Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 94, Decatur, Adams County, 19 April 1930 — Page 1

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ECATUR CHURCHES TO OBSERVE EASTER

•IWMNS Seonuews ffiSIDENT SjLr- Believe Dis--1" Beginto \rise »('||\ll<M \N'S ■ STI DIED April 19. — UP.) ,1 --fi's nrivatej . after -iti<>n where rv ,.. inner work-* subject of. n today as ob-j . d two signiftms. giving tinSlHi ~. ions that high . im-nt . ■•n. ■ t<> Kp ! li':”"' ““■b . * -i HL (l s Newspaper .'■ maximum ahstin-H'-iy ut liquor, it may ■... ■ io modify the - the National laws." added: .. on diffor. That is fur discussion.” .<■ • d Mil.. di-tinite intimation '.'.. i BlN't.'Hl) ON PAGE FIVE) Ben r Is Appointed ■Fir Sit mite Company - . April 1!>- ■ S .iimfactnring < on.W.; .nit of the SteinChicago, is in . Jesse E. Eschof the Citizens ;• Fort Wayne was receiver. Elor A Pint” . Homan (Jets Freedom Mil h.. April 19— (UP)-M:li.-r. the grandmother for the alleged sale <>f today was freed HLMilb'i lite sentence, given i . i : cd criminal law, lat.red to seven years ■sll l.iter she was granted a by the state supreme M-I id Charles Collingwood s'ai- had no case against In dismissed the action. o ——• — ■ KILLED HPLANE BBOP ■ n Henry De La Ip Paris, Is Among J the Dead M'cn-k. April 19—(U.R) An change in weather ns was cited today as re1' for the deaths of Count i'li Vaulx, of Paris, presUn- Federation Aeronauand three ! when a Montreal- ■ monoplane crashed near last night. Ward, chief of opera- ■< Hie Canadian Colonel Airoperators of the aira preliminary inBpion of the accident ami statement in which he that there was no actual K e of neglect. were burned alrecognition when the ■£ r °l’ing through the fog for (■HNUED on PAGE FIVE)

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| Liquor Cases Will Go Te Federal Court Bedford, Ind, April 19—(i;P) I Bedford's crusade against crime and liquor law vlolantlon will extend to I Federal court, according to mayor Henry S. Murray. Mayor Mm ray said he, with police chief H. R. Rainbolt ami two patrolmen. would place several eases before the federal grand jury when it meets in Indianapolis Wednesday. Among cases to be investigated, the mayor said, was that on Norman Wilber and his wife, Rose, who recently pleaded guilty to liquor law violations and each were sentenced to serve 60-day jail sentences. The Wilders appealed their case to the Lawrence circuit court. Other eases are those of Floyd Miller Phil Stolts and Josie Schaffner, Mayor Murray said. EVANGELICALS PLAN PROGRAM Musicale and Cantata to Be Given Sunday Night Here Members of the Evangelical church have planned a special Easter Musicale and service to he held at the local church Sunday night at 7 o’clock. The public is Invited to attend the special service. Following an opening musieale, a three-part cantata will be presented. The cantata kt entitled. ‘'lmmortality,” and each part has special significance in the complete presentation. The program for the entire observance is as follows: Hymn: “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today,” Congregation. Prayer. Offertory: "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth.” (I’atinet solo: “Spring's Awakening.” Bach, "Down in the Deep Cellar”, Kroep.-tch, by Prof. D. Rice. Louise Haubold, accompanist. Cantata “IMMORTALITY” by R. M. Stults Introduction —Piano. Part One “The Prophecies” Chorus—“O Clap Your Hands All Ye People.” Tenor solo — "God Will Redeem My Soul.” M. W. Sunderman. Chorus —“Therefore My Heart Is Glad." Bass solo —“Thou Wilt Not Leave My Soul,” Fred Engle Bass and Tenor duet—“ Thou Wilt Show Me the Path of Life" Henry and Ernest Foreman. Soprano solo —"The Right Hand of the Lord is Exalted" Mrs. Eugene Runyon. Chorus—“l Know That My Redeemer Liveth.” Part Two “The Resurrection” Solo and women’s voices — “Now Upon the First Day of the Week," Wilhelmina Schnitz and Ladies Chorus. Chorus—“ And They Found the Stone Rolled Away.” Soprano ami Tenor recitatives— Mrs. Fred Engle and Ernest Foreman. Soprano Solo, Obligato and Chorus “They Have Taken Away My Lord.” Tenor and Bass duet — “And It Came to Pass.” Chorus and Soprano and Alto duct “Why Seek Ye the Living?" Chorale “Angels, Roll the Rock Away." Part Three “Life Forevermore” Tenor solo and Male chorus — “I Am the Resurrection and the Life.” Chorus — "Behold I Show You A Mystery.” Chorus—"O Death, Where Is Thy Sting.” Rev. M. W. Sunderman, director Mrs. Francis Eady, pianist. John Gage, violinist. o Headquarters Changed Indianapolis, April 19. —(U.R) — Headquarters of the First Battalion, Indiana National Guard have been transferred from Noblesville to Lebanon, it was announced today by Adjutant General Manford G. Henley. Capt. Claude Crooks, of Battery C at Lebanon, has been promoted to the rank of major and placed in charge of headquarters. Adjutant General Henley said the change was made because the war department refused to approve the Noblesville headquarters. The battalion includes batteries at Noblesville, Lebanon, Franklin and Indianapolis.

