Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 59, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1961 — Page 8

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Three Accidents In County On Thursday Three accidents occurred in Adams county Thursday, two of them one-car mishaps, with injuries resulting from each accident. Gerald McCullough, 30, route 6. Decatur, suffered injuries to his chest and right side, and possible broken ribs, when he lost control of his car on U. S. 33, I’4 miles east of Pleasant Mills at 12:45 pm. McCullough was traveling east when, he stated, his vehicle dropped of the side of the berm, and he lost control in the snow along the side of the highway. The vehicle went into the field and rolled over a couple of times, knocking McCullough unconscious. X-Rays Taken McCullough was taken to the Adams county memorial hospital, where X-rays were scheduled to be taken today. Sheriff Merle Affolder invested the mishap, estimating- SSOO damage to McCullough’s vehicle. Two employes of the Coca-Cola company suffered injuries when they lost control of their truck on state road 101, four miles north of the intersection of U. S. 224, at 10:45 p.m. John Darwin Witte, 21, Fort Wayne, received abrasions on the face, a bruised left ankle, a cut on the right leg, and severe cuts to the back of the head. His fellow employe riding with him, John Broekhouse, 26. Fort Wayne, suffered a bruised left leg and lacreation to the upper lip and left eye. The two were thought to be returning to Fort Wayne, after bringing their product to the De-catur-Bluffton game and picking up the empty tanks afterward. Rolled On Top Witte was traveling north when, for reasons unknown, he lost control of his truck. The vehicle went in to the ditch, and rolled over on its top. pinning the two men for a short time. All the glass in the windows was broken out,

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causing lacerations to the men. i I Approximately $1,500 damage j was done to the truck. Sheriff i Merle Affolder investigated. 4 f A car driven by Mary Mariah ; Martin, 27, Delphos, 0., was rami med in the rear by a vehilcle operated by Larry Gillette, 66, i i'route 44, Elkhart, at 12:25 p.m. J ' on U.S. 33, one mile southeast of • Pleasant Mills. The Delphos woman received a ■ sprained left shoulder and a pas- ,; senger, 66-year-old Charles Martin i of Willshire, 0., suffered abra- . sions to the left shin. Gilette was I unhurt. ; The Martin car was traveling i west and was stopped for a school bus headed in the opposite direc- ; tion, which was unloading children. .; Gillette failed to see either the H bus or the Martin auto until it was r too late. He applied his brakes . but slid into the rear of the Mar- [ tin vehicle. r Deputy sheriff Robert Meyer and state trooper Alan Coppes investigated, estimating damages e at $4400 to the Gillette car and SSO | t |to the Martin machine. ’ Motel Owner Uninjured - As Wheels Ait Office i CHESTERTON, Ind. (UPI) — i George Sosnoski escaped unhurt i Thursday night when the rear j i wheels broke loose from a semi-1 , trailer and rammed into the front -j door of his Vends Motel near here. t' Sosnoski was sitting in his office i when the wheels crashed through t his front door, ripping part of the 1 5 entranceway with it. I NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERN. Ling m iiiiiuij: of connection t CHARGES FOR THE CLYDE I GOI l.l> NEWER IMPROVEMENT > Notice is hereby Riven that the l< Common Council of the City of Decatur. Indiana, will at their ' regular meeting place -at the hour f of 8:00 I’.M. on the 16th day of January. 1962, hear all persons in- " forested tn the schedule of connec- ; tion charges for the Clyde Gould . Sewer Improvement, located In the North part of the City of Decatur, Indiana. Said Council will at said time Gand place consider the adoption of -a final resolution concerning said i t schedule of connection charges. LAI RA A. BONNE, Clerk-Treasurer i City of Decatur, Indiana. ( Dec. 22. , Trade in a good town —' Decatur

