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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
"a INDIANA ARTISTS
MAY ENTER EXHIBIT
Group Chosen from 81 in
State Is Announced.

Names of IL Indiana artists and
two sculptors, whose work was
chosen as the most representative
of the state by 81 fellow HooSier
artists, were announced today by
Wilbur Peat, John Heron Art In
stitute director.
Their work is to be placed in the
first National Exhibition of Amer
lean Art, May 10 through July Is,
in New York.
They are Clifton Wheeler, Rey-
nolds Selfridge, Edmund G.. Schild-
knecht, Marie Goth, Donald T.
Fattison, Oakley Richey and
Henrik M. Mayer, all of Indian
apolis; Curry Bohm, Edward K.
Williams and Will Vawter, Nash
vile; Lawrence McConaha, Rich
mond, and Ruthven H. Byrum,
Anderson, artists, and Paul Baus,
indianapolis, and Forrest Stark,
Fort Wayne, sculptors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
REPUBLICAN EDITORS
TALK ORGANIZATION
VanNuys' Attack on WPA
Hailed With GIee.
Continued From Page One)

Missouri farm wife, who was the
hit" of the Republican grass
roots" convention at Springfield, ILL.,,
last summer.
A ballroom packed by editors and
G. :. P. leaders from all parts OF
the state cheered vigorously as she
ripped into the New Deal, particu-
larly its farm policies with which
she is most familiar.
Plea Startles Listeners
Mrs. Simmons, first woman ever
to make the principal address at
the editors meeting in it's half
century of existence, startled her
listeners by pleading for an unin-
structed Indiana delegation at the
national convention.
Paul Maddox, Bloomfield, was
elected president to succeed Ray
mond Sellers, Franklin. Theodore
Williams, Warsaw, was placed in
line for the next association S
presidency when he was elected
treasurer. Neil McCallum, Bates
vile, was reelected secretary.
Throughout yesterday and last
night, the editors discussed candi-
dates for Governor and cheered the
sensational charges by Democratic
Senator Frederick VanNuys that
the Work Progress Administration
in Indiana is being used as a po-
litical club to line up delegates for
Lieut.. Gov. M. Clifford Townsend.
Makes Good Campaign Stock
The Senator said yesterday that
precinct committeeman in many Sec
tions of the state were being given
WPA key jobs in return for delegate
pledges.
The c. o. P. editors gleefully
noted that Senator VanNuys was
Joined in his attack by Pleas E.
Greenlee, ousted secretary of Gov.
McNutt and a Townsend rival for
the Democratic nomination.
THAT stuff sure makes swell CAPT.
tai for us to use in the campaign"
said one leading Republican editor.
Its right down our alley" Senator
VanNuys was commended for his
stand in an association resolution.
The opinion expressed by most edi-
tors is that Raymond Springer 1882
loser to Gov. McNutt, now is in the
strongest position of any candidate
in the race.
The name of Joseph Andrew, La
fayette, state Representative, was
mentioned frequently in speculation
as to a dark horse"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
Ask Roosevelt's Support
on Beech Grove Project
Sponsors of Housing Plan
Wire President for
Definite Word.

The National Suburban Home
stead Society of America, sponsors
of proposed $2,500000 housing
project in Beech Grove, today
sought the support of President
Roosevelt.
In a telegram signedby SAB per-
sons the society said it had been
unable to obtain any definite re-
Spouse from government officials re-
garding the project.
The organization hopes that the
Reconstruction Finance Corp. will
provide funds and that the Federal
Housing Administration will be the
insuring agency according to Bert
Wilhelm, president.
100000 Already Pledged
Six HUNDRED members already have
pledged 100000 for the purchase
of site. Houses ranging in price
from $4,000 to $4,000 are to be built
on one-half to two-acre tracts, &C
cording to the proposal.
There seems to be some question
in the minds of authorities in
Washington whether this project
should be developed by the Federal
government or whether an effort
should be made to enlist private
capital" the telegram states.
The telegram charges that work.
ing men would be unable to obtain
a fair loan from private source
and asks the President ito con-
slider this from all angles and come
to, conclusion that the poor man
has a right and a place in the
United States"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
TROLLEY FARE
CUT is SOUGHT
Club Federation to Press
for Reduction Here,
Wetter Saws.

