16 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
1
A Cambridge City feature playfuly claims ideal living during 'hot' days. A resident tries to fry eggs on the sidewalk but finds it not hot enough for a skillet while a man lights a cigar with a match and a boy burns a picture with a magnifying glass. Preachers paint houses and play golf to stay cool.
Mr and Mrs Herman White and daughter spent the weekend in Indianapolis with relatives. Mrs Ophelia Shults returned from a six weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Myers near Montpelier. Miss Helen Allen moved into the Boyd apartment vacated by Mrs Helen Stewart. James Davis of Lafayette visits two weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs E O Beeson. Arthur Kimmel of Fort Wayne spends vacation month with aunt Mrs Savannah Heiser. Mrs Harry Bachmann called to Middletown Ohio Friday by the death of an uncle.
Mrs Don Davidson entertained with a bridge Friday evening honoring Mrs H Gray of Spencer. Attending were Mesdames Russell Steenecipher Walter Mortiboy George Wheeler James Sweet A J Neibors and H Cheney.
Miss Florence Beeson wed Charles J. Hendricks of Cincinnati in Covington Kentucky on June 20. she is a Christ Hospital graduate nurse who studied in Bloomingdale New York. Other notes report gatherings, visits, and social tours across Milton, with multiple families hosting, weekend guests, and a notable Masonic event linked to Frank Wallace.
Babson Park Massachusetts July 14 Today I present a spectacular report on the economy the brightest outlook in years with July activity near normal or better and a potential fourfold credit expansion from gold reserves If confidence returns business may surge through mid summer and beyond while government deficits loom and caution persists about lasting prosperity tied to moral foundations.
Power consumption hits a new all time peak. Steel operations reach the highest level since April 1930. Retail sales show the heaviest volume in five years. Building activity runs sixty percent above a year ago. Carloadings are best for this season since 1931. Gasoline consumption sets new records. Lumbo production peaks since May 1930. Automobile output tests all years since the boom. Payrolls rebound to twice the low mood. Business failures reach all time lows.
The Constitution binds Congress to pass only approved laws and guards against despotism. It establishes periodic elections with Representatives every two years and Senators every six years, ensuring power rests with the people, not the government, to alter the form of government.
Describes limiting Congress powers and specifying member terms as essential to constitutional supremacy. Notes amendments come from the people, not Congress. Next week topic is Prohibition and Repeal.
Jacksonburg residents enjoy Memorial Park visits and social gatherings at Cadiz area, with families like Kingrey Worl Fagan and Murphy hosting. Community updates include school term staffing by Frank Secrest, principal Frank Van Slyke and Miss Reba Hart. Ammerman vacation return. club meetings and visits, plus local church services and club events across July with Verona area connections.
National Chairman Sentinels of the Republic argues the everyday workers behind farms, factories, and payrolls deserve the credit for America's recovery. He stresses self-reliant citizens who sustain homes, farms, and workshops, not politicians or theorists. The speaker urges recognizing the Real America in collective effort.
Tommie Boyer of Indianapolis stays with grandmother Mrs. Harriett Hoffman while many others travel for family gatherings. The page lists multiple weekend and weekday visits among residents of Richmond centering on relatives including the Bowers Tipton families from Zanesville Ohio, I. J. Bishop, Fern Chase, and numerous others across Centerville Indianapolis Toronto New York City Chicago and Moline Illinois.
Mr and Mrs John Pickett Mr and Mrs Oscar Bailey and R O Pickett joined Carroll Clifton at Gings Station for a Sunday dinner. Eunice Bradway of Indianapolis visited her parents R E Bradway over the weekend. Russell Alcorn and family visited Oscar Alcorn. Mrs Ross Lockeridge of Bloomington stayed with her mother Mrs J W Shockley. Mrs Ida Pierson hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church for a pitch in dinner and all day meeting.
Historical note recalls a pre 1853 two story brick school on Foote Street south of Church Street later moved to Main Street in 1865. A woolen factory frame building served as a school until 1869, with North Front Street’s Branch School house operating 1861 to 1865. Maude M. Manlove credits teachers Mattie McClare and George Callaway.
