Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 69, Decatur, Adams County, 21 March 1944 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Rvery Evening Bleep: Sunday by irfß DBCATVR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated -fetorvd at the Decatur. Ind.. Post Office as Second Class Matter I. H Heller President k. H. Hotthoase. Sec y A Bus. Mgr. Mts D Heller Vice-President Subscription Rate* Single Copiee ——l .03 One week by carrier — 16 By Mall tn Adams Allen. Jay and Wells counties Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wert counties. Ohio It 50 per rear; 12.50 for sis months; |1.35 for three months. 60 cents for one month Elat where 55 50 per year; 13.00 tor els months; 3165 for three months; 60 cents for one month Men and women In the armed forces 53 50 per year or 11.00 for three months • Advertising Rates made Known on Application. National

Repre tentative BCHEERER & CO 15 Lexington Avenue. Mew York 35 E Wacker Prive Chicago, 111. Those who ialsf beans this year instead of spillliiK them will have the beat of it. -0 April 3rd ia the last day for registration of voters. See that you are qualified. The Red Croa* campaign i» still on and we should meet the quota this week. Already thre- fourth* of the total of 316.709 ha« been subscribed. Let's flulah it this week. There doesn’t seem to be any stopping to tin llusdans. It took them a year or two to get organ feed and going but they have certainly made up i u any low of time Since Stalingrad. American Worker* dteW over a hundred billion dollar* in wages during I'H >. Thais double the earning* for l!*2!i which was the peak of the wild twenties and three or four times the low ebb reached in the early thirties. —o— The showing made by Kokomo in th« final basketball games placed the Yellow Jackets in a high spot in the tournament. The locals gave

Fort Wayne- Central a good battle j and Central lost to Kokomo tty only four point*. Congratulation*, llooae. o—o T!t>- fellow who I* looking for a spot where h< tan make a living buying tag title*. doesn't want to locate In Adami county. Only ten properties ate In the number offered at ale for tax<-» and no doubt out- of these will be taken care of Itefore the e*vond Monday in April. Nearly three thousand voter* have not qualified to vote in the primaries in Adam* county. It'* important that this duty be attended to Don't let yourself remain dU<|ualin»i Von may want to vote badly the m xt two yearn and every citizen ought to vote in each elto. Hou. —o Don’t go to Chicago during the national convention* if you expect to get a plat e to sleep. That city, already overcrowded, will be filled to overflowing when the delegate* arrive and a* one writer put* it the old naying that "politic* make* strange lied fellow*" will in- proven .beyond any doubt. -- - are hoping aud praying a* are hundred* of others in Ihi* community, that Douglas Neidrgh. eigbteen-ycar-old private first-class.

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who has been missing In action In Italy since January 3'Jlh may still be alive and will soon report. He ». a former newsboy for this office, attended high school and has many admirers. —o Another epidemic of strikes is sweeping the country, which means further ddlays in production of materials of about every kind, so badly needed by our fighting forces. It Is to be hoped that the men will put patriotism ahead of their own desires and resume their places speedily. There will be time for other things after the war is won. in a special election in a New York congressional district, the Democrats won by 1.500- Two years ago their candidate won by 10,00 V. In summing it up however, you should remember that two years ago 90,000 votes were cast aud in the recent special election only 22.0 W voters went to the polls. That makes it sound different, doesn't it?

W< can all help during these abor shortage day# by helping to keep the streets and the public buildings clean of waste paper, candy lioxes or by mailing the walls or marking the walks. Many who wouldn't think of doing such thing* at home sera to think they have the right to damage pSblic property They forget that tiny have an Interest in ill these public buildings and should be Just as careful to care for them as they do their own properties. —o It looks certain now that the tax law will be simplified and that route thirty million persons who had to file this month will be reliev. d of that obligation nest year. They Include those who pay as they go through their jobs and do not earn in • xceas of 35.000. It will help many and should < atise in charge to work out plans that will make it possible for others who do not have fixed incomes to report easier and to understand what they are doing. -0 County Politics:

G Kemy Hicrly ha* notified mein-

bent of the county central committee to meet next Saturday afternoon at which time he will tender hl* re ignation a* Democratic county chairman. He ha* served the past four year*, through two of the toughest campaign* the county ha* ever had. He ha* given hi* best effort to the work and ha* the respect of member* of the committee aud other* interested In the party. In offering hie resignation Mr. Bierty stated that he was prompted to do so because he i» a candidate for the nomination for prosecuting attorney and felt he should no longer hold the chairmanship. The place is a very important one aud much interest will be manifested in who his succesHor will Im- for proper leadership I* always a necessary part of campaigns. The new chairman will serve until May wh«-n a successor will be- regularly chosen The committee will also discus* plan* for registration of voter* which must be completed by April 3rd. The chairman named at iiaturday's meeting will serve until after the primary at which time the newly elected committeemen, with their vice-chairmen, will elect the chairman for the next two year* aa the law provide*.

