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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
6
On cold mornings Camden motorists benefit from a self-starter idea, easing engine starts. The Record News provides readers with ready material, noting editors avoid cranky delays and offer ongoing political commentary on prohibition and party stances.
After the election Democratic leaders pledged cooperation with Republicans and even the leading opposition figure issued gracious statements. The public hopes politicians will join with the rank and file to work together for common goals.
The piece notes a strong cooperative spirit in Washington with cross party collaboration and points to the Deer Creek Farm Bureau meeting at Delphi School focusing on livestock marketing. It also observes Camden merchants promoting the town as a shopping hub through advertisements.
The Sunshine Girls and Ti-Y boys decorated the assembly and hall creating a Christmas atmosphere. The boys secured the tree for the assembly, appreciated by the high school students. School will dismiss Friday evening for vacation as semester tests are held Thursday.
Camden hosted Walton in a boys basketball game Friday December 12 at the Camden gym Walton won 25 to 22 with a 12 to 12 halftime score. Walton boys showed good sportsmanship and spirit. Carroll County Teachers Institute met in Camden on Saturday December 13.
A principals meeting occurred Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Hatton followed by dinner for all attendees.
The Hi Y rabbit hunt occurred on Saturday. Charles Gardner led with six rabbits. Mr. McCracken's group collected the most overall while Mr. Micheal's group had the fewest. The losers were required to skin and clean the rabbits.
The pageant at the M. I. church will start at 7 00 p m to end by 8 15 p m for the Christmas program at the Lutheran church. Note time changed from 7 30 to 7 00.
J. W. Wikenberry of Bringhurst was chosen president of the Carroll county farm bureau at the Delphi annual meeting, succeeding Claude Wickard. Arthur Mullin, Mary Kerlin, C. B. Shafer, O. P. Manker, and Mrs. Samuel Sites were named officers. M. Clifford Townsend of the state bureau spoke to the group.
Thursday December 11 marked the wedding of Miss Irene Cree to Lews Penn. The couple, offspring of Mr and Mrs Bara Cree and Mr and Mrs Silax Penn, will reside with Mr Penn's parents.
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association plans to raise 1700 for health education and tuberculosis controls in 1931. The drive enters its final week with renewed hopes as residents are urged to buy seals at downtown booths in Camden Delphi and Flora. Booths will be at Delphi Post Office Mrgoski's Drug Store Mora Bright National Bank and Camden Wurpillat's Drug Store.
Byron K. Tribbett, 20, of Princeton has been chosen to attend Oxford University after graduating from Wabash College. He is an instructor in Wabash's history department. The Rhodes selection follows a pattern with another Wabash alumnus, J. Richard Lattimore, in his second year at Oxford.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mr and Mrs John Mills home to surprise Mrs Mills. Attendees included Ira Dodds Elmer Hinkle Frank Hinkle Matt Hinkle Levi Campbell Bert Clifton James Sink Chas Harvey Morris McMullen Fred Fidlers and others. They brought baskets and shared a noon dinner. The Mills family welcomed everyone back.
A Camden report highlights cooperative dinners as a community practice. The Ed Johnson home hosted a recent gathering where attendees discussed cooperation and shared meals, exemplifying local civic spirit and communal effort.
The funeral for Mrs Amanda Dimmitt, 84, former local resident, took place Saturday at 11:00 A M from Oak Grove church. She died at her daughter’s home in Flint from a stroke, six weeks of illness. Survived by four children, two half sisters, and many relatives. burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with Rev Hall officiating.
Mr and Mrs Harry Hatton hosted a three course dinner for county school principals including Mr McCain Flora Mr Beard Adams Mr Bliss Rockfield Mr Hummel Deer Creek Mr Hoag Burlington Mr Mangel Cutler Mr Bailey county superintendent Mr Link trustee and Mr Hatton Camden Mr Smith Amick Delphi and Mr Benge Carrollton unable to attend The house featured holiday colors and table decorations while the Domestic Science class under Miss Haskell prepared and served the meal.
Indiana University plans extreme budget cuts while preserving minor sports. The Hoosiers opened basketball with a 26 to 18 win over DePauw after two early hoops from each starter. Fort Wayne’s Charles Brubaker earned a spot on Bob Zuppke’s all midwest football team for the Dixie Classic in Dallas. George Ross of Wabash declined a trip due to Big Ten wrestling duties. Washington University of St Louis visits Bloomington for a Dec 18 basketball date. Wrestling opens Dec 18 with Cornell College of Iowa and the squad, the largest in history, trains under Coach W H Thom.
