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12 THE INDIAN APOJS STAR Friday, march 24. mt. Modiate In City 20 Years Succumbs In Hospital ISTATE EMPLOYE, E. COTTON DIES kePner, Baseball's Succumbs Fred F. Stettler Dies In Hospital Miss Hedrick, who formerly operated a shop in the Kahn building, had been in business in her home the last several years.

She was a life long resident of Indianapolis and a member of the Women's Rotary Club and Christ Epis copal Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in Christ Church by the Rev. E. Ainger Powell, rector, and burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Survivors are two nieces, Mrs.

Paul Coleman and Mrs. Harold Sturgeon, both of Indianapolis. GIVE NOW TO THE 1944 RED GROSS Help the boys over there. Remember the Red Cross is YOU! jjjP Dependable Drug Stores HflkaW it, Kiss and Tell Tabu Creme COLOGNE COLOGNE 2.50 3.75 A captivating fra- An, exotic and allur- grancc to quicken ing odor blended the pulse and lift from imported es- the heart. Kiss and sences.

Tell Lipstick .1.00 Tabu Perfume, 2.75 Take Care of Things Wartime Thrift! Alka-Seltzer Dr. Miles AQ 60c Size tUc Aspirin en Bayer's, 75c size, KHl'iteJiC Hill's i 30c Cold Tablets 1 7 Haley's 70 1.00 Mat ic Oil I Zonite 47 HOc Antiseptic. 8 I Hamlin's oq. 35c Wizard Oil Pinkham's Qji 1.25 Vegetable Garter's i 25c liver Pdta 1 1C Espotabs i 25c Laxative 7'- Cystex g7c 75c Kidney Compound Hern are essentials to help you take care of the things you already have. To clean preserve renew them.

Also aids to an early hnuseclesninf, LarvPK 79 Moth I'roofer. nl. Climax hmax 9 A Paper 84-01 L. Expello CQr To kill moths, lb.U7 Royal OQ Waterless Lt 7L Johnson's Glo-Coat, pt. 59( Store Your Win lor lollies In This Large MOTH BAG This "Duotone" garment hag is niolhproof, damp-proof and dust proof.

It's large size and will give excellent protection to a nil ruber of Raiments. Metal fasteners, 29c 2 for 55c Moth Chest 19c Former Railroadman Served With Highway Commission. George E. Cotton, 50 years old, State Highway Commission statistician, died yesterday in the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Samuel Sherrill, 66 South Tremont street.

Mr. Cotton had been in failing health six months, but had been seriously ill only a brief time. Born in Virginia, Mr. Cotton came to Indianapolis in 1913 and was employed by the Monon Railroad. Later he worked for the railroad in Garrett, and Monon, returning here in 1928 to accept the highway commission post.

Member of K. and A.M. Mr. Cotton was a member of Evergreen lodge, F. and A.M.

and the Methodist Church. Until recently Mr. Cotton lived for many years at 330 North Mount treet. His wife, Mrs. Hael Cot ton, died in 1940.

Survivors include two sons, Lieut. Edward W. Cotton, who is on army maneuvers in Louisiana, and Lieut. Eugene S. Cotton, stationed at Harvard University.

Lieut. Edward Cotton was a member of The Star editorial staff before entering the army. August Krieg In jured Fatally In Fall at Home August H. Krieg, 73 years old, Southeastern avenue, a re injured tired cabinetmaker, was fatally yesterday hen he fell down the basement stairs in his home. He suffered head injuries.

Dr. John W. Deever, a deputy coroner, invest nd released the imciv to relatives. A native of Huntington, Mr. Krieg was born April 25, 1870.

He went to Peru when a young man and came to Indianapolis 23 years ago. From 1927 to 1937 he was custodian of Trinity Lutheran Church of which he was a member. He retired six years ago. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Kriee; two daughters, Mrs.

