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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
1
Memorial Day crowds again fill roads to bivouacs as veterans from Civil War to World War II march with flowers, renewing links between past and present. The pension rolls show 77,000 survivors. future links hinge on ongoing generations of veterans across wars and ages.
Hundreds attended the Camp Tecumseh reunion last Sunday with attendees from Richmond to the state line. Director Schnil reported 78 boys signed for the first period and fundraising gifts included a vivarium workshop and a Kokomo Lions club workshop. The event featured the Frankfort high school band and a closing dedication prayer.
Mrs Ed Wingerd president of the Legion Auxiliary and Mrs Roy Garner chairman report this year's poppy sale proceeds totaling 90 dollars, the highest yet. The little red flower was sold on the streets Saturday with helpers working all day and a delegation later going to Camden to boost sales.
Mr and Mrs Paul Quick and their son left Tuesday for a motor trip to Brownsville Texas to visit Rev and Mrs E P Day the parents of Mrs Quick. They plan to be away from Delphi for a month.
Representatives of the Carmichael Cryder Construction Co awarded the contract for a Wabash railroad bridge across Deer Creek just west of Delphi. The 450 foot structure will replace the old one and be built under W F Gibbons of Decatur Illinois who expects 25 workers for five to six months with local hires preferred if available.
Mrs. Estaline Barker will mark her ninety second birthday next Saturday four miles west of the city. Her children C. P. Barker Goodland Mrs. L Whistler Bringhurst C B Barker Delphi F C Barker Delphi and Miss May Barker will attend. She has lived on the family farm for sixty seven years and remains mentally sharp and active.
County Board of Education schedules a regular monthly meeting next Monday afternoon to discuss unspecified business. The July meeting will elect a county superintendent to a four year term, replacing the late Thomas W. Armstrong. C A Bailey currently holds the unexpired term.
Former County Treasurer William Ashba was slightly injured when a tractor disc ran over his arm after he fell from the seat while shifting gears on his farm south of the city. He sought medical aid in town. His brother-in-law Ray Shaffer died in a similar accident years earlier nearby.
Mrs. Lizzie Koble of Cutler, who recently filed sensational charges against John Jacobs in local court accusing him of throwing acid in her face, was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette on Monday for gall stones surgery.
Mrs. Ida Black of Camden died Friday evening at her home. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Leah Campbell near Cutler and Mrs. Eva Wagoner Camden. Funeral services were held at 2:00 Sunday afternoon from her home, with burial in the Cutler cemetery.
Floyd Schneib and Miss Pearl Heil were married last Thursday afternoon at Flora. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Heiland of Camden, has worked at H E Jones store in Camden for the past year. The groom hails from Cass county where they will settle on a farm.
Henry Sidenbender of Clymners sustained a broken right arm last week when he tried to wind up his cart to drive to work. He was rushed to a Logansport hospital for treatment. Sidenbender is a well known contractor.
Camden resident Curtis McCain learns of a $1000 bequest from J. P. Smith of Indianapolis, former business partner and friend. Smith and McCain jointly owned lumber yards in Camden and Burrows and Smith's will also leaves $5000 to James Rule of Wabash, a Carroll County visitor and Masonic-affiliated figure.
The Strand Theatre in Monticello installs talking motion picture equipment. The first talkie shows Friday and Saturday May 31 and June 1, featuring Alain Jimmy Valentine with William Harney. A four day run June 2 spotlights The Broadway Melody with Anita Page Bessie Love and Charles King, billed as the ultimate talking screen hit.
Dr Roger J Hanna and a machine driven by Leslie Rance of Indianapolis collided near Lebanon on Monday while attempting to pass a truck. Rance's passengers include his parents Mr and Mrs William France and sister Mrs Marie Kesler, all of Indianapolis. The crash occurred on wet pavement and both cars could not slow in time. The two women sustained minor injuries from broken glass.
William Givler announces a free electric cooking demonstration by Indiana Service Corporation in Delphi at the courthouse assembly room on Tuesday and Wednesday June 4 and 5. Demonstrations start at 1 30 PM each day with latest equipment shown by company representatives.
Mr and Mrs Merritt E Johnson leased the Oakdale View camp grounds lunch stand to Mr and Mrs Charles Helmick and Mrs Helmick s sons Donald and James Parker of Kokomo The stand opened last weekend for business Mrs Helmick an experienced baker will bake for campers and summer orders
Perry Wilson a longtime Indiana YMCA leader resigns from the Indiana Y M C A and will take a similar role in Steubenville Ohio beginning June 15. He led Camp Tecumseh and served as field secretary in northern Indiana, plans to help establish a campsite and buildings, and will relocate his family to Steubenville after final arrangements.
Forty nine high school graduates will receive diplomas at the annual commencement in the auditorium tonight. Prof Kay Daugherty of Muncie will deliver the address and diplomas will be presented by Prof C V Amick. Music will be by the high school chorus. The Citizen could not publish a full report due to early press hour on Decoration Day.
John Currant and two daughters Miss Ruby and Mrs. Fern Cooper and two sons from Muncie were in a Sunday morning accident between Russiaville and Rossville. A blowout caused the Chrysler to crash into a tree injuring Currant with a fractured hip, Cooper with dislocated shoulders, Ruby with cuts and bruises. the two boys escaped uninjured. Currant and Cooper were taken to Kokomo hospital. The car was totally wrecked.
