Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 71, Decatur, Adams County, 24 March 1938 — Page 1

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FEDERAL TAXES RUNNING UNDER THE ESTIMATE Income Tax Receipts To Date Are Below Expectations Washington. March 24 (U.R) Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., disclosed today that income tax receipts so far! this month are not up to treasury expectations. “I would guess." Morgenthau said, “that income taxes might run between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000 below our estimate." Because of the deficiency in collections. Morgenthau said, the treasury will borrow another $50.000.000 through its weekly bill series schedules to mature in June So far the treasury has borrowed $200,000,000 in the June series Morgenthau, in announcing the hill borrowing program more than a, month ago. said that the treasury would borrow between $200,000,000! and $300,000,000 by this method Morgenthau said the treasury henceforth would discontinue its practice of making public telegraphic reports on income tax collections. primarily lyecause they are Inaccurate. The treasury's telegraphic reports from internal revenue col- i lectors on collections for the first 15 days this month indicated re ceipts 18 per cent ahead of last year. Morgenthau said the trouble was that many internal revenue collectors or their aides failed to make sufficiently accurate estimates of the tmffepowKetl amounts. According to the treasury daily (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) COOKING SCHOOL HERE IN APRIL Daily Democrat Will Sponsor Free School For Three Days There is something new about the oldest and most important subject in the world — homemaking, and the women of this community will learn all about it St the free motion picture cooking school, to be sponsored by the Decatur Daily Democrat at the Adams theater April 4, 5 and'6. The'school is no routine lecture, no methodical demonstration, but rather a series of intelligent, interesting and educational lessons on the newest methods of prepar ing foods for the family and making home-making a real art. Each of the lessons is woven into the humorous, fascinating plot of rhe picture, "A star in My Kitchen,” which tells the story of, Dedee Abot. who has just graduated from college to find herself faced with the responsibility of managing a household. Under the guidance of trained home economists and experienced I home-makers, Dedee soon learns how to prepare foods for all occasions, and while she learns, so will the audience. Suggestions and demonstrations dre clear and to the point. There will be close ups of each step in the preparation of the recipes, making it possible for every woman in the theater to see just what is happening inside the mixing bowls. “A Star in My Kitchen" was Filmed and cast In a Hollywood studio. Behind the humor and suspense, there is a wealth of com- ( inon-sense suggestions. In addition to the picture, a varied group of attractive door prizes, contributed by local merchants and national firms, will be award ed at each of the showings. Recipes for the preparation of a number of tantalizing dishes will also be distributed at the door. o — University Choir Appears At Berne The Rochester Colgate Divinity university choir of Chicago, under the direction of Prof. O. A. Lehman, former Berne man, will appear at the Berne Mennonite church on . April 23. 1

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Foreign firms with business interests in Mexico, i shaken by the decree of President Lazaro Cardenas ; expropriating the properties of 17 American and British oil firms valued at $400,000,000. were further disturbed when two American employes of a

ASK BOOKS FOR STATE PRISONS I Prison Library Week Opens March 27, Closes April 2 Between March 27 and April 2 a campaign will be'conducted for’ the collection of discard** books) J for use in libraries of state penal, 1 and correctional institutions. This will be “Prison Library Week" and it is being conducted in support of a proclamation signed by Governor Clifford M. Townsend on March 2. stating the need for edu- | cational and recreational reading in the state correctional institutions and asking citizens of Indi- 1 ana to donate books they no long- 1 er need. ; Libraries to benefit from the ( I drive are at the state prison, re- ! fonnatory. state penal farm, boy s ' school and girl's school. They are 1 being built up as a part of the state's new program for education 1 and rehabilitation of inmates of 1 Indiana's correctional institutions. 1 Every individual is asked to con- i tribute volumes. For an organiztaion that is make ing a collection, the committee of 1 that group should see that the books are taken to the county wel- 1 fare office. Ten thousand volumes are needed and the state welfare depart- ( tnent is asking that this drive be- ( gin March 27 and end at noon, (CONTINUED <>N PAGE FIVE) CHAS. EHINCER IS PAID HONOR I Decatur Student At Purdue Listed Among “Who’s Who” Lafayette, Ind March 24 (Special) Charles I). Ehinger, of Decatur, senior in the school of electrical engineering at Purdue University, has recently been honored by being list- 1 ed in “Who’s Who in American colleges and universities,” another | tenor in his list of achievements while in Purdue. Ehinger, who is editor of The: Debris, student year book is one of the most active and popular men on the campus and recently was initiat- ’ ed into Sigma Delta Chi because of I his journalistic efforts and wonk it* (that field. He is a “distinguished student,” the designation given those who make the honor roll, and is in the upper tenth of his class. He also has made Cron Key, one of nine men selected for the highest camtpus honor from the entire student body, and last year was initiated Into Tau Beta Pi, honorary for all engineers, and Eta Kappa Nu, honotary for electrical engineers only. He is affiliated with various other campus organizations at this I time, served on the committee in ' (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE).

