Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 247, Decatur, Adams County, 19 October 1956 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT T ' Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CQ., INQ. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Poet Office as Second Clans Matter Dick D. Heller .—— President J. H. Heller Vice-President Chat. Holtbow Secretanr-Treaaurer ftubftcrlDtion By Mail in Adamo and Adjoining Cop-aties: One year, |300; Sin months, HAI; 3 months, nit. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: Qdb year, |g.oO; « months, >4.76; 3 months, 3XBO. By Carrier; >• cents per week. Single copier, I eentg.

David Wiseman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wiseman and a student at Decatur Catholic school, who met a tragic death recently han left as a memorial a lasting Christian impression on his classmates Any death of a young man of sixteen is tragic, but the memories which he has left should serve as a soothing ointment to his family gpd countless friends. Here are only a tew statements from those who knew him best, his school chums. “Dear Dave, You left us quickly without saying your good-bye. But then, you did leave us your smile and the pleasant memories of eleven years of friendship. We knew you as a elaaomato, and a fine one; but we also knew you as a friend and pal. We knew you as a kid growing up along with us, we knew you as a boy - w>o loved life and loved every bR of living It. We knew you as all these things and loved yon for it, but God loved you more because He took you to Hint. We only have the memories now which you left us. but they are pleasant ones and that's the best part of it. Maybe some day, we’ll all be together at our reunion in heaven. Your Classmates “A person goes to school with a boy for eleven years and ho thinks he knows him, but how many really know the hidden characteristics of one's classmates. So many deeds co unnoticed and are taken for granted ’tai something happens to make 4 person stop to’think. “How many ever stopped to think how hard it was for Dave to smile when things went wrong, but he always did. How many stopped to figure out how much of his own time he gave to help' others. "Dave’s life is just beginning

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now apd I kpow it w«| be a kap»y one because ho won * good boy. God wanted him so ho called him early. "Dave might have been small is stature, but in spirit and friends, ho was overwhelming. Dave’s death eng serve as a warning to all of us to be prepared—ago makes no difpropcp r- Dave wgs ready, pro we? "Friendly, cheerful, ce-epersk live—these are just some of the characteristics that belong to Dave. Whenever help was needed, a cal! on him produced the results without any fuss or show. He has gone to meet the God whom we must all meet some day. “1 had a friend in the junior • 5 class Whom I would see at weekday Mass. He looked to me so timid and " small, But deop in his heart, he loved usalL But always helped a friend in, J . need And on his Rosary, ho would say every bead, To him, God was so good, I wish that I too might be as good.” - ... ... O ..--Q — Ike's boat-tails mus be dragging the ground from the action of many Indiana G.O.P. candidates, who are grabbing on at the last minute in an effort to save their own political life. Let’s look at .the record and see what these same Republicans were saying and doing three years ago. Almost every Eisenhower major political achievement was made possible by Democrats in Congress, because these Democrats placed their Country first. It appears that the weight of so many hang-ers-on might strain the heart of even a healthy candidate.

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CHAPTER 34 ■Vjnru, have • look tor some W o ther ammunition, now that 1 have the smallpox vaceine," Eklund said to McKinstry M he blew out the light tn his luartera "Maybe two such pieces nt luck are too much to hope tor —but we’U see." t Ha led the way, keeping to the shadows, to where Dolf Kinney's big storehouse squatted monstrous cm the prairie. Not the store, which was open at regular hours to the public, but to the supply building where only trusted employees wen ever allowed to enter. “You think then’s something then that he’s holding back?” the captain demanded. "Nothing like finding out, is then?” “The man talks sense," McKinstry murmured. “When you’re tn hot water up to your neck, a little mon will scarcely parboil you." Impulsively he moved across to • window and reached to try it, and turned at the thud of a clubbed gun barrel laid alongside a skull, to see Eklund bending over a fallen guard. The tumbled man still clutched a gun in his own hand. “He aimed to shoot first and ask questions afterward,” Eklund explained. “You’ll never make a really good soldier, Bill, until you learn to protect your rear.” "Unless I keep you around, I’ll never have the chance to learn," McKinstry agreed, disengaging the revolver from the clutching fingers. Taking the fallen man’s belt, he used it to fasten his hands behind his back, then rolled him Into a patch of deeper shadow. Eklund had the window open by then, and they climbed through and closed it behind them. The mingled smells of many kinds of merchandise reached their nostrils, and there were vast supplies stacked everywhere, plied almost to the ceiling, boxes and bales and barrels, with only narrow aisles between. It was plain that Dolf Kinney had prepared against a long and possibly hard winter. Not much light filtered in, but with eyes accustomed to the gloom they could make their way around. It wouldn’t do to light a lantern. "1 never Imagined that he had half so much stuff,” McKinstry

