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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
1
Hoover Camp Controversy Spurs Squatters Battle On Rapidan
President Hoover’s 160 acre Rapidan land plot and a 2000 acre lease draw Marine eviction and accusations of squatters from Madison Timber Co. The episode, tied to a potential national preserve, follows earlier legal and educational notes including Scopes trial aftermath and illiteracy trends in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Rapidan River
Mitchell
Wilbur
Hyde
Madison Timber Co
Rapidan
Booster Day June 27 Band Concert
Booster Day is noted with a band concert on Thursday night. The event emphasizes community celebration and local entertainment activities.
Mayhill Named President of Indiana Young People
Roger Mayhill of Delphi was elected president of the Indiana state young people's religious council at the state Sunday school convention in Muncie. As Carroll county leader he helped the county reach 1000 points toward the standard and serves as editor of the Delphi Journal while studying at Purdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Roger Mayhill
Delphi
Young People’s Religious Council of
Indiana
Muncie
Mayhill
Carroll County
Young People’s Council
Delphi Journal
Purdue
School of Science
Kappa Delta Pi
Fred Miller
Everett Figra
Rockfield
N. E. Berry
Burlington
Elizabeth
Mildred Stevens
Cutler
Amy Mullin
Helen Plank
Camden
Miller
Young People’s Division
Flora
State Sunday School Association
J. Raymond Schultz
North Manchester
Coupon Days Sponsor Bargains Across Delphi Merchants
Friday and Saturday coupon days bring dozens of deals in Delphi. Merchants offer free headlamp service at Delphi Motor Sales, hosiery at Brewer's, suits and furnishings at C. O. Julius, New Idea Poultry Mash at Gray's Hatchery, and discounts on oil changes, ranges, and tools. Booster program on the courthouse square Saturday continues a week-long span due to Decoration Day. Clip coupons and save. ad on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Court House Square
Delphi Motor Sales
Brewer’s
Goff's
C. O. Julius
New Idea
Gray’s Hatchery
Cripe’s
Davies Oil Co
Cowdin’s
Lewis and Schweiger’s
Spencer’s
L. M. Pletcher’s
Murphy Reunion Draws Large Attendance at Delphi Park
The Murphy family reunion at Delphi Park last Sunday drew a large crowd. Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy spoke on Murphy ancestors and will continue plans for the family history. Officers elected include Joe Kerkhoff president Millard Murphy honorary president Lulu Murphy secretary and Vernon Murphy treasurer. No deaths reported in the clan with two marriages and one birth noted in the past year. Frances Neher of Salt Lake City and Mildred Murphy of Rossville were wed recently and will relocate to Paris France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Delphi Park
Elizabeth Murphy
Joe Kerkhoff
Monitor
Millard Murphy
Pyrmont
Lulu Murphy
Vernon Murphy
Frances Neher
Manford Neher
Salt Lake City
Paris
France
Mildred Murphy
Rossville
William A Barnes Dies After Illness at 61
William A Barnes 61 former Idaville resident died after an extended illness last Monday night. Born June 38 1840 in Adams township Carroll county he was the son of John and Sarah Barnes. Funeral from the home Thursday at 10 am with burial in Idaville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Barnes
Idaville
Mr. Barnes
Adams Township
Carroll ‘County
John
Sarah Barnes
Adams
White
Two Restaurant Operators Fined for Slot Machines in Cutler
Ted Stanton and George Squires, Cutler restaurant operators, were fined $25 and costs in Carroll circuit court for keeping gambling devices. They were arrested Saturday night by Sheriff Jess Clawson, and slot machines were confiscated. Judge H. E. Pruitt set September 14 for final disposition of the machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Stanton
George Squires
Cutler
Carroll Circuit
Jess Clawson
Olive Voorhees Weds John Allbaugh at Darwin Methodist
Miss Olive Voorhees married John Allbaugh in a Darwin Methodist church ceremony echoing roses lilies and garden flowers. Opal Voorhees sang I love you truly before flower girls scattered petals. Rev. G F Baily officiated. reception followed in the church vestibule. Their future home is the Allbaugh farm east of Flora with many Delphi guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin Methodist Church
Flora
Olive Voorhees
John Allbaugh
Opal Voorhees
Evelyn Ross
Marjorie Wise
Annabelle Allbaugh
G. F. Baily
Lucile Schock
Ruthena
Lillie Brown
Opal Hawley
Lorene Hinkle
Hoover proposes one year halt to intergovernmental war debt
President Hoover urges suspension of war debt payments for one year to restore world prosperity. Germany and Britain back the idea while France remains cool, citing heavy reparations and US debt obligations. France faces $201 million in reparations this year and $40 million in US war debt, complicating cooperation. American financial leaders support the move to spur global recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Germany
McDonald
Great Britain
France
United States
Howell Wins DePauw Scholarship for Four Years
Howard Hez Howell star of Delphi high school basketball and outstanding student has been awarded a Rector scholarship to DePauw University. The four year award covers all fees and tuition for eight semesters. Howell graduated with an average of 9 percent in his four year high school course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Hez” Howell
Delphi
DePauw University
Howell
Ice Cream Offer At Gpencers Ge Store
A brief sale notice promises a free piece of candy with each purchase and highlights the double deck ice cream and biggest ice cream cone. Purchases include a $1.00 store value offer.