O-NLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ADAMS COUNTY

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, March 24, 1938.

James A. Hendricks Seeks Re-Nomination James A. Hendricks, of Monroe, today announced as a candidate for •he county council, representing the second district. Mr. Hendricks is now a member of the council. o JACKSON TO BE CHIEF SPEAKER Democratic Women’s Club Banquet Wednesday At Geneva Tickets so rthe County Democratic Women's club banquet, to be held next Wednesday night, at 6:30 o’clock in the dining room ot the Geneva M. E. church, mus' be purchased before Monday noon in order that reservations may be made, it was announced today. Sam Jackson. Fort Wayne attorney and a Democratic candidate for United Stares senator, is to be the principal speaker. The complete , program is being arranged by a committee of Geneva women, headed by Mrs. Margaret Rhodes as general chairman. The meeting is to be opened to the ladies of the county, the candidates and any men wishing to attend. The ticket committee composed ] of Mrs. Ada Martin Mrs. Leo Kirsch,. Mrs. G'hrles Brodbeck. Mrs. Alva Nichols. Miss Alice Lenhart, (Ct>N I IXI■ i:i> ON PAGE SIX) I

LENTEN MEDITATION (Rev. Paul W. Schultz) (Zion Lutheran Church) CALVARY AND YOU At all times but especially during Lent, the Christian’s eyes are directed toward Calvary, the place where Jesus Christ expiated completely your guilt and mine. Here is the center of all desires and events. The streams of ancient prophesy and history converge here, and here the rivers of modern history take their rise. The eyes of patriarchs and prophets looked forward to it. and now the eyes of races and generations look back to Calvary. The seeker of truth in all the realms of knowledge comes at last to Calvary and finds that he has reached the center. The weary heart that searched the world over for perfect love and sympathy finds it at last on Calvary. Here is a depth of knowledge, love, and mercy far beyond human comprehension. On Calvary was centered an event which caused nature to revolt. Intense darkness shrouded the sun in mid-day. the earth quaked, the rocks rent. Nature was mourning the cruel death of its ruler, the Son of God. No other spot in all the world can ever know the perpetration of such a crime as this, when the creatures slew their own creator. On Calvary was centered, however, also a power which caused the centurion, who had commanded his soldiers to abuse and crucify Jesus, suddenly to realize his great error, to glorify God and to cry out, "Truly this man was the Son of God.” There was centered the power which caused the people, who had previously cried. “Crucify him, crucify him,” to see the folly of their blindness and hate and suddenly to smite their breasts in utter remorse. And how great must not have been their remorse, that they smote their breasts. But of supreme importance, dear reader, is the question, ' VV hat does Calvary mean to you?” All that ever was centered in Calvary is tor you. When you see Jesus pouring out His soul on the cross on Calvary does it not awaken deep sorrow in your heart also, sorrow for your sins which caused Him to die that shameful death? Does it not move you also to smite your breast and say, “God be merciful to me. a sinner?" And unless you stubbornly resist the loving call of the gospel, the Man of Calvary can and will cause you also to glorify God as did the centurion. And that will be the happiest and most blessed day of your entire life. Then Calvary has found you, and you have found Calvary, the center of your hope of eternal glorifications In heaven.

Standard Oil of New Jersey subsidiary were seized at Tampico and held hostage by Mexican workers who claimed back pay. Cardenas sought to reassure business and investors and invited the petroleum companies to file claims for indemnization.

