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TEE ANCOCil EEMOCMAT union Tnn coraTmrnoN thzj nisnra rr.crj.7." GREENFIELD, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 27, 1040 17TI3 T. CONMvnOH today Nebletvilte la Awarded the Attendance Rrtie; Second Rriie te Con. nertvlite Member of twelve active and three Ill America Hfl i "i- Pl nrtW- I', I mi Ji I -in- I I- f- a 0 4 1 I it Kt If. iTptcomv? Maybe the Ku Klut Klan rides galn-hnt not In Greenfield, Re. ports that K.

K. K. welcome sign had been erected at tho west edge of the city on If, 4 are not erroneous, K. sign wore erected at the west edge of the city, the north edge, the south edge and the east edge. The K.

K. welcome sign were not erected for the hospitality of the nightshirt rider. Rather they were erected hy members ot Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority members tn welcoming delegates the Provtnee convention held heee last Thursday, TiU SYCALIORES eioay William A. Hough, ef this City, Will be One ef the Speakers at Annual Event William A. Hough, of Greenfield, cousin of the Hoosier poet, will be one of the speakers at the 17th annual Tatiholt reunion Sunday.

Rlley'a "Little Town of Tailholt-will gather at the community build ing in Carrolton Sunday for a basket dinner at noon and a Ulley program in the afternoon. Others who wtll appear on the afternoon program will be George Davis, of Purdue university, and Arthur a downing, president of the Ulley Old Home Society. The Moral township band from Shelby county will furnish the music. Through the courtesy of the International Harvester Company ot Indianapolis and the local representative of the company, V. H.

Furry, a publlo address system will be Installed Sun. day. ISAAC U. UHLETT is AnrjsTED inns Authorities Had Been Seeking Han-cook County Man for Past Several Months Isaac Wlllett. who 1ms been sought by local authorities for several months, was taken in custody Monday by State Policeman Charles Adama at the home of Willett'a parents, who live several miles west of this city.

Willett ha been sought by local of. fleers following the robbery ot the, Edward Strahl home, located southwest of this city, several months ago. It ts reealled that Wlllett first appeared at the Wills automobile agency in this city and obtained an automobile on the pretext that he waa interested in buying it. Later ho was seen at the Strahl home, ccc open TO KEU GROUP Regulations Oo Not Require that Youths be from Relief I Changes In CCC regulations will open enrollment to unemployed youth whether they come from relief families or not. Moses C.

Wood. Hancock county welfare director, was Informed today by a bulletin from the Federal Security Administration. According to the revised ruling, youths who do not have dependents are permitted to deposit their earnings wtth the CCC finance office until the end of their enrollment period, when it will be returned to them in lump sum. Enrollees from families on relief or which have been certified for relief will still be expected to make an allotment of part of their salary for the support of the families, in the same way that they would contribute to the support of dependents if they were In private employment. The director pointed out that thla change opens the CCC to an entirely new group of youths, who although not actually in want have been unable to find jobs or to go on to school.

Boys who have finished high school and want to go on to college have an opportunity to join the CCC and save enough money in six months or a year to help them meet the expense ot a college education. "They will at the same time receive valuable training in many trades and crafts, so that those who do not want to continue their academic training will be much better prepared to fill needed jobs in private Industry." Mr. Wood said. ROSECRANS OGG IS PLAINTIFF IN DIVORCE SUIT Suit for divorce was filed the forepart of the week by Roaecrana L. Ogg against Mrs.

Edith Murnan Ogg. The complaint states that the couple were married Dec. 2. 1931 and separated June 8. 1940.

The complaint asserts that the defendant has a nagging disposition, waa quarrelsome and abusive. The plaintiff asks that the former name of the defendant. Edith Murnan be restored by the court. Files Cross-complaint A cross-corn plaint has been filed in the divorce suit of Frances D. Widvey vs.

