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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1930

Page

7

Indiana Students to Attend 42 National Conventions

Forty two Indiana University students will serve as official delegates to national fraternity and sorority conventions across the United States this summer. Delegates include Jane Padgett, Elizabeth Ing, Ruth Whitton, Alice Niederhouse, and many others from IU chapters, with conventions in places such as Washington, Toronto, Seattle, and Detroit.

Soeviat Gton Ind United States Indiana University I. U Klpka Chi Omega Jane Padgett Washington Shirley Worrell Clayton Grace Glendenning Geneve Lucille Hurd Indianapolis Chi Omega Hotie Ark Elizabeth Ing Wabash Lorena Bedhne Hammond Delta Zeta Univrsity Wisconsin Jeanette Duryea Ft. Wayne Kappa Ha Theta Toronto Canada Ruth Barbara Betty Whitton Auburn India Frances Smith Newcastle Margaret Sone Hutchinson Brazil Kappa Delta Sprinfield Betty Leigh Jasonville Kappa Kappa Gamme Mackinac Island Michigan Martha Combs Mary Liebenthal Peggy Culmer Bloomington Marian Kemmer Lafayette Phyllis Toothill Gertrude Watson Beryl Ryan Chicago Josephine Haworth Kokomo Jean Duthie Ralph Alsop Vincennes Phi Kappa Psi White Sulphur Springs Louis Watson Tom Met Sker Sigma Chi

Timken and partners visit Cummins works by plane

H H Timken president of Timken Roller Bearing Company Canton with his son Henry Timken Jr and Charles Balaugh of Hercules Engine Company and engineer Winslow flew to Columbus to inspect Cummins works and confer with Clessie Cummins and W G Irwin. The Ford tri motor flight used three hours and $73 of gasoline. Cummins drove his Diesel car from Canton spending 63 cents on fuel.

Pi Times Columbus Ind H. H. Timken Timken Roller Bearing Company Canton Henry Timken Jr Charles Balaugh Hercules Engine Company Winslow Hercules Company Cummins E Works Clessie L. Cummins W.G. Irwin Cummins

Mrs Ila Zurbrugg Dies After Sudden Illness

Mrs Ila Zurbrugg 68 lifelong Bartholomew county resident died at home after a brief illness of indigestion. Widow of Solomon Zurbrugg she was active in the Methodist church. She leaves a son John Zurrock of East Columbus two daughters Ann and Pearl Zurbrugg at home a daughter in law Mrs Ray Parker East Columbus two sisters Mrs George Skinner Hoopeston Ill and Mrs Charles Sprague Bartholomew county and three brothers John Davis East Columbus Jasper Edinburg and Peter Davis Ogilville.

Pn Times Columbus Ind Mrsilla Zurbrugg Bartholomew County Solomon Zurbrugg Methodist Church Alice Davis Ogilville John Zurock

Y Worker Advanced By Times Special

George Townsend a former Earl College athlete and local Y M C A worker has been promoted to secretary of young men's work at the Central Y M C A in Pittsburgh. He previously served as assistant boys secretary here and later attended the Y college in Chicago before a stint with the Burlington Y M C A.

Richmond Ind George Townsend Fearlore Central Y. M. C. A Pittsburgh Townsend Chicago Y” Collee Lington YOM. C. A

Body of Roy Johnson Recovered After Drowning

The body of Roy Johnson aged 27 was recovered from White River south of Paragon Indiana. Forest Young of Paragon found Johnson while fishing and called authorities.

Paragon Ind Roy Johnson White River Here Forest Young Para- Johnson

Indiana University Names Lead in Jordan River Revue

The second lead role in the Jordan River Revue at Indiana University was played by Muriel Mattox of Terre Haute, replacing Kathryn Louden who left for Europe. O. P. Robinson Jr. was named to the United States Military Academy at West Point through Vice President Charles Curtis. Jessie Borrer of Rossville becomes president of Theta Sigma, with Opal Crockett, Decker, and Mary Hale among the new officers.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Muriel Mattox Terre Haute Kathryn Louden Europe O. P. Robinson Jr O. P. Robinson University United States Military Academy West Point N. Y Charles Curtis Jessie Borrer Rossville Ill Theta Sigma Opal Crockett Walton Decker Newcastle Mary Hale Wayne Mary Landis

Insurance verdict in Maple life policy case

A federal jury in Terre Haute awarded Joy Davis Maple and the People's National Bank and Trust Company $54,050 in life insurance on Edgar D. Maple, bank vice president, whose body with a bullet wound was found in the bank in January 1929. The Aetna Life Insurance Co. argued the death was self inflicted.

