Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 207, Decatur, Adams County, 1 September 1945 — Page 3

niBAY, SEPT. 1, 1945.

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flic Ladle* of Colum- ■ their regular business Baday night at eeven ■ at the Knights of ■Cross Purses Aide ineet Wednesday eveft o'clock in the home bom in the Decatur Hiigh school. The elects will take place and fare urged to attend. fcular meeting of the he Moose, held Thurs[at the Moose home, it ■ed that initiation for ■ndidates will be held 13. The regular meetMl to be held, has been I Missionary society of bf God will meet Print eight o’clock at the I. Mary Hazelwood. O County brial Hospital I •- o EGlenn Jack, Muncie; |nian, Willshire, O.: ;O. Baker, 342 North feet; Paul Lillick, rt. i Mists Carolyn Hall, I 2; Ray Anderson, [Gee R. Greene, Genetgust Schroeder, route ak Poindexter and halva route 2. L o ce Teachers eAt66 Is, Sept. 1 — (UP) — 00l teachers may be tire at the age of 66, ■ council members lejecome members of tlon boards, attorney's Emmert ruled tolid that school teachinure could be denied I school boards after ley-general ruled that, county councilman rative position under constitution, he still r an office from which only reimbursement tpenses.

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BARRISON CARROLL features Syndicate Writer ■ixurious months of loaffead for Clark Gable after Binge Adventure.” He’ll Km on a motor trip to ■ostly hunting and visit* ff-the-way places. So far, his itinerary allows only one ■||||| week in Mexico. M-G-M won’t ■ 'T- call Clark again t 1: until they are ■Wq|; ready with BWH ‘'Christian MgCg of the Bounty.” | First movie imSfe star to have her ISSSa picture pinned IHIIB up in the presit Carrail dential plane E will be Vivian she big ship, with the spelter installed for the late E Roosevelt, has been out |a going over and Major Illi, her navigator, visited D Century-Fox and asked jr an autographed picture. | he’d put it up in his i of buying a new car, Coogan has dug his old Srce out of storage, the one St when he was 14 years sst $21,000 at the time and ■ first car in Hollywood to Bgaret lighter. |r no heat, Helmut Dantine iarly date in Florida with ck Vietor of the American 6e whom he knew in Viyears ago. They plan a leep-sea fishing. Captain Incidentally, is collaboratl Charlie McArthur on an war book—humorous exI in German prison camps, writes that Mickey Rooney flit a small house in Southace. . . . Jane (formerly e) Greer kicked a chair for a scene in "The FalIbi” that she broke the litn her right foot. .. . Sabu the Army but still in uniscause none of his old will fit him. He’s taller, ider in the shoulders. And shoes, he complains, are uncomfortable after Army ’. . . . The R. C. A. F. is a plane to carry the I«ee ■ to Canada where the Co-

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Phones 1000—1001 Tuesday Tri Kappa sorority, Elks home, 8 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, K. of C. hall, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Psi lota Xi sorority, Elks home, 8 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Mrs. Robert Shraluka, 8 p.m. Red Cross Nurses Aide corps, home economics room of junior-se-nior high school, 8 p.m. Ladies Missionary society of Church of God, Mary Hazelwood, 8 p.m. Thursday Zion Lutheran Married Couples club, church basement, 8 p.m. Ever Ready class of Methodist church, Mns. Virgil Krick. Selling Recaps Over Ceiling Is Charged Cleveland, Sept. I—(UP)— The District Office of Price Administration has filed charges against the Peerless Rubber Co., accused of selling more than 6,000 recapped tires above ceiling prices. The OPA charged the firm with selling 2,000 scrap recapped tires as recappable casings to the American Tire Trading Co., Somerset, Ky., 2,000 used tires to the Hib-bard-Montgomery Co., Decatur, 111., scrap used tires to the Anderson Tire Salvage Co., Anderson, Ind., all at 50 cents a tire, 35 cents above ceiling, and one used tire to Harold Ibsch, Berford, 0., for $6.65, $3.15 over ceiling. j,—. Divorce Is Granted To Harry Bridges San Francisco, Sept. I—(UP)1 —(UP) — Harry Bridges, west coast CIO leader, today held a divorce fro> his wife, Agnes Bridges, but was under court order to pay her SBS monthly for three years and SSOO for attorney’s fees. Superior Judge Frank Deasy granted Bridges the decree yesterday after a trial in which Bridges and hie wife accused each other of drunkenness and misconduct. Mrs. Bridges, now hospitalized with a nervous ailment, was not present at the final session.

