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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

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Baptists Lead in Local Sunday School Baseball League

The Baptists top Catholics 9 to 4 in Tuesday’s game, extending their unbeaten run in the league. Perry Rule pitched for the Baptists as errors hindered both sides. Bud Engle and Art Hoover each had two hits, including a two-base hit for Engle. The Baptists, Christians, Methodists and Catholics have faced each other in a round robin with Presbyterians to meet Baptists next Friday to close the first round.

Baptists Presbyterians Perry Rule Bud Engle Art Hoover Engle Schrader Paul Rule

Indiana Store Tax Deferral Moves to Rehearing

Supreme Court allowed a motion for rehearing on the chain store tax measure after a 5 to 4 ruling. collection remains deferred until the court reconvenes in October. State tax officials will not act until rehearing is decided. L. C. Johnson, Hartford City, resumes duties with the state board of accounts during the interim.

United States Supreme Court State Tax Board L. C. Johnson Hartford City State Board of Accounts

Pea Pack Starts at Great Western Canning Plant

The Great Western Canning Co in Delphi begins its annual pea pack on Monday with 50 to 60 workers. Manager A H Brewer forecasts a four week run and notes peas are of higher quality and may grade with Wisconsin peas. Weather this season is favorable and corn contracts remain at last year's price, with corn packing to start in September.

Great Western Canning Co Delphi A . H. Brewer

Sherman S Austin Dies of Heart Attack at 63

Sherman S Austin 63 a respected Jefferson township farmer died last Thursday evening at his home near Yeoman after years of ill health. Born Oct 11 1867 in Indiana he was married to Hattie Roach in 1889 and had five children. Surviving are his widow two sons Ross and Verlin of Monticello two daughters Mrs Pearl Julian and Mrs Sadie Viney of Yeoman nine grandchildren and siblings Willard Albert Austin Mrs Anna Martin of West Point and Lassie Austin of Idaville. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Yeoman Methodist Church with burial in Yeoman Cemetery.

Sherman S. Austin Jefferson Township Yeoman Mr. Austin Indiana James Sarah Cullum Austin Hattie Roach Austin Ross and Verlin Monticello Pearl Julian Sadie Viney Mabel Pearson Willard Albert Austin Lassie Austin Idaville Anna Martin West Point Methodist Church

Kokomo Lawyer opens Flora office after Indiana Law grad

Dick Bishop of Kokomo and Indiana Law School graduate opens a Flora law office. Son of Grover Bishop, prominent Howard County attorney, he was admitted to the Delphi Bar Association Tuesday morning and is also a member of the Howard County Bar and the supreme and federal court bar associations.

Dick Bishop Kokomo Indiana Law School Indianapolis Flora Grover Bishop Howard County Bishop Delphi Bar Association Supreme and Federal Court Bar Association

Delphi Bar Association Offices Closed Each Wednesday

Beginning July 1 and continuing through September 9 the Delphi Bar Association will close their offices all day each Wednesday. Urgent matters may be handled by appointment. Gus A Hall president and Joseph T Ives secretary.

The Delphi Bar Association

Heat Wave Heads East with Warm Friday Forecast

A heat wave isMoving east after a big blizzard warning in the west. It reached 108 in North Dakota on Wednesday as Delphi and Carroll counties enjoyed a sunny day. Forecasters predict fair and warmer weather by Friday, with grasshoppers affecting the Dakotas.

North Dakota Delphi Carroll Reg Dakotas

Bonds Sell at Premium in F. M. West Road Issue

The 7,600 dollar F. M. West road bonds were sold Tuesday by County Treasurer Irvin M. Flora to Pfaff and Hughes of Indianapolis for a premium bid of 278.75 dollars. Two other firms also bid, The Union Trust Co. of Indianapolis and the Fletcher Savings and Trust Co. The meeting of Indiana Philco dealers in Indianapolis featured Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith. Mrs. Ben Julien and daughter Meredith of Indianapolis visited Mrs. George Julien. A new radio line was introduced by Wagner Radio Co. Indiana distributors. Mr. Smith attended a Chicago radio show last week.

