Ligonier Banner., Volume 68, Number 22, Ligonier, Noble County, 28 June 1934 — Page 1

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LIGONIER FIRG; BLASS POSTOFFIGE

WILL COME UNDER THAT CLASSIFICATION JULY FIRST SAYS DEPARTMTNT.

Geo. Master Garment Company and Wirk Garment Industries are Largest Patrons.

For the first time in its history the Ligonier postoffice will become a first class postoffice July first of this year and will be the only first clasg office under this classifiication in Noble county. The step forward means an increase in the salary of the local postmaster from $2,600 to $3,300; also means an increase in the salary of the deputy postmaster. The change will not affect any other em ploye of the office. The number employed at present outside ofi postmaster and Deputy is six in the office, two city carriers and an assistant carrier and four rural carriers. Postoffices are not classified according to the size of the cities.and towns in which they are located, but by the gross amount of actual cash business passing ° through the office. Ligonier has been classed as a secCond class office for a number of years. : To attain the position of a first class office it is necessary for the receipts to reach the amount of $40,000 in business during the calendar year, which ends on January first of each year, but the classification does not take place until the first of July, which is the end of the postal year. It is safe to say the receipts of the localkoflice this year will be in excess of $65,000. The large amount of business passing through this office is furnished by the Geo. Master Garment company and the Wirk Garment Industries. These companies pay into the local office from $35,000 to $45,000 a year and each year this amount in increasing. ; Postmaster W. S. Milner has been highly complimented on the efficiency of the force of the Ligonier postoffice. There are very few first class postoffices in cities the size of Ligonier jn the United States. : The majority of shifts -during the past year were downward. Eight were raised from second class, while 52 were reduced from first to second class. The changes in this locality were as follows: Kendallville from @ irst class to a second class; Albion will he reduced from second class Lo thuirdgeclass and the following third class offices will be reduced to fourth class, Ashley,. Bunker Hill, Largo, Millersburg, Orlando and Saint Joe. Wll Be Placed In Second Class BEffective July 1 the Kendallville postoffice will be reduced from a first class to second class office according to an official bulletin received from the postoffice department at Wwashington, D. C., by Postmaster Walter E. Wehmeyer. Reduction in the postal receipts at the office during 1933 resulted in the change of classification, According to postal regulations, a first class postoffice must show & gross business in postal receipts of $40,000 or more. Since the increase of postage rates in 1932 the basis of classification has been made by reducing the gross business 15 per cent. During the year of 1933 the Kendallville office did a gross business of hmore than $40,000 but the reduction of 15 per cent placed the amount for classification below the stipulated amount. eg o

Attended Reunion In attendance at the Thompson school reunion on Sunday were Allan Ramsby age 93 born and reared within less than half mile of the corners, his brother Alfred age 89 who has lived all his life less than half a mile from the same placeand while not, present, Alvin 86 was at and lives in Topeka and has never lived farther away than that. With Alfred was two sons, a daughter and two grndchildren and one great grandchild. With Allan a daughter and granddaughter. Not many families live 80 long unbroken and so close to gether. : Here Is One For Ripley. Mrs. Maude Leins residing east o 1 Kendallville at Beachwood gardens while preparing breakfast broke open an egg which was somewhat large: than the average egg, when she discovered inside the first shell anotner egg with a hard shell that was long and slender. The contents on the outside shell were about normal, ~ Auxiliary Plenie -a& memibers of the American Leon” Auxiliary will meet in regular session at the Ruple cottage at lake supper will be served at 6:30. Anyone desiring transportation to the or 1 @(W ; ml . At this fifi,

