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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
7
A citizen voices concern over modern town improvements citing cost but argues improvements are insurance against decadence and population loss. The piece defends funding schools water systems and pavements as vital for small towns to compete with larger neighbors and attract residents.
Deer Creek minister Lineberger and two former Deer Creek Lutheran ministers visit with old friends. Reports say Dehaven remains ill, Joyce is very poorly. Local social notes include Mrs. Elia Seward hosting Grace Burrows and family Pauline Burrows from Mexico, and visits by Burrows, Seward, and others.
The article advises Indiana farmers to try Korean Lespedera on thin acidic pastures and discusses methods for preserving eggs, castrating pigs, pruning shrubs, and lawn watering. It promotes proper spraying for vegetables and fruits and notes Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station in West Lafayette can provide crop pest information.
Community brief notes Mahion Wood is improving and able to be out a little each day. Local residents observe gradual recovery and cautious activity after health setback.
The page lists visitors and residents from Camden and nearby towns including Frances Gardner visiting Indianapolis with her family, Carl Black of Gary staying with relatives, Mrs. Jack Sage returning home from Hot Springs, and Rupert Wilson of Omaha visiting W H Anderson. Other mentions include Luther Grepe and wife from Dayton, John Flee nor and Anna Alberts visiting Attica, and a Lutheran missionary society gathering led by Olive Plank.
Miss Mother Canter Mrs Mildred Jordan and others spent Sunday with W G Caster family and grandchildren. Jeannette Land works for aunt Mrs Carl Raber and plans to return Sunday. Mrs Dinate ink family visited Walter Pickett in Kokomo. Several local residents attended events in Lafayette Indianapolis and St Louis. The Flora Community Park opening was postponed due to rain and a missionary tea at the Presbyterian church featured Mrs Elsavold Baker's talk on The Passion Play.
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Touring families from W. Q Pettiner and son visit the eastern states and Canada. Bringhurst delegates attend QO ES meeting with Minaugh acting as worthy patron. Harold Baker plays trombone with Flora band during concerts in town joke. Camden Band opening concert scheduled for Tuesday night. OES ladies attend Flora school of instruction. Mrs Ruffing of Delphi and Mrs Orafood visit Greenfield relatives. Mayme Penn of Des Moines and others attend Culver Military Academy graduation. Ralph Sieber Penn among graduates. News of Monte Evans’s death reaches town. Evans once worked as a merchant here.
fragmentary timetable lists trains numbered 321 318 320 and 317 with stops at Camden and Indianapolis. notes flag stops for passenger discharge at certain points and references bound trains to Chicago and Omaha. times 9:17 A.M. 7:25 P.M. 8:50 A.M. 7:50 P.M. appear.
A discussion with W. C. Meliles and McKinley stresses lubrication and strict adherence to car manuals. Experts warn improper fabrication and neglected filters raise repair costs and engine wear, noting oil films, dirt, and sludge harm performance and require more frequent oil and filter changes.
Motor clubs nationwide launch a fresh air campaign urging motorists to keep at least one car window open for constant fresh air. They warn carbon monoxide from engines or heaters can cause headaches and recommend safe heaters that emit no dangerous gases.
A leaky carburetor is a potential explosion and fire source and should be sealed immediately. If gasoline odor is strong in a closed garage enter, shut off fuel and arrange repairs to prevent a backfire or spark fire threatening the car, garage, and nearby structures.
Notice of executrix sale under the will of Henri Vate of Carroll County Indiana. The Camden State Bank location hosts a private sale on Tuesday the 23rd at 10:00 AM. Property described as Lot No 30 in Bet No 19 on Carroll plat in Camden town. cash sale with full appraised value.
The office will close from Monday June 5 to Monday June 22. Appointments should be scheduled accordingly. Dr. BOC Nerkhove notes initiation of new World Wide Guild members. A Baptist church service will be held in the church auditorium with Baptist Ladies Missionary Society as guests.
Seed potatoes Carmen No 2 grown from certified stock offered at per bushel by Donn Adis of Rockfield. Strawberries advertised at 12 1 2e per quart. Forest residents with phone contact 653. Rev and Mrs Herbert Burke of Rockfield Presbyterian attended the Missionary Tea at Flora Presbyterian. Mr Stincharteeverabvdianapolis and Albert Neteiarast plan a six week tour through the cavestern. Subscribe for the Record-News.
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