Everett WIdvey by the defendant. The complaint states that the defendant has resided in Hancock county 17 years snd In Green township for the psst nine years. The cross-complaint alleges that the plaintiff Is guilty of cruel treatment and alleges that "on every possible occasion" she spent her time in company with another man and accepted gifts from him. and would neglect her infant child that he has remonstrated with her snd tbat she would say that It waa none ot his business what she did. and It he did not like It there waa nothing he could do about It; that any quarrels they msy have had were on thla account and that at all times he had been a good and faithful husband, worked hard and tried to provide a good home and security for the future.

The cross-complaint asks for a divorce and the custody ot their child. FINED SI AND COSTS Pleading: guilty In circuit court to a charge ot public Intoxication, John Rlchey waa fined 1 and costs by May. or Percy Ellis Monday. Richey was given six months suspended sentence at the penal farm. Subscribe tor The Hancock Democrat.

Indiana Demdcratt in Suslen Taday td Nominal TiekM tar Pall tetten Indiana democrats converged on In-dtanaptdn today tor the atate democratic convention. The foremost tpms-don wa who wtH he nominate by the democrats for governor. The nomination will he made at the dose of the convention this afternoon. Other nomination to he made include a senatorial candidate and state officers. Governor M.

Clifford Townend, permanent chairman of the convention which opened at la o'clock tht morn-Ins, addressed the delegate and huge throng of visiters In the eoltseum at tiMv tht morning. The eonu'Me test of Governor Tewnsend'a add re a follows To the thine that make lite worth white are freedom and demo craev. They never seem precious a when thev are threatened. They become more dear when we know that alt our wisdom, our courage and faith are needed lo make them survive, itomocracv ha been ao much a part of our Uvea, mv friend, that perhaps we have taken It too much for granted. tvmocracv wa a rolls Ion hnrnlnft In the heart of our forefather tn In dtana.

They made the sacrifices op-on which democracy was founded. No Ideal ever reached, fellow demo tTats, without great faith, great sacrifice and groat courage. We have hcen blessed In America the past seven year with a really workable democracy. Some who doubted I he New Heal a few month ago realle today, my friend-, the wisdom and farreaohtug statesmanship of our modern democracy, Todav the spirit ot our Indiana plen per I being rekindled tn every home. America realise the daneer ahead, and look lo the democratic party and It lader for guidance.

tn all of gathered here today a free men to select candidate, to write the reticle we wilt follow, Hit friend, there a profound feeling ot our responsibility, democracy depend entirely upon the confidence and respect the people have tn It a voluntary system of self-government. If government fall In It mission to foster the welfare of all the people, If It falls to establish an Ideal of Integrity la puhltc service, fellow democrat, democracy cannot long endure I sav the responsibility fall npon the democratic party. I say thl because It Is the constructive party. It tbo party which can unite (he pen pio of our slate and nation behind program and It leaders. Our President I a symbol of strength and Idealism, not only In America, hut to the million of heart sick, war torn people who wanted nothing more, my friend than to.

live In peace and harmony with their fellow men. We look to him for guidance tn preserving a way of life more preclou than anything else we possess, God Mess Franklin d. Roosevelt, The government and the people of Indiana offer the President their wholehearted support, lie I our com mander In chief. Indiana Is adequately prepared to fatl tn line with federal defense programs. Our state government I strong, It department efficiently operated.

It finances secure, and It personnel trained for public service. am prountl to tell you that the federal government has asked me for specific cooperation In field associated with national defense. Although cannot reveal the nature of the requests, I can tell you. fellow democrat, that In each ease the state ha responded readily without any additional expense to the people, or without rearranging any agencies of government. Indiana Is In a position to give almost unlimited assistance In national defense.

Our state finance are In sound condition. An unusual degree of cooperation oslst between labor and Industry. Our state government ha many other facilities, developed during the past seven year, that will be of great value to the national program. A an example, our educational system I so well administered and financed, and It policies so progressive that with very little change our voce-1 tonal education program may he expanded, my friends, to become the Indiana unit of the aviation mechanic training program sponsored by Colonel Knot and President Roosevelt. 1 think thl prove that If offlctat of government work honestly and conscientiously to develop services to the people, they are building their government to serve In any emergency.

