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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

Page

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Indiana Democrats Adopt Platform Amid No Dissent

The Indiana Democratic party adopted its platform with no dissenting votes. It calls for municipal utilities under state control, tax reforms, and regulation of holding companies. The document supports public schools, monetary reform to gold standard, labor wage protections, and anti mob violence measures.

James Deery Indiananesis Las Fe Levies Indiana Iir Fureau Planik Stard Public Service Commission Public Service Commission Congress Highway Commission See

No Hit Game Highlights S S League Action

Sunday School league saw Jack Johnson of the Methodists throw a no hitter as they defeated the Catholic nine 3 to 0. Johnson backed by five Methodist hits toppled the league leaders while Haugh allowed the hits.

Jack Johnson Methodist Methodists Johnson Haugh Presbyterians Bell

Births in Carroll County Reported

June births include a boy Richard Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Medley Delphi on June 9. On June 12 twins David Casad and Donald Casad to Mr. and Mrs. Gorman H. Pritchett Delphi. A girl Beverly Jean born June 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Otis George Camden.

Carroll County Richard Lee Lester A. Medley Delphi David Casad Donald Casad Gorman H. Pritchett Beverly Jean Otis George Camden

June wedding at Old Adams Mill near Cutler

The Old Adams Mill near Cutler hosted a June wedding conducted by Rev. Cecil Atkinson. John H. McCain of Greenwood married Erma L. Sibbitt of Bringhurst. both families and Rosemary Carter attended as the couple linked in matrimony.

Adams’ Mill Cutler Cecil Atkinson Cutier John H. McCain William B McCain Greenwood Erma L. Sibbitt James and Alta Sibbitt Bringhurst McClain Bishop Ald Mill Rosemary Carter

Carroll County faces real estate assessment drop this year

Special state tax board representative Bert May says real estate valuations in Carroll County fell 52 percent from 1928 levels, with expectations these figures will hold. The Delphi city assessments may be raised, while hearings across townships continue with adjustments where agreement was reached.

Carroll Bert May State Tax Board May Carroll County Taxpayers’ Association Delphi Monticello Orvil Schock Board of Review Tippecanbdle Carrollton Township Madison Clay Townships Burlington Adams Washington Rock Creek Jackson Township Camden Jefferson Democrat Monroe Township Flora Deer Creek Township Clay

Prominent Indianapolis Woman Killed in Car Crash

Mrs Katharine Doll Vajen, active in Indianapolis clubs, died after her car skidded off state road 29 four miles south of Logansport. Her sister Miss Elnora Doll and chauffeur Emil Shedron escaped injury. The vehicle struck a ditch, fracturing Mrs Vajen s skull. Her widowed husband Charles T Vajen had died in 1930. Funeral services were held at Mrs Williams home.

Katharine Doll Vajen Indianapolis Logansport Elnora Doll Emil Shedron Miss Bell Miss Doll Charles N. Williams Delaware Street Waren Williams

Camden Centennial Program Outlined for July Fourth

A tentative Camden centennial schedule for Monday July 4 includes a morning baseball game, 10:30 orchestra at the school, 11:30 lunch, 1:30 concerts, a 2:00 parade, 3:00 history remarks, 4:00 relics inspection, 6:30 visitor reception, 7:30 concert, and an 8:90 pageant with music and addresses. Relics are welcomed with care provisions and owners will explain exhibits.

Camden Scharze Www I Dillon John W. Griffey Charlies Guard Charles E. Baker J. M. Harrison

Miss Josephine Shealy Injured in Bus Accident

Miss Josephine Shealy of Delphi and Miss Alice Clifton of Peru were injured when the Lafayette-Delphi-Logansport bus left the road three miles southwest of here last Monday. The driver, Roy Collins of Logansport, and eight passengers were involved. Shealy had a wrenching ache and Clifton sustained an arm cut as they were taken to Delphi by passing autos.

Josephine Shealy Delphi Alice Clifton Peru Lafayette

Delphi Replaces Flash Signals With Warning Lights

Stop signs and caution lights replace the old four corner flash signals on Delphi public square. Flasher signals dismantled and warning lights installed on old standards. Stop signs added at side streets. State Road 25 given preferential status at Main and Washington intersection.

Public Square Delphi Washington Street

Safety campaign inspection nets many violations in Delphi

Paul Rule of Delphi and Ryy King of Tipton, state highway patrolmen, led a Thursday night safety drive in Delphi. Marshal Doxie Moore and Night Officer Charles Wilkinson assisted. Over a thousand cars were stopped for bad brakes and faulty lights. drivers showed licenses and titles. More than two hundred cars failed to meet standards. several arrests were reported as garages saw business.

