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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-18

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summarily ordered to retreat and
replied with, You lousy bunch Of
Cooled off in misty rain with
naught but a hangover and the
guards bonfire to warm him, he was
released.
With guard patrols roaming in
Shelburn and Sullivan, union SYM
pathizers met them with the curb
comments of tin soldiers" and
"powder-puff boys"
But the tin soldiers" proved to
be of stern enough stuff to end
pool-hall plotting and street ha-
rangues.
Merchants in the county's towns
shook their heads" Business is
bad enough without this they said.
Brigadier- General D. Wray De-
PREF of Shelbyville agreed with
them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-18
ATTORNEY GENERALS
MOTHER HAS STROKE
Mrs. Barbara +. LutZ, rs, Seriously
I'll at Home in BOOnville.

BIZ Times Special
BOONVILLE, Oct. 18.-Mrs. Bar
bara f. Lutz. 76, mother of Philip
Lutz Jr., Indiana encouragement,
is dangerously i'll al her home here
following a stroke of paralysis suf-
fered after her return fro the
worlds fair.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
PASTORS URGED
I 0 A I I EN- D
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4 d


Ward Cele, pastor of First Christian
Church, South Bend, Ind, representing
the Federal Council Of Churches, and
Rev. c. H. Stull, field secretary, Bap-
list denomination, Granville, repre-
senting the Ohio Council of Churches.
The sessions will be not merely for
addresses but for discussion Of the
evangelistic program leading up to
Easter and Pentecost.
A few of the many pertinent ques-
tions to be discussed at this confer
ence are: aCan churches and high
schools cooperate in local youth and
religious Institutes 2" "When does real
Evangelism begin in the life of an in
dividual?" "What elements in the
Oxford groups experience are helpful
in Evangelism ~ How can psych-
iatry help the pastor in his work? !"
"Can pastors cooperate in maintain
ing religious clinics %, and "What is
meant by social Evangelism 2"
The purpose Of the conference is
best expressed in the words Of the
recent Ohio State Pastors Convention:
To encourage "in every evangelistic
church,. during the pre-Easter season
definite effort by the pastor and his
laymen both in the individual parish
and in cooperation with other
churches to. revitalize the individual
believers faith, to support him under
! the great strain of these times and
to- win other men to Jesus Christ and
to secure on the part of Youth their
/ joyful and intelligent place in the
Christian fellowship and service"
at is our earnest expectation that
out of these conferences shall come a
4 fresh release of the spirit of God
throughout the Easter season anu
! Pentecost and the empowering of pas
tors and laymen to be effective wit
+ nesses in the strategic times to come. =
! Every pastor in this county is urged
to attend and take with him several
delegates from his own church.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17

estate should be relieved of its taxa
tion burden but contended that the
sales tax was the open wedge for in
creases in the percentage of tax and
that it might reach unbearable proper
tions In support Of this argument,
they pointed to the increases that have
been made in the gasoline taxes.
A standing vote of those present
gave those in opposition TO the sales
tax a decided majority, although
number refused to vote on either side.
State Representative P. E. Ward,
of Geauga county, gave brief talk
upon the school situation in Ohio.
Mr.. Ward declared that the state
was getting in deeper and deeper in
the matter Of giving aid to weak
school districts. He condemned the
practice Of allowing the state depart
inent of education to determine which
schools should be given state aid, de-
claring that counties (which send the
biggest delegations and make the most
noise" are the ones that get the money
while others equally as deserving do
not get it.
He declared that the state constitu-
tion provides for the state support Of
education and that he is of the opinion
that some method must be devised to
give all schools proportionate share,
upon some equitable basis, of state
support.
He declared that he does not favor
any new taxes for school purposes,
only replacement taxes that will re-
lieve real estate of some of the bur-
den.
A rising vote Of thanks was given to
the three members of the House for
bringing information on the important
subject Of taxation
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
S. II. Hefhfron If Talks
To Rotary Club
LONDON MAN OUTLINES PLAN
OF OPERATION AND SCOPE OF
REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
CREDIT CORPORATION

