Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 52, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 July 1931 — Page 13
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BY WALTER D. HICKMAN.
TNDIANA is contributing its share of the new poets to the world Just now. I have before me a copy of the July issue of “Kaleidoscope," a national magazine of poetry. The issue includes a poem by Katherine Ventres Welch of Ft. Wayne and one by Lionel Wiggam Os Indianapolis. “Behind the Plough," by Miss Welch, has the honor of being the first poem in the July issue. Wiggam is a member of the Indiana Poetry Society and Love Story Magazine. Indiana Poetry Magazine, Breezy Stories and various newspapers have published his Writings. “Exotic" is the title of Wiggam’s fcontrlbution to Kaleidoscope. / Both poems have real merit. M M M THE greatest gains in population in the United States have been made by the two playground states of Florida and California. The figures in a striking comparion appear in the new edition of Lippincott’s Pronouncing Gazetteer of the World compiled by Angelo and Louts Heilprin and first published by J. B. Lipplncott Company In 1855. Los Angeles, it shows, has risen from 576.873 in 1920. to 1,238,048 in 1930. Miami jumped from P 9.371 in 1920 to 110,637 in 1930. M M M DHAN GOPAL MUKERJI Is spending the summer on Merfyall road, New Milford, Conn. . . . Fmest Weekley, whose new book, > Cruelty to Words,” E. P. Dutton frill publish in August, writes that he spends most of his leisure time reading detective stories. “In fact,” he says, “I can read anything ex(cept Strindberg and Mr. Bernard Shaw. I used to spend my summers in the Alps, but a stiff joint s now condemns me to spend them In my garden encouraging my pears to ripen.” . , . Marion Nichol Rawson, author of “When Antiques '.Were Young," reports that she will spend several weeks this summer In Alstead, N. H., where she will work on her new book, “Highway Life.” MUM MEXICO is a violent country, . .IVAmore remote and strange than *any I have ever visited,” says Stuart Chase in his newest book, “Mexico, A Study of Two Americas,” which the Literary Guild has selected for August and which the Macmillan Company will publish Aug. 4. “Violent are the contrasts, the color, violent the. landscape and storms and violent pressure on the membrane of the ear as one ascends or drops 2,000 feet an hour •—a normal traveling ratio. Only the people and the long-suffering burros are gentle,” he continues. MUM "Lady With a Past,” by Harriet Henry (Morrow! went into a second printing four days after publication. . . . Charles J. Finger’s i“Adventure Under Sapphire Skies” /(Morrow) has also gone into a second printing. . . . “Hansel the Gander,” by Katherine Kuebler, will be transcribed into Braille. . . . Honore W. Morrow is now in Darken, Conn., putting the finishing touches in her novel about Daniel Webster, which Morrow plans to ‘publish this fall. . . . Francis Griswold, author of “The Tides of Malvern.” has sailed for Italy to tepend the summer in Lord Grimthorpe’s famous old villa up in the hills above Naples. He plans to finish his new novel, "Sea Island Lady.” n a m On July 16. William Morrow & Cos. will publish: “Audacious Fool,” by Taylor Bytium. . “Green Wine,” by Owen Archer. ‘ Murder in the Cellar," by Louise ICppley and Rebecca Gayton. “Smuggler's Luck,” by Edouard Etackpole. M M M Rex Beach will spend the summer in New York as usual, in his pent-house apartment at Central ' Park West, except for a short trip to Newfoundland in search of material for his next novel. Before writing his just-published novel. “Money Mad,” he went to Wall Street for his material, studying the activities of a customer’s woman, in order to cast his heroine in that role. He says he got caught in the crash —adding. “Who didn’t?” He feels that there is more daring, initiative, and individuality of thought in Wall Street than in the gold rush scenes of the far north which he used to write about.
