Voices for Freedom of Speech Amid Press Tensions
The piece critiques advocates led by William Randolph Hearst who pitched freedom of speech as a martyrs cause while urging courage against press controls. It notes Secretary Perkins warning against press barriers and President Roosevelt's tolerance, citing Heywood Broun on preserving free speech even when seen as poisonous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Perkins
Roosevelt
Heywood Broun
Voltaire
Broun
Roosevelt reviews New Deal gains and pledged ongoing effort
In a major address President Roosevelt reviewed progress since March 4 noting 300000 young men employed by the CCC and 4000000 back to work, with two thirds of the 3300 million public works fund distributed. He stressed continued expansion of benefits and warned against over-optimism while defining progress with guarded optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
C. C
Public Works Fund
Walter Lippman
Butler University fires president Dr Walter Scott Athearn
The board dismissed Dr Walter Scott Athearn amid criticism of his ego and governance style. Readers note he clung to a downtown office and clashed with students over regulations while pursuing a metropolitan university vision. The article urges choosing a liberal minded educator, preferably younger, to lead Butler forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott ‘Athearn
Butler University
Athearn
Robert J. Aley
Butler
Metropolitan University
24 World Famous Comics In Next Sundays Chicago Herald and Examiner
The Citizen office announces the inclusion of 24 world famous comic strips in next Sunday's Chicago Herald and Examiner. Featured titles include Bring Up Father Tillie the Tiler Mickey Mouse Booby McNutt Barney Google Katzenjammer Kids Tim Tyler's Luck Felix the Cat Toonerville Folks Toots and Casper and others. Readers may consult Indianapolis or Chicago telephone directories at The Citizen office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Father
Tillie the Tiler
Mickey Mouse
Booby McNutt
iBarney Google
The
Katzenjarnment Kids
Tim Tyler
Luck
Felix the Cat
Dave's Delicatessen
Toonerville Folks
Toots and
Casper
Red Cross Will Honor Five Health Services
The Red Cross outlines five key health conservation services: Rich and Life Service with over one million trained, Nursing with 33 000 registered nurses, Public Health Nursing across nearly 500 chapters, Home Hygiene teaching 700 000 people, and Roll Call support. Local chapter funds stay for office costs, county nurse, relief, and ex-soldier aid. Citizens urged to pay membership by Nov 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Rich and Life Service
Red Cross
Earl Trapp Retains County Corn Husking Crown
Earl Trapp of Carrollton township won the county corn husking contest on Saturday, husking 25.5 bushels in 1 hour 30 minutes to defend his title. Wilson of Cutler was second with 23.8 bushels, followed by John Cain of Delphi, third with 21, and Leslie Chapman of Rockfield, fourth with 19.9. Monk Price drove for the winner at the Boyd farm south of Delphi. The state contest will be November 1 in Wells county at Ora Lawn farm near Bluffton, where Lawrence Pitzer of Fountain county defends against ten top huskers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Trapp
Carrollton Township
Trapp
Wilson
Cutler
John Cain
Delphi
Leslie Chapman
Rockfield
Monk Price
Boyd Farm
Wells County
Ora Lawn Farm
Bluffton
Lawrence Pitzer
Fountain County
Six Boys to Join Conservation Corps at Camp Knox
Six county boys will join the C C C corps at Camp Knox after examination in Lafayette. The selections by the County Relief Committee include Cleo Span Burlington Paul Lamber Burrows Rick Yost Clay township Robert England Paul Via Clyde Meyers of Delphi. John Joe Sneathen was chosen alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Knox
Lafayette
County Relief Committee
Cleo Span
Burlington
Paul Lamber
Burrows
Rick Yost
Clay Township
Robert England
Paul Via
Clyde Meyers
Delphi
John Joe Sneathen
Frigidaire Franchise Assigned to Burr Graham
Burr Graham named district representative for Frigidaire refrigerators with Delphi headquarters. He will display models at 122 W Main St in the old Western Union location and just returned from Dayton sales school. Frigidaire claims low current use and over one million extra sales, with porcelain linings and automatic defrosting for about $11.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Graham
Delphi
Graham
W. Main St
Western Union, Telegraph Co
Frigidaire
Dayton
Deaf and Dumb Suspect Held in Watch Theft Near Delphi
