Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 67, Decatur, Adams County, 20 March 1945 — Page 4

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The mercury got up to 77 over •the week end and that’s some heat for the middle of March. It beat all official record® by six degrees for this area. —o Fishing will probably not only be a popular sport this year but may help to relieve the shortage on meats, eggs and other foods so necessary to keep up a nutritous diet. Hope they bite. More than four thousand Americans gave their lives on Iwo Jima and several times that number ■were wounded but the Yanks didn’t let up a minute. And the foolish Japs figured they would be soft. —o Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman j pulled down about all the major | “Oscars" at the 17th annual award! presentation. "Going My Way" ■was the big hit. Leo McCarey wrote, produced and directed the show. —o Buy your March bonds and keep what you have. We are near the final climax of the war and cannot let Sown a minute. Help the boys who are doing the fighting by keeping them well supplied with every thing we need. -0

Only two war campaigns are to he made this year but of course every one who can will continue to buy bonds each month. Uncle Sam is asking that we increase that •plan by boosting the weekly salary and wage deductions. A»d millions —o E#fery one hopes the proposals r.nd. counter proposals of the miners find operators can be compromisM to the satisfaction of every one so there will be no let up in production the next eight or ten months. And it certainly ought to be. o—o . That recent Ohio river flood was ; by no means a “little” one. Il took nineteen lives, drove 10,000 people from their homes and damr.ged or destroyed more than two thousand residences. The weather teian put the brakes on just in time so prevent it being one of the worst history. O—o CS people will gladly comply. This Ist National "cheek your tire Week” find every car owner is urgeli to bare his automobile thoroughinspected. If the tires need at(sfition see that they get it and the recommendation of your tire a»n. Perhaps recapping will give yod another season for your dar.

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President Roosevelt aeks that the peoples of America tighten their belte and eat leas this year in order that we may aid the people of other nations who are starving. He says no one in America has t suffered from a lack of food and none will but that it is neceseary ; the next few months we waste nothing and get along on less. O_O Major General Edwin D. Patrick, who was killed in action in Luzon a few days ago was a native of Indiana.' He was in command of the sixth infantry and was recognized as one of the great American soldiers. His home was in Tell City, Indiana. He is the ranking Hoosier officer to die in the war and his many friends are deeply grieved. —o The various churches of Adams county are planning their Easter services. The week proceeding the event will be observed with programs of the Lenten period, Good Friday will provide programs to fit the occasion and Easter Sunday

will provide programs to fit the

occasion and Easter Sunday will be the climax of this great religious season of the year. The national election last autumn cost more than twenty-five million dollars, a lot of dough at any time and it seems especaßy high now when we arc at war and rationing is the general program. The Re publication national committee spent three million while the Democrats had a little over two millions. The rest of the total was spent by various organizations. Another Adams county name has been added to the list of war heroes to give their lives that this nation and the world may live in peace. Pfc. Alva Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Myers of route six was killed in action in Germany, March 3rd. He had been in the army one year and went overeeas last September. The sym-

pathies of the community are ex-

tended the bereaved family. O—o Indianapolis had twenty-four murders during 1944, a high record. Nashville had 35 while Chicago had 202 and New York City 228. St. Paul had only two killiugs and several of the other large cities had low records. Its a disgrace to this nation that so many murders are committed and so few murderers convicted. And many fear an increased crime wave after the war. Looks like something could and should be done about it. —-o—O The day before the roof fell in on Tokyo, Premier Koiso made a pep speech at a “sure victory” party. His speech was full of gloom and contained a wanting to the Japanese that they may be doomed to extinction as a nation. Koiso knows what lies ahead for . Japan. How different that wall is to the boasts and threats he and other Japanese leaders were putting out three years ago when they were taking over the Pacific, threatening Australia and warning

this nation to get ready for their attacks. O—O The’ Red Cross is making an excellent showing in the campaign for funds with which to aid the men and women in the armed service as well as all others in distress following catastrophes. We will not only meet the quota of in Adams county but add fifty percent to it and nb irtiawy was ever 'better invested. Congratulations to C. E. Bell, county chairman and to his assistants who have worked so splendidly and hats off to those who made the canvas in every precinct in the county. Jt has been real team work and the community is proud of the great record made. ——o—o— Although no statement of strategy has been anrtnmced, ttte homo-

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ing pattern of Japan takes a logical shape. After the devastating raids of Tokyo's heavy industry came tlie fire raids on Nagoya's aircraft and machine tool centers. That was followed by the firing of Osaka, site of many smaller war plants. Jap heavy industry must come first in reconstruction, bat the main plants depend on parts from the small industry areas. The plan is a thorough one. These results have been accomplished by planes based on Guam. Saipan ami Tinian. The blight will spread faster when other bases are brought into play. — Fort Wayne ——-—• —o—

Twenty Years Aao Today ♦ — (March 20 —The known dead in the terrible tornado in Indiana and Illinois reaches 6’58. with 3,000 injured. Decatur Catholic high basketball team wins first game in the national tournament in Chicago defeating Peoria, the defending champs, 24-22. Local Red Cross chapter starts campaign for funds for storm relief. Joseph Hunter announces his candidacy for city councilman from secund ward on Democratic ticket. Glenn Hill, a student at Ohio State University, is visitnig his parents here.

