18 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
1
Recreation leader Miss Esther Hunter directs a Friday morning meeting at the public library and city park for girls and women aged six to twenty. Plans include Senior and Junior Girls Clubs, Hiking Clubs, handicrafts, painting, and home crafts, with afternoon outdoor games in Deer Creek and city parks.
County Agent Ralph Maggart reports drought has not seriously damaged Carroll county corn yet, awaiting rain to revive yields. He notes substantial moisture remains and oats and wheat face heavy losses with expectations of less than half a crop, possibly only 15 bushels per acre for wheat.
Indianapolis June 18 Clarence Manion Indiana Director of the National Emergency Council announced that Carroll County will receive $5 945 in FHA funds from private lending institutions. The funds will be used to modernize and repair houses and buildings and for new construction under Title I. No mortgages have been insured under Title II as of March 31.
Plans for the Legion carnival set for July have been dropped. Dr. Kirkpatrick, arrangements chairman, announced the cancellation. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hall and son Wilbur Jr of Sheldon Ti are spending the summer in Delphi occupying the Geo Hall residence. Hall began summer classes at Purdue on Monday.
Florence Bowman daughter of Mrs George Bowman of near Delphi and Wayne Lowery of Cutler were named county scholars to Indiana University. The IU board of trustees announced the awards on Wednesday evening. County scholarships cover one school year and roughly equal the cancellation of the once due fees about 75 dollars.
M Clifford Townsend secured the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor at the Indianapolis convention on the first ballot after rivals withdrew. The packed Coliseum heard speeches from Governor Paul V McNutt and Samuel D Jackson as Townsend pledged a vigorous fall campaign and a government of the people.
Preliminary plans outline a large dedicatory ceremony for the new Deer Creek bridge and viaduct on state pass 39 and 18 in South Delphi. The event set for Thursday evening June includes the Delphi band and speeches by local citizens to mark the bridge opening and the opening of Deer Creek Park and the swimming pool. Flood lights installed by the softball league will illuminate the dedication.
Carroll county bee keepers met on Thursday morning at the farm of Mike Arnhart south of Delphi to see demonstrations by members of the State Keepers' Association. A demonstration was to be held this afternoon at the farm of Bill Harter south of Flora.
The 1936 fishing season began at midnight Monday bringing a crowd of anglers to Freeman Lake and surrounding streams. Monticello held a street parade with floats by local businesses and groups as cottages near the lake filled weeks in advance.
A second allotment of pheasant eggs is available in the county. Interested residents may contact Leo Craig or Homer Myers to obtain the eggs at no cost for hatching purposes.
Mary Alice Carrier daughter of Mr and Mrs George Carrier spends the week with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs William Dorsan in Fayette connecting family ties during the visit.
City Marshall Frank Houser reports new rules from Donald Stiver of the Indiana Department of Public Safety. The regulations bar sales before July 1 and after July 4 and forbid display to children under 12 or before June 20.
The Culver Machinist All-Stars of Frankfort will face Delphi at the local park in a nine inning softball game Friday evening. Frankfort holds 10 victories in 11 starts last season and has not lost this season. Knitter, Delphi’s pitcher, is highly regarded. White Sox beat Giants 11 to 7 and Cubs beat Cardinals 12 to ?. Delphi All-Stars were edged by Logansport 9 to 3. Knitter allowed only two runs in relief.
Former pupils of the early 90s gathered at the Pittsburg school for a reunion Tuesday. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Bertha White Stair of Lafayette, Mrs. Josephine White Hershey of Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wilde of Greenville, Michigan.
Mrs. Lucinda May Clark 74 of Rockfield died at her home Tuesday afternoon after six months of illness. Survived by a son John. Body to Baker funeral home Camden and later to residence. Funeral 2:30 p m Thursday at Rockfield Presbyterian Church. Interment Rockfield I O F Cemetery.
R G Bradshaw Motor Service station receives a meritorious award for leading the Standard Oil dealers contest in the South Bend Division over the last four months. The station scored 2180 points with Paul Marvin as salesman, ahead of the runner up by 700 points. The certificate names Bradshaw as Master Merchandiser and honors Standard Service to the public. June 10, 1936.
Miss Mary Cochrane, Delaware librarian, starts a Balloon Club for kids. Each enrolled child has a balloon displayed with their name and books read. After every two books, the balloon rises. eight books brings it to the top. Sixty children already enrolled. more can join at the library.
The annual 4-H Club Fall Festival will run from August 20 to 23 at Flora Park. The event highlights community activities and exhibits for local youths and families.
Five Carroll county township trustees joined nearly 200 attendees at the Township Trustees Association spring meeting of the First and Second Districts held at Lincoln Lodge near Lafayette. Attendees from the county included Irvin Humes Earl Stewart Carl Raber Charles Crooks and Harry Baum with County Superintendent George McCain and several spouses.
Esther Nelson of Delphi scored the highest grade among state high school students on a recent test for scholarships at State Normal College Terre Haute. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Nelson of Delphi and will receive a scholarship covering one year's fees.
James P. Wason of Cartwright Wason and Ives will move to Indianapolis to serve as attorney for the State Department of Public Welfare. He will base at South Meridian Street offices shared with the Unemployment Compensation, Employment Service, Gross Income Tax and State License Divisions. Wason brings forty years of practice including twelve as circuit court judge and will remain connected with his firm.
Frankfort Country Club golfers led by Ellers and Daughe posted 74 and 76 as they beat Delphi 28 to 19 on Sunday. Gros and Pearson paced the local squad with 82s, with Pearson shooting 38 for the day’s best round.
Mary Benjamin of five miles west of Delphi and Mrs. DeFoe Penrod of Monticello were seriously injured when the brakes failed and the car driven by Miss Benjamin crashed into a tree near the Charles Childers home. Benjamin suffered severe facial cuts and was taken to St Elizabeth hospital. Penrod was returned to her home. The car was heavily damaged.
Fifteen orphan children visiting Delphi enjoyed hospitality across several homes this week. The group’s activities culminate with a picnic scheduled for next Sunday at Deer Creek park, hosted by Knightstown families including the Shaeffer Sheets Randall Zook Spivey Cole Fry Rid er Maxwell Wellington and Brewer.
Announcement states Miss Helen Louise Lane daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Lane of Camden wed William Frederick Paden of Chicago. The notice lists locations Camden and Chicago and identifies the couple.
Only 30 percent of veteran bonus bonds were exchanged for cash in Delphi and surrounding areas. Of 120 local recipients, 51 converted all or part of their bonds as $19,180 in checks flowed to the Delphi post office amid a larger 396 bonds sent to Indianapolis. Postmaster William Ashba confirmed most veterans received their bonds. one Flora route veteran reportedly did not.
CCC announces a replacement quota for veterans to enroll in the Civilian Conservation Corps during early July. Applications are to be requested from the Veterans Administration Facility at W Riverside Drive and 26th Street, Indianapolis, with submission due by July 1 1936 to ensure consideration.
The column catalogs colorful elders and figures at a Democratic district meeting and local events. It critiques party rhetoric, mocks campaigns and notes partisan tensions as the election looms with humor about Roosevelt and Landon.
A strong turnout heard George Garrison discuss Game Restoration at New Hope Monday night. His points and locally shot motion pictures drew keen interest. Leo Craig, county chairman, presided and spoke briefly.
Announcement of Rosemary Carter of Bringhurst and Ross Wood of Ravenswood West Virginia wedding held May 19 in Cincinnati. They will reside at the groom’s home in West Virginia until autumn.
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