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RAY LOY, THEODORE AMELING, DEMOCRATS AND ROY JORG AND GEORGE FOSTER WOULD LIKE TO BE MAYOR OF LIGONIER

Many Come Forward as the Time for Filing Comes to a Close to Fill the Places on the Tickets —Schuyler Sackett Will Be Justice of the Peace

‘With the closing of the time for the filing for office Saturday night a large number of candidates had filed for city offices. Both parties have a full ticket in the city, but nb democrat filed for the office of justice ot the peace in Perry township and Schuyler C. Sackett republican will pe unopposed for that offiice. | Ray Loy candidate for mayor on the democrat ticket is a young man with a great deal of business training having conducted the Loy store for a number of years which he recently scld. He is now associated in the monument business with W. B. Inks. Theodore Ameling, the other democratic candidate for mayor is a contractor living on Lincoln Way West. Roy Jorg filed late Thursday afterroon on the republican ticket' for mayor. Mr. Jorg is the proprietor and owner of the Ligonier hatchery has served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and is now Exalted ruler of the Blks lodge, - George D. Foster the other republican candidate for mayor has a number of years conducted the community sales in Ligonier and is well known all over the northern part of the state. Mr. Foster is a director of the Elkbart County Mutual Insurance Company. The candidates are all good business men-and have had plenty of experience in that line. y Three young men of the city are out for the office of clerk on ‘the democrat ticket, they are all well known. They are Russel Smith, Don Cotherman and Edward Bourie. Two have filed on the republican clerk ticket and are strong candidates. They are Herbert Cockley and Mrs. Martha Lough. _For ireasurer each party have one; candidate, Mrs. Harriett ’'Andrews, democrat anq Mrs. Evelyn Bobeck, republican. | For councilman at large the democrats have two and the repubilcans three. Walter Rex and George Honert will make the race for the democrats and Leroy Kellam, Harry Vance and Harley Fisher for the republicans. Council of the First ward the democrats have three candidates in the person of Chas. VanNover the present councilman from that ward ang Melvin Drain and Alfred Brady. The republican candidate is Willis MeMecGuire. i Councilman Second Ward there is one democrat, Maynarq Misner, while the republican have two Walter Wolf and Vern Fisher. Councilman Thirq Ward the democrats have two Luther Cooper the present township assessor and Ellsworth Stephens. The republicans al--80 have two Will Hire and Bernar-d Baughman. s The city ticket follows: ' Ligonier Ticket For Mayor Democrat—Ray Loy, Theo. Ameling. Republican—Roy Jorg and George D. Foster. . Clerk Democrat—Russell Smith, Edward Bourie, Don Cotherman. {Republican—Martha Lough, Herbert Cockley. Treasurer Democrat—Harriet Andrews Republican—Evelyn Bobeck : * ‘Councilman-At-Large Democrat—Walter Rex, George Honert Republican—i Leroy Kellam, Harry Vance, Harley Fisher. Councilman First Warg . Democrat—Chas, VanfNover, Melvin Drain, Aifred Brady. Republican—Willis McGuire. . Councilman Second Ward Democrat—Maynarq Misner Republican—Vern Fisher and Walter Wolf. 5 Councilman Third Ward : Democrat—Luther Cooper, Ellsworth Stephens. Republican —Bernard Baughman, will Hire. :

TOWNSHIP TICKET Democrat Ticket For Trustee—Hascall Crothers is a candidate for re-election. Advisory Board—Ear] Neufer, Jacod Beckner and Charles Wemple. REPUBLICAN TICKET : For Justice of Peace—Schuyler C. Sackeft. For Trustees the republicans have a fleld of three candidates composed of Arthur Claudon, Lester Blake and Advisory Board—QGeorge Decker,