WATER SUIT DELAYED HlneM of Counsel Prevents Rates . and Service Hearing. Due to the Illness of former Senator William H. Hill, attorney for the Vincennes Water Company, oral arguments in the case for reduced rates and Improved service brought against the company by the city of , Vincennes was not heard at the atatehouse as scheduled today. Commissioner Howell Ellis of the public service commission has the matter in charge. death scene shunned Buyer Looking for Barbecue Stand Where Fatal Shooting Occurred. f Timet Special ANDERSON. Ind . July 10.—The roadhouse of Lee Skinner, who was found shot to death in the place on Feb. 7, has been reappraised by • order of Judge Bartlett H. Campbell after a commissioner failed to And a buyer at the original value of 15,000. The property is valued at $4,000 in the new appraisal. Skinner's death created a mystery which has never been solved. • City detectives declared he shot • himself with suicidal intent. County authorities contended it was a case of murder, but they were never able SuiKfttft HASSES*
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WORKING DAYS INCREASED BY STATEPLANTS Industries at Richmond and Mishawaka Providing More Employment. MINE OUTLOOK BETTER Three Pits in Terre Haute District Expected to Enlarge Forces. BY CHARLES C. STONE, State Editor. The Times Some improvement in employment conditions was noted in a business and industrial survey of Indiana for the week ended today. The Swayzee-Robinson Company plant at Richmond, which has been operating on a four-day a week schedule, has increased to*five days a week with about 175 men on the pay roll. , Announcement is made by the Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Manufacturing Company that several departments which had been operating on half time, will be on a four-day a week basis beginning Monday. Mine Contracts Signed A combined force of 250 men employed in three coal mines in the Terre Haute district will be increased soon, it was announced following signing of agreements by operators’ and miners’ union officials. Mines involved are the Lower Vein No. 3, St. Mary's; Queen No. 4. near Jasonville, and Liberty, near Oakland City. Employment will be provided several hundred men In Evansville, in carrying out a $539,000 public works project, including installation of a new fire alarm system. Extensive road building is credited by officials of the Midwest Crushed Stone Company at Greencastle, for a heavy volume of business. Shipments of one day this week were 1,966 tons. As reserve stocks are being depleted, it is said steady employment will be provided for several months, even should the demand slacken. Business Increase Officials of the Stark Sound Engineering Company, anew Ft. Wayne industry, announce business for the second month largely in excess of that of the first month. A building to house a lacquer and finishing department is being built at the plant of the Overhead Door Corporation at Hartford City. A steel warehouse to cost $20,000 will be erected soon at the plant of the Foster-Forbes Glass Company, Marlon. Studebaker Corporation, South Bend, announces automobile sales for the second quarter of 1931 show an increase of 9.5 per cent over those of the same period last year. Total sales for the quarter this year were 18,037 cars. Sale of the Advance Rumely Thresher Company, Laporte, to the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee, has been completed.
FLIERS WILL TRY TOKIO TRIP AGAIN
FLORISTS IN CITY TO LAUNCH AD CAMPAIGN Recent Combine of Dealers Results in Starting of Drive.
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Retail and wholesale florists and florist supply houses began an extensive advertising campaign with award of a large contract to W. S. Akin Advertising Agency today, of which W. S. Akin is head. The florists recently combined into the Allied Florists of Ind ianapolis, Inc. Akin said the campaign will entail extensive use
of newspapers with continuity and consistency of outdoor advertising. Two months will be required to shape the work and finish plotting the campaign. CITY MAN HONORED AT MARINE INSTITUTE Corporal J. A Harris Cited for Proficiency in Studies. WASHINGTON, July 10.—Corporal James Alfred Harris, a United States marine from Indianapolis, has been awarded his sixth diploma for proficiency in business subjects taught by the marine corps institue here. He was congratulated by Major General B. H. Fuller, commandant of the marine corps. His diploma was for “accountancy,” but he holds five others in subjects relating to business training awarded by the same school. Corporal Harris, who is now stationed at Washington, formerly made his home with his mother, Mrs. Vina May Harris. 3218 East Washington street, Indianapolis. He enlisted in 1928.
’Tis to Weep By United Press COLUMBUS, 0., July 10.— Tears flowed profusely in the rooms of officials at the Ohio state penitentiary here when electricians accidentally tripped a switch in a guard room. Six tear gas bombs exploded, sending the officials, red-eyed and weeping, racing out into the open air.
