Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 290, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 April 1933 — Page 14

PAGE 14

LENS MAKER IS FREED TO GIVE AID TO SCIENCE Parole Is Granted Expert, in Jail Many Months on Wife's Charge. P, i; 7 imfi (tpci at CHICAGO, April 14.—The needs of science wen over the stern dictates of the law today, and John E. Mellish of St. Charles, 111., is free j on parole to use his genius in astronomical research. The case of Mellish, regarded as' one of the foremost astronomical 1 lens makers in America, is one of; the most unusual ever to come before Illinois courts. Hrid in the | Kane county jail at Geneva, 111., j most, of the time since Sept. 8. 1931, Mellish was accused on satutory j grounds by his wife and daughter, 15. After his arrest, pleas came from all parts of the country from scientists, urging that he be allowed ! to continue his work. They argued that to keep him in jail would be a | blow at scientific progress. The decision to allow’ him to go free, with a warning that he “carried the keys to the penitentiary | in his pocket,” w’as made by prosecutor apd judge, upon plea of a friend in southern California, who offered to take the lens maker to the coast. TWO SISTERS. BOY. 4. HURT IN AUTO CRASH Driver of Other Machine Held on Reckless Driving Count, Two sisters and the child of one of them were injured severely Thursday night when an automobile. driven by a third sister, was struck by another car at Alabama and Market streets. The injured, all in Methodist hospital, are Mrs. Louise Culbertson, 926 North Riley avenue, head bruises; her son Billy, 4, fracture of j right leg and lacerations, and her i sister, Mrs. Frances Heilman of the ! Riley avenue address, head injuries. | The third sister, Mrs. Charles Spotter, 32, Hope, Ind., was not hurt. Herman Kohlmnn, 25. Lawrence, driver of the other car, was arrested on charges of reckless driving and assault and battery. Neither he nor Miss Mary Scheid, 20, of 5730 East Washington street, who was riding vdth him, were injured. MARION HEARING IS SET Mayor Jack Edwards, 17 Others, to Fare Court April 18. B>i I nitcrl I'ri ** MARION. Ind.. April 14.—Arraignments will be held in federal court at Ft. Wayne April 18 for eighteen Grant county men indicted recently on charges of liquor law violations. All are at liberty under bond. The defendants .include Mayor Jack Edwards of Marion; Sheriff Bert. White of Grant county. Mayor Ed Day of Gas City, and Elmer Veronet. Gas City police chief.

6-28 E. Washington St. JUST UNPACKED FOR EASTER! SUNDRESS SALE From Makers of Better Dresses fPPj %%£ I 1 for |§Ua nations - Tai - I lored st >- les > /*s£< n *m J|r;• : ••;; effects, tie\sA &M 0R $4.95 pip®; \\m\ m - r,rJWflf 1 . ...SALE 0F... • Easter Coats (j^fl The best /h HH AA Scarf throw. \ s fl c o at values Xew sleeve Jr at the price. B fashions. /* \ D o n’t take Sizes Mann is h W our word for JW 14 . spo rt ra od - M G it. Shop and JB to 46 I I compare. HP oe is, ■ 4 ;V.^ TWEEDS—WOOL CREPES—POLOS! j| I Saturday Morning 9A.M.to 12 Noon | | | EASTER COATS syi .90 If you are to be fortunate enough to get one M H M Hf of these beautiful coats—better be here early. J§| Only 20 to go at this price. H -DDCMMrD’C —!|b

Politics Perils Job of Santa Claus Postmaster

sis James E. Martin, postmaster at . | ,w . and Representative John W. Boehn vJwfs-A • cer county Democrats. i In the 1930 election, the Spence

Too Much Work forts. 0. P. Candidate May End 30-Year Reign. BY WALKER STONE Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON, April 14. A Democratic Santa Claus probably will replace the old Republican Santa Claus who has served the children of the nation for the last thirty years. The Republican Santa Claus may be the idol of boys and girls who merely write “Santa Claus” on their letters and drop them in the mail box every Christmas season, but to the Demdcrats of Spencer county, Ind., he is just another Republican postmaster who has a job that might as well be filled by a Democrat. The name of the Republican Santa Claus is James F. Martin, country storekeeper and postmaster in the crossroads village of Santa Claus, Ind. Into his little postoffice each Yuletide season come thousands of “Please bring me . . messages, scrawled by childish hands. Santa Claus Martin might have kept his job for life, had he not made two mistakes. His first mistake was to allow himself to get so much publicity that the business of his office increased to the point where the postoffice department, July 1 last, felt justified in advancing it from a fourth-class to a third-class postoffice. Asa fourth-class postmaster, Martin was protected by civil service laws. But when he became a third-class postmaster his job automatically was removed from civil service and subject to "presidential appointment.” Martin's second mistake, so Spencer county Democrats charge, was to become too active in Republican politics. Not content to remain a nonpartisan St. Nichols drawing $l,lOO a year, Democrats say, Martin plugged for the Republican ticket. Asa result, the Democratic committee for the lone precinct of Santa Claus lias, by unanimous action, recommended an unnamed Democrat for Mr. Martin's job. The final decision rests with Post-

