Where Are You On Sunday Morning
This brief urges readers to attend church next Sunday and every Sunday. It argues morning worship brings real rest and happiness, contrasting with the comfort of extra sleep or leisure activities.
26 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
1
This brief urges readers to attend church next Sunday and every Sunday. It argues morning worship brings real rest and happiness, contrasting with the comfort of extra sleep or leisure activities.
Ira O. Young a 44 year old Richmond insurance agent died suddenly last Friday afternoon in the office of Dr. Paul G. Hill. The death was due to a heart attack while he spoke with the physician about a life policy. He was taken to Howard Funeral Home and later to Greenville Ohio for funeral services and burial Monday. He had lived in Richmond about a year. He is survived by his widow a son a daughter his sister and three brothers.
A large gathering from the Presbyterian Sunday school and church wished Mr and Mrs Oscar Cooley a pleasant sunrise at their home Monday evening. They are moving to Kankakee Illinois where Mr Cooley has been transferred by the Big Four railroad after the local branch was abandoned.
Mr and Mrs O V Winks spent the last of the week in Indianapolis. David Wilson and Bruce Urbahns spent over the weekend in Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson spent Sunday with his mother at Bath Indiana.
Harry McCray of Chicago spent the last of the week with Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Paul, sharing time in a short social visit and returning home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Roth of Lafayette were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs R C Leslie.
Richard Ulrich of Ohio State University is spending his spring vacation with his parents in town, returning home during the break.
Mr and Mrs George Wiley of Hagerstown were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs K P Diffenderfer. The visit highlighted a family social gathering with informal dine and conversation.
Mrs Don Drischel of near Hagerstown was the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Clark Faucett and family. The visit featured social time and shared hospitality in the local community setting.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Duvall of Springfield Illinois were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C M Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Chafee and their son of Cincinnati spent the night Friday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bertsch, according to a local social note.
Members of the Eastern Star were entertained with a thimble party at the Masonic hall on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Paul Hill was hostess for her Bridge club Wednesday. Club guests included Mrs George Wheeler ce Floyd Johnson and Mrs John aul.
Frank Allison upgrades his Lincoln Drive residence with a new fire proof roof while Hazel Kirlin paints her home on the same street reflecting ongoing maintenance in the neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs Har Stretch of New Castle were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Waddell and attended the funeral of Mrs Carrie T Murray.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porter and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wyer spent over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Boyer in Milford Center Ohio.
Mr and Mrs L F Miller entertained the Saturday Evening Sandwich club with guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Beard of Indianapolis Lynn Pruitt of New Castle and Harry McCray of Chicago in a sociable gathering at their home.
Residents report a surge in alarm clock purchases in Cambridge City as the Big Four stops morning trains around 7 15 causing commuters to rely on earlier wake up devices. The whistle sounds missed by many.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gilmore of Muncie visit with Mrs Viola Ogborn of New Castle and Mrs Pearl VanBuskirk on Sunday and attend the funeral service of Mrs Carrie T Murray.
Miss Violette Lamm hosted a dinner party Sunday evening with guests from Richmond including Miss Mary Sayers Miss Jean Daggy Miss June Campbell Miss Mary Bills Miss Ruth Judkins Miss Edith Duff and Miss Marjorie Fetters in attendance.
Miss Frances Castetter spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ingermann in Millville. Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ingermann, Mrs. Minor Will, Mr. and Mrs. Alva O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ingermann, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinsky.
The last Big Four train steamed into Cambridge City Friday morning and then left for Milton after a quiet farewell. Crowds gathered at Main street crossing to witness the historic moment as work began this week to tear up rails and repair North Green street bridge over Lick Creek. Section foreman Oscar Cooley filed his records and heads to Kankakee Illinois for further railroad work.
A large crowd attended the basketball tourney and supper at the Hall with speeches by coach Hiatt, Davis, and principal Dunkin. The Junior class won the tournament and the girls beat the aged women while the hack drivers defeated the fat farmers.
Mr and Mrs Charles Huber and Mr and Mrs Harry Stombaugh of Indianapolis were Sunday guests of Mrs Sarah Stombaugh, the latter’s mother.
A courtroom exchange notes a question about a girl objecting to a man putting his arm around her waist and the response that he handles it. The fragment hints at social norms and consent themes within a historical courtroom or social setting.
