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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
1
Raymond C. Wickersham seeks re election as joint representative for Cass and Carroll counties. The Monticello farmer and railroad employee emphasizes his 77th session record and support for the New Deal while urging tax law revisions.
Sam Dyer has served as surveyor efficiently and economically from Burlington township now living in Delhi. His frank open manner has earned him broad acquaintance and many staunch friends across parties, hard work and honesty back his bid for reelection.
Three of seven candidates for county councilmen are current council members who have cut Carroll county taxes to 29 cents through careful appropriation. Candidates include John Kerlin Rok Creek township Artie Million Jefferson county and William Hughes Clay county with four others. Quinn Million and Hood run at large. The remaining four represent districts Kerlin 1st Brimm 2nd Hughes 3rd Bitler 4th.
George Beale, a Democratic candidate for Delphi mayor, cites five years on the city council and long service as foreman at Delphi Body Works. He pledges an economical and efficient administration if elected.
George Wason of Delphi is the Young Democrats preferred candidate for city clerk after a unanimous nomination at the primary convention. A lifelong Delphi resident, he is well known in the city.
The slate includes Frank Reese a 34 year Monon Railroad veteran Harve Hoshaw a Delphi businessman Dr Charles F Sheets a physician and James Dickison Metzger Lumber Co co manager.
Déphi Oracles begin 1934 season Friday night on home floor meeting Cutler with an unclear starting five. Coach Williams pushed the squad to strong practice as Jack Gee Howard Shaffer Edgar Lari more Frank Lamb and Lewis Kirkpatrick are likely starters. Cutler’s reserves loom as a tougher test after Rockfields edged them last week. a large crowd is expected for the curtain raiser.
Frances Perkins, secretary of labor, told Purdue students that America is entering a new era of social welfare. She urged shorter hours, higher wages, and industrial insurance to raise living standards, noting many families live on under $1,000 yearly and many homes lack baths.
Edward Horney 77 a retired farmer living near Idaville died Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Idaville Methodist church. He is survived by six children Martin E Horney Jesse and Herbert Horney Mrs Clara Bazler of Chicago Los Angeles and Idaville and Mrs Espnry of Idaville four grandchildren and three sisters Mrs Helen Shriles of Ipelifon tain O.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Retherford and Mr and Mrs Bryce Adams of Del Visited Camden on Sunday with Mrs and Mrs David Musselman parents of Mrs Retherford and Mrs Musselman It was the 51st wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Musselman Radio tubes Herb Smith.
Exclusive statement from Omer Stokes Jackson, Democratic State Chairman, declares support for President Roosevelt and Governor McNutt. Aims to return 12 Democratic Representatives to Congress, send Sherman Minton to the Senate, and elect large majorities for township, city, county officials and the General Assembly. Ends with confidence in statewide victory and strong approval of leaders.
Harold Trapp of Jackson township won the 1934 Carroll county corn husking contest at the Blue farm near Flora, husking 29 bushels to retain his title. Monk Price of Camden placed second with 26 bushels and Voris Chapman third with about 25. The state contest is set for this afternoon at Vincennes.
Democratic rally at the courthouse assembly room features Pat Manson attacking Hoover and praising Roosevelt. He warns constitutional government would collapse under a Hoover second term, condemns Wall Street control of currency, and labels the New Deal the old Jeffersonian ideal.
This piece argues the upcoming Tuesday election is pivotal for preserving the New Deal. It urges support for the Democratic ticket led by Sherman Minton and George R. Durgan, claiming Republicans lack a viable plan and would reverse economic gains.
Wilfred Overley 61 a longtime Yeoman merchant died Tuesday evening at Home hospital Lafayette after gastric ulcer surgeries. He lived his whole life in Jefferson township and is survived by widow Minnie son Homer daughter Anna and two grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm from Yeoman Methodist church Rev Walter Wilson officiating. Interment Monticello. He was the youngest and last of 11 siblings.
Final broadcast by the Democratic State Committee airs Monday night from 9 30 to 10 p m over six Indiana stations including Gary Ft Wayne and Indianapolis The November 5 close marks the end of a series started October 22 with calls for voter support across the state.
