Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 13 December 1930 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by TH* DECATUR DMMOCBAT CO. I. H. HellerPree. and Gen. Mgr. A. R. Holtbouae..Sec’y & Hue. Mgr. Dick D. HellerVice-President Entered at the Poetoffica at Doca*nr, Indiana, as second class matter Subscription Rates Single copiesl .02 One week, by carrier .10 One year, by carrier6.oo One month, by mail .36 Three months, by maill.oo Six months, bv mai11.76 One year, by mail3.oo One year, at office 3.00 Prices quoted are within fleet and second zones. Elsewhere 63.60 one year. Advertising Rates made Known on Application. National Advertising Representatives SCHEERRE, INC. 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago 415 Lexington Avenue, New York Charter Member The Indiana League of Home Dallies Those who are wjpe are making Christmas shopping easier by i watching the advertisements in | this paper daily. Local merchants are offering you the greatest values at the lowest prices. The Good Fellow fund total is, now over the S2OO mark and with I a iittle assistance the girls in —eltarge hope to at least double that -in next ten days. Won't you I help? How about that Christmas Saving club? Don't overlook it in the rush for remember that those who • taxt.a little each week and then draw it with interest next Decemjei will be the happy and the wise ones, We would not attempt to discuss, the legal question involved in the supreme court decision regarding the Studabaker bank but we can't' help but feel that the opini< ns as published will do much to restore confidence over the state in those communities where that is needed. Bugs’’ Moran, Chicago gangster, has been found not guilty of vagrancy. They might try any thing else with success from petty thievery to murder, according to the stories tcld of him the past few’ years. Why did they pick vagrancy as the charge? Each day shows a gain in the Good Fellow fund. That's the stuff. Take care of the poor girls and boys. That will make a real Christmas and all we have to do is to give a dollar cr two so the ladies in charge can make thtir purchases and complete arrangements for taking old Santa to each of the homes. If Decatur could secure a canning factory and another industry *■ or two to open here next spring, your difficulties, hard times and the. depression would be definitely over. And whats to prevent it? , , Not a thing in the world except a 1 little effort and pep and steam. "'As Andy says 'lets have a meetin' and talk the propolition over.” The legal notice for receiving . bids, for the new federal building

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to be erected here will appear in next Monday’s issue of thin paper and the contract will be let about January 10th. Looks like some real action would be taken soon and that by the middle of next ’ summer you can buy your stamps 1 and Inquire ‘‘is there any tiling , for me?” in the I’. 0., corner of 1 Third and Liberty Way. The president is ''saaaiuf” the i senate and ot course they are hand--1 ing it right back, sort of a "fiddling I i while Rome burns" course, it ' seems. Instead of working out some constructive legislation that will start the money into circulation they play politics and cry about their pride being hurt. Its worse than boys play and soon the whole country will be “cussing them all out.” unless they recover their balance and do things. Os course there will be opposition to the proposed tax legislation which is not surprising. We hope iit will create enough interest so that the very best plan for equal--1 ization is worked out but to oppose every tax bill that comes up just for selfish reasons is not the 'wise course by any means. Some ■relief must be had and to get that ' some laws must be passed. Memibers of the assembly should consider every step safely, abandon foolish ideas and work for the greatest good to the greatest number. A’ remark made by some woman in one of the Portland factories started a run on a bank there and except for the fact that of its unusual strength and the assistance from outside sources, the results would have been serious for the institution, its patrons and that community. There is no reason fcr a nervous attitude among the people for the hanks today are stronger than ever, due to the conservative methods now employed and every one should express optimism. The Portland bank withstood the pressure and yesterday much of the money drawn out the day before was returned. The gasoline tax has become so popular that it is being used to such an extent that we will "kill the goose that lays the golden ' egg.” It has been a great help in this state for it has permitted the .building of a great road system and we are not in debt as are many states where bonds were issued but we do not believe it would be wise to attempt to increase that tax this year. Most of us are more interested in some means that will relieve the local tax situation and since but onefourth of the gasoline tax money is returned to the county, a great roar will follow efforts to boost the four cents. Other states are going the limit and in one or two as much us a twelve-cent gas tax will be asked. Those interested should express their opinion. o ■— « 4 l essons In English Woros often misused: Do not say “John's work was absolutely perfect.” Omit “absolutely.’’ What is “perfect” should not he qualified. Often mispronounced: Bassinet: a as in "at”, i as in “in", e as ■ in ‘net," and accent first syllable, not the last. Otten misspelled, Saskatchewan (Canadian province.) Synonyms: Authentic, authoritative, real genuine, trustworthy. ( Word study: “Use a word three times and it is yours." Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Augment; to increase in size, amount, or degree. “Impatience augments an evil." i “Freckles” Hits the Road , Cincinnati, O.—(U.R)—“Freckles,” ■ a poodle, had lived with Mrs. Jessie ■ Theisz for nine years. He never ' strayed from h< me in all that time. His first trip away recently was hjs last, for he hasn't been ; heard from since.

