Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 162, Decatur, Adams County, 10 July 1937 — Page 1

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If E DIMMING hRESCUE OF MELIA EARHART | 1() To ' li,u " e ■search Os HW Arca I for Aviators I .h. Jidy (U.R)-Hope ■ t, aov.- of Mi s Amelia and Frodo. i< k J Noonan. K losi nine days on K’p ocean, grew dim to H he navy. Ending every. FC to >he *' "at seal ch.. K...i a final ciafeul cheek of. K. ihe S.ZO of Texas hefore Kplanrs fro.n the battleship ■ n icoe secreted th- I‘hoefcltds' southeast of Howland K 1 «iss Ka tail's ohj-ctive I E flii fro.n Sow Guinea. for K d ay« without finding a I E Todav they were to ,-sntne. Erarch .sweeping over Canton ■U and its adjacent waters. ■r. hrw . pilots already have sur ■Trti" MiK-an Gardner. Caron- ■'. a „d other islands in the KLy charted group -P" f'"' success, if the E'till live, lies With the 68 K being rushed to the area I K’b- carrier I.- \ington. With of pilots and observers ; Ktbing almost every mile of I expanse after the Lex K..,. ' -i. ddy Sand cy Eteliev.-d the I.X plane K whirl! Miss Earhart hoped to Ele die globe will b- nicked up Etis on land or still floats. that the search by the a.Tiai armada will bo Kj, crew in the minds of many Kto the hunt, however. There K?, ..ff'.i.d ;,..m.i;meineiit. a.id Eetnvy official said the search Kg ".-I lively Started tin K the Lexington arriv-s." bat those aboard th • Colo Kt) Mt the chances of finding K, flp. rs alive is now one in a I Krh- naval fli-rs whose planes Kit* been catapulted from thKitorado's decks for the daily Kirch Lients i () Lambrecht. K B Short and .I I. Fox empha ■W the diffii iihies Miss Earhart Km have faieil in making a safe Kniitig »he:i tiny repoit-d that Kuy of the islands and reefs I Blown on old navy charts -onld 1 Km even be found. ■ Also there has been no radio! Kml or message -f ~ny kind pur ■sthg til Cinne from Miss Ear Kn in the last id' hours. None <>< ■he early calls . v.-r was chocked K authentic-, but George Palmer Knut, husband of Miss Earhal t. ■ tonfident at least two or tine■t them originated with her or ■faun and that the plane was ■s land when they were s-t t. ■ Anew-henry was advanced todav ■f H. (low. a Copra plantation ■•ter in th- south s. as. who he■ws the fliers may be found in ■te Gilbert Islands, which lie dl■fftiy west of Howland Island K 8 * Bai(i Prevailing winds along ■ht route from New Guinea w->n ■■th’ast and that if Miss Earhart forced down at open sea after Howland Island the ■went would have carried her ■• the Gilbert group. ■ Atairal Orin (1. Murfin. com of the nth naval district K f tere- ot the search, has plott K method by which the Lex fliers will cover the area, has blocked off a rough recE g ‘" whieh runs about Goo mil-s and 501,,h al| d is about 400 , wide The area encompassK® bivalent to that of the E* ® f Texas- and virtually all V “ i» open water. the planes criss-crossing K' sec ’i«n about two days probK: ’iH 1111 spent in the great search. 8 10 Change Reported I In Davis Condition ■ »t>th*n g e was reported today in E ontiition ot Mrs. J. W. Davis. “ ba lady confined in the Adhospital since Ean»,. aJ W !’ en ehe was injured ■ 0 accident near Berne. KtaXT" e<l in;he^n EL , „ he dpve opment of pnettEL ° ° Wed her '"Juries. Her F*imitunce. ,been Cri "‘ al ” DCe | ilr -■ Phyllis Parr I Dies In Idaho ® eott ’ 91 ? West Wabash Kt erda '" ff on ' re «ived word late fc Mrs px f , ,he death of hi " Biß '- Ktatur r» y is Parr ’ 50 - a form er ■ Mrs Bldent - auddenly on July |k ttr ? in Pocatello. Idaho. I**d mn v a the WOrd ‘ The de ‘ Eiyears a from ~li ß c **y about children f She is BUrviv ed by in 1 *° Ur Bisters and two F ’ iuc iuding Mr. Scott.

