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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
5
The Delphi Citizen asserts its independence from political corruption and declares commitment to uphold current institutions and serve the community honestly and fearlessly. The phrase reflects a local newspaper’s declared mission to protect civic interests and provide trustworthy reporting.
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Hickory Grove congregation elected officers for the coming year led by Otto Briney as secretary and Emma Briney as treasurer both reappointed after long service. New appointments include Earl Wakeland as superintendent and Lucile Casad in several roles. A budget drive begins next Sunday as the church starts a new year of activity.
Russell B. Kern announces no preaching services due to Annual Conference sessions in Gary from September 7 to October 3. Sunday school at 9 30 A M directed by Forres Orr with Epworth League at 7 P M led by John Sanderson.
Worship notes announce good music and an hour of helpful worship this evening at 7:00. A new hours change for evening worship titled And Jesus is recorded. Church school starts at 9:30 A M and all attend next Sunday morning on time with Will Smith as superintendent. Vapors are set to worship at 10:30.
L. E. Knox leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Harry Pearson assisting. Morning worship at 10 30, evening worship at 7 with revival starting October 16 featuring Pearl Smith of Marion Illinois as song leader and soloist. A cordial invitation is extended.
Pastor Rev. Clifford J. Reed announces schedule with Low Mass at 7:30, High Mass at 9:30, and Holy Days of obligation at 5:30 and 9:00.
The article notes the fall equinox on Thursday signaling days shrinking and nights lengthening. Astronomers say daylight lasts about twelve hours, with dusk around 6 15 and later earlier departures in the morning, as daylight saving ends.
Hops grown in England are said to go mainly to dyers rather than brewers. Harvesting hinges on ripeness, as hops spoil quickly. After picking they go to the oasts to dry, and overzealous picking causes waste.
Lesson outlines I Kings 18 focusing on Elijah’s challenge to Baal worship, the drought, the test with two altars, Elijah’s prayer and fire from heaven, and the people's confession. It notes Elijah’s vindication, the execution of Baal’s prophets, and the coming rain as proof of the prophet’s authority.
Florence Keith of Delphi died last Thursday at her Indianapolis home after a fall. She buried in Delphi with Rev. Van Duran presiding. The obituary notes her early talent for music and writing and her lifelong devotion to caring for family, especially Mildred Knight and her grandchildren.
Rev. B. Allen Reed urges in a sermon that the church must remain the living source of spiritual life and power for a world in urgent need of enduring faith. He stresses the continuing relevance of the faith of our fathers.
A succinct devotional note states Thomas found salvation through Love for Christ after anchoring his soul to the Nazarene with a mighty abiding love. The quotation attributes the transformation to steadfast faith.
A feature notes a yard at Hastings end of London where lions, tigers and other animals and serpents are bought and sold.
The piece notes tennis began in France with the term Tenez evolving into tennis. It explains the game was once called Lawn Tennis and is now played on smooth clay or other surfaced courts.
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