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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1929

Page

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Lostutter Resigns Delphi Coach Posts Move to Anderson

Coach Paul Lostutter of Delphi high school tendered his resignation to officials and announced a shift to an Anderson school position. Despite late attempts to retain him with salary hikes, the move hinges on negotiations. Lostutter has led Delphi for three years, guiding a state tournament appearance and an undefeated season this year.

Paul Lostutter Delphi High School Anderson School Lostytter Anderson Delphi Lostutter Frankfort Florida

Basketball Boys Are Given Sweaters

Principal C. A. Smith distributed sweaters to eleven members of the Anderson basketball team last Thursday before the D. H. S. departure. The sweaters bear a large front D and stripes marking years on the first team. Names and stripe counts include Byrum Crosby 3. Doxey Moore, William Perigo, John Shuey, Charles Kerlin 2. Kerlin also has a white stripe for captaincies. Others with one yellow stripe: Walter Lowther, Robert Popejoy, Charles Popejoy, Robert Schrader, Howard Howell.

C. A. Smith Anderson Reed Weaver Byrum Crosby Doxey Moore William Perigo John Shuey Charles Kerlin Kerlin Walter Lowther Robert Charles Popejoy Robert Schrader Howard Howell

Helping Shuemaker Milk State's Cows

John Cohee of Deer Creek, recently sentenced by Judge Pruitt in the Carroll circuit court to sixty days on the penal farm for stealing chickens, is working in the dairy barn at Putnamville where Dr. E. S. Shuemaker, head of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, also serves sixty days. In a letter to relatives, Cohee says he and Shuemaker are buddies in the barn, teaching calves to drink from buckets and new inmates to pull cow nipples.

John Cohee Deer Creek Pruitt Carroll E. S. Shuemaker Indiana Anti-Saloon League Putnamville Cohee

Regional tourney schedule anticipates Logansport path

The article outlines a regional schedule with a Delphi versus Peru matchup at Logansport on March 9. It lists 2 PM and 3 PM games and a second round at 8 PM, followed by a state tournament scenario where the winner advances to face Columbus in Friday’s 2 PM game in the Columbus regional.

Delphi Peru Logansport Indianapolis Wabash Columbus

Eight year old Katie Burns dies after operation in Kokomo

Katie Ann Burns of Flora aged eight died last Wednesday night at Howard County Hospital Kokomo following mastoid surgery. She was the only daughter of Reed and Flora Burns and leaves an older brother. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren Flora with Rev. A P Musselman officiating and burial in Maple Lawn cemetery.

Katie Ann Burns Flora Howard County Hospital Kokomo Reed Burns Church of the Brethern A. P. Musselman Maple Lawn Cemetery

Former Carroll County Resident Dies in California

Rev and Mrs F H Collier of Flora reported the death of Mrs Barton W Everman a former Carroll county resident and sister in law of Mrs Collier at her Beckerley California home. Mrs Everman formerly Miss Meads Hawkins cremation followed and remains were brought to the home of her brother Mart Everman in Kokomo with her husband and two children present.

F. H. Collier Flora Barton W. Everman Carroll County Collier Beckerley Calif Everman Miss Meads Hawkins Mr. Everman Mart. Everman Kokomo

Western Union Leases Space in Smith Building

Western Union Telegraph Company files a five year lease for 137 square feet in the George M. Smith building on Main Street. Beginning March 1 raise uptown office shared with Mr. Smith whose law office occupies part of the front ground floor. Annual rent $312 with redecorating required.

Western Union Smith Western Union Telegraph Company George M. Smith Main Street

Pittsberg Soldier Sudden Held for Duty Evasion

A. W. C. L. Archie Sudden of Pittsberg, a member of the local infantry, is confined in the county hostel since failing to report for military duty. He was taken into custody on the complaint of company officers and may be held five days, with possible court martial afterward.

Archie Sudden Pittsberg Sudden

Indiana Senate Debates Banking Limits in Public Row

In a state senate clash over proposed limits on private bank lending, Senator C O Holmes of Gary accused Putnam county senator Andrew Durham of protecting banking friends. He directed a remark at Ed Bowen of Delphi, a former Republican committee member, now in Indianapolis, about district leadership. The absence of Bowen at the moment is unclear.

