Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 280, Decatur, Adams County, 27 November 1963 — Page 8

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Buys Health Bond USE CHRISTMAS SEALS |• I -~r f o o o ■- ° ■k o ■£e£iu39MM| . jk v ■ ■ ° < FVvdH g fc / no?? < 'l'* e| o R—£S— $ ; CHRISTMAS [J ° OREmNOS(J 5 FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS ". and other Respiratory Diseases The VFW post auxiliary has voted purchase of a $5 health bond, officials of the Christmas seal campaign in Adams county announced today. All proceeds* from the annual sale are used 'in the fight on tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases and to provide clinics and otherwise carry on the combat against disease.

Earning Capacity Increase Revealed

NEW YORK — To what extent has Adams county’s economy moved ahead since the last war? How much better off are local residents than they were 15 years ago? The rate at which they have advanced, as well as their prospects for the future, are matters of basic importance to the county's residents. . .. Just as expansion and growth are counted on .year after year. to keep the national econom'y on an even keel and to provide jobs for the growing labor force, so it is at the local level. And, to each community, what is happening in its own back yard is of much greater concern than

what is happening elsewhere in the country. Studies completed by the U. S. department of commerce, by sales management and by other agencies reveal, for each area of the United States, what progress it has made in the last 15 years. Meaningful Rise Here In Adams county, the figures show, a significant rise in earning capacity has taken place Since 1947. The average income per family at that time, after taxes, amounted to $3,111 a year. " As of last year, the local average had climbed to $6,131 per family. Some of that improvement was of no actual value, however, be-

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cause the cost of living had gone up at the same time. The 1962 dollar would not buy as much as the 1947 one did. How much of it had to be discounted? In terms of buying power, only three-fifths of the increase was real, the department of commerce estimates. Up 58% In Adams county, consequently, the real rise in family income over the 15-year period amounted to 58 per cent. The advance, which was greater than that recorded in many sections of the country, made for a higher standard of living than before. The comparable rise in the United States was 35 per cent and, in the east north central states, 33 per cent. The average growth rate throughout the country during lhe 15 years, on the basis of family income, was $l2O a year. Since the $l2O represents cash income only, farm families did not show to as good advantage as

