Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 268, Decatur, Adams County, 12 November 1938 — Page 1

No. 268.

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Speaks Monday

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Clarence (Pat) Manion, state director for the federal emergency council, will be the principal speaker at the district meeting of Holy Name societies, to be held at the Knights of Columbus hall in this city Monday night.

CALL MEETING ON RECREATION Executive Committee, Advisory Council To Meet Monday The executive committee of the WPA recreational program, and all members of the advisory council for the same program, will meet at the city hall Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Details of the work carried out by the recreation department, under the direction of George F. Laurent, supervisor, during the past summer will be outlined to the advisory council members, as well as the program planned for the winter months. All. advisory members are urged to be present and offer suggestions toward building a more complete and better balanced program in order to provide proper recreation for the greatest num-, ber of Decatur citizens that may be possible. Members of the executive committee are: Walter J. Krick, city school superintendent, chairman: Pete Reynolds, city editor of the Dally Democrat, secretary: Rev. Father Alvin, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic church, treasurer; E. W. Lankenau, Deane Dorwin and Mrs. Delton Passwater. Advisory council members are: Mayor A. R. Holthouse, W. Guy Brown. Hugh Andrews. Harry Dailey. Sylvester Everhart. Ed Engeler Paul Hancher. Andrew Appelman, Fred Schulte, Ira Fuhrman, Carl C. Pumphrey. Donald Gage. Joe Lose. Ernest Scott, Forrest Elzey. George Auer. Hubert Cochran, Ralph Roop. Rev. C. M. Prugh, M. J. MylottJ Walter Gilliom, John L. DeVoss,; Arthur E. Voglewede, Joseph Laurent, Lowell Smith, Gerald | Cole, George Thomas. Daniel Schafer, George Thoms. Bud Townsend. Burt Gage, Maurice Kindler, Dr. Harold Zwick, Dr. G.' J. Kohne, Walter Gard. Charles 1 Otnlor, Jr., Mrs. Lawrence Linn. Berniece DeVoss, Mrs. Don Stump, Mrs. George Buckley, ■ Miss Mary M. Voglewede, John I M. Doan FOOD SHORTAGE IS THREATENED Vienna Jews Are Threatened By Shortage After Decrees Vienna, *Nov. 13 —(UP) A serious food shortage was threatened among the Jew stoday because of Nazie orders to coffee houses, restaurants and grocery stores not to serve Jews. The order, issued Thursday to many establishments, was strictly enforced. One large chain store firm which specializes in coffee, tea, cocoa and high class food stuff placed in its window this placard: “No goods will be sold to Jews.” Nazi storm troopers visited Jewish stores, district by district, loaded all perishable food stuffs such as vegetables, beets and bread on trucks, and then locked and sealed the entrances of the shops and took the keys with them. The food was taken to the nearest Nazi food distribution centers and relief kitchens of the Nazi organizations. 1

ZION REFORMED PLANS SERVICE Missionary Thank Offering Service Sunday, November 20 A service of inspiration In the message of a returned missionary and a religious drama will be presented by members of the women's missionary society and the girls' guild Sunday evening. Nov. 20 at 7:30 o'clock in the Zion Reformed church. Miss Bertha Scheldt, missionary to Honduras, Central America will given an address entitled “God's Challenge." Members of the women's missionary society will also present a short two-act drama entitled “Monica,” and the members of the girls’ guild will sing. This program is the annual missionary thank offering service of the church. The scene of the drama is laid in the Numidian city of Tagaste in North Africa, the home of Monica, mother of St. Augustine. It is an autumn morning of 386 A. D. The cast of characters includes: Monica — Mrs. George Thomas. Navigus, brother to Augustine— Augustine — Rev. C. M. Prugh. Chalmer Fisher. Alypius, a friend — Cletus Miller. Servia — Mrs. L. Fogle. Bishop Ambrose — Cletus Miller. There is no admission charge but an offering for missionary projects will be taken. The public is cordially invited to this service. The committee in charge of the program includes Mrs. C. M. Prugh, Mrs. G. Thomas, and Mrs. A. Weidler. o Jeannette Winnes Is Society Editor Mrs. I. W. Macy and daughters Martha and Libby will leave Monday for Miami. Florida, where they will spend the winter. Miss Jeanette Winnes is replacing Mrs. Macy as society editor of the Decatur Daily Democrat.

