Local Legion Auxiliary Wins District Membership Trophy 1936
The Lawrence H. Bertsch unit No. 1¢9 American Legion Auxiliary won the district membership award for the largest percentage over quota in 1936. They name a district page at the State Convention in Muncie August 22 to 25, with Mrs. Bruce Peters as page. The Silver Cup will bear the auxiliary’s name for one year as the first holder of the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Bertsch
American Legion Auxiliary
Muncie
Bruce Peters
Baby Bond popularity drives local Savings Bond sales
The local post office reports strong uptake of the Baby Bond U S Savings Bonds with a total maturity value of 27 960 00 sold in the July 1 1938 to June 30 1936 period. Denominations range from 25 to 1000 with ongoing stock in all sizes, promising safety and liquidity per Postmaster I J L Harmeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Savings
United States
I. J. L. Harmeier
Milton items reflect visits, illnesses, and club activities
Baldwin Park visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Wagner with children plan a month in Milton. Four H girls enjoy Lake Wehi camp life with county clubs. Garden gatherings include Ferris, Lamb, Huddleston families, and a hospital update notes Mrs. Harper Lindsay recovering. Others travel, illness cases, and a Four H club program at the Christian church basement highlighted by Ruth Trine’s piano solo and a clothing and food exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wagner
Baldwin Park
Calif
Bent N Wagner
H. Warren
Connersville
H Club
Lake Wehi
Albert Ferris
Willard Lamb
Helen
Donnie
Mays, Ind
Wm. Huddleston
Harper Lindsay
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Luther Vardaman
Clarence
Hattie S Lls
Muncie
Herbert Head
Earl Crawford
Benton Wissler
Lawrence Crawford
Kansas
Maude Thurman
Fort Wayne
Gale Bowers
Elv Varty
Christian Church
Ruth Trine
Charles Kniese
Dora Wallace
Minneapolis
Frank Wallace
Anna Wallace
May Coyne
Frank Florea
Cambridge City
Pedro
Florea
Price Trends and the Election by Roger W Babson
Babson argues commodity prices hinge on business trends and outlines four election scenarios. He cites inflation fears under Roosevelt, confidence boosts under Landon, and explains supply demand as the ultimate price driver regardless of campaign outcome. The piece notes copper and farm product dynamics since 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Landon
Roosevelt
White House
Peple
AAA
Law of Supply
Price outlook from 1930s era commentary on markets
The author argues that election outcomes won’t halt business growth and sees rising commodity prices driven by recovery, with a need for balance between farm and industrial prices. Drought and crop shortfalls abroad push up costs, risking a temporary inflation spike despite an overall favorable long term view.
Home Economics Clubs Host Washington Meeting Report
The Virginia Meredith Home Economics club hosted a Cambridge City Home Economics social at Mrs. James Bozparth's home on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rex Murray of Milton presented the Washington DC International Home Economics meeting report from last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Meredith Home Economics Club
James Bozparth
Cambridge City Home Economics Club
Washington, D .C
Rex Murray
Milton
Washington
Mrs Wheeler Hosts Bridge Party on Maple Street
Mrs George Wheeler entertained with a bridge party at her Maple street home yesterday afternoon. Guests came from Richmond Dublin and the city for the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wheeler
Maple Street
Richmond
Dublin
City
Danner Store Interior Redecoration Begins This Week
Work on redecorating the Danner store has started this week with plans for a complete redecorating of the interior. New modern counters will be installed and additional display cases added. The changes aim to create a more modern and convenient shopping environment for clerks and customers.
