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Cambridge City Tribune

Location

Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

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Baby Drowns After Car Submerges in Canal Near Connersville

Vada Zell Cooney aged 11 months, daughter of Carl and (deceased) Ruth Cooney, drowned when the family car overturned into the Whitewater canal near Dentlinger bridge north of Connersville. Parents and brother Christian survived. body recovered about a mile downstream after almost an hour. Grandparents Griff Cooney and Mr. Marley survive. funeral held at Nazaren church in Cambridge City with burial in Riverside cemetery.

Milton Ind Vada Zell Cooney Carl Cooney Connersville Whitewater Canal Christian Cooney Dentlinger Bridge Cambridge City Columbus Nazaren Church Riverside Cemetery

Multiple Local Calls and Social Visits Highlight Community News

The bulletin records numerous visits and gatherings across Cambridge City and nearby areas. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Kellam, Mrs. Stella Wissler, Ruth Wissler, Dan Hess, Earl Gehring, and others. A March meeting of the Wilson P T A features student performances, a style revue, and officer elections led by Mrs. Lola Parkins.

Union Good Friday Services Bring Dublin Pershing Cambridge City

The churches of Dublin Pershing and Cambridge City join for a union Good Friday service at Cambridge City Methodist church next Friday from 1 30 to 3 00. The program features Prelude Hymn 183 invocation one sentence prayer solo repentance by Robert Weaver and a sermon titled Cross of Christ in the Life of Today delivered by Rev Charles Woodman with music by the Program me Choir directed by Mrs Lillian Evans Adams.

Dublin Pershing Cambridge City Cambridge City Methodist Robert Weaver M. L. Scheidler Morris Manford Kuhn Berron Stanier Lillian Evans Adams Cross of Christ Charles Woodman

Beeson Hostess Plans Saturday Birthday Party

Mrs. Ed Beeson will entertain with a birthday party Saturday afternoon at their home south of town honoring her daughter Charlotte's birthday.

Ed. Beeson Charlotte

Cain couple visits relatives in Economy and Hagerstown

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cain visited relatives and friends in Economy and Hagerstown this Sunday, sharing time with kin and acquaintances.

A. E. Cain Economy Hagerstown

Indiana Melody Girls on WKBV Thursday Broadcast

Miss Vera Butler and Miss Minnie Howell known as the Indiana Melody Girls appear on WKBV Richmond each Thursday at 11 oclock for a 15 minute program.

Vera Butler Minnie Howell WKBV Richmond

Russell and Davis Family Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Kenneth B Russell of Cincinnati spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Francis Davis and family.

Kenneth B. Russell Cincinnaati Francis Davis

Richmond Couple Guests for Sunday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mitchener of Richmond were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Clapper.

Earl Mitchener Richmond William Clapper

Friday Night Club Hostess Named for Margaret Beck

Miss Margaret Beck will host the Friday Night club this evening at her home on East Main Street. The notice lists the event as a social gathering with neighbors and friends in attendance.

Margaret Beck East Main Street

Community Visit Highlights Local Families

Mr and Mrs Gorge Caarey and daughters Louise and Frederica of Muncie were Sunday guests of Miss Rose Griesinger.

Gorge Caarey Louise and Frederica Muncie Weer Rose Griesinger

Fort Wayne Families Visit Kenneth Smith and Family

Mr and Mrs Elmer Jurkins and daughter Louise visit with Mr and Mrs George Tamering Mr and Mrs Willard Whiteley and son all of Fort Wayne spending Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Smith and family.

Elmer Jurkins Louise George Tamering Willard Whiteley Fort Wayne Kenneth Smith

Mrs. Fosdick and Krahl Visit Mrs. Barefoot in Indianapolis

Mrs. Clara Fosdick and Mrs. Maurice Krahl of Indianapolis spent Wednesday with Mrs. Barbara Bare foot, sharing a social visit and chat.

Clara Fosdick Maurice Krahl Indianapolis Barbara Barefoot

Marjorie Pegg Elected Wayne Junior Red Cross President

Miss Marjorie Pegg of Cambridge City was named president of the Wayne County Junior Red Cross at a semi annual conference in Wilson school building. Miss Estelle Keever Hibberd junior high Richmond was elected vice president and other officers were named. Delegates, including Rex Ellis Greensfork and Irene Sherry Dalton, were chosen for the Washington national convention in April.

