Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 1 January 1937 — Page 5

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martin-l&vedding auLMNIZEJRISTMAS A pretty Jtmas Day wedding took placJthf Maple Grove Church olist, noutheut ol Berne, wh®”* Esther Lusk, 01 1017 lllverJvenue, Fort Wayne formerly L comm unity, and daughter e's. J. W. Lusk ol Berne, becfhe bride of Brice G Martin, of juffman Street, Fort Wayne. Mftin is a son of Mr and Mrs. I O. Martin, of De catur. The wed took place at 3 o’ clock Chrie afternoon, with the Rev. S- Vt<y of Bluffton, offi elating at ruble ring ceremony. kis* L< Luck, of Anderson, sister of I ide, and Ralph Mac tin the I '« brother attended

BR-4D NEW WIGHT! induces a bpant new mufti program \jIVERSAI HYTHM” featuring RJ CHANDLER if his 43-piece orfdra with chorus tn</ soloists CMdler's vivid, irnitiblc arrangeints of popular m c will be heard f<i le first time on tl s Ford Friday ening programs over VLW 8 P. M. i’ll Stand Up jtd Cheer! Alt Isten Tuesdays ai the tie hour to “Watch the nt Go By,” with Al rce and His Gangj over WOWO PRO MS OF THE FORD A< LIN N-ZEPHYR DEALEI

Notice ' City Light ri Power will be SHT OFF Sunday Afternoon 12 i o’clock while final connections are bhg made at city I plant. It isiecessary to shut off all currd. .ity Light & Power Plant M. Jlylott, Supt.

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Fanny Macy Phones 1000 — 1001 Friday Kirkland Ladies’ Club, Kirkland Ichool, 6 p. m. New Years Day Dinner, K. of P. lome. Monday Junior Arts Club, Miss Zulu Por»r, 7:30 p. m. Research Club, Mrs. C- M. Prugh, :30 p. m. Tuesday Tri Kappa, Elka Home, 8 p. m. Wednesday Eastern Star Annual Inspection, Jasonlc Hall, 6:30 p. tn.

- he couple. ■ Mrs. John Walters, stater of the room, played the bridal chorus font Lohengrin, while the bride and ler attendant met the groom, his at-1 pndant and the minister at the alItr. The altar had a background of Iwo silver tinted Chrta’mas trees, ■ ecorated with blue belta. Two sev-! n branched chandelabras at either; tide of the altar lighted th? church ; I Preceding the ceremony John Walters sang, "The Sunshine of four Smile" and "I Love You Tru-1 f." During the ceremony Mre. Wai-j ars softly played "Ah, Sweet Mys-1 ery of Life,” an<j following the eremony she played the Mendelsohn wedding march. For the occasion the bride wore a shite satin gown, designed along Irincess lines, with a yoke and bueen Elizabeth collar of Richelieu Lee and inserts of the same in the long train. The long vail falling lota a crown of pearl orange Moslems attached to the off the face tap was of matching Richelieu lace. Iler bouquet was of Killaruey roses Ind blue sweet peas, with baby j reath tied to blue and white rib-; lon streamers. I The bridesmaid wore a blue taffIta floor length gown, with pink lash and pink accessories, with siller sandals- She carried a bouquet If bridal wreath roses. I The groom and best man wore lulls of dark blue. I Robert and Aronld Martin, brothis of the groom, served as ushere. I j The bride is a graduate of the Berne high school with the class of 1933. She is now employed as silk [intaher at the Leggett’s Dry Cleanire at Fort Wayne. I The groom attended Decatur high Ichool ana is now employed as maj hinist at the General Electric Co., kt Fort WayneA wedding supper was served to I |he bridal 'party at the Frank. Marlin home. | Those who gathered to spend the Evening at the reception with Mr. land Mrs. Brice Martin were: Mrs. bohn Lusk, daughter Lenora, Mr. land Mrs. F- O. Martin and family, Mrs. Lena Martin and son Harry, Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Piety, Mr. and Mrs. John Walters and daughter Betty Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Fermith Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sturgis and daughters Jean and Nonna,

