Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 30, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 17 June 1932 — Page 6

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CONRAD. HICKS ARE CONFIDENT BEFORE FIGHT Nine-Event Exhibition To Take Place Tonight At Open Air Arena (rates to the open air arena, corner of First and Jaskson streets will open at 7:30 o'clock tonight and the big 27-round fight card will start promptly at 8:30 o’clock. Seats have Wen placed to take care of 800 people, Doc Snedeker, promoter, announced today. Tarzan Hicks, Pennsylvania heavyweight and Polly Con--31, ' Decatur heavyweight, I fixtit in the feature contest. Mtght other good scraps have been aided for tonight including the -we and only Pcr-ye Patterson of QJt Wayne -Micks told a newspaper repreiiaitative this morning: -wl never predict 'the outcome of scraps, but with 84 knockouts | tweny credit, you can rest assured! •ffltt I’ll be in there every second ypptecting my record." -SJonrad said: "*I am in the best physical condfeion I'have ever reached, and I believe that I can whip Hicks. I'm

1 Adult, 25c; 2 Adults. 35c Children, 10c, Tonight THE ADAMS SUN., MON., TUES. What a MARRY J mix-up! OverJ night husband, 1 make-believewife, fix-it-up friend! Roaring farce — othis IS THE A El u QtDumoiM 9iOun Hpl LILY CHARUB ROLAND -j YOUNG X CARY GRANT} THELMA TODD Atltled-A “Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy" Comedy and Sport Subject. Tonight & Sat—“SCANDAL IOR SALE” with Chas, f’.it I ford. Rose Hobart. Pat O’Brien. Added - - Rin-Tin-Tin and ( artoon.

H ‘‘The Coolest Place in Town” | • SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY ig Sunday Evening, 7 o’clock—loc-35c I “AFTER TOMORROW” S ’ his romance of a boy and girl who had a fast line of 9 wise-cracks on their lips. And a beautiful dream of 9 ">ve in their hea r ts! re Cast Headed by S 1 r’ - 11 Marion Nixon, || Charles rarrell wm. comer, sr. 9 Whatever you know about love, these perfect lovers 9 tv’ll teach you something new about its beauty and 9 b y tenderness. S Added—Comedy, News, Cartoon. g ONIGHT-SATURDAY — Bill Cody anck Andy U Tilford in a thrilling drama of the Northwest g Mounted Police, “MASON OF THE MOUNTED.” R Added—Comedy and Cartoon. —lO c -25 c £ Matinee Sat. 2 p.m. Evening 6:30

