Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 155, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 November 1931 — Page 2

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STUDENT PAPER POINTS TO LACK OF KNOWLEDGE $ Declares Senator Watson Is Right About Situations in Colleges. By Timet Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., Nov. 7. An editorial in the De Pauw, student newspaper of De Pauw university, agrees with the following statement by Senator James E. Watson in the course of his address at the annual university home-com-ing:

“It is useless to talk to college students on poltics or government, for they are too busy, too engrossed with campus affairs, to be interested in international or national problems.” In part, the editorial is as follows: “Students are apparently little concerned with anything outside of college; and what’s more, they seem little troubled with what goes on within the portals of higher education. They are merely cogs in a huge machine which annually turns out into the world finished products called seniors. “But to be specific for a moment; the De Pauw campus is obviously ruled by mob psychology. For no reason at all, some puny individual is obsessed with an idea, and the rest meekly fall into line. Students take all of the customs, traditions, problems of the campus as a matter of course. Only rarely do they so much as' open their mouths in protest or suggestions. They are interested only in that which concerns themselves; they are obvious to important questions of the day. Students go to class, never question the authenticity of what the professor says; they go to school with the attitude of just enduring four years of monotonous routine.

Foreign Students Active “What is the trouble with sleepy American youth? What does it stand for; and if it stands for something, why doesn’t it declare itself? While the students of America sit idly by, watching rather indifferently the progress of world events, students of other nations are actually participating in making history. The students of Germany and China exert a tremendous influence upon the politics and intellectual thought of their countries. Students of Spain were instrumental in the last revolt of their country; they differed with the political leaders and were unafraid in their condemnation of political conditions. European students go to school with a definite objective, while those in America fail to realize what it’s all about until too late. Watch Parade “If the students of De Pauw are planning to be the leaders of tomorrow, surely they are missing a choice opportunity to prepare themselves for such a time. Instead of watching the parade pass by, they should step to the front and at least become interested. At present, we doubt seriously if recognition could be given to an outstanding leader on the campus; De Pauw seems devoid of any such persons and becomes just a herd of sheep, taking the path of little resistance. But doesn’t every other college in America compare similarly? “The other day we were walking behind two co-eds. One of them said casually, ‘lsn’t it too bad about Senator Morrow?’ The other girl naively retorted, ‘Senator Who is he?’ As first, the whole affair seemed absurd, impossible. And then we began wondering. “Have American students resigned themselves to a total disregard of national problems? Have they become so pliable, so indifferent that they bend to the will of the masses? Have they become so self-centered that everything foreign to their existence is inconsequential?’’ $25,000 Suit Shifted Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov. 7.—A suit for $25,000 damages, filed by Alfred C. Underhill, Richmond, in which he alleges false imprisonment, has been sent to the Decatur circuit court, Greensburg, on change of venue from Bartholomew circuit court here. Defendants are Perry Githens and Wynn Thompson, former deputy sheriffs; William H. Dobbins, former prosecuting attorney, and other county enforcement agents. Underhill alleges that while Alonzo Fitch was sheriff he was falsely and maliciously imprisoned in the county jail here.

C. of c. Elects Bn Timet Special ANDERSON", Nov. 7.—Elmo A. Funk, president of the Kreusch Bottling Company, is the new president of the Anderson Chamber of ■ Commerce. Other officers are j Maurice A. Weslow, merchant, first vice-president; Frank H. Prescott, chief engineer of the Delco-Remy Corporation, second vice-president, and Walter Crisler, merchant, treasurer. Leach Chosen School Name B’J Timet Special ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 7.—A consolidated school being erected in Lafayette township will be named the Leach school, honoring Esrom Leach, late township trustee, who was killed in an automobile accident a few weeks ago. D. L. Thomas, Tipton contractor, has twenty-five men working on construction of the school. Grain Dealer Fails By Times Special SOUTH BEND. Ind., Nov. 7. Clenj L. Schafer, Lakeville grain dealer, has filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy in federal court here, listing liabilities of $46,084 and assets of $5,501. Schafer was formerly in the grain elevator firm of Wolff <fc Schafer. O’Neill Will Speak By Timet Special SOUTH BEND. Ind., Nov. 7. William P. O'Neill, chairman of the state securities commission, will speak at the annual smoker of the Young Men’s Democratic club here Nov. 13. Life Term Imposed By United Press ‘BOONVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7.—A term of life imprisonment was prescribed by a Warrick circuit court jury which convicted Mike George Cross, Evansville, on a charge of murdering his wife last May 18.