Terre Haute Ind Joy Davis Maple People’s National Bank and Trust Company of Sullivan Edgar D. Maple Maple Aetna Life Insurance Company Hartford Robert C. Baltzell

Old bill paid for $8 in Chicago burial case

A Chicago man settled an $8 debt from a 46 year old burial bill. A caller from H. and B. Duesterberg asked for Mrs. Gibson's funeral date. Herman Duesterberg checked firm records and the man paid the balance in Vincennes.

Pat Times Vincennes Ind Chicago H. and B. Duesterberg Gibson Herman Duesterberg

Liquor Proved Costly in Indiana Divorce Cross-Bill

Anderson Ind June 21 Charles Reed files a cross-bill in superior court in answer to Verna Reed's divorce suit. He claims her extravagant liquor parties kept him in debt despite his protests. The cross-bill cites a New Year’s Eve party and another March 7 gathering at the Reed apartment. Mrs Viola Heuchants seeks 2500 alimony as she sues William Heuchants in a separate divorce action.

Anderson Ind Charles Reed Superior Court Verna Reed Reed Viola Heuchants William Heuchants

Anderson bidders sell bonds for Madison county roads

In Indianapolis bidders bought four issues totaling 96 200 to finance paving projects in Madison county. Union Trust Company paid premiums of 959 on 50 200 Richard J. Wright road bonds, 273 on 21 200 William T. Richards road bonds, and 427 on 21 200 J. F. Murray road bonds. Water street Pendleton bonds of 11 300 sold to Thomas D. Serrin Company with a 235 premium.

Timea Special Anderson Ind Indianapolis Madison County Union Trust Company Richard J. Wright William T. Richards Anderson J. F. Murray Elwood Water Street Pendleton Thomas D. Serrin Company

Poisoning of White River Investigated by Officials

S F Zufall and C H Bechert of Indiana's conservation department plan discussions with fishermen, city officials, and manufacturers to determine if industries are releasing poisonous substances into White River, after fish kill reports. Funeral services held for Thomas Mayer in Richmond. Women's Missionary gathering announced at Sugar Grove church with speakers from Indiana and surrounding towns.

Columbus Ind S. F. Zufall Fish and Game Division State Conservation Department C. H. Bechert White River Dublin

Central enrollment tops six hundred in Danville

In Danville Indiana on June 21 the Central school reports 585 students enrolled with 615 expected for the term. This reflects strong early registrations and anticipated gains in enrollment before classes begin.

Times Special Danville Ind Central

Water Company Buys 102 Acres for Reservoir Near Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Water Company paid $12,000 for 102 acres in southeastern Hamilton county from Mrs. Delphia Trittipp to expand a reservoir project for supplying Indianapolis. The deal, part of a two year land purchase program, gives the company 6,000 acres in Marion and Hamilton counties.

Noblesville Ind Indianapolis Water Company Delphia Trittipp Hamilton County Marion County

Widow seeks five thousand in Anderson Indiana case

Horace L. Yergin heard evidence in the case of Mrs. Decia Dobbins who seeks 5000 compensation for the death of her husband Emanuel Dobbins a carpenter fatally hurt March 31 when a post supporting a steel beam slipped and the beam fell pinning him and fracturing his skull he died twenty seven hours later The action is against Charles L Eck John Decker and Mary Ryan The Sefton Container Company paid 214.06 to correct twenty five year old street and alley vacation proceedings to clear title for factory site resulting from consolidation talks with Sefton Manufacturing Company and the Container Corporation of America

United Press Anderson Ind Horace L. Yergin State Industrial Board Decia Dobbins Emanuel Dobbins Dobbins Charles L. Eck Muncie John Decker Anderson Steel Mary Ryan Eck Times Special Anderson Sefton Container Company Sefton Manufacturing Company Container Corporation of America

Mary Louise Weiser Ground Dedicated in Columbus

Columbus city officials accepted a deed gifting a new play center for small children named the Mary Louise Weiser ground. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Weiser memorialized their daughter with landscaped grounds including a baseball diamond swimming pool and an oval roller skating tract.