lumbia, star will make a one night benefit appearance for the Air Force. The Bowmans will be guests of Vice Air Marshal Nairn. . . . Frances Neal (Mrs. Van Heflin) is opening a millinery shop la Beverly Hills. . . . Narrow escape for Ruth Brady when the door of her car flew open and she fell into the street. . . . Anna Lee another Hollywood casualty. She was bitten in the arm by a parrot being used in "A Tale of Bedlam.” Wound required three stitches. 1 Reason for Yvonne De Carlo’s eagerness to make a hospital aps pearance at Fort Sill, Okla., is Lti John Scully, whom she met in NeW York. i Looks as if Martha O’Drlscolil brother, Bill, is headed for overseas, so his wife, who is expecting a baby in December, has moved i» with Martha. In “Two Sisters From Boston,’’ Kathryn Grayson wears a bathing suit for the first time on the screen but, heh, heh, it’s of the vintage 1900 and will cover her from neck to below her knee*. She’ll wear stockings and shoe* too. HOLLYWOOD HI JINX: Dick Haymes’ take from a single week at the Oriental theater in Chicago was $20,000. He broke the old Tomm> Dorsey record and, by the way, he was singing with Tommy when that record was made. At a salary cf $125 per week. . . . Cleatus Caldwell Murray and Bob Hutton are having dates. . . . Maj. Bentley Ryan is out of the Army and will return to his Hollywood law office.... War’s end apparently won't mean the disappearance of girl musicians from the name bands. Jan Savitt has just signed Barbara Nelson, who doubles on the clarinet and saxophone. ... Is June Storey sizzling! She sold a bus to one of her employes and he promptly left her to start a guide-to-the-homes-of-movie-stars business. . . . Sylvia Sidney with Capt A. D. Atkinson at Giro’s. . . . Muriel Morris with Seymour Chotiner at the Trocadero... .Edward Ashley has received fan letters just from two sneak previews of Republic’s "L ove Honor and Goodbye.” ... The child who hides behind its mother s skirts today, says Arthur Murray, will have to be in a high chair.

mJCALS Pvt. and Mrs. Robert A. Lee of Middletown, ()., are vielting with Mrs. Lee’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Spahr. Pvt. Lee Recently returned to the states from a year's oversea duty. He was with an infantry division in England, France and Germany. The Rev. and -Mrs. Harvey E. Preston will return to their home in Farmington, 111., after a week’s visit with Mrs. Preston’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meyer of roule 1, Monroe. Miss Georgia Foughty will" return home Monday from a two week’s vacation in northern Michigan. Lt. and Mrs. Carl Wittmeyer of Cincinnati are visiting with the latter’s mother, Mrs. M. F. Worthman, and family. Lt. Wittmeyer completed his schooling and was commissioned a second lieutenant Saturday at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. Bob Worthman had as his house guests the past week Eli Roscoe of Muncie and Peach Hetrick of Hammond. A large barn on the Ezra Hahbegger farm near Linn Grove was destroyed by fire yesterday. The Berne fire department was called. Rev. Gerald Stucky of the Mennoite church at Berne ha? resigned and will leave with hits wife and daughter Wednesday for Columbia, South America. They will travel by plane. C. P. Hunziker, 47, Willshire, died Thursday from a heart ailment. He was proprietor of the Pastime Recreational hall at that place. Funeral services will be held at Chattanooga Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Urges Physical Exam For School Children Indianapolis, Sept. I—'(UP1 —'(UP) —Indiana State Health Commissioner L. E. Burney recommended to Hoosier parents today that their children be given thorough medical examinations before re-entering school this month. ißurney said that parents should have children immunized against diptheria? smallpox and whooping cough, if they are entering school for the first time. Pupils who were in school previously should be examined for physical and dental defects, Burney said. Priorities Quotas Set For New Homes Indianapolis, Sept. I—(UP) —Indiana Director R. Earl Peters of the federal housing Administration announced today that 11-2 priorities quotas for the construction of new residence had been reoommended for six Indiana cities. Peters said he was advised by the national house agency that quotas were recommended for Columbus, 15 units; Franklin. 10 units: Peru, five units; Logansport,' 20 units; Kokomo, 15 units, and Richmond, 35 units.

