The Hancock Democrat from Greenfield, Indiana • Page 1

TH HANCOCK DEMOCRAT "THE UNION THE CONSTITUTION THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE" GREENFIELD, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, 1947 ID Dl The Hot Stove League MINISTER DIES SUDDENLY MONDAY LETS CONTRACT FOR NEW BRIDGE LOCAL YOUTHS HURTIN CRASH Two Young Men Receive Minor Injuries in Shelbyville Accident r- SAW CV (HE tSmEfl TWO INJURED IN DYNAMITING STUMPS Rufus Bridges and Nephew. Jerry Bridges, Sent to Hospital Thursday Afternoon Rufus Bridges, who was injured last Thursday afternoon while dynamiting stumps "on the farm owned by Mr. Bridges in the Curry's Chapel com Rev. C. O.

Johnson Succumbs at His Home in Maxwell The Rev. Claude O. Johnson, age 62, died suddenly at his home in Maxwell following a heart attack suffered about 9:30 o'clock Monday evening last. He was the minister of the Maxwell and Curry's Chapel Methodist Churches. Rev.

Johnson's death came as a great shock, as he had improved from a recent illness. Rev. Johnson held pastorates in Lo- santville, Dunkirk, McNattis, Lebanon. Fowlerton and for the past four years had been with the Maxwell-Curry's Chapel circuit. He was the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Oliver Johnson and was born in West-field. Indiana. He is survived by his wife. Edna; two sons.

William, of Traverse City, Robert, at home: three daughters. Mrs. Margaret Mer-rieal. of Dunkirk: Mrs. Alice Burgess, of Jamestown: Mrs.

Mary Esther Bor-ton. of Morristown; five grandchildren; his father, Oliver Johnson, and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Curry's Chapel Church at 2 o'clock and burial will take place in the Curry's Chapel cemetery. Friends may call at the Johnson residence at any time. Lynam Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

S. D. DOBBINS KIWANIS SPEAKER S. D. Dobbins was the speaker at the regular weekly meeting of the Ki-wanis club and selected as his theme the automobile business from its inception to the present day.

Mr. Dobbins was in the automobile business in this city for a number of years and has made an exhaustive study of the subject. He therefore spoke with authority. He traced the development of the invention to the modern cars of today. Since a number of dealers were in attendance.

Mr. Dobbins therefore addressed part of his talk to the sales end of the business. Dewey Dobbins is a splendid talker, witty and clever and his address was most favorably received. Carl Doerter was the chairman for the evening. Arthur C.

Downing had as his guests two prominent automobile men from Indianapolis. They were George W. Hutchinson, former president of the National Motor Vehicle Co. and Andrew W. Hitchinson.

formerly owner of the Hutchinson Motor Sales, but now with the Cadillac Motor Sales Co. FORMER VERNON TOWNSHIP RESIDENT DIES IN HOME Arthur Wolfgang, age 75, a former resident of McCordsville. died Monday afternoon last at the Masonic Home in Franklin. During the morning he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.

in the McCordsville Burial was in Gravel Lawn cemetery, at Fortville. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Harv, Indianapolis: Mrs. Anna Richards. Fennville.

three brothers. Loren Wolfgang. Fortville: Heber Wolfgang, near Muncie, and Floyd Wolfgang. Sulphur Springs. MeCarty Funeral Home was in charge.

RESIGNS POSITION IN WABASH Parvin Bond, former pastor of the Greenfield Friends Church, who has been superintendent of the White's Manual Labor Institute at Wabash. Indiana, the past four years, has tendered his resignation. It is to be effective May 15. LITTLE GIRL HEADS LIST OF DONATORS TO CANCER CONTROL Neva Doyle Hewitt, Greenfield grade pupil, who lives at 421 West Fifth street, this city, was the first child to make her contribution to the Canter Control Fund drive. After seeing tb-1 posters in almost eery business establishment window, which make the idea to give to the Cancer drive now in progress, this little lady took her contribution to the local Red Cross headquarters not knowing where to give but wanting to do her share.

