Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 August 1938 — Page 3

Saturday, August 20, 1938.

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Chi Job Drive Spurred By Harlem Success

Hundreds Attend Talley Rites

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PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME OWNER

SEEKS GREATER SERVICE

(By Staff Correspondent)

The return this weex of 'Mrs. Lula Dunn-Hall, prominent business woman and civic leader, afforded this writer an opportunity to interview one who in previous years has always studied trends in other sections, in order to bring whatever is new and offers a wider range of service to the public, to those whom she loves to serve here in Indianapolis. After spending three weeks at Fox Lake, Ind., Mrs. Dunn-Hall, j her sister. Miss Marie Jackson, Mrs. John Cannon, both teachers at Asheville, N. C., and Mrs. Byron Hopkins of Washington, motored to Detroit, Canada, Chicago and to Gary for a visit with another Sister, Mrs. Solomon Ed-

wards.

Yes, the place had been remodelled, last year, Mrs. Dunn-Hall answered the interviewer, who had noted the beautiful grounds and structure, the new Hammond electric organ in the well appointed and spacious chapel, the preparation room, all white and hospitallike in its cleanliness and design. “I return, eager to renew personally our service to this fine community in which for seveni teen years we have furthered the

Mrs. Dunn-Hall nodded assent i when asked if it were not true that she is the only lady, embalm-1 er in the city. She is also a life member of. the Y .W. C. A., and is active in the business and professional. women’s group, as she is in church, civic, and religious affairs. She is a member of the Corinthian Baptist church, Sisters of Charity. Eastern Star No. 5, Federated clubs, American Legion

Post Auxiliary No. 107; and is en-

ideals^ of* the late* Lieutenant'nen-! Kagins, ^broad and sympathetic.

WOMAN ROUND TO GRAND JURY

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room three on a charge of murder. Miss Tucker made a statement to

detectives; it follows:

“Mv name is (Blanche Tucker. I live at 327Ms West New York street. I have known Alonzo Ranks for about ten years. For the last five years I lived with him as man j

Amid an atmosphere heavily laden with grief and sorrow, impressive funeral services that began in a sweltering sun and ended during a heavy shower of rain, were conducted for Mrs. Mary W. Talley, social worker, active church official, ami wife of the Rev. Marshall A. Talley, nationally known Baptist minister and a member of the Indiana State Legislature, Monday afternoon in the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Twelfth and Fayette streets, where the Rev. Mr. Talley was a former pastor a few months ago. Mrs. Talley succumbed to an illness of appendicitis which had its inception almost six weeks ago. She was admitted to -City Hospital and died there last Thursday night at nine o’clock after having been in a state of coma for several hours. She was about sixty-five years

old.

Mrs. Talley was born in Selma, Ala., and was married once before her marriage with Rev. Talley. From this union two children were born. Almost eighteen years ago a friendship sprang 'up be- ! tween her and the prominent min

and wife. We started arguing last). . „ .. ,. , , • . i " * year and I left md began to lively culm.nat-I local ministers.

She was active in sponsoring the various programs started and suggested by her diligent husband and followed him throughout the country on his numerous evangelical tours. When Rev. Talley was called to , the pastorate of Mt. Zion Baptist I church here, in 1930. upon the J death of the late Rev. Butler, Mrs. ! Talley accompanied him here and ! immediately set about developing j well organized church clubs and women’s units as strengthening materia) for the church proper. At the time of her death she was making other suggestions along these lines it was learned. At the services Monday Rev. L. K. Williams, president of the National Baptist convention officiated and praised Mrs. Talley for service she had rendered her husband. her family, and the Baptist

cause.

