The Ludington Daily News from Ludington, Michigan • Page 1

TV A THE LUDINGTON DAILY VOLUME XLIV, NO. 183. THE DAILY MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1934. PRICE THREE CENTS BRITAIN DEFAULTS War Debt Becomes a Badly Frozen Asset WASHINGTON, June twelve billion. dollar war debt that Europe owes the United States became a badly frozen asset today.

Now that Great the first time in trie proud history of that decided to default other countries are believed likely to follow suit. Only little Finland has announced it will pay its full installment of $166,538 June 15. Except for talk of a possibility that one other debtor might pay something, the prospects for much cash on $474,000,000 due or overdue in mid-June was considered extremely remote. Means Collapse The British refusal to pay, announced in a note delivered to the state department Monday night, heralded a virtually complete collapse in a situation that has filled the international scene with bitter recriminations for years. Great Britain said she would defer all payments on her four billion dollar debt until intergovernmental talks revise the debt funding agreements on a payable basis.

Britain, on the last two due dates, has made token payments. Her note said a partial payment would have been made on the $262,000,000 due June 15 except for the new Johnson act, which brands as a defaulter any nation which fails to pay in full. Under the circumstances, note said in effect, it is to the turn to Page 8, Column Begins Trip ARTHUR J. LACY Arthur J. Lacy, candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, and Mrs.

Lacy left Detroit today for Graf ton, W. to be the guests of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt on an inspection tour of West Virginia homestead projects. Mrs.

Frank Andzack passed away Monday evening from the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Torbeson of 420 North Ferry street, after a lingering illness of many months. About six weeks ago Mrs.

Andzack was removed to her daughter's home where she had since been cared for. Seventy-two years ago Mrs. Andzack was born in Poland. She had been married nearly a half century to Frank Andzack, who survives. Their home was at 115 East Melendy street.

Ten children were born to Mr, and Mrs. Andzack, one of whom died in infancy. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Tortaeson, Miss Pauline Andzack of St. Louis, and Miss Martha of Detroit, and six sons, George.

John and Leo Andzack of Ludington, Michael and Peter of Grand Rapids and Stanley of Milwaukee, Wis, The body, which was taken to Morrison Funeral home, will be returned to the Torbeson home this afternoon. Funeral announcements will be made later. Hold Special Meet on Light Payments Regarding manner of payment for city street lighting, the city commission at its meeting Monday night decided to meet as a whole with Fred Swanson, manager of Michigan Public Service local branch in a special session Friday night at City hall. The agreement was reached after Commissioner W. H.

Pleiss asked for specific instructions to the light and water committee, stating that since the city attorney was authorized to write to the service company when local banks were closed instructing them to turn off city street lights, no payment has been made and no provision made for future payment. The special meeting is being held to work out an agreement regarding payment. D. A. V.

Important Meeting 1 of COL. J. S. STEARNS CHAPTER NO. 30, D.

V. will be held WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 8 P. M. at the D. A.

V. Pullman Coach Election of Officers Everybody Out. Emil W. Miller Chapter Adjutant Supreme Court Orders New Trial in $1,500 Damage Suit June (JP) judgment of $1,500 for Earl Ray against Frank Knowles, conservation officer, was set aside and a new trial was ordered 1 toy the Supreme court today. charged he was beaten and iri'jured toy the conservation officer'when he was'apprehend- ed fish illegally in a rivetr near Ludington.

The supreme court held there were errors in the lower court procedure. The case of Earl-Ray vs. Frank Knowles and his son Walter Knowles, a charge oif assault and use of undue force in making an arrest, was tried on a change of venue before Judge Hal L. Cutler at Manistee a little over a year ago. A jury at that time brought in verdict against the on.e defendant, Frank Knowles, assessing him $1,500 damages.

The case was appealed by Knowles and heard before the state Supreme court during its April In the original trial Ray was represented Attorney F. E. Wetmore of Hart, with K. B. Matthews of this city serving as attorney for the defendants.

It is not known, whether the case will be retried in Manistee or Mason counties. Orders Arrest of Macomb Officer MT. CLEMENS, June A warrant formally charging him with the murder of Dr. D. W.

