Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 4 February 1956 — 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 ae Second Claes Matter • Dick D. Heller ........ ... President J. H. HelUi . Vice-President Chai. Holthouse ........ Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Rates: ». By Mail In Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, *8.00; Six months. 54.E5; 3 months, *2.25. By 'Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, *8.00; « months, *4.7*; 3 months, *2.50. By Carrier:'2s cents per week. Single copies, 5 cents.

• J. Bob Burns, $5, long-time radio sage and comedian la dead. The Arkansas philosopher, second only to WiU Rogers, in the field of combination comedy and philosophy, retired from the entertainment field about ten years ago and reportedly became a millionaire in California real estate businesa His radio program never was censured and his comedy was clean and entertaining for an entire family. Such entertainers are a rare aad priceless exception in the field of entertainment. ~ 0 O A book entitled “Freedom Os The American Road", depliqg with many phases of highway safety, is being distributed to schools, libraries and public officials throughout the United States this week. Sponsored and published by Ford Motor Co., the book is strictly a public service and contains no advertising of any type. Chapters deal with traffic courts, police action, Citizen committee action, suggestions for drivers classes, highway construction and other interesting safety classifications. Concrete examples of how safety was attained and is maintained in many localities are given in the book, which makes no recommendations as to which plans for safety are better. It is a book well worth reading and is recommended for all motor vehicle drivers, young and old. - o Support of the hospital bond issu petitions from every township in Adams county, to |he tune Os more than 4,000 signers, should* make us all proud of the fact that we live in one of the finest communities in the world. Attention was called to the people that we had unintentionally permitted our

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Memorial hospital to become far outdated by hospitals of neighboring communities. Response was quick- Volunteers organized In each township and a large majority, of freeholders Immediately took the first step necessary toward rebuilding our hospital into the finest in northern Indiana. This is positive proof of what county-wide community spirit can do. The people of Adams county have demonstrated it before, perhaps never so quick and complete. We have our rivalries in business, in high school athletics and in summer sports programs, but when a county-wide problem a, rises we forget these differences and work cheerfully toward a common cause. As long as we have our fine schools, churches and civic organizations scattered throughout the county, wS will continue to have that incomparable response to every common good for our community. p 0 rThe Board of Zoning Appeals is a group of five Decatur citizens, empowered with the authority to grant certain variances to the zoning ordinance in specified cases under the statute. The Board is now composed of Charles Cloud, Robert Yost, Deane Dorwin, Elmer Winteregg and Robert Gay. The job is not an easy one, but is one of the most important. especially in a city which is growing as fast as Decatur. These board members give free of their time and ability and do an excellent job of helping .with the orderly growth of our community. All meetings of the Appeal Board are public. We commend these five public spirited citizens for their contribution of time and effort on behalf of a better Decatur.

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- - - 20 Years 4go Today o—. „ 1 < February 4 -r- The midwest continues in the grip of the cold wave. It was 10 below sero in Decatur this morning. Herman F. Ehinger, chairman of finance committee, announces plans for financing the centennial. They will issue bods ranging at *1 to *I,OOO payable 1 good will over the next hundred years. Dr. Harold Zwick announces he will move his offices from Richmond to Decatur in the near ture.Seven cases of scarlet fever reported in Decatur and five in the county by Dr. Daniel. Charles Robenold and E. Moon are accounting all county property for insurance purposes. < frade in a Gooa Town •— cecatu.

