The Daily Reporter from Greenfield, Indiana • Page 1

11 HE GREENFIELD VOLUME XLIII. NUMBER 207. GREENFIELD, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1932 WEATHER: CLOUDY, SOMEWHAT COLDER SATURDAY. A New Commandery Annual Meeting Indiana Council Mentioned for the State Chairmanship WORK IS PLAYING OUT MAYOR SAYS YEARLY MEETING NEXT TUESDAY IS AS MUCH FO WOMEN AS MENi Asks Suggestions for Employment of Men Out of Work From Charities Fund. Mayor Arthur C.

Downing, who has been directing the "made work" program of the city and the associated charities, today was asking i'oi suggestions from citizens and contributors to the lund. as to jobs within the citv limits which needed doing and would not entail the purchase of any great amount of supplies or materials. The maycr stated that a great deal of had been done on the streets of the citv. on school yards. in the peak, stumps of trees taken up, the eld cemetery cleaned and other jobs performed.

The annual meeting of the Central Indiana area council will be held on Thursday evening. January 14th at the Wilson Milk Company Model Farm at 6:30 p. m. The farm is located at the junction of State Roads Nos. 29 and 32 about midway between Noblesville and Lebanon.

Dinner. A delicious country dinner will be served. Features. An inspiring address. The talk of the evening will be made by Judge D.

O. Wilmeth on the subject "Mutual Relationships between Scouting and the Community." Troop installation. Installation of a new troop in Hamilton county. Ceremony pet on by a selected gioup of Scouts from Noblesville. Business session following will be opened by Scout Executive F.

O. Belzer. At this time plans will be adopted for the development uf Scouting for the current year. Full discussion of the whole question will be held. LIVED FOR YEA IN THIS Death at Meadville, of John W.

Jones From an Attack of Pneumonia. ll. B. Richey of Greenlieid lit ifc-fivt-u woro oi in: ocatn ol a oroiner-in-iaw Jonn w. Jones, ol Meadville, on Dec.

30th. Death was caused by pneumonia. Mr. Jones was born in Henry county, Dec. 16.

1853. and with hhs parents moved to the vicinity of Greenfield at an early age. He had a wide acquaintance among he- older residents of this countv hav- UNTY State chairmanship, in case it was Maurice Ea.lv. writing in the Indianapolis Star, regarding the Jaek-son Day banquet hold at Anderson Thursday evening, states that Omer S. Jackson.

Greenfield attorney and prominent Democrat now chairman of hi. party in Hancock county, has been mentioned as a l.keiv prospect, lor the honor of the Democratic Samuel Yadd. C7. tick, the Ind'ana Railroad at died a I i lemo: iai ic mo Thursday, struck List night bv an 1 agent for Centc: vilie, hospital at being a utomobile driven by Lesli Cincinnati. Gilbert said D.

Gilbert. 22. of was bhaded bv the lights of an approaching car and did not see Lack! aioug the highway. Coroner Fuss ill Ilia Lt investigated the accident. No charges were made against Gilbert.

a nrn mmti The Gunn, fine hone of William F. cx-lrustee of Brand wine township, located on the Fountain-town pike was damaged by fire Friday morning. The lire is apposed to have started in the tool, from the chimney. It looked bad for a while: but the timely help ol iriends and neighbors made it possible to ex- HOUSE OH BY FIR hmk i ing been a teacher in the public BibI- school 9:15. O.

F. Addison, schools here for many years. We have properly Mr. Jones was united in marriage graded classes foe ail groups, to Mattie Smith, also of this eoun- The momma worship period fol-ty, September 7. 1831, and later lows the Bible study at 10:30: a Officers Installed Thursday evening.

January 7th the newly elected ofneeis of the Greenlieid Commandery of Knights Templar were installed as follows: Paul II. New. commander: Horace Oldham, generalissimo; Elwood Barnard, captain general; II. G. Strickland, treasurer: Donald J.

