Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 10 April 1954 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT ‘ Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO.. INC. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office aa Second CUm Matter. Dick D. Holler — President A. R. Hol thou se - Editor J. H. Heller Vice-President . Chas. Holthouse Treasurer Subscription Rates: By Mall in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $8.00; Bix months, $4.25; 3 months, $2.85. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $3.00; « months, $4.75; 3 months, $3.50. By Carrier: 25 cents per week. Single copies: C cents.

Someone defined neutrality in the case of McCarthy as a man who could not see or hear. 0 0-r— Nothing can make a fellow go wild like wildlife when it runs wild over his new-sown lawn seed. 0 0 We call our reader’s attention to a special series of Holy Week articles that will start Monday in this newspaper. —0 0 With a blessing from America we'll send our mail around the world with our motto, “In God We Trust”. —0 o—— The government says we have too much corn, butter and cotton, and the people wonder about the lack of coffee. We should be able to do a little trading. o o—_ France is taking the isolationists pafkunder the leadership of Gen. De Gaulle. If France wants to be atone, it will find that going will be hard, for it cannot defend itself against the potent enemy to the East. —— 0 0 Local stores will remain open Thursday afternoon and close during the Three Hours on Good Friday, the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce announces. This schedule will give shoppers a chance to complete their Easter shopping Thursday and the opportunity to attend church services Friday. —o—-fr -■ Farmers are never idle and this spring they have been putting in the licks that" count. A state survey shows that farm work is six days ahead of the normal spring season and that about 50 percent of the plowing for corn and oats has been completed. Indiana farmers are hustlers and come up with the bumper harvests. —0 -0 The Singer Sewing ‘ machine company is closing its South Bend plant because that section of the state has exhausted its -of oak, InSiaualoajt (s ; ,ous the world over, but the forests have been cut down to sup- ■> ply the need for timber. We missed the chance to reforest when the lumberjack finished bis work. .J— 0 0— The publisher of the Las Vegas Sun has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of “inciting the murder or assassination of Sen. McCarthy”. He wrote

How Blindness May Strike Infants Born Prematurely

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D. BLINDNESS in children is most often caused by a disease of premature infants known as retrolental fibroplasia. This disease usually occurs at birth in infants weighing less than four pounds. In this disease, the retina or camera part of the eye, which connects with the eye nerve and transmits the image that we see to the brain, is affected. The blood vessels become uneven and Increase in size, and a membrane forms over the retina. This causes it to disconnect from its nervous connections and thus causes blindness. Use of Oxygen It is believed that certain changes in the amount of oxygen administered to these premature infants may be responsible for the disease. Therefore, oxygen, given to these infants in the incubator,' is started and stopped gradually. Lack of oxygen can also be a cause. Even though our care for premature infants, has advanced to remarkable degrees, every who delivers babies should make an attemot to carrr

a scathing editorial against the Wisconsin senator and published it in his newspaper, a number being mailed. Our opinion is that the editor took McCarthy too seriously. He got excited beyond ordinary bounds and yill have a difficult time trying to explain to a jury or judge that he really didn't want to murder the man. , 0 0— The construction business is one line that is going forward this year. Government statistics show new building expenditures exceeded seven billion dollars in the first quarter of 1954. Decatur shares some of this 1 building growth with its new churches, the proposed Community Center and plans for 50 or more houses. Other projects still on the work-table will boost this volume before year's end. —j— o Q The state fire marshal's office has declared buildings of the State School in Fort Wayne as “distinct fire hazards”. The superintendent of the school blames the poor condition of the buildings on the lack of appropriation of funds by the legislature. The truth is that the buildings are more than 50 years old and were constructed in the day when wood floors and joists were used. The buildings should be modernized and made fireproof, or torn down. The children confined to the school should not be likely victims of fire, just because the legislature didn't want to appropriate money. 0 0 Palm Sunday:— The Christian world observes Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the opening of Holy Week. All churches join in this religious observance and full participation in the devout rites of Holy Week impress upon worshipers in all denominations the drama of the. Crucifixion that follow- ■ fid. flttJCofltoMEfe- SEIfiSSfiS; 1 *• ■ Tn;4hfs cOiiffinffliiy ft the custom to commemorate the Three Hours of Christ on the Cross by individual and union services Good Friday afternoon from 12 to three. The Three Hour? will be marked with the closing of retail stores, offices and business concerns to give everybody the opportunity to join in the anniversary of the birth of Christianity.

