The Syracuse Journal, Volume 29, Number 42, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 18 February 1937 — Page 3

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1937

Limberlost May Be National Park

FAMED NATURE SANCTUARY IS WIDELY KNOWN Immortalized By Writings Os Gene Stratton Porter The Limberlost, framed nature immortalized in the writings of Gene Stratton Porter, the Hoosier writer, may soon be converted into a national park. August willig, president of the Cottagers’ Association at Sylvan Lake, near here, where the Limberlost begins, said plans for the project will be studied by William Goodall of Omaha, assistant recreational! director of tie natioi al park service, how en rute here. Willig said sixty acres are now available for a park at the east end of Sylvan Lake. He said he tHpeved 1,006 additional acers could be obtained reasonably. The famous cabin of Gene Stratton Porter and the forest through which “Freckles" and other of the well-known characteis of fiction roamed in spirit is located on this land. State officials for some time have been considering conversion of the Limberlost into a state park. They have taken no action. This region annually’ attracts thousands of tourists and visitors. Outlook Justifies Slate Participation In New York Fair i Whalen Voices Opinion in | Inviting Governor and People to the 1939 Exposition NEW YORK. (Special).—ln a letter of invitation to the governors of 47 tales. Grover Whalen. President of the New York World's Fair 1939 Corp iration. points out that the commercial consequences of the international exposition under construction in New York City are so great an' 1 important that they alone would justify the active participation of every state in the nation. “Fifty million persons from every-walk in life, from every state in the .paired States, from every country in are expected to attend .he Fair.” writes Mr. Whalen. “The great American market with its tremendous consumer purchasing power will be represented by these visitors. They will comprise a true cross-section of America." The World’s Fair, according to Mr Whalen, will be a magnificent spectacle, entertaining and instructive. It will attempt to answer the questions. “What kind of a world have we built? What kind of a world are we building? What lykind of a world can we build?" With collateral improvements, it will represent a total investment of more than $125,000,000 by the Fair Corporation and the governmental, industrial and other participants. The Fair site park is a tract of 121614 acres, almost at the geographical and population centre of New York City. Construction of buildings and roads, grading, dredging, planting and landscaping are already under way. baked upon a schedule which calls for completion of all construction operations before January 1. 1939. to allow four months for final decorations and installation of exhibits preparatory to the opening of the Fair on April 30. The opening date commemorates the inauguration, on April 30,1789, of George Washington as the first President of the United States. In the government area, and near an imposing federal hall to be erected by the United States Government, the Fair will provide a ‘Hall of States” in which the significant contributions of each state in laying the foundations for the better World of Tomorrow can be proudly displayed, says Mr. Whalen. His letter supplements an invitation to participate in the Fair extended to the governors on November 30 by Governor Herbert H. Lehman of the host state of New York. Governor Lehman pointed out that the State of New York has- already appropriated, to date, $2,130,000 for commencement of construction of boulevards, service roads, bridges, and certain other basic improvements the State will make at the exposition site or its approaches. The New York legislaI ture. further, during 1936 passed an act 1 creating the New York World’s Fair I Commission of 18 members and providing funds in aid of this body’s preparation of plans for a state building and exhibit and for active state participation in the Fair. New Lighting, Even Bubbles in Color ; To Beautify Fair ' MEW YORK, (Special ).-None of the scientific discoveries or developments being hurried from the laboratcries to make the New York World’s Fair unusual and thrilling will produce more startling results than the latest technique in Illumination. This statement was issued by Grover i Whalen. President of the Fair Corporation, at the inauguration of experiments by the Fair’s staff of engineers and illumination experts r their consultants. These men are already at work with quarter-inch scale models of the Fair, types of lighting equipment never before used in comprehensive manner, and utterly new principles never developed practically. They ar* dealing with everything from Suorescent dies and colored bubbles to concentrating lamps and floodlight systems.

Singing “Bootblack” t * - IB 1 |MHb I B •* ~ J I Miss Cunningham ' An operatic career which will rival that of Chicago’s 15-year-old star. Betty Jaynes, is -predicted for pretty Allene Cunningham. 15-year-old Wichita. Kas., girl who has paid for voice instruction by shining shoes in her father's barber shop. Allene, a blue-eyed blonde, is a freshman in high schooL - ■ (• * I Round-The World 97 Times At Home KENDALLVILLE, Feb. 17—Out of a job since the Indiana Service Corporation suspended passenger service on the interurban line between here and Fort Wayne this week, Leo J. Gaskill, figuring. HAVANA, Feb 18 (INS)—Celebration of the birthday of Jose Marti, Cuba’s famed revolutionary hero and martyr, on January 27, will be marked by the placing of 800 Marti busts in the public and private schools of Havana. A Havana millionaire, Juflio Blanco Herrara, is donating the busts.

