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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1934

Page

1

County schools to receive 21000 in July payment

Carroll county will get about 21000 from the gross income tax on July 1 as part of the first 12 months of state distributions under Indiana's replacement tax laws. The total for all three new taxes to schools in the county reaches 56320.32, with per teaching unit at 404.36.

Carroll County Clarence A. Jackson Indiana Floyd I. McMurray State Board of Education Jackson County General Fund County General Funds

Bruce Crawford 73 former Delphi grocer dies

Bruce Crawford 73, longtime Delphi grocer with brothers Cassius and Frank, died at home in Mortonsville after a heart ailment. He moved from Illinois, was a honey bee enthusiast, Presbyterian church member, and survived by his widow Tessie Swatts, sister Flora Crawford, and four brothers Cloyd, J K Crawford, Cassius, and Frank. Funeral at Blythe Funeral Home with Rev. Parker. Burial in Masanic cemetery.

Charles Bruce Crawford Delphi Mortonsville Mr. Crawford Cassius Frank Fie Nathaniel Elizabeth Crawford Illinois Presbyterian Church Blythe Funeral Harry Parker Masanic Tessie Swatts Flora Crawford Cloyd Chicago J. K. Crawford Detroit

School Board Grants Four Extra Teaching Units in Carroll County

State Board of Education increased teaching units for Adams Carrollton Washington and Monroe townships, each receiving $400 or more for the next year after declaring an emergency in affected schools. The action follows a loss of five units due to lower attendance last semester. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smille of Deerfield Florida are visiting Delphi.

State Board of Education Carroll County Adams Carrollton Washington Monroe

Depositors to Meet at Rockfield School Friday

A meeting for Rockfield Bank depositors now in receivership will be held at the Rockfield school building on Friday June 22 at 3 00 p m All depositors are urged to attend.

Rockfield Bank Rockfield

Veterans Enrollment In CCC Veterans Will Be Enrolled

A letter to Mrs. Charles Schnepp from the Carroll County Red Cross announces about 200 unemployed veterans will be enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps Veterans Contingent around July 11 1934 to replace losses and fill vacancies. Eligible veterans must be honorably discharged from wartime service and physically fit. Veterans discharged before April 1 1934 are ineligible for reenrollment. Interested veterans should request application forms from the Veterans Administration in Indianapolis.

Veterans’ Contingent Civilian Conservation Corps

Hikers Jack Gee and William Shaffer Return to Delphi

Jack Gee and William Shaffer returned to Delphi Sunday after a hitchhiking trip covering over 1200 miles. They visited Gee’s grandmother in Princeton West Virginia, and finished the journey in less than a week and a half.

Jack Gee William Shaffer Delphi Princeton W. Va

Delinquent Tax Percentages By Township In County

County auditor records show considerable poll and property tax delinquencies across townships. Jackson leads with 7.4 percent unpaid. Clay and Tippecanoe both at 28.5 percent. Carrollton 22.2 and Madison 20.6 percent. In county total 40 percent of poll tax unpaid with Tippecanoe and Adams at 63.5 and 47.4 percent.

Jackson Clay Tippecanoe Carrollton Madison Monroe Rock Creek Jefferson Washington Adams Deer Creek Burlington Democrat Sulemen Pe

County Farmer to Get $450000 on AAA Contracts

Carroll county farmers are to receive about $450000 in AAA contract payments after 1340 corn hog agreements are handed to township committees for signatures. The final step precedes state committee approval and checks, including a largest payment over $2000, are expected to be distributed in July.

Carroll County

Condition of John Hanna Is Unchanged

A Home Hospital report in Lafayette states local attorney John Hanna remains in critical condition with heart complications and pneumonia. Family members have been summoned to his bedside this week.

Lafayette John Hanna Hanna

State tax audit outlines Carroll County property levy

County Auditor J. L. Whiteman provides the regular report showing Carroll County property tax this year totals 21 96383 dollars. The levy splits into state revenue 7249 99 dollars state school revenue 9712 42 dollars teachers retirement fund 3111 89 dollars World War memorial 520 36 dollars Board of Agriculture 453 84 dollars Forestry 259 31 dollars Educational improvement fund 17 22 dollars Clark Memorial fund 33 81 dollars Library building fund 8 62 dollars.

Carroll County J. L. Whiteman World War Memorial Board of Agriculture Forestry Educational Improvement Fund Clark Memorial Fund Library Building Fund

Grass Fire Draws Crowd at Monon Depot Scene

A grass fire near the Monon depot Tuesday noon drew a crowd briefly before dispersing once the cause of the smoke and flames was found.

Monon Depot

Moore Improves After Hernia Operation

Moore improved after returning from Methodist Hospital on Tuesday. He is strong enough to use a wheelchair but will not resume duty for several weeks following an hernia operation two weeks prior.

