Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 201, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 December 1930 — Page 11

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BY POSSE IN PISTOLBATTLE Two Companions Captured in Extortion Attempt; $10,00(3 Asked. By United Press CLINTONVTLLE, Wis., Dec. 31. Gordon Pope, 18, was slain in a pistol battle with a posse, and two companions were captured when an extortion scheme, by which the trio hoped to get SIO,OOO, failed Tuesday night Douglass Parfltt. 16, and Howard Huntermark, 17, the prisoners, admitted demanding the money from Dr. W. J. Finney, physician. Dr. Finney took their letter to authorities. It told him to put SIO,OOO at the base of a fence post, marked by a small red flag, on Highwawy 156, two miles east of here. A posse was organized and its members sent singly to surround the spot. Then Dr. Finney deposited a package and departed. Jrttiz three youths drove past, stopped and walked back. As one reached for the package, a posseman stirred. One of the boys fired at him. Pistol and rifle fire was opened by the posse. Pope fell dead. Parfltt also dropped to the ground, in fright. Huntermark tried to flee, but was captured. Parfltt and Huntermark admitted the extortion scheme, implicating Pope. They said they thought it was “an easy way to get money.” •BUILD, DON’T DESTROY,’ URGES GERMAN LEADER All Political Wishes Can’t Be Fulfilled in Single Step, Says Bruening. By United Press BERLIN, Dec. 31.—Chancellor Heinrich Bruening, in a New Year’s message today, appealed to Germans for moderation during the coming year and asked them to avoid the pitfalls and illusions of trying to fulfill all Germany’s wishes in a single stroke. The chancellor referred to recent Fascist and Communist movements in Germany. | “My deep New Year’s wish is that all Germans will realize that practical politics must be constructive, but must consist of placing one brick upon another and not attempting to do everything simulv taneously. “Destruction is faster and requires less cleverness and courage, which perhaps explains why so many believe that we should first destroy.” SOUTHPORT TO RAISE FUNDS TO AID NEEDY Church, Lodge, School Groups to Hold Charity Events. Ray R. Addington, superintendent of Perry township schools, has been elected president of a central committee organized at a meeting in Southport Tuesday night, to sponsor a series of charity events for aiding the poor. Groups affiliated with the central committee include the Southport Baptist, Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches, the Southport Masonic lodge, the Southport Eastern Star, and Southport Odd Fe’lows, Parent-Teachers’ organizations in high and grade school, and several civic organizations. PASTORS END SESSION “Religious Education” for Younger Generation Urged by Minister. Proper religious education through just one generation would produce “a npw Christianity,” according to the Rev. C. G. McCallister of Union City, Ind. Speaking before the' Indiana Christian Ministers’ Association at the Olive Branch Christian church Tuesday afternoon, Mr. McCallister haverred that education of youth was better program and achieved EBter results than any instantanconversion. was the concluding speaker of "TB convention, held here for the two days. More than two hunministers attended. IIIURT PROBE TO GO ON aSSj-ernor Roosevelt Demands That *Zjf Quiz of Judges Continue. Press Bra LB ANY, N. Y„ Dec. 31,-Gov-Franklin D. Roosevelt is dek£gniined that the appellate division’s into the magistrates’ courts w New Yohk City shall go on withjfl t interruption, even if new legis- ■ Jon is required to permit it. H Although conceding the right of ■ •thur J. Hilly, corporation counsel, H raise the question of constitutionI Ity, the Governor expressed con- ■ lence that he would bring the I iUe to a final decision as quickly B possible and that the investigaBon would go on. lastor to give up pay Blffers Services Free 2 Years When ■ Church Loses $3,120 to Thieves. By United Press I ORANGE, N. J., Dec. 31.—The Rev. James J. Smith, pastor of the ■toman Catholic church of Our Lady ■of the Valley, has offered to give his salary for the next two years to make up for $3,120 which was stolen from the church the day after Christmas. The money represented the largest Christmas offering the church ever received, and was to be used in paying off the mortgage on the ! building.

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CAST THIS TRIP ‘Strictly Dishonorable’ Is in Much Better Shape This Time Than on Its First Visit at English’s. BY WALTER D. HICKMAN YY THEN a show visits us a second time the review should center around W the cast. And so the question that arises about “Strictly Dishonorable” is—is the cast as good, worse or better than the first one seen here. I did not care for Miss Perry, who played the Isabelle Parry role in the first comedy that played it here. Elizabeth Love is playing it here, and although last night was her first performance for a number of weeks following a serious operation, she gave a much sweeter and more human

