Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 140, Decatur, Adams County, 14 June 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Mostly cloudy tonight. Wednesday fair north, partly cloudy south portiort. Slightly warmer Wednesday.

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PRESIDENT STOPS t IN INDIANA ON WAY |TO VACATION SITE ■ Mr. Coolidge Stops At HamI mond This Afternoon To Dedicate New Park ■committee MEETS HIM AT STATION | Hammond, Ind. June 14—(United ■l’ President Coolidge am! his ■v.nation party, enroute to the sum- ■ 1 r white house 4n the Black Hills ■< . South Dakota, arrived here at I:SS ■ - Mr. Coolidge was met at the Hfi.nion by the official reception com ■nittee. which came to escort him to ■iVicker park, where the President ■v.. to deliver the dedication address. I Hammond, Ind.. June 14 —(United Upwards of 200.1)00 people ■pre expected to crowd into Wicker this afternoon and hear PresiCoolidge dedicate the park as a to the war dead of the ■TiVumet industrial district. 5.1 The president's train, on which ho ,3|s touring to a vacation spot in the Hills so South Dakota, will ■rcvi> at Hammond about 3 p. m. I Prom the station there will start a along the 12 mile paved leading from Hammond to the ■picker Memorial Park. The road lie decorated with small dusters ■ts American fl’ags draped at regular I The scenic memorial park, in the of the industrial zone and at ■tL’ foot of Lake Calumet, probably be thronged by. the time the HP) esidential party arrives. I Aboard President Coolidge's SpeeTrain, near Youngstown. 0.. .lime ■l4 (UP) —With the dogs. Hie cat ■end the pet raccoon aboard, a white on wheels rolled President and his party of 85 persons Ohio today enroute to his ■bummer vacation site in the Black jsSHills of South Dakota. I AH the comforts of home, in. hiding pets, were furnished Mr. Coolidge ■tor the two-day journey. ■ In addition to Rebecca, the flirtaraccoon, Blackie, the wandering Rob Roy and Prudence Prim, ■white collies, there was a movie the■iter in a hotel dining car, a sun par■Bor and rooms with royal beds for the ■president in the nine-car train. ■j The first stop was to be made early ■this afternoon at Hammond, Indiana. ■ftT.ere Mr. Coolidge will dedicate ■(Vicker Memorial park in the heart ■ttf that rich Calumet industrial sec ■lion. After a two-hour pause for a ech there, the journey will be reand the party will teach Rapid 8- D., the town nearest the summer white house, tomor■ow night. Rapid City Astir I Rapid City, S. D., June It. — <l’P> (< OXTIXI El> OX (■<(.(: THOI RAINS BENEFIT FARMERS' CROPS I More Sunshine And Warm Weather Needed Now By Corn Crop ■ Ra n the last two days has been a gteat benefit to the farmers of this . Community, according to reports 9fom all parts of the county. Most of the spring corn planting has been Completed, and-farmers are optomistic toward the possibilities of a ■Bood crop. ■ Sufficient rain has fallen the last two days, according to the farmers' reports, and more warm weather. Which is predicted for the community will greatly aid the ecorn crop. ■ Truck patches in the city and county are reported to be in good shape, •nd plenty of home grown lettuce, radishes, and onions are on the local ■arket. Fields, today, were too wet .to .work in, but warmer weather and Sunshine is predicted for the next tfw days.

