Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 29, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 1 January 1931 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT published Every livening Except Sunday by TH! DECATUR DIMOOUT CO. I. H. Heller Pree. and Gen. Mgr. 4. II Hvltbouae Sec’y & Hue Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vlce-Preeldent Entered at tne Poetoffice at Deca.ur. Indiana, as second class matter Subscription Rates Single copies 1 -03 One week, by carrier— .10 One year, by carrier —_ 6.00 One month, by mail — . ■ .36 Three months, by mall 1.00 Six mouths, by mail 1.76 One year, by mall ___— 3.00 One year, at office _______ 3.00 Prices quoted are within flrat and second zones. Elsewhere $3.60 one year. Advertising Ratee made Known on Application. National Advertising Representatives fc “""~BCHFjfcRRE. INC 36 East Wacker Drive. Chicago *ls Lexington Avenue, New York Charter Member The Indiana League of Home Dailies HAPPY NEW YEAR: Its the first day of a new year —1931 —and we are all writing the first page today. W ■ are extending the sincerest wisli to every one that it may be happy and in every way good enough to repay you for any thing that may have happened in the past. Its fine to say Happy New Year and we know every one means it,' but there should be more to it, we i should do our best to see that it is a good year for all whom we can aid. A frisnd told us recently that li was traveling through Michigan last summer when the drought was on ami came to a small settlement in which it seemed every one was in church —every one except one man who was driving a wagon loaded witli barrels of water. The visitor stopped the man and asked him what was going on and he replied that all the neighborhood had gathered to offer prayers for rain. “And don’t you believe in it’” he was asked. "Oh, yes,” he. replied, “but I thought to make sure I would let the rest of the family pray while I hauled in a little water.” That s not a bad idea. Praying is alright of course and we all believe in it, but it does seem that the fellow who helps the Lord a little gets his prayer answered more quickly and more completely. Th s community is in a splendid condition when compared to others ami there are a thousand reasons why we can step ahead. We believe we have reached the bottom of the depression and that a gradual trend of betterment is even now here. Those who have checked their business with last year are rather optimistic for thej totals were in most cases not as i serious as they feared they would be. Efforts are being made to secure new industries here and there are several building projects on now. Shake off the old coat of pessimism and lets all get busy on the 1931 deal. We can rtiake it an extra good one if we all try. Dore B. Erwin this morning became judge of the Adams circuit court, succeeding Judge Jesse C. Sutton who has served with merit ami distinction the past, seven years. Judge Erwin is splendidly qualified for the high position and will serve the people of the 26th Judicial circuit faithfully, feartessly and well. He has been a student of law for many years, has • practised in all the courts and is one of the ablest men in this part of Indiana. Judge Sutton has made a spl- ndid record and retires with thj best wishes of all the people. His decisions have been fair and I hottest and have been sustained by I the supreme court when appeals were taken. He will re-enter the ■ practise of law with his former partner. Judge James T. Merryman. We extend heartiest congratulations to both Judge Erwin and Judge Sutton, and our very ‘ I>‘ st wishes. , One of the important offices in

