Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 279, Decatur, Adams County, 27 November 1953 — Page 4

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DE £ATUR DAI LY DEMOCRAT sassrtt 8 ' 1 “ W n C H tUr ’ Ind ” po3t Offlce as Second Cla3a Mauer - = LR IS - r ——-— President I i' k?; wSS* ~ Vice-President . , Chas. Holthouse Treasurer n « „ , Subscription Rates: ' ’ q jSr milfS! and Adjoining Counties: One year, $8.00; ~ n“™ n S ’? 4 - 25: 3 ni °nths. $3.25. * ’ i J9i> fi m A? t , Ond ,4 A A atUB and Adjoining Counties: One year, ’P onths > SV S; 3 months, $2.50. \ Hy Carrier. 25 cents per week. Single copies. 5 cents

* Welcome to Old^Santaf’r c —-0 o (J v If puzzled what to do] with turkey left dy?r . . . just eat it! 0 -0 l' There’s no turning back of the clock of time, so by the minute we are gel ting closer to Christmas. ’ o—co — Indiana’s population is now estimated at 4.275,000 and it seems that nearly half of tb«£t number drive cars. j ——o—4o—±4 Along the highway, east and west, north, and south and in the center of town ypu’ll find stores stocked with Christmas gifts for you and your family. this big shopping een(er as you fill your -holiday needs. - .. L 4__ o__o—J = - The city nail carriers) ask citizens to tun on their pOfch light for the Muscular Dystrophy campaign tonight. Your light will signify that ycu wish to contribute to this campaign and the carrier -A-. • will call at ,’our door. J f -—o—;o— i ! I. ■ . J ‘ " 1 The last time Friday Ithe loth rolled aroum . a student' of Greek came up with the information that the Greeks hid a name fojr superstitious fear of this coincidence, “triskaidegaphobia.'i This-raeuih-filHng word was awe-inspiring out of all proportion to its metihing. Id merely means “fear of thirty n -” ' 'T'. / - ( 1 ■■ '--U— o-— t— I Adlan steyehson, world reporter and presidential aspirant; was Amy Is Salfeg Al Cat Os PO,CBO Men 10 Percent Cut In Manpower Opposed WASHING-ION. UP —The army has balked at a 110,000-inan :;<-u* suggested by the defense| department,, high defense officials disclosed The result of such a It) perdent slash in Ifs i rannower strength in the coming fiscal Year, die aimy T.as stated, would be a reduction in combat) fiircejs overseals anil a reneging -bn [written commitments the United Slates lias matjle to the defense of western Europe. army’s position*- was outlined at a fiie-hour Pentagon Conference Wednesday, between, army leaders apd defence- officials. .Sit-ting-in on the* epnferem e v|er,e three! defense officials Xho jwili l-hiy a ! majoi role in settling the army manpo veV d spate--Deputy Defense-Secretary Roger M,. Hyes Wilfred J, X cNeilJ defense cojmptroilir; and John A. Hannah, as-

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“j- -O‘V vvpivo, V VvUlB. given a warm reception in Ala- , hjima and Georgia. He spoke before a Joint session of the Georgia legislature and drew his. biggest oration from Georgians by defending former President Truman as “the man who has done more than ahy. living man to check the forward thrust of Communism”, The 1052 presidential candidate remarked that “the Democratic party looks more united than it has fpr a long time”, and quipped, ’’many Republicans in congress act as though they were still in ,tfre opposition”. In Alabama Mr. Stevenson and his running-mate. Sen. John Sparkman had a reunion. •- 0 0 Christmas Season:— Although you have been busy tyjih preliminary plans for Christmas and mindful of your shopping list. the joyful holiday season of- ) ficially will open here Saturday. iThe colored street lights will be turned on Saturday evening. , [Santa Claus will arrive Satur- I day afternoon and \talk to the children. The good old fellow who remembers everybody . . . nearly everybody . . . will mingle with thp children and pass out candy treats. The stores are decorated for the .season and filled with Christmas merchandise. Merchants and clerks are ready to serve you. ■ 1 Christmas is only four weeks aivay and that, period is all too snort, so enjoy every day of the '.Yuletide. We wish you a Merry (Tjristmastide! si|stant defense secretary for manpower. As a result of the conference, army officials were ordered to re-examine their manpower tabjfes tQjjsee where cuts could be made, raising the possibility that a compromise will be reached. The arniyA manpower strength has presented one of the thorniest problems in hammering out the 'fiscal 1955 defense budget, due to be laid on Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson's desk in eight days. S \ ■ S3OO Damage Caused When Cars Collide> Damage -estimated at S3OO to two egrs was sustained shortly past m|dnight Wednesday night when a c»r driven by Phyllis M. Felton, :’T, West Monroe, according tq police; made a wide right turn at Monroe and Thirteenth, turning onto Thirteenth, hit a car standing for lights driven by Charles F. Steiner. 37, Saginaw, Ai'icli. Nd one was injured. If you have something to sell or I thorns for -ent, try a Democra* 1 Want Add. It brings results. —- -™

