Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 38, Number 128, Decatur, Adams County, 28 May 1940 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Bunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO Incorporated Entered al the Decatur. Ind. Poet Office at Second Clast Matter I. II Heller President A. K. Hulthuuse. Secy *c Bus Mgr Dick D Heller -- Vice-President Subscription Rates dingle Copies ... I 02 Uu« week, by carrier 1» One year, by carrier 400 utk month, by mail 3b Throe moutns, uy mail .... Ivu Sil mouths, by mall 1.74 One year, by mail 3 W Jne year, at office ... Jw Prices quoted are within a radius of 100 miles. Elsewhere |3 50 one year Advertising Rates made known on Application, vaitoual Adver Representative bCHELKEIt ar CU 5 Lexington Avenue, New York 15 East Wacker Drive. Chicago I Charter Member of The Indiana League of Hume Dailies. Let’s complete the Red Cross fund of 11,00© this week. c —o Give a dollar <»i two or a the or ten to the Red Cross That's the right spirit. Another list of week .nd casualties on the highways bring add! tional proof that too much can cannot be exercised by car drivers O -O Hundreds bought p<>ppi<* b> re Saturday to aid th. funds used *■» brighten the sick rooms of former soldiers In the hospitals where they sre being cared for. —o Indianapolis Is putting on a drive to boost the population of that city over the WSmsl mark Guess towns never get *<> big that they don't waul to make a showing —o Our army la twice as large as ft was seven years ago and our navy is as good as it was during the world war, Indi, sting that much attention has been paid tn these Important factors of any modern government. —o The new tile mill h*r* finest in; the country will be opened mxt w.-ek and the community is proud of it. Those hack of thi* industry have kept iltelt word and will continue to boost the lontinunity and to employ a large number of men j —o Those who now blame President Roosevelt for not being prepared are In street vernacular talking "through their hats.” The chief in messages a year ago and two years ago warned the |>eople -nd asked for appropriations to Im prove ogr army and navy ||* got some hut not what Rt .asked for o—« It looks as though we will have a great military organisation in a few months The p. Opl> are awake to the need ot *u< h organltatfon and time our people start to do something, they do it about right We will have an army and navy second to none and will maintain it as long as is necessary to assure peace. ■• n o The war st are has done one good thing at toast for thia nation. It has awakened us to the dangers of a tilth column which mentis thouwho would be disloyal and traitor ous In time of attack from a for- ‘ elgn nation. When the "G men complete their investigation they will have the leaders well loundod up and isolated. 1 o n Thursday la Memorial Day set apart as the occasion tor psying tribute to our honored dead An appropriate program baa been arranged and you are Invited to attend. Adams Pool. 41. American Legion will have charge of the events. wbica will be interesting to every oue in thia week of critical happenings In Europe

We are surprised that It has taken this long to raise the 11,000 to aid the innocent victim* of war in the battle territory ot Belgium. Holland. England. Norway and other countries Regardlcaa of how you feel about war. these peofde are Miff, rhtg and millions will die if aid is not rendered rapidly. O- -9 — The Decatur high school boys ( . ertainly gave a s*M>d exhibition t»f baseball in their game against Bluffton Saturday Thirteen innhigs of play resulted In the locals winning, 1 to 0 There were hut hve hit* for each side and two < rrorv each That's big lime per formun< < Then to make it good ’ they t >.>k Hartford City. 3 to o. for 'h- ■ <•>!»• ■■r. • championship This country is fortunate in th«-»e hours <>l stress to liav» as president Fianklm D. Roosevelt. Exi«-rieii> id. trained at a diplomat, devoted to bls people, he has the situation well m hand and is not ov- looking any thing looking to thi safety of the country in every way His address Sunday evening, his fourteenth firvxld* chat since taking tiffice. apprised the |»-ople of the exai t situation and oui plans t - the future No nation has a ruler so competent and so simeri Senator VsnN'uys has designated as th* ' »i»th column" those in this country who pooh pooh th* id* a i that there Is any danger to this (country The senator is right in urging patriotism and asking lho*e who would play dirty politic* tn await a mon- opportune moment There should b* no hysteria but j that does not mean that w. should not bend every effort to provid* sinh pi.iteiiion an will mak, us doubly safe from invasion at any time We should have started some time ago —o Probably whoever I* eb-i ted president this year will wish many time* he hadn't been and It's surprising how many an- willing to lake the chance, even willing V> tight and spend a lot of money to | get the most tiylng Job In th* ' nation It's one lamiu'cn whin w*- should pick the l»est which means he should l»e experienced in i handling legislators, a diplomat, i wise with a knowledge ot foreign affairs, sympathetic wl'ti his peie pie, fair to i apltal and labor, in »-n>* h with th* farm problem* V*t many All that bill. O—O The Indiana Republicans selected a ticket composed of excellent men as they should do The Democratic ticket will b«- m*-n of the sam« quality. The voters will make up their mlndr from resdmg th*- platforms and listening to the discnsslons when the campaign opens In September. It's what we stand for and what hy past testa Is best fur the majority of the people The Democrats have been In control of state and nation the past seven years and their record ha« proved they are the friends of the masses m —o — Picture if yon enn the terrible scenes in Belgium. Holland and Fratn i- the past few days Homes were destroyed by the thousands and women, children and old men by the million were forced Into the open without food, shelter or clothing Many are 111, thousands have gone mad Th*-y are without hope and In need of cant. That’s where the Red Cross steps in to render aid and they need ten million dollars to start the Job Won’t you give something for this merry call? GIVE TO THE RED CROSS. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE SI'FFBRING —o—•— t America is tolerant and in ordinary time* does not pay much attention to agitators who pass out circular* des lined to stir up 11 rouble Rut now when tin* world I is astounded by what has happened In Europe, these agents will be wise to crawl to cover. In Pekin.

