Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 269, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 March 1931 — Page 11

MARCH 21,1931

WILEY, RUSHVILLE TRIUMPH IN FRIDAY NIGHT CONTESTS

Terre Haute Quintet Finishes Strongly in Last Quarter to Thump Greensburg Five; Elkhart Downs Marion in Afternoon Encounter.

Old man upset reached into the hat and drew out one of his annual surprise packages, never less than one daily, when Rushville’s roaring Lions turned, the dope bucket topsy-turvy by knocking off Horace Mann, 21 to 20. It was the first night game on the opening program of the twentieth annual Indiana High School Association basketball championships at Butler field house Friday night. The Horsemen, rated as the “northern plague” and a dangerous dark horse contender for titular honors, led most of the way. Rushville, one of the smallest teams competing for the crown, stayed close behind the husky Gary lads. Wilkinson sniping in the majority of points from his forward berth. Thompson and Elser, forward and center respectively, performed brilliantly for the losers.

Fouls kept Rushville in the running during the third quarter, and with only a few minutes to play, Horace Mann held a 20 to 17 edge, and appeared powerful enough to retain the advantage. Subs Enter Tilt Bob Hinshaw, Rushville coach, desired to give his substitutes state tourney experience, and he sent them all to the scorers bench to report. Before the reserves could take the court, Wilkinson fired in a fielder that made the count 20 to 19. After the next tip-off, Walker, lanky sub center, grabbed the ball, fumbled it, picked it up, dropped it again, and stumbled. Getting a firm grasp on the leather, he shoved i tgoalward, and it plunked through. Meanwhile, Hinshaw had rushed his regulars back to the official scorer and they rushed onto the pine strips with only a few seconds play. Gary made a vain effort to score, but the leather bounded off the hoop as the gun sounded. Wiley of Terre Haute closed with h rush to down a battling Greensourg crew, 31 to 18, after playing on even terms in the first half. Oliger and Dal Gilliland kept the Pirates In front during the first half, but Norm Cottom, one of the , cleverest guards in the state, turned •he tide Wiley way in the second half, with four buckets. Wiley Finishes Strong At one time, the losers were in front five points but Wiley rallied to go ahead, 11 to 10, at half time. Throughout the third quarter, Greensburg remained within three points of the Terre Haute five, but ■ ..lumped badly in the closing minutes. While fans for the most part considered Friday’s program not quite up to standard, two of the tilts will go down among the most thrilling in history. Preceding the Rushville-Horace Mann thriller, Washington, in a morning game, had scored two field goals in the last half minute of play to gain a 23-to-22 triumph over Shortridge of Indianapolis. De Jernett’s final bucket came two seconds before the gun. In the final afternoon game Friday, Elkhart’s husky cacr--- led by Patanelli, big center who scored eleven points, and Riblet, forward, with eight, dropped Marlon, 26 to 22. Elkhart led throughout, and the Giants threatened only late in the game when Patanelli left the floor on fouls.

Big Crackup By United Press KANSAS CITY, March 21. Ten million dozen eggs will be cracked and either frozen or powdered by the Tranln Egg Products Company here within the next five months. The company, one of the few of its kind in the country, sells the liquid and powdered eggs to bakers, candy makers and manufacturers of ice creaip, noodles and macaroni. Eggs from Missouri and Kansas are preferred because the yolks are a deeper yellow and the w'hites of thicker consistency. The eggs are packed in 30gallon cans and then frozen before being shipped.

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Operation of the new municipal airport near Ben Davis is being directed by Charles E. Cox Jr., prominent Indianapolis aviator, who, last week, was named superintendent. Cox, formerly assistant superintendent, succeeds Paul H. Moore, resigned.

