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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1930

Page

7

Marion bombing probe ends Crim agency involvement

The Cal Crim detective agency of Cincinnati is for now not connected with Marion Indiana bombings that killed five men in six months. Citing uncertainty, police board president James E. McDonald said the Crim agency may be re employed or another may take over. The agency began March 1 with Ora Slater, but two operatives were used at $15 a day. Seven arrested. two released, others freed when a Grant county grand jury did not indict. City spent over $4,000 of a $5,000 appropriation. $1,410 listed as expenses.

Times Marion Ind Cal Crim Detective Agency Cincinnati Ora Slater James E. McDonald Police Board McDonald Crim Marion Police Department Crim Agency Slater Grant County

Self Proclaimed Bad Men Nabbed in Onion County Clash

Donie Lee and William Risner brothers, labeled bad men, were jailed in Rensselaer after a confrontation with machine gun armed officers. Donie faced liquor transport and resisting charges after threatening Sheriff Bartholomew. The three surrendered in a dawn stakeout in onion fields.

Timea Rensselaer Ind Donie, Lee William Risner Jasper County Onion Donie Bartholomew Newton County Sheriff Prouty William Risner Prouty Lee

Bedford Barber Shop Damaged In Price War

In Bedford Indiana on May 24 the M E Lowery shop was struck by iron projectiles during a price war among barbers. Windows and door glass were broken and a window at Gerber Furniture next door was damaged. Police suspect a slingshot fired from a passing car. The feud started when Lowery cut haircuts from 50 to 25 cents and others matched the price.

Bay United Press Bedford Ind M. E. Lowery Gerber Furniture Company Lowery Shop

Whitewater state leader to speak at Wayne County Sunday school

The sixty sixth annual Wayne county Sunday school convention will be held at the Methodist church May 27 and 28. E T Albertson executive secretary of the Indiana Council of Religious Education will address the gathering. Other speakers include Nellie Young Indianapolis and Wilma Morgan Richmond. Throley W Druley Boston president of the association for ten years, Rev C Franklin Koch Richmond, and Rev William J Sayers Richmond First Friends church. Sunday school leaders from all county churches will attend.

Wayne County Methodist Church E. T. Albertson Indiana Council of Religious Education Nellie Young Indianapolis Children’s State Council Wilma Morgan Richmond Throley W. Druley Boston Association C. Franklin Koch St. Paul's Lutheran Church William J. Sayers First Friends Church

Offer by accused man in Hillock death case

In Anderson Indiana on May 24 United Press reports David Greenlee 72, a cousin of Mrs. John J. Hillock, will plead to assault and battery with a sought plea for manslaughter dropped. The attack followed a funeral visit at Elihu Greenlee near Pendleton. In Bluffton Indiana Henry Strain Wells County farmer, recovering from a previous leg fracture, is hospitalized with a new fracture at the hip after a ladder fall while working in a barn.

United Press Anderson Ind John J. Hillock David Greenlee Bluffton Henry Strain Wells County Wells County Hospital

Indiana Academy of Science Opens Three Day Session

Nearly 150 persons attend a three day Indiana Academy of Science session in Nashville with R R Ramsey of Indi university presiding. A banquet Friday night featured Richard Lieber as toastmaster. Seven hurt in Madison bus crash reported as a Colonial Stage Zine bus struck a road scraper. Florence Gamballe of Detroit is a hospital patient.

Nashville Ind Indiana Academy of Science R. R. Ramsey Indiuniversity Richard Lieber Enictment State Conservation Ast Times Madison Florence Gamballe Detroit

Washington population gains and county decline in ten years

Washington Indiana shows its city population rising from 8,743 to 9,006 over the last decade while county residents fall to 5,800. The city reports growth despite broader county decline.

Washington, Ind City of Washington

1865 Letter To Be Read At Memorial Services

In Wabash Indiana on May 24 a Civil War era letter written by 13 or 14 year old W W Ernst in 1865 to his brother George W Ernst of Co A Twenty sixth Indiana will be read at memorial services for war dead by Rev C E Lamale. The letter asks about states traveled and marches and soldier life. Both writer and recipient are deceased and were uncles of the officiating minister.

Times Special Wabash Ind C. E. Lamale W. W. Ernst George W. Ernst Co. A Indiana Lamale

Widow Wins $5,000 in Boone Court Verdict

Mrs. Hattie M. Haas of Lebanon wins a $5,000 judgment against George S. Conroy of Indianapolis in Boone circuit court after a car crash in Indianapolis on May 21, 1929 that killed her husband Charles N. Hass eleven days later. The suit, transferred from Marion county on change of venue, sought $10,000 damages.