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SYNOPSIS , Newly married Lora accompanies her husband. Wade Tyler, to his family home on Staten island after nursing him back to health from a serious wound he received while lighting as a Union soldier. She meets Wade's autocratic mother. Amanda Tyler, and Jemmy, son of Wade and his dead first wife. Virginia. Wade forbids Lora to Walk up the hill near the house but offers no explanation. ■— CHAPTER THREE LORA went upstairs more puzzled than hurt. The web of mystery that the members of this household seemed so busy weaving troubled her. A light, scratchy tap called her to the door and she opened it to find Jemmy standing there holding a plump bottle of liquid. Grandmother had sent it, he said, for her to rub on her hands. “Do I have to call you ‘Mama’ ?” Jemmy asked. “A long time ago I had a brother just a bit younger than you. He used to call me ‘Lorie,’ and that was a pet name my father used, too. So why couldn't we be brother and sister, and then it would be all right for you to call me Lorie.” He considered the matter solemnly, but he did not aay what he thought of the name. "Would you like to see my turtles?" he asked, and Lora expressed immediate enthusiasm. "I used to have some turtles myself when I was a little girt Run and get them while I move things around. He was .hack almost at once with a pan which contained rocks and sand and a sunken saucer-pool. Jemmy set it on the floor and Lora let her unpacking go so she could be introduced. to the three little brown-shelled creatures who had been jarred into pulling in their heads and feet. "That one’s Sir Lancelot,” Jemmy said, pointing, though the three looked exactly alike to Lora. “And that’s Merlin over there on the rock.” "Don’t you have a dog or a cat, too?" Lora asked. Jemmy looked surprised. "Oh, no. Grandmother doesn’t like animals. My grandfather kept too many. But turtles are very quiet, so she doesn’t mind them." "Now I've met Merlin and Sir Lancelot* but you haven’t told me the name of your third turtle.” "That's Guinevere," said Jemmy, •nd prodded the queenly one Into • •cranable across the sand. c 1955, by Phyllis A Whitney. Rcpi

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0— T 1 Modern Etiquette BY ROBERTA LEE o . « h Q. How can ene best develop charm and increase one’s popularity? A. You can take a lesson in charm' from a child. Don't be 1 afraid to be wide-eyed. Take an enthusiastic interest in everything, be a good listener. There’s no need to gush, but express appreciation. A good disposition is a great asset. » ; Q. My wife is quite accomplished on the piano. 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 to make the suggestion in your own hfune, but not wtes you are guests in another’s home. Q. is -a fourteen-year-old girl too young to serve as a brides-

“What —no King Arthur?" Lora asked lightly and was surprised at the stricken look Jemmy gave her. “King Arthur died,” he told her. Then he picked up the pan abruptly and carried it away, and though she left the door ajar, he did not return. . Poor little boy, she thought. To be allowed so few pets that he could be cruelly hurt by a turtle’s death. It was one more thing to consider. There were more matters she wanted to talk to Mrs. Tyler about than the one of turning herself into a fashionable lady. But she would have to feel her way carefully and save the most Important things until she was on sure ground. • • • The old lady was still in her wheelchair, but when Lora came in she nodded toward a more comfortable wing-backed chair beside the fireplace. •Think you can help me into it?" she asked. “You’re not very big, but you look strong enough." “I am strong," Lora told her. She plumped up cushions in the other chair and then helped Mrs. Tyler over to it The old ladj| ohmg . to her heavily, but she was apparently able to take a few steps and, with the aid of Lora’s support, she was lowered into the other chair. ■? She seated herself in a small armless chair on the opposite side of the hearth and folded her idle hands in her lap. "Was Virginia ill very long?" she asked casually. The twinkling of the needles ceased and the jewelled hands were forbiddingly quiet “She was not ill at aU. Her death was caused by a sudden and tragic accident Wade has never recovered from the shock of it This is a subject we never discuss tn this house.” “I’m sorry," Lora said gently, and the bone needles began to move again. In the face of the rebuff she could ask no further questions. “Bring that pad and pencil from the table" Mrs. Tyler directed. “You will need to write down a list of the purchases you must make in town. Right after New Year’s, when dressmakers aren’t so busy, we will get one in and have her 1 go to work on your wardrobe." Lora looked up from her poised rhitcd. y rmUxton puWtoer. A

maid at a wedding! A. No. f Household Scrapbook BY ROBIRTA LIB 8 Soapstone Tubs Rub a little linseed oil occasionally into the soapstone tube and slake, and this will aid greatly in keeping them in good condition. Be sure that the tubs are thoroughly dry before rubbing the ell into them. Odors If the frying pan has an odor from frying fish or onions, pour a little vinegar into the pan. heat it to the boiling point and then wash it in the usual manner. Chair Bottoms When cane seats are sagged, wash them with hot water and dry in a hot sun. Thia will tighten them. * Court Rews Marriage License Ronald D. Roe, 19, Washington township, and Barbara R. McBride, 18, Washington township. Wicks Estate The inventory of the Christens Wicks estate has Men filed showing 8482.42 in savings, 8817.50 in jewelry and <200.50 in household goods for a total value of 81,300.42. A petition to sell certain perainal property at private sale has been submitted and approved. Monthly Report Os Dairy Association Everett Rice, supervisor, reports the Adams county dairy herd improvement association had a butterfat average of 36.5 pounds," with 581 cows on test, during January. The 10 high herds: Rolandes Liechty, 67.3; Paul E. Liechty A Sons, 55; Norman Becher, 54-8; Albert Ewel, 53-3; Eugene Caffee, 484; Jesse Bhune * Sons, 45.6; Mary Briggs, 43.4; Martin Habegger, 43.3; Franklin Steury, 433; Arvenda and Larry Schwarts, 43 1. The 10 high cows: Mary Briggs, 111.3; Rolandes Liechty, 108.7; Roland da Liechty, HOE 4; Norman Becher, 107.5; Albert Ewel, 95.6; Paul E- Liechty & Sons, 934; Eugene Caffee, 88.7; Rolandes Liechty, 85-7; Martin Habegger, 85.6; Edison Lehman, 85.4. Adult Farmer Class At Monmouth Monday The fifth meeting of the Mopmouth adult farmers class will be held Monday evenin gat 7:30 o’clock in the agriculture room at Monmouth school. Subject of this meeting will be “Marketing and Agricultural Prices.”

