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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
4
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Fans rush for Wrigley Field tickets as Cubs host the Reds and Cardinals in early July games. Hartnett aims to win with all tools at his disposal while fans snap up five for the price of three.
At Keeps Creek church in Clinton township Cass county officers were elected for the Keeps Creek Cemetery Association. Martin Justice became president replacing George Klepinger, Herman Benner was named vice president, A M Justice and Harold Briggs were chosen treasurers, with Mrs Fern Link relieved of duties. A three year trustee term was discussed and initiated.
The offices of the Carroll County Bar Association will be closed on Wednesday during Court vacation from June 28 to September 6, 1939. Carroll County Bar Association officers are Wm. C. Smith, President, Mahlon Kerlin, Secretary.
An alumni party was held in the county featuring welcome remarks by Mrs Logan and a response by Meade. The event included performances from Quartette and performances led by Mrs Lloyd Beard, with Mrs Meade and Mrs Castyle among organizers.
The Roxy Theatre in Delphi showcases The Return of the Cisco Kid starring Warner Baxter and Cesar Romero Sunday and Monday June 25 26. Townsend threatens a fourth annual Townsend convention in Indianapolis and to launch a third party advocating retirement pensions and unemployment relief.
Camden Club met in the Community hall at 6 30 Monday evening with Burrows business men as guests. Bobby Pettiner and five girls sang and played during dinner. Dr Walker and Mr Pettiner highlighted the program while the treasurer reported approval. Plans discussed for park lighting and a possible summer community gathering.
John B. Cornell, 45, died Wednesday night at St. Joseph hospital after a stroke at his home Monday noon. A lifelong Deer Creek resident who ran a garage, he is survived by Pauline and Kenneth, a daughter Catherine, sister Mrs. Oscar Heins of Galveston, route 2, father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cornell, nephew Harold Fouts, and two uncles. Funeral services set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Deer Creek home with Rev. Thomas L. of the Deer Creek Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial in Deer Creek Cemetery.
Camden Merchants defeated Reynolds Boosters 9 to 1 on Sunday at Reynolds. Dora McCain pitched his first game of the season, allowing six hits, no passes, and eight strikeouts. Camden had 9 runs, 13 hits, and 4 errors while Reynolds scored once with 6 hits and 4 errors. The local team plans to host Kewanna Merchants, undefeated and featuring a star pitcher, next Sunday at Camden.
Mrs Mary E Shanks 82 widow of L P Shanks died at home Tuesday after a lingering illness. Lifelong Carroll county resident. Survived by sons Clay Leonard Orris daughter Ursula Badger and sisters Malinda Chapman Rose Stine. Funeral at Paint Creek church and burial in Paint Creek cemetery.
Dorothy Babbs Armstrong 27 of Lawrenceburg Illinois died at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette after a brief illness shortly after arriving at her parents home Rev and Mrs Arthur Babbs She is survived by her husband Delbert Armstrong and daughter Joan Diane Funeral services were held in Lafayette Monday Mr Armstrong a son of Ellis Armstrong of Young America and former Camden residents
The Camden 4 H Hustlers gathered at the Camden School Building on Thursday June 15 1939 at 1 30 PM with Marjorie Shonk presiding. Seventeen members attended and Roberta Morgason Carol Yerkes Joan Beaugher and Wilma Jean Bryan gave demonstrations and a reading before games at the baseball field. The next meeting is set for June 22 1939 at 1 30 PM back at the Camden School Building.
Mrs Jessie Chapman of Oakland California visits Camden as cousin of Mrs Effie Wyatt. Formerly Miss Jessie Lenon daughter of Samuel and Margaret Lenon she left Camden about thirty five years ago and has made only one prior visit. She has been visiting her sister Mrs Frank Porter in Florida for a couple of months.
A regional poem reflects on drought pests and heat, urging readers to stop complaining and trust in an all wise Father whose mercy never fails. It encourages gratitude, humility, and confession as storms pass and blessings arrive. The piece ends with a hopeful refrain about heavenly promises and a brighter outlook.
The Newbery prize goes to Elizabeth Enright for Thimble Summer about Garnet Linden on a Wisconsin farm. Thomas Handforth wins the Caldecott for Mei Li, a picture book from Peiping. Both awards honor distinguished American children’s books from the past year.
Carroll county potato grower Floyd Sink donated one hundred bushels of potatoes to each of four Lafayette institutions. The K of P Home Cary Home for Children St Elizabeth hospital and St Joseph Home received the aid on Monday.
Rockfield Presbyterian Sunday School hosts Children's Day with a two act play North and South set in a Washington logging camp. The program includes scripture songs recitations solos and a welcoming procession led by a junior choir and several children and church members listed as participants.
In memory of our daughter Doris Ellen Mullins who died June 23 1936. Our Doris Ellen we miss you so Why did you leave us dear We know they need you in Heaven too But darling we need you here You are a little angel now And you are happy dear But as years go by our Doris Ellen will be thinking of you here Sadly missed by Mr and Mrs J R Mullins and son
Indiana Unemployment Compensation Division reports 9000 of 23000 claimants, whose accounts opened in late April to May 1938, remained unemployed long enough for maximum benefits. Weekly, hundreds of partially exhausted accounts are canceled. The findings counter claims that benefits discourage work, showing many claimants returned to private employment while still using benefits.
Purdue University soil chemist Dr George D Scarseth will be the principal speaker at the Small Grain and Legume Field Day at the Soils and Crops Experiment Farm on June 23. His career spans Wisconsin farming, three universities, United Fruit Co in Central America, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and since 1938 the Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station.
The Future Farmers 4 H Club of Washington Township met at Billie Yeakley’s home near Deer Creek on Wednesday June 14 at 7 30 P M. James Campbell served as president and twelve members attended. The secretary’s report was read and approved. Yerkes spoke about his garden. Club material was distributed and record books were discussed. Games and refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 5 at 7 30 P M at Dean Yerkes’ home.
A long list of residents and guests share leisure visits and travels. Junior Shanks enjoys a two week vacation while Ella Yakey visits home folks from Chicago and Edith Wilson travels from Pennsylvania to the Delmar Galbreth home. Other entries note visits across Indiana towns and gatherings with relatives, plus a marriage announcement for Delbert Armstrong and Dorothy Babbs.
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