Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 81, Decatur, Adams County, 6 April 1949 — Page 2

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LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSOLIDATE THE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH • SCHOOLS OF MONROE SCHOOL TOWNSHIP, W ASHINGTON SCHOOL TOW NSHIP, AND KIRKLAND SCHOOL TOWNSHIP, OF ADAMS COl NTY, STATE OF INDIANA To all legal voters of Monroe School 'Township, Washington School Township, and Kirkland School Township of Adams County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that: More than fifty (50) legal voters residing in Monroe School Township have joined with litty (50) legal voters residing in Washington S hiool Township and with fifty* (50) legal voters residing in Kirkland School Township and prepared the following resolution, to-.vt; ••BE IT RESOLVED, That the elementary and high ncliooln of Monroe School TaviiNhip of Adaiiin County, Indiana, Washington School Township of Adaius County, Indiana, and Kirkland Sehool Township of Adams County, Indiana, be consolidated under and pursuant to ] the provisions of Chapter 123 of the Acts of the General Assembly, IP 17, as amended by the Acts of the General Assembly, IMP. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT: 1. The name of such proposed new school district be: “ADAMS COUNTY CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL.” 2. The school board of such pro- ' poaed new school district be composed of seven (?) members, who

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Public Auction GERBER FURNITURE CO. On Highway 1. one mile North of Bluffton, Ind. Invites you to attend an emergency furniture and rug auction. Sale now going on daily. Every afternoon at 2:00 and evenings at 7:30, all this week. Doors open for inspection and selection of furniture to be sold at 6:30 P. M. The stock to be sold involves over $50,000 worth of high grade furniture, rugs and household America’s foremost manufacturers in addition to our own line of tnistom built furniture represented in this line stock. Take inventory now as to what you need and come bid and buy your favorite piece of furniture at whatever price you wish to pay. Come as early as 10 A. M., browse leisurely through our fine store and stock and make your selections. Courteous salesmen and expert interior decorators will advise and assist you. Free gifts to all. Please note name, place and date of sales GERBER’S FURNITURE CO. Dealers and Manufacturers of Quality Furniture On Highway 1, one mile north of Bluffton, Ind. A Cash Coal Feed & Supply 722 W. Monroe St. Phone 32 f SAFER SERVICE : • . « • fl < ‘ : CALL US FOR PROMPT. SAFE * : LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE : • moving : Also city pick-up and delivery service ® TEEPLE TRUCK LINES i TEEPLE TRUCK LIKES j • Phone 251 or 182 • • • MB&i I ~ =~ fe j A,. ’ ® Sr. AH W ’ W* wtek rv/ LAWN SEED 6 TURE BUILDER AZ Own a picture town at little cost the easy SCOTTS way: Feed with TURF BUILDER to being cut gross health and color. Sow xJjLy SCOTTS triple cleaned seed to establish /7w hardy luxuriant turf. I lb, 3,000,000 seeds jLfe&x $135; 5 lbs - $6.45. TURF BUILDER—The complete lawn food. Feed 50x50 ft • $2.50, 10,000 sq ft ■ $7.50 <SaS2I SPREADERS for quick, easy lawn applications $9,95 and $16.50.

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> shall be elected or appointed In the following manher: (I) The township trustees of Monroe Township, Washington Township and Kirkland Township of | Ad&ms County, Indiana, shall be members of such school board by virtue <»f the’r office. (ii) Three (3) additional members of such school board, one from each of the school townships party to i this consolidation, shall be appointed by the township advisory board of the respective townships, who shall hold office until December 31, 1952. 1 heir sircceaoora shall be nominate 1 and elected at the primarv and the general elections held in 1952 and each four (I) years thereafter in the same manner that „ township trustees are nominated and elected. (ill) The seventh member of such school<M»ard shall be rotated among the several school townships party to this consolidation and shall be appointed by the six board mean be rs hereinabove provided for. 3. Any legal voter shall be eligible to he a member Os such f »I i board, provided he shall reside i.i I the school township <as now constituted and in existence) from | which he is elect'd or appointed Such residential requirement shall i not be applicable to the township trustees wno are members of such ■ school board by virtue of their office. 4. The members < f sik h school J board shall hold office foi a ‘erm of four (4) years and until thdr sue- , cpssors have been elected or appointed, as the case may be. ex--1 cept as hereinotherwise provided in the ca-se of the three (3) initial members appointed by the tcuvnship advisory boards, and except in the rase of the township trustees who are members by virtue of their office and whose terms shall expire coincident with their terms of office as township trustees. 5. The members of such school board, other than the township trusi ’res who are members by virtue of their office, shall receive such compensation top their services as may i be fixed by the township trustee I with the consent and approval of

