Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 196, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 December 1931 — Page 3

D EC. 25, 1931

VAMPIRE AUTO KILLS MAN ON NATIONAL ROAD Authorities Without Clews to Speeding Death Machine. Death rode tn the path of a hit-and-run automobile Thursday night, ending the life of a 67-year-old man and bringing sadness and grief to one Indianapolis family in the place of Christmas joy. Thirteen other persons, including ♦wo children, were injured in a se-

ries of accidents on city streets and county roads. His arms laden with Christmas cookies for his 3year- old grand-

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daughter, Fred Wood, 67, of 306 South Roena avenue, plunged across neavy traffic in the 4400 block of West Washington street, Thursday night, ctfily to run into the side of a car -driven by Bert Brockman, 35, of 1320 South High School road. Wood dropped the cookies and spun around as Brockman slammed on his brakes. Another automobile swung around Brockman’s car from the rear, crashed into Wood and roared westward on National road. Making Final Trip Several persons were witnesses to the tragedy, but none could describe the death car accurately. Brockman was held blameless both by witnesses and deputy sheriffs. Tt was Wood’s last trip -to the store to complete his decorations for the Christmas tree he had prepared for little Dorothy Mitchell, t he daughter of Mrs. Lena Mitchell. He had spent all Thursday decorating the evergreen. He was born in England and came to this country when he was 18. He war, married forty-three years ago and lived in Indianapolis thirty years. He was a polisher at the Zenite Metal Company. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Surviving him are Mrs. Emma Wood, the widow; five daughters, Mrs. Edna Bauer, Mrs. Mary Lacey, Mrs. Nellie Riggs, Mrs. Ruth LaFevcr and Mrs. Mitchell, and two sons, Fred and Steven Wood, all of Indianapolis.

Mrs. Kern Hurt Woods’ death was the 174th traffic fatality of the year in the county. Mrs. John W. Kern Sr., widow of the former United States senator, suffered brain concussion and many cuts and bruises Thursday night, when the electric automobile in which she was riding collided with an Alabama street car. The accident occurred a few yards from the home of her son, Judge John W. Kern, where she had gone to get her grandson, John W. Kern, 111, to take him to her home, 1836 North Pennsylvania street, for a Christmas party. Young Kern was not injured, and Mrs. Kern was taken to her son’s home for medical treatment. Barbara Joan De Neut, 4, of 2609 Bellefontaine street, was kept in bed today, under observation for injuries she suffered late Thursday when she ran into the street to greet her father and was struck by an automobile driven by Bert L. Gardiner, 2916 Baltimore avenue. The child suffered head injuries but is not believed to be injured seriously. Baby Injured Marjorie (Billie) Gibson, 10 months old, was injured Thursday night when two cars collided in the 4800 block West Washington street. The baby was with her parents in an automobile driven by Charles Price, 31, of Brazil. Price’s car collided with one driven by Glate Fraught, 49, of 530 Woodrow avenue. Price lost control of his machine and it struck a utility pole. No other injuries were reported in the accident. Others injured in accidents: Mrs. Hugh Reynolds, 30. of 5214 Broadwav. severe cuts and bruises: Mrs. Tiien Reynolds. 57. of Chamnaign. 111., cuts and bruises: Oliver Throckmorton, 53. of 505 East Sixtieth street, and Mrs. L. Kerns. 18. also or 505 East Sixtieth street, collision at Broadway and Fiftv-second street. Mrs. Charles Bolin. 45. of 424 East Twentv-first street, cut and cruised, and Mrs. Bertha Knee. 45. of Washington, tnd.. cut and bruised. Fall Creek and Washington boulevards. Olell Ltbson. Lawrence, bruised leg. coliision on State Road 67. one mile east of ‘ost Road. Patrolman Glenn Macv. Emergency car driver, severe chest bruises: patrolman Coonev. log bruises, and Marce Groene. 36, of 2044 North Meridian street, at Massachusetts avenue and Delaware street, when Groene's car collidd with police macnine. Groene held on -a of failure tA give police car right ot Charged With Drunken Driving Dan James, 30, of Columbus. 0., is held on charges of drunken driving, drunkenness, blind tiger, driving through safety zone, and resisting arrest. Mororcycle patrolmen Rowe and Haught charged James attempted to smash several pints of liquor, but tht they confiscated the booze. James’ companion, J. W. Stangeon, 26, also of Columbus, is charged with drunkenness. Palino Lageon, 21. Filipino houseboy at Meridian Hills Country Club, is charged with reckless di-iving, after an accident at Meridian and Eighteenth streets. Donald Esterline, 36. of Carmel, is held on a drunken driving charge after an accident.

