Germantown Social Roundup Includes Visits and Hosting
Mrs Christina Dryer spends two weeks near Greensfork with daughter in law and family while Pauline Widner visits Indianapolis with her son Frank. Several gatherings occur as Mrs John McKee and daughters share time with relatives. others travel to Cambridge City Middletown Ohio and Richmond. An Evangelical Ladies Aid meeting is set for next week and a market sponsored by the Evangelical Always Ready class will be held at Sourbeer Rodenberg store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Dryer
Greensfork
Mrs
Harry Rodenberg
Pauline Widner
Indianapolis
Frank Widner
Denver
Will Martin
Frank Lutz
Eastern Star
New Castle
Cora Behr
Earl Martin
P’aul Hartman
St. Joseph
Wars
Lee Hartman
Cambridge City
Doddridge Chapel
Floyd Hines
Ohio
Roderick McCormick
Evangelical Ladies Aid
Jesse Rodenberg
John Kinsinger
Ida Bertsch
Henry Bertsch
Dragoo
Richmond
Andrew Theobald
Charles Branigan
Charles Harbrinker
Mary Henkel
Charles Bruker
Cincinnati
Maynard Bertsch
Sourbeer-Rodenberg
Jessie Landis
Decatur
Hugh Fagan
Harold Young
Verry Unger
Greenfield
Elmer Koontz
Clarence Jones
Joan
Gene
Dublin
Everette Gray
Fred Scott
Georgia
Oscar Fox
Hallie Kingrey ,Jr
Frank Gauker
Hartford City
John Boyd
Emma Taylor
Harrisburg
Clarence Taylor
J. I. Case
Local Social Roundup and Market Outlook Snapshot
Jacksonburg notes show visits by Miss Jessie Landis and others, club meetings, a large Nash family reunion, and church events. A long market commentary discusses investment trends, bond and stock dynamics, the 1936 tax changes, and the Securities Exchange Act amid a thin, volatile trading period.
Babson Park Signals Prosperity Era Breaks Onset
Babson Park reports the Babson chart crossing the normal line for the first time since 1930, signaling a fourteen year prosperity era. Optimism spreads as 1936 earnings rise and unemployment falls to 1.5 million, while stock prices surge about 75 percent since 1935. Investors face high valuations and tax shifts ahead, urging selective diversification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
Mrs Courtney Returns From Visit During Centennial
Mrs. W. J. Courtney of Lakewood Ohio has returned home after a visit with her mother Mrs. Eva Cosgrove during the Centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Courtney
Lakewood
Ohio
Eva Cosgrove
Mrs Hadley Clark and Son Brought Home From Hospital
Mrs Hadley Clark and her son have been brought home from Henry County Hospital, recovering after a stay there. The family invites neighbors to visit and wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley Clark
Henry County Hospital
Wrights Return After Visit with Paris Family
Mr and Mrs Don Wright of Paris Illinois returned home after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Furgason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wright
Paris
Ill
Raymond Furgason
Smith Son Taken To Henry County Hospital For Appendicitis
Keith Smith son of Mr and Mrs J C Smith was taken to Henry County Hospital in New Castle Monday for an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Smith
J. C. Smith
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Mrs Eva Paul To Return From Eastern States Visit
Mrs Eva Paul is expected home the first of the month from a summer spent in the Eastern States and will be accompanied home by Mrs Ella Forkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Paul
Ella Forkner
Kennedy Returns Home After Week With Sister
Martin Kennedy of Indianapolis has returned home after spending the past week with his sister Miss Margaret Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kennedy
Indianapolis
Miss Margaret Kennedy
Mrs. Loren Helmsing Visits With Sister in Ohio
Mrs. Loren Helmsing of near New Paris Ohio spent the past week visiting her sister Mrs. Florence Shirkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Helmsing
New Paris
Ohio
Florence Shirkey
Fire guts home on Third street believed caused by defective flue
The Frank Bills residence on Third Street was completely gutted by a Friday evening fire, with little of the household goods saved. The blaze, which authorities attribute to a defective flue, left the building owned by Max Feemster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bills
Third Street
Max Feemster
Perry Paul Family Visited Mrs. Ollie Rummel
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Paul and their son from Muncie spent the weekend with Mrs. Ollie Rummel and other relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Paul
Muncie
Ollie Rummel
Merrills and Diffenderfers Host Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs A D Merrill of Haverhill Mass were guests the last of the week of Mr and Mrs KK P Diffenderfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Merrill
