Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 309, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 May 1933 Edition 02 — Page 3

MAY 6, 1933

STRIKING FARMERS’ DEMANDS FACING SIFT DEFEAT IN BOTH HOUSE AND SENATE Congress Is Adamant, Determined to Let Rebellion Run Course, Is Prediction of Agriculture Committee Head. BY HARRY FERGUSON' United Pres* Staff Correspondent g WASHINGTON, May 6.—Congress has blocked the last avenue of hope for lowa’s rebellious farmers. The agricultural strike—called for May 13—will be allowed to run its course, according to farm leaders on Capitol Hill. Any attempt to placate the farmers with legislation of their own choosing is doomed to defeat, Chairman Ellison D. Smith of the senate agricultural committee predicted today.

He referred specifically to the Simpson amendment to the Roosevelt farm relief bill. Farmers insist it must be included in the bill; Agriculture Secretary Henry A. Wallace insists it shall not. The amendment calls for the federal government to guarantee to the farmer cost of production, plus a reasonable profit on that portion of his crops raised for domestic consumption. Predicts Quick Defeat Next week, the house will vote on whether the Simpson amendment shall be retained, and leaders expect it to be thrown out of the bill. Then the issue goes to the senate where the amendment originally was w'ritten into the bill. “I hate to make any predictions before the houses passes on the amendment,” Smith said, ‘‘but I think it will be thrown out of the bill and that the senate will agree to its elimination.” The Simpson amendment is the only phase of the farm bill still in dispute. Senate and house arc agreed on the domestic allotment plan, the marginal leasing provision, the currency inflation rider and the cotton option program. “The whole situation is warming up, all right,” Smith said. “It reminds me of the story about the Negro church down south that decided to go in for an elaborate ritual “It Giot Too Hot” “A little Negro boy was delegated to carry the incense pot. The worshippers marched around the church once. When they came around the second time, the minister saw the little boy didn't have the incense pot. “Without interrupting the services, the minister sidled up to the boy and said ‘what did you do with the incense pot,?’ The little Negro kept right on singing the hymn, but changed the words like this: “ ‘Threw it out the window ‘cause it got too hot.’ ” Reno Seeks Deal’ By 1 iiitnl Press DES MOINES, May 6.—President Milo Reno of the Farmers’ Holiday Association indicated today that if congress acts to relieve the farm situation he may lend his influence toward calling-ofl the national farm strike scheduled to start May 13. Plans for the uprising were placed in the hands of Reno and a committee of fourteen farmers. While Reno indicated that if congress acted on the farmers' demands, he might try to stop the strike, soldiers continued “mopping up” under martial law rulings in western corn counties. Violence flashed last week. Governor Blyde L. Herring expressed the hope that martial law could be ended early next week. The soldiers arrested sixteen men Thursday at LeMars and fifteen at Denison, bringing to a total of 146 the farmers now' held. It w r as expected that most of them will be charged with contempt of court in connection with an attack upon Judge Charles C. Bradley at LeMars. Farm Bureau Opposed By United Press CHICAGO. May 6. President Edward A. O’Neil of the American Farm Bureau Federation expressed a belief today that the “national” farm strike scheduled to start May 13 will result in violence. At the same time he expressed doubts that it would “assume any large proportions.” “I am convinced,” said O'Neil, “that, the real solution of the farm problem lies not in a temporary strike, but in securing the establishment of a sound, national agricultural policy.” T. B. CURE IS CLAIMED Scientist Asserts He Has Discovered Germ, Perfected Serum. By P nitrd Press BERLIN. May 6.—Professor John Habthan, an American scientist living in Berlin, today claimed that he had discovered the germs causing leprosy and tuberculosis were Identical. Professor Habthan told the United Press that he already had perfected successful treatment for tuberculosis through injections, and that he successfully had treated 1,500 patients with his new serum. Habthan said he formerly lived in New York, but also did work in Eugene, Ore., San Frapcisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. JUST A SLIGHT ERROR Explanation for Carrying Load of Cigarets Wrong, Some How. Bit United Press PERU. Ind.. May 6 —Fred Calendar's explanation that his wife had given him a carton of cigarets failed to satisfy police who arrested him carrying seventeen packages. Detective Woodrow Smith pointed out to Calendar that he had more than ten packages, carton capacity, and that there was quite a variety of brands represented. Calendar was held for investigation. Legion Post to Give Play Service post of the American Legion will present "The SevenEleven Minstrels,” at the MeCordsville high school building at 8 Tuesday night. Twenty-four post members make up the cast. The show will be In charge of Dr. Russell A. Showalte*-, Lawrence V. Kinder, Clell Gibson and Fred Me- j Conaha. I