Ra Times Columbus Ind Mary Louise Weiser

Sheriff Family Poisoned After Cole Slaw Meal

Six people including Sheriff Ray Stephens and family, plus Deputy Lester Bender, fell ill with cramps and nausea a few hours after eating cole slaw at Stephens home. The illness is believed linked to Paris green-treated cabbage during growth.

Times Special Bloomington Ind Ray Stephens

Ball Hols Primary Race Focus At Jefferson Club Meeting

Curtis W. Ball of Kokomo, attorney and Indiana supreme court Fourth district candidate, was principal speaker at the Anderson Jefferson Club meeting in Anderson. Claude Ball of Muncie, a congress candidate against Albert H. Vestal, also spoke to about 200 Democrats.

Anderson Ind Curtis W. Ball Kokomo Indiana Supreme Court Fourth District Anderson Jefferson Club Claude Ball Muncie Congress Albert H. Vestal Peters Democratic Party Claude E. Gree Vincennes Dale J. Crittenberger Eugene B. Crowe Bedford

Paralyzed Man Killed In Goshen Auto Crash

Joseph A. Miller, 71, of Goshen, suffered paralysis and could not steer his car when it crashed into a building, killing him during the June 21 incident. Police reported the accident as a fatality in Goshen, Indiana.

United Preas Goshen Ind Joseph A. Miller Goshen Real Estate

Farm term set for McNaughton store robber in Indiana

Frank Lockwood received one year at the state penal farm and a $100 fine after conviction on carrying a weapon in the McNaughton store robbery in Muncie Indiana. Authorities continue to search for Cecil Miller, alleged brains of the holdup, who escaped from jail. Also charged are Albert Gray and Mrs. Lois Klingenberger who admitted involvement and kidnapping.

Times Muncie Ind Frank Lockwood Lockwood Cecil Miller Albert Gray Lois Klingenberger

Robbery staged in tunnel near Anderson

Two bandits chose the darkness of a Big Four railroad tunnel to ambush Carl Guy 30 as he walked home. They stopped him, relieved him of 30 dollars collected for an insurance company, and fled.

Tunnel Buy Times Anderson Ind Carl Guy Guy

Epworth Leagues Convene in Mt Vernon for Church Session

Delegates from Evansville district Epworth Leagues meet in Mt Vernon Indiana for a two day annual convention hosted by First Methodist. Activities include devotional services speakers Mrs Yokel Mrs Wheeler Dr Lauker sunrise service district superintendent W C Patrick and Dr Earl Harper plus a banquet to close.

MT. Vernon Ind Epworth Methodist Episcopal Evansville League of the First Methodist Church E. F. Shake Shake Louis F. Yokel Princeton W. L. Wheeler John Mann Lauker Bayard Park Horace A. Sprague Oakland City W. C. Patrick E. H. Omohundro Earl E. Harper Evansville College

Man 65 Fails In Four Attempts At Death

Hammond Indiana June 21 Death refused today to embrace Charles Caywood 65 who repeatedly tried to take his life Friday First he leaped into Grand Calumet river was saved then cut his wrist police dressed the wound. He next tried to jump under a train but an officer stopped him and sent him away with a dollar. Undaunted he bought poison with the dollar but hospital stomach pumped it from him.

United Press Hammond Ind Charles Caywood Caywood Grand Calumet River

Trial Set Again in Arson Case of 1925

Clinton Harshman a 63 year old Madison township farmer faces a fresh trial in Clinton circuit court on an arson charge tied to a barn fire southeast of Mulberry. The case delayed since 1925 has involved multiple judges and prosecutors amid ill health claims by the defendant. Should proceed next week with a twenty man jury venue as defense counsel changes and bond issues loom.

Frankfort Ind Clinton Harshman Madison Township Clinton Circuit Court Indiana Harshman Mulberry Circuit Court Truman A. Goldsberry Earl B. Stroup Indianapolis Paul Saunders Logansport Benjamin F. Carr Monticello E. E. Pruitt Delphi Russell P. Harker Mr. Goldsberry George O. Herron John L. Downing Gilbert P. Adams Adams Clinton County Liberty William Robison Thomas Ryan Paul Layman

City Clerk Threatened at Home in Anderson Indiana

City Clerk J Hernan of Anderson Indiana is reported to be threatened at his home on June 21. Authorities investigate the incident and urge residents to stay vigilant as the case develops.

