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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
4
J G Steelman notes a prosperous yet unhappy public driven by rising living costs and consumer buying sprees. He argues money wealth does not bring contentment and calls for inward reflection and patience as Congress faces pressures and reform.
A Decatur Indiana school story describes boys and girls resisting feminine attire. Students object to jeans and women style garments, while critics fear insults and dress codes will widen rules and stigma.
Investigation by the Communications Commission finds farmers and rural residents both favor news comedy and commentary as well as current events. quiz programs, popular dance music, and old familiar tunes are equally valued.
Cora Ann Potter wife of Vic Porter was buried Tuesday at 1 P.M. from her Rockfield home. Born September 2, 1881 in Cass County, she was the daughter of Asher F. and Mary Cree Shanks. Survived by Otho Porter husband and daughter Mrs. Raymona Conklin, two grandchildren, three sisters Nora Stigers Ella Little of Rockfield and Mollie Etter Burrows, and one brother Harry Shanks of Logansport. Rev. George Michael officiated at the Rockfield Christian church with burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
The ashes of Benjamin Washtler and his daughter Ada E. James were brought from Los Angeles California for burial. Washtler, brother of the late Mrs. Alice Leslie, died in California about ten years ago. Ada James died May 7 and requested burial here. Graveside services were led by Rev. W L Guard on May 30.
The Hustlers 4 H club of Jackson township met at the Camden school building on Tuesday June 11 at 1 30 P M. Twenty five members and two visitors attended. Anna Mae Skiles resigned as president and Evetta George was elected president with Betty Sanderson as vice president. Demonstrations covered fruit salad preparation and cake ingredient measurement. A summer meetings calendar and dates for food preparation baking and clothing judging were announced for June 13 14 and 20. The next meeting is June 18 at 1 30 P M.
After a regular meeting Eastern Star honors Mrs Nettie Warren with a going away party. Refreshments were served by Mrs Florence Baker Mrs Emma Myers and Miss Nettie Windle. Mrs Fay Wise read an original poem praising friendship and goodwill.
William Mills suffered a cerebral hemorrhage after collapsing while watching his barn burn on his farm. He was taken to St Josephs Hospital, and the blaze destroyed the barn and outbuildings though the house was saved. Millard Quinn and wife from Delphi witnessed the fire and alerted Mills as firefighters responded.
Thoughtful quotes extolling home life as central to peace and strength. Noted sayings from Goethe Henry Van Dyke Holland Montlosier and Christopher Harvey emphasize domestic happiness and inner growth. Several Baptist church members attended a Fayette meeting Thursday evening.
Community items report visits and travels of trustees and officials to Battle Creek Michigan and Camden area. Notes include births in California Soldiers stationed at Fort McClellan Alabama and relatives visiting near Birmingham. Local ads list for sale gas range and electric wiring services.
A historical note argues that improvements in education transport and radio have merged urban and rural tastes. It notes farmers now seek general world news and popular culture rather than specialized topics, rendering old stereotypes of country folks as ignorant and city folks as cultured obsolete.
The Rider Furniture plant at Vlora suffered a heavy fire loss Tuesday morning. Owner V. Rider of Deer Creek says the total damage may reach 150000 and is covered by insurance. Plans call for rebuilding the damaged section, with a goal to have the plant back in operation in 40 or 50 days if machinery is available.
Regional service scheduled at the Camden Baptist church next Sunday evening. Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and Brethren churches will participate with each providing a musical number. Rev. Ashenhart of Flora will speak. Public is invited.
Funeral services for Harvey M. Replogle were held Monday at 2 PM from Baker Funeral Home. He died Friday at his home 5330 ALM. in Camden after years as a Peru clothier and Masonic Lodge member. Survived by wife Burdelle and half brother Grant of Pasadena. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery, Peru.
C Forgey and sons of Meadowhook Farms sold Meadowhook Bonnie II to Senor Gonzellio of Central Mexico at the Indiana Milking Short horn Sale held at Purdue University. Also notes local obits and community updates from Camden area.
In areas near gas or inflammable liquids only intact flashlights or approved electric cords with guards may be used. Do not lower any light into tanks or containers to measure contents.
Readable fragments describe a crowded social scene with attendees including Ann, Dorothy, Caldwell, Mrs Cabbs, Ann Richardson, Lucille Go, and Emma Your. Mentions of flowers, roses, a centerpiece, a pink theme, and a minstrel-like ceremony hint at a wedding or social gathering with a guard, attendants, and multiple locals named from Nebr., Delbert, and James Risk among others. The text is garbled but shows a communal gathering with attendees and decorative details.
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