Freeman Lake Hotel opens with full house and bright prospects
The Freeman Lake Sportsmen's Hotel opened last weekend near Delphi and quickly filled to capacity. Promoted by Bertman of Sunset Park, the three story structure with 70 sleeping places features a lounge, dining room, large veranda, piano, radio, modern kitchen, and steam table. The Metzger Lumber Co. supplied materials, and finishing touches are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Lake
Metzger Lumber Co
Delphi
Lake Freeman
Concert Moves to Friday Night for July Fourth Weekend
The band concert shifts from Thursday to Friday next week due to stores closing all day Saturday July 4. Officials expect the Friday crowd to rival a peak Saturday turnout and anticipate the biggest audience of the year, with normal Friday schedule resumed the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Businend
Teenes
Mrs. Mary Swatts Dies at Battle Ground
Mrs. Mary Swatts aged 67, wife of John Swatts, died last Saturday at 11 at the family home six miles northeast of Battle Ground after a two week illness. She was a lifelong resident and beloved mother of three, with funeral services Tuesday at 2 at Pretty Prairie church followed by burial in Pretty Prairie cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swatts
John Swatts
Battle Ground
Swatts
Clara Booth
Napoleon, C
William Swatts
John Foster
Rossville
Pretty Prairie Church
Pretty Prairie Cemetery
Patrick Sales Dies After Short Illness at 80
Patrick Sales, 80, longtime Delphi resident, died Wednesday morning after a brief illness. He lived with his daughter Mrs Christie McCain the past year and is survived by seven children including Mrs Gertrude Heflong Mrs McCain Mrs Agness Hall Lew Sales and Mrs Helen Unger. The enod of life was marked by funeral rites at Joseph Catholic church with the body moved Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Sales
Delphi
Christie McCain
Gertrude
Heflong
Mc Cain
Agness
Hall
Lew Sales
Ape Agent Sales -of
Pala
Joseph Catholic Church
Attractive Gold Sign Over Goff’s 6 and 10 Store
A Hew. sign in gold on a red background was installed over Goff’s 6 and 10 store. The sign was crafted by Cole of Frankfort, noted for its attractive appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole of
Frankfort
Bath House Pool Bid Records Noted
A Bath House pool project shows Charles Larimiers awarded a bid of 1024 dollars. The schedule calls for site work and acini scribes within three weeks, with further details pending court or case references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath House
Charled Larimiers
Acini
Camp Tecumseh hosts 150 boys for second session
About 150 boys from Michigan City East Chicago Kokomo Lafayette Logansport Walcott and other Indiana towns attend the second period at Camp Tecumseh four miles west of Delphi. Delphi youths Jack Grimm Vernon Lewis Charles Beale and William Smith advance to the third period. State YMCA leaders plan a mid summer session Sunday June 28 at 2 30 PM with inspections presentations and discussions ahead of the International YMCA convention in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Tecumseh
Delphi
Michigan City
Chicago
Kokomo
Lafayette
Logansport
Walcott
Indiana
Floyd ‘Redding
John ‘Dickison
John Smith
Jack Grimm
Vernon Lewis
Charles Beale
William Smith
B. A. Schnell
Gordon Graves
Y. M. C. A. Committee
C. A. Tevebaugh
Historical Society Sets Friday Meeting and Relic Room Tour
The Historical Society will hold its June meeting in the court room with a public relic room inspection Friday night. A brief program follows, then attendees may view the society’s relics in the Relic Room after the Court Room program. Meet at 7:30 at the south court house door and ride the elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Weenie
the Historical Society
Kokomo Defeats Delphi Legion 2 to 0
The Delphi American Legion Junior team fell 2 to 0 to Kokomo in a Wednesday afternoon game. Gee pitched well for Delphi, allowing one earned run. Last Sunday Lafayette beat the locals 8 to 5. a return game is set at Lafayette Friday, with Delphi hosting Frankfort Sunday and Delphi at Fowler the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
American Legion
Kokomo
Gee
Lafayette
Frankfort
Fowler
Lewis N. Coomey Dies Unexpectedly at 28
The Delphi community mourns Lewis N. Coomey 28 died at his sister Irene Thayer’s home in Indianapolis after a heart ailment. He had been treated at St. Vincent Hospital, dismissed Monday, and a Tuesday telegram spoke of his improvement before the shock news Wednesday. He was born October 24 1902 in Frankfort spent most of life in Delphi worked with his father in the timing business and belonged to the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph’s Church. He leaves parents James and (maiden name) Coomey four sisters Ada Franks Hermosia Calif Marie Burton Lebanon Jennie Gladfelder Decatur Ill and a brother Robert at home Funeral services are set for St Joseph’s Church Saturday at 10 am with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis N.coomey
