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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

6

Republicans Likely To Force Dry Question In Smith Hooper Clash

Houston June 30 United Press report outlines a dry vs modification fight as Governor Alfred E. Smith pushes for changing liquor policy ahead of the Democratic convention. Hoover faces pressure to take a stand, with the Anti-Saloon League and Wheeler legacy central to the upcoming political test.

Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Alfred E. Smith Smith Hoover Nate Wayne B. Wheeler

Hope for Third Party Fades With Norris Dissent

United Press reports Senator Norris of Nebraska declares a third party ticket in the upcoming presidential election would be practically impossible. Though seen as the likely third party leader, Norris denounces both major conventions and says he may vote without a party.

United Press Washington Norris Nebraska Senate

Miller to Attend Educators Parley in Minneapolis

Charles F. Miller Indianapolis school superintendent flies to Minneapolis for the National Educational Association convention. He serves as Indiana state director and will join other Indianapolis educators including Fred Gladden Roy Wisehart Cecelia Galvin and O H Griest before the meeting. Clarence C Underwood Crawfordsville superintendent will also attend as Indianapolis director of elementary education beginning August 1.

Charles F. Miller Indianapolis Minneapolis National Educational Association Miller Indiana Fred Gladden Roy P. Wisehart Cecelia Galvin O. H. Griest Teachers Retirement Fund C. O. Williams

Delay Camp Dedication Near Bridgeport Postponed a Week

Road work delays completion of a gravel approach to the Marion County Tuberculosis Association camp near Bridgeport. Dedication set for Sunday moves to July 2 when 25 underprivileged girls arrive for a month’s stay under nutrition staff supervision. In August 25 boys will later attend.

Marion County Tuberculosis Association Bridgeport The Tuberculosis Association

Wohlfarth Farmer Dies by Own Hand Near Montpelier

Montpelier Ind June 30 Frederick H Wohlfarth 68 a farmer near here killed himself with a shot his despondency over illness cited as the cause The death was reported by local authorities and appears to be a solitary act without foul play suspected.

Times Montpelier Ind Frederick H. Wohlfarth Here

Marriage Annulment Ends Gary Form Union of Teens

Ruth Rosenfeld 16 and Harold Rosenfeld 18 had wed in Crown Point Indiana Gretna Green by a justice of the peace. The Gary Superior Court under Judge Charles Greenwald annulled the marriage saying the couple described it as a form union. The defense claimed misleadings and trickery used to bring the husband into Indiana.

Times Special Ary Ind Gary Superior Court Charles Greenwald Ruth Rosenfeld Harold Rosenfeld Hyde Park High School Chicago Crown Point Indiana Gretna Green

Soldiers at Ft Benjamin Harrison Hold Interfaith Parade

After inspection soldiers at the C M T C Ft Benjamin Harrison were free for the afternoon and night. Sunday features a church parade at 8 30 am with Protestant Catholic and Jewish services. Chaplain Miller leads Protestant services and A Gussenegger will say mass. Adolph Riccard conducts Jewish service and Mer Gavish gives the address at 7 pm community service. Will Stegg directs song service and Dorothy Stegg sings with Earl H Jones at the piano.

Ft. Benjamin Harrison Samuel J. Miller A. Gussenegger St. Francis de Sales Church Post Adolph Riccard Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Mer Francis H. Gavish Indianapolis Will Stegg Dorothy Stegg Earl H. Jones Metropolitan School of Music

Fireworks Rules Limit Purchases for Dad and Son

Police Chief Claude M Worley announces the safe and sane Fourth ordinance. Adults may buy fireworks today while 12-year-olds must wait until Monday. Neither may shoot until Wednesday, then for one day only. Shooting on the Fourth requires no permit except large displays.

Safety Board Claude M. Worley

Farm Term for Speeder in Henry County

NEWCASTLE Ind June 30 Thomas Muncie received a heavy penalty for speeding. Circuit Judge Hinshaw fined him 25 dollars and sentenced him to the State penal farm for thirty days after witnesses testified he drove his automobile at about sixty miles per hour.

