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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
2
A reflective Easter note urges readers to consider the Christian center of their life. The author contrasts following Jesus with serving self and warns a life cannot have two centers. The piece underscores turning thoughts to Christ during the Easter season.
The piece notes agreement on balancing the budget but deep splits on how to do it. Opposition to a federal sales tax is strong in both parties, who split in the House over who bears the burden. It argues for sound tax reduction as an alternative to the sales tax.
In the U S House last week the dry vs wet split defined the prohibition election. The tally 227 dry 187 wet signals where incumbents stand, with Will Wood of Lafayette voting wet while claiming a dry motive. His stance may affect party primary dynamics and the GOP’s battle over prohibition alignment.
The piece argues that a two million dollar deficit after twelve years of Republican rule is blamed on Congress not the White House. It contends presidents like Harding Coolidge and Hoover faced Congress of their own party, while Roosevelt Wilson and Cleveland fought insurgencies but still prevailed. The author points to a myth of presidential omnipotence and Congress as the spender.
The piece accuses Hoover of yielding to campaign allies in Congress and endorsing costly measures like the Farm Relief bill and Smoot Hawley tariff. It argues these choices triggered tariff retaliation, export declines, factory shutdowns, unemployment, and rising deficits while Democrats cut $114 million from the budget. It predicts future Administration officials will tout economy as campaign proof.
A reader expressed pleasure in an opposing editorial on the general sales tax before Congress. The note highlights the editor's role in reflecting personal opinion on the editorial page, not the news columns.
A reader mocks the sales tax clause in the pending revenue bill as a mere flea bite compared to the tax people have paid since 1928 under Hoover’s era.
Frederick L. Kraemer of New York argues in a New York Herald Tribune letter that in the first full year under the Hawley Smoot tariff U S exports exceeded imports by 650 million but mainly due to subsidized wheat cotton copper and petroleum sold below production cost. he warns continued high duties drive up prices and harm national commerce and living standards.
A political notice announces Mahlon Kerlin's candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of Carroll County in the Republican primary on Tuesday May 3, 1932, urging support from voters.
A candidate from Deer Creek township runs in the Republican primary for the Coroner of Carroll County on Tuesday May 3. The notice urges voter support and participation in the renomination contest.
Larry Boone has authorized The Citizen to announce his candidacy for the sheriff nomination in Carroll County subject to the Republican primary on May 3, 1932.
Glenn R. Slenker of Monticelo announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from the district of Carroll White and Clinton counties subject to the May 3 1932 primary election.
SELL DEE ALLEN has authorized The Citizen to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Carroll County subject to the primary on May 3, 1932.
Paul W Black of Monroe Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Carroll County, subject to the primary election on May 3, 1932.
Ruth McCormick has authorized The Citizen to announce her candidacy for Recorder of Carroll County, subject to the Democratic primary election. The primary is set for May 3, 1932.
John R. Smock files for the Republican primary, seeking election as Carroll County prosecutor. Submitting his candidacy under party rules, he outlines platform aims for the office.
Byron W. Calvert authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for Recorder of Carroll County subject to the Democratic primary on May 3 1932.
Dr John T Kirkpatrick authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for Coroner of Carroll County. He runs in the Democratic primary on May 3, 1932, subject to the outcome of the election.
Henry Butch Crone authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for Sheriff of Carroll County for the election set on May 3, 1932.
Claude Wickard of Carrollton Township authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for joint state senator from Carroll White and Clinton counties subject to the Democratic primary on May 3 1932.
Arthur Mullin of Adams Township authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for joint representative from Carroll and Cass counties subject to the Democratic primary on May 3, 1932.
Lon Perrigo authorizes The Citi es to announce his candidacy for the RoCrette nomination for Sheriff of Carroll County subject to the primary election May 3 1932.
Robert F. Johnson of Burlington Township authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Carroll County, subject to the primary election on May 3, 1932.
Charles M. Harvey of Rock Creek Township authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for Sheriff of Carroll County subject to the Democratic primary election of June 3, 1931.