Thl I a time for sober reflect Ion upon the value ef democracy to each of us as Individuals, democracy I essentially a respect for the tights nnd welfare of every Individual cltlen. It guarantees to each of us that we may live and Ihlnk a Indivldnal. Instead ot slaves who may only do as they are directed, no matter what their conscience commands. The living hell of ettstlng, not living, by the grace of a system which ha no concern for Individual welfares ha never seemed very real to us. We have read of It.

We have seen pictures of It a something In a fantastic world ft million miles away. And yet each day In the last two months that grim and terrible vision ha come closer to ns. Only by unity, firm resolve, and strong leadership may we keep the wave ot totalitarianism from engulfing these free people In our time, or our children' time. Concluded on page S) SllmM Rutherfard. of Whiting, Wlnt feature Race at Pair Grounds Another large crowd witnessed the dirt track race at the Hancock conn tv fair ground Sunday, The feature gn tap race wa won hv "Slim" Rutherford, of Whiting, who shoved hi car around the oval for a dtslauee of ten mile In ten minute and an.8 second.

Art tinker, of tjoutsvtlle, wa second, and Nor man ttouser, of Indianapolis, third, Ten car participated tn the feature race. Hutherfonl, Chick Smith, of Frankfort, and ttav of Indian-apolt, closed the afternoon racing program with a special race, Smith won the event. Elimination race were won hy Rutherford, flu Wllbert and Roh May, The consolation race wa won by Oone Aldrldge, The nest race hero will he held July 4, KAPPA D2LTA Fill HOLDS COIiVEITflOU Mr, Samuel Beyd and Mr. Oenald ftsotin Wprent Oreentttld Chapter at Oenventten Mr. Samuel Reyd and Mr, lnald Regltn returned to their home In thl cltv Tuesday after attending the an nual convention of Kappa lelta Phi aorertty at the Cavalier hotel, Virginia.

Reach, Va. The convention wa attended hy SoO voung ladles from fourteen state. Special rail accommodations over the scenic O. route were available from Cincinnati. On the wav to Virginia Reeh, stop was made for a tour of Richmond.

with luncheon serve! at the John Mar shall Hotel. A side trip wa taken to Williamsburg, Va for a view of the reconstructed Colonial city, with din ner at Williamsburg tiodse, Friday at the Reach Club, tn Virginia Reach, delegate attended a sport dance, with music by Fiddle duchln orchestra. Saturday evening there wa a banquet1 and dance In the Colonial room at the Cavalier hotel, Sunday afternoon there wa a tea dance and cocktail party at Ihe Reach Huh. Nevt year the convention will he held at the Rcoadmoer hotel, Colorado Spring, Coin, FIRST JUNIOR LP Ot OnT" QAME CANCELLED BY RAIN Rain caused the Oreenfield-Andee- sou Junior American ticglon baseball game to be cancelled Tuesday after noon. The game wa to be plaved tn Riley park.

It will be played Friday afternoon. Oreen field Is scheduled to play at Pendleton Thursday afternoon. The schedule la a follow; Thursday, June at Pendleton. Monday, July 1 Pendleton at Anderson. Friday, July Oreenfleld at Ander son, Mondav, July Pendleton at Oreen field.

Thursday, July ll-Anderon at Pendleton. On the other side of the district, Noblesvllle, Flwood and Frankfort will play the same day. Then the week of July 1R. the winner from each district will meet at Anderson tn a two best out-of three series for the championship of the dl trtct. -Junior Raseball Following Is a record of the standing of the Junior baseball teams at the do of the third week of play; Won IiOSt 0 a a 3 Indian Red Sot Yankees Cub dodgers ..,.1 .,..0 MISS ROSE RADA MARRIED TO NORMAN SCOTT FRIDAY Miss Rose Rada.

of Oreenfleld, and Norman Scott, of Anderson, were united In marriage at the Central Christian church In Anderson hy Rer. Armstrong Friday noon. Mr. and Mr. Ra stl Nash, of this city, accompanied them.

Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Nash sisters. Mrs. Scott Is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. M. Rada, of Omaha. Neh. Following the ceremony a bridal dinner wa served at the Top flat tea room In Anderson.

After a short wedding trip the couple will he at home a 9.15 West street In Anderson. MRS. ELIZABETH REOER IS BADLY BURNED SUNDAY Mrs. F.ltaaheth Regef, age It, was severely burned Sunday morning at 11 o'clock In a coal oil etploslon at the home of her father, John Hastings, who lives one half mile east of Cleveland. Mr.

Reiser's right arm and chest were badly burned. The explosion occurred when she poured the oil Into the stove. The explosion Ignited her clothing. Mrs. Reger was taken to the home ef her sister near Pendleton.

-15-YEAR OLD GIRL IS STRUCK BY AUTO SUNDAY F.latne Rdwards. 1R year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olenn Kd wards, wa struck by an automobile Sunday afternoon. The unto was driven by Carl Smith.

2J Rasf Tenth street. Indianapolis The accident occurred on North, State street near the Edwards home. The girt was bruised and rut but was not seriously Injured. associate chapters of Kappa Kappa Kappa convened In Oreenfteld Thura. day for the annual Province IV con ventlon.

Province conventions are held annually preceding the regular state convention, which la held in April, The bualneaa meeting waa held at the Memorial butidtng at 10:30 o'clock wtth Mtaa Juantta Itucker. officiating rricer of the Province, presiding. An enthusiastic meeting was held with delegates voting unanlmoualy tn favor of redecorating and Improving Trt Kappa's ward In the Iltley hospl. tal and tn Increasing Its subscription to the Indianapolis Symphony orches tra, A splendid report of scholarships and chartt project was given by Misa Helen Whtteomb, of Shelbyrtllo, Council vice-president. Following the business meeting approximately 130 delegates and mem bers were entertained at a luncheon served in the shelter house tn Riley Park, The etcellent two course Inn cheon waa prepared and served by the ladles or the outn Street Met bod tat church, Iong tables were decorated wtth beautiful summer flowers, the same decorations used making the shelter house a lovely setting, which combined wtth the perfect weather.

formed an Ideal background for a most delightful afternoon. The program waa one tn which the Riley theme predominated, Kaeh ta ble was marked wtth a card bearing the name of a well known Ulley poem. The guests were gtven cards bearing matching names of poems and found their tables in this way. Pavora were white leather address books wtth the Trt Kappa Crest tn gold. At the speakers table the special guests and officers were seated.

Corsages were presented to Mrs, Kenneth Orr. presi-dent of Upsiton chapter. Miss Juantta Jane Rucker, president of Province Four; Mrs, Lynn Miller, council president; Frances Kward. editor ot Cross Keys; Miss Helen Whtteomb. council vice-president; Mrs, John Stempel, Rloomlngton.

presiding director; Miss Harriet Marttn, Martinsville, council treasurer; Mrs, Joseph Walker, past-council president, and Mrs, Leah Karly, hostess of the Riley Old Home. Telegrams were read from other council officers unable to be present, decorations were in charge of Mrs. John F. Mitchell. Mrs, Howard Thomas and Mrs, Larry derrick.

The luncheon arrangements were in charge or Mrs, Harold Metcalf. Mrs. D. dobbins, Mrs, John Clark Rinford. Mrs, Kenton Russell, and Miss Mary Moore.

The Misses Peggy and Betty Offutt selected the favors. The program was in charge of a committee composed of Mrs. Reamer Davis, chairman, Mrs, Harry Davts. Mrs, H. Knglehardt.

Miss Shirley Ann Shields, and Miss Klien Wlllet. The program waa as follows: Trt Kappa Chorus-Welcome "Remember" "Prayer Perfeet" Riley. Welcome Mrs. Kenneth Orr, president of Upstlon Chapter, Presentation of Special Guests Juantta Jane Rucker, president Province Four. An Open Letter to Province Four-Mrs, Lynn Miller, council president.