s. R. Heffron, of London, former
Madison county agricultural agent and
a recognized authority on farm and
farming methods, was the guest
speaker at the weekly meeting of the
London Rotary club on Wednesday
noon at the Neil hotel, and spoke
briefly Of the plan of operation of the
regional agricultural credit corpora
ton. !.
Mr.. Heffron outlined the method of
the loaning of money to experienced
farmers with adequate security for
farming andilivestock operations, the
agency for this district being located
in Columbus in charge of Harry G.
Beale, formerly of Mt. Sterling. This
corporation already has loaned more
than million and half dollars to
farmers in this federal reserve dis
trict.
The speaker told of the various
types of loans available and suggested
ways and means of making the best
use of the credit corporation in this
section, the address being of much in
terest to the members of the club.
1t was announced that President
Otto Mees, Of Capital university, Co
lumbus, will be the speaker next We'd
nesday.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
SALES TAX BILL
AUTHOR SPEAKS
Continued From Page One)


vinced to- the contrary before the
Spaght bill comes up for a vote, he will
support the sales tax idea, introduced
by the author Of the measure.
Mr.. Spaght made a very able pre-
sentation of the sales tax plan. He
declared that the sales tax is a con-
sumer's tax and that merchants will
not be called upon to absorb the tax.
He pointed to the trial of the sales
tax idea in Mississippi in support of
his contention that the base of taxa
tion must be widened and that a 2eo
sales tax will relieve the burden upon
taxation. o"3
Representative Spaght pointed out
that the tax will be collected by the
retailer upon every sale and that the
state tax commission will distribute
the tax back to the counties upon the
basis Of population and that the bud
get commission in the various counties
will allocate the money to the various
taxing districts in the county.
Many merchants present objected to
the Spaght measure upon the ground
that the tax cannot be passed ON in
these highly competitive times and
that absorption of the tax by the re-
taller would spell ruin for great
many merchants. Several expressed
their agreement to the idea that real
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
G HU R CH NJ E N
TO HOLD MEET.
Continued From Page one)

A~sOAiSAhAoSb \ oAiA = as Sii1l
the stirring pieces of Civil war days.
Rev. A. H. Beckett, pastor of the
local church acted as master of cere-
monies, and asked Floyd Williams TO
lead the singing of some of the old
time hymns, with Mrs. Dale Overly at
the piano. The Rev. Ivan l.. Wilkins
gave the invocation. Miss Allaire
Beckett played piano solo, entitled
"Black Hawk" waltz which she follow
ed with an encore, "The Maiden's
Prayer" The Lafayette Mems Quar-
tette then rendered a selection.
The speaker of the evening, DR.. E.
H. Roberts, superintendent Of the
Springfield District of the Methodist
church gave the address.
"Denominational lines," he said,
"are likely to be due to environment
or upbringing. First impressions are
usually lasting and whatever later af-
filiations are formed, they remain. 1t
is broadening experience to cross
over into another spiritual realm oc-
casionally.
The Church may be a community
builder deepening our loyalty to the
finest things in life, country, family,
community. 1t encourages sympathy
for those who need our friendliness,
such as the 100000 young people, thru
with school, yet unemployed. The
Church has something to offer to peo-
pie which no other agency can, a
strengthening and an abiding faith.
The task now requires more team
work The. causes for division are
now things of the past. This cooper
alton requires thoughtful planning.
There is need also for greater conf
dence in ourselves and in our neigh
bors, as Gods instruments to accom-
plish this.
Among the churches represented
were the Mt. Sterling Presbyterian
church, Trinity Episcopal church, the
London Methodist church, the London
Presbyterian church, the Lafayette
Methodist church and the Plain City
Methodist church.
The members of the committee in
charge were Dale Overly and Rev. A.
III Beckett.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
SPORTSMEN
WILL ENJOY
Continued From Page one)

known public speaker of Columbus,
and business man, banker and philos-
opher, will give the principal address.
He is known as the pinch hitter" and
will bring a message of good cheer to
The assembly.
d representative ST the state CON
servation department has been invited
TO be present to outline in brief the
plans of the state for the coming year.
Music will be provided by Earl Rob
inson and his orchestra and some sur
prise stunts are being arranged.
Officers and directors for the coming
year will be elected and prizes award
ed the winners in the annual fishing
contest conducted by the association.
E. w. Johnson is president and will
act as postmaster. He is noted as a
sportsman and has been identified with
the fish and game organization since
its formation many years ago. 1t is
expected that sportsmen from all
counties adjoining Madison viii BE-
present for the evening.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
n E W 7 E NJ P lie
TO BE 0PE N Ed
CONTINUED From Page One)

