Centennial Dates Changed for Septembers Celebration
Centennial committees voted to move the celebration to September 15 16 and 17 to avoid conflicts. Chairmen named include Elizabeth Paul Finance Floyd Hines History Frederick Jaehne Parade Fred Otte Concessions George Rihm Decorations Maragret Conner Home Coming Mrs Robert Hicks Agriculture Sumner Davis Publicity and Antique committees seek chairmen. Mrs Hicks asks for former residents names and addresses and antiques for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Paul
Floyd Hines
Frederick Jaehne
Fred Otte
George Rihm
Maragret Conner
Robert Hicks
Sumner Davis
Cambridge Council to Confer Select Master Degree Friday
Cambridge Council No 98 and Knightstown Councils will host the Select Master degree in Knights town Friday evening May 29 with Grand Lecturer Herbert A Graham overseeing the ceremony. The Thursday Bridge club will meet this afternoon at Mrs Floyd Hines home in Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Council
Royal & Select
Knightstown
Cambridge
Herbert A. Graham
Floyd Hines
Pershing
Franklin student Harrison Bachmannn visits hometown over weekend
Franklin college student Harrison Bachmannn spent the weekend with family in his hometown, returning to campus after the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Bachmannn
Franklin College
Mr and Mrs Simms and Mrs Ferguson visit Kirkland relatives
Mr and Mrs Arthur Simms and daughter along with Mrs F Ferguson are spending several days in Kirkland visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Simms
F. Ferguson
Kirkland
Weekend Visit Plans From Newark to Columbus
Miss Iona Coke of Newark and Martin Lannon of Columbus will spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kuster and their sons Ono and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iona.Coke
Newark
Ohio
Martin Lannon
Columbus, Ono
Harry Kuster and Sons
Purdue Student Thomas Sarver Visits Grandparents
Thomas Sarver from Purdue spent Sunday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Enyeart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sarver
Purdue
Mrs
Thomas Enyeart
Flowers for graves decoration by W. R. C. drive
If not convenient for persons having flowers to bring them to the Red Men hall Friday for bouquets to be used by the W. R. C. for decorating of graves in Riverside and Capital Hill cemeteries, by calling Mrs. Van Crawford, arrangements will be made to have the flowers collected by members of the W. R. C. No. 151.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Hall
Riverside
Capital Hill
van Crawford
W. R. C. No. 151
Germantown Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Local residents report weekend travels including Mr. and Mrs. G F Gipe visiting Warren with the Neds Brown family. Many attend church society events in Columbus and Centerville. Several families host guests, a mothers club event, and a market planned by the Evangelical Always Ready class. Henry Bertsch is in critical condition. others recover from illness and enjoy social visits across Cambridge City Centerville and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Gipe
Warren
Ned Brown
Wilbur Allen
Park Gipe
Lutheran Womens Missionary Society
Columbus
Elbert Barnes
Centerville
Wharris Woriey
Tannly
Grace Hunt
Margaret Hood
Cambridge City
Harry Turner
John Kirkman
Anderson
Harry Woods
Winchester
Richard Whirley
Sourbeer
Floyd Hines
Bridge
Glen Douglas
Russell Chapman
Norman Clodfelter
Alpheus Martindale
George Morris
Clarence Whelan
Wayne Woodward
Emil Kenyon
Russell Behr
Carthage
Cora Behr
Harriett Hoffman
John Lines
Ralph Miller
Connersville
Will Farley
Jacob Joans
Billie
Shelbyville
Will Hartman
Ella Ashbaugh
Fern
Claude Ashbaugh
Beech Grove Birth and Social Visits Report
Mr and Mrs Elbert Cummins welcomed a baby girl Sue Ann born May 21 last Thursday. Over the weekend Mr and Mrs Rollin Hiatt hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Farrell Mr and Mrs Russell Farrell and Eddie Farrell of Pittsburgh. Mrs Roy Davis visited Cambridge City Thursday. Earl Hiatt of near Rushville visited Cummins Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Cummins
Sue Ann
Rollin Hiatt
