Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 159, Decatur, Adams County, 8 July 1959 — 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 as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller, Jr. - President John G. Heller Vice-President Chas. Holthouse —— Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Rates: By Mail In Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, 18.00; Six mor ths, $4.25; 3 months, $2.25. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $0.00; 6 months, $4.75; 3 month-'. $2.50. By Carrier, 30c cents net week. Single copies, 6 cents. ' W. 1 11 'T — ■ ■ I ■' -IL. I I The Sidewalk Sale Hope you had fun at the Decatur Sidewalk Sale. Thousands of area folks did. It was a wonderful day, - weatherwise and business-wise. It was also a good example of what can be done with co-operation. It took a lot of hard work from a lot of people to get the job done. They had a lot of help along the way, as anyone with an idea chipped in. The Sidewalk Sale was just another good example that it takes a little work and co-operation and promoting, and big things for everyone can be done. Congratulations to David Moore, Harry Schwartz, Wayne Price, Lucille Rupert, the committee in charge, Ferris Bower, chairman of the Retail Division, and all the many people who worked hard for the success of the day. It was a job well done—a fine example that co-operation benefits everyone. • • • • Just Because We Haven’t Senator Capehart was on the radio Monday evening. He was telling newsmen about a question he pre- • sented to Mr. Kozlov of Russia. The Senator presented a good question, one which if answered, would help lead to world peace. He went ahead to make a statement that we would question, or better put, the attitude behind the statement. He related Kozlov’s statement that Russia was behind the U. S. in some fields, but they planned to catch up. Housing was one of the fields. Kozlov told the Senator that in the next ten years Russia planned to build 25 million new homes. The Senator stated that the best the U. S. has ever done is a little less than a million homes, so that showed how much the Russians exagerated—when they claimed they could average 2.5 million a year. This has nothing to do with politics, but there seems to be an opinion in circulation, and the Senator hinted at that opinion, that nobody can do anything we haven’t done. This is a very dangerous outlook. Sure, we’re proud of all the fine things the United States has accomplished, and we’re looking forward tq even better things in the future. But just because we haven’t done something is no reason someone else can’t do it. Sputnik wasn’t an American first. How significant Sputnik was in the scientific world is a matter of opinion, but the fact remains that Russia got the job done first. The United States will always have more to offer than Russia, and Senator Capehart went ahead to say as much. The only time to worry is when our opinion of ourselves gets bigger than our accomplishments..

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People In Festive Mood During Sidewalk Sales

People were in a festive mood, strolling along and visiting as they did in the good old days, Marvin Hunter reflected as he signed off for Program PM in Decatur Tuesday night. Tuesday’s old-fashioned sidewalk sale and jubilee brought this mood, Hunter commented, "that makes humans of us once again, and makes you rediscover this in the other guy.” With that, Hunter put into words the general feeling that prevailed about the day’s activities which brought thousands of people to Decatur during the day, and bigger crowds during the evening. The selling which began about 8:30 Tuesday morning continued until 9 o’clock that night, when it was done to a background of calliope music and the sound of two dances. And, as always is the case after such an event, Decatur looked like "the day after the flight before” this morning, and clean-up operations were in store. Jack Underwood, who emceed the record hop, recalled, this morning on his own radio show, that the crowd was like an ocean of people last night, particularly when Gordon Young, recording star whose home is in the Fort Wayne area, appeared on the record hop stage. The hop stopped for a half hour while Young entertained the teenage crowd which was thrilled at his appearance and shrill in its appreciation. PM Learns About Decatur While the record hop and square dance were going on. Program PM told radio listeners about Decatur as Hunter and Perry Steckbeck interviewed Decatur people, in addition to getting names and chatting for a minute or so with many others who were visitors to the jubilee. Steckbeck checked with the police department for his first interview of the evening, talk-1 ing with chief of police James' Borders, who has been Decatur chief 16 years. Back at the office of the Decatur Daily Democrat,! where PM was broadcasting,: Deane Dorwin, Decatur high! school teacher, talked with Hunter about Decatur's history and future, since the town was laid out in 1836. The future of Decatur, Dorwin commented, which looks to be one of continued growth, is closely connected with the whole Fort Wayne area. Steckbeck visited Decatur’s newest industry, the Duo-Marine company, and talked to Vic Porter and Nels Hesher, who head the company which began this spring in making the heavy twin-hulled catamaran boats. Before his talk with Tom Allwein, plant manager of Central Soya, Steckbeck stop- , ped to hear some music from the Shriners’ compressed air calliope. Chuck Kessler, who gave the cal-| hope concert, commented, “It’s a little hard on the ears—the vibrations bounce.” Chatting with Allwein, the program PM traveling man learned that the company, which has almost spread to the west coast, had its beginning in Decatur with a sugar beet processing factory. Visits With Fire Chief During the 12 years he has been fire chief, Cedric Fisher told Steckbeck in the next interview, he can remember four major fires,

