Ligonier Banner., Volume 68, Number 1, Ligonier, Noble County, 1 February 1934 — Page 1

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SAMUEL C. CLELAND, FT. WAYNE : TO BE CANDIDATE FOR U. S. SENATE.

State, County and Local Leaders at thre Roosevel Birthday Party at Albion.

Noble county’s contribution to the celebration of President Roosevelt’s 52nd birthday was a democratic mass meeting and love feast held at the Albion opera house Tuesday evening. Out of it all came the announcement of Samuel C. Clelang of Fort Wayne, as a candidate for TUnited IStates Senator ang William Rinbolt as a candidate for may of the city of Kendallville. Both annournce. ments were rather unexpected. Plates were laid for 250 at the banquet, which was served at 6:30 o'clock and so large had been the advance sale of tickets that many persous were obliged to have their tickets honored at the restaurants. : iState, couny and local officials mingled with the crowd and when the meeting prover was called to order standing room in the opera nouvse was at 2 premium. Attorney R. S. Emerick of Kendallville, presided as toastmaster in his usual capable manner. : Among the nctable Demceratic state leaders presant were R. idar! Peters, ‘crmr state Democratic chairman and a candidate for the United States senate; Floyd Williamson, state auditor, anq Assistant State Auditor Sullivan, of Indianapolis; Sam Cleland of Fort ‘Wayne and Rep. Theodore Spurgeon of Noble county. Mr. Peters who had another engagement, was only present at the mezating for a short time and in a few wall chosen remarks said he was behind President Roosevelt in hig program of national recovery and ever ready to suppért him in act, word and deed. Mr. Cleland spoke for fifty minutes discussing tax reforms and the NRA. He outlined the objects and purposes of the various programs of the admin. istration to bring about recovery aad prosperity. Both Mr, Williansom and Mr. Sullivan gave short talks in Support of the administration. Others called on, and who spoke briefly were former county chairmen, William H. Rinebolt and W. E. Wehmeyer, Kendallville; George Gaby of Ligonier and Rep. Theodore Spurgeon. Letters of regret, in response to invitations to atteng the meeting were read from H. M. Mclntyre, President Roosevelt’s secretary; Postmaster General Farley, Congressman Farley, Gev, Paul V. McNutt and others. Throughout the meeting there was a spirit of good will prevailing and the meeting goes on record as one of ‘the most enthusiastic held in a long time. Mr. Cleland is a native of Noble county and was the son of the late John C. Cleland, who served as sheriff of. Noble county some years ago. He is a Worlg War veteran and saw active service in France, being seriously wounded while in the line of duty. ‘ln recent years he has been engaged in th practice of law at Fort Wayne and has been very actiVe as a democratic worker, as well as being greatly interesting in civic affairs and tax reforms in local, state and national government.

Wawasee Cottage Robbed.

'When the J. C. Penny store in ‘Huntington received a check signed by Clifford Schacht, presented in payment of a purchase, they became sus.picious and telephoned him, inquiring about the check, but when they sought the party who presented the check it was discovered he was gone. The check was on a bank in Huntington and Mr. Schacht knew there was but one check book in his possession—in hig cottage at Wawasee. It must have been entered for anyone to obtain that checkbook. / Sunda ymorning Schacht and a. frieid came to the Schacht cottage on Wawasee to find that it had been stripped of rugs, furniture silverware talble ware, table linen, bed clothes, ete. : Missionary Picnic. The Sarah McKenzie Missionary So- - cigty of the M. E. church will meet Tuesday evening Feb. 6 for a picnic ‘supper at the home of Mrs. Chester Vanderford assisted by Mrs Vern Fish er. Mrs. Frank McDaniel’ will lead the devotion and Miss Mary Reid will have the lesson oan Eastern Women Today and TommorrOW, . Regular Meeting A regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be hecld Monday pnight Feb. 5. A report of the presi-dent-secretary conference ~will be - given. All membérs are urged to be paper begins its sixty-cight volume, ~ “Dinner At Eight” at Crystal SunTReSC Rl S e e S e e e

THE LIGONIER BANNER

LIGONIER. NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1934

FOUR DESPERADOES CAPTURED

Fifty Deputies With Machine Guns Guard Prisoneérs In Western Jail !

