Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 259, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 January 1936 — Page 2

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LOCUST HORDE IS DUE TO PAY PERIODIC VISIT Entomologists Say 17-Year Pests Are to Emerge Late in May. They arc so be with us again this year—the 17-year locusts. Late in May, the entomologists say, the insects are to emerge from the earth where they have hibernated since their last appearance in 1919. Cicada septendeci—in the last word you will note seven and 10 if you remember that much Latin—is distinctly an insect that feeds by sucking only juices from roots of trees and plants. Damage Heavy in 1919 During the 1919 visit, severe damage was inflicted on young orchard trees. Eggs were laid on twigs, the weight causing breakage to such an extent that many trees almost were denuded of small branches. After hatching, the young locusts dropped to the ground. They were so light the fall did not harm them. Then they began feeding and continued their activity until the timo for them to burrow into the ground for the 17-year absence. Timing Is Tuzzle Just how the insects time their emergence so regularly each 17 years is something scientists admu they don’t know. It Is believed that the largest invasion in America was in 1868. Many superstitions prevail regarding locusts. The distinct “W” on ea:h wing is believed by some persons to portend war. Indians and ear'y settlers believed the coming of the locusts heralded pestilence. Tco, It was believed the sting of a locust might cause serious injury, even death, but scientists say such danger is purely imaginary. Not So Good as Food Biblical reference is made to repasts of “locusts and honey,’’ and American Indians are known to have used the insects as food. However, white entomologists, who tried the insects in soups and stews, did not care to repeat the meal. French fried locusts seemed better suited to white palates and were said to resemble shrimp in taste. There isn’t much one can do about locusts, Frank M. Wallace, state entomologist says. There are no poi- ! sons the insects will notice and j there are no repellant agents. The insects causs practically no damage except to young orchards,} Mr. Wallace explained. He has heard of protecting small trees by placing cheesecloth tents over them,: hut the method is costly and re- ' quires a great amount, of work. MUNCIE OFFICIAL DEAD R. W. Pittenger, County Treasurer, to Be Buried Today. Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 6.—Funeral services for Ray W. Pittenger, Delaware County treasurer, who died Sunday at Ball Memorial Hospital after a six weeks’ illness, are to be conducted at, 2 today at the High Street M. E. Church here. Mr. Pittenger, who was 43, bad been an active Republican leader in Delaware County for many years, and was beginning his second term as treasurer. Surviving are the widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Pittinger. three brothers and one sister.

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LE6ION TO HEAR BASKET REPORT W. V. Perry to Tell of Christmas Charity Distribution. Twelfth District executive committee of the American Legion is to meet at the Forty and Eight Chateau Thursday night to receive a report from the district child welfare officer. W. V. Perry, on distribution of Christmas baskets to needy Marion County veterans of the World War. The distribution, primarily a project of the district organization auxiliary, was in charge of Mr. Terry, who was assisted by Glenn Frey. Mr. Terry, Sunshine Mission superintendent, directs various lines of welfare work for the district legion organization including distribution of food, medical care, clothing and stoves. w c '~o xvork in the district Is financed by proceeds from autoi.iOK. .. ... jji .ee sales tees. SIX ARE APPOINTED TO EXCISE POLICE FORCE Former State Officer, Dismissed by Feeney, Among Those Named. Six new men have been appointed to the state excise police force by ‘.he Alcoholic Beverages Commission. They are Harold Ware, Greentown. who w'as dismissed from the state police two years ago after a disagreement with A1 Feeney, then safety director; Harry Sheley, Washington; Elmer Ramsay, Bicknell; Otis L. Forbes, Brooklyn; Ray Benning, Rushville, and Bernard W. Mills, Kokomo. KIDNAPED AND ROBBED, FORT WAYNE MAN SAYS Forced to Drive to Indianapolis, Funeral Director Charges. Police today investigated the report by Louis Pook. Fort Wayne funeral director, that he was kidnaped in Fort Wayne last night and forced to drive two hoodlums to Indianapolis. The bandits, one of them armed with a revolver, robbed Mr. Pook of s3l. They entered his car when he stopped for a traffic light, Mr. Pook said.

CITY FIRE RATE TO DROP SOON, ENGINEER SAYS Underwriter Survey Shows Personnel, Equipment in Good Condition. (Continued From Page One) an annual per capita loss based on population of $1.20. Continuing, Col. De Rohan reports 33.908 inspections were made during 1935 by the fire prevention bureau. These resulted in 8862 orders for changes to remove hazards, and 8829 were complied with. During the year there were 295 false alarms. From investigation of 314 fires of undetermined origin last year, 30 arson cases were developed, resulting in arrest of 18 persons, of whom 16 were convicted. The bureau ordered repair or wrecking of 603 dilapidated structures, resulting in wrecking of 334; repair of 98. and boarding up of 151. Bernard Lynch, chief of the fire prevention squad, reported today that his department last year inspected 12.355 buildings, issued 8862 orders, received 568 complaints, investigated 295 false alarms. He sad that 39 arson fires were investigated and 18 persons arrested in connection with them, 16 of whom were convicted. Os the entire fire loss of $410,000 in Indianapolis in 1935, his report made to the safety board said, $150,000 was due to fires of arson origin.