Coach Lostutter and Mrs Lostutter plan relocation next week after occupying the Baer apartment on Washington street since the Wason fire. They have leased the Whitaker property on Indiana street. John Baer, owner of the vacated apartment, renames it Honeymoon Flats and says a prospective groom has already leased it under that name.
The Citizen will be issued on Wednesday morning due to Decoration Day holiday. The office closes all day Thursday. City banks and most retail establishments will be closed and there will be no rural route deliveries.
Delphi Motor Sales advertises a real bargain on a used car with a small down payment and liberal terms. The notice emphasizes easy financing to attract buyers.
Dr. Roger J. Hanna son of Mr and Mrs John L Hanna of this city will become superintendent of Fairmont hospital in Kalamazoo Michigan on June 1. He is a Delphi high school and Indiana University medical school graduate and has served in Gary for a clinic. He resigns to move to Michigan city, with his parents visiting before departure.
Indiana teachers must take a dual oath to support the U S Constitution, Indiana Constitution, and state laws. The oath emphasizes reverence for the flag, law, and order, with duplicates filed: one with the state superintendent and one to the teacher. licenses will be withheld from noncompliant instructors.
City official Marshal Doxey Moore reports he has killed thirty seven dogs in the last three months starting March first. He notes dog owners avoid taxes by abandoning pets, causing nuisance at the public square and garden damage. Moore urges tagging of dogs that may roam, though he cannot distinguish pets from strays.
Roy Skiles a 30 year old worker in the east part of the county was arrested Monday by Sheriff Jesse Clawson on a Clinton county warrant. He allegedly drew a $25 check on a Kokomo bank and passed it to a Michigantown merchant. The bank marked the check insufficient funds. Skiles later made the amount good at Frankfort and was released with the sheriff.
St Josephs parochial school closed Tuesday. At night exercises were held at the K of C hall where graduates Owen Delaney Donald Vianco William Ryan and Dorothy Hoover received their eighth grade diplomas presented by Father C J Reed. The program featured readings songs and plays with numerous awards for honor students.
John Hamling Jr acted as judge pro tem in circuit court on Friday and again on Tuesday during the absence of Judge E E Pruitt who was in Monticello Friday and Fowler Tuesday.
Charles Popejoy will represent the Delphi track team at the national in Chicago. He will be accompanied by Coach Lostutter for the event.
Three latest model washing machines debut with electric and multi motor power. Flora Maytag showcases the trio highlighting innovation and modern home appliance design.
The board of commissioners will convene next Monday for a routine two day session. The W H Chapman road in Burlington township faces favorable action as no objections have been filed. Bids are expected for a motor grader not less than 10 20 HP with a 12 foot blade and scarifier. Usual claims will be inspected and allowed.
President C. A. Davies of the Chamber of Commerce selected the executive committee to organize Carrell county Old Settlers Day on August 10. Committees cover attractions concessions advertising public ity and finance with names including Haughey Mount Roach Ham ling McFarland Beadle Ulm Davidson Julius Adams and Hoshaw. The seasoned group pledges a successful event.
Carl Hargraves of Yeoman landed a sixteen pound bank catfish from the Tippecanoe river near Oakdale last Saturday night while fishing below the bridge. This was the season’s largest fish in the area according to local reports.
Charles Crowl of Radnor died Tuesday afternoon after a years illness at his home. He was 55 and survived by his widow Mable Crowl. Funeral services will be at Radnor Methodist Church with Rev. Martinson of Marion, formerly of Delphi, in charge. Burial at Delphi Masonic Cemetery.
The Delphinis earned the highest honors in the county and sixth in the state in a Bible study contest led by Prof. C. A. Smith. New officers for next year include President Donald Chapman, Vice President Gardner Martin, Secretary John Maxwell, Treasurer Earl Powell, and Sergeant at Arms William Perigo.
J. M. Gardner of the Arc theatre rejects Delphi press reports claiming he leased the theatre. Meanwhile Kokomo men are said to be pursuing control of the local picture house.
Wilbur Hall, history and public speaking teacher at the local high school, signs a contract to lead public speaking and dramatic classes in Seymour next year.
County R O T C chairman Benjamin Drake signs Howard Hunter for a thirty day training stint at Fort Harrison. Hunter will be entering his third year in ROTC with two other prospects also chosen.
Harry Brewer has purchased the late J. W. F. Thomas property on Front Street from the commissioners James P. Wason and Gus A. Hall.
Indiana Service Corp reminds customers that light bills are due now with no discount available after June 5. The notice emphasizes timely payment to avoid service interruptions.
Trustee Elmer Shaffer prepared for work on the Cutler school house by awarding the general contract to R. O. Sharp for about 30 000 with possible alterations on brick work. Tolbert Plumbing and Heating won the heating and plumbing contract for 8540. Bond total issue of 37000 was sold to Adelbert Flynn at par with 4.5 percent interest. Gus A. Hall and Hanna and Hanna advised Shaffer on bonds and contracts.
The Carroll county board of review will begin a twenty eight day session next Monday to revise assessments for thirteen townships and three corporations. Members include County Auditor Whiteman Treasurer Irwin Flora Assessor Orvel Schock Frank Roskuski and George Peterson with a state appointed quorum. The board aims to equalize valuations and adjust personal property lists while real estate values face more thorough review. The piece questions diamond tax treatment and urges consistency between all listed gems and those omitted.
John E. Collins of Flora and Lenora Lowery of Burrows were married at the home of Justice of the Peace George Busteed who had just been appointed in Deer Creek township. Busteed’s first acts included officiating a statutory case and then the marriage with his daughters as witnesses.
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