Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 August 1936 — Page 3

"EDGE IN LEGION RAGE FOR POST

Officers’ Election, Naming of Meeting Site to End Parley.

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on relief and those who have aligned themselves with the Communist party be deported also was aapproved. Action. is sought through an act of Congress. Both the national and state conventions adopted this resolution last year but failed to obtain Congressional action, An attempt to give the power of determining the time and ‘place of state conventions to the state executive committee was rejected. A resolution making all past department . commanders life delegates to con- _ ventions was carried. The 12 new district commanders were presented to the convention today for ratification. They were:

Michigan City Withdraws

First district, William Gullette, Highland; Second, H. L. Behmer, Logansport; Third, Clifford Snyder. Goshen; Fourth, A, L. Moudy, Waterloo; Fifth, Timothy Ransom, Frankfort; Sixth, L. E. Clift, Terre Haute; Seventh, Dr. O. T. Turflinger, Bloomington; Eighth, G. W. Carr, Evansville; Ninth, John Fuller, Bedford; Tenth, John Goodrich, Winchester; Eleventh, Ed Bonham, Elwood: Twelve, Judge Wilfred Bradshaw, Indianapolis. Michigan City, which had battled Terre Haute for the 1937 convention, withdrew in favor of the latter with the statement that Michigan City would take the 1938 event. Several other resolutions, including a eulogy to Appellate Judge Fred Weicking, who died recently, were approved later.

Incident Is Discussed

Meanwhile, Legionnaires discussed an incident labeled by some as “politics” which occtirred last night when Gov. McNutt and Raymond S. Springer, G. O. P. gubernatorial candidate, met at the commander’s dinner here. The Governor, it was reported, failed to arise to welcome Mr. Springer when the latter entered the banquet room, although others stood and cheered the Republican nominee for several minutes. Mr. Springer later walked over to the Governor and shook his hand. The northern and southern vice commanders were unopposed in the election today with Patrick Maloney, Crown Point attorney, to be named north district executive and John A. Watkins, Linton newspaper man, southern vice: commander. Harold Schlinder of Newburg, Eighth District commander, withdrew from the southern district race. State chaplain candidates include the Rev. Louis Phillips, Evansville; the Rev. George Moorman, Whiting, and the Rev. J. E. Jones, Richmond. John Ruddick, Indianapolis, national treasurer, was said to be un- . opposed for re-election as treasurer. Bruce Peters, Cambridge City, was scheduled to succeed himself as judge-advocate.

Charges Are Hurled

Despite contentions of many + Legionnaires that “politics play no part in the Legion,” other Legionnaires, some of them Democrats, declared that the Hoosier Republican Club of Indiana, Inc. . had injected “politics” in the convention. -Republicans retorted with charges that so-called “boy scouts” of Gov. McNutt had injected “politics” in the Legion races. On the other hand, it was pointed

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Scenes of this picturesque mill race (above) on Fall Creek, as de-

industrial history of the city.

. scribed by Anton Scherrer, columnist for The Times, depict the early

The mill, established by Bill Schofield in 1853, still is being operated at 4215. Fall Creek-blvd, by R.-N. Blakeslee, under lease by the

Indianapolis Water Co.,

which owns: it.

Scene 1 shows the water just before it enters the mill; No. 2 shows the water entering the mill; No. 3 is the stone “grinder operated by the

paddle wheel, and No. 4 shows the

out that Mr.- Maston, candidate for commander, is a Republican and has the support of not only Pleas Greenlee, former NcNutt patronage secretary, but also United States Senator Sherman Minton. Friends of Mr. Murphy, Democrat, and his opponent for the commandership, in turn charged the Hoosier Republican Clubs with directing the campaign against his election. The, So-called presence of “politics” was seen by some to have come to a head in the alleged McNuttSpringer incident at the commander’s dinner. The incident, it was reported, oc= curred as the banquet neared its end. Mr. Springer arrived late. Earlier the Governor had been cheered as he entered the room. As Mr. Springer entered the room, a group near the door cheered his arrival and the outburst increased in volume. Banqueting Legionnaires arose to their feet.

