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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
1
The Carroll County Council cut about 10000 from the proposed budget during a Tuesday session and planned to finish today. Reductions focus on operating expenses and deputy hires, with two special appropriations pending for old age pensions and registration.
The Delphi area welcomes a new green goods market at the Hazeling room near the Masonic Temple. Mrr. L. D. Pauley, formerly of Battle, operates a cash and carry fruit and vegetable stand with Michigan produce and plans year round stock and proper care facilities.
The body of 43 year old Miss Zula Powell, a former schoolteacher, was discovered Sunday morning hanging in a barn on Emma Bond’s farm west of Michigantown. A note to her mother explains her intent. She had died two years prior to discovery. Survived by mother Nora Powell and siblings James Los Angeles Morris Cobra Isaac Waiees a sister Hertha Bowers Denver and Mrs Vernon Albuquerque. Burial planned at Whitewasa Cemetery.
Rank Bower of Flora is recovering from burns after a bonfire used to warm paint for a bridge burst into flames when he moved a pan of gasoline into the fire. The incident involved a group of workers and occurred during bridge work.
The Carroll County Circuit court begins the September term with vacation entries and minor filings. Harold Gee sues Lon Ewing et al on a note, set for September 13, while September 18 covers a Purdue University real estate condemnation suit against Philip and Mary Russell for land needed for dormitories. Petit jurors drawn include Harter, Bordner, Rice, Enders, Robbins, Ferguson, Snoeberger, Martin, Forgey, Flora, Shelley, Helvie, Hasiahan, Wingard, Blue, Martin, Whistler, Jackson, Plank, Peterson, Clawson, Redding, Knettle and others.
Delphi residents and clubwomen attended the county Federation of Women's Clubs luncheon at Cutler and the D. A. R. luncheon at Lake Manitou. Attendees include Mrs. James P. Wason, Mrs. Julia Cowdin, Mrs. L. H. Smith, Mrs. W. T. Brackenridge, Mrs. Frank Lyon, and many others from Cutler and Delphi.
Deer Creek Merchants won their second straight county baseball championship by defeating Camden 5 to 4 in Flora after beating Flora Merchants 4 to 2. Delphi fell to Camden in its opener. Deer Creek battery Thompson Joyce and Segraves. Flora pitcher D Davis. Camden hurler Simmons.
William Dickinson of Madison won the champion Angus calf and grand champion overall at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Beef Calf Club show. Other winners include Jack Bowman of Rock Creek township Frank Hedderich Kathleen Yerkes and Monnett Brothers.
Roy E. Snoeberger and family won multiple premiums at the State Fair for farm products and needlework, highlighting their success in competing categories and showcasing their farm and craft skills.
Announcement that some subscribers may not have received receipts from the August campaign due to money possibly lost in a stolen mail sack last week. Citizens are told to notify the Citizen office immediately.
Indiana Senator Frederick Van Nuys pledges aid to former Muncie mayor George Dale to seek a presidential pardon. He calls the evidence against Dale “hand made” and says Dale had a graft crusade that led to conviction. Dale was jailed after a May 21 federal trial in Indianapolis.
County commissioners will not seek federal aid for road work and will fund projects from county revenue. Road conditions are generally good and planned work includes bridge widening and new abutments. Sam Dyer and township superintendents toured county roads to assess needs while officials note federal rules limit funds for projects with right of way under 36 feet.
Lee Dubes of near Buck Creek sues Swallow Coach Lines and Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines of Indiana for 25000 damages after a crash near Lafayette on April 1. Wilkerson of Chicago, driver of the other car, faces intoxication charges and the Swallow-Greyhound driver is charged with reckless driving.
Condemnation proceedings filed to relocate Route 24 west of Logansport. Phillip Lutz Jr and Ralph Hanna represent the state. Defendants include Ralph Vitello Frank Perrone Maria Perone and Clarence Ventura. State unable to purchase the right of way.
Jesse J. Calloway, 24, died at his grandmother’s home two miles south of Rossville at 1 p m on Wednesday after a six month illness from intestinal tuberculosis. He is survived by his parents brothers Troy Robert Sylvester Joseph Emmett and sisters Velda May Rose Marie and Lela. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Rossville with Rev C H Loveland presiding.
Bertha B. Haynes 75 widow of Elwood Haynes inventor of the first automobile died at her Kokomo home Friday. Her husband built America's first horseless carriage in 1893 and later manufactured automobiles in Kokomo bearing his name. He died April 13 1925.
