Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 29, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1931 — Page 1

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■rerett Attorneys To Make Move For Retrial Os Charae

■ MOTIONS ■E PLANNED lon NEW TRIAL I' o r Arrest In Kgnu-nt to Be Filed Hrst. I kA oss Says Sentence ■ IOR FEW DAYS will file n motion for |Krest in judgment this ■ :i hi follow with a moIKor a new trial in ease motion is overrul- ■] M. DeVoss said today the guilty verdict ;it I 01 o'clock Sunagainst Joseph who was found guiliK- the fatal shooting of ■ Werling. 27. during over swimnpim ami in St. Marys river at ■: Mills last June 29. li.A'uss, chief defen--said that in case both overruled, lie would carry the case to the court. This action, howno' hold Everett in and if the first two are overruled, the conwill he taken to IndiKsate prison. Erwin stated he would sentence until the defiled their motion, die arguments on the would precede any sent|Mjiiik< Hrwin indicated how for leniency due conmotion for arrest in judg- ■ will attack the legality of it is believed and ■>| ■ >i■. for new trial probabb possible errors in and the verdict. is in jail awaiting sent■d) Hi will be passed followfiling of motions. ■ jury returned the verdict morning at 4:01 o'clock. -rating 15 hours and :'.(’> Re during which time the said to have ranged from conviction to 10-2 for conbefore a final unanimous obtained. of the case were when the verdict was retd exception of Clark J. assistant prosecutor. ■tinged ON page two, — O ■lshbaucher Is ■emoved to His Home ■ A Asli' aucher, county tv awho has been confined to ■lain, County Memorial hospi several weeks, was removed ■ horn • on south Winchester ■ Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ashhas been suffering from a ■cl-' around the heart and for B 1 days his condition was con-B-t serious. He is not able to

■EMPLOYED ■ WASHINGTON ■ e on Guard As Par|W of Representatives | Arrive Dec. 7 —(U.R)— A n R. singing parade of "hiing■Bnhers” moved toward Capitoday to protest against of the unemployed. line of policemen who revolvers and tear gas riot BB awaited them. parade reached the capital shortly after 11 a. m. and quickly were encirPolice. of spectators, attract- ■ Possibility of a riot on grounds, moved about ■ , as the paraders entered the B"’ ,s an elderly marcher shout■r Wn with Hoover." ■_* as Ignored l>ty the police. WfNTIN'UED ON PAGE FIVE)

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Vol. XXIX. No. 288.

