Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 November 1942 — Page 13

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ack of Mechanics Hampers. Garages;

Difficult to Meet Auto Owners’ Needs

Indianapolis garage owners have fought a two-way battle and are

now confronted with a third.

: With war, automobile mechanics were swept into the armed forces: and defense industries: where pay was better and deferment more

likely. The industry ove fought to hold its s

a staff reduced by 50 per cent,

Under such conditions it is difficult for concerns to meet the increased demands of automobile owners who are taking better care of their cars. In some cases “the

the country ed labor but. gradually the ranks were diminished until today in Indianapolis Some concerns are operating with

wheels of transportation which } must be kept rolling” sre laid up j

for a week awaiting repairs. Fear Car Neglect

But with the advent of gasoline rationing garage owners will be * faced with a new problem or an Increase of the old. Some owners contacted feel that

the limited amount of fuel will Dalph Ortman checks and wonders where he will get the mechanic

force car owners to neglect the care of their vehicle rather than

to go to the garage. Others are confident that with

the lack of fuel and consequent |

idleness of cars their business will increase. They explain the apparent phenomenon as natural , . . idle cars as idle bodies need serv“icing to keep in condition. ~ Should business increase the shortage of mechanics will be even more acute. .

Labor Problem Grows

According to David E. Castles, president of the National Automobile Dealers’ association, the growing shortage of automobile mechanics threatens tp become as - serious a problem as lack of rubber. “One fact not yet! fully realized by the public but which is becom- . ing more apparent daily is that millions of cars, trubks and busses soon will be off the .road unless the mechanic situet]on is taken in hand,” said Mr. Cesfles. “Much considera ion is being given to provide Jocessary labor

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8 Tru Co. Real Estate | Manager Dies in [jorida.

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MAS. KEPLER RITES

| Services will be held tomorrow morning in the George W, Usher funeral home for Mrs. Elmetta Jane Kepler, wife of William W. Kepler. The Rev. F. R. Daries, pastor of Zion Evangelical and Reformed

o'clock. ‘Mrs. Kepler had been in ill health for five years. She died Tuesday night in her home, 236 W. 29th st. Burial will be in the Lutheran church cemetery at Pershing,

Born March 25, 1873, in Wayne county, Mrs. Kepler had lived in Indianapolis 32 years. She was a member of the Capitol Avenue Methodist church. Survivors besides the husband include a daughter, Miss Mary M. Kepler, Indianapolis; two sons, Arthur Raymond Kepler, Detroit, and Frank Leslie Kepler, Cincinnati, and five grandchildren.

NAME HONORS JACKSON

Florida's largest city, Jacksonville, was founded in 1822. It was named for Andrew Jackson, first governor of the territory of Florida.

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church, will conduct the rite at 10] {7*°5%,

and daugh-

LEBANON ay B. Chavers, 66. Survivors: Wile; da r, Mrs. Howard Hedge,

and son, Ma John Aves, 81. Survivors: Two sons,

Henry and Albert, and sister, Mrs. Roset-

ar. R. L. Walker, 85. Survivors Two daughters, Mrs. Ada Walters -d Mrs. Lou Sagraves, and a son, E. L. Walker.

MARION—Mrs. Emma L. Miller, 76. Survivors: Son, Darl; sister, Mrs. Thomas Morris, and two brothers, John L. and Link Coan,

RUSHVILLE—Urias 8. Scheibler, 87. Survivors: Two sons, Walter and James; Wo brothers and one sister. 70. Sutvie:

MOUR—Lewis H. Cole, oa ite, Etta; i TL Mrs. Blanche Rhodes; brother, Frank Zimmerman, and three sisters, Emma. Mrs. Clara Denny and Mrs. Amanda Dorsey. " ASSUMES WAGE CONTROL WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (U. P.). —The secrétary of war today assumed jurisdiction over all wage and | salary adjustments for more than 1,000,000 civilians employed in the United States and Alaska by the war department, army exchange services and government-owned, privatelyoperated facilities of the war de-

partment.

CONTRACTOR, DEAD

Isaac N. Darter, R. R. 17, Box 571,

an illness of six months. He was 83. Born in Scott County, Virginia, Aug. 17, 1859, Mr. Darter had been in the contracting business from the time he came to Indianapolis until his retirement 15 years ago. He was a member of the Baptist church and the Red Men’s lodge. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Belle Wirt, Roanne; Mrs. Charles Stoddard, Noblesville, and Mrs. Ralph VanAllen, Mrs. Raymond R. Stewart and Mrs, John T. Crackel, all of Indianapolis; sons, John W. Darter and Richard E. Darter, ‘both of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.

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A 51-year-old woman who was|the intersection at 21st and Illinois fatally injured when struck by an|sts, Nov. 13 was identified| through an acquaintance.

a fui RL Lauerback, 848 Torbett st., who was struck by a car as she was- crossing

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for farmers and to stabilize manpower in essential industries. Transportation is equally important | . . without it war production plants, agriculture and countless other necessary activities are crippled. “The rubber shortage is, of course, a most serious problem. We believe, however, that under the skillful administration of Rubber Director Jeffers this situation will improve, provided he gets the co-operation of the public in careful driving and | through periodic tire inspections. “But if immediate steps are not taken to check the present nationwide shortage of automobile mechanics, much of Mr. Jeffers good work will be nullified. For a vehicle out of repair is as useless as one without tires.” It is reported that the office of defense transportation has inter-

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Just a Case of Brotherly Love

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 (U.P.).— In answer to the call of a clerk | in traffic court a man stepped before Magistrate William W, Hopin. P “Are you Harry Schendler?” the magistrate asked. “I'm George Schendler,” he replied. “Harry’s in the army.” “The summons is for ‘FHegal

St. Petersburg, ifa., for Burt Everett Richard: on, 68-year-old, manager of the | eal estate trust department of th Fletcher Trust Co. for 14 years, } ho died Tuesday, in his home there ) Burial also will be there. 2! Mr. Ricnardsori had been in ill health for severa years. He was associated with tl! } former Marion Trust Co. for two years at the time when it became ie Fletcher Trust Co. in 1912. i Retired in 1935

In the emplo Ih of the banking firm for 23 years, ne retired in 1935 because of his I Alth. He and his

family moved to, {lorida four years

A former chai nan of the board of governors of | 3. P. 0. lodge No. 13, Mr. Rig ‘ardson served in world war I in the financial division under Ge! John Pershing. Survivors incl ide his wife, Mrs. Laura Ingersol! Richardson; a daughter, Mrs | isabel Richardson Griffin, St. ¥ itersburg, and a nephew, John ‘ichardson, Indianapolis,

JACK E. WITH DIES; BURIAL ; TOMORROW

Jack Eugene :mith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ches gr Smith, 7501 E. Washington si: died yesterday afternoon in Rob! t W, Long hospital. He was 19. Funeral serv: ies will be at 2 p. m. tomorrow in ie Dorsey funeral home, 3925 E, Wew York st. Burial will be in: Wa; liington Park. Mr. Smith wis born June 10, 1923, in Elkhart cou ity and came to In- . dianapolis in ’ 125 from Ligonier.

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parking. Was Harry driving the car?” “No, that was Abe, another brother,” George replied. - “But he’s in the navy. I answered the ticket because I'm going into the

“Are there any other Schendlers who drive the car?” “Yes, another brother. He is in the army too,” George answered. “Case dismissed,” said the magisirgte.

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