Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 284, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1956 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Evary Bvantag Bxoept Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO, ING> \ ■stared at the Decatur, Ind, Poet Office as Second Class Matter Dick t>. Seller —y— PMMtoent J. H. Heller - Vice-President Chas. Holthoaee — Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Rates: Sy Mail lb Adams abd Adjoining CoMtild! (hte year, W.W; BIX months, *4-21; 4 months, S2.M, By Mali, beyond Adams tad Adjoining Counties: One year, $4.00; 4 months, 14.74; * months, 88. M. By Carrier: SO cents per weak, Single copies, 6 cents.

Have you taken cate of the Christmas orders from your children? Decatur merchants report that a lot so people have made their Christmas purchases. Bet* ter do your shopping white there still is a selection. By the time Old Santa Claus has made the rounds of the schools from Monmouth to Berne in company with the combined Junior school bands on Decern* ber 18, there should 1 be a lot of extra Christmas orders in his notebook. Add another to the home town boy makes good list. Roy Kalver, local theater manager, and presi* dent of the state Allied Theaters association, has returned from Dallas, Texas, where he made the keynote address to the national convention of the National Allied Theaters owners. From the official reports as printed by the association and from an article in the magazine “Variety,** the small town operator made a hit. 0 0 Indiana again proved its merit as an agricultural state when Dick Nash, 16, Sharpsville, showed the reserve champion hog at the International Livestock Exposition. It was a 200 pound Hampshire, which also won the junior swine championship. Nash also showed the champion pen of three Hampshires. Kenneth Johnson of Father Hannigan's Boys Town showed the grand champion hog, a 220 pound Berkshire. The importance of newspaper advertising was proved during -— Tfte stfflte which closed the three daily newspapers of Cleveland, Ohio, for twenty-six days recently. Retail sales for the week ending November 17, the latest reported by the Fourth Federal Reserve District, were off 4 per cent, the only drop reported from the IQ major cities in the district. During the week previous, sales were off 14 per cent. Hardest hit by the lack of newspaper advertising were the used car sales, some of which were off as much as 30 per cent. Department stores increased their use of radio and television in advertising, * but could not replace the loss of

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the newspaper advertising space. There could be a moral but we are too modest to point it out. o »■« ii The financiers do not believe the Indiana ton Mad had as bright a future as its promoters predicted, Its bond* are on sale for about 85 cents on the dollar, due either to a shortage of dollars for investment or a belief that the superhighway Can not pay its bills. At that its bonds are about average for the nation while the West Virginia foil road bonds can be purchased for about have price. Unless economics and traffic conditions change, the nation may have seta the last of the toll road. In addition to all of their other problems, tite Federal government’s new road program may provide free competition to the paid roads. Money taken from the motor Vehicle fund by Gov. Craig for surveys of additional Indiana toll roads is another reason new taxes will be asked next year from Indiana taxpayers. ■ o-** Something new in state expenditures is proposed by Wilbur Young, state school superintend* ent. and a leading figure in the fight against Federal aid to schools. He proposes that the General Assembly make outright grants of funds to build schools from the state treasury. This is to apply only in hardship cases. One such grant has already been made, it is reported, by the state budget committee to Hobart township. Lake county. It is to be expected that a state superintendent of schools W9uld have read Indiana history. The last time the State used its funds and its credit for special local appropriations, it went broke and had to write a new constitution forever barring itself from borrowing money and repudiating its old debts. Gov. Craig has spent all of former Gov. Schticker’s excess state balance. Special appropriations would have to come from new taxes. If new taxes are voted every legislator will have to take something back to his home county in exchange for it In {dace of a |gw thousand for a few isolated hardship cases, it would be thousands for every county.

