Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 137, Decatur, Adams County, 10 June 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Fair tonight and Saturday. Cooler.

CAPT. LINDBERGH NEARS WASHINGTON

AMERICAN LEGION TO HOLD DISTRICT CONFERENCE HERE Veterans Os Eighth District To Hold Annual Conference Here .July 3 TO HE HELI) AT COUNTRY CLUB The annual' conference of tlie c ghth district of the American Leg:on will be held in this city, at the Decatur Country club, Sunday. July 3, it was announced today by Paul Graham, commander of the Adams post. No. 43, of the Legion. Plans are under way for one of the largest conferences ever held by the Legionaires in this district. All sorts of entertainment will be woven into the elaborate program and a day that will long be remembered is in store for all Legionaires. All state and district officers of the organ'zation will attend the conference, and, besides the members from each post in the eighth district, many ‘Buddies'’ from Fort Wayne, Van Wert, Huntington. and other neighboring cities will be her*. The day will be “booster day” for Fred Welcking. of Bluffton, who will be nominated for the office of state commander of the American Legion to take the place of Colonel Paul McNutt, present state commander. State Commander Coming Colona 1 McNutt, state commander and dean of the Indiana University Law School, will he one of the pr:ncinal speakers on the program and other hieh state officers will give short talks. A tentative program t’aT’R Tor roglsv - t’-ntion at 10 o'clock at the Country Club. Sundav morning, July 3. Follow:ng reg'strotion. a golf tourney, in charge of France Center of this citv. w'P be held. All Leg'on members will be eligible to enter the meet, and a trophy will be awarded the winner. D'nner w'll be nerved to the guests nt the country club at 12 o'clock and the afternoon program, which veil be announced in detail later, will '•tart at. 2:30 bc.'ock. From 4 to F.-20 o’clock In the afternoon, a dance ami other entertainment will he held. An hour and a half will be reserved f-om 5:30 tn 7 o'clock fnr a lunch, end nt 7 o'clock apather dance will ho held. Auxilliarv To Meet The district T o<tloo mixilinrv nf the T eg*'nn. r*’-o, will hold its conference In this citv. July 3. and all Leg'on mmnhers aye Invited to bring their w’ves and sweethearts. The program will bn full every minute of the dav, end ninns for the b’gg“st co'ebrat'on of its kind ever held in Decatur will b° announced ns soon ns the committees make their f'nal ronorls. AH I,oe : onniros contemplating ate tend'ng the day's festivities are re<covrivi i:n <>v page eight) NICE WEATHER HELPS FARMERS Adams Countv Farmers Improve Their Time During Nice Days This Week Warm weather and sunshine the last few days have been a great aid to the farmers of this communi,ty, and optimism prevails in all parts of the county. The long rainy season this spring caused a several week's delay in corn planting, but most farmers have been busy this week planting their ground. Farmers are hoping that the weather will continue fair for the next few days, in order that all planting can be completed. The harvest next fall will be slightly delayed because of the rains this spring, but most farmers are of the opinion that the crops are injured.Rivers and streams have again returned to their banks, and the hundreds of acres of land, which have been under water for several weeks are again drying off.

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Vol. XXV. No. 137.