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murmured. "Now what T" ”1 don't exactly know," Eklund confessed. "But it should be her* somewhere. The thing is to find it" “Almost anything ought to be here somewhere," McKinstry agreed. “How could It help It? Whatever tt is!" “And here, I think, it la," Eklund added, lifting down a heavy wooden box from a pile of several It was securely fastened, but they found a bar and pried loose the top boards, and the markings on the box were confirmed. Here was the missing ammunition—enough to supply the fort, to delight the major's heart. “So this was your hunch?" McKinstry asked. “And not too surprising, when a man comes to know our trader, whose mind apparently runs on the principle of a pack rat. Though you seem to be the only one who has used his head to think with. What do we do now?” The answer came, unexpectedly, from the yawning doorway. “You gentlemen will consider yourselves under arrest!" Blake’s voice rapped at them from the gloom, where the faint light glinted cm drawn guns. At least a dozen troopers were behind the major, who was peering in at them. "Captain Stockett, disarm, the prisoners!” • • • “Now that is what I caff a pretty example of duplicity! Os course It couldn’t be otherwise, with such a pretty girl involved —and the major's sister, at that!” Helen swung about, startled, but instantly masking it al the drawling voice and mocking face of the Ape, That Stockett had observed the departure of McKinstry and ;the doctor there could be no dojjbt, and reading the look in his eyes, her heart skipped a beat. "Os course my eyes may be playing me tricks," Stockett went on. “But it would almost seem that I have stumbled onto mutiny, at the very least—or would treason be a better word? If I was to raise the alarm, now, or call the major, as I really should “Wen, why don’t you?” Helen demanded. She had control of herself by now, and there was a biting edge of scorn in her voice which brought sudden color to the Ape's face. “Maybe I will,” he agreed, with provoking dclibcrataiMM. T

Zion Reformed Church Marks Laymen's Sunday Laymen’s Sunday will be observed in the Z|on Evangelical and Reformed Church in the Sunday morning worship service when laymen of the congregation will be In charge of the service. Laymen’s Sunday is observed throughout the denomination as well as in those Protestant denominations affiliated with the national council of churches. ’ Members of the churchmen’s brotherhood will participate in the service. Robert Kershner, vicepresident of the brotherhood will give the call to worship and invocation. Wesley Lehman will load in the responsive reading, the scripture lesson will be given by Albert Brushwiller, and J. Henry Graber will Igjyl in the morning prayer. The messages of the morning will be given by Kirsch, president of the local brotherhood, and Thomas Adler. A men’s chorus will'present two numbers, "Sound the Battle Cry” by Sherwin, and "Shepherd of Israel” by Stebbins. All members of the church are urged to attend. . J . x lfyou have something to eel lor rocups for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad- It brings -esnlta.

