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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Eieept Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller President A. R. Holthouse Editor fl E. Holthouse Treasurer J. H. 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, $7.00; 6 months, |3.7a; 3 months, $2.00. By carrier, 20 cents per week. Single copies, 4 cents. When you help a boy today you write the history of tomorrow— Father Flanagan. o o— — The legislature should kill all proposals for skip elections. Indiana has had two of those election schemes, so the score is even between the two parties. City elections should not be jostled around ; at political whim. o o— — Robert Lyons, the Indianapolis' and Washington lawyer, iwas young to die, a heart attaek ending his career at 53. Known in political circles and publicized widely for his influence “behind the scenes," the few who received his favors will miss him most. Femineity has struck West Point, one of the country’s most masculine schools. Forty-seven silk-stockinged WACS have been assigned to the school as replace* ments for men in medical and technical jobs. They attract more attention than the top brass and of course will continue to be of more interest to plebs and upper classmen. t —o—o President Truman has shown the correct path for Stalin to take, if the Soviet leader wants to stop the “cold war” and talk peace. All discussions should be brought up before United Nations, the President says. That policy will prevent secret deals and misunderstandings and give open deliberation on important problems. o—o Thomas A. Edison, whose birthday the nation-and the world-' will celebrate February 11, was granted 1.097 U. S. patents in his lifetime. Edison was only 21 when he made his first patent application in 1868. It was for an electrical vote recorder. Although he is best known for three inventions—the incandescent lamp, the phonograph and motion pictures, there is scarcely a phase of modern living which does not reflect his genius. The world is indebted to him. —o—o It follows that Christians would be compelled to oppose Communism. That was the stand taken by Cardinal Mlndszenty against the Communistic Hungarian government. Framed by the Reds, the charchman was charged with treason against Hungary. In this country his acts are understood.

Causes of Pain in the Feet

By Herman N. Bundesen M, 0. FT has been estimated that one out of every three persons in the United States needs to consult a physician about painful feet. In these cases a thorough study !s necessary to find the cause of the condition before it may be adequately treated, and there is a large num ber of possible causes of painful feet. For eiample. the condition may be due to disorders of development such a« clubfoot, a condition in which the foot is turned inward. Often a mild clubfoot, which has been partially corrected during childhood, may be responsible for pain in the foot when adult life is reached. Os course, the most common cause of pain in the feet is flntfoot. Flatfoot may be present without cansing any symptoms. Nut frequently, this condition is accom-i panied by a disturbance of the ankle which puts strain on the foot; and leads to pain. In treating this i disorder, a felt pad may be put in the shoes and a wedge put on the inner edge of the heel. This treatment will relieve the pain if it is due to flattening of the feet. Xuy tteft.. pain in the foot u;

because he opposed thq Communistic godless theory and fought for Christianity. Whatever the fate of the distinguished primate, the world outside of the “iron *cur--1 tain,” will look upon him as a t martyr. o o—r The air force has perfected a rocket 32 feet long that will soar 100 miles into the air and then drop on its target. It is an improvement over the German V-2 rocket, which was captured when American troops crossed the Rhine. While we may not like these missiles of destruction, it’s better to have, than not to have them. If the inventions continue maybe a rocket can be sent across the ocean and then it will not be necessary to send troops to foreign battlefields. -—-o o John Adams and John Quincy Adams were father and son, and , each became president of the I United States. The only other near I relationship of presidents was William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison, grandfather and grandson, the former being a citizen of Indiana when elected to the presidency. Known as “Old Tippecanoe,” William Henry, served only one month as president. He was the first chief executive to die in office. Hoiw long will it be until a son or grandson follows in the White House? At the present writing it appears that Senator Taft hasn't given up hope of succeeding his famous father. o o— More Boy Scouts: “Adventure—that's Scouting!” We think that theme was wellchosen by the Boy Scouts of Ameri ca for its 39th birthday celebration. And Boy Scout Week, beginning Sunday, is a good oppor tunity for calling everybody's attention to its stimulating program of adventure and good fellowship. Locally, our three troops are sponsored by the American Legion, Rotary and Lions clubs. The success and fine results obtained by these troops is proof that scouting should be extended to more boys through sponsorship of additional 1 units by civic and fraternal organizations. Men like Carl Pumphrey, Tom Smith, Eno Lankenau, Steve Everhart, Bryce Thomas, Lloyd Cowens, Clarence Ziner, George Bair, George Rentz. Lowell Smith. Avon Burk, James Staley, Gray Paddock, Kenneth Secaur, in addition to troop scoutmasters, have donated leadership to the scout movement, much to their credit and satisfaction. In every boy there is an urge to adventure which cannot be gratified by just “giving him something to do." He deserves the enjoyment of well rounded activity l of the kind he will find in the ranks of the Boy Scouts. i! Since Scouting in America was established in 1910, it has beuei sited all of us. Let's give it a . boost! I

