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We’ve had the first half of the old proverb; March came in like a Lion. 0 0 Slowly pecking away at this proposal sad that, the Indiana General Assembly with only a few days to go still hasn’t achieved any history making record. 0 o Indiana conservation officers have warned that ice is not safe on northern Indiana lakes and fishermen are cautioned to check locally before attempting to walk • distances from shore on the ice. —o The St Marys river is starting Its annual spring rampage early this year. Already there are reports that the river is out of bank In several places. However, there is no immediate serious threat of a flood. - * ' 0—■ Reports are that several new homes will be built in Decatur this year. Already contractors are making ready building lots and basements and slabs will be poured as' soon as weather permits. Building permits have been issued for several thousand dollars worth of new construction. ——• 0 Local stores are setting out displays of flower and vegetable seeds, which always is h good omen of spring. Soon there will be rose bushes and tomato plants appearing in the stores. A few flower seeds planted early will brighten up a yard about as easy as anything we know. __o__o Dog owners have been requested to much as possible. City officials already have received complaints of dogs damaging yards and with the planting season approaching, these complaints are likely to increase. Police have been authorised to warn owners of pets who permit them to wander into neighbors’ yards. 0 0 Spring and fall tax statements will soon be in the mail. County Treasurer Waldo Neal has almost completed the task of preparing the Statements. Payments are due on or before the first Monday In May. Those who pay by mail are asked to enclose a stamped and

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addressed return envelope. If this is not done the receipt will not be returned. • »-■■■■♦ ' With the beginning of the March winds and rains and all the destruction which could accompany them, it might be a good idea for all of us to take a look at our insurance policies. Wind can bo as destructive as fire. You'll feel better and safer if you know just what to expect from your insurance company if one of these March "stiff ones" strikes your home. q o For the first time in several years the Monday issue of the Daily Democrat had pictures of the final basketball game of the sectional tourney. Jamea Johnson, Decatur photographer took the pictures and developed them. The cuts were made Monday morning at the Lincoln Engraving Co. at Fort Wayne and were returned here in time for Monday’s paper. In a few weeks the Democrat will be able to do all of the processing in its own plant 0 0 There’s still a lot of fuss about the proposal to reduce the federal income tax of us common people by 320 a year. The same commentators who were singing the praises of a reduction proposal for holders of common * stocks a few months ago are now predicting all sorts of disaster if a much smaller reduction is granted to the ordinary workingman, And don’t forget, the Democratic party is championing the oause of the little fellow. nr- jyiiiiMygmss -0 inQ I iwmus - - .-j-i.-rr i. n ' There are still a lot of people who are parking their automobiles in the business section without inserting coins in the meters. - News moves around fast and almost everyone now knows that since Officer Adrian Coffee has been injured there is no systematic check on parking meters. That still doesn't relieve us of a moral obligation- if there are an average of 40 violators an hour; that is a loss of two dollars and hour or twenty dplars a day to the city. In one week’s time the city would lose a total of one hundred twenty dollars. Are you a violator?

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0 g 20 Years Ago Today 0 March >—Yellow Jackets lose to Fort Wayne South Side in the sectional. 32 ot 34. The bill to authorise local authorities the right to purchase school books is signed by Governor McNutt. The teachers residence at St. Johns School north of Decatur on Road >7 eras badly damaged by fire this morning. ®t. Joe of Decatur enters semifinals in the annual eighth grade tournament. They will meet Cathedral here Sunday atfornoon. Clarence Stapleton undergoes major operation at St. Joseph’s hospital. [Household Scrapbook I | BY ROBERTA LEE I 0 o Onion Juice To extract onion juice cut the onion in half and press in an ordinary lemon squeexer. The eyes will be less affected by this method and the juice will have a better flavor. Umbrella Handle The loose handle of the umbrella can be tightened if the cavity is tilled with melted alum and the stick pressed into It quickly. Hold it firmly until it sets. Paint Stains Equal parts of turpentine and ammonia make an effective solution tor removing paint stains from clothing. 0 : a Modern Etiquette I BY ROBERTA LEE l — g Q. I have been asked to be the godmother of my girl friend’s baby. Am I supposed to buy the baby’s christening clothes? A. In some cases, godmothers who are well-to-do will buy the christening clothes. But you most certainly are not obligated to db so. Q. At a buffet meal, should the" hostess wait until all her guests are taken care of before she fills her own plate? A. While she does not have to make a thorough check of this, she should be among the last to fill her plate. Q. Is it proper for a girl to give her fiance an engagement present? A. This is altogether optional. However, it is got customary. Wilmington — Fine asbestos fibers have a strength comparable to TMdbe of silk.