Twenty Aqo • •Manta 31-Char’e. H ABeu e* Deftawns. Ohio, give* address hen urging growing <Jf wrore eagar bee toAdams <ouaty has twelve students la Purdne o ne of them from D«H»tur. Aiterncy general make* ruling that m-buol hack* must have lievase* Vprtaff srrtvs* with a six loch .UUW ....... . , U C. utißCr v*a Mmi 1

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Abandon Hope For Stranded Airmen Trio Stranded On St. Lawrence River Montreal Mar 21 —il’l’i Hope virtually ha.. bc-«-n abandoned for a trio of fliers who were stranded oil a floating .<cake In the lower St. Lawrence river. Searching jclaio■■ hav. tailed to find a tract of the men or their disabled airplane. It I* learned that they either have- drifted to sea, or that the ice has broken beneath them. The men. two Canadian Pacific airline employe* and a passenger, made a forced landing on floating Ice last Tinwday near Harrington harbor, SW mile* east of Quebec. The pilot radioed his home- base, and a searching squadron sighted the marooned crew Wednesday. Food and rubber boat* were parachuted to the ice. The weather became- bad aud tin* men were not sighted again until Saturday, when they were seen drifting slowly toward the Belle Isle strait. Official* fear that a current entering the »tralt from the north Atlantic may have directed the ice cake into the open sea. birthday at hi* home on North Hocond street. McAdoo,win* over Underwood two to one in the Georgia primaries McAdoo tat 4 native of that state.

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LENTEN MEDITATION illev D ibc.i Cress. Nuttiuan Avenue I'uited Brethren .Church > EVIDENCE OF THE SON OF GOD “Go and shew John again those thing* which we do hear and see-'' Matt. 11:4 John the Ha pt is t was cast into prison soon after our Lurd began His public ministry It was here that John heard of the nnghty works of Christ While he thought on these things he sent two ot hi- disciples to inqulr* of Jesus. "Art thou He that should com*, or do we l<M>k for another?" It Is a little difficult to understand Just what John meant, yet we know he waa not ignorant ot the divine mission of f'hils: Il must have been then for the instruction of the disciples John knew that his end was neat and h* wanted hi- followers to be fully convinced that Jesus was the Jfiessiah. The auswei Jesus gave to His inquiries wa* to "Go and shew John again those things which ye do heat and see " This could not help bin arouse lheii attention. What were they to tell John? "The blind receive theii sight, the lam* walk, the lepwn are cleansed, and the deal heat, the dead are raised up. and the poor have th* Gospel preached tc them " War this cvid'-nce enough that this was th* Son of God? We wonder tinlay what more could i>c required of diviue revelatiou in ordei lltat in*n might lielieve tn Jesus Christ.

I Household Scrapbook I By ROBERTA LEE ♦ ■ ’ 1 ■ - ■ e White Stain* on Furniture Take three cloth*, dip one in kerosene oil and mb the spot iwell. Then quickly take another cloth dtpped in alcohol an* rub quickly. Too much ak-ohol will destroy the varnish Then moisten the third cloth or|th furniture polish aud rub thoroughly. Dandruff Remedy ■Dissolve one ounce of flour of sulphur tn one quart of toft water. Do not use it until It is thoroughly mixed aud settled Apply 4 “t

night. Silverware Drop a low small pieces of camphor in the ‘box that contain* the silverware and it will prevent it fruut tarnishing. 0 — — - I Modern Etiquette I I By ROBERTA LCB | Q What 'would be the beat phrase for a woman to use when Introducing her husband <o another woman? A. tMr*. tSrnith, may I introduce my husband to you?" Q. Is it ever permissßile to -whsi-

Peru loses Title As 'Circus City’ Ex-Circus Grounds Converted To Form • —II II » Peru. Ind., Mar. 21.—(1 P) The city ol Peru no longer is Indiana’s “Circus City." Claim to that title vanished today following announcement of the sale of 500 ai/es of land formerly used as winter headquarter* for major shows. The purchase was reveled by New York stock eichange president Emil Schram, who now is in his native home of Peru. Schram plans to cultivate the rich bottom land* between the Mhtsissinewa and Wabash rivers. Omar Cole ot Peru will supervise the farm Schram say* the land was purchased as an Investment, for a reported 3100 000. from the Ringling Circus corporation. All that will remain of the circus city are a few huge barns which once housed the elephant herds of Hagenback Wallace and Ringling Brothers. Circus pet formers and official* began to call Peru their home some 25 years ago That was when B. E Wallace of the Wallace shows bought the ground from Gabriel Godfoy. the laat recogniied chief of the Miami Indians For years, major circuses wintered at the site, leaning the big “cats” and other acta for tours about the nation during the summer. The Ringling interests acquired the land about 15 yearn ago. - o 11 ■'■ - COURT HOUSE Order Modified The defendant was ordered to pay 51350 per week for the support of the minor children and 32.50 per .week on the 365 In arrears In a modified order made In the divorce suit brought by Opal lech agniiw Ralph ft. inch. Th" defendper in ptffihc? A. No; as It is Tangible that persons near you may think you are commenting on their afspeanmee. Q What is the real definition of a 'flu<-ad-and*butter letter"? IA. Wobs'er's definition is “a letter of thanks for hospitality.*'