GIRL VICTOR IN JIGSAW EVENT Wins First Prize in Contest Staged by The Times and Circle. Marie Van Vliet, 15, of 2827 East Sixteenth street, today w'on The Times-Circle theater “Oliver Twist” jigsaw puzzle contest over a large field of youngsters at the Indiana roof ballroom. Completing in an hour and twenty-flve minutes a 300-piece puzzle. Miss Vliet was declared winner of the $5 first prize by Henry Behrens, chairman of the judges. Second prize of $3 was won by Ralph Prince, 15, of 1124 South Sheffield avenue. Third prize of $2 went to Robert Smith, 9, of 741 Congress avenue. The next twelve contestants each received sl. They were: Earl Padgett, 429 Liberty street; Maxine MeKulty, 1418 English avenue; Bernard Casselman, 1232 West Thirty-fifth street; Margaret Cox. 1426 English avenue; John Healy, 2424 West New York street; Kenneth Mason, 1922 Broadway; Raymond Lunsford, 2047 North Dearborn street; Richard Catterson 2131 Olive street; Bernice Davis. 1501 Albany. Beech Grove; George Elliot, 839 Keystone avenue; Joseph Harbor. 1318 East Raymond street; and David Peete 2123 North Delaware street. The following five youngsters each won a pair of tickets to the Circle: Keith Green, 3902 North Delaware; Fonda Boling, 431 North Illinois; Juanita Martin. 2827 East Sixteenth street; Jim Peete. 2123 North Delaware: and John Klein, 1734 North Meridian street.

Disciples of Christ Will Go Into Session May 15

Three-Day State Conclave of Churches to Re at Connersville. Arrangements have been completed for the annual state convention of the Disciples of Christ churches, which will be held May 15 to 17 in the Central Christian church, at Connersville. Announcement of the program has been made by the committee in charge, which includes the Rev. E. E. Moorman, pastor of the Linwood Christian church, Indianapolis; Mrs. James A. Stuart, Lee Jackson, G. I. Hoover, and L. F. Sargent. Co-oper-ating members of this committee are Mrs. O. H. Greist, Bernard P. Smith and George D. Wyatt. Mr. Moorman is general chairman of the convention. Virgil P. Brock will act as director of music. Ministers to Gather The convention will open with a session devoted to the interests of the Indiana Christian Ministerial Association, with the president, the Rev. Bernard P. Smith presiding. The Rev. T. W. Grafton of the Northwood Christian church, Indianapolis, will bring a special message to ministers and the Rev. Riley B. Motgomery of Chicago, will discuss problems of training ministers. The attitude of the minister in the present prohibition crisis will be the subject of the address given by Dr. James A. Crain, national leader of the organization opposing repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Other Speakers Named Other speakers during the convention sessions will include the Rev. Frank H. Kennedy, Richmond; the Rev. Paul Preston. Indianapolis; Mr. Moorman, the Rev. J. N. Jessup of Lafayette; the Rev. E. D. Lowe, of Indianapolis: the Rev. Lee Tinsley, of New Salei*; the Rev. O. R. McGolgin, of Monticello; the Rev. B. R Johnson, of Indianapolis Mrs. W. F. Rothenburger, of Indianapolis; the Rev. James Small, of Columbus; Mrs. Effie L. Cunning-1 ham. of Indianapolis; the Rev. I William J. Evans, of Indianapolis; j the Rev. Joel Lee Jones, of Bed- , ford; the Rev. H. O. Pritchard,' Indianapolis; the Rev. C. M. Yocum, of the United Christian Missionary I society of Indianapolis; Miss Bertha j Clawson, of Foreign missionary, and the Rev W. A. Shullenberger, of Indianapolis. Held for Slugging Detective Carl Ruddlck. 29 of SOI 1 ) Massachusetts avenue, today was charged with assault and battery and attempted robbery in the slugging of C. M. Spragg, B. & O. Railroad detective, who was beaten and robbed of his pistol by two men in the railroad yards at East street 1 April 22.

