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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1937
Page
2
A. B. laments how stars in radio and film now sell fame for money. The piece argues endorsements for cigarettes and brands erode the mystery of Shakespearean actors, arguing this spread harms dignity, beauty, and the stage’s aura.
President Roosevelt outlines plans to regulate electric power and its distribution, arguing that control of power must be in the hands of the people to prevent concentration by holding companies. He frames the issue as essential to labor and national progress, citing Oregon and the West as pivotal in the broader fight.
Miss Mary E. Lesh of Burrows wed Ira L. Baldwin Purdue instructor in a holiday season ceremony. Both graduates of Purdue. Farm Bureau reports its second week of membership drive led by Burton C. Honan and George Sites. Delphi honors include a bronze memorial tablet dedication for William Wilson who donated the land for the county courthouse and city. Frank Blythe and Delphi firemen hosted a chicken supper for the department.
In Americus on Monday morning Two Foxes Raymond Runkle and Fred Temple hunted over Bowen farm for two hours and killed two foxes. Flora saw excitement on February 1 when Benton White shot his sweetheart and was taken from the train. he confessed to the murder. Carroll County Farm Bureau recommends re appointing A L Hodgson as county agent. the bureau now has over 1200 paid members.
A collage of quotes criticizes the Securities and Exchange Commission for the down market while recalling the 1929 crash and noting that no SEC existed then. The piece cites Hugh Johnson on foreign policy and Raymond Clapper on U S leadership, ending with light reflections on politeness and a submarine wraith joke.
Cutler beat Flora in the finals to deny last year’s champion. Delphi center Joseph Ives injured his left leg in the first game, sidelining the star and hampering the team’s performance.
A collage of quotes and observations from newspapers and commentators. Alf Landon challenges Roosevelt, Liberty League wary, Hoover not yet candidate, Hamilton Fish a stark view on GOP losses. Jokes on marriage, college life, and a Peace Society envoy. Local humor pieces on food bans and social habits.
The October issue of American Home highlights collecting Lion Glass as a premier early pressed glass pattern in America. Writer L. B. Mayne formerly of Camden discusses his collection pieces illustrated alongside photos. Mayne has contributed to Henry Ford's Greenfield Village collections and supports other notable displays.
A collection of quoted remarks from leaders and commentators. The notes reference Cordell Hull, Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Gen. Hugh S. Johnson, among others, touching on politics, media, education, and economic restraint.
October 4 editorial notes the Supreme Court opening with a split bench of three reactionaries four liberals and two swing justices Hughes and Roberts. It ponders whether liberal legislation can survive without their votes and mentions a Hoover Landon Lowden 1938 Republican axis.
Governor M. Clifford Townsend issues a proclamation declaring Fire Prevention Week in Indiana for October 3 9, urging citizens to eliminate fire hazards and promote safety. The notice calls for cooperation by fire departments schools civic clubs and businesses and is dated September 27 1937 with the state seal.
The Pulaski County Republican reports Joe Hepp visited the Dewey Zinn farm near Rockfield in Carroll county and picked ears of corn. Hepp jokes about hogs and corn, then questions why Pulaski growers do not bring their corn to town for display in The Republican window.
The New Yorker quotes Hamilton Fish deriding the Administration policy on arms to China as half baked and milk and water, suggesting Ham would mix better metaphors if given richer ones.
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