The Call-Leader from Elwood, Indiana • Page 1

Today's Weather INDIANA Showers and rol ler tonight, Tuesday fair and much cooler. Tie Effl will odaij'n Thought Simplicity, of all things, is the hardest tit he copied Meele. VOLUME 50, NUMBER 21' ELWOOD, INDIANA, MONDAY, (KTODEU II, PRICK THREE CENTS wait TED IudH Axis EiiipiFe JLL Chas. Hanshew, 60, Killed East Of Elwood)Mon Opens Up In North Africa V. P.

ASSA1I.KI) RY W1I.1.KIK The Editor's I Viewpoints 1 ONE governmental question which has taken a back seal as a result of, poJitical interest is (he matter of congressional districts in Indiana. Despite tne lack of attention which h-as been accorded to the question, it has worried political leaders on both sides to no small extent. The story which is being told in circles in Irudiana-poKs is that statistically-minded gentlemen 'nave concluded there is just no way out of a reduction of congressional district in Indiana. The expected reduction is one distinct Political leaders are worried for several reasons, most import- (ieiniiiii Shnck-'rrfMK" nlo Action In l.ilia An. I As lrica War Theater Heroines Active; Moves Minted As Atlempl To ul llrilisli Overseas Umpire By JOE ALEX MORRIS Ufotcit Press Fotriyn News Ae; hi 1 1 kaiis, Norih Africa, scented i mi -t-il -t i.i oi- a two-way Early Denies Rumor Of Kennedy's Resignation WASHINGTON, Oct.

14. U.R- -White Hou.se Secretary Stephen T. Early today refused to confirm or deny London reports that S. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy will return home shortly, perhaps to resign.

"I have heard those reports for some time," Early said. "I don't know whether there is any tiling new between the present and tn old reports." National Trailer Picnic Is Staged Four Hundred Employes, Guests Attend A a I Event emure alopo the rich maiille lietent bell. Sc'llli 1'ieial (It-rttiatl snlirci l-evealod I' the first timi' llial Genu. in "-Iniek Ivnops" had I'one into with tin llini vu', the Rritish nver- i (1 0( TOUI ii, iota WAR Sill AT.ON A ill el, All ii' undi Ibi Glee elm -i -i i i i I fo.Gv tli.ops'1 ,1 Mil the lli, nib niia: ervaiu' i Hal an I. it ei Maisbali Koeloll M.l.

I'lil ie V. ,1 Wi le lepolU i I III loti I loekine, i i i-l. to t.ii:o tod. b'le sl, in lilihliiry II. lees Ih, border as await move bv Gerni.ti.v I' 11 IMee-s blo.el,-, to Hi iiei, I.t lepolt lop-, nli nun n.ii-.

kiik-il I' iv to. ei il il IV i I e.i lied fl i a II ''lit ele I no, iitei days oi bombu. ill ilrop 77il.Heil pollllils ol linnibs I '-Hi I'l 1 asieiu Miii-. Ian, li, I II IS!) pi. I il-.

Gi linen til i I'" ol vend the lenmimtion of m.ill to tintnv ii lKr.MI es, Velt pietere- 1 (', riiebus I) ll.l or oillev Supifinc eourl to nnmiunee wheihcr it will review the Bethlehem Shipbuilders' corpoittlion eiiorta to more trom the on its World 'war contracts. ie i i i The second annual picnic for employes of the National Trailer Corporation was held Saturday at the Callaway park. Approximately four hundred employes and their guests attended, and the affair was one of the most enjoyable in the history of the company. Edward Mann was chairman of the committees in charge. The program for the day opened with a softball game at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, followed -by contests for guests of all ages.

At noon a dinner was served following which more contests were arranged. At 2 o'clock, a program of musical numbers, readings, and the presentation of the factory officials, wa enjoyed. A list of those who received favors during the day included: Obie Dever, Paul Hershey, Arthur Dever, Marion Line-berry, Mrs. Bernard Scudder, Mrs. Zelria Henderson, Edward Lwts Diehl, Madonna Coe, Harry Shin-die, Earl Jarrell, Mrs.