■ Bankbeads Score Double Success lIIMB ■ Tallulah Bankhead] Ba b -WB IRJMMi .UM Bl!' - . Mba Wb .wi ■ ] V* ... — I ' * ' It seldom falls to the lot of a father and daughter to achieve such dual fame as that enjoyed by attractive Talht’rh Bankhead and her "distinguished father, William B. Bankhead. D c-'ite the fact that i Fere Rahkhead has been a congressman from Alabama for 20 years and ia speaker of the house, he does not cvci-b'idcw his illustrious daughter who has made an international repu’et on as a star of the modem theater. Matching her father s recent hcr.or of being reelected speaker, Miss Bankhead is scoring- a success on tour with her current starring vehicle, ’ Reflected Glory”. s

MOSCOW, Feb. 18 (INS)—Portraits of Stai’in, woven into rugs, are to be exhibited by Soviet Russia at the Paris international exhibition this summer. The rugs are being made by picked carpet weavers who are also making rugs for the same exhibition with the portrait of the great Iranian epic poet, Firdausi.

Former Gov. Paul V. McNutt Compliments Tells Girl Reporter He Wishes State Had More Men Like Him W. E. Long's Efforts in Behalf of No. Indiana

By EVELYN H. CONN Journal Staff Writer Although it has been my pleasure and privilege as a . newspaper ieporter to meet anad interview many outstnding figures of the politic u, , theatrical and social worlds, 1 must confess that it was with a rather | trepidations and rwesome feeling that I was ushered into the office ; of the Honorable Paul V. McNu’t, i at that time the Governor of Indiana. The private office of the Governor | is very large and tastefully furnished with a number of »big easy chairs set at comfortable distances befcre . a massive fireplace and in various corners of the room. Groups of : chairs are placed directly in front of the very imposing walnut desk cf I the Governor and diaped windows behind the desk allowed streams of sunlight, to focus their rays upon the • tall, broad-shouldered gentleman introduced to me as the Governor of : Indiana, the Honorable Paul V McNutt. As I approached, he rose from his chair and with a smi'e that illuminated his handsome f ce and complete- ; ly disarmed me, he gave me a hearty handclasp that instantly dispelled wh&tver timidity I felt upon entering . “Now, young lady,” he said, in , that low vibrant voice of his, ‘just what can do for you?” For a moment I was completely | ovrwhelmed by the very charming, | dignified and yet warm friendliness of this gentlemen, with his beautiful : iron-gray, wavy hair, his almost classic features and his radiant smile. Then I told him briefly f the aims of Mr. W. E. Long, prominent Lake Wawasee resident; how he is endeavoring to acquaint citizens of I this state with the natcural and j cultivated beauty and resources of , of Indiana; how he is attempting to . a better under understanding of the activities and func- ; tions of the various divisions of the j state government; and of his earnest desire to so publicize the unlimited i advantages of this state as both an , eindustrial totality and an enviable | alllyer-routd resort center, that Ind- ; iana will justifiably take its place | as the outstanding state of the! Middle Weat. As I was telling the Governor of i these purposes and showing him a copy of this newspaper, his face became serious and he spoke with an earnestness that displayed the deep I sincerity which is so characteristic | of his interest in all < state enter- i prises. “Mr. Long is setting a splendid 1 example for all Indiana residents," said Governor McNutt. “He not only recognizes the advantages we hive, but he is making concrete and tangible effort to stress these advantages and impress upon the minds of i Indiana residents and those of other states, the many varied benefits we have to offer.. His intrest and his pride are invaluable nd he is doing a much-needed service for this state. | “Mr. Long is undoubtedly a man 1

McGHEE, Ark., Feb. 18 (INS)— —Red ink? They don’t need it in this community. . The city of McGhee closed out the year 1936 with a balance of $3,099.21 to its credit, Mrs. L. E. J)urain, city recorder, said.

THE SYRACUSE JOURNAL

fl I ' v in Bl [1W • -r di j|khhh|| K I I - IF 1 ' — 1/1 '"JK I IB J fl^'.