John Farrell
Russell Farrell
Eddie Farrell
Pittsburgh
Roy Davis
Cambridge City
Earl Hiatt
Near
Rushville
Retail Trade Now Best In 6 Years
Babson notes retail activity at its highest since 1930 with department stores and mail orders leading gains. He cites higher income, government spending, and Soldiers Bonus payments as drivers, and warns against easing credit too much while urging prudent lending and strong advertising to boost volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
Falm
Roger
Mrs. Theo Sedgwick Visits Richmond Family
Mrs Theo Sedgwick of Richmond spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Edith Hughes and granddaughters, sharing family time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Sedgwick
Richmond
Edith Hughes
Greenville man spends weekend with Miller couple
Benton Melinger of Greenville, C. visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller, spending time at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Melinger
Greenville, C
Mrs
Harry Miller
Mrs Volkert Visited Indianapolis Woman
Mrs. Anna Volkert of Indianapolis spent several days last week with Mrs. E. R. McGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Volkert
Indianapolis
E. R. McGraw
Mr and Mrs Lorenns Family Home for Decoration Day Richmond
Mr and Mrs Lorenns and family of Richmond will decorate their home for Decoration Day. The note mentions local observances and family participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lorenns
Richmond
Miss Emma Pitman Hurt In Fall At Connersville
Miss Emma Pitman fell at her sister Mrs Allie Gruein's home in Connersville Thursday night breaking her hip. She was taken to Fayette Memorial hospital where she is in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Pitman
Allie Gruein
Connersville
Fayette Memorial Hospital
Families plan Decoration Day gathering across cities
Mr and Mrs John Wilson of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Herbert Fisher of Chicago will spend Decoration Day with their mother Mrs Florerice Shirkey, sharing memories and family time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Indianapolis
Herbert Fisher
Chicago
Florerice Shirkey
Merril Allison Guests Sunday Dinner in Pittsburgh
Merril Allison traveled from Oklahoma to visit and was Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Allison in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril Allison
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Mrs
Frank Allison
Richmond Couple Plans Saturday Visit With Ginn Family
Mr and Mrs George Babcock of Richmond will spend Saturday visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Ginn Sr and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Babcock
Richmond
Harry Ginn, Sr
M E Social Union Hosts Guest Day Luncheon
The M. E. Social Union will hold a luncheon in the church dining room today Thursday. It will be Guest Day with members and visitors invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Social Union
Memorial Day Program Placed by W R CG No 151
Womans Relief Corps No 151 announces Memorial Day services for next Saturday afternoon. Tar Band decena Rev Polson Song Tent ing on the Old Camp Ground Gettysburg Address Frank Dale Bible verses Address Closing. All W A C No 151 members meet at Red Men’s hall 1 30. Services on the bridge and at Capital Hill cemetery Friday afternoon May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Hall
Capital Hill Cemetery
Dublin Memorial Service Set at Friends Church
Dublin Indiana May 27 annual Memorial service sponsored by the Leroy Tout post of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will be held at the Friends church next Sunday May 31 at 2 30 p m Rev Frank C Guyatt pastor and World War veteran will deliver the address on What Meaneth These Stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
Leroy Tout
The
American Legion
Friends Church
Frank C. Guyatt
Memorial Day Service Planned in Pershing
