Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 59, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 July 1927 — Page 5

‘JULY 19, 1927

AIRPLANES ARE HANDY F0R156 KINDS OF WORK Secretary MacCracken Lists Uses* in Military and Civic Endeavors. By United Press WASHINGTON, July 19.—Airplanes have 156 uses, the Government has discovered in the course of its nwe aviation promotion program. Thirty-two of these functions are military and naval, but the others fall within industrial, civic, commercial and sporting classifications. The survey, conducted under direction of William P. MacCracken Jr., head of the new civilian aviation branch of the Commerce Department, disclosed that most of the uses had already employed planes to a considerable degree. The illegal occupations of smuggling liquor, aliens and narcotics, in which airplanes have been used, unofficially, brought the total to 159. Unique Uses Among unique uses for planes were cited the pursuit and capture of law breakers, the discovery of smoke nuisance violators, the location of wrecks and other sea navigation hindrances, search of flood areas for refugees and surveys of disaster situations, scouting for schools of fish, transportation of mine and other pay rolls, and exploration of otherwise inaccessible areas. For civic purposes, the report of the survey mentions use of planes in architecture, city and suburban planning, police and fire department work and hospital service. Transfer of patients from vessels to hospitals, transportation of physicians and medical supplies in emergencies, locating fire, mapping and surveying large areas of either developed lands, are specifically mentioned. In State and national government services, planes can be used for crop surveys and mine rescue work, mapmaking, studies of river traffic and dredging work, transportation of officials, studying tides and currents, life-saving service with the coast guard, anti-smuggling patrol, chasing rum running ships and smugglers’ airplanes, valuation of forest fire damage and locating forest fires. Transcontinental, interstate and transoceanic mail service is mentioned. Military Value The military uses of airplanes Is the most extensive single function. The list of activities included: “Attack of all enemy elements in the air, liason with infantry, messenger service, prevention of enemy air attack on friendly troops, artillery adjustment and surveillance, visual and photographic reconnaissance, bombardment, coast patrol assisting in naval blockades, destruction of enemy lines of communication, and supplies, location and destruction of mines, adjustments of shore batterIn commercial and private activities, airplanec, are utilized in carrying mail, express and passengers, in crop protection, landscaping, engineering, newspaper work of many kinds, mining, exploration, delivery of merchandise, publicity and advertising, astronomy and meteorology, forestry, ranching, moving picture and newsreel production, ightseeing, fishing, aviation schools, and vacation and business trips. Handy on Ranch On ranches, the use of airplanes is suggested for locating lost or strayed animals, inspection of grazing territory and conditions, heading off stampedes, general communication. In mines, they can be used to carry precious stones and ores to a shipping or market point, for bringing in personnel and officials, and for transportation of payrolls. Newspapers, press associations and motion picture companies use planes to reach the scene of an occurrence as quickly as possible, and also for quick dispatch of pictures and stories.

MILITARY BAND WILL 6LVE PARK PROGRAM Recreation Director McClure Announces Concert Next Thursday. Recreation Director Jesse P. McClure today announced the Indianapolis Military Band will present a popular and classical program at University Park Thursday at 7:30 p. m. W. S. Mitchell is conductor. The concert is one of a series arranged by R. Walter Jarvis, parks superintendent. Noble P. Howard and Miss Norma France will sing solos. The program: March—" Culver Black Horse Troon" Gillespie "Scenes from Cerano Deßergerac”.Herbert Euphonium Solo—Selected. Mr. Howard. ‘Honolulu Moon” Lawrence "Hcosier Sweetheart” Goodwin Excerpts from “Loves Lottery”....Edwards Overture—" Fest” Lautner Solo—Selected. Miss France. Selection from "The Wizard of Ozz” Tietjens "Hungarian Fantasia” Moses "Star Spangled Banner.” FLOOD FISH NEED AID Stranded Swimmers In Shallow Pools Being Saved. WASHINGTO, July 19—Lowering waters of the flooded Mississippi district left millions of fish marooned in shallow pools, and the U. S. Bureau of Fisheries is plannng to rescue them. Squads of men with nets will work through the territory and restore the fish to the rivers and creeks. * River Gives Up Body Bv Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., July 19.—Efforts are being made today to determine the cause of death of Adam Buzensky, 35, Calumet City fisherman, whose body was found in the Calumet River today. The body is slightly decomposed and there are some bruises on the face. Buzonsky had not been seen since Thursday, when he was with two other fishermen. V -H - - _ • -

