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STATE WORKERS FINED BY U. $„ INSPECTOR SAYS Failure to Pay Liquor Tax at Picnic Brings Federal Action. The Federal government collected delinquent liquor taxes from a picnic given by Statehouse employes at Westlake this summer, C. G. Wiehl, retail Inspector, alcohol tax unit, disclosed today. The Statehouse group failed to obtain Federal tax stamps and was fined, Mr. Wiehl said. The inspector also revealed that the Seventeenth Ward Democratic Club and various other unnamed political ward clubs had been fined for failure to obtain Federal tax stamps. Although liquor dispensers may obtain temporary permits from the state, they must secure annual permits from the government. The permits are dated from the day of the application to the end of the current year, June 30, and the tax is thus pro rated. Lawyers Were Wrong Mr. Wiehl said that many holders of temporary permits had been assured by attorneys who obtained their licenses for them that it was unnecessary to pay Federal taxes. The government stamps are S2O a year for retail beer dispensers and $25 a year for dealers in wine and spir.t uous liquors, or $25 a year for a permit to sell all three types of liquor. Mos* persons fail to pay the Federal tax through ignorance of the law, although there are some attempts at deliberate evasion of the fees, Mr. Wiehl said. He also said that many social clubs and veterans’ organizations had been fined for failure to obtain Federal stamps. BUS CASE DESIGNATED TO TEST WAGNER ACT Arguments to Be Heard on Order to Reinstate Employes. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. The National Labor Relations Board chose the Pennsylvania Greyhound bus case today as basis for a test of constitutionality of the Wagner Labor Act. This case, charging unfair labor practices, was selected from three now pending in courts. The others are the Freuhauf Trailer suit of Detroit and the Majestic Flour Mills of Aurora, Mo. The board petitioned the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia to hear arguments in January on its orders to the Greyhound company to reinstate five employes allegedly discharged for union activity. The court would be required under the act to rule upon constitutionality of the law before issuing an order in the case. Nab Alleged Hoosier Killer By United Press VINCENNES, Ind., Dec. 24.—Vic Farley, former taxicab driver, sought for the shooting of Deputy Sheriff William Atwood of Knox County, has been captured at Mt. Clemens, Mich., Sheriff C. A. Joice announced today.

Christmas Cheer Spread to Children at Parties Food, Clothing and Toys Are Distributed at Statehouse, City Hall Celebrations. Thousands of children received gifts of food, clothing and toys today at Christmas parties held in tne Statehouse and City Hall. State officials and employes co-operated with the Salvation Army in a party at which Gov. McNutt spoke. Loud speakers placed throughout

The City Hall party centered around a tall Christmas tree in the rotunda. Mayor and Mrs. Kern and other city officials greeted several hundred children and grown-ups. Cakes, fruit and toys were distributed by Santa Claus. Children were entertained by Henry Armetta, featured this week in the Lyric stage show. He made a contribution to the party fund. “Y” Orchestra Plays Music was provided by the Y. M. C. A. community orchestra, directed by Leslie Troutman, and Girl Scout Troop 3. A pageant, ‘ The Spirit of Christmas Progress,” is to be a feature of the annual midnight candlelight sendee tonight in Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church. Central-av and 47th-st. In the cast are Carl Seet. Fred Jeffreys, Robert Buchanan. T. O. Spencer, Jack Matson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Honerich, Harry Simpson. Homer Wright. Lawrence Henderson, Mrs. Ralph J. Hudelson, Mrs. Paul Hurt. Dr. William Wise. Miss Dorothy Shepard, Lloyd Claycombe, Miss Henrietta Orr, Jack Millar, Edwin F. Burrows. Leslie Graham and Mrs. Joseph W. Hartley. The choir, under direction of George E. Potts, is to sing carols. Other events tonight include: Distribution of gifts to children in the Indianapolis Day Nursery by Lions Club members: carol singing at the Suemma Coleman Home and distribution of gifts at the Lutheran Orphans Home. Church to Combine Combined communion services are to be held Christmas morning by the Garfield Park and St. Paul’s Evangelical Churches at St. Paul's. 13th-st and Carrollton-av. Tomorrow night young people of St. i Paul's church are to present a play I “Ye Who Sit by the Fire.” Among parties held last night was that of Indianapolis Aerie. Fraternal Order of Eagles. 43 W. Vermont-st. More than 600 children received gifts. D. R. Sturgeon was general chairman. A large tree and fireplace were decorated by a committee headed by Sylvan Barker. Several hundred children received gifts last night at a party given by

