Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 186, Decatur, Adams County, 7 August 1944 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. incorporated Entered at tba Bscaiar. Ind., Pont • Office as Second Clou Matter. I. H. Heller. ... President A. R. Holtbouse. Sec y. A Bus. Mgr Dick D. Heller ,™ Vice President Subscription Rates Single Copies I -94 One week by carrier ..... .20 By Mall In Adame, Alien. Jay and Wells count lea, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wort counties, Ohio, 14 69 per year; 12.69 for six months; 1135 for three months; 50 cents for one month. Elsewhere: 15 60 per year; 53.00 tor six months; 1165 for three months; to cents for one month. Men and women In the armed forces |3 5O per year or fl.oo tor three months. Advertising Rates Made Known en Application. National Representative SCHEERER A CO. 16 Lexington Avenue, New York N B. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Hl. Buy another bond or two this month. Help win the war this year If possible. Ronds wiM grow in value. Your money will slip away from you if you are not careful how you invest it. Turn It over to Uncle Sam aud help him help ypu. —o- ... Those Christmas gifts for servlet people overseas should be in the malls between September 15th and October 15th to guarantee deliveries in time for the Santa Claus period. —o— A few showers occasionally will m an millions of dollars io the farmers of the midwest. Even some crops that look like they can't make It would come back if they get enough moisture. —o The governor's session In St. Louis showed convincingly that Dewey and Bricker are against Roosevelt and Truman. We had an idea they were before they went to all the trouble of convening from twenty states —o We used to hear occasionally about "civilised" warfare. The robots and other machines used in the present conficts have surely proven there is no "slch" thing. War is a wasteful and unnecessary act of men who seek power. The peace treaties should be so written that there will be no possibility of future wars. —o— The war is not ov«r. perhaps no where near it. Until the last shot is fired tn Europe w» must mainlain our strength. To let up even a little would he to give- the enemy a big advantage. Inspired by the success of their robot bombs they would grasp any turn their way. Back the boys who am ottering their all. Buy more bonds. —o < Phil Sauers, city chairman of the paper salvage campaign and the Boy Scouts who assisted him appreciate the cooperation of the- people of Decatur and urge yopir continuance. Il's more tmporLint now th»n ever that all the psfper be salvaged that is possible. Start saving now for the next pick-up the last Saturday of the motel n —ao ■ The election of T. H. Gehrig to be district commander of the American Legion is pleasing to his many friends hare a# well aa over the district. The oieclloe was tneld at Angola. He succeeds Dsn Mt<n■SSSSSSM9MBMSBBESSHSSHB?

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son of Angola. Mr. Gehrig has been active In Legion circles for years and bag earned tbe high honor which now come to him. -+-— The Reppert Auction School opened its mid-summer term here today. For many years these special sessions have attracted men from all over this country and Canada They take a three weeks course of Intensified training that prepares them for a salesmanship career. We welcome the new class and assure them of excellent treatment not only by those in charge of the school but by our cilisens generally —o The diner building on Madison street will be used as a Youth center, supported by the Community Fund Use of the room tas been provided free of charge by Adams Post 43 It will be properly furnished and will provide pleasure tor hundreds of youngsters until a better place can be built or secured. It's as important as thing can be that we provide clean and wholesome entertainment for the teen boys and girls and this is a step in the right direction. —o Fred R Harden. 31. Is tbe twentyseventh man from this county or formerly a resident here, who has died in the second world war. He met his death on July 15th in France and the .sad news reached his parents here Friday, Fred was popular here, attended the Decatur high school and prior to his Induction In the army was employed at the Decatur Casting Company's plant. He was well liked by all who knew him and tbe news of hia passing is sincerely regretted. The sympathies of the entire community go out to th<- bereaved family and relatives. —o Congratulations to First Lieutenant George C. Walton, who has received appointment as a chaplain in the United States armed forces and will report August 35th It Is an honor aud a recognition for a high grade minister who will meet every assignment with the determination to do his best. Rev. Walton, who has served as pastor of tbe First Presbyterian church of Decatur for twelve years, applied for a commission as a chapla'n many months ago and had concluded he would not be called. Notice of acceptance and orders to report came therefore somewhat as a surpriselie and his family have many good friends here, all of whom while appreciating the great opportunity offered to serve, deeply degret hia departure, wish them success add opportunity to renew scqnaintance and friendship when tbe wars have ended. —o A Safety Program: A 10 point program tor post war highway safety waa announced at Chicago this week by 40 national organisations representing labor, agriculture, business and industry, war veterans and women s groups The program, published by the National Hsfsty Council, called for action now to meet “the complex problems that will arise when restrict lons on travel are lifted" The proposed action including building "safety Into all new highway construction;” competent city and state trade engineering services; rebuilding depleted police depsrtmem* and providing adequate personnel training; expanded facilities and regulations for vehicle inspection Tbe program further called for expaded accident reporting: more specialisation in handling traflic cases In court; improvsd drivsr licensing; resumption of accident reporting and analyses; expansion of safety Instruction in schools; programs sf safety education fur adult drivers and pedestrians: revision of laws necessary to affect !«preve«tßt> Kenneth Celestas of beatlie. Wash , chairman of the

