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Camden Record News

Location

Camden, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

4

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Bet On The Cubs Fourth Of July Ball Games

Fans rush for Wrigley Field tickets as Cubs host the Reds and Cardinals in early July games. Hartnett aims to win with all tools at his disposal while fans snap up five for the price of three.

Cub Wrigley Field Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Hartnett Cubs

Annual Meeting of Keeps Creek Ase n

At Keeps Creek church in Clinton township Cass county officers were elected for the Keeps Creek Cemetery Association. Martin Justice became president replacing George Klepinger, Herman Benner was named vice president, A M Justice and Harold Briggs were chosen treasurers, with Mrs Fern Link relieved of duties. A three year trustee term was discussed and initiated.

Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association Keeps Creek Clinton Township Cass County Martin Justice Presit George Klepinger Herman Benner Fern Link A. M. Justice Ocean Harold Briggs Treasugoth Best Logansport cHideen

Carroll County Bar Association Offices Closed in Summer VAC

The offices of the Carroll County Bar Association will be closed on Wednesday during Court vacation from June 28 to September 6, 1939. Carroll County Bar Association officers are Wm. C. Smith, President, Mahlon Kerlin, Secretary.

Ttl Carroll County Bar Association Vaca Wm. C. Smith Mahlon Kerlin

Alumni Party Returns to County Gathering

An alumni party was held in the county featuring welcome remarks by Mrs Logan and a response by Meade. The event included performances from Quartette and performances led by Mrs Lloyd Beard, with Mrs Meade and Mrs Castyle among organizers.

Arroll County G. Loggan Logan A Meade Quartette Township Walters Ben Metzger Umni County S&e Lloyd. Beard Castyle

Return of the Cisco Kid Heads Roxy Week

The Roxy Theatre in Delphi showcases The Return of the Cisco Kid starring Warner Baxter and Cesar Romero Sunday and Monday June 25 26. Townsend threatens a fourth annual Townsend convention in Indianapolis and to launch a third party advocating retirement pensions and unemployment relief.

Sun Mon Warner Baxter Cesar Romero Roxy Society Lawyer Walter Pidgeon Virginia Bruce Captain Fury Robin Hood Brian Ahern Victor McLaglen Francis E. Townsend Indianapolis

Camden Club Hosts Burrows Guests at Community Hall

Camden Club met in the Community hall at 6 30 Monday evening with Burrows business men as guests. Bobby Pettiner and five girls sang and played during dinner. Dr Walker and Mr Pettiner highlighted the program while the treasurer reported approval. Plans discussed for park lighting and a possible summer community gathering.

Commercial Club Burrows Business Bobby Pettiner Dr. Walker Mr. Pettiner

Death of John B. Cornell in Deer Creek

John B. Cornell, 45, died Wednesday night at St. Joseph hospital after a stroke at his home Monday noon. A lifelong Deer Creek resident who ran a garage, he is survived by Pauline and Kenneth, a daughter Catherine, sister Mrs. Oscar Heins of Galveston, route 2, father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cornell, nephew Harold Fouts, and two uncles. Funeral services set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Deer Creek home with Rev. Thomas L. of the Deer Creek Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial in Deer Creek Cemetery.

John B. Cornell St. Joseph Hospital Deer Creek Pauline Kenneth Catherine Oscar Heins Galveston Charles Cornell Harold Fouts Thomas l

Camden Merchants Dominate Reynolds Boosters 9 to 1

Camden Merchants defeated Reynolds Boosters 9 to 1 on Sunday at Reynolds. Dora McCain pitched his first game of the season, allowing six hits, no passes, and eight strikeouts. Camden had 9 runs, 13 hits, and 4 errors while Reynolds scored once with 6 hits and 4 errors. The local team plans to host Kewanna Merchants, undefeated and featuring a star pitcher, next Sunday at Camden.

Camden Merchants Reynolds Reynolds Boosters Dora McCain Camden Kewanna Merchants Tion

Mrs Mary E Shanks Burial Thursday

Mrs Mary E Shanks 82 widow of L P Shanks died at home Tuesday after a lingering illness. Lifelong Carroll county resident. Survived by sons Clay Leonard Orris daughter Ursula Badger and sisters Malinda Chapman Rose Stine. Funeral at Paint Creek church and burial in Paint Creek cemetery.