Pastors of local churches were pallbearers. Active pallbearers were: Rev. C. H. Bell, pastor of Mt. Paran /Baptist church; Rev. J. T. Carter, pastor of Twenty-fifth Street Baptist church; Rev. Arthur W. Womack, pastor of Phillip’s Temple, and other prominent

to her native home for burial. Survivors are: the husband; one son, Duncan Irby, Indianapolis; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Gibson, Indianapolis; one stepson. Rev. Cornell Talley, Pittsburgh, Pa.; two brothers, Charles and Clarence Smith, Indianapolis, and one sister, of Nashville, Tennessee.

ry E. Dunn, who founded the Peoples Funeral Home. Not that j my staff has failed of the high standard of service, but being back j myself gives a personal touch with those whom we serve that I shall ever maintain.” ‘‘Our golden rule service? It is the most important item in our dealings: our prices are most reasonable, yet every funeral is given the strictest attention to details. We have one service for all.. Whether one is blessed with pennies or burdened with millions, we always render service that is unexcelled.”

She is widely known for her more than generous contributions to worthwhile projects and institutions during the years she has served the public here; among them being a life membership in the Y. W. C. A., $100; a like sum to aid in remodelling the Federated Club Home in North Capitol avenue, to Charity lodge an etpial amount and numerous others which the writer will not list here. What would she like most to do in the community? Find new ways of bringing greater service to those she serves, Mrs. Dunn-Hall declared. And w'ould she like to

Redouble Efforts: Tackle Milk Firms

CHICAGO, Aug. 19. TANP) — Mindful of the success of Harlemites in reaching an agreement whereby one-third of the district’s white collar jobs will go to Negroes, the local Council of Negro Organizations has redoubled its efforts to provide employment for colored persons. One of the problems -confront ing the local organisations is the hiring of Negro drivers by the leading milk companies. The Bowman, Capitol and Borden-Wieland dairy products companies have stated they have no anti-Negro policy, but drivers they employ must belong to the Milk Wagon Drivers’ union, an A. F. of L. affiliate. But union members have asked for a shorter work week which would permit the inclusion of Negroes into the organization, which now has no colored members. Many South Side leaders blame the dairy companies themselves for failure to hire Negro drivers, claiming the union defense is mere-

ly an alibi.

The Councn of Negro Organiza tions includes representatives from the N. A. A. C. P., Urban league, American Consolidated Trades Council, South Side Settlement House and churchmen. At the same time the Sunshine Placement board is asking that qualified colored girls receive jobs as telegrpah operators and elevated railyway cashiers, and the Negro projectionists be given jobs in all South Side theatres.

Indianapolis public and sincerely ask its continued good-will and support? She woull like that very much. It is my sincere endeavor to weave into our service certain features which are destined to make a greater reality of our motto: SERVICE MEASURED NOT

BY GOLD BUT BY THE GOLD-

take this opportunity to thank the EN RULE.”

by myself hoping that we could

still be friends.

“Sunday evening about 6 or 6:30 p. m.. he came to my house and after some company left we decided to go get something to eat. We started north on Senate

ed in marriage for them. 1 here were no children

this marriage. Active Worker.

A cordon of state and city mo-

from torcycle police escorted the funer-

| al procession to a train where the body of Mrs. Talley was shipped

will take you where you want to for murder, this week and permitgo.’ He took me to North and Sen- I toil to spend a few precious mom-

avenue in the 5 0 block North Sen-! ate and I boarded a southbound [ cuts with his elderly mother, Mrs.

bus and rode to New York St. and then caught a bus to Detective

Holt’s home.

BLANCHE TUCKER

stained with blood. He wore a grey suit, blue shirt, blue and white tie. black shoes and straw hat. A j year-book. 1938. was in his pocket., Two men who saw the shooting talked to the police; one of them, Frank McGuire. 29. lf»4 West | Twenty-ninth street, said the woman wore a white dress, white hat and shoes, was about thirty years if age. weighed about 125 pounds. He did not know where she went. Francis Human, 30, 301 West j North street, said he recognized 1

ate avenue.

“We got to North street and Senate avenue and he objected to my going into Dick Winston’s drug store, because ho was afraid of Sallie Crawford, whom he thought might spe us together. I knew that she went to his room

three times a week.

When r got in tno police car I heard them broadcasting about me for murder. This was the first time that I knew I had shot Banks. “I am making this statement of my own free will .knowing that it can be used against me in court.

“Blanche Tucker.”

“I said. T don't see why you should regard her feelings more than vou do mine.’ He said. T am |

Hopey Here,

this was on the north side of ! North street, at the east end of the Capital Ice Company, 356 West

North street.

