Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 71, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 August 1931 — Page 2

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Odd Plea Made to 'Judgment By 0 nitcd Press BLOOMINGTON. Aug. 1. Bloomington, although more than 100 years old, does not exist leRRlIy, William P. Boolenbacher alleges in a suit filed in Monroe circuit court here. Boolenbacher bases his unique declaration on the fct that while the city is incorporated it has no monument or marker, as provided by law, from which measurements of lots can begin. Boolenbacher filed the suit to prevent the Bloomington National bank (from executing a judgment on real estate he owned. He contended that as the judgment was given against property in Bloomington, and as Bloomington does not exist legally, the judgment is invalid. VIVID GREEN PAJAMAS HELP THEFT SOLUTION Evansville City Councilman Gets Back Stolen Laundrv. By United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. I.—A pair of bright green pajamas owned by Edward Schmitt, city council \ president, did more than soften j blistering heat. Schmitt reported to police that laundry valued at SSO had been stolen from the front porch of his home. “Any identification marks?” police asked. “Well, yes,” the candid councilman admitted, “there were the pajamas, which surely defied duplication.” Both police and newspapers took cognizance of the pajamas; so did Susie Dillard, Negro, when she picked the dazzling raiment from a wash brought to her by a Negro man. Her report brought the arrest of Charles Knowles, and Schmitt got his pajamas back. WIFE’S SUICIDE THREAT WINS HUSBAND PAROLE Mother of 1-Year-Old Baby Writes Note to Prison Warden. By Times Special MICHIGAN CITY, Ind , Aug. 1. —A note written by the deaf-mute wife of Denis O’Shea, state prison convict, in which she threatened to kill herself and leave her 1-year-old baby with its father, won a ninety-day parole for O’Shea. He was sentenced at Indianapolis in December on a grand larceny conviction. O’Shea had filed a petition for clemency, which was denied. The next day the following note was left by the wife at the warden’s office: “If the board don’t act, I will be compelled to take my life as I can’t face starvation. I will leave the baby here with her dad.”

Former Resident Dies By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. I—Relatives here have received word of the death of Mrs. May Turner Riley, 41, in Los Angeles, following a cerebral hemorrhage. The body will be cremated and the ashes sent here for burial. Mrs. Riley was born and reared in this city. She was a daughter of George Turner and the late Mrs. Frances Turner. She livd here until about thirteen years ago, when the family went to California. She leaevs two daughters, Peggy and Betty; her father, Indianapolis; four sisters, Mrs. Verle Linson, North Dakota; Mrs. Grace Culver, Muncie; Miss Gail Riley and Mrs. Libbie Lee Deihm, Indianapolis, and two brothers, Fred Turner, San Francisco, and Eddie Turner, Ft. Wayne. School Suit On Trial By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. I.—Suit of Frank Osborn and seventy-two other swho are seeking to enjoin issuance of $46,200 of bonds to build a consolidated school in Lafayette township is on trial before Judge Bartlett H. Campbell in superior court. The school fight has been waged for four years and once reached the Indiana supreme court. The state board of tax commissioners recently authorized the bond issue. Anderson Woman Dies By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. I.—Mrs. Anna H. Vernon, 61, of Anderson, widow of E. G. Vernon, died at Bellefontaine, 0., where she was stricken while visiting relatives. She was a sister of the late Dr. Earl Sloan, who compounded a liniment which made him a huge fortune. Mrs. Vernon leaves four children, Charles Vernon, Anderson; Mrs. Ethel Powell, Marion, and Carl Vernon and Miss Mac Vernon, Indianapolis. Attica Pastor to Speak By Times Special BATTLE GROUND, Ind.. Aug. 1. —The Rev. Richard Crowder, Attica, will be the speaker at tonight's session of the annual Bible conference of the Northwest Indiana conference, Methodist Episcopal church, which opened here Friday. Music will be the feature of Sunday afternoon and night programs. Tries Old Trade By Times Special PERU, Ind.. Aug. I.—W. C. Redmon, president of a manufacturing company, who was a barber here thirty-live years ago. gave his 15-year-old grandson. Carl W. Redmon, his first shave in a local shop. Smiles were plentiful when the grandson exclaimed. “Grandpa, you're scrapin’ me.”