I the community is that of probation ! officer which was assumed today by Mrs. Faye Smith Knapp. She will be in charge of delinquent children and young people and is well qualified for the position, having for years devoted much time to child welfare work. The appointment will give satisfaction because it is merited. Mrs. Knapp succeeds Mrs. Maud Dorwin, who has served with much credit during the term of Judge Sutton. Due to the fact that juvenile matters are not made public In court, not much is heard of this work hut it Is one of the most responsible places in the county. Business is fairly good, every factory here is operating part or full time with Indications of improvement, the banking situation is excellent, a new postoffice building is assured aud plans for several other blocks are under consideration, a number will build or improve residence properties, we 'have a chime * to land two or three 1 new industries, a large canning company will soon send a representative here to survey with chances for plating a oranch here. Gosh, things aren’t so bad, are they? I Billy Schamerloh lias concluded I eleven years of faithful service as I bailiff of the Adams circuit court | and he retires with the very best wishes of every one. He has been efficient and courteous to a high degree and has made many friends during the years of service. Fred Mil’s, well-known local grocer for many years and always a faithful democrat, will succeed him. Harl (Spot) Hollingsworth last evening concluded his four years as sheriff of Adams county last evening and Burl Johnson assumed that very important place today. Mr. Hollingsworth has provn himself a fearless official and Mr. Johnson begins his job with the best wishes of every one. Here’s to the old and the new. This js a good time to renew yout*’ inscription to the Daily Democrat if you get the paper by mail. We will make our usual January-February campaign for renewals and we are promising our best efforts to make the paper as readable as possible. Frank O. Martin today began his duties as a member of the board of county commissioners, taking the place so splendidly filled by Frank Hriener the past nine years. Mr. Martin is a man of good judgment, Is honest and will strive ev ry minute to take care of the j interests of Adams county. Good bye old 1930, you probably , meant well but you certainly did mess things up. Some.folks think it was because one and nine and three and naught total thirteen. Well, any way you’re out and most folks are glad of it. Th-y are demanding an apology of Senator Nye but that independent comes back with the reply that he has insulted so many people by telling the truth that he can’t tell where to start in. Start the New Year off with a Christmas Saving card. If you haven’t joined one of these clubs, do it at once. Its a fine thing in every way. I *_ Lessons In English * Words often misused: Do not say "Your bool: and mine are both alike." Omit “both". Often mispronounced. Maneuver. Pronounce ma-nu-ver, a as in "ask" " as in "rude," e as in "feud," accent second syllable. , Often misspelled. Seer (a prophet); sear (to scorch, or burn.) 1 Synonyms: Oral, verbal, spoken - Word study: "i’se a word three times and it is yours." bet us increase our vocabulary by mastering ■ one word each day. Today’s word: , Temporal; of, pertaining to, or limited by, time. "The things which ere seen are temporal, but the things which are no* seen are eternal." II CoriMuthians, , ’ <> — Get the Habit—Trade at Home.

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• • • BIG FEATURES OF RADIO 1 [ ; Thursday's 5 Bert Radio Features Copyright 1930 by CP. WABC (CBS network) 7 p. m. CST—PPoet’s Gold. WJZ (NBC network) 7 p. m. '■ CST —Aunt Lulu's Adventures. WEAF (NBC network) 8:30 p. m. CST—Melody Moments. WJZ (NBC network) 9 p. m. CST—Echoes of the Opera. WABC (CBS network) 9:30 p.m. 1 CST —New World Harmony. o— 1 Friday’s Five Brst Radio Features Copyright 1930 by UP. ■ WEAF (NBC network) 6 p. m. CST —Drama and Literature. WABC (CBS network) 7 p. m. CST —Grand Opera Miniature. WJZ (NBC network) 8 p. m. C i ST —Interwoven Pair. WABC (CBS network) 9 p. m. ; CST —Concert Program. WEAF (NBC network) 9:30 p. i m. CST—R. K. O. Program. O ■ — •—4 ■ Household Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE | Yellowed Blankets Blankets that have yellowed can ! I be bleached by steaming overnight in a solution of hydrogen peroxide,* Hinted to about one-eighth its naural strengthGrease To remove grease that has been 1 hopped on the kitchen floor, I sprinkle some soda over the spot. | hen pour boiling water over it.Hot Chocolate When cream is not used in mak- 1 it’g hot chocolate, add a bit of but- j er. Milk alone does not make it rich enough. o Modern Etiquette Sy »O?ERTA LEE ” nI.R) « Q. If a girl does not dance, and for the sake of hospitality has accepted a dame invitation, what should she do to avoid feeling out of place and awkward? . A. She , and other women who lo not dance, should get together in informal groups and chat with one another. If she remains alone in the manner of the wall-flowers, she makes herself conspicious. Q. What should one do with his hands when not occupied with eat- 1 ing? A Keep them in the lap. xj. Is it permissible for a maid to mgges: to her mistress away m which a task may be simplified? A. Yes, and a well-bred mistress will accept the suggestion gracious j ly. — o— LESLIE FACES HARD PROBLEMS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)! year was unemployment. Thons-1 ands of persons faced the winter without work and lacking food and I clothing. Leslie, following Presi-i dent Hoovr’s reeonim* ndatibns. brought about organizations of county relief committees, similar to those created during the World war, and made urgent requests of , local governments and industriesi to expand construction to th- nt-1 , most to provide employment. During the serious flood silti- . ation in the Wabasli valley, the.gov- ■ ernor called upon the R e( | Cn,.... > and the National Guard to aid in - preventing suffering, loss of life and damage! to property. The Re d • rose; also was called upon to aid . in earing for needs of farmers in

