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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
Being lmpostor Habit Hard To
Break Says Man Who Won Fame
AS Surgeon Without Training

stood up" against careful check
ing, relates these experiences as
a doctor.
When commissioned as a Sur
gcon-Lieutenant last March, his
first duty was at the sick bay in
Halifax's Naval Hospital. By con-
sulting books, he handled routine
cases with ease and treated some
psychiatric patients.
There's no mystery about
psychiatry," he said. Anything
with common sense could pra-
tice it."
Assigned to the destroyer Cay
uga, his first problem arose
when the ships shippers. Com
mander James Plomer, needed
tooth pulled.
II told him to wait until morn
ing" DeMara said. THAT night ]
stayed in my cabin, reading up on
dentistry. which was all new to
me. In the morning, I shot the
shippers jaw full of novocain
and out came the tooth; no
trouble at all"
His first serious case came one
day-in September when a wound
ed south Korean soldier was
brought aboard from junk with
a bullet near his heart.
Il couldn't have been nervous,
even if l felt like it." DeMara
said. Practically everybody on
the ship was standing there,
watching me-"
After administering pentothal
sodium as an anesthetic, DeMara
worked swiftly, opening the chest
with incsions above the heart and
along the breastone.
II kept one basic principle in
my mind" he said. '"The less
cutting you do, the less patching
up you have to do afterward. "
After finding the bullet within
a fraction of an inch from the
heart, DeMara said, Il was afraid
he'd hemorrhage when l took out
the bullet. But he didn't. l pull
cd it out and slipped some gel
foam, a coagulating agent, into
the wound and it clotted almost
: Immediately.
DeNara sewed up the incisions
wrapped the chest tightly, gave
the man an injection of a mil
lion and half units of penicil.
lin, and Il hours later, the mar
p walked off the ship.
DeMara also told of performing
various other operations in Korea
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

NEW YORK, -tP)-A bright
young man, who never finished
High School but who won acclaim
as skilled surgeon, is trying to
decide what to do next ~3i
Being an impostor is a tough
habit to break" he says.
Despite his lack of schooling,
Ferdinand Waldo DeMara, Jr., 80
has posed successfully as doc
tor of philosophy, an eminent
zoologist, and has been, among
other things, a college psychology
professor and Trappist Monk.
But the collapse of his latest
master moax, during which he
performed sensationally brilliant
operations as a surgeon in the
royal Canadian Navy, has left
him uncertain.
I'm tired of aliases, or AS I
prefer 20 think of them, nons de
plume" he said. But how can I
use my own name after all that's
happened?" - G"t
AT his parents, home in Lawr
ence, Mass, Demara told his
amazing story to Life Magazine,
which gives the account in its
Jan 23 issue.
DeMara used the name and
credentials of Dr. Joseph C.. Cyr,
Of Grand Falls, New Brunswick,
to get his surgeons commission,
much as he had used academic
records Of others in his other
phony roles. ,..-..
Newspaper accounts of his
spectacularly successful opera
tions on wounded Korean sold
iers led to discovery of the fraud
last November, and the Canadian
Navy brought him home and
quietly discharged him.
DeMara, who comedies he
always wanted short cuts" pre-.
viously passed himself off as var.
ious noted scholars, attended edu
: cational conclaves, was a deputy
sheriff, American soldier anc
sailor and twice a hospital order
: ly. .'.......u.. .....t......
r AS a one-time psychology pro
J, fessor at st. Martins College, il
Lacey, Wash, DeMara said I"
/, just kept ahead of the class. TIL
r best way to learn anything is t
n teach it," ....
j, His story, which life says ha
. five DAYS prior to the date set fo
= hearElg.
r MapFice E. Beathard, +. Probat
! Judge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

tions for building q pilot model
plant.
Company officials said inven-
%" Peter Jancs, Of Los Angeles.
iii build the portable plant at
Rcf!n.:c Cos horne office, in
Cr.aha, Mel. Jones explained he
he's successfully produced bar
qrcsrtc" or natural vacuum
No makes the boiling aa1
Tnrif ~ &C -alt wa'er more c.
olo-nical
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
NEW PLANT FOR
DRINKING WATER

LOS ANGELES, Calf. Up An
Inventor of a practical process u
converting sea water into drink
ing water and the Refinitc Co.
have almost completed ncgotia-
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

