Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 49, Number 122, Decatur, Adams County, 23 May 1951 — Page 4

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DfCATUR DA/LY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO., INC. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller PresidentA. R. Holthouse Editor J. H. Heller Vice-President C. E. Holthouse — ....... .= Treasurer Subscription Rates: JBy Mail in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, |6; Six months, |3.25; 13 months, $1.75. ' ' Zj By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $7.00; 6 months, $3.75; 3 months, 32.00. By Carrier, 25 cents per week. Single copies, 5 cents.

Staurt Symington, named by President Truman to head the ReI •' construction Finance Corp., is living up to his reputation as a testr . ed and faithful government erai| ploye. He has discharged those involved in loan deals and already has done much to restore confidence in the government agency. Ho has the hearty support of the president in removing those connected with “influence” casqs. / —- -o o '"A Hartford utty has a unique way of entertaining the city’s junior and senior high school .students on Prom Night. Fallowing the totJ mal dance at the high school, civic organizations took over and -entertained the students at an dll- - night affair. The program included a theater party, more dancing and ended in a bacon and egg breakfast at the American Legion home. Sponsored by the Ki wan is Ciub, the festival is chaperoned by adults from the participating drganizalions and Prom Night becomes one of the highlights in Hartford City's recognition of youth. ~ - o o * ..Local police are keeping a close check on traffic and giving per- ■ sonal supervision to the heavy flow of cars through the business ifistrftt. Last Saturday night Os- , ticer Bob Hill patroled the Madi-son-Second street crossing and on i-Gunday morning Chief Jim Borders was on duty on Monroe street between Fourth and Fifth f • streets during the rush periods following church services. Other officers are pat ruling important crossings, all with the idea of preventing accidents. And some of the fellows they are looking for are the yokels who turn cornters at high speed and skid tires like race track drivers. - “ J o—J—6 ’. This newspaper]/joins .other publishers .'in extendingJcongratula- , tions to the South Bend Tribune on the completion aT its remodeled and enlarged newspaper plant. . '. The Tribune serves a field larger than any other newspaper in the i state, oytsldb of Indianapolis and

o— — Q. ; Household Scrapbook j By ROBERTA J ' - t S* lck y P>i”t k” Sometimes, after several days, the, painted furniture is still a bit sticky/to thp touch. In this case, I* try painting it over lightly with ■ a little plain turpentine. This treat, ment will frequently take away that gummy finish. A Protection /'. A-piece of waxed paper or oilcloth placed under the centerpiece of a table the linen from sticking to the polished surface in Abscess In The Kidney A f AN abscess is a pus pocket i formed through the action of perms and | restricted to a particular area. A .corpmon location !■ for the* formation of such absc«*s- | ?es iS in thA tissues around the kidney where they are known as perinephric abscesses. Nowadays, with the liberal use of the sulfonamide drugs and the antibiotics, such infections aie often prevented before they reach the stage where they cause se vere symptoms. Nevertheless, surr gical drainage is still necessary I in many cases, even though the antibiotics are used. The three most common ckuses -of perinephric abscess are kidney infection, surgery of the kidney, end certain diagnostic measures involving the use of instruments. Together, these account for about one-half of all cases. Perinephric abscess ci uses Symptoms such as fever and pa’n around the area of the kidney. Whenever these symptoms arc present, and particularly when the patient has tuberculosis of the jjMdney, the development of perinephric abscess should be suspected; X-ray examination, is o£ great help in making a diagnosis. In the X-ray‘it is often ' noted that the kidneybeen pushed sideways by the abscess,

is recognized an one of the leading dailies in the country. Its circulation exceeds->00,090. It is ably edited and managed by F. A. Miller, editor and Franklin D. Schurz, secretary and ■■ business manager. The daily Tribune was founded May SB, 1873 and its preseiS’jjlant modernised to keesup with its rapid growth and public service in a community that flourishes with ' manufacturing activity and i university environment. £ - - ( • Ij'r -- .' ' —|o— O— Politics /s Oof:— Emphasizing that the, war in Korea is not a partisan political issue, the Journal-Gazette points out that tha senate committees should seek light on thp best way to conduct that that neither party should exalt politics over the nation’s welfare. The editorial takes exception to Sen. Wiley’s questioning of Gen. Bradley. In part it states: It is generally considered by competent observers that Sen. Alexander Wiley of . Wisconsin ■ ■ ri - 9 was on a political fishing expewhen he sought to force Gen. Omar Bradley' tQ Reveal the 'details of the conversations between President Truman and his advisers. f Many of his fellow Republicans refused to go along with him. The sects in the case do no credit to the senior Senator from Wisconsin who is ■ the rankyrg Republican member of the Foreign Relations Committee sincte the death of Sen. Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan. Gan anyone imagine Sen. Vandlnburg having taken the stand which Wiley did with regard to (|en. Bradley? Os course net, f " I ' • If. Wiley? is desirous of serving his party as well his country he can best do so sby behaving with dignity and Responsibility, lie occupies a high position on one of the Senate’s important committees. The country would lik| to have confidence that he is bigfenough for the job. A . '■

