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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1931

Page

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Wright Marries Miss Cushman in Chicago Ceremony

Thelma W. Cushman of Lafayette wed Thomas H. Wright of Edinburg in Thorndike Hilton Memorial Chapel Chicago. Organist Elsie Cowling played. Rev Ellis Cowling officiated. Guests dined at Kenmore Tea Room afterward. she is a DePauw music graduate and Mu Phi Epsilon. he works for the Indiana state highway commission.

Thelma W. Cushman Dessie Cushman Lafayette Delphi Thomas H. Wright F. W. L. Wright Edinburg Thorndike-Hilton Memorial Chapel Chicago Elsie Cowling Ellis Cowling Kenmore Tea Room Wright School of Music DePauw University University of Southern California Marie Withrow Indiana California North Carolina College For Women Greensboro Mu Phi Epsilon Sorority Edinburg High School Purdue University Trigon Indiana State Highway Commission

Ambassador's Daughter Swims Bosphorus Distance

Anita Grew, daughter of the U S ambassador to Turkey, swam nineteen miles from the Sea of Marmora to the Black Sea. A boat followed with others and they played a phonograph to aid her. The feat is billed as boosting U S Turkey relations.

Turkey Anita Grew Bosphorus Sea of Marmora Black Sea

Voice of Firestone Returns to Air With Star Cast

The Voice of Firestone returns September 7 on NBC Red with James Melton as tenor soloist Gladys Rice soprano and the Firestone Male Quartet plus a 30 piece Firestone Orchestra conducted by William Merrigan Daly Alois Havrilla as announcer Harvey S. Firestone outlines the rubber story in brief word pictures and James Melton’s career is highlighted.

Firestone NBC Red Network James Melton Gladys Rice William Merrigan Daly Alois Havrilla Harvey S. Firestone Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Africa

Studebaker Family Reunion Planned at Flora Park

Plans are set for a nation al Studebaker reunion Sunday at Flora Community Park. Joseph Studebaker of Flora, the oldest living alumni of Indiana State Teachers College, invites former pupils to dinner. George C. Cole and C A Bailey will speak. Mary E. Studebaker of Delphi leads the reunion group.

Studebaker Flora Joseph Studebaker Indiana State Teachers College George C. Cole C. A. Bailey Studebaker Manufacturing Company South Bend Mary E. Studebaker Delphi

Chasey charges of legislative drinking stir Indiana politics

Indiana news report from Indianapolis details L. O. Chasey secretary to Governor Harry G. Leslie accusing legislators of drinking and inaction on reforms. Lt. Governor Edgar D. Bush and multiple lawmakers respond with calls for evidence, leadership critiques, and demands to name the hobnobbers and typers.

Frank E. White Hoosier News Bureau The Citizen Indianapolis Ind L. O. Chasey Harry G. Leslie Marion Edgar D. Bush Salem H. N. Evans Newcastle Indiana Chasey J. Mulberry James J. Nedji Whiting Thorlie M. Druley Wayne County

Dan Boyd Colored Dies at County Home

Dan Boyd aged 74 colored died Friday at the county home after being taken from his West Delphi residence. Residents recall he lived alone and was well liked. Children who knew him called him Nigger Dan in a kindly spirit. The body rested at Blythe Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the Home with Rev. Benjamin Rist of Delphi M E Church officiating.

Dan Boyd West Delphi Dan Blythe Funeral Benjamin Rist Delphi M. E

Carroll County Council considers 1932 tax budget

The Carroll County Council will meet for first consideration of the 1932 tax budget, seeking a 16 cent tax rate increase to cover emergency appropriations totaling about 23 000 dollars. Major items include 11 000 for the 1932 election, 8 000 for poor relief, plus 1 800 for the prosecutor's salary and funds for bovine tuberculosis eradication and township assessors. The state tax board must pass on the total if reductions aren’t found.

Carroll County

Wayne Redding Dies After Wagon Accident

Wayne Redding seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Redding of White county died Tuesday afternoon from internal injuries after a wheat wagon wheel passed over him. He fell while trying to jump from the wagon as his father started from the barn. He died at Home Hospital Lafayette. Survived by parents and a nine year old sister. Funeral at Federated Church Brookston this afternoon, Spring Creek cemetery interment.

