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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1927

Page

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Military Training in Schools Proves Beneficial and Economical

Brigadier General at Culver Military Academy argues R O T C in schools strengthens national defense without fostering militarism. He notes the National Defense Act of 1920 funds and regulates ROTC, enabling cadet leadership training while limiting equipment due to budget constraints and War Department oversight.

Culver Military Academy United States American Legion America Congress War Department

Busy County Capitol Monday With Sessions Ahead

County officials prepare for a busy Monday as the Board of County Commissioners and the County Board of Review begin sessions. Commissioners likely finish in two days. tax equalization work will extend thirty days. Contracts for three road projects may be awarded pending bids Lahrie road Rock Creek township Noah E Flora road Democrat township Elam Plank road Jackson township. A bond issue of about 14200 for W M Wingard road is to be heard. Auditor J L Whiteman calls a special County Council session for Thursday June 9 to fund deficiencies including the county surveyor salary.

Court House Board of County Commissioners County Board of Review Rock Creek Noah E. Flora Democrat Township Jackson Township Commissioners Board J. L. Whiteman County Council Citizen

Washington Township advertises bids for school repairs

Mrs Enda Yeager trustee of Washington township announced plans to let contracts for large supplies and repairs to school houses. The official notice appears in this week's Citizen as required by law. The act now imposes a misdemeanor for noncompliance and a fine up to 25 dollars per offense.

Enda Yeager Washington Township Delphi General Assembly

Farmers to Seek Tax Reduction in Carroll County

A State Board of Tax Commissioners representative will hold a June 14 hearing in Delphi to review real estate valuations with the County Board of Review. The Carroll County Farm Bureau directs township chairmen to collect data on assessed values and sales to support a land valuation reduction request, aided by the Farm Bureau tax committee and Orvil Shock.

State Tax Board Delphi State Board of Tax Commissioners Carroll County County Board of Review Carroll County Farm Bureau The Farm Bureau Frank S. Girard George. A. Thomas A. A. Newer Orvil Schock

First Band Concert Draws Crowd Amid Cold Evening

A large audience gathered for the first band concert despite a cool night. The performance featured strong musicianship and a memorable set, with director Hoshaw overseeing the event and signaling a successful start to the series.

Hoshaw Eeve Bed

Delphi High School Holds Annual Commencement

Delphi high school graduation was held in the school auditorium with Professor F C Tilden of DePauw University delivering the commencement address on A New Education for a New World. Diplomas were awarded by Superintendent C T Amick and Principal Virgil Stinebaugh. eight students earned 95 percent averages and many 90 percent averages were noted across classes.

Delphi High School F.C. Tilden DePauw University E. M. Martinson R. B. Kern C.T. Amick Virgil Stinebaugh Jesse Retherford E. O. Grimm Haughey Mount Delphi Paul Carter Flora Betty Amick Charles T. Black Albert G. Blickenstaff Margaret Francis Caldwell Catherine Conn Charles E. Shasa Eee Bate Parson Robert H. Holsinger A Hoover Ruth Johns Anna William Samuel Kerlin Josephine G. Myers Katherine E. McDowell Watson €. McCormick Mary Ruth Pierce Paul F.quinn Paul “Rees Beatrice Rhodenbauch James Whitcomb Riley Ardel L. Richter Lacey Marie Roskus Watson Mccormick Paul Quinn Irene Shaffer John Stewart Edward Ferrier Frances Reed Charles Crone Bessie Garrison William Kerlin Mary Heiland Charles Kerlin Junior Orr Mildred Wagoner Mary Fisher John Benner Lucile Parrish Freeman Redding Elsie Wells Edith Baum Jean Kramer Thelma Lantz Dorothy Lyons Helen

Scheduling Set for 1927 Country Club Golf Tourney

The 1927 schedule for the Delphi golf tournament is announced. The opener features Ren s selaer at Delphi on June 12, with the event concluding September 4 at Monticello after away and home matches against Rensselaer Frankfort West Lafayette Walcott Attica Monticello Logansport and other opponents.

Delphi Rensselaer Monticello Frankfort West Lafayette Walcott Attica Logansport

Medical student enters Indiana University School of Medicine

Arthur B. Richter son of Frank Richter of Flora has entered the University to study medicine. He had been visiting home after leaving his teaching post at Jasper Indiana where he served as an athletics instructor. He will pursue his medical studies until earning the M D degree.

