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TWO THE KOKOMO TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29,1937 ATTEMPTS OWN LIFE EoirviCTED BANK BOBBER CUTS THROAT, WIKISXS IN MICHIGAN JAIL. Sagraaw, Oct 29-- Chcbatorls, 39-year-old convicted robber, was found In his Jan cell here this morning with throat and slashed as he awaited a mandatory death sentence- tor his part In the attempted robbery of the Chemical State Sav- IngB bank at Midland, a month ago. Physicians said he recover. convicted on the' first application of the National bank robbery act. The Jury found' of slaying Henry J.

Porter, or Bay City, a bystander, after the attempted robbery of the- bank at Midland. Dr. Frank L. Hardy, dentist-vigilante, killed Chebatorls' companion. Jack Grac'ey, ot Detroit, -with a rifle.

Porter was ubot down. The STRANGE CASE of BROTHER WARNER and DEACON JONES IN SIX. EPISODES NO. 5 AND soJBeueve IT OR AMOS WARNER WAS ARRESTED AND INDICTED RR DISTURBING AKEIK5- IOUS CONGREGATION SEEMS ID ME.SOU FORGET THIS ISA FEE A MAN CAN WORSHIP WHEN. WHERE, AND HOUT.HE CHOOftgf 5ERVE5 HIM RIGHT WARNER AIN OUHTTA SING! SELLER LIKE A LOST -THeyOUfiHTTA SEND HIM TO PRISON STOP ARGUING, LET THE COURT DECIDE TOMORROW'S THE TRIAL? 1IJ7.

by CJrl Cnlchcr. WarM Rwrrol.l Robbed. New York, Elizabeth Eaton Guggenheim, 32, recently divorced wife of Col. Meyer Kobert Guggenheim, an heir to the Guggenheim mining fortune, and her farm hand-escort were attacked and robbed by two men early today aa they left an eating place 3n Queens. Mrs.

Guggenheim and John FIT, 23-year-old employe on Guggenheim's FIrenze farm at Babylon, Long Island, walked into diner at Mineola and reported they attacked by two heavy-set men as they left Felcccl's commercial club on Springfield Boulevard adn robbed them of $461. Their clothes were torn and both were bleeding from wounds. They nald they had started to enter their automobile, parked'two blocks from the resaturant, when the men ap- peared. TBT A TBIBCNE WANT AD mARVLS Thi CIGARITTI STABLE MARKET (Continued from Page One) ment of the effective date of issues totaling more than $200,000,000. Ten of these issues have since been.

withdrawn, but the backlog remaining on the commission's included securities of 44 companies totaling In addition to 15 others recorded only by numbers of shares. Commission 1 officials said this was-only part of the picture. Many of the bigger companies, they aaid, probably were not even filing their registrations until conditions improved, while in other cases brokers were holding up the sale of Issues already approved. Administration officials expressed hope that the new margin requirements would create a turning point in the financial markets, so private financing could get to work BIRTHS Price. Born, Oct.

27, at 8 a. m. to Mr. and Mrs. 800 East North street, a son, 'John Raymond.

Mrs. Price was formerly Margaret Hershoy. Public Welfare Work Subject of Talk at Democratic Meeting The members and guests of the Howard County Women's Democratic, club had as their speaker Mrs. J. C.

Stone, director of the department of Public Welfare of Howard county, when they met for thulr monthly potluck supper at the Department club Thursday evening. In an Interesting and detailed man- (Contlnued from Page One) the increases in western railroads' passenger fares would become effective three or four months hence. Because the new rates did not exceed limitations fixed by the interstate commerce commission, the approval of the I- C. not be necessary, Taylor said. The western lines voted to Increase one-way intermediate class fares, now approximately two cents EXPLAIN PUN AND PURPOSE OF COMING PROGRAM OF VISITATION EVANGELISM The Kernahan Visitation Evangelism progcam that will be conducted In this city from-October 31 to November 11 has as Its main purpose Information as well as to provide the workers with prospects for Visitation Evangelism.

Those in charge say: "Please, YORK CITY (Continued from Page One) "useless jobs" to the to restore budget. United States Senators Robert the reaching of the popple of you are called upon do not city of Kokomo and the surrounding territory who have no church home. The program an Interdenominational one which will begin with, a survey on Monday moi-n- a mile, to cents, roundtrip, 30- lng Rnd b(J fo owe the week of of government spending. The board's monthly summary of business conditions yesterday showed other economic barometers had been dropping with the stock market Industrial production, as registered by the board's seasonally id- justed Ipdex, dropped from 117 points itf August to 111 In September, as compared with 109 In September a year ago. Under that Index, Industrial production of 192S-25 Is 100.

