Ligonier Banner., Volume 66, Number 51, Ligonier, Noble County, 19 January 1933 — Page 1
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POLIGE INVESTIGATE YOUNG MAN'S DEATH
THOMAS CLAYTON DIES AT GO SHEN HOSPITAL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
Automobile Accident Said to Have Followed Drinking Party at ; Lake Wawasee,
The death early Tuesday morning of Thomas Clayton 21 son of Pell Clayton, of Syracuse, and his divorced wife, Mrs. Myrtle Clayton Rosier of Garrett, speeded up investigation by Wwarsaw and Kosciusko county authorities of an alleged ‘“drinking party’ Sunday at the Clayton cottage, Kale Island, Lake Wawasee. The young man succumbed at the Goshen hospital where he was brought after an automobile accident near Pickwick Park, Lake Wawasee, about five o’clock Sunday evening. Internal injuries caused his death. b According to information gathered Clayton had given a party at the Clayton cottage at the lake Sunday morning anq afternoon. A number of Fort Wayne couples attended the ‘party. At about five o’clock Sunday evening Clayton took a friend’s automobile and started for Syracuse. On the way the car skidded and crashed into a deep ditch along the roadside. The youth was taken to the Goshen hospital. His recovery was not expected. After Clayton had been -taken to Goshen in the Carr Funeral home ambulance William Ryder of Fort Wayne whose car Clayton drove into a ditch near Pickwick Park was arrested at a nearby cottage on a charge of public intoxication. Ryder is confined to the Kosciusko county jail at Warsiw. He will will be questioned concerning the accident late Wednesday afternoon. Whether or not Ryder was riding with Clayton at the time of the accident is not known, A woman companion who is believed to be a relative of Clayton and to have also been an occupant of the car is being sought by authorities, “ Mrs. Rosier, the youth’s mother, was at his bedside when death came. Young Clayton was employed at Fort Wayne but ha dbeen residing wit hhis mother at Garrett. Thomas was the only son of Mr. Clayton and his first wife, now Mrs. Rosier but in addition to the divorceq parents a number of half-brothers and halfsisters survive, ' Ryder’s arrest was brought about by Max Gommel of Lake Wawasee who charges that Ryder broke into the Gommel cottage Sunday evening. He alleges that Ryder was intoxicated. Hospital attaches at Goshen declined to state whether or not Clayton had been drinking when he was Ibrought to the hospital Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Rosier formerly operated a restaurant in this city.
“Rockabye”
‘What more gla’mor(;us locales could be imagined tha nthe theatrical world of New York?
The story of “Rockabye” which stars Constance Bennett and is due on the screen of the Crystal Theatre com mencing Sunday takes place in this romantic surrounding, As “Rockabye” marks Miss Bennett’s venture into a superlatively dramatic role, RKO spared no expense in making it brilliant enchant-s ing and gay in background. The beauty and gaiety of the backround serves further to accentuate the bitter pathos of the role enacted by Miss Bennett.
She plays an actress born in the New York slums who rises to fame only to find it ashes without the solace of a mate and g real domestic home, In her support are Joel McCrea and Paul Lukas.
In Auto Wreck
About 12:30 Wednesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hayes accompanied by Richard Bennett and Everett Elijah were returning from Fort Wayne where they had been attending a business meeting of Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., store managers while crossing Harrison street on Fourth street they failed to notice a stop sign and a car operated by Edward H. Beauchot of Fort Wayne crashed into the rear of the Hayes car which upset and slid for some distance The car was quite badly damaged but was driven home, None of the occupants were injured.
Cololel Moudy to Speak.
Col. Alfred Moudy of Waterloo will speak in the U B, church Saturday, the 21st at two o’clock in the interest of national prohibition. Col. Moudy has been a member of Indiana WNational Guard and served also in France. : He is a very popular speaker and those who come to hear him Saturday will be richly rewarded. Session Meeting. An important meeting of the Session will be held tonight at 7:30 in the usual place. ,
THE LIGONIER BANNER
LIGONIER.NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY.JANUARY 19, 1933
LEGION STATE MEETING AUGUST
Yeterans’ EXecutive Committee Plan Convention at Evansville August 27-29
The executive committee of the Indiana department of the American Legion chose August 27-29 as the time of the next state convention to be held at Evansville.
