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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1930

Page

8

Neither party can dodge the Indiana wet question in campaign

Ben Stern notes rivals gear for a struggle over prohibition in Indiana. Willoughby, renominated to the state supreme court, faces anti saloon league opposition led by Arthur Gilliam. A referendum plank faces a three gate process before convention approval. Digest poll shows strong wet support, signaling fights in several districts despite convention positions.

Benjamin Willoughby Vincennes State Supreme Court Indiana Anti-Saloon League Willoughby League Arthur L. Gilliam City League Gilliam T. Morton McDonald Princeton Thomas Coulter Knox Richard Werneke Terre Haute Platform Advisory Committee Werneke Committee On Committees John S. McFaddin Rockville Convention Literary Digest Hoosiers

PUPILS RECEIVE TESTS AT ST MARYS ACADEMY

Ninth graders in city parochial schools at St Marys academy 429 East Vermont Street took annual scholarship tests today. A needlework exhibition and reception were set for 2 and 4 PM, sponsored by the freshman class, with public invited. Eugene Aeschilman 15 was seriously injured when thrown from a furniture truck struck by a telephone wire, falling fourteen feet. Vigo county school census shows 322 fewer school age children in 1930 than 1929, totaling 27,077 ages 6 to 21 now versus 27,399 then.

St. Mary's Academy East Vermont Street Times Special Berne Ind Eugene Aeschilman Emil Aeschilman Bn United Terre Haute Vigo County

Ice Paradox and Untouchables Highlight Ripley Oddities

The Times reprints Ripley’s Believe It or Not with two items. Ice will burn when ice mixes with certain chemicals as shown by a gasoline separator that heats and ignites wet gas, coating pipelines in ice. The Untouchables of India are the low caste Hindus whose touch or shadow pollutes high caste Braham in enduring social tragedy.

India

Eight Released Cured of Leprosy at National Leprosarium

Science Service reports eight leprosy patients at Carville are released after treatment with chaulmoogra oil. The eight include five men and three women, joining roughly sixty others freed in eight years as proof of the program’s efficacy under the U S Public Health Service. Nearby notices include Charles Miller vs Tillman over a farm lease, Noble Ford recovering an $18 billfold, a habeas corpus bid over an Indiana reformatory release, and Caleb C Williams gaining GOP district support for state treasurer nomination.

Science Service Carville United States Public Health Service National Leprosarium

Urges New Constitution

Albert Stump of Indianapolis urged Park Place Brotherhood members in Anderson on May 24 to replace Indiana's 1851 constitution. He argued the state has shifted from agriculture to manufacturing, and a modern charter is needed to fit current needs.

Times Special Anderson Ind Albert Stump Indianapolis Indiana Park Place

Robbed Twice in Two Weeks Near Deron Station

Harry Dew, operator of a filling station on State Road 9 three miles north of Derson, Ind, was robbed of $30 by two bandits. This marked the second similar robbery in two weeks for Dew, the first occurring a short time earlier.

Times Special Derson Ind Harry Dew State Road 9 Here Dew

Gone but Not Forgotten Automobiles Stolen

Police report stolen vehicles belonging to Carl F. Nichols of 2943 Annette street Essex coach 758 479 from Capitol avenue and South street. Oran Ball of 1824 North New Jersey street Chevrolet coach from New York and Blackford street. F C Hand of 942 East Morris street Chevrolet coach 71 7723 from Georgia street and Capitol avenue. Claude Welch of 2150 East Thirty fourth Street 82 953 from Capitol avenue and Market street.

Carl F. Nichols Annette Street Essex Capitol Avenue South Street Oran Ball New Jersey Chevrolet New York Blackford Street F. C. Hand Morris Street Georgia Street Claude Welch Thirty-fourth Street Market Street

Automobiles Recovered by Police Listed with Owners

Police recovered several cars including a James De Maree ramen at 1604 North Rural Street and a Jeweett coach at Sand and McCarty, J M Herndon Pee coupe at West and Walnut, Albert Mincham Ford tudor at Vermont Street near Big Eagle Creek stripped of two rear tires, and B B Abell Ford roadster found behind 1148 Oliver.

