New Editors to Take Over Delphi Citizen November 1
Wayne Coy and his wife will assume ownership and editorial control of the Delphi Citizen on November 1 after purchase negotiations completed this morning. The Beadles will stay in Delphi to wrap up affairs, with no staff changes planned. Coy and Mrs. Coy, Franklin College alumni, have long been active journalists and will relocate to Delphi to run the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Coy
Franklin Daily Star
Dblphir Citizen
Franklin
Mrs. Coy
Citizen
Carroll County
Delphi
Indiana
Coy
Beadle
Paul Beadle
The
H. B. Wilson
Indianapolis
Wilson
Metzger Lumber Company
W. W. Aikens
Raymond H. Sellers
Franklin High School
Franklin Star
University of Ilinois
Star
Johnsonounty
Aikens
Prom
Amas
County Ticket of Great Strength For Congress Leader Harry L. Matlock Seeks Nine District Seat
The Democratic county slate presents men of calibre for public service. At the head is Harry L. Matlock of Howard county, a farmer who operates his own farm with his son and a hired man. Born in Rush county in 1878, he moved to Howard county as a youth and has long served farmer interests, including Farm Bureau activities. He has never styled himself a politician.
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Harry L. Matlock
Howard County
New Castle
Rush County
The
Farm Bureau
Hamling Seeks Prosecuting Attorney Post
John H. Hamling, a Democrat from Boyd & Hamling, is presented as a youthful candidate for prosecuting attorney, highlighting his legal background and early entry into public life.
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John H. Hamling
Boyd & Hamling
Waiting for a clear detail in Indiana politics campaign
The editorial condemns the Fi field administration as politically motivated and warns of failures by the state police and state auditor in gas tax handling. It attacks Leslig’s two-year tenure and urges voters to choose between the Republican state ticket for continuance or the Democratic ticket for remedy, urging conscience as guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Fifield
Bobbitt
Leslig
Highway Department
Indiana
State Grange to Meet in Delphi During October 1931
Carroll county delegates successful in adopting a resolution to hold the next state Grange meeting in Delphi on the third Tuesday of October 1931. Sixty to seventy delegates and visitors are expected to gather, with total attendance reaching 300 to 400. The Grange requests no donations beyond a meeting hall, and will cover their own travel costs while local homes may provide lodging. Local preparations will include a three day program. Delegates from the county include I. E. Fetterhoff, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Zook, and Mr Add, Mrs Eli Craig.
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Carroll County
State Grange
LaPorte
Delphi
Grange
Fetterhoff
Lloyd Zook
Add
Eli Craig
The
Questioning a New Indiana Constitution Proposal
Indiana should not borrow money or centralize control under a state commission system. The letter argues judges and school officials be appointed, warns of elevated spending, and urges a NO vote to preserve local representation. cites income tax as fair and amendable.
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Indiana
Aslinois
Indianapolis
Miller
Goodrich
Foxy Jim
United States
State Highway Commission
State School Board
Will of Mary E. Busey Filed in Urbana Records
The will of the late Mary E. Busey of Urbana filed this week bequeaths 15000 to Guy Tawney and Louise Carter Busey, 2500 to Mary Rogers, 500 to Vina Crouch, interest on 4000 to the Urbana Presbyterian church, and substantial bonds, stocks, and real estate to Charles Bowen Busey, Elizabeth Towney, Catherine Towney, and Marietta Towney with Marietta named executrix. The document was drawn June 3, 1927.
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Mary E. Busey
Urbana
Ill
A. T
E. W. Bowen
Guy A. Tawney
Louise Carter Busey
Mary Rogers
Vina Crouch
Urbana Presbyterian Church
West Side Merchants Host Hallowe en Party Parade
Increased interest surrounds a West Side merchants Halloween party tomorrow night. Residents are invited to attend in masque, join a parade, and compete for prizes with a band concert and contestant stand for judging. The event is billed as a gala occasion and expected to draw a large crowd.
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West Side
Snow First Of The Season Falls In Delphi
The first snow of the season blanketed Delphi this morning, bringing a quiet start to the day. Residents reported light accumulation and cautious driving as streets turned slick.
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Delphi
Gas range at Armory Oct 31 and Nov 1
A gas range sale is announced at the Armory for October 31 and November 1 with price listed as one dollar. The short notice mentions dates only and implies a public sale or event at the Armory.
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Armory
Notice to all debtors and claimants of The Citizen
The Citizen requests all who owe and those with claims against the publishers to contact and render statements promptly. Debts will be paid, and inquiries should be made at the earliest convenience.