Helen Roht berg of Hammond and Mrs. Gertrude Folkening of Indi napolls; son, Ernest Krieg Indianapolis; two sisters. Mrs. Km- melt, dub I and Mrs, Jonn Bowman. both of Indianapolis, and li grand- I children.

Funeral services will be at o'clock Sunday afternoon in ihe Harry W. Moore peace chapel. 2050 East Michigan street. Burial Will be in St. John cemetery in Five Points.

Mrs. Esther Krasnow Dies In Hospital Here Mrs. Hannah Esther Krasnow, 60 years old. inn soutn minois street, died yesterday in Robert. W.

Long Hospital after a brief illness. Her husband, the rtev Louis Krasnow, cantor of Shaare lelillah Hebrew Congregation, died three monins ago. nirs. r.inariuw, a ua- live ni roiana, nan uvea in iiiuiau- apolis Ihe last 50 years. She was a memher of Shaare letman tie-brew Congregation and Gmiles Chesod.

Funeral services will be con ducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Aaron-Ruben funeral home by Rabbi David Shapiro and Can tor Sam Levin. Burial will be in Shaare Tetillah cemetery. Survivors aie two sons, Jack Krasnow of Tulsa, and Mor Krasnow Of Indianapolis, and a (laughter, Miss Leah Krasnow of I Indianapolis. HERMAN N. LEWIS.

Funeral services for Herman N. Lewis, 56 years old, 26 North Trauh avenue, city fireman who i I EDWARD KEENER. Concluded From Page One. and friendships with members of the Indianapolis baseball team who later became big league stars, Mr. Kepner was able to gather a large collection of souvenirs, including baseballs and lints used by dia niond heroes.

An interesting speaker on the subject of baseball, Mr. Kepner talked at many club luncheons and church affairs in Indianapolis and throughout the state. Mr. Kepner became associated with the Indianapolis Life Insurance Company in 1918 and celebrated his 23th ear of service last December. Liked by field Agents.

He was member of the firm's underwriting committee and of the nome oflice commit lee on research, I "1 ill' wOmpsny's bulletins and uas popular with field ftgehtS been use of his helpfulness to them. Edward B. Raub, president of the insurance nmpnn, paid tribute to Mr. Kepner after arriving last night Irom Miami, Ha. His statement was as follows: "Mr.

Kepner was very efficient and very punctual in all of his busi ness contacts. He was a very upright citizen and took pride in his work. We all loved him and feel deeply his loss." Al H. Schlensker, general man ager of the Indianapolis Indians, recalled last night that "Ed Kep-1 jner always carried a block of 300 day ucKets ann sola mem at luncheons at which he spoke. Unselfish Service, Mr.

Schlensker paid further tribute to the Indianapolis fan, commenting: "There will be one vacant seat at Victory held on opening day Ibis year a seat that has been occupied for the last 35 years by Ed Kepner. Ed will be remembered for his many contributions to the betterment of all sports for his unselfish service to fans with his many interesting baseball talks at luncheon clubs throughout the state of Indiana. There is always a shock in losing a friend and, in losing Ed Kepner, there come the vivid memories of his loyalty to the Indianapolis baseball club, his keen interest in our behalf and his jsjnt.ere 0f friendliness. Yes, we sulvy will Ed Kepner. At the Indians' spring training camp In Bloomington, Ownie Bush, president and field manager of the Indianapolis team, said: "Mr.

Kepner was always a close follower of the game and his death was especially untimely with the opening of the 1944 season only a few weeks away. He certainly will be missed on opening day and throughout the season this year and I speak on linhnlf nf mnlf an A ntl-inn of np uhrn we are all very sorry to hear of his passing." Taught In Sunday School. Mr. Kepner was a member of the North Methodist Church and had been the Sunday schoolteacher of a young people's class the last 15 both the church and Sunday school and at the lime of his death was secretary of the official church board. Mr.

Kepner, a member of the Lions Club, was secretary-treasurer at the organization. He also was Lions Club past state song leader. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Essa D. Kepner, and a daugh ter, Miss Dorothy Kepner, both of Indianapolis; a brother, Ralph Kepner of St.

