Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 101, Decatur, Adams County, 28 April 1938 — Page 1

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At District Meet ■ tl ■EdR '**’* oi I Harvey T. Walker, Montpelier, 'grand chancellor of the state 1 Knights of Pythias, will be among ■ the distinguished guests at the dis’l trict meeting of the Knights of • Pythias, which will Ire held at the I i K. of P. home this evening. I . ■ j FORD REFUSES ANY COMMENT Henry Ford Declines To Comment On Conference With Roosevelt II New York, April 28 —(UP) — Henry Ford, without specifying to whom he referred, said today that the people have a leader” who is putting something over on them.” He was asked whether he referred to a labor leader or to someone else. Ford declined to answer. “There’s a lot of people 1 who are half asleep," he said. “They are looking for a leader and they have one who is putting something over on them — 1 —and they deserve it. People ought to be their own leaders.” Washington, April 28 — (UP) — 1 President Roosevelt moved forward ills recovery drive today in the face k of plain implicatioa. that he. and, . Henry Ford are as far apart as ever i in economic doctrine. ■ i The White House preserved strict i : silence o n the meeting of Ford and 1 the chief executive and indicated - that Mr. oosevelt. himself, will have i ■ no public comment on the meeting. There was no indication from; White House or other administration sources that discussion between Ford and the President, over the luncheon table and i nthe white | House Lincoln study, had produced any meeting of minds on the recov ery spending-lending program or, other new neal economic and gov- 1 j ernmental questions. On the contrary, Detroit newspapermen declared after talking with the motors magnate that he I adhered firmly to his often express--1 ed views—views in direct conflict, ‘ with the bulk of New Deal policy. Ford’s expression of views con- • stituted a restatement of the econo-, 1 mic doctrine which he has long ’ held. He did not couch his remarks in the form of a direct disagreement ; with the ipresident. His opinions, however, decidedly where not those ' r of Mr. Roosevelt. i He emphasized hfs view that : blame for the country’s ills can be , attributed in large part to interI vention of finance capital in govern1, ment and corresponding intervenI tion of government into the financial sphere. 'He displayed no indication of agreement with Mr. Roosevelt on ' such subjects as an annual wage (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) —o DECATURLAOY I HIT BY AUTO Mrs. I. A. Kalver Escapes Serious Injury Wednesday Night i Mrs. 0. A. Kalver, of 309 North ' I Fourth street, escaped serious in--1 jury last night at 7:15 o'clock when ! 1 she was hit by an auto. The accident occurred as Mrs. ' i Kalver was crossing the intensec- j 1 tion at Second and Monroe streets, j A car, driven by Robert Heimann. I of route six, struck the local lady. She was taken to the offices of a local physician where her injuries were treated. The (physician stated that she sustained severe bruises and shock, but that no bones were broken. Mrs. Kalver was removed to her home in the Zwick & Son ambulance. Officers Adrian Coffee and Fred Hancher investigated the accident. _ - . .' -

ADAMS COUNTY NATIVE TAKES OWN LIFE TODAY Fred J. Bollenbacher Commits Suicide Early / This Morning Fred J Bollenbacher, 64. a native of Jefferson township, committed suicide this morning by hanging - himself from the rafter of a hoghouse on his farm east of the Ind-iana-Ohio line near Chattanooga, j Oil io. He wa« found at 5 o’clock, a short 'time after he had left the house ■ He was a farmer and operated a thresher, while living in Jefferson I township. Surviving, are the widow, Anna Hoffman-Bollenbacher and five ! ! children: Albert. Mrs. Tester Gay-; j lord, both of Chattanooga, Ohio; Ernest of Sidney, Ohio; Mrs. Blaine i l.awson, of Fort Wayne and Luther I at home. A half-sister, Mrs. Marion Baker, of Decatur; three half-brothers, William of Jefferson township; JaI cob, and Fred of Chattanooga, a half-sister, Mrs. Fred Miller, of j Chattanooga and a brother, Adolph of Pontiac. Michigan, also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Lutheran church in Chattanooga, Ohio. Burial will be made in the church cemetery, o British Laborite Urges Debt Payment London, April 28 —(UP) —Settlement of Great Britain's war debt to the United States was urged last night by Morgan Jones, Laborite, in : the first mention of the debt in the house of commons since Sir John i Simon, Chancellor of the exchequer, I introduced the new budget. o Queen Elizabeth's Mother Improved London. April 28 —(UP)— The ’mother of Queen ElTzabefft. the i courttess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, who is seriously ill at her London home, was reported somewhat better today. The Queen visited her twice yesterday. The nature of the countess’ illI ness was not disclosed. RAILROADS NEED TRAFFIC, CASH ■ Railroad Executive Cites Needs Os Nation’s Systems Chicago, April 28—(UP) —“What | the railroads need today is increased traffic and cash,” John J. Pelley, President of the American aseociai tion of railroads, said today as the association’s directors .began their search for the answer to the “cash” part of the problem. An association spokesman said j ’he two principal approaches under 'consideration were. 1. reductions amounting to $26n),000,000 (M) annually affecting 1,000,000 railroad workers. 2. Demand that the interstate 1 commerce commission increase freight rates. “We are meeting,” Pelley said, : “to discuss the entire railroad situation in order to ascertain what can be done to meet the critical condi- ! tion facing the railroads. Any rec- ' ommendationa which the board of ) directors may make today, however, will have to be ratified by the memi her roads, which will meet tomor- ■ row.” , (Spokesmen for the association, I which represents 142 class 1 roads indicated that hopes for increased | traffic lie outside the province of I the association and depend upon “general business stimulation,” I The answer to the problem, they i indicated, therefore rests in conservation of revenue through reduced costs and increased earnings through higher rates. “We are not getting the revenue for the services we are performing, i one railroad man said. Wages, it was pointed out, repre(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) Ossian High School Freshman Is Drowned Ossian, Ind., April 28 —(UP)— Alpton Elzey, .freshman at Ossian high school, was believed drowned i„ a gravel pit near his home today while learning to swim. The body waa not recovered immediately. Elzey’s father is an Ossian minister.