from all parts of Ohio are expected to
be present.
The program calls for the comforting
of the Master Mason degree upon two
candidates, the first section to be con-
ferred in the afternoon, beginning at
$3.50 o'clock, and the second beginning
at 7::30 o'clock.
Past Masters of the lodge will have
charge of the confersing of the degree
upon one candidate, the regular Off
GERS of the lodge to handle the work IN
the other initiation. Members Of the
Craftsman's club Of Chandler lodge
will assist in both exemplifcations.
A dinner will be served to. the mem
bers of the lodge and guests at 6
o'clock and it is expected that num-
Der Of officers Of the Blue Lodge,
Chapter, Council, Knights Templar,
Scottish Rite from many sections of
Ohio will be present for the degree
work and the dinner, with members OF
county lodges also in attendance.
The first spade-full of earth in the
excavation for the new temple was
turned on May Q, 1882, and the corner
stone laying was held on July 10, in
the presence of many high officers OF
the Masonic lodge in Ohio.
The new temple is located on the
corner of Main and Fifth streets and
the front portion was remodeled from
the old Minshall homestead, sold to
the lodge by DR.. j. c. Hunt, prominent
London veterinarian and Mason now
residing in Oregon.
The main building which houses the
lodge quarters proper. is two stories
high and includes a basement, dining.
room and lodge room, Complete equip
ment has been installed and the quar-
ters also include a stage, craftsman
club rooms, balcony, etc. The mair
lodge room is 40 by SO feet with stage
IL by 3d. A smaller lodge room is
located in the front portion, available
for meetings of the lodge bodies wher
it is unnecessary to use the mair
room. Club rooms are located in the
front portion for use of members ant
their guests. S. .%41
1t is worthy of note that. the open
ing meeting on February % will be
held just four years after the quarters
over the London Exchange bank which
have been used since the fire, were
made ready for occupancy. Follow
ing the fire on February 20, 1925
members and officers of the lodge met
secured the new quarters and were
ready to open lodge on February %
1929. Many articles of equipment
were donated, others purchased, the
entire equipment of the lodge being
destroyed in the fire that swept half
Of a business block here with one Of
the heaviest fire losses in the history
Of tho city.
Officers and trustees of the temple
association largely responsible for the
new temple age, NJ. 3. Cannon, presi-
dent, c. E. Snyden vice president,
Clinton Morse, secretary, B. F. Wild
man, treasurer, and. r. V. d. Coons
and r. d. Landsittel.
r. D. Landsittel also is Worshipful
Master of Chandler Lodge at the pres
ent time, other officers being: May
nard Dickerson, senior warden; Fred
Rowand, junior warden; Frank Far
quhar, senior deacon; c. E. Snyder,
junior deacon; George w. Clark, sec
retary; r. w. Boyd, treasurer; w. H.
Culpeper, chaplain; Walter Brown, ty-
Ter; Frank S. Stone, John w. Dicker-
son, stewards.
0
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
RUBE BETCHTEL
GETS POSITION
Continued From Page one)

ledo, former vice president of the
Ohio Association of Football Coaches
and is one Of the best known officials
in baseball and football in the mid
west.
1t is of interest here also to note
that the new Toledo manager, Steve
O,Neill, coach of the Toledo Mud
Hens last year and one of the greatest
coachers of all time, is close friend
of Herb Lanigan, well known London
athletic official.
During Lanigan's period of umpirine
in the New York Pennsylvania league
in recent years, O'Neill was manager
of the Sycamore baseball club.
Bechtel was one of the greatest all
round athletic stars in the history OF
Wittenberg and many of the older res
idents of London and vicinity have
witnessed his work en- the gridiron ano
the diamond
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
SCHOOL LUNCH
BIG S i CCESS
Continued From Page One)


