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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1927

Page

7

Jesus Shows Peter His Glory at Transfiguration

Sermon outline on Peter 1 16 18 and Mark 9 2 29 recounts Jesus transfigured before Peter James and John on the mountain, the divine voice declaring Him beloved Son, the appearance of Moses and Elijah, and the kingdom purpose visible through the event.

Peter Jesus Christ James John Jerusalem God Jesus Christ Mount of Olives Israel Moses Elijah Palestine Hirjah

Speaks for Christ: Nothing Speaks Louder Than Transformed Lives

A brief religious reflection contrasts the claim that Christ speaks through speeches with the stronger witness of changed lives, highlighting moral reform over outward displays and negative cinema.

Christ

Real Glory Subdues Self in Quiet Victory Quote

A SMU motto frames a reflection on Real Glory arising from the silent conquest of self. The phrase underscores inner discipline as the source of true triumph.

Southern Methodist

Window sashes stuck grease method in ancient home care

A home remedy advises freeing swollen window sashes by melting a tablespoonful of lard and applying it between the casing and frame or on the roller to grease the rope. The instruction promises easier operation and surprise at how smoothly windows move.

Pro manic fires blamed on Indiana counties

Deputy state fire marshal M. M. Wareing reports that nearly every Indiana county has a pro manic or fire bug involved in arson. He cites juvenile and young adult cases, describing how thrill seekers start blazes and are caught after investigators detail large fires. He estimates about 20 percent of incendary fires stem from pro manic individuals.

Indiana M. M. Wareing Mr. Wareing

Moon Overhead Affects Weight Says French Astronomer

A French astronomer claims the moon overhead makes a man of 168 pounds weigh 13200 less, a tiny effect on weight and not a cure for slimming. The text mulls lunar influence on temperament and romance, linking lunacy to lunar terms.

Thomas Avoids Long Division Test Note to Teacher

Thomas, missing the algebra topic, copies a test problem in long division and writes a note asking for five on the problem. The incident shows his reluctance to engage with the math and his humorous plea to the teacher.

Thomas

Cattle Feeders Meet at Purdue in Lafayette

The Indiana Cattle Feeders' Association will hold its annual spring meeting in Lafayette on Friday April 29. The forenoon includes viewing cattle on experimental tests at Purdue University and discussing trial results. The afternoon covers general cattle business topics with lunch served at noon in the live stock judging pavilion on the farm.

Indiana Cattle Feeders’ Association Lafayette Purdue University

Delphi Plans Statewide Clean Up Week in Schools

The clean up week will be observed in Delphi schools from April 25 to 30. Posters will be displayed, moving pictures shown, and tasks assigned as part of the program, with an examination of all grade pupils included.

Delphi

Camden High School to Hold Commencement at Opera House

Camden will celebrate 14 graduates at the April 27 commencement in the Camden opera house. Rev W L Hargraves of Covington will deliver the address and the graduates include Mildred Cree Harold Fife Florence Gardner Edith Maxwell Mary McCain Thelma Mummert Elsie Paul Earl Penn Ralph Replogle June Sink Gertrude Stangle Leo Tribbett Kathryn Ulery and Carroll Wallace. The baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev Stuckenbergh at the Baptist church. A junior senior reception was held April 15 at the Knights of Pythias hall.

Camden High School Camden Opera House W. L. Hargraves Covington Mildred Cree Harold Fife Florence Gardner Edith Maxwell Mary McCain Thelma Mummert Elsie Paul Earl Penn Ralph Replogle June Sink Gertrude Stangle Leo Tribbett Kathryn Ulery Carroll Wallace the Baptist Church Stuckenbergh Knights of Pythias Hall

Pan‑American Conference Opens in Washington October 1889

The first Pan American conference opened in Washington on October 2 1889. It was planned by James G Blaine secretary of state under President Harrison. Ten republics signed an arbitration treaty.

Washington James G. Blaine Harrison

Sun Spot Observations Tie Suns to Stormy Years

The article notes ancient weather forecasters linked visible sun spots with severe storms, arguing that the lack of modern data did not hinder their close observation. It treats sun-spot superstition as a factor in primitive misfortune concepts.

First Retail Car Sold Via International Telephone

Garber Buick Company reports a sale completed by A. F. Penoyer from Saginaw Michigan to R. C. Morley in London. Morley, in England on business, ordered a Buick Country Club coupe after confirming terms during a London hotel call. This is believed to be the first retail sale of a car by telephone across an ocean. Carroll County agents Jack Json Bros. of Flora handle the local franchise.

International Telephone Garber Buick Company A. F. Penoyer London Saginaw Michigan R. C. Morley Morley Brothers Wholesale Hardware Company England Penoyer Morley Concern Morley Europe Guy Garber Buick Jackjson Bros Flora Carroll County

Court Probes Bribery and Graft in Marion County

The Marion county grand jury is investigating charges of bribery and graft tied to political operations. William H. Remy alleges a juror was offered 2600 dollars and a job to refuse indicting Mayor John L. Duvall of Indianapolis, amid resignations and questions about secrecy in the jury room.

Marion County Grand Jury Jis William H. Remy John L. Duvall Indianapolis Grand Jury Remy Indiana

Local Residents Visit and Funeral Attendees

Am er ic us and Lafayette residents visited relatives on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elby Gugermar, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Primmer, B. A. Nelson and family, Effie Packer, Bertha Lefflar, Flora Cruea and Cruea relatives, Mary Vaneta Ewing, Bert McKenley, Claud Nelson, Seondin family, Jessie Plum family, and Hog Point connections. Robert Worthington is ill with appendicitis.

