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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
4
Starting July 1 local letter mail originating in the post office for local delivery will cost two cents, replacing three cents for in town mail. Mail to Germantown Milton or Dublin remains three cents as it’s handled by another post office. The post office expects higher revenue and may later drop all three cent letters to two.
Mr and Mrs Barrett hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Hodson and daughter of Richmond Flora Clark and Mr and Mrs Warner of Dublin Ross Riggs of Connersville and several Oldham Hodson families from Dunreith Indianapolis visitors joined the celebration in observing the 23rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Barrett.
The Washington Cheerios led by Mrs. Olin Davis plan a July 25 picnic with details to be announced. Junior leaders Enid Albertson Wilma Slonaker and Frances Murley oversee projects. Summer officers include President Wilma Slonaker and others. Also noted are vocational class activities, community visits, church events, and a Childrens Day program at the M E church.
The community honors Eleanor Newman who retires after forty two years in teaching. Beginning in Milton and then Cambridge City she earned praise for devotion, fairness, and talent development in music and art, earning recognition at county district and state levels.
Thirteen members attended a meeting at Miss Loraine Schutz home last Friday. The program included readings by Miss Schutz and Esther Elliott, a cookie demonstration by Katherine Newkirk, and songs led by Marguerite Olvey. Leader Miss Mauloce accompanied. The next meeting is set for Lincoln High School.
Ralph Harris of Winchester Kenneth Cook of Connersville Harry Winter and Dale Ellsbury depart Monday morning to attend the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruner longtime manager of Danner Bros. Variety store and resident of this place spent a few minutes Sunday visiting with I. J. L. Harmeier and family. Bruner is located at Dunkirk Indiana.
Charles Diffenderfer and Bruce L. Peters were in a collision returning from the Hagerstown golf course when their car was struck at a main highway intersection. Peters was thrown through the windshield and Diffenderfer’s car sustained heavy damage.
Robert Fausett of Lake Wawassee is staying several days at his sister Mrs. O. V. Winks and family home.
Mr and Mrs Dan Butler of Dayton Ohio were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C Lan ne in a brief society notice reflecting local social ties.
Ronald Kofski of Richmond spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs. Edna Fay and Mrs. Clara In germann.
Mr and Mrs Lester Vickers and their son were dinner guests Thursday evening at her parents home near Farm and.
Mavis McGrady spent the weekend in routine activities and personal time, with no major public events recorded. The note highlights a quiet period without notable engagements or appearances.
A well attended meeting of W R C No 151 last Friday heard Ruth Sprong report on the State Encampment with others praising the trip. Florence Ritz of Litton was elected Department President and Muncie captured the 1934 Encampment. no further meeting is set until July 14 at the Red Men’s hall.
Resident updates report Miss Mary Straub returning to Decatur from visiting friends. Families including Miller Fricker, Scott, Hubbard and Smith travel and host in Cambridge City, Cincinnati and Tulsa visits. Ill Christopher Johnson and prayer meeting noted. Garden Party committee meets. Epworth League play at Straughn. various guests from Indianapolis Muncie Richmond and Lynn.
The Kimes school reunion and the Dist No 6 reunion unite this year to be held Sunday July 16 1933 in Rummels grove two miles northwest of Cambridge City. Merton Grills of Hagerstown will read a concise history. A basket dinner is planned and all former students and friends are invited to attend.
Mrs Alva Sarver and her son Thomas of Hopewell stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Enyeart during a Saturday visit.
The Lutheran church of Pershing announces an ice cream and cake social on its Aid lawn next Thursday evening July 6. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to share desserts and fellowship in a community gathering.
Mrs. W. F. Johnson entertained her Bridge club Tuesday with guests Mrs. Robert Cornthwaite of Richmond Virginia and members Mrs. Paul Hill Mrs. Ben Johnson Mrs. Charles Lowry Mrs. Earl Clevenger Mrs. John Curlett Mrs. McKinley Leapley and Miss Mildred Locke in attendance.
The H. C. H. P. H. club met with Miss Margaret Hutchinson for a three day camp last week. Hutchinson surprised the group by making ice cream. Members at the camp included Mary Marguerite Polk Marguerite Clark Jennie Hunt Irene Viola Haskett and Margaret Hutchinson.
City officials highlight new yellow markers to guide auto parking and crosswalk traffic. Residents urge a Main Street truck parking ban to free space and reduce street light clusterings.
Sunday evening residents at Front street witnessed a strange visitor, a polecat, wandering stiffly through the Bachmann Ulrich garden. Neighbors crowded to see it but it ignored the crowd while all local dogs were secured. Robert Myers attempted to calm the creature with calls, but it remained aloof.
Germantown residents share visits with relatives and friends over the weekend. Numerous couples and individuals travel to Indianapolis New Castle Richmond and Centerville while local clubs plan meetings and events at homes around town.
The Kiwanis Club held its annual picnic and All Kiwanis Night at Creitz Park on Monday evening. The nationwide program featuring all clubs in the United States and Canada was observed with a delicious picnic supper and activities.
Cards announce the graduation of Robert E Callaway son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Callaway from Long Beach Junior College. Commencement is this Thursday morning at Recreation Park in Long Beach. Robert, Lincoln High School class of 1928, is praised by friends and former associates who wish him continued success ahead.