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Automobiles reported to police as stolen belong to: W. T Blaseogvro. 2226 Shelbv street. Ford sedan. 112-637, from 200 East Market street. Victor Pickett. 265 North Addison street. Ford coupe. 26-727 trorn that address. Adolph Schmidt. R. R. 17. Box 198-C, Ford roadster. 15-835, from Michigan and Pennsylvania stree's. L H Lewis, 512 East Fortieth street. Hunmobile sedan. 36-785. Irom Vermont and Illinois streets.

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Stolen automobiles recovered by police belong to: Lillian B. Brooks. 4675 Evergreen street, Ford coupe, found at 530 Concord street. R. C. Holland 2349 North Alabama street, Ford coupe, found at Taentyfourth andV.absma streets.

300 DOLLS ARE JUDGED IN CHURCH CONTEST

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Three hundred dolls of various types and dress were entered in the contest staged Friday at Tabernacle Presbyterian church, which was won by Carolyn Hawkins, who entered seventeen dolls. The contest was under direction

RUSSIA ASKS JAPAN TO BUYJRAIL LINE Chinese Eastern Purchase Urged by Envoy. By United Press TOKIO, May 6.—Reports that Russia had proposed Japan purchase the Chinese Eastern railway were confirmed by the foreign office today. Although Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida would not comment, it was understood the government would be unwilling to pay cash, agreeing merely to cancel debts of the old Russian royal regime. Japanese purchase of the Rus-sian-built Manchurian road w ; as proposed Thursday by Konstantin K. Yurenev, Soviet ambassador to Tokio, where he called at the foreign office.

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The Rev. E. E. Moorman GIVEN YEAR IN PRISON Convicted on Dope Charge, City Man Is Sentenced by Baltzell. Charles R. McQuaid, 1500 College avenue, charged with the illegal sale of narcotics, today was sentenced to a year and a day at Leavenworth penitentiary by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell. McQuaid's case was continued from last Saturday when he told Judge Baltzell he would have new testimony. Judge Baltzell was not impressed and adhered to his decision on a year and a day. Lee Gold, Canadian, charged with car theft, was ordered held for immigration authorities who will conduct deportation proceedings. Hildreth Paul Jones, Muncie, charged with car theft, was sentenced to six months in jail. *

GETS PERFECT HAND Draws Thirteen Spades and Scores Slam on Six-Bid. Bernard Segal. 2625 North Capitol avenue, doesn’t find being born on the thirteenth day of the month a handicap at playing bridge. Friday night, playing with Robert Potts and Mrs. Eunice Taylor, 2624 .North Capitol avenue, and Miss Virginia Small, student nurse at St. Vincent's hospital, Segal held thirteen spades. He scored a grand slam at auction on a six bid. Segal’s luck, however, was not unmixed. He had discovered a homeless dog Friday and adopted it for a pet. This morning the dog disappeared.

SCHOOL TERM IS CUT Evansville Pupils to Have FourMonth Vacation This Year. By United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind., itfay 6 Evansville public school pupils will have a four-mon'.h summer vacation this year, under terms of the new school calendar. Schools will close May 19 and open for the fall term Sept. 18. Vacation dates will be. Thanksgiving, Nov. 30-Dec. 1; Christmas vacation. Dec. 22 to Jan. 2, and Easter vacation. Mcrch 29 and 30. Rate Reduction Plea Dismissed Rate reduction oetition for Plainfield was dismissed by public service I commissioners Friday upon showing that a compromise rate agreement had been reached between petitioners and tne Public Service Company of Indiana.