CORNER FIREPLACE open two sides in the fashion of
ancient Norwegian pes gives both living and dining
acove view of the fire in this compacty planned house
snack bar between kitchen and dining space and glass
closed breakfast nook other interesting details Entrance
This is design 974 by Edward R. Rye 5s6 Macon
Road Hampstead NJ Y. The house Of about
1850 square feet II has a full basement
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

including a complex resection, or
lung removal. He did this after
reading accounts of such an
operation on King George of Eng
land.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
PROBATE NOTICE
Approval and settlement OF

Account and vouchers of the fol-
lowing named person and estate
have been filed in the Probate
Court of Madison County, for APP
proval and settlement:
Charles T.. Campbell, Estate,
Number 11,461, Docket 5, Page 304.
Unless exceptions are filed there
to, said account will be for hear
ing before said Court, on the 18th
day of March, 1852, at which time
said account will be considered
and continued from day to day un-
til finally disposed Of.
Any person interested may file
written exceptions to said account
or to matters pertaining to the ex-
ecution of the trust, not less than
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
PROBATE NOTICE
Approval and Settlement of

Account and vouchers of the fol-
lowing named person and estate
have been filed in the Probate
Court of Madison County, Ohio, for
approval and settlement:
James G. Plimell, Guardianship,
Number 10,320, Docket 8, Page 1856
Unless exceptions are filed there
TO, said account will be for hear
ing before said Court on the 18th
day Of March, 1852, at which time
said account will be considered
and continued from day tos day un
til finally disposed of.
Any person interested may file
written exceptions to said account
or to matters pertaining to the ex
ecution of the trust, not less than
five days prior to the date set for
hearing.
Maurice f. Beathard, Probate
Judge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
l3-SPEC AL NOTICES

] will not be responsible for debts
made by any other person than
myself Jacob NOVEL;. IL
MARCH OF DIMES PARTY, $3.50
dance and cards. Saturday, Feb
ruary g. Paul Eddys orchestra.
Layfayette School. IL
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
RATES AND REGULATIONS
j PHONE 81 OR 81

Clnssifled Ads received before
i0sSO a. m. Will be published same
Say. ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERVIS-
ING Is CAHH ONLY
Rafes-7N cents per word. Min.
tmum 80 cents each insertion.
rhe Uubl.. aers reserve the right
80 edit or reject any or all ndver-
t1sfng COP
ERRORS I'm ADVERTISING
Any errors shOu1d be reported
tihme dtafeIy. Publishers are NOT re-
spOnsible for more than one tnc0r-
rect Insertion. Regular rates VIII
be ehnrged for nN over one bncor-
rect insertion.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
6-HELP WANTED6

TWO MEN WITH CARS, free to
travel in Southern Ohio, $500 per
hour and car allowance. Contact
T. Navarro, Wednesday, Feb. 6,
10 pm. Madison Hotel. II
MAN WITH CAR, now employed,
seeking opportunity to better
himself Restricted territory, no
experience necessary. We train
you. Only men interested in earn
ing 500 a week to start need
apply Write box "B" this office.
IL
RrltE OPPORTUNITY. Man or
woman to service route Of brand
new Hershey Bar Dispensers. EX-
ceptionally good weekly income.
full or spare time. Requires
$a95 cash, car and references.
Give phone. Write Grey Equip
ment Co. 2O5 Z. Sixth ST. Cincin-
natl Ohio. II
NATIONAL CONCERN NEEDS TWO
LOCAL men with cars to service
local customers. Full time work.
Earn $86.75 weekly to start.
Write box a. this office. II
LEARN ABOUT OMAR JOB oP-
PORTUNITIES - in Springfield,
through a friendly and courteous
interview. Inquire 1910 South yell
low Springs st. Springfield, Q. II
FARMERS LOANS-to purchase
livestock. machinery, seed and
all operating expenses. Low inter
est and convenient terms. See Bald
win Rice, Production Credit Associ-
alton. les East Market St, Wash
ingtop C. II, O. If
AGRICULTURAL ana feeding lime
ctcne. We are prepared to deliv-
er promptly and spread or furnish
c spreader. Rates reasonable. Ce-
ell A. Raed, Agent, Marble Cliff
945-W2 LONDON. If
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
SALE ! 6

For SALE
HAY, mixed timothy, clover and
alfalfa. oliver Byerly King Pike,
West Jefferson, Phone $4,000. IL
TEN COWS, Algo four heifers and
one bull, all Guernseys. oliver
Byerly, King Pike, West Jeffer-
son, Phone $4,000. Il
2--FoR RENT
THREE ROOM TRAILER, fur
ni3hed. Call 1926. IL
ABATEMENT SUITABLE FOR
ADULTS, all utilities furnished.
. Call Mrs. Harvey b. Edwards
542 or Mrs. Dustin l.. Mirick
Z Phone TIA. = II
TWO ROOM HOUSE, furnished 179
South Oak St. IL
SMALL FURNISHED APARTMENT
with utilities. Call 545-W eve
nings IL
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
.I---FOR SALE

