Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 36, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1938 — Page 1

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F. THOMPSON SELECTS DEPUTY Ellerbush Is Renamed State Deputy Auditor For Two Years Frank G. Thompson, of Bluffton, formerly joint representative from Adams and Wells counties, and now newly elected state auditor of Ind,ana, has announced he will retain John P. Ellerbush, of Princeton, as chief deputy auditor. Ellerbrush, chief deputy four years under Laurence F. Sullivan, opposed Thompson for the auditor nomination at the Democratic state convention last summer. Thompson also has announced he will make no major change in the office personnel. He must appoint a successor to the late Presley J. L. Martin, oil inspection chief who died last week. Sullivan, who served two terms of two years each as state auditor, will go to Vincennes. December 1 to become active in a recently organized bank, of which he Is vice-pre-rident. He formerly lived at Princeton. With the secretary of state, Mr. Thompson will be cne of the first two new state officers to assume their office, December 1. Others will be assume office from time to time until early in March. ADAMS COUNTY REPRESENTED Marjorie Dilling To Attend National 4-H Club Congress Os the 52 4-H club representatives to compete in the 17th annual national 4-H club Congress at Chicago. Miss Marjory Dilling of Preble, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Otto Dilling, was selected from this district. Miss Dilling has been state winner of canning in the National Canning Club achievement contest sponsored by the Kerr Glass company. Her outstanding work is in the canning department. She has been a 4-H club member for nine years and has also been a winner at the Indiana State fair for the past several years, because of her canning ability. West Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 25 — (U.R)'—lndiana will send 52 4-H club representatives to compete in the 17th annual national 4-H club congress at Chicago, state club leaders announced at Purdue university today. The congress will be held in conjunction with the international live stock exosition which starts Sunday. The youths will leave Sunday on a special train from Indianapolis. The boys will participate in live stock and corn judging contests and the girls will have entries in (CONTT NURD ON PAGE THREE) —o State Tax Board Is To Conduct Hearing County auditor John IV. Tyndall i was advised today that a hearing on the additional - appropriations asked by the county will be held by the state tax board at the auditor's office on November SO. The hearing will be held at 11 A. M. _— 0 — ST. PETER'S TO PRESENTCOMEDY Y. P. S. Announce Play Saturday, Sunday Evenings At 8 P. M. A three act comedy has been announced by the St. Peters Y. P. S. Saturday and Sunday nights at 8 o’clock. The play will be given in I the St. Peters Lutheran school. The play is entitled: “Look Out, Lizzie” and deals with a back woods Indiana farmers daughter who is dei termined to see the world. Members of the cast will be. Silas Long-Wilfred Scherer Sarah— Lorine Fuelling. Hazel —Leona Dornseif Lizzie Blanks —Adele Fuelling Hank Blinks—Richard Granz. Minnie Hall —Ella Franz. Richard Bultmore— Herbert BoerDave Hinkle-Ted Hobrock. Between act? special music has been announced. The admission will be 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. The public has I been invited to attend.

