Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 31, Number 120, Decatur, Adams County, 20 May 1933 — Page 2

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Seeosid Class Matter. J. H. Heller ...Pres, and Gen. Mgr. A. R. Holthouse. Sec’y & Bus. Mgr. Dick D. Heller. .. Vice-President Subscription Rates: Single copies $ .02 One week, by carrier 10 One year, by carrier 5.00 Due month, by mail .35 Three monLhs, by mail 1.00 Six months, by mail 1.75 One Year, by mail 3.00 One year, at office 3.00 Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Elsewhere $3.50 one year. Advertising Rates made -kilowu on Application. National Adver. Representative SCHEERER, Inc. 115 ircxington Avenue, New York 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago. Charter Member of The Indiana League of Home Dailies. Ta vote wet, put a cross in the! circle at the top of the first column j on the ballot to be used in the' special election June 6th. To vote dry, use the second column. You can work the spring fever; off with a golf club and a round or two at the Legion Country Club, j It's great sport, just exercise j enough to be good for us and will i cure brain fag quicker than any thing we know of. The President is driving his program through and every thing he does seems helpful. He has sign- j ed the Muscle Shoals bill which will put a lot of idle men back on the pay roll and will help in numerous ways. Hi jackers are stealing slot machines at Fort Wayne and the losers haven't much come-back be- j cause they are violating the law by having them in their possession. May be a new and effective method to get rid of these machines. The bonus army will break camp next Monday and return home, convinced that President Roosevelt is doing every thing he can for them, which is handling the situation somewhat better than it has been in the past. Those who thought this nation had gone to the dogs when they abandoned the gold standard are in for a surprise. By June 12th it is expected all the great powers of the world will have agreed to a stable currency base and that was no doubt the purpose of the plan. Hogs were up to five cents a pound today, almost double what they were six weeks ago and if that isn't an improvement, we wouldn't know how to please. And the good part of it is that prices for corn, wheat and oats are showing a decided upward trend. Those who criticize Governor McNutt may change their minds when they hear his explanation* over the radio each Monday night during the summer, starting next week. He is doing his best under trying circumstances and deserves the support of the people. A big suit has been filed in St. Louis to find out whether 3.2 beer is intoxicating or not. Seems foolish there of all places in the United States, for its pure water as compared to the home brew they have been serving down that way, according to unofficial and unconfirmed reports.

THE ADAMS SUN., IViON., TUES. “ LUXURY LINER ” with Geo. Brent, Zita Johann Aiicc White, Vivienne Osborn Veree Teasdale. ADDED- A “Taxi Boys’ Comedy, and Rio. the Magnificent. TONIGHT- GABRIEL OVtF THE WHITE HOUSE with Walter Huston, Karen Mor lay.

Lewis W. Douglas, director of the budget, believes that repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment would 1 balance the budget and take care . of the three billion dollar bond issue. Evidently he figures on quite a quantity of hard liquor being consumed as his figures are a good many times the amount raised in ■ the old days. Forty-seven girls and boys last evening received diplomas from the Decatur high school and stepped out Into the world just at the time when they have the greatest opportunity in two decades. For four years the world has been go-! ing through a reorganization and j almost everv business must be re- j built. There are many paths of usefulnes ahead and these 1333 graduates may thoose that for which they are best fitted with the knowledge that in the years ahead, I , more than for a long time, will be | needed education, courage, good j health and wise thinking. \Ve conIgratulate the class and predict for them many successes iu the life j just ahead. It is the commence- i ment of your activities and its up !to you to show your parents and your community and your teachers ' that you can and will make good. ! — It used to be a rather common j 'thing to say "there snould be a law ' passed" to meet this and that, : especially if we had a pet griev-' ance, but now this tendency seems to be changing and instead of law jit is the popular thing to suggest a constitutional amendment. The latest proposal comes from Senator Robinson of Indiana, who has informed the Senate he proposed a constitutional amendment to permit Congress to regulate the business of insurance companies. His 1 ! complaint is that insurance com-j j panics have denied loan privileges j 1 and suspended payments under the cash surrender clauses. Insurance companies are very well regulated by law at the present time. They i are required to meet certain re-! quirements and -every effort has i been made to safeguard the policy-, , holders. Suspension of the loan : . privileges was done by state auth- [ ority during the banking holiday qs ! a protection to the companies. The 'Robinson complaint of excessive '! salaries for insurance company of- '. ficials may be justified, but this to be a matter for the' ; companies and not for Congress, E i especially to the extent of a con1, stitutional amendment. The peo-, > pie w ill not be greatly impressed! • w ith the Robinson proposal.—New-| I castle Courier-Times. ‘I -o c ♦ # £ Household Scrapbook » I - B >- I I l ROBERTA LEE j s Soap Flakes Try beating the soap into a foam j with the egg beater. It will require j fewer flakes and will give better suds. r White Shoes Shoe trees should be placed in white shoes before cleaning them. ? The wet cleaning fluid is liable to I I get th- shoes out of shape if they t are not held firmly. Slicing Fresh Bread r Soft, fresh bread can be cut into 3 very thin slices, and without the least difficulty. If the bread is placed in the refrigerator and thorougly chilled before slicing. o — * TWENTY YEARS # ; AGO TODAY From the Daily Democrat File 8 ♦ ♦ i Mrs. Oscar Hoffman, Miss Madge I Hite a: d Miss Fern DeLong are i- visiting friends in Fort Wayne. George Schug is suffering with m mumps. Mrs. J. Y. Rayl and daughter, SylB vii, of Monrr are visiting here. I Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gass and son | I tVm. are spending the week-end in ' 1 Fort Wayne at the D. M. Reed j Home. '• ; Dr. F. I. Patterson is in Indianapolis. ’ | Miss Lizzie Werder and Mrs. W. I A. Wetter are Fort Wayne visitors, n Mrs. Chas. Voglewedo give« n twelve o’clock dinner honoring Mrs. Tom Haefling. ” Dan Falk entertains the Junior class. Louis Schroeder child is recover- | ing from mating poison tablets. If! rrad idnh is a Van Wert busiI* n*c* visitor. ’*, the Hon. C. J. Gutz addresses ' forty graduate* from the eighth . grade.