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Danner
Richmond Ladies Visit, Monday Social at Sowers
Mrs Frank Naegele and Mrs Mildred Mustin of Richmond spent Monday with Mr and Mrs William Sowers for an afternoon visit in a friendly social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Naegele
Mildred Mustin
Richmond
William Sowers
Mrs Lillian Roberts Vacationing With Sister in New Castle
Mrs Lillian Roberts of New Castle is spending her vacation with her sister Mrs Homer Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Roberts
New Castle
Mrs
Homer Smith
We the people and the supremacy of the Constitution
Max Berns argues that the people, not the branches, create and empower the government through the Constitution. The Supreme Court enforces constitutional supremacy and only the people through state legislatures or conventions can amend it. Next week tackles clamorous minorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Supreme Court
Max Berns
Adventurers' Club thrills promised in Floyd Gibbons feature
The piece teases readers with pulse throbbing adventures in Floyd Gibbons' Adventurers' Club series. It urges strong heart condition before reading and promises powerful thrills in this newspaper feature with a continued next installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Gibbons
Adventurers’ Club
Picnic Honors Browns and Local Families in Cunningham Woods
A cooperative picnic in Cunningham woods Sunday honored Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brown of Washington Court House Ohio and their family. Attendees included Clarence Rybolt and son Connersville, Ernest Pipher and family Hagerstown, Harry Watts and daughter Shelbyville, Charles Merrick, Roland Woods and family, Grover Rybolt and son, Adam Mettert and Alonzo Rybolt. Mr. Brown is Mrs. Mettert's son and a former Cambridge City boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Brown
Washington Court House
Ohio
Cunningham Woods
Clarence Rybolt
Connersville
Ernest Pipher
Hagerstown
Harry Watts
Shelbyville
Charles Merrick
Roland Woods
Grover Rybolt
Adam Mettert
Alonzo Rybolt
Mr. Brown
Mettert
Cambridge City
Couple units complete ten day West Yellowstone trip
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Bogue travel with his mother Mrs. Bessie Bogue and her mother Mrs. Ella Ashbaugh of Pershing. They have returned home after a ten day motor trip through the West and Yellowstone National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Bogue
Bessie Bogue
Ella Ashbaugh
Pershing
West
Yellowstone National Park
Wade Family Visitation Notes Father Illness
Mr and Mrs Paul Wade of Indianapolis spent Sunday with his father Joe Wade who has been seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wade
Indianapolis
Joe Wade
Gravers Visit Cumberland With Daughter’s Family
Mr and Mrs C H Graver spent Sunday near Cumberland with their daughter Mrs Otto Cook and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Graver
Cumberland
Mrs. Otto Cook
Remembering Cambridge City founders and early institutions
The article traces the town's founders Ira and Sanford Lackey George Graham Thomas Tyner Williamss Petty William Hawkins and later contributors William Conwell Thomas Newby Jonathan Hawkins Benjamin Fulghum and Charles H Moore. It notes early businesses including Sanford Lackey’s general store and Nathan Raymond’s hardware store, plus doctors Whelan Sharp Macy and the evolution of local banks culminating in the Wayne Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ira
Sanford Lackey
George Graham
Thomas Tyner
Williamss Petty
William Hawkins
William Conwell
Thomas Newby
Jonathan Hawkins
Charles H. Moore
Benjamin Fulghum
West Cambridge
Nathan Raymond
Lincoln High Band to Play at Church Ice Cream Social
The Lincoln high school band will furnish the musical program at an ice cream social tomorrow evening on the church lawn sponsored by the Good Will class of the Baptist church. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will
Baptist Church
Lincoln High School
Death Claims Mrs Hazel Morgan in LaPorte Crash
Mr and Mrs Jack Stone were summoned to LaPorte by the death of Mrs Hazel Morgan sister of Mrs Stone. The Morgan car was hit broadside by a lane driver two miles south of LaPorte early Thursday morning. Mrs Morgan died instantly and Mr Morgan was severely hurt and taken to LaPorte hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stone
LaPorte
Hazel Morgan
Michigan
Indianapolis
Evangelicals Leave for Oakwood convention trip
Four young people Miss Lorraine Lamott Miss Wilma Prather Donald Wolf Harold Rodenberg and Rev Stephen Gubi depart Pershing Indiana for Lake Wawassee to attend the Young People's Union Convention and the Fifth General Conference of Christian Education at Oakwood park. Over one thousand delegates from across the country are expected. the event runs August 3 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Pershing
Ind
Lorraine Lamott
Wilma Prather
Donald Wolfgang
Harold Rodenberg
Stephen Gubi
Evangelical Church
Carey Family Visits Indianapolis Relatives This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Ed Carey and family spent the weekend in Indianapolis with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Carey
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Guests Visit Local Family Pair
Mr. and Mrs. James Tygrett Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore and Mrs. Arthur Lott of Indianapolis were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Scheidler and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tygrett
