Vidette-Messenger of Porter County from Valparaiso, Indiana (2024)

The tte has torial garding Indiana 'handed constitutionality page. religious Religion Attorney down of a a instruction. General Classes ruling state on law Foust Edi- the re- Telephones 13 and 14 Valparaiso, Indiana, Thursday, May 13, 1948 The Home of Valparaiso University Five Cents JURY SEES MURDER CASE MOVIE Council Ponders Old Problem of Sewer Survey By Film Coroner Taken In Evidence Asks Action By Russ To End 'Cold War' SECRETARY OF STATE George C. Marshall gives a news conference 3 formal statement designed to end confusion caused by Moscow's "acceptance" of what they termed an American proposal for discussions to better U. relations.

Marshall invited the Russians to end the "cold war" by taking "positive ac- tion" before "existing agencies" to settle differences between the two nations. (International Soundphoto) Trustees of Old Cemetery In Union Twp. Seeking Aid Flood Traps Miner Trio Tapping On Walls Keeps Hope Alive For Rescue Crew SHAMOKIN, May 13-(UP)-Rescue workers attempting to reach three men entombed in a flooded independent mine reported they heard tappings on the mine wall about 150 feet below the surface today. The rescue crew said the tappings, giving hope that at least one of the men was still alive, was in response to their poundings on the wall. They estimated they were about.

50 feet away. The three miners, identified as Peter Gordon, Edward Heck and Charles Bashore, all of Shamokin, were trapped late yesterday while drilling in the mine. It was believed they came against a wall of an old working, sending a rush of water into their operation. The rescue workers, Thomas Keating, Frank Arrison and Kilo Klebasko, said the tappings seemed to come from above their own position. State Mine Inspector John Brophy directing the rescue attempts, ordered the workers to drive ahead 50 feet and then branch if necessary.

Several hours earlier spectators around the scene said they heard a muffled blast. Other rescue workers were bailing out the operation. with a 100-gallon metal drum, attached to an automobile. The opening at the slope in which the men were trapped was too small for insertion of an automatic pump. Three Sentenced For Cutting Woman's Hair COLUMBUS, May -Three Columbus men began serving 30-day state farm terms today for cutting off a woman's hair to "get revenge." Mrs.

Hazel Campbell, 29, of Nashville, told police the men drove her to the country and cut off all of her hair except narrow strip across the front of her head. They told her, she said, that they were getting revenge because she informed authorities about -the theft of an automobile. Neighbors Plan Clean-Up Bee For Tornado Victim CHESTERTON, May the weatherman cooperates by turning off the heavenly spigots a group of neighbors plan to hold a "CleanUp Bee" at the Marion P. Brummitt property this Sunday, May 16. When the tornado struck this North Porter county community last month Brummitt had an estimated $23,000 worth of property twisted and levelled.

This Sunday 8 number of friends plar. to gather at the farm, located, three toiles northeast of Chesterton, and clear The Weather Cloudy tonight; clearing, and somewhat warmer Friday; low tonight, high Friday, 65. Flint Lake temperatures -minimum, 46; today, 2 p. 48, Vol. 21-No.

262 Heavy Rains Show Acute Need Exists Group To Re-examine Engineer Proposals Made Last Year Members of the city council plan soon to re-examine proposals submitted by various engineering firms a year ago to determine whether anything can be done at this time ebout having a survey made anent the revamping of the city's sewage system. Acute needs of property owners along the Smith ditch and in the Forest Park area caused the council Monday evening to make the decision to inspect, prior to the next regular meeting, proposals now on file. The councilmen weren't too optimistic about the city's chances of correcting the existing evils because of the great expenditure involved. Several council members expressed the opinion that relative to the Smith ditch the county, as well as the city, had an obligation. It was also noted that the flow of water into that ditch had increased by "hundreds of gallons" since the farm bureau filled in its property north of the city.

New Street Lights The council also indicated that it would favor the testing of new type street lights- similar to the mercury or the new-type incadescent lamps, "samples" of which are currently being experimented with between 6th and 8th avenues on Broadway in Gary--but according to information received locally they are "not available yet. However, Councilman. Frank Ferguson reported that the Northern Indiana Public Service company plans to soon install the increased- wattage overhead lights as contracted for earlier. Clerk E. J.

