Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 34, Number 298, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1936 — Page 2

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Test Your Knowledge Can you answer seven of these ten questions? Turn to page Four tor the answers. * • i 1. What is crystallography? 2. Where is the Libyan Desert? 3. What Is the average life of horses? 4. For whom was the John Day River in Oregon named? 5. Name the first president of

smart women know ' that men like 14L PRACTICAL fl i f 44 A\ j | j// // * v i jB - . . i, / / FTTS\ ? ■- »' Ma? it 'WtN / \ B I •* wT * V:'wO- / \Tb^ ’/ Hmßßk & / ’* t *' e nien t° "’h° m you intend to give presents \ were to te ” - ou w^at they wanted you’d learn • rlfJ wfißs that practical gifts would be most in demand! *ffA -T« > \&sW.yV And something to wear is practical! Schafer’s, 1 his favorite store, invites you to shop for his JfjwST' present today! HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS: Newest Mufflers 59c to $1.95 ul®|F v Beautiful Silk Ties 50c-SI.OO .R/<-.. Phoenix Socks 35c to SI.OO Traveling- Sets $2.95 to $8.95 Belt and Buckle sets SI.OO W’CS>v Linen Handkerchiefs ... 25c to SI.OO 1 Fine Quality Shirts.... SI.OO to $1.95 Lounging Robes $3.95 to $8.95 Newest Pajamas $1.98-$2.98 Shaving Kits SI.OO y These Gifts, and many, many others, may be had at various prices. Do all your shopping here! SCHAFER’S THE STORE WITH THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. " 11 - ■ —

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SOCIETY MRS. ADAM KUNOWICH HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Corinthian class of the Chrte1 tian Sunday school met at the home of Mrs- Adam Kunowidh Wednesday

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evening for the annual Christmas party aaid gift exchange. The entertaining rooms were' beautifully decorated in keeping' with the season. Mru. Fred King was in charge of the devotionale. Mrs. Elmer Darwachter conducted the business meeting. During the social hour game* were enjoyed and prison were given to Mns. King and Mrs Darwachter. At the conclusion of the games the tables were laid with green and white clotlas and a deliciotw luncheon served. The gift exchange was enjoyed and the "Corinthian Pal” names j drawn for the coming year. j The entertainment committee was composed of Mrs. King, Mrs. Dar-' 1 wachter, Mrs. Dorphus Drum and I Mrs. James Kitchen. — The Willing Workers clues of the 1 Bobo U. B. church will meet Friday ! night at the Bobo schoolhouse. A ' ' potluck supper will be enjoyed at ; 6 o’clock. Following the eupper the . capsule friend Christmas exchange 1 will be held and a program will be 1 presented. All members and their families are invited to attend and bring their own table service. o Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

TO SOLVE THAT GIFT PROBLEM JR" " e lecTs'icAuvl MAKE CHRISTMAS CHEER A YEAR ROUND REALITY WITH AN El ECTRICAL APPLIANCE. GIFTS OF SHINING REALTY, THINGS THAT LIGHTEN HER BURDEN, ARE THE MOST PRACTICAL GIFTS OF ALL .. . AND YOU’LL FIND THEM IN TREMENDOUS VARIETY AT SCHAFER'S. TOASTERS — Always an Appreciated Gift —'Delicious Golden Brown Toast Every Day in the year. Priced to fit ~~~~ any pocketbook and every need. $ 1.19 S sl-50 e. m p W e $3-75 c „ mplel . JIA $4 ’ 50 a " d $995 BEAUTIFUL TOASTER AND HOSTESS TRAY ' Sets in Many Styles and Prices $3.&5 to $12.50 Beautiful Electric Clocks for Every Home $2.50 to $6.95 ELECTRICAL MIXERS— (P1 QKA — “Magic Maid” <DIO ,OU Other Styles .... $12.50. SANDWICH TOASTERS CO F An Ideal Gift ih’ 1 F ' < FAMOUS “CORY” COFFEE i QK and Makers up Enjoy the world’s best coffee made the ‘Corv Way’ fWateSl I J ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS — A Beautiful Gift — Fit For The Finest Table— d» 1 jQ Priced from An Electric Waffle Iron ELECTRIC IRONS—Surprise Her with a Bright "ill Please “Her.” BeautiNew Iron—Made Right and ts» iIQ and ful - Shining. Useful, and Priced Right U n what a trfat those crts P’ CORN POPPERS—An Unusual Gift (M KA browned waffels are on a which is sure to please... tp cold morn,n &- Priced from B sl-35 10 sl2-50 SILV ERW ARE — Give something which will last a Lifetime—Schafer's have a Beautiful Silver Display of International Silverware and Roger Brothers Silver. Many Beautiful Patters from which to choose. See our display of Silverware in Our Beautiful China Department. HARDWARE »ul HOME FURNISHINGS

