Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 200, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 December 1931 — Page 12

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LENZ AND NEW PARTNER JOLT CULBERTSONS Ex-Naval Officer Plays Cool Game to Trim Lead 520 Points. BY H. ALLEN SMITH United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—A nice, amiable, triple-chinned southern gentleman who used to be a commander in the navy, and who reckons maybe all this ballyhoo is not diong the game much good, settled himself into a plush-bottomed chair Tuesday night and added a homely touch to the hitherto flamboyant Culbertson-Lenz contract bridge duel. He is Winfield Liggett Jr., and he’s almost as broad as he is long. He has thick, gray hair, beetling black eyebrows, a placid countenance and a sonorous, lazy southern drawl. He succeeded Oswald Jacoby and promptly proved himself the coolest card player yet to sit in the contest. He and Lenz managed to clip 520 points off the lead built up by Ely Culbertson ••and his various partners. The Culbertson lead now is 16,320 points. Jacoby “Out for Good” Jacoby withdrew from the match on the previous evening because Lenz had criticised his psychic bidding. Jacoby showed up for a bit Tuesday night, studied a few hands, announced that he will not, under any circumstances, return to the match, then went home to read a book. Lenz and his rotund partner seemed to work well in double harness. Their bidding was extremely conservative and they suffered only three sets as against Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson’s ten. They fulfilled eighteen contracts to fifteen for the Culbertson’s. Culbertson said that he and his wife were “crucified on the cross of distribution.” He said that Lenz and Liggett played a "nice, steady, ol d-f ashi on e and papa-and-mama game.” Liggett, when the session was over, submitted to a brief interview. "No Test of System” "Well,” he drawled, ‘we just sat down and sort of played* a pleasant game. Everything went off normal. As to the value or significance of this match, I think all the ballyhoo is hurting the game. “1 like to play bridge with Sidney and I like to play against these Culbertsons, so I just figured maybe I’d have some fun out of it. Anybody who thinks this is a test of systems is . . . well, just silly.” Liggett played nine hands and went set on one. He was doubled on a five-club bid and cracked through with a grand slam out of it. He was doubled again at five hearts and made it. He made only two overtricks in the nine hands. Pinochle Match to Open By United Brega TOLEDO, 0., Dec. 30.—Pour loyal auction pinochle fans, fired by the wide publicity attending the current Culbertson-Lenz contract bridge marathon, tonight will begin a 100,000-point match to determine a national championship. Spurning a hotel, the pinochle players will present their various “systems” on an ordinary card table set up in the corner of a local cigar store. Ten thousand points will be scored in each night’s play. Louis Abrams and Elmer Dupree will assume the roles of contending champions. They will be opposed by Thomas Glanders and Benny Brodsky.

Fishing the Air

Current dance hits. Including “Mean Music” and "Runnin’ Wild,” will t>e played by Howard Lanin and his orchestra In the program to be broadcast Wednesday at 6:15 p. m., over WENR and an NBC network. Massenet’s celebrated “Elegie” will be eung by Oliver Smith, tenor, with obligato by Michael Rosenker in the program with Josef Pasternack and his orchestra Wednesday at 7 p. m., over WLW and an NBC network. The Revelers quartet will compliment John Philip Sousa when they sing "I Like to Hear a Military Band” in the program with Sousa and his band Wednesday at 7: SO p. m., over WTAM and an NBC network.

HIGH SPOTS OF WEDNESDAY NIGHT’S PROGRAM 6:3o—Columbia—Boswell Sisters. 7:3O—NBC (WEAFI—John Philip Sousa and band. B:3O—NBC (WEAF) —George Gershwin, guest. Columbia—Crime Club, drama “The Brass Daggers.” 9:oo—Columbia—Vitality personalities. guest: Lucille Peterson. NBC (WJZ)— Rbss Oolumbo end his orchestra. 9:3o—Columbia Columbia symphony director, Howard Barlow. NBC (WEAF)—Lyric drama "Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 11:30—NBC (WEAF)—PauI Whiteman and orchestra. ■

