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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
1
The Republican press touts Hoover s acceptance speech as proof of recovery and a path to future bliss. Hoover defends conservatism and offers no new policy program while critics predict continued deception. Wisconsin Governor LaFollette launches state radio broadcasts for all parties with public funding limits to ensure equal access to voters.
The piece notes an anonymous extremist slogan at Grant's Tomb and quotes a harsh warning about predation. It discusses Indiana colleges facing financial strain with smaller schools losing paid enrollments, scholarships bolstering students, and examples of a college sold at auction and another erased by bankruptcy. State schools expect further funding cuts at the next legislature session.
The Crawfordsville Presbytery holds its fall meeting at Rockfield Presbyterian church on Monday and Tuesday September 19 and 20. A popular service is set for Monday at 7 30 PM. Dr H L Crain of Frankfort is stated clerk and Rev J D Martin of Lebanon leads prayer. Rev H Hugo pastors Rockfield church.
The county clerk records show claims filed against the A. T. Bowen estate by E. W. Bowen and Mrs. Bowen totaling 381000 plus dollars. Claims include 50000 by E. W. Bowen for care and 25000 by Mrs. E. W. Bowen for five years of care plus 2762697 on principal and 77652.51 loaned in 1833 and 30432 for bank stocks.
Plans are underway for ceremonies to welcome the completion of the new state highways through Delphi. Fred Wheeler says traffic from Logansport and Lafayette will rise as Delphi polishes its appearance to greet visitors and them to look her over.
Tax records show 1930 levy collected 12 572 77 dollars, 1931 levy 17 055 88 dollars, and 1932 levy 19 133 03 dollars. The figures indicate steady growth in tax collections over the three-year span.
Democrats topple a long entrenched Republican machine in Maine with Louis J. Brann elected governor over Burleigh Marr, and two of three Congress members chosen. The result sparks commentary on national implications while noting Maine’s Republican identity and potential echo in November.
The Ft Wayne campaign speech shows Raymond Springer reciting the Republican platform rather than presenting state issues. He admits errors but offers no remedy and provides minimal plan for public utilities or state government, leaving Indiana voters unsure about his governance.
Francis R Donahue of Washington township was elected president of the new Junior Democratic club of Carroll county at a meeting at party headquarters. Mrs Ralph Hanna of Delphi was named vice president recording secretary Charles Flora and Lucile Sanderson were elected corresponding secretary. A constitution committee and an entertainment committee were formed. The club will meet again this Thursday evening at headquarters.
B F Drake of Delphi High School faculty learns of his father John Drake's sudden death in Kokomo where he lived with daughter Mrs Joh Powers. Survived by son Lawrence and daughter Vernetta of Terre Haute. Mr and Mrs B H Drake leave for Kokomo.
Indiana voters consider Frederick Van Nuys a proven Democratic candidate for United States Senator. A Lebanon native and Indiana lawyer, Van Nuys has held roles from Madison County prosecutor to state senator and United States district attorney, earning recognition as a veteran political speaker and campaign leader.
Clawson Chevrolet Sales plans a grand opening in Delphi with 3 PM program led by G. L. Clawson and Jess Clawson. Carter Brothers provide music, new cars on display, and a Chevrolet factory rep will present moving pictures at 8 PM. Free tickets offer $5 service agreements and $10 coupons.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic presidential candidate, drew a rousing crowd at Union Station Indianapolis as his train arrived at 1 25 pm Tuesday. The stop lasted 15 minutes with Roosevelt greeting the cheering crowd from the observation platform. He touted Maine and Indiana as aligned for a similar victory and invited Indiana hopeful Paul V. McNutt to the platform.
The youth group of Delphi Methodist church presents Bachelor Boarders at the High School Gymnasium on Wednesday and Thursday evenings September 28 and 29. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 2 cents for children. Subscribe for The Citizen.
Coach Lostutter calls Delphi basketball team to first practice next Monday evening with lettermen Devon Smith Jackson Patton Woody Whiteman Everett Lamb Jack Grimm Woody McDowell Jack Gee and Jerry Boone. Schedule lists games against Windfall Rochester Marion Lebanon Logansport Peru Cathedral Kokomo Jefferson Lafayette Horace Mann Washington Connersville Greencastle Frankfort Jeff Monticello Alexandria Huntington Brazil Franklin and a Lafayette tournament.
B H Lloyd 31 of Logansport was critically injured Monday evening when his car collided head on with E Anderson 35 near Rockfield on State Road 25. Lloyd died Tuesday afternoon at Cass County Hospital after suffering a fractured skull and crushed arm. Anderson and companion Louise White 30 sustained minor injuries.
George R. Durgan of Lafayette, a sixteen year Democratic mayor, is poised to defeat Republican Will R. Wood in Indiana's Second District. The candidate, backed by nonpartisan business leaders, campaigns actively across Carroll County and other counties, contrasting Wood's evasive stance on issues. The piece also notes the end of straw hat season and predicts hats will be kept for next year.
Forty five youngsters of Delphi and vicinity entered school for the first time this month with Miss Sadie Keever as primary teacher. Enrollment includes Carmen Allbaugh Kenneth Boone Mariam Buchanan Joseph Atwood Bliss Morris Craig Freddie Coghill Joan Cox Max Dawson Meredith Dyer Helen Louise Dukes and others.
The Democratic National campaign kicked off in Indiana on September 14 in New Albany with Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming as national vice chair. Attendees included Paul V. McNutt, A. F. Flynn, Fred Van Nuys, and Fred Galloway. Townsend and Stump also planned events across the state as Flynn staged multiple rallies and speeches in coming days.
The trustees of several townships turned over road responsibilities to the county this week. Deer Creek Township transferred 20 miles with listed trustees. Monroe 7 miles. Democrats 10 miles. Burlington 4 miles. Rock Creek 9 1 2 miles. Madison 2 miles. Clay 12 1 2 miles. Jackson 10 miles. Deer Creek also paid $2,151.03 to the county. other townships could place funds in their own school funds.
Indiana state prison board answered Gov. Harry Leslie's economy plan by upholding merit based parole decisions. The budget cut of 37000 will trigger salary adjustments. a 10 percent reduction may affect all staff earning over 1200 annually, to be decided at the next board meeting chaired by Michael Foley.
Local charitable organizations in Delphi seek wearable clothing or items that can be altered. Donors should leave in the library basement room or call Mrs. William Brackenridge at 234-4. As house cleaning season approaches, many can provide warmth for winter or clothing for children to attend school.
Clarence Manion and Ralph N. Smith will address Democratic meetings in Camden on Oct 12 and Delphi on Oct 27 as the party schedules fall campaign events in Carroll County. William Ashba plans the meetings while state headquarters and district organizers coordinate additional speakers and dates.
Corporation rates in Jefferson 0.47, Clay 1.30, Adams 1.84, Deer Creek township school 0.54, Delphi school 0.05, Flora 0.75, Washington township 1.227, Deer Creek 0.17, Rock Creek 1.06, Madison 1.46, Yeoman 0.80, Tippecanoe 0.83. Remaining townships likely set rates by September 20. Rates exclude county state and township gravel road indebtedness and may exclude poor relief.
4-H club girls will take part in a dress revue and demonstration team contest on Saturday September 24 starting at 10 o clock in Flora Community Building. Judge Miss Masten of Purdue will supervise the elimination contests. Winners advance to the district contests with two girls per club presenting a project.
The elementary principals of the county schools will meet in the county superintendent's office Monday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock.
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