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SUIT DEMANDS PHONE RECEIVER Two Companies Involved in Williamsport Case. By Timet Special WILLIAMSPORT, Ind., Nov. 7. Decision on whether a receiver shall be appointed for the Wabash Valley Telephone Company and the Western Telephone and Telegraph Company will be made in Warren circuit court here Thursday. The Kellogg Switchboard Company is seeking a receivership. It has obtained a court order restraining Herman E. Day, Warren county treasurer, from disposing of assets of the defendant companies at a sale to satisfy delinquent taxes. Property of the companies is valued at $300,000. They operate teler phone systems in Warren, Benton, Tippecanoe and White counties in Indiana, and also in lillinois, near Ambia. According to the Kellogg company, the defendants are indebted to it in the sum of $2,000. MURDER EVIDENCETO BE OFFERED MONDAY Jury Accepted in George Adams Case at Ft. Wayne. By United Brest FT. WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Opposing counsel in the George Adams murder trial here, made final preparations today for presentation of evidence which probably will be started Monday morning. After four days of monotonous questioning, during which eightyone veniremen were examined, twelve persons were tentatively approved by the state and defense as a jury. Unless unforeseen developments occur over the weekend, the twelve now in the jury box will be sworn in when court opens Monday. Taking of testimony will follow at once. 4 Dr. E. A. King, deputy county coroner, is expected to be the first witness for the state. Adams is being tried on a charge of murdering John Wilson, a federal prohibition agent, July 22. Wilson and Walter Gilbert, who also was slain, were attempting to arrest Adams, alleged bootlegger. The state, in its examination of prospective jurors, made certain they were not prejudiced against entrapment methods by dry agents.

Wife Sues Husband ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 7. Charging she was deceived into giving her husband a one-half interest in a residence property which she once owned in its entirety, Mrs. Mabel Middleton has filed suit against Harvey N. Middleton asking an order declaring the deed null and void. Mrs. Middleton says her husband agreed to provide for her and her children by a previous marriage for a share in the property. He failed to carry out his part of the pact, she complains. A divorce suit in which the couple are parties is pending. $125,000 Laboratory Opened Bp Times Special LAFAYETTE, Ind., Nov. 6.—The $125,000 Thomas Duncan electrical measurements laboratory of Purdue university was dedicated Thursday as one of the features of the annual fall meeting of the engineers’ section, Great Lakes division, National Electric Light Association. The laboratory is a gift of the late Thomas Duncan, founder of a meter company here bearing his name. Raiders Arrest Nine EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Nine persons, arrested when twenty-nine federal prohibition agents made raids in French Lick and West Baden, are in jail here. Those held, eight men and a woman, are Rosseau Dove, Alphonse Miller, Harry Flick and Pearl Able, West Baden; Roy Simmons, Gilbert Jacobs, Clarence Howard, Harry Carnes and George Hendrix, French Lick. Death Driver Cleared Bn United Press ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 7.—Vance Collier, 26, Mishawaka, tried in superior court here on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, was acquitted by a jury after a heated trial and argument over evidence. An automobile driven by Collier killed William Alfred Vangorder, 15, Elkhart, as he was alighting from a street car Feb. 15. Two Offices Opposed B// Times Special WASHINGTON, Ind., Nov* 7.—ln an address here on “Modernizing Government,” Lawrence F. Orr, chief examiner of the state board of accounts, urged abolishing the offices of justice of the peace and county surveyor and merging some townships to form larger units. Lifelong Resident Dies Bp Times Special } COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov. 7.—George ! Gephart, 70, farmer and lifelong ! resident of Bartholomew county, is dead following a long illness. He ! leaves his widow and two children, Harry and Elizabeth, Indianapolis. Rare Fish Raised Bn Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Dr. D. E. Goodnight has an unusual hobby. In an electircally-heated aquarium he raises rare tropical fish. He has ' hundreds of various species.

