Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 94, Decatur, Adams County, 20 April 1927 — Page 5

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I CALENDAR ■ Wednesday i-hip ll<»»e Economies ■ -Mrs. C I>. 1:30 1>- m E 1 THURSDAY I. ~ . ’ > i.. ’:ny -Ab.rSc I- ■ J..,, Wmim.s Class oMC.\. Church Henry Barkley. 7:30. pumiliters Class ot E. Frank Lynch. 7:30. gM; .ruin' Ladies Aid SocietyHouse. IP.M. B Bible Class of Reformed Leland Franks. Bw, ~l„ < Aid Society of Christian mi Andy Al tman. 2:30 p. m. T , A- a Club — Gertrude and Teems. 7:30 p. m. : A ‘inaii's Society at home Mrs. Sam Shamp. O I.>ll Ladie s' Aid So"i" y — g Lurch parlors. n( bib Hance —Elk's Home, |M p. Hurl p\iiiian Needle Club Iytlli«l» >nie 2:30 p. m. ■ Friday B| Meeting and Dinner‘i i > School. 7 p. 111. C!’. O'—Mrs. Elmer Kampe, S K)‘ M ' n| I I',ridge club -Mrs. .1. m-s ■U ■ \ : Methodist chinch - Mrs Humbarger. E Saturday Bl Eieri lb adv Class of M. E. Church Sale-Central Grocery. Bl I' lll ' imeiing of the Bridge ('bill ar|8..:..-- Thutsilay evening ot 'lns |K<.,' n wi:i Mis Elmer W. Kampe, al B >.ill be held on Friday ev- , same hour, instead, dm M,, a conflicting event. E| . mmiunity meeting which was H • '-I. held at the Aber School KK' ■ .ruing lias been postponed K.a' xt week. The public is asked i g.iiH il, ■ bauge. El .'. . iimiriniiy meeti’i". and dinner |E::. !,. Id al the Brandyberry school Ep'riikii . ni'ig Apiil 22. After the din I^K.''. •, rd music, communit;. singing i air meeting w'll mark the ■i. 'inu ■ 'ln s< iiool year and the puliis invi.u: to attend. Th* dinner |E"H 1"' siried at seven o'clock. Mrs. (lw. :i, and Miss Florence Biggs re the tei.i lie.s at the school. ewii‘l <’»»► > ■»»»» »- lata Xi sorority las* evening at ■|b” imine mi Mercer Avenue. R'.'P >rtn ■ " the chairman of the decorating . music lommittee for the anniverguest lance, to be given May 1' the Mamnic Hall, were given. Oil'.|E> iiiisines, matters were disposed of. widcli a social hour was enjoyed M lio-n-s served delightful refreshTii’ next meeting will be held 3, wit i Mis. Jesse Rice II After a little persuasive talk late |E 5 '' Sl, nl 1 ' afternoon. Rev. R. W. Loose EL tin Evangelical church, induced ■ h::; wit, t () accompany him on some As soon as they were out of ■«>< smne of the ladies of the Young Missionary Circle took charge E" f ll "' Pastor's home and proceeded pi' pare for the big supper and sotime that was to be had later. B (>l course, Mrs. Loose Is just like E an ' "titer woman and forgot someBj ll:| i- and Itev. Loose had to return !■ 11 the house with her. He made exand finally got her in the back B; (l,)llr and kept her from getting "wise" B 1 " what was going on. When they ■ r, '’ , iiiied home about the supper hour, B she was agreeably surprised to find M twenty-five members of the MissionB aly Circle present to help her cele- ■ brate her birthday. The table was E Well-tilled with good things to eat E il large birthday cake adorned E t' l ’' w,llter - The society presented E M r s- Loose with a beautiful scarf. I Mrs. Leland Franks will entertain || Hie members of the Phoebe Bible class °l Ihe Reformed church in the church II *' arl()rß Thursday evening. All mein- || "ms aie urged to attend. Easter Wedding ll ff * >r ® t,y wedding was performed || atiirday evening at 4 o'clock when !| *tina Emma Dick, daughter of Mr. and I I ‘'is. (’arl Dick, west of Moure, IndII l,Ul 'i and Mr. Clark Funk, son of Mr. I| ‘""1 Mrs. Charles Funk, of Decatur. || " l| " married. The single ring cere || “k>ny was read by the Rev. 0. 11. I thprry, at the Reformed parsonage