James E. Martin, postmaster at Santa Claus, Ind., threatened with ouster.

master General James A. Farley and Representative John W. Boehne of the Eighth Indiana congressional district. Boehne says he will be guided by recommendation of Spencer county Democrats. In the 1930 election, the Spencer county Democrats report, Mr. Martin was particularly active in behalf of Boehne's Republican opponent, Representative Harry Rowbottom. Boehne won and, incidentally, Mr. Rowbottom later was sent to the penitentiary, convicted of selling postmastership appointments. However, it must be said. Rowbottom was not accused of “selling” the Santa Claus postmastership. When Rowbottom was in congress, the Santa Claus postofi'ice was fourth-class, and the congressman had nothing to do with appointment of its postmaster. President Hoover nominated Martin for reappointment last December, but the senate refused to confirm any postmastership appointments last session.

BANDITS RUN DOWN BY POLICE IN LONG CHASE Negroes Escape Bullets but Arc Captured; Auto Is Riddled. Two Negro bandits emerged unscathed from a volley <jf police gunfire Thursday night, but were captured in a long chase after they robbed a motorist and his wife, and a restaurant. Shortly after they took $25 from the restaurant of John Link, 1317 Shelby street, the bandits held up Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cox, 1702 North Pennsylvania street, Apt. 7. as they sat is their car at 1510 North Meridian street. Taking $7 and a watch from Mr. and Mrs. Cox, the bandits encountered Sergeant Ed Kruse and radio patrolmen Kenneth Downs and William Marks, who gave chase. Two shots in the air failed to halt the bandits so police opened fire in earnest and jammed the Negroes into the curb near Senate and Indiana avenues. Five bullet holes were found in the car of the bandits, who gave the names of Bert Mendenhall, 24, and William Samuels, 19, both of 425 Bright street. Limberger Cheese Price Rises Bit Times Special PLYMOUTH, Ind.. April 14.—The market for limburger cheese is strong. Return of beer has boosted the price a half cent a pound and a further rise is by factories here.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

CITY OBSERVES GOOD FRIDAY AT SPECIAL RITES Significance of Crucifixion Is Emphasized at Services in English's. Significance of the Crucifixion was emphasized today in Good Friday interdenominational services held in the English theater, the Wheeler City Rescue Mission an the Phyllis Wheatley branch of the Y. W. C. A. Both downtown and neighborhood meeting places were crowded during the special three-hour services. “When they crucified Christ, the meaning of the cross was changed forever.” Dr. A. E. Cory of the Disciples of Christ, said at the meeting at the English. “It was changed from a symbol of law to a symbol of religion; from a symbol of sin to a symbol of salvation.” Dr. Cory, in speaking of the last words of Christ on the cross, said that Jesus never appeared to greater majesty. “His was the Crufixion of a man. yet they crucified a nation. They sacrificed a man—they gave the world a Savior,” Dr. Cory said. Stresses Seven Last Words Christ’s last words were also the subject of the Rev. E. Ainger Powell, rector of Christ church, in his sermon at the church this afternoon. “The Seven Last Words are sermons in themselves preached from the pulpit of the Cross, teaching perfectly plain and simple lessons.” Mr. Powell said. “Man always has demanded a divine standard,” the Rev. W. A. Shullenberger, pastor of the Central Christian church, said, in the final address at the service at the First Baptist church. “To the end of the days, the Cross, as the measuring rod of great souls, will be carried by those who have learned to recognize and strive for the things that matter, and will abide,” he said. Others Are Speakers Other speakers at the English were Dr. George Arthur Frantz, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. J. C. Black, pastor of the First Free Methodist church; the Rev. Joseph A. Mears, pastor of the First Presbyterian church; Dr. John G. Benson, superintendent of the Methodist hospital, and the Rev. M. A. Farr, pastor of the West Park Christian church. The Rev. Virgil C. Brock directed a choir representing congregations throughout the city. In observance of Good Friday the state house closed this afternoon. Other employes of governmental branches were given opportunity to attend Good Friday services, along with employees of business firms and stores. Seven hundred Indianapolis stores closed during the three - hour period. At 2:59 this afternoon, all street cars and busses paused for one minute. The Lenten services at Christ church will be continued following Easter for an indefinite period, according to announcement by Mr. Powell.

