Local Families Spend Time with Relatives Across Town
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Arburn and daughter are visiting Mrs. Mary Johnson in Oakland City this week. Mrs. Perry Paul and her son from Muncie spent Friday with sister Mrs. William Clifton and family. Miss Lucille Pritchard returns home at week’s end from a two week vacation with relatives in Knightstown and New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Paul
Muncie
William Clifton
Lucille Pritchard
Knightstown
New Castle
Carrie Waddell
Walter
H. H. Stretch
Weekend Visit From Indianapolis Folks
Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Indianapolis spent the weekend with home folks in the community returning to their routine after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Indianapolis
Mrs Ashe and daughter visit in Quincy Illinois
Mrs. Fred Ashe and her daughter have returned to their home in Quincy Illinois after spending several days last week with Mr and Mrs Charles Loeb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ashe
Quincy
Iil
Charles Loeb
Mrs. Alice Parson Spends Friday in Richmond with Kin
Mrs. Alice Parson visited Richmond on Friday to spend time with relatives and friends, enjoying a social afternoon in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Parson
Richmond
Community Sends Caravans to Honor Pete Chapman
A crowd of over two hundred local baseball fans joined a caravan to Perry Stadium Indianapolis to honor Pete Chapman former Indianapolis team member. The Lincoln high school band accompanied the visitors and performed during the game as rain halted the second match delaying several hours before the march home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Stadium
Indianapolis
Pete Chapman
Lincoln High School
Norman Perry
The
Indians
Dublin Items and Public Opinion Columns
Local notes record social visits in Dublin with kinfolk in Bentonville New Castle and Richmond along with canning club activities and a planned pilgrimage. The column closes with a strong letter praising the New Deal while opposing utility industry pressure and PWA loan and grant policies.
Utility taxation and public competition threaten private power firms
Gloucester columnist argues the Holding Company Act of 1935 will have limited impact while rising utility taxes and public competition erode private electric systems. He notes regulated rates fell to half of 25 years ago, predicts economies from asset swaps, warns municipal plants will shift tax burdens, and questions federal borrowing to fund new public power projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Rockefellers
Morgans
United States
Canada
Gloucester
Mass
SEC
Public power spending and private investment clash in proposed amendment
The article argues new public plants won t boost prosperity and may deter private capital, noting nearly a billion dollars yearly for private power plants. It discusses a proposed amendment to a 4 billion spending bill to bar PWA funds as gifts for competing systems and urges lawmakers who opposed the amendment to reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
PWA
Indianapolis and Rushville Families Attend Krahl Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Danner of Indianapolis Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Newhouse of Rushville and Mrs. Toppin of New Castle spent Wednesday with relatives and friends here and attended the funeral of M. R. Krahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Danner
Indianapolis
C. A. Newhouse
Rushville
Toppin
New Castle
M. R. Krahl
Newkirk Visit Left Marks in Richmond Gathering
Mr and Mrs Elmer Newkirk visited relatives and friends at Richmond on Saturday, sharing time with local kin and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Elmer Newkirk
Richmond
Mrs. Lottie Copeland Resting Comfortably at Son’s Home
Mrs. Lottie Copeland's condition remains about the same and she is resting fairly comfortably at the home of her son Roy Copeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Copeland
Roy Copeland
Protection For The Jobless In Washington
A senatorial committee probes charges that politics intruded into unemployment funds. Lawmakers in several states pledge stricter measures next session to curb biased distribution. Americans demand impartial aid and full efficiency free from factional pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Lincoln High Band to Appear on Centennial Program
Lincoln high school band will appear on the Centennial program at Spiceland Saturday afternoon and evening. The Quakers of our sister town will appreciate the good music of this popular band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Spiceland
Rebekah Lodge Plans September District Meeting
On Monday evening the Rebekah lodge met and arranged to host the district meeting here in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Mrs. Sowers and Selves Visit Richland Friends
Mrs. Wm. Sowers Mrs. Grover Selves and daughters Helen and Martha spent Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Naegele at Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sowers
Grover Selves
Helen
Martha
Frank Naegele
Richand
Cramer Family Visits Hormels in Liberty
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cramer and Mrs. L. Cramer of Gary spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hormel at Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Cramer
L. Cramer
Gary
Earl Hormel
Liberty
Myers Family Weekend Visit to Cincinnati
Mr and Mrs J M Myers spent the weekend with her mother in Cincinnati reflecting family travel.
