Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 296, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1949 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Katerud at the Decatur, Ind., Poet Office a* Second Class Matter Eick D. Heller President A. R. Holthouse - Editor C. E. Holthouse Treasurer J. H. HeUer Vice-President Subscription Rates Ry Mail in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, |6; Six Bonths, |3.2&; 3 months, |1.75, By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, *7.00; 6 months, *3.75; 3 months, *2.00. By Carrier, 20 cents per week. Single copies. 4 cents.

Christman vacations for the school children begin next week and every home will burs with activities in preparation for Santa's visit. o o The stores will remain open evenings all through next week, with the exception of Christmas Eve, when they close at six That evening Is reserved for family reunions at home and in happy anticipation of Christina-. A *22."<'O bequest to the Fort Wayne park board from a New Haven woman will be used to build a combination ice skating nnd boating house in Franke paik The woman s civic spirit in bequeathing the gift for public benefit is admired In Decatur, individuals and organizations could boost the Community C< nter Fund with a gift that would help send the fund over the top. making possible the building of the Youth Center. ——o—o The auctioneers have returned to their homes following graduation from the Ileppert School of Auctioneering The class included men who took their first training as salesmen and auctioneers and those who took refresher courses at the famous school The semiannual semesters bring students from nearly every state in the union and many use their specialized training with great success in the business world. The thought occurs that there should be some way for Decatur to tie-in with promotion of the school, resulting in advantages both to the school and the city. The first city-wide store Christmas decorating program created a lot of interest and brought out many attractive decorations. First place went to the Schafer Store, which carried out an attractive design for inside and outdoor decorating. Other awards and honorable mention were made to a half dozen establishments. The shopping district has an attractiveness never before equaled and it sure helps in spreading the warmth of Christmas. The Chamber of Commerce Is to be commended for sponsoring the store decorating program.

If Damage Occurs to B rain

By Herman N. Bundesen. M.D. TH KICK are a number of c<mdl tions which doctor* a roup together under the name of cerebral vascu- . lar accident*. Though their inech ' anism* are slightly different, their effects are very similar since all involve some damage to the brain I In general. all have a similar cau«e| high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. These conditions include the formation of a blood clot In one of the blood vessels nt the brain, bleeding into the brain, and the occurrence of an embolism. An embolus is a fragrant of material, auch as a bit of a blood clot, which becomes lodged in one of the blood vessels. The symptoms of these disorders come on suddenly and are at their worst within a few minutes or a few hours. They may take the form of paralysis, loss of sensation, and speech defects. Generalised sytnp toms include vomiting, convulsions, and unconsciousness. If there Is a large betnmorbage into the brain, the temperature may rise, the pulse rate is Increased, and the rate and depth of breathing are changed la the case of a cerebral embolus, the blood pressure remains unchanged. but it to usually Increased In the patient with hemorrhage into the brain or a thrombosis in one of the blood vessels In the brain Another sign that one of these accidents has occurred to inequality in the vise of the pupils of the eyes. Stiffness of the neck, loss of memOry. and confusion are other symptoms When one of these accidents occurs- it to important to tell which condition to prtMnt Ibta it to