Irene Thayer
Indianapolis
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Frankfort
Delphi
James Coomey
Ada Franks
Hérmosia
Calif
Marie Burton
Lebanon
Jennie Gladfelder
Decatur
Ill
Thayer
Robert
St. Joseph’s Church
Forty First Anniversary Members Reared in Tippecanoe Gather
Four couples from Tippecanoe township celebrated their forty first wedding anniversaries at the George Thayer home near Delphi. A noon dinner for thirty eight featured yellow and white decorations marking the golden decade as all eight children attended. The youngest guest was six week old Jean Matthieson, daughter of Everett Matthieson of Berwyn, Illinois. The Todd, Brewer and Thayer families were represented by multiple members at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe Township
George Thayer
Delphi
Jean Matthieson
Everett Matthieson
Berwyn, Ill
Matthieson
Ruth Todd
Todd
Gerald Clawson
George Todd
Demurrer Overruled in Madison Township Trustee Case
The circuit court overruled the demurrer of W. T. Gilliam trustee of Madison township to a mandate action challenging the advisory board. Judge H E Pruitt ruled the board members qualified. Gilliam then filed an answer with the same claims. A birth announced at St Hirse hospital Lafayette brought joy to Bir and Mrs Joseph Ives. grandparents from Champaign and Indianapolis arrived to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Gilliam
Madison Township
Borad
James
Troxell
Benton Aiken
H.E. Pruitt
Demurréx
Burton Gossee
John E. Chapman
Gilliam
A Win
Bir
Joseph Ives
St. Hirsebath Hiéepitel
Lafayette
Prettyman
Champaign
Josephine ‘Ives
Indianapolis
Joseph Thotanas
Rev Rist Delivers First Sermon Here in Delphi
Rev. Benjamin Rist, new pastor of the Phi Methodist Church, delivered his first sermon using John 12 21 See Jesus as the year’s goal. He came from Clinton where he aided a city hit by mine closures and unemployment. C O Julius chaired the service as flowers decorated the church. About 300 people attended a Delphi Park picnic Monday night honoring Rev. and Mrs. Manker who move to Indiana Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Benjamin Rist
Phi. Methodist Church
Rist
Delphi
Clinton
C. O. Julius
Board of Trustees
Delphia
Delphi ‘Park
O. P P. Manker
Indiana Harbor
Methodist Church
William B. Smith
H. B. Wilson
W. C. Smith
Annual Hill Picnic Set For July 8 On the Hill
Iliam Grant Smith, president, announces the Hill picnic to be held on the lawn at Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Clauser’s home. Supper at 6 30. Cliff Dwellers formed in 1920. invited are residents from that era and those who have lived on the Hill since then. Former residents will give talks. all Hill residents urged to attend and bring baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iliam Grant Smith
A. C. Clauser
Narrow-gauge rolling stock shipped and railway updates
Fifty years ago the narow gauge rolling stock was shipped on Tuesday and a standard gauge train from the north was expected within a week. Prof Eckford plans his first dancing class soiree next Wednesday. A Grand Army of the Republic post petitions organization in the city as the Prince William postmaster resigns and the local post office is closed. The Monticello arrival occurred last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckford
Grand Army of the Republic
Robinson
Erie
Prince William
Monticello
Local Elections Highlight Ward Contest and Judicial Candidacy
Twenty five years ago James P. Wason was chosen as the Democratic candidate for judge and a race for councilman in the first ward required a special election. The ballot showed a close vote among Jett Julus Wella and Miex Josephine was to be married next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Wason
Judge
Hilar Lake
Jett
Julus
Wella
Miex
Josephine
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William Jennings Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Scopes
University of Chicago
The
American Medical Association
U. S
Milt Mertz
Near- Burnettsville
Babe
Young Peoples Head
S. S
Darwin Church
Howard Howell
Depauw
Lake Freeman Hotel
State Y. M. C. A
Pathippecanoe River
J. M. Triggs
Huntington
Camp Sbedford
Cleveland
J. H. Mitchener
Peru
C. O. Holmes
Gary
L. A. Schwan
Ft. Wayne
A. H. Goddard
Historical Society
Margowski
Delphi Legion
Lewis N. Coomey
Rev. Rist
the Citizen
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