Muncie Post-Democrat, Muncie, Delaware County, 5 December 1941 — Page 3

POST DEMOCRAT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1941

HOOSIERS FACE HEAVY LAYOFF

pefense Needs Will Deprive 22,000 Men Of Work

THIRST picture of the new Empire State Express, New York Central’s new super-streamliner to be placed * in service within a few weeks between New York, Buffalo, Cleveland and Detroit. Its 32 stainless steel cars are now nearing completion in the Philadelphia shops of the Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Company, while its streamlined Hudson locomotives will soon be completed by the New York Central’s shops. Hailed as the world’s most modern day train, it will be operated each way daily in two sections of 13 to 16 cars each.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES “God the Only Cause and Creator’* is the subject of the Lesson-Ser-mon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, December 7. The Golden Text is: “Thou art worthy, 0 Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (Revelation 4:11). Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following from the Bible: “The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: The works of his hands are verity and judgment” (Psalms 111:2-4, 7). The Lesson-Sermon also includes the following passages from the Christian Science textbook,“‘Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy: “Immortal spiritual man alone represents the truth of creation” (p^63). “Mortals must look beyond fading, finite forms, if they would gain the true sense- :f things. . .’. As mortals more correct views of God and man, multitudinous objects of creation, which before were invisible, will become visible” (p. 264), HOLIDAYSALES RUNNING HIGH Sales Much Above One Year Ago In The United States

Deer Again Roam Over Indiana

Deer Feeding with Cattle on the Ellis Burnell Farm Near Danville

Christmas shoppers reflecting the “Temper of the Times” at crowded gift counters across the nation are boosting holiday sales to the highest level in history. Merchants from coast to coast reported in a United Press survey that sales volume averaged 20 per cent above the peak for 1929 and 35 per cent higher than last year. The comparison with 1929 did not show all the increase because retail prices still lag 12.5 per cent behind the 1929 level. A record industrial payroll and booming farm prices reflecting heavy defense spending were regarded as major causes for the buying spree. Fears expressed by some purchasers over shrinking supplies of consumers’ goods also appeared to be an important fac-

tor.

New York merchants suggested “The Temper of the Times” as another factor reflecting a belief that 1941 may offer the “last chance for a real Christmas” for many years. Stores indicated they had expected the holiday shopping boom a year ago and had stocked their inventories. But merchants admitted uncertainty over the outlook for retail sales in 1942. Some cities reported that fears of shortages coupled \vith new federal taxes on luxury goods had shifted the emphasis from luxury items to refrigerators, radios, metal equipment and househodld goods expected to feel the priority pinch. The survey indicated, however, that jewelry, furs and other luxury commodity sales were holding near the 194,0 level despite new taxes. Luxury sales also were affected by heavy advance purchases last sunimer before the levies - became effective. — —O—•— : Body Plant Turns To Plane Parts Detroit, Mich.—Briggs Manufacturing Company, builder of automobile bodies for more than 30 years, has developed a firm foundation of defense work to cushion effects of the 50 per cent curtailment in passenger car production. Already engaged in turning out airplane parts under government contracts totaling $40,000,000, Briggs has been authorized by the Defense Plant Corporation, t6 build a new $8,848,542 blackout plant for

Success of the Department of Conservation’s program for the restoration of deer in Indiana is being demonstrated by the appearance of these “whitetails” in widely separated parts of. the state, Hugh A. Barnhart, director of the Department of Conservation, said today. The scene above was photographed Nov. 17th by Alvin Hall, editor o fthe Danville Gazette, at the Ellis Burnell farm northeast of Danville. The buck deer has been reported from other parts of Hendricks and neighboring counties. Reports of deer being seen during the last few weeks have come from Huntington, Rochester, Wabash, Terre Haute, and Greensburg, while deer are hardly a novelty any longer to residents of many southern Indiana counties.

Restoration of deer, which were once native in Indiana, was begun in 1934 by the Department of Conservation Avhen deer imported from Michigan and Pennsylvania were liberated at various points throughout southern Indiana. Additional deer have been liberated from time to time and in addition there has been a constant natural increase in the number of these animals. Deer are protected by law, the statute providing a fine of from $50 to $200 and a sentence from one to six months for violations. It is unlawful to “hunt, shoot, kill, capture, pursue or possess, dead or alive, any wild deer, buck, doe or fawn or any part thereof, of any species or kind in the State of Indiana at any time.”

