Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 192, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 December 1931 — Page 2

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THOUSANDS OF FRIENDS MOURN frank r. Wolf Wasson Vice-President Is Paid High' Tribute by Business Men. Sorrow brooded over the H. P. Wasson department store today, a sorrow felt by the hurrying staff of clerks and by the rushing, bustling crowd of shoppers alike. Something was gone out of the life of the busy store, something which every one sensed in the crowded aisles and back of the cluttered counters—it was the spirit of Frank R. Wolf, the spirit of “the man with the smile.” Mr. Wolf, vice-president of the Wasson company, died at his home Saturday, and telegrams and cables of condolences today were pouring in from all parts of the world. For “the. man with the smile” never failed to make a friend. Funeral Today Today at 2 funeral servicer, will be conducted for Mr. Wolf bv Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation at Flanner & Buchanan mortuary. Burial will be in Indianapolis Hebrew cemetery. Employes at the store dropped Ihetr “business smiles" for a moment today to confess that a spark was gone, the spark of camaraderie that left happy hearts along Mr. Wolf's path, happy hearts that followed his cheery greeting, “Hello, Bister.” Frank R,. Wolf worked his way tip from the bottom rungs of the business ladder and he never forgot it. Business associates revealed the j pride he took in young business men, and his constant endeavors to make every youth an expert in business.

Keen Business Mind He was a well qualified teacher, Arthur G. Brown, president of the Merchants' Association, said of him that "he had an unusually keen insight into business, and beyond doubt, was one of thp best and most Seasoned business men of the city.” An even higher tribute to his business sagacity came from .T. A. Goodman of the. Real Silk mills, one of his close friends. “He was a wizard on merchandise,” said Goodman, “Rnd he had a Ismile that took your heart and kept It.” And that, wat, the way of “the tnan with the smile.” Business leaders from all parts of the nation constantly were writing Mr. Wolf letters, asking for advice find suggestions. Made Many Friendships "Home” to Frank R. Wolf meant, ! Indianapolis, but it could have been , in a hundred other American cities, 1 or in dozens of European capitals. “On the road” early in his business career, Mr. Wolf made lasting friendships with business men throughout, the country. “He did a lot of things for In- ! jSianapolis and for his friends that j |iever were known,” said one friend, ! *and the first traffic signal in in- j dianapolis was his doing.” During the administration of the j late Mayor Lewis Shank, Mr. Wolf fconccived the idea, of a, traffic tower ; At Meridian and Washington streets, j pThr city did not have the necessary (funds for the project, and Mr. Wolf paid for the "tower apparition” ! tiimself. In later years, when the traffic ' Signal system became more complicated, and signals were constructed more nearly perfect, the 'tower was removed. “Friends?” said Fred C. Dickson. was his friend. He had A charming personality. He was generous. He was thoughtful. He fleas a true friend.” What higher compliment could be paid "the man with the smile?” Mr. Wolf was a bachelor. Surviving him are two sisters, Miss Dora [Wolf and Mrs. Harry Atlass, both of Indianapolis, and five brothers, Moses Wolf, vice-president of the Standard'Savings and Loan Association; Michael Wolf, general agent of the Lehigh Valley railroad; Joseph Wolf, dry goods and metal goods merchant; Nathan Wolf, dry goods merchant, and Jacob Wolf, president of the White Furniture Company. CUMMINS TRUCK GOES ON IN ENDURANCE RUN C. L. Cummins' Diesel truck was speeding around Indianapolis Motor Speedway today, nearing its ninth day of non-stop, non-refueling travel. The truck passes its two hundred sixteenth hour at 2 p. m. Cummins and Dave Evans, speed Star, who is chief pilot., will refuel and go on until forced to stop by mechanical trouble or physical exhaustion. They have bunks on the truck. The truck started its run with POO gallons of oil sealed in its tanks. It has covered 9,269 miles at 8 this morning, an average of 43.7 miles an hour. FLAHERTY RE-ELECTED Renamed President by Stockholders of Building, Loan Group. James G. Flaherty was re-elected president of the Provident Building & Loan Association at a meeting last week of stockholders, it was announced today. Other officers re-elected are William P. Cosgrove, vice-president; Timothy P. Sexton, secretary; Charles A. Slinger, assistant secretary, and Edward F. Dux, treasurer. DISPLACED AS TRUSTEE Schuyler Haas Removed in Estate of Charles F. Wishmier. Probate Judge Smiley N. Chambers today appointed John J. Reilly, realtor, as substitute trustee for the estate of Charles F. Wishmier, replacing Schuyler A. Haas. Records of the court show that Haas as trustee is “unable to account for certain commissions and other items of interest in the trusteeship,” and that “evidence further discloses some inaccuracies in addition and subtraction in the trustee's report.”