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What i.- regarded as one of the most horrifying examples of narcotic poisoning on record is that of 12-year-olff John Simmons (left), who is said to be a drug addict. When police raided the home of Jahn's father. Alfred Simmoni, a cab

♦ ♦ BIG FEATURES OF RADIO *— • ■ Saturday’s □ Best Radio Features Copyright 1930 by UP. WABC (CBS network) 6:30 p.m. CST—Neeco Surprise Party. WEAF (NBC network) 8 p. m. CST —General Electric Band. WEAF (NBC network) 9 p. m. CST—Lucky Strike Orchestra. WJZ (NBC network) 9 p. nt. CS T —Chicago Civic Orchestra. WABC .CBS network) 9 p. m. CST—Show Boat. o Copyright 1931) by UP. WABC (CBS network) 6 p. tn. CST—Golden Hour. WJZ (NBC network) p.m. CST—Collier’s Radio Hour. WEAF (NBC network) 8:15 p.m. CST —Atwater Kent Final Radio Auditions. • WEAF (NBC network) 10:30. p . im. CST —Russian’Cathed.al Choir.' WABC (CBS network) 11 p. mJ CST —Quiet Harmony. o Monday's 5 Best Radio Features i Copyright 1930 by UP. WABC (CBS network) 8:15 p.m ! CST —The Vagabonds. WEAF (NBC network) 7:30 p.m. CST—A. &P. Gypsies. WABC (CBS network) 8 p. m. CST —Mardi Gras. WJZ (NBC network) 9 p. m. C ST—Rochester Civic Orchestra. WEAF (NBC network) 10 p. m. CSJ—Florence Richardson Orchestra. o * TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY 1 | From the Dali/ democrat File December 13 1910 — Fifty-three memheis of Northeastern Indiana Hay and Grain association made defendants in suit filed by James' Bingham, attorney general of Ind-1 iana on charge of restraint of trade. | Real estate transfer: W. H. Nach I trieb to Martin Miller, business block Decatur for $7,000. C. L. Walter elected superintend-

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♦ driver of Brooklyn, N. Y., they found $15,000 worth of drugs, and the boy in a dazed condition. A physician said the boy was under the influence of dope. John is shown with his mother, Mrs. Constance Simmons, and his brother Harold.