Johnston, Wayne county medical examiner, was to be issued by the prosecutor's office here today against Burger, Macomb county deputy sheriff. Burger was exonerated after he had told a coroner's jury 10 days ago that he fired at the Johnston car accidentally, thinking that because it was parked, in a lane on his farm that it was being stripped by automobile thieves. The attorney general made his recommendation after conferring Monday with his assistant Dorn, who" investigated the shooting, and Prosecutor Roy McKinstry of Macomb, county. Schnitzler Heads Michigan Knights GRAND RAPIDS, June J. Schnitzler, Mt.

Pleasant attorney, was named state deputy of the Michigan Knights of Columbus Monday at the close of a two-day state convention here. Assisting the new deputy will be the following state officers chosen by the delegates: William E. Sturn, Monroe, secretary; Peter J. treasurer; Dennis McGinn, Escanaba, deputy advocate; Jerry Lawler, Hancock, deputy -warden. DON'T RUIN LAWNS BY CUTTING CORNERS Rain Relieves Drought In West; Critical Here Unless rain is forthcoming soon to relieve the long dry spell it may be necessary for farmers in the vicinity of Free- soil to kill their cattle, according to reports today.

Faced with a problem which has never confronted them previously, the farmers declare that unless governmental aid is received, the situation will become critical soon. (By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) Continued warm' weather, with the possibility of scattered showers, was the forecast for Michigan today after Monday's freak visit of rain, lightning and a mild tornado in some portions of the state while the hot, dry wave continued to hold forth over most sections. The drought in Montcalm county ended Monday in a cloudburst which drenched the potato country as a mild tornado visited the farm of John Sorsen, leveling his barn and garage, striking down telephone lines and blowing windows out of his residence. Marquette reported heavy rains which brought relief to agriculturists in the north sections and also lessened the threat of further forest fires in the region of Republic, where a blaze which has been burning several days was finally brought under control. WASHINGTON, June tidings of rain in the drought belt cheered congressmen today as they joined a White House conference extraordinary to push a vast relief program.

Whether the rain that fell in Commission 'Orders Materials to Improve City Streets To improve i iv 11 's streets, the city commission' at its meeting Monday night approved purchase of 5,500 gallons af oil to apply to cinder streets and gravel as needed. It was also suggested that asphalt be purchased to be used in patching paved streets, but actual purchase was deferred until samples can be tested. Commissioner H. L. Runquist advanced the subject, stating the city's street's are in poor (Please turn to Page 8, Column 2) Seek to Extradite 2 Men for Arson CLEVELAND.

June The state of Ohio, planned- another attempt today to obtain the custody of Bernard O. Hallis, and Louis Riccardi, both of Detroit, to bring them to trial in connection with a plot to burn a factory building here in 1931. The county grand jury indicted both men on a charge of arson Monday and arrangements were made to seek their extradition. Several months aeo Ohio's attempt to extradite Hallis and Riccardi was blocked by Michigan authorities. WEATHER Central Standard Time Sun rose at 4:04 a.

m. and sets at 7:25 p. m. Station barometer 7 a. m.

29.13 inches. Sea level barometer 7 m. 29.81 inches. Wind direction and velocity 7 a. m.

Southeast 4 miles. Temperature 7 a. m. 74 degrees. Highest ternperatur.e in last 24 hours 82 degrees.

Lowest temperature last 61 degrees. Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 a. m. inches. Weather Forecasts Ludington and vicinity: Scattered showers tonight or Wednesday; somewhat cooler late tonight and Wednesday; moderate to fresh southerly winds becoming northerly Wednesday.

Lower Michigan: Scattered showers tonight or Wednesday; somewhat cooler Wednesday and in northwest, and extreme north portions late Lake Michigan: Moderate to fresh southerly winds becoming northerly Wednesday; cloudy tojaight and Wednesday probably with scattered showers and thundersqualls. the parched midwest Monday night would affect plans to spend about $500,000,000 Tor relief remained to be seen. Officials have said that large sums would have to be spent to repair enormous damage already (Please turn to Page 8, Column 1) Testing Continues Today at Lakeview, Longfellow, P. M. Schools Rites Today Three hundred and thirty "persons took the tuberculin test at Scottville and Ouster Monday and 211 in Ludington, making a total of 541.