Local authorities seek an interpreter as William Stevick of Rensselaer, deaf and dumb, is held for theft of a gold watch belonging to Mrs. Clyde Weliever near Delphi. He refuses to communicate by pen or pencil. Investigators explore methods to elicit statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stevick
Clyde Weliever
Delphi
Stevick
Rensselaer
State Tax Board to Hear Monroe Township Tax Appeal
The State Tax Board will hear a petition against Monroe township tax rate of 2.82 dollars on November 6 at 2 30 p m. The presiding official is not confirmed though John Rothrock, former county prosecutor, has led hearings nearby. Monroe township carries the highest rate in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
State
John Rothrock
Excise Tax Distribution Sets $1.33 Per Pupil Share
Governor McNutt’s claimed school funding levels are supported by today’s announcement that the November excise tax distribution will be $1.33 per pupil, up from the earlier $1.20 estimate. The state will allocate $874,717.06 to 657,682 public and parochial students, with Carroll County receiving $4,298.56. Floyd Williamson, state auditor, will oversee the distribution, funded mainly by beer gallonage taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McNutt
Carroll County
Paul P. Fry
Floyd E. Williamson
State
Mrs Wilson Lucas Dies in Indianapolis After Operation
Mrs Wilson B Lucas, a prominent Delphi woman aged 65, died Wednesday morning at St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis after an operation. She had lived on East Monroe street near the schoolhouse for ten years and was a member of the Delphi Methodist church. She leaves her husband and sister Mrs Hattie Mouch. Funeral services will be held at Newcastle, at the home of Mrs Mouch, with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson B. Lucas
Delphi
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Lucas
East Monroe Street
School House
Delphi Methodist Church
Hattie Mouch
Newcastle
Gilbert-Goss Wedding Ties Family of Indiana
Mr and Mrs Clayton Cripe of Lafayette announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Berdine Gilbert to Charles B Goss son of Mr and Mrs L C Goss of South Bend. The wedding occurred Wednesday afternoon Oct 25 at Indiana Avenue Christian church in South Bend with Mr and Mrs Lowell Mast as attendants. The couple will reside in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Cripe
Lagansport
Margaret Berdine Gilbert
Charles B. Goss
L. C. Goss
South Bend
Indiana Avenue Christian Church
Lowell Mast
Katherine Gos
Mayor Kelly to Treat Fair Crowds to Free Beer
Edward J. Kelly announced free beer and sandwiches for fairgoers on November 8 at the Century of Progress and said he would pay the bill himself 1 000 barrels would be provided. The plan drew protest from the WCTU which called it undignified while fair officials renamed the day personal responsibility day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Kelly
Fair Management
Kelley
Purdue Russell case postponed due to juror illness
The Purdue University suit against Phillip and Mary Russell is delayed after four jurors were taken ill, postponing the case to the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zorous Blue
Purdue Universityys
Phillip and
Mary Russell
Station Sale Trades 120 Acre Farm for Ram Service Station
William Mack of Rock Creek township trades his 120 acre farm for the Ram Service station at the Pittsburg hilltop. The station was owned by Noah Knettie of Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mack
Rock Creek Township
Ram
Pittsburg Hill
Noah Knettie
Flora
Deputy Herman Weaver Appointed by Sheriff Clifton
Sheriff Kert Clifton names Herman Weaver of Yeoman as deputy sheriff. Weaver will assist in patrol duties and law enforcement tasks as part of the county roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kert Clifton
Herman Weaver
Yeoman
Halloween Bridge Night Fetes Tzgo Uso Club Members
Mrs. Robert Roach hosted the Tzgo Uso Club Halloween party on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. William Afflis, Mrs. William Fraser and Mrs. Paul Dickison won bridge honors. Next meeting set for Mrs. Charles Wood’s home on Thursday November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Go Ugo Cinh
Robert “Roach
William Affiis
William Fraser
Paul Dickison
Charles Wood
Pensions Office Reports 179 Applications Filed
The pension office states that 179 applications for old age pensions have been filed to date. The count reflects ongoing outreach and eligibility reviews as paperwork continues to be processed.
