Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 66, Decatur, Adams County, 18 March 1937 — Page 3

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Second Annual Easter FLOWER Show at the Decatur Floral Co. NUTTMAN AVE. Palm Sunday, Mar. 21 Stately Lilies — Snowhall like Hydrangeas in several delightful colors — Tulips—Hyacinths— Linerarias — Azaleas — and all the others in a ' -d and harmony of colors that make this pre'lew of Easter Flowers an ensemble of rare Come any time between 1 and 5 in the afternoon. Bring your friends. YOU ARE INVITED DECATUR FLORAL CO. Nuttman Ave. - PHONE 100

York City by -Mr«. Fred Hancher; I the Arlington .Memorial Bridge. - Washington, D C. by Mrs. John ■ Schur, the International Bridge. Niagara Falls by Mrs. Charlee laing- . eton and the two covered bridges in Indiana by Mrs. Sum Butler and . Mrs. Giles Porter. Lovely refreshments were served . by the hostesu. Mrs. Miller, lit the • close of the program. . I “ MRS. J. WARD CALLAND HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUB Mr*. J. Ward Calland delightfully entertained the members of her dinner bridge club and two guests, Mre . Lawrence Linn and Mrs. Carroll I Burkholder, at her home at the cor- ■ tier of Fifth and Jefferson Btreets . Wxlnesday evening. i At uix-thlrty o’clock a delicious i two course dinner was served by the hosteas. assisted by her sister. Mru. Frank Alton and her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Market The dining table was attractively centered with an ! arrangement of sweet peiui with . green candles in silver holders on ■ either eide. After five games of contract the club prize was awarded to Mrs A. j R. Holthouse and each guest was given a gift. — MRS- BURT TOWNSEND SHAKESPEARE HOSTESS Seventeen membeie of the Indies I Shakespeare club answered the roll I call when the club met at the home lot Mrs. Burt Townsend Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. C. D. Teeple was in , I charge of the period devoted to the .’study of better speech. Mrs. W. A. ! Lower, president, preeidd over a >rief buoinesu meeting -I The meeting was then given to , Mrs. John TyndaU who had a moat enjoyable subject, "Homecrafts and ' Hobbles." It was a stirring moment ' when the program was opened by Mrs. Tyndall passing a diary kept by the late Frederick Buckner of hie activities in the Civil War. Life flowed out of it and one was thirlled by the knowledge held in his hands —memoirs of those terrible days of 1865. it was brought out by Mrs. Tyndall that there are no especial num- ‘ her of years attached to the unfold- , ing of home crafts and hobbies for i it will he a lasting thing and grow ; into our liven "Sometimes great and far reach- | ing things grow from very email be- ; ginnings. There is scarcely a hobby l so useful as that of fine needlework I nor one so educational as stamp colI lecting. The greatest pleasure a J hobby collector, knowy is when he has found the article he in moist in-

