Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 115, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 September 1930 — Page 12

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BOARD CHARGES AIRPORT WORK FOUND FAULTY Lack of Speed Also Is Stressed in Letter to Architects. Faulty construction and lack of speed in construction of the city’s $693,000 airport, near Ben Davis, was charged today. In a letter to McGuire & Shook, architects in charge of the supervision of the airport, members of the works board pointed out several instances in which faulty construction of the structures at the port have been found and ordered immediate correction. In the statement, board members -aid that in the administration building there are chips in stone copings, water seeping through walls, water on the floor of the hangar, that walls on the south ramp are cracked, iron roof channels are not braced, trusses on the hangar roof and control tower are bolted and should be riveted and that roof rafters are not attached to the east wall. The board also pointed out that the doors of the hangar have not been installed and that “there is no apparent reason for the delay.” The board further stated that the “job is not satisfactory.” Assertions were made that the work should be speeded because of the approach of cold weather and so that the field may be opened next month. Original contract for the construction called for completion of the project by July 15, but the time has been extended and now the board is asking that the architects name a definite date for completion. OREGON PRISON IS TO BE SELF-SUPPORTED Industries Will Not Compete With Outside Commerce. Bn United Brins SALEM, Ore., Sept. 22.—Oregon prison officials plan to make this state penitentiary the only institution of its kind in the United States that is entirely self-supported by industries not competing with free labor or outside commerce. The principal industry at this prison is processing of flax. Virtually all the flax growers in the fertile Willamette valley of Oregon, where gvows the only long fiber flax in the United States, have contracted to sell their crops to the prison where it is threshed for seed, retted and scutched by hundreds of toiling convicts, making the linen fiber which is sold to finishing plants in this and other countries. The convicts thus employed are given a fair day’s wage. The prison flax plant is expected to reach its objective in 1933 when the plant will be turning out 2,000 tons of fiber valued at more than $1,000,000 and $400,000 worth of seed. When this is accomplished, not only will the institution be self-support-ing but a surplus may be carried forward each year to take care of other requirements. RUM RUNNING ON LAKE ERIE TAKES SPURT Coast Guard Officials Believe Big Ship Is Being Unloaded. Itu United Press BUFFALO, N. Y., Sept. 22.—Unusual activity among smaller craft on Lake Erie during the week-end indicated that another large liquor ship was being unloaded in Canadian waters, coast guard officials said today. The officials said that a small craft that once served as a United States submarine chaser has been brought into use on Lake Erie as a rum runner. The boat is capable of carrying 2,000 cases of liquor on each trip and guardsmen believed it was being used as a medium between large liquor ships and the small boats that actually land the contraband. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK STRESSED BY LESLIE Governor Issues His Annual Proclamation for Oct. 5-11. Governor Harry G. Leslie today issued his annual fire prevention week proclamation, in connection wit i National Fire Prevention week, Oct. 5-11. He called attention of Indiana residents to fire loss of more than $8,500,000 in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, and pointed out that carelessness caused 75 per cent of the fires and resultant loss. The Governor urged cleaning of premises, chimneys, etc., and elimination of fire hazards. BEEsTfOND OF ‘JUSTICE’ Insects Pick Courthouse Statue as Hive; Removal Balked. B’l United Press AUGUSTA, Ga.. Sept. 22.—Justice, standing guard over the Richmond county courthouse, has bees in her bonnet, according to the building custodian, aho recently asked permission to have them removed. The powers that be. however, ’de--clared that the lady might as well have bees in where her brains are supposed to be as to be blind, and storing of honey will continue for the present GYPSY BOY IS INJURED Dynamite Caps With Which Victim Is Playing Cause Explosion. Harry Ziko. 10. Gypsy, suffered the loss of his forefinger on his right hand Sunday, when dynamite caps with which he was playing exploded. The boy found the caps in the camp at Massachusetts and Emerson avenues, and connected one of them with the electric wire of an auto horn, causing the explosion. Train Kills Aged Man Bn United Press NOBLESVILLE, Ind„ Sept. 22. Injuries suffered when struck by a freight train were fatal to Elwood Wilson. 83. here today. He was a former Noblesville fire chief and had served as city councilman and member of the school board.

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It’s “an old-time whirlwind political fight” that Dr. Wilbur Lucius Cross, above, 68-year-old dean emeritus of the Yale graduate school, is planning in his campaign for the governorship of Connecticut. Chosen as the Democratic nominee on an anti-prohibition platform, he is faced with the task of winning the state for his party for the first time since 1919.

