Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 49, Number 160, Decatur, Adams County, 9 July 1951 — Page 4

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Paying out |BO,OOO iin bail should prove to Frederick Vanderbilt Field that the can’t be trusted. o o Gen. Eisenhower may be a little discouraged over the laxity of recruiting a defense army in France, but if he is Elected president of the United States he will learn much about political delay. o o A lot of money goes to Washington tor taxes, but bank statements recently published throughout the country show that de positors are still holding a big share of the nation’s/ currency. The country seems to be in strong financial condition. ’ . — - ■ Following the end of fighting in Korea, it will be up to this country and United Nations to re build South Korea. Will the Korean natives want mud huts and stable type buildings, or settle for the modern small American homes? An improvement in their living conditions should further the cause of peace. - Or— — \ Rising prices and inflation may serve one useful purpose if they make us remember how many of the good things in life are not material. Friendship, mutual, peace and quiet contentment canrot be purchased with money. The rich man and the poor can enjoy them equally. The pleasure o£ walking down the street on a perfect day, going home after the day’s work, and ithe appreciation of beauty and sup have little com nection with prices and costs. Inflation can be a crippling thing but some of the most important things in ’life are safe from it. o—o A Although the iiuota wasn't met, more than 140 persons reported to Red Cross headquarters and contributed over 100 pints of blood to the Bloodmobile. The blood program is a voluntary proposition and due to the holiday interval a score of persons were unable to keep their appointment. The Bloodmobile will visit Decatur again on September 25 and the volunteer workers hope to have about 200 prospects enrolled s-i that the fourth quota will go over the top. The women workers on duty w'hen the mobile unit is here perform a wonderful public service and are Vo be commended for theif unselfish spirit \ ■ . ■' in behalf of the Red Cross.

Disease Caused By A Parasite Vi 1

OF late years, doctors have become increasingly aware of a disease known as amebiasis. Caused by a parasite, the endamoebh histolytica, it can be a very serious disorder and one which is most difficult to clear up, if not ♦ reated promptly and properly. In Its chronic form it is often bard to detests, since the symptoms are often those of general ill health, lowered vitality and lessened resistance to other infections. In addition, there may, be alternate iittadks of diarrhea and constipation, with blood in the bowel movements from time to time. These symptoms often famish the which indicates that examination of the stools for the parasite should be made. Care .must be used in making these tests. The patient is directed, to take magnesium sulfate on the morning of the* examination, and not to have any oily preparations, oil enemas, or oily foods for at least 4$ hours before he takes the mignesiam sulfate. The stools are examined immediately after passagq. Amebiasis has been treated with a variety of preparations, including those containing iodine and arsenic J The antibiotic preparations hare i also been employed, the most striking results having

A federal judge, commenting on the state of law and order in ths nation, remarked that there is a' great need for “a love and adj predation of the law.’f He wa| thinking in terms of the more serious crimes, and of the corrupk tion and abuses which are born obIt them. But the remark could bej applied to lesser matters. The motorist sneaking through a traffei sic light or exceeding the speed limit and the pedestrian sigzagji g’ng across the street betweenjj intersections migkt do well to ; love the law more. According to the jbrist, an observance is akin to a love of the law. A 4—o o ' . ■ ■! j?* Dare Not Relax;— • . - As President Truman and otherleaders have said, the igossibility of a settlement in Korea should ' not mean a relaxation of our de- \ T k , J 1 tense effort Under thd spur o£|the fighting our national resolu-d tion to make ourselves strong and|; keep ourselves that way was re-’.j asserted. We voted fjo spend’/ more money on defensg, and we? geared our thinking tofthe plana;’ of war and adequate deffense. The. end of fighting in Korea could biing a psychological? letdown® which could be as dangerous as fighting. t - . \ • .|> B We would much rasher mak£ refrigerators than tanks. We would rather see our tax dollars spent for better highways than for military weapons. fThis is tif| ■way free people all the world feel and we hope that;" the feelink will live. But in today’s world it seems that only strength can mean peace. Perhaps the djiy riay come when thist will not so. I There is little apparent danger that administration pleaders Will willingly curtail defense preparations unless there iss strong iffiessurefor such action from the people. We haVe beei L willing? to make the necessary; to . supply our troops i 1 Korea. -We should be willing to-make similar sacrifices to try to guard against the need to send to d|her Koreas. | ' • ■ | We owe it to thjjse whose: job it would be to resijt a future at-\ tack if it should icome. must be no repetition of the sarly stages of the Korean war, when our pitifully small /forces had to fight for time in which we Could get ready. Until we have aged to-dispel the?,possibility of war, .we must keep ourselves ready to meet it.

