Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 May 1942 — Page 7

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PRAISE BETTER BUSINESS GROUP

Judges in National Contest Say Public Relations Here Best in U. S.

"or the third consecutive year, the Indianapolis Better Business Bureau has been awarded a loving cup trophy for the best all around public relations program of any bureau in the United States. The trophy was presented to T.

M. Overley, local manager, at the |

oonvention of the National Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc., Monday at Pittsburgh.

Four Pittsburgh advertising ex-|'

ecutives were judges in the contest in which 80 bureaus were eligible to compete. . The trophy how is the permanent possessioh of the local bureau. The election of Mark Ferree, business manager of The Indianapolis Times to the board of governors of the association also was announced. Mr. Ferree represents Indianapolis ‘newspapers on’ the local bureau's board of directors.

PARK DEPARTMENT ADDS 8 WORKERS

Eight men have been added to the conservation department staff of field officers, bringing the force

to 13.

~The new officers are Kenneth Watkins, La Porte; Raymond Wilson, Tipton; Victor Doerflein, Brookville; Paul Stoffel, Huntington; Martin Wawrzyniak, Whiting; Wen- , dell Munger, Angola; Elwood Roach, ' Terre Haute, and Ed Snaman, New Haven,

TAKES RAID SAFEGUARDS CANBERRA, Australia, May 5 (U. P.) —Prime Minister John Curtin, shown a Tokyo radio assertion that the Americans were building -a bomb proof hotel in Australia, com-

mented:

“I don’t know anything about a bomb proof hotel but we are doing all we can to make Australia a bomb proof country.”

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NEW YORK, May 5 (U. P.)— The Los Angeles Times - yesterday was awarded the Pulitzer prize “for the most distinguished and meritorious public service rendered by an American newspaper ‘during the year 1941.” The award was made to The Times “for its successful campaign which resulted in the clarification and confirmation for all American newspapers of the right of free press as guaranteed under the constitution. Other awards were made as follows: To Geoffrey Parsons of the New York Herald Tribune “for his distinguished editorial writing.” For distinguished correspondence —$500 to Dr. Carlos P. Ramulo, of “for . his observations and foreasts of Far Eastern developments during a tour of the trouble centers from Hongkong to Batavia.” .

Block Wins Cartoon Award

In cartooning, $500 was awarded to Herbert Lawrence Block, NEA service, for a cartoon entitled “British Plane” published in newspapers of March 7, 1941. For news photography, $500 to Milton Brooks, of The Detroit News, for a photograph entitled “Pord Strikers Riot.” : For telegraphic. reporting on national affairs, $500 to Louis Stark, of the New York Times, for “his

Times Cartoon Best in ‘41 ‘British Plane

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Herbert Lawrence Block, NEA editorial cartoonist, whose work, signed Herblock, frequently appears in The Indianapolis Times, has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the best cartoon of 1941. award was made for “British Plane,” reproduced herewith.

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L. A. Times, Hetberl ‘Block

Among Pulitzer Winners

distinguished reporting of important labor -stories. For telegraphic reporting of international affairs, $500 to Laurence Edmund Allen, of The Associated Press, “for his stories of the activities of the British Mediterranean fleet.”

Honor San Francisco Writer

For a distinguished example of a reporter's work during the year,

» $5600 to Stanton Delaplane, of The

San Francisco Chronicle “for his articles on the movement of several California and Oregon counties to secede and form a 49th state.” In the field of letters, the prize of $500 for a distinguished novel was awarded to Ellen = Glasgow, author of “In This Our Life.” There was no award for the drama. Other books awarded $500 prizes were “Reveille in Washington,” by Margaret Leech, a history, “Crusader in Crinoline,” by Forrest Wilson, a biography; and “The Dust Which Is Good,” by William Rose Benet, a volume of verse. A scholarship of $1500 was awarded to Lucas Foss of New York City so that he may pursue studies in music. Another $1500 scholarship to an art student “certified as the most promising and deserving by the national academy of design,” was given to Sante Graziani of Cleveland, O.

Thanks, Governor Tells Registrars

GOVERNOR SCHRICKER today sent his personal thanks, via the press, to the thousands of volunteer registrars who worked during the fourth selective service registration April 27. “Many of the men and women who served as registrars, or otherwise assisted in this registraticn, have worked without compensation through all the previous selective service registrations in Indiana,” the governor pointed out. “A paper shortage and an overtaxed stenographic staff prohibits sending each of them a letter of personal appreciation, but I want to express my gratitude,” he said. “The individuals and organizations who served on these occasions have performed a real serv-

ice to their state.”

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COUNGIL ISSUES WAIT UNTIL VOTING IS OVER

Action on all controversial matters was postponed by the city council last night at the request of several council members running for offices. They asked deferment because of possible effect their action might have on the election today. The council called a special meeting for tomorrow night to vote on the ordinance providing for annexation of land at Riverside drive and Road 52 to the city for a war housing project. The use of this area is proposed in constructing 101 houses by the housing organization of the C. I. O. for members of the union who are employed ‘by war industries. The council also postponed until tomorrow night action on the new city fire code ordinance, sponsored by the fire prevention committee of the Chamber of Commerce and approved by the board of safety. The only action taken by the council last night was passage of an ordinance that will prohibit the use of any district zoned for business by a concern displaying or sell-

would permit the erection of double houses on 50-foot lots.

