Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 189, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 December 1931 — Page 2

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AUTO CRUSHES OUT LIFE OF FORT SOLDIER County Traffic Death Toll for Year Mounts to 165 Mark. When a Ft. Benjamin Harrison soldier was killed instantly Wednesday night at Post road and state road 67, Marion county's traffic death toll for the year mounted to 165. The auto victim was Private Fred Fromme, Company E, Eleventh

struck by a car driven by Donald Roberts, R. R. 12, Box 228, as he walked along the roadway with

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companions. Roberts told deputy sheriffs he was passing another auto driven by Gus Ellenberger, 17, R. R. 12, Box 228, when Ellenberger was forced to swerve to avoid missing the .soldiers. Roberts said he saw the men in the road too late to avoid hitting the soldier. Ellenberger’s car turned over and he suffered left arm cut| and a broken finger. Roberts, Miss Catherine Bell, 17, of Lawrence, and Miss Sylvia LaMarr, 18, R. R. 12; Box 61, were unhurt. Fromme'a body was taken to the city morgue on orders of Coroner Fred W. Vehling. Although no arrest were made after the accident, Investigation was to be opened today by county authorities. Glenn Dunn, 34, city hospital ambulance driver, was injured Wednesday night when he lost control of his own car while driving and crashed into a utility pole in the 3100 block West Morris street. ‘Dunn said he was blinded by lights of an approaching car. He was taken to city hospital suffering from face and head cuts and leg injuries. George Whitehead, 60, of 1170 West Twenty-eighth street, incurred a fractured collar bone and hand injuries Wednesday night when he was struck by an automobile driven by Carl Lichtener, 30, of 1327 Burdsal parkway. The accident occurred at Burdsal parkway and Harding 6treet. Investigation into the death of Lincoln Shoop, 6, of Mars Hill, at the Indiana Christian hospital on Wednesday from automobile accident injuries, was opened today by county authorities. The boy was hurt when he stepped from an automobile at Gwynneville, Ind., on Tuesday afternoon and was struck by a passing car. Name of the driver of the accident car was not learned.

RIOTOUS SPENDING IS BLAMED FOR DEFICIT Work for Economy, Cry of Senator Howell of Nebraska. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. —Senator Robert B. Howell (Rep., Neb.) told the United Press today that responsibility for the plight of the public treasury and many a private purse could be traced directly to riotous public and private expenditure. Howell leans to the opinion that the people of the United States must blame themselves largely for the increased burden of taxation soon to be loaded on them by congress, but he says partial cancellation of war debts has been an important factor in “draining the treasury." “There is no magical way of getting out of this mess,” said Howell. “We have got to muddle out of it, tighten our belts, roll up our sleeves and work for economy. All this talk of curing our ills by spending and then spending some more is wrong." MAID’S SUICIDE PROBED Authorities Unable to Find Motive for Vehling Servant’s Death. Motive for the suicide of Mrs. Sarah Avels, 55, Negro, maid at the home of Coroner Fred W. Vehling, was sought today by authorities. The woman leaped from the Oliver avenue bridge into White river Wednesday morning, shortly after she left the Vehling home. No reason could be given for the act by her employer. According to witnesses, the woman climbed to the railing of the bridge, and leaped into the river. The body was recovered by Indianapolis Power and Light Company employes, who saw the woman jump. FLIER FALLS INTO OCEAN Army Aviator Jerked by Parachute From Cockpit; Badly Hurt. By United Press HONOLULU. T. H.. Dec. 17. Jerked by a parachute from the cokpit of a bombing plane into the ocean hundreds of feet below. Lieutenant John H. Davies, army aviator attached to Luke field here, was in a serious condition today at a hospital. Lieutenant Davies former athlete at the University of California, wap engaged in machine gun practice and the big bomber was being maneuvered to give him an aim at the moving target. The parachute suddenly slipped from his shoulders and Was sucked down by air currents through the slatted floorboards. When the chute opened, Davies was hurled to the floor and the slats gave way. FORD FEEDS NEGROES Auto Magnate Stands Between Starvation and Village. By United Press DETROIT, Dec. 17.—Henry Ford, whose name never appears in lists of those who contribute to public charities, is feeding and caring for 600 Negroes. Apprised by the Red Cross that the 600 residents of the village of Inkster faced starvation, Ford investigated and then made provision for the families., The township of Nanking, in which Inkster is located, voted $50,000 for poor relief, only to And it didn’t have the funds and couldn’t borrow. It was then the RUd Cross was appealed to and, through it, Ford became interested.

Spring’s Here By United Press ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17.-Un-seasonably warm weather senfc the swan in the Bt. Louis zoo to her nest to hatch six eggs; the peacocks exhibit almost complete plumage; the pheasants and mallard ducks are mating, and the deer are shedding their antlers.