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Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, April 28, 1938.

Henry Ford Calls on President J.. \ W : ■ ■ w Henry Ford walking up White House steps Evidently in a hurry, Henry Ford, automobile magnate, walks up the steps of the White House in Washington for a luncheon conference on the present business situation with the President. It was Ford's first visit to the White House since Roosevelt became President. He has been an opponent of New Deal policies.

FORMER JUDGE ANDERSON DIES Judge Albert B. Anderson Dies At Indianapolis Hospital Indianapolis, Apr. 28. — |(U.R> — jjhdgc ’Albert B .Uiderson, 81, former judge of the federal disI trict court here and of the U. S. circuit court of appeals at Chicago, died in St. Vincent’s hospital here late yesterday after an illness ! of more than two weeks. Judge Anderson, who concluded a brilliant career as a federal judge when he resigned in 1929, was taken ill at his winter home in Winter Park, Fla., and had been a patient in the hospital here since April 10. He had presided at a number of important notably the McNamara case w’hich involved the sensational dynamiting ot the Los Angeles Times. More than 700 witnesses testified at the trial which ran from October 1 to December 26. 1911. Thirty-eight members of the Interi national Association of Bridge, Structural and Iron Workers were convicted of conspiracy and of j violating a federal law prohibiting the transportation of explosives. In 19915 he heard the Terre Haute election fraud case involving Mayor Donr; M. Roberts and a hundred others, and in 1919 the bituminous coal strike. Judge Anderson also presided in the trial of former Gov. Warren T. i McCray, convicted of fraud.’ , Judge Anderson was born in Boone county. Feb. 10, 1857, the (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) DISTRICT X, P, MEET TONIBHT District Meet Os Knights Os Pythias Here This Evening Harvey T. Walker, grand chancellor of the state Knights of Pythias, will be the chief speaker |at the district meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge here tonight. Several score of members from 1 this section of the state are expectled at the meeting tonight, which will be under the direction of W. F. Beery, local chancellor-com-mander. Among the other K. of P. notables who will attend is Carl R Mitchell, state keeper ot record and seals. A carry-in supper will be held at 6:30 o'clock, to open the meeting, followed by the business session and rally. Music and entertainment will close the session. The meeting will be in charge of Mr. Beery and the local officers. All Knights of Pythias. Pythian Sisters and their families are urged to attend.

Two Norway Spruces Planted At Park Two Norway spruces have been planted at the Memorial park on Wincheeter street. Ralph E. Roop, civil works commissioner, announced today. The spruces were donated by Will ■ Bowers, local hardware merchant, I in memory of his deceased mother. The spruces, aibout five feet in ! height, have colorfully added to the .beautification of the park site. The spruces were planted one on each side of the souvenir gun near the wading pool at the (park site. —o ANTI-GAMBLING MOVE LAUNCHED Parent Teachers Groups Urged To Aid In Fight On Gambling Indianapolis, April 28 — (U.R) A resolution asking the PTA to join forces with other organizations in urging state authorities to enforce the anti-gambling law was to come today before the annual convention of the congress of Indiana parents and teachers. The resolution, presented by Mrs. James L. Murray, asks state aid in those communities which have failed to uphold the statute by local enforcement. Mrs. Murray said that complaints have been i received from various groups in the state that slot machines and other gambling devices are being operated without interference by . local officers, who “close their | eyes" to such activities. Other resolutions to be acted upon today included one for the support of the campaign against salacious literature and ones recommending increased library service, promotion of an all-health program, emphasizing preventative medicine and cooperation in the state safety program. Gov. M. Clifford Townsend spoke before the convention last night, commending the organization for its interest in legislative affairs and supression of gambling and other vices. “If at any time your various communities are unable to cope with gambling and vice through your local law enforcement agencies,” the governor said, “you may feel free to ask for the assistance of the Indiana state police.” The congress yesterday sent telegrams to U. S. Senators Frederick Van Nuys and Sherman Minton re<CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) Riley PTA To Hold Meeting Here Friday The Riley parent-teachers association will meet in regular session Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mrs. 1 Gertrude Myers, Fort Wayne, will review the remaining chapters of ! the study book. The pupils of all I grades will present a program in | honor of mothers. The public is inI vited to attend.

