Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 56, Number 26, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 February 1934 — Page 1

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By Snell Smith Washington, D. C., Feb. 8-Fear that America is rapidly becoming a Socialist country as the result of the adoption of many of the-principles of the socialist governments of Europe is growing among conservative members of Congress in both parties. Taking it for granted that tlve principal Socialist axiom is that all socially applicable business should be*taken over by the state and operated for the common good, these members argue that practically everything is considered socially applicable and for the common good, that individual initiative is being rapidly 'suppressed and that if the process continues the time will come in the near future when it will be very difficult to return to the old American system. It j* pointed out mat as the present Socialist governments in Europe invariably demanded full powers, and state control over industry, so President Roosevelt demanded full powers from Congress and was given state control over all industry, including the entire food supply of the people, wool and cotton which are the basis of their clothing, the investments in which they have put their savings, the wages, hours and conditions of common, skilled and clerical labor and the practices of and terms of employment by the small business man. It is declared that the extent to which President Roosevelt has furthered the state control of business is made more evident by the law exacted at his request in which the Tennessee Valley Authority is empowered to construct dams, reservoirs, transmission lines and power, houses; produce, and sell fertilizer products and materials; take over the inventions of its own employes, manufacture explosives, produce, distribute and sell electric power; compel cities using this power to own their own distributing systems; and then compel privately owned systems to go out of business because they cannot compete. It is* contended that the Socialist tendency is made even more evident under the National Act', where the national government subjects practically all business to codes and thereby nationalizes every industry and dictates to every business man whether operating in interstate or intrastate commerce, Axes profits of private companies and tells private capital what it must and must not do.

And go it is pointed out that by the system of deposit Insurance the nation is taking over cdntrol of hankins. I’nder the rail coordinator act the government takes over the supervision of railroads by prohibiting the reduction of working forces, by forcing abandonment of property, by requiring the joint use of property, and by dictating to “directors in matters which have always been looked upon as the private affairs of business mem such as the size of nalaries. Under the securities act the government restricßively supervises the capitalization of industry. Farmers are made to destroy crops and pay processing taxes. B>’. then farm and home loan acts the government assumes a more direct control over homes and farms. And it is held also that by the manipulation of the circulating medium all business Is subjected still more to control of the government. Some of the members point out in their queries as to the outcome of all this that the principal Constitutional obstacles to Socialism in the United States in the past are known as the due process” and “just compensation" clauses under which private Property rights cannot be invalidated without just compensation and <loe process of law; but these same members say that Donald Richberg, oounsel to General Johnson, has offered a way to overcome this by the argument that “if a property i taken away from all persons similarly situated because their privati. rights confliot with public rights f n the taking does not violate the 3ust compensationclause, and if done for a reasonable Purpose there will he due process of And these members In turn

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answer that the question hinges upon whether in America public rights are to continue to be an aggregation of individual rights, or are to be the rights of the government over the private affairs of all individuals. BUSINESS MEN MUST ADVERTISE TO HELP PROMOTE WELFARE OF CITY Merchants who do not advertise are invited to read the following from The American Bankers’ Magazine. It will give anew slant on their business and also help the town. “No business man in any town should allow- a newspaper published in his town to go without his name and business being mentioned somewhere in its columns. This 'does not mean you should have a whole, half or even quarter page ad in each of the paper, but your name and business should be mentioned if you do not use more than a twoline space. A stranger picking up a newspaper should be able to tell what business is represented in a town by looking at the paper. This is the best possible town advertiser. The man who does not advertise his business does an injustice to himself-and the town. —-—_ The man who insists on sharing the business that combs to town, but refuses to advertise his own, is not a valuable addition to any town. The life of a town depends on the live, wide-awake and liberal advertising business man.’’

