Health Seal Sale Opens Countywide Tuberculosis Drive
The annual Tuberculosis Health Seal sale has begun in Jackson township with Psi Iota Xi and Mrs. Russell Worl leading. Seals fund local and national TB campaigns, with bonds priced at 5, 10 and 25 dollars and committees coordinating mail distribution and purchases.
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Jackson Township
Psi Iota Xis
Russell Worl
Cambridge City
Fred Hines
Robert Beeson
Dublin
Ivan Druley
Milton
Card Party Sponsored by American Legion in Dublin
LeRoy Toutpost leads a card party sponsored by the American Legion Friday night December 2 at 8 o clock in the Dublin Legion hall. Door and table prizes will be awarded. Public is cordially invited.
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LeRoy Toutpost
American Legion
Dublin Legion Hall
Mr and Mrs Fox Dined With Cain at Economy
Mr. and Mrs. O G Fox were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cain at Economy. The social visit highlighted local community ties and cordial hospitality in the town gathering.
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O. G. Fox
Earl Cain
Community Notes From Germantown and Surroundings
Local residents attend family gatherings and services as Thanksgiving and weekend visits unfold. Events highlight visits from relatives of the Rodenberg, Shaefer, Sourbeer, and Kinsinger families, church socials, a new men’s club in Pershing, and travel plans to Dayton Ohio.
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B. F. Sourbeer
A. E. Ehle
Richmond
Everett Rodenberg
Marshall
Walter Shaefer
Stewart
Evangelical Church
Homestead Inn
John McKee
Sandra
Dayton
Ohio
Men of Pershing
I. O. O. F. Hall
Bank
Lee Hartman
George Faucett
Alice
Spiceland
Ladies’ Aid
Chain Stores Faces ife Death Struggle
A 1938 piece argues a January Congress bill could tax big retail chains into breakup or bankruptcy. It cites chains reducing prices by about ten percent, improving cleanliness and merchandising, and boosting workers’ living standards by about five percent, benefiting farmers and manufacturers through higher demand.
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New York City
Congress
Debating Chain Stores and The Future of Big Retail
A reader column analyzes the impact of chain stores on communities noting higher local tax payments and wages, but criticizes mass buying and price suppression of independents. It debates big business size, distribution of power, and a possible policy half-way halt within state lines, inviting letters and offering a prize.
Backbone of Communities: Independents vs Chains
A discussion extols locally owned progressive shops as vital to towns offering service, delivery, credit, and community insight. It argues independents can match chains on price and service if chains avoid loss leaders, noting independent numbers rising from 234,000 in 1929 to 804,000 at the last census. The piece frames the issue as fundamental and unresolved.
Babson Park letter urges chain store tax debate
Babson Park Massachusetts editor notes Roger Babson’s weekly piece on chain stores and a Texas bill taxing chains by stores and states. He urges readers to submit 300 word letters for prizes and publication, with examples from A&P Penny Woolworth and others.
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Babson Park
Mass
Tribune
Roger Babson
Patman
Texas
Congress
A&p
Penny
Woolworth
Publishers Financial Bureau
David L. Babson
V P
Thalls Family Dines With Out-of-Town Guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Thalls and daughter Betty of Hagerstown and Mr and Mrs Theron Tischner and family of New Castle were dinner guests Thursday of Mr and Mrs Orville Thalls.
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Harry Thalls
Betty
Hagerstown
Theron Tischner
New Castle
Orville Thalls
Degree of Pocahontas Lodge Stated Meeting Notice
The Degree of Pocahontas lodge calls a stated meeting this Thursday at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend as officer elections are on the agenda.
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Pocahontas Lodge
Indiana students return from Thanksgiving visit
Misses Dorothea Urbahns Rose Mary Arburn and Arnold Bachmann and David Wilson Robert Harmeier and Ralph Faucett have returned to Indiana University after spending their Thanksgiving vacation with home folks.
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Dorothea Urbahns
Rosemary Arburn
Arnold Bachmann
David Wilson
Robert Harmeier
Ralph Faucett
Indiana University
Hines Family Weekend Guests Across Indiana
Mr and Mrs Roy Hines of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs John Hines with daughter of Union Mills were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hines and family.
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Roy Hines
Indianapolis
John Hines
Union Mills
Floyd Hines
Evangelical Church Sponsors Chili and Oyster Supper
Pershing Evangelical church plans a chili and oyster supper on Wednesday December 7 at the Homestead Inn Pershing inviting the community to attend.