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Frank R, Wolf, vice-president of H. P. Wasson Company, was to be buried this afternoon at Indianapolis Hebrew’ cemetery, after funeral services at 2 at the Flan-

FRIENDS IN TRIBUTE TO MRS. NICHOLSON

Moving Interest of Famed Hoosier Author's Wife Was Her Home. Tribute, to Mrs. Eugenie Kountze Nicholson. 64. as a lover of children, defender of youth and a friend of the needy, was paid today by a host of her Indianapolis neighbors, who mourned hpr death. The wife of Meredith Nicholson, famous Hoasier author, died early Sunday at the family home, 4417 North Meridian street. She had been ill several years. Private funeral services will be held at 2 Tuesday at the residence. Pictured by her close acquaintances as a typical Indiana mother, Mrs. Nicholson’s paramount interest since her marriage June 6, 1896, was her own home. Active Suffrage Worker But she found much time to devote to affairs of women. She was a leader in the fight for women's suffrage because she believed women should have a voice in the education, health and in other community interests that affected children. Ever keenly interested in the welfare of young people, Mrs. Nicholson defended them from criticism. She said that youth's freedom and frankness were good things that helped youth find itself. "Mrs. Nicholson was about the most unselfish person I ever knew.” Miss Margaret Shipp, former president of the Vassar Club and intimate friend of Mrs. Nicholson, declared today. Chauffeur in Tribute Her chauffeur said of her: "You don’t feel about her the way you feel about a person who employs you. It's one person to another.” During the World war she spent many long, tiresome nights at the Union station aiding soldiers bound for overseas. Many a bandage that helped soothe the wounds of doughboys in France was prepared under her direction. She had charge of this department for the Red Cross in Indianapolis. Arduous labors of those war days forced her to retire from active social and civic work. Mrs. Nicholson was an active member of the Franchise League. She founded the Progressive Club and was its first president. She also was a member of the Indiana Vassar Club, the National Association of University Women and St. Pauls Episcopal church. Born in Omaha She was born in Omaha, Neb., July 11. 1867. Her mother's father was Thomas Davis, pioneer resident of Indianapolis, and one of the founders of the Sinker-Davis Company, machinists. She spent two winters with her grandparents here, preparing for college at the old Kappes school in the city. She was graduated from Vassar in 1888. where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic society. She retuiTied to Omaha and married Mr. Nicholson in 1896. Surviving her. besides Mrs. Nicholson, are a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholson Claypool; two sons, Meredith Nicholson Jr. and Charles L. Nicholson; three grandchildren,

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ner & Buchanan mortuary. Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht of the Indianapolis Hebrew’ Congregation was to conduct the services. Mr. Wolf died Saturday at his home.

