Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 September 1941 — Page 15
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ANOTHER TRAINS
FOR NAVAL POST
John Ammerman Enrolls in
Sea School; 26 Hoosiers Become Ensigns.
John M. Ammerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Ammerman, 4830 Park Ave., has enrolled in the U. 8. Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s
- School on board the U. 8 'S. Prai-
rie Sta ®, York Cii'. Mr. Ammer‘man’s father ‘is principal of the Broad Ripple High School, and it was from that school he was graduated in 1932. He obtained a degree in Engineering from: Purdue University in 1937. At the end of four months’ train-
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Mr. Ammerman will receive an ensign’s commission in the Naval Reserve. ” 2 2
More Hoosier Ensigns
There are 26 new Hoosier ensigns in the Navy, and four of them are from Indianapolis. One of the four, Ralph Gordon Kelly, received his training aboard the Prairie State,
_ gnd the other three were graduated . in recent ceremonies from North-
western University vr training school. They are Robert Douglas Bash,
. 2111 Park Ave.; Morris Harold Hen- - dricks, 547 Tacoma St., and Thomas
Rost Mutz, 706 N. Riley Ave. Indiana men receiving commissions are: Wayne W. Haase, Martinsville; Robert Henry Miller, Ft. James Guthrie McEwan, Gary; Paul Edward Pontius, Kentland; Joseph Edwin Sheeks, Valpa-
- raiso; Charles Nathaniel Woodhull,
Ft. Wayne; Bruce Everett Beagley Jr. and Chester Harry Beagley, both of Brook; Darrell Dressel Becker, Corydon; Robert Carl Brown, Dale, and Russell Leroy Bufkins, Boonville. Others are Lauren Fellows ChamRobert William DeReamer, Griffith; James Edward Harper, Cayuga; John Rex Hodges, Richland; Robert Christian Kramer, Chrisney; Robert Edwin Lemmon, Montgomery; Burk Boyd Miller, Alan LeFevre Ortlip, Union City; Ralph Surratt Scudder, Edwardsport; William Harvey Spradly, Stendal, and Forrest Lloyd
Townsley, Lafayette.
Old Friend Gives Oath
' When Maj. Thearl W. Essig, who is in command of the . reception center at Pt. Harrison, was syorn in as a lieutenant colonel last week, he found an old friend administering the oath. He was Lieut. Alexander J. Rouch,
the post adjutant, who was at one
time a sergeant major in the 11th
. Infantry, commanded by Maj. Essig.
Lieut. Col. Essig’s promotion came as a recognition of his outstanding work in his operation of the reception center. = 2 2
Local Majors Move Up
Two Regular Army majors from Indianapolis are included in group of 580 Army majors with from 22 to 23 years’ commissioned service who will be promoted to temporary rank of lieutenant colonel, as announced
. by the War Department today.
The two from Indianapolis and stations are Maj. Grover A. Summa, Finance, Randolph Field, Texas, and Maj. Charles
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~ Wins Scholarship
George L. Knox, 435 Douglass St., has been awarded an Army Aviation Cadet pilot scholarship, and will -commence his pre-flight training at Tuskegee, Ala. Oct. 4. As a pilot trainee, Mr. Knox wil spend 35 weeks at Tuskegee and u on his graduation will be eligible or a commission as second lieutenant in the Army Air Force reserve.
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Three Join Air Corps
Three Indianapolis men have enlisted in the Army Air Corps and have been sent to Ellington Field, Tex., for training. They are Carl W. Fruehring, 1127 E. Market St., Joe George Davis, 1537 Steele: St.,, and
-- Robert Craig Jameson, 1108 Cen-
tennial St., Kenneth Wilson,” who lives in Mineral Springs, Pa., also
- enlisted at the Indianapolis station.
. Other Indiana men to go through the recruiting office at Ft. Harrison, and who are bound for Ellington Field, are: Richard H. Bell, Mexico; Eugene EE. Eby, Denver; Nick Rasheta, St. John; Michael Horbovetz Jr., Gary, and Lloyd Carter, De Motte. The Air Corps at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. will receive these men, also recently recruited at Ft. Harrison: Richard L. Wesser, Logansport; James W, Allee and David C. Defrees, both of South Bend, and Morris A. Carr, Palestine, Ill. Charles F, Cole and Arthur Krueger Jr., both of Anderson, will be sent from Ft. Harrison to Hawaii, and George W. Carter, Brazil, is as yet unassigned.