Pickett, reeorde: Samuel J. prelate: Ernest Warrum. senior w.udcn: Tehn L. Pasco, junior warden: Edward Moore, sword bearer: Harrv Comstoek. standard arer.

Ward FIctehe hill, sentinel. r. warder: John Mulvi- Even Before Mcst of Us Procured tho "32 Licenses Work Starts on New Ones. Auto license plates that will be to Indiana motorists in 1933 wiii be maroon etiui white in color. was announced today from the olliee of Frank Maye.

secretary State. Trustees at the Indiana State Prison, where the plates are manufactured, have informed the secretaiv of State that they ire 1 leadv to begin work on the 1933 supply at once. A large force of prisoners is kept busy the year a.ound making li- ic.nse plates and highway signs for Indiana and oth States. Maroon land white, the colors for 1933 form combination that has never be fore been used in this State and the new plates will be very attractive. CTRKY'S CHAPI Rev.

G. G. Girton, Airs. Ida Sfa-ley. Miss Mae Goodpasture.

C. D. Scot; and wife called on Mrs. William Bussed. Friday.

Mrs. C. D. Seott entertained the Friendly Home Missionary Society Friday in a pleasant manner. Sev- al members were present and an Oil acne i i.l l-i Melvin Apple was taken to Long's in Indianapolis.

Wednes-i cay where he underwent an operation for appendicitis and is report ect as improving as well as could be expected. J. W. Biser and son. William Paul wove at Indianapolis.

Sunday, to see the former's daughter. Mrs. William Bussell. who is at the Coleman ITospiti.1 1. Mrs.

Biser returned home wit.n tnem. Wayne Sims went to Standford, Ind, Wednesday where he has accepted a position with his uncle. Rot ha Sims, as bookcepcr in his general stores. Friends here have received wo'd he is enjoying his work, but misses his many friends here. Joseph Apple and Earl Martin of near Eden, the former's son.

Melvin Apple, at Long Hospital, on Tuesday evening. William Bussell and J. W. Biser visited Mrs. Bussell at the hospital in Indianapolis.

Tuesday evening. Delbert Reeves and family of lfr rfn1 David Strubbe and wife. Knw Years Wit 11 Walter Fisk and family of New Castle, and M. Fisk and wife of Gieenlicld were Sunday callers of William Bussell and sister. Cassia.

The following services will be on next Sunday: Church school at 9:30. Epworth League at 6:30, followed by evening worship at 7:15. Public is invited. Noah Frye of Stringtown. was a guest of Sherman Ramsey and family.

Sunday. Paul Earl Bussell who has been spending his Christmas vacation with his grandparents. David Strubbe. and wife returned to his home Satuiday in Greenfield. Miss Almeda Kessler who lives with her niece.

Mrs. Ross Cooper, is reported as being on the sick list and her friends are anxious about her owing to her advanced age. At this time it is thought she is some better. L. A.

Wooten of Knightstown. called on friends here Monday. WKATIIHIl FORECAST Indiana Mostly cloudy tonigh. and Saturday; probably light snow Hiici sMtnewhat colder Saturday START MAKING PLATES FOE i HavOjmanv Christian Church Congregation to Have Luncheon and an Election of Officers. OTHER CHURCH PROGRAMS "Three Allirmations of a Groat Faith" i.s the sermon theme for the morning worship on next Sunday.

Help to make this a most successful year for the church and th Christian religion by being present reguiailv at tiv worshin services of the chinch. The meets at a. n. I nc aurch scaool You will enjoy one of the llu' U'UUW Mil caasscs. church will cooperate with others in the union and its splendid fellowship at the Presbyterian church at 7:00 p.

m. Rev. E. Partington will preach the rnion. The eearlv (ngrcuatiom.il meet ing will te held at the church on Tuesday evening.

January 12th. A pitch-in supper will be held in the bascm nt at p. in. This will be followed by a playlet in the auditorium. Every department is asked to have its report ready for the meeting.

