Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 248, Decatur, Adams County, 20 October 1930 — Page 1

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ILD ADAMS COUNTY BANK TO RE-OPEN

■ugh Hitchcock And Ivan Baker Are Electrocuted'

* (BECKED HO ACROSS I EIGHT WIRES Kent Occurs Early sjdav Morning On MUnrror Avenue Hl DIE ■ INSTANTLY Baker, 35, and Hugh |Ko<k. 32. were killed inIK bv electrocution at ' .K k Sunday morning the automobile they Hpushing away from a street-lamp post, came with a broken city |E wire, which reached |Hthe grmmd to the lamp M fatal no i.1.-ot occurred on av-nue. just north of the crossing, in front of Neering residence. Baker K been driving the autoniohail struck the rail in such a manner Ms lost control of the car and the lamp post, knocking the auto. was by himself when the Kit occurred. He walked up ■to a local restaurant and askif he would help him car hack into the street. also went with the two ■in Hitchcock's car. back to of the mishap. ■er and Hitchcock got out of ■sock's car and went across to where the other car started io follow, but ■to men had started to shove ■ir back into the street, and ■lly a blue flame sprung to- ■ the two men and they both ■ the pavement. ■h m it were forced away from ■ttto. The current entered ■ hands where both bore burns ■it left their feet into the ■d. Coroner J. C. Grandstaff ■was called immediately stated ■ probably was instant. ■chcocK was born in Decatur, ■tber 5, 1898. He was a son ■ and Mrs. William Hitchcock ■c resided wiUi his parents ■>! Decatur and the road interBn known as Watt, on the ■ line, where he conducted a Bal store. I Hugh Hitchcock ■chcock was the first Adams By young man to enlist in the ■ war from the eighth grade. ■NTINUED ON °AGE TWO) ■ 0 fcchty Barn Destroyed Bns, Oct. 20.— (Special) —The ■on the Joe Liechty farm, west ■nn Grove, burned completely ■"* ground, Friday afternoon, whe garage, nearby, was also |oyed by fire. The origin of ■re is not known, but the ifuTld■ras in flames when discovered, ■bain contained 90 bushels of ai «i a supply of straw. B buildings were not covered isurance.

■MANIS I HOST IN FALL ■>jamin Mazelin Is In Brious Condition FolMishap Saturady B">e, Oct 20.—(Special)—BenjjW 1 Mazelin, 23-year-old MonEB towr ‘»hip young man, son of ■ Mrs. Daniel Mazelin of oe township, was seriously inSK* Saturday afternoon at 3 |Mck when he fell from a ladder barn to a concrete floor. Mazelin was climbing into mow when a rung of the ■ er became loose and he fell a ,lce of 17 feet to the concrete | his arms were broken in and he also suffered a " ,es t jaw bone and fractured EK" N* 3 condition is regarded U"?""’ Mra - kla Cline, form - U., Decatur, a nurse, is caring igg‘be injured man.