of Vera Cruz, A supper was given at the home of the bride's paieuts for lhe immediate family. Luted in the evening a reception was given with about forty friends of Lie young couple ami relatives of the bride, present. Many pretty and useful gifts were presented to tire bride. Refreshments were served at a late hour after which all departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Funk a very happy ami prosperous life. Mrs. Merle Evans delightfully entertained the members of the Carpe Deim Club at her home, Tuesday evening. After the business meeting, a short; musicale was given. Instrumental solos by Mrs. Dee Fryback, Mrs. Irene Bohnke, vocal solo. Mrs. Harry Magner, were enjoyed. Tables were arranged for Bunco and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Freeh Hower and Mrs. Joe Hunter. Delicious refreshments were served at the small tables. Mrs. Russell Owens, Mrs. Irene Bohnke were guests besides the club members. The next meeting wfll be with Mrs. Harve Baker. The Woodcraft Club met with Miss Edwina Schroll last evening. A social evening was enjoyed. Miss Helen DeVor will be hostess next week. The W. F. M. S. of the Methodist church will serve a banquet at six o'clock for the King’s Herald and Standard Bearers tonight. The following program will be given: Opening song Devotionals, Mrs. Walters Vocal solo, Agnes Nelson Playlet—School of Missions Teacher Mrs. Allen Miller Thomas Frank DeVor Margaret Monai Butler Susie Malde Staley James Arthur D. Suttles Mary Mary Jane DeVor Incense Offering Mrs. Passwater Saxaphone solo, Arthur D. Suttles. All members of the graduating class of the Community Training School are urged to meet at three o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Christian church for an important business meeting. There will not lie a meeting of the Presbyterian choir tonight, but to‘inorrow night the choir will meet at the church at 6 o’clock- with a potluck supper preceding the rehearsal. All members are urged to attend tomorrow night’s meeting. Harve Mankey was pleasantly surrelatives and friends, the occasion being his thirty-tourth birthday anniversary. A social hour was enjoyed and delightful refreshments were served. Those present were .Mr. and Mrs. Harve Mankey and children, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Mankey, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Roth and son. Glen. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sprunger, and daughter, Violet, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Manley and children, of Bluffton, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Roth and children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roth, Mr. and Mrs. James Mankey and children, and John Roth.

COMMENCEMENT AT MONMOUTH TONIGHT Diplomas To Be Awarded To Three Graduates; Sen. L. A. Pittenger To Speak Commencement exercises of the Monmouth high school will be held at Monmouth this evening. Diplomas will be awaided to three pupils. They are Helen Gerke, Inez Chase and Ivan Fairish. The commencement address will be delivred by Snator L. A. Pittenger. of Muncie. The diplomas will be presented to the graduates by Clil'toa Stiiker, superintendent of the county schools. COURT HOUSE Holding Jury Trial The case ot' the state vs. Herman Steer, for driving an automobile while intoxicated, came up tor trial before a jury in circuit court this morning. The case was appealed from the city court. Steer was at rested a few months ago following an automobile accident at the intel section of Third and Jackson stieets. The persecution was still presenting evidence at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon. Members of I lie jury lieiir ing lhe case are: Daliel O. Reinhart, Luther Martin. Burke, Fred Gier. Edward Oml(>r. Simon Lehrman. Warren Jones Jacob Weldler, Frank Hirschy Otto Wefel, Hetman H. Myers and J. M. Doan.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1927.

