Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 178, Decatur, Adams County, 29 July 1948 — Page 2

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Receives Bulletins On Civil Service Robert Frisinger, secretary of the local civil service commission at the Deeatur poet office, has received bulletins on examination* to be held for civil service appoint | menta, Information may be obtain-

PUBLIC SALE HOUSEHOLD GOODS I will Hell at public auction at 402 Mercer Ave., Decatur, Ind. MONDAY, Aug. 2 — 6:00 P. M. The following described household goods Square Piano; Music Cabinet: Radio; Vacuum Sweeper. Dining Table and chairs; Reed Davenport, Rockers; Beds and Dressers; Clocks; Forth Swing; Electric Talde Lampe; Oaa Stove: Stand Wringer and Tube; Kitchen Table; Linoleum Ruga; Ruga; Curtain*; Book Cage. Mirror*; Ward robe Trunk; Cot; Linens; Dishes. Antique Table*. Dishes and Clock; Tools; Electric Room Heater, and miitceilaneoua articles. TERMS CASH Not responsible for accidents. TRI E FRISTOE, Owner Roy S. Johnson At Son —Aucts 27 29 31 MODERN COUNTRY HOME AT PUBLIC AUCTION I will sell at public auction, without reserve, my home located 2' 3 miles South of Decatur, Ind .on Road No 27 and then 2 miles West Tuesday, Aug. 3,1948 Evening Sale 6:00 P. M. C.D.T. MODERN HOME & I ACRE OF LAND The house known as Washington Schoo), which I have completely remodeled into a splendid residence, consisting of a pleasant and cheerful large living room two lovely, nite size bedroom*, and a modern klt« hen with built in c upboard*; Modern bathroom with all new fixtures Basement under entire house; New Majestic warm ait furnace. El ectric water pressure to deep well and water softener All this equipment is n- w Good two car garage, tine ac re of good land. The premise* are neat and well taken care of. We made this Into a home for ourselves and the work done and equipment used is the best. Please don't think of thi* as a school house but come out and inspect the property. You will he pleasantly surprised when you walk into tihs cheerful comfortable home within a few minutes drive of Decatur Inspection welcomed at any time. NOTE We have new bottled gas Range which may be purchased. Also Electric Refrigerator The purchaser ot the home will be given preference to buy these 2 Items if they desire them TERMS -Sold suhjct to the unpaid balance of $2400 cut loan favor First State Bank Decatur, payable $25.00 per month or $150.00 eac h •; mo above the amount of loan. ’ a cash and on receiving posses sion which can be had within a few days after sale. IRA McBRIDE OWNER Roy S. Johnson A- Son —Aucts. Melvin Liechty, Heine Auct 2<l 29 2 NOW AT LOCAL INDEPENDENT GROCERS Hot or Irrd—ll’t Extra Delirious ©ccrttiood Coffee Double your smoyment of fine coHet this ■ Summer br Serving DEERWOOD Iced os , writ os hot—thu ncher, full bodied cottes ©/' brings you estro flovor in eoch ,teaming \_0ll” . Cep of frosty g'ov* You're missing coHes , 11 — <>’ •-*'*. vou’re not serving b xius- * flavored DEERWOOD. 1.l SCIOI %—FRf AH-T.t.VTf 16 Drrrumob jAV ORANGE JUICE New DEERWOOD brines you Orange Juice ot its best—fongy, tosty, fresh mice e .trotted from Floredas finest tree-opened fruit—try it today. »f -• * t »*•- * f 10 fa 10 15 A M. Mos. thru WKJ& ~ DiaI 1310 < i i MAYTAG jgt ; WASHERS FREEZERS C <'"rwTPsiJ iTj BOTTLE and I ; NATURAL GAS STOVES ; ; — ADMIRAL — ; < > 4 ;; Electric Sloven-Refrigeratorx"RMioi GENEVA STEEL CABINETS I ; ; Special on Payment* KITCHEN APPLIANCES 238 N. 2nd Phone 95 ' OPEN NIGHTS THIS WEEK!

SP E CIA L FOR FRID A Y AND SATURDAY CARMEL CAKE ■ ■ ■ . 55 c CHEESE BREAD - -——• » - STEWART’S BAKERY - • PHONEJ

ed from Mr. Frisinger on the fol-1 lowing: forestry aid research and fire control aid; internal revenue agents and special agent* In the U.S. treaaury department; position classifications; appointment to general staff and head nurse positions In various ierleral agencies. Trade In * Good town — Decatur