SEES EXPANDED TOOL INDUSTRY

Cleveland — Tell Berna, general manager of the National Machine Tool Builders’ Association, says the industry will easily reach its goal of $750,000,000 worth of machine tools this year and suggests that the output may reach $1,000,000,000. In a recent discussion of the industry’s problems Berna said that doubling of defense production recently proposed in Washigton does not mean that the machine tool production must be doubled, because part of the increased program is now on order and there is approximately 2 per cent unused capacity available. The unused capacity, it was explained, arises from the fact that production schedules seldom “come out even.” Berna said that Germany was able to build up its metal-working industry prior to the outbreak of the war by such policies as paying bounties on exports and making it easy and profitable for the the German metal and machine industries to sell abroad. To build up German balances in foreign exchange, he related, the Reich paid on exporter of industrial goods a premium of 25 per cent for foreign accounts. The; receipts realized from the export trade, of course, had to be spent in Germany. Berna reported that, some German machine tool builders competed successfully with British industrialists for the British, domestic needs until about the time of the Munich pact. POOLS GET STEAM HEAT

manufacturing of airplane turrets, in 1940.

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California had more than 6,000 forest, brush, grass and grain fires

Ancient Poem Is New Story of Beginning Philadelphia—Some 800 tablets and fragments, unearthed from ancient ruins in Mesopotamia and Iraq, reveal a new veio?on of the creation of the universe. Among the collection was a set of 16 tablets bearing inscriptions in the Sumerian language, translated by Dr. Samuel N. Kramer, research associated of the Univer sity of Pennsylvania Museum. The entire collection dates back to 2,000 B. C. and Is at least 1,000 years older than any other known story of the creation. The 16 tablets in particular form a long narrative poem, which, through Dr. Kramer’s translation, resembled some of the story in the Biblical chapter of Genesis. Dr. Kramer, who also is associated with the Oriental Instittue, of the University of Chicago, said the opening passage of the poem

reads:

“After the earth had been moved away from Heaven, “After Heaven had been separated from earth, “After the name of man had been set up . . .” o — Class 1 Railroads Net $408,625,472 Washington, Dec. 5.—Class 1 railroads had an estimated net income. after interest and rentals, of $408,625,472 in the first 10 months of 1941, the Association of American Railroads reported today. The corresponding figure for 1940 was $100,932,114. Net railway operating income before interest and rentals, of the Class 1 carriers in the 10 months of 1941 amounted to $846,824,141. which was an annual rate of return of 3.79 per cent on property investment, compared with $532,132,247, or 2.40 per cent in 1940 and $759,438,636, or 3.43 per cent in 19S0. • ■

Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 5. — Approximately 22,000 Hoosler Industrial workers face lay-offs within the next three to six months because of priority restrictions, a survey by the Employment Security Division indicated today. The study showed that 90 firms in 22 Indiana cities will be forced to curtail operations unless machinery can be converted to defense production or restrictions in the allotment of materials are relaxed. Offidials added that 15 major defense contractors queried in the survey will need an estimated 45,000 to 50,000 additional workers in the next 12 months. Prospective employment of 20,000 construction workers and 3,200 permanent workers at the Wabash river ordnance wdrks in Vermillion county was not included in the study. Those communities which will be affected most severely, according to' the survey, are Evansville, Anderson, New Castle, Kokomo. Washington, 'Plymouth and Elkhart. Other cities such as South Bend, Indianapolis and Hammond have plants which anticipate employment curtailment but workers laidoff in non-defense lines are expected to be absorbed by firms holding defense contracts, officials said. Industries facing the worst bloAv as a result of priority restrictions tion, rubber products, house trailers, auto parts, electric refrigera ers, piano, washing machine, band instrument, jewelry and metal toys. Metal toys manufacturers report they have material on hand for the present season, but expect to convert their lines to Avood or plastic products next year. BLASTlFBUMB SELDOM FATAL

London.—A young English anatomist, Prof. S. Zuckerman, famous for his-researches into the anthropoid ape, believes the human body can resist bombs and their blast far more effectively than bricks, mortar and concrete. Since the bombing of Britain’s towns and cities by the luftwaffe began it has been generally held that blast would destroy the lungs or other vital parts, but the main damage is due to bruising caused by the impact of the blast Avave on the body’s wall. Some people have been killed by the blast itself, but hundreds have escaped even the slightest injury, while brick and concrete buildigs have collapsed. Others have been in rooms in which bombs have exploded. 'The buildings have collapsed around them, but they have ascaped unhurt. One man was only 25 feet away from a 2,000-pound bomb. If a person throws himelf down when he hears a bomb coming, there is only a slight chance of being hurt by the blast itself. Most of air raid casualties are caused by falling debris. Research and experiment on this question of bomb blasts have resulted in the design of shelters being altered. Even if bombs fall immediately beside these shelters, the risk of death through blast is considerably minimized. A government laboratory recently designed a new type steel helmet for fire-Avatchei’s and civil defense workers. It was criticized on the ground that it was not as strong as the type used by the

services.