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FEW VOTERS REGISTERING

Most Eligible Voters - Registered During Campaign Before : Primary o

Only a few voters have registered at the county clerk’s office since the second registration period opened May 15, a week after the primary election. Most of the eligible voters were registered during the house-to-house campaign before the primary. Residents of the county who have not registered must do so to vote in the general election in WNovember. The present registration period will continue until 29 days before the general election. Township assessors have registration blanks for voters unable to call at the county clerk’s office. An intensive registration campaign will probably be staged by both parties ‘before the period closes. Changes of address must be reported to the clerk’s office 'by the voter in order that his registration card appears in the proper precinct. Failure to report a removal from one precinet to another will invalidate the registration card. : :

Here For Funeral

The funeral service for Mrs. Fre. Burkhart were held Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. Louis Sisterhen. Those from a distance attending ‘the funreal were: Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Burkhart of Monroe, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Burkhart and daughters Lois, Donna Dell and Joan and Mr. and Mrs. John Weldy of Reading Mich., Mr. and Mrs. David Rosenbury, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bechtol and son Charles Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Mrs. Ike Adams and son Burl- all of Jackson, Mich., Mr. and@ Mrs. Sam Burkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Gearhart of Edon, Ohio Mr. and Mrs., Glen Gates and son Otto and Mrs. Russel Teagarden of Hamilton, Ind. Mrs. Arthur Hossinger and son Raymond and Mrs. John Yergen of Kendallville. . ;

Florida Picnic.

The Florida Ramblers reunion was held at the home ofi Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hooten in Wawaka. One hundred and twenty-five were present. The old officers were retained for the ensuing year, who are: President, Gross Galloway; vice president, F. L. Rockhill; gecretary-treasurer, Mrs. C. R. Graves. A very fine program was given in charge of Mrs. Fredonna Barnhart. Among the nembers on the program were two acrobatic stunts by Betty: Wolfe of Syracuse, solo by Bobby Graves and readings by Miss Golda Weade, Fredonna Barhart and Mary Hooten. The singing of Florida songs, led by Mrs. Elma K. Stewart of this city, was enjoyed by the guests. A committee was appointed to select the place for the reunion next year. s

Filling Station Here Held Up.

Officials are running dgown several clues to the hold-up at the Texaco gervice station at the junction of roads 2 ang 6 just south of here about three o’clock Sunday morning. Four men in a west bound Ford V-8 1932 model stopped at the station and ordereq the gasoline tank on their car filled which took five gallons. The attendant Arnold, Beckner after filling the order suddenly found himself the victim of a hold-up. The robbers using a sawed off shot gun. He was relieved of $30.00. After the holdup the car gpeeded west. The station is owned by Ted Brecheisen.

County Will Have Refund,

Noble county will soon receive a refund from the state of Indiana of one-half of the money expended for old age pensiong during the first halfyear. A county report must be submitted to the old age pension headquarters at Indianapolis before the county’s share of the old age pension refund can be obtained. : The law provides that all counties be refunded 50 per cent of the money they pay out for pensions, payments to be made twice each year.

Chamber of Commerce ™

The Ligonier Chamber of Commerce will meet at Hotel Ligonier Friday noon. The guest speaker will . be Rev. Charles T. Baille pastor of | the First Presbyterian church of South Bend. The subject will be “Let Us Loat” All members are request- ‘ ed to be present. ‘ Killed by Automobile. f ‘William H. Bitzer, 75, farmer of Hunting, was instantly killed Saturday in front of his home when struck by an automobile driven by Otto . Shirbey, of Walton. Bitzer’s son Chester, was an eye-witness of the accident. Cvw Kick Breaks Leg. While attempting to crawl under a cow to reach his father, who was on the other side, Allen Stonsburner aged two and one-half years, was ;kicked’ by the animal and suffered a broken leg. =~ : ‘ Hangs Self, ] Believed despondent becanse of ill health and unemployment. Ruth Hoffer, 36, hanged herself at the home of her parents near Columbia City, Sat-