Such Nerve! By United Press PHILADELPHIA, March 21. —ls you must offer people free rides—be sure you own the automobile. William Hopkins was arrested by police for running a “free ride racket.” Loitering near bus terminals, police say, he would invite a person waiting for a bus to ride with him. On the way to “his” machine, he would suggest the guest might buy a bit of liquor to liven tile journey. Then he would disappear with the liquor money and the “guest’’ would have the pleasure of explaining his presence to the real owner of the car. Hopkins is held under $2,500 bail.

Hail, the Count! ‘Twas a Great Day for Gabe When Nobility Proved Genuine.

Bp United Pre '• ANSAS CITY, Mo., March 21. —Now and then to give class to the wrestling matches he promotes, Gabe Kaufman has engaged contestants with dubious royal titles. It was In line with this technique of attracting publicity to his card that Kaufman diffidendly presented Count Ermak Harkovsky to the sports desk of a Kansas City newspaper. “The count is going to wrestle Monday night,” he announced, somewhat apologetically, “and I figured you might want a story about him. Swell guy, regular fellow.” The promoter lapsed into squirming silence as the count told hb? story—how he left his Russian uhlans, which he commanded as a lieutenant-colonel, when all was lost, how he escaped to China and then to Paris, where he learned to wrestle. To the sports writer it was the same old story—with variations. He had an idea. “Let’s all go over to see Dr. M. W. Pickard,” he said. “He knows all about Russia.” Kaufman groaned when the count accepted the invitation. a a a ‘V''iOUNT HARKOVSKY, eh?” V> was Dr. Pickard’s greeting. A wrestler, eh? Well, well!” And he launched into a rapid discourse in Russian. The count replied. Color returned to Kaufman’s face. “Yes, I knew your father,” Dr. Pickard said in English. “He lived across the Black sea from my province. Your family was admitted to the nobility in the reign of Catherine the Great.” “Yes, yes,” the count replied. Dr. Pickard drew a tiny rusted iron medal from his desk—“the priceless medal of Catherine the Great, given for truth, honor and bravery, as you know,” he said, turning to the count. There were tears in the doctor’s eyes. “Take it—you have won it,” Dr. Pickard said. “Great day, count,” Kaufman said as they left the hospital. You get a medal. I get publicity. Our friend here gets a story. Great stuff.”

Bell Faces French Pair Borotra Favorite to Cop Indoor Singles Net Crown. BY HENRY M’LEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, March 21.—Berkeley Bell, a rangy, stoop-shouldered, 22-year-old Texan, today provided the final and most serious obstacle to Jean Borotra’s ambition of making the 1931 national indoors tennis championships an all-French triumph. Borotra, paired with his countryman, Christian Boussus, already has won the doubles title—his third doubles triumph since 1925. If he succeeds in defeating Bell, and he is a two-to-one favorite to accomplish the feat, he will take possession of the singles title for the fourth time. He won previously in 1925, 1927 and 1929, retiring the championship trophy, and now seeks a leg on the new trophy placed in competition last season and won by Francis T. Hunter. Bell's participation in the finals is a distinct surprise. The Texan ranked eleventh in national standings, is noted as an upsetter of the mighty, but he had been conceded little chance against Frank Shields of New York, America’s No. 2 ranking player. However, Bell played inspired tennis and eliminated Shields, 9-11, 6-4, 12-10, 6-4, in the most bitterly fought indoors match in years. Borotra reached the finals Thursday by defeating Perrine Rockafellow of New York, and his competition Friday was limited to the doubles finals. Borotra and Boussus had little difficulty in defeating Cliff Sutter of New Orleans and Pierre Landry of France, 7-5, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4. FEDERATED CLUBS HOLD CONVENTION Mrs. Edwin F. Miller, president of the Indiana Federation of Clubs, spoke on “Our Common Goal,” at the convention of the Thirteenth district federation which closed Wednesday in Rochester. La Porte was chosen as the place for the 1932 convention. Officers of the district who were re-elected are Mesdames Claud Steele, Knox, president; W, I. Elliott, Winona Lake, vice-president; E. N. Cook, Plymouth, secretary, and Frank Brown, Elkhart, treasurer. Two hundred women attended. .... YALE SWIMMERS LEAD .... By United Press NEW YORK, March today led the sixteen schools entered in the national intercollegiate swimming championships with a total of eight qualifiers Friday for flßiifi, f

