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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1930

Page

12

Edinburg's Boy Inventor Answers Critics on TV Set

Ernest Patrick, 17, Edinburg high school student, demonstrates a tubeless television set costing 30 cents to build. He claims longer reception, color reproduction, and no tubes. He cites offers from RCA and others and plans to patent with Purdue expert witnesses.

Ernest Patrick Pu Times Columbus Ind Edinburg High School Accasion Ray Henderson Clarence Everread Patrick Radio Corporation of America Montgomery, Ward & Co Jenkins Television Corporation Jersey City United States Radio and Television Corporation Marion Bell Telephone Company Purdue University

Hope Moravian Church Plans Centennial Program

Hope Moravian Church in Hope Indiana marks its centennial with a week of services led by Rev. F. Fulmer and visiting ministers from Bethlehem New York and Indianapolis. The observance includes a love feast on the public square and a June 17 anniversary sermon by Rev. Gapp, tracing the church’s 1830 founding by Martin Hauser and its growth through Goshen Hope and Enon branches.

Special Hope Ind Hope Moravian Church F. ‘7. Fulmer R. Hinkelmann New York S. H. Gapp Bethlehem Provincial Elder Conference F. P. Stocker First Moravian Church Indianapolis Charles Lizenby W. W. Couillard Second Moravian Church Alexander Sharp First Presbyterian Church Here Gapp Martin Hauser Indiana Hawcreek Township Hope Hauser Daniel Ziegler John Essex Samuel Rominger Joseph Spaugh Louis de Schweinitz Helpers’ Conference North Carolina Goshen Benede Enon Church Hope Church Fulmer Ft. Washington, D

Woman Reappoints Union County Attendance Officer

Liberty Ind May 31 Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell is re appointed attendance officer for Union county schools for the coming year. Mitchell has held the office for the past nine years and is the county’s only attendance officer.

Bat Times Special Liberty Ind Mrrs Elizabeth Mitchell Union County

Shaky Hand Girl 16 Survives Suicide Attempt in Indiana

Clara Borell, 16, in Edinburg Indiana, survived a gunshot wound when a shaky hand caused a revolver shot to miss her heart by inches. She claims poverty and cruel treatment by Gordon Bozell led her to flee and seek aid after an appendectomy and hospital stay. Her tale includes a hospital stay, family disputes, and financial struggles during recovery.

Trace Edinburg Ind Clara Borell David Bozell Gordon Bozell Steen Here Columbus Grandfathers

Ban on Gabby Officials Warned by Mayor in Gary

In Gary Indiana May 31 the mayor instructed police officers to discuss official matters only with superiors. He warned that talking to outsiders about official business could lead to dismissal. The remarks closed a session after several officers had disclosed information outside the department.

Times Gary Ind R. O. Johnson

Indiana University picks replacement for summer faculty

Bloomington May 31. Dr Charles S Hyneman will take over Dr A S Hersheys place on the Indiana University faculty for the summer session Hershey is on leave due to illness Hyneman holds A B and A M from Indiana and Ph D from the University of Illinois He currently teaches at Syracuse University and will teach next year at the University of Illinois.

Bloomington Ind A. S. Hershey Indiana University Charles S. Hyneman Hershey Hyneman University of Ilinois Syracuse University University of Illinois

Sigma Delta Chi Elects New Officers At Indiana University

Bw Timea Special Robert Pebworth of Indianapolis was elected president of the Sigma Delta Chi national professional journalistic fraternity at Indiana University for next year. Ray G. Tharpe of Indianapolis was chosen vice president, Ray Mullen of Komomo treasurer, and Vincent Fowler of Indianapolis secretary. Prison gates close on Alex Hayes of Daviess County after parole violation. Hayes, 57, had been released February 17 following a January 21, 1928 sentence for automobile theft.

Bloomington Ind Robert Pebworth Indianapolis Sigma Delta, Chi Indiana University Ray G. Tharpe Ray Mullen Kokomo Vincent Fowler United Press Michigan City Alex Hayes Daviess County Hayes

Seaton Names New Agre Director at Green's Schools

Timea Special reports Robert Gibson of Eaton has been named Agre director of the Green's schools, succeeding resigning Clifford Hallett. Gibson is a Ball State Teacher's College graduate from Muncie.