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the drought area of southern Indi- ' ana, where crops were destroyed. ' The National Guard again was ' called out to quell further rioting following the lynching of two Negroes at Marion. Financial needs of the farmers , j were studied by a commission of agricultural and banking experts appointed by the governor. Anoth- ■ ier commission was planned to ( study means for permanent stabilization of the employment prob- . lem. A strong public sentiment for re- . lief from taxation occasioned appointment of a tax survey commis- ; slon which drew up a list of ree- | ommendations that will be present ed the coming legislature. A study of crime, looking toward prevention, was mad? by another of Leslie's commissions. Another commission was appoint- , ed to draft recommendations for , improving tne school aid system. , Throughcut the year Leslie remained out of the front rank of . politics, although he took a fairly ; active part in th? election. His influence was powerful in drafting I the party platform. He even appear'd before the platform coninj’ttee to present his r commenda[tions in person. Disappointed at the outcome of .the e ection. Leslie appealed to ‘ ex cutives of both parties for liar- ■ mony during the legislature, and i urged esp daily that a re-appor-'tionment bill be drafted that would be satisfactory lo both factions. This occasioned the only definite i break he had with executives of his own party. Elza O. Rogers, republican stat? chaisman, declin'd to appoint a committee to work with . democrats in drafting an agreeable bill before the session con- | ven d. The governor sided with iR. Earl Peters, d mocratic chairman, in this matter, and ask'd Rogers to change his attitude. The governor maintained the policy of his first year, appearing ! seldom at public functions. He was strong in his support of '(he highway commission and the I work of the conservation departI ment. o * TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY j From .ne Oai.y Democrat File » 9 January 1, 1911 was Sunday, . — rOTheory in Dispute The quantum theory is tlie theory ; that radiation from a body is emitted only in discrete units, called quanta, and according to some forms of ti e theory, that absorption occurs tn the same discontinuous maimer. This theory Is now widely accepted by scientists. It ! . has. however, been criticized by I Frank Wigglesworth Clark.—Washington Star Crime Prevention H. E. Barnes says: “First step lln prevent!.ig crime Is to see tha’ the human Individual is well born; i second, adequate education; third. , sufficient nmntinl or vocational ed 1 ucation to provide means of making ; a living; fourth, efficient method" of aiding backward children who I might beemne victims of erimir i suggestions.” Source of Love We enjoy taking cure of people or animals Hint me » little weak er limn we are. On the „i| le , I hand we resent any person who as , mimes a regal ait-.-American Ma-’ ' azine. ’ ” Eastern Wisdom A Hindu gem of wisdom rims: "If an enemy befriends you ho- , cause of a necessity which drhes : him to you. Iliet: with tlie removal I I of that neceftfily is lhe removal ol I tiie friendship itself."

