Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1948 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday Bg THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter J. H. Heller President A. R. Holthouse, Sec’y 4 Bus. Mgr. Dick D. Heller — Vice-President Subscription Rates By Mail in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $6; Six months, $3.25; 3 months, $1.75. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining counties: One Year, $7; f mouths. 13.75; 3 months, $2.00. By carrier, 20 cents per week. Single copies. 4 cents. Gandhi's fast was successful and the waring factions in India have decided to make peace. The aged crusader and Indian leader ended his fast when the Hindu and Sakh representatives met his terms. Gandhi is sacred to the peoples of India and does more than all the military leaders in that vast country, populated by nearly four hundred million people. i o o ! 1 Dimes and dollars contributed to , ' 1 ] the March of Dimes are divided equallv between the National Foun- J I i dation and local chapters. Eachj

chapter retains half the money raised to provide care and treatment for infatile paralysis patients in its own area. The other half goes to national headquarters to finance a nation-wide program of research, education and emergency epidemic aid. o o Rent control is likely to be ex-1 tended after March 1. for a period ; of 16 months, if Congress falls in i line with a bill that Senator Ives! ot New York intends to introduce. The New York senator also pro-' poses to place a "freeze” on those’ rentals which now carry the 15 j percent Increase. Whether they like it or not, congress will have to renew the control extension act, | or big cities will be a mass of' house-movers, come March 1. o o

The United States Department | of Defense has better maps of Russian Asia than the Russians them- j; selves have. This includes Man- , churia and the whole region from the Pacific to the Caspian Sea. Ac- , cording to a Stockholm newspaper. s they were prepared for the Swe- , aish explorer Sven Hedin and sent to Germany for printing. There they were captured by American' troops before the Germans man- J. aged to destroy them, or the Russians, in whose section of Germany the printing was done, to get hold 5 of them. No doubt this country! also has maps of Russia and Siberia. o o Oklahoma has been sternly dealt ■with by the United States Supreme'

First Aid for Mild Foot Ills

By Herman N. Bundesen, M. D. TO those beset with them, there are no minor foot troubles. And it is perfectly true that painful, ac-h ing feet are the cause of a vast I amount of suffering and discomfort. even though the conditions •which ordinarily cause them are; not serious. One of the frequent causes of foot discomfort is ingrown toenails. In many instances, this condition; can be relieved merely by the wearing of shoes and stockings which fit properly, but once the nail has become ingrown some further

treatment is usually necessary. One I' -which has been suggested is as fol-1 i lows: A small piece ot silver nitrate stick is placed in the crack between the nail and the skin and is left ’ there for from ten to fifteen mln-| utes; then a solution of gentian; violet is dropped over the area. 1 The mixture of these two drugs forms a coating which protects the ipainful and tender skin. No dress- ; ing is necessary. This treatment;

is rather ragged, not too success ! ful and must be carried out by a physician. Placing a small piece of cotton under the nail also may help relieve the inflammation of the toe i The edge of the nail, which is pressing into the tissues, must be kept raised until the nail has grown out sufficiently. When these measures do not bring relief, an opera-, tion is usually required. The most ! important, measures in the prevention of ingrown toenail are to waarl properly lilting sheer and to tfigj the toenails straight across when they get long and require cutting

Court for laws that enclnie Negro citizens from its state university. The state also is doing something tc correct other backward statutes, namely those dealing with its children. After years of effort by Welfare organizations and progressive citizens, the 1947 legislature gave the governor the right to appoint a children’s code commission. While Oklahoma is not the only state that protects its children poorly, it had such shocking laws as that of indenture, giving child-care institutions the right to hire out chilj dren for pay. Badly written or ig- { cored were la ws covering child labor, adoption, mothers’ aid and i juvenile courts. o o Canada’s flexible immigration regulations are now adjusted to their widest capacity. The government policy favors the admission o* outsiders as a means of population growth. Preference is being given to people from the British , Isles, but any white British sub- i ject or American citizen may enter < if his health is good and he is sup- ~ . _. f

plied with enough money to tide him over a possible jobless period. Canada, with its great areas suit- ,' able for farming, with its modern cities, its beautiful forests, lakes > 1 , and streams, offers many advantages to those who are for the most part accustomed to life on a more restricted scale. In Canada, they can spread out, and the possibili- ■ ties for their future are limited : only by their energy and ambition. o o Knowing Each Other: Isolationism, whether political, I social, racial or intellectual, breeds conflict. It is outmoded, a survival of the Archaic. The Great Wall of China might be excused in ancient, times. But today’s transportation and communication facilities make I it possible for nations to know naI tions, and for man to know his ; neighbor despite distance.