The Red Cross executive secretary, Mrs. Aurelia Hooton. obligingly took the money and called Mrs. Almon Duncan, county chairman of the Cancer Fund, and the donation found its way to the proper channels. PLAINTIFF IN DIVORCE SUIT Mrs.

Mary L. Jackson, of Shirley, is the plaintiff in a divorce suit against Schuyler V. Jackson filed by her attorney A. C. VanDuyn in the Hancock Circuit Court.

The varties were married December 29, 1923. and separated November 24. 1945. The plaintiff states that the defendant is guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment and on many occasions deserted the plaintiff and would be away from home days and nights causing her great worry, distress and anguish. The plaintiff asks the court for absolute divorce, care and custody of the minor children and a sufficient amount each week for their support.

PLANS WILL BE MADE FRIDAY FOR FIRST CLASS OF ELKS The second stated meeting of the Greenfield Elks Lodge No. 1720 will be held at the James Whitcomb Riley Hotel Friday evening. April IS, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Plans will be made Friday evening for the initiation of the first class of new members here early in May. The Rushville Elks lodge will be in charge of the initiation services.

Subscribe for The Hancock Democrat $1.00 per year. Madison-Hancock Counties Award Anderson Firm the Right of Construction A contract for a new bridge to be constructed on the Madison-Hancock county line near Markleville was awarded to th eMcVaugh Construction Company of Anderson in action taken Monday by members of the Mad-iso ncounty board of commissioners. The construction companv's bid was $9,500. Only one other bid was submitted for the county line bridge. It was that of Kahl E.

Mahon. of Liberty, who quoted a price of $10,750. Members of the Hancock county board of commissioners attended the session Monday during consideration of the bids for the county line bridge. The structure will be paid for by the two counties. Hancock contributing one-fourth of the cost.

Cost of the bridge will be assessed on the basis of assessed taxable property valuations of the two counties. COUNTY RESIDENT DIES TUESDAY AT INDIANAPOLIS Emerson F. Cahen. 74 years old. a Hancock county native, passed away at his home 325 North State street.

Indianapolis. Tuesday. Born in Fortville. he had been cashier of the bank there for 35 years, prior to his going to Indianapolis three years ago. Mr.

Cahen was a member of the Woodruff Place Baptist Church. Survivors include a son. Forest Leon Cahen; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Grinsteiner Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Mendon cemetery near Pendleton.

LULU WILLIAMS DIES WEDNESDAY Life-Long Resident of County Passes Away at Willow Branch Home Mrs. Lulu Williams, age fil years, passed away at her home in Willow Branch early Wednesday morning. The daughter of the late Willis and Retta Staley. Mrs. Williams was born and reared in Hancock county.

She was a member of the Eastern Star at Shirley. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Willow Branch with the pastor. Rev. Noble Greene, officiating. Burial will be made in McCray cemetery.

Survivors include the husband. Ed. R. Williams; a daughter. Mrs.

Dorothy Thomas, of Willow Branch: two grandchildren: a brother, John Staley, of New Castle. Announcement from the Condo Funeral Home states that friends may call at the home any time. FOUR MT. COMFORT STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR STATE CONTEST Four students of the ML Comfort high school placed in the first division of the district solo and ensemble contests held at Grecnastle. recently.

These students by virtue of their high standing in the district event are eligible to participate in the State contest to be held at Terre Haute on Saturday. April 21. First division winners include: June Marie Sparks, violin; Laveta Mae Smith, oboe; Charles Scalf, vocal solo; Marilyn Caldwell, vocal solo. In the second division were Wayne Harting. piano solo: Laveta Mae Smith, piano solo; Wayne Harting Charles Scalf.

David Barnett. Jack Fentz. Vocal Quartette. JAKE ST. JOHN WILL LOCATE IN THIS AREA Jake St.

John, a former Greenfield resident now living in Missouri, was in Greenfield Thursday. Mr. St. John is seeking a location for a factory site to develop soap and glvcerine products. After being absent from this city several years Mr.