Haverhill, Mass
KK. P. Diffenderfer
Indianapolis social guests visit Miss Shrawder and Miss Diffenderfer
The Misses Ruth Judkins Mary Catherine Hinsky with Miss Bernice Hormel of Jacksonburg and Violette Lamm of Anderson were Saturday guests of Miss Jean Shrawder and Betty Diffenderfer in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Judkins
Mary Catherine Hinsky
Bernice Hormel
Jacksonburg
Violette Lamm
Anderson
Jean Shrawder
Betty Diffenderfer
Indianapolis
Danner Family Attends McMurney Variety Store Opening
Mr and Mrs Amos Danner visited Liberty on Saturday with their daughter Mrs P McMurney and family to attend the opening of the McMurney Variety Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Danner
Liberty
Mrs. P. McMurney
McMurney Variety Store
Bridge Club Social Honors Mrs Charles Close
The Wednesday Bridge club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Close for an informal session and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Close
Weekend Guests Bring News and Visits to Locals
Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Indianapolis visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Raymond Marson. Earl Hormel of Knoxville Tenn was a guest last week of his aunt Mrs Lena Denton and other relatives here and at Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Indianapolis
Raymond Marson
Earl Hormel
Knoxville, Tenn
Lena Denton
Liberty
Miss Violette Lamm Guest of Hinsky in Anderson
Miss Violette Lamm of Anderson visited Miss Mary Catherine Hinsky over the weekend for a social gathering. The event centered on informal calls and shared recreation with local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violette Lamm of
Anderson
Mary Catherine Hinsky
Fort Meyer Residents Visit Relatives During Centennial Week
Mr and Mrs Horace Herr of Fort Meyer Florida visit Mrs Susan Bertsch and other relatives. Mrs Minnie Cosgrove Johnson of Modoc spends Wednesday in her hometown visiting old friends during the Centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Herr
Fort Meyer, Fla
Susan Bertsch
Minnie Cosgrove Johnson of
Modoc
Mrs George Briar Returns Home From Fayette Memorial
Mrs George Briar was brought home Sunday from Fayette Memorial Hospital, marking a return from hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Briar
Fayette Memorial Hospital
Guests Weigh In From New Lisbon and Richmond
Mrs. Guy Hoover and her daughter from New Lisbon and Mrs. Mark Wasken of Richmond were guests the last of the week of Mrs. Clifford Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hoover
New Lisbon
Mark Wasken
Richmond
Clifford Howard
Mrs Don Murray and Daughter Visit Cincinnati
Mrs Don Murray and her daughter Eileen spent Monday and Tuesday visiting Mr and Mrs Mark Murray in Cincinnati, sharing a brief family visit with relatives in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Murray
Eileen
Cincinnati
Mark Murray
Birthday dinner honors Chas Morse at Macy home
Mrs. Jennie Macy and daughter Miss Ethel hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday at their north town residence in honor of Charles Morse. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morse of Indianapolis James Abbott of Sheridan and Mr. and Mrs. George Morse Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Morse
Jennie Macy
Ethel
Town
Elmer Morse
Indianapolis
James Abbott
Sheridan
George Morse
Robert Morse
Centennial social renewals reach four families nationwide
Mrs. A. B. Fletcher of St. Louis Mrs. A. D. Rea and Mrs. James Dennis of Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dennis of Knightstown renewed former acquaintances and called on former neighbors during Centennial last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Fletcher
St. Louis
A. D. Rea
James Dennis
Indianapolis
Russell Dennis
Knightstown
Fragmentary notice in Indianapolis
Partial OCR text mentions a Mrs. d Maple and her son C in Indianapolis on a Sunday. The garbled lines suggest a local notice or social item with names but lacks clear actions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Maple
Ndianapolis
Musical Program by Pershing Young People's Choir
Pershing Indiana September 23 The Evangelical church Young People’s Choir will present an evening of songs and musical numbers on Sunday September 27 The program includes piano preludes choral pieces and group performances with a silver offering and attendees invited to attend The Tuesday Evening 500 club meets next Tuesday at Miss Charlotte Newman’s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Choir of
Pershing
