Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 49, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 22 February 1951 — Page 4

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George Washington remains a noble father tot his country. • | . o _^_ o that lose tonight, will have t|e opportunity to sit on the sidelines and watch the other games. Coinjiaint is made that there cr P many people ijp' the government payroll. But why overloo| the fact that many have the government on the payroll. "J ° o—— . The |eal criminals in the New York basketball scandals are the older ijien who did the bribing, but tha| does not entirely excuse young from accepting the bribes. j'They knew they were doing wrijng, even though the calloused fellows are~.m6st to blame fcr, the* current blight on college ii - ft o— — o-— - ’y ; Senator Kilgore of West Virginia iii the. authority for the statement that lobbyists outnumber Congressmen 20 to one in Washington. The West Virginian also, charges that these lobbyists extrac{.j|uore money fi'om gullible Americans than the entire Congress ijosts the taxpayers. One reason for the high cost of government islthat lobbyists and blocks all wauft special jobs and contracts which have to be paid fbi< from** taxes. / Not tfliat we begrudge money paid ini taxes to run our schools, bat • tbd following clipping\ from The Rehders’ Digest, gives? us a; ens yoi|r countenance, “f was driving through the country with an old $ gentleman to Inspect a ' V ... . far bi and we were discussing that inevitabjle topic, taxes. As we passed a school bus. he exclaimed. -That’s what I mejaii. When I was jja boy we walked three miles tb school. Now we spend 3*ooo for a. bus to'pick ,up the children so they don’t have, td Walk. ' Then-wb spend >30,000 for , i a gymnasium so they can get proper • express?.”’ Were those the “good old days?" I -— 0 — 0 — . ;! • Whiitj it is admitted that In(Jiana v fe the home of basketball, this donuUr indoor sport has also , ' , If spread Ito Egypt, which at least gives .tts, something tn common • > ■ w|th African countries. A magazine published in Washington by the Egyptian embassy, records that* tftii less a personage than King Farouk attended* a.-cham-'. piopsla'p basketball game in Cairo between Egypt ahd Belgium, his country: winning (the international meet, |4-34. The story sounds a- - — — ——

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r . little like the accounts written about the hardwood contests in ' this statp between high school teams. Maybe the Egyptians are adopting other Hoesier traits and philosophies, which' might add to their joy of living! ; / ■\i ' I ' ——o o This newspaper; salutes the Future Farmers of America! Under the guidance leadership of Vaughn Miller, vocational-agri-cultural instructor in the Deca- ’ tur nigh school/a local-chapter of ; this organization has been formed. The boys put Into practice on the.’ farm what they learn in class. The chapter has 20 albrt members, ail rugged youths who like to play and work hard, 1 and they do both \with zest and enthusiasm. Youths of this brand, and there are many in the county, lend,confidence the future of agriculture apd to the country as a whole. They are ' the young men on whom the nation depends. i v ; —_o o Save the roads, is the plea of highway supervisors, as they battle to keep the highways open for limited traffic during these thawIng days. Rain and thaw have washed out some of the macadam roads and in several cases repairs cannot be made, because connecting roads will' not bear the traffic of heavy trucks and graders. In Allen county, several schools had to close because the hasps could not travel roads. In this county, Frank Siiigleton, the highway superintendent, is working day and night to keep the roads open and urges the cooperation of the public in ing unnecessary travel oyer the 1 'mushy stretches. ' - -—-o— —o- —- -v A compromise on the. drafting of 18 year old boys for military service seems to have been reached. by the congressional commit- * tees. The 18 year olds would be ieq\iired to register, but would not Le called for training until six months and would hot be assigned combat duty until they -» ■ - ■ i were 19 or older. The proposal, also extends military service from 21 to 26- months. The nation has been reluctant to induct the younger boys, but at the same time the .defense department and -T- ' . I 'I, . ' ) no mbers of congress do not .want >o draft Veterans. Colleges and universities will fetl the, effects of the law,< as will all once the drafting of.boys Tn the high school age group* gets underway. We do npt want to a military nation,; but in view of world conditions and the apparent threat to our country from Communist aggression, \ we! must act . 'l. i , 1 ■• - T ■ ;■ '1 cept the change.