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Dick Heller Named Reception Chairman Dick D. Heller, former Decatur news|m\-i man, now executive secretary to Gov. M. Clifford TownI send. Ims been named chairman of [ the reception committee for distinguished guests to the Young Democratic national convention In Indianapolis August 13-21. Among the Democratic dignitar- i les to attend the convention are Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, postmaster general James A. Farley and a number of governors and senators. o DRIVER LIABLE TO SIOO FINE Motorists Warned Accident Reports Must Be Piled Indianapolis, July 10 (U.fc) A i warning that motorists are liable | ;to a maximum fine of |IOO for ! failure to observe the new- state i accident reporting law which became effective June 7. was issued 1 today by Donald F. Stiver, state director of public safety. Stiver said many motorists erroneously believe that police reports of an accident meet the reI quirements of the law. Last week. 1 he said, only 200 accident reports | had been received by the departI ment. The new law provides that “the | driver of every motor vehicle ! which is involved in any accident resulting in injury or death of any person, or total property damage ‘ to an extent of $25 or more, shall. ! within 21 hours after such accident occurs, forward a written I report of such accident to the department of public safety.’’ Failure to file a report with the department is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not to ex | ceed SIOO. Stiver pointed out. Copies of the report form maybe obtained at all city police deI partments, sheriffs' offices and state police posts. Stiver advised. If the driver is not physically able I to make a report another occupant of th>- car must provide the information. SUvtoi- sawi -lkwt w fwW- •iewrH*- ■ tion of the accident is necessary in order that the safety department can make a comprehensive, I study of accident prevention. ■ Many drivers fall to describe the exact location of accidents and I others neglect to provide information about the other car involved. The report is a privileged communication and cannot be used as ; evidence in a trial. Stiver said I No one will be held for libel, slan-1 der or damages for anything said | in a report unless actual malice I and bad faith can be proved, he ’ added. First Union Service Here Sunday Night • The first of the series of union ' services of the various Decatur churches will 'be held Sunday night at the Methodist Episcopal church. The Rev. C. M. Prugh will bring the sermon. Special music will be given by the men’s brotherhood of the church. The service will commence at 7:30. MANION LISTS EXPENDITURES State NEC Director Announces Funds Spent In Indiana Indianapolis, July 10 — Actual expenditures of major organizations of the federal government out of the emergency relief appropriation acts of 1935 and 1936 .amounted to $141,907,235 in Indiana at the close of the fiscal year June 30. Clarence Manion. Indiana j director for the national emergency council, announced today. Manion said that allocations made by the President totaled $151,461,037 on that date and unobligated balances amounted to ’ $2,071,737, while unexpended bal- , ances totaled $9,553,802. The works progress administration expended $93,923,164 during the period. Expenditures of other agencies, on the basis of checks i actually issued, include the following: ! Department of agriculture (exi elusive of public roads and resettlement administration), $554.- ■ 171; bureau of public roads, $lO,025,065; resettlement administration, $3,658,507; corps of engineers , $6,700; emergency conservation work, $10,977,617; federal emerg- ; ency relief administration. $13.- • 050.617; public works adtninistrai tion, $6,581,444; all other organizations, $3,129,845.

