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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1928

Page

14

Home K of P to honor new Indiana chief Trabue

Samuel L. Trabue of Rushville Indiana, newly elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in Indiana, will be honored by Ivy lodge in Rushville with a guest appearance by Alva M. Lumpkin supreme chancellor of the United States. Attending will be Dolph Farr and Carl Mitchell along with other state officers. The event includes the initiation of a Lumpkin Trabue class and autographing of all applications. The same week Trabue will attend the international K of P insurance board meeting in Indianapolis with a four yearly schedule and a roster of officers. Social events are limited to routine business.

Samuel L. Trabue Rushville Ind Knights of Pythias Ivy Lodge of the K of P Indiana Alva M. Lumpkin Columbia S. C United States Trabue Dolph E. Farr Edinburg Carl R. Mitchell Charles S. Green B. O. Simpson G. P. Hunt Board of Control of the Insurance Department of the K. of P Harry Wade Indianapolis Lumpkin Leslie E. Crouch Portland Ore Richard E. Witte Milwaukee Wis William A. Owen Covington Denver Colo W. A. Jenkins Insurance Department

Evansville Hosts Woodmen Event Across Three States

Woodmen of the World members and Uniform Rank drill companies from southwest Indiana southern Illinois and northern Kentucky gather in Evansville Indiana on Sunday November 4 for a tri state class adoption competitive drills speeches and entertainment. Company H of Marion camp South Bend Indiana is named best drilled company at the Uniform Bank encampment of Iowa Illinois Indiana and Michigan.

Woodmen of the World Fraternal Society Uniform Rank Woodmen Indiana Illinois Kentucky Evansville Ind Company H Marion Camp South Bend Uniform Bank Iowa Michigan

Odd Fellows Meet in Decatur County

In St Paul Indiana on October 22 the Odd Fellows of Decatur county plan a county meeting with lodges from Greensburg Adams Clifty St Paul Westport Newpoint and Clarksburg to convene in Covenant lodge hall. The initiatory degree will be demonstrated by the local team with Greensburg staff assisting Willard Dunn reports a membership gain in the territory.

ST. Paul Ind Odd Fellows Decatur County Greensburg Adams Clifty Westport Newpoint Clarksburg Covenant Lodge Willard Dunn

Indiana Fraternal Congress Set to Convene at Severin

The thirtieth annual meeting of the Indiana Fraternal Congress will be held at the Severin at 10 a m Tuesday. Officers listed include W Ss Catshall of Ft Wayne as president and E M Mason of Crawfordsville as vice president with E Bierhaus Jr of Indianapolis as secretary treasurer. Membership is limited to societies affiliated with the National Fraternal Congress.

Indiana Fraternal Congress The Severin W. Ss. Catshall Ft. Wayne National Union E. M. Mason Crawfordsville Supreme Scribe Tribe Ben Hur E. Bierhaus Jr Indianapolis Royal Arcanum National Fraternal Congress

Paris Divorces for Foreigners Cited by Justice Ministry

Paris officials warned divorce courts and the president of conciliation to strictly observe laws governing divorces for foreigners after publicity surrounding the Mix case. A United Press report notes limited chances Mrs. Tom Mix faces a Paris divorce from her actor husband.

United Press Paris Tom Mix Ministry of Justice

Great Pocahontas Convention Elects Mrs Medows

The Indiana council of the Degree of Pocahontas elected Mrs Bessie Medows of Indianapolis as great Minnehaha at their annual convention which closed last week. The office is the lowest in the line toward great Pocahontas. Heads Council.

Great Council of the Indiana Bessie Medows Indianapolis

Woodmen to Attend Campfire Meeting in Fortville

Indianapolis Modern Woodmen of America units plan a caravan of about 200 members from Martin, Madison and Hancock counties to a tri county campfire event in Fortville Indiana. The group assembles at 322 East New York Street at 7 30 p m with Capitol City and Maple camp bands providing music.

Indianapolis Modern Woodmen of America Fortville Ind M. T. Wright Marton Madison Hancock M. W. A. Hall East New York Street Band of Capitol City Orchestra of Maple

Oldest Scottish Rite members form 100 foot human ladder

A list of the twenty five oldest members of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis shows their combined ages exceed a thousand years. If they stood on each other's shoulders they could form a ladder to fight a fire 100 feet high. The roster begins with Andrew Auch and includes notable names and degrees, ending with William A. Reiman. Time-ology Yes and if Al Wins Mrs Smith Will Be Presidentress.

