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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

2

Bride's Hat Sparks Tragedy as Groom Leaps to Death

Spattie Washington June 15 United Press reports Thomas Fallon northwest manager of Edison Radio Company killed himself from a seven story window after quarrelling over his bride of sixty days over her new white hat. Mrs Fallon and antique dealer J G Davis said Fallon had been drinking heavily. The couple were guests at Davis's apartment.

United Press Wash Thomas Fallon Northwest Edison Radio Company Fallons J. G. Davis

Bridge Party Sponsored by Opportunity Committee at Brookside Park

Members of the Opportunity committee of the Woman's Department club plan a bridge party at Brookside Park community house on Wednesday. Mrs Nettie New chairs the committee. A 7:30 meeting will precede lunch with guests asked to bring sandwiches. Afternoon bridge will include prizes at each table and reservations are accepted through Mrs New.

Woman's Department Club Brookside Park Community House Nettie New New Frerett Gebofield Edward Ferger JG Williams

Elect New Officers of Indianapolis Alliance Delta Delta Delta

Mrs. Harry Hooley was elected president of the Indianapolis Alliance chapter of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Other officers include Vice-president Mrs G D Boyd recording secretary Miss Ivy Fuller corresponding secretary Mrs Wendell Hicks treasurer Miss Frances Woolery Pan Hellenic representative alumnae secretary Mrs Frederic Barrows alumnae adviser and Trident correspondent Mrs Arthur Hadley.

Harry Hooley Indianapolis Alliance Delta Delta Delta G. D. Boyd Ivy Fuller Wendell Hicks Frances Woolery Frederic Barrows Marion Fppert Trident Arthur Hadley

Mothers Alliance of Alpha Delta Theta Meets at Mrs Hargitt

Mothers' Alliance of Alpha Delta Theta sorority will meet with Mrs. George Hargitt at 4104 College Avenue on Wednesday. A covered dish lunch at 12 30 will be served followed by a business meeting. St Patrick's Social Club plans a card party at the school hall at 8 15 Sunday night.

Mothers’ Alliance of Alpha Delta ‘Theta Sorority George Hargitt College Avenue St. Patrick's Social Club

Card Party Tonight by Victory Club of Fidelity Review

The Victory Club of Fidelity Review led by W. E. A. will host a card party at 8 o clock this evening at the hall located at 1002 East Washington Street.

Victory Club of Fidelity Review Washington Street

Pocket veto status before high court

Marion Ind June 15 The state supreme court will hear a challenge to the Grand Delaware superior court bill pocket vetoed by Governor Harry G Leslie. An affidavit charging Flam White a Negro with assault and battery was filed in Grant superior court alleging jurisdiction issues and a not guilty plea was entered. trial set for June 28. The bill would have created separate courts in two counties with criminal jurisdiction.

Times Secretor

Drunken Driver Flees Crash After Brandishing Gun

Police sought a man after a car crash near Broad Ripple High School on 63rd Street. He threatened witnesses with a revolver, forced a passing motorist to drive him to Broad Ripple Park entrance, then vanished. The incident involved a collision with William Bossart and occurred Friday night.

William Bossart College Avenue Broad Ripple High School Sixty-third Broad Ripple Park

Blanket Quiz Delayed Over Mishawaka Slaying Case

Times Special South Bend reports a grand jury probe into the slaying of Edward J. Blankett of Mishawaka will be delayed by several days. Jurors completed their tour of Buster's Place after hearings on a drunken road house brawl where the shooting occurred. Charges of involuntary homicide were filed against three patrons.

Times South Bend Edward J. Blankett Mishawaka Harry S. Taylor

Notary Offers Free Driver License Help in Newcastle

Fred Culp, chairman of Fall Creek township Democratic organization and notary public, will notarize free of charge auto license applications for all Democratic men and women who desire this service. He questions why Democrats should help enrich Republican organs.

Times Newcastle Ind Fred Culp Fall Creek Township Democratic Organization

Sailorish beach trousers and flapper fashions noted

The item describes young styles for beachwear and lounging,. Sailor inspired beach trousers over one piece bathing suits, paired with beach pajamas by Lrelegante. It also notes blue as a cooling summer color for furniture and outfits, and mentions embroidery tracing around ankles as a new fashion touch.

