Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 December 1940 — Page 10

| VONNEGUT TES SET AT CULVER

Son of Hardware Company

MORE SHELLS PROCESSED

TORTAND: Ore., Dec . 28 w. PB). shells once tossed aside as a i now are a a into valuable by-products in plants

ILLINOIS MINE PEACE NEARER ra

Stelle Pardons Five Union cotta, Bay Center and Grays har-

Ee WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25, 1940 h Yo Ph 1 li I oF C AND D. OF. lodges said. Dick Robbins and his ley v} istm as to ou, , too, yl | Ss 3 orchestra will play. Special holiday" 5 decorations will be used throughiout REE WILL HOLD DANGE;:e ra: ; Paul E. Just: and Claude IL. Sif ‘The Knights of Columbus and the |ferlen, co-chairmen of arrangeDaughters of Isabella will hold their| ments, will be assisted by K. of C. annual holiday ball in the K. of C.|and D. of I. officers, headed by K. Auditorium at 8 p. m. Friday. 3 of C. Grand Knight William H. More than 300 tabl: reservations|Bradley and D. of I. Regent Miss

bor.

President Was Actor

And Pianist.

. Private services for Walter Vonne- . gut, member of the family that founded the Vonnegut Hardware Co., will be held tomorrow at Culver,

Ind., and here,

«Mr. Vonnegut died Monday at his home ‘on Lake Maxinkuckee near Culver. He was 56 and had been ill

three years.

Mr. Vonnegut was known here and

in the East as a musician and actor.

He was educated in Europe and be-

came interested in acting there, ‘Appeared at English’s

~ After several seasons with the Sy ashingion Players in New Yb#rk

City, Mr

. Vonnegut became a char-

acter actor and played in several

Broadway hits and road shows.

His first appearance in Indianapolis was opposite Pauline Lord in Eugene O'Neill's “Strange Interlude.” He last appeared here at English’s three years ago in “You Can’t Take

It With You.” Retired From Stage

He had retired from the stage in recent years because of ill health and had lived at a year-round home at Lake Maxinkuckee.

Mr. Vonnegut was the son of Clemens Vonnegut. He was first married .to Marjorie Potts, daughter of Alfred F. Potts, Indianapolis attorney. - Mrs. Vonnegut was an actress and the couple took part in several seasons hoth here and in New York: Mrs. Vonnegut, after divorce, mar‘ried Don ‘Marquis, playwright and columnist. Mr. Vonnegut remarried and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rosalie M. Vonnegut; two children by his first marriage, Walter A. Vonnegut of In-

‘| Pardons’ for three years.

‘Men Serving Ternis for ra i ‘Murder. } SPRINGFIELD, Tl, Dec. 23 (U. P.).—Freeing . of five ‘men serving long prison sentences : for alleged

complicity in a 1933 killing in connection with factional’ mine union

warfare, :Was hailed by one group|/

today as. a harbinger of peace, in Illinois’ strife-torn coal fields. ¢ The five were freed from Menard State Prison late yesterday after they had been brought here to personally. receive their pardons from Governor. John H. Stelle. They were convicted “of the murder of a 14-year-old high school ‘girl during street gun fighting at Duquoin, A condition of the pardons was that each: must live a life which is satisfactory to the State Board of At the edd of that time their citizenship will * be restored-to them. All are affiliated with the Progressive Mine Workers of America (A. PF. of L.).

Governor - Stelle, in- issuing the

pardons, seid that leaders of the|

P. M. W. A. and the Illinois United Mine Workers of America -(C. T. 0.)., rival unions, had told him the move would go'a long way toward ending the dispute between the two groups. The Governor said the prison records of the five men gave “every indication ' (they “would take) their place in life again as decent, honest and law. abiding citizens.” Ernest di. Bartolomeo, official of a U, M. W. A. local, praised Governor Stelle’s action, and predicted ¥that through your wisdom ang forthrightness, peace will reign

again in the mining fields of Illi-|

nois.” He said “other matters can be worked ou 7

have been made, officiils. of the two |Dolly Murphy.

