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The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

Many pastors will ex-
change pulpiis with minis
ters Of other denominations.
Other pastors will invite
laYmen TO present the special
message on United Action
Sunday" The title of the
message is I'VE Christians
Belong Together"
Serving as chairman Of the
committee is DR. Irwin c.
johnson. rector of St Johns
Episcopal Church and former
president OF the Detroit Pas
tors Union. Other members
of the committee are Doctors
Paul T. Rankin. Herbert B.
Hudnut. Walton F. Cole. Ern-
est Honts, G. Paul Musseiman,
Perry z. Gresham, Newell c.
Llesemer. Victor l. Gruhn,
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

The statement was contained
he twenty-hrst annual race
~ .,.,,ons message of the organi-
.e,e ..,3on which was read from the
nulplts Of member churches IN
Elevation Of Race Relations
Sunday
rsine 4, its theme, Brother
s,od BaSl, for Peace" the coun-
c,ls message said the essential
S c.a.e for fear and hatred in the
oo,ld TODAY is the failure To h ed
,se words He who hateth his
bso.her walketh in darkness
md knoweih not whittier he 60
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
Judge Fitzgerald
Nacirema Guest

Circuit Judge Frank Fitzgerald
was the guest speaker Al the
monthly clvic forum al Nscl-
rema Club last Saturday night
The Judge was introduced by
Willis Graves. we'll known at
recent Supreme Court fight 10
break restrictive covenants.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

Is Theme of
Days Programs

The Rev D Z KING MA B
D Pastor Zion Baptist Church.
Louisville XIV Dr. King Will
preach az the 1890 m and 7,30
pm SERVICES. under the auspices
az the Brotherhood Of Second
Baptist Church All Monroe, N
observance of Brotherhood week
The Rev NJ King IS a noted
pulpiieei and snger Ire public
IS lnEted % hea htm
Sunday afternoon al 4 O.
clock. the Brotherhood will fea.
iure q special inter-racial pro.
gram. presenting his exeelleneY.
G Mennen Williams. Governor
Of the State Of Michigan as
principal speaker. Music will
be provided by the Brother.
hood Chorus and by e Choral
Group from Wayne County.
BANQUET SET
Other disungu guests vii
share the platform and hsve
part n the service TIE publir ls
invited This IS non political
program following the theme ~
Christian Brotherhood No sdmls-
sion
SATURDAY February 18Th the
Brotherhood of the church IS
sponsoring ? Christian Fellow
ship Banquet In the church ain.
ing room AZ l,30 pm The Rev
Hillard pastor Of s. Paul AN.
Z, Zion Church VIII be the guest
speaker Tickets are available
through members Of the Brother
hood Z A Kornegav Is presi-
cent W. D Cornollv VICE presl.
dent IN charge of prog am Wil-
lam Gardner vIce president IN
charge ot Membership George
" Reed, secretary
Rev a A Banks j. Pastor.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
nne PresbyierIan church.

nue. Presbyterian Church
The Detroit Council or
Churches has Just completed
30 wears Of service 10 the
community The president is
DR.. Frederick II. Olert Of the
First Presbyterian Church.
Detroit First vice president is
DR.. Chester A McPheeters OF
the Metropolitan NJ ethodist
Church. A V Cauhorn IS re-
cording secretary. William A.
Mavbefrv IS treasurer. Harold
Rapp assistant treaSurei and
Howard c Baldwin. counselor.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
Denominations Seek
Closer Cooperation

$50 churches of 20 major denominations throughout
the metropolitan will observe Sunday February
goth United Action Sunday The celebration will be
sponsored by the Detroit Council Of Churches Special
emphasis will be given to the importance of interdenom
national cooperation The work Of the Detroit Council of
Churches will be explained in the and addresses
that will be given in all nulnts
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10

Cotton Ice Cream
Cotton ice cream has been made.
A special meal and extract from
cotton is used as a base.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
S @ R T S.
Farmers Union Wins Two-Game
Series From Lewistown

