Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 98, Decatur, Adams County, 25 April 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER M o»tiy Cloudy toLht *"<* Tuesday. Leal showers toEjht. IHiflhtly warmL, tonight.

ORDERS FLOODED TOWNS EVACUATED

I APPEAL OF GEORGE IhtE IS DISMISSED' ■ySIIPREME COURT Sfc-or (iv ' !s Lawyer I'iiuls KB\o Federal Question Is ■ liuolved In Case Stir ST SERVE 60 K DAYS IN JAIL K I . April 25.-T.P.) KL .Apical of George R. Dale, L >L. editor, from a jail ■! pnaeii for criminal < <>urt because of an wrote, was dismissM k ll:< I', s., supreme court ■■Boday. ■ft ■ Dale's nun lawjer, former S* |By . Minn., appeared before BB mlorined Chief .Inslu i|| ? ! leading the printed ■|H; •),, decisions in lower |B, no federal question involved. BI I- . • i iowned and informed HMi mr's mandate would be :.i Taft said he wished ■EHr . v- would follow a sini SHE.:-'- federal questions. H I The .n means the Mamie HHvo.lk -x -; uper editor must serve Mjilm.lji ■: ntence imposed follow HH ii,s piib'i. of his editorial erit ii-iz--11,. ministration of justice in |^| his community. |K .. o _ — II NAMED PRESIDENT I DE VASSAR CLUB ■ ■ Mrs. Pierre F. Goodrich. Former Oe- ■ catur Girl, Honored By Vassar K Graduates In Indiana ■ Mr« re i'. Goodrich, of IndianaII polis. d.mglitor of Mr. and'Mrs. <’. A El Dugan of this city, will take office as 11 president of the Indiana Vassar club ■ R following the annual founders day ban--11 quet. m be held Thursday night, at the Rl Propylaeum, at Indianapolis. R Mrs. Goodrich recently was elected nrasMent rs the state organization. ■B iun eed M|sa*?>?argaret* al. ST.ipi> ER of Indianapolis, present president. ProIj lessor John Harrison, of Butler Unift i versity. will deliver an address at the H|R annual banquet. ■ --> o — Killed By Train | Gary. Ind., April 25—(UP)—Peter I I Sabtovich, 36, was killed here when he was struck by a Michigan Central U flier. PUPILS' TEETH I TO BE EXAMINED Decatur Dentists To Make Free Examination Os Children’s Teeth Wednesday All public and parochial school children in the city, excluding high school I Pupils, will have their teeth examined free on Wednesday of this week, by •he Decatur dentists, cooperating in the national Dental Health week, observance, it was announced today. All local dentists will assist in conducting '■he examinations. The dentists will visit each school during Wednesday, and will make thorough examinations of the mouth conditions cf each pupil. The parents wi, l then be notified whether the child’s teeth are 'in good condition or "hether the teeth need dental work. Dental Health week is being observed this week throughout the country, an d the cooperation cf everyone is solicited in making the week a success from a health standpoint. The "eek is designated chiefly to remind a " persons of the importance of havbig good teeth to have good health. AU local dentists will donate their bine Wednesday and both publie and Parochial school pupils will receive the free examination. A schedule of build■ngs has not been announced, but the dentists will visit each school in Decatur. it was announced that if the examination could not be completed • in one day, Thursday would also be used as an examination day.

