Plan to Run State Road Frankfort to Danville
Danville, June 14. Thorn town North Salem and Frankfort representatives propose a north south State road through Hendricks county. A North Salem meeting will prepare to present to the State Highway Commission. Route would run Frankfort to Danville via Thorntown and North Salem then extend to Martinsville south through Clayton Hazelwood Eminence or via Clayton Belleville Monrovia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Hendricks County
Thorntown
North Salem
Frankfort
State Highway Commission
Martinsville
Bloomington
Bedford
Clayton
Hazelwood
Eminence
Belleville
Monrovia
Anderson Woman Inherits English Fortunes Heiress Claim
Mrs. Anna Penniston of Anderson Indiana, widow of a former plasterer, learned she is the sole heir to about 122000 left by her English father John Barnes. She wrote to Glasgow solicitors to establish her claim and awaits their reply, surprised by the news after years of no contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
INS
England
Anna Penniston
Anderson
Glasgow
Scotland
John Barnes
Queen Victoria
Indiana Has Heavy Advance Ticket Sale
Indiana's seven 194? home football games drew 23 500 reserved seats in an all time high advance sale announced by ticket manager L L Fisher. Ohio rooters lead a 1 500 block for October 27 while Northwestern students hold about 1 200 for November 27. Memorial Stadium seats 22 000, totaling about 130 000 for six home games with Wabash and Terre Haute State Normal students opening the Hoosier schedule on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
INS
Indiana
L. L. Fisher
Ohio Rooters
Northwestern
Wildcats
Memorial Stadium
Wabash
Terre Haute State Normal
Hoosier
America Turns To Vegetables At National Restaurant Meet
At the National Restaurant Association convention in Chicago, Myron Green says meat eaters are under 25 percent of patrons and food fashions shift as quickly as waistlines. He notes deserting delicatessen and rising popularity of salads with rich dressings as a trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Restaurant Association
Hotel Sherman
Myron Green
Geen
Green
Storms Halt Ocean Hops From St Johns
In St Johns Newfoundland June 16 storms over the Atlantic delayed the plans of Miss Amelia Earhart and her crew for a flight to Europe. Earhart with Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon weigh the tri motor Friendship and may head to Ireland if fuel and lift suffice. Miss Bell with Captains Le Boutillier and Argles will begin their Columbia voyage when weather allows.
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ST. Johns
N. F
INS
Atlantic
Armelia Earhart
Mabel Bell
Europe
Miss Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
The
Azors
Ireland
Miss Bell
Oliver le Boutillier
Arthur Argles
Columbia
Radios Epic Story From Italia Crew In Polar Rescue Efforts
Giuseppe Biagi the dirigible radio operator reports via a small transmitter from the gondola torn off in landing. Four nations lead rescue expeditions as crewmembers endure frigid winds and drifting ice in the polar ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giuseppe, Biagi
Indiana Leads in Summer Camp Enrollments
Indiana tops the Fifth Corps Area in Citizens' Military Training Camp enrollments, with 23 county youths joining from this county for the Fort Benjamin Harrison camp starting June 20. McNutt credits Lieut Donner and local American Legion posts for the record effort and urges notified alternates attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fifth Corps
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana University Law School
McNutt
W. S
Fort Benjamin Harrison
West Virginia
Chad
Savy Det Dubs
Kentucky
American Legion
Legion
CMTC
Col. Dougherty
Corps
Fort Hayes
Ohio
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Yesterday's results include American Association games Columbus 6 Indianapolis 4 Toledo 9 Louisville 4 Milwaukee 7 St Paul 0. American League Boston 3 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 12 Cleveland 5 Washington 5 Detroit 4 St Louis 5 New York 4. National League Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 7 New York 9 Pittsburgh 1 Chicago 5 Boston 4 St Louis 5 Brooklyn 2 14 innings.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Toledo
Louisville
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Veterans Benefit Surge Backed by Legion Legislation
Indianapolis June 15 Veterans gain broad relief as four American Legion backed bills become law extending filing dates to 1930 and widening eligibility. Benefits include adjusted compensation, disability ratings, insurance redesign, burial expenses, and hospital facilities funded by a $15 million appropriation. The Indiana delegation supported the measures with three House votes opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Legion
John H. Klinger
Legion
United States Veterans Bureau
Indiana Legion
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Indiana
House of Representatives
Richard N. Elliott
Ralph E. Updyke
William R. Wood
Provisions on Claims Process for Veterans Appeals
The notice outlines how claims are presented either by the Service Officer of the Indiana Department of the American Legion in Indianapolis or by the Director of the Regional Office. It identifies the United States Veterans Bureau Test Building in Indianapolis as the location connected to the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Department of the American Legion
Indianapolis
United States Veterans Bureau
Test
Neck Band of Shirtk Hangs Man on Fence
Dudley Geyhart 79 of southern Pike county died in an accidental hanging yesterday afternoon. While climbing a fence to reach his potato garden he became caught by the neck band of his shirt and choked to death. Coroner Owen D. Harris returned an verdict of accidental death.