WANT PROJEGTS MAY BE CLOSED Public Works Project May Close Pending Policy Announcement It is believed that many of the public work projects which have been providing employment for WPA workers in this city the past few years will terminate around the close of the year, awaiting the policy and preparation of a program by the new city administration. Due to weather conditions concrete work will be stopped soon. About the last job to be undertaken is the completion of the new sidewalks and curb around the jun-ior-senior high school building, on Jefferson, Third and Fourth streets. Walks to the building have been constructed by the WPA workers. The sewer program is completed and A. E. Quackenbush, district WPA supervisor closed the project the first of the month. Backfill along the Acker sewe- in the nort part of town must be done. New projects must be filed if the work is to continue. The street construction program will terminate by the end of the year, unless there is suficient money in the WPA set-up to pay the crew until new projects a e filed, it is necessary for the city and property owners to provide materials in these programs. The tree surgery program will continue until spring. It was opened last month and sufficient funds are available for the WPA workers for six months. The city, however, must provide tools and trucks. The water main extensions which were begun the first of the month will continue to the end of the year or as long as the city can supply the pipe. The gang is working on Grant street. o Schurger Funeral Held This Morning Funeral services for Fred Schurger, prominent Decatur resident who died suddenly Wednesday night, were held this morning at the St. Mary’s Catholic church. Rev. Joseph J. Seimetz officiated. Burial was made in the St. Joseph cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest in recent years State and local police aided in directing traffic and routing the funeral procession to the cemetery.

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Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, November 12, 1938.

Turkish President

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General Ismet inonu Turkey’s new president. General Ismet Inonu. who succeeds the late Kemal Ataturk, who died at Istanbul after a long Illness, is pictured. He has been premier for many years.

LEGION MARKS ARMISTICE DAY Rev. Homer Aspy Sneaks At Legion Armistice Program Observance of Armistice Day in this city was closed Friday night with a banquet and program at the Legion home, conducted by Adams post number 43 of the American Legion. Rev. Homer J. Aspy, pastor of the First Baptist church, was the principal speaker at the program which followed the banquet. The dinner was served by members of the Legion auxiliary, and wac attended by Legionnaires, their wives, auxiliary members, SpanishAmerican War veterans and the auxiliary. Vincent J. Bormann, Adams post commander, presided at the meeting, which was opened with prayer by the chaplin. Several war songs, led by Paul Saurer, were sung by those in attendance. Rev. Aspy, in his address, urged the Legionnaires to remember their buddies who died in the service, “lest those who died, have died in vain.” He urged the veterans to remember the cause for which these men died and to carry on those principles, that the people of this nation and of the world might have liberty, might have freedom. Rev. Aspy gave high praise to the Legion for the organization of the Sons of the Legion, a group composed of sons of veterans of the World War. The evening’s program closed with a dance in the club rooms. Adams post conducted the solemn 11 a. m. ceremony Friday, with the firing of bombs and sounding of taps. Appropriate programs were conducted at the public schools yesterday on the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice.