Plans for a four weeks' membership campaign were outlined and C. W. Mount of Tipton former judge of Tipton circuit court was elected judgeadvocate :
Mount was chosen to succeed Wilbur S. Donner of Greencastle wh o resigned following his election ag judge of Putnam circuit court.
William O, ®Welson of Anderson state commander who presided said the objective of the membership drive would be to enroll 12,008 members between January 15 and February 11. This would bring the membership up to the enrollment on February 11 1932 The Indiang department is in tenth place nationally having enrolled 45 per cent of its quota for the year, Clarence ‘A. Jackson of Newcastle membership chairman reported at the meeting : Nelson said Gov. Paul V., McNutt a past state andnational commander and Raymond S, Springer of Connersville, first Indiana commander will head the membership campaign. Both men addressed the execulive committee meeting.
SHERIFF TWOO OTHERS DIE
Requires Armoreq Car to Subdue Berserk After Argument With Neighbor '
‘While his daughters watched Mike Lantare Gary farmer fought g fivehour battle against sheriff’'s deputies and police which ended shortly after midnight Tuesday with three dead including Sheriff Roy F, Holley and half a dozen wounded.
Fighting with the cunning of madness, Lantare matched his shotgun and revolver against nearly all the implements of modern warfare as he beat back charging police officers for hours.
A rain of hundreds of bullets from rifles, machine guns and revolvers poured into the simple two story farm home where he had barricaded himself.
Only after .an armored car had carried officers to the doorway of the home at Ross a nearby small town, and torehes had set fire to the trame building, were police able to gain entry to the improvised fort. In a second story room crouched before g picture of the Virgin Mary police saw the madman_ Fearing. Lantare might be feigning death to trap them they discharged their revolvers ‘into his body. Examination indicated he might have fallen victim to the earlier bullets. Laura and Nancy Lantare 18 and 20 years old, daughters of the maddened farmer watched the weird struggle' thgt ended with the farm house in flames that illuminated the powdered-smeared -faces of the attackers, They fainted when the body of their father was carried from the burning home. ol The strange battle which Lantare fought for hourgs against unequal odds had started in late aftermoon in a seemingly minor incident. ‘ The farmer had come upon Alvin and Lawrence Boettner two neighbors sawing up g tree, He ordered them to go away, Louis Boettner 70 father of the pair interceded ang said they had a right to saw up the tree. Lantare whose daughter told police they had.feared for two years he was going mad, left without a word and returned with his shotgun. He fired both barrels at close range at Louis Boettner killing him instantly. The sons fled.
Assault Charge Filed
The case of Christ Pappas proprietor of the lunch car versus John Bender chorged with assault which was to be heard this morning in the presence of Justice of the peace J. B. Schutt was continueqd to give Mr. Bender the defendant .a chance to employ a lawyer. Mr, Pappas wetn to Ctone’s hill inn for the purpose of getting a sign wihch he had purchased from the former occupant of the inn, He was insulted by Bender which led to the ‘assault. . .
NEWS NOTES.
Though very weak as yet W. H. Bender is making quite improvement from his siege of being shut in.
_ The Ligonier Community Band practiced at the city hall Wednesday night. The band will meet next Wednesday night. They still need clarinet and trumpet players, Everybody be there 7 o'clock sharp, :
There will be a basketball game at the High school gym tonight. The Ligonier Kagles will play the Shipshewana Independents. Two games both good ones. Everybody come. '
Mr. and Mrs, 8. J. Williams, Mrs. Karl Burie and daughter Rosemary and Mrs. Brent Gibson of Mishawaka were called to Selma, Ohio, Friday by the death of Mr, Williams® sister. They returend home Sunday.