should, of course. But then, Fm r>niy human, like other men, and if they forget duty in the shine of bright eyes, perhaps I could do the same—if it seemed worth My while." He was moving toward her, an unpleasant smile on his face, and the post seemed very dark and lonely at this hour. She fell back a step, but now the walls of the stockade cut off further retreat "Stay where you are!* sh* panted. “Don’t come any doser!" “Why not?" His voice was mocking. “Surely you have some kisses for me? If a man turns derelict in his duty, there teas to be a reason and a good reward!* She dosed her eyes, then darted suddenly to one side, evading his grasp, but he was close after her as she ran Suddenly she spun about and faced him. "If you touch me, I’ll scream!* she warned. Hte eyed her uncertainly, keep* Ing his distance. Then he laugbwas a good Huff," be said. "Now that you’ve made it—" "I mean it," she retorted, and again his laugh was uncertain *Tf you call, Fll have some in* teresting information for your brother!" "Go ahead and tell him,** she taunted, and this time his laugh was mocking. "You think you've held me tn play long enough that they have a safe start,” he said. "That’s where you’re mistaken I over* heard them talking, and they're going to town first It will be easy to catch them there." The major's voice came sharp, ly, then he was stumbling toward them, half-asleep, not fully clothed. “Helen!" tee exclaimed. “Stockett! What is the meaning of this?" Stockett’? voice came smooth and plausible as he saluted. “Something roused Miss Blake, sir, and caused her to investigate, apd she called me to take a look," ha explained. “It saemi that the prisoner has escaped—apparently with the assistant* and connivance of Captain McKinstry!” Helen watched, frozen, while swift orders were given, and th< two swept away at the head .of s dozen troopers. Then, hurrying to the stables, she began frantically to throw a saddle op W own whtfe

Chicago Teenagers Face Court Trials Young Gang Charged In Death Os Youth CHICAGO (UP) — Authorities today blamed foolhardiness and a March “tor excitement" aa the motlvatlag forces behind a teenage gun and Unite battle that killed one i youth »«d injured two ethers. Meanwhile, State’s Atty. John : Gutkneeht said be would Slo charges ot murder, manslaughter and conspiraey against about 14 youths Involved In the street brawl death ot Wan-on White, 11. “This was a gang affair and the responsibility for It Is a gang one." Gutknecht 8*14." We’re going to prosecute all identified in the gang assault." Frederick R. Kruse, 18, an air force enlisted man on leave, eon fessed slaying White by shooting him with a .22-caiiber revolver. Wounded were Edward Melant Jr., shot in the chest and arm, and Richard Bukevic, 18, slashed by a knife across the face. Conflicting stories es the outbreak were heard by police, but the attitude of the teen-agers was summed by Edward Stach, 17, to police. "They tell you 'You're going out pn a rumble with ns, aren’t you?" Stack said. "You have to go ... 1 you just can’t say no.** Stach also explained terms like "rumble’’ and “jam” to police, saying “ramble” meant a willingness to battle in a gang brawl which might arise. An inquest into the slaying was to continue today. Kruse, on the advice of attorneys, refused to testify. Improper Lighting Blamed For Wreck Improper lighting on the rear of a moving vehicle was given as the cause of an accident on state highway 118 three and a half miles west of Berne Thursday at 7.p.m. A ear driven by J. C. Augsburger, 80, of Berne route one, crashed into the rear of a tractor pulling a corn picker. The tractor was operated by Palmer M. Augsburger, 48, of Berne route one. Damage resulting from the impact was estimated at S2OO to the car, 1200 to the tractor and 8860 to the corn picker. Palmer Augsburger was charged with operating a vehicle with improper rear lighting. He will appear in Berne J. P. court. Monday. Sheriff Merle Affolder and state trooper Al Coppes, who investigated the accident issued a warning to local farmers about the danger of operating tractors oh public highways after dark unless they are properly lighted in the rear. They pointed out that it is against the law to do so.