Delmjr Johnson, Eugene Phipher, Jerry Trapp, Aaron Hartzler, Jack Dever, Jackie Shaffner. Jat'k Hurd, Max Fisher, Robert Ailslcck. William Ailstock, Wil-'iam Pcrsinger D. Harlsh. L.

J. Plank. Nie Vogh't', Horry Biddle. Arthur Fish. C.

Tuggle, Frank Davenport, Lloyd Singer. Russ fihalley, LeRoy Chance, Weldon Hahn. J. Filmore Homer Patterson. Annis Miller, Eugene Phifer, Robert Hay nes.

Cliff Phifiips, Charles Lemon. (Continued On Page Six) Elwood Instructors At Regional Conference Nine instructors and! officials of the Elwood schools attended the Fourth Indiana Regional conference of the Progressive Education Association Saturday at Man-chesti college, North Manches ter. The theme Ihe conference was "Progress in Education," and included a general meeting and several sectional meetings. The Elwood group who attended included Miss Blanche Digel, Mrs. R.

E. Hart-man, Miss Margaret Snyder, Miss Nellie Beceh-er, Miss Roxie Brumfield, Miss Mary Scott, Miss Hazel Poer, Miss Helenka Sagl and Miss Mattie Griffin. Area's Traffic Toll Raised To Six By Accident Struck By Auto Driven By Gaston Man After Dis-nuiunitinj From Bus Charles Hanshew. 60. an employe ef George Myers about seven miles northeast of Elwood.

was killed instantly at about 9:30 p. yesterday when he was struck by a car driven by Clarence B. S-hanrr, rural route No. 1, Gcs'ton, at the intersection of rr.ad N). 28 and tie Orestes ke aooui six miles east of Elwood.

Hanshew had taken a bus from F.liw: ori nnH left TRAFFIC CLOCK Cl Injured the vehicle at JU lie intersection. I he bus, going east on No. 28. started on and Hanshew had wa-'ked approximately the middle of the road, behind 6 Killed MM Acci If dents the bus. when he was struck.

Shaner's car was going 'weft on No. 28 at a speed not in excess of i 40-miles in: 'h' ur according to witnesses. The, car carried Hanshew approximately 100 yards bryend the intersection. Deputy Coroner Merle Hoppen. rath.

made the investigation cf the accident. The body taken to irh-a Jackley Funeral home in Elwood. Hanshew suffered a skull fracture and a compound fracture of both legs. He was born on Dec. 23, 1880, In Elwood, the son of Henry and Drucilla Hanshew.

Most of his life has been spent in or about Elwood, where he has been engaged in farming. Survivors are one brother, Alfred Hanshew of Goshen; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Warner of Elwood, 'and Mrs. Bertha Happner of Goshen and one half-sister. Mrs.

Mary Scott of Orestes. Mrs. William Castor of north of Elwood, is a niece. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m.

Wednesday at the Jack-ley funeral home in Elwood. Rev. S. L. Yoder, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate.

Burial will be at the City cemetery. The body is laying in state at the funeral home, and friends may call after 7 to day. Expansion Is Set By Local Concern New Downtown Salesroom Will Be Located The George Knopps Studios, manufacturers of decorative plaques, bookends and statuary, announced today that they have found it necessary to expand immediately due an appreciable increase in business. The increase in business his been attributed' by Mr. Knopp to a new.

exclusive finishing process which is now being used by the studio. In order that expansion might be staTted sooner than ordinary conditions might permit, a campaign will be conducted this week to raise funds for the expansi program. Donations not being by officials of the firnvbut citixtns are to be. asked to purchase merchandise eertifi-ca'e-s for $1.00. The certificates may be paid fcr on terms i 25c weekly, or by November 8.

All certificates will be accented for $1.35 worth of merchandise to be selected at the discretion of the purchaser in a new retail salesroom which will be established an ooened for business n' Nov. Thf exact location will be announced Inasmuch- as most of the jobs which will be open require Forne knowledge, evening classes of instruction will be conducted under the supervision of Mr-Kncpp. Subjects to be covered will include plaster casting, mold making, of finishes and many tlhases of the work-AH applicants must attend these chases and those found most idttntKbl? will be given employment immediately. No applications be taken before Oct. 17.

