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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
1
A motorist muses on worn-out tires shipped overseas to be converted into sold footwear for peasants in Mexico China Spain and Portugal. The National Bellas Hess chain folded into receivership, the fifth major chain to do so recently.
The Bank of International Settlement reports 260000000 in deposits and says it is one third stronger than year end 1931. Founded and financed by national credit banks the World Bank views rising deposits as a sign of returning confidence. We hope so.
A report outlines a mix of political anecdotes from the recent primary period. It notes a Republican wife voting the Democratic ticket under her husband’s instructions, a plan in Wayne Township to back George R. Durgan for Congress, concerns over Maryland’s anti Hoover strategy amid France’s strong showing, and a snapshot of Democratic pledged votes for the 1932 race.
Jason M Been, formerly cashier of the A T Bowen and Co Bank, was removed from the role of attorney for the liquidating trustees Wednesday afternoon. Guy Tawney of Urbana Illinois, one of the three trustees, ordered the change to cut liquidation costs. Been weighs other propositions but will not take new positions until depositors are paid. He will still represent his father as a depositor in the bank.
The Logansport Keystones, Cass County’s top team, travel to Seth Field to face the Delphi independents on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 30. Rule Burkholder and Million will form the Delphi battery.
Harry Holmes died at 1 p.m. last Friday at the family home west of Camden after a four month illness. He had been confined to Cass county hospital for a time. Survivors include his widow and one son Max a Delphi high school basketball player, a daughter Mrs Dale Ledman, two grandchildren, four brothers Will Delphi Walter Camden Ray Bert Holmes, three sisters Mrs Effie McCain Mrs Minnie Sterling and Mrs Charles Northcutt of Flora. Funeral services were held at the Camden M E Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Burial was in Camden cemetery.
Indiana Service Corporation officials explain a new rate schedule at a public meeting in Delphi. With a single meter for heating and lighting, residential customers gain about 3 512 dollars annually while commercial users save 908.86. The plan reduces the heating rate to 8 6 and 3 cents and the commercial rate to 8 5 4 3 and 2 1/2 cents. The change awaits Indiana Public Service Commission approval.
A contract with The Onarga Nursery Co. of Onarga Illinois funds trees and shrubs for the new Delphi Park area near state road 39. Work includes cinder track tennis courts and a baseball field with a pavilion planned near the suspension bridge. Catalpa trees line the garden path to a flowing spring, and a flagpole will rise in the formal garden. The bath house is finished and the city taps the water main to South Delphi for irrigation. Samuel Dyer and Charles Thompson assist in surveying work.
Mrs Sally Nace aged 79 died early Monday at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette after a stroke of paralysis. She had wintered in Corydon and planned to join her sister in Delphi. Survived by two sisters in Evanston Illinois and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Blythe Funeral Home Wednesday at 2:30 with burial at Pittsburg Cemetery. Rev Benjamin Rist officiated. Naomi Pruitt to receive bachelor of music from DePauw June 6.
Delphi resident Samuel Milroy was among five Indiana delegates at Baltimore’s first Democratic national convention. Indiana backed Van Buren for second place after Jackson’s nomination, with Milroy pledging Indiana’s cheerful support for Van Buren. The 350 delegates formed Republican or Democrat Republican factions. two thirds rule was adopted. no platform was issued.
The Delphi team releases its complete schedule adding games at Logansport and Frankfort and a home game with Brazil. Key dates include November meetings with Windfall Rochester Marion Lebanon and others plus January road trips to Frankfort Lafayette Alexandria Huntington and Brazil.
Mrs. Margaret A. Afflis of Delphi participated in reorganization of the Democratic state committee in Indianapolis last Saturday. R. Earl Peters was reelected chairman with A P Flynn as vice chair. Amos Wood treasurer and Marshall Williams secretary. Peters defeated Edward Elsner of Seymour 16 to 7 amid opposition from John E Fredrick camp. State convention plans were set with Clarence Manion temporary chairman and John S McFadden permanent chairman for the June 20 and 21 gathering.
Carroll County reports 4176 children aged six to twenty one in the annual school enumeration completed this month. Delphi accounts for 463 children with Deer Creek adding 405. total shows 2122 boys and 2053 girls, with 36 physically disabled and 541 in school.
Rev. William Grant Smith closed his ministry at Oak Grove Christian church on Sunday and announced his retirement after forty six years of continuous service. Miss Francis Smith, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Smith, will arrive home June 1 from Albuquerque New Mexico to spend the summer.