Luiglnl's "Serenade” will be played by harp, wood-winds and the string section of the symphony orchestra in the pro?ram to be broadcast from WTAM and he NBC Chicago studios Wednesday at 8 p. m. "The Retgate Puzzle." the story of a mystery robbery and a mystery murder, which nearly baflled the master detective. Is the drama to be presented in the program Wednesday at 8 p. m., over WLW and an NBC network. George Gershwin. the composerpianist, will play his best known work.” "Rhapsody In Bine.” with Nathaniel Bhllkret and his orchestra in the program to be broadcast Wednesday at 8:S0 p. m.. over WTAM and an NBC network. Shakespeare’s "Midsummer Night’s Dream” set to music composed by Mendelssohn will be presented as the Lyric drama Wednesday at 8:80 p. m„ oyer WENR and an NBC network. BANDIT IS OUT-TALKED Drnntai Reasons With Negro Gunman, Who Goes Away. Somewhere la the city is a bandit who may reform. At least, police say, he got a good lesson in morals when he attempted to rob W. S. Smith, owner of a drug store at 1301 North Senate avenue. Monday night. Smith informed detectives he was alone in the store when the Negro gunman entered, flouring a revolver and demanding money. “He didn’t get anything, because • I talked him out of it,” Smith reported.

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—7 P. M.— KDKA (980) —Dixie ensemble. CBS—The Columbians. WENR (870)—The News. WON (720) —Easy Aces. WMAQ (670)—Concert orchestra. —7:15 P. M.— CBS—Singin' Sam. NBC (WJZ)—Leonard Joy’s orchestra. —7:30 P. 51. KTHS (1040) Arlington orchestra. CBS—Kate Smith. NBC (WEAF)—Sousa and band: the Revelers. —7:45 P. M.— CBS-—Male chorus. WGN (720)—Two pianos. WMAO (670) “Laugh It O fir • —8 P. M.— CBS—Fast Freight. WBBM (770)—Dixie ensemble. NBC (WEAF)—Dasch’s orchestra. WENR (870)—Roads ol Romance. NBC (WJZ)—Adventures ol Sherlock Holmes. —8:30 P. M.— KYW (1020)—Don Pedro’s orchestra. CBS—Crime Club. WBBM (770)—Bernie’s orchestra. .WCCO (810)—Lou Breeze orchestra. NBC (WEAF)—Shilkret’s orchestra: Geo. Gershwin, guest: soloist. NBC (WLW)—Dutch Masters program. —9 P. 51. KYW (1020)—PhlliD’s fivers. CBS—Personalities. WENR .870)—Studio. WGN (720)—Kassel’s orenestra.

WFBM (1200) Indianapolis Indianapolis Power and Light Company WEDNESDAY P. M. s:3o—lndians (CBS). s:4s—Reis and Dunn (CBS), 6:oo—Dinner ensemble. 6:3o—Boswell Sisters (CBS). 6:4s—Downey and Wons (CBS). 7:oo—Columbians (CBS). 7:ls—Bingin’ Sam (CB8). 7:45—A1 Feeney sports talk. B:oo—Fast Freight (CBS). B:3o—Bean Creek string band. B:ss—Announced. J9:oo—Personalities (CBS). 9:15 —Magic Through the Ages, by Blackledge. 9:3o—Columbia symphony (CBS). 9:ls—lndiana ballroom. 10:00—Bing Crosby (CBS). 10:15—Street Singer (CBS), 10:30—The Columist. 12:15—Atop the Indiana roof. 11:30—Isham Jones orchestra (CBS). WKBF (1400) Indianapolis (Indianapolis Broadcasting. Ine.) WEDNESDAY P. M. 4:ls—Harry Bason. 4:3o—Late sport news. 4:4o—Announcements. s:oo—Vaughn Cornish. s:ls—Evening announcements. 5:25—01d Man Sunshine. s:3o—David Lawrence dispatches. 6:oo—Monk and Sam. 6:ls—Dinner music. 6:30 —Speed and double speed. 6:4s—Buddies’ orchestra. 7:oo—Vaughn Cornish. 7:ls—Louise Spillman. 7:3o—Orchestra. 7:4s—Orchestra. B:ls—Roy Wilmeth. B:3o—Chronicles. B:oo—Sports question box. 9:05 —Indianapolis public schools. 10:00—Sign off. WLW (700) Cincinnati WEDNESDAY P. M. 4:oo—Chats with Peggy Winthrop (NBC) 4:ls—Mouth health (NBC). 4:3o—Los Vaqueros del Ramona. 4:4s—Little Orphan Anne (NBC). 5:00 —Old Man Sunshine. s:ls—Announcement. _ s:l7—The Chatter. s:26—Time announcement. s:3o—Dog talk by Dr. Glenn Adams. s:4s—Lowell Thomas (NBC). 6:00 Amos ’n’ Andy (NBC). 6:ls—Crosley Auto-Stokers. 7:OO—R. F. D. hour. 7:ls—Rhythm Rounders 7:3o—Melodv Moments (NBC). B:oo—Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (NBC). B:3o—Dutch Masters (NBC). 9:ls—lsham Jones’ orchestra. 9:3o—Variety. 9:4s—Time. 9:48—80b Newall. 9:sß—Weather. 10:00—Night Caps. 11:30—Moon River. 11:59—Time. 11:00—Henry Halstead’s band. 11:15—Hotel New Yorker orchestra (NBC) 11:30 —Isham Jones’ orchestra. 12:00 Midnight—Time announcement. A. M 12:01—Sign off.

