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The Washington times., 1931-07-17

Eccentric Character
I was at the pier on some
other story that afternoon and
I had my first glimpse Of Willy.
That glimpse was all that was
necessary to know that this
gentleman was a cuckoo. I
strolled over and listened to the
man as he ratified off his
achievements. According to
him, he had won the World
War single-handed.
The man was amusing, no
doubt about that. Even though
he was doused with a variety
of perfumes that would have
turned a livery stable into a
queens boudoir, and you knew
Immediately that he was lying
with every speech, there was
something about the mug you
had to like. Possibly 1t was the
fact that he had a sense OF
humor.
I don't know what he hoped
to accomplish in this country
but whatever it was he failed
to accomplish it. He stopped
at the Ritz (for a short time)
and hobnobbed with the finest
of the bluebloods, as we COM
mon people say.
Becomes Organizer
A few months after his
arrival the baron-which was
the title he finally adopted
pulled a stunt that put him
on the front pages throughout
the nation. With the aid Of a
clever press agent, he attempted
to form the International Asso-
citation Against Tyranny of
Parents. How do you like that
for an association?
The organization meeting was
held at the Hotel Astor one
afternoon and the place was
filled with reporters. With two
or three stooges sitting on a
platform and applauding him,
Baron Willy arose and made
such a speech as has never been
heard before or since. 1T was
the ultimate in hooey.
This is the age of reason"
he declaimed. THE youth of
the world should decide their
futures for themselves. Should
parents be given the right to
dictate? Should they be per-
mitted to shape the destinies
of human beings just because
those human beings happen to
be their children? No, I say.
Again and again, I say no"
He swallowed a tablet and a
glass of water. His Stooges ap-
plauded vigorously.
Fathers neve- understand
their sons" he ratified on.
Sons of the world should COM
bine against the tyranny OF
parents!"
AS soon as the meeting was
over he had himself elected
president and treasurer of the
association. He Immediately
called for contributions to his
worthy cause, but, inasmuch as
there were only reporters in the
room, he could have saved mis-
breath.
Featured in Cabaret
On the following day the
papers all carried stories about
this novel association. The So
ciety pages we're filled with non
sense about the baron and his
noble work, And q few days
The Washington times., 1931-07-17

to become Broadway producer,
Director Bell now has a play called "A
Lady Descends," " written by Garrett Ford
and Garnett Weston He also has some
original and distinctive ideas for the pro-
duction WHICH will utilize the movie close
up and other tricks hitherto reserved
strictly for Hollywood 1t is his intention
to produce the play at once if he can sign
the right actress for the lead.
Mr. Bell is ambitious. He favors Helen
Hayes. Tallullah Bankhead or Katherine
Cornell for his star. Since Miss Hayes IS
pledged to strive for Gilbert Miller, Tallulah
~ Mics Torpo1l hoe q
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HeIenTweIvetrees
In Dramatic
Film Tale

Most Of the punch in "A
Woman Of Experience" the new
picture which opened at RK-O
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Musical show engagements an
nounced include Lotti Loder, a
Viennese prima donna, for the
forthcoming Scandals" Lillian
Bono, last seen in Follow Thru"
and "Luana," for Free for All"
the Schwab & Mandel musical
comedy, and Helen Lynd, a come
dienne who attracted attention in
THE First Little Show" for the
"VanitieS,"
The Washington times., 1931-07-17

Whatever your wants may be. there
is always a possibility that they can
be satisfied through the many services
ton.
The Washington times., 1931-07-17

Ted HuSing, radio announcer,
will appear as a guest player at
the opening of "Shooot the
Works" the Haywood Broun
revue. next Tuesday evening at
the George M. Cohan Theater,
The Washington times., 1931-07-17

According to Ethel Norman.
who will open at the Palace, she
will appear in the fall with Viii.
liam Gaxton, now playing at the
Palace, in the Gershwin musical
show which Aarons & Freedley will
produce.
The Washington times., 1931-07-17

usually refer to when they say
he has lived What, then, is
there for me to do?
Last Four Months
The Washington times., 1931-07-17
Late Stage
News From
Broadway

