Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 23 April 1956 — Page 6

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Five Persons Hurt When Autos Collide Two Autos Collide On Narrow Bridge Five persons sustained minor injuries in an accident Sunday nt 6:25 p. m. about five and a half miles west of Berne on (state highway HB. Cars driven by Jesse R. Alexander, 30. of Martinsville, and Nancy Jane Smith, 18, of Bhrne. collided on a narrow bridge. teThe injured were Nancy Smith, abrasions on her face and neck; Bette Smith. 16. of Berne, a broken nose; Georgia Haeker, 18, of Berne, and Rebekah Liechty, 17, bruise on left ankle and a cut on the scalp, all passengers in the Smith vehicle, and Jesee Alexander. broken ribs. The Berne girls were released after treatment at the Adams county memorial hospital. Alexander is still a patient.

Public Auction Having sold our farm, we will sell at public sale, our personal property at our farm, located 4 miles north of Decatur or let farm south of Gerber slaughter house, on SATURDAY, APRIL 28,1956 Starting at 1:00 p. m. Oliver 70 row erop (overhaul needed); Oliver 2-14 breaking plow; 7-ft. Int. Disc; Farm wagon and grain bed; 8-fL single cultipacker; Comb. 8 stalls, and stanchions; 2-wheel trailer; pair auto axles; 60 steel poets; new fence; water tank; tank heater; 2 Farm Master fence chargers; 150-ft. IDK copper tubing; Conversion oil burner; ’ circulating pump; 3 electric motors; Honeywell furnace control; Sunbeam Clip Masters; 20 gs. pressure tank; 500-chick electric brooder. LIVESTOCK:—6-yr. old Guernsey cow, close-up; 3*yr. old Guernsey cow and calf; 4-yr. old Guernsey cow. springer; 6-yr. old Jersey cow, milking; ? weaning feeder pigs. HAY AND GRAIN:—BOO bu. Corn; 150 bales mixed hay; 50 baleswheat straw. HOUSEHOLD GOODS:—Grand table top bottle gas range; 2-pc. living room suite; antique cupboard; bed and springs; 9' x 12’ rug and pad; rocker; dressing table; 9x 12 rug; chrome breakfast set. MISCELLANEOUS: —Tool boxes; misc. pipe; used lumber; chains; tarpaulins; misc. tools, and other items. James & Rosemary McCagg — Owners TERMS—CASH. x Clerk—Edgar Krueckeberg Auctioneer—T. D. Schieferstein 23 26

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The Smith car was travelling cost and Alexander was going west as both cars approached the narrow bridge. Each thought the other was waiting and they colHued on the bridge. Damage was estimated at |75 to the Alexander car and *2OO to the Smith vehicle. Sheriff Merle Affoldef and state tiooper Walter Schindler investigated. Another accident occurred Saturday afternoon on U. S. highway 33 about five miles southeast of Decatur. Cars driven by Anna ML Buettner. 40, of Decatur route eix, and Ray A. Weddle, 29, of Wren, O„ were involved. Mrs. Buettner was making a right turn into her drive and Weddle pulled out to go around her. A third unidentified vehicle approached so Weddle swerved hack, hitting the Buettner car. Weddle was arrested for failure to yield the right of way. Investigating officers were sheriff Affolder and state trooper Gene Rash. Two persons were injured in a

one-car accident Friday night on a county road about four miles east of Decatur. Mary Ellen Longerbone/ 16, of Decatur, driver of the vehicle, sustained bruises on her knees and an abrasion on the right elbow. A. passenger, Dorothy Lambert. 19. of Decatur route six. suffered a cut on her cheek and abrasions on the forehead. Miss Longerbone lost control of the car as she crossed a railroad track. The car went off the road into a ditch. Sheriff Aifolder investigated. — PTA Conference At Geneva On Thursday Information Parley Thursday Evening An information conference for Adams county parent teacher associations will be held Thursday evening at the Geneva high school auditorium. Registration will begin at 7 p.m. and the conference will open with invocation and greetings by Gall Grabill, superintendent of county schools. A panel discussion on program planning will be featured from 7:45 to 8:45 p. m. On the panel will be Mrs. George Grunewald, vice-president of region fonr; Mrs. Robert Meshberger, director of district four-B, and Louise Brumbaugh, chairman of the exceptional child committee of the state. P. T. A. Organization. Following this will be a panel discussion on membership. On this panel will be Mrs. Grunewald, Mrs. Meshberger and Richard H&rkless, president of the Adams county P.T.A. council. The meeting will conclude with conferences on publications and publicity conducted by Mrs. Grunewald and on hospitality, budget and finance by Mrs. Meshberger. All officers and chairmen of the county P.T.A. groups are invited to attend the meeting, which is designed to give assistance to the local organisations. If yon have something to sen or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