Milton Ind Marjorie Pegg Cambridge City Lincoln High School Wayne County Junior Red Cross Wilson School Estelle Keever Hibberd Junior High School Richmond Jane Anderson Baaxter School Miretha Caly Webster Riley School Washington Pegg Mildred Burnett Rex Ellis Greensfork Irene Sherry Dalton Donald Manlove Dove Anna Metzger Maurie Foland Agnes Glant

Death of 11 year old Frank B Gordon in Dublin

Frank B Gordon aged 11 died at home in Dublin on Saturday. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Albert Gordon, a brother James of Hagerstown, three brothers William Robert and Vannle, and three sisters Margaret Genevieve and Lucille. Funeral at Friends church Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev John Wright. burial in Hagertown.

Dublin Ind Frank B. Gordon Albert Gordon James Hagerstown William Robert Vannle Margaret Genevieve Lucille Friends Church John Wright

The Muse in Care Tribune C. C. Promises Free Guidance

A poetic appeal urging readers to seek psychological insight from The Muse in the Tribune. It promises free guidance and encourages writing to get what the reader may find useful, noting problems keep people awake till daybreak.

Care Tribune C. C

Dear May Is It Safe To Marry A Cheating Partner

Dear May advises against marrying a man who repeatedly takes another woman out and claims remorse. The adviser urges ending the engagement, warning that a weak stance before marriage could lead to further infidelity and heartbreak, and suggests pursuing a more suitable partner.

May

Wallflower Kate Seeks Help in Richmond

A reader laments social scorn at parties in Richmond Indiana. The columnist gently chides Kate for hauteur and advises she smiles, laughs at fate, and softens her demeanor to attract attention from eligible suitors.

Dear Voice of Inspiration predicts hopeful future

A letter from Milton Indiana writer Milton asks about happiness as he faces discouragement living at home. The adviser forecasts a May visit, a summer in a distant land, a brown eyed girl, and a future with love. The note ends with encouragement that happiness awaits and a vein of gold has been struck.

Zanesville Ohio Milt Milton Ind

Wedding Dilemma and a Hint of a Psychic Scattershot

A reader asks if she should delay marriage to secure a separate home, fearing a strong willed mother in law. The verse suggests waiting for a home to be built, as harmony relies on independence, while including a playful poem about fortune telling and audience questions.

Romeo Kate

Farmer John Stamm dies at Henry hospital after teaching career

John W. Stamm a farmer living northeast of New Lisbon died last Thursday at Henry county hospital New Castle He was a longtime teacher at the Kimes and Creitz schools NW of Cambridge City plus other posts Survived by widow five daughters and three grandchildren Funeral services were Sunday at the Brick church west of Hagerstown with burial in the adjoining cemetery

New Lisbon Ind John W. Stamm Here Henry County Hospital New Castle Stamm Kimes Creitz Cambridge City Clint Hatfield Mooreland William Wyer Connersville Herbert Stonebraker Richmond Bert Meeks Hagerstown Mary Stamm Brick Church

Clyde A. Riegel 65 Dies in Indianapolis Hospital

Clyde A. Riegel aged 65 of Pershing Indiana died Sunday in an Indianapolis hospital. He served in the Spanish American War and worked 34 years for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Survivors include wife Olive, son Ivan, grandson Wilbur, sister Mrs. George Gipe. Funeral held Tuesday in Richmond with burial in Pershing.

Pershing Ind Clyde A. Riegel Indianapolis Andrew Riegel Denver Brown Camp United Spanish War Veterans Order of Eastern Star The Shriners Walnut Level Lodge of Odd Fellows Pennsylvania Railroad South Fourteenth Street Richmond Philippines Presbyterian Church Olive Riegel Ivan Riegel Wilbur Riegel George Gipe Stegall

Obituary: Jonathan Sloniker Dies After Short Illness

Jonathan Edward Sloniker 70 died at home last Wednesday after a brief illness. He belonged to the Christian church. Surviving are widow Nellie Sloniker, daughter Eva Wikoff at home, son Harvey Sloniker of Hagerstown, and grandson William Deck of Milton. Funeral services were held Friday at the Christian church with burial in Bentonville.