RIVERS ARE RECEDING Several at Flood Stage, Crest Believed Reached. River levels over the entire state, which reached flood stages in some sections, were expected to subside today, officials of the United States weather bureau here said. Except in lower extremities of the state the decline already has started. The Wabash, falling below Vincennes, still was rising at Mt. Carmel, but officials believed the crest had been reached. It was reported to be at a level of 15.9 feet this morning. It has been rising at the rate of less than a foot a day since Tuesday. The flood stage is sixteen feet. White river was reported at a level of 16.4 feet at Decker, six inches higher than Wednesday. Officials predicted it would remain under the 18-foot level. Ohio river at Evansville rose 3.3 inches since yesterday to a level of 31.6 this morning. Officials said there was slight likelihood that it would reach the flood stage of 35 feet. HUNT LOTTERY CZAR Krause Vanishes; Charges Are Pending. Police throughout the nation today were asked to seek John Krause of Indianapolis, alleged midwest lottery czar, who fled this city with a charge of lottery operation against him, pending. Chief Mike Morrissey has been informed Krause may be operating a lottery in the northeast section of the country under the alias of W. J. Bauer. Krause is described as 45 to 50, five feet eight inches tall, 170 pounds and slightly bald. His hair is dark. According to Morrissey, Krause may be accompanied by his pretty 19-year-old daughter, and son, John Krause Jr., alias John Harris, 23. Two cars in Krause’s possession are wanted by local finance firms, Morrissey said.

The City in Brief

FRIDAY EVENTS Sahara Grotto, luncheon, Grotto Club. Exchange Club, luncheon, Washington, Optimist Club, luncheon, Claypool. Altrusa Club, iuncheon, Columbia Club. First Ward Republican Club, 8 p. m., Clark’s hall. Master Painters’ Association, luncheon, Antlers. Phi Delta Theta, luncheon, Washington. Round Table, luncheon, Board of Trade. Delta Tau Delta, luncheon, Columbia riub. Kappa Sigma, luncheon, Lincoln. Indiana Stamp Club, 8 p. m., Lockerbie. Dr. J. G. Poling of St. Louis university, formerly on the Indiana university faculty, spoke on the latest research in the field of ears and hearing before the Indianapolis Ophthalmological and Otolaryngological Society at the Columbia Club Wednesday night. Delta Tau Delta fraternity of Butler university will entertain boys cf the Indianapolis Orphans’ home at its annual Christmas party tonight at the chapter house, 4937 boulevard place. Alumni of Lawrencevillc (N. J.) school wilf met at 7 tonight in the Indianapolis Athletic Club for an informal dinner. Nicholas H. Noyes is in charge of arrangements. Search for a woman who threw a rock which struck Nelson Higinbottom, 7, as he played near his home at 725 Park avenue, Wednesday afternoon, injuring him painfully, was started today by police. Dr. John G. Benson, superintendent of the Methodist hospital, will speak to students of the Y. M. C. A. evening schools at the eighth annual banquet at 7 Friday night. Two Negro bandits held up Robert Ha,cker, 334 Spring street, cab driver, at the Belt railroad and West New York street, Wednesday* night, robbing him of $2, police were told. Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist churches of Southport will combine in presenting a Christmas proj gram at Perry Township high school at 7:45 Sunday. “Ballistics” will be the topic of patrolman Arch D. Ball of the Indianapolis police department, speaking before the Greencastle Kiwanis Club at luncheoij today. Dr. James A. Crain, traveler, lecturer and author, will discuss the “Eighteenth Amendment and What the Church Can Do for It” tonight at Central Christian church. • Frederick Landis, Logansport author, political campaigner, lecturer, and newspaper columnist, spoke before the monthly brotherhood meeting at the Meridian Heights Presbyterian church Wednesday night. Rabbi Morris M. Feuerllcht will speak at 8 Friday night at the Indianapolis Hebrew’ Congregation temple, Tenth and Delaware streets, on the subject “Economic and Spiritual Depression." Approximately 400 children will be guests at the Indiana theater Friday afternoon of the Capitol Dairies, Inc. Paul J. Stokes of the National Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association; will address the Indianapolis Exchange Club at a regular meeting Friday noon in the Washington. Discussion of a “Drink More Milk” campaign among grade school children was held Wednesday night at a meeting of the Milk Distributers Association in Hotel Severin. Dr. Eugene Allen Gilmore, dean of the law school of the University of lowa, will speak to members of the Contemporary Club at the John Herron Art institute tonight.