igoing right in in the first round and istay there until 1 knock out my | opponent.” ! Promoter Doc Snedeker said that Ihe believed tonight's card would prove the best tie has ever sponsored. Local firemen are selling the tickets for the fight, and proceeds I will go to that organization. The ring has been built up and lights > were placed over the platform to- ! day. Floyd Hunter will be the third man in the ring and in event of tie 'decisions by the three judges. , Hunter will decide the winner. I Frank Peterson. Joe Hunter and ) Dick Heller will serve as judges f tor the nine fights. L | O PITCHERS HOLO : THE SPOTLIGHT J New York. June 17 —(U.R)—Thre’ . I western hurlers — Jesse Haines, f j Burleigh Grimes and Ray Kolp j have stolen the National league I spotlight, for a day at least, from ; a flock of younger pitchers. f i Haines, in his 39th year, proved II almost a one-man team yesterday 11 when he pitched ami liatted thI St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-to-0 shutout victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. This victory boos - ed the Cards from fifth to fourth I place. i The grizzled old fireball throw- ' er allowed the Phillies eight seatI tered hits, blasted out a home run and connected with two sacrifice hits and a long flv in four trips to the plate. That old spitball gaffer. Burleigh Grimes, also in his 39th vear. pitched the leading Chicago Cubs to a 2-to-l triumph over Bill Terry's New York Giants. Grimes dropped the Terrymen into second division. Burleigh, given the tin can by i the Pirates. Dodgers, Giants. ! Braves and Cards, yielded seven j hits. Leslie, batting for Hubbell. I drove out a home run. preventing a shutout. Ray Kolp. in his 33rd year, rel placed Larry Benton on the CinI cinnati mound during a four-rm tally in the second inning and pitched the Reds to an S-t.o-6 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Benton had allowed four hits. Kolp yielded six more. He won the game when he singled in the eighth to score Durocher. Pittsburgh at Boston was washed out. Detroit was replaced in fourth I position in the American league I i-v the idle Cleveland Indians when , the Tigers were blanked. 4 to 0. by Washington. Carl Reynolds drove out a home run in the second inning. Philadelphia's Athletics trounced the St. Ixuiis Browns. 5 to 1, after pounding Fischer and Kimsey for 15 hits. Fred Schulte hit his third home run in three days. The leading New York Yankees I overwhelmed the Chicago White I Sox. 6 to 1. Bill Dickey drove out his 11th home run of the season for New York. Boston at Cleveland washed out. I Yesterday's Hero: Jesse Haines, who pitched the St. Louis Cardinals to a shutout victory and made a home run. two sacrifices and a long fly in four times up. ———o—- | Wasp Wins Tarantula Battle Kyle. Tex.. —(UP)— IA large wasp known in this section as a ‘‘t-irantula hawk" was victory over , a ta antnla in a battle witnessed by Abel Sion of Kyle. After several [ vicious passes the wasp suddenly . stung the large spider just behind the .head. Sion said. The tarantula collapsed and was dragged away to 1 the wasp's nest.

' IRAIN HINDERS S OPENING DAY d y Rain interfered with the opening t day program of the American Lej gion baseball league yesterday afternoon. After parading to the 1 baseball diamond behind the Amer ban 1. gion drum corps, the players were stopped in the middle of p the second game by a downpour of rain. s Geneva beat Deattt: IJons, last iyear's champions in the first game, j : 7-5, and displayed some good base- , 1 ball. In the second game the Lin- , | coin-Winners of Berne were far ahead of the Decatur Rotary team. 1 Dick Engle, manager of the Rotary Jtem said that it was satisfactory with him to declare the Berne team the winner. Rain stopped the game. Berne and Geneva showed the best ability in the opening day and ■ when the two teams meet, there will no doubt be lots of interest. Following is the tentative schedule: June Teams Plays at 16— Lions-Geneva Decatur I Rotary-Berne Decatur "’ . Moose-Legion Decatur ,20 —Lions-Monroe Decatur J2l Geneva-Rotary Geneva 122—Berne-Moose Berne I 123 Legion-Monroe Decatur •'2l Lions Rotary Decaturj ‘127 Berne-Geneva Geneva 1 128 Moose-Monroe Decatur ■ 129—Legion-Geneva Decatur • 30—Lionx-Berne Berne II July i I—Legion-Rotaryl—Legion-Rotary Decatur .j s—Geneva Monroe Geneva -j G Lions-Moose Decatur i 7 Monroe-Berne Berne ■ 'll to 15th—County Tournament. Jis—Moose-Rotary Decatur ,20 —Legion-Lions Decatur . 121 —Moose-Geneva Decatur 1122 —Monroe-Rotary Decatur > 25 —Berne-Legion Decatur 1 26—Rotary-Geneva Decatur i Lions-Monroe Decatur I 28—Moose-Legion Decatur ! 29—Rotary-Berne Berne - August . 1 Lions-Geneva Geneva i 2—Berne-Moose » Decatur , 3—Legion-Monroe Decatur | ; 4—Berne-Geneva Berne s—Lions-RotatT5 —Lions-RotatT Decatur - B—Moose-Monroe Decatur - 9 —Legion-Geneva Geneva i 10—Lions-Berne Decatur I 11 —Monroe-Geneva Geneva . -1 Decatur I . 15—Lions-Moose Decatur . 16 —Monroe-Berne Berne • 17 Moose-Geneva Geneva. • 18—Legion-Lions Decatur 19—Moose-Rotary Decatur • 21—Berne-Legion Berne 23—Monroe-Rotary Decatur I o THE BIG FIVE 1 Ry United Press Babe Ruth singled in three times ‘ up. Lou Gehrig doubled and singled accounting for two runs, in five ’ tries. Al Simmons made three singles, accounting for two runs, in four ’ times to the plate. Hack Wilson scored from a ’ walk in two times at bat. ’ Bill Terry singled in four times ; up. — i ROOSEVELT IS BIG FAVORITE ’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE delegates themselves could draw up a resolution favoring Roosevelt. | Such a move, however, would be > dereliction of a carefully groomed! l party attitude. - Names of potential favorite son I candidates were heard only in an 1 undertone this year. There was. however, according to Peters, a 1 likelihood th it a favorite son camt paign would have opened had not J j leaders announced their disfavor of the instructed delegate plan. ■ It is believed that 20 of the 24 delegates will support Roosevelt. , The six delegates at large, probably a majority of them will back him. Four delegates are expected to favor former Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York. Mt. Vernon. Ind., June 17.— (U.R) Posey county delegates to the state Democratic convention will demand that the national delegation tie instructed to vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt, it appeared today. A concensus of delegates revealed that a majority were in favor of a predetermined vote rather than to send the delegation to Chicago uninstructed. UNDERWORLD CHIEF KILLED CONTINUED FROM PAGK ONE) ly 20 years. •The slaying of Barker came just a week after the United Press was informed of a confe en-.e of syndicate le tiers with memibers of a newly organized gang reported to iibe headed by Geirge (Bugs) Moran, Bitter Capone enemy who had (been in reti:ement since the famous St. Valentine’s day messacre virtually wiped out his organization. This conference called in an attempt to effect a compromise divi-

