Headlines in History 1926: Hikers go through city on way to San Francisco, California

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.

July 14, 1903: “Within the past week the American Pavilion Vaudeville company, proprietors of the “tent show” across from the central fire station, has been the victim of nefarious persons who destroy the lithographs, bills and cards of the company. Advertising matter to the extent of several hundred dollars has been misappropriated during the season.” — The South Bend Tribune

July 15, 1915: “Filled to its capacity the St. Joseph county tuberculosis hospital has been compelled to close its doors to new applicants. There are now 26 patients being cared for and until the new additions are completed no more can be accommodated. The new structure in the course of construction will not be completed before several months according to a statement from Dr. J. A. Dugan, who is in charge of the open air hospital.” — The South Bend Tribune

July 16, 1926: “Misses Margarita Nutter and Inez Chase, Jacksonville, Fla., hiked through South Bend to-day on their way to San Francisco. The girls are making their expenses through the sale of pencils and their travels have taken them through the east and along the Lincoln highway to this city. They expect to reach San Francisco by Sept. 1.” — The South Bend Tribune

July 17, 1937: “While a test case regarding the operation of motor boats on Simonton lake has not yet been decided in city court, officials of the Simonton Lake Conservation club will start action Sunday in prosecution of boat operators who violate state statutes.” — The South Bend Tribune

July 18, 1943: “Golden Boy, a three-year-old brown spotted setter dog, returned recently to his Mishawaka home with an honorable discharge from the United States army because he was too friendly and too affectionate and could not be trained otherwise, may become the nation’s first canine member of the American legion.” — The South Bend Tribune

July 19, 1952: “Eleven gallons of ice cream, 150 cones, 300 ice cream cups, and several cakes disappeared Friday night at the Morningside Youth Council building, Clay township, under the belts of 120 young softball players and a like number of their families, friends, umpires and managers.” — The South Bend Tribune

July 20, 1969: “South Bend’s Flying Squads, initiated a year ago as a neighborhood center program to teach boys 12 to 15 years old job and money management responsibilities, is gaining national attention through the Manpower Assistance Project (MAP)." — The South Bend Tribune