AGRICULTURE ATIOWIEVEL IN PAST YEAR ' Purdue Publicity Director Gives Review ol 1930 Farming DROUGHT ALSO GETS BLAME By T- R. Johnston Publicity Director. Purdue University Written for the United Press Lafayette, Ind., Jan. 1. — (U.R> — Drought combined with economic depression served to lower agricultural levels in Indiana during 1930 according to J. H. Skinner, director of the Purdue University department of agricultural extension. . 'Die number of sheep in Indiana during the past year was the greatlest of the last ten years, and prices were low. A cycular liquidation in the sheep business may be expected to continue, making the outlook none too favorable. The demand for both lambs and wool was affected greatly by the depression of the past year. During the year, the number of, beet cattle was two per cent below the 0-yeai average- The reason for the drop in cattle prices must be explained in terms of demand, rather than supply, and should not be construed as indicating a long-time drop in prices. As long as the general industrial depression continues, the decreased | demand for meat associated wi’h it will continue to influence depression of tattle prices. The spring pig crop in Indiana was 12 per cent below that of 1929 The succession of unfavorable corn crops harvested in Indiana in recent years has resulted in considerable curtailment in hog production. Although hog prices are not as sensitive to changes in industrial conditions as prices for other classes of livestock, the depression has brought on lower hog prices than would be expected normally. Indiana dairy products producers particularly those in the southern part of the state, are somewhat discouraged as a result of the yeai of lew butter-fat prices, a small hay crop in 1930, an almost complete pasture failure during *he latter part of the summer, and a very small corn crop. In northern Ind ,a:;a the outlook is more optimistic. Low prices of butter-fat in 1939 have been the result, partly of low demand accompanying the depreq Hon, and partly of large production The drought has curtailed protluc cion of dairy products in recent months and will be a depressing influence of Production until new teed supplies are available in i 931. The number of milk cows wa s slightly larger at the beginning of 1930 than a year earlier. In June 1930, production of milk p r cow <as higher than at any correspond ■g season in recent years. The drought however, together with low prices which discouraged heavy feeding decreased the production per cow late in the summer. Less milk was produced in July han in any July of the three years preceding. Butter production in June July and August was considerably lower than in the corresponding months of 1929. The number of laying chickens in Indiana farm flocks increased six per cent from January 1. 1929 to January 1, 1930. by September 1. 1930. The number of laying birds in Indiana had decreased to one per ent below September 1, 1929. Hot weather reduced egg production to a point wher it was six per ent less per farm flock on September 1, 1930. than on September 1, 1929. The average weight price drop in the state from 1929 to 1930 was ; 9-6 cents per dozen, or 33 per cent. The prices of eggs and poultry will tend to rise when business shows signs of improving. 0 Mainz Famous City Mainz is one of the first and old est cities on the Rhine. It Ims fur nished its siiare of legends ami played its pan in making this rivet •ne of the most famous in the world. When the French occupied . lite city the countess of Stein led lhe young women lo take a vow not to listen to a word of love from any man until the country was rid of the invaders. Fired by the <-<>ur age of the countess, I lie young men succei-detl in sweeping the enemv from their lan<l “Stone of Destiny*’ Scone, in Perthshire. Scotland, was the site of nn old abbey and ' the place of residence of the -ally kings of Scotland. It was also the scene of their coronation, a "stone of destiny” was part of the coronation chair. This stone was curried off by Edward I of England In 12*.H5 and placed In Westminster abbey, i where it still remains under the coronntioi) chair of the British kings. — o Recipe for Happiness Because vve are built Gait way many of us do a lot of unnecessary worrying over trivialities. There is nothing complex or bewildering about life’s fundamentals. Find I them, follow them, and we have Hie i simple, solid basis of happiness.— I Toledo Blade.

Assumes .Jurisdiction of Court aS . F ' 7 Fw’"■ ■ Judge Dore B. Erwin Judge Etwin today succeeded Jesse C. Sutton as judge of the 26th judicial circuit. He was sworn n by County Clerk Bernice Nelson at 9;03 o’clock this morning. After taking the bench. Judge Erwin entered his appt ntinents on the docket and adjourned court until 9 o'clock. Friday morning.

