Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 176, Decatur, Adams County, 27 July 1948 — Page 2
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Breach Widened In Democrat Factions Non-Discrimination Edict By President. By United Pre** The breach between the northern and southern facUon* of the Democratic party widened perceptibly today in the wake of Pre»ident Truman’* two edict* aimed at wiping out racial discrimination Sen Richard B Ruaaall. D, Ga., choice of southern Democrat* for the party'* presidential nomination. Raid Mr Truman* action I* "a deliberate attempt to again »lap the people of the south.” He criticised a* a "palpably political” gesture the president's executive order* against discrimination in federal employment and In the armed force*. Under the new order*, the various branches of the federal government were directed to appoint fair employment officers to han die complaints of discrimination Sen. Allen J Eliender, D.. lav., denounced the president * action as a bld to "out Wallace Wallace.” ILep. John Rankin. D.. Miss, labeled the non-discrimination
PUBLIC SALE HOUSEHOLD GOODS I will sell at public auction at 402 Mercer Ave.. Decatur, Ind. MONDAY, Aug. 2 — 6:00 P. M. The fullowing described household good*: Square Plano; Music Cabinet; Radio. Vacuum Sweeper; Dining Table and chairs; Reed Davenport; Rocker*. Bed*, and Dressers; Clock*; Porch Swing: Elec trie Table tamps. Gas Stove; Stand Wringer and Tub*; Kitchen Table; Linoleum Rugs. Ruga. Curtain*; Book Case; Mirror*; Ward robe Trunk; Cot: Linen*. Dishes; Antique Tattle*. Dishes and Clock. Tools; Electric Room Heater, and miscellaneous article*. TERMS -CASH Not responsible for accident*. TRUE FRISTOE, Owner Roy S. Johnson 4 Son—Auct*. 27 29 31 Public Sale We will offer for *ale the personal property of the late Jo* A. Kintz at the home 3 mile* We*t of Decatur. Ind , FRIDAY, JULY 30 Starting at 12:30 P. M. Farm Wagon; Trailer and Bed; Platform Scales; 1928 Ford Coupe in good condition. 10 Ft Brooder House. Electric Brooder Stove; Trough* and Feeder*. Anaorted Tool*: About 30 Chicken*. Household Good*; Bed*; Bedding; Cook Stove; Heating Stove; Di*he*; Electric Sweeper. Typewriter. Adding Machine; 3 Gun*; And Many Other Item* too numerou* to mention. TERMS—CASH. Henry J. Zuber, Administrator Phil Strahm Auctioneer Laurence Geel*—Clerk 23 27 29
Public Auction REAL ESTATE-3 ACRES and BUILDINGS Feed Mill & Hatchery Equipment Friday, July 30th, 1948 Evening Sale—6 P. M. C.D.T. —Evening Sale Real estate will sell at 7:30 P. M. LOCATION -2V» miles West of Fort Wayne City Limits on U. S Road 30. Then about 300 ft. North on Hugoenard road. REAL ESTATE -Lots No 47. 48 and 49 in Hitch View Park Addition Each lot ia 100 x too ft. Tract No. 1: Consisting of lots 47 and 48 upon which is situated a good building 25x104 ft. with 10 ft basement 25x25. This area of the building Is eonstrue'ed so it ran be built 41 ft. higher for elevator purposes: it ia now equipped and used until recently as a feed grind ing and hatchery business. Tract No. 2: Consists of Lot No 49 upon which is situated 2 good buildings 25 x 81 ft. and 25 x MS ft. Double aided with shiplap and drop aiding. All buildings are in good condition. Will be offered In separate tracts and together selling In order highest bid is obtained. This property will absolutely sell to highest bidder. No reservation as to price will be made by the seller. (We will deliver the deed and abstract to a nesr owner.) Immediate possession upon purchaser's tomplying with terms of sale. (Note) Thia property la very suitable tor many purposes: Feed Mill; Hatchery: Oarage. Auto lffr*eker; Factory; and many others ft la worth investigation and your consideration. Inspection welcom ed any time TERMN Md Free of Encumbrance, H cash, balance cash upon delivery of Warranty Deed and Merchants!) e Abstract. — MAC HINERY & EQUIPMENT — 1947 % ton Ford pick-up wtth flat bottom bed and stock rack; 1937 144 ton Ford Truck; Fordaon tractor and IF’ plows; Mc-D. one row corn picker. 12 chicken battery brooders. loM capacity; 2 Ruck eye .ncul<at<>rs 22.5)M) capacity each. 44 New I Jim mated Rafters suffi cieai to build 3 buildings 20x20: 17 new Electris Conduit pipes. 12 ft long. Several hundred le»t Electric wire. £ tralley carts. 2 Brand New Rance poflet Irooders. ISO capacity; "Garden Aid" garden tractor wtth cultivator and diac; Air Compressor; 2 galvanised hog feeders; 3 in divfc Ml bog rrxps; Meta brooder house; Nev era 1 wooden gates 3x12 ft.; Livestock loading chute; Rubber tire wheeibarrow; Large lot mlaceliaaeoua Artic lea CYCLONE FENCE-219 Cyclone f»nce. 4 ft. high and 1 set gates FFEO GRINDING EQUIFMENT. Blue Wreak" No. 3» Hammer Mill with 30 hp. El<c. mo or; “Kelley Duplex" Vertical E’ectrfc Feed Mixer. 1 ton capacity: Power Cora Shelier with 7’4 hp Elee. motor Blue Streak corn cracker and grader with 1 hp. motor; Monitor Fan’ ing MIR. MTRCC -Com ng 2 yr old Black Mare Colt TEEMS d CfWfTITfONH Terms of sa’e cash No property to be removed uat> settled for. The owner and auctioneers will assume no reeponribilitr ia case of accident to any person or their property whil ■ attending this sale. , L J. McCoy, Ft. Wayne. Rt. 3—OWNER Roy 8 Johnson A Soe—Aneta twr, Iwitf •* (Thts ad appears today only.—Cwt it owL)
