Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 247, Decatur, Adams County, 19 October 1938 — Page 1

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Faculty Race T<> Feature Carnival Here This Evening A comedy feature was announced today for tonight's bicycle racing events, the closing feature of Deca’ur’s bicycle safety carnival. Male members of the Decatur public school faculty arj schedi uled for a 300-yard race as the tea- ; ture of the racing events. Among those expected to participate In the race are Hugh Andrews, I , Deane Dorwin, Lowell Smith, Ed .laberg. Sylvester Sverhart, Harold Mumnia and Amos Ketchum. The; faculty members have challenged George F. Laurent, recreation supervisor. to enter the race. Tne chai lenge has been accepted. A rumor was being circulated this afternoon that W. Guy Brown, high school, principal, who claims the faculty bicycle crown, may defend his laurels. Brown contends that i he won the championship many years ago in a special match race with the late M. F. Worthman, then | school sperlntendent. 14 SAVED AS AVIATOR LANDS BURNING PLANE Pilot’s Cool Courage Saves Passengers On Burning Plane Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 19.—XU.R) I —Pilot Dave Hissong by cool courage and quick thinking landed a burning Eastern Air Lines plane from 1,400 feet last night and savi ed 14 lives, including his own. One of his passengers was Joseph V. Connolly, general manager of the Hearst newspapers. Another was E. D. Rivers. Jr., son of the governor of Georgia. Hissong had just taken off from Montgomery airport. At 1,400 feet he felt the right motor vibrate. 1 Looking out. he saw that it was in flames. It dropped out of the wing ' aricTTel! to the ground. but the flames were lashing along the i wing. He raised the left wing, balanc-, I ing the huge plane, executed a 1 right turn, and. in a long glide landed the plane in a field by moonlight six miles north of the airport. The accident occurred at . 11 p. m. His co-pilot, C. R. Russell, of Atlanta, had summoned the steward. Frank Gibbs. He went up and i down the aislee assuring the pass-| engers that there was no danger and adjusting their safety belts. When the plane touched ground, he had the plane's emergency door open and he ushered them out in good order. No one was hurt but pilot Hissong. He suffered slight burns on each hand. All passengers were deeply grateful to him. assuring him he had saved their lives. From the windows of the cabin, they had been able to see the flames on the right wing and had felt the ship vibrate before the right motor dropped out. The other passengers were: W. C. Foot, Eastern Air Lines manager from Alabama, en route to Atlanta; Henry Bonck, of New Orleans; R. B. Kahle, en route to Newark, and J. T. Nex. D. RBrucker. Z. Lebenson. and J. H. I (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o IMPOSES FINES FOR VIOLATIONS — Traffic Violators Are Given Fines By Justice Os Peace The court of John T. Kelley, local justice of peace, experienced an unusually heavy rush Tuesday. Paul DeWald of Fort Wayne was l fined $1 and costs on a charge of I passing a car on a hill DeWald was I arested north of Decatur on federal road 27 Saturday iby State Officer I Truman Bierie. i Glen Adler, who Sunday was arI rested by Officers Bierie and John Webster of the state police force on a charge of reckless driving, was also fined $1 and costs. Lester Mann, of Decatur route two. was to appear late today in justice of peace court, on charges of failing to stop at a preferential highway. Bierie and Webster were I the arresting officers. The justice’s fourth case of the day occurred earlier in the afternoon when he fined Harold Scheele ?25 and costs for leaving the scene of an accident. *