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the township advisory board of the respective townships from which such members are elected or ap- ■ pointed, but in no event to exceed One Hundred Dollars (SIOO.OO) per annum. 6. Such school board shall possess and have ail of the privileges, rights, powers and duties conferred and enjoined upon them by the provisions of Chapter 123 of the Acts of the General Assembly, 1917, as imended by tile Acts of tile General Assembly, 1949. 7. Such eonsolidat d school or schools shall be under the direction of the county superintendent trf schools of Adams County, Indiana. And hav» petitioned the trustees of their respective school townships to consolidate the elementary and high schools of said school corporations pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 123 of the Acts of the General Assembly 1947, as amended by the Acts of the General Assembly, 1919, such consolidation to be made pursuant to and governed by the foregoing resolution. And that each of Hitch petitioned s 'hind trustee Jn Washington and Kirkland School Townships, in Adams County, Indiana, have agreed to such consolidation as set out in Slid resolution. NOW THBRHFORE, Re advised that unless a petition is duly filed with the trustee In form and manner provided by law, for an election to determine whether or not the majority of the voters of such school corporations are in favor of such consolidation, the said trustees will proceed to accomplish s teh l onsolilations, to take effect the first dav of August. 1919. Illhbnrd H. High Tranter K Irkin r.<l School Tohohlil|i, tdanis County, Indiana. John ||. Stonetoirner Trustee of "ashington Seho ol Townxhlp. Adniio* County, Ind. March 30 April 6 CHURCH NEWS Mon-os Friends “The Missing Christians.” a sound color motion picture, produced by the Evangel films, Portland. Ore., will be shown at the Monroe Friends church Sunday 3'ening at 7:30 o'clock. The public is in'ited to attend. DECONTROL ORDER (font. From Page One> Watertown. Wis. Illinois areas decontrokd were: Morgan county, except the cities' of Jacksonville and South Jacksonville; Jefferson county, except the •i'y of Mt- .Mernon; Coles county, except the ci'ks of Mattoon and Charleston: Lagen county, except the city of Lincoln. st swHvr••(-•.vr siiwmsTn vnttx IWTATK M». ISta i» h*rrl»’ T‘lM th*' h'is npnoin!--’ 5<Jof the «»f f>rtha '* !;«’<• r kit fy. <l--llie estate |>r«»hably • ii M. IdmluiMtratrH Unrrb 3*. !!><!» John L. liirrh *<* April C«U WALLPAPERS. <£<2?/ CLEANER

.PARTIES AGREE THAT AN ARMED ATTACK AGAINST ONE OR MORE... SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN ATTACK r- AGAINST THEM ALL...” 'i / . %, • '■ lift ' . POR THE UNITED OF GREAT WAIN. AND NORTHERN IRELAND: POUR lEROtAWE-UNIDE GRMTDE-BRETAGNE etotrlakdedukord: ■ I ■ ■ ; '• 5 ''■■'/S > -V v • ’ , . . . : ; .' . .. Uv ' . . > ’ ' ■’ . ■' ■ i FOR THE UNITED STATES OP AMERICA: POUR LES ETATS-UNIS DtAMERWUE: j C . A > r li“~ • ' -Vv .. i L ” For the United Kingdom and the United States. Pending only an expected ratification by two-thirds of the Senate, the U. S. now stands stripped of the last shred of isolationism with signing of the Atlantic Defense -treaty (quoted above) along with 11 other non-Communist nations. “If there is anything certain today,” said President Truman at the historic signing ceremony in Washington, “... it is the will of the people of the world for freedom and peace.” Besides the eight nations indicated here (signers shown are foreign ministers), signers include tire Netherlands, Luxembourg, Canada and Denmark. (International Soundphotos)

