Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 4 January 1939 — Page 4

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Let's plant some young trees to take the place ot the old ones that are rapidly dying off. Drive carefully this year and let’s see how near we can come to having a perfect record in Adams county. SS If, as it is predicted by some, the cost of living continues to go down and employment and general business increases, we will really be getting some where. The Chamber of Commerce will hit a popular chord if they promote a good canning factory for this city. There is a real senti- . merit in favor of this. Only three dollars per year for the Daily Democrat to subscribers i receiving it by mail within a hundred-mile radius. It s a bargain it you want the local news. ! With congress and the Indiana | legislature in session and with a lot of GOP leaders ready to say or do any tiling tin y can that will add to their prestige for 1940. don't expect much in the way of helpful legislation. Three hundred met death in the United States over the New Year holiday, a frightful cost that ought to be reduced, it s about time for sinh regulations as our road system needs to lessen this, whether that be speed laws or automobile governors. A canning factory would fit in nicely with the other industries of Decatur and several hundred farmers who have hud experience in raising this and other vegetables which could be thus marketed at home, would like to see this brought about. Attorney Todd Whipple probably knows more about the Wabash drain case than any other man living and doesn’t hesitate to tell it when asked to do so. It's interesting and as a result may save the people of Adams and Wells counties a lot of money. After all the propaganda against Harry Hopkins the past few years lis refreshing to learn irom big business sources that he is an alert and capable man who will reorganize the department ot commerce to do away with red tape and will confer and lean on business executives. That's what Business Week says about him. J. Jerome Yager ot Berne has assumed his place as coroner ot Adams county, succeeding Robert Zwick who has made an excelled*, record the past four years. Mr. Yager's popularity is shown by the large vote given him on election day and he enters into his duties with confidence ami the good winhes of his many friends. Closing of the receiverships of the Old Adams County bank and the Farmers and Merchants bank

[of Geneva leaves but one iu the i process of liquidation, the Bank !ot Linn Grove. These matters are never pleasant and the general public is glad that we near ■ the end of the financial break I which for several years slowed up I business and caused worries for so many depositors aud stockholders. You will hear and read u lot I about television this year and if ' you visit New York City or Los Angeles, may see some ot it but it will probably be several years 1 before you can have it in your home. Stations can only cover a radius of about forty miles and ! they cost about $600,000. Also the sets are very high in price and it will take much development before they are serviceable for the average family. Dent Baltzell, a tree expert, who at this time is superintending the trimming of trees along the principle thoroughfares of Decatur, says we have a lot of old maples that are about through and suggests a tree planting campaign for this spring. It's a good suggestion and we should attend to it. For

many years this city has attracted attention because of its shady streets aud if we expect to long continue that reputation we must see that many of the old maples are replaced with young trees. The city light and powe.r plant last year produced more than tis- ’ teen million kilowatts of electricity, a record that exceeded any “ previous year by four million watts and will probably stand until such time as the plant's capacity iu increased. Net earnings for the city will exceed $60,000, making this part of the city's holdings the most valuable we have. Decatur is proud of her municipal plants, both electric and water and citizens in general desire that these branches continue their forward march. At last, tile experts have discovered the great truth that it is not the amount ot currency but j the frequency with which it cir- I culates that form the real basis ' of prosperity. The spent dollar is the only useful dollar to business. The hoarded dollar chokes business activity. In the lush days, the dollar circulated 30 times, in the depression era this was lowered to 12. So it is with confidence that anyone can wish bis fellow citizens a Happy New Year, for it means more men at work, more people buying the comforts aud necessities of life, a raising of the living standards tor all the people. When the present administration started the Social Welfare system, the cry went up that the government had gone into the life insurance business and was iu competition with private enterprise. They said that it would discourage thrift and individual enterprise. The system does provide for security for the aged but no life insurance company has gone out of business, instead the report from the Indiana Business Review for November shows an increase of 22 per cent during the month. If that is competition, the I insurance companies should wel- ’ come it. o ' k ~ TWENTY YEARS *! AGO TODAY | From the Daily Democrat File ] * January 4—ltaly is in full accord with the plans aud ideals of President Wilson it is announced from Rome. W. G. McAdoo, director ot railroads, does uot favor the return of the railroads uncontrolled at this time. Decatur high school basketball team defeats Columbia City 32 to 6. Daily Democrat starts campaign to raise funds for a gym for the school children. 'Sum of $2Bl was subscribed today. Roy Kalver returns to Illinois University at Champaign after visit here. F. E. France aud Tour Carey 1 leave for Muskogee, Okla.

