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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1930
Page
1
Walter Lippman writes in the Democratic World that President Hoover may not win a second term. He argues Hoover must act now to convince the nation and break the long time axiom that a party in power losing Congress at midterm cannot regain the presidency two years later.
Louisiana raises pensions for Confederate soldiers from 30 to 60 dollars monthly. Oklahoma bars women from becoming governor. Washington approves county ownership of public utilities. Arkansas mandates daily Bible reading in schools. California authorizes 35 million dollar bond for Golden Gate bridge. Oregon voters reject prohibition on cigarette trade by a wide margin.
Officials announce updated yardage benchmarks for women golfers with par 3 for holes up to 200 yards, par 4 for holes 201 to 375 yards, and par 5 for holes over 376 yards, signaling improving play.
Mae Coppins of Mt Clemens Michigan died after a year of persistent hiccoughs despite treatment by five thousand physicians. In June doctors attending a national convention in Detroit visited her hospital room to review the case. Heart failure resulting from the prolonged hiccoughing was the final cause of death.
Chicago musicians organize three continuous programs daily for fifteen weeks to provide employment. At 6 30 p m classical 8 p m popular and 9 30 p m semi popular the event aims to offer paid work for musicians.
Two prominent eastern businessmen maintain an extensive hunting preserve. To ensure ducks for hunting they bought 3800 wild fowl. The ducks grew fat from the diet but refused to rise or fly when hunters wanted to shoot.
The Academy presents its annual prizes honoring George Arliss Norma Shearer Lewis Milestone Frances Marion Herman Gosse Willard Van der Veer Joseph T. Rucker and film crews for Disraeli Divorcee All Quiet on the Western Front The Big House The King of Jazz and With Byrd at the South Pole.
A Brooklyn barber called a plumber to fix a leaking pipe. The plumber asked the barber to hold the pipe end with his finger while he fetched tools. The barber held the finger five hours then went to the shop to shave. He shaved half the plumber’s face, took razors to hone them, and vanished for five more hours.
The Boston Hotel Association reports Boston convention damage was caused by local hoodlums, not American Legion members. They note the damage was moderate and the Detroit Association will host next year.
Pirates attacked the Norwegian steamer Hirundo last Friday between Swatow and Hongkong. One crew member was wounded as pirates boarded the ship and seized control of the ship and engine room.
A W Wolever and Monroe Kirkpatrick represented lodge No 127 and lodge No 22 at the Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows in Indianapolis a one day session. Delphi delegates Raymond Orr and Harry Randall attended with W H Bradshaw as a trustee and airfield reps Herbert Burk and Charles listed.
B B Mayhill editor of The Journal named Carroll County unemployment chairman by Gov Harry G Leslie. He organized a county wide effort to relieve unemployment this winter with a staff including Mayor Wells Commissioner Black and town trustees and a publicity committee. Mayhill urged a complete list of unemployed and their available skills as part of a broad local drive across Delphi Flora Camden Logansport Burlington Yeoman and surrounding areas.
John Breheny 58 a Delphi resident and barber died suddenly at his home on Indiana Street. He left behind his sister Margaret Breheny and two other sisters Mary Murphy of Youngstown and Nora Fretz of Defiance and a niece Helen Burt of Youngstown. Death was from heart trouble. Funeral plans pending arrival of Ohio relatives. He belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church and was known as industrious thrifty and honest.
The newly elected Carroll County council met in the courthouse to organize within ten days of the election. John Kerlin was chosen chairman and Jason L. Whiteman serves as secretary. Other members include Newman Viney Wesley D. Zinn G Klepinger John H. Shulthers William O Pearson and William O Hughes.
John M. Sheets Democrat asks Carroll circuit court for a recount of the Madison township trusteeship vote after a 172 to 170 tally in favor of William T. Gillam People's Party. The action names Perry Rule and Charles Sheets as bond signers for recount expenses with three mutilated ballots potentially influencing the result.
Delphi merchants organize Booster Days to be held December 22 and 23 with Monday and Tuesday before Christmas. Tickets are distributed by city merchants as the event aims to revive the old tradition drawing shoppers from Carroll and nearby counties. Stores prepare for Christmas trade as new merchandise arrives and some exhibits already show holiday displays. Shoppers are urged to ask for Booster Day tickets.