The' personnel of he-boards of elders, deacons and eea-conesscs will be completed at this time. Presbyterian Sunday sehool 9:15 a. m. Morning worship 10:30. The pastor will discuss th? proposed plan of union of th United Presbyterian and rreso eui mtre.

in he U. S. A. 1 or submission service with io" ton of the v. to the church cgu'V-At 7 p.

m. join; una sermon by Rev. E. Pa Friends Ciu rch. All Fn'piuls cord: aue is ended to all worship with us.

Fi lends League meets 'JTc topi- ror discussion I Do With My I Li V. I who wouh at 5 p. re. is "What Money'" Union will be held in the arc at 7 p. m.

Tcso ei tail elm; Midweek mectn at 7 on Thurs-ogular tcachres' dav evening is tr.rs TT Partington, Pastor. First M. P. "in; Jesus." will Who Talked With the subject of the by the minister. There will be good mucic eie all services.

Sunday school with classes for all ages begins at 9:30. Gee. into one of thse classes next Sunday morning. Never estimate people by some outside quality for it is that within which makes the man. We trust you will have it in your heart to attend the church next Sunday.

Revival services at this church will begin February 21st with Rev. Fred Clarke of Elwood, acting as our evangelist. Bradley M. E. Sunday school at 9:15.

C. Bert Orr. superintendent. All members of this school are urged to keep up their attendance during the winter months. New enrollments will be greatly appreciated.

The Interna tional Sunday school topic for Sunday is "Bringing Others to Christ." Morning worship services at 10:30. The pulpit committee has been very fortunate in securing; Rev. Freeland A. Hall. D.

district superintendent of the Richmond district, to deliver the sermon. The choir will hr. "How Lovely is Zion," by Keyser. Epworth Lee.gue at 6:00, Edward Wolfe. president, The cabinet i has decided have older members of the ch eh pe esenf the lessons during the next few Sunday at least.

Willow Branch Rev. and Mis. Elbert Morford ofi Mt Tabor M. E. charge, near Short Course Explained by War-rcn O'Hara, County Agricultural Agent.

"As short courses arc now planned." Warren O'Hara. county agricultural aacni. said today, -half of everything i.i th: shor, course belongs to the women folks. They have as many pc-iiods of ruction as men. they are equally eligible to i attend the great home taient concerts and also the good will, good fellowship, get-together banquet.

They are asked to help in developing the enterprise and for this they have a large and efficient committee, with representatives on it from all over the county, to help carry their pait of the task, and they are doing this in a line satisfactory way." Great care has en taken to sec that tit? instinct ion in the home economics esions is of the best. Miss Leila Gackiis. iicad of the Homo Economics Extension Division of the Agricultural Extension Department it wiii one of the instructois. Miss Gadciis will develop the following subjects: "Bcautitieation of the Bedroom." -Furniture Selection and Airangcmcnt." "What Well Dressed Windows Wear." Color in the Home." and "Unwise Purchases" With the experience, -personality and ability that Gaddi has. these subjects, our women may be assured, will be ably, interestingly and prohtabiy handled.

Miss Dorothea Mm hi wnl coal with the following six subjects: "Caring for Our Own Sick in the Home." "The One Dish Meal." "Well Planned Meals at Low Cot." "Vegetable Cookery" "Aiuaetive Economical Uses of Home Canned Prod ucts." "The Bullet Supper Miss give a which great Muchl and Miss Gacidls will superior type of instruction, will most assuredly be of the est interest and value t.o those who attend. In the course of Miss Muehi's demonstrations, there will be some unusual and particularly dainty dishes prepared. These the audience will likely get an opportunity to taste, so that each woman attending, should not only bring a note book and pencil, but a tasting spoon. It is stated on the best of authority that each session will begin and end on time. It will be nar i 1 a 1 1 1 1 i a 1 those wno attend plan to com.

on time. New OHicers Are Sworn In At Shirley Wednesday eening Luncly F. Brewer, clerk-treasurer: Thomas Day. councilman of north ward and George Judge, councilman of ic south wire were sworn in their respective offices of the board. The meeting had been postponed Irom Tuesday evenin.

the regular time to the following evening on account of Marshal Forest who was reappointed, not being prepared with bond until W.dncs-dav evening. SOUTH BEND BANKS SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS SOUTH BEND. Jan. 8 dlsSi South. Bond banks today had sent $31,000 to the Federal leserve district headquarters as their first 10 percent subscription was sent by heuiks individually.