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Girl Is Still I Living After I A 63 Day Fast Denver. Colo., April 25.—(UP.) — Desperate efforts were being made Io day to save the life of Miss Irene Gimbel, 26, a student at the Colorado Chiropractic University, who Is In a state of coma hero after having fasted for 6.3 days. Efforts to give the girl nourishment since the 59th day when it is said she fit st became unconscious, have been futile. The case has been reported to the district attorney's office where is was to receive official consideration today. Neal B. Bishop, a recent graduate of the school, has been in constant attendance upon Miss Gimbel for 11 days. She is said to have entered the fast after Bishop had undergone a similar fast, and reported satisfactory results. LOWER LIGHT RATE GRANTED Public Service Commission Also Grants Special Cooking Rate Here The Public Service commission of Indiana has grante- the petition of the Decatur City council to reduce the commercial lighting rate in this city from eight cents to 7% cents per K W. H., net, effective May 1. In a letter received by Mayor George Krick, authority was given to reduce the lighting rate and also to establish a "cooking rate" of 4 cents per K. W IT. This new rate will also come effective May 1. A few weeks ago the council petitioned the Public service Commission to reduce the light rate and at the same time filed a petition to establish the cooking rate. The letter to George Krick from J. Reid McCain, secretary of the Public Service Commission reads: ‘ The petition of your city, requesting certain «.lir.3tny»nts oi rates, was referred to the commission at their last regular conference. “I have l>een directed to acknowledge this petition ami to state to you that the commission sees no objection to this schedule's application as set out in this petition. I believe your petition states that you wish these changes to go into effect on or after May 1, 1927. I have been requested to direct that it be so ordered. "Most respectifully yours. “J. Reid McCain, sec’y.” Plans are now being made to put the lower rates into effect the first of next month. AUTO TURNS OVER ON SECOND STREET Charles Ward Escapes Serious Injury In Accident In This City Sunday Night Charts Ward, of this city, escaped serious injury last night when his Ford roadster hit an object in the street and turned over on South inchester street. The roadster in turning over, struck a Ford sedan parked in front of the Dr. J. Q. Neptune residence. Mr. Ward was returning to this city about 11:30 o'clock last night, and was driving at a moderate rate of speed when his car struck an object in the street and caused him to lose control of the steering apparatus. The front axel of the car was bent and the front right fender was demolished. The windshield was broken and the top torn. The Ford sedan, which the roadster struck, also received a damaged fender. Condition Os D. M. Hensley Is Unchanged The condition of D. M. Hensley, of this city who underwent a serious operation at St. Joseph's hospital in Fort Wayne two weeks ago, is reported as unchanged today. A slight improvement was reported by the attending physicians yesterday, but his condition is very serious and little hope is extended for his recovery.

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RED CROSS ASKED TO RAISE $1,025 HERE FOR RELIEF Adams County Chapter Accepts Quota In Fund To Aid Flood Victims TOTAL OF $110.90 ALREADY DONATED The Adams county chapter of the American Red Cross today started on its campaign to raise $1,025 for the relief of sufferers in the flood zone of lhe Mississippi valley. The quota of $1,025 was fixed for Adams county by the national organization of the Red Cross. Already, $|10.90 has been donated to the fund, the county orgaiiizatlon tokiicg *loo.from the treasury for the relief work, while $10.90 has been received iQ contributions handed to Miss Anna Winnes, of Decatur, secretary of the county chapter. The Sunday School of the St. Paul church took up a collection for the Red Cross fund yesterday and turned over $8.40 to Miss Winnes. Contribution Boxes Placed Contribution boxes were placed in 'he three banks, the post office, the Murray Hotel and the Daily Democrat office in Decatur today. C. I*. Walters, chairman of the county organization. ami Miss Winnes were completng a county organization to carry on the campaign, today. Chairmen will be named in the various localities to handle the donations. A telegram received by Miss Winnes, from James L. Fieser, acting chairman of the national Red Cross, is as follows: “Central committee in joint conference with cabinet officers named by President Cooldge to assist Red Cross estimates minimum of five million dollars required for Red Cross relief in Mississippi floods. National campaign being launched immed atcly. Your quota, $1,025. Need most urgent as hundred thousand refugees look to us for emergency care in greatest flood in this country’s history. Confident your people will re«|»iKi 'qUh'Vj and , ■ nctomdy. Snrgest special campaign with widest possible publicty. Use radio appeal if possible. Impractical accept local donations clothing or supplies. Can we count on you to raise your quota. Wire reply." Following receipt of the above telegram, the officers of the county chapter met and accepted the quota. (CONTINI ED ON I'Ua: TWO) o TO MAKE SOLEMN COMMUNION MAY 8 Class Os Boys And Girls To Make Their Solemn Communion At St. Mary's Catholic Church A class of hoys and girls will make their solemn communion at St. Mary’s Catholic church, in this city, on Sunday, May 8, it was announced Sunday at the services. For seceral weeks, members of the class have been instructed by the pastor. The day will be marked by impressive solemnities. A solemn high mass will be celebrated during which members of the class will receive holy communion. MONROE MAN GETS RURAL MAIL ROUTE Orval Osterman Appointed Carrier On Route No. 3 Out Os This Cify Orval Osterman, of Monroe, has been appointed rural mail carrier of route number three, out of this city, succeeding George Cramer, who had been named temporarily to take the place of Will Trout. While there is supposed to be no politics in the appointment of these men, who are under civil service, many of the friends of Mr. Mauller, a former carrier from the local office and still eligible, are trying to find out why he was not reinstated. Mr. Mauller, a Democrat, was, in the service for years and has a fine record as a rural carrier. However, since his route was abandoned a year, ago two or three men have been put on ahead of hiin.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, April 25, 1927.