PERSONALS Mimi Mary Grace Zimmerman of Erlham Co’iege, Richmond, will ur-l rive in Decatur today to spend the! < nrmtmas holidays wmi "iit-r ente Mr- and Mrs. Martin Zimmerman. Mrs. J. A. Long and sons How-j ard and John of Geneva visited in Decatur yesterday afternoon. Mlse Margaret Campbel’ of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Decatur as the gueat of Miss Phyl'ls Krick- She rei turned to Bluffton last evening, where she will remain for the boll- ' days at the home of tier parentis, Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell. NEW BUILDINB FROM- PA ( ?y OHM) tional school facilities have long been badly needed for St. Mary's township. At the present time, claraes are ' being held in the basement of the present school building, and also lon the school stage and the domestic science rooms. On the petition circulated among

[ reeidenth of the township before | •qiplication was made, a total of j 360 persons signed the petition.; I There are only approximately 440 | to 450 eligible voters in the towni ship, as little or no opposition is j expected to the project. Township official* pointed out .) .thn.t construction is necessary i that the Pleasant Mills school j can continue to accept students; from other townships not having j high school buildings. • ' Physical education facilities are mandatory under tho state law and additional class room facilities are also badly needed. tPlH.liitiiietil •»< %Uniliil"trHtrl* XV Illi Will tnnexed v<>. Notice is hereby given That the ' undersigned has been appointed Ad- , mlnlstrator of the estate of Fred liohrer late of Adams County, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Emma Rohrer, Administratrix with will annexed. pec. 17, 11)36 iHw.-lijgLaj N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined • Glasses Fitted HOURS 8:30 to 11:30 12:30 to S:OQ Saturdays, 8:00 p. m. Telephone 135.