been obtained ifecently [With aureomycin. | » Eleven patients were repotted who have been successfully treated with this preparation. iKs-ra-inycin also has proved effective. However, it seeing that a drug know-n as chloroquine has great activity against th«> ameba^' particularly when theijr are abscesses in the liver or involvement of the liver by. the disease. In most'iases when the liver Is- affectA by amebiasis, I emetine is but, i eactions to the emetine n||y occur. The purpose o| the is to get rid of the ameba :in the tissues, to destroy the ameba in the intestine andfto heal the ulcers or sores forced in th|j intest’ne. I. p ■ i I| In treating an [ acute atMck of this disorder, such drugs emetine and arsenic .preparations and iodine compound* are of&n employed. The emetine is gwen by • injection under skin. The use < t helpfbl. | '& QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS T.D.: Is it true that garlic is good for people | suffering from i high blood Answer: I know of no evidence tnat garlic is of any benefit in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Ballots Being Cast By Potato Growers This is the week for Addms county potato growers to mail their ballots in the referendum being taken by the U.S. department of agriculture on whether to continue or to stop marketing order f'l, which regulates the marketing of potatoes produced in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, northern loWa end northern Indiana, Winfred L. Gerke, chairman of the Adams county committee of the production and marketing administration, stated. \ ' Ballots have been mailed to every potato grower who produced potatoes for market in 1950. With the ballot are simple instructions, and a self-addressed envelope which will carry the signed ballot to R. E. Keller, official of the U. S. department of agriculture, in Chicago, | who acts as agent of the secretary of agriculture in conductink the referendum. Any grower whp failed to receive a ballot may obtain one from the coutttv PMA office. Gerke points out that in a referendum on the marketing order conducted last fall, A favored by the growers three tp one, the marketing order was tied in with federal price support for potatoes. In the present referendum, however, only the marketing order is being voted tn, because price support has been discontinued by order of congress. 0 o I Modern Etiquette | | B> ROBERTA LEE ®— : ; 6 Q. When a message is written on a visitiiig card, is it better to write on the face of the card or on they reverse side? A. It is probably better tp wvite on the face of the card, as a message on the back might be overlooked, \ should the one who receives the card read the name and lot .tuna the card over. Q. Hbw should friends and relatives respond to an announcement ot a biAth? \ A. By writing notes of cohgratuation, by calling on the mother, or jy sending flowers to the mother or a gift to the baby. Q. Should the women be seirved first at the dining table where men and women are seated alternately? A. No; the guests should*be served in regular sequence, whether men or women, y O - 4—o ; Household Scrapbook j | By ROBERTA LEE ■ K— — —0 Mustard Stains z Mustard stains on washable) fab-

