Hearing on Proposed School Bond Issue in Pittsburg
A Monday hearing led by Bert May of the state tax board examined whether to fund a new Pittsburg school building or remodel the existing 39 year old structure. Gus A. Hall for 106 appellants argued for remodeling within 5 000 dollars. James Obear for the township trustee urged replacing with a 27 000 dollar project citing fire and light deficiencies. Samuel Young testified remodeling could meet needs for 5 000 dollars with minor wall and roof work and new toilets and room heaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert May
State Tax Board
Pittsburg
Tippecanoe Township
Commissioners’ Court Room
Gus A. Hall
James Obear
Frank Riley
Obear
Delphi
Chicago
Samuel Young
Monticello
Courtney Clawson
Frank Imler
Yeoman Man Died After Illness At St Elizabeths
William D. Myers 49 a Yeoman resident died Friday night at St Elizabeths Lafayette after weeks of illness. He had been at the hospital since May 6 and underwent an appendectomy on May 7 plus two subsequent operations. Surviving are wife six children Vernon Clyde William Edward Helen and Dorothy. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at Yeoman Methodist with Rev Walter Wilson and burial in Yeoman cemetery. Maintainers Union and Delphi high school students attended. Casket bearers were Walter Kennard Carl Britton Lloyd Wolverton George Hamill Herman Weaver Ruey Viney. Flower bearers included Irene Gilliam Laura Gilliam Freda Goslee Florence Viney Claira Kennard Nada Halloway Geraldine Goslee Ruth Kennard Mary Lane Dorothy Lane. Myers born in Carroll county son of George Amanda Myers worked 33 years for the Monon Railroad. He belonged to the Methodist church Odd Fellows lodge and was president of the B M W E railroad group. Two brothers Ervin Yeoman and Jease Francesville and two sisters Anne Delphi were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Myers
Yeoman
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Vernon
Clyde
William
Edward
Helen
Dorothy
Delphi High School
Methodist
Walter Wilson
Walter Kennard
Carl Britton
Lloyd Wolverton
George Hamill
Herman Weaver
Ruey Viney
Irene Gilliam
Laura Gilliam
Freda Goslee
Florence Viney
Claira Kennard
Nada Halloway
Geraldine Goslee
Ruth Kennard
Mary Lane
Dorothy Lane
Myers
Carroll County
George
Amanda Myers
Monon Railroad
Methodist Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ervin
Yeoman and
Jease
Francesville
Anne
Delphi Vets
Advance tax coelections distribute funds to units
A total of $43,100 of the spring tax money has been advanced to taxing units due to banks in the county failing to bid for all funds. County Treasurer Irvin Flora paid the money to units in need, with Burlington townsite receiving $800 as part of the advance payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Flora
Burlington
Memorial Day Observance Proclaimed By Boothroyd Post G A R
Edgar A. Guest writes Memorial Sunday ideals urging flag display and national reverence. Boothroyd Post G A R announces observance on Memorial Day May 30 with instructions to place the Stars and Stripes on graves by 8:00 AM and display at half mast until noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Guest
Grand Army of the Republic
Patriotic People of
United States of America
Joan A. Logan
Railroads Accused of Spreading Tax Shift Propaganda
A Delphi letter accuses railroads of pushing propaganda to shift tax burdens. The Delphi Citizen debates taxes paid by Wabash Monon and Indiana Hydro Electric, citing figures of tax payments and salaries. The paper defends open discussion to reach a fair solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Frank Weckerly
Wabash
Delphi Journal
Wabash Railroad
Monon Railroad
Indiana Hydro-Electric Company
Carroll County
Wabash Railway
Mother of Coach Lostutter Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs. Eliza J Lostutter widow of P R Lostutter and mother of Delphi basketball coach Paul Lostutter died at 10 30 am Tuesday at her home 1933 Holloway Avenue Indianapolis from stomach cancer after two weeks illness Born December 29 1856 in Vevay Ind she is survived by son Paul Lostutter Delphi and Melvin Lostutter editor of the Columbus Republican two sisters and a brother Funeral at Rest Haven cemetery Edinburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Lostutter
Paul Lostutter
Delphi High School
Holloway Avenue
Indianapolis
Lostutter
Vevay
Ind
Benjamin Simmons
Taylorsville
Bartholomew County
Delphi
Melvin
The
Columbus Republican
Mary Bayliss
Rinnie’ Adams
Robert
Correction issued for erroneous personal item in Indianapolis notice
In the Delphi Citizen the personal column wrongly listed Van C. Blue and Perry as transacting business in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Blue stated he was busy at home and requested a correction. The editor had forgotten to make the correction last week and Blue called attention to the error a second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