Peers; Lewistown, Sandmeyer ana
Vanek.
Sports Slants
Ezzard Charles, heavyweight
champion in AZ states, edged
to receiving honors in New York
Wednesday night by blasting Gus
Lesnevich in a seven-round TKO.
Laurel High gridders r work
ing out on their own time. From
the looks of the way the boys
are training, L. H. S. will be hard
to beat this year.
Farmers Union will travel to
Worland Friday. A crucial
game for the Farmers, as they
need a win badly. A win ct
Worland and one at home would
put them in first place in the
Midland Empire league.
Worland Indians will be OPP
position for Farmers Union at
Laurel Athletic park at 8:15 p.
m. Sunday, Aug. a..
This week winds up the sum-
mer recreation program. 1t is
the opinion of this reporter that
everyone should thank Bill Wy
coff for his grand work.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
Democratic Mascot.
Replacing Old One.
Bears Name francis

JEFFERSON CITY, MO.-Fran
els got a Democratic sendoff.
Francis is the new Democratic
party mascot, stepping into the
horseshoes Of Marilla, the donkey
which served the party faithfully
for years before her recent demise
Francis left for Washington after
a farewell appearance with Gov
Forrest Smith, a man who knows
good mules and good Democrats
when he sees them.
Smith said he was certain Francis
was a good Democrat, all right,
and that the party's fortunes would
be in good hands with her as the
mascot.
She was born and bred a Demo-
crat, Ed Frazier, Drexel, Mo-, told
Smith. The mule was purchased
by Democrats here for $225 to be-
come the party national mascot.
Frazier said he knew President
Truman well. He figured he was
doing him, and the party, a good
turn by selling Francis into the
Democratic service. Francis left
here, wearing a large sign which
proclaimed:
Greetings from Missouri-home
of good mules and good Demo-
Gratis"
Francis was airlifted from Kan
sas City to Washington.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
Gold
Found In South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Afri-
ca.-A gold-prospecting company
announced a strike in the Orange
Free State which it said yielded
one assay of 529 ounces of gold
to the ton of ore.
The strike was called the
richest in the South African his
tory.
Monetary gold sells at $35 a
fine ounce. If the strike stood up
to the assay report, production
might be at a rate of more than
$4,000 a ton.
The company is the Free State
Areas, Ltd, which was formed
in 1947. 1t said the discovery vas
made on Farm Erfdeel, IL miles
southeast of Odendaals-Rust. The
company owns the farm.
The stock market" responded
with frenzied dealings in the two
million dollars or more shares
of Free State Areas.
The strike was reported more
than twice as rich as a find on
Farm Geduld in 1916, which sent
the whole stock exchange rocket
ing.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
By MIZE

Laurel Farmers Union tool
both ends of q weekend series
from the Lewistown Merchants
by scores of 1912 and IL.
Paul Stark, Laurel chucker
limited the Merchants to six hits
and issued three passes in the
first game. Laurel battered two
pitchers for II hits and was
given me base on balls.
Jinx Anderson's five-for-five
took the days batting honors.
The Laurel centerfielder took his
teams only extra base blow of
the game, a double to right in
the top of the eighth, scoring
three runs.
Able, Lewistown centerfielder,
blasted a long triple to center
in the bottom of the eighth, but
was left stranded when his team
mates failed to hit.
Score by innings:
Laurel 900 100 1910 II l
Lewistown 900 OIL 600 6 4
Batteries-Laurel, Stark and
Peers; Lewistown, Numebor
Ramsey and Burnham.
Second Game
Hoffman pitched four hit ball
to hold the Merchants while his
mates garnered six hits and
seven runs to take the game
honors by a score of II.
Heavy hitting by Laurel gar
deners vas a highlight of the
contest. Wagner, Anderson and
McBeth all had triples to their
credit. Lewistown did not get
an extra base hit during the
game. Hoffman struck out 10i
and gave up n base on balls.
Sandmeyer, Lewistown hurler,
struck out nine Laurel players
and issued three passes.
Score by innings:
Laurel 004 010 1911 6 81
900 001 O00-1 4 81
Batteries-Laurel, Hoffman and
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
GIVES PROCEDURE FOR
OBTAINING AID FOR POLIO