Thunder on the Left" Jean
Ferguson Blacks dramatiZation
Of the Christopher Morley novel,
has been purchased by Cleon
Throckmorton, who plans to pre-
sent the play here in October.
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Nancy Sheridan Comes
In Comedy Opening
( National Season
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Knowing that Monta Bell cut $4,000 profit out of
stock Street the old Garrick Theater days
surprised that the motion picture director
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is riveted to Paramount contract Miss CorneH mas
double barreed stage hit appears that the Bell hopes must
tn1rr in,
The Washington times., 1931-07-17

With the latest edition Of the
'Follies" off his mind. Florenz
Ziegfeld is casting a new musical
comedy by James Montgomery,
Walter Donaldson and Joseph Nc
Carthy,
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Featured in Cabaret

On the following day the
papers all carried stories about
this novel association. The So
ciety pages were filled with non
sense about the baron and his
noble work. And q few days
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
STATE ADVENTISTS
IN CAMP SESSION
Leaders of Church on Pro-
gram for Meeting Near
Cicero.

By Times Special
CICERO, Ind, June 6.-The an
nual camp meeting of the Seventh
Day Adventists of Indiana is in ses-
sion at the church's academy, north
of here, and will continue ten days.
The Rev. H. A. HOLSTER, recently
chosen president of the Indiana Ad-
ventiSt conference, preached the
opening sermon.
Speakers during the session will
include w. A. Spicer, Washington,
D. c., field secretary of the world
conference of Seventh Day Adven-
fists; F. D. Nichol, associate editor
of the Review and Herald, the off,
cial church paper; j. w. Mace of the
publishing department of the Re-
view and Herald; w. H. Holden.
Berrien Springs, Mich, president of
the Lake Union conference, and
President Lynn Wood, of the En-
manuel Missionary conference.
Two services will be held daily for
young people under the direction of
w. G. Lovless, indianapolis, with
Gordon H. Smith and F. f. Isaac
Of the Lake Union conference, as
national speakers.
Sessions are being held in the new
academy pavilion, which has a seat
ing capacity Of 1000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
FREE CAMPING
OFFERED BOYS
Total of $500 for Expenses
VIII Be Awarded.

twenty outstanding members of
INDIANA 4-H Clubs in corn, potato.
sweet potato, tomato and onion
projects will attend the State Fair
Boys Club camp tuition free
through the generosity of the N
V. Potash Export Monopoly. which
IS offering 5000 to defray the ex-
penSe.
The scholarships are to be di-
vlded as follows: Ten corn club.
SIX potato; two sweet potato: one
tomato and one onion.
Each county is allowed one entry
IN each project, and the best of
these entries will be chosen by the
CLUB division of the Purdue
university extension department.
County representatives will be
chosen by county agents and club
committees. Score cards will be
forwarded to Purdue. Winners will
be announced between Aug. l
and Is.
Any Indiana boy who is between
IA and 20 years old, and who has
an exhibit of livestock or crops or
who is a member Of a judging team
or demonstration team in fair con-
tests, is eligible. He must have the
recommendation of his county
agent, vocational teacher or club
leader. The club will be held on
the Playground from Sept. 4 to II.
Applications must be in the hands
of E. j. Barker, secretary-treasurer,
state board of agriculture, 212 State.
house, Indianapolis, before Aug. Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
INDIANA C. A. R.
WILL CONVENE
AT NEWCASTLE
Veterans Group and Allied
Organization to Open
Meeting Monday.
BIZ Times Special

By Times Special
NEWCASTLE, Ind, June 6.-At-
tendance of 10000 is expected here
for the hfty-second annual encamp-
ment, Indiana department, Grand
Army of the Republic, which will
open Monday to continue through
Thursday.
Mondays activities will include
registration, and a concert in the
evening by the band of the Soldiers
and Sailors orphans home at
KnightstoWn.
Associated organizations will hold
business sessions Tuesday as fol-
lows:
Women's Relief Corps, First
Christian church; Ladies Of the G..
A. r.. First Methodist church;
Daughters of Veterans, Knights of
Pythias hall; Sons Of Veterans, Elks
Club, and Sons Of Veterans Auxil-
larry, Odd Fellow hall.
G.. A. r. business sessions will be
held wednesday and Thursday at
the Masonic temple.
One of the features of the en-
campment, the annual parade, will
move Wednesday afternoon. 1t will
be comprised Of ten divisions, each
with a marshal and two aids.
In the line of March will be seven
bands, including that of the
K0ightstown institution, the
Knightstown high school, Eleventh
infantry, U. S. A.; Hagerstown, La
fayette K. Of P, Middletown and
Sulphur Springs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
Second Trial of
Murder Case to
Open June II
By United Press

