Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 27 February 1954 — Page 4

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The value of a sectional crown lies in the fact that it can be traded for a regional crown, without losing one's head. q o-— Those biack and whit* auto plates will get you by Sunday, but may bring you trouble Monday. 0 0 The end -of - the - month snow should freshen up the dandelion greens. q March brings the annual Red Cross campaign, a national event that will be launched over the week-end by President Eisenhower. The National Red Cross has set a goal of SBS million, and the Adains County chapter hopes to raise $11,200 for its share and the local budget. Under the slogan, “Join and Serve”, we can all do our part in this worthy cause. 0 o Four teams remain in the sectional tournament, two of which will be eliminated in the semifinals thia afternoon. The climax comes tonight with the crowning of the Sectional Champs, a heartbreaker experience for the losers and jubilant for the victor*. But good sportsmanship calls for the right spirit, for in any athletic contest only one team can win. We salute all the teams that played in the local sectional and hail the new champs. —i« —p— The editor of the Trenton, N. J. Times, adds a timely reminder te the messages on Brotherhood. Unsaid: "We need to remind ourselves that democracy is a system of free men banded together to keep freedom in a free country. Freedom can flourish only where there is understanding. Prejudices and discrimination, intolerance and persecution exist only where there is ignorance. That’s Why talk about Brotherhood is good for democracy.” o o « ■■ The way men of ability are being bumped around in Washington, competent executives to head the government bureaus and commissions will be difficult to obtain. Two weeks ago the very able Clarence Manion was forced to leave his post and now it would not be surprising to see Army Secretary Stevens pack up and return to Texas. Mr. Stevens is a wealthy textile manufacturer. Who gave up vast business connections to serve his government. His feud with Ben. McCarthy has left him hanging on the hook,

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and unless he is given support from the President or Secretary of Defense Wilson, he may decide to close his career of public service. ——o o Although this Session of congress hasn't accomplished much in new legislation, there is talk of early adjournment. Taxpayers are hoping that before the breaking point arrives, that some sort of tax reduction will be voted. Ben. Knowlton, the senate leader, seems to be at difference with the President and possibly the country will see little of the Eisenhower program enacted into law. Railroad boss Robert Young seems to have scored an edge in his tight to become a director of the NeW York Central system. Millionaire Texas oil friends of the former Chesapeake A Ohio Chairman, have bought a block of 400,000 shares of NYC for 20 million dollar*, Which they will vote in favor of Young. Th big money circles the contest for control of the nation’s second largest rail system is the most spectacular show ever seen in Wall Street. 0 0 • Gen. Mark Clark, retired commander of American troops in the Far East, came to Indiahapolis,/ for a home-comin* and hero's welcome. The famed general expressed the opinion that American servicemen in Korea should be moved home immediately. He said that this country should not ’■ uie .A being, pjpw trapped in a defensive war. The opißiOft tMs military leaderand warrior may have a far reaching effect on the joint chiefs of staff in Washington and if his advice is followed, Korea will be forgotten. ——o 0 A bust of Theodore Roosevelt will be unveiled this spring in the Hall of Fame in New York City, the 11th of a president ahd the 81st of all those commemorated. The selection is made by a group of Americans eminent in all fields. The presidents so far included will find no objection, as they are clearly the outstanding ones eligible. As no one may be voted in before 25 years after his death, recent chief executives are ineligible. They are Washington, John Adams, Jefferson, Madison, John QUincy Adams, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant, Cleveland, Roosevelt and Wilson. Os these, Grant was undoubtedly included for his generalship.

0 20 Years Ago Today Feb. 27—C. ®. Bell and son purchase fine pair of Belglam brood mares from H. P. Schmitt. W. L. Linn' county administrator of OWA, said this morning he has received orders to reduce number of employee here by 85 and not to employ more than 83®, effective (March 1. Delmore Wechter and D C Shady announce for Democratic nomination for county treasurer. L.A. Pittenger, president of Ball State Teacher’s college, will give the commencement address to Decatur high school graduates May 21. Mrs. Elmer Yocum, 7®, mother of Mrs. Frank Parrish of this city, died last night at her home in Ohio City, O. Modem Etiquette | BY ROBERTA LEE I 0 —0 Q. Is It proper to speak of either of two persons you are introducing as “my friend?” A. NO; if he weren’t your friend you wouldn’t be introducing him. And, if he's worth introducing, he must have some other qualifications of his own in addition to your friendship. O. If a girl becomes engaged to a young man who is about to enter the service, and their wedding date is very uncertain, is it proper to make formal announcement of 'the engagement? A. Under the circumstances, this is perfectly all right. Q. Is it considered proper for a man to refer to his wife as “The Missus?” » A. Although this is quite often done, ft is not considered in the best of taste. Household Scrapbook BY ROBERTA LEE * 0 Coffee and Tea Stains /Coffee and tea stains-can be removed from silk or wool by rubbing the stain with pure glycerin. Then rinse In slightly warm water and press the goods with a warm tFofi on the wrong side. Old Silks (Place old silks in a tub of cold water for one hour. Dip them up and down frequently, but do not wring them. Hang them up to drip and iron while they are stilt wet. Rolling Doug ; > fir a piece of muslin is fastened tightly around the rolling pin, the dough can be rolled as thin as desired.