GOVERNMENT TO DROP CHARGES ON COMPANIES Journal-Gazette Says Ford, Chrysler Charges To Be Dropped Fort Wayne. Oct. 19— <U.R> — The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette said today that indictments against the Ford and Chrysler automobile companies charging them with violation of the antitrust laws will be dropped, subject to the approval of a consent degree by U. S. District Court Judge Thomas W. Slick. They said that hearings on the consent degree would lie held in South Bend. Ind. within the next two or three weeks. The government will still prosecute the General Motors corporation. A demurrer to the indictment filed by General Motors will i be heard in South Bend before ' Judge Slick on November 18. The three major motor companies were indicted in South Bend last May 27. The story said that the tentative agreement between the governmnt and the Ford and Chry-! sler corporations included: 1. Ommission by companies of I alleged coercion of dealers requiting them to finance cars through financing companies controlled by the automobile manufacturers. 2. Automobile manufacturers are not to make rebates to deal-1 ers for financing companies. 3. Companies will assure the i dealer that his license as agent | will not be cancelled if he finances through a financing company not controlled by the manufacturer. 4. Dismissal by the government ot charges against the heads of the companies. The Journal-Gazette quoted its informant as saying, “in other words, they (the companies) are to play the game fair; allow (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) VOTE ON SCHOOL MERGER FRIDAY .Monroe Township-Berne Merger Election To Be Held Friday Final preparations have been made for the special election to be held Friday in Monroe township and the city of Berne on the proposed merger of the Monroe school township and the Berne school city for the proposed erection of a new school building at Berne and the improvement of the Monroe school building. Officials in charge of the election will be: Monroe boa ... -u---spector, Rufus Sprunger; judges, Jerry Liechty and Homer Winteregg; clerks, Paul Bahner, and Wilbert Nussbaum; sheriffs, Oscar Ehrsatn and Vance Mattox. The Berne board will be: inspector, Harry Sprunger; judges, Ell Luginbill and Orval Allspaugh; clerks, Albert Winteregg and J. Jerome Yager; sheriffs, Sam Butler and Christ Hilty. The Berne election will be held , in the Berne school building and the Monroe township election will [ be held in the Monroe township I district number 5 school. The change in school systems is scheduled to begin at the start of the next school year if the proposed additions and consolidations are favored in the special election Friday. At the beginning of the next school year, the pupils of the first six grades of the town of Monroe and districts one, two, three, four, five and six would be housed in the Monroe building, with six teachers. The first six grades of Berne and districts seven, eight, nine, ot Monroe township and Berne would be housed in Berne. All seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th, (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) O Grand Jury Makes Annual Inspection The grand jury today made its annual inspection of the county infirmary, dining at the institution this noon. The members of the body were expected to return to business at the courthouse late this afternoon, following inspection. Yesterday the body went to the county jail for its annual inspection. Reports and recommendations regarding the Inspections are customarily made after adjournment. 1

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Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, October 19, 1938.

Ask Divine Aid in New Crisis »«BS -.. %r - -ntfrinrrluiiwfii "' -WWI Czech women praying at Masaryk’s grave Seeking divine guidance in a new crisis which threatens the peace of their homeland. Czech peasant women kneel in prayer before the shrine ot their “liberator.’’ the late Thomas Masaryk, first president and founder of the Czech republic. -The picture was taken at Lany, where Masaryk has a simple shrine as he wished.

BOOST TOTAL OF TILE MILL FUND Special Teams Intensify Drive For Re-Employ-ment Fund An intensive drive by tnree special teams today resulted in boosting the total in the Krick Tyndall Tile Mill campaign $303 at noon today. One team, working this morning only, collected $228 and another re-' ported a $25 check cn its first call. The total in the drive now is $7,813 with good prospects that the next report will be above SB,OOO. The third team will be in the field I Thursday morning and the other; two will continue their efforts to provide a speedy end to the effort ■ ♦o restore a $200,000 industry to this city. The community has pledged itself to raise $lO-,000 or 10 per cent of the estimated SIOO,OOO reconstruction cost of the mill, which was destroyed by fire April 6. Knowing the fact that two other cities are bidding for the factory, ( the special committees arc bending every effort towards the conclusion of the drive and joined today with 1 the committee in an appeal for cooperation from the entire commun-, ity. I It has been pointed out tnat the restoration of the factory will mean' . the re-employment ot 100 men and 1 give the city a SIOO,OOO annual payroll. which would be lost if tile plant should be moved. Martin Girl Dies Os Scarlet Fever! Graveside services were held at the Gravel Hill cemetery this after-! noon for Anna Pearl Martin. 5, daughter of Paul and Ermal Marlin, who died of scarlet fever at her home three miles northwest of Bryant Tuesday afternoon. Surviving are the parents, two sisters, Betty Madaline and Nellie Irene, and a brother, Russell Louis.

