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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
1
A columnist reflects on freedom of the press and criticizes teacher training hours and mural controversies at the Indiana World's Fair exhibit. The piece defends open discourse while noting murals by Benton and the absence of context via microphones, praising the exhibit’s engaging character even for non art enthusiasts.
The annual Armistice day program hosted by Harry Bohan at the American Legion rooms drew more than 75 guests. A 6:30 cooperative supper preceded a patriotic program with remarks by C. A. Smith and Rev. Harry Parker.
The United Indoor Circus Incorporated will present a full two hour indoor circus at the Armory in Delphi on Saturday afternoon and evening under Delphi Public Schools. J L Keys says the act features aerial solos clowns dogs bareback riders and a mechanical audience rider with a 28 foot ring and 1600 pound mat. Performances travel from Lafayette and have drawn capacity crowds in several towns. Tickets go on sale through the school and a downtown office opens for public access. Matinee at 2 30 p m and evening show at 8 p m.
Former Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus comic returns to entertain in the business district at noon with a troupe of fanmakers joining the act.
Charles Sanderson of Monticello receives one of the new Plymouths purchased for maintenance men and engineers statewide, highlighting a fleet expansion intended to aid state operations.
The mayor urges the community to celebrate Circus Day on Saturday November 18 in Delphi and vicinity. He invites residents to set aside worries, enjoy peanuts and lemonade, and participate in supporting school children and teachers through the public spirited effort.
H A Miller checks five acre corn plots in Carroll County. John Snoeberger 112 bushels wins gold medal, Roe Snoeberger 115 bu earns gold, Evan Sanderson 94 bu silver, Carl Yeakiey 92 bu silver, Lawrence Landis 84 bu bronze.
The Premiers meeting date is moved to Monday night November 27 due to the Junior play occupying the regular slot. Officials warn attendees to adjust schedules.
William Ball of Flora lost control near Camden causing a Mobiloil truck to overturn an embankment and land upright. The vehicle carried 154 gallons of gasoline and 100 gallons of kerosene, with no spills reported.
The Indiana Farm Bureau convention in Indianapolis drew representatives from Carroll County townships. Governor McNutt, Governor Townsend, and President Settle spoke. George N Peek, AAA administrator, gave the main address. Monroe township mixed quarter winners attended. County figures included Arthur Mullin Webb Robeson and Mrs Lloyd Beard. Plans for the membership drive were outlined.
The American Legion Auxiliary installed officers led by president Ruth Kirkpatrick and installing officer Mrs. Wilbur Lane. Committee roles were assigned to members including Wingard, Smith, Roskuski, Dame, and Parks. A membership drive was announced with a post contest, plus an upcoming bridge and party hosted in the Legion rooms on Monday evening, November 27.
Delphi city council voted to purchase 300 feet of fire hose after a debate on sewer repairs. The issue of West Franklin street sewer repair was referred to the sewer committee for study.
Delphi Oracles fall to Young America 23 to 14 Friday night. Everett Lamb leads Delphi with 6 points while Platt scores 13 before fouling out. Grimm Lybrook Kirkpatrick Gilliland add points as the Yanks pull away in the second half.
Raymond Schutz of North Manchester college will address the Institute of Carroll county teachers in Delphi on Recon ditioning Our Ideal for an Age of Disillusionment. Rev. Herbert Hugo of Rockfield leads devotional with group discussions led by Music Mrs Olive Todd Mathematics J E Stewart Latin Mrs Russell Flora English Russell Callane Social Science Wayne Hinks Commercial John Fuhrmen Primary Mr Zella Coppock Grades 3 and 4 Mrs Charles Wilson Grades 2 and 3 Miss Leona Mills Grammar Grades Miss Dorothy Clark Principals A E Benge discuss county spelling test plans.
Mrs Elizabeth Leslie has purchased the Murphy Cafe from Mrs George Murphy and took possession Friday. Leslie previously worked at Welcome Inn Cafe. Fannie Ginn heads to California on Wednesday. Netley Lucas features in The American Weekly with sensational underworld secrets.
Thirteen years ago Franklin D. Roosevelt was the Democratic nominee for vice president when he stayed as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry B Wilson of Delphi. This week Mrs Wilson received an autographed picture of Mrs Roosevelt as a remembrance of the stay.
Rochester Zebras visit the Oracles Friday after a sharp lesson from Young America Yanks. Delphi coach Paul Lostutter expects a hard battle as Rochester, heighted by several players around six feet, regroups under coach Lyle after a rough free throw showing.