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of the Brownie troop of the Girl Scouts, directed by Mrs. J. B. Martin. Other prize winners were: Patricia Bradley, Carolyn Cooper, Nancy Chatfield, Betty Mohr, Katherine Stair, Mary Jo Beazell,

LONG SERVICE ENDED BY POSTAL EMPLOYE Asbury J. Allen Rounds Out Thirty Years’ Duty Here. Retirement of Asbury G. Allen, 1315 Pleasant street, veteran postoffice employe, became effective this week due to illness, which

had kept him from duty lyHe had been employed as a postal clerk thirty years, having started at the local office Oct. 1, 1902. Previously he had been a railway mail clerk. He worked several years at the Illinois street station of the office and was the department’s representative at The

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Times for eight years. On recovery of his health, Allen plans to devote his time to his property interests, including a farm near West Newton, Ind. SUICIDE EFFORT FAILS North Side Man Tries to End His Life by Auto Fumes. Roy E. Breece, 37, of 4251 Win* throp avenue, today attempted unsuccessfully to end his life by inhaling carbon monoxide fumes in the garage of his home. He was found unconscious at the side of his car in the garage by his wife, Mrs. Celma Breece, who said he has threatened in the past to end his life. The motor had been turned off, Breece apparently calculating enough fumes for his purpose had been collected. Breece was revived and sent to city hospital by the fire rescue squad under Lieutenant Harry Van Pelt. His condition is not serious. SPEEDER’S PLEA WINS Fine and Costs Suspended by Judge in Municipal Court. Asserting he never had been arrested previously for traffic law violations, Theodore Geisking, R. R. 7, Box 84, won a suspended fine at $5 and costs today before Municipal Judge William H. sheaffer. Motorcycle officer John R. Moorman said he arrested Geisking, who was driving forty-one miles an hour on East Michigan street. Geisking told him. the officer said, that he was rushing a friend to a funeral. Charged with looting School 18 at 1001 Palmer street, Albert O. Brown, 1407 Ringgold street, was bound over to the grand jury today under $1,500 bond by Sheaffer. Charges are grand larceny and burglary. WERKHOFF RITES FIXED Funeral to Be Sunday at Frankfort for City Man. Funeral services for William F. Werkhoff, 57, who died Thursday in his home, 1120 Oliver avenue, will be held at 2 Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Willis W. Roberts, Frankfort, Ind. Burial will be in Frankfort. Mr. Werkhoff formerly was secretary of the Indianapolis street car union. Survivors are a brother, Harry G. Werkhoff, Indianapolis, and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Powers, Anderson, and Mrs. Roberts. Belmont Bank Is Closed Belmont State bank, Belmont avenue and Washington street, has been closed by the state banking department. It had been operating under restrictions as a Class B bank.

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Frances Mullin, Ann Hardy, Mary Duenweg, Anna Belle Spiegel, Patricia Asworth, Marian and Jane Osborn, Carolyn Innis, Carol Doud and Jane Martin. Sixty-seven blue ribbons were awarded other entrants.

