Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1944 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DBCATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated ■aterad at the Decatur, Ind., Port (XBCD M Bmo&4 ClOl Mattar J. H. Heller President JL B. H'RhouM, Bec*y * Baa. Mgr. DM D. Haller Vice-President SubwHptkNi Single Coptea .* .04 One week by carrier..._. .20 By Mail In Adams, Allen, Jay and Wells rautiee, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wort counties, Ohio, *4.60 per year; *2.60 for six month; 81.35 for three months; 60 cents tor one month. Elsewhere: *6.60 per year; *B.OO for six months; *165 for three months; 60 cents for one month. Men and women in the armed forces *8.60 per year or *I.OO for three months. Advertising Rates made Known on Application. National Representative BCHEERER A CO. 15 Lexington Avenue, New York 86 E. Wacker Drive. Chicago, ill The Victory gardens are beginning to look like producers and a couple of weeks more will do a lot for them. O—O Some farmers have attached lights to their tractors and are working through to midnight rm their field* to catch up and they will do It too. —o The soft ball season will open soon and there is much interest being manifested. You can enjoy a-couple of hours almost any eve•ateg this way and it’s the best way to relax we know of. —o The waa|s paper and tin can pick-up will not occur until next Saturday, we are informed. Well, if you have them ready Just set them aside for they will he appreciated Just as mu<h next week. O—O The Fifth War Rond campaign will start June sth in Indiana and continue through July Sth. Each war plant worker is asked to buy an extra *IOO bond between now and the close of the campaign. O—O America lost one of her greatest novelists this week in the death at La Jolla. California, of Harold Bell Wright. 72. His story, ‘The Shep herd of the Hills" was one of the sweetest ever written and a dozen others were among the best sellers in their day. O—O The Milwaukee Brewers seem to have a ball team that would do well In either of the major leagues. They defeated Toledo recently 28 to 0 and look like winners. If Charlie Grim, who built the Brewers, can do as well with the Cubs • Ina year he will prove his ability as a manager. O—O Even in Indianapolis they are having trouble becaum- droves of dogs are destroying Victory gard ens. Nothing Is more exasperating and the man who devotes hours to growing a garden only to have It wrecked In a few moments certainly has a right to feel Justified in hurling a few brickbats. —o—o S'-nator George believe* that « forty percent reduction in federal taxes for individuals and corporations will htt possible within a year after the war is over. Since the senator is the chairman of the senate finance committee, this pounds encouraging. Any way that would be a good start on the road to normalcy. For a copy of the Decatur Daily Democrat go to Loee Bros. Restaurant The Stopback on sale each evening 4c

Health experts tell us that the way to keep comfortable during the hot months is to use "psyrology" which means you are to keep your mind on those days of last January and February when the temperature registered from ten to twenty above zero. That doesn't sound as reasonable or effective as the code of the late Dr. Hurty who advised: “eat less, avoid heavy food and don’t overindulge in iced drinks " Don Stiver, director of public safety for Indiana and the state police are busy checking those who have automobUe licenses to ascertain whether or not they are complying with the financial responsibility law. An Idea of the magnitude of this Job Is shown by the fact that suspension of driving privileges, pending investigation, was imposed on 13,196 drivers since January let. if you are In an accident in which the property damage probably exceeds *25 don't fail to report to the police authorities. It's wise and it will save money and trouble. O—O Reconstruction Period: The war will determine the Important fact that the Nazis and the Japs arc not going to conquer and control the world, but it will leave many difficult problems in its wake. The people of America already are giving serious thought to these problems. They have to do with reconstruction. In the first place the government must make adequate provision for the men who are wounded in battle. They must be nursed buck to health. They must be provided with proper recreation and rehabilitation. The great armies will come home to be demobilized and ex-service men must be given a place in civilian life and private employment. The reconversion of bualnesa, large and small, is now under consideration. as is the question of full 1 employment. Businessmen are working on these tough jobs, while they still turn out the implements of war. As soon as possible after the fighting ir< ended the government and public opinion should force the liquidation of the purely wartime agencies with their hordes of employes. Wartime agencies cannot become permanent agencies and wartime restrictions cannot become permanent restrictions. The American 1 people do not like regimentation ’ and they will stand for it only when they believe it in necessary. This means that the people will 1