Mary E. Shanks L. P. Shanks Camden Route 1 Carroll County Clay Leonard Orris Logansport Ursula Badger Malinda Chapman Galveston Rose Stine California Paint Creek Church Gordon Watson Paint Creek Cemetery

Mrs Delbert Armstrong Dies in Lafayette

Dorothy Babbs Armstrong 27 of Lawrenceburg Illinois died at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after a brief illness shortly after arriving at her parents home Rev and Mrs Arthur Babbs She is survived by her husband Delbert Armstrong and daughter Joan Diane Funeral services were held in Lafayette Monday Mr Armstrong a son of Ellis Armstrong of Young America and former Camden residents

Dorothy Babbs Armstrong Delbert Joan Diane Lawrenceburg Illinois Logansport St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Arthur Babbs

Camden 4 H Hustlers Meet At Camden School

The Camden 4 H Hustlers gathered at the Camden School Building on Thursday June 15 1939 at 1 30 PM with Marjorie Shonk presiding. Seventeen members attended and Roberta Morgason Carol Yerkes Joan Beaugher and Wilma Jean Bryan gave demonstrations and a reading before games at the baseball field. The next meeting is set for June 22 1939 at 1 30 PM back at the Camden School Building.

Camden 4-H Hustlers Camden Marjorie Shonk Elizabeth Walbert Farm Bureau Roberta Morgason Carol Yerkes Joan Beaugher Wil

Former Camden Resident Returns for Visit

Mrs Jessie Chapman of Oakland California visits Camden as cousin of Mrs Effie Wyatt. Formerly Miss Jessie Lenon daughter of Samuel and Margaret Lenon she left Camden about thirty five years ago and has made only one prior visit. She has been visiting her sister Mrs Frank Porter in Florida for a couple of months.

Jessie Chapman Oakland California Effie’ Wyatt Chapman Jessie Lenon Samual Margaret Lenon Camden Frank Porter Florida

Praise and Patience Amid Hard Times

A regional poem reflects on drought pests and heat, urging readers to stop complaining and trust in an all wise Father whose mercy never fails. It encourages gratitude, humility, and confession as storms pass and blessings arrive. The piece ends with a hopeful refrain about heavenly promises and a brighter outlook.

Newbery and Caldecott Winners Named at Conference

The Newbery prize goes to Elizabeth Enright for Thimble Summer about Garnet Linden on a Wisconsin farm. Thomas Handforth wins the Caldecott for Mei Li, a picture book from Peiping. Both awards honor distinguished American children’s books from the past year.

Elizabeth Enright Gladys English American Library Association Commerce High School San Francisco Association Caldecott Thomas Handforth Mei Li Miss Enright Garnet Linden Wisconsin Frank Lloyd Handforth Mei-Li Peiping Frederick Melcher Publishers’ Weekly Hendrick van Loon Kate Seredy Dorothy P. Lathrop

Floyd Sink Donates Potatoes to Local Institutions

Carroll county potato grower Floyd Sink donated one hundred bushels of potatoes to each of four Lafayette institutions. The K of P Home Cary Home for Children St Elizabeth hospital and St Joseph Home received the aid on Monday.

Floyd Sink Carroll County Mr. Sink K. of P. Home Cary Home St. Elizabeth Hospital St. Joseph Home Lafayette

Children’s Day at Rockfield Church Play and Processional

Rockfield Presbyterian Sunday School hosts Children's Day with a two act play North and South set in a Washington logging camp. The program includes scripture songs recitations solos and a welcoming procession led by a junior choir and several children and church members listed as participants.