Jonathan Edward Sloniker The Christian Church Nellie Sloniker Eva Wikoff Harvey Sloniker Hagerstown William Deck Milton Bentonville

Jacksonburg Social Notes Amid Illness and Visits

Walter Williams is ill in Jacksonburg while nearby families share weekend visits. Mr and Mrs Clarence Jones and daughter joined Gerald Murphy family at Dublin for Sunday dinner with extended relatives. The Help One Another club meets Wednesday April 4 at Cam with Mrs George Horme.

Walter Williaams Clarence Jones Greensburg Elmer Koontz Hugh Fagan Joan Mary Roth John Walters Gerald Murphy Dublin Gene Fagan George Horme Cambridge City

Mrs Minnie Moffett 69 Dies Near Connersville

Mrs Minnie Moffett mother of Mildren Moffett died at her daughter Mrs Baker Martin home west of Connersville after months of illness. Survived by one daughter three sons and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral at Lick Creek church with Rev William H Harrison officiating burial in Dale cemetery Connersville.

Minnie Moffett Mildren Moffett Baker Martin Connersville Lick Creek Church Wm. H. Harrison Dale Cemetery

Death of Mrs Batchelor in Milton Home

Mrs Mary Batchelor died at her Milton home near Doddridge Chapel last Thursday morning. She leaves husband John Batchelor a son Russell Batchelor and two daughters.

Milton, Ind Mary Batchelor Doddridge Chapel John Russell Batchelor

Willis Kuster and Janet Kirlin Broadcast on WHBU Today

Willis Kuster with accompanist Janet Kirlin will air a broadcast on WHBU Anderson today at 1 45 PM. The young performers have many friends who will surely listen and offer applause.

Willis Kuster Janet Kirlin WHBU Anderson

Mortiboy Family Moves Into Ayres Property on Lincoln Drive

Mrs. Walter Mortiboy and spouse take residence at the Ayres property on Lincoln Drive. Mrs. John Dodson and daughter Ruth, joined by Miss Mary Dickson, visited Muncie on Saturday. Dodson hosted by Mrs. Carl O'Dell.

Walter Mortiboy Ayres Lincoln Drive John Dodson Miss Ruth Mary Dickson Muncie Dodson Carl O'Dell

Knightstown and Kennard Families Spend Weekend With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Emory Alexandria and son Howard of Knightstown and Mr and Mrs Raymond Jarvis of Kennard spent the weekend with their parents, sharing time together in a family visit.

Emory Alexandria Howard Knightstown Raymond Jarvis Kennard

Local families share Sunday visiting guests in town

Mr. and Mrs. George LaBar and daughters and Mr. Needham of New Castle were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Huddleston and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Ellenberger.

George LaBar Needham New Castle Alf Huddleston Horace Ellenberger

Ruth Dodson Spends Week with Friends in Muncie

Miss Ruth Dodson spent last week visiting friends in Muncie and returned home on Saturday.

Ruth Dodson Muncie

McKinley Leapley Weekend in Muncie

Mr and Mrs McKinley Leapley spent the weekend in Muncie enjoying local sights and hospitality.

McKinley Leapley Muncie

Royal Arch group to confer degree in Richmond

The South Eastern Indiana Royal Arch Chapter Association will confer the Most Excellent Master degree in Richmond on Friday evening March 30 at 7 30 o clock. The association comprises Brookville Connersville Liberty Cambridge City and Richmond chapters.

Indiana Royal Arch Richmond Brookville Connersville Liberty Cambridge City

Easter Weekend Guests Visit Beeson Household

Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Beeson host Easter weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Davis and sons John David and James Edward of Dayton Indiana, and Mr. and Mrs. George Beeson with daughter Betty Jane of Mooreland.

E. O. Beeson F. H. Davis John David James Edward Dayton Ind George Beeson Betty Jane Mooreland

Bertschs Visit Rushville With Father In Law

Mr and Mrs Harry Bertsch spent the weekend with Mrs Bertschs father in Rushville.

Harry Bertsch Rushville

Shaw Visit Ties Two Families Near Redkey

Mr and Mrs Harry Bales and daughter Anita spent Sunday with Anita's aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Thomas Shaw near Redkey, sharing a family reunion on a weekend visit.

Harry Bales Anita Mrs Thomas Shaw Redkey

Birthday dinner in Milton honors Mrs Kellam

Mrs Clifford Braden will attend a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs John C Kellam in Milton today in honor of Mrs Kellams birthday.