Virginia Nicholson Claypool. Meredith Nicholson 111 and Eugenie Nicholson, all of Indianapolis; two brothers, Charles T. Kountze and Herman D. Kountze, both of New York, and a. sister, Mrs. John T. Stuart of Omaha. OPEN MODEL HOME FEB. 15 Dwelling Is of Cape Cod Design; Public Invited. With siding and roof now in the j process of construction, the 1932 model home of the Indianapolis Home Builders Association will be ready for public inspection by Feb, j 15, according to Carl W. Lindeman, j who is in charge of the erection of j the home. The model dwelling is of Cape Cod design. J. Harry Mills, president of the association, today invited every one to see the house j while it is under construction. The home is located at 5243 Cornelius avenue, north of Butler university stadium. This year, fo r the first time, the model home is being built on its residential site, without first being shown at the Realtors’ Home Complete exposition. Replacing the model home at this year’s show, which -will be held April 2 to 10, will be a display of flowers and gardens. Members of the Model Home committee are Walter L. Stace. Frank E. Gates, Frank F. Woolling. William Low Rice, and Carl W. Lindeman. COMPLETE COLL JURY State Opens Prosecution of Alleged Harmlem Baby Killer. By I nited Pres* NEW YORK. Dec. 21.—The jury tnat is to try Vincent (The Mick) Coll, 23, gangster, was completed at noon today. The state immediately began presentation of the evidence by which they hope to send the gang leader to the electric chair for the Harlem babv shootings. He is accused of killing 5-year-old Michael Vengali. Candidate’s Sister Dies By Times Special EVANSVILLE. Ind.. Dec. 21. Mrs. Wilhelmina Ashby, 77, sister of the late Thomas Hisgen of Petersburg, who was a candidate for President of the United States on an independent ticket nearly a quarter of a century ago. is dead. The candidacy was sponsored by William Randolph Hearst, newspaper publisher.

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SHORTER WORK DAY FOUGHT BY STREET CAR CO. Officials Say 8-Hour Shift Ruinous Because of Labor Increase. Indianapolis Street Railway Com- i pany officials are afraid their cars might be more than thirty minutes 1 late passing a given point, and, j therefore, are against an eight-hour day with, thirty minutes leeway. Besides, they assert that the j schedules compiled on an eighthour basis and presented by car men who are petitioning for the i eight-hour day, would require employment of twenty-two more full- j time and eighty extra men, and this would “ruin the company, now’ in i the hands of a receiver. Testimony to this effect, was heard by Commissioner Frank 1 Singleton of the public service com- j mission at the Pight-our arbitration hearing in the senate chamber at the statehouse today. 30 Car Men Present Approximately thirty car men were on hand to press their claims, including James Green and Harry Pearson, signers of the petition. Witnesses put on the stand by the company attorney, David E. Watson. were L. J. E, Foley, company auditor, and James P, Tretton, general manager. The latter expressed the dire predictions as to results which would follow adoption of the eight-hour-day plan. Through cross-questioning, J. S. Fenstermacher, attorney for the petitioners, brought forth the following admissions: Tha there now are more than eighty experienced extra men who w’ould be given full-time jobs on the regular eight-hour runs. That some of these men have draw'n the minimum salary of $45 a month and others between S6O and S7O. Use Phone to Save That two hours’ pay is allowed for “show up.” whether the men get a run or not, but that the company uses telephone calls to save this paymeit,. That men now’ are shifted on both inbound and outbound cars on the Washington street line and the eight-hour shift w’ould be no more inconvenient. That no additional service had been provided for the Christmas shoppers. Fenstermacher also sought to show’ that men having long runs, with pay of more than ten hours a day, w’ere released to circulate petitions against the eight-hour plan. That there are too many supervisors and that at the Washington street car barn, there is an extra man for every two runs while the ideal service, according to the company, provides one extra man for seven runs. No new men have been added since last February, Tretton testified. He contended the eight-hour day w’ould be unfair to men with longer runs, that it would discommode the public and “ruin the company.” HEALEY IS PROMOTED Succeeds to Command of Militia Brigade. Promotion of Colonel George H. Healey, 2415 North Alabama, street, to brigadier-general commanding the Seventh-sixth infantry brigade of the Indiana national guard has been announced by Adjutant-Gen-eral Paul E. Tombaugh. General Healey succeeds to the ! command of General William G. ! Everson, now a pastor at Denver. | General Healey, who w'as in com- ! mand of the One hundred fift.y- ---\ second infantry, was one of three considered by Governor Harry G. Leslie and General Tombaugh for : the promotion. Others were Colonel D. Wray De ! Prez, Shelbyville, and Walter H. Unversaw, Kokomo. General Healey |is a Republican. He has a long service record as a commander | of infantry, including the Mexican border and World war.

