30 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
1
Indiana State Police reported two deaths in Delphi and four in Carroll County from December 1, 1935, to July 1, 1936, with Delphi a class 4B city. County death rate averaged 46.51 per 100 000, up from prior periods as motorist speed and recklessness pushed totals higher.
Monticello softball, strongest in White County, meets Delphi All-Stars Friday evening at the local diamond. Knitter will pitch for Delphi as 8 PM start is planned. crowds expected after recent tight games at Deer Creek park.
Mayme Cowdin sells her insurance agency to Harry E. Reed and Leo Craig, enlarging the Union Insurance Agency to six companies. The new owners move equipment records and policy copies to the Union State Bank office and offer immediate service to policyholders.
A new grass fire this morning burned away tall grass across a large area of West Delphi. Fire crews battled the blaze and contained it with no report of injuries. Local residents were urged to avoid the area as work continued.
Delphi selected as one of 32 district centers for Indiana Horseshoe Championship. Tourney runs August 23 to 30 with Cass Carroll and White counties competing. Winner advances to state tourney September 11. Entry fee is 50 cents to defray state tournament expenses. enroll with Allen Bailey, tournament manager.
DelphI league officials announced a softball booster drawing will be held Friday evening August 7 at Deer Creek Park. Ten cent chances will be sold and the winner will receive five dollars. No attendance required to claim the prize.
Approaches to the Wabash river ford at French Post Park were gravel ed this week making the crossing safe for even the most timid of drivers. The ford one of the oldest along the Wabash has proved popular with sightseers and travelers.
Delphi prepares for its annual Old Settlers Day on Saturday August 8 with a large program. Julia Ireland announces A Grandmother's Chair as principal address by A C Clauser. a D J McCain musical program. readings by Mrs Charles Buckley. Midwest Shows contract for four rides and four tent shows.
Sixty applications for old age assistance were approved Wednesday night by the county board of welfare, bringing the total approved to 109. The board has considered 133 applications, approved 109, rejected 5, withdrawn 15, and held 4 over for reconsideration.
Funeral services were held at 9 30 this morning from St Josephs church for George Stankard 37 who died Tuesday night after a long illness at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs William Stankard Surviving with the parents are two brothers Andrew and Edward and two sisters Mrs Agnes Smith of Delphi and Mrs Mary Clawson of Peru
Owing to extreme dry weather and fires citizens are urged to be careful with cigarettes pipes and starting unconfined fires. Water consumers are asked to conserve the diminished water supply for possible fires and use water economically. Co. W. Hunter Mayor.
The A Briggs Construction Company of Chicago was awarded a $47,500 Treasury Department contract to build Delphi's new federal office building. Work is to start after bonding is approved, with a 270 day deadline and completion expected next summer. The structure will be pressed brick with limestone trim.
WPA laborers in Carroll County will receive $44 a month instead of $40 as a wage scale revision by Wayne Coy WPA administrator for Indiana. The new rate applies to counties where the principal city has population under 25 000. No change was made to earnings for intermediate skilled or professional classifications.
Mr and Mrs Otto Kasch of Logan sport announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Lou to Dr Geo W Wagoner of Burrows. The wedding occurred June 11 1933 at Rockfield with Rev Hugo officiating Dr Wagoner a Delphi high school and Indiana University graduate and well known here.
The Arc Theatre has installed a modern cooling system to keep the venue comfortable during extreme heat. Mr and Mrs J M Gardner funded the upgrade, ensuring patrons enjoy a cool retreat indoors despite temperatures outside rising above 100 degrees.
The Bradshaw Insurance Agency owned by Howard W. Bradshaw bought the Huntsinger Insurance Agency from Allen Huntsinger, consolidating two long established Carroll County agencies. Huntsinger, who started his agency in 1909, retires at 77. The merged firm will operate from 111 East Main Street representing a full list of old line stock companies.
George Northcutt 57 owner of the Northcutt Ice Cream factory at Flora died at 1 15 p m Wednesday after noon at his Flora home from heart trouble. He belonged to Masonic and Eastern Star lodges and Flora M E church. Surviving are his widow a son Joe a daughter Martha and a sister Mrs Grace McCarthur of Ohio.
Delphi Deer Creek school officials plan a new grade school and high school additions after a federal grant of 82350 is approved. The project would cost about 125000, with 45 percent covered by federal funds and 55 percent raised by local taxes.
Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 will nominate and elect all 1937 officers at a regular meeting on Wednesday August 5 at 8:30 p m Commander Anthony Hanrahan announces the session.
Jefferson Township marks 100 years since its 1836 creation with a centennial on August 14 at Yeoman M E Church. Organizers include Mrs W G Million for churches and Mrs Carl Hanna for schools. A noon basket dinner public event follows a history of early settlers like John Hornbeck Samuel Goslee and Moses Grandstaff.
The Citizen announces its annual one dollar subscription drive starting Saturday August 1 and running through September 1. The piece notes growing reader diversity including more young subscribers and urges support for the weekly issue as a source of unique information.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the home of William Draper in Cutler for William Verne Draper 50 year old farmer who killed himself Tuesday morning due to ill health. His body was found by his half sister Ruth Bowman and her husband Roy. He had been suffering from an incurable stomach ailment and the death of his wife and two infant children two years ago worsened his mood. Surviving with the half sister are his father and step mother Mr and Mrs William Draper of Cutler a sister Mrs Bertha Ayres and a half brother Bruce Draper near Cutler.
One hundred and thirty young people attended the annual picnic at McCain's Grove Sunday afternoon. Daniel Caldwell, county president, presided. Everett Flora led group singing with Charlene, Thelma, and Marjorie Yeager on violin. Deer Creek church quartet sang two numbers and Rev. Link spoke. Games were led by John and Joe Peterson and Earl Powell. Attendees included Rebecka Fouts, Warren House, Helen and Betty Bell, Margaret Poster, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sink.
John A. Shanks, son of the late John Shanks, Carroll county businessman, defeated Frank O Rourke to become Lake County Democratic chairman. Shanks, a probation officer at an East Chicago court since 1914, will take leave during the campaign after serving as precinct committeeman. Robert Burke reports average oats yield of 37 bushels with No 1 grade grain.
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