Starts Anew w jar iMnwwrtiwr" Mrs. Richard Reeae Whittemore, widow of the executed "Candy Kid" bandit, is to marry again, according to reports from Baltimore. Her fiance is said to be an unnamed California fruit grower, and the wedding to take place in June. RECEPTION GIVEN FOR NEW PASTOR Epworth League Os M. E. Church Entertains Rev. Stokes And Family

A reception for the Rev. Ross W. Stokes, new pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, and the members of his family was given in the church parlors, at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon by the Epworth League of the church. During the reception. Miss Mary Jane DeVor gave a reading, Miss Jeanette Beery and Miss Bernadine Shraluka sang-u duet, Miss Dorothy Walters played a piano solo, and a sketch in which a number of lake scenes at Lake Webster were given, was presented by several members o* the League. A supper was .-'crvcii ;■■■' --at 5 o’clock. Following the supper, the Epworth League held its regular meeting Mrs. Cecile Moser sang a solo, Miss Monai Butler played a piano solo, and the ladies’ quartet sang one number. Mrs. F. W. Downs had charge of the lesson. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: president, Harry Magner; first vice-president, Dorothy Walters; second vice-presi-dent, Helen Eady; third vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Ercile Chase; fourth vicepresident, Geraldine Hower and Mrs. A. L. Bowen: secretary, Isabelle Hower; treasurer, Elmer Chase; chorister Mary Jane DeVor; pianist, Helen Haubold; collectors. Forest. Zimmerman and Robert Shraluka. There was a large attendance at all of the regular services of the Methodist church Sunday. o THREE ALLEGED DRUNKS ARRESTED Two Decatur Men And Nick Jenny, Os Berne, Faces Charges In City Court Fred Knight, and Darius Robinson, both of this city, were taken into custody this morning by Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth and his deputy, Dallas Hower, north of this city, near the Aber school. People living near the school, reported to local officers that the two men were sleeping' in their . car and that; the car was parked in the middle of the road. The two local officers went to the place and found Knight and Robinson in the car. The car was stopped | in the middle of the road, and those I travelling on the highway were hav- ' ing difficulty getting around the car. ,| Knight and Robinson were brought to this city and placed in jail. They will appear in city court either late this afternoon or tomorrow morning, ,CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)

NEW EVIDENCE FOUND AGAINST COUNTV SHERIFF New Charges Likely To Be Filed Against Sheriff Emerick, Allen County GEORGE YAKE IS ARRESTED AGAIN Fort Wayne, April 25. —(U.P.) De partment of justice agents today began new investigation here of liberties granted federal prisoners by Guy Emerick, Allen county sheriff and new charges against the sheriff are probable as result of lhe arrest. Sunday night, of George Yake, federal prisoner on charges of impersonating a prohibition officer. Yake, formerly of Hartford City, is serving- s> sentence for liquor law violations. Sunday night, with Will McFields. he was arrested in the home of Alex Hughes, colored, where the two represented themselves as federal agents to get liquor. Arrests were made by city police officers. Yake was turned over to the sheriff by police. Sunday night, he was taken to the hospital for an appendicitis operation. Sheriff Emerick already faces contempt charges in federal court and will be tried Thursday. The evidence in the new incident will be added to the government case. Yake told police he was jail cook and walked out to get a drink. o

