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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
1
The Citizen prints the first list of entrants in the $3,500 Daily Salary Campaign. The notice marks the start of the voting process as hopefuls rush to enroll to win valuable prizes in the prize giveaway.
The notice asks all candidates to report with every available subscription by a Saturday deadline of January 30. It promises publication of the vote standings and urges candidates to show supporters they intend to win, noting the first vote standing will be published next Thursday and urging collection of promises now.
The Citizen invites readers to join a large prize distribution totaling nine thousand in value for free. Entries are open and voting coupons grant 100 votes each, with early subs giving 60000 bonus votes. Cast votes for favorites by January 30 and secure larger credits for subscriptions.
Announcement of the marriage of Esther Irene Thomas daughter of Mr. and Mrs Richard C. Thomas Paintsville Kentucky. The wedding was held Saturday January 16 in Paintsville. Shuey a Delphi high school graduate and standout basketball and track athlete. He is a Moorehead State College graduate where he starred in basketball and football. The couple resides in Fort Wayne at 809 Belle Street.
Lloyd D Apt has been appointed substitute mail clerk at the local post office effective February 1. Apt took the required civil service examination on August 20, 1936. Herb Smith-Phone 999.
Justice Rossie L Dern fined four offenders totaling 92.50 this week in Delphi. Joseph Smith of Monticello paid 18.50 for false statements, arrested by State Patrolmen Loren Ayres and Paul Minneman. Williamy Shaffer of Pyrmont fined 14.50 for Sunday hunting, arrested by Game Warden Hubert Bellhauve. Henry and Richard Sales of Delphi charged with public intoxication paid 25 and 34.50. Sheriff Arthur Anderson made arrests and both remaining in jail to serve fines.
Pearl Hargraves 57 wife of Chais Hargraves a Yeoman resident died after an extended illness at home. Born April 2 1879 in Henry County she married in 1900s. Survived by husband five children two grandchildren a sister and a brother. Funeral Tuesday at Yeoman Methodist Church with burial in Yeoman Cemetery.
Reinvestigation of Old Age Assistance cases under the 1936 Indiana Welfare Act raised average monthly payments in Carroll County from 6.78 to 17.04 dollars. Nationwide, the law increased state average from 7.94 to 14.31 dollars per month.
Residents listen to radios for flood updates as Catholic sweepstakes receipts aid Red Cross relief. The Detroit Free Press recalls Delphi versus Royal Oak, while local figures John Cain Cliff Bitler Hogan McCormick and Mahlon Kerlin appear in flood relief efforts and Legion volunteers prepare provisions. The Citizen notes greeting card bargains.
Jefferson of Lafayette beat the Delphi Oracles 28 to 22 after a tight contest. Delphi led 16 to 14 at the half, but Jefferson opened the third with a four-point edge as Delphi subs faltered. Delphian guard Long on national guard duty and Weaver out due to family illness limited options.
The Christian church invites the community to special services Sunday at 7 PM led by Rev. Williams, the colored Lafayette pastor. The ladies’ group hosts a play and a musical program by a group of colored singers as part of the event.
Delphi basketball fans found a large action photograph in Collier's magazine titled Indiana Madness. The image shows Delphi center Weaver leaping for a ball during the Delphi Jeff game at Lafayette in December with Long and Cain from Oracle in the frame.
The Citizen publishes an exclusive in county rights for a local history series by Indiana University historian and Indiana Magazine of History editor. The second autobiographical sketch appears on page 2 and recalls Lynch’s boyhood associates.
Jackson Day banquet in Flora tonight expected to draw record crowds. Leon ard Crume to MC. Wilbur Lane chairs. Samuel D. Jackson slated for principal address tribute to Old Hickory. Proceeds to Birthday Ball fund for infantile paralysis. Flora ladies serve.
Such organizations desiring to use the American Legion Club Rooms should make advance arrangements with the House Committee. Privileges cannot be granted for evening meetings, so groups are urged to plan accordingly.
Names and amounts from Carroll County residents and organizations donating to the Red Cross flood relief fund, listing numerous individuals and groups with varied contributions though small sums omitted. The crowd includes churches, schools, businesses, and families across Deer Creek, Bringhurst, Burlington, and surrounding townships.
Delphi high school students Jack Swigkard and Opal Britton joined three Logansport students Saturday at station WOWO in Fort Wayne for a radio debate. The Delphi team argued for public ownership of electric utilities, contending it would raise the national debt and increase taxes. listeners will decide the outcome by post card vote.
Wimpy St John and seven piece Lafayette band scored a hit at the Delphi recreation center opening. Despite weather, attendees urged another dance on February 1 with Wimpy returning. Admission ten cents per couple. Room open daily 4 to 9 with table tennis boxing and dancing as winter activities. WPA project funds the recreation room.
The county lists soil conservation chairmen elected last week across townships and outlines 1937 program payments for grass and legume seedings and lime applications. Rates include alfalfa 2.50 per acre red clover 2.00 big English and Alsike 1.58 mixtures 1.50 and sweet clover 1.00 with lime applications 1.00 to 1.25 per acre.
A public notice states a sale calendar will appear in the Citizen weekly starting this issue. All announced sales in the area will be included and community notice of sales is requested.
Carroll county mobilizes for Ohio valley flood relief as 43 guardsmen, led by Capt. MaHanna and Lt. Gardner, are sent to Osgood and Charleston Indiana. Red Cross collects 1414.12, clothing and food moved to distressed area. warlike mobilization echoed in local efforts.
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