Fifty deputies mounted machine guns around the Pima county ail at Tucson, Arizona guarded four of the ‘midwest’s most desperate gangsterkillers all captured by a small-town police force : In the jail, nonchalant expensively groomed were John Dillinger, leader Russell Clark, Charles Makley and Harry Pierpont accused of a score of robberies and murders, a prison break and a jail delivery in Illinois Indiana and Ohio They eluded pick ed metropolitan detectivts only to fall prisoners in a ‘“hick” town From them police took five machine guns three of them “Tommy” guns and two “tank models” equipped to fire 351 calibre cartridges numerous pistols 3,500 rounds of ammunition, more than $40,000 in cash and $12,000 in jewels ‘ ‘Officers- searched the city for i:wo ‘other members of the gang believed ‘still hiding - With the men were arrested four women companions, Mary Kinler, Opal Long, Ann Martin and Madge Retzger ' Second only in importance to Dillinger ranked by police as ‘““No 1 public enemy” since the imprisonment of Al Capone, was the capture of Pierpont, deadly “itrigger-man” described by Chicago police as “kill crazy.” The four men were arraigned there and Justice C. M. Budlong fixed bail at $lOO,OOO each. The men faced formal charges of being fugitives from justice of assaulting officers and possessing machine guns. The four women arrested with them also were arraigned. Bail for them was set at $5OO each on charges of being accessories. ' All of the outlaws but one were armed. None had a chance to resist so complete was the surprise sprung by Police Chief C. A. Wollard of Tucson and his men. Their identity was established by fingerprints and photographs, A strong guard was posted about the prisoners. Officers remembered that Dillinger engineered a break from the Indiana State penitentiary and that he himself was freed from an Ohio jail by confederates who shot the sheriff. S ~ Numerous robberies and murders, most of the crimes in Indiana and Illinois are chargeq against the Dillinger gang. A lively battfe between authorities of these states and Wisconsin developed today. All wanted the crminals.

Dies In Hospital.

Clifton Alfred Malone aged 9 years died early Monday morning at the Lucky hospital Wolf Lake after an illness of a week of pneumonia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Malone who reside north of the city. The body was removed from the hospital to the family home by Louis Kerr where the funeral services were held Wednesday .aftrnoon at 1:30 o’clock. Burial was made at the Wolcottvile cemetery with Rev. 8. P. 'o’'Reilly of the U. B. church officiating. Surviving are the father and mother one sister and one brother and a host of little friends.

Epworth League.

The first Epworth League service to be held in he new church will be Sunday evening a 6:30. Miss Mary Bulman is to present the lesson. There will be special music and talks by older ones who will give us greetings to the new church. The service will be a fire-side, candle-light service, very beautiful and attractive. All our young folks are invited to be present. On Sunday evening, February Ilth we will be hosts to the Richville Epworth league. . ! Another Quilting Party. Another quilting and comfort knotting party will be held Thursday afier noon and evening Fehruary Bth at the American Legion hall by the Legion Auxiliary. All members are urged to attend. A pieuic supper at 5:30 o’clock will be served to which *he family ig invited. ' Hdme Division Meeting. The Perry Township Home Division will meet at the Centralized school Wednesday, February 7. Mrs. Mildred Crothers will act as hostess. Response to roll call will be the famous person | lam most anxious to meet. All members are urged to attend and each one is requested to bring table serviee. ‘ Roosevelt Dance . ‘ The Roosevelt dance sponsored by the Elks and KEagle lodges of this city was well attended Tuesday night at the cominunity building. It is con sider a success. The music was furnished by the Royale Ambassadors. Miss Nancy Irwin of Kendallville featured specialty dances. . Opening of Créam Statiom. ~ The New Paris Creamery has opened a Cash Cream Station in a room located at the rear of the Banner office on Second street. J. Q. Burger will be in charge every atternoon and on Saturday nights. | “Only Yesterday” a picture to re-