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CHAPTER SIXTEEN “How do you like it io far?" Ellen tiked. "Not bad I Who was the gal in the sparkly red bathieg euit?” “1 don't know her name,” said Ebon. "But 1 suppose you’d like W ttMt sass." “Can’t say I’d bars any objection*." ■lien (hook her head. “1 ean see what marriage to you would be Him. Look, I’ll change into my next outfit, then we can talk.” She waa still wearing the bathing suit “1 have to see a girl about a note," Argus said. “But I’ll meet you back here in ten minutes. Ail right?" "0X.," agreed Ellen. She hurried off. Argus continued on Ms way. Standing before Cynthia Lane’* doer, he knocked once. "Como in," said Cynthia. “Oh, It** you. I’m certainly glad you earns, Mr. Btoele." Apparently the bad dropped her southern drawl. She seemed nervous. "Well,” asked Argus, “what can I do for you?" She had a mink coat thrown over her slip and her dark hair was massed. Absently she ran a comb through her hair as she sat down in front of bar drawing tabla. “I’m in trouble, Mr. Steele," Cynthia began. "Blackmail io apt to get folks in trouHo,” Argus observed casually. “I don’t kosw what you meaa,” she said. “I was standing outside your room when Derry Carstain eame out | hoard her maatimt Maskmail" * Cynthia smiled, but her eyes were hard. "Mr. Steele," sho said, her Vote* taut, "no mattos what your personal opinion is of me. 1 am to danger. IF* true Fve bitten off more than I ean chew," she leetoed seSestivw. "Pm gstng to ask a favor of you. I am going to write you a totter. 1 don’t want that letter opened untow — wales* something should happen to me. You understand?" "Certainly. But wouldn’t it be bettor if you told me of what you ar* afraid. Perhaps I eeuld help MB. Whereas a totter—ls An Mt to open it anti! something Im* happened to you, whs* goad is it going to de year "I believe that ouch a totter will safeguard nnr health.” said CyntMa. "I went hesitate to tot it be known that yea have each a letter. Yes, I think that will work out very atesly." She smiled a sly smite “In ether wards, you can gw right ahead with your blackmailing then with perfect Impunity, to that It?” Argue asked. "W*o-I think you’n being a lilttobacsL Imee/-" “I’m afraid. Miw Lane, I shall base to BseUas to be year guardian aageL” Argus frowned. "But I Mghtwastto it ts you’d answer s ■L*l m aen7 Mr. Stasia, that to

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VvT. HAROLD PETERS of Chicago who came home ® hie wife had divorced him, remarried, and put thru aS orphanage, to reunited with hto son, Wayne, 7, »*■■ reen, B, after a Chicago judge gave him their custody

aut was granted the right of visiting the children each Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. Counter Claim A counter claim was filed by the defendant. Reece O. McKee, in the suit to foreclose a mechanics lien , brought by William Alva Chapman against Kufua V. Glendeuniug and others. Support Ordered •A petition for support for the defendant during the pendancy of a suit for divorce brought by Benjamin F. Aauarin* against Lauretta Amarine twas submitted. By agreement of parties, the defendant wa* ordered to pay 15 a week for support. Ruled To Answer The defendant was ruled to answer absolute on or before March 27, in the suit to collect wages, brought <by Verona Venlo against Everett Melton. Set For Trial A suit for divorce brought by Gladys Walther against Clarence Walther has ffieeu set for trial on March «7. A suit for divorce filed by Donald Painter against lEveiyn Painter has (been set tfor trial on March 30. Partial Distribution Authorised A petition wa* filed by the ad-