The si Inscription was sent by the banks individual ly Based on SI 8.000.000 deposits in banks here, the total 2 per cent, subscriptions in South Bene for the entire year, will imount to approximately 11.000 I'OI NDS OF POUR John J. Bueh'ink, of Greenlieid. Route 4. sold forty he.id of Big Type Poland China whi'di averaged 350 pounds, on the Indianapolis market through the commission firm of Ray Berk Sc Hale. Mr.

Buchfink received at 10-cent premium on the price of the hogs because of the splendid condition in which they were marketed. C. F. Oertel trucked them in. Mr.v A.

M. New of Indianapolis. wa.i here Thursday the guest of Mrs. A Rafferty. i ol i a ei i i moved to Missouri, where he con tinued to reside.

widow, two" daughters, three sons, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. hi' LONGER SISTERS ANDERSON. Jan. 8 INS 1 Two brothers who posed as sisters BROTHERS AH The ei electri? and water plants have had their own program of extra v. ork.

The water plant is now laying a 1 main extension, but tins is being p.iid for out of the water fund, because the outlay for pipe is greater than the cost of labor entailed. In other words the city is about to run out of jobs. The latest thing that has been done was the employing of several men at the site of the old east end brick yard, extracting brick from the ground. Several thousand excellent biick have already been recovered for the use of the city in building manholes and other similar work. However, some complaint was regis.

ered with the committee because this work was being done outside the corporations, and because the old brkk yard lies upon the property of the country club, this organization may beneiit in-cidcnta'ily from having the brick removed, although the brick are worth far more than the cost of labor to recover them. So the mayor is open to suggestions for work that needs doing inside the citv. Are Arrested for Truck Law Violation ELKHART. Jan. 8 i INS Fourteen violators here of the new State law requiring trucks over lu diana highways to comply with limited weight, heighth.

length and width measurements were ths first in Indiana, it was believed today, to feel the sting of the statute designed to protect State roads. Other county officials failed to prosecute violators of the statute pending the outcome of litigation following the granting of a restraining order in Indianapolis against its enforcement. Those ariestcd here were fined SI and costs. Prosecutor James R. Nyee ordered the iaw's enforcement.

Several of those arrested were drivels of auto carriers which were longer than the law permits. (IKIHIMTI LI), ROFTIl 4 Otto Slant and daughter. Florin-da, Mrs. Laura Lafforge spent Christmas with relatives and friends near Shelbyvillc. Samuel Murry and family of Milwaukee, have returned to then-home after spending Christmas holidays with Mr.

and Mrs. A. W. Thompson. Gordon Murray and family spent their Christmas week with Mr.

Murray's foster parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. W.

Thompson, and have reutrned to their home in Chicago. Miss Lavon Bee man of Indianapolis, spent the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Jennie Rethmyer here. Mrs. Earl Fred of Anderson, was at Philadelphia, Saturday on business.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zapf of near Beech Grove, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hudson of this Route.

Mr. and Mrs. Alford Hudson of Anerson, spent Christmas with Mr. Hudson's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Hudson of this Route. Herman Sherwood and family of this place called on George Merlau and family. Route 4. Christmas eve. Mis.

Anna Barbour called on Mrs. Vern Orvis, one evening last week. Chesteen Griffith of Columbus, transacted business in this city, this afternoon. and wore- femhrne attire foe the I sermon by the Minister. Rev.

Hil-most of thirty-three years return- Ps L. Avery. Sunday evening at 7:30. ed to their farm home near Sum- On Sunday morning at 10:30 the mitville today after Judge Lawrence church services of worship will be Busby had sanctioned the chang- held and a sermon on the subject ing of their given names to those of "Spiritual Scr' iee." will be given decided to change the paity leadership in Indiana from R. Earl Peters, th present chairman.

