Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 1944 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind, Post Office aa Second Class Matter. I II Heller —President X R. Holthouse, Sec’y & Rus. Mgr. Diek D. Heller Vice-President Subscription Rates Single Coplee * 03 One week by carrier IS By Mail In Adams, Alien, Jay and Wells counties, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wert counties, Ohio, 14.50 per year; $2 50 for six month; 11.35 for three months; 50 cents for one month. Elsewhere: 15 50 per year; 13 00 tor six months; *165 for three tn on the; 60 cents for one month. Men and women in the armed forces *3 50 per year or *I.OO for three months. Advertising Rates made Known on Application. National Representative BCHEERER A CO. 15 Lexington Avenue, New York 25 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. 111. Call ONE THOUSAND for election results. —o The April shower* brought the May flowers and the landscape Is becoming a riot oi' color. - o—O A 10l of wrong guesses were made in the war, but the worst was from Goering who said that Berlin would never be bombed. O—O That Nebraska congressman who released those personal letters from General MacArthur evidently wanted the limelight for himself. o—O If employment in Decatur continues alter the war on the scale it in today, it Is a foregone conclusion liral more housea will have to be built, it's not too early to think of a new addition, for nearly all the plotted spaces within the city limits are occupied. —O—O •■The ejection is over, except lor ilm» tabulations and the printing ot the results. On Saturday the coinmitteemen and vice-chairmen of the two parties will meet to elect their chairmen. The latter assignment is creating a lot of Interest, a task very important to both parties. O—O Decatur responded in good measure to the appeal for waste paper and magazines la»t Saturday, the city trucks and Boy Scouts gathering more thun 15 thousand pound* of the vitally needed waste product. Phil sitter, city chairman, still is hois ful of hitting the tenton mark in the May drive. O—O— While living costs are high, statistics have been released showing that in World War 1 the cost of living advanced 64 percent, whU-t today they are up only 25% percent. The greater earning pow er of individual would furthersreduce that percentage among millions us persons engaged In industry and those who -have jobs now, compared to no pay check prior to 1940. O—O General Douglas MacArthur does not covet, nor will he accept the Republican nomination for the ptesidency. In his statement front Australia, he also pointed to the fact that his name should be dropp'd from consideration Genoral MacArthur is a gicat soldier. He is sincere about bis job and has onjy one thing in mind . . . that of winning the war and returning the boys back borne. He hAs made

