Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 27, Decatur, Adams County, 1 February 1944 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Eveaiag Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Poet Office aa Second Clue Matter. J. H Heller President A. R. Holthouse, E«c'y & Bus. Mgr. Dick D Heller Vice-President Subscription Rates Single Copies 1 03 One week by carrier....™....™™ .15 By Mail In Adams, Allen, Jay and Welle counties, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wert counties, Ohio. *4.50 per year; *2.50 for six month; *1.25 tor three months; 60 cents for one month. Elsewhere: *5.50 per year; *3.00 for six months; *1.65 for three months; 60 cents for one month. Men and women in the armed forces: ,3.50 per year or *I.OO for three months. Advertising Rates mads Known on Application. Notional Representative BCHEERER A CO. 16 Lexington Avenue, New York 25 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, 111. Buy war liouds and give the change to the March of Dimes. —o bond this week ami be sure to put Buy that extra hundred dollar the sign iu your window. That may remiud others. —O—O— Indiana has tifteen million hens, according to Purdue, and they produced two billion eggs last year That'll doing their part to meet the food shortagi-a over the world and . help win the war. The incrase' over the previous year was 239.000.000 eggs. —o Chicago gathered 5,500 tons of scrap paper iu three days, au alltime record. It wa«> achieved mostly by echo: I children. More than 700.000 different items used by our 1 armed forces are wrapped In paper. Don't waste a scrap of this material that has become so precious. O—O A complete list of a|l Adams county men in the armed service will soon be posted in fruut of the Legion Hom- In this city. Plane are being completed and those in charge already have a list of more than 1,800. It will prove a valuable and Interesting directory and will j b<- maintained. —o After learning of the atrocities of our enemies we will have little time to give attention to peace feelers. We cannot even cuttfer with leaders who permit the lerri*ble things now reported from prisTo the People of this Community YOUR BEST BARGAIN One of the bett bargain* of thi* war was the tommy gun your War Bond bought for Lieut. Dsv id G Waybur of Piedmont, GsUfotma. The dal inwived »». the jCH price the War Mr / Department ® JMM p«y» fat a tomQf JnM my gun of the ■TlflT’WTjTT’e kind this 24year -old effort nicd in afcatof heroism which woa him the Qxtgrcsimnrl Medal Honor Lieut. Waybur, a former grocery clerk, volunteered to lead a patrol inso enemy territory during the Sidy invasion. Moving forward in three jeeps, beandlu*httlel<iidfuunlit.emseive* trapped in the bright mumiight between a blowaout bridge sod four Italian light tank*. He ordered hi* petrol, armed only with one 30 cabfoe and two 30 calibre taochtne gsas, so open fee. Soon their smmuuusoc w» exhausted Three of the men were senousiy injured. He, h snwif, was also badly hit. He directed hu wou.-ied eremites to take corer in a tutus patch while be wood with his tommy directly in the has of foe of the tending tank At a rwge of 30 yards he engaged the tank end shot the row enemy soldier* making up it* crew. He held the other tanks at bey sad fowilv he and hie men were saved by the estival ot mnforcement*. Durmg the 4ch War Loen you have foe opportunity to hwy a tex of tommy pre and other aptpmrar for yoy aoM and neighbor's soot-boy* life feast- Weybx who want so gtt the war over assd are pacating the attack en dw enemy ' LaT, *7 Bate the Aaad " THE EDITOR

