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Imperial Valley press., 1927-06-04

springs extend over
$3.50 of the wheelbase
providing easy 2-:ding
over any road. The
large, deeply cushioned
seats are set at the most
cI1
Imperial Valley press., 1927-06-04

explanation of the easy terms
on which a Chevrolet may be
purchased-terms that include
the lowest combination Of
handling and financing charges
available anywhere.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04
If Being Busy Brings Happiness,
Phone Girls Should Never Be Sad

Il busy people ars the happiest,
Is they are said to be, then the Is
operators in the Bismarck telephone
office are among the happiest> young
women in the world. When one
stops to realize that these Sweavers
: Of speech" answer subscribers with
their cherry "Number please" no
less than $4,000 times each day, it
is apparent that they have little time
to be lonesome while on the job Of
serving the telephone using public.
That is the average number Of local
calls handled each day in Bismarck.
according Co +. II. Waldo, area man
ager here Tor the Northwestern Bell
Telephone company.
And not only, that, five operators
also handle about 500 long distance
calls every "a .lours.
Looking at these figures from an.
other angle, they show that between
$4,000 and 10000 calls are handled
here every day for each Of the more
than $500 telephones in Bismarck,
about 1000 day for each operator,
Mr.. Waldo pointed out.
The figures mentioned, Of course,
are average figures. There are
many hours when Bismarck opera
tors are buster than during normal
periods. There are times when SO
many little signal lights, connected
with subscribers lines on the switch
board, are. lit that the board re-
sembles very much Christmas tree
with all its lights agloW.
Causes Of Extra Calls
An impending shower will send
scores Of people to their telephone
to let the folk at home know that
they will be late for supper, or to
cancel an engagement. As the thud
of boot against pigskin reechoes on
the gridirons these week-ends, hum
dreds use their telephones to keep
in touch with football scores. The
Dempsey-Tunne battle brought 20
many calls that the switchboard in
the local central office was taxed to
capacity.s
A change in temperature, too, US.
ually affects the number Of calls.
When the weather is uncomfortably
warm or severely cold. folk remain
lAuOOA0 IuO4C 0k1O VA0AC0St 1I1O4I U0Cx~
ness and social engagements by tele.
phone.
During extremes in temperature
the number of calls handled in the
central office frequently is one
fourth to one-third more than in
normal periods, Mr.. Waldo said.
Yet, Bismarck telephone operators
who are members Of well,known
families in this community and are
specially trained for their work, re-
tain their composure through it all,
calmly and courteously directing the
voice traffic at the crossroads Of
communication, the telephone
switchboard.
They are happy in their work be-
cause there is romance in the tele-
phone industry. The feeling that
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one j. bringing people within voice.
to-voice contact, Be they only ACROSS
the street or thousand miles apart,
keeps them interested. Then, too,
each knows that 1t any moment she
may be summoned to put through
the call upon which life itself de-
ponds, or the preservation Of prop
erty worth many thousands Of dol
lars hinges.
Two Rest Periods Daily
The operators job II not ''atl work
and no play" The telephone COM
pany has set aside two periods Of
IT, minutes during regular working
hours each day to permit the opera
tors to relax from their duties at
the switchboard. OF course, al Of
the operators do not leave the
switchboard 1T the same time, be-
cause Bismarck telephone subscrib.
ers are furnished service continuous.
" "a hours : day. But each opera.
tor does enjoy these 16-minuto in.
! termissions each day In the rest
room, which arc spent In sewing
reading or enjoying . sociable chat
Bismarck telephone operators also
have opportunities for advancement
to other positions 1t increased sal.
aries. such % chief operator or su-
pervisor. A brief review Of the du-
lies of the chief operator also will
help in obtaining . better under
standing Of the type Of young wom-
en- who handle the telephone calls
Of Bismarck subscribers.
It is the chief operator who selects
the right type Of girls for opera
tors, girls who will learn quickly and
are Of the disposition to give the
best Of service to Bismarck telephone
users. This type Of girl naturally
attracts others Of the same type and
keeps that standard high at ell
times, Mr.. Waldo said.
Must Have Special Training
After choosing the right type Of
girls, the chief operator must train
them for their work, touching not
only the mechanical part. but also
I imbuing them with the spirit OF
service" They learn that service ia
the subscriber 10 paramount and
AsAtSOO 0AW0yS O0 OVOx VSVO0 0UU 0Cs
curate. Operators are trained, too,
to watch their equipment and report
any defect which might develop, in
order that, it may Be remedied at
once.
The chief operator also personally
supervises long distance calls to see
that they are handled as speedily
and accurately - possible and that
subscribers are satisfied with the
service.
Once each month count ID made
Of the number Of calls handled in
the Bismarck central office in one
day and these are recorded by hours.
By means Of these records, the chief
operator is able to distribute her
working force throughout the day
and always have enough operators
on hand. This count also enables
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her 70 distribute the work evenly 50
that each operator handles her share
Many Bismarck people already
have seen how their calls are handled
ia the central office, and the public
- welcome to visit the telephone
building 1t any time, according to
Manager Waldo, because when SUBJ
scribers understand how the equip
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04