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Fanny Macy Rhanee 1000 — 1001 Thuracay IL B. Progn-sslve Workers Class Mr. and .Mrs. William Yake, 7:30 ( p, m. Ladle* Aid, Evangelical church '2 pm. 1 Loyal Daughters' Claes, Mrs. I George Hatnma, 7:30 p. m. Rurallstic Study Club, Mrs. Fred I Ulman, 8 p. m. , Standard Bearers Society. Mies Eveyln Adams, 7 'P. m. Women of the Mixise, Mooee Home 7 p. m. Friendship Village Club, Mrs. r Harve Sipe. Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid, Mrs. Charles Langston. 2:30 p. nt. I Eta Tau Sigma. Miss Betty Tricker, 17:30 p. m. ( Phoebe Bible Claes, Mrs. Walter Deltsch, 7:3tl p. m. , Zion Senior Walther League, , Lutheran Auditorium, 7:30 p. m. Public Card Party. Moose Home, 8 p. m. ’ D. V. B Class. Fire Dept. Build- ( dig 7:30 p. m. Friday St. R-ta study class, K. of C hall, after church. Mt. Pleasant Bible class, Mrs. Sam Fuhrman. 6:30 p. m. Homestead Home Economics Club i Mrs. Earl Blackburn, 7:30 p. m. Y- M. C. Class, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butler, 8 p m. Adams County Federation of Clubs, Mrs. Russell Owens, 2:30 i Pocahontas Lodge. Red Men's I Hall. 7:30 p. m. > Monday Research Club. Mrs. P. A. Kuhn. i 2:30 p. m. . Music Department Mrs. Clyde . Butler, postponed. t Dramatic Department. Mrs Ward Calland. 6:30 p. m. , Literature Department, Mrs. Fred t V. Mills, 8 p. m. I Art Department, Mre. Robert t Zwick. 7:30 p. m. luesday Root Twp. Home Economics Club , Mrs. E. S- Christen. 1:30 p. m. , Rebekah Lodge, Oddfellows Hat! I 7:30 p. m. i Saturday ■ Evangelical Mission Band. Church 3 p. m. vveanesway Shakespeare Club. Mrs. Earl B. . Adams. 2:30 p. m. terested in, whether, it be a fine old clock or a watch key." Mrs. Tyndall showed a collection of blue Wedgewood plates. Tracing the designs of these old blue plates led her into cne of the most 1 engaging of hobbies —a hobby to decorate and brighten the home and I I add new beauty and interest. Members were called on to give their ’ hobbies. A lovely luncheon was served at the close of the afternoon by Mrs. Townsend, assisted by her daughter, Corolene. ST. ANN'S ‘ STUDY CLUB The St- Ann study club met a‘ the home of Mrs. Carl Steigmeyer Wednesday evening. Eight members answerd the roll call with current events. Mrs. Ed Keller read an interesting -item on St. Patrick. Questions and answers on “Communism" were read by Mrs. Ralph Roop The next meeting will be held April 14 at the home of Mre. George Wemhoff with Mrs. Clara Meyers as leader. FLOWER GARDEN CLUB HAS INTERESTING MEET The Decatur flower garden club held an interesting meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. A. Stuckey. The meeting opened with the reading of the poem "March". Mrs- Delton Passwater, president, presided over the business meeting. Mrs. Russell Owen gave very interesting papers on "Garden Clubs ana Their National Meaning" and "Why a Garden Club”. Mrs. Leota Beery's splendid paper was entitled "How to Plant a Lawn and How to Control Pests that Harm a Lawn”. A flower naming contest was enjoyed and the prize was awarded to Mrs. Roy Runyan who named 57 varieties. Lovely refreshments were served at the dining table which was centered with an arrangement * MADAM SILVIA Greatest ever in your city, county or state. The lady with the radio mind. Seventh daughter of the seventh generation. Born with double veil. First time in your city. Gifted character reader and advisor. She has helped thousands in every walk of life and she can help you in all affairs of life. A secret you should know, the power to control your trouble and disappointments. She tells your future complete and gives initials of friends and enemies. Come today and consult this gifted lady. Satisfaction guaranteed. Readings. 50c. Hours | 9a. m. till 8:30 p. m. Located | in house trailer at west side | | filling station, corner 13th and | | Adams streets. I ( • ♦

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1937.

of spring flowers. Mrs. Beery pour-' e,| coffee. Tire dub will meet again in April. MRS. FRANK CRIST HAS FRIVOLITY CLUB Mrs. Frank Crist was hostess to the Frivpiby club and two guests. I Mrs. Ora McAlheny and Mrs. Lloyd | Krelucher. Wednesday evening. Six games of pinochle were enjoyed. | Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Nick Braun. Mrs. Lew Miller and Mrs. Dick Burdge. Each guest was pre- ■ sen ted with a gift. DhFclouh refreshments were served at the close of the games by the houtess. The club will meet again in two weeks. PERSONALS Mrs. Milton Swearingen and daughter Mary Ann .are spending the week in Indianapolis with the j former's plater, Mrs. Dick Durkin. Mrs. Claude Vpdike and son Richard are vie!ting in Huntington. Dr. and Mrs. G. J. Kohne and family movej yestreday from their residence at the corner of Jeffer- | son and Third streets to their newhome at the corner of Adame and Third streets. Mrs. WIU Colchin i« visiting with relatives in Louisville. Miss Mary Ann Ferntheil of New Richmond. Ohio is vieiting friends in Decatur. Mrs. William Bell and Mrs C. E. Bell will hear Nelson Eddy in For' Wayne this evening. Jay and George Alton, sons of Mr. and Mns. Frank tAlton, are recovering from la gf'ppe. Mrs. Dan Tyndall will be among those who will hear Nelson Eddy at Fort Wayne this evening. Judge D. E. Smith of Fort Wayne called on friends here last evening Roy Beiberstine, district road supervisor for the state, was a caller here. Attorney James Emshwiler of Hartford City will stay over tonight to attend the banquet. Lawrence Archbold, county agent, attended a state gathering of the agents at Newcastle, Indiana, yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Dale McMillen have returned from Hot Springs, Ark. E. J. Kenney of Geneva. Indiana was a visitor in this city today. o FIND SHORTAGE IN CITI FUNDS Audit Shows Shortage In Huntington Utility Fund — Huntington, Ind., Mar. 18. —(U.R) —An audit of the municipal light and power company's books revealing that expenditures of $15,662.11 could not be traced today was available for the city council in its impeachment proceeding against Mayor Clare W. H. Bangs. Examination of the utility’s financial records was conducted by the state board of accounts at request of the city council. In a 40-page report the board's utility specialists, T. M. Hindman and H. E. Waltz, heaped criticism upon the power company’s bookkeeping methods. "If this office had been operating as an authorized department of the city, each and every disbursement made was irregular and Illegal,” the report stated. The examiners said they found that cash collected by the city utility from Jan. 1, 1935, until Jan. 31, 1937, was $24,027.15. Actual receipts for known disbursements in that period totalled $4,204.66 and cash on hand was $4,160.38. Examiners said they could not determine definitely how the other $15,662.11 had been spent. In a statement issued from a cell in the Huntington county jail which he has occupied since last July 6, Mayor Bangs said the missing funds were used for construction work. “It went for stringing lines, purchase of meters and transformers for the distribution system of the city utility," the fiery executive said. Unperturbed by the examiners' ability to trace the money, Bangs explained: "It can't be traced because emergency records kept by the light and power company cashier were stolen from his office last June." The militant, utility-baiting mayor, who went to jail for contempt of court when, he violated an injunction granted the Northern Indiana Power company against extension to commercial users of the city's tiny electric plant, charged the records had been available on three previous occasions. "Examiners from the state board of accounts were here three other times to inspect the records of other departments of the city government,” he said. “They declined to examine the books of the utility company on those occasions because of the I pending supreme court ruling upon > 1 the injunction granted by the Hunting circuit court.” I ' Bangs said it had been necessary .

