Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1944 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Eveninc Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind, Post Office aa second Class Matter. I H. Heller President X R- Hoithouae, Sec'y A Bui. Mgr. Dick D. Preildent Subscription Rates Single Copies * .03 One week by carrier .15 By Mail In Adams, Allen, Jay and Wells counties, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wert counties, Ohio, *4.50 per year; *2 50 for six month; >1.35 for three months; 50 cents for one month. Elsewhere: 55.50 per year; 13.00 for six months; *1.65 for three months; 69 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 SCHEERER A CO. 15 Lexington Avenue, New York 25 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. 111. Music's War Value Observance of Music Week from May 7 to II probably will not receive ao much formal attention as in prewar years, official proclamation has called the public's notice to the period set aside for the enhancement of this cultural art. The pressure of wartime activities will eliminate more elaborate. formal programs. Music will continue to play an Inportant part in the activities of city and state. Good music is especially helpful during the current stress In providing pleasurable and relaxing entertainment. Th* growth of appreciation in Hoosierdom has been due In large to- isure to more efficient teaching miihode In the schools. Development of high school orchestras and bands has been encouraged by stab-wide competition. Visiting artists have been cordially received in Indianapolis, Which also takes pride in the preatfce of its symphony Orchestra. Music lovers look forward hopefully to the port war period as presenting a mwlble opportunity for a brief opera "season." The summer menu usually Is skimpy, although city officials hope to supply more and better entertainment of this kind. Debate Im animated at times as to whether sounds by musical instruments necessarily make music. Usually an individual can get his “likes" and, if he prefers "boogiewoogie,” that is music to him. Such, at least, is the moral of the yellow primrose on the river's brim. If one doesn't appreciate Shostakovich. there Is "Silver Threads Among the Gold.*’—lndianapolis Star. O—O—— The Invasion: The invasion of Europe will be ori«“of the greatest and most complicated military offensives in history. It hag been planned over a long period of time and, in the main, should move with clockwork precision. Each group of men will have a specific task to perform, the various arms of the cervices will all work together. Yet there will be upsets due to factors beyond human control. The army expects them and Is* prepared to meet them. No one can contemplate such a huge and dangerous undertaking without seriousness and without an earnest hope that our men will get the breaks. We have heard a lot about the invasion, but we shall not really

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realize what it means until that fateful day when it actually begins. Then every mind will be sharply focused on It to the exclusion of everything except the round of duties which must be attended to. The repercussions from the shores of Europe will be felt most plainly here at home. We shall need a better morale than we have had thus far in the war. because we Khali have mucn tragedy to bear. War is a fearful thing. We Americans have always realized it. We shall have the satisfaction of knowing that we do not fight for conquest, but for the preservation of our way of life against the forces of aggression which set out to enslave the world. —o Friends here enjoy noting the political promotion of James L. Beattey. former local resident, who has been elected Democratic county chairman of Marlon county, an important post in the state's organization. Since leaving here he has been admitted to the bar and Is a practicing attorney in the state capital, trained in politics through several years of service In the state house. —o In these peaceful parts of the world, one strains his neck to see a fighter or bomber plane fly overhead. Can you imagine what it is like to have 4.500 planes tly over in a day's time? The destruction which the planes inflict on Germany will no doubt, before the year is over, bring the unconditional surrender cry. —o President Roosevelt, refreshed by a month's vacation from the White House and revived by warm sunshine and out of door life, la again tack In the nation's capital, ready to dispatch the important duties of the day. His physician says he is in excellent health, for which the country is grateful. O—O A young serviceman wrote. “I hope I never have to ride a train again." explaining that he flew back to his post. Are we sitting too tight on this airport project and when the war is over, wish that we had a place for the modern way of traveling? —o Beating the derby is to be lucky enough to pick the winner and put your money on him. which in a lot of cases is not always the favorite in the race, as was proved al Churchill Itowna. —o There «eems to be an over abundance of hogs and a surplus of eggs on the market. And in this country we used to boast that our favorite breakfast was bacon and eggs. —o Nona will care if the old adage, if it laliis on Easter, then it will pour on the succeeding seven Sundays continues to be a mith o—o It probably required thoughtfulness, but not sadness.for Pensive to win the Derby. — —e Household Scrapbook I ( By ROBERTA Lit | • — ♦ Tulip Decoration When tulips are used a decoration for the table, drop a tiny bit of wax In the calyx of each flower. They twill live longei than if this is not done. Lavender Sachets <lasv<-nder sachets can be made by mixing !• ounces lavender flowers, « ounces gum benzoin, 2 draws oil lavender Modern Etiquette I | By ROBERTA LEE | Q. May one uno a wpoon or knife for eating peas when dinlag at a formal affair? iA. peas should always be taken with the fork no matter if the affair Is informal or formal No kind of food in ever conveyed to the mouth wita a knife. Q. Doe, a -woman have the privilege of refusing to even ts the person oho meets e»| tends Ims aeud? <A Wo; do sot refuse an ottered MadTrade bi a' —' Deoatnr

