Public Service Co of Indiana Reports 1937 Income Rise
Public Service Co of Indiana reports 1937 net income of 871 932 71 an increase from 1936 but a deficit in the preferred dividend reserve of 3 036 479 03 with 4 890 706 13 in arrears. The company serves 52 Indiana counties with electric gas water and heating services and ended 1937 with 136 681 electric 37 745 gas 21 371 water and 134 heating customers.
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Indianapolis
Public Service Company of Indiana
Indiana
Becke Family Visited Cincinnati with Weber Relatives
Mr and Mrs Otto Becke spent Sunday in Cincinnati with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Weber and other relatives.
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Otto Becke
Cincinnati
Geo. Weber
Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart Visit Terre Haute Friends
Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart spent Tuesday in Terre Haute with Mr and Mrs Charles Bosworth and family, visiting relatives and enjoying time together.
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Richard Stewart
Terre Haute
Charles Bosworth
Dinner club hosted by Olga Bachmann on Front Street
Miss Olga Bachmann acted as hostess for her dinner club held at her Front Street home last week.
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Olga Bachmann
Front Street
The Low Down from Hickory Grove
A reader letter critiques government overreach and wasteful spending, joking about the post office and TVA digs while urging prudent use of public funds. Jo Serra, signing as the low-down, says government should stay within its limits and warns of hospital bills from misplaced ventures.
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Army
Navy
P. O
Tennessee
TVA
Jo Serra
Railroads in Crisis and Hopeful Fixes
Babson argues railroads face a 1938 crisis driven by high wages and taxes, with limited capacity to cut costs. He cites weak demand, government rules, and labor policies, but notes potential relief from rate hikes, wage cuts, consolidations, and better traffic. Investors should be selective with bonds and avoid common stocks.
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Babson Park
Fla
Brotherhoods
RFC
Shift in 1900s insured ways Bob
A survey shows a dramatic rise in financial coverage with half the population now holding both a life insurance policy and a savings account. The change marks a shift from earlier practices where only a minority carried life policies or savings, indicating broader financial inclusion.
Focal Happenings Honor Mrs Tyrell Lynam at Luncheon Shower
Mrs. Russell Stonecipher hosted a cooperative luncheon and shower last Friday noon in honor of Mrs. Tyrell Lynam. Afternoon games awarded prizes to Mrs. Geo. Wheeler, Mrs. Roland Woods, and Mrs. Russell Miner. Invited guests included Mrs. Tyrell Lynam and a long list of local ladies and two Misses.
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Russell Stonecipher
Tyrell Lynam
Geo. Wheeler
Roland Woods
Russell Miner
Garland Lynam
C. O. Keene
Willis Kuster
Campbell Brower
Clifford Leonard
Alice Butts
George Morris
Helen Hunt Club Hears Two Book Reviews
The Helen Hunt club gathered Monday at Mrs. L. F. Miller's home. Mrs. J. W. Marson reviewed Roy Chapman Andrews This Business of Exploring about his Gobi expedition, and Miss Harriett Ault discussed Agnes Rothery Finland the New Nations. Members present included Mrs. Fred Hines, Mrs. Marson, Mrs. Arburn, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Albert Ferris, Miss Ault, Miss Blanche Boyd, and Miss Mary Overbeck.
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Helen Hunt Club
L. F. Miller
J. W. Marson
Roy Chapman Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Gobi Desert
Central Asia
Harriett Ault
Finland
Agnes Rothery
Fred Hines
Marson
Arburn
Hicks
Albert Ferris
Ault
Blanche Boyd
Mary Overbeck
Surprise birthday dinner honors Willis Kuster
Mrs. Willis Kuster hosted a surprise birthday dinner Monday at her Vandalia avenue home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cunningham of Dublin, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Conner and family, Mrs. Clara Wilbur of Dublin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kuster and son Harry Beal, and Harry William Ginn.
