Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 62, Decatur, Adams County, 13 March 1948 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evenln* Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CC Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Pos Office as Second Class Matter r. H. Heller —— Presiden R. Holthouse, See’y & Bus. Mgr Dick D. Heller — Vice-Presiden Subscription Rates By Mail in Adams and Adjoin mg Counties: One year, $6; Si: months, $3.25; 3 months, $1.75. By Mall, beyond Adams and Ad joining counties: One Year, $7; I months. *3.75; 3 months, >2.00 By carrier, 20 cents per week. Single copies. 4 cents. You can tell that this is a presi dential election year. Congres: has more ardor for tax reduction than European relief. O o>— The mercury can drop easier than the stock market, but which one can do it less painlessly is a matter of individual taste. Q o The old Yankee genius is still on the job. When a boy was born the other day without ears, the missing parts were fitted out and on the way in no time. 0 o It won’t be long now before the country is again subjected to regulations, and the blue-uniformed chief regulator of them all shouts “Play ball!” ——o—o One thing is certain. The death of Masaryk deprives the Russians of the use of his name to lend a pretense of democracy to an enslaved government. The Governor of Florida has been awarded one of the largest, if not the record award, in a libel suit brought against Collier’s magazine. A U. S. district jury said that he had been libeled to the extent of $237,500, which is a high price for a few misquoted words. o o —- The Garsson Brothers may have had a rosy time during the war while many young men were sweating it out in uniform, hut today no G. I. would change places with them. On the contrary those who honorably served their country have the respect of fellow Americans, while the Garssons languish at the thought of going to prison, on charges of having gyped that same government. They can have their millions, but most of us * would rather have self respect. The high school students who gave orations on Rotary's part toward world peace, in this atomic age, made more than a creditable i showing. We greatly admired the I

Backache Diagnosis Easier Now

By Herman N. Bundesen, M. D. XVHEN it comes to backache, doctors are on more sure ground today than ever before. There are so many possible causes of pain in this region that in the past physicians have often had trouble in discovering the one responsible in any particular case. HoWever, during the past few years, it has been discovered that most recurrent attacks of backache and many cases of long-con-tinued backache are due to conditions affecting the intervertebral disks. Hence, today, when the doctor is confronted with a case of backache, the cause of which is not clear, he will first investigate this possibility. The intervertebral disks are little rounds of cartilage which join the bones of the spine together and act as a sort of cushion for them. The most common type of pain in the lower part of the back associated with injury to these disks is lumbago. In this condition there is sudden onset of pain, with tenderness over the muscle. The attack * may last for a few hours or for several days. Not only is there pain, but some limitation of the movement of the back, particularly in forward bending. As a rule, the patient may benu sidewise without pain. Between attacks, the back may be normal. The patient often feels all right when he is lying down hut has a return of the pain on exercising. sitting, or standing. An X-ray examination usually will reveal the presence of the injured disk. The treatment may require Operation, although milder cases may be relieved by rest and the wearing of a supporting belt or truss. Persistent backache alup may follow »e injury to the bcues or muscles es ‘he back Hpwever. these injuries are not frequent