the mother to the full stage of pregnancy. This in itself will help prevent many cases of blindness, due to retrolental fibroplasia. Strikes Early in Life Retrolental fibroplasia can develop in an infant as young as two weeks of age. Therefore, premature babies should be given frequent eye examinations to determine whether this disease, if it is present, is progressing. During the starting phases of this disease, it is believed some cases may be helped by the use of ACTH and cortisone. These wonder hormones are very effective in certain cases. However, once permanent damage has occurred to the eye, there is no help. QUESTION AND ANSWER MRS. P.: Can a rupture be dangerous to an infant? Answer. A hernia or rupture can prove dangerous to an infant. Whether a rupture will be . dangerous or not can usually ■ best be determined by a phyl sician. Types of hernias or rup- ' tujes that are dangerous in ini fants can usually be successfully ' - corrected by suraerv.

0 20 Years Ago Today 0 M) April 10—-Simon Lehman will resign as rural carrier on route 3, Berne, and the route will be merged with routes 1 and 2. Dr. Wirt of Gary is testifying before the senate that President Roosevelt is listening to educational freaks. We are going to vote in Adams county this year as 10,975 voters have registered. Mrs. Charles Knapp reelected as president of Central school P.T.A. L. E. Archbold files demand that his name be removed from ballot as a candidate for delegate to state Democratic convention as the law prevents him being such a delegate because of his office as county agent. Democrats win big victory in Illinois primary, judging by size so the vote. -, o Modern Etiquette BY ROBERTA LEE I 0 0 Q. Should ,a girl’s mother write an invitation to a man whom her daughter wants to invite to their home? A. No; the daughter’s invitation is enough, and the easiest way for her to do this is to invite him to dinner in her home. However, if the man is inviting the girl to his home, then a note from his mother is quite proper. Q. If a woman Is seated in a streetcar or bus, and another woman carrying a baby is standing, should she offer her seat? A. Yes; and if there are any men seated nearby, they should be extremely embarrassed for their lack of good-breeding. Q. As a wedding supper, where should the father of the bridegroonAjie seated? A. At the right of the bride’s mother. The first pheasants in America arrived from China in 1881 and were released in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