Indianapolis Andrew Auch A. Emerson Sam J. Hillman Winfield T. Durbin

Stars of Soiree booster meeting opens in Terre Haute

Welcome by Mayor Ora Davis kicks off the Indiana gathering with 400 delegates from Evansville Petersburg Sullivan Carlisle and Princeton. The Stars of Soiree, founded in Evansville in 1926 by Odd Fellows members, now spans Indiana and parts of Kentucky and Illinois with over 200 new members initiated. A. W. Epperson of Evansville is founder and national president. Joe Apple of Boonville is national secretary. George Wildman of Vigo is treasurer. A special train arrives bringing delegates for a parade through the downtown district.

Ora Davis Indiana Evansville Petersburg Sullivan Carlisle Princeton Odd Fellows Kentucky Illinois A. W. Epperson Joe Apple Boonville Ind George Wildman Vigo Terre Haute

Initiation Night For Connersville Eagles Lodge 1065 F O E

In Connersville Indiana on October 22 twenty nine candidates were initiated at the regular meeting of Connersville Aeri No 1065 F O E in the club rooms. William A Stoehr state chaplain led degree work with Roscoe Allison and staff. Joseph Humber Kokomo state president addressed the gathering as did other prominent Eagles. About 600 attended and the lodge announced its fall and winter program. Initiated names include C R Bullard Jewel Barnes Edward L Cummins Dewey Conrad Thomas Cole Bruce Charles Van M Frank Luther Glisson William E Hopkins Karl P Henkel Raymond C Higes Ira J Jackson Clyde A Johnston Cecil Kirk H W Kirk William Koolins John W Legg Harold May George Macke Burley Norton Elmer Neal R C Settles Leonard Scott William Thomas Steffey Albert Joseph Smith Le Roy Teegarden Byron Wilson Jack Williams Thomas K Thumb.

Connersville Ind C. R. Bullard Jewel Barnes Edward L. Cummins Dewey Conrad Thomas Cole Bruce Charles van M. Frank Luther Glisson William E. Hopkins Karl P. Henkel Raymond C. Higes Ira J. Jackson Clyde A. Johnston Cecil Kirk

Announce 1928 US Meetings of Queen Esther Chapter OES

Mrs Lucretia Mae Kinzie announces the Queen Esther chapter OES 1928 meetings. Nov 2 a reception honors Nettie Ransford s 90th birthday with a pageant at 7 30 and dinner afterward. Nov 30 new members night features music and speech by Martha Zoer cher and a reception. Dec 7 officer election Dec 21 Christmas program Dec 28 installation of new officers. All Eastern Star members invited.

Lucretia MaeKinzie Queen Esther Chapter Nettie Ransford Temple Martha Zoercher The Eastern Star

Unemployment Figures Shrink, 3 Million Jobless Remain

Washington reports unemployment has fallen since January with 3,000,000 still out of work. Labor unions tracked 18 percent unemployment in January, 12 percent by July, and 9 percent in August across all trades, with September unchanged. Building trades show a drop from 36 percent in January to 19 percent in August, likely steady in September. The labor department estimates September employment at 87.3 percent of normal.

Times Washington American Federation of Labor United States Department of Labor

Flee Over Jail Roof In Hendricks County Escape

Police search for George Wethington and John Adam who escaped Hendricks county jail in Danville by sawing a ceiling opening and slipping onto the roof. A stolen automobile linked to the pair is believed used in the escape. Wethington and Adam have prior arrests in Terre Haute and Indianapolis for carrying concealed weapons.

Danville Ind George Wethington John Adam Hendricks County Rodney Wethington Terre Haute Adam Indianapolis

Purdue Veteran Dr. Moran Dies After 33 Years at Purdue

Dr. Thomas F. Moran, 62, head of the Purdue university history department, died after a week of illness in Lafayette Indiana. Moran authored American Presidents and The Formation and Development of the Constitution, the latter published in 1904. At his death he was chairman of the Western Athletic Conference Big Ten and had spent 33 years with Purdue University.