Madison Draft Boards Set By Slate Governor Registration Will Re Made Ret ween 7 A. Wednesday, October Hi Names of persons who V. ill fill Madison county's four an a drat! hoards have teen announced by Governor M. and have been sent. In Presidi nt Hoom-V( "It with reconniiendat for appointment, it revealed today.

Appoint mi nt will he made di-lectly by the Pn suli-nt from Governor nil's Members of tile board will x-rve without pay and will be responsible for stlecting those persons who will remain at home to fill necessary jobs or dependents, and those who will lie classified as available for military service. Names Of Board Recomim tided members of Madison county boards are: ARFA 1 Kiley Ktcliison, R. K. 3, Anderson; William C. Mcclain, K.

H. (i, Anderson; George J. Horne IVarl Anderson. AREA 2 J. Marion Fisher, 144 West 13th Anderson; Kenneth Hronnenberg, 1 2 1 'l West 4th Anderson; Ralph A (iephardt, West 8th Anderson.

ARFA 3 William Connety, Summitville; Robert J. Malime, R. R. 1, Alexandria; Ray E. Houston, R.

R. 2, Anderson. AREA. 4 Lb Rider, Pendleton; Andrew 1. R.

K.1 1. Middleton; William Clifford, I.apel. The task of selecting the members of the important boards was begun in Indiana several vneks before the passage of the selective service law. All county clerks were requested to supply lists of private citizens representing fiie various political and. economic interests of the county to a speeii.1 advisory board appointed h'y the.

(Continued On Page Six) Dykstra's Nomination Goes To Senate Today NOMINATION MADE WASHINGTON', Oct. 11. U.R President Roosevelt today sent to the Senate the nomiiia-tion of Dr. Clurence A. Dykstra, president of the I'niversity of Wisconsin, to be director of the first selective service effort in the nation's peacetime history.

-WASHINGTON, Oct. 14. IU Rj President Roosevelt was to send the nomination ot Clarence A. Dykstra to be selective service director to the Sen ito today two days before an estimated men register for compulsory military training. Dykstra.

president of the University of Wisconsin, announced that he would accept the appointment, having obtained an indefinite leave of absence from tlu-universitv. man and Repu'ulictin leader of Pennsylvania. Todcy he in Schenectady, Utica, Pome, and, tonight in Syracuse. As President I will be absolutely relentlcFS regarding those firms, which arc paid lo be lock-eyirg around for bids and thereby delaying th. progress of the defense piagfMr in nr.l-r to make a slightly larger Willkie said in hLs st reason we bclievo in private initiative is because it is faster and more As Pns-(Continucd on page Six) I Italian ilull'o Kpypt.

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state. After Miisomc ta.ier.l ervr-rs he will b- I Forest Lawn i.Ietre.inil resting plaee of Riinolp.i 1 i Harlow. I i I I I i I 1 I I 1 am oi wrueh is the tact that i thift occasioned by reduction Ls curtain to benefit or harm one or more other districts Demo, crats, of course, ere not anxious to harm their own strjng-holds -wihile Republicans don't particularly savy to the idea of upset, ting districts which they now control. RECENT TAX TRENDS A COMPARATIVE study oi recent tax trends an Indiana is made in a booklet which has been published in ti'i? Gross Income Tax Division. The book is enlightening and is a thorough study of the effect of the replacement taxes inaugurated in 1932 of which the gross income tax is the largest.

Keynote of the analytical survey is the fact that the public gets back more than it pays. The book reveals that $712,30100 mere was returrned to the counties in 1940 than was in pn ss income tax by Indiana rest, dents for 1039. Fl.LWOOD, INCENSED 0N many occasions. Elwood. residents have had their mail mixed up wkih Elwood City, residents or possibly Elm-wood, 111-, residents.

At any Elwocd' City. is incensed 'about the matter. By wry of Will Kegel's "T-wn Topics" column, we leanr: "Local (that cs, Elwood City. iWillkie club members were highly incensed and about to declare a blitzkrieg on Elwood, late last night when one of the Pittsburgh iwwspapers carrying a notice of Senatcx H. Styles Bridges' scheduled speech nt the Willkie mally evE'ne tonight, placed the locale of the affair at Elwood.

