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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
1
A letter to readers questions suspending the Stop and Go signal at Main and Foote Street for Memorial Day. The writer argues the device acts as an automatic multiplier of safety during peak traffic and should be a year round asset, noting accountability for accidents during its absence. The piece urges officials to treat the signal as a civic employee on the town payroll.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Moore and others visited in Connersville on May 29 to attend the 69th birthday of Charles O Melhorn a Cambridge City native known for his hearty laugh The date also marked his retirement as city mail carrier with a quarter century of service and a clean record.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore of West Indianapolis spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Moore’s daughter Mrs. Stanley Scheidler and her family, joining in a family visit in the area.
Mrs C M Snyder and her daughter Dorothy Jean left Thursday morning for a visit with her sister in Philadelphia Penn. The doctor will remain here.
Ben Sanford and his family, who recently bought the Lee DeHays property at Green and Front streets, plan to relocate to their new residence around June 15.
Fred Stombaugh enjoys a Memorial Day vacation in his old hometown with friends, extending the holiday visit and catching up with acquaintances.
Herman E. Jones of Chicago and R. S. Stevenson and Mrs. Howard Stevenson of Bellefontaine Ohio were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDaniel over Memorial Day.
W H Kiser traveled to Cincinnati on Saturday for business matters.
Carl Oldham and family drove to North Vernon for a weekend visit with Rev. and Mrs. Roy Reese. They toured Clifty Falls and Madison on Sunday.
Edgar Isaac spends the summer in Buffalo New York with his brother Howard enjoying the city and local sights while staying at a family residence.
Mr and Mrs Ted Davidson and sons Donald and Robert of Alexandria joined Mr and Mrs N J L Harmeier and family for Sunday dinner. Also present were Anna Harmeier and Frances Doll of Milton. Frances Donald and Robert sang in the Children’s Day song service and the Northenders circus.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bertsch hosted a family dinner Sunday with relatives including Mr and Mrs Robert Bertsch Mr and Mrs Harry Bertsch Mr and Mrs Russell Worl Mr and Mrs Fred Bond Mr and Mrs Alvin Bertsch Mr and Mrs Max Feemster and family and Mrs Mary Iliff.
Winifred Schooley Hanes recalls Mrs. Catherine Green Schooley a longtime Dublin resident born 1857 who lived there since 1861 and witnessed family ties from Civil War service to nine children with enduring devotion. The letter reflects on community life, heritage, and gratitude for ancestral roots in Dublin Virginia and the Green and Schooley families.
The Boston trapshoot last Thursday drew a large Indiana audience and ranked among the season’s most successful events. Dr. Robert P. Mosbaugh performed well, breaking 143 of 150 in singles, placing fourth in doubles with 26 of 30, and scoring in the handicap among five top shooters.
Mr and Mrs V F Outland from Clearwater Florida visit their summer home on Shawnee avenue to enjoy the season in town.
Dr and Mrs Robert Mosbaugh and family from Oxford Ohio visited from Wednesday to Friday with his parents, sharing time in town.
Scott Webb and his family from Richmond attended a local memorial service held here to honor a recently deceased community member.
Mrs. Emma Develin of Connersville attended Decoration exercises as a guest of Mrs. Laura Richey.
Mrs Rebecca Jones and her daughter and son-in-law from Indianapolis spent Decoration Day in the area with friends from her native home.
Mrs Harry Bert Marple of south of Dublin was brought home from Robert Long hospital Monday after several days of treatment and shows considerable improvement.
Mr and Mrs Albert Weed of Lakewood Ohio visiting his sister Mrs Horace Huddleston and family at Milton spent Saturday evening in Cambridge City meeting many old acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ogborn and their daughter from Mansfield Ohio spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Ogborn at Dublin and called on many former friends during a Cambridge City visit Saturday.
Dr. R. M. Dearmin spent Saturday night and Sunday calling on old friends in the area, continuing a personal visit.
James Dennis 76 former Cambridge City resident died Tuesday afternoon from paralysis after a two week stroke. He moved to Knightstown three years ago and is survived by his widow three children Russell Dennis Alfred Rae and Mrs Arthur Fletcher. Funeral services were held Friday at his son's Knightstown home with Rev J H Palmer of the M E church officiating. Burial followed in Lutheran cemetery at Pershing.
Management at Lake Wehr found the day exciting as crowds gathered. About 300 swimmers enjoyed the water during the afternoon while roughly 1500 people visited the park for the holiday.
Indiana postmasters report a Fourth Assistant Postmaster General directive ordering all rural mail boxes on rural routes to be relocated to the right hand side of the road in the direction of travel by June 15 1929. If not moved service will be discontinued and mail held at the post office. H H Billany fourth assistant postmaster general signs the notice.
In City the Dead Riverside cemetery on Memorial Day was praised as the best condition in its history. Improvements enlarging the cemetery and the layout of plots, drives and walks, even lawn maintenance, and flowers drew favorable comments from the many visitors to this restfully presented City.
Coast to coast runners known as the bunion derby reached Safford Arizona on June 1 after passing Cambridge City in late April. They have covered 2 883.4 miles and expect to finish at Wrigley Field Los Angeles on June 16. Leaders Gavuzzi and Salo duel for first as pace shatters records.
Howard Hormel of Long Beach California visits his brothers and sisters and contemplates returning home soon.
The Cincinnati area boasts Coney Island, Chester Park, and the Zoo as major pleasure resorts. The Zoological Garden spans nearly 100 acres with diverse exhibits and a clean grounds crew. Chester Park known as Rainbow Park offers swimming, boating, and entertainment, while Coney Island provides a full day of rides, river excursions, and a lively atmosphere despite recent boat setbacks and weather-related troubles.