The Federation of Community
Civic Clubs is to press actively for
a reduction of street car fares, Paul
G. Wetter, president, said today.
The organization feels that such
a reduction would increase company
revenues and permit it to pay a
higher mileage rental to the city,
Mr.. Wetter said.
1.-THE railroads have dropped their
rates and have found that their
business has increased. 1t is about
time for the street car company to
fall in line" he said.
Petition Is Filed
The utilities committee has filed
a petition with the Works Board
asking for the reduction, he indi-
Gated.
John F. White, utilities committee
chairman, presented report on the
railway situation last night at the
Federation's monthly meeting in the
Washington. 1t included recon-
mendation that the indianapolis
Railways, Inc, be charged $500 a
mile year for use of the city
streets.
The report also set out that:
When the company surrendered
its franchise it was paying the city
$4,000 a year and practically con-
stituted a monopoly Although the
committee believes the company to
be overcapitalized, it realizes the
great improvements which have
been made in service. The improve
ment does not END the company's
obligation to the city, however.
Urges Natural Gas
Henry G. Atkins, president of E.
G. Atkins & Co., stressed the need
for natural gas in Indianapolis if
industries are to function ade-
quately.
Il believe that natural gas pro-
vided for indianapolis industries
would prove a profitable undertake
ing for the Citizens Gas and Coke
Utility" he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
Frail Lad Who Slew Uncle
Freed, to Live With Aunt
Ak Killing Justified, Squire
Says, After Being Told
of Daily Beatings.
By United Press

By United Press
SELMER, Tenn, April U.s.
Frail, 16-year-old Oscar Hamm got
up before dawn to do the chores on
his Aunt Alice's farm today. He
wanted her to know that he was
grateful because she didn't blame
him for killing his Uncle Perry.
Oscar kille dhis uncle, Perry
Hamrn, with an ak last Monday
because he thought the 59-year -old
farmer was going to give him an
other of the beatings that had been
his lot almost daily since he was 3
years old. County authorities
didn't hear about it until Wednes-
day and Aunt Alice, the slain
mans widow, convinced them at
Oscars arraignment yesterday that
they should keep hands off.
scars good boy and he's well
come to live with me-" Mrs. Hamm
told Squire w. R. Nichols. 81
guess he was sort of justified in
hitting Perry"
Wanted to See Movie
"I've lived with my uncle since
I was g." Oscar testified, land he
beat me almost every day. I wanted
to go down to Corinth (about six
niles and see a Charlie Chan
movie last Monday but he whipped
me for asking.
Il didn't argue. went on
splitting wood. Then at supper he
got up sudden from the table and
I thought he was going to hit me
again. That's when I grabbed the
ak and hit him."
Oscar is underweight and not
strong, his aunt said. His uncle re-
moved him from school several years
ago. Oscar said he'd like to go to
school but guessed he'd never get
the chance"
After neighbors of the Hamms
had substantiated Oscars story OF
frequent b eatings, and another
uncle, Tom Hamm, who swore out
the warrant against him, had told
Squire Nichols that he always con-
sidered Oscar "a good boy" and
would give him home himself,
the squire ruled that the killing
was justified homicide.
Oscar said he'd like to live with
his aunt and take care of the farm
for her." and they went home to-
gether
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
ROOSEVELT MAY
ANSWER CRITICS
IN N. Y. TONIGHT
President Invades Tam
many BailiWick; Nation
Wide Hookup Arranged.
Continued From Page One)

