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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1936

Page

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Landon Train Briefly Stops at Wabash Depot Today

Governor Alf M. Landon Republican presidential candidate arrives by special train for a brief 4 01 p m stop at Wabash Station en route to Lafayette. Local GOP members plan a short talk with Robert Leiber presenting Landon and a reception committee including Mabel Fraser Bert B Mayhill and Russel Harter.

Wabash Depot Delphi Alf M. Landon Lafayette Wabash Station Robert Leiber Gov Landon Mabel Fraser Bert B. Mayhill Russel Harter

Young Democrats to Sponsor Rallies in Jefferson and Madison

The Young Democrats of Tippecanoe townships join with Jefferson Women’s Democratic Club to hold a rally at Yeoman school Thursday October 15 at 7 30 with Manila String Orchestra providing entertainment and Lowell Neff of Logansport as speaker.

Tippecanoe Jefferson Adams Townships Jefferson Township Young Democrats Madison Clay Townships Manila String Orchestra New Hope Ralph Hanna Indianapolis M. D. Myers Gross Income Tax Department

Main Street bows to Governor Lan don amid election chatter

A local crowd witnessed Governor Alf Lan don greeted by Republican supporters in a festive rally styled as Halloween pageantry. Rep. Wadsworth patted the elephant, while Chitina DeLong and Hubert Beilhauve appeared at the gathering as party figures. Mrs. Margaret Afflis, Democratic district vice chair, outlined a campaign schedule with stops at Buck Creek Morroco Rensselaer Argos and Valparaiso before Election Day.

Rep Wadsworth Chitina DeLong Hubert Beilhauve Evenin V Law Margaret Afflis Buck Creek Morroco Rensselaer Argos Valparaiso

First Commandment Wins Approval At Delphi Church

The First Commandment, a biblical drama with 60 local people, concluded its third and final performance at Delphi Methodist church on Wednesday night. Lighting effects and special music added to the production. Miss Dorothy Hartman directed the play.

Delphi Methodist Church Dorothy Hartman

Brady Trail Sought in Carroll County in Bandit Pursuit

Sheriff Arthur Anderson and state police hunted three men, suspected as Alfred Brady and accomplices, who escaped from Greenfield jail. A gunfire incident near Americus injured none seriously, with Glass splinters in a man's face. The bandits were tied to an Archerville area assault on Mrs. Rennick, identified as Clarence Lee Shaffer.

Alfred Brady Arthur Anderson Delphi Anderson Indianapolis Brady Greenfield I. C. Casey Hoopston Casey Lafayette Americus Cas Archerville Haskell Rennick

Alvin Stark Drowns At Oakdale Dam

Alvin Stark fifty three of Delphi drowned at the Oakdale dam this morning at nine oclock. He was using a dip net and toppled into the turbulent water. Sheriff Arthur Anderson Dr Hubert Gros and local light company men aided in attempts to revive him.

Alvin Stark Delphi Oakdale Dam Stark

Landon Welcomed by Delphi In Unified Hoosier Reception

Governor Landon receives a warm cross party welcome at Wabash station in Delphi. The crowd includes Democrats independents and supporters from both major parties praising his qualifications and character while inviting future visits regardless of election outcome.

Wabash Station Main Street

Wadsworth Speaks To 2000 At G. O. P. Rally

About 2000 Republicans gathered Tuesday evening at the Armory to hear Sen. James W. Wadsworth of New York. County vice chairman Mrs. Mabel Fraser opened, introducing county and five state candidates. Robert Sieber introduced the speaker, followed by a dance for young Republicans and friends.

Delphi Armory James W. Wadsworth New York Mabel Fraser Wadsworth Robert Sieber

Eikenberry Attends Philadelphia Insurance Convention

Mr and Mrs J W Eikenberry of Bringhurst and Mr and Mrs Carl Loman of Mulberry travel to Philadelphia for the national convention of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co where Mr Eikenberry serves as president. They plan to visit east coast points of interest and return in about two weeks.

J. W. Eikenberry Bringhurst Carl Loman Mulberry Philadelphia Eikenberry Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co

County Council Approves Welfare Grant for 1936

The Carroll county council met in special session and voted $7,655 to cover county welfare costs for the rest of 1936. The funds, requested by the county welfare board, cover old age assistance, burial allowance, clerical salaries, investigators, and mileage. Representing the state welfare department were Charles B. Marshall of Indianapolis and James P. Wason of Delphi.

