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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

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Brandon urges full support for parity price legislation

Larry Brandon of the Indiana Farm Bureau urged backing a parity price bill at a district Farm Bureau meeting in the county courthouse. The measure would guarantee parity prices for key crops to keep granary reserves, with production limits to protect prices, administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, targeting wheat corn cotton rice and tobacco. Arthur Arnott presided as the session closed with a petition of 65 of 88 attendees urged to Congress.

Larry Brandon Indiana Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Court House Brandon Congress Charles A. Halleck AAA Supreme Court Secretary of Agriculture Arthur Arnott Dekalb County

Death of Burlington Woman Martine Michael

Martine Michaell 22 died at the Michael home west of Burlington at 9 p m Tuesday after heart trouble since January She was born September 13 1914 in Burlington township and educated locally graduating in 1931 She worked at Catron Beauty shop and belonged to Burlington Christian church Surviving are her parents sister Marguerite Lytle and brother Robert Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p m at the Christian church with burial in Burlington cemetery.

Martine Michael Jesse Michael Burlington Michael Miss Michael Burlington Township Central Beauty School Indianapolis Catron Burlington Christian Marguerite Lytle Robert The Christian Church

Radio Guide Scribe Ben Byers Guest in Delphi

Ben Byers Ra dio Guide associate editor and film feature writer visited Delphi Saturday with his parents and sister. He is a Chicago native living in Hollywood and a friend of radio and film figures including Bob Burns and Don Ameche. He plans to return to Hollywood by plane this week.

Ben Byers Radio Guide Screen Guide George Cartwright Delphi Byers Chicago Mr. Byers Cartwright Bob Burns Don Ameche Hollywood New York

Local Drum Corps to Parade in Logansport

The Harry Bohannon Post drum and bugle corps of the American Legion will join Logansport’s G. A. R. parade on Wednesday. The State G. A. R. convention in Logansport next week features the parade as a main event.

Drum and Bugle Corps Harry Bohannon American Legion Logansport

Yeoman Bible School Ends Friday Evening Program

The two weeks Daily Vacation Bible School at Yeoman closes Friday evening at the Yeoman Methodist church with a 7 30 program and exhibit by 40 enrolled pupils. Teachers and helpers include Naomi Anderson Jean Phillips Marjorie Weaver Lara Hoehne Jane Goslee Marilyn Holloway Doris Doolittle Geraldine Goslee Louise Christie Beverly Baird and Lavonne Million.

Yeoman The Methodist Church Jesus Naomi Anderson Jean Phillips Marjorie Weaver Lara Hoehne Jane Goslee Marilyn Holloway Doris Doolittle Geraldine Goslee Louise Christie Beverly Baird Lavonne Million

Delphi Dedicates New Post Office in Colorful Sunday Ceremony

The Delphi community gathered for the dedication of a new federal post office Sunday with about 1500 attendees. Speakers included Mayor C. W. Hunter and Hon. Frank J. Buckley, deputy fourth assistant Postmaster General, praising the facility as a central, nonpartisan public service for all citizens.

Delphi American Legion Adams Township Wilbur V. Day William C. Smith

Ina Ruth Ball to Wed John Carter in July

Mr and Mrs Howard Ball of Delphi announce the engagement of their daughter Ina Ruth Ball to John Carter son of Rev and Mrs Hasque B Carter of Delphi The couple plan to marry in July and will reside in Lafayette where Carter is employed Ball is a Delphi High School graduate who worked at Cripe Grocery in Elmwood.

Howard Ball Delphi Ina Ruth John Carter Hasque B. Carter Miss Ball Delphi High School Cripe Elmwood Lafayette Carter

Delphi Golf Team Heads to Frankfort Sunday

The Delphi Country Club golf team travels to Frankfort Sunday to face the Frankfort Country Club in a contest led by Ben Easter a former Lafayette pro.

Delphi Country Club Frankfort Frankfort Country Club Ben Easter Lafayette

Tax Review Board Announces June Hearing Dates

The Carroll County Tax Review Board opened its June session in the commissioners room at the courthouse and released a schedule of hearings by township for reassessment of personal property and real estate. Meetings run through June 29 with board members Joe Weston and Frank Sanderson on the panel alongside county officials Charles Eikenberry Wade Farr and Earl Thompson.

Carroll County Board of Review Commissioners’ Room Court House Joe Weson Delphi Frank Sanderson Rock Creek Township Charles Eikenberry Wade Farr Earl Thompson

Kathleen Kerlin Weds Raymond Curry in Winslow

Announcements report the marriage of Kathleen Kerlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Cloid Kerlin of Delphi to Raymond Curry of Winslow. Kerlin a Winslow Arizona teacher and Northwestern speech school graduate. Curry an electrical engineer for the Santa Fe railroad. They plan a Los Angeles wedding trip and will reside in Winslow with autumn visits to Delphi.

Kathleen Kerlin Cloid Kerlini Delphi Winslow Arizona Raymond Curry C. Purdy Miss Kerlin Western College Schooi of Speech Northwestern University Curry Santa Fe Railroad Los Angles

Farmers discuss parity and solidarity at county meeting

Main Street farmers from eight counties heard Larry Brandon of the Indiana Farm Bureau urge national solidarity to secure parity prices and farm legislation. Wayne Metzger of Burlington embarks on a canoe trip to New Orleans near Mardi Gras, after a lifelong quest for travel and adventure.

Wayne Metzger Burlington New Orleans Wildcat Creek Metzger Honky Tonk New York

Amicks and Daughertys Planned West Tour

Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Amick and Mr. and Mrs. Max Daugherty will depart soon for an extended western tour. They plan to visit relatives and friends in California.