Rockfield Presbyterian Sunday School Washington State Reuben Holgren Letty Dorcas Holgren Kentucky Helen Jane Hinkle June Groninger Eileen Bender Willadean Flora Fedora Lucas Betty Jo McCarty Tom Bender Dick McCarty Jack Good Hal Roy Hinkle Earnest Bob Shideler Charles Thomas Bill Gerald Smith Tedford Ben Groninger Gerald Smith Carol Bryan Tiny Tots Kay Black Carolyn Coble Glen Fincher Norma Allen Darrell Zinn Norma Louise Nagle Hugo Arlene Plan Young Ladies Choir

In Memoriam Doris Ellen Mullins

In memory of our daughter Doris Ellen Mullins who died June 23 1936. Our Doris Ellen we miss you so Why did you leave us dear We know they need you in Heaven too But darling we need you here You are a little angel now And you are happy dear But as years go by our Doris Ellen will be thinking of you here Sadly missed by Mr and Mrs J R Mullins and son

Doris Ellen Mullins Doris Ellen Heaven Darling

Indiana unemployment claims show workers returning to jobs

Indiana Unemployment Compensation Division reports 9000 of 23000 claimants, whose accounts opened in late April to May 1938, remained unemployed long enough for maximum benefits. Weekly, hundreds of partially exhausted accounts are canceled. The findings counter claims that benefits discourage work, showing many claimants returned to private employment while still using benefits.

Indiana

Dr Scarseth to Speak on Soils and Men at Field Day

Purdue University soil chemist Dr George D Scarseth will be the principal speaker at the Small Grain and Legume Field Day at the Soils and Crops Experiment Farm on June 23. His career spans Wisconsin farming, three universities, United Fruit Co in Central America, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and since 1938 the Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station.

George D. Scarseth Agronomy Purdue University Soils and Crops Experiment Farm Wisconsin United Fruit Company Central America Alabama Polytechnic Institute Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station Scarseth Indiana Ithis State

Future Farmers 4 H Club Meets in Washington Township

The Future Farmers 4 H Club of Washington Township met at Billie Yeakley’s home near Deer Creek on Wednesday June 14 at 7 30 P M. James Campbell served as president and twelve members attended. The secretary’s report was read and approved. Yerkes spoke about his garden. Club material was distributed and record books were discussed. Games and refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 5 at 7 30 P M at Dean Yerkes’ home.

Farmers 4-H Club Washington Township Billie Yeakley Deer Creek James Campbell An Yerkes Dean Yerkes

Vacation Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors

A long list of residents and guests share leisure visits and travels. Junior Shanks enjoys a two week vacation while Ella Yakey visits home folks from Chicago and Edith Wilson travels from Pennsylvania to the Delmar Galbreth home. Other entries note visits across Indiana towns and gatherings with relatives, plus a marriage announcement for Delbert Armstrong and Dorothy Babbs.

Junior Shanks Ella Yakey Chicago Edith Wilson Delmar Galbreth

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Beu Ular Val Roxy Attractions Delphi Townsend Corrigan Camden Club Fetes Baseball News Mr. and Mrs. Dickine Delbert Armstrong Kaileth Evry Newbery Award Rockfield Memoriam J. R.mullios Dr. Scarseth Future Farmers Club Rev Mrs. Bender Donna Mummert Fay Francis George Williams Hanely Apperton South Bend Don Markin Columbia City David Ringer Cecil Alma D. T. Wyatt Peggy Miller Anna Miller Pearl Arion Barbara Duwller Monticello Will Musselman Harry Thomas Dale Frankfort Charles Guard Paul Marjorie Kahl Wayne Brechbiel Roy Leiber Fort Wayne C. E. Baker Mrs. Carroll Harrison Mrs James Sharp Rufus Lenon Mary Tribbett Carl Raber Tom Raber John Raber Colfax Raynes Gardner Helen Agnes Raber George Cree R.G Walter Cree Marion Monroe Dilton Harold Jones Jess Kendall Zephar Humerickhouse Katie Humerickhouse Ross Allen Alice Leslie Fred Andy Reiken Mexico the County Medical Association B. F. Wray Fannie Shortridge Neal Mrs. McCain Wyatt James Shanks Urmston Susie Rhinehart Burlington Evelyn Price Kokomo Lee Sink Miss Fern McCarty Mrs. Herbert Teel Bringhurst Mrs. Teel Delbert A. Armstrong Ellis Armrae Dorothy Babbs A. V. Babbs
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