Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 49, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 26 November 1951 — Page 4

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The holiday season is the time oLyear when one person helps another. When you buy Christ-* mas Seals you have the opportunity of helping many persons. —OQ — . I ‘ ' * Nature is always in balance. The things which can’t be done oh ' a rainy day are about equally divided between those a person ♦ would like to do and those he isglad to ayoijl doing. —4—o o One of the blunders of tyrants has always been the imprisonment of those who oppose them/ Put-,, ting an idea into prison Is like putting a seed into the soil of a bribed —it will grow. Singing of the age-old and treasured carols brings happiness to every person who likes to sip of the inner warmth which the. Christmas jeason brings to man. In keeping with this desire, the choirs 1 of the churches in this ' city will contribute to Christmas joy with the singing of carols from in front of the court house each evening of the week prior to Christmas Eve. If you want to be imbued with the spirit of good- ■ will-in this enjoyable period of the year, you are invited to hear the carolers. —-ch o— — . The December session of the , Keppert* School of Auctioneering opened todaf with enrollment of students, in what promises, to be ® another interesting and successful, t semester for this famous training sehoql. Managed by Miss Eleanor Repptrt, daughter of the late Fred ; Reppert,\fpunder ( and one of the leading auctioneers ip the country . in his life-time, the school has a wide Appeal to men who wish to engage in the auction business.,, The staff will again be beaded by* Q. R. Chaffee of Towapda, Penn., who will serjre as dean. We bid ■ welcome io the students and embroyonic auctioneers. Another Mi/estone:— Services commemorative of the founding of the Zion Lutheran church in this city a half-centuFy I ago will be at the church, on ’ the first two Sundays in Decernher. /' . / Following the turn of/the pre- ; sent century, a group of Luth- i era ns formed the local congrega-« - L 1 -''l tion and built their first church 3

Common Cold Is Still W. ith Us

THERE is still no cure tor the common cold. The new antihis-. taminic drugs have relieved symptoms in some cases, but many of the over-enthusiastic claims favor of these drugs as a “cure*, all” have been disproved. g By’ now. niqgt people know thfr common cold is due to a virus infection. Persons’ most easily infected are = usually those with lowered bodv resistance. Factors; which may decrease ' (resistance include general debility, enlarg- d, tonsils and adenoids, areas of’ chronic infection in the body, ang. allergies. Another factor is injurf to the membianes of the nosh from inhaling irritating and ln| flammatory fumes. And then therip is always the matter of- susceptU bility to colds. , * A cold usually starts abruptly;: The first sign yiay be a feeling of tiredness, or perhaps" sneezing, a nasal discharge. ,or a\ scratchy; irritation in the throat. The per-? eon may not, have a fever at any, time if the cold remains uncomo plicated. However, many have 3 chilling Sensation or a definite chill, followed by fever. L Headache is very common, and. there may be vague pains in the back and arms. The nose and throat often feel stopped-up, the eyes burn and smart. These* conditions may impair the sense of taste and smell, leading to A "loss of appetite. -1 Repeated hose-blowing and the profuse nasal flow often cause a redness and soreness of the upg per lip and nose. As the disease i - '■

_ .... . . .. at she northeast corner of Eleventh and Monroe streets. * This edifice was extensively remode led, and enlarged in the late ' thirties. The construction of Zion Parish'hall during the past sumViner gives the congregation one ' of the largest church installations ’ in the city. It is worthy to note that among - the charter members of the local ..congregation is Oscar Lankehau,retired merchant, who today is ijthe only living founder. f Highlighting the Golden Jubilee observance will be the return of the first resident pastor and two former pastors of the parish, who will address the congregation. ; They are, the Rev. Herman D. /Wehmeyer, now of Bridgeport, j Conn., the Rev. Paul W. Schultz ■i of Valparaiso University and the Rev. Arthur W. Hinz of Cleveland. ; The Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt, is the pastor and spiritual leader es the congregation which now •numbers 640 souls and bolds a prominent place in our community. /,o o 1 Blocking Tqft;— Z. The announcement of Gov. Earl Warren of California as a presidential candidate increases the interest in maneuvers preceding /the Republican convention. War- ' ten's entry, backed by the large : California delegation, decreases' , £ the number of votes available to -i' ' > Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio, who /faces the loss of the two largest -delegations, those of New York \and Pennsylvania. New York is /under the control of Gov. Dewey, /and Pennsylvania is supposed to s,be controlled by Sen. James H. /puff. Both. Dewey and Duff are -for Eisenhower. The favorite sons also must be / taken into account. Goy. Driscoll .of New Jersey is supposed to be 'f.- ready to run. Nebraska hears talk ' ' ' r of Sen. Kpnneth Wherry. With a , few more, the Republican conven- ; tion could face such a situation as s* « troubled the Democrats in 1924. ii • ■ • ’ / That convention, the longest \ known, took 103 ballots chiefly because the favorite sons polled almost a third of the convention / and would not yield to the leaders. In the background»of all the f maneuvering, even though unannbunced, is the personality of Eisenhower. The 1952 Republican » choice apparently will not be cut ) and dried in advance. 1 i