GREAT BRITAIN . AND FRANCE IN CLOSER UNION Plan To Formulate Virtual Alliance In Peace Or War London, April 28- (U.PJ —British and French statesmen swiftly j reached full agreement on all points of today's conversations designed to formulate a virtual alii- 1 ance in peace time or in war. At the conclusion of the talks al communique was issued saying that “full agreement has been I reached on all points discussed at , today's meeting. The delegations will meet again j 1 tomorrow at 10:30 a. m. to resume discussion on a prospective union closer than anything since the dramatic days of 1914. Shift In Power By Joe Alex Morris (United Press Staff Correspondent) I The principal victors — Great Britain and France —in the greatest war in history met today in an effort to save themselves from the results of their triumph two decades ago. Probably never before has there been such a quick shift of power in Europe as that which confronted British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and French Premier Edouard Daladier when they met at No. 10 Downing street, in Lon- i don, to chart a new course through | dangerous diplomatic waters. All of the time-worn rules of international relations have been nullified. The diplomatic guide posts of the past are gone. The task of Chamberlain and Daladier is to find new ones which will guide them peacefully past such perils as Nazi expansion in the ■ Balkans, the rise of a new fascist Spain in the strategical heart of I the Mediterranean and the combination of European dictatorial powers seeking a redistribution ofter- ! ritorial wealth. The problem of British and , French collaboration was never more serious, and this week-end's I talks probably caunut du more than ' lay the groundwork. Both powers ! are forced — 20 years after the world war- -to face another threat as definite as any they met in another day on Flanders fields. For France, the question is. 1 broadly, whether she will be forced into the position of a secondary I power. After the world war, a I triumphant France whittled GerI many down, ringed her with a ser-1 ies of military alliances and loaded her with reparations. The job was so thoroughly done it couldn't last. | Today Nazi Germany has almost I I reversed the situation through ! seizure of Austria, through a part-. nership with Fascist Italy and through aid to insurgent Spain. (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) 0 Berne Council Passes Fireworks Oidinance There will be no more shooting of firecrackers in Berne. The town council this week passed an ordinance prohibiting the shooting of firecrackers, squibs or other explosive material in Berne prior to, on or after July Fourth. A person violating the new ordin- > ance may be fined not more than $lO. The only exception made was in event a supervised celebration. was held under the direction of a I group, and permission for such cele-1 .bration must be Obtained from the board of trustees. OBTAIN EALLOTS HERE SATURDAY Precinct Inspectors To Obtain Election Supplies Saturday Ballots, registration books and other election supplies will be distributed to precinct inspectors next Saturday, according to the I election laws. The inspectors will call at the, county clerk's office tor their supplies. The official ballots of both part-, ies have been printed and are now wrapped and ready for distribution in the clerk’s office. In addition to the official ballots for city and county, sample ballots were printed and taken to the clerk's office for distribution. These may be had for the asking. A sufficient number of absent voters' ballots were also printed and are being sent out upon receipt of applications from persons who are eligible to vote under the absent voters’ law.