Fifty Historical Markers To Be Erected In County

Fifty historical markers, designating, Points of historical interest in Adams county, have been turned over to the state highway department and are to be erected soon, it was announced today. The markers are to be erected under the direction of George V. Schort, superintendent of the historical markers project, and Dr. Christopher B. Colemap, director of the state historical bureau, both of Indianapolis. Suggestions for placing of the markers were made by French Quinn, prominent Decatur historian, aided by several interested citizens. The markers are to be erected at a cost of only $1 each to the county and the other expense, estimated at S4O per marker, is To be borne by the government and the state WPA project. The legends are to be on markers of sheet steel, 24 inches high and 36 inches wide with white background, black inscription and frames. Twenty-five legends will be placed upon the fifty markers. Fifty legends were sent in by Mr. Quinn and 25 of the legends were

PLAN SERIES OF PROGRAMS Delta Theta Taus, WPA Recreation Department Plan Shows A series of community programs, co-sponsored by the Delta Theta Tau sorority and the WPA recreation department, was announced today by George F. Laurent, recreation supervisor. All proceeds from these community programs will be presented to the Decatur Good Fellows club, an organization sponsored and conducted by the Delta Theta Taus annually to spread cheer and happiness among the city's needy during the Christmas season. The programs, which are to be in the nature of an amateur talent show, will be open to all talent In Adams county. The show will be in the form of three preliminary nights and one final, with prizes to be awarded to the winners on the final night. All entries are to be sent or given to George F. Laurent, Gerald Zimmerman, or any member of the sorority. The type of entertainment may include solo or group of any of the following numbers or acts: singing, dancing, instrumental. acrobatic, minstrel, hill billy music, or any other novelty act or number in which the contestant is talented. The list for each night will be published in the Decatur Daily Democrat before each show. Judg- 1 es will be selected by the Delta Theta Tau committee in charge. All who wish to enter the sho* are urged to send in entries as soon as possible, explaining the individual act. Music will be furnished by the WPA volunteer orchestra, under the direction of Gerald Zimmerman. Special numbers and acts will be presented by WPA employees, but they will not be eligible for the prizes. Definite dates and locations for the shows will be announced with-, in a few days. —o YOUNG HUSBAND KILLS OWN CHILD Illinois Man Slaps Infant To Death For Crying Norwood Park. 111., Nov. 12 —] (U.R>-Ralph Koch, 24, a WPA worker, was at home last night minding his infant son while his wife, Marcia, 20. was at work at a roadside restaurant. The baby, Todd, four-months-old, was crying lustily. Koch tried to rock him to sleep, without success. He turned on the radio, hoping that music would help, but the baby cried all the more. He paced the floor nervously. Finally, distracted by the cries, he slapped the baby on the side of the head. The child gasped and lay quiet.' Frantic, Koch ran four blocks to a state police barracks. Tears in his eyes, he stepped up to the j desk and addressed Sergeant Irwin Schmidt. “I think I killed my baby,” he | said. “I lost my head because he ' (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)

accepted. Mr. Quinn and local enthusiasts j have suggested that the list be clipped and filed away for reference when making a visit to these places. Following is a list of the markers with the location and number of markers for each legend listed j first, followed by the inscription which each is to bear. First Courthouse On U. S. no. 27, southwest corner of Third and Madison streets' lot no. 94, Decatur. To be erected by local authorities. First Courthouse, Adams County — Erected on this corner in 1839 was a two-story frame building used until present courthouse completed 1873. Then removed to another site where it was used as storeroom for woolen mill. Limberlost On U. S. no. 27, south end of levee, at south corporation line of Geneva. On U. S. no. 27, north end of levee, at south corporation line of Geneva. Limberlost Swamp — A dense swamp of unique Flora and Fauna. ■ (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) I

