Mindwell Cramp ton Wilson Editor Emeritus
Mindwell Cramp ton Wilson serves as associate editor with A B Cramp ton as editor emeritus. The notes indicate a press staff transition and longtime leadership roles at the publication.
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1925
Page
2
Mindwell Cramp ton Wilson serves as associate editor with A B Cramp ton as editor emeritus. The notes indicate a press staff transition and longtime leadership roles at the publication.
A man near death quickly wrote a will on a pocket scrap. it was valid and probated after he died en route to a hospital. The piece argues making a will is prudent to protect wife and children, easing future care and ensuring wishes are carried out while alive.
A column notes the United States consumes 4,000,000 tons of steel annually at about 100 dollars per ton, totaling 400 million dollars in rust loss. It argues farmers suffer due to outdoor machinery and poor maintenance while urging galvanizing and better steel practices. ownership responsibility is key.
The piece notes Indiana debt to crime with prisons swelling beyond the ten year census, stating prison population has doubled and the reform school holds about 50 percent more inmates than a decade ago, reflecting nationwide concern over rising crime.
An editorial note discusses growing inmate counts in Indiana and nationwide, praising state records for women in penal institutions and noting increases in penitentiary offenses due to bank banditry and illegal drinking. It ends with a Santa themed pitch for 1926 Youth's Companion subscriptions at $2.50 for 52 issues.
Berlin dispatch to the World reports Russia has reconsidered Locarno as a peace signal, now favoring Geneva and possible entry into the League of Nations. Pravda notes blockades are over, signaling a possible new path for Russia toward better global ties.
Santa Claus has delivered many gifts over the years and knows the best are those that please the whole family and bring excitement and joy during Christmas.
News of the Churches reports Rev. E M Martinson leading Baptist Church with Bible School at 9 30 A M Osee Wells superintendent Morning Worship at 10 45 sermon What Do You Want Most B Y P U at 6 P M Faith Conn leader Ruth Wilkinson president Evening service at 7 P M with sermon The Piper at the Gates Midweek conference and prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 P M Public invited to all services at this homelike church.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces a full day on Sunday November 15 1925 start with Sunday School at 9 30 A M led by Forrest Orr followed by Roll Call and morning worship Loyalty Service and 100 percent attendance appeal Epworth League at 6 P M and an evening service at 7 P M led by the Purdue Gospel Team directed by Dick Silverthorn Y M C A secretary Come and make it a big day for the Kingdom of God Pastor R B Kern invites all members and friends.
The Christian Church offers services with Sunday School at 9 30, Morning Worship at 10 30 themed The Voice That Is Calling, and Evening Worship at 7 with theme Losing Jesus. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 and choir practice moves to Wednesday at 7.
The Presbyterian church schedules Sunday worship at 10:30 with the sermon A Far Country and good music. Evening service at 7:00 continues the hymn writers series with My Faith Looks Up To Thee. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 covers Elijah. Sunday School attendance rises. services begin next Sunday at 9:30. Pastor R Dale LeCount invites all attendees.
A contract was let for a new Notre Dame University dormitory to house 550 additional students. The university plans no athletic stadium until attendance grows, with 2,500 students needed to justify further expansion. A birth notice reports a girl born to Mr and Mrs Ray Milburn east of Bringhurst.
Article by H R Muller notes five acre plots measured in Carroll County by H E Ackerson and H R Muller for the Indiana Corn Growers Association. Farmers produced 65 to 100 bushels per acre, aided by seed selection, soil amendments, and good moisture management. Bronze silver and gold medals may be awarded. praise goes to Community Clubs and Business Men's Organizations supporting corn as king in Carroll County.
Residents of Muncie’s High Street Methodist Church sign pledges in the church bulletin after vacations. The resolutions urge daily prayer for self, pastor, and church, prompt payment of any delinquencies, and regular attendance at Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services.
Bloomington reports the Indiana memorial stadium will be dedicated November 21 with the Indiana Purdue game and war memorial ceremonies. The 22 000 seat structure can be expanded to 50 000, part of a $1 600 000 fund for three war memorials. Governor Jackson and other dignitaries attend. record ticket sales foretell a near capacity crowd. Purdue seeks revenge after last year's Purdue win over Indiana ended a nine year skid.
Real estate transfers for the past week include Roy B Johns to Clarence R Johns a one seventh interest in 87.87 acres Jefferson Township for 1.00, Linnie A Hanna to Wilson B Ireland and Pauline M Ireland eighty acres Adams Township for 1.00, and Tecumseh Peterson trustee quit claim to Joseph W Foust 1.13 acres Adams Township for 45.00. Other transfers total sums from 1.00 to 1700.00 with farms and lots in Camden Cutler and Delphi. Bedford Y M C A camp at White River housed 485 boys 195 adults and 70 leaders spending 5755.78 with 1000 for construction and rest for food. more improvements planned for 1926 season.
Those run down by catarrh find it bothersome and Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been advertised for over forty years. The ad claims local and national evidence of relief and promotes the product as a general tonic.
To stout customers we offer a tape line fit and expert fitting. Quick and Clifford advertise their skill in sizing all men for comfortable underwear available in Coopers.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Robinson and children visit with Mrs Clara Ferguson and family. Wilson McClean and son Billie visit with James McClean near Delphi. Omega Elston and Stella Hooper meet. John Ferguson attends R P Lodges district meeting in Williamsport. Mrs Guy Smith to Home Hospital for appendicitis operation. Walter Smith family visit Harry Weiderhart family. Lillian Stout of Lafayette visits sister Alfred McClean family. Mrs Niles Topping and son Billie visit bedside of husband at Home Hospital. Walter Smith and daughter visit Indianapolis relatives.
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