young men as they as they presented their side of the all important subject . . . peace. Their 0. talks proved that young minds . grasp the situation better than st many elders and it was refreshing to note the confidence they have it about the future. They spent hours n in research and study and their efix forts were greatly appreciated by the Rotarians. Different patterns toward man's goal of world codpD’ eration were highlighted with in- _ dividual expressions and thought, I- a most worthy way for the youth ss of today to become acquainted i, with problems and mankind’s quest for peace. We congratulate each of the seven young men who ir participated in the interesting h program. a o o —: — The program for the Free Street Fair next July is being whipped I into shape by the local commitj tees, who believe that the week’s e festival should feature more than j a midway. On this premise they are proceeding to enlarge the 4-H Club exhibits, establish an inI ; dustrial show and otherwise make the program one of unusual inI terest. Dick Heller, who assisted . in the management of several state fairs, will act as general chairman, with local men in charge , of the various departments and 1 i exhibits. i ■ o o— i Max Schafer, who has served < as director of labor relations at ( the Central Soya Company since t 1941, will open a labor consultant , service in this city next month. While maintaining his connection ; with the local industry, Mr. Scha- 1 fer will broaden his scope of service with other organizations. Mr. Schafer’s success in his chosen field of work is outstanding. AS a youthful immigrant to this country! rom Austria, he worked his “way up” in typical American fashion and mace a study of labor and management problems. By 1937, he was an acknowledged authority in this work and was named a member of the state labor conciliation department. His understanding and fairness, both to labor and management in dealing with ticklish situations, brought him wide recognition. Max is a ; man devoted to his cause, with an : inborn streak of fairness and hon- ; esty. We wish him well in his i new and enlarged endeavor as he makes his treasury of experiences available to those who seek advise and guidance in maintaining i harmonious relations in the emi ployment field.

causes for long-continued bacfk pain. Some cases of backache may be due to poor posture. However, the postural difficulty must be of a se-' vere type before it causes severe backache. If poor posture is the cause, the pain is relieved when the patient lies down. Backache often occurs during pregnancy, and in these cases it is probably the result of postural strain. Backache following pregnancy' usually clears up. If it persists, it may be due to injury to some of the intervertebral disks. An X-ray should be taken in order to be sure. Inflammation of the fibrous or ‘ connecting tissues of the back may be an occasional cause of back f pain, but. in such instances, the condition does not persist as it ( does with injuries to the disks. If a disk injury is present and } the wearing of a supporting belt , and the use of heat and massage , do not give lasting relief, the ad- { visability of operation should be considered. In this operation, the disk is removed or replaced in the e proper position. Sometimes it may e be necessary to fasten some of the . bones of the spine together. In a y group of patients studied and ' operated on, 80 per cent were come pletely relieved of their difficulty. I Os the remainder, more than half t were improved, but not cured. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS H. D.: Are kidney trouble and a y weak heart the only two things I i- that will cause thte feet and ankles i-1 to swell? r| Answer: In addition to the J causes you have mentioned swellt ing of the ankles may be produced by a local disturbance of the ctrr culatiou in the feet or ankles, or possibly by soxns of the ankle joint? such as that due t to arthritis or an injury.

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0- -0 I Modern Etiquette i I By ROBERTA LEE 0 ® Q. Should a girl apologize, when dancing, and she seemr, unable to follow her partner properly? A. No. It is the man's place to accept all responsibility for any missteps or mishaps while dancing. Q. Which is the proper expression. “The boy was named for his father,” or, “The boy was named after his father”? A. The preferred form is, “The boy was named for hfe father.” Q. When one is asked to “fill a place” at dinner, should a person make it a point to accept?

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CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE I McKEE asked, “Mr. Nye and yfr. Darrell were friends, Miss Lister?" "Why, yes . . . Yes, of course.” She was belatedly vehement and measy. So the two men had not been friends . . . "You know of no disigreement between them at any time?” Color swept up into Catherine’s face. It faded, leaving her whiter :han before. She told herself that if Mike had said anything to Stephen about his treatment of her two years ago there had been no witness. She said firmly aloud that there was no possible reason why Mike and Stephen Darrell should have quarreled. Yes, there was pay dirt here if tie could get at it, McKee decided. Michael Nye had been in the West for the last year and a half, and Stephen Darrell in the Pacific for almost two, so whatever the disagreement between them it had occurred before that. Research was indicated. ... He registered Catherine’s relief when he abandoned the subject and turned his attention to the bonds. There was nothing out of the ordinary about them to the naked eye except that something had spilled over them at some time. It looked like tea or coffee that had been wiped hastily away. The vague tannish-gray blotches had no connection with the blood stains on the envelope in which the bonds, had been enclosed. They were far older in origin. The lab. men might be able to find something informative, latent fingerprints, dust, etc. The Scotsman returned the envelope to the brief case. "I think that finishes us up. Miss Lister.” He began switching off the lamps.

