Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 33, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1935 — Page 5

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HEARTS AND FLOWERS Cupid’s Holiday is coming. Everybody gives, or goes to. a Valentine Day Party. Our Washington Bureau has ready for you a bulletin full of suggestions for such a party—invitattone, decorations, games, refreshment#, costumes, etc. If you are planning a Valentine Party, fill out the coupon below and send for this bulletin: CUP COUPON HERE Dept. BP-16, Washington Bureau, DAILY DEMOCRAT, 1322 New York Avenue. Washington. D. C. I want a copy of the bulletin VALENTINE PARTIES, und enclose herewith five cents in coin (carefully wrapped), or unused U. S. postage stamps, to cover return postage and handling costs: NAME *■* STREET & No. CITY STATE I am a reader of the Decatur Daily Democrat, Decatur, Ind.

beginning in 1818 he developed widely-known feed manufacturing plants tn Fort Wayne, Buffalo and East St. Louis. During the same period lie directed the organization of a chain of feed stores over an extensive territory in the central west. Subseqsently he merged both the stores and the manufacturing plants with a nationallyknown feed concern, making It one of the largest organisations of its kind in the entire country. Mr. McMillen will retain his presidency of both the Central Sugar Co., and the Central Soya Co., and will devote himself to the furtherance of these companies as well as the development us the new McMillen Feed Milks and the merchandising of “.Master-Mix.’ Associated with Mr. McMillen in the new corporation are Henry D. Egly. another prominent Decatur man who has been actively identified with Mr. McMillen in his various bustness successes for the past twenty years. Mr. Egly will be one of the vice-presidents of McMillen Feed Mills while Robert P. O'Brien of Fort Wayne, another long-time colleague of Mr, McMillen, twill be the other vice-president. Stewart W. McMillen is the secretary and treasurer of the new firm while Eugene V. McCann is assistant secretary and treasurer. - - o TWO GANGSTERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE way. federal officers believe tapture of her other son ond Karpis was imminent. The agents said the gang never would have survived as long as it did, had it not been for "Mas' 1 brains. She and her pasty faced younger son followed in death a list of public enemies which grew more impressive almost week by week, as the government’s battle against the undei world gained momentum. Seek Others Miami, Fla., Jan. 17 —(UP) —Department of justice agents searched for surviving me .tubers of the Bar-ker-Karpis gang in Florida today, convinced that only circumstance iprevente dthem from trapping all inthe Oklawaha cottage where yesterday they killed Fred Barker and his mother, Mrs. Kate Barker. 65, in a gun battle. Men identified as Al Karpis and Arthur (Doc) Barker, brother of the slain Fred, leaders of the gang, l were visiting the cottage during |

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the past three weeks. It wan believed the agent* thought they were there when they surrounded it yesterday. The Btrker-Karpls gang is accused of kidnaping Edward Bremer, St- Paul banker and brewer, and other crimes. Department of justice agents said Mrs. Barker, who has no police record, wan the “brains” of the gang. U. B. CHURCHES CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE entitled. “Teathing Individuals to Worship”, will be given by Rev. B. H. Cain. The benedict! m will be pronounced by Rev. S. M. Hill. The United Brethren churches which wil participate in the rally are: Oulvery and South Wayne, of Fort Wayne, Decatur, Union Chapel of Adams county Ossian. Craigville, Niue Mile. Zanesville, and Monroeville. DOCTOR GIVES CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE' examination, and supported lhe state's opening declaration that: 1. Death was caused by a fractured skull. 2. Death occurred on the night of the kidnaping. Cross examination failed to break down any of the witnesses, and with this phase of the case over, the state began to outline its story of the ransom money and the recovery of it. Francis D. Bartow, partner in .1. P. .Morgan & Co., and several other employes of the firm, testified that they prepared the ransom money which Bartow turned over to Al Reich, companion of Dr. John F. Condon. At that point recess for lunch was ordered. CHICAGO FIRES CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE conflagrations. Several succumbed to smoke as they battled against odds of streets and buildings coat ' ed with sleet and freezing rain. Three explosions at the garage showered firemen with rd hot debris. The blasts were believed to have been caused by xplosion of several chemical tanks in transit on trucks lodged in the garage. — —o Ge* the Habit — Trade at Homa

FARMERS HUIE LEGISLATION Many Important Committees In House Are Ruled By Farmers Indianapolis, Jen. 16. — (U.R> —■ Farmers and lawyers will control the destiny of much legislation in the slate house of representatives through distribution of chairmanships of important committees. Ultimate fate, of many bills is determined in committee. Unless there Is a suspension' of rules, all measures offered are promptly referred to appropriate eommltltees. Sometimes public hearings are held. Teeth to make the bills effective may be installed or extracted in these committees.. Os the 65 democratic members of the house. 18 are listed as farmers and 14 are lawyers. Farmers hold the chairmanships of 100 important house committees.. Lawyers hold eight. Some of the most important house committees, the chairman and his occupation follow: Mine and Mining — William H. Lee, Princeton, locomotive engineer. Railroads — Edward C. Simpson, Rockport, lawyer. Medicine and Public Health — Horace R. Willan, Martinsville, physician. . Banks and Trust Funds —Harry O. Strickland, Greenfield, grocer. Second Vlasss L'itiess —Alfred H. Randall Fort Wayne, investment company treasurer. 'Public Morale —Rev. Morris H. Coers, Indianapolis, clergyman. Corporation, Manufacture and Commerce — Bennett H. Roekey, Sharpesville, farmer. FIREARMS BILL CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONI? business. He was overruled by the speaker who said the bill could not be considered until it is reported out of committee. Tax Recommendations Indianapols hid.. Jan. 17—(UP) —Five improvements in the state’s pproperty tax laws were recommended to the legislature tcbiy by the state tax board. A copy of the recommendations

