Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 December 1940 — Page 16

~ SCHRICKER JR. T0 BLOW HORN

AT INAUGURAL

He’s in I. U. Band, Which Will Play at Ceremonies On Jan. 13.

If a few sour notes come from the baritdhe horn in the Indiana University R. O. T. C. band at the|, serted her when her daughters

inaugural ceremonies for Governor-

elect Henry F. Schricker at the

State House Jan. 13, the band di- * reotorwill have no reason “to beef.” For the baritone horn player will be Henry F. Schricker Jr, 19-year-old son of the incoming Gov- " ernor. The R. O. the simple inaugural ceremonies for Mr. Schricker and Lieutenant Governor-elec Charles Dawson Wi a concert from 11 to 11:30

a. m. At 11:30, Mr. Schricker, Mr.

Dawson, outgoing Governor. M. Clifford Townsend, Master of Ceremonies Samuel D. Jackson and the entire party which will occupy the platform will walk from the Governor’s office through a roped-off aisle to the platform which will be on the first floor rotunda.

Bobbitt to Present Dawson

The Rev. William H. Eifert, pastor of the English Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer here, will give the invocation. Then Arch N. Bobbitt, state Republican chairman, will present Mr. Dawson who will be administered the oath of office by Louis B. Eubank, Indianapolis attorney. Mr. Dawson will speak for 10 minutes. Governor Townsend then will present Mr. Schricker who will be sworn in by Judge Michael L. Fansler of the Indiana Supreme Court. Mr. Schricker will speak for 15 minutes. The band will play the Star Spangled Banner and the Rev. M. H. Reynolds, pastor of the Woodside Methodist Church here, will give the benediction.

Plan Brief Receptions

Both Mr. Schricker and Mr. Dawson will hold brief receptions in their offices. Fred F. Bays, state Democratic chairman, will serve as chairman of the Governor's reception committee and Don F. Stiver, State Safety Director, will serve as sergeant-at-arms in charge of uniformed state police ushers. ‘The general public is invited, Mr. Jackson said. The only reserved sections will be on the stage for the inaugural party and directly in front of the stage for special guests and members of the Legislature. ‘ Mr. Jackson .declared that the committee in charge of the inaugural had made every attempt to divide evenly the honors between the Democrats and Republicans. Members of the committee in charge of the ceremonies are Mr. Jackson, Judge A. J. Stevenson of the Appellate Court and Richard T. James, state auditor.

Also on Committee

Honorary members of the committee are James M. Tucker, Secretary of State; Joseph M. Robertson, State Treasurer; James M. Givens, Treasurer-elect; Frank L. Thompson, former State auditor; Floyd I. McMurray, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Clement T. Malan, Superintendent of Public Instruction-elect. H. Nathan Swaim, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, and George L. Tremain, Curtis W. Roll, Curtis G. Shake and Mr. Fansler, Supreme Court judges, and Frank N. Richman, Supreme Court judgeelect; Huber M. Devoss, Chief Judge of the Appellate Court, and William B. Bridwell, Harvey J. Curtis, William Dudine and Paul E. Laymon, Appellate Court judges, and. Edgar M. Blessing and Dan C. Flanagan, Appellate Court judges-elect; Paul Stump, clerk of the Supreme and Appellate Courts; Emma May, reporter of the Supreme Court, and Marjorie Roemler Kinnaird, re-porter-elect of the Supreme Court.

CIVIC’'S WORKSHOP TO GIVE 1-ACT PLAY

“The Valiant,” a one-act play, will be presented by members of the Civic Theater Workshop as a highlight of the annual Y. M. C. A. Open House to be held from 3 p. m. to 9 p.. m. tomorrow at the Central Y. M. C. A Other features of the Open House include weight lifting demonstrations, a city-wide archery meet, boxing, basketball, badminton and handball demonstrations, hobby ex- . hibits, swimming and diving exhibitions and music by the “Y” orchestra under direction of Miss Leora Crumrine.