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WILL PRESENT NEW PAGEANT I Christian Church to Present Pentacosta] Pageant Sunday Evening The Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian church will present a Pentacostal pageant, entitled "Evidences of Power” at the church, Sunday evening, beginning at 7:Hl) o’clock. Between the scenes, and at the beginning ami close of the performance the church orchestra will play several selections, and other musical numbers including a male quartet, and a violin solo by Adam Kunowich will also be featured between the acts. The public is invited to the performance. The cast of characters inc'udes: Mrs. Moore, President of Women's Missionary Society Mrs. Doyle N. Amspaugh Guild Girl Miss Olive Teeters Circle Girl Sylvia Rhhl Triangle Girl Evelyn Kohls Mrs. White, Junior Superintendent Mrs. C. L. August Donald White, President of Young Men's Organization I). Nelson The characters for -scene twoj which is a Biblical scene are: i Rebecca Eva Acker! Elizabeth, her daughter J Florence Anderson] Rachel, her cousin ’ (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o—t— Tariff Differences Are About Altered " "f Washington, April 19 —(UP) — All but five of the Irate schedules of the Tariff bill weir completed today on the adminrsirative provi-' The conferees urgeit to start Monday on the ailmnifstrative provisions containing such controversial matters as the debenture plan of farm relief and repeal of the flexible tariff provisions. 23 LOCAL BABIES ARE EXAMINED Monthly Health Station is Held Here Friday; May 16 Is Next Twenty-three babies of this city and vicinity were examined by Dr. Dorothy Teal and Nurse Nancy Gibbs at the Health Station held at the Public Library Auditorium, all day Friday. Mrs. Charles W. Knapp county chairman of Child Welfare, and several ladies of. the Civic Sec tion of the Woman’s Club assisted in the clerical work of the station. The ladies of the Woman’ll Club who assisted were Mrs. Charles K. Champlini chairman, the Mesdames David Adams, Joint Hill, Harve Baker, and Ed Miller. Robert Macklin of this city, is also a member of the Staff of the State Board of Health, having recently accepted a position and made his first appearance here with the board yesterday. Mr. Macklin assisted the doctor and nurse in the examination of babies and also helped in the general management. Mr. Macklin will assist in stations held throughout the state. Those in charge stated at the close of the station yesterday that they are well pleased with the local interest that is being shown in the work done, and that the enrollment is steadily increasing. Babies will again receive free examination on Friday, May IG, at which, time Dr. Teal, Miss Gibbs and Mr. Macklin will conduct the next health station in this city. o Geneva Teacher Injured Miss Mildred McCray. Geneva school teacher, was seriously and painfully injured when the automobile in which site wai riding in company with James Van Skyock, was accidently upset. Tho accident occurred on state road 27 near Geneva. Mr. Van Skyock was driving his Chevrolet coupe south, and as he went around a truck, a man leading two cows loomed up in front of the machine. In dodging the cows and the truck, the car landed in the ditch, turning over. Miss McCray had a bad cut in-, flicted above her right eye and re-' ceived other painful injuries. Van Skyock was unhurt. The car was only slightly damaged.

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Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, April 19, 1930.