International acquaintance can be promoted in no better way than by exchange scholarships for students. The more young people travel back and forth to each other’s schools and colleges, the surer and stronger bridge of peace and understanding will be built linking various sections of the world. In our country of many races, many religions, young people hare an excellent opportunity to learn about backgrounds different from their own. A visit to a church of different faith and a little study iof its tenets are apt to inculcate new respect for the people following that religion. Broad understanding makes for friendship. Enmity thrives on ignorance.

or trimming. Another annoying -foot trouble is soft coms between the toes. These, too, may be eliminated by wearing properly fitting shoes and stockings. Sometimes there is an overgrowth of bone at the base of these i coms. In such cases, the bone must be cut away in order permanently , to eliminate the corn. The use of silver nitrate on the corn may be i helpful in some instances. Hard coms, also, may be relieved i by wearing the proper shoes. The ; cbm may be cut away by a phyr; sician and the foot soaked in hot

water to relieve paih and inflammation. As a general rule, hard corns are easily removed. Calluses often develop under the heads of the metatarsal bones. These are the bones just behind the toes. Such calluses, also, may be relieved by cutting them away. The edges are often rubbed with sandpaper. A support, worn with- , in the shoe, or a bar of leather across the sole on the outside of the shoe, may tend to decrease the

pressure on this area >of the foot and keep further caßuses from i developing. For bunions, a number of meas--1 ures may be employed, although ’ operation is required in \many inj stances. Wide shoes, with’openings 'over the bunton, will serie to relieve the pressure and gAt rid of the pain. A bar on the ouitside of I the sole of the shoe may al.vo be of I benefit. Os course, none of these inild foot troubles should be neglected, *sl most cf tYesi cub be prw Bp'ai by “rearing th< proper ahoet apf ; steckmgs.

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| Modern Etiquette i By ROBERTA LEE 9 0 Q. Is it all right to use “Respectfully your” as a close to a social letter written to a person of social position ? A. No. This closing is usually re-j served for a business letter. Q. Would it be good manners for; a girl to ask her dinner partner; for a cigarette? A. Yes, if her dinner partner is forgetful enough not to offer her a cigarette without this reminder. Q. When a man is taking a girl to the theater, should he ot the girl follow directly behind the ush- - er? A. The girl should go first if following an usher. When there is no usher, the man should lead the way. o Q_ O House hold Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE

Woolens Restore your shrunken woolens by using clean soapsuds as the last rinse. Squeeze the Woolens with the hands instead of rubbing them. Soda in the wash water will cauee shrinking. Scuffed Shoes When the leather of the shoe is scuffed, fasten it down with a little glue and after thoroughly dry polish righ over it. It will hardly be noticeable. Custard Pie The custard pie will be an even, nice brown when baked if a little sugar is sprinkled over the top just before putting into the oven.

20 YEARS AGO -* TODAY <-

Jan. 20 — Illinois Democrats favor Al Smith for the Democratic j nomination for president. Another cold wave forces the | mercury down to three above zero.! The Scripps-Howard newspapers, will support Hoover for president, ' Mrs. Lee Meyers returns from a visit in Lima, Ohio. Birthday party for “Grandma” Overhulser. Miss Rose Conter entertains the Bachelor Maids. Cuba will make 4,000,000 tons of sugar this year. 'Cooks’ Corner' BY MARY R. SMITH Serve Less Tender Cuts of Meat The housewife who knows her basic cuts of meat is not only wise —but she is the one who will get the most for her dollar because of this knowledge. The days have passed when a homemaker can serve 1-inch thick T-bone steaks, prime rib roasts, and pork loin chops to her family at least once a week. Retail meat cuts are selling at record levels. Use of less tender cuts of- meat will solve the high cost problem