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CHAPTER THIRTY NINE SHELLY sat thoughtful for a minute. Then she opened a drawer, took out her straw purse, laid it on the record folder and dialed the telephone. She asked if she could see Mr. Carr if she came to the plant. Mr. Carr would see her. At the plant, Shelly was told to go directly to Mr. Carr’s office, and a dozen people spoke to her as she went through to its door, opened it. Four men rose at her entrance. Everett, E.J,, Williard and Mr. Jarvis, who was the plant lawyer. Everett came to her, and went through the motion of kissing her. "1 didn’t know you’d back,” he said, almost angrily. Shelly smiled. “I got back about four yesterday? It was hot in St Louis.” father scowledAThlm. “This is no time to pussyfoot!" cried the son. “Shelly, can you tell us where Talboy is?” “Why, yes,” she said quietly. "He went to Chicago on business. He left late Bunday evening—he told Mrs. Vandable . . .” There was an itchy silence in the big office. Sheily sat down, and the men resumed their chairs. She laid the folder on the desk. “Miss Browne,” she said calmly, “Dr. Taiboy’s office nurse—told me a little of the trouble here—what she knew—that this man had been told tie had a legal case against the company." “7 Jar vis m ade a go bbl ing sou n d. “1 brought the record over," said Shelly. "It contains all the data on him, all his examinations and X-ray reports, records of nis voice, made three months ago, with the notation —” She glanced at ner father-in-law, then at the lawyer "—that Dr. Talboy feared pulmonary involvement. There’s also a note to the effect that the man still refused to use the therapeutic measures provided by the Relra c t o r y against silicosis.— Would they recognize Craig’s foresight in keeping this record? "We’re glad to nave -that - material," said Everett quickly. "Oh, yes!” agreed Jarvis. "I don’t see how they can think they have a case!” decided Willard. "Lewis advised him that tie ijid," said E.J. morosely. "What we want to know is this —did Talboy > make Evans stand out in the rain Sunday afternoon and help nim with the fellow w’ho was hurt?" Shelly looked blank. *T must have missed out on something," she said m a puzzled tone. “You see, I was gone Sunday—” They all helped tell her of the man asleep on the tracks, of the way Dr. Talboy had saved him from further injury, ano then had done a fine job of amputating the crushed ieg. . . . “Well,” she said, pointedly, "it’s a good thing that he was in town Sunday!” The men all stopped to look at her. Thoughtfully. “What’d he go to Chicago for?” E.J. demanded. "1 don’t know. He didn’t tell |

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0 ~~0 > (Household Scrapbook | | BY ROBERTA LEE | t _ . o A Spool Holder A handy spool holder Is made by taking an ordipary brass curtain rod. run the spools of thread i onto it and fasten it to the wall in the same way as fastening a curtain rod to th.e door. Have the I rod of a size that spools will re- j volve easily. Tar on Linen To remove tar from linen rub well with oil of turpentine, or lard, let it stand for awhile, and then wash in soap and hot water. The Window Sash When a window sash becomes hard to raise, pour a little hot lard between the window frame and the casing, and also on the roller and rope.

Myra. Just that he could be reached at the Stevens.” "I thought you two had eloped,” said Willard with heavy humor, “when you both turned up missing.’ Shelly laughed prettily. “Well, that would be a juicy tale!” she agreed. “I'm sorry to spoil it But a long habit of telling the truth makes me admit that I went to St Louis —and alone.” She saw her opening and took it Looking innocently around, she continued, "You see, my uncle had heard of a new medical technique which he thought might help Mother. He wanted to try it, and 1 decided it would be best to discuss it with him in person. I really wished Stephen were here! 1 knew so little—but Uncle Adolphe was not bothered by such a handicap. He always knows the right person to consult; and even though it Was .a' .medial consul., tation—arid were advised'riot to attempt the treatment." It was, certainly, Uie longest speech she had ever made before, or with, Stephen's family, The three men looked a little- blank. "1 had never let myselt put much hope into it," she reassured them. “But Uncle hoped it would be successful, because he's afraid the Rideouts are liable to cerebral hemorrhage. He was pretty depressed Sunday night: I was glad to point out to him that the ones in the family who had had strokes were the ones who took least care ot their health, an uncle who drank too much.-andmymollier who worked and fretted too much. But Uncle Adolphe—” Everett Carr coughed. Shelly glanced at him, and tensely clasped her hands upon her purse. "Are you talking about Adolphe Rideout in SL Louis?” he demanded. F ~ "Why, yes. Do you know him? But, of course, you do! .He says . . “The Rideout Chemical company, Jarvis," Everett explained to al) the other men. “The family settled SL Louis—you say he's your uncle, Shelly?” “He’s a cousin of my mother’s. But, in our family, children call all the older men ‘Uncle.’’’ "First cousin?" “Yes.” Her eyes held a, question. E.J. and Willard were looking at her as if they expected a bomb to explode at any minute. Or, she thought later, as if they were ready to demand ’documentary proof. Everett leaned back in his cnair. "Does Stevie know Adolphe Rideout . . ." he gulped, “ , . , is your cousin?" "Well, yes, I think Stephen does know. Not that it makes any difference,” she said demurely. "Stephen is no snob.” Everett took a deep, steadying breath. “He should have told us,” he said coldly. "Why?” “Well—” Everett moved things about on his big desk. “No reason, 1 guess. But, well—you see, I thought there was only you and your mother—in the way of fam- ] ily, 1 mean.” /