LAST RITES FOR FINANCIER WILL BE HELD FRIDAY St. Clair Parry to Be Buried in Crown hfil After Services at Home. Funeral services for St. Clair ; Parry, 70, financier and retired manufacturer and business man, | who died Wednesday at his home, ' 3010 North Meridian street, will be I held at 2 Friday in the home, with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Parry, who retired from active business twelve years ago, suffered a stroke of paralysis a week ago. He was president of the Parry Manufacturing Company until the consolidation in 1919 by which it became the Martin-Parry Company. Began as Banker Bom in Laurel, Ind., he began his business career in the banking business under J. N. Huston, later secretary of the treasury under President Benjamin Harrison. Later he was associated with his brothers, D. M. and T. H. Parry, deceased, in the Parry company, then a leading buggy plant. In the last forty yeaps he .had traveled extensively, visiting nearly every civilized nation. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian church, Ancient Landmarks lodge, No. 319, F. & A. M.; Scottish Rite, Shrine, Woodstock Club, Sons of the American Revolution and the Columbia Club. Surviving him are the widow, Mrs. Margaret Guffin Parry; a son, George T. Parry, and a granddaughter, Ann Hardin Parry, all of Indianapolis. J. F. Reineke Passes Julius F. Reinecke, 80, 3101 North Delaware street, one of the founders of the People’s Mutual Savings and Loan Association, died Wednesday after illness of one year. Last rites will be held at 2:30 Friday in the home, with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. Bom in Germany, Mr. Reinecke came to Indianapolis when 14. Funeral services for Seymour Morrison, 82, of 2610 Ashland avenue, who died Wednesday of heart disease, will be held at 2 Friday in the home, with burial in Noblesville. Mr. Morrison organized the first telephone company in Hancock county, later engaging in the furniture and gas regulator business. He formed the Bee Hive Paper Box company, which was sold to Eli Lilly & Cos. Priest, Long' 111, Dies The Rev. Francis W. Wolf, 64, Catholic priest since 1896, died Wednesday in St. Vincent’s hospital after an extended illness. Born in Indianapolis, Father Wolf read his first mass in St. Mary’s church in 1896, later serving three years as chaplain at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Terre Haute. He was assistant pastor at St. Patrick’s church, and then held pastorates at Chrisney, Poseyville and Troy and St. Vincent’s church, near Shelbyville. He served two years at St. Vincent’s hospital and had spent several months at Millhousen before becoming ill. Vespers for the dead will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic church at 3 Friday. Offices for the dead will be at 9:30 Saturday and services will be held at 1. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Construction Head Dead Ernest Berns, 49, Berns Construction Company president, died on Wednesday at his home, 3048 North Illinois street. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 Friday in the home, with burial at Linton, Ind., Mr. Berns’ birthplace. He moved to Indianapolis from Linton sixteen years ago. Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Polen, 82, city resident forty-two years, who died Wednesday at her home, 332 Lesley avenue, will be held at 2 Friday in the First Nazarene church, with burial in Anderson cemetery. Late rites for George Edward Dissler, 54, of 425 North Delaware street, stock clerk for C. B. Cones & Son Manufacturing Company for twenty-six years, who died .Wednesday, will be held at 8 tonight at the Shirley Brothers’ mortuary, 946 North Illinois street. Masonic lodge 669 will conduct its ritual. Burial will be at Gosport, Friday. Mr. Dissler was born in Lafayette.

FAKING ‘CRIPPLE’ GETS 30-DAY JAIL TERM Convicted on Charge of Petit Larceny for Stealing Necktie. Convicted of a charge of petit larceny, Harry McCormick, 42, a “cripple,” who solicited alms after twisting his body into grotesque shapes, today began serving a thirty-day jail term imposed by Municipal Judge William H. Sheaffer. McCormick was arrested Monday while taking donations on a west side street car. His hip and arm joints were twisted awry, but after he was placed in a cell at city jail he resumed normal posture, police said. In court Wednesday, patrolman John Carey, traffic policeman, identified McCormick as the man who escaped from him several days ago, after he had been placed under arrest for stealing a necktie in a downtown store. Sheaffer withheld judgment on vagrancy charges until McCormick has served the jail term.

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Just Politics By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. If you can’t get your telephone number at the Capitol these days, or stand, uncertainly, while the elevator balances between floors—blame the Democrats. “Deserving” young Democratic men and women have supplanted those of Republican persuasion who handled the switchboards and elevators in the house wing of the Cafpitol. To hear expressions from irritated congressmen, they are more “deserving” than efficient. The house electrician has ben kept busy checking on the elevators under their new helmsmen.

Former Editor-Lawmaker Dies By United Press BATAVIA, 0., Dec. 17.—Charles C. Kearns, who served sixteen years in congress from the Sixth Ohio district and formerly edited newspapers in Arkansas and New Mexico, died at his home here today of uremic poisoning.

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