in your fodd budget. They are much cheaper and they can be just as good — providing they are cooked properly. This proper cooking cannot be over-stressed. The manner in which meat is cooked determines its acceptance by those ★ho eat it. Even the best meat money can buy will be destroyed by improper cooking practices. Dry heat methods are always i used for tender cuts of meat. Dry - heat “methods include routing (in i in open pant, broiling, and pan -I broiltag. Moist heat methods art f always used for less tender cuts f Braising, stewing or simmering f ind soup making are moist hea methods. Tender cuts should nevei d be cooked by moist heat and lesi I.; tender cuts should not be prepar di tri by dry heat methods. Rnowini 4 a eat is a tender one or i I lees, tender cqt is dependent upo:

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the buyer’s knowledge of the cuts I and their location on the carcass of the animal. Your butcher will ; be glad to give you help in select- | ing meat. He can tell you whether the cut you are purchasing is a tender or a less tender cut. Become acquainted with these huts so that you will know them without asking. With this information at hand you will know by what method the meat should be cooked. Here is a recipe using a less tender cut of meat. The one I am using is a pot roast. This piece of meat comes from that part of the beef known as the chuck. Being a less tender cut. braise it. Pot Roast and Tomato Gravy 4 lbs. pot roast Enough fat to brown meat % tsp. thyme h: cup vinegar 1 cup water Salt and pepper 1 pint tomatoes 1 large onion, chopped Brown the pot roast in hot fat. Add thyme, vinegar, and add one and one half of the cup water. Sea-

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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO “LOOK, Elame," Cathy said at last m a voice deceptively quiet and almost steady. “Bill and I have been in love with each other since we were little more than children. I can’t remember a time when I haven't been in love with him. AU through the months I was away, I just had one thought in mind: as soon as the war was over, to come back and be married to BilL So how could I possibly have found time to stop loving him and faU in love with somebody else?" Elaine’s lovely mouth curled into a little smile, touched faintly with cynicism. “It says here, in my little book, that “this thing called love’ can strike like lightning, all in the space of a moment," she drawled. Though, of course, since I’m immune to that sort of lightning, I wouldn't be knowing—not from experience, that is.” Cathy gathered her bag and her gloves and prepared to rise, to end this ridiculous conversation, a little uneasy that it had taken such a turn. “WeR, you may safely take it from one who has had experience with 'this thing called love’ that it isn’t something you turn off and on like a water faucet! It’s something that grows and deepens and can’t be wiped out by just a flash. That’s the way I feel about Bill.” Elaine nodded, her eyes slightly narrowed.

“But you are terribly concerned' for the major’s welfare,” she pointed out dryly. “Naturally,” answered Cathy her head high. “Because he's a fine person and because I think he deserves a better break than you’re offering him.” She broke off and her color deepened at the derisive look that was dawning tn Elaine’s eyes. Oh, what’s the use of trying to argue with you?" she flashed and went swiftly out of the tea shop and along to where the Betsy-Bug was parked. She was furious, and she tried to teH herself that it was completely illogical to lose her temper over anything so silly. Elaine had been merely amusing herself, killing time, passing a boring afternoon. And anyway. Cathy’s mind raged, what business of yours is it if she starts making passes at I Mark? Mark’s full grown, tn comI plete possession of his faculties, , and undoubtedly there have been many girls in his life who have had thoughts about him similar to the ones Elaine has so frankly expressed. ■ Mark was quite competent to look after his own affairs of the heart; he would never have attained his present age, unmarried, if he hadn’t been. So what was there to get all steamed ur about, she demanded crossly ol herself as her foot trod on the accelerator and the Betsy-Bug roarec tn indignant protest. .As for Elaine's calm i eace that she. Cathy, was in tovi