elected an iron fence to put around
his grave, talked over terms with
the undertaken and gave instructions
as to how the funeral was to be
carried out. Rose says he has no
intention of dying soon, but Just
wants to be prepared. The custom
IS almost universally followed BY
mountaincers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04
SIRED RATHER RIDE

O'Neill, Neb.--Having ridden since
she was old enough to stick on a
horse, Lillian Jenkinson. 10, wants
TO be profession. | jockey instead
OF going to university. She il the
daughter Of q racehorse owner And
has ridden in several race meets all
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04
HEAR THROUGH OARS

Saybrook, Conn. - Seamen along
Long Island Sound have discovered 4
novel way to get their bearings when
they are in small boats during thick
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04

weather. They put an oar in the
water, glue their ear to the handle
and can hear the submarine bell on
the lightship several miles away.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04

ment there 10 used In serving them
it helps in furnishing their telephone
service.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04
THEY FIND IT PAYS

Irvine, Ky.-John d. Rose, IS,
came to town the other day for
little sho~ ming. l.. bought q coffin,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-04

1t takes about half : MINT
the average, for = drop Of blol
complete its trip through -
from the time it leaves IT, |
until the time it gets hack.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
INDIANA SHOWS
. FALL DROP IN
EMPLOYMENT
Department of Labor Re-
ports Iron and Steel Work
Fairly Active.

The seasonal recession in indus
try and employment continued dur
ing August, the United States De-
partp,ent of Labor reports. There
has peen slowing down in build
ing throughout the State. Employ
ment in the iron and steel industry
continues on a fairly satisfactory
basis. One of the largest contribut-
ing factors too the unemployment
situation in this State is the part
time operations of practically all
coal mines. 1t is very difficult for
the released coal miners to secure
employment in other lines. A large
number of unskilled workers are be-
ing absorbed on road building. Har-
vest requirements are absorbing
many of the unemployed common
laborers.
IJbIANAPoLIs-The demand for all
classes Of labor has fallen off considerably
que 10 the summer season. Some classes
Sc eare All Saints m the this oy 4e
EyANSvILLE-Ther is a surplus Of
workers in number Of industries at the
present time. but the outlook for increased
employment this fall is good.
FIT. wAYNE-All plants are running. but
IN spite OF this there is a general surplus
SOUTH BEND. industrial District. In
heluding La Porte5A surplus Of common
ire operating. but not all are on full
time schedules.
ELKHART-B Band instruments plants are
Railroad Workers NSo Sere 2so
leased in July have been re-employed.
Several plants are operating overtime and
sxPe,ct to t continue on this indifnitely
MICHIGAN cITY-There is a general
surplus, OF labor; however, the temporarily
employment In other lines All plants are
running on full-time schedules.
TERRE HAUTE- CLINToN-There is
surplus OF coal miners, but this surplus is
mine at Clinton recently resumed sdse opera eHs
tons, giving employment to about 800
men: An overall factory at this point is
steel mill closed, Affecting 100 workers. A
large MOTEL and a normal-School library
are under construction at Terre Haute. The
tarm-labor supply exceeds the demand.
CULUMET, INCLUDING GARY, EAST
CHICAGO. WHITING AND INDIANA HAIR
BORLSlight surplus Of workers in this
ating at about IS per cent Of capacity.
ing.
ANDERSON - Employment conditions
close to normal except for a slight sur
plus of common labor. Agricultural ac-
tvities and road construction are absorb
ing most OF unemployed.
KOKOMO-S Shortage of millwrights,
cabinet workers and finishers
BLOOMINGTON-Surp of common Ia
Dor: All plants running on full-time
time.
4 LOGANSPORT-S Surplus of workers in
nearly. all lines. A new industry started
operating early in August. employing
ually increased 7'~N
ELWOOD-The supply and demand of
workers is even. With the exception of
a plant Liant manufacturing shovels and tools,
plate mill running part time
MuNClE-E Employment prospects arc
soood. Some street paving is in progress
Ct Ct o Ibis So time. SINCE the first of the year
SSs,ooU;oo0 Worth OF building has been un-
box; r, no shortage in any line.
=, NEWCASTLE-All plants running and
labor supply and demand we'll balanced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
FINISH PARK HOUSE
Finch Playground Building
to Be Dedicated Sept. II.

