Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 136, Decatur, Adams County, 9 June 1945 — Page 4

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DECATUR 1 DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday Bv THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered nt the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter. J. H. Heller™ President A. R. Hotthouse, Sec’y. & Bus. Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vice-President Subscription Ratos Single Copies..... --I 04 One week by carrier 20 * ■" By Malt r In'Adams, Allen, Jay and Wells counties, Indiana, and Mercer and Van Wert counties, Ohio, $4.50 per year; 12.50 for six months; $1.35 for three months; 50 cent® for one month. Elsewhere: $5.50 per year; $3.00 for six months; $1.65 for three months; 60 cento for one month. .Men and women in the armed forces $3.50 per year or SI.OO for ft fee months. Advertising Rates Made Known on Application. National Representative BCHEERER & CO. 15 Lexington Avenue, New York. 2 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago 111. The weather man says you are reasonably safe now in starting out with a straw hat as your head gear. o—o You can buy that Auto Use tax b‘»l ■StgOlP at the post office when its convention just so you don't put it A Six too long. The deadline is June 30th. Io _ _ —o—o The increased amount of gase‘’line will be appreciated by many Mit-don’t get reckless. Remember the car is older and that we can't be too careful. O—o Well, perhaps we will have our June weather in October and Novetaber. Usually we get just about so much off season temperatures Jind- it averages up from year to «• Treat. O—O Russia will occupy about half of Germany under the arrangement of the board of control. Well, the # |iore they take care of. the less Yanks will be required. O—O The distilleries will get enough corn in July to make 42,1)00,090 gallons of bourbon whiskey. ('Rounds like that would be enough 'tor a while if a few fellows don’t try to drink it all. O—O The bond campaign in Indiana •» goes on steadily and while we are 'only sixty percent of the way to the final goal, indications are that ■ we won't let up until we are over the top. O—o Two of the Jap bomb balloons .Were found in Michigan it is now reported. No damage was caused but it has put the state police of that state on their toes. O—o The swimming pool is open al Municpal Park and Shroyer's Lake ,is ready for the summer season. 'They will provide many hours of ‘pleasure and fine outdoor recre--ation for hundreds of youngsters "and for many adults. Now for a ; »r «little swimming weather. ft ’ - Tomorrow is Sunday and you will • Kid comfort by attending services •in-the church you prefer. Millions •have*turned to prayer the past few • The dog quarantine has been lift- » •ed by Dr. Burk, secretary of the »

PLEASE! >« i After reading this pqper pfoot • save it for your Paper Salvage Drived ■ '7; y ; ** REMEMBER— • ‘ PAFIR IS A #1 WAR * MATERIAL SHORTAGEI 11 11——

Decatur board of health. No cases of rabies have been reported and the quarantine is no longer deemed necessary. O—O Pistol Packin’ George Patton, a four-star general, landed in Boaton this week and was given a mighty welcome. He was decorated with every kind of badge and medal and enjoyed his reception as much as the crowd appreciated him. He has an unexcelled record as a war leader and strategist and has earned his celebration. D—O * years and an hour or two at religious services will prove helpful to all who participate sincerely. A million pieces of mail cleared through the Decatur post office the past seven months, which is in comparison with a million letters in a two-year period prior to the war. The officials and clerks have done a very efficient job for which they desire due credit. It's not too easy a job and a mighty important one. O—O Okinawa is in the hands of the Americans, providing a wonderful base from which the mainland can be attacked. It's the biggest prize so far obtained in the South Pacific and the Japs are really scared. They are reorganizing again in hopes to increase production of war materials and in the meantime the airplane attacks continue to make it more difficult. Invasion of Japan is probably not far distant.

