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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

14

Barnard urges depth at Indiana state fair

Dr. Harry E Barnard president of the American Honey Institute criticized the Indiana state fair for overemphasizing racing and hot dog vending. He urged the fair be linked with schools to educate on agriculture and merchandising of products, stressing honey marketing as a focus. The discussion followed remarks by state fair board secretary E J Barker about declining honey prizes.

Indiana Harry E Barnard American Honey Institute Indianapolis Dr. Barnard E. J Barker State Fair Board Barker Barnard Institute

Gibson salesmen to be guests at dinner

A Gibson Automotive Equipment Company three day convention opened Thursday with a 6:50 p m banquet tonight at the Athenaeum. Fifty field men from South Bend Kalamazoo and Lima attend with twenty accessory firms exhibiting on the fourth floor of the Gibson building. Joseph M Bloch A H Webber and other executives will speak during group lectures displayed by the company branches.

Athenaeum Gibson Automotive Equipment Company Gibson Michigan Street Capitol Avenue South Bend Kalamazoo Mich Lima Joseph M. Bloch

City Philanthropist Dies After Long Service

A longtime city philanthropist died at her home at 1202 Central Avenue after years of Red Cross work during the World War. She supported various musical organizations and was active in community causes.

Central Avenue

Famous Dancers Georgi and Kreutzberg To Appear At English's

Vonne Georgi, famed German modern dancer and Mary Wigman alumna, appears with Harald Kreutzberg in a dance concert at English's Sunday matinee and New Year’s Eve, marking her second season in the country. The Indiana bill also features The Marriage Playground with Mary Brian, plus late showings and other theaters offering varied programs.

Vonne Georgi Harald Kreutzberg Germany Mary Wigman Middle Europe Georgi France Leipzig Arthur Nikisch Hellerau Wigman Kreutzberg Indiana Mary Brian The Apollo

Man jailed for possession of a still in federal case

William Modoffari of 4402 Madison avenue received an eighty day jail sentence from Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell after a prior seventy five days in jail for possessing a still. Thelma Santucci, formerly of 2312 English avenue, was fined 100 dollars after a similar conviction. Rings valued at 145 dollars were stolen from M Leventhal’s home at 2316 North Capitol avenue while the occupants were away.

William Modoffari Madison Avenue Robert C. Baltzell Thelma Santucci English Avenue M. Leventhal North Capitol Avenue

Probe continues in Downey slaying by coast guards

In Buffalo an inquest in city court heard the continuing probe into the fatal shooting of Eugene F. Downey Jr. by coast guards. District Attorney Guy Moore pressed the crew of the patrol boat for details as state officials sought cooperation amid a jurisdiction dispute involving Attorney General William Mitchell and U.S. Attorney Richard H. Templeton.

United Press Buffalo N. Y Eugene F. Downey Jr Coast Guards Guy Moore William Mitchell Mitchell Moore United States Richard H. Templeton Templeton Asa Ennis Rudolph Thompson Orville Lagrant Paul F. Forner Coast Guard Downey

Downey dies after speed boat incident near shoreline

Downey dies from wounds after a speed boat running without lights allegedly ignored orders to halt. A companion fled ashore, leaving Downey to bleed to death while Coast Guard commander Rasmussen said he knew the killer’s identity and planned an arrest.

Downey Martin W. Rasmussen District Coast Guard

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