Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 246, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 February 1925 — Page 12

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PINK PETITIONS FOR MANAGER ARE READY FOR CITY Movement, Backed by Civic and Luncheon Clubs Well Under Way. With discussion ‘of the proposal 'or an election for a city manager iTOvernment for Indianapolis by various civic and luncheon clubs, the movement was under way today. *Pink petitions have been printed and are ready for distribution as soon as organization is perfected. Likening Indianapolis, with assessed valuation at $638,000,000, to a great industry. Winfield Miller, attorney. Monday told the Service Club luncheon at the Lincblr., the need for a competent head with more than four years to show his Ability to conduct the affairs of the city on a business-like basis. Joseph R. Beckett is president. Several members expressed themselves in favor of the move. I). J. Angus, president, said the R< ientech Club discussed Lie city Vnanager plan of government at luncheon Monday, at the Chamber of Commerce. Felix F. Bruner, editor The Indianapolis Times, will speak on city manager government at meeting of the Brightwood Civic Club, Wednesday night ,at the Brightwood Y. M. C. A., Ous H. Jones, president, announced. Gyro Club directors have discuscel the plan and will ask a speaker to address the club at luncheon scon, Carroll S. Tomey, secretary, said.

THIEVES RANSACK VAN CAMP HOME Houseman Discovers Burglary—Loss Unknown, Detectives today were attempting to ascertain the amount of loot obtained by burglars who entered the home of Mrs. Fannie Van .Camp, 1364 N. Delaware St., some time since the departure of the Van Camp family for Florida in January. Police said burglary was discovered by Major Davis, colored, houseman. Burglars obtained S4OO worth of watches after smashing a window !nf the Kay Jewelry Company’s store,, 137 W. Washington St., early today. Tv. A. Stormont, 4236 College Ave. ( reported silverware and jewelry, valued at S2OO, stolen from home. CALL FOR AUTOMOBILES Cars Needed for St. Patrick’s Day Parade. * 13. J. Sexton, chairman of the St. Patrick’s day committee of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, today Issued a call for automobiles for the parade to precede the mass meeting the afternoon of March 17. Automobiles are to be assembled at 1 p. m. at Meridian and Vermont St. Automobiles for those who have none will be provided at the Denison at 1 p. m. Normal School Hope Dropped Hopes for establishment of a State, normal school at Winoi:i Lake' were abandoned today by KoMuuako County boosters in deference to Governor Jackson's plea for econ-. omy. The matter probably will be brought before the 1927 session. *■ ' Grocer Shoots Intruder Bv Timet Special KOKOMO, Ind., Feb. 24.--Wll- - Carr, grocer, shot and seriously wounded Fred •Hill, colored, when he caught the man in thp act of robbing his store. Carr said Hill ignored his order to put up his hands. Obtains 1,186 Members During the seven-day drive of the V. M. C. A., which ended Monday, 1,186 new members were obtained, according to report of J. B. Martin, membership secretary, at a jollification meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Monday night.

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The drawing shows how, by moving two matches, and adding a seventh, two perfect diamonds may be formed from the six-sided figure. The dotted lines indicate the original positions of the two moved matches. (Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Inc.) FORD HEARINGS FRIDAY Cases of Nine Arrested Over WeekEnd Postponed. Testimony in sases of Joe Ford, 25, of 745 W. New York St., Tom Ford 39. of 743 W. New York St., Viola Kress. 32, of 152 N. Blackford St., and six other persons arrested Saturday and Sunday by police who made four runs to quiet disturbances in their neighborhood, will be heard in city court Friday. Continuance was granted Monday. Bank Employes Dance Washington Bank and Trust Company entertained employes at annual Washington birthday anniversary dinner and dance Monday night at the Severin. Howard Webster Adams, attorney, spoke. J. E. Morris, president, was toastmaster.

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TUDBALL NAMES ELKS COMMITTEES Will Serve at Dedication of New Home. J. H. Tudball, exalted ruler of the Indianapolis lodge of Elks, today announced the following committees to serve with Hubert S. Riley’s general dedication committee at the formal opening of the new building, March 19 and 20: Finance—John W. Hale, chairman: William F. Fisher and J. P. Tretton. Program—J. A. Donahue, chairman: J. L. Clarke and Leonard M. Quill. Reception—F. B. McNeely, chairman; A. B. Hanson, Joseph Sjroaks and A. R. Steam. Entertainment —Thomas Hughes,. chairrtian; A. Feeny, H. L. Hood, Charles A. Bookwalter, L. Borinstein, T. N. Wynne, H. Schultz and John Orman, Music —John C. Lauek. Jr. Publicity—Blaine McGrath, chairman; George W. June and W\ G. Parade —Sam Marer, chairman; F. L. Bodenmiller and Frank Shellhouse. AIR PROBE TO CONTINUE House Committee Votes to Resume Investigation Hearings. Rti Units* f Prea* WASHINGTON. Feb. 24—By a vote of 5 to 1 the House Aircraft Invesigating Committee oday decided, to reopen hearings, probably Thursday.

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Repeat Play BURCK EGGERT Carl Burck and Alfred Eggert have leading parts In "Putting It Oyer,” a three-act comedy to be given by the St. John's Dramatic Club this evening in the Manual Training High School auditorium. The performance is for those persons who were unable to gain admission when the club presented the play at the Seventh Presbyterian Church Feb. 6.

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DEMOCRATS MAY BOLE IN SENATE Gerrymander Move by G. 0. P. Is Opposed. Leaders of the eighteen Democratic State Senators today said they had served notice on Senator Penrod. Republican, that they will walk out If Senate Bill 300 Is called up for third readltu;. The bill would gerrymander Lawrence County, normally Republican. from the normally Democratic Third Congressional District to the normally “fifty-fifty” Second District. This would make the Second district "safely” Republican without harming Republicans in the Third district. If the eighteen Democrats should walk out the Senate could not act on the bill, as a quorum would be

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