Garden party for Service Guild at Mrs. Kuster home
The Service Guild of the M. E. church enjoyed a garden party Tuesday evening at Mrs. Willis Kuster's home. Miss Ruth Dodson and Miss Leeta Conner assisted, and Margaret Conner helped with the event. Mrs. A J Nabers presented an article written for Pictorial by Caroline Celia Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Willis Kuster
Ruth Dodson
Leeta
Margaret Conner
Caroline Celia Cole
A. J. Nabers
Davis Family Visited Brother in Indian
Mr and Mrs C P Davis and family spent Sunday with his brother William Davis and family at Indian Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Davis
William Davis
Indianapolis
Jacksons Visit Relatives From Middletown and Cincinnati
Mr and Mrs Archie Jackson of Middletown Ohio and Miss Betty June Jackson of Cincinnati visited relatives and friends here Sunday indicating a family gathering or social call during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Jackson
Middletown
Ohio
Betty June Jackson
Cincinnati
Richmond Family Guests At Chiarenze Home
Mr and Mrs Olin Scott and their son John Sparr of Richmond visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Angelo Chiarenze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Scott
John Sparr
Richmond
Angelo Chiarenze
Moss Scott Move From Kerlin Property to Barrett House
Mr and Mrs Moss Scott relocated Monday from the Kerlin property on Church street into the Barrett house on south Boundary street in a residential move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Scott
Kerlin
Church Street
Barrett
South Boundary Street
IU football publicity committee named for 1938 season
Robert Harmeier was named on Indiana University's football publicity committee to promote the 1938 season. The statewide group is drawn from juniors and seniors and Indiana residents, with posters and blotters of the schedule mailed to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harmeier
Indiana University
State University
Indiana
I. U
Build Before the Boom is Advice to Future Home Owners
In Indianapolis R. W. Slagle of the Indiana Lumber and Builders Supply Association argues that building in 1938 yields better value than 1926. He notes lower material costs, improved materials, and a new monthly amortized mortgage, with rising land rents and labor costs signaling a coming boom. Smart people build before a boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
R. W. Slagle
Indiana Lumber and Builders Supply Association
Slagle
Fryman Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Elmer Fryman marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday at their country home west of Dublin. Attendees included John O Hill, Will English, Claude Smith with Bert Orme of Rushville, Cyrus Tomkins of Milroy, Nettie Wills, John F Burd of Manilla, Cleve Geise with son James, Lowell Geise of Carthage, Ed Nation of New Castle, and Marion Oldham with son of Beech Grove neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Fryman
Dublin
John O. Hill
Will English
Claude Smith
Bert Orme
Rushville
Cyrus Tomkins
Milroy
Nettie Wills
John F. Burd
Manilla
Cleve Geise
James
Lowell Geise
Wrights Visit Furgasons in Pans Illinois
Mr and Mrs Don Wright of Pans IL were overnight guests Wednesday night of Mr and Mrs Raymond Furgason in a brief social notice noting local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wright
Pans, IL
Raymond Furgason
Reckless Drivers Urged to Lose Licenses in Storms
The piece lambasts drivers who perform dangerous stunts in severe weather. It notes torrents and poor visibility as background while criticizing repeat offenders for disregarding traffic rules and endangering lives. It calls for the law to revoke licenses until proper driving is learned.
Betty Diffenderfer Returns Home for Weekend
Miss Betty Diffenderfer visits home from Indianapolis for a weekend with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Diffenderfer
Indianapolis
Society NOTES: Visiting relatives and travel updates
Miss Agnes Morris travels to St Ignace Michigan for several weeks. Miss Gladys Thornburg of Losantville stays several weeks with her sister Mrs James May and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Morris
St. Ignace, Mich
Gladys Thornburg
Losantville
Mrs. James May
The Low Down Hickory Grove
A satirical column from a Texas town mocks a Texas City decision to grant funds for electric lights in San Antonio. The writer ridicules borrowing money for unnecessary projects and cautions against wasting funds on nonessential upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Washington
Texas
Garrett Family Visit Highlights Cincinnati Kin
Mr and Mrs Frank Garrett and their Cincinnati family were Sunday guests of their uncle Gus Garrett, sharing a family reunion at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garrett
Cincinnati
Gus Garrett
Women host cooperative dinner bridge party in Muncie
