Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 130, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 October 1930 — Page 11

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‘VICTIM’ WILL TELL TALE OF MAIL ROMANCE Indictment of Alleged ‘Love Pirates’ Will Be Sought on Story. Two women, one of them alleged siren of a matrimony-by-mall racket uncovered in Indiana by postal authorities, were in Marion county jail this afternoon because they could not provide oonds set as they were bound to federal grand Jury on charges of using mails to defraud. Mrs. Oda Lippens, Marion, and Mrs. Ethel Rose Brewer-Williams. Muncie, joined three others of the alleged ring, waiving hearing before United States Commissioner Howard S. Young. Mrs. Lippens' bond is $3,000; Mrs. Brewer-Wil-liams’ bond is $2,000. John Lippens, who was married to Mrs. Lippens four years ago and has cared for her 14-year-old son since their divorce two years ago. this morning said he would aid in her fight to free herself of the charges. “Vi. im” to Testify Testimony of George Shriver, 50. of North Bend, Neb., latest victim of the alleged Hoosier matrimonial racketeers, will be used in an effort to obtain the federal indictment of the gang, postofflee inspectors said today. The two men, arrested at Marion Wednesday night for arraignment before the United States commissioner here, are Jack Scott, 33. and Fred Hostettler, 35, both of whom were found at Mrs. Lippens’ home. The woman was brought here for arraignment today. Three other members of the gang, who were arrested at Crawfordsville, already have been arraigned and are now in the Marion county jail in lieu of $2,000 bond each. In Hospital at Marion

Shriver, who Is in a "hospital at Marion, said he received four letters from Mrs. Lippens who signed her name Roxie Chaney, and told him her middle name was Oda. Two of the letters are mimeographed and two in her script. The “shakedown” started before Shriver left North Bend, he declared. “I sent her $lO before I left home after she had written and asked me for it.” Shriver came to Marion after receipt of a letter from Mrs. Lippens regarding a "trial marriage," he said. He related she then received S6O from him to make a payment on a car and later asked for S2OO, which she wanted "to send to the manager of her il well in Oklahoma.” Called Negro Doctor Shriver was taken suddenly ill in Marion and Mrs. Lippens is said to have called a Negro physicians to attend the Nebraskan. She took the last $8 out of Shriver’s pocket to pay the doctor bill, which according to the victim came only to $2.50, but kep the remaining $5.50. Later Hostetler and Scott, who posed as her brothers, appeared and wanted money to telegraph Shrivcr's brother in Nebraska for additional money, Shriver charged. There was but a dime remaining in the victim’s pocket and they took that and ’ ft, he said. All of ne letters sent by Mrs. Lippens clamored *or money and one discussed “trial marriage.” "You Know What I Mean” It said in part: ’Honey, I’ll tell you all about the trial marriage business when you get here . . . You know what I mean, honey.” Another said: “I received the beautiful birthday present, for which I am indeed grateful.” “I lost my job,” said another, ‘‘and have only a few dollars to my name, and it is necessary for me to go to Crawfordsville, Ind., within the next few days. When you answer this, darling, address me care of general delivery there.” Alleged members of the gang held here are: Timothy O’Leary, Ora Thomas and Roxie Chaney Gibbs. Girls Hurt in Car Mishap Miss Harriett Musselweir, 18, of 4167 Byrum avenue, and Miss Dorothy Hubbard, 4058 North Capitol avenue, were injured slightly when their auto skidded over a curb and into a yard at Meridian and Twentieth streets Wednesday night. PROLONGS LIFE OF SILK HOSE All women will be Interested In the recent discovery of a leading New Vnrk fashion expert. She learned that besides perspiration, all next-to-skin garments absorb an oily excretion from the sebaceous glands that causes silks to rot Soap and water can not dissolve this il sfruetlve oil film—it requires a solvent like Energine. So when next washing silk hose or lingerie, add a tnblespoonful of Energine to a quart C lukewarm, soapy water. Wash thoroughly—rinse well—and note the new fresh cleanliness—see how magically the original color Is revived and with far less rubbing. You can’t appreciate how much soap ar ’ water fall short till you make this Energine t'-d. More wear. too. from every pair •>f hose. And don't forget that millions use Energine daily for quick removal of dirt and grease spots from suits, hats, dresses, gloves, shoes, etc. Earge can (Jet Energine today.—Advt. • SOME WOMEN = ALWAYS ATTRACT You want to be beautiful. You want the tireless energy, fresh complexion and pep of youth. Then let Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets help free your system of the poisons u-.used by clogged bowels and torpid liver. For 20 years, men and women suffering from stomach troubles, pimples, listlessness and headaches have taken Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, a successful substitute for calomel, a compound of vegetable ingredients, known by their olive color. They act easily upon the bowels without griping. They help cleanse the system and tone up the liver. If you value youth and its many gifts take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly. Hew much better you will feci—and look. 15c, 30c, 6Ce —Advertisement. i

