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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

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Delphi Wins Regional Tilt as D H S Heads to State Tournament

Delphi defeats Sharpsville 21 to 20 in a tense regional final to earn a spot in the Indiana state meet. Marion was soundly beaten by Delphi earlier, while Delphi’s Moore and Crosby sparked the late rally for the victory. Delphi advances to face Anderson in the state tournament with strong local support expected.

Delphi Sharpeyville Marion Gymnasium Barn Yard Sharpsville Marion Carroll County Perigo Crosby Moore Bee Aten Gace Hawkins

A Friendly Spirit From Flora Businessmen to Delphi Team

The Flora business community extends well wishes to the Delphi basketball team competing in the Marion regional. The editor praises sportsmanlike support by local leaders, notes healthy rivalry fuels school spirit, and urges continued encouragement from families and officials alike.

Flora Delphi Marion

Anti-Knocks Banqueted by Oil Company in Delphi

Delphi Anti-Knocks basketball team members and about fifty guests enjoyed a dinner in the Presbyterian church dining room. C A Davies praised the team and donors, with out of town visitors including the Davies family from Fowler and the Pleasants from West Lebanon.

Delphi Anti- Knocks Presbyterian Church St. Patrick’s C. A. Davies Anti-Knocks Team, Who Be It Remembered, Lnt Delphi High School Davies Harold Isaacs

Pickles Operetta Sells Out Cast At High School Theater

The Girls and Boys Glee Club presents the operetta Pickles Friday night March 30 in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Hans Mair Ian David Baum Louisa Frances Keen Bumski William Wason Captain K aski Parke Beadle Bumski Robert Haugh Jennison Jones Ernest Gripe Jigo Doxey Moore Ilona Jean Kramer Arthur Crefont John Bunnell June Pennington Jonas H Pennington Peter Piper Pickles Edgar Titlow Lady Vivian Delaney Mildred Blickenstaff.

Hans Mair Ian David Baum Louisa Frances Keen Bumski Kinski William Wason K’aski Detective Bureau of Vienna Parke Beadle Bumski Ry Robert Haugh J Jennison Jones Oes Ee Ewes Ernest Gripe Jigo Etree Doxey Moore Ilona Jean Kramer Arthur Crefont Artigo Eee John Bunnell June Pennington America Jean. Pruitt Jonas H. Pennington Peter Piper Pickles Edgar Titlow Vivian Delaney Mildred Blickenstaff

Marriage Licenses List Shows DelphI and Kokomo Couples

Ralph E Hill a road worker and Dortha May Williams both of Delphi obtain a marriage license. Ralph Diederich a farmer from Kokomo marries Eunice E Oyler of Flora with license granted.

Ralph E.hill Dortha May Williams Delphi Ralph Diederich Kokomo Eunice E. Oyler

Schedule of afternoon games and pairings for Delphi ASEAN event

The notice lists starting times and matchups for an afternoon basketball program. It notes 9 o clock start, Kendallville vs Bedford at 10, Central of Evansville and Muncie at 2, Rochester vs Martinsville at 3, Washington Colum bus at 4, Frankfort vs East Chicago at 7 30, Logansport vs Rushville at 8 30. It mentions Delphi defeating Anderson and possible opponents pending results from previous day with a 9 30 Saturday morning deadline to decide if Evansville or Muncie will be the opponent.

Indiana Delphi Anderson Kendallville Bedford Evansville Muncie Rochester Martinsville Washington Columbus Frankfort Chicago Logansport Rushville

Democrat candidates announcing for county offices

Edwin Flora declares for county treasurer and files with the county clerk. A farmer and stock raiser from Democrat township he has served one term as township trustee and pledges the same impartial policy. Morris W Ayres announces for sheriff. a Carroll County native with auto and tractor business background. He is entering politics for the first time and will seek the nomination and election.

Edwin Flora Flora Farm Bureau Morris W. Ayres Mr. Ayres Carroll County Democrat Township Bringhurst Bringhurst High School Ayres Daniel Morris Jefferson

Beard Seeks Carroll County Sheriff Nomination Again

Edward T. Beard, former sheriff nominee and defeated by a small margin, announces another bid on the Democratic ticket. A farmer and stock raiser from Clay township with prior service as county recorder, Beard is a well known party figure seeking party support amid five candidates for the office in Carroll County.

Edward T. Beard Carroll County Seard Clay Township Beard

Sugar Camps Move to Full Time Operation

Local sugar camps have operated full time for the past two weeks and pure syrup is appearing on the market at $2.25 a gallon. The maple syrup industry is shrinking in Carroll County as camps die out and the year’s crop grows smaller, with sugar taffy and sugar water beer likely to become old time traditions.

Carroll County

Logansport Monticello State Road No 24 Bid Made

J C O'Connor of O'Connor Construction attended the bid opening in Indianapolis for the Logansport to Monticello State road No 24. The McNalney company won the contract for 234000 dollars, with O'Connor just 3200 under the next lowest bidder in a tight margin.