hot weather. It ‘also prevents stains from an overfilled vase or lose-bowl. ; Vj ■ Darning flelp A clothespin will serve well as a darning ball whpu mending the f.’nger of a glove. .- i —J Bicycles Collide, One Boy Is Killed Columbus. Ini., May (UP) -Jeiry /Turner, I®, died yesterday of a injury suffered when his bicycle collided with aholher hike Saturday. He was the sor.i of U. J. Turner. ; \ | , . rea even though the latter does not itself show on the X-ray plateOther evidence in the X-raj of a perinephric abscess is altering of the position off: the i store ach and large bowel. » X-ray may be'taken with r the pßtient, lying down ! and slam ling up. Normally, the kidney position is lower when Ithe patient is slaving up, but, in cases of perir.epnriq abscess, ; tliis change in the position of the kidney may not occur. It isjnot a simple matter to diagnose H perinephric abscess as a inle, since it is frequently net x isible lin the X-ray plgte, and there are many; conditions that can cause fever 'and tenderness in the kidney area,! such as pyelitis, or inflammation of the pelvis of the ki|ney. When there are evihowever, that there is an infection of the kidney,, such a'* the finding of pus cells in the urine, | together I with fever and pain fei the kidney area, perinephric abscess should be suspected and careful X-ray studies carried out. |* • 'i| I. f. 1 ■.QUESTIONS. AND ANSWERS.. ‘M.ESF.t Is there j any satisfactreatment Answer: Operative treatment v. puldiseem to be the only method ct gening rid 0f spuijs. • : ' « i-..:

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20 YEARS AGO I TODAY | o ———-O May 23. —Rope Pius XI issues a strong plea for capital and labor to cooperate. Earl Butler elected president of the Adams coqnty rural carriers association. The Rev. J. J. Hennps will give the address at the Decatur Catholic school commencement June 5. E. J. Fricke is working on a plan to reopen the Decatur sugar sac-t tory and is optimistic. 1 John N. Garfield, a grandson of the martyred president, commits suicide at his home in Mentor,

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\ CHAPTER SIXTEEN McGANN was still staring after her when Wexton came Up.) He was thinking of a lighted window that had gone dark the first time that he had glanced out Os the Tompkins study to the building across the court. Wexton asked, "Anything doing?” "Sure. The joint is jumping with clues. Quote me on that.” They stood partly hidden by the screen before the serving table. The wake which Tompkins had ordered for himself was beginning to hit its stride. A coupiel had started to dance, barely moving on the thick rug. The guitar was taking fast breaks on “There’ll Be Some Changes Made," apparently another number on the Tompkins personal hit parade. Chary Jones wat talking with Farwell now. He was leaning over her attentively, and whatever he was saying it made her laugh. Gladys Mars was dazzling three ■men, expertly switching from one to another, keeping them all dazedly hopeful. McGann surveyed her gown from this safer distance. "I think we can eliminate her,” he said. "She isn’t hiding anything.” Hope Harmon had completed exposition of the shQWgirl slink and” was doing a refined grinds A grinning fat man was urging her on, clapping out the rhythm"Who’s Two-ton?” WfcGann .asked. t/'[" l-‘ ■ “That’s Billy Besser,” Wexton said. “Heavy boy friend.” McGann was looking fpr the redhead, Shirley Stanton. He saw her in a green dress over near the closed door leading into the study. Her white arms were up and she was throwing slow jabs at a hulking man who seemed about to burst the seams of a tight dinner jacket. Several men and Women were watching the performance. The men looked interested, the women bored. “Is that her fighter?" “Yeah—‘Hooker’ Hunyak. She bought him with part of the dough Ronnie settled on her. She thinks she’s going to win the heavyweight title with him.” “Is she?” "I just hope she doesn’t let one go. As the hired help I’d probably have to drag him out,” McGann straightened his bow tie. “I’ve got to circulate.” It seemed as if he were advancing into a layer of blue cirrus clouds as he moved forward. The heavy rug heightened the sensation of drifting dreamily. As he approached Gladys Mars and her trio of admirers, she flicked him with her roving glance. He bowed gallantly and when he looked up she was talking to the man on her right. “One down," Wexton said behind him. ( McGann ignored him. Chary Jones smiled warmly and Farwell raised i hand in greeting. McGann paused briefly to approve the sinuous gyrations of Miss Harmon, and the fat man caught his eye. “Terrific, isn’t she?” the fat man said. His plump face was shiny. McGann agreed that she was definitely terrific. He rnhrht