Fair And Cooler I Weather Promised For Lindbergh Day Washington, June in— (UP) The | weather man today indicated the elements would be kind to "Lindbergh Day" tomorrow. 1 His official forecast this forenoon indicated thundershowers this afternoon or tonight and would cool a rapidly mounting temperature and that , Saturday would be "Fair and cooler.” ' The News was received gladly by thousands pouring into the city for the ' celebration and overcrowding hotels ’ ami private rooming houses. DUVALL TO HAVE SPECIAL JUDGE Rushville .Judge To Try Indianapolis Mayor On Corruption Charges Indianapolis, .lune 10.—(UP) Judge Will Sparks of Rushville was chosen today to try Mayor John A. Duvall and City Controller William C. Baser on charges of political corruption after the mayor had obtained a change of venue. The defense eliminated the name of Fremont Alford. Indianapolis attorney, from the list of. judges, leaving Judge Sparks. Judge James A. Collins of Marion county criminal court granted the t change this morning when Duvall and Baser appeared before him. The state struck off the name of Judge John F. Craig of Greensburgh from the list of three judges offered. Duvall's and Buser's attorneys asked for time in which to decide whether Alford or Judge Sparks would be inost 'accept,tbTe foTheni? This was granted. CHILD HEALTH BOARD PLANNED County Wide Organization Seen As Result Os Child Health Conferences Plans have bon started toward the organization of a Child Health Board in Adems coun’y, as a sequence to , the child health conferences and examinations conducted in the countv during the las* three weeks by representatives of the child hvgiene division of the state board of health. The conferences and examinations closed yesterday, with examination of Decatur and Washington township children at the Public Library here. Forty-four children were examined here yesterday and about 40 on Wednesday. About 400 children were examined in the countv during the three weeks. The examinations and 'conferences were free. Mrs. Charles Knapp, of Decatur, has Irnen asked by the representatives of the state board of health, to call a meeting of the directors appoin'ed in the different townshins and Berne and Geneva, at which time the Child Health Board will be organized. Dr. Ada Schweitzer. director of the child hygiene division of the state hoard of health, will he present at the oragnization meeting to give an address. Miss Nancy Gibbs, a registered purse, and Dr. Dorothy Teal, of Indianapolis. were in charge of the examinations and conferences held in Adams county. They revealed, during their conferences in this county, that there are more cases of small pox in Indiana than any other state in this part of the country. Ffforts are being made throughout the state to have all children imunized for diphetheria and small pox before they start to school. — Good Oil Well Brought In On Jay County Lease Portland. June 10—Oil well No. 2 on the Shauver lease, te nmiles northeast of the city, owned by Rice and Stevenson, was shot Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and shows promise of a good well, it was said today. The well was bailed out today.

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REV. WAM9SONAS SLAIN BY MANIAC — Lutheran Pastor At Sheboyan, Wis., Known In Adams County, Murdered The Rev. William Wambsganss, of Sheboygan. Wisconsin, who was well known in the northern part of Adams county, was killed Thursday by Walter Deering, who was believed to have become temporarily Insane. Doering also killed his father. Frank Doering and then committed suicide. Flank Doering was found dead iu the basement of his home after he had had an argument with his son. A few minutes later, the young man called at Rev. Wambsganss’ home and the two were closeted in the pastor's study. Members cf the Wambsganss family became alarmed when neither came out after two hours, and in investigation began. The pastor was found shot through the head and. in another corner of the room, lay the body of the youth, also shot thro igh the head. A revolver was found besides Deering's side. Rev. Wambsganss was a brother of the Rev. Philip Wambganss. pastor of the Emmaus Lutheran church,of Fort Wayne. Rev. William Wambganss was pastor of the Bethlehem Lutheran church cf Sheboyan. - o Seven Persons Drown In Lake Mille Lacs Midland. Minn.. June 10. — (United Press) —Efforts were being made today to recover the bodies of seven persons believed drowned in Lake Mi'le I.acs during a (Unrm. Nearly a score Jit ’ .persons, were rescued or reached shore unaide<l when the storm broke suddenly, overturning a number of boats in the lake. Two boats occupied at least 5 Twin City residents capsized and then a rescue boat from Midland was overturned, causing death of two of the rescue party. n Visit Peony And Iris Gardens Many people from this city and county have visited the peony and : ris gardens at Van Wert. Last Sunday several thousand people visited th<> three beautiful gardens. D. M. NIBLICK IS RE-ELECTED Man A< r ain Made Dirccior Os Indiana Retail Dry Goods Dealers Dan. M. Niblick, of the Niblick and company store in Decatur, was re-elec-ted a director of the Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association, which closed a two-da.v session at the South Shore inn, Lake Wawasee, yesterday afternoon. This is Mr. Niblick's third twoyear term as a member of the board of directors. He served one term as president cf the organization. Edward- Beitman, of Wabash, was elected president of the organization. The other officers elected were: W. 11. Dietermeyer, Kokomo, vice-prsident F. M. Ayres, Indianapolis, secretarytreasurer; and William Malch, Indianapolis, manager. The last two were re-elected. About 75 members and several guests attended the meeting. The directors elected, in addition to Mr. Niblick, were: Edward Beitman, Wabash: W. H. Dietermeyer, Kokomo. Ben Allen, Washington; Conrad Zeisel. Elkhart; W. F. Seliger, Peru; F. M. Ayres. Indianapolis; and Ed. Williams Knightstown. W. L. Ware, of Chicago, and Ernest C, Hastings, of New York, were the speakers, Thursday afternoon. oVisiting At Jaberg Home Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jaberg, of Buena Park, California, are visiting their nephew, Martin Jaberg and family, In this city. Mr. and Mrs Jaberg are making an extended trip through the middleswest. They expect to tour several states before returning to their home in California.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, June 10, 1927.

