Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 305, Decatur, Adams County, 27 December 1928 — Page 3

SANTA VISITS MINERS' HOMES

Bicknell. D*<b 4L—W.R)—Some L children of thQ< mining city towere content with their toys, possible through the generous m ’ tr jbution» of various Indiana civic ' re anliati° n H- \ *eek before Christmas, things , e re a bit gloomy for the children of utitietf who have been on a strike for many months. plea from the nearly destitute ~i niilip s was sent to Indianapolis and .'canvass of the entire state was a ia ,le in order that the children and Emilies might enjoy the Christmas „i r ji as was to be enjoyed in other Actions of the state that was more fortunate, Warly three thousand dollars in ~a sh and several truck loads of toys »cre sent to the unfortunate families, wtlo for months had been living on meager rations, passed out by the miners commissary. A story told by various families in area of not having enough to eat all d no money to make Christmas a happy one for their children prompted the various organizations to play Santa Claus to them. The plea which came from the minsrs was not for themselves but for their children, some of whom had been under nourished for some time, according to reports.

g»»****»****S •NEWS FROM MAGLEY * g»¥¥********S Mr. and Mrs. Charles Giby, of near Craigville, visited with George Miller and daughters, Emma and Olive. Sa'urday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James Hower, Mr. and Mrs. Gettys Parmer and daughter Mabel, of Decatur, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kolter, Sunday. Miss Irene Bloemker entertained for dinner, Sunday, Misses Elsie Kruetzman and Irene Scherry. Mr. and Mrs. John Hilgeman entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Scherry and family, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Straum and family. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Borne and family, and Misses Lucinda and Helen Borne, Ruth and Mary Worthman. James Hower and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yake visited with Geoige Miller and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Krutzman and family and Mrs. Howard Mills and daughter Evelyn, of Tocsin, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frauhiger, Sunday. Charles Dettinger won one hundred dollars for having the best section on the Erie railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fruchte, of Fort Wayne, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Fruchte and Edward Scherry over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Manns, of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. George Manns, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. William Worthman were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bloemker Sunday. Miss Bettie Dettinger is sick with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kolter and son Robert and Mrs. Mina Reppert attended the Christmas entertainment at the Reformed church in Decatur, Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Scherry entertained for Christmas dinner, Mr. and Mrs. luewis Worthman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reppert and family and Miss Emma Hilgeman. Mrs. Lewis Manns and daughter went to Kentucky, Monday, to spend the Christmas week visiting relatives. Mrs. George Manns is spending a few days at Geneva visiting relatives. Vernon Bracht, of Fort Wayne, spent Christmas day with his sister, • Mrs. Otto Hildebrandt, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Farr, of Fort Wayne, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dettinger, Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bauer anil son visited with Edward Scherry and Mr and Mrs. Franklin Fruchte, Monday George Miller and daughters had as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. S. JLeyse and Mrs. Albert Geisel, Monday evening, and Mr. and Mrs. E. J- Miller and family, Tuesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Keil and daugh ter Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hower were guests of Mr. and Mis. Charles Dettinger, Christmas day. oTOCSIN NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. Ord Heckley entertained for Christmas dinner, Mr. and Mrs. ■John Kreigh and son Warner, of Oselan, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Berkley. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Miller entertained for Christmas dinner, Mr. and Mis. Ned Barker, Mrs. Lydia Richey, and Miss Maurice Somers, of Chicago Heights; Mr. Herval Somers, of Indianapolis'; Mrs. Chas. Farmer, ol Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. John Dialer, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Klotz and family. Mi and Mrs. Henry Finks and baby, Miss es Evelyn Goddard, and Erma Somers, of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Miller, of Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mahnesmith and son Giendon. of Ossian; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Miller and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horne and family. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Kleinknight entertained for Christmas dinner, Mi and Mrs. Faust Mulligan, daughter

Leaders in Hudson-Essex 1929 Line

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sweeping body changes, 140 improvements, plus ten new models and sensational price reductions mark announcement of greater Hudson and Essex Challenger lines.

1929 Essex the “Challenger”

Essex, largest selling six of 1928, with full appreciation of knighthood's | slogan “If thou be the leader keep thou 1 thy armour bright" enters the 1929 competitive lists with a finer, brighter, more audacious car than ever before and under the militant title of The Challenger’’ throws down the gauntlet with a confidence born of 20 years of success. While there are no radical changes in either chassis or body lines, Essex engineers, designers and artists have combined to produce a model that for stylish lines, luxurious upholstery and appointments and performance justifies the optimism of manufacturer, distributor, dealer and salesman alike. 24% Power Increase Pi wer is increased 24 per cent through a long list of motor improvements that include a larger bore, greater valve lift, spark plugs located over exhaust valves, heat treated aluminum pistons, special oil rings, matched connecting rods, cooled valves, new timing, a new oiling system of increased capacity and new carburetion. Important changes all along the line of power from crankshaft to rear axle have contributed materially to greater performance, since vibration has been taken up completely and power losses reduced. The engine itself is mounted on rubber. The new crankshaft is in perfect balance. It turns in a new type of bearing that is a Hudson-Essex invention and that reduces friction and wear to an almost negligible quantity by insuring perfect lubrication and by sealing the bearing surfaces against grit and dirt. Bearings of the same type are used on the connecting rods. The larger improved clutch conveys all of the engine power to the shaf’ Merle and son Junior, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. William Grim and daughter Marjorie, of Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. Lantz Wasson and daughter Catherine and William. Mrs. Etta Wasson. Mr9 ’ Ma “ le Raver Mr. and Mrs. Marion McAfee. Miss Gladys Bell, anti Howard Raver. Mr. and Mrs. Paris Ashcroft and Margaret Jean Nash, of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Dora Myers and son Billy, of Echo, Chnstmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J- RuP and Margaret Woodward are spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Klein--I'nn M l ht knd Mrs'c'eorge Myers ami son ( 2e were guests Saturday evening of the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs. Sloan Myers, near Monmouth. ‘ Mr and Mrs. Jas. Breiner and Mi. is also a v.ctirn of “ D i-mue spent a days laM week helPittg ‘ a £ of Mr. and Mrs. Cha 5 the ne ar Van Buren, who are flu. p d Pukll of Craifi* M,-. and Mrs. 0- Hec, anl] Myand’Mrs. Earl Sowards dim ner guests. 2- ma a S n(l ° f family, of Mrs. narry . ~i nn, ,r guests were John Bauer, of Mag-