Death Preferred By United Press KENDALLVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Fear of being forced to go to the poorhouse is believed to have been the motive for the suicide of Willis Beigh, 72, a farmer who lived near here. Beigh left his home, telling his wife that he might not return, and hung himself in a barn.

MARION INQUIRY NEARS CLIMAX Disclosure of Corruption Case Expected Today. By United Press , MARION, Ind., Nov. 7.—George Hufsmith, special prosecutor, is expected to disclose today evidence to support charges of James M. Ogden, attorney-general, that Marion is “seething in corruption.” Hufsmith and his assistant, E. H. Graves, decline to reveal what the nature of the evidence will be. It is believed based on alleged graft and liquor and vice gang charges. Mrs. Erma Legos, widow of one of the victims in bombings here, was one of the persons questioned by Hufsmith and Graves. An attempt to force start of the trial of Clayton Heavlin Monday morning was blocked by Hufsmith. Heavlin, who faces liquor charges, is assisting Hufsmith and Graves in the special investigation. Hufsmith announced he would go before the Grant county grand jury Monday morning and said he expects it to return numerous indictments.

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Youth Trades on Name of Vincennes Mayor to Get Money. Bp Times Special VINCENNES, Ind., Nov. 7.—Edward Steffey, 19, Vincennes, said to have confessed extensive operations in obtaining money by false pretense, is a prisoner here while word is awaited from various residents of the west and southwest who were victimized by the youth while he was on a sightseeing trip. Steffey first told a story to the effect that some person had borrowed his name and automobile and perpetrated the swindles but later confessed, officials say. Before leaving on the trip, Steffey obtained a letter from Mayor Joseph W. Kimmell, saying he wished to show it to city officials he might meet. A few days later the mayor received an inquiry from a small Colorado town, asking about a loan to the youth, pointing out the letter bearing Kimmell’s signature had been presented. The mayor replied, ■“No.” Soon there was a query of the same kind from another Colorado town. Next, there were messages from various points in Oklahoma and Texas. Fights Insanity Charge Bn Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 7.—Alleging his wife had him committed to jail as insane when he was in full possession of his mental faculties, Roy O. Nestleroad seeks a divorce | from Mrs. Gladys Nestleroad. He was in jail twenty-four hours before a brother and two sisters living in Grant and Huntington counties procured his release. Admitting poor health, but denying insanity, Nestleroad said his condition was aggravated by his wife’s nagging. Food Buys Tickets By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov. 7.—School children exchanged vegetables, canned fruit and jelly for tickets to the football game between Columbus and Martinsville high schools here Friday. Proceeds of the contest, which Columbus won, 7 to 0, will be given to charity. Train Kills Motorist By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 7. William Sikorski, 23, was killed instantly here Friday night when he drove a borrowed automobile into the path of a New York Central passenger train at the Cherry street crossing. The car, owned by Ned Watkins, was demolished. Labor Leader Dies By United Press HAMMOND, Ind., Nov. 7.—Thomas J. Harle, 73, an official of the I teamsters’ and chauffeurs’ union for I twenty-five years and a leader in Indiana labor circles, died at his home here. Worthless Watches Stolen By United Press CENTERVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7. Thieves did not take enough time when they looted the Ora Dunbar store here. Six watches which they obtained were only dummy timepieces and of imitation gold.