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THE SLOTTED MUZZLE of Stanford University’s new "eancer gun" is trained on Patricia Steed, a research assistant, who sits in the power-driven revolving chair used for patients. The six-million volt linear electron accelerator generates high energy X-rays which are now being used in the treatment of deep-seated cancer at the Stanford Medical School, California. Dr. Clarence J. Karzmark (right) sits at the “gun’s" controls, looking into the radiation-proof chamber through a lead glass window. (International Soundphotn)

Past Governors Os Moose Are Honored Past governors and old timers of Adams Lodge 1311, Loyal Order of Moose, were honored at tfte annua) banquet Thursday night at the Moose home, with 253 in attendance. The dinner was prepared by the Women of the Moose, with the teenagers serving. Thomas Titus, past governor, was master of ceremonies, and Matt Breiner was honored as the oldest past governor present. Crawford Barker, director of the state Moose association, was the principal speaker. Friday night, the local lodge was host for the third district meeting, which is held monthly in different lodges of the district. Limberlost Legion of the Moose will hold a banquet and initiation into the lodge’s second degree Saturday, May 5. A class enrollment will be

held at the Moose next Sunday at 2:30 p. m., with the local degree staff and drill team giving the ritualistic ceremony. Members of the local lodge recently completed, redeeyratlng and repainting of the interior of the home. Temperalures Drop In Much Os Nation Light Rain, Snow in Part Os Nation CHICAGO (INS) — Temperatures plummeted to the 30s today from the Central Plains eastward through the middle Mississippi valley to the Ohio valley. It also was a little cooler in the New England states, the Great Lakes region, the Northern Plains and the Pacific northwest. But warmer weather prevailed in the extreme southeastern section of the nation, north-central Texas and parts of Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Snow flurries or showers occuVrW in''Pennsylvania and New* York State. Light rain was reported in Tennessee, the Ohio Valley, western Nebraska and southeastern Wyoming. The northern Rockies were swept by snow flurries. Houghton, Mich., was one of the coldest spots in the country at 23 degrees while Blythe and Needles in California were the warmest with 81 degrees. Other early morning temperatures across the nation were Boston 44, Miami 6s, Chicago 31, Denver 39. Fort Worth 58, Los Angeles 58, San Francisco 49 and Seattle 47.

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BOWLING SCORES Central Soya League W L Pts. Feed Mill 28% 13% 38% Spares —2B 14 38 Hot Rods 25 17 33 Dubs 24% 17% 32% Wonders 22 20 28 Farm Supply .... 21 21 27 Blue Prints 17 25 24 Lab 16 26 24 Bag Service 14 28 18 Master Mixers ... 14 28 17 High scores: L. Meyer 200 (525); (Ralph Stevens 192-191 (511); EZHutker 190-207 (564); Fepnig 1814500); Gehrig 199; Jr. Myers 193; D. Voglewede 189; Bayles 200 (528); Christen 184-192-196 (572); Morgan 192; Schnepp 177. Note: E. Hutker’s 207 actual and D. Voglewede’s 245 handicap scores were weekly prise winners. Bill Hutker had a ladder series 120, 130 and 140. Rural League W L Preble Tavern ........ 33 12 Plumley 29 16 Marathon -— 25 18 Farling’s 24 21 McConnell . 22 23 Sautblne & Simerman .21 24 Kenny's Ice — 19% 25% Willshire KP- 18 27 Faurote Home Builders 17 28 Holthouae Furniture -- 14% 30% High scores; Goelz 203-200; Bienz 221; Miller 205; Faurote 201. Minor League W. L Pts. Kohne Drug3s% 9% 45% Smith Dairy 27% 17% 36% August Cafeteria .26 19 36 Western Autp —- 25 20 35 Clem Hardware — 23% 21% 32% Schafer Store -—24% 20% 31% Moose —i-—-i- 20 25 29 Two Brothers 19 26 25 Decatur Ready Mix 13 32 16 Goodyear 11 34 13 600 series: Hodle (179-266-172) 617. 200 games: Bultemeier 203-213, Smith, Sr. 212, Maloney 203, Leuenberger 204, M. Ladd 222, Fisher 220, Heare 225. Notes: Hodle rolled a new high individual game of 266. Classic League W L Pts. Peterson Elevator 25 17 34 Leland Smith Ins. 24 18 33 Riverview Gardens 22 20 28 Butlers Garage —2l 21 28 Acker Cement .... 20% 21% 27% Burk Elevator .... 20 22 27 Seiling—Home Bu'r 19% 22% 26% Mies Recreation .15 27 19 High series: Gil Bieqz 647 (193-236-218); Erv Bultemeier 631 (267-183-181). High games: T. Fennig 210, W. Marbach 203, E. Reinking 200, R. Werling 222, L. Hoffman 203, Baumgartner 210, E. Korte 207, L. Schindler 202, F. Ahr 204-205, W. Tutewiler 221-201, R. Gallmeyer 214, L. Reef 236. SENATE LEADER (Continued on Page Five) soil bank appropriation — which Benson has labeled a "gold brick,” and "putting the cart before the horse.” contend the secretary already has the authority to set up the "bank,” which would pay farmers for taking land out of cash crops and planting it into grasses or trees. v , »