Cotterman read a communication from the junior chamber of commerce, which once again urged the erection of street signs as pledged to them by Mayor Elden Kuehl during a campaign address last fall. Councilman Jesse D. Claudon asserted that the administrative body realized the need for street signs, and that although funds were not now available 1 for this purpose, every effort would be made to include a street sign appropriation in the 1949 budget. Withhold Opinion The Jaycees also noted in their communication that for the present they were tabling the council's letter regarding the re-routing of Indiana highway 2. They stated they were awaiting the decision reached during the state's traffic survey in this community.

Although the new city planning ordinance is in effect, the members to be chosen by the mayor and the council have not been named. Cotterman reported that he has received several queries from downstate groups as to names of the new city plan commissioners. Mayor Elden Kuehl reported that three of his four selections have been but he did not announce their names. The council made no statement in regard to its three appoint- ments. Leaky Roof The clerk called attention to the leaky condition of the city hall roof.

Fire Chief Cowdrey stated that he believed much of the trouble lay with the siren tower structure atop the building, and as a result the chief was authorized to remove the tower and siren. This equipment was put up for sale last year, but there were no takers, so it will probably be stored in the city barn. It was reported that the street department plans to construct a driveway leading into the new city dumping grounds west of town as soon as the weather permits. The purchasing committee was authorized to buy sufficient 10-inch sewer tile to replace the broken tile on Chicago street, and to procure 8. tire jack for the sewer department's pick-up truck.

Mrs. Jameson 1s. Re-elected Demo Vice-Chairman Guy Copelen, Camden and Mra Paul Jameson, Valparaiso were reelected chairman and vice-chairman of the second district democratic committee at a meeting held in Logansport Wednesday. In striking contrast to the Porter county democratic party cOltclave held here last Saturday, the district session was 'very peaceful' Mrs. Jameson said today.

Other officers elected include Mrs. Berniece Cook, Knox, secretary, and Jess Riddlebarger, Logansport, treasurer. Lakes Over County Hit. High Levels As a result of. heavy rains, flash and otherwise, Porter county lakes and streams are reported at high level, and are still rising to new high marks with recurring rains threatening roads and entirely surrounding some lake properties.

Flint lake and other lakes in that vicinity are all at record high marks and apparently will go still higher before the summer-time dropping of levels occurs, Joseph Bradley, meteorologist at the Flint lake pumping station of the Valparaiso water department reported the lake level has risen more than a foot since last Sunday, and water is still flowing in from TASTE If you were one of those who thought they noticed an unpleasant taste in Valparaiso's water today and wondered about the cause, the reason is probably the muddy condition of Flint lake. This was the only explanation pumping station officials could give this morning. No additional chlorine has been added, according to R. H. Coot, chief chemist.

Furthermore, the water is perfectly safe for drinking purposes. the two ditches, the Spectacle drain and Listenberger ditch. At one time the water was flowing back into Flint lake from the overflow at the southeastern edge of the lake. Bradley pointed out that this was due to the ditch which carries the overflow water being blocked. It is more than likely the two ditches which drain many acres in the Cooks Corners area and around the Valparaiso airport, will continue to disgorge millions of gallons for some days to come.

Long, Spectacle, Mud and Mink lakes are at the highest point in years, it is reported, Although the rain is keeping farmers from their felds now, County Agent A. Nye today estimated that 50 percent of the plowing Mia for corn has been completed. Oats, wheat, pastures and hay crops are in good condition, he said, Corn time planting normally is May 15 to 25 in the county. In some years corn has not been planted until in June. Body of Chesterton Veteran Is Being Returned To Home The casketed remains of Private First Class Robert F.

Ackerman, of Porter, first War IL man from north Porter county to be killed in action, are being returned from overseas for final burial. terton. within the next month acThe remains will 1 arrive in Chescompanied by a uniformed army escort from the Chicago distribution center of the American graves registration division. The body of Pfc. Ackerman was interred in the 11 Corps- Mateur temporary military cemetery in Tunisia, has been returned to this country for final interment at the request.

of his next of kin, Mrs. Lillian B. McMeans, his mother, of Porter. Robert Ackerman was born in Porter Sept. 20, 1917.