“I then ran across the street toward the Wadley Company plant and as I ran he threw the bottle and it went over my shoulder. I then took the pistol from my purse and I heard the glass crash

Mother III; Killed Wife Over Coal

the woman as being Miss Fucker,. as jf went over my shoulder I formerly of 933 Muskingum street, j p, lllof | tho trigger,! but I don’t A .32-( , alii)fe nickelplated revolver | h ow niany times, with the name Andrew Fyrblt on .. Anri (hrn , rail anf , f ( . onId it from Woreester L. S. S «"d i | lf , ar jjr a8 pj n g f or hj- ea tli close having the letters T. If. A- on each bnhind me . , f „,. nefl 80Uth into a side, was found by police in North dnvoway on the p a .st side of the street along the east side of the ^ pguap j 8 aw a post beside the cancana *- al and in order to catch hold of While police sought her. Miss | the post I threw the pistol away. Tucker had gone across town to | 1 circled around the post and rethe home of Sergt. Ferdinand Holt turned • to the bridge and ran to in Martindale avenue and surren- j the west end of the bridge, dered. She was bound to the grand j “I then looked back and he jury Monday evening by Judge wasn’t following me any more. I John L. McNeills in police court I walked west on North street and 11 , , . . j then when I got in front of Ty-

Amanda Hopey, S5 years old. who is seriously ill at her home, 314 W.

Vermont st.

The aged lady sent for Rev. R. C. Henderson early this week and told him that she could not Ihe and would like to see her sou once more. The Rev. Henderson, who i; pastor of Greater Bethel A. M E.. immediately contacted Governor Clifford M. Townsend. The necessary arrangements were made and Hopey was brought here Tuesday from Michigan City prison in the custory of deputy warden. A. A. Burkett, unshackled. Dinner was served the entire party at Bethel church and then Hopey was permitted to see his mother on her bed of affliction and returned to prison before mid-

night.

He was convicted of second degree murder in July 1936 at Danville, Indiana after be admitted killing his wife. Mary, 540 Douglass st.. with a pistol after an argument over coal In January of the same year. Throughout the trial Hopey maintained that the shooting was accidental.

j

Next time that fellow starts back from his old home town, be will take a compass. He got lost on 4he road twice.

ler.s a hoy, who drives a taxi, whoso name I don’t know but who I know when I see him said. ‘Miss Banks, are you In a hurry? I

MARK HOPEI

Mark Hopey. 60 years old. was temporarily released from the prison where be is serving a life term

TILLMAN H. HARPOLE WILL SPONSOR NOVEL PARTY A dancing: and skating party will l>e sjronsored by the Drum and Bn gle corps of the Tillman Harpofl* post of the American Legion at Douglas casino Monday, August 2*2. There will be skating until 10:30 p. m.. and dancing thereafter. This is but one of the affairs being sponsored by the Harpole post during the Legion convention. August 20. 21. 22. William Porter is chairman of arrangements.

The Merchants Who have Co-operated With The Indianapolis Recorder Carriers Club Picnic

The Merchants whw have co-operated with The Recorder Carriers’ Club Picnic are: Avenue Bakery. Lincoln Bakery. Omar Baking Company. General Baking Company. Friehoffer Baking Company. South Side Bakery. Kuhn’s Market.

Thorne’s Market. Kingan Packing Company. Hilgemeir Packing Company. Ko-We-Ba Wholesale Grocers. H. J. Heinz Company. Standard Grocery Company. Milk Foundation. A. II. Kirokor Grocery Benedict’s Market Reese Grocery

C. D. Kenny Company. Liquid Sugar Refiners. Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. Polar Ice Company. People’s Market Cash and Carry Paper Co. Capitol City Paper Company. Schnull Grocery Company. Kroger Baking Company. McKnight’s Markets

Hooks Drug Company. Bruce’s Pharmacy. McKenzie Pharmacy. Nick’s Food Market. Ferger Drug Store. Sugar Creek Creamery Co. Franklin Dairy. Blue Ribbon Ice Cream Co. Furnas Ice Cream Co. Dr, Theodore Cable,

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