Timea Seaton Ind Robert Gibson Eaton Agre Green Clifford Hallett Gibson Ball State Teacher's College Muncie

Bondsmen Sued Over Embezzlement Case in Portland

In Portland Indiana May 31 bondsmen of Clyde D Bechdelt former cashier of the Jay County Trust and Savings bank now closed are named defendants in a 25000 suit filed by Jesse L Peters receiver of the bank Bechdelt is serving a two to fourteen year prison term Defendants named are Al pheus A Adair Emerson E McGriff Orville R Easterday W D Schwartz and John W Holmes The suit seeks the amount Bechdelt bonded for alleging he misused bank funds to his own use

Portland Ind Clyde D. Bechdell Jay County Trust and Savings Bank Jesse L. Peters Bechdelt Alpheus A. Adair Emerson E. McGriff Orville R. Easterday W. D. Schwartz John W. Holmes

Porch Damage Keeps Auto in Law's Hands

In Michigan City Indiana on May 31 Walter Szymanski crashed a car into a porch while intoxicated. He was fined ten dollars and costs in city court. The auto is held as security until porch repairs are paid.

Ichigan City Ind George D. Orange Orange Walter Szymanski Szymanski

Wabash College Opens Commencement Period

The ninety second commencement of Wabash College in Crawfordsville Ind opened with trustee and Association of Wabash Men meetings and alumni luncheons. Baccalaureate services Sunday morning will feature Dr Albert Parker of Hanover College delivering the sermon.

Crawfordsville Ind Wabash College Board of Trustees Association of Wabash Men Albert Parker Hanover College

Slayer Gives Self Up In Fatal Terre Haute Shooting

Fred Weaver age 39 is jailed on a first degree murder charge after he fatally shot Edward Compton at Weaver's residence. He surrendered at the deputy sheriff's home and turned over a rifle he used in the shooting. Weaver admitted selling whisky at his home and said the quarrel with Compton sparked the shooting.

United Press Terre Haute Ind Fred Weaver Edward Compton Weaver Heinniman Compton

Civil War Vet Jonathan Baker Dies at 86 in Columbus

Jonathan Baker 86 a Civil War veteran died at his Columbus home after a two day illness of heart disease. Born in 1861 in Jackson County he served with Company H Twenty seventh Indiana Infantry. He moved to Bartholomew County in 1884 and was active in the Baptist church and G A R post. His wife died three years ago leaving a son Charles Baker Disney Ill and two sisters Mrs Melissa Trissler Columbus and Mrs A N Harmon Alabama and a brother in Kansas.

Columbus Ind Jonathan Baker Jackson County Twenty-seventh Indiana Infantry Bartholomew County Baptist Church Charles Baker Disney, Ill Melissa Trissler This City A. N. Harmon Alabama Kansas

Three burglars plead guilty in Hamilton circuit court

Russell Coverdale aged 23 pleaded guilty to second degree burglary and was sentenced by Judge Fred E. Hines to three to ten years in prison. Russell Williams and Alonzo Weaver received similar sentences after confessing to robbing fourteen stores filling stations and homes in recent months.

Times Noblesville Ind Russell Coverdale Hamilton Fred E. Hines Russell Williams Alonzo Weaver

Aviator Gets Wrong Data In Flight To Newcastle

Emil H. Gaff, a Cincinnati pilot, landed in Muncie and asked for directions to Newcastle field. He was given wrong directions, circled the area, failed to locate the field, and returned to Muncie before taking a traction car to Newcastle. A Kokomo bank, replacing the Farmers Trust and Savings bank, may open within weeks per a reliable source.

Timea Muncie Ind Emil H. Gaff Cincinnati Newcastle Kokomo Farmers Trust and Savings Bank

Fire damages Duffield millinery in Anderson loss $1500

A fire in Anderson started by defective wiring caused $1500 in damage to the Duffield millinery store. Policeman Roy Swindier investigated the blaze. The shop is owned by Grace De Armond.

Times Special Anderson Ind Duffield Roy Swindier Grace de Armond

Farmer Daniel Haynes Dies Near Lynn

Daniel Haynes, 50, a farmer, died near Lynn Indiana on May 31. Burial is planned near Upland. He leaves a widow, Dabna Haynes. The text notes a disrupted location fragment and names Goble, but details are unclear.

Lynn Ind Daniel Haynes Farmer Upland Dabna Oy Goble

Edwards defendant not yet sentenced in heirs case

George D. Fleming, attorney, says reports of his client's sentencing are in error after a guilty verdict in federal court tied to Edwards heirs transactions. He plans further defense steps, likely a motion for a new trial, and denies Mrs. Fleming caused Floyd Christian to flee Alexandria city hall during a heirs meeting.