Plant a Victory garden. It’s not too late. Purdue’s agricultural experts have listed 23 vegetables which still may be planted and barvested. Another group may be planted as late as July. Many sources of information are available on gardening operations. But it is up to you, Mr. Citizen, to become a garden hero in these war days. —o George J. Marrott, well known Indianapolis businessman has conveyed his “dream estate" and additional acres purchased for the purpose, to the “city that has been so good to me,” as he expressed it, to be used as a city park. It is heavily wooded and a delightful section that will develop into one of the finest parks in the midwest. The gift was given as a tribute to Mr. Marrott's late wife and the tract will be known as the Ella P. Marrott park. o—o Senator Willis wants all price controls taken off meat just to see what will happen. He is old enough to know what will happen. Prices will soar and in a short time, those with more cash than they need, would be getting all the meat while the rest of the people would have ’o get along the best they could. Price control has prevented dangerous inflation ot foods and other necessities and its surprising that any member of the U. S. senate would argue otherwise. Perhaps it isn't perfect for that would be impossible in America, but we are getting by and the effort should be to improve the system rather than destroy it. —o One of the most serious problems in traffic-accident prevention in any community centers around the pedestrian. The rush and worry of these war times have tended to make us become lax and careless in our walking habits. This carelessness, however, is not confined exclusively to war workers and civilians. It is particularly ironical to read or hoar of the death in traffic of a Service man who has served a year or two on the battle, fronts, and, who is home on furlough. The post-war period is going to be a busy one for all communities. Special studies should be made by cities, towns, and villages to. improve their pedestrian traffic problems.—Safetygrams.

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Twenty Years Ago Today June 9 — France and England form an alliance to prevent German aggressions. Burl iMarsh. I'2, drowns in Second Creek near the Schurgcr farm. IL. C. Ward, superintendent of Fort 'Wayne schools, will give the address at the county grade commencement here June 17 when 98 will receive diplomat. Howard Beery and Dick Davis graduate from Purdue. Howard Wisehaupt is giving a series of lectures at Muncie. . E. A. S'trauib is opening a store at 908 Winchester street. o To be conscious that you are ignorant is a treat step to knowledge.—Disraeli.

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I Modern Etiauette | Sy ROBERTA LEE | Q. fe it correct to use the expressions “Yes. mom” and "No, mom” as adibreviiations for “'Madam"? A. >No. It is just as easy to say “Madam”. |Q. Can you tell me the special rules of etiquette for the bathing beaeffi? A. There are no special rules. Q. Is it all right to serve corn on the cok> at a formal dinner? •A. No. it should be served at informal affairs. 0 Learn to see in another’s calamity the ills which you should avoid. Os the School, the Home, the State, and the Church, the work of the latter is fundamental to the existence and the welfare of the other.

I Household Scrapbook I By ROBERTA LftlC ♦ — ♦ A Cake Recipe lA good 'Plain eake recipe can make many kinds of cake. But the recipe can Ibe varied by adding cocoanut, chopped nuts, citron and raisins, dates, or spices to the batter before baking it. Glassware Giaaiiware that 'has contained milk should always be rinsed in cold water before it is washed in hot, in order to make the gfafes clear and sparkling. Flies To keep flies out of the pantry, sponge the windows once or twice a week with a weak solution of carbolic acid and water. o Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silemt.—Dionysius.

ACTIVITIES OF ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUBS ♦ Peppy Pals Miss Leona Buitemeier was hostess to all members of the Peppy Pals 4-H club, which held their meeting June 5. After the business session, demonstrations were given