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Indiana Courts Not In Mail Order Business, Divorce Seekers learn Warsaw, Ind., June 11. — (INS) Please mail its a divorce decree at the earliest opportunity. We have decided to live apart." . This was the surprising request received by mail here by R. 11. Butler, clerk of Kosciusko county, from Mr. and Mrs. A. N. E.chison, Willowbrook. Saskatchewan, Canada. The Etchisons wrote that they were married at Leesburg, six miles north of Warsaw, in 1!)()3. Butler in replying advised the couple to kiss and make up and notified them that Indiana courts were not in the mail order business. WOMAN INJURED IN AUTO WRECK Mrs. .Jackson Fair, Os Orland, Hurt In Accident North Os City Today Mrs. Jack,son Fair, of Orland, Indiana, was injured in an automobile accident which occurred about 4 miles north of this city on the Fort Wayne road about 10 o'clock this morning. The Ford coupe, in which' Mrs. Fair was riding, was driven by her nephew. Clayton Fillmcre. They were enroute to Richmond. Mr. Fillmore, apparently, lost control of the car, and it swerved to the side of the road, striking a ditch and turning over several times. Mrs. Fair was taken to the Adams County Memorial hospital, where physicians dressed her injuries. It was thought by attending physicians that Mrs. Fair suffered a fractured shoulder. but the extent of her injuries have not yet been determined. X-ray pictures were being made in an effort to determine the extent of the lady's injuries. Mr. Fillmore was ess seriously injured. He received several cuts and bruises, but was able to leave the hospital at once. The Ford coupe was badly damaged. It was towed to this city, ft is thought shat the steerink knuckle of the car broke and that Mr. Fillmore lost control of the coupe. The car was not travelling at an excessive rate of speed, but could not be stopped before it struck the ditch at the side of the road. o Junior Band To (Jive Concert This Evening The Junior band will give ; ts first public concert of the season this evening on Liberty Way. The concert will begin at 8 o'clock. The band will give a series of eight concerts this summer, one every Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Members of the band are asked to meet in the Industrial rooms at 7:45 o’clock tonight. The program •onight will be in three parts. The Junior band wil give the first part, the girls'.saxaphone l and from Fort Wayne, will give the secJito part, while the entire group wil give the third part. Jules Ellingboe Leaves Hospital: Batten Improving Indianapolis. June 14 Jules EHing boe who was injured when his Conner Special hit the wall in the 500 mile race, was to leave the Methodist Hospital today. He will go to the Elks Club, where be will slay for seve-al days, and then go to his home in Memphis. Tenn. Ellingboe's car hit the inside vail, comini out of the northwest turn and Ellingboe's chest was crushed and his ribs torn Norman Batten, who was burned, and Henry Kohleit, who was injured when his car overturned on Hie s tilthwest turn, are still at the hospital, but doing well. o Civil War Veteran Dies John W. Priest, 79, Civil War veteran, died Monday morning at his home in Portland. He was a native of Jay county. During the Civil Wark hs served as a member of Co. F. 140th Indiana Infantry, enlisting October 9. 1864, and being discharged July 11. 1856.

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INSPIRED NATIONAL ANTHEM * J v..mr hw —„ _ i t • ifcfciTOoßW'W s ! I )' ' . < This is the I’ltig Unit inspired Francis Scott Key to write “ I lie Star-Spangled Banner," the unofficial national anthem. Il flew over Fort McHenry, at Baltimore, during Ute shelling of the fori by the British in the War of 1812. It now is preserved in Washington. 1). (’., (International Newsreel.)

