Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 11 February 1949 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except 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 0. 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, $3.70; 3 months, $2.00. By carrier, 20 cents per week. Single copies, 4 cents.

Hoosiers and others in these midwestern states are hopeful that winter’s worst blasts were those spread west of the mountain range. Mitchum, the marijuana Romeo, was bored with life and wanted to break the monotony. He’s doing it by scrubbing jail floors. When George Washington owned Mount Vernon he had an estate of 8,000 acres. Today, only the Texas cattle kings can boast of such extensive holdings, and probably none will ever be elected president. —o o The legislature’s job still is the passing of a tax bill to raise the money to pay the soldiers’ bonus. The Republican senate and the Democrat house must get together; on a method and set the machinery in motion. Postponement will not solve the problem. O In the government-controlled press of Hungary the trial and conviction of Cardinal Mindszenty. were hailed as a triumph of the: government over “international j imperialists.” It is to the point ! to observe that in the courtroom ' it is more fitting that juslce should triumph. ——o o— — Vice-President Barkley has had good training for his job. Having been a senator for many years, hel should be immune against sena-' torial oratory and able to sit through the longest filibuster. The average man, plunged into such a job, would soon be counting the days to the end of his four-year term. o o What should a town of 1.500 population do with a bequest of $1,400,000? Perryopolis, Pa.. 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, has received such a bequest from a former resident. The town has come to an extraordinarily sensible conclusion. It has hired a planning expert, to survey the town’s economic. geographic and geologic status, and recommend the form of government development best fitted to its needs. By that time the community's needs may be clearer.

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The grain market may be rigged, thus causing the fluctuations in price. The government is attempting to bolster the market by heavy purchases of grain for oversea commitments and the flurry is expected to calm down. Experts say there is no reason for a decided break, for world demand is heavier than any contemplated surplus. o o Like this newspaper, the JournalGazette also thinks that more boys should he enjoying scouting. It comments: “Northeastern Indiana would profit greatly in the finer things of life if it had twice or three times the number of Boy Scouts it has at present. The youngsters are eager to join. The limitations are imposed by lack of qualified volunteer leaders." A German denazification court has just let out of jail Franz von Papen, Hitler’s man-of-albwork in foreign affairs. Freed of the charge of war crimes at the Nuremberg trials, von Papen was convicted by a German court, and sentenced to eight years in prison plus the loss of his property. He is forbidden to take any part in politics, even to express his opinions publicly. At 69 Von Papen’s power for evil should be reduced. The less the world hears from him, the better. o o Lincoln's Trials: Calvin Coolidge was talking about Lincoln, and the fact that from the White House he could see the camp fires of the Confederate army. “Compared with him,” said President Coolidge, "no presi dent has had anything that could be called trouble." There must have been many moments when Lincoln, reflecting on the fact that the nation was split in two and at times the prospect of reunion seemed hopeless, must have despaired. Yet he never showed it, always pulled himself together. Perhaps the key to this was given in these lines of his First Inaugural Address: “Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?" In later times of stress many Americans must have wondered what Lincoln would have done, and wished for his hand at the helm Though Lincoln has not been present in the flesh at our times of crisis, he has been there in spirit. The memory of his trials and of his triumph must have heartened many a later president when the future seemed dark. It must be an inspiration now for President Truman.

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Valentine Party At K. Os C. Tuesday A Valentine supper and dance for members and their wives or

PwfamOtUM NATIONAL SECURITY WEEK February 12 to February 22, 1949 WHEREAS, The President of the United States has proclaimed the week from February 12 to February 22, 1949 as National Security Week, and WHEREAS, It is a salutary thing for our citizens to give serious thought to the defense problems with which we are faced, and the means by which we seek to provide adequate security for our country, and WHEREAS, it is the plain citizen's occasion to inquire into America’s State of Preparedness, and WHEREAS, The Reserve Officers Association of the United States, has been instrumental in fostering and annually promoting and encouraging its observance, and WHEREAS, It is most appropriate indeed that the period between the birthday anniversaries of our two greatest Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, has been selected for this observance. NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the period from February 12 to February 22, 1949, shall be set’aside and observed as National Security Week for the City of Decatur, Indiana. JOHN M. DOAN, Mayor of the City of Decatur.

Here’s Your Invitation to Our BIG, FREI ’"x* I ' AbUffun ,'» e With U, = R K? M® 4 - ' ' /V1 ' irtl w V. ■ . V¥ • M H’■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 BEGINNING AT 7:30 P. M. C. S. T. DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM DECATtra, INDIANA km— SIR EDWARDS i MIIIWI fiTtj Went a list and Magician ai,o_tH£ DOWN HOME BOYS YMIUIfIWik JUST ENTERTAINMENT MHMBHHiIHMfIk No Sales Talks MOLLENKOPF & EITING INC. 11 Your International Hamster (haler

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sweethearts, will be held at the K. of C. .hall next Tuesday evening, it was announced today. The dinner. featuring ham as the main course, will be served at 6:30 o’clock, followed by the’ dance.