Approves Seven Applications for Home Loans
Eleven orders for abstracts on proposed home loans have been received from the district Home Loan Office at South Bend. Seven loans have been approved and sent to the district office. The process involves district approval, county appraiser review, and final abstract approval by the county attorney before final consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
William B. Smith
Loan Corporation
Smith
Charles Schnepp
Guardianship Granted to Russell E Craig on Max Craig
Court notes show guardianship letters issued to Russell E Craig for Max Craig. Various suits and estate actions are listed including a conversion claim by Joseph B Ross against Granville E Dawson over 71 bushel of wheat and lumber. judgments totaling 160 dollars requested. Inheritance tax determinations record Mary F Good none Sarah E Chapman none Margaret A Moor 54 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell E. Craig
Max Craig
Rockfield Bank
Paul Been Et al
Joseph B. Ross
Granville E. Dawson
Sarah E. Chapman
Margaret A. Moor
Eva G. Clark
Mary E. Gould
Eva G. Clarke
Cartwright
Wason and Carr
Mary L. Taylor
Lester Taylor
Mary L. Humm
David Bowman
Blanche E. Bowman
Joseph W. Snyder
Leslie D. Haun
John L. Groninger
Herbert Groninger
Charles A. Dietz
Frank Poundstone
I N Landis Dies After Long Illness
Izaac Newton Landis, 66, a farmer living east of town, died Wednesday morning at 11. He leaves widow Effie, son Larry, two grandchildren, brother William of Cleveland, and sister Mrs Charles Flora of nearby town. Funeral services set for 2 PM Saturday at Wheeling church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaac Newton Landis
Effie
Larry
William
Cleveland
Charles Flora
Newrhere
Pled Guilty in Trespassing Case Led by James Humm
James Humm pled guilty to trespassing during arraignment before Justice of the Peace George Busteed and was fined five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Humm
Justice of the Peace
George Busteed
Editor Lands Hoosier Editor. Landis Starts Nonpartisan Magazine
Thomas Mayhill accepts agency for the Hoosier Editor and announces Hon. Frederick Landis new nonpartisan magazine. It will be sold at ten cents a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mayhill
Frederick Landis
Sheriff Clifton Tracks Reported Convict Car Near Delphi
Following a Frankfort police report, Sheriff Bert Clifton and Marshall Doxey Moore searched for a car described as well stocked with guns and carrying suspicious characters traveling toward Delphi. No trace was found of the vehicle or its occupants. Indiana police say they are on alert against desperate criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Delphi
Bert Clifton
Sheriff
Marshall Doxey Moore
Indiana
Guards May Be Detailed To War On Bank Bandits
One officer and eight men from O. G., Delphi National Guard, may be detailed to duty in the state's war on bank bandits. Capt. William Mahanna will supply eight men and one officer for a possible squad of Company G. to join a statewide mobilization. The guard squadron at Indianapolis will provide fast cars and planes to aid civil authorities, with sheriffs ordered to deputize volunteers and the American Legion urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G
Delphi National Guard
William Mahanna
Nation Guard
Indianapolis
A. W. Armstrong
American Legion
Legion
Charles Leffler War Veteran Dies at 85
Civil War veteran Charles Leffler, 85, died at 7 10 Tuesday night at his son Peter Leffler’s home near Americus from paralysis. Record shows he moved to Washington township in 1856 and spent his life in the county. He married Eliza Gregory in 1868, who died in 1911. Survived by daughter Mrs John Dice and son Peter. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM in Colburn, with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leffler
Peter Leffler
Americus
Washington Township
Eliza Gregory
Peter
John Dice
Colburn
4 H Girls Win In Judging Contest At Purdue
In the clothing judging contest at Purdue on Saturday Betty Wilson won the district best judge title. Helen Sheets of Madison township and Carolyn Hedderick of Camden formed a baking judging team placing fourth. Sheets also took third in individual baking. Caldwell of Camden and Wilson won fourth in team clothing judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Betty
Wilson
Helen Sheets
Madison Township
Carolyn Hedderick
Camden
Josephine Caldwell
Betty Wilson
Former Camden Pastor Henry E. Stuehm Dies in Logansport
The Rev. Henry E. Stuehm age 57, former pastor of the Camden Lutheran church, died Friday at his Logansport home after months of illness. Survived by son Roland J. of Gary, two daughters Gladys Lang Cut Bank MT and Ruth Mullendore Logansport, a grandson Andrew Richard Mullendore, a brother Ernest Cleveland OH, and a sister. Funeral at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. S A Kies officiating. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Stuehm
Camden Lutheran Church
Logansport
Roland J
Gary
Gladys Lang
Cut Bank
Montana
Ruth Mullendore
Andrew Richard Mullendore
Ernest
Cleveland
Ohio
Grace Lutheran Church
S. A. Kies
Mount Hope Cemetery
Truck Spills Cargo After Crashing Through Posts
A ten ton Hover Leaf truck veered off state road 25 east of ei and plunged into the creek sending twenty five barrels of Wyandotte Sespowder flying. Driver Thomas Butcher and Harold Reed of South Gend were injured, with Butcher serious. The truck and contents were severely damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Butcher
Harold Reed
South Gend
Butcher
Oracles Drill To Face Yank Invaders In Season Opener