Favorite Son \ < Junies I). Phelan, former United Stales Senator, is California's favorite son in the race lor the Democratic nomination for the Presidency, says Isidore Hockweiler, Democratic National committeeman from that slate. PYTHIANSWILL HOLD MEMORIAL Kekionga Lodge Os Decatur Will Hold Annual Service Sunday Afternoon Memorial services tor deceased members of Kekionga lodge of the Knights of Pythias are requested to meet at the Home at 1:30 o'clock, Sundav afternoon. Members are urged to bring flowers witli them. The lodge members will go from the . home to the Decatur cemetery, where the ritualistic cremony, in piemory of i the deceased memebrs, will lie given. Following the ceremony. D. B. Erwin , local attorney, will deliver a short address. All members of the Knights of Pythias lodge are urged to join in the memorial service. Following file ceremony at the cemetery, the iiuUK-bers will return to the lodge. O L ED BOSSE TO BEGIN LAW PRACTICE HERE Decatur Young Man To Begin Practice In Office Os D. B. Erwin On Second Street Ed Bosse, Decatur young man who was graduated from the Indianapolis law* school Tuesday, announced today that he will start practice in the city at once. Ho will bo located in the office of Attorney Dore B. Erwin, on South Second street. Mr. Bosse is well known in Decatur and community. He has just completed a three-year course in the Indianapolis law school. While in Indianapolis, Mr. Bosse worked in. the office of the firm of Rosenberg. Clark and McCord. prominent attorneys in the capital city. o M. O. Lowman Named To Succeed L. C. Andrews Washington. Juno 10. — (UP) —President Coolidge today formally appointed M. O. Lowman, forme;- lieutenant governor of New York Io be assistant secretary of treasury, succeeding L. C. Andrews, director of prohibition enforcement, resigned. The appointment will become effective August 1. Lowman told newspaper men his enforcement work would be " sane and sensible, without spite work." * o Earth Shocks Felt University of Virginia, Va., June 10. —(UP) —Earth shocks severe enough to awaken many residents were felt here at 2:16 a. tn., today. The seismograph at the Rouss physical laboratory of the University of Virginia recorded the first shock, lasting ten seconds and slight tremors 30 seconds later.

