Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 190, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 December 1934 — Page 3

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FIRST DWELLING RAZED IN CITY SLUM PROJECT Ceremonies Open Work on U. S. $3,000,000 Housing Effort Here. Systematic razing of more than 400 wooden dwellings was begun today to make way for the Federal /J**err>JT!ent's $3,000,000 Indianapolis slum-clearance project. Simple ceremonies yesterday, attended by Gov. Paul V. McNutt and Colonel Horatio B. Hackett, Federal Director of Housing, preceded the demolition of the first structure, a small, one-story green clapboarded house, once the home of a Negro couple at 828 W. Walnut-st. Nearly 200 persons, most of them Negro residents of the area In which the Federal Public Works Administration w r ill erect modern apartments for Negro families, stood along the sidewalks on W. Walnutst awaiting destruction of the building by a dynamite blast. * Dynamiting Called Off Announcement was made by Sidney G. Rose, president of the Cleveland Wrecking Cos., Cincinnati, 0., that plans to dynamite the building had been abandoned in the interests of safety. Six Negro laborers with pickaxes scampered to the roof of the little building as three sleek limousines stopped on W. Walnut-st. Gov. McNutt. Colonel Hacket, Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan and Carl Ferguson, Federal Project Manager, alighted. Ten minutes later the sidewalls of the shack were hauled down by a huge motor truck, the timber loaded amid a fluttering of handclapping. Preceding the razing of the first building. Colonel Hacket spoke at a public luncheon at the Lincoln, which was attended by Gov. McNutt, Mayor Sullivan and other dignitaries. City I.aljor Employed Mr. Rose announced that Indianapolis labor will be engaged. A supervising staff has been brought 1 here from Cincinnati. Offices have been opened at 930 Indiana avenue. Contracts for the erection of the apartment buildings will be awarded in Washington after March 1. Influence of slum clearance upon efforts to reduce crime through the elevation of living standards, was cited by Colonel Hackett in his address as a reason, in addition to providing jobs for mechanics, for the Federal Government’s sponsorship of the project. BOY GOES ON TRIAL IN FARMER SLAYING State Lad. 15, Charged With Melon Patch Killing. Bit United Press BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Dec. 19 Charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Languell. retired farmer of Gosport. Lonnie Hartfleld Jr. 15, Negro went on trial in Monroe Circuit Court today. The youth’s father also is charged with second-degree murder in connection with te shooting. It is charged that the Hartfields. accompanied by two men. raided Languell's watermelon patch, and that young Hartfleld shot the farmer when he discovered them. CATTLE DEALER MISSING: EX-CONVICT IS QUIZZED Former Prisoner Arrested in Car of Wealthy Oklohoman. By J'nit* and /*rn* TULSA. Ok!a„ Dec. 19—Lon Gregory. wealthy Claremore and Bartlesville cattle buyer, was missing today under circumstances that aroused fear for his safety. Austin Smith. 21. recent inmate of the Granite Reformatory, was held for questioning. When arrested Smith was driving an automobile identified as Mr. Gregory's. The car contained Mr. Gregory's bloodstained raincoat, matted gray hair, a quart of coagulated blood, and Mr. Gregory's checkbook. SCOTTISH RITE TO GIVE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM Christmas Party Will Include Play by Henry Van Dyke. A dramatization of Henry Van Dyke's "The Fourth Wise Man” will be given Friday night by the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The presentation will be directed by Horace Mitchell, and will have a cast composed of the consistory players and the consistory choir. Music also will be furnished by the Ogden Chorale. The dramatization will follow a Christmas party in the dining hall for children, arranged by Frank L. Moore. MAKE A SMILE—-CLOTHE-A-CHILD.