LIGONIER. NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY. JUNE 28, 1934

RELIEF FUNDS ARE BIG HELP

Will Provide For Nearly Third of Total Cost of Education Im Indiana b

Nearly one-third of the total cost of education in Indiana this year will be provided through funds returned to local units from excise, intangibles and gross income taxes and state aid, Floyd I. McMurray superintendent of public instruction said. A total of $2,500,000 will be distributed in receipts from state school relief law, and $10,574,938 will have been returned to school units from the three.new taxes, McMurray said. On Dbasis of petitions filed by schools in need of relief, 544 units will be benefited by state aid. Funds for the aid are provided in a sevencent state property levy. “The school relief law was written several years ago, and enacted with the view in mind of requiring the more wealthy sections to assist in paying the costs of education in the poorer units,”” McMurray said. “The law was enacted originally to assist many poorer school units in southern Indiana, ‘but now many units in northern and other sections of the state are receiving aid.”

Will Have Dinner Party.

The Lions Club will hold their annual installation meeting at tne’ South Shore Inn, lake Wawasee kriday July 6, when the following olficers will be installed. President—Dr. Q. F. Stults Vice President—Marion Galloway Secretary—Walter Robinson 'Treasurer—Herbert Cockley Lion Tamer—Toby Knight Tail Twister—G. T. Whittier. - The dinner will be served at o’clock followed by dancing ana cards.

Hot Webther Boosts Sale of Beer

The drouth and heat wave experienced by Indiana last month brought a record breaking sale of beer it was shown in a report on excise revenue collection for the first 15 days of June.

Total beer consumption in the state was 1,436,895 gallons highest for any 15-day period since the mew brew was legaliiad, Paul P. Fry excise director reported. Taxes collected totaled $71,844. .

It is presumed that the driver of a refrigerator truck of the Bates Motor Transport Lines went to sleep while driving west of the city on road No. 2 Tuesday morning. His truck left the highway ran into a fence mowing down a number of fence post and a telephone pole. The damage is estimated at about $3OO including the damage to the truck and to the perish able goods that he was hauling. The truck was going from Chicago to Cleveland.

President . Roosevelt will make a 20 minute radio tallk tonight in which he will give a general review of his stewardship of the government. His speech which will be broadcast over both major radio networks will be a general and final review of events in the government prior to his departure for Hawaii. He is scheduled to begin speaking at 9:30 p. m, est. o

Milk For Many Children

A total of about 38,000 half-pint bottles of milk were served to undernourished and under weight children in Sturgis schools during the vear just closed, it was announced. The children showed an average gain in weight of more than two pounds. Funds to make the proje€t possible were raised by popular subscription.

Private funeral services were held Saturday afternoon June 23rd for Lena Bell Jourdan in the presence of the immediate family with the Rev. C. C. Wischmeier officiatig. She was a member of the Plymouth Congregational church of Fort Wayne Indiana. Fueral services were conducted by Louis Kerr with burial in Oak Park cemetery. . ' :

Walter Alterkruse 50 died in a hospital Wednesday morning of injuries received earlier in the day when struck by a truck driven by George W. Hay. Mrs. Mary Stoffer 54 died In stantly when the automobile in which she wasg riding crashed into a railroad elevation abutment. Hursey Reunion. The Hursey family reunion will be held next Sunday, July 1 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Virgil Hursey at Milford. Al Irelatives are urged to be ‘president. The officers are Mrs, ' Hazel Blue Ligonier president and _gecretary Miss Emma Snydér of Cromwell. ' ' : ~ Held on Grand Jury Indietment ~ Mrs. Nina Cotton Norton, 31, was held today on a grand jury indictment at Fort Wayne charging her with 'second degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Fred Kiesel, 34, formerly of Buffalo, N. Y,

Truck Is Wrecked

Will Talk Tonight.

Private Fuenral.

Two Killed

NEWS NOTES

Ira Shobe of Louisville, Ky. is spending several days with his mothber Mrs. Jonas Shobe.