progresses, the-lH watery discharge becomes thicker and more musous is formed. [Very common is a hacking cough, which is usually worse at night and may even interfere with sleep.' A sure way‘tp prevent colds would be just as desirable as a sure way to cure them. Many pr?-< ventive measures have been recommended,. including vaccines, but so far none as a rule seem to have been successful. Some people believe large dosps of vitamin C during the cold season may .be helpful. Others thinll large doses of mixed vitamins are of value, < and they may be, but, as yet, ’ definite proof is lacking as to - their value in this condition. The sufferer from a cold should go to bed and get ample rest as soon as he feels the first signs. Adequate rest is often' the sihgle :, factor contributing to rapid re- ; covefy. If severe, it may also be a ! good idea to relieve symptoms if | possible with njose drops, steam | inhalations, and discoinfort-re- ; lieving drugs. The diet should he light, with adequate supplies of ' the vitamins and minerals found ; in fruits, vegetables, butter, and eggs. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q.J.N.: I am 18 years of age I and have a few varicose veins on : my legs. They are not too bad. Should they be treated? Answer: Usually, a few- 'injec- ; tions into the varicose veins by your physician can prove effective in the treatment of varicose • veins. --

Set Colors To set the color in blue garments, soak in a solution of one cupful vinegar to each gallon of water several hours. To set brown, pink or gray, soak in a solution of one cupful salt and one tablespoon klum to each gallon of water. For green, use four ounces alum to a tub of water. For mixed colors, use a solution of H-cup vinegar, 3 cup salt, 1 tablespoon alum, and 1 tablespoon sugar of lead (POISON)* in one gallon water/ Hang without wringing in shade. Stained Fingers Vegetable stains on the tingeis may be removed by holding the fingers for a few minutes in very strong*, tea. Then wash with soap and water. Quicker Method The setting of a jelly can be hastened by placing the mold in a basin containing cold water in , which salt has been dissolved. 0 0 I Modern Etiquette | BY ROBERTA LEE o 6 Q. Are bridesmaids, supposed to pay for their own costumes? h A. With the exception of the Howers they carry, every articlo worn by bridesmaids, flower girls or pages, although chosen by the bride, must be paid for by the wearers. And the bride who has a conscience will take into consideration the size of her attendants’ purses before selecting their costumes. Q. When some breamed food is served on toast, is it permissible to cut the toast with the knife? .. A. If a knife is provided, you .may certainly use it. If hot, you’ll just have to do the best you can with your fork. Q. Should a man take a girl’s arm when he walks across the dance floor? ' . A. Not unless it is necessary for hini tq assist hei 1 through some crowded potions of the floor.