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Donors to The Indianapolis Times campaign to Clothe-A-Child are going into city stores to shop for their boys and girls. You'll see them everywhere. Call Riley 5551, if you, too. wish to give a child warm clothing for Christmas and the new year. Three hundred and forty-three children have been clothed by the following: Winding Department, Real Silk Hosier; Mills, girl. Fitting and Transferrin* Department. Rnildin* 11. Real Silk Hosier; Mill*, three children. Finishin* Department. Real Silk Hosier; Mill*, ho; and (irl. Hand Knittin* and Ore; Inspection Department, Real Silk Hosier; Mill*, bo; and (irl. A. M. TANARUS., Santa Helper, bo;. Marion Count; Clerk's office. Registratton Department, bo;. M. L. K., Santa Helper, bo;. V. R.. Santa Helper, bo;. Machinists of C. S. Tire Cos., lne., two bo;s. Moore and Fox Insurance Bowlinr Lra*ue, Central alleys, (Irl. Tau Delta Tau Sorority, (irl. Mrs. Naomi Harlan, boy. Inter-Arts Club, two giria. William A. Hoef*en. boy. An Elertriral Santa, (irl. I nited Mutual Life Insurance Cos., boy. Pi Omicron Sorority, Theta chapter, (Irl. J. C. C. Gan*, five children. Woman’s Auxiliary. National Federation of PostofTice Clerks, Local 130, (irl. Gross Income Tax Office, Statehouse, boy. Walter A. Queisser, boy. Si*ma Alpha Tau Fraternity, one child. E. W. 0.. *irl. Anonymous Goodfellow, boy. Lincoln Office, Indiana Bell Telephone Cos., two hays. In His Name, boy. Powell Commission Cos., three children. Employes of General Distributors, Inc., boy and (irl. Mercury Club, one child. Delta Theta Phi Sorority, (irl. Golden Link Sunday School class, Capitol Avenue Methodist Church, three children. Indianapolis Naval Recruit Station, Officers and Enlisted Men, (irl. In Memory of Father Gavisk, two children. Indianapolis Times carriers, sub-sta-tion 3-C. boy. Delta Phi Theta Fraternity, hoy. Pennhnff Grille, Patrons and Employes, boy and (irl. Three Girls in State Gross Income Tax Office, (irl. Credit office. H. P. Wasson A Cos., *irl. Mr. and Mrs. Orbray Jones, boy and irl. Hillcrest Countrv Club Bowlin* League, Tritchett alleys, boy and (irl. Elo Mary and Juiia Ann Foreman. (irl. Mr. and Mrs. North Delaware-st, (irl. Friends, boy. The Miracle Man. (irl. Cast of Sahara Grotto and Ladies, (irl. In Memory of Mother, from M. P.. a (irl. Alias Sanla Claus, a hoy. In Memory of Leftv Lee. boy. Illinois Building Goodfellow, hoy and Phi Tau Sororitv. Alpha Chapter. bov and girl. G. T. Club. boy. Anonymous, boy. Mrs. Last New Vork-st, (irl. L. S. Avres & Cos.. Downstairs Store Relief Club. 10 children. Employes of Fullers Friendly Barber Shops. Inc., boy and (irl. Delta Sigma Sorority. Beta Chapter, b °George J. Egenoff Maehine Company, bov and girl. From a Red-Headed Santa, bov and **The Friendly Club on the South Side. b °Twn Missea Who'll Start Girl in School, girl. _ . . . , In Memory of Mama, boy and (irl. Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Indianapolis Caledonian Club. girl. Indianapolis Bowling League. Pritchett Alievs, boy and a girl. ~ American Legion Auxiliary. Indianapnlie Post No. 4. boy. In memory ol Miss Dorothy Helen Farber. girl. „ , Employes. Public Service Company of Indiana, seventh floor. Traction Terminal Building, five children. Employes. Indiana National Bank, second floor, three children. Fish and Game Division employes. State Conservation Department, girl. Man Who Wants Betty Again, girl. Artist and Wife. hoy. A City Official, bov and girl. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. B girl. Employes of Roy S. Steele. Inc., two boys. Little Jack. hoy. , Mr and Mrs. North Delaware Street, eared for one child and took another. Boosters Club. Hoosier Athletic Club, boy. , . Jeanne Miller, (irl. Employes of Superior Sheet Metal Works, two boys. . , „ Employes Association. Commercial Department. Indiana Bell Telephone Cos.. four children. _ Emploves. Second Floor. Indiana National Bank, eared for three children and took another boy. Reformed Church Bowling League, hoy. I nited Dental Laboratories, three bovs. . . A Salesman Santa, two boys. Job's Daughters. Bethel 11. (irl. Employes of Matthews Manufacturing Cos., a boy. . Roosevelt Reereatlon Club. boy. Machine Shop Employes. Diamond Cham * Manufacturing Cos., twelve children —six boys and six (iris. A Friend, girl. A Rotarian, boy. Employes of Sally Frock Shop. 31 W. Washington-*!. (Irl. Filling Station Employes Union No. 18IMO. two boys. ... . Mrs. E. C. W.seker and Mrs. Albert Gulley, girl. C. E. Pauley A Cos., two boys and a *'b: D. O. and L. W. M.. girl. Anonvmous Mister, boy. The Star Store Friendly Club, boy and girl. Mrs. E. W. 0., boy. In Memory of William G. Williams. C Delaware Bowling League. Delaware Alleys, three boys. , , Two Misa Santa Clauses, girl. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. M.. (irl. In Memory of Jane. (irl. Employes of W. J. Holliday * Cos., twins. ... ... Courthouse Bowling League. Delaware Alleys, boy. _ . Sigma Alpha Tau Fraternity, boy. M. and M. the Secret Santas, two boys. Jane Myers, (irl. M. and K.. boy and girl. Luellan Kell and Kathleen McKelrey. girl. C. S. M., a hoy. Junior Chamber of Commerce, boy. American Flint Glass Union* Fairmount Glass Works, boy. Office. Inland Container Corp.. two boys and a girl. Cmployes, Inland Container Corp.. two girls and two boys.

