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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1927
Page
1
A jumble of quips on courts, conservatism, manners, fashion, and politics. The snippets touch on aging, travel, marriage, humor about sex and salaries, and observational gibes about modern life and language.
Taylor Fouts of Carroll County is one of ten farmers awarded gold medals by Prairie Farmer at a Lafayette banquet. He farms 320 acres plus a 160 acre addition, raises about 1800 Western lambs, and maintains 600 head on feed. He yields 60 bushels of corn per acre and 38 bushels of wheat, and grows soybeans.
Members of the Delphi Methodist church plan dedication of a new organ on March 27 with Miss Allie Pollard funding the upgrade to 4200. The original 2850 cost was increased after Pollard’s gift and Musicians approved enhancements. Parish House near completion aims for January 30 opening.
The Boyd-Martin Boat Company of this city will have three boats on display at the Twenty second National Boat Show in New York City from January 21 to 29. The Johnson Motor Company of South Bend will show a 14 ft Step Hydroplane built by Boyd-Martin, holder of the world speed record for an outboard. The family boats will be on the mezzanine in Booth I with Mr Beckhard in charge. F C Martin, manager, will attend the show meeting boat buyers in New England.
Mrs John Kerlin of Rockfield underwent a bone onion operation reported in the local column. The record notes the patient is recovering and the hospital, though unnamed, provided postoperative care.
Attorneys for the Consolidated School District of Delphi and Deer Creek Township filed a demurrer to the taxpayers complaint challenging bonds for the new high school. The five paragraph suit argues the act of 1917 governs consolidation and defines duties, revenues, and powers, with the plaintiff contesting the legality of the bond issue.
Claude R. Wickard of Camden captured the gold medal in the ten-litter pig competition at Purdue University. The event highlighted precision and weight judging among regional exhibitors benefiting agricultural education.
Mrs Cynthia A McClure Ballard celebrated her 90th birthday at her sister’s home with family visiting from Cincinnati. A lifelong educator and Delphi resident, she taught primary grades and influenced many former pupils while remaining active in church and civic life.
The Delph i Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Dame's Hotel with forty five members present. Funding woes were discussed as expenses exceeded receipts and a new board will set finances to pay obligations while aligning views on abolishing the Public Service Commission. Nine nominees were named for directors with Ed Smock, Melvin Deeter and Paul Quick elected for three year terms. The retiring directors thanked members as the new board prepared to organize roles.
Ford dealer O A Trent showcased seven Ford models including touring, coupe, two door and four door sedans, sport roadster, and color designs. Visitors studied wire wheel and wood designs as Ford evolution progresses in the auto industry.
Mrs Milroy collapsed and died in Chicago around 11 o clock this Saturday. Funeral services are to be arranged.
The Carroll County Tuberculosis Association annual meeting was held at the Presbyterian church with sixty attending. Dr. Stanley Coulter spoke on health and anti tuberculosis work. M. A. Auerbach praised state and national efforts and noted Deer Creek township won the per capita seal sale pennant. Officers for the coming year were named: C. T. Amick president, H. B. Wilson vice president, Mrs. Harry Haugh second vice president, Mrs. J. P. Wason secretary, Yanus Wells treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Ross Allen of Boswell are the parents of a son born Thursday morning at St Elizabeth hospital. Mrs Allen was formerly Miss Mary Scott of this city.
E E Pruitt attended the funeral of his uncle Harry Pruitt aged 71 in Kokomo on Saturday.
The narrator travels to Weirs New Hampshire and stays with Mrs Beans at a lakeside home. She explains she spends winters in Florida, and the party learns little else about local winter residents.
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