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Petersburg
Ind
Dudley Geyhart
Pike County
Geyhart
Owen D. Harris
Children Smoke Cigars In Newark Household
Newark health officer Dr. Charles V Craster said no action against Mr and Mrs Ellis Fillimon will be taken but a health department nurse will visit to help break the cigar habit among their six children. A physician found two year old Joseph puffing a cigar while being treated for measles. The family includes five smokers aged two to fifteen and one four month old non smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
INS
Charles V. Craster
Ellis Fillimon
Health Department
Joseph
Farmer Loses Chickens And Tools In Raid
Thieves raided Andrew Huffman’s hen house and garage south of Butler in Washington township. Forty chickens, tires and tools, a motor meter, and rope were stolen. The loot reportedly loaded in a waiting truck. Indiana Farmer's Guide detectives searched for clues. a similar raid was suspected near Pleasant Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Huffman
Butler School House
Washington Township
Mr. Huffman
Indiana Farmer's Guide
John Rightsell
Pleasant Garden
Rightsell
John
Glendon
Massive Moscow Demonstration Ends in Heavy Casualties
In Moscow on June 16 an enormous workers march turned violent as police and soldiers clashed with demonstrators. Reports say 30 people died and 127 were wounded, with many trampled by cavalry. Twelve of the dead were soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
INS
Moscow
Fails to Pull Cord in Parachute Death
Ray Wartenbe, 23, dies in a parachute jump in Elkhart after failing to pull the ripcord in time. Pilot Roger Mensing recalls the jump from about 1500 feet as Wartenbe’s first attempt and notes the Army parachute likely opened too late to save him. Wartenbe, who had prior Army service, was building his own plane at home when the accident happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Wayne
Ind
INS
Ray Wartenbe
Roger Mensing
Wartenbe
Mensing
Elkhart
Ray
48. Army
Canal Zone
Ex Chancellor of DePauw Dies in Indiana Town
William Howard Hickman 83 former chancellor of DePauw University died at his Fortville Indiana home. He served as vice chancellor 1897 to 1898 and chancellor 1898 to 1900s. a DePauw trustee 1894 to 1900s. Civil War veteran minister and Prohibition party nominee survived by widow Eliza Howgham and several children. Funeral planned in Fortville with Dr. Town and Dr. Blanchard likely attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Town
DePauw University
William Howard Hickman
University
Fortville
Ind
Town
W. M. Blanchard
Hickman
Greencastle
DePauw
Federa Army
Indiana
Prohibition Party
Eliza Howgham
Lafayette
Continuation B Attends County Hospital and Noted Masonic Guest
Continuation B could not attend as confinement to County Hospital. Among the oldest guests was David Campbell of Coatesville formerly Greencastle resident and past commander of the Greencastle Commandery. Howard, the evening’s honor guest, has served in many Masonic offices, led Blue Lodge, and held top posts in Chapter, Commandery, Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, and was elected Grand Warden of Pennsylvania Grand Commandery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Campbell
Coatesville
Greencastle
Howard
Blue Lodge
Indianapolis
Knights Templar
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Luetzow Holm
Umberto Nobile
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Hal Ameer
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