29 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Camden Record News
Location
Camden, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
1
An essay-like meditation contrasts seekers of Light with followers of Law. It argues the Light behind all knowledge rises from a distant shaft visible only from the mountain peak, shaping the laws and norms that govern plain dwellers who seldom look upward.
The Carroll Soft Ball League announces a new high school league in Carroll County split into two sections South and North. Schedule details list Adams at Deer Creek Burlington at Cutler Flora Deer Creek at Camden Carrollton Flora and North-Rockfield at Adams at Camden North Adams at ? incomplete.
River City Gotham game saw Camden defeat Logan 10 to 5 as Reid’s squad capitalized on seven hits. Simmons hurled for Camden while Logans struggled with defense and key plays by Batemen and Whitefanning.
Funeral services for Sieber will be held Sunday at Flora with services at midday. The well known Delphi resident died after a health incident and was found at a tree on his farm. He was reportedly removed to the local cemetery for burial.
The article recalls the 1831 voyage of the steam boat Mark Hanna up the White river to haul stone for a White River bridge. Citizens cheered as volunteers lined the riverbanks and Captain Blythe led a parade. The voyage ended when the boat ran aground, deflating local river-city pride. In 1832 Michigan Road contracts began, detailing grading, right of way, and 100 foot road width, with William Polke as commissioner.
The Townsend Plan argues that a healthy market requires universal cash demand. It blames job loss and automation for reduced buying power and urges a national law to ensure cash availability to all, so industry can revive and absorb work, services, and goods for living.
A Sesquicentennial program will be held Sunday at 11 A M at Burrows Presbyterian church and at 7 P M at Rockfield Presbyterian church. World-wide Communion Sunday and the Lord's Supper will be observed as part of Christian Education. The Presbyterian church links to 53 related colleges and 69 spiritual counselors on 52 university campuses. Approximately 180000 Presbyterian students out of 1200000 college students are affected.
Carroll County Girls 4 H Club invites members to hear John L Strohm Roaming Reporter Prairie Farmer share experiences from his world trip. Banquet hosted by Church of the Brethren ladies at Flora Community Building 6 00 P M Friday October 7 replaces former small premium awards and welcomes all girls who completed projects.
An all day event this Saturday features special programs and a communion service at Lower Deer Creek church. Visiting ministers will attend.
Clarence Davidson and his nephew Lincoln A. Davidson purchase stock and fixtures to run the store on modern sanitary principles. They pledge pure wholesome meats and groceries, no price cutting, and honest business. A formal opening will be announced soon.
The article praises Indiana's public education system, noting an annual state investment near 20 million dollars guarantees educational opportunity for all children. It highlights regular inspections, updated curricula, vocational classes, and improvements over past generations to meet industrial changes.
On Friday September 30 at 730 P M Lutherans of this section will rally at St Lukes Lutheran church Logansport Dr Chester Simonton of Harrisburg Pa will be the speaker Rev Fabianske urges every member to attend.
Indiana National Guard team placed second in the National rifle and pistol matches at Camp Perry Ohio with California taking first. Eight guardsmen earned medals and Roy Gardner led Indiana in multiple events. Gardner and son Carl Lee both earned bronze medals at state and national shoots. Camden may form a Junior rifle and pistol team as part of the American Legion program.
Local column notes abundance of sweet potatoes and seasonal preparations in Camden. Police presence, caution about un loaded guns, and traffic safety near Stop Signs highlighted. Sunday School totals show 404 attendees across Baptist Lutheran Methodist groups. Melbourne Day barber advertises women’s haircuts. Davidson’s groceries prompt price inquiries.
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Presbyterian Missionary Societies of Carroll county will be held at the Presbyterian church at Deer Creek on October 4 starting at 10:00 A M. Mrs. Charles Raber, county president, announces an excellent program with Miss Martha Wie, synodical missionary from China, delivering the principal address. Ladies of the hostess church will serve a 15c lunch at noon. All ladies of Carroll and neighboring counties interested in Missions are invited.
Traffic experts urge motorists to plan night driving around silhouette visibility. Drivers should watch road edges, avoid glare from oncoming headlights, slow down at sundown, and reduce speed on curves or hill crests revealed by others lights.
The sound picture The Thunder of the Sea was shown at St. Peter s Lutheran Church to mark the 20th anniversary of the United Lutheran Church of America. The event aimed to mobilize members to rebuild congregational fences and spread the church message. Also noted is J B Mills and sister Miss Leona attending a golden wedding anniversary at D Drahood s sister in Chicago on Sept 30.
A string of hometown items reports weekend trips family visits and moves across Lebanon Wabash Indianapolis and nearby towns. It notes births weddings graduations and obituaries including Mary Margaret Quinn and Avery Spitler plus a Mount Vernon style roster of weddings and farewells among local families.
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