Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 14 September 1946 — Page 3

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MEETING OF W. S. C. 8. THURSDAY AFTERNOON The Salem W. S. C. H met at the hora« of Mrs. Elisha Merriman. Thursday afternoon. The group rant "Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Vs" which was followed hy prayer by Mm. Austin .Merriman. The lesson study wan given by Mm. Oscar Yount, Mrs Austin Merriman end Mrs Chester Bryan. The president. Mr*. Claude, Foreman. wan In charge of the buslnres meeting- After the lord's Prayer was prayed for dlsrnlsaal. a delictCM luncheon was served to the group. The nert meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Austin Merriman. Mrs. Vtdolph Kober will be host ess to the L yal Daiuhters Class of the First Evangelical church Tuesday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. The assisting hostess will be Mrs. Robert Carard and Mrs.Jim Staley. The St. Paul ladies aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Huie Cook for an all day meeting Wednesday.

Mrs. Gladys Chamberlain of this city Is visiting In Peru this week end. attending the Pent hom< coining celebration. Mrs. Chamberlain • I is a former Peru resident. Carlisle Flanders of Fort Wayne. 1 formerly of Decatur, l« recovering i from a major operation. I The T. A. Turner SO acre farm on highway 121 a m l« west of Bluffton han lieon sold to Peter Prior, The purchase price is reported to have been ftd.OOO. Tom Fennlg of Geneva broke an I arm when he fell from a tree In the school yard. With several boys he was trimming the trees and 1 stepped on a dead limb that cranh- , .cd to the ground. John W. Blakey. Democrat can II date for county commissioner from the first district, l>« up and around 1 following a several wt eks' illness of undulant fever. Paul Me Paul. executive secretary of the Chamber < f Commerce, calls attention to the meeting Mon day evening at 7:30 at the city hall. . of men and women ii terested ln' ( organizing a golf club in thin city. Prospective sites will be dlacussed and an organlzatl >n form «d. if sufficient Intere-* is shown , o Belter soybeans of high yielding varieties are expected to put 1948 i s yhean production within 3 perc< lft of last year's level, despite a 14 per cent slash in a.-reage. —— o I Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

CLUB CALENDAR toelety Deadline. 11 A. M. Sunday Mt. Tab rW. 8. C. 8. Mrs. Anna i Bunner. 8 p.m. Monday flt. Mary's society, C. L. of club rooms So p.m. Corinthian class of Christian church, Vl,la Hchrlderer, 7:30 pm. Tuesday Tri Kappa social meeting, Elka t home, 8 p.m. ' Kum Join Vs dan of First Evanchurch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred--1 erick Striker, 7:30 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. L. of C. Hall, 7:30 p.m. Garden Club. Mrs. Chas, ilelneke, 2:30 p.m. Istyiil Dnugli'e a duns, First Evangelical Church. Mrs. Adolph Kolter, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Root Township Home Economic club, Mr*. Gi-raltl (Irandataff, all day. Pst lota XI sorority Initiation dinner. Elks home, 8:30 p.m.v Profit and Pleasure Home Economics club, Mrs. Harry Kershner, 7:30 p.m. h'-crur Home Economics Chib. Mrs. Alva Buffenbarger. 1:15 pm. St. Paul latdles Abt. Mrs, Dale i Cook, all day. Thursday Plea-ant Mlll< Methodist W. 8. C. 8.. Mrs. Charlie Xyffeler, 1:15 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walton Arnold, route 6, Decatur, have a baby Imy. hint this morning at, 1:55 at the Adams county memorial hospital. The baby weighed seven |H>unds and five ounces and has been named Tbcmu Dean. ■■IB Admitted: William H. Elirman, youte 2. Decatur. Admitted and dismissed: Fred Welkers, Mendoza, Oh <». route 1; Ted Stein, Detroit; Max Rosenberg. Detroit; Carl Th mas Baumgartner, Hoagland. D mlroed: Mrs. Jones. Willshire, Ohio; Mrs. Harold Melchl. 427 Walnut street. 0 Autos Collide At Alley Intersection Cars driven by Ralph Schnepp and Robert Templin, both f lbcatur, were damaged Friday afternoon when they collided at an alley intersee lon on Monroe street near Third street. The car driven by .Schnepp and owned bby Royal Friend was pulling out of the alley when the crash occurred. Police chief Ed Miller estimated the damage at fl«o.