CHAPTER 35 lUKJKIN9TRT stared. startled IVI and momentarily speechless, as Blake's voice rapped at them from the doorway of Kinney's storehouse. Then, as Stockett moved to carry out his orders, the captain found his voice. *Tve heard of returnin’ good lor evil, Major,** he drawled. "But seems like you've kind at got the whole deal in reverse.” “What do you mean?” Blake mapped. "I find you with a man whom you helped to escape tn open defiance of my orders, the two at you unlawfully breaking and entering—” - "Fm in hearty agreement with you an the way, Major, as to the facts,” McKinstry interrupted. "But have a look at what we’ve found! All the ammunition and MMM that you've been worrying about for weeks, and which was said never to have arrived! AB stacked here as neat as you please, and. Judgin' by the cobwebs co some of the boxes, they’ve been here for quite a spell Have a look for yourself!” Major Blake stared. Then, with a sudden exclamation, he entered and had Ms look, McKinstry showing him about with an exaggerated politeness. "tt was Mr. Eklund’s idea,” McKinstry added. “And this is a case where events clamor above words. Harlow Blake’s icy calm did not desert him, though it was plain that he was thinking hard. Few men enjoy being told, howover Indirectly, that they have been duped. With the troopers as witnesses, the story would be common property for everyone under his command before the next day was out. “You appear to have made a valuable discovery, however unorthodox your procedure,” be granted. “Which does not tn any way mitigate the seriousness of your offense. You will both be held for court-martial—” They had moved back outside the warehouse, and now there eame a second unlooked-for interruption. This one appeared equally surprising to the major. “Harlow Blake, are you a man * a machine?” Helen demanded, and came quickly down off her horse. “I just heard what Bin and Erd found for you, and that's the jwnfrs you give them! You ought to be ashamed of yourself! rm ashamed of you!” "Helen!” Asperity crackled in Make’s voice. “What are you doMg here—at this hour? I told to so to bed.”

Three Men Die In Navy Plane Crash Plane Is Crashed In Antarctic Thursday CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (UP) — A U. 8. Navy Neptune which crashed In the Antarctic with the loss of three men killed and five Injured suffered mechanical trouble before Its flight south, it was reported today. A Christshureh newspaper said the heavily loaded plane also had to use 18 JATO rockets on its take off from here — twice the number used by other planes. The big navy patrol plane carrying supplies for a new Antarctic expedition crashed during an attempted landing Thursdays! McMurdo Sound airstrip where a “white out” bllssard virtually cut off The plane was one of six which had flown front Christchurch to the Williams air operating facility in the opening phase of this year’s South Polar explorations. A dispatch reaching here Thursday said the six planes barely made the airstrip in time. The Neptune’s flight south was delayed for about an hour Wednesday while the cjew and ground staff worked on' what apparently was a leak in the hydraulic system operating its ski landing gear, w The navy |n Washington listed the dead as: Lt David M. Carey, husband ot Mrs. Norms Carey, Warrington, Fla.; aviation machinist mate 1-f Marion O. Mane, husband of Mrs. Minnie B. Marse, Waxhaw, N. C.; aviation electronics technician 1-c Charles S. Miller, husband of Mrs. Carol Ann Miller, Providence, R.l. Hitch-hiker HOLLAND, Mich. — (UP) —Art Sas drove his foreign-made sports car several miles before he stopped to check the strange sounds coming from under the hood. A cat was lying inside next to the motor.

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_ "For one thing, rm here to tell you that the man you’re trying to arrest is the man who la going to be your brother-in-law,” Helen retorted promptly. “Bill practically proposed to me this evening, and with him having come to his senses at last, do you think Pm going to have him locked up now?” Eklund, observing the startled look on Blake's face, hid a grin. Events were coming fast, and the major’s calm was buckling under these assaults. But there was still another for him to weather. A voice lifted in song from somewhere close at hand, a mildly bawdy song known to the horse cavalry, sung considerably offkey but making up in volume what it laCKed tn harmony. Then Script Nyman lurched into sight, clutching one of the bottles of whiskey Kinney had given him. It had been a long while since he’d gone on a drunk, and he was making this a good one. “Shut that fool up!” Blake exclaimed furiously. "There's enough to distract a man without having to listen to an inebriated sot!” “Intlbreated sot, is it?" Nyman had overheard, and now, with a truculence which he would never have dreamed of when sober, he pushed forward, impatiently shaking off a trooper who sought to detain him. Planting himself square-footed, he stared owlishly at Blake. "Sure Fm drunk, if that’s what you mean,” he went on, giving no time for an answer. “But why’m I drunk? I'll tell you. Because Dolf Kinney wanted me drunk. And why’d Dolf Kinney want me drunk? So’s Fd forge that letter ’bout the doctor for you. Major! Thash why!” It didn’t take long to get the story. Blake questioned him sharply, listening with rising anger as the details unfolded.. But he could be magnificent cm occasion, and he demonstrated it now in making amends. “My apologies, gentlemen,” he said. ‘To you, too, Mr. Nyman, for my remark, which I see was in-timed. And to you, Helen. It seems that I’ve been hoodwinked properly. Fm sorry for what has occurred, Mr. Eklund, and I only hope that you'll forget it You seem to have grasped what was going on far better than 1. So before taking any further action, tn regard to the Indians, I would appreciate any suggestions that you may have to give.” “In regard to these stores of ammunition sir. It seemed likely

