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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
2
Editorial weighs Townsend Plan pressure on Congress. It cites Dr Townsend claiming 25 000 000 signatures and previews anticipated congressional verdicts while doubting passage and urging limited aid for the aged. It notes partisan disapproval and questions feasibility of promised economic miracles.
An editorial from The Saturday Evening Post argues against “soaking the rich,” noting luxury demand sustains jobs across housing, furnishing, clothing, and recreation. It questions defining luxury and warns widespread deprivation while praising some abundance for a few.
John Mount former Delphi business leader dies leaving a legacy of graciousness and sterling honesty. Local admirers note his long career achieved success but praise his character and generosity as his greatest impact. He was respected for integrity and warm demeanor.
A young woman at Saratoga reportedly possesses eight trunks of Paisian toilets and jewelry valued at about $10,000. Five years ago she lived above her father's drum shop on Sixth Avenue in New York.
Mrs. Samuel Bragunier brings a jar of peach butter made by her mother 53 years ago to the newspaper office. We tasted it and found it still edible, noting it might have remained safe if not brought in for testing.
A brief notice states health corsets remain in limited stock at Grahams and urges quick call to reserve before supplies run out.
John Dixon handles a large stack of boots and shoes of every style and quality. He warrants the good pairs, sells the bad ones for their worth, and shows indifference to selling the remainder.
A New Albany woman shot at Joseph Gillen on an empty lot after he refused to sit down in the dark. A Georgian researcher reports a method to make silk socks from pine trees.
Reports from the American all star diamond players tour through the Orient describe a lively sequence of nightlife and social spots. Notable figure Jimmy Foxx reportedly mingled at a popular venue with Mrs Foxx also present, reflecting offstage distractions during the tour.
The candidate for Congress in Illinois's second district offers a noncommittal pledge to Republican fundamentals with no detailed policy outline or legislative experience noted. Voters deserve具体 clarity on beliefs and aims beyond generic party loyalty. The piece contrasts political transparency with a cynical view of modern campaigning.
A brief scene outside the Lemington New Jersey jail shows onlookers hoping police prisoner Bruno Hauptmann will be seen. Youths reaching through a grate window seek a glimpse despite the risk of injury.
The National Democratic Committee assured Indiana State Chairman Omer S. Jackson of full support for the January 29 special election in the Second Indiana Congressional District. Jackson, in Washington for Senator Sherman Minton’s inauguration, said party leaders pledged help to elect a 100 percent Democratic delegation, backing George R. Durgan of Lafayette for the House. He noted the election hinges on confidence in the New Deal and recovery efforts, with old age pension as a cited issue ending in a quip about waiting for retirement.
Indiana editors laud Governor Paul V. McNutt for a broad, clear program to guide the legislature. They say his message outlines decisive leadership, aims to meet emergencies, and strengthen the state’s social and financial programs. The coverage credits nonpartisan committees and notes Indiana’s steady course under McNutt.
The film star known as Buddy Rogers, raised in Olathe Kansas, rose to fame as a juvenile actor and now headlines gossip as his romance links with Mary Pickford after her recent divorce.
A collection of provocative quotations from figures such as Mark Sullivan Herbert Hoover Huey Long and Gen Hugh S Johnson. The notes span opinion on economics mysticism media and politics with a stark line about the Communist Party as an alien enemy.
Pauline Lord has the title role in Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at the Arc theater Sunday and Monday. W C Fields is superb and the cast includes Venable Zasu Pitts and Kent in a family friendly screen adaptation.
The season opens with New Year tournaments and runs until March 16 when 16 finalists meet at the Butler field house. Most schools enter at least two contests. Tournaments, while debated for direct benefits, energize schools and have become a permanent Hoosier state institution.
The Carroll I O F lodge held its annual anniversary and homecoming Thursday evening at the lodge hall. After the business session the Largen brothers of Flora entertained briefly. Rev Jenkins spoke and sang. About 150 attended. C H Orr presided.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Thelma Edgerly daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Edgerly of near Camden and Forest Bank of Plymouth. The ceremony took place at Knox Indiana on December 22.
The FERA Math class will study bookkeeping and accounting on Thursday and Friday evenings at the high school. The sessions aim to cover practical financial skills with a focus on ledgers and basic economic principles.
Cutler and nearby communities plan a Friday evening meeting to form a rod and gun club. The arrangement committee includes N. E. Flora John Ball Fred Clem Dean Snyder K B Aiken and Tony Swaim inviting all interested residents to attend.
Harry Baum, new Deer Creek township trustee, named Mrs. Robert Baum as his office assistant. Obear and Obear appointed as legal advisors and the Union State Bank designated as depository for township funds.
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