Paul, and two nephews, Kenneth Black and Shyrl Black, both of Hammond, La. hi mem services wi he con EN AS BRIBACKER. Friends here received word yesterday of the death in Miami, Saturday of Enas Brubacker, 69 years old, of 535 North Sheffield avenue. Mr. Brubacker had been in Florida since last fall.

He was employed at the Link-Belt Company here many years. Gym Priority Asked Kokomo, March 23. t.Ti School authorities said today they would ask the War Production Board to grant priorities on materials needed for reconstruction of the high school gymnasium destroyed by fire early yesterdav. Rayon Bemberg SHEERS 4.99 Sizes 12 to 20 NAVY I ftDECU ncu I II A nr vAGAGE Florials and Coin Dots Phone Your Orders to Riley 7411 Higher Than Price. EASTER in 2 Weeks A suit you'll really be proud to wear, sir, for onlv $2fl95 A topcoat you'll say is a rare value at this price $1Q95 Everything a Man Wears on Colonial's Generous Terms.

Solventol or Cleaner, IJ-Ol, siie uO- Liquid Veneer aq 75c Size (Special TV- Ail. Fred F. Stettler, 69 years old. 1808 Central avenue, a wholesale baker nere 33 years, died Monday in St. Vincent's Hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Stettler had been a baker here since he opened a business at 1648 South East street in 1909. He was born in Bern, Switzerland, and came to the United States with his parents in 1882. He was a member of the First Evangelical Church here. Funeral sen-ices will be at 2 o'clock this afternoon in ihe Flan-ner Buchanan mortuary, 25 West Fall Creek parkway.

Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Fannie M. Stettler; a daughter, Miss Jane M. Stettler of Indianapolis; three sons, Sergt.

Frederick G. Stettler, stationed in Seattle, Aviation Cadet Richard J. Stettler, stationed in St. Louis, and Eugene W. Stettler of Indianapolis; six brothers, Ernest Stettler of Denver, Frank Stettler of Washington, Arthur A.

Stettler, John Stettler, George G. Stettler and Albeit J. Stettler. all of Indianapolis, and two sisters, Miss Rosa Stettler and Miss Minnie Stettler, both of Indianapolis. Retired Fireman, F.

J. Notter, Dies Frank J. Notter, 64 years old, 60 East Pleasant Run parkway, a retired fireman, died yesterday morning in City Hospital after an illness of two years. Mr. Notter, one of the old-timer? of the lire department, began as a driver 38 years ago when the de partment still used horses.

He retired two years ago, aftr 36 years of service as a chauffeur at Engine House 17, after suffering a heart attack while on duty. At his retirement he was one of the men ion Rest in service of the department. He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, but had spent his recently in Monticello. He wag a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Funeral services will be at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning in the home and at. 9 o'clock in Sacred Heart Church.

Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs Henrietta Price, and two Brand. children, Francis William Price and La Verne Price, all of Indian polis. Mr. Notter's wife, Mrs.

Ida Barbara Notter, died a year ago. Mrs. Helen Brown Dies After 8 Weeks' Illness Mrs. Helen Richart Brown, 51 years old, 919 Eastern avenue, formerly employed by the child hygiene division of Ihe Board of Health, died yesterday morning in Methodist Hospital after an illness of three weeks. She served with the child hygiene division nearly 18 years.

Mrs. Brown, a lifelong resident, of Indianapolis, was the widow of Wayne Brown, who died in 1918. Funeral services will he at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Survivors are a son, Maj.

Robert E. Brown; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene J. Barnell; two sisters. Mrs.

Alice R. Ratz and Mrs. Marie Russe; three brothers, Charles M. Richart, Victor E. Richart and Theodore W.

Richart, all of Indianapolis, and three grandchildren. ARTHUR L. MANEY. Arthur L. (Chic) Manev, 44 years old.