Representatives of the Federal Educational Program are completing their survey this week. Those who received survey blanks and wish to enroll should fill them in and send to County Superintendent George McCain, Ross Allen at Flora, or to local high school principals. Prospective students should indicate course choices on the blanks. A special invitation has been issued to the Young People's Cooperative Study Club.
Voters are urged to understand the Delphi ballot where four council candidates appear per ticket yet voters must select five. The paper explains voters may vote the straight ticket and still choose four on the opposite ticket. A sample ballot is recommended for clarity.
The annual federal inventory and property inspection of Company G 151st Infantry was conducted Monday afternoon at the armory. Captain Joseph A Kraus Infantry D O I was the inspecting officer.
The Christian church of Flora marks its fiftieth anniversary on November 25 along with the twentieth anniversary of the current church building. Revival services are set to begin at the church on December 2.
Jack Grimm, Illinois University freshman, was brought Sunday by Grimm ambulance to his parents' home for recuperation from an emergency appendicitis operation. Grimm was stricken October 26 and is improving rapidly, expecting to return to school soon.
The Citizen endorses John H. Hamling for Carroll County circuit court judge. Hamling, a Delphi attorney, served as county prosecuting attorney in 1930 and 1932, earning a strong reputation for legal ability and integrity.
Announcement of the engagement between William Perigo former Delphi and Western State College athlete and Miss Margaret Burrell of Kalamazoo Michigan. No wedding date is set. Perigo is coaching at Markleville Indiana.
The Young Democrats of Madison, Democrat and Deer Creek townships held rallies this week. In Madison a 350 attendee meeting at New Hope school featured speaker Walter Haney with refreshments.
Mrs Tilman Landis 62 died at 12 36 AM Wednesday at her Rockfield home after a five week illness. She moved from Burnettsville to Rockfield. Survived by five sons Lawrence Delphi Lloyd Laporte Artis Burnettsville Merl Paul Rockfield. two daughters Eva DeFord Georgetown Ches ter Knight Idaville. five brothers Henry Harry Pantle Wyomin g John Walton Frank Delphi. five sisters Edward Troxel Rossville Mary Bush Indianapolis Minnie Lowther Delphi Everett Lowther Delphi Charles Hattery Sheridan. Body to Grimm funeral home. Funeral 11 AM Friday from Hickory Grove church. Rev Howard Jenkins Delphi Rev Chastine Burnettsville Rev Werly West Liberty Ohio. Interment Hickory Grove cemetery.
Claude Wright of Bloomdale was arraigned in circuit court after last week’s arrest for passing fraudulent checks. He pled guilty, was fined $2 and costs, and sentenced to 120 days in the State Farm.
A fire at Henry Caughill’s farm in Adams township damaged the roof but was quickly put out by local volunteers Saturday afternoon. The roof sustained light damage. Oracle Club plans a November 12 host at Mrs. N J Howe’s South Delphi home. Delphi Oracle Club. County youths chorus enjoyed a Halloween party at John McCain’s Carrollton township home. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Schnepp of Chicago.
In autumn splendour 2000 revelers attended Delphi armory for the largest dance yet. The event ran from 8 pm to 1 am with Van Miller and his ten piece band providing music. Ralph Hanna and William B. Smith served as hosts under a witch themed decor and Mrs. Ralph Hanna performed two song numbers.
The Delphi citizens organized The Pep Club of Delphi at a city hall meeting. Officers include President Harry Brewer and Vice President Wayne Aldridge. The 225 member club plans a Friday pep activity with a parade from Court House at 7 PM to the armory before the Cutler Delphi basketball game.
Announcement that the road from the junction of State Roads 18 and 29 in Carroll through Galveston to the junction of 31 and 18 in Howard and Miami counties is now part of the State Highway System, totaling about 14 miles.
Edward E Pruitt states he has served since September 10 and invites scrutiny of all guardianship and estate records. He presents himself as a servant of all people and requests voter support for re election.
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