Continued from Page One)
chapter of the National Founda
ton to arrange for any needed
assistance.
"You chapter will get in toucl
with you as soon as it learns o
the case. However, late report
ing or a heavy hospital load may
delay the chapters contact. l.
you do not hear promptly, tele.
phone or visit your chapter rep.
resentative. You can ease your
worries by making the approach
yourself.
"The chapter representative
will notify the hospital that it is
arranging with you for full OF
partial payment of expenses fol-
medical care. Adults are as eli.
bible for help as children. Dis.
cuss with your chapter how much
of the full bill the chapter will
pay.
March of Dimes funds are
used to help the medically indi-
gent-but this is not the same as
"indigent;" it includes families OF
moderate income who cannot
meet the high costs of modern
care of this expensive disease.
The help is a gift-not a loan.
While families that can pay are
expected to do so, no family is
expected to impoverish itself to
meet medical expenses of polio.
even if you can assume all
costs for initial disqualification, it
is a good idea to see your chap
ter. If yours should be a patient
who is severely affected-and
this cannot be determined in the
first few days-you may need
help later on. Bills incurred in
the weeks before your chapter
assumes financial responsibility
cannot be paid months afterward,
but the chapter will step in at
whatever time you really need
help. Have a frank, friendly talk
with your chapter representative
at the beginning.
Chapters pay for hospitaliza-
ton, professional services includ-
ing nursing and physical Their
apy, transportation to and from
hospitals, convalescent centers
and clinics, treatment after hos
pi~talization and appliances such
as wheelchairs, braces, etc., as
needed. There are no hard and
fast rules. Each case is decided
upon individual medical and fl
nancial needs. Assistance is
given regardless of age, race,
creed or color. More than no.
900 polio patients were directly
assisted in full or in part up to
the end of 1948.
SIN addition, your chapter can
put you in touch with proper
sources for nursing and physical
therapy at home, can refer you
to rehabilitation and vocational
training agencies, will provide lit
crature designed to foster better
understanding of infantile pa
ralysis-so you will know what
to expect and how to help your
polio patient back to a useful
life"
The telephone number Of 1nfan-
tile Paralysis chapter, Yellow
stone county, is 9-1750, Billings.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
Women Ball Players

The lower arm of a girl slants
away from the body at a slightly
lower angle than in the case of a
boy. That is the only physical diff
ference that could have any effect
on throwing, and its tendency
should be to cause women to throw
overland. They are more apt to
Craze the hips with an underhand
throw.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
Businesses

In 1870 America had 427, 900 in
dependent commercial and indus
trial enterprises which equaled one
for each 81 persons. In 1947 Amer
lea had 2,28O, 900 businesses, or
one for each So people. So in spite
of u big businesses, we have a
larger number of small businesses
even in proportion to our popula-
ton.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
Slip Covers

Care of %slipcovers includes fire.
quent brushing and occasionally a
good thorough vacuuming. Furni-
ture should be placed with recau
tons against sun-fading or light
fading, and any stains should be re-
moved if possible at the earliest
possible opportunity. Beverage
stains may be set permanently if
allowed to ''age".
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
British Imports

In the first 10 months Of 1888,
Britain imported $500, 900 complete
watches and movements. Imports
last year less than 1900, 900.
About 100000 clocks were i'm
ported in 1888. Today, Britain is
meeting all her own needs and is
also a considerable exporter.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
SinuSitiS

Infectious sinusitis, a widespread
and costly disease of turkeys, is be-
lieved to be caused by a virus, and
there is evidence that it may be
transmitted through Matching eggs.
Laurel outlook., 1949-08-10
M
Foundm
A Pocket.
HOWDY FOLKS:

The Boss started out in bust
nes seventeen years ago. He
said he started out with the
idea that the world had al
opening for him and he's finally
found the opening. He's in the
hole.
We heard about another
man who bought a business
with the good will, but he
said he only got the business.
but good.
We've often thought we'd like
to be a pawn broker. A mai
could really take a lot of in.
terest in that business.
On the other hand, an Oc-
culist is a man who has an
eye for business.
A business man is judged by
the company he keeps-solvent.
Of course we all know the
shakiest business is shooting
craps.
And the safest business when
you want dry cleaning and
laundry service is ours.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-20
Shop SMYRNA CLAYTON First