Evelyn H. Conn, Journal Girl Reporter, is shown interviewing Indiana’s former Governor in his executive offices at the State Capital in Indianapolis.

of vision and foresight and his efforts in the notrhern por of Indiana are the foundations on which sound states nd great nations ore built. I hope others will follow in his footsteps, because Indiana needs more men like Mr. Long I am very glad to know of his endeavors, and I am proud o number him among the outstanding figures of our state and one of he leaders in Kosciusko County.” Those were he words of he Honorble Paul V. McNutt, the man who, in his four years as Chief Executive of Indiana, re-organized he government of the state and became the most alked-of Governor Indiana has had in years. To this man goes he credit for outstanding legislation which incldes the repeal of the state liquor law and the passage of liquor control act; an intangibles property law which brings in $3,000,000 anually; passage of ge and blind pensions, establishment of a full-time state

LACE IS VERY MUCH IN STYLE PICTURE j Finds Favor for Clothes for Every Social Event. By CHERIE NICHOLAS The fashion mart is teeming with | grand clothes for all midwinter social occasions, luncheons and cock- i tail parties, and tea dancing and evening parties seem to be very much in the march. of events, as much for the college girl as for her older sister and mother. Everybody is preparing to meet the gala days with her best bib and tucker on, and the clothes are quite up to the occasion. The evening and dinner clothes of lace are decidedly at the top of the list for glamor and loveliness. That goes for net, as well, especially for the bouffant dresses that grace the dance floor in soft folds of color, and that are often embroidered or pailletted for added brilliance. The evening dresses in lace are as varied as one could wish—sophisticated and formal, pert and dashing, informal and practical. They use fine Chantilly, peau D’ange types, and novelty patterns in both heavy and fine designs. Some of the formally cut gowns have fitted jackets of net in , contrasting color, or little boleros of | matching lace, so that they serve a double purpose for evening. The i ore perky dresses for the younger « rl often have tiny cap or puff sieves, which are always most enhancing in lace. The newest note for the cocktail or tea dancing hour is the streetlangth frock of black Chantilly, which can be worn right through the evening, and is so much more wearable than the ankle - length dress. It is usually most chic when it is most simple, for the delicacy and sheerness of the lace are best set off by simplicity of design. ft Syracuse Defeats Angola Hi 23 to 12 Prestige of Kosciusko county basketball was upheld by the Syracuse Muskrats on Friday evening as the Turkey Oeek township outfiit turned back an invading Angola qintet by the cote of 23 to 12. The Neffmen led throughout the tilt. The Syracuse second team took it on the chin at the hands of the Angola reserves h(y the score of 19 to 10.

highway commission, and the foundhis pride in ccomplishing the aims ing of clemency commission. It was he who called a special session of the Legislature o enact laws necessary to enble Indiana to participate fully in he federal social security program. He Iso put all state penal and other institutions under he jurisdiction of the state public welfare department and dur- ! ing his four years, the state’s esti- > mated deficit has been met and the budget balanced, progressive strides ' have been made in the tax situation, I financial development, education, ! public welfre, conservation, labor t and the administration of justice. As I thanked the Governor for the I privilege of meeting and talking i with him and he so graciously assur- ' ed me tha it was his pleasure, the | final thought which he gave to the > Assembly tha marning flashed | through my mind. In my opinion, it sums up the the personality of the

They’re Twins but Not Sisters! IIW IM W I s B F B UH wHk *■ IB W B jMI Br * Mkl Br MF Ht I :w- mM . "MHas-l • Pauline Taylor, No. 1 and 2 Once in 40,000,000 births, according to science, there occurs such a coincidence as was-recently revealed in Detroit where two 17-year-old high school girls, both named Pauline Taylor, are “twins”, but not sisters! Pauline Taylor, No. 1, was born Sept. 22. 1920, at St. Ignace, Mich., just two hours before the stork arrived at St. Catharines, Ontario, with Pauline Taylor, No. 2. They became acquainted as classmates at a Detroit school three years ago and have been inseparable since. They are the same weight and height, dress exactly alike, and are so similar in looks and tastes that they are practically indistinguishable.