Wages And Hours Bill Will Go Into Effect On Monday

(Editor’s Note: The following dispatch outlines the main provisions of the wages and hours bill which goes into effect next Monday. It is designed to give employers and the public generally a picture of the requirements of the act.) By Lyle C. Wilson United Press Staff Correspondent Washington, Oct. 19 — (U.R) — Federal control over wages and hours in inter-state industry becomes effective at 12:01 a. m. Monday, under the fair labor standards act of 1938. After that hour it will be illegal for those covered by the statute to work more than 44 hours a week unless they are paid in money at the rate of time and one-half for the overtime. The minimum hourly wage becomes 25 cents. The act was passed by the last congress and signed by President Roosevelt on June 25. It is estimated that 11,000,000 workers will be affected by its provisions. Ultimately the law will establish a ceiling of 40 hours over

BULLETIN Seven true bills were returned late this afternoon by the Adams circuit grand jury, containing seven indictments. The indictments were returned shortly before 4 o’clock this afternoon as the body adjourned after an eight-day session According to the report to the court, the true bills contained four indictments for misdemeanors and three for felonies. The names on the indictments will not be divulged until the arrests are made by the sheriff. PLAINTIFF IS GIVEN VERDICT Jury Returns Verdict For Plaintiff In Wil! Contest After less than two hours deliberation, the Adams county petit jury reported last night shortly before 8 o'clock to return a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the suit contesting the will of the late William Hilpert. The verdict returned by the panel and signed by the foreman, V. A. Eichenberger: “We, the jury, find for the plaintiff and find that the testator at the time he executed the will in conti oversy. was unsound in mind and incapable of executing the same.” Marshall and Mary Jane Hilpert, children of the late Milton Hilpert, a brother of the testator, brought the suit against Gertrude Hilpert, the widow, to whom the life estate was given; Ruth Cromer, to whom was given fees from the estate and Austin McMichael, who was named executor. The case was given to the jury at 5:45 last evening after instructions from Judge Huber M. DeVoss. R. C. Parrish and David Smith conducted the plaintiff's case, while Harry Grube represented the defense.

the standard work week for those covered by the act and a floor of 40 cents an hour under wages. Approach to that objective is gradual. The act undertakes abolition of “oppressive child labor.” Both with respect to child labor and the wage and hours standards imposed. enforcement of the act will bar from commerce all goods produced in violation of its terms or in violation of orders of the administrator, Elmer F. Andrews. Several penalties may be assessed against violators. The maximum penalty for the first willful violation is a SIO,OOO fine. Penalty for a second willful violation could be a SIO,OOO fine, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. The act provides for industry committees. Some businessmen are said to be under the Impression that the wage-hours provisions do not become operative hi any industry until its industry committee has been appointed and has made recommendations .ICUNITNULD ON FAGE FIVE).

CYCLE PARADE, RACING EVENTS HERE TONIGHT Bicycle Safety Carnival To End With Racing Events Decatur’s first bicycle safety carnival will come to a conclusion tonight, with a cycle parade starting at 7 o'clock, followed by a series of racing events around the court house square. The carnival is co-sponsored by the WPA recreation department and the B. P. O. Elks. The safety carnival opened this morning, with two members of the state police force speaking to each of the schools in the city on bicycle safety rules and regulations. Five state police officers, under the direction of William H. Bell, j of this city, state police commissioner, were in the city today, handling traffic at the schools dur- ' Ing the noon hour and they will also assist during the parade and events tonight.

