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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
3
Lieut. Ira Sussky landed behind Japanese lines in Burma and rescued Lieut. Melvin Kimball. Sussky then faced nine failed takeoffs as Japanese snipers fired, with additional U. S. planes covering the landing.
Pvt. James L. Kalman of Philadelphia practices with a mine detector during a demonstration by U. S. Army combat engineers in North Africa. The gadget signals buried mines and supports ground forces operations.
W Merlin Schwein minister leads Unified Service on Sunday May 16 at 10 00 with sermon on Stewardship of Possessions. Delphi High School baccalaureate to follow that evening. Rev Miles Freeman to speak. Make Merry class gathers for cooperative supper and party at 7 00 Thursday May 13 at the church.
Reverend Howard G. Jenkins leads a 9:30 Bible School and 10:30 worship with a sermon This Is The Victory. A Service Flag dedication honors service members. Baccalaureate at 7:30 at the Methodist church. Pioneer class meets Wednesday with Mr and Mrs L D Pauley. Missionary Society Luncheon Thursday at 2:30. Jenkins attends Indiana Christian Churches state convention in Kokomo next Mon Tue Wed.
The article urges farmers to protect the 14 million horses and mules as a vital wartime power reserve. It covers proper harness fit, foot trimming, daily brushing, hydration balance, parasite control, and vaccination against tetanus and encephalomyelitis to prevent disease and ensure strong colts for future work.
Pastor J. T. Thomas leads prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 8:00. Cottage prayer Friday at Sister Conn's home at 8:00. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Young People's service 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Joseph T. Thomas is pastor.
Local residents arrive home on furlough visit family and attend events. Mrs. Louise Dimmitt and Lida Smith relatives are mentioned with trips and greetings. Funeral services were held for Lanty Armstrong. Phil Jones seeks dental care. Mothers Day gatherings noted for the Dimmitt and Johns families. A wartime loan figure estimates if every American saves $100.
Local church notices list evening services Sunday school and worship times for Rockfield Rockfield Presbyterian Delphi Baptist Bringhurst and other churches. Entries name pastors superintendents and service times with brief invitations to the public.
Christian Science services announce a Lesson-Sermon titled Mortals and Immortals for May 16. The Golden Text proclaims we know no man after the flesh and cites II Corinthians 5 16. Psalms 103 15 18 appears among the citations.
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