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of Fort Wayne, Virgil Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Schnepp, Lyle Franz and Art SchiedererThe couple are at home at 1330 Wells Street, Fort Wayne. WORK AND WIN CLASS MET THURSDAY EVENING The Work Win class of the U. B. church met Inst evening a’, the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harvey. The meeting was opened by the president, Dick Shaffer. The devotlonals were In the charge of Mrs. Opal Baker. Following the devotionala a business session was held with 36 members present. During the latter par* of the evening a testimonial meeting was held, special numbers being presented by Vivian Hitchcock and June Light. A delicious luncheon w is served by the host and hostess, followed by a New Year’s greeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kinsch, Mr. and [ j Mrs. Paul Kuhn, Dr. and Mrs. Pal j [ met* Eicher and Mrs. 1. W. Macy I were the guests of Dr. A. N. Fergu- i [son and attended the Shriners dance | neld at the Valencia Gardens in Fort I Wayne last evening. MISS PATRICIA BAUGHN CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. Harold Baughn entertained I with a party Wednesday afternoon I 'n honor of the twelfth birthday ani niversary of her daughter, PatriciaA delightful hour of entertainment was enjoyed, including a Major j Bowes amateur hour. Lotto and ! other games were played. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess, assited by Mrs. Gladys Walters. Those present were Maxine Steig- j meyer, Marcile Christener, Rose, Marie Stanley, Ruth Baker, Jane. Eady, Joan McMillan, Kathryn Bar-j ber, Flora Bell Kohls, Edith Baker, j Mi’dred Marshall, Mildred Blythe, i Jean Barkley and Patricia Baughn. ANNUAL CHARITY BALL UNUSUALLY WELL ATTENDED Several hundred persons attend-1 led the annual Tri Kappa charity ! j ball New Y'ear’s Eve at the Deca-I tur country club. Norm Carrol and ! his excellent orchestra furnished ' the music. Small evergreeiFtrees across the ' platform made an attractive sett- I ing for the orchestra. White win- , ter scenes were painted on the 1 windows. At midnight, favors of serpentine, whistles, snowballs and contbtti were given the guests. i Mrs. Don Farr and Mrs. W’illiam Bell were co-chainhen for the I I event. ■ 0 * Auction School Notes I • « The 1936 class of Col. Reppert’e ■ auction school fe making rapid progress as beginners in the auction | field. There are 30 students, some . having already had experience in I the field. Members of the ciass, as a whole,■ . have decided that there could be . uo better school than the Reppert ,j school in the friendly little city of , \ Decatur, w ith its nationally known , instructors of country-wide fame in I their profession. •I Saturday afternoon and evening i there will be a public auction. All - goods offered for sale will be of j , good quality and will be as repre- ! sented the day of the sale. The public is invited to attend this sale as there will lie many bargains and fun for all. All are invited to join the crowd. Sec. J. W. Gunning-

PERSONALS J. C. Tritch, of Fort Wayne visited here today. Lawrence E. Templin, Bluffton, attended the weekly meeting of the Decatur Rotary club Thursday evening. Frank J. Mills returned to Sioux I City, lowa after spending several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. : Fred Mills. Miss Ruth Foughty of Huntingtotli is spending New Years with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Foughty. 0 Card of Thanks We wish in this way to thank the Rev. G. A. Eddy and Rev. Bailor for conducting the services, the Meyers brothers for their singing, and ajl friends and neighbors who sent floral offerings or assisted us in any way during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother, Mary E. Helm. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tumbleson John H. Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jackson Miss Mildred Helm. kltx BUSINESS AND

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE FO UR) ed on current acreage estimates and barring drought, prices of j these products should not be much higher next December than they are today. Meat prices will edge upward for our livestock populai tion is near the lowest point in i years. Dairy, egg, and poultry pri|ces will advance under the impet-l us of higher producing costs during the first half. Good prices plus i higher production should lift farm