PUBLIC AUCTION To be sold on the Ivan E. Barkley sale, Saturday, July 11, 1959 TRACTOR & PLOWS 1955 Model 70 John Deere tractor with three 14 inch mounted plows. 450 hours use since completely overhauled. A-l condition, power steering, live power take-off, 3 point hitch. Power-Trol hydraulic system with snap coupler attachment. TERMS—CASH. Not Responsible in Case of Accident. LYNN RHOADES, Owner Glenn C. Merica—Auctioneer. PUBLIC AUCTION As we have sold our farm, we will have a complete close-out Public Auction, located 3% miles South of Monroeville, Indiana, on State Road 101, then IVi miles East on Allen-Adams County Line, on SATURDAY, JULY 11,1959 Commencing at .11:00 A. M. TRACTOR - IMPLEMENTS - ETC. Ford tractor (1950 Model No. 8 N); breaking plows for tractor; cultivators for tractor; McCormick Deering tractor disc harrow, Black Hawk 2 row corn planter, power lift and fertilizer attachment; Thomas 12 disc grain drill; rubber tire wagon with grain bed; iron wheel wagon; manure spreader; bar land roller; McDeering 5 ft. mower; McDeering side delivery rake; I. H. C. hay loader; 2 wheel trailer. MISCELLANEOUS— New 36 ft. extension ladders; 50 gal. feed cooker; platform scale (up to 1000 lbs.) Black & Decker % ip. electric drill, on stand; corn shelter with electric motor; fence stretcher; pump jack; ■ black smith vise; anvil; rubber tire lawn mower; kerosene brooder stove; 3 metal 10 hole chicken nests; 2 metal chicken feeders; water fountains; log chains; shovels; tools; sausage grinder; lard press. HOUSEHOLD GOODS 3 pc. bedroom suite; 2 iron beds with springs: Marble top dresser; small dresser; wardrobe; day bed; davenport with 2 chairs; roll top desk; sideboard; library table; 6 leather bottom chairs; assorted chairs; 4 rugs 9x12 ft.; studio couch; 3 stands; 2 wall mirrors; extension table; Evans Super Deluxe fuel oil stove; 3 kitchen chairs; 2 cupboards; 3 floor lamps; fruit jars; crocks; jugs; dishes and glassware; 3 iron cooking pots; iron gridle; 2 skillets, and many other numerous articles. TERMS—CASH. Not Responsible in Case of Accidents. IVAN E. BARKLEY, Owner Glenn C. Merica, Auctioneer First Citizens State Bank, Clerk Lunch served by Ladies of East Liberty U. B. Church

