Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 54, Decatur, Adams County, 4 March 1930 — Page 1
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I 's MEETING IERULED FOR RIDAY NIGHT Deadline is 6:00 k Wednesday; All ins Completed i R SAPP TO [VE CHIEF TALK L for the union meetDecatur men of all nt churches to l>e held Urht at <5,: *6 o’clock Mr-onic haH will re-s-le until Wednesday f, o’clock at which . dead-line for ticket s been set. Arthur prw. • (.resident, Interof Itotan- will l>e the coker. Mr. is a« one of the nation’s ceful speakers and a ittendance is anticirch men ot all Decatur churches are invited to ■ Irnqtiet and meeting;, rst union meeting of th's tur lias had for several I according to advance !. a large crowd will at‘ting was planned sever»o. hv delegates from all churches and the on speakers finally Ir. Sapp from a list of Iv’s most forceful and orators. Mr. Sapp will I » cliief address. eterson is chairman of al eomm'ttee and will te of the meeting. Each i appointed a ticket comd a limited number has oil to each church. The nmmittee will make ars only for thp number of (I. anil therefore it is that anyone desiring to are tickets before Wed•son. who wants a t'cket.i a get in touch with hisj n committee. Tlie meetirt with the banquet, and mrt program Mr. Sapp r his address. The proimittee reported today ihing is ready. pointed out that the in each . nun h had surpassed rtatmns anil that at noon toI only a ivw tickets remained I Id. All Protestant men of Do ’ are cordially invited to atilt? banquet and hear the ad!iana Gets Funds For Stricken Area lahington, Mar. 4— (U.R) — itent Hoover signed a joint •esslonal reso'.utioti today irizing appropriation of $7,10 as a loan fund for relief I linens in storm, flood and "hlli-stricken southern and midvestern states. states to be benefited by legislation are Alabama, FlorGeorgia, N'orth Carolina, South >ina, \ irßinia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Bna - Illinois, Mnnesota. North "**• Men tana. New Mexico, Missouri. iATH CALLS COPPESS BABE r ajd, 6-Month Old Child -»lr. and Mrs. Calvin Coppess Dies ®, al(l Robert Coppess, six ls „°l , l s on of Mr. and Mrs. ( oppess died at 9 o'clock 1 a t the Lutheran Hosat Fort Wayne. Death was due 'implication. of diseases. "ifant had been ill for the ''in weeks and Saturday night fn„ * ov °d to the Lutheran Hospi- • lamination. e was born August 14, 1£29 in , 1,1 t'hfviving are both parWin " -i", lle s ' B,er . Jean Coppess, . lh « grandparents, Mr. and an'i i, < 0 l ) l )ess °t' Monroe, and , s ’ Warreu Jones of Fort , a s ° survive the deceased, dno services will be held Mday as ernoon at 2 o'clock C °l ) hess home, at 526 NuttIWk"!?’ with the R ev. Harry Uheil officiating. Burial will R in the Decatur cemeteryJ
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I Burglars Will Face Flag Destruction Charge Logunspnrt, Ind., Mar. 4. HJ.Rj Burglars who broke into the KayIBee store at Logansport may face serious charges of malicious destruction of the American Hag, If they are apprehended. The burglars pulled down an American flag, tore it to pieces, and used it to cover openings made in tlii* door to gain entrance. The burglars carried away SSOO loot, including watches and men’s rtoithfig: FORMER MAYOR IS SENTENCED R. P. Hale, Fast Chicago Gets 2-year Term and $2,000 Fine Hammond. Ind.. Mar. 4 <U.R> Raleigh P. Hale, former mayor of East Chicago, was sentenced to serve two years in federal prison and fined $2,000 by Judge Thomas VV. Slick, in Hammond federal court yesterday, charged with consniracy to violate the federal prohibition law. James W. Regan, former East Chicago police chief; Martin Zarkovlch. former chief of detectives, and Pat-y Ramey, former detective. also were given two-year sentences. Regan was fined $2 000 and Zaikovfch and Ramey SSOO each. Grice Chandler, alleged East Chi< ago vice leader, was sentenced to serve two consecutive two-year for elMit others ranges fvpr>( a '-ear and a dav to foilmouths in jaP. Sentencing of Phil qvinp-or Chicago, and Nick Sndovich Who is now sewing a twn to 21-year sentence for man'nughtev. was, deferred. A/tornevs for Hale. Regan, Znrkovich and Ramey filed notice of apueal to the federal court. Thev