In the past two years Smyrna Clayton has witnessed
many changes and improvements in its business places and
several have been added The large variety of
goods and services offered by the local business houses make
easy for you fill your complete family, farm and home
needs right here with minimum of expense time and
trouble Many persons from this trading travel long
distances purchase items they have advertised few
cents cheaper not realizing that the cost of gas
and tear their automobile, time and trouble makes
here at home merchants are here to serve
you know them visit them often if only to look
around learn what they have to offer before buying
elsewhere Remember the you patronize your home
merchants the better they will be able to serve you'll
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1949-04-06
fife TheOCrat

was leased and operated by
Mrs. Fred Faassen.
Last year, however, Bicket
& Ingram took over the entire
store space on 9th Street and
added a complete line of gifts.
Other items carried by Bicket
& Ingram include sporting
goods, stationery, magazines
and a large line of toys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bicket own
their own home at >29O7 Esh-
col Avenue and they have two
daughters, Peggy and jeanne.
Peggy was graduated from the
Zion-Benton township High
School last spring and now is
attending the Lake County
College of Commerce, while.
jeanne is a sophomore at Zion
Benton high. The entire family
attend the Grace Missionary
church.
Former Baseball Player
Besides his first love, print
ing, Mr.. Bicket also enjoys all
forms of sports and in his
younger days was a member
of the Championship Lichty
baseball club in the Old Benton
Sunday School league. Other
members of this team included
Prosper Lichty, Ford Wilson,
Theodore Mudgett, Harold
Graf, Gus Graf, Jess Mudgett,
Lester Swank, Paul leRoi, Glen
Norris, Art Wedekind, Bill Ed
gar, and many others. Lyle
played center field.
Although no longer able to
participate actively in the
grand old American pastime,
Lyle keeps up his interest in
the game and is a dyed-in-the-
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1949-04-06

wool White Sox fan. During
his winter months his chief
form of recreation is bowling
and he bowls regularly each
week with the Community
News quintet in the Goodfel-
lowship league on the Zion
Bowling Lanes.
A Gardener
His chief hobby in the sum-
mer months is gardening and
he and Mr.. Ingram have devot-
ed much of their spare time to
promoting a healthy crop of
vegetables, which not only af-
ford them many hours of useful
relaxation, but at the same time
help to keep the family table
we'll stocked with the finest
that the good earth can pro-
duce.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1949-04-06
Wednesday, April 9Th, 1949

This is the Nth article spon-
sored by Zion State Bank and
presenting to our readers the
interesting life story of local
business and professional men.
These articles are prepared by
Dan Loblaw and Carl HUH for
the Theocrat and Community
News under the auspices of
Zion State Bank.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1949-04-06
Bicket Brothers & Ingram

In 1922 Lyle went into part
nership with his brother Billy
and together they took over
the clothing business of the
late Earl Welton in the east
wing of the building now occu-
pied by the BIB. Sweet Shop.
This partnership became
known as Bicket Brothers and
soft drinks, ice cream and cos
metics were added, with Lyle
setting up a small print shop
in the basement of the build
ing. 1t was during this period
that Lyle met the former Miss
Mary Wheelock and they were
married by the late Elder w.
II. Cossum, former pastor of
the Grace Missionary Church,
at the Ravenswood church in
Chicago on May Fl, 1925.
Homer G.. Ingram, present
Postmaster of Zion and Lyle's
brother-in-law, bought a third
interest in the business shortly
thereafter and the concern be-
came known as Bicket Brothers
and Ingram, with Billy opera
ting the soft drinks, ice cream
and cosmetics and moving into
the west wing of the building,
while Lyle and Homer special
lied in haberdashery and stat
ionery in the east wing.
B. & |. Established
The year 1927 saw the end
of this triple alliance, with
William j. taking over the en-
tire building, while Lyle and
Homer purchased the small
frame building then located on
the site of their present store.
This property was purchased
from V. E. Fuller and the pres
ent concern of Bicket & In
gram came into existence.
During the next five years
Bicket & Ingram became the
headquarters for books and
stationery, while also handling
the Zion News Agency and in
creasing their volume of bus
mess in the print shop. Each
evening the store was a scene
of much activity when the
newsboys reported to pick up
their newspapers. Lack of
space led to the erection of the
present modern print shop in
1888 and the small, outmoded
frame store building was re-
placed by the present modern
40 by so foot structure in 1888.
The front part of the print
shop was partitioned off and
leased to the Zion Public Ii
brary and the Zion Township
Supervisor, and until recently
a portion of the store building
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-11-15

