Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 10 May 1937 — Page 4

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DAILY DEMOCRAT DECATUR Published Every Evening Except Sunday by h'<E DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Entered at the Decatur, Ind.. Post Office as Second Class Matter I H. Heller President k. R. Holthouse, Sec'y. & Bus, Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vice-President Subscription Rates: Single copies 1 -02 One week, by carrier .10 One year, by carrier 5.00 Dne month, by mail — .35 Three months, by mail...— — 1.00 Six months, by mail 1.75 One year, by mail — 3.00 Due year, at office 3.00 Prices quoted are within a radius of 100 miles- Elsewhere >3.50 one year. — Advertising Hates made known on Application. National Adver. Representative SCHEERER & CO. 115 Lexington Avenue, New York 35 East Wacker Drive. Chicago. Charter Member of The Indiana League of Home Dallies. If you missed the Derby you car. get the next big sport thrill by attending the Speedway classic on May 30th. « | Most of us haven't been able to 1 . find out just where the horse we l picked to win the Derby did come in. Must be something wrong with the machines. Well, let that be a good lesson. It's still the other fellows game. ; The routing of highways through , Decatur is by no means solved but j a committee will work out the best ( proposition possible and again submit it to the citizens. Then we will all work together to accom- ■ plish the program as agreed to. i ■ j What will the traffic be in an- j other ten years and can we keep l , up with it? There is a question. Thirty-seven years ago, official fig- ; ures show. not one family in a’, hundred owned a horse and buggy. Today three out of every four have cars. Now the movie actors have the strike fever. If all the stories' as published about the fabulous salaries these folks are receiving, are ! true, they ought to he bored for , the simples if they do any thing that injures this great modern industry. , i The fact that new traffic regulations are necessary to take care of the crowds that gather here is a good sign, indicating that this is ( a live and going city where people like to gather. Working out the best methods of handling the ( crowds should a pleasure to ( those who really want to see pro-j, gress. Mother's Day was observed here yesterday, with special services in 1 the churches and with general j special attention to the queens of 1 the world. It is a splendid cus- ' tom, this setting apart one day in 1 the year when mother is the headliner but don't forget that the real ' way to pay respect to her you love is to give her some attention each day. I New York City has a campaign 1 on to clean up the burlesque shows, where strip programs are the chief attractions. Os course to this comes the old cry that this censorship would mean interference with 1 liberty. Well, if it be decent we must control a few of the liberties of folks who seem to wallow in the ■ mire of low thought and etijuy it. i' Let's put on the bridle. It is good news that the McMillen Company has started another 1 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Subscribers are requested to give old and new I 1 address when ordering , paper changed from one address to another. For example: If you change your address from Decatur R. R. 1 to Decatur R. R. 2, instruct us to change the paper from route one to route

improvement that will double the size of their soy bean facilities. This ompany handled une-sixih of all the beans raised in the United States last year and hopo to ini crease that one-third this year. The buildings will bo rushed to I completion the next few months to be ready for business October Ist. , More power to these enterprising ' folks. A recent report from the government shows that in 11*00 only onefiftieth of the homes in America had telephones. Now that number has increased by ten fold. At that time only a half million homes had electricity. Now twenty-one million are wired. And this is ouly the beginning. These things which now seem wonderful will appear i insignificant a decade from now. How can any one lack faith in a nation which offers so many advantages and such rich rewards. Let's prepare for growth. The "town half’ meeting the other evening was proof that many in this community are interested in highways and in the future of Decatur. The city room was crowded to capacity and a number stood iin the hallway and most of those present really took part in the discussion. That'd a little old fashioned perhaps but it's healthy. When citizens get together with. a determination to work out its' problems, it's sure to bring good | results. More meetings of this kind would be helpful to the officials and beneficial to every one. , The members of the girl's band worked overtime Saturday selling tags and otherwise raising funds' for the boy's band, to be used to purchase new uniforms. It may not be generally known but it is nevertheless true that the girl's band here is the only organization ; .of its kind in the state and they have a reputation as a high class ■ band that is taking them to various towns and cities in this sec- ! tion. The addition of the boys will make the band even more, popular. Credit is due Albert | Sellemeyer who has worked hard to bring about the splendid results now so apparent. Half hour or on? hour parking on the down town streets should result to the good of all and regardless of the highway routings will be helpful. No city any where has a more difficult traffic probleml than do we for Saturday night and other times when we undertake to ■ properly take care of many visitors. Something must be done and the sooner, the better. It means something for if an ordinance is passed it must be carried out to' the letter if it is to be of any real * good. That will mean that a number of folks will think they have been made the "goat" and will criticize the action but even at that it is preferable to serious l accidents which may occur any time if regulations are not made. After the Zeppelin investigation is over the charges of sabotage or some insane person firing a pistol into tbe big balloon will very probably be proven untrue. At least it is to be hoped that no one would do such a terrible thing. The theory that static electricity had gathered while the ship was passing through a severe storm and when the w-ire ropes were thrown I out they made the ground that caused a flash that set off the I eight million feet of gas. The dis- ! aster was the most frequently photographed of any that ever oc- * kurred. Happening just when the | big ship was trying to land a hun dred cameras were oa it when the • , explosion occurred. As a result there are pictures showing every - i detail, even the passengers and jerew as they leaped to safety or. 1 death. ♦ * TODAY'S COMMON ERROR - Never say, “Here is the piece i pf cloth.you wish;" say. "you j.i ■want.” ! * «