NATIONS FILE PROTEST WITH JAP LEADERS Three Nations Make Protest Over Shipping Restrictions London, Nov. 12.— (U.P>—A reliable source said today that the United States, Great Britain and France had made parallel protests to Japan against restrictions imposed on shipping of the three nations in the Yangtse river in China. The British protest, it was said, was strongly worded and pointed out that an increasing number of Japanese merchant ships were going down stream, though Brifish nevigation was impeded. The note also said Japan had frequently promised to open the Yangtse to navigation when Hanhow fell but the promise was not kept. The note did not mention the nine power treaty. The United States and French protests were understood to be worded similarly. It was also understood that consultations occurred between the United States, British and French - embassies in Tokyo before the protests were made, and that similar three-powSr consultations would continue. U. S. Protest Washington, Nov. 12. —<U.R> —Secretary of State Cordell Hull announced today that this governmen had made representations to Japan regarding reported Japanese restrictions on shipping on the Yangtse river. Hull said that from time to time, occasions arise in connection with navigation problems on the river which make necessary communication with Japan. He did not say, however, what specific instances occasioned this government to make the representations. o ■ ■ . Pythian Sisters To Meet Monday Night The Pythian Sisters will have their roll call and inspection Monday evening at the K. of P. hall. The grand deputy chief of Marion will be present for this meeting. o Little Damage Caused By Fire At Legion Firemen were called to Adams Post No. 43, American Legion home, corner First and Madison streets this morning at 10 o’clock when sparks from a chimney ignited the roof. Little damage was done. o Brazil Youth Hurt In Hunting Accident Brazil, Ind.. Nov. 12 —(UP) —Early Griffith, 12, was in critical condition in Clay county hospital todav from gunshot wounds, received i when he swung his shotgun, by the barrel, in an attempt to kill a wounded rabbit. The gun dischargled as it hit the rabbit, sending a | load of shot into the boy’s abdomen. WEST WARD IS REING RAZED Work Progressing Rapidly On Razing Os Old Building Rapid progress has been noted in the razing of the old West Ward school building. Workmen have started tearing down the exterior of the old landmark after gutting the Interior. Work of wrecking the North Ward is expected to be started soon. Students of both the West and North Ward schools have been moved into the old high i school, now known as the Central l building. Both of the schools are to be torn down in conformation with the PWA grant, given by the fed eral government toward the construction of the new junior-semor | high school, recently completed. During the razing of the school, camera enthusiasts, both still and movie, have been busy taking pic- : tures of the process with the ; thought of preserving them for future showings of the landmark. At the new school, classes have assumed routine proportions with almost all of the equipment, with the exception of some shop and i science paraphanelia moved into i the new structure.

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Revs. L. D. and Florence Lockwood, of Fort Wayne, will appear at the morning service at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday morning. They will sail next month for Argentina, where they wili serve as missionaries.

PURDUE PLANS RESEARCH MEET Industrial Research Conference At Purdue Nov. 17-18 Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 12 —Some of the things that research may offer to industry will be discussed at the sixth industrial research conference, which will be held at Purdue University Nov. 1* and 18, according to the program announced today by G. Stanley Meikle, director of the Purdue research foundation, which is sponsoring the meeting. A number of important pieces of research work will be described for the visitors by Purdue staff members and the broad field of industrial research will be covered by Dr. C. C. Furnas of Yale University, a Purdue alumnus, who will discuss “Prospects and Perils of Research.” He will speak at the dinner on Thursday evening opening the conference, at which David E. Ross, president of the board of trustees, will extend greetings from the university and a special greeting will be read from Dr. E. C. Elliott, president of the university, and also president of the foundation, who is on a leave of absence to the Philippine Islands. John W. Wheeler, former chairman of the state highway commission and now a railroad official, and also a trustee of Purdue, will be the toastmaster. At the Friday morning meeting, Dean A. A. Potter of the Purdue school of engineering, will preside and talks will be made by the following: Dr. M. H. Thornton on 'lndustrial Uses of Soybeans”, Prof. R. H. George on “Eliminating Danger in Air Navigation”; Dr. G. A. Hawkins on “High Pressure and Temperature Steam Research”; and Dr. H. B. Hass on "Evolution of the Industrial Research Program.” All of these talks will cover important pieces of research work which these men have conducted. At the Friday afternoon meeting, Prof. C. W. Beese. head of the general engineering department, will preside when Dr. F. B. Knight will speak on the subject “It’s All in Your Mind.” Dr. G. A. Walters will discuss “Looking for Leaders;” IDr. Joseph Tiffin, “The Research Psychologist Thinks Out Loud;” and Prof. R. J. Greenly will speak on “Training in Management.” All talks on Friday are limited to 20 minutes so that there will be ample time for discussion by the visiting industrialists. Approximately 160 business and industrial leaders from over the middle-west are expected to attend. Leave Today For Hunting Expedition Dr. E. P. Fields, his father Charles Fields, and Sim Burk left today for a two weeks’ trip in northern Michigan on a deer and bear hunting expedition. TEMPERATURE READINGS DEMOCRAT THERMOMETER 8:00 a.m 52 10:00 a.m 57 11:00 a.m 60 WEATHER WEATHER Occasional rain probable tonight and Sunday; slightly warmer in north portion tonight. Considerable cooler Sunday night