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COURT HOUSE Estate Cases kA schedule to determine the inheritance tax was filed and referred to the county ami-saer Ln the <-»t:*t«of Ferdinand Stauffer. A schedule to determine the inheritance tax -was filed In the estate of Mary iLlechty. it was referred to the county asseuMor. <A petition was filed by the executor to complete the contract -with Edward -A. Teeple and to acctspt a note and mortgage as security for the note, in the estate of David Franklin Teeple. In the same estate another petition wan filed by the executor to complete the contract with Joseph E. Mowery and Charles Mowery and to enter into contract and accept u mortgage as security therefore. >A will was offered for probate, evidence heard and the will probated and ordered placed on record In the estate of John Scheltnann. The will ordered all Just debts and funeral expenses paid first and a tombstone to be erected. Because of money advanced by a deceased son for the purchase of real estate, the said real estate was given to two grandsons, John and Fred Scheimann Ti|<- residue of the estate was given the widow. An application for letters testamentary was filed by Mary Ellen Bchefmann. Value of the real estate was estimated at *5,000 and personal property at *in,oon Bond In the sum of *2O 000 was filed, examined and approved. Letters wore ordered issued reported and confirmed. Ford L. Lttterer hi ths attorney for the estate. Order Modified Evidence as resumed in the petition to modify a foroirr order of court in the divorce suit brought by Elmer If. Bryan against Ethel R. Bryan. -The court released Elmer H. Bryan from paying further support money for Robert <Leßoy Bryan. The court further found the said Elmer H. -Bryan is In arrears on the former coart order in the Mini of *Mi and that *lO of the said amount is now due on wekly support and the balance of *77 is due on arrears.

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This -was ordered paid at *4 a wek. Real Estate Transfers Henry E. Branning and otherw to William Cable and others lot 37 in Decatur for *l. Herman iR. Shaffer and -wife to Naas Corporation of Indiana lots 1. 2. 'll, 12 in Geneva and 10>4 acres In Wabash township for *l. Edgar N. Wicks and wife to Noah R. Steury and others |»urt of lot 561 tn Decatur for *l. Edward B. Nevil and wife to Albert Steiner lot 177 in Geneva for *l. George A. Zurcher and wife to Clifton Liechty and wife part of outlots 2 in Berne for *l. MitMillen Home Building Corporation to Don H. Cochran and wife lot 7 in Decafor for *635. 'McMillen Home Building Corp, to Robert G. Judt and twite lot 3 in

-.-qigjlf ] B ~Tf | ,S W7 a IB a J THREE AMERICAN fighters are shown here enjoying a sunbath on ths Mediterranean beach at the Anzin beachhead in Italy. They are, left to right, Pvt Clyde Foster of Cleveland, O.; Pvt Murrel Winner ot Louisville, Ky., and Pvt Donald Connor of Detroit Mich. The luxury of soaking up the sun didn’t last long, however, since the Nazis soon made an unsucceaaf ul raid on our shipping off shore and the boys were forced to run for cover or ba bombed off the beach, CJoternst/cas.'J.

Decatur for *635. Ijsw rence 'Bettier to Harry 6. Crilwnover and wife lot 25 in Monroe for *l. Union Central '.Life Insurance company to Jacob P. Schwartz and wife, 240 acres in Blue Creek township for *Hi.soo. Ja<-<«b P. Sdrwartz and wife to Orval C. Jonas and wife So sores in Blue Creek township for *l. Walter Rudduth and wife toTohn W. Cook and wife lot 751 in Decatur for *1.350. Bernard T. Coffee and wife to Ella Mutschler and others 40 acres In Washington township for *l. RcAiert H. Ashbaucher and wife to Lawks A. Armstrong and wife lot 432 in Decatur for *l. Lloyd Schoeff and wife to Charles W. Kent and wife part of outiot

Bathhouse To Move To New Location Open For Business Again Next Monday The Weber Vapo bathhouse is being moved from the Ellis buildInr on South Second street to the former Dan Sprang reaidence. 507 North Second street, which was recently purchased by Herman Weber, proprietor. The bathhouse will be dosed from Thursday through Saturday and will open for business in its n w location next Monday. The large residence, containing 11 rooms, has been remodeled to suit the demands of the bath concern. Mr. aud Mrs. Weber will maintain a three room apartment on the second floor. Mr. Weber said a private parking lot would be constructed ou the south side of the house. The Ellis building was recently soil to G. Remy Bierly, who may remodel the building later. ... o — * ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUBS ♦ • Blue Creek The 4-JH club of Blue Creek township met at the Kimsey school house. Wednesday, May 3. with Mrs. Earl Sipe as leader, and officers were elected for the year. Th officers are as follows: presi14 in Decautr for *l. Dott Johnson and husband to Katherine E. dfott lot 32S in Decatur for *l.