Mt-lile-ladi Lrelegante

Trousseau Shower For Miss Dorothy Showalter

Mrs. F E Winchester hosted a bridge party and trousseau shower for Dorothy Showalter at 75 North Hawthorne Lane honoring her upcoming marriage to Arthur Anderson on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs E W Showalter and many relatives with decorations in pink blue lavender and green. A bridal dinner will follow Tuesday night at the Columbia Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Showalter.

F. FE. Winchester Connersville Trousseau Dorothy Showalter Arthur Anderson Showalter North Hawthorne Lane Brige-Elect E. W. Showalter Carl Hendricks A. O. Willett D. W. Showalter D. H. Showalter W. C. Showalter Gene Short W. C. Clein R. C. Kingsley Martinsville F. K. Billau Katherine Thomas Rose Hendricks Margaret Showalter Adela Showalter Mary Lou Clark Alice Pauley Karra Ward Geraldine McKee Dorothy Walters Bedford Columbia Club

Prohibition Enforcement Fatalities Listed by Congress

Federal agents killed 135 people enforcing the Volstead Act from 1920 to June 12, 1929. Fifty five federal officers died in enforcement efforts, mainly in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. Florence Kahn read the figures into the congressional record, noting state killings would raise citizen fatalities well over 500.

Kahn

Bar Society to Meet in Greencastle Ind June 22

The Fifth District Bar Association will meet Saturday June 22 at Turkey Run. Attorney General James M. Ogden will speak on the Indiana Constitution and a 1931 constitutional convention. Also speaking are Henry M. Walker and Joel A. Baker. Officers listed include C. C. Gillen as president and G. I. Eisner as secretary.

Spevn Greencastle Ind Fifth District Bar Association Turkey Run James M. Ogden Indiana Henry M. Walker State Bar Association Joel A. Baker District Association C. C. Gillen G. I. Eisner Terre Haute

Local Youth Injured After Stairs Fall at Craig Candy Store

Byron Higgins aged 19 of 1132 Udell Street is hospitalized with back injuries from a fall Friday night at Craig Candy Store located at 6 East Washington Street where he works.

Byron Higgins Udell Street Craig Candy Store East Washington Street

Burn Ride Victim Found in Wisconsin Swamp

In Rhinelander Wisconsin a burned skeleton was found on a funeral pyre of six logs near Three Lakes. Investigators consider the victim may have been abducted and killed during a ride by Chicago gangsters linked to Joe Saltis and Al Cavone. The case prompts Oneida County murder inquiry.

Rhinelander Wis Chicago Oneida County Three Lakes Joe Saltis al Cavone

Many Guests Register at French Lick

Indianapolis figures led by Major and Mrs L Ert Slack and police chief Worley arrive at French Lick Springs for a weekend stay. J S White with Ruth White visit, while F S Matthews and O R Platter host guests from North Vernon and Terre Haute. Indiana Golf association invitations target women members for the August amateur championship at French Lick Valley and Hills courses.

F. S. Matthews O. R. Platter North Vernon Ind French Lick Springs Thomas M. Stillwell Anderson Ft. Lauderdale Fla Florida C. J. Root W. R. Root Terre Haute Indiana Golf Association Hills French Lick

Ancestors in Peace Endures as Indian Woman Stands Ground

Lyda Conley, lifelong Wyandot, blocks a wall repair at Huron Park burying ground in Kansas City. She sits in mud and vows to remain as workers repair stalls, while authorities acknowledge the futility of pressing charges. The wall remains unrepaired.

United Preas Kansas City Kan Lyda Iva Conley Huron Park

Church Pact Denied by Portes Gil and Archbishop Flores

President Emilio Portes Gil and Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz y Flores denied any agreement on the religious dispute. The denial followed a Mexico City newspaper outline of a three year old religious question said to be approved by the president and Catholic emissaries. Sources say Flores seeks to report progress to Rome for instructions.

United Press Mexico City Emilio Portes Gil Leopoldo Ruiz Y Flores Flores Rome

Driver Freed In Death Manslaughter Charge Dropped

John Eaton, 20, of 1250 High School Road, was absolved of blame in the death of 8 year old Warter Moody, 719 Worth Street. The coroner's office dropped manslaughter charges after his automobile struck the youth on June 2.

John Eaton High School Road Warter Moody Worth Street

Radio Schedule Brief for WFBM WKBF Indianapolis

Saturday broadcasts list WFBM 1239 and WKBF 1230 with CBS programs from 4:30 PM to 4:30 AM. Highlights include Musical Vespers, National Radio Forum, George Olsen, Red Seal hour, Cathedral hour, Barnhouse, and Philadelphian concert. late silent periods by order of the Federal Radio Commission.