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STATES PUBLIC OPINION TURNS AGAINST STRIKE — United States C. C. Says \ iolence Is Changing Opinion Washington, July 10—(U.R)—The United States Chamber of Commerce assented today that publie I opinion has “turned sharply against violence and coercive i strike tactics." I In a review of business, the i chamber contended the changing | public sentiment has been reflect'd in firmer steps by "some state < and local officials to enforce the I , law.” "Unlawful action of irresponsii ble labor extremists, contract I breakage, jurisdictional disputes I between unions, and intimidation of non-strikers in the exercise of’ 'heir rights to work, have exhausted public patience," the report ! . stated. “In Washington, there are Indi-' j cations of a slight change of atti- ! j tude on the part of government 1 officials, but. as yet, no clear cut pronouncement of the govern- ■ ment's labor policy has been i made." Awaits Hutson Indianapolis. July 10 — (U.R) —' Gov. M. Clifford Townsend await-1 led the return of Thomas R. Hut-1 son. state labor commissioner, to-1 day to discuss latest developments I in his efforts to re open the strikeI bound Youhgstown Sheet and I Tube company plant at Indiana i Harbor. Hutson, who has been in the I Calumet steel area for the past few days, reportedly has conferrI ed with Sheet and Tube company | officials and leaders of the steel I workers organizing committee. Townsend said he thought | arrangements could be made within the next few days” for re-1 I opening the steel plant. “We have made some progress j in the last few days. We have some new angles and ideas in ] ' ■ '■ (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) - -■ ■—<r am F. G. THOMPSON MH SEES POST Bluffton Man Mentioned As Secretary Os State Candidate Indianapolis, July 10 —Although i hey do no' go to the post for j nearly a year, some Democrats with a desire to serve their fel-1 I lows in positions of public trust i already are eyeing the 11 places, to be open on the 1938 state ticket. I Indiana's constitution puts vari-1 I ous limitations on the tenure of its ; state officials. The secretary of . state, treasurer and auditor, for j example, may not serve "more l I than four years in any six." Although there has been some jockeying for position, few poten- j tial candidates for these places on the ticket have shown their hands. I It is reported reliably however, | that Frank G. Thompson. Bluffton i publisher, may be a candidate for 1 secretary of state. ’Thompson stands In well, appar-1 ently. with Gov. M. Clifford Town-1 send and his lieutenants. The Bluffton man has served two terms in the house of representatives as majority floor leader and in that position has served the state administration faithfully. True, he had a topheavy majority with which to work in jamming through the administration’s ‘must’ legislation, but he worked indefatigably at the task and is considered by observers to be in a position to demand the "go sign” from the Townsend machine if he wants the secretary of state place on the ticket. — o — Cars Only Slightly Damaged In Collision A car driven by Deloyd Garwood of this city and Frank Ellison, of Camp C, Bluffton, driving a government owned truck collided on Wnlchester street near the N-Ickel Plate railroad at 4:30 o’clock yesterday. No one’was injured the cars were only slightly damaged. Chief of Police Sephus Melchi investigated. ■ °—; ~ Holy Communion At Presbvterian Church — The Communion of the Lord e supper will be celebrated at the local Presbyterian church Sunday morn-1 ing Special music will be rendered' All members are expected to present. I

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Indoor Circus Opens , Here This Afternoon The indoor circus sponsored by the American Legion auxilitary of Adams Post No. 43, opened today at noon in the American Legion home here. Games, amusements and fortunetelling booths have been arranged for the enjoyment of the visitors. No admission is charged and the public Is cordially invited to attend. The circus will continue throughout the afternoon and evening. CONTINUED HOT WEATHER HERE No Immediate Relief In Sight From Present Heat Wave Cloudy skies as a partial relief from the heat wave which has gripped the city and community for the past few days, was the best the weatherman could promise to- , day. Light clouds appearing in the 1 skies early this morning disappear-1 ed before noon, removing the possibility of immediate relief from | that source. A slight breeze last night about 1 ! 