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Iwaz placed on the desk of each legislator when the housio and senate I resumed deliberation* at 10 A. M. The recommendations: 1. Removal from the tax exempt i list much property owned by religious, educational and fraternal organizations. 2. The date for reassessing real estate should be changed from 1936 to 1D37 and every four years thereafter. 3. The right >f the state tax board to certify for review und reassessment of any property ehould be made .broad enough,'after proper notice to the taxpayers, to decrease or increase an assessment at any time prl .r to the first Monday in November of each year. 4 The state tax board should bo given the right to make its orders affect any taxing unit where the valuations lire out of line with others in the same class, provided that 10 or more taxpayers shall have the right to petition for rehearing. 5. The state tax board should be given the authority to equalize all property, real and personal every year. McNUTT ORDERS (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) numerous instances. “That frequently specifications did not exist or were carelessly drawn. “That the purchasing department is seriously undermanned.” The state purchasing department was created by the 1933 legislature under the state government reorganization act. Paul P. Fry, Linton, state excise director, was placed in charge of the (purchasing department. Hie assistant is Charles McAlpin, Indianapolis. Representatives of Indiana office furniture companies have complained bitterly in recent monlits that their bids have not been given proper consideration by tile purchasing department. The governor entered Fry to diaw up rules and regulations to be submitted for executive approval, covering the following .points. That invitations to bid shall be extended to no less than three qualified bidders. That the purchasing department establish a bulletin board outside the office on which shall be posted copies of all invitations to bid. That the purchasing agent shall

■ notify all department and division i heads and superintendents of state institutions that ou and after Jan. 25 no confirmation orders will be isssued by the purchasing department. | o PRESIDENT IN i CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONI'? his pl.n, would 'merit th* enthusiastic support! of citizens of all 1 sorts.” And he warned congress ’ not to discredit sound plans for 1 social security by attempting an overly-ambitious program before ' experience has defined the limits within which safety lies. 1 "ft is a sound idea —a sound ideal,’’ the president said. 1 He offered the experience of oth--1 er major nations which have found i social insurance a sound and workable project. I Mr. Roosevelt in his message I recommended: L Unemployment compensation. 2. Old age benefits including ■ compulsory and voluntary annuI ities. 3. Federal grants in aid of state mother’s pensions systems and for the protection of homeless, neglected dependent and crippled children. 4. Additional federal aid to state and local public Health agencies. The president reflected the opinion of his committee on economic security when he reported that he ’ was not prepared to urge adoption ' of health insurance. “Groups repreenting the medical • profession are cooperating,” he explained. “with the federal govern- - meiit in the further study of the 1 subject and definite progress is be- - ing made.” 1 The message propounded three Stop Getting Up Nights MAKE THIS 25c TEST Use Juniper oil, Buchu leaves, etc., - to flush <»ut excess acids and waste matter. Get rid of bladder irritation that causes waking up. frequent de1 sire, scanty flow, burning and baekt ache. Get Juniper nil, Burhti leaves etc., in the little green tablets called 1 Bukets, the bladder laxative. In four days if not pleased k-o back and get your 25c. Get your regular sleep and ’ feel "full of pep.” Holthouse Drug ) Co.

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general principles wfijcli should guide tho nation in undertaking to provide economic security: 1. The system should be selfsustaining rather than a burden upon the proceeds of general taxation 2. Except for old uge insurance, actual management should bo left to the states subject to federal supervision to assure proper standards. 3. All funds should bo under

! PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1935 1 O’clock. Horses and Colts; 2 Good Brood Mares; Milch Cows; Heifers; Butcher Cattle; Bulls and Hogs. 50 Breeding Ewes. Some Good Quarters of Beef. That Good Sorghum. Miscellaneous Articles. I Make your consignment early. DECATUR RIVERSIDE SALES E. J. AHR—Managers—L. W. MURPHY ' Johnson and Doehrman, Auctioneers. ' 1 PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public auction at the farm. 3 miles ■ east and 2 miles north of Zanesville, 9 miles south of Fort Wayne, on ■ read No. 1, and then 3 miles west, on l MONDAY, January 21, 1935 Commencing at 10 A. M. HORSES —Roan mare, 6 yr. old, wt. 16(H), wound safe in foal, ha Roan mare colt, 7 mo. old, by her side; Bay gelding, 6 yr. old, wt. 1600, , sound; Sorrel mare, smooth mouth, wt. 1450 in foal; team black mares, wt. 2800. good workers. 7 Head of Cattle—6 of which are fresh with calves by their side. 2 Duroc brood sows; 33 good feeding hogs, wt. from 65 to 125 lbs. i 6 Sheep. FEED—IS ton of clover hay; 5 ton extra good alfalfa hay; 3 ton I extra good timothy hay; 3 ton baled wheat straw; 1 mow of loose j straw; 154) btt. oats; 250 bu. yellow corn; 3 bu. yellow sweet clover 'seed; 4 bu. little red clover seed; 1 bu. alfalfa seed. Full Line Implements and Tools —-including a McCormick binder, »lv ft; McD 10 disc fertilizer grain drill; 1927 Ford ton truck. J TERMS—CASH. MRS. ANNA JAEGER, Executrix in the estate of George Jaeger and Jesse A. Woods, Owner. -Roy S. Johnson—Auctioneer.

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federal control. Seek Revision Os Tax Distribution Indianjpolle, Ind., Jan. 17 —(UP) —Proposal to revise distribution of the state gas tax receipt*, giving Northern Indiana counties a larger share will be discussed at a meeting here tomorrow of officiate of ' talrty-one countie*.