INCOME tax returns are coming in for
l. more careful scrutiny now that the gov
eminent tax collection offices have been
given additional manpower. A number of
cases of deliberate tax evasion have been
heavily penalized. In other instances, tax
payers who have made mistakes due to
misunderstanding of tax regulations, or I'M
intentional errors in reporting income, nave
had to pay substantial amounts in back
taxes and interest.
While the government tax officials and
deputy collectors mean business in dis
charging their duty to collect all thu. is
due under the income tax laws there is no
intention on the part of responsible Off
Gals to insist that the taxpayer agree to a
settlement without having every reasonable
opportunity to present all the facts.
If a taxpayer feels that the settlement
suggested by the collector is incorrect he
has every right to consult a tax expert or
a tax lawyer if he wishes to do so. And he
may also appeal his case to the state in
ternal revenue office at Helena.
Tax evasion is a serious offense. The
government agents have many ways of
checking up on the income of a taxpayer
whose return is under suspicion. A person
may be able to conceal part of his income
for a time but the odds are heavily in favor
of the government that he will be discov-
cred sooner or later.
Most taxpayers are honest In reporting
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-11-15
The Editor's Page

TNHE current hunting season has brought
a its full share of reports of damage done
to farm and ranch property by hunters.
Gates nave been left open causing livestock
to wander away Fences nave been broken
down. Livestock and domestic fowls have
been shot. Human lives nave been en-
dangered by careless shooting. 1t is little
wonder that many rural people dread the
opening of the annual hunting seasons. Or
that the cause of better relations between
town and country suffers at this time of
the year.
AS more and more farmers and ranchers
have costly experiences due to the care
lessness or Indifference of hunters, more
mo Trespassing" signs go up. This causes
resentment among sportsmen. Some pay lit
tie attention to signs and hunt where they
please until driven off the premises. Others
avoid the farms that are posted and flock
into the fields of farmers who nave not
posted their places, with a resulting concen-
tration of damage and danger to the rural
families that nave tried to be friendly.
There are two sides to this troublesome
duCoINO1i, II ID duC. ivy oWS1lClS 1lhC W
visit the country on hunting and fishing ex-
petitions just as rural people enjoy an oc-
c~asional trip to the city to take advantage
of parks and recreational centers there.
Many hunters, fishermen and campers
conduct themselves like gentlemen when
they go out to farming and ranching dis
tricts. They are careful to close gates and to
ask permission before they hunt or fish
If they are on a camping trip they clean
things up before they leave.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-11-15
Dealing With the Careless Hunter

Some ranchers nave had comparatively
little trouble with hunters. Those who lave
come to their places nave been careful and
considerable. But too often the reverse is
true.
In some districts in Montana and Wyo-
ming, as well as in other states, farmers and
ranchers nave come to the conclusion that
the best answer is to offer to be friendly
and considerable toward town visitors but
to take definite action when such hospital
ity is imposed upon. In following this pro-
gram they post their places with signs read
ing, mo Trespassing Without Permission"
or "No Hunting or Fishing Without Per-
mission"
When a group asks for the privilege of
hunting or fishing, or is observed on the
premises, the farmer sizes up the party. If
they appear to be responsible they are eau
toned about gates, livestock, etc., and are
told to go ahead and enjoy themselves if
they agree to be careful. The farmer makes
note of the names and car license. Then if
they damage property they are called upon
to make good the loss. If they refuse, a
complaint is filed with the local law en-
forcement officers and the case is brought
to court.
When rural people in a community have
co-operated in following this general pol
icy it has usually brought satisfactory re-
suits. 1t requires vigilance and a r~esolute
determination to follow through in case of
any violation of property rights. 1t en-
courages the considerable sportsmen who
conduct themselves properly. And it helps
to educate the other kind.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-11-15
Checking Up on Income Tax Returns

their income and in claiming deductions.
Tax accountants find that there are many
more cases of overpayment through failure
to take advantage of all allowable deduc-
tons that may properly be made, or through
~carelessness in keeping complete records,
than there are of underpayment of income
taxes.