The board's summary showed construction, factory employment and freight loadings declined under -August, but department store sales were up. filling the gap left by curtailment ner, Mrs. Stone told of the various activities of her department and outlined the work of the aid to children, help for the blind, and old age assistance. She showed! charts clearly depleting the separate divisions of the work and showing the number of families being helped In each group. A number of questions were asked of the speaker at the conclusion of the talk and all present expressed their thanks to Mrs.

Stone for her fine talk. During the business meeting Mort Mamli smokurs tnsJdnf more But --no man to afford this cif "Indianapolis" SHUCKING GLOVES 1 S1.22 Choice of All Regular Sl.98 FOOTWEAR S1.85 Boys' DRESS OXFORDS S1.39 Men's Leather Sole DRESS OXFORDS Trouser crewe, wlnj tip $L9S Ladles' HOUSE SLIPPERS 29c The Rapp Co. South Side (Continued from Page One) the bonus last year and Is not during the current fiscal period. Another 11,000,000,000 wag deducted because the federal relief appropriation was reduced by that much. He Indicated, however, he had hopes for great increases In the income of the people.

Ho said the national'income was this year and probably would go to $70,000,000,000 next'year, and to 000,000,000 or $100,000,000,000 in the. future. The President said taxes were one of fifty subjects he expected to with Morgenthau and Magill, The budget will be continued Monday, when W. Bell, the budget director, arrives from Washington. EUlPElCES (Continued from Page One) the British admiralty during the World War, said the return of German colonies--lost at the close of that conflict--was "a matter which concerns the British and German governments and no other governments In the 1 In London there was an Increasing belief that the question of colonies would have to be faced squarely if a- new war we're to be averted.

A significant editorial the powerful Times of London yesterday adopted a conciliatory attitude toward Germany on this question. 39 Plati Bittirlis, 16.68 Exo. 45 Plati BattiriM, $5,49 Exe, CLEMENS OIL 00, which was in charge of the club president, Mrs. Qrover Bishop, announcement was made of the progress being made In Indiana in sale of subscriptions to the Democratic Digest, A national magazine. The goal Is one subscription in each precinct.

Rockwood stated that she had appointed Mrs. Merle Young to have charge of the donkey banks In Howard county. The president appointed Mrs. Gilbert Eades and Mrs. Paul Ford to take charge of the banks for the Howard County Woman's club, and stated that this club would cooperate with the Young Women's club in the distribution of banks and collection of funds.

Several members reported on the meeting of the Indiana Democratic Women's club's fall luncheon held at Logansport last week. It was stated that fourteen women attended from Howard county. Following Mrs. Stone's talk, games of bridge and euchre were enjoyed, prizes In bridge going to day coach fares from 1.8 cents to 1.9 cfcnts, round-trip station-to- station, first class, six month limit fares from 2 cents a mile.to 2.75; and all-year excursion first'class fares from 2K cents a mile to 2.75. The one-day, first class basic faro of 3 cents mile, and the one-day, gtation-to-statlon coach fare of 2 cents a mile were left unchanged.

COWPiTY (Continued from Page One) of Columbia City held a 13 to ll MI advantage counting the votes of achoo and. If so, which one. Taylor and. Ivan C. Morgan of A comp)etc surve of this type Austin, who was ousted state chairman In August.

This left Morgan in a commanding position' to switch to the Emlson faction in return for the- post November 7 with a visitation to 'the homes of the prospects by members of the churches to seek affiliation with the church. Beginning at 9 o'clock on Monday morning survey people will cn.ll at every door for Just a few moments to ask the following questions: the name of the family, the husband and wife's first name and the names of the children and their ages; then if they arc members of a church and If so the name of the church. Those who have no church home will be'asked their preference of a church. They will ask If the children attend Sunday Vonderahe, and in euchre to Mrs. Lloyd Lawrence and Mrs.

William Gollner. The table and decorations for the potluck supper were attractive in Halloween motif. The committee in charge included Miss Marie Sullivan, chairman, ar.d Mesdames C. A. O'Neill, Kenneth Shockley, Carl Fortson, William Gollner, Gilbert Eades, Burgess Budd, William Barns, Pauline James, and Orvillc Jefferson, The club voted to hold its next after-.

