Washington welcomes visitors as Congress weighs major bills
In Washington D C the office in the Old House Office Building reports daily visits from Hoosier state residents and groups from schools and clubs. Congress debates railroads reform via the Chandler bill and awaits Senate action on large defense and interior appropriations while urging peace and balanced public sentiment. Four H enrollment hits a new national high with over 1.28 million youth in 74,594 clubs since 1914.
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Winchester
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Babson Sees CIO Losing Ground to AFL in Labor Split
Babson ParkMass May 3 There is no sign of peace this year between Mr Green and Mr Lewis The CIO has weakened since 1935 yet remains a threat The AFL of L holds deeper pockets and favors a slower pace while CIO faces layoffs and a costly coal strike The piece notes miners United Mine Workers backing CIO and hints at potential peace if AFL gains the lion's share of influence and a common contract is reached.
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A. F. of L
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William Green
Green
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Uncle John
Motor and Steel Industries
United Mine Workers
John L
Turkey
Tom Girdler
Eugene Grace
Treasury
Labor
AF of L
Workforce Age Shape Shifts With Industry Growth
Contrary to popular belief the share of workers over 40 in industry today is higher than in earlier years when economic mood was lower. This shift reflects aging labor force participation and steady demand in manufacturing sectors.
Fifty Years A Teacher W Hiser Retires From Indianapolis Schools
W S Hiser, a renowned educator in Indianapolis, retires after over 50 years in teaching. He pioneered the uniform system of penmanship in Richmond in 1894 and spent 26 years at Manual Training High School. Hiser, a Wayne County native born near Cambridge City, taught rural and Richmond schools before joining Indianapolis. He was the first Indiana common school graduate to earn a diploma, issued in 1881 signed by County Superintendent J C Macpherson.
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W. S. Hiser
Indianapolis
Hiser
Richmond
Manual Training High School
Wayne County
Cambridge City
Indiana Common School
Waas
J. C. Macpherson
Lawrence Legion selects Wadman for Bay State meet trip
The American Legion Auxiliary unit of Lawrence H. DPertshoot sponsors a trip for a local boy to the Bay State meet in Indianapolis from June 17 to 24. Harold Wadman was chosen by teachers based on citizenship responsibility elliptic standing attitude and sportsmanship.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Lawrence H. Dpertshoot
Indianapolis
Harold Wadman
Weekend visits and social events in multiple towns
Mrs. Alice Morse of Hagerstown and others visited relatives in several homes over the weekend, with dinners and family gatherings across Indiana and Ohio. Social events include a Calendar club barn dance next Tuesday and Psi Iota Xi sorority officers elected with plans for Indianapolis Symphony tickets and a June installation following the French Lick convention.
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Psi Iota Xi
Pauline Morris
Indianapolis Symphony
Margaret Conner
Helen Dryer
Core
Floyd Hines
Margaret Ann Bachmann
Marthanna Wissler
Fred Hines
Richard Hall
Ruth Judkins
Mesdames
Robert Beeson
Catherine Kitterman
John Judkins
Loret Ake
Ivan Druley
L. W. Arburn
Leeta
Lucile Prichard
Fern Ashbaugh
Olga
Social Roundup of Visits and Weekend Guests in Local Towns
Local residents and families spent weekends with relatives across Muncie Richmond Cambridge City and nearby areas. Notables include Elizabeth Cooper Ball State students Betty Lou Hiatt Earlham College visitors from Wilmington and families from Indianapolis Vienna New Castle and Batesville. Various club meetings and cooperative luncheons were noted with members from Psi Iota Xi Evanglical Ladies Bible class and others.
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Elizabeth Cooper
Ball State College
Muncie
Robert Lingenfelter
Bertsch & Co
George Cooper
Forrest Macy
Everett Money
Charles Fags
Robert Hormel
Dorisie Callahan
Jacksonburg
Martha Washington Club
Glen Ridenour
Richmond
Ida Crawford
Vienna
C. E. McKee
Frank Vanderbeck
Newisbon
Hall Vanderbeck
Betty Lou Hiatt
Earlham College
van Crawford
Pennville
J. C. Fread
Roy Davis
John Reid
Cambridge City
Carlton Bowne
Indianapolis
Hansel Mercer
Marie Thomas
Washington, D.C
Richard Hall
Robert Beeson
Psi Iota Xi Sorority
Pauline Morris
Margaret Horseman
Straughn
Evangelical Ladies Bible Class
Raymond Biser
Scott Hiser
Otillia Hiser
John Kirkman
Chesterfield
Ollie Rummel
Omer Neff
Gertrude Rush
Helen Hunt Club Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
The Helen Hunt club marked its fiftieth anniversary with an open meeting at Lincoln High School auditorium. Dean Mary L. Matthews of Purdue spoke on Progress of Women Through Fifty Years, outlining gains in education, dress, health and rights.
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Helen Hunt Club
Lincoln High School
Albert Ferris
Music Department
F. W. Jaehne
Girls Glee Club
Susan Bertsch
James Macy
James Martindale
Marguerite Polk
Donald White
Harold Adrian
Mary L. Matthews
Home Economics
Purdue University
Jennie June
Lucy Stone
J. W. Marson
Virginia C. Meredith
Ophelia G. Shults
Sue B. Wilson
Libbie Ballenger
Dora K. Garvin
Warning to Cambridge City on fire alarms and traffic rules
Cambridge City Marshal Frank Craig warns residents that following fire apparatus and passing unprotected hoses is dangerous and illegal. He references Indiana laws Sec 114 and Art XI 89 of 1939, stating violators will face enforcement and formal penalties.
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Cambridge City
Frank Craig
New Pastor Promoted to Kokomo First Church
Rev. Stephen Gubi is appointed to Kokomo First Church by the annual Evangelical conference in Ft. Wayne. The Pershing, Indiana church notes the promotion after Gubi’s faithful three years. Rev. Arthur E. Givens moves to Pershing and Pleasant Hill, services begin May 14. Rev. Orpha Wissler, son of Mrs. Nettie Wissler, reassigned to Olney Illinois charge.
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Pershing Pershing
Ind
Stephen Gubi
Kokomo
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Gubi
Arthur E. Givens
Pershing
Pleasant Hill
Orpha Wissler
Nettie Wissler
Cambridge City
Olney
Mount Auburn man fined, license revoked after reckless driving
Merle Wadman of Mount Auburn was fined ten dollars and costs and had his driving privilege revoked for thirty days in Richmond city police court after a reckless driving charge stemming from a Friday accident on U S 40. He crossed the road to get mail and pulled into a motorcycle ridden by 18 year old John Henry Kelsey. Richard Hutchinson, 17, was riding behind, was thrown from the cycle, and suffered serious injuries. Both riders were hospitalized in Henry County. Hutchinson remained in an oxygen tent with critical injuries. Kelsey sustained head cuts and multiple injuries.
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Merle Wadman
Mount Auburn
Richmond
U. S.40
Wadman
John Henry Kelsey
Thomas Kelsey
Richard Hutchinson
Ross Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Henry County Hospital
Kelsey
Rev and Mrs McKee Return From Kentucky Visit
Rev. and Mrs. E. S. McKee have returned from a visit with her parents in Kentucky.
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Ralph Webb
Mrs
George Sharpe
Pennville
Mrs. E. S. McKee
Kentucky
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