Alumni Association Organized at Cambridge City High
Forty seven alumni met at Lincoln auditorium last Friday evening to perfect an alumni organization and set plans for a permanent body. Officers elected were Fred Hines president Valetta Bachmann vice president Ruth Judkins secretary Ruth Weaver treasurer. A follow up meeting is set for Friday July 26 at 8 p.m. all graduates urged to attend or mail letters to secretary Ruth Judkins East Main street Cambridge City Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City High School
Lincoln Auditorium
Harrison Bachmann
Edwin Craig
Fred Hines
Valetta Bachmann
Ruth Judkins
Ruth Weaver
District Schools Reunion Set for Rummel's Grove Next Sunday
The Kimes Scheidler and Creitz alumni reunion will be held at Rummel's Grove east of Pleasant Hill Church near Cambridge City on July 21. Former pupils teachers and patrons are invited to attend or send a letter if unable to come. Horace Miller presides with Miss Ida Williams and Mrs. O C Knorpp as secretaries. In bad weather a guide will direct attendees to the fusion site. Dr and Mrs C M Snyder and Mr and Mrs George Hornley are vacationing at Manistee Lake Michigan and plan to return by Sunday or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimes, Scheidler
Grove
Horace Miller
Dublin
O. C. Knorpp
Ida Williams
Cambridge City
C. M. Snyder
City
George Hornley
New Castle
Manistee Lake
Michigan
Local girls honored at 11th annual camp Kosciusko
Miss Doris Bertsch and Miss Susan Bertsch of Cambridge City serve on camp committees at Camp Kosciusko. Doris sits on the recreational committee directing sports. Susan serves on the camp council shaping discipline and programs. All committees are camper elected. Older girls camp opens July 22 with further events in late July and early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
Doris Bertsch
Susan Bertsch
Cambridge City
Camp Kosciusko
Doris
Susan
Young Peoples’ Conference and Standard Leadership Training
Pocahontas Officers Installed At Red Men's Hall Meeting
Mrs Emma Wryer district deputy installed Pocahontas officers at the Red Men s hall Thursday evening Thelma Porter Irene Haskett Elva Wilson and others were named for roles Scouts Councillors Runners Guards and Warriors A reception followed by the presiding officers Stated meeting set for Thursday evening and Tri County meeting slated for Richmond Saturday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wryer
Pocahontas
Red Men’s Hall
Thelma Porter
Phop
Irene Haskett
Elva Wilson
Andy Allen
Lena Edwards
Hester Haskett
Pearl Evans
Gertrude Blackford
Belle Wade
Retta Kelsey
Louise Bentley
Hazel Ammon
Willie Sowers
Albert Kelsey
John Blackford
Richmond
Local social notes from Germantown area summarized
Mrs Richard Whirley Mrs Ruth Lowry Mrs Edna Ohmit and Mrs Lola Hoel attended a relative funeral in Zanesville Ohio Friday. Mrs John Kinsinger and Mrs John Mckee joined a Cambridge City bridge party at Mrs James Butler home yesterday afternoon. Miss Freeda Ogborn of Orlando Florida was guest last week of Mrs John McKee. Mr and Mrs Herbert Boyer and family of Indianapolis spent last week with her mother Mrs Harriett Hoffman. Mrs Harry Doll with Mr and Mrs Ray Doll of Dublin left for Washington DC and other places. Mr and Mrs Clifton McLane staying with Mr Doll. Ladies Aid Evangelical church meet next Thursday at Mrs Jacob Wissler home Cambridge City. Nellie Scheidler assisting hostess. John McKee and daughter Sandra weekend in Connersville with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Whirley
Ruth Lowry
Edna Ohmit
Lola Hoel
Zanesville
Ohio
John Kinsinger
John Mckee
James Butler
Cambridge City
Freeda Ogborn
Orlando
Florida
Herbert Boyer
Indianapolis
Harriett Hoffman
Harry Doll
Ray Doll
Dublin
Washington, D. C
Clifton McLane
Doll
Ladies Aid of
The
Evangelical Church
Jacob Wissler
Nellie Scheidler
Sandra
Connersville
Bobbie Bannon Returns Home From Grandparents Visit
Bobbie Bannon of Kokomo returned home after spending the past week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Stifel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Bannon
Kokomo
Mrs
George Stifel
Wayne County 4 H Club Fair Set for Aug 7-8
The Wayne County 4 H Club Fair will be held at Lake Wehi Park on Wednesday and Thursday August 7 and 8. Officials expect a larger exhibit than last year and R J Whitner of Lake Wehi is arranging for crowd handling. Boys exhibits arrive by 9 AM Thursday, girls clothing by 9 AM Wednesday, baking and canning at 1 30 PM Wednesday, with food prep displays on Thursday morning. Judging runs Wednesday and Thursday for girls and Thursday for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Lake Wehi
R. J. Whitner
Wehi
Wiseman Funeral Home Adds New 1935 V-8 Cadillac Hearse
Wiseman Funeral Home expands fleet with a 1935 model V-8 seven passenger Cadillac joining its hearses and funeral car arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseman Funeral Home
Mrs Hill Hosts Bridge Luncheon and Evening Play
Mrs Paul Hill entertained her Bridge club with a luncheon at the Peacock Inn then played bridge at her Lincoln Drive home yesterday Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hill
Peacock Inn
Lincoln Drive
No, Do Not Drop Your Steady for a New Romance
Dear readers weigh the appeal of a dreamy new admirer against a loyal boyfriend. The Muse urges patience and warns that abandoning the steady for a flier is unwise, urging the reader to value stability, education, and long‑term plans over fleeting attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise
