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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
6
The Wells family expresses sincere appreciation to the people of Delphi for help during a recent disaster. Mr. and Mrs. Osee Wells and family thank supporters.
Forty hours devotion wrapped up at St Josephs Catholic church with a Sunday closing service led by Rev Edward Boney of Kenanda and a final sermon by Rev Boney. Seventeen priests and visiting clergy joined the local pastor Rev C Reed in the rites plus about sixty parishioner children assisted in the procession with vestments white gowns wreaths and flower petals.
Delphi graduates received baccalaureate rites last Sunday evening at the Methodist church. Rev. Dale LeCount delivered the address titled The Haunted Stage and urged choosing Christ over Rip Van Winkle and Robinson Crusoe in life’s work. A multidenominational chorus performed. Assistants included Rev. L. E. Knox and Rev. Kern.
Low mass at 8 o'clock and high mass at 10 o'clock today with Holy Days of obligation noted at 5:30 and 9 o'clock. Ascension Day masses were held at 5:30 and 9 o'clock.
Rev E M Martinson leads the Sunday service at 10 30 with a sermon on Neglected Vows. Sunday School meets at 9 30 with Frank Seedorf as superintendent.
The church announces an Evening Service at 7 30 with a sermon on The Fight for a Soul led by Ruth Wilkinson President of B. Y. P. U. A midweek prayer and conference is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 P M. Thursday features a social in the church parlors with Mr and Mrs Osee Wells as honored guests. The public is invited to all services at this homelike church.
Sunday worship begins 10 30 with The Beast in Axe and music. Evening service at 5 30 titled Our Fathers Faith. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Betty Amick. Bible study 7 30 Wednesday. Sunday School 9 30 led by Will Smith. Vacation Bible School starts June 1 for five weeks led by Pastor R Dale LeCount.
Pastor L. E. Knox leads Bible school at 9 30 with Ralph Orr as superintendent. Sermon at 10 30 on The Ascension of Jesus. Christian Endeavor at 7 with Ruth Irelan president. Mission study How Missions Help China by Jean Pruitt. Delegates Knox Irelan and Brown report convention at worship hour. All welcome.
Sunday May 29 schedule from the Methodist Episcopal Church lists 9 30 A M Sunday school with James Goff in charge 10 30 A M Morning Worship sermon by Rev William Grant Smith 6 30 P M Epworth League John Sanderson president 7 30 P M Evening Worship sermon by the pastor invitation extended to attend
Big basket dinner and memorial services at 1 30 P M at Burlington M E Church with Rev Walton speaking. Sunday school 10 A M and worship 11 A M. Epworth League rally Tuesday May 31 at 7 30 P M. Darwin service schedule includes Sunday 10 A M Sunday school 10 A M and evening lecture to be announced.
Jefferson township notes record Charles Gilliam visiting grandparents in Burnettsville and Raymond Dimmitt with J H Roller at the last day of school near Logansport. Various residents including Mildred Atherton at A P Tea Monticello and Great Lakes recruit Delbert Turner on furlough are mentioned along with church meetings and a restaurant update.
Saturday evening friends gathered at Miss Edna Leffert’s home to celebrate her birthday with games and music followed by refreshments. The article notes visits from Larry Mullendore and family and a dance at Henry Hathorne’s near Brookston with William Anderson and relatives. It mentions Mrs Cassie Brewer and her daughter visiting John Brewer and family and ends at Willard Holsclaw’s home.
William Cole and his family of Lafayette escaped death after a perilous event while visiting friends. The Coles recently moved from Logansport to Lafayette and were former residents of the area.
Mrs Tina Kinkey of Ft Wayne visits parents Mr and Mrs Ed Shepard Merton Baird visits in Indianapolis George Bowmain Lyman Boyles Alfred Hayden busy with motor boats hauling lumber from the Carrollton bridge area due to high water A fire scare near Merton Bair's house is quickly controlled by him and his father O S Bair Numerous family visits span Fort Wayne Lafayette Monon Mulberry Frankfort and Pittsburgh with workers and travel noted on a busy week across the region
Mrs. Josephine Bingaman vacationed at Lake Maxinkuckee with the Chris man family of Logansport. Fred O Farrell underwent surgery at St Elizabeths hospital for a facial carbuncle performed by Dr Arnett and returned home. Local families visited relatives, new baby born to Floyd and Mrs Anderson, and several residents, including Miss Janet Cochram and the Vaughan family, shared social calls and church attendance. Mrs Edgar Fountain at Home Hospital remains improving though very sick.
A short readable note highlights Hall's Meat Meet offering fish and various meats at a local market. The item appears as a brief sale or advertisement listing multiple meat types for customers.
J. C. Kennedy as administrator will hold a public sale of the decedent Elizabeth Kennedy's household goods in Camden tomorrow afternoon. The catalog includes a substantial amount of antique furniture in cherry and walnut. Sale begins at 1 o'clock.
Ford Motor Company will abandon the present Ford car on May 28 and begin production of a new gear shift car on July 1, according to Detroit press dispatches.
Rexall Store at Margowski offers a three day sale May 26 27 28. Buy one wall paper roll at regular price and get the second roll for one cent as part of a six pattern display.
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