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Ohio. a J Mr. and 1 Mrs.' J. Ward Callend and daughter Martha and Hiss Madge Hite go to Detroit for ,an over Sunday visitNOTICE TO niDDEKS Notice js hereby given that th?. Board of Coinmisi'ioners of Adami County, Indiana, will until the hour of 2tOq p. mj Monday,. June 4, 1951, receive eealeid bids at\ the office of the k\>unty Auditor for, the following; - County Home 20 cubic ft. Home Freezer. All bids >to Ate submitted) bn Form 95, and must be [Sccompariied by a bond or certified check in the anxwnt of lb% of price bid. Tjie lltiurd reserves the riglU to reject arty or all bids. By order of the \ Board of CopimissionerjS Os Adams County. Tbtirlnan I. Drew Auditor Adam* County, MAY 23—28 Massachusetts’ state flower is the mayflower.

have stayed longer but a hand I plucked at his sleeve. It was Irma Nelson and heir eyes were brighter! than ever. “Hello, Hawkshaw," she said. “How’s the old slew of sleuth?”' She rubbed her palm along his cheek. “Got rid of the disguise, eb?” - McGanp assumed stern dignity. “I am now disguised as a gentleman,” he said. Solly Spanish seemed intent on convincing a guest that the whole thing was too noisy for a wake, right ? McGann patted Irma’s cheek and told her that he was having red broadloom put on his fire-escape. There would also be a chromium handrail. \ “No, Bale,” Irma said. “Your coffee’s lousy/’ She linked her arm cozily through his. “C’mon, Sherlock, I want to see what that fake redhead thinks she’s doing)” As they reached the group, “Hooker” Hunyak was demonstrating his famous punch. His eyes were surprisingly mild beneath beetling brows but the tuxedo was straining at every seam. The men Watched in frank admiration. Shirley Stanton pattedhis bulging bicep affectionately, as she might have soothed a horse. “We’re working on a surprise for the next match,” Shirley said. " ’Hooker’s’ perfecting a new version of the old one-two.” Wexton was unimpressed. “The bum can’t count that high,” he whispered; to McGann. “Pipe down,” McGann pleaded. ,j Tve got to make friends here.” He moved up with the blonde, said, “May I?” and felt the Hooker’s other bidep. His expression was awed. “Sometimes Nature just shows off.” He held out his hand and was careful to grasp Hunyak's steely fingers to forestall a nutcracker grip. Shjrley Stanton flung her flaming hair back from \ her shoulders and appraised him coolly. He wondered if her eyes were really that green or whether it was the dress. Her stare was so calm that it was almost disconcerting, ithe pupils small, black and searching. “You’re the detective Ronnie called?” Irma Nelson adjusted McGann’s bow with a proprietary air. "Mickey is a wonderful detective,” she said. “He can just look at your shoelace and tell right away if ypu forgot to tie it. He’s elementary.” "It’s elementary," McGann said. “Named after my old school." He wished Shirley Stanton would stop staring like that. She turned so that the others could not see her, half closed one eye and began to move slowly away. a ’ \ i McGann loosed Irma’s arm and pushed her toward Hooker. "You two spar for' a while,” he said. “No biting.” . The green dress was undulating ahead of him, halfway across the room. 'He started to walk faster, stopped short as a couple danced dreamily into his path. “My fault,” McGann said. They ignored him. Wheh he got around them, he saw that Shirley Stanton was no longer alone. A woman who touched a hand nervously to blue ringlets had stnnneA h*«-

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In a letter received here by Mrs. William Murray, a cousip Pfc. Oren “Pete” Reynolds, of*the marine’s first division, described tue action in Korea. The letter was dated April 30. At that time Reynolds’ outfit was pretty hard—and I haven’t been doing anything but walking lately.” However, the letter Continued, “we have stopped,” and Reynolds was in reserve, resting from the ordeal. His letter describes what lations are obtained in the field, how the men sleep (“on the ground”) and the losses being sustained in the running | battles (“One of . battalions lost 180 men the night they hit us”). He told of seeing John Doan, who has tince been transferred to the Ftates, and DeLane Bowman, who wounded. And |je wondered “how long tbpy expect us to fight against meh odds —I’d like to see them land the Nationalists. We would have it made then,.”

