Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 176, Decatur, Adams County, 27 July 1939 — Page 4

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DECATUB DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by TH| DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, lad. Post Office aa Second CUaa Matter |. H Heller Preaident A. R HoHbouoo. Bec'y A Hua Mgr Dtok D. Holler VlcaPraeideul Rateo: dingle copied | .01 Me week, by carrier........ .10 One year, by carrier ....... 0.00 Due mouth, by mall .10 Three moat ha. by mall 100 0U mon the. by mai1......... 1.70 Ono year, by mai1..... 1.00 One year, at offtoe.—loo Priced Quoted are within a radius of 100 miles Waewbere 11.(0 one year. Advertising Rated made known on Application. 1 National Advor. Representative SCHERRER A CO. IS Lexington Avenue. Now York IS Beat Wacker Drive. Chicago Charter Member of The Indiana League of Home Dallied. J GOOD HEARTY laugh la ' a beneticlent bombshell that doee good to Ito maker and all who hear; but spleen la a gun that kicks over the man who rente it.—DeWitt Talmedge. Thrilling free acta will be presented afternoon and night every day during fair week. Don't miss them, for they are brought here to entertain you. Ken magazine which was launched a abort time ago as a medium to "show up" tbe newspapers, is dead and consequently will cease publication. No one will miss it much. —— Tbe Ohio pastor has been released by tbe Arab band and the little sis year old Thomas boy has been returned to bis home, which facta clear up two human interest happenings that have filled newspaper columns Intel. The 111* edition of tbe Street Fair and Agricultural Show is going to be tops. It will exceed any previous show since the Centennial observance and not a thing is being missed in providing a program of entertainment for you and your friends. g—. 11,1 The epidemic of submarine sinking seems to have spread over to the Arctic ocean, where a Russian ship is reported down. Since the countries aren't at war and subs are used <mly in time of conflict, why not put them In dry dock for awhile and save all this loss and destruction of human Ilves. Nest month come ib< budgets and proposed tax levies, collect- 1 able In IMO on real estate, improvements and personal property assessments Public officials are worrying with the job and it will be Interesting to watch the course which taxes take, the property owner hoping the trend la downward. Writers and to some extent, students of European affairs, predicted several months ago. that if war was not declared by August, the world would not see a conflict between the powers across the sea. It begins to look that punches are being pulled and that humanity may be spared tbe horrors of an-

other war. at least until neat year.

Francis B Sayre, assistant secretary of state and son-in-law of PresIdem Wilson, has been named by President Room* rnit as high com- j * missions r to the Philippines, sue-, feeding Paul V. McNutt. The appointment will be generally popular. Mr. Sayre Is a student of inI I terrat ionol affairs, well versed In office of state. By training and desire be Is well equipped tor the diplomatic post. The 32 pages of todays edition of the Decatur Dally Democrat is made possible through the artvertlaeiaeute placed therein by industry. retail stores, lodge and soror- i ity. We urge you to read every ad I

In the paper. You will become enthused from reading the varied messages and printed word of those who comprise the business and civic life of this community and feel proud you live here. Contrary to what Republican papers hoped for and tried to make their readers believe. President Roosevelt and Pool master-general Farley are still warm friends. They had a friendly chat at lh« pres I- ' dent's home and what their future 1 plans are will be revealed aa time . goes on. Farley, the greatest party chairman tn political history. Is taking a vacation and when he returns will take up the destinies of the psrty In next year's election. The effect of congressional cutting of WPA funds Is tell here In the dismissal of 20 persons from the already small force, employed on various projects in the county. More dismissals are In prospect for September, in another session it will have to be determined if the country is going to continue tbe WPA or make some other anrangemeut for those who can't find jobs in private employment, it is a much debated question and each person has bis opinion, but as yet tbe problem hasn't been solved. The arrangements this year for tbe Fair gives you a little of the old county fair atmosphere, together with tbe modern street fair. The cattle, livestock, agricultural and industrial show will be held on the Schmitt field and if you feel that you haven't been to tbe county fair unless you get a little dust on your shoes, a visit there will probably give you tbe old fashioned feeling. Up on Second street the brilliantly lighted midway will thrill and please you and you can mill with tbe crowd from early to late. Plans have already been drawn tor the library on the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park which will bouse the papers and documents to be donated to the nation by President Roosevelt. In view of the extraordinary conditions under which President Roosevelt encountered In office the momentous decisions made during his administration. the library will no doubt become one of the most historic spots In the world. Generations to come will use the Information and tacts available through the library. President Roosevelt has also announced that his Hyde Park home will be donated to tbe United States following his death. The Chamber of Commerce directory _p>un ..Reyno'd* .president :. Herman Krueckeberg. secretarytreasurer; Robert Helm, John L. DeVoss, George Thomas. Will Bowers. J. Ward Calland. Walter Gard and Roscoe Glendennlng. and committee chairmen other than the directors, deserve a lot of credit tor working out the hundred end one details necessary to staging the big Htrect Fair and Agricultural Show. It requires many meetings and much work to get things rolling along- They have kept it on a high plane. Everything is In hand and the directors and committeemen are ready for the fanfare and parade Monday night.