Attack Victim Boried Bv United Prett OAKLAND CITY. Ind., Aug. I. Funeral services were held here today for Milburn Littell, victim of an attack at Liberty mine, June 8, against men who were working on a co-operative basis. Diver Injured Fatally BV United Prtts LAPORTE, Ind., Aug. I.—Kenneth Raven, 20, died here of injuries sustained when he struck his head while diving at the municipal beach, ‘ School Looted 1 Bv Timet Special GOSHEN, Ind., Aug. I.—Varied loot was removed by thieves from the Rensberger school two miles east of' here, including tools, coking "stfiiMls and phonograph r acotxia.

BOOKLETS WITH FLAMING TITLES HELD BY POLICE Alleged Communist Meeting at Anderson Scene of Seizure. | By Time* Special ANDERSON. Ind., Aug. I.—A pamphlet giving notice of a meeting at 3 p. m. today in the Madison county courthouse was among radical literature seized when an alleged communistic meeting was raided under direction of Ralph Rich, detective captain. The notice referred to observance of International AntiWar day. Other literature seized following what Rich termed a red speech by an Indianapolis man, said to be a Communist organizer, bore various titles including, “The Bankruptcy of Christian Supernaturalism,” “Fight, i Don’t Starve,” "Anti-Soviet Lies and I the Five-Year Plan,” “The ‘Holy’ Capitalist War Against the Soviet | Union,” “Communism and Chris- ; tianism,” “Working Class Against I Capital Class.” A membership card and a dodger urging organization of ' employes of Anderson’s largest facj tory were also seized. Initiation Costs 5 Cents Police entered the hall through a back door and kept in concealment until the speaker concluded and began urging non-members of the crowd to enroll in the organization. The initiation fee is 5 cents, and dues are 2 cents a week. The organizer extolled deeds of soldiers in the World war, recalling that they sacrificed everything for the sake of humanity only “to be trodden down” now that they arc returned to civilian life. Gathers Literature There was silence as Captain Rich strode to a table in front of the speaker and proceeded to help himself to the literature. “Those articles are for sale,” the organizer suggested. “I’m just out of money but am taking a copy of each article,” replied the detective captain. Police said about one-half of the men present were members of the organization. Others joined. The investigation was started by Chief of Police Alvin E. Riggs when he ordered questioning of three men who had been passing radical literature to employes in front of the Delco-Remy plants. The men, James Woods, David Hoppes and Jesse Weatherby, were released after promising to cease their activities.

COURT CLEARS TWO JEWELERS Evidence Lacking of Buying Stolen Property. By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. I.—Over protests of Prosecutor Lindsey, Ollie Reeves, acting city court judge, dismissed a charge of receiving stolen property, filed against John M. Boner, 65, and his son Clarence, 47, prominent jewelers. Shirley Ayers, 17, Bowling Green, Ky., who confessed stealing a ring and other jewelry from the home here of Mrs. Lena Kleiderer, asserted he sold the ring to John Boner In dismissing the case, Judge Reeves said: “It’ll take more evidence than has been presented to make me return a guilty verdict. I would rather believe Boner than take the word of a confessed burglar.” The jewelers said Ayres showed them the ring with a query as to its value. Largest Still Seized MARION, Ind, Aug. l._TwO men were arrested and a 100-gallon still, the largest ever found in Grant county, was seized by Sheriff Bert White and two deputies, in a raid on the home of E. Spangler, seven miles northeast of here! Spangler was guarding 160 gallons of liquor and 300 pints of wine with a shotgun and revolver, officers said. Spangler, in an alleged confession to Sheriff White, implicated Edgar Ward, 30, who was arrested later at Hartford City and brought here. Two Officers Suspended By Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., Aug. I.—Two members of the night police force have been suspended, it is announced by Police Chief Ray. The reasons for the suspensions were not made public. They are to be given a hearing before the board of police commissioners in the near future. Mule Tramples Man By Times Special ROCHESTER, Ind., Aug. I.—For a time it was feared a badly shattered arm of William Campbell would have to be amputated, as a result of being badly crushed when he was trampled by a mule. Caught on an arm by the mule’s teeth. Campbell was hurled to the ground and trampled. Former Resident Dies By Times Special GOSHEN, Ind., Aug. I.—Funeral services were held here today for Frank P. Eyman, 77, retired railroad official and former Goshen resident, who died at Drexel Hill, Pa. His last position was that of traffic manager of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad.