Bishop Conducts Services Bishop Joseph M. Francis of the Episcopal area, conducted the service in All Saints Episcopal cathedral. Good Friday services were held this afternoon by the Federation of Evangelical Lutheran churches in the Trinity Evangelical church. The speaker was Dr. W. C. .Burhop, president of Concordia college, Ft. Wayne. Union services for the Irvington churches were held at the Irvington M. E. church, with tiie Rev. Guy Carpenter, pastor of the Methodist church; the Rev. John B. Ferguson, pastor of the Irvington Presbyterian church, and the Rev. Bert R. Johnson, pastor of the Downey Avenue Christian church, officiating. Impressive “Tres Horae” services, commemorating the three hours of Christ’s agony on the Cross, w r ere held in four Roman Catholic churches. The Rev. William Sullivan spoke at St. John's church, and the Rev. Herman Joseph Fister of St. Louis spoke at Sacred Heart church, assisted by the Rev. John Joseph Brogger. the Rev. Ethelbert Harms, and the Rev. Servace Ritter. The Rev. Charles W. Webb officiated at St. Joan of Arc, assisted by the Rev. Maurice O'Connor, the Rev. Matthew Herold, the Rev.

ffiihi^FBBTWEAR .v I <1 ?*•*•>.. .<► a j Y *v' V ; Shoes for f iMI every occasion. — Jc, \ mm i Street, Sport . q k *. or Evening \ \ 4* e *f# ' ■* Wear. \ *L,&All styles in \ && fpk whites, beige /K \ BpSs and other V M color combi- JQ: nations. xl *s Many san- a i S dal effects. j ~jji Formerly Thrift Basement NEIGHBORHOOD STORES 930 So. Meridian—lloß Shelby St.

Carroll Tops Easter Week Movie Bill at Indiana Noel Coward's ‘Cavalcade,* With Diana Wynyard in Cast. Opens Limited Engagement at Apollo Today. AN Easter week program headed by John Boles and Nancy Carroll in “Child of Manhattan” on the screen and the Ingenues, famous girl band on the stage, opened at the Indiana theater. Boles returns to the screen after a long absence in “Child of Manhattan." which was directed for Columbia by Eddie Buzzeli. Nancy Carroll was borrowed from Paramount studios for this picture in which she has the role of a taxi-dancer. The Ingenues are billed as the “Best Known Girl Band in the 'World.” ! They have traveled over the entire globe and have played before numerous crowned heads.

They were also featured in one edition of the Ziegfeld Follies. Forty thousand dollars worth of musical instruments and equipment an? carried by the band. The role portrayed by Boles in “Child of Manhattan” is entirely different from those he had in his musical films. Instead of appearing as a very young man, he is seen as the wealthy scion of a Knickerbocker family, a sophisticate of about 37 whose romance with the beautiful, naive little taxi-dancer, Miss Carroll, forms one of the most dramatic yet fascinating love stories to appear on the screen for many, many months. Supporting Miss Carroll and Boles are Clara Blandick. Gary Owen, Charles Jones, Tyler Brook, Nat Pendleton and Jane Darwell. Ed Resener and the Indiana Concert orchestra present a special overture of popular Easter melodies as an added attraction. u >t “CAVALCADE” OPEN AT APOLLO “Cavalcade,” Fox film adaptation of Noel Coward's famous play, heads the Easter week program, starting today, at the Apollo. “Cavalcade,” as a play, is said to have run for more than a year in the Drury Lane theater, London. It is reputed to have attracted more attention than any other drama in Great Briton in the last decade. The picture, likewise, has attracted sensational praise from critics wherever shown, according to reports. The story is of world events and their effects on the home and families in various stations of life. It is the story of the Marryotts, a middle class family consisting of Jane and Robert, the mother and father; their two sons Edward' and Joe;- their servants. Bridges, the butler: Ellen, his wife,, and Fanny, their daughter. It covers the period from 1909 to the beginning of the present year, and the story is etched against a vivid background of historical happenings during that time. Numerous spectacular episodes are said to add to the dramatic power of “CaBernard Shea and the Rev. Cornelius Smith. The Rev. Patrick H. Griffin of Chicago was in charge of services at Holy Cross church, assisted by the Rev. William F. Keefe. Evening services will be held in all Catholic churches in the city. A number of churches will have programs of special music and sermons tonight. A presentation of “The Terrible Meek” will be given at the Broadway Methodist church. The drama, which was written by Charles Rann Kennedy, will be enacted in the darkness. Participating will be Mrs. J. E. Andrews, John Black and Wayne Shumaker. Preceding the presentation Mrs. Donald Howell, violinist, and Mrs. Mary E. Wilnite, organist, will give a musical program. The quartet and vested choir of the North M. E. church will give the cantata “The Seven Last Words of Christ” at 7:45 tonight. Annual celebration of the Lord's Supper will be held tonight at the Zion Evangelical church, following a special Good Friday sermon by the Rev. Frederick R. Daries, pastor. A presentation of the last week of Christ's life will be given tonight, in pictures and song, at the Temple Baptist church. Music will be furnished by the young people’s choir of Merritt Place M. E. church. 35-GENT REMEDY ENDS RHEUMATISM; IT’S GUARANTEED Mustard, camphor, menthol, winter- j green, soap and other agents used in j external preparation that penetrates the i skin : toughens the sensitive flesh below j and washes out pain like magic. Tut a few drops on your feet, legs, j back, arms or wherever there is sore- j ness, stiffness of swelling. In 13 min- I utes your misery will be all gone. 35 cts. I Money-back guarantee. Ask for SKOOT Sold by Honk. Haag. Walgreen and i other druggists.—Advertisement.