Delphi collected seven points at the sectional track meet held Saturday at Ross-Ade stadium West Lafayette. Jefferson of Lafayette won with Peru second and Wabash third Delphi finished fourth with Monticello Amboy Winamac Converse and West Lafayette also in the meet. Di singer tied for first in high jump Gee placed third in the hundred yard dash Taylor third in the mile and McDowell third in the shot put. The state meet will be at Butler University Indianapolis this Saturday.
Major Harvey L. Moore announces the Salvation Army will conduct donations once annually in Carroll county and statewide, with uniformed officers visiting households. The effort aims to stop fake or unauthorized collectors and support 40,000 Indiana families and job seekers during a difficult period.
George W Stevenson died at his daughter Mrs J W Bozworth home Wednesday afternoon after four years illness following a stroke. He was 85. He leaves two grandchildren in Delphi Mrs Don Smith and Miss Pauline Bozworth who have cared for him.
County Assessor Orvil D Shock reports a twenty five to thirty percent decrease in total personal property assessments in Carroll County with a potential thirty percent fall in real estate values. Delays in completing township reports and plans to adjust automobile assessments aim to equalize values across the county. Last year’s personal property total was about 4.6 million dollars. the drop may bring totals down by roughly 1.125 to 1.4 million dollars.
Frances Wilson announced a return to automobile repair in Delphi adding to his electrical repair and gas welding work. He and Chris McCain built Delphi’s first car, a one cylinder vehicle used by Wilson and McCain while their street work and repairs continued at his East Monroe Street shop.
Guardian reports current status for Rosana Dyke and others. Erd estate matters include Herron estate extended for one year and Shaffer guardian authorized to grant redemptions. Civil suits include Unger judgment for 247.10 and Sebering suit money order of 50. New suits filed include McCabe divorce and Hawkins sheriff sale challenge. Foreclosures and probate appear with $3,668.40 judgment and Sidney Steffey will probate. Malissa Alley guardian Wagoner files current report.
Indiana University awards two competitive scholarships for four years of high school work. The top two students with the highest grades will be chosen as recipients.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hatfield and their daughter Barbara went home to South Bend Sunday after visiting Barbara’s parents Rev and Mrs. Benjamin Rist.
John Wilson aged 72 longtime resident near Cutler died Friday afternoon from paralysis after a stroke. He leaves a widow three sons Rev Walter Wilson of Yeoman Dale Wilson of Indianapolis Paul Wilson and Nellie a daughter two brothers James and Sherman Wilson and nephew Dr C N Wilson of Flora. Funeral services were held Sunday.
Liquidators of the A. T. Bowen and Co. Bank clash on funds for the remaining fifty percent dividend for depositors with over 100. The dispute centers on whether securities belong to the bank or the private estate of A. T. Bowen. A hearing before Judge E. E. Pruitt is set for Friday May 27.
Os car Baird and Ella Denison were married June 1 1882 in Hebron Indiana by Rev James N Buchan an. On May 29 1932 their family will host a picnic at Mrs Ralph M Zerfas home on State Road 52 near Purdue University to mark fifty years of marriage. No invitations issued. gifts strictly forbidden.
Four candidates filed their expense accounts for the primary election. Raymond C. Wickersham of Logan sport reports 16.25 for newspaper advertising and 14.50 for printing cards and sample ballots totaling 30.75. John T. Kirkpatrick of Delphi lists 15.00 for newspaper advertising. John H. Hamling of Delphi shows 6.00 for a newspaper announcement. J W Acheson, Republican candidate for treasurer, reports 6.00 for newspaper announcements.
A big Democratic rally will be held in Sheridan Indiana on Tuesday May 24 with a reception in the afternoon a banquet at 6 30 PM and a speak ing at 8 PM State and congressional candidates are invited Floyd E Williamson state auditor is a Sheridan resident and many friends are expected to attend.
Gwin Smith is recovering after a serious influenza illness. Medical staff report steady improvement and expect a full return to normal activities in coming days.
The class of 1932 launches commencement with a Junior Senior reception at the Country Club Friday at 8:30 p.m. Festivities include music by the Rythm Kings of Lafayette, a grand march led by Tom Benner and Ruth Smith, and corsage favors. Baccalaureate at Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Beck preaching. All-class picnic at Camp Tecumseh Wednesday afternoon. The sixtieth graduation exercises Friday in the armory with Dr. Oxnam as speaker and diplomas bound in rose and silver. tulip is the class flower. The list of graduates follows.
May 4 a son Larry Joe to Mr and Mrs Collie P Bardon of Delphi May 7 a son William Dean to Mr and Mrs Wilmer Watson of Delphi rural route May 11 a daughter Ann to Mr and Mrs Ora Shack Burrows.
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