J. C. O’connor O’connor Construction Company Indianapolis Logansport Monticello McNalney Company O’connor Company

City Receives Gasoline Tax Share Totaling 1009.29

City Clerk Arnold reports the state automobile department sent 1009.29 as the citys share of gasoline tax receipts, part of the distributed revenue for local funds.

Arnold State Automobile Department

Baby chicks delivery guaranteed by Deane & Rice Poultry Farm

The Colburn Indiana supplier Deane and Rice Poultry Farm offers blood tested flocks including Barred Rocks White Rocks 8 C R I Reds and White Leghorns with guaranteed delivery Buck Creek 112 23. Also listed are fresh fish and oysters Hall's in Delphi Indiana.

Deane& Rice Poultry Farm Colburn Ind Buck Creek Delphi Indiana Hall

William Gros Dies at 80 in Carroll County

William Gros, longtime Carroll County resident born in the city, died last Wednesday at 3 a.m. after months of illness. He was 80, spent his life on Main Street, trained as a jeweler, and worked with Richard Higginbottom. A charter Knights of Pythias member and former president of the county historical society, he is survived by his widow and son Hubert of Indianapolis. Funeral services were set for 2:00 p.m. at his residence with Rev. E. M. Martinson officiating. burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.

William Gros Carroll County Mr. Gros Main Street Richard Higginbottom National Bank Gros Knights of Pythias Lodge of Delphi Hubert Indianapolis E. M. Martinson Odd Fellows Cemetery

Buick coupe stolen from local physician’s home

A thief took the Buick coupe of Dr. John Carney from the physician’s garage around 1 AM Sunday. The car was driven far, abandoned near Maxon Ford three miles west of town, and recovered about 3 PM that day. The paint was scratched and bearings may be damaged. no suspect or clues yet.

John Carney Maxon Ford

Camden Lodge Hosts Golden Jubilee Social Event

The Knights of Pythias lodge in Camden celebrated the founding of the order with a social event described as a golden jubilee. A Logansport orchestra provided music as members and their invited guests danced, with biweekly parties planned. March 26 will conclude the series, each member bringing guests.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Camden Order Logansport

Henderson Completes Purdue Dairy Course at Purdue

George R. Henderson of near Delphi has completed the eight weeks winter course in agriculture at Purdue University signaling satisfactory completion. The closing exercises honored sixty six students including one woman. Courses covered general agriculture dairy manufacturing dairy production and animal husbandry attracting attendees from four states.

George R. Henderson Delphi Purdue University

Mullin to Hold Public Sale in Rock Creek Township

County Road Superintendent William Mullin will hold a public sale at his Rock Creek Township farm next Tuesday before moving to Burrows. The sale is expected to attract many buyers for stock and implements. At Burrows on March 24 L McKinney will auction household goods starting 12:30 with Charles Eikenberry as auctioneer.

William Mullin Rock Creek Township Burrows Burrows L. McKinney Mullin Hoshaw Bros McKinney Charles Eikenberry

Architect J Atwood Opens Office Here Near Tippecanoe River

Architect J Atwood, formerly of Detroit, has opened offices in town. He will focus on drawing plans for cottages along the Tippecanoe River and also offer repair, rebuilding and general contracting services.

J. Atwood Detroit Tippecanoe River

Indictment of John Sanders May Be Quashed

Lafayette reports that John C. Sanders of Delphi former state bank examiner faces a motion to quash his August indictment for alleged irregularities in examining Peoples Loan and Trust Co. of Lafayette. Attorneys argue the charge is not an offense. His supporters say political motive and insistence on cash counts shows thoroughness.

Lafayette John C. Sanders Delphi State Bank Peoples Loan & Trust Company Sanders Benjamin F. Carr Monticello Williamsport

Declarations Of Candidacy Filed In Local Races

By press hour the list shows Democrats naming candidates for Treasurer Irwin M Flora Rascal F Wagoner Sheriff Morris W Ayres Henry Powell Albert G Cliffton Henry M Crong John W Sinks Clerk Floyd J Julien Recorder Oscar Baird Wilson E Bush Precinct Committeeman Roy Bowman Rock Creek Fred Voorhees Monroe Delegate Warren H Bowman Republican Recorder Burnside E Haynes Sheriff Doxey Moore Jesse R Clawson.

Citizens Irwin M. Flora Rascal F. Wagoner William Plant Morris W. Ayres Henry Powell Albert G. Cliffton Henry M. Crong John W. Sinks Floyd J. Julien Oscar §. Baird Wilson E. Bush Roy Bowman Rock Creek Township Fred Voorhees Monroe Township Warren H. Bowman

Return Home After a Long Auto Tour

Mr and Mrs E M Cripe of Camden returned home last week after an extended automobile tour that began last August. They traveled about seventeen thousand miles via the northern route to Yellow stone National park west to the Pacific coast down to Mexico through Texas and several southern states to Indiana. He says roughly half the miles were on paved roads with no car trouble or mishap.

