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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
3
Prices at the city market eased for the holiday season with eggs 52 to 59 cents a dozen and turkeys 45 cents per pound live and 60 cents dressed. Chickens dressed 38 to 40 cents a pound, ducks 40 cents, geese 35, rabbits 50 cents, and oysters 35 to 50 cents a pint. Other staples stayed steady amid light fruit and produce sales.
The Times advertises a two cent reward per missing proverb from the $2,500 Proverb Contest. Participants are urged to read the rules, specify the number of missing proverbs, and enclose postage with their entries before the closing date.
Bert E. Rinehart, 31, of 608 N Delaware St, is in serious condition at Robert W. Long Hospital with a fractured shoulder, brain concussion, and severe bruises after being struck by a United States mail truck driven by Earl Meyers, 948 W Thirtieth St, in front of the hospital. Meyers was arrested on assault and battery and passing a discharging streetcar. Mayor Shank presided at police HQ as squads received elk and masonic rings. Police seek a thief who abandoned a wrecked car of Ernest Diller after hitting a pole on Howard St. Fred Hughes said the man called the poolroom and claimed the car was stolen.
More than 3090 people signed petitions printed in The Times urging the U S government to push for Corliss Hooven Griffis release from a German prison. Griffis, a former Army officer, serves twenty one months for attempting to kidnap Grover Bergdoll, a draft dodger in Germany. Signers include soldiers from Ft. Benjamin Harrison led by Corporal James E Wolfe and Sgt Dallas E King among others. petitions are being sent to Washington.
Forty six Petoskey residents in Michigan joined The Times petition for the release of Corliss H. Griffis a former Army officer held in Germany for trying to capture draft evader Grover Bergdoll. Martha J. Callahan Indianapolis signer praised The Indianapolis Times and urged broad support. Eighty three new names pushed the total to 3,184.
The Times announces a proverb picture contest offering cash prizes for the top submitters. Participants must send a complete set of 60 proverb pictures, with one answer per proverb, by noon January 19 1924. Entries from Times staff or families are barred.
Fifty-seven crew members of the French naval airship Dixmude, stranded over the Gulf of Gabes after four days of gales, struggled to reach land. Fuel exhausted, many ill and rationing ended, the airship drifted toward the sea as French warships aided a rescue.
The Rev. Charles H. Gungolus preached at Brightwood Congregational Church that the Christmas spirit brings joy and peace on earth. He called Jesus the greatest miracle and urged giving, loving one’s neighbor, and placing trust in Christ this Dec 25 and beyond.
Rev. Harry Vom Bruch told more than 2,000 at Cable Tabernacle that turning to sin ends in hell and flight to Hot Springs or Saratoga to “boil the hell out.” The Indianapolis Gospel Chorus of 500, directed by Joe Overmyer, sang Christmas songs.
The Rev. Frederick E. Taylor of the First Baptist Church urged Indianapolis readers that Jesus may not be present in many homes this Christmas. He said happiness will come to those with little for a dinner, as some will be far happier than households with feasts.
President Obregon dispatches Gen Arnulfo Gomez with 19500 men from Mexico City to Carnavaca Morelos to stem a rebel move. Figueroa's forces occupy Vuenta de Ixila south of the city as federals consolidate their victory at Puebla with 200 rebel dead and 1000 prisoners taken.
Yule break for 712 officials and employees at the Statehouse began at noon today and runs until Wednesday morning. Police say they continue investigating a complaint by Mrs. B. M. Meyers of 333 Massachusetts Ave. who found two large holes bored in her apartment wall.
Robert E. Cavanaugh and H. C. Pennicke will enroll in regular IU classes when the second semester starts January 28. The extension staff adds numerous new courses including English composition business English psychology and public speaking. More than 1100 students are enrolled and 200 or 320 more are expected to join in the second term.
The city will contest revaluation and new rates for the Indianapolis Water Company in state courts despite a federal petition for an injunction seeking higher rates. Corporation counsel Taylor E. Groninger said he will act once the public service commission rules on a city petition for a new hearing. The federal suit alleges confiscation and an intervening petition by the city to join is unlikely, though Groninger has evidence to aid state officials who are defendants.
Pennsylvania Railroad local offices received President Samuel Rea’s Christmas message praising public service and the comradeship of its workers. Coroner Paul F. Robinson and Deputy Coroner W A Coppers held a post-mortem on Piez Lamount, 35, after a dispute among undertakers and relatives over funeral arrangements. Medicines found at the home were sent for analysis.
G. P. Warfield traveling secretary for the Student Volunteer Movement told Immanuel Reformed Church in Prospect and S&S New Jersey that 400 to 600 young people are required each year to replace missionaries worn out by heavy physical strain.