*y ' —I.. Answers To Test Questions Below are the answers to the Test Questions printed on Page Two ♦ ♦ I. Leopoldville. | 2. Polynesians. 3 The Lord's Prayer. 4. Loch. 6. if unable to attend, calling I errds should be mailed to reach the hostess on the day of the tea. As the refuge of some of the ; mutineers of the "Bounty." 7. Greenwich Observatory. B. Pro'-ta-ibay. V. Arisons. 10. Orbit. —0 ai i Five Kolbe Addins Machine paper with rip-cord opener and end-of-roll signal 50c. ■ Every roll is vacuum cleaned to remove ail Itnt and dust. The Decatur Democrat Co.

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Modern Etiquette •y ROBERTA LEE • —. . 41 Q. Should the dessert spoon and 1 fork be placed on the table with I the rest of the implements that I are necessary fur a meal 7 i < A. No; they are broug'tt in oi i the dessert plate after the other < dishes are removed from the tffbl.e. <J. Isn't It very poor taste to wear "dressy" clothes wiien traveling? ■ A. Yes; It is entirely out of place and immediately stamps one as not knownig what b proper. Q. Shouldn't a boy of sixteen rise when an elderly person enters the j room? A. Yes; a well trained youth will', do so. | o 11 —— * i TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY ♦ ♦ , July 27. 1S1» was Sunday. < 1,1,11,1 B i —w—- | Household Scrapbook | By Roberta Lee Moth Prevention Moths in carpels can be prevented by scrutlbtng the floors with a strong solution of hot water and salt just More laying the carpet. Sprinkling salt on the carpet before' Wore sweeping helps to destroy moths. Cherry Sauce . A ?xhkl zecipe. for cherry wrace la I v» follows: Four ceps seeded cbei-l tits. Hsttp water, fe<ea«poou cin-

*t»t. nirnt of Condition of th* AMI.KK l\ IdiMIIM. (IIMPIM OF HALTIMoBB Baltimore. Maryland Clmrlvx and Lexington direct* On th* Slat Day of I>*<rtub«r, l»J» I !■ • •I.AIDE HANDY. President ItOBEKT *. HAHT. B«> ralary Amount of Capital paid up ..»» l,»<>O,O»n #o GItOHU ASHK.TH OF COMPANY Ural E»t«i« t’nin< umb- • >•<l I M.3M.»* Mortgage Luana on real •■tat* tPr** from any prior Im umtiran**) None Honda and Htocka owned < Market Value) ... t'aeh In Bunk* (On into real and not on tn-l-rratl Ifi.otgll Accrued H*< urltleat Int*r«*l A llenta, etc.).. 4.CM.2J1 Other XecurMte* None Premium* and Account* due and In pro< eaa of collection ... SSS.tllos! Account* otherwioe ecru red lS.Clt.lt Total Oroa» Aaaete I j Deduct Aaaeta Nut Admilled t 41.2tt.SCi Net A»eta I l,bL».«li.M LIABILITIES I tear r» * or amount neeraaary to reinaura outatandlnu rleka I Nona lamaea du* and unpaid None Loaae* adjueted and not . due Nona i lataara pnadjuated and In «u*pen*e Nona Utile and Account* unNour Amount due and not due hank* or other moditor* Nona (teller Llabllltle* of the Company Total Mabllltle* iM,Ut.O«, Capital | LbM.UM.Od durptua | HS.Mo.ls Total «14 S«' State of Indiana. o#h e of Itiaurance Comml**ion*r. ' I, the undomlaned. Inautanue Lvmmlealoner of Indiana, hereby certify that the above la a correct copy of! the Htatement of the Condition of' the above mentioned Company on tit* Slat day of December. HUI. a* . aliown by the original *tat*ment and’ tliat the «ald original ■ tat erne nt la! • now on file In thia o m<e In Tentlmony Whereof. 1 hereunto' > auhwrliie my name and alhx my ofll-' I rial aeal. Uil* dtli day of July, ISM. 1 (Beall UUO H NKWjfAUKR .. JUMtraaca Coiuiuieetouet , •If Mutual Company ao atate. JULY 11—17.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1939.