WOMAN SLAIN

Second Beaten in Farm Home Near - Corunna—Robbery Motive in Murder

An alarm spreag across northern Indiana into lower Michigan and northwestern Ohio Thursday night was expected to be the trap which would ensnare the itinerant farm hand alleged to have clubbed to death Miss Sarah Murphy 77 and severely beaten Mrs. Lydia Maxwell 89 in their farm home a mile and a half west of Corunna on state road 6 Thursday morning. The man named as the Kkiller by Mrs. Maxwell who is recovering from her wounds in Lakeside hospital at Kendallville is known as Otto Himmel, 45 of Detroit. He had resided in that vicinity since early last summer working at odd jobs and living in a shack along the New York Central tracks. (Him‘mel"s idven}ity was fairly well established by Mrs. Carrie Breidenthal of Kendallvlille superintendent of the clothing department of the Red ‘Cross there, who said that the man came to her last December 2 and askeq for clothes. o Her description tallied with the one given by Mrs, Maxwell and others who knew Himmel, including George MecDonald New York Central track crew foreman who with his men saw Himmel along the railroad about -10 o’clock that morning. At that time Himmel was walking west. : Dr. Benjamin 0. Shook of Spencerville, DeKalb county coroner declared that the murder was premediated, with robbery as the motive. Dr. [Shook interviewed Mrs. Maxwell and from her received the first authentic story of the murder and attack. Mrs. Maxwell said that Himmel whom she knew only as Otto walked into the house with a club in his hand He slugged Miss Murphy evidently killing her instantly ang then continued to beat her about the head. Then he swung his ‘weapon at Mrs. Maxwell who had run into a bedroom, and knocked her to the floor. The man did not say a word during the time he was in the house. - Mrs. Maxwell retained her presence of mind, however and feigned dead. Then Otto began a search of the place upsetting furniture, pulling out drawers and tearing beds apart. Finally he rolled Mrs. Maxwell over and took a purse from her pocket. It contained $1.45 which the killer took. - Dr. Shook said that there was no iquestion but that Himmel intended to murder the women and loot the place. He said that the weapon he used and which has not been found, evidently was a heavy club and that on the eng of it must have been a protruding piece, for there. was a puncture in Miss Murphy’s skull which extended about an inch and a half into head. Miss Murphy had been struck six times on the head and suffered fractures in addition to the puncture above the right eye.

Dedication Program.

The Methodist church program has been a great success as it has proceeded with the various events. The Ladies’ Aid supper was a most outstanding event, the dining room and eats being exceptional. The Women’s Foreign Missionary secieties on Friday had a very large attendance at their open meeting, a very impressive program being rendered. The women had brought in furniture and decorations for Epworth hall and made it a wonderfully inviting place. The [Sunday services were well attended. Dr. C. B. Croxall delivered a pleasing address, the pastor received members into the church ang five children were baptized. More than 200 people attended the Musician’s Orchestra program in the evening in spite of the terrible storm that was raging. This has been announced as one of the best musical programs heard for years in the city of Ligonier. The next event is the Community Men’s Banquet this evening at 6:30. | Peath of Child : | Bugene Delos Dunlap aged nine lm;onths son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dunlap died at the family home in Millersburg Friday morning of pneumonia. Surviving besides the parents are two brothers Donald Ray and John Edgar and one sister J essie Ruth The grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Dunlap of R. R. 1 Millersbuarg and Mrs. Mamie McCloughlan of Wawaka Eugene McCloughlan and a great grandmother Mrs. McCloughlan both of Wolf Lake. The funeral rites ‘wera held from the late home Monday afternoon with Rew, Riley of the Lutheran church of that place officiating. Burial was made in Union Chape} cemetery. The body was brought to ‘thig city to the Brown funera! home and prepared for burial later returned the home. The deceased was & nephew of Miss Delphia Dunlap and David Dunlap of this city. . 5 4 To Serve Wines Simple American wines but no distilled liquors will be served at for- | mal White House dinners Mrs, Frank|lin D. Roosevelt said after a ‘conference with the President. T e L | Th%nmtm 'Wi&':mflt&?i" day night at the home of Mrs. Arthur

SOCIETIES ENTERTAIN.

