Modern Woodmen Officers Set for January Installations
F Smith Kirtley consul elect of Maple camp is re elected for the sixth time after 33 years with the Woodmen. M T Wright joins as district deputy, George Hopkins remains state deputy, Cash Gephart and William O Bannon named consul elects, Oliver P Wald to be installed January 10 with public ceremony and January 19 installation at Modern Woodmen Hall 322 E New York St followed by banquet dance and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
F. Smith Kirtley
Maple Camp
Woodmen
M. T. Wright
George Hopkins
Cash Gephart
Capitol City
William O'Bannon
Ironwood Camp
Oliver P. Wald
Marion Camp
Kirtley
Woodmen Hall
New York St
Fraternal Year in Indianapolis Marks Milestones and Philanthropy
A year in Indianapolis fraternal life highlighted corner stone ceremonies for the Scottish Rite Rite Cathedral on Meridian Street and the creation of the Associated Fraternities of Marion County under E H Palmer. Veterans groups observed Armistice Day and Thanksgiving with parades and services while Christmas relief baskets spread funds to hundreds of families. Shrine Elks K of C and Pythian lodges reported large charity efforts and home celebrations. New Year events closed the lodge calendar as clubs look forward to year of renewed activity.
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Indianapolis
D. Grotto
Meridian St
United States
Marion County
E. H. Palmer
University Park
Wa. T. Wright
Woodmen of America
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion
Keith
Shrine
Elks
Franklin
Ind
Lafayette
Knights of Columbus
Eastern Star
Nettie Ransford
Associated Fraternities
Kentucky
de Molay
Barton Bradley
Prophets of
Sahara Grotto
Scottish Rite
N. Capitol Ave
Clarence M. Dunbar
Imperial
Murat Theater
Woodmen of the World Install Officers at Local Hall
Installation of officers by the Woodmen of the World at 116 E. Maryland St. 7:30 p m Tuesday with J. H. Price of Omaha Neb as installing officer An oyster supper will follow the business meeting William D Shipp is president elect and C M Risk is clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Maryland St
J. H. Price
Omaha
Neb
William D. Shipp
C. M. Risk
W R C Will Initiate at Fort Friendly Chapter
George H. Thomas Women s Relief Corps will initiate at 2 p m Monday at Fort Friendly 512 N Illinois St under the direction of outgoing officers New officers will be installed Jan 7 A covered dish luncheon will be served by retiring staff Mrs Lolla V Park is the Sorps press correspondent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thomas Women's Relief Corps
Fort Friendly
N. Ilinois St
Lolla V. Park
Sorps
Newlyweds to Attend Sahara Grotto Cupid Party
The Sahara Grotto hosts a Cupid's party and dance at the Claypool tonight with 800 couples invited in the Riley room and mezzanine. Thirty-one couples from 1927 are named as guests of honor, including H Verle Wilson and L W Seiler among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara Grotto
Claypool
Riley
Prophets
Messrs. and
Mesdames H. Verle Wilson
L. W. Seiler
Horace H. Plummer
Houston A. Cory
Walter A. Barney
Russell Smith
Edwin Shields
A. W. Eubank
Virgil Wray
Michlous Domor
J. J. Alye
Delayed Knights of Columbus Meeting Noting Holiday
The Monday Knights of Columbus meeting at the K of C hall Thirteenth and Delaware is postponed due to a legal holiday. New members admitted at the last session include Nicholas A. Baan from Yorkton Canada Harry P. Lewis from Montreal Canada and Walter G. Robinson from Indianapolis by reinstatement.
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Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Thirteenth
Delaware Sts
Council
Nicholas A. Baan
Yorkton
Canada
Harry P. Lewis
Montreal
Walter 4. Robinson
Indiananapolis
Elks New Year Eve Party At St Clair Meridian Sts
Standing Room Only watch party planned for the Elks New Year’s Eve celebration at the club house. C C Cohee states reservations are sold out for members and guests. Two orchestras perform with refreshments and entertainment as key features of the program.
