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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
4
J G Steelman argues a return to self sufficiency may be needed if the industrial system falters. He recalls keeping cows chickens and pigs as a hedge against hunger and notes the ease of modern life comes with risk to health and livelihood when supply chains break.
Arthur W. Stevens of the Automobile Safety Association of Boston argues that car design, especially seating and window height, blocks driver vision. He says drivers should sit at the extreme front for better sight and notes buses and trucks are safer due to their visibility and exposure to danger.
American Chemical Society researchers propose converting sea-bottom mud into oil by mimicking natural radioactive processes. They aim to reproduce in the lab the transformation of organic matter into oil over millions of years, offering a potential future energy source amid fears of dwindling reserves.
The Jackson township home economics club met at Mrs. Frank Hed derich’s home with Mrs. Evertt Newby, Mrs. Verna Coplen assisting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Fred Case. Myra Gardner, Ina Caldwell shared history of the song of the month. Roy Cornelison presented the demonstration lesson.
Clara Cathrine Coldsmith born October 30 1867 in Franklin County Pennsylvania died June 15 1946 in Indiana at age 78. She married Samuel E Randolph who died June 1 1937 and they had eight children five daughters surviving with relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren with burial in Musselman cemetery. six grandsons served as pallbearers.
Mrs. Violet Shuey 83, mother of Mrs. Daisey Headlee and Earl Shuey of Logansport, died Sunday night at Cass county hospital. Born April 30, 1863 in Carroll County, daughter of Nathan and Massie Farmer. She resided in Burrows, lived with Mrs. Headlee in Logansport, services held Wednesday at Wesleyan Methodist Church in Logansport, burial in Burrows cemetery. Sister Mrs. Nettie Cox of Logansport survives with ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The article asserts that over twenty five years new reserves have been found and methods developed to recover oil from great depths. If successful, these techniques could yield unlimited oil and transform industry, turning even mud into a resource that powers progress.
About one hundred people weekly apply in Lafayette for duplicate social security cards to replace lost or worn ones. Many ex servicemen need replacements, while others are careless and store cards in wallets or laundry. Safest is keeping the stub or card in a safe place to avoid delays and save government time and expense.
The article warns two hotel fires may reflect inspection or construction failures and urges mandatory fire drills to prevent panic when thousands are housed in unfamiliar surroundings. It argues drills are essential to safely evacuate large buildings and cites the lack of such systems as dangerous.
Homeowners can save time this summer by spreading rock salt on walks driveways and tennis courts to prevent weed growth. Salt kills existing weeds and is non poisonous to people and animals. One application lasts through summer when weeds are young, with stronger growth taking two seasons to fully clear.
The Hopi Indians shaped corn bread into paper thin flakes and dyed them bright colors, producing a distinctive snack or craft item.
Purdue University Litutyette field hosts a full day program June 21 with field inspections, a dinner, and talks by Purdue Extension staff. Attendees will compare new oats strains, grasses, clovers, and pasture legumes, plus nitrogen fertilizer trials and alfalfa varieties. It highlights Buffalo Ranger alfalfa versus Grimm, and tests in wheat and other crops.
Notice that Camden Cooperative Telephone Co. dues for the second quarter of 1946 are due July 1 to July 10. If not paid by July 10 a penalty will be added.
A historical note highlights honey as an excellent readily available energy source for growing children, emphasizing its role in nutrition and daily sustenance.
Miss Josephine Hughes visited her Fort Wayne parents the Klughes. Clarence Bigler appointed pastor of Camden and Yeoman churches. Rosemary and Waneta Lloyd of Ossianae visited grandparents the Lloyds. Mrs. Sadie Myers visiting South Bend. Young Women of the Lutheran church hosted a shower for minister's wife Seliuetete. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs Cecil Wallace on Tuesday June 15. Mr. and Mrs. John Black visiting Detroit. Oliver Stone family of Lafayette guests of Jim Tlare. Ethe Tolle spent week with brother in Curtisville. Ira Simmons and family from Moreland Oklahoma visiting Ellie Tolle. Helen Wilson of Gary spent weekend here. Llmer Kingery and wife of Indianapolis weekend guests. Alice Lovell of Lebanon visiting brother Carroll Lovell. Joe and Anna Neibel visiting Carroll Lovell family. Masonic Lodge last meeting before summer. next in September. Refreshments served by committee. Mrs Cordin Booker of Logansport and Mrs Hester Willaby returned from Chicago. Mary McBroom visiting Logansport.
