Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 189, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 December 1933 — Page 1

LINDVS LEAVE MIAMI, BOUND FOR NEW YORK Famed F'lying Pair Speeding Home for Christmas With Son Jon. GLOBE-TROTTING OVER Landing in Gotham to End 25,000-Mile Flight Around Atlantic. by f nitfl Pm* MIAMI, Fla , Dec. 18.—Speeding home to spend Christmas with their young son. Jon, Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh left here at 8:54 a. m. (Indianapolis time) today in their ‘ globe-trotting” red and black monoplane. The Lindberghs, who left New York last July on an aerial survey of the north Atlantic air routes, progressively extended their leisurely flight until it embraced twenty-one countries on four continents. "rtiey arrived here Saturday after an 830 mile hop from Santo Domingo. The Lindberghs waved a cheery “goodbye” as their monoplane ascended gradually from bay waters of the Pan-American barge here. Colonel Lindbergh was at the controls, with Mrs. Lindbergh, as usual, ready for wireless communications with stations along the route and at New York. A comparatively small crowd saw the famous flying couple depart as their epoch-making air tour and study neared an end. After Lindbergh had lifted his plane from the waters, he circled over the sea base, dipped his wings slightly in salute and roared up the coast toward the north. The horizon soon swallowed him from view. If the Lindberghs fly direct to New York they probably will arrirve there around 7 p. m.

GLEN HAVEN CEMETERY BID STUDIED BY COURT Only One Purchase Proposal Received by Superior Judge Weir. Superior Judge Clarence E. Weir took under advisement today a bid tor the public sale of Glen Haven cemetery on Kessler boulevard. The bid. the only one received, was made by W. D. Hale and Louis J. Wood. Indianapolis business men. who offered to lift the cemetery out of receivership by operating it in such a manner as to pay creditors and accrued debts out of gross income. The bidders offered SI,OOO cash and obligations for SB,OOO to meet more than $9,000 receivership fees and accrued costs. TWO ROBBERS ROUTED # BY EAST SIDE MAI^ Burglar?/ Escape Shots, Steal Shirts and Ties Worth $25. Awakened by the sound of breaking glass in a dry goods store beneath his apartment, Earl Amick, 4302 East New York street, early routed two burglars when he fired twice. The burglars had stolen shirts and ties valued at $25 and were pulling a baby carriage from the window when he forced them to flee. NAYLOR TO BE GUEST OF SOJOURNERS HERE Brigadier-General to Attend Session at Ft. Harrison Wednesday. Brigadier-General William K. Naylor will be guest of honor at a dinner of the Indianapolis chapter of National Sojourners at the Ft. Harrison post exchange Wednesday night. Colonel Frank Geere. in charge of recruiting in Indianapolis, will speak on "Behind the Scenes in Hawaii.’’ FORMER GOVERNOR DIES Frederick D. Gardner Once Chief Executive of Missouri. By l.'nitnl Press ST. LOUIS. Dec. 18. Frederick Dozier Gardner. 68. former Governor of Missouri, died here today after a three-week illness from an infected jaw. FIRE DAMAGES STORE Oil Stove in Rear of Plumbing Shop Bursts Into Flames. Damage estimated at several hundred dollars resulted when fire broke out in the rear of a plumbing shop operated by Harry G. Barker, at 4206 College avenue today* An oil stove burst into flames and the fire spread rapidly through the store. Times Ind6x Page Black Hawk 17 Bowling School II Bridge 5 Broun 11 Classified 14. 15 Comics 17 Crossword Puzzle 4 Curious World 17 Editorial 12 Financial 16 Hickman-Theaters 9 Hunting 4 Hobby 8 Industrial Page 6 Lodge News 7 Pegler 12 Pure Foods. Drugs—Senes 2 Radio 18 Sports 13 State News 4 Woman s Page 8 Your Health 18

VOLUME 45—NUMBER 189

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KILLS MOTHER TO ENDMISERY Poverty Drives Youth to Suicide After Mercy Slaying. By United Press PASSAIC, N. J., Dec. 18.—Investigation today revealed a youths struggle against poverty which finally led him to kill his ailing mother and himself because he believed it ' the best thing to do.” George Dolak, 23, was one of seven children. He was the chief support of the family, but had been unable to find work for several months. There was no food or money in the house yesterday and his mother was suffering from asthma. The youth arranged for his brothers and sisters to leave the house. Then as his mother, Mrs. Anna Dolak. 64. sat at the kitchen table reading a Bible he fired a shot into her head. Dolak turned the gun on himself, but the shot was not immediately fatal. He was taken to St. Mary’s hospital where he told police "Mother was in misery and we had nothing to eat, so I thought this was the best thing to do.” Surviving brothers and sisters held George blameless. "He did what he thought was right and merciful.” they said. “It is a blessing that he should go too, for if he lived he would have to suffer through a trial.”