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Three Minor Wrecks Reported In Decatur Two Are Arrested Os Traffic Charges Three minor accidents, two of them resulting in traffic arrests, occurred in the city over the weeto •nd. Jed L. Btower, 16. of Bluff* ton, was charged with driving to the left of the center of the road after an accidept Saturday at 0:30 p.m. on 13th street. Brower was going southward when he swerved, crashing into a car driven by Bill Dixon, >O, of Decatur route five. Damage was estimated at 875 to the Brower car and $125 to the Dixon vehicle. Brower is scheduled to appear in justice of the peace court today. A charge of failure to yield the right of way was made against Michael Durkin, 16, of Decatur, as the result of an accident Sunday at 4:55 p.m. on Monroe street in front of the Community Center. A car driven by John Isch, 17, of. Decatur, was pulling away from the berm as Durkin started to make a left turn into the center driveway. Damage from the impact was estimated at SIOO to the Durkin car and S2OO to the other vehicle. Durkin" will appear in J. P. court Tuesday. Only minor damage was caused in an accident which occurred Sunday at 1:05 p.m. on Monroe street near the Sixth street intersection. A Car driven by Wayne E. Peterson, 50, of Decatar, backed out of a driveway and struck a parked car owned by Lyman H. Hann, 27, also of Decatur; Damage was estimated at $45 to the Hann car and none to the Peterson car. COURT NEWS Street Vacated in the petition to vacate a street filed by Clarence Bultemeier and others against the city of Decatur, the answer has been filed by the defendant and the cause has been submitted. The court has ruled for the plaintiffs and has ordered that the street, known as West street, be vacated. Fees Ordered • In the divorce case of Margie C. Hart against Carl E. Hart, the court has ordered the defendant to pay attorney fees for the plaintiff. Excused from Jury Three persons whose names were drawn for service on the petit jury of the November tertn of Adams circuit court have been excused from duty. They are Floyd Cook, Milo Glendening and George Drew. Estate Cases The report of the ante o£taMs property from the John F. Meschbergef estate to Isaac and Velma Garringer for $16,512 has been filed. The deed has been ordered delivered to the purchasers on full payment. Proof of the notices of appointment and final settlement has been filed for the estate of Clara Burns. The final report and the supplemental report of distribution have been submitted and approved. The administrator has been discharged and the estate is closed. Commissioners In Two-Day Session The county commissioners met today for the first of a two-day session for the opening of bids on contracts to supply county matet* ials for 1957. The bids will be on printing for the county, on materials for the county highway department and oh fuel for the courf: ty institutions. All but the fuel contracts will be for One year. The fuel bids will be for the first six months of 1957. The commissioners opened their meeting this morning with routine business,, including the allowing of claims. Thursday Deadline To File Expenses County clerk Richard Lewton issued another reminder* today that all candidates in the general eleetion Igst Nov. 6 must file accounts of their campaign expenses no after than Dec. 6, according to th* statutes governing elections. The expense accounts must be filed by all candidates whether successful or not and even if no expenses were incurred. Several of the candidates have not yet filed their accounts. Buys Health Bond Help Fight TB Buy Christmas Seals The Shakespeare club has voted purchase of $5 health bond, officials of the Christmas seal sale campaign in Adams county announced today. AU proceeds from the annual Christmas seal sale are used in the fight on tuberculosis and to provide free clinics and otherwise carfy on the fight against the "white plague.” The sate is conducted by the Adams county tuberculosis association.

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o -c 20YeariAgo Today °Dec. $, I$M — The Rev. George O. Walton, pastor of the First Presbyterian, was reelected to his third term as president of foe Decatur ministerial association. The Rev. Homer J. Aspy. First Baptist church, was named secretarytreasurer. Twenty-four Decatur boys are enrolled in the Cub Scout pack, for which a charter has been received. Charles Langston is chairman of the Cub Scouts committee, the Rev. Homer J. Aspy to cubmaster, and the Rev. Charles M. Prugh is assistant cubmaster. State distributions from the excise fund heve been made by Paid P. Fry, State excise administrator. Adams county's share is $1,745. The Schafer Co, harness and wholesale hardware concern, announced 10 percent wage increase for its 60 employes. Jacob Musser was elected sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men. Other officers are: Walter Lister, senior sagamore; Homer Hahn, junor sagamore; Tom Johnson, prophet; B. F. Breiner, trustee; A. N. Hitton, keeper of records; C. A. Burdg, keeper of wampurtl;* J. M. Breiner, collector of wampum. Clifton E. Striker, Adams county school superintendent, announced annual rural teachers’ institute will be held at the Decatur high school Saturday.

