Sidelights On THE LEGISLATURE
The Indiana legislature activity is under way with many bills in the hopper and four already enacted. A House committee on morals, led by Rev Morris Coers, ponders a pari mutuel betting bill and a pre nup medical exam bill. A slot machine bill proposes fines for possession and questions pin ball status. Republicans block a gas users bill suspension. Bert Mayhill could gain veteran benefits bills. An Indianapolis minister sermonizes lawmakers during the Senate invocation.
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House Committee On
Morris Coers
Delphi
Coers
Delphi Blane
House
Indianapolis
Bert Mayhill
More Mayhill
Carbon Monoxide Fatality Claims Delphi Veteran
Frank Mason a 44 year old Delphi resident and World War I veteran died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. His sister Mary found him in a garage after he left his house to repair a tail light. An inquest led to a coroner's verdict of accidental poisoning. Funeral services were held with military honors.
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Frank Mason
Mason
Hubert Gros
Grimm Son
Chevrolet
Delphi Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
American Lession
325Th Field Artillery
France
Halleck Speaks in Carroll County Campaign Stops
Charles Halleck, Republican congressional nominee, spoke twice in Carroll county yesterday. He appeared in Delphi in the afternoon and Flora at night. He stated he stands for humanitarian principles as announced by Abraham Lincoln when the Republican party was formed.
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Charles Halleck
Carroll County
Delphi
Flora
Halleck
Abraham Lincoln
Will of John Mount Probated in Carroll Court
The will of John Mount was probated in Carroll circuit court with widow Margaret Mount as beneficiary and son Haughey Mount named executor who posted a $30 000 bond. The report also notes Ontario recording a continent low of 73 degrees below zero after an 83 degree drop in 24 hours.
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John Mount
Carroll Circuit Court
Margaret Mount
Haughey Mount
Ontario
Sylvan Timmons Home Destroyed by Fire Near Delphi
Fire leveled the home of Sylvan Timmons five miles south of Delphi at about 9 o clock. Volunteer firefighters battled bitter cold but the blaze was brought under control before the family escaped. Nearly all household goods were lost and the family went to stay with the Han Brothers.
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Sylvan Timmons
Delphi
Han Brothers
Same Malady Fatal To Son And Father
Cerebral meningitis, the same malady that claimed Thomas Beaver last week, caused the death of his father Lon Beaver in Logansport on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. He died at the home of his brother in law John Hayden and had lived in the area before moving to Logansport four years ago. Surviving are his son Elmer and two daughters Mrs Thomas Ward and Mrs Earl Robinson of Delphi. Funeral services will be Friday at 3 30 p m from the Delphi Baptist church with Rev Dodson in charge. Interment in Pittsburg.
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Beaver
John Hayden
Logansport
Grimm and Son Funeral Home
Elmer
Thomas Ward
Earl Robinson
Delphi
Delphi Baptist Church
Dodson
Pittsburg
County Board Grants 280 Old Age Pensions
County commissioners met Tuesday and approved 230 old age pensions, 65 more than last year. Pension amounts ranged from 4 to 10 dollars. Paul Ashba, who has been ill, is better.
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BOARD
County Board of Commissioners
Paul Ashba
William Clauser Earns Internship at Chicago Hospital
Dr William Clauser son of Dr and Mrs A Clauser of Delphi earned an interneship at Billi hospital in Chicago affiliated with the University of Chicago. He will leave the Cleveland hospital to begin the new post in September.
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William Clauser
Chicago Hospital
Chicago
Billi Hospital
M A. C. Clauser
Delphi
Cleveland Hospital
Billin Hospital
University of Chicago
Delayed Corn-Hog Checks Total $113000 Arrive
Delayed corn-hog checks totaling 113000 arrived this week after a clerical error in Washington held up payment. Claud Wickard of Camden investigated personally to clear the issue, boosting the county’s 1934 corn-hog payments to about 330000.