Connersville
Kirkpatrick Gravel Co Enlarges for Growing Business
Homer L. Smith leads Kirkpatrick Gravel Co between Pershing and Cambridge City as the plant expands with new equipment. The yard now produces 150 tons of washed gravel per hour from an unlimited source, with gravel sixty feet deep being removed. The company supplies gravel for two bridges east of Cambridge City, the U S 40 reconstruction from Pennville to Cambridge City line, and for projects at Straughn, Lewisville, and Knightstown. Potential supply to Centerville may occur if gravel quality meets specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. Smith
Kirkpatrick Gravel Co
Pershing
Cambridge City
U.S.40
Pennville
Air Mail Urged for Faster Long Distance Delivery
Public notice highlights rapid growth of air mail usage and benefits of air mail for long distance delivery. It cites a westbound Cambridge City to Los Angeles example achieving under 24 hours and notes that special delivery can be added at regular rates. Air mail stamps available. mark envelopes Air Mail. Government expands service with patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Los Angeles
Jackson Township 4-H Meetings and Exhibits Planned
Fifteen Laughing Lincolneers 4-H members at Lincoln high school, led by vice president Joyce Hunnicutt, presented baking and placket demonstrations. Plans were set for the county exhibit at Lake Wehi on August 7 and 8. Mothers of members urged to attend a July 19 meeting where health nurse Miss Grant will report on health exams and announce the healthiest township girl. An all day meeting was held at the high school. Separately, Pershing Pushers 4-H members at Pershing school held a midweek meeting with seventeen members and planned the Lake Wehi county exhibit. Miss Allen is recovering from appendicitis surgery at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis and is expected back in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolneers
Lincoln High School
Joyce Hunnicutt
Aileen Beeler
Wilma Wilson
Catherine Newkirk
Lake Wehi
Gladys Shafer
Miss Grant
Jackson Township
Wanda Dexter
Lois Hicks
Pershing School
Local residents share weekend visits and travels
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Beeson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winter returned from a week of fishing at Lake Webster. Miss Alfa Lee of Lenoir City Tenn is visiting relatives here and in Richmond. Benton Mellinger of Greenville was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Abiram Boyd. Mrs. Earl Clevenger and Mrs. Clifford Braden spent Saturday in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Beeson
Charles Winter
Lake Whbster
Alfa Lee
Lenoir City, Tenn
Richmond
Benton Mellinger
Greenville, C
Mrs. Abiram Boyd
Earl Clevenger
Clifford Braden
Indianapolis
Scheidler Heads Legion for 1935 36 Officers Elected
Lawrence H. Bertsch post No. 169 American Legion elected officers for 1935 36 at a regular meeting in Legion hall. Stanley Scheidler was chosen Commander with Ed Wickes first vice commander Ivan Ohmit second vice Charles Diffenderfer finance officer and others filling posts. Bruce Peters and Horace Red became delegates to the State convention in Indianapolis with Fred Otte and Ross Hutchinson as alternates. Auxiliaries nominations open August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Bertsch
American Legion
Legion Hall
Stanley Scheidler
Ed. Wickes
Ivan Ohmit
Charles Diffenderfer
James Bozoarth
E. E. Swinson
Hugh Foss
Bruce Peters
Fred Otte
Mrs. Bertsch Responds to Rushville Illness Call
Mrs. Harry Bertsch was summoned to Rushville due to a relative’s critical illness, leaving her duties temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bertsch
Rushville
Lola Hoel Socializes in New Castle Sunday
Mrs. Lola Hoel spent Sunday with friends in New Castle, enjoying a day of social visits and conversation with local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Hoel
New Castle
Bids Open July 23 for Main Street Improvements Cambridge City
The state highway department will open bids on Tuesday July 23 for construction work on U S 40 Main Street within Cambridge City limits. The river bridge is excluded from this contract. Future bids may cover a new Cambridge City bridge and widening between Cambridge City and Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Main Street
Cambridge City
Pershing
Engagement of Miss Helen Key to Dr Sutton Planned
Friends announce the engagement of Miss Helen M Key of Indianapolis daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Key of Princeton to Dr William F E Sutton son of Mrs Cora Sutton of this city The ceremony is set for Saturday July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Key
Indianapolis
A. M. Key
Princeton
William FE. Sutton
Cora Sutton
Mrs Milligan and daughter visit Cambridge City friends
Mrs. Thomas Mayall Milligan and her daughter Marion of LaHabra California spent this week visiting former friends in Cambridge City. Milligan, a former Cambridge City primary teacher now teaching in LaHabra, also toured local acquaintances. Mabel Anson returned to the Barefoot home after days visiting Union City and Winchester and acts as nurse to Barbara Barefoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mayall Milligan
Marion
LaHabra
Calif
Mabel Anson
Mrs. Earl Barefoot
Union City
Winchester
Mrs. Anson
Barbara Barefoot
Arburn Family Returns From Oakland City Visit
Mr and Mrs L W Arburn and their daughter came home Sunday after a brief vacation with Mrs Mary Johnson in Oakland City.