Shrine members plan initiation with grand high priestess guest

Thirty five Ladies Oriental Shrine members met Friday to set plans for an initiation next Thursday. The ceremonial will occur with Lincoln and Mrs Charles Hartung as grand high priestess guest of honor and a banquet and reception to follow. Englewood Body to meet Englewood Lodge No 715 F A M will confer Master Mason degree at 7 pm Tuesday at the Masonic temple 2715 East Washington street.

Ladies Oriental Shrine Lincoln Charles Hartung Englewood Masonic Temple East Washington Street

Germany Gibraltar Is Made Home for Fish

Heligoland a North Sea island once famed as a military outpost now hosts a new aquarium. German naturalists and guests can watch diving seals and sea birds while an arena tank lets observers study schooling fish behavior.

Science Service Berlin Heligoland North Sea Gibraltar Germany

Ruth Tunney on Committee to Aid Democratic Ticket

Babe Ruth and Gene Tunney head a new Smith-Robinson sports committee formed to back the Democratic national ticket. Also named are Knute Rockne Arnold Horween Tony Lazzeri Sammy Mandell Joe McCarthy and others with Walter Eckersall leading the group.

United Press New York Babe Ruth Gene Tunney Smith-Robinson Sports Committee Knute Rockne Arnold Horween Tony Lazzeri Sammy Mandell Joe McCarthy Laverne ‘Ator Vincent Richards Chick Meehan Johnny Farrell Maureen Orcutt Walter Eckeresall

Dogs Had Their Day in Evansville Nuisance Case

In Evansville Indiana Special Judge Henning ruled for Henry Kirves in a neighbor dispute over five dogs kept by Kirves that allegedly disturbed the Crumbackers and made surroundings insanitary. The judge said the dogs did not constitute a nuisance and noise is variable. The A Z A fraternity junior order of B nai Brith will host a dance at Kirschbaum Community Center on Sunday October 28 marking the group’s first local event.

Evansville Ind Henning Samuel Crumbacker Henry Kirves Junior Order of B'nai ‘B'rith Kirschbaum Community Center

Halloween Party Planned by Pocahontas Council at Red Men’s Hall

Clermont Indiana October 22. Ernetta council of the Degree of Pocahontas will host a Halloween party Wednesday night at Red Men’s hall with Mrs Edith Harris serving as chairman.

Clermont Ind Ernetta Council of the Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Edith Harris

Halloween Party Planned by Englewood Lodge 715

Englewood lodge No. 715 F. and A. M. plans a Halloween party at 7 30 p m Saturday at Liberty 11 Dearborn and Michigan streets. Posing and eating will be the chief entertainment.

Englewood Lodge Liberty Dearborn Michigan Streets

Bruce Parcels Named Deputy Grand Chaplain of Seventh District

Bruce Parcels of Indianapolis was appointed deputy grand chancellor of the seventh district, covering Marion Morgan Johnson and Hendricks counties. The Grand Lodge announced the merit based appointment and Parcell’s selection of assistants in key cities Willard K. Stineman Martinsville Lester Singleton Plainfield and George B. Parks Ninevah.

Bruce Parcels Indianapolis Grand Lodge Marion Morgan Johnson Hendricks Parcell Willard K. Stineman Lester Singleton Martinsville William C. Zaring Plainfield George B. Parks Ninevah

Eagles Plan Dance Hideaway at Temple on Vermont Street

A Halloween dance by the Indianapolis aerie is scheduled at the Eagles temple 43 West Vermont Street as part of the fall and winter program. The event is sponsored by the aerie’s $1,000 prize winning drill team and supports a membership drive for an Armistice day class starting November 12. Edward J. Rayon of Philadelphia, grand worthy president, will witness the initiation on his first Indianapolis visit following the national convention in Columbus, Ohio.

Eagles Temple West Vermont Street Indianapolis Aerie Aerie Edward J. Rayon Philadelphia Indianapolis Columbus

Knife Fight Leaves Brother Wounded In Columbus

In Columbus Indiana on October 22 Jesse Hayden 24 is jailed on assault and battery with intent to kill after stabbing his 60 year old brother William Hayden during a dispute over William's wife. William Hayden is listed in serious condition by hospital attendants.

Times Special Columbus Ind Jesse Hayden William Hayden Jesse William

Apples Build Bridge at Deer Plain Project

Hardin Illinois October 22 United Press reports a bridge at Deer Plain will bring the county its first railroad. Calhoun farmers pledge 250000 of the 700000 bridge cost and will raise the rest by an assessment on each barrel of apples sold, a major county product.

