Weekly News Of Rockfield District Funerals And Local Happenings
The Rockfield District weekly notes report the funeral of Mrs. James Thoms on Saturday afternoon, births at Cass County Hospital, residence moves among residents, visits by Detroit and Chicago connections, and the Burrows Home Economics Club meeting with a Christmas exchange. War Mothers and local families are noted along with club officers elected during a recent meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thoms
Anna Bohannon
James Barnes
Rank Sanderson
C. N. Baker
Anna Bobannon
Rockfield Home Economics Club Plans December Dinner Exchange
The Rockfield Home Economics Club will meet Wednesday December 18 for a cooperative dinner and Christmas exchange at Mrs Paul Gregg's home. Mrs Herbert Burke leads the program as a special feature of the afternoon. All members bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfield Home Economics Club
Paul Gregg
Herbert Burke
Marriage of Evelyn Richter and Henry Vandergraff in Lafayette
Miss Evelyn Richter of Lafayette wed Henry Vandergraff son of Mr and Mrs Peter Vandergraff of Lafayette. The ceremony was November 14 1934 at the minister Rev Maron Nolen home in Lafayette with only attendants Mr and Mrs John Kieser. The bride is a 1930 Lafayette High School graduate and 1934 nursing graduate. After January 1 they will reside in a new home in Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Richter
Lafayette
Roy Richter
Henry Vandergraff
Peter Vandergraff
Maron Nolen
John Keiser
Kieser
Vandrigraff
Lafayette Home Hospital School of Nursing
Vandergraff
Engagement announced for Miss Jeanne Beck and Basil Gardner
Announcement notes the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Jeanne Beck of Young America to Basil Gardner of East Chicago. Miss Beck graduates Young America high school and Basil Gardner, formerly from near here, graduated Chicago's Washington high school and works at Inland Steel Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Bick
Wayie Beck
Young America
Basil K. Gardner
Chestir Gardner
Chicago
Miss Beck
Young America High School
Ir. Gardner
Merly Reiled
Washington High Schol
Inland Steel Company
Amateur entertainers set for Logan Theatre show
Mics Delores Wire Mary Louise Hedder and Lee Seward are among the amateur performers announced for the Logan Theatre event next Saturday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mics
Delores Wire
Mary Louise Hedder
Lee Seward
Logan Theatre
School Week Recap Highlights From December Activities
Catherine Stoehbiel attended school last Wednesday while students worked on a second practice set. Juniors bought rings from the Tassel Company and Mrs Hyman painted Christmas windows. Delphi injured student Thomas Pries returns to class. Mother and daughter banquet at Lutheran church. parents and teachers note upcoming Brookston trip. Sophomores held a theatre party at Logan Theatre. Camden and other teams prepare for Delphi invitational. Camden second team beat Delphi second team 22 20. first team lost 50-12. School concerts featured orchestra and chorus. district young peoples meeting hosted by John Arthur Richey and Delores White. Sunshine, Sun Ray, and Hi-Y clubs held meetings. Christmas tree decorations underway. children’s party planned for December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Will Rovers
Old Kentucky
Wolf
Jackson
Hyman
Lowansport
Camden
Delphi
Oskins Tade
Sunshine Society
Sun Ray Society
Dev
Munn Bros Quartet at Rockfield Sunday Memorial Service
Munn Bros Quartet performs at Rockfield Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7 p.m. for a memorial service honoring Dr. I. Wagoner and Will Mullin. Hugo will preach on memory as the choir delivers special numbers and the quartet, heard on Chicago Ft Wayne and Cincinnati radio, invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrowes Presbyterian Church
Ellers
Wagoner
Will Mullin
Hugo
Munn Bros
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Lloyd Zook Heads County Farm Bureau
Delphi hosts annual meeting electing Lloyd Zook president for the coming year. Arthur Mullin succeeds as president with Clarence Vienver as vice president John Peterson secretary C B Shaffer treasurer Mrs John Witter social and educational director and Fred C Smith tax board chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarroll County Farm Bureau
Delphi
Lloyd Zook
Zook Succes
Arthur Mullin
Clarence Vienver
John Peterson
C. B Shaffer
John Witter
Fred C. Smith
Peteron, Shaffer
Witter
Mrs Wise Recovers After Severe Heart Trouble Attack
Mrs John Wise south of town is slowly recovering from a severe attack of heart trouble. She is able to be up a few hours each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wise
Missionary Society Celebrates Semi Centenary
The Lutheran Church in Logansport hosted a two day celebration marking the Missionary Society’s semi centennial. National president Mel Code Gardner spoke on personal importance and integrity while tributes honored charter members and past presidents. A memorial service and tea followed with mothers and daughters in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worms Missionary Society