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Miss Lillian Perry (above), 942 Olin-av, 13-year-old pupil of 8-B grade, School 67, is going to be a radio entertainer as the result of help extended her in the form of a Christmas gift piano by John H. Holliday, Post 186 of the American Legion here. The post awarded two pianos as Christmas gifts to talented Indianapolis children who could not buy pianos themselves. The other instrument went to Floyd and Lloyd Snyder, 437 N. Grant-st. One Dies in Train-Car Crash By Vtilted Press TIPTON. Ind., Jan. 7.—A. L. Mitchell, 27, Kokomo, was killed instantly and Vernon Turner, 21, Kokomo, injured when their automobile ran into the side of a freight train on State Road 28 east of here last night.

ANTI-ROOSEVELT STAMPS TO BE CAMPAIGN TOOL G.. 0. P. to Use Labels as Weapons in Fight on New Deal. By Vnitcd Press NEW YORK. Jan. 7.—The National Republican Council put on sale today a series of anti-Roosevalt cartoon stamps expected to raise money for Republican radio programs and free distribution to small town newspapers of cartoons attacking the New Deal. A circular offering the stamps to the public at a penny each promised that proceeds would be used for “fearless broadcasts by a master of political polemics” and “the syndication gratis to the small town and country press (which covers the majority of our voters) of three features.” The features were described as an editorial cartoon service; “Brain Trust Follies,” a comic strip, and “Political Personalities,” caricatures of public men. Each episode of “Brain Trust Follies,” the circular said, will be “a withering indictment of some New Deal Brain Trust futility or venality in the form of ridicule. The ammunition is unlimited.” Posters Deride New Deal The picture posters for sale deride the New Deal, one of them showing the President as Frankenstein aghast at the destruction of business by his creation. “Bureaucratic Government.” Another depicts the

President lighting a cigarette with the Constitution, while a third is a drawing of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt astrid? the overburdened Democratic donkey. Mrs. Roosevelt holds a flag bearing the hammer and sickle of the Communist Party Another of the stamps portravs young workers about to be sacrificed in the Townsend Plan “pot” while four representatives of “old age” look on eagerly. Although the stamps were made up for use by Republicans and opponents of the New Deal, the New York postoffice said that a regulation of the department prohibited the fixing of stamps other than postage and Red Cross stamps to the outside of mail matter. The opinion was expressed that the use of the councils pouter stamps on letters would make them unmailable. Lambert Fairchild, council chairman, was not available for a statement when the postal regulation was made known. TAKES FARM JOB AT RICHMOND HOSPITAL Fred Ruschaupt Succeeds Wilbert Gray, Dismissed. Times Special RICHMOND. Ind.. Jan. 7.—Fred W. Ruschhaupt. New Palestine, former Madison State Hospital farm superintendent, has assumed new duties in a similar capacity at the Richmond State Hospital here. He succeeds Wilbert Gray, who held the position from July, 1933, until dismissed last month. Bible Teachers’ Meeting Set Indianapolis Association of Women Bible Teachers is to hold its first 1936 meeting at 2 today in the Green parlors of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Florence Lanham is to give the lesson.

LEGION WOMEN TO GIVE PARTY FOR VETERANS Birthday Celebration for 140 in Hospital at Marion Arranged. Members of the Twelfth District, American Legion Auxiliary, are to be hostesses Thursday at a birthday party for 140 disabled war veterans in the United States hospital, Marion. Each month a party is held for all men whose birthdays are in that month. Mrs. Grover W. Workman is district president. The party arrangements have been made by Mrs. Jesse B. Ray. district rehabilitation officer. Fisty 1

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members are to leave for Marion at 10 Thursday morning. Party guests are to be served ice cream, cake and cigarets. A musical program, arranged by Mrs. Stella V. Norland is to be presented by a quartet composed of Mrs. Harry W. Beebe. Mrs. Frank Montgomery. Mrs. Laurence Hayes and Mrs. Max H. Norris. EVANSVILLE EMPLOYES WILL GET RAISE IN PAY Police. Firemen to Be Given About 523.000 of 530.000 Increase. Times Special EVANSVILLE. Ind.. Jan. 7.—Approximately $23,000 of a $30,000 annual salary increase fer city employes here will go to police and firemen which checks are distributed Friday. The pay increases, ranging from 5 to 15 per cent, became effective last Wednesday upon expiration of the municipal salary reduction law enacted during a special session of the 1932 Legislature.