The First Commandment comes to Cambridge City stage
Lincoln High School auditorium hosts a two night spectacle September 26 and 27 featuring 80 Cambridge City residents in authentic 4000 year old costumes. The production includes a 20 voice choir, elaborate lighting and music, and a strong educational message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Miss O'Dell
American Educational Company
Keokuk
Iowa
Dafae Carroll
Egypt
Tut
Hermine Wolfe
Freidberg Passion Players
Lincoln High School
Dublin Items and Social Notes Snapshot
Mrs Emma Cox returns from Muncie visit while Curtis Smithy moves to Johnson street. The Amatuer program brings James Wilson and Lawrence Crawford to Lyons Station. Local relocations include Mr and Mrs Oscar Hood and Mr and Mrs T J Butler. The Francis Asbury class meets Oct 3 with Miss Bertha Swift. Bid-A-Wee club hosts a Tuesday gathering. The McKee family hosts Hartford City visitors and Hoy family moves back to New Lisbon. Ladies Aid meets. Willing Workers plan March 3 gathering with Mrs Alvin Say. Celeina Hate O Mal leia and Miss Evelyn Test visit Knightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Cox
Muncie
Curtis Smithy
Nell Groves
Johnson Street
James Wilson
Brownsville
Lawrence Crawford
Lyons Station
Oscar Hood
Fred Hines
West Main Street
T. J. Butler
Farmington, Conn
Francis Asbury
M. E. Church
Bertha Swift
Frank Walton
Barker
Goldie Elliott
Logan Roszell
O. D. Hall
D. C. Smith
C. FE. McKee
Stella Johnson
Will Floyd
John Champe
James Ronald
Bruce
Alvin Say
Celina Hate
O’malleia
Everlyn Test
Knightstown
Popularity Contest To Aid Charities In Cambridge City
Psilota Xi sorority in Cambridge City hosts a children popularity contest to raise funds for charity. Enter by Sept 23. voting costs 1 cent per vote. Final voting at a card party on Oct 1. winner crowned Miss or Master Cambridge City. Contestants listed include Myra Higgs and Carolyn Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psilota Xi
Cambridge City
Olga Bachmann
Ina Hines
Myra Bell Higgs
Carolyn N. Sweet
Carroll Langston
Joan Wheeler
Ruth Grigsby
Indianapolis Kopp Family Visits Cincinnati Zoo
Dr and Mrs R H Kopp and son Herschel of Indianapolis were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Copeland. They toured Cincinnati with Mrs Dale Ellsbury visiting the zoo and other points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Kopp
Herschel
Indianapolis
Roy Copeland
Dale Ellsbury
Zoo
Cincinnati
Cincinnati couple hosts weekend visitors
Mr and Mrs Robert Goldberg of Cincinnati spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and Mr and Mrs Wm Smith in a social gathering reflecting a close community network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goldberg
Cincinnati
Harry Moore
Wm. Smith
Mrs Emmett Kimmel Undergoes Major Surgery at Reid Hospital
Mrs Emmett Kimmel underwent major surgery at Reid Hospital in Richmond last Thursday. She remains in serious condition though slight improvement was reported this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Kimmel
Reid Hospital
Richmond
Noblesville guests dined with Mr and Mrs Wheeler Sunday
Mr and Mrs George Wheeler entertained Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs C J Wheeler Miss Ruth Heiney and Fred Dickover all of Noblesville in an event reflecting close local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wheeler
C. J. Wheeler
Ruth Heiney
Fred Dickover
Noblesville
Fire destroys home in Pershing with heavy losses
Pershing Indiana September 17 The home of Mr and Mrs Smith in the west part of Pershing was completely destroyed by fire last Saturday afternoon Most of the household goods and 400 cans of food were consumed Mrs Smith discovered smoke in the upstairs and fled but dense smoke prevented saving bedding and other upstairs belongings Insurance covered only part of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Ind
Dinner party at Hartley Hills near Hagerstown
Mrs Alfred Wiseman hosted a dinner Saturday evening at Hartley Hills Country Club near Hagerstown arranging places for Mrs Ruth Weaver, Mrs Lillie Huddleston, Mrs Frank Morrow, Mrs Ben Sanford, Mrs Golay Moore, Mrs Harry Stannah and Mrs Arthur Hodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wiseman
Hartley Hills Country Club
Hagerstown
Ruth Weaver
Lillie Huddleston
Frank Morrow
Ben Sanford
Golay Moore
Harry Stannah
Arthur Hodson
Bee son Family Reunion Attended in Connersville Park
Mr and Mrs Frank Florea Mrs Hazel Kirlin and daughter Janet Mr and Mrs Leland Beeson Mr and Mrs Ralph Boyd attended the Beeson family reunion at Roberts park Connersville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Florea
Hazel Kirlin
Janet
Leland Beeson
Ralph Boyd
Beeson
Roberts Park
Connersville
Clark Faucett Family Moves to New Simmons Street Home
