Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 251, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 March 1929 — Page 3

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LACK OF FUNDS MA Y CLOSE 43 MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS

SPEEDY AID FOR TEN TOWNSHIPS DECLARED NEED Back Pay of Teachers Totals $35,000, According to Newspaper. Bu Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 9. —The Bloomington Star, in this week’s issue, asserts that schools in ten townships of Monroe county are facing a state of bankruptcy in their operating funds, and unless immediate relief of the situation is brought about by action of the state legislature, at least forty-five schools will be compelled to close. County Superintendent William Payne, and township trustees, who have been making a firm stand for passage of relief legislation in the general assembly at Indianapolis, held out little hope for an immediate solution of the problem. Ten townships of the county—all excepting Bloomington, Perry and Richland—are dependent upon state aid for operation of schools, and a deficit, which has been gradually piling up, now has reached $36,000. Os this amount, $35,000 is owed tg teachers in the ten townships. About ninety-five teachers are awaiting the pa: ment of long overdue salaries. These conduct three county high schools and forty township schools. Superintendent Payne says the state aid townships are hoping for passage of a bill by the legislature which will increase the school funds from 30 to 50 per cent of the state levy of 7 per cent to help pay off deficits. The Lindley bill now in the state senate provides for a state-wide fund for tuition expenses, would limit aid to eight months in "ownship schools, and places a limit of $5 a day pay for teachers from the fund. BUILDING AND LOAN FIRM BUYS ANOTHER Home Company Passes to New Hands at Marion. Bu Times Special MARION, Ind., March 9.—The Home Investment and Realty Company has been bought by the Marion Building and Loan Association. The insurance department of the Home company, however, is to be transferred to the White-Ellis Insurance Company, owned by George M. Kleder Jr., and Will Thompson, April 1. Offices of the Home company will be kept in operation several days to close its affairs. The Marion Building and Loan Association operates on a mutual basis. It was formed fourteen years ago. Officers are J. W. Harvey, president; Dr. J. F. Loomis and Adam Krill, vice-presidents; John D. Ferree, secretary-treasurer; Robert B -ton, attorney, Arthur White, assistant secretary, and Dr. J. F. Loomis. Dr. A. T. Davis, J. W. Harvey, Robert R. Batton, George M. Kleder Jr., Adam Krill, Dr. John C. Freyer and John D. Ferree, directors. SUES FOR $50,000 Indianapolis Woman Hurt in TrainAuto Crash Acts. Bu Times Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., March 9. Miss Mildred Doan, Indianapolis, has field suit in Putnam circuit court here asking $50,000 damages from the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville railroad. The suit follows a crash at Bainbridge, Jem. 21, when an automobile in which Miss Doan was a passenger, crashed into a railroad coal car. She alleges the car was left on a crossing and that bells and lights were not in operation. She alleges permanent injuries. life Term Convict Returned TSU Times Special RUSHVILLE, Ind., March 9. Clint Mathis, an escaped life term convict from the Georgia state prison, has been taken back to the institution. Mathis, who has been in this neighborhood since his escape last July, was apprehended by loc'l police when he was suspected of attempting to hold up a local grocery. Basso on DePauw Program Bu Times Special GREENCASTLE. Ind., March 9. Prof. Orville J. Borchers, basso, will present a program from 3:45 to 4:45 Sunday afternoon, the DePauw University ’>r over station WFBM, Indianapo. He will be accompanied by Prof. . non Sheffield and the DePauw sti.ng quartet, composed of Prof. Rowland Leach. Leslie McCollum, Emerson Van Cleave and Miss Edna Bowles.

Watch Out! Not a Gun Bu United Press HAMMOND, Ind., March 9. —ln these days of banditry and racketeering, you never can tell what’s going to happen. A well dressed man dashed into a filling station operated by Martin Fessenchee. “Cash this check, quick; I’ve had an accident,” the man explained. “I can’t do it,” Fessenchee replied. “Gimme S2O, then,” the stranger demanded, as he reached into a pocket. His hand came out—with a watch —but that was after Fessenehee had handed over S2O. The stranger left the watch. Police have told Fessenchee it is worth S2O.