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STATE G. 0. P. PLANNING FOR VOTE RECODNT State Tickets Run So Close Verdict Said Impossible Indianapolis, Nov. 12 — (U.R) — The Republican state committee will meet here tomorrow to throw ’ the full weight of the party organization behind formal action for a recount of she votes in six counties in Tuesday’s general election. Unofficial returns revealed that ! Raymond E. Willis, Republican senatorial candidate, was nosed out by Senator Frederick Van Nuys, Democrat, by less than 6.000 votes of 1.550,000 cast and that the state tickets of both parties ran so close as to make a verdict on the outcome impossible until the official count. The call for the state commit- ! lee session was issued by state chairman Arch N. Bobbitt after a meeting of the candidates on the Republican state ticket who decided to press for the recount. Bobbitt then selected a legal committee of prominent Republicans to handle the technicalities of the recount. The members are: Arthur L. Gilliom. former Indiana attorney general; Clinton H. Givan of Indianapolis; Arthur Rogers of Washington, G. O. P. nominee for the state supreme court from the first district; and Edgar M. Blessing of Danvillo, nominee for supreme court from the third district. Enough funds were received through voluntary contributions to start the recount, Bobbitt said, in announcing results of his appeal for donations. Then Bobbitt issued the call for the state committee session at which plans to press the recount will be mapped. Yesterday Willis announced i that he will petition the northern and southern federal district courts to impound the ballots of I six counties —Marion, Lake, Vigo, Vanderburgh, Sullivan and Ver--1 million. It is in these counties that the Republicans will contest the Democratic majorities, but Bobbitt said that any other G. O. P. county organizations should feel free to take action in their own areas also. The national Republican committee is assisting Hoosier Republicans in financing the contest in the attempt to unseat Senator Van Nuys, it was understood After the candidates’ meeting Willis issued a statement in which he proposed that the Republicans broaden their inquiries into a general investigation of Democratic political practices. “With all the resources at our command,” he said, “we are going forward with the verification of reports of fraud and corruption in many precincts, particularly ' those which evidently were held out until late reports were in and which turned apparent victory into seeming defeat for the Republican cause. We shall fully investigate every one of these reports for presentation to the pro(CONTINUKD ON PAGE THREE) O JAMES MORAN NAMED JUDGE James J. Moran Appointed Judge Os Jay Circuit Court Portland, Ind., Nov. 12. —(Special)—James J. Moran, Portland attorney, and a native of Jefferson township, Adams county, this morning received his commission as judge of the Jay circuit co"rt, appointed by Gov, M. Clifford Townsend to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Hanson F, Mills, who died suddenly Monday. Judge Moran was Immediately sworn Into office and held regular court this morning. Judge Moran was formerly a judge of the Jay circuit court and also was judge of the Indiana appellate court. The new Jay circuit court judge 1 is well known in Decatur and Adams county. A native of the coun- ; ty, he had often visited here since I moving to Portland, and also has transacted considerable legal busj fness in this city. He is a brother of Miss Margaret Moran, member of the faculty of the Central school of this city. The late John Moran, former judge of the Adams circuit court, was a brother of the newly appointed | Jay circuit judge.