No auto license plate will bear more than four numbers next year, Indiana secretary of state Charles Fleming explained in a talk before the Rotary club the other evening. Mr. Fleming outlined the new file system maintained in the secretary of state'* office as a means of keeping tab on traffic violators, plus giving information on out-of state trucking companies that operate with Indiana tags. He said that the state, counties and cities were cooperating in the war against reckless and drunken driving. Indiana already has 1047 traffic deaths chalked up thi* year and it would not be surprising. Mr. Fleming commented, if the total reaches lluu by the end of the month. Highway slaughter must cease and with that aim in mind the enforcement divisions are appealing to every motorist to drive carefully. The reckless driver must be barred from the road, the state official said Everybody agrees with that stand. o o A story is told that deals with the cutting of Christmas trees. Older people may remember the incident, which no doubt was widely published In the newspapers a half century ago. President Theodore Roosevelt, who then occupied the White House, Is said to have banned the use of Christmas trees, because he thought the practice of cutting young evergreens was wasteful. His spirited sons, who then romped through the White House, tried to smuggle a tree into the executive Mansion and were caught In the act. They appealed to Gifford Pinchot. famed forester and conservationist to talk to their father Pinchot convinced Mr. Roosevelt that the systematic cutting of trees was not wasteful and argued that thinning of forests aided trees left standing. The evergreens and pines which are marketed for Christmas come from forest reserve* or second growth timber and as the supply increases each year, evidently Pinchot'* argument was right. But after Christmas a tree becomes one of the most unattractive objects in the bouse and then it is that one might consider Teddy Roosevelt's viewpoint about waste.

I possible to determine more definitely how much permanent damage may take place and whether or I not the patient will recover. In all of these conditions, good nursing care is important. The pa- ' tlent should be kept In a quiet i room. Fluid* should be given by I mouth, or by injection into a vein. If necessary The patient's position in bed is changed frequently so as to help prevent the development of pneumonia. Quieting drugs are u*ed carefully. Opiates are avoided, sime they tend to depress the breathing. Sometimes, removal of fluid from the spine Is advisable, depending on whether or not the pressure of the fluid within the brain Is increased. If the patient survives a hemorrhage into the brain, operative removal of the clot may be considered in some cases. After initial recovery from these conditions, treatment to restore the action In the paralysed parts may be carried out. This Includes massage and movement of the affected parts. The patient to encouraged to try to use the paralyzed muscles After the patient regains enough strength, be may be allowed to be up in a chair for a time, and this period can gradually be Increased as the patient's condition improves. QUESTION* ANO ANSWER* A Reader: What to chronic pyelonephritis? Answer: Pyelonephritis refers to a condition In which there to Inflammation of the kidney, as well as the pelvis of the kidney, which to the part where the czcretious coitoct bctort they imply iuto the

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o — o Modern Etiquette j By ROBERTA LEE (> ■ -0 Q. When giving the floor number to an elevator operator, should one always say, "please"? A. Yes Say. "five please.” A "please" or a "thank you" are small courtesies that coat nothing, but mark the well-bred person. Q. Is It necessary for a bridge hostess always to have a new deck I of cards on the table? A. ine bridge hostess should have two fresh decks of cards on each table. Q. When a party of people Is; occupying a box at the theater, where should the host sit? A. Directly behind his wife.

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CHAPTER XXXI Continued And I am thankful to be assigned a duty here and let my amazing ! melanesian have some freedom ' Stephen certainly deserves any I help be can get from me. An old man and a ten-year old boy are on the far side of the log bridge as advance watchers, but they do not think it necessary to go on duty until almost noon, the sexmest that any Jap expedition could come into sight on leaving coastal bivouacs There I* one bright boy of ten or eleven years who brought me breakfast this morning and then proceeded to beat me In checkers For this boy's steady services 1 may ask Stephen, although there would be Jealousy aroused. I like several of the boys, but Dogu seems most amenable to learning. 1 talked to him a few days ago against hi* chewing betel nut. and he reminds me every time he has seen me since that he has quit the habit, and will have white teeth like mine, and grow big like me. And he has learned more word* in Engllvh than I have in the dialect of Gula Gula. Teaching him and learning from him will be an advantageous pastime while guarding my little Thermopylae. Maybe I can pay back the Japs for what they did to my crewmen. I don’t dare let my mind dwell on that horror. Kaimagu does not know the details—or else Stephen has learned and is protecting my mind a* well as my body by keeping the methods of torture to himself. I could not mis* the pantomine that Kaimagu knew they were beaten by the yellow Aryans, but Stephen said that beating dM not cause their death. Beheading is a favorite Nip way of execution. But Kaimagu shrugged his ignorance when I chopped my neck with the heel of my band. Have had a siesta, and my hut is so well protected by foliage that it is reasonably cool at mid day. Now that I am able to move around enough to tire me and get sleep, that <<>a»cien<e-hwunt*d balf-sleep which threatened my mind i* decreasing. Don't know how long I can take tbi* ease while the war goes on without me. But if 1 could get word to Dorothy that I am still alive and kickiag. it would not be a bad situation Maybe my greatest fear I* that she wiU give me up a* lost and give some college boy toe many consecutive date* That boy with the medical discharge who lost a leg at Buna Gone worries me. Here la my supper. Looks like considerate Stephen sent a little Thanhagiving chicken with the yam* tonight A puppy dog cam* bouncing ahead of the boy* who brought M and I had a momentary fear that, the dog was to b<- my diuacr on the Uuvl—or pw- 1 have «at»a dog-great, and wag aware of