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Negro Singers Will Appear Here Tuesday The Kentucky Harmony Singers, a group of negro women, representing the Housewife Training School for negro girls located at [ Fulton, Kentucky, will present a I musical program in the Decatur high school auditorium, Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The singers will appear before the public in this city under the auspices of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church. No admission will lie charged. A free will offering will be taken. The negro women have been singing throughout the country, and entertained a large audience in this city last June. They are very popular musicians and are well known for their excellent singing. LEAGUERS ENJOY ZONE CONCLAVE Emmaunel Walther League Hosts to Inter- River Group Sunday The Emmanuel Walther League, Young People’s Society of the Lutheran church was host to the InterRiver Zone Walther leaguers at a Rally Day celebration held at the Emmanuel Lutheran church in the Bleeke settlement, Sunday afternoon and at the Decatur Country Club last evening. More than 200 leaguers attended the meetings. The afternoon session began at 2:30 o'clock and was in the charge of Mr. Werling of Woodburn, who was general chairman. Afternoon addresses were presented by Mr. Werling and Mr. Hitzeman of Fort Wayne. At six o’clock a banquet was held at the country club with Rev. M. J. Frosch pastor of the Emmaanuel church, acting as toastmaster. Evening addresses were given by the presidents of the visiting and local Walter leagues and community singing was held. Special music was presented by the "Harmony Eight" of the Emmanuel League and Mr. Hitzemann gave the principal evening address. Herman Krueckeberg of the Emmanuel Walther League was chairman of the committee in charge of the day. He was assisted by the following committee: Herman Bleeke Arthur Schamerloh, Nora Bleeke. Della Blakey, Erma Klenk, and Ferd Klenk. Roy Bleeke is president and Emma Steele is secretary of the Emmanuel Walther League. Delegations were present from the Convoy, Ohio rural and town churches. Woodburn. Bull Rapids, Garcreek, Monroeville, Emmanuel, and the Decatur Lutheran church leagues. — o Peace Plans Revealed Washington, Oct. 20. —(U.R) —Revelations that Germany was ready ' for peace in the World war as early as 1916, two years before the Armistice, are contained in documents pertaining to war-time negotiations made public by the state department after 14 years of secrecy. The 1,000-page supplement also reveals that a delicate situation existed in the latter part of 1916 between Great Britain and the United States, arising from the former nation's alleged interference with American commerce. Files Recovery Suit Wabash, Ind., Oct. 20.—(U.R)—IJ. Duffy, receiver for the closed Citizens State Bank of Largo, has filed suit in Wabash circuit court seeking to recover $37,800 from $37,800 from Theodore Gillespie, ■ former cashier of the bank. He • alleged that Gillespie converted to his own use, money presented at . the bank for deposit. Negro Shoots Police ) — Roanoke Rapids, N. C„ Oct. 20. i — <(J.R) — Threats of mob action i against Buddy Jackson, 30, negro, who shot and wounded seriously i Police Chief J. R- Crew of Weldon caused police to keep a special I guard today at the hospital where I Jackson lies wounded. Jackson was captured by a posse ; of 200, after being shot down in his attempt to escape.

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COLUMBUS GETS 1931 VETERANS STATE MEETING F1 oy d Anderson, Elizabethtown Succeeds Porter as President GREAT MEET HELI) HERE Lieutenant Floyd Anderson, Elizabethtown wa s elected president and Columbus was chosen the 1931 convention city for the 139th Indiana Field Artillery convention at the closing session of the group held here Sunday. Marion Anuck, Columbus was ) chosen first vice-commander and I Raymond Benning was elected second vice-commander. Anderson also is permanent secretary of the organization. The business meeting ended a two-day session held here. C. O. Porter of this city retiring president had charge of the program. Two hundred and seventy-five attended the Saturday night banquet with Col. Robert Moorhead, Indianapolis as the honored guest am! Thurman “Dusty" Miller, Wilmington. Ohio, as the chief speaker. Saturday afternoon the visitors were taken on a sightseeing tour of Decatur which ended with a trip through Indiana's only beet sugar plant. The banquet Saturday night was followed by a smoker and general (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o MCADOO OFFERS SURPLUS PLAN Suggests Use of Wheat to Feed Unemployed Through Winter New York. Oct. 20.—(U.R)—William C. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, has proposed that the farm board's 60.000,000 bushels of surplus wheat be used to feed unemployed persons this winter. “I note constant suggestions that since there is a shortage in the corn crop the surplus wheat can with Advantage be fed to cattle," McAdoo said. "Why not feed this wheat to human beings?” “The farm board, using the money of the taxpayers of the United States, has bought some 60,000,000 bushels of wheat, which it is holding presumably for a higher price. This can come about only through a general lifting of the price level for wheat. Certainly there is no prospect that the government will soon be able to market tis holding of wheat at a higher price or even at the purchase price. Why then should it be hoarded instead of being used for the benefit of the people? “When congress reconvenes in December, the first thing it ought to do is to authorize the use of as much of this huge wheat store as may be needed to feed hungry and distressed human beings during the coming winter. It will be a travesty if deserving, but unfortunate people are permitted to suffer hunger or starvation because the government hoards more than 60,000,000 bushels of wheat with the people’s money.” o— — War Vets To Meet Ail members of Adams post, 43, American Legion and all members of Battery A, 139th Field Artillery, are asked to meet Tuesday morning at 11:45 o’clock to attend the funerals of Hugh Hitchcock and Ivan Baker. —— o— Man May Succumb Bedford, Ind., Oct. 20. — (U.R) — Glen D. Roberts, 22, was expected to succumb today of a gunshot wound inflicted accidentally by his brother-in-law. James Hudson, 16, as the two were hunting rabbits i Sunday. Roberts was shot through the back and physicians said there was no chance of recovery.