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WRITES STORY ; OF BUSINESS .1. Charles Brock of This City Has Feature In “Farm Supplies" J. Charles Brock, of the Brock store. Decatur, has become an author. Fn the April issue of ' Farm Supplies," a trade magazine read by farm supplies dealers, Mr. l Brock tells how he built up his ’beekeeping supplies business, for ■which he has become noted not only locally but many miles around and even beyond the Ohio state line. He tells how he first became interested in bees when ills younger brother, as a boy. somehow captured a swarm of bees and when he went off to Purdue, left J. Charles the job of taking care of them. Since he took over his brothers' interests in tho store in 1920, tile bee supply business has become the most important department. He points out in the article in "Farm Supplies" tiiat an increasing number of farmers are now keeping bees. “Fruit growers,” says Mr. Brock, “are finding out that bees kept in their orchard will multiply their yields three or fourfold, due, of course, to the better pollinization by the insects; and this is giving a new commercial incentive for beekeeping.” NAVAL TREATY READY TO SIGN Pact Awaits Approval of Nations; Japan Ready To Sign London, April 19—(UP) — The 1930 naval arms treaty, already accepted in its entirety by Japan and in the hands of the other powers for approval, was completed today and awaiting signature next Tuesday. The preamble has been drafted after much discussion, and constitutes a victory for the United States in that it does not mention the League of Nations hut does refer to carrying on the work begun by the Washington conference. The draft of the preamble begin® with the names of the five powers participating, who. it says: "Desiring to prevent the danger and reduce the burden inherent in coihpetitive armament, and desiring to carry forward the work begun by the Washington Naval conference, and to contribute toward.; (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Aunt of Decatur Lady Dies at Zanesville, O. Word was received this morning that Mrs. Charles Emmert of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, and niece of Mrs. Walter Eicher of this city died at her home in Zanesville at G:3O o’clock this morning. JThe remains will he brought to the home of her mother, Mrs. f>. Buck of Van Wert, Ohio tomorrow where funeral services will be conducted.

W » I ' OUR POPULATION I I The census of Decatur has 1 j I been completed by: those in ' I charge but it is not too late to I ! be counted or to have any oth- | > ’ er person who lives here in- j eluded and since it is so important that we have an accurate' cheek on population, you ate requested to call your cen- ; sus taker and notify him or | her if yon know of any one i ommitted. Please do this at | ' once as there are but a few j days to add to the lists. Census 1 gathers in Decatur are: First ward, Mrs. W. A. Lower. ! : Second wnrd. Samuel Butler. 1 i ' Third ward, David Campbell or Mis. Albert Beery. I , i ' ’ ~ — — ® BOARD DENIES MERGER PLAN I New Utility Company Not To Be Formed In Indiana 8 Indianapolis, April 19. —(U.R) — 1 The plan of Instil financial interests to create a utility company I comprising properties in 271 Indiana towns was broken today by an order of the public service com- • mission denying a petition to authorize the merger of the T. H. ’ I. & E. Traction company and the 'Northern Indiana Public Service . company and their subsidiaries. As a result of the denial, insolj i vency suits against the T. H. L E. and the Indianapolis Street Railway company, both Instill ’ companies, were filed in federal court and Marlon circuit court respectively. Plaintiff in both suits was the Westinghouse Electric ami Mann- ■ fact tiring company. The suit • against the street railway company I a'leged indebtedness of SG.IBG.SG i and the suit naming the T. H. 1. & E. alleged indebtedness of $23,- - 755.51. George C. Fon'ey, Jr., president of the Fletcher American II company, was appointed receiver • of the street railway. 1 It was believed today tlte insolv- ’ ency suits will pave the way for > j re-organization of the two coni- !, panics. The merger denial order, written 1 jby Commissioner Howell Ellis, “and approved by two other memIbers of the group, said the proposed merger was not in the pub’ic 1 interest and the earnings of the (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) 0 ; I). A. R. Leader Resigns Gary, Ind.. April 19—(UP)—The D. A. R.’s "aggressive and unwarranted activity on National De- , sense,” had its reaction in Gary today with the resignation of Mrs : John Bowers, a charter member ami - former regent of Pottawatomie , chapter. I Mrs. Bowers’ resignation was mailed yesterday to Mrs. Harriet V. Rigdon treasurer ■ general of the > D. A. R. in Washington. The letter ; protested the Organization’s stand i on international relations and na- . tional defense.