E. M. Cripe Camden Yellowstone National Park Pacific Coast Mexico Texas Indiana

Delphi Sees New Collecting Agency Opening

John Wood, after three years with the Ruffing Shop, resigns to join with John Hamling in opening a collecting and credit agency. They will handle accounts of any nature, foreign or local, meeting a long felt need in Delphi.

John Wood John Hamling Delphi

Hardware dealers hold their annual gathering

Carroll County hardware dealers met at the Haughey Mount home last Monday evening for dinner hosted by Mrs. E. C. Wells Sunday school class. Afterward the group proceeded to city hall for a business session led by President Charles Baker of Camden.

Carroll County Hardware Dealers Haughey Mount E. C. Wells Charles Baker Camden

Quality Comes First Pearson's Meat Market Motto

Pearson's Meat Market promotes quality and service with the motto Satisfaction is our motto. The ad provides phone number 162 for contact and ordering.

Pearson Meat Market

Delphi Business Men Thank Region for Support

The Delphi community thanks county businesses and schools for their good wishes as the high school basketball team advances to the state meet after a regional win. Local merchants express appreciation for Flora and other county teams and schools that offered support and cheer.

Delphi Flora

Delphi celebrates regional basketball victory in grand parade

Jubilant Delphi witnesses a postgame celebration after the high school team wins at Marion. Crowds fill streets and Crosby hotel as players and coach Lostutter receive praise. Banquet and joyous scenes mark a town-wide tribute with plans for Indianapolis victory.

Delphi Marion Lostutter Indianapolis Victor Carroll County

Delphi High School Hosts Oratorical Contest Winners

The Delphi oratorical contest at the high school auditorium crowned Kenneth Leibert first with Ernest Gripe and David Baum sharing second. Subjects included The Present Significance of the Constitution and The Development of the Constitution. Frances Reed and Helen Rasler also competed. judges Superintendent Elder and two Monticello teachers praised the effort.

Delphi Kenneth Leibert Ernest Gripe David Baum Frances Reed Helen Rasler Elder Monticello Wilbur Hall

New Suits Open in Tippecanoe County Courts

Matthias R Rothenberger files against Sell Doty and others with attorney William Robinson listed for the plaintiff Elwood L Lester sues Grace Lester and others in Tippecanoe County Frank Kinmel represents the plaintiff in that action.

Matthias R. Rothenberger Sell S. Doty William Robinson Elwood L. Lester Grace Lester Tippecanoe County Frank Kinmel

Coal thieves jailed for six months at penal farm

William Heathcote and Frank Holsclaw, both about 25 and married with children, pleaded guilty in Circuit court before Judge James O. Obear to stealing coal from Wa bash railroad cars. Holsclaw drew five months and $25 in fines. Heathcote received six months or one month more than Holsclaw and the same fine. About three tons were dropped east of the city near the paper mill with one ton found at the men’s homes. Det. A J Bixler of Peru and Sheriff Riley Sink located and arrested them Sunday afternoon. they were taken to Putnamville following sentencing Monday.

William Heathcote Frank Holsclaw James 0.Obear Wabash Holsclaw Heathcote Obear Wabash Railroad Company A. J. Bixler Peru Bixby Riley Sink Sink Putnamville

JuliusReports Chicago Style Show At Natl Clothiers Conven

C O Julius returning from Chicago reports on the National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers convention. The hotel Sherman fashion show featured a pantomime plot highlighting proper dress as a business and social asset and showcased men and women’s latest modes. Booths displayed current men’s apparel trends from retailers and manufacturers.

C. O. Julius Chicago National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Clothiers Hotel Sherman Fashion Art League of America

Two Merchants Launch Joint Sales Across Delphi Area

A. H. Brewer and Mount & Sons launch a joint promotional blitz with thousands of bills promoting a two week event around Delphi. Mount & Son offers ten day specials on hardware, implements, and house furnishings with free forged steel wrenches on every sale item March 15 to 24. Brewer advertises a store wide clearance including a large footwear stock as the event opens this morning, promising real bargains and cheerful inducements for shoppers.

A. H. Brewer and Mount & Sons Delphi Mount & Son

Deer Creek Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed to March 16

The Deer Creek Township Farm Bureau meeting in Delphi is postponed from Thursday to Friday March 16 due to the district Farm Bureau meeting in Lafayette on the 15th. Several residents will attend the district all day meeting in Lafayette Thursday. The Clay Township Farm Bureau will present the program Friday evening.

Deer Creek Township Farm Bureau Delphi District Farm Bureau Lafayette Clay Township Farm Bureau

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