edicts “a terrible blunder.” He predicted thev would intensify op position to Mr. Truman within hi* own party. The president's declaration fol--1 lowed by only one day the new I progressive party's convention at i which Henry A. Wallace and others had needled Mr Truman on f the subject of racial right*. GOP senate whip Kenneth S. Wherry said the move indicate* the president ha* given up his ' fight for civil right* legislation "He knows he can’t pas* a civil ' rights bill.” said Wherry, "so he's making these gestures to get the negro vote.” There also were these other developmentsReturn—Henry A Wallace returned to New York City, virtually unnoticed. Not a tiewsman met the Progressive party presidential candidate when he got in at Pennsylvania station yesterday. returning from his party* convention at Philadelphia. tabor—William A Green, president of the AFL. thinks President Truman ha* put congress on the spot. But he see* no hope that the extra congressional ses sion will redeem what he called a ■ record of "black reaction.” Dixie-rats —A southern politico called for impeachment of Presl dent Truman. South Carolina *tate Sen It M. Kennedy accuied Mr Truman of calling the ex-
tra session of congress on a political basis. Young Progressives — The young Progressive* of America, pledged to follow in the third party foot*teps of Henry A. Wallace. adjourned their Philadelphia convention without waiting to adopt a platform Given free use of the convention hall until 6 p. m. last night, they didn't get around to platform matter* until 5:56 p. m. Explained a spokesman for the new youth organization: 'We Just didn't have enough money to pay 312 an hour overtime.”
Violence Flares On Dayton Picket Line Workers Shove Way Into Struck Plant Dayton. 0.. July 27 — (UP) — Violence broke out on the picket line at the Univis Lens Co. plant here for the fourth time today as 317 production workers shoved their way into the strike-bound plant. Police dubs swung for the first time since the strike was called May 5. but at no time did the situation get out of hand One picket. John Mitchell, 25. was treated for scalp lacerations after hi* arrest. Four picket* were arre*ted yesterday as a result of scuffle* at the plant gate On June 15 an attempt to reopen the plant resulted in numerou* fist fight*. A month later, on July 15. office workers were sprayed with "skunk oil" as they passed through the picket line*. The picket line I* being maintained at Univis by the UE despite the face it lost the right to represent Univis worker* a* bargaining agent in a national labor relation* board election last week. Those arrested today were held for suspicion Shelton's Slayer Followed Ambulance
Gong Leader Slain Monday From Ambush Peoria. 111.. July 27— (UP) The sniper who fatally wounded Bernard (Bernie) Shelton boldly followed the ambulance to make certain his bullet had struck the I notorious southern Illinois gang leader, police believed today. .Shelton. 50. war killed just nine months after his elder brother. Carl, was slain from ambush at his farm near Fairfield. 111. Bernard was cut down by a single rifle bullet before his saloon near here. On a hillside. 150 yards away, authorities found a hlg game rifle and a discharged shell Footprints Indicates that the assassin drove away In a green car that had parked in a hilltop cemetery. Ambulance attendant Ear! Stevens told police that a g'een car followed the ambulance which brought Shelton here. Stevens said Shelton became distrought when he saw the car. He tried to roll off the cot onto the ambulance floor. The green I car followed for a short distance and then disappeared. Shelton died within a halt hour Today. Shelton’s aged mother. Mrs. Agnes Shelton. 84. was preparing to bury him as she buried Carl last year. She has maintained that they were “good t hoys," even during their fullf scale war with Charley Birger, a ' rival bootlegger His deatn tett only tnree of live Shelton will be buried Thursday at Park View cemetery here.