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hav-> to resume more responsibilities personally. Free men have to assume responsibilities. There is no other way to freedom. The reconstruction will not lie so bad provided the people of the United States continue to use their beads and their common sense. Tiny inuet work out these prob lems in a spirit of unity around many conference tables. — Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. ■' 1 ■ -o- - J Modern Etiquette I By ROBERTA LEE Q What should one do if someone reaches acron* another person in order to shake hands? A. This i* not good manners, but. if it is done you must accept the offered it and. and at the aume time beg ufie pardon of the person acror* whom you reach. <J. If a young widow is to be married again, what color gown should ehe wear? A. She may wear a pretty dress of any color with the exception of white. Q. Is it <dillKatory that a note accompany a gift? 'A No; it I* not obligatory but always add* a touch of friendliness to the gift.

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♦ — ♦ Twenty Years Aqo •__ Today __ J IMay 27—'Dr, and Mrs. W. KSmith hear their son-in-law broad caat in Spanish overotattoo KDKA. Thirty people killed ami many Injured in cyclone that swept over Alabama and Mississippi. Walter J. Krick selected priuclp-■ al of Decatur public schools. Denis Wertadberger, 44. dies at Rochester. Psi lota ai sorority entertains with a dinner at the Murray hotel, honoring eight pledge*. I Household Scrapbook I By ROBERTA LEE Squeak* The swing or other moving article will stop squeaking if a piece of old leather is hung on the hooks on which the awing suspend*. Dutt Mop To renovate the dust mop put 1 tablfwpoonful of concentrated lye in an old bucket haff full of water and Itoll it. Then rinse a few times. Cleaning irone Irons can be cleaned by mixing rottenstone with sweet oil, spreading it on a board and running the iron back and forth until bright and Clean. Pillow* Use oilcloth for an inside cover

of the porch pillows, and wash materia! for the outride. If this Is done rain cannot injure them in any way. o— — A baby Ik born every 14 seconds in the United States. ; FATS ON THE NOSE J .. Cturtrif du F»m CtutfMj TH* “Lucite" crystal-dear no** of a Martin bomber I* on* of th* largest plartio piece* *v*r manufactured on a ma** production bad*. An *e*«ntlal Ingredient In plastic* for war us* I* u*«d kitchen fat.

\vli7ii •* n*i || Ho? * SRAUMfc- { Many times in this* column 1 have stressed the matter of courtesy In driving; courtesy to ’be car ahead, to the car following, to the pedestrian, and to the people In your own car. Dimming of lights is an act of courteay. It is also a good safety measure. The drivers of oncoming cars will not be blinded by the glare from your headlights and will be better table to remain on their side of the road. Another courteous act which promotes highway safety can and should Ibe practiced iliy night drivers when they are following other cars. How many times have you been blinded by the reflection in your rear-vision mirror of the headlights of the car traveling behind you? When following a car at night, dim your lights. Pedestrian* on city street* have been injured because they were tenvponirlly blinded by the glare from toodiright headlights. Many municipalities request driven) to dim their lights iwhlle driving through the city limits* in order to protect pedestrian* as well as other motorists. 'By driving carefully and obervIng wha' may lie termed "'he courtesies of the road" you protect not only your life l»ut the lives of your passengers and fellow motorist* Remember to dim your lights. Dimming them is a safe gesture as well a* an act of courtesy. ‘“ACTIVITiES OF * ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUBS »— ■ -4 Dscatur The Decatur 4-H club held their first meeting of the season In the home economic room at the Juniorsenior high school. The following officers were elected: president, Joan Von Gunten; vice-president, Susan Bowman; secretary, Kristone Striker; new* reporter, Sarah Krick; song leader. Jacky Hite. These officers will meet Tuesday morning with Miss Worthman to

