Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 March 1940 — Page 2

auguration gs 0 ] number of recipients dropped SEE : Some states’ experience has been that there is 8 constantly inereasing number of recipients, but figures published by the Welfare Depart- . ment today indicate that a relative stability has Reen achieved in In-

47 A total of 65,973 aged persons re- _ ceived aid from the state in Feb- - ruary, com ed to 66,075 in" Janu“Ri | Ofher Figures Stable, . Other comparative figures also were stable. Total ‘cost in February was $1,163,608.70, compared to $1,162,299.20' in ‘January, and the

“average payment to each recipient]. was $17.64 in| February, compared .

to $17.59 in January. nL ‘number of children receiving '#dependent children!’ program showed its first drop in- November. It dropped again in February. Last month 35,188 children were aided, compared to 35,210 in “January. The total number of families

was slightly higher, however, 17,120 -

in February and 17,111 in January. Child Aid Drops

The total amount of aid to children in February was $475,689.25 _ compared to| $475,116 in January. . The average per ‘family was $27.79 in February and $27.77 in January; ~ the average per child was $13.52 in “February and $1349 in January. ~~ The 4id-to-blind--program has been stable for about a year. Re.cipients in February were 2458, compared to 2450 in Janua The ‘cost ~ of this program was $49,733 in Feb- ~ ruary and $49479 in January. The average benefit in this program was = $20.23 in February, $20/20 in Janu-

ary. STU UDENT COMMITTEE FY.M. wii. MEET

The ¥. MC . Student Affairs Committee, VBR governs the work done by the Y with students and “'also the affairs of the two Y /Shaplels at local schools, will hold ts first meeting of the year March ) the Central Vv. M. C. A. . C. A. full1ej student secretary, will report ctivities of the ch pters at ButTniversity and Indiana Central ge, Roy Sahm |is committee irman will Toe Also ex-

d to a ttend are Dr. DgS. Rob- , Butler By vin i: Dh LJ | Central | president, : Ali s, J. Burdette : Charles, ‘Dr. James 5, Peeling, Dr. ~ James Sample, Prof. James Weber, ‘Dr. Ross J. Griffeth, Kenneth E. icher, the Rev. Hairy Campbell, oyd D. Clacombe, C. Loren Harkness, Samuel R. Harrell and Walter Brenneman. bl

PAT JOINS MIKE ON IRISH SAINT'S DAY

Times Special 140 : SHELBYVILLE, Ind, March 20.— ~ It's “Pat and Mike” jn the Sullivan

family n = gt Patrick's Day brought 8 new * arrival in the family of Mr. and Mrs. ‘James Sullivan here and the r mas | son promptly was named | Patrick, he couple's first son is named chae el.

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» Hospitalized after falling three floors from a Pittsburgh | hotel room, Mrs. Harrison. R. McCready (top) third wife of the city’s onetime No. 1 playboy, asserts her husband pushed her out of the window. Mr. MeCrgady (below, with jailgr, denied the charge when arrested.

SCHOOL PATROL BOY CAMP TO BE MAPPED

The Indianapolis ‘Safety Education Council, in its meeting tomorrow at.3:30 p. m,, is expected to lay

plans for the 1940 training camp for

school safety patrol officers:. The meeting will be held in the World War Memorial shrine. |. The safety chairman of Indianapolis Parent-Teacher Associations, which finance the camp, voted Monday to continue their support of the project. It is expected that the eouncil will vote its approval after hearing the financial report on last year’s camp, given by W. A. Evans, schools safety director. Committees scheduled to report are one on courses of study and reading maferials and anether on revision - of the Council Constitution. ,

TT UNDERMINE HIGHWAY

WARSAW, Ind, March 20.—The State Highway Department has declared war here on muskrats. = Damage estimated at $500 has been caused by mining muskrats who have burrowed under State Road 19, three and one-half miles south of Mentone, causing the road

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Soren Vacancies on Force To Be Filled in April.

* Preparations for a police training school were started today’ by Police Chief Michael F. Morrissey to fill seven yagangies in the Police Department. The Safety Board \yesterday aproved thg Chief's request to esE blish the school and ordered him to receive applications the , first week in' April. | Two hundred application blanks now are available at the Safety Board office in City Hall.

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The cial reported that several! vacancies previously had been filled,

exhausting eligible personnel on the Police Department’s waiting list.| A class of about 100 applicants will be held near the end of April when seven of the highest-ranking applicants will be chosen for the

School News—

BOOSTER MARKS ~ 28TH ANNIVERSARY

The MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL “Booster,” student newspaper, this week celebrated 28 years of publication. The paper is ‘published bimonthly. 3 8

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One hundred twenty-eight fresh- |E

men and new. girls were Initiated

|inte the Girls’ League of Manua TV= |i

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League is an all-s¢hool girl ergan= ization whieh meets in groups divid ed according to the grade o of Englis each girl is in

Helen J. nai of “rECH HIGH SCHOOL, winner of the Indianapolis Constitutional Essay Contest

land the 12th District Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the American ‘Legion, .was guest of Tech Soeial

Science Club at a tea today. | » » » “Ninety and Nine” :is the thems of the program to be given by the Tech High Sehool Demegorians, student

speech organization, at the Wheeler Rescue Mission tomorrow, night. On

the program are William Elder, Lyndell Collins, Louis Abel, Gilbert Sthaefer and Betty Leona Jones.