Dedication of the new Finch Park
Playground community house, State
Ave-, between Fletcher and Spann
AYES, will be observed the night of
Sept. n, with speeches and enter
tainment under auspices of the
Southeastern Civic Improvement
Club.
The club worked with city officials
for years before the playground was
established during the Shank ad-
ministration and with the present
administration to get the commun-
ity house erected.
The community house was built
with $4,000 provided in the will Of
the late Miss Alice Finch, public
spirited south side woman who died
several years ago. Its construction
is such that additions may be made.
Music. vaudeville and speeches by
civic leaders, park board members
and other officials will be on the
program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
H. E. YoCKEY is DOOMED

Candidacy Of Harry E. Jockey of
Indianapolis for governor of the IN
diana Kiwanis district will be
boosted at the Lafayette convention
Sept. %, 20 and 80 by $50 members
of the indianapolis club who will
leave on a special train Sept 90.
Other candidates for governor are
Robert w. Chambers of Evansville
and Prof. j. Raymond Schultz, of
North Manchester.
Madison, West Baden and Terre
Haute want the 1923 convention.
Indianapolis delegates are Walter
T White, district trustee; Henry L.
Dithmer, and James E. Fischer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
OPEN CITY BRIDGE SOON
Repairs on College Avenue Spar
May Be Completed by Christmas.

IF nothing happens College Ave.
bridge will be repaired in time for
Santa Claus to ride over" John w.
Friday, works board member, said
today.
City Engineer Paul r. Brown re-
ported work under Edward F. Smith,
contractor, is progressing satisfac-
torily.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
Mcbride Hoosier- Trained

IT 7 FHftS HDECIUJ
VALPARAISO, Ind, Sept. 49,
F. Scott Mcbride, mentioned as the
successor of the late Wayne B.
wheeler as leader of the Anti
Saloon League of America, was
graduated from arts and science de-
partment Of Valparaiso University
here Cwelve years ago, he returned to
the university in 1924 as PRINCIPAL
speaker at the homecoming of aim
nae.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
Walb Firm Gets Contract

BIZ Times Special
VALPARAISO, Ind, Sept. 49,
The Walb Construction Company of
which Clyde A. Walb, Republican
State chairman of Indiana is head,
has been awarded $4,000 contract
for construction of the Koselke
ditch, a Porter County drainage
project.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
Heavy Turkish
Towels, 5 for

Very fine quality sheets. but slightly dam
aged. Sizes 61x9O and 52x9O.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
PROBES LIQUOR CASES

The Federal grand jury took up
south Bend liquor conspiracy cases
today. Indianapolis liquor conspi-
racy case witnesses have been sub
poeraed for Wednesday. The grand
Jury returned partial report Fri
Gay with forty-eight indictments,
naming fifty-eight defendants.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
SEEK 1000 MEMBERS
Junior c. of C. Will Open Campaign
on Sept. rs.


zone thousand new members or
bust" is the slogan of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce in its mem
bership drive opening sept. 26.
Announcement of the campaign
was made by William G. Hanscom,
newly appointed membership secre-
tary, in letters to members.
THE increased membership will
enable the Junior Chamber to car
ry on its work with relation to civic
affairs on large SCALE" said Will
liam Henry Harrison, president.
Gilbert w. Schmitt, Junior Cham
Der director and former membership
chairman, viii have general super
vision of the drive.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
BURY VETERAN PASTOR
The Rev. John M. Baxter, 80, Was
Member of G. A. r.