2 2 =n Goes to Missouri
Bernard P. McManus, 145 Bright St., Indianapolis, who was enlisted
: in the Army at Ft. Hayes, Colum-
bus, O., has been sent to the Air Corps, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
2 = 2 Marines Get Dozen
‘The local Marine Corps recruiting office in the Kresge Building registered a dozen recruits last week. Of these, 10 'were from Indiana. They are: Paul E. Colestock and Clifford W. Hartwell, both of Rushville; Clayton M. Kekar, Zionsville; Paul E. Stoner, Elkhart: Clarence M. Backus, Danville; Arthur G. Gordon, Huntington; Robert L. Kracht, New Palestine; Emerson R. Scott, Bloomfield; Everett > Bedwell, Car-
Alumbaugh, Sullivan, Troy Dixon, South Irvine, Ky., and
James A. Geheh, Arkadelphia, Ark, also were signed by the Marines
Erdmann, technician. Looking on
The new dual wave generator, called a diathermy, donated to City Hospital recently by the Variety Club, is pictured in operation on a patient. The generator, used primarily for the treatment of arthritis, neuritis, muscle sprain and pneumonia, is being operated by Miss Gyda
(left to right) are Dr. C. W. Hase-
winkle, hospital physician; Ken Collins, chief barker of the Variety Club and A. R. Blocher, secretary-treasurer of the club.
The Indianapolis Boys’ Clubs is a growing concern. Harry G. ‘Gorman, executive director of “the organization, told adult members last week: that the ending of the Boys’ Club camp Aug. 3 marked the end of the group’s biggest year. He gave present membership figures in the English Avenue club and the Lauter Club, 1309 W. Market St., as 763 boys. Figures for the summer’s activities of the Boys’ Club Camp, which is near Noblesville, disclosed that altogether 240 boys attended the camp’s three two-week periods. The Boys’ Club Boy Scout Troop 116, which is sponsored by the Indianapolis Lions Club, started the year with eight members, and now shows a roster of 32, and a large waiting list. Another activity of the Boys’ Club which is sponsored by the Lions
Boys' Club Had Best Year,
Y Direntor Gorman Reports
man said that during the year, 100 boys received free dental treatment. Four hundred and fifty boys were given instruction in the carpenter classes. Each club has a shop. The English Avenue: shop was open five afternoons -and five evenings a week, while the Lauter shop operated five evenings and two afternoons a week.
George Templin, 1628 Lawton Ave., was chosen. athletic director. Mr. Templin attended Technical High School and the Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union, and gives instruction at the English Avenue Club in basketball, boxing, volley ball, indoor baseball, tumbling, touch football and - mass group games. Other activities, including marble tournaments, Halloween parties, Christmas parties, . motion picture |a shows and camp trips completed the program of the club for last year,
Club is the dental clinic. Mr. Gor-
Mr. Gorman said.
'Y' TO MAP PLANS FOR ENSUING YEAR
Plans of the Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. for the coming year will be mapped at the second annual fall planning conference at 5 p. m. today in the Central “Y.” Fermor S. Cannon, Y. M. C. A. president, will summarize findings of the conference; Dr. John G. Benson, Methodist Hospital superintendent, will speak, and Wilbur A. Sheibels, baritone, will sing. The plans are in charge of the following committee: Francis Hughes, chairman; G. V. Carrier, the Rev. Lester Ford, Dr. W. W. Stewart and George Thornton,
BIG BOMBER MISSING IN NORTH ATLANTIC
MONTREAL, Sept. 23 (U. P.)— The Royal Air Force ferry command said today that there was little hope for three men aboard a Lockheed Hudson bomber missing over the North Atlantic. The plane, which left Newfoundland Saturday, is the first reported missing over: the ocean since the bomber ferry service from North America to Britain was started. Radio communication was cut off when the plane was about in midAtlantic, officials said. Flight Lieut. R. 'F. Leavitt of Regina, Sask. Sergeant Observer Elwood W. McFall of Ottawa and R. D. Henderson of Benjamin River, N. B., were aboard the bomber. It was the fourth plane lost in ferry operations. Two planes crashed in Britain and one in Newfoundland.