YEAR SELLBR SRR}

VICTOR.. LIE]

x - up to

yp old:

It is as simple as this—we dit not sell it all before Christmas and we don’t want to carry it into next year. If you need furniture, you can help us by LTT TR TAY CLT RR EY RT SA you prices that TOLER) many cases, as much as 4 off.

Ug RIVER TE TE

dianapolis, and Mrs. Ruth Carroll of Belmont, Mass.; a sister, Mrs. W. K Stewart of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Anton Vonnegut of Indianapolis and two grandchildren, Daniel Lynn Carroll and Marjorie Carroll.

Mrs. Friedericka Lohss

Mrs. Friedericka Lohss died yesterday at her home, 1243 S. Meridian St., after an illness of several weeks. She was 80. A native of Germany, Mrs. Lohss came here when she was 19. Her husband, Herman Lohss, died in 1925. © Mrs. Lohss was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was a past president of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. F. Kosfeld of Minneapolis, Minn, and Mrs. Edwin Wampner of San Francisco, Cal. tour sons, Gustav, Louis, Edward and John Lohss; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p. m. tomorrow in the Meyer & Abdon Funeral Home.

GIRL GETS DEPUTY BADGE FROM BOSS

‘SHARON, Pa., Dec. 25 (U. P).— Twenty-one-year-old * Sally Deacle has a regulation: gold star to back up her claim to the distinction of being the youngest feminine

_ Phyllis arcott tells you an: you and you that 4 hobby horse, dolls, and all the Christmas trimmings put her in an hilarious greeting mood. The reply: Merry Christmas to you, Phyllis. :

UPSTATE THEFT | Little America [TRIALS SET FOR FOUR

Notes Christmas IN KAY CO. BURGLARY [officer of the law in the United CHAIN IS BROKEN

States. Four men held in connection with SCHENECTADY, N. Y., Dec. 25 : Rochester Sheriff Claims 4

Sally, a clerk in the Mercer th 1 f the Kay Jewel ’ (U. P.)—A dog team mushing at |on, 137 Wr. Waningies mi on |County Sheriffs office for the last top speed today brought four Have Confessed Part "In Burglaries.

C Dec. & will be tried in Municipal two years, reached her majority members of the United States |court New Year's Day. June 28,- Accordingly she went to Antarctic expedition “home for | A preliminary hearing was held [the county commissioners’ office Christmas.” ; ROCHESTER, Ind, Dec. 25 (U. P.) —Confessions from at least four men made to Sheriff Russell Voor-

: yesterday before Judge pro tem|and signed her name on the rolls The retura was announced bY (George G. Rinier and vagrancy|of qualified voters (as a RepubliGeneral Electric broadcasting offihees revealed today a long chain of robberies in northern Indiana com-

) charges were dismissed against two |can). cials after a short-wave radio con- |gthers. Then she looked up Sheriff Alex versation with Dr. Paul Siple at | Raymond Cox of 202 Good Ave.|Elliott to learn when he was going the Little America base camp. is to be tried on charges of bur-|to make good on an old promise to The four men are members of |glary; Catherine Bissonett, 523 N./make her a deputy on her 21st the expedition’s biological party |East St.con charges of receiving | birthday. which has been exploring the [stolen gobds, and two others on| The sheriff | polished an extra South Polar region since Oct. 15. | charges of vagrancy. star, administered the oath and At one time the explorers were Miss Appolene A. McFarland munities. .| Mr. Voorhees said William DougJnr, seviss, for, Mis ADDE 1005s eas hing held at Pou aie father was one of the first doctors|D€ admitted participating in several in Marion County, will be held at burglaries with Harry Minter of 10 a. m. tomorrow in the J. C. Wil-| Rochester. son Mortuary. Burial will be in| Minter Crown Hill. charge: of second-degree burglary in

