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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
1
A brief note centers on a Shakespearean line about becoming a candleholder and looking outward. The fragment hints at metaphorical observation and domestic or stage imagery without additional context.
A Chicago grain firm cites winter wheat carryover potentially reaching 1.1 billion bushels in North America without new spring wheat, supporting large consumption and export surpluses. Other items include a miniature Cord front drive Cabrio model for E L Cord, a thief stealing 22 of 24 chickens from Chalmer Chitty, and a discussion on Edison era progress and technology.
Carroll County Tuberculosis association executives gather for a luncheon at the home of Mayor and Mrs. Yanus Wells in south Delphi. The buffet meal was served at six tables and a porch business meeting followed with Dr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson and many other local officials and guests attending.
The Delphi High School fifty ninth commencement was held in the armory on Thursday evening with 48 graduates in caps and gowns. Dr Earl Harper of Evansville College delivered a talk on The Jewel of Life linking its seven facets to life success. The address drew praise as one of the best. a reception followed with families renewing acquaintances.
Park board considers bath house for Deer Creek pool but rejects a 1200 estimate. With 1000 budget, plans duplicate Lake Cicott design and renovations start soon. County surveyor Dyer and deputy Thompson stake grounds. driveway graded for summer completion. athletic association project to finish in fall.
The annual flag tournament at the Delphi Country Club starts at 1 30 PM on Saturday. Handicaps are set from scores in the May ringer tournament or by committee members. The flag tourney scores also count toward the May ringer.
The Delphi school band begins its summer concert series on Thursday evening, with weekly performances planned through the season. Loyal Hoshaw leads the group, and Mr Hoshaw recently visited Monticello for a concert and is considering directing the Monticello band during the summer series.
Frank Weckerly and other Wabash Railway agents met in Peru last Sunday to discuss freight service improvements and traffic issues. Nearly all the division’s agents attended the all day session, and at noon the group joined a chicken dinner hosted by the company.
Judge James P. Wason visited La Crosse on Wednesday for official duties. He met with local officials to discuss ongoing court matters and public service arrangements in the area.
A jury awarded $150 damages to Andrew Wise in a malicious prosecution suit against W. W. Snoeberger. The case began in Carroll county and moved to Clinton county on venue. Wise, arrested on a theft charge, claimed Snoeberger signed the arrest affidavit and later sued for $10,000. Attorneys on both sides are named, and the jury deliberated overnight.
The engagement of Miss Helen Shaffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Garfield Shaffer of Delphi was announced at a Danville teaching staff party. She will marry Raymond Novatney of Cleveland Ohio June 9 at Oxford Ohio. She is a Western College for Women graduate and Miami University alumnus attends Ohio State medical school. The couple will reside in Columbus.
Mrs. Mary EB Bradfield wife of Attorney Thomas C Bradfield of Logan sport and sister of Mrs. Louise Wickard of Camden died Sunday in Tucson. She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Eckert and leaves a husband and one son.
On Thursday evening May 21 twenty five members held a cooperative supper with a decorated dining setting. The group listened to President Hoover’s anniversary address from Washington. Local executive committee members received a U S Red Cross memorial stamp showing a nurse and globe with dates 1881 and 1931.
The Carroll County Board of Review begins annual sessions next Monday and will continue for four weeks. Property owners may request adjustments in assessments, and the board may increase or decrease values. Early reports indicate a likely drop in valuations this year, with real estate assessments remaining largely unchanged pending a new valuation next year. Members include Orvel ee ee as chairman.
Harold Honan arrives in Los Angeles after a westward trip. He reports California times are hard and worsening with movie studios nearly closed and many workers being dismissed daily. other sectors face similar downturns.
Mrs Anna Ward 72 of Camden was instantaneously killed in a Saturday morning crash on State Road 24 near Logansport. Her daughter Martha Ward of Camden drove the car which overturned in a side ditch after being forced off by a Peru man G Caruso who faced a license charge. The car struck a telephone post. Miss Myrtle Ward and two grandchildren were thrown out. The Wards were returning from Mexico Indiana with Myrtle employed at Miami County Orphans Home. Surviving daughters include Martha Sullie Myrtle Elsie Starkey Mary Hughes. Coroner M B Stewart held an inquest Tuesday at 9.