Passes Behind Table

Mr. Springer passed behind the past. commanders seated at the table of honor and behind the Governor, who remained seated while those around him stood up and applauded the Republican attorney from Connersville. Mr. Springer took a seat at the end of the table. The Governor's face was stern, observers said, Several voicesign the crowd said, “Get up, Paul.” A few minutes later, Mr. Springer arose from his seat, four chairs from the Governor's, and walking up behind the Governor, placed his hands on McNutt’s shoulder and that of his companion, Clarence Jackson, gross income tax director. He Soke to both of them. e Governor and Mr. Spr shbos hands. > Pringer owing the handshaking, Mr. Springer said he had said “atello, Paul! I didn’t see you as I passed.” Mr. Springer said the Governor did not reply. Not Aftront, Springer Says Asked by newspaper men if he considered the Governor’s failure to arise an affront, Mr. Springer said, “No, not an affront! He just didn't get up—I don’t know: why.” Following the banquet, the Governor, when questioned regarding the incident and his failure Tallure to arise

IN INDIANAPOLIS

MEETINGS TODAY ary Club, luncheon, Claypool Hotel. Bhd Club, luncheon, Spink-Arms Hotel, Mereator Club, luncheon, Columbia Club, Universal Club, luncheon, Columbia Club, Construction League Indianapolis, Judeneon, Architects and. Ae Buildly Gamma Delta, dinner, Athenaeum, ® Bue: Republicans, Ine., luncheon, CoJumbia Club, Allied Investment, Hotel Washington, noo Exchahge © Club "Board of Control, Iuncheon Washington, noon Hotel

Women’s Press Club, luncheon, Washington, noon.

MEETINGS TOMORROW ions Club, luncheon, Hotel Washington,

National Association eof Cost Account. 3als, oh ery meeting, Hotel Washing-

luncheon,

rtament Owners Association, luncheon, Hotel Washington, noon Kiwanis Club, _ luncheon, Columbia Club,

noon Pu Alumni luncheon, Hotel Severin, noon Real Estate Board Property Man ent Division, .Juncheon, Hotel Washington,

PO White River Conference, United Brethren Church, regional conference, University Heights Church, all day.

MARRIAGE LICENSES {Incetrect addresses frequently are given te the Marriage License Burean deliberately. The Times io printing the official list assumes no responsibility for addresses.)

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DEATHS

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in greeting said, “Why should I? Answer me that!™ Friends of the Governor were quick to declare that the incident was pre-arranged with charges of “it was ‘a plant.” The Governor and Mr. Springer passed each other on their way out of ‘the banquet room following the dinner but neither one spoke. The Governor was the last to leave the room. Gov. McNutt was state department commander of the legion in 1927 and the next year elected national commander. Mr. Springer was the state legion’s first state commander. He was ‘elected in 1920. "Two hundred fifty Legionnaires attended the dinner and viewed the incident, which was followed by an address by Alvin M. Owsley, United States minister to the Irish Free State, Democrat, and former National Legion commander. With a deep Irish brogue, Mr. Owsley exhorted the Legionnaires to “take stock of yourselves and protect America against vandals from inside who attempt to destroy this blessed country of ours.” He related of conditions in Europe with its “power of dictatorships, power of Communism and power. of the mob,” and said: “Who knows what the next step will be?” “You are the marked men of America. Upon your shoulders the marked responsibilities rest,” he said. Bradshaw Naming Confirmed Before the convention opened this morning the Twelfth District (Marion County) confirmed the naming of Wilfred Bradshaw as district commander to succeed Ralph Gregg and named delegates to the national convention. They were B. W. Breedlove, Frank Montrose, and Emery S. Conner, all of Indianapolis, with Joseph Lutes, E. R. Gillard and Roy Atchison, alternates. Edward Bonham was named commander of the Eleventh District, succeeding Justin Shaul, Elwood. Bonham and Mr. Shaul were elected convention delegates with William O. Nelson, Anderson, and Albert F. Maurer, Indianapolis, alternates. The Glen Hillis trophy for the best color guard in yesterday's parade was awarded to the George Hockett Post, No. 127, Anderson. In a fetid heat with thermometers soaring to unofficial temperature highs of 108 degrees and with six persons suffering prostrations, the annual Legion parade was held yesterday afternoon. Two Indianapolis women, Miss Letha Daniels, and Miss Madonna Peck, . who marched with Indianapolis women’s drum corps, were overcome by the heat. Others suffering from the high temperatures were: Layman Henry, Goshen; Edward ' Young, Michigan City; Rossford Williams, Muncie, and Harry Mayburg, Anderson. »

TOWNSEND HAZY ON 0.A.R.P. FINANCES

By United Press CLEVELAND, Aug. 25.—Dr. Francis E. Townsend was recalled to the witness stand in Common Pleas Court today to explain what became of nearly $1,200,000 collected by Old-Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd. The gray-haired originator of the $200-a-month pension plan promised little that will help some of his former followers suing for a receivership of O. A. R. P. and an accounting of its funds. He has admitted that his organization collected $1,200,000 in. membership fees

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2 ARE ARRESTED IN SLOT MACHINE DRIVE

Continuing their drive . against slot machines, police last night arrested two drug store proprietors on charges of violating the 1935 slot machine law and confiscated three alleged slot machines. . Ellis Pillman, 31, proprietor of a drug store at 2766 Roosevelt-av, and W. J. Miller, who operates a store at 3406 N. Keystone-av, were arrested. ’ John Irons, 59, of 1041 Woodlawnav, was arrested for alleged violation of the lottery scheme and gift enterprise law last night when, according to police, he attempted to: dispose of several hooks of baseball tickets.