SI . Ob . V JUJW Hl wM nPt «■ I K t HH I ■w-'' fJ Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower > President Harry S. Truman ■KL Mil Jack Benny Bing Crosby Frederic March Chic Young SELECTED A "FATHER OF THE YEAR" by the National Father’s Day committee, President Harry S. Truman was cited for "statesmanship and confidence he inspired in a most grave hour.” Outstanding Father of the War” is Gen. Dwight D Eisenhower, who will be given the "Victory Medal.” "Screen Father' is Bing Crosby for his battle xone tours and bond drive activities; “Radio Father" is Jack Benny for work in rehabilitation centers, and "Stage Father,” Frederic March. A special “Eisenhower Medal” goes to Chic Young, creator of “Blondie," for his contribution to morale. (International) EDITORS? For release on or before Father’s Day, Tuesday, June 17.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN THE DINNER guests lingered over their coffee and cigarets until the door bell rang. | "Good heavens,” said Helen, “the after-dinner guests are beginning to arrive! I didn’t know we’d been sitting here so long.” She pushed back her chair. “Come on, Aunt ' Minerva, you and Aggie—we’ve got ■ to form a reception committee!” The three hurried out of the dinjing room. Philip, Zoe and Paul following more leisurely. I “Holy smoke!” said a jovial, mid- | dle-aged man. “If it isn’t Aggie i Jones!” "Who did you expect, Hedy Lamarr?" said Aggie. “Same old Aggie! Always quick on the comeback.” He shook Aggie’s hand warmly. “I'm sure glad to see you, Aggie.” “Glad to see you, Jim,” said Aggie. "We’ll forget about the wet, slimy frog you put in my coat pofket, and—” “And we’ft forget that comic valentine you sent me,” said Jim. "You’d never have known I sent it,” said Aggie, “if Pete Smith hadn’t squealed after seeing me buy it” Other old friends of Aggie’s arrived. It was like old home week, someone said. Helen turned on the radio and got some dance music. Four guests rushed for a bridge table. Soon the party was in full swing. Zoe, Helen and Aggie were in demand for dancing, since there I were a number of men present The i rugs in the big living room had been rolled back, as well as those in ; the library. The wide sliding doors I between the two rooms were open, ■’ and it was easy to dance without being crowded. Two full-length 'windows that let out upon the 1 south porch were also open, and it was out through one of these that Paul danced Helen. “You’re being very foolish.” Hel- ; en told him. She broke away from his arms. “Have you a cigaret?” Paul took a case from his pocket and held it out to her. When she had a cigaret and he had lit it for her he said: *Tm all mixed up, Helen.” "About what?” , #■* “About us.” “Now listen, Paul, Pm not going to stand here while you talk on that subject” ; “But, Helen, I—” “I won’t be placed in a position to be gossiped about," Helen rushed on. “You were the cause of my being the object of gossip once, Paul , —and that was enough.” 'That’s what I want to talk about,” Paul said. Helen took a long draw from her cigaret, crushed it out in a flower pot and walked back toward the window. "Wait a minute, Helen,” Paul begged. She paid no attention. She walked over to where Philip stood with Aggie beside a punch bowl. “Dance with me, Philip?” she said. "Will I?” said Philip. “Watch me!” They moved off together. Aggie watched them. "Why in heck doesn’t she marry the man?" she thought. It worried her, seeing her friend still postponing a marriage which she, Aggie, felt was one that should take place immediately. “Still mooning over that Pau! per-

on French seams, by Anna Schaumann, and preparing a desisert, by Gloria Koenetnann. 'During tne working session the junior leaders finished the club cluib 'booklets. 'Songs were sung and games were lead by Marilyn Miller which were enjoyed by all. 'The next meeting will be held June 19, at 5 p. m. at the home of the junior leader.