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- SYNOPSIS . t>r. Stephen Carr and hie wife, Shelly, are .on their way to a family dinner party honoring his venerable mother’s birthday. Though polite to her always, Shelly well knew that the very social Carrs had never really accepted her. She was a stranger to them and to the little mid-west city of Norfolk, where the Carrs resided, a night club singer of uncertain background whom the whole Carr family believed Stephen had married impulsively. Aware of their subtle snubs. Shelly determines to prove her metal. As she and Stephen drive to the fashionable home of the senior Carrs, Shelly pities the itinerant workers who have come here on new projects, many or them living in pathetically squalid quarters. During the gay birthday party. Stephen astounds his folk, by announcing that he has joined with the armed forces and will soon be off to the Pacific for a year. Outraged, his doting father demands to know: "What will become of Shelly? What of the medical practice which Stephen had so arduously built?” CHAPTER FIVE MAY ANNA CARR 4 was a simple woman, a mother by nature, and she would have been no more had fate been kinder. She was not, and perhaps never had been, pretty. Her face was long, almost sheeplike. Her eyes were china-blue, and her abundant hair was now a .somewhat faded blonde. She wore it in a smooth pompadour, just as she had worn it as a young woman. Her expensive Clothes looked bunchy and dowdy upon her. She was exactly as she would have been had Everett operated a grocery store. She’d been all over the world; she'd visited the rich and the great, and had entertained' them in her own home, but she had acquired no gloss of sophistication. Het first reaction to Stephen’s announcement had been shock at her realisation that her son —her "baby”—Would Soon be in physical danger, but she had recovered enough to consider Other results. “What about your practice, Stevie?” she asked him anxiously. “You’re so well liked here in town. And, of course, there is the plant, but I mean your other practice. You say you’ll be gone a year, but that’s a long time for the people who lean on you as their doctor. Laura Jarvis —and then there’s Loretta Ransome’s baby—it’s due next month.” She paused breathlessly. Stephen spoke gently, smiled gently. *1 know, Mother. But remember, there are other doctors in town.” Mrs. Carr’s red-painted lips blew out in disdain. Ahd Stephen laughed. “There are!” he insisted. “About twenty other doctors, good, bad, but. I’ve got a man coming to take dVfef my practice.”

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Court News Marriage License Eugene Roy Vetter, 20. Decatur, and Marilyn Janell Robinson, 19, Decatur. Estate Cases A schedule to determine the inheritance tax in the estate of Eat! D. Colter has been filed without reference to the county assessor. A notice has been issued returnable March 24. A petition has’ oeen filed and sustained to sell certain personal property from the estate of Daniel Dailey Jones at private sale. In the estate of John Krickhafer proof of publication of notice has been filed. The final report has been submitted and approved and the estate has been closed. Grants Venue Change Affidavit for change of venue in the complaint tor personal injury of Lucille Quick against Adams Lodge 1311, Loyal Order of Moose has been granted. On motion of the plaintiff in the case of Barbara J. Thomas vs. Erie Railroad CO., J. P. McNulty, H. C. Farst and D. A. Young, the

Excited comment popped up like small explosions all around the room. “Is he a good man?” asked Everett sharply. “Yes, Dad, he’s a very good man. I’ve known him for years. He was, as a matter of fact, the one who put me on to the aluminum dust therapy at the plant” “Canadian?” "Oh, no. He comes from the southwest, originally. He’s done some work in the Pennsylvania mining districts. It was the plant’s being here in the clay area which sold him on coming to Norfolk; I had the plant in mind when I asked him. But he’s a fine allaround doctor —surgeon, too. Perhaps the town will be sorry when I come back—though my dream is to keep Craig here. He’s Very good.” Through all the talk, Shelly had not been permitted to sit silent, but she had offered no definite opinions; her contributions had largely consisted of a smiling, murmured, “Yes, I know,” to the opinions of others. But now Mrs. Walsh turned purposefully to her and asked, directly, what she thought of this radical move of Stevie’s. “I am quite convinced," she said, “that good doctors are needed in Korea. And, since I firmly believe—” she looked down at her hands folded in her lap, looked up again, “—that Stephen is the best of all doctors —well—” She lifted her pretty shoulders in an expressive shrug. Every man in the room laughed warmly. But the women regarded her coolly. Even her mot h e r-in-law— “I wish you had talked him out Os it. Shelly,” she complained. “Oh, I could not have . . .” “Yes, you could. If I can manage Everett, you can manage Stevie. They’re exactly alike.” “Yes, but I don’t have your gifts,” said Shelly sweetly. This pleased Mrs. Carr, and so had been worth saying, though Shelly had spoken sincerely. ‘1 don’t think she made any move to talk Stepheh out of this,” declared Eleanor. Shelly glanced at her; 80 did Stephen. “Did you?” the dark young woman challenged. “No,” said Shelly. “I didn’t” “Why not?” “Well, I knew he had his own good reasons for -deciding to go, and that they were more important than the personally selfish reasons I had for wanting him to stay here; Bfr—vren, you know, Eleanor,” her eyes twinkled mlschiev-