EIGHT DAYS TO FILE FOR OFFICE Only Eight Days Remain For Candidates To File Names With but eight days remaining for candidates to file, it was evident today that a full Democratic ticket would await the decisions of the Decatur voters in the May primary, according to the list of candidates filed in the county i clerk's office. The list discloses that three Democrats have announced their candidacy for mayor of Decatur. Arthur R. Holthouse, incumbent, has announced his candidacy for ; re election. Ed Berling and O. L. Vance are the opponents. No Republicans have announced for the office. The race for city clerk treasurer also promises to be an active one. with Mrs. Ada Martin, incumbent, opposed by Mrs. Alice Christen and Walter "Brownie" Kiess. One councilman has announced ] on the Democratic ticket for each of the ton, districts. They are: I George W. Myers, first district; George W. Stults. second district; Andrew Appelman. third district and Edward J. Keller, fourth disI trict. No Republicans have filed. Another race that should prove interesting is that of joint representative with Robert H. Heller. August Heimann, and Walter 'CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

Chamberlain Tells House Os Commons Great Britain Ready To Go To War If Necessary

DISPUTE OVER TVA AUTHORITY INVESTIGATION .Joint Congressional Probe Os TVA Authority Is Probable Washington. March 24 — (U.R) Sen. George W. Norris, I, Neb., made two unsuccessful attempts in the senate today to call up his i resolution for a senate investigation of the Tennessee Valley I Authority as plans were made in | the house to hold hearings Monday , on the various TVA inquiry reso- | lutions pending there. Both Norris' moves were blocked iby objections of senate minority i leader Charles L. McNary. R . Ore.. 1 who served notice that he would ' object to all unanimous requests I until the government reorganization bill is disposed of and the ■ calendar is made the order of business. In the house. Chairman John J. O'Connor, D.. N. Y.. of the rules committee announced after a conference with speaker William B. Bankhead and majority leader Sam Rayburn, that a hearing will be held Monday on resolutions for ’ a TVA investigation. Bankhead said he thought it should be Indicated "that the house i is going to insist on its prerogative to investigate the TVA." O'Connor said that “it's my I guess that it will wind up as a 1 joint investigation.” The dispute between senators i and representatives as to who should have jurisdiction over an - , inquiry of the TVA and of Presi- • dent Roosevelt's removal of Dr . ’ Arthur E Morgan as chairman ' I (eONTINCED ON PAGE SIX) ' o BANK ASSETS WILL BE SOLD Old Adams County Bank Assets To Be Sold April 18 i Remaining assets of the Old Ad- .' ams County bank are to be sold at i public sale in the office of the specia agent in charge of the liquidation, Clark J. Lutz, April 18. at 2 p. m., it was ordered today by Judge Huber M. DeVoss in the Adams circuit court. A petition seeking the sale was ' filed by the Department of financial • institutions of the state of Indiana in the court today. The petition said ■ that 75 per cent of the deposits had ■ been returned through -previous distributions. It stated that remaining | • miscellaneous assets could not be | - collected i na reasonable length of (time at an economical cost, and i therefore requested the sale of re- | training assets. -A copy ot the reI maining assets was included in the I petition. Copies ot the exhibits and schedule of assets, according to the public notice, may be viewed in the office of the clerk ot the circuit court, the office of the bank in Mr. Lutz’ office and in the law office of the bank’s attorney. Henry B. Heller. The assets are to be offered in a public auction as a group or in I the entirety and then by individual - items so rcash, and subject to any liens and all defense, and without j any recourse. -Certified checks in - the amount of 10 per cent of the bid are to accompany each bid. I It is probable that a distribution | can be made after the sale is comi pleted. Two suits to collect assess- . ments against stockholders are now < pending in the Wells circuit court. These suits are for the purpose of raising additional money to tpay stockholders. Local Man’s Uncle Dies In Colorado Pete Reynolds of this city received word today of the sudden death cf his uncle, Glenn Meriman, 55, who died ot a heart attack at his home in Denver, Colorado. A native of Bluffton, he was a baker by tra'de. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. H. W. Reynolds of Bluffton and Mrs. Morna Fox of Indianapolis, and one brother, Ward Merriman of Detroit, Mich.

