Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 20 February 1954 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Bntmd *t til* D*c*tur, Ind., Pott Offio* «• Socond OUm Matter. Dick D. Heller Preildent A. R. Hoithoua* —--— Editor J. H. Haller — Vice-Pre«ident Cha*. Holthouse Treasurer Subscription Rstosi By Mall in Adams aad Adjoining Counties: One year, *t.oo; Six months, *4.96; 3 months, *2.15. SMafl, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One yaar, j I months. *4.75; 3 months, *3.50. By Carrier: 25 cents per week. Single copies: I cents.

Black and white plates on the auto will not only be out of date, but outlawed after next week. 0 0—I. The weather bureau predicts that February may wind up breaking all former records for above normal temperature. That suits most of ua. HP 0 The bells of St. Mary's Catholic church ring again, after a repose of more than five years. The century-old bronse casts were removed from the old church when it was rased in 1949 and now are located in the tower of the majestic stone edifice which is nearing completion. The bells will be sounded at the Angelus hours, morning, noon and evening, and in summoning the faithful to church services. • 0 0 In the discussion for the proposed north -south toll road through Indiana, forking of the highway to Louisville and Cincinnati is under consideration, state officials say. The double route would begin somewhere south of Indianapolis, according to the preliminary discussions about the turnpike. The cost of the super cross-country route* might cost 600 million dollars, financed* by a bond issue, officials say. Those who travel over the highway would pay the toll. ——♦ 0 i— Multiplying its worries over hiring and firing of government employes, the administration ran into a jam with Sen. Langer, one of the most stubborn individuals in the senate. The administration nominated four persons for postmastershipe in North Dakota, without consulting “Fighting Bill” and now that gentleman says “nix” on the appointments. Langer told the committee that the nominations were “personally offensive”, and this traditionally remark is enough, to kill any nomination in the senate. o—-00 —-0 Sen. George, a veteran in congress and the senior Democrat member of the senate finance committee, wants congress to do something about tax relief before the economy of the “country falls flat on its face”. The Georgia statesman is not an alarmist, and reminds the country that he is not? "a prophet of doom”, but he wants something >

Medical Uses of B Vitamins

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D. VITAMIN dosage of a non-nu-tritional nature has become a treatment with growing possibilities in the medical field. A vitamin deficiency is normally the condition which necessitates the use of vitamins, in order to replace those not present in sufficient amounts. . However, in certain diseases and conditions, vitamins are now being given in amounts larger than normal in order to produce an effect against these diseases. Um es Vitamin B 2 An example of this is Vitamin B a or riboflavin. Riboflavin has produced very favorable results In treating certain cases of psoriasis, which is a chronic skin disease with a large amount of scaling that may affect the entire body or only the elbows and knees. In a group of two hundred patients who were recently Studied, 64 per cent showed healing of their psoriasis and sustained improvement without relapse after being given Vitamin 82.B 2 . The riboflavin is given by injection with additional amounts taken by mouth. Vitamin B, or thiamine is now being used by many dentists. It is believed that thiamine, if given in sufficiently large amounts, can cut down the amount Os discomfort the patient has following dental surgery, such as the polling of teeth or the cutting of gums. . _