Ivan Stratton 35 a Milton resident and father of five was killed Saturday night when struck by a Chevrolet coupe driven by Frank Scott of Milton near Manlove park on Connersville pike. Stratton who suffered a broken neck and multiple fractures died at the scene. Scott had minor injuries and facial fracture. Funeral services were held at the Milton M E church with burial in Lewisville Cemetery.
Mrs Harry Turner has been ill for ten days due to flu, affecting her health and daily routine.
Mrs. Barbara Barefoot, esteemed resident, will mark her ninety six years with a birthday dinner at her son Elam’s in Cowan next Saturday. Born in 1835 in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, she has six children, seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
Germantown notes list visitors including Henry McMahan from Milton Allen Fauts from Richmond and H B Henninger with Harry Dickutt from Indianapolis. Other callers include Mr and Mrs Harry Boggs of Richmond and Mrs Mary Boggs. Several residents ill with flu are named along with local visits to Knights Town and Cincinnati.
The Tribune launches a new feature titled Twenty Five Years Ago to revive reader memories of past events. It invites nostalgia and reflection on happenings from a quarter century ago, promising readers a familiar walk down memory lane.
A church series runs Monday to Thursday with sermons at 7 30 PM by Rev Smith Rev Rahrar Rev Harrison and Rev McCormick at Baptist Christian Presbyterian and Nazarene churches. The public is invited to attend all services.
A church program lists an organ voluntary followed by a song, Scripture reading, and sermonette by Revs. Harrison and Rahrar, then a sermonette by Revs. Scheidler and McCormick, another song and sermonettes by Revs. Wright and Brown, a song, a sermonette by Rev. Smith, and a benediction.
Mrs. Bert Smith spent Friday with Mrs. Jacob Rummel in Hagerstown. Mrs. Mary Shirkey returned home Saturday after visiting relatives near Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Haight and Mrs. Grace Fuhrman visited friends in Richmond on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Phillips and family visited Orange and Glenwood over Sunday. Charles Fink stayed here over the weekend with his folks before returning to Middleton Ohio Sunday night. Mrs. Alvin Bertsch hosted a dinner party Wednesday evening for her husband’s birthday.
Leroy Gresh aged 85 of Milton Ind died at his home last Wednesday night at 9 following a brief illness. He leaves two daughters Rose Hoshour and Bella Kdo Richmond, one son Joshua Gresh, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A businessman and Friends church member, funeral services were held Friday at 2 pm at his residence, with Rev. Aaron Napier of New Castle officiating. Burial followed in Westside cemetery.
Benja min T Knipe, 80, died last Friday at 8:30 am at the home of Mrs. Mollie Kimmer in Cambridge City. Survived by two daughters Mrs Smery Overhiser and Mrs Frank Crawford of Connersville, son Charles of Bentonville, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Wiseman funeral home in Cambridge City with burial at Westside Cemetery in Milton.
Miss Una Wonnell aged 47 died after a lingering illness at home. Funeral held Monday at 10 am at United Brethren Church conducted by Rev. Howard Brown. Burial in College Corner cemetery. She was well known in the area where she resided for years. A brother Clarence Wonnell of Columbus, Ohio survives.
Jack E. Eidet, longtime Springport resident and member of a pioneer family, died at his home Saturday night. Burial plans were incomplete, with services expected in the Springport area.
Reverend F officiated at the burial in Riverside cemetery for the Yocum family longtime residents of this city. The final family member passed, marking the end of a pioneer line in local history.
Mrs. Carrie T. Murray sister of the late Mrs. Hahn died Friday afternoon in San Juan Puerto Rico. She had for twenty years been a Methodist missionary in San Juan in charge of the Geo O Robinson School for Girls. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Hahn home with Rev. W H Harrison and others assisting. She leaves a son Frank T. Murray of Chicago a nephew Charles D. Lynch of Detroit and a niece Mrs Maude E Anderson of Denver. The death followed pneumonia after she returned to care for her sister who died March 15.
At the Kiwanis club luncheon Mr. Cady from Pendleton Reformatory spoke on its conditions and the crime situation. The Public Affairs committee announced a Division Conference at Richmond on April 9 with Major N A Imrie of Culver Military Academy as speaker.