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SUTTON RULES IN OUSTER CASE Allen County Commissioners Upheld in Firing Infirmary Head Fort Wayne, April 19—(U.R) Ouster proceedings by Allen County Commissioners against W, Homer Young, head of the county infirmary at Fort Wayne, were upheld by Judge Jesse (’. Sutton in I Allen circuit court late yesterday. ; The court sustained six of the 17 counts charged against Young in the petition filed by the commiosioners. Outstanding among the counts sustained was the charge that Young retained infirmary staff members whom he admitted had performed their duties while intoxicated. Attorneys for Young said further appeal would be filed. Hearing on the petition probably will be next week. The county commissioners handed down the ouster decision several weeks ago, but Young refused to leave his post. He took an appeal in Allen circuit court and it was upon this appeal that Judge Sutton ruled yesterday. Between tho presentation of evidence several days ago and the reading of Judge Sutton’s decision yesterday, county officials conducted an investigation at the infirmary intb the death of Thomas Lakey, inmate. Lakey’s mutilated body was found in. the insane ward Wednesday morning. Young at first admitted the man’s face had been disfigured by rats, but later charged the mutilation was done by a perpetrator of a “frame-up" to weaken his case in the ouster fight. One of a group of physicians selected to probe the affair gave his unofficial opinion that the mutilation of the body was the result of "gnawing or biting." At the time of presentation of evidence in circuit court on the ouster move, county commissioners charged the infirmary had become infested with rats and other vermin since Young had become superintendent. Young denied that rats, lin any considerable number overran the institution. I. S. C. Will Increase Common Capital Stock Indianapolis, April 19. —(U.R) — The Indiana Service Corporation, Fort Wayne, today was authorized by the public service commission to increase its common capital stock from 850,000 shares to 950.000. It also was authorized to increase its preferred stock, valued at SIOO a share, from 70,000 to 80,000 shares. LI. B. CHURCH TO GIVE PAGEANT ‘Conversion of Cornelius' Will Be Given at Local Church The “Conversion of Cornelius,” a pageant of Easter sentiment will be given Sunday night at the United Brethren church at 7:30 o’clock. “The Conversion of Cornelius” will be a dramatization of a New Testament conversion presenting a strong evangelistic plea by visualizing the events surrounding the death and resurrection of our Lord. The pageant requires about fifty persons with three scenes produced in tableau effect. To understand and discover the full message of this pageant it is urged that those planning to attend read the tenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. The Worship scene and the Cross scene will leave a lasting impression. A lighted Cross will appear on the scene and will later become a permanent fixture in the church. It is different than any given here. The services will begin at 7:30 o’clock. The public is invited. Thieves Get SSOO Indianapolis, April 19 —(UP) — Thieves ripped open a safe in the Fairway coffee comapny office at Indianapolis last night, esteaping wit li SSOO, it was discovered today when the office was opened. Several weeks ago the coffee company building was by a SIO,OOO fire believed on incendiary origin.

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jCoal Rate Controversy Concluded In Indiana Indianapolis, April 19. —(U.R) — |Six years of negotiations Involving shippers, railroad; and the public service commission, were ended yesterday when the commission established <oul freight rates in Indiana on a point-to-point basis instead of the mileage basis which was put into effect by a commission order in 1924. The new system provides generally for a reduction in rates according to Commissioner Frank Singleton. and has the effect of nullifying any action taken by the interstate commerce commission which ! has had the case before it for two years. The order was created after an agreement had been reached with the operators. Singleton , said. 0 GENEVA ALUMNI HOLDS BANQUET New Members Taken Into Organization Following Meet Geneva, April 19, —(Special) — One hundred fourteen graduates of Geneva high school attended the annual Alumni banquet of the school held here last night at the Geneva Masonic Home. A banquet served by members of the Geneva Order of i Eastern Star was followed by a i speaking program. Lewis Armstrong of Decatur, formerly of Geneva and a graduate of Geneva high school, presided aa toastmaster. Ruth Pusey gave the welcoming address and Harrison Fennig responded. Ramond Hunt gave an address on “building” which was followed by a rendition of several songs by the 1 Alumni quartet. Robert Juday, mem- ’ her of the 1924 American Olympic ! team gave a talk on “The - Olympic.*’ A dialogue entitled the "Man Hater" was given by Madelyn Mesel and Lola Hawbaker. The Alumni feature of the program was a playlet called, "That’s Why We Are Here.’ •Following the program, toastmaster Aimstrong gave a short address telling of the growth of the Geneva Alumni association and urging a tlose alliance to its ideals. The banquet is given each year honoring the. year’s graduates who are taken int othe association. The class this year included:: Cluster Cook, Paul Lehman. Howard McCabe, Harrison Fennig. Walter Fenstermaker, Theron Fenstermaker, Nellie Lewis, Ellen Ray, Marcella Atz, Adeline Brown. Elsie Glassburn, Dorothy Messel, Virena Fravei. Violet Fennig, Donald Penrod. Le Lybergei, Walter Price Vincent Sprunger. Dallas Glassburn. Rufus Kneuss, Robert Fields, Donna Vee Weaver. o— — Many Perish When Church Burns Down Vienna, Austria. Aprff 19—(U.R) — Friends and relatives continued to search today in the black, , smouldering ruins of a little wooden church in the village of Costeshti, Roumania, for the bodies of approximately 150 persons who perished in a fire last night. The panic stricken congregation rushed the doors as fire spread from flimsy curtains to the frame structure of the building. The linst to reach the doors were , jammed against the knob. Tho | doors opened inward. Hysterical with fright, hundreds j pushed forward. Those in front I could not move. The floor remain-1 ed shut. Tlte church, a fiery furnace in a few minutes, became a toppling sepulcher for the villagers who had come in faith to par-1 ticipate in Good Friday evening services. The little wooden church was ' packed with worshippers attending Good Friday services. Candles had been lighted, and from one of these a curtain, blown in the I spring draft, was ignited. Panic | gripped the congregation as the 1 blaze shot red and menacing toward the ceiling. Showers Are Predicted Indianapolis, April 19 -(UP) — Easter finery will go on parade on Indiana boulevards of fashion only at the risk of a drenching, the U. > S. Weather bureau here indicated t in its forecast today. : Temperatures will rise from near r 40 degrees, to which they fell Fri- - day night, and, rising, bring tin- ’ settled conditions probably accom- > janied by showers Sunday, according to the forecast.