The Rev. John M. Baxter, 83, for
whom funeral services were held at
the Hisey g. Titus undertaking es-
tablishment Sunday afternoon, was
buried at Crown Hill this morning.
Tribute to Mr.. Baxter, who was a
civil War veteran and a member of
the Indiana Methodist Conference
from 1874 to 1905, was paid by a
number of the minister's friends.
He was member of the George
H. Thomas Post, G.. A. R.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19
County Official Buried

By Times Special
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Sept. 49,
Funeral services we're held here to-
day for Lon M. Keisling, II, presi-
dent of the Rush County Council
who died after a weeks illness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-19

Pauline Elizabeth johnson Of
Rocky Mount, N. c., is only Z
years old, but she can run two
miles in 81 minutes As seconds.
The girl is ambitious to become
a marathon star some day, and
before she was years old had
run two miles every morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-14
TUNE GRAYSON
PLANE FOR HOP
Dawn to Take Off Today fer
Newfoundland.
BN United Prcss

BH United PresS
CURTISS FIELD, N. Y, Dec. IA.
Mrs. Frances w. Grayson's am
phibian plane, The Dawn, was be-
ing prepared here today for take
off late this afternoon for Harbor
Grace, Newfoundland, on the first
leg of its long-delayed trans
Atlantic flight to Copenhagen.
The start was tentatively set for
4 p. m, but the hour will not be
decided definitely until Mrs. Gray
son arrives here about 2 p. M, it
was said.
Weather charts were being
studied by Lieut.. Oscar Omdal,
pilot, and Brice Goldsborough.
navigator. They planned to take
the big plane UP later for a test
flight.
Mechanics we're making a final
inspection of the plane and load
ing supplies sufficient to take it to
Harbor Grace, a distance Of 1900
miles.
The crew expected to make the
flight in thirteen hours, they said.
The soggy condition of the field
here will make the load of The
Dawn necessarily light. At Harbor
Grace necessary supplies for its
ocean flight will be added.
The itinerary of the fight will call
for a stop at Croydon, England, be-
fore continuing on the way to
Copenhagen, members Of the crew
said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-14
information Reported as
Senate Committee Opens
Session.

RH United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA. - Two
new sets Of forged documents hav-
ing to do with relations of the
United States and Mexico are in
existence and may be disclosed by
Senate investigation, the United
Press learned authoritatively today.
Information that the documents
had come into possession Of respons7
ible authorities was conveyed to the
Foreign Relations Committee, hold
ing an executive session. by a mem
Der of the committee.
The prime purpose Of the meet
ting was to consider the resolution
of Senator Reed (Dem.) calling for
an investigation of allegedly forged
Mexican state PAPERS, which have
appeared in Hearst newspapers.
Full Probe Argued
But behind this YVES the question
of whether the Senate wants to
open full inquiry into the Mexican
situation.
The Reed of Pennsylvania COM
mittee will meet Thursday to re-
ceive evidence concerning a specific
document charging that four United
States Senators were selected to re-
ceive more than $21, ,000, 900 from the
Mexican government by order of
President Gales.
Further action on the inquiry into
William B. Vare's election as Sem
ator from Pennsylvania was post
poned today until chairman of the
Senate privileges and elections
committee and the Reed of Mis-
souri, special committee agree to a
definite course Of procedure.
Deficiency Bill Passes
The Senate rested today after
committee organization had been
effected and the deficiency appro-
priation bill passed.
Under the prodding of Senator
Warren, 82-year-old chairman OF
the Appropriations Committee, it re-
manned at work until $50 p. m.
Tuesday to dispose of the deficiency
legislation clearing the way for flood
control, farm relief and other press
ing business.
The deficiency bill, as amended by
the Senate, carries approximately
S210,000,000 appropriations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-14
DENY INSULL
AIDED SMITH
$4,000 Given County Can
didateS, Paper Says.
Ry United Press

