Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 298, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1955 — Page 4

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" I DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO., INC. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Poet Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller X.-- President J. H. Heller Vice-President Chas. Holthouse Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Rates: By Mail in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $8.00; Six months, *4.35; I months, *2.25. By Mall, Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, *9.00; « months, *4.75; 3 months, *3.50. By Carrier: 25 cents per week. Single copies, 5 cents.

Don’t drive as If you owned the road — drive as if you owned the oar. <..»■■■■ 0---Watch for our Fridays edition of the Daily Democrat It will contain the Christmas greetings of Merchants in this area and will be worth reading. 0 0 It's the last week before Christmas and time to be picking out the gifts for those you haven’t taken care of yet. Try the Decatur shops. They are tilled with beautiful gifts of every kind. 0 •h— We have been having a little snow and some rather severe feather for the pre-winter period but California is having earthquakes which we wouldn’t like too much. 0 0 Several floats in the recent parade for “Happy” Chandler, Kentkney’s newly elected governor, bore the words “White House — 1960”. Happy wiU find that a more difficult campaign than running for governor of Kentucky or acting as commissioner of baseball, but he’s a foxy boy and perhaps the signs were not just bluffs. 0 0 Dr. Homer Rodeheaver, 75, who traveled the sawdust trail for many years with the famous Evangelist, Billy Sunday, died Sunday at his Winona Lake home following two heart attacks. He was noted as a writer of hymns and as choir director he was recognized all over the world as a successful and sincere helper to any evangelistic service. 0 0 ■Whoever the persons are that are causing destruction in the restrooms at the court house ought to be reprimanded. A loss of several hundred dollars has caused the commissioners to consider closing the room at night. They have been kept open for the convenience of the public. Destroying property is a poor way to observe Christmas or to celebrate basketball victories. O 0 When you buy in Decatur, you get much more than first grade merchandise. You also get service and that is one thing the so-called wholesale catalogs can’t offer you.

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WKJG-TV (Channel 33) TUBIDAT to Sports 6 16—Jaok Gray. News 6:26—The Weatherman 6 : jp—Wild Bill Hickok 7:oo—Amos & Andy 7:30 —i>lnah Shore Show 7-46 —Ken Caravan 8:00—Milton Berle 9:oo_Fireside Theater B:3o—Circle Theater 10:30—Big Tovrn 11; 00—The Weatherman 11:10—Bp or tn Today _ Id: 16—The News, Ted Strasser 11:30—I Silent Partner Wednesday Moralair 6:66—Program Preview 7; 00—Today 9:oo—Morning Marquee 10:00—Ding Dong School 10- The (Ernie Kovacs Show 11:00 —Home Afternoon . 11- Tenn. Ernie Ford Show 12:30—Feather Your Nest >l*o0 —Farms & Farming I:ls—The Weatherman IflO—Newv, Torn Elkins 2:00— Film Parade I:3o—■Wdetor's Desk I:ls—Faith t» Dive By 2:so—Musical Momenta 3 00— NBC Matinee Theater i-jo flaata In Wonderland 4:30—W0H4 of Mr. Sweeny 4:os—Modern Romances 6:9o—Pinky Dee Show 6;30— dfwwdy Doody 9:0 "-fadeaway to Sports I:ls—Jack Gray, News 6:3s—The Weatherman 9:30 —Carol and Corky 6: 45—Patti Page Show 7:oo—The" Great Gildersleeve 7:3o—Eddie Fisher 7:4a—Km Caravan 8:00 —Highway Patrol |:So—Father Knows Best 9:oo—Waterfront 9:3o—Great Pro Football Plays 16:00—This is Your Life )o.3o—Mr. District Attorney 11-00—The Weatherman ■ft GO—■Sports Today 11:15—N*WW, Ted Strasser 11 30—I Stand Accused