Testing continued today at Pere Marquette, Lakeview and Longfellow schools. By R. P. PALMER Michigan Tuberculosis Assn. There is more to finding oases of tuberculosis than cases of tuberculosis.

Dr. F. C. Forsbeck, 'epidemiologist of the state department of health in charge of the tuberculosis survey now toeing made in Mason county toy his department and the Michigan Tuberculosis association, took the lid off today and disclosed the inside workings and purpose of the program. Tests Only Part "Two days of.

administering tuberculin and three or four of X-ray photography represent only a fraction of the time spent, and to make a proper study of the. tuberculosis situation here we must know quite 'a lot more than just what our tuberculin and X-rays can tell us," he declared. "What are some of the things this survey is looking for?" he was asked. "Principally, for cases of tu- toerculosis of course. But that's not enough.

We want to know just wh'ere these cases are, even down to the block and street number; we want to know how many more are in that block; we want to know the approximate income of the. family (Please turn to rage 3, Column 3) Librarians Open Meet Here Today Representatives of 28 libraries in this district met at Ludington Public library today for a round table meeting of the Mlichigan Library association, western division. Miss Blanche Robertson Hackley library in Muskegon spoke on "Leisure Time Problems and the Library" and delegates discussed informally library projects under government aid. H. H.

Hawley, superintendent of Ludington schools and secretary-treasurer of the local library board, was scheduled to address the meeting this afternoon, speaking on "The Library and the Community." Another interesting talk, "An Armful of Books," was elven by Miss Katharyn G. Sleneau of McGregor library in Highland Park, Mich. Hydrant Pressure Very Good, Report Ludington's water pressure at fire hydrants was tested Monday toy Leo Miller of the Michigan Inspection toureau, a fact finding group representing all stock insurance companies. It was found that 62 pounds pressure to the square inch existed, dropping to 52 pounds as released. Water issued from the hydrant at the rate of 1,400 gallons a minute.

Mr. Miller reported pressure and volume as toeing "very good," adding that use of the new water tower has greatly improved both. To Complete Plans for 4-H Clubs SCOTTVILLE, June of summer 4-H clubs in Mason county will be completed at a meeting at Community hall at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. This meeting was previously announced for today. Miss Lois Corbett and E.

K. Saekrider, state 4-H leaders, will toe in charge of this meeting. They will conduct a meeting at Baldwin tonight- Merchandise selected at Colvin's Anniversary Sale, which closes Saturday, will be held 30 ASSOCIATED PRESS JAMES ROLPH, JFC. Private funeral services for the late Gov. Rolph will be held at the family home this afternoon.

Commission Defers Action on Revocation of Beer License Action on three petitions decrying approval of toeer licenses for places in. residential districts and requesting action to rescind the license now held by Carolina inn at the corner of Ro.we and Loomis streets, was deferred at the city commission meeting Monday pending further investigation. Following presentation of the petitions, which were signed by church, members and residents of the region, Rev. W. Maylan Jones, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, addressed the commission on behalf of the petitioners.

Gives Reasons He urged action on the petitions, outlining arguments against the Carolina inn. They were first, that it is located in a residential district, in close proximity to a church, and, secondly, that it is a public nuisance. He cited court rulings in other cities and a newly- adopted Lansing ordinance. Regarding the public nuisance charge, he stated he has been awakened at 2 a. m.

by obscene language from outside the inn. Attorney Eugene Christman (Please turn to Page 8, Column 3) Delbarker Chosen Beach Life Guard Andrew Delbarker was reappointed life guard at Ludington's beach by vote of the city commission at its regular meeting Monday night. He starts today. Delbarker was guard in 1930, 1931 and 1933. Four ballots were cast by the commissioners before the decision was reached, the first resulting in no majority and the second and third being tied.

After a recess for the fourth ballot was six for Delbarker and two for his nearest opponent. There were three other applicants. Delbarker is to remain on duty until school starts next fall, or later if the council deems it necessary. Musselwhite Hits Wagner Labor Bill WASHINGTON, June (JP) in the Nintu Michigan district were notified today by Representative Musselwhite that he is "unalterably opposed" to the Wagner Labor Dispute bill and that he will vote against it. Musselwhite said he has had many inquiries from Michigan urging him to aid in defeating the measure.