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The Big Invasion f • r > | . «... Pvt, James G. Harkless, son of Mrs. Alvina Harkless of route 3, is probably taking part in the invasion of Japan this week. An infantryman, he was stationed in Manila and many of the American troops from there have been moved up to Japan. Pvt. Harkless entered the army last Octo 1 her and took training at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Ark. He attended the Monmouth high school and was engaged in farming before entering military service. Former College Head To Extension Post Bloomington, Ind., Sept. I—(UP)1 —(UP) —Virgil Hunt, former president of Central Normal College at Danville today was appointed resident executive secretary of the Indiana University extension center in Kokomo. Hunt, a native of Princeton, Ind., has completed war research work in the applied physics laboratory of Johns Hopkins University.

i. jgk. fig" dr • 3 , an v ■-’Op jfcj ayW W rivHb Wfi L’&aa&Safc. O > 1 V..... U.... ..Hfer. Jkt WHHBte - LITHE GILBERT CROSBY of Baltimore, rummaging in a tool box at his home, came up with a case-hard-ened steel nut on his right thumb. He couldn’t get it off. Neither could his parents, nor firemen. But Dr. Albert Dunn, a local dentist, could—and did. The “ordeal" (for Gilbert) is pictured at left. At right the cracked nut rests in Gilbert’s hand. (Intern.iftorv/) WMpl.- .I|P ? i * 1 Kai a -MMaSlg i M W S-fi rw' 1•. j . I Ww-JnlWßfeg ■ bSk ’ left to right: Wool coat, lamb trimmed; coat with black Persian; mouton hip jacket, embroidered facing. THIS YEAR tor the first time the fur-trimmed ccat and the lower-priced, processed fur coats with fabric trim have come into their own. A group of fabric coats which used fur in liberal combination were designed by I. J. Fox, and three of the models are shown above. A softly tailored three-quarter wool coat is shown, left. It is dramatized with South American lamb. Deep sleeves with cuffs, smooth flange shoulders and belt highlight its simplicity. Wide borders of black Persian lamb margin a softly detailed, fitted winter white tunic model, center Bloused bodice, smooth flange shoulders are contrasted by a flared skirt. The third model is a mouton hip suit jacket trimmed with pastel embroidered facing. Huge draped shoulders and full balloon sleeves give the fur suit, with matching wool skirt, new fashion importance tor the 'teen set. (International)

lulii B n null | i hilhiiliiiiip nt t M In Cleveland Hospital Y/5 Odes Bodie, reported to be the only survivor of the 736th tank battalion, has been transferred to the Crile General hospital in Cleveland, according to a telephone message which his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Bodie, 318 South 10th street, received from him a few days ago. He was brought to the states by plane from France, where he was hospitalized after receiving a spine injury from a shell explosion April 19, when his unit was advancing toward Berlin. His condition was stated as fair In a letter which the parents received from an army chaplain. Entering the army in January, 1913, T-5 Bodie was sent overseas in May, 1945. Visits Scotland Headquarters United Kingdom Base, London—The end of the war means more vacations for American soldiers in the European theater of operations and, many are spending their leaves in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Among the recent arrivals in London from the continent is Corporal Loyrl W. Geyer, 23, route 6, Decatur, Ind. Cpl. Geyer is a member of the 177th General Hospital. Cpl. Geyer is expecting to spend his leave visiting Edinburgh, Scotland. Col. Gideon, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Gideon of

southwest of Payne, O, planned the Atsugi operation which paved the way for the American land Ings on Japan, according to woid from the' war department. Cid. Gideon, who was graduated from West Point Academy in 1940 as a second lieutenant, is now assistant chief of staff in the Far East air forces. He has been with Gen. Douglas MacArthur since going to the Pacific area. Col. Gideon’s father was a former Adams county man, being the son of the late Frank Gideon, of east of Decatur. Many relatives live in this county. Sgt. Raymond V. Roop of Decatur was among the 14,000 men to land in New York yesterday aboard the Queen Elizabeth, after service in the European sector. o nCoroesllome The American Legion Auxiliary presents the following information based on the Gl Bill of Rights for the benefit of returning veterans: Q. Under National Service Life Insurance what is the mode of payment at the time of death? A. If the beneficiary in under 30 years of age at date of death of insured, it is paid in 240 equal monthly installments at the rate of $5.51 per thousand. If the beneficiary is 30 yrs, or over, then in 120 monthly installments certain, with such payment continuing during the life-time of the beneficiary. However regardless of age under Public 452, the beneficiary may elect, in lieu of the above modes of settlement a refund life income in monthly installments at a slightly lower rate of payment. Q. Can a Veteran of World War

