Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 106, Decatur, Adams County, 31 August 1937 — Page 4

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DAILY DEMOCRAT DECATUR Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Bate red at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter J. H. Heller .. President A. R. Holthouso, Sec y. & Bus. Mgr. Dtck D. Heller Vice-President Subscription Rates: Single copies 1 .02 One week, by carrier .10 One year, by carrier 5.00 One month, by mail .35 Three months, by mail _— 1.00 Six months, by mail 1.75 One year, by mail 3.00 One year, at office _ — 3.00 Prices quoted are within a radius of 100 miles. Elsewhere $3.50 one year. Advertising Rates made known on Application. National Adver. Representative SCHEERER & CO. >5 Lexington Avenue, New York 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago Charter Member of The Indiana League of Home Dailies. Experts now say babies shouldn’t be rocked to sleep on mother's lap. It disturbs the little things so when hot ashes fall on them.— Buffalo News. According to Mrs. Sarah Delano Roosevelt, her son Franklin D., will not be a candidate for a third terin nor will he lead a third party, because he is a good Democrat. And mother usually knows what she is talking about. It looks like every one favors the change from artificial to natural gas and that's natural as it gives better fuel for less money, so that all that remains it seems is for the public service commission to check the price schedule to see that all cities are fairly treated. The Cubs no doubt realize they have a fight on if they make it possible for the fans in the middle west to see the world series. They will come home now for a long run and with a little luck, should be able to slide into the victory base during the next five weeks. The reaction here to the speech of Governor Townsend is that he proved his right to leadership and that he is right in fighting for what he believes is best for all the people. He evidently feels he is the people's servant and that his duty is do what the greater number of his constituency wishes him to That's good democracy. The location of thirty-six new stop signs at the intersection of Decatur streets will make driving safer and should aid in the battle to prevent accidents here. Your cooperation is needed. The lights a£t Five Points also are to be changed to give the drivers a better chance to avoid collision. It’s a wonderful idea, taking steps for safety — and every one must join it. -The G. O. P. press discussing the governor's speech at French Lick declare that popular government has reached a tragic elate if the senators and congressmen are tft.be rubber stamps. No one wants tfiat, but there is a heap of difference between a rubber stamp and officials who realizes he is a public servant and as such listens to the desires of his constituency. The numerous shocking accidents in this vicinity this year have caused every one to agree that quick and positive action must be taken if we are to come any wfiere near solving our traffic prob-

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lems. Hallie Myers is willing to cooperate in any movement recommended by the officials and citizens here that they feel will make for greater safety. We must and will do every thing possible. After watching traffic at Five Points for a couple of weeks, we are sure that the situation could be improved by permitting longer time on Winchester and Second streets for the cars to cross. We watched one string today and one car which was first stopped near the Evangelical church, had to mako four stops before finally clearing the crossing. Os course that gets the driver out of humor and surely there is away to correct it. Governor Townsend sent etters recently to Indiana county agents asking them to notify farmers to bring in their tallest stalks of corn to compete with Illinois and lowa which were bragging about their tall corn. Many farmers, who would not otherwise have done it, measured their corn. They were surprised at what they found. The stalks, far above the average in heighth this year, ranged from 12 to 16 feet. From a distance, they looked higher, but the measuring rod forced the farmers to conclude that an 18-foot stalk of corn is really high. Before Wayne Coy. administra-, tive assistant to high commissioner Paul V. McNutt of the Philippine Islands, left Indianapolis to ' return to his far away post, he decided to talk to his chief by telephone. In accepting the call, the telephone company set a time for the connection. It then notified Mr. McNutt that in half an hour Mr. Coy of Indianapolis would talk to him. This is a custom used | by each transoceanic telephone . company to give the party called . an opportunity to collect his thoughts and think what he wants to say. Os interest is the fact that it costs $25.50 for a three-minute conversation between Indianapolis and Manila, and $8.50 for each ad-| ditional minute. Coy told friends that he could hear Mr. McNutt just as clearly as if he were talking to him in Indianapolis. And the two were approximately 8,500 miles , apart. It was Monday evening in Indianapolis at the time of the phone conversation, but Tuesday morning in Manila. ■■MB*. Ml ■ 111 A public official who is sincere and has nothing to hide from the ( people is likely to be frank and above boards with the press. No President has ever been as liberal with the press. as Mr. Roosevelt. The “boys" who cover the White House are permitted to ask him any question they wish, and while ■ they are not permitted to quote him except on special occasions, they can credit certain statements to him. For the White House correspondents who served under the Coolidge and Hoover administrations, Mr. Roosevelt's treatment of them is like manna from the heavens. Coolidge required the report- , ers to write questions on slips of, paper two or three days before the\ day of the press conference, and then he answered the ones he wished —usually those which were insignificant. Hoover was about as bad. It was he who originated the “White House" spokesman" to take credit for presidential statements., Once Hoover became angered at 1 newspaper men and for seven months did not hold a press conference or hardly spoke to them, ■ This information comes from a reporter who today is covering the ■ White House. o Local People At Moose Convention Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kreischer I left Monday night for Cleveland. Ohio, where they will attend the international convention of the Loyal Order of Mocse. Mr. Kreischer, past dictator of the local lodge, is delegate to the convention and Mrs. Kreischer will attend the convention of the Women of the Moose. Trade in • Good Town — Decatur,