C. T. Amick Max Daugherty West California

Tri Kappa Fiesta Set for June 29 at Delphi Country Club

The Tri Kappa sorority plans an Art Fiesta at Delphi Country Club on June 29 with Mrs. Herman Theophile as general chair. Committees include Decora tions Hilda Bowen favors Edna Kirkpatrick refreshments Willa Bowen et al tables Roseland McCain chairs Ruth Carney glassware Edna Quinn. Public invited to attend.

Tri Kappas Delphi Country Club Herman Theophile Theophile Decora Hilda Bowen Edna Kirkpatrick Willa Bowen Eileen Johnson Dorothy Squires Roseland McCain Ruth Carney Edna Quinn Ann VanNatta Chicago Hubert Gros Rainbow Robe Catharine McCain Mary Clawson Dorothy Jean Bowen Marjorie Roach Rosemary Ruffing Jane Ulm Barbara Martin Meredith Gene Kirkpatrick Jackie Ruffing Betty Wilkinson Mary Ellen VanNatta Tri Kappa Butterfly Weed Dorothy Bowen Ada Gochenour Mary J. Mount Marybelle Adams Meredith Kirkpatrick Kathryn McCain Ruth Sanderson Margaret Keim Aileen Smith

Golden Bowens Golden Wedding Attended by Friends

More than 250 friends gathered at the Bowen home on the Hill to mark the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bowen. Guests arrived in the afternoon and evening, with elaborate gold themed decorations, yellow and white confections, and a large display of roses and mixed flowers. Local and out of town attendees included Delphi residents and visitors from Iowa City, Washington D C, Kansas City, Bedford Indiana, Charleston Illinois, Hamilton Ohio, Indianapolis, and Lafayette Indiana.

E. W. Bowen Mrs. Bowen Bowen Delphi Harry Davis Iowa City Frank B. Askew Kansas City Mary B. McReynolds Martin A. Morrison Washington, D. C

Camden Principal Chosen by Trustees as Superintendent

Harry Hatton principal of Camden High School was elected Carroll county superintendent of schools by the 13 township trustees. He will serve a four year term beginning August 16, after winning on the second ballot with seven votes. Hatton was nominated by Jackson township trustee Carl Raber. He has been Camden High principal since 1929 and will receive an MA from Butler University. Hatton and his wife have two children. The meeting was chaired by Earl Stewart with trustees Russell Clawson and Frank Swaim serving as tellers.

Harry Hatton Camden Carroll County Hatton George W. McCain Loyal Hoshaw Delphi Mr. Hatton Carl Raber Jackson Township Hoshaw Ira McFatridge Washington Township Fatridge McCain Charles Tansey Adams Township Adams Central Normal College Danville Butler University Indianapolis Earl Stewart Rock Creek Township Russell Clawson Madison Township Frank Swaim Tippecanoe Township

Infant Dies in Idaville. Funeral Held Tuesday

Robert R. Speer eight months old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Speers died at home in Idaville Monday after a several day illness with pneumonia He was born September 18 1936 in Orleans Indiana Surviving are the parents five brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Miller and Son Funeral Home Idaville with burial in Idaville cemetery Reed Gushwa of Delphi named tentative substitute carrier at the Delphi post office.

Robert R. Speer Earl Speers Idaville Orleans Indiana Miller and Son

Postmaster Ashba Praised by High Postal Official

Smith W. Purdum, fourth assistant Postmaster General, writes June 8, 1937 to Postmaster William H. Ashba praising the new post office building and grounds. He commends Ashba and the staff for their effort in preparing for the dedicatory exercises.

William H. Ashba Smith W. Purdum Mr. Ashba Frank J. Buckley

Dr Henry Greist To Show Alaskan Scenes Tonight

Dr Henry Greist a noted medical missionary who spent years at Point Barrow Alaska will present pictures of his Alaskan experiences at Monticello Presbyterian Church tonight He received the bodies of Roger and Post near Point Barrow and first sent word of the fatal crash He helped establish the Point Barrow hospital and his North work marked a dramatic chapter in Alaskan history Now retired he and Mrs Greist reside in Monticello.

Henry Greist Point Barrow Alaska Monticello Presbyterian Church Greist WI Rogers Wiley Post North

Joseph Watson 68 Carroll Tax Board Member Dies

Joseph Watson 68 a member of the Carroll County Board of Tax Review died suddenly at his home at 4 am after two years of poor health. Born in White county he lived in Delphi and owned a farm in Tippecanoe township. Survived by widow Anna Phillips Watson four brothers and three sisters and a infant daughter who died. Funeral arrangements pending.

Joseph Watson Carroll County Board of Tax Review Mr. Watson White County Delphi Tippecanoe Township Carroll County Anna Phillips Watson John Texas George Wolcott Charles Remington James Dayton Martha Magruder Walcott Belle Dickison Rushville Eliza Hank Bluffton Infan

Morrison and McReynolds Return to Washington

Mr and Mrs M A Morrison and Mrs Mary B McReynolds of Washington DC who had been visiting in the county for two weeks have returned home to Washington.

M. A. Morrison Mary B. McReynolds Washington, D. C Wash

Also Mentioned on This Page

Martine Michaell Burns MES Logan Yeoman Bible School Washington Post Office James A. Farley Postal Service Ina Ruth Ball Tippecanoe and Rock Creek Camden and Jefferson and Democrat Townships Washington Townships Adams and Clay Townships Flora and Monroe Delphi and Deer Creek Madison and Carrollton Board Ramond Curry MAIN Moscow Country Club Bowens Hill Catherine Breckenridge Joseph Clark B. B. Mayhill Mesdames Yanus Wells W. H. Bradshaw L. H. Smith Jesse McPherson W. B. Wason Blanche Cartwright A. C. Clauser Mary Cochrane Cain Reed Gushwa Ashba Herb Smith TAX Review Board Ington
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