Bu United Press Hardin Deer Plain Calhoun County

Wireless equipped trains in Budapest plan next use

The Hungarian state railroad fitted two hundred coaches with wireless gear and head phones for compartments. A Capitol City camp MWA event is set for Friday night at 1025 Prospect Street, with Frank Grubus Fred Stark and Lester Hoppins heading the committee.

United Press Budapest Capitol City Prospect Street Frank Grubus Fred Stark Lester Hoppins

Royal Arch Degree Scheduled by Key Stone Chapter

The Key stone chapter of Royal Arch Masons will confer the Royal Arch degree at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Masonic temple located at the corner of North and Illinois streets, according to secretary Howard Kimball.

Keystone Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple North Illinois Streets Howard Kimball

Card Party Aims to Bring Friends Together

Friendship club hosts a card party Wednesday night at 1025 Prospect Street. The public is invited to attend and participate in the event.

Friendship Club Prospect Street

Silver Arrow Club to Meet Thursday

The Silver Arrow Club will meet Thursday at 1145 West at Eighth Street, per secretary Mrs J F Norris.

Silver Arrow Club West Eighth Street J. F. Norris

Sick visitors named aid committee for Moran group

James E. Gavin named a committee of assistants to aid William Moran, chairman of the Knights of Columbus visiting committee. George Bischoff, Chester Ehrich, Melvin Schisla and Edward Holoran will visit all sick members weekly and conduct tours of Indianapolis hospitals.

William Moran Knights of Columbus James E. Gavin George Bischoff Chester Ehrich Melvin Schisla Edward Holoran Indianapolis

Sullivan Named Grand Outer Guard In Indiana Knighthood

Vevay resident Harry C. Sullivan will be honored by the Knights of Pythias as grand outer guard of Indiana after his election at the state convention in Indianapolis. Carl R. Mitchell of Indianapolis, grand keeper of records and seals, will attend the event in Vevay tonight.

VEVAY Ind Harry C. Sullivan Vevay Knights of Pythias Grand Outer Guard of Indiana Indianapolis Carl R. Mitchell Records and Seals

Knights of Pythias to confer rank on Martinsville residents

Martinsville Indiana, Oct 22 Local Knights of Pythias members will confer the rank of knight on several prominent citizens in a special class Tuesday night Carl R Mitchell of Indianapolis grand keeper of records and seals and a lodge member said the event will be held in town.

Martinsville Ind Knights of Pythias Carl R. Mitchell Idianapolis

Visits State Lodges by Indiana Grand Secretary

George P. Bornwasser of Indianapolis, grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Indiana, visited Frankfort and South Bend Friday and Saturday and will continue his tour to Bluffton St Paul and Bloomington this week with Bluffton today and St Paul on Thursday.

George P. Bornwasser Indianapolis Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Indiana Frankfort South Bend Bluffton St. Paul Bloomington

Master Mason Degree Forthcoming at Mystic Tie Lodge

One candidate will receive the Master Mason degree at 4 p m today under Mystic Tie Lodge No 398 F and A M at the Masonic temple on North and Illinois streets. Dinner will follow after the work. Reception committee includes John F Patton and Harold F Weinmann.

Mystic Tie Lodge No Masonic Temple Northand Illinois Streets John F. Patton Harold F. Weinmann

Halloween Party Set by Knights on Monday Night

Indianapolis council of the Knights of Columbus will host a children's Halloween party next Monday night at the K of C hall on Thirteenth and Delaware streets. George Rise, lecturer's committee chairman, announced the event.

Indianapolis

Hard Times Party Held by Philoxenia Lodge Ladies Club

The Hard Times Party was hosted Thursday night at the lodge hall 1336 North Delaware street. Mrs R H Hollywood president reported the event organized by the Philoxenia lodge of Odd Fellows.

Ladies Club of Philoxenia Lodge of Odd ,Fellows North Delaware Street R. H. Hollywood

Merry Makers Club Meeting and K of C Patient

The Merry Makers club will meet Tuesday at Andy Hall's home 67 North Seventh Street Beech Grove per president Lottie Davis. Ralph Ankenbrock a Knights of Columbus member is confined at St Vincent Hospital per visiting committee chair William Moran.