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110 „ | Household Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE ) 0 0 To Clean Marble Take two parts common soda, one part of pumice stone, and one part of finely powdered chalk and i mix with water. Rub this mixture well over the marble until the stains are removed, after which wash with salt and water. Prevent Splashing Make a bed of small stone* directly in front s os each of the i basement windows and you will I find that it prevents mud from splashing up on the windows in rainy weather. Selvage* The selvages of thin materials

the fact only after it was down; but have no stomach to do the abattoir work M> supper-carriers have Just given me a lot to laugh about, something I need. Dogu the shave-head, and fuzzy-topped "Speedo,” which sounds a lot better in English than his Papuan name. Dogu started the fun by telling me In English that he would make me a much better companion than would "Speedo." But the busby boy understood enough to start cuffing the bald pate, and a rough-and-tumble ensued. Dogu is the stronger In wrestling, but I never saw anything faster than the fists of Speedo. If I had him back in the States, he could quickly take over the world's breath-weight boxing championship. Speedo probably weighs between fifty and sixty pounds. I took anything of anger out of the contest by asking both to be my assistants. Hut the rough stuff continued, abetted by my instruction on boxing and wrestling skill*. If the Americans or Aussie* ever get to thi* section of the NewBritain coast, these brown rascals of mine will do them as much good as a professional U. S. O. show. Bunday, December 13, 1943 I walked to Gula Gula and back this morning, hoping that the missionary would have come according to advance notice. But the Christmas visit will be postponed a few days, by latest Jungledrum information. No reason given. I sliii do not know why Ruth tied from the lowlands, but Stephen will not let me see her. and of course. I have not made any obvious effort. Neither of my boys will talk about bar. other than telling me that It was she who sneaked past here in the night. I am a bit amused at Stephen's biding her from me. and yet I know by my very curioeity to see the feminine counterpart of Quadroon Stephen that she might be dangerous to my alleged virtue. And dangerous in that any attention I pay her will anger her brother, my friend Stephen. From a strategic standpoint, Ruth's return to tbe womenfolk may mean that the Nip* have tent ail women away to prepare to reeist American attack. Stephen will tell me that much, even if he does not want to talk about hi* slater who sold herself (at least in his eyes) to a Jap lieutenant. I think I know where the American attack will come, and I want to reach tbe Yank* a* soon a* possible But It would do my Dorothy little good if In my harry to make connection with eome form of communlcatioa. I -h<>uid get < aught and beheaded by tbe Nip*. I want to see that grave missionary for many reason*. He may have some WB*-’ uC l If*iuloi UMkliUB (41 tMi* isUnd a»*r te New Guinea But it