CARRY ON RELIEF WORK Julius Rosenwald’s Relatives Will Continue Philanthropies. it y United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 25.—The family of Julius Rosenwald, famed philanthropist, today made a Christmas j gift to America. Two sons and three daughters of the capitalist, who already has es- j tablished a charitable foundation I with a capital of $25,000,000, an- ; nounced incorporation of the | “Rosenwald Family Association.’ The association will carry on activities similar to those of the phil- i anthropist. A number of commitments were made by the financier j during his recent illness, members of the family said, and the organization was started to carry on these and other similar works. Shot in Argument; Near Death In a Christmas eve argument, Steve Davis, 1225 North Senate avenue, was shot and wounded critically. Raymond Yocum, Negro, was held by police on a charge of shoot- j ing with intent to kill, and James i Kirtley, Negro, was arrested on I vagrancy and drunk charges.

Avukahs Open Sixth National Conclave Here

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Miss Sylvia Ecktman

The sixth national convention of the Avukah, American student Zionist federation, opened this morning at 10 at Kirshbaum Center, Twenty-third and Meridian streets, with more than sixty delegates from out of the city registering. Butler university chapter, host to the parley, reported that delegates were here from Philadelphia, Boston New York Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee. Registration was followed with a luncheon at noon at the Athenaeum and the convention was opened formally at 2 this afternoon at the Kirshbaum. Messages of greeting were read from President Walter Scott Athearn of Butler university and Mayor Reginald Sullivan. Greetings were given by Alex Levin, president of the Bulter chapter; Rabbi Milton Steinberg, president Indianapolis Zionist district; Mrs. Samuel Frommer, president Indianapolis Hadassah; Miss Dorothy Schlessinger, president Junior Hadassah, and Allan Bloom, general secretary of the Jewish Community Center Association. Rabbi Samuel Blumenfield of Chicago, national Avukah president, responded. Tonight at 8:15, the “convention service’’ will be held, the feature of the first day’s sessions. The service will be held at the Beth-El Temple, Thirty-fourth and Ruckle streets, with Rabbi Simon Greenberg of Philadelphia in the pulpit. A dance will be held Saturday night at the Antlers and a mass meeting Sunday night at the Kirshbaum. Officers will be elected Sunday afternoon. Miss Sylvia Ecktman and Miss Helen Davis are co-chairman of the Butler chapter’s social committee and are in charge of the dance for Saturday night. They also are supervising all other affairs being given for the visting delegates.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to police as stolen belong to: Mansfield Finch. 2121 Pleasant street. Chevrolet coupe, from 1427 Hoefgen street. Ralph Lemcke. Ford coupe, from ’321 North Meridian street. Elmo Snyder. R. R. 1. New Augusta. Ind.. Ford touring. Charles Frve. Acton. Ind.. Chevrolet sedan from 1332 Park avenue. George Joohnson. 811 Virginia avenue. Ford truck. Verdie Allen. 3722 East New York street, Hupmobile sedan. 68-092. from rear of 245 North Delaware street. Seth Wheatley. Tipton. Ind.. Ford coach. 554-157. from Tipton.

BACK HOME AGAIN

William Chitwood. 2529 Bellefontaine street. Chrysler coach. 764-423. Stolen automobiles recovered bv police belong to: Swiss Cleaners. 1120 North Illinois street. Ford truck, found at rear of 4525 Park avenue. Perrie Allen. 1835 New Street. Hupmobile sedan, found in front of 815 East North Frank Turpin. Dennville. N. J.. Reo sedan. found at Yandes and Twenty-seventh streets.