BIZ United Press
MARION, Ind, June 6.-Failure
to link skull and torso found near
here as parts of the same body, has
resulted in preparations for a Sec
ond trial June II, Of Edward Blotz,
charged with first degree murder
in connection with the death of
Thomas Tucker.
Several vertebrae were removed
from the skull and torso by Coroner
O. L. Stout in an effort to identify
the body, which the state charges, is
that Of Tucker. Prison authorities
announced it was not fuckers. In
ability to find the fifth and sixth
vertebrae prevented a positive COM
parison of the bones. Stout based
his opinion on the state of preserva-
ton of the skull.
Blotz is in Jail in Hartford CITY.
where the case was taken on a
change of venue. At the first trial.
a jury disagreed, chiefly because of
the failure of the state to prove the
torso was that of Tucker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
Veteran. 81, Dies

By ItnteS Special
WESTFIELD, Ind, June 6.-Na-
than Johnson, 81, one. Of the thirty
four Civil war veterans remaining
in Hamilton county, is dead at his
home here. He enlisted in the
Union army during the fall of 1862
and re-enlisted twice. He was dis
charged in December, 1866, as a
member Of Company H, Fifty
seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
He had part in the battles of
Chickamauga, Peach Tree creek.
New Hope church, Shiloh, Nash
vile, and was close to the father of
Judge K. M. Lands, now baseball
commissioner, when he was killed
during the battle of Kenesaw noun
tain. He was the father of thirteen
children and had thirty three grand
children and ten great-grandclail-
dren.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
BUYERS IGNORE
new COAL LAW
Wabash County and City
School Board Act
By Times Special

By I9meS Special
WABASH, Ind, June Ga stat
ute enacted by the 1881 legislature
requiring use Of Indiana coal by
public institutions was ignored by
Wabash county commissioners and
the local school board in purchasing
fuel for use next winter.
Explaining the commissioners &C.
ton, County Attorney w. H. Ander-
son said:
I'VE simply followed the law as
it now is when we let contracts for
smokeless coal to be used at the
courthouse, Memorial hall. the
county inflrmary, county hail. the
county inf1rmary, county Jail and
county highway department build
ing. The bill passed by the state
legislature this year providing that
all institutions maintained through
public taxation must use Indiana
coal is not a law as yet because it
ala not contain an emergency clause
and the Governor has not issued his
proclamation yet placing the acts of
the last legislature in effect"
School board members said that
Indiana coal is not as satisfactory
as that from other states. and ex-
pressed an opinion that before If
could be used, changes in school
furnaces VIII be necessary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
SUIT ASKS $4,000
Bank Makes Demand of
C. C. Shipp and Others.
By Times Special

By Times Special
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, June ga
suit filed in Shelby circuit court
here by the Continental National
bank of Indianapolis demands $40
600 of G. G. Shipp. the Flat Rock
Development Company and Jesse
Howard.
In addition to the money, alleged
due on notes, the bank asks that
an alleged fraudulent conveyance
of property be set aside.
It is charged that on April 4
Shipp conveyed $50 acres of land
to the company for the purpose of
evading payment of notes to the
bank, and that Howard accepted a
mortgage on other property with
knowledge of alleged fraudulent
purpose.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
HOOSIER LEADS
RESCUE OF 500
IN SAIP WRECK
Naval Veteran on Bridge of
of Craft Sent to
Grounded Liner.
BIZ Times Special

BIZ Times Special
VALPARAISO. Ind. June g.
Captain Edward J. Marquart, for
mer Valparaiso man, now COM
mander Of the United States navy's
newest fighting ship, the Louisville,
IS credited with saving the lives Of
some 500 passengers aboard the liner
Harvard which went aground in
log at Point Arguelo, north of Los
Angeles.
The Louisville, at the time a dis
treSS call was received from the
liner, was engaged in an economy
test, with fire under only one boiler.
The other seven we're fired at
once and the fighting craft went
on her errand of mercy at a speed
of thirty-three knots an hour.
Marquart was graduated from
Valparaiso high school, and the
night he received his diploma was
notified of his appointment TO the
United States naval academy. He
has been in the navy thirty years
and is a veteran of the Spanish
American and World wars. He is
a brother Of Fred AIarquart, Porter
county assessor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
City and County
Prepare to Test
Code on Traffic