30,000 HOMELESS; PROPERTY DAMAGE MOUNTING RAPIDLY UOWTIXVKD FROM PAGK ONE> residents along the Mississippi and tributary rivers, yesterday found tornadoes and driving rain storms doing additional damage through the plains country. Tornado In Indiana Brazil, Ind., April 20—(UP) —Three persons were injured last night when they were pinned under u barn blown down during the tornado which swept across Clay county. Mrs. Huffman and her daughter, Mrs. Brinks, were milking when the barn was demolished and they were pinned under the heavy timbers and badly injured. Ernect. Brinks, working in the barn was blown out of the building to a ravine some distance away but was not hurt. Ono horse in the barn was killed. Wind In Marshall County Plymouth, Ind., April 20 —(UP) — One person injured and widespread property damage was reported today in the wake of a windstorm which swept across Marshall county last night. Rfvo Dingledine, 21, was seriously injured when a chicken house in which lie was seeking shelter was picked up by the wind and carried a distance of 25 feet and hurled to the ground with such force it was demolished. > | Memphis Tenn, April 20 —(UPl — Thousands of families were moving from towns and farms in the St. Francis basin of eastern Arkansas today as torrents raged south from n new break in the river levee 7 milts above New Madrid Mo. At the same time other parts in the' levee were weakening and completed inundation of the valley appeared cer tain. THOMPSON MUST SERVE SENTENCE Decatur Youth Violates Parole; Ordered To Serve Former Sentence The suspension of the sentence of William Thompson, Decatur youth, who pleaded guilty to a charge of petit larceny recently, was revoked today by Judge Sutton in circuit court, after U has begjj Ihut Thompson had violated his parole. The yo.uig man was fined $1 and costs in city court Monday night on a charge of speeding. Judge Sutton order-1 Thompson to serve his previous sentence of four months on the state penal farm. Bluffton Nine Defeats Berne Tossers, 9 To 5

Bluffton high school had little trouble in defeating the Berne high school ball team in a game played M rriw.-.. The final score was !>-5. with the Wei, county boys on the long end of the score. Jack Emery, of Berne, umpired in fine shape. The game was marred at times by frequent errors by both teams. o Only Two .Jurors Are Chosen For Murder Trial Long Island, N. Y. April 20—(UP)— Virtually half of the 260 talismen inpanneled for the trial of Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Giay had been examined by mid-afternoon today and out of the 130 citizens who had come before the supreme court justice Townseud Scudder, only two had been found satisfactory to counsul in the case. o Good News for Pretty Skins If the face powder you now use does not stay on long enough to suit you—does not keep that ugly shine away indefinitely—does not make your skin colorful like a peach —try this new wonderful special French Process Face Powder called MELLO-GLO. Remember lhe name MELLO-GLO. There's nothing like it. The Holthouse Drug Co. CHILDREN'S ~ SORE THROAT Mothers know that children’s sore throats are serious, often leading to tonsflltis. scarlet fever or diphtheria. Also that it is hard to treat because the usual remedy Is., a gargle and children can not gargle. A famous pliysiiuiaii’s rescript ion called Thoxinc works on new principle —goes direct to the cause not reached by gargles and patent medicines and brings relief within la minutes or money back. And the remarkable thing about it is (8 contains no iron, chloroform or dope—harmless and safe, pleasant <H utURM jaiia-t ‘aaqtuauuM 'ejstß minuties or money back. 35c, 60c, and SI.OO. Holthouse Drug Co.

Personals Harry Yaney has ieturned to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to resume his studies in tile University of Michigan, after spending the Spring vacation here ’ with his mother. 1 Mrs. Scott Wilkins returned to her , home at Lima, Ohio today, after ( spending a few days in this city us the ( guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Blair. ( L. ('. Waring made a business trip to 1 Bluffton this afternoon. The free summer trip to Japan do- * nated by the O. S. K. line to a Tacoma, ' Washington, teacher, was awarded to 1 Miss Mildred Gast, of the Sheridan school, recently. Miss Gast, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gast for- ' merly of this city. Last year, two awards were made to Tacoma teachers giving free transportation on a trip lasting through the entire summer. Mrs. 1 ierre Goodrich and daughter, Nancy, of Indianapolis, who are visiting here, and Mrs. C. A. Dugan are spending the day in Fort Wayne as " the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Bond, and Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Eilingham. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ford, of Portland. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hower last evening. Mrs. Ford remained here for a visit. Dan Helm, of east of the city, was a business visitor here this morning. Charles Burdge, J. S. Peterson, Mart Gilson and Leigh Bowen, attended the Scottish Rile at Fort Wayne this afternoon. C. D. Teeple ami C. E. Peterson •made a business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon in the interest ot their stole. Leigh Bowen motored to Celina, O„ yesterday afternoon. Joe Simons, of Bluffton, was a bus-' iness caller in the city this afternoon. | Willis Leigh, of Portland, was a business caller in the city this morn-' ing. Mr. and Mrs. August Busick and son, Clarence, and daughter, Helvm of north of the city, were shoppers here today. Mrs. Ray cMCollum, of Geneva, visited friends here this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Saylors mot-' ored to Bluffton last evening where Mr. Saylors looked after business interests. Miss Naomi Holthouse has returned to Fort Wayne where she is a student in Sacred Heart Academy, after spending the Easter vacation here with her mother, Mrs. Minnie' Holthouse. She was accompanied by Mrs. A. R. Holthouse, Mrs. Minnie Holthouse and daughter, Florence. 1