He attended Porter grade school and was graduated. from Chesterton high school in 1936. He enlisted Jan. 15, 1941 in the U. S.

army On Christmas eve, 1942, he arrived in North Africa with the 91st reconnaissance division. He was killed in action on May 8, 1943, during the last four days of fighting at Terrysville, Tunisia. Flynn funeral home will be in charge of services. REPORT PLANE DOWN NORTHAMPTON, May 13. -(UP)-The public relations office at Westover field reported today that an army, C-54 transport plane "was down" in the Easthampton area.

New Battles Break Out In Meat Strike Pickets Beat Back Police Attempts To Breach Lines By JOHN T. WITHY United Press Staff Correspondent SOUTH ST. PAUL, Police and sheriff's deputies tried to breach mass picket lines at packing plants here today but were beaten back with. clubs and fists Angry pickets openly defied all ultimatum from sheriff Normal Dieter to "cut down the r.umber of. pickets or arrests will be made" One policeman was injured in the fighting and was carried from the scene.

Several others were knocked before the pickets' superior numbers drove them to the side of the street opposite from the huge Swift and Co. plant. One picket, Ed Johnson, was arrested and held on an open charge. He will be charged tumorrow with assault, inciting a riot. resisting an officer or obstructing traffic, authorities said.

"Issues Threat After the fray, Milton Siegel, field representative of tne CIO United Packinghouse Workers, addressed the pickets ove: a loudspeaker. He told them to "hold tight" and charged the officers had "beaten up" one of the strikers. "If Dieter comes back," he shouted, "let's really give him the works." Police Capt. Frank A. Farrell, who suffered a cut chin in the fighting, said he felt it was useless to try breach the lines again.

"Theyve got us too far outnumbered," he said. Dieter had announced that he would attempt to cross the lines of the CIO United Packinghouse Workers in an effort to enforce a court injunction limiting the number of pickets at the Swift plant and prohibiting strikers from intimidating -strikers seeking to enter the plant. Ignore Ultimatum At 10:10 m. (CST), he stepped into a sound truck and addressed the massed' pickets He warned them that an injunction. issued yesterday limits the legal number (Continued on page 6, column 6) First Grade Pupils Write To Hoffman WASHINGTON, May -The first grade pupils at Colfax school South Bend.

are pretty proud that the head of the economic cooperation administration is from their home town. And they want to help him all they can, whether by expressions of admiration, offers to dolls with European chidren suggesshare, tions that perhaps a cow or two would help European recovery. ECA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman, who operated in South Bend until recently as president of Studebaker corporation, has received thousands of congratulatory letters since taking over his new post. But he's proudest of all of the 19 letters from the first graders of Colfax school.

All Want To Help The compositions, submitted in big print by the school principal, show the corrective imprint of the first grade teacher. But they are the thoughts of children. All were addressed to "Dear Mr. Hoffman." For Gloria Simmons inquired: "Are you giving the poor little any dolls? We would like to girls, our doll with them. Don't get sick when you get on the boat." Joyce Eisenhar wanted to know "Could you send the children that need help a cow? Please let us know how we can help.

Colfax school wants to help." Commercial Plug Vernon Litton advised Hoffman, in these words, that he was making it easier for men of the cloth: "My daddy is a preacher and he said if we had more men like you he would not have to preach so hard." A commercial note was injected, probably unconsciously, by Donald Hunt. He wrote: "My dad has a new Studebaker. I like it. I want to be good like you." The best plug of all came from Carmaleta Jones. She wrote: "I bet the thinks you are a good like chilpresident, dren, don't you? I will help dad grow onions and spinach so you will have enough to go around." THEIR OWN IDEAS SOUTH BEND, May (UP)-Mrs.

Glendora Frace, teach- (Continued on page 6, column 4), Can Principal Matthews Pupil Albert. Jensen? Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jensen say "No!" Test a School's Right To Spank JURY OF FOUR MOTHERS and eight men at Crown Point, has decided school authorities have the right to spank disorderly pupils. Charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor- -for withdrawing their 10-year-old son Albert from Franklin school-are Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel Jensen, who argue that Principal John Matthews refuses to give the boy immunity from spanking. All this, and Albert hasn't even been spanked at school. The parents were -found guilty of the charges and were fined $250. But the fines will be suspended if Albert is sent back to school.