oman Known Here Reported Recovering Os interest here is a 1 tter re- j cieved by Mrs. *E. w. Busche of J Monroe, Adams county Home Econo mics Clubs chairman, from Miss Aneta Beadle, nutrition specialist of the Purdu? University Extension division, who has been in the Logansport hospital since November 7, when she was seriously hurt in an automobile accident. Miss Beadle stated in her letter I that she had been removed to her home in Lafayette last Friday, she received injuries in an automobile accident. Saturday. November 7, near Winamac, when the car in which she was riding struck an ap- i preaching car head-on. Hahlon Castor, 30, who was driving the autc* { was instantly killed and Miss Dorothy Hoosel of Winamac, another | occupant of the car, was also hurt. Miss Beadle has been state home economics leader for the last four years, and visited Decatur and surrounding cities a nurnb-r of times, conducting leader's meetings and special achievement days. Dear Adams County Home Economics Clubs: 1 was so very glad to b - remembered by you. Was sorry not to have been with you Achievement Day. I returned from the hospital last Friday, but will be at home for some time on account of an injured shoulder. Love to all, Sincerely Aneta Beadle. ALLWEIN LEADS ON HONOR ROLL Decatur High School Junior Has Perfect Grade Record Tom Allwein. Decatur high school junior, again led the h.mor roll of Decatur high school for the second six week's period of tire fall semester with 4 A plusses. Allwein. who Is an athlete also led' the honor roll for the first six week’s period. According to the hon rr roll | which was published today by W. Guy Brown, principal, there are 13 , seniors, 9 jqniors, 3 sophomores, I and freshmen on- the list. Following is tkfc honor roll: Name A Plus A B Plus Tom Allwein ... 4 Minnie Mayer .. 3 2 Mary Zimmerman 3 1 Betty Frisinger 2 3 Doris Cook .... . .... 2 2 Gail Franklin 2 2 Eileen Burk 13 Mary Coverdale 1 3 Frances Holthouse 1 3 Dick Schug 1 3 Ida Mae Steele . 13 Mary Lenwell 12 Ival Newhard 1 2 Ina Anderson 3 11 Mary K. Tyndall. 2 2 1 Rosamond Hoagland 2 11 Dorothy Little 2 11 Kathryn Hower 13 1 Mildied Koldewey 13 1 Harriet Fiuchte 12 1 Evelyn Kohls 1 2 1 Lawrence Smith 12 1 Ethel Shady 11 1 Martha E. Bulter 4 1 Pauline Affolder 3 1 Mary Cowan Sara J. Kauffman . 3 1 Martha Linn 3 1 Wendall Mann 3 1 Woodrow Wilson 3 1 Elva Anspaugh Floyd Wilson 2 1 o Automobile Recovered -Burl Johnson, Adams County sheriff announced today that the automobile owned by Dick Tonnelier of this city, whch was stolen from the driveway of the Elk's Home on North Second street, Friday night, had been recovered Sunday morning. The car was .found parked near the Sugar Factory, north of Decatur, off the public highway. The automobile was reported to be in good condition and the gasoline tank container! a portion of gasoline. The automobile was stolen Friday night about 7 o'clock when Mr. Tonnelier drove up to the Home and stepped inside for a few minutes. The car was gone when he returned.

State. National And JnU-ruatluual News

LESLIE STILL FIRM AGAINST EXTRA SESSION Governor Refuses Petition of Thousands; Against Session SAYS LEADERS ARE OPPOSED Indianapolis, Dec. 7.--- (U.R) I'he hopes of agricultural leaders that Governor Harry, G. Leslie would weaken und-| er their insistent clamoring. and convene the Indiana legis'ature in special session to revise tax laws, faded today. Leslie continued his executive frown upon the extra session idea and indicated that there was no prespect for a change in his views. Even the fact that high Republican and Democratic party officials have responded to the increased demands ot the farm element have moved to sound cut sentiment of political leaders, has left the governor unshaken in his opposition. In an interview with the United Press, Leslie said he was unsympathetic with the demand because it was doubtful that any good could come from an extra session, and its cost would burden the tax payers to the extent of approximately SIOO,OOO. He said he was giving every I (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) I o *— j Rotarians To Attend Joint Meet Wednesday The Members of the Decatur Ro- j tary Club are asked to meet in front of the Decatur Daily Democrat office Tuesday evening at 5:30 o’clock They will leave at 5:45 o'clock for Bluffton where they will attend a joint meeting of the Bluffton. Hart-1 ford City, and Decatur Rotary Clubs. At this meeting the District Govj ernor of Indiana Rotary, John Beeson of Crawfordsville, will be the l principal speaker. CORN SHOW TO START DEC. 9 Second Annual Show To Start Here Wednesday Noon at Court House The second annual county corn show will open in the corridor ot the court house Wednesday noon, December 9 and exhibits wil! be received until 9 o’clock that evening. Ten ear samples on trays for both early and late corn will be received as well as single yellow ears in early and late varieties. A new feature of the corn show will be the shelling contest to be held Saturday evening at 7 o'clock Ears entered will be shglled to determine the percen'age of corn to the cob. If more than two cats are entered for this contest from a township, a committee of corn growers front that township will select two ears to renresent that part of the township. One hundred dollars has been subscribed by the, Decatur Chamber of Commerce to cover premiums and expenses. Victor Bleeke of Union township is the chairman for this corn show. Phi Belts To Meet There will be an important meeting of the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity tonight at 7:30 o’clock at the fraternity hall. Nomination of officers for the coming year will be held and all members are urged to be present. Scutter Will Speak J. W. Scutter, superintendent of the Huntington schools will speak before the teachers of this city at the regular six weeks meeting, Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. The meeting will he held in the high school auditorium and is tor all city teachers.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, December 7, 1931.