State Senate C. O. Holmes Gary Indiana Bankers Association Andrew Durham Greencastle E. W. Bowen Holmes Indiana Durham Putnam County Ninth District Ed Bowen Delphi Republican State Committee

Teachers Opposed to the Tenure Law in Carroll County

Carroll county teachers sign petitions to repeal the two year old tenure law. In Delphi twenty four teachers in eleven towns show only two opposed to repeal, while many say the law grants life positions after five years of continuous service. State Trustees Association urges repeal amid mixed local views and claims Indianapolis teachers pushed the measure.

Carroll County General Assembly Delphi State Trustees Association Indianapolis

Dye Sells News Stand to Rensselaer Man

John Dye sold his Franklin Street news agency to F. C. Cain of Rensselaer. Possession is to be given March 1 with Dye staying two weeks to aid the transition. Dye has operated the business five years and may move to a farm.

Rensselaer John Dye F. C. Cain

D W Neibel Dies At Home Near Camden

D W Neibel age 86 died at his home east of Camden Monday night. He is survived by two sons and two daughters Joseph near Camden Noah Anna and Pet at home. Services held this afternoon at 2 o clock by Rev H C Stuckenberg of Camden sities church interment in Paint

D. W. Neibel Camden Joseph Noah Anna Pet H.C. Stuckenberg Camdensities Church

Proposed Motor Boat Law Sparks General Assembly Debate

A editorial-style note critiques Knepper and King for proposing registration licensing and a ten mile per hour limit on motor boats in Indiana. It argues the bill targets youths under 16, imposes costly enforcement, and clashes with recreational use of lakes, urging opposition and predicting no jury would convict youths or parents under the measure.

Indiana General Assembly Indiana House Knepper and King Conservation Department Association of Piscators Indiana Boy Scout Y. M. GC Messrs Knepper and Kline

Broadlick Buys Partner’s Interest in Irvington Bakery

Frank Broadlick who formed a partnership with an Indianapolis baker and started a bakery in Irvington has bought his partner’s stake and runs the shop solo. His son Robert recently completed high school and joined to help manage the business.

Frank Broadlick Indianapolis Irvington Capital City Mr. Broadlick Robert

Drake again named to Carroll county recruiting corps

Benjamin Drake has been named to recruit officers for the Citizen's Military Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Carroll county. He fulfilled the county's quota last year.

Benjamin ‘Drake Carroll County Fort Benjamin Harrison Drake

Delphi Fans Travelled Wide to See Delphi Anderson Game

Three hundred fans journeyed 182 miles each to attend the Delphi versus Anderson game, totaling 54 600 miles. About 75 cars carried four per car over 13 650 miles, with gasoline costs at 191 dollars and per diem expenses estimated at 1 365 dollars for travel and lodging impacts.

Delphi

Fats Defeat Leans In Whirlwind Game

A charity basketball game between the fats and leans in Delphi high school gym raised 161 for band outfits. Captains Harve Hoshaw and Donald Smith led their teams as quick exchanges and muddy calls produced a fast paced 18 to 12 final, with strong play from Buster C. V. Blain and Fatty Verne Brown and notable baskets by Pop Perigo, Baldy Chadd, and Paul Quick.

Fats Delphi High School Harve Hoshaw Donald Smith Wayne Aldridge Buster C. V Blain Fatty Verne Brown Pop Perigo Baldy Chadd Paul Quick Ma- Hanna Dr. C. C. Carney Floyd Julien Warren Jacoby Virgil Hire

Building model of Y M C A house mounted on Ford truck

Supt. Perry Wilson has built a four by four by four foot replica of the Camp Tecumseh shelter house in Newton Sidenbender's shop. The model mirrors every detail including painting and will be mounted on Wilsons Ford truck, expected to draw favorable comment.

Perry Wilson Camp Tecumseh Newton Sidenbender Wilson

Camden Knights of Pythias mark sixty fifth founding anniversary

Delphi lodge of the Knights of Pythias joined Camden brethren to honor the 1864 founding in Washington. Speakers recalled the order's history and relief features while emphasizing its American character. Host Refreshments capped an evening of fellowship.