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PROGRAM SET FOR LEGION’S MEETING

Anderson Will Be Host for State Meeting to Open Aug. 22. By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. I.—Except for the speakers list, the program is complete for the annual state convention of the American Legion to be held here Aug. 22 to 25. Arrangements have been made to accommodate between 7,000 and 10,000 persons, including members of the legion and its auxiliary. There will be continuous activity for four days. The program, announced by Glenn Seiss, director of publicity, is as follows: Saturday, Aug. 22 7 P. M.—Forty and Eight parade, headed by the Greenville (O.) national Forty and Eight band. 8 P. M.—-Forty and Eight annual “wreck” at Zoo Inland park. Horse races at Athletic park. 10 P. M.—Dancing at the Green Lantern pavilion. Sunday, Aug. 23 9:30 A. M.—State Legion golf tournament at Grandview municipal links for $250 in prizes. Rifle and pistol matches for teams and individuals. 10:30 A. M.—Sermons with American Legion chaplains in the pulpits. 12 M.—Stag picnic at Zoo Island park. 2 P. M.—Preliminary band and drum corps contests at Athletic park. 7 P. At. —Concert by the 125-piece allstate legion band directed by Carl Preble, Bedford, at Athletic park. 8 P. M.—Band contests and finals in drum corps contests for S9OO in prizes. 8:30 P. M.—Entertainment at the Paramount theater. 10 P. M.—Dancing at the Green Lantern pavilion. Midnight—Special entertainment at the Paramount theater. Monday, Aug. 24 9:30 A. M.—Joint business session of legion and auxiliary at Paramount theater. 1:30 P. M.—Annual convention parade forms. 4:30 P. M.—Awarding of prizes for all contests at Athletic park. 7:30 P. M.—Horse racing and boxing matches at Athletic park. 10 P. M.—Dancing at the Green Lantern. Tuesday, Aug. 25 9 A. M.—Ogicial business session, election of officers and selection of next convention city. Hoosier Elected By United Press TORONTO, Ont., Aug. 1.— I The Commercial Law League of America, in session here, elected Frank W. Stonecipher of Pittsburgh president for tloe coming year. The league elected William G. Pickrel, Dayton, 0.. vice-president; Thaddeus M. Talcott Jr., South Bend, Ind., treasurer, and Abraham Lieberman, Union City, N. J., recording secretary. Frank A. Gaffney, Philadelphia, and Frank M. Ely. Chicago, were made members of "the executive committee. Robbers Sent to Prison By Times Special MARTINSVILLE, Ind., Aug. I. William Burgess and Lonnie Collier, Indianapolis, each 30 and each the father of two children, are under sentence of ten years each in the state prison as a result of pleading guilty to robbery in Morgan circuit court here. They said they robbed an ice truck driver of sl7 for the sake of supporting their families. One Wood Bridge Left By Times Special GOSHEN, Ind., Aug. I.—Only one wood bridge remains in Elkhart county, according to County Engineer Ben Wise. It is located t;iree miles east of Nappanee.