GROCERY STOCK AND FIXTURES
located in London; real money
maker; lease can be arranged
Living quarters attached; flX-
lures are latest models and stock
Is very clean. profitable busl-
ness for man and wife. i'm
mediate possession. G.. Harold
Flax, Realtor, West High ~.
London. Ohio, Phone III. II
1947 STUDEBAKI1R LAND CRuls-
ER with new motor, excellenI
cond tion. Wall Motors, is
Springfield Road II
1s47 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION
club coupe. A nice car at low
price. Wall Motors, 18 Springfield
Road, London, o. II
1850 F-6 FORD cab-chassis with
only 10000 miles, good buy Tor
anybody. Wall Motors, IL spring
field Road, Phone 100. II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

FIVE ACRE BUSINESS SITE at
intersection of Rts. 40 and 38.
Has unlimited possibilities. See or
call G.. Harold Flax, Realtor,
West High ST.. London, Ohio.
Phone III. IL
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

BLUE 9xI2 Administer rug like
new. also dining room table.
Phone 301-R. Pearl McAdam. IL
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

18 SHROPSHIRE EWES, 2 years
old. Will lamb 1st Of March. John
Gaynard. Phone 700 or 154-W.
IL
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05
E1--.-FOR SALE-

1947 CHAMPION FOUR DOOR in
first class condition, our famous
economy car Wall Motors. Is
Springfield Road, Phone 100. IL
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

five DAYS prior to the date set for
3 haaring.
MaYTice e. Beathard, Probate
Judge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

HOG BOXES, gates and feeders.
J. w. Beekman. Big Plain, Phone
953-J1. 26
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

CABINET SINK, Electrolux refrig-
orator and Tappan range with
high oven. Used but in good con-
dition. Must sell all three at once.
Priced for quick sale. Call 81 or So
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-02-05

IN TRANSPORTATION FOR Low
COST see your Studebaker deal
er. Wall Motors, 18 Springfield
Road, Phone 100, London. IL
Evening star., 1952-05-11

her foot as she descended.
After the model had bounced
from step to step to the con-
crete floor, Mrs. Willis said
this proved the design, since
the model had not broken.
Her husband remarked that
engineers don't ordinarily
test their models by kicking
them.
Every visitor to the Willis
home wants to know if the
colonel can get the plane out
Evening star., 1952-05-11

of the basement after he
completes it. He replies:
That's all figured out.
First, you take the wing off.
You zig the fuselage, then you
gag it. That gets the wheels
through the door. Then you
turn the fuselage on its
side :"
Invariably, the visitor con-
cludes, Then you tear a hole
in the basement wall to get
the plane out"
Evening star., 1952-05-11

at the slow" speed Of 160
miles an hour. If the wing
proves okay, he will build a
new fuselage and buy the
French jet engine, hoping to
be the first person in America
to build a baby jet plane.
Meanwhile, the normal haz-
ards of working at home con-
tinue. The other day he
parked the model of his plane
on the basement step and
Mrs. Willis nudged it with
Evening star., 1952-05-11
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ONE ACTRESS admitted that a

her last formal she
wore her nightgown
VAN RAALTE. of
course. The sheer,
scoop -necked char
treuse top with a
deep net rufle was
Evening star., 1952-05-11

light of the and the light in his For day night DURA-
CLOSES permed nail lacquer Salon MIST SOFT
pink Salon Rose the pink made for blue Longerasng
GLOSS keeps uengered of your grooming Just apply
let dry you're fragrant, heavenly your Gngertps
Evening star., 1952-05-11

there IS light but firm VASSAR-
ETTE girdle to do the job better.
Available at finer stores every
where. Anything you wear will
look and feel better, when under
meath it all, there's a VASSAR-
ETTE. For VASSARETTE's new
style booklet write to me Al E.
50th St., New York p.
Evening star., 1952-05-11
you NAY NOT BE AN ANGEL

have dreamed up some heavenly tricks to make you
look like gauzy sheers, wispy chifons nipped-
to-nothing wastlines cloud-soft colors For your
nails to be part of this lovely fashion picture, try
DURA-CLOSS's new Dress Up Pinks." lridescent
Pink Sparkle a shinmery peary pink to catch the
Evening star., 1952-05-11