valcade,” and include a number of events leading up to the chaotic condition of the present day. Frank Lloyd, director, is reputed to have spent more than six months in preparation, and selected as his players. Clive Brook, Diana Wynyard, Beryl Mercer. Herbert Mundin, Una O'Connor. Frank Lawton, Irene Browne and Merle Tottenham. The Misses O'Connor. Browne and Tottenham, were members of the Drury Lane cast of “Cavalcade” and were brought to Hollywood to re-enact the roles they created on the stage, according to the Fox office. Especially selected short subjects will round out the program. u a Other theaters today offer: “The White Sister” at the Palace, “Central Airport” at the Circle, “Rome Express” at the Ohio, burlesque at the Colonial. “They Just Had to Get Married” at the Daisy, and “The Death Kiss” and “The Phantom of Crestwood” at the Mecca.

HP -' 3 j s you get costlier TOBACCOS IN CAMELS-

'jrj&ci&t, xa&ytSfcm*, Grturc+tcen ce,/ THE GRASS IS GROWING Time for a New Lawn Mower! Victor again offers a fine, sturdy, keen-cutting mower that will give real satisfaction for years to come. The “Chief,” 16-Inch, 4-Blade, High Wheel LWN MOWERS^ —The Finest Your Money Can Buy. SI.OO DOWN! Practice REAL THRIFT With This Handsome 100% Efficient “PARAMOUNT” Electric Washer (With Floating Power) | e jd S 3B- 8S fefrjaplft' V sz&mmm&r * Full sizc ba,,oon type wringer rolls. ★ Powerful motor that will take care of any load. ffjff **m ★ Safe and absolutely fool-proof. | ★ Silent and vibrationless. Ijp*( Vane Type Bottom Agitator I jfc A Marvelous Washer at an amazingly low price! 1| SI.OO DOWN! —N’o Carrying Charges HISS Directly Opposite Statehouse Open Evenings by Appointment—Call Lincoln "555

CRAWFORD HITS M’NUTT'S STAND ON DRYREPEAL Not a Party Matter, Is Claim of Speaker, Who Runs Against Wets. Effort of Governor Paul V. McNutt and otlter Democratic party leaders to rally the forces of Democracy for repeal of the eighteenth amendment was scored by Speaker Earl Crawford of the house of representatives today. On a visit to the statehouse. Crawford was asked concerning his registration as a dry delegate to th” repeal convention. The stand taken by the Governor, that since the Democrat platform calls for repeal it is up to all Democrats to follow it, was opposed violently by Crawford. “The whole purpose of resubmitting this matter to the states is for a referndum on personal convictions for or against prohibition,” Crawford said. “It is not a party matter at all. Dry Democrats will vote dry and wet Republicans wet. “No party platform is binding in this convention since delegates are not. chosen on party lines. I have a perfect right to run as a dry delegate, and I believe we will be in the majority.” Crawford is a banker at Milton.

;'APRIL 14, 1933

He represents Union and Wayne counties in the house. He had to support his party platform as Speaker and sign both the Wright “bone dry” law repeal and the beer control bill after they were passed. S2OO Loot Taken From Auto Loot valued at nearly S2OO was stolen Friday night from the automobile of John Van Zant, which was in a garage a*, the rear of his home. 3539 Watson road.

Order Your EASTER FLOWERS from Quality Flowers, Inc. Rav Klein—Bert Joachimi - Chas. Hitz 225 N. Penn. St.

Beer and Wine I Surety Bonds All wholesalers, dealers, res- B| taurants, drug stores, clubs Hi and hotels selling alcoholic ■§> beverages are required to fur- Bl nish Bond. This Bond is re- B quired bv sta’c and Federal H government. This Agency is ■§ equipped to service you. Sra Edward Boren | 710 Continental Bank Bldg. I Indianapolis, Ind. LI ncoln 1 508