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Wielder of Ice Pick in Jail Suicide Couth Bend Man Who Attacked Woman Dies in Cell, Bp Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 9. Steven Major, 50, who attempted to kill Mrs. Mary Stull, 25, and himself with an ice-pick Wednesday afternoon, hanged himself with his own belt in a jail cell here Friday night. Major had been transferred to the jail from St. Joseph hospital about five hours before his suicide. He was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. The body was discovered by officers. So quietly did Major work that a man in an adjoining cell did not know of the death until the jail atendants found the body. He had eaten about half his supper before hanging himself. The ice-pick assault upon Mrs. Stull, mother of four children, accurred in her home. Major was prevented from killing the woman and himself by a neighbor, who knocked him unconscious when he pursued Mrs. Stull into the yard. The motive for the attempted murder and suicide is not known. Major claimed that he had attacked her after she had insulted him in a quarrel over bootleg liquor. Mrs. Stull asserted that Major was maddened by a quarrel with an unidentified meh when he attempted to kill her. Finds Milk Below Standard Bu Times Special MARION, Ind.. March 9.—Five of fourteen dairies supplying Marion with milk, from which Dr. J. F. Loomis, city health officer, obtained samples and sent to the state board of health laboratory for examination, are selling milk below the state standard, according to a report he made public, Three others’ milk was classed as ‘’doubtful.” The remaining six dairies were given clean bills. Will Address Banquet Bu Times Special MARION, Ind., March 9—Professor T. A. Coleman, assistant director of the Purdue university extension department, will address a farm management ' banquet here Tuesday night on “Farm Management for the County Agricultural Program.” Charged With Murder Bu Times Special RUSHVILLE, Ind.. March 9.—Roy Cochran, charged with having murdered his wife near Shelbyville, in January, has been placed in the Rush county jail here pending trial in circuit court. The case was brought here on a change of venue from Shelby county. Sues Playful Husband Bu Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., March 9. Bouncing his 6-year-old daughter against a wall was one of the diversions of Earl Lamaster, East Chicago, while drunk, according to a suit for divorce filed by Mrs. Irene Lamaster. She asks $2,000 alimony. Museum to Be Opened Bu Times Special GREENSBURG. Ind.. March 9. Dr. C. B. Coleman, president of the Indiana Historical Society, will dedicate a Decatur county museum here March 18. A large collection of relics and souvenirs is being assembled.

The new eight-story Graham hotel at Bloomington has been opened for business. A formal dedicatory program is planned for a date late in March not yet set. Latest features of hotel construction and equipment are incorporated in the Graham which is the equal of hotels in many cities much larger than Bloomington. Preston Gilliat, who with William Graham, was responsible for erecting the building, is manager. BOY KILLS BROTHER Playing "Jail’ in Fatal Ending at Nineveh. By Times Special NINEVEH, Ind., March 9.—Garett Slavey, 4, is dead, and a playmate, Harold Dowden, 7, is suffering from severe wounds, victims of a 7-year-old brother of the Slavey boy. The, boys were playing “jail,” when the elder Slavey boy picked up a shotgun belonging to S his father, William Slavey, and fired at his companions. His brother was killed almost instantly. The other boy is in Riley hospital, Indianapolis, where it is said his condition is not serious. No one was in the Slavey home, where the shooting occurred except the three boys. The father and an older son have been absent several weeks seeking employment. AUTO SHOW ANNOUNCED Bloomington’s First Set for March 21 to 23. Bu Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 9. —Plans are being made for the first Bloomington automobile show tot be held at Indiana university fieldhouse March 21, 22 and 23, Lynn B. Lewis of the Bloomington Nash Mo r tor Company announces. The show will be featured by an elaborate array of distinctive automobile models. The same types of cars that created much appreciation in the national show at Chicago will be displayed here, it is announced. Committees have been appointed for getting publicity, alloting space and providing for music and decorations at the show. Egg Hunt Announced Bn Times Special RUSHVILLE. Ind.. March 9.—A1l children of this city are expected to take part in an egg hunt which will be given in Memorial park by, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, March 30.