HERE IS CHANCE TO WIN REAL MONEY By Turning Critic and Writing a Review of “Scarlet Pages” You May Increase Your Income. BY WALTER D. HICKMAN

SINCE I have been telling you about the movies in The Times and over the radio, many have often expressed the wish that they could be a “critic.’’ Well, here Is an opportunity for the many hundreds who have wanted to turn critic. And tlie good thing about this is that there will be some real money for the best three critics. You can turn critic by writing a review of “Scarlet Pages” with Elsie Ferguson, which opens a week’s engagement Friday at the Indiana. This critic contest is open to all people with the exception of those

employed by the Indiana and its associated theaters and employes of The Indianapolis Times. For the best review in the opinion of a board of competent judges, the writer will receive S2O Ih cash. For the second best review, the award will be $lO. For the third best review, the j Writer will receive $5. You can write your review with pen or pencil or on typewriter. The review can be as long or as short as you desire to make it. The only stipulation is that it be your own review and one not copied from another paper or a trade journal. After you write your review, send it with your name, age and address to the Movie Critic Contest Editor at The Indianapolis Times. The time limit is midnight, Thursday, Oct. 16. The last time I conducted such a contest, the reviews received totaled nearly three thousand. This time I would like to have three times as many. Contrary to the popular theatrical custom of “casting to type,” the First National and Vitaphone drama | “Scarlet Pages” presents two leading actresses in unusual roles, there- I by giving them exceptional opportunities for creative work. Elsie Ferguson, who during her several years’ absence from the screen, found anew stardom on the New York stage, has hitherto been known as an extremely semi- i nine type. Tall, light and slender, she Is best remembered for woman- j ly, wistful portrayals, such as her j “Nora” in Ibsen’s “The Doll’s House.” In “Scarlet Pages” she j plays the part of an efficient, highly j successful criminal lawyer, deftly j coping with masculine minds in ‘ pleading her cases before the bar. Tiny Marian Nixon, one of the j screen’s daintiest actresses, also j plays a less sympathetic type than j is customary to her, although j through the influence of love the j characters of both woman become J softened as the drama reaches its j climax. Miss Nixon, known most j lately as the delectable countess in | “General Crack,” with John Barry- j more, in the new picture plays a hardboiled chorus girl on trial for ! the murder of her father. SEEK MISSING WOMA N Relative Asks Police Aid in Finding i Mother Gone Nine Days. Police today were asked to search 1 for Mrs. Sarah Wilson, 25, of 2905 i North Adams street. According to I Mrs. Glen Sharon, sister-in-law, j Mrs. Wilson left home Oct. 1. Be- j l'ore departing, Mrs. Wilson left her I 21-months-old child with her, Mrs.! Sharon told police.