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Ninth Mad Dog Dead After Three Suffer Injuries By Times Special MARION, Ind., Aug. I.—The ninth mad dog to be killed here within a week was shot only after It had bitten three women and terrorized a West Marlon community in which scores of children were playing in the streets. Ethel Stewart, Negro maid in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Middleton, was the most seriously hurt. A leg was slashed deeply in several places by a fox terrier’s teeth. Mrs. Middleton also was bitten as she protected her small child from the rushing dog. The animal had previously attacked Mrs. Gulrich, in another part of town and had eluded police for three hours, when it finally was cornered in the kitchen of the Middleton home. Motorcycle Patrolman Roy Cox, who lives nearby, raised the window and shot the dog through the heart. 54,500,000 IN CLOSED BANKS City of Gary Had $261,000 in Institutions. By Times Special GARY, Ind., Aug. I.—Closing of ten banks here in the period since June, 1930, affected $4,500,000 in deposits, a tabulation shows. Os this* $261,000 was funds of the city of Gary. The city so far has received only $22,000 of this money, through receivers’ payments. Other depositors have been paid about $127,000. Resources of the closed banks are esimated to total $6,650,000. $15,000 Loss in Fire By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Aug. I.— Fire which raged for an hour, wiped out three Bloomington business firms, the Indiana junk yards, Elgar & Hetherington Transfer Company’s office and garage, and the Grayson Brake Service Company. Adjoining property was considerably damaged. The total damage is estimated at $15,000. Red Fox Sighted By Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind.. Aug. I.—A ied fox, the first of its kind seen in north central Indiana, was observed on the Clarence Mosbaugh farm northeast of here. Slot Machine Seized By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. I—Constables raided a store operated by George Dunn at Chesterfield, seizing a slot machine. Dun is charged with kee ping a gaming device.

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CITY'S MUDDLE MORE CONFUSED BY RESIGNATION Connersville Councilman Quits as Clash Over Court Ruling Rages. By Times Special CONNERSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 1 Connersville’s tangled political situation is even more muddled as the result of the resignation of Don C. Henthorn, Republican, councilman-at-large. The resignation will be acted upon at the next meeting of the council to be held Monday. Henthorn, who was appointed a member of a special committee by Mayor William Dentlinger, to serve with the two Democratic members, refused to act with that body upon advice of his attorney. In his resignation, filed with City Clerk Forrest Coats, Henthorn said: “I find that I can not devote the time necessary to the duties of a councilman without sacrificing valuable time, that should and must be devoted to my business, and believe that the city’s best interest would be more efficiently cared for by someone who has more time for this important civic duty.” Rumors that the special committee, abolishment of which was upheld by the Indiana supreme court, was planning to dispose of some city officials were spiked by committee members who stated that a recent meeting they held was for the purpose of discussing other matters. Although the supreme court has ruled that the council was within its rights in abolishing the special committee and transferring its duties to the council as a whole, a difference of opinion still exists in regard to the status of the committee. Republicans hold that the ruling eliminates both an Injunction and a restraining order granted by the Fayette circuit court here while the Democrats hold that the restraining order is still in effect and can not be changed without instituting action in the circuit court.

ROTARY ENGINE USESGASOLINE Muncie Man Spends Fifteen Years on Invention. By Times Special . MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. I.—U. T. Hinty of this city announces that he is seeking capital to back him in the manufacture of a rotary gasoline engine, which he has perfected after fifteen years’ work. He will not permit any one to see his plans, but describes the engine as working on the same principle as a steam turbine. It has no carburetor or distributor. The inventor expresses a belief that his engine will develop more power per pound of weight than any other gasoline engine, and is capable of more revolutions per minute than those of standard type. Among unique features is adjustment of length of stroke for either power or speed requirements. robin cited~by~court Judge Uses Bird in Warning to Nonsupport Defendant. By United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. l._ Glenn Ashby, charged with nonsupporfc of his wife, Mrs. Frances Ashby and his 11-year-old daughter, was told to provide the support, even though he might be compelled to go hungry himself. “The robin finds a worm for its young and goes hungry itself; do as the robin does,” Judge Albert Veneman told Ashby, who said his father had been paying the allowance he had been giving his dependents thus far. Child Falls Two Stories By Times Special PERU, Ind., Aug. I.—Except for bruises, Betty Ann, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thoennes escaped injury despite a two-story fall at the home of a relative. She j was on a window sill and fell when ! she pushed out a screen.