8 o'clock brought some relief and dropped the temperature to 85 de-' grees. This was approximately | the lowest reading until early this morning, when the mercury slid to almost 80 degrees. This morning the thermometer again started climbing until at 10 o’clock the reading was 88 degrees and still going up. Despite the warm temperatures, the readings still fall far short of last year’s at this time. One year ago this week, the community was experiencing its hottest days in several years, with the temperature rising above the 100 degree mark every day. Since the advent of the hot weather the new neon-lighted thermometer recently installed on Daily Democrat building has ati traded considerable attention. With plain, bold figures and intHeator, the thermometer is clearly visible by day and a blue neon frame makes it easy to read at night. The afternoon sun of Thursday pushed the mercury up to nearly 100, its highest reading. 0 Regular Legion Meeting Monday The regular meeting of Adams post number 43 of the American i Legion will be held Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Second nomination of officers w-11l be held at this meet, j ing. ! a Ehinger Takes Over Insurance Agency —— Leo “Dutch’’ Ehinger announced today that his agency has taken over the Rose Fisher insurance , agency here and the insurance will 1 be added to his old lines. Vernon Aurand hae been employed as solicitor. The agency’s office Is located in the Peoples Loan and Trust building. o — WEATHER Generally fair and continued warm tonight and Sunday, except possibly local thundershowers extreme south Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Speheger. Birthday Ann Mrs. Elizabeth Frauhiger Speheger, at her home in Craigville today, reached a milestone that but few people are privileged to celebrate — the occasion of her 105th birthday. The aged woman, the oldest in the community and one of the Qldest in the state, is, despite her advanced age, in apparent good health. Once described by French Quinn, local historian and writer as a reproduction of the famed ■ “Whistler’s Mother,” she is able to walk about the house with ease. Born in Berne, Switzerland in - 1832, the exact day of her birth is unknown—lost when a fire destroyjed the family home years ago. Mrs. Speheger proclaims July 10 as the exact date. A changing world has been wit- ' nessed by the Swiss Taffy. She has seen more than 100 years of sci-1 i entific revolution from the days i of 1932 in Switzerland to the mod-1 ' ern United States of today. She first came to this country in 1954 when her father died. In Wayne county she married John j Speheger in 1855. A total of 73

LOYAL TROOPS ON OFFENSIVE Launch Gigantic Offensive On Madrid Front Against Rebels Madrid July 10 —(UP) —Gen. Jose Miaja, Loyalist commander in chief on the Madrid Front, indicated today that his men were only starting a giganV.c offensive which, in its fifth day, has cut deep Into the lines of the beseiging nationalists The intimiaton that this at last, was the start of a long promised big scale drive against the Nationalists was contained in a message Miaja sent to hie troops, urging them on to victory. His message came after days in which only terse communiques were available to correspondents and no visitors were permitted near the front —in itaefl a revealing contrast to the usual pokey of liberal censorship and almost unrestricted access to fighting zones. “Comradee!” Miaja said in a message which by his order was distributed among all Loyalist sold-lers this morning. "You have been fight- | ing for four days and you have shown yourselves as always. “The offensive so desired by all has been started. I “Aviators, artillerymen, infantry, ! are fighting with the courage of ex- ' pert veterans. Anti-fascist Spain awaits for the triumph o£ our cause. I “Go forward, without looking behind or thinking of other things than victory. Praise to the fallen heroes. “Y.our general. “Miaja.” So uninfornative have been the ! communiques that the real extent I of the Loyalist drive remains unrevealed except as to the widely seperated sectors involved. But first' the Loyalists took the initiative far south of Madrid, in the Aranjuez zone, then hit the Nationalists with thousands of men directly south of I Madrid and