F. M. West Road Irvin M. Flora Pfaff and Hughes Indianapolis Union: Trust Co Fletcher Savings and Trust Co Herbert Smith Indiana Philco Wagner Radio . Co Mr. Smith Chicago

53rd Anniversary observed by Rose Chapter O. E. S.

The Rose Chapter Order of the Eastern Star marked its 53rd anniversary with a program in Delphi at the Temple. Miss Josephine Shealey led, with musical numbers by Mrs. Edythe Sanderson and others, a CBS radio broadcast, and talks by Mrs. Carrie Cox, Mrs. Sophia Dreifus, and T. J. Ryan.

Rose Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Temple Josephine Shealey Edythe Sanderson Ruby Godenour Pearl Baum Mabel Crowl CBS Nellie Haughey Carrie Cox Sophia Dreifus T. J. Ryan

Methodist pastors shuffle at Delphi church changes

Rev. O P Manker longtime Delphi Methodist pastor leaves for Indiana Harbor. He will be replaced by Rev. Benjamin Rist who comes from Clinton to serve the Delphi church.

Legion baseball team loses opening game

The American Legion Junior team was defeated 13 to 1 in their season opener at Frankfort Wednesday afternoon. Lafayette Junior Legion visits next Sunday and Frankfort returns to Delphi on June 28. Future games include Fowler at Fowler July 5 and Delphi July 12. organizers are Dr. Crampton and Charles Wilson.

American Legion Frankfort Lafayette

Hoover urges adherence to American creed in crisis

President Hoover, in an Indianapolis address to the Indiana Republican Editorial Association, argued the government should use its systems to preserve economic institutions and foster community cooperation. He resisted new relief proposals, emphasizing a policy aligned with the nation’s 150 year creed and efforts to prevent disorder while aiding the deserving.

Hoover Indianapolis Indiana Republican Editorial Association Fedoe

Permit Granted for Pittsburg School Bond Erection

The State Tax Board issued a preliminary permit for a $27,000 bond to build a new Pittsburg school in Tippecanoe township after a hearing by Bert May. If the board approves, contracts may be let and final bond authority granted. The existing building was condemned by the state fire marshal and health board, while taxpayers favored remodeling at an estimated cost of $10,000.

Baptists P. Conn Oy Paul Hemming Engle Perry Rule P H. Conn Gee Mathews Pease Catholics Schrader Honan R. Delaney A. Hoover Crosby Haugh F. Hoover C. Hoover Coomey Carroll County Paul Conn Paul Schrader J. L. Whiteman State Adams Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jackson Jefferson Madison Monroe Rock Creek Tippecanoe Washington City School Camden Flora Flora School Flora Library Yeoman Pittsburg Tippecanoe Township State Tax Board Bert May State Board of Health

Burrows Revival to Close Next Sunday

The two week revival at Burrows Presbyterian Church ends next Sunday with a 9 30 Sunday School, 10 30 morning service, noon basket dinner, and afternoon and evening services at 2 and 7 30. Rev J Orr Powell conducts sermons and Rev Hugo leads singing with solos and numbers from a large youth choir.

Burrows Presbyterian Church J. Orr Powell Rev. Hugo Rockfield Burrows Rev. Powell Hugo

Carpenter Charles Overley Dies at 71 in Patton

Charles Overley aged 71 died Wednesday morning at six at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ora Fisher in Patton after about a month of illness. He was a carpenter by trade and lived in Yeoman until his health failed. Funeral services to be held Friday at 2 pm at his daughter's home in Patton with Rev. Walter Wilson officiating. Burial planned in Yeoman area.

Charles Overley Ora’ Fisher Patton Overley Yeoman Walter Wilson

Rifle Team Wins Battalion Honors At Frankfort Target Meet

The oe rifle team from the local guard unit captured battalion honors after a target practice at the Frankfort range last Sunday. All eight team members—Captain William Mahanna Lieut. Roy Gardner and others—made the battalion roster for next Sunday’s regiment al event. Gardner shot the second highest score in the meet.

Frankfort Roy Gardner Delphi William Mahanna Gardner Hoshaw Asa Cohee Glenn Weckerly Raymond Short John Ferrier Charles Gardner

Mayhill and Miller Families Attend State Sunday School Meet

Roger Mayhill of Delphi and Mr and Mrs Fred Miller of Rockfield attended the state Sunday School convention held in Muncie this week. Mayhill presided over one session.