doue to help the consumer. He advocates that individual tax «x---emptions be increased to *BOO this year and to *I,OOO in succeeding years. The country needs a shot in the arm economically and a saving in taxes would bring revival in trade and shopping. ♦ 0 Congressman Mason of Illinois, who resigned from the commission of which Clarence E. “Pat” Manion was chairman, until fired by Sherman Adams, now demands that Mr. Adams, the assistantpresident, quit his White House job. President Eisenhower, who is on vacation in California, had no comment on the ouster of the able and popular Hoosier from |the commission. The tire will smoulder for awhile and then the fireworks will explode when forces opposed to the administration build up their case against the man who bounced Mr. Manion. 0 0— — Calm In Korea:— Despite the belligerent words of Syngntan Rhee, there are increasing indications that the people of South Korea, now that they have tasted peace, are opposed to a resumption of hosilities. The South Koreans already have started to rebuild their homes, businesses and factories, though they hesitated to launch „a reconstruction program for several months after the truce was signed last July. There is a growing realisation, particularly among Army officials, that yr it bout U. S. aid South Korea could not withstand an onslaught from the north. Since they are convinced such aid would be denied if they precipitated war, they prefer the present truce, uneasy as it is. The people too, are loath to accept the casualties that would ensue if war were resumed. They want to see their country unified, but realize this goal must be achieved through negotiation rather than by force. Such sentiments serve as a powerful deterrent to any militaristic fecheines that President Rhee might wish to pursue. His demands for a resumption of the war are probably more of a pol--itical slogan, and a veiled threat to the world, than an actual dan- • ger.

One of the serious complica- , tions of pulling teeth is the occur- . rence of what is known as a "dry socket.” After the normal extraction of a tooth, a blood clot normally foyms over the area of " extraction. ■ ' However, when a "dry socket” occurs, this blood clot disintegrates, causing a foul odor and very severe pain. The occurrence : of this complication is said to be , greatly reduced by the giving of Vitamin B„ before and after surgery. Large doses of thiamine are also given by mouth as well as by injection. Recently, a vitamin known as pyridoxine, which is also a member of the Vitamin B group, has been used to sober up extremely intoxicated individuals. A miraculous and prompt sobering occurs when Vitamin B r or pyridoxine is administered. Doctors are using this vitamin now to differentiate, in many ' cases, whether a patient has an actual head injury or is suffering from overindulgence in alcoholic beverages. QUESTION AND ANSWER Mrs. A. K.: I have a goiter with an irregular heart beat and have been told I am hyperthyroid. I am./ taking drugs that cut down my thyroid activity. Is there any. other treatment available? Answer: Yes, certain cases of hyperthyroidism or toxic goiter are now being treated with great success by means of radioactive iodine. '

0 d 20 Years Ago Today 0 ' Feb. 20—The ’.Rev. C. Perry Gibbs. 52, pastor of the Ffrst Methodist church in Decatur, died suddenly this morning at the parsonage. He had been in poor health the past year. Mrs. Earl Snow. 49. died at her home in Indianapolis from pneumonia. Yost Bros, are low bidders on 14 bridges in Adams county. Their bld was *251,265. County commissioners Phil Sauer, Frank Martin and Dennis Striker, and Harvey LaFduntaln, superintendent of the county farm, go to Fort Wayne to attend meetings of road and infirmary associations. Three new directors of Chamber of Commerce are J. W. Calland, Clifford Saylors and Jesse Rice. 9 — 0 Household Scrapbook I BY ROBERTA LEE ) * 0 Lacquer 1. To refinish brass fixtures, make a lacquer by dissolving ten cents worth of gum shellac in enough alcohol to make a thin solution, and apply it with a small soft brush. Table Linen Table linen should be ironed partly dry on th* wrong side, then entirely dry on the right side, to give the most satisfactory effect. New Ironware It is always advisable to boil new ironware before it is put into use. 0— —; — -« Modern Etiquette BY ROBERTA LEE I 0 o Q. Is it proper for a man to discuss with his fiancee the approximate price he can afford to pay for her engagement ring? A. Some men would be embarrassed to da this, but there most certainly is nothing wrong with it. It has away of solidifying their comradeship, and prices are going to be very important later after they are married. Q. My wife is quite ed on the piaqo. Is it proper for me to suggest that she play for our guests, and also when we are visiting friends? A. It is all right for you to make the suggestion in your own home, but not when you are guests in another’s home. Q. Is it in good taste for women, wearing choir robes in a church choir, to wear corsages? A. Never!