Purdue University animal husbandry official Henry Maye will oversee the 441 Beef Calf Tour in Carroll County. Five stops are planned at local club members homes including Shorthorn feeding and breeding projects, Hereford range steers, Angus feeding, and a lunch at Delphi with Tippecanoe Township hosts.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Evelyn Hanaway, four, who died Friday when struck by her father’s tractor in the family yard. The child, born June 26, 1941, left surviving parents, three brothers Carl George E Hobart and two sisters Mary Margaret and Jolly Ann. Flower girls included Judy Cochran Patti Jones Joan Jones Sega Hannaway Connie Kuzmaul Martha Jo Kuszmaul. Pallbearers were Robert Brookband Richard Hoagland Max Huey Clark Dan. Burial followed at Camden Cemetery with Rev. Howard Jenkins presiding.
The W S C S of the Methodist church will hold their June meeting on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Berniece Wise with Mrs. Belva Wise assisting. Miss Eva Britton will be in charge of devotions. Mrs. Roy Cornelison will read a poem and Mrs. Nelle Quinn will read the chapter from the study book.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Gardner were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Hamblin at Lake Freeman, sharing a quiet afternoon by the water and exchanging conversation with the hosts.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wallace and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hughes near Marion Indiana.
Mrs. Chas. Jones hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for her son Larry, turning ten. Guests included Robert and Chas. Wise, Bobby Sullivan, Max George, Dean Sanderson, Donald Myers, Keith Jones and Wayne Mullin. Ice cream and cake were served and gifts were exchanged.
A marriage license was issued in Delphi this week to Charles E. Downham son of Mr and Mrs Earl Downham of Logansport Rural Route and Miss Freda Trapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Trapp of Route 1 Camden. The marriage will take place in the near future.
Ck Baker was guest of honor at a family dinner on Tuesday June 18 marking his 80th birthday. Attendees included Mrs Kathryn Lostutter Mrs Mable Brooks Bedford Mrs Mary K Singpsan Stoof Enid Oklahoma Mrs Mary Simpson Suzanne Ratings Logansport Rosemary Hannetlot Delphi Jackie Ruffing Lafayette Rev Guard and Mr and Mrs Thirald Baker and son Danny Camden.
Howard Gish son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gish of near Camden will graduate from Indiana University on Sunday June 23 and receive his B S degree He will enter Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis next fall He has been on the distinguished student list all four years and holds a state scholarship for two semesters During the summer he is recreation director at Logansport State Hospital.
23 members and 4 guests attended the 4-H Club gathering at the Camden school building on Tuesday June 18 1646 at 1 30 PM. Rosemary Lloyd Anita Lloyd Joan Newby Suzanne Ruffing led by Shirely Sprinkle, initiation of four members, several demonstrations on can lids sewing machine cake sterilizing and biscuits, then refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Monday July 15 at 1 30 PM at Camden school.
Winfred L Flora a farmer and minister and four children Ruby Marie Margaret plus Ruth E Garber died in a two story Camden home destroyed by a early Saturday fire four miles west of Centropolis Kansas Neighbor Mrs Alva Kinery alerted fire crews at 445 am but aid arrived too late Funeral arrangements were set as Amos Flora Raymond and Mildred Gyser traveled to Kansas to organize services
Ramie, resembling fine silk, is used in airplane and parachute cloth tents typewritten ribbons currency papers underwear hosiery raincoats surgical dressings and upholstery fabrics across varied industries.
More than 100,000 small independent grocers join cooperative purchasing programs modeled on farmer co-ops. The movement aims to reduce costs and expand bargaining power for local merchants nation- wide.
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