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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1923
Page
10
Dr. Lewis Brown rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church argues Memorial Day marks progress and patriotism born from Civil War sacrifice. He highlights unity after sectional conflict, loyalty to the flag, and duty to Country while urging devotion to American ideals and renewed fealty to Decoration Day.
Dr. O W Fifer of Central Avenue Methodist Church says Memorial Day links citizenship with service. He warns that neglecting duties and failing to honor patriots leads to instability and loss of liberty.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars attended Sunday night services at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Morning services were held by the Major Anderson, George H. Chapman and Joseph R. Gordon Posts of the G A R. The church must take its stand for peace the Rev J Ambrose Dunkel said. The next war may mean extermination of our civilization.
The Rev. Joseph H. Armistead of Downey Avenue Christian Church urged unity across races in a Sunday sermon. He said friendship meets the colored man's greatest need and noted a new generation sees clearer as the South and North join in praise for a united country despite past judgments.
The Rev. J. P. Cowan pastor of Woodruff Place United Presbyterian Church said there has been a decrease in religious life in the country since World War I or II. He spoke during a Sunday sermon noting his long tenure as the oldest pastor in continuous service and reflecting on relations with men of three wars.
The Rev. F S C Wicks told All Souls Unitarian Church parishioners that prophets were not supernatural beings. He argued their power lay in recognizing effects that would surely follow natural causes, in a Sunday sermon.
Archibald M. Hall declared in a Memorial Day address that students do not take their education seriously. He urged stronger study habits and respect for learning in the school community.
Major Earle F. Hites of Cable Tabernacle preached that no new plan exists for salvation and that the only way to Heaven is through Christ. He stated the Bible is the final word of God, creator of Heaven and Earth, during his Sunday afternoon sermon.
Memorial services were held Sunday morning at Merritt Place M. E. Church with the George H Chapman Post G. A. R. and Woman's Relief Corps in attendance. The sermon was delivered by Rev. W. Kroft, the church pastor.
The Bruce P Robinson post of the American Legion led a ceremony at Central Christian Church with aid from Boy Scouts. The events occurred on Sunday and highlighted local veterans activities.
All day services marked Welcome Home Day at Woodside Methodist Church. Rev. George MacDonald of Sigaux Fall, 8 D, preached during three services.
Bert Weedon reports a new commutation passenger schedule between Indianapolis and Franklin with stops, effective this month. Commuter tickets cover fifty four trips at one cent per mile. Interstate operates 25 to 30 cars daily and plans a freight line to Bourbon stockyards in Louisville, likely by mid June. Fruit and melon crops are expected to be bumper this year, boosting Interstate business.
Coroner Paul F. Robinson conducted an inquest into the May 23 death of Clifford Milburn Selig 25 of 812 East Minnesota Street. He died Sunday at city hospital after falling from an A street car. body to be taken to Hanover Indiana for burial. Selig worked at the E C Atkins Company.
J Schoen filed an inquiry with Schoen Brothers Cleaners at 2610 College Ave to learn what burglars stole during a Sunday burglary at the clothing cleaning establishment.
Father searches for 17 year old Paul Remsen of Sheridan Indiana who disappeared Thursday after a sighting with two men. Police pursue leads and ask for tips as authorities review surveillance and local reports.
Fans will thrill to dirt speedway events at Funk's Speedway Winchester on Wednesday. Entries total 32 with racers like Harold Hancock in Red Arrow and Eddie Thompson Brothers Frenty Ford. Previous star Paul Anderson set world records on the track, and the facility has been reworked with oiling and rebuilding totaling over 18000 dollars.
Science supports poisons elimination as vital to fitness. Sulphur vapor baths at Ohio Beauty Parlor in Virginia provide medi cated baths to aid detox, help rheumatism and nervous disorders, address obesity, and serve as beauty baths. Women patients only. hours 9 am to 10 pm with additional beauty services offered.
The electric light and power industry shows rapid growth with the United States using 55 percent of world production. Indiana's Central Indiana Power Company expands six affiliates in 196 cities and towns and pushes a massive super-power plant on the Wabash River near Terre Haute to deliver broader, stronger service.
C E Mortimore at 821 Massachusetts Ave. now focuses on repairing all instruments with phonographs a particular strength. He notes steady demand from music shops and customers for repair and part replacement, offers record exchange, and sells or rebuilds instruments for patrons.
Dr Louis Haney of New York University reports a shift from pessimism to cautious optimism among New York business men. Key factors include the Austrian loan with J P Morgan backing and plans for secured bonds for individual investors, suggesting improved balance of trade and exchange with Europe. Foreseeable brighter prospects abroad and at home point to a potential upturn through the fall.
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