Pershing Indiana will hold its annual Memorial Day service in the Lutheran church on May 31 at 2 30. Rev J C Smith of Cambridge City Presbyterian church will deliver the memorial address. The program features a pageant V P Allen Wickes and Betty America chorus invocation Rev Wilbur E Allen Gettysburg Address Nolan Allen vocal sextet and a star spangled banner. Several children perform as patriots from various wars with wreaths placed for the war heroes. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Ind
Lutheran Church
J. C. Smith
Cambridge City Presbyterian Church
W. E. Allen
David Wickes
Betty America
Wilbur E. Allen
Nolan Allen
Evangelical Church Prone Iin
Community Children’s Chorus of Country
Jewel Marie Roetger
Columbia
Mary Sharp
Edith Graffis
Joan Graffis
Maxine Wickes
Virginia Jonas
Allen
Park Gipe Jane Allen
M. L. Scheidler
Flanders Field
Mary L. Allen
Mary Louise Lockwood
Washington Township Memorial Day Services Planned
The annual Washington Township Memorial Day services are set for 2 o'clock p m Sunday May 31 at Wilson school auditorium Milton Indiana. Grover Van Dyne assistant superintendent of Public Instruction will speak. Westside cemetery services follow at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Ind
Washington Township
Wilson School
Grover van Dyne
Westside Cemetery
Memorial Day Services Planned at Christian Church
Memorial Day services will be held Sunday afternoon June 7 at the Christian church in Jacksonburg Ind. Rev. J. E. Jones of Richmond will deliver the address with music by the Greensfork orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonburg
Ind
The
Christian Church
J. E. Jones
Richmond
Greensfork Orchestra
Local figures head to Indianapolis for weekend visit
Misses Julia Shafer Margaret Conner Ruth Dodson and Mrs. Gerald Morris with Woody Conner Harry Ginn and Mr and Mrs Arthur Simms will spend Saturday in Indianapolis for a weekend trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Shafer
Margaret Conner
Ruth Dodson
Gerald Morris
Woody Conner
Harry Ginn
Arthur Simms
Indianapolis
Miss Laura Straub Plans Decoration Day Visit
Miss Laura Straub of Indianapolis will spend Decoration Day with Mrs. Flora Henwood and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Straub
Indianapolis
Flora Henwood
Mrs Sadie Nicholson to Attend Memorial Day Event
Mrs. Sadie Nicholson of Indianapolis will be the guest of Mrs. Della Toms for Memorial Day plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Nicholson
Indianapolis
Della Toms
Women club meetings and speakers at Swallow home event
Reports from a Helen Hunt club gathering at Miss Beatrice Swallow's country home on May 25 describe a board meeting in Washington and a General Federation Council session in Miami from April 27 to May 1. Mrs. Hicks led a director dinner at Pan-American airport with Lena Madison Phillips as guest speaker. Madame Julia Cantacuzene referenced during convention remarks notes increasing American communistic societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hunt Cly
Beatrice Swallow
Robert Hicks
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Washington, D. C
General Federation Council
Miami
Florida
M. R. Krahl
Women’s Federated Clubs
Julia Cantacuzene
General Grant
Russia
Madame Canacuzene
United States
Remembrances of East Cambridge School and Local Newspapers
A reminiscence recalling the old East Cambridge brick schoolhouse built 1853 on the seminary site and burned 1848, its pay school use, and later use by colored students until merging with the public schools. It also notes the vanished footbridge to Vandalia in 1883 and traces Cambridge City journalism from 1845 with multiple owners through 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Cambridge
S. K. Hoshour
Vandalia
M. M. Manlove
Cambridge City
James H. Hunt
Greenfield
Robert O. Dormer
Hunt
Portland
Ind
William and
Charles Dailey
Connersville
Lafe Develin
Ros Whelan
Ira L. Pritchard
Cambridge City Item
Whelan
Samuel Hoshour
Cambridge City News
City Item
Buckingham and Waltz
Daily Item
Pesthetian City Bulletin
George B. Leig
Ros
Harding
Meredith
Tribune
McCain, Talbot
W. P. Harding
J. L. McDaniel
Mosbaugh
Gilbert Manlove Straughn wedding in Dublin Friends church
Miss Jessie Manlove and Chalmers W. Gilbert wed in a simple ceremony at the Friends church in Dublin Indiana. Rev Emerson Cloyd officiated. The couple plans to reside in Pittsburgh after a honeymoon trip through Michigan and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Manlove