Gerber's Market Formal Opening This Weekend

jflli .-A,, ■MB ■ Mm|." Carl Gerber . Formal opeping of the modernized and enlarged Gerber's Market, 150 South Second street, will take place Friday and Saturday, Carl Gerber, founder and proprietor of Decatur’s newest self-service food market, announced today. x ’ \The store ' was established in 1933, has been competely O O , 20 YEARS AGO TODAY | o 1 -o Feb. 22, 1931 Sunday. \ First Meeting Held | By Berne Cub Pack Berne, Feb. 22.—The first meeting of the recently organized Cub was held in the 'form of a Basket dinner in the cafeteria of the local klgh bclkx>l. Scherry, pack leader, was _in. charge. Deh mothers are Mrs. Ed

WESWIWf To Settle The O. J. Harmon Estate 260—Acre Farm—26o Friday, March 2,19512 P.M. Ohio Tipie LOCATION: 1 mile South of Wren. Ohio on No! 49 or 3 mile's North of Willshire, Ohio on No. or 9 miles East of Decatur, Indiana'on No. 224 then 5 miles South on No. 49. Known ag the Hannon Farm. IMPROVEMENTS: 7 room house with summer kitchen, two good wells." 10x120 barn; 32x60 barn with shed attached; tractor shed. The l>uildings need "some repair and paint, but when this is done you will have one of the better farms in Willshire township. ! j ’ The land lays level to slightly roiling and is high producing soil. There are 225 acres of farm land anti 35 acres of timber pasture with some, nice salable timber. It is well drained. T 1 14 ' i Immediate possession of the buildings and 120 »f:-es of farm land plus 35 acres pasture. The balance of 105 acres is rented for 1951 and the landlord’s share will go to purchaser. 2 For further Information pleasetcontact auctioneers. • I i \ TERMS —20% Cash on day of Sale, balance upon delivery of clear title. Heirs of O. J. Harmon, Owners D. Burdette Custer, Attorney D. S. Blair and C. W. Kent -Auctioneers G. G. StrlcKler -Sales Mgr. * I r ■ ! < r \ ' ' I ’ \ Sale Conducted by The Kent Realty & Auction Co. Decatur, Indiana Phone 3-3390 Ohio License No.' 7176 • * ! Not responsible for accidents. 22 21 27

I '"■■■"•■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■l Fraternal Order of Eagles All Sessions of\ sectional TOURNEY \ will be broadcast jSr by direct w ire from the gym MSI Igl to our Hall. JSv t(One room open k ’fiL to the publie) — ■- ■ ENTERTAINMENT J FRIDAY NIGHT DANCING SAT. NIGHT ' ' ' : ‘ (Members Only) ■ i ' i \ ? —

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X ■ 1 . modernized. The improvements include a new store-view front large refrigerators and modern glass display and refrigerator cases. The floor arrangement has been entirely revamped and all merchandise is attractively dis- . played. \ » Self-service of groceries and 1 packaged goods is offered custom- | ers, with the exception of meats. I Meats are displayed in the glass cooler cases and the order is given the clerk behind the counter I Frozen foods are carried |n the store, along with fresh slocks of fruits and vegetables Gerber’s Market prepares and cures i much of the meat offered customers. Gerber, who comes from a family . associated with the cattle and meat market business, operates his own packing ! house. He feeds cattle for his t market and specializes in homeprepared fresh meats. his graduation from Decatur high school in 1930, Gerber attended Indiana University rnd in 1933 opened his first store at the present site. His grandfather the late David Gerber, formerly operated a market jn thltf city, i P Married to the former Miss Isabelle Hower,the Gerbers have four daughters, Sara, Susan, Naritey and Jane. They reside at 627 Mercer avenue. *• — ( rCasey. Mrs. Paul Von Gunten, Mrs. Lloyd Conrad and Mrs. Edwin Collier. Den chiefs cords were awarded to Jerry Sprimger, Tommy Ehrsam, Otto Schug and Jimmy Hanni. The following. 12 Cub Scouts received Bobcat badges: Lawrence Casey, Sidney Stucky, Donald Gerber, Nicholas Conrad, Neil Lehman, David Stahly, Stephen Von Guntep.' David Johnston, Jerry > Sprunger, Michael Collier. David -TMlspaw and Clyde Moser. One out of every seven employed persons in the United States is cm-” ployed by various highway transportation industries. i 1