on camps. The war is not over and won’t be until the criminals are beaten completely. - - Don't ask for gasoline ration coupons to go to Florida or any • where else on a vacation trip or to visit relatives.. The board cannot ; grant such requests. An unusual 1 number of such applications have been filed and the local board has issued a statement, detailing their powers. You are asked to cooperate. o_o— Henry Graudlienard of Weils county is one of the two Hoosier youths selected by Purdue U> be tomato champions of Indiana. The other was Billy Harter of Middle town. The boys each pivUuced an average of 15.4 tons to the acre and that's a lot of tomatoes. Thry received *IOO each from the 4-H club officials. , . 0- 0 -- Ninety cases of typhoid fever have been reported recently from eight northern Indiana counties, including Wells and Huntington. The h--alth department has established beadquarters at Peru and is conducting a thorough investigation Dr. Rice and others believe the germs came from packages of soft food rather than from water or milk. —O—O— Governor Schricker has made • good again by the appointment of f Samuel D. Jackson to succeed the late Senator Van Nuys. There are 1 no political strings to the appointment ami the governor wisely left the selection of candidates to the Democratic convention which will meet In June. The appointment ha* met the approval of the good cltsens of Indiana, regardless of politics, O—O Wayne Coy, who has held a number <f important pouts with the state and federal government the past ten years, lias resigned as an undor-aecretary to President Roosevelt to become assistant to Eugene Meyer, publisher of the Washington Post. Mr. Coy served a* assistant to Governor McNutt hero and in the Philippines and held several important posts in Washington. He ' is a former newspaper man and has made good. •

The "wave of auger that has spread over the civilised world following the official reporta of torture of American and British soldlore and nurses by the Japanese will not eaae off Tbuae /uilty and | officials of the government which permitted such atrocities to continue. will have to answer to allied courts of Justice and It is doubtful if Japan can ever find her place bark In the list of recognised nations of the world. Wars may be inevitable but it's never an excuse of barbarism. O-O— . We may not feel we are getting every kind of food In the quantity we would like, under the rationing program, but think of Mt prisonera In Bataan being fed ou three chickens or fifty eggs. These were cpecial meals snd they didn't get three a day but were uaore apt to get one little portion of toed in f«d in three days and idem march mile on mile through the dust and with a hot sun pouring down its rays. Surely we have little to really complain about, don't we? -0 Senator Byrd of Virginia, who has consistently opposed unnecessary expense by goo ramen lai divisions to now making a great gght to limit every department efr ceptlag war. navy, treasurer and selective service. He sag* penalty mail baa tripled since 1934 and is still growing. I<U report to congress Should be promptly approved not only to nave money but to check the lo» U mail that lawnveafoacca almost every ettbea and business office in the country without any benefits to Cade aaui er nay nae e toe.

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The sage of Emporium Is dead. I William Allen White, one ol the : last of the old country editors to tnak- a name by his ability to write, died Saturday at hte home in Emporia. Kansas, where he had served as editor nearly flfty years [ He was liberal in his views and ; white listed as a Republican, did not hesitate to oppose them when | he felt they were fundamentally wrong. His editorials gained him national attention and his ccuusel was (lequeutly sought, his opinions listened to and usually followed by economic leaden. Hu was seventyfive years old. o Modern Etiquette | By ROBERTA LRR I Q. Is it correct to repeat each name when making introductions, such as -Mr. Smith, this la Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones. Mr. Smith”? A. No; this is not necessary and and a repetition of thia kind is usually tiresome. Q. if a wedding reception ie to be held in tbe home of a relative of the bride, io the bride's family expected to pay tbe expenses? A. Certainly. Q Is it correct to eat patty j sheila? A. Yes. if they are made of pastry, st>d they should 4>e eaten with tbe fork. ■ o ■ ■■

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Mt I L \ .. >— — ■■ TH* HR*? GIOUR of men over to be sworn into tho U. 8. Army by a woman wore given the oath by Lteut Elfrieda a Chelf. Lieutenant Chelf, assistant rocraitinfr and JjsducUcn o>Mr for the Women 's Army Corps, to shown swearmg in a group of mate selecteas at Chicago </at«raadoanU

slow cooking, or by laying it for a tew minutes in vinegar waler. Sere Threat A very good remedy for a sore inroat io to dampen a piece of woolen cloth in turpentine, just a small quantity, and wrap around tho throat. —o —- Value of men-baudise exported front the U 8 m August amounted to *1,305 million, a alight decline from tbe July total of about *1.351 million.