BIZ Times Special
MARION, Ind, June ga Grant
county court will be called upon to
decide whether city traffic regula-
tions are applicable to a parking
area around the county courthouse
here, it was indicated following re-
tusal Of County Auditor Arthur
Green to permit a city traffic sign
TO be erected in the area.
To bring the case to a test, Will
liam White, city street commission
er, and County Auditor Green, ar
ranged a setting. White took the
sign to a light standard in the
courthouse area, preparatory to
erecting it, and Green ordered him
not to place the sign.
County commissioners ruled sew
eral weeks ago that the new traffic
cooe' which was adopted a year ago.
put never enforced, and which pro-
nloltS parking on any city street
longer than thirty minutes between
l a. m. and 5 a. m, should not affect
the courthouse area.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
COURT IMPOSES
TWO S. FINES
ON FIRE CHIEF
Noisy Hearing Results
When Son Is Tried on
Charge of Striking Girl.
By Times Special

BIZ Times Special
EVANSVILLE, Ind, June 6. -
Following noisy scene in City
Judge Eichel's court, caused by Fire
Chief Carter, whose son, William,
was on trial charged with assault
and battery on Miss Alberta Macer,
she filed a $1,000 damage suit
against young Carter.
Remarking that it appeared to
be six Of one and half dozen of
the other" Judge Eichel dismissed
the assault and battery charge. Miss
Macer testified Carter BACKED her
eye and bruised her head. He said
she attempted to scratch him and
pull his hair, and that he merely
pushed her away.
Assails Attorney
The disturbance during the trial
started when the fire chief from the
witness stand charged that an at
torney offered to get the case
quashed.
I told him I'd go to hell on a
hot rock before I'd pay cent to
anybody" the chief yelled. Ell
forts to calm him were futile.
Prosecutor Lynn asked for the
name Of the attorney.
None Of your business" Carter
said. i don't have to tell unless
the judge tells me to-"
After several more sharp ex-
changes, Carter said the attorney
was Loren Kiely. In the meantime
the court had imposed two SIS fines
on Carter for contempt.
Lynn explained that he knew
nothing Of Kiely's interest in the
case until Carter made the charge.
well, nobody's accusing you of
getting any Of it" Charles Lafol-
lette, counsel for the son, retorted.
Declares Girl Drunk
The son said that he accompa-
MED Miss Macer, Gilbert Pf1sterer
and Miss Betty Kissinger. He said
all partook of liquor.
"How drunk was the girl?" Carter
was asked.
MAN, she was drunk as an OWL"
he replied.
At the conclusion of the trial,
Fire Chief Carter announced:
IF I have to pay $40 in fines, I'm
going to pay 81 more for punching
Lorin Kelley in the nose"
Asked if he intended to force
payment, Judge Eichel said, 81
guess So"
Shortly after the city court hear
ing, Kiely fled the $1,000 suit for
Miss Macer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
store Buying Group Meets

bN Tunes Speet1B
GREENSBURG,I nd, June g.
About fifty persons engaged in
merchandising in Indiana, repre-
senting about twenty stores in every
part of the state which are mem
bers Of buying group, met here as
guests Of the Minear department
store. Group members were pres
ent from ConnerSville, Noblesville,
Lebanon, Charlottesville, Frankfort,
Peru, La Porte, Crown Point, Ko-
kono, Bloomington, Goshen, Elwood,
North Manchester, winchester. Vim
cennes. Winchester, Richmond
Rochester, Franklin, Union City
and Valparaiso.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
Maxwell Medal Awarded
By Times Special

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, June g.
The James Darwin Maxwell medal.
which is awarded each year to the
outstanding Indiana university
senior member Of the Women's
Athletic Association, has been pre-
sented for this year to Miss Helen
Stewart, Williamsport. Miss Stew
art was awarded the medal for her
high scholastic standing, activities
on the campus, character and &C
tive interest in w. A. A. She is a
member Of Phi Mu, Mortar Board,
Eta Sigma Phi, Bi Lambda Theta,
and was vice-president of w. A. A.
this year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
sanitarium Decision Near
By Times Special

