Headlines in History 1924: Modern cooking methods will be displayed at cooking school
What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.
April 24, 1903: “The Fete of All Nations Amusement company was incorporated yesterday with a capital stock of $5,000. The officers chosen thus far are: Samuel Leeper, president; Mrs. Frederick S. Fish, vice president; Mrs. J. McM.Smith, secretary; Attorney Frank H. Dunnahoo, treasurer; Mrs. Elizabeth G. Kettring, assistant treasurer. A contract was signed with H. B. Potter, representing the Ferari Brothers Carnival company for the benefit of the Orphan’s home, a most worthy cause, and one that merits the support of all.” — The South Bend Tribune
April 25, 1913: “Announcement was made to-day by Postmaster Cadmus E. Crabill of the issuing of postal savings bonds on July 1 of this year. By applying on or before June 2, 1913, depositors of the postal savings system may exchange the whole or a part of their deposits for United States registered coupon bonds in denominations of $20, $100, and $500, bearing interest from July 1, 1913 at the rate of 2 ½ per cent per annum payable semi-annually, and redeemable at the pleasure of the United States after one year from date of issue both principal and interest payable 20 years from that date in United States gold coin.” — The South Bend Tribune
April 26, 1924: “All women interested in modern cooking methods and new ideas in food combinations are urged by The Tribune to attend its free cooking school and display of food products to be conducted for four days, beginning next Tuesday, in The Tribune auditorium under the direction of Miss Pauline Farr, a graduate in home economics of Stout institute.” — The South Bend Tribune
April 27, 1935: “The packing plant of J. L. Whisler & Sons in Dunlap, four miles southeast of Elkhart, burned to the ground Friday night with a loss that may exceed $20,000. Because of lack of proper facilities, firemen could do little to stem the conflagration which had enveloped the entire building, a one-story frame and concrete structure, by the time they arrived. The blaze is believed to have started a little after 9 o’clock.” — The South Bend Tribune
April 28, 1942: “After a day of confusion over the meaning of a retail sales stoppage order, retail sales of sugar were halted here today as elsewhere in the United States as commercial users started to register under the rationing plan.” — The South Bend Tribune
April 29, 1957: “The South Bend Humane Society will show off its new animal shelter on Grape Rd. north of U.S. 20 during ‘Be Kind to Animals Week,’ May 5 through 11, Mrs. Martha Flanagan, society secretary, announced Saturday. The society moved from its previous quarters on Beyer Ave. April 18. The new building is not ready for its grand opening but the public will be admitted for inspection tours as part of the local program to mark the national observance, Mrs. Flanagan said.” — The South Bend Tribune
April 30, 1969: “Joining the St. Joseph County Chapter of Red Cross as safety program director is Louis B. Gillespie of Fort Wayne. Gillespie has been affiliated professionally with the American National Red Cross for the last 14 years. He takes over his new position Thursday.” — The South Bend Tribune
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: What made news the fourth week of April in South Bend in history
