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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
1
President Hoover’s rejection to resubmit three Federal Power Commission nominations stalls Senate action. The insurgents asked for return of the nominations and were refused, leaving no subject to consider. The standoff highlights the 1932 campaign issue over regulation of electric power.
Arizona Senator Ashurst revived a twelve year old proposal to acquire Lower California from Mexico. He describes the territory as 760 miles long with no railroad, a population of 62,831, and a harbor at Magdalena Bay highly valued, allegedly sought by Japan.
Duquesne basketball coach Chick Davies enrolls as a freshman after six years at the school. His decision stems from his reputation as a high school and professional player and his long association with Duquesne.
The report says some advocate the abdication of King Alfonso and elevation of another royal to end Spain's political stall. It notes Alfonso's resolve to die a king rather than renounce the throne, citing his birth as a king and his father Alfonso XII who died six months before his birth.
Wealthy French singer Lily Pons became a sensation in her country debut as Lucia. The audience hailed her as a new star and she requested the score at curtain, declaring, I must see if I can’t do it better.
The Liberty Bell may ring again from Independence Hall Philadelphia on February 22 1931 to mark Washingtons birth date. The George Washington Bicentennial Commission seeks a nationwide hookup with the bell striking thirteen times for the thirteen original states.
A party game asks two players to act as detectives while a murderer and victim are chosen by lot. The setup requires truth telling from all but the murderer who may lie freely. The corpse can rise to witness the solve under the dead men tell no tales premise.
Albert H. Wiggin of Chase National Bank warns that high tariffs plus foreign debt require dollars that nations cannot obtain. He notes from 1924 to 1929 the US offset tariff damage by buying foreign bonds and argues for tariff reduction or export readjustment due to a drastically reduced export volume.
Two thousand tons of rock detached from the Niagara Falls parapet on a Saturday night altering the falls contour more than any event in living memory. The Cave of the Winds beneath the falls remained undamaged according to officials.
Lewis and Schweiger take the Willys-Overland agency and display one of the 1981 models. Fred Morrison named salesman. The garage also maintains its sub agency contract for Hudson and Essex lines.
Many subscriptions to The CITI ZEN were due at year end. Readers are urged to check expiration dates on their copies and call the office to settle if in arrears.
Reed C. Schermerhorn urges Delphi and Carroll County citizens to contribute immediately to the Red Cross national drought relief fund. A telegram from John Barton Payne calls for at least ten million dollars to meet growing needs across twenty one drought affected states.
The annual sectional high school basketball tournament for Carroll County has been assigned to Flora this year with nine teams. The winner advances to the regional at Logansport joining the Logansport Peru and Monticello sectional winners. Officials expect announcements on drawings and assignments within three to four weeks.
An open competitive examination will fill the vacancy for postmaster. Citizens within the delivery area who have resided two years, are in good health, and meet age limits may apply. The Civil Service Commission will certify the top three eligibles for nomination by the president, with Senate confirmation final. Balser and other applicants include both men and women.
The Delphi Citizen lists 1931 baby award recipients including Beverly Jean Hanaway. Local merchants recognizing infants include Carroll County Loan and Trust Co for savings, Mount and Son hardware, New York Store dry goods, Elless and Orr druggists, Luther McCain jeweler, Blythe and Sons furniture, Brewer's Shoe Store, Barker's Studio, Quick and Clifford among others. Seated judge E. H. Dame presided with prizes such as a baby's ring and box of chocolates.
Carroll County Red Cross chapter seeks volunteers from local women to prepare 100 ordered garments. National headquarters approved the effort and deadlines set for Friday. Women willing to help should contact Mrs. C. C. Crampton.
James R. Rae of Lafayette badly hurt in a Tuesday 2 a.m. wreck when the car driven by John Bull of Lafayette overturned at the S curve on State Road No. 39 near E. M. Smith’s home. Rae and four others were taken to St Elizabeth hospital. all except Rae later discharged with minor injuries.
Then Isaacs, 56, Delphi, laborer, and Mrs. Cora E. Smith, 33. Ven E. Brown, 22, Lafayette, farmer, and Mrs. Phyllis L. Nugent, 21.
WM. C. SMITH asks readers to help complete county history by providing details on early residents who shaped Carroll County. He highlights James Blake and Samuel Milroy as foundational figures who mapped county seats along the upper Wabash, with Blake founding the first Sunday school and leading 1821 legislative actions, and Milroy relocating to Carroll County and aiding county seat site decisions.
Delphi high school basketball lists a Friday night game against Washington of East Chicago in East Chicago and a blind tournament at Rochester Saturday afternoon and night. Teams entered include Peru Rochester Winamac and Delphi. The squad departs Friday afternoon for East Chicago, returns Saturday morning for the Rochester tourney with drawings at 1 30, and two afternoon and two evening games slated culminating in a championship and consolation.
The Wickersham commission report on prohibition opposes repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and resist federal or state liquor involvement. It notes differences among commissioners, with some favoring changes like a Swedish state liquor plan, while others support strict government supervision and continued prohibition.
Fortune favored the Delphi Oracles as Woodie Whiteman raced the length of the floor for the game winning field goal at the buzzer in a 17 to 16 overtime win over Jefferson of Lafayette. Jefferson pressed hard with Wallace starring. Kelly was out with scholastic issues and Koup filled in.
The Jackson Day banquet at Flora Community Building drew 294 Democrats and friends, with Col. Paul V. McNutt as speaker. Attendees praised the event as a strong Democratic rally and pledged to honor pledges from the last campaign while guiding Indiana toward leadership among states.
J W Eikenberry, a leading Carroll County farmer, received the Master Farmer Award during the closing session of Farmers Week at Purdue University. The event highlighted agricultural leadership and honors for outstanding farm work.
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