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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
1
A reflective column on Delphi Indiana describing its residents as practical and independent. The piece notes town apathy toward growth, tolerance for varied beliefs, and a warm undercurrent despite a cold image. It highlights Matt Boone’s whittling hobby, jail termites, a damaged Monon viaduct incident, and Joe Barnard’s career shift to a Supreme Court custodian in Washington. It ends with a critique of neutrality in the European war discourse.
The Camden high school junior class stages a three act comedy “A Ready Made Family” at Camden community hall on Oct 24 and 25 at 8:00 p m. Reserved seats are on sale. Cast includes Bob Myer Esther Bechdelt Hileen Edging Georgia Sterrett Mary Jane Fisher Ralph Myer Marilyn Cole Kenneth Leiber Lois Wise and Charles Gish.
Mrs Leithel Lucas 42 of Patton died Monday afternoon at Home Hospital Lafayette. She was the daughter of Charles Clark and a prominent local resident. Survived by husband Marion Lucas, her father, stepmother Rose Reynolds Clark and step-brother Dewey Reynolds of near Monticello. Funeral service held Wednesday at Prevo Funeral Home Monticello with Rev Harold Hotchkiss Yeoman officiating. Burial in Yeoman Cemetery.
Gradee McNeely of Detroit was arrested after noon for passing a school bus unloading children. Affidavit by Clyde Buchanan. McNeely fined $5 and costs by Justice Rossie Dern. Wallace Wells of Fort Benjamin Harrison was fined $500 and costs for failing to observe a stop light near Delphi.
Orvel Schock field representative of the state board of tax commissioners completed hearings on Carroll County tax rates. He announced seven reductions across Clay township and Washington and Jackson areas including school and tuition funds. The state board will likely act by month end and certify final rates. An appeal by the county welfare department to restore three staff salaries to minimum state levels is expected to be approved.
The first period of the 1939 term reports Mrs. Charles N. Wilson noting total county enrollment 2987 with overall attendance 97.5 percent. Rock Creek leads at 98.9 percent, followed by Owasco at 98.5. other schools range from 96.0 to 98.4 percent.
C. H. Marsh, jailed on forgery charges, pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Carroll circuit court. Arrested in Franklin Texas, he was returned to Delphi by state police Corporal Loren Ayres and Sheriff Harry Cree. Prosecutors say Marsh admitted forging four checks for cash and goods. trial date pending.
Mary Elizabeth Miller and Ruth Dobbins of Delphi are among Indiana university students exempted from English composition for one or more semesters. Dobbins is exempted from two semesters and Miller from one semester.
AAA officials announce farmers may liquidate wheat loans and sell on the market in response to numerous inquiries.
Carroll county adults hold an 11 30 a m husking contest on David Chapman farm near Deer Creek with about 15 entrants including Harold Trapp a seven time winner. Miles Martin chairs the event which offers 23 50 in prizes. International Harvester will provide a sound truck for spectators while local volunteers manage tasks such as wagons tractors gleaners judges and weighers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Susanna Wagoner widow of Dr. Ed Wagoner will be held at 2 this afternoon at Burrows Presbyterian Church with Rev. H. H. Hugo officiating Burial will be in Maple Lawn cemetery near Flora She died Monday night at her Burrows home after an extended illness Surviving are two daughters Mrs Mary Rinehart of Burrows and Mrs Ruth Darragh of Delphi a son Dr George Wagoner of Flora a brother Frank Replogle of Camden a sister Mrs John Brovant of Camden and two half sisters Mrs Lizzy Griffey of Camden and Mrs Francis Tinkle of Flora
The Globe Valve factory payroll reached $3000 last week and was disclosed by officials. Checks are distributed bi monthly.
Tri Kappa sorority announces its annual fall rummage sale on Saturday October 21 in the courthouse assembly room. Doors open at nine in the morning and shoppers may browse a large selection of winter wear for men women and children plus baby items furniture books linens bric a brac toys and more. Donations invited with call numbers for pickup.
Cars driven by Mrs. Adrian Smith and Pete Westfall of Delphi collided this morning at the High and Monroe intersection. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage but no injuries were reported. Officer Charles Randle is investigating the crash at the recently lit corner.