EXAMINATION FOR THE NAPPANEE POSTMASTER TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 27TH The United States civil service commission at the request of the postmaster general, announces a competitive examination for postmaster in this city. Receipt of applications. to close on. February 27, 1934. This examination is held under the president’s order,of July 12, 1933 and not under the civil service act and rules. Competitors will not be required to report for examination at any place, but will be rated upon their education and training, business experience and fitness. Applicants may apply to Ralph Stoae at the local post office for the correct forms for applying and these must be filed with the Civil Service Commission at Washington D. C., prior to Feb. 27th. ICY STETS CAUSE OF NUMEIRitS MINOR ACCIDENTS DURING THE PAST WEEK After, weeks and weeks of' the finest kind of weather the past 'week reminds us that winter is still with us. With the thermometer going well below zero a couple of days, then moderating, falling snow melt ing and making the streets and sidewalks icy, cars as well as pedestrians harp hath to ■ go—Tcbtmt —with; —earorSeveral minor accidents were reported during days of cars suffering bumped fenders, loss of wheels, etc. and at the square many a pedestrian just how hard the paving is when their feet slipped out from under them. y

BASKETBALL SQuAD AND COACH ARE ENTERTAINED AT DINNER ON SUNDAY Mrs. Warren Gonser entertained the basketball squad and coach at a 6 o’clock dinner Sunday evening. The guests were coach “Dutch” Schuler, Dr. F. A. Turfler, Gerald Phillips. Galen Phillips, Carl Conrad, Kenneth Crowe, George Knoble, Francis Berlin, Dale Christner, Carlyle Pippen. Wayne Strycker and Russell Gonser. Other guests were Arthur Tobias, James Rlchcreek and Meredith Strang. NOTICE TO REPUBLICAN VOTERS A meeting of republican voters will be held -at the City Hall Tuesday evening at 7:45. This will be especially for men and all those Interested In republican party success are invited to attend.

NAPPANEE. IND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1934

HOME MANAGEMENT CLASS IS ORGANIZED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL

A Home Management class has been organized at the local high school and the members have chosen the name “Future Homemakers” for the organization which will be under the capable supservlsron of Miss Ruth Heestand. v At the first meeting of the club the topic “Home” was discussed and each member gave an article or poem on “Home”. Mrs. A. H. Fabianske of Spencerville, Ind., ?p----tertained with two readings entitled “Entertaining the Minister” and “Putting the Baby to sleep”. Guests at the meeting were Mrs. Fabianske and daughter Mary Carol and Mrs. Frances Barthouse of Spencerville. This weeks topic was pets. Each member answered the roll call by giving their favorite pet and why it was their ffcivoritie. Thfe following program was given; topic, canaries, by Florence George; goldfish, Lorene Hochstettler; dogs, Doris Babcock; cats, Lara Mae Strauss; value of pets, Inez Early. Fern Pippen entertained with several mandolin num bers and the club adjourned. Officers elected to preside for the semester are: •' Kathryn Pletcher, president. Phyllis Housour, vice-president. Florence George, secretary. Helen Slabaugh, corresponding secretary.

PLUS-ULTRA SUNDAY "SCHOOL CLASS ENJOYS SUPPER MONDAY EVENING The Plus-Ultra Sunday school class of the Evangelical church met'-for its regular class meeting, Monday evening at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Fred Rockstroh. Twelve members and four guests were present to enjoy a pot-luck supper following which a business meeting was held and a locial hour enjoyed. SURPRISE PARTY HELD ON DALE ANGLIN AT HIS HOME AT MILLWOO D SUNDAY Dale Anglin, of Millwood, was reminded on Sunday that another birthday anniversary had rolled around when the family including his father and mother and his brothers and their families gathered to enjoy the day. A fine dinner was served at noon. ROY BERLIN NAMED AS RECEIVER IN THE CASE OF THE RINGENBERG STORE At a meeting of the creditors of Jesse and Edgar Ringenberg at Goshen on Tuesday, called by the refereh Roy Berlin was naflied as receiver.