out of the question. Pm sorry to have troubled yon." "Os course," said Argus, “you could always say you had written me that letter, whether you had or not—” “Os course." "In that ease," declared the detective, "maybe you had bettor send it to me." "And I have your word that you won’t open it?" Argus hesitated only a second. “Y*s." he promised. “Thanks, said Cynthia. “And now if you don’t mind 1 have to get dressed.” Argus accepted his dismissal. He whistled aa ho turned down the corridor. He rounded the center and had gone only a few yards when he heard a shot. He tnrned and sprinted back the way he'd come. The hall waa empty. Ho threw open the door of 304. Cynthia Lane was lying, face down, on the floor. Her body waa half covered by her mink coat. Argus took a step nearer. Then he knew. Cynthia would never write that letter. Cynthia was dead! Argus Steele stared at the huddled figure on the floor as he phoned the police. He noticed that there were no signs of struggle in the room. Cynthia’s clothes lay ta Orderly array on a bed in the corner. Her posse waa oa the bureau. Ito contents yielded nothing of consequence, cluttered as it was with the usual feminine paraphernalia, compact, lipstick, cigarettes, etc. Further investigation revealed a second rnt ranee ta the room. The murderer could have gamed access through either deer, but be must have gone through the one that opened onto the other soetMm of the corridor or Argus would haw seen him. Argus was ta the aet of bending over Cynthia’s body when he heard •owe ewe behind Um cough. He raised his eyes from a greenish stain on th>« comer of Cynthia’s mink cent and turned around. Roger Flagg was elandtag ta the doorway. Argus stepped to one side. Surpvtoe and horror evoeoed the model agent’s face aa he saw the body. Then a sodden look of suspicion roam into Ma eye, but Argos ,L down. - - asked teathta votes. "Some oae shot her." “Shett-Ftagr took several steps totetboroeas. "Who whsa did it knew who shot her." said **«**™. ****taßßßul Flagg marod at Cynthia's still form as if to bsid seme bsrrtbta fasCl nation for him. “Dy the wap. Flagg, what ar* you detag her*?” “I might aak you th* suase questh" M* nt countered. He marched hismockete and brought out a *hp of paper. this wifl proeeaee,” Flagg said, heßdtag Argwtbo *HpTki*wM te tae tbs flatotosa show

TUESDAY, MARCH

ministrstor to msko i * trftnition n th» Shoaf. The petitloa e* was on hand the < M *i and in addition therm*!* autn to pay all estimated <.«u of Th<- dlrnbijttoa 32,103.15 to each of U«B It was sustained us tqi tratoi was authoriiNu distribution. Set tor l*s* A damage suit E Hail and Chari* AM the Indiana Service Cq has lieen sei for irsae* ■ A damage salt h>*g|| Its A. Hal! atainit t: 9 hg vice dAirpvmtloo h* p. Issues April 1, Trade In t Gmd T<w» .1 Swore at PI But Now Ho $| VOU <mr <M«M r«, 1 wlw Me. u all by swerUUtu i< Mt* dto ■ Mis, It' S. •*•*«■« *• art ■ Cm It nil late Ttkni* 1 ■ oiinmut '» ar Tfi rfalm * Mix - Sar'UUMI t«w <nu sm(. hi At all <*>>-1 drug <• »** —ln De-sur, at Kvttaah

“I’m in troublt Mr Nfl Argus read aioud. dressing room, 304. isiWlO mission. It’s urpstl 11 | “You say thia •» k-*M you?" I “Yes, s bellboy hssbi Hi J just before 1 wret « *MO stand.” I “Iwond-nf M ulrxlMß this message from picked up tr.r pwr* the hotel operator sn. {*>■ bell captain I* ti »■ minute to *spl*in viz.a* to know. "It’ll tske them » 1«* ■ ebeck up,” hi said. rrp.aq receiver. fw W * this trouble «•«. that»« wanted to w yw »W---“No," eant imagine. I rtsßy *•' very much about CystM ■ acomparauv t.ew»s<rußl signed. dangerous game, ron .« • Flttf** “Yes,” »»id Ar <n* me, Mr.FLgg.dWytt*'” ly to thia room froaitM** Flagg smiled rww. •ftahTl took s r*thet roots. The batchsApr-* th* general *- right when I left If you noticed. £«• boro are rather 300 to 34S a* gMt w direction" - “Did you mwt "You mean say ” vouch for me?” , u, -Exactly.’' Arrw»*’ "A porter «a> W’"* ’ trank* from a r<x»‘/"w Me finally *etm»''H«*T" Lane eent be ae question of it* "Ar* you •Any en» eould that to y*» why «hwld •Who know*? spot maybe Lane knew too „*4 good. I might r Sat I believe »be dered Syria Verne- I kaow the trath 0 "Tomorrow? Wh** i My Steele?" _ _-I mean that. O*. g hunch that pen to her Tk« wanted to see me- 1 « about five minutes W •bei. »• ** me a letter smite be “Well.’ mid J** *££l that much for*»*f- : d *r sm