Bid $100 to Sip Tea With Wally
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (U.P.). —Bids have been made as high as $100 for invitations to the tea that the Women’s National Press Club plans for the Duchess of Windsor during her visit to the Capital Thursday. The club has decided that attendance will be limited to its membership and a few chosen guests, including Mrs. Buchanan Merryman, the Duchess’ “Aunt Bessie;” and Mrs. George Barnett, a cousin. One club member reported that she received a $100 bid for an invitation. Although turned down the bidder made a gesture of good will. She offered the Press Club member her $500 sable coat to wear at the event. The Duke of Windsor will make an appearance at the tea. After he has sipped cocktails with members of the Men’s National Press Club, he will call for his wife.
F. E. WARNER HEADS STATE OSTEOPATHS
FRENCH LICK, Ind., Sept. 23 (U. P.).—The annual convention of the Indiana Association of Osteopathic Physicians - and Surgeons closed today as Dr. F.E. Warner of Bloomington was chosen president. Dr. Fred L. Swope of Richmond was named president-elect and Dr. F. A. Turfler of South Bend was chosen secretary. Trustees elected were Drs. A .D. Caine of Marion, J. E. Carter of Ft. Wayne and G. F. Miller of Anderson.
Peruvian Child Still Regards
LIMA, Peru, Sept. 23 (U., P.).— Lina Medina, Peruvian child-mother who amazed medical circles by giv|ing birth to a boy when only five years and eight months old, today celebrates her eighth birthday in new and happy surroundings. The youthful Lina, who still mothers dolls, and her son, Gerardo Alejandro, who was born by Caesarian operation May 14, 1939, are living in the home of Dr. Alejandro Vargas Morales, Lima surgeon who brought Gerardo into the world. Lina was ill, and Gerardo anemic when they arrived at the Vargas home late last month. Tiburcio, Lina’s father, who regained custody of the famous pair from the Peruvian Government, which had made them wards of the nation, found difficulty in making a living here. He had been a farm laborer in the province of Castro Virreyna. The Medinas, consisting of eight other children in addition to Lina and her baby, often went without food.
Dozens of generous Peruvians 'offered to harbor the child-mother and Gerardo, and Tiburcio finally decided to send them, together with Lina’s younger sister Nuncia, to the Vargas hesne. He has taken the rest of his family back to Castro Virreyna. :
healthy and strong. The doctor's eight children, the eldest 15, have accepted them as brothér and sister, and the grateful pair have responded to his affection to a degree which delights Dr. Vargas and his e. The doctor regards his unusual charges as intelligent and capable youngsters. Lina reads, writes, does simple arithmetic, and sews. Her current project is a colorfully em-
The Medina children today appear :
broidered napkin. She does not go to school, but is tutored at home
Mother Is 8;
Son as Brother
by the oldest Vargas daughter, who is studying to be a teacher. Lina loves to read sacred history aloud. When invited to do so for this correspondent, she carried on resolutely in a somewhat breathless voice through the worst din the other children could produce. Dr. Vargas says that little Gerardo Alejandro is remarkably imitative for a child of his age. When he sees the older children write their lessons, he takes a pencil and does his best to copy. He loves to sing and dance with the radio and, occasionally, experiments with the piano. He would rather ride in’ the doctors’ car than eat. His favorite playmate is a black kitten. Lina has grown chubby in the Vargas home. She is tall for her age, and her slightly curly brown hair reaches the middle of her back. Gerardo, whom Lina has always regarded as a small brother, is of normal height and weight. He has straight brown hair and enormous brown eyes. He usually wears a red sport suit which has a tendency to come apart in the middle. Dr. Vargas revealed that he plans to write a pamphlet on his’ proteges,, including his observations of their progress while under his care. Proceeds from the sale of the pamphlet will go to Lina. Lina, today, finds more and more occasion to flash the bright smile which is one of her most pleasant features. Gerardo usually affects a solemn countenance, . which he abandons when the Vargas family gets him talking. He can identify all the members of the doctors’ family from snapshots in the family album, including Senora Vargas, whom he calls “Mama.” There is one word, however, which no one has been able to teach him, or make him repeat— the word is “papa.”