Delphi Oracles, under Coach Lostutter, drill defense ahead of the November 10 opener versus Young America. Key players like Grimm Bell Lamb Lamb Kirkpatrick and Larimore Boone Walters focus on ball control and recapture. Jack Gee will miss the first two games due to a tonguectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostutter
Delphi
Jack Gee
Oracles
Young America
Grimm
Bell
E. Lamb
Boone
F. Lamb
Kirkpatrick
Lamb
Larimore
Walters
Gas plan eyed for Delphi and nearby towns
A Wabash committee visited Michigan City to study Northern Indiana Public Service Company proposed 1000 BTU gas, aiming to supply Peru, Wabash, Logansport, Winamac and Delphi with higher heat content gas. Delphi's Indiana Service Corporation serves the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Wabash Valley
Wabash
Peru
Logansport
Winamac
Delphi
Indiana Servic Corporation
Indiana
Homer Ehowalter
F. W. Plummer
J. H. Philpott
W. D. Lynn
U. M. Diehl
Wabash Chamber of Commerce
State Road 13 could be routed Delphi to Brookston
Six state highway engineers survey a possible Delphi to Brookston routing with a new creek valley road starting at Springboro. A bridge would be built across the creek if accepted, creating a direct link between Delphi and Brookston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Brookston
Springboro
Non-support sentence upholds 90 days penal farm
Leo Griffey of Camden received ninety days on the penal farm by Judge E E Pruitt for non-support after failing to report to court over a long period. The notice mentions a public library listing and a separate item about Miss Alice Grant Roseman’s novel Protecting Margot and a Delin spect serial contract worth $12590 for the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Griffey
Camden
E. E. Pruitt
Griffey
Margot
Alice Grant Roseman
London
Public
Rosman
New York
The
Delinspel
Friday Night High School Rivalries List
Camden-Walten, Cutler-Idaville, Flora-Rossville, Deer Creek Carrollton matchups announced for Friday. Saturday schedule features Burlington-W Middleton at West Middleton, with local fans awaiting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Walten
Cutler
Idaville
Cutle Flora
Rossville
Deer Creek
Carrollton
Burlington
W. Middleton
Indiana World War Memorial to Dedicate Armistice Day
The Main Shrine Room in Indianapolis will be dedicated on Armistice Day November 11. A grand Armistice day parade precedes the ceremony with military and patriotic groups statewide. Major General Hugh A. Drum and Governor Paul V. McNutt will speak. Warren Pershing is expected to unveil a portrait of General Pershing. The memorial features a large U S flag beneath a Star of Destiny and life size paintings of allied generals. A luncheon for veterans and a military ball close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana World War Memorial Project
Indianapolis
Frank H. Henley
Indiana World War Memorial Commision
Hugh A. Drum
United States Army
St. Mihiel
Meuse Argonne
Paul V. McNutt
Warren Pershing
New York
John J. Pershing
Walter Brough
Cleveland
Frank R. Walker
Dan Mitchell
Indiana Memorial
Shrine Room
United States
General Pershing
U. S
Ferdinand Foch
France
Marne River
Sir Douglas Haig
British Isles
Albert I
Belgium
Ypres
Armando Divo
Italy
Alps
Radomir Putnik
Servia
Indiana War Memorial
Indiana
All-State Legion
Henley
Antlers
Collision damages two cars near Pittsburg
Two cars driven by Ed Maxwell of Pittsburg and Daisy Dresser of the Black and White collided three miles west of here Monday evening. Maxwell tried to pass a large truck as Dresser approached. Both drivers escaped injury though both cars were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Maxwell
Pittsburg
Daisy Dresser
The
Black and White
Here
Maxwell
David Sterrett Dies in Camden At 77
David B. Sterrett a 77 year old Washington township farmer died at his home Tuesday morning after an extended illness. He leaves a widow two daughters one son and a brother Wilson Sterrett of Rock Creek township. The body was taken to the Baker funeral home in Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Sterrett
Washington Township
Wilson Sterrett
Rock Creek Township
Baker Funeral Home
Camden
Last Warning for Illegal Drivers Issued by State Police
State police declare no excuses for driving without licenses as the grace period of seventy two hours ends. Public safety director orders end of extensions after weeks of warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director of Public Safety
Camden Coach Thwarts Robbers In Home Incident
Camden basketball coach Tom Downey thwarted robbers who tried to force entry to his home early Saturday. Downey fired into the air when he heard a noise at the back door, and police believed the suspects sought proceeds from his Camden Burnettsville basketball fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Downey
Camden
Doweny
Camden-Burnettsville
Appoint Game Warden for Monticello Lakes and Tippecanoe River
Kenneth Sexton is named game warden for the Monticello lakes and the Tippecanoe river. H M Clean transfers to Renssel aer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Sexton
Monticello Lakes
Tippecanoe River
H. M. Clean
Rensselaer
Delphi chapter 21 R. A. M. meeting notice
Stated meeting of Delphi chapter 21 R. A. M. is Friday evening November 3 1983. Balloting for candidates and other important business transactions. Officers and members are urged to attend. J. B. Dickison H. P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
J. B. Dickison
H. P
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Chicago
Conservation Corps
General Motors Corporation
Wilson Lucas
Margaret Gilbert
Mrs. Goss
Sout Bend
Kelly
Herb, Smith
I. N. Landis
Wheeling
Clifton
Mahanna
Gee
Howard
Bill Shaffer
Whiteman
Mayhill
Long
Bill Gee
Berryman
Mount
Cain
Black
High
State Plans
David Sterrett
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