° Bond for Cox was set at $5000 placed on: the payroll the name of 50 miles from camp, Dr. Siple |and for Miss Bissonett at $500. Deputy Sheriff Sara Belle Deacle. said. Miss McFarland died Monday at|Fuiton Circuit Court last week and her home, 1434 Pleasant St. A[sentenced to five years in State

Dr, Siple said the party’s return to base.camp highlighted the expedition’s Christmas celebration, with the entire: camp gathering pioneer resident of the county, she|Prison. Sheriff Voorhees said Minter was 96. For many years she taught confessed 16 robberies and safe Bible Bchool at the Baptist Church |blowings in Peru, Wabash, Plymin Southport and later came to In-{outh, Monterey, Argos and Ro-

about a small tree brought to the dianapolis, where she became a chester. a. of the Grace Baptist] The names of the other men who HENRY HERMANN

EVERYTHING IS “While They Last”...

FIRST COME....FIRST SERVED! SELLING OUT ALL BLANKETS!

J Pe TTT TARE

UO IEE ® 48—Reg. $9.95, 72x34 WOOL and RAYON DOUBLE BLANKETS $47 Fach CONVENIENT TERMS ON mn BLANKET PURCHASES!

11°? Off Each Barrel-Back Chair!

o Reg. $29.95 wood trim, velvet covered . barrel-hack chairs, all cg 3 797 . ws )

was found guilty of a

J for

America is experiencing a “heat wave” with the temperature 26 above zero, Highs of 32 above zero have been recorded within the last several days, he added.

To"Al 00 Frignds,

a" Beriy, Christmas and" 3.

Happy" Nein Year

Be bay

I E. WASH. ay

Antarctic by boat. ; 5 Dr. Siple added that Little Church. had reportedly confessed ‘were withShe is survived by two sisters, Miss [held. RITES aT 0 BE FRIDAY Margaret McFarland and Mrs. Funeral services for Henry R. Hermann, father of Mrs. Irene

Fisher, Faust, Indianapolis attorney, will be held at 1:30 p. m. Friday at the Moore & Kirk Mortuary. Burial will be in Crown Hill, Mr. Hermann lived at the home of his daughter and her husband, William Faust Sr., also an attorhey. He died yesterday in St. Vincent's Hospital, where he had been since Dec. 6. He was 176. Mr. Hermann had been a maintenance man many years at Shortridge High School. He is survived by Mrs, Faust, and two sons, John . and Randolph J. Hermann.

TR 1 SA A A A A 3 3 3551 J 53 SEA MEA RA BARA SA RAM A MARA,

Ira

GEORGE ABRIGHT IS DEAD IN BUFFALO

George Abright, superintendent of the U. S. Corrugated Fiber Box Co. in Buffalo, N. Y,, formerly of Indianapolis, died Monday night at his Buffalo home, according to word received here by relatives.

Mr. Abright was born in Indianapolis and attended School 52. Hel|H has been associated with the box company for 23 years. He is survived ‘by his wife, Florence; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Workman, and a niece, Mrs. Pauline Workman Heinricks, of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at the Workman home, 2502 W. 10th oy The date will be announced later.

Fred Butler

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow in the Moore &

Kirk Irvington Mortuary for Fred Butler, chief engineer for Kingan

James W. West

James W. West, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. West, 272 N. Holmes Ave, died yesterday in Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. was two and a half years old. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Harry A. West and Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Moore. Services will be at 2 p. m. tomorrow in the Conkle Funeral Home with burial in Crown Hill. Se —————————————————————————————————

START THE

bX »

RIGHT WITH A _ LUSTRE-TONE _.

® 46 occasional chairs afl + price— 31 ~ AHIR TAL 2

& Co., who died Sunday night in [| ® Methodist Hospital. Burial will be Hl : ¥ in Washington Park. Tay 4 to 2 OFF on All TABLES an employee of the packing firm for 4 ? | . .