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• • Answers To Test Questions Below are the answers to the | Test Questions printed on Pago Two w O 1 Carlsbad Caveni New .Mexiio 2. Chlorophyll. 3. Civil War. 4 Pennsylvania. Virginia. Massachusetts. Kentucky a The dime •'* Naming th* point* in order -tartlng from North. 7 Tumbrel. * Dlt The right side. 10. Nile. Niger and Congo HI ten communists from t'hiiago were handing out pamphlets that attacked the government Aroused cit|r*<i« took after th, tn and they would have been roughly handl' d if it hadn't Iwen for the sheriff and his tin-.e »hi. filially got them into a position where they could receive protect ion. Th*-y won't go hue* but others will cont Inns to show how brave they are until some tragedy occurs. Those who show a trend toward* hfth columns' will not Ih- popular the next several month* It is predicted.

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION Industrial Aid, Pensions, School for Blind

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Left—Blind beggar k«- si bwt disappisrsd. Right—Kwwsrd Fsirem. wbw with lbw kslp sf tbs bssrd sf Iwdwttrial Aid (or th. Blind has umtataiaod a vwoffiwg •land in the Indisnnpoli. Past OMea for the past four ysars.

SINCE 1937. when payment of pensions for the filled bocamo effective, Indiana has spent approximately 9623,000 for ths aid cf blind persona. Although Indiana has operated a s'hool for the blind since IM3 and the Industrial aid for the blind haa been in operation for many years, it was not until ths past few jresrs that a thoughtful government ha» coma to the rsatiMtlon that because economic opportunity for the blind to limited. Lu state should grunt as-

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i TWENTY YEARS t AGO TODAY j May 24 C N Christen is prepar- ' ing plans for the new Si hsb-r block •on First street. It w.l Ih* 66x132 three- stories and liasement. E J. Lb-weiysn. superintendent of schools at New Castle delivers address to 3Sth annual commencement of Iteeatur high school Seniors present ornamental lamp |*ost* to Ih-ealur schools. Congress fails to override President Wilson's veto ot the Knox i peace resolution. Judge Moran appoint* Fred Buuck and Amo* Burkhalter a* , memlier* of the lx>ard of ta* review. | Household Scrapbook By Roberta • o Softening Butter If the butter is too hard to spread ■asily turn a heotad l*»wl or pan upside down over the Imtter dl-*h I for a few minutes. This will thoroughly soften the butter without melting it. The bowl or pan can ■ lie heated by putting latillng water into It. , Medicine Stum* Medicine stains or* sheets or linens can Im- removed by making • paste ot fuller's earth and ammon

stotanea to those Mind parsons unable to support themselvaa, and hav* no other resources. In addition to pension* for the Mind, th* Stat* School far the Blind and industrial tie for th* blind, many of these unfortunate* who lose their sight through accident ar* altgibl* for vocational rehabilitation aid under th* Stat* Board of Education. Aa a mult of thi* state aid for those who must liv* in d*’kr.ess, th* blind be*ffer. one* a familiar figure ia Indiana towns.

la. and applying this to the stain. , !<eave on until dry. and then wash out the stain* with soap and water. A Presaing Hint When pressing, never put the iron on the right side of any goods except cotton Always lay a doth between the iron and the material —- • I* -o Modem Etiquette By ROStRTA LEI t Q Isn't it permissible for a ydung man in love to display any jealousy when In the company of other*? A No. A jealous person ia never happy. On* person wrote. “It I* said that jealousy is love, but I deny it; for though jealousy is produced by love, as a»hes are by fire, yet Jealousy extinguishes love a* ashes «Biother lhe flame Q Is it necessary to Introduce a ten-yeai-old child to adult*? A. it is not exactly necessary, but It is excellent training for the child Q What is the symlcolim of gardenias? A. Refinement ■ —— —— * TODAY'S COMMON ERROR * It Is vulgar to say that a person do< s so and so “on the side." as. "He lonches histoty on the side " Hay. "He tea. he* history Incidentally or occ-as-t alonally" aa the case may be ♦ *

haa all but disappeared from th* street*. Approximately 140 boy* end girls ar* enrolled mb year at th* Stat* School for th* Blind and ar* not only educated, but tauffit voentknel training so they may b* useful eittaens although hand! rapped by loss of sight. Thus for the first thna governm«nt ha, preprided a program for Mind person* from eh.'tdhood through their lives, so th*y may llv* in security and pence.