Long Career Ends Mb yit Str'aSP ” wSS”** » Sen. James Watson

Millionaire Killed By Chicago Gunmen Paper Manufacturer Killed Last Night Chicago. July 29 (VP) — Detectives today questioned poker pals of Nathan Gumbin. millionaire paper manufacturer who was murdered by gunmen last night a* he drove home for his 55th birthday party. Gumbin. part owner of the General Fiber company and the General Carton company, had just left his office near the stockyards district with Ills son. Owen, 19. when he was killed As he stopped his limousine at a red light, a car bearing two men swung alongside One man shouted and thrust a shotgun through the window of the murder car. Gumbin turned just in time to catch the full blast of the gun in bis face. The shot almost tore his head off. Owen, seated beside tils father, was unhurt. The killer's car swung into traffic. Policeman James Webster, driving in front of Gumbin's car, < based the assassins out was outdistanced. Coroner A. L. Brodie learned that Gumbin played high-stake poker with friends and business acquaintances. His wife, the former Blossom Bath of Austin. Tex., said he had lost as much as $3,500 In a single evening. Police were seeking to learn whether he had ever player! against any of Chicago's bigtime professional gamblers connected with the underworld "syndi< ate.” If so. Brodie said. Gumbin may have been fleer ed on a crooked deal and refused to pay. resulting in his murder The Chicago Sun and Times. In a copyrighted story, said it was “info, med" that Gumbin probably »»« slain by the syndicate — but not betause of gambling. Tlie newspaper said it learned Gumbin was in the grip of the underworld's lalror racketeers who were ex'orting huge sums from him to 'insure ‘ labor peace at his plant. The syndh ate has been losing revenue la-cause of recent police "heat'' on gambling. As result, the hoodlums may have tried to raise their ''protection” fees If Gumbin refUM-d to pay. he may have been killed as a lesson to other “clients,'* the paper said. Detectives also were checking whether Gumbin was involved in grey market operations during the < urrent papet shortage. Beside* Owen, the Gumbins have one other son. Jack. 24, , None of the family could give a motive for the murder. Mrs. Gumbin was hysterical.. Police could learn little from her other than that the family had planned a gala evening ot nightclubbing, to celebrate his birthday. At a small plant celebration in his honor just a few minutes before he was killed. Gumbia told plant employes that he "didn’t wave an enemy in the world."

Reckless Driving f Charged To Cyclist Claude Foreman. 11, of 347 Mae street, »a» arrested Wednesday toy city folic* on a chart* of reckless drhlnz He was on a motoß-yrle on North Second street when apprehended He will appear In Jostle* of the peace court Friday morning Trade In a G*ed T*wn — Decatur

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Annual Camp Meet To Open Tonight Annual Meeting To Open This Evening The 30th annual camp meeting of the Adams county holiness association will open its 1948 camp meeting this evening The camp grounds are located on the southeast edge of Monroe. I'nder the leadership of Roy C. Hook of Monroe, president of the association, elaborate plans have Ireen made for a successful camp. The camp meeting speaker for this year Is the Rev Franklin H. Norris of Greenfield, Ohio. He is a young man and reported as an excellent speaker and camp meeting worker. In charge of singing will be the Cleveland Colored Quintet, which was with the camp last year. The meetings will be held every evening at 8 o'clock and will continue until August 9. Three services will be held on Sunday, at 10:30, 2 pm. and 7 p m. Sunday, August 8. will be missionary day. The Rev. and Mrs. Marshal Cavit. missionaries to Bolivia. South America, will be the speakers for that occasion. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend these services.

Sends Congratulations To Swiss President Berne. July 29 - Andrew Sprunger. mayor ot the town of Berne by virtue of his position as president of the Berne town Iroard, todaj. in behalf of this Swiss town, tabled congratulations to Dr. Enrico Cello, president of Switzerland. on the 657th anniversary of independence and freedom for the Swiss people. Switzerland will mark this anniversary August 1 with nationwide celebrations. The cablegram from here will no doubt be read over the Swiss radio network next Sunday, the day of the anniversary. Berne. Indiana, was settled nearly 100 years ago by immagrants from Bern*. Switzerland and the Swiss language is still In wide use here. The cablegram lauds the Swiss Repuidlc for their nolde work in past centuries to preserve freedom in their democracy. SEEK VICTIMS iCont. Prom Pass One* under direct orders from Lt. Gen Clarence R. Huebner, commander of U. S. troops in Germany, to render every assistance to the French in rescue operations. Ludwigshafen is in the French zone of Germany directly across the Rhine from Mannheim In the American zone. First aid stations were set up on both sides of the Rhine go that victims could be brought out of the danger area for treatment. Communist new* agencies and newspapers claimed that the giant (plant had been making highly exposive fuel for rocket

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weapons, imt French officials refused to comment. FAIR SIDELIGHTS ICnnf From Psge On*» ■ sophomore at Pleasant Mills high school in Septem Iter. "I'm not sure yet. but I guess i’ll i>* a farmer.” he said. —oOo - The Decatur Jay-. ees are operating a 25-cent parking lot at the north end of the midway, corner of Third and Marshall streets. Local business men are in charge of the lot at all times, and the proceeds will be used by the Junior Chamber of Commerce to carry out the year's activities.

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Have you seen the industrial exhibit on Third street’ There are displays by Central Soya, G. E. Bag Service, inc.. Quality Mill 1 service, the South Bud corporaitlon. Decatur Casting, and Shafer I gloves, among others it's worth seeing to understand the industrial ' situation in Decatur, and what Decatur produces for the world. —oOo— Autos parked in restricted areas will be lowed away at owners ex ’ pense, the sheriff's office warns -oOo—- > Don't miss the garden show today. The tent Is on the side of the • high school building Bring hubby; he's probably a flower fan at i heart.

Public Sale We will offer for sale the personal property of the lat« j, Kintz, at the home 3 miles West of Decatur, Ind., wo ' A FRIDAY, JULY 30 Starting at 12:30 P. M. Farm Wagon; Trailer and Bed; Platform Scale*. i9 Jft y ord ~ in good condition; Fl. Brooder House; Electric- Brood., Troughs and Feeders; Assorted Tools; About 30 Chickens ;<M>ds- Beds; Bedding; Cook Stove; Heating Stove; D ithM . g * Sweeper; Typewriter; Adding Machine; 3 Guns; And Many Item* ’oo nnmerouß to mention. TERMS—CASH. Henry J. Zuber, Administrator Phil Strahm—Auctioneer Laurence Geeie—Clerk 23 R j

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