Jasonville Man Admits He Set Fire To House Indianapolis, June 14. — (UP) —Because hi- liked his native stale of Massachusetts better than Indiana. Roy F. Clemens, Jasonville, Ind., set fire to his home. "I wanted to collect the insurance and return Jo Massachusetts, he asserted in a written confession at the office of M, W. Wareing. chief investigator for the state fire marshal. He now is being held |or arson and will be arrigned next week in Green 1 county circuit court f) - Jack Pickford Seeks Divorce In Francej Cherbourg, Fiance. June 14 (IT 1 ) —Jack Pickford, young brother of Mary, artived today to obtain a friendly divorce from Marilyn .Miller musical comedy star Disembarking from the ('unard liner Berengaria, Pickford left for Paris, saying he would "arrange the formalities lor a friendly divorce." SHOOT HELD BY BANKVIGILANTEES , I Adams County Pistol Team Finishes Ninth In State Meet Monday The pistol team representing the Adams County Bank Vigilante ccni-j mittee won ninth place in the state j shoot held at Fort Benjamin Harrison j near Indianapolis, yesterday, in which the bank vigilantees from 90 counties of the state were entered. The Adams county vigilantees were represented in the title shoot, but it has not been learned where this team finished, as it was late when the competition was finished and tlte local party did not wait to learn the standing. Members of the pistol team representing Adams county were Robe-t L. Nevil, Herbert <’. Chew and Daniel F. Frile, all of Geneva. Members of the rifle team were Leonard Baumgartner, Fred Schurger and Sheriff Hurl Hollingsworth, all of Decatur. Several others from Adams county attended the shoot, at which approxi-. mately 500 'petsoils were present. | Those from Adams county, in addition to members of the pistol and rifle team were Luster Schug, of Herne; Robert Melbers, Theodore Graliker, Leo Ehinger, of Decatur and Ernst Gauker of Geneva. The visitors enjoyed a big army feed at noon, served under a big tent at the Fort. Music was furnished by the 11th infantry band. .—a De Pinedo At Madrid Madrid, June 14—(UP)—Francesco De Pinedo, Italian aviator, arrived at 1:25 P. M., today from Barcelona to have dinner with King Alphonse.

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REGULATIONS FOR POOL ANNOUNCEO All Persons Must Pass Physical Examination Before Using Swimming Pool ♦ 4 The Decatur municipal swimming pool will be opened Saturday night, .lune 18, provided weather conditions are favorable, it was announced today by the committee in charge. The local board of health announced the following rules to govern the pool .litis summer: | “All children under 14 years of age will be examined before the opening of the pool. Boys will be examined by H. Curtis, who will be in charge of the ponl. Girls will be examined by Miss Jeanette Clark, who will be assistant at the pool. "All girls over 14 years of age will be examined by a nurse. Tlte date for such examination will be announced later. Following the examination, each girl will be given a certificate. "AZI boys over 14 years of age will be examined by any reputable physician, before they will he permitted to use the pool. The phsician will give 'each boy examined a certificate I which will be filed at the pool. "Any person violating any of the above rules will forfeit their rights to use the pool. “Signed. Decatur Board of Health.” Ai'l precautions will be taken to make the pool healthful and a safe place Tor everyone. The schedule , will be announced later this week, ; as soon as it is completed, Mr. Curitis stated It is thought that certain 'afternoons will be allotted to boys and certain ones to girls, with the evenings open to everyone, the same (<<*xrixtEi> ox i’age 'r«o> LINDY TAKES AN AIRPLANE RIDE Flier Cancels Luncheon Engagement; Partakes Os His Favorite Pasttime New York June 14 — (UP) —Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, weary of lunchI eons and entertainments excused himself from a luncheon engagement at the newspaper club at, noon today and went, for an airplane ride. He drove from his New York apparttnent to Curtis Field L. I. got into a speedy Curtis areal racer owned by Casey Jones and for 15 minutes swooped and circled over the field. New York. June 14—Col. Charles Lindbergh showed New York today that it Is not so big but that he can get away from it. Unknown to anyone, be slipped out of his appartment at 6:50 A. M., today and went in company with Capt. Rich(CONTINUED OX PAGE TH V'

LINN GROVE TO HAVE AIRPLANE FACTORY SOON Company Headed By L. L. Dunbar To Engage In Manufacturing Business OTTO SMITH TO BE SUPERVISOR Linn Grove, June 14.—An airplane factory will be located in Linn Grove it the near future, according to an