DEATH OF AGED LADY
Mrs. Harriett Stewart Passed Away at Her Home in This City Monday Fuleral Wednesday
Mrs, Harriett Teal Stewart who would have celebrated her 91st birthday on the Bth of February passed away at her home on Second street Monday about 12:30 o’clock, Despite her advanced age Mrs. Stewart known to many in this city as “Aunt Hattie” was quite hale and hearty until her recent illness. ;
“Aunt Hattie” was one of a family of eleven children born to Mr. and Mrs. George Teal of Perry township and is the last of her family to pass away. The deceased was born February 8, 1842 and was married to Le Roy H, Maffit in 1861. Her second marriage occurred in 1882 to Samuel Stewart and for many years they resided in Detroit. About twenty years ago Mr. Stewart died and the widow came to Ligonjer to make her home with her brother, the late Albert Teal. Mrs. Stewart was a member of the Methodist church and various organizations for the good of the community. Last year when she celebrated her 90th birthday many affairs were given i nher honor and the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her is very high, : The only surviving relatives are nephews and nieces of which there are many.
The funeral serices were held Wednesday afternoon from the late home on Second street with Rev. C. W. Anderson officiating. Burial was made in Oak Park cemetery.
Death of Mrs. Bickel,
Mrs. Amelia Hankey Bickel was called by death about 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, after a lingering illness of six months. Her husband passed away in June, 1916, and her only daughter, Alma,: on June 14, 1932. She is survived by one son, George, living here, also three half sisters and one half rother, She also leaves to mourn her departure six grand children, four great grandchildren and a large circle of friends and neighbors. Mrs. Bickel was born near Ligonier September 8, 1856 and married John Bickel in June 1881, to whom were born two childrén George and Alma. The family moved to Ligonier many years ago where they were well and favorably .known. : . Mrs. Bickel united with the Christian church:soon after coming here and all the years lived a quiet, modest and faithful echristian life, respected by all her neighbors and friends. She was tenderly cared for by her son and his good wife, who did everything for her comfort during her last days, assisted by friends and neighbors. However, disease and the weakness incident to age finally overcome her frail body.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. L. Martin, assisted by Rev. M. V. Grisso at-2 p.m Tuuesday. Burial in Oak Park cemetery.
Death of Mrs. Sparrow.
Mary L, Hathaway Sparrow was born March 22, 1848 at Albion and departed from this life January 14, 1933, age 86 years, nine months and six days. She was the daughter of D. F. and Isabell Hathaway and was marsied in Ligonier March 1, 1866 to John W. Sparrow; to this union was born five children Daniel, Rosa, Sarah and Florence and Newton. All preceede her in death, but a daughter PFlorence at whose home she died. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides the daughter, one half brother, five grand children, seven great grandchildren and a host of friends. She was a member of the Christian church since a child and alsp a member of the W. R. C. ‘ ‘ Funeral services were conducted from the home by Rev. M. V. Grisso, assisteqd by Rev Cecil Smith of the United Brethrem ehurch. Burial was 'made in Oak Park cemetery.
Officers Installed.
Last Friday evening the W. R. C. held their installation of officers. The meating was preceded by a bountiful picnic supper at 6:30. The following officers were installed. President—Audrey Sisterehn. Senior Vice—Ertis Wheeler, Junior Vice—Elsie Tincher. Chaplain—Zue Slabaugh. Treasurer—Myrtle Waldron. Secretary—Mary Engle Caonductor--Flossie Fisher, Asgsistant Conductor—Alta Hile. Press Correspondent—Kate Miller, Patriotic Instructor—Hattie Willsy: Guard—Clara Couts. Assistant Guard—Delia Horn. Musician-—Hattie Brady, S
Color Bearera--No. 1, Maggie Chiddister, No. 2, Bthel Shireman, No, 3, Eva Dewey, No. 4, Cora Firestone.
. Fractured Leg in Fall William Francisco, aged 78 years well known farmer and horseman east of the city on Road 6 had the misfortune to fall on the back step at his home Saturday afternoon and as the result of the fall Mr. Francisco suffered a hroken left leg between the knee anq the hip. Dr, F. W. Black and Dr. W. A. Shobe were called and reduced the fracture Mr. Prancisco is doing as well as can be expected dye_to his advanced age.
LAGRANGE MAN IS\ ACQUITTED Judge Harman of Elgmrt‘ Instructs Jury To Find For B. S. Walter
- Special Judge James Harmon of Elkhart ordered a Steuben circuit court jury to acquit B\ S. Walter former LaGrange banker on chages of embezzlement. {
‘Walter was charged with appropriating money raised for a creamery project, ' : He previously had been convicted with his son- Rollo N. Walter former state senator on embezzlement charges in.connection wit hthe failure of the LaGrange County Bank and Trust company.