FINISH BRIDGE WORK, RiEMOVES EQUIPMENT Work on Lincoln toridge proper having been completed with the exception of a small amount of painting, Love Construction contractors, Monday loaded their equipment aboard barges preparatory to leaving Ludington. The tug Lou-Ella brought two barges into the harbor Thursday from Muskegon, docking them near the Charles Peterson fish market. Wednesday Is Start of Trek Unless Legislation Is Assured PITTSBURGH, June Plans for a march on Washington by steel workers "who have discriminated against for their union activities" were announced today toy Earle J. Forbeck, head of the self-styled "rank and file" group of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. Wednesday was set for the beginning of the: march, "unless President Roosevelt assures steel leadisrs now in Washington "that the Wagner bill or similar legislation prohibiting so-called "company unions" Is enacted.

In Washington Fonbeck, recognized as a leader of an insurgent faction, said: "If there is a strike, the real strike will take place in Washington, not around here or in (other steel centers in the United States. "We will go to Washington by any means we autos, freight trains. And we'll keep going until the workmen have won the right to bargain collectively." Federals in Pittsburgh Meanwhile, it was learned that government investigators were in the Pittsburgh region presumably to obtain first hand information to bring about peace in the steel industry. The Amalgamated has threatened to call out its 100,000 workers "in the middle of June" in protest against the refusal of the steel companies to extend (Please turn to J-ajje 8, Column 2 Shamanist Abbot Is Buried Alive When Life Work's Ended SIMLA, India, June Religious pilgrims reported today that the aged Shamanist abbot of a temple near Bare- illy has been buried alive at his own request. The abbot, who was reputed to be 157 years old, believed his life's work was over and to live on would be an affront to the dietles.

Pilgrims reported he lay down in a grave and that faithful followers, after performing ancient ceremonies, covered him with earth. In deciding to destroy himself the abbot followed an age-old practice of his religion, which teaches that life is futile after usefulness has ceased. He had been in the temple more than 50 years. DON'T RUIN LAWNS BY CUTTING CORNERS 10 ITS COMMITTEES Grotemat Recommends Salary of Health Officer Remain Same Between 200 and 250 Expected to Attend 'District Meeting Wednesday Ludington will welcome its third convention in five days Wednesday when between 200 and 250 Royal Neighbors of America will gather here for the annual meeting of Northwestern District association. Saturday the city was host to Western Michigan Seascouts for their third annual cruise and today a round table of Michigan Library association, western division, is being held at Ludington public library.

Program Opens at 2 P. M. Washington camp No. 542 of Ludington will open Wednesday's convention at 2 p. m.

at Eagles' hall. After welcoming the visiting delegates, a ballot march will be given by Cadillac (Please turn to Page 8, Column 2) Orders Purchase of New Police Car Ludingiton is to have a new police car, it was decided at a meeting of the city commission Monday night. The matter was brought before the board two weeks ago and inferred to the fire and police committee for recommendation. Commissioner William Hunter, chairman, reported a new car is necessary, the present one being no longer suitable for police work. The matter was referred to the purchasing committee to accept bids, with power to act.

The committee was urged by the mayor and commission to consider not only the lowest price, but quality and for police work as well. Following agreement to purchase the car, Commissioner Elmer Albrahanison suggested that police officers be granted 10-day vacations this year, with pay. He stated the officers have been working seven days a week with no vacations for at least two years. The commission approved his motion. Traffic Managers Are Guests Here Representatives of the Wisconsin Canners 1 association, 75 in number, arrived in Ludington aboard a Pere Marquette car- ferry Monday afternoon OP an excursion, trip from Manitowoc.

The excursion is an annual event. The men, traffic managers of Wisconsin canning companies, stayed overnight at Hotel Stearns and left for Wisconsin at 10 a. m. today. Reporting as chairman of the welfare committee, Commis- sioner Charles Grotemat recom- mended at the city commission I meeting Monday night that the city physician's pay remain the same as in 1933, and that his duties be as outlined in the city charter, namely, the care of in! digents.