ent of Methodist Sunday School. Mrs. Elizabeth Bosse demands $2,000 damages lor erection of gas ank near her house by Indiana Lighting Co. Debolt school house destroyed by fire with loss of $3,000. Burglars blow safe in Keller store at Monroe and get S7O. 1). E. Smith elected Master of Masonic lodge. Charles Elzey and Glen Falk buy the J. H. Voglewede and Son Shoe Store. Andrew Carnegie gives SIO,OOO, 000 to establish world peace. Martin Miller falls and breaks two ribs. _ o * Household Scrapbook By ! I ROBERTA LEE « « A Nursery Table A play table can be made for I the children from a discarded card ' table. Cover with oilcloth, which ! s easily cleaned, and then.spilled i water or paints will not leave un- ■ rightly marks. Rusty Knives A rusty knife can be cleaned very ; satisfactorily by dipping a damp i . loth in ashes and rubbing the blade I thoroughly until the rust disappears To Prevent Lumpy Cocoa , Cocoa will not lump if a little sugar is mixed with it before pouring on the milk or hot water. A pimh of salt will greatly improve lac flavor. ■ - O— Modern Etiquette I By | [ PO9ERTA LEE v til.R) • Q. Is there a set fee for the clergyman who officiates at a wedding A. No, the groom gives according to his means. Q. What is done after the fingers ar< dipped into the finger bowl? A Touch the lips, then the mouth gers are dipped into the finger bowl and bands should be wiped upon the 1 papkin. | Q. What is a good rule to follow ■ when engaging in any sport? I A. Keep your tongue under all circumstances and conditions. Get the Habit-—Trade at Home.

NAVY AIR CHIEF I ASKS SUNYVALE AS FLYING BASE , Moffett’s Report Picks Site Opposed by Secretary By William W. Chance, United Press Aviation Editor Washington, Dec. 13. —(U.RF-Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of the navy bureau ot aerouatuics. t( day renewed his opposition to selection ot Camp Kearney, Calif., as the site for the proposed new west coast airship base, and in the face of adverse reports by Secretary Adams urged selection of Sunnyvale, Calif. — In his annual report, Moff&tt asserted he "definitely preferred the Sunnyvale site,” and asked that authorizaticn and funds to proceed with construction ot the base "be obtained at an early moment.” Moffett's action in all probability will reopen the battle over selection of the sit? that, characterized consideration of bills for its establishment at the last session of congress. Decision Reversed Adams and members of a special navy investigating board appeared before a special house subcommittee and recommended that Camp Kearney be chosen on the ground it was closer to the fleet. Bscause I of the bitterness of the fight and the length of time consumed in attempting to reach a decision no action was taken at the last session. the matter being held over for the present session. The admiral's action eccasioned surprise in naval circles. It was the opinion of officers generally that peace had been restored and an accord reached whereby the secretary again would recommend Camp Kearney. Among otlr r recommendations in Mi ffett's report were: Either increase th? enlisted personnel at the San Diego and Hampton Road fleet air bases, or enact legislation providing for more civilian employees. Passage if additional legislation to increase the previously authorised five-year. 1,000-plane bulking program to 1.125 to .take care of Pai 1 Harbor, Hawaii, and Coco Solo. C. Z., whese aircraft have been depleted to outfit cruisers. Reduction of enlisted pilots from 30 to 22 per cent. Experimsntal Funds Appropriation of more funds for aeronautical experimentation and 'esearch. Enlargement of the Coco Solo lying field, and construction cf breakwaters to smooth the surface for seaplane operations; enlargement of the Hampton Roads field. Completion if the ZRS-5, second >f the new super-dirigibles. Presentation to congress of a comprehensive naval building program to provide a fleet up to the maximum limits of th? Lindon treaty, including provisions for early construction of aircraft carriers and authorization for aircraft compl ments. The admiral invited attention to the stabilizing effect "an extensive naval building program will have on business condiions in the United States.” • PREBLE NEWS ♦ — ♦ Those who attended tne Kirkland and Commodores game Saturday night from Preble were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan and daughters Henry Decker, Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Grandstaff and daugh’er of Fort Wayne, Misses Irene, Lorine and Erma Kirchner, Darrell Eugene Shackley. Hoy Bouer, Gertrude. Bereneta, Miriam, Oscar and Donald Hoffman, Mrs. Leroy Cable and children. Hiss Dorothy Hoffman who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs»- Robert Seiierlock of Corunna returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Werling and son of Fort Wayne spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eli Goldner. Mr and Mrs. John Brown of Lansing, Michigan visited Mr. and Mrs. Orville Heller and family a few daysMr. and Mrs. Willard Mcßride and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dilling and family Wednesday. The Beulah Chapel Ladies Aid met Wednesday all day with Mrs. Ralph Bresick. Mr. Milo Hilyard’of Fort Wayne spent Saturday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoffman and family and Mr. aud Mrs, Milton Kidd. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bultemier and children called on Mr. and Mrs. George Bultemier Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Henry of Laketon visited Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Elzey Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Heller, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown spent Tuesday in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hoffman* of Fort Wayne called on Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoffman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kidd Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henry ot Lak.e-