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great headway in the Pacific and the combination of troops and the navy will coon put the pincers around Japan. As commander of the Pacific area, the greatest honor that can come to him will be when he marches into Toklo and In the meantime free General Wainright and the American prUuners on Baai.au. —— O— Q| — More Room For Legion: Indiana Is not unmindful of the American Legion's need for more room at Its national headquarters in Indianapolis. The state is taking preliminary steps to meet the legion's requirements as soon as conditions will permit 1 was set iu motion at the recent special session of the General Assembly to carry cut the original World War Memorial Plaza program The specifications call for another building, similar to that now occupied by the American la-glon headquarters. Tile proposed structure would be at the northeast corner of the plaza and directly east of the legion headquarters building. It would not necessarily have to be a duplicate of the legion's' 'home. Provision might be made for a structure that would give to the legion more than twice Its present office: space. The building Is on the list of projects to be undertaken after the war. ami should be among the first to get attention. The American Legion has a membership in excess of 1,250.000 and undoubtedly will have several times that many J within a few years as the members | of the present armed forces are • enrolled Indianapolis and Indiana . i are not unmindful of the privilege ' and the advantages of having the legion's offices here. Hoosiers should and will do their part to in- , sure adequate housing for the , legion regardless of how long its . list of members may become.-In-dianaiKtlia Star. as— —o — ■ — Ration Calendar (War Price and Ration Board Office, corner First and Monroe t Sts., closed Tuesday and Thursday.) Processed Foods Blue stamps AR through KR good for 10 points each Indefinitely. Meats Red wfajnps AH through QS good for IP [Kilnts each indefinitely. Sugar Stamp 30 In Book four good for 5 pounds until further notice. Stamp 40 lu Book four good for Z pounds of canning sugar. Stamp 31 in Book four good for 5 pounds Indefinitely. Application for additional canning sugar must be sent to board accompanied by one spare stamp 37 for each applicant. Bnoes Stamp 1R in Book One good for one pair expires April 30. Nu. 1 “airplane” stamp in Book 3 good for 1 pair until further notice. No. 2 ‘’airplane" stamp in book 3 valid May 1 for one pair. Stamps invalid If removed from book. Gasoline Stamp A-ll good for 3 gallons through June 21. B-2, C-2, B-3 and C-3 good for 5 gallons until further notice. T (sec. Qtr) good for I 5 gallons through June 30. E and E l good for 1 gallon. It and II I good for 5 gallons R and R-l not valid at Alling stations but consumer may exchange It and E at his local hoard if he wishes to purchase non highway gasoline at fill ing station. A. B, C, D and T coupons are not valid until they have been endorsed In Ink, pencil, stamped or printed with the automobile registration number and state. Motorists should write 1944 numbers <>'<» hook and on coupons. Tires Pwnger car tire inspections ar« no longer required, but inspection records should be- retained for obtaining supplemental rations and tire replacements. Next inspection due: Commercial vehicles every 6 months or every 6JMO miles. Fuel Oil Period 4 and 5 coupons valid through Sept. 30; and have tke following- values: 1 unit, 10 gallons; 5 unite, 50 gallons; 2f units, 250 gallons. Ail change-making coupona and reserve coupons are now not more than, 97% of their rations as of April 15. •tovss All new heating, cooking and combination beating and cooking stores, designed for use in the household, for installation on or above the floor and for th* ws« of coal, wood, oil, kerosene, gasoline ind gaa. are rationed. Certificates must be obtained from local board. Used Fats Esch pound ot waste tat is good tor tiro Beat-ration xmiiita.

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Special Services And Meetings Os Churches In Area SgEfjEiSiß (Cdw« First Methodist Prayer service this week on W< di nesday nigh' at 7;30 o'clock. The i church (board of Education will , meet at 8:30 Wednesday uight to | give comdderation to some changes j In church echool organization. Every member of the board Is . urged to be present for this important meeting. — — o Twenty Years Aao Today — ■ ♦ May 2 4'yclone kills 120 in Mississippi and Alalbama. John M Attdret, 62, well known stork dealer died last evening. Francis D. Chadwjck of Chicago, field secretary of Boy Bcouts speaks at Rotary. The barns at ’he county farm will be r<4butit aw soon as possible. Rev. Harry W Thompson lays firm brick for the m«w Christian church. Mesdarties C. E Beil, J. S. Peterson, Joiin Parrish and Frank Dowda return from Anderson where they attended the district convention of th-' Federation of Clubs. -Al>out 75 pen-eirt sjf the U. 8. supply of tin Is normally used for the manufacture of tin cans.

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COURT HOUSE Real Estate Transfers Fred G Ayeiw and wife to Edgar N. Wicks part of lot 661 iu Decatur for *l. Richard E. Perry and others to Fernando Kelly and wife lot 22-23 in Dei atur for >l. Ali.i- Kenney Eiennan and husband to Robert L. Moran, 40 acres in Jefferson town*bip for *1.900. Janies M. Borders and wife to Bryce Daniels and wife part of outlet S 3 In Decatur for *I.OOO. Harry Me*i»herger and wife to Mesbberger Brothers Stone Corp, part of lot six in Linn Grove for *L Harry Mi-wWlierger and wife to John F. Mazelln part of lot six in Linn tlrove for *l. William Bollenbachcr to Jacoii F. Schwartz and wife, 49 acres in Jeffmon township: for *l. Harvey F laswson and wife to William Bolleribacber, 40 acres in Jefferson township for *1.98. Job L. Yaney to Daniel 8. Wickey and wife, 40 acrus in Jefferson township for *l. William E. Marchel and wife to Frederick C. Meyers one acre in Blue Creek township for >l. Don Doherty and wife to Harold Hirachy and wife lot 208 iu Geneva for *I,OOO. W. Maynard Johnson and wife to and are small. Q If it is necessary to turn one’s back towards another person should one upologlze? A. Yes, always.

