Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 14 January 1928 — Page 1

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FLIERS barely MIL TO SET NEW ENDURANOE MARK tttuMsr cord 30 Minutes Ofl I BAKING GASOLINE LINE IS CAUSE Mitchell Fit I<l. N. Y, Jan. 11. d\S) Clarence (Jianinerhin and Hotter Williams aviators seeking t<> establish a world's endurance flicht record. landed at 2*ol o clock this :ll !hey°tai'l'e<l ill their attempt to break the world's record now held by trituans, hut they surpassed the lirrnotis American record establish H ; by Chamberlain and Acosta, a year ago- ' ~ , They stayed up SI hours. 11 minutes and 25 seconds, failing to beat ibe record by 30 minutse and 7 secMils. The landing was made when forced down by a leaking gasoline line. Mitchell Field. N. Y„ Jan. 14— (|NS)—Undeterred by various mislop*. Clarene-y 1). Chamberlin and linger Q. Williams were still circling <ver Mitchell Field this morning in hope will carry them to a new world’s the Bellanca monoplane which they duration record. They must stay up until 3:34 o'clock this afternoon to officially break the mark of 53 hours, 22 minutes and 31 seconds, set by two German aviators. Chamberlin and Williams began their flight at 10.12 am. Thursday. Disregarding hardships caused by leaking gasoline and the spoiling of their food supply, the aviators cctirigeousiy persisted in their attempt during their second night oYTbhthlnim flying In notes dropped from their plane, they indicated that they were still cheerful and confident. Song Written By Roy Kalver On Sale Here The song, “Our Love Is Calling,” written by Roy Kalver, former Decatttr resident, has been published and i« on sale at local stores. The music was written by Ben Simon and the ’' -rds by Mr. Kalver. The song has received comment among theatre-goers of (hicago and is receiving wide circulation. Mr. Kalver is assistant managei.of the Roosevelt theatre in Chicago.

ATTENDANCE AT SERVICES GROWS Rev. Rupnow Preaches On ‘The Coming Os The Kingdom” Friday Night The audiences that have turned out “ »*ear the Rev. F. H. Rupnow in “ special services at the Zion Rewmed church from night to night is I'ulence that his messages are well , en an( | t h at they are a thorough ‘Spitat.on to all. His sermons are v w w, *n solitl thought, and are also > Practical. Last night there was “increased attendance. ~T . e sermon subject last night was, on lit <)n ? i , nß of tlle Kingdom,” based «» Uke IR2O-21. He stated in part: chain? °i' * ard life of tbe wor ' d has houX We llve in ,lirre,e,,t ami uro " <e bave 'hfferent customs life of/'’ °u livinß ’ hut the inward Jesus' ( i an .u aS not eha,lßed much. In taxes “ a> . lere was the question of ance and l,iv °rce, temperare nnici Sabbath observance, which today Wp 111 the thinkinß ° r “an a i of ~ are much concerned about XX r thin * 8 - Down deep in whe “ Swe are the same. Everyi^comin B e ." a , W 1 ent He talked “bout came to Him th ?. Kingtlom ' an <t they Kingdom o A a , nK ' ‘ When will 'ho s'loni of G O d come*? ts n l in? t f ts’ ne ° f imorta nce in Uitte but X' * he Klngdom 13 not the The ( |u'L' be nature of its coming, 'lone much "h° ! time and num ber has ittg. ?h? T harra in toKgious thinkkn<W the X’ Were 80 intent on ,he Messiah the day wh en so ’“tie about X U d C ° me ’ an<l knew k K. 'hat thev h natUre ° f Hia com ' " e <lld i)me t CrUCified Him w hen “moug some i , recent apeculations " aIJ about the XT’ T 6 ’'® 18 lnuch C() ming of th! ‘ , an< place of 'he of the world and t Co M'I.W'E D ON PAGE TWOJ

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KIP’S SISTER SEEKING DIVORCE? • ' • MB ’ — /» Photo shows Mr and Mrs. Julian St. Charles Shackno of Paris and New York, who are reported to be separated. Mrs. Shackno, sister of Leonard Kip Rhinelander, is expected to soon sue for divorce.