George D. Fleming Edwards Floyd Christian Noblesville

Medals for Students At Kiwanis Honors Event

Kiwanis Club of Columbus Indiana will award medals to forty eight high school students for scholarship at a Monday night ceremony. Two students receive gold medals for four years on the honor roll, five silver for three years, eleven bronze for two years, and the rest bronze for one year. Speakers include Rev. R F Reicher Donald F DuShane and Robert Lambert.

Columbus Ind Kiwanis Club R.F. Reicher Episcopal Church Donald F. DuShane Robert Lambert

Pole setting costly for Bell line on Madison avenue

An Indiana Bell plan to set poles on Madison avenue tree lawns without a city permit led to a costly halt. The board of works ordered the work stopped and the poles removed with a new route chosen after property owner complaints. A misunderstanding prompted the action.

Bay Times Anderson Ind Indiana Bell Telephone Company Madison Avenue Board of Works

Obituaries: Vashti Coate and George W Meyer Die in Indiana

Vashti E. Coate 81 widow of Robert Coate dies in Connersville. She leaves a daughter Mrs Foulke two sons Walter J and Clarence M a brother O W Meyers a sister Mrs Sarah Coppick and seven grandchildren. George W. Meyer 74 dies after brief illness in Connersville. Funeral by I O O F lodge with daughter Mrs Grace Delaney and three sons Clifford John and Charles.

Pay Times Connersville Ind Vashti E. Coate Robert Coate First Friends Church Foulke Walter J Clarence M Chicago O. W. Meyers Tippecanoe City Sarah Coppick Pn Times George W. Meyer I. O. O. F. Lodge Grace Delaney Clifford John Charles Fayette County

Death damages sought in Gary auto accident case

Lee Chung, Chinese laundryman, asks 3500 damages after his 17 year old son Lee Chung was killed when struck by an automobile. The suit names driver Frank Largara and the Gary Railways Company alleging lack of safety zones at stops. The youth was waiting for a street car when killed.

Times Special Bary Ind Lee Chung Frank Largara Gary Railways Company

Runaway Boy Alphonso Bauer Held by Times Sonch

Alphonso Bauer, alleged runaway, held by authorities in Anderson after leaving Philadelphia. Police report the boy was taken into custody as the search continues for his home and guardians.

Andersond Alphonso Bauer Philadelphia

Two Victims of Blast to be Buried in East

A double funeral was held in East Montpelier Indiana for Mrs. Julia O'Donnell and her daughter Miss Margaret O'Donnell. They died in a gasoline explosion at their home caused by cleaning clothing in the basement. They will be buried beside husband and father in Wellsville New York.

Buy Times Montpelier Ind Julia O'Donnell Margaret O'Donnell Kingsland Wellsville Margaret Hayes Hartford City William Chapman

Malicious Prosecution Suit Over His Arrest Filed

Orville Judge sues James W. Shrout and Emma Shrout in Hancock circuit court for 25000 damages alleging malicious prosecution after his May arrest on four charges including assault with intent to kill and entering to commit a felony. He says he was jailed two hours before posting 3200 bond, suffered humiliation, and business loss followed the arrest.

Bayl Times Greenfield Ind Hancock Circuit Orville James W. Shrout Emma Shrout Shrout

Divorce Suit in South Bend Involves Custody Battle

Mrs. D. D. Nemeth, 25, seeks custody of three children in a divorce suit filed in South Bend. Her husband, 55, a prominent attorney, won initial court action setting a $5 weekly allowance during pendency. Judge Cyrus Pattee signaled a favorable view toward the husband if corroborating allegations about the wife’s relations with a young civic engineer in Hungary are proven.

Times Special South Bend Ind D. D. Nemeth Cyrus Pattee Nemeth Hungary

Logansport Couple Die In Rockfield Car Crash

In Rockfield Indiana a Logansport man A T Young 65 and his wife Margaret 56 were killed when their car struck the side of a Wabash locomotive. Three other passengers were slightly injured including Mrs Bertha Payne of Detroit and two relatives. The husband died instantly and the wife died later in Logansport hospital.

Rockfield Ind Logansport A. T. Young Margaret Young Bertha Payne Detroit Margaret Jean Hart Carrie Linville Young

Blair Brothers Sentenced for Chicken Theft Across State Lines

Wallace and Hugh Blair, brothers, were jailed by Judge Julian Sharpnack after admitting they moved 25 chickens from Illinois over 100 miles to sell to a Greensburg dealer. Each was sentenced to one to five years in state prison for the theft.

