Time shifts and tea in a cross Atlantic radio link
Delphi and Purdue WBAA aired a 15 minute program originally planned with Dick Haugh interviewing Hoagan McCormick until illness forced Bob Coom ey to take over. The England to Delphi link drew strong reception with Tom McCain and Leonard Stoodley helping and Horace Taylor touring continents by piano.
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Delphi
Purdue
WBAA
Dick Haugh
Lafayette
Hoagland
Hoagan
Southampton
England
Gilbert Bailey
Tom McCain
W9lzp
Leonard Stoodley
G&dm
Atlantic
Dress Up Delphi Launches City Beautification Drive
At a Delphi meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bowen civic leaders outlined a spring planting campaign. Plans call for redbud and dogwood trees and ornamental shade trees citywide. Officials include Mrs. Fred Craven Smith as host, Mrs. Bowen horticultural chair, Catherine McCain secretary, Homer Myers forestry lead, Mayor Hunter and Curtis McCain on planting equipment, C. T. Amick finance chair, Mary Davies publicity, Hilda Bowen and Bess Rothenberger planting chairs.
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Delphi
E. W. Bowen
Fred Craven Smith
Delphi Woman’s Club
Bowen
Catherine McCain
Homer Myers
C. W. Hunter
Curtis McCain
C. T. Amick
Mary Davies
Hilda Bowen
Bess Rothenberger
Revered Clergy Honor Longtime Methodist Members
Last Sunday Rev. Wilbur Day paid tribute to Attorney William Co. Smith and Burnside Haynes for over fifty years of loyal church service and active membership in the Methodist congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Day
William Co. Smith
Burnside Haynes
Methodist Church
Funeral Friday for Frank Sanderson 74 banker founder
Funeral services for Frank Sanderson founder of the Rockfield bank will be held at one o clock Friday afternoon at the Rockfield Presbyterian church Rev H Hugo will officiate and burial will be at Camden He died Tuesday evening at his Rockfield home after an illness of about four months He was 74 years old born in Cass county later moved to Carroll county and served as Carroll county treasurer He was active as cashier of the Rockfield bank until May 2 1936 He was survived by his widow a daughter Flo of South Bend a son Evan of Flora a brother John a sister Mrs Armick and a half brother Charles
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Frank Sanderson
Rockfield Bank
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
H. Hugo
Camden
Derson
Rockfield
Cass County
Carroll County
Carrollton Township
Union State Bank
Carrie Sanderson
Flo Sanderson
South Bend
Evan
Flora
John
Sage Sapa
Armick
Medea
Penn
Charles
Monticello
WPA rolls rise in Carroll County as spring program looms
Carroll county WPA rolls are increasing this week with more project workers and applicants. Indiana WPA totals have grown by nearly 20 000 since October 6 from 40 779 though staff remains fixed. Sponsors struggle to provide contributions amid direct relief demands and budget constraints.
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Carroll County
WPA
Indiana Works Progress Administration
Work Relief Agency
John K. Jennings
State
Works Progress Administration
Jennings
New Delphi Bus Feature and Plant Expansion Noted
Delphi Body Works announces a redesigned 1938 school bus that is longer and lower, seats 57 with forward facing rows, and marks a period of employment growth as the firm, the oldest in Delphi, expands its workforce in the spring.
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Delphi Body Works
Delphi
Maxine Dern Fights Diphtheria Pneumonia
The condition of Maxine Dern was critical and unchanged this morning in her fight against pneumonia and diphtheria. Rossie Dern, her father, and a special nurse are affected by the quarantine at the home ordered by authorities this week.
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Maxine Dern
Rossie Dern
Local couple hosts Huntington guests for Tuesday evening
Mr and Mrs Charles Kerlin welcomed Mr and Mrs Chris Ritter of Huntington as guests on Tuesday evening in a small social gathering.