“WHEREASES” ON STORK VISIT

Attorney Uses Legal Words to Tell of Son’s Birth

By Times Special MT. VERNON, Ind., March 9. „ Attorney and Mrs. Ray C. Thomas, Gary, have sent the following contract here to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Kelly, in announcing the birth of a son: “This agreement is hereby entered into this 22nd day of February, by and between Ray C. Thomas and Josephine Kelley Thomas of 578 Van Buren street, Gary, Ind., hereinafter referred to as parties of the first part, and Joseprt Nelson Thomas, hereinafter referred to as party of the second part. “Whereas, first parties did heretofore enter a partnership known as ‘ Thomas and Thomas’ and, whereas, first parties are happy to welcome into said firm anew *

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State Firm Factor in Huge Deal Bendix Brake and Stromberg Carburetor Involved. Bu Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 9. Reports that the Bendix Brake Company of South Bend has obtained control or at least a large interest in the Stromberg Carburetor Company, Chicago, were partially confirmed by a company official Friday afternoon. Full details will not be known until William Bendix, company president, arrives here some time today. Bendix was elected to the board of directors of the Stromberg company this week and it was reported that the corporation would enter the field of airplane carburetor production. The Bendix company already manufacturers airplane brakes. It w r as rumored that a new' corporation in which the Bendix interest would be strong will be formed to take over the Stromberg company and also ether interests. Stromberg stock, which had been selling at 60 at the opening Friday, rose to 66 during the day. FIRST PLANETESTED Richmond Firm’s Machine to Pittsburgh. Bu Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., Marcia 9.—A flight to Pittsburgh, Pa., was the test for the first plane manufactured here by the recently formed Davis Aircraft Corporation. The plane carried a dozen roses grow r n here by the Joseph H. Hill Company for delivery to Mayor William Klein of Pittsburgh. Pat Love, chief pilot for the Davis corporation, took the machine on its maiden flight. This machine is a model which the corporation expects to produce on a quantity basis to sell slightly under $5,000. It is a sport model monoplane with black and red fuselage and silvered wdngs. Love will enter the plane In the annual show of the Pittsburgh Airplane Club to be held next week.

member, the second party is hereby made a member thereof for the consideration hereinafter set forth. “First parties agree: *T. To provide a home and give proper parental love and affection and care for second party. “2. To attempt to provide the finances for the maintenance of the co-partnership. “3. To provide baby shoes, rattlers, ‘scooters.’ rompers, kiddie cars and other accessories and necessities that will be required from time to time by second party. “Second party agrees: “1. Not to exercise his lungs and vocal cords excessively or make any unnecessary or unusual disturbances. , “2. To waive the obligation of the first parties or their agent of what is commonly known as floor walking, particularly between the

ASPIRANTS FILE FOR NOMINATION IN STATECITIES Opening of Period for Entering Names Causes Activity. With the filing period for candidates for city office nominations open, municipal politics throughout Indiana became active in the closing days of the week, and in various cities men who have been only in the “mentioned” class are now active candidates. Kokomo Democrats are split into two factions. One faction declares it will support no man for the city chairmanship unless he is an Alfred E. Smith brand of Denvcrat. The other faction is for burying the hatchet and favors any man for the post who can lead the party to victory in the city election. Opposition to Senator When the party went into convention today, the name of Fred H. Jessup, former city attorney, was connected with the chairmanship, but there is indications he is not wanted by the “bury the hatchet” faction. For the same reason, James P. Davis, state senator from the Howard-Miami district, will find opposition if he makes the race for the mayoralty nomination, which he Is said to be contemplating. William J. Webb, Democratic member of the board of works, may seek the nomination for mayor. Mayor S. E. Spurgeon apparently will have little opposition for the Republican nomination. On the merely mentioned list as his opponents are Ben Havens, former city clerk and postmaster, and James E. Burrows, former mayor. Muncie Campaign Opens Calvin Faris has filed at Muncie as a Republican candiate for mayor. Amos Replogle, council member, is in the race for city clerk, as is Ray West. Harvey Riley, Democrat, filed as a candiate for the city council. Dr. Thomas H. Cooksey, Montgomery county Republican leader, Is a, candidate for the mayoral!ty at Crawfordsville. Frank Northcutt, Democratic member of the city council, also asks that party’s nomination for mayor. Karl Sutherland, merchant, is a Democratic aspirant for mayor of Bloomington. The first candidate to file at Mt. Vernon is Edward F. Bamberger, councilman, seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor. Filings at Evansville include Frank Griese and John K. Jennings, Democrats, mayor; Posey Kine, Democrat, city judge; Harlan B. McCoy, present city judge, Republican, for re-election; Louis Sarlis, present city clerk, Republican, for re-election, and William H. Russel, Republican, for councilman. BLAMES ‘FIRE BUG’ Swayzee Chief’s Theory in Elevator Blaze. Bu Times Special SWAYZEE, Ind., March 9.—Fire which Fire Chief Arthur Jones declares was of incendiary origin destroyed the Swayzee Elevator Company’s elevator here early today, causing SIO,OOO damage. There is $6,000 insurance. The fire chief refused to divulge details regarding his theory of incendiarism. The elevator company is owned by J. D. Keiser, Elwood, and W. O. Lavengood, and was moved here recently from Rich Station, and remodeled. It contained no grain. Sues to End Marriage Bu Times Special RUSHVILLE, Ind., March 9.—Alleging that her husband married another woman in Florida eleven weeks before he married her, and has obtained no divorce, Mrs. Azalia Stewart, Milroy, has filed petition for the annullment of her marriage in Rush circuit court here. James Stewart, the husband, now is said to be living with his other mate in Winder, Ga. Pushes Work on Factory Bu Times Special MARION, Ind., March 9.—Construction work on the three new buildings for United States Radio and Television Corporation, is being pushed by the Bowman Construction Company, following announcement that both Case and Apex, Marion units of the corporation, are behind with shipment of orders. More than 600 employes are now working in the plants of the two concerns.