Dublin
Chalmers W. Gilbert
Pittsburgh
Penn
Straughn
Ind
Friends Church
Thomas Manfove
Wilson Gilbert
Manford Kuhn
Carrie Langston
Emerson Cloyd
Brookville, In
Frances Champers
Danville
Joe Nichols
Detroit
Mich
Gilbert
Michigan
Wisconsin
Union Switch & Signal Co
Lincoln High School
Cambridge City
Morrills Visit Diffenderfer Family in Haverhill
Mr and Mrs A D Morrill of Haverhill Massachusetts are spending several days with her father K P Diffenderfer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A. D. Morrill
Haverhill, Mass
K. P. Diffenderfer
NY social guests visit Miss Ethel Zehrung
Dr. and Mrs. J D Dvortzsky and Mrs. A B Phillips of New York City were Wednesday guests of Miss Ethel Zehrung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Dvortzsky
A. B. Phillips
New York City
N. Y
Ethel Zehrung
Social visit by Indianapolis and Cincinnati hosts
Mrs. George Maxwell and Mrs. Wayne Gill of Indianapolis and Miss Kathleen Ressler of Cincinnati spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ressler in an informal social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Maxwell
Wayne Gill
Indianapolis
Kathleen Ressler
Cincinnati
Richard Ressler
Vestal Rohm Wedding Planned in Indianapolis Church
Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Delma Vestal and Charles Franklin Rohm on Saturday June 13 at 4 30 in the Irvington Methodist church Indianapolis with a reception in the church parlors after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma Vestal
Charles Franklin Rohm
Irvington Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Richmond guests visit Hodson Barrett household
Mr and Mrs Herbert Hodson and daughter of Richmond along with Mr and Mrs Ray Nugent and son of Dunreith spent Tuesday as guests of Mr and Mrs George Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hodson
Richmond
Ray Nugent
Dunreith
George Barrett
Weekend Social Ties Tie Local Hosts in Hagerstown
Miss Alicia Morris of Hagerstown was the weekend guest of Mrs. Grace Fuhrman. Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Fuhrman and Mrs. Malinda Mills were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Jennie Macy and daughter Ethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Morris
Hagerstown
Grace Fuhrman
Morris
Fuhrman
Malinda Mills
Jennie Macy
Ethel
Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class Hosts Cooperative Dinner
Honoring Mrs Walter Taggert who will move June first to Southport and Mrs Frank Buser who will spend the summer in Conn ersville the class formed a cooperative dinner Wednesday night in the dining hall with Mrs Nellie and Miss Katherine Kniese as Patton and hostesses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Taggert
Southport
Frank Buser
Connersville
Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class
Nellie
Katherine Kniese
Patton
Letter From Grace Swiggett From Washington May 18
Grace Swiggett of Washington writes of a severe hailstorm damaging her garden iris and roses. She encloses a dollar for another year of the Tribune and mentions poetry prints accepted for 1936 and a Blue Moon Poetry Magazine feature. Julia and Sam send regards to Cambridge City friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Swiggett
Washington, D. C
Tribune
Sam
Julia
Cambridge City
Paebar
the Tribune
Blue Moon Poetry Magazine
New York
From Seed to Spring Dreams in a Quiet Garden
Grace Kiess Swiggett reflects on planting seeds near the home and waiting for life to return as spring arrives. The poem traces delicate growth, birds and insects, fragrant blossoms, and the cycle of memory as November frosts end the bloom before new life rises in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kiess Swiggett
Eugene Diffenderfer Returns Home From Cincinnati
Eugene Diffenderfer was home from Cincinnati for several days the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Diffenderfer
Cincinnati
Miss Leone Downs Heads to Dayton for Summer Vacation
Miss Leone Downs departed yesterday to spend the summer at her Dayton Ohio home.