POSTMASTER OBOES USE OF AIR MAIL No Regular Postal Delivery on Christmas. Postmaster Adolph H. Seidenstickei today urged use of air mail to send packages to distant points to insure their delivery by Christmas day. Use of special delivery stamps will provide delivery Sunday or Monday. There will be no regular delivery Monday. Air mail rates are 8 cents for the first ounce and 13 cents for each additional ounce or fraction. Safe looted of SB9 A’safe in the offices of the Frigidaire Equipment Company. 931 North Meridian street, was jimmied open during the week-end and SB9 stolen, police reported today.

Girls, Cinderella Offers: Good news for you. It is a ray of sunshine for those who. because ot illness, are unable to complete their list of'six new Times subscribers by Dec. 18. If lack of time, or inability to get about has worried you, then brighten up. A Cinderella doll still can be yours. All persons who will forward subscriptions they now have prior to midnight. Dec. 18. official closing date of the contest, and register their names, will have until Dec. 28 to complete their lists. Just make sure that your list of subscribers of one or more names reaches us by tomorrow. Then, as rapidly as you add another name, forward it to us, continuing until your list of six is complete. The Times makes this unusual concession in order that the scores of little girls who have written entreating letters expressing their ambition and desire to possess one of these dolls, will not be disappointed. If illness or lack of time has been a barrier, The Times now removes this obstacle. Os course it will be a lot more fun to have Cinderella with you on Christmas day. but if this is not possible you will, by all means, want to be *n on the Lyric theater's great entertainment treat, Dec. 28, so ten days from today you must own a Cinderella doll in order to join the party. These are the rewards for prompt action NOW. You still have time, make a few extra calls and you can complete , your list and mail it tonight. This will enable you to have Cinderella with you Christmas day. However, if you just can not get your list finished, then do the next best thing. Forward such addresses as you have, register your name, and then complete your list at the very first opportunity. Act before this last opportunity to get a Cinderella doll ends.

The Indianapolis Times Cloudy tonight and tomorrow, probably rain; somewhat warmer tonight.

Cold Winds Block-ed; Store Employes Take 21 Children to Clothe

They serve! Daily, during the Christmas shopping rush, store clerks serve you in trying to find the right garment for your boy and girl’s present. But as they serve they have not forgotten the boys and girls whose parents can not purchase new’ shoes to replace old ones, new coats to supplant tatters.

Take today—the employes of the William H. Block Cos. called the Clothe-a-Child editor with: “We w r ant twenty-one children to clothe for Christmas. Ten girls and eleven boys. We’ve raised $2lO from all floors of the store.” And this is the way they did it. They named committees on each floor to collect assessments. From lingerie to perfume counter the money to clothe children mounted. Then this week Block’s mammoth family of twenty-one children will be dressed in Clothe-a-Child and sent back to homes of the needy assured of warm apparel against winter’s onslaught. Other stores of the city, L. S. Ayres, the Leader, S. W. Woolworth Company, H. P. Wasson Company, Sears-Roebuck, Julian Goldman’s Union store, find clerks with smiles on faces because they serve, too, in Clothe-a-Child. And you can serve like they by calling the Clothe-a-Child editor of The Times, Riley'sssl. And you can band together in a group and take a boy or girl. You will see the child in his or her home. You spend your own money, how you please, where you please. Clothe-a-Child only desires that each child is assured one w r arm outfit for Christmas. If you can’t shop for yourself then mail a check and Clothe-a-Child will shop for you and give you as a receipt the name and address of the boy or girl. Each child has been checked for need by the social service department of the public schools. Community Fund agencies of relief. can not hope to give the city’s needy a Christmas fete. You alone can make the day real. The agencies need their funds for an entire year. Your gift will linger as long as woof of cloth holds. And the smiles you receive in return will span the New Year. New donors to Clothe-a-Child, bringing the total to 256 children clothed, follow: WiUiam H. Block Cos., employes, twenty-one children. L. M. Brown Abstract Company, employes, ifirl. Operators of Linro:n office of Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1933

Beil Telephone Company, cared for four children and took three more. Marion county Democratic Women's Club, child. Benefit Association Railway Employes, boy. Evangelical Brotherhood Bowting League, Pritchett’s alleys, boy. Mr. L. V., girl. J. A. Henry, child. Friends, child. Finishing department and Dye-house of National Silk Hosiery mil’.s. girl. First trick, Hill yards, Big Four railroad, girl. Light-hearers cilass of Zion church, girl. Block’s Optical department, two girls. Delaware Bowling League. Beam's Delaware alleys, cared for two boys and took another boy. Employes of Hotel Lincoln, boy and girl. Auditor of Receipts office. Indiana Beil Telephone Company, eared for two boys and took another bov. Classified department, Indianapolis Times, boy. Avalon Bowling League, Pritchett alleys, eared for one child and took another. _ Group of Girls. Indiana Trust building, cared for one child and look another.

