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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1926
Page
4
A Delphi reader laments the modern town image yet criticizes stray dogs on the courthouse lawn. The letter praises the courthouse and tourism but urges drastic steps to remove the nuisance and preserve Delphi’s appearance.
Miss Lorrie Bell of Burlington and Troy Bails of Newcomer were married at 4 PM Wednesday at the United Brethren parsonage in Colburn by Rev. Walter Roudebush. They left for a short wedding trip and will reside with the groom's mother, Mrs. John Bails, on her farm near Newcomer.
Royal Scepter Coffee and Luna Coffee appear with Smith's Groce and Smith's Grocery in a regional ad. Overcoats on special pricing through winter stock clearance with tags at 14.95 15.95 and 18.95. Quick & Clifford.
Farmers across the corn belt face widespread poor seed prospects due to early seed losses and freezing. Immediate germination tests are advised, with the Rag Doll method recommended for reliable moisture control and mold prevention during testing.
Frank W. Mills died January 29 1926 in Pittsburg Indiana aged 76 years after a long life in the community. He married Emma Moore in 1871 who died in 1885 and they had three surviving children. A second marriage to Catherine Bragunier in 1889 produced six children with two surviving. He leaves a sister, a brother in California, twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren and was a longtime Odd Fellows member. Funeral was held Saturday in Yeoman with Rev. R B Kern. interment in Pittsburg cemetery.
A timeless maxim from Ptah Hotep shared by Family Herald urges respectful speech. Do not argue with superiors or equals, speak plainly and courteously, and let inferiors speak for themselves to avoid folly.
A New Albany society page details Mrs H E Bir and Miss Mayme Bir hosting a Wednesday bridge at Miss Bir’s 1218 East Main home for Delphi guest Mrs George Cartwright. Cartwright, once Blanche Gilliland of Delphi, is a noted musician and visitor attendance exceeds a hundred invitations.
Regional schedule shows Kokomo regional events on March 13 with morning games at 10 and 11 a m between Flora Peru Huntington Royal Centre and Kokomo Portland sections. Afternoon rounds include Kokomo Portland and North Manchester Marion matchups. Evening sessions pair winners from earlier games with the final slated for 7 30 p m and 8 30 p m.
An animated and instructive discussion followed the presentation on state constitution measures. The meeting drew an equal number of men and women, and during the social hour doughnuts and coffee were served.
The Social Union of the Delphi Presbyterian church elects officers for the year. President is Mrs. Harry Brewer, 1st vice president Mrs. Robert VanAtta, 2nd vice president Mrs. Miles Martin, secretary Mrs. C. C. McFarland, treasurer Mrs. Clarence Engle, flower committee chair Mrs. Grace Ferrier, ward officials include Mrs. George All, Mrs. John McCormick, Mrs. Charles Best, and Mrs. Ruth Kirkpatrick.
The teachers and officers of the Methodist Sunday School met Friday evening at the parsonage and elected officers for the year: Supt Forest H. Orr, Asst Supt James A. Goff, secretary George Loveland, secretary of supplies C B Shaffer, treasurer Miss Florence Cox, primary superintendent Miss Lola Parks, Home dept Supt Mrs Orin Clawson, crable roll Supt Mrs Grover Kite, pianist Mrs Grace McCouch. A social hour followed with Mr and Mrs Kerr of Covington as out of town guests. Chocolate and wafers were served by Mrs R B Kern.
Four Indiana colleges report endowments of one million dollars each led by DePauw at 1,430,821.23. Rose Polytechnic, Wabash, Butler, and Notre Dame each hold 1,000,000. Endowments exclude buildings and equipment. Harvard tops national totals with 53,031,769. Indiana University received 2,500,000 in gifts for buildings and libraries.
Indianapolis January 26 Bishop Frederick D Leete reports Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church activities in 1925 total a building program of 1 598 200 for new churches in 37 cities with 42 buildings. Over 750 000 financed unfinished structures and more than 200 000 spent on parsonages church improvements and organ upgrades plus substantial debt payments. The Indiana area shows a large membership gain and more than 1 000 000 given to missions education homes hospitals and orphanages.
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