son,” she further thought She glanced toward Paul, who was coming in from the porch and looking far from happy. He’d turned out pretty well, judging from what she had heard about him. Showing some good common sense, at last. But Zoe? Well, it was hard to tell about that type of female, predatory, self-centered, with time off to eye every mirror she passed. Paul said: “I need a drink.” “Help yourself," said Aggie "Or shall I serve you?” “If you please.” Aggie filled a punch cup. “Not overly strong—provided you don’t drink too many,” she said. Paul drained the cup. "How about dancing with me, Aggie?" “Okay with me.” Aggie went to his arms. "I’m no Arthur Murray product—but X guarantee not to your corns.” “You always were a good dancer,” said Paul. “Do much dancing in New York?” “Very little,” said Aggie. “Competition too great. Besides,” she added, “I had too lovely a roommate." "Meaning Helen?” "Meaning none else.” Paul glanced over to where Helen and Philip were dancing while they talked In earnest undertones. “She is lovely, isn’t she?" "So’s your wife,” said Aggie. Paul almost said, "You would bring that up!” But instead he said: “Yes, Zoe’s darned easy on the , eyes.” He fell silent after that. Zoe, restless, loathing the plantation, i . . . Helen, content, happy to be home again—and loving Lakeville ■ and all that it stood for. She hadn’t i wanted to leave it—eyer; he un- , derstood that now. She had run ■ away because ot him and Zoe. Darn • it all, he was all mixed up. Going on and one with Zoe—year in and . year out—never really having very t much in common—while Helen 1 moved about within his vision, ■ tempting, almost taunting him—i and nothing he could do about it . So near and yet so far. No, nothing he could do about it—nothing at all, unless—- " Let’s get the news," said Aggie. “It’s nearly 11 o’clock.” “Why drag the unsettled present • into such a nice atmosphere?” said Paul. “We war workers like to keep up ! to date," said Aggie. I The dance music had ended, so . she dialed a station over which the I news was broadcaiC hourly. Japs being cleaned out of Guadalcanal. : . . . Berlin battered by bombs. » . . Tokyo next—we hope. . . . • Ban on pleasure driving to be • .lifted. . . . But gas allowances • cut . . . British Eighth Army hot on the trail of Rommel’s retreating 1 forces. . . . More submarine sinkings. . . . More ships launched by the Kaiser yards. . . . We’ll build I ’em twice as fast as the Nazis can . sink ’em. “Maybe so,” said Aggie, swjtch--1 ing back to music, “but can we ever replace the-men?” r ' s ‘That’s what I’m always saying,” : someone spoke up. “I think it’s aw- • ful how they give reports of the r number of planes and ships lost—--5 and say so little about the human t lives.” “It’s that sort of war,” said Paul. • “And,” said Philip, “ships and

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planes and tanks wffi wh ft.» “Just the same,’’ said Helen, man lives ought to standfast thing.” “They do,” Philip said. “But won't stand for much if the 1 and the planes and the tanks the war.” At midnight there was ice ci and cake and coffee. The guests lingered, laugl joking. It had been like one ot parties they’d had when they 1 all in their teens. It had been! of fun. Miss Minerva and Helei ways had been marvelous haste Thanks a lot. Have had more than a barrel of monkeys. ( night — pleasant dreams. Ti you. Thank you, Thank you. Miss Minerva sighed when last guest had departed. “I’m going straight up and out of this strait jacket," she 'Tm going with you," said A| ‘Tve had fun, but I’m all in." turned to where Helen and I were standing. “Good night, ip,” she said. “See you at the tory Monday. I hope you 1 stand over me with a whip 11 “Hardly,” said Philip. “We run things that way. You're gel us confused with Germany." grinned. “You’ll be a big suc« the Miller plant. A success 1 fine addition. I feel it in my bo “I hope,” said Aggie, "that bones never lie.” When she had followed Minerva up the stairs, J slipped his hand through arm and they walked out into garden. It was very still. There no moon, but the stars were al mally bright. "They’re green, said Helen, emeralds.” “And like your eyes, saids “My eyes are gray." “Most of the time, yes. But 1 times the green predominates. They stopped beside a « old-fashioned flowers. "My S grandmother began this $ Helen said. ‘lt was back befor Civil War." . “Helen,” said PhiHPi “Helen did so, and he Mw®’ She slipped her arm about held him close. “Phihp, , said softly, “you are a comJ “Then why not come with me?” said PhibPI need you. Home’s no re* home for two men unless woman in it.” a , Helen stepped back J wish,” she said, “that I cou you now-this very night very moment.” „ j(J p “It can be arranged, s “I know the man license. Also the juspeace, and-” , len | “I know, rhi "P' ? rrvy o rupted. “But I wont marry til I’m certain you ® heart and my thoughts, be fair.” .. sa id PhW “I reckon not, sa> 1 there was sadness in s an(;eOll I’m willing to take a. h crowding out that 0 er or later.” doWtt Helen'pulled his face kissed him very ten J n y- she “Be patient, darling. “That’s all I ask.” t Uj She turned then and (T.B. ««•«« '

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