In ordering the acquittal Judge Har mon substantiated a defense contention that the creamery promoters had not formed an association or partnershop and that Walter's appropriation of the money was not embezzlement, An appeal in the Bankers’ embezzlement conviction is pending before the state appllate court.
To Broadecast Sunday Night
Secretary Kimmell of the Chamber of Commerce calls our attention to the following broadcast: “Small Town Chamber of Commerce”, is the subject of a radio talk to be given Sunday, January 22, from 7:00 to 7:15 p.m., Bastern standard time, by Dr. Julius Klein, assisting secretary of commerce of the United States. He will speak from Washington over the coast to coast network of the Columbia Broadcasting System. ~ Dr. Klein will uphold the view that students of business matters should not concentrate unditly upon the' big industrial centers and money-marts of the coutnry, but should also scrutinize with utmost care the conditions, Sentiments, and efforts in the smaller communities, From the well\spring of small-town vigor' and intelligence, the assistant secretary believes, potent forces for our business recovery are flowing, and aré destined to gain in strength. Dr. Klein will show how such forces find expression through the local newspapers, whether daily of weekly, and through active chamber of commerce in these smaller cities and towns. He will cite numerous instances in which such agencies have rendered remarkable service to their communities in combating unusual perplexities of the depression—overcoming grave locdl difficnlties through energetic concerted effort. Urging that the small“town chamber of commerce be- loyallytsupported; Pr. Klein will discuss their principles, problems and possibilities for even broader use. fulness in the future. e
All members of the Chamber of Commerce and others who are interested in the welfare of Ligonier, should hear Dr. Klein next Sunday evening at 6:00 Central standard time.
Diver Fails to Find Body.
Walter Johnson, of Michigan City, accompanied by his father, arrived at Columbia City. Wednesday morning and was escorted by ‘Sehrif H. O. Stickler to Little Cedar lake near there where all day -the son dived in an effort to bring to the top the body of Albert Estlick, 17, who was drowned there Saturday evening. The father and son were equipped with a deep water diving outfit, helmet and air pump, . .
Johnson Mirst entered the water at 9 o’clock and was down 36 minutes the first trip. His movement on the bottom of the lake, which he estimated to be about 65 feet, could be traced by a stream of bubbles continuously coming to the top, each time staying down about 'a half hour, :
He gtates he found the condition of the bottom of the lake just as describdy by farmers residing thereabout. Trees and stumps hindered his search Then too, the lake is so deep and the water muddy enough to cut off all light from teh top. He will continue the search for the body today.
rDag'e Hayes of Pigeon street was out to the lake Wednesday and saw the diver work. It was stated that about 1,500 people had been there in the morning, : _
Young People’s Meeting.
The Young People’s Division of the Noble County Council of Religious Education is sponsoring a pot luck supper meeting at the First Evangelical church, Kendallville on Saturday, January 21, at 6:30 o’clock. This meeting will be addressed by Col Alfred L. Moudy and James W, Crain, representatives of the Allied Youth Movement of the Flying Squadron, and in the interest of temperance. Col. Moudy was for years a public school teacher in Indiana and has been in service for his country on the Mexican border and in France. Mr. Crain is a college youth with an intense interest in the great prohibition cause, and has an eager desire that his own organization should come whole heartedly in its defense. ' All young people and their leaders are urged to be present at this meeting. There is to be no admission but a free will offering will be taken. Remember it is a “pot luck supper” lmeeflnx, : . S
Walls of the Barl drug store have been redecorated following the fire and presents a very neat tasty appearance,
SOCIAL EVENTS.
items Gathered by Banner Reporters . of Special Interest for its Many Readers,
SoCial Hour Meeting,
Mrs, Frank Keefer assisted by Mrs. A. E. Kelley and Mrs. Carl Newels entertained about twenty members of the Social Hour Friday evening. New officers were elected: President, Mrs. Hazel Sack; first vige president, Mrs. Ina Bowen second vice president, Mrs. Bessie Newels, secretary, Mrs. -Dorothy Conrad and treasurer, Mrs. Blanche Draper. ' After the business session Tango was played, the prizes going to Mrs, Stanley Surfus and Mrs, Lawreonce Skeels and Mrs. Jack Hire. The hostesses served refreshments.