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f Ago Aug 7 Mrs. ElizaAe sh Lammert files suit against the city ol Decatur demanding |3,oo<* for injuries received when she fell into a coal sbvte. J. T Johnson irtwerve* his NDtn birthday by walking two tnilos Ham Magids. former Berne man. Ils under arrest in Russia for illegal trading in BRieria. Fanny th hindler of Berne applies for a passport to Combo. Africa. Bbo will ‘eave Septesuber 11 as a mips for •'!. Dr True Gottschalk return* from Panama Canal, where be has been employed in a government hospital. — -— *1 ♦— • Q. What expenses of a wedding are borne by the family of the bride? <A. The bride or her fam iy must provide the trousseau, personal attire. invitations and announcements.. decorations for the church or home, music conveyances for the ‘bridal party, tbe bride's gifts to her bridesmaids their bouquets, and any entertainment that follows tbe ceremony y. Should a woman, who is tracommiltee responsible for drafting the program, said there were 35,96!' traffic deaths in 1941, the last prewar year, and that highway accidents have taken 750.000 lives in this country since 1900.

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i tveling alone and registering at a hotel, akways use the prefix "Miss" or IMrs"? A Yes. uiways. Q. la it necessary that a hostess _ always rise when a guest is leaving. as well as arriving? * >A. Yes. always, and whether the guest is a man or a woman. It ie exceedingly discourteous if she does not. > 0 . f Household Scrapbook I H By ROBERTA LEE | Rubber and Leather Cement (A risWlier and leather cement can k be made by dissolving 1 ox. gutta percha in ‘i P> of chloroform. Clean the parts to be cemented, cot ver both parts with the solution and 4 allow it to dry for about 30 ininUtts Then warm both parts an-i join rhem. pressing firmly until dry. Enlarged Peres j For enlarged pores mix 6 ounces I elderflower water. ’■» ounce eau de J cologne. 1 dram tincture of benzoin, do grains tannic add, and apply Wice daily. Shoe Polish t df the shoe polish has become dry . and hard, because of leaving the lid . off. moisten it with a few drops of ( kerosene. GERMANS EVACUATE prom Pago I) _ south bank of the Arno from three . miles east of the city limits to ; Montelupo. 12 miles west of Florence. with the exception of small enemy pockets northeast of .Montelupo and south of Signa. • « In the hills northwest of Aresxo. t Indian troops pressed forward to reach Mount Capanlno. nine miles northwest of Arezzo. They met a

counter-stuck, on nearby .Mount Grillo and Basso Della Regina. The latter, with an altitude of 3.741 feet, and similar points, were de-; fended strongly by German machine guns and mortars and made this difficult lighting country. Sgt. SCHLAGENHAUF lOsatlaued Press Page 1) member of the Linn Grove Evangelical church and the Elks lodge at Bluffton. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are three brothers. Homer of Wells county, Vaughn of Marion and Robert of near Fort Wayne, and one sister, Miss -Mary Schlagenhauf, at home. O— . — - $4,000 IN BONDS TO (Continued Prom Page 1> Vraclu arrived in the United States recently with other members of air group 16. which compiled one of the most specUcular record* of the Paciflc war. Fighter pilots of the much decorated group shot down 135 enemy aircraft, believed to be the record for a car-rier-based spadron. The Hoosier ace destroyed 16 more Jap plane* on the ground, but under the navy'* scoring system these do not count in hi* individual combat record. In addition, be was credited with two probable* and a 7.000-ton enemy transport. Hi* greatest day waa over ihe Marianas June 19 when be sent six Nippon dive bombers smoking into wstery graves. Vraclu attributed all hl* success to teamwork and breaks. Lone wolf tactics, he said, lead to nothing but disaster. During hi* year of duly in the Paciflc, the ace. who H unmarried, participated iu 46