Thomas Moore
Arthur Lott
Indianapolis
Stanley Scheidler
Dayton-area visit brings old neighbors together
Willard Rummel of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Tress Morgan of Centerville spent Saturday evening in town renewing acquaintance with former neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Rummel
Cincinnati
Huddlestons Move, Store Furniture, Plan Kokomo Bank Work
Mr and Mrs Fred Huddleston moved their furniture from the First National Bank apartments and stored them with Roland Huddleston in Mount Auburn. They are spending the week at Lakes in the state's northern region. Next week Mrs Huddleston will begin a new position at a Kokomo bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Huddleston
First National Bank
Roland Huddleston
Mount Auburn
Mrs. Huddleston
the Lakes
Huddleston
Kokomo
Legion Auxiliary to Gather for Regular Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting in the Legion hall Monday evening. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Wisslers and Howards Undertake Missouri Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Calvin Wissler and son Billy along with Mr and Mrs Joe Howard left Sunday for a two week visit to relatives in southwest Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Wissler
Billy
Joe Howard
Missouri
Columbus Visit Highlights Sedalia Pair's Weekend
Don Mann and Paul Seffrin with the Misses Fscalene and Ethel Bogard of Sedalia Ohio spent the weekend with relatives and friends in Columbus Ohio Miss Ethel has returned home after an extended visit with her sister Mrs Orville Boyd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Mann
Paul Seffrin
Fscalene
Ethel Bogard
Sedalia
Ohio
Columbus
Ethel
Orville Boyd
American Legion Bertsch Post Sets Tuesday Meeting
The Lawrence H. Bertsch post of the American Legion will hold a regular session next Tuesday at 7 30 PM in their hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Bertsch
American Legion
Mrs Nellie Sloniker Moves From Hagerstown To Here
Mrs Nellie Sloniker and her husband Mr E S Wikoff return to their former home after relocating from Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sloniker
E. S. Wikoff
Hagerstown
Miss Mary Mosbaugh Plans Visits and NYC Art School
Miss Mary Janie Mosbaugh of San Antonio Texas will visit Miss Daisy Ayler next week and later travel to Hartford Connecticut to be with her father and brother. In September she will enter an art school in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Janie Mosbaugh
San Antonio
Texas
Daisy Ayler
Hartford
Hoodlers Visit Ludingtons in Lancaster Ohio Weekend
Dr and Mrs J J Hoodler of Lancaster Ohio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank S Ludington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hoodler
Lancaster
Ohio
Frank S. Ludington
Sunday School Picnic for Rum Again Class
Members of the Rum Again class of the Presbyterian Sunday school are asked to meet at the church next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the class picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rum Again
Presbyterian Sunday School
Dinner Guests At Mrs Clifton Home In Indianapolis
Mrs Lydia Reas Mrs Stella Galvis and Mrs Frank Rummel of Indianapolis were dinner guests Tuesday of Mrs William Clifton at her home in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Reas
Stella Galvis
Frank Rummel
Indianapolis
William Clifton
Mrs Toppin Family Return From Vacation Abroad
Mrs John Toppin and her daughter of Richmond have returned home after a vacation with Mr and Mrs Wm Judkins. John Toppin spent two weeks in Mexico City and in the southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toppin
Richmond
Wm. Judkins
John
Mexico City
Newkirk Visit to Dayton With Ma and Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Newkirk and consent spent the weekend in Dayton with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. May 1 and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Newkirk and
Consent
Dayton
J. E. May 1
Deaths Harriett G Conklin 79
Harriett G Conklin aged 79 died at her home Tuesday noon. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Harriett Conklin and lived here most of her life. Survived by sister Lillie at home and nephew Harry Meisner. Funeral services Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Medsker under Rev F C McCormick. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett G. Conklin
Benjamin
Harriett Conklin
Lillie
Harry Meisner
Harry Medsker
F. C. McCormick
Jural
Riverside Cemetery
Joseph Boroughs Obituary From Jackson Community
Joseph F Boroughs a 68 year old farmer from Jackson died Friday morning at his home due to heat prostration suffered earlier. Survived by daughter Mrs Charles Riggs brother Charles R Boroughs of Portland Oregon grandson Firman Riggs niece and nephew. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev F C McCormick officiating burial in Lutheran cemetery at Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Boroughs
Jackson
Charles Riggs
Charles R. Boroughs
Portland
Oregon
Firman Riggs
F. C. McCormick
Pershing
Strikes Debate Sparks AFL News Service Clash
The AFL News Service clipsheet questions strikes as a path to strength, arguing negotiation and mediation avoid hunger and deprivation. It critiques calls for general strikes, warning union leaders push dues funded power and risk workers who bear the costs.