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CITY RETURNS TO NORMALCY AFTER HOLIDAY Community Settles Into Routine Life After Thanksgiving Decatur and community returned to a state of normalcy today afß the celebration of Thankskiving Day. The day was marked with individual banquets, church services and family reunions on all sides. Large crowds attended the annual Protestant service at the First Christian church the Thanksgiving service at the Zion Lutheran church as well as special programs and services during the afternoon and evening at other churches. Business in the city was resumed today after the one-day holiday, during which practically all stores were closed and business suspended. Former residents and visitors were seen on the city streets yesterday, as they attended private dinners in observance of the event. With the rest of the citizens returning to routine livelihoood students of the city and county were still on vacation today. Classes will not be resumed until Monday morning, following the four-day vacation allowed by officials for Thanksgiving. A clear day except for a light snow fall In the night, aided In the celebration of the event and many residents took short trips to visit relatives and friends. This morning, however, unusually brisk weather greated local citivents. Another low mark was set at 8 a. m. when the Democrat thermometer recorded 10 above zero. Unofficial reports placed the low mark for the night at four degrees above. — o — Many Persons Join Red Cross In City Miss Annie Winnes, secretary of the Adams county chapter of the American Red Cross, reported today that a total of 388 had been enrolled in the annual Red Cross roll call membership drive. This report does not include figures from Berne or Geneva. More than 1.060 memberships are desired. o — DEATH CLAIMS PREBLE FARMER Christian Borne, 75, Dies This Morning Os Heart Trouble Christian Borne, 75, prominent Preble township farmer, died this morning at 9 o’clock at his home.. Death was attributed to heart trouble. The deceased was a son of Jacob and Mary Elizabeth Scher-ry-Borne. He was a life-long resident of Preble township. Surviving, besides the widow, Catherine Korte-Borne, are the following children: Mrs. Paul Bieberich, Fort Wayne: Mrs. Ed Jaberg, Decatur; Mrs. Lynn Stewart, Ohio City, Ohio; Mrs. Jay, Yost, Monroe; Raymond of Decatur; Noah, Eulalia and Chalmer at home. The surviving brothers and sisters: Mrs. Martin Miller, Decatur; Mrs. Susie Reppert, Decatur and Jacob Borne, Kirkland township. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock | at the home and 3 o’clock at the Magley Reformed church, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be returned to the horns this evening from the Zwick & Son funeral home, and may be viewed there until time for the funeral. - Blossom Funeral In Richmond Saturday Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Graham received word today of the death of J. C. Blossom, of Richmond, Mr. Blossom was well known in Decatur and community. Funeral services will he held there Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. o ——'• Fined For Hunting Without License Waldo J. Stauffer, of Berne, was fined $lO and costs, amounting to $18.75, in justice of peace court there Thursday. Stauffer was charged by Game Warden McClean with hunting without a permit.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, November 25, 1938.

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! v" A , > At y ; * Age of Pope Pius makes his condition serious. Vatican prelate: say, after all public audiences are canceled. Cardinal Mundelein o Chicago is unable to say farewell to the Pope before sailing for tin United States.

MRS. GOLDNER DIES THURSDAY Prominent Kirkland Township Lady Dies At Indianapolis Mrs. Truman Goldner, 36, well known Kirkland township lady, died Thursday morning at 2:25 o’clock at the Robert Long nospital in Indianapolis, following an operation for the removal of a brain tumor. She had been ill for the past two years and was taken to the Indianapolis hospital October 29. She underwent the operation Monday morning. The deceased was born in Kirkland township May 18, 1902 the daughter of Fred and Lydia Hen-Eehen-Bracht. She was married to Truman Goldner November 15, 1922. Surviving, besides the husband and parents at Fort Wayne, are the following children: Robert A., Ellen May, Mary Lou, Billy J., and James E., all at home and a broth(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o New 1939 License Plates Sent Here The 1939 auto license platfs were received today at the local auto license bureau by Dee Fryback, manager of the office. The plates are blue and gold in color. These are the Notre Dame university colors. The 1938 plates were of crimson and white, colors of Indiana university. The passenger plates are numbered, from 473,501 to 477.800. The truck plates run from 84,801 to 35,400. The trailer plates are numbered 26,176 to 27.150. The 1939 plates go on sale December 12. DRAMA WnICA' IS TO BE GIVEN Second Performance To Be Held Sunday At Reformed Church The religious drama, “Monica, Mother of Saint Augustine,” will be given at the Zion Reformed church on Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. The first performance of this play held last Sunday evening and was attended y ba large audience, the play was unusually well received. The role of Monica, mother of Saint Augustine, is taken by Mrs. George Thomas. Rev. C. M. Prtlgh portrays the character of St. Augustine. The important role of Navigius, brother of Augustine, is played by Chalmer Fisher. Mrs. L. J. Fogle has the part of Servia, and Cletus Miller presents the character Alypius, a friend who was Instrumental in bringing about Augustine's conversion. Mr. Miller also takes the part of Bishop Ambrose in the second act of the play. A free-will offering will be taken to defray expenses of the play. The public Is invited to attend.