Marshall Doxie -Moore Methodist Hospital

Infant Daughter Sally Joan Henderson Dies

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson died Friday night at 11 o'clock from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been made. The body was prepared for burial.

Sally Joan Robert Henderson

Wedding of William Rist and Helen Hester at Evanston First Methodist

Reverend Benjamin Rist officiated the wedding of his son William Owen Rist and Miss Helen Hester of Evanston Illinois at the First Methodist church of Evanston. A reception followed in Glenna Hall with Frances Hatfield of Delphi among attendees. After a two week Great Lakes cruise the couple will live in Gary Indiana. Both graduates of De Pauw University she member of Kappa Alpha Theta he member of Delta Kappa Epsilon.

Benjamin Rist William Owen Rist Helen Hester Evanston Ill First Methodist Church Frances Hatfield Delphi Lakes Rist Gary DePauw University Kappa Alpha Theta Society Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

District relief supervisor named for several counties

Ross Trover of Upland named supervisor of the relief district including Miami Fulton Pulaski Howard Benton Bass White Warren Tippecanoe. He will work with county rural rehabilitation committees and relief agencies to select families to become self supporting. Eligibility requires rural residency and county case worker certification.

Ross Trover Upland Carroh County Miami Fulton Pulaski Howard Benton, Bass, White, Warren Tippecanoe Commission

Carroll County Circuit Court Announces Summer Vacation

The Carroll County Circuit Court will adjourn Saturday for the regular ten weeks summer vacation period.

Carroll County Circuit Court

Eva A. Pearson Sale Scheduled for June 30

A public auction will sell eight rooms of household goods from Eva A. Pearson on June 30. Items include assorted furniture and domestic belongings. The event proceeds at the stated premises with notices published for bidders.

Eva A. Pearson

Federal judge releases pair at South Bend

Two Camden youths Truman H. Cline and Lewis Penn plead guilty to counterfeiting slugs for slot machines and receive three year probation from Judge Thomas Slick in South Bend Federal District Court. They were indicted on possessing slug likenesses to quarters and were arrested in Lafayette for using them. Cline, a Purdue University student, sustained severe injuries in a prior automobile crash that killed three companions. Local attorneys William B. Smith and Jason Been traveled to South Bend to represent the defendants.

Truman H. Cline Lewis Penn Camden Thomas Slick Federal District Court South Bend Carroll County Lafayette Cline Pur Due University William B. Smith Jason Been South Ben

Indiana to require truck registration under state code

D F Mitzner announced that all for hire trucks must be registered under the trucking code by June 28. Gen Hugh S Johnson warned violators face penalties and operators must file minimum rates and tariff schedules with the Indiana State Code Authority or its agent before the deadline. Registration will be conducted at Delphi for the county with centers in 22 cities including Logansport Lafayette Kokomo and Indianapolis.

D. F. Mitzner State Code Authority Hughs. Johnson Indiana State Code Authority Mitzner Clawson Chevrolet Delphi Harry J. Steining Lafayette Logansport Kokomo Indianapolis

Rev Day to Continue as M E Pastor Here

At a quarterly conference meeting the Rev Wilbur V Day was unanimously asked to serve another year as pastor at the Methodist church with district superintendent Dr Claude Young presiding.

Fourth Quarterly Conference Methodist Church Wilbur V. Day Claude Young Lafayette

Clinic Held at Hunters Office Draws Crowd

A clinic was held Wednesday in the office of Drs Hun ter and Hunter attracting many attendees. Dr Larson and Dr Morris, from Des Meinas Iowa, participated in the event.

Drs. Hunter & Hunter Larson Dr. Morris Des. Meinas, Ia

Bechdol Sentenced to One to Ten Years in Prison

Joshua M. Bechdol pleaded guilty to issuing a fraudulent check and was sentenced by Judge E. E. Pruitt to Indiana State Prison for one to ten years. The case, moved from White circuit court, followed a months long investigation ending in his apprehension in Floda last winter.

Joshua M. Bechdol E. E. Pruitt Indiana State Prison Bechdol Floda

Farmers urged to halt chinch bug raids in Carroll County

County Agent Ralph Maggart reports chinch bugs invading three Carroll County townships Washington Rock Creek and Jefferson threatening wheat and possibly corn and clover. Government creosote will be provided for control and farmers are urged to monitor and begin extermination at first signs on farms of Yeakley Stephens Campbell Wasson and Cobl.

