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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
6
W L Wilson pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Morning Worship at 10 30 A M with a sermon The Need For Fellowship Union Service at 7 45 P M at Oak Grove church Rev Wilson to deliver Sermon Whom Say Ye That I Am The note adds a Young People meeting Monday at 7 45 P M at Lee Hinderson home.
Pastor L. E. Knox conducts Bible School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 led by Ray Orr superintendent. Evening union service at the Baptist church with Rev Rist preaching. One hundred attended last Sunday with strong fellowship and a goal of 200 in August. Invite others to hear Mr Rist in his first union sermon.
Rev. Edward Hoffenbacher will lead Sunday morning service at 9 A M with full Communion. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday School began at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30 led by J G Stinebaugh. Mrs Pearl Griffith sang at the Presbyterian church and had previously soloed in Rankin Illinois under Rev C J Grimes. About one hundred attended Sunday night at Union Church with Rev C J Grimes giving the address as the Christian church choir sang. Rev C J Grimes received a five week vacation from the Presbyterian church.
Indiana court blocks 3 in 1 bids on road work as state highway commission faces scrutiny over policy and funding. Judge Chamberlin rules bids must distinguish blacktop concrete and brick while questions arise about seven million dollars in federal road aid credits and commission practices.
A fragment discusses stomach acidity and indigestion, noting sour stomachs from excess acid and overstimulated stomach nerves. It mentions a tasteless dose and references a name fragment Phillipe Mile ot Agee, suggesting a medicinal claim or remedy context.
The Indianapolis News attacks the commission and Insull power deal as hasty and unlawful. The dispute centers on Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Indiana traction assets and could influence state party races next year including the mayor of Muncie George R Dale weighing a run for Senate or Governor against utility influence.
Judge William S. McMaster in a special session is expected to issue a decision on whether Indiana tax laws discriminate against stock in national banks. A temporary restraining order blocks tax collection on bank stock. The ruling could prompt a broader overhaul of Indiana's tax system ahead of the 1932 campaign as taxable values fall, including an $8,657,000 drop in Marion county this year amid quadrennial real estate reassessment next year.
Debates swirl over Delph L. McKesson in the new Second district race and possible gubernatorial or congressional bids as Culver rally sheds light on Indiana political shifts. A separate suit targets state officials over a statehouse cleaning contract awarded to Cincinnati contractor Guy D. Sallee, seeking $10,000 damages and a $64,000 fund receiver, naming Governor Leslie and other state officers.
Samuel Pettingill avoids advocating a wet issue as the Second district grows in the wake of elections. Daughters of the American Revolution in Indiana organize to back President Hoover. A statewide financial survey and fundraising drive are planned, with Mrs. Curtis A. Hodge of Indianapolis named state director.
Indiana women discuss the political prudence of nominating Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen for vice president. The piece outlines three key questions: voter readiness for a woman in the role, appeal to female voters across parties, and Senate reception of a woman as a potential president.
Milo H Feightner Hunting ton attorney was elected president Lenn J Care South Bend vice president Remster Bingham Indianapolis secretary treasurer. Other members include Judge Julian Sharpback Columbia and Professor Bernard Gravit Indiana University School of Law Committees will be chosen in each of the five Supreme court districts to pass on applicants moral fitness for admission as attorneys.
The National Association of Ice Industries reports a billion dollar plan for plants and equipment with an army of workers. Last year total industry sales reached 450 million dollars, marking the best year since 1917 and underscoring ice as essential to transporting and serving perishable foods nationwide.
Dr. George F. Vincent of the Rockefeller Foundation notes sanitation clean water safe milk and home ice storage cut infant death rates. Competition spurs a booming ice industry with rising per capita consumption now over half a ton, projected to reach 1500 pounds per person per year in five years.
A car driven by Emil of West Lafayette collided with Walter Sink near the northeast corner of the court house square around nine Sunday morning. Sink’s two sons and a third boy were injured. Emil left before the marshal could obtain details but was later detained and brought back. an amicable settlement was reached and no arrests were made.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Lee move from an apartment above Kroger to the Rohrabaugh property in South Delphi. The transfer places the couple in a new residence within the local community, reflecting a residential shift of note in the area.
Charles Wilcox, 65, died of a heart attack two miles northeast of Flora while walking to his car en route to Logansport for medical help. His family, including widow and sister Mrs. Frank Brown, and four brothers Jess Fred John of Flora and Frank of Hammond, were present.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Bitler and their son Wilbur are on a ten day motor trip to Canada they began after leaving home last Saturday.
James Stockton, a well known Civil War veteran, dies at the Samuel Cleaver home in Burlington. He leaves a daughter Mrs Lester of Cleveland and a son Ray of Tacoma Washington.
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