Misg Mildred Hoffman of Fort Wayne spent the week end here the guest of Miss Helen Summers. :

Mr. and Mrs, Walter Haid of this city are the parents of daughter Julia Nanette born this morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Columbia City, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ira Yoder and, daughter Friday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin D. Smith and Mrs. Clara Drain spent Sunday in South Bend, guests of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Drain.

Wallace Bobeck local distributor for Mobil gas for the Abshire Oil company is driving a very striking new Dodge truck.

Walter Davis, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Davies of Fort Wayne was drowned in the Waynedale gravel pit Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Millie Huff of Kendallville suf fered painful burns when she stumbled while carrying a pail of hot water up the stairs at her home.

Edgar Robinson returned home Monday from Fort Wayne where he had spent the week end with bhis brother Walter Robinson, Jr.

Mrs. Leon Carey and daughter Suzanna of Adrian, Mich., are spending several days here with Mr, Carey who is employed at the freight house.

The pavement at the intersection of Third street and the alley at the rear of the Steller store blew up Wednesday afternoon due to the intense heat.

Ewing Waco Manager.

Tom BEwing of the Ewing Cafe of Fort Wayne is the new manager of the Waco dancing pavilion, since the resignation of Mr. McFTryer.

Mr. and Mrs, Harley Yoder and family of Waukegan, 111., visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burnheimer over the week end. -

- More than 100 directors, employes and fieldmen attendeg the district farm bureau meeting at the ‘Methodist Ejpiscopal church in Albion A banquet was served at 6:30 o'clock.

Marvin Hanking 47 died at Warsaw of blood poisoning that developed from injuries sustained a week ago when he fell from a cherry tree, In the fall he sprained his ankle and cut a gash in his leg.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sisterhen and daughterg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Burkhart and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Weldy at Reading Mich. Fred Burkhart peturn ed home with them.

There has appeared in Ligonier quite a numhber of diamond riugs worn on the third fingers of the lef: hands of the young ladies, and a number of marriages mav be looked for in the near future. ;

Archy . Camphell '77 outstanding Kendallville banker and lbusiness man and a former member of the state highway commission died at his home in Kendallville Sunday morning of a heart attack.

Mrs. Emma Stewart who suffered the fracture of both arms and other injuries in a fall was released from the Goshen hospital and was brought to the home - ofi her daughter Mrs. John Gard in this city. :

Mr. ad Mrs. M. C. Pollock and Mrs. Martha Lough speni Sunday in Angola with the Harry Holderness family. Jimmy Lough returned home with them after a month’s visit with his cousin Joe Holderness.

A drowning in Lake Wawasee was prevented Tuesday afternoon when Irving Bishop recused Lucian Dav!u‘ from the lake after the sail boat in which Davis had been riding capsized and commenced to sink. ‘ 4

Mr. McFryer of Fort Wayne is no longer connected with Waco Gardens and according to the information obtained from Dr. H. H. Rogers one of the directors negotiations are being made to obtain a new manager at once.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ball uand daughter Mary Jane spent several days here this week with Mr. and Mrs, 8. J. Williams. They went to Lebanon Tuesday where they will visit until Saturday when they wil' leave on an extended trip to Colorad: and through the Riocky mountains. The Woman’s Missionary gociety ofi the U. B. church will meet Tuesday afternoon July 3 with Mrs. Heary ‘Golder, assisted by Wirs. Mattiz Gos‘horn. Subject “Patriotism.” Let the ‘L'mMrp show their patriotism by attending and supporting the branch of the kingdom work.

COUNTY BEGINS HARVEST.

Farmrs Have Already Started to Cut Their Crops in this Section— Yield is Low.