Times Special Lebanon Ind Hattie M. Haas George S. Conroy Indianapolis Charles N. Hass Boone Circuit Court Marion County Conroy Haas

More Autos Assessed In Bartholomew County Report

Columbus Ind May 24 figures from County Assessor Alonzo B Coons show 370 more automobiles in Bartholomew county this year with valuation up 61477. Total autos 3845 up from 3475. six fewer horses and 105 more mules. Milk cows up 485, but overall valuation down 8641. Merchants assessed 200 vs 214 last year, goods valuation 1282286 vs 1291225. Diamonds 61 fewer yet value up 5112.

Times Special Columbus Ind Alonzo B. Coons Bartholomew County

Train speed ordinance violator fined in Claypool

In Claypool Indiana May 24 town officials enforced a new ordinance limiting Nickel Plate trains to 15 miles per hour within town limits. Clarence Crawford, Frank Wayne engineer, was arrested and fined $20 plus costs for the violation, with affidavits filed against other trainmen.

United Press Claypool Ind Clarence Crawford Wayne Crawford

Beating and purse theft on South Bend streetcar

Mrs. Rose Hickson is recovering after a young bandit struck her with a wrench when she refused his demand for her purse. The thief escaped with 50 cents as an approaching street car failed to trap him. motorman and passengers pursued but did not catch him.

Times South Bend Ind Rose Hickson

Logansport Woman Named May Queen at Northwestern University

Miss Mary Blanche Little of Logansport has been selected as May queen of Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois. The announcement from Logansport cites the honor as a campus tradition celebrating student leadership and campus events.

Snevi Logansport Ind Mary Blanche Little Eres University Evanston Ois

Township Wins Suit Over Closed State Bank Claim

Lebanon Ind May 24 Judge John W Hornaday in Boone circuit court ruled Union township has a $1 408 01 claim against the closed State bank at Rosston. A hearing showed Perry Hancock who was bank cashier and township trustee handled funds of both and is in state prison for a detected shortage.

Times Special Lebanon Ind John W. Hornaday Boone Union Township State Bank Rosston Perry Hancock

Bank official sues Clark over alleged theft and jail terms

William H. Arnold former president of the defunct American Trust bank sues Thomas F. Clark in Howard circuit court for 10000 damages. Clarkson signed an affidavit accusing Arnold of grand larceny in misappropriating 1900 from the Kirkendall estate where Arnold was trustee. Arnold is jailed after failing to post 4000 bond. The complaint says the affidavit states the offense occurred April 1 1929 while Arnold was in Florida.

OMO, Incl William H. Arnold American Trust Bank Thomas F. Clarkson Howard Clarkson Arnold Kirkendall Florida

Billy Sunday Assails Irreligion in Schools

Upland Ind May 24 Speaking at Taylor University dedication Billy Sunday denounced schools and colleges as hotbeds of damnation and faulted church schools as major offenders at a Maytag gymnasium ceremony. Attending dinner guests from Indianapolis included Dr John Paul president and others.

Upland Ind Maytag Taylor University William A Billy John Paul University Frank Lee Roberts Roberts Felix McWhirter Clarence R. Weaver Geraldine Hadley Lillian Strong Harrison E. P. Bassett Henry Ostrom Jr Lester C. Nagley Indianapolis

State U. C. T. Meet in Lafayette Indiana

United Commercial Travelers of America and its women's auxiliary closed their two day state convention at Lafayette. Hundreds of Indiana grand council members attended. Officers elected include Mrs. R. O. Law of Logansport as auxiliary president and Mrs. B. A. Tuttle of South Bend as vice president. Mrs. John Jackman of Terre Haute became secretary treasurer, with Mrs. Leroy S. Martin of Indianapolis reappointed publicity chairman.

Lafayette Ind United Commercial Travelers of America Women’s Auxiliary Indiana Grand Council R. O. Law Logansport B. A. Tuttle South Bend John Jackman Terre Haute Leroy S. Martin Indianapolis

Former bankers held in Rochester indictments

Rochester Ind May 24 Daniel W Sibert president of the First State Bank of Kewanna now closed and William H Gohl former cashier are under arrest on Fulton county grand jury indictments. Sibert charged with overdrawing 40 50 Gohl charged with converting 500 belonging to a sister in law Bonds set at 2000 each

United Press Rochester Ind Daniel W. Sibert First State Bank of

Evansville College to Host May Day Festivities

Evansville Indiana May 24 archery exhibit comic representations of society games dances and a Maypole dance form the program for the annual May day festival at Evansville college May 28. The event will climax with the coronation of a May queen.