Homer Overley authorizes The Tizen to announce his candidacy for May 3 1932 with formal notice to readers and supporters. The civic move signals a run in the upcoming political contest as detailed by the newspaper.
L G Harris approves The Citi as the site for a Democratic primary election event, detailing authorization and procedural notes for voting activities.
Wade W. Fare authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for the clerk of the Carroll circuit court sub section dated May 3, 1932.
Wilbur Lane authorizes officials in Carroll circuit court to take action by directing clerks to perform duties. The filing outlines steps for court clerk responsibilities and immediate procedural measures.
A notice states John Rothrock authorizes the Joint Senator from Carroll White and Clinton counties subject to the Democratic primary on May 3, 1932.
Haynes authorizes The Citizen to announce his candidacy for renomination as Carroll County Recorder in the Republican primary to be held May 3.
The article reflects on a weekend motor trip to Akron and a Rockfield convention highlighting wholesome companionship fostered by interdenominational youth activities. It notes a tree planting ceremony, school speeches, and a luncheon by the Young Ladies Missionary Society, praising the communal effort of town and country women.
A Rockfield account describes a 1932 club gathering where women supported the event with flowers and pencils and a timekeeper. It celebrates friendship, church and club life, recalling a day of wholesome companionship and the lasting value of shared activities for the Bank of Life.
Carroll County residents follow the U S House decision on altering the dry law. Rep Will R Wood of Lafayette, long seen as dry, votes to amend the policy, a notable shift as he begins his first campaign from the new Second district.
James O. Cox of Valparaiso files for the Democratic nomination in the Second district adding a Porter county challenger alongside Ira Tilton, longtime attorney and county chairman. Local Democrats are unfamiliar with Cox.
Local friends of Fred Landis Logansport editor express concern that Carroll County Republican leaders seek delegates for M Bert Thurman, Watson’s gubernatorial rival. Landis has not entered the race yet, with supporters urging him to consider a U S Senate run against James E Watson.
The state committee debates a proposal to require all gubernatorial candidates to file two or three weeks before the state convention on June 8 and 9 to prevent convention deadlock. Critics warn the rule could be voted down by the convention, leaving two announced Republican hopefuls M. Bert Thorman and James M. Knapp.
A note indicates Carroll County could see tax delinquency totaling about $6,000 annually if the Indiana Service Corporation stops operating. Taxes currently come from Dee Creek and Rock Creek townships and the city of Delphi, with possible abandonment of the tax by the company.
Mary Jane Harter aged 74 died early Monday at her home two miles northeast of Deer Creek after suffering a stroke three weeks earlier. She lived in Deer Creek for 35 years. Survived by brother Michael Fox who lived with her, another brother Daniel Fox of Deer Creek, and three sisters Mrs Jesse Wallace of near Camden, Mrs Chauncey Fouts, and Miss Rebecca Fox of Deer Creek. Radio tubes Herb Smith.
The Rytex Co of Indianapolis will sponsor a weekly 6 30 PM broad cast on WFBM titled The Rytex Melody Man. Citizens are invited to inspect Delph i Citizen stationery line of 200 sheets 100 envelopes printed for $1 in white or colored vellum paper at the office.
The Delphi Citizen urges lawyers and bankers to send estate settlement and other legal notices to the paper. The publishers Wayne and Grace Cady Coy state that rates are fixed by state law and the Citizen is priced no higher than other newspapers. Readers are asked to inform clients to direct notices to The Delphi Citizen.
The Carroll Circuit Court appoints Harry E. Reed as administrator of the estate of Caroline Stanley of Carroll County Indiana, declared solvent. Delphi Indiana, March 14 1932. Smith and Smith, Attorneys.
The Judge of the Carroll Circuit Court appoints E. Bowen and Jesse C. Moore as administrators with the will annexed of the estate of Abner T. Bowen, late of Carroll County Indiana, with Cartwright Wason Carr and Paul Davis as attorneys. March 8, 1932.
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