Progress Club.
Mrs. Odell Oldfather was hostess to the members of the Progress club Monday evening, it being a social meeting and election of officers. The new officers are: President, Miss Elva Foote; vice president, Mrs. Robert Sin Clair; secretary, Mrs. Hverett Eversole angd treasurer Mrs_ John Emeson. Anagrams were the entertainment of the evening and the prizes were given Miss Martha Hutchison and Mrs. Leland Thompson. The hostess served refreshments. :S s ®
Birthday Party.
Miss Beaulah Rice entertained her Sunday school class of the U, B. church Saturday night at a surprise party in honor.of her sister Miss Beatrice Rice, who celebrated her birthday anniversary Sunday. The evening was spent in games and contests. The prize was won by William Nelson. Refreshments wé¥ served. $» W X
Entertained Club.
Mrs. Graham Lyon entertained the members of her contract bridge club Thursday and four substitute guests, Mrs. Robert Sin Clair, Mrs, W. W. Wood, Mrs. Frank McHugh and Mrs. Charles Wagner. The favors for high scores were given Mrs. William Sack and Mrs. Sin Clair. Light refreshments were served after the games.
Entertained Club.
Mr, and Mrs, Herbert Cockley entertained the members of their picnic bridge club Friday evening.. All members were present. After the usual supper bridge was the diversion and favors went to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Matthews Mrs. Charles Green and Cecil Griffith. The club will meet in two weeks with Mr, and Mrs. Matthews. ® 9 ®
Sunshille Class.
Mrs. Bacheler entertained her Sunday school class at her home from four to six Tuesday afternoon. ' Anagrams were enjoyed by the. children, Gene Franks won first prize and Barbara Lyon consolation. Refreshments were served followed by a short choir reherasl - ' - 8 e
Bridge Club Entertained.
Mrs. Ted Orn entertained the members of her Saturday evening bridge club last week on that evening. Mrs. Dean Bobeck was a substitute guest. The favors were given to Mrs. Ray Shell and Mrs. Chester Hile. After the games Mrs. Orn served a delicious lunch. :
fi % % Class Party.
Mrs. Osie Nelson, assisted by Mrs. Charles Wemple and Mrs. Fannie Caples entertained the United Class of th eU. B. church of which they are members Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen were present. Contests were enjoyed and delicious refreshments served. s 8 & 3
Elks Party.
Many Elks and their famlies attended the carg party and picnic supper at the home Tuesday evening. ' The prize for bridge went to Mrs. O, G, Bowen and Mrs. C. V. Joseph The rhum favor was given to Wallace Bobeck ° .Tv o 3
Luncheon Guests.
Miss Helen Larson entertained at luncheon at the Presbyterian church Tuesday, Misges Elva Foote, Eva Cook Dora and Mabel Schwab and the Mesdames. Lucille Roderick, Fredenna Barnhart and Mary Wagner.
Benefit Party,
Next Thursday evening, January 26 the W. R, C. will hold a benefit bunco party at their hall A charge of ten cents per person will be made. Anyone desiring to sponsor a table see Mrs, Louis Sisterehn. ® %N O
Dinner Guests.