A Verhal Editorial Frances Eward, editor of Croea Keys. Report of Committee on Resolutions Helen Whlteomb, council vice-president. Presentation of Attendance Priie Mrs, Orr. An Hour With Riley William A. Hough.

"A Visit to Riley's Old Home Mrs. Leah K. Early, hostess Riley homo. The attendance prise waa awarded to the Noblesvllle Chapter: Conners-ville Chapter was second with only a point ot 1 per cent less, Upstlon Chapter greatly appreciates the splendid cooperation ot all those who assisted in making this convention a most successful and enjoyable one: Psl Iota XL Sigma Beta. Muellers.

Forest greenhouses for their gifts of flowers; Lynam funeral home for the use of Its organ: Mr. Hough for his time and talent so generously donated. PIANO RECITALS Esther Ruschhhaupt. of New Palestine, will present pupils In two recitals, grades on Thursday, June 27, and high school on Saturday. June 29.

at the Wilking auditorium. 120 East Ohio street. Indianapolis, at 8 o'clock. Soma ot the Cumberland and New Palestine pupils assisting pupils of Indianapolis are Martha Jane Mohr. Joan Tucker, Constance Huntingtou.

Mary and Betty Dammrich. Helen Lo-gan. Jean Ortel. Evelyn and Irma Donna Ann and Nell Marie Kin-sel. Blanche Wlckliff.

Rex Gordon. Donald Kottlowakt and Richard Llndamood. Solos and ensemble numbers; assisted by Louise Leonard. reader, and Jean Ra Gammon, marimba. FOURTEEN BOYS ARE AT COLUMBUS CAM THIS WEEK Fourteen Greenfield boys are spending this week at the Boys' Camp at Columbus.

The Greenfield boys at the camp are Norman Kinder. William Alford. Edward Maney. Jack Eaton. James Hofferbert.

Jack Bratton. Philip Smith, David Ferris, Edward Unver-xagt, Tom Cooper. Bill Lyon, Dale Haywood. Jimmy Rider and Philip Heller. The youths were taken to the camp Monday by Russell Bratton, Lloyd Heller and S.

D. Dobbins. twenty TRAFFIC ARRESTS City Rellee Stilt Engaged In Cheek lea Meterlste in Oreenfleld With more than twenty arrests made In Oreenfleld during the past week, Oreenfleld city pollen again warned motorist that traffic violator will be taken Into custody unless traffic laws are obeyed. The greater number of motorists arrested during the past week were for fatlure to stop at Preferential Street intersections, However, several speed- era and other traffic violators were hailed Into court. City police announce that they will continue to check motorists.

VERDICT IS FOR DEFENDANT IN SUIT Indlanapell Man is Denied Damages In fH.ooo Suit venued te Greenfield After deliberating less than an hour a Jury in the Hancock circuit court returned a verdict for the defendant tn the IR.OOO damage suit of Charles Onllford against William K. Kvans, The suit wa venued to Oreenfleld front Indianapolis, Oullford filed the suit tn a Marlon county court following an automobile. accident at a street Intersection In Indianapolis In 1939. He asserted that he received permanent Injuries In the accident which he alleged was caused through neglect on the part of the defendant. The Jury was composed of Frank Kastes, Herbert A.

Rundy, John Oavls- son, Avery Campbell, William T. Collins, tiester Foster, Clarence Alhea. Frank Cassldy, John dobbins, Albert Jerry Scott and Oeorge Renja mln. Other Court Proceedings- June Reeves was appointed administrate of the estate of John F. Clark and her bond of H.fiOO wtth Ouy Reeves and John V.

Harriott as sureties was approved. The estate of Conrad Oundrum was appraised by James K. Andls, county assessor, at for Inheritance tat, divided equally, lt.Ss2.SS. among Ihe widow. Alice, and two sons, Iwls and Robert, with no tat due, Rosa A.

