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Cambridge City Tribune

Location

Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1932

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Orpha Wissler Marries Orpha Wissler Indianapolis Bride

Orpha Wissler of this city wed Marjorie Helen at the Settler home in Indianapolis. Rev. R. H. Mueller officiated before ferns and palms. No attendants. only families and friends present. The couple plan Naperville, Ill., where Wissler will enter the Evangelical Theological Seminary.

George Settler Boulevard Place Indianapolis Marjorie Helen Orpha D. Wissler Jacob Wissler R. H. Mueller First Evangelical Church Wissler Butler College New Lisbon High School Earlham College Indiana University Naperville, Ill Evanogical Theological Seminary

Direct buying blamed for lowering hog prices by packers

J. D. Oldham of the Indianapolis Livestock Exchange argues that direct buying channels between hog feeders and concentration points empower packers to escape competition. He claims this system depresses hog quality and prices, urging farmers to send hogs to market and stimulate competitive bidding to raise consumer costs.

J. D. Oldham Indianapolis Livestock Exchange Farmers Guide

Milton area church groups and social visits noted

The Ruth Circle and Cary club plan meetings with local hostesses. Community members, including the Neumans, Myers, Parker, and Dailey families, attend dinners, hikes, and district gatherings. Officers and guests travel to Cambridge City and Dayton for church and conference events.

Republican Women’s Club Holds Second Meeting in Legion Rooms

The Republican Women’s Club of Jackson township, led by Mrs. Hugh Foss, sponsors a second educational meeting before the election. Bloomington’s Mrs. T. J. Louden and Rushville’s Miss Mary Sleeth, candidate for State Treasurer, will speak. The event is in American Legion rooms over Henderson store on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Public invitation.

Republican Women’s Club Legion Rooms Club of Republican Women Jackson Township Hugh Foss T. J. Louden Bloomington Indiana League of Women Voters Mary Sleeth Rushville American Legion Henderson Store

Helen Hunt Club Elects Delegates at Milton Meeting

The Helen Hunt club met at Mrs. Wallace Warren's Milton home on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Byron Stratton was elected delegate to the State convention, with Mrs. Hugh Foss as president’s alternate and Mrs. Willard Lamm as the delegate’s alternate. Papers read included The Old East as Seen by Marco Polo by Miss Alice Bradbury and Early Trade with the Orient From Portuguese Sailors to American Clipper Ships by Mrs. Will Woodward, prompting discussion.

Helen Hunt Club Wallace Warren Milton Byron Stratton Hugh Foss Willard Lamm Marco Polo Alice Bradbury Orient Will Woodward

Birth of son Donald Edward to Mr and Mrs Edward Thompson

Announcement from Los Angeles California of the birth of a son Donald Edward to Mr and Mrs Edward Thompson. Mrs Thompson formerly Miss Mary Scheidler a native of this city and daughter of the late Arthur Scheidler, granddaughter of John Blackford, and niece of Stanley Scheidler.

Donald Edward Edward Thompson Los Angeles Calif Thompson City Mary Scheidler Arthur Scheidler John Blackford Stanley Scheidler

Early Fall Socials Planned With Bridge Parties

Several autumn gatherings are set this weekend. On Friday Mrs Allen Stamper hosts a dessert bridge for friends and on Saturday Mrs Ennis Kitterman entertains with bridge.

Allen Stamper Ennis Kitterman

Couple to Move to Santa Cruz After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Omer Guyton plan to leave next week for their Santa Cruz California home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bond and other relatives. They will travel back through the southern states and Cuba.

Omer Guyton Santa Cruz Calif Fred Bond Cuba

Flora Henwood Found Unconscious in Vandalie Home

Mrs Flora Henwood was found unconscious at her home in Vandalie on Saturday afternoon by Miss Laura Straub. She has been in serious condition since. Mrs Henwood was formerly Flora Hower.

Flora Henwood Vandalie Laura Straub Henwood Flora Hower

Death of Harrison Shook at 79 in county infirmary

Harrison Shook died at the county infirmary Monday at age 79. He leaves wife Rachel of this city, two sons, two daughters, a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Krone & Son funeral chapel with burial at Locust Grove cemetery. Rev. F. C. McCormick officiated.

Harrison Shock Rachel Krone & Son Locust Grove Cemetery F. C. McCormick

New Indiana Railways Schedule Now in Effect

The Indiana Railways interurban timetable update affects this city with new eastbound and westbound departure times. First Cambridge City to Richmond car at 5 50 a m with a 7 00 am second. Sunday 9 25 pm car to Richmond arriving 9 55 pm.