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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN "Liaten, Olsen” — Colin’s dinlike for the man *aa faat becoming viai- . bio—“Alec and I trapped the Upper Nelson before you ever came into this country. And before that, Alec’a father used it as his trapping grounds. Everybody knows that’s Alec's territory, and every- ' body reapecta it You’ll save trouble for yourself if you respect it, too.” Critically Olsen looked Colin over. ' "I vc heard a lot about you.” He thumbed the blade of his knife. ‘Some people in this country think you know a lot But I think you're a meddlesome old woman. What’s a white man got sticking up for a breed? It would be better for this country if we took the trap lines away from all of ’em—Dove’s outfit included.” As Colin walked back to hla canoe, Olsen followed Colin to the edge of the stream, then rasped, "If you and that breed buddy of yourn start layin’ traps up there, it’ll be just too bad. I’m workin’ for Nate Tennant, and I’m doin’ it Nate Tennant’a way.” ni^ e ??. • srubby finger at Blair. "Besides, Nate ain’t goin’ to hke the company you keepBlair looked up quickly. "Don’t worry about me, Olsen.” "1 ain’t worryin’. I just figure I made a mistake when 1 thought you was Nate Tennant’s girt If you y ° W ® P With Olsen saw the change in Colin’s eyes—and stopped. _ “ had «t*PPod forward you don t want to get hurt on a nice sunny afternoon like this, do you? Olsen did not move. Neither did he answer. But the hand still held the knife, and Colin felt Blair’s touch on his sleeve. “Don't.” she whispered, "please.” Neither man stirred. Poised, they •tood with watchful eyes, each waiting for the other’s move. Then S r iT.i f * r to J th *. • outh • boat’s whistle earne deeply rolling, and at the sound Olsen started. Slowly he moved back, and without another look at Rae hurried to his cabin. Again Colin felt a tug on his •‘Come”* nd B1 * lr ’• low-voiced, As they turned upstream, Blair 014 <.r». h.„, s2fra^ , “ "Will this mean trouble between Nate and you?” “f* 1 OT th * P“«‘W shore. Colin made no direct reply. BkiV?T th *u‘ n /r rou * h «"*•• Blair, he said at last, "and more trouble is coming up on this boat. The Crees aren’t going to submit to an invasion of white trappers like this. Nate knows all that, but he ‘ and I have a feeling bes a hand in this whole scheme. Colin looked back. "You “X J )lMn onc * worl «'d for Dove?” w n Do ** b “ ild the Hall. Why?” “D® y ’ u ««PP*»* Olsen to still working for Mr. Dove?” • "But how?" *• '**•■»» 1 «? 7 Nate.” ’ A She shook her head. “It’s getting complicated for mej_- —

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plan the summer program The schedule tor the week follows: Tuesday, clothing, first year. St. Joe school 3 and the Lincoln school 2. Wednesday. 3 o’clock—first aid. Thursday. 3 o’clock—Baking, first class. Friday 9 o’clock—Baking, second class. All girls are requested to bring pencil and paper, Merry ma ids > The Root Township Merrymaids, met at the Monmouth high school • May 18, with 12 members present. - Sewing and baking was done un- • der the supervision of the leaders, ; Mrs. R. Rice and Mrs. L. Daniels. , Refreshments were served by the , hostesses. Carolyn Lew ton and Mary Owens. i The next meeting will be held June 1. ’ Farmerettes ) The "Hoosier Farmerettes" held

