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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
1
A brief creative note mirrors Shakespearean diction about bearing light and memory. It frames a candleholder as a silent witness to scenes and circles of drama, inviting readers to pause and observe heritage through simple objects.
A column riffs on socks turning inside out and the time wasted, then shifts to snowdrifts in Wisconsin and a farmer’s cornstalk windbreak fence. It notes House Democrats blocking postage rate increases, advances in autogiros, and lists top films. It cites Harvey Firestone’s 1931 profits and the cost of a congressional extra session, plus looming relief debts and Bennett Clark announcing a Missouri Senate bid.
The new Tippecanoe township school building in Pittsburg was dedicated Friday night with more than 300 attendees. Principal Lynne Brookbank opened the program in the gym as Purdue educator O F Hall delivered the keynote, noting the building is the best in Carroll county.
Carrollton upset West Middleton 21 20 to capture the Carroll County Invitational title at Burlington. Hood and Snyder hit clutch shots late as Carrollton defeated Burlington Cubs in the semis and Cam den in earlier rounds. Russiaville and Rockfield also contributed strong showings.
Homer Overley of Yeoman announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Jason County. He was born in Carroll County and works with his father in Yeoman. A former Marine and public officeholder, he pledges impartial law enforcement and plans active canvassing of Democratic voters before the primary.
The Indiana Democratic state committee will meet at French Lick Springs next Saturday to set dates for the state convention and discuss campaign matters. Led by R Earl Peters the meeting will consider timing around the Republican state convention in Indianapolis June 8. The Democratic gathering must occur the week of June 21 or earlier due to the national convention in Chicago the following week. Plans for the joint Farmers Institute in Clay and Madison townships have been canceled.
Mrs Emma Black age 82 died Tuesday morning at the State Soldiers Home Lafayette after a short illness. The body was taken to Blythe Funeral Home and will lie in state until the funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Delphi Methodist church with Rev C L Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Masonic cemetery. She was the widow of Civil War veteran Thomas Black and active in the Methodist church and Ladies of the G A R.
Carroll County Democratic leaders urge Logansport attorney Michael L. Fansler to seek the Democratic nomination for judge of the Indiana Supreme Court. He is well known in Carroll and Cass counties and considering a definite announcement soon. Fansler would face Ralph Smith of LaPorte if he runs and would counter an existing Cass County political ties and prior prosecutor service.
The American Legion hosts a social event Tuesday evening at 7 30 with a welcome message for attendees. The gathering aims to unite members and guests in a community setting.
Federal Judge Davis allowed Walter S. Franklin and Frank B. Nicodemus Jr. receivers of the Wabash railroad to apply for a new $18,500,000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The loan would cover three years and bears interest set by the RFC, believed to be the first such application under the program.
Mrs Samantha Smock 91 died at her home south of Delphi near Radnor Saturday afternoon. Born November 11 1840 she was long a Madison township resident. Survived by sons Charles and Calvin Smock services led by Rev Olsen and Rev Ganer at Radnor M E and Colburn A B churches with interment in Zion cemetery. Democratic banquet in Logansport Thursday night arranged by M L Fansier speaker Samuel BD Jackson of Fort Wayne.
Mrs C E Sandefur North Vernon state dean will address the morning session of the Carrell County Sunshine Convention at Delphi high school gymnasium next Saturday. Mrs W H Bradshaw Ds Pr will speak in the afternoon. Registration begins 9 30, sessions at 10 and 1. Luncheon 35 cents at Delphi Methodist dining room. Alumni urged to attend. Notify Hazel Anderson by Friday night.
Alexandria, a leading Indiana team, travels to Delphi Friday for a marquee game against the Oracles. Delphi and Cutler reserves clash in a preliminary. Delphi lost a close road game to Washington of East Chicago, hampered by fouls as Patton and Smith fouled out.
The Carroll County National Farm Loan Association reports 215 400 in long term farm mortgage loans held by 52 farmers. Loans are funded through the Federal Land Bank of Louisville with amortization over the contract period reducing principal and interest.