Often times, especially with electric appliances, there Is need for a quick service call. If your merchandise has come from a local store, a service man is at yoiJr* immediate •isposal. It you have purchased from the discount firm, you may have to wait, sometimes weeks for a repair man. 0 0 Adams county will raise a total of *1,599,049 next year through the tax levy method. According to the Indiana Taxpayers association, most of the increase in taxes raised in the last several years has been allocated to school improvement programs and payment of teachers salaries. The association warns that “no one objects to providing our children with the best of necessary facilities for education,” but it continues “there should be strong opposition to needless cost”. We are approaching an era in governmental spending when it wouldn’t be a bad idea to think in terms es saving. Our present tax rate of more than $5.00 is above the state average of *4.75 and it is not difficult to forecast a still higher rate in years to come, if every citizen doesn't accept part of the responsibility and demand that the brakes be applied. 0 0 Tom Baltzell, former county auditor and prominent Adams county farmer is ninety-nine years old today. Mr. Baltzell came to this county-when he was a boy and has resided here since. The Baltzell’s lived in Decatur during his term in the Court House, but soon returned to his first love, the farm. Recognized as one of the best sheep raisers in the middlewest, he has for years operptetV one of the county’s most productive farms. Eight of Mr. Baltzell’s children are living and his three , sons, Dent, John and Victor are following in their father's vocation of farming and all three are successful large farm operators here in Adams county. Still active, as his advanced age will permit, Mr. Baltzell still takes care of some chickens and frequently walks about his farm property. We join his many friends in wishing this fine Adams county citizen health and happiness on his birthday and we sincerely hope that his desire to live to be a hundred is fulfilled. ,

WIN-T (Channel 15) TUESDAY Evening 6:00 —The News. Hickox 6; 10—Sports Extra 6:ls—Range Rider 6:4's—Douglas Edwards 7:oo—Eddie Cantor 7:3o—Warner Brothers Presents B;'3O—Navy Doe 9:oo.—Meet MiTTie . 9:3O—TV Reader's Digest 10:00—664.000 Question 10:30—Ethel and Albert 11:00—Files on Jeffrey Jones —• WEDNESDAY Morning 7: <lo—Morning Show B:oo—Captain Kangaroo 9:oo—The Early Show 10:00—Gary Moore 4., 10:30—Comedy Theater 11:15 —Arthur Godfrey 11:30—Strike It Rich Afternoon 12:00—Valiant Lady 12:15—Love of Life 12:30—Search For Tomorrow 12.-45—Guiding Dight I:oo—Jack Parr Show 1.-30 —Love Story 2:oo—Robert Q. Lewis 2:3o—lt’e Fun To Reduce 2; 45—House Party 3:oo—Big Payoff 3:30—80b Crosby Show 4 :00—Brighter Day 4:ls—Secret Storm 4:30—0n Your Account 5; 00—Bar 15 Ranch Evening » 6:oo—News, Hickox 6:lo'—Sports evtra, Groasanan 6:ls—Gene Auitry 6:4s—Douglas Edwards 7; 00—Confidential File 7:3o—Celebrity Playhouse B:oo—Arthur Godfrey B:3o—Dr. Hudson 9:oo—The Millionaire 9.-30 —I've Got a Secret 10:00—U. S. Steel Hour 11:00—The Whistler ll:3o.i—News Weather Sports MOVIES ADAMS THEATER -Blackboard Jungle’’ Tues. & Wed. at 7; 30; 9:38.

