Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 161, Decatur, Adams County, 9 July 1930 — Page 1

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IES LOAN TRUST CO. $ CHARTER Hanking House n Soon, Directis'lHfii granted by | •harter board for s Loan and Trust ~f Decatur where irganizatlon is the out- • old 'l'lie Peoples Ixtan ’ompatiy which closed he defunct institution dated. bank has a capitalist--00. irsch is president, C. George M. Krick, vice V. A. Lower, secretary Armstrong, assistant ,-er. secretary-treasurer institution stated this at the directors would to determine the op>f the banking house, verything is ready for according to reports irter is in the bank his time. statement concerning titution will be issued f the' bank at the time The building which tsed The Peoples Loan o. was being placed in and indications are k will be opened soon. o ■Berghs Name Son N\ J„ July 9-<UP)— klfli mol and Mrs. Charles been named (wWAc-mus Lindbergh, Jr. 1 made last jght atl nno of Ambassador /light » Morrow, Mrs. Litnl- ' i was horn on June 22 eJ4thM inlay o; Mrs. Lindbergh same house in which its married on May 117, Mrs. lit iiergh and the child are I leave soon for the I at North ■Hunt Admits Theft 1 was wrung from Verlin hmanAti year old filling station llndiflthat lie falsified conceru- ; a pari -toil abduction and rots 7 oHH mi order that be might money to make a payI 1 ■ NEEDED ■community Damaging Crops tudlardens; Steady Desired is parched and dry farmers in all parts ot and the entire section , i no.-d of a heavy warm ii ''burning up” according to most i of considerable - I"' worth thousands of > (immunity. ! «wAi-''cntly is the hardest hit rain, and farmers fear stalks will not produce of the lack of nioisgardens in Decatur brown, similar to i!y lollowing the first few |S plants are refusing ami are almost |0 a ’>ove normal hot day iys, for Decatur and Adjp. '' today and indications relief will be received n s' hours. Tuesday was 09- hottest days of the year, ind k j) i the temperature failon KS 1 11 its usual several deriver has dropped ® s for the season, and ditches running into she .jHß'uiost dry. It is estimated ™ H llour ' rain would fail to '* w # !r standing in fields, the also deep at present.

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Discuss Women The American busim ss woman and her problems were the first subjects of discus ion us the board of directors of the National Business and Professional Women’s Clubs met in Chicago. Left to right: Mrs. J. K. Bowman, first vice president, Richmond. Va.; Lena M. Phillijn, honorary president, Virginia, and Chari O. Williams, education presidcnf. Washington. D. C.

BAND CONCERT PLEASES CROWD I # _ Junior Band and Director Rice (Jet Great Ovation At Concert The Tuesday night band conceit given weekly by the Decatur Jun:or band under the directorship of David Rice, a» Central school yard, drew the largest crowd ot the present season last nightjtnd the hundreds of people who attended gave the band members and the director a loud vote of thanks at the close of the hour’s program. The band played a number of selections, with several special features and at the close of each the applause grew until when the concert ended everyone expressed the opinion that the concert was the best given this season. Rand Master Rice has drilled the local youngsters until each plays his part in great style. A complete new program is given each Tuesday night. Seats have been erected around the stand for those who wish to sit down while listening to the music. Hundreds of other people remain in their automobiles during the concert. The automobiles last night were parked for more than a block on both sides of Third and Jefferson streets. A movement is underway among business men, it was learned today to have the concert moved to th» Court House square duriug the rest of the summet*. The desire of business men to bring the musicians to the center of town followed the decision for a number of local stores to retrain open after supper -on Tuesday and Thursday nights during July and August. No definite action has been taken on moving the band stand as yet. Decatur Young Man To Face Auto Theft Charge Indianapolip, July 9 —Removal’of Arthur D. Shafer of Decatur, to the jurisdiction of the Northern Indiana U. S. District Court has been ordered by Judge Robert C. Baltzell, of the southern Indiana district. Shafer is charged with violation of the Dyer automobile theft act. He is alleged to have stolen an automobile at I’aulding, 0., and driven it to Decatur. Shafer was arrested here several months ago and served a short time in the Adams county jail. Federal authorities later arrested the young man and charged him with interstate transportation of a stolen au--1 tomobile. He will face the federal charge this fall at either South Bend or Fort Wayne. River Wall Contract At Vincennes Awarded i l Chicago July 9 —(UP) —The Premier construction company of ln- . dianapolis was announced today as the lowest bidder on Cleorge Rogers Clark Memorial Park river wall project at Vincennes, Ind. The bid submitted by the India--1 napoliß firm was $84,142.16. There ' were 20 other bids, the highest of which was SIB,OOO according to Ben--1 nett, Parson and Frost, Architects, 1 in whose offices the bids were opened yesterday.