Elby Gugermar Lafayette Claude Nelson Noah Primmer B. A. Nelson Effie Packer Colburn John McCloud Bertha Lefflar St. Louis Robert Worthington Flora Cruea Ervan Cruea Buck Creek Joseph Cruea Delphi Mary Vaneta Ewing Lewis Bert McKenley R.A. Nelson Claud, Seondin Jessie Plum Hog Point Claud Nelson

Flora Third District Sunday School Convention Held

The Third District Sunday school convention met at First Brethren church in this city for Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Ora Shiraz led the Tuesday program with a large crowd present. The local band began its season with a first rehearsal and will present weekly concerts this summer under O E Collins. An egg hunt at Community Park yielded cash prizes based on egg color from a thousand eggs.

Brethern Ora Shiraz O. E. Collins

West Delphi Residents See Family Visits and Relocations

Clifford Baldwin moved into Lon Down property this week. Mrs John Julian and son Paul spent Sunday with Mrs Del Phebus. A dance was held at Mrs Amanda Hendrickson’s home. Hazel Elliott visited with Edna Leffler. Jess Taylor and family moved from Gordon property to Ft Wayne. Jane Summitt returned home after visiting Cincinnati and Marion. William Anderson and family of Kokomo visited relatives here.

Clifford Baldwin Lon Down John Julian Paul del Phebus Amanda Hendrickson Hazel Elliott Edna Leffler Jess Taylor Gordon Ft. Wayne Jane Summitt Cincinnati Marion William Anderson Kokomié Sun

Camden K of P lodge grants third rank at Flora visit

Flora hosts Camden K of P lodge to confer the 8rd rank on Fountain City Lodge. Mrs. Frank Snoeberger visits Lowell to see her nephew Arthur D. Smith who was badly injured in a work accident. Household news includes fish fry hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Crooks. Glen L Musselman earns $20 gold piece for top Midwest Mineral sales. Leta Frances Campbell born to Ruben and wife at St Elizabeth Lafayette.

P. Lodge Flora Fountain ‘City Lodge Frank Snoeberger Lowell Arthur D. Smith Henry Crooks Carl Raber Marvin Wise Glen L. Musselman Midwest Mineral Co Mgr Ruben Campbell St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Lafayette Leta Frances Fred Leslie Don Lesh Rockfield Will Musselman Ed Cripe Okal Voorhees Mary Kathryn Mishawaka Delphi Miles, Hanley Forest Appleton South Bend

Baccalaureate Services At Hopewell Church

Hopewell Christians church held well attended baccalaureate services Sunday evening. Rev Karns of Hickory Grove delivered the address with Rev Mourer assisting, alongside the Adams High School principal.

Hopewell Christians Church Karns Hickory Grove Mourer Adama

Adams Township School Commencement to Be Held April 23

The Adams township high school commencement will be held April 23 with the address delivered by Rev. Kerns of Delphi. The article also lists numerous local visits, family gatherings, and community events including Farm Bureau activities and 4H club leadership by Miss Fredia Crowell.

Colorado Watts Logansport Sherman Risser Monticello Clayton Million Douglas Roy Siford Frank Spence Mary Temple Gary Dave ‘Hardy John Pearson J. H. Roller Martha Leslie Idaville Alma Shoop South Bend Charles Temple Delphi Charley Coble Charles Siferd Burnettsville R. D. Burris Roy Siferd Leland William Worley George Roller Eva Holloway Manford Holloway Allen Blickenstaff Joseph Fincher Fincher Farm Bureau Rock Creek Township Freedia Crowell

Local Social Notes From Rock Field Area

Sunday social visits filled by Rock Field families with relatives from Logansport Rossville and Delphi. Attendees included Clarence Arthur Thelma Mellinger Gertrude Kistler and many Smiths Mullendere and Mullin families plus guests from Peru Lafayette Flora and Detroit among others. Eastertide seen bright with church services and neighbors entertaining at home and dinners.

Clarence Arthur Thelma Gertrude Kistler Logansport C. B. Mellinger Turpie Timmons Ralph Smith Rossville Paul Popejoy Lockport Will Smith Warren Kistler Rosa Wise Guy Fincher Walter Smith William H. Smith William Funkhouser Lewis Funkhouser J. W. Foust Ruth Mullendere Frank Kennedy Nora Finnsey Mary and Norah Kennedy Flora Gardner Martin Will Martin Burrows Roy Kennedy Lafayette Jo Turner St. Elizabeth Hospital Herbert Burk James Burk Sylvan Termons Charles Burk Aneta Jo Robbins Delphi Clyde Root Annie Flora Emory B. Flora Indianapolis Arvil Flora Apa

Guarding Against Slick Car Salesmen This Season

With sun, sale pitches rise as motorists consider buying or upgrading autos. Do not trust itinerant insurance agents or questionable outfits. Patronize local, reliable representatives to ensure quick help for fire damage theft or loss.

Gab

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Walter Gochenour Francis Wilson JOHNSON’S _ Bargain Store E. Franklin Street Delphi, Ind Miaruy, du Grundy County Wuluver Timothy E. E. Maxwell D. L. Musselman Washington St. Delphi, Ind J. C. Link Camden Ind Carroll and Cass Counties Hoosier Motor Club Leroy Wingard Dist. Mer L. H. Smith Indians Watch & Clock Morrow’s Shoe Hospital L, J. W. Breining F. B. Fitzwater D.D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union the Transfiguration Stewart & Gocrenour Purdue Camden School Guy Julien Osa Perrigo Oscar Hall Americus West Delphi Adams Township Broadway Red Cross Drug Store Cass Carroll Miami DR. Miles Dr. Miles Medical Company Elkhart
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