performance than Miss Perry. This show depends to a great extent upon the southern charm of the woman who plays the role of the southern girl who wants to sin a wee bit while in New York but one who just don’t know how to go about it. , . . The judge in this cast is better than the first. This time Willard Deshiell, a veteran, is in the cast and he gives the role the needed realism as well as the comedy theatrical touch to the character. Cesar Romero is not as firey as the man who first played the Count Di RuvO role. And it is somewhat of a relief, although Romero makes a terrible mistake in trying to sing. It is not necessary for him to sing. He should not attempt it because it damages the picture. As far as his actions are concerned, Romero convinces you that he is able to create a real grand opera singer and not an eccentric nut. Rudolph Badaloni is good as Tomaso, especially in the last act. The sets are all right. Joseph McCallon is a milder Henry and better* We have a better edition on the whole of “Strictly Dishonorable this time than we had on the first ' Now at English’s for the balance of the week with matinee on Thursday and Saturday. After 6 p. m. tonight at the Indiana, the new screen feature will be “The GOrilla.” Belle Baker will head all the stage performances today. . The last showings of Tom Sawyer” at the Circle are being given today. “The Lash” will be the midnight offering. The New Year’s Eve show at the Lyric starts at 10 p. m. with the Six Brown Brothers topping the bill. “One Heavenly Night” is the regular feature at the Palace, but the midnight show will present Joan Crawford in “Paid.” The Apollo will have a midnight showing of “Just Imagine.” The Lyric and Indiana ballrooms QUIET NEW YEAR EVE EXPECTED IN LONDON Britons Still Recuperating From Hectic Christmas Festivities. By United Press LONDON, Dec. 31.—Still recuperating from their usual hectic twoday Christmas celebration, Londoners prepared to greet the New Year quietly. Heavy stock market losses and the intensified business depression which has resulted in an unemployment roll of more than 2,000,000 persons, combined to make the observance less cheerful than in other countries more prosperous. Society planned the usual elaborate “watch” parties which will be made more colorful this year by the presence of the fabulously wealthy Indian princes here attending the round table conference. Bandits Take Gasoline By United Press LOGANSPORT, Ind., Dec. 31. After three bandits had robbed Alton Clarey, 30, St. Louis, of $56 near here, they drained the gasoline from the automobile Clarey was driving and placed it in the tank of their machine.

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STILL FREE IN SOUTHERN HILLS Posses Refuse to Give Up Search Until Two Are Captured. By United Press SALEM, Ind., Dec. 31.—Dan and Alonzo Gibson, feudists, apparently were secure in the rough hill country of northeastern Washington county today. Hunted since they raided the jail

p9p in an effort to revenge flie deatlv of their father, Patton Gibsln, the brothers, have evaded searching parties. Two small posses left Salem today, determined to carry on the search until the Gibsona are captured. One group, led by Lieutenant John G. Weir, of the state police, returned here after an eight-hour night search. “We’ll not give up until we bring those Gibsons in,” Charles Moore, deputy sheriff and leader of a posse, said before he left Salem. Town Marshal Elmer Gerald, wounded in the jail raid, was reported worse at the New Albany hospital. He rallied late Tuesday after hopes for recovery seemed fading. Sheriff Mllb Trinkle and his wife, Ida, also victims of the Gibson brothers’ gunfire, were recovering. The raid followed capture of

•John and Cleas Spurlock, who were lodged in the jail charged with the murder of the Gibson clan leader. Four Gibson brothers—Otis, Gilfred, Dan and Alonzo—came down from the hills to “get the Spurlocks.” In the fight Otis was killed. Later Gilfred was captured, but Dan and Alonzo found freedom and safety in the hills, where they are believed to be hiding in the home of some Kentucky or Tennessee family. Gives $175,000 to School By United Press LONDON, Dec. 31.—Mrs. Edward S. Harkness of New York, wife of the founder of the Pilgrim trust fund for British charity, has given $175,000 to Lady Margaret hall, the senior women’s college of Oxford university, to be used for the erection 6f anew block of student rooms.

CITY MAN WINS ANQTHERJEDAL Colonel Shearer Honored by Nicaraguan President. The much bemedaled and decorated Lieutenant Colonel Maurice E. Shearer, United States marines, who was bom and reared in Indianapolis, and now is in charge of the naval statian at Cavite, Philppine islands, is the recipient of a new award. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Shearer, live at 4999 Brookville road, and his sister. Miss Samuella Shearer, is a teacher at Washington high school. This time it is the medal of the

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republic t^^^N icarlgua awarded Shearer ay President Moncada in “recognition of exceptional services rendered to the republic Oct. 16 1 1929. 1 Shearer was in command of the marines during the disturbances there that year. The metal was presented publicly by Read Admiral Edward B. Fenner, commandant of the Sixteenth naval district. Officers of the ships at the base and the entire attachment attended the ceremony. Colonel Shearer also holds the Navy cross, the Army Distinguished Service cross for bravery while a major of the Fifth marines at Belleau Wood; the Croix de Guerre with palms from France for valor at Soissons; the cross of the Legion of Honor, presented in 1922 when he was made a Chevalier of France, and two silver stars for the victory medal of the United States.