Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 98, Decatur, Adams County, 24 April 1925 — Page 5
■rotaryclub I HIS VISITORS ■Bluffton, Fort Wayne And I Winchester Rortanans Attend Meeting Several mil of town Rut«rinUrt worn i Kurils of the Decatur Rotary club E IS| evening, among them being AbriliKani SlminonH, of Bluffton; Andrew Wt Harry, of Fort Wayne; ami Jack &K,-Ne<’s. of Winchester. During the Bevelling Mr. Burry gave a short talk Bind others were called on. The final Bcheek-up of the plans for carrying Bout the boy’s program was made and ■tie' chairmen of th- various commit for each day’s even! made line and the out’ook is good for Ba tdl • ppk - A l / - Suttles gave an in Bteri-stlng five-minute talk on how his Bbiisiness served the community in Bkecping the Rotary code of ethics. Btio' meeting adjourned in time for ■ the members to attend the farmer’s ■meeting at the old gymnasium. if — —o ■ Local Eastern Stars Home From Indianapolis Hl Mrs. Henry B. Heller, worthy MatIron. Mrs. M. A. Frlsinger, Associate ■ Matron, and G. T. Burk, worthy TatBr<m. of the Order of Eastern Star, re- ■ turned last night from , the annual ■ grand chapter meeting held at indi- ■ anapolis. Four hundred chapters were ■ represented at the meeting. The ■newly elected officers are Mrs. JanJette Bunnell, Plmouth. Grand matron; ■ Mr. John Hessong. Indianapolis, Grand |palron; Mrs. Alberta Huffman, Rock ■ port, assistant, grand matron; Mrs. ■ Nettie Ransford, Indianapolis, grand ■ secretary. | o ■■■ —■■■- ■Public Drinking Fountains Being Installed Today X i The drinking fountains at the corn■er of Monroe and Second streets and lon Court street were being put in I place today by members of the water ■ department of the city plant. Water I will be turned on today and during I these unusually hot spring days the I public will more than likely take adI vantage of the fountains and stop for I a refreshing sip. The fountains were donated several years ago to the city by the T- P. A. organization. Two Republican Chairmen Are Appointed Today Indianapolis, April 23. —Two vacancies in the republican 4ftate committee were filled today following a meet ing of the committee with Clyde A. Wall), state chairman, yesterday. Clarence Brown, Richmond, was named sixth district chairman to succeed the late George Elliott, of Newcastle. Jesse Murden. Peru, was chosen successor to Hurd Hurst, of Peru, as eleventh district chairman. Hurst resigned to become judge of the Miami circuit court. o __ Science Teachers Meet At Muncie Normal Today Muncie, Ind., ( April 24. — (United Press.)—Science teachers from the eleventary and high schools throughout the state gathered here today for a iwo-day annual session. The conference was held at the Muncie Normal. Teachers include those giving instruction in geography, physiology, and nature study tn the elementary grades, and chemistry, physics, zoology, botany, and agriculture in the high schools. The principal speakers today were Dr. Roscoe R. Hyde of John Hopkins University, Baltimore, and formerly professor of zoology and physiology in the Indiana State Normal school at Terre Haute, and E. E. Pamsay, . state school inspector. The session will be diided With field trips through Muncie and southeast ern Indiana inspecting places of scientific interest. > J —o— ——— Eastern Stars Hold Grand Chapter Meeting Indianapolis. April 24 —(Special to Daily Demoiyat)—Nearly one thousand members of the Order of The Eastern Star, in attendance at the annual grand chapter meeting, made a pilgrimage yesterday to the Masonic home at Franklin. Four hundred chapters were represented at the gathering. Mrs. Jeanette Bunnell, Plymouth, was elected grand matron. Other officers: John Hessong, Indianapolis, grand patron; Mrs. Alberta Huffman, RockPort, assistant grand matron; Mrs. Nettie Ranstord Indianapolis, grand secretary.