MARGARET LUSK I 1 EXPIRESTODAY I Mother Os Mrs. Evelyn McCrory, Os Decatur, Dies 1 In W ells Countv ( Margaret Anne Lusk' 65, mother of Mrs. Evelyn McCrory, of this city, , dieii at her home in Lancaster township, Wells county, this morning. , She had been ill for sometime. Mrs. Lusk Is survived by her daughter in this city, and two sons, ' Hugh Marshall, of Bluffton, and Ever- ; ett Lusk, of California. i Funeral arrangements have not yet i been made. Mrs. Lusk has visited in this city and is known here . SISTER OF W. E. MOON DIES IN TOLEDO, OHIO Mrs. William Termar Dies Today; H Body Being Returned To This City For Burial ( Word was received in this city today of Hie death of Mrs. William Ter mar, of Toledo, a sister of W. E Moon, of tills city. Tlie body will lie brought to the W. E. Moon residence in this J city tomorrow noon, from which place funeral set vices will be held. No arrangements have been made , for tlie time of tlie funeral, but in all , probability, it will lie held either Sunday or Monday. Burial wil probably ( lie made in tlie Decatur cemetery. o — ] George Gehrett Dies At Home In Bluffton Bluffton, June 10. — (United Press) George Gehrett. 66. piano factory employee, died at his home here this morning. following a six weeks illness. Mr. Gehrett was well-known in Adams county. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services will be heft! Saturday afternoon at the home ami burial will be made at the Bluffton ceine- 1 tery. 0 Gov. Jackson Sends Message To Lindbergh Indianapolis, Ind.. June 10 -(UP) — 1 Governor Ed. Jackson today sent the fidlowing message to Captain Charles I Jndbergli: “For Indiana I extend c rigfat'iiiiitions on yi.nr wsnd“>-fi)l accomplish- ; ment.” I o ADAMS COUNTY BOY WINS TRIP Simon M. Schwartz. Monroe Township. Gets Free Trip To Washington, 1). C. Simon M. Schwartz, some of Mr and Mrs. John J. Schwartz, of Monroe township, will leave Tuesday, June 14. for a six day trip to Washington D. C. ’ Simon will be one of a party of eighteen boys and girls who have won the 1 trip as a result of outstanding work 1 in one of the club projects of the state. He placed first in the One-Acre Sugar Beet Chib in tlie county last year. Mr. H. F. Ainsworth, of tlie club department at Purdue, will lie In charge if the party. They wil leave Indianapolis at 3 o'clock June 14. going by the way of Columbus. Pittsburgh, Harrisburgh and Baltimore. Stops will be made at the two latter cities. They will arrive in Washington Wednesday evening. and will return Saturday forenoon, arriving home some time Sunday, While in Washington, they will see the various points of interest including the While House, Washington's Monument, the Congressional Library, the National Museum, Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Lincoln Memorial, the U. S. Mint, the Capitol Building. and the various Foreign Embassies. The expenses of Mr. Schwartz are being paid by the Decatur Industrial Association and the Holland-St. Ijouis Sugar Co. He is to lie congratulated upon his success in club work which has led to such a worthwhile reward.

Gilliom Decides Not To Question W.C.T.U. About Idea On Medicinal Whisky Indianapolis, Ind., June ID (UP) Attorney general Arthur L. Gilliom. for a time today, appeared about to step into the role of a cross examiner to ask members cf the central W. (’. T. U. what they thought about medicinal whisky, but he finally released them from answering questions lie lie asked in a letter, and an embarass ing situation was relieved. Tlie organization recently adopted resolutions criticising Gilliom for his attitude toward medicinal whisky restrictions of the Wright done dry law. Tlu> attorney general replied today asking the organization at its meeting tliis afternoon to answer two questions but later withdrew his request. CITIES IN FLOOD AREA SEEK ACTION Sixty Representatives Os Cities In Mississippi Valley Visit President Washington, Juno 10. -(UP) Sixty representatives of principal cities in the Mississippi Hood area called upon President Coolidge today to urge further immediate relief measures. The delegation was headed by Mayor

