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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
8
An archaic figure compares themselves to a candle holder, reflecting on watchful stillness. The line evokes the idea of bearing light without self, aligning with theatrical and poetic themes of duty and quiet service.
The St Thomas Chamber of Commerce asked the U S State Department to invite former Kaiser Wilhelm II to retire in the Virgin Islands citing climate concerns. Indiana Life InsuranceCompany reports 1931 payments and investments totaling 1 820 988 above premiums in the state while Indiana investments reach 36 922 276. Boone County begins a state highway traffic survey with the U S Bureau of Public Roads to assess road needs and pavement types on state roads 52 39 34 32 and local townships for economic road decisions.
Chicagoans mull the 1633 World’s Fair and worry over a potential influx of relatives from across the country. One family claims eighty kin could attend and visit, creating a relay of visitors that could strain housing and food budgets.
The piece argues for abolishing township government to cut taxes, citing Indiana’s 1000 trustees and rural communities. It cites Ross Teckemeyer’s analysis of 1931 state funds, noting department earnings fund benevolent and penal institutions and the need to raise the general fund levy if departments were abolished. It also covers farm price trends and profiles Alben Barkley’s political rise and convention role.
Indiana officials warn that unless 1933 public spending is reduced by about 29 million dollars, a higher tax rate than this year will fall on taxpayers. Delinquencies rise, poor relief grows, and assessed valuations drop, prompting calls for concerted civic pressure before September budget decisions.
warning issued for frail hearts as State Theatre in Delphi hosts Frankenstein on Friday and Saturday May 13 and 14. Cast includes Colin Clive Mae Clarke Boris Karloff with director James Whale. tale follows a man who made a monster from graveyard bodies and a criminal brain.
County commissioners in special session Friday approved claims for the recent primary totaling 2 135.93. Claims filed 2 248.58, reducing allowances by 112.65. Inspectors and sheriffs posted small bills. meals for seven election board members ranged 7 to 10.50 with reductions. Also signed contract for Johns Harrison road in Jackson township by E Bolley and Sons.
The will of Rev. S. D. Steffey was filed for probate. It states that after the payment of all debts the estate is left to his wife for as long as she remains his widow, and at her death it passes according to the probate terms.
The will directs equal shares for Lula Jane Rhodes Sidney Everett Steffey Walter Kermit Steffy Lillian Mae Steffey Pauline Rider John Doyle Rider and Dorothy Rider with each to receive one dollar after their mother’s prior allocation. Sidney Steffy named administrator. will dated April 26 1930 with witnesses D B Chap mans and Edwin A Spangler.
The Carroll circuit court ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in the Madison Township advisory board dispute has been appealed to the state supreme court. Judge E. E. Pruitt held that old board members held over because the elected men of November 1930 were not properly qualified.
Winners in the Dame oratorical contest were announced in the high school gym Wednesday evening. Boys: first Loren Grimes, second Clay Briggs, third William Taylor. Girls: first Regina Jackson, second Aileen Jackson, third Julia Petrie. Awards established by Mrs. E H Dame in memory of Lieut Elmer Bucher. Radio tubes Herb Smith.
Henry J. Mar fit died in Washington D C with his death revived locally. He was born in Carroll County on May 9 1849 and joined the Baptist church in 1872. His wife survives and a nephew Charles Martin near Delphi is the only living relative in Carroll County.
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