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CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR Katie sat back on net neelsand looked at Murphy. His black eyes watched tier: a little smile touched ms big mouth. She nodded. “That's right,” she agreed. “I suppose that does explain IL" “It could be a very happy marriage," said Murphy- “I wish one might be arranged.” Katie sat thoughtfully jabbing her trowel into the ground. Then she looked up. “I wish it could, too.” she said firmly. Murphy dropped the clgaret case wtucn be had just taken from tus pocket. "I’ve decided you’re right. Murphy," she went on, ner votes clear with determination. “I’ve Known tor some tune that Fred nas a quality ot genius, an ability beyond the average doctor's. He likes his work nere, and the people—but Fred would like any work and any people u be were tus own boss. He didn’t like being an assistant to a bigshot doctor, but—* “My ides . . began Murphy, sitting erect on the chair and watching Katie with jet-bright eyes. “I know exactly what your idea is," ana told mm. She eat on the grass now, and talked earnestly. "And I agree with you that Fred does owe a duty to the world. I mean, oe should be spending nis ability to its best purpose. Hes busy here—but a lot ot tus work could be done by any tuny good doctor. And Fred should oe as busy as possible doing the things only Fred can do—you know what l mean. There are other doctors as good as us is at routine work—and don't loupe tt met" “Katie, 1 never was farther from laughing at anyone-" "Well, I know what it is I’m trying to say. I want Fred to do worth-wmie work. He shouldn't be risking death from pneumonia or drowning m order to take a oaoy a tuberculous mother." "Os . . ." said Murphy softly, "lugging old McFadden in his arms up to the operating room." Katie smiled. “Did ue do that 7* "Certainly he did tL There’s nothing too memai tor Fred to do u it Has to be done and there's no one else bandy. It's all a part ot the total Shocking waste of his effort and time and ability." "Yes!" Kane agreed. “And what does it get him ? Some ot the peo-

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4 , s Court News Marriage License Samuel J. Shetler. 30, Monroe, j and Lovina A. Hilty. 28. Monroe. Claim Amended On motion of the Wolverine Insurance Co., plaintiff in a complaint against the estate of Robert L. Bryant, the claim has been amendI ed. Cause Continued I, The complaint of Otto Neukam ' against Sandra Marlene and Gerald Loos has been continued on mop tion of the defendants. ’’“Answer Filed I Albert Gillig, defendant in a complaint for damages filed by the g American States Insurance Co. and e Florian Keller, has filed an answer t and counter claim. » Citation Issued In the divorce case of Mary Lamb inert against Albert Lammert, a ■ citation has been ordered issued s for the defendant returnable March 4. ) Allowance Agreement Wilmer Gene Miller, defendant in t a divorce action by Donna Jean Miller, has been ordered to pay at- * torney fees and 37.50 per week sup- - port for the plaintiff and minor children. A restraining order has • been modified to permit the defendant to visit his children. Complaint Dismissed The complaint on account filed > by Lever Bros. Co. against Donavon Spencer has -been'distnissed on motion of the plaintiff. Costs of the