Clark Faucett and family relocated from the Clark property to their newly purchased residence on the former Boles property on Simmons Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Faucett and Family
Clark
Boles
Simmons St
Family Visit From Warren Spanning Weekend
Mr and Mrs Charles Laudig of Warren visited their daughter Mrs Wm Wissler and family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Laudig
Warren
Mrs
Wm. Wissler
Eugene Diffenderfer Attends Pittsburgh-St. Louis Game
Eugene Diffenderfer attended the Pittsburgh at St. Louis baseball game in St. Louis on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Diffenderfer
St. Louis
Winter and Stone families host Sunday dinner
Mr and Mrs Dan Winter were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Charles Stone near New Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Winter
Mrs
Charles Stone
New Lisbon
Alderson Family Visits Sturgis in Georgia Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Alderson and family of Richmond spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sturgis. The Sturgis couple and guests also visited Hawkinsville on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Alderson
Richmond
Harry Sturgis
Loebs Spend Weekend in Xenia and Dayton Ohio
Mr and Mrs Charles Loeb spent the weekend in Xenia and Dayton Ohio, enjoying local sights and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Loeb
Xenia
Dayton
Ohio
Miss Effie Shafer Visited Chicago Relative Week
Miss Effie Shafer spent the past week visiting relatives in Chicago. Her trip included time with family and a look at local sights.
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Effie Shafer
Chicago
Hopeful View Reframes Fear and Fate in Quiet Resolve
The speaker rejects panic and opts for calm patience as they accept fate guiding future happiness. They contrast slow good news with rapid bad news, choosing trust over fear in facing uncertainty.
Voice of Inspiration Encourages Peaceful Paths to Help
A reader asks how to handle a quarrelsome relative who offers money with strings attached and risks the home’s harmony. The column advises choosing serenity over coercive gifts and emphasizes love, faith, and prudent boundaries to restore peaceful, hopeful mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sally
Dental offices and hardware store robbed over weekend
Dr. R. C. Leslie's dental office was looted Sunday night with the safe opened and about $25 in gold taken. Dr. Harter's Hagerstown dental office was robbed the same night of roughly $75 in gold. Monday night Sourbeer and Rodenberg hardware in Pershing suffered a break in with a large quantity of hardware missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Leslie
Merchants Tie Series with 6-3 Win Over Milton
Smart baserunning and timely hits lifted the Merchants to a 6 to 3 victory over Milton at Milton park. Pitcher Al Mann allowed ten hits as Milton scored in the fifth and sixth. The Merchants tallied in the fourth, sixth, and seventh, with Mann starting the seventh rally by a leadoff single and stolen base. The series now moves to a deciding game Sunday at the Milton ball yard.
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Merchants
Milton
Milton Park
Milton Ball Yard
Don Mann
Milton Lads
Mann
Bundy
Cy Dickerson
Dickerson
M. Gauker
Kkemmer
Conner
Kuster
T. McInerney
Mills
Murley
Kirkman Neidiffer
Bob Kinnaman
Seb
Euster
Merchant
R. Dickerson
Marsh Gauker
Tim McInerney
Help One Another Club and Community Notices
The Help One Another club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ida Walters. Funeral services for Elbert Barnes were held at Pershing Friday. Various local residents visited relatives and attended meetings at Dublin Webster Greensfork Shirley and Cambridge City. Miss Laura Newlin and Miss Hester Dougherty studied art in Cincinnati. A social family night and homecoming arrangements were noted at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Walters
Spencer Geathers
Hugh Fagan
Dolph Personnette
John Walters
Elbert Barnes
Pershing
Dublin
Gerald Murphy
Harold Young
W. R. Bertram
Cadiz
Fred Scott
Georgia
D. R. Mitchell
Richmond
Floridity
Zoe Scott
Alberta Allen
Cambridge City
Rebekah
Webster
Greensfork
Marshall Riley
Shirley
Scott
Ray Lingenfelter
Clarence Ashbaugh
Laura Newlin
Hutsonville
Ill
Hester Dougherty
Miss Newlin
Miss Dougherty
Cincinnati
A. A. Lindley
A. L. Stamper
Springport
Dr. Stamper
Jean Dougherty
Oxford
Ohio
Fir
Revival set to begin in Raff hall with interdenominational services
New Lisbon Indiana hosts an inter denominational revival led by Rev L R Bahrar of Cambridge City at Raff hall starting September 24. The program features old time preaching and singing each service with open invitation for all to attend and bring friends.