“Your new Spring hat, Mein Herr!” i |— ——— — 1 * I t* - I

4 — 4 Test Your Knowledge Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to page Four for the answers. '4— —— — 4 1. Who was the founder of the doctrine of animal magnetism? 2. Who was Sir Henry Clinton? 3. Where are th? Tonga Islands? ■4. Who is Emperor of India? 5. Where is the Leser Canal? 6. Where was Fort Duguesne? 7. What is the relationship bej tw.-en the wives of ibrothers8. What geologic era followed the Paleuzoic age? 9. What name was given to sailing vessels built with very sharp j lines, raking masts, and great | (spread of canvas? 10. Name the capital oi Kansas. o — DIPLOMAS ARE PRESENTED TO 47 GRADUATES (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) I evening the march, "The National I Game" by John Philip Sousa was ' played by the Decatur Junior Band, and a baritone solo, "Fani tasia Polka —Fancy Free" by Clay | Smith was played by Vera Porter with band accompaniment. Rev. Charles J. Roberts, pastor !of the United Brethren Church , j pronounced the invocation after ! which the mixed chorus of the j Decatur high school under the) direction of Miss Helen Haubold, j i supervison of music, sang 1 "Recessional" by DeKovan and j ' Dream Ship" by Strickland. The speaker was introduced by Supt. Worthman, who also extended his best wishes to the graduating class. Principal Brown presented the graduation class with' i the request that they be granted j diplomas as a symbol of their accomplishments. The pres»utation of diplomas was made by Dr, .Mangold, after which Rev. Arthur II Ilrown, pastor cf the Baptist Church gave the benediction. ( The Junior baud, with Dave; Rice, band instructor, in charge,! played the finale, “Honorable j Artillery Company" by Sousa, j Following the commencement \ (exercises tne seniors entertained' * with a reception in the school: gymnasium which was beautifully i ‘ decorated with flowers. A canopy ( j of flowers and greenery was sus-

I 1 THAT TOO, TOO SOLID FLESH! ■ 4 w Do you knot? mhos you are on a carbohydrate jag? Thai's what 1 a let of people continually do. Overweight is a form of intemperance. Sugars and starches in EXCESS become a poison to the body * which, if it digests them, must store them as FAT. If you are one : of these carbohydrate jagsters, and if you want to reduce your - j weight and regain you. figure, our Washington Bureau's new bulleI tin on WEIGHT REDUCTION will tell you how. Fill out the coupon below and send for it: ' : CLIP COUPON HERE 5 I Dept. 234, Washington Bureau, Decatur Daily Democrat, 1322 New York Avenue. Washington, D. C. p l want a copy of the bulletin HOW TO REDUCE WEIGHT, and enclose herewith five cents In coin or postage stamps, to cover re- .. turn postage and handling costs: -NAME ...* - -A - . j i STREET No. ................. ... —..— 1 CITY STATE 1 I am a reader of the Decatur, Ind- Daily Democrat