Income between 5 to 10 per cent during the new year. Fann profits will be somewhat less due to markups In the prices of products which the farmer has to buy. With farming continually more profitable, good land (now up 20 per cent over the depression low) will continue Its gradu al rise. This recovery In agricultural prices is a very bullish factor in the business outlook but do not forget that it means higher living costs In the cityt Clothing To Coat More Up to now, the cost of living has not been keeping pace with the recovery In general business. Its advance totals only 20 per cent against 75 per cent for industrial activity and 30 per cent for retail prices. This coming year the gap will narrow. I look for a 5 to 8 per cent rise in living costs against only a 3 per cent gain In 1936. In the vanguard will be clothing pricetags. They have been at a standstill for the last three years but they will move ahead 8 to 12 per cent in 1937. Food bills will be 5 to 8 per cent higher. Monthly electric and gas statements will be slightly lower. Coal and coke will ease off as the peak of the heating season pases, but those who use oil should make contracts now as protection against a 10 per cent advance, z 1937 Salesman's Paradise

Merchants can honestly plug the “Buy Now—Higher Prices Coming” appeal in their advertising. Salesmanagers can safely jack up their sales quotas ahd advertising appropriations Tiy at least 10 per cent —probably 20 per cent. The sales feature of 1937 will be the return of the seller’s market for the first time since 1929. Every hour of effort and every dollar of expense put into selling work in 1937 will return what two did in 1934 and what two may in 1939! I urge every salesmanager and every salesman to work his head off in 1937. Get your reward for all the hard work of the past few years. Sunny selling days will not last forever! Best Sales Areas Results will vary, of course, in different Sections. Back in 1933 iny sales map showed only one gold, or excellent state and thirty blue, or poor states. Today this same map shows twenty gold states and only two blue states. During the past two years, agricultural sections have been the salesmanager's best bet. Although farmers should continue to be good customers, the industrial centers, particularly in the Northeast, Middle Atlantic. and Middle Western areas, will again come to the fore. Remember, however, that the Southeast, Southwest, Pacific and Mountain areas are oar fastest growing markets. The great opportunities for future growth and expansion are there! Keep this fact in mind when you are making up your sales quotas or when you are investing in stocks and bonds. Bonds At Ceiling Bond prices are the most amazing factor in the security markets today. They are selling at the highest prices in history. Since June, 1932, the yield of the average bond has dropped from 7% per cent to 4>/8 per cent. The 1937 outlook for bonds depends almost entirely on the course of money rates. My forecast is that the latter will continue at current levels until the government refunds all its short-term debt into long-term issues at about 2’4 per cent. After that rates will depend more upon the commodity prices and general business. Hence, I feel that present high bond prices cannot continue indefinitely. Those buying bonds during the coming twelve months must exercise extraordinary care and judgment to avoid getting burned! With higher money rates a certaiuity sooner or later, I feel that the general bond market is today where the stock market was in 1928.

Bull Market Not Over The outlook for money rates is a big influence also on stock prices. Pitiful returns on savings bank deposits, bon3s, mortgages, and high-grade preferreds will not coax money out of, good sound stocks. The tremendous volume of money seeking investment (a billion dollars in December alone) will prevent too big a stock sell off. In 1936 dividend increases and extras, plus possibilities of still higher earnings over the next few years, gives well-choseu stocks added attraction to those who want protection against a rising cost of living. in spite of the 30 per cent gain in stock prices during the last twelve months. I believe that many stocks are not over-valued. There may be periods of backing and filling, but the basic trend is still upward. The bull market which began on July 8, 1932 has not reached its peak. Good Selection Vital While the general pattern of the stock market should be upward, prices of individual groups will vary greatly. Good selection will pay even greater premiums this year than last. Biggest gains percentagewise will be shown by the HEAVY INDUSTRIES. MACHINERY, RAIL EQUIPMENT, BUILDING MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, STEELS, MtsTALb, and OFFICE SUPPLIES will be in the vanguard. CHEMICALS and OILS will con-1 tiuue their basic growth. RAILS