Dinner guests Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs. Earl Taylor were: James Coulter of Akron, Ohio; Roger Coss of Columbus Ohio and
Mr."and Mrs. Russell Smith of this city. P o s 0 g
The Loyal Women of the U. B. church held their regular class meeting January 10th at the home of Mrs. Lulu Smith, with twelve members and three visitors present. The contest winners were Mary Frick, Bertha Grooms, June. Borger, Alma McGuire, Maggie Chiddister and Mrs. C. R. Smith, All enjoyed a sociable time. Refreshments were served. . i "9 :
Mrs, Chester Vanderford, Mrs. Fredonna Barnhart and Mrs. Guy Calbeck of this clty were among the guests who atended a birthday dinner party Mon-
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Meets at Hotel Ligonier Friday Noon and LiSten to Addresses on The . Tax Question
The Ligonier Chamber of Commerce met at Hotel Ligonier Friday for luncheon with a good attendance. After the luncheon and the regular business session President Jorg introduced Robert Brennen of the Noble County Tax Association who talked for some time on the benefit of the association to the tax payers of this coufty and on what the association . had done for the taxpayers of the county in getting lower rates of taxation. He exhibited figures to show how much the tax levies of the different taxing units had been reduced and stated that the taxes in Perry township had been reduced about $3.50 on the thousand valuation claiming much credit being due to the organization by watch ing the different tax budgets ang the appropriations made by the different units over the county, in many instances the taxes have been reduced much more. Mr, Brennen was followed by Harvey Eshleman who made a ‘'good talk along the lines of the state legislature which is now in session, which he has been attending at different times and told of the work that is being done by the state tax organization of which the Noble County Tax Association is a member.”
The last speaker, Ray Davis of the McCray Refrigerator company spoke on membership and urged that all present join this association, and secure as many members for the organizatiop as possible anq it is the intention to make a membership drive here in“the enar future. The membership ‘fee in one dollar. Joe Smith of the Farm Bureau was g guest at the luncheon. 5
Dr, Inks and Chester V. Joseph were voted in as members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Will Broadeast.
The Wawaka Girls’ Glee Club, under the direction of Mary Ellen Harrison will have g fifteen minute board cast over WOWO in Fort Wakne, Saturday, February 4th at 1:05 o’clock. They will sing the following numbers: “Lightly Floats Our Bonny Boats”, Oifenback-Feais. - %
“Would God I Were a Tender Apple Blossom”, Iris Air from Country Derry. . :
“Oh! Sweet Mystery of Life” Victor Herbert, s “Cradle Song”, Mac Dowell-Aubrose Members of the club are: Virginia Altimus, Wiladean Conrad, Virginia Cripe, Lucile Brdwn, Vera Emmert, Velma Emmert, Jane Franks, Coy Franks, Joyce Frick, Mary Blanche Frick, Viola Jacobs, Izola Hicks, Lillian Gard, Catherine Huff, Sara Janes, Lilliam Jacobs, Sara Knepper, Maxine Magnuson, Erma Moore, Maxine Stienbarger, Ruth Shannon, Gola Schick, Marcile Schwab, = Wilma Tice, Margerite Weaver, Alta Postom, Helen Yeager, Edna Peterson, Marie Poppy, Juanite Reidenbach and Maxine Rice. ' Pianist Clepo Swartzentruher... .
Fractures Arm.
Friday night while playing basketball in the second team game Dick Matthews, son of Mr, and Mrs. Ray Matthews fractured & wrist. The game was between Ligonier second team and Goshen. g :
day at the home of Mrs. Lucy Robbins in Cromwell, : : -& 9 ¢
. Mrs, Hascall Crothers. entertained two tables of guests at bridge Saturday evening. Mrs. Cecil Griffith held high score. The hostess served refreshments. ; ® 9 9.
The IBAUBBU Class of the U. B. church will meet Friday evening at the home of Rev, and Mrs Cecil R. Smith. Election of officers will be held. :ve s e
Mrs. Lwrence Skeels entertained a table of guests at bridge Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rollin Baker received the favor. Refreshments were served. ' s 00 = &
Mrs. Q. F. Stultz entertained the members of her circle of the M. E. church Tuesday afternoon. Fourteen members were present, - =t ¢ o 0
Mrs, Isaac Rose entertained twelve guests Jast Thursday evening at dinner in honor of her husband’s birthday anniversary, : ¢ &9 £ ¢
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Surfus will entertain the members of the Couple Bridge Club tonight at their home on Main street, < 4 . * o 8
The Kings Daughters will meet Friday night with Mrs, Nellie Sedgwick assisted by Mrs. William Sack. e 0 e
Mrs. Leon Wertheimer entertained the Wednesday contract bridge club at a one o’clock luncheon. : ’ ve®
~ Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cockley will entertain the members of their bridge club Friday evening, . : -y e o 0
~ Mrs. Harry Selig entertained the Temple 'Sisterhood at a one o'clock luncheon today. ‘
. s e Miss Gwen Wagner entertained the members of her club last evening.