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St. Clair and
Meridian Sts
C. C. Cohee
Auxiliary to Sahara Grotto names 1928 officers
Saharabelles auxiliary to the Sahara Grotto will elect 1928 officers at 8 p m Tuesday on the Lincoln mezzanine floor. The meeting shifted to evening to enable full member voting as membership campaign closes today.
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Sahara Grotto
Lincoln
New Year's Eve Frolic Planned by Kerman Grotto
TERRE HAUTE Ind Dec 31 prophets of Kerman Grotto prepare for the annual New Year's Eve frolic at the Grotto hall. Monarch Russell Myers says reservations are limited. Jerry Shandy and Dr Ray Scofield arrange vaudeville dancing and a buffet supper at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Prophets of
Kerman Grotto
Grotto Hall
Monarch Russell Myers
Jerry Shandy
Ray Scofield
Red Men discuss membership drive in Columbus hall
A Brown and Bartholomew Counties Red Men meeting in Columbus reviewed plans for a January 6 membership drive after an oyster supper, held at the local Red Men’s hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Brown
Bartholomew Counties
Public Installation at Ancient Landmarks Lodge No 319
Obie J. Smith the most worshipful grand master presided as installing officer at the public installation of officers Friday evening at the Masonic Temple located at North and Illinois Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Landmarks Lodge No
A. M
Masonic Temple
North and
Illinois Sts
Obie J. Smith
Open House for Aged Sister of the Poor Home
Open House at the Home for the Aged on 520 E Vermont St will be held Sunday from 1 30 to 4 pm Knights of Columbus members have been invited to attend and tour the facility
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sister of the Poor Home For the
Vermont St
The
Knights of Columbus
Important Events Mark City Lodges Activities
Indianapolis fraternal units have a busy six months with numerous events. Highlights include July parades and picnics by Knights of Columbus Elks and Maccabees, a large Sahara Grotto world championship drill, conventions of Odd Fellows and Red Men, K P Home dedication at Lafayette, state Elks and Masons gatherings, and a December Scottish Rite convocation and Rite cathedral dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Knights of Columbus
Indianapolis Elks
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Maccabees
Detroit
Sahara Grotto Blue Devil Drill
U. G. Lipes
Imperial Palace
Ft. Worth
Texas
Odd Fellows Indiana Department Council
Valparraiso
Ind
K. of P
Lafayette
Boston
Mass
John C. Snyder
Crawfordsville
W. Thirtieth St
Winamac
Walnut Gardens
Philadelphia
Riverside Park
Franklin
Children of Glenn Home to entertain Elks at party
In return for the Elks Christmas party, Glenn Home children will perform for Elks and friends this Sunday. A program will be presented by the children and moving pictures will be shown at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Secret
Tere ‘Saute, Inc
The
Elks
Glenn Home
Elks and
Fraternal Lodge News Page Seeks Member Updates
The Indianapolis Times lodge page publishes Saturday items on lodge activity and future plans. Secretaries and press correspondents should send communications to the Fraternal Editor by Thursday afternoon to inform fellow members of lodge actions and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Times Lodge
Indianapolis Times
Times
Study aids target stammering in Indiana schools
In Indiana public schools eyes ears and throats are examined to detect harmful conditions. Stammering children in primary grades receive more attention as experts note learning is hindered and recitation causes disruption. Parents are urged not to send stuttering children to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Benjamin N. Bogue
Bogue Institute For Stammerers
Liquid Lecture on The Psychology of Alcohol
Charles Milton Newcomb of Cleveland Ohio will speak on The Psychology of Alcohol or Why Do Men Drink at the Rotary Club luncheon in Claypool Tuesday. The Rotary bulletin calls the talk more fun than a barrel of home brew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Milton Newcomb
Cleveland
Ohio
Rotary Club
Claypool
Rotary Bulletin
Dokkies to Install Officers at Castle Hall