improvement in. the work of the chill.
dren, as a result Of their having one
full, well-balanced meal day.
The Federation of Women's clubs is
exceedingly grateful to the commun.
ity for the splendid response to its ap-
peal for help in carrying on this nee
essary work. One hundred dollars in
cash has been contributed, in addition
to quantities of food and labor. 1t is
estimated that five dollars will provide
one lunch for the children, although if
the number continues to grow, more
will be required. The children of the
Central school building gave $500 to
the fund, and those of the eighth
grade 1920 as a valentine.
Mrs. J.; Scott Chenoweth, chairman
Of the committee in charge Of serv-
ing. the meals, states, that the lunches
are all provided for through next week
but that she will be glad to have peo-
pie telephone her who will be respon-
sible for the work beginning with
Monday, the twenty-seventh.
Mention cannot too often be made
of the generosity of the Eagles who
have not only provided the building
and the equipment for carrying on the
lunches, but have also bought new
utensils for the convenience Of those
doing the cooking.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17

AOtAL4AAt-6t II lAi1l 4 ass WY
dered from the u S. Biological SasVeS
for the campaign. s
Orders for the bait in Madison count
ty varied from one can per farm n
most cases to % cans on one large
farm.
Red Squill is being used on fish
meat and cereal for the campaign
This rat poison is relatively harmless
to human beings, domestic animals,
and poultry, but is very toxic to rats
and house mice.
Losses from the ravages Of rats
amount to thousands of dollars each
year in Madison county and millions
of dollars each year in the United
States.
The organized campaign on Febru-
ary % will go far in controlling rats
in this county. !.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
CONTINUED From Page One)


guments of the Mort plan proponents,
the Governor and his advisers insist
that taxpayers cannot stand the huge
burden it would impose upon them.
Meanwhile the administration is striv-
ing diligently to work out compro-
mise solution which will assure teach
ers' compensation and maintain ade-
quate opportunities for children.
Typical of newspaper comment is
that of the Republican Cincinnati
Times Star which says:
Governor White told the Associa-
ton of Ohio Boards of Education in
Columbus that it would be impossible
to raise the twenty-seven million dol
lars in additional taxes called for by
the Mort plan.
"A few hours later q resolution fav-
rorihs that plan was adopted by the
association without a dissenting vote.
"TWenty-seven millions year would
be only a start in the additional taxa
tion contemplated by supporters of the
Mort plan. Their real goal is fig
ure much higher than that. The claim
that the plan would bring relief to real
estate is of course mere window dress
Ing, It might bring some relief to
real estate ia the rural districts, altha
that IS doubtful Il would not bring
any relief of any sort to real estate
in the more populous. counties. AT the
same time those counties would be
forced to take on tremendous added
burden each year in sending millions
to the poorer counties of the state.
There might be some benefit in
normal times in discussing the merits
and faults of a proposal like the Mort
plan. At present, with the problem of
the depression in our hands, talk about
raising minimum Of twenty seven
millions and maximum of forty or
fifty millions year in additional tax
alton for the schools is absurd. 1t
would be not only unjust but bad pol
icy to make the attempt and the
money, as practical matter, can. not
be raised whether the attempt is made
or not"
Resentment aroused by Governor
Whites proposals to tax amusement
admissions and certain unessential
commodities likewise is not justified if
no feasible alternative plan is offered,
in the opinion of editorial commenta-
tors. Pointing out that the Ohio exec
utive and Governor McNutt, of In
diana are being assailed, the independ-
ent Cincinnati Enquirer demands that
their critics offer better tax programs
before condemning theirs. 1t says:
Governor White and Governor Nc
Mutt are now targets as result of
frankness. Both have suggested forms
of taxation. Both seem willing to ac-
cept any better plan that can be Of
fered. But the clamor does not take
the place of positive and creative
thinking. Negative abuse is no sub
stitute.
1T is really up to legislatures to re-
turn to their ancient function. If leg
islatures have better things to offer,
now is the time, while they are in ses-
sion and theirs is the job. The plain
truth is that too often it is only in
the chief executive that we find any
comprehensive or coherent understand
ing of the needs of the common
W. alth."
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
PALMER RESIGNS
ASC0. c MANAGER
CONTINUED From Page one)