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Preceding the New Year's Day ;

: festivities will be a New Year's Eve

watch party tonight from 10 p. m.|§

.to 2 a. m. by the Young Men’s Division of the “Y.” :

The semi-formal affair will be|§

open to members of the “Y” and their friends.

WARDENS PREPARE

TO CHECK HUNTERS:

Game wardens will begin checking hunters, trappers and fur buyers tomorrow to see if they have their 1941 licenses, Virgil M. Simmons, Conservation Department commissioner, said today. The 1941 licenses, which are required after midnight tomorrow, have been on sale in all counties

. C. band will open

Long-Distance

One of Ernie Pyle’s 1937 Columns Began It; Now Write Regularly.

By FREMONT POWER

The Times’ Hoosier meandered up to Alaska.

woman and her three daughters. This woman’s husband had de-

were small. To support the family, the woman became a trapper. She asked no quarter of man and she could catch a fox as expertly as the next person. It was an unusual story, as many of Ernie’s are, and it especially intrigued a woman who lives on the southwest outskirts of Indianapolis. This" woman’s name is Mrs. William Peabody and her home is at Rural Route 7, Box 700. :

Correspond Regularly

Mrs. Peabody didn’t quite know whether it'd be proper, but she decided she'd write the woman trapper a letter. And so shortly after Ernie had told the story, Mrs. Peabody

River Camp, Alaska. Mrs. Berglund, who since has married John Roberts, 73, who once befriended her when she was in need, wrote back to Mrs. Peabody right away. ‘That is to say, Mrs. Peabody got the leter in about four months. ; 3 This mail is faster now, however, and the two are able to correspond about four times a year. Mrs. Roberts sent a letter Nov. 11. She writes: “My future son-in-law . and my second daughter, Evelyn, will be married in March at the close of

in Fairbanks for a month.

for the summer and son Bill will work in Fairbanks until time to get ready for the trap line next fall.

Season Very Backward

sun seemed to be holding us back with our work this fall. We got very

poor. Berries were a failure... “Fishing was good all summer and then in the fall fishing, too, fell off. “I was ailing all fall. IT could not seem to shake the flu.” For this latter mater, Mrs. Peabody said she was going to send some flu medicine the next time she

In the summer of ’37, Ernie Pyle, Vagabond, While there, he wrote of a courageous

the trapping season and honeymoon | § Then | § Evelyn will return and live with us| §

“It semed everything under the|}§

little meat and what we did get was |§

wrote Mrs. Maude Berglund, Salmon | {#8

Mrs. William Peabody . . . she’s

sending some flu medicine up North.

wrote, hoping it would get there in time to do Mrs. Roberts some good. As a Christmas card, the Roberts family sent Mrs. Peabody a booklet

Mail Friendship Developed | Between Local Resident, Woman Trapper

Mrs. Roberts and a black bear. . . . “I use a 30-40 rifle for my hunting.”

Elsie, a grizzly bear and Hazel’s rifle. . .. . “Elsie is trying to look brave.”

b of birch bark, and in it were several family photographs. “Elsie, my youngest daughter, put the little book together,” Mrs. Roberts wrote when she sent it with her Nov. 11 letter. : g “She made some last spring and took th to town (Ft. Juneau) and sold everyone she had—not to tourists, but to local townspeople.” The big topic in the Roberts famlly at that time was Elsie and her

t | sister, Hazel, and the big grizzly

bear they killed. On the back of a picture of Elsie

and the bear, Mrs. Roberts wrote:

“Elsie is trying to look brave but

§ Ishe was really scared when she ® saw the bear coming and she and ‘ |Hazel had farther to go to get their

rifles. Then the bear had to go to get -to them. He weighed 565 pounds, with an arm spread of eight and one-half feet. Nine and one-half feet from tip to tip.” Not a bad feat for a couple of girls who like store dresses just as much as any Junior Leaguer.

36 T0 ADVISE ON DRAFT APPEALS

Represent Labor, Industry, : Agriculture on Pleas For Deferment.