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SYNOPSIS d Seeking to elude mysterious pur- ' ■uers, Colin Rae, of the Hendrik's ' Bay Company, hid in the hotel ' room of an attractive young worn- • an in Winnipeg, Canada, to whom he promised plane transportation 1 to Learmonth when they have a e mutual friend, Rodney Selkirk. She J bravely barred self-styled "police" 1 from her room. Then they observed • email, bespectacled man standing * across the street. “Once I heard ‘ him called the most dangerous man ‘ in Canada," said Colin. The girl ' identifies herself as Irina Meredith. ’ Soon they escaped to a local air> port where they met Biair Bene- ' diet near her small airplane. There ’ was a brief, joyous reunion be- 1 tween Colin and Blair before the 1 plane took off with Blair at its wheel. En route to the airport, 1 Colin had told Irina that the so- . called “most dangerous man" was Jonathan Dove who conducted two ndian sc bool a, one in Learmonth, 1 the other In Wolverine. While fly- ' ing, Colin talked to Irina of hie life i at Learmonth and its fur-trapping activities. She astonished him by ' saying that she io going to marry “Rod” Selkirk. Battling a snowstorm, Blair managed an emergency landing on Trappers Lake where they sought shelter from Alec Gunn, veteran trapper. While the latter conducted Irina ashore, Colin and Blair talk in the piano's cabin. They discuss her fsther end the dangerous Dove, and then Nate Tennant, whom some Indiana call “Woman Hawk." Finally, Colin asks, “What do you make of her!" referring to Irina Meredith. IfW CHAPTER SIX '’ "Rhe’s attractive, and she’s Intelligent" Blair hesitated. “And something more. I have the feeling that she knows what she wants out of life and she’s willing to pay the price o get it She can’t be much older .han I am, and she makes me feel like a kid in comparison. But 1 don’t think she’s very happy." Bowing their beads against the wind, they followed the trail along the ridge and emerged upon a little clearing where, for the first time in two years, Colin saw his own mud-ehinkM cabin and behind it, back among the spruce, the smaller cabin where Alec lived. It was warm inside, and a kettle on the stevo sang its high song of contentment One end of the room was piled with steel traps, snow shoes, retching board*, and barf°r doff'••ns. Irina sat at the table helping Alec peel potatoes. and, catching Colin’s smile, she gave a little gesture of helplessness with the paring knife. “I’" no' good at this," she said simply. Colin laughed. "Alee can use th** peerings for potato ehips.' “Alee has been telling mo about JS*’ .Jf laid <Jown h « r knife. «• *hat you know more about the foraata and the ways of animals than even the Indians. He •aid you spent two winters by your- £ tha’t?"* ar b * r ’ Why d ‘ d ZOU . Colin held his' hands out to the warmth of the stove. “Maybe to learn something about fur animals. 1 wrot * I h® o * , ‘ w * t 'h«m that nobody ever bothered reading.” * “TkaV’«"• Mid thoughtfully, “was not the whole reason." He smiled. “Ara you on. of thorn I who must always have a romantic reasons" might be the logical one." i, H® did not answer, gaw . and .Mac heaped the stov, high with

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dent. Rose Raudenbuah; vice-presi-dent. Betty Sipe; secretary. Janet Bryan; news reporter, Dolores browning and the song leader, Enid Ripley The name of the club was changed from the “Up and at. It" club to the "Go Get ’er" club. Decatur Enrollment in the Decatur girls 4-H club will be taken in room