Paul Rule Delphi Ryy King Tipton State Highway Police Force State Police Department Doxie Moore Charles Wilkinson

Burlington Kokomo Highway Contract Set July 12

A state highway project from Burlington to Kokomo will be bid until 1 0 0 a m July 12 at the Indianapolis highway commission office. Contracts go to the lowest and best bidder for a 20 foot wide pavement extending from Burlington to Ridgeway and Ridgeway to Kokomo with five paving material options. Work starts after contracts are let and aims to be open before winter.

Burlington-Kokomo Burlington Kokomo State Highway Commission Indianapolis Ridgeway Howard County Howard- Carroll County Sycamore Street Forest Park Jefferson Street Pike

Wolf Killed Near Carrollton by Local Farmer

E H Grassmyer on the Joan O Brown farm in Carrollton Township east of Camden shot and killed a female grey wolf around 1 am Wednesday after observing a likely dog in a pasture. The body held four cubs and a possible mate nearby. the farmer hopes to hunt or deter further wolves.

E. H. Grassmyer Joan O. Brown Carrollton Township Camden Brown Farm Mrs. Wolf Grassmyer

Delphi Park Opens With Races At Pool Event

The Delphi Park swimming pool opened Saturday afternoon with races. Officials included committee members Mrs Myron Ives and Miss Hil da Bowen and Mayor Yanus Wells. Winners span several age groups with Howard Howell taking multiple events and Kath ry n Lucas the sole entrant in the girls over 16 100 yards.

Delphi Park Myron Ives Hilda Bowen C.T. Amick Yanus Wells Marshal Doxey Moore Woodrow Whiteman Donald Kite Robert Julius Ed Gochenour William Harper Smith Robert Haugh Jack Schilling Bowen Conn Gladys Mullendere Meredith Jean Kirkpatrick Edgar Larimore Joe Messick Larimore Howard Howell Edward Gochenour Kathryn Lucas CC. O. Julius

Mary O Donnell Weds Robert Hinkle in Chicago Church

Miss Mary O Donnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick O Donnell of Chicago married Robert Hinkle son of Mr and Mrs Howard Hinkle of Burrows in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Ignatius Church Chicago. Only attendants were the brides sister Elizabeth and brother Patrick. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in the county.

Mary O’donnell Patrick O’donnell Chicago Robert Hinkle Howard Hinkle Burrows St. Ignatius Church Elizabeth Patrick

Colburn Stock Yards Burned in Night Fire

The Colburn Stock Yards owned by Charles J. Smith of Delphi burned to the ground around midnight Tuesday. One steer and one hog perished with the yard. twenty hogs inside were saved. A bull suffered a scorched back. Smith had not used the yards recently except for storage and plans to rebuild for storage. insurance covers part of the loss.

Colburn Charles J. Smith Delphi Smith Rockfield

Margaret A Afflis Named Alternate to National Convention

Mrs Margaret A Afflis of Delphi was named alternate delegate at large to the national Democratic convention in Chicago starting next Monday. She will attend but has no vote unless a delegate at large is unable to attend. The roster lists 14 delegates at large and 11 alternates with Afflis among them. The second district named O H Keller and Clay Metsker as delegates. full district list appears on page four.

Margaret A. Afflis Delphi Chicago Afflis William Cronin Terre Haute Clarence McNabb Fort Wayne Perry McCart Paoli George Wagner Jasper Evan B. Stotsenburg New Albany Frank McHale Logansport Bowman Elder Indianapolis A. P. Flynn Gertrude Fanning McHugn Glenn. Gifford Tipton Lillian Douglas Greenfield Mary Arnold Peru Lawrence Handley Richmond Hugh Barnhart Rochester

Residents of Hill Plan Annual Picnic

At a Cliff Dwellers' meeting committees were named for the Hill residents annual picnic to be held July 13 including Place Ralph Hanna chairman and nominations led by E R Smock. Miss Allainee Wise and Raymond Kuns wed at Bringhurst in a ceremony by Rev Freeman Ankrum and left for Wisconsin on honeymoon. Booster Day Saturday.

Cliff Dwellers’ Organization Ralph Hanna W. B., Smith Joseph Ives E. R. Smock John Hanna Allainee Wise Bringhurst Cutler High School Raymond Kuns Flora Freeman Ankrum Oflora Wisconsin

Indiana Democratic State Ticket Nominated At Harmonious Convention

The Indiana Democratic convention nominated its state ticket headlined by Paul V. McNutt for governor and Frederick Van Nuys for United States senator. McNutt and M. L. Fansler were renominated, with all other spots filled on one ballot amid a scuffle over an appellate court nomination and a tight race for lieutenant governor and other statewide offices.

United States Frederick van Nuys Indianapolis Paul V. McNutt Bloomington Clifford Townsend Democratic Party Indiana McNutt M. L. Fansler Logansport Supreme Court Frank Mayr, Jr Floyd E. Williamson William Storen George C. Cole van Nuys Fansler M. C Townsend Marion James P. Hughes Greencastle William F. Dudine Jasper Ralph N. Smith LaPorte Philip Lutz, Jr Boonville Emma May Terre Haute

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