I should he cut off before sewing. lOn materials that fray readily, snip the selvages at intervals before putting in the hem*. Postmaster Kirsch In Final Warning On Mailing Cards Postmaster Mo W. Kirsch mopped his brow last night and issued hi* final warning to mail Christmas cards promptly. "Mall your local holiday greetings no later than the Thursday before Christmas.” he stated. "If you delay any longer, your cheerful card* may not arrive until after Christmas Day. Were handling the heaviest flood of Yuletide mail on record." The postmaster suggested that you get out your Christmas card list right after church tomorrow morning and start addressing envelopes and licking stamps. He emphasised that hi* promise of pre-Christmas delivery holds good only for cards with local destinations. Cards for out-of-state delivery should have been mailed last Thursday. If you still have greetings for distant friends, use air mail. A 6 cent-stamp will assure delivery within 48 hours to any point within the U. S.. the postmaster said. Meanwhile, local mail carriers will celebrate Sunday by massaging their bunions and soaking their feet In epsom salts. They're preparing for "liniment week'—the hectic six days Immediately before Christmas, when they deliver sack after sack of heavy mail across endless miles of hard sidewalk. The Postmaster estimates that approximately 250.000 pieces of mail will be cancelled locally during the current holiday season — an all-time record. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the friends, neighbor* and relatives, also Rev. Middaugh, Rev. Angel and Ruth Riley and the Union church aid for their help and kindness during my bereavement. Mr*. J. C- Frank

will sure be good to see a white man again “McMichaela" is the name 1 made out from Dogu'* "mukamuka" even before Steve pronounced it better for me. I gather that the man sent hi* family to Australia when the Japs threatened. has been in the hill* ever since. Therefore, what of my white face he can see through beard will be welcome to him too—unless lie has come acros* other Yanks and Aussie* In the same plight as mln" My hope* are getting higher and higher. If only Dorothy has not given me up and encouraged another to Jove her. Hey! Igorvich, get i>tt that jealousy theme, ft almost made you crack up once before. Monday, December 14 Well, I saw Quadrcxm Ruth this morning, and have to admit that she gave me a thrill. Ostensibly I walked to tbe village to strengthen my leg. And to ask Stephen if her climbing the mountain meant that the Jap* were moving for combat. But In back of my mind all the time wa* curiosity about hi* sister, what she looked like And a wick ed desire to know how much reason Stephen had to distrust my seeing her. I saw her first in her grass skirt, dressed just like any other meianesian woman When she saw me, she hurried into the hut where I had first lain with my broken leg She had a «hawl modestly dropped from h<r shoulder* when Stephen let her join u* for a talk. That sharp eye of Stephen's probably confirmed the fact that Ruth and I would be dangerous to each other. I got the information I wanted, but it seems less lntere*ting to me than the source of information herseif I sat on a log rolled in for that purpose by my boys when Stephen presented Ruth for my questioning Stephen sat beside me. but Ruth had to stand for tbe simple meianesian reason that women are not tbe equal of men. Stvphen did not hare to interpret. "Ruth, why come Gula Gula? Jape send you? Japs more to fight, bang bang?" “No. Leftenant Robert I lore. When fat Jap maajor take me from Robert, I flee." “Why. Ruth, your English to wonderful! Not even a German accent! You fled because of love troubles, then: not because of war? Jap—Nip leftenant called 'Robert T "Yes. Robert to Christian, we marry like Christian*. Jap major not Christian, he laugh, he gonna kill Robert. I go with bim save Robert I flee, maybe major kill leftenant. Maybe I go back find OUL" (To Ba Continued)