hearing for defendants’ motion to dismiss has been set for March 25. In the case of George R. Thomas against the same defendants the same motion has been filed and the hearing also set for March 25. Divorce Action* Application and affidavit for modification of court order has been filed in the divorce action of Deloris McCagg vs Earl McCagg. A notice of the hearing has been issued for the defendant returnable March 5. The defendant in the divorce case of Edward E. Matter v* Anne C Matter, which was venued from Allen county has filed an affidavit for continuance. The court sustained and continued to March 22. In the divorce action of Wayne B. McMillen vs Arlene McMillen, it has been agreed uopn that the plaintiff shall pay S2O per week for the support of the defendant and one minor child and shall pay th& attorney fee of $l5O. Custody of the minor child will alternate each. week. if you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results. “

ously, “a girl wants to show up well before a man.” Everett chuckled. “Good girt!" he approved. "Though it's {going to be tough on you,' Shelly. You’ll miss the boy.” < The violet eyes lifted, dark and large. "Oh, yes,” she said softly. “I shall miss him!” Again the family group took over the discussion, Ruth’s voice and her strong face now the most prominent. "Maybe Shelly and her mother can live together,” Ruth said briskly. "You know—get an apartment— ’’ "Oh, Ruth, don’t be silly!” cried Stephen, sharply. "I’ve explained many times that Shelly’s mother needs trained care, and that Shelly has neither the strength nor the training to give to an invalid. She provides her mother with every comfort, goes to see her every Six weeks — Don’t talk about her duty! She does it, and will continue t<J do it Besides, Shelly has other duties. She’s going to stay right in our home, and take care of things. Aren’t you, darling?’’ She looked up, Smiled and nodded. "What sort of things?" asked Everett suspiciously. "Why, she’ll pay the light bill—things like that Keep the moths out ot my civvies.” This was rewarded by laughter, and people then moved about; Kate said something about having to go home, one of the children had been a little croupy the night before. Each one wanted a personal word with Stephen; his mother stayed close at his side, as if to place her body as a shield between him and danger. Shelly talked to the Reverend Prewett, and confirmed her original liking of him. He was a friendly and understanding young man, without being oppressively clerical. Or aggressively “broad-minded.” In the process of the next hour’s shifting about, Everett Carr came to sit beside Shelly on the couch, His rage had subsided into a bitter and discontented acceptance. He took her hand in his and patted it. "How do you feel, really, about all this, my dear?” he asked kindly. She answered, as brightly as she could, Tm prepared to do whatever Stephen wants me to do, and to feel right about ft, tool” He patted her hand, and stood up. “It will all work out,” he said, but Without CbhVictibn. ~ ' , (n Be ceawawd/ JaSpi

Mitchell Boycotts Senator McCarthy Refuses To Break Bread With Senator CHICAGO UP — Prominent Irish' Democrats Indicated today they Won't Join party chairman Stephen A. Mitchell's refusal to "break bread" with Sen. Joseph McCarthy at a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Mitchell took hie stand Friday when he sent a letter to the Irish fellowship club of Chicago announced he won't be on hand to dine With and listen to the Wisconalh Republican on St. Pat's Day March if. *‘t will not break bread with a man who has borne false witness against over 80,000,000 Americans” Mitchell** letter said. Richard J. Daley, chairman of the Cook county Democratic central committee, commented that McCarthy's presence wouldn't keep him from the dinner. "i’ll be at the banquet at the speakers' table to honor a great people, a great saint, and a great day." he said? "I wouldn’t have picked McCarthy for speaker, but this is a country of free speech.” John J. Kelly, chairman of the club’s board and a Democrat, said “I shall say nothing on behalf of the club.” "But for myself,” he added, “I will say there is no politics ih the selection of the speaker. We’ve had Democrats before — including former President Truman.” Other club officials and members were sparing in their comment, but indicated no plans to follow Mitchell's boycott. In Washington McCarthy said “It won’t hurt my dinner at all not to have him there.” His statement about McCarthy bearing "false witness” referred to the senator's Li n q.Ol n Day charge that the Democratic party “bears a label corroded with Communism.” Mitchell said that an earlier complaint to the club was answered by past president Joseph J. Cavanagh with a statement that Mitchell apparently was not “opposed to Cbm munisriE” The Democratic leader said "to demand that anyone be compelled to approve McCarthy—on pain of being called pro-Communist —is indeed a tyranny worthy not of the liigh, but of the Black, and Tan.".. ■ ■ ’ ’ " •--