Times Newcastle Ind Thomas Muncie Henry County Hinshaw

Work to quit cabinet post to lead Hoover campaign

Dr. Hubert Work will resign as Secretary of the Interior and leave Washington for Brule Wisconsin to hand his notice to President Coolidge. He plans to devote time to the Hoover Curtis campaign and return around July 9 to chair the Republican national committee. He names James G Good and Walter A Newton to key campaign roles.

United Press Washington Hubert Work Leggve Wisconsin Interior President Coolidge White House Brule Wis Coolidge Work Republican National Committee James G. Good Chicago Walter A. Newton Minnesota Good Hoover

Ninth Safety Essay Contest Is Announced

President Macauley of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce announces Indiana school children will vie for a gold medal and 15 in prizes, silver medal and 10, eleven bronze medals and 5. National winner earns a gold watch and trip to Washington with the teacher winner getting the same trip and 500. The program began in 1920 under Col. Charles Clifton. Over 2,000,000 pupils have written essays and about 250,000 teachers have taught accident prevention. Dates for 1928 will be announced before fall reopening.

Macauley National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Indiana Washington, D. C Charles Clifton

Central Missouri Synod backs Valparaiso U. support

The Central district Missouri Synod of the Lutheran church voted to support Valparaiso University at its closing session in Indianapolis. It appointed Rev. William Nordsieck to the district board of education and approved funds for translating Martin Luther’s writings and for related financial aid programs.

FT. Wayne Ind Valparaiso University Valparaiso Central District Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church William Nordsieck Indianapolis District Board of Education Martin Luther

City awards eleven sewer and street contracts totaling 40000

The board of works approved eleven improvement contracts totaling about 40000 for alleys streets and sewers. Abel Brothers Schwert Brothers W D Vogel J H King Co and Indiana Asphalt carry the work on various streets and paving projects across the city.

Board of Works Findley Ave Shelby St Boyd Ave Abel Brothers Schiller Rural St Washington Moore Ave Meridian St Westfield Blvd Fifty-Sixth St W. D. Vogel West Side Fifty-Fourth St J. H. King & Co New Jersey St Fifty-Eighth St J. H. King Company Illinois St Ray Wilkins Michigan Eastern Ave Schwert Brothers Koehne Washington St Market St Forty-Sixth St Boulevard Place Sunset Ave Indiana Asphalt Works Board John C. McCloskey Charles L. Riddle A. H. Moore Thirty-Fifth St Boulevard Pl Harding St Thirtieth Thirty-Second St

Grant firm receiver named for Enquirer Printing

Russell G. Sumner president of Central Public Warehouse Company is receiver for the Enquirer Printing and Publishing Company in Indianapolis. Appointed by Probate Judge Mahlon E. Bush on petition by Clarence C. Crippin to preserve assets for equal creditor distribution. Famine in Konia district prompts relief efforts as peasants abandon land.

Russell G. Sumner Central Public Warehouse Company Enquirer Printing and Publishing Company Ohio St Mahlon E. Bush Enquirer Clarence C. Crippin Crippin

Bond Bidding Eyes City Bond Issues Totaling 561000

City seeks buyers for three bond issues totaling 561000 as local bond house bids. Assistant City Attorney prepares 465000 bond ordinance to repay utility bills. council to consider Monday night. Interest raised to attract bank bids. mayoral signature questioned but bonds deemed valid.

Sterling R. Holt Smiley N. Chambers L. Ert Slack Supreme Court Chambers Shelby Staving Meridian St Sixteenth St Fall Creek

Mexico to Name Obregon President After Election

Mexico City June 30 General Alvaro Obregon will be elected president of Mexico tomorrow to take office December 1 this year. He will be the sole candidate and is expected to win by a wide margin surpassing 1 308 947 votes.

Gesford F. Fine United Press Mexico City Alvaro Obregon Mexico Ony Obregon O Nm Plutarco Calles Angel Flores Chamber of Deputies Senate Obregon-Calles Calles

Veteran Beekeeper Retires After Sixty Years

MILTON Indiana June 30 W Baker a beekeeper here for sixty years has retired due to ill health He earned first honors in Indiana for money in beekeeping during his long career

Milton Ind W. Baker Baker Indiana

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