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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1933
Page
1
The Carroll county program lists six road projects including bridge painting graveling widening berms and guard rails plus sewer repairs and park improvements in Delphi Flora and surrounding areas. Ralph Maggart is county chairman and Wade Farr is disbursing agent with about 300 jobs planned.
This week three hundred Carroll County men began work under a federal three month plan providing thirty hours weekly at fifty cents per hour. The effort seeks to lift workers from relief rolls while not eliminating charity. Senator Arthur Robinson opposes recognition of Russia and criticizes the administration while urging support if the program remains just and fair. Schools emphasize current events to boost political literacy and public understanding.
A certified Carroll circuit court report shows adjoining counties owe Carroll County 1865.80 for cases venued here. White 794.00 Tippecanoe 178.00 Howard 403.50 Cass 29.30 totaling 1865.80. Funds will go to the general fund once collected.
Professor Ramond Schutz of North Manchester spoke to Carroll County teachers on Saturday about current economic problems. The address drew general approval. Schutz is a sociology teacher at Manchester College and a member of Indiana University extension division.
Mrs. Ray Robinson is described as recovering from a slight illness in local notices. Family and friends express continued well wishes as she regains strength.
Leo S. Griffey, 27, of Camden, escaped from the Indiana State Farm at Putnamville after serving 23 days of a 90 day sentence for failing to show legal cause for not complying with a court order. Sheriff Clifton was advised to arrest him if he returns to the county. $10 reward offered.
Rev L E Knox delivers main address at DelphI Presbyterian Church Union Thanksgiving service. Service begins 7:00 PM with high school music under Naomi Pruitt. Benevolent Society receives offering. Program includes prayers scripture songs glee clubs play The First Thanksgiving and sermon.
District road superintendent Charles Sanderson states that all highway employees on the federal relief plan and those applying for work must register with the County Relief Commission. Registration is at the county agent’s office, with Ralph Maggart serving as chairman of the commission.
The second meeting of the Young People's Study Club will be held Monday evening Nov 27 at the Camden Community building at 730 PM Officers will be elected and club organization completed Anthony Lehner of the Indiana Farm Bureau Cooperative Association will lead the discussion Leda McVay and Robert Reiff of Adams township organized an interesting program All who are interested in learning more about the Cooperative Movement are invited
Bobby Blake of Delphi, a pugilist, will meet Gary boxer Paul Stedina in a boxing match at Rensselaer on Friday December 1. Blake previously won a unanimous decision over Parker Elston at Rensselaer two weeks earlier.
Miss Hilda Bowen Delphi Roll Call chairman reports that 45 Red Cross workers in the city have secured 245 memberships. The goal is set at 475 memberships.
Registration of Carroll county voters begins January 15 under the 1933 Register Law. The first period runs to about 29 days before the May 1934 primary, with Wilbur Lane as registration officer and deputies from major parties appointed by the county clerk.
Work on approving county wheat contracts has been received by county agent Ralph Maggartt. Checks totaling about $23,000 are expected within days. Carroll County becomes the 144th county in the United States to have wheat contracts approved.
George W. Reigle 71, Adams township farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at his home after a long illness. He is survived by brother Owen of Adams township and sister Samaantha Bolinger of Andrews, Indiana. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the home with burial in the Hickory Grove cemetery.
The Oracles travel to meet Tipton Blue Devils in their first foreign invasion. Tipton, claiming their strongest team in years, beat Fairmount 31 17 last Friday and features Horton Purvis as key players. The Oracles, buoyed by a improved showing versus Rochester, field a lineup including Powlin Horton Stover Deakyne and Purvis.
Next Wednesday night the Oracles seek revenge for last year's worst loss to the Marion Giants. With Jack Gee likely back in the lineup the Oracles should be much stronger for the Giant game.
Charles D. Deardorff, electrical marvel, will demonstrate his ability to light an electric bulb with no external aid in Pittsburg at Sam's filling station on November 23 to 25 in a darkened room by holding the wires in his hand. He departs December 1 for a Florida tour to display his skill in several cities.
Antone Rumery pled guilty before Judge E E Pruitt to stealing coal from a Monon Railroad car. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs and given 90 days at the Indiana State Farm, with the sentence suspended per court terms. Rumery left his pocket-book with an ID in the box car.
Thomas J. Ferguson, one of the county’s last Civil War veterans, died Friday night at his daughter’s home south of Delphi. He survived years of illness, was not bedfast, and passed away in his rocking chair. Ferguson fought at Horseshoe Bend, Resaca, Buzzard Roost, Knoxville, Strawberry Plains, Stoneman’s Raid, and the Siege of Atlanta, was captured at Sun Shine Church, and imprisoned at Andersonville before Florence. He weighed 175 pounds at capture and 95 pounds seven months later. He recovered after treatment in Baltimore and returned to Darwin area رغم. Continued on page seven.
Edward Towe, 61, of near Burlington, died Tuesday from a concussion after a fall while mounting two horses at his farm. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM from Burlington M E Church with Rev. Archibald officiating. Survived by wife Luella, daughter Myrtl Perkins of Burlington, two foster daughters Faye and Ruth, two grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister.
LAFAYETTE Ind Nov 23 June Shaffer of Delphi is enrolled at Purdue University for the annual two weeks poultry short course which runs until Nov 25. The course aims to train poultrymen and women to solve daily problems and run their businesses more efficiently with lectures on feeding housing breed improvement marketing sanitation disease control and other practical topics. Booster 2 30 P M Saturday.
The Civil Works Administration calls on all state highway commissions to identify at least six maintenance projects per county across 3,000 counties. Each project would cost no more than 5,000 dollars, aiming for about 18,000 projects and a potential 90 million dollar outlay. Federal relief funds would cover 65 percent, with 35 percent from federal road aid.
Recording artist Harry Jones will headline the Thanksgiving hop at the armory Wednesday night November 29. The Marigold Garden orchestra will provide rhythm while the Delphi National Guard sponsors organize the event. Dancing runs from 10 to 1 with admission 50 cents per couple.
The Camden high school senior class sponsors a raffle to be held during the local drawing on Saturday night, December 16. Tickets are sold for a brown suede jacket as first prize and a blanket as second. Purchases available through senior class members and the Cooperative store.
Adron Isaacs a Rockfield high school sophomore injured his foot Monday after catching his heel between two steps of the fire escape. He received medical attention from Dr. Mullin.
Clifford Baldwin and Alfred Hayden were arrested by game wardens and brought before Justice of the Peace George Busteed. Each was fined 23 dollars 42 cents for gigging fish.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Christian church parsonage Monday evening to extend their regrets as Rev and Mrs L B Knox prepare to move to Converse Indiana where they will make their home. Public calendar dates announced by phone.
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