Rise from Newcomer to President Shocks Critics
A West Virginia example shows Horatio Alger's theme alive as T. E. Millsop rises from 15 at Carnegie's Sharon plant to president of Weirton Steel. From riveter to VP, his ascent mocks demagogues who claim equal chance is gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horation Alger
West Virginia
Horatio Alger
Carnegie Steel Company
Sharon
Weirton Steel Company
T. E. Millsop
Presbyterian Church Plans Queen of Centennial Contest
The First Presbyterian church of Cambridge City plans a large parade float for the Centennial event and will stage a Queen of the Centennial contest. Details will follow with the prize described as worthwhile. Watch the papers for further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of
Cambridge City
Local family reunions set for August weekends
A series of family reunions are announced for August with dates on Sunday each week. Whiteley and Hussey groups meet August 2 at Creitz park in the city, Crull hosts at Eliza Marlatt’s south of Heisers station, and Waymire also August 2 at Callaway park in Elwood Indiana. Rhoades plans August 9 at the Myers home south of Raleigh, Ellabarger Herr August 9 at Memorial park New Castle, Hoover August 16 at the Howard home north of Cambridge City.
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Whiteley
Creitz Park
Crull
Eliza Marlatt
Heisers Station
Hussey
Waymire
Callaway Park
Elwood
Indiana
Rhoades
John Myers
Raleigh
Ellabarger-Herr
Memorial Park
New Castle
Hoover
J. C. Howard
Cambridge City
Social News from Dublin and Nearby Towns
J Clyde Hoffman and son Junior of Indianapolis visit Dublin with relatives in the area. Several residents host guests from Knightstown Cleveland Dayton and Anderson while others attend funerals markets and prayer meetings. A meat market opens in the old Smith building and a baby boy Kenneth arrives to Everette and Mrs Gray. Lightning damages a chimney and local families travel to Lake Tippecanoe and Robes Park for leisure and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clyde Hoffman
Junior
Indianapolis
Addie Broothers
Pearl McFarlan
Elizabeth Zarr
Knightstown
Marie Bilingstein
Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur Beck
Ralph Beck
Eva Jean Gray
Anderosa
Victor Stoner
Swayzee
Smith Meat Market
Israel Carson
Fred Gray
Jennie Smalley
Asbury
M. R. Griffin
Harry Moschel
Guy Belden
Bert McBride
Cora Huddleston
Bertha Swift
Emory Goley
Flora
Frank Kinnaman
Nushville
Francis Asbury
M. FE
Verburg
Clinton Fread
Lake Tippecanoe
Lida Warren
Milton
Lillian Byba
Raymond Schuneman
Richmond
Elizabeth Schuneman
Bernice Smith
Fort Wayne
Robert Young
Anderson
John McKee
Edna Ohmit
Bertie Sullivan
Cassie Sullivan
Modoc
Betty Goldsmith
Horace Miller
L. J. Gultian
Jesse Gray
Will Protsman
Charles Riggs
Jacksonburg
Alter Fagan
New Castle
Elmer Fagan
Greensfork
Barker
Burroughs
rMs
van Crawford
Lawrence
George Breeze
Mary Catherine
Dale Jackson
Columbus
Roberts Park
Carl Rummel
Connersville
Fred Stevens
Grace Hiler
Forrest Hiler
Thorntown
Rockville
D. C. Smith
Emma Palin
Nellie Reynolds
Templeton
Guy Sy
Addie Benjamin
Fred Palin
Straughn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Legion Auxiliary
Postal News
Ruth Ferris
Fayette Memorial Hospital
James Lines
L. N. Abel
Mabel Dennis
Hiram Crook
Joe Burroughs
Sarah Snyder
Earl Boyer
Marie Snyder
Oxford
O. H. Cross
J. H. Scholl
Margaret Huddleston
Epworth League Institute
Rivervale
Methodist
M. F. Church
Authopie LaVerne Huddleston
Cora Brown
Leone McCullum
H. B. Russell
Babson
BY Roger W. Babson
Publishers Financial Bureau
Babson Park
Mass
Yyhen
BY Maude M. Manlove
Thomas D. Whelan
Ros Whelan
Samuel E. Sharp
Avid Macy
Cambridge City Bank
John Jackson
Linville Ferguson
Milton Thornburg
Jesse Murray
Western Wayne Bank
The
Wayne Trust Company
Obstructionist
Foy
Joseph Boroughs
American Federation of Labor
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