• 1 I Leslie Howard says Luckies are ’tops” with

// tAi // / \\ W ’ // 1 A.n independent survey was made recently among professional men and women—lawyers, doctors, lecturers, scientists, etc. Os those who said they smoke cigarettes, more than 87% stated they personally prefer a light smoke. Mr. Howard verifies the wisdom of this preference, and so do other leading artists of the radio, stage, screen and opera. Their voices are their fortunes. That’s why so many of them smoke Luckies. You, too, can have the throat protection of Luckies—a light smoke, free of certain harsh irritants removed by the exclusive process 'Tt’s Toasted”. Luckies are gentle on the throat.

to set up a separate office to handle the utility's account because the city treasurer had refused to accept the funds. "He was afraid of the court injunction," the mayor explained. , “But It didn’t prohibit his handlI ing the company’s funds.” I State board examiners said the commercial sales department of the city's street lighting and power plant division had no bank account, paid all bills in cash and kept no record of receipts and disbursements. Only records were “a small pen- . cil tablet" used for three months in 1935. After this was lost in July 1936. no records were kept at all, the examiner s report stated. At conclusion of the examination, a safety vault in the Fort Wayne i Morris Plan Company bank, where the city utility funds were kept, was impounded by court order. Total liabilities of the city utility consisting of unpaid bills were $19,894.57, principally two accounts jat the National Mill Supply and Protective Electric Suppiy companies, both of Fort Wayne. The two firms obtained appointment of Edward Smith, former city street commissioner, as temporary receiver for the utility last Monday. Meanwhile, the slender, baldish 46-year-old mayor has ordered dissolution of the municipal utility and petitioned the circuit court for his release from jail. The 1 court deferred ruling until March 23. Huber M. DeVoss, Decatur, special judge, will rule at the same j' time on proposed revocation of a court order under which Arthur i B. Sayler, city attorney; James B. j Vernon, city engineer, and S. Perry Hull, utility superintendent, have kept their freedom for violation of the NIP injunction. Bangs warned, however, that he had not abandoned his fight for municipal ownership of electric ! plants. “At one time I said I would stay | in jail indefinitely if it would help establish the city in the electric business, but it now appears that Sayler, Vernon, Hull and myself can do more good on the outside.”! |