Catherine waited for him near the door. Color and light disappeared in sections and dimness swallowed the room. She jumped a foot when the phone on the pretty little desk rang. The shrill summons, a perfectly ordinary sound, was queerly disturbing in the stillness. The small busy town with its church and post office, Its library and bank and single row of shops, seemed incredibly remote. Whiteness glimmered in squares where snow drove past the windows. It' had grown darker out. The stormy November afternoon was drawing in, closing down. The bell continued to peal angrily. McKee crossed to the desk and lifted the instrument from its cradle. He said, “Hello ... Yes, McKee here . . . You did?" He listened a long while. Then, "Fine, Passeau, I’ll be along to see her presently. Get a statement." i He hung up and stood quietly l beside the desk, staring out into the falling sndw. His glance was fixed, immovable. His eyes were a faint gleam far back in shadowfilled eye sockets. He didn’t speak. The suspense was intolerable. Catherine said, out of a tight throat, “Did—has something happened?” McKee turned toward her a litI tie. He nodded. He sold, f. cling I his way through the intricacies cf ■ a. case whose tangled paths kept

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i A. Yes. if possible; and one should do so graciously and willingly. o O -o I Household Scrapbook I t By ROBERTA LEE | o n Treatment for Glassware Crystal glassware or dishes are less liable to break if they are placed on the stove in a pan of cold water and allowed to come to • a boil. Let boil for about ten min- 1 utes and then allow to cool in the same water. . ' Dyeing White Shoes When dyeing white shoes black, 1 try using some quick - drying black enamel paint. This often wears 1

Heaping deeper ana aeeper into an uncharted labyrinth where the predictable fizzled and the strange was the obvious, "We know who removed the leopard frcji 'he living room of your apartment last Friday afternoon.” Catherine reached back of her, supported herself by a hand on a table. Was the Inspector going to tell her? He did. She said, “No,” and let the table take her weight, sagging back against it The person who had removed the leopard from the top of the bookcase in the living room of her apartment on Lorilard Place was not Stephen Darrell, or Nicky or Angela or Hat or Francine or Tom —it was Mike Nye himself. In that first moment Catherine had no room sos anything but sheer unadulterated amazement. The bitter irony of Mike's having provided the weapon for his own slaughter was completely incomprehensible. . . . There was no- mistake. Mrs. Bridges, the landlady of the house on Lorilard Place in which Catherine lived, had come forward with the information less than half an hour ago. McKee gave Catherine the gist of what Deteetive Passeau, one of many men working on this outstanding problem, had given him over the phone. It was short, simple and conclusive. The : story would have been in their 1 hands earlier only that Mrs. 1 Bridges had spent the week end with a sister in New Jersey, and hadn’t heard of Michael Nye’s ’ death until she got back that day. Late on the preceding Friday ’ afternoon, when Mrs. Bridges was ' preparing for her trip in her rooms on the first floor of the Lor--1 Hard Place house, Michael Nye

rang her bell. He had come to see Catherine and Catherine wasn’t home. He said he would wait for her in her apartment if Mrs. Bridges would be kind enough to admit him with her pass key. This Mrs. Bridges did without hesitation. She knew Mr. Nye was a friend of Miss Lister. Half an hour later Mrs. Bridges encountered Mr. Nye in the courtyard. He was on his way out They walked to the street together. Mr. Nye said he had decided not to wait, after all. He was carrying a brown-paper bag under his arm. Sticking up out of the paper bag was the head of the sib. er leopard. Snow hissed softly and wind blew. White veils over the dark trees shook in long folds. Catherine walked a narrow path through swirling obscurities. Mike and her leopard . . . Why had Mike taken the leopard. He must have had a reason. You didn’t go to your friends’ apartments while they were out and pick up casual ornaments and wander off with them because the fancy took you. They were back where they had started from, to the leopard—and the leopard was more of an enigma than ever. > She said, “Mike must have gone down to my place after leaving Mr. Harris office. . . ." •/Where he was told that twenty thousand dollars worth of bearer 'bonds, these bonds”—McKee