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE t MOLLIE was glad when the phone rang with a summons for Dr. Shepherd. She told Clara that she’d walk down the street with him. She said as gracious things as she could find about Clara’s hospitality. “She’s not such & bad old bat,” said Peter, as they hurried along the pavement. "Is that • compliment?” asked Mollie. "I meant just What I said. She’s a bat—but not a bad one.” "Unless aha was deliberately ’ He looked at her. “Deliberately what?” Mollie laughed. “Forget IL I just had a suspicious idea —but it wasn’t a good one. I’ll take my- 1 self Up, Peter. You should be on your way.” 1 “Xeah. ’Night, Mollie. It’s been swell. I’ll be seeing you.” "I hope so. And remember to drop fa for eggnog on New Year’s. I mean —plan on that?” "Sure will,” he called over his shoulder. He was already almost to the corner. At the hospital Mollie discovered Janie. She was pretty; her sparkle said that she’d be fun —she worked for her living, but here was no career woman. TeS, Mollie envied Janie, and knew that she wished > (she were like her. Or more like her than she was. Janie would admire Dr. Brooks, and be fa awe of her; she’d call her clothes “marvelous,” her sophistication would mark the older woman as “wonderful,” but Janie would go right on, 1 content to be Janie. And rightly. 1 Puzzled at the strength of her -< emotions, reminding herself that it was Clara’s wagging tongue which had placed Significance upon this ’ girl, Mollie was upset enough by the fact of Janie’s existence that she carefully restrained herself 1 from speaking to Peter of her. And ’ hC did not speak of her himself. 5 Mollie tried to convince herself , that Janie was just one of a crowd f With which Peter ran. And almost j succeeded. / That week was busy. Hospital duties went on, Christmas week or no. There was, besides, a great 3 deal of social activity. Even with • Nicholas stand-offish, Mollie had j several engagements and used an - equal amount of energy evading , other invitations. She had her own f New Year’s day eggnog party to t plan for. Nicholas had always helped her with that party, and expecting him to do it this year ' would open away by which their f former companionship could be re--1 sumed. Mollie did salsa him. . . . I But then he’d had to give his Christmas dinner party and imply— So she must show fam that she could get along quite well without ‘ him, though doing it alone took more time than the parties had done fa previous years. Clara "p opp e d fa” on New Year’s morning with a doilie tor . Dr. Brooks* coffee table. “I baked i you an angel food cake, too. I knew yoif were giving a party,” ' • d 7' \ v J

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> ;— 0 20 Years Ago s TODAY , g 4' ’ Nov. 26, 1931 was Thanksgiving 1 Day. , \ i - | ’ South Bend Man Kills Wife, Shoots Self I South Bend, Ind., Nov. 26. — , (UP)—Police said today factory worker Edward James Comer, 87. ( shot and killed his wife, Juanita, I 30, last -night and then critically- ( wounded himself. Comer was under police guard ( at a hospital and authorities said ( they wil charge him with murder. Police found Mrs. Comer sprawl- . edl in the bedroom of their home. , dead of a pistol wxjund in the head. Comer was nearbV also Switch a gun wound in the head.

“Yes,” said Mollie uncertainly. "I do eaCh year for the Staff. It’s just open house. . . But Clara was concealing no miff at her failure to be invited. “When I heard Hazel was sick, I came right over. I knew you’d need help.” “Yes, I do," said Mollie fervently. “She has a strep throat —she wouldn’t fail me for less. I can’t get anyone from the employment agency on Sunday, and the hotel hasn’t anyone to 'spare. Perhaps I should call the thing off.” “What’s there tq do? Set the table? You serve;a buffet, don’t you? And I guess the cups and plates have to be kept washed. But I could do thaL $0 if the food’s ,all ready . . It was ready, brought fa from the caterer’s. Canapes, a turkey —“fruitcake and stuff, you know," added Mollie. “And my angel fdod!” said Clar£’ Mollie made no protest.* "I guess," Clara rattled on, "Dr. Cowan’s houseman would help you. . . .” Her eyes turned alertly to Mollie, who was getting plates from a high shelf. “But, shucks, there’s no need to ask. I’m here and glad to help. There’s not rbom for many. One’s about all this kitchen will support. Are many coming?” “Oh—fifty, maybe—through the afternoon. They won’t stay. But I can’t ask you tq take Hazel’s place—” “Why can’t you? I certainly know how to wash (dishes. I guess 1 can do anything Hatel can. And if Peter comes . . J” “He won’t He’s on duty." “Well, we’ll manage. I thought he could sort of wait on folks, but we’U manage. I don’t guess Dr. Ragsdale would be much help—if he comes.” ; “I did ask the fa,” Mollie admitted, surprised that Clara knew that she had. She almost explained that Ragsdale was slated fdr a Staff position, and she wanted to kj|ow him better, iso— She kept “I heard them quarreling about it," Clara was saying. •Whether they should come, or Shouldn’t?” asked Mollie, pouring salted nuts fato a bowL “Oh, I oughtn’t to have listened. But maybe they will come. Anyway, we’ll manage.” Mollie was desperate, and Clara was wonderful helfA Used, as she explained brightly, to serving crowds at church suppers, she was in no way embarrassed to handle Mollie’s fragile crystal and tier gleaming sliver. Molllie would have to make the eggnog, she said. "My experience doesn’t run to drinking parties." > Clara announced that she’d run home and "dress.” Mollie said nothing, just in time. Thf print bousedress which Clara was wearing would be suitable sot her duties fa the kitchen, and after an— ! J Clara reappearance fa her "best dress” of sheer black c*r ep e, adorned with a sunburst of lace on