Caudell filed a waiver of her right to administer the estate of Samuel K. Jackson, and John F. Wiggins was appointed administrator. Ilia bond of with the U. S.

Fidelity and Guaranty Company as surety was approved. -Jult for divorce Claude O. Oavls has filed a com-plaint tn the circuit court against Margaret Oavls for divorce and cns tody of their child. The complaint states the parties were married January 2, 1935. and separated May 80.

1940. and alleges the defendant has been guilty of cruel treatment, that she is possessed of a very disagreeable disposition and quarrels and argues over trivial things and has told him to get a divorce, that she ha not properly cared for their child, etc. INJURED IN ACCIDENT Mr. Harry Covey, of this city, received word the forepart ot the week that her husband had been Injured tn an automobile accident at Antlgo, Wis. where he has been for the past several weeks.

He was reported tn a kos- Sdtal. Mrs. Covey's sons. Clarence and tyron Middleton left for Wisconsin the forepart ot the week and will return Mr. Covey here If he Is able to make the trip.

William Hooper Is employed at the Allison Kngineertng plant In Indian, spoils. DESTROYED DYFiRE Old Land Mark Alenp National Read I Destroyed by Slate Friday Evening Fire of unkown ortgln destroyed "The Sycamores." spactous, two-story frame farm residence located two miles west of Oreenfleld shortly after clock Friday evening. Members ot the Oreenfleld com munlty fire department responded to lh alarm. Members of the depart ment had the fire practically under control wben their water and chemi cal supply became exhausted. The rear of the building was a mass of flamea when the firemen arrived.

The cause of the fire la unknown. The loss wtll exceed $3,000, It was estimated. Insurance totaling 12,600 was carried on the building, Mr. and Mrs, James Taylor and family were living tn the house at the time ot the fire, The building was constructed on a high knoll, a few hundred feet south of the National Road, and was a land. mark along the National road for many years.

The house was located near the rorduroy road which cross ed Rlack Swamps yeara ago. The house was remodeled In 1907 by the late Oeorge Cooper and during the past several summers Mr. Cooper has occupied the house, The farm ha been owned hy the Cooper faintly for a long period of time. GREENFIELD MERCHANTS WIN OVER MOHAWK. 7 TO The Merchants baseball team do-feated the Mohawk Indians at Ulley Park Sunday afternoon by a score of 7 to B.

Ratterles for Mohawk were Lane and Rrooks, McKeeman and Klngery; for Oreenfteld, Jack Reese and Rob Reese, Maey and Cray. lane started the game for Mohawk, but was relieved by Rrooks at the close of the see. end tnntng. Jack Reese pitched six Innings for Oreenfleld, but was reliev. ed- by Macy.

Strikeouts Ry Lane. Rrooks. Reese, 7: Macy, Mohawk 3 errors; Oreenfleld 1. Mohawk ts always a good drawing card, as they have a bunch of bard hitting, fast fielding players who play hall to wtn. They return again on July 4, wben they wtll play a double header.

Kennard will supply the opposition here next Sunday for the home team. The road team will play the Fall Creek Athletics at Indianapolis Sun. day. The road team was rained out at Kdtnburg Sunday before the third Inning waa played. They will return later tn the season to play Kdlnburg.

Yorktown comes here July 7. THREE MSN. ONE WOMAN ARK ARRESTED HERE MONDAY City police arrested four Indianapolis persona here early Saturday morn-ing. They were taken Into custody and placed In the county jail after the driver ot the car ts alleged to have speeded on North State street. Those arrested were Paul Hamner, age 35; John Orophendtek.

age 17; Charles Mat here, age 19, and Lelown Pearson, age 13, all of Indianapolis. Investigation by local officers revealed that Hamner bad been arrest od recently tn Indianapolis on a petit larceny charge and that the other thre bad been held on minor charges. All four were released later tn the dy. AWAR5ZD DIVORCE The plaintiff In the suit ot Cecil U. Hranock va.

Itary Ha Dranoek has been awarded a divorce In the Han cock circuit court by Judge John TU Ktachtaaa,.