Special Program At i High School Monday Hugh J. Andrews, principal of, Decatur high school, has announc* ■ ed that a colorful presentation of the arts,’culture and history of China will take place at the high school Monday at 1:30 p.m. The “Chinese Treasure Chest" will be presented by Kenneth E. Foster. ■ lecurer, artist, author and world traveler. His unusual background of study and travels in Europe and. Asia, his long resi- i dence in China and Bis academic training in six American universities gives assurance of authenticity. His theatrical activities vit- J afize the program. The presentation - will include a j display of rare and beautiful court robes, costumes and accessories worn by student models. A demonstration of Chinese writing will be given.

"That’s all there really is,” Shel- ■ ly agreed pleasantly. She stood up, T turned to Mr. Jarvis. “I thought : perhaps—in case there was a law- j suit, you’d want to have photo- i static copies made of this record, i Don’t let It get lost. Dr. Talboy f would be angry if anything happened to his files: he’s so painstaking with them.” She walked ■ out of the room, with four stunned men .watching, “By gum!” said 'Ever e 11. “I knew she had good blood—the first time 1 saw her walk!” Excitement fizzing in her veins, Shelly went back to the office and put in a call for Craig. By early afternoon, she reached hi m, and then remembered to talk guardedly. Something had come up, she p told him, some trouble ... “With you?” he broke in, his tone, anxious, ready—■ - fighting on your side. Tills was at the piaht." . ' . “What about your own square of canvas?” "Oh that bell has been ringing , every five minutes since I’ve been !■ home. And I’m doing fine!” His chuckle vibrated across j the wires. "Good! Well, I’ve some ' appointments—-but I’ll try to get [ there tomorrow evcmng. Or early on Thuisday, sure.” t . | ••That’ll oe fine, doctor,” she an- ' swered. ’Goodby.” , tie reached Norfolk the next night, and drove straight to Shel- j ly’s house; there were lights downstairs and he went in. Donald greeted his friends effusively—tor Donald—and Ike brought the doctor a stein of cold beer. Myra’sat where she could be seen through a window by any interested pass-ers-by. » Craig looked a little tired, but j not especially worried over whatj Shelly might be going to tell him. I However, when she had finished her account of the Bob Evans situ- j alien, ne drained his mug, and set ■ it on the tray with a crash, His black eyes were like coals. "How’s the chap whose leg 1 took off Sunday evening?” he asked tightly. The Vandables and Shelly looked at him, astonished. •'—— Craig got to his feet and began to pace around the room; the windows were open, and beforeoone ol them a tan blew softly. “I’m not crazy,” he threw at his listeners. “On Sunday, Bob Evans helped me care for that black boy; I thought he had a changed opinion of me as a doctor. I confess I asked him to help me so that he might see me in a different light; he’s made plenty of trouble for me with the men. So tell me! What happened? , Did the fella die?” “He’s doing fine,” said Shelly gravely. "But 1 can tell you what happened to Evans.”* “Shelly, honey . . .” protested Myra, as she might have warned a chud against going too close to a red-hot stove. - - Shelly smiled wanly, and brushed a lock of hair away from her face. “He has to know —he’ll find out. In tact, he knows already.” (To Be Continued)