dve to too hlgn an arch. Some operative treatment may be required in such cases. Bunlonaas a cause of painful feet ve easily recognised. Sometimes the bunions are due to bony deform ities of the feet which require surgical correction. Painful feet may result from inI juries, such as broken bones or sprains, or to arthritis due tc trauma or injury. Sometimes, following a severe ini jury, a person is kept off ids feet for a long period of time. A condii tlon may then develop iu which the : skin is shiny and cold or. perhaps, reddish and actually wanner than normal. There may be sonn swellinc of the tissues. X-rays mav show some wasting of the bone. The treatment of this condition may require injection to block the pathway of the sympathetic nerve > which run to the foot. Persons who have painful feet | should nut delay in seeking the j services of an orthopedic specialist. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS J. M.: How is brain injury caused at birth? Answer: Brain injury may be due to hemorrhage in the brain during , birth.

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0 0 I Modern Etiquette I By ROBERTA LEE | 0 Q Q. When a young man takes a girl out to dinner, and she knows he doesn’t earn too much money, should she be very modest in what she orders? A. Yes, hut she needn't overdo it.

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CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE i DONNA’S mother visibly braced I herself. Her voice, when she spoke was dull and expressionless. "Mark came to see me,’’ she told her husband. “When he asked Donna to marry him she said she loved him but would never marry him. She said she knew all about marriage and wanted no part of it She still wanted to be friends, she wanted to continue as sweethearts, but without marriage. So he asked me if there was any unpleasant hidden thing in our home life to have prejudiced her against marriage.’’ “He has seen plenty of our home life,” Alan said resentfully. "He should have known for himself | what our home life has been.” “That’s what he thought He had considered our home life ideal. But he reasoned that anything she knew firsthand about marriage she must have learned here. So he I asked me. 1 couldn't think of anything so 1 asked Donna.” “1 am surprised at Donna," he said, with poorly suppressed anger. | “However there is nothing we can do about it It's her life. If she wants to rum it she can. We can't force her into marriage." “We have to do something, Alan. She has brooded over it so lortg her tellings have grown, all warped. And ugly, Alan, really ugly. She says if that is the way men want life, it is all right with her. They can have it but not her." "Strange, isn’t it?" "Yes. And that isn't the worst of it" she went on wretchedly. “She says she is going to get married sometime. She is going to marry someone with money and with position, someone she doesn't care about but who can give her things. And she <s going to be callously indifferent to him as soon ar she leaves the altar. Then when he begins to show interest other places she will not be hurt That is exactly what she said, Alan. And 1 think she means it" "She’s crazy!" he said explosively. Then he added moodily, "A nice hypocrite she has played it with me all these years." "With me, too, Alan." "Only by hiding it from you. But underneath that sweet smile and that soft voice she has been despising me." “Me too, Alan. Maybe not exactly despising. Disgusted—that was her word. She was disgusted with us." “But why you, Jeanie, for Heaven sake? You didn't do anything! Why you?" "That’s what she said. In fact she said she was more disgusted with me than with you. She was ashamed of me." "Jean, you aren’t making sense,” he said irritably. "You had nothto do with it You were a brick about the whole mess.” "Donna thinks I was common ‘and cheap and grasping. She thmks I put up with the humiliation just for respectability's sake, so people wouldn't talk. And also, of course, to keep my social security, a house to cover me and food to eat She thinks I swallowed my humiliation and sacrificed nay pride for what 1 could get out of ft." Alan's face, which had gone a sickly gray, darkened with an angry flush. "She's a fool," he said thickly. "You were magnificent, Jean. I always said so. Til never forget it"