TO HEAR RUTHERFORD

Dr. Cyrus W. Rutherford of Indianapolis will speak on “Sight Restoration in Indiana as Conducted by the State Department of Welfare” at the national conference of social work in New Orleans May 15. The talk is being sponsored by the national society for the prevention of blindness. Dr. Rutherford is supervising ophthalmologist of the division of blind assistance and treatment, Indiana welfare department.

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BAPTISTS STUDY

Report on Ways to Serve

Defense Districts.

The annual spring meeting of the Indianapolis Baptist association last night indorsed the report of Alvah C. Waggoner, chairman of the com-

mittee on church extension, in which he outlined problems caused by the increased population. Delegates from 33 Indianapolis churches votéd unanimously to accept the report which was called a “challenge to increased service.” Mr. Waggoner pointed out various ways in which the new war communities could be adequately. served by the church. Officers Elected

At the meeting Glen L. Steckley was re-elected chairman of the Baptist executive committee, which

promotional and missionary activities of the churches. Other officers elected were J. B. Walker, treasurer; Mrs. Floyd F. Smith, associational ‘clerk and Mrs. E. A. Rainey of Lebanon, Paul E. Dorsey and Jesse C. Moore, executive committee. Principal speaker of the evening was the Rev. J. M. Horton, executive secretary of the Indiana Baptist convention. He discussed “Shall We Give to Missions?” a

TRUCK DRIVER HURT "IN U. S. 31 CRASH

Charles Darnell, Chicago truck driver, was thrown élear of his cab

last: night when his truck-trailer smashed into a similar machine on U. S. 31 south of Lawrence st. He was taken to Methodist hospital with severe head lacerations and a fractured left foot. Howard E. Stephen of 1523 Gent ave., driver of the other truck, said his machine was having clutch trouble and he had just parked his truck and set out flares. when the accident happened.

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WAR CHALLENGE

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Laboratory Here Gets U. S. Praise

EMPLOYEES of Electronic Laboratories, Inc, 122 W. New York st., recently received a telegram of commendation from the War department for the part their workmanship played in the bombing of Japanese-held Philippine soil. The telegram reads: “Ten North. American B 25's flew 2000 miles across the Pacific from Australia to the Philippines and blasted Japanese invaders on the night of April 13. “Docks were wrecked, ships were sunk air fields and grounded craft destroyed. Flight leader Gen. Royce and Lieut. Col. Davies were cited for heroism and extraordinary achievment. Your workmanship helped get them there and bring them back. We ize that fact and know you join with us in pride in their accomplishment.”

INSTITUTE STUDIES CHILD LEADERSHIP

With the end of the 13th annual three-day missionary education institute at the Roberts Park Methodist church scheduled for tomorrow, sessions ‘today involved leadership

among children and plans for the year. A principal speaker today was Miss E. Mae Young of Nashville, Tenn. who, speaking in general assembly, placed upon the leaders and parents the responsibility for young peoples attitudes on the Christian community today. Miss Young is in charge of the course on leaders of children. Other courses and their instructors include Dr. Raymond Veh, in charge of the young peoples course and Dr. Stanley W. Rycroft, leader of the adult study group. Mrs. Henry Schricker, wife of the governor, was guest today at the council of church women’s luncheon. A luncheon will be held tomorrow for returned missionaries of all denominations.

200 LEADERS OF CHURCH GATHER

Episcopal Clergy and Lay Members to Debate War

Impact on Religion.

More than 200 outstanding clergy and lay members of the Episcopal church from all over the nation

‘gathered here today for the 50th

triennial Episcopal church congress at the Columbia club. The Rt. Rev. Henry S8t.. George Tucker, head of the American Episcopal church, will be presiding bishop for, the four-day conference in which the relation of the war to the church will comprise the principal topie for discussion. At the opening session this evening Dr. Robert E. L. Strider, D. D,, bishop of West Virginia, will give the sermon. The service has been arranged by the Rev. William Burrows. Hoosier Leaders Invited

Indiana leaders who have been | invited to attend and participate

in the program include: I. M. Good, president of Indiana Central college; the Rev. Garlton W. Atwater, First Baptist church of Indianapolis; Dr. William A. Shullenberger, president of Disciples church of Indianapolis; Bishop Titus Lowe, Methodist church; Dr. George A. Frantz, First Presbyterian church; Dr. Sidney B. Harry, president of the Indianapolis ministerial association; Dr. O. M. Ross, Butler university president; Dean B. L. Kershner, Butler university and Dr. H. J. Baumgartel, Indianapolis church federation, A highlight of tonight's session will be an address by Dr. Henry B. Washburn, executive secretary of the army and ‘navy chaplains’ com=mission and former dean of the Episcopal theological school.

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DOWNSTAIRS DEPARTMENT

Advice From Our President

“To keep the cost of living from spiraling upward, we must discourage credit and installment buying, and encourage the payment off of debts, mortgages and other obligations; for this promotes savings, retards excessive buying and adds to the amount available to the creditors for the purchase of war bonds.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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