THE HOMEY . PAPER
VOL. 66 NO. 51
NEW STATE _+ TAXES DRAFTED
LEVIES ON PERSONAL AND CORPORATION INCOME PROPOSED - EFFECTIVE JULY FIBRST
Exemption of Six Dollars if Single; Twelve Dollars if Married and : Two Dollars Per Child.
Perfonal and corporation income tax bills, drafted by the Democratic administration leaders, are scheduled to be introduced in the Indiana general assembly today. : \ They will follow administration) measures presented repealing the state dry law,, establishing a tax on beer and other alcoholic beverages, and those reorganizing the state bank statutes, The personal income tax, beginning with a rate of one cent on the first $l,OOO of income, is expected by persons behind it to raise between $l,2000,000 and $1,500,000 under present economic conditions. It would not become effective until July 1 and the tax would be paid only on the last six months of 1933.
The schedule of rates for the personal income tax follow:
First $l,OOO of incomg one per cent tax, ; Second $l,OOO, two pér cent. Third $l,OOO, three” per cent. Fourth $l,OOO, {ur per cent. Fifth $l,OOO, five per cent,
All in excess of $5,000 six per cent. Under the schedule a 'single ‘person making $2,000 a year would pay ‘slo on the first $l,OOO of income and $2O on the second making a total of $3O. From that he would be entitled to an exemption of $6, Married persons having no children or dependents would have si2 exemp-~ tion. Each dependent would take off an additional $2 from 'the amount of tax to be paid. Exemption would not be allowed for adult dependents. - Income from life insurance, interest on government bonds, requests and gifts would not be classedq as taxable income, The governor judges of the supreme and circuit courts and justices of the peace would not come under provisiong of the _proposed law. Persons employed by the federal government also would be excluded.
- The scale for corporation tax would be as follows:
First 1,000 net income, 1% per cent Second $l,OOO two per cent. Third $l,OOO, three per cent. Fourth $l,OOO, four per cent. : Fifth $l,OOO five per cent,
All over $5,000 six per cent. Corporations would be permitted to deduct losses operating expense wages depreciation, worthless debts, and depreciation of mines were the product being mined in becoming exhausted. Labor, horticultural and fraternal organizations, cemetery associations, chambers of commerce, board of trade, civic leagues non-profit clubs, mutual non-profit fire insurance companies, fruit growers and co-operative associations and insurance companies which already pay the state a tax ‘on premfum -income would be exempted from provisions of the bill,
- Corportions doing a certain portion of their business in Indiana and the remainder in other states would be charged only on that amount of business transacted within the Hoosier boundaries.
- A director of the income tax to be appointed by the state board of tax commissioners would control tax collections. His salary would be fixed by the tax board with the approval of the state budget committee. Taxes would be paid in four installments beginning March 15 1934 and every three months thereafter, Establishment of branch offices in various parts of the state also is provided. : \ All the money collected through the personal and corporation income t&x would go into the state general fupd up to a total of $14,000,000. Any money over that amount would be given to the common school revenue fund
Joint Installation. After a sumptous oyster supper enjoyed by the Comrades of Ferguson Camp No. 26 and Auxiliary No, 47 U. S. W. V. occurred the installation ‘of officers in the auxiliary for 1933 dre as follows: Presidefi-——Ertia ‘Wheeler. 8, V. P.—Lena Wemple ; J. V. P.—Zue Slabaugh ; .Chaplain—Bertha King Pat. Inst.—Helena Wolf ' . 'Historian—Winnie Bowles Conductor—Ollie Wade - Asst, Conductor—Delia Horne, Guard—Lily Sparrow : Asst. Guard—Lizzie Young " Secretary—M. Lounise Wemple Treasurer—Pauline Flowers Reporter—Henrietta F. Milner Musician—Hazel Robbins. Color Bearers No. I—Marie Rengh Color Bearers No, 2—Mary King Color Bearer No, 3 Nadja Horne | Color Bearer Wo. 4—Mildred Ritter. Installing officer Past Presidént Marie Rench. 2 Mrs. Howard Chiddister who & been il this week is mm;*