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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
4
Indiana state police warn drivers that 1942 rear plates must not be obscured by 1944 strip plates. Troopers will tell motorists to place the strip plate mostly above or below the old plate so the face remains visible. Motorists without old plates will be urged to turn them in at gas stations.
A violent storm struck the region around Delphi at about 6 30 Sunday night bringing severe wind and heavy rain. Large maples were uprooted and limbs torn, a chimney was blown through the kitchen roof, and electrical service was interrupted. One and a seven tenths inches of rain fell in thirty minutes.
Thirty five members and guests of the Camden Woman's Literary club met on Thursday evening June 3 for the last meeting of the year at the Wise home. After a picnic supper the program opened with the collect and flag salute. Mrs Harold Honan spoke on Mexico, giving its history and international relations and presenting a collection of Mexican art to the group.
Everett Leazenby was taken to Methodist hospital for treatment and sent home Sunday. Laura Sterling moved from Cass county hospital to Kennedy nursing home in Flora Friday. Iris E Shanks traveled from St Joseph Friday to her Burrrows home. Lulu Scott near Burr rows to St Joseph hospital Saturday morning. Elmer Wise to St Joseph hospital Monday for x ray and treatment. Cathrine Rice to Cass county hospital Tuesday. Clay Shumaker moved from Cass county hospital to his home south of town Wednesday.
A travel column extols Sequoia National Park and the General Sherman tree as the largest living thing on earth with dramatic dimensions and a 3500 to 4000 year age. It notes the park’s concentration of giant sequoias, a history of fallen monarchs, and a humorous aside about Mt. Whitney hikers and potential Woolworth stores.
The Carroll County Council met in special session to plan road and bridge repairs needed after high water. The Monday Tuesday session approved claims and named E R Smock Matt J Hanrahan and William F Shaffer as appraisers for the county school loan fund. They also appointed Charles Jordan Willard Allbaugh and Clyde Langslow as viewers to report on the Ezra Flora road utility following a vacancy petition.
A letter dated the 30th from John Arthur Ritchey reports he is out of hospital in Sidney Australia and back with his company. He confirms his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant jg.
The Roxy shows Margin for Error with Joan Bennett and Milton Berle, a Red Cross nurse segment, and a UN mechanized warfare feature. Friday and Saturday June 11-12 present Frankenstein Meets Wolfman plus It Comes Up Love with Gloria Jean. Bargain Saturday matinee at 2 PM, admission 1 20. Sunday through Monday June 13-14 offer Tarzan Triumphs and a news comic reel. Tuesday and Wednesday feature Wake Ishind with Brian Donlevy, a heroic adventure. War trophy observances urge war bond purchases. school children receive 25c war stamps.
Carroll County Farm Bureau members look forward to the annual county wide meeting scheduled for Tuesday night June 22 at the Flora community building. Monroe township Farm Bureau members will greet attendees and Carroll County Rural Youth Organization will run an entertaining program with John Allbaugh promising a full outline next week.
The Church Council of the Camden Lutheran Church has secured Student Pastor IT Bremer from the Chicago Lutheran Seminary to conduct services through June July and August. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
An installation of officers for all units of Mothers of World War 2 will occur at Delphi armory on Thursday evening June 51 at 8 PM. National President Mrs Gretta Roush of Indianapolis will install. Unit 83 Delphi presides and will install officers for Burrows Camden Flora Bringhurst Cutler Deer Creek and Delphi plus other county units. Delphi Unit 83 has 115 charter members and the charter will stay open two weeks longer.
Nora Dock-Schreiner born January 10, 1886 in Jackson Township Indiana died June 5, 1943 at 6 00 PM after a seven month illness at the Delphi area farm home She married Verge Schreiner March 6 1912 and they shared 31 years She was survived by Verge two daughters Alice and Mary Margaret three brothers William Dock Arthur Dock and Lewis Dock and many relatives She joined St Peters Evangelical Lutheran Camden at 13 and remained active in Home Economics Farm Bureau Philathea Bible class and local churches The verse included reflects her faith.
An increase in point values for red meats takes effect June 6 due to scarcity and perishability in summer. Major jumps occur in beef cuts such as Porterhouse from 8 to 11 and Sirloin Boneless from 9 to 12, while some lamb cuts drop slightly and pork remains stable.
A compilation of quotes from Mencius Hazlitt Hawthorne and Mary Baker Eddy. The reflections urge decisive action based on inner principles, consistent self-presentation, and belief that guidance comes from a higher direction.
A determined purpose in life and steady adhesion through all disadvantages are indispensable for success, states W. M. Punshon. This view emphasizes persistence as a central factor in achievement.
A short biblical maxim notes that a person with divided loyalties wavers in every decision. The verse by James emphasizes inconsistency as a core flaw affecting judgment and conduct.
Collector of Internal Revenue announces $5.00 use tax stamps go on sale June 10 at all post offices and IRS offices in Indianapolis Lawrenceburg Evansville Fort Wayne Gary South Bend and Terre Haute. Stamps sold cash only with no mail order. Owners should place stamps in lower windshield corner and dampen windshields to protect stamps. Keep a record of serial numbers for identification in case of gasoline rationing.
Members of the Old Order German Baptist church gather for their national annual meeting at the Mrs. Daniel Lesh farm near Flora. The event runs Saturday through Tuesday with two large tents, a dining tent, and a large kitchen setup. Meat for the feast is arranged with ration officials and several calves will be butchered. Preaching and communion occur on Sunday, with business sessions Monday and Tuesday. A public sale of unmoved materials follows the closing session. Rev. Jacob Skiles of Rossville has served as foreman for years.
Lee L Eve, former Chesterton principal and ex South Whitley superintendent, has agreed to a three year contract as Delphi-Deer Creek superintendent starting fall 1943. He holds a master’s from Indiana University and will relocate after contract completion negotiations.
The second meeting of War Mothers of World War Two at Deer Creek Presbyterian church added fourteen new members Estaline Hile Mollie Brant Minnie Fiedler Ruby Sanderson Nellie Dietz Bertha Seward May Meek Margaret McCain Carrie Hall Kathryn Joyce May Caldwell Grace Yakey Susie Shanklin and Ethel Hardy. Officers elected include Carrie Hall chaplin Frances Knight sergeant at arms Nellie Dietz and Ethel Hardy color bearers Margaret Harmon pianist Margaret McCain assistant pianist Amy Boyer birthday secretary and Grace McKinney financial secretary. Roll call listed sons in service. Mrs Brant's daughter Sarah is a Wave at Hunter College NY. Next meeting is June 15 at 8 o'clock at Deer Creek church.
The rationing of pressure cookers is of interest to rural and urban residents. Production is set at 150000 this year versus 250000 pre war. Demand could reach half a million due to gardening, with groups and families eligible to obtain cookers. Most will be seven quart war model enameled steel tops. Application blanks from the county AAA office Delphi Indiana. check local merchants for stock before applying.
Renewal supplies for A gasoline books will arrive by late June for distribution to service stations. Applications must be filled, attached to the back of the current A book and the tire inspection record showing at least one inspection. The board warns applications will not be approved unless accompanied by the back of the A book. Expired B and C books must be turned in within five days after expiration.
The 1906 Camden Loganport high school scene includes a senior box social at Masonic Hall and mid winter graduation at Logansport with ten graduates led by Clara Dock. Junior officers elected Maggie Simmons and others, a large Camden class may graduate next year. Local obituaries note Henry Theophilus Tesh at 70, funeral at Camden, and Lewis Mullin passing. Marriage of Laura Lenon to Otway Sterling. anniversary of Dr and Mrs Snyder. real estate and building changes.
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