Times Special Anderson Ind Bast

Young Pilot at 15 Flies Solo In Marion

John Cushing, 15, of Muncie becomes the youngest Marion Aero Club member to operate a plane alone. He learned quickly and flew solo after only 9 hours 20 minutes of instruction.

Marion Ind John Cushing Muncie Marion Aero Club

Pasture Record Set in Hamilton County

Carmel Ind June 21 John H Kirk living east of here has pastured seventeen milk cows eighty six hogs and forty sheep since late in April on six and one half acres of sweet clover which is an excellent record for this variety of feed The clover 8 to 10 inches high is growing rapidly after recent rains Running water through one end of the field makes the pasture ideal The clover substitutes for about thirty acres of blue grass and twenty acres of other pasture Kirk’s record attracts attention of many farmers.

Carmel Ind John H. Kirk Here Kirk

Removal of Rev. Sampson Brandenburg to Ashland

In Anderson Indiana on June 21 relatives over physicians protests arranged the removal of Rev. Sampson Brandenburg from a local hospital to his home city of Ashland Kentucky. He suffered a fractured skull in a Sunday collision near New Castle involving a car driven by Alpha Roberts of Lebanon and remains in grave condition.

Anderson Ind Sampson Brandenburg Ashland International Church of God Newcastle Alpha Roberts Lebanon Physiciaa

Motorist Escapes Death at Dickey's Crossing

Otto Carmany, 55, jumped from his car moments before a Big Four passenger train struck it at Dickey's Crossing five miles south of Anderson Indiana. The car was demolished and railroad workers, believing him trapped, summoned an ambulance.

United Press Anderson Ind Otto Carmany Dickey’s Crossing Carmany

Harvest Opens in Southern Indiana Wheat Field

Petersburg Indiana reports the 1931 wheat harvest starting with a better outlook than earlier estimates. Two new combines have been unloaded near Petersburg while several farmers begin harvest using binders.

United Preas

Mayor dismisses assistant city engineer in Logansport

Logansport Indiana mayor W O Fiedler announces the dismissal of William Graffis from the post of assistant city engineer. This marks the first personnel action in the new administration following the mayor's initial appointments at the start of his term.

United Press Logansport Ind W. O. Fiedler William Graffis

Farm Term and Fine Result in Desire for $11

In Lebanon Indiana on June 21 Oscar Castle 44 and David Goff 40 faced slot machine charges. Castle pleaded for $11 as half of profits but was fined 35 dollars and given a ninety day penal farm term after the judge allowed the partial payment. Goff pleaded guilty and received the same penalty. Castle earlier faced a separate liquor charge with a 236 dollar fine and ninety day sentence.

United Preas Ebanon Ind Oscar Castle Castle David Goff Goff Boone County

Democrats Plan Intensive Campaign In Indiana

A Bedford conference of Indiana Democrats and candidates discussed a short intensive fall campaign not exceeding a month. Speakers stressed two main issues honesty and tax relief, with Walter Myers warning of agricultural relief failures and urging swift, sound measures backed by strong public support.

Times &Social Thomas D. Taggart French Lick Springs Walter Myers Indianapolis Marion County Indiana Limestone Company Congress Myers Senate House of Representatives Indiana Hoover

Mayor Signs Auto Order In Muncie Feud

Mayor George Dale halted payment of Henry C. Harrison bailiff wages after Harrison refused to serve subpoenas over a gasoline allowance dispute. Dale also signed an ordinance to buy a car for Harrisons use, signaling a settlement of a local political feud.

Muncie Ind George Dale Henry C. Harrison Frank Mann Harrison Dale

Thieves Steal Road Material and Shaping Machine

Three tons of Kentucky rock asphalt were unloaded and left on an open lot for Union Traction Company pavement repairs and were stolen at night. A shaping machine valued at 300 dollars was also taken from the idle Colonial Tire and Rubber Company plant.

Times Anderson Ind Union Traction Company Colonial Tire and Rubber Company

Couple Hurt in Anderson Car Crash

Mr and Mrs Glen Bucy of Marion sustained serious injuries after a collision involving their auto and a car driven by Elbert Elwood an Anderson area attorney. They were transported to St John’s Hospital for treatment.

Anderson Ind Glen Bucy Marion Pam Elbert Elwood St. Joh John’s

Ice Cream Contest Winners Impress In Ind Event

In an ice cream eating contest at Chilly Title Indiana on June 21 Barnard Chandler won by finishing five pints. Frank Burris and Walter Voss claimed second with four and a half pints each. Other contestants dropped out early and none showed ill effects.

