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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
5
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company announces a free insurance plan for employees with one year or more service. The policy covers families between $500 and $1,000 at death based on service length and provides a pension of $50 monthly or more for older employees. It also pays weekly wages for up to ten weeks after two weeks of serious illness.
The Woman's Department Club, outgrowing its Seventeenth and Meridian location, is exploring future sites. An option on Fall Creek Blvd property owned by Jose Balz Company, valued at $50,000, was secured with a request for a longer option period. The Indianapolis Club at 2314 N Meridian St was also reviewed by the building committee chaired by Mrs. W Eshbach.
Public health message urges vigorous at home treatment for grip like illnesses to prevent pneumonia. Vicks Vapo Rub advertised as remedy with direct inhalation and skin absorption claims. Mothers urged to use Vicks for frequent childhood colds and the teapot steam method is described.
In Reeley Colorado on February 13 the Misogynist fraternity once vowed to ban co eds from the college but surrendered after seven dateless days. President Glenn B. Good of the fraternity was seen riding with a co ed, signaling a shift. Townsfolk protests and school authorities stayed silent as the battle ends with co eds retaining social sway and plotting next moves.
A sequence of daily updates details Joyd Collins trapped by a rock fall in Sand Cave beginning January 30. State and federal crews engage in digging and rescue planning with delays, collapses, and subsequent rumors, while officials, militia, and doctors coordinate efforts and assess hoaxes and threats through February 12.
Kennard Vogal reports a playful snowball battle near 1814 W. Washington when a dog owned by Joe Wildaman attacked and bit him. Vogal lives at 813 River Ave. The incident occurred during a snowball game with another man present.
Indiana officials announce that Secretary of Labor James J. Davis will address a joint session of the Indiana House and Senate on February 25. Frederick E. Schortemeier, Secretary of State, said Harry B. Dynes from the labor department handles the arrangements.
In La Porte Indiana on February 13 a suit alleges Carrie Patterson, a housekeeper, seeks $6000 heart balm damages from farmer George Duan after a broken engagement and marriage to another man. The filing cites alleged heartbreak and claims for compensation.
Representative John B. Kitch of Plymouth yielded to legislative enthusiasm guiding two new measures in the House on Thursday. It marked the first time in two sessions he saw a need for more laws. Representative Kenney of New Albany quickly joined to test the situation as the unexpected occurred.
C A Parker 73, a longtime locksmith and umbrella repairman, stood near his ruined shop at 220 West New York Street and asked to be taken to the poor farm. Fire officials say Parker started the blaze by pouring gasoline on a fire, then returned to his shop and found it destroyed. He had been treated at the city hospital and was placed in police care after being found in the street.
A playful old line notes Pauletta’s swank image and current frustration. She cannot wipe or clear the scene as she lacks the needed items. The quip contrasts uproarious irritation with the opposite of laughter and mentions a blinker and a square linen piece used to soak up signs of feminine enjoyment at a movie.
Indiana Taxi driver Samuel Johnson reports a gunpoint robbery after picking up a colored man at Indiana Avenue. The suspect forced continued driving to Morris and Pershing before alighting. Additional thefts include $56 from Golden Rule Filling Station and $13.50 from a purse at Penn Apartments.
W. B. Harding has been elected president of the Associated Employers of Indianapolis. Alfred Kauffman is first vice president, J. Martin Antrim second vice president, J. Howard Stilz treasurer, and A. J. Allen was reappointed secretary for the twenty-second year.
Earl Hollowitz Earl Chappell and his wife Rose Chappell were arrested Thursday after a federal prohibition raid on the Chap pell apartment at 1808 College Ave. They were released under bonds of 2000 for Hollowitz and Chappell and 500 for Mrs. Chappell after waiving examination before U S Commissioner John W Kern. The trio are bound over to the federal grand jury.
Police detained three drivers at the city jail Thursday night in a brisk speed sweep. Those arrested were Edward Bunce, 19, of 1402 Garfield Ave. Morris Price, 25, of Bridgeport Indiana. and Edward Stedfeld, 21, of 110 East Fifty First Street.
William Shockney aged 58 died from injuries after his car was struck by a freight train at Saratoga in Winchester Indiana. The collision occurred February 13 and the victim died today.
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