DOOR meeting at the Department club Instead-of the Elks club. The meeting will be November 11 at 2:30 o'clock. Funeral of. Mrs. Barnett The funeral of Mrs, Luvlne Grace Barnett, wife of Claude Barnett, who died Thursday evening, will be held at 2 p.

m. Saturday at the Hock Prairie church west of Windfall, Burial will be in Crown Point cemetery. The body will taken tp the home Friday afternoon and frltndi may call thire, 1203 South Calumet street, after 4 m. on the national committee to which he is reported aspire. Demands P.arty Unity Endeavorning to reflect the sentiment of the party's workers, the Indianapolis News, largest staunchly Republican publication In the state, printed a front-page editorial declaring that the state committee must end its battles and "rededl- cate itself, to the public service." "The welfare of the party has been subordinated to personal bick- erings and jockeying; for the privilege of using the leadership in selfish the News said.

"If the people of Indiana-- and the country--are to have the benefit of the opposition that. Is necessary to protect minorities, the state committee must bury he hatchet. "It has failed to vote the party strength or to' voice the opposition. This failure is of long standing and cannot continue If the to be true to its mission and faithful to the demands of the rank and file." Irwin In Favored Gates and his allies today were reported planning to retain Taylor as chairman and elect will Irwin, Columbus banker, as national com- mltteeman--If they can hold their votes -in line. The Emison faction was-reported to be backing Archie Bobbitt, former state auditor, for the state chairmanship and support probably Lambert Johnson of Evansyille for national commltteeman.

The disturbing factor in the picture today again was Ivan C. Morgan, former state chairman who was ousted by the committee last has not been made for some years and It will be of value for general Floods in Aragon Halt Fighting of Two Spanish Armies Zaragoza, Spain, Oct. 28--(ff)-Insurgent and government armies on broad Aragon front quit fighting each other today to combat common enemy--a flood that sheeted wide areas In the jValleys of the Ebro river and its tributaries. The Gallego river, rushing down from the French 'frontier to join the Ebro at this insurgent base and old Aragon capital, was at its highest level' in 20 years--21 feet above normal. The Ebro was 22 feet above normal.

Heavy rains wore responsible. The Ebro flooded roads and railways In government territory near Huesca to the north, causing great It filled trenches and drove the Valencia troops to higher ground. Zsxagoza wan threatened. feel that you aro being embaraased and bothered. If you are a Christian and a member of a church you should be proud of It and glad to give the information.

If you do not F. Wagner and Royal S. Copeland spoke at the Mahoney rally, Wagner declaring the future of the Democratic party "is In your safekeeping. "You must not let the strategy of the Republican leadership you into two camps In order Kivc i.ne iniorrnHuuu. J-A jtvw know Christ and arc without a to defeat yon? objective of soc.al church home it should be a joy to be afforded the opportunity to become acquainted with Him through one of His workers.

"Your preference of a church will make it easy for the directors to class your card readily so that it can be given to that church that you might bo called upon," The Rev. End Piitengei 1 is the chairman of the districting and also the survey committee. He has already marked the city into districts and will direct the survey workers to the particular territory that they ar.e to cover. Dr. A.

Earl Kernahan will meet with the survey workers on Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church 4:30 o'clock. It is very important that all workers be present at thai meeting to be given full instruction as to their work. justice," he said. Cope-land charged high taxes and lack of police protection under LaGuardia was driving business out of New York--a charge that labor leaders at the LaGuardia rally denied. THREE ULSTER (Continued from Page a blockade by Chinese watermen but a stern order by the Welch Fusiliers to go back.

What threatened to be a serious international incident ended--for the moment at least--when the Japanese obeyed a British officer's warning to go back down the creek. VLAY AT SHAU.PSVU.LE Sharpsvillc, Oct. musicul play in two acts, will-be Riven at the high school gymnasium here tonight, by the giec clubs of the high school. Those in the oast are: Paul Jar- i-ett, Wayne Garbcrt. Eugene Zauss, Knymonci Thompson, Kathryn Htfi-ron, Dirk, Virginia Sala- bery, Joan Lorts, Brainard Pool, Glenn Sowden, Joe Heaton, Kobert Graham, Phyllis Henderson, Mary Ixiuisc Roler, Bei-niece Foster and Margaret Hawkins.