UNBT NOT ONE OF ‘FINEST AGES’ Frank Luke, Killed in War, Named Greatest Hero. p, n I nili and Press NEW YORK, Sept. 22.—The American Society for the Promotion of Aviation today made public the concensus among aviators who have informally discussed in its offices the ranking of America’s foremost fliers. Oddly enough, neither Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh nor Captain Frank Hawks was named as “the greatest” in any one field. The selections follow: Greatest air hero—Second Lieutenant Frank Luke of Phoenix, Ariz., known as “The Balloon Buster.” He lost his life over the German lines in 1918. Best from standpoint of combined flying and engineering knowledge— Major James A. Doolittle. It was added that Bert Acosta was the peer of any flier if he could be induced to take his profession seriously. Best woman pilot—Elinor Smith of Freeport, Long Island. Safest pilot Captain Eddie Brooks of Denver, who has flown thirteen years without a single mishap.

Timely Idea Cathedral Clock to Be Largest, Most Noted in World.

Bn United Press TVJTESSINA, Italy, Sept. 22. It J. The largest and most complicated clock soon will be erected in the belfry of the cathedral here. It will surpass all other clocks, including even the famous one of Strassburg for the originality of the movements and the variety of its signals. Among the features of this great clock, which is to be built by an Alsatian firm, are a cock which crows at dawn, midday and sunset, an ornamental lion that wags its tail at midday, opens its mouth and emits a series of roars. Two traditional figures of Messina folk lore, Dina and Clarenza, appear every quarter of an hour and strike the clock’s bell. At the hours, Death reaps in the time with a sickle, and then disappears behind a door. The clock will tell the days of the week with a mythological figure appearing for each one. Thus Apollo guards the clock on Sundays, the moon on Mondays, Mars on Tuesdays, Mercury on Wednesdays, Jupiter on Thursdays, Venus on Friday and Saturn on Saturdays. BRIDEGROOM IS MISSING Bride Jilted at Altar Fears Fiance Frightened by Rejected Suitor. Bv United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—Police were on the lookout here today for a missing bridegroom, whose absence interfered rather seriously Sunday with the plans of about 100 persons for a wedding celebration. Miss Catherine Economoum, 19, the w'ould-be bride, waited four hours before becoming alarmed. Now she fears a rejected suitor may have frightened away her fiancee, Charles Hundros, 24. BIBLE USE SPREADING Printed in 1929 for Use of Tribe of Eskimo Converts. B’l SPA Service WASHINGTON. Sept. 22. - Spreading of the Gospel is still going on. Up until last year the Bible was printed in 883 languages. But in 1929 it was printed for a tribe of Eskimo converts to Christianity in Alaska, in the dalect of the Hopi Indians of the southwest, and in the language of an Indian tribe in Guatemala. CHURCiTIO CELEBRATE Plans Under Way for 250th Birthday Anniversary of Reform Group. Bn United Press NEW PAITZ, N. Y., Sept. 22. Preparations for observance of the 250th anniversary of the Reformed Church of New Paltz in 1933 are being made by the Rev. Edwin D. Miner. Data is being collected by the Rev. Mr. Miner in order to write a history of the church, which is one of the oldest in the country. Pigeon Flies Forty Miles an Hour Averaging forty miles an hour a pigeon owned by E. H. Soullois won the 150-miie race of the Indianapolis Raging Pigeon Club. Sunday. The race vas from Elizabethtown, Ky., to this city.

KWKH POWER INCREASE PLEA OF HENDERSON Shreveport Station Owner Charges Attempt to Silence Him. Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—William K. Henderson, known as “the doggone man of radio,” charged in a federal radio commission hearing today that other stations were attempting to keep his station, KWKH, at Shreveport, La., off. the air. Henderson testified in a hearing presided over by Examiner E. W Pratt in connection with his application for unlimited use of the 850kilocycle wave-length which he new shares with station WWL of Loyola university, New Orleans. Just prior to Henderson’s appearance today Pratt heard the application of W. H. Callender of Deadwood, S. D., who wants to build a station for daytime use on the 850kilocycle wave-length. Power Increase Asked Henderson also asked that his power be increased to 30,000 watts. “Our whisper would become loud speaking if we were permitted to use the power we have asked for.’ Henderson said. “I have asked for the power to reach the people in order that I might further expose the dishonest methods of chain stores. Any community without brains enough to keep their profits at home is doomed. “It has been proved that other stations are trying to keep KWKH from being heard. A small station of not even ten watts in South Dakota would destroy reception of a 30,000-watt station in Shreveport.” Applicants Heard, In another hearing today applicants for 50,000 watts power in the second zone began arguing their cases before the commission. Station WWJ, Detroit, was first and will be followed by stations WHAS, Louisville, Ky., and WCAU, Philadelphia. There are already three 50,000 watts stations using cleared channels in second zone, which leaves only one cleared channel for adidtional 50,000 watt broadcasting under the commission’s ruling limiting such cleared channels to four in each channel.