DF.CATPR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27. 1928.

land takes up all vibration. A four | pinion differential and an improved ; method of universal joint lubrication i complete the cycle of improvements | that cushion and conserve engine power. New Improved Brakes The new brakes in the Challenger are as greatly improved as the acceleration. They will bring the car to a stop in 100 feet from a 7ft mile speed —and do it gently, smoothly. These brakes are self-energizing both in forward and reverse. They require only a light pedal pressure, regardless of ' the weather or the emergency. Instead of the usual fabric lining, the new brakes,—with larger drums —

employ a molded composition that is equally effective wet or dry, and is practically impervious to wear. Steering, which has always l>een 1 especially responsive in Hudson-Essex . cars, is still further improved by an 1 increased ratio and by the use of roll- j er bearings in the steering median- ■ ism. The new springs are long and ofl flat camber, or horizontal, so that the ] only deflection is vertical. As a result. axles can not “teeter”, and the improved road ability and riding comfort makes the higher speed both ! enjoyable and safe. Economical, too The high mechanical efficiency of i the Challenger exemplified in the new cushioned power flow is found throughout the car. The new motor, for all its tremendous power is economical of fuel. New carburetion.! sew heat control methods and new manifolding secure the utmost power from every drop of gasoline. Style Matches Performance Second only to the spectacular performance of the Challenger, is its crisp, authoritative style. Rather more than just “new’," Essex style is sigley, and Walter Frauhiger, of near Magley. ’ Miss Hazle Hunt, of Decatur, spent the week-end and Christmas with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hunt, near Tocsin. Miles Blue, of Purdue University, and Miss Beth Blue, of Rockcreek, Illinois, are spending the holidays with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Blue. Mr. and Mrs. Garold Johnson and daughter Barbara, of Fort Wayne, were dinner guests, Sunday, of Mrs. Ella Johnson and family. Garth Woodward, son Frank, and daughters Ameline and Margaret were dinner guests, Christmas, of Mr. and Mrs. John Stine. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rupright were dinner guests, Christmas, of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Davison, of Kingsland. Mrs. Hansel Kreigh and Mrs. Chris Beery motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beery, near Middleberry, Ohio, Sunday and found Mr. and Mrs. Beery and children all sick with the fin Mrs. Beery remained in the home to help care for them. Miss Helen Archbold, of Indianapo'is is spending the holidays with her’parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Archbold. , Mr. and Mrs. Alvia Potter and family were Christmas guests of John Bowman and family, near Lancaster Center. Mr and Mrs. W. H. Sowards, of Valparaiso, spent Christmas at their home in Tocsin. There are many cases of flu in and near Tocsin and many homes where whole families are afflicted. Mrs. Sam Wolf suffered a stroke of paraysis Sunday and her condition is

nificant. Body and chassis are in harmony, giving the silhouette a pois-» and balance that subtly suggests the power beneath the hood. Streamlined contours with boldly sweeping mouldings, gracefully arched door and window openings harmonize with the higher, slightly pointed hood and radiator and the broad flowing fender lines. Challenger bodies are of steel construction throughout providing tres mendous strength without overburdening the chassis. Due to this steel construction, corner posts' are narrower, and windshield and windows larger. New top construction, employing a ■hick felt inner lining completely covering the top and which absorbs sound waves, completely} eliinJnatos all "drumming’’ cr "booming." Bodies are wider, and the additional roominess still further enhanced by the tilt of the seats and by slightly I inreasing the angles of the tow-board in the driver's compartment. Win- ■ dows and doors are made silent and ' j weathertight by the use of a new type of sponge rubber molded channel, the door strips being covered in upholstery material. New Automatic Oil Gauge The instruments are grouped so that indirect lighting insures easy reading of all dials at night, yet protects the driver from eye-pulling glare. The instruments include the speedometer. ammeter, oil-pressure gauge, > engine-heat indicator, carburetor heat ’■control gauge, electric level gauge, that is an important contribution to Challenger motoring comfort, and car maintenance. By pressing a button on the dash, this instrument shows the quantity of oil in the crankcase, so that the driver may know both his gas and oil requirements without leaving his seat.—advt. Itx.

serious. Ivan Richey who has neen sick for several weeks Is slowly recovering. — —’ o — Card of Thanks We desire in this manner to express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our dear grandfather and father, Mr. Jacob Rawley. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Sipeakman, Mr. E. T. Jones and Miss Kate Coverdale.

the start RUB your chest v -A 111 w ith Vicks before your little cold gets BIG. Vicks acts two ways at once to check the cold and prevent complications: (1) It is vaporized by the heat of the body and inhaled for hours direct to the inflamed air-passages; (2) It acts through the skin like an old-fashioned poultice, “drawing out” the tightness and pain. X/ICKS VAPO R UB

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