did urban families because some of their returns were in the form of rent-free housing and in goods produced and consumed on the farm. PRES. JOHNSON (Continued from Page One) left “The time has come for Americans of all races and creeds and political beliefs to understand and respect one another,” he said. “Let us put an end to the teaching and preaching of- hate and evil and violence. Let us turn away from the fanlatics of the far left and the far right, from the apostles of bitterness and bigotry, from* those defiant erf law, and those who pour venom into our nation’s bloodstream.” Then, in an eloquent climax at the end of his speech, Johnson quoted the lyrics from “America the Beautiful,” “On this Thanksgiving eve,” he said, “as we gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing, let us unite in those familiar and cherished words: “ ‘America, America, God shed His grace on thee, “ ‘And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea’.” November Meeting Held By Cub Pack Cub Scout pack 3062 held their November meeting Thursday at Southeast elementary school. Cubmaster Frank Lybarger opened the meeting. Den 4, under the direction of den mother Mrs. Steury, gave the opening ceremony with a cornet solo by cub Randy Roahrig followed by the pledge to the flag. Lybarger informer the large crowd that there will be a paper drive Saturday morning, December 14. He also told the group that the Cubs and their parents would attend a hockey game January 19. He then introduced the Cubs in den 5 which was formed this year and is under the direction of den mothers Mrs. Kolter and Mrs. Cowens. The seven new Cubs in this den also won the attendance flag for having the most parents and Cubs at the pack meeting. Den 3 whose den mother is Mrs. Johnson, presented a skit for the meeting. Lybarger told the group that nine new Cubs have joined the pack and three more are expected to join next month. Awards were presented to the following Cubs: J. Arnold, J. Cowens, M. Kolter„ B. Tinkham, S. Babcock, ,O. Stevenson, D. Stevens. A. Roahrig, J. Trinsky, D. Seitz, R. Ballard, R. Dellinger, B. Lybarger, L. Feasel, M. Lybarger, C. Ginter, L. Schrock, K. Reed, R. Gaunt, C. Stevens, K. Schrock. R. Johnson, G. Mast and Burkhart. Den 6, under the direction of Mr. Feasel, gave the closing ceremony. Payment Os Bill Refused By Board The Adams county commissioners Tuesday refused to accept the bill submitted by Ashbauchers Tin Shop for repairs at the county home. Hie commissioners had disallowed the claim several weeks ago and requested an Itemized statement from Ashbauchers. Yesterday they said that the bill submitted was not sufficiently itemized. The work on the smokestack at the county home had been done, through Ashbauchers, by the Schust company of Fort Wayne. The bill included only items for material and labor. The commissioners phoned Ashbauchers yesterday and requested a bill which would include the hourly wage rate of the laborers on the project and the number of hours worked. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice la hereby given the taxpayers of the North Adama Community Schools, Adams County, Indiana that the proper legal officers of said municipality at the office of the Superintendent of said School Corporation In Decatur, Indiana on the 10th day of December, 1963 at 8:00 P.M. o'clock, will consider the following additional appropriation which said officers consider necessary to meet the extraordinary emer. gency existing at thl? time. SPECIAL SCHOOL Account A, General Administration A-l-a. Salaries. .Board- of School Trustees $ 325.00 A-l-d. Legal Expense j 200.00 Account B> Instructional Activities B-l. Principals' Salaries $ 310.00 B-SS Clerical Service .$1300.00 —> Account Di Operation D-l. Wages of Janitors ..$ 700.00 Taxpayers appearing at such meeting shall have a right to be heard thereon. The additional appropriations as finally made will he automatically referred to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, which Board will hold a further hearing within fifteen days at the County Auditor's Office of Adams County. Indiana, or at such other place as may be designated. At such hearing, taxpayers objecting to any of shell additional appropriations may be heard, and Interested taxpayers may Inquire of the County Auditor when and where such hearing will be held. Board Os School Trustees North Adams Community Schools Adams County. Indiana H/riarence Bultemler By: Clarence Bultemeler Secretary 11/27, 12/4.

Santa Claus Train 4b* Rides Saturday, December 7 DECATUR BUSINESS FIRMS in COOPERATION WITH ERIE - LACKAWANNA RAILROAD are again sponsoring the FREE SANTA CLAUS TRAIN RIDES FOR CHILDREN. Reservation* are now being taken at the participating - business establishments listed below. M TRAINS 1 PICK UP YOUR J LEAVING I TICKETS DECATUR | TUESDAY, AT I DECEMBER 3 10:00 A.M. I Tickets to be picked I 1:30 P.M. I up by Adults Only! Adams County Trailer Sales, Inc. Jani Lyn Store Adams Builders Supply Kiddie Shop Arnold Lumber Company, Inc. Kohne Drug Store Beavers Oil Service, Inc. Phil Macklin Co. Begun's Clothing Store Midwest Record Store Bowers Hardware Co., Inc. - G. C. Murphy Co. Ferris Bower Jewelry Store Myers Home & Auto Supply Decatur Daily Democrat * J. j. Newberry Co. Decatur Music House Niblick & Company Decatur Supply House Parkway 66 The First State Bank Petrie Oil Company Gamble Store Schwartz Ford Co., Inc. Gerber's Super Market sheets Furniture Habegger-Schafer Store Sears Roebuck Co. Haflich & Morrissey L e| a nd Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. Haugk Plumbing & Heating Co., In;. Smith Rexall Drugs Hi-Way Service Station The Suttles Company Robert Heller Insurance Agency Uhrick Bros. Holthouse Drug Co. Wertiberger Confectionery Holthouse-on-the-Highway Western Auto Associate Store Home Dairy Products, Inc. Tom Weis Men's Wear —— I Anspaugh Studios Bill Zoss Chevrolet-Buick, Inc. The above z have each ordered 50 or more tickets. Other Decatur business firms may have ticket* available by Tuesday, December 3rd. ' - H ,e— ■ SANTA CLAUS, BOZO and ENTERTAINMENT ON ALL 3 TRAINS RETAIL DIVISION OF THE Decatur Chamber of Commerce

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1963