TRACES BIRTH; FINDS HE'S HEIR Man Discovers $325,000 Estate May Be His. Bn United Press FLEMINGTON, N. J„ Sept. 22. A Baltimore business man, 34, adopted in childhood by foster parents, today seemed the most likely heir to the $325,000 estate of the late William Emery. He is James E. Nicholson Jr., head of the awning, tent and flag concern that bears his name in Baltimore. On being informed that he was not the real son of the Nicholsons, he investigated and learned he was the son of Florence Emery, a daughter of the Emery for whose estate heirs are now being sought. Florence Emery was married secretly in 1895 to Francis F. Georger of Brooklyn. They assumed the name of Gray and went to Washington to live. There a child was born to the couple and promptly placed in a foundling home. This child was adopted by the Nicholsons. AUSTRALIA LENDS AID TO GOLD SEEKERS Advances Equipment as Inducement to Opening Interior. Bn NBA Service MELBOURNE, Sept. 22.—Prospectors in New South Wales are being aided by the government in their search for gold. The government is furnishing transportation, equipment and rations to parties with the condition that equipment shall be returned and advances refunded if gold is found in paying quantities. It is expected that such aid will open up the interior of the country. ADDS INSULT TO INJURY Bandit Faking Weapon Takes Gun; Laughs at Victims. Bn United Press CHICAGO,- Sept. 22.—Pretending that a flashlight in his pocket was a gun, a young bandit entered the United Artists theater in the Loop Sunday, held up eight employes, searched the office, found a revolver in a desk, showed his victims the flashlight, laughted at them, continued. using the theater's own gun with the holdup, and escaped with $7lO. 25 KILLED BY STORM Shipping in English Channel Almost Paralyzed; Coast Hard Hit. B” United Press PARIS. Sept. 22.—The storm which almost paralyzed shipping in the English channel over the weekend, leaving an estimated twentyfive dead in its wake along the French coast, swung south today. The storm was causing serious damage along the south French and Spanish coasts. Girl, 14, Disappears B” United Presg KOKOMO. Ind., Sept. 22.—Police were asked to search for Anna Mae Fisher, 14, Kokomo high school freshman, who disappeared from her home Sunday night. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fisher, said she disappeared while they were on an automobile ride. Alleged Slayer Surrenders Bv I'nitcff Prat* EVANSVILLE. Ind., Sept. 22.—Ira Willingham, alleged to have killed his wife with a razor and injured John Upton, has surrendered to the sheriff at Henderson, Ky., todiy. Hindenburg Receives Flier Bv T'tittrft Prp** BERLIN. Sept. 22.—Captain Wolgang von Vronau, German transAtlantic flier,%r*s received today by President Pam von Hindenburg.

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GALA OPENING TONIGHT OWL INDOOR MINIATURE GOLF COURSE DELUXE 1133 North Meridian Street B. G. Hewitt —Pres, and General Manager INDIANA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL IN-A-DOOR GOLF CLUB YOU HAVE SEEN OTHERS-NOW SEE OURS—YOU BE THE JUDGE

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A TRIP TO FLORIDA is to most of us an impossiblity, though it has ever been our desire to enjey that unsurpassable climate and of course to play our GOLF. Now, Indianapolitan “Golf Devotees” need but to jump into their cars and in a few minutes arrive at that Land of Sunshine, located at 1133 North Meridian street. This course owes its supremacy to the fact that in its organization the owners would have the assistance of none but the best companies in their respective lines. First of all, the Greens will be a real pleasure to you golfers and a guarantee to their protection is in there being installed by the Velvet Greens, Inc. You’ll take long, deep breaths of the fresh air and wonder how the Landreth Electric and Ventilating Company could possibly make such a duplication of the Florida clime. The interior decorations and wonderous oil paintings owe their originality to the Gordon Sign and Painting Company. The Kiefer Floral Company arranged, so like nature itself, the palms and flowers. The lighting

Congratulations Landreth Electric Company, Inc. 254 Hudson St. Phone LI. 4697 WE MANUFACTURE VENTILATING EQUIPMENT AND MAKE A SPECIALTY OF VENTILATING PROBLEMS. Four (4) of our 27-inch Airdale fans are used to ventilate this beautiful course.