Merry Makers Club Andy Hall North Seventh Street Beech Grove Lottie Davis Ralph Ankenbrock Knights of Columbus St. Vincent Hospital William Moran K. of C

Rotary announces committee chairmen and assistants

Dr. Alfred Henry as new president leads a slate of Rotary committee heads with David A. Clark and J. Harry Green as assistant sergeants at arms. The list names Curtis H. Rottger vocational service chair, Gerry M. Sanborn club service chair, Almus G. Ruddell community service chair, Frank H. Sparks membership chair, and many others including public affairs chair Howard S. Morse and publicity chair Robert G. Tucker.

Rotary Club Alfred Henry David A. Clark J. Harry Green Curtis H. Rottger Gerry M. Sanborn Almus G. Ruddell Frank H. Sparks Isaac E. Woodard Sidney E. Fenstermaker oDn A. Morrison Henry L. Stenger William A. Allison Arthur C. Burrell Fred L. Hollweg Carl B. Shafer Edgar Hart George F. Lennox Carl A. Taylor Harry O. Garman Albert E. Davis Harry W. Hobbs Benjamin N. Bogue Charles B. Dyer M. E. Clark Stuart Dean Peter C. Reilly Walter Gledhill Martin J. Burgess Harry C. Huffstetter Howard S. Morse Frank G. Morrison Robert G. Tucker Hugh J. Baker Crippled Children William F. Off Louis H. Hacrle Edwin J. Kendall

Warm quilts pledged for Soldiers and Sailors Home

The Founders chapter of the American War Mothers in Knightstown Indiana will provide warm quilts for the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home. Members meet in quilting bees with the latest session hosted by Mrs John Harvey at 2546 College Avenue under president Mrs C C Kirk. Mrs J Walter Winger Sr chairs the quilting committee.

Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Knightstown Ind The American War Mothers John Harvey College Avenue C. C. Kirk J. Walter Winger

Knights of Pythians Meet in Clark County with Grand Chancellor Guest

A Clark county Knights of Pythians meeting was held Thursday night in Jeffersonville with Samuel L. Traube of Rushville, Indiana, grand chancellor, as guest of honor. Many knights from Kentucky attended.

Jeffersonville Ind Clark County Knights of Pythians Samuel L. Traube Rushville Kentucky

Old Fashioned Dance Set by Golden Rule Lodge

Golden Rule Lodge of the Ancient Order of Shepherds plans an old fashioned dance at 8 p.m. Wednesday at a hall on East and Michigan streets. George Kincaid, publicity committee chairman, announced the event.

Golden Rule Lodge The Ancient Order of Shepherds East Michigan Streets George Kincaid

Dance by Security Benefit Association in Marion

A masked Halloween dance by Security Benefit Association Marion Council No. 738 takes place Wednesday at 8 p.m. An orchestra performs and prizes are awarded. Robert Green, blues team captain, heads the membership drive ending October 31. On November 10, Marion Council members visit Muncie Council, with 35 already planning the trip.

Security Benefit Association Marion Council Robert Green Blues Marion Muncie

Master Masons degree to be exemplified by lodge No. 319

Two candidates will receive the Master Masons degree in a 5 PM ceremony by Ancient Lands marks lodge No. 319 on Illinois streets. Dinner follows at 6 30 PM. Southport Masonic lodge craft club will confer the work on one candidate.

Masonic Temple North Illinois Streets Southport Masonic Lodge Craft Club

Guest of Germania hosts district meeting of five cities

Patriarchs Militant from Elwood Anderson Lafayette Indianapolis and Muncie gathered at Germania lodge Prospect and East streets for a Sunday district meeting under H. E. Roesener colonel. The session lasted the entire day with members in attendance from multiple cities.

Germania

Grace Ransford Chapter 464 to Host Obligation Ceremony

The Past Matron and Past Patron's Association of Marion County schedules the obligation ceremony at Grace Ransford Chapter No 464 O E S Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Members are invited per Mrs Rose L Malcolm worthy matron.

Marion County Grace

California Fig Syrup Ad Warns Against Constipation And Imitations

A traditional Indiana advertisement urges mothers to treat child constipation with California Fig Syrup noting long held waste harms health. It touts a fruity taste, claims thorough cleansing, and cites a Indianapolis mother praising improved health after use. It warns buyers to ensure the carton bears the word California.

California Indiana George D. Reese Woodlawn Ave Indianapolis Jerry

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