James Cowan of the Decatur Cantings company made a business trip tn North Manchester this afternoon. Earl Marlin and Howard Markley of Huntington wen- business visitors here this afternoon. Bi-rt Owens, manager of the Marion ' plant of the cloveileaf creameries, was attending to business here today. J.N. Burkheml, the Monroe autioncer, was looking after business here last evening. J. 8. Peterson Is at Indianapolis today to attend to business. H. R. Molt* attended Scottish Rife lodge at Fort Wayne last evening. Dick Burdg attended to business matters at Garrett, Indiana yesterday. U. L. Yost, A. V. Yost and John S, Peterson motored Io Indianapolis yesterday on business. Walter Fry, of Bluffton, was a business visitor here this morning. Mrs. l.uella Maglejj visited at Berne last evening. F. R. Sowers, of Portland, visited friends here last evening. Miss Jeanette Clark spent Thursday afternoon in Fort Wayne. II *ll. Myers returned this morn ing from a short visit at the Sigma Chi house at Indiana University, Bloomington. Mrs. J. C. Miller and daughter, Cecile, are guests of relatives at Fort Wayne today. Mrs. E. G. Coverdale spent the day in Fort Wayne visiting with friends. Rev. F. D. Whitsell went to Chicago today on business. He will return Saturday. , Mr. and Mrs. ReubenXMeyers, of Monroe, were shoppers here Jhis afternoon. Miss Mary Ijewton. of north of the . city, was a visitor here this afternoon. , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gieckler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shafer and daughter. Catherine Alice, of Monroeville, shoppers here today. C. D. Lewton, who has been a pat lent at the Adams County Memorial Hospital for the past three weeks recovering from a serious operation, continues to Improve and is able to sit up a part of the time. Another Good Audience Sees Junior Ciass I*lay Another good audience witnessed ' the second performance of the junior class play, “A Full House," at the high school auditorium last night and everyone present thoroughly enjoyed the production. The cast went through the performance last iright as good or better than they did in the opening performance Wednesday night. Miss Josephine Anderson, who sang - — I
ADAMS THEATRE - tonight-tomorrow Matinee Saturday and Sunday. GEORGE MELEORD P PO DUCT ION IIQM THt NOVtl OF • IT MIL «A. DiLL I ffOV\ tof THE i i WORM > I featuring, Anna Q. Neilsson, James Kirkwood HERE is one of Hie most spec-, tacular melodramas in the his-; tory of the screen. A story of love and sacrifice developed along brand new lines, and told amid thrilling fights, raging floods, rousing rescues and other big scenes. —Also— A good added attraction. 10c—25c COMING — "CHARLIE’S AUNT," ALSO—Harold Lloyd in "NOW OR NEVER."
DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1925.
I tain Wednesday night, sang again last 1 night. She sang “Somewhere A Voice is Calling," and '‘By the WatI «-rs of Minnetonka." She was ac--1 companled by Mrs. L. A. Holthouae. ' Miss Mildred Butler played several i piano selections preceding the play, each night, also.
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Judgments Awarded In the case of Claude ('. Rayl vs. Abraham Bagley, the court awarded Judgment in favor of the plaintiff for 1144.611 and costs. In the cn.-e of the Old Adam: County Bank v<. Charles K. Minima, the court awarded Judgment in favm of the plaintiff f or $13X63 and costs. In the case of the Old Adams County I Brink vs. Bate Ray et al., the court awarded judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $56.05 and costs. | Amendment Complaint Filed In the case of Bennis Wolff vs. Glen • arpenter, an amended complaint was filed by the plaintiff. Marriage Licenses Warren G. Kleinknight, laborer, Tocsin, to Jennie Schlickman, Decatur. Real Estate Transfers Isaac Emery to Victor Bixler, lot U.S. Berne. Indiana, for a consideration of SI.OO Nicolas Stuckey, etux. to Roy E. Dubach, etux, lot. 451 Berne for a consideration of s3do. E. P. Gillum, c tux. to J. A. Stuckey 60 acres in Hartford township for a consideration of $7,000. Anna Burry, et al. to Samuel ■ Ivi.key. 31 acres in Monroe township for a consideration of $2,950. Anna Burry, et al. to Moses Mimidt, 17% acres in Motrroe town- .