Ex-Congressman Is Seriously Wounded Unemployed Marine Engineer Arrested Apr. 6 —(UP)—An unemployed marine engineering officer was held today for seriously wounding former congressman Ellsworth B. Buck, R.. N. V.. with three revolver shots while the Staten Island district attorney looked on. Charles Van Newkirk. 58, of Amherst, N. H., brooding under the belief Buck had "ruined" his career, admitted firing his special .38 caliber target revolver at the prominent Republican from the steps of Richmond Borough Hall at 5:30 p. m. yesterday. He was charged with felonious assault and was ordered examined by two state psychiatrists. The 58-year-old Buck, who declined renomination for congress last year on grounds of ill health, was reported in satisfactory condition at Staten Island hospital. Doctors said he would recover completely. He was hit hy three bullets, in the left thigh, the left hip and in tho back. More than 50 poli-e swermed to the scene and Van Newkirk was taken into custody before an ambulance arrived. Bmk’s secretary told po le® that Van Newkirk bad forced his way into the former congressman's* office on Monday afternoon, demanding that Buck “do something’’ lo help get him reinstated in the merchant marine. Buck had refused to talk with him. Van Newkirk's merchant marine license was taken from him in 1944 for undisclosed reasons. He demanded a congressional hearing on the matter, and a house of representatives subcommittee headed hy Buck refused to recommend his reinstatement. STEEL PRICE /(•out. IT vh I*l4, .Mjei were the lowest in two year*. Prices fer sheet steel—the kind that goes into aa'atnobiles. refrigf.ra'ors. stovrs and other consumer products—have remained firm But lowered demand has forced the fabricators of these items to slash prices and they are anxious to cover their losses through reduced sled price*. * Pl<y Shuffleboard al Ed and Pal’s Place. S!M4x Trade in a Good *uwo — Decatur

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Decatur And Berne Musicians Compete The Decatur Catholic high school band tind the Berne high school band, orchestra and a capella choir, will compete in the state music contest at Auburn on Saturday. The bands and musical organizations from these two high schools won first place in their respective groups in the district contest at Hartford City last week. More than 2,009 students 'Will participate in the state finals and Auburn is planning to entertain a large crowd of spectators in addition to the contestants. Citation Received By Local Red Cross A special citatioff lauding tiic Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross for its help to Britain has been received by Clarence E. Beil, chairman of the local chapter, from the British Em: bassy in Washington. D. C. The citation, signed by Lord Halifax. British Ambassador, was for warded here by Basil O’Conner, national chairman of the Red Cross who pointed out that the tribute was well earned by the volunteer workers of the Red Cross who brought relief to the people of the United Kingdom during the j darkest days of the war. The citation will be framed and ' hung in the local home service ofi fice. Mr. Bell said. SINUS SUFFERERS I Amazing ut w treatmen*, quick reI lief from einus headaches, pressure in forehead, soreness in eye-., I cheek bones, forehead, tep of head. I lyck of head and down neck; also ' continual drip and drainage of the I nos? and throat, coughing, sne- zi Ing. Write toy auiay FRED TRIAL. I no co t or obligation except to rej urn if not satis i?d. National Laboratories. P. O. Box £B3. Lodi, Calif.

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Red Cross Reports March Activities The Red Cross extended $260.15 in financial aid to veterans and their dependents and civilians during March, the monthly report compiled by Mrs. Ruth Hollingsworth, executive secretary, shows. Veterans and their 1 dependents were granted $217.40 and civilian aid amounted to $42.75 during the month. The home service office performed 799 services during the month, the major ones being: Furlough or leave verifications 4; reports of guardianship for VA 2; emergency communications 8; assistance with claim for government benefit 1; consultation and guidance 40; information 25; financial assistance 17; application for training 1; application for hospitalization 1; glasses purchased 2 pairs. Tr.-‘<l» In n Good Town — Iteratur AT BRANJ’S PRICES ARE DOWN AGAIN 67500 For A 1941 Chev. Coach ' 195.8® For A 1933 Ford Del. 2 Door and they all carry a/ , written guarantee! Brant Motors Inc. . 3rd & Monroe Phone 605