The state police exhibit and safety car also was in the city all day and will be used this evening to broadcast the events and results. Parade At 7 All cyclists planning to enter the parade this evening are asked to assemble at the county jail yard between 6:30 and 6:45 o’clock, with the parade scheduled to start promptly at 7 o’clock. The Decatur Girls’ band and the Decatur Boys’ band will be in the line of march, along with the decorated bicycles and tricycles. All cyclists are urged to enter the parade, whether or not their bicycles are decorated. The line of march will move from the jail yard to Second street, north to Marshall, west to Third, ON PAGE SIX) o Decatur Rotary Club To Entertain Ladies The Decatur Rotary club will observe ladies night Thursday evening at the weekly meeting at the Rice hotel. Wives and sweethearts of the members will be guests at a dinner, to be served at 7 o’clock. Ernest \V. Busche. club member, who returned recently from a visit to Germany and other parts of Europe, will speak on his experiences during the trip. o Local Rotarians At Group Meeting Fourteen members of the Decatur Rotary club attended a group meeting of Rotary clubs, held at the Bluffton community building Tuesday evening. E. J. Gallmeyer, sales manager of the Wayne Pump Co., Fort Wayne, was the principal speaker. Walter Gard, of the local club, Rotary group representative, spoke briefly in response to a welcome extended by J. L. Goodin, Bluffton, former iroup representative. Rev. Paul Chalfant. Columbia City, Rotary district governor, also spoke briefly.

SELL HOSPITAL BONDS NOV. ID i Auditor To Receive Sealed Bids For Hospital Addition 1 Legal notice was given today that County Auditor John W. Tyndall will receive sealed bids on November 10, for the purchase of $33,000 of county bonds to be issu1 ed as the county’s share toward i the construction cost of the Adams I county memorial hospital. Proposals must be filed on pre- ! scribed forms available at the audi- | tdr's office. The notice reads that j 33 bonds, each in SI,OOO denomin- ! ation, will be issued, bearing in- ' terest at a rate not to exceed four I per cent per year. The highest bidder will be the one who offers the lowest net interest cost to the county, to be determined by computing the total interest on all of the bonds to their maturities and deducting therefrom the premium bid, if any. It is believed the bonds will sell at an interest rate under three percent. The bonds must be bid at par. The bonds will be numbered from 1 to 33. The first interest payment will be July 1, 1940 and semi-annually thereafter. The \UONI’INUED. UN PAGE FOUR).

Britain Seeking For Solution Os Palestine Crisis

COUNCIL HOLDS REGULAR MEET City Council Holds Regular Meeting Tuesday Night A petition was filed with the city council last evening by Charles Brown. Jr., and others, asking for a street light on Schlrmeyer street, near the David Deitsch residence during the regular meeting of the council. It was referred to the board' of works. A petition submitted by Arthur Garner asking that a sidewalk be built along his property on North 12th street was referred to the street and sewer committee. Mr. Garner proposed he pay for the materials, with WPA labor. M. J. Mylott. superintendent- of the light and power plant, reported the street light ordered erected on Elm street recently, had been installed. The report was approved. It was reported that the Acker sewer was progressing as rapidly as possible with only 350 feet remaining to be done. The street and sewer committee reported that the alley between Third and Gloss streets, north ta Park street, would be listed for improvement as soon as easements for the right of way could be obtained. The alley opening and improvement was petitioned for by Mrs. Mary Winters and others. Part of the right of way is only six feet wide. The committee reported that an investigation had been made of the matter and that adjoining property owners would be contacted in the right of way matter. o “RIDE SAFELY" THEME OF DAY State Police Officers Speak On Bicycle Safety Program “Ride Safely" was the theme of a series of addresses delivered to the school students of the city of Decatur today as a part of the city’s bicycle safety carnival. Two blue-coated Indiana state police officers visited each of the schools to personally deliver the message and list a series of safety rules for cycling. State Officers George Dye and Ivan Miller were sent here by the state police department to cooperate with the B. P. O. Elks lodge aad the WPA recreation department to aid in the staging of the carnival. Meanwhile Officers Truman Bierie and John Webster “rode traffic” at school sites to instill in both motorist and cyclist the tachings of the safety drive. “Never ride double.’,’ “Never ride side by side.” “Always keep hands on the handlebars." “Always stop at stop signs.” "Use a red reflector on rear of cycle.” These were the main safety rules given to the cyclists of the city. Painting a vivid picture of the tragic results of auto-bicycle collisions and other cycle mishaps the officers urged the students to cooperate in the carnival and ,-ibid by the safety rules the entire year. Commends Carnival Mayor Arthur R. Holthouse today commended the Decatur lodge of the B P. O. Elks and the city WPA recreation department for staging the carnival. “The safety of our children, after all, is the most important thing upon which we can put our attention. The leaders of those organizations (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) 0 TEMPERATURE READINGS DEMOCRAT THERMOMETER 8:00 a.m 60 2:00 p.m. 57 10:00 a.m 59 3:00 p.tn 57 Noon 57 WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Thursday; colder tonight and in extreme southeast portion Thursday, light frost in northwest portion tonight.