Colder Weather Is Forecast In State Mild Temperatures Hear End In State By UNITED PRESS Hoosiers relaxed today in mild weather that could boost the mercury to 70 degrees. But the weatherman Said temperatures would plunge about ”30 degrees tonight and stay cold and windy for several days. Strong northerly winds and "occasional snow” were expected to end a spell of mild temperatures that brought the mercury to 62 at Evansville Sunday and to the 40s and 50s elsewhere. The Weather bureau said temperatures would rise today to 57 in northern Indiana and 63 to 70 downstate. But tonight’s lows were set at 25 to 30 north and 38 to 43 south. Forecasters said Tuesday’s daytime readings won’t be much warmer—3o toJS north and 50 to 60 south. And for the next five days, temperatures were expected to avamge to to-6* degrees below normal south. Normal highs tae 39 north to 49 South. Normal lows are 24 north, 31 south. The five-day outlook said weather would turn “much colder” Tuesday and Tuesday night and remain cold the rest of the period. ! Snow or snow flurries, Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday on Saturday, was expected to measure * three to six-tenths of an inch.——

$l2B Collected Here To Aid Hungarians A total of $l2B was donated by local residents Saturday in answer to an appeal by the local Red Cross chapter for aid to the Hungarian relief program of the natipnal Red Cross. Adams county has been asked to contribute $6Ol to the relief fund which will be used exclusively to give food, clothing, medical supplies and other help to the Hungarian refugees who have fled their country to freedom. Mrs. Wanda Oelberg, executive secretary of the local Red Cross chapter, stated that any person who wishes to donate may send his contribution to the local office. The total reported to date does not include any of the donations expected from the southern part of the county. Joseph M. Peterson Is Taken By Death Joseph M. Peterson, 90, of Jay county, wnd a former, Adams county resident, died Saturday at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the widow, Angie; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Linnemeier and Mrs. Gladys Phillips of Fort Wayne, ahd Mrs. Garland McGahey of Portland; one son. Dr. J, R. Peterson of Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was an uncle of Floyd and Joseph Hunter of Decatur. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baird funeral home in Portland, where friends may call until time of the services. Funeral Held Today For Isaac Gilliom Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Apostolic Christian church for Isaac G. Gilliam, 90, of Bluffton route 4, who died Saturday in the Wells county hospital following a long illness. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Joe Mailer of Decatur route 4, Mrs. Terman Man of Paulding; 0., Mrs. Sam Aeschliman of Bluffton route 4, and Mrs. Noah AesChliman of Bluffton; one sort, Elmer of Mansfield, O.; one brothel 1 , Henry of Fort Wayne, and one sister, Mn>. Joel J. Kipfer of Fort Wayne.

Several Arrested On Traffic Counts Face Varied Charges Filed Over Weekend X. Several motorists were arrested for traffic violations over the weekend and several appeared in justice of the peace court. X Margaret H. Sablack, 43, of Fort Wayne, arrested for speeding on 13th street, was fined SI and costs in J. P. court Saturday. A fine of Si and costs was also paid by Alvin Beggs, 30, of Auburn route two, who was charged witii running a red light at the o6rher of 13th and Monroe streets; Jack T. Willis, 37, of New Port News, Va., was arrested for speeding in his truck on U. S. highway 224 east of Decatur and was fined SI and costs in J. P. court. John A. Hill. 42, of Berne, charged with improper passing on U. 8. highway 27 south of Decatur, will appear in J. P. court today. A charge of speeding was placed against Richard Scott, 28, of Springfield, 0., who was arrested on Mercer avenue. He will be in J. P. court Sqjurday. Clarence Rowden, 49, of Monroe, arrested for failure to yield the right of way on U. S. 27 south of Decatur, will appear in J. P. court Wednesday. A fine of $5 and costs was paid by Robert J. Dubach, 34, of Geneva route one, who appeared in J. P. court on a charge of improper passing on U. S. 224 west of Decatur. Maynard R. Lehman, 30, of Berne, was arrested Sunday at the north edge of Decatur on U. S. 27 on a charge of speeding. He was fined $1 and costs in J. P. court.