Virgil Eaton Family to Stay with Mrs Shirkey on Memorial Day
Mr and Mrs Virgil Eaton and their daughter from Connersville will be guests of Mrs Florence Shirkey for Memorial Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Eaton
Connersville
Florence Shirkey
Wade Family Vacation With California Couple
Mr and Mrs Faye Wade of California spend their vacation with his father Joe Wade and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Wade
California
Joe Wade
Abbott Family Visit Posts Sheridan Church Seen
Mr and Mrs Virgil Abbott and family of Sheridan spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Morse and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Abbott
Sheridan
George Morse
Lincoln High Seniors Enjoy Picnic at Miss Hughes Home
The Lincoln high school senior class held a Monday evening picnic supper at the home of Miss Martha Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Martha Hughes
Emma Brennen Visits Malinda Mills In Fountain City
Mrs. Emma Brennen of Fountain City spent Friday with Mrs. Malinda Mills, sharing a day of conversation and companionship in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Brennen
Fountain City
Malinda Mills
Thomas Dairy to Spend Decoration Day with Sister
Thomas Dairy of Muncie will spend Decoration Day with his sister Mrs Roy Clingman. The visit highlights a quiet family observance as communities honor the holiday.
Memorial Day Visit Planned by Smiths in Louisville
Mr and Mrs Walter Smith of Louisville Kentucky are expected the last of the week to spend Memorial Day with Mr and Mrs M R Krahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Louisville, Ky
M. R. Krahl
Murray Family Visit Plans in Chicago Final Week
Mr and Mrs Herman Murray and their daughter Joyce will spend the last of the week in Chicago visiting Joyce sister Mrs Marvel Brubaker and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Murray
Joyce
Chicago
Marvel Brubaker
Stratton and Stonecipher families visit Purdue with Paul Stratton
Mr and Mrs B L Stratton and Mr and Mrs Russell Stonecipher spent Sunday at Purdue University visiting their relative Paul Stratton during a family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Stratton
Russell Stonecipher
Purdue
Paul Stratton
Dublin Co Operative Vacation Bible School Opens June 8
Dublin Indiana residents will join in a cooperative Vacation Bible School hosted by the Friends church with representatives from the Methodist and Friends churches. It runs two weeks starting Monday June 8 from 8:30 to 10:30 each day for children aged 4 to 16 to build Christian character and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
Friends Parsonage
Methodist and Friends
Friends Church
Milton Area Social News Highlights Diverse Visits
Adeline Basson hosts visiting son Howard Basson and wife from Los Angeles. Morton high school graduates including John Dailey to attend Richmond ceremony May 29. Local families host, visit and move as Milton community buzzes with travel, illness, and reunions across Connersville Centerville Cambridge City and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Basson
Howard Basson
Los Angeles
Calif
Charles Dailey
Alice Dailey
Dorothy Bertsch
Morton High School
Richmond
John Dailey
Arvel Dailey
Arlis Richards
Connersville
William Huddleston
Gus Zscheidrich
Greenwood
Ind
Eugenia Urich
Frank Cook
Earl Crawford
Lee
Milton
Herman White
Cambridge City
Perry Stoops
Pauline Kniese
R. C. Parker
Robert Connell
Centerville
Deborah DuGranrut
Connersville Hospital
Eulalie Beeson
DuGranrut
LaVerne Huddleston
Glen Miller Park
Wilson High School
Neuman’s Lake
Frank DuGranrut
Homer DuGramat
Indianapolis
Carrie Newton
Methodist Hospital
Mary Coyne
Ross Doddridge
Ruth Joan
Benj. Doddridge
Harvey Bertsch
Pershing
Emmett Doddridge
Muncie
Wilma Slonaker
Ball State College
Elizabeth Pindell
J. C. Pindell
Robert Davis
Owen Huntsman
Ernest Doty
Walter Templin
Ozro Dailey
Russell DuGrandit
Elmer Richey
Greenfield
Christian Church Sunday School
Will Brown
Dwight Brown
Mississippi
Wm. Huddleston
Wiggans
Brattain
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Marguerite Shannon
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Franz Danner
Methodist Church
W. H. Harrison
Miss Shannon
Edward J. Sturges LeFroid de Mereaux Will C. MacFarlane
Massa’s
Ralph Kinder
Praeludium
Rene L. Becker
Babson
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