The Two Missionary Societles of the Methodist Chureh Entertain 120 Ladies Friday. :

[ The two Missionary Societieg of the tFirst Methodist church combined in entertaining at afternoon tea Friday |at 2:30. About 120 ladies of the Methodist chureh and community were Dresent. Several out of town guests ‘attended the tea. _ X The ladies met in the auditorium of the new church where a splendid program was given under teh supervision of he presidents of the two socities Mrs. Jennie Drain ang Mrs. QK (Stultz. The program was as follows: [Poem—Building a Temple Mrs, Stultz. : : ~ Roll Call of the memberg of the first Methodist Missionafrys. Society. Any relative of these ladies were ‘asked to stand in recognition of that _name. - Roll Call of present members. Explanation of our years work and announcements—Mrs. Stultz. . Devotions—Miss Blanch Harsh. Stewardship—Mrs. Charles Strait. - IStudy Book—Eastern Women Today and Tomorrow, first five chapters— Miss Palin. Hymn Stories—Miss Mary Reid accompanied on the organ by Miss Martha Hutchison, : The District officers of the society and ministers were called to the front of the church ahq introduced by Mrs. Drain. ~ Prayer by pastor—Rev. C. C. Wischmeier. Dismissed by repeating the benedicton. After the program the guests were invited into Epworth hall and served with tea, dainty sandwiches and wafers. The two tea tables were beautifully and artistically decorated. The color scheme was carried out in pink and green—tea was poured by Mrs. Sam Williams and Mrs. Robert Shobe asssted by Mrs. S. L. Fry, Mrs. Leland ilColbeck, Mrs. Marln Knight and Mrs. {Lawrence Haines, During the tea beau tiful violin musc was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vondefsmith. Epworth hall *was furnished with lamps, comfortable chairs and floral -decorations which gave a most homelike appearance to this splendid room. The service and room as a whoie was 80 lovely and attractive that many compliments i;(vere extended to the committee in charge.

Yquth Shown! Leniency.

Admitting he became frightened and drove away rapidly after an automobile collision Russell Stauffer 20 a farmm hand living north of Ligonier ntered a plea of guilty in tha DeKailb circuit court Saturday to a charge of leaving the scene of an accident without stopping. Stauffer was arrested Friday by Denuty Sheriff 11. N. Grimm.

‘C. D. Kepler Fort Wayne signed the affidavit. His car was damaged to the extent of $25 1n a crash with the defendant’s machine at the intersecion of Roads 6 and 27 at Waterloo. Stauffer speeded up his car but he was followed and the license number identified.

Stauffer told Judge W. P. Endicott ‘that he fleg because he had another man’s license plates on his car havno money to buy a license of his own. His employer Theodore Spurgeon interceded for him. The court released the youth in the custody of Mr. Spurgeon until further orders.

Farm Home Destroyed

The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson southwest of the city was destroyed by fire between twelve and one o’clock Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were awaken by the fallng of the chimney and they made their escape with a grandchild in the bitter colg night just as the roof fell in. A resident of Fort Wayne was traveling on road No. 2 and saw the house on fire and drove over to the place which is a short distance from the road just after the family made their escape. He took Mrs. Johnson and the child-to the home ofi Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schlotterback where they remained the balance of the night. Neighbors were summoned but too late to save any household goods and consequently very little clothing or anything was saved. The loss was practically covered by insurance. At present they are living in a building nearby. : :

Diphtherla Prevention Week * The local members of the Noble County Medical Society under the direction of the State Board of Health is putting on a campaign for diphtheria and sallpox immunization the week of February 5 to February 10. The State Board of Health is furnishing the material for all indigent children free of charge. There will be a very moderate charge for immumizing other children. This Work to be done by the local doctors at their offices. Request blanks for indigent children may be procured through the ‘schools or from Dr, Q. F. Stultz, local chairman of the campaign. : b Library Now Opened The Ligonier public library was ‘openeq again yesterday to the public ‘after being closed for sometime under going changes made by the CWA workers, It has beeh redecorated and now presents a very pleasing appear-

UNION CHURCH SERVICES.

The Cromwell-Wawaka High School Bands Will Furnish MuSic Sunday Evening.