west and northwest of Madrid Steady progress was recorded in communiqques. All objectives set for yesterday were taken, it was as(CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) Q. REV.GRAHAM IS APPOINTED Local M. E. Pastor Named Publicity Manager Os Assembly The Rev. R. W. Graham, pastor of the Decatur M. E. church, was named publicity manager of the Epworth Forest assembly of the North Indiana conference at a business session held at the’ Epworth Forest institute grounds at Lake Webster, Friday. Other officers named were: the Rev. William W. Robinson, Newcastle, president; vice president, S. H. Gurbyville, Mishawaka; plat form manager, Dr. W. H. Bransford, Anderson; treasurer, Rev. Damon K. Finch, Logpansport; registrar and secretary. Rev. Edward M. Talley, South Whitley; and manager of grounds. Rev. James H. Richardson, Westfield. Dr. Bransford was also elected chairman of the program committee. Epworth leagues ot the Fort Wayne and Warsaw districts will open their annual institute on the grounds Monday. Marks 105th uversary Today years of her life has been spent in the community of Craigville. Five children born to the union, are living today. The eldest is 80 and the youngest 67. Her husband died in 1915 at the age of 86. The children are; Mrs. Lena Meyer, Kansas; Benjamin and John, both near Craigville; Mrs. Elizabeth Kipfer, French township, Adams county, and Mrs. Mary Baller, with whom the aged lady lives at Craig- ; ville. '' Qtfiet, impromptu celebrations have been the custom with Mrs. Speheger *for the past several years. She related to Mr. Quinn in an interview earlier in the year lhat her life’s work was done and that she was “ready to go.” Speaking in German- —she knows ; little English— at the age of 105 [ her only regret is the fact that she ! is unable to work as she was ac- | customed in early life. An accident at the age of 100 prevents j her from working as she once did. The greetings and well wishes of many friends on the occasion of her 105th birthday was planned as the major part ot her celebration.

DEATH TOLL IN I HEAT WAVE IS MORE THAN 200 Two-Thirds Os Nation j Simmers In Grip Os Heat Wave (By United Press) Nearly two thirds of the United States simmered today in the grip of a heat wave which has caused , more than 200 deaths in four days. t A survey of deaths in the heat ( area since thermometers first be-1 gan shooting to record heights , four days ago showed: , Heat deaths —128. > Drownings—B9. ,' Five persons were killed by I lightning in local thunderstorms . which accompanied the summer’s i first intense heat wave. At least’ three suicides were traceable di- . rectly to heat. . | A scorching week-end was in j sight for nearly two thirds of the ' .: United States, and with it the pos>l sibiltty of a serious increase in traffic fatalities and drownings as 1 hundreds of thousands sought relief In the countryside. , 1 The government's general fore-, . cast for the heat area was “gen-1 i eraKV fair" and "continued warm.” r Local thunderstorms added to the | already oppressive humidity,' - brought no general cooling-off. j Forecasters said no general rei lief was in sight. Texas escaped the heat in cool-' j ing rains. Temperatures in the deep south remained seasonable. I j, But elsewhere between the Rocky t Mountains and the Atlantic sea--1 board the heat persisted. f Boston reported 39 deaths up to t’ midnight directly attributable to r the heat. Yesterday’s highest z temperature was 87, but humidity 1 was excessive, f Eastern Pennsylvania reported f 16 deaths from heat anj drowning in the first three days of the heat i' wave. Philadelphia feared a watt er shortage. i- Illinois recorded a score of heat ' deaths and drownings in the first three days. New York City baked at 94 degrees yesterday. Detroit ther J mometers touched 93 before a violent storm broke over the city. (Chicago’s and Kansas City’s thermometers hovered around 90. Suffering was greatest in the metropolitan areas, where build- • ings blocked off the few, vagrant ®, breezes, but temperatures were highest in the country. An official 100 was reported from Pierre, S. D. r Some other temperatures: Cin-, s cinnati, 92; Cleveland, 93; Washe ington, 94; St. Louis, 90. Also, e Cool. la., 95; Hell, Mich., 93; Deva H’s Den. Ark., 93, Cold Point, Pa., )., 96. In Sprinkle, Tex., it sprinkled, t 1 Less than half the deaths at- - tributed to the heat wave were - (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) O DEATH CLAIMS ' BERNE WOMAN r. d Mrs. Elizabeth Bierie Dies At Home In Berne t Friday Night e Mrs. Elizabeth Bierie, 67, widow of the late Eli Bierie, former pro-’ _ minent business man of Berne, died at her home there last night at 8 o’clock. Death waa due to complication following an illness of 10 days. She had been in failing health for 1 sometime. ’ ! The deceased was born April 10,' 1870 in Wells county, the daughter n of Daniel and Elizabeth Ashbauch-er-Beeler. She was a life-long mem- ‘ her of the Evangelical church. 