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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
1
The speaker urges humility before wealth, noting vast fortunes are minor when compared to potential global limits. He suggests imagining three months of global inactivity and continued consumption to assess the true value of material wealth and its finite nature. The reflection aims to enhance appreciation for what is held.
George Akerson, once Hoover's top secretary, received a parting cocktail shaker as he leaves the White House to take a new post with the Paramount Publix Theatre Corporation in New York City.
In 1930 five of six bank failures occurred among non Federal Reserve banks. The United States had 24 000 banks: 7 000 national and 17 000 state. Suspensions totaled 1 303 and mergers eliminated 767 banks. The year saw 455 new banks, 322 new organizations, and 133 banks resume operation.
Detroit International Bridge, opened just over a year ago, faces financial trouble as traffic falls due to the depression and the new tunnel cutting remaining traffic in half. Common and preferred stockholders are without equity and interest on the first mortgage bond issue was passed.
Owen D Young told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that veteran insurance loans could be raised from 22 to 50 percent. He said borrowers need money now and should not be left in want, while denying any political ambitions or presidential bid.
Congress passed an appropriation of 20 million dollars for drought relief aimed at further agricultural rehabilitation and signed by President Hoover. The bill excludes the word food and allows loans on proper security. Democrats say it still means money for food. Republican leaders insist rehabilitation requires living farmers.
German general Ludendorff became an unwitting victim of Franz Tausend who proposed converting lead into gold to pay war debts. Tausend defrauded him of 300000 dollars, concealed gold foil in a cigarette, and staged fake success with the aide Hin denburg in a bold fraud case.
An outline proposes abolishing volume and weight limits on foods and replacing them with a nutritious mixture. Filippo Martinetti of Italy advocates intensifying deliciousness so savor fills the air, aiming to abolish old age and heighten human pleasure.
A movement has begun to abolish government funded official funerals for congress members. Attention centers on the expense items in efforts to halt payment of bills for funeral delegations. William Tyler Page, clerk of the house, notes funeral expenses over the amount.
O E Smith of Tippecanoe township announces a new Delphi ice cream plant to operate as a wholesale business. The factory on East Main will use new equipment and buy milk from local farmers, aiming for four weeks to start and possibly April 1.
The article notes a welfare workers conference following the White House meeting and state welfare sessions. A children's charter with nineteen protective points is urged, framed by health nurse Mrs Roy Gregg and displayed in her office. The final charter emphasizes spiritual and moral training to help each child endure life's challenges.
A county teachers institute at Flora will hear a Farm Bureau speaker and Dr. J. W. Jones of Indiana State Teachers College discuss the value of a vocational agriculture course in Carroll County high schools. Emphasis rests on county’s farming base and training youth for the major local industry. Early plans note some pupils attend Purdue while many enter work after high school. 4 H Club training exists, but the high schools could broaden service. morning groups will separate elementary and high school teachers.
Florence Rees Spaulding wife of George Spaulding and Purdue graduate 1920 died suddenly Friday at her Appleton home after illness. Survived by husband two daughters Virginia and Patricia and son Glen. Funeral attended by relatives. her mother Mrs Rees ill at home.
Carroll County residents continue Red Cross relief fund subscriptions and have produced 200 garments for drought victims with 100 more ordered. Donations include BS Tele 5.00, Carroll County War Mothers 1.00, Sarah H Julien 1.00, Radnor 2.17, Mrs J M Gardner 2.00, David Schock 2.40, John Ashby moves from Indianapolis to his farm in Carrollton township.
The Weiss bill, signed into law, shortened taxes due at sale and cut interest to 6 percent, reducing buyers at delinquent property sales in Indiana. County treasurers and the bill’s author claim the reform disrupted tax collection. Rosemary Snoeberger returns to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis for evaluation after previously being treated there.
A House introduced bill would standardize salaries for Carroll County officials on a fixed basis, removing fees. Auditors and clerks would see $2,600 salaries with deputies at $1,200 to $1,500. sheriff $2,600 with $900 deputies. recorder $2,000 with $600 deputies. surveyor $1,300. assessor $1,400. commissioner $450. superintendent $2,500. prosecutor $2,300. The measure, a Democratic pledge, may pass the House but face Senate opposition.
The article laments the lack of early women in county histories and extols Magdalena McCain. It recounts her arduous 1826 trek from Virginia to the Wabash frontier with a baby, surviving a harsh winter, building a cabin, and enduring with meager provisions and a frozen mill.
John Emrick announces an new cream poultry and egg operation in Delphi occupying the former Embree harness shop on East Franklin street. Embree returns to the business to serve former customers seeking a market for their produce.
John Sanderson, a Delphi high school senior, won the county oratorical contest held in the local school assembly room. James Crum of Cutler placed as the only other contestant, with Sanderson speaking on Constitutional Provisions of the Courts of the Nation and Crum on Personal Liberties Guaranteed by Both State and National Constitutions. The event, judged by William C. Smith, William B. Smith, and John Hamling, included prepared and extemporaneous talks. Eva Penn of Carrollton high school won the essay contest, with Delphi's Chetinia DeLong second and Cutler's John Clem third.
Oleaen Brewer, longtime Delphi resident active in social and church circles, died after a yearslong illness. She leaves husband A H Brewer and son Harry, partners in the family shoe business. Funeral at the Presbyterian church followed by Mason cemetery burial. She belonged to Presbyterian, Pythian Sisters, Eastern Star, and the We X L club.
Harry Heiland of Logansport purchases Charlies Stewart's stake in Stewart and Gochenour cleaning business. Heiland, son of Mr and Mrs Cal Heiland of Logansport, joins the firm and is expected to attract a wide patronage.
The Delphi Oracles snapped a five game skid with a 20 to 12 win over Rushville Lions on Saturday after Friday’s 25 to 19 loss to Huntington. Whiteman and Shuey led Delphi with two field goals and two foul goals each as Delphi advances toward sectional play at Flora with regional and state tournaments to follow.
County Assessor Orvel Schock named Verd Thompson deputy assessor for Deer Creek and Amos Clingenpeel deputy assessor for Monroe township. The township assessors met with Bert May of the estate tax board to discuss their work and received guidance.
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