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County Centre Association
Washington
Claud Wickard
Camden
Melin couple to rent Elmwood Metsger residence
Mr and Mrs Ralph Melin have rented the Metsger Lumber Company residence in Elmwood and will move there March 15. They replace Mr and Mrs H B Milson who have lived there since May 1 and will move back to their Union and Monroe corner home now under remodeling.
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Ralph Melin
Metsger Lumber Company
Elmwood
H. B. ‘Milson
Union and
Monroe Srs
Poultry School Date Change at Delphi Court House
The poultry school at the Delphi court house has been moved to Wednesday January 30. Dr. W. B. Stout and Leon Todd of Surdue University will lead discussions.
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Court House
Delphi
W. B. Stout
Leon Todd
Surdue University
Mrs. Okie Jervis Dies After Surgery Near Cutler
Mrs. Okie Jervis 34 wife of Leonard Jervis living three miles south of Cutler died early Tuesday at The Methodist hospital Indianapolis after an operation. Body to L. & Moore funeral home Rossville. Survived by husband and daughters Gertrude Virginia and Yonnie Lou. Member of Olivet M. E. Church.
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Okie Jervis
Leonard Hervis
Cuttler
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
L. &. Moore Funeral Home
Rossville
Jervis
Gertrude
Virginia
Yonnie Lou
It. Olivet M. E. Church
American Legion stages The Million Dollar Butler at high school
The American Legion presented The Million Dollar Butler to a full house at the high school gym last night. The play is scheduled again tonight for another performance.
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American Legion
Prizes For Best News Tip
The Citizen announces a weekly prize for the best local news tip including two Arc Theatre Sunday night tickets or a four month subscription. Deaths marriages visits are excluded. tiny items with human interest may win. Phone in trivial items. first prize winner will be named next week.
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Citizen
Arc Theatre
The
Will Rogers Loosens Laughter in Indiana Assembly Visit
Will Rogers spent a busy Friday in Indianapolis visiting Riley hospital and giving interviews before performing at the armory. He spoke to the two houses after Senator Hendricks arranged the appearance, drawing a packed House and gallery crowd.
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Will Rogers
Indianapolis
Riley Hospital
Armory
Hendricks
Assembly
Will
Wil
Naomi Johnson Named New Bookkeeper at Clawson Chevrolet
Miss Naomi Johnson plans to return to Delphi February 15 to accept the bookkeeper post at Clawson Chevrolet Sales replacing the late Frank Mason. She cares for her ill mother in California while William Heffling serves as temporary bookkeeper until her return.
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Naomi Johnson
Delphi
Clawson Chevrolet
Frank Mason
Miss Johnson
California
William Heffling
Greencastle Varsity Faces Tough Visiting Oracles
The Oracles travel to Greencastle Friday night to clash with a strong home squad. Bee and Cartwright are top state stars, and Greencastle aims to rebound after losses, promising an exciting game for local fans.
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Oracles
Greencastle
Greencastle Boys
Newcastle Trojans
Rexall Drug Products Sponsored Sale In Local Territory
Adams and Afflis of Delphi have been chosen as exclusive Rexall agents in the area. Rexall, a leading international drug store merchandise maker, has ten thousand stores carrying its products. A big sale is planned for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to introduce the merchandise.
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Adams
Afflis
Delphi
Rexall
Rexall Company
Rockfield Girls Lead Nursing School Class at Indianapolis
Amy Mullin and Adriene Mullin of Rock Creek township ranked highest in a 35 member probationary nursing class at Indianapolis City Hospital. Several probationary students were rejected as the period closed.
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Indianapolis City Hospital
Amy
Adriene Mullin
Herman Mullin
Rock Creek Township
School of Nursing
Webb Robeson Named Chairman At Purdue Alumni
Webb Robeson named director of the State Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association and will sponsor farm record work while directing Gold Medal Club activities. He takes the chairmanship as the organization expands its outreach and honors activities for Purdue alumni and farm leaders.