QUITS STATE GROUP AS PROTEST ACTION Firm Head Cites Money View of Manufacturers. Charging the Indiana Manufacturers’ Association with an unwarranted attack on President Roosevelt's policies, Charles A. Young, manager of the Indianapolis Bleaching Company, employing about 650 persons, today announced his resignation from the association. Mr. Young said he considered the association’s reported action in passing resolutions opposing desertion of the gold standard and intrusion of the government into private business, as an intrusion by the association into politics. He said he is a Republican. EMPLOYES WILL TAKE BANK EXAMINER TEST State Director Announces Test to Be Held Jan. 16. An examination for the position of bank examiner will be held among employes of the state department of financial institutions Jan. 16, according to Richard A. McKinley. state director today. The examination will be held in the Indiana university extension, 122 East Michigan street. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 33 10 a. m 35 7 a. m 34 11 a. m 35 8 a. m 33 12 (noon).. 37 9 a. m 34 1 p. m 38

Blind 21 Years, Young Mother’s Sight Is Restored

By l nitrd Press GREEN BAY, Wis.. Dec. 18.— Mrs. Mabel Naylor walked about her small upstairs flat today with a steady step, watching her two small daughters with eyes . that are seeing for the first time after twenty-one years of blindness. Frequently, the young mother stepped to a window for a look at the "funny” automobiles that whizzed past in the street. Each time the sight of a person walking in the street or of the blue sky brought forth exclamations of delight.

SILVER ROAD OF CHEERJjROWING Crowds Line Mile of Dimes Lane as 600-Foot Mark Is Passed. The man stooped to the sidew’alk. His gnarled hand shoved a dime on the LINE with: “My first dime from my first civil works job in three years. This is fine. I'll be back again.” Thus it went Saturday and today as crowds jammed the Mile of Dimes in front of the L. S. Ayres and S. S. Kresge stores on Washington street. , . Looking, giving, wondering, figuring. praising, they come to silver a city’s hope for needy children at Christmas under Clothe-a-Child of The Indianapolis Times. Santa’s there to hear the secrets of children. Six 100-foot lines have been filled with dimes. Mile of Dimes is one route in Clothe-a-Child to the heart of a needy boy or girl at Christmas. Call Riley 5551, Times, for the other route.

'ROOSEVELT PUT OVER REPEAL,’ SAYS SMITH Former Governor Also Praises Stand of Others. By United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—“ The one man who put over repeal is now President of the United States,” declared Alfred E. Smith in an address last night at the Manhattan Club. The former Governor also commended Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and others for their stand on repeal. GOVERNOR AND WIFE TO LEAVE FOR FLORIDA Executive to Spend Two Weeks in Miami After Christmas. Governor and Mrs. Paul V. McNutt will leave the day after Christmas for a winter vacation in Florida, he announced today. They will drive to Tampa where the Governor will address the Florida State Teachers’ Association and from there go to Miami for a two week period, according to present plans. BOY, 6, CUT WITH AX BY NEPHEW, AGE 3 Child Taken to City Hospital Suffering Scalp Wounds. Lee Thomas, 6, of 908 Fletcher avenue, was taken to city hospital yesterday with scalp wounds sustained, police were told, when he was struck in the head with an ax wielded by Albine Lamb, 3, his nephew-, of the same address.

“It’s all so bright and clear,” she said. Not for long, however, could she keep her attention from her two chubby little daughters, Mildred. 4, and Laverne, 3. "They’re more beautiful than Thomas, my husband described them and somehow they're just like I thought they would be.” The young mother's sight was restored last week through an operation performed by Dr. M. X. Fuller. The woman had been blind since she was seven years old. when a tumorous growth isolated the optic nerve In her right eye and also blinded the left eye.