Wayne Redding Cecil Redding Delphi White County Lafayette Federated Church Brookston Spring Creek Cemetery

Gas Tax Revenue Reaches New High in August 1931 Indiana

State Auditor Floyd Williamson reported August 1931 gasoline tax collections rose to 1 971 455 23 dollars, a record for Indiana. The three cent per gallon tax since December 1930 totalled 13 668 915 40 with a 738 860 78 gain from 1929–30. He forecast distributions to counties and towns and predicted funds could eliminate gravel road levies if wisely spent.

State of Indiana Floyd Williamson Williamson

Lewis and Schweiger Offer 24 Hour Garage Service

The Lewis and Schweiger garage on East Franklin Street announces 24 hour service from September 1 for the winter season. A reduction in repair rates is also announced. Read details on the front page of this issue of The Citizen.

Lewis and Schweiger East Franklin Street The Citizen

Baptists Lead In Sunday School League Action

The league standings show the Baptists tying the Christians for the lead after a 3 to 0 win over the Presbyterians while the Catholics beat the Christians 4 to 1. Wednesday night the Methodists edged the Presbyterians 6 to 4 and Friday features Presbyterians versus Christians with a Baptists Catholics match Thursday. Dr. Hubert Gros returns soon to Culver Academy as a medical staff member after a summer stint and plans study in Chicago. The Military Academy also lists two doctors on its staff.

Hubert Gros Culver Culver Academy

Lambs Move to Delphi for Residence and Schooling

Mr and Mrs Frank Lamb of Battle Ground have moved to Delphi for future residence Lamb is a contractor who built the Shell Oil Co station here and has jobs in the Delphi vicinity The Lamb family are living in an apartment in the Journal building Two boys will enter school here one in high school and one in grade school

Frank Lamb Battle Ground Delphi Lamb Shell Oil Co Journal

Hatton named receiver for Ideal Beach company

Judge Ralph Mc Clurg of the White circuit court appoints Charles Hatton of north of Monticello as receiver for the Ideal Beach company to operate the beach through the current lease ending January 1. Earlier efforts failed. Maude Holladay returns to South Bend to teach. Edith Nelson accompanies her. Holladay spent the summer with her mother Mrs. John Holladay. Mayor Reed Wells plans to visit relatives in Dayton for Sunday and Labor Day.

Charles Hatton Monticello Ideal Beach Company Ralph McClurg White Circuit Court Maude Holladay South Bend Edith Nelson Miss Holladay John Holladay Eed Yanus Wells Dayton

Hermitage Development Company Placed Under Receiver

Rexford P. Dawson of Remedial Finance Co. named receiver in Marion county court. Howard M. Meyers, attorney for the receiver, says resort business downsized this year led to obligations strain. club remains leased and hotel to operate. Labor Day weekend expected strong occupancy with the hotel under court supervision.

Rexford P. Dawson Indianapolis Remedial Finance Co Hermitage Development Company Marion County Howard M. Meyers Freeman Lake Sportsmen’s Club Meyer Hermitage Development Dawson

Logansport Woman Injured in Upset

Two Logansport women were hurt but not seriously when an automobile driven by Mrs Milton W Collett skidded on a wet State Road 29 curve near the Cass Carroll county line and overturned into a ditch Tuesday morning. Mrs Collett suffered a wrenched shoulder and arm, while Mrs Carl A Frey received facial and knee lacerations and stayed at Cass County hospital. Other passengers Mrs Arthur Marsh and Mrs George were unharmed.

Milton. W. Collett Logansport Cass-Carroll Conty Line Collett Carl A. Frey Cass County Hospital Arthur ‘Marsh George

Rain Cancels Final Band Concert Amid Storm

The season finale concert scheduled for Thursday night was rained out after a large crowd assembled. Forest Orr, chairman of the band committee, announced that no concert would be held this week due to the storm.

Forest Orr

November as nroetiee and tones wate fo rarer ams

Readable fragments describe a local event in November with mentions of tones and a timeline. The piece notes community activity and potential outcomes, highlighting involved groups and locations without full context.

Motorcycle crash injures State Officer Paul Rule

State Officer Paul Rule of Delphi fractured his ankle Friday when his motorcycle was struck by Roy King of Kokomo as they trailed a truck near Kirklin. King suffered cuts and bruises as the pair, on duty at Frankfort for Clinton County fair traffic, swerved to avoid a left turning truck and collided with the other bike and the truck.