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Webb Robeson
Purdue Alumni Association
Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association
Robeson
Lobbyist John Mills of Burrows Leads Hoosier Taxpayers Union
John Mills of Burrows, president of the Hoosier Taxpayers Union, is among the lobbyists at the state legislature. The group lists its headquarters at the English Hotel.
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State
John Mills
Burrows
The
Hoosier
Mercury Falls to 1 Below Zero Overnight
The official thermometer at the Cloyd Kerlin residence shows a low of 1 below zero last night. This night was not the coldest of the season, as December 27 recorded 6 below with the winter’s low. Forecasts promised some relief for this territory today.
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Governt
Cloyd
Kerlin
Durgan Honored At Flora Rally In Jackson Day Event
Carroll County Democrats filled Flora community building for a Jackson Day Banquet combined with a Durgan rally. About 431 served. many more attended the meeting where Judge Ralph Smith urged voting to back Roosevelt policies by sending George R. Durgan to Congress.
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Carroll County
New Deal
Flora
Durgan
Ralph Smith
Roosevelt
George R. Durgan
Congress
Andrew Jackson
Omer Jackson
Inez Montgomery Scholl
Keith Johns
State Central Committee
Mr. Durgan
Retired Delphi teacher Josephine Shealy dies at 70
Miss Josephine Shealy, a 43 year Delphi school veteran, died suddenly Monday morning after flu complications. Born in 1870 in Lafayette, she taught 40 years in Delphi and remained active in local clubs after 1929 retirement. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Blythe funeral home with Rev. Harry Parker. Interment followed at Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Josephine Shealy
Miss Shealy
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Shealy
Delphi
Lafayette
Marshall
Johanna
Barry) Shealy
State Normal College
Terre Haute
Woman's Club
Oracle Club
Eastern Star
Frances M. Shealy
Chicago
Citizen
Blythe Funeral Home
Harry Parker
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Mrs Brute Crawford Critically Ill at Brethren Home
Mrs Brute Crawford is critically ill at the Brethren Home near Flora with a booster note indicating a 2:30 P. M. Saturday time.
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Brute Crawford
Brethren
Flora
Booster
Durgan Gains As Special Campaign Approaches Climax
The Second district race pits ex congressman George R. against Charles Halleck with labor, farm groups, and the American Legion backing Durgan. Roosevelt’s Recovery program dominates the issue as voters weigh party lines. Party leaders predict high turnout despite a cold snap. observers watch a regional test of national politics.
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Durgan
American Legion
Roosevelt
Lawrence Corey
Halleck
Jasper County
Republican Party
FERA Worker Killed Crossing at Washington Street
William Gerard 70, a FERA worker, was killed crossing a Washington Street railroad crossing when he crawled under lowered gates and struck a Monon freight. Eyewitnesses report the train at about 25 mph. Gerard died from a fractured skull and injuries. He leaves a widow and a son Edward. funeral Thursday at 1 30 from Grimm funeral home. Keywords: FERA, Gerard, Monon, Washington Street crossing, funeral.
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William Gerard
FERA
Washington Street
Monon
Elmer Hall
Wabash
Gerard
H. F. Cromer
North Dakota
Edward
John
Grimm Funeral Home
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Charlie Sales
Zollie Martin
Larnard Hayden Walter Galloway
Jim Kenworthy
Dollie Wilson
Six Men One Woman To Take Farm Census In Carroll County
Six men and one woman will take the farm census in Carroll county as soon as supplies are available. They are Ell Shanks Earl Lines Carl Johnston Byron Calvert Charles Thompson Freeman Baum and Mrs Guy Copeland. Miss Anna Margaret Shaffer, student at Indiana University, has been pledged to Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
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Carroll County
Ell Shanks
Earl Lines
Carl Johnson
Byron Calvert
Charles Thompson
Freeman Baum
Guy Copeland
Anna Margaret Shaffer
Indiana University
Alpha Omicron Pi Social Sorority
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