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COUNTY TAKES ON ASPECT OF SPRING Several Days Os Warm Weather And Spring Showers Bring About Big Change Following several days of warm weather and spring showers. Decatur and Adams county has taken on the aspect of spring. Trees are beginning to show signs of lite and grass is becoming green in all parts ot the county. Many trees are blooming and a spring atmosphere is noticeable every place, Tuesday marked the warmest day ot the year in this city. Rain last night and warm weather again today aided in bringing out spring buds. County roads have withstood the heavy spring tains in fair condition, according to county highway officials, and most ot them are in good condition. Work will continue, however, and it is expected that the roads will be in' first class condition in a few more days. Garden planting and spring farm wotk has come to the trout with the warm weather the last iewdays, and with a Utile more sunshine and less rain, farmers say, they will soon be caught up r. their spring work. ...... ... .... — , -w Get the Habit—Trade at Home. It Pays Lost His Rheumatism and Stomach Trouble Says He Never Has a Bit of It Now. Suffered for 30 Years. “I had stomach trouble for 30 years. My stomach would bloat and cramp. The gas would crowd back my heart, and the pains were awful. My appetite was poor and I had to watch what I ate all the time. I also had rheumatism in my right leg below the knee, and my ankle swelled up so I could hardly walk. Nothing I would take did me any i good. Then I heard of Viuna and : bought a bottle, and right from the first I felt better. Now I feel fine. I My stomach trouble is all gone. No I gas, none of that bloating, and I I can eat anything and plenty of it. My rheumatism is gone, doesn’t pain I or swell at all, and my leg is as good as it ever was. My weight , was formerly 140 pounds, and now I weigh 157 pounds, a gain of 17 1 pounds. I lay my present state of i good health to Viuna.”—Harvey ' Knox, Route 2, Gaston, Ind. Viuna acts promptly on sluggish bowels, lazy liver and woak kidneys. It purifies the blood, clears the skin, re- > stores appetite and digestion, and brings . new strength and energy to the whole body. Take a bottle on trial. Then If J you’re not glad you tried Viuna. your money will be refunded. $1 at druggists, or inaihMl postpaid by Iceland Medicine Co., Indianapolis, Ind. VIUNA The vegetable Sold By ‘ CAT.T.OW A- KOHNR

A. N’. Anker uud C. J. Lutz left this afternoon on a motor trip to Bloomington where Miss Veronica Auker is a teacher in the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Frank France and Miss Rose Christen returned to this city at noon today after a several months visit In Florida. o — Get the Habit —Trade at Home, It Pa/a

I THE ADAMS Theatre | Last Time Tonight FREI) THOMSON and His Marvel Horse MR SILVER KING in “A REGULAR SCOUT” with Mary Carr, T. Roy Barnes and Robert McKim. K An Amazing Story of a Man’s Salvation! A I'hriling laic jig of Dangers anti Hairbreadth Escapes, Drama ami ilnilE |rthat will literally take your breath away! m ALSO—Aesop's Fables, Pathe News and Topics of the Day. bn 10c 25c rf’ Thursday Only—Pauline Frederick in “Josselyn’s Wife' j

fiifiSiHiFW,® I THE CORT Last Time Tonight tfi S “SENSATION SEEKERS” yfi Jfi A Universal-Jewel Attraction, with _• BILLIE DOVE and HUNTLY GORDON. jjr MB A powerful, dramatic romance of the girl of today, jjRich in color startling in its revelations trembling--H ly :di\e in the truth of its character portrayals. A pic- jjnj lure that will stir you to lhe depths of your emolions Jfi ■ft —and that you can't afford to miss! , ft- “Motor Boat Demon,” Comedy. 10c-25c S Thursday and Friday “FI(>HIING LOVE,’ . Ue featuring Jetta Goudal. ■ •ft ’ Srfl

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Joe filmmoni of Bluffton is looking after ImsineHs here. CORNS |F7I Quickralisffrompainful Y'n j corns, tandar toes and pressure of tight shoes. DI Scholl's Xino-pads “"ewryuherz

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