Carroll County Ralph Maggart Washington Rock Creek Jefferson Townships Maggart Washington Township Roy Yeakley Link Stephens Roy Campbell Sam Wasson Roy Cobl Jefferson

Rev Dodson Weds Caroline Fullenwider in Crawfordsville

Reverend Dwight S. Dodson, pastor of the local Baptist church, married Miss Frances Caroline Fullenwider of Crawfordsville in a single ring ceremony at the First Baptist church. The couple, joined by 250 relatives and friends, will reside in Delphi after a reception at the bride’s home. Both are Crawfordsville High School graduates. she is also a Asbury College alumna and he a Wabash College graduate.

Dwight S. Dodson Frances Caroline Fullenwider Crawfordsville First Baptist Church Kenneth Dodson Kendallville Betty Morris Franklin Dodson Bernice Dodson Delphi Crawfordsville High School Asbury College Wilmore Wabash College Phi Beta Kappa J. Franklin Dodson Howard Jenkins Christian mi

Delphi Exposition and Goodwill Jubilee closes after record crowds

Crowds filled a big tent for six sessions of Delphi's Exposition and Goodwill Jubilee. About 2 000 attended per session on average with over 3 000 last night. Thirty three booths showcased local business and civic groups under the Chamber of Commerce auspices. Robert Gamble led the arrangements and prize drawings offered watches and poultry books. Officials vow to bring the event back next year as an annual affair.

Delphi Robert Gamble Chamber of Commerce

Delphi Merchants Defeat Hub Clothing 11 to 3 in Sunday Game

The Delphi Merchants beat Hub Clothing of Lafayette 11 to 3 after a 3-3 tie at 7th inning. Home runs by Bob Haugh and Johnson highlighted the affair while Shrader hit a second inning triple. Delphi to face Lafayette Yellow Cabs on Sunday.

Delphi Merchants Hub Clothing Lafayette Bob Haugh Johnson Shrader Delphi Lafayette Yellow

Will Spend Summer Vacation in Delphi

Reed C. Schermerhorn and sister Mrs. W. T. Brackenridge traveled to Indianapolis to meet Reed's son John Schermerhorn and his bride Evelyn Carll formerly of Brooklyn New York. John and Evelyn were married in New York on June 16 and the family plans a vacation in Delphi.

Reed.c. Schermerhorn W. T. Brackenridge Indianapolis John Schermerhorn Evelyn Carll Brooklyn N. Y

Among Butler Graduates

Miss Jeanette Wolf formerly of Delphi was among the four hundred graduates of Butler University.

Jeanette Wolf Delphi Butler University

Ice Cream Store Opens in Big Cone Building

Delphi debuts a new ice cream shop in the former Spencer store location. James Wyatt of Frankfort serves as manager. The shop offers thirteen flavors and stack on cones. Wyatt expects to run a permanent business in the area.

Delphi Big Cone Spencer James Wyatt Frankfort

California visitors Earl Sailor and Ella Murphy visit Carroll County

Earl Sailor and Ella Murphy of California are visiting relatives in Carroll county. Sailor had not visited Carroll county since 1914 and Murphy had not visited since 1924.

Earl Sailor Ella Murphy California Carroll County Sailor Mrs. Murphy

Delphi firm and toy show captions with Riley and sales boys

Joe Sneathen points to a Citizen booth photo identifying James Whitcomb Riley as the man with the cigar. Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co promotes cooling ranks while Clawson and Bradshaw Sales booths strive for a shinny finish on their latest models. Gray's exhibit features husky chicks appearing to grow.

Joe Sneathen James Whitcomb Riley Clawson and Bradshaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Intan University of Michigan At Ann Arbor Marshall Michigan Bruce Crawford Lawrence Smille Deerfield, Fla CCC Charles Schnepp Home Service Red Cross Veterans’ Administration John Hale Mer Veterans Administration Indianapolis, Indiana Trail’s End AAA Moore Rev. Rist Glenna Hall Ross Cline and PENN Washington and Rev. Dodson Caroline Fullenwider Freeman Exposition Service Delphi Chamber of Commerce Blythe and Sons Union State Bank Delphi Market Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Co Carroll ‘Telephone Company Crosby Hotel Delphi Ice, Coal and Supply Co Rodkey Studio Gray’s Hatchery Indiana Service Corporation Metzger Lumber Co Delphi Citizen Howell Produce Co Delphi Library Delphi Journal Gamble Monument Co A. Grimm and Sons Bradshaw Insurance Agency F. W. Lamb and Co Farm Bureau C. Q. Julius Margowski Drug Store Goff’s _ store Mount and Son R. G. Bradshaw Motor Sales Clawson Chevrolet Sales Davies Oil Co Loy Roofing Co Northcutt Ice Cream Co Flora Delphi Merchants Drop Hub Clothing Haugh and Butler Mr. Wyatt Califorians Delphi Sheet Metal and Furnace Company
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