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polishing with newspapers. The i kerosene and printers ink on the newspapers is a combination that will remove all stains. Bacon Rind If the meat-cutter has forgotten to remove the rind before slicing the- bacon, it can be quickly and easily removed by using the kitchen . shears instead ul a knife. Sour Milk To sour sweet fresh milk, or e ' vaporated milk, so that it will be | suitable for ooking, add % cup of lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. o '♦ ♦’ Modern Etiquette By ROBERTA LEE Q. How shauld the word “honor” be spelled on the wedding invitations? A. The old-fashioned spelling | “honour” seems to be preferred. | Q Is it inconsiderate of a hus- 1 . liand to bring home unannounced I guests? A. Yes. This is often very em- ! barrassing for his wife as well as for his guests. The considerate husband will telephone as early in advance as possible. Q. When one lives in an aparti ment building where a doorman opens the door every time one ennters or leaves, ie it necessary to

thank him each time? A. It is not exactly necessary, but a courteous "thank you’’ costs 1 nUbing. It is never out of place to say “thank you" for any courteey., o * TWENTY YEARS * AGO TODAY From the Daily Democrat File ] Aug. 31 — America reject* the peace plans proposed by Pope Bene- , . diet and Germany will increase her I U-boat attacks. Co. A fund is $720.83. If S9OO is subscribed, A. J. Smith will give the SIOO necessary ta make it SI,OOO. J. W. Tyndall presides over fare- ; well party for Co. A, attended by i thousands. Speeches by Rev. Seim- , etz. Rev. McKay, Rev. Marsh and i Mr. Lutz. Dr. Harry G. Erwin commissionled a first lieutenant in the medical corps. . Indianapolis plans a municipal ; wood pile for the needy for next winter. — ■

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TAKE DETOURS OFF HIGHWATS Remove Detours On State Highways For Fair Traffic Indianapolis, Aug 31—Work is being rushed ou slate highway improvement projects this week so | that detours can be eliminated i before Hoosier motorists start to the state fair. Earl Crawford. I chairman of the state highway commission, reported today A ; number of projects are scheduled 1 for completion this week. All but one of the surface treat- ■ inent projects has been completed i and the one remaining projecton Road 45 between Bloomington J and Bean Blossom—is due to be | finished this week. Oiling of gravI el and stone-surfaced highways as dust preventative and surface building process, is 80 percent i complete with the remaining pro- ■ jects to be completed within a few days if weather conditions re main favorable. Rock asphalt resurfacing work on more than 150 miles of state highways is now about 70 percent complete and all projects will be completed within two weeks. In scheduling this necessary Im- . provement work on the state highway system, members of the commission have sought to push operi ations as fast as possible under existing weather conditions. As a result of this activity, scores of projects have already been completed and others are being finish i ed this week.

WW' I have often wondered how rural communities select the drivers of school buses. Is this done in a sort of indifferent way and is the job

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given to anybody’ Every school bus driver should be selected for dependability, good habits his knowledge of the rules of the road, and a tested ability to drive a bus properly. No driver under the age of 21 should be hired to drive a school bus. Every driver should be provided with a set of rules which he must observe to the letter. Hisi is a heavy responsibility, and the continuance of his employment should depend on his hearty and faithful acceptance of this responsibility. No bus driver should drive a school bus for more than 10 hours in any 24-hour period. Go slow —be safe. Trade In a Good Town —Decatur

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Fills Teaching Staff Vacancies Trustee Eli Duback of Hartford township announced today that he had filled the two vacancies In the teaching staff there. The new teachers are: Miss Dorothy Sprung, er and Mrs. Victor Jamieson Thn other teachers were previously au nounced. ■ - t Berne Garden Club Plans Flower Show The Berne garden club will Bpw . sor a flower show at the Bera, school building Friday and S»tu r . day of this week. Complete pi aM for the exhibit have been completI ed.