Commissioner A. D. 1 Stimson asked for a definition i of indigents and Commissioner Grotemat replied that, anyone i in actual need of aid should I be considered such. i Enlarging on that point, he spoke against what he termed the unfair prices being charged by physicians for hospital relief cases. "To my mind," he said, "they are taking advantage of present conditions." "Then there are people," he continued, who are also taking unjust advantage.

We welfare committeemen as well as all others engaged in welfare work are faced with the very difficult task of determining whether a person is entitled to aid. Several cases have been brought to our attention, in which the applicants are working steadily, or have property. Such cases must expect to be turned down and our officials should not be abused for doing their duty." Gets Permission to Move Radio Studio WASHINGTON, D. June 5. L.

Ashlbaoker, cwner of radio station WKBZ, Ludington, Mich, has granted permission by the radio commission, to move his studio and broadcasting equipment from Ludington to Muskegon, operating 100 watts on 1500 kilocycles. Still awaiting official confirmation of the radio commission's action, Mr. Ashtoacker said today his plans are not definite as yet. "WKBZ may move to Muskeigom. and it may not, de- per.ding on further decisions still to be made," he said.

Confirmation of the permit to move the station is expected June 9, he said. Commission Grants 3 Licenses Monday The city commission at its meeting Monday night approved building permits to George and Anna Norton and to Arthur Hartuns Jr. to construct wood buildings 26, feet long and 16 feet wide for' garages. The permits had already been approved by the building committee, the board passing on its action. The commission also approved applications for a license to J.

B. Smith to operate a poolroom at 111 West Ludington avenue and for a dealer's license to Brody Brothers. Choices of Anderson Changed; Validity of Move Questioned Committee appointments made by Mayor Enoch Anderson at the city commission's first meeting of the fiscal year, May 7, were reconsidered by the council at Its meeting Monday night. The subject was brought up two weeks ago but tabled because one member was absent. Commissioner W.

H. Pleiss opened the discussion. "In justice to the mayor and commissioners, I want to say that committee appointments are satisfactory with a few exceptions. acting as spokesman for several members, feel that a re-assignment of a few committeemen would be to the advantage of the city, the mayor and the commissioners, I should like to have an expression from the chair." Best Judgment "I am of the opinion," Mayor Anderson said in reply, "that we are all working for the best interests of the city. I picked the committees to my best judgment and though there may be a few mistakes I don't think they will be any detriment to the city.

A perfect committee doesn't there is a weakness in one, other members will make it up. I should appreciate the committees remaining as they are." Commissioner A. D. Stimson stated he was satisfied with the committees to which he was appointed, tout felt that some (Please turn to Page 8, Column 4) CITY FPIBTES ATTENTION EAGLES! Important Meeting THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Installation of Officers. Feed Everybody Out! Peter Copeyon, Sec'y Series of 10 Presentations Will Be Given by Band Ludington will be entertained by 10 band concerts in the city park this summer, following approval of a motion to that effect at Monday night's city commission nieeting.

The music will be furnished by Ludington Community band under direction of L. F. Peterson. Mayor Enoch Anderson broached the matter, stating the commission had been asked to appropriate $100 for the 10 concerts. Merchants are also contributing, he stated.

The council approved the appropriation by unanimous vote. The concerts will probably begin June 27. Another matter of appropriation was brought before the council when the mayor read a communication from S. Leroy Hannan, proprietor of Rainbow Gardens pavilion, offering to furnish showers, checking and other bathhouse facilities to children under 15 years of age for $200 for the season. The matter was referred to the park committee for its recommendation at the next meeting.

Park Inspection Date Is Changed The date for the public inspection tour of Ludington State park has toeen chajiged from June 16 to Sunday, July 15, H. A. Lamley, superintendent, announced today. The change was requested in view of the fact that the Lincoln; bridge will be open by that date, allowing Ludington and other Mason county residents a more convenient route to the park. The park will not be officially, lopened until development is complete and certain buildings erected.

It will, however, toe opened for the tour to permit an inspection of the park and CCC camp. CCC boys will act as guides. ANNOUNCEMENT! CUSTER TAVERN is now open for business. We invite all friends and the public for the opening: SATURDAY and SUNDAY June 9 and 10. On ti.e highway at Ouster.

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