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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
6
A discourse on marriage and family harmony argues domestic peace stems from self restraint and respecting individual temperaments. It states forcing unity harms mental well being and that divorce is a last resort when incompatibility destroys respect and peace.
The 4 H Club of Washington township met at Harold Hayes home on June 8 at 6 PM. Members discussed hog breeds and new business. The next meeting appears set for June 2 at 8 PM at Fenous sf Dames Campillo.
A revised Purdue Extension Bulletin No. 105 outlines six insect groups harming livestock and simple control measures. It highlights a home made fly repellent using used crank oil and tar. The bulletin covers flies, lice, beetles, blow flies, and mange mites with ranged prevention tips.
A Jackson Township 4-H club, the Hustlers, met Tuesday afternoon at Elizabeth’s home. Members displayed demonstrations and shared project progress. Ruthier and Tefreach led sessions, with twenty members present.
The survey shows 1938 graduates face competition from skilled unemployed workers. Ten in-demand fields include mechanical and chemical engineering and sales. Prospects rise with mass produced housing creating factory production roles in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and research. Kokomo division trains graduates from engineering into sales careers, with 95 percent of the sales force rising from internal training.
Bringhurst residents Mr and Mrs J W Eikenberry celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on July 3 with a noon family dinner and open house. They wed July 2 1888 in Delphi. Mrs Eikenberry was Ora Ross. They have five children including Mrs Guy Sibbitt Glen Ross Eikenberry Mrs Wilbur Lane and Charles Eikenberry of Los Angeles. Mr Eikenberry was Carroll county RE MC association rector first master farmer 1932 president of Farmers Mutual Insurance Mulberry Indiana and head of F B Co operative Creamery Crawfordsville. They have traveled widely, wintering in Florida and California and joining Prairie Farmer trips.
Albert G C Rose surveys the Cumberland Road as a transcontinental link from Cumberland Maryland to Brownsville Pennsylvania and beyond. He notes its historical significance, federal financing, preservation of Union, and engineering feats by Army and civil engineers across Ohio Indiana and Illinois.
Rock Creek township Farm Bureau met January 9 at the school building with Mr and Mrs Robert Hedde and Mr and Mrs Welter Ringer in charge. Program included community singing, devotionals, a musical duet, a song and dance, and a pantomime by seven ladies. Arthur Arnott district chairman was guest speaker.
The speaker reflects on a mother's keen memory for birthdays and anniversaries. She plans parties, holidays, and gifts, ensuring each event is celebrated with decorations, games, and treats, making heirloom family moments feel timeless. The dad jokes about forgotten anniversaries, yet the family keeps its traditions alive.
State 4 H Club Round-Up hosts members from Camden district seven counties in the state room improvement judging contest. Attendees include Marjorie Shonk Margery Wise Margaret Ann Hedde Ruth Robeson Josephine Caldwell and livestock judges Fred Hedderich Charles Dillman Paul Wertz. Carolyn Hedderich presented on Better Manners and Margaret Hedderich performed a whistling solo at the Livestock Review.
Dr and Mrs Charles Wise observed their eleventh wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Wednesday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lewis Wise, parents. Mrs Buckley, the grandmother. Mrs Frank Groninger of Burrows. and Mrs J H Allen of Delphi, the latter's sisters.
The Jackson township Home Economics club held its June meeting on Thursday afternoon June 9 at Mrs. Esther Hedde’s home. President Mrs. Mildred Allen conducted roll call with 30 members and guests naming Famous Hoosiers.
County Chorus members urged to attend practice Friday June 17 at 1 30 PM at the Delphi Methodist Church. Important business will be discussed and refreshments served.
Homecoming event at Camden Lutheran Church on Sunday June 19 with a noon basket dinner and program. Former members and friends invited. program includes songs prayers scripture readings solos and tributes performed by children and choir with remarks by visitors.
Two national awards were given at the American Library Association conference in Kansas City Missouri. Dorothy Lathrop won the Caldecott for the most distinguished American picture book for children published in 1937. Kate Seredy received the Newbery for the year's most distinguished contribution to children's literature.
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Indiana Service Corporation announces new equipment at the Robison Park substation seven miles north of Fort Wayne. The upgrade links its power line with the Traction Light plant on Spy Run Avenue and other transmission systems to improve reliability and maintenance efficiency as part of a federal program.
Local poultrymen outline a plan to attend the World Poultry Congress in Cleveland Ohio from July 28 to August 7 1939. The committee includes John McGill Ward Beard Guy Kendreck and Dr John Walker. The congress will feature exhibits from various nations and industries plus educational talks on disease breeding feeding and management. The event is nonprofit and the local group intends to attend all ten days with others welcome.
A bustling list of visitors and locals in Camden and surrounding areas includes Bob Siee driving a Ford sedan in Hammond, Miss Audra Aling visiting, Mr and Mrs Bert Mears awaiting twins, and many undertakings such as moves to new homes, travel to Indianapolis for teaching college, and weddings. Notable events feature Miss Helen Gilliams and Miss Helen Porter’s graduation, and the marriage of Murray Tesh to Miss Helen Gilliams at a Montpelier home.
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