James de Maree Sand McCarty J. M. Herndon Central Avenue West Walnut Streets Albert Mincham Wood Street Ford Tudor Vermont Street Big Eagle Creek B. B. Abell River Avenue Ford Oliver Avenue

Two Get Life Terms In Metamora Bank Robbery Case

Two men from Ohio and Missouri receive life imprisonment after guilty verdicts on banditry charges for the $700 Metamora bank robbery. The Franklin circuit court jury deliberated thirteen minutes before convicting Martin O’Leary, 30, Cincinnati, and Joseph Fox, 23, Reading, O. The report also notes Sherman Harlan, Madison county Republican chairman, convening fifty-five delegates to plan support for Caleb C. Williams in the state treasurer race.

United Press Brookville Ind Martin O'Leary Cincinnati Joseph Fox Reading Franklin Circuit Court Anderson Sherman Harlan Madison County Caleb C. Williams

Husband’s double murder and suicide in Centralia case

In Centralia Washington Lloyd Duffy 40 a logger farmer shot and killed Mr and Mrs Cliff Turvey of Tenino then returned home and killed his wife Eunice and killed himself with three bullets. Letters alleged intimate relations between his wife and Turvey ending a six month plan to avenge his honor.

United Preas Centralia Wash Lloyd Duffy Cliff Turvey Tenino Eunice Duffy Tom Duffy Turvey

Man Sustains Ear Injury in Collision at County Line

A segment of the right ear of Eu gene M. Myers, 29, of R. R. 16, Box 107, was cut off when his car collided with a Union Traction car at Colleeg avenue and the county line Friday night. Roy E. Armstrong, motorman, and Jesse Cook, conductor, both of Tipton, were in charge of the car.

Eugene M. Myers R. R Union Traction Colleeg Avenue County Line Roy E. Armstrong Jesse Cook Tipton

Lord Davidson critically ill in Chelsea home

London May 24 United Press reports Lord David son former archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England is critically ill at his home Cheynewalk Chelsea.

Bu United Press London Lord Davidson Canterbury Church of England Cheynewalk Chelsea

Artist-Author Is Dead

Henry Wallace Phillips, a Los Angeles based artist and author of several western novels, died Friday. He was a boyhood chum of Rupert Hughes, the noted novelist.

United Press Los Angeles Henry Wallace Phillips Phillips Rupert Hughes

Naval Fliers Tune Up For Speed Classic

Washington May 24 The Curtiss marine trophy race gathers twenty five navy fliers and one marine entrant at Anacostia on a 100 mile course over the Potomac. Lt William G Tomlinson, last year’s winner, withdraws in favor of Lt F J Mc Bridget who has not flown for the trophy before.

Bu Kitted Washington Navy Marine Corps Anacostia Naval Air Station Potomac William G. Tomlinson F. J. McBridget Tomlinson C. A. Lutz

Marshall airport passenger list from Stedman flight westbound

MARSHILL AIRPORT-C T Stedman from South Bend to Troy C Waco T A T passengers west bound included A F Dickson Kansas City A D Laird Altoona Pa Mrs E C Salvey Indianapolis and E J White Los Angeles east bound passengers were M K Neal Indianapolis Don Sutton of the Department of Commerce air communication service Colonel A J Dougherty Indianapolis H F Parr New York Colonel Minnigerode of the New York Times Mrs O O Saunders LaDelta Wharton and Mrs Walter C Baird of Columbus O W Moon of Chicago Embry-Riddle passenger to Cincinnati CAPITOL AIRPORT Jimmy Maroney Hickville Ill to Indianapolis Travel Air overnight one passenger.

Marshill C. T. Stedman South Bend Troy Waco A. F. Dickson Kansas City A. D. Laird Altoona E. C. Salvey Indianapolis E. J. White Los Angeles M. K. Neal Don Sutton Department of Commerce Air Communication Service A. J. Dougherty H. F. Parr New York Minnigerode The New York Times O. O. Saunders LaDelta Wharton Walter C. Baird Columbus W. Moon Chicago Cincinnati Capitol Airport Jimmy Maroney Hickville Ill Travel Air

Regular Sunday air program at Hoosier airport planned

Robert Shank, airport president, says the program will take place at Hoosier airport this Sunday. Parachute jumps are scheduled for 2:30 and 5:30 by Barney J. Goloski, with a dead-stick landing by an airport staff member at 4.