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CITY UTILITIES RULEHVORED Petitions at Shelbyville Are Signed by 2,500. By Times Special SHELBYVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7. More than 2,500 citizens of Shelbyville have signed petitions favoring municipal ownership or leasing of gas, water and electric plants to serve the city, according to S. A. Casady, in charge of the work. Only six persons have refused to sign, Casady states, and many persons affixed their signatures without being asked. Copies of the petitions are on display in nine business places in addition to being circulated. Casady states a goal of 3,500 signers has been set. Supporters of municipal operation of utilities cite Washington, Ind., which owns an electric plant, and has a tax rate of 441a cents against a rate of 93 cents here. CHICKEN THEFT BRINGS LIFE PRISON SENTENCE Habitual Criminal Charge Results in Term at Marion. By United Press MARION, Ind., Nov. 7.—Theft of a dozen chickens placed William Bashore, 48, behind the walls of the state prison for life today. Bashore was arrested here on a second-degree burglary charge, accused of stealing the chickens, When it was learned that he had served three prison terms on other felony charges, he was indicted on a charge of being an habitual criminal. A jury wPtich deliberated ninety minutes found him guilty. Judge O. D. Clawson imposed the mandatory life sentence. Bashore was taken to the prison immediately.

‘Body Grabbing’ Charge Follows Mystery Murder By Times Special MICHIGAN CITY. Ind., Nov. 7. Alleged “body grabbing” methods of some authorities of Lake and Laporte counties are being investigated by Attorney Elmore Gray of Valparaiso as an aftermath of the slaying of Harry Schmuhl, shot down Sept. 16 at the Blue Shingle barbecue stand near here, where he was employed. The slayers, said to have bqen among a party including three men and a blond woman, have not been captured. McCray, who is acting at the behest of James Pollard, owner, of the stand. The attorney says a second coroner’s inquest may be asked with a view to settling some points regarding nature of wounds suffered by Schmuhl. Authorities have said that six .45-caliber bullets pierced his body. Receiver Sues By Times Special WABASH, Ind., Nov. 7.—W. H. Anderson, receiver for the Midland Asbestos Corporation, whose quarters were occupied by the Central Asbestos Company, which recently moved from Wabash to North Manchester, has sued the latter company, alleging it moved 850 feet ol copper cable and a switchboard belonging to the Midland corporation. He seeks a court order directing return of the property. Old Plates Developed By Times Special LOGANSPORT, Ind., Nov. 7.—T. J. Grigson, local photographer, has developed thirty-eight pictures from plates exposed sixty-five years ago by the father of Charles Longwell, a pioneer Logansport -photographer, and is attempting to have the pictures identified. They include photos of children and bridal couples. Homeless Family Robbed By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Jnd., Nov. 7. Frank J. Bastin, a farmer living nine miles north of here, has reported to Sheriff Ray Stephens theft of 150 cans of fruit from a cellar at his home. The Bastin home was burned recently and the family has been living in a garage a quarter of a mile from the cellar. County Loses Suit By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 7.—A suit of County Treasurer Duncan J. Campbell to recover $3,500 in back taxes from the defunct Franklin Trust Company was defeated in circuit court when Judge Dan Pyle ruled that St. Joseph county could not collect from the bank after it had ceased paying dividends to stockholders. Anderson Woman Buried By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 7. Funeral services were held today for Miss Mary B. Boland, 69. She was one of twelve children. She leaves a brother, Daniel L. Boland.

SANITY LISTED AMONG ENGLISH ELECTIONGRINS Indiana University Professor Comments on Victory of MacDonald. By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Nov. 7. ‘‘The results of the recent British election are peculiarly gratifying to lovers of sanity and fair play, according to Dr. Ernest M. Linton, professor of political science at Indiana university. “Our British cousins have demonstrated that, in spite of hardship and depression, they are level-headed, conservative and appreciative of real statesmanship.”' Dr. Linton explains that the English do not want a political, economic or social revolution; they want progress through the use of evolutionary methods. “They do not want proletariat rule or government by low-brows,” he asserts. “They are unwilling to place the nation’s destiny at the mercy of coal diggers and dockhands. They want no quack remedies for the nation’s ills. “They believe, with Ramsay MacDonald, that the only cure for British ailments is a mixture of selfdenial, economy, hard work and cooperation, with perhaps a dash of ‘protection’ thrown in. They are convinced that every one mu§t do his bit —even the unemployed recipient of a weekly dole—and that contributing one’s bit during the war against depression is just as patriotic, and as necessary, as it was during the war against Germany. “Election results in MacDonald’s own district and the country at large are regarded chiefly as a ‘vote of confidence’ in the premier himself, his national cabinet, his policies and his patriotism. Forsaken by most of his former supporters in parliament and repudiated by the rank and file of Labor votes because his economy program called for a slight reduction in the dole. MacDonald put Britain’s ■welfare above every other consideration, and the nation has approved his stand. His opponents are crushed, and Arthur Henderson, who deserted MacDonald and became the leader of the opposition, lost his seat in the house of commons.

