Noblitt Sparks to raise Columbus plant force to 800
Noblitt Sparks Industries Inc will increase Columbus plant workforce from 450 to 800, adding two new departments for automobile brakes and nickel plating of radiators. Brakes production starts next week. The firm also operates in Seymour and Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Stone
the Times
Noblitt- Sparks Industries, Inc
Columbus
Indiana
Quentin G. Noblitt
Seymour
Greenwood
Vanished Slayer Suspect Sought on West Coast
William L Tallman radio operator sought in the clothes closet murder of Virginia Patty in Los Angeles His disappearance from the liner Admiral Benson amid a West Coast manhunt fuels speculation He had been under guard on arrival in San Francisco as Los Angeles authorities pursue charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Baldwin
United Press
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
William L. Tallman
Virginia Patty
Los Angeles
Tallman
Admiral Benson
William Edward Hickman
S. S
San Diego
M. A. Sehst
Sohst
Patty
Portland
Ore
Mrs
Prisoners on Indiana State Farm Earn Days Off by Behavior
Putnamville June 7 Superintendent Ralph Howard announces prisoners at Indiana State Farm must now earn days off their sentences through excellent behavior. Previously days off were lost for infractions, but the policy change requires earning them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fu Times
Putnamville
Ind
Indiana State Farm
Ralph Howard
Editors in Session at Indiana Democratic Outing
Democratic editors and party leaders met at Pottawatomi Inn Lake James Ind for the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association midsummer outing. Topics included leadership succession after Thomas Taggart, Greathouse's possible exit as national committeeman, Peters' bid for state chair next spring, and 1931 legislative and 1932 state office prospects. Frederick Van Nuys of Indianapolis will deliver the principal banquet address. The state committee was to meet late today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake James
Ind
Pottawatomi Inn
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Thomas Taggart
Charles D. Greathouse
R. Earl Peters
Frederick van Nuys
Indianapolis
Revival Services Planned at Indianapolis Gospel Tabernacle
Full time revival services will continue through summer at the Indianapolis Gospel Tabernacle on Alabama and North streets. Tabernacle chairman Harry V. Cook announced the plan while evangelist Orville Benham warned the church has fallen to its lowest spiritual power, linking it to rising crime and urging rationalistic preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gospel Tabernacle
Alabama
North Streets
Harry V. Cook
Tabernacle
Orville Benham
America
Nose Up in the World Peanut Pushman
Clorado Springs reports Bill Williams from Rio Hondo Texas as a master professional ascender who lifts his nose high and propels a peanut along the ground and up to 13 000 feet. He says educators should hold their noses high to gain success and notes his bid to reach 22 miles of ascent within 22 days by Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clorado Springs
Colo
Bill Williams
Rio Hondo
Tex
Woolworth
Bift
Boston
Texas Prairie County
Bill
Williams
Penalty Light For Swindler Shows Contrast In Indiana Justice
In Fort Wayne Miss Irma Bitzinger 39 receives one to seven years in Indiana Woman's Prison after pleading guilty to a bond swindle totaling 500000. Daisy Sullivan of Greene county gets two to fourteen years for a 280- cent check scam. she was refused appeal as a poor person. The piece notes victims' distress and failed efforts to recover losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ft. Wayne
Irma Bitzinger
Daisy Sullivan
Greene County
Daisy
van Buskirk
Greene
Bloomfield
Harry G. Leslie
Indiana Supreme Court
Miss Bitzinger
Prohibition Prize Plan Labeled Liquor Scheme
The Anti Saloon League leader Rev Dr Francis Scott McBride leaves St. Louis for Milwaukee to push a new prohibition law replacing Wisconsin's recently repealed statute. He says no recommendation will be made for a Willebrandt successor and that the President will choose a field grounded in law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
ST. Louis
Franklin Chase Hoyt
William Randolph Hearst
Francis Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Indiana Christian Nurses Graduate Class Portrait
The senior class of Indiana Christian Hospital receives diplomas at Thursday night’s commencement exercises. Graduates include Deloris Snider Clara Mae Lindeman Edna Swank Martha Mount Ruth Durham Katherine McKain Willa Lawrence Ethelle Baker Lillian French Bernice Vance Edith Carson Catherine Sydnor Beulah Bullard Thelma Mattox Mary Bravard Esther Craig and Esther Hantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Christian Hospital
Deloris Snider
Clara Mae Lindeman
Edna Swank
Martha Mount
Ruth
Cities State Not Liable in Auto Crashes
Attorney General James M. Ogden ruled that a provision in the 1929 drivers license law making the state counties and municipalities jointly liable with employees for negligence on highways is unconstitutional. The saving clause cannot keep the law valid, since the title covers only persons and corporations. Orr sought guidance on whether counties and towns must carry liability insurance. the auditor said state department vouchers for insurance would be refused. Bainbridge Druggist Dies. Funeral services for Harvey A. Hall, 52, Bainbridge druggist who died Wednesday, were held today with burial in Roachdale where he was born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Ogden
Lawrence F. Orr
State Board of Accounts
Ogden
Orr
Ogeen
Archie N. Bobbitt
Bainbridge
Ind
Harvey A. Hall
Roachdale
Woman guilty in death of Hodapp in Indiana
Nora Kreite 40 was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Ralph Hodapp 41 in Brownstown Indiana. She faces a two to twenty-one year sentence while free on bond pending a possible new trial motion. The conflict arose over a fence line and Hodapp was kneeling when struck with a wooden slab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Brownstown
Ind
Ralph Hodapp