Office. Kroger Grocery and Baking Cos., boy and (irl. Spinning Dept., Real Silk Hosiery Mills. Inc., girl. Downstairs Store Lunchroom, L. 8. Ayres A Cos., boy and *irl. No Name, two girls. Robert A. Norwood arJ Wife, girl. Employes of De Ba. boy. Indianapolis Industrial Bowling League, Indiana alleys, boy. Employes of l niversal Credit Cos., hoy. Employes of State Planning Beard, (irl. A City Official, eared for two children and took another boy. J. L. McDaniel printing Company, Employes, three girls. Boarding department. Real Silk Hosiery Mills. Inc., two girls and a boy. Two Girls in Boarding department. Real Silk Hosiery Mills, lne., girl. I niversal Bowlin* League, Pntcnett alleys, girl. Employes of Punch Press department, Diamond Chain Cos., girl. Tower Sunday School Class, North Methodist church, boy. Link Belt Employes. From Dept. Dodge Work. girl. Earl D. Baker, boy. Jane, boy. Tau Delta Phi sorority, boy. L. M. Brown Abstract Cos., boy and (irl. R. H., Who Likes Children, boy. Matthews Manufacturing Cos., eared for one child and took another boy. R. M. M.. girl. L. W. V., boy. Mr. and Mrs. Irvington, girl. Marlon County Democratic Women's Club, girl. Use No Name, girl. A Generous Mr. and Mrs., two children. West Side Lumber Cos., boy and girl. Would Bea 300 Bow ter, boy. Engraving Dept., The Indianapolis Times, boy. E. B. 8.. boy. Employes of Indian Refining Cos., District Office, Bulk plant, and Repair Shop, boy and girl. Employes, 7th floor, Public Service Company of Indiana, took care of five children and got another girl. Seidel Club, boy. Employes of Polk Sanitary Milk Company, boy and girl. One Girl in Boarding Dept., Real Silk Hosiery Mills, lne., girl. Seaming Dept., Real Silk Hosiery Mills, Inc., two boys and a girl. Anonymous Couple, boy. Employes of Automotive and Punch Press Depts., P. R. Mallory Cos., Inc., two bovs, Indianapolis Church Bowling League, Fountain Square alleys, one child. Block's Optical Ladies Bowling League, Pritchett alleys, girl. L. S. Santa Helper, girl. D. W\, Sanla Helper, boy. Alpha Omicron Alpha sorority, Epsilon chapter, hoy and girl. Employes ol Hoosier Pete's, boy. Salesman Santa, eared for two children and took two more. Depts., 203 and 209. Night Shift, LinkBelt, girl. Alice and Perry O'Neal Jr., girl and boy. N. Y. Z. Santa Claus, bov and girl. R. J. Smith, boy.

Christmas Carol Bandit Seeking Holiday Cash for Family Balked bv Kindness of Obliging Merchant.

By United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 19.—Murray Bernstein looked up from the counter of his Brooklyn hat>erdashery down the barrel of a pistol. The pistol was in the hand of a determined stranger. “Stick ’em up,” said the stranger. Mr. Bernstein obeyed. “To the back room.” snapped the stranger. Mr. Bernstein marched. In a trice he was bound securely to a chair. He heard the stranger moving around in his store. He heard a button of the cash register snap down.