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INDIANAPOLIS THIRD IN PER CAPITA DEBT Dun & Bradstreet Report Sets Figure at $92. Indianapolis has the third lowest per capita debt in the nation among cities of 250,000 to 500,000 population, according to a Dun & Bradstreet report, released today. The report places the average in the class at $134 a person, with Atlanta low at S3B, Denver, second, ta s9l. and Indianapolis third at $92. Newark is high with a per capita debt of $259. Walter Boetcher, city controller, took exception to the figure for Indianapolis on the ground that it apparently includes the debt of the school city, the county and the townships. Based on the last census reports the debt for the civil city is less than $45 per capita, he said. EMPLOYES HELP NEEDY Envelope Concern Workers Raise SIOO for Christmas Baskets. Employes of the Central States Envelope Cos., Sherman-dr and E. Washington-st, announced today that through a system of donations, they have raised more than SIOO for Christmas baskets to the poor of the city.

the West Side Republican Club, in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, Klng-av and Walnut-st. Mrs. H. A. Eaker was in charge of a party yesterday for 75 mothers and children who were guests cf Alpha Chapter. Alpha Omicron Alpha Sorority, at School 5. Orphans Get Gifts Gift distribution was made last night at the Marion County Negro Orphanage by members of the Epworth League of Roberts Park M. E. Church. Motners Club of the Brookside Community Center entertained inmates of the Marion County Infirmary yesterday. Children participating in the program included Patty Sue Stevens and Joan Norton. An operetta. “In Quest oi Santa Claus,” was given last night at the Indianapolis Orphans Home, with 45 children in the cast. Gilts were presented by Santa Claus. Another gift distribution is scheduled for Christmas morning. Gift of a radio to children in the Marion County Guardians' Home. 5751 University-av, ha? been made by the Prairie Farmer’s WLS station. Chicago. The gift was made possible through the generosity os the WLS Christmas Club, an organization of listeners co-operating wit. ' station.

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ment by the Kiwanis Club at its fifth annual party at the club. The party was arranged by Karl C. Wolfe, chairman of the under-