Levi Miller 70 died at his home near Rossville Friday night at 11 o clock from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the German Baptist church south of Pyrmont at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon with Elder J. W. Skiles in charge. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by his widow eight children six brothers and sisters and twenty one grandchildren.
Delphi firefighters responded Wednesday to James Bardon residence to extinguish a small roof blaze causing minor damage with no injuries reported.
Josephine Shealy entertained members of the Oracle Club on Monday night, delivering a lively program that drew a small audience of local clubgoers and guests.
Health notes praise Carroll County for funding and Red Grass support over two years enabling immunization drives for diphtheria and smallpox. Since 1921 the Red Cross aided county nurse salaries, with 2,355 diphtheria and 726 smallpox immunizations in two campaigns, saving $12,864 in costs and preventing outbreaks.
The Methodist church youth group will host a general social in the church parlors on Thursday night November 23. It aims to bring church members closer in fellowship with a unique program for all to share. Refreshments available and child care provided. All members and friends invited.
James D. Adams of the State Highway Commission announced a three tier minimum wage scale for highway construction work financed partly by Public Works funds. Seven projects had bids opened on November 7. Unskilled labor would earn 4.0 cents and skilled labor 1.20 dollars per hour, higher than the national recovery act rates of 47 and 55 cents respectively.
Twenty five county youths met at Camden to discuss forming a study club on the cooperative movement. Farm Bureau directors and officers attended. plans to hold the first meeting Monday Nov 27 with two representatives per township and several committees appointed. Anthony Lehner of the Indiana Farm Bureau Cooperative Association will speak at the next meeting.
The October 1933 report shows 31 new books with 29 bought and 2 gifts. Fiction totals 17 and non fiction 14. Total circulation is 2 883 with 2 286 fiction and 597 non fiction. Borrower cards issued: 68 from Delphi 25 and from the townships 43.
The state tax board cut White County township tax from 9 to 7 cents and Monticello civil city general fund from 53 to 51 cents while city rate fell from 24 to 20 cents. Cass township Monon township civil school and Liberty township appeals remained unchanged.
A large group of Delphi area Purdue alumni traveled to South Bend to watch the Purdue Notre Dame football clash yesterday, gathering at a local tailgate and stadium events.
State tax commissioner Albert F. Walsman announced a two step cut to Monroe township taxes after review. The special school rate was reduced 37 cents and the township tuition rate 10 cents, lowering total township rate from 2.82 to 2.35 dollars per unit, saving taxpayers about 10 000. A table accompanies the report detailing per capita fund costs.
The county treasurer notes fall tax collections approximately 198,518.74 dollars with delinquencies near 19,500.15 dollars. Both totals match closely to those from the previous spring tax period.
Susan C Fellows wife of Harrison Fellows died at 11:25 Sunday morning at her Burlington home after months of illness. Born October 23 1857 in Wisconsin she lived most of her life in the area. Survived by husband three daughters a son eleven grandchildren eight great grandchildren and one brother Funeral services were held at the Christian church with Rev E R Edwards in charge and burial followed in Burlington cemetery.
The funeral service for 74 year old William Bausman of Kokomo was conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Burlington Christian church. He was a former Burlington resident and is survived by his widow two sons five grandchildren two great grandchildren his mother Mrs Sarah Bausman of Burlington three half brothers Ira and David of Burlington Sam of Kokomo and three half sisters Mrs Lewis Bowley and Mrs Manda Forsythe of Burlington and Mrs Obe Overwolser of Kokomo.
A Delphi County club television party will be held Thursday night with a cooperative supper at 6 30 followed by a program and dancing. The committee includes Mr and Mrs Howard Bradshaw Mr and Mrs E O Grimm Mr and Mrs Myron Johnson and T J Ryan. On Thursday afternoon clubwomen host their regular bridge game.
The Carroll county T B association executive board met with the county medical society at the courthouse. They recommended inviting Dr. Robert G. Bloch of the University of Chicago medical school to speak at the January annual T B meeting.
Mrs. Catherine Brackenridge of Deliphi spoke on Box Work at the Woman's Auxiliary meeting of the Episcopal diocese in Northern Indiana held Wednesday.
Six hogs averaging 170 pounds each were stolen from Harry Wilson’s farm north of Camden Sunday night. Sheriff Bert Clifton is investigating the case.
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