United Press Evansville Ind Evansville College

State Food Inspector on Trail of Sweet Racket

ERRE HAUTE Ind May 24 F A Strattan state food and drug inspector is tracing operations of Jeff Wagner Elk Hart who sold what he claimed was pure maple syrup Wagner is in custody at Evansville his arrest agreeing to pay them 3 a day and crew managers 4 When settlement time came Wagner disappeared Buyers say they purchased syrup here with the understanding it was pure maple syrup.

United Press Erre Haute Ind F. A. Strattan Wagner Strattan Eae Rnae

Cities Unite in Road Campaign Across State 32

Noblesville Indiana May 24 Communities including Anderson Lapel Noblesville join a drive to pave state road 32 by 1931 with extensions later. Supporters say the route offers a western east west link from Muncie to Columbus and beyond through Lebanon Crawfordsville Covington Danville Urbana Champaign and on to the Mississippi River with branches to Dayton Cincinnati and a Richland Lafayette diagonal.

Noblesville Ind Anderson Lapel Muncie Columbus Lebanon Crawfordsville Covington Danville Urbana Champaign Ill Mississippi River Union City Dayton Cincinnati Richmond Lafayette Chambers of Commerce of

Marion to beautify Mississinewa river banks project

The Marion planning commission approved a beautification plan for the Mississinewa river banks drawn by Lawrence V Sheridan, an Indianapolis engineer. Trees and shrubbery will line the banks near the Washington Street bridge, and Spencer Avenue route will be altered. Funding and methods remain to be studied, with concrete plans to be shown to the works board soon.

Planning Commission Marion Ind City Planning Commission Mississinewa Lawrence V. Sheridan Indianapolis Washington Street Spencer Avenue Works Board

Farm raid nets home brew in Liberty milk house

In Liberty Indiana a farm milk house was found used to hide home brew and was raided by Sheriff Herbert Ellison Deputy Sheriff Guy Farr nightwatch man Forest Leonard and deputies Wanger and Logan of Wayne county. A quantity of home brew was seized. Memorial day events noted in Dublin with Leroy Tout post address by Raymond Springer and band from Knightstown home. Estate tax set at 184 dollars for Basil Tillson heirs with net estate value 28409.18. William Tillson and Carrie Tillson receive 9019.59 and 18389.59 respectively. Aged woman Orrel Sharp dies near Brownsville leaving several relatives. Burglars in Claypool steal little then fail to enter other homes. La Porte census shows population gain of nearly 20 percent.

Times Special Liberty Ind Prohibition Herbert Ellison Union County Guy Farr Nightwatchman Forest Leonard Liberty Wanger Logan Wayne County Charles Kendall Dublin Leroy Tout Post American Legion Raymond Springer Connersville The Legion Sixth District Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Home Legion Hall Times Special

Prison or job plea from hungry Indiana man in support case

Earl Percifield a 28 year old Bloomington man arrested on a non support charge appeals for work or a prison term. He is father to five children with his wife and owns no steady job. After a three day 15 mile walk to Veedersburg seeking work and failing he learned of the charge and was jailed. He says he cannot obtain employment to support his family and wishes relief or confinement.

Times Special Bloomington Ind Earl Percifield Percifield Veedersburg Ray Stephens

Hammond Population Rises 77 Percent in Decade

Hammond Ind May 24 The 1930 census count shows population of 64 104 up from 36 004 in 1920 a rise of about 77 percent. Counts for Gary and East Chicago in the Calumet district are to be released next week.

United Press Hammond Ind Gary Chicago Calumet District

$1000 Suit Follows Burial Vault Dispute

Elijah Young of Billtown sues stepson Raymond Alexander of Limedale in Putnam circuit court seeking $2000 damages over a burial vault purchase dispute. Young claims Alexander proposed a concrete vault, Young refused dues to cost, Alexander struck him, twisted his right arm, and threw him onto a Davenport causing injuries that keep him from working.