ened to take walk" if Roosevelt
is nominated for reelection.
Democratic leaders expect Presi-
dent Roosevelt's speech tonight to
make a much stronger attack on
New Deal foes than did his Balti-
more speech two weeks ago.
Mr.. Roosevelt is expected to call
for party unity in the forthcoming
national campaigns.
This plea, it was pointed out, will
be in direct answer to Smiths invl-
tation to anti-New Deal Democrats
to walk out" on the Administration
1T the Nov. election.
Democratic leaders of New York,
listed in the doubtful column, plan
a gigantic rally. Leaders of Tam
many Hall, Brooklyn and the Bronx
will be there to mingle with upstate
party lieutenantS.
Keep Eyes on Primaries
The President will leave Wash
ington this afternoon and will be
guest of honor at Hotel Commo-
dore dinner preceding the address
He will spend tonight at his E.
65th-st home and motor to Hyde
Park tomorrow. He expects to re-
turn to Washington either Tuesday
or Wednesday.
Political leaders, meantime, con-
tinued to watch state primaries or
indications of the trend of public
thought on presidential candidates.
In Massachusetts Tuesday,
Democrats elect SO delegates and
Republicans 80 at conclusion of a
comparatively lethargic campaign.
In contrast with recent pri-
maries, in which President RooSe-
welt was unopposed for the Demo-
cratic nomination, Maryland will
ballot May 4 on a choice between
Mr.. Roosevelt and Henry Breckin-
ridge, New York attorney.
Breckenridge plans an intensive
last-week speaking campaign of
Maryland. Politicians are watching
that primary closely for indication
of the Presidents popularity among
Democrats.
Borah, Knox Tilt May IL
The Maryland Republican dele
cation will go uninstructed, since
no candidate has filed, but is ex-
pected to support Gov. Harry Nice
as "favorite son" candidate.
Of major Republican interest is
the Ohio May IL primary, with
Senator William E. Borah and
Frank Knox, Chicago publisher, re-
newing their Illinois fight for dele
gates to the Cleveland convention.
Campaign plans are being held
in allegiance pending Qualification
of the congressional situation,
which includes battles over the
budget-tax and relief appropriation
bills.
Leaders had hoped to adjourn
the first week in June, but now say
Congress may continue through the
Cleveland convention and close
about June Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
LEGION POST TO GIVE
MEDAL AT SHORTRIDGE
Athletic, Scholarship Award to Be
Presented Graduate.

George R. Popp, commander of
Watkins Post 1852, American Legion,
announced that the Osric Mills
Watkins Scholarship and Athletic
Medal again is to be presented to a
boy graduating from Shortridge
High School this June.
Members of the award and
presentation committee are Clarence
T. Myers, Erwin B. McComb, Will
liam P. MCGUIRE, Paul F. Rhoadar-
mer, Hugh S. Thornburg and Mr..
Popp.
The award is offered as a
memorial to Osric Mills Watkins,
who graduated from Shortridge in
1913 and later was killed in action
during the World War.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
POLITICAL FIGHT
OVER TAX BILL
LULLS IN HOUSE
Expected to Break Anew
Monday at Hearing
in Senate.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, April 25.-The
political storm that has ragged about
President Roosevelts budget-tax
bill for nearly two months lulled
today in the House before breaking
anew in the Senate Monday.
The House was in recess, having
completed approximately one-half
of the Is hours allotted to general
debate. Democratic leaders pre-
dicted more than score of amend
ments would be defeated and the
bill passed Friday.
Capital interest centered, mean
time, upon opening of hearings by
the Senate Finance Committee Mon
day. Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr., who did not
appear before the House committee
hearing, is scheduled to be the first
Senate witness.
Meets With Committee
Morgenthau met with the COM
mittee in executive session Thurs
day. He is believed to have said
the House version of the bill de-
signed to balance the ordinary
budget does not meet Mr.. Roose-
velt's demands for revenue to fin
ance farm relief and bonus costs.
The House bill is estimated to
raise only 1903 100000 the first year
and to fall $300,000,00o short of the
Presidents request for $1,137, 000, 900
in new revenue over the next three
years. Mr.. Roosevelt has withheld
public approval of the House bill.
Indications that the House meas
ure will be rewritten in the Sen
ate increased. Passage in its pres
ent form in the House was con-
coded, even by Republican leaders
who have assailed it bitterly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
AWARDS g CONTRACTS
indianapolis Man to Construct
Wabash County Bridge.

Contracts for nine projects, cost
ing $172,984, have been awarded by
the State Highway Commission.
They included
Adams County-Bridge over State
Road 224 over Holthouse ditch, one
mile west of Decatur, and a bridge
over William Smith ditch, one-tenth
mile north of State Road 124. Yost
Brothers, Decatur, $18120.
Wabash County-Bridge on State
Road ia over Silver Greek, two
miles west of State Road 125. r. L.
Schutt, indianapolis, $13,729.
Noble County-Grade separation
on State Road over Baltimore 81
Ohio Railroad at Kimmel Harold
Tharp, Fountain City, $89,134.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
Too Real
By United Press

By United Press
EVANSTON, Ill, April Is.
Disillusioned Northwestern
University students blamed a
night of serious oratory and
one near-riot on their mock
political convention today and
settled soberly to the task of
choosing presidential nomi-
nees for the major parties.
A single disturbance stif1ed
the yawns of many of the
1000 delegates as they opened
their mock convention last
night in the flag -draped
arena" of Patten Gymnasium.
Chauncey Mccormick of the
Chicago Miami Corp. was
blaming the New Deal for un-
employment when one of the
student delegates" arose and
shouted:
Its a liel"
Police arrived in time TO
save the convention from
turning into a football rush.
Professors who sponsored
the election in practical poll
tics did not say whether they
had gamhled on such disil-
iusionment as imported key
note speakers offered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
DESCRIPTION OF BILL
PASSER is BROADCAST