11 The deceased moved to Berne in d 1909. Her husband was engaged in e the furniture and undertaking Ibusi- ; ' ’ ’ ness for 35 years prior to his death.' d j He died in 1933. g | The following children survive: I I Mrs- Sterling P. Hoffman, Fort , Wayne; Mrs. Harry Meshberger, ! Linn Grove; Mrs. iHarve Ellenbers ger, Berne and Clinton, ot Greens ; castle. j Surviving are the following brothn ers and sisters: Mrs Minerva Stud-, r !ebaker, Vera Cruz; Mrs. Daniel d Eckrote, of Decatur; Mrs. Levi Todd, Fort Wayne; Mrs. William! s Hawbaker, Houston, Texas; Ed 5 Beeler, Bluffton. Two sisters pree ceded her in death. Funeral services will |be held 1- Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock s' at the home. The Rev. M. O. HerI. man, pastor of the Evangelical s ! church of Berne, will officiate, astv sisted by the Rev. George Holston, i- jof Linn Grove. Burial will be i-1 made in the Six Mile cemetery | near Bluffton.

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COUNTY NURSES TO TAKE COURSE Nurses Will Study Maternity Problems At Huntington Miss Elizabeth Pittman, superintendent of lhe Adams county memorial hospital, today announced that all graduate nurses in Adams county are urged to attend a meeting at the Huntington county hospital home for nurses, July 22 and 23 and July 29 and 30 for a 20 hour's course of special instruction in maternity nursing. Several have already announced they will attend. Anita Jones, R. N., assistant director of the maternity center association of New York City, will be the instructor. Classes will be held from 2 to 5 p. m. and 6 to 8 p. m. on the four days. Miss Jones in conducting institutes on maternity care for registered nurses in the state during July under auspices of the bureau of maternal and child health of the Indiana state board of health.! the bureau of public health nurs-l ing and the Indiana state nurses' association, the Lhree largest such i organizations in the state. Other meetings are being held in Connersville, Washington and LaPortw Indiana. The object of the institute is to | improve the nursing care now pro-; vided and to reduce the illness and deaths among Hoosier mothers and their babies. Although the class work is open , to graduate registered nurses, physicians and members of the committees associated with hospitals or public health nursing services! are invited to attend an/ or all Os i the sessions. No Fees No registration fee is being charged although all nurses attending are required to present their state registration cards at the time of registering. Informal supper will be served between 5 •and 6 o’clock each evening during ; the institute on the hospital prem-1 ises at a moderate price. Miss Jones pointed out that more women between the ages of 15 and 45 died lasi year from diseases of pregnancy and childbirth ! than from any other cause except j tuberculosis. “Leading obstetrical authorities are convinced that at least two-thirds of them died from preventable complications,” she said. “ITie medical profession is not baffled by the causes of death at childbirth; the tragedy is that we do not apply our knowledge to the great mass of American mothers.” Miss Jones attributes a large part of the blame for needless loss of life to ignorance, negligence and lack of facilities. “The greatest of these is ignorance;if ,she causes expectant mothers to delay seeking care until it is too late; it causes them to seek inferior care because they do not j know what to expect from their doctor, hospital and nurse; it I causes exepectant fathers to think they have done everything humanly possible when they supply the funds to pfiy the doctor, the hospilal and the nurse, no matter what kind of care their wives re- : ceive.” “Many informed mothers suffer unfortunate consequences at childbirth,” she continued, “because they put off the day when they plan to consult an experienced obstetrician. The best of medical ' care cannot help a woman when ,it is too late, nor is the best ad-i ; vice of value when it is not followed." Outlines Program Miss Jones outlines a complete program which every expectant mother should follow if she is to receive adequate care. It is: 1. A complete examination by a | competent doctor early in pregI nancy followed by the treatment that is indicated. 