MARKETREPORTS DAILY REPORT OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN MARKETS Brady's Market for Decatur, Berne, Craigville. Hoaflland a nd Willahire. C'nsed at 12 Noon. Corrected December 17. No commission and no yardage Veals received Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 100 to 120 lbs 15.20 120 to 140 lbs 8-50 140 to 160 lbs 9 <0 160 to 200 lbs 9-80 200 to 275 lbs 10.00 j 275 to 300 lbs - 9.90 300 to 350 lbs 9.60 350 lbs. and up — 9.40 Roughs 8.60 Stag —-——•— 7-00 Vealers — 11.00 I Ewe and wether lambs 8.25 Buck lambs — 7.25 Yearling lambs 4.00 INDIANAPOLIS LIVESTOCK , Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 17. —<U.R> 1 —Livestock: i Hog receipts. 7,000; holdovers, 1140; market generally 15c higher; 160-180 lbs., $10.40; 180-200 lbs., | $10.45; 200-225 lbs.. $10.50; 225-250; lbs., $10.55; 250-275 lbs., $10.45; 275-300 lbs., $10.40; 300-325 lbs., $10.10; 325-350 lbs., $10; 350-400; lbs., $9.90: 150-160 lbs., $9.90; 140150 lbs., $9.65; 130.140 lbs., $9.40; 120130 lbs., $9.15; 110-120 lbs.,! $8.90; 100-110 lbs., $8.65; packing sows, 10-15 c higher; bulk, $9-$9.65; i top, $9.90. Cattle, 800; calves. 500; quality of run plain, steers mostly steady at $7 $8; heifers also steady at $5.50-$7; cows active, fairly steady; beef cows, $4.25-$4.75; cutter grades. $3.25-$4; vealers, 50c lower; bulk better grades, $10.50-sll. Sheep, 3,000; natives steady; bulk better grades, $8.50-$8.75; slaughter sheep. 25.50 c higher; fat ewes, mostly $3-$3.50; top, $4. FORT WAYNE LIVESTOCK Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 17.—jlU.R) i —Livestock: Hogs, 5-20 c higher; 225-250 lbs.. $10.35: 200-225 lbs.. $10.25; 250-275 lbs.. $10.25; 275-300 lbs., $10.20; 180-200 lbs., $10.15; 160-180 lbs., $10.10; 300-350 lbs., $10; 150-160 lbs. $9.75; 140-150 lbs., $9.50; 130140 lbs.. $9.15: 120.130 lbs., $8.85; 100120 lbs., $8.60. Roughs. $8.75: stags, $7.25; calves, $11; lambs, $8.50. EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK East Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 17, — (U.K) —Livestock: Hogs, receipts, 600; 10c higher; weights and sorts considered; better grade 180-200 lbs., $10.50-10.70; no butchers over 200 lbs., to test upper price brackets; 150-lb. weights, $9.75; 115-lb. pigs, $9. Cattle, receipts, 150; steady; plain quality lightly covered butcher yearlings, $6.50-$7.50; low cutter and cutter cows, $3.25-$4.25. Calves, receipts, 50; steady; good to choice vealers, $11.50-sl2. Sheep, receipts, 700; steady to weak; better grade lambs, $9.25 downward; choice handy weights absent; weighty and mixed mainly $8.50 t 58.75; throwouts, $8.50 down; aged ewes, $3.50-$4.25. CHICAGO GRAIN CLOSE Dec. May July Wheat 1.35% 1.30% 1.16% New Corn... 1.08’4 1 04% .1.01% Old Corn .. . 1.02% 98% Oats 51% 50% 45 CLEVELAND PRODUCE Cleveland. Ohio, Dec. 17.—<U.R> — Produce: Butter, Arm; extras. 37c; standards, 37c. Eggs, firm; extra grade, 32c; extra firsts, 29c; receipts, 28c; pullet firsts, 25c. Live poultry, steady; heavy hens. 5% lbs., and up, 18c; ducks, 6 lbs., and up. 17c; small, 14c. Potatoes, 100-lb. bags, U. S. No. 1, Idaho, $2.85-$3; fancy, $3.15; Ohio, No. 1, mostly $1.75-$2: Penn mostly, $1.75-$2; Maine, $2.75; Texas, $2.25-$2.50; Florida, $2.35 bushel crate. LOCAL GRAIN MARKET BURK ELEVATOR CO. Corrected December 17. No. 1 Wheat, 60 lbs. or better $1.21 No. 2 Wheat, 58 lbs 1.80 Oats 48c Old Yellow' Corn 1.40 Soya Beans, No. 2 Yellow 1.41 New No. 4 Yellow Corn $1 to 1.30 Rye 86c CENTRAL SOYA CO. Soya Beans, No. 2 Yellow 1.41 CAMPGAW POULTRY FARMS Berling Produce Bldg. East Jefferson St. Phone 156 Large white eggs, doz 32c Large brown eggs, doz 80c Medium Brown Eggs, doz 25c Pullet Eggs, d0z.....'. 23c Peewee Eggs, doz 19c i Colored Fowls 14-15 c Heavy Chix 9-10 c Leghorn Chix 8c Leghorn Fowls 8c Pullets, 4 lbs. and up 15-16 c Old Roosters 5c i Ducks 12c Geese 11c ! Turkey Hens 16c Turkey Toms 14c Capons 19c 1