pencil. “I’m not very good at fine embroidery, but I can make my own clothes. I’ve done it all my life." “So I have observed," said Mrs. Tyler pointedly. “1 think it would be wise to consult an experienced seamstress in this case. Someone who is up to date on styles. I would suggest an afternoon gown of silk foulard, perhapa And, of course, several wool frocks for everyday. In yellow and dark blue, 1 would say. No t that sallow brown you’re wearing. Then you must have an evening gown or two for such affairs as you may attend. Wade used to go to a great many balls and parties when his wife was alive —that is, Virginia. But 1 doubt that he will care for such gaiety now. However, something in a green moire might be suitable." “I’ve never worn green," Lora explained. “With my coloring—" Mrs. Tyler nodded.’ “Yes—l can see that you have not protected your skin from the sun. But a little lemon bleach will help that. And when spring comes you can carry a parasol." ‘ . At lunch Jemmy said, “I showed Lorie my turtles this morning.” He did not took at his grandmother. Mrs. Tyler put down her fork, “You must not call Lora by her first name, Jemmy. She is your mama now and that to the way you* must address her." Long lashes flew up as Jemmy widened hto eyes defiantly. “I will not—” he began, but Lora spoke quickly before he could bring down lightning upon hto head. “Please don’t mind, Mother Tyler," she pleaded. "You see, I once had a little brother and Jemmy reminds me of him. So we have decided that to start with we are going to be brother and sister. That way it will be all right for him to can me Lorie. Pm glad you’ve begun, Jemmy.” She smiled at him, but he returned her look solemnly and she had a feeling that he had used the name mainly to defy Ins grandmother. For once Wade came to his son’s support. “I see no reason why u» boy. should net calf her Uri« v that pleases them both.” "We will discuss the matter another time,"' Mrs. Tyler said, and again silence lay upon the root*. (To Be Continued; LpPUSTON-CBJiTVRT-CROBTS, INC.

Pvt. Alvin Johnson Pvt Alvin Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Johnson of Decatur, has completed his basic training and is now stationed at Fort Sill, Okla., for ten weeks in field artillery training. He will leave tor Hanow, Germany the latter part of the month. His address is: Pvt. Alvin Johnson RA 16513143; Btry. B, 387th AFA BN; Ft. Sill, Okla. Heavy Fire Damage At Muncie Friday Furniture Plant Is * Destroyed By Fire MUNCIE, Ind. (INS) — Damage was estimated atsAmillion today in the fire which destroyed a Muncie furniture plant, the Durham Manufacturing Corporation. The spectaqular tire was fed “by hundreds of gallons of paint and combustible liquids. It was visible over the entire city throughout its three-hour rampage, Friday.. Firemen battled the blase to a standstill just 400 feet from an oil company bulk plant where thousands of gallons of oil and gasoline were stored. No one was injured but William Summers had to leap to safety from the second floor of the two-story-tail, two-block-long .plant. Paint thinner dripping through the floor into the flame of a blow-er-type heater in the basement touched off the fire which forced the company’s 400 employes to evacuate. The company is a subsidiary of Associated Investments, Inc., of South Bend, and manufactures metal folding furniture. * Durham president and general manager Joseph S. Neff described the* loss as ‘'tremendous.” He added a board meeting will be called to decide plans for rebuilding.