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It Is Talent That Tells —Even in Prison Yards
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PLAYGROUNDS IN SAFETY FETE Garfield Park to Be Scene of Pageant Tonight. A safety pageant participated In by children from eleven city playgrounds will be presented at 8 tonight in the open air theater at Garfield park under auspices of the city recreation department. Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker will be the principal speaker. The program will Include girls and boys quartets, both white and Negro; tap dancing, acrobatic numbers, musical selections and a safety playlet presented by children of Garfield playground. A real stop and go sign, with miniature automobiles, will be used on the stage In the pageant. The pageant is being presented under direction of Mrs. Norma Koster, recreation department supervisor; Lieutenant Frank Owens, playground safety director, and his assistant, Timothy McMahon. FLAY HITCH-HIKING Practice Outlawed in Eight States, Says Stoops. Eight states and the District of Columbia now make the practice of hitch-hiking unlawful, Tod Stoops, secretary-manager of the Hoosier Motor Club, said today. Legislation designed to promote safety threatened by persons crowding out on the highways to solicit rides now is in force in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Wisconsin, said Stoop. “At present,” he asserted, “due to the large number of unemjfloyed, there are an unusually large number of hitch-hikers. Loan Fond for Students BLOOMINGTON, Ind., July 10.— A $5,000 loan fund for girl students at Indiana university has been created by the will of Sarah C. Duncan, filed for probate in the office of the county clerk here. .
Robbins and Jones Are Undaunted by Failure to Finish. By United Press NOME, Alaska, July 10.—Undaunted by failure on their first attempt, Reg L. Robbins and Hurold S. Jones said today that they will try again to make a non-stop refueling flight from the United States to Tokio. “We just didn’t get the breaks, that’s all,” said Robbins, the 28-year-old Texan, who set a world's endurance record two years ago in a rickety second-hand plane. “We're not licked yet,” said Jones, a wealthy oil man, “and we’re entitled to another chance at the job.” The attempt of Robbins and Jones to fly 5,100 miles from Seattle to Tokio without a stop ended Thursday when their monoplane, the Ft. Worth, was forced down by fog and rain. The weather prevented them from refueling the Ft. Worth from their supply ship. The fliers said today they will rest for a few days before starting the return flight back to Seattle. PAPER WILL BE SOLD Court Orders Disposition of News at Michigan City, Sept. 15. By United Press MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., July 10. —The Michigan City Evening News will be sold to the highest bidder on Sept. 15, to settle the estate of Charles J. Robb, who owned the paper in partnership with Herbert R. Misener, Judge Harry Cumpacker ordered Thursday. It was directed that bids be filed with Misener. Robb died several months ago.
HAYDEN, 19, LIKES SNAKES SO HE ADOPTS A SEVEN-FOOTER
BY SAM KNOTT United Pres* Staff Csrresvendent CHICAGO, July 10.—Into the Gold Coast neighborhood, w’here live the McCormicks and the Palmers, strolled 19-year-old Hayden B. Harris, a 7-foot bull snake coiled about his neck. But the excitement in the neighborhood was mild compared to what transpired when Harris carried the. wriggling serpent into m P& eate* SB*
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By United Press NEW YORK, July 10.—Talent will tell behind prison walls as surely as behind roll top desks, according to the experience of former prominent citizens now confined to penitentiaries. For example, Asa Keyes, onetime demon prosecutor cjf Los Angeles, after a few months in San Quentin prison has w r orked up to the job of prison dentist. A poll of prominent convicts discloses also that Keyes employes his legal talent to advise fellowconvicts on parole matters. Many of Keyes’ prison mates are men placed behind the bars through his own initiative as district attorney in Los Angeles and Hollywood. One of these is the famous old prize fighter, Norman Selby, (Kid McCoy.) Keyes is doing his best to get the Kid paroled. McCoy is serving from three to
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Top (left to right)—Roland B. Wernke, Earl R. Paul, Charles D. Hancock and Charles E. Atkinson. Bottom (left to right)—Jean Maxine Hunt, Major Willis and Harold-V. Owens.
High dives by a 4-year-old girl; swimming contests between boys of 5, and numerous other events by boys an<j girls ranging in ages to their teens. That will be the varied program offered Sunday afternoon at 3 at the Rhodius park pool *w hen all sizes and ages of swimming enthusiasts present their pool fete.
