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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
4
J G Steelman argues democracy must prove its virtues by example, not coercion. He contends the United States faces internal flaws from wartime controls, labor policy gaps, and graft, urging a reform-minded path to demonstrate democracy can deliver efficiency, honesty, and selfless governance.
A man jailed for assault after locking his wife in a homemade medieval chastity belt while at work. She escaped to a neighbor’s home and called police. The writer mocks the method, stressing wedlock as the true lock to virtue.
The piece explores varied motives behind attending funerals. Some attend to show respect, others seek morbid amusement in witnessing family grief and analyzing the data of the service. The tone questions callousness toward bereaved and contrasts genuine sympathy with sharp, intrusive curiosity.
The Indiana State Paar Girls School announces its August 28 start with sessions through September 6. Scholarships from the Indiana Band of Agriculture and other programs aim to help girls 16 to 22, with eligibility rules, sponsorship requirements, and a $15 fee for on campus meals and materials.
A LeGrande Iowa funeral for farmer Charles Coffin featured a secret plan to pay every attendee one dollar funded by the funeral home. One hundred twelve mourners collected the cash, a novelty gesture that may secure lasting remembrance beyond the will's terms.
Camden Cooperative Telephone Co announces dues for the second quarter of 1945 are due July 1 to 10, 1946. If not paid by that date a penalty will be added.
William Thomas Adams 80 of Jeffersonville Ky died Tuesday morning at his daughter’s home east of here. Born July 24, 1855 in Kentucky, son of Frank and Drucilla Adams. Survived by four sons Frank Yakum Ky Brian Camden Thoms Jr Dayton David Fishkart. three daughters Francis Lewis Nappanee Grover Pinter German Town. 33 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren. Body at Baker funeral home. to Mt Sterling Ky for graveside rites.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Adelia Wallace 79 wife of William Wallace at the Primitive Baptist Church with Rev Earl Daley officiating. She died Monday morning at 4:20 after a lingering illness born September 14 1866 to Moses and Emily Blue Shanks survivors include husband three sons Bert Galveston route 2 Quincey Camden Roy Whites town two daughters Mrs May Catewell Galveston route 2 Mrs Fay Yakey Indianapolis eleven grandchildren eight great grandchildren a brother Artemus Shanks near Camden pallbearers Max Caldwell Francis Caldwell Raymond Cecil Wallace Gerald Wallace and Wallace Ray Yakey burial in Paint Creek cemetery
A veteran may receive a monthly pension based on disability in line of duty, with rates from 10 to 100 percent. Pensions vary by impairment and are set by regional VA rating boards, plus statutory pensions for specific losses like a hand eye or leg. For rates and claims, contact VA Representative C. M. Foshee at 214 Post Office Building, Lafayette, Indiana.
Government auction notices outline the selling procedure of surplus property after the O Mahoney Manasco amendment. Officials publish timelines bidding rules and eligibility criteria. The itemized list includes vehicles equipment and other government assets offered to the public.
Mr. Johnson born in Sweden July 7 1872 died at 10 30 Wednesday morning at St Joseph hospital Logansport after a weeklong stroke. He married Minnie Cann and leaves two sons Elmer and Alfred Lee Rockfield three daughters Lucille Owens Walcott Viola Johnson at home Mable Bankson Lafayette ten grandchildren and siblings in Illinois California and Indiana. Funeral arrangements mention Rockfield church and IOOF cemetery with Rev George Michaels officiating.
The War Assets Administration revises selling procedures under the 1944 act. It requires offering all surplus property to priority groups before commercial sale. Recipients will be notified by direct mail or other regulations when items matching their interests become available for sale.
The notice states that electric light charges must be paid by April 29. It warns of possible late penalties and service interruption if the due date is missed.
Four Carroll County students are among 475 candidates for degrees at Purdue University eighty third commencement to be held in the Hall of Music on Sunday afternoon June 23. The war time schedule and accelerated pace are noted as the University returns to normal in the fall with a large enrollment expected. candidates listed include Margaret A. Ramey and Richard L. Balser from Delphi, Glen R. Vass from Bringhurst, and Margaret A. Hedderich from Camden.
Cash Kreigh named principal of Burrows grade school by Carroll county superintendent J C Yunker. Homer Caughell to teach social studies at Flora high school and Miss Mary A Jewell of Pool Kentucky to teach in Flora elementary grades.
Two Carroll county youths returned June 21 from the Fifteenth Annual State 4-H Junior Leadership Conference held at Indiana Central College Indianapolis. Delegates totaled 345 the largest turnout on record with speakers from Purdue University and Kiwanis and Farm Bureau leaders. Carroll attendees were Lucille Million and Robert Dittman.
A joint effort by Indiana University the Indiana Cancer Society and the State Department of Public Instruction launches a cancer education workshop. A booklet for Hoosier high schools will explain early signs and the need for medical advice. Dr. Carl G. Franzen and Dr. Thurman B. Rice lead six teachers in drafting the booklet funded by the society.
Carroll county residents will offset shortages of meat and fats by using 8,352,220 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. The forecast notes ample supplies to supplement diets and aid hunger-ridden nations with low-calorie intakes. Local consumption is boosted by year-round needs and improved distribution, which has doubled fruit and vegetable intake.
Margaret Anne Hedderich daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hedderich of Camden will graduate from Purdue University at the Hall of Music. She earns a B S in Home Economics and holds roles with P M O W B A A and the Purdue Pan Hellenic council.
Indiana Service Corporation filed with the Public Service Commission a new lower schedule of electric rates for fourteen counties in its Delphi District. Excluding Fort Wayne, the changes will save residential and commercial customers about 25000 dollars annually, varying with usage. The July bills in August reflect the reduced rates.
Wilson Brungraff enrolls at Butler University for the summer term in commercial studies. The university reports over 1,400 students registered for academic work this summer, one of the largest terms in school history. Fall enrollment plans are underway with upperclassmen registration set for September 12 and freshmen on September 13-14.
Based on early indicators for 1946, average per person food consumption is projected at 1695 pounds, about 10 percent above the 1935–39 average. Fresh fruits and vegetables will account for roughly one third of the intake, reflecting a broader diet and higher living standards.
Advice for pedestrians to stay on the extreme left side facing oncoming traffic when walking on or near highways to improve visibility and safety. Strong reminder from traffic safety guidance urging caution and proper posture.
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