60-Day Jail Sentence. For Window Peeper When Von Terrell, 30, 704 North Tenth street, completes his 60-day Jail sentence and pays or stays his SSO fine, he still has a long time under supervision ofmayor's court. Pleading guilty to window peeping Friday. Mayor John Doan also added a penalty for Terrell in that he will not be permitted to enter a tateltn for a period of two years. The local man, several time offender in both Decatur and Bluff?, ton, was arrested by city police in the north part of Decatur Thursday night. Residents of the city became suspicious when they saw the man prowling round the vicinity of Mix avenue/ The police were called and after a short chase caught Terrell. Evidence showed that he had been peeping in windows of several homes.

It yob have something to sell os rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Add. It brings results. A . wiu ■ \ v L -• v i LOOKING pleased with the world, Eleanor Holm Rose dan- , glea her shapely legs over pool in Las Vegas, NOV., Where she has been in residence for five weeks— one more to go to be eligible for a divorce from Billy Rosa. • I'DiteraottdiialJ

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The annual Girl Scout cookie sale will be held in Decatur from Mprch 8 to 13. inclusive, according to an announcement made today. The 19 troops of Girl Scouts in the city will take orders for the cookies all next week, beginning Monday. The, girls will be supplied with the official Girl Scout order blanks, and no money will be collected until the cookies are delivered the following week. The Scouts this year will have three kinds of cookies, sandwich.

Dust Clouds Cause More Severe Damage Deep Wind Storm In Texas And Colorado By UNITED PRESS A deep wind storm stirred up dust clouds that cut visibility to zero-zero in parts of Texas and all but ruined winter wheat crops in eastern Colorado today. Elsewhere in the nation there was enough weather for three seasons — summer in south Texas, winter in the plains and Great Lake regions, and early spring in the East. In the north, army planes searched the rugged Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming for a twin-engined Western Airlines Copvair carrying nine persons that vanished in a snow stoqn Friday. ■ The storm, centered early today mrt' xlsltoiltty TO zero at Amarillo and Dalhart, .Tex. The dust clouds were whipped by winds that hit 60-miie-per-hdur gusts. In eastern Colorado, 60-mlle-an-hour winds kicked up dust barrages that practically finished the winter wheat crop, already damaged by last week’s storms. The Dallas weather bureau said it didn't believe the dust storms would reach last week's proportions, which rivalled the worst of the 1930 dust bowl days, However, a forecaster said there was a good chance large clouds of Panhandle dust would be‘swept eastward today. , The storm was followed by heavy rain and snow in many areas. A heavy snow warning was issued for. southeast and extreme eastern Nebraska, accompanied by strong northerly tjinds. More spbw was expected today across southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and parts of Michigan, A bona-fide heat wave went into its second day in southern Texas. The mercury set Feb. 26 records of 96 at Laredo and of 93 at Austin and fell no lower than the 70's during the night- Forecasters predicted more hot weather today. If you have something to sell ot rooms for rent, try a Itemocrat Want Ad. It brings results. ,

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chocolate mint and Girl Scout sugar wafers. They are priced at 35 cents per box, or three boxes for 11. " ' Any person who has not been solicited by March 8 and wishes to purchase the cookies may contact Mrs. Byron Smith or Mrs. Burdette Custer, chairman of the sale. A percentage of the profits from this year's sales will be applied to the fund for the Girl Scout shelter house.

Seven Are Killed In Brazil Train Wreck RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (UP) —An express train sideswiped a local near here Friday, killing 1 persons and injuring 39. Resolution Scores McCarthy's Tactics PORTLAND, Maine, UP — ethics” of Sen. Joseph R. Me Car thy, R-Wis., are condemned In a resolution to be introduced today at the state convention of Maine Young Republicans. - The resolution was prepared by a former official of the GOP group and would put the organization on record as opposed to McCarthy’s ethics and methods. Trade m a good Town — Decatut

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