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Willis Kuster
Vandalia Avenue
Willis
A. G. Cunningham
Dublin
B. R. Conner
Leeta
Margaret Conner
Clara Wilbur
Harry Kuster
Harry Beal
Harry William Ginn
March of historic Lackey sale draws buyers nationwide
The community recalls the Lackey horse sale days with buyers from across the country attending the Paul farm sale south of town. Cattle sold at prices from $200 to $1,275 per head, marking the largest cattle sale yet in the region.
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Paul Farms
Cambridge Star Chapter to honor sentinel Reuben Bertsch
Reuben Bertsch, longtime sentinel of the Cambridge City Eastern Star chapter, will be honored with a party tonight at 8 o clock at the Masonic Temple. All Star members are invited and urged to attend.
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Reuben Bertsch
Cambridge City
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
All Star
McGuire Family Visits Argos to See Suffering Relative
Mr and Mrs M P McGuire and relatives Don Woodward and Carl Mercer with their families spent Sunday at Argos visiting Cleo Ringle and his daughter who is recovering satisfactorily from a major operation.
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M. P. McGuire
Don Woodward
Bobbie
Carl Mercer
Connersville
Argos
Cleo Ringle
Ringle
McGuire
Cornthwaites Visit Indianapolis. Mrs Paul Improving
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cornthwaite and Mrs Clara Cornthwaite spent Sunday in Indianapolis with Mr and Mrs Roy Paul. Mrs Paul has been taken from Methodist hospital to her home and is slowly improving after a serious relapse following major surgery.
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Arthur Cornthwaite
Clara Cornthwaite
Indianapolis
Roy Paul
Weekend Visit and Club Meetings Mentioned
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Campbell of Parkersburg West Virginia joined Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shewman and family for a Saturday and Sunday visit. The Friday Night club plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Margaret Smiths Dublin home with Miss Pauline Woodward giving a book review and Irvin J. L. Harmeier speaking on Current Events.
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T. J. Campbell
Parkersburg
W. Va
Allen Shewman
Margaret Smith
Dublin
Pauline Woodward
Middletown
Irvin J. L. Harmeier
Cambridge City lighting contract clarified by 1938 Tribune note
The Cambridge City Tribune clarifies that the proposed measure before the Town Board was a new overhead street lighting contract with Public Service Company of Indiana not a simple rate cut. It would replace the existing contract, extend its term and add new lamp types with similar annual cost, while not changing Main street cluster lights.
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Board of Trustees
Cambridge City Tribune
Public Service Company of
Indiana
Cambridge City
Main Street
Local social notes from Center ville and surrounding towns
Miss Maude Williams of Center ville visited Mrs. Alice Elliott last week. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schuneman of Richmond spent Monday evening with his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Schuneman. Mrs. James Barker entertained the Bid-A-Wee club Tuesday at her home with a co operative luncheon. Mrs. Maggie Wilson has returned from several days in Indian apolis with relatives. Mrs. Harry Bell and Miss Ruby Bryant spent Thursday in New Castle with friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cunningham attended a birthday dinner party Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kuster in Cambridge City. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Doll visited his parents in Pershing Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor of Richmond spent Sunday afternoon with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott of Indianapolis were visiting among relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Ed Henley and daughter attended the Girl Reserves banquet in Cambridge City Friday evening. Miss Elizabeth Cooper of Ball State College spent the weekend with home folks. Miss Jean Shrawder was home from Indianapolis for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Murphy and family spent Sunday with her parents at Jacksonburg. The Friday Night club of Cambridge City will meet this Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Delbert Smith.