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Decatur, Indiana, Monday, October 20, 1930.

ft jg Unique Program Held Bv Local C. E, Society » -a An interesting radio program took place at the Christian Endeavor meeting of the Evangelical Church Sunday evening. Paul Spuller was the leader for the meeting ■ and announced the program num- j ben<. The radio equipment for the meet ! ing was Installed by Marion Heare, and included a loud speaker in the Christian Endeavor rooms at the church where the members had assembled, connected with the parlor of the M. W. Sunderman home. The program, broadcast from the Sunderman home included a musical selection, by instrumental quartet including John Gage, first violin Donald Gage, second violin; Esther Sunderman, clarinette; and Fred Stauffer cornet after which Rev. (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) BONDS ARE SOLD FOR AUMAN ROAD Indianapolis Concern Gets Issue For Total of $24,080 A bond issue of $24,080.06 for the building of the William Auman concrete improvement in Preble township Adams county brought a pr6-| mium of $617.50 today. Pfaff and Hugel. Indianapolis, being the successful bidders. Eight other bids were submitted to- County treasurer Ed A. Ashbancher, who offered the bonds for sale. Premiums ranged from $408.20 to the high bid. Four of the premiums offered were over SSOO. The contract for the building of the Auman road was the last one to be awarded by the county commissioners this fall. The road which connects with the Hoagland road in Allen county running northeast from State road No. 27, will be improved next spring. O. W. P. Macklin of Decatur has the contract for building the road. It will be the concrete road in Preble township and lacks a few hundred feet of being a mile. — o Ballots Being Printed Ballots for the constitutional convention question to be voted on at the general election November 4, are being printed for Adams county today in the Daily Democrat job printing department under the supervision of the Adams county board of election commissioners. DEATH CALLS WAR VETERAN Robert Hillegas, Known Here Dies At Marion Saturday Evening Robert Hillegas, 34, Huntertown died in the hospital at the National Military home in Marion, Saturday evening. October 18, at 5:30 o’clock. Death was the result of a nervous breakdown with which he suffered. Mr. Hillegas was born in Hun’ertown and was graduated from the Central High School in Fort Wayne and on August 1924 was married to Miss Helen Diller. He served one year in the World War, and was a mmber of the Modern Woodman Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Helen HillegasS, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hillegas. and a brother Ward, all of Huntertown. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schrank of Decatur. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Huntertown, and burial will be made in this church cemetery.

State Approval Given The Indiana state banking department, through Luther F. Symons, after an examination of the affairs of the Old Adams County Bank, issued the following statement: “The affaire of the Old Adams County Bank of Decatur, Indiana, having progressed to the point where they have a cash reserve of more than 30 per cent, have the consent of the Department of Bank of the State of Indiana to reopen for business. Oct. 20, 1930, "LUTHER F. SYMONS, "Bank Commissioner.”

‘START GLOCK’ WEEK BEGINS Local Lions Club Sponsors Plan of Getting Money in Circulation "Start the clock" week opened in Deceatur Sunday and will continue throughout this week with the climax occurring Friday night when a nationally known speaker will address a mass meeting at the Decatur high school auditorium. The week is sponsored by the Decatur Lions chili, in a nation-wide | plan executed by Lions Clubs to aid j as much as possible in starting business toward prosperity. Dr. C. 11. Branch, president of the local service club is general chairman and each member of the local club has a definite part in the week's program. The club members are urging all people to pay their bills and exchange money as much as possible in an effort to place more in circulation. Announcements will lie made each day concerning the special daily programs. | Young Woman Arrested Clinton, Ind., Oct. 20. —(U.R)' —Fob lowing the death of Basile Regnealo, 53. after he was run down by an automobile here Saturday night. Miss Carrie M. Beery, 29. was arrested when her automobile was found with spots of blood on the front. She will be arraigned in Vermillion circuit court on a charge of involuntary manslaughter and failure to stop after an accident. MIDWEST HIT BY COLD WAVE » - Snow Reported in Several parts of Country; Freezing Temperatures Chicago, Oct. 20—(U.R)—One of the most severe October cold waves in years spread today over Canada and the northern United States, bringing snow and subfreezing temperatures to many lo- | calities which less than two ! months ago were suffering from I the century’s worst drought and heat wave. Giving 1930 further claims to the title "Year of Extremes.” the unseasonable cold wave, following so closely the unusual summer, extended across the country from the Rocky Mountains east and sent the mercury in Chicago to a record low’. W. P. Day, government meteorologist, predicted the temperature here would be lower today than on any previous Oct. 20 and the minimum of 27 yesterday morning was as low- as .any Oct. 19 in history. The blizzard which late last week lay a heavy blanket of snow over central Canada and brought death to five men in a snowbound automobile had blown itself out today, but the snow remained and the temperature continued tin(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o Anderson Officials May Not Get Pay Checks Anderson, Ind., Oct. 20. —(U.R)’ - City employes today envisioned a payless payday tomorrow as a result of the ruling of the Indiana Public Service commission that the city had no authority to transfer $60,000 from the municipal light plant fund to the general fund. Officials of the city were confident, however, that the semi-monthly payroll would be met within a few days.