COURT HOUSE Real Estate Transfers Noah M. Lehman et ux to Albert Fox et ux. 6u acres In Monroe township for *l. Ros* Malonee to Lyle A. Mallonee et ux. part lot 722 in Decatur for 61. Clifford Mann et us to Alton Bittner et ux. 80 acres In Preble township for Nalban <Moeachberger et ux to Huruid Moeecbberger. 114 56 acres in French township for 61. Irs M Shock st al to Ben Mc Culiough et ux, 10 acres in St. Mary's township for *l. Alph Barkley et ax <0 Joseph K. Garner et nx, 40 acres in St. Mary's township for *l. Charles Affolder et ux to Charles K. Milter, lot 7 ia Preble tor |l. Harry Sipe to Erwin P. Anderson et ux tot 3M in Decatur tor *L Ben 8. Colter et ux to Alpha Barkley, et ux. 86.66 acres in St. Mary's township for *l. iMaude Archer et vir to Floyd Cook pt. lot 560 la Decatur tor *l. Chester W. Shoaf et al to Earl D. Colter et ux 160 acres in Kirkland township tor 61. Title Holding Corp, to Robert Ailerson lots 169 to 171 inclusive in Decatur tor 61. .Frank Krick et ux to Clarence Mitchel et ux. 80 acres in Union tbWbebip tor *l. Divorce Caos An affidavit was Eled by the plaintiff seeking publication of notice. Notice was ordered, returnable March 24, 1646. Claim Filed A claim in the sum of *3*o was filed by Ethel Shoaf against tbe estate of William Shoaf. DeVoss aad DeVoss are tbe attorneys. Divorce Cass A suit for divorce baa been filed by Myrtle M. Jones against William M. Jones. Summons were ordered, returnable February 12. Au application for suit money was filed aud notice ordered returnable, February 6. An application for a restraining order was tiled and sue