Fans Go Into Annual Cage Tourney Frenzy

When heavy-chested pigskin tolers creep all In the capital city to cheer the Horsemen fll '*■. •% 4 ||L into a huddle on the gridiron, fireworks from Horace Mann. |||| |L 'WwWlim > fllfe usually are subsequent, but when four Short- That court is nothing when state tourna- Mm 1-' "% ||||| ridge “co-eds” hit the same formation before ment time rolls around Circuit Judge Harry ®||i a basketball game, who can tell what will O. Chamberlin was ready to admit this fill.- t 111 follow? , morning, when The Times photographer f -Jf£ What did happen surprised many of the caught him sauntering toward Butler field m , ijyißf|fjijggaßi v” ” " fans at Butler field house as the state tourney house with Esther Dunham, a Shortridge “ v • \ opened today. Shortridge almost defeated pupil. - v Igfg Washington, last year’s champs, and their “I adjourned court so I wouldn’t miss the > ' w ' showing was not lessened by this group in tipoff,” said the judge, shown in the upper n Hg • g|& the upper left photo, Martha Norman, Aline right picture. NiNHI fl| Bailey, Emma Jean Tucker and Marjorie Lower left is Herbert Hayes, who lugs a i FfPendleton, who talked the strategy of the football for Shortridge, bringing Marie Pen- ' m* game over before the first whistle. nington, also of Shortridge, up to his level to ' p ; Basketball fans, parents and children, this tell her how, when and why Shortridge made family from Gary, in the lower left picture. little mistakes that put them out of the an- p ' T They are W. E. McCullough and his family, nual battle in the first game. m ~

When heavy-chested pigskin toters creep into a huddle on the gridiron, fireworks usually are subsequent, but when four Shortridge “co-eds” hit the same formation before a basketball game, who can tell what will follow? What did happen surprised many of the fans at Butler field house as the state tourney opened today. Shortridge almost defeated Washington, last year’s champs, and their showing was not lessened by this group in the upper left photo, Martha Norman, Aline Bailey, Emma Jean Tucker and Marjorie Pendleton, who talked the strategy of the game over before the first whistle. Basketball fans, parents and children, this family from Gafy, in the lower left picture. They are W. E. McCullough and his family,

MUNCIE, LOGANSPORT AND WASHINGTON VICTORS IN MORNING TOURNEY TILTS

BY DICK MILLER Frankfort and Greencastle advanced into the quarterfinals of the state finals high school basketball tournament this afternoon, Frankfort downing Bluffton, 28 to 19, and Greencastle toppling Central of Evansville, 20 to 15. Muncie, Washington and Logansport this morning advanced into the quarter finals and Saturday morning at 8:30 will find Muncie paired against Washington and Logansport against Frankfort at 9:30. 15,000 in Stands Fully 15,000 fans were in their seats as the Frankfort-Bluffton contest got under way this afternoon. The Marion-Elkhart fracas got away to a swift start as Hutcheson dropped in a field goal for Marion. Riblet evened the count with a field goal from the foul circle and Reed’s free toss made it 3-2, Marion. Patanelli looped in a field goal to give Elkhart a short-lived lead. Casey eased in a free throw to make it 4-all. Riblet, fouled while shooting, gave Elkhart the edge with two. charity heaves. Casey’s free throw made It 6-5 and then Reed’s field goal gave Marion a 7-6 edge as the quarter ended. Parmater Knots Count Parmater's free* throw knotted the tally again and Wilson sent the Blue Blazers into a 9-7 lead with a field goal from side center. Riblet added another to make it 11-7. Casey arched in a free throw, but Patanelli lengthened the score to 12-8 with a similar toss. Riblet looped in a field goal to make it 14-8 as the half ended. Panatelli fired in a field goal and Morrow came right back with one for Marion. Casey’s free throw made it 16-11 and Wilson connected with one from the comer to make it 18-11. Riblett raised it two with an over-head shot Marion Stages Rally Reed looped in a field goal and Morrow followed it up with a free throw. A moment later Morrow arched in a field goal to make it 20-16. Patanelli came out of a scrimA .tvj-fioiatei tea