“How do you open this thing?” the stranger called. “Just push a button,” Mr. Bernstein replied, “any button.” A pause, Mr. Bernstein heard what sounded like a sob. Then the voice of the stranger again, but it wasn't determined. It was choked. “I'm desperate. . . . I've got a wife and two children. . . . I've got to do something for them for Christmas.” ’•Oh.” said Mr. Bernstein, not sure himself whether he was sincere. “If that's the case, I'll open

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Anonymous, ho;. Employes of Morris Street Branch. Indianapolis Power and Light Company, two girls. In Memory of Grandmother, Pebe and Helaine, girl. Indianapolis Printing Pressmen's Union No. 17, boy, J. M. Jewell, boy. - Miss Stenographer, girl. Working Extra Board, boy and (IrL Floyd Oberhoiwer, girl. *•702” Intercluh of the Indianapolis Athletic Club, ten children. Indianapolis Firemen’s Credit Union, three children. Phi Theta Delta Sorority, girt. Gatling Gun Club, boy. M. M. M., boy. J. W. M.. boy. In Memory of Irving, boy. Indianapolis Water Cos., Distribution Dept., boy. In Memory of Junior, boy. Kahn Tailoring Cos., two boy*. Business office, Indianapolis School Board, boy and girl. Mrs. Martha Chandjie, boy and girl. Employes of Lincoln Loan Corp.. 605 Meyer-Kiser Bank Bldg., three children. Machine Shop Employes. Diamond Chain and Manufacturing Cos., cared for twelve children and took two more. Treasurer's Dept., Railroadmen’* Building and Savings Assn, boy. Employes of General Delivery and Directory Section, Indianapolis main postoffice, boy. Herff-Jones Guild, girl and boy. Employes of Graph** Metal Packing Cos., boy and girl. A. A. Anonymous, boy. Indianapolis Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa, two boys. Real Silk Hosiery Mills, Main office Employes, four children. Decatur Cartage Cos., boy. Purol Cos., Zone Office Employes, girl. Governor’s Commission on Unemployment Relief, Bills and Boettcher Plant, boy. Employes of U. S. Tire Company, Pipe Shop, boy find girl. Lincoln ofTice operators, Indiana Bell Telephone Cos., boy. . J. C. C. Club, dressed five children and took two more. 500 FERA Workers on City Hospital Project No. 12, boy. State Highway Commission, Third Floor, boy. Miss Veiled Lady, boy and girl. Sterling Tavern, boy. Lou Ann Beauty Shop, girl. Two Brothers, two boys and a girl. Real Silk, Day Transfer. Boys and Girls and Footing Depts., two boys and a girl. Real Silk, Lingerie Dept., Building No. 7. two girls and two boys. The Message He Brought, boy. Married Folks Class of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, boy. Alpha Omicron Sorority, Epsilon Chapter, two chiidren Cash donations not listed in daily donors’ roll follow: M. Bert Thurman, $1; Mrs. Stasia B. Staley, $1; Unknown,' $1; Ida Hayes, $1; Beatrice Hayes, 50 cents; Elba Hayes, SI; Anonymous, $2; A Friend. $3; Glenn B. Ralston, $2; C. M. F.. $2.50; Bob and Mary, $1; W. K., sl.

it for you. Come back and untie me and 1 11 fix it for you.” The stranger promptly untied him. They walked into the store, side by side. “You’re a pretty white guy,” said the stranger. “I don’t think I’ll take your money.” He walked to the door. A customer was entering. He stopped him took his hand, shook it. The stranger paused in the door. “Merry Christmas”* he said, turned and was goine.

JOBLESS DOLE IS FAVORED BY ’BIGJIOSINESS' Direct Aid Is Held Better Than Work Relief at Parley.’ By United Press WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. W. Va.. Dec. 19.—The joint business conference for recovery moved today toward advocacy of the unemployment dole in preference to the Administration's work-relief program. The dole proposal was approved today by a committee whase members include John J. Raskob. General Motors director, and Owen D. Young, chairman of the board of General Electric Cos. The belief that unemployment insurance is inevitable was given as the principal reason for the “dole” stand of the committee. This belief became more apparent as the conference approached a critical stage in-seeking to condense its views into a ‘‘co-operative program.” The dole proposal was called up for discussion today at a plenary session. If it passes this test it will be presented to the 90 industrial chieftains assembled here for inclusion in a platform. The Raskob-Young drafting committee was in session until 2 a. m. debating the program to be presented to the full conference. Disclosure of the favorable attitude toward the ‘'dole” system was regarded as a sensational development, since it ran counter to previous declarations by business and the trend of official thought in Washington. It caused discussions to veer into debate over its possible effect on the nation. In justification for the position taken by the committee on social security and indorsed by the Raskob drafting committee, men who sat in on the deliberations said that it was part of a long-range picture of the situation as seen by the business men and industrialists in conclave here. It was indicated that these business leaders have lost faith in the idea that government, through public works, could prime the pump of economic recovery. The group here, feeling that a program of social security involving unemployment insurance was certain to come, was represented as anvious to bridge the gap until then by the least costly method. POLICE LEGION POST GIVES VETERAN PARTY Tobacco Distributed to Hospital Inmates at Event. Patients at the United States Veterans Hospital, 2401 Cold Springrd, were guests at a Christmas party given by members of Police Post 56, American Legion, at the hospital last night. An array of entertainers furnished vocal and instrumental numbers, feature dances and popular music. Cigars, cigarets and tobacco were distributed among the guests. Detective Sergeant George Mueller, post commander, acted as master of ceremonies.