announcement made- yesterday. A company has been organized with L. f L. Dunbar, pioneer manufacturer of this locality, as the president, and will engage in the manufacture of planes and flying equipment. Tile construction of modern airplanes and monoplanes will be under the supervision of Otto Smith, of Monroe, well known Attains county | aviator. Mr. Smith has had many years experiences in flying and in nstrncting student Tilers. He will devote his entire time to designing and building planes in the future. Mr. Smith recently designed a new wing curve, which will allow a plane 1 to ascend almost Instantty, or birdlike, it is said. This wtng will be featured in the planes (o be built by the Linn Grove concern. Planes of different size and design from the small scout plane to the large transport plane will be made here, according to officials of the company. Motors of different makes will be used as power units. Present plans call for one of the largest and most modern airplane (plants in this part of the country. Eastern aviation interests have shown much interest in the local project, it is said. Mr. Dunbar has been instrumental in locating several furniture factories in Linn Grove in the past, but lack of shipping facilities has caused the factories to be moved to other locations. However, since most of the products of the new airplane factory will be transported by air, Linn Grove was deemed a suitable location. o REV. SCHMITT SAYS HIGH MASS Priest Says First Solemn High Mass On Parents’ Wedding Anniversaryin observance of his parent's 35th wedding anniversary, Rev. Simeon M. Schmitt, who was ordained to the priesthood last December, said his first solemn high mass at St. Mary's Catholic church at 9 o’clock this morning. His parents k Mr. and Mrs. Dynois Schmitt, of this city, were married in the local Catholic church, 35 years ago today and have lived in this city ever since. The Rev. F. A. Reinwald, of Mishawaka, delivered the sermon at the high mass. He spoke on the Priesthood and the priest's relation to the church and congregation. He. also, extended his 'own congratulations and those of their friends and members of the congregation to Mr. and Mrs. Sclpnitt on their wedding anniversary, to Rev. Schmitt on the saying of his first solemn high mass, and to the parents on having a sou n the priesthood. Impressive services marked the solemn mass. Marching from the school house, Rev. Schmitt was accompanied by the Rev. J. A. Seimetz. rector, and the Rev. Joseph Hession, assistant pastor, and the Rev. Ambrose Kohne, who was ordained Saturday, the altar boys, acolytes and visiting priests, to the sanctuary in the church. Reservations were made for Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt and family, friends and a delegation of the Knights of Columbus. The altars were beautifully decorated with spring flowers and the soft glow of vigil lights and cand|les added solemnity to th® occasion. Father Seimetz acted as arch-priest: Rev. Hession, deacon; Rev. Durkin, thurifer: Dennis Schmitt and Albert Hain, (CONTINUED ON PAGE MX)

De Pinedo Aspires To Non-Stop Flight Around The World Milan, June 14 (UP) Francesco de Pinedo. Italian four-continent filer, aspires to a non-stop flight around the world, the Corriere Della Sera n veiled today. A representative of the paper interviewed De Pinedo when the airman stopped at Lisbon, enroute to Rome by the way of Barcelona "1 want to make a flight around the world, not even stopping once." De Pinedo said. "These slops ruin the real adventure of flying. All rest days spoil it."

TEACHERS MAKE SUMMER PLANS j Decatur School Teachers < Have Varied Plans For i Summer Months < Tito teachers in the Decatur cty schools during the past year have made varied plans for spending the ’ summer vacation months. A major- < ity of the instructors will attend summer school, whi,e others will tour 1 Europe and the western part of the , United States. Following are the plans of most of the local teachers. Walter J. Krick, high school prin- ' cipal, Miss Josephnie Myers and Miss Helen Stephenson will attend Columbia Universly, New York. Ralph Tyndall. W. Guy Brown, Bryce Thomas. Sigurd Anderson, and Miss Marjorie May wq'l attend Muncie Normal. Miss Verneal Whalen will attend Chicago University. Miss Desolee Chester will attend the University of Michigan. Misses Blanche McCrory. Florins Michaud and Maude Anderson will tour western states. Misses Catherine Martin and Kathryn Dorwin will tour Europe. Miss Nellie McGath wijl attend Indiana University. T. Floyd Gibson will attend State Normal, at Terre Haute. Miss Marcella Hower will attend 1 Madame Blaker's, at Indianapolis. Mrs. Lucile Kain will attend the Chicago Art Institute. Misses Naomi Gilbert and Dora Marie Magley will attend Winona college. 0 Further Pleas For Dale Must Go To Trustees Os Penal Farm. Jackson Rules Indianapolis, June 14. — (UP) — All evidence and further petitions for clemency for George R. Dale, Muncie editor, must be referred to the board of trustees of the Indiana state farm. This was the decree announced yesterday by Gov. Ed Jackson when he was visited ity a delegation of Muncie residents led by Thomas V. Miller, who begged him to show clemency in the case of Dale, who recently was sentenced to 90 days on contempt of court charges by Judge Clarence Deart It. Miller indicated after the meeting that he might again ask the governor to intercede if the committment which is expected daily by Charles Biederwolf, clerk of the Indiana supreme court, from Washington .should have the effect of sending Dale to the farm before the next meeting of the state farm board of trustees in July. o New Alumni Representative Lafayette, Ind., June 14 —(UP) —J. Emmett Hall, of Indianapolis, a graduate of the class of 1906 today took office as alumni representative on the Purdue board of trustees after his election at the annual business meeting of the Purdue Alumni association yesterday. Hall succeeds F. F. Chandler, of this city, on the board o Publisher On Tour Amsterdam, Holland, June 14—(UP) —Van Lear Black, publisher of the Baltimore Sun, arrived at 2:59 put . today from London in his Fokker air yacht. He is enroute on a 10.000 mile flight to Batavia. Dutch East Indies. Black was expected to leave here at 8:30 A. M., tomorrow.