The Dokkies will install officers at 9 p m Friday at Castle Hall 230 East Ohio Street Otto Fulgraff is royal vizier elect and Charles Orbough temple deputy will be installing officer Edgar L Minnich is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dokkies
Castle Hall
Ohio St
Otto Fulgraff
Charles Orbough
Temple
Edgar L. Minnich
Auto Thieves Get Rich Loot
Indianapolis records show automobiles valued at 2,224,371 dollars were stolen in 1927, totaling 3,770 cars. Of these, 3,490 were recovered valued at 2,082,450 dollars, leaving 280 cars missing worth 141,921 dollars. Police Chief Claude M. Worley ordered the compilation with Policewoman Bertha Duclus of the missing car department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Claude M. Worley
Bertha Duclus
Coldest inhabited region found in Siberia
A Russian Geological Survey expedition recorded a temperature 92 degrees below zero in Oimekon, Northeast Siberia, last November. Sergei Obruchev said the frigid site may be the coldest inhabited place on earth, home to the world’s loneliest people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Russian Geological Survey
Sergei Obruchev
Siberia
Oimekon
Obruchev
Oil Company Opposes Mt Vernon Pump Tax Plan
Mt Vernon Indiana plans a $20 annual tax on gasoline pumps at filling stations with final action set for Jan 25. Standard Oil Company Indiana says it will sue to block the ordinance. Wayne Indiana reports a large fire at Grand Leader department store causing about $800,000 in losses. Firefighters battled flames about three hours, limiting damage to the store and sparing the adjacent People's Trust Company building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Wayne
Ind
Grand Leader Department
People’s Trust Company
Funniest Lodge Story Told By Indianapolis Elks Voice
A tale from Charles W. June recalls the early Indianapolis Elks Lodge having only theater and writing members. A candidate deemed a “theatrical-writer” could not join until one member reveals he posters opera house bills, leading to a humorous initiation after the confession. The piece invites readers to send their own lodge stories to the Fraternal Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. June
Elks
Pop” June
Indianapolis Elks Lodge
Jimmy
Golly
M W A Camps Observe Founders Day in Woodmen History
Indianapolis Woodmen camps unite to mark the anniversary of the Modern Woodmen of America founded in Lyons Iowa in 1883. The piece notes early formation, headquarters moves, death claims paid since 1884, and patriotism as a core value with aid to disaster victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Woodmen
M. T. Wright
Lyons
Iowa
Rock Island
Ill
Fulton
Davenport
Wright
Kansas City Restaurants Stand Pat for GOP Delegates
Kansas City restaurant officials promise no price hikes for delegates at the Republican convention next spring. H. L. Barth, president of the Kansas City Restaurant Association, says ordinary meal prices will hold and the city can handle a potential surge in patrons, with a projected surplus of 25,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ovents
H. L. Barth
Bonus deadline looms for 8000 ex servicemen in Indiana
At the American Legion Building in Indianapolis 777 N Meridian St ex service men must apply for the federal adjusted compensation before the 5 p.m. deadline or risk losing funds ranging from 50 to 1575 dollars. Most procrastinators are in Marion County. Legion officials warn past midnight mail will count if postmarked Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
American Legion
Legion
Cffice
Bank bandit held after Chester VA robbery arrest
Robert Lee Fenner of North Carolina was arrested in Norfolk after being identified as one of several men who robbed the Bank of Chester Virginia last Wednesday. Police say the group forced employees and customers into a vault at pistol point and escaped with 4720 dollars. In a separate note, Chile blocks red pigs from import citing preference for blue-blooded registered animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Norfolk
Robert Lee Fenner
North Carolina
Bank of Chester
Fenner
Pistol Point
Last Chance Today for Adjusted Compensation Certificates
Ex soldiers urged to apply today for adjusted compensation insurance certificates by American Legion national commander Edward E Spafford and Veterans of Foreign Wars commander Frank E Strayer. Veterans should contact Mrs Ethel Tierney service officer in the State department Room 104 American Legion Building 777 North Meridian Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Spafford