The Baptists beat the Christians 2 to 1 in the opening twilight Sunday School baseball game and the Catholics defeated the Methodists 9 to 5 on Wednesday. Crowds showed strong interest in the summer series as Presbyterian and Christian teams were set to meet next week and Methodist and Baptists scheduled for Friday. Perry Rule pitched well for the Baptists, limiting the Christians to one run. The Catholics rallied with four runs in the early innings.
Chicago Tribune writer Bob Becker praises Lake Freeman north of Delphi and Lake Shaffer near Monticello as strong fishing spots. He fished them last summer and plans to return when the season opens June 16. Becker notes the lakes near Tippecanoe offer a convenient outing for city anglers.
Rockfield evening evangelistic services attract large turnouts with Rev. J Orr Powell preaching. Rev. H Hugo leads music. crowds from Boswell and Otterbein join. About 700 packed last Sunday night and 550 attended Sunday morning. Delegations exceed normal attendance as revival continues nightly with three services next Sunday.
H W Lane of Bringhurst praises the Harry Bohannon Post for compiling a complete grave record of war veterans in Carroll County. Lane calls the project a real piece of community service and extends warm congratulations to Dr Crampton and the Legion committee.
The Decoration Day observance in Delphi will be held in the D A R rooms at the courthouse starting at 2 30 PM with Mrs James Delong in charge. Rev E C Wells will deliver the address followed by readings and music. Earlier Saturday Hy Harry Bohannon post of the American Legion decorates veterans graves in Carroll County cemeteries and asks relatives to attend.
Mr and Mrs William McCormick will leave Los Angeles Friday evening this week and hope to reach their destination soon after.
A community notice announces a Children’s Day program at the Pyrmokt U S Church. The event invites all parishioners and neighbors to attend the program in the church hall and join a afternoon of songs and activities.
A fragment hints at Pocahontas Ledge plans detailing a new sightseeing trek. No dates or organizers are clearly readable, but the note suggests a local attraction tied to the ledge and regional tourism.
The State of Indiana files in Carroll circuit court a mandate suit against Madison township trustee William Gilliam to recognize Alpha Rule Benton Aiken and Edward Lane as advisory board members and Delphi State Bank as public depository. The action notes prior elections, vacancies, resignations, and that Gilliam has continued recognizing former members, with attorneys listed for both sides.
William Campbell, director of the Delphi State Bank and associate with the Whiteman Brothers in the Delphi area elevators, died Saturday at his Madison home. He leaves a wife, a brother Ross Campbell of Madison township, and three half-sisters. He belonged to the Delphi Commandery Knights Templar and had served as a clerk in many public sales. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at his residence with Rev. Thistlewaite officiating. Knights Templar members attended and burial was at Roseville.
The large barn on the C F Austins farm near Oakdale Dam burned Wednesday afternoon. Much of the contents including a spreader, 35 bushels of wheat, tan harness, and 2060 feet of lumber were lost. Horses were saved. Fire found about 1 PM. Cause unknown. Insured partially by Mulberry Mutual. Estimated loss about 3000 dollars.
Te Mumelnan has returned to Kid Home in Camden after a serious Mineses at St Ellenboth hospital. Attendees listed include Sue Wingard Mayme Snyder Wilbur Harner James Coghill Mrs James Larimore Robert Riley M Gerbens Mrs Lillie B Sheets Mrs Clifford Airhart Mrs Blanche Preston Mrs Charles Davis Byram Crosby Everett BE Baer Bobby Mount Mrs W Gibbons Mrs Wright Barker Maude Carr G M Gregg Sanford Allen Mrs Clyde Fauset Wilbur Harner Mrs Karl Page Meredith Jean Loy Ethel McCurdy Max Leopold Mrs Willard Reed Nora Turner Julia E Schilling Alta M Kite Jack Gee Mrs Sheets Edna Gerbens BD Te.
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