Members and families of the Neighborly club gathered for a Sunday picnic in Creitz park signaling the end of the club year. Plans for a new year begin with a meeting on the first Tuesday in September.
The Birthday club gathered Monday at Mrs. M. R. Krahl's home for a picnic dinner. Mrs. Krahl arranged service for Mrs. B. L. Stratton Mrs. E. O. Paul a Wake Doney Mrs. Cora Bailey M Mary Writt Miss Ethel Shane and Miss Rose Griesinger.
Mr and Mrs Rufus Boyer and family Miss Dorothy Davis of Milford Center Ohio Mr and Mrs Rupert Porter and daughters of Everton Mr and Mrs Vernon Wyer of Connersville were a family dinner party at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Wilson and Mr and Mrs C A Wyer Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Homer Smith and George Wheeler visited Mr and Mrs C C Wheeler in Noblesville on Sunday. Mrs George Wheeler and her daughters spent the past week with relatives in Noblesville and returned home Sunday.
Mrs. K. P. Diffenderfer spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Clayborn King in Centerville.
Mr and Mrs Frank Naegele of Richmond spend the week with Mr and Mrs Will Sowers.
J. W. Eckert and Beulah Eckert children of Mr and Mrs Frank Eckert underwent minor surgery at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis last Tuesday with medical care reported as successful.
Homer Smith visited Lo santville and New Castle on Monday for business. Mr and Mrs Smith spent Thursday with friends in Richmond, reflecting a week of social and business travel.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnston of Indianapolis and Mrs. Ed Jackson of Richmond visited friends here and at Pershing on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Joe Green entertain ed as dinner guests Sunday Mr and Mrs J W Gibson of Indianapolis Miss Georgia McLean of New Castle is spending several days here with her sister Mrs Fred Adrion
Mr and Mrs Roland McGrady and family were guests of Mr and Mrs George Shafer and family Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Rena Clar of Richmond were Friday evening guests at the Shafer home. After the Rebekah lodge business session Monday the social hour program and refreshments were in charge of Mr and Mrs John McLaughlin of Richmond.
G E Thompson sells City restaurant to Clifford Mann. Fremont Freeman buys Rothe grocery. Benj Parsons buys Bender market. Lawson moves Am erican Casket Co. foreman from Richmond. Carpenter runs Geof Callaway store. Saloon license applicants named. Louis Semler to visit Germany after 32 years. Grover Cleveland dies at his Princeton home. New K P lodge officers listed.
The Lincoln 4-H Club of Jackson township held its 1933 organization meeting at the high school. Officers elected were Robert Ulerich president Nolan Allen vice president Fred Conklin secretary treasurer Marion Oldaker reporter. Ulerich spoke on the Shakamak state camp near Jasonville in June. A round table discussion followed. The club will meet again Monday evening June 10.
Manford Kuhn a University of Wisconsin student came home Saturday for the summer vacation to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Earo N.
Mr and Mrs Carl Warren and Mr and Mrs William North with daughter Shirley Ann and Stanley Guyton of Xenia Ohio were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Gus Garrett and other relatives here Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ware and others from Cincinnati visited Monday with Mr and Mrs T E Smith en route to Chicago joining Mr and Mrs Luther Mainus Mr and Mrs Thomas Ware and Mr and Mrs Charles Dougen for dinner.
Mr and Mrs Herneley Boyd of Indianapolis spent the weekend in town visiting local kin and enjoying time with family.
Mrs. J. J. Hoodlett of Lancaster Ohio is spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Ludington.
Mrs. Fred Mellinger of Cleveland Ohio is visiting with Mrs. Abiram Boyd and other relatives during a house guest stay in the area.
Local club meeting at Mrs. Paul Worl’s and numerous visits across Dublin Richmond Greenfield Millville Cambridge City Greensfork and Webster mark a busy week. Family illnesses funerals and religious council notes accompany social calls and travel among Jacksonburg residents.
The Bentonville area reports band practice led by Charles Thatcher at Kenneth Caldwell’s home this Thursday evening. Sunday school activities at the church featured Edith Hudson reading Mary Louise Manlove piano solo and Henry Staats talk. Willard Charles Smullen spent Sunday with relatives in Shelbyville and the Lake Wehr visitors were present Sunday.
Floyd A. Hines of Eden was selected by the school board to be principal of Lincoln High School. He previously led Eden school at Greenfield for five years, taught at Greens Fork and Wilkinson high schools, and coached football baseball and basketball for eight years. He earned an A B from Butler in 1925 and an M A in 1932. He is married with two children and active in the Christian church.
Mrs Pearl VanBuskirk is due home this week from Kansas and Iowa where she has been staying two weeks at her sister’s. She comes after a two year sojourn in California.
Mrs Paul Drischel served as hostess for the Wednesday Bridge Club gathering held yesterday.
A long list of visits and gatherings in Dublin and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook visiting relatives in Fortville, Mrs. Paul McKee and daughters from Hartford City staying with the McKee family in Dublin, and many residents attending a Young People's rally in Dublin. Numerous guests from Connersville, Cambridge City, and Indianapolis visit local families, celebrate birthdays, birthdays, and attend church events.
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