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Girl Scout News All members of Girl Scout troop 4 are asked to meet at the De-, catur high school, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, for transportation to the Girl Scout round-up. Brownie troop 26 met Monday after school at the Lincoln school. We chose Unda Garwood as president, Übby Minch as secretary. Judy Krick aa treasurer, and Carol Frlsinger as scribe. We played a get acquainted game and started to learn our Brownie promiae and song. We talked about the roundup party to be this Saturday, and were reminded by our leaders to have our permission slips. Wo closed with the Brownie areh. Scribe: Carol Frlsinger. Troop 8 of the G4rl Scouts met Tuesday after school at the Community Center. Officers elected for the coming year are aa follows: I president, Judy Sexton; secretary/ and treasurer, Judy"* Tutewtler; scribe, Jeannie Finlayson. We chose the song and dance that we would teach our “little sister" troop. We decided on some of the badges we would work for. At closing we sang "Taps". Scribe: Jeannie Finlayson Brownie troop 10 met at the Northwest school Thursday. The following officers were elected: president, Sharon Mcßae, treasurer. Karen Noll, and scribe, Sandra Singleton. Games were played and the girls made false faces for Halloween. We made plans for the Scout round-up to be held at Han-na-Nuttman this Saturday, and the meeting was closed with "Magic Tunnels.” ' . Scribe: Sandra Singleton

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that they would be here,” Eklund explained. “My guess—and it’s still only a guess — is that Kinney has been stirring the Indians up to a point where he hopes to use them to wipe out the settlers around the country. While that was happening, you would be helpless for lack of ammunition. But when they had been disposed of, and It suited his purpose, he could say that it had finally arrived, and let you deal with the Indians.” , Blake frowned. 'That is logical to a degree," he conceded. "But why should he double-cross everybody? What possible motive could he have for any of it?” “Profit,” Eklund said promptly. "He figures to get hold of several ranches, and a lot of other property, once the owners are disposed of, and no one to make a claim to the contrary. Any claims or settlements would probably be left in his hands, in any case. Once the Indians had been properly chastised and the scare abated, new settlers would drift in, which is what be wants. But by then he’d own a lot of valuable property.” “It still sounds incredible,” Blake grumbled. “But in view of what has happened, you may be right It’s a fantastic idea. But what is to be done? You know that he has gone to the Indian camp. 1 suppose, if he is really giving orders to the Indians, that Miss Hull will be freed without further difficulty." "I doubt that” Eklund contradicted, and gaVe his reasons, as he had done to McKinstry. 'There’s sure to be a showdown between him and Oates, and whatever happens, the Indians are apt to turn ugly. My hope is that I can avert that for it's the only chance to save Narcissa and avert a war. With your permission, I’ll head that way now and see what I can do. My suggestion would be that you take charge of these supplies of ammunition, and follow me with the army. Its presence may be a deciding factor in any argument I give. But give me a chance. If I don't succeed within a few hours, and so signal to you, then it will be up to you.” Meaning that yon win be dead! Blake thought, but be did not voice the words. i “Permit me to salute you, Captain Eklund," he said gravely. “We won't be far behind, I promise you, and we will await your signal—for whatever it may be!” (To Bo I