Delphi on the Air November 11 Swift & Co Sponsorship
Delphi receives a 30 minute noon broadcast on WLS Chicago as Swift & Co sponsors the Swift Roundup. The program will feature local products places and people and include Swift Rangers entertainment, honoring communities in the Chicago area.
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Delphi
WLS
Chicago
Swift & Co
Swift
Swift Rangers
Purnell Birthday Party Turns Into Political Parley
A Del Phi gathering for Hon. Fred Purnell became a one ring show as campaign managers from Frankfort brought a crowd. Purnell spoke on tariffs and farm relief, urging cooperative action while omitting full detail on grain boards and price effects.
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Fred Purnell
Delphi
Frankfort
Mr. Purnell
Purnell
Grain Board
Indianapolis
Beadle Couple Bid Farewell To The Citizen
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Beadle announce their farewell after almost four years with The Citizen. They express gratitude for the friendships built with civic and social groups and note they have traded business goodwill to successors while cherishing lasting ties.
Basketball Hall Burned at Deer Creek Near School
A pavilion owned by A A Newer, Democratic candidate for joint representative, burned Wednesday near the Deer Creek school. The fire origin is unknown. the building housed basketball games and was near the town's only fire source. A prior discovery of dynamite and fuse at the Deer Creek school fuels suspicion of arson.
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A. A. Newer
Deer Creek
Miss Ruth Crocket to Study Abroad
Mrs. J. H. Nace announces that Ruth Crocket of Lawrence Kansas a registrar at the University of Kansas will leave the first of the year for South America to teach English and pursue a special course in Spanish. She is a niece of Mrs. George Arnold of this city and has been a familiar visitor here.
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J. H. Nace
R. E. Crocket
Lawrence
Kan
Ruth
University of Kansas
South America
Miss Crocket
George Arnold
Mrs Wilson Honored as State Publicity Chairman
Dean Mary Matthews of Purdue University announces Mindwell Crampton Wilson, Lafayette, named state publicity chairman for the Indiana branch of the American Association of University Women. Mrs. Wilson is a Lafayette branch member and attended the meeting.
Auto Turns Turtle Injuring Three In Rock Creek
Mr and Mrs Charles Grege and Miss Ina Mount of Rock Creek township were hurt but not seriously when the automobile they rode in turned turtle in a ditch on Wednesday. Passing motorists helped them from under the car as they were en route to visit Mr and or
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Charles Grege
Ina Mount
Rock Creek Township
Sheriff Reports Jail Empty for Two Weeks
Sheriff Jesse Clawson reports county jail has been empty for the past two weeks, indicating no inmates were held in custody during that period.
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Jesse Clawson
Co County
Nut Farm delight fills Delphi Lions auditorium
The Nut Farm by the Delphi Lions Club played to full houses on Tuesday and Wednesday at the high school auditorium. Directed by C. A. Smith the home talent production showcased local acting and musical numbers with a capable cast including Mrs Barton Helen Quick Willie Barton Ralph Hanna and others.
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Nut Farm
Lions Club
C. A. Smith
Delphi
Mrs. Barton
Helen Quick
Willie Barton
Ralph Hanna Eee Bento
William. Smith Ezra Sliscomb
William
Cow Jr
Helen Bent
Lorene. Inkle Agatha Sliscomb
Bernice Arnott Hamilton T. Holland
John Hamling
Clarence Bidderford
Marion Robbins bin van Sn Beadle
Marjorie ‘Manker
Cad” Smith
Nary
Naomi
Ole
Mary Louise Gerard
Leo Ulm
Joe Coomey
Mrs Lowe, Sister of John Baer, Dies After Illness Near Kokomo
Mrs John Lowe died at her country home near Kokomo after a few days illness. She was wife to Lowe and mother of eight children. She leaves two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the North Judson church with burial in Lowe cemetery. brothers and families attended.
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John Lowe
John
Everett Baer
Kokomo
Judson’ Church
Lowe Cemetery
Armoy event promises competition on October 31
Local schedule notes a co at Armoy on October 31 and a school event in November, with details limited by fragmentary OCR. The item highlights upcoming activities and invites readers to mark dates.
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E. P. Beadle
Mrs. Wayne Coy
Congress
Harry Lt
Matlock
Albert A
Bert
Rockfield
P. M. Byrum
Busey
Hallowe’en Party
Mrs
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Ruth Crocket
Delphi Motor
Lion Club
Indana Service Corp
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