Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 50, Number 61, Decatur, Adams County, 12 March 1952 — Page 6

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Girl Student Dies Os Knockout Drops 19-Year-Old Girl *7 Dies This Morning Chicago. Mar. 12 — (UP)—Ann’ CrbwelL 19-year-old , psychology ptiident from West Frankford, Hl.. d:rd today, apparently from the effeeth of drinking whiskey con- « raining “knockout drops." Mips Crowell, who had been • scheduled to enter classes this De Paul University here, died about 2 a. m, after fighting for life fpr three days. She collapsed Sunday a few minutes fater she stufilbled into hie home of her brother-in-law. elementary school principal George Atteberry. and mumbled that she had gulped half a bottle of whiskr-v. I- F

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Miss Crowell never'riegaihed conscoiusness and doctorjs at Illinois Masonic hospital had kept! her in a respirator because she could hot breathe of her own volition. In Miss Crowelles pockets, (police found a chloral hydrate tablet, a drug called! •{knockout props’’ because they render jn person who takes them umjonseiduk. ; • f Atteherry sdid he knew ( of no reason why Miss Crowell ml&ht attempt suicide but , hie said she look,an overdose of! sleeping tilling Southern Illinois I University lets last Ib’comher while uttendat Carbondale (! BH ! !!! . : ...ly . r ....J-l J| : V Special Meeting Os K. Os P. Thursday | Kegionga lodge 65. ( Knights of ; Pythias, will confer the rank of page on a class of candidates Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. The local degree staff will confer the work. AU men! hers a*e urged to jbe present. ■ » ■ i !; 1|: ! ■

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Refuses To Pay On Social Security Tax Young Detroit Man Refuses To Kick In Detorit, Maiich 12.—(UP)—A young businessman, hot under the collaf about self-employed persons now having to pay social security tax on themselves, refused today to kick in $Bl for his old age retirement, Instead, g he told the internal revenue department, he was sending a cashier’s check to an old pensioner who was docked three months social security benefits for earning 63 cents over the legal limitj \ Howard G. Pennington, a wholesaler of general merchandise, doesn't want social security, and he intends to resist every effort to make him comply with the law. He sent the $Bl he was supposed to pay to George Robinett, a Ypsilanti, Mich!., pensioner whose S9O a month pension was cut off for three months because he earned 63 cents over the allowable SSO during October, 1950. Pensioners are barred from social security benefits if they earn dvert SSO a mouth. Pennington. ?8, did some figuring for the internal revenue department. He pointed out that he would have to pay social security for the next 37 years and that would amount to some $3,000. But, he the benefits he would receive in addition to the allowable SSO a month extra, earnings when he becomes 65 would not be enough to support him and his wife. Besides, he Wouldn’t “mismanage my business badly |enodgh” to earh only SSO a mon&b Pennington declared. Therefore his income would Be too ' great to qualify for social security "and I wouldn’t \ get a cent of the $3,C00 back." !\ h|s final word to the tax collectors’ "Pm still a free man. I will not pay!" .! The internal revenue department, faced with this one-man but volqble revolt, thad no comment. Eight Persons Hurt In Two-Car Crash < ! GOshen, Ind.,! March 12 —(UP) — Eight persons vjrere injured and two were in critical condition today following a two-ear colHeiott % near Ligonier last night. Critically hurt were Larry Harrer, 16. Shipshewana, and Carol Yoder, 25. Gosljen. The mishap involved cars driven by Robert Lantz, 18, Shipshewana, and Robert Meyers, 24, Goshen. All Os the injured were taken to a Goshen hospital.. k —f # ' Sees More Material For Farm Machinery \ Minneapolis, Minn., Mar. 12 — (L’P)-i-Defense mobilizer Charles E. Wilson says there is a "good prospect” that allocations of strategic material? to farm machinery makers will be increased this year. Wilson told the Minneapolis (arm forum last night that the increases probably will come during the three’ months beginning April 1, and he add'ed that farm equipment supplies will be sufficient at least until next fall. • The mobilization chief also told the forum that draft-age farm youths should be deferred to maintain food and fibre production. »■ -■ i ’ At one time, 13.000 workers were employed on a 24-hour schedule in construction of the Pentagon in Washington.