From a dozen paces, McGann could see the sparks fly as Shirley Stanton and Kathleen Rogers faced each other. When he drew closer, it was the latter’s voice that he heard first. ”... as I’m standing here,” Kathleen Rogers .said. “But for you, he’d be alive today.” Shirley Stanton’s spectacular bosom swelled dangerously but she gave no other indication of resentment. She said, “He never told me your company prolonged his life.* 4 “I might have expected some such answer.” The harlequin glasses flashed contemptuously. “Your nightclub Billingsgate does not Intimidate me. I want you to know that I am aware of the .methods you used to ensnare Ronnie—yoti ... you cheap, designing—” McGann expected the air momentarily to fill with red and blue hair but Kathleen Rogers, with what seemed a supreme effort, got hold of herself. She turned and flung past with an audible hiss, and he looked at Shirley Stanton. “You deflated her,” he said. . “I could hear it.” “I’ll snatch her bald," the red* head said, but her expression wag’ puzzled. "What was that she said about Billingsley? Why Sherman into this?” ’ i “They try' to blame everything on case society,” McGann said. They had moved on toward the Seyffert portrait when she suddenly touched his arm. Hie green eyes were fixed, boring into his. “There’s something I want \to tell you,” she said. “I would never go to the police but I—” “Wait a minute,” McGann said, on a sudden hupch. He had been skeptical about the exceptional cooperation of the homicide bureau’ in allowing the murder mansion to be used so soon for such a gathering. . Now mention of the word “police” and the apparent prbximity of some revelation, prompted a definite check. He moved to the side of the lighted portrait, which was hanging at a slight angle, and peered behind it. As he expected, directly in the center he could make out a small black box—a “tin ear” in police , parlance. He knew now that there must be one behind every other portrait, in all strategic parts of the room. Somewhere O’Callahan’s men were getting a large earful, sifting the conversational wheat from the chaff for leads. He shook his head wamingly at Shirley Stanton. In front of the portrait he spoke directly to the concealed listening post. "Bike I say, chum, O’Callahan is a big pig or my name ain’t Solly Spanish, right?” He steered the redhead toward the center of the room. “Let’s get away from here. They’ll be peeking out through the eyes next like Bela Lugosi.” In the center of the room, comparatively safe from the delicate pickup microphones, she again faced him. McGann was struck by her marvelous calm in the den of mourners, who ran from jittery to hilarious. "It’s only this—* she 4 said. ; I /T’O Rtf /ZIxMaXAMAItfjLX

| The People’s Voice 1 Thia column for th® us® of our | readers who wish to make *ugj gestions for the general good or discus® question® of interest. Please sign your name to show authenticity. It will not be used if you prefer that it not be. I P —4 Says She Was “Fired” Editor Decatur Democrat H I have read with interest the irticle \- presumably from your paper originally — “Twenty-thre? Adams county teachers resign”— I happen to be pne of them. 1 didn’t resign—I d-1 hired” if you like for no good I easbn. So were most pf the others. Why save “face” for the trustees? 1 don’t object having the truth told. The fact is, mbst townships ii the have a new trustee jv ho for political “penny pinching" ■<r ;no reason must change things. | ■ I. know I have not neglected my duty as a teacher. J love to teach. I like the students, I like the people and I think I’ye kept up io date in my thinking and in my classroom procedure. Therefore it would be much more fair to us and to teachers in general, besides more truthful to the general public if you had said—“ Twenty-three Adams county teachers removed pr dismissed or “fired.” Why? \ Respectfully, Grace E. Smith | ' Bluffton, Ind. Questions Are Answered Many people are asking ques tions about the 195(t amendment to the social security act regarding World War II veterans, Chris tian H. W. Luecke, manager of the Fort Wayne social security qffice, said today. ■/ : Following are the four questions people asked the mpst. j Question 1: Does the new yocial security law provide special benefits to veterans and their families? ; Answer It The new law protides that social security credits Le allowed a WoHd War II veteran for the months he was in military Service. He can be credited with $l6O for each month he was in service just as If he had worked tn a job under social security at $l6O a month, Jnstead < of serving in the army, navy or some other | ranch of the armed forces. ’ . Answer 2: Although these credits may help some World War 11 Veteran or his dependents qualify for regular social security benefits, or may increase the size of the benefits, the amendment does not automatically qualify every World War II veteran or his family for benefits. Question 2: Can a veteran s family get monthly benefit pay ments because of these social sechity credits for military service if the veteran died before September |, I 960? , '■ Answer 1: Yes. However, it dej.epds entirely upon what sur- | ivors the veteran left, his age at the time of his death, and how many military service credits may tc added to those the veteran carried while working under social Security. \ 2. Most children of veterans >nd their mothers may get monthly payments now, even though they couldn’t under the old law Which was in effect at the time the veteran died. ; 3. Such families, if they have pot already done so, should get in touch with their nearest social Security pffice to find out if they fan get \ payments now. ; Question 3: Can a lump' sum (leath payment be made ion the basis of credits for military service in World War II? : Answer 1. Only\ if.the veteran died on or after September 1, 1950, jvhen this new amendment became effective. If he died before September 1, 1950, these credits ftfr mil itary service cannot be used to figure lump sum payments. j 2. If a widow or some other person has received a lump sum payment under the old law, that .bayment stands as correct. The hew law , does not increase the hmount of that payment nor provide for a secottd iump sum paypient. I Ques ion 4: May parents qualify ’or payments based on World ;Var II wage credits? Answer: Parents may get payments at age 65 in only a few cases. . . -j 1. The veteran must have been providing them with at least half' jf their support at the time of his leath. f 12. There must not have Been a widbw or children surviving who tr.ight qualify for monthly social Fecurity benefits; based on his wage record. 3. The Morld War II veteran must have earned enough social Sirity credits through employt under social security .plus his World War II service credits to be insured. 4. The parents must fibs proof of their dependency on the wage earner at the social security office within two years of the veterans death or before July 1,195 L whichever is later.