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slon of gambling and liquor territory between the leaderless syndicate and the new organization! broke up f without agreement. Predictions were made freely that a ruthless gang war wislu prospect. Police feared Barkms death was the declaration of war. Underworld sources (pointed out the once all-powerful syndicate was without a head. It was known Murray Humphries who assumed lead- ' i rshfp with the imprisonment of Cui, one had resigned and that none of the other syndicate Barons were willing to take the post. Barker ispired to this position but was tin;«l>le t i win the confidence of his assrocietes. GAS FATAL TO TWO CHILDREN i CONTINUED FORM PUiH ONE) permitting the gas ta fill the kitchen and bedroom. Mrs. Beisicke is separated from her husband, who was believed by police to be employed it a Frankfort garage. EXTORTIONISTS DIE IN FIGHT iCOhTINUiSD FROM PAOW 3NR) j ing place and called on the men to surrender. Instead, they fired on the officers A gun duel followed. When it was J over the three lay dead. Just a i week a ;o the trio were questioned in a kidnaping ca-e and lieutenant Birmingham made his prediction. SUGGESTS VETS RECEIVE FARMS CONTINUED FORM PAGE ONEi areas are falling under federal control. The states are acquiring I vast tracts througli non-payment ; of taxes. Instead of remaining •die. these veterans should be organized into rural communities.” He proposed that each veteran I be given from three to ten acres of land and facilities for cultivat- i ing it. They could at least pr<A i duce their own food, he believed. ! with perhaps a little surplus which ' would bring in casli for gradual improvements of the farms. In 1919. Giassford said, the veterans were cheered as heroes. 1 "Today they are without employ-1 ment. without means ' of support. ■ homeless and outcast. They can- ! oot find work. Surely they are i entitled to the opportunity to ac- ■ quire a decent livelihood." Veterans who suggest going home are booed and branded as deserters. Several Wisconsinders | w; o decided to leave had to steal ■ out of camp to avoid irate comrades who threatened to destroy their trucks. Candidates On Program — Elkhart, Ind.. June 17 —(UP) — Raymond Springe:-, Republican candidate for Governor, was scheduled to address the annual encampment jof Indiana Veterans of Foreign Wars here today. Paul V. McNutt, Democ’atic aripirent for Governor, addiessed the encampment last night. The annual encampment parade '.♦ill be held tonight. Officers will ! be elected tomorrow, witn Frank | S. Clarke. Indianapolis, a candidate to succeed John H. Gilpin, Fort I Wayne, as president. The veterans' auxiliary is meeting in connection with the encimp- , ment. | — o Charges Short-Selling Washington. June 17 — (UP) — The charge that William F >x, former motion ipi.tu e he.d, participated with other prominent men in j short selling pool operations in his l own companies was made today before the Senate banking and currer.-.-cy committee by William A. G ay, committee counsel. Gray said that profits of the pool operating in stocks of the Fox (oirfpanies amounted to 11,937,000 o Lip Stick Shelf In School San Antonio, Tex.,—(UP)—Plans for a $135,000 negro senior high school he.e include construction of a "lip stick shelf" tor a class room in cosmetology. o 91 Year Old Coin Uncovered The Dalles, Ore. —(UP) —A 91- ■ year-old copper coin was found in 1 store basement here, under a six foot layer of earth after being lost 61 years. Dinner Trapped Snake Corning. Cal.—(U.R) —There’s one bull snake in Corning that wished ! he had gone on a diet. Th; snake . crawled into a bird cage at Warren McCrockey's home, swallowed the t canary, and then fonnd itself trapi ped in the cage by the knot the • bird made in his body. t o > Police Stop Turtle Fights Hartford, Conn. —(UP) —Police 1 have b|en fa ced to stop some - queer fights here, but the queerest , was in the Park Rive:—between ■ two large turtles. (A patrolman borrowed a boat and roped the em- - battled creatures. One weighed 50 ■ pounds and the other 40.