Ar. C Richmond Cambridge City Ly. Rich Indpis Indpia

Hutchinson Ad Highlights Low Electric Costs in 1932

An ad from the Hutchinson Kansas News on July 25 1932 argues electricity is cheap, listing per day usage costs for many appliances. It compares Hutchinson rates to Cambridge City Indiana households under a proposed Public Service Company rate, suggesting no savings.

Hutchinson Kansas Public Service Company of Indiana Cambridge City

Friday Night Club Meets at Smith Home This Evening

The Friday Night club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith this Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Miller spent over the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herman in Connersville.

J. C. Smith Carlton Miller Mrs Charles Herman Connersville

Weekend visitors and travels noted in local notes

Miss Catherine Ressler returned from Cincinnati for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Homer Smith visited Indianapolis friends. Mrs Edna Swiggett returned from a six month Europe trip with the Glen Swiggett party from Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Earl Hormel of Knoxville were here for their father Clintons illness. Mr and Mrs J H Ayres spent Tuesday in Connersville. Jesse Harris of Galveston visited his wife with the Van derbacks. Mrs Richard Summers of Alabama visited friends. Dan Hoover of Hagerstown and Orie Graver hosted dinner. Dr and Mrs Hugh Morris entertained with Wyat Dean and son Gilbert of Dayton present.

Edna Swiggett Glen Swiggett Washington, D. C Europe Earl Hormel Knoxville, Tenn Clinton Hormel Hugh Morris Wyat Dean Gilbert Dayton

Esteemed Milton Couple Observe Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs Charles Ferris of Milton Ind observe their golden wedding after marrying in Traverse City Mich on Sept 28 1882 Their lives span wagon making Milton Manufacturing and a repair shop They have two children Leroy Mills and Albert Ferris and five grandchildren This marks the third Ferris generation to celebrate a fiftieth anniversary.

Milton Ind Charles Ferris Traverse City Mich Milton Manufacturing Company Ferris Friends Church Leroy Mills Near Straughn Albert Ferris Ferrises

Cambridge Chapter to Convene for Mark and Past Master Degrees

Cambridge Chapter No 9 R A M will hold a called convocation Friday evening September 30 for work in the Mark and Past Master degrees. Members are reminded to attend.

Cambridge

Law Firm Johnsons Form Partnership in Richmond

Henry A. Johnson and his grandson Henry A. Johnson Jr have formed a law partnership named Johnson & Johnson. They will practice in the Colonial building Richmond with offices for their new firm.

Richmond Henry A. Johnson Henry A. Johnson, Jr Johnson & Johnson

Schreiners Visit Virginia Relative Weekender

Mr and Mrs J J Schreiner of Chicago traveled to Virginia and spent Friday with Vene O Dell and Daisy O Dell, the latter's mother.

J .J. Schreiner Chicago Virginia Vene O'Dell Daisy O'Dell

Krahl To Return To Baltimore For Johns Hopkins Work

Maurice E Krahl after four months of research with Eli Lilly in Indianapolis will return to Baltimore Maryland this Saturday with his wife and take up further chemistry work at Johns Hopkins University.

Maurice E. Krahl Eli Lilly & Co Indianapolis Baltimore Maryland Johns Hopkins University

New Mail Schedule Effective Sunday at Local Post Office

The Cambridge City post office issued a new mail schedule that became effective last Sunday. The notice lists mail departure and arrival times for trains and trucks and notes that departures close about 30 minutes before shown.

Cambridge City Pitts & St. Louis Bentonville Falmouth Cecil OO & Gh Milton Pershing Dublin New Lisbon Pitts St. Louis New Castle Milton and P. m. Ind. Railroad Co

Eastern Indiana Gas well highs rock pressure 128 pounds

The Eastern Indiana Gas Co drill on M. E. Maury farm five miles north of Rushville produced a strong well with 128 pound rock pressure. It reaches 863 feet total depth and 11 feet into Trenton rock, bringing the company’s local wells to 200 and signaling control of 20 000 acres. A. B. Ayres, company president, was born on this farm. A fire on the National road destroyed the Swallow tenant house, likely from a defective flue.

Eastern Indiana Gas Company M. E. Maury Rushville Trenton Rock A. B. Ayres Eastern Indiana Gas Co Indiana R. G. Swallow

Mrs Hattie Marson Visits Centerville Relative

Mrs Hattie Marson spent over Sunday with her mother Mrs Eliza Vorhees in Centerville.