much better than liquid or paste dyes an doesn’t rub off so easily. Mother of Pearl Do not use soap to clean mother of pearl articles. They should be cleaned with whiting and cold water. 0 ft l / AJLJBfc— March 13 — St. Francis dam at Sangus, Calif., burets causing many deaths and great damage. 287 bod fes have been recovered and total may reach 500. Mrs. Elizabeth Vizard, 84, mother of Dr. J. W. Vizard, dies at Monroeville. NatTian Nelson of Geneva is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney. A firey cross burning at Ossian causes excitement when it is reported as a residence fire. Adams county has 50 entries in the ton litter club, largest in the state. Johnny defeats Jack Sharkey in a heavyweight battle. o tigy mgEniigs M * * +give Previously reported $3,225.84 The Schafer Co 153.45 John Kintz, Sec. 7 Wash. 11.00 Harry Habegger, Sec. 3 Wabash 22.35 Roy Johnson, Sec. Pts. 28 & 33 Root 22.00 Irvin Worhman, Sec. 22 Preble 5.00 Walter Zimmerman, Sec.

toucnea tne crlercase —“were missing.” “But the bonds weren’t in rify apartment I don’t see . . It was the Scotsman’s turn to retreat Narrow-eyed, narrowlipped, he was pacing the floor with short jerky steps, thinking deeply, charting a course, without instruments, in complete darkness. He thought about Nye’s trip from the lawyer’s straight to Catherine Lister’s apartment, of Nye’s removal of the leopard, of the appearance of the bonds in Nye’s rooms later on without, as far as they had been able to establish, the intervention of any human agency. Perhaps there had been none . . . There was one way, and only one, to find out whether or not he was on the right track. “We’re through here, Miss Lister.” He couldn’t get away from Brookfield and back to the city fast enough. It was almost halfpast three. Outside in the quiet village street it was still light The snow was slackening and the wind was blowing from the southeast It was too early for serious storm. Tomorrow would be warm- ' er. The cab Angela Wardwell sent for Catherine Lister was parked at . the foot of the lawn in front of j the Inn. . McKee put her into it thought- , fully. He had half a mind to take . her back to New York with him. He had no men here, and he didn't ! like the things that were happen- ] ing. . . . But to disturb the status 3 quo openly and without more to go on might be as dangerous as doing nothing at all. He pushed r uneasiness aside. The State Police 3 were competent Catherine leaned r toward him anxiously. “Am I—- ‘ they’ll all be at the house—am I "to tell them about Mike and the

leopard, Inspector?” “I think not, Miss Lister. I’ll tell them myself later. And don’t mention the bonds, either, for the present." Stephen Darrell had asked secrecy of him when he arrived at the Inn a half hour In advance of Catherine and Angela Wardwell. ”If you can see your way to it. Inspector, I’d just as soon no one would know I found the bonds and brought them to you. Sticking your neck out where a murderer’s concerned, interfering with his little plans, isn’t exactly healthy....” If Darrell had told the truth, his attitude was good common sense. If he hadn’t, well, that was something else again. In either case, no useful purpose was to be served by broadcasting the fashion in which the bonds had been recovered. He had agreed to Darrell’s request. “Good-bye, Miss Lister, Take care of yourself." She said cheerfully, “I will, Inspector.” Her quick smile was queerly disturbing. He shut the cab door, got into the long black Cadillac parked a few yards away, and the two cars moved off, Gathering going north through the snowy fields, McKee south in the direction of New York, the police laboratory, and the silver leopard, exhibit A in the murder of Michael Nye. ___ (To Be Continued)