MUNCIE, Ind, June 6.-Commis-
sioners of Grant and Delaware
counties will meet here June 18 to
take final action on a proposed five
county tuberculosis sanitarium,
which will be located near Marion.
Land for the sanitarium has been
offered by Grant county farmer
who also will give $1,000 in cash if
the counties will construct and
maintain the hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
HayFeUer
Sufferers
Will Meet

~ United Press
NEWCASTLE, Ind, June e.
Members Of the Hay Fever Suffer-
ers Association viii hold their an
nual picnic and reunion in Henry
County Memorial park here Sunday,
June Ia, it Is announced by Arthur
Kendall, Newcastle, association
president. A basket dinner will be
srved at ll:45 a. m.
All the meetings have been held
In the local park and attendance
has increased each year. There
we're 165 present last year from In
diana, Ohio and Illinois
The organization was formed sew
eral years ago at Petoskey, Mich,
where a group Of fever sufferers
had gathered. Later it was decided
TO hold reunion each year just
before the start Of the northward
journey to escape the disease.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
Easy Bar Admission Fought

By Times Special
SOUTH BEND, Ind, June g.
Opposition to what they term
wholesale" admissions to the bar
for city and county officials was
voiced at a meeting of younger
members of the st. Joseph County
Bar. Admission Of Gladys M. Mon
roe, city clerk, was mentioned in
the objections. AS qualifications she
cited four-year high school course
and several years of clerical work in
public Office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
SUIT FOLLOWS
MURDER TRIAL
Widow Seeking Recovery of
$500 Insurance.
By Times Special

By Times Special
PRINCETON, Ind, June 6.-Mrs.
Nancy White, widow of Francis M.
White, of whose murder DR.. j. K.
Cunningham, Princeton dentist, was
acquitted several weeks ago, has
filed suit in Gibson circuit court
here seeking $500 from the Indem-
nifty Life Insurance Company of In
dianapolis.
The money Is sought as the
amount of an insurance policy car
ried on the life of White. The
widow alleges the company has in
formed her it will not pay.
The body Of White, who died Of a
bullet wound, was found in a gran
airy of farm owned by DR.. Cum
bingham, which the dead man had
occupied as a tenant. Authorities
have been unable to clear up cir
cunstances surrounding the death.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
Road Building Proposed
By Times Special

By Iln1eS Special
MUNCIE, Ind, June 6.-Construc-
ton Of state Road 21 from Peru to
Richmond, passing through Marion
and Muncie, is proposed by the IN
diana highway commission. The
proposal was placed before Della
ware county commissioners Coun-
ties are asked to obtain land for
an eighty-foot right-of-way. The
Muncie Chamber Of Commerce IA
vorS the proposal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
RepubIican wins Contest
By Times Special

BIZ Tunes Special
GOSHEN, Ind, June civilian
B. lie, Elkhart, Republican, has
been declared elected judge of Elk
hart superior court by a margin of
112 votes over Orrin M. ConIey.
Elkhart, Democrat. The decision was
made by Special Judge A. B. Chip
man, Plymouth, in Elkhart circuit
court. Conley, now acting as judge,
appeared elected by nine votes last
November. Hile filed suit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06
AcquittaI in Arson Case

By Times Special
Upton, Ind, June Ga jury
IN Upton circuit court here ac-
quilted DR.. j. H. Ferguson Of Kemp
ton, charged with arson and con-
spiracy to defraud an insurance
company. An unoccupied house
owned by the defendant was burned
in January. Walter Dick, now
serving a term for arson in the state
prison, charged he set the fire on
instructions Of DR.. Ferguson.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-06

d THeS HpeClQJ
ANDERSON. Ind, June 6-Two
youths. who were trapped in a box
car when door was suddenly
slammed shut, shouted for six hours
before they brought a passerbv and
ponce to their rescue. The youths.
Raleigh Cole, II, and Cletus ShauI
49, were en- route from their homes
at Vlllaricka, Ca, to South Bend
where jobs at an airport awaited
them. They crawled into the box
car to sleep. wa