Buys Health Bond The VFW auxiliary ha* voted purchase of a *5 health bond, officials of th* Christmas seal |*y Chrhtnws s**l* campaign ’ n ■ Adam* county announced today. All proceeds from t b e annual Chris tmas seal sales are culosls and to provide free clinics and otherwise carry on the fight against the "white plague.” The sale is conducted by the Adams county tuberculosis association. n — - -——— 0 20 YEARS AGO TODAY ( — -a i Dec 17. — William Linnemeier. 70, Prehle colder, dies at the hospital from blood poisoning. President Hoover signs the bill to cut federal taxes one percent. Samuel McNaught of lowa named to succeed the late Dr. B. 8. Shumaker as superintendent of the Indiana anti- saloon league. The A. It. Ashbaucher truck Is destroyed hy fire when returning from Huntington. Dee Dierkes, the driver, breaks glass and escapes with slight injuries. Daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Al Schmitt last Friday is named Mary Frances. Heavy rains are falling over Adams county again. Colder weather predicted. ’Cooks' Corner' BY MARY R. SMITH Holiday Cookie Favorite* With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to be thinking about holiday cookies and what kind to make There are all types to choose from—drop cookies, rolled cookies, bars, and the kind shaped with a press Regardless of what cookies recipe you select, they're all fun to make and a welcome holiday treat. Tea Cakes 1 cup butter or margarine ’,u cup confectioner's sugar 2*4 cup* sifted, all purpose flour *4 teaspoon salt 1 tea*|MM>n vanilla 1 cup finely chopped nut* Combine all of the above ingredients and form into 1-inch trails. Bake in a moderately hot oven (400* F.) 14 to 17 inute*. Remove from the oven and. while still hot. roll in confectioner's sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again. Recipe make* 5 dozen cake*. Holiday Honey Cookie* 1 egg >4 cup white sugar cup honey ’» cup melted shortening. 2\ cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla To the well beaten egg, add sugar, honey, and melted shortening Sift flour, soda, and salt together and stir into honey mixture. Mix well. Add vanilla Place dough in refrigerator to chill for an hour or more. This will make rolling easier. Roll dough about U-inch thick on a lightly floured board Cut into shapes and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a moderate oven (375* F.| 10 minute*. Cool. Ice and decorate as desired. Store in tightly covered jar. These cookies improve with age. Next week: More Holiday Food. Suggestions. Authorized To Sell Petition, submitted by Clinton Stevens and approved by the court, to sell personal property, valued at *167.68. and real estate, at *3,900, filed The money received is to be divided into seven equal share* among the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, of Decatur; Clin ton Steven*. Ethyl Steven* Roth. Mary Stevens Pierce. Ruth Steven* Webster. John Newton Stevens and Joseph Htevens. The Inventory and appraiser's report* filed and approved. The court also authorised Robert Gay. administrator of the Lena Gay estate, to sell or cash U. S. savings bonds for full appraised value. Sale Is Complete* Heir* of Benjamin Amerine filed proof of the sale of real estate to Francis and Germaine Schmitt., the sale for the amount of 51.M0. and the property in the Patterson’s heirs addition of Decatur. Marriage Licen** Weldon Nussbaum. Berne, and Gladys Zurcher. Monroe. Real Estate Transfers Ernest Reicheldeffer etux to Irene Heimann, part inlot 115 in Geneva and land In Wabash Twp. Irene Heimann to Ernest Keicbeldeffer etux. part inlot lit In Genoa and land In W*ba*h Twp. Aaron Reinhard etux to Harry V. Tonner elux. 80 acres iu French Twp. Helen k, ‘HolLhoueei kejt at'lT

to Robert J. Holtbnuse etal. part inlot 58 in Decatur. Robert J. Holthouse etal to David A. Macklin, part inlot 58 in Decatur. David A. Macklin to Robert J. Holthouse etux, part inlot 58 in Decatur. Richard N. Allen etux to Colin I. Finlayson etux. Inlot 1 in Decatur. Ruth Bell etal to Daniel Morand. part inlot 17 in Berne *1,500. Kenneth W. Ellenberger etux to Anna D. Lehman. Inlot 9 In Ceylon. Fred M. vance etal to Bertha Pusey. inlot 383 in Geneva. Frederick Kauffman etux to Ruth Gottschalk. 20 acre* in Monroe Twp. Ruth Gottschalk to Frederic* Kauffman eftix, 20 acre* In Montcc Twp.

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