Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 42, Number 239, Decatur, Adams County, 9 October 1944 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO Incorporated Enterod at the Decatur. Ind., Pont Office as Second Class Matter. 1. H. Heller President A R. Ho thouse, Sec y, de Bus. Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vice-President Subscription Rates Single Copies I .04 One week by carrier -20 By Mail In Adame. Allen, Jay and Wells counties, Indiana, and .Mercer and Van Wert counties, Ohio, 34 50 per year; 1250 for six month: 11.35 Cor three months; 50 cents for one month. Elsewhere: 35.50 per year; 33.00 for six months; 3155 for three months; 60 cents for one month. Men and women in the armed forces 33 50 per year of 3100 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. Did you register? You have until midnight tonight. Unless you have done so yon can't vote November "th. —o Start in now to save- papers, magazines and tin cans for the next drive which will come in about a month. O—O With election day only fo.tr weeks away the candidates nnd the party workers are redoubling their efforts that every voter may know the issues and be Interested in going to the polls. —o Don’t double park and don’t forget to obey the one hour parking < rules in the down town district. It will save you trouble as well as the police officers whose du'y It Is to enforce theae regulations. The Brownies may lack punch at the bat but they make up for it considerably in team work with each individual using his head every 1 minute. Some times in sports and 1

ill other paths of life the desire to win in the best trait we can have. Soldier ballots have been mailed to 631 Adams county men and women in the armed service*, there see in* to be some delay in the secretary o' state’* office as they come through slowly from there but they are hurried on from here as rapklly as possible. —o The gains may seem a little alow on the Siegfried line but once that -» is sufficiently shattered, the gains will exceed the two *.o four miles «— dally reported. The Allied leaders seem well satisfied with the pro X gress being made and they are in the best positions to know. —o Whether we live in the country, i In the small towns or cities or in a great metropolis, there Is one thing na-cessary to be happy. That's to live within our mkans. At 'his twiriod the wise ones are paying off their debts aud Investing in U. S bond*. They will be ready for whatever comes. -0 Let's all hope and pray tor the safety or Karl E. Human, an Adams county young man. who has been missing in action in Eranee since September 16th. He is one of six sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hainan of this city, al) serving in the armed forces. Two others have been reported wounded. —o The campaign to raise the funds with which to meet Mr. McMillen's

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offer of an airport for Adams county Is not meeting the expecta'ioiw of those in charge. It can only be done if we are far-seeing enough to prepare for a postwar program that will be in tune with the times. Don’t le* ft bog down. —o Henry L. Stimson, secretary of war and a Republican, has issued a statement tliat no political or economic (actors will enter into the army’s plans for partial demobilization of the forces when Germany

is defeated. The men will be sent home as soon as possible, depending only on their need in the service. That should nail another political yarn. —o Preside nt Roosevelt in his recent speech urged every one. regardless of party to register and to vote. It's a right the people have that should not be lightly tossed aside. Tin- president also made clear that he does not believe in communism or does he solicit the support of any voters who do. He is an American, fighting tor all the citizens of the United States and his was an honest and fair appeal of a leader who wants the future to be happy and propersous for every one. O—O This was the lust day to register and there was quite a rush or. that will probably continue until late tonight as party workers strive to interest the voters in qualifying. Now there is Just one month left to see that every one does have the chance -to cast his ballot. Don’t pass tip the chance to express yourself as an American citizen. That’s the privilege that makes you one of the most favored citizens on earth. As long as we have the right of suffrage and use it, we need not fear any serious interference with our rights.