EVANGELIST WOUNDED Police Report Man Caught ir. Act of Robbing Filling Station. By United Press FT. WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Police today are holding Orvil C. Rutledge, 39, Van Wert (O.), evangelist and former United Brethren minister, who was shot and severely wounded in an alleged holdup attempt. Officers said they surprised Rutledge as he was about to hold up an oil station, Rutledge, who conducts a taxicab business in Van Wert in connectipn with his evangelistic work, told police he was forced to attempt the holdup by a companion he met at Van Wert. Veteran’s Widow Dies By Times Special WESTFIELD, Ind., Nov.- 7.—Mrs. Phoebe Jane Johnson, 88, widow of Nathan Johnson, a Civil war veteran, is dead at her home here. She leaves a brother, Isaac Scott, Noblesville, and eight children, Calvin Johnson, at home; James Johnson and Mrs. Mary Parsley, Noblesville; Mrs. May George, Lebanon; Arthur Johnson, Kirklin; Mrs. Frank Wilson, Home Place; Mrs. Logan Inman, Noblesville, Orin Johnson, at home. Death Takes Poisoned Man By Times Special SHELBYVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7. Thomas Martin, 67, who barely escaped death by strychnine poison placed in a well at his home near here in June, is dead of Bright’s disease. Martin became ill after drinking from the well. An investigation revealed there was enough poison in the water to kill hundreds of persons. The incident occurred shortly after Alice Jean and Virginia Simmons died of strychnine poisoning at a picnic ( in Lebanon. Rockne Group Chosen By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov! 7.—The Rev. T. E. Kavanaugh of the Catholic church here, A. E. Schumaker, Robert Lambert, Walter M. Hal 1 , Melvin Lostutter and Charles Hilger are on the local committee for 4he Rockne memorial movement. Joseph Hilger Jr. is chairman of the committee, and he announced the other members after having attended a state meeting in Indianapolis. Legion Auxiliary Installs By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov. 7.—New officers of the women’s auxiliary of the local post American Legion are Mrs. E. A. Rickmeyer, president; Mrs. Myrtle Beebe, vice-president; Mrs. Will Hertel, secretary; Mrs. Lloyd Mellinger, treasurer; Mrs. Lyman Overshiner, historian; Mrs. Forrest Main, chaplain, and Mrs. Paul King, sergeant-at-arms. Professor Writes History By Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Nov. 7. Professor Charles Roll of the social studies faculty of Indiana State Teachers’ college here, is the author of anew state history, “One Hundred and Fifty Years of American Development.” The work is in five volumes. Professor Roll was graduated from Indiana university and the University of Wisconsin.

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By Times Special Evansville, ind., Nov. 7. Ervin, Abigt, 44, was beaten into insensibility by John R. Nibert, 36, Huntington, W. Va., who was armed with a brick and is said to have mistaken Abigt for John Lehman, former Evansviile policeman, accused by Nibert as the slayer of his brother.Police report evidence in the case conflicting. They have been