Clifford Braden John C. Kellam Milton Kellam

Astronomer Fixes Crucifixion Date To April Seventh Year Thirty

Berlin based Prof Oswald Gerhardt reconstructs the Jewish calendar from astronomical records to place the crucifixion on Friday April 7 30 AD noting the Passover timing and Friday crucifixion with a crescent moon appearance. Experimental dating narrows to year 30 between 29 and 33 AD.

Jesus Christ William Hillman Berlin Universal Service Oswald Gerardt Gerhardt Nisan Christ

Widow Mrs Wildig Services Held at Centerville Home

Edith Carter and Mrs Marjorie Wildig were noted, with four others present. Funeral services occurred Saturday afternoon at the Wildig home southwest of Centerville, conducted by Rev L Nobel of Doddridge Chapel. Burial followed at Earlhame cemetery in Richmond.

Edith Carter Marjorie Wildig Wildig Centerville Rev. L. Nobel Doddridge Chapel Earlhame Cemetery Richmond

Birth day party honors Mary Boyer and Martha Ogborn

Mary Boyer of Dublin and Martha Ogborn were honored with a birth day party hosted by Mrs. Murray Ogborn at her home on Sunday afternoon. Refreshments were served to Ruth Chapman Cousta Conklin Lorena Mae Clifton Mary Alice Graver Janet Hunnicutt Joyce Woodward Mary Jo Ingermann Geraldine Crockett Robbie Butt and Charles Ingermann.

Mary Boyer Dublin Martha Ogborn Murray Ogborn Ruth Chapman Cousta Conklin Lorena Mae Clifton Mary Alice Graver Janet Hunnicutt Joyce Woodward Mary Jo Ingermann Geraldine Crockett Robbie Butt Charles Ingermann

Club hosts 500 at Main Street home Friday evening

A local club invites members to its 500 gathering at a residence on Main Street tomorrow evening. The event focuses on socializing and club activities in a casual home setting.

Barabbas to Be Shown at Milton Easter Service

Milton Indiana invites all who enjoyed Namon the Blind Man to see Barabbas at 7 30 p m Easter Sunday in the M E church. Harry Manlove returns in the title role with no admission beyond the regular church offering.

Milton Ind Namon Cambridge City Richmond Connersville Sacred Play Co Barabbas M. E Harry Manlove

Purdue enrolls 14 Wayne county students among 3880

Purdue university reports 3880 enrolled students this year with representation from 91 of 92 Indiana counties, 40 of 48 states plus District of Columbia and 12 foreign countries. Wayne county students include C R Wonsettler Cambridge City, G W Sample Milton, W C Stanley Economy, G W Gethers Dublin, D C Parsons Hagerstown and nine Richmond students in various trades programs.

Lafayette Ind Wayne County Purdue University District of Columia C. R. Wonsettler Cambridge City School of Mechanical Engineering G. W. Sample Milton School of Agriculture W. C. Stanley Economy G. W. Gethers Dublin D. C. Parsons Hagerstown Richmond

Beeson Hosts Lent Party for Local Friends

Mr and Mrs Harold Beeson entertained a lent party Saturday evening at their home with guests including Robert Connell Van Crawford and son Henry Bertram Mabel Mustard and son Frank Wallace Lewis Schenkle and daughter John Fritz Jacob Rische Lafe Myers Ross Parker Elmer Warner Clinton Fread El Beeson and daughter Robert Scott Charlottesville Vernon Beeson and sons Richmond Charles Helms Wyatt Braden Bud Davis Knightstown and William Wilcoxen in attendance.