dry logs until it glowed cherry red. Snug and warm, they sat around i the fire, smoking, while Colin helped Alec skin the two otter and a red fox caught that morning. It was an old tale to Colin and to Blair, but Irina was vastly interested and with the fascination of a child fondled the soft fur. “What happens to them now?” she asked. “Alec dries them." Colin answered, “and sells them to the Hendrik’s Bay Company. They’re bundled up and sent to New York to be auctioned off — millions of them, from all over northern Canada. Then they go to the four corners of the world, so that men ean do what men have been doing since the world began —clothe their women in fura.” Irina looked up at him. "You make it sound very primitive." He laughed. “It is. But so are love and hate and war." Walking across the room, Colin pointed with his pipe to a large map on the wall. “See this dot, almost in the shadow of the North Pole? That’s a trading post. It’s already a six-months’ winter night up where that dot is, and one white man is living there alone, with a dog team and a short-wave radio. Once a year a boat comes in with food and supplies and to taka away the furs he traded from the Eskimos. “See these other dots? They’re all trading posts of the Bay Company, and there’s just one reason for their existence—fur. The desire of men to please their women—the desire of women to be alluring in men’s eyes. So we have you ladies to thank for every dot on that map, and for the fact that all this country isn’t empty of human life." Irina looked across at Blair Benedict. “Is he always so philosophic?" Blair was pulling down the blankets of the farther bunk. “It’s just his way of signing off. He’s leaving us with his shining thought for the day. At least I hope so. I’m dead.” Colin knocked the ashes from his pipe. “1 gather we’re being thrown out, Alec.” Followed by the Indian, he went out into the night The snow had slackened, and a few stars were glittering coldly as the two men eroased the clearing and entered the smaller cabin. The penetrating ehill of disuse filled the room, .and? pulling off his boots, Colin rolled up among the blanket* while the Indian laid a fire ready for morning. The eight of a doxen furs drying made Colin ask, “Alec, what do the trappers think about Dove?" “lie gives good prices—the white trappers don’t like him,” “What about the Indians?" “Our old men don’t trust him." "Do you?” "I wouldn’t know." Alee blew out the lamp. “Something funny about Dove," the Indian’s voice came through the dark nose. “How can he pay better prices than the company, when everybody says the company is losing money?” “ W hy doesn't someone ask Dove?" “They did. Dove said the company makes plenty, cays they’ve been robbing the trappers for two hundred years.” Colin lay baek and pulled the blankets higher. He could hear the wind in the treetops above and through the window saw a solitary shaft of moonlight, and his thoughts flashed back to another night when the moon wae shining and Dove walked by him, smiling. In the darkness Corin cloud bls eyes against that memcry. All that was past, and nothing could be done about ft: the thing that mattered was the future, apd, whatever happened, be had left Dove behind him in Winnipeg. Thanks te two women, ho had gained tho om th&g bo needed atost —time...

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At the thought, he ns again, stand, i „• in that» rota*, faring him vith Indfl and the light touching ter heard again the quirt not frightened.” Tomorrow. Colin was asleep. H lie woke to the crackle of teEB in the stove and the simmering Alec had rn*.ftafl| the window <’nlin ns from the other cabin, sM sunlight str am<-d down lake. In its warmth tMne*M| melting fr. m every treetop,lMS smell of moist earth etw M M nostrils, bearing the proisiadH dian summer —thorn when the northern wcrid kM| briefly in the warmth of a belated autumn before hand of winter closes About the edge of ing the berries of sukitsM already turn'd purple, sniMO the lake shore stretched th J familiar sky line: the one |MO pine that rose above the yellow spearheads nf takingly brilliant in sutUBSMH ing. - With a great sense of vri-MJ Colin dressed and hurried MH the clearing Iriair had > iahed breakfast and wu dnMJ on her mittens when he eatauM “Alec and I are going « she told him. ‘'lts they may radio left yesterday, and 1 W •tart worrying.” .■ “Better stop by the post Ml J Rodney that Miss MrredithislJ Colin advised. rtedUrgstsH At the tabic Irina sat i!r*| scaled behind a huge tia MM coffee while Cohn helped generously U> bannock fish. He looked at ter take wmething tial,” he warned. 'TMr««»M mile hike ahead.” , . m “I’m not very hungry, swered and lit a cigarette ■ A half hour later tM the trail and, in spite of tte warmth, the wind from «•-JH whipped the blood to as they bent to f*c >• *■* lake share. i At the first torn • fr*™' i Ir.g burst upon them, sm Alec’s dogs, chained lings, gaunt and '“j 1 I the remnants of food thrown them. . Keeping back & I shelter of the ' re * * Ljji for nearly an hour along • i trail, and at last emerge granite-ribbed banks of Ducks and innumerable g the water'* surface. •t« ice crust row and fell, l fore the wind, filling tft “L I a faint tinkle a* of brokejP i To the north Colin *» . i line of Drunken bbnd , away, Forratry ’ tower looming high »« f But now hi* eye* TJI ’ interrat on the gniuP of • that lay direct^ a i the Indian school, hctoQ » Jonathan Dove. g Three large l dock, and a fen« i Bet well apart fremtb I screened by a t h,cb * f . long. t< r stood another i storied structure .to* > I guish.bie except th. » touciicd to fire the 1 i Something un ® l ’ , I“ M > arming about 1 building. I"‘b« f Dove him.elf -and I I If within rteirwW i • <

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