> lany good whatever,” he said. “These
[ON MENTAL ILLS]
Feeney Urges Clinics in|;
Citing Cases Which ~ Involve Crimes.
More public attention to the treatment of persons suffering from mental ills was urged today by Sheriff Al Feeney as a more effective means of curbing crime. “A big per cent of persons arrested for repeated crimes of certain types are mentally ill and prison sentences fail to do them or society
sick persons get worse instead of better after serving a prison sentence.” The Sheriff discussed the need for more attention to mental cases following the arrest of a man who
|was holding a responsible job at a}
Marion County institution. Served 2 Terms
“We are holding this man on complaints that he had been molesting little children for many weeks,” Mr. Feeney said. “Our investigation disclosed that he had served two prison terms for the same offense and also learned that he had been hired without any check into his past record.” The Sheriff said his deputies had reports of similar cases about every day all over Marion County. “Few ' people realize the large number of mentally ill persons who are running at large here. They are not insane enough for commitment to State mental hospitals but are a serious menace to society.” : Mr. Feeney proposed establishment of institutions that are neither jails nor insane asylums, a hospital where mentally sick people can be treated and returned to society safely.
SIX FROM BUTLER IN ARMY AS GHAPLAINS
Six Butler University College of Religion graduates are now serving as chaplains with the U. S. Army. Two others are awaiting assignments. : Those now serving are William V. Barney, Camp Shelby, Miss.; Grover Hardison, Camp Bowie, Brownwood, Texas; Robert E. Hanson, Camp Robert, Cal.; H. Hays Webster, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; Carl S. Ledbetter, Camp Lee, Va. and Julian B. Linkous, Louisa, Va. ° ‘Luke Bolin, of last year’s graduating class, and Meade Bailey, who attended Butler from 1938 to 1941, are awaiting assignments.
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Dean Frederick D. Kershner, announces the gift of the entire library of the late Alva Ross Brown, one time president of Johnson Bible College, Kimberlin Heights, Tenn. to the Butler College of Religion library. ® 2 ”
Miss ‘Helen Ruegamer, Butler senior from Indianapolis, has been appointed secretary of the Butler student council, campus student governing organization.
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Mark Holeman, senior, and William Mortimer, Junior, will head the staff of the Butler University Student Directory fo the 1941-42 school year.
PASSION PLAY AT MURAT OCT. 7-16
The first showing of the famed Black Hills Passion Play will be presented to Indianapolis theatergoers Oct. 7 at the Murat Theater. Matinee and night performances will be presented through Oct. 16. The drama is being brought to Indianapolis under the sponsorship of the Lions Club. Josef Meier, raised in the tradition of the Passion Play, will portray the role of Christus. More than 100 persons are in the cast, and the production is said to carry more scenery and electrical effects than any other production in the world. The play will be presented in 22 scenes, re-enacting the last seven days of Christ on earth. The drama closes with the “Hallelujah Chorus” from the “Messiah.” The Black Hills Passion Play i on a world tour and the drama’s headquarters has been established here at 21 E. Maryland St.
YOUNG WILLKIE PLANS TO ENLIST IN NAVY
RUSHVILLE, Ind. Sept. 23 (U. P.) —Phillip Willkie, 21-year-old son of Republican leader Wendell L. Willkie, today announced his intention to enlist in the United States Navy “soon.” He did not mention a specific date, but it was believed he would volunteer within a few days. He signed here in the second draft registration July 1, but has not yet been called. Young Willkie visited his grandmother, Mrs. Phil Wilk. He received his master’s degree at Harvard this summer.
MURDER CHARGES FILED AGAINST TWO
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. Sept. 23 (U.P.). — First degree murder charges were on file in City Court today against Paul ‘Hitch, “38, and Mrs. Mary Knee, 28, in the fatal shooting of Gerald Carver, 37-year-old laborer whose body was found in front of his Shantytown home Sept. 14.
Ralph Bounnell, who said Hitch had confessed the slaying and implicated Mrs. Knee as the person who supplied the weapon.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AT BELT CROSSING
Waiting for a freight train to pass at the Madison Ave. crossing of the Belt Railroad last night, Herman Smith, 31, of 2171 S. Pennsylvania st., apparently stood too too close to the ‘tracks. .A part of the engine struck a head and left arm, throwing him ‘0 the ground. He was taken te
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