The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana • Page 8

I EIGHT J. F. Etchison Dies Early This Morning At Home J. Frank Etchison, 80, prominent farmer, living four miles south of Elwood, died at 5 o'clock this morning at his home of complications. He had been ill the past several months.

Born in Madison county. Mar. 24, 1868, he was the son of Henry and Rebecca Etchison. He was married to Emma Hester, March 22, 1891. She died May 9, 1948.

He was a farmer. Survivors six children, Mrs. Nola Anderson; Ralph and Arthur Etchison, Mrs. Eulala Nevin Mrs. Veda Jarrett and Mrs.

Greta Allen all of near Elwood; nineteen grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. The body was returned to the and Fesler funeral home. home to this afternoon from Copher Funeral rites will be held at: 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at First Baptist church. R. W.

Sage, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in Elwood City cemetery! Plan Open House Wednesday At Stout Air Field INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 (INS) Indianapolis residents will get a glimpse of what might in event their city were underpin attack when National Defense week is observed with an open house at Stout Field Air Force base Wednesday. Officers and men of the 113th fighter- interceptor squadron, tioned at the base, will demonstrate how they would get into the air to defend the city against attack, and simulated strafing attacks will be held by other fighter craft. Open house by the city's naval components will be held today. The naval reserve units will "pass in review" at the program in the naval armory.

The U. S. naval ordnance plant also will have an exhibit of materials which have passed through the Bikini atomic bombing tests, rocket launching devices, the Norden bomb sight, and other equipment. Clyde Allee, Former Resident, Dies At Frisco Word was received here today of the death of Clyde Allee at San Francisco. Mr.

Allee, former Elwood resident, died following a gall stone operation. Funeral services and burial were in San Mr. Allee attended the Elwood public schools and Mrs. H. McCammon is an aunt, and Edward Ackerman is an uncle.

Survivors include the wife, two sister and mother. Gen. Bradley: Russia Seeks World Power Continued From Page One tention of engaging in a running feud with the administration. Senate Majority Leader Mc(D) said that Bradley's testimony should be a "decisive factor" in the MacArthur ouster issue. McFarland do not like to see this as a Arthur case.

It is a military issue, a matter between the joint chiefs of staff and the global strategy they mapped out and a theater commander and his strategy." Sen. Hickenlooper (R) Iowa, a member of the joint senate committee conducting the inquiry, said that "nothing in Secretary Marshall's testimony discredits MacArthur's plan for ending the war." Bradley will be the third witness in the inquiry. The first two and Marshall differed sharply on how to win the MacArthur declared that there is "no substitute for victory." To bring about V-day in Korea, he recommended use of air power a- gainst the Communist bases in Manchuria and China, a naval and economic blockade of China and the use of the Nationalist Chinese forces. Marshall claimed this formula -wound bring Russia into the war. He urged a continuation of the prescht Korean operations.

Senate Republicans generally said Marshall failed to come up with anything that satisfied them that the administration has a plan for winning the Korean war. They declared that Marshall apparently is relying on the ability of United: Nations forces in Korea to "kill off" vastly more Chinese Reds than UN soldiers. Republicans also challenged Marshall's testimony that the Chinese losses are currently 50 to one of the UN troops. They said this ratio is largely speculative that Marshall lacked proof that the Chinese losses are actually this hears. Mrs.

Seely Dies At Windfall; Funeral Thursday WINDFALL Mrs. Effie Seely, wife of Walter Seely, 59, died at 3:45 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home here following a lingering illness of several years. Born May 4, 1892, in Curtisville, she was the daughter of Andrew and Rosetta (Marshall) Jones. She was married December 2, 1910, to Walter Seely. One child is deceased.

Survivors include the husband, Walter, two brothers, Orville, of Coldwater, and Thurman, Anderson. A sister is deceased. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Edwards funeral home in Windfall. The Rev. Chester Mitchell will officiate and burial will be made in Brookside cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p. m. tonight. City News Briefs, Announcements Forfeits Bond Alfred E. Ammon, Muncie, forfeited his bond this morning when he failed to appear in city court.

He was charged with speeding. Undergoes Surgery Major Dolas Grosjean, daughter of Mr. and, Mrs. Fred' Ebert, Elwood, is recuperating from major surgery. She is stationed in Tokyo, Japan.