CBS Indian Medical Association Walter G. Samuel Julius C. Walken Columbia_ Club Charlie Davis Rhythm Boys Park Lane Orchestra National Radio Forum Washington George Olsen Lloyd Ingraham Martucci Federal Radio Commission Julius C. Walk Dessa_Byrd Bill Rutherford Donald Grey Barnhouse Philadelphia Columbia Club Majestic Hour Stutz Pipe Dreams Coral Islanders Pep Unlimited Club Fuller-Ryde Morning Musicale WBBM Chicago

Hoover Signature On Farm Aid Bill

Congress suspends business for six week summer recess plan and aims to vote on tariff measures this week. Vice President Curtis signed the farm relief bill. Parliamentarians question legality and the President could sign or require a new signature upon the Senate reconvening.

Wait Hoover Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Congress Senate House Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis Curtis White House

Chicago June 15: Joseph Kestler seeks alimony relief amid Jones law

In CHICAGO Joseph Kestler a bartender says he fears working since the Jones law and asks to be excused from paying his wife temporary alimony during her divorce suit. The remark comes as details of the case emerge amid radio listings for the day.

United Press Chicago Joseph Kestler Kestler

7-11s Orchestra Debuts Amorous Theme Program

The 7-11s orchestra and quartet perform Fishing the Air Amorous embraces with selections My Baby's Arms Deep in the Arms of Love and Please Let Me Dream in Your Arms. The NBC broadcast airs Saturday at 7 30 p m. Rita Burgess Gould sings Ramona and Little Spanish Town on NBC Saturday night at 9.

NBC Rita Burgess Gould

Cavalcade Adds Radio Stars For Saturday NBC Nickel Cinco-Paters

The Cavalcade continues with a new brigade of national radio stars on NBC Saturday night at 6. Mae and Lennie perform three original comedy songs as amusement for listeners tuning in on the Nickel Cinco-Paters program over Columbia Broadcasting System stations at 6 o clock.

NBC Mae Lennie Columbia Broadcasting System Seger Fliis Alley and Nugent Majestic Theatre of the Air WFBM

Roxy Symphony to Broadcast Soloist and Mexican Aires

The Roxy Symphony orchestra will broadcast its weekly concert on NBC Sunday afternoon at 12. Henrik de Vries the first flutist will perform featured solos. Also heard Sunday morning at 10 30 O clock native Mexican and Spanish airs by the Mexican Tipica orchestra conducted by Jose Tovar on NBC.

Roxy Symphony Orchestra NBC Henrik de Vries Tipica Orchestra Jose Tovar Studebaker WGY WGN Detroit KDKA Columbia WOWO WMAQ WHAS Chicago Pullmen Porters WSB WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul Tomorrow’s Tribune Harmony WIR Happy WTMJ Milwaukee Amos ‘N' Andy WDAF Kansas City

Talk on The Age of Gold and Alloy by Barnhouse

The Rev. Donald Grey Barnhouse will speak on The Age of Gold and Alloy via the Columbia Broadcasting System from Tenth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Sunday at 3 30 p m stations.

Donald Grey Barnhouse Columbia Broadcasting System Tenth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia

Radio Schedule Dense with Orchestras and Programs

Cincinnati WLW and national networks broadcast a full day of concerts talk shows weather and sports. Listings include Alvin Roehr orchestra Zoo Clubhouse Henry Thies and Enna Jettick melodies plus NBC ABC and Columbia Network programs and baseball Reds vs Pirates.

P. A Secatarv Hawkins Alvin, Roehr Zoo National Gibson Henry_ Thies Seth Parker Mansfield and Leer Enna Jettick Company Henry Thies Johnny, Hamp

Girls Must Be Snobs Says Professor's Wife

Mrs. Marie Rogers urges girls to adopt snobbery in dress and ambition after her husband Professor Robert E F Rogers spoke on The Necessity of Being a Snob Bu Cape Ann. She argues proper clothes influence behavior and critiques the current generation's attitude. In Hillsboro Ohio probate, S P Scott leaves Jefferson Medical College 1 25 million estate after hay fever cure claim.

Boston Marie Rogers Robert EF. Rogers Cape Ann Hillsboro Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia S. P. Scott

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