Holy Name, K. C. To Receive Communion The Holy Nlme society and the Knights of CoMlnbus will receive Holy a body at the 7:30 a.m. mass Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic church. Members of the two groups will assemble on the first floor of the school and will march into the church. Fourth degree K. of C. members will be in full regalia. Third Child Born To Shirley Temple HOLLYWOOD UP — Former child star Shirley Temple gave birth to her third child Friday night, a 7 pound 1 ounce girl by Caesarean section. Both mother and child were In “fine” condition. Keklongas The St. Mary’s Keklongas 4-H club held their organisation meeting recently at the Pleasant Mills high The meeting was called to order by the 1953 president and election of' officers was held. The following officers were elected: president, Glenda Johnson; vice president, Carol Archer; secretary, Norma Bailey; treasurer, Carolyn King; news reporter, Mary Ann Jones: health & safety leader, Marlene Ohler; song leader, Judy Bollenbacher; pianist, Judy Williamson ; scrapbook chairman, Rita Ehrsani: and recreation leaders, Beverly Ehrsam and Kay Archer. The meeting was then adjourned and’ refreshments served. The date and place of the next meeting will be announced later. Sodbusters The first meeting of the St. Mary’s Sodbusters 4-H club was held recently at the Pleasant Mills high school. The meeting was called to order by Roland Wolfe, adult leader, and Norma Bailey. An election of officers was held with the following elected: president, Allen Bo wan; vice president, Jim Smith; secretary-treasurer, Glenda Johnson; news reporter, Mary Ann Jones; health & safety leader. Jack Bebout; and recreation leaders, Kay Archer and Judy Bollenbacher. — The meeting was then adjourned. Court News Files Appeal The transcript has been filed for the appeal of Albert J. Davidson who was found guilty in mayor’s court of driving while under the influence of alcohol and of reckless driving. He was fined SIOO plus $14.75 costs, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license wa’s suspended for two years. Attorney for the defendent is Hubert R. McClennahan. ' Estate Cases The estate of James Kitchen, Jr., has been opened for issuance of letter of administration filed for the purpose of maintaining suit for wi ongful death; The final -report in the Mary estate has been filed with notice issued returnable May 3. The schedule to determine inheritance tax’has tgen with refers imr tlu^countAV■ asse-ssor.gjfl’he-—m> i fiue* "gjiti<?'F i s -re tn r nafele- ■ M ay'T; Real Estate Transfers Ralph W. Hamrick -etux to Robert G- Franklin etux, 10 acres in St. Mary’s Twp. Robert G. Franklin etux to Ralph W. Hamrick etux, 10 acres in St. Mary’s Twp. Francis F. Huffman etux to Eatliel P._ Nevil, inlot 343 in. Geneva. < Herman Ehlerding etux to Elma Ehlerding, 80 acres in Preble Twp. Margaret Springer etvir to Gayle Bayserman etux. north parts inlots 224 ft 225 in Decatur. Floyd L. Rupert etux to Lee Moser etux, 1 acre in Washington Twp. Viola E. Long etvir to Lowell M. Long etal, 60 acres in Wabash Twp. Walter H. Gilliom etal to Frederick E. Lehman etux, inlot 792 in Herne. Herman J. Bosse etux to Samuel Bentz. 43 acres in Washington Twp. Sdmiiel Bentz to Herman J. Bosse etux. 43 acres in Washington Twp. Winifred Holthouse etal to William F. McKean etal, land in Washington Twp. Strut ton Place Inc. to William *A7~M6rgan etux. part inlot 91 in I>e> atur. Wilfred F. Ray etux to Myron H. Haggard etux, iiilot 22 in MonTee. --- Gustav Krueckeberg etux to Edward J. Hackman etux, .89 acre in Root Twp. Albert Geisel to 'Ruth G. Barrett etal; east parts inlots 155% ■& 156 in Decatur. — Clark W. Smith etal to Katharyne Nelson, land in Washington Twp. Katharyne Nelson to Clark W. Smith etux. 38.8 acres in Washington Twp. “katharyne Nelson to* Lewis L. Smith etux, 2.7 acres in Washington T wp. - ■ , Katharyne Nelson to Lewis L. -Smith., 38.8 acres in Washington Twp. . —■ Eai-1 A. Fell cutx ‘to Richard A. Ditto etux, 88 acres in Umou Twjp.