Indiana, instead of Elwood City. Pa. Numerous telephone calls went in and the item was corrected in part of latter editions." AUTUMN'S SPECTACLE autumn hegira Indiana residents is a trip to Brown county. Yesterday, some 22.000 Hoosiers wound their way 'through southern Indiana hills to the state's historic beauty spotall of which is indication that verv little the rustic beauty cf Brown county is wearing off. despite such modernization a.s hnnd-surface reads.

In fact, practically all Toads led south vesterdav as Brown county's hills staged their annual snectacle of color. The autumn fiS is expected to reach its peak by next week-end. THOUSANDS of Hoosier hunt fr3 re awaiting the opening of the duck season which will get underway at sunrise on Wednesday morning. October 16. However, cornservotion-minded men are reminding that persons plan-nine to hunt ducks, greese or brant during Indiana cpon season must cmry Federal duck stamo in addition, to iJwr Irjd ana hunting license.

The c.l-enal stpmo is issued at oo-st oi-fices Both license and stamp must be carried by the hunter. 'Round Town Fred Aldendorf crossing Main street at Anderson Rev. D. McColl. pastor of the Christian Church, talking with friends on West Main streel this morning R.

L. Herold coming out of Hinsh'aw's drug store Bill Jones on' his way to work at the National Trailer factory Joseph Deeley going into Harry's Store for Men this morning Dr. Roger Burch walking north on Anderson street Mrs. Thurman downtown shopping Mrs. Bernice Daviej coming out of Leqson's store Miss.

Veronica Crawley going up the sca'ir- -way to the First National bank headquarters William Clug-gish walking west on a i street while walking 'ROUND TOWN. I Seullv of IMtsbiiriei 'rf-oot, he toueed bu Ce -ireed Wendell Hatch A t'le mil bv a a tioht "n.v il defeii Democratic (Jul) FaciU Is Planned Will Re Held Tonight At Township Headquarters, The Women's Club will entertain the public at ii bridge and euchre party at) 7:30 v'clock Ui eveni-ntf at tho Wuad-quarters 103 South And'Tson street. Plans ihiluve been niade to n-teltaai a laiae nuiiiber loeeil n'ld out-ol-'nvn eiH'sts and -or. dinl is exlendi t'e- public to altr.d. NuriicroMs r-'cel favors will be aw.w'.k'd.

The foili.Miii); eonnnittees aiel ill of the effeM': ol i Mrs. Pearl Stokes, Mrs. Frank UeHor i Miw. Mra Land. Mi .1 Josie SI kee, Ciwley.

Mis. Kd.til Wi.l Miss Ye i' Khyd Kiel tier. Mrs. M. Idled I k-1 Gooiea' 1 1 I.

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-'arils 'elbes Mrs. Gc.n;-' I. Mrs. Krive Shaw, MtC. Ilcnl'ih Mrs.

N. ira and Mat '1 v. i tne i. I'astor At Convention et -W. Si paet- of 1 1" Kir.

departed for V. whii.gtan. A her he will attend Indiana Hup! He wall re turn Ki.ied on Tl.ai.e'eiy Revival In Progress A series of revival nieetai: will be held at the Elwood Gosp. i tabernacle starting Monday eve miiti. Oct.

12. The Hi v. Ghn BoKiie of Gary will be in i Everyone is invited to attend the Former Tammany Chief IJegins Serving Term NEW YORK. Oet. 14.

'uR. James J. limes, the Taniii.i.oy Hall district leader who protee'e a tho'-million dollar lottety of Gangster Dutch Schaiiz, ni.ei; to Sing Sing prison iooy b. -gin serving his nli are Authorities said in vou1d la: II he is, he will u-, IkhkIcuI i d. hauled to Giand f.Uitun early this afternoon along with ether convicts, and.

in a dav coach, up the i ivi i tm. huge pi is.on is Ossimng where located. CALL 65-fi6 BEFORE. 7 P. IF YOU ARE MISSED Subscribers of The Call; Leader who fail to receive their copy of the papers regularly, are requested to call The Call Leader.