Ind
Young People’s Choir
The
Evangelical Church
Charlotte Newman
Elliott visit spans Dublin and Indianapolis families
Mr and Mrs Robert Elliott of Indianapolis spent the weekend with her mother in Dublin and with his mother Mrs Emma Elliott at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Elliott
Indianapolis
Dublin
Emma Elliott
Russell Stonecipher
Indianapolis pairs visit Centennial former school mates
Mr and Mrs Harry Stomvaugh and Mr and Mrs Lon Waller of Indianapolis visited the Centennial and former school mates last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stomvaugh
Lon Waller
Indianapolis
Centennial Burnt-Wood Souvenirs Offered by W R C
The W R C promotes limited burnt-wood Centennial souvenirs and urges interested buyers to place orders with Mrs. Harry Turner by Friday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Turner
Martindale and Hoover Families Attend Peru Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Martindale and daughter Marjorie along with Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Hoover of Greensfork joined a family reunion in Peru on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Martindale
Marjorie
Larkin Hoover
Greensfork
Peru
Stratton Receives GM Scholarship for Flint College
Everette Stratton has been awarded a General Motors scholarship to a Flint Michigan college, and will begin a year long apprenticeship after enrolling in a prep school near Anderson at the start of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Stratton
General Motors
Flint
Mich
Wil
Anderson
Mrs Samuels Returns Home After Visit East of Town
Mrs. John Samuels of New Castle has returned home after spending several days with her sister Mrs. Glen Beeson east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Samuels
New Castle
Glen Beeson
Centennial Visit Highlights Richmond Guest
Miss Helen Knerium of Richmond attended the Centennial in her former hometown hosted by Miss Joanne Garrett and enjoyed the reunion scene with old friends and familiar streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Knerium
Richmond
Joanne Garrett
John Conklin Expected Home From Michigan Visit
John Conklin returns home at week’s end after three weeks in Michigan seeking relief from hay fever. He spent the period away to address persistent allergy symptoms and improve overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conklin
Michigan
Mrs. Helen Kuster and Son Visit Widener Family
Mrs. Helen Kuster and her son Rufus were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Widener in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kuster
Rufus
Frank Widener
Indianapolis
Charles Boyd and Blanche Visit Rich mond Relatives
Charles Boyd and his daughter Blanche were Sunday dinner guests of his nieces, there James, in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boyd
Blanche
James
Richmond
The American Record of Liberty and Growth
Sentinels of the Republic argue that American households own homes cars radios and savings with millions insured and saved. They contrast the American system of individual labor and liberty with European centralized regimes, urging voters to choose freedom over autocratic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cambridge Centennial Celebrates City Progress and Parade
Centennial celebrations in Cambridge featured a two night pageant at Lincoln High School, a two mile Main Street parade with thousands in attendance, and a Mardi Gras finale. Out of town visitors praised the effort, antiques display drew crowd interest, and renewing ties brought joy. Margaret Ann Bachmann won the Centennial Queen with 22,800 votes. she received 57 dollars, with four runners up each getting 314.25 dollars from the proceeds. the event was sponsored by local church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Lincoln High School
Bertsch Foundry
Mulberry
United States
Margaret Ann Bachmann
Mary Louise Allen
Margaret Conner
Tribune Picture Section Free to Readers Clarification
The Tribune clarifies that the September 10 issue’s Centennial Picture Section was free to readers and not charged. A Cambridge City history booklet with photos is for sale at 1.00 postage paid. contact Floyd Hines at Lincoln High School for copies, as some remain available gratis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Cambridge City
Floyd Hines
Care
Lincoln High School
the Tribune
Memories of Centennial reflections on friendship and memory
A reflective column weighs the late Centennial upheaval, noting how memories shape life. It considers joy and regret from encounters, the role of the word if, and the need to face oneself honestly as memories accompany us through life.