Wendell L. Willkie: Stricken in the noontime of a useful life, Wendell L. Willkie. Hoosier born lad who rose rapidly in the business aud political world and whose name was known around the globe, died early Sunday morning In a New York hospital. He. became ill while visiting on his farm in Kush county a fewweeks ago. What was first believed to be a slight stomach ailment failed 10 yield to treatment and his condition was pronounced serious last week when a congested lung, colitis and heart trouble complicated his illness. The greatest specialists In the land attended him aud until a few hours before the end came a* 1:20 Sunday morning, extended hopes for his recovery. The famous leader was hut fifty-

two-years old, athletic in build and unusually healthy and the antioun. ement of his death has shocked and grieved his many friend* not only In Indiana but ail over till* land and in almost every country. for he was known as a friend of man who had 'he courage of his conviction.. He attended school in Indiana and was a graduate of Indiana University. He soon became a lawyer of great ability and after several years with a large rubber company at Akron. Ohio, moved on to New York City to become the president of Commonwealth Edison where he amassed a for’nne. Independent in thought, a good American, he took an active psrt

in political affairs. He supported Mr. Roosevelt in 1932. was for Mr. Landon In IM6 and tear years later was the Republican nominee tor president, receiving more than 22.000,000 vote*. He withdraw from the race tor the nomination this year but had not announced his position, evidently undecided because of the critical world situation. Mr. Wilikle wsa a greaN man whose counsel and advice will be missed during these strenuous days when men who caa think sound aud have Vie courage and ability to fiaht tor wgat they beIteve. are m badly needed.

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Scrapbook I I By ROBERTA LEE • — ♦ Too Much Salt When It Is discovered that too much salt has been added to cooking food, stretch a clean doth tightly over the vessel and eptlnkle one tablespoonful of flour over the cloth. Allow it to steam for a few minutes and the flour wilt absorb the salt. Sore Throat Eor a store throat gargle with warm solution of salt water. Another remedy id to dissolve one tenspoonful flour of sulphur In hot milk and sip slowly. Gold Lace Gold lace can be cleaned satisfactorily by rubbing it thorughly with spirits of wine. o Municipalities! of a dozen states were authorized this’yeur hy legislation to twelve increased shares of state-collected taxes and to develop new revenue sources.

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T * * in CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE t THE LAUGH died tn Hussell’s a throat as hs stood in '*• living I room of hlr home. Dan an? Anne t were standing with their arms < about ea-'- other. They tad been 1 dsnring but now they were kissing , each other. For a second -hey didn't I seem conscious of hU entry, noisy as tt bad been. Then Anne drew . back quickly with startled eyes, i Dsa turned and slowly laughed “You half scared us to death, Rus. Come on n. We’re dancing. “So 1 see." ' Anne touched the radio to shut tt off. The silence was -wlft and enveloping. She touched » hand to her hair and managed a steady voice. “How is Mrs Reynolds’" Russell's voice was tight “She isn't well. Laura says it's Just indigestion." “I'll go at once." Anne was inatantiv. almost eagerly professionaL Dan turned to her. grinning. “Don’t you want to show Rus how you've taught me to dance?" _ _a a- oeWm KBmas.

She shook her head. -Mrs. Reynolds need- me." "But this is your night off, dar- i ling." "To a nurse that doesn’t mat- i ter." 1 “Then I’M walk along with yon." She patted his arm. "You stay here. I'm running." Both men stood staring after her. Then Dan laughed and flung himself into a chair. “She's sure a funny girt- But sweet M they come. What brought you home so soon? I didnt expect you tor a long time." Russen stood very straight Tm sure you didn’t" Dan laughed. "Don’t sound so heroic. Let's have beer and I'll tall you something." , -I don’t care to hear anything. Pm very tired and 1 must get up early." “And you’re mad nt me. ton" "I have no reason to be. Have ygsir beer If you wish. But try to rememher this town io full of goosipe. All towns are. You must consider Mias Wilson." “1 dkt I pulled the shades downWhat more should I 4b?" d Rueseii *as abvdt fOTH.W.. «• qy •• •