dANKo Iu Unbt • HABIT OF THRIFT! Local Banks To Stress Theories Os Thrift During Thrift Week One of the finest examples of community sei vice and cooperation shown in this community was demonstrated bjl the three progressive banks in Decatur, when they united in an advertising campaign to promote the theories of thrift as laid down by Benjamin Franklin, the . AULeauamaHe jfc,t It ti 1t Six page advertisements will be published in the Decatur Daily Democrat during Thrist Week, January 16 i to 23. the opening advertisement appearing in tonight’s paper. The three banks co-operating in the move-' inent are the Old Adams County Bank, the First National Bank and the Peoples Doan and Trust Company. Each day during Thrift week is designated for a special observance. The first advertisement stresses the importance of thrift. Benjamin Franklin, in hts simple way, said, "Save and have.” Around this slogan Thrift Week is formed. Monday of Thrift Week is known ■as “Safe Investment Day.” Before anyone makes an investment, the advice of the anker should be sought.' He'stands ready to serve those who seek his advice or the benefit of his experience in the investment field, and in safe guarding investors against unscrupulous investors. Tuesday is designated as general, “Thrift Day" and a special message ] on thrift, the putting aside of acer- , tain amount each week, month or i year. The hank is the place to de-1 posit it and let the savings earn! interest. Wednesday is “Budget and Econo-j my Day" and the page advertisement : contains an instructive plan to budget I one's income and expense. • Friday is ‘Own your home day", and the banks give the timely suggestion to those who wish to build or buy a home, that a certain amount be deposited in the bank at regular periods and thus create a building fund. The banks are also wiring to assist those who wish to buy or build a house and if the prospective home owner has a nuceltts, suitable financial arrangements can ~ tCOVI’INI El> ON W.ViE TWO! — 0 COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY ELECTS Dr. Frank Lose, of Decatur, Elected President Os Organization The Adams County Medical Asso- ■ ciation met Friday evening at the Adams County Memorial Hospital and held its annual election of officers for the year 1928. The election results were as follows: President, Dr. Frank Lose, Decatur; vice president, Dr. J. S. Boyers, Decatur; Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. C. H. Branch of Monroe. This was the only business that came before the Association last night, and, in the absence of a medical paper or program, the members adjourned after a short session, until their next regular meeting.

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i ivi.ivin IVIWIOIVII For Public Will Be A Reality In Five Years Schnectady, N. V., Jan. 14 (INS) — Radio television for the puldie will be a reality within five years, it was predicted today following the- first successful demonstration oi television broadcasting here. The possibility that homes throughout the world may soon be connected by sight, as they have already been connected by voice through the radio, was demonstrated in the radio laboratories of the General Electric company. More than twenty persons in a darkened loom of the laboratory and other groups in three homes in different pans of the city saw a miMMtMv uiuviug_nict,ma rtf the radio announcer in another room of the laboratory. DESCRIBES TRIAL OF JESUS CHRIST “The Unavoidable Christ” Is Subject Os Sermon At Presbyterian Church ■ The Unavoidable Christ” was the subject of a fine address given by the Rev. James L. Chestnut, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church of Fort Wayne, in continuing his series of sermons at the First Presbyterian church, of this city, last nignt. A large audience listened intently to Dr. Chestnut's inspiring words as he brought forth in fine language the fact that, whenever man turns Christ down, he is crucifying anew the son of God. The speaker gave a very vivid description of Christ's trial before the udges and how the people demanded that Chnist be cruicified. Pilate made a hard effort to avoid Christ, but because he wished the peoples' favor he was forced to order Christ to be taken to the cross. I Dr. Chestnut then compared every person’s life with that of Pilate and (stated that each person must either i join Christ with his heart or send him to the c’oss. Following the address, a reconseeration service was held, and many members of the local church pledged themselves anew to the duties of a Christian and churchman. An error was made in last night's Daily Democrat concerning the closing of the meetings. It was stated that Dr. Chestnut would deliver his last address last night. Dr. Chestnut will be at the local church, however, tonight and tomorrow morning at the regular Sunday service. Tonight, the speaker will take for his subject, “The Prodigal.” This is a sermon that will appeal to all persons and the public is cordially invited to join with the members of the local church in attending the services at 7:30 o'clock. o Mrs. Otis Dibble To Undergo An Operation Mrs. Wm. Gutler will go to Saginaw Michigan, Monday, in response to a message announcing that her daugh ter Mrs. Otis Dibble, of Caro, 'Michigan would undergo a major operation Monday morning, at 11 o’clock at the General Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan, Mrs. Dibble has been ill for the past six weeks. Mrs. Dibble, before her marriage, was Miss Anna Anspaugh of this city.