Three Men On Trial On Murder Charges Soldier Testifies As First Witness Lebanon. Ind.. Feb. I fl P>~* A week of slate testimony is anticipated in libation's first-degree murder trial of three meu charged with the fatal shooting of Harry Plocb, a Beech Grove liquor dealer. The -trio, all from Indianapolis, are Arnold Chelf. John Gordon and Charles Tolley. The murder occurred iu March of 1936 during a hold-up at Polch's shop. The Jury selection ended yesterday and a former Indianapolis soldier, Chetier Sandlin, testified ar the state's principal witness SaSdlin said the three men and a fourth. Overlin Jackson, offered to sell him an automatic pis'ol the day of the slaying. On that day. tho gun was fully loaded gandlin said that two shells were missing from the clip when he purchased the guu the toilowing day. Sandlin added that he la'er threw the gun into a creek after a talk with Gordon about the holdup fatality- He testified that Gordon requested him to destroy the weapon. Twenty Years Aqo Today 4 Fob. I—C E. Bell elected a director of the Citizen's Telephone company to succeed tbc late E. X. Eh Inger. Mrs. William Teeters la moving her Art store to the Michaud block. Miss Glennie Elsey and Roy Mamma star in oom,- talent play entitled "Little Miss Jack," at high (Mined The defendant is prohibited from molesting tbe plaintiff or their child at their home iu Root township or from removing his automobile until further order of court. N. C. Nelson appeared for the plaintiff.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR I didn't want to confront my enemies. I’d meant to hunt up Ada, tell her how Stray was, and get some private information. Also, my face and hair needed attention. But I hadn’t sufficient resistance left in me, after the Kilborn incident, to say, “no." And so 1 went with the Inspector meekly, reporting that lone Weiland was pointing an accusing finger at Bill Parris, and how incredibly rude Linda had been to Burns Loring. "Knowing his reputation, she probably thought he was asking her to be his next wife,” 1 excused the girl lamely. The Inspector grinned in answer, with a fatherly condescension and said: -Hmm—l see. So Miss Weiland's all het up tool But about Miss Barolie— bet she didn’t think any such thing.” We turned into the large, unkempt grounds of the Alden-Vickery estate. The house of the two playwrights —they shared a home as well as the proceeds of their literary labors—was the first on the private branch as the shore road: a big, untidylooking affair on a high cliff above the water. And the drawing room into which a Filipino servant—in a spotted white coat —ushered us, I matched the exterior in spaciousness and disorder. Our visit was plainly unforeseen. We surprised Alden and Vickery, with Linwood as their guest, at a postprandial snifter. All three showed distinct signs of consternation at the sight of the Inspector and me. And Linwood, gulping down his drink so hastily it choked him, sought safety in flight, under pretext of being late for rehearsal. I His bests, on tbs other hand, seemed to consider attack the beat defease. They didn’t wait for the Inspector to state his errand but, taking it for granted oar coming was connected with thtfr talk of sabotage I’d overheard, were all over us, the moment the deer had dosed behind Linwood. I Inspector Pettengiii let them exhaust their vocal cords in protestations of regret and innocence and at last ended their erode flattery with a calm: "All boils down to this: You don’t like this Mr. Amrose who helped Mrs. Turner write her play, and took it out on her. Made • Mrs. Kilborn put her and Miu , Bundle la that lonesome inn to scare B, And then—just what did ig. Nothing at all,** they And Vickery added nslrecould we? In that storm.” no could ell right, storm Inspector PettengiU told mly. "And from the deI got, the someone could , Mr. Vickery. Anyways, old Mack stayed at that old inn the night to protect the two ladies from shat you’n vow friend'n Mrs Parris hatched ent And if if wam't feu went there and killed him, who ■ma M you seat ta do the job?" They hadn't sent anyone, both Alden and Vickery insisted, jittery bnow. They were taaeocat of old ek’s death. They even had an kMM, if the Inspector chose to accept the word of their servant. "We bate storms, and always nabe him stay with us «4de they

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LI. Tom Harmon Is Visiting In Chicago Twice Lost Flying Hero Is On Leave Chicago, F<4i. I—tl’P1 —tl’Pi —Lieut. . Tom Harmon, the twice lost flying hero, is in Chicago today >o ; meet his sweetheart. But he has declined to dfocuas Hany marriage plans until "Butch” , I school auditorium for United Breth- > ' ren church. • The Historical club met wPb r Mrs. C. C. Noble. t Rev. Harry Thompson gives addi resa at high school chapel. I Former President Woodrow Wilr. ron suffers another stroke and is lielieved near death.

“For a lightning rod?" the Inspector asked dryly. “No,” said Alden. “He’s a Filipino, not a Jap!" Inspector Pcttcngill didn't mind the playwright’s "gag.” He ordered them to go to his office. “Your man too. They’ll tell you at the inn, where it is. Repeat your story to Sergeant Hatch. How you’d planned to frighten two women. Only you didn't, account of the storm seared i/cu instead. And don’t forget: a deposition’s a kind of oath. And perjury’s a prison offense.” Then he marched out, testing me firmly by the arm and smiled at me again in that fatherly, quiszical way. “What do you think—are those two old fools innocent?" “But—aren’t they?” I asked dubiously. “You said Stray smelled the murderer on the stage. And they certainly weren't on iL” “That’s right, they weren’t,” h* agreed. "And I didn’t say 1 think Vickery kiljed the olcLmaq hiauetf.. Couldn’t beesi Alden. He’s too orach of a runL But that don’t mean they ain't in cahoots with who done iL and one of ’em didn't sneak up and cu' that there rope. Come on. Maybe well learn a lot more about them and the whole plot on our next call.” The Inspector didn't stop at the Loring house, half glimpsed behind a screen of dense foliage, aa I had expected. He walked right on. Past Sondra’s cottage on the other side of the road and into the Parris grounds. Through the same gate from which Stray had shot out at me two days before. AU without saying another word, and with a self-satisfied smite quirking up the corners of his mouth. I couldn’t understand it—tho smile and the self-satisfaction.