Thirty-six men representing industry, labor and agriculture were named by Governor M. Clifford Townsend today to advise draft appeal boards on deferring draftees because of occupations. The men, three to each congresisonal district, will be called ia by the appeal boards to furnish information relative to available labor supplies, thé time required to train replacements for men selected for military service and other factors which will influence the decisions of the appeal boards. The 36 special representatives will work in co-operation with Lieut. Col: Charles C. Merz and Maj. Warren E. Cleveland, state advisers on occupation deferments attached to State Headquarters here. : The advisers in the 11th District are F. L. Burke, Anderson, manager of the Guide Lamp Co., representing industry; James Robb, Indianapolis, regional director for the Indiana Congress of Industrial Organizations, representing labor, and Herbert Hughes, Alexandria, chairman of the Madison County Farm Bureau, representing agriculture. Twelfth district representatives, all of Indianapolis, are John M. Smith of the R. C. A. Manufacturing Co. representing industry; Hugo W. Pfenning, Pennsylvania Railroad engineer, representing labor, and Tom Seerley, farmer, representing agriculture.

Temple to Greet 1941 With Party

~ The Dancing Debs will be one of the features of the floor show to be presented by the Murat Temple at its anual New Year's ' Eve party tomorrow night at the Temple. A full course turkey dinner will be served and there will

Jack Berry's orchestra. Paul F. Middleton is chair- # man of the en“tertainment committee. Oth=ers on the com=mittee are Fred E. Kortepeter, Earl W. Byers, W. A. Comer, Clarence Flick, George Friedrichs, Robert E. Laird, Maurice E. Mor=gan, Raymond G. Oster, Calvin, A. Richey, Edwin K. Steers, Otto Reifeis, Clifford J. Richter,

Miss Cates

be dancing to

By FRANK WIDNER

When you walk into the home of Walter E. Patrick at 518 N. Tibbs Ave, he'll pull an electric switch and the following things happen: Lights flash on, an oil drill starts pumping, an organ peals, trains roar down the right-of-way and a street car clangs down the track. It all started seven years ago when Mr. Patrick bought himself a toy electric train and started puttering around with miniature buildings, hoping some day to wind up with a model city. Today, that tiny city has grown into a virtual “metropolis,” (Anyway, it practically covers the front room of his house.)

Several Skyscrapers

The whole idea came about when Mr. Patrick got interested in model railroading. ‘Then he decided to build a city to fit his railroad. Now he has several skyscrapers, one with a flashing beacon to “guide” the .tri-motored airliners which “pass” over the town, departstores, groceries and practically everything one would find here. "The city is completely lighted and has every modern convenience, There is a fire station with a couple of trucks, including one hook-and-ladder engine. Several fire laddies can be seen around the station. And on the other side a town, apparently unreported, is a twostory house which has .the entire roof ablaze. The church has a tower with a bell, and an organ that actually plays.

For Sports Fans

For those who are sports minded, the city has a newly-erected race track, a golf course, tennis court, boating facilities and, on the other side of the tracks, a couple of boys are pitching horseshoes. Like any other city, Mr. Patricks has its parking problems, too. When the miniature autos are placed against the curbing on each side of the street, there is hardly room for

'Patrickville,’ Too, Has Its Parking, Building Problems

the motorcycle cop through. Three trains run through the town and there is street car service to aid the “shoppers.” A new modern street car soon is to replace the present type. The railroad, by the way, has just recently been christened The Haughville 8 Western Railroad. Most of the buildings and railroad cars Mr. Patrick built himself of cardboard and wood. He assembles the city in his front room each year and leaves it up about four or five months. It takes nearly two weeks to get everything in place. : : Mrs. Patrick and the family’s two children, Jacky Lou, 5, and Mary Ann, 11 months, are getting used to the idea of neighborhood children tromping in and out. Over 200 persons viewed the “city” last year, Mrs. Patrick said. * Mr. Patrick has plans to keep right on building more things for his ‘city,” even though the problem of finding more room grows greater each year. : But Mrs. Patrick doesn’t seem to mind if he continues taking up more space. In all these years, only once has she hinted that things ought to be changed a bit. She said that was last. year, “when he constructed a roadway from the top of the mantle across the room,

to squeeze

to use the back door.”