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No Objectors At Monroe Hearing , IA! ■ ' Mo remonstrators appeared at the ! meeting held by a representative of the state tax board on the request for an additional appropriation by the town of Monroe 'Tuesday morning. The meeting wsa held at the office of counted auditor Thurman Drew. The field representative vrtll file his report with the state board pnd it is deemed likely that the appropriation will be approved since there were no objections. Thb amount was SSOO for the completion of the purchase of Iqnd in Monroe to be used by the town. Blizzard Forecast For Upper Midwest Swirls North And East From Kansas r f By United Press A late-winter blizzard swirled north and east from Kansas today intlo parts of upper middlewest. “Blizzard conditions'* with strong shifting winds ranging up to 60 miles an hour were forecast for the Dakotas and parte Os Nebraska. Parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and northern Wisconsin which escaped the full blast can expe«t, three to six inches of snow, the weather bureau said. Winds up to 71 miles an hour were reported near Goodland, Kans., traffic in the area was near standstill. Schools were Warned tq keep Children in their class buildings or see that they got safely home. ! South Dakota highway police said some roads there were already blocked with snow and others packed and slippery. Three inched of snow fell in the northwest and blowing snow cut visibility near Pierre and Rapid City. ' L "Severe blizzard conditions” were forecast for north and west •Nebraska and snow 1 , driving by winds of 40 to 60 miles an hour cut visibility to zero at Imperial, in the heart of the storm belt. Farther south, Indiana authorities kept a weather eye cocked at the sky as rivers in the state surged toward flood stage.! Fair weather eased the pressure today but 4ore-’ casters said that more rain was likel >'- • L I .

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PRESIDENT TRUMAN, whose Key Weet, Fla., vacation got off toa harried start with the railroad strike, confers with Air Force Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, who flew down from Washington at a telephoned request. Vandenberg and the President conferred two hours, subject' undisclosed, and the general returned, _ ■ f International BoundphotoJ^. ■ . ' v . “ '■ ” ~

To Attend Jenner Meeting Thursday Harry Essex, fourth district Republican chairman; Mayor John M. Doan, Robert Smith and Alice Tuipbleson, f president and vice(presldent ot the Adams county youhg Republican club, Mrs. Eleanor Snyder, county vice-chair-man, C, E. Peterson and Decatur clerk-treasurer H. Vernon Aurand will go to Fort Wayne Thursday to attend a Jenner for senator meeting, • It also was learned that the Decatur group while in Fort Wayne will receive plans for the organizing of a Taft for president club in Adams county. J When buying rabrlc to make a full stiff petticoat, wasnable nylon marquisette and net are good choices because of their inherent stiff texture.

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Truck Driver Takbn Into Custody Here Sheriff Rpbert Shraluka arrested Cary McDaniels, Chicago truck driver, Tuesday night and lodged him in jail. McDaniels is alleged to have been driving a large semitrailer and truck on a county-road near here. I - ’ ' He will face a charge of either public intoxication or driving while under the influence later today, it was reported. 33 Persons Killed In Wreck In Brazil 11 !ji *■ •" ; ’: • , s ; • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Mar.-12 —! (UP) —i Thirty-three refugees frpm drought-ridden areas were killed today and 40 injured when a truck collided with a bus near Tpcameno, in Bahia State, police said today. ■ The refugees were jammed in the truck. They were part of a flight from drtiught-stricken Gold was discovered in North Carolina in ! 1799. Before 1928, all the gold coihed at the Philadelphia mint was n|iined in the Tar Heel State. ,