{(Wheat harvest in Noble county has begun in earnest and within the week praetically all farmers will be cutting their crop it is indicated by a teur of the county. The 1934 yield is expected to be considerably ‘below normal, but it is too early yet to determine the extent of the damage of the drouth and chinch bug menace has done to the crop, County Agent M. A. Nye said. The normal yield in Noble county has been on an average of 20 to 22 bushels an acre, but the severe drouth and cinch bug conditions will mean considerable reduction from this figure. Farmers are now completing haying and cultivating corn. Rain is needed badly in some sections of the county, although showers will arrive too late to aid oats or whsat to any extent. Corn, however would be benefited by rain, as would pas:ures, truck crops and gardens. o

Receive Sugar.

Those who received sugar Wednesday were: Mrs. William Cochran, Mrs, David Dunlap, Gus Biddle, Delmar Long, R.R., Mrs. Abe Wertheimer Harold Schrock, Gladys Gillispie, Jessie Riddle R.R., Pauline Briii, Mrs Rose Goshorn, B. F. Long R.R., Mrs. 0. G. Bowen, Mrs. Walter Kitson, R.R., Herbert Wolf R/R. The next will be held on Tuesday eveaing at 8:30 at the interesection of Second and Cavin streets, The change in *he days being made necessary by Wednesday being a holiday.

Gored by Bull

Chester Hile was painfully injured, but it is regarded as net serious early Tuesday afternoon while unloading a bull at the George Horsewood farm. Mr. Hile was in the truck when the animal attacked him and after considerable fighting with the assistance of a man employed at the farm was able % detract the attention of the bull until he magle his escape. Dr. Hildebrand of Topeka was called and dressed the injuries and in the evening Mr. Hile returned to his home. :

Snakes Increasing

Bad news for picnickers, but gooa news for farmers was contained in a report of Frank N. Wallace, state entomologist, who said that snakes are increasing in Indiana. “I’ve seen more snakes this year and we haye been having reports that they are Increasing greatly in numbers” he said. Wallace said one of the reasons why there are more snakes is because oI the fhat hogs are kept penned up. “Hogs are the best snake killers 1n the world” he explained.

Sheep Are Killed,

During the electrical storm that passed through here Friday the MT. and Mrs. John Lower flock of sheep near Wawaka took shelter under a large tree and eleven of them were killed instantly by lightning. There had been hay making on the farm and the men had just finished and started for their homes. Had the storm come a short time sooner tne workers would have taken shelter under this tfge. All feel that they had a providential escape.

Wind and Rain Here Tuesday.

Much damage was done in this section Tuesday evening about six o’clock when a severe wind storm which was accompanied by a small downfall of rain visited here. Many trees were blown down and ‘large branches broken off. Damage to 8 number of buildings was reported. At the Ed Summers farm south of the city the entire roof of the large barn was blown off. The barn is insured and the damage will be taken care of.

Only 16 Bills to Be Acted On. Presideri Roosevelt has ‘only 16 bills awaiting action, he revealed today. e A total of 130 measures was cleared from the president’s desk today. Mr. Roosevelt declined to reveal the fate of the controversial FrazierLemke farm mortgage mortatorium measure or other important legislation passed in the closing hours of congress. He indicated that a gtatement outlining his work would be issued at the White House later.

' Former Ligonier Girl Married i | Miss Helen Lutey daughter of Rev. l and Mrs. J. F. Lutey formerly of this city was married Sunday morning at 6 o’clock at the home of her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Clair Weir at Lima, 0., to J. D. MacCallum of that city. After a wedding trip to Chicago they will return to Lima, Ohio where they will make their home. There are many friends here to extend congratulations, : Favor New Deal. Returns from ten more towns on the Literary Digest New Deal poil today showed a strong majority 1o favor of the Rooseveht ‘administration policies, with 4,985 ayes against 1,733 noes. Only two towns Warsaw, Ind., and Norristown Pa. dissenteq. Wharsaw voted: Yes, 117; no 200. |