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New Lisbon
Ind
L. R. Bahrar
Cambridge City
Raff
Mrs Watts and daughter visit Shelbyville friends return home
Mrs. Harry M. Watts and her daughter of Shelbyville have returned home Monday after spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Mettert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Watts
Shelbyville
Adam Mettert
Mrs David Vail Visits Richmond With Daughter
Mrs. David Vail is spending the week in Richmond with her daughter, enjoying a family visit and local sights. The trip includes time with relatives and exploring city attractions.
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David Vail
Richmond
McClures and Phillips Host Sunday Visit in Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Walter McClure of Wapakoneta Ohio spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Phillips in a family social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McClure
Wapakoneta, Ohio
Coleman Phillips
Bridge Guests Entertained by Mrs Stonecipher
Mrs Russell Stonecipher entertained guests Wednesday with Mesdames Harry Stannah Harry Bachmann Clarence Ingermann of Connersville Pearl VanBuskirk Geo Wheeler Charles Close and Harry Kuster in a bridge party setting.
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Russell Stonecipher
Harry Stannah
Harry Bachmann
Clarence Ingermann
Connersville
Pearl VanBuskirk
Geo. Wheeler
Charles Close
Harry Kuster
Mrs Clayborn King Visits Dif fenderfers With Daughter
Mrs Clayborn King and her daughter of Centerville spent Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs K P Diffenderfer and enjoyed the family visit in town.
Mrs Gries Visits Chicago Aunts Overbeck Family
Mrs. Paul Gries of Chicago spent the past week with her aunts the Misses Elizabeth Mary and Harriett Overbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gries
Chicago
Elizabeth, Mary and
Harriett Overbeck
Herman Kennedy Returns Home for Weekend
Herman Kennedy arrived back from Indianapolis to spend the weekend with family and friends, enjoying a brief respite from his recent duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kennedy
Indianapolis
Misses Guyton Return Home After Week With Jones Family
Misses Mary and Sue Guyton of Richmond returned home after spending a week of vacation with Mr and Mrs Edwin Jones and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Sue Guyton
Richmond
Mrs
Edwin Jones
Miss Lenora Shuman Visits Indianapolis Family
Miss Lenora Shuman of Indianapolis spent the weekend with her father Allan Shuman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Shuman
Indianapolis
Allan Shuman
Shafer Family Finds Sunday Visit in Hamilton Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. George Shafer and their daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer and family in Hamilton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shafer
Hamilton
Ohio
John Shafer
Woodrow Shafer Honored at Conklin Birthday Dinner
Woodrow Shafer was honored as a guest of Mrs. John Conklin at a birthday dinner held Sunday. The event highlighted community ties and local hosting by Conklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Shafer
John Conklin
Ralph Ludington Home from Detroit for Weekend
Ralph Ludington returned home to spend the weekend in his city of origin after a stint in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ludington
Detroit, Mich
Legion Auxiliary Membership Drive Exceeds Last Year
The Ladies Auxiliary of Lawrence H. Bertsch post surpassed last year’s totals during their Monday membership drive with many memberships still to be called. They hosted a pitch-in supper for husbands and families, and plans for a junior auxiliary are under consideration. The new year begins after the National convention in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Bertsch
Daughters of Legionaires
Legion
St. Louis
Bach Mendelssohn Singers Plan Fall Practice
The Bach Mendelssohn Singers hold their first fall rehearsal Tuesday October 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Floyd in Dublin.
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Will Floyd
Dublin
Miss Rose Griesinger Expected Home From Bay View Stay
Miss Rose Griesinger is expected home the last of this week from a several weeks stay at her summer cottage at Bay View Michigan.
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Rose Griesinger
Bay View, Mich
Indianapolis man and Muncie visitor with Mrs. Rummel
Frank Rummel of Indianapolis and Perry Paul of Muncie spent the weekend with Mrs. Ollie Rummel and other relatives, sharing time and updates during a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rummel
Indianapolis
Perry Paul
Muncie
Ollie Rummel
Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Conklins
Miss Julia and Elmer Shafer were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Conklin, north of town.