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18-Story Fall Fatal To Fort Wayne Workman Fort Wayne, Ind., July 9—(UP) —An 18-story fall to pavement crushed the life from Norwin Moersfielder, 20, West End, Wis., plasterer late yesterday. Moersfeider plunged f.-om the 18)h floor of the New Lincoln National bank and trust company tower. Ten Hurt In Bus Crash at Youngstown Youngstown, 0,, July 9 —(UP) — Ten perstfns were injured early today when a Colonial Stage lines übs crashed into a parked truck at Hollywood Inn, South of here. Nine passengers on the Bus and one man on the truck were taken to the South Side unit of the Youngi stown hosiptal. The bus vas hound for Cleveland from Pittsburgh. Frank Dlstler, Norwood, 0., driver of the bus, was uninjured. All the injured suffered cuts and shock. Among them were: C. E. Martin, South Bend, InJ, Cary Irby, Farrell, Pa., E. McFarland, Pittsburgh, and Janies Wardlow, Cleveland. Wardlow and Mrs. Wardlow, all of Harbor City, N. J. DAVID LEHMAN DIES SUDDENLY Retired Adams County Farmer Dies At Home of Son In Berne Berne, Ind., July 9 —(Special) — David 1). Lehman, 76, prominent retired farmer died suddenly at 8 o’clock this morning at the home of liis son, David D. Lehman, in Berne. Death was caused by heart failure. The deceased was sit'ing on his bed afte rarislng and suddenly fell back, on the bed, dying instantly. He had suffered from a weak heart since April, but his sudden death was a- shock to his many relatives and friends. Mr. Lehman was born October 25 1853 on a farm west of Berne, the son of Christian C. and Anna j Sprunger-Lehman, both deceased. On September 2, 1876 he was unitied in marriage to Elizabeth Leichty who preceded him in death October 4, 1927. For 51 years he and his family lived on a farm two miles northeast of Berne and since April 20, 1928 he had resided with his son David D. Lehman at Berne. I Surviving are the following childIren: Calvin Lehman of Ueneva; j Mrsv William Von Gunton of Fort I Wayne; Benhart Lehman of east of Berne; Rufus Lehman of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Walter Stucky, Mrs, Harve Moser, Mrs. Elmer W. Baumgartner, Mrs. David B. Stauffer, Mrs. Menno Habegger, Mrs. Tilnian Steiner, and David B. Lehman, all of Berne; Mrs. Elmer Behling of Fort Wayne. Three children died in infancy. Two brothers, John and Peter Lehman of Berne and a sister, Mrs. Elias Hirshy of Berne also survive. Four sisters, Mrs. David Sprunger, Mrs. Philip Sprunger, Mrs. Jerry Luginbill, and Mrs. David Luginbill, preceded the deceased in death. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock (C.S. T.) at the home in Berne and at 2 o'clock at the Mennonite church. Burial will be in the M. R. E. Cemetery at Berne.

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1930 AUCTION SCHOOL OPENS HERE AUGUST 5 Three New Faculty Members Added; 52 Students Enrolled Now LARGE CLASS IS PREDICTED Three new faculty members have been added to the staff of Keppert’s Auction School for the summer term which will open here August 5. Dr. L.E. Somers of tills city lias been obtained as the school physician; Col. Carl Bartlett, formerly of Muncle, now of this city has beeu added to the faculty staff as .-.enior sponsor and automobile sales instructor; Col. R. G. Kiunian of Erlanger, Ky„ one of the greatest tobacco auctioneers in the country also will join the 1930 faculty of the local school. Col. Fred Re ppert, president ami founder of the school stated today that the 1930 class would tie one of the largest ever to attend the summer session. A total of 52 registrations already have been made and indications are that 75 embryo- auctioneers will come to Decatur August 5 for the local summer course. The Iteppert School has gained international fame in the last 10 ytars and students enroll each term from Mexico, Canada and almost every state in the United States. Col. Reppert stated that Dr. Somers would examine each student in the date of the school opening and would recommend treatment for any deficiencies found among the students. Dr. Somers also will give a series of health lectures to the students. The entire 1939 teaching staff will return, Col Reppert said. LABOR LEADER FOUND GUILTY • John L. Lewis Gets “No Punishment” Recommendation Today Springfield, 111., July 9 —(UP) — President John L. Lewis of the • Regular” United Mine Workers of America, Indianapolis, Ind., and a group of executive associates were adjudged guilty of a charge of contempt of court in the alleged court injunction according to the finding of circuit court master in chancery Frank L. Trutter here today. The injunction was issued last October to restrain Lewis from interfering with tlie affairs of the Illinois district union which had rebelled against Lewis' rule. The master’s finding, which must be approved by the Sangunon county circuit court which appointed Trutter to hear the evidence, however, declares that while it finds that Lewis is guilty of contempt in violating the injunction, “it was not a malicious violation,” and recommended that he go unpunished. DECATDR MEN CEUNAGDESTS Evangelical Men’s Brotherhood Motors to Ohio Town Tuesday Night Thirty-two members of the Men's Brotherhood of the First Evangelical church in this city motored to Celina, Ohio, last evening, where they were entertained as guests of the Evangelical Brotherhood of Celina. The men of the Decatur organization furnished the program for the evening, over which Ed Warren, president of the local Brotherhood presided. Two special numbers were sung by the Brotherhood chorus, and a quartet sang, “Whispering Hope.” The principal address of the evening was given by Lewis Armstrong, followed by several impromptu uddresses. Following the program, the men enjoyed a happy social hour in the church parlors, where refreshments were served by the Celina men. A standing invitation was given to the Celina Brotherhood to be the guests of the Decatur Brotherhood, and the time was set for September.