Citizens Warned to Watch $40 Notes
for Blurred Portrait.
Police today broadcast the de-
scription of man who has passed a
number of counterfeit $40 bills in
several local restaurants and hotels
He is usually we'll dressed, be-
tween 30 and IS years old, weighs
40 pounds, and is stockily built,
police said.
The bogus bills according to re-
ports, are New York Federal Re-
serve notes, bearing a blurred por-
trait of Alexander Hamilton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
TELEvlSION is TOPIC
Rotary Club to Hear Purdue u
Professor Tuesday.

Charles Francis Harding. Purdue
University electrical engineering
school head, is to explain television
to Rotary Club members at the
luncheon Tuesday in the Claypool.
Mr.. Harding is president of the La
fayette Rotary Club.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
Class to Hear Parker

Vernon Parker. Y. M. c. A. boys
secretary, is to speak on Youth
and Wings in China at the meeting
tomorrow night of the Meridian
Heigt.,s Presbyterian Church senior
fellowship class.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
'Y BOYS SECRETARY TO
TAKE PART IN FARLEY
Vernon Parker on Program of
Youth Congress in May.

Youth Congress in May.
Vernon D. Parker, boys work Sec
rotary of the indianapolis Y. M. G.
A, has been appointed a member of
the program committee for the first
national Hi-Y Congress at Berea,
KY, May 20 to "a.
Discussions on fCrime and Grim
inals" and Liquor Education" are
to be prepared by Mr.. Parker. He
also is to be in charge of a group
of indianapolis boys who plan to
attend. Branch Hickey, st. Louis
Cardinals vice president, is general
congress chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
ARE YOU INTERESTED I'M
A BETTER JOB?
PLYMOUTH MOTOR CORPORATION
OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY

This advertisement is addressed not only to men
with selling experience but to men now employed
who have never had proper chance to find out
If they could sell.
Applicants chosen by us will be given new type
OF training in automobile salesmanship. A
complete course produced by the industry's FORE
most merchandising men.
Sessions Of this school will be held in the eve
nings for the convenience of applicants who now
have employment.
Upon completion of the training course, those
men who in our opinion measure up 70 require
ments will be placed in the employ of local
Plymouth dealers
If you are in rut and would like to get out .
If you are chained to desk :. If you feel that
you are on treadmill getting nowhere If
you think you would like to grow with Plymouth
=. Apply in person at Room 731. Lincoln Hotel,
Saturday, from 900 A. M. to P. M. Ask for
Mr.. Curtis, PLYMOUTH DIVISION OF
CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
BY SINCLAIR LEWIS

really regret that the embattled farmers
of rs did not salute the British banner which
then was the lawful emblem of their gov
eminent.
If the gangs behind this compulsory flag
salute nonsense do not understand how they're
advertising Massachusetts, to the rest of the
world, it is time the world told them
They are trying to turn that flag from
the symbol of liberty into the symbol of tyr
amy Fascism and death.
I still can't quite believe that the Amer
lean flag and the Swastika flag are one.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25

Elected Venezuelan President
By United Press
CARACAS, Venezuela, April 25.-
Gen. Eleazar Lopez Contreras to-
day was elected by Congress to serve
a seven-year term as President of
Venezuela.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
DEFIES SENATE PROBE
Women Investors, Inc, Head Refuses
to Give Data; Gets Subpoena.

to Give Data; Gets Subpoena.
By United Press
NEW YORK, April 25.-Catheriae
Curtis, Women Investors in America,
Inc, president, announced today her
organization had refused to permit
investigators of the Senate Lobby
Committee to examine its files.
AS a result she is under subpoena
to appear before the committee in
Washington with all records of the
organization.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
RAY DEMANDS
DISMISSAL OF
POLICE CHIEF
Bitter Charges by Sheriff
Follow Withdrawal
of Shower.
CONTINUED From Page One)

tice was in his hands. He said he
did not know about the organiza-
ton approval of Sheriff Rays can
didacy, but said he might have a
statement on that later.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25

Precipitation ID hrs. ending at a. m. 90
total precipitation since Jan. 1....... $50
Deficiency since Jan. 1....... 427
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
OFFICIAL WEATHER