Day Programs \ WFBM (1200) Indianapolis Indianapolis Power and Light Company THURSDAY A. M. 7:3o—Pep Club. 9:oo—Women's hour. 10:00—Transcription. 10:15 to 12:00—Silent. P. M 12:00—Farm network (CBS). I:oo—Society reporter. I:ls—Salon orchestra (CBS). 3:oo—La Forge musicale (CBS). 2:3o—Two Thirty Tunes. 3:00 to s:3o—Silent WKBF (1400) Indianapolis (Indianapolis Broadcasting. Inc.) THURSDAY A. M. 6:3o—Cadle Tabernacle family prayer period. 7:oo—Church federation program. 7:30 World news review. 7:50—01d Man Sunsbine. B:oo—Breakfast bazaar. 8:30 Household topics, 9:ls—Monk and Sam. 9:3o—Hollywood news flashes. 9:4o—Morning music. 10:30—Louisa Spillman. 10:45—Dessa Byrd at the organ. 11:00—Harry Baaon. 11:15—Morning announcements. 11:30—Connie’s orchestra. 11:45—Luncheon music. P. M. 12:00—Farm program. 12:15—Hill Billy Kid. 12:30—livestock reports. 13 ; *5—A'Jter Hickman's book review. i : 92~S? 4,nes * **• - I:ls—Sign off.

WEDNESDAY——9 P. M.— NBC (WJZ)—Russ Columbo and orchestra. —9:15 P. M.— CBS Svmohony. mixed Quartet. —9:30 P. M.— NBC (WJZ)—Clara. Lu and Em WMAO (670) Melodv land. —9:45 P. M.— CBS—Myrt and Marge. NBC (WJZ)—Hollywood Nights. WMAQ (670) Orchestra and Germaine. —9:50 P. M.— WGN (720) Tomorrow’s Trib. —lO P. M—KDKA (980)—Sports: entertainers. KYW (1020)—Sports; news. CBS—Bing Crosby. Amos ’n T Andy (NBC) — WMAQ. WENR. —10:15 P. M.— KSTP (1460)—Orchestra, vocalists. CBS—Street Singer. WDAF (610)—“66’’ Club; dance program. NBC (WEAF)—Qu art e r hour. WGN (720) —Kassel's orchestra. WTAM (1070) Sports; dance music. WTMJ (620)—Dance program. —10:30 P. M.— KDKA (980) —Don Bestor’s orchestra. KYW (1020)—Russo's orchestra. WCCO (810)—Pollack’s orchestra. NBC (WENR)—Lopez orchestra. CBS —Morton Downey. NBC (WJZ)—The Three Doctors.

WLW (700) Cincinnati . THURSDAY A. M. s:3o—Time announcement. s:3l—lnternational fiddlers. 6:oo—Time announcement 6:ol—Physical exercises. 6:ls—Talent bureau program. 6:3o—Time announcement. 6:3l—Organ recital. 6:45—J011y Bill and Jane (NBC). B:oo—Time announcement. 7.ol—Morning devotions. 7:ls—Phil Cook (NBC). 7:3o—Talent bureau program. 7:4s—Physical exercises. B:oo—Community health talk. B:ls—Recipes by Netherland Plaza Chef. B:3o—Beautiful Thoußnts (NBC). B:4s—V,'hat’s new. 9:oo—Livestock reports. 9:lo—Announcement. 9:ls—Orchestra. 9:3o—Colonel Goodbody (NBC). 9:4s—Davis Mystery Chef (NBC). 10:00—Talent bureau program. 10:13—Mouth hygiene. 10:25—WLW stars. 10:45—River reports. 10:55—Time signals. 11:00 —Talent bureau program. 11:30—Jones’ orchestra. 11:45 —Market reports. 11:50—Livestock reports. 12:00 Noon—National Farm and Home period (NBC).