William Hale Thompson of Chicago. Resolutions were presented stating that control of Mississippi waters is a na.tonal problem and that tlie sole responsibility should be assumed by the national government. o Elkhart Man Re-elected Chicago, June 10 — (UP) C. D. Greenleaf, Elkhart. Indiana, today was elected president of tlie National Association of Baud Instillments Manufacturers for the eleventh time at a convention of the association here. STATE PRISON INQUIRY ENDS State Board Os Charities Closes Its Hearing At Michigan City Thursday ' 'lni,U . IllfP Press)- The members of the state i hoard of charities i.-turned t» Indianapolis today, their investigation of the conduct of the Michigan City state prison, or at least the first phase of it, completed. After hearing D. C. Stephenson, the prisoner who made tlie charges that brought the inquiry. President John Moorman, of the prison board of trustees; Warden Walter H. Daly, a number of guards and other prisoners. the board of charities closed its hearings at Michigan City late Thursday. Whether the board will decide it needs further information before it can make its report was somewhat uncertain, but it appeared that the members were satisfied they had enough facts on which to base conclusions. Stephenson is the former ku klux klan grand dragon and political power who was sentenced to life imprisonment for (lie murder of Madge Oberhqftzer. Insisting he needed it to perfect his appeal, he asked tor a 90-day parole from the prison, and charged that Moorman and Daly denied him privileges to which he was entitled, refused to let him see his attorneys privately, opened his mail and otherwise mistreated him. The charges were referred bv the prison trustees to the board of charities. The trustees asked flint, a report be given to them and to Gov. Ed Jackson before July 1 when are to consider the application for parole. Accordingly, the board of charities went to Michigan City, and qu’ckly called witnesses. Records were searched Tuesday, Stephenson appeared before the board Wednesday and Thursday and other witnesses were heard, but the proceedings were cloaked in secrecy. It was understood, however, that Stephenson talked freely despite his threat that he would not assist a secret inquiry.

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RECEPTION FOR TRANS-OCEANIC FLIER IS BEGUN Destroyers, Dirigible And 100 Planes Put Out To Sea To Meet Flier MOTHER ARRIVES AT BALTIMORE Aboard U. S. S, Memphis, enroute to Washington, June It) (United Press) The destroyer Humphries met the I cruiser Memphis at sea this morning and took alx»ard a inailsttek full of news films ol ('.harles Lindbergh, after which , the cruiser resumed its homel ward iournev at a speed of 23’k i knots. It virtually marked a contact with land for the Memphis, ami officers and men were elated at the realization that they were almost home. Most of them got up at 3:30 am., no they would not miss tlie Humphries. Lindbergh, however, slept through *t all. Reception Under Way Washington. June 10. — (United Press) America's great reception for Charles Lindbergh has started.

Six destroyers, the naval dirigible Los Angeles and nearly 100 planes Were on the high sea. 4 today, or preparing for an immediate start, to meet tlie cruiser Memphis, speeding tlie trans-oceanic flyer home. The etn ssaries of an enthusiastic nation are taking ColoneJ Lindbergh greetings and a foretaste of the tumultuous welcome which the capital has determined will exceed evrni the tremendous ovations of Paris. Brussels and London. Guard Against Disasters Extraordinary last-minute preparations were made here today for the ceremonies to follow the landing of the blond, curly-haired youth at the navy yard between 11 and 12 Saturday, E. S. T.. to prevent disasters which observers of tiie European demonstrations have repeatedly warned against. Tlie usually staid capital city has been transformed into an expectantly vociferous horde of citizens, all anxiously discussing the best place to see i beir here “Lindy ” Windows everywhere bea;'-“Lindy" greetings, am’ boys and young men are seen building replicas of “The Spirit of St.. Louis" —the flyer’s transoceanic airplane. 'Boys are wearing “I’d fly with Lindy” caps. Organizat'ons are clamoring for opportunities to do Lindbergh honor, to claim his presence for “just a few minutes,’’ and harassed men walk tlie streets seeking tickets to the National Press Qlub. Minnesota Society. and Missouri Society receptions to lie held for him. Tlie capital will take Lindbergh to << ox rixi i:t> ox i-xt.i: •!■„,»> FIVE ENTER CORN CONTEST Enrollments In Five-Acre Corn Club Being Received By County Agent Enrollments in the Five Acre corn Club contest in Adams county this year are now being received by Cotin--1 ty Agent Busche, who is cooperating in this work with the Indiana Corn Growers' Association. Enrollment closes June 15. Last year, 200 corn growers of this county finished the contest, out of a total of 700 completing the wo:k in the state. So far. five farmers of this county have enrolled in the Five-Acre Contest. The highest official yield bf 85 hush- ' els per acre in Adams county in 1926 was grown by Otto Hoile, of Union Township. The average yield for all corn in the state was only 43.5 bushels ! per acre last season. Tlie Indiana Corn Growers' Associa- * ! tion awards a gold medal for each (COXiTIWVEH ON PACE TAAOI

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