Hattie Marson Elizabeth Vorhees Centerville

Ayres Hosts Raabee Brothers As Saturday Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ayres entertained the Raabee brothers of Fort Jennings Ohio as Saturday afternoon guests.

J. H. Ayres Raabee Brothers Fort Jennings

Mrs Orie Wilson Spends Saturday with Edward Wilson Family

Mrs Orie Wilson of Connersville spent Saturday with her son Edward Wilson and his family, sharing a welcome visit and time together.

Orie Wilson Connersville Edward Wilson

Ellsbury Duo Accompanies Doris to Terre Haute Normal

Dale Ellsbury and his mother Miss Jeannette Bayd accompanied Doris Ellsbury to Terre Haute Friday where she entered the Terre Haute Normal.

Dale Ellsbury Jeannette Bayd Doris Ellsbury Terre Friday Terre Haute

Rummel Couple Visited Mrs. Ollie Rummel During Weekend

Mr and Mrs Frank Rummel of Indianapolis spent over Sunday with his mother Mrs Ollie Rummel.

Frank Rummel Indianapolis Ollie Rummel

Dr J E Wright Struggles with Severe Illness

The report notes Dr J E Wright has been very sick for several days with little to no improvement. No additional context or details are provided about the condition, treatment, or location.

J. E. Wright

Weekend Guests From Connersville And Fort Meyer

Mr and Mrs Oran G Perry and son Oran Junior of Connersville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Buser and son Arlen Kent. Mr and Mrs C A Bertsch entertained Rev and Mrs Horace Herr of Fort Meyer Fla and Mr and Mrs Horace Herr Jr of Washington DC. Both families are spending the first of the week with relatives in Indianapolis.

Oran G. Perry Oran Junior Connersville Carl Buser Arlen Kent C. A. Bertsch Horace Herr Fort Meyer, Fla Horace Herr, Jr Washington, D. C Indianapolis

Miss Eunice Ballinger Visits Home from Economy

Miss Eunice Ballinger is back home for the weekend, returning from Economy for a brief visit with family and friends.

Cumberland couple visits in-law kinfolk over weekend

Mr and Mrs Otto Cook of Cumberland spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs C H.

Otto Cook Cumberland C. H. Graver

Marriage License Issued for Hanning and Longnecker

Marriage licenses were issued Monday to Paul Hanning of Straugan and Miss Freda Longnecker of this city.

Paul Hanning Straugan Freda Longnecker

Local Times Record Fall Frost Deaths and Community Events

The community notes include a 11 to 5 Little Giants win over Lewisville on Sunday, Sept. 25 records show the first fall frost. Obituaries: Mrs. Charles Morris 61 and Horatio W. Smalley 82, both in Mount Auburn. Amos Dairy known as Jeffy enters county farm for treatment. Lilian Mauk leaves for Geneva to serve as YWCA secretary. A horse and buggy owned by Jesse Hormel was stolen near Frohnapfel's. a Horse Thief Detective Association pursues leads. New Lisbon, Indiana dominates with skilled players. Cambridge beat the Grays 7 to 2. Milton-W. L. Parkins celebrate 21st anniversary. Bendridge birthday honored at home. Edith Kellam, age 40, dies September 19. funeral at Jacksonburg. E. Stapaed mentioned as W. Marson clerk. Mrs Stannah releases a catchy song Times Aren’t Like They Used to Be. song in hands of music publisher for potential wider release.

Milton W. L. Parkins Wesley Doddridge Feepihahma Bendridge Edith Kellam Charles Kel Jacksonburg E. Stapaed W. Marson’spartment Scoles

Death of Christian Westercamp in Richmond Hospital

Christian Westercamp father of Mrs. George Brumfield died in a Richmond hospital last Thursday. Funeral and burial services were held Sunday afternoon in Richmond.

Christian Westercamp George Brumfield Richmond

Social notes from Richmond and vicinity

Mrs. James Brumfield of Richmond visited Thursday with her daughter Mrs. Ray Lamberson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Guyton of Santa Cruz California are visiting relatives here after trips in Canada and Chicago. Mrs. Helen Kellam spent the weekend with Miss Helen Sanford in Louisville Kentucky.

James Brumfield Richmond Ray Lamberson Omer Guyton Santa Cruz Calif Canada Chicago Helen Kellam Helen Sanford Louisville, Ky

Obituary and social notices from Richmond area

Mrs Ancil Williams and Mrs Margaret Wright attended Christian Westercamp's funeral in Richmond on Sunday. Ruth Sprong Marcella Arnheiter and Malcolm Heiser visited Bert Wright near Elwood. Dorothy mourns Mrs Everett Strats. Robert Bertsch hosted bridge at Lincoln Drive with Stratton Lotus Miller John Paul Paul Hill Allen Stamper Max Kitterman and Ralph Boyd nearby.