CHAPTER NINETEEN TONTO 'sat down, dropping his hat. on the floor beside him. Ruby busied herself about the kitchen while Ton to watched. She. moved swiftly and with a sure grace. As she worked with pots and pans, her face became a little flushed and a wisp of rebellious hair escaped to curl over her forehead. 6he was like a little girl, entirely engrossed in a game and again Tonto was struck by her beauty. She set the table for two. Sunlight filtered through the green vine, leaves over the windows and a faint breeze stirred through the backdoor screen. Tonto could see down a short hallway to the living room, cool in the semi-darkness of nearly drawn blinds. Everywhere was the feminine touch, nothing masculine. It was as though Tonto was the first of his kind to enter here. That idea was puzzling, too. She worked at a saloon and Tonto had knawn of that kind all his life. They never let a man forget for a moment that they were women. They used their sex as a man would use a coin. Ruby did not, and it was something to be considered. She talked of the town as she worked and gradually tiwung the, conversation around to Tonto and the Slash S. Once the meat was on the table. Ruby did not talk, knowing the ways of the range. Tonto was hungry, Ruby proved to be an excellent.cook, and he had to be careful that he didn’t eat too fast. At last £e pushed the plate away with a" sigh of contentment and Ruby < filled his coffee cup again. He rolled a cigaret and took a deep drag from it. Ruby sat with her elbows on the table, hands folded under her chin. Leaf shadows made dancing patterns across 1 her face, giving her a faery charm, but she was not in the least aware of it. ■ ' M “What do you plan to do with the Slash S, Tonto?” she said. Tonto grinned contentedly, “There’s not much else a man can do to make a better ranch of it, Ruby. Grant Staples was a real cowman all the way down. It’s making money and will keep on as long as I give it half a chance.” “It’s like being President,” she laughed. "There’s no future in it.” “Maybe something like that,” i *“ ' z. ' ’ ~

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rics may be removed by merely washing the stained area in warm water and mild soap suds. Stain* cn non-washable materials may be removed by robbing them gently, as soon as possible, with warm glycerine applied with a small f ponge or cloth. The Fountain Pen If the fountain pen runs dry and there is no ink at hand io fill it, fill About half way with water. Usually there id Enough dry crys tallized Ink in thq barrel to make sufficient writing fluid. Pastry Pastry should not be sti;et*’.b.ed :o cover the pie plate, as this only <auses it to shrink more when baking. If it doesn’t reach, roll it cut thinner and then place In the yie plate. . twotraflfic (Contiaurd From Page One) miles east of Danville.. Patrick M. Rhein. 23, Brunswick, was killed Saturday when his. motorcycle and a car driven by Jacob Jetelaar, 20. South Holland, collided on U.S. 41 two miles north of Cook. \ . Varner L. Barnett, 33, Plainsfield, died Saturday wjhen his plane crashetl as he flew low oyer his home. A 10-year-old Indlanamdis girl. Shirley Robbins, was killed Saturday when she picked up a revolver in her home and it discharged accidentally.

Tonto agreed equably. “It’s Just the right size for me so I’m not thinking of malting it bigger. But I’ve been playing around with an idea the last week.” She looked at him, nothing more, and Tonto knew that she was interested. It was far more than mere politeness and Tonto felt himself warming anew to the girL He hitched up to the table. "Slash S beef has a reputation, all over this part of the country. I figure maybe the line could be improved a little and I aim to bring in some fine breed stock. I figure that in two years I’ll be able to sell Slash S breeders for a fancy' sum.” \ x He went on, warming to the thought, ideas coming as he talked. She listened, nodding now and then, asking sharp questions that proved she understood. At last Tonto sat back and grinned at| her. “Fine talk to a lady! You’d Want to hear about other things.” She made a face. “I’ve that talk, too. I’d hoped you Wouldn’t start it” ; . “I haven’t,” he Said blankly. She smiled and with an impulsive gesture touched his hand. “Don’t. What else do you plan for the Slash S?” “Hadn’t got around to that.” He frowned down at the tablecloth and traced a design on it with his fingernail. “I might not get to keep it” \ \ "Rick Staples?” she said after a pause. He nodded. She looked out the window again, at the trembling < leaves. “What can you do?” i “I have to find his killer. If I < tion’t there'll be no' Slash S for me. i Maybe you know something that 1 will give me a lead.” 1 "I! What would I Iqjow?” "It’s always the same answer,” i Tonto said disgustedly. ’’No one knows anything—and cowtowns are ’ supposed to be filled with talk!” “Talk, yes,” she said slowly. She ! turned her head and looked at him. 1 *TII tell you what T can.; It’S not ' much. I saw R|ck at the Golden J that He drank a good deal 1 and won some money from Bart. Then he left. That’s all I can tell < you.” i . • ' Tonto dug deeper into the cloth 1 with his fingernail. “There’s talk j about you and Rick—well, Bart 1 was jealous.” ' “That sounds like Avrillo,” she 1 sighed. “I thought Rick was a very . . ... _ .. . -