RN United Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-The $4,000
campaign contribution which Sam
uel insult, public utility magnate,
refused to discuss before the Senate
campaign expenditures committee
last year was given to county candi-
dates and was not used in the cam
paign of Senator Elect Frank L.
Smith, the Chicago Tribune said
today.
insult and his counsel, Daniel j.
Schuyler, were cited for impeach-
ment before the Senate when they
refused to reveal to whom they had
given the money.
The Chicago Tribune said the
amount was given to George F.
Harding, treasurer of the Thomp-
son Republican organization, and
Charles r. Francis, treasurer of the
Chicago branch of Governor Smalps
Republican faction.
insult previously had revealed, in
testimony before the Senate COM
mittee, direct donations to the cam.
paign funds of Smith and other
candidates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-14
REMUS TRIAL
IS NEAR CLOSE
States RebuttaI Will Be
Completed by Tonight.
BY PAUL w. WHITE
United Press stan Correspondent

CINCINNATI, Dec. 14.-Rebuttai
testimony in the trial of George
Remus, charged withSthe murder of
his wife, Imogene, will be COM
pleted by tonight, Prosecutor Charles
P. Taft II, announced today.
Ruth Rernus, the attractive 20
year-old daughter of Mrs. Inogene
Remus, today returned to the wit
ness stand to testify further against
her foster father.
Irnogene Remus' sister testified
Tuesday that in her opinion the
former bootleg king was perfectly
sane when he killed his wife.
Walter K. Sibbald, the tall, lean
assistant prosecutor, questioned the
witness. He brought out first that
Mrs. Campbell visited her brother
in-law while the latter was a guest
of the Government at Atlanta Peni-
tentiary because of bootlegging sins.
Mrs. Campbell then recalled that
she once had asked Remus why his
wife cried and couldn't sleep on the
nights she had visited the prisoner.
She quoted Rernus as replying that
he was not understood.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-14
THREE SCHOOL
VETERANS OUT
IN UPHEAvAL
Jobs of Miller Aids Are
Abolished by Majority
of Board.
WALSMAR GIVEN POST
Succeeds Frazer; Thorn
ton, Weir and Miss Drake
Are Removed.
WALSMAR GIVEN POST

Superintendent Charles F. Miller
today held power to reorgalsize the
administration of Indianapolis pub
lie schools as the result of new
upheavai at the school board meet
ing Tuesday night. =.
Carrying out threat of several
weeks ago to make a shake-up of
high officials, the Ku-KluX Klan
backed majority of the school board
abolished the positions of the three
assistant superintendents, effective
at the end of the school year in
June.
The board then gave Miller
authority to determine the number
and duties of his assistants next
year.
Miller said he had not decided
what he would do.
Veterans Go Out
The Shake-up removes from In
dianapolis school life three widely
known veteran school officers. The
assistant superintendents ousted are
Miss Flora Drake, Joseph F. Thorn
ton and D. T. Weir.
At the same meeting the board
named Albert F. Walsman, former
Center Township trustee, school
business director, succeeding Ure M,
Frazer, resigned several days ago.
1t was reported that Frazer dis
approved of friendliness Of some
majority faction board members
with a certain school equipment
concern.
Board Member Charles w. Kern
termed this report malicious" and
said he and Frazer parted friends.
appointment Temporary
Walsman's appointment was tenn
porary. 1t wSs stated it will be
made permanent at the Dec. ~
meeting.
Walsman has served as business
director for Indiana of the Musical
Arts Society of America since jan
uary, when he retired as Center
Township trustee He was appoint
ed trustee in August, 1924, to sue
ceed William H. Evans, who died.
He was defeated in his race for
another term by the present trustee,
Mrs. Amelia Harding. Walsman was
also defeated in 1924 for the Demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff by
Otto Ray.
The new business director was
superintendent of the Capital Paper
Company for eleven years before be-
coming trustee. Before that he was
connected with the Independent
Packing Company of Chicago. Mr..
Walsman lives at 3245 Central Ave-,
Is married and has one son, Rob-
ert, Z.
Only One No Vote
The resolution to abolish the as
sistant superintendency introduced
by Mrs. Lillian Sedwick, instruction
al committee chairman, was sup
ported by the three majority fac
ton members, Theodore F. vonne-
gut, Kern and Mrs. Sedwick.
Charles r. Yoke, minority member,
voted no.
Fred Bates Johnson, the other
minority member, who is i'll, was
not present.
Yoke termed the action a back
ward STEP"