Harold Baker
Mel Code Gardner
Indianapolis
Mus
Kabroskhe
Mie
Instelle Matlin
Pheodelle
Kiter
Mure
Kuler
AW. Koontz
Grace Steele
Bk. CG. Rice
Mina Dock
Eyasure
Sarah Culler
Delphi
Phil Iipine Wire
B. Baker
W. W. Snoeberger
Mary Bohannon
Lilen Louise Robeson
Ruth Robeson
Retta Gardner
Moers
Craven Smith
Smith and Roth Wed In Rockfield Home Ceremony
Miss Helen Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs William Smith Rockfield wed John Roth son of Mr and Mrs James Roth Brookston at the Weaver home in Rockfield in a single ring ceremony Saturday December 7. Attendants were Vera Smith and Melvin Ward. The bride and groom are Rockfield and Delphi High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Smith
William Smith
Rockfield
John Roth
James Roth
Brookston
Marshall Weaver
Vera Smith
Melvin Ward
Gary
Rockfield High School
Delphi High School
Mrs Troth
Santa Claus Visits Local Stores on Christmas Eve
Santa will visit the Farmers Store Baker Hardware and the Standard Store on Christmas Eve to see the kiddies. Bring the children to meet him and enjoy the holiday greeting in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa Will
Baker Hardware
Standard
Civil War Veteran Dies After Weekend Community Service
Flora resident and Civil War veteran died Saturday after services at Maple Lawn cemetery. The deceased, age 86, left two daughters Mrs Jesus Heploete of Camden and Mrs Teniay Cou rise of Flora, with eleven great grandchildren. Funeral was officiated by the Brethren church. Burial followed at Flora cemetery with rites led by Peargal war taente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Maple Lawte
Pete Poti
Caeradih
Pefieerien
Tle Ds
Daugers
Jesuk Heploete Somathy
Camden
Mas
Teniay Courise Yy
Tora
Pranidtehaldien
Local Man Dies After Illness at Daughter’s Home
George S Whomis died Tuesday after an illness of weeks at his daughter Ales Beet Meyhill or Delia’s home. He was born in tines and lived in California from 1895 before moving to Delphi to reside with Mr and Mrs Mayhel. Surviving are three daughters, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body was taken to Blythe Funeral Home then to Mrs Hammond’s home in Plinois for rites. burial followed with flowers omitted per family request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Whomis
Ales
Delia
Tines
Thetus
California
Dee
Ld Crips
Mes Mayhel
Delphi
Dougsters
Gripe
Mise. Mastall
Ada Trinmiond
Keat River
Tlindsasonu
Thomas
Mortis
Boss
Blythe Funneral
Wis
Hammond
Plinois
1936 Vehicle Plates Go On Sale December 9
The 1936 meter vehicle plates go on sale December 9 at local license branches. Owners must display 1935 plates until December 31. Applications were mailed from the State House. drivers license forms are included for the owner and another family member. The November 1935 poll tax receipt is required to obtain plates or licenses. Plates are white numbers on a crimson background.
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State House
Iat
Marriage of Miss Leona Gamble and Robert Hanna
Miss Leona Gamble wed Attorney Robert Hanna in Delphi last Wednesday at the bride’s parents’ home. The ceremony united the couple in a private service with family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Gamble
Robert Hanna
Hame
Delphi
Mrs Thomas Died At Rockfield Last Thursday
Mrs Prances J Whormas aged 75 died at her home in Rockfield Thursday night after a stroke. She was born in Carroll County and lived there all her life. She married James Chetias in ESSE. Burial was Saturday afternoon at Rockfield Cemetery with Rev I Tigothenatrrege Bard officiating. Surviving are her husband James Chetias, four children, and numerous grandchildren. a brother Frank Stig very Heattle Creeks Mich, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prances J. Whormas
Roeckfield
Sheo
Carroll County
Wm Usgc
James Chetias
Esse
PhD
Rock Field
Lusbard
James
PT. Wo Williamson
Birrows
Mes Clut Mulho
Bloyd
Rockfield
James L. Rockfields
Frank Stigvery Heattle
Mich
Oine Preat Lurvnehildren
Christmas Party of Plaiathea Class at Baptist Church
The Plaiathea Class of the Baptist Church met at Mrs. Bessie Wray’s home Thursday night for a cooperative supper. Afterward, Christmas carols were sung and a gift exchange took place. Santa Claus appeared for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaiathea
The
Baptist Churche
Bessie Wray
Santa Claus
Former State Legislator Willard Fitzer Dies At 71
Willard Fitzer 71, noted farmer southwest of Loaesport and former Cass county prorentor and state representative, died at his home Tuesday morning after a period of illness from heart disease. Born April 7, 1864 in Clinton township, he graduated from Purdue University in 1890 with a science degree and earned a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1903. Funeral services will be held at his residence at 2 p.m. with Rev. W C Holmes of the Universalist church officiating. burial will follow in Clymers cemetery. Tipton Lodge No 321 AF and AM will assist with the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard. Fitzer