This Week-End
A week-end trip to Lake Manitou is suggested by the travel department of the Hoosier Motor Club. Following is the best route as given by the club: Go north on U. S. Road 31 through Kokomo, Peru to Rochester and thence east to Lake Manitou. The distance is ninety-five miles from Indianapolis and the entire route is paved.
PROSECUTION PLANNED Marion Negro Convicted in Slaying Case Faces Robbery Charge. By Times Special MARION, Ind., July 10.—Prosecuting Attorney Harley Hardin announces that Herbert Cameron, 17, Negro, convicted in the Madison circuit court of manslaughter, will also be forced to stand trial on a charge of robbery while armed. Cameron, whose two accomplices in the murder of Claude Deeter, Aug. 6, lass year, were lynched by a Marion mob, was indicted on five counts by the Grant county grand jury: Murder, criminal attack, assault and battery, and two counts of robbery while armed. STATE MEN SPEAKERS Finance Company Heads on National Convention Program. T. M. Kaufman, president of the American Association of Finance Companies, and Joseph Stratton, Sullivan, president of the Indiana Association of Finance Companies, are scheduled to speak at a meeting of the officers of the national association at Cedar Point, 0., July 22 to 25.
throw from the Mrs. Edith Rockefeller McCormick mansion and just around the comer from the Drake tower apartment, where Fowler McCormick and his bride, the former Mrs. Anne (Fifi) Stillman, are living. The snake’s name is Johnny, and he was shipped in the mail by a friend in Texas. Hayden received him at h fr office at the
thirty-eight years on charges of killing Mrs. Theresa Mors, on charges which were pressed by the former district attorney, himself now serving from tone to fourteen years for conspiracy to give and receive bribes. The former national prize ring idol made a name for himself in prison too. Until recently he was chief of the San Quentin fire department. Once he even led his men outside the walls to fight brush fires. But the Installation of a nonprisoner fire crew cost McCoy his good job and now he’s ladeling soup In the kitchen. Ed Rosenberg, former prominent broker in Los Angeles, is another who has “made good” in prison. He is an assistant in the San Quentin library, serving out one to fourteen years for conspiring to bribe Kqyes after the
Major Willis, 5, and Skippy Owens, 7. will exhibit fancy diving as will Jean Maxine Hunt, 4, protege of James Clark, pool instructor and guard. The four boys pictured above are “aces” in the swim races scheduled for the afternoon. Asa special attraction Mpjor Willis and Skipp Owens will stage a 25-yard race.
JUDGE BACKS DOWN ON CONSUL ARREST
Spikes Case Against Mexican to 'Avert Bitterness Toward U. S.’ By United Press CHICAGO, July 10.—Danger of serious international complications was believed averted today through the action of Municipal Judge Thomas Green in ordering stricken from the records a six months’ jail sentence against Adolfo Dominguez, acting Mexican consul in Chicago. Judge Green sentenced the consul on a contempt charge, saying Dominguez had created an uproar in his court room. The judge said Dominguez had dared him to sentence him to jail. “I wish,” Judge Green said in rescinding the sentence, “to remove any possible belief that my act was an indication of my feeling toward Mexico or the Mexican people, or to cause any unfriendly relations between Mexico and the United States. “It was my belief that I was dealing with an individual rather than the Mexican government. I regret any complications which may have developed.” The jail sentence against the consul had prompted a series of diplomatic exchanges between Mexico City, Washington, Springfield, 111., and Chicago.
wound him around his neck and started home. As he passed the estate of Mrs. McCormick, Johnny took a sudden notion he’d like to wriggle through the high iron fence and over among the trees and shrubbery, but Harris held him back. Johnny hissed his disappointment and stuck out his tongue at a group of Gold Coast children trailing Harm—at a considerable
failure of the $100,000,000 Julian Petroleum Corporation on the west coast. In the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga., Josiah Kirby, once president of the $30,000,000 Cleveland Discount Company, has put his executive talents to work. But his rise there was too rapid. His ability carried him first to the top of the shoe department, then to the top of the truck department, and finally to an important job on the convict honor farm. Later he was demoted from the farm position and became the driver of former Warden John W. Snook's automobile. When Snook left the prison Kirby was “busted” and sent back to sewing buttons on underwear. He has served five years already and may be In for another two.