advertisement BUSINESS CARDS * AND ; a Rates One Tint*—Minimum chsm. . 25c for 20 words or ” 20 words, 1</ 4 c per w‘‘rd ° W Two Times—Minimum ' ch ,„ of 40c for 20 word, I Over 20 words 2c per Wor( i i the two times. Or(1 ' w Three Tlmes-Minim um charn . of SOc for 20 word, or ' Over 20 words 2J 2 Pe for the three times. On roR sale_2 FOR SALE — Two old fuR y. Toulouse geese; one old gan(Jl I three white, one gray rabbits u Virgil Draper. Four miles north* of Decatur on River Road. 296FOR SALE-20 White Shoai, bert Rauch, one mile north . Bobo or phone 1282. jjj, IFOR SALE —Two wheeled trad i suitable for meat peddler, i one-third price of cost tor B I one. Has 25 lb. ice box. All hi wood compartments. Put toget with ecrews and bolts. Oak w W ! robe, single door. 22 single sh I Stevens Favorite rifle. Fran Repossessed Furniture Store, 1 . Jefferson sL 28 FOR SALE or Rent — Model house on 110 S. Fifth street. I quire Julius Brite. Phone 5673. j FOR SALE — Two smooth mon work horses. Team, gray man Team, roan geldings, two and thr years old, well broken. Pho ' 877-D. H. W. Mann. 297-1 : FOR SALE—End tables, $1.25 u Lamps, 98c up; Magazine Rael $1.25 up; Cedar Chests, $11.951 Throw Rugs. $2.48 up. Many oth . bargains. Sprague Furniture C 152 S. Second St. Phone 199. Op Evening. FOR SALE—3 purebred Guerns cows, 1 calf by side, others Ire soon. Negative to T.B and Ban i disease. 6-yr. old mare, som Purebred spotted Poland gil Louis Koldeway, Phone S4SL. M FOR SALE —2O Mattresses. I famous Simmons Inner Spri also the Spring-Air Mattress sold with a ten-year written gn antee, se’ling at unbelievably 1 prices. Sprague Furniture Co., I S. Second St. Phone 199. Op rvnings. - 1 ' FOR SALE —Nice young singl canaries for Christmas. Al ' females for mating. Call at 1 Winchester street. Decatur. 296al WANTED ' WANTED — To rent: 4 or mo room unfurnished apartment house. Reliable party. Bor_ Daily Democrat. , WANTED — To haul ashes, di ; lime, moving jobs; also cister , to clean. Dry and green wood . sale. Phone 1073. 29 t WANTED—to do Custom Butch ing. Prices reasonable. H Gibson, 2 mile west. % nule n« Monroe, Ind. Cb7-2t wk WANTED —to do family la.und work. Prices reasonable. quire this office WANTED— Lady to do housed ■ and help care for sick lady. St age, ability and salary expect! ■ R. A. Imel, Dixoh, Ohio, MARKETS AT A GLANCE Stocks: irregularly high ’ Steels strong. . Bonds: irregular. I- « issues weak. , ■ Curb stocks: irregularly hibl Chicago stocks: higher. Foreign exchange: stead.. land guilder strong. ' Cotton: 7to 19 lo» Grains: Chicago wheat n> ’ larly higher. W inmpeg up limit. tron Chicago livestock: hogs cattle and sheep bteiuiy. Rubber: at new h'gh I,E<; AI .VP’Vri. RS: ’ TO WHOM IT MA ,\. C h' i ven’ that ti ' ember, 1936, sin e " h ‘„ w , the I not been, anil is not now, wmpa „ lor representative ol ■ .nsact aI AM persons d‘»>''' n ’i: t r " l t pepiirti!i' I business with the hereby s’ l ! lof said Company • ' with to communicate din >'■ d Com pa Farm Department ‘‘ J’"' 111 W ' at xll Rush I street, cl i .0, , 4ork, «" M ; mnois. n4b 'coal COAL $7.5 Falcon Smokeless Lump _ Hard Burley Kentucky Virginia Red Ash lump Kentucky Lump $6.5 Witch Hazel Lump Hocking Valley Ohio Oii° trelte'd Virginia stoker Haugk’s Coal » r(1 i Phone 660