Rev George Henninger, pastor of the E Tenth Street Methodist Church, proclaimed in a Sunday sermon that eighty percent of world art galleries would vanish and churches would be boarded up without Christmas. He urged the celebration of the holiday as essential to culture and faith.
Emergency squad makes one of the fastest runs on record after a burglar alarm rang at Northwestern State Bank on Thirtieth and Clifton Streets. Officers say the vault was closed with the alarm dial not adjusted, triggering the alert.
Laben Riddell of 271 S Temple Ave faced assault charges while Mrs Blanche Riddell of 110 S Rural St alleged battery and drawing deadly weapons. Riddell, separated from Blanche, denied the accusations.
Allen Beasley of Linton Ind spoke at the Y M C A auditorium Sunday urging boys to beware of conversations and associations. He warned of dangers in talk and friendships influencing youth.
An automobile owned by A. P. Klee of 30938 Broadway was reported stolen from in front of the H. P. Wasson store.
Morris Wheeler aged 16 of 27 Schiller Street was arrested after being found asleep in a restroom at the YWCA on 429 North Pennsylvania Street. He reportedly left home two days earlier, according to police and was discovered by matron Mrs Adeline Bowen.
Police report vehicles belonging to Thomas F. Howell of 706 N Emerson Ave found at Capitol Ave and Market St. Win J. Shambaugh of R R 1 New Augusta Ind found at Roosevelt Ave and Station St. John Leck of 1223 N New Jersey St found at 2400 N Sherman Dr. Clarence P Nichols of 128 W Twenty First St found at Capitol Ave and Ohio Bt. Eli Gold of 2319 Central Ave found on White River Blvd.
G L Christie of Lafayette and E J Barker of Thorntown will be chief speakers before the annual meeting of the Indiana Swine Breeders Association at the Claypool on January 7. Officers will be elected.
Nellie Revell, famed former Indianapolis press agent and self described “world's best invalid,” has written a book titled Right Off the Chest. Written in St Vincent's Hospital, it portrays four years of spinal illness with humor and hope, receiving praise from George D Stewart and Roy W Howard and endorsement by President Coolidge.
Thomas Hall of 709 North Clark Street Chicago travels to Indianapolis to find his daughter Myrtle Pauline Hall eight who vanished from her home on December 1. He believes someone took her and may have come to Indianapolis. She wore a white dress black stockings tan shoes grey cape and a green hat. She has light hair and blue eyes. Information should be sent to J P Rooney agent in charge Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Chicago.
Roy C. Shaneberger will succeed James P. Goodrich as president of the National City Bank on January 8. Goodrich will stay as chairman, having agreed to a one year term despite attempts to persuade him to extend. Shaneberger heads the Sergers Candy Co and Progressy Laundry and has served as rector Reine bank since July.
Private Paris messages report Elathrios Venizelos, the de facto ruler, refusing to return to Athens to lead Greece during the crisis after King George and Queen Elizabeth were expelled. Appeals came as Republicans and Venizelosists fared in national elections while Venizelos stays in Paris with a bride.
A joint meeting of the Interfraternity Association of Indianapolis and the Indiana Interfraternity Association is set for January 11 and 12 at Claypool to discuss a possible merger. Indianapolis alumni groups would join undergraduates from Indiana colleges and universities in the new organization. Pickpocket Harvest Continues as shoppers report multiple losses. Victims include Mrs Francis Mitchell purse $12 Jennie Neff $12 Albert Kuhn $38 Mrs Charles Robinson $70 and a ring valued at $5.
Indianapolis bank employees on the Santa Claus preferred list will receive a ten percent salary bonus to be paid in two installments and life insurance policies ranging from five hundred to two thousand dollars. The Meyer Kiser Bank already disbursed ten thousand dollars among its 160 employees. Several banks are giving gold gifts to staff, with plans pending at others.
About 100 church workers sought 10000 dollars to entertain 7000 delegates arriving for the ninth annual Student Volunteer Movement convention. Foreign students are arriving in great numbers. Mail checks to Evans Woollen, treasurer, Fletcher Savings and Trust. Burton St John and Miss Alice Peabody of New York lead. Mass sessions at Cable Tabernacle. group conferences at Shortridge High and downtown churches. Public meetings planned at Cable Tabernacle Sunday with international speakers.
Richmond Indiana December 24 Rev Charles Woodman of West Richmond Friends' Church condemns the dispute over the Virgin birth. He says the practical question is how Jesus shows what God is like and how to draw near to His heart through Him.
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