Times Special Greencastle Ind Putnam Circuit Elijah Young Billtown Raymond Alexander Limedale Young Alexander Davenport

Old Church Members Will Receive Honors at Anniversary

In Pershing Indiana seventeen Zion Lutheran church members with fifty years or more of affiliation will be honored at a Sunday anniversary celebration. Pastor Rev Dwight L Miley leads the 108 year old church founded in 1822. Rev M L Wagner of St Johns Lutheran Dayton Ohio will speak and Indiana Lutheran synod president Dr R H Benting of Indianapolis will send congratulations.

Pershing Ind Zion Lutheran Church Dwight L. Miley Beeen M. L. Wagner St. John’s Litheran Church Dayton Indiana Lutheran Synod

Working Wife Sued In Gary Divorce Suit

Denver C. Brooks sues Mrs. Aileen Brooks in Gary Indiana for divorce claiming she is the new woman who mistreats him with disregard and contempt. The complaint notes she is older, earns a higher salary, and holds a better job than he does.

Ba Times Gary Ind Denver C. Brooks Aileen Brooks

James Ray free as grand jury fails to indict wife slay case

James O. Ray, 54, jailed since April 2 on suspicion of killing his wife, is free after a Cass county grand jury did not return an indictment. She was found at the foot of a stairway with multiple hatchet wounds. In Bloomington Indiana Universitys ROTC unit was rated excellent by Army inspectors per Col O P Robinson. In Muncie an unmasked bandit robbed a filling station, taking $40 from Virgil Fouth, the attendant, and making him stay inside.

Times Special Logansport Ind James O. Ray Cass County Bloomington Indiana University O. P. Robinson United States Army Muncie Virgil Fouth

Indiana Roentgen Society Convention Postponed

In Muncie Indiana on May 24 the annual convention of the Indiana Roentgen society was postponed with a new date to be announced.

Muncie Ind Indiana Roentgen Society

De Pauw Honors Students With Multiple Scholarships

Green Cast le Ind May recognition day at De Pauw University awarded Sigma Delta Chi Theta Sigma PhiMortar Board and Association of Women Students honors. Winners include Gurnsey Van Riper Indianapolis for best all around, Betty Cook Bedford for character and scholarship, Ruth Lee Madison for Mortar Board scholarship, and Betty Shoup Covington for a $125 association prize. Numerous Phi Beta Kappa selections and graduate stipends across biology chemistry economics history English and more named for clear achievements and fellowships.

Greencastle Ind de Pauw University William Bland Gurnsey van Riper Indianapolis Joseph Taylor South Bend Sigma Delta Chi Betty Cook Bedford Ruth Ward Theta Sigma Phi Ruth Lee Madison sMortar Board Emma Jean Burge Chicago Mortar Board Betty Shoup Covington Association of Women Students Mary Louise Wellenreiter Danville Ill William Waller Angola Phi Beta Kappa Edgar Adams Clinton University of Cincinnati Herbert Carter Muncie Anson R. Kefidall Bremen Iowa State University George May Newcastle Cornell Ross Murphy Huntingburg Pennsylvania State University Amos Light Syracuse University Floyd Call Roachdale Northwestern University Robert Small Ohio State University Edward van Riper Guernsey van Riper Mary Elizabeth Briggs Dorothy Roby Zionsville Eleanor Snavel Alice White Rossville Rusell Rosenkrans Redkey Towne Stephenson Yale University Winston Hole Cheboygan Mich Arthur Funston Margaret Harvey Benton Harbor Robert Kimberlin Howard Miller Atlantic Marvin O'Neal Martinsville Margaret Cochrane Peru Avery Shepherd Virginia Satterlee Esther Coffin Kewanee Western Reserve University Gladys Rohrig Brazil Irene Lowe Brook de Pauw Charles Orval

City approves $500 for extra city treasurer staff

Connersville Indiana council votes to appropriate 500 dollars to pay salaries for extra help in the city treasurer's office. The measure follows the mayor’s veto and aims to relieve workload created by new Barrett law assessment statutes. Treasurer Mabel Wainright requested the staff to manage increased duties.

Connersville Ind William Dentlinger Mabel Wainright

Crawfordsville Poolroom Proprietor Seeks Suppression of Raid Evidence

Judge Hornaday will rule on Harold Peck's motion to suppress gambling house raid evidence. Peck, poolroom proprietor in Crawfordsville, faces charges after police raid without a warrant. The special judge will hear the motion Monday in Montgomery circuit court.

Crawfordsville Timea Special Ind John W. Hornaday Boone Circuit Court Montgomery Circuit Court Harold Peck

Gun misfire at school in Muncie shocks pupils

In Muncie Indiana on May 24 a German Mauser pistol taken to a school by the mayor's daughter was accidentally discharged while a teacher examined it. The bullet pierced a desk and floor narrowly missing several students. The weapon, loaned to Mayor George R Dale by a friend, was taken from his home without his knowledge.