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RIVER SIOUX. lowa (UPD-r---•‘They kept pleading for help and reminded me it was very cold. . , and then the flames shot up and there was nothing we could do but stand there and watch.” i That was.the way lowa highway patrolman Carl Lenz described the unsuccessful efforts to free a Texas truck driver and his young daughter from the wrecked cab of their truck Thursday before the vehicle became their death pyre. William A. Moore, 38, and his daughter, Cindy Ann, 12, of Mesquite, Tex., a Dallas suburb, apparently were not seriously hurt when their semi-trailer truck sideswiped a gasoline transport truck on a narrow ( ; U.S. 75 bridge near here and plunged 15 feet into the Monona-HarriSon drainage ditch. The trailer section of the truck was left dangling on the bridge, its cargo of 35,000 pounds of fresh pork strewn about the scene. Moore and Cindy Ann were pinned in the cab. A span of . the bridge had toppled onto the truck, | hampering efforts to free them' from the twisted wreckage. Fire broke out but was twice ex-! tinguished as rescuers worked in 4j below zero weather to release the i trapped father and daughter. They; talkd freely with Lenz and other motorists who stopped to help. Lnz said at one time they had the top of the cab “moving back and forth pretty easily" but tlf&y had to stop when rescue seemed near because Moore “started screaming* 1 ’ that the movement caused him intense pain. Lenz said he reached inside the cab and "touched an arm and the girl told me it was hers. I held her hand for an instant and tried to comfort her,” he said. Then the flames broke out a third time and touched off the truck’s fuel tanks. Fire extinguishers had been exhausted dousing j the first two outbrusts of flames. “There was nothing we could do but stand there and watch,” Lenz i said. The patrolman said he thought : the girl died of suffocation before j the flames reached her because ! she did not scream but her father’s cries of pain were heard by the helpless group of men who had been driven back by the flames and intense heat. It took several hours to free the bodies from the tangle of charred wreckage. The truck was owned by Samuelson & Co., meat packers, Dallas, Tex. The other driver, Robert Fritz, Omaha, escaped with a cut on his hand. Parked Cars Involved In Accident Thursday Two parked cars were involved in an accident at 12:01 p.m. Thursday, when one rolled into the other. A car owned by J. E. Morris, 1718 W. Monroe St., was parked in a drive at 303 S. Fifth St The car rolled backwards, across the street, and struck a car owned by Christ Lehman, Berne, which was facing south. The Morris car was not damaged, and the Lehman vehicle, which was struck on the left front door, suffered a p p r o x i m a t e 1 y S3O damage. Only minor damage was suffered by two vehicles which collided at Jackson and Water streets at 4:15 p.m. Thursday. Larry Gene Baumgartner, 19. 216 N. Fourth St., was the driver of a pick-up truck, and Gerald Edgar Bleeke, 23, route 5, Decatur, was the operator of the second vehicle. Damages were estimated at S2O to the Bleeke car and sls to the pick-up truck. Trade in a good town — Decatur ADAMS THEATER

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Thousands Os Soldiers Help Snarl Traffic By United Press International Homeward bound servicemen swelled Christmas holiday travel to a possible record level today and bad weather in some areas created new demands on the nation’s already strained commercial transport systems. Scores of thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen began homeward Thursday, hampered on the West Coast by fog which closed Los Angeles’ International Airport and delayed flights out of San Francisco’s Hamilton Field. Traffic enforcement officials across the nation began girding for the outpouring of motorists expected by this evening. The National Saftey Council estimated 500 persons would die on the country’s highways between 6 p.m. today and midnight Monday. Camps Nearly Empty All 22.000 men stationed at the Army’s Fort Polk, La., were given holiday leave. Hundreds of buses were called into service to take 9,000 men from Fort Ord, Calif., to their homes. Fort Carson, Colo., officials said that “virtually all” soldiers ’who requested leave, received it and extra train coaches, airline flights and 30 “more buses were brought in to expedite the holiday evacuation. At Fort Benning, Ga., 12,000 soldiers left for home and at Fort Jackson, S.C., 13,000 more were to board 150 chartered buses and three special trains today. Great Lakes Naval Training Station, near Chicago, planned to complete release of 16,000 sailors today. Twenty thousand men were given leave at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Fort Dix, N.J., planned to release 10,000 soldiers Saturday. ■ Fort Bragg, N.C., gave leave to 15,000 men. The Marine Corps authorized leave for half its personnel in two 10-day segments. Sees Sizable Increase The Air Transport Association estimated an overall increase of 10 per cent in holiday travel. Continental Airlines foresaw a 17 per cent boost in its business. In the Northeast, the return of good flying weather brought resumption of airline traffic. At New York the airlines hoped to have eliminated the backlog of travelers grounded earlier in the week. In a bid to promote traffic safety over the holidays, state officials in lowa, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania asked motorists to drive with lights on during the daylight hours as a reminder to other drivers. Indianapolis Livestock INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) — Livestock : Hogs 3,600; steady to strong to 25 higher; uniform 190-230 lb 18.0018.50; bulk 180-240 lb 17.00-18.00; 240-270 lb 16.75-17.25; sows steady to 25 lower; 300-400 lb 13.75-15.50; 400-600 lb 13.00-14.25. Cattle 275; calves 250; not enough steers or heifers to test market: choice steers 26.00; standard and good 22.00-24.00; choice heifers 25.00; good and choice 24.50; cows steady; cutter and utility 13.00-15.00; a few canners down to 12.00; bulls absent; not enough vealers to establish market. Sheep 125; steady; choice wooled lambs 16.00-16.50. SUNDAY and CHRISTMAS DAY “Merry Christmas to All” Continuous Shows Both Days! ONLY 25c -60 c

TOAD HALL—lnspired by the ancestral home of Mr. Toad in the children’s classic, “The Wind in the Willows,” Ralph Way built his own version of Toad Hall. The 65-year-old widower chose a huge cedar hollowed out by fire and constructed his mountain tree house near Snoqualmie, Wash.