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Friday The 13th Proves Lucky For Baskethall Player Hammond, Ind Jan. 14—(INS) — To make the thirteenth point, in the thirteenth minute of play, of Hie thirteenth game on Friday the thirteenth while wearing the numeral 13 was the experience of Captain J bn Tomkutonis. of Thornton high school of Calumet City l|i a game here last night witli Harvey high school. The visitors won 23 to 17.

SAFE ROBBER NOT CAPTURED No Arrests Made In Connection With Robbery At High School Building No arrests have been made in connection with the robbery of the safe at the Decatur high school building Thursday night. Several clues have been investigated and it is the belief of Superintendent Wo.Tliman and police officials that the robber was not a high school pupil. Every pupil was accounted for yesterday. In gaining admittance to the office where the safe was located, the robber broke out a pane of glass in the door In doing so, he cut his hand and probably severed an artery in the hand. There was blood stains over the door, indicating that the blood shot from the wound. In front of the safe, there was a pool of blood. Blond stains were also found on Mr. Worthman's desk and an effort was made to pry it open. Blood spots were found in the hallway, on the steps and out on the sidewalk and the robher must profusely. Another Man Hunt On In Southern California Los Angeles. Jan. 14 —(UP)- A man hunt comparable to the one which brought about the* capture of Edward Hickman, spread over Southern California today as posses searched for the attacker of lljyear-old Audrey Clark. The gill was kidnaped and attacked late yesterday by a "Slovenly appearing, middle aged man," who finally released her. She was on her way home when the man accosted her. He offered her $lO if she would help him hunt for a dog" The child followed him through the city streets and to a point in the mountains. As they came to a small shrubbery patch, he suddenly diagged her from the road. He held her there for some time, before he released her. Audrey walked to her home ami told the story to her parents. A search was immediately started. 14 GRADUATED AT CENTRAL SCHOOL Mid-Year Class Is Smaller Than Usual; SpringClass Is Large A class of 14'pupils, fewer in numbers than usual, has been graduated from the Central grade school and will enter the Freshman B. Class at the Decatur high school building when school convenes Monday morning. The class includes Mary A. Spahr. Berneice Knittie, Ruth Thornton, Ruth Winnes, Paul Uhrick, Bernard Scheimann, Harold Huffman, Harold Mumma, Edward Martz, Lewis Utter, George Helm, Darrell Williams. Lester Johnson, and Robert Hite. Principal W. Guy Brown stated today that the Spring class of graduates from Central would undoubtedly be larger than the usual Spring class and that the total number of graduates for the year would be about normal. — o Coolidge Special Reaches Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 14 —(INS) The special train carrying President Coolidge to the Pan American Conference at Havana, reached Jacksonville at 7:45 o’clock this morning and departed for Miami after a brief stop. A fair sized crowd was at the station to greet President and Mrs. Coolidge. On the return home next week, the President will spend an hour In Jacksonville.

