07 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
1
Real estate ads promote a modern home with large garage garden and amenities. A 25 acre ground near a highway is offered as a bargain with no buildings, level and well drained. A brick residence on an improved street and an 80 acre farm are also marketed by the agency along with automobile insurance and stock company coverage options.
Front matter shows Cambridge City Indiana newspaper The Tribune dated July 7 1932 with editor Roy Copeland and postal registration information including subscription rate 1.50 per year and second class matter designation.
The piece argues rising car costs threaten ownership as taxes mount. It notes fuel tax, state tax, yearly license, property tax, and insurance add to the financial burden, while recalling past views of cars as signs of affluence. It concludes that only affluent owners can continue to afford operation.
The dairy business totals 10.25 billion with farmers owning about 9 billion in land and equipment while distributors hold 1.25 billion. When prices fall, farmers bear the cuts, prompting millions to join cooperatives as the farmers’ hopeful remedy for a fairer share and improved agricultural prospects.
The piece argues business leaders should abandon lament over low mood and stock law changes and instead pursue constructive actions to restore their enterprises. It condemns frequent gatherings that resemble social groups dwelling on distress and urges practical steps to weather difficulties.
The piece notes widespread pessimism among salesmen who begin talks with how business is, acknowledges a subdued boom, and urges practical, aggressive efforts to improve individual and collective commerce. It argues for constructive optimism and decisive action rather than post-mortem reviews of last year’s profits.
Horace Bowker president of American Agricultural Chemical Co. called for cutting farm land use at a New York meeting. National surveys show only two of six million farmers use commercial fertilizer. acreage could be reduced 25 to 50 percent with no yield loss and lower costs.
The Tribune urges readers to send local items of interest whether accidents illnesses births marriages deaths or unusual events qualify as news. Local readers are encouraged to share items via the paper or its paid correspondents in their community.
Beech Grove residents list visits from the Willis family and other distances including Charles Willis of Richmond and Mr and Mrs Thornton Heaton of Connersville. The annual Smalley reunion plans are set to become permanent with officer elections.
A Los Angeles carpenter is making the world’s largest Bible, a 1,094 pound volume with 8,148 pages. He stamps every character by hand using a stamping machine, and binds the pages in metal into thirty-two sections.
Straughn items list Saturday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Harvey Thomas and Melba Henley. Velma Reynolds visited Terre Haute Normal friend Edith Ward and Chas Ward. Glora Butler stayed with daughter Mrs John Brunner in New Lisbon. Lester Gilbert guests of aunts Mary and Attie Maple in Indianapolis. Eunice Bradway visited with R E Bradway's family during weekend and Fourth. Mrs P J O Connell of Indianapolis returned home after weeks with Ed Roy family. Charles Webster and Vivian Webster visited Ed Roy's family. Frank Real and sister in New Castle left for Kokomo. Viva Shockley Hesse and sons John and Ernest Shockley of California here for summer with grandmother Mrs J W Shockley. Mrs Ross Lockeridge of Bloomington, daughter of Mrs Shockley, visited. Salem Aid picnic drew attendees from here to Salem Grove Friday.
A long list of prominent locals and guests spans Lancaster to Cambridge City with shuttles to Illinois and Ohio. Families like Hickson OGrady Kocher Rush Schillinger and Slonaker clan join picnics, birthdays, and club events while Glen Hoel heads to Great Lakes training camp and others visit kin in Muncie Richmond and Center ville.
Jimmy reports a large black cat in the dining room. Father dismisses superstition and notes the cat may have eaten their dinner.
Reunions for Kimes School pupils and teachers set for Sunday July 10 at Rummel's grove northwest of town with a basket lunch. Bentonville School former pupils and teachers gather on school grounds July 10 for a basket dinner at noon, bring baskets and table service.
District No 6 school reunion set for Sunday August 7 at Rummel's grove northwest of town. Those unable to attend may send letters or greetings to Miss Ida Williams secretary Route 1 Cambridge City.
The Kiwanis Club schedules its Second Period for 1932 with July events including July 3 speaker on Citizenship Lamm, July 12 International Convention report Johnson and Winter, July 19 Health and Hygiene talk, July 26 business meeting, Aug 2 City Attorney address on Legal Administration, Aug 9 Floral Culture, Aug 16 Street and Road Maintenance by engineer W Helan, Aug 23 My Vacation by Cloyd and McKee, Aug 30 business meeting, Sept 6 District Convention report, Sept 18 Freight Rates by Eastern Railroads, Sept 20 Ladies Night, Sept 27 dues, Oct 4 Republican Barbeque, Oct 11 Officers for 1933, Oct 19 Democratic Rally, Oct 25 dues, Nov 11 Bird collection talk, Nov 18 Armistice Day program Patriotic Discussion, Nov 15 Sales Psychology, Nov 22 Ladies Night Thanksgiving program with Fr. Walsh, Nov 29 dues, Dec 6 Farmers Night, Dec 13 Speaker on surgery, Dec 27 Ladies Night.
Miss Edna Shumakes of Castine Ohio visits her aunt Mrs. Harvey Kinsinger near Sulphur Springs. Mrs Will Martin hosts her Bucher club gathering this evening.
Mrs. Raymond McClain and daughter spent a week with friends in Franklin. Mrs. A. M. O Connell and sons from Indianapolis visited her mother Mrs. Martha Butler and relatives. Various locals attended clubs and moved residences while Holiness Tent meetings began near the old Foundry. Attendees included Rev Cassady of Lexington and Rev John Butler.
Mrs. Herman Kingrey and Gaile called on Mrs. Paul Worl last Thursday evening. George Mills Jacob Mills Roger Amberer and family from Muncie were weekend guests of Mrs. Goldie Halstead. Lola Clark of Indianapolis visited over the Fourth with her son Gerald Murphy. Francis Greiner Paul Hill and son Tal mage attended a play at Dalton. Goldie Halstead hosted a birthday dinner for Miss Rose Pegg with Elven Miller and others present. multiple local family visits and dinners cited.
An advertisement touts Arch Support Shoes with built in arch support, flexible soles, and cut out patterns. It features built in Arch Oxfords and Strap Slippers in soft kid leather available in tan and black to relieve foot pain and fatigue.
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