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RESURRECTION OF CHRIST TO BE CELEBRATED Weather Ma n Predicts Showers in Indiana For Style Show HUNDREDS TO ATTEND CHURCH Etislcr Sundiiv, in observance of the Besiirreclion of ('hrist will be observed in Decatur bv till churches of the city with special mornint' and evening services. All Decatur churches will be appropriately dressed lor the occasion with flowers and p'ants and special musical numbers are being planned. There will be no union Easter day services and each church will have special observances for its own members and guests. Tho Lenten period ended at noon today and most clnmheu will have Communion services in connection with the regular Easter services. The annual spring style parade which makes its debut on Easter Sunday afternoon in villages, towns anil cities alike, is destined to be drowneii out in Indiana, if predictions of the state weather forecaster are true. Warmer but unsettled weather is the Indiana prediction. All Decatur churches will have both morning and evening services, ami unusual interest is being shown in the preparations. The afternoon usually is devoted to spring style parades and it is generally understood that Easter Sunday officially welcomes spring styles of the year. While it is a gala day for stylos, the chief significance of the day, the resurrection of Jesus is always first in the minds of everyone, and hundreds of people throughout tho county will pay their respect to the Saviour by attending some church services tomorrow. No general public meeting will be held in Decatur. Pastors of all Decatur churches have issued special invitations for the public to attend the services and various programs of music, sermons, pageants and cantatas are announced by several churches in tonight's Daily Democrat. o Fristoe Funeral Held Funeral services for Janie® N Fristoe. of this city, were held this afternoon at 1:30 from the house and 2 o’clock from tlte Presbyterian church. Rev. Harry Ferntheil officiating. A large number of sorrowing relatives anti friends attended. Interment was made in the Decatur cemetery. ( — Parker May Testify Washington. April 19 —(UB) — Judge John J. Parker, whose nomination to the supreme court is being contested in tlte senate, today wired Senator Overman. Dem.. N. he would be glad to appear to testify before the senate judiciary committee. Overman said he would lay tho telegram before the committee Monday and ask that tho nominee be summoned. MEET TO CLOSE WITH ADDRESS President Hoover to Give Confidential News paper Talks Washington, April 19. —(U.R) The annual meeting of the American Society of Newspaper Editors in session hero, will close tonight with an intimate and confidential talk which President Hoover will give at a dinner. The president appears at 7 o’clock in the Willard hotel at the end of a day's program in which an array of distinguished American and foreign newspapermen and statesmen will have expressed their views on new world conditions as they affect the press. Three hundred editors and newspapermen will attend, but following the tradition of the profession on such intimate occasions, there will Im? "no reporters present.” (CONTINUED PAGE FIVE)