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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
4
The Clawson Wingard reunion is set for Delphi Park on Sunday June 19. A Father’s Day promotion promotes gifts and discounts at Quick & Clifford with a free 30x3 tire tube offer tied to new tire purchases.
On Sunday June 20 1926 the Methodist Episcopal Church welcomes all with a 9 30 A M Sunday School 10 30 A M worship and sermon 6 30 P M Epworth League led by Mari etta Jacoby 7 30 P M evening worship The Gospel Team will discuss The Reason ableness of Christianity This first appearance invites wide attendance R B Kern Pastor.
Young people from classes No 4 and No 6 met at the home of Mr and Mrs Delmer Galbreth to organize a Christian Endeavor. Officers elected include president Mrs Archie Landis vice president Miss Goldy Smith secretary and treasurer Miss Edith Wilson and pianist Miss Lucile Girard.
Irvin S Cobb recalls Roy McCardell and Louis Tracy aboard a ship. An English traveler mistakes McCardell for Tracy after a boot mix up, prompting the Englishman to express admiration for the novelist Tracy.
Perkins extols McC vs Creek State Park as an ideal retreat with water for bathing cool canyons and abundant wildlife habitat. He highlights serene campsites near Lover's Lane, hotel lodging, and affordable meals, noting the park’s protection from rowdy behavior and diverse bird life.
S E Perkins of Indianapolis and James E Cook conducted a bird census at McCormick's Creek Park counting 56 species. They noted several Indiana common birds were absent that day while some range-rare species appeared. The park reports its best season yet with potential attendance records, plus a new playground and child friendly dining at the hotel near Spencer Owen County.
The Lanier home at Madison is undergoing interior redecorating and repairs to restore its Colonial style and allow public viewing. Miss Drusilla Cravens and descendants assist, as Indiana preserves the estate once loaned by J. F. D. Lanier to aid Civil War efforts.
The fishing season for black bass and bluegill opened June 16 after a May 1 closure to allow spawning. Licenses cost one dollar for residents and nonresidents, with daily limits of 20 bass per person and 50 bluegills. no size restrictions on bluegill.
Mayor Charles Buckley called a meeting of all Mortonsville district women in The Yards Beautiful contest to discuss community involvement and event plans.
Delphi Country Club members will hold their June picnic next Wednesday evening June 28 at 6 30 on the club grounds. All members and families are asked to come with well filled baskets. Harry E Reed is arranging an entertaining program for the evening ensuring a pleasant time for all attendees.
The Country Club hosts a tea at Mrs. L. H. rate pre age agee P residence to promote sociability and raise funds for decorating the new clubhouse. A silver offering is expected. No formal invitations beyond newspaper notices.
Thirty six ladies attended the Presbyterian missionary meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. Lorenz Hildebran’s country home. Dinner was served at noon by Mrs. Hildebran with help from Mrs. Abe Burkholder, Mrs. Henry Martin, and Mrs. Dora Thompson. After lunch a lawn social followed as Mrs. C. T. Amick presided and Mrs. Sterling led devotionals. Mrs. LeCount read a Columbian woman’s testimony about finding Christianity. Mrs. Eva Dooley spoke on Jewish life in America.
The June gathering of the Historical Society is planned for Friday evening next week. Camden and Jackson township will contribute musical numbers and readings, with Camden delivering a strong performance. You are invited to attend.
D A R President General Mrs Brosseau will preside at the June 28 opening of Independence week in Washington marking the sesquicentennial of the Declaration of Independence and centennial of Jefferson’s death. Charles Stuart Gibboney chairs the related commission. national officers and DC regents organize activities including bell ringing and mass singing of The Star Spangled Banner and America. Officials and cabinet officers are invited.
The Tippecanoe Tribe No. 505 meets to outline a large gathering on Tuesday June 29 with Wabash Tribe No. 11 of Lafayette to confer the adoption degree on Delphi candidates and Tippecanoe to confer chiefs and other degrees. Refreshments to follow. The tribe has added about 60 members in six months and a new ceiling fan improves wigwam comfort. All surrounding tribes are invited to attend.
Fragmentary notice lists Mrs H Bradshaw hosting a program for the Woman's Club at an afternoon meeting. The exact time appears garbled but indicates a 2 o clock start and a talk or event led by Mrs Bradshaw.
Radio will expand agricultural education this fall with about 100 stations carrying a National Radio School for farmers and sons. Twenty four eight week courses offer certificates, while lectures and lab work apply to real farm practice. Housekeepers chat and weather forecasts supplement the lineup, building on early USDA broadcasting begun in February.
A student of human nature contends that some men are loafers because they are too light for heavy work and too heavy for light work. The remark reflects a view on temperament and work suitability.
A German proverb notes a lazy person takes many steps because he would not take one timely step. It highlights the value of timely action and cautions against procrastination.
An American traveler in Canterbury wears boredom as he faces the cathedral. A dignified English clergyman engages him, asking if he is a nonresident, while the tourist boasts of Nebraska and the Union, muttering amidst the chimes.
Two brothers clash over a chronic liar in a community tale. The truthful brother warns the exaggerator to curb his toying with facts. A public gathering and a sharp glance signal the need to “soft pedal” before the tale grows more outlandish.
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