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CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE DALE flung herself down beside her grandfather, ner face on his knees, audd en iy and deeply ashamed of the weeks of withdrawal. His gnarled hand stroking her hair was forgiveness and a benediction. "Had to fight it. through yourself, didn’t you?" he murmured. Yes, everyone did. Nothing is more profusely given than advice, and nothing so difficult to accept. Grandy, Phil, Aggie—they could have talked themselves blue in the face, Dale thought. 1 had to see it for myself. The final decision, - to make me a person in my own right, had to be my own. Otherwise, Td never have been reconciled to Grandy’s “Go!” Td never have quite stopped fighting him. Without lifting her face, she said, “I saw Armorel. I went into her house." The stroking -rhythm of his hand was momentarily broken, and then soothingly resumed. Dale knew he wouldn’t ask what she’d found there. He knew about Annorel’s shadow world. He said, "Have you had your supper?" She shook her head. "I forgot to eat." “We had chicken," he said. “Could be there’s a leg in the refrigerator. Company we expected didn’t come." Dale’s head came up sharply. "Company?" His answer was elaborately casual. "That young man of yours —Parrish? We’re goin’ fishing tomorrow." "But you’ve never liked to fish!" “ Tisn’t that 1 don’t like it, rightly," he explained. “It’s just, in seventy-odd years, Tve seen everything that swims and swishes fished out of this lake. But folks keep on trying. I’ve seen 'em sit for hours, trolling out there. Go home at night with no fish, but happy. There’s something about a spell of fishin’ that’s good tor a man’s soul." She Jumped up. “Phil's coming —tonight?" He nodded. “Said he’d be here in time for supper. Must’ve been detained, somewhere —but he’ll get here." By midnight her grandparents had given up expecting Phil before morning, but Dale, as she lay in bed, continued listening with

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

- ON THE WAY' • ■ Hi 11 JI, H || ■ »| ■ F lii 111 111 JI 11 •♦UK/' I 3 I v-xe«x- ' - — ■ ....I VICI PRESIDENT Richard Nixon visits his parents at their home in Whittier. Calif. His father; Francis, suffered a breakdown six weeks ■co. Later, the Vice President flew to Oakland to make a speech.

Midget TV PROVIDENCE. R. 1.. UP — A television screen the size of a postage stamp, described as the world’s smallest screen, has attracted thousands to a shop window here. Despite the tiny screen, the picture is sharp and clear. Mayflower Captain KINGSTON, Mass., UP — The Jones River here was named for the captain of the Mayflower, which arrived at nearby Plymouth in 1620.

drowsy eagerness forhis coming. Through the upper pane of the window she could see an impudent pink star between the horns ofthe new moon. The night was sulk, save for the bark of a dog somewhere, and the faint nostalgic tinkle of a cowbell. She heard a coming toward the lake from the village, waited in suspended excitement —and then sighed, as the car went on without making the right-hand turn. Soon she thought, it would be too cold for lovers to drive out on the dock and park on moonlit nights. ;r She lay quite still, warmed with the thought that her own lonely nights would soon be over. Clangor cut the thread of her thoughts, and split the night’s peace. Bells; a tuneless carillon of urgency. Every bell in the village was ringing. The school, both churches, without rhythm or harmony. It meant only one thing, at this time of night. Fire. Dale sat up. . Until the up-to-date equipment arrived from town, fire in Swanscombe was fought by a voluntary bucket brigade, summoned by the bells. The night was overflowing, now, with the stridency of sound. Grandy, an ex-member of the bucket brigade, was downstairs on the telephone. Dale heard the outer door slam. Surely Grandy, at his age, wasn’t going; He’d only be in the way of the ablebodied workers— . Dale was belting her robe and fumbling for her slippers when her grandmother came Into the room. Other sounds undertoned the bells, now. Near by, and confused. A steady oncoming roll of car tires on gravel. Voices; shouts ... “Grandmother," Dale cried, “where is the fire?” * But she knew. Even before she ran to the window and looked out, Dale knew. She clung dazedly to the window sill. If she let go, If she moved, she’d fall— Smoke eqgulfed the cottage, rose above it pinkly in a thick cloud pierced with flame-spears. Above the crackling rose the shouts of men, who darted back and forth, grimly, stubbornly fighting. And futilely. For,, it was hopeless, Dale saw. Their efforts were Lilliputian. Tears streamed down her face. She turned at last, her voice gray with bleakness. “I can’t do anything at all, can 1?"