son with eait and pepper. Cover and cook slowly for 2 hours. Add tomatoes and onions and rest of the cup of water. Simmer for another hour. Using acids such as vinegar and tomato juice act as tenderizing factors. When the meat is tender, remove to r hit platter. Make a gravy of the remaining drippings. It’s oh. so good — and easy on the pocket book. This adds to the attractiveness of any kind of meat these days. Nek Week: More Economical ■ Meat Dishes o CARD OF THANKS We wish in this manner to express our thanks to the friends and relatives for their expressions of sympatny extended to us during the death of our sister. Bertha Christener. We especially wish to thank Rev. C. A. Schmid and those who sang at the funeral services. The Brothers. 0 CARD OF THANKS We wish in this manner to express our appreciation to friends. and neighbors for their floral of- j ferings. their kindness and assistance during our recent bereavement. Cornelius Geimer, Gerald Geimer. 0 CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our sincere thanks to the neighbors, friends and various organizations for their many acts of kindness j and sympathy extended us in our bereavement. The Frank Liniger family. TIPS & TOPS IN EYE APPEAL Your glasses become as much a part of you as your smile or your voice. Few people look to see if your glasses are dirty or crooked, but they are aware of them in your general appearance. They are a part of you — Keep your glasses clean Keep them straight Keep them up to date. DR. H. R. FREY (Above The Democrat)

with Mark—why, that was just plain idiotic. Because Cathy was c in love with Bill—moreover, she t was married to Bill! She drew a sharp breath at that; even though f only she and Bill knew it, the fact « still remained. She just couldn’t k possibly be in love with Mark, she h insisted, and was dimly frightened at her own angry insistence. The I necessity of insisting so furiously s shook her badly and her thoughts t were jumbled when she turned the J nose of the Betsy-Bug into the v drive beside the neat little cottage. Cathy slid the car Into the ga- £ rage and got out She pulled off r her small, close-fitting hat as she t went up the walk. The door to c the kitchen was open, and as she c approached it. a tall figure sud- 1 denly blocked it, and her heart did the craziest possible acrobatics—a ( nip-up into her throat where it ' hung for a moment, quivering, and ' then a sudden drop until it seemed ‘ to sink almost to her heels. Mark, his shirt sleeves rolled ’ well above his elbows, one of Mag- 1 gie’s substantial gingham aprons ' tied about his lean middle, a Mtch- 1 en fork- in his hands, stood eyeing her severely. i “A fine thing!” he said sternly. “Here I’ve been standing over a 1 hot stove all day, working my fingers down to the knuckles to get yon an elegant dinner, and you ; come straggling in here at al! hours—and don’t you dare tell me you’ve been working late at the office, for I telephoned the office.” Cathy laughed, a small, shaken, breathless laugh. “Mark, you idiot!” she managed. 'T thought you’d gone fishing.” Mark grinned at her warmly. “I did.” he assured her cheerfully. “But it seems the fishes in these parts have a very strict union and knock off biting along in the late afternoon. So we back to town, and of course I , wanted to prove to you and Mag- , gie that I had been fishing, so I , brought my catch out here. There , was nobody home, so I cleaned ’ them and got them all readv to fry. Maggie whipped In for a min-

ute. announced that the baby had arrived and was a fine bouncing boy and she wouldn’t be back for supper but I could carry on. She seemed to think you’d arrive eventually.” Oh. so the Warrens have an- °} he .- that ’« said Cathy, idiotically, because she couldn’t beneath the confusingly tender regard tn Mark’s eyes, think of anything etee to say. ' "I was ever so pleased,” said Mark politely. She laughed, and sail “Ummm -that smells good, whatever you’re cooking!” “Whatever I’m cooking! Madam, thow are fighting words to a man who has spent a broiling hot dav lut ~ing uttJe fishes out of their ancestral domain,” said Mark reprovingly. -Run along wash your face and hands and be caref?Lof..your or m scrub 'em! Aad then come back and set the table. Scoot, now.”