(International) State Offers Pictures As Proof Mrs. Shawsky Died In Lake County By ENG ZIMMERMAN, Sr. Dramatic climaxes crowded "one after another Wednesday circuit court where Joseph Muscarello, 36, diminutive Chicago cabinet maker, is facing the electric chair for the swamp murder of his attractive sweetheart, Mrs. Irene Shawsky, also of Chicago. Probably the most important witness for the state at the opening session yesterday was Dr: J.

Robert Doty, coroner of Lake county, who followed a coterie of Gary and Hammond police officers, and Anthony Standorski, Hammond sanitary department employe, and former florist, who first discovered the body of Mrs. Shawsky on that fateful Jan. 26, 1947, while hunting pussy willows on 11th Avenue, west of Gary. Dr. Doty, who was called to the isolated and semi-wild region where the corpse was found, said he checked the body and determined death had ensued, Rigor mortis was well developed, the coroner added.

Both hands and feet were tied and the body trussed. Two strands of rope. were pulled tightly around her neck and knotted. Death by Strangulation "What was the cause of death?" Deputy Prosecutor George W. Douglas asked.

"Slow strangulation," Coroner Doty answered. When the state endeavored to establish the place of death of Mrs. Shawsky, defense attorneys launched vigorous objection and asked to be heard on the question. The jury was excused and Judge Walter Crisman heard arguments. The state's position was sustained by the court.

"It is my conclusion the woman died at the scene where the body was found," Coroner Doty answered. Attorneys for this state considered this the most important angle of the case as it tended to prove jurisdiction. The witness said his testimony was based on an examination of the body and physical findings, He was positive, he said, that death had occurred at the scene because of conditions typical in persons where death occurs by slow strangulation. 11 Lodge Three In Jail Here Trustees of the 128-year-old Mosier cemetery in Union township are asking friends and relatives of persons buried in that 3-acre plot to lend financial aid so that the burial ground can be maintained properly during the coming months. All persons interested in this project are being invited to attend an annual meeting to discuss forthcoming plans which is to be held Friday evening, May 14, at 8 o'clock at the Deep River church A spokesman for the trustees reported today that when a question arose last fall about township aid for the Mosier cemetery nolder of the deed to the property had not been determined, and no sum for such assistance was set aside 10 Union township's 1948 budget.

As a consequence the group is more pressed for finances this year than on past occasions. Board Ruling The trustee had reference to 8 ruling laid down last year by a representative of the Indiana state tax board, who averred that cerneteries for which a township holds no deed cannot be mantained by taxation. At the time the Mosier cemetery trustees were not certain as to the holders of the deed on their property. A subsequent search of records proved that Union township does possess title rights, but the discovery came too late to include an appropriation in the 3948 budget. The trustees have hopes that an appropriation "up to the reguiar maximum allowancewill be included in the 1949 budget.

At Friday's meeting an atterupt wilt be made to raise sufficient funds to keep the cemetery grass mowed, to have the fence repaired and to keep the grounds in general repair. One of County's Oldest Trustees are Arthur Strong of Ainsworta, who serves as pres dent: Charles C. Frame and Lee Hodsden, both of route 4, the latter oeing the acting treasurer. Hodsden reported that the Mosier cemetery is one of the oldest burial grounds in the county. One acre of ground was ded: ated for this purpose in $1820 or before." In 1906 an additional acre was received from the Schroeder estate, and the third acre wa3 donated by John J.

Betz in 1922. At the present time there are 500 grave markers in the cemetery, and an untold number of unmarked graves. Included among those buried there are 32 veteraus of the Civil. War and one from the War of 1812, the latter being Stephen Hodsden, grandfather to Trustee Lee Hodsden. Each Memorial day these 33 graves are decorated by the trustees of the ground.

TOT DIES OF INJURIES INDIANAPOLIS, May -Robert Jean Kern, three-year-old daughter of Mrs. Marietta Pauline Kern, died in General hospital last night of injuries suffered Tuesday when the truck in which she was riding was struck by strain. The girl's father is dead. Two Men and Youth Held; Investigate Vagrant's Record The county jail population earlier this week dipped to one inmate- Joseph Muscarello currently being tried in Porter circuit court on a murder chaige. Wednesday, however, there was an increase of three prisoners, who were taken into custody by cit; police.