CfiNZONERI IS SCRAP WINNER Chicago, June 17 (U.R) Tony Canzonerl of New York, light weight champion, punched out a decisive ill-round victory over Harry Dubllnsky. Chicago, tn a 10 round non title tout at the new W est Side Boxing Club's outdoor arena last night before a crowd of 4,000. Canzonerl weighed 134. Duolinsky 186ty. Canzonerl closed Ifublinsky's right eye with sharp left hooks in the fourth and fifth rounds, and had a margin in six rounds. DuoI linsky rallied to win the ninth round and held his own in three ethers. Canzonerl virtually had Dubllnsky out on his feet in the Unal round. Harry Paul. Philadelphia middleweight. scored a technical knockcut over Johnny Baima. Chic ago. In the fifth round. / Sammy Levine. 127*i. Chicago, stopped Franklin Cheek. 127. Milwaukee. in five rounds. DAMAGE MORE ’ THAN MILLION: OVER 60 HURT FROM PAGE ONE) least three - including Fire Direct cr Raoul Gauthier—were killed. “I saw a Montreal fireman who was playing a hose on the burning ship struck in the head by a large piece of timber." Rumble said. “He ft I face down, the hose twisting j and whirling on the g ound like a big snake. "We rushed to his aid but before I we could reach him his clothing j was afire. He was dead." Signal flares aboard the vessel, were ignited. TH y shot up in haphazard display over the tire and ruin. Many of the injured are in crit-j ical condition and may die. Members of the crew, those not needing hospital attention, were given make-shift attire and taken to the bailor's Institute. Meanwhile every fire station in Montreal had flags at half-staff because of Gauthier's death. o DAVILA BACK IN GOVERNMENT (’ONTINGED FROM PAGE < NF' Interviewed by telephone at Mendoza. just across the Argentine frontier. Ibanez told the United Press that "the counter revolt was the direct result of Col. Grove's fantastic program and assumption of dictatorial powers. The overthrow of the Grove regime came dramatically and suddenly after the country was believed to have tocome quiet and loyal to the socialist administration. The movement s'arted at the ministry of war. directly opposite tlie presidential palace. Realdehts of Santiago were enjoying their late evening promenades when they saw infantry concentrated at the war ministry, and 500 Carabineros drawn up suddenly in front of the palace. The loyal forces stationed ma- ' chine guns at balconies and windows of the palace and prepared for a siege. Armed men swarmed ! over the spacious lawns. O'hers appeared on the palace roof and behind trees. Meanwhile the rebels brought up tanks and armored cars and reenforced their infantry. Advanced guards came their way cautiously across the plaza separating the war ministry and the palace. — Peter B. Ix>hman, president of i the Adams County Guernsey Breed- , er's Association' jnd Wesley Stults, a director .attended the Guernsey Breeder's picnic at Convoy. Ohio Thursday.