namon 1-K cups sugar. Mix these ingredients and simmer tor twenty miuutes. Serve cold. Mud Stoma Mud stains may be removed from black silk by rubbing the spots with a cut potato after removing the surface soil. The pototo leaves a starchy deposit which can be brushed oft when dry. —■—o ... ... Parking Item Is Omitted From Ad Through an unintentional erro-. ■be advertisement of the H'lyard a Gulf Service on Monroe aim Fuur'h vtr.-eL which app-ars in tonight's edition of the Dally Democrat, did not state that a parking lot was to be operated in conjunction with the station during tbe fair. Vaughn Hibard. proprietor of the station, a'ated that a 23 cent charge would b- made for parking in the lot during the fair.

B. J. Smith Drug Co B, SORRY! mioium/ size FiasTAie BSORBENTCOTTON M ’ r ‘ >l - I* • I» (hr |~lr.u.d |»k.»r I - W .«■ •»‘»l >"U arr.l |.« . •* r*m.>tit.g m«kr . H |> Reliable CASCADE i pw tin ALARM CLOCK |Z£~l > UnKUentine.. 4|jV i»*pe*d.i>i **** I 25c Tr. lodine with I "Xiu'Xm Applicator i Qr r-et JX' 12 Rexpirin Full (|t. 9 * —----- ■ tooth C * B * Playing paste Cards Zjd —T*- 11 * Moth Fume 0>w .™.. 50c y Crystals oyp*y T«n 50©) 79 ( SI.OO /> IwSire o ”r , " t R ’ d ‘.. 49C kA PETRO FOL • [ Mi nt rtf OH AQf “■' I—ll ■' *•■>•«« * j c ’ vCdlofM Johnaon Talc Insulated Jug 29c z,nc * uiriu jo c FSff nl9 2’* 15c BBBJct- — X ", y HESS FLY SPRAY Cl OO GALLON—IN YOUR CONTAINER V *

Bogus Money Minimized Little Rock. Ark. — (VP)--Aboat SSQ7 000 in Ibogus” bills and coins is circulating through the nation, according to Basil E. Newton, secret service supervisor for Arkansas. He said this figure was far below tbe prevailing idea which has been fostered by movies and fiction stories. Attention __ Sugar Beet Haulers 20 ft. long International freight trailer with sth wheel, for sale CHEAP. See — D>ck or Chas. BURDG

POLICE DOUBT MURDER STORY I — Itinerant “Confewes” To Killing Tom Pendergust Aide Clinton. 111.. July 27 — (UP! — j Skeptical police sought today to reconcile evidence of suicide in the death of .Edward <U Schneider, an aide of former Democratic boss Tom Pendergast <tf Karras City, with a confession of Georgo Carson. IS, an Itinerant, that he killed him during an attempted holdup. Deputy sheriff Walter I'.ishop arrested Caraon on suspicion ‘hiesday at Wapella. 111., five miles north of Clinton. Caraon was brought here yesterday and confessed to Sheriff Claude Barrett that he push-

Add to your Enjoyment of Fair Week I By A Visit to the ADAMS! I Great Programs in a Modern Air-Conditioned Theater! - - -a HERE’S GOOD NEWS! ■ Now Iking installed — the last word in Sound Equipment— the new |H|o H Il C A PHOTOPHONE ■ Head) thin week-end — the world** l>est sound system — the same equip- H ment that's used in Radio City Music Hall and America's finest theaters! H An amazing revelation in sound reproduction — come hear it and marvel! H Three Great Programs for Fair Week! I

