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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
Readable fragments describe weekly events and people in Rockfield District. Mentions include local figures, upcoming programs, and community happenings. details are garbled but reference to events across days and posts suggests a general community recap.
Efforts led by W S Paden secure a ten acre tract from the Pennsylvania Railway between Paint Creek and Deer Creek for a town park near Camden. Ground clearing, trails, roads, furnaces and seating are planned with a hilltop overlook. the park may be named Magen Park in honor of Paden. A community gathering at the Paden camp shared a belfry, meal, and appreciation for the project.
Mrs H Baker district president presided at her home on Wednesday afternoon as Harold Baker and Harold Wyatt entertained about sq members of the District Federation of Clubs. Reports from department chairs were given and county presidents announced committee appointments. Light refreshments closed the meeting.
The Camden Cubs will face Headlee on Sunday with players from Camden and Deer Creek. Managed by Lewis McFatridge, the game has no admission fee and invites community support.
Lucia Fern Schinmann and James G. Place wed at the bride’s Long Beach home of 3764 Brayton Avenue. The ceremony conducted by Rev G G Stewart followed a pink and lavender decor with heirloom cake figures. The couple plans a honeymoon in San Diego then a summer home in the Valley of the Falls.
Ninety five laws of the 1935 session go into effect Monday after Governor Paul V McNutt issued a proclamation declaring the acts operative. Some acts already took effect due to emergency provisions, and 325 laws were passed by the 1935 session.
Trustee Carl Raber announces Camden schools staff for next year with listings for principal, coaches, and subject teachers including Harry Hatton Lloyd Joyce Jeanette Hyman Donna Ritchey Robert Hunt Nandice Jackson Jeanette Wolfe Leona Mills Mildred Armick Marie Martin and unfilled 4th 5th grade positions
Mrs. George Cree died at her home north of town after a stroke of paralysis struck a week earlier. She is survived by her husband two sons Walter of Marion and R G at home a daughter Mrs Arcia Landis of Idaville two brothers Blaine and Eli Tribbett and two sisters Mrs Ada Cree of Peru and Mrs Stuart Downing of Rockfield. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 00 PM at the Rockfield Christian Church.
Mr and Mrs W H Zook celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday June 24 with twenty six relatives and friends at the Zook home. A nine layer cake decorated with a castle and doves stood at the center as a feast was served cafeteria style. The couple married at Roan on June 20 Piss and have not had a death in their immediate family.
John Benner 83 retired Carroll county farmer died Friday night at his daughter Mrs Frank Sink home in Clinton township after three months illness. Born Oct 1 1852 in Carroll county he lived there all his life. Survived by daughter and two sons Jesse Benner Burrows and Dr Charles Benner Chicago. Funeral at Keeps Creek Church burial in adjoining cemetery.
Mrs Louella Grace Emerick 51 died at home Tuesday morning after a long illness. Wife of Arthur Emerick, she leaves a daughter Mrs Ken Been of Burrows and two grandchildren. Survived by three sisters Mrs Chas Davis Flora Mrs Clifford Lontz Rockfield and Mrs Jesse Herr Buffalo. Funeral services were held Thursday with burial in Rockfield cemetery.
Complete plans for the 1935 State Poultry Tour to be held July 9 10 and 11 have been announced by Leon Todd Purdue poultry specialist The tour starts in Lafayette with visits to poultry farms and an overnight there The second day goes to a Lafayette farm Kellerman Turkey Farm at Romney Attica Country Club lunch Then visits three practical farms en route to Turkey Run State Park for the second night Schedule available at the County Agent's office.
Hiram Martin and W. W. Snoeberger were reported to be in Indianapolis, indicating a local or regional engagement. Further details were not provided in the accessible text.
Camiden residents were shocked as Omar Stout, a Bluffton druggist, died by suicide after moving his business to Crareder. He left a wife, three children, and two brothers. funeral plans were not yet set. Family and neighbors extend sympathy as investigations proceed.
Camden postal service ends a long era as Cheetles Rice retires after thirty years on the route May 14 1955. The route's history recalls early carriers and the shift from horse and buggy to autos, with routes reorganized on July 1 and many rural carriers retiring in Carroll County.
About one hundred persons attended the Jackson Two Farm Bureau gathering at the Camden Community Building Wednesday evening. Deer Creek township staged The Calamity Howler and Jefferson Two presented Grandmother's Grains of Advice. Arthur Mullin discussed Rural Electrification and other topics. Ice cream was served after.
Miss Ora Cox a longtime educator in Cass County died Friday at her sister’s home in Claypool. She was born October 10, 1862 near Twelve Mile and educated at Logansport and Chicago later teaching in Logansport, Claypool and Milford area schools before retirement. Funeral services were held at the Claypool Methodist Church with burial at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Surviving are five nephews and three nieces.
Mrs Bob Hedde and family and Mrs Leonard Yerkes and daughters were Tuesday evening supper guests at the Carl Raber home. Mr and Mrs Davidson and son Clarence were in Versalles Ohio today attending the funeral of Mrs Davidson's brother. Ord Britton is visiting relatives here this week. Douglas Warren has returned to the home of his mother Mrs N L Warren after a short visit with relatives in Cadillac. He expects to leave the first of the week for Leavenworth Kansas.
The Rockfield club held a regular meeting with a vocal duet by Mui Rloy Phormas and Breethael, a piano painting by Mrs Robert Bowman, and a concluding play. Guests enjoyed cake and iced tea after notes by Mrs Jobo Abe Cleary and others. The next meeting at Mrs Monroe Brechbiel's home will feature a project lesson and a dinner.
Rev. V C Rogers, who became pastor of the Methodist church in January 1934, is returned to lead Camden’s church. He is also a Jefferson High School teacher and aims to continue church activities and revival meetings, with Rally Day in October and a Sunday School piece in summer. He will visit West Point next Sunday and invites those without a church to attend.
A union dedication service for Camden Park is planned Sunday at 4 30 PM with pastors from Burrows Rockfield and Camden and their colleagues invited. An old hymn sing and address by Rev. Lewis Stanger will occur. Visitors may tour the park see improvements and tie displays.
The clipped 1888 notes report residents health and homes, yardwork and visits, with events like a Harvest Home, an Old Settlers meeting, a German Baptist communion, and a debate on Women's Rights. Names include Dr Blt Armstrong, Daisy Fearnot, Katie Gordon, J B McElwain, and others in Delphi and nearby towns.
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