were ranted 99 days in which to perfect their briefs. Most of the time yesterday was given to hearing of arguments on motion* for new trials. Judge Slick overruled the motions, hut told attorneys foil Collenger lie would consider a motion for a new tr'°l for their client. Collen'-er's attorneys had contended the on’y evidence against their defendant was that Chandler admitted paying him $250, hut (hat tlie monev was for gambling privileges. Although Col'enger's counsel said no new trial would lie naked, and urged the court to sentence the defendant, Judge Slick refused, indicating he intended to investigate tlie matter further. Collenger is held under $25,000 (CONTINUED ON PACE SIX) SUGAR COMPANY GETS NEWMAN H. H. Halderman, Wabash Co., Agent Joins Local Sugar Company Howard H. Halderman, county agi Iculturnl , agent of Wabash county, has resigned his position to accept one with the Holland-st. Louis Sugar company of this city. Mr. Halderman will be nil assistant to J. Ward Calland. district field manager for tlie Hol.and-St. Louis Sugar company and will begin Ilia duties about April 15, working out of Wabash until next June, when he and his family will move to Decatur. Mr. Halderman will work in Adams county and the cptire territory covered by the local sugar cotnIpany. He will keep in touch with the field men and growers, do promoting w'ork and be of Whatever servica he can to the field men and growers. His jolt will he one of co-operation and service to the farmer who is growing beets for the local company. He wiM co-operate with county agents throughout the state and with farm organizations, interested in the promotion of belter farming conditions. Mr. Halderman is a native of Wabash county and has served as county agent there since 1925. (Ie met with great success in his work and is a man who believes in cooperating with the other fellow. Mr. Calland stated today that contracts for the 1930 beet acreage were coming in fine and al! indications pointed to a record acreage this year.
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COLD WEATHER CISAPPEARING Spring Temperatures to Return Soon, Forecasters Report Today The temperature began today to crawl slowly upward toward normalcy, after a sudden drop last Saturday. when below freez'ng readings registered on all thermometers of Decatur and Adams county. The sun was some help today in driving the mercury hack toward tli? mild weather of a week ago, and predictions were that spring weather would return to full force in the next day or two. The light snow which fell Saturday night and Sunday was all melted early today, and signs of the ground thawing were apparent. State weather forecasters stated today that while the rise in temperature would be slow today, seasonal weather would return to this part of the state in ft day or two. The strong wind, which was apparent most ot Monday was entirely absent from weather conditions today. The sun was out bright most of the day, and other indications of more spring weather soon were in the air. THREE CASES ARE CONTINUED State vs. Schwartz and State vs. Sampson go to April Term Three criminal cases, set tor this week in Adams circuit court have been continued to the April term of court by agreement of parties, it was learned today. Two cases state vs. Harold Sahwartz, both for violation of the prohibition laws, which were scheduled for today were continued by agreement. Ed A. Bosse appeared for Schwartz this morning and Nathan Nelson, prossouting attorney appeared for tlie state. It was agreed to continue both cases to the April term of court. H. M. DeVoss, counsel for Lewis Sampson in the case ot state vs. Sampson, charged with rape, appeared in court this morning and by agreement tlie case was continued to the April term of court. Sampson was arrested last June 22 and placed in the Adams county jail. Bond first was fixed at $2,000 and later reduced to $1,500. Later the same day Sampson filed a recognizance bond and was released. The case has since been continued. The next criminal case ot interest set for the present term of court is March 10 when the case of state vs. Joseph Lon&ot Portland, charged with rape, will be heard here on a change of vena from Jay circuit court.