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pended above the floo» and formed a pretty decorative note. The reception was in tbp form | of a dance and music was furnish- j ed by Paul Weaver's orchestra i from Fort Wayne. The orchestra 1 ! was enclosed at one end of the j hall with a small improvised fence j covered with spring flowers. Members of the graduating j class were: Tom H. Allwein, Mary Maxine Brown, Carl E. Buffenbarger, Eileen D. Burk, George Thomas Burk. Marjorie Loreua Burke, Selma Burry, Mary Charlotte Butler, Laura Alice Christen, Charles B. Cloud. Lois Glonna Del linger, Grace Elston, Ruth Lenore ; Elzey, Marion T. iFeasel. Ferrel A. i Fenimore, Miriam Evelyn Haley, W. Franklyn Hebbie, Vernon D Hill, Frances Virginia Holthouse, E. Kathryn Hower, Frances Elizabeth Huffman, Edwin H. Kauffman, Sara Jane Kauffmasi. Franklin C. Keller, Mary lone ! Kohls. Chaimer D. Lee, Mary Catherine LenweU, Dorothy Carolyn Little, Richard J. Macklin, Doris Pauline Marshall, Minnie Ruth Moyer, Juanita Maxine Noll, Evelyn Belle Reber, Lela Suzanne Reppert, Roland Reppert. Dorns Glenn Roop, Edwina E. Shroll, Theodore R. Sovine, Hubert D, Stubs, Dorothy A. Summers, Richard Y. Sutton, Mary Catherine Toney, Myrtle Helena Walters, Mary Grace Zimmerman, Richard C. Meyer, Mildred G. Miller. Virj ginia Ruth Miller. COURTHOUSE Real Estate Transfer Minnie DeVor et al to Charles Hurless, part of inlot 555, 556 and i 557 in Decatur for SI.OO. marriage Licenses John Diggelman, postal clerk, New Jersey, and Mary lsch, Adams county. Kenneth Sccaut, laborer, 43J Line street, and Lucille Dcßolt, 116 Grant street. __ Q Cash Shortage Cut Prices Murphy, N. C. —(U.R)—Cash shortjage in this area finally resulted in (the following prices by distressed (producers: Eggs, two dozen, 15 j cents: butter, one pound, 10 cents: .poultry, per pound, 6 cents; moonshine liquor, five gallons at 80 Scents a gallon.

CIRCUS GUEST TICKETS HERE Tickets For Circus May 31 May Be Obtained At Local Stores The first circus of the season and probably the only one will exhibit ( in Decatur Wednesday, May 31, with performances gt 2 and S p. m. Russei'l Bros, big three ring circus closed its season last year in Arkansas, at Little Rock, and is 1 taking the road again this season in Missouri. This show has been 1 established six jyears and is strict- : ly a western show, owned and op- 1 erated by people front the west and exhibiting in western states. Depression seems to be on the wane according to the views of the ' circus management but even during the worst of the depression it seem« human nature craves relaxation and amusement and the people of this country seem to recognize the circus as a profitable and .an easy way to satisfy that longing. The Russell show does not claim to be the largest in the world. It does claim to be as high class in i character of performance as any circus on the road and to present a program that is entertaining and amusing, but not offensive. It uses three rings and hippodrome track for its program and as usual with such shows, presents more at one time than it is possible for one pair of eyes to see. While a stranger in this part of the state, the Russell show has previously exhibited in many of the important cities and towns of Indiana. and we have never seen any . adverse criticism of its exhibitions or management. I The Russel! Bros, three ring show, using walcr-proof tents aud carrying its own electric light plant, will exhibit in Decatur, Wednesday. May 31. one day only, afternoon and night, i Free guest tickets can be obtainI ed at Decatur stores. > " 0 AMERICA WILL > DEFINE STAND ’ (CONTINtJBn I’UOM CACK ONE) of war weapons until "we find out how far the United States will participate in a consultative pact in the event of .aggression." He declared that before reductions of man power and armai ment could be discussed, the con- : ference would have to define what was meant by aggression and draw up a list of measures that could be taken against an aggressor by nations entering into the i treaty. When Motta finished, the com 1 mission heard the delegates of Holland. Finland. Nbrway, Denmark. Belgium and Lithuania dan and substantial disarmament. The cssas’.stiSß 'then adjnurfied until Monday. — o «. ... Get the Habit — Trade at Home