COLLIE MASCOT AT RIVERSIDEPARR DIES 'Derby’ Was Well-Known Pet for 11 Years. Riverside park is without a mascot today. Derby, Scotch collie, known to thousands of patrons of the park, is dead. Derby, who would have been 12 years old in June, had been at the park since puppyhood. He was named for the derby racer, an amusement device. The dog was owned by Archie W. Colter, park manager, and no fence was needed to make Derby know that the ground surrounding the administration building was the limit of his activity. Even when a ball, his favorite plaything, rolled away, Derby would remain in his territory, waiting until someone tossed the ball to him. Uniforms had an attraction for Derby, accounting for his fondness for policemen and firemen. RESUME MUSIC EVENT State High School Contest Nearing Close at La Porte. By United Press LA PORTE, Ind;, May 6.—Band and orchestra competition was resumed here today as the annual state high school music contest neared its close. Solo and ensemble contests were concluded Friday. The band parade, most spectacular event on the two-day program, was scheduled for late this afternoon with twenty-six high schools participating. Prizes will be awarded for the best marching band, best playing band while marching, best uniformed band and best drum major. PUT ON HAGUE COURT Harvard Professor Is Appointed by President Roosevelt By United Press WASHINGTON, May 6.—President Roosevelt today appointed Professor Manley O. Hudson of Harvard university as the American member of the permanent court of arbitration of The Hague. He will succeed the late Robert E. former undersecretary of state. The permanent court of arbitration was established under The Hague convention of 1912. It consists of a panel of judges from which a court may be set up to consider specific international disputes. It is entirely different from the permanent court of international justice or so-called world court. MISSING OFFICER FOUND Relatives of Ohio Man on Way to Terre Haute to Return Him. By United Press TERRE HAUTE. Ind., May 6. Relatives of Adonijah R. Francis, 57, chief deputy of the Montgomery county (Ohio) treasurer’s office, were en route here today to return him to Dayton for questioning in connection with alleged shortage in funds over which he was trustee. Francis disappeared after auditors reported a shortage of between $5,000 and SIO,OOO. He was located here by relatives, Terre Haute police said. Tax Agent to Irvington John Harness, field service agent for the gross income tax and store license fee division. Monday will be located at the Sholty Motors Company, 5436 East Washington street, to give information to store owners in that section of Indianapolis.

STATE HEALTH WINNERS NAMED AT 4-HSESSION Girl, 16. and Youth. 19, Take Highest Honors at Roundup. By United Press LAFAYETTE. Ind., May 6. With, their prizes proudly exhibited, 4-H Club members who attended the annual roundup at Purdue university left for their homes today. Open house in the university buildings Friday night climaxed the roundup. Highest honors of the meeting went to Helen Fern Finley, 15, Delaware county, and £>ris xUartin, 19, Knox county, who were judged state health champions. They will compete for the national title at Chicago next fall. Other members of the blue ribbon health group selected from forty-five entries included Alberta Parsons, Allen county; Lowell Frazier, Delaware county; Harlan Hasler, Wells county, and Norman Green, Johnson county. Henry county’s team won the livestock judging contest. Paul Henderson, Decatur county, won the individual championship. Wayne Kurtz, Howard county, was third. His team finished fourth. Henry County Wins Noble county w'as fourth in the horse judging contest which was won by Henry county. Howard county tied with Bartholomew and Tippecanoe for fifth. Henry Wolf, Ligonier, finished second in the individual event. The Knox county team won the poultry judging contest. Delaware county was second. Madison county took first in egg judging with Clinton county second and Delaware county third. First place in individual egg judging went to Hubert Grat, Summitville. Francis Brothers, Bloomfield, was second, and Forest Casaway. Brazil, thrid. James Johnson, Eaton, tied with two others for first place in poultry judging. Wins Sports Dress Event Howard Turner, Brazil, took second in individual honors for eggs and poultry. Jean Justice, Cass county, won first in the sports dress class, with Mary Yeager, Vigo county, second. May White, Johnson county, was second in best dress class. Mary M. Schoonover, Morgan county, took second in the informal party dress class. School winners in various drawing and shop projects were Mishawaka first, La Porte second, Roosevelt of East Chicago third, Riley of South Bend fourth, Emerson of Gary and Washington of East Chicago tied for fifth and sixth. Drawing Prizes Awarded Individual winners of first prizes in drawing projects included Donald Barth, Ray Hughes, Howard Broders and Hans Hanson, all of Riley, South Bend; Albert Bachmann, Blake Tripp, Robert Baker and Joe Vinsek, all of La Porte; Robert Barker, Central of South Bend; Ray Diehl, Roosevelt of East Chicago; John Goeller, Mishawaka, and Robert Schwenn, Michigan City. Albert Stevens and Milo Dupeit, both of Mshawaka, won first prizes in printing projects. In woodworking and cabinet making competitions first places were won by Edward Bartowski and George Dankonich, Roosevelt ol East Chicago, and John D. Ancui and Paul J. Übinski, Washington of East Chicago. First places in forging and ornamental iron work went to John Zahrt, La Porte, and Joseph C. Kane and Charles Biggs, Emerson of Gary. First prizes in machine shop projects were won by Roses Balog, Roosevelt; Nello Venturello, Emerson, and Ralph Tuttle, Mishawaka. Andy Shampyak and Teddy Vuchinas, both of Roosevelt, won first in pattern making with the school project won by Mishawaka.