The MUG Decatur's new Root Beer and Ice Cream Cone stand, opens Tomorrow Located on the Niblick Lot, Monroe street. OPENING SPECIAL Big Jumbo Ice Cream Cone 5c and Another Ice Cream Cone 1c ICE COLD ROOT BEER served in large glasses. Open Afternoon and Evenings FAIRCHILD & HESHER

Poor Work 100 Acre Farm Green Buy, Wi*., (UP)—A I" 1 ' i acre farm bordering this city will , be planted in cabbage and |>ota '

FORD TRUCK WEEK Get the facts about new transportation economy This is an opportunity to see how the transportation needs of a new business era have been met with new eeonomy, performance, and reii. ability in the new Ford trucks. Your Ford dealer is ready to give you the complete story. ☆ ☆ * Body types to fit every hauling need, 4-eylindcr engine. New freely shackled semi-elliptic rear springs distribute load stresses. Wide, deep, strong frame gives substantial support for bodies. 3 4 floating type rear axle for heavy service. 4-apeed transmission. Tubular sDel coupling shaft with heavy duly universals at each end. New bi-partible coupling and removable main cross member permit easy servicipg of clutch, transmission, and coupling shaft. New comfort and safety for the driver. These features and many others will convince you that the New Ford Trucks can save you money and give you added performance. Decatur Sales and Service FORD TRUCK WEEK JUNE 18 to 25 INCLUSIVE New Silk DressesNEVER BEFORE SUCH VALUES

a New crepes 81 ■LJB and plain shades, fig- jk wratat " ’ new m fiJJH the /j/ / 7 new styles featured. \ >/ '(A. Unusually large selecjni i I Q tion; New Dresses just Ate arrived; sizes 14 to 44. * The quality you would ex P e ct to find in a $5 EEL_— CHIFFON SILK DRESSES in d* fl J g - Beautiful light and y | E.", 1 11 dark figured chiffons’ Sizes Jg J to 24!4 4 ■ ■ COTTON FROCKS FOR SUMMER WEAR! F. New f’gured voiles, sheer batiste, eyelet batiste. Lawns '/’■? anf * Linens, plain and figured designs! Also new stripes! &t’»£ffk SizeF 14 to 52. Also a new se'ection of Wash Dresses at .. 49c I

PIECE GOODS Specials! —SPECIALSAll Silk Pongee, natural color, yard 19c Girls Rayon Bloomers, sizes 6 to 12 —Non-Run All Silk Crepe, reg. SI.OO grade, yd. 79c ■ White Rayon Bias Cut Slips! Fine New Figured Voiles, 39 in. wide 19c qua|jty , |ace trimmed rO ( . Fast Color Prints, guaranteed sizes 34 to 44 .... - -Ov colors, yard W/zC FULL FASHIONED SILK HOSIERY— Plain All Silk Shantung, 33 inches First quality chiffon or service weight: wide, yard 50c new summer colors, Unbleached Sheeting, 81 in. wide, yd 17c 81/2 to 10: pair Pepperill Tubing, 42 in. wide, yard 15c BATHING SUIT SPECIALS. Childrens Suita 'aMC' Bleached Toweling, 10 yd. pieces _ 69c 25c, 39c, and tJtzl Bleached Sheets, 81x99 size, each 69c Womens and Girls Suits, all wool qua' Oil Cloth, 46 in. wide, good patterns Guaranteed (PO Q x - - sl-50, $1.95 and Niblick & Co.

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