STATE DEATHS

ANDERsON—Mrs. Emily Moler, 71. Survivors: Daughters. Mrs. Bertha Kline. Mrs. Cora Kemple and Mrs. Mayme Mohler; sister, Mrs. Anna Penisten; brother, Edward Barnes. Andrew S. Turner. 83. Survivors: Sons, Rov and Verle; daughter. Mrs. Blanche Fitch: sister. Mrs. Cora Robey. GREENFIELD—Mrs. Della Champlain Custer. Survivor: Daughter. Mrs. J. A. Gipe. FORTVILLE—Mrs. Margaret Humbles. 89. Survivors: Sons, Andrew', Otis, William and Frank: daughters. Mrs. Clemmie Emmery. Miss Matter Humbles and Mrs. Gertrude Bolander. MIAMI—Mrs. Martha Craner, 73. Survivors: Daughter. Mrs. Mayme Ennis; son, Clarence Hudson: step-son; O. E. Crane; step-daughter, Mrs. Alta Todd; brother, Jesse Stewart; half-sisters, Mrs. Sarah Morris and Mrs. Elvah Neal; step-sisters, Mrs. Ross Yager and Mrs. Maggie Ellers. KOKOMO—Jesse Glaze. 80. Survivors: Sons, Frank and Sam Glaze. BURLINGTON—Mrs. Ella M. Pittman, 64. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. William Heronemus; son. F. B. Pitman; step-sons, H. E. and W. C. Pitman; step-daughter, Mrs. John Gibson; brothers, S. W., W. M. and M. M. Barnard; sister, Mrs. A. L. Witter. KOKOMO—Mrs. Phoebe Ann McGuire, 75. Survivors: Sons, Charles, Benton and William; sisters, Mrs. Emmie Arthur; Mrs. Viola Harrisori and Mrs. Lizzie Anderson; brother, J. W. Dermitt. SHELRI'VILLE—Mrs. Alaelie Sheedv. 38. Survivors: Widower, Alonzo; sons, William and John Robert; daughter. Miss Annabeth Sheedy; brothers, Dr. W. D. Inlow, Dr. Fred Inlow and Dr. H. H. Inlow. Mrs. Margaret Ellen Cortelvou, 73. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Elisha Crosby; grandsons, Walter, Edward and Stewart Crosby; granddaughter, Mrs. Kathryn Linkenfelter. James D. Miller, 38. Survivors: Widow, Nora; sons. James Jr. and Cecil; sisters. Mrs. Elmer Whitaker. Mrs. Otto Dodds. Mrs. Charles Osborne and Mrs. J. F. Dunn; brothers, Verle and William Miller. EDINBURG—Mrs. Melvina Shoffner, 82. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs. Ben Drybread, Mrs Mary Schleuter and Mrs. Susie Maxwell; son. Thomas ShoSner; brothers, William and John Russell. WALESBORO—John Zuckschwerdt, 54. Survivors: Brothers. Christian. Nelson and Ernest Zuckschwerdt. HILLSBORO—Harvey Mcßroom, 72. Survivors; Widow. Daisy; son, Fred; daughter, Mrs. Lucille Crumley. VEEDERSBURG—Mrs. Lillie Scherer, (5. Survivors: Son, Earl; daughters, Mrs Clero Hering and Mrs. Carrie Minnick. FRANKFORT—SheIby Milroy Barker. 29. Survivors: Mother, Mrs. Viola Keever Barker; sister. Mrs. Ross Gant: brothers. Lester, Charles, Theodore, Samuel and Milton Barker. KOKOMO—Mrs. Mary K. Huestedden, 88. Survivors: Sons, Joseph and Bernard; daughters. Miss Catherine and Miss Josephine Huestedden and Mrs. Sarah Schmidt. BLOUNTSVILLE —Mrs. Volnev Jordan. 