The People’s Voice | This column for the use of our readers who wish to make suggestions for the general good or discuss questions of interest. Please sign your name to show authenticity. It will not be used if you prefer that it not be. ♦ Clothes For Friendship Each year at this time we hear of New Year’s resolutions. Most o ue make a few ourselves. When we are honest, we admit that 90 pe cent of them will be broken before a week is up. • One amazing resolution is - to prove itself the escepn*'* l --- rule. It is not the Resolution of one individual but of more million girls from seven to 17 who live in the big cities and in the hamlets from coast to coast. The? are the Girl Scouts of the United States and this is their New Years resolution for 1948. “A hundred thousand shall be clothed by us. . These youngtsers are going to bend their energies to make or re- : condition garments for children of i Europe and Aeia who are less fort- | unate than our American boys and : girls. They have promised to ship ; 100,000 kits of children’s cloth- ! ing to devasted countries across the sea. Their object: to “Make Warm Friends.” It is this kind of service that makes the Girl Scouts more than just a recreational group. As members of an international organization whese ideal is belter citizenship. Girl Scouts learn to be citizens not only of their own countries but of the world. Throughout .their international clothing drive they are proving that there are no enemies among children. They are accepting a responsibility for the well-being of kids just like themselves all over the world: boundaries of nations.

The Girl Scout organization deserves a vote of thanks from all men and women who are seeking to instill the spirit of peace in young people today. It also deserves your cooperation. If you have any items of children’s clothing, which are still attractive and wearable or which could be made so through minor repairs, take them to the local Girl Scout office

Cathy "scooted” and when she came back, Mark eyed her contentedly.

“I love Maggie dearly,” he confided. “But this is something tc dream about—just the two of at here like this. Can we eat in the kitchen?" “I don’t know why not,” agreed Cathy. She spread a cloth on the small table beside the window and began setting it with the new peasant china of which Maggie was so proud. Mark was in hilarious spirits and Cathy was only too happy tc note that. Their meal was simple but seasoned with laughter and cheerful conversation, and neithei could remember one they had enjoyed more. They dawdled over coffee anc cigarets before beginning to clear the dishes, and It was thus that Bill found them when he walked into the kitchen. There was a startled moment when the three of them mereij stared at one another. It was Bil. who spoke first, with an edge ot chill in his voice. “How very cozy! I hope Fm intruding? I mean to." “You are,” said Mark firmly. “1 didn’t hear you knock.” Bill’s face was cold and set

"1 wouldn’t think you would,” he said angrily, “Though as a mat ter of fact I did; and then I hearc sounds of merriment and foiloweo them—naturally.” Mark’s eyes were definitely hostile, but his tone was noncom mittal

“Naturally,” he agreed politely. “Will you have coffee, Bill? suggested Cathy faintly. Bill flung her a glance as hostile as the look in Mark’s eyes ana said "No" very fiatlv. And ther he turned back to Mark. “You seem to be making yourself quite at home around here Major," he said, and his tone was insolent. Mark smiled. “It’s a gift,” he said gently. “One that’s likely to get you a sock tn the jaw, don’t you think *■ Bill's tone was ugly. “Bill!” gasped Cathy, outraged “You keep out of this,” snappec Bill. “Don’t you speak to her in that tone,” said Mark, on his feet now his fists doubled. “What business is It of yours how 1 speak to—my wife?" demanded Bill savagely. For what seemed to Cathy a long, long time, the two words seemed to quiver in the air; words that could be seen and felt and beard. Mark stared at Bill, thunderstruck, completely incredulous; and then his bewildered eyes turned tc Cathy and he made a little gesture with one hand as though he would reach cut to her. But before the gesture could be comnleted his hand dropped, and he said huskily “Oh—no—Cathy, you wouldn’t fail to tell me—" IXo Be Continued)

I K « i. «0 J SMOKE AND FLAMES engulf the Lutheran Home for the Aged, Ma lowa, in this air view taken shortly before two of the walls of the dot structure caved in. All 63 residents, many of them bed-ridda, forced to flee for their lives as the fire raged out of control anddesh the building. Damage was estimated at $200,000. (Intermix

today. The Girl Scouts of this community will send them on their way to those parts of the world where they are most needed and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you. like the Girl Scouts, have not only done your good turn, but have a definite contribution toward the carrying out of one of the fin-

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est resolutions made anywhen new year. A Girl Scout ft o The longest stretch of id without a curve in the { States is the 79 miles of th board Air Line between ton and Hamlet, N. C.