Amusement Note LEXINGTON, Ky„ UP — The 1 earliest known- record of public ■ entertainment in Kentucky, and ■ possibly west of the Appalachians, • was carried in the Kentucky Gazette of May 31, 1797. The newspaper announced that “room tor exhibition purposes?*' had been erected, adjoining Coleman’s Tavern for "an exhibition of tumbling, balancing on the slack wire, slack rope walking, and dancing. Admission to the pit, 2 shillings, to gallery 2 shillings. 2 pence. Doors open at sunset, performance beginning at dark."

Grandmother’s arms held her. "Hush, dear." Dale mopped at her eyes with her fists. “But—-how did it start ?" “1 don’t know, yet." “Something starts a fire!" “Your grandfather will tell us all about it, when he comes.” "Something," Dale whispered. - Again, she hea r d Armorel’s voice; .Better tp burn your house down, Dale Fraser. Dale covered her face with ner handk.\lf Armorei tiaa made one of x those . strange, unbalanced decisions so Common in emotional sicknesses, then somewhere out in the darkness she was wandering now, tost and sick and bewildered by the excursion from her dream world. Over her grandmother’s protests, Dale began hurriedly to dress. A long, shrill siren announced the arrival of the fire-fighting equipment from town —too late, Dale thought, zipping on her slacks and pulling a woolen jersey over her head. Grandy was coming up the porch steps as Dale ran out. He walked shufflingly, a tired old man. Seeing Dale, he stopped, straightening slowly with one hand on the porch railing. "It’s gone, girl," he said. Nothing was in his voice. Nothing but fatigue. “It’s gone." “What started the fire, Grandy ? " ‘There’s a dozen and one ways for fires to start," he said. _ "Not in an empty house!” she protested. “With the furnace out, and no one to drop a careless CigareL" ’There’s spontanebus combustion,” he said. She rejected that. ‘Tell me the truth, Grandy." He ran his hand over his forei Bead, down his taut jawline, across his chin, before he met her eyes. “Kerosene," he said. “And a match set to it" Dale felt sick. “Have they found her ?" “Her?” But his innocence was transparent. "It was Armorel, wasn’t it?" He took her arm. “Come on in. child. There’s no more to be done over there tonight—or for Armorel, either." Dale drew in her breath sharply. “Is she—dead?" He shook his head. “She’s beyond tliat, and beyond life, too." The final barrier... (To Be ContiMuedJ. ,d&.