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CALL IS ISSUED FOR OLD CLOTHING. BY THE .. UNITED CHARITIES %■. . Another way to help those that need it has been fouHd and this time it means that you are helping these people to help themselves. A call is made for old clothing and anything'you may have can be used this time. Classes In sewing are being held at the school and all garments turned in that not be used without alteration will he used jn class at the school and the mothers will make necessary changes and then pass the garments on to those who can use them. Bring the old clothing to the charity headquarters any time you are down town or if you have more than you care to bring in if you will leave word with Mrs. Best someone will call for them. With the public works program being carried on less demand is being made along this line but there is still a number of families that need assistance and you are asked to do your bit. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Bevon Craffon are the parents of a son bprn Tuesday, February 6. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Borkholder Wednesday. January 31.

TWO LOCKE TOWNSHIP ! SCHOOL HOUSES SOLD I AT PUBLIC AUCTION)

Two old schoolliouses in Locke! township were sold at public auction j lass Saturday by Irvin Stahly,- •tru.s*tep; ‘■•These two - buildings Had ' hot been used for years and as long as under the control of the township where located. In both instances the where located. In boht instances the schools were purchased by the owners of the farms on which they stand and according to the. original agreement of the owners of the land with the townships the land reverted to the owners of the farms whenever the site was no longer to be used for school purposes. Walter Weldy purchased the Lougstreet schoolhouse and intends to remodel it and use it for an implement shed. It/ stands just a short distance north of his home 6 miles northwest of Nappanee. Jo’hn Hartman was trustee of Locke township in 1887 when this building was erected and now after fortyseven years it sells for $13.50. The Lockwood school was purchased by Sam Lockwood, who owns- tne farm on which it is located and in this case $16.50 was the price paid. Frank Parcell acted as auctioneer and Howard Moyer or Wakarusa was tlie only other bidder at the qale.

ELKHART AREA BOY . SCOUT COUNCIL TO * MEET AT ELKHART

Four hundred men are expected to attend the annual meeting of the Elkhart Area Boy Scout Council at Trinity M. E. church in Elkhart next Monday evening. This is the only gathering of all scout workers of Elkhart and Kosciusko counties during the year. Other activities are conducted on a district basis. Gunnar H. Berg, national director of leadership trailing, wili deliver the principal address. Invitations have been sent to all other organizations inviting them to send representatives. ' Group conferences will precede the annual banquet from 4:30 to 6:00 p. m. The groups atrd their leaders will be as follows: Troop Leader-

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GUNNARH BERG National Director of V6lunt*r' Training Boy Scouts of America ship, Ober A. Keene; Troop Com- 1 mitteemen, Stanley Schenck; Cubbing, Robert Bliss; 1 Older Boy Programs, 1-i. Warrick; Rural Scouting, V. V. 1 Clarke; The Church frnd Scouting,! Rev. J. D. Brosy; Civic Relationship. , Eugene Ong; and Area Financing, McKinley Elliott. The annual banquet will be served at 6:30 p. m. Officers for the com- ( ing year will be elected, awards for j distinguished service and achievement in Readership will be presented and j reports of the year's activities will be heard. j Anyone interested is invited and reservations may be made, through any district committee chairman, troop committee ehairman or the area office In Elkhart. Lloyd 'URor and Miss Mary Wollen of Etna Green were Sunday guests 1 of Mr. Poor’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burt. i

SEVERAL BUSINESS HOUSES ENTERED FRIDAY EVENING

LOYAL CRUSADERS CLASS OF, FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH MEETS ON TUESDAY .EVENING Thirty members of the Loyal Crusaders class of the First Mennonite church met for their regular class meeting and social Tuesday evening! at the home of Mr. and Mrs*. M. E. Mullett. A patriotic program was! given which included: song, America; I roll call," patriotic quotations; and) tjebate “Resokved that Washington | would be a belter president today than ! Lincoln”, the affirmative, M. R. J Mullett and Mrs. M. S. Pletcher: I negative, L. V. Mullett and Mrs. Edi Christner. The debate was judged i in favor of the negative'. The sing ' ing of “America the Beautiful" i closed the program for the evening.! Etaterhainmqnt followed including .games and contests and refreshments.! were served.