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SCHOOL BOARD NOT PLANNING NEW BUILDING Rumors Coming From Indianapolis Denied; Fire Marshal Makes Suggestions URGES ABANDONMENT OF RILEY BUILDING Conti ary to rumors coming from Indianapolis, the Decatur school board is not planning to build a new school building in this city, tills year, M. F. Wort liman, superintendent of schools, stated this morning. Sometime ago, the annual inspection of the school buildings In this city was made by G. 11. I/'e. assistant state fire marshal, who made several recommendations pertaining to the repair of the buildings. Most of these repairs have already been made. Recommendations At Central At the Central building, on Jefferson street, the assistant fire marshal ordered several improvements, including minor changes in electric wiring and installing fire extinguishers. The state tire marshal also recommended that "fire proofing witli asbestos board or builder’s sheet rock should I be installed on exposed wood space of stairways in basement” and "if the wooden stairway in the building should be replaced, it should be renlaced with fire-proof material.” With the exception of these two lecomniendations. all the others have been complied with and it is likely that the above changes will lie made. At the West ward building, known as the Riley building, the state fire marshal recommended that the school board "discontinue the use of this building as a place of school assembly, just as soon as possible.’’ Mr. Worthnfnn made a trip to In(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) METHODISTS TO OPEN SERVICES Two Weeks’ Series Os Evangelistic Meetings To Open Sunday The Methodist Episcopal church of this city will start its services of evangelism Sunday night. It is arranged that, with the assistance of a large chorus, the pastor, R. W. Stoakes, will have full charge. At a meeting some three months ago. the official board went on record to stand by the pastor, to the man and woman, in any evangelistic program he cared to put on. This has been somewhat realized in the past week in that part of the campaign that has not been generally known. Teams of faithful and honest workers have been a* work. The sincere efforts on their part has resulted in satisfactory results. There have been between twenty-five and thirty reported decisions for the Christian life in the past week under this leadership. There has been a luncheon held each evening for the workers, at which time they received their assignments for work and also gave their reports. It has been a week of work that has convinced the workers and the church people everywhere, when in their best moments, would really like to be Christian, for in the visits made forty per cent of those visited made decisions to become Christians and come into the church. With the two weeks meetings that are now to follow, the church believes that it is serving its entire community in as much as it is affording to men and women of all tempera chance to hear and accept the good news of the gospel of Christ. 0 Albert Stump Stops In Decatur This Morning Hon. Albert Stump, who was the Democratic candidate for United States senator against James E. Watson two years ago and is a candidate this year for the nomination to oppose Senator Robinson, visited here a short time this morning enroute to Monroe where he addressed the teachers Institute. Mr. Stump returned last evening from Washington D. C. where he attended the Democratic love feast a real event with much enthusiasm. He said the address by Clude Bowers a former Indianan was one of the finest he has ever listened to.

.Is She a Slayer? e | i tT v Jr 7 -W ' 1 Wv 1 Although Olga Pawliskak. 17-year- < old Russian beauty, has told the ( Pittsburgh police she killed Nick Anderson, detectives believe she is i shielding her sweetheart, Mike Poppowich. and have also placed him under arrest. 47 AUCTIONEERS ARE GRADUATED t Diplomas Awarded At Banquet In K. Os C. Hall Friday Evening The Reppert School of Auctioneering closed another successful term, Friday evening, when forty-seven diplomas were awarded to the various students, at a banquet held in the K. of C. Hall. The awards were mad*' by Col. Fred Reppert, each member of- the class having merited one through application to his studies and accomplishments while a student of the school. With very few exceptions. Decatur was without ar "Auctioneer student" today. One or two lingered over to complete some little task they had started or bid farewell to friends, lint the most of them began saying good-byes after the banquet, Friday evening. The banquet was prepared by Joe Lose of the Eats restaurant and served in the dining room at the K. of C. Hall. Col. Guy Pettit acted as toast-master for the evening and called on Col. Earl Garton, who in his usual capable manner, delivered the address of graduation. Col. Roy structors of the school, delivered structors of the school, deliverer short, talks to the students. After the awarding of the diplomas each new auctioneer replied with a brief talk. Everyone of them paid high tributes to tile Reppert School, to Mr. Reppert as an individual, to the teaching corps of the school and last, but not least, to the citizens of Decatur, who had made their stay in this city, cne of pleasure and never to lie forgotten. Cold Wave Predicted For This Week-End Chicago —Jan. 14 —(IN15) —Near zero weather, witli lain, snow and icy northwest winds, was predicted for the middlewest tonight tomorrow and Monday. Storm warnings were issued to all shippers on the great Lakes. TEACHERS HEAR ALBERT STUMP Prominent Indianapolis Attorney Speaks At Institute In Monroe Albert Stump, prominent Indianapolis attorney, was the principal speaker at the regular monthly institute of the Adams county school teachers, held in the school building at Monroe, today. Mr. Stump delivered an interesting address at 11 o’clock Mr. Stump took for his subject the life and work of Robert Burns, the great poet. The general theme of his talk was that in the commonplace, everyday life of the individual there is romance and grandeur. He used many of Mr. Burns’ poems to illustrate his points. The teachers' extension classes met during the afternoon.