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ADAMS COUNTY GETS $10,140,38 ON SCHOOL FUND Second Quarterly Distribution Made Hv State On Census Basis 6,010 PUPILS ARE ENROLLED Indianapolis, July 9 —(U.R) Nearly one and one-half million dollars will he divided among Hoosier schools in the second semi-annual arport'onment of school funds for 1930, it was announced today by tlie department of public instruction. Total to he apportioned Is 11.460, 066.69. based on the 1930 enumeration of 865,352 children, Per capita apportionment is $1,687. Apportionment for special classes was as follows; Gary, $5,385.43; Indianapolis, $316,439.64; South Bend. $2,205.07. Marion county received the largest total appropriation, $181,073.64; Lake was second with $136,889.83; I St. Joseph third. $76,630.20; and Allen fourth, $60,113.41. Ohio county was apportioned the least —with 883 students. Tlie following is an incomplete list of the apportionments: Adams, enumeration 6,010, apportionment $10,140.38; Allen 35,628, $60,113.41; Blackford, enumeration 3,927, apportionment $6,625.84; Cass, enumeration 8,894, apportionment $15,006.42; Daviess, enumerat’on 7,915, apportionment $13,354.60; DeKalb, enumeration 6,495, apportionment $10958.70; Delaware enumeration 16,693, apportionment $28,165.29; Elkhart, enumeration 17,725. apportionment $29,913.29; Fayette, enumeration 4,666, apportionment $7,872.72. OCEAN FLIERS FORCED DOWN South Atlantic Flight Attempt Falls Short; Crew Is Saved Rio De Janeiro, Brazil July 9 — (UP) — The Aeropostale Co., announced today that Jean Mermoz, flying across the South Atlantic front Brazil to Africa, had descended short of his goal near the Aeropostale steamer Phocee, one of til" ships which were etationed along the route to aid the plane in case of distress. The position of the Phocee was not given in the first messages, but it was lielieved to be well towards the African coast. The plane's descent was forced by (CONTINUED ON PAGE* TWO) FRUIT DRIVE PLANS STARTED Committee Issues Letters Asking Co-operation In Soliciting Tlie first of a series of letters concerning the annual fruit drive for the Adams County Memorial Hospital, which is conducted eacli year by the Civic Section of the Woman's Club, was issued today to the various workers in the townships over Adams County, urging cooperation in the endeavor again this year. The drive will take place some time during the fall, as has occurred in previous years. Each year a drive is made for all sorts of canned fruits and jellies which are turned over to the hospital authorities to be served to the patients at the hospital throughout the year. This is the only means for the patients to receive the various fruits. Mrs. H. M. Shroll, chairman of the drive, urged that the same spirit of cooperation he displayed this year as in previous years, and an earnest effort is being made this year to obtain the largest amount of canned fruits, as the number of patients at tlie local hospital has greatly increased.

