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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
6
Rev Edward Hoffenbacher announces Sunday at St Marys Episcopal Church the full Communion Service at 10 30 A M Everyone welcome to attend and join in the service.
Bible school at 9 30 led by Superintendent Ray Orr reports large attendance and a fine session. The Premiers held a profitable meeting last Monday evening with good turnout and an inspiring program. Rev Paul Beck delivered a message received with rapt and respectful attention. Services at 10 30 and 7. You are invited.
The Delphi churches urge attendance and participation to support worship and church-school activities. The Methodist pastor plans Sunday discussions on Christianity and Jesus, stressing the churchs unique contribution. Morning worship at 10 40 and evening services at 7 00 with Epworth League at 6 00 and a 9 30 Sunday School.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for Sunday November 29 denounces ancient and modern necromancy, Mesmerism and hypnotism. It cites Jeremiah warning against prophets and diviners who deceive in the Lord’s name, alongside passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
The text argues mesmerism cannot be explained easily and risks despotic control. It warns of potential abuse by its possessor and contrasts it with Christian Science, which it says defeats evil and promotes virtue in families and communities.
Ford argues money must serve work, criticizes unemployment insurance as permanent fix, and urges reducing taxes and government waste. He calls for bending industry and agriculture into joint effort, regulating production not to stifle innovation, and rebuilding the economic machine through practical reforms.
Washington dispatch reports political writer Dave Wright says Owen D. Young is a de facto top choice for the Democratic nomination. Executors behind Young include John J. Raskob and Bernard Baruch, with Tammany Hall backing a strong challenger to Roosevelt.
A lengthy advertisement promotes The American Boy Youth's Companion as an ideal gift for boys aged ten to twenty. It touts globe trotting adventures, vivid scenes, character building, and a gift card option with subscriptions priced at 2.00 for one year and 3.00 for three years, payable by mail to Detroit.
The piece reports a quiet campaign for Young with Democrats, led by Raskob and allies, aiming to deny Hoover. It notes Southerners including Senator Robinson of Arkansas and Pat Harrison of Mississippi joining the Young effort and a plan to make Robinson second on the ticket.
Real estate transfers reported include Margaret E Roth and spouses selling 78 acres in Jefferson Township. Harrison D Roth and spouses conveying Lot 16 and part of Lot 17 in Sunset Park for $1.00. Lois Bieber to Josiah J Kendall and others for multiple Camden lots and Jackson Township tract for $1.00. Lee E Ulry to John Leiber Lot 4 in Harter's Third Addition Flora for $1.00. John M Peterson to Susie C Shorty a tract in ore Township for $1.00. Delphi State Bank to Union State Bank and others in Merkle Kendall Co Add to Delphi for $1.00. John A Shanks and others to Farmers State Bank of Young America 80 acres in Carrollton Township for $5,600. Melvin Peterson to James Carlyle Humes a tract in Democrat Township for $1.00. Hermitage Development Corp to Zerelda M Wells and others lots 11,12 in Sunset Park Unit-1.
Court order directs public auction of Charles Childers estate goods on December 1 1931 at Mrs. Charles Childers home near Springboro bridge Delphia area. Livestock include horses cattle hogs dairy cows and calves plus farm implements tractors wagons and tools. Cash terms listed with auction conducted by Coble & Co under admin O E Smith and John Kennard clerk.
An old advertisement extols Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for digestion and bile flow. It touts a gentle action to relieve sourness, gas, and skin blemishes, urging readers to look for the red label and price 26e at stores.
Transactions show Agnes Margowski Trustee and George Guard exchanging 263 acres in Carrollton township for $1.00 each and Agnes Smith et al transferring 60 acres in Deer Creek township to Lawrence Henderson Trustee for $1.00. A Monroe township tract goes to Flossie Clemens from Sarah Ford. A clipping notes Mrs Don Julien’s daughter in law’s leading role in a Larchmont play presented by the Woman’s Club of Larchmont. Booster Day announced for Saturday November 28.
Unauthorized use warned as grain certificates numbered 3 through 25 are printed in a notice from the Insurance Company of North America. Breming and Wilson agency in Delphi Indiana is named as the location where these blank policies disappeared. Property owners are cautioned against accepting such documents.
In The Carroll Circuit Court Septem ber Term 1931 Lenna M Powell vs George Hawk et al No 7511. Plaintiffs suit to quiet titled to 100 acres in Carroll County Indiana with unknown heirs and non residents named. Defendants Roxie M Burroughs Olive Leon Hatfield Basil Milburn Mary Agnes Hinton Frank Pritchard urged to appear by Jan 25 1932 at Delphi Court House.
Andrew Huston named administrator of the estate of William Huston late of Carroll County Indiana. Estate deemed solvent. November 16 1931 Cartwright Wason and Carr Attorneys Bond and administration details filed with Carroll Circuit Court.
Judge of the Carroll Circuit Court appoints William A. Million as administrator of the estate of Mary E. Scott deceased of Carroll County Indiana dated November 17 1931. Attorneys listed.
The Citizens National Bank at Delphi Indiana closes its affairs and directs Ash. Note holders and creditors to present notes and claims for payment. C. B. Shaffer president dated Sept. 15 1931. The notice clarifies it does not refer to certificates of deposit or savings accounts now assumed by Union State Bank of Delphi.
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