i 20 YEARS AGO TODAY o ■ -O July’ 9.—Five unmasked mer hold up the Citizens State bah’k a: Hartford City and secure $15,00'0 \ The practice of law- in will hereafter be restricted to persons who pass the bar examination before a supreme court board. Josef Stalin of Russia knnpunces his “five year plan’’ has proven great success. Dr. Fred Patterson of Decatur has been appointed a member o’ the education and oral hygiene commission for the Indiana sfite dental asociation. ’ The Rev. and Mrs. 11. H. Fbrnthiel and' children and Clark William Smith are visiting in Cincinnati. j Mrs. Grace Alwein and children of Shalby, Ohio are moving »o this citpand will occupy their recently purchased residence oh Madison street. When first occupied, the White House was known As the President’s Palace. Originally called Quintillis, July was later named tn honor of Julius Caesgt. ■ In the 1 eai-ly Roman calendar, July was ihe fifth mouth and contained 36 days.- 1 \

sweet boy, Tonto. Rick always prided himself as a ladies man.and we had a little trouble at first. That—ironed out. There you have it. Bart? Bart’s always been in love with me, ever since I first came to Avrillo.” t "You?” he said and she looked i:p swiftly at something in his tone. She studied him, carefully, searchling deep into his eyes. A shadow Crossed her face and then there was the slight ghost of a sniile on her lips. "I—don’t know. Maybe.' We’ve sort of—drifted along.” She arose with a sudden burst of energy. “It’s getting on. I’ll have to return to the Golden.” He started to help her but she waved him aside. He thoughtfully watched her clear the table, straighten the room and wash the dishes. At last she had finished and she turned and smiled at him. "Shall we go?” He came to his feet and followed her to the front door. As she was about to open it, he caught her hand, swung her half, around to face him. She looked startled, then, her eyes deepened and softened. “Ruby,” he said, “will you help 1 me? You’re in Avrillo all the time and at the Golden. If you hear anything about Rick, let me know.” "Some j say Bart did it,” she stated flatly. Tonto shrugged. % “Use your judgment about him. But you’ll tell me anything else ?” “I’ll tell you,” she said. Tonto released her hand and she partially opened the door. Abruptly she swung around and kissed him full on the lips. Her mouth was cool and soft Tonto’s arms went around, her and she pressed close against him for an instant. She broke’ away and threw the door wide with a laugh that held a throaty catch. "You’re a bothersom® man, Tonto,” she said. ' He caught his breath and followed after her, hardly aware that they walked through the little white gate or that he had closed it after him. They walked away toward the main street of the town. After ( they were gone, Bart Overby stepped from behind a tree. He stared after them, brows drawn tight. [Then he went through the Jfate and up to the door. He used 'his own key and entered. He sank down in a chair and looked around with a scowl. / . < (To Be Continued)

JK* iMsmnca, Pvt. Koenemann in Korea Pyt. Edgar Koenemann, son ot Mr. and Mrs. Theo Koenemann, of route one, recently joined the 17th infantry (Buffalo) regiment on the central Korean front. He received his basic . training at Camp Breckinridge, Ky., and sailed tor Korea after a leave at home. ips regiment, commanded by Col[. William W. (Buffalo Bill) Quinn, is playing an important role in the Korean campaign. They participated in the initial liberation of Seoul? and later was the only American regiment <o rea<|h the Manchurian border. IBs brother, Delbert, is in service with the army in United States. ’ ■' > 'L- At Atterbury Cpl. Lewis W. Smitley, called back to duty with the army reserves last September, is now stationed at Camp Atterbury and expects to be discharged this'.fall, under the new release program at the camp. Nearly 1,000 reservists as Camp Atterbury, many from Indiana, are affected by the new program. ’ / Faurote Promoted Pfc. Carl W. Faurote was recently advanced to the rating and has been transferred from Geneva, N. Y. t to Barksdale air force base, La. Faurote enlisted in the air force last April. His new address is: A. F. 16375485, 301st. Air Base Group, Barksdale A.F.8., Shreveport, La. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Heapy Faurote of Winchester street.