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Evangelical Church
Pershing
Homestead Inn
Main Street To Shine With Christmas Decorations
Local merchants Kiwanis Public Affairs committee and Saturday sugar distribution group organized a drive to fund Main street Christmas lights. Three blocks will feature colored bulbs and green trimmings, with the Town Board offering strong support to complete the project.
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Kiwanis Club
Main Street
Nolan Allen Returns Home After Thanksgiving Visit
Nolan Allen has returned to Lan sing Michigan after spending Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Allen.
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Nolan Allen
Lansing, Mich
Mrs
Forrest Allen
Charles Winter and son visit Dayton with the Winter family
Charles Winter and his son Harry spent Thursday in Dayton Ohio with Dr and Mrs Sherril Winter and their family.
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Charles Winter
Harry
Dayton, Ohio
Sherril Winter
Ballinger Family Visits Hoover Relatives This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ballinger and their daughter from Connersville visited her mother Mrs. Maude Hoover and other relatives over the weekend.
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Arthur Ballinger
Connersville
Maude Hoover
Mrs Hazel Hubbard Visits Relatives in Lafayette and Dublin
Miss Hazel Hubbard of Lafayette spent the weekend with relatives here and at Dublin, enjoying a brief country visit and family gathering amid the traveling.
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Hazel Hubbard
Lafayette
Dublin
Aunt’s Critical Condition prompts Centerville trip
Mrs. Alpheus Martindale was called to Centerville last week due to the critical condition of her aunt Mrs. Lydia Harvey who was shot several months ago by her son in law who then killed himself. Mrs Harvey is the mother of the late Flave Harvey of this city.
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Alpheus Martindale
Centerville
Lydia Harvey
Betty Lawrence Girl Struck By Car Near Carolina Hill
Six year old Betty Lawrence was cut and bruised on the head after running into a car driven by Joe Meyers near her Carolina Hill home. Meyers was absolved of responsibility in the accident.
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Betty Lawrence
Clarence Lawrence
Joe Meyers
Carolina Hill
Mr. Meyers
Golay Family Spent Weekend with Kin in Logansport and Marion
Mr and Mrs Melvin Golay and their son visited relatives in Logansport and Marion to end the week.
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Melvin Golay
Logansport
Marion
Neighborly Club Meeting Set for December 6 at Monger Home
The Neighborly club will gather December 6 at Mrs. Walter Monger’s residence. Mrs. Roscoe Roberts leads the afternoon topic and Mrs. B. R. Conner arranges the entertainment.
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Walter Monger
Roscoe Roberts
B. R. Conner
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs. Diffenderfer's Home
The Wednesday Bridge club was entertained yesterday at the home of Mrs. Belle Diffenderfer on Church Street.
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Belle Diffenderfer
Church Street
Perry Paul Family Weekend in Muncie Visit
Mr and Mrs Perry Paul and son Jimmie of Muncie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs William Clifton and other relatives.
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Perry Paul
Jimmie of
Muncie
William Clifton
Harold Leapley Takes Over West End Filling Station
Harold Leapley assumes management of the West End Filling station after purchasing the interest of Lawrence Schneider.
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Harold Leapley
West End
Lawrence Schneider
Moschells Welcome Son Jerry Lee in Henry County
Mr and Mrs Harold Moschell of New Castle announce the birth of a son Jerry Lee on November 24 at Henry County hospital. Mrs Moschell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Smith of this city.
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Harold Moschell
New Castle
Jerry Lee
Henry County Hospital
Moschell
Herman Smith
Arburns and Rosemary Visit Sites for Thanksgiving at New Lisbon
Mr and Mrs L W Arburn and daughter Rosemary of Indiana University spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs Sites at New Lisbon.
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L. W. Arburn
Rosemary
Indiana University
Sites
New Lisbon
Milford Woman Visits Parents Over Weekend
Mrs. Rufus Boyer of Milford Center Ohio spent the last of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs C A Wyer.
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Rufus Boyer
Milford Center
Ohio
C. A. Wyer
Smiths Visiting Chalmers at Marion This Week
Mr and Mrs C B Smith are spending the week with Mr and Mrs George Chalmers at Marion.
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Mrs C B Smith
George Chalmers
Marion
Homer Smith Taken To Meany Comat
Homer Smith was moved Sunday to the Meany Comat for observation and treatment following an illness or injury.
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Homer Smith
Speed limit signs to be posted in Cambridge City
Cambridge City and other towns along U S 40 will install speed limit signs of 20 30 and 40 mph under Hallie Meyers guidance to curb reckless driving. The marshal Frank Craig urges caution, adherence to road rules, and public cooperation to maintain a no casualty record.