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Bundits Get $1,600 Chicago, Mar. 4. .U.R) Three bandits robbed a bank messenger of $1,600 today as the latter, accompanied by a guard, was carrying tbo money from a baking company to the Diversey Trust and Savings bank. Two police off cers who witnessed the holdup fired tun the bandits as they tied in an Jr automobile. CLEM MG CRAY DIES AT GENEVA i Corry, Pa„ Man Dies at Home of Brother at Geneva This Morning Clem McCray, 61, former Corry, | Pennsylvania man died at the home of his brother, J. \V. McCray- at Geneva at 4 o’clock this morning.. Death was due to bright's disease and dropsy from which the deceased had suffered for the past few months. Two months ago Mr. McCray! came to Geneva where lie has since j resided at tlie home of his brother. He formerly lived at Geneva and was employed as an oil work-; er near Geneva for many years. He was born in Pennsylvania. 1 April 15, 187 S. His wife died several years ago. Surviving are the ! following brothers and sisters: J. I W. McCray of Geneva; Lee McCray I and Mrs. May Frost of Corry, Pa. Funeral services will lie held Thursday at Corry, Pa„ where the remains have been taken. Burial will be made at Corry, Pa. GROUP NAMED FOR BOOK SALE Local Legion Post and I)elts Ready for Fund Raising Campaign Indies of the Della Theta Tan sorority have charge ot the sale of "History and Rhymes of the Lost Battalion," one of the outstanding books of rhymes of the World war. The sale is being conducted for the purpose of raising funds for Adams Post of the American Legion. Miss Katherine Hyland, president of thp sorority, directing the campaign, has announced the following staff of ladies as assistants: Margaret Holthouse, Irene Holthouse, Agnes E. Bukej\ Laura Bosse, Mary V. Harris; Helen Schmitz, Florence C. Harris. Mildred Ehler, Genevieve Berling. Naomi Durkin. Mildred Niblick. Pat Teeple, Florence Holthouse, Margaret MyluMqThls ™ps campaign is being conducted solely over the teIe(CONTINUED (% PAGE SIX)
QUARANTINE TO BE LIFTED SOON 11 l, William Bell Reported to Be Greatlv Improved From Meningitis Tlie spinal men ngitis qnaran tine on tlie William TI. Bell home! on North Second street, where Mr., Bel) has been ill with the disease for the last three weeks will lie lifted Thursday, it was learned to-; day. ! ] Mr. Bell lias almost completely! recovered from the ailment and | will be able to lie up in a few | days. He became ill about three j weeks ago, and liis attending phvs-j (ian immediately diagnosed the,, cn-'P as meningitis. !, Speeialists railed in to consult on the case -tts-ed- that the quick diagnosing of the case by the local; physician, in all probabilities sav-!i ed Mr. Bell’s life. His condition! was regarded as serious for about i ten days, but during all the time i lie was conscious and because of i tbo early administration of svrum i his chances for recovery were i good. i His attending physician stated i that he would completely recover!and probabilities are be will gutter 1 no bad effects from the ailment. | The Bell case is the only case of j I meningitis in Decatur at present.j: LIONS HOSTS TO NET TEAM Curtismen lo be Guests of Local Service Club at Tonight's Meet Decatur Lions Club will net as host tonight to Coach Herbert L. Curtis and Decatur high school Yellow Jacket basketball team. The guests will attend the weekly supper of the Lions at the Christian church. Following the regular meeting a program of particular interest to the netmen and Coach Curtis will be given. Ralph Yager and Dr. Burt Mangold will have charge. The program is beiir* given in recognizance of the greatest season's record a Decatur high school ' basketball, team ever accomplished. The Curtismen won 17 games and lost one in tlie regular seas- | on’s play. Quarantine Lifted -• From Shrank Home The smallpox quarantine has been lifted, from the Ben Shrank -home in tlr- west part of Decatur - and it is reported that Mrs. Shrank is completely recovered, and ready to welcome her many friends to her home.
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Here Is the 1930 edition of Decatur Catholic high school Commodores. The Commodores will I<•a v e Friday morning for tlie state Catholic tourney at Indianapolis, where they meet Vincennes in the first round Saturd a y morning at National Guard Armory. If dope proves out the Commodores should have easy sailing to the semi-finals, and should go on to Hie finals and have an excellent chance to bring home a state championship title.