man, his genuineness, his sincere intrest in his state and its people, and which he firmly believes to have been in the best intrests of the stae of Indiana. Governor McNutt said, “Through the storm and stress of the last four years, I have been sustained nd heartened by hose with whom I have had the high privilege of cooperating in a common service to the state; members of the general assembly, officers and employees, ciizens of my native state. AH have shared the only reward which comes from public service, which is the satisfaction of worthwhile accomplishment. I am profoundly greatful for their sympathetic counsel, their friendship, the manifestiation of heoir confidece and their loyal supp<irt which I bespeak in the same full measure for my successor. “May God bless and prosper Indiana, you and, all our people i the years which lie head, is my earnest prayer. ”

Page Three

ahnntMaking 1937 A Safe Year. SANTA MONICA, CALIF.— This time last year we were all dedicating ourselves to a crusading campaign to make 1936 a safer year f©r motorists. We were going to cut down the volume of traffic disasters, going to

reduce the appalling mortality toll which had marked the preceding year. So what? Well, here’s what. The end of 1936 showed an all - time top for deaths on the public highways—roughly 37.450, o’approximately 450 more than ip 1935. So now we’ll piously resolve, all over

jupF"' ..'ls it Irvin S. Cobb

again, io uo someining apinu im> hideous destroyer which kills by the thousands and maims by the hundreds of thousands and makes our fatalities and casualties in the world war seem, by comparison, puny. And what will come of the renewed agitation? The National Safety Council will wage a gallant, hopeless fight, various local organizations and civic bodies will do what they can. newspapers will rail and statesmen will deplore—and the ghastly record of slaughter will keep right on mounting. The Value of “Experts” T HEARD a supposed expert ad- * vising a director, bound for Africa to shoot a big game picture, that practically everything about his kit was wrong except possibly his rear collar button. It reminded me of the pampered millionaire’s son who was heading for the arctic circle. He called in a veteran of polar expeditions and told about his outfit. All went well until he started describing his parka. “It’s fine,” he said, “made of sealskin and the hood all fringed with wolverine and—” “One moment,” said the proses sional, “is the hairy surface of the pelt worn next to your body?” “No,” said the youth. “The fur is outside, of course.” “All wrong,” pronounced the critic. “Thermal demonstration has proved that to conserve the bodily heat the hide should be turned so the fur is used as a lining and the smooth or naked side is exposed, thus cutting the wind.” The youngster burst out laughing. “Have I said something to excite your mil th?” demanded the specialist. “Oh, not at all,” said the amateur, “I was just thinking what a darned fool a buffalo is.” ♦ ♦ ♦ Americans in England T> ENEWED excitement has been aroused in the British isles by the discovery that yet another member of the royal family—this time it's the young duke of Kent—not only show’s a regrettable tendency t o enjoy himself aS any normal natural, healthy youngster might, but, what is even more distressing, has lately been seen in the company of an American woman. Oh, these pestiferous Yankee women! In spite of all that can be done, it’s almost certain some of them will! witness the coronation, and several thousands of them will break their girlish necks, trying to do so. a ♦ ♦ Militarizing the C. C. C. Representative nichols of Oklahoma is trying to accomplish something which should have been done long ago. He’s preparing a bill to make military reserve units of the C. C. C. boys, which would mean discipline and morale for thousands of young Americans and. if needed, w’ould provide the nucleus of a trained citizen-army. Seems to me there is everj- reason why congress should enact the legislation, not as a warlike gesture, but as a. peace-time move for national defense and national protection. But watch the professional pacifists fight it—professional pacifists being well-meaning folks who believe in Santa Claus, turning the other cheek, and the beautiful, if slightly impractical theory, that a white rabbit will be perfectly safe among a pack of greedy coyotes. • ♦ ♦ Actors Trading Careers. HALF-WAY across the continent, actors who have succeeded in Hollywood and are headed east, hoping to break into the legitimate stage on Bror.dway, pass actors who, having succeeded on Broadway, are heading west, hoping to break into the movies in Hollywood. It is a two-way traffic which grows heavier all the time. Thus we see how human hopes are uplifted and how curious a thing is human 'nature, not to mention human ambition. Also it’s good for railroad travel. But if the jaybirds suddenly decided to trade their nests for woodpecker holes and the woodpeckers fell in heartily with the idea, we superior creatures oould laugh at feathered friends for being such idiots. •- BOSTON, Feb. 18 (INS)—Salt air apparently induces thrift. Statistics of the Savings Banks Association of Massachusetts show that the seaport cities of Newburyport, Salem, and Boston surpass other Bay State cities in savings per person of ' population. »