• \ Cloverleaf The Cloverleaf 4-H club of Wabash township held their fifth regular meeting at Lehman park ‘.u Berne July 5; \ ' A picnic supper was enjoyed by ail members present. After supper thp members enjoyed .playing in Ute, Park. The next\ meeting will be held at the home Os Ruth Neuenschwan Thursday, July 19,. Workers The Workers 4-H club of Union township hbld their seventh reguk.r meeting at the home of Amos Thieme recently. It ijvas a joint meeting with the Union Pals 4-H club. • I . ' The meeting was called to order by the prekident, Ed Marbach. The minutes of-the last meeting were read and approved. The roll call was answered by naming “My favorite dolor?’ Pledges to the AmericaiT ;aud 4-H flags were le i 1 y Gerald Grote and Walter Lehrman. \! Refreshments were served after the 'business meeting adjourned, y Marvin Grote and Richard Mari bach. - The next meeting will be held July 10 at the Emmanuel Lutheran school in Union township. Variety Farmers The Variety Farmers club

CHAPTER TWENTY TONTO could still feel the tingle of her kiss when they reached the main street Ruby walked beside him, her eyes somber and thoughtful. They came to the Golden and Ruby turned with a smile. "Thanks for carrying my bundles.” ' "I was overpaid,” Tonto answered. • ~ J "I’ll leave you here.* Her palm was small and warm in his, electric. With a last smile she turned and entered the passageway between the Golden and the next building. Tonto felt suddenly at a loose end. He wandered on\to the General Store. The buckboard was loaded and there was nothing further to hold him. But Tonto was restless. He wanted to remain in Avrillo and yet there was nothing he could do in the town. He went into the store, found it almost empty. Sid Harper sat at a big desk in the rear and three men, hunched on boxes, grouped in a space around it. Harper introduced Tonto. "Gents, this is Tonto Riley, took over the Slash S. Tonto, that beanpole over there is Mart Yardley, runs the feed store. He’ll skin you before you’re through. This fat tumbleweed is Oscar Jackson, owns the Quarter Circle J. Bill Bascom there is the druggist, has a heap to do with the local lodge.” Tonto shook hands around and joined in the group. Their talk was lazy, dealing with the local problems of Avrillo. Tonto caught them eying him now and then but he didn’t mind. He’d have to pass the test of many a group like this before he would be fully accepted. Normally, he would have been glad of this chance to meet his neighbors. But Ruby’s kiss had stirred up a turmoil within him. The men’s talk was flat, meaningless, and he felt impatience with them, strange in a man who instinctiveiy iiked people. He kept seeing Ruby’s deep, inscrutable eyes, feeling again the curving warmth of her as she had pressed against him. He could not think of weather and beef prices when he wondered why Ruby Sevier had kissed him. He gulled away from the group

of Washington township met M the home of Roger Hawkins for their fourth regiilar meeting June 26. The pledges were led by Ronnie Corson and Tom Rumschlag. Roll call was answered by naming “My favorite movie star.” Maurice Miller gave a talk bn raising soybeans and Louis Rumschlag talked on the electric project It' was decided that all record books must be brought to the next meeting, which will be held at Maurice Miller’s home July 10, Refreshments wwre served to 25 members and two guests by Roger Hawkins, Vernon Ratcliff, James and Marvin Taylor, anu) Howard Michaels. • a i Will Prebated The last will and testament of Rudolph. Fuelling was probated subject to the approval ot the circuit court, the will ; naming the widow,-4da Fuelling,’executrix, and bequeathing to her the residue 0t the personal, real and mixed estate, rhp will points ou,t that should thte executrix sell any of the real estate, the son, Delmore Fuelling, should be given first opportunity' to purchase any or all of it. Marriage Licenses Walter Miller, Delphos, 0., apd Lucile Shark, Spencerville, O. Francis Conrad and Gertrude Schneider, both of Alliance, O. Max Evans and Janet Koenig, both ot Spencerville, O. Doyle Myers, Decatur, and Mircelle Kiess, of route 1. > Victor Hamrick, route 1, Rockford, €>., and Irene Heimann, Decatur. . ' Earl Barnes, route 3, Fort Wayne, and Ruth Fallen route 1, Geneva. Wilbur Burkhart, route 6, and Lenora Harding, of Decatur. Russell Lamb and Viola Litt, both ot Fredericktown, O. v i ALLIEDTROOPS (CoattaaeS Fraai Owe) the vehicles which have been moving south from Manchuria as a communist force of 350,000 men was reported building up strength just behind the front line. Ground fighting went on all acorss the Korean front except jn the west where activity halted because of the cease-fire talks.