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AUTOMOBILE HIT AT GROSSING BY FREIGHT TRAIN George Glass A n d Clark Bushee Meet Death At Crossing Near Bluffton GUY SIMON HURT IN SAME ACCIDENT

Bluffton, June i 4 — (Special) —George Glass, 65, and Clark Bushee, 49, both well-known farmers residing north of Ossian, were killed at 11:15 o’clock this morning when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by a westbound freight train on the Clover Leaf division of the Nickel Plate railroad, at a crossing on state road No. 3, a quarter of a mile north of this city. The driver of the car. Guy Kinton, 35, also of near Ossian, is at the Wells county hospital, expected to recover. The automobile, a Star sedan, was badly damaged. The body of the ear was hurled against the Indiana Service Corporation power station, which is located near the crossing. Glass' Body Badly Mangled The bodies of Simon, the driver, and Bushee were found near the wreckage of the automobile. The motor and chassis of the car were carried past the station and hurled Into a ditch. Glass’ body was found 200 feet from the crossing and was badly mangled. Bushee was alive when found, but died enroute to the hospital. He had severe gashes on his face and body and is thought to have suffered a fractured skull. • Glass is believed to have been killed almost instantly. His right arm was torn off. the top of his head crushed and his body badly mangled. Simon Expected To Recover Simon suffered severe cuts about his face and body and an injury to his liack, but his injuries are not believed to be dangerous. Tlte three men had been in Blufflon, filing a claim against the county dog tax fund for sheep killed on the Simon farm by dogs., and were on their way home at the time of the accident. Glass is survived by a widow and a foster daughter, Eleanor ilateld, a nurse at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne. Bushee is survived by a widow and one daughter. Mildred, at home. Several other fatal accidents have occured at the crossing where Glass and Bushee met death today. Recently, the highway was widened at the crossing in hopes that the hazard would be reduced. YEGGMEN BLOW SAFEINPORTLAND John Baumgartner, Former Decatur Man, Chases Burglars For A Mile John Baumgartner, former Decatur jeweler who now owns a jewelry store in Portland, pursued three yegg- ■ men for a mile north from Portland early Sunday morning, after they had blown a safe in the Mossier Brothers store in that city and escaped with $646.37 In cash. The speed of the bandit car was so great that Mr. Baumgartner was unable to keep in sight of it and he gave up the chase. Mr. Baumgartner’s store is across the alley from th Mossier store. He I had gone down town to get his car ? about* 6:30 o’clock Sunday morning . and was standing in front of his store ■ when he heard a muffled noise like , an explosion. He could not determine the direction of the sound. Shortly t afterward, he saw three men walking (COXTIXVEU O.N PAGE SIXI

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