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION OF ACKER BROTHERS PROPERTIES Two Business Buildings, 9 Room Modern Home, Double Garage, , and Approximately One and One-Third Acres of Landj on North Second Street in the City of Decatur, Indiana. ■ j MONDAY, MARCH 31,1952 > I Sale Starts at 2:00 P. M. O’clock on the Premises ’■■■'■. I ' ' .•, .' \ ' , : ■ ! I ' : ■ i ■ r L The undersigned commissioners by virtue of an order of the Adams Circuit Court made and entered in a cause for partition entitled Russell Acker et al vs. Acker et al, and being Cause No. 19684 upon the Civil Docket of said Court,'hereby give notice that they will offer at public sale the following described real estate. Said real est Ute must sell and will beisold to the highest bidder, subject to the approval of the Adams Circuit Court for not less than two-thirds the appraised value t hereof and under the terms herein-after set out. - Store Building And Lot-2:00 P.M. Located at 937 NzSecond Street this triangular lot which hais located thereon a Store Building now, housing Miller’s Grocery. Lot is bordered on the east by Second St. and on the west by Fifth St. There is approximately 50 ft. on the south side of lot on which small house coukl be placed facing Second St. Store building is now leased on a month to month basis. Landlord’s possession will be given immediately including rent for April. The legal description is as follows:, p Commencing at the northeast corner of Outlot 72 in Jesse Niblick’s Subdivision of Outlot 88 in the Town, ndw/City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana i * thence running southeast along the west line of N. Second St. 125 ft., thence i west 32 degrees south to the west line of said Outlot, thence north along the west line of Outlot to the place of beginning. 9 Room Home, Double Garage and Business , Building With Over An Acre of Land — 3:00 P.M. •Located at IQ3B N. Second St.; immediate possession of all buildings and land Will be given purchasers. Entire tract will be offered for sale, and same will also be divided into 3 tracts and offered separately. The legal description is as follows: j Commencing in the center of the public highway at a point which is north 44 degrees west 13 rods and 3 links from the center of Section 34, Township 28 North, Range 14 East in Adams County, Indiana, thence running north 53’4 degrees west along the center of the said public highway 218 ft., thence north 36% degrees east 152 ft., thence north % degrees west 73’/2 feet; thence north 36% degrees east 132 ft., thence south 53% degrees east 105 ft., thence south?s degrees west 342% feet to the place of beginning containing 1.035 acres more or less, in the town, now city of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana. The 9 room modern home is built of granite filled blocks sitting on a 12” foundation, asphalt roof, full basement with stoker lieat. Could easily be divided into apartments. Rooms are all nice size and the house has been recently redecorated inside and out; is insulated, new cabinets and double sink, new asphalt tile in kitchen—never used. Large clothes BeautifuHandscaped yard with plenty of shade. Room to build another large’ house facing Second St. | Double garage 20x32. Has two story concrete block building 28x45 built for heavy duty manufacturing; second story is supported by 15” eye beams. Has stqrdy cement foundation, lavatory and toilet rooms, office 10x12 attached. There is large frontage on public highway to east and large frontage on N. Second St. Entire tract has many possibilities for at least two additional houses besides the buildings, located thereon. Inspection can be arranged before sale by contacting the Commissioners. Terms Os Sale of the purchase price to be paid down by the purchasers on day of sale; the balance ijs due upon delivery of Commissioners’ Deed to purchasers along with an Abstract able title free and clear of all liens except theable ttile free and clear of all liens except the *1951 taxes due and payable in 1Q52 which purchasers will assume. Sale will be subject to the approval of the Adams Circuit Court which will be endorsed upon the Deeds. John L DeVoss and D. Burdette Custer, . COMMISSIONERS. \ . ' . . : March 12 21 28 i > ' '

■I■I ■ I I I Red Cross Director i To Speak At Berne 1 Robert P._ Rollins, regional direotor of the eastern area of tpe American Red Cross, Alexandria, Va., Will be the speaker joint meeting of the Berne Rotary eliib and Chamber of Commerce next Monday evening. -J The meeting will, be held at the Bernfe auditorium at 6 p,m. Several men from this city are planning !to attend the meeting. Services Tonight At (Trinity Church Lenten mid-week service will continue tonight at 7 o’clock at the Trinity Evangelical United Hreth-

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ren church. Worshipper® arg meeting, for praypr in the prayer chapel during the playing of the tower •’ chimes. The sermon story for the boys and girls I tonight (yill be “John Woolman’s Treasure.” . Spe-' cial music will be brought by Julia Jackson and (EJvangeline Einbler. The sermon theifie will be "An Ailing World Needis the CrosA” - A penknife tdday Is not really a penknife. Th4 name is a hangover from the jlth century when a similar smallhjaded knife (which actually wa< a penknife) was used to sharpen the joints of quill pens. Joseph Wells of Westerly is believed to have bieen Rhode U|and’s first shipwright. He built the 40foot “Alexander and Martha” in 1681. ? ' J !