ple here like him —most of them do—but they'd still talk about him! And ne nas to keep that possibility in mind all the time: he's always figuring ways io avoid gossip. He cm ! even let himself get good and mad, wtien ne’s inclined to. We i have certain friends whom we like better than others, but I’ve seen Fred measuring the way he says ntUO to people so that his liking or dislike won t be evident- We can’t sit beside the same folks at church each Sunday—things like that. You wouldn't understand, but those are big items in a place like the Valley.” She picked up her trowel again "That s way I've changed my mind about leaving Jennings 1 think it would be a fine thing if be d go back to SL Louis with you, and open an office He won't want to make the move; but it just isn't right tor Fred to waste ms youth and ms ideas on a rather small group of ranchers. If be doesn’t want to open a flashy office such as you suggest, he should do somethin® worthy of his gifts as a doctor. He . . ." She broke off and lookeo over her shoulder. “I thought 1 heard a cm,” she said. “1 thought so, too." "Maybe it’s Fred, come back for ids bag." She began to work with more purpose in the flower bed beneath the dining room windows, and went on with ner thread ot talk. “I’m sorry I ever said I wouldn’t go with Fred tt he decided to leave Jenmnga 1 didn't mean tL I’d go anywhere with him. And U ne decides to go in with you, Murphy, i’U help mm make the move and . establish mmselt. We’ll cell our stuff here—the cuckoo clock and all mat sort ot thing. We ll have a i modern house —maybe just a oneroom apartment at first, but It will be up-to-date. And TU learn to be ; up-to-date, 100. I’U grow up. I’ve 1 got to. 1 know 1 look like a school- 1 girt, and talk like one; but I can learn to be grown dp. I’U draw my i back intow alack taut, and wear suits and tailored dresses— ’ with scarfs. I’U nave to learn about scarfs. Now, it 1 tuck one I into a suit, it only looks as if had I a sore throat But I can learn! 1 wish 1 were taller, and didn't blush. ' My ideal is to be serene and poised. I Dyou think 1 can ever learn that, Murphy ?’’ < “I Uke you the way you are." i "You Uke me, but you laugh at I me. I've never had the courage to

action have been assessed against the plaintiff. * ' Estate Cases *• The inheritance tax appraiser’s report of the Theodor Thieme estate has been tiled and a notice h has been ordered issued returnable * March 24. The estate is valued at '■ 332,808.57. Heirs are two daughters k and two sons. Proof of the publication of notices of appointment and final n settlement of the Philip Huser esd tate has been filed. The final re- ► port has been submitted and approved and distribution has been made. The executor has been orl" dered discharged and the estate is e closed. d Proof of the mailing of the notice r in the matter of determining inheritance tax of the Martin G. Bienz estate has been filed. The report l " shows a net value of 34,500.77 with “ 310 tax due from Rudolph J. Lin “ nimeier and no tax due from other “ heirs. A petition for the sale of personal property in the George W. n Cramer estate has been submitted 11 and sustained. The schedule to ■' determine inheritance* tax has been h filed with reference to the county r assessor. The report of the sale of ® personal property has filed ’* and approved. The final report of the Charles Grote estate has been filed and a s notice has been ordered issued re ’ turnable March 29. The report 1 shows no surplus for distribution, c

wear that off-the-shoulder dress, though it looks nice. You know it does!* “Very nice,"’be agreed. “And the things 1 do wear are Dutch. You know that, too! Neat, ano modest, and—DutcA 1 want to weeu a slick black dress, with a beautiful yellow shawl fringed in jet—aad earrings dangling!’* Murphy recognized ner description. "Are you jealous at Linda Kyle?’ ne asked, ms voice eolL Katie jabbed ner trowel viciously into lue Hower bed. “Os course I'm jealousi She’s everything a woman 'snouid be. Beautiful, and jusi a little sau. Friendly, but reserved, too. You don’t know each uung vie s tnimung the minute it pops into ner mind! But I'm going to learn. I’m going to unprove to tne point where 1 won’t nave to be afraid or women like Linda Kyle. Because i’U be just as interesting, myaeifl” Murphy laid his head back, and laughed aloud. "You’re wonderful, Kaue!" She looked up, frowning. “Don't you think t can?” “I think you can do' Just that thing!" oe assured tier. "Interest a lot of men.” She reproved him with a stern look, ana began to set the dahlia roots in place. But almost at once she began again to plan. Thinking out loud, she described the home they would have, shining, functional . . . "And I’U have really slick parties, clever ones—just right!" "When you get to M. Louis, Kaye,’ be asked curiously, " have you decided what to do about the women who will swarm around mu as a handsome and successful doctor?" “les,” she said firmly. "That’s why iff work so hard on myself. It i am attractive and interesting enough, those other women won't offer too mucn competition.” He laughed. "You’ve got it all figured out, haven’t you?" "YeMsirl DdwcMo US last detalL*6 ' “Katie, you're marvelous! But 1 think you ve mused one very important detail” She looked up, her gray eyes wide ’and dark- "What?" she asked tn wonder. “You've considered the other women in that new hie. But what about the other men? They'll be there, too, you know.” (To Be Continued)