| _ L | -|| "" to play Bridge & AUCTION or ; CONTRACT / Ferguson / of -PRACTICAL AUCTION BMDOB" | ~| ii iTT ' ' Copyright, 1930. by Hoyle. ARTICLE No. 6

In the preceding article, reference was made to "spoof bridge . a« bluff bids are termed by our Engbsh cousins. Here is a hand where the blufl bidder was out-maneuvered: : Y : :A B : : Z : Hearts — A, Q, 3, 2 Clubs —lO, 4 Diamonds — Q, J, 10 Spades — A, Q, 9, 8 AUCTION BIDDING: No score, rublier game. Z dealt and bid one no trump. A bid two spades and Y bid twoi no trumps. If B pasged, what should Z bid? How should" he analyze the bids of A and \ How could A bid two spades and Y bid two no trumps, if both were bidding soundly? His own holding in spades really made Z's problem fairly easy. It was a certainty that A could not have a spade bid for, if he did. Y could not possibly bid two no trumps. Such a bid should indicate at least one stopper in spades and that stopper could only be three or four spades to the king. A’s two spade bid, therefore, must be a bluff bid, made to induce Y Z to bid two no trumps and thus give A a chance to make a set-up club suit. Z correctly I figured this out and decided that his best chance for game lay in the spade bid, particularly if his partner should hold four spades to the king. Z, therefore, bid three spades and A bid four clubs, thus verifying Z's deductions. Y and B passed and Z bid four spades and all passed. A’s hand was as follows: Hearts — 9 Clubs —A, K, Q, J, 9,7, 6, 2 Diamonds — K, 9, 6 Spades — 10

Problem No. 2 Hearts — 10 Clubs — J, 10, 4 Diamonds — Q, 10, 4, 3 Spades — none Hearts —Q, 8,7, 6 Hearts — 4 Clubs —A,B, 7 : Y : Clubs — none Diamonds — none : A B : Diamonds —J,8,7, 6, , Spades —9 : Z : Spades —Q, 7 Hearts — J, 9. 5 Clubs —9, 6, 5 Diamonds — none Spades —B, 6 There are no trumps and Z is in the lead. How can Y Z win five of the eighl tricks against any defense? Solution in the next article

<on called on friends in Preble Wed- ; uesday. Mrs. June Shackley, Dorothy.! Bereneta and Oscar Hoffman spent Wednesday in Fort Wayne. o - Voice Kills Rabbit Hebron, Conn.— (U.R) —George l Wyman thinks he has discovered' an easy and hu&aty way of cafchI ing rabbits. The other night while [ walking home he shouted at a rabbit which appeared at the roadsidei . and the animal dropped dead, ap-l , patently from fright) George in-' i tends to keep in good voice. o Asked Bids on Soup Scotts Mill. Ore. —(UP)—Sealed bids were asked here when hot soup , ‘ was needed for a parent’s school ' meeting. —: o A neon lamp only a quarter of an inch in diameter has been devel- ■ ’ oped that is assorted be the' smallest that can be operated with ' • an 110 volt electric house lighting i | current. o Advice Hard to Follow “A friend who tells you to forgit I yob troubles,” said Uncle Eben. , “means well. If you could take his , advice to de limit he'd be afraid . yoh mind had gone all wrong.' I Washington Star. 0 Eastern Wisdom A Hindu gem of wisdom runs: I . “If an enemy befriends you be- i ’ cause ot a necessity which drives i him to you. then with the removal I 1 of that necessity Is the removal ot | the friendship itself ”