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all in the capital city to cheer the Horsemen from Horace Mann. That court is nothing when state tournament time rolls around Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin was ready to admit this - morning, when The Times photographer caught him sauntering toward Butler field house with Esther Dunham, a Shortridge pupil. “I adjourned court so I wouldn’t miss the tipoff,” said the judge, shown in the upper right picture. Lower left Is Herbert Hayes, who lugs a football for Shortridge, bringing Marie Pennington, also of Shortridge, up to his level to tell her how, when and why Shortridge made little mistakes that put them out of the annual battle in the first game.

hart. Riblett raised it to 24-16 with one from under the net. Patanelli dropped in a field goal for the Blue-Blazers with a freak shot from the foul circle, as the quarter ended with the score at 26-16. Reed dropped in a two-pointer from under the hoop to make it 26-18. Panatelli fouled Reed and left the contest on personals, Strintz replacing him, as Reed missed the toss. Mills of Marion dashed down the floor for a field goal that made it 26-20. Reed arched in a field goal and Elkhart called for time with the score at 26-22. The game ended with no further scoring.

Greencastle-Evansville

Greencastle rushed into a huge early lead over Evansville. Dawson started the parade of field goals with one from the center of the court and D. Stone followed with one from the side, McAnnly flipped one in from under the hoop and Hurst fired another goal through on a foul-line pivot play. Hurst sneaked into a corner and pushed another through the meshes to make it 10-0. D. Stone looped In a free throw and Hurst got a field goal from side center to make it 13-0 as the quarter closed. Central Scores Twice A minute after the second period opened, Behagg dribbled through the Greencastle defense to score a goal for Central’s first points. Riggs looped in Central’s second field goal from side center and the Tigers called for time. D. Stone tickled the meshes with a field goal to bring the score to 15-4. The half ended a moment later. Barnett came up to the center of the floor and fired a field goal through the nets to make the count 15-6. Behagg connected with a onehander and Sadler brought the count to 15-10 with another long shot. McAnnly came through with a beautiful field goal to raise the count to 17-10 as the third quarter ended. D. Stone flipped In a free throw and followed it with a field goal that made it 20-10. Royster added two points to Central's total with a field goal and Barnett sent one in from the center to make it 20-14 as Greencastle called for time, . Sion jaada 1$ 30-14 &tb

throw’. The game ended a moment later. GREENCASTLE 'EVANSVILLE G P TPi G PTP H. Stone, t . 0 0 OBehagK.f ... 2 0 4 X). Stone,!.. 3 2 B!ffi ses r l l 3 McAnnly, c.. 2 0 4 Royster, c*! I 1 o 2 Hurst, g .... 3 0 6|sadler, g ... 1 0 2 Dawson, g... 1 0 2 Barnett, g ..204 ,Hester, g ... 0 0 0 Totals 9 2 20 j Totals ~7 ~1 15