JAPANESE TO LEAVE HOMES 1,000 Japanese May Be Forced To Evacuate Homes In China Peiping, May 20. — (U.R) —Evacuation of 1,000 Japanese from their homes in sections of North China not now under Japanese military dominance, to the Peiping legation quarter, may be necessary to save them from the fury of Chinese mobs, the Japanese legation announced today. While 11 Japanese bombers flying in formation circled Peiping, an unidentified Chinese wielding a "big sword’’ attacked the sentinel in front of the Japanese legation barracks. The Japanese military announced that the attack had precipitated a grave situation. Th? legation then made its announcement that general evacuation of Japanese residents was being considered. The Japanese airplanes circled Peiping repeatedly, Hying so low that the eight bombs attached to the lower wing of each, and the machine guns in the cockpits, were clearly visible. Hundreds of Chinese piled into dugouts. No bombs were dropped. Frank Lockhart. United States consul-general iu Tientsin, reported to the Peiping legation that three Japanese -planes reeonnoitered over that city at 10 a. m. The population was panic stricken. . o * EIGHTH MONTHS CONTRACTS ARE OFFERED HERE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) ••••♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ half-time basis are the non tenure teachers. These teachers are classified as those not having a six year contract and those who have not taught six years. This classification applies to about 14 local teachers. Mr. Worthman expressed his and the board’s appreciation of j the fine spirit shown by the Decatur teachers. He said. "During the j present re-adjustment' and present i depression dilemma all school I employes have taken recognition of local financial problems and have responded in fine spirit.” The school year will open September 4, Mr. Worthman announced. CONDITIONS IN STATE BETTER (CONTINFED FROM PAGE ONE) turers of electric refrigerators and some small miscellaneous consumers were good customers for the steel industry. Considerable improvement was reported in the automobile industry. Indiana automobile production was above all other months since June, 1932. The state automobile production index for April was 9.6 per ce»t above a year ago and 61.7 per cent under normal." "Indiana coal production has declined steadily since the second week of March with April output estimated at 35.3 per cent under normal. “Prices turned upward. In some parts of the Btatc bank debits were low because large amounts of deposits continued to be tied up in restricted accounts and in bunks in the seven cities reporting to the Federal reserve system showed the April total higher than any other monthly figure since July, 1932.”

Notice! Yank de Camille. No. 1fi769 Bay Belgium Stallion owned by C. A. Harvey, will stand two miles east of Monroe the Lrot three days of each week and the last three days he will stand % mile south of Bobo at Perry Walter's barn. Service fees SIO.OO.

THE CORT SUN., MON., TI ES. NOTE: Due to conflicting booking dates, the picture "Hard to Handle" advertised for Sunday, wiSI not be shown. We will however show “BELOW THE SEA” A mighty interesting drama Os the sea, featuring RALPH BELLAMY, FAY WRAY and good cast. ALSO—"The Great Hokum Mystery" comedy and Fox News. 10c-15c TONIGHT—Ken Mavnard in “COME ON TAR/AN." IOC

PREBLE NEWS | *— ♦ ' Mr. and Mrs. John Teeter and daughter and Mrs. Henry Deiker of Geneva spent Saturday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan and family. John Klrchner, Ora Newhard Orvilla Heller, Albert Shady, Milton Hoffman, Charles Fuhrman and L Roy Cable of Griffith spent the week-end visiting their respective families. Donna Ethel Grandstaff of Mommouth spent last week visiting her grandparents Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Grandstaff. Mr. a' d Mrs. Fred Dongnteler. | of Fort Wayne spent Sunday vi.it ! ing Mrs. Katherine Linnemeier and j son Rudolph. Miss Clara Ltonemefer of Fori Wayne spent Sunday visiting her mother. Mrs. Will Linnemeier and Herman Linnemeier. spent the week-end visiting Mr. Harley Straub of Spencerville i spent the week-e-nd visiting Mr. avd Mrs. Milton Hoffman and fa ! mily. , Mrs. Robert Sherlock of Corunna ! Misses Dorothy Gertrude and Ber -1 neta Hoffman and Oscar Hoffman ! spent Tuesday at Fort Wayne. Fred Kolter and Miss Matilda j S llemeyer of Decatur visited Mr. a- d Mrs. Ed. Goldner Sunday. Mrs. Oscar Ehlerding, Mrs. Her man Werling and son of Fort i > lll -gkl Leona Eithoff visited '

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