No Beer, Liquor On Xmas Or Day After Indianapois — The Indiana Alcoi holic Beverage Commission ruled today that no alcoholic beverage can be sold .solicited or delivered in the state both on Christmas and l the following day. In the letter to beer and liquor wholesalers, importers, brewers, distillers, investigators and excise police officers, Hugh A. Barnhart, State Excise Administrator, pointed out that Christmas falls upon Sunday this year. "Consequently, Monday, December 26th wil Ibe observed in Indiana as the legal holiday” he said SERVICES WILL BEGIN SUNDAY EvanepHcal Church To Hold Evangelistic Services Special evangelistic services are scheduled lo begin on next Sunday at the First Evangelical church on Winchester street. The pastor will deliver a message at the morning worship service on “The Busy Man.” The Rev. R. H. Mueller, district superintendent, will deliver an evangelistic sermon at the evening service. He will also speak on Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Beginning on Wedensday evening, the Rev. George Holston, pastor-evangelist, will deliver the message, each night, except on Saturday, throughout the campaign. Rev. Holston’s ministry is especially noted for his work in the field of evangelism. He has been and still is a pastor with a pastor’s view of the task. His ; messages will be stimulating and helpful. He is possessed of a ; native ability to present the message in a forceful way. Special music will also feature i the services. The young people’s : choir will make Its contribution to j the service. Solos, duets and oth- : er numbers will be rendered by competent musicians. A cordial welcome awaits one and all who will join in this campaign. The membership of the church is especially urged to attend every service. The campaign is primarily intended to strengthen the life of •the church, and thus to provide for a better community in which :to live. The community is no bet- | ter than its citizens; and the citi- ' zens are no better than the moral ; and spiritual tone of the churches of the community. L. A. Graham Buys Remaining Assets L. A. Graham at S7O was the highest bidder on the remaining I assets in the Old Adams County bank sold this morning by Robert Kramer, special agent in charge of the liquidation. The assets consisti ed of 14 judgments obtained against stockholders for liability demand ! of 100 per cent. The judgments totaled $2,457.97 ! and were the portion, which the 11 quidators ha dbeen unable to collect without great expense It is believed the final distribution in ‘ the bank can be made soon.

POSTMASTER IS TO BE SELECTED FOR THIS CITY Examinations Are Announced By Civil Service Commission An open competitive examination to fill the vacancy in the position of postmaster in this city has been announced by the Ignited States civil service commission at the request of the postmaster general. Mrs. Lola Macklin, widow of the late Phil L. Macklin, has been acting postmaster since August 1, 1937. Her husband was appointed postmaster in February, 1935. His death occurred July 22, 1937. and Mrs. Macklin was named to fill the vacancy until a permanent appointment was made. About a year ago. under the old postal law, President Roosevlt ordered an examination for the appointment of a Decatur postmaster. Four names were certified to the Civil Service Commission, but the permanent appointmnt never came through and in June of 1938, the new Civil Service law became effective. Names certified at that time were, Mrs. Macklin. Mrs. Grace Weiland, Dick Boch and E. Coy Martz. Applications to take the examination must be filed with the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C., not later than December 16. The salary of the postmaster in this city is $2,900. In order to be eligible for the examination, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, must have resided within the delivery of this post office, or within the city in which the office is located. for at least one year immediately preceding the date fixed for close of receipt of applications, must be in good physical condition, and within the prescribed age limits. Both men and women are admitted. Applicants must be at least 23 years and not more than 63 years of age. These age limits however, are waived in the case of persons granted veteran preference, except that veterans must not be over 70 years of age. ■photographs of the applicant, taken within the past two years, must be submitted with the application. Group photographs will not he accepted. Under the terms of an act of congress, approx’ed June 25, 1938, the Civil Service Commission will certify the names of the highest three qualified eligibles to the postmaster general who shall thereupon submit the