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* Answers To Test Questions i Below are the answers to the Test Questions printed on Page Two ♦ ♦ 1. Alaska. 2. $15,000. 3. Shellfish. 4. Kensuke Horuiouchi. 5. Charlie Gehringer. 6. Lake Mead. 7. Eight. 8. Harth; not burtb. 9. An insane desire to take life. 10. South Africa. Household Scrapbook By Roberta Lee White Clothes White clothes that have turned yellow can be whitened by putting boiling water in a vessel, and adding one teaspoonfnl of cream ot tartar to each quart of water. Dip the garments into this solution several times, but do not let them remain. Rinse in two or three changes of water aud hang in the sun to dry. Seasoning Prunes Aniucli more delicious flavor will be the result if a small stick of cinuamon and several slices of lemon are added to your prunes while they are snnniering. Rough Dry Hands Persons with rough dry bands will benefit greatly by soaking their hands in warmed olive oil for ten or fifteen minutes, about twice a week.'

As Murphy Was Sworn In as Cabinet Member —HI , I ■ ', j | A 11 President Roosevelt, Frank Murphy .nd Justice Stanley Reed

Former Gov. Frank Murphy of Michigan, 45, is i •worn in as new United States attorney general in th? president’s study in the White House in

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY,

I FRED W. BRAUN Ifc- f Q ifJJie Safely Many drivers are very careless about dimming lights. There is absolutely no eason why any driver should use bright lights wnile driv- ' ing at night in any city or village. Dim lights are enough for town ' driving and their use will help not i only the pedestrian but the driver. | On the highways after dark visibility will be improved it drivers will depress their headlight beams : when they meet another car. Jt’s tfce courteous thing to do, and it's the safe thing to do? o Modern Etiquette By ROBERTA LEE Q. When you are talking with someone whose name you cannot remember readily, and a friend joins you, should you attempt an iutroduction? A. Yes. Say. “I am very sorry, but for the moment 1 cannot remember your name.” Q. How far in advance of the wedding may gifts be sent to the bride? A. Usually ten days or two weeks before the day of the wedding. This will give the bride ample time to acknowledge them. Q. What should a woman wear to a daytime affair, when she has ' been asked to speak to an audi-

I ence? A. She should wear street clothes and hat. — 0 CHURCH REVIVAL Church of God The revival services at the Church of God are off to a good s.art. A splendid crowd attended the services last night and a good interest is being manifest Due io the sickness of Mrs. Hume, the evangelist, Rev. R. C. Hume, is unable to be in our services for a few nights. However, Rev. H. F. Allen, pastor of the church of God I at Muncie, will be in the service tonight and until Rev. Hume can return. Rev Allen is a very excellent speaker and all who bear him will enjoy his messages. The public is cordially invited to attend i these services. COURT HOUSE Ora Fennell, et ux to Mina Good, ' inlot 8 in Linn Grove and % acre in Hartford township fox $1.00; Isaac Helman, et ux to Hiram Liechty, et al inlot 682 in Berne for $250; Charles N. Brown, com. to Harry Arinantrout, et ux parts of inlots 226 and 227 in Geneva for $525; Fort Wayne Gospel Temple, Inc., to Decatur Gospel Tabernacle, Inc., part of inlot 325 in Decatur for S3OO.

I Xy ttk ™^ Ut R ° osevelt etches as MurP n y u “ es the oath from Associate Justice Staniev 1 Refd of the. United States supreme court.

POSTALSALES HICHINI93B •fattAW $32,000 Gross sales aTthe office ill 1938 totaled 32.62.U8. one of the largest in the history <> local office. The last quarter ot the year, e ins December 31, was the largest on record. Sales during that quarter amounted to $10,105.88. iu the same quarter for 1937. the gross sales amounted 19.M1.05, an increase of «M 5 82. R was te nrst time ?n more than 10 years that any quarter of the year exceeded SIO,OOO, t'arro. Cole, deputy postmaster, stated. The payroll at the Decatur postoffice also contributes substantially to the total payroll in the city for services. In December, the payroll for the 18 employes in the office, not including rhe rural mat. carriers, amounted to $2,628.36. Tire six rural carrier receive approximately S2OO a month salary, exclusive of mileage, making a total of SI2OO for the month. During December approximately 40,000 one and one-half cent stamps

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SYNOPSIS World-shaking events are not far off when Matilda. Countess of Matresser meets her handsome bachelor son and heir, Ronald, soon after one of his long and mysterious journeys abroad. He chides her gently for hiring foreign servants. Sir Ronald (Lord Matresser) has but started a rest on his rich country estate when an unconscious man is found under suspicious circumstances near the Great House. . . . Ronald's younger sister, Ann, introduces him to Mademoiselle Elisabeth Stamier, a beautiful Austrian who is her new companion. CHAPTER 111 • Then there was a sudden influx of the remaining guests. Alice, the