Hoosier Robert Shank Barney J. Goloski

Rites Planned in Illinois for Former City Pilot

Funeral services are set for Harold L. Mayer in Lake Forest Illinois likely Monday. Mayer formerly of Indianapolis was killed when the plane he piloted crashed near Crawfordsville after hitting a tree. He was a Shortridge graduate and is survived by his widow, parents, a grandmother, and an uncle.

Lake Forest Harold L. Mayer Indianapolis Waynetown Crawfordsville Mayer Shortridge High School Lee M. Mayer North de. Quincy Street

Engineers reelected at ASME meeting in Indianapolis

Officers of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers were reelected Friday night during the meeting with the Indianapolis Lafayette section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers at the Lincoln. Officers are W. M. Taylor chairman L. V. Lady of Lafayette vice chairman Homer Rupard secretary and H. O. Garman and M. R. Edwards executive committee members.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Indianapolis-Lafayette American Institute of Electrical Engineers Lincoln W. M. Taylor L. V. Lady of

Times Lyric and Curtiss Sponsor City Air Fans Contest

The Times Lyric and Curtiss Wright Flying service launch an Aviation Contest with five upcoming photo prompts from a Mars Hill Airport ride prize, essay on The Merits of Aerial Transportation, and a May 31 deadline. Winners get five free airplane rides. runners-up receive twenty Lyric tickets. Eligible readers include the general public. airport and staff relatives barred. The feature also shows a one reel aviation film Anywhere By Air at the Lyric.

Times-Lyric-Curtiss-Wright Mars Hill Curtiss-Wright Flying Service Times Curtiss-Wright Indianapolis Lyric Curtiss- Wright Flying Service

Curtiss Wright Flying Services Training Methods Highlighted

The article outlines Curtiss Wright Flying Services nationwide training activities and various aircraft types. It notes the material is useful for contestants in a related competition and emphasizes modern training approaches and aircraft diversity.

Curtiss- Wright Flying Services

Caution Urged In Brew Drive

Washington May 24 Dry agents must show proof that bottles caps malt and other materials will be used to make liquor before seizure under the Danovitz ruling, says Prohibition Commissioner Doran. A circular to enforcement agents clarifies the court did not grant new powers, only confirms existing bureau policy.

United Press Washington Supreme Court Danovitz Doran Prohibition Bureau

Memorial Spanish War Veterans Services at Hillside Church

Memorial services for Spanish War Veterans will be held Sunday at 9 30 a m at Hillside Christian church under Major Harold C McGrew camp No 1 and Ladies Auxiliary No 3 United Spanish War Veterans. Members will assemble at Roosevelt avenue and Sixteenth street at 9 a m to march to the church. The sermon will be delivered by Rev Homer Dale, church pastor and Spanish American war veteran.

Hillside Christian Church Harold C. McGrew Ladies Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Roosevelt Avenue Sixteenth Street Homer Dale

Hoover Threat Assures Vote On Navy Pact

Washington observers say Hoover’s special session pledge strengthens push for ratification of the London naval treaty. He indicated advocates seek action in the current session and would call a Senate special session if needed, pressuring a timely vote.

Hoover United Press Washington Senate

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BY Ben Stern Lake County Charles J. Murphy Brookston Public Service Commission Murphy Will R. Wood Lafayette House Appropriations Committee Andrew J. Hickey la Porte Ciry Samuel Pettengill Michigan City Elkhart Berne Boy Riley Rite’s Jewelry Shop Mlinois Ripley Patent Office Leuben Qld Rip the Horned Toad Eastland Texas) Court House W.M Woop Elwoop Martin Kte Sox National Hospital Charles E. Miller Charles Tillman Miller Ina Eberhardt Tillman MT. Vernon Noble Ford Charles McFadden Unionville Indorsed Metamora Bank Eugene Myers Union Acme Optometric Co Fletcher American Company Tediane RITES Illinois Harold Mayer Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Bottling CO Pearson’s Atwater Kent Philco Pennsylvania Street Vonnegut Washington Street Old Bank of Indiana Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis Fletcher Avenue Fletcher Ave. Saving & Loan Assn Market ST Lyric and Curtiss City Air Philadelphia Guaranty Cafeteria Guaranty Building Meridian Circle Electric Railways T.h.i.&e. Traction Co
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