Sen. Byrd Rejects , U. N.'s Bond Issue WASHINGTON (UPI) — Chairman Harry F. Byrd of the Senate Finance Committee today rejected the United Nations’ proposal to solve its ( ,pppgo and other financing with a S2OO million bond issue. The Virginia Democrat, just back frpm a Far East tour, told United Press International he feared the United States would “end up paying for the U. N.’s other expenses and the bonds, too? I Byrd’s views on financial matters carry weight in Congress because he heads the Senate’s taxwriting, debt-reviewing committee. His committee also will handle the reciprocal trade and medical aid bills—big issues of the next session. Some other legislators, mainly Republicans, have challenged the wisdom of the proposed U.N. bond issue. Byrd said he saw “no point” in it. Sens. John Sparkman, D-Ala., and Hubert H. Humphrey, D-Minn., both members of the Foreign Relations Committees, have endorsed the bind issue plan. In a telephone interview from his Virginia home, Byrd noted that the Soviet Union and some other U.N. members have refused to pay their share of the U.N. assessment for the Congo military operation. “If they don’t pay anything else, why should they pay for bonds?” he asked. * Jack White To Head Scouting For Yanks” NEW YORK (UPI)-Jack White, former professional football star and later general manager of the Richmond baseball club in the International League, has been named director of scouting by the New York Yankees in addition to his other duties. Two Fullbacks Sign Pacts With Giants NEW YORK (UPl)—Fullbacks Steve Simms of Rutgers and Bill Triplett of Miami Ohio have signed with the New York Giants of the National Football League for the 1962 season. Simms is the brother of Bob Simms, now with the Giants, and Triplett is the brother of former Giant Mel Triplett, now with the Minnesota Vikings. Loose Hammer Handle - To tighten a loose wooden hammer handle securely in its socket, rub the top end of the handle with a mixture of glycerin and water. This swells the wood, keeping the head of the hammer on the handle indefinitely.

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200 Convicts Are Battling To Plug Levee JACKSON, Miss. <UPD—About 200 convicts worked frantically today to plug up a fast-leaking section of a levee which prevents the surging Pearl River from flooding the industrial suburb of Flowood. — An official said the section on the east side of the levee began leaking heavily at 11 p. m. (EST) Thursday night. He said water poured through the leak in large quantities and threatened to destroy the levee which encircles Flowood. If the levee breaks the entire town would be inundated. Spoksmen said pumps were put into operation to remove the water from the area near the levee and that none of the water has reached the town. Many thousands of sandbags were used to patch the leak, caused by heavy pressure building up against the levee. About 400 children and adults in the area already face the prospect of spending Christmas in a Red Cross shelter. The river crested at 37.7 feet here Thursday and officials said at that time they believed the community was out of immediate danger. State civil defense director Robert Crook said one of the crucial spots in the levee was on the south side. National Guardsmen and convicts worked side by side through the night patching breaks. KENNEDY (Continued from page one) were highly concerned about the Congo and whether Katanga President Moise Tshombe would adhere to the agreement he made Thursday with central government’ Premier Cyrille Adoula. Macmillan’s spokesman, John Russell, said that information from the Congo was "still very scanty” but “we must hope that a satisfactory solution is in the course of achievement on the spot.” Macmillan and Kennedy, flanked by British Foreign Secretary Lord Hume and U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk and other advisers, agreed to go through with their plan to try once again for exploratory talks with Russia on Berlin early next year. Informed sources said Macmillan agreed to let the United States take the initiative in determining whether the Russians are ready to talk business.