‘MISBRANDING’ WHISKIES MAY DRAW HEAVY FINE IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE

TAX OFFICIAL GROOMED FOR SENATE RACE Clarence A. Jackson Listed as Candidate for McNutt Favor. BY DANIEL M. KIDNEY Times Staff Writer Clarence A. Jackson, director of the state income and sales tax division, was being listed today as the latest McNutt possibility in the Democratic race for the United States senatorial nomination. Governor Paul V. McNutt declined to comment on the matter. The report was based largely on the appearance of Mr. Jackson as the author of a series of newspaper articles donated to Sunday papers throughout the state. These deal with the “fine accomplishments” of his bureau and were in the nature of a “trial balloon.” Peters Backers Hopeful The Governor last week stated that he wanted to see many entries tried out before announcing any administration choice. Meanwhile, the backers of R. Earl Peters, Ft. Wayne, former Democratic state chairman, are claiming that eventually the administration will support him. First of the trial candidates for the administration, if not for the Governor personally, is Sherman Minton, New Albany, public counselor. He took the public service commission position with the idea of building a state-wide reputation in rate fights which would assure him strong support for the senatorial nomination. Thus far, his success has been somewhat indifferent. For some weeks past, the name of Mr. Jackson has been introduced whenever the administration possibilities were being mentioned. Former Legion Chief He is a former state commander of the American Legion and comes from Newcastle. With the aid of Keith Johns, publicity expert and now secretary of the Democratic state committee, Mr. Jackson has been able to put over the income and sales tax with less heat than was anticipated. During the legislature, the bill was most vigorously fought by business interests and manufacturers. So successful was the salesmanship ; in connection with this department ! that certain administration leaders i feel that they can accomplish tjie j hitherto impossible—nominate a tax collector for a major post.

DILLINGER GALLED U. S. ENEMY NO. 1 Federal Agents Open War on Gang Chiefs. By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 18—The remnants of gangs which sprang into power during the prohibition era were placed “on the spot” today in anew combined state and federal campaign announced by State’s Attorney Thomas Courtney. While the drive will be national in its scope it will be centered in Chicago, Courtney said. Melvin H. Purvis of the Chicago office of the United States bureau of investigation, has given assurance of federal co-operation. The first objective was announced as a nation-wide man-hunt for Charles Connors, John Klutas, Basil Banghart and John Dillinger. These men are the most notorious survivors of at least five once powerful gangs. Dillinger was described as the No. 1 criminal at large and leader of the united forces. SON "HANDLES estate Walter Winslow to Distribute Property of Late Mother. Walter Winslow, 3834 North Delaware street today was appointed administrator of the estate of his mother, the late Mrs. Jennie Winslow. Mr. Winslow was bonded for SBO,OOO. The value of the estate, according to the records, it $40,000 personal property and $20,000 real i estate.

“T DIDN'T think I'd ever be able to see again,” she said. “My husband worked to save money for the operation and had great confidence it would restore my sight. If it wasn't for him I never wolud have been able to see again.” Despite the fact that her husband. a mill worker, has been ill for a week with lung infection and will be unable to play Santa Claus to his children this year because of a thin purse, he said it was the happiest Christmas of his life.

Rnterrd as Second -Cisss Matter at Postoffice. Indianapolis

City Health Officer to Urge New Law at Council Session Tonight, to Become Effective Immediately. CONFISCATION, SSOO PENALTY ASKED Action Follows Expose by The Times; State Law Still Flouted by Bootleggers, Reports Here Indicate. “Misbranding" of whiskies sold in Indianapolis will be punishable by a SSOO fine and confiscation under terms of an ordinance to be offered city council tonight with the indorsement of the city health board. Action by Dr. Herman G. Morgan, city health officer, was started after an investigation by The Times disclosed that socalled whisky blends were being sold, that contained nothing but alcohol, water and coloring matter.