Mrs. Hollingsworth 11l Mrs. Ruth Hollingsworth, wife of She. iff Harl HMlingswoi tli, is confined to lur bed at tlie Hollingsworth residence at the Adams j county jail. Mrs. Hollingsworth is | suffering from a nervous break-; down. Her condition was not regarded as serious. LUTHERANS TO OBSERVE LENT Mid-week Services to Start Wednesday at Decatur Church The Zion Lutheran church of this city w'U observe Lent in a special way by conducting mid-week services every Wednesday evening. The services will he in charge of the pastor, Paul W. Schultz. Rev. Schultz said today in regards to the observance, “In these services the bitter suffering and death of the Savior Jesus will be the basis of thorough contemplation. The addressps to be delivered. the reading of the Sacred passion history, and the Lenten hymns w’U portray in successive scenes the drama of the Savior’s passion. “This sacred story of Jesus' suffering and death, drawn from Holy Scriptures, will more than anything else make mankind conscious of the damnableness of sin, of the affluent and universal grace of God, and of the sure hope of peace with God and eternal salvation, “And if Jesus' vicarious atonement is faithfully accepted, then it will he well with man here in time and yonder in eternity, and Jesus' suffering and death will not have been in vain. Faith eometh by hearing.—Rom. 10, 17. “We heartily invite the public to worship with us. The first of these services will he held tomorrow evening at 7:45 o’clock." T. A. Barns Injured Chicago. March 4 — (UP) —Thomas Alexander Barns, 48, noted Author, lecturer and lig game hunter who spent almost half his life amongst perils in African veldt and jungle, .was near death in a hospital today after a traffic accident. Barns was struck by a street car last night and hurled into the path of a taxicab. He was on his way to consult a physician. Seymour Children Are Burned To Death Today Seymour, la., March 4 —(UP)— Three children perished today when fire destroyed the home of Lewis Evans here. The victims were Marie, 14; Helen, 12, and Glen. 10; all children of Evans and his wife, »vlio escaped from their bedroom' through a window but who were unable to reach the three children in an upstairs room.
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Wales Recovering From Light Case of Fever , Nairobi. Afiica, March 4 (UP)--The Prince of Walls was reported iiday as rapidly recovering from his attack of malarial fever, and planning to (continue his limitin' | t rip. An official bulletin issued today said: "The Prince of Wales is now convalescent, and exp cts to proceed to Ucamla on March 9th. as had been originally arranged." CITIES PLAN TO STOP RIOTS New York and Chicago Take Steps to Prevent Communist Rioting New York. Mar. 4- -(U.R) —Within two days of a proposed unemployment demonstration under communist nuspices. Mayor James J. Walker has issued a warning aeainst any “riotous demnnsr.ttions" which he said would he "suppressed at once." It was the first time tlie mayor had taken cognizance of tlie (dashes lietween communists and police, of which there had lieen several during the past week. The mayor’s pronouncement was in « sence that demonstrators may enjoy “their rights of free speech, free assembly and petition" hut that the privilege must he exercised “in the proper places" and under “sanction and protection of piVioe.” Meanwhile the communists went ahead with p’ans for Thursdays demonstration in Union Square. It will he, according to William Z. Poster, a leader of tlie communist party of America, one of the gveate t international protests against eanitalism ever seep. Poster denied allegations, contained in a statement by Matthew Woll, vice president of the American Federation of Labor, that Soviet gold was being used to lack Thursday’s demonstration. Woll said Foster had recently returned from Russia with $1,250,000 to use in spreading the Soviet doctrines here. Chicago Takes Steps Chicago, Mar. 4 —(U.R) — Police p’ans to cope with possible disturbances Thursday, date reported selected for an international demonstration sponsored by communists. were complete today. Chief of Detectives John Stego announced that police would !ip posted at all meetings and would prevent parades or organized demonstrations. Meetings will not be interfered with unless threats are uttered against the governtCONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) COMMISSIONERS COMPLETE WORK Busy March Session is Closed Late This Afternoon; Viewers Named The county commissioners in session today had a busy day and disposed of several important matters before adjourning this afternoon. Petitions for three road improvements were presented to the board by Attorney J. Fred Fruchte. Tlie petitions were, Abraham Egley road in Hartford and Wabash township, one and one-half miles; the Henry Schoenstead road, Union township, on state line, one mile; the Luther Martin hard surfaced road improvement, Hartford township, running west of Geneva, one mile. No action was taken on the petitions this morning. Contracts are Awarded Contracts for new steel counters in the tecorder’s office, file cases in the clerk’s office and steel tallies at the county Infirmary were awarded to Kiger and Company of Indianapolis. The bids were, recorder’s counter, $750; clerk’s file cases, 72 boxes, $200; (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) Reports Are Issued Report cards sos the close of the first six week’s period of the second semester were issued to the Jjiiiiils of Decatur High School to 'Way, Walter ,1. Kriek announced. The honor roll will be published in a few days.