Major is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Willis. His father was national diving champion and his mother, the former Thelma Darby, held the national women’s one-mile record. He represents the Indianapolis Athletic Club while the rest of the group will uphold Rhodius park honors.
SLAIN IN BEER FLAT Alleged Owner’s Body Found Seated in Kitchen Chair. By United Press CHICAGO, July 10.—The body of Frank Calinedo, 29-year-old former truck driver who left home after a quarrel, was found today seated upright In the kitchen of the apartment police said he operated as a beer flat. He had been shot to death. Frank Schultz, whom police described as the “caretaker” of the place, was found asleep in another room. He said he had been awakened by the sound of a shot early today, but heard nothing more, and went back to sleep.
INDIANA SQUADRON GETS NEW PLANES
Two new airplanes gleam on the line in front of the One hundred thirteenth observation squadron, Indiana National Guard hangars at Stout field, in Mars Hill today. Soon there will be three more, completing an allotment of new equipment to the Hoosier squadron. , They are Douglas 0-38 observation ships, powered with the Pratt & Whitney Hornet motor. The second plane arrived at Stout field Thursday, having been ferried here from the factory at Santa Monica, Cal., by Captain Thomas Voss of the United States air service, assigned to the national guard squadron.
Mrs. Harris had company when her son arrived home. A woman screamed and fainted when he entered the door. Johnny, disturbed over all the commotion he was causing, got angry and bit another visiting woman mildly. That was too much for Mrs. Harris and she ordered the house cleared at once—if not sooner—of snakes and other pets, so Haydon took Johnny to a vacant house acros>he street and left Him, i.HoraL „ / $ a. m w \
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COPS CONTINUE CAR TOWING-IN Business Men Prepare for Writ Hearing Saturday. Police tow-in of improperly parked autos continued today as attorneys for business men and the city prepared to battle the matter before Superior Judge Joseph R. Williams Saturday. Thursday, police hauled fourteen cars off downtown streets and early’ this morning had impounded one. William A. Boyce, attorney, representing Frank S. Fishback and other business men, seeks to have police restrained from enforcing the law. He has filed an injunction suit charging the law, with its 7 to 9:15 a. m. parking ban, is “oppressive and unreasonable.” City attorneys will support the ordinance at the restraining order hearing Saturday. DOCTOR SENTENCED Starts Term . Imposed for Rum Sale Conviction. Convicted of liquor sale, Dr. Charles A. LaFevre, 2430 West Michigan stret, today started serving a thirty-day jail sentence imposed by Municipal Judge William H. Sheaffer Thursday afternoon. Sheaffer also fined LeFevre SIOO and costs. Police said LaFevre still owes SIOO on a fine that was levied against him last fall following the death of a man in an auto accident. Police then charged the auto death party had originated at LaFevre’s home, where an alleged drinking party was staged. ‘FIGHTING BOB’ SUICIDE U. S. Ex-Representative Once Was Beau Brummel of Congress. By United Press HOUSTON, Tex., July 10—The body of ‘‘Fighting Bob’’ Henry, once considered the Beau Brummel of congress, was taken today to Texarkana, where he began his political career. Henry, who was 67, died at his home Thursday by a bullet from his own pistol. He served In the house of representatives for twenty years and established a reputation as a fluent speaker and the bestdressed man in congress. Henry had been in ill health for several months.
Co-Eds Win 3y United Press MADISON, Wis., July 10.—F. Louise Nardin, who warned University of Wisconsin coeds they might “arouse” male students by wearing red dresses or puckering their lips, will not return to the university next fall as dean of women, it has been announced. Students had charged Miss Nardin with being old-fash-ioned because she told co-eds they must rot wear clocked stockings or stop to drink from water fountains. A university announcement today said Miss Nardin had been offered either a year’s leave of absence or a position in the English department. It was learned that she has not accepted either offer.
The new planes are the army’s latest standard observation planes. They are faster than the Douglas 0-2 type with which the -quadron has been equipped, and which are being transferred from the Indiana to the Alabama national guard squadrons. Groom, 54; Bride, 19 By Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., July 10.—A marriage license was granted here to John M. Nichols, 54, Indianapolis, and Miss Merle Thomas, 19. Tuesday was the bride’s nineteenth birthday.