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the last one being the Blackstone Case fire last January. Dick Linn, manager of the Decatur Youth and Community Center, described the facilities for recreation and for meetings for service clubs and sororities. Ken Watkins, his assistant, helped tell about the services the four-year-old center gives. Before turning the interviews over to Hunter, Stcekbeck visited with Russell Owens, who has been with the General Electric company for almost 40 years, and Mrs. Phyllis Pettibone, one of the G. E. employes. Back at the Democrat office. Hunter talked with Miss Grace Lichtenstiger, secretary at the offices of the Reppert school of auctioneering. Hunter also visited with Mrs. William Kohne and Mrs. John Arn- ! old, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother, the two whq won the prize for being. the best dressed shoppers. In his last interview, Steckbeck' visited with Noah Steury and Norman Steury, of the Decatur Industries. Hunter talked with Miss Jane Raudenbush and Mrs. John Bayles, judged the best dressed employes for the Gay Nineties celebration and in closing the PM Decatur program, with Dave Moore, general chairman of the jubilee, and Jack Heller, vice president of the Decatur Daily Democrat. Native Os Indiana Sought For Thefts NEW YORK (UPD— An international search was on today for a high-living attorney and financier charged with stealing 14 million dollars in stock from two firms he controlled. v j Lowell McAfee Birrell, 52, a I native of Indiana and son of a Presbyterian minister, was said to have been missing since Novemi ber, 1957, when he failed to an--1 swer a federal subpena in a Se- ’ curities and Exchange Commis- ' sion investigation of two firms now involved in a New York county grand jury inquiry. Die jury indicted Birrell Tuesday. Birrell, described as a bigspending night club habitue separated from his third wife, was said to have been seen in Havana, Caracas, Montreal, Guatemala City and Paris since he left his Park Avenue hotel apartment nearly two years ago. New York police asked all U.S. consulates to look for him abroad and issued their first 49-state alarm since Alaska officially became a state for his apprehension. Birrell is charged with 69 counts of grand larceny for allegedly stealing stock in Doeskin Products and Ketaphs & Oil Co. and selling it under the counter through | agents In Cuba, Canada and the United States. Dist. Atty. Frank Hogan said Birrell personally realized about three million dollars from the sales, although they allegedly defrauded stockholders of Doeskin and Swan-Finch Oil Corp., which owned the Keta stock of 14 million. If you nave something to sell o’ rooms fcr reut, try a Democrat Want Ad — They bring result*.

Brutal Rape-Slayer Sought In Nevada LAS VEGAS, Nev. (UPD.— A 21-year-old man who recently separated from his pregnant bride was sought today in the rapeslaying of a 5-year-old neighbor girl. The beaten and stabbed body of Dolores Stafford was found Tuesday in the attic of the home of Robert Kenneth Ervin, a cook, after an all-night search. The condition of Dolores’ bodybruised, with her throat cut and a stab wound in the stomach — caused the district attorney, the mortician and a police sergeant Who examined her to cry openly. “This makes other rape-slayings look like the work of a humanitarian,” said Dist. Atty. George Foley. An immediate search was begun for Ervin, who has been missing since late Monday. He was fired from his job Monday for failing to show up at work the day before. His bride of two months, Cathjerine, left him on Sunday after a | domestic spat. Neighbors said the [ woman’s parents came here and took her back to their home in Kingman, Ariz. They said Mrs. Ervin was expecting a child in the fall. * Dolores’ father, St. Elmo StafI ford, state circulation manager ; for the Las Vegas Review Journal, said his daughter frequently visited the Ervin home after Ervin married. Stafford said he and his wife and four children moved here six months ago from Fort Smith, Ark. He described Dolores as a funJoving girl who wore her waist length dark hair in a pony tail. She was last seen by her sister, Jennetta, 14, Monday afternoon as they played house shortly before Dolores decided to pay a visit to Ervin’s home, apparently unaware his wife had left. “I don’t like to play house,” said Jennetta, “but I did it to keep Dolores happy. She liked to wear high heels and' I gave her mine. Then she left.” Searchers, working on a hunch, entered Ervin’s home Tuesday ■ and found a trail of blood leading Ito the top of a refrigerator below la small attic opening. Dolores’ body was found about six feet from the attic opening. Police said the young victim apparently was still alive when thrown into the attic and had crawled about six feet before dying. A three-inch paring knife apparently was used by the killer to stab Dolores. Police said the killer also had attempted to use the knife to slash her throat. Ervin’s car was later found , .... ’J* .-. ' - - ■ - -■

