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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
8
Funeral services for Elmadore Sprinkle 40 were held Wednesday at Burrows Presbyterian Church after an appendicitis operation at Cass County Hospital. He is survived by his widow three children three brothers and a sister. Burial followed at Center U. B. Cemetery. Radio tubes Herb Smith.
The 30th Anniversary Sale at C. O. Julius clothing ends Aug 1 after a strong turnout. The One-Cent Sale begins July 23 at W. B. Wason and Co and runs to Aug 1. The 73rd Semi-Annual Clearance Sale starts this Saturday at the New York Store, lasting seven days with bargains statewide.
The July Booster Day program runs Saturday at 2:30 PM with numerous Delphi merchants offering special bargains. Trading in Delphi is pitched as a money saving proposition during the event.
Fred S. Purnell of Attica, congressman from the old ninth district, will address the Ninth District Bar Association meeting in Delphi on Tuesday August 11. Joseph T. Ives serves as committee chairman in charge of the affair.
County officials prepare the 1983 budget to be submitted to the county council for adoption at the Sept 8 meeting. County Auditor J L Whiteman estimates the 1982 election will cost $11000, noting no election expense was included in this year’s budget.
The Christians and the Baptists share the Sun day School League lead after week results. The Baptists beat the Catholics 1 to 0 in four innings due to darkness while Crosby limited them to a double by Perry Rule. The Christians topped the Methodists 7 to 3 as Howe sparked a five run third inning rally. The Presbyterians versus Methodists clash is set for Friday and Christians meet Catholics next Tuesday.
Federal road bureau heads refuse to approve Indiana black top roads for federal aid. The move could block thousands of dollars in road aid credits tied to Governor Harry G. Leslie. Jon Vashell of Chicago District Engineer may travel to Washington to resolve the issue amid prior attempts by Jess Murden of Band Concert Thursday Night Radio.
A Delphi firm dominates Indiana school bus bodies with Met-L-Wood construction seven times costlier than sheet metal. Direct selling offsets expense while bids shift to lowest responsible bidder under new law. Odd Fellows lodge No. 28 installs officers for the term, led by N G Orvel Schock and W G John Emrick.
Prosecutor Robertson filed robbery charges against Baker Cross and a named woman after incidents in Lafayette. Baker and accomplices allegedly robbed Claude Smith $1.50 July 12 near North Thirteenth Street, Joe Morgan $0.26 July 11 on Heath Street, Dan C. Foster $43 at a Warren station, and the Lincoln station $40 on Main and Purdue. Bonds set at $2000 each. incident tied to a Standard station robbery July 13 at Fourth and Brown.
Burlington Township winners Noah Barnard and others secured bids on school bus routes. Washington Township lists bidders Charles Martin Nelson Hinkle Omar Gangroff Willard Campbell Charles Yerkes John West Robert Dillon Owen Knight Ben Bryant. Jackson Township bidders include Orvel Shonk Harry Kleckner John Snoeberger Quincy Wallace Ed Johnson Claud Patty. Democrat Township awards pending as Trustee Russell Flore will announce after bidders qualify.
The annual Tennessee reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 16 at Hufty’s Beach. Association president is William Cole of Lafayette.
Classified ads list four room and six room houses for rent on Wa bash street with utilities and garage, plus a note on lost shoe and a request for tenants. The Citizen offers help placing want ads to rent out property or sell furniture and duplicate keys made by Francis Wilson. Harve Hoshaw announces barber shop hours Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Delph i Indiana rental and sale ad section lists Gamble Monument and property rentals. Local real estate dealers advertise farms and city properties with loans from County Loan & Trust Co at low rates and flexible repayment. Also promoted are used vehicles and farm loans at 5 to 6 percent with no commission. Abstract company Geo M Smith secretary.
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