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James Barker
Maggie Wilson
Indianapolis
Harry Bell
Ruby Bryant
New Castle
A. G. Cunningham
Willis Kuster
Cambridge City
Ray Doll
Harry Doll
Pershing
William Taylor
Richmond
Robert Elliott
Ed. Henley
Elizabeth Cooper
Ball State College
Jean Shrawder
Gerald Murphy
Hugh Fagan
Jacksonburg
Delbert Smith
Milton
Sherman Snapp
Marjorie Ellen Rush
John Conklin
Gertrude Rush
Rusesl Behr
Cora Behr
Margaret Steffenson
Dublin
James Stultz
Marcee Beckett
Charles Hiday
George Faucett
Spiceland
Lee Hartman
Walter Shaeffer
John Kinney
Muncie
Everette Rodenberg
Richard Whitley
Roland Woods
Ruth Lowry
Park Sourbeer
Voyle Ammerman
Harvey Kinsinger
Mary Kinsinger
Pauline Widner
Charles Tout
John Rothermel
Rothermel
Wilbur Allen
Clark Murray
George Lorber
Centerville
Ella Ashbaugh
Carl Beam
Russell Stonecipher
Tyrell Lynam
Milton social notes reflect club meetings in Cambridge City and Indianapolis
Charles Ferris condition unchanged as Helen Hunt club and Embroidery club gatherings occur with attendees listed. LaVerne Huddleston and Miss Helen Richey visit near Greenfield. Robert Sorber visits Cincinnati. Lemmons move to Lantz property. Life of Clara Cushman topic discussed by Standard Bearers with Miss Rene Eads. refreshments served to listed attendees.
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Albert Ferris
Charles Kniese
Ivan Druley
Harper Lindsay
Helen Hunt Club
L. F. Miller
Cambridge City
Earl Crawford
Embroidery Club
Indianapolis
Mesdames Paul Caldwell
Harry Manlove
Ross Parker
Albert Newman
J. H. Scholl
Frank DuGramat
Horace Huddleston
Lafe
Ivan Lemmons
Liberty
Lantz
Clara Cushman
Rene Eads
Myra Mae Hutchens
Cora Wise
Lavon Stratton
Frances Doll
Anna Neuman
Phyllis Clingman
Blake Huddleston
Max Neuman
Junior Hylton
Harold Hert
Elsie Hert
Bob Hutchens
Robert Head
Joe Lewis
Garland Bookout
John Geise
LaVerne Slonaker
Legion of Dublin hosts 600 and euchre party Friday night
The Leroy Tout post of the American Legion in Dublin invites the public to a 600 and euchre party this Friday night in the Legion room.
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Leroy Tout
American Legion of Dublin
Legion Room
Dublin
Purdues Four Spend Spring Vacation at Home
Fred Conklin Gerald Marson Earl Barrett and Robert Ulrich are spending their spring vacation from Purdue with home folks.
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Fred Conklin
Gerald Marson
Earl Barrett
Robert Ulrich
Purdue
Miss Bachmann Weekend Visit With Friends
Miss Margaret Ann Bachmann will spend the weekend in South Bend visiting with friends.
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Margaret Ann Bachmann
South Bend
Bridge Club Planned at Mrs. Horace Reed Home
The Wednesday Bridge club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon of next week at the home of Mrs. Horace Reed.
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Horace Reed
Barneses of Muncie Visit Former Neighbors Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnes of Muncie spent the weekend visiting former neighbors and friends.
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Arthur Barnes
Muncie
Band Parents Sponsor Penny Supper and Carnival Event
The Band Parents organize a penny supper at Lincoln high school at 5 PM on Monday April 11 followed by a rummage sale and mystery carnival. Proceeds fund travel for the local band and orchestra. free bus service runs from Hart's fruit store and Chas. Fagan's in Dublin.
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Band Parents Organization
Lincoln High School
Hart’s Fruit Store
Chas. Fagan’s
Dublin
Germantown Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Milton and Sherman Snapp visited relatives in Richmond on Saturday. Dozens of residents and guests from Cambridge City, Economy, Dublin, Muncie, Jacksonburg, Centerville, and Cambridge City gather for visits, dinners, showers, and birthday events. varias names: Rush, Behr, Hiday, Shaeffer, Kinney, Rodenberg, Woods, Lowry, Kinsinger, Ammerman, and others.
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Public Service Co. of
Ind
Hickory Grove
Babson
Publishers Financial Bureau
BY Roger W. Babson
American Telephone
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Hess
Baltimore
Hix
Elkton
New York City
Miss Creex
the Tribune
Maude Williams
Alice Elliott
Raymond Schuneman
Elizabeth Schuneman
Charles Ferris
J. W. Fink
Germantown
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