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'A. A Butler of New Haven, for-: m r sheriff of Adams county, visits here. * « I Modern Etiquette I I By ROBERTA LEE | Q. Un what way can a conversa-1 tion be pleasant and entertaining?! 'A. It can. if (based on subjects of I mutual interest to everyone pre-1 sent, it is rude to discuss some trip . or vacation or experience, which ! holds no personal interest for the others present. Q. What is the best way for parents to - thank friends who have sent gif’a to the new baby? IA. It i«s preferable to send personal notes, ■expressing sincere appreciation. Q. Is it good form to use ruled paper for any social correspondence? A. No; the paper should be plain, white, unruled, and a good quality. o— I Household Scrapbook 1 I By ROBERTA LEE Chiffon , Ghiffon should be washed in a pure soap solution. The water should not be too hot. RuHbing is not necessary; merely use a dipping up-and-down motion. Cake Pans ■Use lard instead of butter to grease the muffin and cake tins. Cake will stick to buttered tins but not when well greased with lard. , Tea To give a delicious flavor to the

tea, add a piece of dried orange peel, one inch square, to each drawing of tea. o— — Need Riboflavin People who do not get enough riboflavin tend to be nervous and irritable and feel tired and run down. Their eyes itch and burn and look tired and bloodshot. Vision may be blurred in dim light, and bright light burns. The need for riboflavin seems to be definitely related to the caloric content of the diet. Recent research indicates that people who eat large amounts of fats, sugar and starches require a corresponding increase of riboflavin.

MASONIC Called meeting. Entered Apprentice degree, Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 p. in. Fred I’. Hancher, W. M. b 66-2(x Hc«°". . v pay ° u ' sofSßin __ * ew/jwi 35/, Ptf sizes ■ ' Pitre Tax M Are Black amt BoM Jars i At Bsantv Salons and Cosmstie Counters } SOFSKIN COMPANY, FINDtAY, OHIO

GIVE NOW GIVE MORE "fr Previously reported $14,819.33 Welcome Class, Pleasant Dale Church Phoebe Bible class 5.U0 Phikithea Class, Baptist Church ... 100 Baptist Sunday School 10 00 Adult Club, Zion Lutheran Church 10 .00 Monroe Methodist Church School 50 - otl Dutiful Daughters of Evangelical church 5.00 John Halterman, business Decatur (additional) 208.00 Victory Bleeke, 20 Union, including $lO Ladies Aid Emanuel Lutheran church 40.00 Roy S. Johnson, 28-33 Root 37.00 Floyd Liby, 5 Monroe 21.00 •Ellen Ruth Haine® (additional town of Monroe) 2.011 Bag Service Co Si.oo Mrs. Elmer Darwachter (additional 12 Decatur) 5.00 Marion Baker. 4 Jefferson 18.50 R. Bollenbacher, 15 Jefferson 6.50 Glenn Adams, 16 Jefferson 9.50 D. A. Rumple, 17 Jefferson 15.00 Orison Stolz, 33 Jefferson 13.00 General Electric C 01.300.00 employees 1,396.75 Gelenral Electric Co.. .....1,300.00 Mrs. Herve Shroll (additional 1 Decatur) 73.00 Fred Wolpert, 32-33 Root 30.00 H. L. Pierce, 21 Kirkland . 6.00 Total $18,178.08 o He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. —Solomon. Some folk speak as they think, and some time oftener.

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SYNOPSIS Daphne Willoughby Abruzzi, married when 17 and a widow at 25, is returning home after an absence of twelve years, eight of which were spent in Paris, London, and Naples. After her husband’s death, she worked four years for Corinne Hollis, a New York decorator. As the train was nearing North Wintridge, Daphne thought of the many letters she wrote to her friend, Kate Dennison. These had described her life with the romantic Carlo, her musician husband . . . concert tours, villas, gay bohemian affairs ... Daphne had certainly let her fancy soar in those I letters. She also thought of Alan j Pembroke, a young architect, whom.' she’d met at Corinne’s. Daphne was wearing his orchids. At the station she got a warm welcome from Kate Dennison and her husband, “Tommy,” and goes to their home. Kate exclaims, "But the things you’ve got to tell us about yourself I” CHAPTER THREE They were unpacking Daphne’s bags in the spare room. “I’ll never get used to calling it the guest room,” Kate said apologetically. “I suppose smart people like you think its funny to hear it called the spare room.” “Whatever gave yon the idea I was smart?” Daphne wanted to know, slipping her arms into the sleeves of a chalk-white negligee that ought to have been on a stage. I She dropped into a comfortable chair and closed her eyes, running her fingers through the thick, deeply waved masses of her hair. “Oh, it’s good to be home, to be with you! I’m going to stay forever.”