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SUSPECT NABBED IN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY Alleged Thief Found With 13 Pairs of Shoes, Police Say. Especially at night, a man with a gunny sack filled with 13 pairs of men’s shoes has no business in another person's shoe store, according to the best of accepted police theory. * That's why Hubert Hampshire, 26. Negro, who said he lived at 424 Blake-st today found himself in jail with a lot to explain about his visit last night to Stout’s Shoe Stove, 532 W. Washington-st. Hammond Hitchhiker Killed HAMMOND, Ind., Dec. 19.—Walter Lazar, Hammond, was injured fatally last night when he was struck by a bus while hitchhiking from a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Kentucky.

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The State House held a reception for heroes yesterday when J. Edward Barce, Deputy Attorney General, and Miss Genevieve (Jackie) Roth, Law Department stenographer, returned from Chicago. There, their combined efforts had resulted in the capture of Joseph (Jerry) Burns, aspirant to John Dillinger's crime throne. Mr. Barce was congratulated by Gov. Paul V. McNutt (upper). Miss Roth (lower) refused at first to pose for photographers, later capitulated before*their urgings.

WOODS ARE SEARCHED FOR MISSING WOMAN Manufacturer’s Wife Wanders Away After Return From Hospital. Bit lnited Press CARMEL, Cal., Dec. 19.—Bloodhounds today aided in the search through wooded areas along the coast near here for Mrs. Joseph H. Schaffner, who wandered away from her Carmel home yesterday morning. Mrs. Schaffner recently was brought home from a hospital, where she was treated for a nervous disorder. Her husband, as executive of Hart. Schaffner & Marx, clothing manufacturers, was reported en route here from Chicago by plane. 2 COATS STOLEN FROM STATE RELIEF OFFICE Former Mayor Duvall Is One of Thieves’ Victims. The Governor's Unemployment Relief Commission is shopping around for two overcoats today, what with all the snow and things. Yesterday someone stole from its offices the coats of John Duvall. 6233 College-av, former Mayor, and William Grawcock, 267 Blue Ridgerd.

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ROOSEVELT NOP TO RETREAT ON ISSUE Pledges Aid to La Guardia in City's Battle for Lower Rate. By United Press WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.—President Roosevelt made it clear today he has no intention of suing for peace with utility interests which have attacked his ’’yardstick" power development program. He indicated instead that he plans to carry the fight, opened yesterday by the Edison Electric Institute, into enemy territory. He called the Federal Power Commission up to support the attack. As the first step in his fight for lower electric rates the President scheduled a conference for today with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia and Utilities Commissioner Maurice P. Davidson of New York. Rate Reported Excessive Mr. Roosevelt let it be known that he is inquiring into the reported “excessive rates" in New York City. He plans to discuss with Mayor La Guardia and Commissioner Davidson the possibility of reducing utility charges in the nation’s largest city. The President gave no indication whether he intends to carry this unprecedented move into other cities, but utility interests were frankly apprehensive. Also summoned into the conference was Rear Admiral Reuben S. Bakenhaus. His attendance was especially reuested by the President. Admiral Bakenhaus was called, it was said, because of the part he played in establishing the Federal Power Plant at the Brooklyn Navy Yard when rates were considered too high. Utility Bids Rejected Mr. Roosevelt was represented as keenly interested in the New York situation, which came to a head Monday when Mr. Davidson rejected (he bids of nine private utilities companies to supply the city with electricity in 1935. Mr. Davidson said the city was being over-charged by 30 per cent and hinted broadly at the construction of a municipal plant. A Federal loan for such a plant, it was believed, might be discused by the New York officials while here. Mr. Roosevelt's announcement of interest in the New York situation followed within a few hours of rejection by the Federal Power Commission of overtures by the Edison Eiectric Institute for peaceful settlement of the power controversy. Stove. Radio Taken From House While Leonora Brown. Negro, was at church last night, a green truck backed to the rear of her home, 2137 Sheldon-st, and the operator entered the home through a side window and moved out a stove and radio valued at $260.