Mrs James Widener suffers a stroke and is seriously ill after being found unconscious Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at her residence where neighbors reported she collapsed and was discovered on a couch.
Robbers who broke into the Treida filling station near Pittsburg Sunday night obtained no money and left no fingerprints. The loot consisted of two slot machines and no trace of the culprits has been found.
Delphi city leaders and the Chamber of Commerce join in a protest over the Indiana Service Corporation plans to transfer four Delphi workers and close the local sub station. The joint resolution calls for keeping the 24 hour service and replacing transferred staff with equally skilled workers.
Delphi Times excerpts reflect a slow business climate as clerks enjoy a quiet day on July 27 1866. Observations describe deserted streets a lazy hog in mud and the silver band’s performance as light relief from monotony.
An untutored man offered two fifty cent shin-plasters to pay for a divorce notice. We advised him it was unnecessary as both residents of the state. His wife sought the divorce and we noted cases where both sides consent, but never a defendant eager to be beaten by paying the plaintiff’s costs.
A boy trapped a hungry dog by its tail and coaxed it out with liver, leaving the animal relatively unharmed. The Humane Society notes the dog is as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
The first Democratic Meeting since the fall campaign will be at 8 PM on September 21 at the Delphi Armory. Lieutenant Governor Cliff Townsend will give the main address, with services by the County Women's and County Young Democratic Clubs coordinating the event and a free dance with orchestra afterward.
The Delphi community joins the National Recovery Act effort with a public pledge to patronize blue eagle stores. Local groups urge employers to cut hours to add workers while consumers, guided by the Blanket Code, increase spending to lift local prosperity and combat deflation.
The Carroll County Tuberculosis Association contracts with General Electric to install a portable X-ray machine for use during September and November Mantoux tests. Dr. J Arthur Myers endorses school tuber culosis work and X-ray follow ups for positive reactors. A 1928 cattle tuberculin test led to minimal bovine infection in the county. Monroe Kirkpatrick, 40, custodian of the county courthouse, died after a fall into an elevator shaft, leaving a large family and noting his friendly, reliable service.
Devon Smith of Delphi baseball starred as Monticello defeated the Kentucky Black Devils 6 to 4 last Sunday. Dora McCain of Camden played with Warren Oils Sunday against Lafayette, with McCain pitching four innings for Delphi in the game.
Albert E Faucett age 70 nephew of William C Smith local attorney died Thursday at Good Samaritan hospital Kokomo. Faucett was president of the Howard County Council and former County Commissioners board member. He had been ill since Monday with tetanus. The funeral was held Saturday in Kokomo.
Arthur Robinson will speak at the Carroll County Republican Women's Picnic set for Friday at Flora community park. Also attending is Mrs. Clara Barr of Winamac, second district vice chairwoman.
Indiana Senator Frederick Van Nuys voices optimism on gradual recovery nationwide. He cites Roosevelt administration rehabilitation efforts aiding farmers and industry. He credits press support for the recovery program and notes constructive new deals progress.
Brank Stafford, Monticello high school coach for three years, has taken a similar role at Thorntown and arrived with his wife and son to assume charge. He is succeeded at Monticello by Alva Staggs, longtime coach from Anderson.
Arthur C. Wilson of Shelbyville announces enforcement of the new barbers licensing law is postponed to October 1.
Eighteen cases of corn were stolen from a canning plant, attributed to an employee. No clues were found as the investigation focused on possible internal theft and conduct at the facility.
Mrs. Mary Gould 86 widow of Judge George H. Gould and longtime Delphi leader died at home after a Thursday night illness. Born March 10 1847 she was a Presbyterian church member and active in O E S G A R and local affairs. She leaves a daughter Eva Clark a sister Stella Butler one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 3 pm at her daughter’s home Rev. Harry Parker presiding. burial in Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers and tribute bearers named.
The Rev Harry L Slick of Evanston Ill has been named pastor to fill the vacancy from the death of Rev E M Koonen in June. A Garrett Biblical Institute graduate he begins in Bringhurst this week. Mrs Slick, formerly secretary to Dr B F Tittle of Evanston First Methodist, will join in October.
Madison Arnott reports the death of his brother James A Arnott of Troy Idaho at 86. Son of Jacob and Rebecca Arnott, he formerly lived in Carroll county and is survived by several Idaho children and two brothers Madison of Delphi and Jacob of Laketon. Interment was in Moscow Idaho.
October 5 has been fixed as the trial date in circuit court for Charles C. Price former cashier of the Farmers' Trust and Savings Bank on two counts of embezzlement.
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