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Charles Kerlin
Chris Ritter
Huntington
Talks on Russia by Col Everett Gardner at Oracle Club
Col Everett Gardner of Monticello spoke at the Oracle club on Russia. He predicted communism would end if rapid change continues and noted Russia's ruthless rulers yet many post revolution achievements. Gardner has cared unemployment division duties and spent months in Moscow during four trips.
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Col
Everett Gardner
Monticello
Russia
Oracle Club
Col. Gardner
U.S. Motor Company
Moscow
Red Square
Lenin
Red Clover and Alfalfa Seed Labeled Adapted in Indiana
Red clover and alfalfa seed produced in Indiana are deemed adapted seed for soil-building goals under the 1938 Agriculture Conservation program. J. Dewey Zinn says Indiana is among states where seed from those states is recognized as adapted. Farmers must obtain origin evidence and keep it for filing with the county agricultural conservation committee this fall.
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Indiana
J. Dewey Zinn
County Soil Conservation Committee
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Indiana History Volume Arrives at Delphi Library
The Delphi library receives Prehistoric Antiquities of Indiana by Eli Lilly. The 293 page volume explores Indiana archaeology with photographs and clear language for lay readers. Lilly, Indianapolis executive and Indiana Historical Society head, details Indiana’s prehistoric sites and Carroll County research.
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Delphi
Indiana
Hoosier Acres
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis
The
Lilly Pharmaceutical Company
Indiana Historical Society
Lilly
Bowen Family Visit in Indianapolis
Mrs. E. W. Bowen and her daughter Hilda spent Wednesday in Indianapolis for a brief visit and shopping.
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E. W. Bowen
Hilda
Indianapolis
Arc theatre under new policy starts February 20
Walter Beymer new manager announces operating policy for the Arc theatre. Matinees will be Saturdays and Sundays at 2 30 and two complete shows will be performed each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beymer
Arc Theatre
Legion Commander Russell Rhoades to speak at Sons of the American Legion installation
Russell Rhoades state Legion commander will speak at the installation ceremony for the Sons of the American Legion tonight. The event at Delphi high school auditorium will feature participation from all Legion and Veteran organizations in the county in a colorful program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rhoades
Sons of the American Legion
Delphi High School
Delphi Wins Special Certificate for Safety in 1937
The city of Delphi received a special certificate recognizing its safety record for 1937 noting that no traffic fatalities occurred in the year.
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Delphi
Watson McCormick to Speak at Delphi Sesquicentennial
Watson McCormick of Delphi will headline the first meeting of a local sesquicentennial celebration marking the Constitution signing. Rev. Harry Parker and Rev. Howard Jenkins will also appear on the Sunday night program. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooper spent the weekend in Owensboro, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson McCormick
Delphi
The
Christian Church
Harry Parker
Howard Jenkins
D. O. Hall
Frank Cooper
Owensboro, Ky
Shadow of Coming Conflict Hovers Over Southampton
Citizen correspondent Gilbert Bailey notes anxieties about war after examining British history in a university class as bombers pass overhead. He cites a looming birth-rate crisis and Parliament’s fear of too few to man Westminster. He reports radio experiments by W9LZP and G&DM, and mentions Chiang Kai-shek’s adopted son spending spring in Southampton.
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Southampton
England
Hamblefield
Chiang Kai- Shek
Television Comes of Age in England on Exhibition Stage
A writer notes England's television moving past the exhibition stage and questions if Britain leads in sound picture transmission. Practical sets are now available within affordable reach, and the inventor of television is said to live nearby.
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England
Britain
Miss Elva Scott and Aaron Randle wed in Jefferson Township
Miss Elva E. Scott, daughter of Everett and Mary Scott, married Aaron Randle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Randle, at her parents home in Jefferson Township on Saturday February 12 at 10 AM. Rev. Harry Parker officiated in a double ring ceremony as immediate families looked on. The event coincided with the bride’s parents’ wedding anniversary. A wedding dinner followed and the couple planned to reside with the bride’s parents after a short trip to Fort Wayne.