Shelton brothers living. Those surviving are Earl. Roy and Dalta. all propserous farmers who apparently never were connected with the widespread—and fantastic — underworld activities of their brothers. Gone, too. Is Birger He was hanged 20 years ago for the murder of Mayor Joe Adams of West City. 11l Authorities said today that the deaths of Carl and Bernard have “definitely broken the back" of the Shelton mob. Three Os Family Victims Os Polio San Benito. Tex.. July 27 — — Three of Guadalupe Anaviaa' rhlldrcn lay today in Mount Meta cemetery, the victims of polio. The youngest, a dark-haired 0-month-old boy died Thursday. LaV er the same day. five-year-old LMia died while eu route to Harlingen hospital. Maria Eva. 3. was stricken Thursday. and was rushed to the Edfn burg polio clinic The National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis Hew ia a spacially designed roenirator from San Aantonlo to save her The attempt was futile. died Sunday. Ananas. a cotton picker, baa two .other cbiHrcn. | Trade In a Good Tewr —• Deiatur
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Sing At Monroe Camp Meeting Pictured above are the Cleveland colored quintet, featured singer* at the 30th annual camp meeting of the Adam* county holiness association. which will open Thursday at Monroe and continue until Aug. 9. Meetings will he held every evening at 8 o'clock, and Bundays at 10:30 a m and 2 and 7:30 p. m.
Funeral Held Today For Rev. Angermaier Funeral services were held this morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church In Dyer for the Rev. George Angermaier, 72. a priest in the Fort Wayne diocese until his retirement several years ago because of ill health. Rev. Angermaier served as an assistant pastor <if St. Mary’s church in this city for a short time many years ago. He died Friday In St James hospital in Chicago Height*.
Communists Ousted By Maritime Union Right Wingers Are Elected To Control New York. July 27 — (UP) — For the first time in 12 years, the National Maritime Union (CIO) was entirely free of Communist control today. National election results showed that the NMU's tin,ooo members bad voted right wingers into all 32 (osts of the national council, and had returned president Joseph Curtan to office by a 3 to 1 margin. Curran's anti-Communfst support era in New York, the NMU's key port, won appointments for 31 port patrolmen and a port agent. Curran said th evote indicated that the NMU wanted their union to "function as a trade union and not as an organization 'stooging' for a political party.” He Indicated he would press a drive to purge Communists from the union; the NMU official newspaper. the Pilot; the educational department and even the office staff. Curran said the vote indicated 9.440 for his left-wing rival Fred-
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erick Myeiw. Other tabulations showed that: Neal Hanley defeated national secretary Ferdinand C. Smith 24,071 to 12.549; M. Hedley Stone was reelected treasurer by a vote of 22,561 to 13.203 for Paul Palazzi; David Drummond defeated Oliver Boutte 20,957 to 10,680 for port agent and Jack Lawrensen. Adrian Duffy and J. B. Warner defeated D James Gavin. Howard McKenzie and Chester Young for vice presidencies. CROWD (Cont. From Page On* I of the courthouse is open at all times in case of emergencies. The fair office at the southwest corner of Madison and Second streets I* the place to go for information or non-medical aid. In the calendar period 18801892 the Republican and Democratic parties won two Presidential election* each, but in neither of these election* did the winning party poll a majority of the popular vote.
