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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
8
The article promotes Kyanize Celoid Finish a medium gloss enamel for kitchens and bathrooms claiming it resists streaks and spots when washed. It applies easily with no brush marks and covers more with fewer coats than paint. A 45¢ sample is free at dealers when you buy a 25¢ brush.
Boyd Martin son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Martin broke his left arm playing pole vault last Friday. Doctors say he will wear a sling for six to eight weeks as he recovers.
The May session of the county commissioners board will convene next Monday. Auditor Whiteman says only routine business is listed to come before the body.
The second quarterly conference of Delphi Methodist church met in the parish. Rev J J Wilson presided and reports showed strong church progress in the first half of the year. Sunday school attendance averaged 257 over twelve weeks in the new building, 59 members were received and 33 baptisms occurred during Easter evangelistic efforts, with Rev Kern receiving a $400 salary increase.
Russell B. Kern outlines the May 1 1927 schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m worship and 7 30 p m Young Peoples Night led by Epworth League John Sanderson president Robert Kimberlin Jr of DePauw will speak of Finland trip special offering requested. West Lafayette choir 3 30 p m May 8 with silver offering. Attendance last Sunday 272 largest post Easter record.
Sunday school at 9:30 with Frank Seedorf and Sherman Fife listed as supers. Morning worship at 10:30 features sermons on Friendship with Christ and Three Hells. Evening service at 7:30. Midweek prayer and conference on Wednesday. Pilgrim Holiness hosts evangelistic service at 7:30 with Carl Reed. Cottage prayer Tuesday and Bible study Thursday. Public invited.
Early Rose seed potatoes for sale at 1.50 a bushel by Charles Davis Vaughan in Delphi 2 Yeoman phone. Buff Orpington hatching eggs for sale by Leo Craig in Delphi Cutler phone. Moving and hauling pianos and household goods by Everett Baer in Delphi at low rates. Custom grinding on hammer mill feed every Tuesday and Saturday by Chas Hargraves Yeoman '45. Farm loans offered at 5 and 6 percent long term by R M Smith Secretary.
Christian Church bulletin lists 9:30 Bible School with Ralph Orr, 10:30 Morning Worship on The Call of the Stars, 6:30 Christian Endeavor with Worth While Vocations, Ruth Irelan leads, 7:30 Evening Worship, 2:30 Christian Endeavor outing to County Farm, special music at all services, and drive toward 150 by Children’s Day. All welcome.
The Madison Township Farm Bureau schedules a meeting on Wednesday May 4 with a Home Economics class program. County Assessor Shook will discuss farmer taxation and a Purdue speaker is expected for a concise, informative event.
Township farmers unload four carloads of coal this week and express satisfaction with the purchase. An organization urges a large turnout for a May 4 meeting, promising a worthwhile program. A barber reports many entrants and a decision expected this Saturday with prizes of 2.50, 1.50 and 1 in work for top winners.
Earl Lines, who recently took over Wayne Aldridge’s barber shop, is offering prizes for the best suggestion to name the shop. Local patrons are invited to submit ideas and compete for the prize.
The Geo. C. Loy Roofing Company secured two major contracts. One covers a garage building at Clymers, and the other roofs the Odd Fellows hall at Deer Creek.
The advertisement highlights high type washable silk crepe dresses with novel tucks and necklines, plus coats of fine fabrics in shades like black navy beige green and gray. It promotes durable fast color materials and a complete line of sport sweaters for school wear and outdoor use.
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