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-r ... — The man would not have Invited her if he didn't have the money, and if she “held back” in her ordering, he might have cause to resent it. Q. Should dinner gueoi.3 arrive exactly on the hour, or five or ten minutes before the appointed time? A. It is more considerate to arrive five or ten minutes early. Q. Isn't a loose bouquet more appropriate for a funeral than a for-

• “Donna was ashamed of me." i “What did she want you to do?” ho demanded harshly. “Forget your children? Break up your home? Drag the family through the courts?” “She would have had more respect for me. 1 told her, Alan. I tried to explain it to her. How it happened. How we both, still, believe in the home and love and marriage. I told her I thought it was better to sacrifice my pride and swallow the humiliation than disrupt and wreck all the things we believe in. And what’s more,” she added with a touch of defiance, "1 told her it was worth it ; that the compensations more than made atonement! And that 1 would Ido the same u.ing al. over again, from our marriage right down to tonight . . Only, of course, I did not realize what we had done to Donna.” I "What did she say?" "She said it was all right for those who like it She doesn't like tt" "Well, there isn’t much else you can do,” he said heavily. “There isn't anything else 1 can i do, Alan. It's up to you now." | “Up to me! What can 1 do? 'She knows 1 made a fool of myself. I know 'it too. But there's nothing 1 can do about it now." "Maybe there is, Alan. We must think it over carefully. We have to do something. Don’t you see, Alan, that in a sense we are on trial? The children of parents are their judges.” "Children are unfair," he said bitterly. "Inexperienced, he a flstrong, impractical! book at the good parents whose children have gone wrong. You can't blame the parents. At least, not always. | Sometimes, yes, 1 grant you, but not always." “Maybe the children know more about their parents than we outsiders know." “Jean, you can’t universally condemn parents for the way their ; children turn out. You can’t do that! Other elements enter in. And maybe sometimes when it is the . parents’ fault, they couldn't help . themselves. They were caught in currents they couldn’t eontroL" "We are to blame though, Alan. You and I. We should have known 1 there was something bchind Doni' na's happy laughter and gay talk. | We should have realized that anyone as intelligent, as clever, as ; Donna, had more in her mind than I idle pleasantries. We are to blame for that" ■ "She was always so sweet," he • said brokenly. "So amiable about everything, so happy about every1 thing!" I “The most impenetrable iron i fence in the world! Nobody thought of looking behind it But we should ’ have thought, Alan. We should • have looked. We should have pent etrated her barriers." “But who could be expected to i worry about Donna? She had evi erything she wanted. She loved - Mark and Mark loved her. Who , could have suspected her of bar- , boring sinister secrets?" "Alan, do you remember the 1 talk we bad together? Years ago. - The last time we mentioned thia ■ It was when you had finally broI ken loose from Magda and you were ashamed and sorry but you i were happy, too —because you had I cut loose. Do you remember the things you said to me that night?” "Wei in away 1 remember," I ho Mid shamefacedly. **l know, I t meant every word I said. I knew Td been a fool and I felt like the

mal set piece? A. Yes; either a loose bouquet or a soft wreath is preferable. 0 -o 20 YEARS AGO TODAY o - 0 Feb. 5 — H. L. Stimson, governor general of the Philippines, will be secretary of state under President Hoover. Jack Teeple’s rabbits take three firsts, three seconds and the grand prize at the Columbus, Ohio show. iH. B. Heller reappointed county attorney by county commissioners. Congress votes $274,000,000 for new cruisers. The Decatur school board purchases an electric map for Central school. Marshall street will be resurfaced from First to Fifth streets. Yellow Jackets win from Fort Wayne North Side, 32 to 22. 0 0 Household Scrapbook I | By ROBERTA LEE | 0 S Gioves After fabric gloves have been washed, straighten them out and then run through the wringer. They will dry much quicker and will look better than if wrung out by hand. The Frying Pan Any odor can be removed from the frying pan by pouring a little vinegar In the pan immediately after using it, and then heating it. Fish Scales A dull knife should be used to remove fish scales, as a sharp knife is very liable to cut the fish. Also scrape towards the head of the fish.