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Divorce Suit Filed In Circuit Court Petition Filed To . Appoint Guardian The filing of u new divorce case and entries in several other cases featured action In the Adams circuit court late Friday and at an early hour this in irnlng. Hetty Byer of St. Mary's township filed suit for divorce from Ronald Byer, charging cruel and Inhuman treatment In that he drinks to excess, while inebriated is quarrelsome, curaer, uses obscene language and Is violent toward her; that he kicked her and slapped her and told her he wanted a divorce on one occasion. She asks custody of a daughter, 22 months old. and 11X00 alimony. Plaintiff's attorney is D. Burdette Cnstgr. A petition for the appointment of a guardian for Jess* E. Stucky was filed by R A. Stucky. The petition avers that the defendant Is blind. 61 years of age and Jn firm. Judge J. Fred Fruchte, after hearing evidence, adjudged Charles A. Krugh restored to sanity and capable of managing his own affalio late Friday afternoon.

A hearing on a petition to mcallfy a court order in the divorce action of June against Paul Reidenbach was set for September 21. 0 Plan Increase In Output Os Autos Ford Co. PlanninQ Hiqher Production "Production is what thia country needs now-and p-oductlon is what we are going to provide to the very limits of our ability.” Is the promise J. R. Davis. Ford vicepresident in charge of salem and advertising, stated in a letter to W. E. Brant, local Ford dealer, regarding the current car shortage. 'Thousands of people who have ordered a Ford. Mercury or Lincoln want to know when they can get their car, "Mr. Davis said. "During July, we produced about 41.060 Ford cars. IS.OOO trucks, 7.500 Mercurys and 1.900 Llncilns. Fop Auguet. production was about isw8ollows: <3.000 Ford cars. 25,000 trucks, 8,5<0 Mereuryr and 2,500 Lincolns. "Each month we plan to step up production, provided, of course, the flow cf materials Is not Interrupted. If we could get enough ;mrts and materials, w • could turn out 100,000 a month, but many suppliiM are still very scarce.. Cold rolled steel is a notable example “Like every other automobile manufacturer, we are up against some very tough problems today; not the least of which is the fact that we have lost money on every car we have built thus far.” The letter was accompanied by a folder containing questions frequently a><ked about delivery of new cars, and dealere' answers based on Ford Motor company policy. Some of the mere interesting questions ard answers follow: Q: When can I expect to get a new car. If I place an order now? A: We wish we could tell you exactly when your new car can be delivered, but there have been so many Interruptions in production (luring tecent montlav, we hesitate to make a guem. Q: If I had a good used car to* trade, wouldn't that help me get a new one sooner? A: No, I'm sorry hut I? wouldn't. We are in the automobile business, and naturally, we are glad to get all the cars we can. both new and 1 used, to sell . . . but we don't let I

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that control delivery of new cars. Q: How will my d<posit on a new car be protected? « A* AIJ the depoeitu we take on in w cars are put into a special account at the bans until delivery is made. We don't use customers’ de poults In the operation of our business. Q: 1 am a veteran of World War 11. Do I get any preference In the delivery of a new car? A: Yes At least one out of every four csim we receive ie delivered to a veteran whose order we are h >ldir.g on our veterans' order Het. Q: Well, does that mean that veterans g«t their cars quickly? A: Yes, but of course not immediately. New cars are delivered to veterans In the order in which they placed thei.- orders with us. Q: Well, 1 Just hav-* to have a car now Don't you consider the merits of your customers' needs? A: Yes. Where urgent need of a new car Is a fact >r, we will, in the public Interest, determine such cases on the basis of the now aladlahed. but puldldy accepted, OPA priority lists. Q: Isn't there something I can do to get a new car now? I am willing to pay a premium if necessary. A: We do not accept bonuses over our regular established retail prices. The new cars we get will be delivered to the people who have placed orders with us on a flrstuome-flietseived basis. The only exceptions for earlier delivery that will be made are to veteran** anl cases of public necessity, as mentioned above. 0

