Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 256, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 1936 — Page 26

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FATHER SLAYS *1 HIS 3 CHILDREH. ENDS OWN LIFE Grief Over Death of Wife Blamed for Tragedy Near Anderson. ftp United Press ANDERSON, Ind.. Jan. 3.-A verdict of murder and suicide was returned here today by Coroner S. J. Btottletneyer id the death of Theodore Smith. 35-year-old factory foreman, and his small children. Grieved by the death of his wife two years ago and worry over new respoi.sibilitie' at the factory caused Smith to kill the children as they Slept in their farm home four miles southwest of here and then commit suicide, according to Dr. Stottlemeyer. Bodies of the children. Buddy, 10; •Julia Alice. 15. and Norma Jean, #, Were found in a bed by Mrs. Ora B. Sparks of Clark County a sister of Smith. The fathers body was found slumped over that of his son. Since his wife died Smith has worried almost continually, relatives reported. Recently he was appointed to a foremanship at the DelcoRemv plant here and the npw responsibilities weighed heavily on Smith's mind, it was said. The shooting, in which a 12gauge shotgun was used, apparently occurred New Year’s Eve, Dr. Stottlemeyer said. No notes were left by Smith. A native of Louisville. Ky„ he moved to Anderson eight years ago from Clark County, where he had lived for some tim.e FREMONT MAN SUED IN MICHIGAN WRECK Former Major League Pitcher Asks $15,000 for Alleged Injuries. Bfl United Pirn* COLDWATER, Mich., Jan. 3. John Lint. Fremont, Ind„ farmer, has been named defendant in a *15,000 damage suit, filed in Circuit Court here by James Hughey. former pitcher for three major league baseball clubs. Mr. Hughey, formerly with the Chicago White Sox. the St. Louis Browns, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, charges that he received permanent injuries in a traffic accident near here several weeks ago. Mr. Lint claims that he suffered a heart attack, causing his automol lie j to crash into one driven bv Hughey. | RECEIVER IS APPOINTED Sherw.Htd Blue Named to Direct I. 11. Fraternity’s Affairs. Sherwood Blue. Indianapolis al-! lorney, has been appointed recivei for the Theta Chi Realty Cos., owner of the Theta Chi Fraternity chapter house at Indiana University., Bloomington, by Probate Judge Smiley N. Chambers. Appointment was on petition of Robert L. Stonehill. holder of SIOOO of preferred stock of the company, which he alleged was to have been redeemed March 1, 1933. but on which he says has received no payment. Highways to Be Topic English highways are to be discussed by the Rev. Richard M. Millard at a meeting in the Claypoo! at 10 Monday of the billboard and roadside development committee of the Gtirden Club of Indiana. Miss Anna. Hosea is committee chairman.

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Preparations for President, Roosevelt’s ball on Jan. 30 were launched yesterday when the local committee held its first meeting at the Columbia Club. Members of the committee are. seated

BISHOP HOLT-HUGHES IS TO SPEAK SUNDAY White Cross Guild Rally Set for Roberts Park Church. Speaker for a White Cross Guild rally to be held Sunday nigly, at Roberts Park M. E. Church is to be Bishop Edwin Holt-Hughes. Washington. D. C. His subject is to be "The Romance of Heahng.” He is a former president of De Pauw University. Others on the program are to be Dr. William C. Hartinger, Methodist district superintendent, and Dr. John G. Benson. Methodist Hospital superintendent. Nurses’ chorus of the hospital is to sing. The rally is open to the public. Center pews are to be occupied by White Cross Guild members. DANCERS IN DEMAND Brother, Sister at Beloit College Appear as Team. I’’/ Htilled Presit BELOIT. Wis., Jan. 3.—The As-laire-Rogers dance team has a counterpart al Beloit College in William and Elizabeth Doughborough, Chicago, junior class students, who bolster their funds by filling dancing engagements almost every weekend in their home city,

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PRINCETON BOY WINS TRUCK GROUP CONTEST Youths Design Safety Officer’s Badge, Identification Card. Two Princeton (Ind.) school boys, Harold S. Bass and William Townsend. were announced today by Howard C. Smith, Indiana Motor Traffic Association, Inc., safety director, as first and second prize winners, respectively, in a national contest sponsored by the American Trucking Association. Inc. Contest was for designs for a safety officer's badge and identification card. Young Bass is to receive SSO and Townsend, $25. In Indiana, the contest was conducted in schools by the Motor Traffic Association. Cab Driver Slugged, Robbed Fiank Wolf. 23. of 734 Union-st, told police that he picked up a passenger early today who slugged and robbed him of $7.50 and his cab. The cab was found later in front of 425 S. Holmes-av. mm mm check* CCC COLDS OOU fever first day 14QUID-TABI.KTS rxt-. , a ™ mo sAi.vK-NosK HEADACHES DROPS in HO minutes

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DOUBTS THEORY OF ACCIDEHTIH DEATH OF TODD Jury Foreman Finds Support for Murder or Suicide. fit/ United Press LOS ANGELES. Jan. 3 —lnvestigation of the death of Thelma Todd veered today toward a theory of suicide or murder. George Rochester. grand jury foreman, said facts brought out so far failed to strengthen the possibility of accidental death. The jury was ordered to convene today at the actress’ “Sidewalk Cafe’’ for an inspection of her home and the garage in which she died. “It is apparent Miss Todd did not die accidentally,” Mr. Rochester said. “We are not convinced what the motive for her death was. but it. is obvious certain witnesses either have concealed what they know or have given false evidence.” Ida Lupino Testifies Reports from the jury room indicated several of the jurors believed certain witnesses had sought to "build up" the accident theory, although Miss Todd was shown to have been morose at times and "tired of life.” The apartment of Roland West, adjoining Miss Todd’s quarters, also was to be viewed by the jurors. Evidence that the bionri actress was morose was given by Ida Lupino. English screen player, who was hostess at the party Miss Todd attended a few hours before she died. Miss Lupino said Miss Todd was not the vivacious person most believed her to be, and often was the victim of depressing moods which

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once led her to hint she might like to “end it all.” Mr. Rochester said he felt Miss Lupinos testimony was “extremely important.” Previously, however. Mrs. Alice Todd, her mother and West had declared Miss Todd was in “high spirits,” and that they did not believe she would have ended her life. When Miss Todd left the case. Mias Lupino testified, she “saluted her friends in an outward gesture of farewell.” as though she did not expect to see them for some time. NAMED BY FRATERNITY Two Local Attorneys Re-Elected by Law Society. L. W r . Homing and Charles W. Holder. Indianapolis attorneys, were re-elected to high offices in the Sigma Delta Kappa, intercollegiate law fraternity, at the recent twenty-first convention in Champaign, 111. Mr. Horning was chosen grand secretary for the ninth consecutive year and Mr. Holder as grand vice president of the Michigan-Indiana-Ohio district for the second consecutive year. DEAF STUDENT STARS Boy Takes Honors in Studies and Three Sports. By United Press WEYMOUTH. Mass.. Jan. 3.—Although Ralph Hunter is totally deaf, he Is an honor high school student and has starred in football, basketball and baseball. His ability to read lips has enabled him to overcome the handicap.

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