Loeasport
Cass County
Fitzer
Clinton Township
Hugh Vitzer
Purdue University
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
W. Cg, Holmes
Universalist Church
Clymers Cemetery
Tipton
A M
Burrows Club Enjoys Christmas Party
Mrs. Ina Sink hosted Burrows Home Economies Club for a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon. Roll call answered with recipes for Christmas Candy and a Christmas story by Mrs. Anna Hunt accompanied by special music. A gift exchange followed. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Link and Mrs. Stunt, Mrs. Pearl Wellington, Mrs. Freida Been and Mrs. Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Sink
Burrows Home Economies Club
Anna Hunt
Link
Anna Stunt
Pearl Wellington
Freida Been
Lacey
Dan McDonald Dies At Lafayette Home
Dan McDonald a former resident of Camden and Carroll counties died Saturday morning December 7 at the State Pythian Home near Lafayette aged about 84. He and his wife Agnes Carrigan married November 18 1885 recently marked their 50th anniversary. He is survived by his wife and other relatives with services held in Lafayette and burial at Delphi Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Camden
Carroll County
Lafayette
Ben
Delphi LO Qof
Agnes Carrigan
Sunday guests for Cree couple arrive from west of town
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cree hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Will lills located west of town bringing a social visit to the community household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cree
Will Lills
Purdue Symphonic Band Set for Christmas Concert in Jefferson Gym
Purdue Symphonic Band will perform a Christmas concert Sunday afternoon at Jefferson High School Gymnasium in Lafayette. About ninety members from Purdue Military Band, coached by Prof Paul S. Emrick, will include new string basses and a large woodwind section. The program features Weber’s Euryanthe Overture, Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, Von Suppe’s Poet and Peasant, and other selections. Admission is free, with no charge for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Openurip Rts
Thiatern Waterer
Jefferson Hight School
Purdue Syaiphonic
University Chietinas
Prrdue
Purdue
Armement
Superior
Jefferson Gymnnasium
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Lafayette School Board
Lafayette
Viemuts
Paul 8. Emrick
Weber
Schubert
von Suppe
Camden High Alumni Play At Camden Community Building
The Camden High School Alumni Association presents the play "George Lua Jam" at Camden Community Building on Saturday night December 14 at 8 30. Tickets on sale at Padens Cafe admission ten cents and twenty cents. Alumni are urged to attend and bring friends for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camdenigh School Alumoi Association
George Lua Jam
Camden Community
Paden
Camden High School
Banquet At Camden Reports Strong Farm Bureau Drive
More than 140 Farm Bureau members and families met at Camden Friday for a cooperative supper and program. Rev. Parker delivered an inspiring talk, and entertainment by local talent followed. Carroll County reports show over 270 memberships with increases anticipated. Mrs. Isaac Wolf returns home after treatment for a broken ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Camden
Parker
Local notes from Logansport and vicinity detail social visits and travel
A Logansport area notice lists residents visiting relatives in Lafayette Atties and Camden while others travel to Chicago St Louis and Renssalaer. It mentions Mrs Paden J D Hance tax visits Miss Lillian Parks and Miss Mila Mabbitt. Upcoming events include a Y P church literary entertainment and a Paint Creek literary program canceled by rain.
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da Plank
Olive
Walton
Rov ‘Thoms
Uiie
James ‘Thomas
Mrs. Watt Purner
Wharton House
H. L. Montgomery
Detroit
Monroe Breehbiel
Burrows Home Economics Club
Russell Sink
George Cree
Albert Cree
Mbrs
Rockfeld H. E. Club
Catherine Stoehbiel Oo
Drew Pares
Wr McCain
Helen Phoras of
Prdienapolis
Tassen Company
Thomas Pries
Gamidents Tastedall
Gentleman
Delphi Dee
Reasville
Marl Park
John Arthur Richey
Delores Wi Ee
Distret Young People’s Meeting
Burrows Club
Isaac Wolf
St Joseph Hospital
Sadel Letomaya
Hottie
Moura
Mel Orrhond
Z. Thirid San
Oscar of
John Yee
Job Turner
Logansport
Yesternaty
Josephine Reed
Atties
Davisson
Miesiav Parteel Pracktbort Is
Her Sister
Mee. J. W. Armetrong
Wo Nemstrong
AOS Tolionnon
Bine Relf
Logangport
Taylor
Mrs Oldaker
Paint Creek
J. W. Woouty
ID Slater
Mrs. McParland
Lillian Parks
Geo. McCormick
Shank
Deer Creek
Sallie
Myrtle Garneer
Joe Paden
J. D. Hance
John Graham
St. Louis
Vandalia
Joan Lineberger
Oregon
Nebochurch
Mila Mabbitt
O. P. Shedron
Levi Lenon
Y. Pos. Cy Ie
Lutheran Church
Chas. Wright
Burrows
Leslie
Renssalaer
Will Wallace
J .D. Carter
Lilly Kennett
Harrison and Brown
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