Congratulations Gordon Sign and Painting Cos., Inc. NAT GORDON, Pres. Our Specialty Indoor Minature Golf Courses We take pleasure in announcing that we did all of the interior decorating and sign work for this bcauTful indoor miniature golf course. We wish to call your attention to the realistic reproduction of the tropical atmosphere featuring the beautiful palms, sky lines and the garden wall idea. It just makes you think you are looking over this wall into the distance ot some tropical landscape. The lattice overhead if laid end for end would be five miles long. We do all kinds of sign painting, interior decorating, latest thing in lacquer, picture w’ork, commercial auto body signs finished like plate glass, holds polish like high-grade furniture or auto bodies. We have been doing business in Indianapolis for twenty-five years and still going strong. Gordon Sign and Painting Cos., Inc. RI 7118 291-2 N. Alabama St.

Congratulations -ByWm. H. Roberts and Sons Dairy Hu 1331. Millersville Rd.

Congratulations LEADING LUMBER AND MILL SPECIALISTS We Make Everything for the Velvet Greens Miniature Golf Courses. BROOKSIDE LUMBER CO. CH. 0110 1700 Mass. Ave.

Congratulations Flowers Telegraphed Belmont 1562 Kiefer Floral Company 1400 North Haugh Street “Flowers at Their Best.” Robert P. Kiefer Indianapolis

Congratulations INDIANAPOLIS CABINET CO. We take pleasure in announcing that the Lawn Furniture used in this beautiful indoor miniature golf course was made at our factor}’. WE SPECIALIZE IN LAWN FURNITURE FOR MINIATURE GOLF COURSES. OUR CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN CABINETS IS ANOTHER FEATURE THAT WE ARE PROUD OF We will install iv vour home one of these beautiful built-in Kitchen Cabinet, at a very low cost. Terms if desired. INDIANAPOLIS CABINET CO. CH. 0749 2158 North Sherman Dr. t Consult Us Upon Y<?ur Kitchen

system, which lends just the right effect, you’ll appreciate as the final touch of perfection and was installed by the Essex Electric Company. Luxurious lounging chairs are there at your disposal, such as the Indianapolis Cabinet Company are makers of. The high grade material you will specially note, used in the construction of this course is from the Brookside Lumber Company. No doubt you will be hungry after a thrilling game and nothing could hit the spot better than a refreshingly, cold glass of the Roberts Company’s milk, served at the fountain with a choice of other tasty foods. Your own favorite “Wonder” bread made by the Taggart Baking Company and a promise of that real creamy “Furnas” ice cream for dessert, heads the list. A more novel way of entertaining your friends couldn’t be found. Mr. B. G. Hewitt, President and General Manager of the Owl Miniature Golf Club, will be glad to make reservations for your parties and clubs. One day notice is required. You will surely enjoy this beautiful amusement feature whether you come there to play or rest.

Congratulations Velvet Greens, Inc. Another One for Velvet Greens If you are contemplating the installation of a miniature golf course indoor or outdoor, don’t experiment. See Velvet Greens, as their courses are the last word in miniature golf. You are assui'red of quick returns, as it is a pleasure to play on Velvet Green courses. We are making them in three different types and have one to fit your pocketbook. Just drop us a line and our salesman will be more than pleased to advise you what and how to do it. No obligation on your part if you don’t buy. Velvet Greens, Inc. CH. 4624 2138 North Sherman Dr.

Congratulations Furnas Ice Cream Company FURNAS ICE CREAM, the cream of quality at our new modern soda fountain, in continuing our policy to give our patrons the best, we naturally turned to FURNAS ICE CREAM, on account of its many years of leadership as a pure, rich delicious product. Furnas Ice Cream Company, Inc. Riley 7357 131 North Alabama

Congratulations Essex Electrical Company ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING I SPECIALIZE IN MINIATURE GOLF COURSE ELECTRICAL WORK OF ALL KINDS. LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER WIRING AND REPAIRING. “QUALITY SERVICE” OUR MOTTO RI. 4139. 1508 Ashland Avenue. Indianapolis, Ind.

Congratulations CONTINENTAL BAKING COMPANY. MAKERS OF TAGGART WONDER BREAD. WHICH IS USED EXCLUSIVELY BY MANAGEMENT OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MINIATURE GOLF COURSE. THE BEST FOR THE BEST. CONTINENTAL BAKING CO. LI. 8341 339 East Market Street INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

.SEPT. 22,1930