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Robbery, Embezzlement and Burglary Also Await Merle Cox. By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 7. Merle Cox, sought for two years as a suspect in the slaying of Christ Toneff, a Sotith Bend liquor and .slot machine racketeer,* will face charges of murder, manslaughter, burglary, robbery and embezzlement if he is returned here from Everett, Wash., where he is now in custody, officials announce. There are five warrants for Cox, two of them are indictments returned by a grand jury in 1927. The manslaughter indictment charges him with the killing of William Hose in an automobile accident in Mishawaka in 1925. Another true bill charges him with embezzlement of $125. There are two charges of robbery and one of burglary. News of Cox’s arrest in Washington brought a clash of police officials of South Bend and Mishawaka for a chance to make the trip to the northwest to return Cox. No decision as to who will be favored with the trip has as yet been made, although Mishawaka is claiming first place. WOMAN - SUES RAIDERS Alleges Hole in Floor Left by Police Resulted in Injury. By Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., Nov. 7.—As an aftermath of a liquor raid in Jan 7 uary, five members of the Kokomo police department are defendants in a $5,000 damage suit filed by Maude D. Harness. They searched her home while. she was absent, finding no liquor. In the course of the search the officers tore a hole in the floor of a room and the next day the plaintiff fell in. the hole, sustaining injuries which she alleges are permanent. Defendants are Earl Chaplin, John W. Spearman- Sr., Otto H. Bergman, Paul H. Kellar and John R. Lett. They are bonded by the Commercial Casualty Company, Newark, N. J. IN ROBBERY Fugitives from School for FeebleMinded Tortured Farmer. By United Press FT. WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 7.—The torture robbery of Sam Snyder, fanner near here, is believed by polfte to be cleared with confessions by Ralph Zickan, 17, and James Dillon, who escaped from the Indiana school for feeble-minded. Zickan’s home is in Ft. Wayne and Dillon lived in Greencastle. Snyder was trapped by two bandits, tied to a chair and threatened with a hot poker. Snyder gave the beandits SSO and several certificates of deposit. Ball Homecoming Nov. 14 By Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Homecoming will be observed at Ball State College, Nov. 14, it is announced by President L. A. Pittenger. The activities will open Friday evening, Nov. 13 with a bonfire and theater rush. The sophomore-fresh-man fight will be held Saturday morning and the Ball State-Frank-lin football game will be the climax of the festivities. Fraternities and sororities will entertain alumni. Six of Family Hurt By Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., Nov. 7.—Six members of the family of Otto Opp, of Peru, were injured in an automobile accident one mile west of Kappa in which their car crashed with a machine driven by George Hendricks, living two and one-half miles north of Kappa. Hendricks also received minor injuries. Opp, his wife and his four children were bruised and scratched in the mishap. SSOO Paid Over Protest By Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., Nov. 7.—Howard county commissioners have allowed a claim of SSOO to Dr. L. M. Knepple for medical and surgical services to the poor. The claim was allowed over a protest, filed by Attorney John Marshall, claiming it was illegal because of restricting medical attention for the poor to one doctor. Attorney Marshall indicated he would appeal from the decision of the commissioners. New Danville Librarian By Times Special DANVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Mrs. Eemice Feree has been appointed librarian of the Danville library, succeeding Miss Lou Robinson, who resigned due to ill health.

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told that Abigt and Nibert had been seen together in the last few days and that the latter had remarked that Abigt was the slayer. Officers recall that Lehman killed a man here four years ago during a liquor raid, but do not recall the name of the victim. Lehman was suspended rerecently from the police force and is said to have left Evansville.

Grieving Parents at Bedsides of Three Children By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Misfortune continues to dog the children of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Short. Jean. 9, a daughter, is seriously ill with blood poisoning which developed from a wound caused by a tack in one of her shoes. A son. William, 8, is recovering from a broken leg. A second son, James Jr., 6, recently suffered a fractured collar bone. The chain of misfortune started two months ago when Richard, 3, the baby of the family, died of an infection. The father raced here by plane from Raleigh, N. C„ and submitted to two blood transfusions in a futile effort to save the boy’s life.

