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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
5
An article recalls Christmas customs in 1900 with large family gatherings, feast days, and horse drawn travel, then contrasts with 1938 practices including automobiles and electric lights. It urges joy and safety, noting rising highway fatalities despite progress.
A series of weekly meetings begins Monday December 12 at Camden High School under instructor Irving Olson. Local 4-H and agricultural groups join to discuss hog and dairy topics with guest speakers from Purdue and county educators.
Fabien Levitzky conducts the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in a third subscription program with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir of 200, featuring Arthur Shepherd's Song of the Pilgrims and works by Moyzes Janosik Bach Dvorak. The 85 player ensemble, rising to national prominence under Sevitzky, aims to tour Hoosier cities and Chicago with a busy 20 week season through next April.
Chas Russell Barnard, son of Jerry and Catherine Barnard, was born January 5, 1893 in Warsaw Indiana and died December 5, 1933 in Indianapolis aged 45 years. He served in World War I near the front, later ran a Paris Illinois business with his father, and cared for his mother. Funeral services were held at noon with Rev Herbert Hugo officiating. burial in a local cemetery.
From Belgium, 35 bronze bells weighing 15 to 1300 pounds are cast in Tournai, destined for a 450 foot tower at the World's Fair 1939. The largest bells will be played daily, bearing a Latin inscription stating they ring for peace and the Atlantic, honoring Leopold.
Jackson Township Farm plans a meeting Monday night at 8:00 p m at the Community Building. Irving Olson of the Vocational Department Purdue will discuss general agricultural topics for Indiana 1936.
A brief note expresses gratitude to friends and supporters for their thoughts during illness and hardship. The message highlights appreciation from the writer and their family for the care and encouragement received.
Stewardship service held at Rockfield Presbyterian Church Sunday night with Young Women's Missionary Society in charge. Mrs. Dewey Zinn presided, Mrs. Mary Hugo led prayer, Mrs. Dessie Million read scripture. A Ladies trio and a duet sang. Rev. Hugo preached on God of the Universe. Society members attended in a body, a good crowd.
Liberty township residents Mr and Mrs John Mills hosted a venison dinner at Averiaon this week. Attending were Mr and Mrs Russell Sink Mr and Mrs Williamson and Mr and Mrs Billy Allread.
Poetic reflection describes children unable to sleep on Christmas Eve awaiting Santa. The quiet house holds dreams of a wondrous land with glimmering trees and heaps of toys, capturing innocent anticipation and festive wonder.
Applications for 1939 motor vehicle license plates are in owners hands. Plate sales start Monday December 12 with forms to be filled in ink to avoid delays. Poll tax receipts for 1937 payable in 1938 must be shown, as must receipts for drivers licenses. A tax case affects weight funds now impounded pending court decision.
Ira Kleckner a prominent Jackson township Democrat was appointed Monday as Carroll County commissioner from the first district to replace A. G. Campbell deceased member of the board. Kleckner was a candidate for the position but was defeated by Andrew Gerbins a Republican in the recent election. Gerbins will assume January 1, 1939. No reason for not appointing Gerbins was given. the board and the late officeholder were both Republican.
Mrs Kate Flora aged 78 of Nappanee dies at home after long illness. Survivors include six children and three sisters among them Mrs Sarah Cole of Camden plus a half sister and half brother. Funeral rites held in Nappanee and burial in Moss Cemetery near Flora.
The U G Campbell children express gratitude to all who offered support during their father's long illness and death. They mention flowers and the minister Mr Baker among those remembered and cherished for their kindness.
Slogan urges caution during holiday season to prevent fires. Advises against candles on trees or windows and to use electric lights safely. Recommends secure trees, non inflammable ornaments, careful smoking, and immediate fire department call if flames appear.
Mr and Mrs William R Foreman aged 76 and 70 of Logansport celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday with a family dinner at their son Floyd Foremans home and an informal reception in the afternoon Their eight children include four living nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren Mrs Foreman was born in Cass county while her husband came from West Virginia to New Cass county area to settle.
Lewis Mullin of Delphi, a law senior, has been announced on Indiana University's all University scholastic honor roll for the second semester of the past school year. Only students in the highest ten percent ranking were chosen for special scholastic honors.
An old fashioned waffle supper will be held at the Lutheran church Saturday night December 10 starting at 5 P.M. until all are served. Boy Oh boy old fashioned waffles with plenty of syrup. Price 30 cents.
Wayne Brechbiel is staying at the home of Mrs Clara Montgomery. The arrangement places Brechbiel in the residence of Montgomery, noting a personal visit or lodging detail in a local society item.
The Record-News announces a holiday offer on all subscriptions running through January 15. Pay $1 for one year or buy multiple years with a discount for three or more years in advance. Also offers arranging favorite magazines by phone to save your time.
The column comments on a tag found on a family bus, friendlier relations with schools, and playful beliefs. It notes 17 days until Santa Claus arrives, mentions Fred Case selling 850 cattle, and cites Coulter Egg Case Company employing 32 locals plus truckers and log cutters. Sunday School counts in Camden are listed for Baptist, Lower Deer Creek, Lutheran, and Methodist groups. The Camden Commercial Club plans to decorate streets with Christmas trees and lights.
The Rockfield Presbyterian Church presents a pageant named One Star-lit Night on Christmas night at 8:00. The Biblical drama unfolds in four scenes from Bethlehem hillside to the Inn room, Herod's throne, and the Manger Scene, featuring the choir and local youth and adults.
The Rockfield Home Economics Club met with Mrs. Galbreath Monday for a called session on Tafting of Bed Speeds and Pillows. Twelve members attended with refreshments. a regular all day meeting and Christmas party are planned for December 15 at Gladys Thomas's home with a covered dish dinner.
John E. Snoeberger west of Rockfield won sectional reserve championship at the International Show last week. He has won prizes each year since a boy of twelve, earning him corn king honors with International State and County. Rev. Hugo and family spent Friday in Chicago.
Community items report visits by Mrs Irvin Hicks and others in Logansport and nearby towns. Families moved residences, attended fairs, and hosted relatives from Indianapolis to Monroe Michigan. A widow dies, walnuts and hickories harvest forecast, and a wedding noted amid a flurry of small social updates.
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