Peeping Tom of the Highway Warns Against Passing on Hills
The article highlights dangerous passing on hills and curves seen among motorists. It cites Travelers Insurance Company stats showing about 10 000 crashes last year caused by improper passing on hills and curves, with nearly 500 deaths and over 10 000 injuries. The message warns drivers to enjoy sights safely and not become reckless.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Milton social notes outline local gatherings and visits
Miss Alice Schenkle and Miss Anna Neuman hosted guests Friday and Saturday. Neighbors and relatives visited in Indianapolis and Fountain City. Kathleen Kinnaman underwent appendicitis surgery at Riley hospital and recovered well. Socials included Bible class luncheon, missionary society meetings, and visits from Richmond, Cambridge City, and Detroit guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Slonaker
Richmond
Alice Slonaker
Grover Slonaker
Kathleen Kinnaman
Riley Hospital
Indianapolis
Delmar Doddridge
Will Hunt
Cambridge City
Park Lantz
Michigan
Oliver Manlove
Park Manlove
E. C. Denny
Charles Denny
Merchants Fall 11 7 to Gross Funeral Home at Creitz Park
The Gross Funeral Home of Indianapolis defeated Cambridge City Merchants 11 to 7 at Creitz park after 11 Merchants errors. Waite pitched well for Gross, while Connersville’s bats featured Latham with two doubles. Next Sunday Connersville’s Flashes visit Creitz park for a key rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cambridge City Merchants
Creitz Park
Merchants
Barney Gauker
Don Mann
Gauker
Waite
Conner
M. Gauker
Kuster
Latham
Gross
Huddleston
B. Gauker
Mann
Boyd
J. McInerney
Mce-Gregor
Geiss
Stapert
Steele
Connersville
Flashes
New Castle Chryslers
Warfied
Beck
Connersville Battery
Taxes Can Be Reduced In County Budget Review
County government expenses for the first half of 1935 show no need for major budget increases in 1936 except for primary and general elections voter registration and old age pensions. If budgets align, total county tax levy could fall from 52 cents to 27 cents, saving taxpayers over 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County General
South G Street Bridge
Womans Relief Corps Meets in Red Men’s Hall
Ww. R. C. No. 151 gathered for its regular meeting in the Red Men’s hall with Mrs. Luella Crawford presiding. Members approved a per member cash donation to bolster the treasury and voted to present the Dublin Friends church an American flag. The group also approved meeting once a month in July and August due to hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. R. C. No. 151
Womans Relief Corps No. 151
Red Men’s Hall
Luella Crawford
Dublin Friends Church
Salem church lemon social and local visits reported
Mrs Verell Gephart Mrs Grace Cummins and sons Gene and Jack attended the lemon social at Salem U B church Thursday evening where Jack offered several musical numbers. Mrs Lloyd Benjamin and daughter plus Mrs R E Bradway and Mrs D Benjamin were Richmond visitors Tuesday. The Young People's class held a picnic and weiner roast at the Ogden pool Tuesday evening. Mrs Will Smith and son of Indianapolis spent the weekend here with her mother Mrs Anna Clayton. Mrs Roy Ball Mrs Lee Meade and Mrs Elbert Atkins attended a W F M S meeting at the home of Mrs J E Ball in Lewisville Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Palin and daughter spent Sunday in Indianapolis with Mr and Mrs Orville Willis and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verell Gephart
Grace Cummins
Gene
Jack
Salem U. B
Lloyd Benjamin
R. E. Bradway
D. Benjamin
Richmond
The
Christian Church
Anna Clayton
Roy Ball
Lee Meade
Elbert Atkins
J. E. Ball
Lewisville
Fred Palin
Indianapolis
Orville Willis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Organization of Alumni Association
Rummel’s Grove
Germantown
Lake Wehi Park
Ada Prekrry Beinhacker
Sally
Milton
Diogenes
Joe
California
Uncle Joe
Joseph Junior
Maeian
Miss Allen
Helen Allen
Methodist Hospital
Scheidler
Legion
Alice Schenkle
Anna Neuman
Alice Trine
Ruth
Charles Nugent
Fountain City
Ralph Bryant
Gaston
Addie Bryant
R. V. Kinnaman
Barbara
Nettie Bennett
Hattie Sills
R. F. Callaway
Claude DeArmond
Ross Parker
Nora Scott
Earl Crawford
Maude Thurman
Harry Doty
M. E. Missionary Society
Ruth Huddleston
Carrie Michael
Manlove
Missionary Institute
Milroy
Clara Smith
Andes
Arthur Hylton
Brooks
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