64. Survivors: Daughter. Mrs. Russell Wakes; brothers. Frank and John Bird- sister, Mrs. E. E. Lacy. MOORELAN'd—Mrs. Goldie M. Bennett. Survivors: Sister. Mrs. Marie Wrightsman: mother. Mrs. Flora Jordan; brothers. Herbert and Glen Wrightsman. MICHIGAN CITY—Dr. E. O Krueger, 50. Survivors: Widow, Anita: sister, Mrs H. K. Zempel. LACROSSE —Mrs. Versie Ree Pinkerton, 44. Survivor: Widower, Emerson Pinkerton. MICHIGAN CITY—Mrs. Melna Hanrahan. 77. Survivors: Sons. Arthur and Rov: daughter, Mrs. Edward Pillman. Fred Benke. 92. Survivors: Widow, Carolyn; son. Julius; daughter. Mrs. Eva Nickels SEYMOUR—HoImes Sunsucker, 23. Survivors: Widow. Opal: sons, Ronald and Vincent: daughter. Dolores; brothers, Seth. Hoyt. Herbert and Laban Hunsucker; sister. Mrs. Charles Rumph. Oscar Fister, 87. Survivor: Daughter, Mrs. Crawford Cox. PERU—William Gochenour, 67. Survivors: Sons, Orville. Lloyd, Roy and Oliver; sister, Mrs. Hattie Mitten. HOPE—Mrs. Freeman Harker, 80. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs. Samuel Wasson and Mrs. Ben Kocher; sister. Mrs. Sarah Trotter; half-sisters. Mrs. Ida Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Arthur May. CONNERSVILLE—Arthur Warren, 49. Survivors: Wather, William: sisters, Mrs. Ethel Larrence and Mrs. Ruth Gardner. ALEXANDRIA—SamueI Humphrey. 37. Survivors: Widow. Gertrude; sons. Avev, John and Norman: daughter, Frances; half-brothers. Sanford, Wesley and Clifford; half-sisters, Mrs. Melissa McFenny, Mrs. Elsie Sanders and Geneva Humphrey. SOMERSET—Mrs. Henreta Brady Royal, 57. Survivors: Daughters. Lulu, Bonnie. Geneva. Vada and Kathleen: son. Edward; step-daughters. Margaret and Lorene; stepsons, Stanley. Wilson and Francis; sister. Mrs. Mary A. Millican; brother, David W. Brady. LAPORTE—Mrs. Louise C. Ellis. 52. Survivors: Widower. W. C. Ellis: son. George; daughter Mrs Mary Louise Johnson: sister. Mrs Richard Ceilings; brothers. Frank, Fred and Ed Bickel. LAFAYETTE-W H. Jackson. Survivors: Widow; brothers. Harry and Grover Jackson. ELKHART-David E. Van Horn. 80. CROTHERSVILE—John B. Dorsey. 79. Survivors: Widow, Emma daughters. Mrs. Mmnie Mackillop and Mrs. Rosie Crawford: son. Horace Dorsey. Levi Swengel. 82. Survivors: Widow. Fannie: sons John Thomas. Clarence and Rov; daughters. Mrs Goldie Lewis: brothers. William and Frank Swengel. ROCHESTER—Howard W. Dubois. 49. Survivors: Widow, three sons and daughter. BEDFORD—Edward E, Farmer. 73. Survivors: Widow; son. J. B. Farmer; daugh-