POPE ATTACKS .CONTINUED KKi»M Pvl'.K ONH. all, which should induce employers to recognize the inalienable right of the workman to a salary which is 1 sufficient for himself and his family, and to safeguard even in labor his lasting dignity as a man and child of God.” The Pope referred to Soviet Ritusia ae a "testing ground” for communistic doctrines and expressed sympathy for the "saddened and oppressed” Russian People, saying "In making these observations, it in no part of our intention to condemn en masse the people of Soviet Union. For them we cherish the warmest paternal affection. “We are aware that not a few of them have grown .beneath the yoke imposed upon them by men who in large part a-e strangers to the real interests of the country. We recognize that many ethers are deceived by fallacious hopes. “ We blame only the system, with its authors and abettors, who have PUBLIC SALE 80 - Acre Farm - 80 The Albert Pontius Farm 1 mile West and % mile South of Geneva, Ind., on Saturday, March 20 at 1:30 P. M. 80 ACRES of good Productive Soil; Good 8 Room House; 2 Good Barns; Poultry House; Hog House and other Outbuildings; Good Well of Water. Terms—CASH. , I POSSESSION within 30 days. Sale is made by order of Adams Circuit Court. Farm will i be sold on the premises. i Arthur Pontius, Executor Roy 8. Johnson—Auctioneer Nathan Nelson—Attorney.

his throat "Years ago, as an ambitious young actor, I was impressed, how well my throat liked Luckies and how well they suited my idea of a perfect cigarette. That impression still stands. Inmy recent tour of'Hamlet’, with its many performances each week and the attendant tax on my throat, I have been convinced anew that this light smoke is both delightful to my taste and the 'top’ cigarette for an actor’s throat.” THE FINEST TOBACCOS—"THE CREAM OF THE CROP"

considered Russia the best prepared field for experimenting with a plan elaborated decade* ago and who from there continue to spread it from one end of the world to the other.” LaGuardia-Hitler Affair "Deplored" Washington. Mar. 18 — (U.R) — State department officials today expressed hope that they have seen and heard the last of the Mayor LaGuardia-Chancellor Hitler affair

Public Auction 80—ACRE FARM—BO LIVESTOCK FARM IMPLEMENTS We, the undersigned, will sell at Public Auction. 3 miles East and 2 miles North of Decatur, fi miles South and 1 mile West of Monroeville, Indiana, on THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1937 Commencing at 10:00 A. M. Farm will sell at 12:30 P. M. 80 Acre Farm. Good level productive soil, 18 acres of Wheat. 8 acres plowed for corn, 9 acres in clover. 6 Room Cottage Type House; Hip roof barn 34x68. House and barn newly painted. Hog house. Machine shed and granery; drove well; electric light line in front of farm; a well located farm in a good community. Churches, schools and markets very convenient. TERMS —Sold subject to Adams county school fund loan of $1700.00 which can be assumed by purchaser. Balance cash. Immediate possession. PERSONAL PROPERTY HORSES —1 pair of Grey Mares, 8 & 9 yrs. old. extra good workers, both in foal, wt. 3000 tbs.; Bay Mare, 8 yrs. old. wt. 1450; Grey Gelding I smooth mouth, wt. 1400. CATTLE —Guernsey Cow 5 yr. old, be fresh April first; Red Cow, 5 yr. old. be fresh April first; Red Cow. 7 yrs. old. be fresh in June; 2 Cows. 5 & 6 yrs. old, fresh; 2 good Guernsey Heifers, freshen in Oct. HOGS—2 Sows will farrow in April: 15 Feeder Hogs. 20 Ewes, lambs by side. Nanny Goat POULTRY —5 doz. Barred Rock and White Leghorn Hens; 2 Geese; 5 Ducks. IMPLEMENTS—Good 7 ft. McCormick Binder: Good Wagon and Hay Rack; Mc-Deering Manure Spreader, like new; CB&Q Corn Planter with fertilizer attachment; J-Deere Dump Rake; IHC Side Delivery, a good one; Extra good 14-16 Double Disc; Web Hay Loader; Crow Foot Roller; Oliver 14 inch Riding Plow like new; Good 5 ft. Mower; Big 4 Riding Cultivator, good; P&O Sulky Plow; Spring Tooth Harrow; 2 Double Shovel Plows; Single Shovel; New galv. Water Tank; Engine and Pump Jack; 50 ft. new galv. inch pipe; 2 double sets of work harness, both brand new; 4 new Horse Collars, 3 • 20 inch, 1 • 21 inch; and many articles too numerous to mention. TERMS—CASH. J. N. GILBERT & EMMA GILBERT Roy Johnson —Auctioneer W. A. Lower —Clerk Lunch will be served.

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-of unpleasant words. i They pointed to Secretary of I State Cordell Hull's rebuke to all | parties concerned in the contro- , ,versy- urging them to "find other I subjects which can be discussed more temperately”—as indication | that Hull would be glad to dron , the whole matter. Hull said it : would be to the best interests of I both countries if the affair were ended forthwith. : I Trade in a Good Town — Decatur r