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SAPIRO KEEPS TERMS SECRET Ford Paid Part of Expense; Exact Amount Unknown. Bn United Press CHICAGO, July 19.—Aaron Sapiro received a sum of money sufficient to pay for part of the expenses and attorneys’ fees as a settlement of his $1,000,000 libel suit against Henry Ford, he admitted. “However, I did not ask for damages and I did not receive them,” he told the United Press. Sapiro said he did not care to state the exact sum of money involved in the settlement. Rumor here was to the effect that the Chicago attorney was given $140,000 in kettlejnent, but he said this was not the amount involved. The libel case was settled after Ford made retraction for articles against the Jews in the Dearborn Independent. ARMOUR FAMILY RUSH TO PACKER'S BEDSIDE Phone Call Notice of Serious Illness in London Received. Bu United Press CHICAGO, July 19.—Following receipt ofword that J. Ogden Armour, millionaire chairman of the board of the Armour Packing Company, was ill in London, members of his family today were hurrying to his bedside. Mr. and Mrs. John J-Mitchell Jr., son-in-law and daughter, will sail on the Berengaria tonight for London. They were advised by telephone from London of the illness. They were at their summer home in California when notified and left immediately, passing through Chicago yesterday. According to information in Chicago, Armour was stricken with typhoid fever more than a week ago in London. Bereaved Man Dies Bu Times special JONESBORO, Ind., July 19. Grief over the death of his wife ten days ega is believed to have hastened a fatal heart attack for John M. Stradley, 33, who was found dead in bed r; the home of his son-in-law, Henry Sapp.

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i Sailing on the Leviathan early in August, Mrs. Lucy Boyd of In- [ dianapolis, national secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary, will establish headquarters in Paris, preparatory to the arrival of thousands of Legion Auxiliary women who will arrive in France for the national convention of the legion in September. Accompanying Mrs. Boyd will be her daughter, Miss Margaret Boyd, who at the convention will act as the personal page to Mrs. Adeline Wright Macauley, national president, and Mrs. Glenn R. Ashley, national secretary. Two more delegates will leave Indianapolis in time for the convention which will be held Sept. 19-23. WHICH IS SABBATH? Theater Man Uses Religion to Keep Open Sunday. By United Press ARKANSAS CITY, Kan., July 18. —Leads Linx, motion picture proprietor, is using his religion as a basis for operating his theater on Sunday. Linx contends the Kansas law prohibiting motion pictures on the Sabbath applies to the ten commandments that read: “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.’’ Linx is of Jewish faith. He said everyone in his employ is either of Jewish or Seventh Day Adventist faith therefore Saturday was their Sabbath. He contends the Kansas law does not specifiy which day is the Sabbath. Both the city and county prosecutors, however, say Linx will be prosecuted. CHURCH BARS SENATOR Heflin of Alabama Is Forced to Speak at School. By United Press DEKALB, 111., July 19.—N0 explanation has been offered today as to why the Methodist Church here had cancelled arrangements for a speech last night by Senator Thomas J. Heflin of Alabama. Heflin spoke in the high school building. For several weeks plans had been announced for Heflin’s speech at the church. Yesterday the board of trustees met and decided against the speech. The high school was obtained a few minutes later.

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FOLLOWERS OF KING BEN FIGHT First Witnesses on Stand to Prevent Dissolving Colony. By t'nited Press ST. JOSEPH. Mich., July 19. First defense witnesses will take the stand today in an attempt to prevent dissolution of the famous House of David religious colony. After several weeks of testimony and after scores of witnesses had appeared, the State rested late yesterday. The testimony included stories told by numerous women, who had at one time been members of the colony, concerning the conduct of King Benjamin Purnell, bearded leader of the sect. Numerous charges of immorality were made. All are denied by attorneys for the House of David. They expect to present more than sixty-five witnesses to refute the charges of the State. SUE KOKOMO COMPANY Profits of Last Four Years and Use of Secret Formulas Sought. Judgment for profits for the last four years and restraining order preventing manufacture and sale of products embodying secret processes and formulas were asked in a complaint filed ir. Federal court by Dirigo Distributing Cos., Inc., of New York, against Dirigold Corporation of Kokomo. Carl E. Molin. Carl A. and Oscar Von Malmberg. holders of patents on a special metal composition for tableware, are also named defendants. Charges that the defendants organized and sold stock in the Dirigo Cos. on the strenfth of secret formulas, then left for Europe with all written formulas, returning in 1923 to organize the Dirigold Corp. at Kokomo, are made. Airplane Ride Restores Hearing By United Press ST. PAUL. Minn., July 19.- Robert Merchant, 10, is grateful to aviation for the recovery of his hearing. His mother stated the boy was totally deaf until the ride in an airplane Sunday with Charles (Speed) Holman, air mail pilot.

