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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
3
A fragment recalls a wartime order changed from fire at will to camera shoot and a Marine’s memory of proving masculinity without resorting to rotten drinks, while noting a Chinese general bribery anecdote in a cryptic, opinionated voice.
The St Patrick's high school senior class in Kokomo will present the three act play Mother Mine at the D I Hall next Monday evening. Rev Father Shall directs the production with a twelve piece Kokomo school orchestra providing various solo and ensemble numbers. Cast includes Cynthia Whitcomb Mary Roswey Miranda Peasley and others. Citizens urge support for schooling and oppose bills crippling training programs.
The piece debates pretraining youth for national emergencies and argues for a skeleton officer corps in schools colleges and communities to ensure ready leadership if war drums sounded. It warns that veterans age and older officers may not be available and questions who would supply officer personnel in a national crisis.
Carroll County reports very unsatisfactory farm conditions due to persistent wet weather. Up land corn partly in, ground not broken, oats weedy and spotty, wheat harmed by excess moisture. River bottom farms struggle as waters recede and bayous may not dry in time for planting. Local readers urged to read and advertise in The Citizen.
Notice to holders of Second Liberty Loan bonds of a new offering of United States Treasury Bonds dated June 15 1927 at 3 percent interest. Matures in twenty years with call after sixteen. exchange at par accepted. Accrued interest paid as of June 15 1927. Previous bonds called for payment November 15 1927 and will stop bearing interest then. Exchange available for a limited period. consult banks or trust companies for details. Washington May 31 1927.
Sunday afternoon choirs from forty Methodist churches gathered at the Battle Ground Tabernacle for a sacred concert. The 250 singers voted to make the event annual, featuring The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer, four anthems, and a 25-piece orchestra led by R. D. Perry with Mrs. P. T. Smith at the piano. Carl Craven and Prof. J. T Gunn soloed, with Prof. Paul Tincher Smith directing. Congregational chorales and local choir members joined, amid praise for the unified interpretation and strong musical effort. Additional note about the Delphi and Pleasant Valley choirs attending and a Wednesday event highlighting "A Trip Through Faeland" with an 8 o'clock offering. Services at Burlington listed for Sunday.
The yearly meeting of the Old Brethren church was held at the church southeast of Rossville from Friday to Sunday with many Carroll county attendees. Services included singing and prayer and the council disposed of church matters. Public worship occurred Saturday, with examination services and a meal for attendees. A pamphlet report is being prepared for distribution.
Rev E M Martinson to lead Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 with a sermon The Source of Power No Young People meeting due to Children Day program at 7 30 P M Midweek prayer conference Wednesday 7 30 with report of Northern Baptist Convention Officers of the B Y P U elected Ruth Wilkinson president Thelma Lantz vice president Edith Baum secretary treasurer Chairman of committees to be chosen next meeting Public invited to all services of this homelike church.
Sunday morning worship begins at 10 30 with the subject The Flag and evening service at 730 titled Gods Witness Bible study meets Wednesday at 730 and Sunday School at 930 with Will Smith as superintendent A special offering at the Sunday School hour funds a delegation of young people to the Winona Lake school of Religious Education Pastor R Dale LeCount leads the church.
Russell B. Kern pastor leads services on Sunday June 12 1927 with 9 30 Sunday school for all grades at 10 30 morning worship the sacrament of the Lord Supper will be administered 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 evening worship evangelistic message by pastor large male chorus music an invitation to attend.
A revival meeting will begin June 19 in a new tent on Mrs Jane Sum mit’s property in West Delphi. Rev Olffit and wife and Clarence Morrison and wife of Cincinnati will be in charge for the Pilgrim Holiness church. All are cordially invited.
Reverend Walton will deliver the sermon at Burlington M. E. Church. The message will address spiritual guidance and church activities for the upcoming week.
Earl E Davies presides at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Sunday school at 9 30 AM and preaching at 10 30 AM Carl Reed leads Young Peoples service at 6 15 PM Evangelistic service follows at 7 30 PM Cottage prayer Tuesday 7 30 Bible study Thursday 7 30 All invited. Christian Church holds Bible School 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Evening Worship 7 30 Ruth Irelan heads Christian Endeavor with lesson Poems that are Worth While Freeman Redding leads. L E Knox pastor invites all to services.
Regular services with Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 10 30 A M B Y P D at 7 P M Adult C W at 7 P M Evening Worship at 8 P M Pastor Rev Samuel R Mohler leads services every Sunday.
On Wednesday night June 15 Rev Walton will present an illustrated lecture titled Auto trip on the East and Niagara Falls at the M E church Gringhurst. An offering will be taken. Special illustrated songs.
Rev. Clifford J. Reed, pastor. Low Mass at eight. High Mass at ten. Holy Days of Obligation at five thirty and nine o'clock.
The notice lists church events with Darwin Sunday school at 10 A. M. and Ball Hill preaching at 11 A. M. for the morning service.
Congressman Fred S. Purnell returned from Chicago after attending a flood conference with mayors and governors present to push prompt congressional action. He spoke at Veedersburg alumni banquet with Mrs. Purnell and will travel to Clemson College in South Carolina for the commencement address. He aims to attend a Lindbergh reception in Washington and has ongoing departmental duties to handle.
Charles W. Hargraves Delphi and Yeoman distributor for Oldsmobile announces price reductions in all models. The new schedule went into effect August 1 with many Olds cars visible in Delphi and Carroll County confirming the change.
An advertisement offers plumbing services from Phone 391 Cowdins and promotes The Citizen Office for office supplies. It promises a ready job department to handle requests at reasonable prices.
Ledger lists transfers including Frank Smith to David H. Bloyd and others. Deals cover various townships in Carroll and Tippecanoe with prices ranging from $1.00 to $4,250.00, including Lot 4 Grime's outlets to Delphi and several 40 to 165 acre parcels.
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