Senator Pittman Warns World War Danger Imminent

YOUTH WEEK TO START FRIDAY Observance Os National Week To Open In Decatur Tomorrow The observance of National Boys and Girls' week will open in Decatur tomorrow, with the opening day officially designated as Scout day. “Camp Trails," a moving picture produced by the national council of the Boy Scouts of America will be shown to all boy and girl scouts. The opening game of the annual city softball series between the Central and St. Joe grade teams will be played at the South Ward diamond at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon, with George Laurent, city recreational supervisor, as umpire. Saturday will be Recognition day, with a special page in the Daily Democrat featuring activities of the boys and girls in school ■ work. Sunday will be Boys’ and Girls’ I healtff day and day in church. ! The committee in charge is comi posed of Rev. George C. Walton, Rev. Joseph J. Seimetz, and Mrs. R. W. Graham. Observance will be arranged by the various ministI ers. Monday will be entertainment I and athletics day. Awards will be presented for individual athletic achievement at an assembly for all fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth I grade pupils at 2:30 o’clock in the i Catholic school auditorium. The art department, directed by Miss Kathryn Kauffman, will present a play. “The Color Fantasy,” which includes a number of songs and dances in costume. The Central glee club, directed by Miss Helen Haubold. will sing "Welcome, Sweet Spring," by Rubenstein. The committee in charge of Monday’s observance is composed i of Mayor A. R. Holthouse, Misses Kathryn Kauffman and Helen Haubold. COMMENCEMENT FRIDAY NIGHT Kirkland High School Commencement Exercises Friday Night Commencement exercises for the Kirkland high school will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the | Kirkland community building, with R. Stanley Hendricks, of Huntingburg, delivering the address. The program will be: Prelude —Decatur M. E. church orchestra. Processional — Decatur M. E. church orchestra. Invocation — Rev. Flescher. pastor of the Antioch M. C. church. Song—Nussbaum quartet. Salutatory—Henry Marshall. Music — Decatur M. E. church i orchestra. I Address—R. Stanley Hendricks. Song—Nussbaum quartet. Valedictory—Dorothy Adler. Music—Decatur M. E. orchestra. Presentation of class —Principal H. L. Foley. Presentation of diplomas — Clifton E. Striker, county superintendent of schools. Music—Decatur M. E. orchestra. Benediction—Rev. Flescher. Recessional—Decatur M. E. orchestra. The 17 members of the graduating class are: Mary Diehl, Arden Byerly, Harold Shady, Dorothy Ad(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) Mine Explosion Death Toll Grows To Eight I Pottsville, Pa., April 28—(UP) — ! The death toll in the St. Clair mine | explosion reached eight today with ■ the death of Andrew Potts, 37-year-old fire boss, in Pottaville hospital. He was one of 11 injured in the explosion. Seven bodies were taken from the mine yesterday. One of those injured, Michael Pango, 40, a miner, was in such critical ecndition that physicians feared he would die. Mine inspector James Grace started an investigation into the gas exiplosion which was followed by fire 500 feet below the surface of the “model mine.”

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Nevada Senator Warns Os Danger; Says U. S. May Be Involved In Such A War. ASK INFORMATION (Copyright 1938 by United Press) Washington, April 28 — (U.R) — Chairman Key Pittman, D., Nev., of the setmte’s foreign relations committee and foreign policy spokesman for the administration in congress told the United Press today that there is "Imminent danger” of a world war which eventually may Involve the United States. "Although we might keep out of a world war,” he said, “the victors, after such a war, might find it profitable to for.ce us into war for the purpose of having us pay’ the bill for the conquest.” He expressed grave concern over European events, but added that the United States can do nothing to help settle the confused international situation. "Conferences would be absolutely futile,” he added. Pittman is not worried about this country’s entrance into a foreign war. He believes that only an invasion of the United States or its territories could precipitate a declaration of war by this government. He contended that the neutrality act was “sufficient" to preclude the United States' entrance into a foreign struggle. He discussed the foreign situation only a few hours after telling a delegation of veterans of foreign wars that President Roosevelt's billion-dollar naval expansion program is a peace insurance policy and that this country’s most effective means of preserving peace is by preparing for war. In event of a world war and a substantial victory hy any group of nations, he told the United Press, “we would be threatened by the victors.” “It is not beyond imagination that in the event that Germany had won the world war we might have had to defend ourselves against Germany and some other power. “We are not in any particular danger while a war is going on since the other nations are busy with one another. “A complete victory would destroy the balance of power, however. and the victor’s power is tremendously increased. We would have no allies and therefore we naturally would be in danger from such a victorious group of governments. “If and when such a condition transpired, it would be too late to try and prepare for defense.” Pittman emphasized Great Britain’s position in European affairs, asserting that she still holds the balance of power. “But no one knows whether she will exert that power," he said. Seek Information Berlin, April 28 — (U.R) — The American embassy plans to ask the German government for clarification of the decree authorizing Field Marshal Hermann Goering, economic dictator, to "utilize” properties of foreign as well as German Jews, it was understood today. Any clarifying information will be forwarded at once to the state department, so that the United States will know the actual intentions of the German government (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) RURAL SCHOOLS END EXERCISES Final High School Commencement At Monroe Saturday Night Commencement exercises at Hart- ; ford tonight. Kirkland on Friday night and at Monroe on Saturday night will wind up the graduations > for the eeven rural schools of tho i county. I 4| The exercises will be held at the . respective schools, with R. Stanley • Hendricks, Huntingburg lecturer, aa i the commencement speaker. Classes in each of the schools I will close this week, following the i commencement exercises. The Jefi ferson. Pleasant Mills, Monmouth and Geneva exercises were held - earlier in the week. 1 Baccalaureate services for all ot ’ the schools have been held. The di- ! plomas are to be presented ty tha respective sckool heads.