Times Special Columbus Ind Wallace Hugh Blair Julian Sharpnack Bartholomew Circuit Court Illinois Greensburg

Stevenson Divorce Case Seeks Alimony After Jail Sentence

Mrs Hattie Stevenson files in Hendricks circuit court for divorce from Oscar Stevenson, who serves sixty days in Marion county jail after federal conspiracy. She seeks 20000 alimony and 100 monthly support during litigation, plus a restraining order. Property valued at 40000 includes a 24000 North Salem garage, an eighty acre farm, and 8000 on deposit in Indianapolis. The couple previously divorced once on cruelty and infidelity grounds. they separated May 16, the day of sentencing.

Times Danville Ind Oscar Stevenson Marion County Indianapolis Hendricks Circuit Hattie Stevenson Stevenson North Salem

Farm raid nets two Frankfort men facing liquor charges

A raid on an old farmhouse in Lebanon led to the arrest of Oscar Castle and David Goff, both of Frankfort, on charges of possessing liquor and operating a gaming house. Officers seized a large amount of alcohol and gambling devices.

United Press Lebanon Ind Oscar Castle David Goff Frankfort

Mrs Mary O Craig 77 Died After Illness

Mrs Mary O Craig age 77 died here after several weeks illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs Sidney Glass Mrs Pearl Harris Los Angeles California Mrs Frances Pattison Cincinnati and three sons J B Craig Cincinnati Harry Craig Connersville and Earnest Craig Los Angeles.

Bay Times Connersville Ind Mary O. Craig Sidney Glass Pearl Harris Los Angeles Cal Frances Pattison Cincinnati J. B. Craig Harry Craig Earnest Craig

Death of J Rufus Bookout at 71 in Hagerstown Indiana

J Rufus Bookout died in Hagerstown Indiana after a lingering illness at age 71. He leaves widow Julia and eight children John Richmond Louis Losantsville Leslie Chicago Dewey Hagerstown two daughters Mrs Carl Rawleighing Losantsville and Mrs Lawrence Mohler Michigan plus three sisters two brothers and nine grandchildren.

Times Hagerstown Ind J. Rufus Bookout Julia John Richmond Louis Losantsville Leslie Chicago Dewey Carl Rawleighing Lawrence Mohler Michigan

Mother Sees Son Triumph at National Composition Contest

Hobart Indiana May 31 Mrs J D Revelli finally watched her son William D Revelli lead the Hobart school band to victory in Class C national composition at Flint Michigan He had urged her to let him continue his studies at Columbia University despite the cost This was his first time directing the band though he has led school music for three years Many band members began with no instrument proficiency.

Sweer Hobart Ind J. D. Revelli William D. Reville Columbia University Flint Mich Revelli

Diplomas Awarded to 18 at Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home

Eighteen boy and girl graduates received diplomas at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans home in Knightstown Indiana this morning. Graduates include Bernard W. Bise Norman E Blue Harold E Bower Sarah E Brandenburg Robert J Coat Earl F Decker Mary F Decker Carl De Lon James M De Frees Gertrude F Moore Marion F Lemon Dorothy M Lockebill Bessie C Patrick Harrison R Patrick Marie E Sage Genevieve M Stevens James C Talbott and Otto S Wilson.

All Times Knightstown Ind Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Home School Bernard W. Bise Norman E. Blue Harold E. Bower Sarah E. Brandenburg Robert J. Coat Earl F. Decker Mary F. Decker Carl de Lon James M. de Frees Gertrude F. Moore Marion F. Lemon Dorothy M. Lockebill Bessie C. Patrick Harrison R. Patrick Marie E. Sage Genevieve M. Stevens James C. Talbott Otto S. Wilson

Debut in Movies Near Here With Milton Sills

Miss Jane Keithley a 22 year old former Michigan City resident and Michigan City High School graduate will appear in a motion picture playing opposite Milton Sills. She left in 1928 for California and has been a secretary in Los Angeles. Her mother Mrs. Hattie Keithley still lives in Michigan City.

Michigan City Milton Sills Ind Jane Keithley Mss Keithley California Bone House Los Angeles Hattie Keithley

Aged Farmer James Roudebush Dies in Indiana

James Roudebush age 73 a farmer died at his son Eldon Roudebush home east of SHERS Indiana He had lived there over twenty years Survived by sons Eldon and Frank Roudebush and George Alonzo Roudebush daughters Nola Roudebush Mrs Ida Wood and Mrs Joseph Kinmann all of Indiana and Mohawk and Indianapolis and Indianapolis areas district notes son Eldon listed as survivor

Shers Ind James Roudebush Eldon Here Eldon Roudebush Nola Roudebush Frank Roudebush George Alonzo Roudebush Ida Wood Indianapolis Joseph Kinnaman

Death ruled in Weath erly case at Terre Haute hotel

Coroner E E Hoffa ruled death by heart disease for Joseph Weatherly whose body was found across a bed in a local hotel room. Papers in his pockets showed a Jenkins Kentucky home. He had likely been dead since Wednesday.