Girl Scout News Brownie troop 12 met at the Lincoln school Tuesday. The meeting was opened with the Brownie promise. We sang songs and then reviewed the Brownie story. The meeting was closed with the Brownie song. Last week Anna Allison and Patty Beam served the refreshments. Scribe: Barbara Rydell Girl Scout troop 5 had a meeting Tuesday after school. The meeting was called to order by the president and we said the Girl Scout laws and promise. We then divided into patrols and decided we would like to help a poor family for Christmas. Afterwards we played a* game and the meeting adjourned by singing "When Ere We Make a Promise.”' 7 Scribe: Donna Shoaf Brownie troop 10 met Thursday afternoon at the Northwest school. The meeting opened with the president leading as the group recited the Brownie promise. Then we had an investiture ceremony and received our Brownie pins. We played games and closed with “taps.” Scribe: Sandra Singleton

Girl Scout troop 11 met Tuesday afternoon at the Lincoln school. After the opening we had roll call and collection of dues. We turned in our peanut orders. Our sponsor is giving us a Christmas party December 19 and we are to let our leaders know next week if we can go. We learned three new Girl Scout songs and two new games. Velma Fairchild, Mary Heiman and Susan Morgan and their mothers served refreshments. Scribe: Rebecca Rumple Brownie troop 28 held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Heller. We opened the meeting with the Brownie promise and the pledge led by Linda Mclntosh, then we had roll call by Susan Gray. Our leader, Mrs. Heller, told us the Brownie story. We then had the investiture ceremony, and then we sang the BroWnie smile song. We then closed with the magic tunnel. Scribe: Janet Ginter Senior Girl Scout troop 15 met Thursday after school. We turned in our peanut orders and then made plans for a Christmas party. We also talked about the progarm December 10 for the Senior Scouts. Scribe: Joyce Smith Drum On Maneuvers IWO J IMA (FHTNC) — Pfc, Edward L. Drum, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Noble E. Drum of 304 N. Fourth st,,. Decatur, Ind., participated in Amphibious ship-to-shore maneuvers with the 9th marine regiment of the 3rd marine division‘on the tiny volcanic island of Iwo Jima. . Highlight of tne maneuver came Nov. 12 when part of the landing forces, using small landing craft, hit the beach while other Leathernecks hopped over the simulated beach defenses in helicopters to an Intend site. The maneuver was part of a continuous testing program of the marine Corps’ original Vertical envelopment theory which provides a landing force with a powerful onMwd punch for secufing a beachhead.

Man Slightly Hurt As Auto Overturns Irvin Elmer Rauch Injured Saturday Irvin Elmer Rauch, 45, of Berne route two, sustained minor injuries in an accident three miles north of Beriu on U. S. highway 27 Saturday at 9:30 p.m. as he returned home after visiting his wife, who is a patient at Adams county memorial hospital. Rauch was taken back to the hospital, suffering lacerations to his face and head and a cut to his right knee. He received the injuries when his car went off the road, traveled 200 feet in the ditch and then flipped over as Rauch tried to bring it back onto the road. The vehicle was totally demolished. Rauch was with reckless driving and will appear in justice of thw peace court Dec. 15. Deputies Roger Singleton and Charles Arnold and state trooper Dan Kwasneski, assisted by Berne police chief Karl Sprunger, investigated. Another man was arrested as the result of an accident on U. S. highway 27 north of Berne Sunday at 6:25 p.m. Chester A. Cheesman, 21, of Portland route two, was charged with driving without an operator’s license. Hii car collided with one driven by Melvin L. Brunner, 20, of Berne, as Brunner started a left

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turn into the Poplar drive-in. He started the turn as Cheesman began to pass and the vehicles collided. Damage was estimated at $l5O to the Cheesman car and SIOO to the Brunner vehicle. Cheesman is slated to appear in justice of the peace court later. Deputy sheriff Singleton and state trooper Kwasneski investigated. A pickup truek driven by Joseph Linn, 61, of Decatur, and a cat driven by Robert L. Bouwer, 31, of Decatur, were Involved in an accident at 7:50 a m. today on U. 8. highway 224 about a mile and a half east of Decatur. Linn stopped to make a left turn and stated that he signalled. Bouwer said that he did not see the signal and was unable to atop, hit-

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