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Indianapolis theaters today offer: Paxton at the Lyric, “Liliom” at the Apollo, “Dough Boys” at the Palace, “Girl of the Golden West” at the Indiana, “The Spoilers” at the Circle, ‘ Anybody’s Woman” at the Ohio, movies at the Colonial, and burlesque at the Mutual.

Hurry! Hurry! Just J More Days! I®* CHARLES FARRELL in Hl* Greatest Dramatic Role M “LILIOM" Also Knute Rockne's Football Series—News COMMENCING SATURDAY An Kpfe of Daring Adventure end Enduring with r ' . % if 1, Dauntless bravery, wounded pride. MHHBHHHHIHHHUfIHn hopeless love—emerging at S

B PRFPF N 1,000 SEATS JOSdSjLdlj gL35c HURRY! HURRY! TODAY AND TOMORROW! The last two days for this Great Laugh .Sensation. JOE COOK I On the Stage "'j J World’s Funniest Comedian C *prc ni/A C in his supreme comedy hit _ .7 ' a HKU O ‘‘Rain or Shine” VA paxton LE So many laughs—that there’s and * other wit. no room for song or dances. L. and 5 ° ther Hlt " SATURDAY Another Giant Show! Saint or Sinners? Which? Love Racketeers! GRANT WITHERS EVALYN KN APP—JOAN BLONDELL >J “Sinners’ Holiday” First Showing of This Thrilling New Talkie 6 ACTS RKO VAUDEVILLE RAFFLES ( IN PERSON | Direct from triumphant tour of Europe—HlS UNCANNY FEATS " f** l ' ASTONISH YOU. Also 5 Other Big Stage Acts.

CITY ECONOMY IS STRESSED IN NEW WARNING Purse Strings Will Not Be Loosened, Officials Are Warned. Financial unpreparedness of the city to meet emergencies was discussed today in a conference of department heads as methods were being considered to enforce increased economy in the municipality for the remainder of 1930 and during 1931. Officials, who already have been asked to economize, today were instructed to issue orders that there will be no let-up in the tightened purse strings next year. The discussion came today as

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heads of departments prepared to appear before the state tax board Friday in an effort to convince the board that the city’s proposed tax rate of sl.lO should not be sliced. Appeal of the rate was carried to the board by Harry Miesse, head of the Indiana Taxpayers’ Association. City officials who appear before the tax board will make a special appeal for the retention of Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan’s $25,000 con-

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tingency fund, it was learned. With sporadic cases of cerebrospinal meningitis appearing already, health board officials are warning citizens of a recurrence of the epidemic that started last winter and resulted in more than 130 deaths. Infantile paralysis also is cropping up in the city, according to reports to the board. Sullivan and his cabinet members have stated that the purpose of the

fund Is to fight the epidemic should it recur. Last year the city cut $22,500 from running expenses of other departments to pay for medical aid in the epidemic fight, in addition to aid and supplied valued at $7,000. that

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I 4 TOMORROW! j Every Woman Bl to Indianapolis fiO v.,11 1 B lias the throttle vide open in I *> *_„ v s ' l| th I * ware! 1 rau! Whiteman Band Comic j This outcast condemned Eddie Stanley I the world because others were U Ed Resener Overture • pv 1. . • T ANARUS, '• “NATOMA” i More Electrifying Irian a nEssA u BYHD organ*°hi t jl Common Clay

A|pAl r TWO SHOWS - ONE PRICE! IS!i11 H H t, All attending the 7:30 showing of ■H■ W*■ fcl .. The S p o iie rs -> tonight will be iniwpi m ■ B OS vited to remain for the 9 o’clock | Ljflg jjjj & “Follow Thru” premiere without 1 Sii ma additicna! charge. 11l n'hlli h of a fiiliillltl

were donated by Eli Lilly & Cos. Efforts to hold bond issues to a minimum are being made, it was said. In 1928 and 1929, issues touting $1,000,000 were floated which have increased the city's interest burden about $40,000 annually.

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