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e e R RIS TR AAR T VLR D D ATI Harry Schlotterback andg Dean Cochran. Noble County Tickets | For 'Congress ' Democrat—James I, Farley, Auburn Republican — David Hogg, Fort iWayne; walter Helmke, Fort Wayne. For State Representative Demograt—Theodore J. ‘Spurgeon, rear ‘Ligonier. Republican—lsaac Deter, Kendallylle; John iSchermerhorn, Orange {ownship; John 8. Clark, Avilla; Earl Leroy Stewart, Ligonier. - For Prosecuting Attorney Democrat—Glenn E. Thrapp, Kendallville. ‘ Republican—Leo C. Rumbaugh, Al bion; Porter D. Crowell Kendallville. For Auditor Democrat—Roy Rice Jefferson township; William R. Ross, Avilla;. William Favinger, Albion. Republican—Gerry DeHoff, Kendall ville; Paul J. Frehse, near Kendail. ville; Karl D. Knapp Washington township. For Treasurer . Democrat—S. Aubrey Todd Ken: dallville. ; " {Republican—Forrest H. Parker, Albion; Harvey T. Ott, near Merriam; Harry Brown, near Ligonier. For Recorder Democrat—Mrs. Jennie Faux, Allbion. Republican—Mrs. Blanche E, Bidlack Rome City. : ‘ For Sheriff Democrat—lrvin M. Cazier. Republicain—Marion G. Galloway, Ligonier; Kenneth Magauson, Albion; Plen Yoder, near Avills; Guy Barnes JAgONOW - - R iol For Alssessor Democrat—J. Homer Starkey, Kimmell; George Iddings, Allen township. " Republican—George S. Bouse, Albion; Charles Black Albion; (. J. Munton, Kendallville, : For Surveyor i ! Democrat—Harry Mortorff, Albion ~ Republican—Warren J. Miller, near Kendallville. For Coroner : ~ Democrat—Richard D. Berhalter, Kendallville; Robert C. Luckey Wolf, Lake. : : ~ Republican—Wesley H. Miser Albion; Myron C. Hutchins, Kendallville; Dea R. McDonald, Kenddllville. 3 For Commissioner—{North Distmact ~ Democrat—Robert E. Kenny, near Ligonier. ! ~ Republican—Morton Wible, Wayne ‘township; Rush Cunningham. near Ligonier. ~ For Commissioner—Middle District | Democrat —Paul Weimer, Allen township. Republican—Cleo A. Green, Sparta ‘township Charles Schmuck, Jefferson township.

County Council

Democrat—First district, John R. Reese, Perry township; second district, Noah Stump, Kimmell; third district, Ray Glass, Jefferson town. ship; fourth district, 0. T. Sawyer, Wayne township; at-large, William W. Dibble, Green township, Edward, G. Resler, Elkhart township, and Frank Harper Sparta township. » Republican—First gistrict, Charles F. Beers, Kimmell; second- district Elmer E, Cole, York township; third district,” Isaac MecConnell,, Green township; fourth district, Perry Dicken, Wayne township; at-large, George Gilbert Washington township, Walter, Rhea, Orange township, and Ray E. Davis Kendallvillle, : Delegates to State Convention Democrat—Washington and York townships, Lloyd W. Bender, Albion; Sparta township, Edwin Kiine, Cromwell; Perry township, Willilam H. Wigton and Edward R. Pisher, Ligonier; Elkhart township, John H. Tierney, Wawaka; Noble township, Mary Seymoure, Wolf Lake; Green and Jefferson townships, Malcomb E. Leitch, Albion; Orange township, Clement G. Routsong, Rome City; Wayne township, Rex S. Emerick, Walter Kaiser Augustus Fetter, Arthur Wagner; Allen township, Peter Dolan, Patrick Hunt, Avilla; Swan township, Mary | Riecke, LaOtto; Albion township, Jane Eagles, Albion. - Republican—Washington and Nogle townships, John Adair, Albion; Sparta township, com Bunger, nier; nxm,. and Ww mL m' AOS M 3wv,; k €

LIGONIER.NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY. APRIL 1%, 1984

340 CANDIDATES IN NOBLE.

One Hundred and Eighty Seven Republieans, 153 Democrats—To. tal Registration 14,000,

There are 340 candidates seeking noxififin:fron on the various city and coun icKets in Noble county at the primary, May Bth, according to a report submitted by County Clerk Harold V. Curtis. Of this number 187 are seeking nomination on the republican ticket and 153 on the democratic licket.