Mrs James Bozoarth and a group of eleven women hosted a cooperative dinner bridge party Wednesday at the home of Mrs McKinley Leapley in Muncie. Attending were Mrs George Wheeler Mrs Earl Clevenger Mrs Charles Lowry Mrs Roy Kellam Mrs James Butler Mrs Russell Chapman Mrs Durwood Moore Mrs Walter Mortiboy Mrs John Kin singer and Mrs Forrest Hull of Elwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bozoarth
George Wheeler
Earl Clevenger
Charles Lowry
Roy Kellam
James Butler
Russell Chapman
Durwood Moore
Walter Mortiboy
John Kinsinger
Forrest Hull
Elwood
McKinley Leapley
Muncie
Miss Mary Bertsch Returns From Western States Tour
Miss Mary Bertsch has completed a month long tour of the Western states visiting several cities and meeting local residents and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bertsch
Mrs Ludington Visits Lancaster and Relatives Abroad
Mrs. Frank Ludington spent several days last week in Lancaster Ohio with her daughter Mrs J J Hood Lett and family. Mrs Jennie Hockett has returned home after visiting relatives in Richmond and Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ludington
Lancaster, O
J. J. Hoodlett
Jennie Hockett
Richmond
Dayton
Ohio
Maple Family Visit Near Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Floyd Maple and Detroit guests spent Wednesday with their sons Robert and Richard Maple at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Maple
Detroit, Mich
Robert
Richard Maple
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Republican Wo mans Club gathering in Cambridge City
A meeting of the Republican Women’s Club of Cambridge City will be held in the Central School building auditorium Friday evening August 12 at 7 30 o clock. Hon Raymond S Springer of Connersville will be the guest speaker. Special music by Dorotha Hoover and her accordion band of New Castle. This is an open meeting all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Womans Club
Cambridge City
Central School
Raymond S. Springer
Connersville
Dorotha Hoover
New Castle
Hodson Family Weekend Visit From Covington Ky
Mr and Mrs Herbert Hodson and their daughter from Covington Kentucky spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Hodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hodson
Covington, Ky
Mrs
Arthur Hodson
Mrs Florence Stone Visits Cincinnati Kin
Mrs Florence Stone and her daughter and son from Cincinnati spent Sunday with her father Robert Reynolds. Bobbie Stone is visiting this month with his grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Stone
Cincinnati
Robert Reynolds
Bobbie Stone
Milton Social News Highlights from Local Families
Milton area residents share visits and travel notes as John Kirkman family visits Mrs. R. C. Parker. Psi Iota Xi sorority banquet in Cambridge City. several neighbors and relatives visit Milton. new home for Mr. and Mrs. Durley on State road 1. McMahan family relocating from Somerville to Oxford. Gene Durley released from hospital after illness. Barbara Wilson plans Dover Delaware vacation. Christian Church Missionary Society August meeting held with program led by Mrs. Harry Caldwell and refreshments served by hostesses. additional visits from Dr. C. C. Gause and family in Indianapolis. continued social notices from Milton area households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirkman
Anderson
R. C. Parker
Lloyd Heller
Ivan Drury
Psi Iota Xi Sorority
Misses Morris
Cambridge City
Clarence Chase
Richmond
Joyce
Janet DuGranrut
Indianapolis
Frank DuGranrut
Eva Thornburg
Ivan Durley
State Road 1
Neil McMahan
Milton
Somerville
Ohio
Oxford
Gene
Paul Brenneman
Peru
Delmar Doddridge
Michigan
J. C. Gause
C. C. Gause
Carthage
Harry Gause
Dickie
Barbara Wilson
Dover
Del
Ed. Wilson
E. P. Jones
Ralph Boyd
Will Behan
Ernest Jones
J. P. Jones
Christian Church Missionary Society
C. A. Leverton
Harry Caldwell
Blanche Doty
Wallace Warren
Nettie Bennett
Alma Wagner
Leverton
Earl Crawford
Will Wissler
Howard Kirlin
Nora Scott
Wallace
Ben Williams
Wm. Barney
Doty
Bennett
Caldwell
Maude Thurman
Carl Caldwell
Oliver Wallace
Ulysses Durham
Minerva Hale
Grover Slonaker
Miss Wagner
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Robert Young
Cecil Jpckett
Barnard Smith
Lauderdale
Florida
Ernest Huddleston
van Crawford
C. Fread
L R Kirby
Hagerstown
Paul Schock
Thelma Meeks
Ida Westlake
Mary Schock
Foster Huff
Carlton Bowne
iRchmond
Clarence Ingermann
Arlie Hunnicutt
Emma Cox
Sam White
Floyd Beeson
C.H. Staats
Henry County Hospital
Raymond Hunnicutt
Virginia Mendenhall
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Carrie Cath
Chester Smith
E. C. Smith
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Everett Floyd
Will Floyd
E. C. Morgan
Frank Watson
Lewisville
Dublin Home Economics Club
Charles Owens
Miss Lindstrom
Miss Lindstrum
E. H. Lindstrum
Mesdames
Hall Vanderbeck
Alvin Knyder
Logan Roszell
Guy Belden
Arthur Conner
R. Wasson
Orin McCullough
Brett Walters
Herbert Cain
Harry Kinneman
Lester Snyde
Jessie Heacock
L. Gilbert
Mary Champe
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