Henry S. Ball, 91, a Civil War veteran, died Wednesday night at the Central hotel where he wintered. He had lived in the city five years and was a member of Wayne Lodge of Odd Fellows. Services were held at his sister Mrs. Mary Lewell’s home, with burial at Earlham Cemetery in Richmond. Survived by son C. M. Ball of Rock Rapids Iowa and daughters Mrs. Kendrick of Los Angeles and Mrs. Elizabeth Neibal of Downing California.
The Citizens Telephone Co. reports a direct copper toll line to Indianapolis installed last Sunday to cut delay from New Castle exchange. An automatic time clock records long distance talking time as 12,500 feet of lead cable with 50 copper pairs connects Milton to Cambridge City area.
Two Washington township youths, Robert Lorber and Ralph Bertsch, Wayne County, Ind., are finalists in the Thomas A. Edison four years technical school scholarship contest. Indiana University extension division handles the contest in Indiana with Gov. Harry G. Leslie as the state representative. The winner will tour the Edison laboratory, then receive a four year technical school scholarship, while each state representative earns an Edison radio phonograph. The Tribune offers best wishes to the local hopefuls.
A playful exchange at a soda fountain has a woman asking a young man if he is a doctor. He responds he is a fixzician, signaling a humorous mislabel or mistaken occupation in a light local moment.
Lincoln Gipe of Logansport visits East Germantown and the Tribune before returning home. He has spent fifty-two years with the Pennsylvania railroad on the Logansport Cincinnati division and expects retirement soon. He has never had an accident and looks forward to moving back to his hometown to enjoy retirement.
Mike Fallen from Loransport honors his parents at the cemetery on Memorial Day and reunites with boyhood friends. The Pennsylvania railroad retiree enjoys a leisurely life, reflecting on his service and memories.
Relatives in town received word from Long Beach California on Saturday that Mrs C T Wright has been taken to the hospital for an operation to remove gall stones.
C H Smith moves from the Chase property by the river bridge to west Church street, property owned by J T Reese. Charlie Close plans to move into his own property vacated by Smith.
The New Castle Times urges public action to curb crime by boosting church membership and supporting community groups. It lists four proposals: lessen divorce, education, support the Boy Scouts, and end the church.
A local chronicle from Cambridge City notes Ros Whelan at Muncie street fair and pension details for George Biser. It records Emma Cummings’s burial, county assessments totals, and housing moves by Harry Miller and Dr Parr. It also mentions berry yields and strawberry farms with Whiteley & Son harvesting 800 bushels, plus flocks in Montana, and lists Osage and Logan tribal officers for upcoming terms.
Fred L Jones assumes control of the Silver Flash station in Cambridge City and oversees the district truck routes. He hires Albert Vernon, son of Walter Vernon, as one of the assistants at the station.
Lake Wehi plans a new toboggan extending one hundred feet into the water with twelve sleds in operation. Officials say the ride will be safe for riders including older visitors and invite public use once completed.
Judge William M. Sparks of Rushville is assigned to the case of Frank M. Burke a New Castle contractor charged with driving intoxicated. Burke allegedly drove into a residence at the turn of the Milton road over a year ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Kellar of Akron Ohio spent several days here and in Spiceland visiting their parents and departed for home on Monday.
County Clerk Grace Smith reports May issued 42 marriage licenses, below prior years. On June 1 eight licenses were issued, including couples from Cambridge City and Greensfork. Weddings: Donald F. Morris of Dublin wed Mary LaFern Stevens of Cambridge City. Russell R. Owens and Lydia L. Bolenbaw of Cambridge City married at Richmond parsonage. Congratulations to the couples.
John DeVaughn, away for several months, returned Sunday and resumes his carpentering work, rejoining the trade he has practiced.
Mrs H G Owens traveled to Indianapolis on Sunday for her daughter's birthday anniversary and plans to stay a few days.
Mrs Roy Copeland spent Monday in Greensfork with her brother and wife who are both confined to bed and improving.
George Callaway, after several weeks of sickness, was able to resume work at his place of business Saturday.
Falls Sisters completed the transfer of their millinery shop Monday into newly decorated rooms in the former residence of the late I N Falls, now owned by Mr and Mrs Glen Beeson.
Mrs Edna Hangley and Mr and Mrs Galen Howard were summoned to Anderson Saturday by the death of Martha Cook sister of Mrs Hangley.
Sonny DuGramut, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John DuGramut of south of Dublin, gave a pleasing solo in an excellent manner during the Childrens Day song service at the Christian church Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Wissler welcomed as Sunday guests her parents Mr and Mrs Israel Dill from Locust Grove for a family visit with extended time together.
Mrs Ida Smith and her daughter from Hagerstown spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Wissler, enjoying time together and local hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Dan Winters visited friends in Richmond on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bert Stevens of Richmond spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Charles Hockett.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bertsch hosted a Sunday evening luncheon with guests Mr and Mrs Harper Lindsay Mr and Mrs Robert Bertsch Mr and Mrs Floyd Chafee Mr and Mrs Max Feemster and Miss Mary Bertsch.
Friends in Milton learn of the serious illness of Mrs Harley Ludington. Her daughter Mrs Enrico Quadro from New York City arrived Saturday to spend time with her parents.
Mr and Mrs Frank Florea are expected to return home this week from their winter stay in St Peters burg Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Lowery of the Whelan apartments store their household goods while Mr. Lowery seeks more permanent placement. He is currently employed at Spencer. Mrs. Lowery will continue working for the Citizens Telephone Co.
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