STATE FAIR ENTRIES - HIGHEST IN HISTORY

~ More State Fair entries in all de- Yn partments have been received this |}

year than ever ‘before, James Beatty,

fair director, annotinced today. En-|

tries closed last. Wednesday. = Feature of the fair this year is

to be 2. model farm home complete |

with air cooling system and elec-.

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HOOSER ATTORNEY ‘DIES AT BROOKLYN

R. C. Minton Once Served|

Anti-Saloon League.

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Times Special \ BROOKLYN, Ind., Aug. 25 —R. C.

‘1 Minton, former Indiana Anti-Sa-

RETURNS TO ‘BENCH “ Juvenile Court Judge John F. Geckler returned to the bench today after a week’s vacation. During his absence, L. Russell Newgent, served as. judge bro tem.

loon League attorney and former chief of the Chicago Federal pro-

hibition office legal staff, died sud-

denly here yesterday, his forty-fifth wedding anniversary. He is survived by the widow, Rose; a son, Ralph, West Lafayette; a brother, Elbert, Piedmont, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. Ida Ellis, Los Angeles; Mrs. Delia Hinson, Wiley, Colo., and Mrs. Lilllan Bryant, Plainfield. Mr, Minton was 69. He was graduated from Monrovia High :School,

HARMONY CLUB TO MEET Townsend Harmony Club No. 37 is to meet at 7:30 tonight in Central Universalist Church, 15th and New Jersey-sts.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 25.—Judge Justin F. McCarthy dismissed

Blumer, Stephen Pawlak, 31, but told them to prove their love of book learning by returning to his court and reviewing Shakespeare’s plays. :

GRAND JURY PROBES "CAROLINA FLOGGINGS

By United Press WHITEVILLE, N. C., Aug. 25.—

‘Names of 11 alleged members of a

night-riding ‘band of hooded “vigilantes” who flogged at least six persons were given to a 15-man Columbus County grand jury today. The grand jury began its investi= gation upon instructions of Judge M. V. Barnhill. in District Superior

Court to conduct a “thorough in-

vestigation” into activities which he said “could destroy the very government upon which you depend.”

Only at PEARSON'S Will You Find This Value!

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easier for the farm wife. The home is to be ready for inspection by

Saturday, Sept. 5, the opening day |

of the fair.

DRIVER HIT WHILE = UNLOADING TRUCK

Herbert Maples, 25, of 505 Bu-chanan-st, beer truck driver, was struck by a truck driven by Joseph Murphy, 38, of 6152 College-av, while unloading in front of 402 W. Wash-

ington-st today.

Mr. Maples was taken to the City Hospital suffering from a possible shoulder fracture and severe arm lacerations.

12,000 NEEDY FED

BY RESCUE MISSION |

Free meals for 12,000 needy per-

sons ‘and night lodgings for 4177}

were provided by the Wheeler City *! Rescue Mission during June and July, Rev. Herbert: E. Eberhardt superintendent, reported

today. The report, made to the mission's |

board of directors, also showed 45568 garments were given to persons asking aid and that 225 religious services were held.

and has little more than $50,000 left, |.

but in court yesterday he couldn’t tell what became of the expended

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a jury to start this afternoon. The defense’s challenge of court’s jurisdiction on the grou that the Penny death, allegedly ty, was overruled In Hen long ment, ; Upholds Jury Panel

The court also overruled a defe motion to declare the jury panel legal on the contention that the list was not selected equally each of the three districts. The third defense motion o ruled was one to quash the ind ment against Crickmore on techn calities. ‘ ; Judge McFerren said he w rule later today on Prosecutor Here Bert M. Spencer's objection to tk presence of Crickmore’s children i the courtroom.

WISCONSIN GOVERNO! TO EULOGIZE OLS

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COIIIIISSIOT

will deliver the funeral oration morrow at services for Gov. B. Olson of Minnesota. iE Gov. Olson died at St. } Hospital at Rochester : Saturds night after a six-month f against cancer.

STORM UPSETS BOAT

Times Special FORT WAYNE, Aug. 25.—Twelve

yesterday when a wind storm swept Clear Lake, near here, endangers ing the lives of the contestants.

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