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POLITICIANS SAY DEMOCRATS MAY WIN SEATS Thirteen Senatorial Races Reported Doubtful As Election Nears MAY GAIN IN LOWER HOUSE Washington, Oct. 20 —(U.R) — Democrats can win control of the senate only by a landslide sweep of ten Republican seats in the congressional election two weeks from tomorrow. The size of this task is measured by the reports being privately collected by campaign headquarters of the two parties here which indicate that only 13 out of the 35 senatorial contests are considered doubtful. Os the 13 doubtful ones, 11 are now held by Republicans and two by Democrats. So the Democrats must look to this small group for their chance to wrest senate authority from the hands of the party which has held it continuously for 12 years. The Democrats are almost certain to lose one of these doubtful seats so they must make a gain of 10 out of a possible 11 chances in order to accomplish their purpose. Republican confidential reports admit the possible loss of three to five seats, in which case the administration would find itself still in 1 numerical but not actual contrail. Leadership in that event probably would fall into the hands of a coalition of anti-administra-tion Republicans from the farm ! belt and the Democrats. Democratic reports exude optimism. Private as well as public statistics from the field workers lead the minority leaders to claim the gain necessary for complete control. The doubtful situations are outlined as follows: Massachusetts—Odds are being offered against the election of William M. Butler, Republican, over Marcus A. Coolidge, Democrat, to the Republican seat left vacant by the retirement of Senator Gillett. Ohio —-Newspaper polls and political writers indicate the Republican incumbent, Roscoe McCulloch, is at this time running slightly behind the Democratic (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) CROPS SHOW IMPROVEMENT Late Fall Rains Are Cause of Better Indiana Crop Outlook Indianapolis, Oct. 20. —■•(U.R) I — Agricultural conditions in Indiana were improved by rains in early September, according to a report of the Indiana university bureau of research. The report estimated the yield of corn 14 per cent under that of last year, with oats showing a gain over a year ago. Pastures still were poor, although showing improvement, it was reported. The peach crop was a failure and the pear and apple crops (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o Condemned Man Attempts To End His Own Life San Quentin State Prison, Calif., Oct. 20. —(U.R) — A condemned man was near death today, the willing victim of an ingenious scheme to “beat the gallows.” In a spectacular attempt to commit suicide, William Kpgvt, convicted Butte county murder, set off a home made bomb in his cell in condemned row. The explosion badly mangled him and created panic among the other prisoners. Eight of his companions awaiting execution were hurled from their bunks to the floor while the prison buildings were rocked by the force of the blast.

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TO RESUME BUSINESS WEDNESDAY MORNING Approval of State Banking Department Given; Bank Has $120,000 Capital, $50,000 Surplus And Resources of More Than s9oo,ooo;Financial Achievement Is Accomplished. The Old Adams County Bank, having adjusted its affairs to the approval of the state banking department, with $120,000 capital stock, $50,000 surplus anti undivided profits and total resources of over S9OO,(MK), will open lor business Wednesday morning. October 22.

