This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
8
Indiana will host the Association of State Foresters October 16 to 18 to inspect progress in forest preservation and reforestation. State and federal foresters will tour Indiana with a plan to showcase the state forests parks and attractions over three days, the first time Indiana has hosted the group.
Fire Prevention Week is observed nationwide to reduce fire losses. Chief George E. Graves notes 10,000 lives and 30 million dollars in property are lost yearly, with an average per capita loss of 4.50, though some cities cut losses.
Members of the Adams Township H. E. Club and their families will gather for a masquerade party at the school house next Wednesday evening October 18. A schoolhouse venue and date are specified for a community social event with family attendance.
On Sunday afternoon October 15 at 2 30 o clock Edward Stevenson piano teacher will showcase his pupils in solos and two piano numbers at the Delphi high school building. Performers include Marjorie Voorhees Rosemary Snoeberger Basil Sink Virginia Pletcher Marybelle Adams Rosemary Ruffing Shirley Julien Helen Louise Young Mabel Smeltzer Mrs Susan Stevenson Cook and Naomi Thompson.
Edward Shepard aged 74 died after a short illness at his Pittsburg home on Thursday evening. Survived by wife two brothers Seneca of Delphi James of Sedalia and two daughters Mrs Tina Kinzie and Mrs Harry Morris of Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at the Methodist church in Pittsburg with Rev Parker officiating. Interment in Purg Cemetery.
Mrs Margaret Afflis attended a Saturday gathering of the Indiana Women's State Democratic club as a guest of Mrs A P Flynn state Democratic vice chairman. She also joined the Democratic State Committee meeting on Monday October 9 at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis.
Attendance at the Chicago World’s Fair reaches over 17.7 million through the Hall of States exhibits. State participation ran above normal totals with many states likely to exceed their populations by year’s end. California and Florida, popular resort states, show attendance well above their sizes while Illinois New York and Ohio near but do not quite reach their populations.
The article notes that many hunters regard the African buffalo as more dangerous than elephant, lion, or rhinoceros due to its unpredictable behavior and impressive charging power.
Mrs. Hannah Metzger 68 wife of Harrison Metzger died of a heart attack at the family home near Rossville at 10:45 Saturday night after a year of illness. Born May 28 1865 at Edna Mills she was a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Ehresman. She married Mr Metzger December 26 1886, survived by three sons Oren and Alton Metzger of Rossville and Carl Jackson, and three daughters Miss Clara Metzger at home, Mrs Roy Rhodes Morrin Alberta Canada. Also ten grandchildren and three sisters Mrs A A Neher Laverne Cal Mrs H J Brubaker Los Angeles Cal and Mrs Martin Shively Ashland O.
Leo Craig announces the Izaak Walton League will receive 18 pairs of fish to be planted in Carroll County waters. The shipment arrives 2 35 Friday afternoon October 13 by Monon railway from Fairport Iowa, including 12 pairs Small Mouth Black Bass 3 pails Catfish and 3 pails Crappie. Russell Craig to supervise with league members assisting unload and distribute.
Announcement reports the marriage of Violet Whiteacre of Burlington to Arthur Cohee a Deer Creek schoolteacher. The ceremony occurred August 14 at Crown Point. Violet is daughter of Court and Whitacre of Burlington. They will reside in Deer Creek California.
Farmers should contact the secretary of the National Farm Loan Association in their territory for advice and help with applications. Local bankers or county agents can connect them to the local secretary treasurer or to the Federal Land Bank of Louisville. If debt exceeds possible appraisal value, loans require clearing indebtedness. creditors may accept less than face value to obtain cash, but adjustments must be worked out between farmer and creditors. Questions should be sent to the Federal Land Bank in Louisville, serving the Fourth district of Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee. Jesse McCarty of Rockfield Indiana is an agent for government loans.
The Queen Esther circle of the M. E. church held a meeting at the home of sponsor Miss Mary Harper with five members and one guest present. Miss Margaret Smith led devotions and social hour, while Miss Beulah Burns gave the lesson. Refreshments were served. Subscribe for The Citizen.
Classified notices include a subscription representative post in Delphi and North Cohocton with guaranteed low rates, a dealer wanted for Heberling products in Carroll County earning about 40 dollars weekly, a Chevrolet heater for sale, barn storage space for rent, and lost metal frame spectacles. The Red Cross calls for nationwide support during the disaster period and annual Roll Call from all citizens with income or employment.
John Brunnemer age 81 of Burlington was found dead Sunday morning by J Huston Dunn who had employed him for two years. Dr. John Kirkpatrick, coroner, attributed death to heart attack. He was a nurseryman with lifelong ties to Frankfort and Hamilton County. He leaves two brothers Roy of Frankfort and J C of Kansas. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 at the Dunn home with Rev W D Archibald officiating. Interment followed at Round Hill Cemetery south of Indianapolis.
The Delphi Hi Y club conducted initiation in Cutler with Everett Lamb and six others leading the Delphi group. New sponsors Paul Quick John Smock and Roger Mayhill were elected. Mrs E W Bowen and others attended Indiana D A R state conference with Mrs Russell Magna as keynote speaker. Reports are due at the Oct 20 meeting hosted by Mrs Charles Wellington.
The Bringhurst Greyhounds ended their season Sunday by defeating the American Legion squad of Frankfort 3 to 0. A public calendar dates line appears as a separate item with phone number 100.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.