Two hundred fifty or more of the Democrats of Carroll County will gather in Delphi for the Jackson Club banquet at the Presbyterian church. Hon. L Ert Slack of Indianapolis will speak, with Virginia Jenckes and James P Wason in attendance. The event includes an welcome address and a Women’s Democratic Club organization meeting.
Rehearsals begin Saturday for Here Comes Arabella a musical comedy by Tri Kappa to be staged February 10 and 11 in the high school auditorium. Miss Anna Lee Deeda from Taylorsville Ill directs the Sewell Producing Company with cast including Ann Carney Lorene Hinkle Josephine Lucas Hilda Bowen Greta Robinson Mabel Fraser Vera Black Jean Sharp Jean Pruitt Ralph Hanna Robert Sieber Robert Bust and Mrs Josephine Ulm as casting chair. Proceeds will aid sorority charitable enterprises.
A Carroll County meeting in Flora Tuesday formed an organization to promote a sales tax bill aimed at lowering real estate taxes. Officers named include President Frank Riley, Vice President Arthur Richey, Secretary John Brown, and Treasurer Jason Been. A mass meeting is planned in Delphi.
The Catholic basketball team, league champions, faces the Kokomo K of C at the Kokomo Armory Saturday night. Kokomo K of C is league champion of the semi pro circuit including Marion Tipton and Elwood.
Saturday is the final day to purchase 1932 automobile license plates, according to Paul Ashba, manager of the scene Blinch. No extension of time has been announced.
Miss Georgia Phillips, 37, died early Tuesday at her Delphi home after a long illness she was bedfast three weeks. Survived by brothers Ed and John and sister Mrs Josephine Cain. Funeral services held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Delphi Methodist Church. body to Grimm Funeral Home.
The Delphi Lions Club and Delphi High School Hi Y Club will sponsor a Father and Son banquet at the Delphi Presbyterian church on Friday evening February 26, according to current plans.
James Connett age 85 a Civil War veteran of Co F 150th Indiana Infantry died Sunday night at his daughter’s home in Battle Ground after a two week illness. Funeral services were held at Battle Ground Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon with burial in Battle Ground cemetery.
Mrs. Robert Love has been removed from Cass County hospital in Logansport to the home of her daughter Mrs. Arthur Acheson at Royal Center. She is recovering nicely from an operation for gall stones.
The marriage of George Brewer son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brewer and Miss Allie Pollard took place January 14 in Kankakee Illinois with Rev R H Craine officiating. Mr and Mrs Brewer reside on the bride’s farm north of Delphi and both are prominent in farming and dairy circles.
The Hoosier Salon opened in Marshall Field galleries with 800 submissions and 273 chosen. Delphi artist Roy Trobaugh’s oil Hill Top Pasture (232) is praised as a pastoral highlight alongside works by Mrs. Jessimine Inglee Johnson and Mrs. Renee Barnes. Carroll County takes pride in Trobaugh, Johnson, and Barnes as local contributors.
Howard County failed to sell the 150000 time warrants advertised for sale Monday to fund county offices and poor relief. Officials say the county is broke but not in debt. Warrants were advertised at five percent interest but may be re-advertised at six percent.
Wallce Beery and Jackie Cooper star in The Champ at the State Theatre with showings Sunday and Monday. The Cisco Kid features Warner Baxter and Edmund Lowe on Tuesday and Wednesday. Linda Watkins and John Boles star in A Good Sport on Friday and Saturday with a pass giveaway. Ben Hur in sound is announced for next month. The piece notes Agua Caliente and the Monte Carlo link to Baron Long, a Tippecanoe County native, and mentions his racing ban and family ties to Lafayette.
Delphi Country Club announces its annual meeting and banquet for Thursday Feb 4 at the club. Wayne Coy chairs a committee handling arrangements with E O Grimm entertainment and ticket sales at fifty cents. Auditing nominating and director terms are noted with three new directors to be named.
Readable text notes a store promotion at A P with 100 percent bag offer details. The fragment mentions bags and a consumer notice, but lacks full context or dates.
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