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BY BEN STERN BUSHY - HAIRED, fiery Fred Landis’ diffidence in regards to the Republican nomination for Governor in 1932, and his refusal to indicate whether he will be a candidate, coupled with the belief of many Republicans that the Hoover debt moratorium proposal has set the tide flowing the other way, is said to be resulting in loss of ground for the Logansport editor. The reports come from the “ear to the ground” fellows over the state, who, it is said, can tell the direction of the political wind by the color of the moon. Anyhow, there is a distinct feeling of relief among these “stalwarts” w'ho regard Landis as a great and yet withal necessary evil, in the more roseate outlook for their party. In the first place, the rock-ribbed Republicans do not like Landis—“He deserted the party for the Bull Moose in 1912,” they eagerly remind you. In the second place, iconoclasts in politics are dangerous to the peace of mind of the regulars, who feel that their jobs should be secure at least from within. And. third, Fred thinks for himself—he doesn’t accept as the gospel the dictates and pronouncements of the mighty in Washington. That’s bad in party politics—especially Republican politics—u’here thinking for yourself is regarded as the worst of heresies. You can quibble about the tariff and oppose prohibition* but don’t violate the commandment, “Thou shalt not think.” Two or three months ago, when it appeared that the G. O. P. chances in Indiana were more hopeless than that of Raskob’s winning the affections of Tom Heflin, all turned to Landis, even the Watsonites. ' n tt n “Landis is a vote getter,” they would say and in an aside whisper add: “Besides, it won’t be a great loss if he gets licked in the election, for it will remove him permanently as a threat in the party.” Now that things look up a little, they want “ball players.” But during all this pro-Landis •Marooned Above River By United Press MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. I.—Oscar Mossburg, Wilson Junior high school coach, was marooned nearly an hour on a bridge he was helping to construct over White river, near here, when the moving chair on which he was working became caught. Mossburg was in the center of the bridge, 15 feet above the water, when caught. Boy Scouts, seeing his predicament, threw him a rope and pulled him ashore.

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FUND SHORTA6E PROBE ACCUSES ANDERSON MEN Two Employes of CityOwned Utilities Face Charge by Examiners. First fruits of Lawrence F, Orr’s plan to probe the conduct of municipal utilities were harvested with the filing of a final report of field examiners on the Anderson electric and water departments. As chief examiner of the board of accounts, Orr ordered the investigation, and a similar one is under way at Marion, where like results are being predicted. In the Anderson report, James Ermston Druley, former cashier of the electric department, is charged with a $7,281.72 cash shortage and Walter W. Brandon, former water works secretary, with $2/773.32. Both men took office under the present Democratic regime of Mayor John H. Mellett and resigned a short time ago when the shortage, but not the amounts, were disclosed by board of accounts examiners. Druley is credited in the report with a $418.65 settlement on an original shortage of $7,698.37. BOYS WILL MAKE TRIP Scouts of Wayne Will Go to National Capital. By Times Special RICHMOND. Ind.. Aug. I.—Eighteen boys of the Wayne area Boy Scout council will be members of the fourth annual Firecrafter tour, which will start Aug. 24. The tour, as announced by Scout Executive Ray Donovan, will require eight days, with Washington, D. C., as the chief objective. The trip will be in charge of Clifford Droke, deputy scout commissioner. A group of Wayne area Eagle Scopts only recently returned from a month’s tour of the west, during which Yellowstone park and the Black Hills were visited. Other scouts are now at Camp Whitewater, northwest of this city.