It was tested. This is what happened. Live ammunition was fired at one of them at a velocity of between 350 feet and 400 feet a second. The helmet was only slightly

dented.

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Oyster Stew for the Gang

A FTER a hike or a hill climb or any kind of out-door exercise In the crisp autumn air, nothing tastes quite so good as a bowlful of creamy oyster stew served with crunchy butter crackers. The problem of how and where to make the stew in sufficient quantity to serve a group will be neatly solved, however, if you have in your kitchen a modern electric range with a deep well cooker. Into this capacious cooker and out of the way can be placed surprisingly large amounts of the rich milk and plump oysters needed for the stew. And since these cookers provide a variety of heats, the stew may be kept waiting in the cooker kettle for some time, if it becomes necessary. Simply switch to a low heat and the soup will be unharmed. A variation of the usual oyster stew is found in this recipe for an Oyster Bisque, a recipe noted for the superlative flavor of its broth. Finely cut chopped onion, celery and parsley and a bit of bayleaf add subtly to the background flavor, so that one’s reaction on tasting is "Mmmh! this is good. I wonder what’s in it.” i The oyster flavor predominates, as of course it should in any oyster stew. Although the recipe given beI low is large enough to furnish genI erous servings for 5 or 6 persons, I the quantities_ may easily be in-

creased, with a corresponding increase in the time required to scald the milk. Oyster Bisque (Serves 5 to 6} IVz quarts milk 1 quart oysters 2 tablespoons finely chopped

onion

y 2 cup finely chopped celery 1 teaspoon finely chopped

parsley

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter

y 3 cup flour

^ cup water

Pour milk into kettle of we cooker of electric range, cover and switch cooker unit to a medium heat until the milk is scalded. Cut the oysters into small pieces with a kitchen scissors. Add oysters, together with the oyster liquor to the milk. Then add the cut onion, celery, parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 30 minutes over medium heat, or until the pieces of oyster are, tender. Add butter. Mix flour and water until smooth, then stir this paste into the soup mixture, cook, stiri’ing constantly, until the mixture thickens. Then ^continue to heat about 10 minutes more. Serve hot with

crisp crackers.

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Attention To Traffic Laws Will Save Trouble

OIL DRILLING ACTIVITY CENTERED IN TWO AREAS

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Many motorists have no idea of Avhat to do in case of a traffic accident in order to avoid severe legal complications or to aid insurance companies in settling claims. Any driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting iix injury or death to a person, or resulting in property damage to any extent must stop as near as possible to the scene of the accident and give his name, address, registration number of his vehicle and upoxx request shall exhibit his driver’s license. In case any person is injured he shall render reasonable aid, including the carrying of the injured person to a physician or hospital for treatment. Severe penalties are piovided for violation of this law. Any driver who strikes a parked or unattended vehicle shall stop and either locate the owner or leave in the parked car in a conspicuous place a written notice giving his name .address, and a statement of the circumstances. When a motorist strikes some fixture on or adjacent to the highway he shall locate the owner or person in charge of the property and notify him of the fact, give his name, address and registration number and show his driver’s license upon request. In an accident resulting in injury or death to a person, the ihotorist shall make an immediate report to the local police department, or if in a rural distinct to the sheriff or the nearest state police. In addition, a written report must be made to the state department of public safety within 24 hours. This report, also, must be made in case of property damage to the extent of $25 or more. Any one failing to make the report shall have his driver’s license revoked or suspended. - In case any driver, because ot the accident is unable to make a report, any occupant of the vehicle must make a i - eport. Reports are to be made on forms provided by the department. All reports are confidential and cannot be used in any trial in court. o

Father and Son Are Retired Railroaders Logansport, Ind., Dec. 5. — A father and son, both railroad veterans, held one of the most unusual reunions in x-ailroading history today—a meeting on the Pennsylvania railroad company’s pension roll. It was a. great day for William Henry Hays, almost 89 years old, who Aveleomed his 65-year-old son, Rutherford B. Hays, to the retirement list. Both father and son are native

Hoosiers, and both Avoxked as conductors when they reached the retirement age. Railroad- officials said the event was as strange a happening as could be found in railroad annals. — o PROPS SPIN DIFFERENTLY

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Some airplane propellers rotate in clockwise direction, other coun-tei'-clockwise. o BIG CORNED BEEF EXPORTS Exports of canned corned beef from Argentina in 1940 totaled 176,000,000 pounds.