I may be a feature markctwlse as : the year progresses, but AIRLINE issues offer better long-pull possibilities. FOOD, DAIRY. MEAT PACKING, PAPER. COAL, TEXTILE, DEPARTMENT STORE, and MOTOR groups are all due for moderate gains. Even the I ■CHAIN STORES and UTILITIES should not be overlooked. They would probably stand up best a- 1 gainst a quick sell off brought a-. bout by some major disaster such las the exploding of the foreign j 1 bomb. No War In 1937 No one can deny that the overseas situation is critical. Europe and Asia today closely resemble t hearmed camps of 1912-14. A gen-, eral war involving Fasclsc vs Com-1 munistn is inevitable; but a gen-

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Jessica Parkman goes to what she believes is her own island off the Florida coast. Jim Harper is camping there, sure that it is his own island. Jessica sends word for Mr. Harper to vacate. Jim sees her and falls in love. He pretends that he is Robinson, a companion of Harper. Both fall in love. Jim says Harper has gone. Jessica learns of his deceit and is furious. Jessica discovers where rum runners cache liquor and informs the authorities. In revenge the rum runners pile brush against the bungalow at night and set fire to it while Jessica and her mother are sleeping. CHAPTER VI. Dan Sykes grinned fiendishly as the flames shot up against the side of the bungalow. He was half drunk and crazed with anger at having had SIO,OOO worth of bootleg wares taken by the authorities all through the girl who was sleeping in that bungalow, and he really hoped that she wouldn’t get out in time. Jim Harper, coming through the brush, trying to plan the best way to approach Jessica with the proof of bls ownership of the island, once he received his deed, suddenly saw a glare. As it flickered through the underbrush from the direction of the bungalow he naturally leaped forward on the run. The bungalow had caught fire. Jessica was in danger. It did not occur to him then that anyone coflld have deliberately set fire to it. That was beyond his comprehension. Dodging this way and that through the thick growth, he finally came out to the clearing. For a moment he couldn’t believe his eyes. Sykes’ two men had stepped into the ticket for more brush, but Sykes was just tossing some on and was silhouetted in the light of the flame. Jim recognized him instantly. But his first duty was to save Jessica and her mother. As Jim ran for the front door Sykes’ back was to him With a crash nf his shoulder Jim burst through the frail door. “Up— out—fire!” Jim yelled. He had aroused them. He heard frightened screams as they evidently saw the flames through a window. Now he had to attend to Sykes. No telling but what he intended to shoot Jessica when she dashed out. Sykes stood for a moment in amazement when he heard the crash and the shouts, for he hadn’t heard or seen Jim approach. He thought first that the occupants would come dashing out. He would give them a good cursing, a good fright and leave them. On second thought he had better disappear.

But before could turn he saw Jim rush out into the light of the brush flames and he became ugly and revengeful again, believing that Harper had also squealed on him. He made a rush for Jim and his hand went to his pocket. Jim had forgotten his own automatic, in his pocket. Now he made a dive, a low tackle and Sykes went down with a thud. Jim had seen him reach for a gun. He took it away from the man before he had ceased blinking from the jolt. Sykes took a swing at him then and Jim smashed down on his head with the butt of the gun. Sykes promptly slumped into a state of coma. Sykes' two companions ran out with arms full of brush. Jim had them covered instantly and up went their hands. He turned then to sec Jessica helping her frightened mother down the steps. And as he turned the men saw their chance. They leaped back into the thicket and disappeared. Jim then turned to Jessica. He didn’t mind about losing these two men. He had Skyes out cold. Jessica had a shawl about her flimsy night gown. Without waiting to explain, Jim snatched off her shawl and for a moment Jessica shrank back in horror. Then she saw Jim rush in, kick away the burning brush and with the shawl smother the burning siding that composed the bungalow wall. Dobson by this time got some wits about him and ran to Jim’s aid, helping to smother the burning boards with cushions from the veranda. Finally Jim ran inside to make sure that no flames had come through. AU was safe. He picked up a