DUSKY SERENADER HELD AS BURGLAR

Police Say Suspect Admits Guitar He Strummed Was Stolen. Cheerily, a dusky troubador strummed a guitar and sang on North Noble street, early Christmas eve. A true blossoming of the Yultide spirit, remarked many persons. Later in the evening police were notified by Clifton Brotton that, while he was absent from his home, 524 North Noble street, a burglar had broken a window, ransacked the house, and had taken a guitar valued at $5. Following this report, Detectives George E. Hubbard and Fay Davis, arrested James Mitchell, Negro, of 216 Smith street, for questioning. The officers said Mitchell admitted theft of the guitar, and also

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THOUSANDS OF NEEDY RECEIVE YULEBASKETS Christmas Cheer Is Given to Jobless; Lack of Snow Grieves Youngsters. (Continued from Page 1) Beriault as Santa Claus, distributing friuts, nuts, and warm clothing to the children. First party was held at the Lauter Memorial Club and the second in the English Avenue Boys' Club. A stranger event occurred as a result of the Yuletide influence, when the lion lay down with the lamb. Politics Is Forgotten For courthouse Republicans celebrated the holiday Thursday afternoon with the courthouse Democrats. The program started with a dinner in the office of the county recorder, Ira P. Haymaker, at which he was host and both Republicans and Democrats were present. This was followed with a dance and reception in the offices of the county clerk, Glenn Ralston, when his chief deputy, Charles Ettinger, showed that he knew as much about a piano as he does about the office routine. Open house was held in the office of Harry Dunn, outgoing auditor, and his little trick keg-bearing mule was the center of attraction. All department heads were given gifts by the personnel of the divisions. Many Other Parties A list of the kind Christmas deeds performed by Indianapolis citizens would Atretch into infinity, but just to give you an idea, here are a few: Carrying out the program begun in 1896, the Murat Shriners distributed approximately 500 baskets. Sahara Grotto came right along with more than 100. baskets and the other Masonic fraternities also did their bit. The Wheeler mission distributed 400 baskets and all the unfortunates who slept at the mission Christmas eve were given a holiday breakfast through efforts of Delta chapter, Alpha Omicron Alpha sorority. In accordance with annual custom, 150 large baskets, containing provisions for several days, were distributed by Armour & Cos. employes. Company trucks were used to make deliveries. Children Are Remembered Children of the Indianapolis Day Nursery were given toys, fruits and Christmas goodies at a party Thursday, while other children of the city attended a party given by William D. Beanblossom, 1321 West Ray street, this morning. More than 1,500 Christmas candy boxes and special gifts including 100 baskets of food were distributed. The Indianapolis lodge of Elks made it’s annual distribution of hundreds of baskets, and was joined in the good work by horned brethren of the Loyal Order of Moose, with 200 baskets. More than 800 employes and former employes of the Marmon Motor Car Company, with their families, were guests at a Christmas party Thursday, sponsored by the Marmon Welfare Society, in plant No. 2. Baskets Are Distributed Playing the role of Santa, G. M. Williams, Marmon president, distributed 100 baskets of food, toys, candy, and fruits. A fifteen-foot, gaily decorated tree occupied the center of the room. Thirty-five families were given assistance by the Shell Petroleum corporation. The list could go on and on and on. So, in the words of Tiny Tim, “A Merry Christmas, God Bless Us Everyone.’’

confessed that a carving set and three watches in his possession were taken from the Brotton home. He had pawned the guitar, he said. His alleged confession linked him with nineteen recent city burglaries. At his home a large quantity of clothing and jewelry, which police said was stolen, was recovered. Detectives said Mitchell admitted that he was an ex-convict, having served sentences at Jackson, Mich., and San Quentin (Cal.) prison. Six homes in Irvington, four near Speedway City and eight homes on the north side were looted by him in burglaries, the purported confession stated. Fall Fractures Arm LOGANSPORT, Ind., Dec. 25. After opening the door of a cellar at her home to liberate a kitten, Mrs. E. J. Edwards fell down the cellar steps and suffered a broken right arm.

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