devil about it You had been an angel to put up with it and see it through and 1 swore I'd make it up to you. And 1 have tried to, Jean. I have tried hard." "And you succeeded, Alan. Until this came up. Now I think you will have to do the same thing for Donna." "What do you mean?" "Confide in Donna. Be honest with her. Tell her what you told me." "Tell Donna! You mean—discuss a thing like this with Donna?” “You'll have to, won’t you? She already knows the fact. So did I But you made me see the other side of it. 1 didn't feel good about it, even then. But 1 quit feeling bitter and resentful, i even felt sorry for you. And gradually, in time, 1 got over thinking about IL Say those things to Donna. Make her see it as you made me." “Jean, you—you're crazy. 1 can’t discuss such things with Donna!” “You discussed them with me." “Yes, but you are my wife. Donna—why, Donna is my daughter! 1 couldn’t do it, Jean. 1 simply couldn’t do it. Maybe if she were married it would be different I might feel easier telling Annette, I do not know. But 1 couldn't tell Donna. I would rather die than do it 1 would rather be dead. Donna has always been such a—such a good child.” There was a long silence between them. Pain scorched their throats. Their lids beat feverishly over their eyes, scalded with uashed tears. Jean spoke first, spoke quietly. “Let's not talk about it tonight," she said. “We'll have to think it over." “Think it over! God help me, will I ever think of anything else?" “I'll make some coffee,” she said and went to the kitchen. Alan sat grim-faced and motionless until ahe returned with the tray of coffee. For a while they sat in silence. “Donna is absolutely wrong about this whole thing," he said at last, his voice once more quiet and reasonable. "Yes, of course, Alan. That is what you must make her see." His voice went up again. "1 can’t, Jean! Don't you see I can’t ? I tell you Fd rather die. I couldn't meet that child’s eyes, ever again, aa long as 1 live. 1 can see them now, so black, so soft ..." He shook his head determinedly. They turned again to their coffee. “What does she expect anyhow?" he demanded sullenly. “Perfection? Who is perfection? She can’t, in common justice, hold that fit of madness against me all my life. Why, God Himself forgives us when sorry." “Maybe that’s it Alan. Maybe she isn't sure you’re sorry. If she could see you as I did that night we talked, and as 1 see you tonight Alaa, then 1 ana sure she > would realize how you have regretted it and tried to make It up to me.” ’Td rather be dead, Jean. I tell you. Td rather be dead." "And leave Donna holding the bag, Alan? For tbs rest at her i life?" i "Ob. shell get over it She's I bound to get over it It’s just a childish notion she’s clung to too long. She doesn’t love Mark enough. That's alt When she is : really in love she'll come to her ITO Bs Confined)

United States And Norway To Confer Plan Conferences On Security Pact Washington, Feb. 5 — (UP) — Important conferences between Norway and the United States on the North Atlantic security pact will begin here soon, diplomatic officials said today. They said secretary of state Dean Acheson and other top-ranking state department officials plan to meet with Norwegian foreign minister Halvard M. Lange, Norwegian ambassador Wilhelm Munthe De. Morgenstierne and other Noi wdgian government leaders. Diplomatic informants said the department was notified late yesterday that the Norwegian delegation was coming to the United States to determine under what conditions that country could join the defense alliance. Officials of the otheralliance powers may participate in the discussions. The United States and the other six nations negotiating the pact hope Norway will reject Soviet objections and join as a‘cornerstone of the North Atlantic defense ring. Lange is scheduled to leave Norway today. American officials believe the discussions with Norway will pave the way for similar inquiries from other governments. Pact negotiators would welcome participation by Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, and Italy in addition to Norway. A summary of the long-secret provisions of the historic defense alliance is expected to be made public next week. Officials said agreement has been reached on all major points and details on the news release are being worked out by the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Decatur Man Buys Residence At Berne Berne, Feb. 5 — Max Drake, of Decatur, has purchased the Roger Bentz home on Hoosier street here and will move here with his family soon. Mrs. Drake was formerly Virginia Heller of Berne. The Bentz family will move on the David Wulliman farm northwest of Berne, which Bentz has purchased.