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Amelia Karhart Sets Speed Record' ✓—■ . ■■■ «l !■■■—■■*» ~ • & i ■ ,« j .. “ * • V> ■ 7 ' Amelia Earhart, tlie first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, made a new woman’s flying speed i rceord of 181.18 miles an hour at Detroit. The international federation and the national association checked the flights. TO SELL RO ADSAT AUGUST MEET Commissioners Sign Ordinance For Scheumann Bridge Bonds Bids for constructing two roads in Adams county will be received by the county on August 5. , The toads to be improved are tlie Luther Martin road Hartford township, connecting with the concrete pavement west of Geneva and the Henry Schoendstedt road, Union township, along the Indiana-Ohio state line. Plans and specifications for the road improvements were accepted by the commissioners in session yesterday. Bids will also be received for tlie building of a new bridge in Monroe township, known as the McLain In idge. An appropriation of $6,000 I for the building of this bridge was included in the budget last fall. The William Aiiman road along the Preble and Root township line was ordered constructed and the preliminary bond ordinance was a-i dopfed by the commissioners. The contract for furnishing groceries at the county infirmary for the ensuing quarter was awarded to Fisher and Harris. The dry goods contract was awarded to Niblick and Co. Ordinance is Signed The members of the county council signed the bond ordinance for tlie issuing of $30,000 worth of bonds for the building of the Scheumann bridge across the St. Mary's river, in Preble township. It is possible that bids* for the construction of the new bridge will be received in September. Kennedy May (Jo To Terre Haute School Terre Haute, Ind., July 9. —<(J.R) — Maurice Kennedy, basketball coach at the Hartford city high school, will he recommended as basketball and assistant football coach at Wiley high school, Terre Haute, in a report to the school board tonight, George Carroll, school superintendent, indicated today. Kennedy, former coach at Decatur an d Winchester high schools, starred in basketball at Wabash college. Elected President Os National Organization C. G. Egly of Fort Wayne, veteran hay and grain dealer of Fort Wayne was elected president of the National Hay Association, Inc. at tlie annual convention held at Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Egly is well-known in Decatur and is the father of Mrs. Dan H. Tyndall.

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ATTITUDE OF PRESIDENT IS CHALLENGED Hyde and Lcgge Defend Administration Plan Before Farmers SPEECHES ARE DEBATE FORM Hays, Kan., July 9.—<U.fi)— Gov. Clyde M. Reed, Kansas, in a speech prepared for delivery today, challenged the whole attitude of the Hoover administration toward agriculture, charged the administration with attempting to subordinate agriculture to industry and questioned the good faith of Alexander Legge, chairman of the farm board. Reed's speech, a bitter denunciation of the administration’s policies, was to be made from the same platform on which Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde and (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) BULLETIN Indianapolis, July 9 — (UP) — Permanent injunction against use or the name “Pocahontas” in connection with any coal other than that measuring i,p to certain specifications was used today by federal judge Robert Baltzell against 17 Indianapolis coal dealers. The decree was based on suit brought by the American Coal Co., and other coal mining companies who alleged the name "Pocahontas” was being used in advertising and selling allegdly inferior coal. BULLETIN Washington, July 9.— (U.R) —Tho senate engaged today in a heated cotroversy over its right to see the papers dealing with the London naval treaty with the result that administration forces were threatened with the loss of a vote for ratification. Senator Thomas, Dem„ Okla.. announced he would either withhold his vote or vote against the treaty unless he could see the papers. He made his announcement after Sen. Robinson, Ark., Democratic floor leader, blocked consideration of his proposal that the senate consider the document in executive session which was offered as an amendment to the McKellar resolution which demands the secret document be subm.itted to the senate. MERCURY GOES STILL HIGHER « Rain in Chicago Area Fails To Bring Relief From Humidity Chicago, July 9 —(U.R) —The heatbeleaguered middle west and west watched the mercury ascend still higher today, despite severe thunderstorms in the central states before dawn, and obtained no promises of relief, in forecasts. A brilliant lightning display accompanied a heavy rain in the Chicago area during the morning. The deluge flooded low-lying streets and did minor property damage. Here and elsewhere, the downpours only increased the humidity, adding to the suffering in congested centers. Thousands who sought rest in Chicago parks were driven to cover by the rain. Tlie heat wave added to the seriousness of drought conditions in Montana and South Dakota, while the rainfall in parts of the wheat belt increased fears of a spread of black rust, which thrives in humid weather. Four deaths definitely attributed to the heat were reported, two in the near northwest, one in Indianapolis and one in Phoenix, Ariz. The hottest weather bureau station in the country yesterday was Miles City, Mont., which recorded a temperature of 106. It was 104 at Sioux City, la.. 102 at Omaha, Neb., and 100 at Little Rock, Ark Rapid City. S. D„ Phoeniz, Ariz,! and Cairo, ill. Weather forecasts indicated warmer weather in northwest Indiana, southeast Michigan, south Wisconsin and northwest Ohio, and continued warmth elsewhere in the midwest..