0 o 20 Years Ago | Today o- — 0 Nov. 27 —Harry Strahm, 3(T, of French township, was instantly killed Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding skidded and overturned west of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Strahm was slightly injured. Edward C. Bauman of Berne was driver of the car) Merle Christman had two auto-\ mobile accidents over the weekend. Saturday night his car oyerturned near Monmouth and was badly damaged. He received ' three broken ribs. He had them i|taped i»p and Sunday afternoon he drove Ellsworth wrecker to the scene to pull his car in. It overturned at the same spot. Decatur and Wabash. French and Blue Creek townships are eligible to receive state school aid. The St. Joseph Catholic school opens fall festival to observe 10th anniversary of opening of Catholic high school. Monroe defeats Poling, 30 to 27, at Kirkland gym. INSKRViCS New Address Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rumple have received the following new address for their son: Pvt. James M. Rennels, U, S. 55447754, Baty, D„ 61st AAA (AW). BN. RC. 6th Armored Division, Fort Wood, Mo. • \ \ \ Cpl. Geyer Graduated Army Cpl. Glen H. Gqyer, of route) 2, was graduated from the I corps non-commissioned officer academy in Korea' Cpl. Geyer is assigned to the 204th field artillery battalion's battery- C. He entered the army in October,, 1952, and arrived over- : seas lasj April. ? Meet In England Dan Mills wrote from Swindon. ; England and stated that he and I Dave Mac Lean met in Brize Noyton. England. They had lunch together and chatted abotit Decatur. Mac Lean has been in England over I two years. j ——

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Pleads Not Guilty To Charge In Court Ona Man Jailed For Drunken Driving \ Trial was set following a plea of not guilty to obtaining a cat under false pretenses in mayor’.* court this morning, and a man pleading guilty to drunken driving received a heavy fine, suspension of license, and jail sentence. Vernon Cottsrmah, 28, Haviland, 0., was hailed before Mayor John Doan this morning following hiS Arrest at the Allen County Motor Salts. Fort Wayne, by city police Wednesday evening. Cotternian was taken into custody as a result of a complaint by Otto Johnson, 1225 Patterson street, who alleged that 'Cotterman, last summer, obtained bis ca- and title with a promise o pay, but never did.* In the affidavit, according to prosecutor Lewis L. Smith, Johnson said the car was sold to a third party. Cotterman pleaded not guilty and trial was set for Dec. 1 ats 10 a.in. ' Alfred J. Parker, 60, Fort Wayne following his arrest on' Thirteenth street Thursday night, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence and was sentenced to the county jail for five days, fined SSO and costs, and had his license suspended for one year. Three others tvere fined in mayor's -court during the past f wo days for traffic violations b William N. Taylor. 31, Reading, 0.. paid a fine of $5 and costs after plead ing guilty to seceding; C. M. Greer, 60, Park Ridge, 111., pleaded guilty tb the same charge and was fined $5 and costs; David R. Bennett, 41, Albany, paid $5 and costs on a plea of guilty to\speeding. but the second count of the affidavit, recl.iess driving, was continued indefinitely. ,' \ ’ . | ! The Mississippi River system is the west, extensive and highly dej veloped vitaierway in the world, i There are 25 locks and dams in the upper Mississippi from Alton. 111., to St. Paul. Minn.; 46 in the Ohio river from Cairo, 111., to Pittsburgh, and IT in the Illinois waterway . which connects the Great Lakes I with the Mississippi basin.