Elizabeth Stewart 81 longtime Cass County resident died Saturday at her Logansport home. Born Elizabeth Klepinger October 22 1849 she married John T Stewart March 21 1872 who died two years ago. Survived by one son Earl Rock Creek township and sister Mrs Susan Furrow Burrows. Funeral from Calvary Presbyterian Church Logansport Monday pastor Rev J S Corkey interment Mt Hope Cemetery. Aunt of J H Lesh.
Camden’s C. E. Baker and Delphi’s Ed Blythe and Robert Roach attended a Thursday banquet for undertakers in Logansport. The Chase Boy's Choir performed as part of the program following the meal.
The World Wide Guild of the Baptist church held a luncheon and gift exchange at the chapel Thursday night. Pauline Snoeberger led the devotion and Mrs Eva Dillon led the lesson. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Ardis Landis and children from Adams Township and Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas of Chicago visiting Mr and Mrs George Cree.
Camden attendees Frank Brown J M Tarrison I G Armick Mrs Baker J G C Sink A B Cripe and J J Lesh gathered for the JX of P District Meeting at Royal Center Monday night. The second degree was conferred on one candidate led by Grand Chancellor Dr Dutel ap Indianapolis. A live organizational session prepared for the year ahead followed with a 10 30 luncheon served to all present.
Lucille Wilson age 23 of 716 West Miami Avenue Logansport died at 10:00 Sunday evening at her home after a lingering illness. She is survived by her parents Clarence A. and Mrs Wilson and three sisters Freda Helen and Marjorie all at home and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John T. Davis and Mrs. John Wilson of Logansport. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 with Rev. W S Carroll of the Ninth Street Christian church officiating. Burial followed at Keeps Creek Cemetery. Miss Wilson was a cousin of J A Lesh.
The five point standard covers vision hearing teeth throat and weight. The list names pupils in Carroll County schools deemed five point with additions to follow as corrections are completed. Esther Gregg RN Health Supervisor notes improved vision hearing and dental status lead to future inclusions.
Mr and Mrs Walter Smith spent Sunday with Guy Fincher and his wife of Adams Township, sharing a day of visiting and casual chatter in the countryside setting.
A winter correspondent in Florida reflects fondly on the Record-News as a link to home Tam Indiana Camden and Camden Indiana are praised for their community virtues Orlando is called the City Beautiful. Willis G. Rice signs the note praising the hometown paper and extends New Year wishes.
The Independent basketball team plays Logansport Merchants Tuesday night December 23 at 7 15. Admission costs 10 and 15 cents. Mr and Mrs Will Mills of east of Delphi visited Mr and Mrs R C Yost of Lafayette Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Percy Plank and children were shoppers in Logansport Saturday. Mr and Mrs T W West of Canada were en route to Miami to spend the winter and spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs John Kerlin.
St Peters Church reports good attendance last Lord's Day and invites all to a week of services. Morning worship at 10 30, Bible School at 9 00, evening Covistas Service at 8 00 with a silver offering for missionary work. Catechetical class Monday 7 00, choir rehearsal Saturday 7 00.
Baptist Church presents 9 30 Sunday School led by Manford Wolf with a special Christmas spirit and a fine tree. 10 30 Junior Congregation offers worship by the Juniors. 10 15 Morning Worship features Adoration of the Christ Child. 7 PM Evening Services include singing prayer and lessons on His birth. New officers for 1938 will be announced at morning service.
Edwin Ray and Edna May Raber marked their sixth birthday last Friday at home with friends Norma Jean Parker Robert Lee Wray Salome Price Harold Wayne Folging Charles Robeson Carmen and Bertha May Reid Jimmy Outs and Keith Harrison attending. Guests enjoyed games ice cream cake and candy as gifts flowed from attendees including Mrs. Howard Landis and Mrs. Wray.
Mrs. Charles Grege spent the weekend with her son Isaac Grege in Thorntown, sharing time at his home and catching up during the stay.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Croninger hosted a Monday fish fry with guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and others. The Woman's Social Union of the Christian church met at Mrs John Fesler's home with 24 members and one visitor. Mrs Ailie May presided and Mrs Geo Cree led the lesson. the group collected eighteen dollars and sixty five cents.
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