It was said at the meeting that Mv. Jackson was not a candidate against Peters, but in case it was dee iced to chanc would be ad vanced lor the honor. 'STEVENS WANTS OF 6 HOUR National Commander of American Legion Thinks He Has Depression Solved. RICIIMOND, Jan. 8 (INS) six-hour day with six-hour pay and a five-day week were proposed I as a remedy for the unemployment situation by Henry L.

Stevens, na-! tiona! commander of the American I Legion in an address before mem-jbers of the Legion and auxiliary in jthe tenth Indiana district here last night. Commander Stevens said that he had sent a message to John Thomas Taylor, vice-chairman of the Legion's national legislative commit- i tec. in Washington, instructing mm to get behind the proposition and the urge the government to take tire first steps by insisting on th? use of the plan on government contract work. "A national emergency exists," Commander Stevens said. Legion now has declared wrar against depression and I consider it as the piiation already has been made and the contract drawn those contracts should be called in and amended to elude the plan but without holding up const: uction." New Roads in State System INDIANAPOLIS.

Jan. 3 (INS) The State highway commission today piocceded wiih its plans for included 1.000 more miles of local highways into the "dotted line' system of State roads, The action means that these highways will be the next ones scheduled ior State maintenance. As soon as funds are available, the commission will take over the roads. Albert Wedeking, Commission chairman said. "While the highway commission cannot be an unemployment relief organization, it can provide jobs for many hundreds of citizens, and Among the 'roads listed to be added were from intersection State Roads 200 and 227, west through Lynn, Modoc, Springport and Pendleton.

From a point west of Newcastle to McCordsville. Fred T. Havens spent the morning Indianapolis on business. DAYS unguis" 1110 with only a part paramount duty of the government of the roof burned. lead the way and set an example The loss was co ere .1 by insar- I by adopting this plan in all governance in the Hancock Mutual.

nient construction. Mr. and M.s. Gunn said this aft- i "Where the governmental appro- ernoon that they wished to express their gratitude to friends for their timelv assistance. MANY T.

B. SEAL LETTERS LETTERS ARE UNANSWERED The letters sent to abl citizens over the county by the- Tuberculosis Association have not all been answered. It ecsts a considerable sum of money to send out so m.my letters and it is hoprd that the self-addressed and Imped envelopes re- maining out will soon be returned with gifts, great or small, cither! will be greatly app. eclated. It i.s important that all Christmas Seals be accounted lor and that every seal should count.

We wish to thank all those who have sent in their gifts and we anticipate the sympathetic interest and support of those who are yet to respond. of a masculine nature. "Geneva" Armstrong henceforth will be legally Gene Douglas Aim-strong and Nola from now on will be known as Noel Lee Armstrong. The case attracted wide interest several months ago when discovery made that the two men who had been known as "sisters" filed a petition in court here to have their names changed. Mrs.

Mae Haines of near Mt. Comfort, spent Wednesday in this city on business. Mrs. George Lacy remains in a serious condition at her home on East Main street. Mr.

and Mrs. Simon Koin made a business trip to Indianapolis, on1 Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A.

L. New are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kane in Indianapolis. Mrs.

Elwood Barnard who is liv- ing in Indianapolis this winter. spent Thursday here with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Lougher. Mrs. Samuel J.

Offutt and Mrs. John F. Mitchell, attended the meeting of the Catherine Graydon Literary Club in Irvington, Tues- day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.

Don Watson have moved from North Pennsylvania street to 419 North Wood street for Mrs. Julia Riley ho has been we are making all the work pos-quite ill at her home on West Main sible." Wedeking said. street, for the past several weeks does not improve as rapidly as her friends would like. Mrs. Minnie Thayer who has been ill at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. E. F. Smith in Indianapolis, the past few days is greatly improved and will return to her home in this city, tin's work-end future residence, (Continued nn Page 3) 9.