Soviet Russia Dismisses Two More Leaders Two Ministers Are Dropped Because Os Unsatisfactory Work LONDON (INS) — Moscow ,Ra dlo announced today that two Soviet ministers have been dismissed because of unsatisfactory work. The broadcast, monitored in London, identified the two aa A. F. Zasyadko, dismissed aa minister of the coal industry, and A. I. Kotlov, ousted as minister ol state farms. It added that Zasyadko was rel placed by A. N. Zademidko, and Koslov by minister of agriculture I. A. Benediktov. The Soviet news agency Tass reported the decision to relieve the two ministers was made by the presidium of the Supreme Soviet at the request of Premier Nikolai. Bulganin. Bulganin reorganized the upper level of hia cabinet only two days ago in the first government shake-up since he became premier three weeks ago. The Tass report said Zasyadko was removed because his work was “not satisfactory" and that Kozlov was relieved because he was “incapable of handling his work.” Mid-Week Service At Zion Reformed The second tpld-week Lenten service will be held in the ZicA Evangelical and Reformed church this evening at 7:30 p. m. The Women's Guild quiet hour service will be followed. The theme is, "Christ Lives. . . and I, too. Shall Live.” “It Is a call to look into the life of Christ and to find in him the strength and courage to do God's wilt as it is revealed to us." Mrs. George Thomas will serve as the leader. The pastor, the Rev. William C. Feller, will give a meditation on “A Radiant Certainty.” A women’s double trio, composed of Mrs. N. A. Arnold, Mrs. Duane Ellenberger. Mrs. L. A. Holthouse. Mrs. Robert Houk, Mrs. Richard Linn and Miss A Hee Roth, will sing, “God So Loved the World” by Stainer, and “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked" by O’Hara. Mrs. J. Fred Frucbte will be at the organ. Every member of the congregaton and friends of the church are invited to attend. The Women’s Guild will meet after the service. London — The arable land of the earth comprises only about four percent of its surface. CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE MURPHY’S voice was like a soft ?ray leather brushing Katie’s cheeks, touching her skin to tingling awareness. She looked away from his black, knowing eyes. Confusion seized her, and panic overcame her mood of assured determination. She could not have named the things which Murphy s eyes suggested—yet those things troubled her, by their very vagueness. “I'm surprised,” said Murphy leepiy—she glanced at him, but be was looking at his cigaret—"that you haven’t found that complication here. The men here aren't jlind—and you are very beautiful, Katie." “Murphy,” she begged. "Don’t :ease me.’’ “I’m not teasing you, Katie, iarling. You are beautiful. 1 wonier if Fred appreciates you.” She laughed tn delicious confusion. “He says 1 look like an ad tor Ivory soap.” “But you do!” Murphy cried tn delight. “Good tor Fred! He’s right. Your immaculate quality, Katie—the clear beauty of your eyes, the freshness of your skin—your smooth hair —It does things to a man, darling. A woman, serene and untouched.” He rose, and stood looking down at her. Katie scrambled to her own feet, feeling as if she might cry, though she didn’t want to. . . . Yet tears seemed the only way to express what she felt. She feared what Murpny might say next, or do—and she was a little angry, too. Certainly, she was embarrassed. Disturbed. Confused. Words stumbled tn a rush from her lips. “I’m not an Ivory soap baby! And of course Fred appreciates me! He married me, didn’t he? Fred loves me!" she cried defiantly. “I'm sure he does." “Are you sure, Katie?” “Os course I’m sure. That’s why I want to do the very best 1 can tor aim. 1 want to learn to be everything any woman— all women —could be to him. Don’t you see, He had moved, ilmosf impcr-’ ceptibly, until now he stood close at her side. “1 understand, Katie,” be said warmly. "It’s going to be wonderful to watch you doing all that—tor Fred. But I’m wondering—while you’re in. a learning mood”—his voice took on a new note, half rueful, half quizzical—”U you couldn’t also learn to be nice to me?" “1 am nice to you, Murphy.” “Ac*, Katie!”