Sun. Mon. Tues. “INVITATION TO HAPPINESS” Fred Mac Murray. Irene Dunne. Charlie Ruggles

Vtait the ADAMS, the ahowplace of Decatur. Rett and rela* in a caol. air-cond t cnec theater — comfortable aeata — modern rcat room* — outatandma ahowa! STARTING TUESDAY—CONTINUOUS PROGRAMS DAILY FROM 2:00 O'CLOCK — big HITS COMING SOON TO THE ADAMS — ■ “Tarzan Find> a Snn"; “Drukhtern CouraKeoun"; “The ( asties"; “Andt Hardt ■ (.etsSprinn Fever”; "Man About Town"; "Hell a Kitchen”; “(.oo<H)i Mr. ( hip*- ■ and man), many more! ************ mmmmamm aaaa*aaaaaammmmmmmrmmmwmmmwwwwwml IXMACMM.u-YlKaaWmnorkXYYOt XXK>OK « X n * X X X XX X -tX.XXXX XX XX X XXXDdrX XXX X X Xa r x a 8 s Make a Note f ® I of these three Special j I VALUES />-' •Three hand-picked specials arranged S| for Friday and Saturday. Each one ar/ I great saving. K / wdn)mf g | Special Value 1 o The t air E {® \ VENETIAN BLINDS I I -! k We " ff< * v «*‘«an Blinds. ArfjfYr* I ~.-i -* l'<hhl qualitt, rhnire of tape I f|||' W ZZ " 1 color*, small size a* low a*— B HI —- ;! ? I I o|g Other SiMN Accordingly ||p I Cedar Closets I GRASS PORCH Moth proof ( ahinetN, Cedar | ■ ■ A. eMct ’ hMvr Mortice for M RUGS I !| p I Good Nelection Color* and pattern*. Size 6x 9. \\> X Vai [■.L— 1- 8 g j • ** VISIT OUR STORE FAIR WEEK I LANKENAU’S The Boston Store I

,si schnslder Into the Missouri rlvl*r from a bridge al Kansas City 'about five months ago" during a m.ti-1-to-hand flabt lbs’- rasulted when scbnelder resisted the holdup. Schneider was treasurer for five of Pendergast's business concerns He disappeared May 1 after he had j tea Isled for several weeks before i: federal grand jury thal Indicted Pendergast for Income tax evasion. ' Pendergast now Is In prison. Rchi n.lder's body was recovered .May Three miles fr<mi the bridge, on wnich police had found bla aulomo- ’ Ute. Caraon said he obtained a rids from tk'bneldor and. abut they reached the middle of tbe bridge, ho drew a gun to hold up Schneider. He said Bchuclder g.abbed lbs rm and they scuffled, finally gelling out of the car. "Home way. I got him up over the edge of the bridge there and lie went over.” Carson said. “1 let go of him." 1 In the automobile polku found

Wed. & Thurs. “SOCIETY’ LAWYER’ Walter Pidgeon. Virginia Bruce, Leo Carrillo

two suicide bo , m n rad-writing, on., to hi. ot'mr to his broth: i Mm ’M bur's report u * J drowning. ewpp< ir . lt , g f J loderal agents that I c mimltted autcldr. ** M The discrepant-, | 8 , h J ment and the sut.n. '**< doubt on the confession 1 •MF had not ssked explain the notes ti-nirn M ed on th. Pend, mast 16 wore expected here i 0 confession I H <>* ■•». ■ Sacramento. Cal._ (afc W J the population or <'alif onil .7j vexlag problem has !«.„ 77* many time. Ih .t the Taxpayers Aaamtstkui check up on school .-ZnCJ I birth rates and whatnot. » #4 J : aa cloa.. an estimate as wj The answer «.tseism (or T* I ginning of 1»3» * ’

FRI. & SAT. ■ “SI SAN NAH of ■ the MOI M IES” ■ SHIRI.Fn TEMI’l.t: ■ Randolph Scott ■