PIONEER OIL MAN DIES IN EAST AT 93

BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 31 (U. PJ).

today for Norton Lowrey Upson, pioneer oil developer who served in the Civil War and campaigned with

dians. Ill for many years, Mr. Upson died at the home of a son here Sunday. ‘He was 93. He will be buried at Parkersburg, W. Va, where he operated the Commercial Oil Co. and later the Upson Oil and

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blocked the doorway and we had a

—Funeral services were scheduled

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KNOX ASKS ALL

SHARE IN WORK OF CRITICAL *41

‘All. Hands’ Needed for Defense Preparations, Navy Chief Adds.

‘(Secretary of Navy Frank Knox, in a special dispatch ‘on “The Outlook in the Navy for '1941,” tells how the nation’s first line of defense is shaping up for the critical year ahead.)

By SECRETARY OF NAVY FRANK KNOX Written for the United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—Nineteen forty-one has one inescapable outlook. Without the effort of “all hands” to take a full share of responsibility in the national defense plan, this country cannot be strong enough to face defiant and uncompromising world conditions of today. We in America have embarked on a program of protection designed to

|keep the western hemisphere safe from the ravages of war. - Behind|

our outer line of defense are capital, industry and labor. Through the joint efforts of these three elements

with those of the Army, the Navy, and the National Defense Commis= sion, present plans must be carried forward swiftly and surely. There is' much to be done so that the country as a whole may be geared to the task at hand. The year ahead must be considered critical: Full Speed Ahead

Nineteen forty-one will see the Navy program going at full speed. Ships, planes, men, bases—all are receiving strictest attention by the Navy through unremitting work. At present, our fleet is the hardesthitting fighting float. By the end of 1941, it will*De immeasurably strengthened, We should see two more battleships, another aircraft carrier, 3000 new planes and at least 10 more submarines and 14 new destroyers completed and operating with the fleet, as well as various repair ships, submarine tenders, seaplane tenders, subchasers and motor torpedo boats. Transports, oilers, ammunition ships, storeships! mine layers and sweepers will be converted to Navy use from vessels purchased from the Maritime Commission and from private companies.

Personnel to Be Ready

Personnel to man vessels added in 1941 will be ready as ships go into commission. The eight Atlantic naval and air bases obtained from Great Britain under terms of 99-year leases are receiving attention so that they may become outposts for cruisers, destroyers, seaplanes and tenders as fast as possible. By the end of 1941, these will be in such condition that no enemy will be able to penetrate our Atlantic shores without facing a fight far from our seaboard. All projects for air and naval bases in the Pacific are up to schedule or ahead of it, so that we can look for-

fward in 1941 to major completion

of our present projects in that direction. Since assuming office as Secretary of the Navy in July, 1940, I have inspected vital centers of the naval organization, spending time in the fleet and at continental and outlying naval bases. The officers and men of the navy who are responsible .for the carrying out of all its defense projects realize the task confronting them. I am proud to say that this great naval organization, both afloat and ashore, is functioning in a manner that should be of the greatest satisfaction to the American people.

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Party to Honor Guardsman—Mayj. William Rae Kester, who has been called for a year’s active duty with the National Guard, will be honored at a party tomerrow evening at the Evergreen Masonic Temple by the Corinthian Chapter, O. E. S. The party will follow a stated meeting of the lodge at 8 p. m. Maj. Kester is

worthy patron.

of our economic system, combined ||}

Miss Velma Smith . ‘heads

Bethel 11.

Miss Velma Smith will be installed as honored queen of Bethel 11, Order of Job’s Daughters, at 8 p. m.. today at the Lyndhurst Masonic Temple, Lyndhurst Drive and Morris St. Other officers who will be inducted into office in the New Year's Eve ceremonies are: Miss Edith Spencer, senior princess; Miss Dorothy Floyd, junior princess; Miss Reba Fines, guide, and Miss Catherine Smith, marshall,

Brightwood O. E. S. Luncheon

Thursday—The Brightwood Auxiliary of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a covered dish luncheon Thursday noon at the Veritas Masonic Temple, 3350 Roosevelt Ave. Mrs. Florence Mitten will be hostess.