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Answers To Test Questions Below are the answers to the Test Questions printed on Page Two * ♦ 1. Camelot2. Yes. 3. California, Oregon, and Washington. 4. Hamilton, N. Y. 5. "Old Ironsides.” 6. Scottish poet 7- Epidermis. 8. Off the coast of Hantshire. England, near Portsmouth. 9. The passing ot the planet Venus across the sun's disk. 10. They secrete teal's and keep the eyeballs washed clean1. An apparatus to register Cue i shocks and undulatory motions of earthquakes. 2. Scotland. 3. Court of Cassation. 4. Revenue obtained by the U. S. government from other sources than imports. 5. Nicholas 11. S. A system of instruction in the truths and duties of the Christian religion by means of question and answer. 7. Amelia Earhart. 8. God of Fire9. Sleeplessness. 10. Seward Peninsula. Q Modern Etiquette I —BY— By ROBERTA LEE Q. Should a girl wear her eugagament ring before the engagement has been publicly announced? i A. She may wear it in the p»i-! vacy of her home, when there are ‘ no guests, but she should not wear j it ipublic'y until the engagement' has been formally announced. ! Q. When a young man helps a girl on with her coat, or some similar act of courtesy, should she thank him? A. It is never out of place to say "thank you" for any act of courtesy. Q What are the proper refreshments to serve at a children's party? A. Nothing is as popular with children as ice cream, cake, candies and nuts. 0 «r * Household Scrapbook ; By Roberta Lee ♦ « Knitting Place small corks at the end of each knitting needle. This will avoid stabbing yourself with the [pointed ends and also prevent any stitches from being dropped. A Soup Hint When fat has formed on top ot the soup, put a piece of ice in cheesecloth, and pass it quickly i over the surface. All fat win adhere to the cloth. House-Cleaning Use this method for protecting the hand? when house-cleaning: Moisten some white soap and work it around the cuticle and under the

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finger naik>. It might be a little uncomfortable but when the day's work is finished, al! the dirt will wash off with the eoap, and it will . not be necessary to apologize for the condition of the hands. Fancy Drinks When serving fancy drinks of any kind, it always adds to the appearance. as we'l as the flavor, to garnish them with slices of fruit that are in season. o * TWENTY YEARS * AGO TODAY From tbe Daily Democrat File ♦ ♦ May 10—Senate and house agree on age limit of 21 tc 31 for the r conscription bill. i Teddy Roosevelt s request to be permitted to organize an army is refused upon recommendation from army leaders. Clyde Noble and Miss Bernice Dicke married at Warsaw. John D. Meyers, 65. dies after long illness. Woman's Civic Improvement

11 1 I--—— - - — New Rail Magnate Genial Sort . Wr- - ’lf bW I Wl H &• t -1 j j i ! i ; fi w ?<■ ’ n :,L i" ' - ■ wu O. P. Van Sweringen] Kr» E-i q -ilMB* ' ' jMI ' - .. EH iM. i. Van Sueringen, Wlb Hi .vfebMf- V wk v W * / ■K. < w / L V 1 <- ■ W 5! ms®-' F- - yLWU****" P - hirb vT I Frank F. Kolbe I Recent purchase of the vast railroad empire of the late Van 1 Sweringen brothers by a trio headed by Allan R. Kirby of Wilkesr Barre. Pa., has focused the spotlight on those three men. Kirby ► is the son of one of the original partners of F. W Woolworth of | dime-store fame. Only 44. he looms on the financial horizon as » : new industrial titan. Genial and unassuming, be is the outdoor type. . father of a family of four, and virtual director of the many varied interests, of his father. His two associates in the purchase of the railroad empire from George C. Ball of Muncie, Ind., are Frank ‘ j F. Kolbe and Robert R. Young, partners in s New York brokerage.