name of the one selected to the prsident for nomination. Confirmation by the senate is the final action. Applicants will be required to assemble in an examination room for written tests, and will also be rated on their education, business or professional experience, general qualifications and suitability. The Civil Services Commission will make an impartial inquiry among representative patrons of the office, both men and women, concerning the exprience, ability, and character of each applicant, and the evidence thus secured will be considered in determining the ratings to be assigned to the applicants. The commission is not interested in the political, religious, or fratern(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) FORMER GOUNH RESIDENT DIES John Krug, Native Os Germany, Dies In Allen County John Krug, 83, a native of Germany, died Thursday morning at 11:30 o’clock at his home in Madison township, Allen county. Death was due to complications. His wife, Louise, preceded him in death 14 years ago. He had lived in Allen county for the last 45 years having lived in Adams county previous to that time. Surviving are two step-chil-dren: Mrs. Henry Franke and Mrs. William Hendricks, both of Allen county: two brothers and two sisters in Germany. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home and 2 o’clock at the St. .John’s Flatrock Lutheran church of which he was a member. The body will be removed to the home from the Zwick & Son funeral home late Saturday afternoon.

VARIETY SHOW IS TO BE HELD Delta Theta Tau’s Good Fellows Club Is To Benefit The first variety program to be sponsorde by the Delta Theta Tau and the WPA recreation department will be staged next Wednesday, November 30 at the Decatur CathoUp high school auditorium. The shows will be the first of a series of three shows sponsored by these two groups for the benefit of the Good Fellows club. Those in charge report that an abundance of local talent has been entered. However, If anyone desires to try out for a part, he will be given an audition. Entries will be taken by Gerald V. Zimmerman or George Laurent. Anyone Interested in singing, dancing, playing Instruments and novelty reading and acting .‘s asked to file an entry. Admission of 10 cents tor children and 20 cents for adults will be charged for the play. MONROE NATIVE DIES IN CRASH Leo Scherer, Former Resident, Dies In Lodi. Ohio Leo Scherer, 42, native of Monroe, died Thursday evening at 7 30 o’clock at the Lodi hospital, Loll, Ohio, of injuries received in m auto accident near there, according to word received here. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Scherer, of Monroe, The word received here stated that he sustained a fractured skull, fractured pelvis, fractured nose and a brain concussion. Surviving, besides the widow, Ova Wechter-Scherer, are the mother, Mrs. Will Scherer of Monroe and two adopted sons. Robert and William. At the time of his death the Scherers had been residing in Niles, Ohio. The body was taken there. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. TRIAL DATES IN COURT ARE SET Judge DeVoss Makes Calendar For Adams Circuit Court Several of the civil cases Wednesday were set for trial in the Adams circuit court by Judge Huber M. DeVoss, after consultatio nlast week with the attorneys representing the parties in the cases. These are: Nov. 26—Madonna Howard vs. Joseph Howard, divorce. Dec. 3—Vilas Wittwer vs. Martha Wittwer, divorce. Dec. 7—William E. Witte and others on the relation of the John H. Scheimann drain — hearing on motion to strike out remonstrance filed by the petitioners. Dec. 9—William Bollenbacher vs. Christine Bollenbacher, complaint for room and board. Dec. 9—Rachel Springer vs. estate of Orlando Springer, claim. Dec. 14 —The state of Indiana on the relation of Samuel Barger and Dr. J. C. Younkins vs. Walter GilHorn, mandate to compel performance of official duties. Dec. 15 — John Miller, Mary Kohne, Elizabeth Eiting vs. Casper Miller, suit to secure judgment of a legacy. Dec. 15—Mary Bender vs. Roy and Cora Rickord, complaint for possession. Dee. 16—Daniel Falk vs. estate of Robert E. Meibers, claim. Dee 27—Pitman-Moore Company, Inc., vs. S. M. Friedly, account. Dec. 28 —Howard B. Hoffman vs. estate of Nancy Hoffman, claim. Dec. 29—Alonzo F. Halberstadt vs. D. F. Teeple, damages. Dec. 30 —Zeigler Cooperage company. vs. Chalmer O. Porter as the Central Hoop company, account. Jan. 2 —George Appelman vs. Pe-t (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) 0 Catholic Ladies To Meet In Body, Sunday Catholic Ladles of Columbia will go to Holy Communion in a body at the 7 o’clock mass Sunday, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. All members have been urged to attend.