Roger Mayhill Delphi Fred Miller Rockfield Muncie May Bill

Engagement announced for Miss Dorothy Haughey and James Cofer

Miss Dorothy Haughey of Athens Georgia agrees to wed James Harrison Cofer of Gainesville Georgia. She is daughter of Earnest and Mrs Haughey and granddaughter of Theodore Brough, with Delphi ties. Cofer is a Gainesville grain businessman. The wedding is set for July 4 with a subsequent visit to Delphi and Chicago.

J. W. Weidner W. Mainstreet Dorothy Haughey Athens James Harrison Cofer Gainesville Dorothy Earnest Haughey Theodore Brough Delphi Cofer Chicago

Million Dollars Spent on Ditches in Carroll County

Department of Commerce figures show Carroll County has spent nearly one million dollars on drainage. White County leads with 2 511 702, followed by Allen 2 461 452 and Jasper 2 407 377. Carroll reports 174 641 total, 168 176 acres fully drained, 3 901 partially drained, and 2 855 acres swamp land.

Carroll County Department of Commerce White County Allen County Jasper County Benton Carroll Jasper Pulaski

Union Services In Delphi This Summer Planned

Delphi ministers outline a summer series of union church services starting July 5 with Rev Knox at First M E Church. Other pastors include Rev Rist Grimes Beck Reed. Each service features local music and an offering to the hosting church. Rev Manker resigns as secretary treasurer and Rev Beck assumes the post.

Delphi Ministerial Association O. P. Manker Manker L. E. Knox Reed Grimes Paul Beck The Baptist Church Rev Knox M.E Rist First Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church Beck Pilgrim ‘Holiness Rev. Reed First Christian

Carroll Circuit Court Term Ends June 27 Vacation Until September 14

The Carroll circuit court term will end Saturday June 27 with vacation through September 14. The Owens case for petit larceny is set for jury trial next Monday. Several leases are scheduled. rest of term remains irregular with Wednesday sessions by appointment.

Carroll Circuit Court Owens

Reverend Benjamin Rist Named Delphi Pastor

Rev. Benjamin Rist of Clinton is assigned to lead Delphi Methodist Episcopal Church as Rev. O. P. Manker transfers to Indiana Harbor. Manker served Delphi four years and boosted youth work. Rist, a noted conference figure, previously led a South Bend church. A farewell picnic for the Mankers is planned at Delphi Park.

Benjamin Rist Clinton Delphi Methodist Episcopal Church O. P. Manker Indiana Harbor Northwest Indiana Greencastle Manker Delphi Rev Rist South Bend Mankers Rists Iliff Theological Seminary Denver Colo Farwell Methodist Church Delphi Park Clinton Clinton E. Duane Thistlewaite Rossville M. E F. H. Collier Camden W. L. Wilson Yeoman Church Lafayette C. O. Young Remus Olsen Bringhurst George Beatty Burlington A. L.million Flora

Kilgore elected to succeed Shultz on school board

50 years ago Charles Kilgore won election to replace Dr F A Shultz on the local school board after Shultz declined to continue. The note records unrest by a crowd described as hoodlums and reports one injury from a fall at a new grist mill project.

Charles Kilgore F A. Shultz Shultz Hall & Slaughter, Bringhurst McCormick Brothers Delphi Lime Co Jr.’ Finley Studebaker Wagon Works John Elston

Foley Addresses Knights Memorial in Burlington

Hon M E Foley spoke at the Knights of Pythias memorial service in Burlington last Sunday before a crowd exceeding 1,000. Roy Rohrabaugh joined his uncle Ross Leslie headed for Alaska. Leslie has been buying horses in Washington to ship to Voldes. J C O Connor started concrete work on the interurban line as Main street paving failed at the city council vote, with Smock Stewart Coble against and Smith Kerlin for.

M. E. Foley Knights of Pythias Burlington Roy Rohrabaugh Camden Ross Leslie Madison Township Seattle Wash Voldes Alaska Leslie Washington Charles. Wills Deer Creek Poplar

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