specially designed gir-
dies to do right by us,
wherever waiStlines
settle. Even if you
want your waistline
where Nature put it,
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
GRAsSROOTS
Republicans Ignored Nations Hon1e- Town Voters

indicates that he has local in
fluence
BrowueH did not ask for support
from these local papers. or indicate
tbat be thought OF them as barring
local influence. The confidently es-
beefed riefory on The part OF The Re-
publican candidates nas turned into
defeat by The farm pote in The farm
states.
Normally the farmer does not
read. or follow the political leader
ship of the newspapers from the
metropolt, centers. The farmer
does not know, nor has he that
same degree of confidence in the
editor of the city as is true of that
of the home paper. whose leader
ship he will follow
American farmers as a class do
not believe in socialism as an Am
erican policy. They are not willing
to divide their two goats or two
cows or acres for which they have
worked and thrifty saved; but they
can take the socialistic medicine
with less of a grimace than they
can take being ignored. The farm
voter believes his vote is wanted
when those opposing socialism, by
any name, in any form, are sup
ported by the hometown papers.
Such support was not asked
for by BrOwneIl in the 1913 cam
paign, and the electoral vote
of the northern farm states
largely went to the President,
on his personal appeal to the
farmers and his promise of con.
tinued subsidies.
Will the Republicans and the op-
ponents of socialism make the mis-
take Brownell made in 1948 BY
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08

be show with Avis listening would
give him time to impress the new
language onto his mind.
4 Wis openly applied lipstick Cher
"a mother would never have done
thatD as Bruce saw familiar face
across the restaurant. It was Jim
McKinnon, son of an old friend. Jim
returned Bruce's nod casually then
Jim's eyes widened. Jim was 20.
Bruce was glad when he came to
their table.
Bruce pulled out a chair and be-
gan pelting the boy with questions
about his father and about business.
Jim responded that his father was
we'll, business was fine, the football
games had been won, but all the
time his eyes were on Avis.
It hit Bruce like a wallop, Jim
hadn't come for man-talk 1t
was Avis!
And Avis!-Bruce squirmed. Her
eyes were downcast. The sparkle
was gone. Bruce knew that bashful
ten year ODDS had more personality.
Plainly Avis was mentally swooning
over Jim.
Jim asked her, "How do you like
Grand River High"
Mice" Avis said softly.
do they have a good football
team"
"It's-it's nice" Avis an
swered. She raised her eyes as
far as Jim's hands like it was
terrific effort.
Bruce clerched his teeth. Didn't
she know anything! If she put one
tenth of the gayness of her CONVEX
sation five minutes ago into talking
with Jim, he would be interested.
DO you like having dinner here"
Jim asked, already searching the
room for an escape
Avis took a long time to answer,
and managed to raise her eyes to
the level of Jim's. It's $3.50 nice
here" she said.
Bruce knotted his hands Jim
sighed with disappointment and
politely asked Avis to dance He
probably expected her to say she
couldn't push one foot ahead of the
other. AS they walked away Bruce
closed his eyes-probably she would
fall! If only her mother had lived.
Maybe she could have taught Avis
how to talk!
Then they were back and Avis
was drawing on her coat and Jim
was walking away.
Hes peachy!" Avis breathed.
Bruce began, There's something
should tell you. If you want man
to be interested you have to be
alive"
Avis interrupted, Jim? Oh, we've
a date for tomorrow night. another
for the fraternity party and he
asked me to go to the Fall Prom
too! Not bad?" she asked with lifted
brows
You'll do" Bruce whispered.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
By Wright A. Patterson

TN THE 1913 political campaign
l Herbert Brownell of New York.
the manager of the Dewey-Warren
campaign, was so confident his can
didates would receive the farm vote
that he entirely ignored the media
of greatest influence with the farm
vote, the hometown newspapers.
He confined his efforts to Sc
cure votes to the metropolitan
centerS. AS a result the votes
of the farm states turned to the
President, and that vote re-
elected President Truman by
small margin. Dewey and War
rem were deprived of victory
that they might easily have had
as a result of either ignorance
or gross mismanagement on the
part Of Herbert BrOwnell.
The farm vote can never be
counted in the ballot boxes for Re-
publican candidates, reg dless
That vote must be sought, and the
one most influential media through
which to seek it is the farmers
hometown newspaper. He knows
the hometown editor, and has i'm
plicit confidence in his political
judgment.
He looks to that hometown paper
as his source of political leadership
When it is silent, the former must
turn to other sources for political
information and leadership. In many
cases the hometown paper editor
is sufficiently interested in the re-
suit of an Lection to take an active
part in a camraign without any
urging, but in many hundreds of
cases they do not do SO unless the
party asks for his local support, and
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
. Minute
- Fiction