Sunrise ....... 4:53 Sunset ... 6:S
The Washington times., 1936-06-17
Border Flight
Forthe Met

John Howard and Frances
Farmer will come to the Metro
poltan Theater screen Friday in
Border Flight, the first screen
story about the intrepid fliers Of
the United States Coast Guards
border patrol.
A Paramount picture, Border
Flight" was directed by Otho
Lowering and based on story by
Ewing Scott. The supporting cast
includes Roscoe Karns, Grant
Withers, Robert Cummings, and
Samuel S. Kinds.
The Coast Guard is involved in
an attempt to crush band of
aerial Smugglers, flying furs from
a California coast hideout to an
inland station, in this fast-moving.
thrillfilled story. John Howard.
as Lieut.. Dan Conlon, has a lead.
ing role in the conflict which
follows.
The Washington times., 1936-06-17
NJ MOVIE
CLOCK

EARLE-Joe E. Brown in "sons Of
Guns" 10 a. M, 1921, 2:51,
500, 7:49, 10:11 p. m. Stage
1929 a. m. 1859, 4:29' 6:57,
900 p. m.
FOX-Herbert Marshall in For
gotten Faces" 1850 a. M, 1:45,
4:35, 7:35, 10:15 p. m. Stage
1880, 3:45, 6:45, 9:25 p. m.
Sidney in Fury" ="
11:15 a. M. 1870. 3:25, $50.
7:35, $40 p. m.
COLUN-BIA-Janet Gaynor in
Small Town Girl" 1855 a. m,
2:25, 1850, 7:10. 9:4o p. m.
METROPOLITAN-M a rgaret
Lindsay in Law in Her HAND" l."
1920 a. m, 1:10, 1855, 4, 6:25,
$40, 9:50 p. m.
BELASCO - 1.-THE Guardsman," /"
1908. 2:06. 4:04. 500, 8, 9:5S
p. m.
RKO KEITH'S-Irene Dunno in
"Show Boat" 11:15 a. m. 1:19.
3:25, 5:27, 1851, 9:S5 p. m.
Flying Down To Rio 81
1920 a. M, 1924. 1928 5:S2, 1885,
o:40 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-06-17
Two Flags" Is
Returning

Under Two Flags" accorded a
most enthusiastic reception during
it's first two weeks on F Street, will
return to Loew's Columbia Thea
ter starting Friday.
This is the colorful, exciting and
romantic.filled perturbation Of
Ouida's famed story of the French
Foreign Legion which unites the
talents Of four popular screen stors
in Ronald Colman, Claudette Col
bert, Victor McLaglen and Rosa
lind Russell.
Gregory Ratoff, Nigel Bruce,
Herbert Mundin, C. Henry Gordon
and numerous others are in the
huge supporting cast. The story
tells of Cigarette" flirtatious but
loyal friend of every legionnaire
who falls madly in love with Col
man, and who is willing to Sacri-
flee her life to prove her love, only
to learn that another has earned
his affections. The picture
abounds with spectacle, scenic
beauty and many episodes packed
with thrills.
News events, comedy and other
subjects are being continued along
with the feature.
The Washington times., 1936-06-17
Mr.. Kennedy
In Nutshell

Edgar Kennedy-Screen comic
famed for excellent work in
short SubjectS-haS done many
feature pictures-trade mark in
comedies is his sober faced ex-
preSSion-very comical gesture
which made him famous is strok-
ing his bald pate with his hand
and the pushing his hand all
over his face-never smiles in pic
lures and famous for his excellent
talet as a pantomimiSt-born
in Monterey county, California
played vaudeville and musical
comedy for years prior to enter
ing pictureS-Started out with in
significant parts in short subjects
became known as a picture
Stealer-given more important
roles and grew in popularity
ranked with Chaplin as a panto-
mimiSt and individual talent vo-
cally-makes about so pictures
yearly for every major company
one of the few comedians who
survived change from silent pic.
lures to sound films-one Of the
very few comics whose face and
expression are recognized every
where all over the world-most
recent success in full length pic
ture is The Bride Comes Home"
is about 6 feet 2 in height and
weighs 210 pounds-takes more
physical punishment than any
comedian in the movies-has had
probably more furniture thrown at
him in the course Of his movie
comedy career than would fill a
warehouses; married to pretty
Patricia Allan-hobbieS include
working around his beautiful
home in Beverly Hills-likes to
play golf-is the brother of Tom
Kennedy, famed movie heavy.