Dublin Indiana July 14 The Whit tier B class of the Friends church will sponsor an ice cream social Friday evening July 17 from 6 to 9 on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Frank Walton west Main Street The public is cordially invited.
Miss Jean Shrawder of Pittsburgh is spending the summer among relatives in the community, visiting family and enjoying the region.
Mrs. Charles A. Bertsch was taken ill with a heart attack last week and is now under a nurse's care.
Mrs. Lloyd Gray and her son of Spencer have returned home after spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Don Davidson.
John Worl left last week to attend the Interlochen Michigan Music Camp for intensive study and exposure to a variety of musical disciplines at a renowned summer program.
Mr and Mrs Frank Carolan of New York City are spending their vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hicks.
Mrs Fred Wright of California was the guest of honor at a Thursday evening dinner hosted by Miss Elizabeth Paul at her home south of town. The party included Mesdames Fred Bond Russell Worl Alvin Bertsch Harper Lindsay Fred Huddleston John Paul Clayborn King of Centerville and Leonard of
Mr and Mrs John A Pusinelli and son John A Jr of Topeka Kansas visit with Mrs James Cunningham and daughters Agnes and Elizabeth Pusinelli in Indianapolis over the Fourth of July along with their mother and sister Katherine.
Will Shrawder of Pittsburgh left Sunday for Montana to spend the remainder of the summer after spending part of his vacation with home folks here.
The Misses Pattie Janet and Marilyn Kennedy of New Castle are spending this week with Mr and Mrs Glen Beeson.
Henry Wilson was home from Anderson over the weekend. The return marks a brief pause in his schedule before resuming public duties.
The Good Will class of the Baptist church plans an ice cream social for July 31. Mr and Mrs Orville Thalls attended the funeral of his aunt in Hagerstown on Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Beeson and daughter of Mooreland visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Beeson on Sunday.
Richard Paul of Indianapolis returned to his home Sunday after spending the past week at the home of his aunt Mrs Will Guyton.
Mrs Lola Hoel goes to Chelsea Massachusetts for a two week vacation with her son Glen. They will spend the trip in Boston during the stay.
Mr and Mrs Adam Spence of Indianapolis were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Doney.
The M E Guild gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Ruth Judkins home with Miss Freeda Conner assisting. After the business session, members enjoyed games contests and refreshments were served.
The piece reports that Communists in America recently ended their convention and offered to foment workplace discord in the steel industry. John L. Lewis and union leaders allegedly deploy hundreds of agents to recruit steel workers, with funds diverted from other workers to boost union dues. Secretary Perkins cautions restraint, but steel workers reportedly favor independent unions and higher pay above 1939 levels. The public seeks mill operation and economic recovery amid agitation.
A historical reflection argues that free society relies on limited government power and protection of independent institutions. It warns that when rulers regulate all aspects of life the progress of civilization stalls and the separation of church, press, learning, and judiciary from the state must be preserved.
Cambridge City Young Folks take part in a nationwide National Broadcasting Co hookup broadcasting Interlochen Music Camp concerts from Interlochen Michigan. The air time is Sundays 8 to 9 p m central standard time. Local camp members include Pauline Woodward harp James Worl oboe John Worl accordion and Genevieve Kniese cello.
Mrs. Omer Cramer of Monroe Michigan was a dinner guest Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cramer. Edith Hughes spends several days in Pendleton with Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Alexander.
Mrs. Arthur Ballinger and her newborn daughter will be brought home from Henry County hospital at week’s end.
Mr and Mrs John Samuels of New Castle spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Glen Beeson.
Miss Charlotte Beeson departs Sunday with Mr and Mrs F H Davis of Lafayette for a two week vacation in Sturgis Michigan, planning to return.
Mrs Florence Stone and her son from Cincinnati are spending several weeks with her father Robert Reynolds.
Herbert Hodson of Richmond spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Oldham.
Dublin residents and visitors are listed with multiple social calls, visits and club events. Highlights include Whittier B class party planning an ice cream social to fund a camp trip and Bible school officer planning sessions with 27 workers at Dublin Friends church.
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