Buys Health Bond Help Fight TB Rg® CHRISTMAS xGRnTINGSreSsj Buy Christmas Seals The Decatur Elks lodge has votedl purchase of a *lO health bond, officials of the Christmas seal sale campaign in Adams county announced today. All proceeds from the annual Christmas, seal sale are used in the fight on tuberculosis and to provide free clinics and otherwise carry on the’ fight againts the “white plague.” The sale is condutced by the Adams county tuberculosis association. 20 Years Ago Today o e Dec. 20 —Temperature in Decatur was ten above this morning. The G. R. & J I. crew is repairing several bridges near Decatur. Senator Thomas D. Schall of Minnesota, vigorous New Deal critic, seriously injured when crossing a street in Washington, D. C. The case against Joe Everett nears close in court here. Both sides rest case in surprise moves. Edwin Bosse is prosecuting attorney and C. L. Walters represents defendant John M. Doan receives notice that he has successfully passed the stat# embalmer's examination. The Berne Bears defeat the Decatur Yellow Jackets, 37 to 16. The Commodores defeat Jefferson Warriors, 56 to 22. Court News Marriage License Thomas L. Spradlin. 20, Manefield, 0.. and Thelma J. Warren, 20, Shelby. O. Enters Appearance In the complaint on note filed by the Roanoke-Good water Pipe Company, Inc., against Garrett Shufeldt, Shufeldt has entered a personal appearance. Brief Filed Alva L. Kochheiser, plaintiff in a charge on a promissory note against Wayne Gaunt etal, has filed a brief In Answer to the defendants’ motion to make the complaint more specific and certain. Motion Submitted In the complaint-for damages filed by G. W. Vizard, administrator of the Thomas P. Halberstadt estate, against True M. Andrews. Charles M. Murphy and the Gladieux Oil Soles Inc., a motion has been submitted to make the plaintiff's amended complaint more specific and a motion to strike has also been filed. Motion Filed Newsom Trucking- Company, defendant in a complaint for damages filed by Jack M. Mahan, has filed a motion to be advised of the specific acts of negligence with which the company is charged. Complaint Continued In the complaint on promissory note filed by A. R. Ashbaucher and R. H. Ashbaucher, doing business as Ashbaueher’s Tin Shop, against Robert i|nd Bernice Juarique, a demurrer to the plaintiffs' complaint has been submitted to the court and has been taken under advisement.» Under Advisement The motion to strike out parts i of an amended complaint, submitted by Herbert H. Stoner and Helen Niblick Stoner, defendants in the complaint for damages filed by Leland M. Ramey, has been taken under advisement by the court. Estate Cases The final report has been filed in the Mary A. Beavers estate and shows a balance left for dis tribution of *7.658.14 to a son, a daughter, a grandson, and a granddaughter. A notice has been ordered returnable Jan. 16. 1956. In the estate Os Katie Becher. Mercer county, Ohio, with property also in Adams county, Ind., a petition to sell crops was filed and approved. Petition to determine value of Indiana property to ascertain if any tax is due was also approved. Value was set at $10,738.85. Final report was filed and notice was ordered issued re turnable Jan. 10, 1956. A petition to reduce bond and to redetermine inheritance tax in the estate of ’ Jesse Koos has been A request for partial distribution has also been submitted and sustained. In the estate of Anna lona Bowen, the executor has been authorized to expend the sum of *77.21' to pie federal government for social security taxes due for the period of Jan. 1, 1952 to June 30.11954. The schedule to determine the inheritance tax in the estate of Ellen M. Lengerich has been filed, examined and approved. The net value of the estate is $4,526.18 and heirs are 7 daughters and 6 sons. A notice has’ been ordered issued returnable Feb.. 3, 1956. Proof of mailing of notices in the matter of determining the inheritance tax of the Willard Hireehy Estate has been filed. The inheritance tax appraiser’s report' » - v

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has been submitted and shows *147.51 in taxes due from a sister und a brother. Net value of the estate is *3,950.17. p o Modern Etiquette | BY ROBERTA LEE I 0 -4 Q. When a woman is paying her first call on a new neighbor, how long should she remain? A. From 15 to 20 minutes snould be long enough. Usually a woman who has just moved into a new home has plenty to do, and she might resent too lengthy a visit. Q. Is it all right for a girl who is not engaged to wear a diamond ring on the third finger of her left hand? A. While there is nothing wrong with this, she certainly will give the impression to many people that she is engaged. Q. When applesauce is served with pork, should it.be eaten with a spoon or fork? A. It is better to use the fork. 0 q | Household Scrapbook | | BY ROBERTA LEE 0 <' The Christmas Tree Try planting the Christmas tree in a pail of dirt and keep the earth moist. It will keep the needles from falling so -sOdtr.-To viikke 'the pail more attractive, wrap red and green crepe paper around it. Rubber Gloves Before putting on the new rubber glpves, sprinkle them well on the inside with baking soda or corn starch, and they will slip off ( easily without sticking. Stockings , When laundering hosiery, avoid , extremes of heat Do not wash in hot water--or dry In the hot sua as both treatments will weaken the > fibers. Open House Planned At Extension Office , Open house will be observed at , the office of the Adams county agricultural agent Wednesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon this . week, it was announced today. The public is invited to visit the offices in the basement of the i post office building at any time Wednesday and Thursday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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* 7 Leslie Irvin Murder I ■■ ■ Trial Is Near End Acquittal Verdict Rejected By Judge PRINCETON, Ind. (INS) —The first-degree murder trial of Leslie Irvin, 31, approached its end today. The Evansville pipefitter allegedly has confessed six “Chinese execution” slayings, including the one for which he is being tried, the fatal shooting of W. Wesley Kerr, Evansville filing station attendant, last Dec. 23. A crowded courtroom of circuit court today heard lengthy and dramatic final arguments of the state and the defense attorney®. The state demanded the death penalty while the defense attorneys stressed technical arguments. The case cduld go to the jury tonight After the state completed its case Monday, defense attorneys asked Judge A. Dale Eby for a direct verdict of acquittal, but tjhis motion was overruled. The defense had scored, however, ihen Judge Eby sustained its moon to bar presentation of evidence pertaining to any but the £err slaying. i ? The state had sought to inject evidence about the murder of Mrs. Mary Holland in an Evansville, liquor store-■ Dec. -2, 1954.- She was Jhot in the head during a robbery |nd Irvin orally confessed the (nur|er, according to officers. ‘ San Francisco —The young blue Fhales grow at an average rate of 320 pounds a day. A. C. Ford Attorney ESTATE NO. .W<iO NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Katie Becher In the Circuit Court of Adams County November Term, 195-5. In the matter of the Estate of Katie Becher, deceased. Notice Is hereby given that Alexander Lysohir as Administrator of the above named estate, has presented and filed his final account th final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for the examination and action of said Adams Circuit Court, on the 10th of January, 1956, at which time all persons interested in said esI fate are required to appear in said court and show cause, if any there je why said account shofuld not be approved. And the heirs of said dededent and all others interested are also required to appear and make froof of their heirship or claim to snv part of said estate. Alexander Lyeohlr Personal Representative • Myles F- Parrish, Judge ’ !><-. 20-27 *