Terre Haute Ind E. E. Hoffa Joseph Weatherly Jenkins

Whisky seizure in Liberty raid leads to arraignment

In a Liberty raid by Sheriff Herbert Ellison Deputy Guy Farr and night patrolman Forrest Leonard forty eight half pint bottles of whisky in paper cartons were seized near Silver Creek. Charles Tolliver and Allen Dees are held on a charge of possessing liquor and will be arraigned before Judge Roscoe C. O'Byrne in Union circuit court.

Times Special Liberty Ind Herbert Ellison Guy Farr Forrest Leonard Silver Creek Charles Tolliver Allen Dees Roscoe C. O'Byrne Union Circuit Court

Herald Publishing Co dedicates Anderson building

The Herald Publishing Company, publishers of the Anderson Herald, dedicated its new building at Twelfth and Jackson streets in Anderson Indiana. The plant was open for inspection from 10 a m to 5 p m.

Times Special Anderson Ind The Herald Publishing Company Anderson Herald Twelfth and Jackson Streets

Farmer 73 Dies at Son's Home in Sheridan Area

Martin Beaver 73, a lifelong Sheridan area farmer, died at his son Lloyd Beaver's home north of town. Survived by his widow and children Lloyd and Rudolph Beaver Arcadia Cecil Beaver Crown Point Mrs William Walker Tipton and Mrs Dell Wood and Lafayette Beaver Kempton.

Timer Special Sheridan Ind Martin Beaver Farmer Lloyd Here Rudolph Beaver Arcadia Cecil Beaver Crown Point William Walker Tipton Dell Wood Lafayette Beaver Kempton

Funeral services held for Mrs Sarah Isabel Broadbent

Anderson Indiana May 31 funeral services were held for Mrs Sarah Isabel Broadbent 76 widow of Dr Oliver Broadbent. She leaves four daughters Mrs Effie Walters Middletown Mrs Homer Eshelman Springport Mrs Hattie Vermillion Moonville and Mrs Mary Johns Anderson.

Times Anderson Ind Sarah Isabel Broadbent Oliver Broadbent Effie ‘Walters Middletown Homer Eshelman Springport Hattie Vermillion Moonville Mary Johns

Milton selects Charles M. Dickerson as Wilson coach

Charles M. Dickerson of Muncie named basketball coach and head of the science department at Wilson high school Milton replacing Neil Mahon who resigned to pursue further training in coaching and physics.

Science Service Milton Ind Charles M. Dickerson Muncie The Wilson High School Neil Mahon At Had

Union City Woman Buried in Indiana Funeral

Union City report notes Mrs. Sarah, age 59, buried in local rites. The obituary lists her son and mentions a brother among surviving relatives.

Union City

Corner stone laid for Bethel Lutheran church in Cicero

In Cicero Indiana the corner stone for a new Bethel Lutheran church founded in 1856 will be laid Sunday afternoon. The building will be sixty five feet long and thirty five feet wide with seating for 275. The Rev H G Schwegler serves as pastor.

Cicero Ind Bethel Lutheran H. G. Schwegler

$600000 Decline in Hamilton County Personal Property

Hamilton County assessor Walter Edwards reports a $600,000 drop in personal property value for the spring, the largest loss in a year. Milk cows account for the biggest item, with 1,039 fewer cattle and an estimated $162,000 decline as dairy herds shrink due to lower milk prices.

Hamilton County Timea Noblesville Ind Walter Edwards Edward Edwards

De Pauw Orator Wins Fifth Area Contest in Chicago

Franklin Cole of De Pauw University won first place in the Fifth area constitutional oratorical contest at Dundee High School in Chicago and will compete in the final in Los Angeles on June 19. Prizes ranged from 1500 dollars for first to 700 dollars for seventh, with winners from seven districts.

United Press Greencastle Ind Franklin Cole de Pauw University Chicago Los Angeles Dundee High School

Nominee Quits Ballot for Castle Prosecutor Race

Wesley W. Ratliff resigned as Henry County prosecuting attorney and removed his name from the Republican ballot as a candidate seeking re election to the office in Castle Indiana on May 31.

Special Castle Ind Wesley W. Ratliff Henry County

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