f ACTIVITIES OF ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUBS Blue Creek The Blue Creek Township 4-H Imy s club held its second meeting recently at the Kimsey school. The business meeting was called to order hy the president. Doy» Bryan The club was named the Halem Sod Busters of Blue Creek ' tcwnshlp. A discussion was also held on whether or not to have a ►oft Its 11 team. Up And At It

Th* , 0 and At It 4-H Club ot , Blue Creek township met at the ! home of Rose Merriman last week, with fifteen members present. Rose Merriman demonstrated the hemming of a towel on a sewing machine Rarliara Aryan was nominated delegate for the club for 4-H cluh queen Voters were also chosen and are: Veda Williamson. Betty Young. Mildred Trtcker and Dorothy Johnson. " Refreshments were served by the I hostess. Mildred Trtcker and Betty Young assisted the hostess. t The next meeting will be held on June l with Itorothy Johnson Euid Ripley and Beverly Roe assistant hostesses. Jolly Workers The Berne Jolly Workers 4-11 club held Its second meeting iecently, with 44 members present. Games were played and firings were led by Miss Juanita la-hman A luncheon of punch and cup takes was served. The next meeting will lie held on Thursday. June g. j jo ft g. T. at the Berne school. Happy Harmony The Happy Harmony 4-H Club of Monroe Township held It* second meeting at the home ot Arminda Innuter last week The afternoon was spent in di«cus*ing business and playing games. Twelve members Arleda Sogen. Ix>ul» Hchug. Gertrude Bchwartx. Marjorie Yoder. Evelyn and Eileen Graber. Armltifja Innlger, Naomi Flortne. Verna, and Ruth Bteury. Ixirena Nuasbaum were present. The leader, Miss Elma Steury and county club agent. Mis* Juanita la-hman were also present. Mis* Viola Habi-gger from the Good | Neighbors club was also a visitor at the meeting. Refreshments of pudding, cocm and cookies were served to the member* by the hostess. Arminda innlger. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Betawartx on Wednesday June stb at 2:00 p m Work And Win The Work and Win 4-H Club of Jefferson township met at the home cf Harriett Haines recently. A business meeting and also a work period was held. Gaines were played and refreshments were served by the hostess. Harriett Maine* The following members were pre•ent Rosemary Boxe. Esther Dailey. Harriett k'xe Haines. Verna t'astongla. Leia Mae bmltley. Grace 1 Mouser. Ruth Chrlstv. Nyla Morn- ' ingstar and Mary Alli e Butcher. Mildred Schaefer was a visitor at ,the meeting. j The next meeting will be held on June <• at the home ot Verna Castong is. I So C S T. Limberlost 4-H The Umberlost 4-H dull was called to older reientiy al lhe Geneva •chool with twenty two members present. An assistant secretary. Elmira Grauer was elected Members prri sent were: Mary Helen Burk. Its- | chel Burry, Imogene I’yk*. Anna Mae Cline. Maxine Pyle, Jo Anr. ' Xulltvant, Floretta Kullivant. H.m- --■ nle Booher. Judith Myer. Annabel! Yoas. Mary D. Davidson. Joyce Held*. Helen Loutee Mattox. Elmira Kraner. Irene Mathys. Bernice Mathys. France* K rawer. I’hylllat Hantrie. Mary Pusey. Kathryn Armstrong. Ni-tna Stanley and Joan Myers. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday. May 2*th . l:M p. m In the home economics room of the Geneva school house Seldom Rest The Jefferson Seldom Rest Boys 4-H Clul> held Its M-cond gMetiag reientiy at the home ot the leader, , Archie Smitley. A song leader was elected and I* Bert Brewster. It was aho dr* ided that each club mewiiier pay dues lat each meeting, and a softball team Is being organised by the iclub. Three new members Clifford

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Baker. Bert Brewster and Don Cline were enrolled In the 4-H club Member* present were Gerald Moralngstai. Harold Hamrick. (Tlf ford Baker. Uster Smltley. Vn all Morningttar. Donald Baumgar: ner. Dona It 1 , Hamrick and Donald Cline. After the buslnes* meeting, th., club members were entertained with moving pictures *hown i, y Uster Smltley. Refreshments wenserved by Mrs. Smltley I The next meeting will u held at the home of Archie Smltley Mon day. June J. 7:10 C. S. T.

Public Sab 87-ACRE Thursday, June ftli 1:00 P. M. on th* Premia, Lfs ati-d 2 mile* east of Gen> v.i lndi.na » t>a*eni<nit. electricity, turn 7o*J<; \ SsW .*ary <mt building* Building* In e ,„„| ’ T ‘ ' .drained and feme* ar., good N..» i. .n, . ’ ’’’l safest of all Investment. " ” *1 «H| TERMS 10*% cash day of sal. ~ ,„ . ; l»e at ranged on the balance ln*p. (! hl , ( owner will be glad to show It to you Walter Thornhill, Owi Sale conducted by the National Realty \ k Indiana. Fnd Reppert and J I Sanin.,,.: ,u .

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