NO FATAL AUTO WRECKS REPORTED Nine Persons Injured But None Killed In Accidents Over State During Week-end Indianapolis, April 25. — (U.P.) —No deaths were reported today in weekend automobile accidents over the state, but nine persons were injured in crashes. Marvin Felt. 8, Indianapolis was suffering set ions internal injuries as the result of being struck by an automobile driven by Harry Wiese. He is not expt , ted to live ... The car of Jack Messner, 27. Indianapolis, was turned over when struck by an automobile driven by Ernest Newhouse. Messner’s . chest was injured. Mrs. Teona Elliott, 42, Orpha Graham, 40. Miss Charlotte Reed. 21. W. H. Elliott, 46. Hugh Deckman. Dillar Dolles, and Janies Curtis. 5, all of Indianapolis. were less seriously hurt in other accidents Sunday. o Mother’s And Daughter’s Banquet To Be Held May 12 A Mother’s and Daughter’s banquet will be held at the First Methodist church on Thursday evening. May 12, it was announced today. Each motner of the congregation will be expects ed to br’ng a daughter to the banquet. In cases where women have no daughters. girls will be provided for them. It is planned to have all women and girls of the church congregation and those who are friends of the church present at the banquet. Chorus Choir Gives Cantata In Country The St. Mary’s chorus choir, of the city, gave a, sacred cantata at the Catholic church at New Corydon. Jefferson township, southeast of Decatur Sunday. The entire choir took part in the cantata, it being similar to the one given in this city on Palm Sunday. Mrs. L. A. Holthouse is director of the choir and the programs given by the musical organization have met with the hearty appreciation of all who have heard the choir sing. —o Monroe Commencement To Be Held Tonight The annual commencement exercises of Monroe high school will be held this evening. Diplomas will be presented to four graduates. The commencement address wih be delivered by L. A. Pittenger. M. A. of Muncie Normal Music will be furnished by the Monroe high school orchestra.

Nellie T. Ross Urges Election Os Catholic President Washington, April 25. —(U.P.l—Denouncing intolerance as the greatest sin of the age, former Gov. Nellie Taylor Ross, Wyoming today appealed to democratic women to help elect a "well qualified Catholic" to lie president of the United States. She wants a Catholic president l<show this is really a republic, not one in name only, she told the National Women’s Democratic club. “I am a Protestant unalterably, by birth and conviction." she said. Mrs. Ross asserted she was not even suggesting any particular aspirant; she did not mention the name of Gov. Al Smith, of New York, the only Catholic now prominently mentioned in connection with the 1928 campaign. “It is only the principle 1 would emphasize," she said. BOY IS SHOT THROUGH LEG Walter Teeter, Os Near Berne, Painfully Hurt In Accident Sunday