SOCIAL EVENTS

Items Gathered by Banmer Reporters - of Special Interest for its Many Readers

Party For Mrs. Todd

A, very pretty evening party was given Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bverett Eversole on Second street by Mrs. Eversole and Mrs. Fredonna Barnhart honoring their sister-in-law and sister Mrs. John Todd a recent bride. Four tables of “Hearts” were in play during the evening the favors were given Mrs. Milo Werich Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Alta Miller: Delightful refreshments were served at the small tables which were decorated with garden flowers the color gscheme of yellow and green was very artistically carried out in the serving of the refreshments and in the favors that were given the guests, Just before the guests departed for their homes ‘Mrs. Todd was invited to open packages that had been placed on the dining table in various shapes and colors. The bride received many miscellaneous gifts for her new home. Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. Claude Landau, Mrs. Paul Christner, and Miss Irene Todd of Goshen. %- e v

McNamesS-Kunkalman.

Announcement is: made of the marriage of Miss Lenore Kunkalman. of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kaunkalman of this city and John L. Mc¢Names, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol McdNames of Goshen, which took place at 12:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Trevor V. D. Dillon, pastor of the First Presbhyterian churchfi performed the wedding service at the manse on South Fifth street, Goshen. Mrs. McNames is well and popularly known in this city. She is a graduate of the Ligonier high school and of the business college at Oberlin, she also attended Depauw uni versity two years and at the time of her marriage was employed at the Leader office, ; : ' : At the present time the newlyweds are on a honey moon and upon their return will probably reside in Goshen. Mr. McNames is very well known in Ligonier. Ye& S i

Dessert Luncheon-Bridge.

One of the pretty summer parties to be given thus far this season was the dessert-luncheon bridge given by Mrs. Q. F. Stultz at Sargent’s hotel Lake Wawasee, Thursday afternoon. Thirty-two guests were present. The party started at two o’clock and the guests were seated at tables whicn were beautifully decorated in garden flowers and the color scheme of blue and gold was carried out in the Juncheon. The ladies spent the afternoon on the spacious porch of the hotel playing bridge and the favors went to Mrs. Leland Calbeck, Miss Rosalie Loeser, Mrs. Ed Williams and Mrs. Virgil Lamberts. Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. Saff of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Spivey of Bluffton and Mrs. Potts of Mishawaka. o 8 ® -

> ( TFarewell Reception.

Members of the congregation of the St. Patrick’s church of this city entertained Monday evening at the misgion home corner of Third and Grand streets as a farewell to-Father w. J. Ehrman who has served his congregation faithfully and well for the past several years. Mr. Ehrman is now located at Kendallville. The party was held on the spacious lawn at the home and the small tables were placed in the rose arbor which was very well lighted for the occasion. About sixty were preseni to enjoy the social evening and the refreshments which consisted of ice cream and cake. : 3 T )

Entertained at Sargents.

(Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Brubaker of Fort Wayne, formerly of this city, entertained at dinner Sunday evening at Sargents hotel for local people, who were: Mr. and Mrs, Charles Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Loy, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Schutt, Mr. and Mrs. Graham Lyon, Mrs. Gladya Starr all of this city; Fred Meitz of Fort Wayne, Mrs. A. O. Shearer, Oak Park, 111, and . Mrs. Chester Smith of Birmingham, Alabama. s 88

Luncheon-Brodge.

| Mrs. Ralph Sloan was hostess to ;two tables of guests at a one o’clock luncheon Tuesday. The color scheme }of blue and yellow was selected for the flowers that decorated the tables gand other appointments. Following the delightful luncheon bridge was the diversion and favors went to Mrs. ‘Lawrence Haines and Mrs. Ropert O’Brien. Mrs. O’'Brien and Mrs. Lewyln Marcus of Fort Wayne were out ow town guests. : % : e s e : ‘, Luncheon-Bridge, Mrs. Graham Lyon entertained five ‘twblas of guests at a luncheon-con-tract bridge Wednesday, honoring . Mrs. A O. Shearer and Mrs. Gloria ‘Walsh of Chicago. The lunclleon was served buffet. style. The house was ‘beautifully decorated in garden flowers. The favors at bridge were won._ by Mrs. Robert Sinclair, Mrs, William 3 Sack and Mrs. Robert D. Shobe. Mrs. ‘Milton Stern of ‘Kalamazoo, Mich., was an out of town guest. i . Continued on Last Page.