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E. W. ZEIL HELD AT RICHMOND FOB BEBNE OFFICIALS Believe Prisoner May Know Something About Flint, Michigan, Case BERNE POLICE GO TO RICHMOND Richmond, Ind., Inn. 11. (11>) Earl W. Zell, 17, who first said he was from t'mondale and changed it to Berne, had nothing to do with the kidnaping and murder of Dorothy Schneider, Richmond police •oncluded lodav and announced he would be liberated. Zell was arrested this afternoon on information from Portland police, because of his resemblance to the description of the slayer of the Schneider girl. He was expected to be released afteiL further perfunctory questioning. Richmond, Ind., Jan. 14 —(INS) — Eat I W. Zell, 47, of Uniondale. Indiana was being held heto this afternoon by Henry Long Wayne county sheriff on the theory that he may know something about the kidnaping and slaying of Dorothy Schneider, of Flint, Mich. Sheriff Long said that police at Berne, Indiana, had asked him to take Zell into custody and that Berne police would be in Richmond this afternoon for a conference concerning the alleged information they have against Zell. However, police at Uniondale, said that Zell had not lived there for five years. Searchers Redouble Efforts Flint, Mich. Jan. 14—(INS)— Desp.te the reduobled efforts of every law enforcement agency in Michigan, and scores of independent Investigators, the kidnaper and slayer of five year-old Dorothy Schneider was still at large today. In the round-up of suspects and the inquiry into the whereabouts, none has been found who completely answers the description of the murderer. Rewards of 53,000 have been offered for the capture of the fiend. Little Dorothy's murder will exert a strong influence on the state's plan for caring for the insane. Gov. Fred Green said. Five hundred insane persons are at large in Detroit and vicinity because the stat.* is unable to care for them. A microscopic examination of the <CO>TINI'EI> ON I*AGIS TWO) HOME TALENT TO STAGE PLAY “Circus Solly”, Musi ca I Comedy, To Be Given Monday And Tuesday Decatur will be given an insight into circus life next week when the home talent play, “Circus Solly", sponsored by the Lions Club of this city will be given Monday and Tuesday nights at the Catholic school auditorium. More than 45 local people are included in the cast and chorus. “Circus Solly" is a musical comedy, dealing witli the circus and circus life. The cast is being directed by Miss Fvrn Shreve, representative of the Frederick B. Ingram Production company of Rock Island, 111. Successful and well attended rehearsals have been held every afternoon and evening at the Elks home tor the last ten days and everyone is striving to make the play something unusual and give it a professional touch seldom seen in a home talent play. The members of the cast and the part they play follow: “Jane Brown" Mis. Bryce Thomas; “Circus Solly’’ Don Farr; "Betty Wood,” Miss Dessolee Chester; "Red Beery", Douglas Haney; "McGinty”, Harry Knapp; "Widow Willow", Miss Marcella How- ; er; "Hickory Bender", Roy Mumma; “Simon Rotosky", Leigh Bowen; “Annie”, Miss Jeanette Clark; "Tina" > Miss Mary NeVtune; "Little Girl”, > Miss Edwina Schroll. i The Lions Club committee anuoun- , ces that the revivals and special j church services will be over in time 1 so that those who wish to attend the ? church services first can alSfO see “Circus Solly”. Tickets are going rati pidi.v and indications point to a crowd ! ed house each evening.

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