Proposal To Lease Preserve Slipping One Commissioner Changes Position INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — The propose) to lease the Hovey Lake state game preserve for oil drilling seemed to be slipping today. ißaymond Keim, of Chili, a member of the state conservation commission. who had previously backed the project, changed his mind add wired Governor George N. Craig he bow is opposed* to tearing the Posey county reservation to Mulzer Brothers, of Tell City. The telegram said: “It is impossible to drill the shoreline of Hovey Lake as proposed and not endanger flsh, migratory waterfowl, and vegetation, including cypress trees, by oil and sale water contamination.” The lease is being pushed by Doxie Moore, Craig's administrative assistant, and Harley G. Hook, state conservation director, who said wells would be bored diagonally from the shore under the lake. Moore opined that the governor, who had halted the lease proceedings after much criticism, probably will talk with conservation commissioners again.

PUBLIC AUCTION MODERN HOME — HOUSEHOLD GOODS As I am staying with my daughter in Florida, I will sell the following described Reel Estate and Personal Property at Public Auction, on THURSDAY MAY 3 - 1956 AFTERNOON Household Goods at One P. M. AFTERNOON SALE Property at Two-thirty P. M. SALE LOCATION—62O West Jefferson Street, Decatur, Ind. (Second property East of Seventh St. on the North side of Jefferson.) TWO BEDROOM MODERN HOME at Two-Thirty P. M. Well constructed one & one-half story frame house, 24 by 36. Bevel Siding, Asphalt Shingle Roof. Full Basement Automatic Gas Fired Forced Air Furnace, Gas Water Heater, Cistern. Living Room 12 by 15 and Dining Room 10 by 12 Carpeted wall to wall. Two Bedrooms and Den have hardwood flooring. Ample Closets. Bathroom. Modern Kitchen. Interior Walls Painted Smooth Plaster. Unfinished up stairs with 3 large windows, ideal for addition of third bedroom. Good Frame Garage 12 by 20. Black Top Alley. Nice Lawn, Concrete Walks, ample Garden Space. House in the best of condition. It is seldom a house of this quality and of this choice location is offered. Inspection at your convenience, phone 3-2796 for further information or appointment for inspection (house is not occupied). TERMS—2O% Cash Day of Sale, Balance Cash on Delivery of Merchantable Abstract of Title and Warranty Deed. Immediate Possession. Statements made on day of sale shall take precedence over any contained herein. HOUSEHOLD GOODS at One P. M. 2-Piece Living Room Suite: Lounge Chatr: Occasional Chair; Large Oak Desk: Firestone Tank Type Vacuum Sweeper; Floor and Table Lamps; Mahogany End Table; Large Mirror; Straight Chairs; White Sewing Machine; Bissell Sweeper: Studio Couch; Bookcase: Brass Double Bed, complete; Birdseye Maple Dresser, Chest, & Chair; Double Metal Bed with new Beautyrest Mattress A Springs; Square Table; Stand; Double Brass Bed. complete; Trunk; Bedding; Throw Rugs; Large Crosley Shelvador Automatic Refrigerator with interior Freezer compartment, about 4 years old, like new; Westinghouse Electric Stove; Small Electrical Appliances; Kitchen Cabinet Base; Clothing; Boots, etc.; Washing Machine; Twin Aluminum Tubs: Old Safe; Old Rocker; Leather Couch; 2 Metal Lawn Chairs; Dishes; Cooking Utensils; Ladders; Garden Tools: Some Carpentry Tools, and Many Other items too numerous to mention. This property is all first class. TERMS—CASH. Not Resonsible for Accidents. OLIVER T. JOHNSON — Owner Roy 8. Johnson—Ned C. Johnson, Auctioneers—Decatur, Ind. A Bryce Daniels—Clerk David A. Macklin, Attorney Apr. 18-23-27 May 1 153 So. 2nd St., Decatur, Ind,

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1956

Geneva Resident Is Seriously Injured Louis Baumgartner, 73, of Geneva, was seriously injured in an accident Saturday evening in Geneva. He sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung when the car he was driving collided with one drlv* en by Ronald Emling. 19, a soldier stationed at Fort Knox, Ky. Baumgartner Is in serious condk tion at the Adams county memorial hospital. Also injured were Emling and his wife, who suffered lacerations and bruises. Both were dismissed from the hospital Sunday. Four ohter soldiers who were passengers in the Emling car were not injured. The accident occurred when Baumgartner made a left turn off U. highway 27 in Geneva and collided with the Emling car, which was headed for Detroit. Town marshal Preston Pyle investigated. Jumps To Death At Ohio River Dock NEW ALBANY, Ind. (INS) - A 74-year-old Utica man, Louis William DeArk jumped to his death from an Ohio River dock Sunday. The elderly man drowned and Clark county, coroner E. M. Coots ruled it was suicide. Neighbors said DeArk had been despondent over illness.