800 North Oxford street, an employe of Tanner a sheet metal and tinning firm, died Wednesday in St. Vincent's Hos pital after an illness of hve weeks. Mr. Maney, who was born in Wabash Aug'. 19, 1899, came to Indianapolis In 1905.

He was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at. 9:45 o'clock in Grinsteiner's funeral home, 1601 East New York street, and at 10:15 a.m. in St.

Philip Neri Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Loretta Klump Maney; a daughter, Miss Mary Ann Maney; a son, Frederick Maney; his father, James F.

Maney; a sister, Mrs. William Kiesle, all of Indianapolis, and two brothers, Robert Maney of Vincennes and Maurice Maney MRS. IDA M. SCHOMBERG. Mrs.

Ida M. Schomberg, 83 years old, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, died yesterday morning in her home, 326 Lincoln street, after a month's illness. Mrs. Schomberg was the widow of Edward W. Schomberg, ho died 11 years ago.

She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Robert W. Stirling funeral home. 1420 Prospect street. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.

The Rev. Wales E. Smith, pastor of Olive Branch Christian Church, will have charge. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Presnell and Miss Cora Schomberg; two sons, Chester E.

Schomberg and William A. Schom berg. and a sister. Mrs. Effie Kline.

all of Indianapolis; seven grand children and six great-grandchil- dren. MRS. KATl'RAH C. IIOFF. Katljran ciawson Hoff, 75 voars ol(1 Wednesdav in a jprivate hospital in Lafavette a week after the death of her husband, Dr.

W. H. Hoff of Paris, III. Mrs. Hoff had lived in Indianapolis at 3949 Rookwood avenue until three years ago when she went to Paris, 111.

Her first husband, Milton Ciawson, Indianapolis attorney, died in 1932. Mrs. Hoff was a member of Queen Esther chapter Nb. 3. O.E.S..

here. Funeral services will he conducted at. 10 o'clock tomorrow-morning in the Harry W. Moore peace chapel, 2050 East Michigan street, by the Rev. John F.

Edwards, pastor of Broadway Methodist Church. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Survivors are two brothers. Finis F. Hunt and Herbert Hunt, both of Kokomo.

mazaa uiones in 10 to (iO-uatt. Kach 1U' Windex oq to clean windows, 20-oi. Ov Sani-Flush To clean hnwls, A oz. Lysol Disinfectant, 0 'oz MISS MARY E. HEDRICK.

Miss Mary E. Hedrick, 230 East Ninth street, a modiste in Indianapolis more than 20 years, died Wednesday night in St. Vincent's Hospital after an illness of three weeks. Where Quality IHE MAN'S SHOP at K1 MMMM I II sKHBHFRriiB Renuzit "HT Rcnuzit effectively and quickly cleans clothes of every description. It also cleans rugs, upholstery, woodwork, enamel and tile.

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needed tu every day diet. PREVENTS VOOT ODORS ALLEN'S Foot-Ease Just sprinkle this comforting powder on your feet and in your shoes. 35c AQA Size 9v SANEX Douche Powder 50c Size 426 LOO San ex 1.00 Sanex Cone 84o Cooling, Soothing Ice Mint Fur Tired. Burning- Feet Relief, too, for the pain nf stinging i alluses. Size 49C Wrisley A delicate soap is Kind to your Odors of Lilae.

denla, Sandalwood or Pine. Hook's Large rjl I Apple For EhyciVnic I POWDEH ducted by Dr. Dallas Browning atof Indianapolis Bath Soap that skin. A lnr 1 (in Gar- ll I.UU jjr Luxury Bath Soap 3 3 for 35c economy cakes of Hook's soaP- Lilac. Gardenia, Pine or "OC Blossom.

vX 1 Clapp's Baby Foods Strainid or AA Choppod, Ipt. u.O'0r ZUC Baby Talcum oir and -I Ja Similac ql 1.20 Powdered iT Dextrogen i n. 25c Milk 1 Pablum on. Meads, 1 lb OU Baby Oil AO 50e Mermen's Baby Pants on Plymouth, waterproof J7' Castoria oac Penslar's, S-oz. size.