American Buys Painting Stockholm, — (UP) — "The Shy Model." a nude by the late Swedish painter and etcher, Andres Zorn, has been purchased by an American it is a large’oil canvas, considered one of Zorn's best achievements. ; uid it has been acquired by Ray Long, New York magazine editor. o Baron Sticks to Trade Stockholm. —(UP) Sweden’s only nobleman-brick mason, Baron Stig Julius Liljencrantz, will stick o his lowly trade despite his titleThe baron, who has also worked as t <oal dealer, chauffeur and night vatchman under the name of Carlwon, was recently admitted to the rank of nobility when it was found jut tha* he was the legitimate son of a Baron Carl Gustaf Liljencrantz. _ 0 “Chute-the-Chute” Damages Omaha, Neb.. (UP) —Miss Margaret Patrick 65, who was injured while sliding down a "chute-thv ■hiite." part of the playground

IVs 11 at uour service... Eg&fe | r t &oai r wi B si O COMMERCIAL SAVING S TRUST i<F rh Hm SAFE DEPOSIT LOANS INVECTMENT • Y° l K Bankcrs - in every sense of the word. Whether v V nl ’? SaVl> i" oney or borrow it; whether you noL i ° ( k SafcgUard your 'arables or vour family’s Old Adams County Bank

'equipment at a local park last July during a picnic given by the company for whom she worked, was awarded $11.52 a week compensation by the state committee. Bile is still disabled as a reuslt of tne I accident. o Made Their Clotbet The nolde ones of earth ,-ire those who have made their choice They have thoughtfully asked wlmt life meant, nnd they have tried to shape their course by Hie te:i<-liin"« ami examples of tlie wise nnd good, of the successful ones of the past. They have studied Hie great characters—the men nnd nomen of in tellect. of din ruder, of purpose nnA achlcvetnent—nnd encouraged nnd inspired by their example, have been stimulated to do the utmost with the tab-nts committed m them. —Rev. A. II Motieur Sime. o Where "Jack” Grow* All 'work nnd no play make "jack’ for the nerve specialists.--Buffab Evening News,

BANK BAN hi active <)[>€ EAR |\ g|G| July 18 -Commercial h M holdup. Il.lno. g August 9— Farmers’ state J tn H-Twelve Mile JhM Twelve Mile, h-n.ipj, j 20 -Broadvv.l, S iai, ‘•■mL i Wayne, holdup, ti;'■ Bo 21- Bank „f ■ Bii Muishtield, t) ■ 3) September ■ 2- ,'iib. J Twelve Mlle, hoi,] llp , J S—First Naiiuiial si: : holdup, |8,309. S October 3 Farmers’ B ank burglary, $4,009. 13 —North Salem North Salem, ho.dup, 23—Glenwood Slat,. y wood, holdup. ... -I'armi't i. Jnt' alary o November 6 - Union St?’, ik,., H Springs, burglar. IE 7 First Notin'.a', p,, . attempted holdup. 8 - Medaryvill, state ■daryville, holdup. s2,o'n jßz 15— Bank of [field, holdup. SIOO. Hg Sunman Slat- r.ai.k Ki 1 holdup, S2OO. □ecsmber ("i-nbi'r and berland. holdup, - 3— Farmers' Batik holdup. $140,000. MH 12 Flor* . ■ ence, holdup. s7su. 16 — Citizens' State ton, holdup. $13,009 irFiM 18— First National field, holdup, $4,976. 19- State Bantß lio’dnp. S7OO. 19— Commercial Bank. I, « holdup, $l5O. j| 20 — Bank of Seward, B • , holdup, (recoveredi. 29 —Etna Bank, Etna ' tempted burglary. 20— Bank of Sedalia. K holdup, SI,OOO. 22— Crawford County biu’ish, ii :dup, $2.5' gj 22 —Farmers' and M*rcbafl ings Bank, Highland, hokiJH 000. ■ ■ ——O " 1 - ■ ■ ——— Evil in Excesi The best things carried tr® are wrong -ciinn hili WAFFLES Old Style Buckwheat Mexican Chile CAMPBELL’S TEA RW |