30 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
1
Miami March 29 feature argues a free market is essential and laments unorganized farmers while criticizing labor unions. It contrasts farm prices with higher industrial wages and warns that price fixing and regimented economies threaten prosperity and free enterprise.
A fragment emphasizes secret prayer life as more valuable for the Kingdom than visible public activity, attributed to John R. Mot. The terse note reflects a religious exhortation on personal devotion and spiritual discipline.
The piece argues that confidence is a national asset equal to resources and essential for progress. It urges Congress and the Administration to back promises with action to free production, curb hate and fear, and restore prosperity through disciplined economic effort and removal of burdens on workers and earners.
An American factory worker earns enough in one hour to buy four times as much food and clothing as a German worker, nine times as much as an Italian, and nearly twelve times as much as a Russian, highlighting large income-based purchasing power differences.
The article warns citizens to prepare for the upcoming census which will query not just ages and addresses but past occupations earnings and where they lived ten years ago. It notes the broad scope may strain memory and asks people to brush up on personal history.
Fragmentary notes suggest a discussion of a federal deficit for the year and potential moves involving government stores and maritime assets. Details are unclear, but the snippet hints at fiscal planning and logistical adjustments.
The Methodist Church announces a week of Easter observances starting Palm Sunday April 2 with morning worship at 10 30 baptismal service for children and an evangelistic sermon at 7 30. April 3 Tuesday features Dr P B Smith of Richmond at 7 30 with more services April 4 5 Tue Wed at 7 30 Rev McKee. April 6 Candlelight communion. April 7 Good Friday union services 1 30. Easter Sunday April 9 6 00 sunrise breakfast 10 30 reception of members 7 30 cantata The Resurrection with choir providing music for all services.
The Baptist church holds a week of pre Easter services led by Rev. Harvey Burns with topics Jesus in Worship Service in Service in Prayer and Jesus on the Cross. A candlelight Communion and a sunrise Easter prayer service at six follow. Public invited.
A son named David was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Brewer at the home of her parents J and Mrs. Floyd Mullen on West Church Street.
Mrs Don Woodward and her son spent the weekend visiting her sister Mrs Carl Mercer and family in Connersville.
Dr and Mrs W R Phillips of Orange along with Sara and John Phillips of Rushville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Coleman Phillips.
John Judkins and family will relocate from Judkins apartments to the home of Mrs. Daisy Crockett on Meyers Street on April first.
Mr and Mrs Charles Rusk hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Howard Cook and family and others from Rich mond and Doddridge Chapel. Benton Wagner celebrated fourteenth year without a Sunday school loss before illness. Local juveniles and class groups held gatherings. several residents reported hospital stay or visits. Wilson high school graduates named for April 28 include Mildred Daniels Frances Doll Phyllis Clingman and many others.
Union Good Friday services will be at the Methodist church on Friday April 7 from 1 30 to 3 00 p m The preachers are Rev Clarence Talbert Rev J C Smith and Rev Harvey Burns Special music by the Presbyterian Baptist and Nazarene churches Scripture lesson by Bruce Henderson music by Mr and Mrs Hugh Foss Rev McKee will preside These services are under the auspices of the Western Wayne County Ministerial Association The community is cordially invited to attend.
Willard O Trueblood of the Society of Friends leads a preaching mission at Dublin Friends Church starting Tuesday evening with services at 7 30. Various church committees oversee each night from March 28 to April 2 including Bible school Missionary Union Young Married People and C E groups. The pastor evangelist will share rich experiences in a quiet sincere manner and attendees are urged to join all remaining meetings.
Officers of the Eastern Star hosted a farewell gathering for Mrs. Russell Kinsinger and Russell Miner who served as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. A cooperative supper followed by games and singing. a gift was given by incoming Worthy Matron Mrs. Orie Graver.
Miss Margaret Ann Bachmann rendered two vocal numbers with accompaniment by Miss Marthanna Wissler at the Friday Night club meeting held last Thursday evening.
Mr and Mrs Will Roller of Greens Fork visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Copeland.
Miss Margaret Ann Bachman joins Jack's Band for a Saturday performance in New Castle before the Sunshine Girls state convention. The event announces a local entertainment prelude to the convention proceedings.
Mrs. Ralph Kofski of Richmond spent the day Monday with her mother, Mrs. Marshall Wade, sharing time and family conversation.
Walter Terry of Richmond, state highway department supervisor, says new reflecting speed signs of 20 30 and 40 mph will be easy to read at night. State police will enforce the limits. motorists must observe the speed in each zone.
Mrs Jennie Hackett spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs Bert Stevens at Richmond. Glen Hoel of Indianapolis is spending a few days with his mother Mrs Lola Hoel.
Fifteen Lincoln high school pupils from Cambridge City are entered in the fourth annual Solo and Ensemble contest at Indiana University Bloomington. Frederick W. Jaehne directs the Cambridge City high school music program. Lincoln entrants include Maxine Smith James Macy Richard Reynolds James Martindale Susan Bertsch Glen Cole Rilda Jean McGrady Robert Huddleston Lillian Stamm Cleon Whiteley Roberta Bell Marguerite Polk Donald White and Harold Adrian.
Arthur Hylton of Wilson High School will compete in the district High School Latin contest at Bloomington on Saturday April first. If he places, he advances to the State contest also at Bloomington on April 21.
Mrs. Will Drischel of Richmond will spend Friday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Doney. Mr. and Mrs. John Samuels of New Castle spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Beeson.
Mr and Mrs Voyle Martindale attended a Saddle Horse Association meeting and Wild Oats ball and dinner at the Columbia club in Indianapolis Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith of Indianapolis spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Lester Sherry and other relatives.
The body of Lincoln Gipe, who died before Christmas at his Logansport home, was brought here for burial in Riverside cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor of Indianapolis were Sunday guests of Mrs. Laura Richie and Mrs. Alice Parson.
Mrs Adam Metterts spent Tuesday with her relatives at Rich. The visit highlighted family bonds and local social ties.
Mrs. Fred Hines and Mrs. Kath erine Kitterman attended a class party Monday evening at Greens Fork.
Mrs Otto Stierley has returned home after a week’s visit with relatives at Mays.
Germantown residents hear of an Easter market by the Young Married Ladies class of the Evangelical church to be held Saturday April 8 at Sourbeer and Rodenberg store. The item lists local families visiting relatives and several weekend social visits across nearby towns.
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