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Peggy Here is Peggy, one of the many trained monkeys with Gentry' Brothers circus opening Monday for three days on a lot at Thirtyeighth and Illinois streets. For the remainder of next week the circus will show in other sections of the city. Week-day matinees will be at 3:45 p. m., and nights at 8 o’clock.

HOUSE PASSES ‘BLUEJKY’ BILL Democrat Leaders Permit No Amendments; Now Goes to Senate. By United Press WASHINGTON, May 6. The house Friday night passed the Rayburn “blue sky” securities bill, designed to protect the American investor. The bill represents President Roosevelt's drive against fake and worthless stock selling. It authorizes the powerful federal trade commission to require publicity of all security issues, both domestic and foreign, sold in interstate commerce and to punish the fraudulent through the courts. There was no record vote. Democratic leaders, still holding their tight grip on the house, permitted no amendments. The bill passed just as written by the committee. It now goes to the senate which soon will consider a slightly different form of the same measure.

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WARREN PAGE FUNERAL TODAY; PASTORMSSES Rites for Walter W. Martin, 42 Years’ Resident Here, Set for Monday. Funeral services for Warren K. Page, 29. of 1862 Milburn street, an embalmer for the J. W. Patterson funeral home, were to be held at 2 this afternoon in the Patterson funeral home, 1615 Central avenue. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Mr. Page died Wednesday in city hospital. Survivors are the father, Francis L. Page, and a sister. Mrs. Marion Little, both of Indianapolis. Walter W. Martin Dies Last rites for Walter W. Martin, 59. a resident of Indianapolis for forty-two years, will be held t 2 Monday in the Merritt Place M. E. church, California and West New York streets. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Martin died Thursday in his home, 3918 B.vram avenue. He had been an employe of the Diamond Chain and Manufacturing Company for fifteen years. He was a member of the Merritt Place church. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Nannie Martin; two sisters, Mrs. Idr Lloyd and Mrs. Eva Phillips, all of Indianapolis, and a brother, Frank Martin of Philadelphia. Ind. Former City Pastor Passes Word was received here Friday of the death of the Rev Addison Parker, former holder of several Baptist pastorates in Indiana, and a former resident of Indianapolis, in Los Angeles. Thursday. Dr. Parker moved to California about five years ago to live with his daughter, Mrs. W. O. Johnson. Kuneral services will be held at 2 Sunday afternoon in the First Baptist church of Richmond, Ind. Burial will be Earlham cemetery at Richmond. Dr. Parker formerly held pastorates at Richmond, La Porte and Delphi. The last church he served was in Piqua, O. He enlisted in the Tenth Rhode Island infantry in the Civil war. and later was a sergeant in the Fifty-sixth Massachusetts regiment. He served for the duration of the war. TORNADO HITS~TOWN South Carolina Miff Center Struck; Believe Several Dead. By United Press ANDERSON. S. C„ May 6. A tornado late Friday struck Belton, S. C., damaging the Blair cotton mill severely. Early reports said several casualties resulted, but the number of dead and injured was not known immediately. The twister destroyed portions of the mill buildings, carried away several houses and caused other extensive damage, it was said.