LIBRARY PASSES ITS 13TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE STH OF FEBRUARY ’ ' - Monday, Feb. sth marked the 13th anniversary of the opening of the Nappanee library and one would hesitate to even guess as to the large number- of books circulated during the life of the institution but ,a check of records shows that 567,710 books have - passed through this office in that period. This does not take into consideration the great number that frequents the library for pleasure of reading and during the past ten years Miss Blanche McKee has served the public as librarian in a most pleasing manner.

SHORT SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL HELD LAST MONDAY EVENING ' - i Avery short session of the city council was held ,at the council chambers la3t Monday evening and Ralph Moore was once again in attendance. Shortly before the first of the year he tendered ’his resignation to the council but it was not accepted and then illness had kept * him away for several weeks. ! Official notice Os the state's approval of'additional appropriations ; was received and outside of talking I over some of the affairs of the city, ] or in other words planning for the | future and the allowing of bills | little of importance was considered. FRED LOPP, LEE ANDERSON ’ I AND BILL PEPPLE TO LEAVEv FOR SCHOOL—Fred Lopp and Lee Anderson will leave Saturday for a rookie baseball school at Hot Spring, Arkansas while Bill Pepple left on „ last Thursday for Albion, Mich., where lie will attend cbllege. Lopp and Pepple had been playing on- the Johnson Drugs basket ball team with Anderson acting in the capacity of manager. Penult- will take up n study of commercial art and Lopp and Anderson will attend a baseball- school ■under -big league- supervision.

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Boosting for Everything that is For the Good of Nappanee

Harvey Field, Publisher

- Robbers' pulled another job in Nappanee last Friday night and some of our business men who have found it hard to get money have also found out how easy it is to have is taken. Saturday morning Chief of Police Wm. O. Miller was kept busy when calls began to come in from the south side of the business district that offices had been entered during the night, $125 in money was reported taken and the fact that safes had to he opened to get it did not seem, to halt proceedings. At the Advance Auto Service the cash register was broken into and S3O reported missing. Besides the register the safe was also opened and papers taken out hut outside of a very little cash nothing else was .gone. , The Nappanee, Milling company suffered the breaking in of a door on the south side of the building but. if anything was taken it must have been some milled products as hPr Q ! the huge safe is left propped open so jif one wants to get into it the lock | Will not be broken. Nothing was re: 1 ported missing.

J. S. Chilcote also escaped loss when an attempt to force a window open resulted in the lock wedging in such a way that the sash could not be raised but a short distance.’ Tracks leading .from the Miller Lumber & Coal company across'.the railway tracks would tend to show that this place was entered first and then the thieves made their way to the Syler & Syler company. At Millers time was taken to chisel off the combination lock and about S3O in money was taken. Papers were scattered everywhere and- between the damaged safe and money taken here the loss wilt probably run the highest though at Syler & Syler’s the safe was opened and about $65 ex-' traded. Gaining entrance to Miller’s j through one of the windows on the ‘north side at the front’end of the ■ building the .guilty ones left by way jof one of the sheds in the rear. At 1 Syler’s- entrance was through one of ' the front windows and the safe open- ! ed evidently without trouble.

MRS. C. W. JOHNSON IS ENTERTAINED IN HONOR OF 71ST BIRTHDAY Mrs. Frank Rehrer entertained on Sunday in honor of the 71st. birthday anniversary of her mother Mrs. C. W. Johnson, The guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson and family, Miss Miriam Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson and son Joe and Joe Holtzinger ,of Goshen. CONTRACT CLUB IS ENTERTAINED AT HOME OF MRS. MARVIN COPPES The members-of the Contract club were-entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Marvin Coppes. Honors at bridge were awarded to Mrs. Kar] Freese and Miss. Josephine Coppes, a- guest of the club. The'/ next-, meeting wi 1J be held Tuesday, February 13 at the home or ,James Pepple,