Frankfort-Bluffton

The game started slowly and it was several minutes before Shaver of Frankfort registered the first points with an easy field goal. The Hot Dogs fumbled the ball and kicked it around for five minutes, Warnock of Bluffton tossing a free throw in the meantime. On a double foul, Thompson and Warnock both registered for one each. Stroup and Lawhead carried the ball down in succession, each connecting for field goals. Ernshwiller’s long shot fell short, but Bender grabbed it and flipped it through the nets for a field goal as the quarter ended and the Hot Dogs out ahead, 7-4. Shaver arched in a field goal, quickly followed by a similar shot by Locke as the second quarter opened. Bluffton rained the basket with shots, all in vain. Heser arched in a free toss and then Stroup eased in a field goal. Fouled when shooting a minute later, he made two free throws. Warnock fouled Thompson and left the game on fouls, Showalter replacing him as Thompson sent the count 16-5. Lawhead Sco- ~ Easily Lawhead moved into a comer and a display of brilliant passing wound up at his spot, from where he looped a field goal as the half ended. Frankfort was leading, 18-5. Rector hoisted a field goal through the nets and Bender swished through another a moment later. Thompson batted in a Frankfort field goal and I<awhead made it 22-9 with a left-handed shot. Hesher fired from side center to make it 22-11 as the third quarter ended. Thompson was open for an easy field goal, but Rector came back with a field goal and Bender a free throw to make the count 24-14. Shaver Adds One Point Shaver hit for a free throw and Emshwiller made it 25-16 with a field goal from the middle of the court. Stroup added a point to the Hot Dogs’ total with a free toss. grhnmnrtn loaned In A BaIH gnnl

and Emshwilier came back with a field goal. Hesher added a free throw, bringing the count to 28-19, as the game ended. The summary: FRANKFORT I BLUFFTON G FtP G FTP lawhead.!.. 3 0 6 j Bender, f ... 2 1 5 Thompson, f 2 2 6 Emshwiller. 12 0 4 Stroup, c ... 33 9:Hesher. c ... 1 2 4 Shaver, g ..2 0 4 1 Rector, g ... 2 0 4 Locke, g .... 1 O 2iWarnock. g... 0 2 2 Garrott. g ..1 0 2'Showalter, g.. 0 0 0 Farlins. f.... 0 0 0 Staver.t ... .0 0 0 Ulmer, i .... 0 0 0 Totals ..12 5~ 51 Totals ....~7 *5 19 Muncie had little trouble sweeping into the second round of play, thumping Kendallville, 37 to 16. Washington, however, ran into a stone wall defense that Shortridge flung up in the second game and the champion Hatchets were forced to stage the most thriling rally in the tournament history to eke out their victory. Shortridge rushed into the lead in the last quarter, and in the last minute held a one-point edge. Heckman found himself open and made it a three-point margin. Won by De Jernctt On the next tip-off, De Jernet batted the ball back, rushed to the foul line and received the pass. He feinted and dribbled under for a field goal. The players went back for the next tip-off and “Big Dave” again tapped the leather back into Heavenridge’s hands. The giant Negro star dashed under the basket, tumnig to receive a marvelous bulletlike pass from Heavenridge. Leaping into the air “Big Dave” flipped the ball through the meshes for the winning field goal. Only two seconds remained as the bill passed through the nets and the gun went off before the players could even move from their places. Veterans of tournaments and old coaches could remember no such thrilling episode in tourney history. Logansport rushed into an early lead over Brownstown, but the little downstate five came back with a rush to even the score in the second half, and from that point the Berries were forced to fight desperately for control of the ball. Brownstown connected for several thrilling long shots and the Logans’ last-minute spurt sent the “dark horse” team down to .defeat. Thousands of fans over the state poured telephone and telegraph congratulations to The Times and WFBM throughout the day for the broadcast of the tournament. With Blythe and Tommy Hendricks at the microphone, assisted by a galaxy of noted coaches and experts, fans were being given the very best in news from the state tourney floor. High school boys in yellow corduroys and jubilant throngs of carefree girls joined the crowd of fans that pushed their way past doormen, ticket-takers into the giant arena. Hundreds of the arrivals carried traveling bags, while others bore pillows with which to make their seats more comfortable^ Inside, the morning son flooded through the east windows of the fleldhouae above the surging mass of 15,000. It was a great day and