St. John has no uncertain desire to re-locate here again. However he has been unable to find any building large enough for his business. BASKETBALL SPEAKER Rev. Herchel M.

Reed, pastor of the Christian Church in this city, was the speaker at the banquet honoring the Spiceland and Knightstown basketball players Friday evening. The banquet was held at Spiceland. HANCOCK COUNTY WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING The Hancock County Women's Democratic Club will meet Thursday evening. April 24. at 7:30 o'clock, at the Democratic headquarters.

This meeting will be in charge of the program committee, consisting of Mrs. Lenora Bussell, Miss Julia Mo-Clarnon of this city and Ruth O'Neal and Marie MeCarty. of Green township. George B. Davis will explain the new election laws as recently passed by the 1947 legislature.

Standing committees will be appointed to serve for this year. This is an open meeting for all Democrats and you are urged to attend. A good program has been provided and refreshments will be served. All Democratic candidates are cordially invited. RECOVERING FROM FALL Mrs.

Vint Cook, of Charlottesville, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wil-fong this week. Mrs. Cook is recovering from a fall sustained a month ago.

Carl R. Glascock, 19. Greenfield, Route Richard Barrett, of Greenfield; Miss Marilyn McKee, 17, Miss Phyllis Ash, both of Shelbyville, sustained minor injuries in an automobile crash which occurred at the intersection of two Shelbyville streets about 6:20 o'clock Sundav evening last. The four young people involved in the three-car accident were treated at the Inlow Clinic and released. Report of the accident said a car owned by Elizabeth Andis.

Morristown, and being driven north on Tompkins street, by Elsie Mae McColley, 25. 440 West Washington street, Shelbyville, was in collision with the machine owned and driven by Glascock, who as traveling east on Hendricks street. After the two cars collided, the Glascock car struck a machine parked on East Hendricks street and owned by Donald Porter. 4S, Rushville, Route 5. All of the injured reportedly were in the Glascock car.

Considerable damage resulted to all three vehicles. Officials estimated the damage at $100 to the Andis car, $200 to Glascock's machine and $150 to the parked Porter car. CARL J. BALLERDIES IN VETERANS' HOSPITAL Carl J. Bailer, husband of the former Miss Margaret Black of this city, died at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Dearborn.

April 5, after a two years illness caused by cancer of the lower throat. He is a son-in-law of Mrs. J. P. Black of this city.

Mr. Bailer was a veteran of World Wars I and II. He served as a mechanic and an inspector of airplanes in World War II. BOYS CLUB MEMBERS LEAVE ON C. O.

TRAIN TRIP Seventeen members of the Greenfield Boys club. Director Iewis Palmer. Rev. Herschel M. Reed and Dar-old T.

Fleming left on the C. and O. Railway special train for Richmond, Tuesday morning. The group will return Friday. Places of interest in Richmond.

Newport News and other historical places in Virginia will be visited. KNOWN BY GREENFIELD PEOPLE Word was received of the death of Mrs. Charles A. Reed, age 6S years at Minneapolis, on Friday last. She is survived by her husband Dr.

Reed, a retired physician, a daughter, Mrs. S. B. Marantz of New- York; a nephew James E. Montgomery, of New-Albany, three nieces.

Mrs. Robert McKay of New Jersey, Mrs. Ruth M. Sexton, of Washington. D.

C. and Mrs. Franklin Schurz, of South Bend. Mrs. Reed was formerly Mis June Clarke and was a sister of the late Mrs.

Walter Montgomery, whom she often visit- ed here some years ago. She was born in Noblesville. and was the granddaughter of James L. Evans, pioneer Indiana Congressman. MURRAY M.

WIGGINS. JR. FILES DIVORCE ACTION Suit for divorce has been filed in the Hancock circuit court by Murray M. Wiggins. against Mrs.

Ella La-Verne Wiggins. The complaint was filed by George B. Davis. They were married May 4. 194fi, and separated April 2.

