Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 October 1939 — Page 18

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OLD CANNON BALLS STOLEN [six old-fashioned cannon balls

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THIEVES GET CANDY,

DINNER HONORS 167 LONG-TIME BELL WORKERS

Three With More Than 40 Years of Service Sit at Speakers’ Table.

" One hundred and sixty-seven employees who have served more than 25 years were honored by the Indina Bell Telephone Co. at the Indianapolis Athletic Club last night. The group included men and women from the Indianapolis divisign and from the central district. Cities. represented were Bedford, Clinton, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Lafayette, New Albany, Rockville, Spencer and Terre Haute.

‘ Woman Serves 40 Years

Honored guests at the speakers’ table were three employees with more than 40 years of service. They were C. A. Cora, directory manager, Indianapolis; F. E. Williams, toll wire chief, "Lafayette and W. F. Johnson, general traffic supervisor, Indianapolis. "Mr. Cora, who has spent 48 years in telephone work, has the longest service record of any Indiana Bell employee. “F. A. Montrose, vice president and general manager, was toastmaster. James F. Carroll, president, gave the address. A. M. Taylor, general traffic engineer, was master of ceremonies at an enteftapiment following the dinner.

Other Meetings Arranged

Other officials attending were H. S. Hanna, vice president and general commercial manager; J. R. Ruddick, secretary and treasurer; W. J. McWilliams, general auditor; J. W. Hannon, general plant manager;- C. R. Woods, general traffic manager; Vance Oathout, chief engineer; and F. L. Thomas, assistant to the president. Similar meetings are to be held in other cities, the first on Nov. 1 at South Bend.

SERGEANT WOUNDED IN GOING TO GARAGE

Sergt. Norman Thompson, 38, of 7628 E. 4Tth St, Lawrence, was struck by a bullet in the abdomen vhen he went to his garage under his home today. Sergt. Thompson is at the Ft. Harrison Hospital. A neighbor is held by Sheriff Al Feeney for questioning. Deputies said that when the sergeant went to his garage after his car the neighbor, who lives in a nearby shack, opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle.

STRANGLER OF WIFE TO KNOW FATE SOON

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 27 (U. P).—Roger Cunningham, 30, who strangled his beautiful socialite wife and buried her—either alive or dead —in a sewage ditch, probably will know the penalty tonight. A jury will be given the case late today and it was predicted a verdict would be reached within a few hours. Cunningham pleaded insanity. The former Federal Housing inspector had confessed before the trial opened.

SON BEATS FATHER IN PROPERTY FIGHT

~ MOUNT VERNON, Wash., Oct. 27 (U. P.).—A father vs. son dispute ended in court here with a decision for the younger generation. John Mooney of Anacortes had charged his son, Ed, with violating a contract and asked return of property he had deeded to him, including supervision of a service -station on the property. The court turned over all of the property to the son.

Soothing Antiseptic Salve Used by thousands for 30 years; helps comfort minor skin Irritations— abrasions— cuts. Six efe fective ingredients. Get Carboil at drug stores or mail SO¢ to Spurlock-Neal, Nashville, Tenn;

Putting 1 in a little overtime himself until he learns the job, Lieut. Col. Philip Fleming takes over the duties of Wage-Hour Administrator at Washington just a year after the law was passed.

SCOUTS TOHOLD ‘SILVER JUBILEE’

Central Indiana Council Will Meet Thursday at Athenaeum.

The Indianapolis and Central Indiana Boy Scout silver anniversary council meeting will be held Thursday at the Athenaeum, A 5 p. m. business session will precede a general reception at 6:15 p. m. At 6:30 p. m. a turkey dinner will be served. Lieut. Gov. Henry M. Schricker will address the 7:30 p. m. general meeting. Arthur R. Baxter will preside. C. J. Carlson, regional Scout executive, will introduce Hendricks and Shelby County representatives and new council members. Twenty-five year council members and scouting veterans will be honored at a recognition ceremonial, after which silver beaver awards will be presented. A tableaux of principal events in the Council’s history directed by Lloyd Byrne, field commissioner, will close the “Silver Jubilee.”

Who's Who as F.D.R. Sees ' Em

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (U. P.). In 55 words, President Roosevelt passed on to the nation today thumbnail definitions of radicals, conservatives, reactionaries and liberals. “A radical,” he said, “is a man with both feet firmly planted—in the air. “A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned to walk. “A reactionary is a somnamebulist walking backwards. “A liberal is a man who uses his legs and his hands at the ‘behest of his head.” He did not reveal the author of the definitions. He told the New York Herald-Tribune forum in a radio address that he was “reminded” of the definitions.

AIR RAID WARDROBE SELECTED BY WOMEN

LONDON, Oct. 27 (U. P.).— Women have evolved their air raid clothes—navy blue slacks and a woolly or cotton shirt. This uniform is placed ready on a chair by the bedside in event it should be required.

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DRINKS AND SMOKES

Thieves broke into three estab-

lishments last night, obtaining cash,

candy, tobacco and whisky as their

loot, police reported today.

A safe was ransacked at a clothing store at 138 W. 10th St. and $6

was taken, according to Thomas T. Adams, Bridgeport, Ind., proprietor.

Approximately $40 in ‘Whisky was taken at a tavern at 921 Ft. Wayne James Beldon, proprietor of a confectionary at 1246 S. East St.,

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reported that more than $50 in cash,

candy, cigarets and other goods was

stolen from his store.

'“A Trip Through Spook Land” and a moving picture are among events planned for the 12th annual Halloween celebration at the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 34th St. and Central Ave, Monday and Tuesday nights.

ed to attend the parties in the recreational hall. —Monday's - program is for .children 9 years old and under and the party Tuesday night is for children more than 10. Tickets may be ob-

About 1000 children are expect-|gr

tained without cost at the recre-

ational office at the church. Awards will be given for the best costumes and favors will be given everyone present. /* Pupils of the

Carlile - Dance Studio will pre-|.

sent a tap and toe-dancing pro-

am. Those who. will participate in the programs are Lila Lee McKinney, Barbara Nicewander, Charles Christie, Rosemary Englert, Phyllis Hall, Joan Lomax, Janet Haviland, Cora Irene McCubbins, Elsie Lou Martin,

Presbyterians Plan Hal los ween Parties|

Lenore Sexson, Earl. Tunday- and Mrs. Richard Wanglin. : The party Monday night is sponsored by the ' Tabernacle Tower Girls and the one Tuesday night by the recreation department.

MOVE 18 SHORT ss WEST CQLLEGE CORNER, Ind. Oct. 27 (U. P.) —Indiana had a new newspaper today, the College Corner News. But thé News moved only three doors from its former office in Ohio. For years it was published at College Corner, O. :

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