NOTED WRITERS PROTEST U. S. POLICY IN CUBA Mencken y Sinclair Thomas Sign Remonstrance to State Department. Bp United Prcss WASHINGTON. March 21.—A protest against state department policy toward Cuba was filed with Secretary Henry L. Stimson today by a group of prominent economists, clergymen and writers composing the international committee for political prisoners. Charging that President Machado remains in power “only through the sugar and banking interests backed by the state department,” the committee asked that this country adopt a “hands-off” policy toward the island republic. The letter was signed, among others, by H. L. Mencken, Norman Thomas, Upton Sinclair, the Rev. John Haynes Holmes and Professor John Dewey of Columbia. Havan Students Prompt Letter Signers explained the letter was prompted by a message from “the second executive committee” of the students of Havana university during recent months, students there having held demonstrations against Machado. The protest said all memmembers of the “first executive committee” of the school were imprisoned. The message from Havana read: “University and all schools closed. Executive committee in prison. Three students mysteriously have disappeared. Prominent women in jail. Expect your protest in behalf of humanity.” After citing this message those who protested told Stimson: Machado Is Dictator “Under the Platt amendment the United States is pledged to intervention in Cuba for the protection of ‘life, property and individual liberty.’ We are advised from numerous sources that fear of American intervention is the reason why the opposition to the Machado dictatorship, which almost is universal, does not adopt the only available means of opposing that dictatorship; namely, a revolutionary movement. “We are opposed to intervention in Cuba. We regard the present policy of the United States as equivalent to intervention on the side of the Machado and the powerful interests which support him. “This policy in relation to Cuba is opposed throughout Latin-America. It puts the United States in the position of threatening use of superior force in the interest of American investors in Cuba and against the of the Cuban people for the control of their own government.”

Blister ’Em! U. S. ‘Alumni’ of'French Foreign Legion War on Movie Versions.

By United Press NEW YORK, March 21. Thirty men who accumulated an extraordinary collection of blisters in forced marches across the scorching sands of Morocco grimly have loaded their fountain pens to protest that the movies haven't done right by the Foreign Legion. Headed by Dr. Maurice Hamoneau, who served in the legion from 1907 to 1911, they are airing their collective bitterness because the motion picture producers had seen fit to depict the legion members as slant-eyed criminals, former prize fighters, and expert thugs who fled to Morocco to forgive and forget.

AS proof that this is going to be a battle as fierce as any ever waged against desert tribesmen, the former members of the Legion have elected officers. Hamonneau is president and chiefwriter -of -letters - to-motion-pic-ture-producers. He announced the situation is grave, and said he is even aroused sufficiently to march in a parade —any parade. “The early pictures about tbe Legion were terrible,” said Ha-' monneau. “The uniforms weren’t right; the wrong music was played; the soldiers were all excriminals or young men who had been disappointed in love. “Lately, these technical details have been improved because Captain Van Der Ecker, a former member of the Legion, now is in Hollywood to advise the motion picture on how to produce Legion pictures. Hamonneau said the Legion is no haven for criminals, because a man can be extradited, and officers constantly carry pictures of criminals to help authorities get them out of the Legion. u n “ A ND these stories about offix"V cers knocking down privates and sending them to certain death among the dunes where the riffs linger in ambush? Nothing to it. “Privates and officers are pals; the food is excellent; songs are sung around the campfire; and when there is fighting to be done everybody fights. In short, just one big happy family.” Occasionally a recruit starts recounting wondrous tales of his adventures in stray places of the world, Hamonneau said. Then someone takes him aside and, in big-brother fashion, tells him that it is not nice to lie. The recruit sees the error of his ways, his eyes dampen and before you can say “Foreign Legion” everybody is singing “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Sarazen and Tornesa Tied By United Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 20. Gene Sarazen, Great Neck, L. 1., and Joe Turnesa, New York, were tied for leadership of the annual $15,00 Lagorce open golf tournament at completion of the second round today. Both turned in cards of 139 lor mm

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Turn About Film Folk Entertained for One Night as Rest From Entertaining.

