30 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
1
Marshal Frank Craig reminds Cambridge residents of an ordinance banning firecrackers toy pistols skyrockets Roman candles torpedoes and hand bombs before after the Fourth. Violators face fines regardless of size as the marshal urges community help to curb the nuisance.
Delegates from Beta Pi chapter Mrs L W Arburm and Miss Pauline Morris return from the thirty sixth annual Psi Iota Xi convention at the Hotel Shoreland Chicago June 23 24 with Beta Ni hosts. The event featured a music theme and performances by the East Chicago Male Chorus and a luncheon style show. Officers elected include Grand president Mary Roe Simmons and Grand treasurer Helen Miller among others. The 1939 convention will be at French Lick Springs with West Baden chapter hosting.
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Ammerman announce the birth of a son, David Leon, weighing 84 pounds, at Reid hospital on Saturday, June 25. The item notes additional social visits and local happenings including gatherings in nearby towns.
Denver reports good farming trends across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas. Despite lower prices, farm income is projected near 1937 levels, with industrial income falling 25 to 40 percent amid recession fears. The piece discusses shifts in forecasting, surplus effects, and Depression-era market dynamics.
The letter notes larger than average carry-overs but world price levels keep farm profits modest. Crop riches raise demand for labor, machinery, grain elevators, freight cars, and commissions, boosting rural business while city food costs ease. A 1938 crop failure would hurt incomes and risk bankruptcies. Investors should target mail order firms and granger railroads as beneficiaries.
Raymond Pitcairn argues Independence Day embodies liberty and patriotism. He asserts freedom comes from the people, not rulers, and celebrates the Declaration of Independence as America’s enduring achievement. The piece highlights national rebirth, beacon of hope to others, and the Signers’ wisdom.
A public safety notice urges cautious driving and strict adherence to laws for a no fatalities holiday. It warns about fireworks swimming and boating hazards and asks readers to keep safety in mind during July 4 celebrations.
A lesson on loyalty to God using Joshua’s leadership. It urges choosing the Lord in life and leadership, with Moses fading, Joshua rising, and Israel urged to remain faithful. It highlights three keys: promise, power, and courage, followed by Joshua’s counsel to stay loyal through example, instruction, and warning.
A call to service urging that goodness comes from every person regardless of wealth. The text compares a small candle to a grand beacon, arguing humble acts can illuminate the world as effectively as grand displays.
Phi Chi Epsilon sorority will host a semi formal dance Friday evening July 1 with music by Bob Roberts and the Del Mason Orchestra. Dancing runs from nine to one with a small spectator fee. Community support aids the sorority charity work.
Emil Ebert, long time Cambridge City resident born in Vanaduz, was brought home from Henry County hospital to celebrate his 82nd birthday. He recalls early city days and chats with friends as the Tribune offers best wishes for many happy returns.
A preacher argues Protestant churches face a long revolt against central authority and calls for renewal. Key points include annual member reaffirmation, higher membership standards, stricterSunday school teaching, more and shorter services, born again faith, real stewardship, inclusive national resolutions, divestment from church business, unity of denominations, and aiding members with employment.
Review of the seventy fifth Congress by William Brackett with a Washington Digest. Willie Wimpus learns about France busting under Pop officiating. See S Matter Pop in the comic section. Government spending and ending agencies seek business cooperation. FE W Pickard outlines Weekly News Review. Farm crops key to a prosperous year. Babson article featured.
Cambridge City Corporation warns children to stay out of the water hole near the gravel pile unless with a parent or older person for supervision. Water is deep. no responsibility for accidents. Official notice by Marshal Frank Craig.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 in the Legion hall. Mrs Edith Allen serves as president in charge.
Brenton Harrison of Chicago will spend the Fourth with his parents at Muncie and with Miss Leeta Conner here.
A narrator recalls a Minnesotan storyteller named Henry known for witty yarns. He jokes that Uncle Sam’s ventures are like a lighthouse built by Tony and Sambo the loon, where the light finally shines yet the fog remains. The tale ends with a friendly farewell from Serra.
A reflection on honesty and self awareness. Goethe notes that most people tolerate their faults when seen openly but resist the effort to relinquish them. It presents a paradox of self-knowledge versus personal change.
An OCR fragment presents a martial aphorism about living well and valuing time. The text includes phrases "Living He lives long that lives well" and "time misspent is not lived" with additional garbled ends.
Jacob Henry Doll known as Henry Doll dies at his Pershing home aged 95 after a long illness. He was the last Union veteran in Jackson township, served 11 months as a prisoner at Andersonville with the 101st Pennsylvania. Funeral at Wiseman Funeral Home with firing squad by Leroy Tout post American Legion. Survived by widow Leora and four sons, eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild.
Death of Harry Doll postpones Germantown Ladies Aid meeting to next Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Harry Sourbeer with several helpers. Numerous visits, social events, and family updates follow including travel to Smoky Mountains, Cleveland, Cambridge City, and Butlerville. Health notes mention Henry Bertsch and Harold Lamcott with no drastic changes.
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