The Helen Hunt Club met with 24 members as Mrs. E O Paul led a study on Intermarriage of the Races. Mrs James V Young reviewed Eugene ONeills All Gods Chillun Got Wings in an argument against intermarriage. The Sixth Dist Federation of Clubs convention will convene at Brookville on April first.
The Friday Night Club held a guest night at Mrs. Grace Fuhrman’s home with 40 attendees. The event featured Irish games contests won by Emerson Cloyd, Mrs. James Barker, Jenette Springer, and Robert Whiteley, plus Irish readings and songs. Refreshments followed in the St Patrick spirit.
Harry E. Bowers of Muncie has been moved to Cambridge City to fill a vacancy created by Willard Petro in the Nickel Plate railroad offices under agent E. V. Whelan. Mr and Mrs Bowers will relocate to Cambridge City in the near future.
Mrs. Walter Waddell hosted a co operative dinner at her East Main Street home last Friday for guests Mr and Mrs Harry Stretch Mrs Gene Cox Mrs Edward Emry all of New Castle and Mrs W K Cooper of Indianapolis honoring the 83rd birthday anniversary of Mrs Mary Weaver.
Mr and Mrs Robert Beard of Indianapolis spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Kitterman for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs D O Clevenger called on Homer Hurst Tuesday. Alice Miller spent the weekend with Mildred Smoker. Mr and Mrs Robert Gamber and son Donald were dinner guests of Virgil Dean family Sunday. Mark Miller and W Clevenger were afternoon callers. Emmett Clevenger entertained six o clock dinner for June Doddridge family. Mark Miller attended 4 H club banquet at Centerville Friday. Home Economics club met at Mrs Isaac Doddridge’s. St Patrick theme with 31 members served. Walter Clevenger family hosted flees and guests Ky Cook Richmond Eva Clevenger. Virgil Dean family dined with Bert McNutt Milton. Several attended Easter Sunday services in community. new high in 100 for Easter Sunday.
Community column urges Sunday church attendance to find lasting friendships. It asserts churches host worthwhile people across ages and backgrounds ready to welcome others and offer peace and fellowship.
Willard E. Petro, long time Big Four railroad official here since 1891, takes a three month leave with a possible extra three months, reaching 40 years of service and a retirement pension. He now heads the state automobile license department re adjustment unit under Mr Carpenter of Connersville in a two year appointment, with possible extension, while remaining a weekend resident. Mr and Mrs James Hunt of Richmond visited their daughter Mrs McKinley Leapley and family.
The fire department was summoned to the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Chapman Monday afternoon for a small roof fire with no damage reported.
Local notes list social calls and visits across Hopewell area. Names include Mr and Mrs Mark Waskom Spiceland Mr and Mrs Luke Langston Ida May and Bertie Jane Kendall and many others visiting relatives in Richmond New Castle Cambridge City and Anderson. Irene Kendall has the flu and Hopewell residents share gatherings and quilting.
Thomas Shannon of Rushville spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Mary Shannon and his sister Miss Marguerite.
Mr and Mrs Jefferson Graves Mrs Ida Van Meter and Omer Hurst visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Richard Houseworth near Bentonville in a local social noted gathering.
A writer notes it's hard to understand a girl before marriage and harder after. The piece suggests men face trouble when meddling, claims many suffer from swollen heads more than sore feet, and ends with a quip about inner worth over outer appearance.
Robert A. Hicks was appointed administrator with will annexed of Emma Frances Hahn. The willware amounts to 5000 dollars to nephew Charles D Lynch of Detroit and 5000 dollars to Maude E Anderson of Denver, with the balance to Carrie T Murray of San Juan Puerto Rico. Frank T Murray, her son, is Executor who waived to Hicks. Since the death of Carrie Murray the heirs plan to give the niece some personal effects.
Mrs J C Gause visited a cousin in New Castle last Tuesday. Mrs Ross Parker recovers from bronchitis and pleurisy. Miss Marjorie Mills of Hopewell visited her grandparents, the Ferrises. A vocational agriculture class feed took place, with winners entertained by losers and staff. Numerous church, funeral, and house party events fill the week, including a 4 H gathering and family birthdays at Sokedooker.
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