I Modern Etiquette I By ROBERTA LEE Q Should a fork be held with prongs up or down whin eating vegetables’ A. When eating meat one should hold the fork with the prongs down Vegetables should be conveyed to the mouth on the fork, prongs of which are up. At the end of the meal the fork h placed with the knife to the right of the m ddle of the plate with the prongs up. Q What U the correct way for a divorced woman to write her name? A. if her maiden name was Grace Smith and her husband's name Charles Williams her name after divorce Is Grace Smith Williams. Q. Is it proper to introduce persons while at the taMs? A No. Tank trucks were used for hauling milk for the first time in 1914 and lb years later, in 1924, milk was hauled for thu first lime in Insula'ed tank cars.

to speak, then he changed his mind and went upstairs without a word. He fait shaky and bewildered. Dan here kissing Anne. It seemed incredible. It didn't make sense. While he’d been wondering where Anne was she bad been here, right in his own house—tn Dan's «mia. Anne really was concerned about Mrs. Reynolds, so she riade ail speed to the house. She fidn’t trust any diagnosis of Laura' a and she knew that even indigestion with no complications could be dangerous to a woman of Mrs. Reynolds' years. When she reached the house, however, she found Laura blocking the door of the old lady's room. Laura's eyes were angry. “So Russell did find you. Os course he knew where you sere. 1 don’t need you." “Better let me see your mother. Laura.” Anno was quite composed now. “I told you I am earing for Mother." Laura stamped her foot. “Have you called Dr. Banning ?* “No I don't need to. And I don't need any advice *rom you." • ohnfl /»■!! him *

"Tncn . snail can nim. f "How dare you do what I tell you . not to?" | Mrs. Reynolds’ voice cut in from ( the room. “Is that you, Anno? Come in, 1 want to talk to yon." Fo- a moment Anne thought ! Laura was going to ihruat her back physically. She was ready for it But Laura stepped aside. Anno wen*, up to the bed and smiled as she deftly made her patient more comfort* bls. "I’m sorry you're not feeing so It. Mrs Reynolds. I wouldn’t have gone out had I known." “Nonsense! Why shouldn’t you gq out and enjoy yourself, if you're •bls to? Laura gave me something and I feel lots better Get that book and read, to me a tew minutes, if you wilLLaura advanced ftrmfy. "You need root and quiet" -i n got It. my dear daughter, if you let me alone. Anne is going to i road." Laura snatched up the book. "I • say she tea t Ive given yew a sedative and Im gomg to turn the Mght out" Ann*, who Had been taking the I old lady's pules, stood up quietly, • • >«■*«* • • • •• « -W*. • » • • *>»

I Twenty Years Aao Today ♦ — Oct. 9 The Washington Sena'ors win fifth game of world series 7 to 4 and Giants make It 3-all by taking the sixth game, 6 to 2. Governor Branch Is considering resigning because of ill health. It he doos James .Nedly. president protern of the senate will become governor. The total and official registration for Adams county is 10.594. The Insul corporation buys the Berne Electric Light company (or 444A0. Mr. and Mrs. C E. Hocker and daughter, Mixs Josephine. and Miss Sally Kern return from visit in Austin. Minn. John Hurless of Wren falls from a ladder and 4»reaks an arm. o — Per capita Bum inn* consumption in the U. 8. in 1942 was 177.26 quarts, compared with 156,000 in 1934 and 163.51 in 1924.

"Laura Is quite right You need rest. I'll read in the morning. We ll go down to the shipyard and sea that new yacht they Just finished." The old lady took her hand and patted IL “You always make mo feel better when you re around. 1 hope 1 didn't spoil your evening in any way." “Os course not Now rest quietly and you’ll soon be asleeo. Ring it you need me." The two girts went out, Laura switching off the light and closing the lior. Then she went to the living room. Anne said. "Good night" and. getting no answer, went slowly up to her room. Without switch- , Ing on her light she sat in ’he dark- . ness. It was warm, but sitting by the south window there was a soft breeze rich with the fragrance of : flowers and growing things. The moon gave s cool silver glow and she held her hands in the light The r night was very still, as It so often ; was here, still as if the ulaoe were breathlessly waiting. Down at the 1 end of Lovers’ lane, where she had walked with Dan a few i ghts ago.