Ind Barnard Chandler Frank Burris Walter Voss

Deafness Ends Career of Jean Moermanns at Newcastle

Deafness ends the musical career of Jean Moermanns once leader of the Maxwell band in Newcastle Indiana. He now lives in Brussels. During World War I his mother lost nearly all in Belgium and he returned to support her. His wife died shortly after. Friends in Newcastle consider aiding him as he can no longer teach music for a living.

Newcastle Ind Jean Moermanns Maxwell Band Brussels Belgium Moermanns

Peddler Faces Trial in Plymouth Hair Cleaner Case

A. L. Clark of Buffalo New York is jailed in Marshall county awaiting grand jury action after allegedly selling Plymouth housewives so called one dollar bottles of hair cleaner at fifty cents each with a refund promise from pharmacists. Police Chief Win Morrow led the investigation and found no local druggists connected to the operation. The arrest followed.

Times Plymouth Ind A. L. Clark Buffalo N. Y Marshall County Win Morrow Clark

Mayor Dale Explains Ousting of Two Board Members

In Muncie Indiana Mayor George R Dale gives first explanation for dismissing Arthur Meeker and Earl Randolph from the board of works. He cites an irregular transaction involving the two men and notes the details were not made public. Friends offer differing accounts and mention a payroll dispute over Herb Eiler.

Times Special Muncie Ind George R. Dale Board of Works Arthur Meeker Earl Randolph Herb Eiler Dale

Lightning Stuns Farmer Near Columbus

June 21 report from Columbus Ind describes farmer Dove Nolting plowing on the Hadley C. Thomas farm when a lightning bolt struck the ground about forty feet ahead. Nolting and his horse were knocked down but unharmed, while the animal also escaped injury.

Times Special Columbus Ind Dove Nolting Hadley C. Thomas Here Nolting

Deputy Mau Rice Robinson Returns to Madison County Office

Mau Rice Robinson is back at the Madison county prosecuting attorney's office in Anderson Indiana as deputy after a leave of absence last September to attend Harvard Law School.

Times Anderson Ind Maurice Robinson Oswald Ryan Madison County Harvard University

Hammer Death Trial Expected to Be Spirited

Edward Blotz, 68, stands trial in Grant Circuit Court for first degree murder of former cellmate Thomas Tucker. Prosecutor Harley F. Hardin relies on circumstantial evidence. Blotz pleads not guilty. case involves hammer death, dismemberment, and buried body pieces. The 1929 Seegar creek body mystery links Blotz via witness statements from relatives.

Pa Times Speci al Marion Ind Edward Blotz Grant Thomas Tucker Indiana State Harley F. Hardin Itis Harry Roberts Marion O. D. Clawson Blotz Tucker Seegar Creek Here Charles Blotz

Farmers Form Citizens Ticket in Union Township

Union township in Howard county Indiana moves to third ticket challenging both major parties. Farmers organize a Citizens Party with a candidate for township trustee and at least one for the township advisory board. Petition asks county election officials to place the Citizens ticket on November ballots as fall politics heat up.

Kokomo Ind Union Township Howard County Citizens Citizens’ Party

Wreck After Greeting Traps Driver in Indiana Field

Mrs. Harold Moore sustained a badly crushed left hand when she waved to friends Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellis. The automobile she drove lost control near a strawberry field in Logansport and turned over into a ditch, wrecking the vehicle.

Bu Times Logansport Ind Harold Moore Fred Ellis

Madison County Trust leader joins city school board

Linfield Myers president of Madison County Trust Company, soon merging with Anderson Banking Company, is appointed to the city school board by the city council. He will be installed at the August reorganization meeting as successor to Dr. Weir Miley for a three year term. Myers is treasurer of the state Kiwanis Club.

Anderson Ind Linfield Myers Madison County Trust Company Anderson Banking Company Weir Miley Myers State Kiwanis Club

Mother of Four Dies in Carmel After Fall

Carmel Indiana June 21 Mrs Albert Whicker dies at home from injuries a broken hip suffered in a fall ten days ago She leaves husband a former business man here and children Mrs Mary Trooper Indianapolis Mrs John Kinzer Ross and W A Whicker all of this locality

Carmel Ind Albert Whicker Mary Trooper Indianapolis John Kinzer Ross W. A. Whicker

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