Daphne dismissed the past with a gesture, and began, “You know Cousin Ella left here right after Dad died. The only letter she ever .wrote me was to tell me—about Dad. I thought she hadn’t forgiven me for my marriage because my letters to her always came back to me unopened. |l “Ella went back to nursing at ’a hospital in Detroit. When she I was fifty, she married a patient, twenty years older than she. They died within a year of each other. She left me the house, and a trust fund from which I get about three thousand a year. Nice?” Kate nodded, “Her late husband manufactured automobile parts and made pots of money.” “It couldn’t have happened to anyone but you. What a story-book life you have, Daphne! . . . What are you going to do with it?” , “Ju?t live, Kate. Live right here for the rest of my life. Go to band concerts, and church suppers, and picnics. Make cookies and angel cake, and have friends around me, •nd grow old peacefully.” Kate’s eyes went to the open door of the closet where Daphne’*

Lenten Meditation I (Rev. Glen E. Marshall. Church ( ,t S "SINCERITY OF SPEECH” I "Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of y ! be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strenoth my he ”t I Redeemer." Psalm 19:14, ’*M B Our words are an expression of that which is witi ■ I can soon be judged by his speech. The uimo<i] v manifest his ungodliness in his talk. The righteous PeVBW * lll ■ show forth his righteousness by his conversation l>ersoTl w||] ■ The Psalmist, however, was not particularly ( - on , ■ the effect of his words upon Ills hearers, in this scrint*'? eil ’*4 I sion. He was concerned with the way his couvers-m 1 ■ so Goit. He could talk to please men But always' lo "" ■ please God was the burden of this expressive prayer *’l Back of our conversation are the meditations of I Here within tile secret precincts of our inner being w?"' '"'“fl*'l think. Our meditations lead us deeper into the rretrea t« I chosen to travel, whether in the way ot righteousness ■ ways of sin. We emerge from our meditations to live' ° r ! n ■ lives that which we have dwelt upon in our thoughts Ti* I most careful heed should lie given to our thoughts, tor "v 101,1 1 thinketh in his heart, so is he.” ’ a fflai I

DEMOCRAT WANT ADS GET RESULIjI VETS WILL WEAR THIS PATCH" O |i- : 7 • HERE ARE sketches of the new emblem to be worn by soldiers Mt sailors who are honorably discharged from the services and win still wear their uniform pending reconversion to civilian attire. The Army emblem, top, is a golden yellow eagle on an olive drab background, while the Navy, bottom, is blue and white. The Marines wear a white diamond on the left shoulder. When in civilian clothing, discharged vets will wear the regular gold pin. ('lnternational)

smart clothes hung. “I don’t believe it. What about your career?” “I haven’t one. I stumbled into decorating because I like it, and it was a job that paid the rent.” “Even so, darling, after the exciting life you’ve had, you won’t be content to twirl your thumbs and satisfied with making cookies. You're tired out now, but when you’ve got a good rest, you’ll begin to want things.” “I have things." “You’ll want to do things. And, Daphne, nothing ever happens here. We raise our families, play bridge. Our men play golf, and we meet at each other’s houses. Same i thing, year in, year out.”

«/ "I’m that unique gal who does not want a husband, insisted

“Sounds all right to me.” “It’s all right when you’ve got a husband. You’ll never get one here. There isn’t an unmarried male over twenty in town.” Daphne raised her arms and let her head fall back on them. “Everything I want is here. . . . Don’t try to scare up any marital prospects for me.” Kate regarded her with scepticism. “Come, come, dear! You’re not so different from other women.” “But I am,” Daphne protested mildly. “Very much! I’m that unique gal who does not want a husband. As for love” —she snapped hgr fingers—“l’d rather have a man talk to me about the beauty of my radiAes, than the sparkle in my eyes.” “Fibber,” quipped Kate as she examined a row of face creams in crystal jars. “I’ve had all I want of the emotional side of life, Kate. Little Daphne wants merely to amble singly along the comfortable, unex-

TUESDAY, MARCH a,)*,

citing, middle -of - the - road lifi Compris?” “You can’t do it, honey! Ybu're not that kind of a person to begia with. Also, that middle-of-the-road isn’t any more. Tell me what happened since your last letter to me. Daphne shrugged. “Nothing extraordinary. ... By the way, Kate, can you put up a young man oneoi these nights?” “J knew it!” Daphne laughed and shook her head. “Not a romance. Hes aa architect who wants to see my house.” “Is he married?” Dalphne laughed again. T war know, or care, but I don t think K),

A glint (if any) in his J* B J,? i anticipation of 100k, , n 5 \ 0 men’! be done on a house. Mrn • ■ pipes, no kiddie cars, 1 gr„ but a home. You wait an Kate looked sceptical as she # . “Well, you’ve come array of seduct. • e y .. clothes, a fortune m You don’t want a career-... • 4 . you expect me to : when you say calmly that P ■ ruling out romance; gn j I Daphne smiled dist ®" t ? 8 ve»'* . ... I mean ... ther ®. i you care for and can t m “Not a soul.” -oa, “Something’s ha PP en ® d . SlEer for • then. You used to be so e»g fun, so hungry for life . • • “I like fun still. ign 't ‘ “Going through life ßl ° decltfe d. any fun, pet, ,« • “You’ll quickly find that OJ (To be continued)