efif Nursing Bottles for i np Oval eV Nipples forSc Anti-Colic Jlur-W1' 39c Palmolivs Shavt Cream lions 1.64 50c Size 39c 4Sc 43c 40c flSr 65c 8c 79c 6e 1.10 Willoughby Taylor Tobacco 8-Oa. 66C Wednesday at Banner-Whitehill, will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Conkle funeral home, 1934 West Michigan street. Burial will he in Floral Park cemetery. Celebrate Scout Night "Scout night" will be celebrated liby Indianapolis Boy Scouts tonight with a special service at 8:0 o'clock in the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Union street and Madison avenue. The program will consist of special Scout prayers and songs.

'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'W The Inside Story of Pearl Harbor The bp attack on Pearl Harbor followed detailed plan that wai conceived, ol in Tokyo, but in Washington, D. by tht V. $. Naval Planning Board. The April Reader'! Digest carriei this amazing account nevtr before published of how Jap spies enabled Tokyo to copy in detail the plan of sneak airplane attack used American fleet maneuvers in the Pacific twelve years ago! Don't miss this startling rode in the April Reader's Digest now at your newsstand.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE One lone woman and thirty-four men in a lifeboat. The ten terrible days of fear, seasickness cold, and hunger that were Elizabeth fowler's harrowing ex-ptrience. 1 roni her new hook, Standing Room Onlv." How much will vou get from Social nrL 1 Security? This informative article telle you who is entitled to Social Security and gives a tahle showing the retire ment insurance benefits you may expect at 6V A condensation from John Barrymore's sensational life story, "Good Night, Sweet Prince." Gen Fowler, a clost friend of Barrymore, writes the actor's tumultuous history an exciting mixture of hilarious comedy ana deep tragedy. Recently published at $3.30, anu aircauy a ccm iciici. Vive ways to cheat death.

Ira Wolfert, noted foreign correspondent, tells of five fantastically "impossible" but factually true battle episodes in which men who had no computable chance to live, did come out alive. There are more than 30 worthwhile i 50c Marlin Shave Cream 35c Listerine Lathar Shave 29c 50c Mennon Brushliss 39c Pal Blades, double-edge, 10 25c Enders Razor Blades, 5's 21c Old Spice Men's Talcum 75c 85c Burma Shave, lb 64c o'clock tomorrow afternoon in ilin Mnith Methodist Church fir Browning will be assisted by the Rev. Orien W. Fifer. Burial wil be in Fishers cemetery in Hamilton count v.

CHARLES E. HARRIS. Charles E. Harris, 58 years old. 150 North Alabama street, a barber, died yesterday morning in the United States Veterans' Administration Hospital after an illness of two months.

Mr. Harris, who formerly operated a shop on East Washington street, was employed at 22 East Ohio street recently. He was born in Paris, but haft lived in Indianapolis approximately 20 years. He was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services will be at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the H.

Herrmann funeral home 1505 South East street, ith burial in Washington Park cemeiery. Survivors are 1he widow, Mrs. Adele Harris: two stepsons, Rav- 1 i niond William Shellhouse of De- troit, and Conrad S. Shell house of Indianapolis, and a sister, Mrs. Edith Clevely of Chicago.

Jewish ervices TEMPLE BETH-EL ZEDECK 34TH AND Rl'CKLK. ISRAEL CHODOS. Rabtil. Frldav Eve. Srrvlrw, at 8:30 PR.

HOWARD J. BAl'MGARTEL. Secretary Indpla. Church Federation Gueat Sprakfr. "My Impreaalon of the Washington Conference on Palestine." Cantor Qtsse and the Choir.

Directed by tanot S. Roskln. Wilt Chant the Service Sat. Morning Services st S. Children's Service at 10:15.

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