Walter Teeter, 15, son of Harry Teeter, of near Berne, was painfully injured at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. when a .22 calibre pistol in the hands of a friend. Max McConochey, 16, son of H. J. McConochey, of Portland, was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking young Teeter just above tlie right, knee. The youth was brought to the Adams County Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon, and the bullet was removed. The two boys started out of the house after dinner, Sunday, inteudng to shoot at a mark in the orchard. McConochey as carrying the pistol Just af’er they stepped off the porch, the Teeter boy tried to take the oistol away from his friend, and the gun was accidentally discharged. The boy was taken to a physician’s office in Berne, where an X-ray examination showed that the bullet had penetrated the bone. Later, the boy was brought to the in this city w.luan operation was performed. He was reported to be resting easy today. o EHLER SELLS AUTO INSURANCE AGENCY Ralph Yager Becomes Local Representative Os State Automobile Insurance Association J. L. Ehler, who has been the Adams county representative for the State Automobile Insurance Association for the last several years, has sold his agency to Ralph Yager, of this city it was announced today. Mr. Ehler has not yet announced what he will do in the future, or whether he will continue to reside in Decatur. Mr. Yager stated that he would continue to have his office in the Peoples Loan and Trust company building. He has been in the insurance business in Decatur for several years, writing life insurance, which he will not discontinue at present. The deal was closed today and Mr. Yager began his new duties this morning. He will have charge of the entire county for the State Auto company. o JUNIOR CLASS PLAY HERE THIS EVENING First Performance £)f “Cyclone Sally" Starts At High School Auditorium At 8 O’clock The first performance of the home talent play, "Cyclone Sally”, to be staged by the junior class of Decatur high school, will be given in the high school auditorium this evening, starting at 8 o’clock. The play is a comedy in three acts. Tickets are being sold by members of the class but those who failed to get a ticket may buy one nt ■ the door tonight. There will be no re served seat: The cast has been working diligently 1 for the last few weeks under the dii rection of the class guardian. Miss Verneal Whalen.

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TROOPS ORDERED TO FORCE PEOPLE TO LEAVE HOMES Fleet Os More Than 100 Boats Assembled To Carry Refugees To Safety CREST OF FLOOD MOVING SOUTHWARD Memphis, Tenn., April 25. (United Press) Ord e r s for forcible evneuation of Greenville, Leland and other flooded Mississippi towns were issued today by Gen. Cur Uss T. Green, commander of the Mississippi national guard. A fleet of more than 100 boats of all sizes was being assembled at Vicksburg to carry soldiers into the flooded areas to bring out residents -emaining in the flooded regons by force if necessary. "We cannot allow these people to lie like rats from disease and privation or permit them to be trapped by he rising water," General Green said. “If they refuse to leave, we intend Io ’orce them out of the stricken territory." Soldiers Are Mobilized A force of 600 soldiers and 40 officers of the Mississippi nat.ioul guard was mobilized at Vicksburg awaiting orders from General Green and Gov. Dennis Murphee. Governor Murphee has established headquarters at Vicksburg to direct state forces assisting in the relief work. More than 30,000 refugees in the towns of Greenville. Iceland, Sliaw. Elizabeth, Percy and Hollendale will be removed on the forcible evacuation order if they refuse to leave on their own accord. General Green said. An unverified report that the main Mississippi levee near Yonkapin, Ark., several miles above Arkansas City, had given way reached T. W. Keese, levee board chairman, at Helena, Ark., today. The Memphis levee board was without word of the reported break. Breaking of the levee at Yonkapin would flood Arkansas City witli several feet ol ' ■ 1 night; men sa.id. Telephone service was out between Memphis and Arkansas City today, although workmen had been sent out << ontini ei> on TWO) VETERAN PILOT DISPLAYS SKILL Clarence Chamberlin, Endurance Flyer, L a n d s Plane On Broken Gear New York, April 25. — (U.P.) —Clarence D. Chamberlin, joint bolder of 1 the world's endurance flight record, held another endurance record today 1 and two little girls owed their lives ■ to his skill as a pilot. Chamberlin, with death reaching a hand for the controls of his plane. ■ came down from the clouds on a brak- ■ en landing gear, yesterday after an hour in the air. during which men and women spectators clenched their teeth and prayed for the safety of him and the three passengers in his charge. The incident occurred at Mitchell , Field, Dong Island, where Chamberlin had gone up in the Bellanca mono plane in which he and Bert Acosta recently broke the endurance record. , The plane had just been christened , preliminary to its attempted flight . from New York to Paris, and Chamb--1 erlin took up the young sponsor, Eloyse Levine, 9, who broke a bottle . of ginger ale over the bow, naming I the plane Columbia. With them were 3 Grace Jonas. 15. and John Carisi, t factory superintendent for G. M. Bellanca. designer of the plane. Just as the plane left the ground. ~ the trained eyes of airmen on the field j saw that the landing gear had been bumped in taking off. a strut was (CONTINUED ON PAUE TWO)

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