Buy a Bliu Stal Usad Car! The Carolyn Shop 204 N. Main St. Head-Line News In Winter Hats $1 .98 Tailored or luxuriously trimmed brims, toques, pillboxes, bretons, off-facers all styles so as to take to big collars. Created by LE W1LSHIRE. RAE and (Continued from Page One) from ita outer rim to apex.

aid of the X-ray it enables geon to see the exact direction in which a steel "nail" needs to be placed to bind together, through their centers, two sections of a broken hip bone, operation is done near the top of the femur, 'where- the bone, HOPKINS 319 North Hotn St. Invites You to August in a vain attempt at party slightly dumb-bell shaped, bends to harmony. Morgan previously has Into the hip socket. Nails, and Save SUITE VALUES As Shown--Two Piece Tapestry Suite, Large Size, Modern Design Guaranteed Frame and Inner Spring Construction Upholstered In Combination Tapestry. Save Actual Value $76.95 Green Rust Brown Blue SATURDAY ONLY Occasional Table and Lamp Free! 59 3 Piece Bee' Room Suite (BenchFree) Guaranteed Spring Filled Mattress 8 Piece New Dining Room Suite LOOK BEFORE YOU BUY QUALITY SERVICE PRICE KOKOMO WRECKAGE CO.

South Side Square Terms If Desired voted 'with the majority group and should he- shift to the Emison faction to promote his reported candidacy for national committeeman, the state committee would be equally- divided providing all other votes remained unchanged. Ansel Slabaugh Dies After Long Illness Ansel S. Slabaugh, 41, di.d at 6 o'clock Friday morning at his home, lit South Cooper streat. had been 111 for more than a year with a complication of ailments. Mr.

Slabaugh was born In the Plevna community and had spent his entire life In Howard county. He was married' December 22, 1917 to Miss Lcla Powell of Kokorao. Besides the widow, he is survived by his Slaybaugh of Bremen, two sisters, Mrs. Salona McKay of Kokomo and Mrs. Mary Myers of Wabash, and two brothers, Eli of Kokomo and Harold of Detroit.

The body was taken to the Wright funeral home to be prepared for burial and will be returned to the home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after which time friends may call. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. also steel pins, have'been used for several years to pin the two parts of the broken "dumbell" together- This holds them until they knit The necessary operation heretofore has reoulred from 30 minutes to an hour and a half, which In cases Involving patients 60 years and over risked serious surgical shnck. The broken hip accident Is most common among elderly persons, Tht new operation avoids cutting of muscles and confines thu to a small Incision, which passes betwsen fibers. The nails or plnj are stainless steel.

WHITES FBOM HOSPITAL. Bev, Oliver. F. Wright Is To Under(o Operation. The F.

Wright of this olty who has been In the Robert Long hospital, Indianapolis, since September 27, has written the Tribune that he has been undergoing a long period of treatment preparatory to an operation, which was expected to be performed on Friday of this week. October 22 had been set for the surgery but his. surgeon was called on an emergency case and the operation WES postponed a -week. He writes that he is lonesome for Kokomo, home and friends, and appreciates all the letters and cards received, but is unable to answer each one He asks the prayers of friends. He to be home in about two weeks.

SOW SPLIT (Continued from Page One) thorlties agree, however, that either method would cost more thtn the present soil conservation payments. Meanwhile preparations were go-' Ing forward for financing a corn loan program. Informed persons said a tentative draft worked out yesterday by Secretary Mor- ganthau, Chairman Jesse H. Jones of 'the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and Daniel W. Bell, acting'budget director.

The cost has been estimated at various figures up to $200,000,000 for the first year. The loans probably will require compliance by with the proposed crop control system. Urgi 44-Tnbi Hot Widr Hiatir, $14.46 valui. On tali Saturday $8.95, CLEMENS OIL CO. 'Burned by Kerosene Through an error in checking names It ie stated in an article printed elsewhere in this issue of the Tribune that Mrs.

Anna Milton was burned about the hands in connection with a kerosene fire at her home. It was not Jfve. Milton, but her daughter, Mrs. Corlnne Tyler who was Injured, The kerosene can which exploded was torn to bits by the force of the bjast. Auto Production Detroit, Oct.

automotive reports today estimated the current week's output of the automobile plants at 90,155 cars and trucks, compared with 91,905 last week and 71,095 a year ago at this time. The word cat is not mentioned I in the although cats dwelt the Nile 3 OOO y.ears ago. THE LAMODE 208 N. Main St. SATUttDAY ONLY Great Sale of DRESSES SILKS-SHEERS-WOOLS AND NOVELTIES 'Formerly Sold for $5.9 to $19.95 This is a beautiful selection of Dresses-all popular styles--for every occasion.

Sizes 11 to 44--many in half sizes. Only 177 in the entire lot so we urge an early selection. sale for one day (Saturday) only. SPECIAL 10 Doz. PRINCESS SUPS Silk, Crepe or Satin.

Wonderful quality. Sizes to 44. An extraordinary value and we cannot sell over two to a customer. Come early. Si LAMODE I 88 208 North Main St..

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