MAYGR HALTS CITYAIRPORT All Members of Commission •at Muncie Dismissed. By Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Nov. 7.—Muncie’s municipal airport, on which $21,000 has been expended, is a thing of the past so far as a commission to operate it is concerned. With no provision for a tax levy to provide an operating fund. Mayor George R. Dale has dismissed three remaining members of the airport commission. They are Frank H. Hanley, Victor Hutzel and Joseph Broderick. A fourth member, Abbott L. Johnson, who gave the city the land for the airport site; previously had resigned. The airport, started during an administration preceding that of Mayor Dale, has always been opposed by him. In dismissing the commission members, the mayor said he was more concerned now with feeding the needy than building airports. DRIVE FOR UNIVERSITY Lutheran Churches Will Devote Sunday to Valparaiso Institution. By Times Special VALPARAISO, Ind., Nov. 7.—Special sermons will be delivered Sunday in thousands of Lutheran churches between the Rocky and Allegheny mountains, setting forth aims and ideals of Valparaiso university, supported by the Lutheran denomination. The day was set aside as University day at the suggestion of the Walther League, a Lutheran young people’s organization with an international membership of 50,000. Closed Bank to Fay By Times Special SHERIDAN, Ind., Nov. 7.—Robert Hartman, receiver for the Farmers and Merchants National Bank, which closed last spring, announces that a 20 per cent dividend is ready for distribution to depositors. This will be the first dividend that the bank has paid. Hartman has just ben appointed, replacing H. R. Botkins, Muncie, who has been sent to Michigan by the controller of the currency. Three Co-Eds Pledged By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Nov. 7. Theta Sigma Phi, honorary professional journalistic sorority at Indiana university, announces the pledging of three co-eds in recognition of journalistic ability. They are Rebecca Whittington, Crawfordsville; Mary Dot Johnston, Vincennes, and Harriet Brower, Ft. Wayne. Peace Machinery Fails By Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., Nov. 7.—A1l machinery set up to prevent wars has failed to prevent Japan from sending military forces into Manchuria, Senator Arthur R. Robinson declared in.addressing the Kiwanis Club here. He expressed thankfulness that the issue of war for the United States rests with the people, not the League of Nations.

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THREE VICTIMS OF GAS LAID IN GRAVESTODAY Mother and Two Children Believed Murder and Suicide Toll. By Times Special FT. WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 7. _ A trple funeral was held here today for Mrs. Esther A. Hileman, 30, and her daughters, Betty Jane, 9, and Beverly Lou, 3, declared by authorities to be victims of a murder and suicide. Gas ended lives of the three. Mrs. Hileman, It is asserted, turned on the gas in a stove at her home. Domestic trouble and worry over financial matters are blamed for the act. However, the husband and father, James Hileman, a barber who is steadily emi ployed, and other relatives and friends deny there is ground for the theory. The children were to have been guests at a party the night of their death. There were indications that the mother had bathed them in preparation to dressing them for the party, then changed her mind j and attired them in night clothing. Heads of the little girls rested on bed pillows, that of the mother on a sofa pillow when the bodies were found in the kitchen of the home by Hileman. Failure of Hileman to return home immediately after his day’s work and cutting of wires by utility company employes due to failure to pay a light bill might have been the last straws for Mrs. Hileman, Dr. E. A. King, deputy coroner, believes. Hileman attended a picture show, and did not return home until 11:30 at night. He detected the odor of gas and, with the aid of neighbors he called, broke a door to enter the kitchen. He stumbled over the bodies. Police with flashlights illuminated the tragic scene. Five of six gas jets on a stove were open. Pillows had been placed against doors to prevent leakage of gas from the kitchen. PAROLE FAVORED FOR AGED LIFE PRISONER Guarantee of Care for Murderer Must Precede Release. By Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7. Fred Kettlehake, 73, Indianapolis, will be paroled from the Indiana state prison, where he was sentenced to a life term for murder, if some relative or friend will take care of him, according to a letter received here by W. E. Furnas, Hamilton county clerk, from Governor Harry G. Leslie. Kettlehake committed a murder in an Indianapolis club thirty-one years ago. Kettlehake, an employe of the club, shot a guest. His case brought to Noblesville on a change of venue from Marion county and he was convicted here Oct. 12, 1900. During the third of a century that he has been behind the bars it is said that he has spent twenty-five years in the prison hospital. Stabber Convicted . By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Nov, 7.—Frank McCoy, 29, was found guilty on a charge of assault and battery with intent I- ’all Jack Harlow by a jury in Bai lomew court. The conviction carries a sentence of from one to ten years to the state prison. McCoy was arrested following a stabbing affray at the home of John Quick in which he slashed Jack Harlow in the left side with a knife. A deep wound was inflicted just two inches below the heart. McCoy and his wife, Mrs. Maude Davis and several other persons went to the Quick home in connection with some stories which Harlow is alleged to have told concerning McCoy and Mrs. Davis.

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