Arrest Student For Failure To Register Indianapolis, April 6 — (UP)— Federal authorities today held another Earlham student on charges or tailing to register for selective service. Lorton Heusel. 22. a sophomore from Gibbon, Neb., 'was arrested bydeputy ,’U. S. marshals in Richmond yesterday and brought here for arraignment. Several other Earlham students were arrested recently on similar charges. Hqusel said he was a pre-min-isterial student. He said he notified his draft board he could not register for selective service because if his religious beliefs.

SALE CALENDAR APR. 7—Mr. & Mrs. Everett Anderson. % mile northwest of Cal B or 11 miles southwest of Bedford, Ind. on No. 450 miles west to Cale. 215 Acre Stock & Grain Farm The Kent Realty & Auction Co.. Inc. I), s. Biair ana ■ APR. 9—Mr. & Mrs C E Lerch. % mile west of Wanatah, Ind oniiaßT way No. 30 on south side. Gas Business. Lunch p.■■**» Cabins, 2:00 P. M. The Kent Realty & Auction ?/!'■ Dt S. Blair, auct. ' APR. 9—Mary Lhamon. executrix of Francis Bogner estate, lluil Monroe St., Decatur, Ind. 7 room modern house asd», al property. Midwest Realty Auciton Co., J. F. Sanmam?■. APR. 9—Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Lerch, 9 mi. E. of Valparaiso, Ind Gas station, lunch room, 2 cabins. 2 P. M. Kent Rmi. 1B Auction Co. APR. 9—Don & Jesse Ellenberger, 3 mi. E. of Bluffton on 121. out sale. 41 head high grade Holsteins and personal ty. IQ A. M. Dale Ellenberger, Roy & Ned Johnson mM vin Liechty, Aucts. ” APR. 11—Clinton Doctor, 2 mi. W. and 1 mi. N. of Hoagland. • farm equipment. IP. M. Ellenberger Bros., Aucts. ■ APR. 11—Huffman Bros., Ohio City, O. Sale of all garage wnL-W and stock. 10:39 A. M. EST. E. E. Bevington and Knittie, Aucts. ® APR. 11—Paul W. Goodspeed. 7 mi. W. of Berne. Ind. on J S. Hampshire Boar & Gilt sale. 7:30 P. M. Pau! LB Van Wert, 0., Auct. APR. 12—Florence Edith Kerns, Executrix James Kerns. 6 mi. £ Van Wert, 0., or 6 mi. W. of Delphos, 0., on U. S. M. g acres in four tracts with improvements. Roy & Ned son and Homer Pollock, Aucts. APR. 12—M. A. Tourney. 3 mi. W. of Montpelier on No. IS. thetHM N. Well improved 44 acre farm. Midwest Realty Awt!« Co. J. F. Sanmann, Auct. APR. 13—Merl O. Kelham. Adm. Nellie Kclham Estate, ISmi. Nj Fort Wayne, Ind., on No. 3 Highway then ’<( mi. E. Kfi Improved 224 Acre Farm. Midwest Realty Auction M F. Sanmann—Auctioneer. APR. 14—Hollis Coomer, ',i mi. N. of Edgerton. Ind., on state line t< or 4 mi. W. of Payne, O. and H mi. N„ or 5 mi. S.E. ot V 4 burn, Ind. Complete dispersal sale. Johnson, Johnson ai Liechty, Aucts. APR. 16—Paul R. Blacker, Adnt. Blacker Estate, 6 mi. N.E. of Illtit ville, Ohio on No. 2 Highway, then % ml. S. Well Improvti 145 acres of Level Black Land. Midwest Realty Auction Ct J. F. Sanmann—Auctioneer. APR. 19—C„ E. Bell &M. O. Stontenberry, 2 miles east of Decatcr,| mile north of road 224 on Bellmont farms. Holstein cjttli sale and Hampshire bred gilts. Roy & Ned Johnson mi Melvin Liechty, Aucts.

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