Arthur “B., Richter Frank Richter Flora Jasper Ind Mr. Richter Indiana University

Marriage Licenses Granted in Counties Listed

Andrew A Ritchey farmer Jackson township to M M Stachel Monroe township Delphi to S Ruth Mullen dere Rockfield Nis Sd Furnish farmer Deer Clerk to Edith Marie Maxwell Camden

Andrew A. Ritchey Jackson Township M. M Stachel Monroe Township Delphi S. Ruth Mullendere Rockfield Nis Sd Furnish Edith Marie Maxwell Camden

Hail Damage Across City Strikes Homes and Businesses

A destructive hailstorm caused extensive damage in the city, shattering glass in the hothouse and several storefronts. The cost is estimated at least 500 dollars, with two thirds rising from replacement labor. Cars, roofs, and auto tops suffered dents and holes.

Delphi Baum Boyd-Martin Boat Factory New York Ford Garage Julius Clothing Ruffingg Crosby Hotel Wilson Building Franklin Street

Cass Farmers Sue to Collect 2500 for Hogs

Eight Cass County farmers sue in circuit court over payments for hogs shipped May 18 to Routh Packing under Flora Commission. A $2500 Flora check was stopped after Hughes’s dealings. plaintiffs seek to have Routh pay the rightful recipients. Names and amounts listed include Spitznogle 575, Rice 250, Carter 326, Hollenback 200, Vernon 200, Reuben Ball 75, Jacob Ball 50.

Flora Commission Company Cass County Routh Packing Company John Hughes Flora Logansport Pharos-Tribune Hughes Routh Routh Company Harry Spitznogle Lillie Rice Romeo Carter Walter Hollenback Othias Vernon Reuben Ball Jacob Ball Hughés Fulton County Rochester Rochester Livestock Company Fekm Tanne Tha Sleb Mission Company

Guardians Named Walter X Snyder Appointed

Walter X Snyder has been appointed to a guardian role as part of a local appointment. The move names him to oversee specified duties and responsibilities within the organization.

Walter X. Snyder

Every Morn Is a World Made New

A personal travel diary from Las Vegas New Mexico May 26 describing daily renewal on the road. The writer notes meetings with Indiana transplants and a blind man whose sight returns. reflects on western landscapes heat drought and irrigation. The piece ends with a plea for kindness to newspaper readers.

Las Vegas New Mexico Pass Zane Grey Kansas Colorado Indiana Trinidad Colo Edinburg Oliver Moore la Mar Mr. Beadle Parke County Mentone Iivingin French Post Park Delphi Park Willys Knight Limited Alberquerque

Winners in Former Years Not Eligible This Summer

The Woman's Club and Chamber of Commerce announce that prize winners from last year cannot win again this season in the beautiful garden contest. The aim is to keep Delphi growing more beautiful and desirable rather than awarding repeat prizes, with honorable mention encouraged to sustain activity.

Woman’s Club Chamber of Commerce Delphi

Swatts Draws Place in Hays Oratorical Contest

Jack Swatts son of Samuel Swatts Delphi is one of six with manuscripts chosen by judges entitling him to speak in the Hays Oratorical contest on June 2. The annual event at Wabash College is open to all students. Swatts is a sophomore and a member of Delta Tau Delta.

Jack Swatts Samuel Swatts Delphi Wabash College Swatts Sophmore Wabash Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Arrest of John Gerard for DWI in West Delphi

John Gerard was arrested on Decoration Day for driving an automobile while intoxicated in West Delphi and placed in custody.

John Gerard West Delphi

Seven Carroll County Students to Graduate at IU Commencement

Carroll County is represented in Indiana University’s ninety-eighth annual commencement by seven students. About 900 will graduate that evening, with 802 diplomas to be awarded and 125 more seniors eligible to participate but not receive diplomas until October after extra credit hours. The Carroll County grads include John M. McCleary, Helen Wagoner, Ralph Hanna, Anna Carney, Meredith Carney, Ethel Budrow, and Lester Quinn. Everett Sanders will deliver the address as IU class of 1907 alumnus and former congressman. The day features breakfast, flag raising, tree planting, a peace pipe, and events leading to the 5 p.m. processional from Dunn Meadow to the stadium.