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privileged child committee. Fifty Kiwanis members and their wives, accompanied by two Santa Clauses, assisted in dis-

ter, Mrs. William Heard; brothers, E. W. and Charles Farmer. MONON —Mrs. Lulu Hughes, 52. Survivors: Son, Orville; brothers, Elmer and Edward Jones: sisters, Mrs. Roy Tully and Mrs. Paul Baker. SHELDON—Henry Mundv, 69. Survivors: Sons. Robert and James; daughters. Mrs. Hilda Shonkwiler and Mrs. Walter McEwin, ODELL—CeciI Cheesman, 39, Survivors: Widow, Elsie; father, William; son Cecil Jr.; daughter, Doris Ann; brothers, Roy and Heber; sister, Mrs. Mildred Reeves. ATTICA—Thomas Aylmer Washburn, 19. Survivors: Father, Hubert; step-mbother, Mrs. Grace Harvey; sisters. Elizabeth, Grace and Gladys; brother. Hubert Jr. LAFAYETTE—WiIIis H. Jackson, 44. Survivors: Widow, Ruth; mother, Mrs. Luelia Jackson; brothers, Grover, Harry and Cleve; sister, Mrs. Mae Middleton. Miss Johanna Mackessy. Survivor: Sister, Mrs. Julia Akins. ROSSVILLE—Mrs. Mary Latshaw, 81. Survivors: Widower, Jerry; sisters, Mrs Margaret Gochenour, Mrs. Milton Miller and Mrs. Susan Roberts; brothers, Daniel and Stephen Gochenour. WILLIAMSPORT—W ill ia m Sherman Bartlett, 65. Survivors: Widow; daughter, Mrs. Roy Maddox; brother, George Maddox. MUNCIE—John M. Wills, 78. Survivors: Widow, Alice; daughters, Mrs. Stipp Weatherill, Mrs. Orval Osenbaugh and Miss Bessie Wills; sons, Ernest and Wewey; sister, Mrs. Mary Allen; brother, Charles Wills. BLUFFTON—Howard Wilbur Hesher, 48. Survivors: Widow, Anna; sons, Wilbur and Robert; daughter, Martha Katherine; mother, Mrs. Martha Hesher; sisters, Mrs. Lester Wisner, Mrs. H. H. Garrison and Mrs. Robert Grove. LINN GROVE—Charles Bentz, 60. Survivors: Widow, Caro; daughters. Mrs. Helen Huffman, Mrs. Josephine Madden. Miss'es Dorothea and Mary Katherine Bentz; sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaltwasser and Mrs. J. Klopfenstein, Mrs. Emma Krohn and Mrs. Adolph Schug; brothers, Phillip and Fred Bentz. TIPPECANOE—Harvey Bailey, 63. Survivors: Widow, Maggie; daughters, Miss Mildred Dailey. Mrs. Marie Sellers and Mrs. Arieta Elliott. NEW PARIS—Mrs. Emma Ellen Wagoman, 83. Survivors: Sons, Nicholas and Argos; daughter, Mrs. Wesley Hartman. NORTH JUDSON—Alfred A. Sphung, 82. Survivors: Widow, son and three daughters. SOUTH BEND—James Arthur Schrop, 15. Survivors: Father, Fred; brother. George Schrop. TIPTON—Mrs. Martha Jane Roberson, 82. Survivors: Daughter. Mrs. Daisy Tompkins; son, George H. Roberson. PERU—-George P. Leslie, 68. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs. Minnie Cohee, Mrs. Lena Nicodemus and Mrs. Bertha Kline: sons, Otto, Walter, Leo and Clarence; brother, James Leslie. BREMEN—Essie Rector, 46. Survivors: Widower, E. I. Rector; daughters, Mrs. Celia Cook, Mrs. Elsie Gasho, Mrs. Fulton, Margaret, and Eileen Rector; son,* Richard; sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bott and Mrs. Bessie Gugle; brothers, Alonzo and Henry Musselman. MARTINSVILLE—Mrs. Nancy Jane Goss, 77. Survivors: Sister, Mrs. Mary Ann McDaniel; brother, Charles Martin. LAFAYETTE—Arthur Cornett. Survivors: Widow; son, Oscar Cornett. BRAZIL —John Henry Eckel, 81. Survivors: Widow, Emma; daughter, Mrs. Minnie Collins; step-daughters. Mrs. Frank Russell and Mrs. Edward Evans. SALEM—Mrs. Laura Wishard, 79. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Jess Berry; sons, Archie and Hal Wishard. WABASH—Mrs. Barbara Ann Comer, 66. Survivors: Widower. O. P. Comer; sons, Hugh. John and Frank; brothers, Louis and John. CLOTHE 25 CHILDREN Talbot Phone Exchange Workers Spread Christmas Cheer. Employes of the Talbot exchange of the Indiana Bell Telephone Cos. today delivered 25 baskets of food and clothfd 25 needy children as their Christmas contribution. Those in charge of the distribution were Glade Welsh, Miss Alice Everett and Miss Alice Shay.

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tributing the gifts. Previously they had visited the Lauter Memorial Boys’ Club where a similar entertainment was given.