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CHAPTER I THIS time he knew they were after him. Hand on the door, he could hear their voices | echoing down the dim hotel corriI dor, nearer than before, and, entering the room, he closed the door softly behind him. Warmer in there. The scent of perfume floated toward him. Across i the bed lay a woman’s dress, a pair of stockings, and a little heap of ; pale silk lingerie. On the table, an i open suitease. • Frowning, he stood hesitant, ! hand still on the knob, but outside j the clamor of excited voices was in full cry—no going back now. The man-hunt was on. Again his eyes traversed the room, then fixed upon the inner door. Slowly it was swinging open. A shadow fell across the floor, and he found himself looking into the startled eyes of a girl. He was conscious first of the wine-colored robe gathered tight about her body; then of her hairthick, full of vitality, shading from dark brown to an almost taffy lightness—hair that even in this breathless second of discovery reminded him of a wolf’s pelt And last of all he was aware of eyes that were smoky green and very long beneath black, level lashes. Throughout a tense, unforgettable moment they stood at gaze, while the ticking of a clock grew louder. He saw the blood mounting to her cheeks and waited for the cry that never eame. Instead she moved forward. Her eyes passed from his face to the heavy mackinaw, the woolen field clothes and high-top moccasins. He heard the quick intake of her breath, then the half-whispered words, “What do you want?" The same quality of richness in her voice that he had noticed downstairs. But now he saw her fingers tighten. "Answer met” “Don’t be frightened." He spoke in a quick, low voice. “I’m not frightened. What are you doing here?" No, she wasn’t frightened ... those cool green eyes told him she would not be frightened. She was one of those who had learned the futility of fear. The small hands that clasped the folds of her kimono—they weren’t even trembling. Rapidly she shook her head. ’’You must go at once or I’ll—" He raised a hand to his lips—those voices were just ouUide the door. She stopped, and like statues they stood barely a pace apart. "o'aily the voices passed down the hall and he permitted himself to breathe again. She leaned for**ps scarcely moving. » i hey are locking for you?” He motioned her back from the door, but without stirring she 2 Aro you • criminal?" No.” .»7i hen She looking at him more closely. “Have I seen you before?" . “Downstairs, at the desk. You were asking the clerk about planes to Learmonth. Thai’s why I came hare. "But I still don’t—" “You want to fly to Learmonth, do 2lX°“ 7 1 can help you get there." I • clerk said there were no planes." > “There won’t be any scheduled g lanes until the lake in frozen over, iut I can charter one. It’s either that or waiting here two weeks—maybe more." r "1 can’t wait two weeks. I have to gel there sooner! I must!" » He half smiled. "There’s no must tin this north country." ► “There is for me.” The color of <leepened. "I have exactly three dollar* left." «h. walked toward the window, then swift (turned. “Why do you need me?" •* “To arrange for the plane. They’ll thing " hln * f<>r m ° 10 dj that *«? IJJAnd you came to my room to KhF? 1 ” »•« laid { w>fn ‘ oul-