"Sometimes I think it is for me. And there may be more complications at Dove’s dinner party this evening." Colin opened the throttle until the water curled in a long ripple beneath the bow. "Let’s see what the boat brings in.” They were farther downstream than they realized and, when they came in sight of Lcarmonth, the little two-deck steamer was already snorting its way to the dock where dozens of eager hands seized the hawsers, and a tinkle of the ship’s bell gave the order to utop the engine. The dock swarmed with peoplewhites, Indians, and breeds. Everyone was there. Men and women from the missions, freighters and trappers, coming in to get their last mail and their winter purchases of traps, harness for dog teams, snowshoes, ammunition, and —more important still—their last supply of food. A sense of excitement and expectancy. A sense of lurking danger, too. Colin eaught it the instant he climbed the bank. Up beyond the dock, withdrawn from the others, stood a group of Cree Indians and breeds. They spoke little; they did not smile, but their eyes fixed steadily on the boat—they were awaiting the arrival of Tennant’s trappers. Selkirk and three mounted police officers stood a little back from the dock, the mountiea colorful in their red coats and striped breeches, chatting casually, but alert and waiting. At the drop of the gangplank, Colin turned toward the boat. The decks were piled high with freight, and from the hold came the lowing of cattle and the squeal of hogs. On the dock, Irina stood with Ma Corrigale. From his bridge, the captain waved to Ma. “I brought your eowt” he bellowed. “What do you mean, ’cow’l I ordered two.” The skipper made a funnel of bis two hands. "One died." "You mean starvod'to death. It’s a wonder anything survives a trip on that boat except the cockrMchts/’ The crowd Joined in the laugh as Ma climbed over the rail and went aboard. From the direction of the trading post, Nate Tennunt came toward them, hatless, his thick black hair glittering In the sunlight As ho forced his way through the crowd, ho towered over every man ,on the dock—ano his eyes were on Irina. Briefly Blair presented Telnant, : and, smiling up at him, Irina ea- ' tended a small, mittened hand that ; looked incredibly tiny in Nate's , huge paw. . "But how big you are!" she oxj claimed. t Tennant laughed with spontanei ous pleasure white hie eyes moved > over her face, and his hand hold ( hers until quietly she disengaa 4 it declaring, "I’ve heard all about you I from Ma Corrigale.” Nate’s smile broadened. "I’m the had hoy of L-esra-or.U, Mm &!•»•- dith. Due for a dreadful end. but ; in the meantime I try to enjoy myself."

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"Hey, Tennant!" On tt« dcck a cr.wd u£ men wa» to the rail. Nate waved. "That’s myetoME ment of trapper*. Wild, ■ sons of the trap line." ||Bi Colin counti■ 1 them. Thirtyh^^V ( Stocky, jH>w> r:' n.en.de>p4 broad of shoulder, and rough field clothes. Men minds an.l bodies were ror.<iiti«M|| by away of life that had peared from every frontier Am< rica < xcept n.e fur the North. Colin turned to Ternant. did you dig up that buaky tion of playmat. ”’ Nate’s eves were "Oh. here and there." |H "They look mure like than trappers.” HH "They may have to be a • WK bath l» fore th.' «iliter’s Walking over to the beat. TMffif nant was noisily received by men who cam. trooping gangplank, should, ring dund Mmßn and bedding r"!!“. .>:'.ge-erin;U«lJ|| i the dock, giad to "e arhore. A minutes later (. im »;>» i - h,w 1 them. I Steadily the unloading for captain and cr> » were • start south before s Midden might make progress ■ worse hold I ' it.; ri.-u.'.«r t.. i out a long winter. i Busy groups, B< nedirt sm < among them, were r»r'mr Jlm I boxes, crates, and toon canoes filled to the r , were starting -1? •' ,r ’ , > country, to trapp- rs cabm*. , villages, and hmeiy n-..’Mi>n,. By far the largest pile was marked for the ‘ and, although the shape ' gave Colin no due to the it seemed to him th,t . ’ Benedict handled th« special care. Dove choked ™ one as they eame out of then call-d his fn-hsn. ' carrying the freight up to tractor that st<x»l ready W ' port it to the school. And it was st lh ” ■ waiting spark struck fh"«•■ , Either by accident of L to Colin it seemed by dr 1 Os Dove’s Indian; stumbled . trapper’s bedroll and kno « . into the river. With s t angry owner shoud m i aside and, jumping ,n . ( || 1 1„W water, threw the b. J ■ H on the“dock wher. h. ; amid the laughter o hi. U M Even then all " I, « h ' :, off quietly had not w - to him. "So you nvw bey t puahed around’ book » M s Lha’a laughing at you. Face flushed, lh« »“ 41n< |B - bedroll turned dian made as if t rtrufk ” the trapper tdocke<lh hjj d acronfl th® fiice wi ? and th *JbS’ 1, staggered back. FW u breeds rose an ai«r • u , ryj at first but soon •*’ U ’ n f ur< M a and as one man th‘> i- ward. _ , jaJ) 1 CWromn »’ T “ » W tmmwM w aw r “