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Mrs. Leo Grouten (left) of Farmington. Conn., and Mrs. Charles Sewell of Chicago, who are taking an active part in the program of the National Farm Women’s conference at Chicago. Mrs. Grouten is presiding at the sessions while Mrs. Sewell is a director.

SANTA'S DAY .1 IS BUSY ONE Local Merchants Say Saturday Was One of Best This Year Leaving eager anticipation in! the hearts of thousands of children in Decatur and Adams County, i Santa Claus, after a day’s visit in i Decatur, left for the North Saturday evening to make final prepar- j ations for his return here on Christmas eve. Children of all ages, witli their parents, visited witli Santa Saturday and told him of their wishes for Christmas. Santa, after visit- i ing with all of the children and I ascertaining their desires, prontis- ! ed faithfully to return to Decatur, and admonished the children to be I good until Christmas eve. The special Santa Claus day marked one of the largest buying days in Decatur for the early winter season, and local merchants reported a good business throughout the day. The stores’ here were decorated for the special day, and the merchants made a tine display of I Christmas articles. This was Santa's second preChristmas visit to Decatur and lie was hailed here as one of the most iCDNTINUEI) ON PAGE I'TVKI SEES DEFEAT OF PRESIDENT Noted French Seer Is Predicting End of Depression In 1932 * Paris. Dec. 7.—<U.R)—The end of “hard times” next summer and defeat of President Hoover next November were predicted today for the United Press by Madame Fraya, French seer. She foretold a year ago of the slump of sterling, death of JolTre, war in Manchuria, overthrow of Alfonso and rise to power of Pierre Laval. By midsummer, Madame Fraya predicted, “America will be smiling again and happy days will be back on Wall street." “The United States will remain in an economic slump until summer but before the end of the year America will again be leading the world toward riches and prosperity,” she said. The great catastrophies of 1932 will not be caused by wars but by ‘CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