early in 1881, the London guard quin-
tet entered the cage tourney at Colum-
bus as underdogs, and came through
with -four brilliant victories in the
space of Ia hours to win the regi-
mental championship and trophy
which the team now holds.
The company cage team under
Palmer's direction, has won total OF
"a games, lost IL contests, and scored
2T42 points He also directed the com
pa4y activities last summer at Camp
Perry where the baseball team won
the regimental title, and when he suf-
fered a sprained ankle in a softball
game, turned his attention to other
athletic activities and assisted the reg
mental chaplain, Rev. F. G. f.. Ran
dolph, of Iondon, in the general di-
rection of the athletic contests for the
entire regiment.
Local basketball experts state that
the Company G cage team is in top
form at this time and it is believed
that the boys have good chance to
retain the regimental trophy in the
tourney to be staged within a short
time in Columbus.
Manager Alexander has been handi-
capped in his play this year by reason
of illness and has taken part in but
one OF. two of the games. He is rec
ognized as one Of the best basketball
players ever to don suit in this sec
ton. sa
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
AN I'LL WIND
THAT CAUGHT
CONTINUED From Page 0ne)

ders into your eyes or merrily toss
ing your hat across the street, this
garage door closed before Morrissey
intended that it should, and while he
was not quite out of the doorway.
AS matter of fact, Morrissey
found himself quite unable to get out
of the doorway.
Most Annoying
The reason for this was very sim
pie, though, to be sure, most annoy
ing. Morrissey discovered, much to
his distress, not to mention embar-
rassment, that the seat of his trous-
ers was firmly caught in the closed
door. The door has patent closing
lock, but never was Morrissey more
thoroughly convinced as to its eff
cacy. He tried to do a "face about
to get into position to unlock the
door, but-well, he just couldn'tl
That is not without disastrous re-
suits to his trousers.
Of all the things person can dc
in emergencies, such as calling the
fire department in case of fire, the
police in case of robbery, ETC., there
didn't seem to be any action to take
for this particular kind of occasion.
Couldn't Even Call
In fact, Morrissey couldn't ever
call for help-just plain ''help." fo1
anyone nearby-because the thunder
and wind were making too much
noise for him to be heard.
SO he just stood there.
it was thus that Mfa' asses
discovered him, several minutes later
when she went to the garage to in.
vestigate why Morrissey had not
come into the house. She had heare
him drive the car into the garage
and wondered what had happened.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
GR0NE CITY R0BRER
SUop pE1I IS i,

, 0OoI ANl io IL = I Is4N - y
Charged with participation in the
robbery of Grove City Bank last year,
Frank Gantano, 20, of Canton, has
been returned to the Franklin county
jail, in Columbus.
Police said he is member of the
Frank Circone gang which held up
the bank. Several members of the
gang are serving terms for their parts
IN the holdup. Gantano, who was cap
tured in Massillon, was returned by
Franklin county officers.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
CAGE TOURNEY
AT SOUTH S0LON
Continued From Page One)


announced by the committee in charge
composed Of Supt. H. L. Sans, Mt
Sterling, Supt. A. B. Murray, Plair
City, and Supt. Walter Allison, Ca
naan centralized are as follows:
Tuesday night, February 21-Mt
Sterling VS.. Canaan. This game will
be called at 7:30 o'clock and will be
the only contest staged that night.
Friday night, February 24-The
winner of the Mt. Sterling Canaan
game will play Rosedale, the Monroe
Centralized team will meet Sedalia,
the Fairfield centralized squad will
play South Solon and West Jefferson
will clash with Plain City.
Saturday afternoon, February 25--
The winners of the Friday night
games will play for the right to COM
pete in the finals to be held Saturday
night, beginning at 2 o'clock.
Saturday Night Championship and
consolation games, play to be called al
5 clock
Officials for the games are as foi-
lows: Williams, Columbus; Rosenthal,
and Ross, Lilly Chapel.
Williams and Ross will handle the
game on Tuesday night
and the play in the Friday night con-
tests, with Rosenthal and Ross work.
ng the semi-fnals on Saturday after
noon and the finals Saturday night.
SO fan Is is known. no aiTls games
vail be play "a during the tourney, az
though original plans called for an
exhibition game between two county
girls teams.
Last year Fiain City Won the ~s0r
lament title from Monroe and both
,eams took part in the district play at
The London high team
enters the district tournament each
1ear without county competition.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-17
Visiting in South

Judge and Mrs. E. E. Cheney of
Urbana, well-known in London and
Madison county, are in Sarasota, Fla,
where they are visiting their son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Slater and son Bobby and with Mr..
and Mrs. C. G. Slater.