Nora Kreite
Jackson County
Liberty
Hodapp
Plumber From Irvington Shares In Derby Winnings
An Irvington plumber Guy Moore shares ten thousand dollars of Arthur Court’s eighty four thousand seven hundred eighty dollar English derby prize. Moore bought a fifth interest in the winning ticket for a hundred dollars before the race. Court and Moore arranged a contract giving Court seventy thousand dollars and Moore ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Arthur Court
Guy Moore
East
Washington Street
Quebec
Court
B. H. Cambra
Cleveland
Fletcher American National Bank
Moore
Don Roberts
Olney Street
Roberts
Cambra
Gas Fatal to Child in Mishawaka Home
In Mishawaka Indiana a gas leak from a basement rubber tube killed 5 year old Charles Verdauwen and left his father Jules Verdauwen 36 and younger brother Alfred 3 in serious condition. Mrs Verdauwen was hospitalized recovering from appendicitis. A neighbor cared for the children after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Ind
Charles Verdauwen
Jules Verdauwen
Alfred
Verdauwen
Kroger's Giant Warehouse Opens In Indianapolis
Indianapolis opens Kroger's Giant Warehouse Bakery and Dairy at 1011 East St. Clair Street. The multi floor complex spans two blocks with 445000 square feet, four floors, 39 trucks, 71 receiving doors, and a $100000 dairy. It employs 350 with plans for over 500, shipping daily 1,000,000 pounds to city stores and 300,000 pounds to country stores. Visitors Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, each gets a loaf baked on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroger Company
Meridian Street
Circle
Indianapolis
Wonder Pantry
East St. Clair Street
Arctic Circle
Indiana
State Cyclists To Go On Tour
Marion Indiana June 7 The annual Indiana motorcycle gypsy tour will start in Marion and go to Shafer Lake north of Monticello on Sunday About 300 cyclists will participate They will be guests at the summer home of Glen Scott Indiana Motor Bicycle Association secretary The national tour is set for June 16 but Indiana anglers start fishing that day so the state tour is moved up a week Leaders from Indianapolis South Bend Newcastle Muncie Richmond Wayne Evansville Huntington Terre Haute Warsaw Auburn Decatur and other cities participate with named organizers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Marion
Ind
Shafer Lake
Monticello
Glen Scott
Indiana Motorcycle Association
Indiana
Indianapolis
John Morgan
Charles W. Clements
Maldwyn Jones
South Bend
Shell Wesner
Frank Andrews
Newcastle
Harry D. Warr
Muncie
Walter Double
Earl Wright
Richmond
Myers
W C T U Plans Boycott of Merchants Allowing Cigaret Machines
Meridian W C T U announces a boycott of merchants who permit cigarette slot machines in their venues. The resolution passed at a meeting at Mrs. David Ross’s home in Haverstick Park with Mrs. Martha L. Gipe presiding. Plans also set for the annual picnic in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Union
David Ross
Haverstick Park
Martha L. Gipe
Kroger plant boasts immaculate bakery and world connections
E. J. Overberg, Kroger plant general manager, calls the facility the finest and invites over 7,000 store staffs, city and state officials, and 100,000 guests to Sunday's formal opening. G. B. Weiper, N. D. Chaplick, and H. E. Slavens will assist in welcoming attendees and launching a new sales campaign with awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Overberg
Overberg
G. B. Weiper
N. D. Chaplick
Outside Meats
H. E. Slavens
No Speed Limit Law Upheld In Gary Case
Gary Judge C M Greenlee ruled fifty eight miles per hour not illegal under the new no speed limit statute when driving was prudent and there was no traffic risk. He said cities cannot set speed limits and the law targets reckless and dangerous driving, not all speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
C. M. Greenlee
Indiana
Greenlee
Stanley Wonso
Twentieth Street
Broadway
Wisehart Endorses Oral Mathematics Plan for NYC Schools
Indiana state education chief Roy P Wisehart said Dr William J O Shea plan to teach mathematics largely by oral methods could be adopted in Indiana. He called the idea a progressive step worthy of consideration and noted it need not be dictated from the state office. He added that educational methods should progress though Dr O Shea’s approach may not yet be perfected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. O'Shea
New York City
Roy P. Wisehart
Wisehart
O’shea
Indiana
O'Shea
Taflinger Quits Night Life Class At Circle Art Academy
Elmer Taflinger leaves his post with George J. Mess and Gordon B. Mess after two years heading the night life class in Indianapolis. His class drew professionals and merchants, with recent works shown at Pettis Dry Goods. Local artists urge a new class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Taflinger
George J. Mess
Gordon B. Mess
Circle Art Academy
Taflinger
Indianapolis
Stuents
Pettis Dry Goods Company
Marmon Drivers Urged to Join Safety Club
John Rademacher Marmon safety director urges Marmon truck drivers to become members of the club and promote road safety. Golden Rule stickers will adorn all Marmon trucks in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rademacher
Marmon Motor Car Company
Indianapolis Times
Marmon
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Ray P. Johnson
Rushville
Arbuckle Foundry Company
Mullins & Gilson Manufacturing Company
Mullins& Gilson Manufacturing Company, Inc
Elkhart
LaBour Company
Chicago Heights
Ill
Cramblett Engineering Company
TimeState Company
Wis
Leachwood Company
Janesville
Time-O-Star Controls Company, Inc
Connersville
Tridiana Lamp Corporation
Fokker Aircraft Corporation
Detroit
General Printing Corporation
Capehart Automatic Phonograph Corporation
Z. B. Polish Falcons
Calumet
Central States
Lake County
West Coast
Pike’s Peak
McBride
Hearst
Indiana Christian Nurses Graduate
Cities
Kroger Groceries
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln City
Frank C. Ball
Statehouse
DERBY
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Kroger
New York
Vers Connections
Safety Club
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