Boy Seized In Holdup Portland, Ore.,' Nov. 26.—(UP) — A hoy, who 'tried to , up a feed store with a loaded! .3S caliber revolver, was held today for trial in juvenille court. The boy entered the store wearing a handkerchief over the lower part of his face. As John E. Mqyers, .an employe of the store, hapded over the money, he wrestedi the revolver from the boy’s hajnd. .A As police headquarters, the said, he and an 11-year-pld companion had planned the stickup together,. but the older boy failed tOjShow up. ‘ guys on the radio - do. it easy-like,” the boy said. “We w*as going to see it it was real, easy.”

;! . I • one, shoulder, her hair relieved of its Primping pins, should have wirned Mollie of what was coming. As come it did. Clara by no means stayed in the kitchen. Like a friendly, clumsy pup, impossible to’squelch, she moved happily among the guests, urging this one to j try the smoked turkey— “I think it's a Little dry, but it’s tasty,” and that one to "Hold your nose and try some of the cheese." Her performance rubbed all tracks of sophistication from Mollie's slick party; Nicholas, who had appeared among the first guests, catted the affair a quilting bee, though he stayed as long as any and talked more ' than most. He even talked aboiit his work, getting into a spirited discussion over ways to bone growth by stalling, waving tUs hands, lifting his voice, calling a cancer research map a blithering idiot in a tone which made Dr. Mclntosh squeeze Mollie’s slender praist in congratulation. "Atta girl, Mollie!" he laughed Exultantly. The Ragsdales did come—late. The handsotne doctor looked pale and strange in a dark suit; Mollie ' had never seen him out of whites. Liz was literally gorgeous in Mack silk, the skirt slimly draped, the bpdice falling away from her white throat and bosom; her long, light, half was drawn into a twist at the back of her neck, her high cheekbones dramatized by heavy gold ear' rings. , : Every man in the room moved toward her as if pulled by a magnet, and Mollie was sure that, in its ■ last minutes, her party was niihed. But it was not. Liz evidently was skilled in extricating hostesses and herself from such positions. Mollie- wasn't sure just how It was done, but suddenly Liz was humorously describing the way a model was taught to stand and sit and walk— She talked to those doctors in an unanatomical way about the cup of one’s Shoulders, the cup of One's hips . . . "tt'a easy to do! Here, Adrian.. she called across the room. "You can show them what I mean.” Her tall husband regarded her with burning eyes across the glass in fits hand "No," he said flatly, coldly. .For a second the Toom was held in a vacuum of no sound, no ' breath. Then Liz shrugged “Well, Dr. Stoetzal . . .** tend the party was saved again. Because Stoetzal’s massive frame ar|d his efforts to walk with a book balanced on his bald head had the guests limp with laughter. Mollie thought that she must be eternally grateful to Liz Ragsdale and — strange coincidence —to Clara Whyne. "The best party this week,” Mrs. StbetZal assured her, as the last gtiests finally made a move toward departure. "You're a genius, Mol‘there will be no headaches tomorrow. After a week of Christmas cheer, a little “eggnogg and a loti of coffee was just the right thing." i. (To Be Continued} it' . ' d ' :