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Elva E. Scott
Everett
Mary (Newell) Scott
Aaron Randle
Henry Randle
Jefferson Township
Harry Parker
Delphi Presbyterian Church
Ft. Wayne
Editors Banquet Likely To Highlight Indiana Politics
Indianapolis February 17 Hundreds of Hoosiers plan to attend the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association banquet featuring High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt arriving from the Philippine Islands. Ticket sales may produce a capacity crowd of 2300 with entertainment, dancing, and a 9 PM radio broadcast on WIRE.
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Indianapolis
Paul V. McNutt
Philippine Islands
Riley
Finney
Chateau
John C. McNutt
Martinsville
Lydia Townsend
Hartford City
Townsend
Jack Dolan
Association
Alex N. Pursley
Frederick van Nuys
Sherman Minton
Wayne Coy
McNutt
Arthur H. Greenwood
Washington
Indiana
Guest Pastors Will Appear Here During Two Weeks Revival
Delphi Christian church opens a two week revival starting Sunday led by Rev Howard Jenkins. Visiting ministers will preach in week one while Rev Jenkins presides in week two. Guests include Rev W C Aschanhort Flora Rev Meyer A Madsen Monticello Rev Herman Hosier Logansport Rev Frank Schottlekork Zionsville and Rev Herbert Bass Kokomo with Rev Jenkins directing music and musicians from other towns joining.
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Delphi Christian Church
Howard Jenkins
Rev
Jenkins
W. C. Aschanhort
Flora
Meyer A. Madsen
Monticello
Herman Hosier
Logansport
Frank Schottlekork
Zionsville
Herbert Bass
Carroll County High Schools Invited to Central Normal College Contest
All Carroll county high schools receive invitations to Central Normal College annual scholarship contest to be held Saturday April 2. Last year about 1500 students attended and many are expected this year.
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Carroll County
Central Normal College
McCain Sisters to Broadcast on WFBM Saturday
Miss Lois and Kathryn McCain daughters of Mr and Mrs George McCain of Burlington will broadcast Saturday afternoon at 3 15 over WFBM Indianapolis Both girls study at Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music in Indianapolis Subscribe for The Citizen.
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Lois
Kathryn McCain
George McCain
Burlington
WFBM
Indianapolis
Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music
Sprague Dry Goods to Open in Delphi Next Month
F C Sprague of Mishawaka buys Kraus stock and fixtures to launch Sprague and Son in Delphi about March 20. The store will occupy the former Kraus building on Washington street with ladies ready to wear and dry goods, remodel planned, and the elder Sprague, a Mishawaka high school principal, bringing family to relocate in March.
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Sprague Dry Goods
Delphi
F. C. Sprague
Mishawaka
Kraus
Sprague
Sprague and Son
Washington Street
Mishawaka High School
Covington and Veedersburg
Oracles Fall to Elwood 30 to 25 in Home Loop
Delphi Oracles lost to Elwood 30 to 25 on Wednesday, trailing early and never catching up. Clawson led Delphi with 9 points as Elwood’s Davis and Hudson paced the visitors, with Monon set to visit Friday for a key home clash.
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Oracles
Elwood
Delphi Oracles
Oracle Invaders
Davis
Felphi
Clawson
Oracle
Delphi—Smith
Downs
M. Weaver
E. Weaver
Spi
Rauch
Hudson
Blackburn
Holtsclaw
Brown
Monon
County orchestra formed with 113 student musicians
Carroll county launches its first county school orchestra in seven years with 113 students from high school to grade levels enrolled. Teachers direct the group, Flora hosts practices twice monthly, trustees provide free transportation, and the ensemble aims for a public appearance at Flora on April 16.
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Teachers Institute
Flora
Carroll County
Harry Hatton
Jeanette Hyman
Camden and
Rockfield
County Institute
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Westminster
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Elva Scott
Kokomo
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Cline
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Quasebarth
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Francis Webb
Catherine Randall
Douglas Million
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Luther Cree
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Charles Pearson
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