PETTIS DRY GOODS CO. THE NEW YORK STORE SINCE 1853 Thmet Basement Phenomenal Sale of

Summer Silk Dresses VERY SPECIAL .... 79 Smart indeed are these little informal Dresses for misses and women at this exceptionally low price. An unusual variety of styles combined with a wide color selection makes choosing easy. Dresses for any summer occasion. Airy flowered Chiffons, some with silk stripes, Georgettes, Flat Crepes and Crepe de Chine, one and two-piece models straight line effects in all sizes, Polka dots, prints and plain shades. — Pettis, thrift basement.

Dainty Undies Gowns, Bloomers, Step-ins, French Panties, Costume Slips—Lovely Fain-O-Ray Rayon, the finest quality made, absolutely will not stretch, Glove Silk and Radium.

A charming colorful array of the daintiest “summeriest’,’ un- .. derthings imaginable, of the J 0 sheerest of sheer materials. ID Lovely pastel colors and white ; m—mmmmmm plain tailored and frivolous lacy styles, broken size range. —Pettis, thrift basement.

Women’s Knit Union Suits Regular 79c Value. A well mtfde, splendid fitting garment in fine cool m/0 weave; with built up shoulders, tigl/t jEsT jjp Sgß or loose knee, in open or new closed style.

Summer Dress Goods

35c Dress Foulards 27c 32-Inch width: fast colors, fully mercerized. Clever printed designs on fine Navy, Tan, Green, Black and Copen grounds. Will make cool summer Frocffs.

Silk Taffeta Basque Style DRESSES

As sweet and demure as a Quaker maid are /Mfr* At* these little Taffeta Dresses with all the up-to- jk date charm of the present day style. Made of a soft yet crisp Taffeta in inch, and tiny gingham pattern checks; "with becoming tight little basque waist and bouffant skirt. "*"*• SF 1 Some have lace trimmed organdy Quaker col- MUi lars and sashes, while others boast of lace collars |§l|| and pockets, with cute little bows and streamers. vߣ& All are sleeveless. Bias pipings and sashea cleverly used are the keynote of their quaint charm. A Dress charmingly youthful in colors as varied and delightful as a summer day—and only $4.95! —Pettit, thrift basement.

200 Summer Frocks

Long hot sufnraer days will pass quickly and comfortably if you attend this Sale of sheer summer Dresses. Made of the season’s favorite materials—sheer cotton fabrics. Fine Ginghams, Batistes, Voiles and numerous attractive prints, made in desirable and becoming styles. Lace trimmed and tucked, with bias bands and pearl buttons for added attractiveness. —Petti*, thrift basement.

19c Dress Ginghams English Prints " W/iC 32-Inch width; fast colors in smart gingham "'patterns; dainty English pattern prints with quaint small designs so suitable for children’s dresses.

Ni-Nita Dresses JL It isn’t often you can buy such a well-known little Dress for ONE DOLLAR. A really marvelous vahie, you should take advantage of this opportunity to buy several for general summer wear. ,/ As appropriate for the street as for home wear. Made of novelty prints in fast colors, with two tier skirt and sash, sizes 36 to 44. * —Pettis, thrift basement.

Summer HATS

Modish creations in black, white and lovely colors—large floppy brims, trig narrow and medium brims.

Silk Hosiery fFull fashioned with narrow lisle hem to prevent “ if wear and tear of supporters, substandards of the famous “Allen A” make. Different colors in all sizes. Pure Silk Chiffons Gossamer hke, pure thread silk to the top; substandards of the famous “ Allen A” make; slight imperfections not no- Jußa ticable. Serai-fashioned, clear and lus- w trous, different pretty colors, all sizes. —Pettis, thrift basement.

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Regular $3.95 values that are remarkable. A summer stock clearance. COME EARLY! Pettis, basement.

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