II carry his National Service Life Insurance after discharge? A. Yes, by continuing to pay premium Io the Veteiaiis' Administration after discharge. Q. If a veteran fails to pay insurance premiums Immediately after discharge and his insurance is lapsed can he re-inetate? A. National Service Life Insurance which has lapsed because of failure to pay premium within the grace period of 31 days from the due date may be reinstated at any time, in accordance with regulations, upon written application herefor signed by the applicant and, except as hereinafter provided. upon payment of all monthly premiums in arrears with interest from their several due dates at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, compounded annually, and upon submission of evidence of insurability satisfactory to the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs; provided that during the war just ended and for six months thereafter, National Service Life insurance on the fiveyear level premium term plan may be reinstated, prior to the expiration of the five-year term period, upon written application therefor signed by the insured, accompanied by evidence of insurability satisfactory to the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs and the payment of two monthly premiums (without interest) on the amount of insurance to be reinstated. Magnavox Officials Locked In By Union Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. I—(UP)1 —(UP) —The week-old strike at the Magnavox company took on new proportions last night when picketers of local 910, united electrical, radio and machine workers of America, kept Richard A. O'Connor, company president, and five members of the accounting and purchasing department locked in the plant for more than six hours. Only after intercession of Gov. Ralph Gates and state labor comfeasor SCHEDULED to compete for tht "Miss America” crown when she I was chosen “Miss Atlanta,” Peggy I Harden Payne was disqualified when it was found that she was married. However, she was chosen | “Mrs. Atlanta” and will compete I for the “Mrs. America” title at Palisades Park, N. J., in a contest to ’ choose the prettiest married worn- i an in the nation. (International)

|rz3^ ; This Year — A Real Celebration! The final victory is ours. Peace has come again. This year we can celebrate Labor Day in the traditional manner • — with deep pride in the .■*■•> contributions of Labor to the victory which has made this the happiest Labor Day in all history I W ZWICICS J V ( FUNERAL HOME f® \9Wa,DAY 61, NIGHT 800-303 f

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I missloner Charles W. Kerns, and with an escort of Sheriff Walter Adams and union officials, were the Magnavox officials allowed to leave the plant at 10:45 p.m. First Solo Flight Made Last Evening Clark William Smith, president of the Decatur Aero club, made his solo flight from McComb field... northwest of the city, last evening. He was tutored by Robert McComb,}. I pilot instructor at the field and a | former army instructor. Mr. Smith completed hie hours of dual instruction under McComb and is now licensed as a student pilot Upon completion of 34) hours lof solo flying, he will be eligible : < lor a general pilot’s license. Nine other members of the club are taking instructions from Mr. Melt'omb. o - — Betty Hutton To Wed Businessman Chicago, Sept. 1 (UP) —Vivacious screen etar Betty Hutton and Chicago businessman Ted Briskin will be married here tomorrow. The pair took out a marriage li- ' cense ar the county clerk's office I yesterday. Mfss Hutton, whose real name is Betty J. Thornburg, said she wad 24. Bri-kin, head of a Chicago camera company, gave his age as 27. Judge Philip L. Sullivan of the U. S. district court will perform the ceremony at the Drake hotel. The couple will honeymoon a’ Miss Hutton's Hollywood home. It will be the first marriage for each. Is Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reinhart of Route 1, are the parents of a baby girl, born at 6:42 a.in. today at the i Adams county memorial hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, In ounces and has not been named. RUPTURE ■ SHIELD EXPERT HERE H. M. SHEVNAN, widely known expert o* Chicago, will personally be at the Keenan Hotel, Fort Wayne, Thursday & Friday only, Seo*. 6 & 7 •Mr. Shevnan says; The Zoetie Shield is u tremendous improvement o' i all former methods, effecting immediate result* It will not only h<d the rupture p-rf»-<tlv no matt«’r*,h’ < ( r lo< i!ion but it will ini’t•-•*>ise the ujrculation, the weak ned parts, ami thereby <-lo e the opening: of lieav.v lifting; straining or any posi:ion tin* body may assume. A, hnibmally known leiitiii- methop, Xu iiiitier -traps < umber-mm arrangements and absolutely no rnediein s or medi< al 1 rea t Hietils. | Hr. Mill Im* glad to drinonNlriifr without eharue. >. Irlrsian |*‘*„ t'||ivUHO. I iiriu’ inriMioital hemin ur rupture itift surgienl operation rs|»e» eiallx Nolorited. CLOSED Sept. 3 to Sept. 10 CORNER GRILL 3rd and Monroe sis.