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(Rev. R. A. Carter, Church of the Nazarene) I » “UNPROFITABLE SERVANTS” I Luke 17:10 “So Ijkewise ye, when ye shall have don. „ I those things which are commanded you, shy I unprofitable servants: we have done that which I duty to do.” I We are living in the greatest age, in so far as human ■ ments are concerned, that the world has ever known upon the accomplishments of man with awe and wonder p ly is this true when we consider the discovery and the ment of atomic energy. However, with all the knowledge and power of man I one field of human experience in which he is helpless tki ‘B to do with the sin problem. Death does not end the exist man but we are creatures of two worlds. Thank God that nW not leave us in this helpless, hopeless condition but J."'W very fountain of love, He gave His Son even Jesus Chrfoi’B come our Redeemer. He provided away whereby the sin i k B could be solved if man would cooperate and obey i Since God can not condone sin our only hope is forgl vs »°, W cleansing through the atonement of Jesus Christ. ' eßs «iß One picture of the relationship between God and the rpd ■ is that of master and servant. Jesus did not say we ful servants but rather unprofitable servants. God is a i] 5 ful, has all wisdom, and all the attributes of His natn™ o,S glorious. After we have been in Heaven ten million years» will not be able to add to His greatness. It is through Jesi«? we have forgiveness for sins. It is through Him we have cfcLof heart. It is through strength received from Him that w able to continue to walk with Him, and it is through Him th' 81 have hope of heaven. "For of him. and through him, and 17 are all things: to whom be glory for ever.” Romans 11 °™ Public Auction REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY 60 - ACRE FARM — 60 I will sell at public auction my 60 acre farm and personal ptoj on Tuesday, March 16,191 LOCATION —1 mile south and 1 mile east of Salem. 3 miles m and 2 miles west of Willshire. O. 7 miles southeast of Mo Known as the Henry Marbaugh farm. FARM —60 Acres in two tracts. 16% acres with good 7 room ta basement. Barn. Extra good large new Poultry house; Bn house; Granary. Drove well. Electric water pressure system, hard and soft water in kitchen. Electricity to all buildings. 43% Acres situated across road. All farming land. Very best soil. Will be offered in Separate tracts or as 60 acres as pure may require. 12 acres of growing wheat. TERMS —1/3 cash day of sale, balance cash on delivery of R and abstract. Possession of land immediately. House April 15tk PERSONAL PROPERTY Sow and 6 pigs, wt. about 70 lbs. each; J. Deere Model H Trat on rubber, cultivator attachment; J. Deere No. 51 single bottom plow; nearly new tractor disc; Two wagons and racks; Dump! r&ke; Mower; Harrow; 3 good hog feeders; Good winter hog founts Oil drums; Electric chick brooder; Oil chick brooder; Small to Some Household Goods; 2 good mattresses, like new. FEED—About 100 bu. good corn; Some wheat and oats; About bales straw; 2 ton clover hay. POULTRY —150 Extra good Barred Rock hens, laying extra gwi TERMS—CASH. Not responsible for accidents. DONALD E. YOUNG, SAMANTHA E. YOUNG, OWNEI Roy & Ned Johnson and Melvin Liechty—Auctioneers E. W. Baumgartner—Clerk 5 # Commencing at 12 Noon C.S.T. Farm will sell at 2 P. M. Beautiful "dream kitchens at prices you can afford m ** ** ** —fJ I ip i ip ZHL i ’ .— V BY MULLINS give you that beautiful “dream kitchen’’ youve longed to have in your home, at easy, budget pricesStart with a “Kitchenaider” cabinet sink, a great work-saver in itself. Built to highest quality stan ards in gleaming white enameled steel, “Kitchen aiders” have acid-resisting porcelain tops, and are available in different models to fit your own plansSpecial features include twin-bowls, dish and ' ege table spray, silent doors and drawers, ample storage space. Spotlessly white floor cabinets and wall ca inets in all sizes and types, to fit any home. We have a limited supply of pipe and can Z ell. every sink, water svstem and water healer we s •. HAUGKS

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