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What a Relief! By Times Special GARY, Ind., Dec. 21.—The relief problem has been settled for six months at least in the case of Eddie Long, Negro, who borrowed a wife and baby to constitute a family for the purpose of getting a share of township poor aid. He was sentenced to six months at the state penal farm when convicted on a false pretense charge. Long had obtained $lO3 worth of groceries and other supplies from the township before his racket was discovered. He admitted his guilt, but said if he had not obtained aid. he probably would have turned bandit.

YULE PARTY IN STATEHOUSE To| DRAW CHILDREN j Employes and Salvation Army Join to Provide Toys, 1,111 Baskets. Preparations w*ere started today for a children’ Christmas celebration that will transform the high corridors of the statehouse into a Yuletide festival. It is expected that 3,000 and 4,000 Indianapolis children will attend the party which will be held Thursday morning. Through co-operation of statehouse employes and the Salvation army, every child will be given a toy, an orange, candy and a warm garment. In addition, 1.111 baskets of food will be distributed for Christmas dinners. Six hundred were donated by the Salvation Army and 511 by statehouse employes. Heaped high in the baskets will* be 1,111 hams, 1,111 cans of milk, 1,022 pounds of navy beans, 1,022 pounds of sugar, 3,833 pounds of potatoes, 67 crates of apples, 1,111 cans of tomatoes, 1,111 cans of corn, 1.111 cans of peas, 1.111 loaves of bread, 1.111 five-pound sacks of flour, 800 pounds of butter, 600 stocks of celery, 1,111 pounds of coffee, 1.111 1 boxes of graham crackers. 600 packages of pancake flour and 600 cans of molasses. Frank Caylor, statehouse custo- : dian, and his asistants today erected j long tables from which the food will be distributed. PRINTING WORK lET Two Firms Get SBO,OOO in County Contracts. Marion county's 1932 printing contracts, valued at more than SBO,OOO, today were let by county commissioners to William B. Burford Company and the Business Furniture Company, low bidders. Burford firm will deliver all legal forms and printing products in courts and county administrative offices while the other company will furnish supplies. The companies received the contracts after other firms, higher bidders on the contracts, failed to tabulate totals of bids on the five classifications.

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pleas of guilty entered before Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker. Ray Coherd, 24, and Buren Good, 20, wIU serve ten years each on charges of robbery and auto banditry, and Patrick O'Brien, 24, was given two to ten years for seconddegree burglary. The remaining member of the gang, not yet sentenced, is its alleged leader. Forest Strother. Last week Raleigh Munsey was sentenced to twenty years in the state prison by Earl R. Cox, special judge. During Munsey’s trial, Strother turned state's evidence and told of the bandit and burglary raids made by members of the gang. Strother is expected to enter his plea within a few days. When police raided two hideouts of the gang, they confiscated a

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large quantity of guns, ammunition, dynamite and burglary tools. Twenty-five persons were arraigned before Baker today. Pleading guilty to breaking into Schnull & Cos. warehouse at Twentyfirst street and Northwestern avenue, two of five Negroes were sentenced. Gerard Pride, 26, was sentenced three to ten years in the state reformatory. and Dan Callins, 26. one to ten years. Cases against Sherman Nourse. 31; James Roper and Douglass Britt, were taken under advisement. The robbery of merchandise occurred Nov. 23. The United States has three aircraft carriers, two of them, the largest ones, are converted battle cruisers. The third, the Langley, is a converted Collier.