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Julia
Elmer Shafer
John Conklin
Nora Hicks Club Luncheon Near Freeport Attendees
Mesdames Woodward Hicks Paul and Petros and Miss Paul attended the Nora Hicks club luncheon and meeting at Miss Isabelle Hughes summer home near Freeport on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Will Woodward
Robert Hicks
E. O. Paul
Willard Petro
Elizabeth Paul
Nora Hicks Club
Isabelle Hughes
Freeport
Mrs. Melvin Golay Visits Indianapolis With Merricks
Mrs. Melvin Golay spent last Friday in Indianapolis with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Merrick, sharing a social visit and time in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Golay
Indianapolis
Edwin Merrick
Music Department Expands At Our Schools
The music program adds sections and hires, with sectional rehearsals and try-outs planned for winter. A junior high band and orchestra are formed, drum major and pianist posts to be announced, and student director and librarian roles created. Reserve and reference book rules, fines, and library conduct outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaehne
Dorothea Urbahns
Wilma Wolford
Cambridge youth shines at Interlochen music camp
Cambridge City sent James Worl to the National Music Camp in Interlochen Michigan this summer. He gained prominence by winning first place in the oboe contest at Southport this spring and is commended for his diligent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Interlochen
Mich
James Worl
James
Southport
Kohlert bassoon boosts school woodwind section
The music department adds a Kohlert bassoon expanding the woodwind to form a real wood wind quartet with flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon and may organize a woodwind quintette with French horn. A baritone sax, alto clarinet and bass clarinet would complete the standard symphonic band.
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Kohlert
Book Lostness Declined in School Library This Year
The article notes strong library management by student librarians Ruth Roberts Patricia Martindale Margaret Hutchinson Lois Weber Louise Haight Martha Hughes Marthanna Wissler and Betty June Jackson. It highlights low loss records and emphasizes orderly quiet information search with books charged upon checkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hese
Ruth Roberts
Patricia Martindale
Margaret Hutchinson
Lois Weber
Louise Haight
Martha Hughes
Marthanna Wissler
Betty June Jackson
Clock gift from 1935 seniors adorns assembly hall
This morning a student noted the new electric clock donated by the class of 1935 now gracing the school assembly. The polished wood case features a large face for easy viewing, funded by the senior play You and I. The student body extends gratitude to the graduating class of 1935.
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You and I
Lincoln School Welcomes First Tour After Renovations
Visitors touring Lincoln School note extensive changes since opening day. New waxed floors and refinished desks greet students while lower grades occupy a newer wing. Staff moved to improved rooms and a torn down partition creates a larger chemistry lab with shop-made tables and distinct lab setups.
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Lincoln
Miss Allen
Jaekne
Kitterman
Dorsett
Langston
Miss Kniese
Craig
Murdock the Magician to Perform for Boy Scouts
Murdock the famous American magician will perform at Lincoln auditorium on Monday September 30 at 8 pm. The benefit show for the Boy Scouts promises a grand illusion program with fifty tricks, staged in lavish fashion for young and old. It is a one night engagement aimed at supporting the year’s scouting work in the city.
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Murdock
Lincoln Auditorium
Milton social notes recount numerous local visits and gatherings
Mrs A J Newman hosted a luncheon bridge for Mrs Oliver Davis and others. Guests received prizes while many couples and families from Milton and nearby towns visited relatives, hosted dinners, attended events, and children enrolled in schools. Read of travels to Lafayette, Cincinnati, and Purdue plus the embroidery club and Standard Bearers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Newman
Oliver Davis
Wm. McClure
Chas. Dickerson
Rex Murray
Lloyd Heller
Mildred van Deventer
Elizabeth Connell
Mildred Cutter
Elizabeth Jones
Lucille Marley
Chas. Kniese
Howard Warren
Lloyd Parkins
John P. Jones
Delmar Doddridge
Mary Alice Dug
Hazel Myers
Howard Beckman
Charles
Muncie
Richard Huddleston
Albert Weed
Akron
Ohio
Robert Dickinson
Richmond
Sanders Farm
Town
Harry Michael
Washington, D.C
Carrie Michael
James Hall
Crown Hill
Centerville
Horace Knipp
Adrian Knipp
Estin Dailey
Chester Hall
Lily Knipp
Chas. Reider
Connersville
Frank Cook
R. W. Warren
Tennessee
Frank DuGramat
Embroidery Club
Mildred Jockel
Lafayette
H. R. Manlove
Donald
Purdue
Frank DuGramut
Joyce
Janet
Cincinnati
J. H. Scholl
P. P. Willis
Toledo
Harry FE. Elliott
Sara Ann
Winchester
Blake Huddleston
Dale Leverton
Marvin
Darlene Clingman
Lyonsville
Charlotte Smith
J. C. Kellam
Ward Stout
Mt. Auburn
William Huddleston
Olin Davis
Minerva Hale
Ernest Doty
Janet Doddy
Chicago
Thomas Doddy
Standard Bearers Organization
Cora Wise
Joe Lewis Hylton
Arthur Hylton
Miss Wise
Dorothy Bertsch
Myra Mae Hutchens
Jacob Slonaker
Charles Beckman
Ronald Pedigo
Max Neuman
Billy Abel
Alice
Alvin Dailey
LaVerne
Margaret
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Psilota Xi Sorority
Miss Fit
Bneath
Heaven
Hell
Mann and Boyd, Mills and Sum
Vanderbeck
Jacksonburg
Legion Auxiliary
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