van C. Blue
Perry
Indianapolis
Road to Country Club to be repaired and treated
The gravel road to the Country Club will be repaired ditched and treated with a binder. The board authorized the greens committee to purchase three sprinklers. Arrangements were made for the caretaker or his assistant to clean the clubhouse basement weekly and tend shrubbery around the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens
Greens Committee
Remodeling Smith's Grocery Completes On Washington Street
Smith's Grocery on Washington Street has been remodeled by Herbert and Donald Smith for their father W. C. Smith. The project increased floor space and improved displays with new shelving, solar lighting, and front window changes. An in-store Philco radio display supports the increased business and prompt delivery is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington Street
Citizens National Bank
Herbert
Donald Smith
W. C. Smith
Philco
Herb Smith
Delphi Public Schools Graduation Program Highlights
The Delphi schools close Friday with last day activities Thursday night led by Dr. E E B Harper Evansville College president who will deliver The Jewel of Life commencement address. The program includes invocation by Rev Manker music by the high school orchestra, awards of Bradshaw and D R prizes, diplomas by Supt Amick and Principal Smith, summa cum laude diplomas, benediction by Rev Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Public
E. E B. Harper
Evansville College
Jewel of Life
Pmanker
High School
Harper
Bradshaw
D. AR
Supt. Amick
Prin. Smith
Rev. Paul
Robert Martin
Lorene Clawson
Wilbur Holsinger
Earl Powell
Funeral Monday for Thomas Crosby prominent Delphi resident
Funeral services were held Monday in Liberty Indiana for Thomas Henry Crosby age 67 a prominent Delphi businessman and longtime hotel operator known as basketball headquarters supporter. He died Thursday of heart trouble after a year of illness. Burial was at Calvary cemetery. Crosby was active with the Knights of Columbus and Delphi community figures attended. He was survived by his wife Magne and son Byram with brothers Henry and M A Egan. The hotel Crosby will continue under Mrs Crosby and Byram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Ind
Thomas Henry Crosby
Delphi
Crosby
E. A. ”Crosby
M. A. Regan
the Oracles
Byram
Delphi-Jefferson
Lafayette
Lib Married
Magne and Offubens
Henry
Indianapolis
M. A. Egan
South Bend
Harry Egan
Delphi Junior Reception at Country Club Dinner Dance
The Delphi high school junior class hosted the senior class at the Country Club for a formal dinner dance on Friday night. Reed C. Schermerhorn directed the dinner with Mrs. VanNatta and Miss Beulah Smith arranging decorations. sophomore girls served. Loren Grimes acted as toastmaster for five toasts themed around life as a single day’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Gerard
Louise Spillman
Loren Grimes
C. A. Smith
Robert Martin
Trene Haslet
Delphi Country Club May golf ring tournament feature
Par golf wired results show B Rob Robinson leading with 37 for whites. Dr John Carney at 38 and Hubert VanNatta with Abner Bowen on 39. Guest notes list Rev and Mrs Charles Dillman of Jeffersonville at a Delphi area event hosted by daughter Mrs Wayne Lees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Country Club
B-Robinson
John Carney
Hubert ‘VanNatta
Abner Bowen
Charles Dillman
Jefferannville. Org
Wayne Lees
Soldiers buried in Delphi cemeteries listed by American Legion group
Harry Bohannon Post of the American Legion in Delphi presents a compiled list of soldiers buried in Delphi area cemeteries. The roll covers Revolutionary War through World War II. Members seek corrections, missing names, and unit details, urging local families to aid and to meet the Legion at cemeteries on May 30 to identify graves for decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon Post
American Legion
Delphi
Carroll County
Charles C. Crampton
The
Legion
Stores to Close on Decoration Day Weekend
Merchants in Delphi announce closings for Decoration Day with stores closing Saturday May 30 and remaining open Friday for convenience. A few shops may stay open Saturday despite the general closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C of
Delphi
Delphi “School
W. B. Smith
Delsht
Chamber of Commerce
A and P Grocery Moves in Single Day
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co store on East Main street is moved to the new A and P store on Washington street in the Charles Lehnert building in one day. Seventeen store managers volunteered to help the local manager Max Daugherty, ending with a chicken dinner for the group. The new store is described as the first 1931 model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