1947. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged in the complaint. BENGALS TAKE FIRST BALL GAME Local High School Baseball Nine Defeats New Palestine 4 to 2 Tuesday Evening The Greenfield Tigers in their opening baseball game played at Riley Park Tuesday evening, defeated New-Palestine high school team bv a score of 4-2. The game was a tight-pitching duel between Gardner, of Greenfield, and Hawkins, of New Palestine. Both of New Palestine's runs were scored on Tiger errors while three of Greenfield's markers were unearned.

Hawkins was effective in striking out 12 of the local batsmen while allowing 5 hits and Gardner struck out 8 and allowed 2 hits. Dishman led the Tiger hitting getting two singles in three trips to the plate. Sleeth and McMillan each got singles for New Palestine. The next game is scheduled for Riley Park Thursday evening at 4 o'clock with Eden supplying the opposition. Battery Greenfield, Gardner and Gray; New Palestine, Hawkins and Reynolds.

NEW PALESTINE MAN IS AUTHOR OF ARTICLE IN POST The Saturday Evening Post, issue of April 5, 1947. carries the following: "Ralph E. Richman. vice-president of the National Underwriter Company. seems to have a sensible explanation" for the increase in law suits.

The article captioned. "When Will You Be Sued?" and written by Hubbard Hoover proceeds; "According to Richman, Harry Jansen was caught in a three-way squeeze. The squeeze begins with the leveling up that has been going on for the last four or five years." Then the three elements of the squeeze are developed. Ralph Richman was born at New Palestine in 1891. munity, remains a patient ai me Methodist hospital.

He will probably be a patient there for another week. His nephew. Jerry Bridges, who was also injured by the same blast, was loss seriously hurt and he was released from the hospital Sunday morning. The two men placed charges of dynamite in the stump. One charge exploded immediately but the other charge did not explode.

The men waited about thirty minntes before approaching the stump. Nearing the stump the dynamite exploded and showered the men with dirt and particles from the stump. The force of the blast burned the men and particles of dirt pierced their skin. Mr. Rridges was wearing glasses and the explosion shattered the glasses.

Particles of glass were blown into his eyes. The explosion struck Jerry on the right side and arm and for this reason the injuries were less severe while Mr. Bridges was struck in the face. The injured men were brought to the office of Pr. R.

K. Kinneman by Oron Bridges. After receiving first aid treatment they were taken to the Methodist hospital. HAGERSTOWN MEN APPEAR IN COURT Scheduled for Trial in Circuit Court as Result of Auto Accident Two Hagerstown men are scheduled to at pear in circuit court Friday for trial as the outgrowth of an automobile collision here three weeks ago. The men are Robert Hutchison, age 2 and Lewis Ciray.

a funeral director in lacerstown. Hutchison's automobile, driven at a high rate of speed, struck the automobile of Clay Morris, of Warrington, at the intersection of Main and Fast streets, then veered to the south side of the street and hit an automobile driven by Ralph King, of Chesterfield. Hutchison was unable to stop his automobile before crossing State street. Hutchison faces a charge of unlawful use of a siren. Cray, the driver of the ambulance, faces a charge of reckless driving.

He is said tn have narrowly missed striking two persons on Main street. (tray was taking r.eorge Worley, town marshal at Hageistown. to the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. The automobile which Hutchison was driving was owned by Gray. Following the accident Hutchison was arrested and was fined $25 and costs on his plea of guilty to reckless driving The two Hagerstown men were arraigned in circuit court Thursday at which, time they entered pleas of not guilt' l.efore Samuel .1.

Offutt. judge pro t'-ni FATHERS IN CHARGE OF RILEY P. T. A. MEETING HELD HERE The annual meeting when Fathers take over at Riley 1.

T. A. was attended by a large number of parents, who enjoyed an interesting and varied program Wednesday evening at the Riley School building. The meeting was opened by Tom Williams. Invocation was given by Rev.