!♦— — — —« Good Fellows Flub Donations for the Good Fellow , Club, which is beieng sponsored | by the Delta Theta Tan Sorority, i may be left at the L.)se Restaurant rhe Old Adams County Bank and the Democrat office, members of j the sorority announced today. The money to be derived from tne club will be used to make unfortunate children happy on Christmas I and to furnish some of the essenI tials o flife tor those who are paor- | and needy. Contributions received to date include: j Previous total $49.75 Friend .10 Friend .. .17 Total $41.02 SCOUT TROOP I GETS CHARTER Rotary Troop No. 61 Gets Commission For Year of 1932 The Rotary Boy Scout Troop No. 61 of this city lias received its I new charter for the year 1932, from I the National headquarters at New | York City. Sylvester Everhart, a teacher in tlie Central selio 1. is tlie new Scout master of the troop. Avon Burk, A. R. Holthouse, Glen Beavers and Ford O'Brien are members of the I troop committee. Tlie Rotary troop lias held reguI lar meetings each Wednesday evenj ing during the last several months The boys meet in the Central building from 7 to 8 o'clock where scout tests and activities are held. From 8 to 9 o’clock the troop meets in the Decatur High School gymnasium where games and drills were conducted. Tlie members ot tire troop who ■ have received the new registration cards are Robert Ashbaueher, Louis (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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COMMISSIONERS I HOLD SESSION Regular Monthly Meet Held In Decatur Today; Inspect Bridge The county commissioners met in regular session this morning, checked and allowed liills. This afternoon the commissioners and County Engineer Ralph Roop visited the new Scheimann bridge, spanning the St. Mary’s river in Preble township. The bridge was completed recently i and was opened today to traffic. | New road approraches to the bridge were completed Saturday. The commissioners also visited three road improvements which have been completed this fall. The roads were the Koeneman in Preble township, the Myers in St. Mary's township and the McGuffigan in Jefferson township. In Session Tuesday The board will be in session Tuesday at which time bids will be received for furnishing a washing machine outfit at the county infirmary. Bids on a new adding machine for the county treasurer’s office will also be received. Special Session The commissioners will meet in special ssesion December 18, for the purpose of receiving bids for printing, blank book and office (CONTINVEi) ON °AGF TWO) MEMORIAL IS I WELLATTENDED Elks Hold Annual Memorial For Deceased Members Sunday I Memorial services honoring the memory of the dead, were held Sun- | day afternoon by Decatur lodge No. 993 of the B. P. O. Eliks at the Elk’s home in this city. Hon. Joint 11. Edris of Bluffton delivered the memorial address and I Hon. C. J. Lutz of this city gave | the eulogy to the dead. The Decal tur lodge has 44 members who have I died since the lodge was instituted in 1905, six of whom died the last I year. An excellent music program in I l charge of M.S. L.A. Holthouse was held in connection with the ritualis-, tic work, carried out by L. A. Holtlihouse, exaulted ruler and staff of officers. Paul Saurer, Dr. Glen Neptune, Bryce Thomas and Elmo Smith san? as a quartette and gave individual numbers. In speaking on the memory of the dead and the purpose of Elkdom Mr. Ed.is said in part: “The light of our brothers who have pass ed is still shining in glittering splendor. Can you not see them beckoning to you to trod the path forever traversed by those who (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) MELLON PLANS NEW BOND ISSUE Biggest Loan Since War To Be Floated By Government Washington, Dec. 7.—<U.R) —-Secretary Mellon today announced the treasury will borrow $1,300,000,000 (billion) this month. The issue of treasury securities, to be dated December 15, is the largest single loan floated by the government since World War days. Os the proceeds of this offering nearly $1,000,000,000 (billion) will be used to retire maturing securities. The public debt therefore will be Increased only $300,000,000 —to a total of around $17,610,000,000 (billions). The securities offered are: $600,000,000 of one-year notes bearing 3U per cent interest. $400,000,000 of nine month certificates bearing 3 per cent. $300,000,000 of six month certificates at 2% per cent. Decreased income tax collections (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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THE VERDICT We, the Jury, find the defend- I | ant, Joseph Everett, guilty as i j charged and we find his true j age to be 54 years. We. the Jury, and each of us j j feel that the defendant should j | not suffer the extreme penalty and we plead for leniency as | would be within the law, subject to parole. J. A. Hendricks, foreman. | The verdict also was signed • | by each of the other 11 jurors, j ; —4