eral European War will not coins In 1937. There will continue to be formal conflict between nations, revolutions within nations; but no European securities will remain ' unattractive although world trade ■ will continue to increase slowly.; The gain, since 1933, now total 30 per cent South America, France. Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, Scandinavia, Canada, and other British Commonwealths will be our best markets. Japan and England will not be as good as in recent years, Spain, Germany, and Italy will be our poorest. Currency Outlook The most hopeful foreign development of 1936 was the “Gold Bloc” devaluation and three-corn-ered currency agreement between France, England, and ourselves. I

couple or blankets from the bedroom, where he had gone to see if the fire had penetrated, and took them ouL He wrapped one around a* o,h " ,bout TRC A T n IMi The maid was whimpering. “Hush; go take care of Miss Parkman and her mother,” Jim to Dobson. I S 1A O “Get me a stout rope,’’ he »=** ordered. “Er—what, sir?” Dobson stam- __ w TRESPASS “zVo forgiving to be done- but there's a lot of love to be caught up with, darling.”

mered. Jim had been alert and cool up to this time but now the reaction set in. All he could think of was the narrow escape of Jessica. It made him sick. “Get a rope," he yelled, and then, “never mind.” He went to Jessica, who stood with her arm about her mother. “Take this gun, Jessica, and if that man stirs, shoot him,” Jim ordered. “I couldn't do that, Jim." “Then mash him on the head with the butt—he’s the one who set the place afire.” Jessica took the gun and went over to Skyes, who was still unconscious. Jim got a knife and cut away the ropes from a hammock. “AU right, dear. Go in with your mother; don’t get cold,” he said to Jessica. “But, Jim ” she suddenly remembered. She went back to her mother. Jim dragged Sykes over to the edge of the clearing and tied him to a tree. “Now,” he said, “if you will bring me something to eat and a little sweet oil for my hands where I blistered them, I’ll stand guard over this brute." “Os course,” Mrs. Parkman cried. All through this she had secretly sided with poor Jim, although she hadn’t dared to let Jessica know. Dobson and the maid went in to get something to eat for Jim. He hadn’t eaten dinner and he suddenly felt faint. Mrs. Parkman came out with oil and bandages. Jessica came out with a flash light to help bandage his hands, which were not seriously burned. Jessica stared at Sykes, who was beginning to recover. “He evidently knew that you tipped the authorities," Jim said, “and tried to get square. He seemed to be crazy with drink. No man would do that in his right mind.” “What are you going to do with him?” “I ought to take him out about a mile and drop him over to the sharks,” Jim said. “I—l don’t want a lot of notoriety,” Jessica faltered. “All right. I’U pension him and you kiss him!” “Jim, don’t be sarcastic like that.” “Come on, dear, you’re unstrung,” Mrs. Parkman said. “Yes, go back and try to get some sleep.” “Sleep!” Jessica exclaimed. “Well, go in out of the night damp and rest.” Dobson brought out some food and a tall drink. Finally they went into the bungalow, but Jim noticed that the lights did not go out. About daylight Sykes seemed to

do not expect, however, that the dream of International stabilization can become a reality during 1937. Improvement in business conditions in Europe is the best remedy for most of its troubles. Dictators, isms, war eagles, and the like thrive on human suffering and misery. That is why I have always preached that one nation can prosper only as the entire world prospers. If wo could only get Europe back to normal we would solve the last remaining basic problem confronting happiness in the Americas. Conclusion As 1937 opens, most of the snarls brought on by the depression have been untangled. Improvement is widespread through all branches of industry. Employment is gradu-|