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CHURCH NEWS Nazarene Church The Rev. and Mrs. Ray Martindale. missionaries to the American Indians, will be at the Church of the Nazarene. North Seventh and Marshall Sts., on Wednesday evening They have worked for two year* with many Pueblo vi. lage*. and made many trips among a tribe of Navajo Indians whose culture differs little with that of 1000 years ago. There will be colored slides of many Indian scenes. The services will begin at 8 o’clock. The public is invited to attend. Church Os God The Rev. Maurice Bergquist youth evangelist, missionary, and a delegate to the Oslo convention, will be the guest speaker at the Church of God. Wednesday at 7:3'.' pm. Rev. Bergquist is well known in Decatur, having held a two weeks revival here last March. He also spoke in the chapei service* at the local high school. The Rev. Ralph Starr of Middletown. 0., who also Is a favorite In Decatur for his trumpet playing and singing, will be in charge of the music. The women s missionary society of the church will be in eharge of this service with Mrs. Floyd Mitchel, as chairman. Rev. Bergquist and Rev. Starr have a full schedule this summer and the Church feels very fortun ate in securing them for this serv ice. The public is welcome, and urg ed to attend. Last Sunday In the morning worahip service, the Rev. Claire W. Shults, missionary on furlough from Trinidad. B. W I. was the guest speaker. Rev. and Mrs Shults serve as missionaries under the auspice* of the missionary board of the Church at God They have spent a full term on the field, and will return In November. 4-H EXHIBITS <Con» From Pag* One* visitors are expected to witness the effort* of the future citizens of the county. Winners In the various shows will receive cash, ribbons and free vacation trips including trips to the state fair. The entire system of exhibits is carefully planned by the vaiious advisory conynittee*. but all rtf the actual work I* done by the member* themselves. Trad* tn * Good town — U«c*tur
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aerialists (Cont. From Pass One) remark. , _ "Oh. swell. Let * go right up and ..." . . „ "No. No. No. No. No thank you. I whispered hoarsely. "There’s a little pillow on the ground under you. I put it there when 1 finished exercising on the crossbar down low. Now, what are you afraid of?” the aerialist aaked impishly. Changing the subject I asked how Virginia felt on the throw away act That* the one where the women in the audience *cream the most. "You get used to it," wa* her reply. "But what would happen it . . . well ... if you maybe . . ." "In this business you only fall once." she answered grimly "How’d the act go last night.” I asked. "The audience was fine But the Insects up top were wicked. I wa* being stung by a wasp when 1 did the breakaway. But you’ve got to take it." \ "And you were smiling all tne while." I observed. "You ready to go down?” she yawned "Yeah, hut let's take it slow.” Down on the ground again I mopped my massaged my calloused hands and. a little awestruck. hade the Vess family good
TEACHERS Single or married women. Elementary; home ecom» ics; and handicraft. Interesting positions teaehmt mentally defective children. Hours 8 to 4 Mondiy through Friday. Seldom any extra-curricular activities or home work. FORT WAYNE STATE SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1, Indiana
ITEMS FOR HOME OWNERS Every HOME OWNER is Home Improve*# minded, so he sure to se the new Buffco all-aluminou combination screen and storm windows. It is one yw have not seen. Also ask to see the beautiful all-aluminum awnings and door canopies. They keep the hoi sun oat and also give your home that distinctive look. For an insulation job of blown rock wool or a new rosing or siding job, we have the best of materials. Also alumi-shield to cover your old metal roof. RALPH NEUENSCHWANDER Free Estimates Phone 154 S or write 522 St. Marys St., Decatur
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afternoon. What away to Parn g THREE POWERS tCont From meet. But the »P"< over, ami the western -’ “ are about ready to t a k, step to get the Rus»i. nß move the blockade from rJ Informed *<>ur< e* , a jq of drafting the text o f ’ to Russia may he romplnJ 1 day. However, it may !ai| other two or three day, !o J French approval The new French cabinet have to discuss th- note prove it. even though fr eaiS ' hassador Ren- Max-tgii , erstood to have approved j n M c‘p!e th* steps taken so American officials , against expecting a quick ment of the Berlin <rj,|, 7. said there probably » f , u jd * long series of diplomatic ge* between the west ani j Russians. SEEKS (Cont. From P**« o n ») charge purchase mis' be ptlii within 45 day* aft-r it a». ?a On single-pay m-nt loans the qulrements were that <u< h s* could not he nenewed when tea due and that it could not be a for the purchase of "hard