. Honored At FFA Convention

E"' ■•"'.‘j I J Arnold Gerke Arnold Gerke and Eugene Fuelling, both residents of Union township end seniors at Decatur high; school, were honored at the state convention of Future Farmers of America at Purdue university last weekend.— They were recipients of the state farmers FFA degree, which is the third highest of the four degrees attainable in FFA. The same degree was also awarded to Larry Schwartz and Gene Hindenlang, both of the Adams Central FFA chapter. Schwartz, in addition to this honor, was named president of section 2, one of the four sections of the state FFA organization. The state farmer award is given

Welcome Rain For Rio Grande Valley Nation Midsection Swept By Showers By UNITED PRESS Showers and thunderstorms swept a large share of the nation’s midsection today and answered the prayers of farmers in the parched lower Rio Grande Valley. Although the south Texas rains had abated, Brownsville, on the south of the Rio Grande, still re- ' ported .52 of an inch of welcome water. Showers and thundershowers also were reported over the southeastern. midwest and central western states early today. Meanwhile blowing dust storms in the Texas Panhandle, western Kansas and eastern Colorado abated as winds became northerly and weaker. A tornado was reported about 25 miles east of Lake Charles, La., Friday and at Donna, Tex., witnesses said a small tornado damaged a five-block area, ripping roofs from buildings. Temperatures over the central . portion of tbe country were considerably warmer today by 20 to 25 degrees over those of Friday in the Great Lakes region. Oh J y—northern-New England was due for below freezing temperaXOTICK TO AM. INTERJ-XSTEIt PERSONS: You are herebjj'notified that the Board of Trustetsi of the Town/d .Monroe, Indiana, will on the® 17th day of May, 1954. present to the Board of County Conrmfssioners of Adams County, Indiana, in the Auditor's Office of said County, a verH fied petition and mw wfiicli petition will pray that the following described territory contiguous to the Town of Monroe. Indiana, be In- - ne-xed to said ToWn of Monroe, Indiana; to-wit: Coni'inencing at a point 40 feet south of the northwest corner

KLENKS * YOUft INHUME t SUPPORT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

Walter W. Koos of St. Mary’s Township Democratic Candidate for Adams County Assessor ” A Life Long Democrat. A Native,of Adams County. Owning and Living on Own Farm. Never run for County Office. After years of Party Service asks for the honor of being nominated at the May 4th Primary Election.

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Eugene Fuelling annually to about two percent of the state membership. At present there are 307 chapters with 8,350 members in the state. To qualify for the award a boy must have earned the green hood and chapter farmer degrees; he must have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability; he must have in operation a good farming program, and he must have carried out Improvement projects on his home farm. Another achievement of FFA in Adams county was the first prise awarded to the Adams Central chapter in the state chapter contest. The Berne-French chapter placed second in this contest, which included 16 winners.

of the north-balf of <>he north-east-quarter of Section 4, Township 2« North, range 14 East, running thence south on the west line of «ald quarter section 144 feet, thence east 1185.4 feet, thence north 14114 feet to the south right-of-way line of Indiana State Highway 124. thence west along said line 11X4.4 fest to the place of beginning in Adams County/Indlana. All interested persons may app/ar at said time and be heard thepeon. BOARD OF TRI’STKEK of Town of MONROE. INDIANA ATTEST: GENE K. HIKE, Clerk-Treasurer APR. 10 Polio was the only disease that reached epidemic portions in Michigan during 1953. About 2.500 persons contracted the paralyzing diMass. - ' J! . Serving i CHURCHES °f i ALL FAITHS a.’ - . ® ■ f J WELCOME WAGON Phone 3-3196 or 3-3966. c

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