Cactus Blooms in Window Showpiece in Barefoot Store
A cactus found growing in Ancil Williams’s yard blooms in Barefoot’s window. The bloom measures about three inches across forming a yellow star dotted with black, with a one inch ring and a pink star inside. A delicate green star projects from the ring. No one has determined its variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barefoot
Ancil Williams
Cattle Fostered After Poisoning Suspect Snake Root Weed
B R Conner reports several cattle sick after consuming a plant believed to be snake root weed. One year old colt in critical condition. Similar cases noted among herd. Specimen sent to Purdue experiment station for analysis to confirm the weed and its deadly poison risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Conner
Purdue Experiment Station
Local hosts entertain at Sunday dinner gathering
Mr and Mrs Charles P Marple hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mrs R E Hawley of Terre Haute Mrs Grace Mullier of Peru Mr and Mrs Julian Davis Mrs Lottie E Copeland and Mr and Mrs Roy Cope in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Marple
R. E. Hawley
Terre Haute
Grace Mullier
Peru
Julian Davis
Lottie E. Copeland
Roy Cope
Centennial concessions fund boosted by street sales
The concession committee received 580 dollars from street concessions. Charges were 75 cents per running foot for space and 17 percent of receipts. Funds turned over to the executive committee to defray Centennial expenses.
Tony McCarthy Remembers Old Hollywood Scenes and Centennial
Tony McCarthy writes from Hollywood California to Tribune editor recalling family roots in the city the Kirby hotel and Bowmaster home on Main Street. He notes Halloween mile runs with his father and memory of school fights with Ancil Williams at Cambridge City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Tribune
Old Carolina Hill Country
Kirby Hotel
Main
Bowmaster
North Walnut
The
Cedars
Jerry McDaniels
Milt Crabb
West Los Angeles
Old Town
Ancil Williams
Cambridge City
Ancil
Jenk
Cambridge City Resident Reflects on Centennial Booklet
G M Coats of Palm Beach Florida writes from September 14 recalling a Centennial picture supplement sent by Joe and Ralzie Bender. He lived in Cambridge City thirty years prior, visited in 1920, and expresses affection for old friends and the town while noting good health and ongoing work at age over seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .Palm Beach
Fla
Tribune
Joe
Ralzie Bender
Cambridge City
O. K
Florida
Indiana
G. M. Coats
Wayne County GOP Meeting Set for Fountain City
The Wayne county Springer for Governor club will hold a meeting at the Fountain City school house at 7:30 this Thursday evening. Speakers include Hon J E Hall Indianapolis a Indiana University graduate and Hon Elmer F Bossert Liberty. National and state issues will be discussed and Wayne county Republican candidates presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Springer-for- Governor Club
Fountain City
Indiana
J. E .Hall
Indianapolis
Indiana University School
Elmer F. Bossert
Liberty
Leavell Hosts Dinner for Kennedy and Ellsbury Guests
Mr and Mrs George Leavell entertained with a dinner Thursday for Mrs Harold Kennedy and her daughter of Anderson, and for Mr and Mrs Leavell of Hagerstown and Mrs Dale Ellsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leavell
Harold Kennedy
Anderson
Leavell
Hagerstown
Dale Ellsbury
Local Notes From Connersville Area Activities
Pur due student Donald Manlove appointed corporal in K U O T C unit and attends Alpha Kappa Gamma conclave at Urbana Ohio. Fire at Warren home causes damage. unclear cause. Various society meetings, reunions, and visits noted including golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hoshour and Cambridge City Centennial attendees.