The Presbyterian church will be the meeting place of the union services during February, except the first services. Four splendid programs have been arrangeq for these four evenings of February. ' February 4 — Cromwell-Wawaka iband at high gchool community buildng. February 11 — Chamber of Commerce in charge, Rabbi Stern speaker ‘ February 18—Rev. R. P. J ones, D.D., ‘pastor of South Bend ‘Westminister ;Presbyterian church, speaker. ~ February 25—Cantata by Ladies chorus, directed by Mrs. Stewart. ~ The program Sunday evening will be directed by Max Emery and will be held in the Community Building at 7:30. ~ The following is the program: Prayer—Rev. C. C. Wischmeier. - March—“lntrepidu”, A. M. Chris;tensefn. ; * Overture—“ Grandiose””, E. DeLa. ‘mater, : ‘ March—“Troian Band”, T. B. Boyer ~ “Blue Danube Waltz” — Johann Strauss. : ; English March—“ Colonel Bogey”, Kenith J. Alford. ~ ““Romlance”, Margaret Benson. (March—¢‘Sousa’s Triumphal”, T. B. Boyer. Overature—“One Beautiful Day”, R. E. Hildreth. : ‘March—'‘Clark’s Triumphal”, T. B. ‘Boyer. Benediction. % : “Only Yesterday, - The entire resources of Universal studios were thrown behind the production of “Only Yesterday’”’ John M. [Stahl’s absorbing love drama which is coming next Saturday to the Crystal ‘Theatre. In that matter of cast alone, the picture enlisted the services of more than 90 well-known Hollywood players, headed by Margaret Sullavan, John Boles, Billie Burke and Reginald Denny and including also Edna May Oliver, George Meeker, Benita Hume, Barry Norton, Berton Churchill, Franklin Pangborn, Marie Prevost, Robert McWlade and actually scores ofi others in addition to more than 4,500 extras. More than three mionths were consumed in filming the picture whic}; abounds in lavish scenes inctuding a gay New Year’s Eve celebration at the St. Regis Hotel in New York, Wall [Street on the day of the great market crash, the wild frenzy of Armistice Day, the parade of the first contingent of soldiers up Fifth Avenue on their return from France, a pretentious ball at a Virginia country club and a New York cocktail party in ‘which there are more than 30 speak ing parts. In spite of his panoramic s'plendor the story of “Only Yesterday” is continually centered on the tragie love affiair of Margaret Sullavan and John Boles, A story of heartbreak and courage unsurpased in screen history. .

Death of Joséph Cripe

' Joseph Cripe 77 a native of Elkhart county cied at the home of a brother-in-law James Crothers foar miles northwest of Ligonier. He had been in failing health for the past year ang a half with complications. Surviving are a son James Cripe of Garrett three grandchildren and one great-grandchild two sisters Mrs. C. A. Strine of Benton; and Mrs. Louis Garringer of Millersburg and one brother David Cripe. His wife Rebecca died a number of years ago.

Warmer Weather Today

The first colg wave of 1934 which sent temperatures to the sub-bero mark was ousted last night and today | by a wind which almost equalled the gale that ushered in the cold wave. . Tuesday the mercury gradually mounted and at 4 p. m. stood at 18 degrees. During the past ‘three days there has been a heavy drain sn the coal pile and the supply in bins has dwindled considerably.

Rather a Poor Joke.

Carl Alexander 20 of Fort Wayne disappeared Monday leaving a note in his room to his roommats Harold Kreigh, which read: “Find my body in the Maumee river, S’long. Carl.” Police starteq a search for the body but Carl returned Tuesday and said it was just a practical joke.

Denied New Trial.

The motion of the defendants for o new trial in the case of Addie Varner vs. Dessie M. Lash et al a suit for toreclosure of mortgage and the re. formation in the description of the mortgage filed in the Noble circuit crert was dismissed, ;

Beef Now Subject to Tax

The house agriculture committee approved legislation declating _cattle » basic commodity anie’ the agricmtural adjustment act and subjecting beef to process.uz taxes svch as are now leviedg on cot‘on, wheat corn and pork. ‘ “Dinner At Eight” at Crystal Sunday Monday, Tuesday Feb. 18-19.20.

SOCIAL EVENTS.