Ba Times Muncie Ind George R. Dale

Benton County Population Drops in Ten Years

Census figures show Benton County losing 327 residents in the decade. The 1930 population is 11,879, down from 12,206 in 1920. The county is described as a farming community.

Fowler Ind Benton County

Purdue Graduate Named Franklin County Agricultural Agent

N. F. Hadley of Purdue University has been appointed agricultural agent for Franklin county, succeeding F. F. Brown who moves to Rush county to take a similar post. The announcement was made in Brookville Indiana on May 24.

Brookville Ind Hadley Purdue University Franklin County F. F. Brown Rush County

Resignation of Milton High School Vocational Instructor

Rex Murray resigned after five years as vocational instructor at Wilson High School Milton to take a job at Royal Center. In Hammond on May 24 Dorothy Mahoney obtained a divorce in superior court with testimony that Thomas Mahoney refused to pay her bill following the birth of their child.

Milton Ind Rex Murray Wilson High School Royal Center United Preas

Theta Sigma Phi Cup Awarded At DePauw University

Elizabeth Ann Cook of Bedford won the annual Theta Sigma Phi cup at DePauw University for the co ed who rendered greatest service to campus and her class and best demonstrated traits of a college girl.

de Pauw University Elizabeth Ann Cook Bedford

Deserted man convicts two in Indiana case

Describing a Bloomington man’s 30 day search, James Rexford of Montezuma pleaded guilty in Parke circuit court. He received 90 days on the state farm and a $300 fine with costs. his wife, Mrs. Smith, was fined $200 and given 60 days at Indiana Women’s Prison. The pair had lived together on Rexford’s farm after she left Bloomington April 21 following his letter and money urging a meeting in Indianapolis.

United Preas

Judge Sparks Honored by Sixth District Bar Association

Judge Will M. Sparks former Bush circuit judge now on the U S Court of Appeals in Chicago was the guest of honor at the Sixth district bar association annual meeting in Richmond Indiana. More than 100 lawyers from Shelby Union Fayette Henry Franklin Bush and Wayne counties attended. He spoke about experiences on the federal bench and Earlham College president William Cullen Dennis gave an address on the world court.

United Press Richmond Ind Will M. Sparks Bush United States Circuit Court of Appeals Chicago Sixth District Bar Association Shelby Union Fayette Henry Franklin Wayne Counties Sparks William Cullen Dennis Earlham College

Newcastle Girl Wins Meat Essay Championship

In Newcastle Indiana Miss Clara Cruea, a Newcastle high school student, won the Indiana title in the seventh national meat story contest with an essay on Meat Cuts and How They May Be Prepared. Judges from Chicago announced the national winner, with Cruea placing fourth in the Central district among thirteen states.

Sweci Newcastle Ind Clara Cruea Indiana Chicago United States Cruea

Elderly veteran finds joy in first flight over Evansville

Charles Hornby, 92, Vanderburgh County's oldest resident, alighted from a plane after his first flight in Evansville on May 24. He called aviation his greatest thrill and said he wants to fly again, noting the plane landed smoothly like the old farm wagon.

Times Evansville Ind Charles Hornby Vanderburg Hornby

Marriage News From Muskegon Aged Couple Reunited

Anderson Indiana May 24 Friends here have been advised of the marriage at Muskegon Michigan of Edward Chappell and Mrs Henrietta Chappell both 72 first wed thirty two years ago but who separated after a quarrel here sixteen years ago.

Times Special Anderson Ind Muskegon, Mich Edward Chappell Henrietta Chappell

Erring Wife Jailed For Beating Husband

Richmond Indiana May 24 Deputy Prosecutor Earl Keisker advised a husband to assault the other man. The wife fought him on the street, was jailed for assault and battery, fined one dollar and thirty days. It was the first case of a wife assaulting her husband before Judge Ball.

Times Special Richmond Ind Earl Keisker Frank Henderson Henderson Keisker

Store Burglar Sentenced in South Bend Case

Martin Jagla was sentenced to the state reformatory for three to ten years after pleading guilty to second degree burglary in superior court. The defendant had been on trial for first degree burglary when testimony about the capture of Jagla and tear gas use led to his guilty admission.

Times Special South Bend Ind Martin Jagla State Reformatory Jagla Ed. Tesmer

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