East Main Street
Washington Street
Charles Lehnert
Max Daugherty
Peter A McLaughlin Dies at 64 in Clyde Home
Peter A. McLaughlin, 64, died at the home of his sister in Clyde. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon at 2. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. McLaughlin
Mires
Clyde
Ao ‘Bald
List of Indiana and surrounding unit members by conflict
A lengthy roster of soldiers and volunteers from Indiana and nearby states. Names include Co. A 72nd Indiana Volunteers, 46th Indiana Volunteers, 9th Indiana Volunteers, 135th Indiana Infantry, 161st Indiana Volunteers, 158th Regiment Mus. A, and others with associated units and some ranks. The list mentions multiple companies and regiments across the Civil War era and related conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Barnes
Jasper N. Baumi
W. E. Beck
William Blanchard
James R. Blanch- Abraham Booth
Daniel J
Boyles
Light ‘Artillery
John ‘J. Bragunier
Willard Ige
John Q. Burntrager
Dyson Boothroyd
Phn. Boggs
Walter M. Beck
Lewis Boothroyd
Reed Case
John S. Case
Indiana Volunteers
Robert Chandler
James Chandler
William Chandler
Edwin Condon
Joseph D. Condon
Heniy R. Cox
Co. A
Indiana Cavalry
Simeon Cress
C. M. Crooks
Jacob H. Culler
Henry V. Childers
George B. Dewey
Indiana Batallion
Fredrick H. Ditmer
Gustave Diehl
Oeana
Benjamin F. Do EH
Minnesota Volunteers
Lise T Soya Dewey
Tanta Tetas
Willian P. Ewald
J. B. Fisher
135Th Indiana Infantry
James Flood
Clinois Infantry
John Fury
Solomon Gee
Fred Genrich
Levi B. Greenwalt
Samuel D. Gresham
Edward H. Gr
Joseph. Jackson
James Jackson
John W. Nun
Henry M. Johnson
Michigan Light Artillery
Henry Kessler
John Lathrope, Sr
Charles B. Ly
R. K. Martin
George A. Merritt
William McMinaway
James Mickey
George Mitchell
Ohio Infantry
James A. Neff
Robert Nipper
Indiana
John Nipper
Isaac Nipper
A. O'Brine
HE. Olds
11Th
Wilson H. Pettit
Benjamin Pickard
William A. Pigman
Samuel A. Prough
Jerre Prough
A. J. Prough
16Th
Indiana Battalion
Frank Potter
150Th
James Ramey
David Reese
Tith Indiana Cavalry
Henry Reiber
Andrew Robinson
John, Roby
John Rohrabaugi
Memorial Services at Delphic Baptist Church
Memorial services are planned for next Sunday at 10 50 AM at Delphic Baptist Church. Rev Paul L Beck will deliver the address. Members of the Post War Mothers GA R and the American Legion are noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphic Baptist Church
Paul L. Beck
D Post
War
GA. R
The
American
Legion
Citizen circulation drive ends with 361 new paid subscribers
The Delphi Citizen reports its circulation campaign closed last Saturday night at 8:00 and awarded prizes to top subscribers. Mrs. E F Ward of Yeoman won a Chevrolet sedan and Mrs. Marie Ferling Swickard Delphi took a Ford coach. other prizes included Delphi radios for Katharine McDowell James Flora and Mary Lou McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
E. F. Ward
Yeoman
Marie Ferling Swickard
Ward
Carroll Chevrolet
Swickard
Delphi Motor
Katharine. McDowell
James Flora
Mary Lou McFarland
Floyd Julien
Charles N Wilson
Melvin Hemmig
the Citizen
Poppy Day Observed in Delphi With Poppy Sale
Poppy Day will be observed in Delphi on Saturday May 23 with the sale of red memorial pop pies made by disabled World War veterans. The American Legion Auxiliary announces plans for a broader sale to honor the war dead and assist living veterans and their families. All proceeds stay locally to aid needy veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
American Legion Auxiliary
France
Flanders
Cosas Featehe Mg Ei Prertag
Miss Ada Welday to Wed Robert Roach
At a dinner party at the Welday home the engagement of Miss Ada Welday to Robert Roach was announced. Guests included Igo-Ugo club members and friends as telegrams from Indianapolis arrived. The couple, Delphi youths, will wed in Indianapolis and reside in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Welday
Ada
Robert Roach
George Roach
Igo-Ugo Club
Coofre
Bob
Indianapolis
Miss Welday
Delphi
Miss Wells
Withythe & Sons
Delph
Campaign Acknowledgment From Carrull County Readers
Acknowledges the help from Carrull county residents in the Delphi City Zen a circulation campaign. The author notes due thanks for support received during the campaign and mentions personal renewal after the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrull County
Delphi City
Rics Cean
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State
Lotsutter
Herbert and
Father’s
Thomas Crosby
Faure Waite
Johan Row
Mount of Delphi
Cae
W. B. Wason & Co
Spencer’s. L
A and P Grocery
Odd Fellows Cemetery
John S. Armitage
Miss Ada Welday
Pompeed Ans
Apolis
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