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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
2
Meteorology note from Dr. L W Austin states that August and September are the worst for atmospheric static, with peak in July and August. Receptions improve through September and are best from mid October to mid February nationwide, weather permitting.
Gail Nipper sues Menon Railway for 15000 in damages. John Lenon and H A Lovell celebrate 60th and 50th anniversaries. Delphi school records 110 pupils. Obituaries for Gibson Smith Mason. Rev Watts bids Oak Grove farewell after three years. Jesse Thomas turns 90. E W Bowen to move improvements on Martin property. Carroll County ear of corn 1705 kernels claimed. Wheat at 66 cents, corn at 55 cents. City council sets next year’s tax at 1.20 per hundred.
In Outdoor Recreation’s Where to Go section the Tippecanoe river in Indiana is rated first among vacation spots. The piece notes strong fishing, especially bluegill catfish and bass, near Delphi and Bourbon with good roads bringing anglers from nearby cities.
Dr. Raymond Bright, director of visual education for the State Board of Health, arrived in Delphi early Monday to assist County Nurse Elsie DeLaney during the fair with her health exhibit duties.
Real estate transfers reported for the past week include Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Co. selling to Dana Hoch and others a small tract in Jefferson Township for 750 dollars. Other transfers include Levi Gebhart to George M. Smith for lots in Delphi at one dollar and multiple deeds in Jackson and Tippecanoe townships with nominal sums. Additional transfers cover Monroe and Rock Creek townships, with sums ranging from one dollar to 3600 dollars.
The 1927 Carroll County farm display features dairy calf and dairy project entries from Flora Jersey Calf club members. Indiana experts and Purdue staff judge cattle, swine, sheep, horses, and floral displays. Grange exhibits show a log cabin a modern farm complex and a two story house.
In Marion County a budget battle saw commissioners propose 17740 for surveyor expenses, while the county council cut it to 8640. Judge Milner ruled the commissioners held power over surveyor expenses, requiring the county auditor to certify their figure. Concurrently Judge Leathers upheld a five cent levy for the free gravel road fund over the council’s three cent proposal.
A Carroll County paper serves the village and schools by informing residents about local events and civic issues, emphasizing the welfare of people and institutions in the community.
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