DON QUIXOTE WAS A VERY WISE OLD BIRD This Ancient Knight of Other Days Bought Free-Wheei-ing Horseshoes for His Famous Horse Rocinante. BY WALTER D. HICKMAN VERILY I tell you that Don Quixote, the famous knight of the windmill experiences centuries back in Spain brought free wheeling horseshoes for his favorite mount, Rocinante. That is if the authors of “Spanish Blades,” the annual musical play of the Triangle Club of Princeton university are to be believed. That was the startling fact that Don Quixote told us himself last night at the Murat while the boys and the “girls” of this organization were frolicking in their annual show.

Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho Panza had a most unsuccessful time getting those free wheeling horseshoes on the very fretful feet of the mount. From the standpoint of characterization on the part of the singing principals, the makeup of the men as girls in the cast as well as “girls” of the ensemble as well as from the standpoint of dancing efficiency of the entire dancing chorus, this show is the last word in university revue efforts. Never have I seen a better ballet than the “windmill ballet” which was followed by “Lengend of the Dragon.” Here was the most elaborate ballet done in nearly perfect style by these university men. The entire show, which was a travesty on the adventures of Don Quixote as well as Don Juan in his many love affairs, moved with speed. There were many dance specialties introduced in both acts. All splendidly done. The work of the accordian player was very, very warm. The cast of the principals were as follows: .aits, the iaakeeper ....J. N. Foran Oulclnea. the innkeeper's daughter... Seymour Morris Don Quixote. Knights of La Mancha „ ..... M. M. H. Dana Sancho Pan a. Squire to Don Quixote „ , J. V. Wood null Rocinante. Don Ouixote’s faithful steed S. H. lams Jr.. W. A. Wilton Carmen. Alfonso’s wife D. S. McMillan Alfonso. Strobing troubadour.J. M. Stewart Don Juan H. T. Tasker Many of the tunes were of the type that one wants to whistle. The Triangle orchestra was splendid after the first few minutes. “Spanish Blades” was presented for one performance last night at the Murat. Indianapolis theaters today offer: “In a Garden” at the Civic; 'Scooter

—10:45 P. 51. WGN (720)—Cummin’s orchestra. NBC (WJZ)—Jack Whiting, songs. WMAQ (670)—Via Lago orchestra. (3V* hours.) —ls P. 51. KYW (1020)—Don Pedro's orchestra. CBS— Duchin’s orchestra. NBC (WEAF) —Coon-Sand-ers’ orchestra NBC (WJZ)—Mildred Bailey and King’s Jesters. —11:15 P. 51. KYW (1020) Whiteman’s orchestra. WBBM (770) —Around the Town. NBC (WJZ)—Larry Funk’s firrhpijtn WGN (720) —'Weem’s orchestra. —11:30 P. M.— CBS—lsham Jones’ orchestra. WGY (790) —Peyton’s orchestra. NBC (WJZ) —Holst’ orchestra. —11:45 P. 51. KYW (1020) —Don Pedro's orchestra. WDAF (610) Nighthawk Frolic. WGN (720) —Hogan’s and Kay’s orchestras. —l2 P. M.— KYW (1020) —Russo’s orchestra. NBC' (WENR)—Hines’ orWTMJ (620) —Wayne King’s orchestra. -12:30 P. M.— KYW (1020) —Specht’s orchestra. WENR (870)—Don Pedro’s orchestra.

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ONE CURRENCY FOR U. $. AND CANADAURGED Bill in Congress Would Give Dominion Seat on Federal Reserve Board. BY PAUL R. MALLON United Press Staff Correspondent (CoDTriKht. 1931. bv United Press! WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—One great banking system north of the Rio Grande is the idea behind his bill proposing to put a Canadian member on the federal reserve board, Senator Hamilton P. Kean (Rep., N. J.), disclosed today in a statement to the United Press. He visualizes co-ordination of Canadian banks in the federal reserve system and establishment of a common currency to protect trade between the United States and her northern neighbor. The bill’s bare provisions suggested only the Canadian membership on the board and negotiation of a treaty with Canada to stabilize the depreciated Canadian dollar. Its greater ramifications were made known in a telegram Kean sent the United Press. Canadian Dollar Falls "All along the border our citizens and their citizens have been accustomed to receive a Canadian dollar as the equivalent of an American dollar.” Kean's telegram stated. “Suddenly exchange has affected the Canadian dollar so that it is selling for 80 cents as compared with the American dollar. "When a merchant in ('either country sells a bill of goods to a merchant in the other country, if it is payable in American dollars, what is the Canadian going to have to pay in his dollars for American dollars? "If it is payable in Canadian dollars. what is the merchant in the United States going to receive for his goods, and is the rise and the fall in exchange going to make him demand an excessive profit or is it going to cause him a loss? "The Canadian government electric light companies, railroads and other agencies have floated large amounts of bonds which are held in the United States. These bonds are payable in gold dollars of the present rate of weight and fineness. One Currency Urged At the moment, Canada would have to pay $1.20 for each of these bonds. Undoubtedly, Canada will come into his market to borrow additional money to develop her country. "If exchange continues as it is now she would receive 80 cents sor 3 each dollar she borrowed. “With the consent of Canada and by treaty with the United States, her banks could be admitted as members of the Federal Reserve bank and the currency issued by the Federal Reserve bank could be used by Canada as well as by the United States. "This would make one banking system north of the Rio Grand river, and in my opinion would be an aid to Canada and also to the United States.” The senate foreign relations committee will consider the bill soon after the f holidays. Questions as to its constitutionality are being raised by some senators. GANDHI ASKS~ADVICE Situation in Indian Northwest Province Reported Improved. By United Press BOMBAY, Dec. 30.—The situation in the northwest frontier province improved today while Mahatma Gandhi reportedly asked the viceroy for an interview “for advice and guidance on my future policy.” The “red shirt” movement appeared to be dying down on the northwest frontier. Crowds offering to surrender at Pershawar necessitated calling out troops to keep the red shirts in order. Arrests at Peshawar totaled ninety-two and at Bannu thirty-two.