PMA Name Changed By Reorganization Under the reorganization of the U. S. department of agriculture, county committees formerly listed as PMA committees (production \and marketing administration) has been changed to the agricultural stabilization and conservation committee, according to Mrs. Mary bj. Howard, office manager of the Adams county office. This change of name does not affect the functions, of the county and community committees or the county office. The county office will be listed as the Adams county ASC committee. \ » . 2,300 Veterans Have Not Received Bonus • \ This newspaper office has received a list of approximately 23<)0 names of World War II veterans who have not received their Indiana bonus chfecks. Because of incorrect Addresses, the state bonus division his been unable to get the checks to the rightful owners. Anyone who > wishes to check the names may see the list at this office. !\ ' \ Court News Ruled To Answer I Leland N. Ranney vs Herbert H. Stoner, Helen Niblick Stoner; complaint for damages; on moticn of plaintiff defendant ruled t answer within 10 days of date. Attorneys: A. Macklin, plaintiff; Custer & Smith, defendant. Claim Allowed iDessie M. Smith vs Estate of Sdrah M. Smith; claim; court allows $36.34 plus interest. Estate Case Estate of Rufus W. Glendening; net estate valued at $15,758 and nd tax due; county assessor allowed $lO for services rendered. Marriage Licenses Edward Gauze, 41, West Lafayette. and Margaret E.\ Douglas, ■l7. Lafayette. William C. Ludwig 23. and Marlene Linton, IS, both Akron. ...... » —r— ■ Come and Enjoy Yourself Tonight. Square) and Round ; Dane inc ’till 12 O’clock, j Sunset. \ It

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Ur. & Hrs. Ml I'lH mil; I Before you buy your next Used Car. be sure to stop in and see us. Our Cars are the Best and Our the Lowest Possible. Ail our ( ars are sold with a written guarantee and we stand behind it. If we don t have what you re looking for, we can have it in a matter of a few days and we’ll Guarantee our Prices to meet one and all, especially on Cash Deals. Also to, show our appreciation for your business, we will give away absolutely FR£E to the first six buyers of Late Model Used ( ars, one complete set of Rogers Brothers Genuine Silverplate Silverware. Setting for 8. No drawings—No strings to pull, just come in and select your Car. Here’s our present selection of Better Used I Cars: 1 \ , 1 • - ■ 'p ■> • 1953 FORD 1950 BUICK 1949 BUICK ( ustomline “8” 2-door Super Hard Top. Ka- Super 4-door. Radio, Has everything that dio, heater. Dynaflow. heater, new car tradecan be bought on it. Two tone finish. De- in. runs and drives Delivered new f o r liverdd New Dec. 2, good. $2450.00. Our Price 1950. Perfect in ev- i $1895-00 ? ’ cry why. . 1953 STUDEBAKER .5*345.00 1949 CHEVROLET I Regal deluxe 5 pass. BUICK Styline Deluxe 5 pass, coupe, heater, over- Special Sedanette. Not coupe. Exceptionally drive, tinted glass, loaded with extras, n i ce from bumper to W W tires. Sold hew hut a very nice car. bumper. Locallv ownfor $2300.00. ' Green finish. \ v e d. n Our Price z*** $1895.00 $395.00 $745-oo 1952 PLYMOUTH 1950 CHEVROLET 1943 CHEVROLET Cambrige 4-door. ra- Be! Aire sport coupe.i Fteetmaster 4 - door, dio, heater, seat M- Radio, heater, power Radio and heater, ers, fender skirts, v glide, cream bottom 56,000 guaranteed acBeautiful green metal- with black top. One tual miles Try to T' er - fi "<> them' like this $1295-00 • $1095.00 one. J 1552 STUDEBAKER 1950 FORD $595' 00 - Land Cruiser Sedan. Custom “B’’ 4-door. 1948 HUDSON Radio, heater, over- Radio, heater, new Commodore “8” 4-dr. drive, good rubber. paint. Guaranteed to Radio, heater and ovAllsettogo. use no oil. erdrive. Local car. $1395.00 . $795.00 $545.00 1951 CHEVROLET 1950 STUDEBAKER 1941 CHEVROLET v Convertible C oupe. Champion Regal de- - Master Deluxe 2-door. ( r PoWer glide, radio, luxe 2-door, aqua 1950 motor. Uses no heater, W Z W tires, green finish. Ready oil. Runs very good. 25,000 actual miles. to go. * ’ . Cf (}(] : $495.00 .5165-00 1951 CHEVROLET 1950 STUDEBAKER Styline deluxe 4-door, Land Cruiser Sedan, beautiful 2 tone Absolutely one of the finish. Clean as rew nicest around, excepinside and out. U tional throughout. $1095-oo $895-00 ALSO A FEW OLD JUNKERS THAT WE'RE TAKING OFFERS ON K M&W AUTO SALES North 13th Street * Decatur, Ind. GERALD MORNINGSTAR HERB WULLIMAN JERRY BIXLER

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27. 1953