19 years.

PERMANENT State Deaths

Special This Week Including ONLY

Figure Your Own Discount from Our Regular Prices!

TO OUR MANY FRIENDS AND VALUED PATRONS

Haisew, BENNETTSVILLE—Mrs. | Catherine C. . ¥ 2s ; a N's cLOTHING ee C i Weisenbach, brothers, ile, We take this opportunity to wish our many friends-and : | iy y OFF \ s a am Kra : ba i” a ia ) \ Push-Up Set COLFAX=—Mrs. Ollle J. Dukes. 65. Sur- patrons—much joy and happiness for this gay Yuletide | ou - to Ht °

Sarah C. Spriggle, Mrs, Pearl Rinehart, Effie

brother, season and the New Year to come. ‘May we have. the

pleasure of continuing to serve you. throughout - 1941,

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Very Prosperous, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hard; Grover C.

This a grand wave, reasonably priced! Bring -the children!

$2.50 Croquignole, $1.00 $3.45 Hollywood, $1.25 OTHER SPECIALS

HAIR DYEING, 95¢

Complete With Shampoo, Fingerwave.

GER WAVE AND MPOO, BOTH 20¢

ppointment Necessary—

\ poe “$341 | oy > +3 »

| shirts -

NSVILLE—David J. Barry. 67. Vi ‘Son, Gilbert Barry;. sisters, Miss Mary Bary. Sister Louis Gonzaga, Mrs. Margaret mey; brothers, Edward and William Barry Mrs, Willie 7s. Kost, 63. Survivors: Husband, John: sisters, Mrs, Joséph Fisher, Mrs. Ethel Bean. Mrs. Bertha M. Flick, 50. Survivors: Husband, Clarence: sons, Crayton, Howard and Harold Flick; daughter, Mrs. Jesse Faust; Mrs. Emma Moors, Mrs. ._ Clemma Price, Mrs. Rus . Ruth Craig; brothers, Sam and Win Hickey. FINCASTLE—Ora Trail, 57. Survivors: Wife, Pearl; daughter, Mrs. Mark Priest; sisters, Mrs. Lela Bratton, Mrs. Hattie Arnold, Mrs. Mabel Coffman, Mrs. Effie

Sur-

‘

Big Reductions in

1 : LAFAYETTE—Mrs. Fisie S. McIntire, 57. All Heating Stoves. Survivor: Husband, Harmon; brothers, Andrew and Herbert Snyder; sister, Mrs. L. ‘L. Wisehart. MARION—Mrs. Pearl M. Hallam, B58. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs. Paul Troyer, Esther Ator and Mrs. Grant Finley’ ig Theodore Hellam, brothers, William Jasper, Otto and Jason Nelson.

NEW ALBANY——James W. ood, 2.

: Survivors: Wife, Dove; dau Bie ois, H. Howard and Mrs. odner ae Mrs. Geo Beit mothe th en Wood; T, TI ’ 5 o OL ge Bell; mo po s

BEAUT Y ACAD. Mrs. Emma H. (Riley, 75. Survivors:

John and James RI-3070° :

Bier: piother. ‘Eawin C. Hegewald. N. E. Cor. Illinois and Wash, Sts. ALE_Mes. Harriet E. Sanders FOURTH FLOOR ;

[RN

No Waiting Service Starts at 8:30 A. M. GUARANTEED SERVICE

M—_—— WR THINGS RADIOS ¢\

Bea

231-237 WEST WASHINGTON STREET

dl idl i SRAPERIES

TTR

68 Sarin Husband, i . Survivors: Husband, Omer: son, Dar) Sanders; ere, Mrs, . Cords Tors. Mrs. others, Lemuel) » - ~ward gi, nde Sanders, arvey, Ed

a OS Aton hc 5 hE EE EBA A ed EN I BE ER Ue EW ea art 2 0