Ancil Williams Margaret Wright Fred Adrian Christian Westercamp Richmond Ruth Sprong Marcella Arnheiter Malcolm Heiser Bert Wright Elwood Rothy Everett Stratts Robert Bertsch Lincoln Drive Stratton Lotus Miller John Paul Paul Hill Allen Stamper Ae Max Kitterman Ralph Boyd

Verda Wissler Weds Lawrence Crawford in Milton

In Milton Indiana at the Christian Church on Saturday 4 o clock Miss Verda Nadine Wissler became the bride of Lawrence Caldwell Crawford of Champaign Illinois. Rev F C McCormick officiated with a full ceremony and reception. The couple plans a home in Champaign after a motor trip. Mr Crawford is with the United States conservation department.

Milton Ind Milton Christian Church Verda Nadine Wissler B. W. Wissler Lawrence Caldwell Crawford Champaign Ill Earl Crawford F. C. McCormick Wm. McClure Olin Davis Anna Wissler William McClure Connersville Linville Wissler Lee Crawford

Neighborly Club discusses farm home interests

Mrs. B. R. Conner hosted the Neighborly Club meeting on Tuesday focusing on topics of interest to farm homes. Mrs. Ralph Marson and her baby daughter were discharged from Coleman hospital in Indianapolis and returned home last Sunday.

B. R. Conner Tusday Ralph Marson Coleman Hospital Indianapolis

Local family notes from weekend gatherings and fishing trip

Sumner Davis Omer Knorpp and Lloyd Howard returned home Saturday from several days fishing in the northern part of the state. Mr and Mrs Hugh Allen hosted Sunday dinner guests including dianapolis and Mr and Mrs John Conklin with their daughter and son.

Sumner Davis Omer Knorpp Lloyd Howard Hugh Allen John Kepler Indianapolis John Conklin

Franklin families visit over weekend

Mr and Mrs Wallace Beck and son Philip and Mr and Mrs M G Handley of Franklin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H C Beck.

Wallace Beck Philip M. G. Handley Franklin H. C. Beck

Donicker Family Guests Dine with Bee Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Lester Donicker and their daughters of Dublin were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Bee son on Sunday.

Lester Donicker Dublin Harold Beeson

Davis Family Returns Home After Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Davis and their baby came back to Lafayette on Sunday from a vacation visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. O. Beeson.

F. H. Davis Baby Lafayette Ed. O. Beeson

Boles Visit with Waddell Family in Greenfield

Mr and Mrs Henry Boles spent Thursday and Friday with their daughter Mrs Clarence Waddell and family in Greenfield.

Henry Boles Mrs Clarence Waddell Greenfield

Indianapolis couple hosts Sunday gathering

The Bro kamp sisters Mrs Sarah and Mrs Susan, with Harold Smith and Wilbur Kirkman of Indianapolis, hosted a Sunday event while Miss Julia Smith and Kenneth Smith attended.

Sarah Susan Brokamp Harold Smith Wilbur Kirkman Indianapolis Julia Kenneth Smith

Luncheon Party at Hartley Hills Country Club Near Hagerstown

Mesdames Lester Vickers Paul Hill Roy Copeland Irvin Harmeier K P Diffenderfer Frank Ohmit Edmund Johnson and Miss Janet Boyd with Miss Ruth Harmeier attended a luncheon party in the city. Mrs Russell Lamberson and Mrs Benjamin of Straughn joined the gathering Sunday at Hartley Hills Country Club near Hagerstown.

Lester Vickers Paul Hill Roy Copeland Irvin Harmeier K. P. Diffenderfer Frank Ohmit Edmund Johnson Janet Boyd Ruth Harmeier Russell Lamberson Benjamin of Straughn Hartley Hills Country Cub Hagerstown

First Golf Tournament at Hartley Hills

The Hartley Hills course in Hagerstown hosted the first golf tournament for Colridge City and community players last Sunday. Lloyd Benjamin won net low score, Willis Kuster had low gross, and Lamberson and Ellsbury tied for birdies. prizes were golf balls. The group formed a permanent organization with Voyle Martindale as president and officers named.