POST OFFICE OPENS TODAY New Federal Building Opened For Business Here This Morning Business was being transacted in the new Decatur Post office today, train mail being delivered to the new location Sunday. Roscoe Glendenning. assistant cashier of the First State Bank ot this city, was the first person to be waited on in the new building. Mr. Glendenning registeted a letter a few minutes after the post office opened at 7:15 o'clock this morning. C. E. Baughman, merchant of this city was the first person to malke a purchase of stamps in the new building. He purchased 50 cents worth of stamps. Papers and supplies needed in the postoffice were moved from the old building on Monroe street to the I new building Saturday night. All new fixtures, counters and tables were installed in the new office so it was not necessary to move any of this equipment to the new building. There are some details to be completed by the sub-contractors on the building and formal acceptance ot the building by the treasury department has not yet been made. Tile new building was dedicated with an appropriate program last Tuesday and was opened to public inspection, several hundred people availing themselves of the opportunity to inspect the beautiful and convenient building. FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES ' Robert Merryman, 34, Son of Judge And Mrs. J. T. Merryman Dies Robert Merryman, 34. of Des Ark, Arkansas, son of former Judge and Mrs. James T. Merryman of this city, died at his home at 5 o'clock Sunday evening following a three day’s illness of , scarlet fever. Word was received by relatives here Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Don Quinn, ot Chicago, the latter a sister of the deceased, left immediately for Arkansas. Mr. Merryman resided in Des ' Ark for nearly 12 years, and was | engaged in business with his I I brother, Charles, managing a number of stave mills. J He was born in Decatur. October 11, 1897. He is a graduate of Decatur high school, and attended Vanderbilt University. Nashville, Tenn., being a Student of the latter . place when he enlisted in the , army. He served as a lieutenant ) in the World War, having charge f of a heavy gun crew. I (CONTINI’FD ON PAGE TWO) —. ■ , „ o—, Cline Funeral Held ‘ Funeral services for George B. Cline, aged Civil War veteran who died at the home of his daughter ( Mrs. W. E. Smith, Friday evening. ’ were held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Smith home and at 2 o’clock at the Presbyterian church. ( Rev. H. H. Fernthell, pastor, officiated and burial was in the Decatur Cemetery. The Adams Post, American Legion had charge of the military burial, and acted as pall bearers. t Members of the G. A. R. of Adams County acted as honorary pall bearers.

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72ND SESSION GETS UNDERWAY AT NOON TODAY New Members of B o t h Houses Sworn In; To Call On President MESSAGE TO BE DELIVERED ♦ ❖ ORDER OF BUSINESS (By United Press) House Clerk William Tyler Page calls the House into session at i

| noon. | Election of new speaker. Swearing in of new repreI sentatives. Election of minor officers. Committee calls on the PresiI dent to inform hfin congress is i in session. Senate Vice-president Curtis calls I Senate to order. Swearing in of new senators. Election of senate officers. Committee joins with house i committee to call of President, j * * Washington, Dee. 7.—<U.R)—■ The seventy-second congress, most momentous legislative session since the war, came to order at noon today with Democrats in control of the house for the first time in 13 years. In the senate the Republicans remained in the majority by a narrow margin. The house, within the hour of its convening, elected John N. Garner of Texas, formerly the Democratic leader, as Its speaker. Four hundred and thirty-three members were present, the largest attendance of house members in history. The vote on the speakership was John N. Garner. Democrat, Texas, 218. Hetram Snell. Republican. NewYork. 207. George J. Schneider, Repn., Wisconsin, five. Not voting. 3 (Snell, Garner and Schneider). Representative Paul J. Kvale, (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) Bus line Operates A new bus express and passenger service from Decatur to Blurtton was started Sunday, it was announced today. Three busses will run from here to Bluffton every day including Sunday, aid three busses will return fron\ Bluffton to Decatur. The schedule of biases leaving Decatur for Bluffton Is 8:00 am ; 12 noon; 5:00 p.m., and Inis-sca will leave Bluffton for Decatur at 9:35 am.; 1:35 p.m.. and 5:50 p.m. Arthur Klenk has purchased Iho right from Orville Tr.cmas of the Thomas Bus Un >, and will l-o manager of the new line. Further Information and tickets may be secured at the Rice Hotel. TRUSTEES SET HOLIDAY DATES Schools To Be Dismissed December 23 Until January 4 A meeting of the Adams County School trustees was held in the county superintendent Cliff Striker’s office, Monday morning at. which time the date for the Christmas holiday vacation for all schools in the county was set. Schools will be dismissed Wednesday, December 23. for the Christmas vacation this year trustees agreed, and will be resumed Monday, January 4. At the meeting it was also decided that each school in the county should sponsor a program on George Washington's birthday in connection with the Bi-Centennial celebration to be observed throughoct the United States. A sacred cantata was sceduled to be given by the seven Adams County high schools at Easter. The trustees from the twelve townships in the county were present ut the meeting.