LAWYERS BACK CANDIDACY OF JUDGE OEVOSS Adams County Bar Association Endorses Huber M. De Voss By unanimous consent, the Adams county bar association, in a meeting Wednesday, endorsed the ' candidacy of Judge Huber M. DeVoss of the Adams circuit court in his race for judge of the state appellate court, second division. A resolution supporting the endorsement was adopted by the bar association. The resolution is: "Be it resolved by the Adams County Bar Association, that the announcement of the Honorable Huber M. DeVoss to be a candidate before the next Democratic state convention for the nomination as judge of the appellate court from the second district of the state of Indiana, has been met and received by all the members of this association with a commingling of ' pleasure and pride; and "Whereas, this is the home of Mr. DeVoss, and he is now serving his sixth year as judge of the Adams circuit court, we, as his home folk and neighbors, knowing him best, can and do attest: "That there is no spot upon the record of the life of Mr. DeVoss as a citizen, as a neighbor, or as a friend; he has always been public spirited, and every enterprise that has had for its purpose the elevation of society or the advancement of the best interest of the community, has received his support and encouragement; and "That as a lawyer he was true to his client, honest in his dealings. studious in his habits, thorough in research, careful in his' pleadings and presented his case | to court in the best possible man-1 ner, and he ranks high with the | foremost lawyers of the state; and ; "That as a judge he is logical : and firm, construing and administering the laws in an impartial manner: his rulings upon facts are invariably accomplished with a clear and concise statement of the premises from which conclusions are reached; these reviews] of the evidence and application ot the law are so thorough and masterful, and the conclusions so attained so evidently correct, that both litigants and attorneys usually accept his decisions as satisfactory and final, and that, as proof of the correctness of his decisions, no decision of his has been reversed or modified either by the appellate or supreme court of the state. “Therefore, be it resolved, that (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) DELEGATES TO STATE ON FILE Candidates For State Convention Delegates File Declarations Candidates for delegates to the Democratic state convention, who have filed in the county clerk’s office, were listed today. One candidate has filed for each of the 14 Democratic districts. Republican candidates were listed several days ago. The candidates are: William Heeter, of Geneva, district 1. C. H Muselman, Berne, district 2, Leonard L. Whitehurst, Berne, district 3. Marcus Stahly, Geneva, district 4. Dave Schwartz, Berne, district 5. Anton W. F. Thieme, Decatur, district 6. Steve A. Longenberger, Decatur, i district 7. Harold Sautter, Decatur, district 8. H. F. Gallmeyer, Decatur, district 9. Amos Stoneburner, Decatur, district 10. Bert Gage, Decaur, district 11. Dallas Brown, Decatur, district 12. John L. DeVoss, Decatur, district 13. E. A. Beavers, Decatur, district 14.

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British Prime Minister Asserts Peace Is Hope Os Empire; Russia Bid Is Rejected. SPEECH HAILED London, March 24 — (UP) — The Czechoslovakian government has promised to do its utmost to alleviate the grievances of German and oxher minorities, B. C. Newton, British minister at Prague, was reported today to have informed his government, in an effort to reduce central European friction. President Eduard Beues of Czechoslovakia, in an interview with Newton, promised to do his utmost to solve the minorities question. No actual British representations on the subject were made. London, Mar. 24.— (U.R) — Great Britain is ready to go to war if necessary, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told a crowded house of commons today in a momentous declaraction on Britain’s foreign policy. "There are certain vital interests for which, if they are menaced, we would fight," the prime mini ister said. “All the same, our object must always be to preserve those things which we consider essential, without recourse to war, if that is possible.” Chamberlain rejected the invitation of soviet Russia to the principal powers, excepting Germany, Italy and Japan, to hold an international conference to stop aggression. "Peace is the greatest interest of the British Empire, but that does not mean that nothing will make us fight,” Chamberlain said. He was greeted with tremendous cheers when he added: "We know that in war there are ! no winners.” He warned, however, that Britain might have to fight under ex(CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) ASSESSING TO END ON MAY 10 Rapid Progress Is Reported On Assessing Work In County Rapid progress is being made in the work of securing 1938 assessments. County Assessor Ernest worthman stated today. All of the respective unit assessors are working on schedule and are expected to be finished with their work on May 10, the scheduled time. Five days are allotted after that time for the assessors to do their book work. The records are to be ready for the state department on May’ 15. Mr. Worthman stated this morning that while some people did not understand the new dog tax. assessors are receiving splendid cooperation in the matter. Persons not understanding the tax are asked to contact their unit assessor or call at the county assessor’s office. . o —• Five Candidates File Declarations Candidates who filed today in tho offices of the county clerk were: Burl Johnson, Democratic candidate for sheriff. Julius Schultz, Democratic candidate for county councilman, second district. James A. Hendricks, Democratic candidate so rcounty councilman, second district. Theodore Ostermeyer, Democratic candidate for precinct committeeman, North Preble. Dee Fryback, Democratic candidate for precinct committeeman, Decatur 18. o —- TEMPERATURE READINGS DEMOCRAT THERMOMETER 8:00a.m36 2:00 p.msß 10:00a.m43 3:00 p.m6o Noon4B WEATHER Fair tonight and Friday; warmer north and Central portions tonight, possibly light frost extreme south, warmer Friday.