be all right except for a terrific pain in his head. He swore up hill and down dale that he didn’t remember a thing, and then spoiled that by insisting that h® had intended to arouse them in a moment, that all he meant was to give them a scare. “Arson that endangers life is the same as manslaughter,” Jim reminded him. “Well, take me ashore, get this over with,” Sykes pleaded. Mose, who had finally seen the glare, had timorously crept up from camp. The fire was all out and Jim was sitting by the treebound Sykes then, eating. Mose sat with him to keep him company. Just about dawn Jim sent Mose back to get his launch and bring it around. When he did that he and Mose got Sykes into the launch and fastened him with chains in the little cabin. “I don’t want those folks to see him this morning—it will upset them,” Jim explained. Mose remained on the launch and Jim came ashore in the tender. Dobson, shaven and immaculate and as calm as if nothing had happened, came out and began to prepare for breakfast They ate out under the trees in fair weather. Finally Jessica and her mother came out and asked what had become of the man, Sykes. “He is well taken care of. Afraid it might upset you to see him,” Jim explained. Jessica shot him a grateful glance on account of her mother, then she looked questioning!)’ at Jim’s launch. He nodded Jessica said no more to Jim, but her mother asked him to join them and insisted on examining his hands and putting on new bandages, although the bums were quite slight and had smarted only for a few hours Jim sat down at the table and said little other than that he had to go to the mainland, as he was expecting some important mail. “I sent the yacht over yesterday. I expect it back any time now,” Jessica said, “and I also expect some important mail.” She shot a glance of triumph at Jim but he only grinned at her. “Here comes the yacht now,” Mrs. Parkman exclaimed as the handsome craft floated in as close as possible and the crew dropped anchor. “Well, can you tie that!” Jim shouted as the small boat was being rowed in to the landing. In his excitement he stood up. “There’s my father!” he yelled. “Now you’ll see something, Jessica!” » He started for the landing and Jessica followed. “Well, I guess you'll see something, too, Mister Smart Aleck

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ally approaching norma! once again. The outlook for the coming twelve months is bright. I predict that as we look back at this New Year season we will remember it as a momentous milestone in our business history. Whether we realize It or not today. we are now placing a headstone over the 1929-1936 depression corpse and bundling up the 1937- (?) prosperity baby In swaddling clothes. How long this period of prosperity will last or how far it will go, no one can now say. That depends upon how well we have learned that lasting prosperity only comes through the practice of industry, honesty, thrift, faith, and other basic virtues! Copyright — 1927 — Publishers | Financial Buerau.

Harper. There is Mr. Curicr, my lawyer, and he is bringing me my deed to this island!” Jessica cried. “Yeah? Well, my father is bringing my deed to this island — but what does an island more or less mean, dear? What do all the islands in the world mean, honey? It’s you I want—” « Jessica pulled away as the boat came to the landing. “Hello there,’’ Jim shouted, as his father stepped to the landing. “Got my deed to this island?” “Sorry, son, but this isn’t your island 1” “Now I hope you are satisfied,” Jessica said. “Er—uh, Miss Parkman,” Lawyer Currier said, “I’m sorry, but this isn’t your island, either." “The instructions you gave me, miss,” Jessica's skipper said, “proved to be erroneous.” “Your islands are close together and smaller than this, some ten miles below here,” Jim’s father told him. “Isn’t this Saltus Island?” Jim demanded. “No, Sykes Island. The words are somewhat similar.” “By thunder! The old devil wa right,” Jim yelled, and without another word ran down the bear: to his tender and went out to his launch. • “Go around to camp," he or dered Mose. He went in and un fastened Sykes. “Look here, I didn’t believe yov this morning when you said this was your island. Now is it?” “Sure is.” “If I will let you go and heln you to get clean away will you sell me this island—at your figure?” Skyes named his price at once. “Here’s some money down—” Jim wrote out an option on an envelope. “Sign this and you’ll get the rest of your money in a few days,” Jim said. Sykes signed. Jim took him ashore at camp, gave him a drink and sent him afoot up to where he had his own big launch hidden. Jim hurried back to the bungalow. “Here, darling," he said to Jessica, “this is now my island. Here’s my option, which I shall take up. I give the island to you. Now you are right, it is your island.” Jessica led Jim down to the grove at the beach. “I’ll accept half, Jim—and can you forgive me?” “No forgiving to be done, but there’s a lot of love to be caught up with, darling.” On the beach now there is a big sign: JESSANDJIM ISLAND. NO TRESPASSING. THE END. CowflSM Uli. tmx r«uiu« aruox-ew. Uu. i