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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
7
The Flora band drew large crowds from across the county and beyond for a popular concert last night. Officials announce concerts will continue biweekly through summer, with the next event set for July 2. Everyone is welcome.
The Board of Directors of the Carroll County Farm Bureau Co operative association will meet next Monday evening June 23 at the Camden Bulk Oil Station for a regular business session. The meeting will be called to order at 7 30 P M.
Three years of work with sodium chlorate as a weed killer shows strong results against Canada thistles and other weeds. Kill before bloom, apply one pound per gallon of water with a pressure sprayer, and repeat in three to four weeks. Use precautions to avoid organic matter, rinse clothes, and ensure livestock are salt-supplemented. Calcium chlorate mixes with calcium chloride and is deliquescent. purchase from local merchants.
The Georgetown Loop on the Colorado and Southern near Denver, famed for its spiral track over a canyon, was abandoned after cars and modern mountain roads reduced demand. The Colorado Public Service Commission allowed the line to cease operations, marking the end of a notable engineering landmark once widely photographed and studied.
Mrs. Vinton M. Welling and her young daughter Virginia arrived in Camden on Wednesday night. The Welling family will reside in the house recently vacated by Chas Spiter and wife.
Charles Robert Plank a 10 year old of 1428 North St Logansport fell from a makeshift height in Riverside Park while playing Tuesday. Sheriff Zerbe found him in the arms of Kirk Martin and he was taken home then to Cass County hospital where Dr Haten and Dr McCully set the fracture. He will stay in hospital several days. He is nephew of Mrs W W Snoeberger.
Local farmers and families will attend the first annual summer agricultural field day at Purdue University in Lafayette on Thursday June 26. The day includes tours of the agronomy experimental farm, variety tests, fertilizer and alfalfa studies, a noon basket dinner, a dean’s address, and visits to dairy barns poultry, horticulture and beef cattle facilities, with a women’s program by the home economics department.
The American Legion will sponsor the first international rifle match this summer for World War veterans from allied nations. Roy Gardner of Camden announced plans approved by the national executive committee. Ten-man teams will use .22 caliber rifles at 50 and 100 yards, matches run July 1 through September 15 on home grounds. The Ohio Department of the Legion funds a trophy in memory of John R. McQuigg. The National Rifle Association will pick the national small-bore team at Camp Perry in August or September.
Delbert Neher was back at home after spending Sunday with relatives in Anderson.
J M Miller, born May 12 1873 in Carroll County Indiana, died after a long life of farming business and church service. He married Lilly May Vernon in 1894 and fathered Raynes who became Mrs H L Wyatt. A longtime banker in Camden, he served as Deacon and trustee at Russiaville and Camden Baptist churches. He leaves wife Lilly May Vernon Miller and daughter Raynes Miller Wyatt, one grandson Bob Wyatt, and a brother William Miller.
A 2506 refund on commissions paid to the Producers Commission Association in Indianapolis during April 1 1980 to March 31 1980 arrived at the Farm Bureau office. The refund is being mailed to Farm Bureau members in Carroll County with 837 benefit ling in this patronage dividend. Checks range from 13 cents to 28 00. The association completed its eighth fiscal year with gains across departments. A total of 12 566 carloads of livestock were sold, totaling about 23000000.
The 42nd annual convention of Christian Endeavor of Indiana will be held in Indianapolis June 19 to 22, 1930, with several hundred registered and more expected before opening. The event aims at instruction fellowship and inspiration for young people and church workers. A mass meeting will feature Dr. bk. L. Reiner, Dr. A Ju Corey, Mr. K P Gates, and Dr. Daniel A Poling who also speaks at the public mass meeting Sunday at Cable Tabernacle.
The article notes Henry Ford once avoided ads but now uses broad newspaper campaigns. It argues advertising is essential to modern business, drawing customers beyond a factory’s prestige and preventing market erosion by competitors.
The Camden Baptist Church announces a June 22, 1930 program with 9 30 Bible School led by Manford Wolf at 10 30 Present Implications of Discipleship, 7 30 Children's Exercises. The pastor W A Bender notes a postponement one week ago and urges attendance. The theme center is Happy is the person who findeth Wisdom.
Last Friday evening the Lutheran church hosted a reception in the parlors for Rev. Elmer Kahl and his family. An abundance of flowers, a large orchestra, and prayers framed a cordial program. Clergy from Logansport praised Rev. Kahl, urging cooperation for a broader community impact as the pastor encouraged a useful life in service of His Kingdom.
A profile honors Helen Keller approaching her fiftieth birthday. Born June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia Alabama she became deaf mute and blind after illness. With Anne Sullivan she earned Radcliffe AB in 1904 and now works to raise two million dollars for the American Foundation for the Blind. Her story highlights extraordinary learning and humanitarian impact.
A ten day chautauqua linked to the annual Bible Conference will open July 6 at Battle Ground Indiana, with evangelist Billy Sunday making his first visit. The program blends religious instruction, dramatic works, music and lectures, running weekdays after noon and Sundays mornings and afternoons. The Bible Conference runs August 1 forenoons, with Sunday evening services plus chautauqua events. The lineup includes Elizabeth Edland company presenting Sle Came Seeing and a large ensemble choir directed by Dean R. G. McCutchen of DePauw. The setting features Tippecanoe battlefield proximity, modern facilities, and a pre-conference religious education program.
The county meeting of T. C. Q. F. will be held in Camden Wednesday evening at 8:00 o clock June 25. It is an open meeting with cordial invitation to all. Two grand lodge officers will attend and speak briefly. Music by Chester Joyce and Roy Caldwell of the Soy Bean Co. Remember the time.
At a Camden Cemetery Association and Town Board meeting the decision was made to pipe water to the cemetery with two hydrants on opposite sides. The driveway will be resurfaced and other improvements planned to beautify the burial grounds.
Chas, Jones and wife D. I. Payton and wife were Sunday guests of Dean Mills and family near Delphi.
Mrs Myrtle Britton returned Tuesday from South Bend and Rochester after visiting relatives for three weeks, reporting a pleasant trip and family connections across Indiana and New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Maxwell of Logansport and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Shanks of Connersville visited Orvil Shank and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allen of Flora and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Allen and son near Flora spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Linn.
The 2nd Battalion 15th went into full strength for the regimental shoot at Frankfort West. Lieut Roy Gardner and Kenneth Cox of Co F tied on 231, the high score. Cox, Hiatt and Cain led the five highest men on both teams totaling 1042. Cox and Wray, Warner, and another from Co CG joined five from other companies to represent the battalion at the next shoot. Indiana National Guards will be at Camp Knox Ky from August 38 to 17. The boys await the date.
A survey of fifty two Elkhart industries released by A L Taylor secretary of the Chamber of Commerce shows one third of firms employing more workers than a year ago and half reporting improving business. Overall employment is down only five percent from last year, bank deposits rise by 140000, and deposits by school children more than double.
An opening program at Lutheran School features songs, Scripture readings, and prayers performed by students and by three groups of children. Recitations celebrate pioneer history as U. Tesh and wife return from Camden Ohio, attending a pioneer ancestors reunion at Campbellstown with relics like ox yokes spindling wheels and 1830 era volumes.
Mrs C E Baker and her son Harold spent the weekend in Ohio visiting relatives. Mrs Baker visited Greenville while Harold stayed with his wife’s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Guard in Urbana.
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