FOX HUNT TO BOOST POST WELFARE FOND Bunker Hill Legion to Hold Drive New Year’s Day. Bunker Hill American Legion Post is to sponsor a fox drive in Franklin Township New Year's Day, Harold Springer, post commander announces. A large silver fox which escaped more than a year ago from the Sam Johnson farm is to be the chief object of the hunt. Pelts of all animals captured are to be sold to augment a post fund used for welfare work. In a drive last winter, the silver fox outwitted hunters but two red foxes were caught. The drive is to start at 10 New Year's Day in New Bethel. All persons desiring to take part are asked to be on hand at 9 to receive instructions. Committee in charge is composed of William Schilling, Cecil Kinsey and Frank Woerner. The drive is to be conducted in an area bounded on the east by Buck Creek; Thompson road, south; Troy-av, north, and Fr?nklin-rd, west. Theodore Stempfel, 1564 Park-av, former vice president of the old Fletcher American National Bank, died today at Methodist Hospital after an illness of a month. He was 72. Mr. Stempfel was bom in Ulm, Germany, and had lived in Indianapolis since his boyhood. He was formerly president of the North American Gymnastic Union and was a member of the Indianapolis Literary Clpb and the Athenaeum. He was a pioneer worker for civil service reform and served on the school board. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Anna Stempfel; three sons, Theodore Stempfel Jr. of Chicago, and Robert and Rudolph Stempfel; a daughter, Miss Anna Stempfel, all of Indianapolis, and two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Zimmerle and Mrs. Katherine Hempel, both living in Germany. Funeral arrangements are to be made later.

Cheerio THE sincere feeling of good cheer and health and happiness and all the pleasant associations with Christmas is our wish to every one of you. Merry Christmas. ★

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ESTIMATES FOR ADDITION TO BE OPENED FEB. 4 U. S. May Start Work On Building Improvement Next Summer. Possibility that construction of the $1,315,000 addition to the Federal Building may begin next summer was seen today with announcement that bids are to be opened Feb. 4 in Washington. The procurement division, Public Works branch, announced that sealed bids are to be opened in its office, and that approximately two months are to be devoted to investigation of the estimates. The allocation includes funds for improvements in the present building and construction of a wing to the north. New offices are to be provided for the district attorney, marshal, referee in bankruptcy, secret service, Department of Justice, army, postmaster and his assistants. Many government offices having space in private buildings are to be housed in the new structure. Closed ramps are to be built for mail trucks, and the latest postal efficiency devices are to be installed. Plans prepared for the project by McGuire & Shook, Indianapolis architects, have been approved. 10,000 WATCH ArCES WIN BRIDGE CROWN American Team Defeats Europeans at Madison Square Garden. By United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—The Four Aces team that has won most United States contract bridge championships for three years claimed world supremacy today by virtue of a victory over the champions of Europe. At the end of eight final hands played in the arena of Madison Square Garden before nearly 10,000 fans, the Americans held a margin of 2810 points for the 300-hand match begun last week. The score, 97,250 to 94,440, was the closest recorded in major tournaments for a match of comparable length. The Four Aces—self-named—are Michael T. Gottlieb, captain; David Burnstine, Howard Schenken and Oswald Jacoby. FIRE DESTROYS SCHOOL AT CHARLOTTESVILLE Cause of Flames Razing $150,000 Building Unknown. Times Special CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind., Dec. 24.—Charlottesville High School is in ruins today after a fire of unknown origin yesterday afternoon. The building has been unoccupied since pupils left Friday for Christmas vacation. The blaze, discovered by Conrad Shields, resident nearby, gained too much headway for a volunteer fire department to curb, and icy roads prevented Greenfield fire trucks from coming to the scene. A furnace fire had been kept burning to prevent freezing of the water system. School officials said the loss would be covered in part by $68,000 insurance. The building cost $150,000. FALL INJURIES FATAL City Woman, 75, Injured at Home on Dec. 11. Mrs. Jennie Fisler, 1633 Englishav, died today in City Hospital from injuries she received Dec. 11 when she fell at her home.* She was 75. The body was taken to the Moore & Kirk Funeral Home.