Oner a month thr Mayfair. Hollywood’* most exclnsive motion picture club, has a dinner dance for members and their cuests only. It is the one time movie folk ean re fotethcr and be themselves awav from the ever curious public. Dan Thomas. Hollywood correspondent for XEA Service and The Times, attended the Mayfair dance a few nights aro and tells you here lust what it is like. BY DAN THOMAS XEA Service Writer Hollywood, March 21.— a night at Mayfair. . . . This is moviedom’s big night .. . every one who is any one ft here . . . and each has only one thought

... to have one rip roaring big time. . . . There may be a few headaches in the morning . . . but the fun all arc having now justifies them. Waiters moving swiftly but quietly hither and yon . . . showing new arrivals to their tables . . filling glasses with ice . . . serving huge fruit cocktails

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... a blare of hot jazz from the orchestra . . . and couples from all around making a dash for a central spot ... the dance floor ... to work up an appetite for the next pinner course. Beautiful Mary Brian dancing with so many different men it’s impossible to figure out who she came with .. . first Arthur Lake ... then Jack Oakie . . . and Buddy Rogers . . . plus several others ... it must be terrible for the poor guy who drags such a popu-

lar “fern.” . . . Estelle Taylor having her picture taken with Walter Huston . . . and Walter enjoying the procedure immensely. Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson and Richard Barthelmess in a big huddle . . . bet there’s some dirty work afoot somewhere ... or if there isn t there soon will be . . .

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no telling what might happen when those three get together . . . they’re dangerous. . . . Jimmy and Lucille Gleason dividing their attention between the dancers and some appropriate wisecracks authored by Eddie Mannix. Dancing with Frances Dade . . . and receiving envious glances from several of the gentlemen around . . . sure she’s a blonde ... a scuffling of chairs, as all eyes are turned toward the dance floor where a group of chorus boys dressed in tramp outfits are doing

a ballet dance ... nobody enjoys being entertained more than these folk who spend their lives entertaining others. Hoot Gibson and his wife, Sally Eilers, having a big reunion party after Hoot’s long vaudeville tour in the cast. . . . They make a great couple even though there is quite a

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difference in their ages . . . Marian Nixon and her husband are there, too. . . . Sally and Marian are the closest of friends. Dan Danker paying considerable attention to Carmen Pantages . . . She certainly isn’t hard on the eyes . . . but what a lot of tough luck she has had during the last year. Mack Sennett and Marjorie Beebe trying out anew step .. . that man never will get old. . . . Norma Shearer talking in low tones to her own husband, Irving Thalberg. . . .

One would think they had been married too long for that . . . but it seems that they haven't. . . . Carole Lombard and- William Powell. . . . They seem to be giving Hollywood its newest romance. .. . Carmel Myers and her husband, Ralph Blum, apparently more interest in their dinner than the

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dancing. A clock somewhere striking 3 o’clock . . , and some of the dancers starting to go home . . . with the party really just getting good. .. . The orchestra quitting, too. . . . That’s the sign for every one else to go home. .. . Can't have any fun without music. A few of the ultra curious still standing around outside the Biltmore waiting to see the stars as they depart for home. . . . Some persons don’t seem to know when it’s time to go to bed. . . . Homeward bound through practically deserted streets. Religious Session Ends By United Press LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 21. The Tippecanoe county young people’s council of religious education closed its annual meeting here today. Speakers included Professor H. Heinmiller, Naperville, 111.; Miss Audrey Swint of the Indiana girls’ school, Clermont; B. A. Schnell, Indianapolis, state Y. M. C. A. boys* secretary, and the Rev. H. B. Bollinger of the Purdue Wesley foundation. Auto Thief Held By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., March 21— Harry Estes, Yorkton, surprised two youths in the act of stealing his automobile. He captured and held one until police arrived. The other escaped. The youth in custody is Harry Van Buskirk, 18, 527 Chase street, Indianapolis. He confessed, saying he and his companion planned to steal the automobile for joy, ride,