CIO To Fight For Guaranteed Wages Assistant To CIO Head Pledges Fight DES MOINES, UP — Victor Reuther said today the CIO will fight tor a guaranteed annual wage tor steel workers this year. • The assistant to and brother ot CIO President Walter Reuther said a staff of specialists has been working for two years mapping the program for an annual wage. Reuther was in Des Moines to address the 16th annual national farm institute and a state CIO meeting on unemployment Friday. He said in an interview with the United Press that the guaranteed annual wage was the next big step in labor’s battle for the “minimum standard of living.’’ 'Reuther set the minimum annual wage necessary for the “standard ot decency” at $4,500 but he did not say if would be the figure sought when contract negotiations open. “Working for an annual wage is a big job," he said, "not something that can be accomplished overnight. We began working on this after we won our battle for pensions." He said “the guaranteed annual wage will bring new stability to the entire nation. “Not only the factory worker will recognize its benefits but the barber, baker and grocer will profit.” Reuther didn’t foresee as hard a battle for the. guaranteed annual wage as the battles of the past. “But our numbers are much greater toda.v than_ they were 15 years ago.” he said. Reuther predicted labor will continue to win new and significant gains. He accused defense secretary Charles Wilson and the administration of wanting a labor surplus. “When there are more workers than work, those with jobs work harder and individual production rates increase. The industrialist thinks he can get more work out of less workers." he said. Court News Marriage License Jerry Durain. 22, Findlay, 0., and Nancy Miller, 19, Findlay, 0. '* Divorce Case A cross complaint in the divorce action of Wayne B. McMillen against Arlene McMillen has been filed by- the defendant. A restraining order has been, made againstthe plaintiff and a notice to appear has been is’sued returnable Feo, 25. Sues On Note . A complaint on a note has been filed by Associates Industrial Loan Co. against Lyman E. Courtney. A summons for the defendant has been ordered issued returnable Mar. 10. Files Appearance Atty. Severin H. Schurger has made his appearance for the defendant in the divorce action of Albert* Lammert against, .AlbertaLammert. * - Sue For Damages Robert Bebout and Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co. of Van Wert, 0., have filed suit for damages against Jack Richards and Kenneth Richards. Alleged -damages amounting to SSOO incurred in an automobile accident Nov. 17, 1953. A summons has been issued .returnable March 5. ,> Estate Cases « A proof of mailing notice has been filed in the estate of George A. Gage. Inheritance tax due. on the $34,803.39 estate is $294.03. In the estate of Edward E. Newport the court.has.ruled that-the. mortgage lien held by William Strahm has prior claim and has ordered the administratrix to Amend the final report. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

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Exemptions, Deductions Listed For Taxpayers

WASHINGTON UP — You don't have to pay federal income taxes bn every penny y° u ® arn - Exemptions and deductions ease the blow by reducing the amount of income on which you must pay taxes. And some kinds of income are tax-exempt. You don’t have to pay taxes, for example, on federal- social security or old age insurance benefit checks, on veterans’ disability payments, or on certain other types of pensions. A scholarship is tax-free if it payer for your education but not if used to support research work. An inheritance or gift is not subject to income tax. You do have to pay taxes on salaries, wages or any other kind of compensation received for the work you do; profits and gains from a business, profession or farming; gains from sale of securities or property; alimony; ‘bonuses; contest prizes; dividends; gambling winnings; some pension and retirement pay; rents; royalties; rewards; tips; and any buried treasure you may find. " Here are the two methods by which part of this can be stricken off for tax purposes: Exemptions In addition to a S6OO exemption for yourself, you may claim additional S6OO exemptions for all dependents (any close relative for whom you provide more than half the year’s support). To qualify as exemptions, these close relatives must not have had more than S6OO income of their own and must also bevU.S. Testdents or citizens, or residents of Canada or Mexico. This means relatives who are otherwise elegible may not be claimed as exemptions if they live in Europe, the Far East or other parts of the world, no matter how much money you contribute to their upkeep. There is also an extra S6OO exemption if you are blind, and another if you are 65 years of age or older. If your wife appears on your return as an exemption, she is also eligible for additional exemption if she is blind or 65. But each “close relative" dependent is only one exmption, regardless of age or vision. Deductions For most wage earners it is best to take tite standard 10 per cent deduction for nbn-business expenses. If your deductible items are more than 10 per cent ot your income, however, you would do better to.list them on your return one by one and claim them all. Whether you take the standard deduction or not, you may also deduct certain costs involved in earning your living; union dues, speeialuniforms such as for police an d waitresses, necessary business entertainment and travel, meals and lodaing if you are away from home on business over one or more nights. Noneof these business expenses are deductible if your employer you, and for that reason wage earners have no deductible business Axspenses. If you decide to itemize your deductions, you can claim ail you paid out on interest, all your charitable contributions up to 2Q per cent of your income and most of the income, property,- automobile and sales taxes you have paid to 'your state, county or city. You may also deduct uninsured losses from fire, storms or other disasters. .Medical expenses are deductible only when they are more than 5 per cent of your “adjusted gross