Carroll County Indiana University Everett Sanders Congress Indiana Coolidge I. U Memorial Stadium Camden John M. McCleary Delphi Helen M. Wagoner Commerce Ralph F. Hanna Anna M. Carney Meredith Carney Flora Ethel M. Budrow Lester H. Quinn Dunn Meadow

Delphi Park Opens With Excellent Program

William Margowski presided at an opening program for Delphi Park with remarks by Mrs. A C Clouser and Prof Dc Amick. James O Obear and Mayor Robinson spoke while Hubert Clifford and Roy Clauser performed with family. Candies were served as visitors praised the park’s attractive appearance and growing popularity for picnics and camping.

Lly Sg William Margowski A. C. Clouser Dc. T. Amick James O. Obear Robinson Hubert Clifford Josephine Roy Clauser Leo Ulm Margowski

Mrs Frank Sheppard Awards Banners for Highest Carroll County School Averages

Mrs Frank Sheppard county attendance officer awards banners to the top three Carroll County schools for highest yearly average attendance. Patton Jefferson township earns the county banner with 99 percent, Pyrmont Madison District No 2 at 98.62 percent, Carson Jefferson township takes third with 97.85 percent. Banners become permanent possessions but display starts next term. Sheppard notes illness reduced attendance.

Frank Sheppard Carroll County Patton Jefferson Township Pyrmont Madison Carson Sheppard

Gertrude G Hair Dies in Logansport

Katherine Gertrude Hair 43 died at home in Logansport last Monday after a long illness. Survived by husband James R Hair and daughter Jaunette Hair, her parents J B Emrick of Delphi and Harold Emrick of Canada, and several siblings including Mrs Ward Been of Bur. Burial plans not listed.

Katherine Gertrude Hair Love Rockfield James R. Hair Jaunette Hair J. B. Emrick Delphi Harold Osoyoos B. C Canada Buell Chicago John Ward Been Bur

J O Binkley Dies by Arsenic Poisoning in Camden

J O Binkley 64 ends his life after buying poison to kill rats at a Camden store. He lapsed into despondency tied to ill health and died at 5 30 pm at home. Survived by widow and daughter Rose ll Gish. Funeral at family residence. burial in Camden cemetery.

Camden J. O O. Binkley Binkley Camden Druf B. F. Wray H. Y. Mullen Rockfield Roselle Gish H. C. Sobokes Camden Lutheran I Ceme

Miss Maude Crooks Weds James Beadle in Indianapolis

Miss Maude LaVerne Crooks of Rockville became the bride of James Paul Beadle in Indianapolis at high noon. Rev Father Ritter officiated in the presence of Forest and Mrs Rockville Clearwater. The couple will reside in Delphi after a brief honeymoon and will live in the Gaynor apartment they furnished.

Maude LaVerne Crooks Rockville James Paul Beadle Indianapolis Father Ritter Forest Clearwater Parke County Clotine Frushour Jacksonville Seminary

Board of Education to Meet Monday

The County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly session Monday at 2 PM in the county superintendent’s office. The main issues are whether to retain the county health nurse post and the starting date for the upcoming schools. Superintendent T W Armstrong notes some trustees favor abolishing the office, though Miss Elsie DeLaney’s services are satisfactory.

County Board of Education County Superintendent of Schools T. W. Armstrong Elsie DeLaney

Surprise Marriage in Martinsville Delights Delphi and Rockfield Friends

Miss Ruth Mullendore of Rockfield and Russell Rockhill of Delphi secretly wed in Martinsville last Sunday. The bride is daughter of Postmaster Mullendore, and the groom, a National Guards sergeant, longresided in Delphi and worked at A. H. Brewer shoe store. Friends from Delphi and Rockfield extend best wishes.

Ruth Mullendore Russell Rockhill Dephi Rockfield Martinsville Rockhill Mullendore Delphi A. H. Brewer Shoe The National Guards

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L. R. Gignilliat County Commissioners and Board of Review Edwin Baumin CASS H. B. Wilson Golden State Mindwell Crampton Wilson Las Vegas, N. M Delphi “Park Lathrop Gertrude. G. Hair J. O. Binkley Miss Maude Crooks Paul, Beadle
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