v®"- ’’JIA », EYES DOWNCAST as they sit in court in Philadelphia, Milton Schwartz, 48, and wife Rosalie, 38, hear their sentences reduced in abortion death of Mrs. Doris Jean Oestreicher, 22, heiress who wed a Miami Beach, Fla., motorcycle patrolman. Each sentence to 11-22 months in Jail, instead of 3-10 years in prison fpr him and an indeterminate term for her. The victim's mother, Mrs. Gertrude Silver, who also pleaded no defense, got off with a suspended sentence. (International)

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Puctemattofi * "'■vwurpeß WHEREAS, February 8, 1956, is the 46th anniversary of the founding of thp Boy Scouts of America, chartered by the Congress of the United States, as a program for ail the boys of Amerlgt, and WHEREAS, thb Boy Scout program has affected Jhe Uvea es 24,500,000 American Boys and man since 1910. and now has an active enrollment of 4,100,000. and WHEREAS, the movement noy launches Its Four-Year Program, "Onward for God and My Country,” to give an increasing number of the boy Aof the nation experiences ’ and values that will help them to meet their future ‘ i more adequately prepared, and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America, is a greet force for training youth in strong character and good citisenship; NOW THEREFORE, I, Robert D. Cola, Mayor of the city of Decatur in the stats of Indiana, do hereby proclaim the week of February 6 to 12 as “Boy Scout Week.” and do urge our citizens to recognise the patriotic service being rendered to our community by the volunteer Scout leaders and to express their appreciation to the religious bodies, school organizations, veterans, association, fraternal groups, and service clubs that sponsor our Cub packs, Boy Scout troops and Explorer units. $ IN TESTIMONY WHEREAS I have hereunto signed my name officially and caused the seal of the city of Decatur to be affixed, this Ist day of February, 1956. (Signed) ROBERT D. COLE, Mayor. —lß

Additional Loans Available On Farms Additional Funds To Finance Expenses Farmers in Adams county may apply for additional loan funds available for financing 1956 operating expenses, R. B. McLeaish, national administrator of the fanners home administration notified Donald A. Norquest, the agency’s local representative, today. The loan may be used to pay a wide variety of farm and home operating expenses including the purchase of fertilizer, tractor fuel, livestock feed and seed. The loans will be made only to farmers who are operating units no larger than a family-type farm, and who are unable to obtain adequate credit from other sources. Applications may be filed at the county offices of the farmers home administration. The office serving Adams county is located in Room 4, K. of C. building, Decatur. All FHA offices have been instructed'to give prompt service to all loan applications. Norquest pointed dut that these loans are short-term credit designed to help farmers finance one year's opera tions. Credit is also extended by the FHA over longer periods to finance adjustments and improvements in farming operations. Real estate credit for purchase and development of family type farms, for financing soil conservation measures, and for the development, water ?upply systems for farm home, livestock and irrigation are also available. - r -Jf- V 4 * MAJOR increases in the President’s health program are in the field of basic research and expansion of medical school facilities, Marion B. Folsom. Health, Education and Welfare secretary, tells reporters in Washington. (International) ,

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March Os Dimes Balance last report ......82656.36 Mother's March (additional) ————.. 62.00 Rotary Club ... 38.00 Adams Theatre Cannisters 49.60 French Twp. (Mrs. Wm. Bertsch, Chrm.) 75.20 Apostolic Christian Church R. 4, Bluffton 185-47 Washington Twp. (Mrs. Ralph Bluhm. Co-Chrm.) 87.07 Washington Twp. (Mrs. Dwight Schnepp, Co-Chrm.) 30.15 Northwest Elementary School (additional) .... 17.57 Monroe Twp. (Mrs. Dan Striker, Chrm.) 155.00 Delta Theta Tau .. 5.08 Kirkland Twp. (Mrs. Russell Baumgartner A Mn Floyd Arnold, Co-Cbrm.) 110.34 Hartford Twp. (Miss Mary Schlagenhauf, Chrm.) .. 118.27 Hartford Twp. School 84.41 Linn Grove Cannisters .* 6.67 Linn Grove Mother'* March 29.08 Employees Decatur Industries 26.00 Employees Decatur Casting Co. 26.40 Geneva A Wabash Twp. (Mrs. Arley Sprunger, Chrm.) 639-21 . 84321.80 Preble Twp. (Sunny Circle Home Demonstration Club) Mrs. Wm. Kruetzman. Chrm. 158.55 Total 84480.35 Trade in a Good Town — Decatui

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