Breaks Hip --Mrs. John Spooner fell at her home Saturday fracturing her hip. She was first taken to Mercy hospital and later moved to Robert Long hospital, Indianapolis in the Clark ambulance. Dismissed Michael Kenneth Blackford, 2306 South street, was dismissed Monday from Mercy hospital and taken to his home. Admitted Mrs.

Emma Nean-000. over, 1934 North street, was admitted Monday evening to Mercy hospital. She was taken the hospital in Copher and Fesler ambulance. In Hospital Mrs. Walter Beam, Main street, was admitted Monday to Mercy hospital Son Is Born A son was born Monday afternoon to Mr.

and Mrs. Danny Murray, 800 South 16th street, at Mercy hospital. Daughter Born A daughter was born Tuesday morning at Mercy hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gullion 714 South A street.

Become Parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Smith, 1806 South street, became parents of twin boys born Tuesday morning at Mercy hospital. Taken Home David Lynn Jones was dismissed Tuesday from Mercy hospital and taken to his home, South street, 'in Clark's ambulance.

Removed Home Mrs. Rogers 2734 South street, was remoyed. Tuesday to her home from Mercy hospital in Robert Jackley ambulance. Elwood's firemen were called at 8:35 o'clock Monday night to the barking lot at the Pennsylvania railroad where short in wiring had caused a fire in an auto belonging to John Giselback. I THE MILLIONTH STOCKHOLDER of the American Tele- phone and Telegraph company achieve such broad ownership Brady Denton of Saginaw, Mich.

an automobile salesman, his three boys, Johnny, 3 and Brady, switchboards work from Miss Telephone company. The Denton family has gone to New York this week as guests of the company to receive their stock certificate. Commenting on this milestone in telephone history, A. F. Lochmandy, Elwood Indiana Bell manager, pointed out that it follows closely on the heels of the 75th anniversary of the telephone's invention by Alexander Graham Bell.

March 10, 1876. the Dentons are our state of Michigan, said, "there are neighboring, over 9,000 A. T. T. stockholders in Indiana, whose total investment represents about They are part of a vast army of Americans who their faith in American industry by wanting to become partners in its ownership." Calling attention to telephone growth in Elwood from les: than 1,900 at the end of the World War II to more than 4.100 at present, the manager stated that the buyer of Bell Telephone securities have made sible such rapid expansion of telephone facilities, both here and throughout the nation.

At the end of 1945 only a little over a third of the families in Elwood had telephone service; by Dec. 31, 1950 the proportion was over 70 percent. Vital Role rates have never been tp permanently finance the cost of expansion," he said. "We must depend upon more and more new money from investors like the Dentons for additional -facilities to meet the ever-growing demand for new telephones and higher grades of service. Investors' money is spent for poles, crossarms, cable, insulators and other equipment.

Some of this you can see near your own home: some of it is hidden under the ground; every bit has to be there." The American Telephone and Telegraph company was formed in 1885 to operate the long distance lines. In 1900, when A. T. T. was established as the parent company of the regional operating companies, there were only business in U.

S. to is represented by Mr. and Mrs. They seven shares. Denton, wife, Dorothy, and two of their 6, are finding out how Doris Beiser of the Michigan Bell 535.

stockholders. By 1912 their number had increased to in 1918 it reached 100,000. The pre-war peak came by 1932, the stockholders list numbering 000 at that time. After a decline to 630,000, the number of stockholders began to climb again in 1941 to the present million mark. The owners of the Bell System live in 19,000 cities, towns and rural areas throughout the country and hold an average of 29 shares of stock.

They come from all walks of life. Approximately 200,000 Bell telephone employees own A. T. T. stock, purchased through payroll allotments.

Half Million In Taxes Collected Tipton County TIPTON Nearly one-half million dollars $488,969 was reported as a record tax collection today by William R. Huff, county treasurer. Books were closed, May 7 after the spring installment. Spring installment tax due a- mounted to $430,000. However many persons paid both the spring and fall installments and $19,000 of this amount was delinquent tax.