City pastors decide not to hold the usual union Thanksgiving service this year and instead plan a special morning service on Sunday November 23 to commemorate Thanksgiving.
Dr. Stanley Coulter former Purdue dean will speak at Delphi Presbyterian Church Sunday evening November 30 addressing the Christmas Seal sale campaign in Carroll County The Tuberculosis Association and city churches sponsor the event and organizers hope for a large audience and a worthwhile message.
Mrs Mary Anne Million 81 lifelong Jefferson Township resident died Wednesday morning at her home from heart trouble. She was born January 6 1849 to Henry and Magdeline Schack north of Yeoman and married John Million October 6 1870. Survived by four children Will Gilbert Artie and Mrs Maul. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Hickory Grove Church with burial in the local cemetery.
Official canvassing board totals show Democratic gains with margins up to 52 784 and nine Democrats to four Republicans in Congress. Statewide constitutional convention defeated 355 548 to 442 354. Fréd B Pickett led for Clerk of the State Supreme Court by 52 784 over Charles L Biederwolf. Secretary of State Fifield defeated by Frank May Jr by 43 393. Congressional results list district by district margins and party Lean.
Handel pracl nee James Waggener of Newcastle former advertising manager of the Newcastle Times has been added to The Delphi Citizen staff. He will chair the advertising department and assist with ad preparations inviting merchants to phone the office for services.
The Citizen goes to press next Tuesday at 5 PM to distribute Wednesday morning. Advertisers must submit copy by Monday evening. Correspondents should file news by Monday morning. The Citizen staff observes Thanksgiving Day as a holiday on Thursday.
After seventeen years of service Ed E Ruffing known as the Ruffing Shop will sell out and quit. Broadside ads and a full page notice in the Citizen promise tremendous savings on radios pianos glass novelties greeting cards and sporting goods. The shop founded 37 years ago by J E Ruffing Sr and his son is liquidating all assets.
Floyd Julien celebrated six years as clerk of the Carroll circuit court on Tuesday November 18.
Rev and Mrs O Panker left Wednesday morning for a brief visit with friends in South Bend. During the trip Rev Manker will attend a meeting of the consistory of Scottish Rite. Subscribe for The Citizen, $1.50.
A historical note explains the Delphi Carroll County Soldiers and Sailors monument erected in 1893 in the court house yard. The inscription was kept short and dated not included by design, though the writer later acknowledges the omission and confirms the erection year. The piece also mentions nearby memorials and proceeds detailing local civic gifts and donors.
Rev. O. P. Manker led a Lafayette meeting of the Northwest Indiana M. E. conference pastors at Trinity Church to decide the Gary M. E. hospital’s future. The conference will operate the Gary hospital as it does Fort Wayne Methodist, and considers a group insurance plan requiring participant enrollment.
A 1932 nominating season looms as Democrats weigh Franklin D Roosevelt and Owen Young in New York with other contenders like Joseph Robinson and James A Reed up for consideration. Maryland backs Gov Ritchie while Newton Baker is noted as a capable Ohio candidate.
Delphi Public Library suggests a November to February reading list. Psychology titles include Wells Mental Adjustments and Menninger The Human Mind. Biography picks feature Seitz Joseph Pulitzer and Ludwig The Son of Man plus Riley life studies.
The Delphi Tipton boys basketball game is postponed due to a smallpox outbreak in Tipton. Only seven of twenty five Tipton players were fit to play after vaccination last week, prompting officials to reschedule. The Oracles next play Lebanon next Wednesday and scout Windfall before a Marion trip.
Rev. P. L. Beck of Chicago has been called to pastor the Delphi Baptist Church and will start duties next Sunday. Beck and his family will move to the parsonage in a few days, and he has already preached here several times, gaining strong approval from congregants.
Postmaster General Walter F. Brown announced a definite policy of not filling vacancies in post office clerkships carriers and rural carriers unless required for adequate service. The move aims to curb unemployment while maintaining mail service efficiency, noting current staffing remains large enough to meet daily demands.
The Citizen reports a special effort by its office to secure the newest items and latest information for readers. The article notes diligent work and a focus on timely access to updates.
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