Items Gathered by Banner Reporters of Special Interest for its Many Readers, :

Social Hour

About thirty members of the Social ‘Hour were entertaineg Friday night al the home of Miss Louise Inks who wag assisted by Mrs. Phil Schloss and Miss Mabel Schwab. After the business session a social time was enjoyed. The prizes went to Mrs. Nell Sedgwick for anagramg Mrs. J. W. Draper for Hearts and a contest prize for an original story went to Miss Elva Foote, A delicious lunch was served. ‘ s ® @ Birthday Surprise ~ Mrs. Louis Marker was pleasantly surprised Thursday evening when relatives went to her home with a picnic supper to help celebrate her birthday ‘anniversary, Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Foote, Miss Sarah Foote Mr. ang Mrs. Carlos Palmer and fami%:ly Dr. and Mrs, Forrest Beck and danghter ,Riobert Beck, Mrs. Gladys Walters and son Robert of Albion, Heber Winebrenner and Miss Elva il’o‘ote. : v 99 - Entertained at Dinner Mrs. Maurice Hess entertaineq Mrs. Isaac Rose, Mrs. T. N. Siersdorfer Mrs George Brown, Mrs. O. F. Gerber, Mrs. W. B. Inks, Mrs. G. H. Bacheler, Mrs. Ellma Stewart and Mrs. S. J. Williams at the M. E. church supper last Thurs day evening, after which the guests went to the home of the hosess where the evening was spent playing bridge Favors went to Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Bacheler. ' : ;9 ® @ O Birthday Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Harley Fisher enter.. tained at dinner at théir home on Martin street recently in honor of their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fisher who both celebrated their birthday anniversaries in January. Those to take part ‘in the ‘ dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. George Moore of Fort Wayne, Mrs. |[Clata, Drain, Mrs. Calvin Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin D. Smith, ® o Birthday Dinner Sunday ‘a birthday dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ([Louis Marker. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Mr. and ‘Mrs. Grover Smith and daughter Flaine and Mrs. John Hays and son ‘James of Elkhart. The birthdays cele brated were Mr. and Mrs. Marker, Elaine Smith and James Hays. ' 3 ® o 9 | One o’clock Luncheon Mrs. A. D. Newton entertained the members of her bridge club and Mrs. Hazel Williams and Mrs. Chester Freed as substitute guests at a one o’clock luncheon Wednesday. At bridge the high score for the club was made by Mrs, Leland Thompson and the guest favor was given Mrs. Freed. * 8 » Birthday Party. : ~ Mrs. Frank Raubert entertained little folks Saturday afternoon in honor of her daughter Betty who celebrat'ved her sixth birthday anniversary. Birthday cake with candies and other refreshments to the delight of the little folks was enjoyed. Kach guest wasg presenteq a favor, , i s e® L | Sarah Ann Picnie ,

The Sarah Ann picnic club was entertained Saturday night by Mrs. Edwin D. Smitl» on Lincoin Way Waest. After the ainner the eveiling was spent socially, The ten members were present. Mrs. Curt Hire of Albion was an out of town guest. e s

Mrs. William Sack entertaineq the members of her contract bridge club Thursday evening. Mrs. Mary Wagner was a substitute guest. The favors went to Miss Elva Foote and Mrs. M. ‘A. Kirkland. Refreshments were served after the games. ® 9=

. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Summers en‘tertained at a pedro party Wednesday }ev-en-ing for Mr. ang Mrs. Carl Smith Mr. and Mrs. Luther Fry and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cockley. Refreshments were served, o s Mrs. Rolland Baker entertained two tables of guests at bridge Saturday night, The high scores werc made by Mrs. O. G. Bowen ang Mi 3. George Foster. ~ ; ! . . 9 99 3 A chop suey supper was enjoyed Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. ‘Ray Smalley by employees of the ‘Wilkinson Quilt factory. ; see . Mrs. Milo Werich entertained a party of relatives Sunday in honor of ‘her husbandg who celebrated his birth‘day anniversary. ! i®o ° : . Mrs. Ada Jeanneret entertained guests at luncheon Tuesday. The ladies spent the aftermoon doing needlework. X : e | 'Mr. ang Mrs. Marion Galloway will ntertain the members of Arthur Kel.. | ley’s Sunday school class at a picnic supper Tuesday night, February 6th. RN \;. 0 5 : g . Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hile entertain'ed at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. D.. 0. Bechtol and Mr, and Mrs. George “f e ' fed A% f = SR 3 ;’7s:'

ALWAYS FIRSTS WITH THE NEWS

VOL. 68 NO. 1

U&STREASURY GAINS. 3 BILLIONS

PROCLAMATION . REDUCES THE DOLLAR GOLD CONTENTS TO 15 5/21 GRAINS.