| PREBLE NEWS I ♦ = Mrs Milton Hoffman and daughters Dorothy and Gertrude and Mrs. June Khackley Visited Mrs. Ernest Bash at the Portland hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Helmut and Mns. John Kirchner attended the state fair at Indianapolis. Mr. and Mns. Harry Chalfant of Griffith spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Goldner. Mr and Mrs Clarence Smith returned h mo after spending several weeks visiting In New York and other eastern states. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan have moved to their home in Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Andrews of Decatur visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoffman and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Kirchner and [daughters had as their guests Thursday Albert Peck of Grand Junction. Colo., Mrs. Robert Sommers and «»>n Robert. Jr., of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mis. Frank Craner of Grand Junction, Colo., Mrs. Otto Niggli of Sturgis. Mich., and Fred Wardelman of Centerville, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. John Heller and family spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Heller. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Straub and daughter Harriett visited Mr. and Mrs Milton Hoffman and family Friday. Mrs. Fred Elekhoff spent the day with Mr. and Mns. George Bultemeier, and daughter Helen, TuiMday. Mr. und Mrs. Walter Conrad and daughter called on Mrs. Freda Con■ad and son Arn IJ Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John K rchner and daughters Irene and Erma. Mrs. June Shackley. Mr. and Mrs R »ger Bi-hout and Glenn Frledley motored to Centerville, Miih.. Sunday and spent the day at the home of Fred aud Carl Wardelman. where a family gathering was held. Other guests were Mr. and Mnt. Frank Craner. Albert Peck and graniwn Robert of Grand Junction. Colo.. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Niggli and sm John Otto. Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Drouse and daughter Joan and son Leonard of Sturgis, Mich. oTrade In a Good Town — Decatur

Stale TPA President Here Next Wednesday I' Decatur post X. Travelers Protective Association, will entertain E.A. Stolzenlierger. N»w Albany. State president, and other state officers at a dinner to be held Wednesday night at 6.30 o'clock at the I Hotel Coffee*- shop, Chai lea Burdg. I local eecretary, announced today. ' Cards are being mailed the 52 local members for reservation* at the dinner. Several visiting offl- ' i ials will speak following the dinner. Indiana led all other states in increased membership in the or | aanizaHon last year, and the visit of state officials is to promote a membership campaign In Decatur i In an effort to keep Indiana at the ’ t p of all slates In membership. — - —0 Michiqan City Girt Missinq Since Monday Michigan City. Ind . Sept. 14 il'l'l City police. Boy Scouts and volunteers searched the wooded areas <a-t of here today for Adriana Regan, 15. who was last seen Monday on the first day of whool buying supplies at a local ' bonksto e. I Acting police chief Edwin Fedj der said he was convinced the girl had met with foul play. Adriana, one of II children, enjoyed her school work and had planned to enter a convent after graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic high schoid. her pa ents said For Smart Girls! 1 r - / I wk 1 1 // H 9169 Il What a gay whirl this dress is * in ... it goes to school and it - goes to parties, too! Pattern 9169 has a skirt and blouse look but it s all In one. So right and ready I for fun! This pattern gives perfect fit. ’ is easy to use. Complete, Ulus- ' tinted Sew Chart shows you every step. Pattern 9169 comes in sizes 6, S. 10 and 12. Size 10 frock takes 2% yards ,35-lnch fabric. Send TWENTY FIVE cents in coins for this pattern to Decatur Dally Democrat, Pattern Dept., 155 N. Jefferson St., Chicago 80, 111. Print plainly Your Name. Address. Zone, Size and Style Number. NOW ready—the Marian Mart-1 In new SUMMER 1946 PaPttern Book! Fifteen Cents more brings you cool, new, easy-to-make fashions for all . . And. printed right In the IxMik: FREE pattern for ballet slippers for home and beach wear!