Decatur FFA Chapter Awarded First Place 'j The Decatur chapter of the Future Farmers of America won first place, in the district FFA newsletter contest held this week in Berne. The newsletter was published by the chapter on a local basis with the purpose of acquainting the public with the organization’s aotivities. The newsletter committee, in charge of the publication, included Ropald Price, Russell Plumley and lEugene Fuelling. Berne Votes To Ho d Annual Fall Festival \ 'Berne, Feb. 22.—8 y a vote of 42 to 17 the Berne Charhber of Commerce has approved tl e holding of the Berne fall festival next September. A vote wan taken amdng the members ' because of the war scare, some shortages, etc. Last year the project- carried

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by only one ( vote but thia 1 the majority was heavy. The festival is a three-day affair Thurs day, Friday, Saturday. Men, Women! Old at 40,50,60’WantPep? Wjint »a Cui Thouaande amaeeil wbH a Htllt w «» r ’*' •pepping up" with Oat rex ha* Years Younger? *>ne. i<* body oie *iwr ;«i i. ■ i. i Jum bocuuee low in,lron. IntroM ’P* l * l reduced price, 4M. try Oatrex Tonic Tablet* for new pep, vigor, vitality god younger Ming, thin very dey At All drug stores everywhere—ln Decatur, at Smith Drug St«>re. I Just Meant II I for lAnso ngcgtOHl

BUI! Bill'! Bill! Yea We Want To Buy For Our Winners b 1. 40 to 120 Acres close to Section 11, Mon-, roe Township. | 1 ! f 2, 12 Q Acres good land in Preble, French, Washington or Kirkland. We are looking for a GOOD FARM. 3. 80 Acres in Preble Township. ! | 4. 80 to 120 Acres in Preble Township. * 5. 80 to 120 Acres in Washington or Kirkland—must be good land and have good buildings. Will pay up to S3OO per A. 6. Want good modern house with small acreage—ls A. or less. Not too far from Decatur. We Want To Buy These City Properties 1. We want 2 good apartment houses—two or more families. Buildings must be in good repair. 2. Want small 4 or 5 room house close to i business section of Decatur. Automatic heat—2 bedrooms. Willing to pay a good price but must be a good modern dwelling. 3. Want good 5 room house. Modern-2 bfed-rooms-within city limits. Will pav up . to SIO,OOOJ’ These people are customers -of our office ! that have specifically requested we secure these properties for them. .1, ' - ■ ■ ' , ■ l ■’ h -;l, : ; z , J ———"" I 1 . ' i ‘ i ' ' SOLD THIS LAST WEEK j 1. 180 Acre Fkrm. I 2, One business property. 3. One dwelling in Decatur. - In each case both; buyer and seller 1 are SATISFIED. —I — —— ★ ★ ★ FOR SALE 1. NEW 4 ROOM HOME—2 bedrooms, living rpom, kitchen, bath, full basement, excellent location-84,200 cash r— balance first mortgage. - 2. NEW SUBURBAN HOME—2 large bedrooms, living room, kitchen and i t breakfast nook, bath—garage attached—fiill 7*/j* basement—large 10t—--56,000 cash, balance first mortgage. '■ ' h ; ' I We Maintain 3 Departments: 1. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT — buyers and sellers meet. 2. LOAN DEPARTMENT — THREE large life insurance companies accepting first mortgages on farm land city properties. No commission charged foi* making loans. Interest 4%-5%. 3. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT— Expert , insurance analysis by COMPANY TRAIN? • I ED MAN—2O years experience. You get the facts about insurance. I I The Best Proof Os Our Service Is Represented By Almost 1,000 Customers Served By Us Each fear. 1 1 If ou Want I<) Know About Our Servict, 1 Ask Any Os Our Customers. The Sull les so. 218 No. 3rd St. i 1 PHONE 3-3605

i i THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1951