Carroll County Council County Welfare Board Charles B. Marshall Indianapolis James P. Wason Delphi State Welfare Department

Delphi to Begin Work on New Grade School Building

Delphi school board authorized bonds for a new grade school and improvements on the high school site. The project, costing about 125000, will be funded by 45 percent federal aid with the rest shared by the city and Deer Creek township. bonds to be sold November 6 and work must start by November 15 under PWA rules. Governor McNutt appointed W. C. Smith to the wage board. Howard Bradshaw named for industry.

Delphi Delphi School Board Deer Creek PWA Paul V. McNutt W. C. Smith Howard Bradshaw

Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. J. Liebert

Mrs. John Liebert 73 died Tuesday night at home near Delphi after a brief heart attack. She was born Alice M. Cloe and is survived by her husband, three sisters, one brother, four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services Friday at 1 30 pm at the residence with Rev. H. Jenkins officiating. Burial in Masonic Cemetery.

John Liebert Delphi Liebert Alice M. Cloe George Newer Deer Creek John Sexton West Lebanon Clara Lee Tom Cloe Monticello Rev. H. Jenkins

Women to Meet in Delphi Library Friday Afternoon

The Democratic women of Deer Creek township will gather at the Delphi library on Friday at 2:00 PM. Speaker is Mrs. A. P. Flynn, former state vice chairwoman and current seventh regional director of the National Democratic Women’s Organization.

Deer Creek Township Delphi A. P. Flynn National Democratic Womens’ Organization

County Teachers To Meet Here Saturday

Carroll county teachers institute will be held in Delphi Saturday announced by county superintendent George W. McCain. Morning program features an address Dictatorship in Action by Prof. John J. Haramy. Afternoon sessions consist of sectional meetings led by various teachers.

Carroll County Teachers’ Institute Delphi George W. McCain John J. Haramy

Oracles Prep For Net Season Debut Against Camden

The Delphi Oracles drill for the season opener November 4 against Camden. Coach Lester Williams notes a smaller squad yet one of the fastest in local net history with strong ball handling. Key players include Downs Weaver Berryman Cain forwards and Delaney Clawson Long Flora Redding guards Mount center, with Bowman promising. Season tickets are on sale at $2 adults $1 students, with seat retention if requested by Oct 26. General admission 30 cents per game.

Oracles Camden Delphi Oracles Lester Pete) Williams Downs Weaver Berryman Cain Delaney Clawson Long Flora Redding Mount Bowman Smith Spivey Garver Shaffer Lamb Co. A. Smith Delphi High School

REA Grants Carroll County New 210000 Fund To Complete Lines

The Rural Electrification Administration notified the Carroll County REMC of an additional 210000 dollars for the county project, bringing total funds to 360000 dollars. This enables awarding the contract for the entire line at once to speed completion, with Indiana Statewide REMC engineers drafting specs and plans as bidding nears.

REA Grants County Rural Electrification Administration Washington REMC Carroll County Indiana

Minton to Speak at Delphi Democratic Rally

Senator Sherman Minton will headline a Democratic rally at Delphi armory on Wednesday October 21 at 2 30 p m The Indiana senator known for oratory draws large crowds and has promoted Roosevelt policies in state campaigns Barnhart to speak follows on page four.

Senatcr Sherman Minton Indiana Delphi Minton Sherman Minton Delphi Armory Armory

Ada Bailey 75 Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Ada Bailey widow of Robert Bruce Bailey died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mrs Walter Gochenour home after years of illness. She was born in Brookston and had lived with her son Robert W in Sioux Falls SD. Surviving are a son Co E Duncan Donovan MI and a daughter in Brookston. Funeral was held today at 3 at Mrs Gochenour's house with Rev Wilbur Day presiding and burial in Brookston cemetery.

Ada B. Bailey Robert Bruce Bailey Walter Gochenour Bailey Brookston Robert W Sioux Falls South Dakota Selby Summer Co. E. Duncan Donovan

Tax receipts From Gross Income Tax in 1987

Official estimates show the county will receive substantial state shares from the gross income tax in 1987, accounting for a large portion of reduced property taxes. The figures reflect projected allocations and their effect on local tax burdens.

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Will Lowell Neff MAIN Alf Landon Republican Mhallowe’en Jock Ralph Hill Rossville Mat Leach Dillinger Oakdale Sheriff Arthur Anderson Bert Gros Light Company Governor Landon Maine California Democratic Party American Legion German Band of Logansport J. Liebert Frankfort Horace Mann Williams Ada Bailey
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