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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
1
The Delphi region reels from the Brady gang shootout aftermath with BraW and Shaffer killed and Dalhover captured. WPA inspector Harry Nolen narrowly escaped a mob raid while others tour Europe, win bread ad campaigns feature Delphi twins, and local scenes note police barricades and a potato race at the Indiana Saddle Roundup.
The Yeoman Methodist church schedules a Fall Festival on October 15 with a softball game between Carson and rem schools and a fats versus loans contest. An afternoon program includes contests and a 7:30 pm evening lineup features a children’s parade, variety show, quilt and cake display, with refreshments served all day.
Mrs Esther Gregg county nurse attended the state nurses meeting held in Terre Haute detailing plans and discussions among county health officials and nursing leaders.
Ellis Daniels of Madison township is seriously hurt after a heavy beam fell on him while aiding demolition of a barn in the Ockley community. Both legs broken one above and one below the knee. He was taken to St Elizabeth hospital by Blythe and Sons ambulance.
Wayne Coy, former Citizen owner, writes from Manila about how Filipinos and visitors have begun to normalize earthquakes. He notes quakes frequent at night, describes fear after August tremor, and cites Manila’s location in a danger zone with historical events and intensity scales.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Delphi held an initiation banquet Monday at the Methodist church. The Logansport club conducted initiation for 48 Delphi members, with Genevieve Brown, state president, as a guest. About 70 members from across the state attended.
Tri Kappa plans one of its largest rummage sales next month to raise funds for scholarships and charity. Donations of clothing furniture and houseware are urged with a bake sale also planned. The event is set for Saturday November 13 at the Ford garage showrooms. volunteers will pick up items by November 11 if needed.
The engagement of Miss Ruth Haderly of Delphi to Walter Emmert of Crown Point is announced. The wedding will be held Sunday afternoon October 31 at the Methodist Church with Rev. Wilbur Day officiating. A reception follows at the Wilson home.
The Robert L. Sieber and Company Chrysler and Plymouth sales official opening is set for Saturday October 16. 1938 models will be on display with all-day open house and guest favors for visitors.
The Indiana Public Welfare Department may ask the state tax board to raise the welfare rate approved by the county tax adjustment board. State welfare officials say 23 cents is insufficient to meet state requirements. The heating on Carroll county rates is set for October 29, with a filing deadline before then. The Carroll county welfare board protests the proposed increase, arguing the amount for dependent children should rise from 18 000 to 27 000, while the county had requested 15 000.
Merchants of Delphi will gather at the Denk Shoe Store Wednesday evening October 20 to finalize the organization of a Chamber of Commerce retail division. All retailers are urged to attend.
Word received this week reports Bill Coppock formerly of Yeoman and well known in Delphi sustained a broken leg and other injuries in an auto accident in Dayton Ohio.
A divorce was granted Monday in the Carroll circuit court to Keith E. Kuhns of Bringhurst from Cletis I. Kuhns, whose maiden name Cletis Crooks was restored.
Persons with available rooms in Delphi during the Farmers Union convention on October 26 should notify Curtis McCain at City Hall. Include price and location.
Carroll County Farmers Union Local hosts the fourth annual state convention in Delphi Armory on October 26 and 27. About 1,000 to 2,000 attendees are expected with sessions each day. National and state leaders like Robert Spencer, E. H. Everson, Edward Kennedy, Fred Winterroth, and John Erp will address issues of interest to farmers and citizens. Public meetings feature musical entertainment and community singing.
The local PTA sponsors a tea and reception for new teachers this evening at the school building. A public inspection of the new building will follow the reception.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet on Tuesday evening October 19 at the home of Mrs Curtis McCain. Mrs Harry Parker will assist as hostess.
The proposed Delphi bank awaits final approval from the Chicago office of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. All steps are completed, and final RFC clearance is the only hold up before the bank opens, replacing the Union State Bank, with arrival expected early next month.
Gilbert Bailey, Delphi correspondent for the Citizen, returns to England after four weeks in Germany and recounts a 2 AM Nazi secret police visit. He describes German attitudes toward Hitler, noting a split between discontented, educated dissenters and a resigned majority, with a looming potential revolution. He plans further reports on Germany and the Southampton university.
The Indiana Hunters' Club holds its third annual field trial at the Murdock farm east of Logansport on Saturday and Sunday October 16 and 17. Spectators and dog owners will attend to watch rabbit and coon dog races. Dogs must be listed with the secretary by October 15 for eligibility. Special awards include a silver trophy, with a $5 entry fee.
Dalhover agreed to return to Indiana for his murder trial. Carroll county figures prominently in the Brady gang history with the group roaming the area during its peak. The slain Minneman hailed from Carroll county and the gang's 1930s crimes included the Good land bank robbery and ambushes near Delphi and Logansport. Dalhover, the survivor, will be moved to Monticello for arraignment and trial. Relatives in Patton expressed relief that the gang era has ended.
A man and a woman were spotted at a Main Street service station by John Crone. The woman wrote Help in lipstick in the rest room and a note directed Crone to notify police about a trio bound for Lafayette. Police questioned two occupants after a stop near the Black and White restaurant. the woman was said to be being moved from Kokomo to a similar institution in Lafayette. They were not detained.
Charles Fauset son of Clyde and Mrs Fauset of Delphi was elected president of the junior class at Indiana State Teachers College in a highly exciting election this week.
Alvin Clauser Frigidaire service manager at Clawson Chevrolet Sales attends a two week factory service school. The training will enable him to perform all types of Frigidaire service.
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