Local lady’s Father Is Taken By Death . ■■■■ Fred Bleke Funeral Tuesday Afternoon Fred Bleke. 73. father of Mrs. James Wall of this city, died Baiurday ssfteinoon at Glenn Eden Springs at Lake James after an illneM of 10 years. He Ihud in Fort Wayne until 15A4. when be retired to a farm in DeKalb county, later moving to the lake. Surviving are the wife. Elenora; lour daughters. Mrs. Wail of Decatur. Mrs flOmer Mueller and Mrs. Etßward -Miller of Fort Wayne and dfrs. Floyd Huff of Gary, six grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services will be held al die Scheumanu funeral home in Fort Wayne Tuesday afternoon a*. 2 o'clock. with Rev. i’aui Miller offieffiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn memorial park YANKS BATTER (Uoauaees From rags w including a light cruiser. At least nine barges, two of them filled with troops, also were sunk At the same time, this combined aerial and naval power blasted ground installations, airfields and towns on Muko Jima. Anl Jlina. Haha Jima and Chichi Jima in the Bonin* and Iwo Jima in the Volcano islands. Nimltz said the town of Ornura on Chichi Jima was destroyed by shellfire. Six enemy planes were shot down over Iwo Jima and six others destroyed and five damaged on the ground, while one was wrecked on the ground at Chichi Jima. Sixteen American planes carrier strikes from the Gilberts to the Marianas. For tbe months he flew as wingman for the late Lt. Comdr ‘Butch* Edward O'Hare. Forced down twice, once by enemy flak over Truk and once by i mechanical trouble on the way to Palau. Vraclu was rescued each time by a destroyer. The son of Mr and Mrs. Alexander Vraclu. Br., East Chicago, he wears the Distinguished Flying Cross and the air medal. He participated in football and track while at De Pau* university, where he was graduated w|t,h a degree in sociology.

CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE BETH SIGHED and picked up her soup spoon. She didn’t even look up when Andrea fled from the dining room with eyes and cheeks hot as flame after Beth made her sharp retort. Dinner in the Ronald household, if ever there was one. would never have a dull moment Not with Andrea making a habit of flouncing away from the table every time she got in a peeve. Maybe an ever-loving Jim would go after her and cajole her back into a happy frame of mind, but Beth was through with all that Stolidly she plowed through watery soup, breast of veal, carrots and peas, apple pie and coffee. Then quite calmly she got up and went up to the Merrill girl’s room, as it Andrea were not in the house, and played gin rummy unUl midnight Andrea could have been in Tirabuctoo. Sunday morning she came back from church and looked tn the living room for her, now full of contrition, but Andrea, someone said, had gone out at 11 and said shs wouldn’t be back that day. Beth went up to see what AnIrea had borrowed. It was almost Impossible to believe she hadn’t borrowed anything, but she hadn’t Beth began to realise that Andrea was mad clear through. Monday morning they met for the first time at the breakfast table. Andrea looked up and said nothing. “Have a good time at the party?" Beth asked. “Very good. Os course Tm not a xtUiant conversationalist" “That won’t bother me this nornlng," Beth informed her, lookng at her watch. ’T’ve six mlnates to catch my breakfast" It went on that way for a week, ’oliteneas at breakfast and dinner. No evening dates together. Andrea iad two dates that week with ftmtoe and played bridge one tight with some girls. By Saturday •he was tired of being aloof and treated Beth at dinner Ume as if lotting had happened. Beth was <lad to have the storm over. “Dot's take a long walk tomor■ow, Beth- Andrea proposed. Til co to church with you and after unch we’U take a realhike." They started out a little after aoss had a new. purposeful look they were awsre of an odd undat- > urrent tn the air.