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luh. uispiay is a meuus sepa.ru i - - — —— King Os Cambodia Abdicates Throne Quits Throne In Favor Os Father PNOMPENH, Cambodia (INS) — Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk abdicated today ta favor of his father Prince Suramarit. It was officially announced in the Cambodian capital that Sihan- , oak’s abdication was brought on because the application of projected constitutional reforms had been “obstructed" by certain political parties. The 32 - year -old Sihanouk succeeded his grandfather. King Sisowath Konivong. to the throne in

She flushed a bright coral. “You know," he continued suavely, “1 was not thinking only ot Fred when 1 came here, hoping to persuade him to join me tn St. Loma You might have guessed that, Katie. You know I've always been a man to consider my own interests, and 1 usually consider them first. 1 was. this time. I knew you as a girl, Katie. And the girl you were has played a large part in my being unable to find a woman—the right woman—to be my wife. 1 want my marriage to be the culmination of a great love. The great love of my life. Now, seeing you again, 1 am sure—at last —that I’ve found the woman for me. That is why I’ve been unable to leave, Katie." She stood beside him, eyes downcast, cheeks pink, Ups trembling These things were being said to her, to little smooth-haired Katie in a blue gingham dress! “Murphy!” she cried harshly. “You don’t know what you're saying!” His black eyes were sorrowful now. “I do know," he assured her. “But don’t let it frighten you, Katie. You’re still unawakened to love —1 know that, too. 1 know so well what you will be when that wakening comes, and what you will do for the lucky man who has your full love. “1 know, too," he continued quietly, "what that blessed man would be ready to do for you. Oh, Katie, Katie, what wouldn’t I do tor you!” He threw out his hands in a gesture ot despair, and took a tew steps across the grass. “If 1 could nave only an ounce ot the luck which is Fred's so abundantly,” he cried. “Fred loves you. Perhaps it’s not the great passion you could stir in a man, but—yea—he loves you. He has you with him to encourage turn, he has you beside him, to give purpose and incentive to ms work. A man, Katie, can got anything ne wants, do anything, tor the woman he loves. And if she wants those same things, and works with him — Katie, don’t blame, me; it 1, want what iwurl ■I rified f Iw«» l /flight have it." Katie turned toward the house. “You d belter keep it in your mind, Murphy Hudson," she said in childish indignation, “that I'm Fred's Wile.” At a certain spot between her shoulders, she could feel his smile. She went on into the HouseThen her soft mouth smiled demurely. She wasn’t half as angry at Murphy as her conscience said

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a non process. (inieraunonai / 1941. In March, 1947, he put into effect the first Cambodian constitution. prince Suramarit, 59, has held various government posts since 1918, including the ministries of the Cambodian navy, commerce and agriculture. He also served as private counsellor to the king. Agence France Presse reported that Sihanouk declared in his radio address that “1 shall withdraw to the countryside and I refuse to carry with me anything from my palace.” The report continued that Sihanouk announced His “intention to abandon the power*and descend - from the throne, in order to live among my people a life which, from now on. will be humbe. like that of my subjects. Democrat er ant Aas Bring Results

she should be. Because even her conscience knew that all women were the sort to let a man declare his love. They might not knowingly invite such a declaration, but given a chance to hear it—they all liked it. And maybe this was only a step in her growing up. She'd said she meant to grow up, and be like — Didn’t men tell Linda Kyle that they admired her 7 That they loved her 7 Os course she would let them say such things, and had! As for women like Mirandy . . . Now, Katie could laugh. She did laugh. A man telhng a woman that he loved her need mean only that she was lovable. She could tilt her clun a notch higher and go on. • • • It was two-thirty when Fred discovered that he had left tils bag on the table at home. Ho snapped his lingers in exasperation at himself. His bag was like an extension of his ngnt arm; bow could ne have forgotten it 7 Well, he'd pick it up on his way to answer the call from Labadie. No telling what he’d find there B- — His house seemed as drowsy as the rest ot the street when he pulled up at the curb. He went in through the side door, and called softly co Katie. She sometimes took a nap in the afternoon; it sne were sleeping he’d not want to waken ner. But the house was very still, and over that stillness came the muted sound of voices —he followed them to the dining room, and stood looking out through the window at the scene in the yard. Murphy was stretched out on the long chair, his hands folded behind his black head, and Katie was working in the flower bed right beneath the window. Fred did not mean to listen without making his presence known, but he also hesitated to interrupt too rudely—he’d wait for a break in their talk. Five minutes later, frowning, biting at the corner of his lip, he turned and went back to the hall. He picked up his bag and let himself out ot the house, slipped his car away from the curb and turned it «eto the sWbet which led to the * . highway. Through the Windshield ■ his eyes touched the gray-green slope of the nearest mountain. Katie’s water-clear voice still sounded in his ears. Fred, she claimed, had a duty to the world. Katie, she said, was going to see that her husband fulfilled that duty, and that he would not waste his time on hick friends, hick patients— (Jo Be Continued;