Mr. Curtis also reports there were 14,000 voters registered. He is now checking over the registeration cards to ascertain how many cards are duplicated, and to date has found very few, and does not think the total number of registrations will be reduced much from the total number given out by him Wednesday morning. Accorge ing to the records in his office there was a total vote cast in the 1932 election of 11,762. . This makes a total of 2,248 more voters registered at the present time than thé vote of the 1932 election, ! N

Noble County Sheriff Irvin M. Cazier gives mnotice to the public to be on the lookout for gypsies which are touring through this section at the present time. It is the method of all officers to keep the gypsies moving as in most sections where they are allowed to camp and loiter around a property loss is likely to be sustained. Just. recently in Elkhart county a robbery it is saig was committed by members of a roaming band. Sheriff Crazier states that in the rural community or in villages that furnish no police protection he will be glad to answer calls to move the gypsies on g 0 that they will not be allowed to camp in the community.

A number of improtant meetingswill be held by the Eagle lodge within the next few weeks. On Saturday, April 14, a special meeting will be held when a class of candidates will be initiated. It is expected that an Elkhart team will do the work. April 24 the nomination of officers will be held and on Tuesday, May Bth election of officers will take place. The installation of officers will be held on Tuesday June 12th. Ernest Coe state secretary of Eaglegs will attend the meeting Saturday night. : U. B. Christian Endeavor - Beulah Rice presented the topic in a very pleasing manner Sumli ‘evefi. We-had -8 Far-gues [S, LHe Hamn ‘I. choir, Pwo of. these, Edna and Robert Kelley brought us a message in song. 'Nadja Horne also "sang a solo. If you are one of the many young people who do not attend any other Sunday evening service why not atter.d the U. B. Christian Endeavor? These are very interesting meetings and well worth while. Next Sunday evening Robert McGuire will be leader. . Man Missing. At the request of relatives Kosci‘usko county authorities are making on effort to locate Lyman Menzie, a farmer, who resided in the vicinity of Chapmon lake and who disappeared while on a shopping tour in Warsaw, March 28. When last seen he was departing from a siore, apparently with the intention of going to his home. Relativeg have informedcounty authorities that no reason is known for his ’ disappearance. . R ——— | Dwight Griffith Improving. Cecil Grifith and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mathews and son Bobby and George Hostetter were in Ann Arbor, Mich.,, to visit Dwight Griffith, a patient of a hospital there and Mrs. Grifiith who is with her son. They found Dwight greatly improved and he is able to sit up a while each day.

The Federal Emergency Relief administration ‘began its activities at Kendalllville Tuesday when 20 men forming thie first contingent began work. The FERA is the parent parent organizaton of whch the CWA was a'part and is designed as a long-time relief measure. More men will be put to .work later.

The Sparta Township Home Diivision will meet at the home of the president Mrs. Blanche Hoak WednesfGay afternoan April 18th ‘“Vegetable Cookery’”? _will be demonstrated. Bring your surplus seeds, bulbs or shrubbery and exchange with your neighbors,

Monday a deal was closed whereby Mr. and Mrs. Earl Creps became the owners of the property in which they have resided the past five years. Miss Ina Chapman was the owner of the property.

Ligonier experienced real summer weather Monday when the mrcury reacheq 77 degrees. Many persons are now busy engaged in raking their yards. : South Bend Man iKllsl Self. Charles E. Little, 68, retired car penter comstractor of South Bend, fatally shet himselt in a hotel in Chi-

To Keep Gypsies Moving.

Eagles Meeting.

FERA Started.

Home Division Meeting

Buys Property.

