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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
1
The Mexican treasury declared bank notes from defunct Mexican banks no longer legal tender. In the United States, notes from failed national banks are retired and covered by bonds. The piece contrasts Mexican money policy with U.S. banking safeguards and cites related state and federal financial reforms.
The first checks for loans on the bonus certificates authorized by Congress have arrived in Delphi. Recipients filed their applications the day after the act passed and checks are being mailed from Indianapolis at about 1000 per day. The Veterans Bureau reported 2 million paid and 1 million more received, with officers Floyd Julien and Wilbur Lane processing many applications. loan processing takes about three weeks.
The Flora sectional tournament finances show Delphi High School receiving 5.09 dollars as its share with nine participating schools each getting 2.51 and 11725 per season ticket. Delphi sold 22 season tickets totaling 2.58. Total receipts 652.00 and expenses 344.29. Flora received 100 after expenses, 62 transportation, 100 more, S H A A took 0.45. Remainder split half to schools and half by tickets sold. 228 season tickets were sold with Friday and Saturday crowds large.
Stephen Kleckner an 82 year old Camden area farmer was found dead at his farm five miles east of Camden with a bullet wound to the head and a small calibre rifle at his side. A note said he was dissatisfied with life and he had prior attempts. The body was moved to an undertaking establishment.
Emil H. Mangel principal lists the names Morris Binney Morris Clem James Crum Carl Davis John Herron Rex Hinkle Arthur Koup John Lowman Robert McCarty Harold Mocherman Robert Patty Floyd Primmer Ray Rees Florence Robison Ruth Sandifur Ralph Snyder Woodrow Stevenson Gertrude Stong General Thompson Myrabelle Trent Helen Whetzel Kathryn White Helen Winegardner and Viola White man for the commence ment exercises on April 21.
One engineman was killed and another fatally injured in a southbound Monon wreck early Thursday morning. Officials report a fatal train collision with casualties among crew members.
The high school boys and girls glee clubs present The Lucky Jade a two act musical comedy next Friday night March 27 in the high school auditorium Reserved seats are on sale at Adams and Afflis drug store Admission 35 cents The plot centers on the Courtney family at The Beeches Mary Ann Horace Ferguson and the jade ear of Liza The jade car brings misfortune and a duel ensues foreclosing proceedings are forestalled by Col Waverly In the end Liza prophecies are resolved the jade is restored and John wins Mary Ann with added good fortune Cast includes Mary Ann Courtney John Endicott Col Waverly Mrs Courtney Liza and Horace Ferguson plus a chorus of guests and maids
Sheriff Ray Fisher of White County was killed last Sunday morning by Will and Scott Talbutt tied to a bank robbery case. The funeral was attended by Sheriff Jess Clawson and Floyd Julien as officials plan to appoint Maude Fisher, widow of the slain sheriff, as interim sheriff at a White County commissioners meeting.
The Arc Theatre in Delphi was sold Monday by George Kendall to R. E. Stults of Gary. Plans include remodeling, redecorating, new seats, and a modern sound system costing about $5,000. A new screen will be installed, a rebuilt floor added, and the interior redecorated in gold and old rose. Two hundred fifty new seats, first class projectors, and revised show times are planned. Opening films undecided. premiere to be announced. Card party and dance hosted by Pochohontas Lodge March 20.
The Delphi Citizen launches Booster Day with triple votes for subscriptions through March 25. Both new and renewing subscribers earn equal votes, with a 20 percent cash award for active non prize winners. Early participation boosts chances to win April 29 prizes.
A fleet of eleven Ford trucks with commercial bodies will be on display at Delphi Motor Sales Monday afternoon. The fleet hails from Indianapolis where Ford runs a permanent commercial exhibit. Accessories dealers helped finance the exhibit and the Indianapolis display will run all day.
The piece traces Reed Case a 16 year old brick contractor who built the first Hendricks County court house and later sections of the canal from Delphi toward Tippecanoe. It notes his partnership Spears Case built a lock near Pittsburg to aid river navigation and records surrounding land battles over the lock site and Case family homes in Delphi.
Fred E H Wheeler president reports that he and W B Smith secretary secured a number of new members. Businessmen are canvassed to join to boost activity. Plans for an active year outlined and a merchants division meeting planned to discuss Boogter Day.
DePauw University coach Tubby Moffett will address the Delphi Lions Club banquet on March 31. About 200 basketball enthusiasts are expected. meals cost 50 cents with a 25 cent add-on for medals. The club and Chamber of Commerce plan highway paving support for state road 25.
The 1931 legislature ended at midnight with 181 laws and seventeen more passed in closing hours vetoed by Gov. Leslie. Governor vetoed seven bills including the old age pension. pocket vetoes affected Indianapolis measures and labor bills on injunctions and wage scales. Other unsigned acts covered Terre Haute city hall, branch banks, three member school boards, and school transport changes.
The Child Health and Protection Conference will be held at Delphi Presbyterian church next Thursday. Mrs. Myron Ives announces the Carroll County program, one of the first in the state to join, with afternoon sessions including songs, addresses, and charter discussion led by local ministers and state Y M C A officials.
Logansport clinched the regional title with a 23 to 13 victory over Delphi to advance to the Indiana state tournament in Indianapolis. Earlier, Logansport defeated Brookston 35 to 16, while Delphi edged Peru 21 to 18 in overtime. Brownstown and Frankfort loom in the next state round as the region sends its champion to face top contenders.
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