. , . . nr. « X K I.' E O, L ’ I * I . Bleeke In Texas Cpl. Norbert Bleeke, son *of Walter Bleeke of route five, returned to Fort Bliss, Tpgas, following a recent furlough with relatives and friends here. He entered service December if and attended cooks school after his basic training. His present address is: Cpl. Norbert L. Bleeke, U.S. 55061297, Btry. B. 6th AAARTC Tng. Bn., Fort Bliss, Tejtas. J . -r— 4 ' /' Hoosier Killed In Texas Auto Crash Seminole, Tex., Nov. 26. — (UP) —Otto Enos, 50, of Greensburg. Ind., was killed instantly in a head-on collision between two automobiles on U.S. highway 180 near here last night and a charge of murder with a motor vehicle was filed today against a 26-year-old New Mexico man. ' - 'line dead man’s xyife,. Mrs. Shomette Isabel Epos, was seriously injured in tlie crash on a straight stretch qf higway about seven miles east of Seminole. ' ■■r i ■ J Gaines county attorney W. P. .Cufry filed charges before justice .of the peace R. P. Kelly against William Millard Harvey of Carrizozo, N.M., drived of the other automobile. Isolated State While Tennessee is bounded by eight other states. Maine is the only state whbse borders touch those of but one state. '• ; VcHArran ’xMirtrx TO EACH compliment about ber party, Mollie had mentioned her indebtedness to Clara. She did to Nicholas, the next morning, when he met her on the walk between / Shriner's and Children’s. “Liz Ragsdale helped, too,” he pointed out. “That was a very interesting show. Pm glad I saw that family in operation. I didn’t know you’d asked them.” j *T’m sorry I didn’t tell you.” He glanced her in protest "I am touchy!" she admitted quickly. ' “Sometimes I wonder what’s wrong With me.” ’Want a diagnosis?” His eyes were bright . "I do not!” she laughed. *1 asked the Ragsdales because —I wasn’t sure they’d come—” “One of ’em was dragged,” he agreed. ' > ' ' “My party wasn’t that important!” “Oh, I‘don’t suppose those two agree on anything. I’ve sensed their conflict just seeing them casually. That’s why I particularly enjoyed yesterday’s performance—because it was an act on Liz’s part Very well done, too.” “All I cared' about was the way she .rescued me—she, and Clara. “Yep, Clara, too. It was, all in all, quite a party, but please, lie, don’t let me Walk in again, unprepared, on doilies and aAgel food. Ppi too old for shocks like that* “Aire you coming fa here?’* she asked, indicating the door to Children’s. *' T’B walk through—l’m going over to Boone. And I meant to look you up to ask if you’d assist me on the lecture I’m giving this afternoon.” ’ “Are you demonstrating?” “Then of course I’ll assist. What time is it?” L ; “Supd’ll tell you. Thanks, Mollie” ■ *' • She looked at him fa surprise., “Why, Nicholas, you knew —” "I don’t know anything," he said crossly. “Things we all mixed up for me, too, Mollie. It hit me pretty hard yesterday to come fato your place and find Clara fa cbfergb.” ’ "Didn’t you know that Hazel.. “Suri I knew. Sylvester and I spent hours yesterday on-the-faark-get-set-ready-tq-go tq come help you. Bfa ybu didn’t ask. It was —well—deflating- To both of us. W e had* hoped We were somewhat indispensable." He eyed her questionlngly.. She bit her lip and said nothing. Nicholas opened the heavy inner door for two nufsqs whb came through the vestibule; he and Mollie acknowledged their greetings. “Women are many things, Mollie,” he said vVhen they were alone agaih, “but I’ve never considered them especially gifted as friends. I think the qualities which make them women guarantee the impossibility of the other status. And rightly so» Iftjsc toendship—to be r/ \ .7 ■. I . \ r. , ■' t - L I. ; H .-I. i ■ ■■,