President To Return Today To Washington Plan Return Today To Prepare For Christmas Day GETTYSUtTRiG. Pa. (INS — President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower will return to Washington early this afternoon to begin their Christmas preparation in the White House. The first family had intended to stay in Gettysburg until Wednesday, but the White House explained today that Mrs. Eisenhower wanted to return a day earl yto make arrangements for celebrating Christmas. Presidential news secretary James C. Hagerty said that the Eisenhowers would drive back to Washington after lunch today, probably leaving at about 2:30 p. m. (EST) following the President's mid-day rest period. Asked the reason for the advance in plans, he said: "Mrs. Eisenhower wants tb get to the house to get Christmas plans formulated, so she decided on this afternoon rather than tomorrow morning." Hagerty said that the hospitalization of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Eisenhower, who is expecting her fourth child, had nothing to do with the change in plans. Barbara, wife of Maj. John Eisenhower, the President and First Lady’s only son, has been in Walter Reed hospital in Washington for more than a week. Her child is not

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I expected until after Christmas. ' Tiie Eisenhowers plan to observe Christmag at the White House with John, Barbara — if she can be there — and the three Eisenhower grandchildren, David,, 7. Barbara Anne, 6, and Susan, 4. After Christmas — and probably after the fourth grandchild is born — the President and Mrs. Eisenhower plan to head south for two weeks in the warmer climate his doctors have recommended to allow him' some outdoor exercise. The Chief Executive will meet today with Dillon Anderson, his special assistant on security matters, ip preparation for the national security council session in Washington Thursday. Secretary of state John Foster Dulles, who reported briefly to the Chief Executive.by telephone Sunday 1 bn the -NATO conference in Paris, will prdvtde more details in a White House meeting Wednesday morning. By mid-February, according to his doctors, Mr. Eisenhower should know whether he can stand the pace well enough to run tor a second term if he desires. - 1 — —» Former Geneva Man Dies At Chicago Robert Pace, 29, of Gary, former Geneva resident, died Sunday night at a Chicago hospital after • a long illness. He was a veteran of WorldW’ar II and the Korean war. Survivors include his, wife. Evelyn; three sons, Roger, Larry and Bryan, at home; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Pace of Geneva. and four brothers, Curtis, Jr., Jerry, Jack and Eddie Pace. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Geneva Evangelical United Brethren church. Dr. A. B. McKain officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn cemetery. Friends may call at the Hardy & Hardy funeral home.

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Gary Man Is Killed — Today Near Roanoke ROANOKE, Ind. (INS) — Milfred C. Calhoun. 47, of Gary, was killed today on U. 8. 24 at the north edge of Roanoke when he walked into the path of a car driven by Darrell D, Staup, 66, of Fort Wayne. Calhoun’s car had stajled and he was walking toward town to get a mechanic. Hl The Welcome Wagon Hostess Will Knock on Your Door with Gifts & Greetings from Friendly Business Neighbors and Your Civic and Social Welfare Lendera On thf occasion oft The Birth of a Baby Sixteenth Birthdaya EngagementAnnouncementl Change of residence Arrivals of Newcomers te City Phone 3-3196 or 3-3479