Things were progressing much too slowly for my taste. The investigntk .i had. so far, produced nothing tangible beside the “due" the Inspector bad found in old Mark’s dippings and wouldn’t disclose. His idea that Vickery might have cut the fly rope, oven if someone else— Bill Parris by popular choice—had used the plot against my play for other, more sinister ends, which had led to old Mack’s death, seemed to me mere guess-work. Nor did I see the good of our calling on the Parrues. Supposing Bill Parris was the man Linda and I had seen running away from the old inn: surely his father, or his stepmother, wouldn’t give him away to the !n---spector—if they knew about it at The opening of the Parris front door traneferred my attention to the person who had opened it: A neat, not too youthful maid in a rustling fresh-from-the-laundry uniform, who first told ns haughtily: "Mr. and Mrs. Parris aren’t receiving.Thoa. upoa hearing “police,- she gasped and scuttled up a curving stairway to search of her employer a. tettingjs stand at the doer. But not inspertor PettengiU only waited • tototol before preceding SH tote the spacious enuance haU and, from there, byway of a wide, curtained areh. into an ememoao living room. It went clear th rough the house and had two sets of wido-onea french doors in back. Alao.itwaawpriMigly ornate, full of ceiling-high

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mirrors, deep r ■?« and seitajj antique furmtur". And I the point of r< markTgihstitJdJ like the drawing r xim cf Hill mansion trar.spUtUd VVay-Duwn-Eu. ut. .r./iMl® Parris’ plays mu it hare MH him a pretty penny to urilj when a woman » v .-••r-.uris™ silenced me. ■ “Stop ranting about Fo’JnsO shall! She doesn't mtte longer,” it was said a » flutter. “It’s the ffirl. got away before Burns itunffi he has a daughter.” E Linda—Burn.’ 1/ The discovery hit me right the eyes. And 1 must han motion, or a sound, in aj surprise. For the 1: spector my arm warningly. StaatrJJ and rigid, his head was ward like a dog at point..., t J "How d’you know he hantM out already?” another,jootoj male votes asked in a MM "Really. Mother: AiTthistaMH and plotting and paying of those two old fools u • Uncle Burns is a swell iiffi wouldn’t—" “Siflyf You dare esfl The older voice cut inAURH rising hysteria. It seetnss uj nearer." You? With younwjW band and constant money? For whom do you been doing it? For your uncle’s—" . J The voice stopped a gulp, as the two ii'eakan WF] I in the left french <ioor ■ * woman in her late f ’rtx* J--takably Burns Loring*s a vounr less perfect. r<p-K**3 tennis shorts. adjj tied around her shnwdMU sleeves, and a tenuis under her arm. J They stopped in the**’J3 at us aghast. The r ’ praising surprne; the *«*’ fear growing in her ey* g stared back At least 1 kt** 1 For what seemed an etrrwThe Inspector ended "Mrs. Parris snd - » Hurley, 1 believe? —I" PettengiU, and this is Mrs he introduced ealmly. here to straighten out a » They’* been talk >f ris, I mean—been a party • against Mrs. Turner brought her along things to right But they ’ - , new to ge into that ' - swered my quested ’’’AL | 'em. And yossr deaf we ean go right on to th old Moot Ricker. And t* to kill—your awe*. g There was silence wheaended. Mrs. Pams “JJJj talk and csaid not you—got in?" she ga-peu "On our feet," the piled. “And 1 think, we-uw # new, thank you. You Turner-" ho indicatedls*** aide the one be had S self. “You there. not with your back «’ Feew it And you b< *"’ mother. Mrs. Hurley-. We all did as he direct**- H (To be I 4 * C.SSIWW *»***■ JSSSWtoSM'**’'”

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