President Franklin D, Roosevelt gs. _ lablished a 59.06 Cent Dollar - Wednesday,

59'1;;933233td01}1()03eve1t established ga .an.nounced a;r o ear the credit, swbiliggngof;; o e ing this nation’ G T prptect : S foreign commerce. By a stroke of his pen at 3:3¢ p.m the president reduceq e the gold content of the official dollar to 15 5/21 &rains, nine-thenths fine. It Was reby gtatuag, " EHne set Heretotore __Thereby the treasury gained a profit of nearly $2,700,000,000 on its gold .holdings.. From this profi* g aute. g‘la“cany established a $2,000,000,000 laxl‘l’d for use in controlling the dol. ‘ar's value in international exchange and for regulating the real value of .the dollar in terms of commodities at home. : The president’s proclamation combleted a long train of events, starting last March, which in effect changes ~the.eutlre monetary foundation of the nation and which also goes far to esta.bl;fsfh a new financial set up in the government. The treasury ang not the federal reserve system now is the monetary heart of the nation’s financial organism. ' ~ Starting probably at once, the treasury, through the stabilization fund, will dead in gold and foreign exchange and bonds as may be deemed necessary. A corps of foreign exchange experts lizc been selecteq to advis- the secretary of the treasury in the operations, but the names have not been announced. The president’s own explanation of his action, contained in the proclamation signed by himself and, like all proclamations, by the secretary of state, follows in part: “Whereas, I find, upon investigation that the foreign commeree of the United States is adversely affected by | reason of the -depreciation in the value of the currencies of other governments in relation to the present stand “ard value of gold,’and that an economic emergency requires an expansion of credit; and * * * ) ‘““Whereas, I find from my investigation, that, in order to stabilize domestic prices and to protect :he foreign commerce against the adverse ‘effect of depreciated foreign currencies, it is necessary to fix the weight of the gold dollar at 15 5/21 grains nine-tenths fine. ‘“Now, therefore, be it known that I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, president of the United States, by viytue of the authority vested in me by section 43, title 111 of said act of May 12, 1933, a 8 amended and by virtue of all other authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim, order, ‘direct, declare and fix the weight of the gold dollar to be 15 5/21 grains nine-tenthg fine, from and after the date and hour of this proclamation. The weight of the silver dollar is not altered in any manner by reason of thig proclamation. “This proclamation shall remain in force and effect until and unless repealed or modified by act of congress of by subsequent proclamation; and notice is hereby given that I reserve thj right by virtue of the authority veged in me to alter or modify this proclamaion as the interest of the United States may seen o require.” Shortly after the President signed his proclamation, the treasury announced that a new form of currency was being prepared by the bureau of engraving to take.care of the problems created by transfer of title to all federal reserve bank gold to the treasury. Gold certificates the rame size as currency now in circulation will be used. Instead of the absolute promise to pay i ngold carried by gold certificates previously issued, however, these will say: ~ “rhis is to certify that there is on deposit in the treasury of the United States of America (blank) doliars in gold, payable to the bearer on demand as authorized by law.” : .~ Death of Former Besiden::. . The body of Mrs. Ben Earl was bm’r:shtto the Brown Funeral home Wednesday afternoon where it will lie in state until two o’clock Friday afternoon when funeral services will be held and 'bum\;ur be made in Oak Park cemetery. L OMirs. Earl, aged T 2 years passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lena Hampton in Bremen where Barl was an employe in the Lyon & [ T o e g, Ha ka of Bremer w o g roed of Obicago and Mrs. Frank Wi .