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Two Will* Probated The will of Levi L. Schindler, of Hartford township, who died January 12, was offered for probate today., The decedent bequeathed all his properly, both real and personal. to a son, William Schindler, and a daughter, Sarah Schindler. Henry Schindler was named administrator with will annexed. No inventory was filed. Henry B. Heller, attorney for estate. Mrs. Frances Bogner, well known Decatur lady, bequeathed her property, both real and personal, to her nine children. The instrument was written in August, 1943. Specific gifts of household items were made to the childreu and grandchildren. The decedent specified that SIOO be given to St. Mary's church tor masses and that a tombstone, not

Just to be different.... WE’RE HAVING A POST-lnventory SALE!

We’ve cleared our shelves of merchandise that fits older model cars (’3B or earlier), and put it all in aheap. Now we have to get rid of it! It’s still good stuff, but we don’t have room on our shelves—gotta make room for the New Model parts, you know. Here are some of the items included—emergency tire repair kits, oil filters (for tractors, too), window regulators, door handles, steering wheels, fan belts, rebuilt water pumps, deck locks, brake lining, gasket sets, fuel pump repair kits, water pump repair kits, headlight lenses, motor flush fluid, antirust chemicals, and dozens of other items vqu’ll have to see. that looks like new, send him up—we’ve gbt a brand new pair of hub caps we’ll donate. And the same new pair of hub caps we’ll donate. And the some goes for the owner of a Hendrickson Truck—he’ll be the receiver of a set of brake lining. They’re nationally known brands — but old. You can’t go wrong for what they’ll cost you. IID. Schmitt llolur Sales 201-207 South First r phone 14»

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In every part of the nation more than 2,200,000 boys their adult leaders, will observe Boy Scout Week, Feb. 6th to IM I marking the 39th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of Ameria The theme of the celebration is "Adventure— that's ScogW This year the movement is emphasizing the fun and | members get out of the game of Scouting. More high advtntm is planned in the out-of-doors. Their adventure in ciliitssto will find Scouts emphasizing civic service activities, emtrm service training and world Scouting relationships. Durin; Bn Scout Week, Scouts, their parents and countless communitie will honor the volunteer adult leaders of the nation's iom Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Senior Units. Above is the offitiil poster marking the Scout birthday.

to exceed S2OO in cost, be erected at her grave and that of her husband, the late Frank Bogner. The children who will share in the estate are, Mary Lhamon, Leo, Otto and Albert Bogner, Bertha Gruber, Lillian Reynolds, (deceased) Louis Nowick, Emma Horner, Richard Bogner. .Mary Lhamon was named administratrix. Severin Schurger, attorney for estate. Marriage Licenses Claris Lee Haviland and Joan Arvilla Baumgartner, both of Toledo, O. Red Cross Sunday, Sabbath Set Aside Washington, D. C. — Feb. 5 — President Basil O’Connor of the American Red Cross today announced that February 27 lias been set aside as Red Cross Sunday and February 26 as Red Cross Sabbath. Observance of the two special days in churches and synagogues throughout the nation precedes the opening of the annual Red Cross 'fund appeal to be conducted from March 1 to 31. This practice, Mr. O'Connor said, is a tradition among clergymen of all faiths to give spiritual meaning to the Red Cross appeal. A pheasant files faster than a grouse.

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Warns Os Proper Postage Used On Valentine Cm Somebody Is going to be bnk hearted on Valentine day, bull say the post office departs didn't issue ample warning. Postmaster Leo Kirsch sail day that valentines bearing i and one-half stamps will be fa ed for the dead letter depart™ That's because Uncle Sam u postal rates on the first if I year. ' ’ If the little notes are cmw and if they are no smaller tint! inches nor larger than 9x12 ir two Cents postage will suffice said. If in doubt, though, a threw stamp on a sealed valentin guaranteed to bring results-I the post office department, atp Berne To Observe Boy Scout Week Berne. Feb. 5 — Boy Scout W 67 and 6S and their scoutniuu Karl Hllty and Sylvan Zu« will be the guests of the Firs! 1 sionary church here Sunday sU ing, February 6. in obseriUd Boy Scout week. They will o® reserved seats in the front of church.

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