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MRS. MIILLIS IS DEADJNSOjJTH Airplane Flight From Here to Home of Parents Is Recalled. Mrs. Anna Mullis, formerly of Indianapolis, died Friday in her parents* home in Beckley, W. Va., it became known here today. A month ago, Mrs. Mullis, anticipating death asked that she bs flown home to ’ie. The plane, piloted by Sam Antonio, left Municipal Airport Nov. 23. Surviving are the widower, Leonard Mullis, Indianapolis; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hart, and a sister, Miss Vennia Hart, Beckley. She was 39. Injuries Are Fatal Services for George F. (Fred) Weelburg are to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 in the Bert S. Gadd Funeral Home, Churchman-av and Prospect-st. Burial is to be in Crown Hil. The Rev. Frederick R. Daries, pastor of Zion Evangelical Church, is to officiate. Mr. Weelburg was a member of the church. Mr. Weelburg died yesterday in St. Francis Hospital of complications resulting from a fractured leg suffered Nov. 30 when he was knocked down by a cow on his farm. He was 81. Lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Mr. Weelburg was for many years engaged in the livestock business. He had been retired for 30 years, during which time he was engaged in farming. Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Schaekel; a brother, Herman Wee*lburg. and a sister, Mrs. Ann Achgill, all of Indianapolis and vicinity. Funeral Thursday Services for Mrs. Mary A. McKinney, 1229 Calhoun-st, wife of William I. McKinney, who died last night in her home, are to be held at 2 Thursday afternoon in Grinsteiner’s Chapel, 522 E. Market-st. Mrs. McKinney is survived by the widower; two sons, James A. Schoonover, Broekville, and Archer D. Schoonover, Milwaukee, Wis., and a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gregg, Indianapolis. Boy, 3. Killed Accidentally By United Press CONNERSVILLE. Ind., Dec. 24 George Dean Wamsley, 3, was shot and killed by his 12-year-old brother, Lawrence Nathan, in an accident at their home yesterday.

DEC. 24, 1935

AUTO TAG HEAD ASTONISHED AT OWNCREATION Crowds Are Missing. But Figures Show Saies Ahead of 1934. Mr. Frank Finney is a complacent fellow these days. Mr. Finney is the gentleman at the Statehouse who presides over the destinies of the State Auto License Department and sees, in fact, insists, that you and you and you get new automobile licence plates from year to year. When the 1936 auto license plates went on sale. Mr. Finney wandered out of his office into the corridors to see what kind of business the state was doing. He was amazed to find that the crowding, insistent throngs of other years were missing. Astonishes Himself Mr. Finney is the sort of fellow that likes to have a reason for everything, so he immediately went into a huddle with himself and found himself almost astonished at his own efficiency. True, he and Mark Rodenbeck, his assistant, and other department aids had put in a good part of this year jacking up deffortment efficiency, but even his fondest hopes had not embraced such success. This year, an auto license buyer rarely is more than third or fourth in line when he takes his place at one of the windows. In former years, the auto license division corridors were jammed. Figures Give Reason Mr. Finney who, as has been said, has to have a reason for things, checked the figures. He found the reason for the lack of crowd was the ease and celerity with which the state's customers were being put through the mill on a production schedule that would make Henry Ford look like a piker. The figures showed, for the first eight days’ sale of 1936 license plates, distribution of 12,022 as against 9626 for the corresponding period of 1934. The drivers’ and chauffeurs’ license sale showed 13,187 against 10,588. Dollar receipts for the eight-day period were $613,224.10 against $424,717.85 in 1935. All this without the hurly-burly which made the license department a madhouse in former years. Those are reasons why Mr. Finney is a complacent fellow these days. FILM ACTRESS TO WED Claudette Colbert and Doctor Reported on Way to Yuma. By United Press HOLLYWC OD, Dec. 24—Claudette Colbert and Dr. Joel E. Pressman were reported leaving today by automobile for Yuma, Ariz., to be married at the border “Gretna Green.” Although they had planned to be married in January, friends said Miss Colbert and Dr. Pressman decided to have a Christmas eve wedding. They were expected to return here after the ceremony. KILLS WIFE. THEN SELF Three Others Wounded in Shooting in Missouri. By United Press TRENTON. Mo., Dec. 24 —Brooding over family troubles was blamed today for the murderous outbreak last night in which Charles Rader. 40, killed his estranged wife, wounded three of her relatives and then ended his own life. The shootings occurred near the village of Lockssprings.