American Legion
Frank E. Strayer
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ethel Tierney
State Department
American Legion Bldg
Meridian St
Sororities Plan Meetings and Observances in January
Founders Day will be observed by Kappa Alpha Theta on January 21 at the Claypool with 350 alumni and Indiana university representatives attending. A luncheon in the Riley Room opens the day, followed by talks from chapter and alumni members. Delta Theta Tau also holds a northern Indiana district meeting at the Marott the same day with a luncheon and dance. Sigma Delta Kappa closed its Claypool convention, and Beta Phi Sigma and Kappa Kappa Sigma state gatherings are planned for April and May respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Claypool
Indiana Universities
Riley Room
Charles Dyer
J. D. Hughes, Jr
Greenfield
Indiana
Butler, de Pauw
Purdue
Daniel T. Weir
Frances H. Sinex
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Marott
Clara Oblinger
Miss Oblinger
Sigma Delta Kappa National Legal Fraternity
Beta Phi Sigma
Carl Craig
E. Washington St
Kappa Kappa Sigma
Indian apolis Telephone Directory distribution rising in 1928
About 100000 copies of the January 1928 Indianapolis telephone directory are being delivered this week, up 3060 from July 1926. It lists 36500 changes, 6000 Randolph numbers moved to Talbot, and adds pages to the classified section. Delivery uses 50 pushcarts and 100 workers, with five days to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Randolph
Talbot
Z. W. Leach
Too Cold for Death by Own Action on Chicago River
Mat Klich leaped from the State Street Bridge into the Chicago River and rode a drifting ice cake downstream. A police life preserver saved him. he was brought to shore and taken to a hospital to recover. Separately in Newcastle Indiana Henry County sworn in new officials for 1936 including Sheriff Charles E. Cannon and Commissioner Will Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Mat Klich
State St
Matt
Newcastle
Ind
New Henry County
Charles E. Cannon
Ernest Bradway
Will Shoemaker
John Downs
Legion Chiefs to Meet Here January 14
National executive committee of the American Legion will meet January 13 and 14 at national headquarters in the War Memorial Building 777 N. Meridiaz Street. Attending are committee members and alternates from every state department along with reports on finances rehabilitation Americanism legislation and child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
War Memorial Bldg
N. Meridiaz. St
James F. Barton
National Adjustant
Legion
France
American Legion Monthly
National
Robert T. O'Neil
John Grimshaw, Jr
American Legion Building and Loan Association
Rufus R. Rand, Jr
Crash Tangles Vehicles Injures Three Near Muncie
In Muncie Indiana a multi vehicle crash involving four autos a truck a concrete mixer and an interurban injured three people slightly. A Parker driver attempting to pass caused a sideswipe leading to a chain collision with a mixer that rolled from a truck and a car. A spectator watched an interurban strike a parked car on the track as smoke dust and flying glass filled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
G A R Ranks Thinning Fast In This Stat
The article notes G A R ranks thinning as years pass. Indiana division lists 2003 members at start of 1928 with 592 posts. now 139 posts remain. Captain Albert Ball cites 500 empty files as annual reports approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. State
Albert Ball
Indiana Divisio
Indiana Divion
State Board Report Details Tax Revisions
The annual board report shows 136 taxes reviewed with 59 unchanged and 76 reduced totaling 4,500,000 dollars. Indianapolis taxes were reduced by 3,500,000 dollars. New York residents left bequests totaling 17,867,000 dollars to charitable and other organizations in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Indianapolis
New York
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Oliver R. Wald
George E. Hopkins
William O’bannon
Club House
Grotto Saharabelles
Ft. Wayne
Bluffton
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Sahara
Shriners
Masonic
Fight Hundred
Great Council of Red Men
Pythian Grand Lodge
Sheriff's Department
Unite
Woodmen of
America
Bank Bandit
Chile
Kappa Alpha Theta
Board
Indiana Trust Issn
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