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State Highway Department
Hallie Meyers
Cambridge City
U.S.40
Safety Department
Frank Craig
Local Families Note Births and Visits Across States
Logan Marson of Kendallville Indiana spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. John L. Marson. Ralph Craig of Edmore Michigan visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sanford announce the birth of a son Michael Sanford to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Nall of Louisville Kentucky on November 23 at Louisville hospital. Mrs. Nall is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford formerly lived here and graduated from Lincoln high school.
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Earl Wickersham
B. T. Wickersham
Jacksonburg
Everett Rodenberg
Forrest Allen
Centerville
John Rodenberg
Walter Shaefer
Main Street
Rodenberg
B. F. Sourbeer
Harry Rodenberg
Carl
Greensfork
Mary Louise
Pennville
Jesse Rodenberg
Wilbur and
Melvin
Ellis Grant
Connersville
Marshall Rodenberg
Harry Rush
Cincinnati
Logan Marson
Kendallville, Ind
John L. Marson
Ralph Craig
Edmore, Mich
Mrs
Roy Craig
Ben Sanford
Michael Sanford
C. N. Nall
Louisville
Louisville Hospital
Nall
Sanford
Lincoln High School
Psi Iota Xi Tea Explains Short Story Contest Rules
The Psi Iota Xi sorority hosts an annual tea for Senior girls at Lincoln High School to explain contest rules. Winners advance from community to district and state levels before national judging. Hostesses are Mrs Catherine Kittterman and Misses Marthanna Wissler and Margaret Conner.
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Psi Iota Xi
Lincoln High School
Catherine Kitterman
Marthanna Wissler
Margaret Conner
Public Debt Toll Seen in Election Outcomes
Commentators link election results to a push to curb rising debts. The piece cites a federal debt of 38 billion and state local debts totaling 57 billion, averaging 1800 per person, arguing taxes fund government and that the public wants politicians to heed this.
Vesper Service by Fidelis Guild at Baptist church
The Fidelis chapter of the World Wide Guild of the Baptist church will hold a vesper service Sunday at 4 30 p m. It opens with devotional When Thou Prays followed by the drama Star Trails with East Central Association guests from Rushville Connersville and Richmond. Guild officers Mrs Mattie Jacobs Central District President and Miss Anna Younger Rushville Secretary will attend. The public is invited to join.
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Fidelis Chapter
The
World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church
Guild
East Central Association
Rushville
Connersville
Richmond
Mattie Jacobs
Central District
Anna Younger
Church
Dublin Community Xmas Tree Celebration Planned
Dublin Indiana prepares its annual Community Christmas tree event with a parade carols and Santa visit on Christmas Eve. Funds are raised by the American Legion Auxiliary five dollars has been donated James Macy is treasurer Mary R Kennedy secretary Malcolm Layman chairs the organizing effort and local groups and individuals are urged to contribute funds for the program benefiting children and the less fortunate.
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Dublin
Ind
Santa Claus
Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary
James Macy
Mary R. Kennedy
Malcolm Layman
Santa
Thanksgiving-Dining and Visits Across Dublin Areas
Dublin residents recount Thanksgiving gatherings at Dr. Fackler in Richmond and with relatives across Connersville New Castle and Dayton. Visitors include the Doll family Shafer family Hunnicutt Kennedy Lawrence and Sherwood circle with many dinners parties and travel notes across Indiana communities.
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Ray Doll
Eugene
Robert Doll
Mrs. Fackler
Richmond
Clarence Ingermann
Connersville
C. A. Hunnicutt
James Shafer
New Castle
Marie Thomas
Dayton
Pearl Mullen
Will Floyd
Junius Clark
Mary R. Kennedy
Friends Church
Young Peoples Conference
Crawfordsville
Philip Schweikert
Fred Brown
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Germantown
Babson
BY Roger W. Babson
Babson Park, Mass
By Raymond Pitcairn
Catherine Lawrence
Will Lawrence
Elmer Hudson
Helen Hudson
Leonard Dean
Styles
Forrest Macy
Robert Lingenfelter
Lois
Arlie Hunnicutt
Doris
Raymond Hunnicutt
Charles Owens
Frank Guyatt
Everett Money
Margaret Smith
Charles Hunnicutt
Janet
Joyce
Doris Hunnicutt
Everett Sherwood
Carl Jackson
Messrs. and Mesdames Dele Jackson
Hugh Thompson
George Sherwood
Bentonville
Alvin Snyder
Harry Kinnaman
Ed. Sheets
Mary Boyer
Clara Jackson
Ruthley
Robert R. Rhoades
Lawrence Harria
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