NIGHT SALE GARAGE EQUIPMENT, OFFICE FURNITURE AND BUILDING ~ As I have sold my garage building and accepted a position as used car sales mgr. with the Jim Kelly Packard Sales Inc, at Fort Wayne, 1 will have a complete close out sale of my garage equipment, office furniture and office bld. Located just north of 'Bluffton, Ind. across river bridge oh St. Road 1, oh _ —1 — Wednesday Eve., Feb. 24,1954 Sale to Begin at 6:30 P. M. GARAGE EQUIPMENT Devilibes air compressor, like new; Black and Decker valve grinder and facer; Alien tune up machine; complete generator tools; armature lathe and growler; micrometers 0-3 inch; Lisle pin machine; cylinder gages; axle dies; complete tap and dye set; steel work bench with vise; tool cabinet; electric bench drill and bits; electric hand drill; hydrblic floor jack; I stands; Allen voltmeter and Armeter tune equipment/ Allen timing .light; speciat tools of all kinds; ridge reamers; chain hoist; floor creepers; paint spray gun and equipment; battery charger; valve lifters;,, wheel pullers; electric soldering iron; transmission grease pump; seat covers; trouble lights; some parts bins; extension cords; heavy steel drain pans; new battery; new and used tires; hub caps; motor oil; antifreeze: large swinging box neon sign complete; string of electric tights with 150 bulbs; 4 ft. posts and steel-cable; and many other articles. OFFICE EQUIPMENT Metal Wice desk ahtMwivel chair, like new; Dayton safe and register. like new; new Curonh adding machine; electric clock; 2 oil burner heating stoves. \ • OFFICE BUILDING TO BE MOVED 2? This building is 14x20 of frame construction and like new, insulated. has asphalt tile,floor, new awnings, and finished with ply wood on the inside. This would make some one a nice lake cottage.. The new heavy duty Gibson air condition unit will be sold separate immediately following the sale of the building. TERMS —CASH. Not responsible for accidents. HARTER CAR SALES, Owner D. S. Blair, Auctioneer. Petroleum. Ind. Phone 2251. Gerald Strickler, Auctioneer’and C. W. Kent, Sales .Mgr. Old First National Bank-Clerk. ——; Sale will be held in heated building CLIP TIIJS AD 20

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income" total Income, minus any business expenses deductions, and then only the amount ovet 6 per cent is deductible. For people 65 yea rs ofage and older, all medicall expenses are deductible. L- (Deductible medical expenses include hospital and doctors' bills, nursing, dentistry, eye glasses, hearing aids and batteries, false teeth and artificial limbs, seeingeye dogs, vitamins prescribed by your doctor, payments to Christian Science practitioners and qualified psychologists, and premiums paid on hospitalization, accident and health insurance policies. If you are reimbursed for your medical expenses, however, you must reduce your medical deduction claim by the amount ot the reimbursement. For answers to more ot your tax questions, read the instruction pamphlet you received with your return, send for the government’s simplified 25 cent booklet on "Your (Federal Income Tax,” or call on your district director of internal revenue or his local representative. Beef Committee To Meet Tuesday Night The Adams county beef project committee will meet in the county extension office at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting is to lay out the program of work for 1954. ' Members of the beef project committee are Paul Kohne who is chairman, Ambrose Spangler, Harold , Fast, Henry Rumple, Dr. John Catroll, Walter Lengerich, W. R. Stanley and W. L. Gerke. Hitler's Car WORCESTER, Mass., UP — Adolph Hitler’s private automobile —a $35,000 Mercedes Benz with a 51% gallon gasoline tank, five speeds and a 230'-horsepower engine—has been repaired and repainted here preparatory to a nationwide tour. The five-ton car is owned by George Waterman and « Kirkland Gibson of Providence, R. I. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur.

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