Estats Closed Final report for the William Beihold estate was approved by the court, and the executrix and heir of the estate, Emily R. Beitold, was released from further , duties. The repert showed that |13.901.<56‘ was properly * distributed, with 811,744.26 to- executrix: to Return Money The Adams circuit court Inst lucted Laura Fleming, executrix ot the will of James Fleming, to return a total of 8349.42 to the First State Bank, which’ was withdrawn. It was learned that the money was erroneously jjredited to the James Fleming account instead of rightfully to the John Fleming account. Divorce Granted x Robert Taylor was granted an absolute divorce from Mary Louise Taylor in the Adams circuit court, the 4atfer declaring fie must pay |6O support money monthly for the nifadr child, ‘ Award Claim In the complaint for damages on a breach df contract action, Harmon and Josephine pagley, plaintiffs, were awarded a judgment of 3651.35 from defendants Marty apd Betty Robaiye. Campaign Expenses / Clerk Ed Jdberg reminded all Berne and Decatuir candidates of the receqt city election that December 6 is tjhe deadline to file campaign expenditures in his office. To date file, all of them from Decatur, are on record with their expenses. iJohn M. Doan, R., mayor, Decatur, 045.2?, ' ' Hubert Gilpin, R., councilman third district, <11.95. Joseph Brennan, D., councilman fourth district, 12.10/ Hugh Engle, R., 1 councilman, fourth district, 817.35. Edwin Bauer, D., councilman,) third district. <9.10. Marriage Licenses Karl McClure, Millersburg, 0., end Joan Moreland, Wooster, O. \ Donald Speelman, Millersburg, 0., Patricia Ann Benson, Fredericksburg, O. Ray Riley, Dixon, 0., and Mary Lou Stoner, Celina, O. * Hugh Rankin. Troy, X)., and Jane Rohrer. Tipp CHy, Q. Martin Borwne and Mary Louise Preston, both of Findlay, O. Paul AJles, route *2, Colombia City, and Marclie Geels, route 2. * 7 r~ ■ / Jant a little more than 100 miles long, the river Tay is Scotland’s longest. a mena, were m-usi oe aepenah- ■ bility. And,” his voice snapped, “if you’re ready to claim that ypy can 1 depend on Clara — My soul, Moli Ue!” 1 “That may apply to Clara, Nicholas. But I -was your friend once, > and —” \ “Oh, no, you'weren’t," he broke r fa. “Not from my point of View." “Oh, Nicholas . . * she cried, still baffled by this change fa him whom she bad thought she knew so well. He sensed her confusion and laughed at her/ z I “Ddn’t fret about it, Mollie,” he urgbd. *T fret about you" she assured i him. *T used to think you Eked me—” ~ .* ■ I ' *7 did.” And here it was again, that disturbing ihtentness. “But now—" She looked up at him, frowning and laughing, too. “Nothing I do pleases you.” “That’s true,” lie agreed readily. “And you doii’t like criticism. But certainly yoii cah Understand a certain amount ot present baptiousness on my part." ’ “Look, Nicholas. Let’s get this straight—” “Oh, let’s not!" "But when you criticize me, you should let me explain—” "I shouldn’t' criticize you,” he agreed, “unless I do let you explain, but well fix that this way, Mollie; you go along and do the < way you want, be what you want —and if that includes friendship with Clara, TH be Johnny-on-the- 1 spot with my criticism!” He made an awful face. "But do watch her, J darling," he said earnestly. 1 “Good mornthg, Burke,” said Dr. 1 Cowan. r “’Morning, Burke," murmured 1 Mollie, flushing that she had mi- 1 micked Nicholas and hild not said < Doctor. But she was upset Nicho- J las upset her always these days. < “I think, Nicholas,” she snapped, 1 when Burke had taken his bits out 1 of range, "that you’d be happier, 1 and I know I Would be, if you’d stop being Bo cynical on every sub- ' ject! That attitude gets a little ] wearying when it, extends to anything so simple as a neighborly 1 gesture.” // ' ' 1 She jerked at the inner doors handle, and Nicholas ! to o k the 1 weight from her. "Will you go io 1 the ballet With xne on Saturday 1 night?” he asked quietly. t 1 She turned her head Sharply to < look at him, her hair sprayfag < against her cheek. "No," she said I abruptly, “I can’L” 1 ••Don't pout, Mollie." He waited < for her to precede him fato the ele- < vator. I “I’m not pouting!” , I “Ho, ho!”-he challenged. “What 1 was it then? Answer me that after you tell me why, whatever I button I punch on this thing, I al- 1 ways end up in the basement?” 1 Mollie laughed, and pushed his i band away from the indicator 1 panel, “Let me d 6 that," she urged. 1 ‘Tm late as it is. What floor do J you want. Dr. Cowan?” ! “Oh. I wanted the banemehL”