Cecil E. Shafer and wife So acres < in Union townahfp for *l. , Adelin Yost to Calvin L. Ywt lot *409-466 tn Decatur for *l. Katie Z. AugSburger to Homer H. [ Houts and wife 43 acres in Wabash < township for *L ; Otto Johnson and wife to Ezra O. Brandyberry and wife lot* 671-674-676 in D<-catui for *l. i Daniel 8. Wickey and wife to •. Herbert C. Dailey and wife 2" acres I in Wabash township for *l. i John LightetsiK-rg and others to Orest ua Dickson 120 acres in Wahash township for *lO. < Sophia Bultemeler to Theodore 1 Buitemeier 80 acres in Preble town- I ship for *l. ( Benjamin Eitirig and wife to Her- i hert L. Kontx and wife part of lot I 313 in Decßor for *l. | Henry F. King and wife to fx-o < N. Hprunger and wife lot 34S in t Geneva for *l. D»le 1). Moses and wife to Arthur C. Close and wife land iu Root i township for *l. Return Filed The oummons and return ehotwing service on defendant was filed ir. a sutt to collect a uyte brought by Edgar P. Hunter against Herman Stephens. Case Dismissed A suit to foreclose a mechanic's lien brought by Rufus A. Stuckey against the Lincoln Housing Corporation waa dismissed and the costs paid. Case Continued I A petition to modify a former court order was submitted, evidence heard in part and the cause

Dubiously the smoky green eyes studied him. "Who are you?" “Colin Rae. 1 used to live in Learmonth." • “Do you know Rodney Selkirk, the Hendrik’s Bny man there?" “He’s the closest friend I have In the world." Her eyes were still on him, but a little of their suspicious watchfulness had drained away, and she seemed for the first time to appraise him—the square, strong face, tanned by sun and wind, the columnar neck and thick, bronzy hair, inclined to curl. She looked very small, almost childlike, in comparison, standing by the window in flcece-lir.ed mules, the back-lighting of a low November sun glinting her hair.

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i "Why are you In danger?” she asked. "If—” A sharp rap on the door made them both whirl. Once again the knock, louder this time, and a key rattled in the lock. ...J,?* tant * y ,he woved forward. ‘Who is it?" The words rang with an angry challenge. "The police. We’re looking for a man on this floor. He robb«d a trapper on the train from Wolverine. We think he's in one of the rooms." Cold as ice, the woman answered, Then why disturb me?" "We heard you speak. We thought—" "i was having tea wfth him?" Rae looked at her in new surprise: the voice was so coldly withering. "No, madam. But we have to !1, * ,urc ‘ K° u don't mind—” The key turned, the door begun opening, and Rae flattened himself •gainst the wall, ready to strike. But the woman had placed herself directly before the door. She made no move to touch it; she merely stood there, hands, crossed about her dressing robe, eyes biasing; then she commanded, "Close that door!” It closed. In hasty retreat the footsteps moved away; the smoky eyes raised to his, and to Colin’s amazement he saw they were smiling. It was is'tperb acting, and his own eyes light* 4 with admiration, while he stood in siler.ee until a key clicked farther down the ha’l. lh *y really the police?” she whispered. "No. 1 recognised that voice: it was one of the gang who followed me down. But if I don’t get out at Winnipeg soon, they may trump up some charge with the police to hold . IM * sj*?L tooked at her with

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Benedict has a r > ■ 'nice. 11-rfto* will be ready t» take hours, and the Hire is two l ”*J" and fifty dollar-” *h« at him dubiou !, jmd hetooeW poeket. « a "Yes. I hav the n«'W- ’ looked at hi' w ‘‘ - '’ h .“ We ’,?2 leave here ii. n half hour ■ port's a long way out. weather just holds!" , Walking to the window. back the curtain, then, drNO» stepped back quickly. Across the street a standing, looliru' un st tue ■■ a small, frad-h-mung *•" spectacle ! eye a fn< cd <*’ >• black, almost clencal doth* Rae heard the girli roU [» behind him. “Pon t touch tbit t* tain," he warned. -Who is he?" In a tense, tight gworod, "Once I heard b" ’ the most dangerous own da.” ; :Kk„cw:th. W it is dead.” . v -« > Mlence fell. AIM <" h ’* Implications of un ’ p ", h " f ,| : urf while down in the stm- ■ & watcher continue d his 1 ' amination of every «« * Incredulously she rsi* 1 ( jd ' “You’re so big. and you that little man?” . . A brief smile i "Your bathtub will run reminded her. , a s , Without a word • h^ Br i her clothe- from the be" ’ the inner door after her. , (To be cont* n “”’ I PUUMWI wUMIs-W*