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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
5
Weekly Rockfield district notes recount Xmas greetings and gatherings across families, visits to relatives, hospital updates, and a Christmas program by the Presbyterian choir. The Rock Creek Parent Teacher Association met with a student concert under Mrs. Jeanette Syman.
Peer Creek captured the county tournament crown as they defeated rivals to claim the title. The victory highlights Peer Creek's consistent scoring and strong defense throughout the event, marking a standout performance by the team this season.
Mrs. Alice Mertz Stevens 70 died suddenly at noon Tuesday at her Burnetteville home. A native of Burnetteville widow of Dr. B C Stevens she once taught in Chicago schools and later until retirement returned to teaching there. Surviving sister Mrs. Fred Davis Logansport and stepdaughter Sybil Indianapolis. Body brought to Baker funeral home for burial preparation.
The annual Plank cooperative dinner was enjoyed Christmas Day at the Ben Tribbett home. Attendees included Chalmer Plank with wife and son Robert of Logansport, Kenneth King with wife of Indianapolis, Truman Plank and family, Percy Plank and wife, Will Snoeberger and wife, Mrs Ida Plank and daughter Olive, Mrs Ella Plank, Catherine and Wayne Brechbiel.
The Second District Young People meeting will be held at Camden Methodist Church Tuesday evening January 5 starting at 7:30 p m. Robert Sink will deliver the address.
Mr and Mrs George Whipperman hosted Christmas Day with relatives including Robert Whipperman Albert Rice Leo Rice Luther Rice and families Ben Sailors Orie Judy Cree Walter Parrot Chester Rice George Cree Jessie Rice Glen Coy Lester Burge and Leonard Burge joining Mr and Mrs George Juay and son for a holiday gathering.
Camden defeated Flora High School 22 to 19 after a 19-19 deadlock at regulation. The game went to overtime of three minutes where Camden surged ahead to claim the win.
The Social Union of the Presbyterian Church met Wednesday at Mrs Dewey Zinn's home with Mrs Join McCleary assisting. Devotion led by A L Williamson followed by carols. Darrell Zind and David McCleary sang, H Y Mullin read a poem, Diana Arms performed, Ruth Luceberger played piano, and a White Elephant exchange capped the afternoon with refreshments.
The Willing Helpers enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of their teacher Miss Ruth Snoe berger last week. Miss Bilda Chapman gave devotions. Betty Mullin Mildred Million and Leota Adams shared Xmas stories. A Christmas exchange was held and refreshments were served to nine girls.
Poem by Henry Van Dyke contrasts travel in Europe with a love of the American homeland. The speaker values freedom, sunlit air, and the future, yearning for a westward ship to the land of room enough.
Carell Chapter O B S holds a covered dish supper January 11 at 6 30 pm at the Masons Temple inviting family and friends. Following supper the officers install include Worthy Matron Ruth Hatton Associate Matron Ida Lloyd Treasurer Cora Lesh Chaplain Bessie Martin Marshal Geneva Shanks Organist Florence Baker Conductress Doris Wagoner and other members. Cavell Chapter reports a good year with several initiations.
Mr and Mrs Frank Replogie entertained with chili and ham burger sup last Tuesday evening in honor of the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Gus Liebert. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Replogie and Mr and Mrs Frank Replogie alongside several relatives and friends.
A brief survey traces New Year celebrations back to 3000 B C in Babylon honoring the sun god. Across eras and cultures, days labeled New Year varied, while church calendars set it seven days after Christmas for circumcision rites. Customs include exchanging tokens and watch parties, with greetings of “Happy New Year” common worldwide.
Mr and Mrs Dan Cripe report their six months old child is very ill with poeuopia. On New Year's Day all fox hunters licensed to meet at Der Creek for an 8 o'clock drive. Conservation members urged to attend.
Helen Steward daughter of Earl Stewart of Rock Creek township and secretary of the Democrat County Central Committee has been named State Supervisor of the State Plat Book Project funded by the WPA. Based in Indianapolis, she joins two other state supervisors and will oversee farm plat mappings across Indiana. The appointment honors her campaign contributions and party service.
St John s Night hosted by Mt Zion Masonic lodge drew over one hundred Masons and guests at the Temple. A musical program preceded a talk by Rev Stanger. Refreshments were served in the banquet room as visitors from nearby towns joined the event.
The Indiana Democratic Veterans Committee led by H. J. Kennelly outlines an Inaugural Tour to Washington January 18 to 21 with travel via Big Four route. The trip includes on train sleeping, meals, club car entertainment, and special $27.50 rates from Indianapolis with hotel rooms unavailable in D C.
Mrs Catalina Smith 91 died at her daughter Mrs Frank Simons home in Rockfield at noon Wednesday after a brief illness. Widow of Joseph Smith she leaves four sons four daughters thirty six grandchildren eighty seven great grandchildren and seventeen great great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Melissa LaRule of West Branch. Daughters include Mrs Simons Mrs Mary Butterbaugh Mrs Dora Hiers of Logansport and Mrs Laura Wallace of Burnettsville. sons William Ralph of Georgetown Charlies of Rossville and Alie of Mulberry.
Three new county officers will take offices January 2 with Charles Eikenberry as treasurer elect, Charles N Wilson as elected surveyor, and Lallie Guthrie as commissioner elect. Guthrie, a Democrat, will succeed the only Democratic member of the present board, while Robert Kearns, Democrat, will succeed A. G. Campbell, Republican, in January 1938. Eikenberry and Wilson succeed Johnson and Dyer, neither of whom sought re election. Four other county officers begin new terms on January 2: Arthur Anderson sheriff Ruth McCormick recorder John Smock prosecuting attorney and Dr Hubert Gross coroner. Wilbur Lane began a second term as clerk Nov 30. William Roth becomes state senator from Carroll White and Clinton counties and 3 B Mayhill begins a second term as state representative from Carroll and Cass counties.
A cooperative dinner was enjoyed at the home of Charles Harvey. Present were Frank Hinkle and family Orville Hinkle and wife Elmer Hinkle and family and Mrs Nettie Boatman and daughter Belen of Logansport.
The brief notes Christmas day observance featuring land en Peak and Galsie Goulden with wife of Peru and Dwight Plank among the relatives spending the holiday together.
Gideon Irwin is very sick and many locals make brief notes of visits, moves, and small events. The column lists numerous residents visiting relatives, changing homes, opening businesses, and attending church and social events in Camden and nearby towns.
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