Harry Pearson Delphi Knights of Pythias Camden Washington, D. C K. of P

Bigger and Better Minstrel with All Star Cast Set

Legion presents a bigger and better minstrel show with an all star cast on Monday and Tuesday February 25 and 26. Tickets are on sale at Adams and Pearson Dens Store LY.

Legion Adams & Pearson Dens Store LY

Miss Dorothy Long Weds Prof P L Salamon in Hammond

Miss Dorothy Long marries Prof. P L Salamon in Lake County. Long, daughter of the late John R Long, has been private secretary to Salamon and chief instructor at his Hammond dancing academy, a prominent northern Indiana institution. The couple plan to continue exhibition dances as a married team.

Lake County Dorothy Long P.L. Salamon Salamon Dancing Acadeemy Hammond Miss Long Delphi John R. Long Salamon Dancing Academy Salamon Academy Indiana Mr. Salamon

Embree to Quit Delphi Harness Business After Half Century

E W Embree longtime Delphi harness dealer announces retirement with a clearance sale of stock. native of Ohio served in 147th Indiana Regiment after Civil War and began in Delphi before partnering with I S Armitage. He notes age and changing industry as reasons, plans to remain in Delphi home.

E. W. Embree Delphi S. Bardorf Embree Citizen Mr. Embree Ohio Dart County Co. “G Indiana Armitage Pittsburg I. S. Armitage Standard Oil Company Mach Franklin and Union Streets

Tri Kappa Tag Day Supports Delphian Milk Fund

The Delphi chapter of Tri Kappa will sponsor a tag day next Saturday to raise funds for furnishing milk to children at the west side school. Proceeds aim to support the milk program through the end of the school year with prizes for top fundraisers. Citizens are urged to display tags prominently during canvassing.

Tri Kappa West Side Delphi Edna Eens

Judge Wason House Destroyed by Fire in Delphi

The two story home of Judge James P. Wason at Indiana and Front streets burned to the ground about 11 am. Coach Paul Lostutter was injured leaping from a second story window as flames and falling timbers trapped him. Losses include contents insured for 4,500 with rebuilding difficult due to scarce timber. The Frasers and Lostutters displaced. building noted for walnut and popular timber, built in the mid 1800s.

James P.wason Indiana Front Streets Paul Lostutter Lostutter Lostltter William Fraser Delphi Carroll County

Colonel Crampton Appointed Acting Assistant Adjutant General

Indianapolis report states A B Crampton of Indianapolis is named acting assistant adjutant general of the Grand Army of the Republic Indiana department. The appointment comes during Captain Albert Ball’s illness, with Ball at Lafayette’s Indiana Soldiers Home. Indiana G A R totals show 1306 members, down from 1747 due to 441 deaths, with a small year start gain.

Indianapolis News Grand Army of the Republic Department of Indiana A. B. Crampton Indianapolis W. F. Molynneaux Gary Albert Ball Ball Indiana Soldiers’ Home Lafayette Ball and Crampton Indiana G. A. R Indiana Hursday May Marek

Idaville Man George M. Neel Dies at 90

George M. Neel aged 90 died at his daughter Mrs. Mary Davis home in Idaville last Thursday evening. Survived by two sons W. S. Wells and Frank Wells and another daughter Mrs. Samuel Lontz. Funeral services held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Tracy officiating, burial in Idaville cemetery.

Mary C. Stonebraker Carroll White Counties G. M .Frye Fort Wayne Charles Stonebraker Delphi James Stonebraker White County Warren Stonebraker Henry Morket Foley Ala Peter Morkert Tipton George M. Neel Mary Davis Idaville W. S., Wells Brookstone Schools Frank Wells Cleveland Samuel Lontz Tracy

Infant Daughter Dies in Washington Township

Mary Margaret Williams, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Washington township, died at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning of pneumonia after a brief illness. Survived by the parents a brother and sister.

Mary Margaret John Williams Washington, Township

Income Tax Deputy to Enlist Returns in Delphi

A. L. Whallon deputy collector of the income tax department will be at the recorder's office in Delphi on February 26 and 27 to enlist taxpayers and assist in making out their returns.

A. L. Whallon Income Tax Department Logansport Recorder’s Office Court House Delphi

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Shuemaker American Legion Soldier Boys California Ask General Assembly DYE H. S. Band Camden Brethren TRI Kappas Paul Lostatter Idavile
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