Match Folders Worth Cash To ‘Matchonians”

Ardmore, La.—That match cover you so carelessly toss away may be worth money especially to a member of the United Matchon ian^r a virtually new organization of match folder collectors. According to the linked Matchonians’ president, R. A. Lockard, the value of covers range from five cents to $15, depending on the age and scarcity, as in philately. As an example, Lockard points out that a series of covers issued by the National Broadcasting Company, bearing the picture of Mario Cozzi, baritone, is Avorth $2.50. Foxsome reason the covers with Cizzi’s picture virtually have vanished. Lockard himself has some rare covers, including the person*! folder of an Indian Maharajah and Iavo issued in England at the time of the coronation of King George and Queen Elizabeth with the pic-tux-es of the Monarhs. Collectors are not to be outdone by other similar organizations with their pet phi*ases and descriptions. Among the collectors’ jargon are such words as “12 strikes,” “Royal Flash” and “Billboards,” all oi which refer to the size of the matches. The subject matter on the_covers is described Avith such phrases, .as -“GftMs" and “Navies,”

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Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 5. — plea to Indiana draft boards to shoAV greater leniency in deferring farm youth Avas voiced today by Hassil E. Schenck, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau, Avho predicted that the state’s 1942 farm production goals in the “food for freedom” campaign would suffer unless further deferments were

granted.

“Indiana farmers are caught between the urge by government officials to produce greater supplies of agi'icultural px-oducts, and the selective service boards Avhich are taking farm boys from their Avork,” Schenck declared. “Food is part of the first line of defense, but farmers can do but little when no help is available.”

Major oil drilling activity is centered in two acres at the present time—the development of a new field noi-thAvest of Mt. Vernon and a series of test wells in White, Jasper and Pulaski counties—it Avas reported today by Hugh A. * Barnhart, director of the Department of Conservation. At the same time drilling is still px-ogressing in several southwestern areas where boom conditions have prevailed foxseveral years. . . • - More than six hundred permits for drilling oil and gas wells in Indiana have been issued by the Division of Geology since the first of the year. o Legal Notice NOTICE OF BIDS FOR TEMPO BA III SCHOOL. LOANS Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 o’clock p. m. on Tuesday, the iiOth day of December, 1941, in Room i:!9 in Central High School Building in ihe City of Muncie, Indiana, the Board < f School Trustees of the School City of Muncie, Indiana, will receive seal.;,’ bids and proposals for temporary school loans in the aggregate principal sum of One Hundred Fifty-seven Thousand Dollars ($157,000.00) to raise funds to meet the current operating expenses of said school city for the fiscal school year in which such loans are made, in anticipation and to be paid out of taxes actually levied and now in course of collection for said school year, which said loans will he evidenced by time warrants of the said School City of Muncies Indiana, executed in its name and on its behalf by the president, secretary and treasurer of the Beard of School Trustees of said school city. All of said time warrants will be due and payable on July 24, 1942, and will bear interest at the lowest rate obtainable, not exceeding six per cent (6%) per annum, the interest to maturity to be added to and included in the face of said warrants. Said time warrants evidencing said temporary loans will bo dated and issued on the following respective dates, for the following respective amounts, plus interest to maturity, and for use of the following lespective sehoApl funds.' to-wit: January 2, 1942, Special School Fund . —$40,000.00. ^ January 2, 1942, Tuition Fund—$30,000.00. ' • February 6, 1912, Special School fund — $40,000.00. March ti, 1942, Tuition Fund—$40,-

000.00.

April 3, 1 942, Tuition Fund—$7.il)10.00. The amount of the principal of said, warrants with interest to the maturity thereof has been approprioted out of current revenues of the respective funds for which said amounts are borrowed aiMl said revenues have been pledged to the i ay men t tf the principal anti interest of said time warrants. Said leans will tie made with the bidder submitting tin- lowest rate of in;*;c>' Cinefor and only one bid will be accepted from each bidder. All bids shall he submitted on forms furnished and approved by the board and each bid shall be accompanied by an affidavit of ihe bidder that no collusion exists between himself and any other bidder for such loan. The board of School Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Proposals for said loan will be subject to legal approval of the successful bidder, the cost of procuring

to tie paid iy the bidder. Muncie, Indiana, this 28 th day of November, 194!.

Sehool City of Muncie. Indiana By E. Arthur Ball. President William T. Raymond, Secretary

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Joseph H. Davis, Treasurer Board of School Trustees Bracken, Gray and DeFur,

Attorneys.

N'ov. 28, Dec. 5

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