The Geneva Clpverblossom 4-H club met May IB at the home of Carol and Jby Everhart. AU .members and thrbe visitors were present. \ The county club agent, Gloria Koeneman.cwas present an) -xplained to the members different projects and mad# announcements about special interest meetings. She also gave eppk books to the troup. Group singing was led Suzzanna Johnson. Recreation was ed by Geraldine Flueckiger. Refreshments w?ere served by Evelyn Mann, Joy and Carol Everhart. The next meeting will be held May 29. b Green. Leaf The Green Ltf&f 4-H club of Preble township*} ■ held its third regular. meetihgf ?May 14 the 2ion Lutheran school. - During the brief business ses slon, Donald Gallmeyer was elected captain and manager of the club’s softball team. Dues were paid and the meeting adjourned with the pledges tq the American and 4-H flags. Following the business meeting the members joined the Peppy Pals 4-H club oi. Preble township in playing games. Refreshments were served by jbonald and Norbert DetQner. The next .meeting will be held May. 31 at the Zion Lutheran school.?. * ' ' Sluggers i The third regular meeting of the Sluggers 4-club of Hartford township was held at the home of Thomas Wagley A May 18, The meeting wits caUed to order by the vice-president, Jim McCune The devotion pgHod was led by Carl Mcßride, the adult leader. Cjark Stahly led the pledge to the American and 4-H. flags. The minutes of the Jagt meeting were read and approved. The roll dall was answered by 17 members. Group singing was led by Bryon Fox. Max Yoder and Lewis Miller led tlie games during the recreation period. Everyone, enjoyed the re-

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freshments served by Mrs. Leonard Wagley. The next meeting will bfe held at the home of Carl Mcßride, Jgne 1. 0J I o | Modern Etiquette By\ROBERTA LEE J _ 0 Q. ’Wfhen a girl has been going with a young man for some time, and she. knows his birthday, would tbe proper for her to give him a gift if he has never given her one? I ♦ A- No. The man should always he the first to begtn giving gifts. She may properly send him a nice birthday card, h ■■ 4 Q. la a dinner guest is uncertain as to which knife, fork or spoon to what should ha do? A. The best thing to do< under these circumstances is to follow the example of the hostess. Q. Are the invitations Ito a widow’s second marriage worded the same as the first?' ‘A. Yes. ; j j 1 and SUPPLIES ■ < A i • Bath Room Fixtures • Kitchen Sinks and Cabinets • Gas Water Heaters, • Electric Water Heaters 6 Water Systems • Heating Boiler Systems • Washers 9 Sump Rumps • Gas - Oil [- Coal Furnaces • Electric &. Gas Ranges • Bottle Gas Service • Air Conditioners • Wall and Fl6or Tile . • Congowail • ■ ’ HAUGKS HEATING'- PLUMBING APPLIANCES ■ - ■ r l ■ ■ ■ 1