* Brotherhood to Dance—The Syrian Lebanon American Brotherhood will give its 21st annual New Year's Eve dance tonight at 2245 E. Riverside Drive. Odie Driskell’s orchestra will play from 9 p. m. to 1 a. m. Mose Katter and Thomas Kaston are cochairmen of the brotherhood’s dance.

Club to Give Party—The Capitol Club will give a New- Year's Eve party tonight at 312 E. Washington St. J. W. Baxter and C. J. Grow are in charge. :

Choir at Hospital—St. Catherine’s choir will sing for : Catholic vesper services at 4 p. m. tomorrow in Veterans’ Hospital. Paul F. Eggert is director of the choir and accompanist. :

CHILD DIES AFTER SCALDING AT HOM

Larry Bruce Summers, 2-year-ok

boy who fell in a bucket of scald-|.

ing water at his home Sunday, died today at Riley Hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Summers, Fair Oaks, Newton County, Indiana. ’ Larry failed to rally after two blood ® transfusions and he was

!placed in an oxygen tent yesterday.

McNelis Transfers Trials of Sea Ferguson, 3 Others At State Request.

. The question of what court eventually will try the cases of Sea Ferguson, Cotton Club proprietor, and three other arrested in Christmas Day “trouble” on Indiana Ave. was settled today. : At the request of Sergt. Kent Yoh, Munigipal Court 3 Judge John L. McNelis transferred the cases to Municipal Court 4. Judge McNelis made no comment on the transfer except to say it was requested by the State. The four .cases originally were slated in Court 3, where they did not belong, according to Police Chief Michael F. Morrissey. This court this month handles cases east of Meridian Mo! The cases involved in the transfer, in addition to that of Ferguson, who is charged with 1935 beverage act violation, include Dallas Daniel, Cotton Club employee, who was wounded critically the “trouble”; Jim Hodges, another club employee, and Adolph Woods, 31, of 728 Douglas St. . Daniel, who is in City Hospital, is charged with violation of the beverages act and Hodges with vagrancy. Woods 4s charged with drunkenness and interfering with an officer. ‘The cases are scheduled to be tried Jan. 14.

{COUNCIL TO RETAIN

The re-election of Joseph G. Wood as president’ of City Council when the members convene Monday night for their 1941 organization meeting was assured today. Mr. Wood's re-election was decided in a caucus of Council's six Democrats who hold the balance of power. Albert O. Deluse, incumbent vice president; is also slated for re-election. :

VENUE CASES | PUT IN COURT 4.5

WOOD AS PRESIDENT §

executive offices home.

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FOR THE GRI RECEPTION !

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The present Council committees will also be retained, the caucus decided. They are: Finance, Ernest C. Ropkey, chairman; public works, public safety, Mr. Deluse; public health, Ollie A. Bach; parks, Guy O. Ross; Harmon A. Campbell; elections, Ralph Moore, and welfare, Dr. Walter E. Hemp-

F. B. Ransom, law and

hill.

cratic chairman.

judiciary,

chairman;

Mr. Wood, an attorney, is dean of the Indiana Law School. luse is an executive of the Lew Hill Grain Co. and 12th District Demo-

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for more than a week at the offices of county clerks and at agencies established by the county clerks in various retail establishments. Licenses which expire at the end of the calendar year include: Resident hunting, fish and trapping, non-resident sunting, fishing and trapping; resident and non-resi-det’ fur buyer's and commercial fishing licenses.

23 DAYS FOR ROUND AIR TRIP TO LISBON

- NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (U. P).— The Atlantic Clipper hung up a new record for bad luck yesterday by completing a round trip to Libsoa

VETERAN NEWSMAN DIES

KENDALLVILLE, Ind, Dec. 31} (U. P.).—Walter L. Holcomb, veteran newspaper reporter and pub-|. lisher, and former State Labor Commissioner of Kansas, died yesterday at his home. He was 84.

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