Lowry at the Lyric; “Her Majesty, Love” at the Indiana;” “Delicious” at the Apollo; “Sooky” at the Circle; “Private Lives” at the Palace, and “Touchdown” at the Ohio.

Neighborhood theaters today offer: ‘Friends and Lovers” at the Irving; “Sob Sister” at the Talbott and at the Tuxedo; “Personal Maid” at the Roosevelt; “Heart Break” at the Belmont; “Smart Woman” at the Orpheum; “TwentyFour Hours” at the Hamilton and Emerson; “East of Borneo” at the Garfield; ‘A Woman of Experience” at the Tacoma; “The Spider” at the Princess; “Arizona” and “Stolen Heaven” at the Mecca.

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WINE CLAIM ADVANCED Moderate Use Helps Prevent Cancer, French League Says. By United Press PARIS, Dec. 30. —Moderate wine drinking was advanced as a preventive of cancer today in the report of the French Anti-Cancer League. Citing the average of ninety-six inhabitants afflicted with cancer out of every 100,000, the report said that average dropped to 26 per 10,000 in the southern departments of France where wine drinking is traditional, and increased to 100 per 100,000 in the north and 141 in Normandy, where the inhabitants drink less wine and eat more meat. Liars’ Contest Canceled By United Press BURLINGTON, Wis., Dec. 30. The "biggest liar” contest, scheduled for New Year’s day, has been called off. Police Chief Frank Beller canceled the competition because he said hard feelings were developing among the entrants, all of them 70 or more.

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COMMISSIONERS! HEAR PLEA TO ANNEXSCHOOL Fred Kepner Retires, as Board Holds Last Meeting of 1931. The Indianapolis school board tugged down the curtain on its 1931 activities Tuesday night with acceptance of several annual reports, ushering one commissioner out of service, and hearing a delegation from University Heights. The latter asked support of an ordinance to annex Perry township school No. 2, adjoining University Heights, and which 179 city children attend. Unable to reach au agreement on transfers with the school board, Oran Green, Perry trustee, has declared those pupils must be transferred to city school No. 72, two miles away. Give Kepner Bouquet Showing favorable attitude toward annexation, the board assured the delegation it would give the plea consideration. Adopting a resolution of tribute and thanks to Fred Kepner, retiring commissioner, the board topped off the evening by presenting him with a bouquet. Samuel E. Garrison, attorney, will succeed Kepner. When the oid faction was swept out of the school hoard, Kepner was left for two years and the new commissioners Tuesday night praised him for co-operation and his courtesy. Reports Submitted H. Frank Osier, buildings and grounds superintendent, in his annual report urged civil service for janitors and custodians, and asked formal recognition for eleven employes of his department, who have served for more than twenty-five years. William A. Evans, director of publications, also presented a report, stressing the weexly radio broadcasts and The Times weekly school page. Resolutions recommended by A. B. Good, business director, to provide a 5 per cent sinking fund for outstanding indebtedness, and transferring $276,750 from the sinking fund to the special fund, were adopted. V. F. W. Post to Give Dance Frank J. Harold post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, No. 910, will sponsor a dance New Year’s eve in the Pennsy gym, State avenue and Washington street. George Agal, post historian, and J. G. Robison, assistant, will be in charge. Music will be provided by "Speed” Webb’s twelve-piece orchestra.

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