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Y’s hand was as follows: Hearts — K, 10, 8,7 Clubs — 3 Diamonds — A, 8, S, 2 Spades —K, 7,6, 4 ', Needless to say, Y Z made four odd at spades and thus won a rubber that many would have lost. If Z had not lieen alert and deduced that A was making a bluff bid, he would have played the hand at no trump and thus allowed A to make eight club tricks. It is a fine example of “calling the bluff." The bidding in Contract would have been exactly the same. All Bridge players of any experience know perfectly well that it is wiser tc play a hand with a sound suit as trumps than with no trumps — unless, to be sure, the no trumper is flawless and with no hole in it. Some hands, of course, do happen to work out better in no trumps, but these are the exception; anynow, I think there is no real argument as to which is the better proposition — trumps oi no trumps. It is, therefore, a strange business that these self-same playen will be seen time after time taking out a suit into no trumps under the smallest provocation. As often as not declarers do this simply to enjoy the fun of playing the combined hand; themselves; with these I have no quarrel — they are there to get what fun they may out of the game, but not the best results; and as that is theii point of view about Bridge, why worry: With the rest I do find fault — in fact, I cannot understand their point of view at all, for they are not selfish, and they do want to get the best results; yet, knowing full well, as in thei; heart of hearts they must, that they are playing against their own interests they still will bid — yes, and re-bid — their no trumps against partners' suits

Plan Cooperative Dying Keystoine, la., — (UP) •— “You can't do forever" is tho slogan of new organization here. It is a burj ial society, the dues of which are I 25 cents a year and the initiation | fee $lO, The club plans to own its 1 own hearse, buy coffins in carload ! lots, and employ an undertaker on a volume business basis. |

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MONROE NENj Mr. and Mrs. B w . 1 Mr. and Mrs. « Sl »Hk called on Mr H „ (1 Mr S ® ’ l ‘ of| Sumluy evel J”' Mr. and Mrs Rav- . family spent the (lay'V? l *>'h Mr. and Mrs. p living east (ls Decatur Mr. and Mrs. J. p H , R. J. Meyers and Mrs bSu ham spent Tuesday tn F JJ Mis. May N e i Mn amj of Dei a ur spent Tuesday, roe the guest of her l Be Essex, < tTa a" '' : ' railklln 01 D. visited her grandparent, v, T. J. Rayl 011 wJ Mr. and Mrs. C. E. n |and Mrs. Jacob Scherer samt jnesday in Dee:,t ur I . M* B J cst me Locker left d >.y and will spend the wJ her daughter and family ft Mrs R. B. McKeeman at Wayne. Mrs. Hattio Mills and Mrs.# DeVor of l eeatur called"o. Grover Oliver on noon. “ Di. C. ( . Rayl ol Decaturt on his parents Mr. and Mn. Rayl on Thursday. Mrs. Ida Bollinger is viaitta tlves in Union City for a few Mr. Janies A. Hendricks Thursday evening in De"a®, Mrs. Anna Rupert returned! I home on Wednesday after u i withr elatives at Van Wert, f Mrs- Sophia Stauffer and (John of Fort Wayne visited| and Mrs. Vernon Riley on Wed day. Mrs. James A. Hendricks Mrs S. Smith and Mr. Gail Hendr spent Friday in Fort Wayne. Mrs. John Floyd, Mrs. E. Busche and Mrs. Otto Loogei ger attended the St. Mary's nomic Club at Decatur on Than o — Haig’s Batman Idle London, —(UP)—Among the lions of unemployed here it geant T. secreet, hatman to the Field Marshal Earl Haig fw years. o——— Pulling a hose from a new receptacle automatically turn water, summons firemer and ■ nals the location of the fire a annunciator in a central locaik a building. o J A German inventor is predk | steadier flights for his airpliai which the air stream from th I • peller is directed straight thre . a slightly conical tubular tad .. — () 1 ?' Lessons in dancing are firn i radio in Germany, the p’lpilnn s J portable floors consisting di II bered squares in their horn :i follow instructions given h) teachers.