Mereury Up to 77.

nvnu»cflmns MET Gather at Kendal{o;flw, Enjoy Banguet and Program'and Hold Business -fiesslon ~_The Rural Le‘tt&r Carriers association ang -Auxiliat\& of Noble county ‘held their quartc’{"ly meeting at the American Legion hall at Kendallville The meeting was' sponsored by the rural carriers of\ Avilla. Fourteen carriers ang several substitutes with. their families 60 in all, attended. : After a delicious potluck supper a varied program was presented consisting of a piano; selection by John Runden; tap dance Earl and Mearl Blough; reading Marie Barcus, xylophone selection ‘Davig Runden; piano selection, Bernard Renner; reading Laura Ellen Williams; vocal solo Mr, Heuten; tap dancé Roy Pray and a song and acrobatic? dance number by Mary Jane Kaufman. After the program a business meeting was helq in which delegates were electeq to attend- the state convention. Two visitors attended the meeting Mr. Barcus carrier of Churubusco and Postmaster Baum o§ Avilla.

EScaped from Prison.

Tuesday afternoon Chiet of Police Thomas L. Cass saw'a suspicious looking character on Gavin street he apprehended him and the man who was Frank Wiebangs said he had escaped from the state prison at lona, Mich., a week ago. He was taken to the city jail where he was lodged while Police Chief Cass communigated with officers at lona. They stat%fl that he was due for parole and that a parole would be granted rather than go to the expense of returning him there. He was serving time on an automobile robbery.

- Shows Imcrease The Studebaker edrporation’/and its subsidiaries showed a net profit of §54,619 during the 10 months it was under receivership in 1933, thé annual financial statement showed. Paul G. Hoffman one of the receivers, issued a forms,f”,éta.tement saying that 10,067 orders were received in March of thig year, the largest amouat received one month for five years. fndications are that April orders also will exceed 10,000, he said. y

Married 55 Years,

Next Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dea Trowl, five miles northwest of Wawaka will occur the fiftyfifth anniversary of Mr; and Mrs. Walter Trowl of Elkhart. At noon a dinner for the immediate members of the {i. iii-‘ : W% : h‘# be_held, “‘;:\.,, e Upen house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. will be observed. The golden wedding anniversary observed five years ago was largely attended, 5

District Meeting Held

Funeral directors in Noble, DeKalb LaGrange ang Steuben counties attended a meeting at Kendallville Tuesday evening sponsored by the Indiana Funeral Directors Association. Thirty were present from the various towns ang cities in the four counties. The presidents of the National and State association were present. George W. Brown and Louis Kerr were in attendance from Ligonier. g

“Que Vadis” To Be Presented

The religious drama Quo Vadis which will be presented at the Union church services Sunday evening at tl.e Community building is expected to draw a large crowd. Seven different churches of Goshen are participating in the presentation of the drama. The cast and a synopsis of the scenes wiil be found on page two. e

Attention Employers

Saturday April 14 1934 ig the day on which all employers will be expected to have submitted their applications to the N. R. A. for copies of the Labor Provisions of their codes it is announced today by Fred Hoke State N. R. A, Compliance Director. Get your application form fromx the Chamber of Commerce. :

Candidate Banquet

A Candidate Banquet will be spongsored by the Lions Club of this city Friday April 20 at 12:05 P. M. Price 75¢ per plate. Reservations must be made by Wednesday April 18th. The committee in charge is Dr. Quentin Stultz J. Herbert Cockley and Marlin Knight, « Karl Knapp Candidate, Karl D. Knapp of Washington town ship, a candidate for the republican nomination for auditor, was a visitor in Ligonier Monday. Mr. Knapp at one time was in business here and later worked as field man for Straus Brothers. : ‘

Elks Meeting

About thirty-five attended the regular meeting of the Elks lodge Tues day evening. The annual report was given and the new secretary J. Bruce Schutt who is filling the unexpired term of Tom Jeanneret was installed ‘into office. :

Auxiliary Meeting, - Monday night at the meeting of the Legion Auxiliary, past presidents will be honored. A special program followed by a social hour and refresh. ‘ments will be a feature. All members are urged to be presnt.

CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. B. F. Ditman and Mrs. Henry Poyser Well Known Here Passed Away During Past Week

Mrs. Sarah Ann Ditman, widow of B. F. Ditman died Friday, April 6, 1934, aged 82 years, four months and ten days at the home of her son Vernon Ditman on West Third street tkis city. Soon after her marriage in 1871 she moved with her husband from Pennsylvania to LaGrange county she made her home until the death of Mr. Ditman in 1932. Since that time she was tenderly cared for by her son and wife. She was a member of the Methodist church of Topeka and was very active in churq\h work. Mrs. Ditman had a striking personality and had a host of friends to mourn her death. The only near survivnig relatve is the son and his wife. The funeral services were held from the Beulah chapel east of Topeka and burial was made in the church cemetery. Rev. C. C. Wischmeier of the local M. E. church had charge of the services.

Death of Mrs. Poyser.

Mrs. Mary Poyser, 62, wife of Henry Poyser, died Monday night at the family home near Cromwell. She is survived by her husband; a son, Lee Poyser and a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wolf, both of Kimmell; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Will Schlotterback, of Ligonier ang Mrs. Carl Knapp of Cromwell and four brothers, William Pollock of Pierceton, Jacob Pollock of Ligonier and Eli Pollock of Marshall, Mich., and Henry Pollock of Goshen. Funeral servces were held at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon at the late home. Rev. John Pettit of the Lutheran church officiating. Burial wag in Sparta cemetery. ; '

Observes 90th Anniversary.

'S. F. Evans celebrated his §oth birthday anniversary Tuesday April 10 in his home in Millersburg. Twenty two of his relatives and friands came to> help him celebrate the occasicn. A picnic dinner was served at noon at one long table on which a large basket of spring flowers, ninety blossoms formed a beautiful ceunterpiece. Mr. Evans, and his guests spent the day reminiscing. telling stories of the Cvil war, and visitinz., At four o’clock the small children from the school came to the front door and sang “Happy Birthday to You” a greeting which was thoroughly enjoyed by Mr. Evans and his friends. Mr. Evans was presenied with gifts and many flowers. Mr. Evans is quite g-:tive for a man o s years and " always been interested in the welfare of his community. He was trustee of Benton township for ten years and for many years was a buyer of timker and live ;stock, He was married to Elizabeth Silburn near Ligonier on October 25 1868 and has lived in this vicinity continuously since that time He is the only Civil war veteran now living in Millersburg. : | At Wolf Lake Hospital. J. M. Richmond stepped on a rusty nail last Friday which ran into his foot and he was taken to the Luckey ‘hospital where he had the bone scraped and the wound cauterized and properly dressed. He will be off has feet for several days. Theodore Miller who has been suffering with necrosus of the jpone in his thigh for several years submitted tG. on operation at the Wolf Lake hospital and is doing well after the operation. Mrs, Taz Brumbaugh submitted to a major operation at the Luckey hospital ten days ago and is doing amazingly well under the conditions.

Four Candidates For State Chairman. Following an announcement by Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch of Indiana polis incumbent chairman that he would not seek reelection as state Democratic chairman it was reported that four of the likely candidates will be: ‘ Edward Elsner Seymour; James D. Adams, Columbia City, chairman of the state highway commission; Thomas McConnel Fowler present Second distriet: chairman and William Storen Scotftsburg state treasurer.

Mayor Auman Not a Condldgte,

Mayor W..C. Auman, who late Saturday afternoon fileq his declaration of of candidacy for the democratie nomination for mayor, went to Albion Monday morning and withdrew the ‘declaration. The original filing came ag a surprise shortly before the deadline for such declarations, since he had previously announced he would not be a candiddte. His withdrawal leaves on William Reinbolt and Forrest Frey as candidates for the democratic nomination. Six republicans are in the field. .

14,300 Voters Register

The first period for the registration of voters in DeK#lb county ended %Mo.nday'nlght with approximately 14,300 having qualified to vote at the primary Tuesday May 8 This ex\ceeds by 1,600 the record mumber of votes cast in the county in a general election which was in' 1932, f Candidate for Trustee. Lester Blake, farmer residing west of the city has announcéq that he is a candidate for trustee of Perry town. ship on the reépublican ticket.