No. 05 or Gfi, and a copy, will be delivered to them immediately. This service is maintained for the! t-enfit of subscribers and! they should avail themselves of the opportunity of obtain inr a ropy, in event thev should be missed. t. 4 ejl's tee III Department Called To Kxlinmiish Auto I'iic The K.I wo, id Kile was called at ft p.

to cvtinioiieh a blai ttiobile belolij'ini: to Klwood. Ti ea at tin- IlltelSel tion department i yi 1 1 1 1 1 I in an. I oseph lloer- I Mailed ef Neiti, and fourteenth streets with its Has line on fire. Kiremrn nui' k-ly cxtitiRuished the bla.e., l.ittlo ttamaff resuned, and -wan rov-ered by insurance. Sludciils To Vie In (ionlesl TIPTON, ind ml Vocal ii -te'i rl.nl, of tin (ill! I ii J-: ea1 1 1 If) I Hub' let of II load ami olsliip of (Sp, A i il in to No.

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i -Information lie ted on Ihe bill in board Mi will be in Gain of is' 1 by.Acriru 'lire teaeln-rs. vv. n'r ipg Cf.n: Will on, pi I. c- a (Colitinu: on il'e Another Case Of Polio rase of infantil paralysis has been reported in Elwimd. Nancy, three and one-ha:" ynr old daughter of Mr.

and Shirl Hendricks, residing at 800 North I uiii (ccntii street, lias Ix-cn stricken and is now a patient at the hospital in Indianapolis. Kiwanis Directors To Hold Meeting Tonight The Elwood Kiw.m's Club will hold a directors meeting toniht starting at 7 ''-'I in tl.e office of ihe Continental Cat. Co. The regular mr-ctiro wil he eld Thursday liifil.t t. the) Fir! Presby tenan cl: urcii.

Dinner will irriir ntiy at 6 15 p. rn. i steel GOP. i III 'ike! I uillil i 1 1 -e. i 1 1 i i i insiM el i' tour." i I I I -i I I iii.ihv fledei i lilllipe III lOMI Mic Wi I- 11 is i I te.i.e.

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1.. I.e. pi. i man II Hall, to fill -l. ram news- Uncxpned Kiniest lam- b-'l 1.

1 in "'n. i'1 I 1 mpn loiiticai 1 1 Ii" and Kx-Sen. Dietrich Dies During Trip P.EAPnSTOWN. Ill Oct. I' C.

S. Sen. Wiliiam (.:. who da of a heart "aek Satnrady mKht. Will be cm p.

morrow at Pushvi'V III He e-ived in the Senate fiom V. t.Vj 0j H's jji jim. lo.v.i practise ins term in Senate. Jle active in tin. present Demo-be e'lmpingn, howevei.

and at Hi gr. he collapsed a bote! room and died. 1 TEMP IK ATP RES IN ELWOOD I urnisficd through the courtesy of The Indiana General Service Company. U. S.

Defense Program Is Hit By G. 0. P. Presidential Nominee Willkie Plans 56 Speeches In Next 1 i Davs In Itinerary Which Will Take Him Jnto Nine States FEARS 'RECKLESS STATEMENT' BY F. D.

R. ABOARD WILLKIE TRAIN, Oct. 14. 'UP) Republican Pres-idei tial Nominee Wendell L. Willkie said today that he feared President Rrctavelt "by reckless statement may do something or say something that drives this great peaceful country into war at a time when it is wholly unprepared Willkie made his charge agaiast the President, without naming him specifically, in a speech as he campaigned acrossNcW York state.

By WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE United Press Staff Correspondent ABOARD WILLKIE CAMPAIGN TRAIN, EN ROUTE TO SYRA. CUSE. N. Oct.

14. (U.R) Republican Presidemual Ncri.nee Wendell L. 'Willkie pledged tocby that if he were elected he would be "absolutely toward 1-hose defense ntrSctors who delay the defense by "iorkevirg" for larger profits. In a statement issued as he left Albanv. N.

for a day of cam paigning through uppr New York state, Wil'kie said the United Spates wars not getting high speed production of essential defense If elected, he would in.sist upon rapid decisions on the types cf and tanks to cbt-in quick, mass prcduction of '-hem. The candidate spent Sunday in his. private trait on a niiroad fid mg at Feura Bush, near Albany, going into Albany to attend church, and. last owning, receiving Joreph N. Pew, Jr.

wealthy oil ..78 75 .70 JtP, :.4 -JJ2 -I 51) 2 a. 59 m. 4 a. n') 5 CO 1 7 a. 8 a.

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