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and 19 filers weie loat to enemy antiaircraft fire in the two-day assault. Nimltx made no mention of damage to warships. The toll inflicted In the raids brought the Japanese losses since the beginning of the Marianas campaign on June in to; ship*— 56 sunk, four probably sunk. 86 damaged or possibly sunk; planea —931 destroyed. 37 probably destroyed and 160 damaged. In the same period the Lnited States lost 198 planes and suffered damage to four ships. In the Guam operations, Nimltx disclosed that fighter planea of the fourth marine aircraft wing are now operating from the newlywon airfield on Grote peninsula in close support of the ground forces which battered their way through strong Japanese defen-

be hurrying to some special destination. And all the can." "There are always lots of can In Washington," Andrea said, “but 1 do feel something in the air. Shall we walk out toward the White House?” “No, Beth said, “let’s go thia way." On Pennsylvania avenue, traffic was moving slowly, an endless stream of great black official can moving the distance of a block between lights. Pedestrians moved in a stow, steady flow past the iron picket fence around the White House grounds, casting somber faces toward the great white building. On their faces was a. stunned, hushed look. Inside the White House radio men and newspaper correspondents from all over the country, summoned by telephone from their peace-time Sabbath, were waiting, white-faced, tense, for the appearance of Steve Early. The president was tn his study, close to a telephone. On Massachusetts avenfte, rianteyed house-boys peered through the curtains of the Japanese embassy to watch the police keeping back the ominous crowds gathering there. In the rear of the building, a small firs was started and yellow smoke drifted up from burning papers. In Pittsburgh, San Franeteco, Omaha, Kansas Qty, London and Berlin, in every town and city, hamlet and whistle stop | n the United States, men and women sat by their radios, stunned beyond speech. At Peart Harbor the dead and dying lay, S OW miles away. Andrea Barnes and Beth Kinnan warmed their hands around cups of steaming chocolate in a little store run by a Greek, and decided that a two-hour walk was enough oo a day whicj, even ths sun could not make less Weak. T*t’s go home and wM until dinner-time," Andrea proposed. got me down, aH Ihla psychicstuff, feeling something In the air of yours gives me the creeps.” “It could have happened," Beth said to herself. "It could have." It was just half past four when they wont Into the house At first they thought there was no one there they usually heard voices In the living room on Sunday ifter-n<xm-and then they sow that the living room was filled. Everyone In the house seemed to be there, all eyes turned to the radio, which was on. They heard the voice of a news commentator, and the click of knitting needles That w« all. atara it; Jlfirt/g

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■ far as is known ncfilj on Hawaii and i made wholly [ when both nations M I —and were delnmi® , hour or so of ths to■ nese aniteesador Si J Envoy Kuruso hal pfl State Department at® the secretary of nene reply to ths M memorandum of 1 " ’As soon as the attack <-n ManlUM was received the departments fluhet <■ ately to the pr’wWffi i White House, tbeM K aident directed tbM vy to execute d I prepared orders defense of the Unite ■ , " “The president the secretary of «■ , secretary of the nw«| , are being taken to M greasional leaders. I Andrea came Nd ■ ' stairs and for a low "j two white faced jgj ] each other. Then ttejl and held, and slowly -Ml ’ the living room. a „ J *Jt happen it ; Just after you went the first announce!** 1 told. “The Japs bom* J . ber Just before eighty Jimi I His name wm » PJI I hearts of the two p l 1 huddled together ® ’ Washington living ' tor the news flash- -| : over the radio. w*iti®fj thousands of others *T . most important ne« ’ 1 were the At a quarter of 1 caster broke In to I stet, Steve Earlys*1 just come out of «« f I executive offices to —; i lowing announcement I TUwwrtment has House with a I only a ■ unities. This report rotary dead at VM. «•$ > wounded at more ‘her Andrea rose and i room, the color h" . once more, her » tf P r Beth caught up . turned and smiled- , i Ing to worry ahoutj*" i dead, out of Jtan to aafe.'On* to 7g I On the , a silent throng st«M I loading of • i as one man, they 1 , determined ft harbor. beyond i wny mW***