H. M. Reed. The bu-iness followed. The program was opened by Paul Gibbs.

(hairman. by a group of sixth graders who entertained with a radio skit The master of ceremonies was Donald Stafford. Miss Richman did an excellent job of training the youngsters in their many "takeoffs" on celebrities, and for their fine group sfnging. The next number was a presenta-tion of two popular songs by Joanne Carr and Robert H.iydoek. Carroll Foster next entertained ably with two numbers on the piano.

A humorous element was introduced when Paul Gibbs asked two separate groups of fathers to compete against each other singing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Rev. Arthur Neuerman led the assembly in several songs here physical as well as vocal efforts were necessary to properly put the songs "over." A sound movie. "Singing Wheels" was secured by Marshall Allen and rroved to be an informative and interesting film on the Trucking Industry and dramatized its value in the na tional economy. The attendance prize was won by grade 6-1 with over I'M) per cent attendance. Following the meeting delicious refreshments were served, with the fathers doing the honors.

MRS. HARRIETT CONDO HOFFMAN, 87, DIES FRIDAY The death of Mrs. Harriett Condo Hoffman, age S7. occurred at her home in East Germactown Friday morning. Funeral services were held at the Germantown Evangelical church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.

Burial was made in the I. O. O. cemetery in Warren. Condo Son of Wilkinson were in charge of services.

A daughter. Mrs. Ruth Boyer, of Indianapolis, and tw-o grandchildren survive. Own a Share in America Buy Victory Bonds and Stamps! LIONS OBSERVE LADIES NIGHT WIBC Entertainers Present Merry Program Following Chicken Dinner Radio Station WIBC entertainers. Sugar, County Cousin Chickie and Mike Dunn presented an hour and one-half program for the amusement of members of the Greenfield Lions club and their ladies Monday evening at the Memorial building.

The occasion was ladies night. Following a delicious fried chicken dinner served by the American Legion Auxiliary the three WIBC artists entertained with comedy, vocal and instrumental numbers. Dr. Charles Sharp was chairman of the entertainment and introduced the entertainers. Corsages of sweet peas were presented to each lady.

The decorations of flowers, candles and crepe paper were in keeping with spring. There were 107 present. Lion President William R. Turner announced that the club would not meet next Monday night but would attend the fish fry as the guests of the Kiwanis club. The fish fry is an annual affair and will be held at the Memorial building Tuesday evening.

The American Legion will also be guests at the fish fry. HANCOCK COUNTY RED CROSS EXCEEDS QUOTA BY $1,400 With reports yet incomplete from some of the townships, the Hancock County 1947 American Red Cross Fund Drive has exceeded its quota of $3,000 by it was announced Monday by Dr. Delbert II. Crider. county Red Cross chairman and C.

R. Jackson, chairman of the fund campaign. Contributions reported at the headquarters of the county Red Cross chapter on N. State street, this city, total J4.407.SS. With the exception of one township all were in excess of ihe designated goal and all of its sections have not yet been heard from but it is expected that its goal will be reached by the end of this week.

Chairmen Crider and Jackson com- mended highly the response on the part of the Hancock county resident and also lauded the work by the various solicitors who participated in the campaign. The districts, their quotas and the amounts raised were as follows: District Quota Amoun' Greenfield $750.00 $1 2o.3t Blue River 174.0 224 95 Brandy wine 142. On 127.00 Brown 40. 7 Creek 22S.no 34v25 Tenter 25S.oo 450.70 Green 174 Oo 217.50 Jackson 205.00 29.r.-'- Sugar Creek 2SS.uu Vernon 493.00 55 72 Totals J4.407.SS ASSESSING WORK COMPLETED MONDAY IN CENTER TOWNSHIP The task of assessing the citizens of Greenfield and Center township was completed Monday according to an announcement made by Hayes Smith. Center township assessor.

In case that there are residents in this city or township who were missed during the assessing period. Mr. Smith asks that they come to the office of County Assessor Clyde W. Dailey where they may yet be assessed. It is also called to the attention of the township residents that all dog taxes have not yet been paid and it is urzed by Mr.