SOCIAL EVENTS.

items Gathered by Bammer Reperters : of Specidl Interest for its Many Readers.

Engagemént Announced.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Marker delightfully entertained at dnner Sunday the followng relatives and friends: Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Foote and daughter, Marcelle, Miss Sarah Foote, Dr. and Mrs. Forest Beck and daughter Martha Jane, Mrs. Carlos Palmer, son John and daughter Jane, Mrs. Gladys Walters and son Robert, Mr. Frank Foote, Mr. Robert Beck, all of Albion: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rimpler of Goshen; Heber Winebrenner of Mersiam; Mrs. Ethel Mason of Fort Wayne and Miss Elva Foote of this city. The dinner was served cafeteria style and at the small tables, where the guests assembled founq favors announcing the approaching marriage of Mrs. Ethel Mason and Mr. Frank Foote and the engagement of Miss Marcile Marker and Mr. Heber Winebrenner. ® 9 O

Farwell Party.

Mrs. Russell Smith, Mrs. Don Cotherman and Miss Louise Wemple entertained guests Tuesday evening for the pleasure of Mrs, James Ceulter at the Smith home. The party was a farwell for Mrs. Coulter who will soon join her husband in Akron, Ohio to reside. Four tables of bridge were in play during the evening and favors went to Miss Louisa King, Miss Lenore Kunkalman and Mrs. Howard Garl. A personal farewell gift was presented Mrs. Coulter. A dainty lunch was served. ® o 9 4

Mrs. Audley Green, assisted by Mrs. Charles Strait, Mrs. Q. F. Sutltz, Mrs. Roy Jorg entertained twenty-seven members and guests of the Sarah McKenzie Missionary society at the Missionary Mystery Neighbors party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Green. A very interesting program was enjoyed followed by a social time and refreshments. i® 8 0

Mrs. Chester Hile was pleasantly surprised when friends went to her home on Martin street Monday night with a picinc supper to help celebrate her birthday anniversary, After the serving two tables of bridge and one of thum were formed and bridge favors went to Mrs. Dean Bobeck and Miss Beulah Hite. Rhum gavors went to Mrs. D. O. Bechtel and Mrs. W. H. Wigton. iyt : .® e 0 tained the memibers of their Couple Picnic bridge club Thursday. evening following the supper bridge was enjoved and favors went to Mrs. L. L. Koon Mrs, Hascall Crothers, Rollin Baker and Mr. Crothers. The club will meet April 19 with Mr. and Mrs. Baker. e o Mrs. A. B. Weaver entertained the A, B. C. club Thursday at a one o’clock luncheon. The aftermcon was spent playing bridge and high score was made by Mrs. Karl Decker. Mrs. E. M. Leader will entertain the club next Thursday evening at a six o'clock dinner followed by bridge. ee ~ The W. R. C. bunco benefit ‘was well attended Thursday night and it was considered a success financially. The prizes went to Mrs. Delia Horne, Mrs. Barl Taylor, E4d Sisterhen and Glenn Engle. During the evening a cake was auctioned off which went to Ed Sisterhen. " ®. % O Buffet Supper Dr. and Mrs. Q. F. Stultz entertained ten guests at a buffet supper Friday evening, after which bridge was enjoyed and favors went to Mr, and Mrs. Roy Jorg and Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Green. : oS

The Lion club’s dance which was held Saturday night at Hotel Ligonier was well attended. The music was of a high class and everyone had a fine time. The Lions hope to have a number of dances in the future. 9 o 0

Mr. an @Mrs. Leland Calbeck entertained the members of their picinc couple club Friday evening. At cards high scores were made by Mr. and Mrs Ray Loy. ! :® ¢ 9