Sgt. Eddie Anderson arrested a man Wednesday evening en 1 street and charged him with public intoxication. When brougn't to the county jail the prisoner alelgedly was unable to recall his name, and he carried with hint no identification. This morning the sergeant questioned the man, who said his name was Harvill Knutzon, 46, of Madison, Wis. He asserted that he was hitch-hiking from Pittsburgh to Madison and, he added, he had no identification with him because he had sent his clothes and wallet home.

Today police are making routine check to determine if Knutzon has -a police record or whether he is wanted anywhere. Chief Vernon L. Reibly brought two persons, a man and a 16-year old youth, yesterday afternoon to Valparaiso from Hobart. The man is Frank Cloud, 43, of Hotart, wha allegedly cashed a bogus check in the amount of $10 at the Williams Food Mart here. An affidavit to that effect was signed by Proprietor John P.

Williams and Cloud was scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon 1 in Porter circuit court. The check in question was drawn on the Gary National bank aud came back with the the notation, "no The 16-year old Hobart youth was the one who Tuesday signed a written confession that he and a companion stole a number of cars in Porter and Lake countes. Chief Reibly turned the case over to Probation Keneth J. Wolf and Prosecutor. G.

Burns for action. Auto Is Object Of Court Action Now Under Way A unique civil action was started Wednesday in Porter superior court before Judge J. A. Fleishbein and a jury involving replevin of a 1947 Chevrolet automobile. Lydia F.

Mirow, Forest Park, instituted action against Daniel G. Greulich, Munster, for possession of the car, valued at $1,600. Greulich claims he purchased the car from a Hammond firm, but Mrs. Mirow claims the vehicle was taken from a parking place at 3315 Bell Plaine avenue, Chicago. It is claimed by the plaintiff's attorney, John W.

of Gary, that the car was involved with 8 number of thefts by a Chicago gang of car thieves, three members of which admitted wholesale thefts to Chicago police, but who were placed on probation by a Chicago jurist, now the target of attack by Chicago newspapers. Erie Spreat, of Hammond, is attorney for Greulich. The case was adjourned late yesterday until Friday because of other court business. View Corroborated Dr. Doty also testified that an autopsy performed on' the woman corroborated his testimony that the women died at the scene.

Asked as to how many cases of deaths he had investigated during his 16 years' association with the Lake county coroner's office, Dr. Doty estimated the number at between 75 and When the state sought to show movies of the death scene taken by Dr. Doty, the defense objected strenuously. Defense. Atty.

Charles Bellows characterized the move as indecent and an attempt by the state to create prejudice among the jury. After, considerable argument the attorneys agreed to view the movies before exhibiting them to the jury. After the room was darkened Coroner Doty had set up a screen and projector, the movies -were thrown on the screen. Instead of the death Scene the pictures revealed scenes taken by Dr. Doty on a southern trip.

Dr. Doty. was somewhat flustrated by the turn of events, but promised to bring the right Alms into court. Officers Testify police officers. who went to the scene where the body was found, testified previous to Dr.

Doty. The officers, Richard Dearing and Edward Bragiel, Hammond, and Edward Partridge, Gary, told what they saw at the scene. All said that on Jan. 26, 1947, the weather was mild and the ground soft. This was in direct contrast to the opening statement of Deputy Prosecutor George Cohan who described the temperature as cold and the ground frozen.

(Continued on page 6, column 2) Hunter Denies He Will Ask Recount up the debris so tha' Brummitt cal have his property in shape to get a rebuilding program underway. The neighborly folks plan to "report" at 8 or 9 o'clock in the morning and at noon time lunch is to be served by the women. During the tornado 'Brummitt lost a two-story tenant house, a large stock barn, machine shed, granary, windmill, apple orchard and shade trees. The loss reportedly. was not covered by tornado insurance.

he Clyde resentative N. of Hunter, Lake and Gary, Porter joint coun- repties, defeated for the republican nomination in the May primary by William R. Kendall, of Hobart, formerly of Valparaiso, will not ask for a recount of the vote, he announced today. "I haven't even given it a Hunter said, with reference to the filing of a recount petition, "I know what happened, and what's the use of being foolish." On the face of the returns Kendall defeated Hunter by 29 votes, but tabulation by the Porter county election board boosted Kendall's margin to 78, due to several errors uncovered. The final vote was: Kendall, Ensater, 7,442..

Vidette-Messenger of Porter County from Valparaiso, Indiana (2024)

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