Harry Teitrick Mary Filby Will Philpott Indianapolis S. K. Hoshour H. P. Hoshour Wm. Smith Connersville HL. Jc. Beckman Bobby Lois Caldwell Mabel Mustard Leslie Mildred Jockel O. V. Winks Cambridge City J. C. Kellam Stella Wissler Ruth Elneatta Wissler Centerville Dan Hess Earl Gehring Leslie Eaton Vernon Hess Anna Harmeier Irvin Warren Sarah Ann Little John Ingermann Herman Ingermann Earl Clingman Roy Clingman Charles Reider Frank Cook Jean Wentz Elmer Land John Fritz William Wilhelm Cedar Grove Fohl Lawrence Weir Greenfield Aand Lewis Schenkle Eugene Earl Warner Charles Schenkle Joe Feller Wilson P. T. A Elsie Davis Emma Sorber Alma Alley LaVerne Huddleston Margaret Huddleston Wilma Slonaker Mildred Reed Clara Marlatt John Marley Henry Parker Lowell Caldwell Jacob Slonaker Harold Rodenberg Robert Sample Davis Albert Ferris Lloyd Heller Wm. Huddleston Marie Snyder Ferris Alice Kniese Lola Parkins Bertha Parker Florence Hutchens Lillian Dailey Pauline Kniese Abel Earl Crawford Howard Beckman R. C. Parker Harold Beeson Robert Connell van Crawford Henry Bertram Frank Wallace Jacob Rische Lafe Myers Ross Parker Elmer Warner Clinton Fread el Beeson Daughtr Robert Scott Charlottesville Vernon Beeson Richmond Charles Helms Wyatt Braden Bud Davis Knightstown William Wilcoxen

Harrises Visit Relatives Near Carthage

Mr and Mrs H T Harris spent Sunday with relatives near Carthage according to a local community note.

H. T. Harris Carthage

Miss Mary Dickson and Father Near Browns Creek

A fragment notes Miss Mary Dickson spent time with her father near Browns Creek. The brief item shows a personal family moment with no further context or dates available.

Mary Dickson Brownsec

Band to Compete in District Contest at Rushville

Cambridge City's band under Frederick W. Jaehne will compete in the Rushville district contest on April 6 and 7 with entries from Hartford City Marion Southport Cambridge City Oaklandon Shelbyville Wilkinson Lapel Charlottesville Knightstown Kokomo Muncie Indianapolis Connersville. First division winners advance to the May Crawfordsville state contest. Donald E. Myers oversees details.

Cambridge City Frederick W. Jaehne Rushville Crawfordsville Donald E. Myers Hartford City Marion Southport Oaklandon Shelbyville Wilkinson Lapel Charlottesville Knightstown Kokomo Muncie Indianapolis Connersville

Weekend visits spread across several families

Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards and family spent the weekend with relatives near Elwood. Mr. and Mrs. John Curlett and daughter Barbara spent Sunday with her parents at New Paris, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Francis of Indianapolis spent Sunday with her brother Clarence Schutles and family.

John Edwards Elwood John Curlett Barbara New Paris, O Millard Francis Indianapolis Clarence Schutles

Mrs John Weber Returns Home After Visit

Mrs John Weber of Cincinnati returns home after two weeks visiting her daughter Mrs Otto Becker and family.

John Weber Cincinnati Otto Becker

Community Social Notes From Germantown and Nearby Areas

Local residents attend parties visits and gatherings across Cambridge City Milton New Castle Dublin and Greens Fork. Marjorie Rush and Priscilla Rush attend a birthday party at Coyota Conklin’s home north of Cambridge City. Families visit relatives in Milton Richmond and Greens Fork as Junior Red Cross and Euchre club events unfold.

Marjorie Ellen Priscilla Ann Rush Coyota Conklin Cambridge City Paul Crull Baby Milton Walter Jacobs Red Cross Joan and Edythe Graffis Mary Louise Lockwood Lois Hicks Maxine McNutt Betty Jane Allen Marjorie Ellen Rush Iva Ashbaugh Kirk Bogue D. G. Binion New Castle Alice Beeson Richmond Glen Beeson Christina Dryer Harry Rodenberg Ner Greensfork Henry Bertsch Frank Schock Millville Elbert W. B. Martin Walter Schnaeffer Richard Whitley John McKee Harvey Kinsinger Park Sourbeer Ruth Lowry F. S. Lichty F. S. Lichty Spent Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. Lerten Neff Brookville Neff Lichty Frank Wantz Purdue Vernon Doddridge Wiladean McMahan Scott Lichty John Kinsinger John Holcomb Robert Rush Roland Woods Wilbur Allen Willis Scholl Stanley Gehr Modern Mothers Club Edwin Thom Dublin Harry Doll I. J. Bishop Grace Sarver Russell Will Martin John Kirkman Anderson W. D. Kocher McKinley Leapley Paul Roberts Greensfork

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