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elder daughter of the house, a comely woman of early middle age, married to Stephen Hennerley, a barrister and rising member of parliament, first made her appearance. Her husband followed with the Dean. The local doctor, a good sportsman but of the rougher type, brought up the rear. During the few minutes general conversation. Matresser found opportunity to carry his cocktail over to where the doctor was standing on the outside as a little circle. “Tell me about the fellow who was picked up m the field o f turnips " he begged, after they had shaken hands “What's wrong with ntm? Who is he and how did he owe to be wandering about there on foot I oidn t know that you were lining tonight so I told Humphreys to call round and bring you up after dinner if you could manage it.” “1 can soon tell you all I know,” the doctor replied. “What he is suffering from is slight concussion and superexhaustion. I had to pump adrenalin into him before 1 coul<D set him to mumble even a word. I left him asleep. He should be able toulk all right by the tune’ll “Is he English?” “I really cannot tell you a thimr fXy h At*** ‘‘S irankly. A e didn’t go through his see med no com plications " Matresser finished his cocktail and set the glass down. k v 11 ’” he remar ked, “I don’t think I am a person cursed with due curiosity but when a man a stranger to everyone is picked un ID ..°? e •«« fields P tl E roueh i which there is no right of way O Ji

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were sold over Die counter at the local office. The amount of busines. done at the office was among the largest on record. — “ Legs Balk on Mind Cleveland. O. <U.R) - Lawrence i Krum. 86. discovered that his old legs would not conform to hi.' young idea# when he tried to jump ■ a puddle, misjudged the distance, i

anything of that sort, wearing patent leather shoes, I must confess that I feel inquisitive." The doctor refused to take the matter seriously. “I expect we shall find in the morning,” he said, “that it is a case of temporary lapse of memory or something of that sort.’’ “Well, don’t let him go in the morning until you have communicated with me. I shall exerciM my privileges as a magistrate in any case.” “I think you are quite right," the doctor agreed. “I certainly won’t let him go. In any case you have the right to help yourself to his name and address. . . . You are looking wonderfully fit, Matresser. Irresponsible travel seems to agree

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• with you." I Matresser smiled. There was something so boyish about that • smile that it might almost have been cahed a grin. It was followed by » I tew seconds of gravity. and *‘j d dOWn The and rose to his feet as Mademoiselle Stamier came a little doubtfully mto ’ the small reception room. I am afraid, Mademoiselle ■ he IWn th s t k^° U See your doom - The Dean and his wife have engaged in a desperate struggle of bridge with my ™ to a^’ nton u’l ith the docto < seems to be a nightly affair. It is tome " y ° Ur dUty t 0 come and ulk ' She moved smilingly towards th® d ‘v." where he sided “i e l y ° U the truth ” she c°nwant’ed t 0 sec whether ’ Norwich I ,. drove f n ’y 'We car mto orwich this afternoon and th* Xtn wa7f back ~ wel ’’ you ..v n . WM for yourself.” J ou have a headache?” sank 'ir.m m d ?' Jt ncverth, ‘less she ivwever urgently she may wish < communicate writ? y lsn . ’ address of a bank in Londor"* the | ' hFht toX'elgar^ to ’ 'bad helped hemkf Whlch * he

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m “As a matter of !,-• ■ ated, “it is true that t; J very Little derings. My mother i much rather 1 my brother-in-law. S It ley, thinks it is tiw j, ai Englishman to be pnqfl country’s danger eitiel hustings or from oi»,v J Ann, little hussy, stay at home and •' filled with garet and Ilia keverwß l vinced that the K.nyo, Is lies somewhere it fr Norwich." She laughed quietly. „ “Poor Lord Matresse‘l der you are not enco«| I about your wandering!* B “You yourself," hem 0 not altogether a su;«B “Explain that, pW L ged. B “Well, you entert t uncle when he wa. n K your aunt was ill, traveled with him wtaß took a certain mission vH try. And that. by-theJ me my first glimpse o: ® “So you remember!’’ 1 “So I remember. . person, Mjulemoiseuk

easily forgets. Anar M thoae were stirring m<®d| heard it said that but f’l cle’a intervention at I Morocco would haw Haze." I “It is curious that that,” she murmured j “Why?" i J “Because 1 heard «a®9 “And that was?’’ I “That if a certain ij | had not taken a very presented an ultimato" J i country to that maun*] ' suddenly collected aboui ; thousand tribesmen. “'J I twenty-five years *'’“ lC J , swept away in one * r ’j 1 paign and heaven knoeij 1 lives lost. My neutral. He had no det®J ity behind him or if niacy forbade his usinf *i one who takes risks.' J “Those days are p»'- J replied, “but it is 1 again, Mademoiselle. “Why?” . J I “Because then the 1 ' more or less in pen. J hears—l am no politid**l derstands that there art j er dangers still threaten*! “Tell me about the* ged. He shook his head , “It is I who should **j I news,” he replied. •’I i away for over two y**J not even seen a copy • I ' for many months " ITo be I CwrUhU l»M. W * IM , “" nl