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SENATE PROBE OF FARM BOARD ! IS PROBABLE Wets Have Big Day When Judiciary Committee Holds Session REPEAL DEMAND IS FORWARDED Washington, Mar. I <U.R) The senate agriculture committee met today to consider the resolution by Senator Nve, Reon.. S. I);ik„ ■ -ronosing n senatorial investigation o*‘ the federal farm hoard policies and charges that grant dealers have altcmnlod to thwart them. A favorab’c report was expected as the spnate voiced no objection I when tlie resolution was introduced. If adopted (lie resulting inquiry would likely delve into the wheat market decline and attempt of tlie board to aid that situation. Under the resolution, however, tlio investigation mav extend beyond wheat to include cotton and other products under the realm of tlie board. Tlie house judiciary committee returned to its hearings on hills to repeal and modify tlie eighteenth amendment, with wet proponents of tlie hills expecting to conclude their presentation of testimony. The hearings will lie turned over to the drys tomorrow and the introduction of evidence and opinion against the measures will lie started. The opponents of the hills have maintained the strictest secrecy regarding their plans lvm they may give some hint of (heir program today. With the end of the tariff fight in sight the senate, on the floor, continued debate today on individual amendments to the rale schedules with articles on the free list under consideration. Senate leaders are confident the bill wi’l be concluded this week and the eleven hour sessions will be continued until the end is attained. Tlie tariff tii’l was first introduced in the senate six months ago today. Washington, Mar. 4—(U.R)— The prohibition instinct is tlie most serious menace of civilization today, a Johns Hopkins University pliyehiatrist, Dr. Stewart Patou, told the house judiciary committee todav in testimony in which he phvcho-annlyzed dry members of the committee. Paton blandly referred to enthusiastic drys as “fanatics,” and (Td l dared that total abstainers many times itave worse secret vices. Questioned by astonished memI hers of the committee, he said science guarantees the authenticity of the old story that a man wtio I does not drink, smoke, chew or curse “must have some very interesting secret vices." A demand for the Sabbath reso ! lution repealing tlie ISth amend | ment was presented by Representative J. Char’es Limihigum, tGONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) MRS.ROLLER IS GIVEN DIVORCE Maiden Name of Bessie Rogers Restored to Local Young Woman Mrs. Bessie Roller was granted a divorce front B. Faye Roller, former Decatur attorney on her [ complaint filed in Adams circuit court. Mrs. Roller's maiden name of Bessie Rogers was ordered restored by the court. ’ The divorce complaint was filed ’ last summer, after an affidavit charging assault and battery was filed by Mrs. Roller against her ' husband in Mayor's court and later 1 transferred to the circuit court. Roller was never arrested on the charge, having left the city. It also has been rumored that an indictment, returned by the November term of tlie Adams county grand jury. 1929, was against Roller. The indictment 3 never was made public, as the ar- • rest never was made. Mr. Roller J left the city last summer, after disposing of his personal property. The court also restrained Mrs. 1 Roller for a period of two years.