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Germantown
John McKee
Ruth Lowry
Viola Chase
Richard Whirley
Earl Wyrick
Lewis Semler
Harvey Bertsch
Middletown
Emory Wolford
Omer Neff
Glen Brumfield
Centerville
Park Gipe
Willis Scholl
Ed. Allen
A. L. Stamper
Harrison Township
Home Economics Club
Maude Hormel
Twentieth Century Club
Gibbs
Home Circle Club
Reba Innes
Nash
Nash Lindley
Tipton
Ainuncie
Lulu Nash Lindley
John Kiser
Ervel Davis
Elaine
Fred Warffel
Alberta Williams
Francis Ammerman
Kate Wilson
Bessie Jenner
Bartie Wickersham
Lida Clark
F Smidley
Ula Worl
Santford Ellison
True Blue
Marion Haisley
Evangelical Cill of
Fridaay
Betty Sue
Paul Iller
Millers
Charles Haisley
New Deal
Babson
BY Roger W. Babson
Publishers Financial Bureau
Part
Vicise
Sylvia Bertsch
Charlotte ‘Bertsch
Ruth Oldaker
Louraine Lamott
Virginia Hunt
Lois Heim
Isaeupebnes Boys Glee Club
Arveds Kaiser
Stephen Gubi
Harold Rodenberg
Willys Personnette
Psiscennesalatshispibingichadn
Ieee
George Vestal
Ruth Weaver
Edward
By Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Earth
Betty June Jackson
Dorothy Henley
Presbyterian Church
BY Maude M. Manlove
Tony McCarthy
Donald Manlove
Purdue
Alpha Kappa Gammon
Urbana
Donald
Chicago
Finnegan
Chicago Times
Virgil Alte
Coal
S. K. Hoshour
Paul McKee
Russell Warren
Frank Wallace
M. E. Missionary Society
Wm. Huddleston
Sallie Scholl
Huddleston
Carrie Michael
Cora Wise
Connersville
Robert Moore
Charles Barnes
Pontiac
C. C. Gause
Carthage
J. C. Gause
Oliver Taylor
Spartanburg
Wilson School
Lee Crawford
Caldwell
Roberts Park
Ione Mora
Magaret
Col
Mary E. Creager
Louise Hurst
Walter Hurst
Indiana University
Ruth Crosier
Myron Lantz
Joe Lewis Hylton
Herbert Head
Myra Hutchens
Jacob Slonaker
Ruth Trine
Margaret Huddleston
Miss Crosier
Anna
Max Neuman
Jacob Slonsker
Alma Alley
Charles Beckman
Alice
Alv
Dailey
Margaret and
Blake Hundleston
Myra Mae Hutchens
Mary Jane Bragg
Lillian Neidiffer
Billy Brothers
Jessie
Junior
Joe Hylton
Frances Doll
Miss Wise
Carl Kirlin
Ann. Kirlin
Maumee
Russell Kirlin
Toledo
Mary Kirlin
John
L. N. Abel
Wilson High School
Clifford Crull
Spensor
Mary McClure
Cary Club
Earl Crawford
Mary Ann Lunsford
Bob Hutchens
Kay Kinneman
Arville Bertsch
Elizabeth Jones
Kiiese
Elsworth Jones
J. C. Kellam
Richard Davis
Oklahoma
R. J. Kellam
Ollie Kellam
C. A. Braden
Colleen
Charles Kellam
Kellam
Noblesville
Oliver Wallace
Rex Murray
Kentucky
Ande
Morton Warren
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