Edmund G. Foust editor of The Hoosier Farmer will be principal speaker at Carroll County Farm Bureau annual meeting in Camden. The event Tuesday evening October 24 begins at 7 30 with Monroe Meade and Mrs Nona Logan in charge. Officers will be elected after the address and a delegate to the state convention will be chosen. Music by local trios and a reading by Betty Logan are planned with refreshments to follow.
Stephen Young of Delphi's Globe Valve factory was arrested by state police in Lafayette for reckless driving. He was fined $6 by Glen C. Neidigh, Lafayette Justice of the Peace.
Vernie H. Doc Brown suffered painful burns to hands and arms while lighting a fire in the boiler at the Carroll dry cleaning plant in South Delphi. He was treated by a local physician.
Terry Lane of Winchester England, who stayed in Delphi this summer, sailed home as war began. His Corinthia was attacked by a German U boat but reached port safely. Lane notes the ship’s zig zag course and reflects on Europe, America, Russia, and Hitler while planning to continue studies until called to serve.
A novel auction event planned for Delphi on Wednesday November 1 invites residents to sell household goods fruit vegetables and farm implements with minimal effort. Hosted by the Baer brothers at 303 North Wilson street the sale offers free item pickup.
Six were added to Company G of the Delphi National Guard this week announced Captain William Ma Hanna Five new guardsmen were added and one former member Corporal Ralph Null reenlisted New guardsmen are Lloyd Wagoner Sam Skomp Clarence Eyer Oscar Kirkpatrick and Edward Blake Wagoner Skomp and Eyer teach in the Delphi school The unit now has 65 guardsmen 19 short of the state goal Enlistments expected to finish by month end New rifles uniforms and later four machine guns and two mortars will be issued Training will include two drill nights weekly and an extra field week before year end Fort Benjamin Harrison may host some training sessions with nearby posts
Adams town ship high school's junior class stages a three act comedy "A Henpecked Hero" on Tuesday October 24 at the school building. Cast includes Gertrude Slusser Helen Munson Charles Pearson Bessie Randle J W Nicoll Delbert Spence Helen Smith Mary K Weaver Ray Garrison Glen Parish and Vivian Maddock. Reserve tickets are on sale at the Adams school building.
Charles Egenroad and Democratic state committee chairman Fred F Bays will host a round table discussion on the receiving end of questions. The program airs on WSBT in South Bend at 6 15 p m this evening.
The damages case of John D. Aurenz and others against Samuel F. Thornton, moved from Tippecanoe circuit court to this county, has been settled for $5,000. Vaughan and Vaughan of Lafayette represented the plaintiffs, while Joseph T. Ives of Delphi represented the defendant.
Roy Snoeberger of Rock Creek township has been chosen to inspect five acre corn plots in Fulton Pulaski Benton Newton and White counties for the Purdue Agricultural Extension division.
Judge E. B. Pruitt rests quietly at Home Hospital Lafayette with phoblitis. Report indicates his condition is somewhat improved.
The Carroll Telephone Company acquires the Idaville Telephone Company including lines and equipment. Idaville will operate independently. the transfer should complete within weeks with normal service to resume and no toll-rate changes planned. New Carroll building progress advances with remodels and upgrades planned for completion next year.
Homer Myers resigns as scout master after years of service and is replaced by Raymond Orr who will lead the local Boy Scout troop. Myers serves as district chairman and vice president of the Three Rivers council. Rotary Club to sponsor the local chapter with C A Smith chairing the sponsoring committee. Isaac Walton League relinquishes sponsorship.
Carroll County Home Economics club presidents met at the county agent’s office on October 17 and formed committees for Achievement Day set for November 10. Mrs. Vernie Stephens announced Lella Gaddis as afternoon speaker. Committees cover nominations program reservations luncheon decoration display reception and resolutions with numerous members named.
The Pittsburg Horseshoe Club sponsors a Sunday tournament near Richardson’s store in Pittsburg. Start time is 1 PM with prizes for winners. About 30 contestants expected, with a pre contest drawing to pair participants.
Jesse Patrick owner of Pat's Lunch says the cafe badly damaged by fire on October 8 will reopen Saturday.
Robert Walters, an employee at Roach's bakery, has been ill with influenza while staying at his home this week.
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