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MOVIE STARS’ HOMES PERILED BY BRUSH FIRE Raging Fire Moves Closer To Palatial Estates Os Stars Los Angeles, Nov. 25.— <U.R> —A raging brush fire drove back hundreds of fire fighters early today as it crept closer and closer to the wealthy suburb of Bel-Air where are the palatial estates of such movie stars as Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore, Jeanette MacDonald and Gene Raymond, W. C. Fields, Mary Astor, and Joau Crawford. Vans waited at the movie stars’ homes and the other estates, ready to move furniture and belongings if the fire got much closer. Officials said the peril was not yet great, but they feared a sudden high wind might sweep the flames into Sullivan and Mandeville canyons where are the homes of Miss Temple, Miss Astor, Miss MacDonald, and a score of other film notables. The flames already were In the uninhabited north end of Sullivan canyon, but 200 city firemen with high pressure hose lines stood between the advancing fire and the mansions. The billowing smoke and red glare of the fire were visible from the stars’ windows, and they and their servants nervously made preparations to evacuate. Some chartered moving vans and had them stand ready. Others hired guards to watch the progress of the fire and give warning. Shirley Temple’s now home in Mandeville canyon was watched by guards sent out by the 20th Cen-tury-Fox movie studio. She is in I Palm Springs vacationing with hes, parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Temple. The flames endangering the BelAir suburb were on the southeast ■ fron of a brush fire that has been ragir.g out of control since Tuesday lb a 200-square mile area of the Santa Monica mountains to the northwest of Los Angeles and Hollywood. On the west front the fire swept ;o the sea, burning hundreds of homes anc leaving the strand desolated for miles with the ruins of beach cottages. In other dlrctions the fire was eating into uninhabit- ! ed brushland and the Sullivan-Man-deville caryon area was the one remaining danger spot. Approximately 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the two canyons open onto Sunset boule- ! vard, a main arterial cutting through Hollywood. They begin up the brushy slopes where the fire was raging. Mandeville canyon is dotted with the estates and ranches of movie notables throughout its three-mile length. Others are at the mouth of Sullivan canyon. Fire Chief Ralph Scott said if the fire gained ground in Sullivan canyon they would be helpless to hold it. There are no roads nor water supply. The 1,600-foot walls of the defile are too steep for firefighting crews to work from them. Scott was confident, however, that the flames would be kept from reaching the inhabited canyon mouth where actress Elissa Landi’s home is located. Mandeville canyon is well supplied with high pressure water mains and roads. Many movie people had lost rus(CONTINUED on PAGE FIVE) O LADIES NIGHT PLANNED FOR Lions Club To Observe Ladies Night Tuesday At Church Plans for ladles night of the Decatur Lions club next Thursday night in the regular weekly meeting have been nearly completed, it was announced today. The Lions will entertain their wives and sweethearts in a dinner ; at the Zion Lutheran church. The club today expressed its appreciation of the talents of Miss ‘ Louise Haubold, local musician, who appeared before the club this week to play two original piano compositions. The expression was placed on record. The Rev. Brown, chaplain of the Fort Wayne Lions club, also appeared on the .program, addressing the members on “Habits in Character Building.” Clifford Saylors was the jirogram chairman and had charge of the meeting this week.