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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
1
The speaker argues war reshaped the world map and warns against repeating conflicts. He defends U.S. entry to World War II style, stresses defense over conquest, and urges vigilance in protecting coast lines industries and citizens while preserving peace.
More than three hundred Ninth District American Legion and Auxiliary members gathered in Delphi for the district meeting. The evening featured welcome remarks by Dr C C Crampton and Ruth Kirkpatrick, with Harry Schultz of Lafayette delivering the principal address What the Legion Means to the Community. Col Townsend discussed Citizens Military Training Camp and Edna Barcus spoke on What the Auxiliary Is to the Legion. Music by Isaacs orchestra accompanied solo performances by Mrs William Fraser and Paul Jones. The next district meeting will be in Kokomo.
Sheriff Sink last Saturday conducted two real estate sales at the south door of the courthouse to satisfy judgments. The Prudential Life Insurance Company bid $18 220.82 for 293 acres in Rock Creek township tied to H Nelson. A second sale of a quarter interest in a 150 acre Deer Creek township tract owned by Fern T Cobleman brought $3 200.65 to A T Bowen Co and Agnes Sweet.
A veteran urges unity and balanced defense in wartime discourse. He cautions against rapid disarmament and calls for deep reserves, national cohesion, and honest acceptance of legal decisions, stressing that victories come from a committed people.
The will of Columbus C. Burkholder, Delphi resident who died in Oregon, was probated locally. It leaves all real and personal estate to two Oregon nieces Mabel and Ethel Burkholder, with executors James O. O Bear and Hallie Burkholder. Bond of 30 000 was filed. Valuation uncertain with rumors of up to 500 000, Canada holdings unknown, about 4000 dollars in local banks.
A Red Cross telegram from Delphi Indiana reports a national call for ten million dollars to aid Mississippi flood victims. Local chapters are urged to double quotas and urge immediate contributions, with county subscriptions at about one quarter of the first quota.
Charles Slaughterback and Red Jones were arrested in Americus by Tippecanoe County officers and jailed in Lafayette before transfer to Crown Point. Sheriff Sink and deputy aided the roundup amid a spate of Crown Point robberies. A Ford coupe linked to the crimes and two automatic pistols were found with them. Slaughterback is known around Delphi while Jones traces to Bloomington.
Almost a thousand suggestions were made for a name for the Earl Sines barbershop recently bought by Mr. Sines from Wayne Aldridge. The first prize of 2 50 in trade went to R. D. Mitchell of Logansport for Court View Barber Shop. Stella Thompson won 1 50 for second choice Bob A Shop and Margaret Sidenbender, third with The Lines Supreme. The last two prize winners are residents of Delphi.
The Andrew Wise stock sale is expected to attract many buyers to the Delphi Sales Barn tomorrow afternoon.
A 20 hp traction engine with a splendid coach and a good team of work horses will be sold at the Delphi Sales Barn Friday afternoon.
The Boyd Martin Boat company in Delphi reports J W Conover driving a Boyd Martin Baby Stepper set an official world speed record of 29.268 mph on a six mile Texas course during a San Jacinto regatta near Houston. The six mile race finished in 12 18 with the Johnson powered boat beating a Keller hydroplane by ten seconds. The firm employs about forty five workers with large payrolls from foreign sources, boosting Delphi’s economy.
John Wagner and Crumpacker, both 19 and from Camden, were arrested Monday forenoon after selling twenty seven chickens to Samuel Perlman. The fowls were taken from Daniel Miller’s roost. Wagner led officers to Crumpacker, who was arrested in Camden and brought to Delphi. They appeared before Justice O L Holmes and were bound over to the Circuit Court in $1000 bond each.
Thirteen township assessors report near full completion of personal property lists in Carroll county. Most residents have returned forms, with a few holdouts delaying progress despite multiple trips by assessors to offices. All records must be filed by the 15th as workers finish up sheets for the board of equalization.
Miss Agnes Thomas and William Pearson receive $25 rewards from Prairie Farmer for capturing chicken thief Robert McKay who is currently serving a term on the penal farm after conviction in Carroll Circuit Court.
John E. Collins of Flora was arraigned before Squire O L Holmes on a charge of intoxication. After pleading guilty he was fined 15 dollars plus costs totaling 44 dollars. A charge of assault and battery against Collins was dismissed.
Notice urges residents to gather rub and assemble it for city disposal during the final two days of cleanup week.
Mother's Day promotion at Margowskis Rexall Drug Store features the Best's home products with pricing listed as $1.50 and $2.50. The notice emphasizes gift options suitable for mothers and marks a special sale event.
Parents attended a two day event at Delphi grades and high school with displays of student work from the club year. The Junior band held a 7 to 8 30 pm concert for visitors and Sunshine Society members hosted a Mothers Day program in the assembly with remarks, songs, and refreshments.
Editor Citizen reports a settlement proposal in Washington township school controversy. State inspector urges removing overcrowded Deer Creek high school space while reallocating elementary grades to North Center to free Deer Creek for junior and senior high classes.
County Board of Education held its monthly session in the county seat and dined with County Agricultural Agent Ackerson. They discussed reporting defective children for state aid, set August 29 for the county institute with speakers Dr. Charles H. Albert and Dr. Harold G. Lawrence, and planned next fall’s township schools.
Miss Mary Louise Wason daughter of Judge James P. Wason has been elected to the Oberlin College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa the national scholarship fraternity. The selection recognizes steady high quality scholarship and is a coveted undergraduate honor. Delphian friends celebrate her distinction.
Miss Edythe McCouch a former Delphi high school student now living in Lafayette entered Jefferson high school and won first in the Jefferson try out for the Central Oratorical Contest at Frankfort but was disqualified for not meeting the twenty day rule. Lydia Marks, who placed second, will represent Jefferson in Frankfort.
J. H. Randall of Pittsburg unearthed an 1814 large cent while gardening. The one cent piece, dated 1814 and drilled with a hole, has thirteen stars and is in fine condition. A curio collector offered seven dollars for the coin, which is now of local interest.
Investigators from state fire marshal, insurance firms, and a detective bureau pursue the Deer Creek explosion case after ether can blasts in the basement of the Washington township school. A $500 reward funds the drive to identify suspects as fingerprinted jar remnants and explosive origins are traced.
Decoration Day nears as Boothroyd Monument Works reports brisk orders for monuments and flowers vases. Proprietor Fred Boothroyd notes modern equipment like air compressors speed lettering and cutting, enabling quick placement of gravestones within days of order.
The remains of Christopher Burkholder who died in Oregon arrived in Delphi on Friday. Saturday services at the Christian church were led by Rev. BE Wells and Rev. Knox with burial in Pleasant Run cemetery. Members of the I. C. C. F. lodge conducted ritualistic services at the church. Bearers listed.
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