; 2 &8 = J Fathers and sons. will work’ together in CRISPUS ATTUCKS "HIGH SCHOOL shops on the evening of March 27.. Plans for the “dad and son” eve-

‘ning were announced today by Rus-

sell A: Lane, school principal, and Marmion. Hansbery, industrial arts teacher. Dinner will be served in ‘the school,

SECRETARY OF NAVY SEEKS GOVERNORSHIP

WEST ORANGE, N. J, March 20 (U. P.).—Secretary of Navy Charles Edison announced today’ he would seek ‘nomination as thé Demogratic candidate for Governor of New Jersey. In g statement issued at his home here, Secretayy Edison said that “after weeks of serious consideration and with a full appreciation of the serjousness and responsibility of the step I am taking, I have decided to permit my name to go en the petitions [for nomination as Govérnor of New Jersey on the Democratic ticket.” Although he is leaving Washington next Tuesday: for am inspection tour of| Pacific Coast naval defenses, Mr. Edison said ‘he felt that “in fairness to‘all my friends and supporters I realize the necessity of reaching a decision before leaving.”

3 PLEAD GUILTY IN “WILL ROGERS FRAUD

BOSTON, March 19/(U. P.).—The first three of 72 persons indicted in connection with the $20,000,000 gold: bond and Will Rogers memorial fake lotteries were sentenced today by Federal Judge Francis J. W. Ford. They had pleaded guilty. Ernest Daliege; 47, former Chicago policeman, : was sentenced to three

months in jail and also was given a

suspended sentence of a year and a day and placed on probation two years. Morris Konn, neapolis, Minn., was given a similar geritence. William Vallpn, 43, of New Haven, Conn., was given a yea} and a day penitentiary sentence, a suspended sentence of two years and three years probation.

JAPS SET MARCH 30 | FOR NANKING REGIME

NANKING, Mareh 20 (U. P.).—+ Wang Ching-Wei, who will head the Japanese-contrelled “National Government of China” announced today that the Government will be established March 30. In a speech befo e a meeting of “National Government” ® political leaders, Wang Ching-Wei emphasized the necessity of adjusting He said national reconstruction could best be reached through peace. | |. The new government's capital will ‘be Nanking and a flag iH will be

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“Something GOOD, . ‘Something NEW,

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Something EVERY CHILD can do.

Hosiery to go with that new costume you’ re getting.’ When you are selecting stockings, always look for beauty and economy and in doing so youll wisely, choose substandards of Real Silk De Luxe Chiffon. stockings, Their sheer beauty will thrill you and theyre priced so low you'll be able to buy extra pairs with what you save.”

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You'll See Many in the Fester Parade!

Redingote DRESSES

: | . Prints . ® Polka Dots | . Plain Colors SIZES 9 to 15; 14 to 20. in, the Group

| The flare for dress and coat ensembles is greater thon ever this year! We've selected the most attractive styles and assembled them in our biggest Ensembled offer of the spring season! Choose from fascinating prints, Fashion smart polka ' dots. or the more conservative solid colors. Backgrounds come in black and Navy with flower and belt trims. —Downstairs at Ayres.

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DRESS | \ COATS |

Sizes 9,11, 13, 15 i

Popular demand hus made the little coat with + lcrisp white, a success for = § spring 1940. We sketcha dress coat with favorite white pique treatment on the collar and: cuffs. Notice the three rows of buttons that give a triple breasted effect and smart Aeather helt. This is your coat for spring. Pe only.

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Nothing sccents an Easter costume as much as a lovely handbag, rich in color and smart In appearance. You'll findea nice selection of styles in simulated leathers of many kinds. Colors are Black Patent, Navy, Beige, Turf Tan, Dusty Pink, Powder Blue, Red, Kelly Green and Gold in the group.

* Navy © White ® Black Rich dull rayon fabric gloves enhance | any costume they are worn with and "the soft flowing color of these.pastels reach out to glorify your coat, suit, hat and bag. These popular lengths in choice spring colors.. in the group. ~Downstairs ow Ayres,

New Spring "GLOVES.

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Leading the Easter Parade! “CORLISS” Spring. SHOES

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* Kidskins ® Calfskins - ® Gabardines ¢ Alligator Calf

Style, Arch and Junior ‘Shoes at—

Sizes 4 to 9; Widths AAA to C!

An important Easter selling of Spring shoes well within your budget, Youll find the newest Spring leathers and colors . . . navy, turf tan, beige, brown, cognac and classic black! Maay of these shoes are pular saddle oxfords in brown and white are also Freinded in this group! Choose from low, medium

and heels! Ben sels ‘—Downstairs at Ayres.

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Large Brim STRAWS |

Flattering large brims in alluring rough braids will be popular for the Easter parade. We sketch a wide dip brim with multicolored grosgrain ribbon trim and streamer. Adjustable hepdeizes, a mr)