Hartley Hills Hagerstown Colridge City Lloyd Benjamin Straughn Willis Kuster R. Lamberson Dale Ellsbury Lamberson Willis Euster Edmund Johnson Voyle Martindale Lester Vickers R. H. Ressler

Pauline Marson Weds Richard Smith in Elegant Friday Ceremony

Mrs Hattie Marson announces the marriage of her daughter Pauline to Richard Smith son of Mrs Frank Smith on Friday evening September 23 at the M E parsonage. Rev W H Harrison officiated with a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a black and gray swagger suit with rosebud bouquet. The couple plan to reside in the Judkins apartments after October first following a short wedding trip.

Hattie Marson Pauline Richard Smith Frank Smith W. H. Harrison M. E. Parsonage

Wampus Cats Extend Victory Run In Baseball Bust

Lincoln high school coach Vickers sees Wampus Cats beat Hagerstown 4 1 in a no hit effort by Ammerman and defeat Milton 11 to solidify league lead. Davis pitched for Milton with four strikeouts. Lamm Borah Borah and Walters had two base hits. Fountain City remains undefeated in the Eastern standings. Henry County league sees Kennard and Straughn leading northern and southern sections after Friday games Sulphur Springs Cadiz Kennard 17 M Summut 0 Straughn 3 Lewisville 0. Straughn Holtsclaw allowed four hits five strikeouts one walk Bryant adds a two-base hit.

Vickers Lincoln High School Hagerstown Milton Ammerman Dickerson Jim Caldwell Lincoln Walters Davis Fountain City Straughn Eerie H .Pet Ryet WAT Wiscotad Easter Henry County Henry County Baseball League Kennard Sulphur Springs Cadiz M. Summut Lewisville New Lisbon Spiceland Holtsclaw Battson Indians Bryant

Lincoln High blanked Milton 9 to 0 on local diamond

Lincoln High School baseball defeated Milton 9 to 0 last Friday on the local field. Cambridge City team produced eight hits and nine runs in the fourth inning after a quiet three and a half frames. Batting averages to date are listed for players with mixed results and low team totals. next week’s games include Centerville Friday and Hagerstown Monday.

Lincoln High School Milton Cambridge City Boys K Caldwell Sedecledee Geass PS Pog Eie Ee I Neon Sete Centerville Hagerstown

Community Notes From Dublin and Surroundings

Local club meetings fill the week with Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Symons hosting in Dublin. Residents visit relatives, attend church groups, and report small travel and home moves across McCordsville Greensfork and Richmond areas.

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Orpha Wissler Ruth Circle Mae Coyne Grace Sarver Anna Wallace Ed. Warren Walter Neuman Lois Hicks Mary Jane Parker Milton Cary Club John Posey Jones Wilbur Myers Anderson Lafe Myers Wilson School C. H. Rose Vincennes Joe Wade Herman Ingermann Richard Dwight Charles Dailey Clark Faucett Ross Parker Henry Wilson Wilma Anna Neuman Alice Schenkle Pixies Gavotte Ruth Sourbeer Evangelical Church Little Masqueraders Alice Hinebaugh Lorena May Clifton the Dream Boat Coyeta Jane Conklin Ducelle Williams Aaron Betty Brumfield Rosebud Saxophone Williams Erb Phyllis Ammerman Sweet Briar Marjorie Ellen Rush Browhies Crawford Rebe Anthony the Robins Lorena May Clifton Ors Ellen Rush McIntyre Brown Mary A. Sleeth Harrison Indiana Railways Joe Green Cincinnati Catherine Ressler Homer Smith Jesse Harris Galveston Frank Vanderbeck Richard Summers Alabama Dan Hoover Orie Graver Mrs. Chas. Ferris Little Giants Charles Morris Mount Auburn Horatio W. Smalley Mt. Auburn Amos Dairy Jeffy Broken In Purse Lilian Mauk Y.W.C.A Geneva, Ill Jesse Hormel Frohnapfel Idiana The Grays Verda Wissler Lawrence Crawford A.M D. Ellsbury Ateeswerewerereers E. Whi W. Kuster F. Ohmit C. Diffenderfer Btu Pauline Marson BY Paul Seffrin Wampus Cats Mothers Club Dr. Wilson Guy Symons Dayton Kiser Beecher Johnson Stella Joe Stonecipher Emory Howard Hardy Lawrence Paul Kuhn McCordsville Rice Miller Moore Greensfork Ellis Baird Main Street Aubury Frank Huddleston Chas Fagan Hugh Fagan Ada Swift Laurel Arthur Conner Jesse Hines Mary J. Morris Troy Elmer Fagan Carrie Copeland Einer Delbert Smith Chester Langston Burl Manlove
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