they had heard the whippoorwills across the broad stretch of the river. Den had held her in his arms and his voice had been a carene "Don’t you sew it wasn’t just a game?" he had said. "R was real. Wo can’t laugh love away." A dog barked somewhere fur away. the pulled her chair up to the window and sat with her hands folded quietly in her 'ap. Had it all been a game or was it real? She still wasn't sure. Sitting on the balcony of ’.he hotel lobby, seeing Dwight Raynor walk in so tall, so handsome, so sure of himself, something had snapped inside her brain. Or was it her heart? She still wasn’t sure. But something stronger than herself h’A made her catch Dan by the arm and introduce him as the man she was marrying. She had to let Dr. Raynor know he wasn't the only one who , could marry. She had to make him see she wasn't tearing her heart [ out for him. She wanted to make , it clear he had married for money but she was marrying for love. No on* coifld even glance at Dan and , think he represented men*-, (To Be Caierintwl) %

Fuel Oil Dealers Guests Os Company Dealers Will Meet Here This Evening Fuel oil appliance dealers from Indiana and Ohio will be the guests of the Schafer company at a dinner this evening at the K. of P. home, followed by a conference on post-war sales plans for the Duo-Therm heating units, company officials announced. Executives from the Duo-Therm company at Lansing. Mich., will he in attendance. Ralph O. Gentis, sales manager for the Schafer company, stated. About 100 dealers are expected. M. F. Cotes, vice president; J. G. Chapman, sales manager and J. O. Nelson, district salesman of the Duo-Therm company, will be in attendance. The Schafer company is distributor for the heatink units in a Irl-stato area and plans for wide distribution of the nationally known line will be discussed by company officials and executives from the manufacturing plant. Another meeting of dealers is planned for the near future in Toledo, where dealers from that section will attend.

COURT HOUSE Answer Filed An answer in two paragraphs wan flh-d by the defendant, Ernie Carty Pontius, an executrix of the estate of Homer Pontius, to the cross complaint of Oscar Meshberger. Estate Cases Letters of administration were filed by Donald D. Iliinsh ker in the estate of Emma B. Ilunslcker A bond was examined and approved In the estate of William Howard Parr. Letters were issued, reported and confirmed. A schedule to determine the inheritance tax was filed Ln the estate of Abraham B. Blberateln. it was referred to county assessor. Inventory one was filed by the administrator in the estate of August Conrad. It was examined and approved. A verified petition to determine the InherPance tax without reference was filed In the estate of Wil liam Nathan Stahl. It was examine and the court found no tax pay-

Come To The I DEMOCRATIC .RALLY. Tuesday, Oct. IO ■ 8 P* nLI Geneva High School — ’—HEAR 808 BISBEE Qjr'O Robert Bushee, Ossian. Deme- Robert H. HsHsL J° ,n ’ crstle candidate for Congress for cratlc candidate » •"* - ... .«,« ~««<. Come and me«t your friends al the first political rally " l t ‘ lt the in the south part of the county. You owe it to younali ikkuea of the day. intTl MEET THE ADAMS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAM” FREE REFRESHMENTS ~

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able. Notice was ordered return* able, October 28. Guardianship Cases A pi-tlt!iin was hied by the guard-1 lan of Emma Reusser to sell her j Interest in real estate. An Inven-j tory and appraisement of the real estate was filed Additional bond in the sum of 32.0<>0 was tiled and private sale was authorized. Ruled to Answer The defendant, Robert Yake was ruled to answer absolute on or be-‘ fore October 18'in the suit to col-, lect an account brought by the Southwestern Petroleum Company. The defendant was ruled to answer absolute on or before October 18 In the suit for damages brought by Henry F. King against John Zuercher. Case continued By agreement of parties the suit i to collect a note brought by J. L.

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