hours of 10 p. m. and 7 a. m. “3. To take nourishment, including prune, orange and tomato juices, spinach, carrots and cod liver oil as prescribed. “It is mutually agreed and understood that the co-partnership heretofore known as ’Thomas and Thomas’ shall hereafter be known as the ‘Thomas Family.’ "Witness our hands at Gary, Ind., the date first above mentioned. “Signed: “RAY C. THOMAS. “Party of the first part. “JOSEPHINE K. THOMAS, “Party of the first part. “JOSEPH N. THOMAS (His Mark X.) “Party of the second part "Mary Nurse, “Witness to Mark. "State of Happiness. “County of Joy.”

Hope Man Putting on Pounds to Get Job

Bu Times Special HOPE, Ind- March 9.—William A. Dalmbert is putting on weight in an effort to land a job—that of substitute mall carrier here. In order to hold the job civil service requirements demand a man weighing at least 125 pounds. Dalmbert, when he first applied, weighed only 117. But that’s changed now. He weighs 122, afer a diet consisting mostly of starchy foods. Dalmbert has passed the ex-

FUGITIVE HELD AT RICHMOND Faces Charge After Hotel Shooting. Bu Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., March 9.—Ben Hudson, 25, is a prisoner in the Wayne county jail here after being hunted since Monday, following the shooting of Harvey Petty, Hagerstown hotel proprietor. Hudson is charged with attempt to murder. Petty was seriously wounded. The men are said to have argued at the hotel over Hudson’s bill. Following the shooting Hudson fled, remaining in a shed near the place until night. Then he started walking on the Newcastle pike, and was given a lift by a motorist who took hira to Newcastle. From there he went to the Floyd Nafe home at Muncie. Arriving at the Nafe home at night and failing to arouse any of the family, he remained in a shed until morning. Hudson finally found a place of refuge in the Scott Brandenburg home near Winchester, where he was arrested. Mrs. Gertrude McKnight, a daughter of Brandenburg, and Mrs. Frances Gray, Lynn, are charged with attempting to aid Hudson in escaping and both are in custody. The women are each under suspended six months terms in prison on conviction of chicken stealing at Winchester. MOVIES IN CHURCH News Reels to Be Shown at Wabash. Bu Times Special WABASH, Ind., March 9.—Beginning Sunday, motion picture news reels will be shown during services at the Christian church, the Rev. L. P. Burcker, pastor, announces. The pictures will be shown each Sunday for the next thirteen weeks. Decision to use pictures were reached only after several months of deliberation. The matter was first discussed by the pastoral committee and church board last July. The showing to start Sunday is an experiment and action on its continuance will be taken after the thirteen weeks’ test. „ OFFERS AIRPORT LIGHTS Government Would Aid Municipal Field at Goshen. Bu Times Special GOSHEN, Ind., March 9.—City officials, business and civic organization leaders have been advised that the United States government will provide beacon and border lights for a municipal airport here. Charles A. Beckner of the airways division, department of commerce, said the government would change its emergency landing field south of here to a Goshen airport, as the move would be economical. A meeting will be held Tuesday to determine a course of action in regard to the offer. Attorney to Be Paid Bu Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., March 9.—Judge Joe Cripe has ordered payment of the claim of Thomas Ryan, Frankfort attorney, who assisted the prosecution against Frank S. Owens, former president of the defunct American Trust bank here. The claim had been held up by Howard county commissioners for investigation. Owens was acquitted of a charge of banker’s investment. Kiwanis Club to Meet Bu Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., March 9—Arrangements are being made to entertain the fourth division meeting of Kiwanis clubs of Indiana here March 22. A banquet and program will be given at the Masonic temple. Invitations to the meeting have been extended to all clubs in the north central par£ of the state. 200 Chickens Stolen Two hundred chickens were stolen from the farm of Henry Ragennear, have been requested to search for Rhode Island Reds, White Rocks and Barred Rocks, which are believed to have been brought to this city by the thieves. The stolen chickens were valued at more than $350. Scouts to Rule City B j Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 9. Boy Scouts of this city will manage the official duties of Bloomington during one day of April City officials favored the venture and it was confirmed by Scout Executive H. R. Jorgenson. Injured in Bull's Attack Bv Times Special RENSSELAER. Ind., March 9. John Kellner is suffering from a broken shoulder and severe bruises as a result of being attacked by a bull