Traffic Record In State Best In Years y By United Press International l Indiana approached the 78-hour Christmas holiday period with one < of its best traffic records in years and State Police served notice troopers will be out in force to assure safe highway travel. The fatality toll for the year, meanwhile, climbed to at least 1,036 today with the death of a 1 pedestrian from Gary near Westville. State Police said Bernard Powers, 26, was killed when he walked into the path of a car operated by Ambros Lambert, 60, Muskegon, Mich., south of Westville on U.S. 421. Authorities also said a man who trashed to his death early Tuesday at the edge of Huntingburg while being pursued by police was identified as Laral Barker, 23, Louisville, an ex-convict. Police said Barker stole a quantity of narcotics from Stork Memorial Hospital at Huntingburg shortly before he crashed into a water-filled creek. His body was found late Wednesday. The narcotics was found in his wrecked car. Four traffic deaths were reported Thursday night, including a double fatality in Floyd County blamed on speed. The toll at this time last year was 1,083. The downstate crash occurred when a State Police trooper, Lewis Haycox, followed a speeding car which went out of control on a U.S. 150 curve one mile west of Greenville, clipped a grocery truck and struck a panel truck headon. Dead were Miss Brenda Jones, 17, Palmyra, a passenger in the car, and Joseph Vernon Grass, 31, Louisville, driver of the panel truck. James Schencks, 18, Palmyra, driver of the car, was reported in very critical condition in St. Edwards Hospital, New Albany. Also hurt were Beulah Smith, 36, and Floyd House, 28, both of Louisville, passengers in the Grass panel truck. The truck driver, Charles E. Miller, 49, Vincennes, was not hurt. Also late Thursday night, Arvis C. Woods, 32, was killed in a one-car crash in Indianapolis, and Edward Jackson, 20, Indianapolis, was killed in a onecar crackup in Pike County. Woods died when the car in which he was riding struck a rail- : road elevation support. The driver, Wardell Davis, 36, Indianapolis, '.was hospitalized in critical condition. Jackson’s car went out of control on Indiana 64 four miles east of Arthur and plunged over an embankment. Earlier Thursday, Terry Scranage, 22, Ashley, was killed when his car crashed into an Erie Railroad freight train about 17 miles northeast of Peru. Motorist Fined For Improper Mufflers Edward F. Loshe, 17, route 4, Decatur, paid a fine of $1 and; costs, totaling $18.75, In J. P. court Wednesday, on a charge of improper mufflers. Loshe was arrested at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday at Second and Court streets by the city police. Trade in a good town — Decatur

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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Comer Monroe and Ninth Sunday 4:15 p.m.: Watchtower Bible Study and discussion on the subject, "United Publishers of the "Word of Life.” One of the scripture texts for consideration will be Phil. 2:16, "Keepping a tight grip on the word of life.” The public is cordially Invited to attend. Tuesday 8:00 p.m.: Bible study using the study aid, "Let Your Name Be Sanctified.” Friday 7:30 p.m.: Theocratic Ministry School followed by Kingdom Ministry service meeting. COMMISNIONERN CLAIMS ALLOWED DEC. 18, IMI . HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Lawrence Noll .., 225.00 Robert Fuhrman 191.66 Paul Bryan 173.33 Wendell Abbott 144.00 DeWayne Beer 137.60 Gerald Bleeke 131.20 Harold Burger 137.60 Edward Faurote 137.60 Don Harvey 150.40 Ell Hlrachy .136.00 Raymond Kolter 155.10 Vern Linker 136.00 Paul Longsworth 150.40 Lawrence McCullough 150.40 Chris Meshberger 153.95 Robert Meahberger 160.20 Maurice Miller 140.25 Homer Rauch 155.40 Raymond Shoaf 139.65 Roger Steiner 150.85 Samuel Yager 155.10 Richard Young 150.40 Clifford Death 160.40 Russell Moser 140.25 Chris Zurcher 150.40 Cumulative Bridge Walter Gilllom 300.00 Hoard of CommlaalonerM Edward F. Jaberg, Auditor Adams Co. Ind. Dec. 22. David Hogg Attorney ESTATE NO. .5635 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Otto Hofatetter. In the Adams Circuit Court of Adams County, Indiana. <, November Term, 1961 In the matter of the Estate of Otio Hofstetter, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Luln Hofatetter as Executrix of the above named estate, has presented and filed her final account in final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for the examination and action of said Adams Circuit Court, on the 2 of January, 1962, at which time all persons interested in said estate are required to appear in said court and show cause, if any there be, why said account should not be approved. And the heirs of said decedent and all others interested are also required to appear and make proof of their heirship or claim to any part of said estate. Lulu Hofatetter Personal Representative Myles F. Parrish, Judge Dec. 15, 22. NOTICE Notice Is hereby given to the shareholders of The First State Bank of Decatur, Decatur, Indiana, that there will be a meeting of the shareholders, Tuesday, January 9, 1962 at it? office at 2:30 P.M. for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors of said Bank for the coming year of 1962. , . H. H. Krueckeberg, Cashier Dec. 8. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5. ___ I 11th Hour s GIFTS Iforget someone?! 8 We still have | * a fine selection of Last Minute £ Gifts £ Our Girls will gladly | Gift Wrap it for You. i HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. I

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