Smith that these be taken care of as soon as possible. CANNING FACTORY SOLD John S. Soudr, president of the Greenfield Canning Corporation with factories in Now Pa'estine announces that the property has been sold to Virgil Etchison of Atlanta. Ind. Mr.

Etchison operate- a large factory, the Omega Canning at Omega. Ind. He has four sons, three who have recently returned from the armed forces and one of these young men will operate the properties in New Palestine. He will move to New Palestine or this city in the very near future. Mr.

Souder has been in the canning business in this city for 32 years and will retire for the time being at least. It will be remembered that he operated the Greenfield Canning up to the period when it was sold to the Stokley Brothers. I MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION Whereas the citizens of Greenfield are vitally interested in the youth of today, and knowing that this youth needs understanding and guidance at all times from an adult population: Whereas beginning April 14. Na tional Boys' Club Week is being observed throughout the United States, with over a quarter of a million boys participating in programs of every type to demonstrate the vital part Boys' Clubs play in American life; Whereas this week is focusing the attention of our nation on the many, many men and women who serve as instructors and leaders, assisted by the volunteer service of thousands of others, while many millions through their financial support make this splendid Boys' Club movement possible: Whereas the theme of National Boys' Club week is "Building the Citizens of Tomorrow" offering an admirable example of democracy and action, representing over different nationalities. These members of Boys' Clubs of America are proving that boys can live and work and play together in peace and harmony, regardless of creed or nationality; Therefore, by virtue of authority vested in me as Mayor of Greenfield, I am proud of the opKrtunity to proclaim April 14 through April 20 as Boys' Club Week.

Signed the above date and dav LOREN W. EIKENBERRY, Mayor. injurWfatal to young woman Indianapolis Resident Dies in Methodist Hospital After Accident at Roads 52 and 9 Ruth Cooper. 33. died in the Methodist hospital.

''Indianapolis. Sunday evening from injuries suffered when the car she was riding in was involved in an accident at the intersection of Highways 52 and 9 near Fountain-town. A report of the accident stated Miss Cooper was in a car with Mrs. Luella Hall, driver, Mrs. Hazel Duffy and Mrs.

Lois Cooper, mother of the de ceased, all of Indianapolis, enroute to Rushville here the occupants were to visit relatives. According to witnesses of the accident, the Hall car was traveling east on 52. and was struck broadside by a machine traveling south on Highway and driven by Louie Zollman. 62, who gave his address as Route 1, Lexington. Ind.

oilman was injured about the left arm. and was taken to Shelbyville where state police arraigned him in Jest ice of the peace court on the count if failu'e to stop at a preferential Vtghway. He pleaded guilty to this Nirge and was fined $5 and costs. The arrest and fine were meted to tollman before it was learned the In-Manapolis woman died. The other occupants of the Hall car "ere taken to the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for observation and treatment.

Mrs. Duff was released nifrhf aftor rnroivtncr front. hllt Mrs Pooner and Mrs Hall were to undergo X-ray examinations today to ascertain the extent of their iniuries. Mrs. Mageie Berry and Miss Ruth Compton.

passengers in the Zollman car. were taken to the Major hospital in Shelbyville where they were treated then released. Their injuries were reported only minor cuts and abrasions. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARIES Mrs. Bessie Watson, Mr.

and Mrs. John Schmidt and daughter, Inez Elaine, had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Starr, Rossville. 111., Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Dodson and daughters. Ruth and Irma. of Catlin. 111., and Mr.

and Mrs. Herman Starr. Alvin. 111. A dinner was served in commemoration of Mr.

and Mrs. Bert Starrs' 45th wedding anniversary, and the birthdays of Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Schmfclt.

NATIVE OF HANCOCK COUNTY DIES THURSDAY Marshall Jeffers. a native of Hancock county, died at his home in Greensfork, Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Greensfork Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the cemetery at Greensfork. Mr.

Jeffers was born near McCordsville but left this county about thirty years ago. I.