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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1927
Page
2
During a weekday noon hour a realty firm survey counted 1 806 men and 2 338 women at Monument Circle and Market St. Women led in foot traffic between 1 p m and 2 p m with 1 824 women and 1 545 men passing.
The Ryder Divinity School commencement sermon in Chicago at Midway Universalist Church by Rev. Fred A. Line of Indianapolis argues religion is a growing force in daily life. He says religion expresses in many forms and must be tested in everyday work and relationships.
John Zener former county and city politician must produce physician certificates today to show he is physically unable to work to Judge James A Collins in Criminal Court. He is charged with child desertion and said he could not pay 10 dollars a week for his children's upkeep because of illness. Suit to obtain the maintenance money is brought by his former a e Bertha Zener 130 Geisendorff st Cleveland man has invented a device that controls traffic signals by sound.
Monument board considers improved lighting with General Electric surveying the shaft and testing a trial system this week. Col. Oren Perry, superintendent, said GE engineer A E Sucer and board engineer John Feigen coordinated to design a shaft lighting plan, addressing long standing calls for better illumination.
Central Standard time referenced as the norm. The column lists radio programs for KOA Denver WOC Davenport WTIC Hartford and more, with broadcasts across networks from WRNY New York to WCCO Minneapolis and KWKH. It notes audience tastes for love songs in January and June weddings, plus diverse musical acts and lectures.
United Press reports progress on night air navigation with 1,386 miles lit last Christmas and 1,294 miles under way. By October, 3,400 more miles are expected to be lit reaching 6,080 total miles, enabling safe night flight. Radios beacon towers transmit Morse signals guiding pilots along airways.
A six story apartment building at Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Streets, costing 250000 dollars, will be started soon. The Foster Engineering Company holds the building contract. F R Buck heads the Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Streets Realty Company, which announced the project.
United States birth rates fell from 21.1 to 20.1 per thousand between 1925 and last year, while deaths rose from 11.7 to 12.1 per thousand. Census Bureau attributes higher deaths to last year’s influenza epidemic and notes the birth decline fits a broader trend of population concentration and urban growth.
George M. Blackburn of Marion today becomes State secretary of the Joint Association of Postal Employes. He was elected at the annual meeting at Hotel English Sunday. Roy M. Martin of Indianapolis was appointed trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joseph I. Hawley of Indianapolis.
The Central Ave M. E. Church marked its semicentennial with Sunday services led by Rev. Orion W. Fifer. He noted church contributions over 50 years surpassing $39,000 and membership rising from 400 to 2,000, with annual benevolent giving about $25,000. The history traced back to 1877 merger of Trinity and Massachusetts Ave churches.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Tabors of Terre Haute were elected to head the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary at the annual meeting in Soromo. The couple will lead the VFW post and its auxiliary, guiding veterans affairs and community activities locally.
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