NOrtIlVllle " ! II
me. Remember"
"Remember!" Avis said with
fire-alarm emphasis. 81 was just a
Is year old baby then. didn't know
about the big wheels at Grand Riv-
er, and that I'd be a main spoke.
You're scrimgrangorgeous!" Avis
eyes grew large over the fried
chicken placed before her.
eve don't seem to talk the same
language" Bruce said slowly.
please interpret. What's a big
wheel and a main spoke? That
scrim-something word, is it good?"
Avis smiled. Dad, I forgot you're
of the vintage of the terrific twen-
ties! Big wheel is someone impor-
tant around High. And I'm impor-
tant-a main spoke! 'Scrimgran-
gorgeous is swooning good" Avis
turned to the chicken.
Bruce decided he wasn't hungry.
For the thousandth time he wished
Avis mother could have lived .
To avoid bringing up Avis in a
woman-less household he had sent
her to Grand River.
Avis finished the chicken and
whispered, Can l have a foat?"
Sure" Bruce answered, "but
what is it?"
"This is the S64 business! A
float is ice cream and coke
mixed. Yummy!" Avis con-
tinued, "What are we doing aft
er dinner? frankie Martins in
town Frankie's a sax man!
Can we 60, Dad? l mean, can
we?"
Bruce nodded and felt dizzy. May
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QMM&hpM!z.25I5y!!!J||
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Vegetable Cookery
Don't stir air into your veg
etables while they're cooking. Just
add a small amount of boiling
water if they threaten to burn.
T.V. Hint
1t is not safe to slide magazine
into the space between the bottom
of the table model television set
and the table. This shuts off air
from the vents in the under side.
Accommodating heat is dangerous SO
allow for free ventilation.
Yum, Yum Cider
Cider in a glass pitcher becomes
something special when you add a
few unpeeled apple slices sliced
across the apple, to the drink.
Some hostesses add mint leaves,
too.
Fat Ready
Fat is ready for frying cooked
food when a l-inch cube Of bread
browns in it in 40 seconds.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08

going to CIR a n d
River? At the time
you w re deter
mined to stay in
Worthwhile wi t h
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
COLD WAR RACES

Thousands depend on Penetro Quick
Acting Rub to combat distress OF
common colds. Rubbed on chest.
promptly eases frightened muscles :.
Its medicated vapors clear head.
loosen phlegm. soothe throat. ease
cough. Keep Penetro handy To-
day. get Penetro Quick-Acting Rub
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
Why Nickel Is Used

Nickel is an important ingredient
of the austenitic chromium-nicke
stainless steels because of its work.
ability. formability and other fab
ricating qualities.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08

The army of bureaucrats contin
ues to grow and will until the votes
are cast next November.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
Kidney Showdown
May Bring
Restless Nights

When kidney function sIows down. many
folks complain Of nagging backache. head.
aches. dizziness and loss Of pep and energy
Don't suffer restless nights with these dis
comforts II reduced kidney function is get
ting you down-due to such common causei
As stress and strain, over-exertion or e1.
posure to cold. Minor bladder irritations
due to cold. dampness or wrong diet may
cause getting up nights or frequent passages
Don't neglect your kidneys II these condi.
lions bother you. Try Deans PillsMn mild
over SO years. While often otherwise caused
It's amazing how many times Doan's give
happy relief from these discomforts-help
the is miles OF kidney tubes and filter
flush out waste Get Doan's Pills todayi
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08

Senator Taft proposes to fight for
the electoral votes of some of the
southern states. if he wins the Re.
publican nomination.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
Let Him Walk

Let Him Walk
Son: "Say, Dad, that apple I
just ate had a worm in it, and I
ate that too"
Parent. What! here, drink
this water and wash it down."
But Junior shook his head. Jaw,
let i'm walk down."
play his drum, but he's certainly
subtle about it."
Father: Why"
Mother: well, this morning he
gave George a knife. and asked
him if he knew what was inside
the drum, "
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-02-08
THE
FICTION
CORNER

BRUCE WHEELER looked across
- the restaurant t a Bile at his
daughter Avis. He hadn't realized
how much he missed her since he
had sent her to Grand River to
school. "Are you really glad you're