RAHKE TRIAL IS UNDER WAY Alleged Lottery ‘King' Stalled on ‘Pay Off,’ Witness Asserts. Trial of Emil Rahke. said by police to be the Indianapolis “lottery king,” opened in criminal court today when Rahke appeared before special Judge Alexander G. Cavins on a charge of operating a lottery. Following testimony by severai witnesses, the trial was adjourned until later today. First witness today was Edwin H. Little, who testified that he bought three tickets in a baseball lottery in a store on the 200 block Indiana avenue, June 3. One of his tickets won the prize, he testified, and when he went to collect, he was told to see Mr. Rahke at the Silent Salesman Company, 14 North East street. Rahke, according to the witness, asserted that the prize money already had been paid. Wilbur Rouse, attorney for Mr. Little, testified that he later succeeded in collecting SSO, the amount of the prize, from Mr. Rahke’s attorney. Sergeant Edwin Kruse, and Joseph Grotendick, alleged to have been employed by Rahke, also testified. UNIVERSAL CLUB TO STAGE ANNUAL PARTY Wives of Members to Be Guests at Christmas Event. The annual Christmas party of the Universal Club will be held in the Columbia Club at 8 tomorrow night. Members of the club w\ll entertain their wives. One of the features will be a Santa Claus “grab bag,” with an exchange of presents for the women. Special musical entertainment will be provided. Bridge also will be played by both men and women. Albert L. Rust, president, will preside. No noon luncheon meeting will be held Tuesday, Mr. Rust announced. POLICE PROBE ARSON Grease and Waste Ignited in One of Two Blazes. Police and fire officials were investigating incendiary fires at two vacant houses over the week-end. Slight loss was sustained by the fires Saturday night at 1002 and 1006 East Seventeenth street. Early yesterday, firemen made a second run to the house at 1006 East Seventeenth street, where grease and waste had been stuffed behind the plaster and ignited. NRA WILL BE SUBJECT Lions Club Members to Hear Report on Study. i - Findings of an intensive study of NRA will be presented by Professor Walter L. Slifer, Butler university, at the Lions Club luncheon Wednesday at the Washington. Christmas Trees Stolen Forty bundles of Christmas trees valued at SIOO were stolen from the courthouse lawn early today, according to the police. The trees were owned by Behrman Brothers.

“I guess we have all the Christmas we are going to have, right now,” Mr. Naylor said. “There's been no money coming in and so I haven’t been able to get anything for the kids. Os course, they’re not old enough to know, it, but they’ve got Christmas enough riht now. with their mother home and able to see them.’’ Mrs. Naylor never had seen an automobile until she was brought home from the hospital in one. Street cars, radios and all other newer inventions are like furnishings from anew world to Mrs. Naylor.

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marlon County. 3 Cent*

Chemical analyses revealed that some whisky blends did not contain any whisky at all, which even the flexible regulations of the internal revenue department provide. After conferring with health board members over the week-end, Dr. Morgan today asked Herbert Spencer, assistant city attorney, to draft an ordinance which would curb the sale of synthetic whisky unless so labelled. Mr. Spencer said he thought the city could act through the section of the city general code which gives it supervisions over alleged “unwholesome” food. Bootleg Whisky Arrives Whisky is regarded legally as a food, it was explained, and while medical authorities admit the types of blends that contain nothing but alcohol and water are harmless, they also charge they have no medicinal value. Passage of the ordinance under suspension of v rules will be asked, it was announced, and this would make it effective at once, if signed by the mayor. Meanwhile, reports to The Times showed additional flouting of the state liquor laws took place over the week-end. Several truckloads of bootleg, 7-year-old blended whisky, not rectified, were brought into Indianapolis and are selling, minus the state tax, at $1.35 a pint. 2.000 Gallons of Wine Sold From reliable sources, it wasj learned that approximately 2,000 gallons of red wine, heavily cut with alcohol and water, and minus tax, were sold in Indianapolis over the week-end. The price, it was reported, was $2.75 a gallon. Wme experts say a ton of grapes will make 150 gallons of wine. The consignment which is reported to have reached Indianapolis is alleged to have been cut 22 per cent with alcohol and 30 per cent with water to realize a large profit and supply the necessary “kick.” ‘No Change'—M'Nutt “There will be no change in the ruling that whisky can not legally be sold by-the-drink in Indiana at j this time.” This stand was reaffirmed today by Governor Paul V. McNutt. He declared that the majority of “libI erals” do not want whisky sold I otherwise than it now’ is being handled (bottles to take out), and that to permit drink sales at beer bars would mean the return of the saloon.

ROOSEVELT HONESTY LAUDED BY PRIEST Father Coughlin Says President Hau Great Following. By United Press DETROIT, Dec. 18—President Roosevelt has won the greatest following ever accorded an elected officer by speaking the common people’s language, and by his personality, honesty and determination, the Rev. Charles E. Coughlin said in an address yesterday. “I doubt if in the history of this or any other nation there has been such a fervent following of an elected leaders as maintains in America today,” the priest said. STATE STARTS DRIVE AGAINST OPEN BEGGING Transients, Panhandlers to Be Cared For by New Bureau. Co-operation of the public in discouraging indiscriminate begging by transients, was asked today by Edward E. Dißella, state transient activities director. Mr. Dißella requested that transients at back doors asking for a “handout,” panhandlers on the streets and similar wandering applicants, be directed to the new transient registration bureau, 9 South Senate avenue, where they will be fed and sheltered and an effort made to find employment for them. Princess Becomes Mother By United Pres* VIENNA. Dec. 18. Princess Ileana of Rumania today gave birth to a daughter at the estate of her husband. Archduke Antoine of AusI tria. The baby will be named Maria Ileana.