■ I Society derfares "war on dandelions, i Adams county bank will offer I First Liberty Loan bonds, bearing I 3H% interest, June 15th. France Conter enters officers reserve school at Fort Harrison. o Church of Nazarene The Rev. M. T. Brandyberry ' preached to a caipacity crowd last II evening from the subject "Eigiii teen Things a Man Did in Hell.” ■ This startling message will be continued tonight. Come early if you want a good seat. The revival will ' continue each evening of this week- j The singing of Rev. Brandyberry rad his son Paul is being enjoyed ' by all who were present. During ! this revival we have had people ! 1 from the neighboring towns and cities of Monroe, Berne, Willshire. I •, Ossian, Monroeville, Bluffton, Hun- ■ tngton, and Fort Wayne. The i "Friendly Church In the Friendly i city is waiting to greet you to-! ; night.” — -o Mr- and Mrs. Charles Magley vis-, i ited with Mis. Magtey's brother in ■ t Indianapolis over the week-end.

(C/lWrtl X/Jl r mJ 1 »R£p W IRAUH * o WjUtMldu‘ALutJt,! Monotony produces fatigue. Statistics show that some of the most serious accidents —In fact, the largest percentage of them—are caused by drivers smashing up on straight roads. Possibly the solution is to have winding roads, well marked, so that tbe attention of the driver will be on his driving at all times. While many accidents do occur, of course,, on bills* and curves, a great many J others occur on wide, straight,, smooth highways. It's all very well to increase your . alertness when the road * s twists, turns, and hilte. Never let yourself take it too easy at any time while driving an automobile. o r * CONGRESS TODAY * By UNITED PRESS * ♦ Senate: Considers bills on which there is no objection. Committees: Judiciary considers court reorganization bill in executive session, lu a. m. interstate commerce sub-commit-tee continues rail tiuancing investigation 10 a. m. House: Meets at noon. o 4-H Club Leaders To Meet Wednesday Miss Lula Whitaker, extension specialist in 4-H club work of Purdue university, will meet with the 4-H club leaders and Junior leaders of the girls’ clubs of Adams county Wednesday at 10 a. m. in the city hall in Decatur. The forenoon will be spent in giving the leaders training in practice judging, so that they can conduct judging meetings in the local clubs. In the afternoon meeting Mrs. Helen E. Mann, county club leader, will discuss such problems

FAITH BALDWIN national favorite I romantic novelist I * «XJ ...writes a thrilling I New Serial 3 Rich Girl-Poor Girl /Sv fcw I JO/2J twf7 f(i | I For young Dr. Jonathan Kimber life held two prospects ... the one ° b 1 but loveless marriage with the wealthiest girl in town; the other, romance •truggie against poverty with the girl he loved. t How did this young physician meet the issue? Faith Baldwin tells in new story of stirring realities. o Read this fast-moving novel by the author whose stories of mo ern mance and young marriage are among the most widely read oi the u nei a Begins Friday May 14, in the Decatur Daily Democi

Rail Empire Buyers at U’HBw I' L wS IwSSf\ « k r W ••* fn I 7v I II ' ! B ' I Allan P. Kirby, Robert M. Young and Interlude in Senator Burton K. Wheeler's senate irr ■ . George A. Ball's recent sale of the Van Sweringen rail Si the new owners of the empire, left to right Mian p v u M Young and Frank F. Kolbe in private chat in I Washington. In testimony before the committee Yn,.-, old investment broker, disclosed intentions of strip™. I SO per cent” of the corporate layers of the vast Van ( tern. He admitted there ought to be a law against ttafW pyramid he controls. *

as bow to conduct a club meeting, 1 keeping of record books, making programs, staging demonstrations ■ and any other topics that the lead- ■ I era may wish to have discussed. - | A pot luck lunch will be served 1 at noon. Each leader is request ed to bring her own table service 1 and one covered dish. -1 o Laborer Is Wood Carver 1 Ironwood. Mich. (U.P) —Artistic ; ■ wood carvings of such familiar > j figures as former King Edward s VIII are evolved from slab w<»«|

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