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British Troops Enter Old Jerusalem As Cabinet Determines Policy, ARMED REBELLION By Joe Alex Morris (Copyright 193 S by United Press) Great Britain sought a drastic solution of the Palestine problem today by force of arms and a vital shift of policy in the near east. While probably 25.001) troops battled to crush open rebellion of Arabs in old Jerusalem and other insurgent centers throughout the holy land, the British cabinet met in London and approved a strong policy that may result in complete realignment of the idea ot an independent Jewish homeland. Just how far the London government intends to go in shifting its program in Palestine remained uncertain. The first objective now Is military—the ending of a revolt that has threatened to inflame all Islam. That is essential to British prestige, already suffering as a result of the Nazi triumph at Munich and the quick spread of German influence southeastward. But when and if the rebellion is put down. Britain faces the almost impossible task of attempting to restore friendly relations with the Arabs and. at the same time, avoid complete abandonment of the so-called Balfour plan for creation of a Jewish national home in Palestine —a course that would arouse world-wide protests by Jews. Britain took over Palestine under a mandate fro«i the league of nations after the world war. It is a mandated territory, not a colony. Britain agreed, under the 1917 Balfour declaration, to establish a Jewish homeland in return for world war assistance. But when Jewish immigration to Palestine began to reach major propoitions and especially after thousands of refugees from European dictatorial regimes turned toward the holy land, the Arabs vigorously protested. They. too. gave Britain valuable aid during the world war and were promised repayment. they insisted. Murder, bombings and arson marked the rise of the Arab rebellion until it now has become an armed and open attack on British authority. Os importance in the present uprising was the blow which British prestige suffered at the hands of Nazi Fuehrer Adolf Hitler in the recent European crisis. It has been charged that Nazis gave indirect encouragement to the rebels, but in any event the rise of German influence necessarily weakened British control which is now being reasserted by force of arms. In re-establishing military control, Britain is apparently making an important change in policy. The long-standing proposal for partitioning Palestine into Arab (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREeP o CHURGHPLANS FOR SERVICES M. E. Church To Hold Membership Program Sunday One of the most important of the five special services being held at the Decatur M. E. church in commemoration of the lOOt t anniversary of its founding, wilt be conducted next Sunday morring. beginning at 9:30 o’clock. The pastor, Rev. R. W. Graham, will officiate. The Sunday morning program is to be known as the membership program and every member of the church is requested to attend. During the service the sacrament of the communion will ba conducted by the pastor. New .members will be taken into tha church. On the fifth and last special service. Sunday morning. October 30, Dr. F. E. Fribley, superintendent of the Fort Wayne M. E. district, will be the special speaker. The local congregation is said to nave been founded by a group of pioneer citizens including Samuel Rugg, James Crabbs and John Reynolds, well known for their part in organizing the coun(CONTINUhIp UN PAGE