2. A dental examination early in pregnancy and the care that is needed. 3. Medical and nursing supervision, care and instruction throughout pregnancy. 4. Attention to any problem that may affect the health ot the baby or the mother or may disturb her peace of mind. 5. An aseptic delivery under the supervision of a competent doctor with skilled assistance. 6. Medical and nursing super(CONTINUDD ON PAGE FIVE)

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Semi-Annual Convention Os Red Men Opens In Decatur This Morning; Hundreds Expected. PARADE TONIGHT The vanguard of an expected several hundred delegates from lodges of three -states began arriving early today to attend the semiannual tri-state convention of the Improved Order of Red Men here today, the second of its kind to be staged in Decatur. Early arrivals included Huston J. Patterson, of Indianapolis, past great prophet and present chairman of the three-state event. First to register was Edward Smith, of Mishawaka, followed by William Gaskill, of Fort Wayne. Registration opened at 9 o’clock in the Rice hotel. After noon the registration quarters will be moved to the Catholic high school auditorium. site of the afternoon and evening programs. Local chairman J. M Brelner was first on hand this morning to greet the early arrivals, accompanying them to the local lodge I hall in the third floor of the Mor- | rison building on South Second Expect 500 Approximately 100 persons had registered at the Rice hotel for the Red Men convention here at 11 o’clock this morning. Officiate exI pect about 500 to register before ’ night. Three ladies from Greenville, 'Ohio; Mrs. Maude Stevens, Mrs. I pelle Keston and Mrs. Helen Hamil- , ton were the first members of the 1 Pocahontae council to register. H. W. Van Buskirk, of South Bend ! arrived early with 12 delegates from ! that city. More are coming from ■ there- A large crowd attended the flag ceremonies at the courthouse this morning, lefi by Harry Clevenger, of Antwerp, Ohio. Tbte was the opening ceremony. street. The lodge hail will be used as recreation headquarters during ■ the event. All delegates and visitors who arrive this afternoon are asked to register at the high school. Mayor To Speak Mayor Arthur R. Holthouse of Decatur will address the assembly of delegates, visitors and local persons attending this afternoon lat the school at 2 o'clock, when ihe issues the welcome. The response will be given by Ed C. Harding. The Rev. H. W. Franklin, pastor of the U. B. church, will deliver the afternoon address. Official activities will be suspended for the afternoon hours until 6:30 oclock this evening, when a street parade from the school through the main streets and back again, will be held. The meeting will be climaxed at 7:30 o’clock this evening, when the lodge members will hold a (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) O FRENCH DEMAND NATIONS AGREE France Threatens Openly To Force Non-Inter-vention Collapse Paris, July 10 — (U.R) —France threatened openly today to force the collapse of the Spanish nonintervention plan unless Germany and Italy agree to her conditions for making neutrality control effective. A brief foreign office communique announced: “The French government will notify the non-intervention committee at London Monday that from Tuesday, July 13, the control facilities accorded to international observers along the French-Span-ish frontier are suspended. “If conditions made by France to the committee are agreed to by Monday, then the measure will not be applied.” The communique explained that despite suspension of control, the Franco-Spanish frontier will remain closed to arms and munitions traffic to Spain in accordance with the government's decision of last August. The action was France’s protest against German-Italian opposition to joint French-British administration ot the Spanish neutrality patrol by warships, and Portugal’s withdrawal ot facilities accorded (CONTINUED ON PAGE BIX),