amination in all respects save weight. It appears that if a substitute carrier is to be obtained it will be necessary to wait until Dalmbert puts on three more pounds. Efforts have been made for months to fill the place. When the first application period was announced by William Hallway, postmaster, Dalmbert was the only applicant. As his lightness made him unacceptable. Hallway set aside another period. No one applied.

WAGING BATTLE * ON SCHOOL GYM German Township Group Opposes $14,000 Cost. Bu Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind.. March 9.—Opponents of a $65,000 bond issue for the erection of a school building in German township object chiefly to the project because a gymnasiumcommunity room is included in the plans. This developed at a hearing of remonstrators before a state tax board representative. Ralph Spaugh, counsel for the objectors, declared they wanted anew building, but opposed an expenditure beyond an amount necessary to provide the township with proper school facilities. They contend the $14,000 additional which the gymcommunity room would cost is not justified. Harry J. Lutherbeck, the tax board representative, accompanied by a supporter and an opponent of the bond issue, visited the site of the proposed school near Taylorville. He said he was not In a position to say when the board would decide the matter. DOG’S MONEY IN BANK Hammond Man Opens Account to Pay Medical Bills. Bu Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., March 9. Sally Utterbach, a Belgian police dog, has a $25 account in the First Trust and Savings bank here. A. F. Hartigan, owner of the dog, in starting the account, said; "A pedigreed dog requires a lot of attention. It becomes ill easily and then needs medical attention. Sally's account is for her medical bills. She is going to be a selfsustaining dog in the future.”

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BRAZIL JUDGE GIVES ANSWER AFTERTHRUST Asserts Court Blameless in Stout Receiver Case. Bu Times Special BRAZIL, Ind., March 9.-Judge T. W. Hutchison in a sharply worded statement denies that the Clay circuit court here over which he presides, is responsible for keeping the Stout Furniture Company in receivership. The statement followed receipt anonymously by the judge of a clipping from an Indianapolis newspaper, a communication to the publication which criticised handling of receivership cases by courts. Much interest has been manifest in the Stout case, the company having been formed for the manufacture of radios and planned to employ 800 men. The communication to thq newspaper charged Indiana courts make a practice of appointing receivers w'hich remain in control until companies are “drained” of most of their assets. Judge Hutcliison interpreted the sending of the clipping as a reflection on his court. He explains that after he had appointed W. W. Carpenter as receiver, the case was transferred to federal court, thus passing entirely from jurisdiction of the Clay circuit tribunal. Carpenter has filed his final report as receiver and the federal court has appointed John F. Brown to the place, following filing of bankruptcy proceedings. Before the bankruptcy action was taken at the instance of a few creditors, the Stout company is said to have been under consideration as a unit of a large company planning a merger. Had this deal been made, many persons in touch with the case believe the local company would have been headed toward a prosperous era. TWO FOOT COCOANUT Resident Near Greensburg Receives Large Specimen. Bu Times Special GREENSBURG, Ind., March 9. A cocoanut two feet In circumference, has been received by Frank Evans, living two miles west of here, from friends in Honolulu, T. H. Forty-nine cents postage was required to carry the cocoanut. It was sent by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jordan.