The Social Hour will meet Friday night with Mrs. Ben Conrad assisted by Mrs, Thelma Todd. g e e ® Mrs. A. L. Martin entertained the Ladies Aid of the Christian church Tueésday afternoon. _ b o : ‘- o 0 Mrs. W. B. Inks will entertain the Friday bridge club at luncheon to-: MOITow. 7 s 00 Miss Leonore Kunkalman will entertain her bridge club tonmight. L ® e » ~ Mrs. Ray Loy will entertain hel contract bridge club tonight. ; mssm Wagner entertained her bridge ciub last evening. ; 2 i . s 0 ~Mrs. Harry Pollard will entertain ‘her bridge ctub tonight. e ¢BO : ~ Mrs. Wallace Bobeck will entertain her ibridge club ;,tam%ut. 2 eo s G i

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S 3 R UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER CAN- - DIDATES TO GIVE ELECTION "BOARDS REAL WORKOUT. T g Unemployment Byings Out Many Candidates—l,72o Persons File | in Lake County. Unprecedented number of candjdates are in the race for city, county, township and congressional offices in the May primaries. So great is the number of office seekers that county election oflicials predict that geveral days will be requireg®even to record an unofficial vote. ’ In Lake county alone 1,720 persous have filed their candidacies with the county clerk. Allen county is second in number with 1,021; over 750 have filed in Elkhart county. - Even the less densely populated counties the lists run from 300 to 500. One reason for the increased number of candidates was given as unemvloyment. Another js the fact that the 1933 legislature postponed city elections scheduled last year until this year, thereby making it necessary to place hundreds of miore names on the ballots. All city, township and county officers will be nominated in thep rimary May B,.along with delegates to the state republican and democratic conventions. Candidates for Indiana’s 12 seats in the national house of representatievs also. will 'be nominated, . - The lengthy ballots and the new state regstration law are expected to result in considerable confusion durmg the primary. : The registration law was passed last year and becomes effective for the first time May 8. Co-operation of newspapers and city election officials has resulted in a much larger registration than was anticipated. . The deadline for registration was Monday. Persons who failed to register before that time will not be per‘mitted tqg vote. The record breaking number of candidates is not limited to county, city and township offices, however. A total of 70 persons has entered the congressional race. o ~REfplicans. greatly outnumbered the democrats in a majorfty of cases. This is explained by the fact thay many of the offices now are held by democrats who were able to shut out competition. : Vigo county, with 971 candidates appears to have the third largest number of persons seeking political office.

Elkhart Group Meeting. The Elkhart Group consisting of rine church will meet at the United Brethren church for an all day meeting Friday April 13th with the following program: 10:00 Address, Dr. E. E. Harrls, Dayton Ohio. 10:30 Pastors’ Conference ' 11:15 Debate, ‘“‘Resolved that the Preaching Period in the Unified Service is a Better Opportunity for the Pastor than that afforded by the regular service.” 12:00 Luncheon. 1:25 Address Rev. A. Bash Arford, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2:30 Round table discussion: Some of the important things before the church today. > . Found Dead In Bed. James F. Reed aged 82 years pioe neer resident of LaGrange coanty was found dead in beq at the home of his daughter Mrs. N. C. Newnam at Kendallville with whom he made his home during the winter monts. Death was believed to have been due to a heart attack. Coroner Robert C. Luckey of Wolf Lake was called. Mrs. Newnam discovered that her father had died when she went into his bedroom shortly before 8 o’clock Saturday morning. It was apparent that death hag oceurred a few hours tefore, _ Sundady School Class Meeting. The IBAUBBU Sunday school class will hold their monthly class meeting at the home of the teacher, Mrs. O. V. Barger, Tuesday evening, April 17th. Pot luck supper at 7:00 o’clock. If memory gerves us right the last meeting held at ‘‘Ma’s” forty-two was pres ent. Lets plan on being present and bring suggestions .for a better, and larger class. We also wish to plan for our bake sale Saturday, April 21 at the Jet White store. We are expecting you. ’ : Big Field of Mhhis. , A-record field of approximately 760 candidates is entered in the primary elections to be held in Elkhart county on May Bth. The exact number will uot be ascertaineq until a final check 1s made. But at the county clerk’s office in Goshen it was said that a tofor lists of delegates for which only