“But tomorrow I’m going to take him for a train rkie and show him the lakes and parks,” declared Hayden, “I can’t uderstand why people don’t like snakes, Me, I’ve liked ’em since I was *lO. “I guess I inherited my love for animals from my father, though, ’cause mother doesn’t like snakes either. Dad used to hav a pet bear at college and once he had a monkey, it wrecked the house
‘DISARM NOW OR FACE WAR,’ ITALYWARNS ‘We Will Take Lowest Limitation Figure/ U. S. Is Told, HURRY UP, IS SLOGAN Failure to Act Means Communistic Chaos, Mussolini Says. BY ROBERT J. BENDER United Press Staff -Correspondent ROME, July 10.—Henry L. Stimson, American secretary of state, has been informed by Italian government leaders that the world is faced with war and Communistic chaos unles the powers agree to disarm. In lengthy conversations, formal and informal, at offices and at a dinner, Stimson was told that two routes face the world, as Italy sees iti 1. One leads to peace and economic recovery through disarmament. 2. The other leads to war and Communism through failure to slash armaments. Wants Road to Peace Premier Benito Mussolini told Stimson that Italy wants the road to peace and is willing to embark on that path at the world arms conference at Geneva next February. Mussolini foresees a world faced with disorders and spread of Communist agitation if the arms conference fails. “We have agreed with Mr. Stimson to follow a path of peace and Italy is ready to accept the lowest arms limitation figure, even only 10,000. guns for all Italy, providing no other nation has more,” Premier Benito Mussolini said. “Otherwise it would be like trying to defend oneself with a club against a pistol.” “Italy, for its part, seconds in full Mr. Hoover's initiative in the debts holiday. Italy will go to the ‘disarmament’ conference with great candor and sincerity. Stands Against Delay “Italy’s candid peace policy is inspired by convictions that to solve the economic crisis it is necessary to solve the political and .moral crises. It is time to solve them because already they have lasted too long. “The success of the Geneva arms parley is indispensable, if people are to have confidence in their governments. The people should not be deluded. “The date of the conference should not be postponed, and certainly Italy will not propose an delay. “I am optimistic regarding economic recovery in the next few years, especially if the arms conference is successful. Such success would clear the horizon which will be darkened if the conference does not reach results.”
HEART ATTACK FATAL Wiliam H. Earle, 72, Is Stricken While Working in Garden. Heart attack today proved fatal to William H. Earle, 72. of 6108 Cornell avenue, while he was working in his garden. His body was found in the rear of the house by his grandson, Vernon Earle, 5, of the same address. Survivors are a daughter. Mrs. Helen E. Carr of Terre Haute, and sons, Emmett and Ralph Earle of Indianapolis. STRIKES AT VANDALISM Chief Morrissey to Put Special Squad on Trail of De stroyers. Indianapolis business and residential structures will be guarded by police in an effort to halt vandalism, Police Chief Mike Morrissey assured members of the Indianapolis Real Estate board Thursday. Morrissey spoke at the meeting of the board at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Morrissey told the realtors he will name a special police squad to block vandalism. STOCKHOLDERS IN SUIT Assessment of 100 Per Cent Sought From Decatur Bank Owners. By Times Special DECATUR, Ind., July 10.—Fortythree stockholders in the People’s Loan and Trust Company bank, closed more than a year, are defendants in a suit seeking a 100 per cent assessment on stock they hold, designed to raise $60,000. The suit was filed by the Schafer company. in its own behalf and in that of all other creditors. Obligations of the closed bank are said to total $250,000. $15,000 Project Started By Times Special MARION, Ind., July ;o.—Work on the $15,000 remodeling project at the nurses’ home at the Grant county hospital has been started.
Attaboy By United Press SIDI BEL ABES, Algeria, July 10.—It can be said safely today that all members of the famed French Foreign Legion are hale and hearty males, with not a girl in the lot. The strategy of the legion general staff to trace a rumor that there was a woman in the ranks served Its purpose. Every soldier of the far-flung legion —from the Atlas mountains outposts to the virgin forests of Tonkin, crossing the blistering Syrian deserts on the way —was sent to the shower baths for inspection and there can be no further doubt.