111jj| llHißl^||l|ini| H*i ii ii iii i Kill iwlwsiiim’ iiiiii 'SAM* ; IMiif tW Jerry Lhhtenstlger and Carey 1 Knittie left for Indianapolis last ' Tuesday, when- they were accept--1 rd for enlistment In the I’, S. 1 egular army. r p- ■ Sunday School Lessen Discussion Questions DiscuMlon Questions <>n the Sunday School Lesson, Jesus and CovetoiiHiiess. for Sunday, September 15. i 1. What causes covet-msnessT 2. How does covetousness foster . discontent? i 3. What are some of the spirits uals periU connected with covetI outness? 4. What are some of the safe- . guards against covetousness? i 5 How may one pos-ites wealth and not lie guilty of cavetousness? Clericus says: "One of the dan- , gers of covetousness is the in-,'ldiousni-ss of its growth. The person who permits such a spirit to gain headway usually does ndt realize its presence. He thinks he is thrifty has business acumen and foresight for laying hy a store for a rainy day. But ills prudence may lie selfishness and bis thrift mercile-Mness o_ . ■ A manufacturer has developed a new "feaiher- weight” aluminum alloy for "47 automobile key*. Nationally, about a million tons of peanuts are expected to be harvisited from 3 million acres thia fall There are still enough men to go around assures Dr. Hope T. Eldridge, Census Bunau analyst, estimating the supply of eligible males at 1,800,000.

LAST CHANCE ( To Buy Michigan J PEACHES f ?“1 I ) Monday and Tuesday / j Arnold's Market I % West Side of Street 1 ■■BBBBaaaßeaaaaHHaaaaßßat : Hendrick's : ® 0 • Open Air Market ; ■ a ■ THIRTEENTH STREET a : POTATOES’-- $ 1.90; ■ i ■ ORANGES <af«« GRAPEFRUIT 1 A<« ■ 8 -doxen *>C 3 for . TOMATOES LEMONS g — ■ GRAPES PEARS ■ ■ pound *UC 3 tbs. AJV I A | ~ WEALTHY ... bu. $2.50 8 • AppleS RED JUNE ... bu. $2.75 s ! WATERMELONS each..6oc ■ . TOMATO JUICE - quart..2oc • ■ PLUMSIb...2Oc , • CHILI SAUCE-— can..2sc s ■ — ■ • EGG PLANT <• s*«« ~ BANANAS —a : --* SC >..«»io* ■ . ,w ." T .. e n„. sec m *"“" .., ,„ ioc; :• “ u,KMtLoN, ...» io* <>»*"-•’ 2; ijc; • BANANA PIMENTOES ■»— * ■ SQUASH, tb 2 for g ■ i ißaaeaßaaaeaaaßaee-Baaea a i»u RBBBBBBBBBBBBaaBBBBBB ■ NOTICE J ; Dick’s Diner WILL BE CLOSED the Entire Week of September 15th. Will Be Open for Business as usual Monday, September 23rd. : DICK WALTER

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?uits At Hospital o Enter Colleqe ■nor I— Miss June Eady, who hue been on the staff iff nurses at the Adams county memorial hospital, has resigned tier position, and will enter Heidelberg college, T'ffln, Ohio as a sophomore and »!«> Mt ua nurse «n the campus. i Troop 3 of Girl Fronts held their meeting at the fire station Thursday afternoon and dlsctiiMed plana for a hike to lie held Septemhber 1 21. There will l>e no meeting next week. Shirley Lou Berllng. Bciibe. QUALITY Photo Finishing Holt house Drug Co.

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Stucky & Co. Monroe. Ind. Open Each Evening Eacept Wednesday.