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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
4
Delphi edged Flora 9 to 8 on Flora Lot last Sunday to claim its first win of the season. Camden defeated Yeoman 17 to 7, while Burrows beat Burlington 17 to 3. Next Sunday Burrows visits Yeoman, Camden hosts Delphi, and Flora plays Burlington.
Dr Gertrude I McCain longtime mathematics professor at Westminister College New Wilmington Pa will move to East Radford Va next year to teach mathematics at the State College of Virginia She will receive a higher salary and an assistant in her department She is daughter of Court Bailiff C E McCain and Delphi friends celebrate her advancement.
Delphi Presbyterian Church marks its centennial this week with morning services led by Rev. R. Dale LeCount using the original John 10 9 text. Dr. John W. Nicely spoke Sunday evening, followed by a Ladies Night banquet and several addresses from former pastors through midweek.
Mrs Lee Shaffer auxiliary poppy sale chair reports $66 raised last Saturday from selling the little red flower in Delphi. She was assisted by American Legion Auxiliary members in the sale.
Mr and Mrs John Long left Delphi Tuesday noon for Bulls Gap Tennessee to attend the funeral of James Edward Long 83 who died after an attack of influenza Long served in the Civil War on the Union side and fought against his father who supported the Confederacy under General Lee.
A new 2 cent Washington campaign stamp will be issued by the post office department to mark the 150th anniversary of the Valley Forge campaign. The design bears Valley Forge on a ribbon with 1778 and 1928, first sold May 26 at several East Coast offices and in Cleveland. Also announced are Lindbergh air mail stamps in six stamp books sold for 61 cents, available when production allows.
Five to six hundred people attended a Camp Tecumseh directors meeting last Sunday. Perry Wilson was introduced as the new superintendent. The program opened with a Lafayette high school band concert and included remarks by Miss Irene Hoffman, Mrs. H. B. Wilson, Joseph Shirk of Peru, and State Secretary Charles Terebaugh who urged needs for the camp.
After a week closed to traffic for a new floor, the Wabash River bridge on State highway 89 opened to traffic Tuesday morning. Few cars passed through the city en route to Wednesday’s Indianapolis race as radio stations reported the closure.
County Treasurer William Ashba will seek bids for bonds to fund the Martin Hinkle road project in Washington township next Saturday. Bids will be opened in the county office and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder following state law and project specifications.
The conservation department announces a free Points of Interest publication for tourists and locals. It maps the 1928 state highway system, upcoming roadwork, and highlights major scenic historic spots, six state parks, and other sites like Clark County State Forest and Tippecanoe Battlefield. Copies available by writing 126 Statehouse.
Bill posters announce the Guy Stock Company will open a two week engagement in a big tent theatre starting Monday, June 4, for six days. The troupe of twenty travels with scenery and electrical effects and presents The Village Parson as opening night comedy. Doors open 7 30. show at 8 15. ladies admitted free with one paid adult on opening night.
Revival services led by Rev. J R Edwards at Pilgrim Holiness Church continue to attract growing crowds. Penitents weep and confess as old grudges are forgiven, with testimonies and rejoicing marking Monday evening. Services run through the week with Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 20. Nearby bakery ad appears after the notices.
Indiana board of agriculture reports a large rise in entries for the 1928 State Fair early closing stake races. May 1 total reached 574 entries from 127 stables across 14 states and Canada, with races totaling about 53 500 dollars and a grand total of 657 entries for eleven races.
Oakland Pontiac dealers arrange a two week vacation display from June 2 to June 16 offering camping hunting and fishing gear tips. A 22 day vacation log book reports car expenses and tourist courtesy cards promise preferred service at 4700 dealer locations.
Delphi American Legion and Auxiliary members attended the district meeting in Frankfort last Friday evening. Named attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wingerd, William Mahanna, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gardner, Loyal Hoshaw, Floyd Julien, Jack Bennett, Mrs. C. C. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Ray Gochenour and Miss Helen Sims.
Among those from here who attended the Speedway races in Indianapolis yesterday were Byram Crosby Charles Kerlin Robert Seibert Charles Bradshaw Robert Coomey Lewis Coomey Hubert Clifford Parke Beadle Jr Wayne Lee Mrs. Thomas Crosby Willis Jackson William Mahanna Lee Shaffer Bradley Sparks Charles Downs Ed Downs and Newt Short.
Mrs. Charles Burk announces a public sale of household goods on the east side of the public square Saturday afternoon June 9.
A marriage license was issued for John C. Burge and Sarah Rice of Camden and they wed last Thursday at the Christian parsonage with Rev. L. E. Knox performing the ceremony.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer remark jokingly asserts that more than half of the women in the country have defective eyesight, and that explains about half of the men who can marry.
A pair of pigeons used scrap metal including bicycle spokes and sheet metal to construct a nest in the yard of a Greenwich metal merchant. The finished nest weighs about 22 pounds and showcases the birds clever use of available material.
Kokomo piano tuner L D Burke will be in the city early next week. Those needing work done should leave orders with Mrs Blanche Cartwright. 14-11 COOPERS SUMMER UNDERWEAR offers Klosed Krotch union suits and athletic underwear with no ribs, tears, or strains. One dollar and a half, advertised in the Chicago store for men.
The piece outlines which delegates may nominate leading presidential candidates at the Kansas City and Houston conventions. It notes Will R. Wood of Indiana likely to nominate James Watson, with Hoover possibly placed by John McNab and Curtis by Poly Tincher. For the Democrats Franklin D. Roosevelt is favored to nominate Smith, with Jimmie Walker also mentioned.
Miss Lonella Foreman has returned to Burrows to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Foreman.
Dr Wm M Scholl of Chicago advocates judging feet in beauty contests to promote foot care and physical health. He cites years of study on the foot and argues high heels camouflage foot flaws while barefooting could improve posture and vitality. American feet are described as long and almond shaped with varying standards by body type.
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