Paul Rule Delphi Roy King Kokomo Rule King Kirklin Frankfort Clinton ‘County

Jean Wilson Bride of Delbert Gunder

Miss Jean Wilson of this city wed Delbert Gunder of Indianapolis in a Tuesday ceremony at the bride’s home attended by about thirty relatives and friends. Rev. C J Grimes officiated as the ring ceremony was performed with Ruth McCormick at music. A luncheon followed and the couple departed for a motor trip east. Out of town guests included Mrs Wil Murphy and Mr Bernard Murphy of Logansport along with Indianapolis residents Mrs Victor Weiler and Miss Olive Gunder.

Jean Wilson Delbert Gunder Indianapolis Ruth McCormick Irene Shaffer Charles* Wilson Tom McCormick J. Grimes Victor Bride Alta Mildred Kite Rowena Keim Wil Murphy Victor Weiler Bernard Murphy Logansport Hugh Hogan Olive Gunder

Concerts at Lafayette Park Close Season at Columbia Park

Lafayette Band will wrap up the season with Sunday and Monday afternoon concerts at Columbia Park Lafayette. The Sunday show starts 5 PM instead of 2 PM, Monday's concert remains at the usual hour and will consist entirely of requests. J N Reifers directs. The Sunday program includes Buffalo Flyer Lincoln, From Dawn to Twilight Bennett, A Mission of Salamese Lampe, Letet Lieby Gautier waltz, The Blushing Bride Romberg, Transatlantic St Clair, General Lejeune Branson, Sweet Hearts Herbert, Moonlight on the Nile King, Romance Bendix, Nola Arndt, Chicago Marine Tobani, Star Spangled Banner.

Lafayette Columbia Park J. N. Reifers Buffalo Flyer Lincoln Loverture Bennett Lampe Letet Lieby Gautier Gebest Romberg St. Clair General Lejeune Branson V. Herbert Crack Tobani Oriental Nile King

Delphi 4 H Fall Festival Planned by Chamber of Commerce

The Delphi Chamber of Commerce and county agent sponsor a three day Fall Festival on October 1 to 3 with 4 H Club exhibits, rides, shows, and contests. Committees led by Fred H. Wheeler include Finance, Advertising, Attractions, and Concessions. Financial support pledged despite no general chair.

Delphi Chamber of Commerce Fred H. Wheeler Robert Gamble James Clifford Harve Hoshaw B.F. Ulm Wayne Coy William B. Smith Haughey Mount W. S. Margowski Ralph Maggart Harry Roach Howard Bradshaw Orvil Schock C. A. Davies Myron Ives L.M. Pletcher Fred Wheeler

Eight Carroll County Students Win Indiana University Admission

Eight Carroll County residents received admission cards to Indiana University for the 1931 32 fall term. Names include Chetina D Long Maxine Maxwell Lloyd Van Scoy Galen Sparks Dora McCain Charline Yeager James Crum and Anna Timmons. University officials report about 975 new students admitted so far and expect total enrollment near 4000 with 828 freshmen and 147 upperclassmen. Opening day is Wednesday September 9.

Carroll County Indiana University D. A. Rothrock College of Arts and Sciences Chetina D’long Maxine Maxwell Lloyd van Scoy Galen Sparks Delphi Dora McCain Charline Yeager Camden James Crum Cutler Anna Timmons Rockfield Indiana Numse Neeonas Rothrock Patel

Epworth League Cabinet Meeting In Lafayette District

A Delphi Methodist church gathering brought together cabinet members of the Epworth League Lafayette district and district religious education leaders. Ministers and youth outlined a helpful conference program with Rev. T. L. Stovall as president and Jerald Moore and Mildred Baugh among noted participants.

Delphi Methodist Church Epworth League Lafayette T. L. Stovall Rochester District League Jerald Moore St. Paul's Church Mildred Baugh Trinity Church Opal

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Boston Philadelphia New York Colchester England Kahn Congress Washington Anassed Society Manasseh Joseph Asenath Manasseh Society Cushman Hoover Ira l L. Smith House Theodore Joslin Walter Newton Lawrence Richey Rudolph Forster White House American Automobile Association Nationwide Network State Leslie County Council Clarge State Supreme Court State Bar Examining Board Lake Freeman Hotel Company R. P. Dawson Hermitage Development Co George Bertman Hermitage Properties Bertman M. E. West Hermitage Sunset Park Delphi Motor Sales H. ‘Wheeler Jean Wilson Bride Lafayette Park Bendix Schotisch Nola Arndt March Brooks Chicago Marine Ira Hunt Sue Wingard Mary Holmes Nick Schrader I A
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