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1951

Oil Workers Unions Seek Big Hikes < 25-30 Cent Hourly Pgy Boosts Sought St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26.—(UP)— Delegates representing more than ?30,006 oil workers of 17 CIO, AFL and independent unions have decided to seek general pay hikes of 25 to 3ff cents an hour—"far in excess" of any previously allowed by the wage stabilization board. The 74 delegates also announced yesterday they have banded together to ask higher night shift premiums and ofher benefits. A statement issued after a twoday meeting said the delegated # “pledged mutual support in a campaign to get wage increases far in excess of any previously allowed by the wage stabilization board;” “The rapidly increasing productivity of employes of the industry and sky rocketing profits of the companies are adequate justification for the increases,* the state ment said, O. A. Knight of Denver. Colo., president of the CIO Oil Workers International said "almost all major oil companies : will be affected in the initial' phase of the campaign.” 1 He said that a ‘‘substantial number’ 4 of the unions! contracts are subject to repoening now and that negotiations would get underway immediately. Signing the statement, in addition to Knight, were Elmo F. Rodgers of Baton Roqge. La., president of the oil panel of tfie Independent Confederated Unions ot America; F. L. Joiner of Dear- . born, Mich., president of trie Independent Central States Petroleum union; and Joseph Hatzftl, an AFL representative from East St. Louis, 111. A conference spokesman said delegates felt that can' still pay all we ask, keep prices of thbir products whefe the yare and make greater profits than in 1950.” The spokesman said fhem eeting was the largest of its kind in the industry’s history. . . . __ 25% Discount on WINTER COATS l / 2 Price on Fall. Millinery E. F. GASS STORE jssaawasssss MOUie laugnea aioua, something almost her usual self. ‘Then Til go to 1 third, and leave you to your fate. 1 About Saturday, Nicholas. I’m sorry, but I’m going to be busy that evening.” “But, Mollie, I bought two tickets!’’ The elevator grille slid back. "I’ve warned you before about Waiting your money, Nicholas,” she said severely. “’Bye, now. See you this afternoon.” He said something which the door sHCftced. Mollie Went on down the corridor, smiling at his probable retort and at the pleasure which was hers whenever she thought about the date she had for Saturday night. Thai date was with Peter. He had explained at some length why his mother coming to see him two whole weeks after Christmas rather than! oh the day itself. But Christmas was fatiguing to the owner Os a busy dress shop, then there was the matter of inventory and after-Christmas sales. But this week-end was to be their Christmas together, and Peter especially wanted Mollie apd his mother to meet, i Molllie had inppediately suggested that Peter bring Mrs. Shepherd to dinner at her apartment—and' peter as immediately had de- 1 murred. He’d made various excuses, all of ’them evasions of his real reason which was only revelled to Mollie when, at last, she met Mrs. Shepherd. Her apartment, it seemed, was too “different”; in it, Mollie was too definitely a career woman. But tffict revelation was to come later. When Peter made A special point of inviting tier to hieet fas mother, she had been as excited as any of eighteen. They’d have dinner, he said, at the hotel, just the three of them; he’d come by for Mollie. Shfe objected, his time would be short, she’d meet them fa the lounge.l Should she dress? "Not too much,” said Peter. He wasn’t wearing a Tux, he explained. i But Mollie did "dress” to the extent of being exceedingly careful in the selection of her costume. She wanted to be as elegant for Peter, but his odd manner about her apartment warned her to avqid the sensational, to be smart, bUt not tbb smart, and to expend her energy on grooming rather than On more obvious appeals for attention. Coming fato the hotel, with Peter approaching, lifting her fur coat from her shoulders, his anxious eyas made her wonder if he had wanted to fetch her so that he might check on her appearance, be sure—, She turned fa a full circle before him. "Look all right?” she asked, smiling a little. She knew that She did; fief green taffeta suit, the spray ot lilies of the valley on one lapel, her tiny skull cap of green. Iter slippers, gloves — whatever M?S- Shepherd was, She could scarcely ... (To Be Contsnutdj. ' / •