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o- ——o 20 Years Ago Today O 11 * July 8, 1939—Disribution at taxes to the various units of the county has been made vy Victor Eicher, county auditor. Township distributions are: Blue Creek, $1,960.84; Hartford, $4,892.60; French. $4,496.65; Jefferson, $3,138 01; Kirkland, $2,690.58; Monroe, $7,315.19; Preble, $1,413.75; Root, $6,719.76; St. Mary’s, $6,947.43; Union, $1,901.64; Wabash, $11,439.19; Washington, $3,412.29; to corporations; Berne. $6,665.42; Decatur, $11,439.26; Geneva, $1,849.94; Monroe, $380.92; libraries Decatur, $1,956.30; Berne, $930.48. Forty new employes will start work at the G. E. plant next Monday, bringing total employment to approximately 360. Carl Buffenbarger .former Decatur high school athlete, has accepted a position as bead coach at Franklin township high school, near Indianapolis. > John Meshberger; 80-year-old retired Adams couoty farmer, died after a long illness. Magley Restaurant Destroyed By Fire Dot’s restaurant in Magley was completely destroyed in a blaze Monday night as fire swept through the building after apparently.starting in the kitchen. Preble firefighters fought the blaze but loss was inevitable as the call did not arrive until the fire was well underway. «- ; —— L_ __ ' ' * abandoned. Neighbors recalled, the 5-foo» flinch youth had bDDB tettaC “strange’ lately. He was described as “surly and quiet.” The last time he was seen he was drinking at a bar late Monday after being fired from his job, police said. Rip Van Winkle Couldn’t Sleep w» Nagging Backache Now! You can get the fast relief you need from nagging backache, headache and muscular aches and pains that often cause restless nights and miserable tired-out feelings. When these discomforts come on with over-exertion or stress and strain —you want relief—want it fastt Another disturbance may be mild bladder irritation fol lowing wrong food and drink—often setting up a restless uncomfortable feeling. Doan’s Pills work fast in 3 separate ways: 1. by speedy pain-relieving action to ease torment of nagging backache, headaches, muscular aches and pains. 2. by soothing effect on bladder irritation. 8. by j mild diuretic action tending to increase ‘ output of the 15 miles of kidney tubes. Enjoy a good night's sleep and the same happy relief millions have for over 60 years. New, large size saves money. Get Doan's Pills today!

Several Tours For 4-H Club Members Tour time for Adams county 4-H’ers is in full swing, with the conservation tour just over and the pig and beef tours slated for today and Monday. The pig tour was scheduled to begin at 9:30 this, morning, at the Fred Fuelling farm in Root township, north of Decatur. Other stops were made at the Lester Busick farm .ajldtat the Otto Boerger farm, all north' and east of Decatur. The Annual 4-H beef club tour will visit four farms in Root township Monday. Beginning at 9 a.m., the tour will be at the Jack Schnepf farm, one mile north of Decatur on old road 27. The next three stops will be at the farms of Wayne Schnepf, Bob Carr, and Bill Schnepf. RusselL Brower, beef extension specialist from Purdue University, will be in charge of discussion and demonstrations on the tour. At noon, after the four visits, the group will stop at Hanna-Nutt-man park for a sack lunch. The conservation field day for 4-H’ers was Monday at HannaNuttman park. In the morning, extension forester Herb Krouch worked with classes in wildlife and forestry. In the afternoon, Cletus Gillman, of the soil conservation office here, talked witji several 4-H con-

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servation project members about requirements for the soil conservation project displays for the 4-H fair, July 28, 29, and 30. This year the soil conservation project has been rearranged. In his first year’s work the 4-H’er in soil conservation learns the basic principles of soil conservation. Later, he takes photographs in his conservation project. In the advanced projects, this work builds up to the 4-H’er practicing the soil conservation techniques on his own. . Boys 4-H leader Marvey Sponhauer is in charge of the 4-H tours this week, with county agent Leo Seltenright on vacation. I Special Sunday | > Excursion Rates | TO CHICAGO ft I*’ 1 *’ FAM J LEAVE SUNDAY MORNING I ■(TURN SUNDAY EVENING e *ie NjBT RAILROAD . Your Erie Agent will also arrange for baseball tickets. Phone 3-4311