Taxing units showed the following collections: Madison township, Cicero township, $87,393: Jefferson township, Prairie township, $43,615: Lib. erty township, $39,764: Wildcat township. Tipton (city), $141,516: Windfall, Kempton, Sharpsville $11,548. The value of county and city property was, raised in most cases during the reassessment conducted here last year. ASKS DEFERMENT INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 (INS) Judge Lloyd D.

of Marion circuit court today received a petition asking for deferment on a ruling. until June 1 in the action of the Indiana Bell Telephone company to force an emergency grant in its $8,200,000 rate case. Decorative and other subject to change without notice Come in and try it out! NEW STUDEBAKER COMMANDER V-8 America's grand new driving thrill! Best Eight in actual gas An exhilarating 120 horsepower! mileage! New type valve-in-head V-8 engine! In the 1951 Mobilgae Economy Run, a Studebaker Com Tops in thrift! No premium fuel! mander V-8 led all other eights in actual miles per gallon! A remarkably moderate price! Overdrive optional See and drive this Commander F8 now! TOLLE MOTOR COMPANY 1324 W. Main St. Phone 604 News Of Men In Service SGT, LOREN 'VANNESS Jr.

stationed with the U. S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejuene, N. C. I telephoned his mother, Mrs.

Clara VanNess, wishing her a happy Mother's day, Sgt. VanNess informed her that he would be home in June on leave. Mrs. VanNess received a Mother's from her son. It was a plaque bearing his serial number, the number of years he had spent in service and the camps and various places where he has been stationed PVT.

MAX SUMMERS is stationed at Fort Custer, Mich. His address is Summers, U. 8. 55137156; Company 5460th ASU-RC, Custer, Mich. ENGINEER TRAINING Pvts.

Ralph Maley and Harold McGuire have completed basic training at Fort Belvoir, and are now taking engineer, training. Both men 5th Tng. 2nd Tng ERTC, Fort Belvoir, Va. S. SGT.

CLAUDIUS E. TOWNER, stationed at Barksdale, is spending a 10 day leave with his family in West Elwood. Sgt. Towner was recalled to active duty Sept. 13, 1950.

He is stationed at Barksdale A.F.B., and assigned, to Headquarters of the 2nd Air Force which is located there. He returned to the states in February after a tour, of duty in England. PVT. RALPH M. BALSER of Fort Leonard Wood, visited with his parents, 'Mr.

and Mrs. Wayne Balser; and with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs.

Charles B. Miller over Mother's day. Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Miller are sisters of Pvt.

Balser. TO HIT PRINTERS INDIANAPOLIS May 15 (INS) Marion County Prosecutor Frank City Council Proceedings In Brief The board of works was instructed Monday night by the city council to investigate the possibility of putting a street light at the first alley north of Main on 13th street. The board 6f works, was also instructed to investigate a petition asking for the closing of the alley in Block 77 of the city of Elwood. City employes granted a pay raise. Story on page 1.

Today's Markets Ewood Grain Market Wheat, 2.22. Oats, 87c. Corn, 68 1.64, Beans 3.14. Hog Market Hogs weighed" together from 180-300. (Daugherty Stockyard) Top today 21.00.

200-220, 21.00. 220-240, 20.50. 240-260, 20.25. 260-280, 19.75. 280-300, 19.25.

160-180 20.50. 180-200, 19.25. Sows, 18.25. Lambs, 33.00, down. Choice calves, 33.00.

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Calves, 34.00 down. INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 (INS) Livestock: Hogs 8500. Barrows and gilts steady to strong. Bulk, choice 170- 240 lbs. 2075-2150.

240-270 lbs. 2025-21. 270-330 lbs. 1950-2050. 120-160 lbs.

17-1950. Sows steady to 17-1875. Cattle 1600. Calves 300. Steers and prime heifers about steady, Choice yearlings 36.

One 1 load choice to prime mixed steers and heifers held at 3675. Good and choice 33-3550. Commercial and good 32-33. Vealers steady. Top 37.

Sheep 200. steady. Choice native spring lambs 34. Mixed shorn 30. Slaughter ewes 18 down.

CHICAGO, 'May 16. (INS) Grain futures were irregular today in early trading. Soy beans were steady to higher. Wheat was higher to lower; corn to lower; oats to down; rye higher to TUESDAY, MAY, 15, 1951 lower and soy beans unchanged, to higher. Around mid-session May wheat was higher at May corn lower at May oats off at May rye down at and September soy beans up at Estimated carlots: Wheat corn 84; oats 9.

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