MANY SOYBEANS BEING CROWN Crop Here Estimated at 6,000 Acres; Used As Silage-Combine Soybeans are being harvested for seed at a rapid rate in Adams county, County Agent L. E. Archbold stated. This is a compara- ■ tively new crop for the county. ■ having been introduced about 15 years ago, but is rapidly growing' in favor as a hay crop, combining ’ with corn for silage, and for a! seed crop. Its drought resisting | qualities were well demonstrated during the past growing season. The acreage planted to soybeans in Adams county this last year was approximately 6,000 acres. The crop for seed may be handI(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) 1 JURY CHARGES i RELEASE GRAFT Two Illinois Men Are Charged With Freeing Gangster Chicago, Oct. 20. —(U.R)—An Illinois state senator and a former director of public welfare were summoned to testify today before the Cook county grand jury regarding charges that they accepted large fees to secure the premature re-t lease from prison of George “Red”’ Barker, one of Chicago's “public j enemies." The men summoned were State Senator Victor P. Michel and Chauncy Jenkins, who was director of public welfare during the administration of former Gov. Len Small. Both men are attorneys. It was said that Hinton G. Clabaugh, former chairman of the Illinois pardon and parole board, would be called to testify concerning vigorous protests he made against Judge T. N. Green's release of Barker from prison under a habeas corpus proceeding. Barker, one of the most notorious racketeers in Chicago, was sent back to prison last week to serve, the remaining four years of a sentence for robbery which he had not | completed when released by order; of Judge Green, before whom, it i was said, attorneys Michel and, Jenkins appeared. The grand jury made known it | had uncovered evidence that Jenkins was paid SII,OOO for his efforts in behalf of Barker and that Barker obtained the money by racketeering inroads ijito the treas(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) Church Meet Tonight The committees from all Protestant churches scheduled to meet tonight to determine the advisablity of holding a city-wid revival campaign this winter will meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7:30 o'clock. C. D. Teeple chairman stated that tlic meeting would start promptly at 7:30 o’clock. o Rev, Byrd To Preach Rev. Frank Byrd of Winchester will be at the South Pleasant Vai ley church for both morning and evening services Sunday, October 26. Morning service will be held at 10:30 and evening service will be held at 7:30 o'clock. The public is in vited to hear Rev. Byrd.

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Arrangements looking to this achievement have been carefully made during the past four months and nothing has been left undone to make it a bank that can render service to the community, with a clean capital structure that will more than meet every requirement. The bank opens with approval from Luther F. Symons of the state bank department, the requirements suggested by Thomas D. Barr last June having been fully complied with. Details of the plan used here together with a statement of resources and liabilities was submitted to the department and rechecked by representatives of that board. Today and tomorrow the books are being brought up to date and every thing made in readiness for the opening of the bank for business on the stated day. Directors Named At the annual meeting of the I stockholders last August the old I board of directors was re-elected 'and the board selected John W. Tyndall, president and G. T. Burk, .vice-president. The personnel in the bank will he officially announcI ed tomorrow. The bank closed for adjustment of its affairs last June 13 and plans for re-opening began almost immediately. At a meeting of the stockholders held June 23. a voluntary assessment of 100 per cent was levied and this was paid in a few days to an extent of 90 per cent., an unheard of record, bankers state. At tlie same meeting a resolution carried that the prt sident appoint a committee composed of three directors and three other stockholders to work on plans for opening the bank and J. H. Heller, Leo Yager and J. G. NibHick. directors and H. R. Moltz, IJ. Voglewede and Albert Schenmatin, stockholders were named. Plan Submitted On August 9 a plan was submitted to the directors and approved and included: 100% assessment, surrender of one-half of stock held; resale of the stock at $l5O per share, charging off of doubtful paper and real estate and reduction of the banking house to $50,000. The president appointed the following committees: To secure old stock: J. W. Tyndall, R. E. Melbers and Albert Scheumann. Mortgages and abstracts: F. M. Schirmeyer, J. G. Niblick and J. SV. j Tyndall. Stock sale; J. H. Heller, L. C. j Waring. L"O Yager. 1 (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) COLD WAVE IS FELT IN COUNTY Temperature Drops to 21 Degrees in Decatur Early This Morning The coldest weather of the season was recorded here at 5:45 o’clock this morning when street thermometers dropped to 2 Idegrees. A heavy frost covered the entire county, but no reports of damage were reported. State weather forcasters say the cold weather, Adams county's and Indiana's first touch of winter, will remain for at least two days yet, and then will give way to milder temperatures. Ail day Saturday and Sunday a strong wind added to the unpleasantness of the low temperatures but the wind had almost completelv I abated today and while the air was cold, the mercury started upward about 8 o’clock.