ALWAYS FIRST WITH THE NEWS

VOL. 68 NO. 29

DEMOGRATS PLAN SHORT CAMPAIGH

MEET IN _INDIANAPOLIS THIS WEEK AND DISCUSS THE STATE SITUATION

State Drive Will not Be Started tember

A short but vigorous campaign based on accomplishments of state and national administrations was planned by Indiana democrats for the fall election. : Plans for the campaign were drawn at Indianapolis in a joint meet ing of the state central committee and candidates on the state ticket. The short but intensive drive to start early in September and continue until Nov. 5 was suggested by Gov. Paul V. MecNutt, Sen. PFred‘erick VanNuys and Omer S. Jackson state chairman in short speeches before the meeting, The governor urged that democratic candidates take the offensive Van Nuys endorsed the suggestion with the gtatement: : “There is absolutely nothing to apologize for in either state or national administrations.” - With the retirement of Sen. Arthur R. Robinsonfi republican, one of the major points of the state campaign, it was agreed that his name would not be mentioend by any of the democratic candidates. Robinson was described to the candidates as being able to stand anything but being ignored.” Sherman Minton, New Albany, democratic opponent for Robinson, is on a fishing trip with Pleas Greenlee, executive secretary to Governor McNutt, in Corpus Christi, Tex., and did not attend the meeting. They will return Friday. ' : Other business of the meeting included preparations for a dinner In honor of Postmaster-General James A. Farley, scheduled to visit Indianapolis August 13, and official opening of the campaign ‘at the Democratic Editorial association meeting at French Lick, August 3 and 4. Although it was planned originally to have Presideqt Roosevelt deliver the principal address at the editorial convention, political observers predicted today the chief executive would not appear. Presence of the President in the state within 90 days of the election would tend to lend dignity to campaign of Senator Robinson, it was explained. Party leaders are reported anxious to avoid any indication that Indiana might be considered a doubtful state for democrats.

Death of Mrs. Jane Spurgeon Mrs. Jane Spurgeon, 81 years, widow of John Spurgeon ate¥f at her home in Elkhart Wednesday evening. Mrs. Spurgeon resided here last summer and is well known here where she has many frignds and relatives. Surviving are two sons Ollie Spurgeon ‘of Chicago; Harmon Spurgeon of Toledo and a daughter Miss Hazel Spurgeon of Elkhart with whom: she made her home. A brother James Houser. The body will be brought here tmorrow to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spurgeon where the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. Burial will be made in Oak Park cemetery.

More CCC Camps,

- The Civil Conservation Corps will enlist 50,000 men from 22 states in drouth stricken areas in a further effort to relieve suffering, Director Robert Fechner announced today. A total of 45,000 of those selected will be between the ages of 18 and 26, and 5,000 will be war veterans. The men 2 will be selected in 22 states rangirg from salifornia to Indiana. - New Air Mail Postage. The local postoffice has been advised that effective July 1, the rate of postage on air mail shall be 6 cents for each ounce or fraction of an ounce, thereof, regardlss of distance. This rate shall alsgo apply for air mail for Canadian offices and effective on the same date. il Prisoners Escape. Al G. Feeney, state safety director was advised of the escape of two convicts from the state penal farm at Putnamville. - The prisoners are Edward Hill sentenced from Bartnoloméw county, ‘and Robert Duffy sentenced from Vanderburgh 'county. EIKW Golf Party. The Ligonier Hlks will play gzolf at Turkey Creek Golf club Friday afternoon and a big feed will be served at the Crow’s Nest at 6:30. Please notify Roy Jorg, chairman of the committee it you can attend or not. Ut At a 0 AT . Sipue