0 o 20 YEARS AGO j TOD4Y | 0 0 Feb. 11 — The Decatur city council decides to petition public service commission for permission to reduce light, power and cooking rates for electricity. City attorney 'Fruchte will present the petition, i Hector V. Vandalle, 34, a farm j hand and a veteran, shoots Cannel ■ Colpart’s daughter, Miss Julie, and 'then hangs himself near Berne. I President-elect Hoover visits] Thomas Edison at Fort iMyers, Fla. I Forty-two pieces of property sold today at the delinquent tax sale, police recover L. R. Hindman’s car on a country road. It was stolen Saturday night from near the Catholic auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Klepper and son, Bobbie, leave for a visit at Clearwater, Fla. 0 0 I Modern Etiquette ' By ROBERTA LEE |

Q, Is it rude for a man. after dancing with a girl whom he is not escorting, to leave her standing in the center of the floor, and walk away? • A. Yes. it is very rude to do so. He should thank her for the dance, then take her immediately to her friends, or to her next partner. Q. If a person mispronounces a word, should’you use it after him and pronounce it correctly ? A. This would be an ill-bred act on your part. Avoid using that word in that particular conversation with your friend. Q. Should a spoon be used to eat somi-solid foods, such as custards? A. Yes. 6 0 Household Scrapbook I | By ROBERTA LEE 0 t— The Eyes Prepare two eye baths of boric acid, one warm and tire other cold and use these solutions alternately morning and night. Consult your druggist as to preparation, and quantity to use. Seafood nough seafood should be bought for one meal only. Do not try to hold it over for a day. as there is always a chance that it may become a bit spoiled. Roach Powder A good roach powder that has proved itself very effective is made of equal parts of plaster of Paris and powdered sugar. The state of Georgia ranks first, in the U. S. in the production of marble, second in barite and third in granite. It is also the largest producer of kaolin.

Fort Wayne Man Is Fined For Speeding Allan (McMahan, of Fort Wayne, 1 was fined $1 and costs in justice of the peace court Thursday afternoon on a speeding charge. He was arrested Wednesday evening on Thirteenth street by city police. Fort Wayne Grocery Is Damaged By Fire Fort Wayne. Ind.. Feb. 11—(UP) | —Fire early today gutted a $10,060 grocery store building on the outskirts of Fort Wayne and destroyed meat and groceries valued at $5,000. Flames raged for more than an hour in the Geoglein market before they were brought under control by firemen from Fort Wayne and nearby New Haven. The blaze was believed to have started from a defective connection on an electric motor.

WEEK END SPECIALS! Ground Beef, lb. 43c Round Steak, lb. 63c T-Bone Steak, lb.__49c & 52c Minute Steak, lb. 65c Chuck Roast, lb. lit RENDERED LARD, lb. 17c HOME RENDERED Fresh Side, lb. 39c Smoked Sausage, lb. ___ 59c (Our Own) Smoked Ham 69c (Our Own) Veal Round Steak, lb. __ 65c Slicing Bologna 39c Luncheon Meats 49c Celery - Lettuce - Carrots Cabbage-Oranges-Grapefruit Open Saturday evening till 10 Sudduth MEAT MARKET S. 13th St. Phone 226

* * * ★ I People ’ I By Th® ?®°p’ e r and For The pe ° p ‘ e * I ★★ ★ ’A' I lOF 'Ijf I IIV LINCOLN MIGHT WELL HAVE HAD CO-OPERATIVES IN MIND WHEN KE SPOKE THESE IMMORTAL WORDS MANY YEARS AGO .... “....Of The People?” I 'i ES, INDEED! Co-ops are made up of folks from small towns, farms and cities, a real cross-section of the nation. All persons are eligible for membership— truly “of the people.” “....By The People?” CERTAINLY! Co-ops are owned by the members. One member, one vote. Management is under the supervision of a beard of directors, elected by members in an open meeting. Yes Co-ops are governed “by the people.” “....For Tho People?” OF COIR.SE! Co-ops incarnate the public interest because the) are operated for benefit of patron owners, not for profit of intesters. Membership shares ar* !r»w-cost and may be earned in savings made through trading with !he Co-op. Decidedly, t"op., are for the people.” and their best interests. CO-OPS RRE COMMUNITY BUILDERS ~~ ADAMS COUNTY FARM BUREAU CO - OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC.

Columbia City Man Is Suicide Victim Columbia City, Ind., Feb. 11(UP)—John Gillespie. 35-year-old Columbia township farmer, com-

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mitted suicide by in the basement of his h here yesterday county coroner Jules last night. "Ha Relatives said Gillespie . I "moody” recently.