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at last and went out onto the street again. As though a lode-; stone pulled him, he started: toward the Golden. Apparently from out of nowhere, Old Baldy was beside him. "Ye’d be nice to Ol’ Baldy, huh ? It’s sure a hot day and a man ought to have a drink times like these. Rick Staples promised me a drink yesterday, but he ain’t showed up yet Maybe ye could take case Os Ol’ Baldy, huh?” “Just one,” Tonto said, pleased to have the shadow of an excuse to enter the Golden. Then he asked himself, stiffly, why he needed an excuse. '« . ’’ Old Baldy skittered ahead of. him, tip the steps and through the batwings. Pete came up and Tonto lifted two fingers. He cast a swift glance around 'the room, looking for Ruby. She wasn’t in sight but Owen Bradley stood at the far end ot the bar. The little attorney looked flustered, bobbed his head at Tonto, He walked uncertainly the length of the bar. TTohto moved around old Baldy and stepped forward to meet Bradley. The'attorney offered his halnd, seemed to try to read something in Tonto’s face. H "You've caught me on one I of those rare occasions when I’m ina saloon, Tonfo. Drinking’s not good for a man, and I cite Old Baldy as a horrible example. But ’there are times when even a lawyer needs a little nip, I daresay, a parson, too, if he didn’t have a firmer staff to lean on.” "Sure,”;' Tonto nodded. He glanced around the room again and shook his head when Pete jerked a thumb toward Old Baldy. Owen led the way to a table and sat down, the tips of his toes just touching the floor. "I trust the Slash S is doing all right?” "As usual,” Tonto said with -a grunt, then smiled to show he meant nothing personal by it Bradley toyed with his glass, empty: now. He looked pleased and less nervous. He settled back in his chair. "I hear you’re doing a fine job out there, Tonto. I’m certainly glad to hear It* Bradley made . ~ '

MONDAY, JULY 9, 1951

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rings on the table with the bottom 1 of His glass. •*How about the other part of the job?” he said. “Rick Staples? Pm not getting anywhere. Learned what everyone else; knows—no more.”! ’’Too bad, but you’ve got two years. Maybe something will turn u£” Bart Overby came through the batwings, checked abruptly wiien he saw Bradley and Tonto. H<moved over to the bar, nodded to;Pete. He half turned, thought better of it, and presented his full back to the table. He could not see the two men through the mirror bptt he would know instantly when one of them arose, T 1 ‘ . Tont<| had seen Bart and he no longer Wanted to talk to the attorney about Rick Staples. Bradley did not seem to notice and Topto spoke with a slight edge to his voice. !*TII do what I can. There’s no use talking about it now.” looked startled then caught sight of Overby’s back for the first time. His eyes widened and he .quickly changed the subject, discussing the weather and the possibility of rain. He quickly ran down and at last he pushed back from the table and arose. He looked down at his glass. |f “Thanks for the drink, Riley. I’ll be out to the ranch soon.” \ He paused on his way to the door, dropped his hand on Overby’s shoulder, smiled, nodded and Walked on. Bart looked briefly around and then centered his gaze on the mirror again. Tonto glanced tip at the yellow-faced clock over the rear door. - i It was time he left if he hoped io reach the Slash S at a decent hour. He wondered where Ruby could be keeping herself. He asked what he Could say to her, or do. and it was the first time he hac given this' any coherent thought Overby’s presence had brought hir up short. He sighed and -arose. Overt caught the movement in the gla and he pivoted around, leantr back on the bar, his elbows sv porting bis weight. He neitl smiled nor frowned and he sp< with a quiet, almost detached, i >'! (Toße Continued} ... I -- r --' ... ■■ ,