—— I! Important Change in Timetables on the Pennsylvania Railroad System Effective Sunday, April 26th. Consult Ticket Agents. — - ■
SPECIAL Saturday, April 25 > 30 x 3 1-2 U. S. Tires $6.95 I liis is a First Quality, High Grade Tire and a real bargain. ONE DAY ONLY Elberson Service Station A Pledge to the People 1 promise you if nominated and elected mayor of Decatur I will give a clean, honest administra'iien and a square deal to every man, woman and child in the city. I also stand for n reduction in Electric Light and Power rates. Although believing that economy should he practiced on every hand I also believe (hat a progressive policy should be carried out. GEO. M. KRICK Democratic Candidate for Mayor. (Subject to decision of the voters at the primary, Tuesday, May 5.) ? • Political Advt. H
ship for a consideration of $2,950. Luther Funk. etux. to Grace W. Tope, 33 acres in Washington township for a consideration of $2,500 Charles E. Burr, etux, to Hattie M. Rice, part of section 21 in Root township for a consideration of S4O. Charles E. Sullivan, etux to Birchie R. Farr, etux, parts of inlots 67 and 68 Decatur for a consideration of $4,500. . —o— ■ i Navy Recruiting Station At Ft, Wayne To Be Reopened The navy recruiting station will be eopenml in the Federal building at •’ort Wayne on April 25, by Chief Torpedeman F L. Study, and the reruiting of first enlistments will start it that time. Applicants must be bewcen tne age of 17 and 35 and will ><■ accepted for either 4 or 6 year erms at the option of the applicant. Minors under 21 years of age must
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furnish written consent of parent or legal guardian and at least two character references from reputable business met) from the vicinity where they reside. Recrulte accepted for enlistment will be transferred to the Naval Training station at Great Lakes, 111., for two months’ training before being assigned to duty abroad ship. Recruits have opportunity to take a course in one of the following trade schools after they have completed their training. Machinists, ElcctriqlaiiH, Radio, Coppersmiths. Aviation. Musicians and Hospital Corps. It is estimated that. 28,000 men will have to be recruited during the next year to keep the navy up to authorized strength. 1- 1 - 1 --- Gary. — A movement is gaining I ground to have all the territory in Calumet township. Lake county, annexed to the city of Gary.
/ un JUST RECEIVED 50 Coats 75 Dresses which we will put on sale at a saving of 20% to 50% :::::::::::::::: Mrs. M. Moyer 131 N. Bth Street ■" 1 " 11 1 — SEE THE STAR Two- Door Sedan WITH THE i Million Dollar Motor The new Two Door Star Sedan is now on display at our garage. Better and more beautiful, in its class, than we arc able to describe. It has plate glass windows, that arc easily raised or lowered, to suit the weather conditions. ; Cloth upholstery, such as used in much higher priced cars gives a wonderful inside appearance. The body finished in dark blue lacquer, white striped hood and fenders in black enamel, nickeled radiator and neat nickeled trimmings throughout, gives it that classy appearance of more expensive cars. ' It seats five people comfortably, has cowl ventilator, carries a dome light and rear view mirror that make the car as comfortable as a home. A veritable second home on wheels. These exceptional values delivered to you for $Bl5Balloon tires $25 extra. Call 335 for a ride in this new creation. WATCH—Something new in a closed car will be here next week. P. Kirsch & Son Opposite Interurban Station •
I THE CORT I g LAST TIME TONIGHT I “THE ROSE OF PATHS” 1 Universal featuring || M try Philbin and wonder vast. ’ ’ S A picture worth your time. g 10c 25c 9 Saturday—“ The Flaming Forties,’’ featuring Barry M ■g Carey. Also—Buddy Messenger Comedy. Br Matinee 10c-25c. Evening 20c-25c. ■l Sunday—“ Fools in the Dark’ ■ with Matt Moore, Patsy Ruth Miller. <
