Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 18 June 1927 — Page 5

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CALENDAR Saturday pastry sale by Christian L. A. S. Licbtle >' luat »> ttrket ’ 9a - Monday Delta Theta Tuu—<Miss Genevieve Herting. Tuesday Mary and Martha Class of M. E. Church-Mre. C. D. Lewton. progressive class of Presbyterian SS-Mrs W. H. Lee, 7:30 p. m. Thursday Hoot Township Home Economics dub all day picnic-ICharles Gage Grove. Monmouth. So Cha Rea—Miss Cecile Miller, 7:30 p- m. The Minnehaha Club held election of officers last night. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Bertha Tvner, president; Mrs. Emma Charles vice-president; Mrs. Sadie Sprague, secretary; and Minnie Baumgartner. treasurer. During the social hour which followed the business meeting, a pot-luck supper was served. Later, Bunco was played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Ed Whitright and Mrs. Minnie Teeple. Mrs. Teeple was a guest of the club. The Progress class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will meet at the home of Mrs. W. II Lee, on Mercer avenue, at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening. The Delta Theta Tau sorority will meet with Miss Genevieve Berling Monday evening. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Ralph Yqger delightfully entertained at three tables of Bridge last evening in honor of her guest. Mrs. Herman Yager, of New- York City. Peonies, roses and daisies were used as a note of floral decorafon. Miss florine Michaud was awarded the prize for high score and Miss Jeanette Clark was awarded the consolation prize. Mrs. Yager was presented with a gift from the hostess The guests included Mrs. James R. Blair, Miss Caherine Hyland, Miss Jeanette Clark, Miss Josephine Myers, Miss Veronica Anker, Miss Horine Michaud, Mrs. H. L. Curtis. Miss Matilda Scllemeyer and Miss Helen Kocher. | The Mary and Martha class of the Methodist church 'will meet Tuesdayevening with Mrs. C. D. Lewton. All members are urgently requested to attend. o Chamberlin And Levine Welcomed Back In Berlin Berlin, June 18.—(UP) —The American filers, Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Lfvine, and their wives arrived last Right in airplanes from Hamburg. A huge crowd at the Tempelhof girtjome gave them a rousing welcome. Husbands and Rives had been reunited at Bremen earlier in the day wheij the North German Lloyd liner Berlin arrived from New York. T 0 Jay Conpty Pioneer Dies Andrew W. Allen, 84. a Civil war vet eran and a representative of one of Jay county's pioneer families, died suddenly Thursday evening, at the home of his son, Charles, at Philadelphia. Pa. Mr. Allen spent most ot his life in Jay county. - ■■' o — Report Expected Soon On State Prison Probe Indiana polls, June 18. — (United Press) —The state board of charities submit an early report to Gov. Ed was belicyed today to be ready to Jackspu and the Michigan City prison bqard of trustees on its investigat'qn of D. C. Stephenson's charges that prison officials mistreated him and denied him ordinary privileges. Jol>n A. Brown, secretary of the board of charities, returned to hi i office today after a 2-day conference at Bluffton with W. H- Eichorn, another member of the board, regarding certain features of the inquiry. Brown made no statement, but it was understood that Eichorn, a prom- ■ iT'nt Jurfist and assisted him in drafting parts ot the report having to do with technical points of law-. The report must be made by Jun'’ 30. The prison trustees on July 1 will camsider Stpphlenson's apidkation for 90-tlay parole.

Personals Lester Pine has bought a sawmill, an' he ought t’ make a big success of it fer he didn' know nothin’ when he went t’ school. “Good bye, an’ look out ter trucks,” said Mrs. Lon Moon, as her husband left t’ paint th’ Courthouse steeple.—Abe Martin. Indianapolis News. Mr. and Mrs. G. 11. Wehmeyer and daughter, Helena, will motor to Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sunday to attend the commencement exercises ot the University of Michigan, which will be held Monday. Carl Miller, nephew' of Mrs. Wehmeyer, will be graduated from the school of medicine. Dr. Miller has been appointed interne at the Lutheran hospital at Fort Wayne l and will enter July 1. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Wehmeyer and daughter, Helena, will attend the, wedding of Arnold Gerberding and Miss Luella Lapp, which will be solemnized at the St. Paul Lutheran church, at Fort Wayne, tonight at seven o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Yager, of New York City, who have been visiting relatives here for the past several days, left today for Indianapolis to visit Mrs. Yager’s mother, and friends at Bloomington. Mr. and Mrs. Yager Will return to this city for a short visit before returning east. Miss Mary Neptune has gone to Toledo, Ohio, to attend summer school at the Toledo Conservatory of Music. This is Mary’s fourth year at this school where she is under the able teaching of Mrs. Edythe Sherman Gusttason, teacher of expression. While in Toledo Miss Neptune will stay witli her grandmother, Mrs. G. 1-. Kintz. J. G. Niblick left last night for St. Louis, where he will attend the Lindbeigh reception, see a baseball game and look after business matters. St. Louis was turned over to “Lindy’’ today and one of the greatest receptions ever planned for an American was given the dating aviator. Four tickets were sold over the Nickel Plate for the excursion to St. Louis today, S. E. Shamp, local agent stated today. The rttilroads ran special excursions to St. Louis for the Lindbergh reception. Clifton E. Striker, superintendent of the Adams county schools, has returned from Indianapolis, where he attended a meeting of the county superintendents association. Mr. Striker was a member of the nominating committee. B. F. Breiner, county commissioner visited the office of the Daily Democrat this morning, bringing with him a large bouquet of the finest variety of garden roses, grown at his home west of the city. Miss Margaret t'onter, of Fort Wayne, is spending the wjsek-end here with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fritzinger and Miss Rose Copter of north Second street. Miss Dessolee Chester left today for Van Wert, Ohio, to visit her brother, Dr. Chester, and Antwerp, Ohio, to visit her parents. She will leave there within a few days for Ann Arbor. Michigan, where she will enter the University of Michigan for the summer. o Cave-In Os Sewer Ties Up Industry At Evansville Evansville. Ind.. June 18. —(United Press) —Industry was virtually paralyzed here today, due to the cave-in of a sewer of the river front. Water used in turbine engines of the Southern Indiana Gas ami Electric company, pouring into the cavein, was widening the breach to such an extent last night that the power plant was shut down. The city was entirely without light or power today. The cave-in occurred on the high, sloping embankment, at the edge of Water street which slopes sharply to the water’s edge, at the present stage of the river some 50 yards from the street level. A huge breach, nearly 100 feet wide, had already crumbled away this morning and was eating into the street liUfelf. threaten, mg to undermine the foundations of business houses. — o— — Tea drinkers in the United Kingdom ccnsume halt' the total world production.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1927.

return from state SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET Decatur And Adams County People Are Home From Martinsville After Attending Convention Several Decatur and Adams county persons have returned from Martinsville, where they attended the annual state Sunday school convention this week. Many interesting and instructive addresses were delivered during the convention. Among the speak era were Dr. O. W. Warmingham, of Boston, Mass.; Dr. D. W. Kurtz, president of McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas; and Dr. J. M. Artman, of Chicago. Decatur persons attending the convention were the Rev. R. W. Loose, pastor of the Evangelical church; the Rev. Harry Fernthiel, pastor of the Presbyterian church; Mr. Trick er, C. D. Teeple, and Mr. Hoffman and son, Milton. — o—■ Vanguard Os C. M. T. C. Men Reaches Indianapolis Indianapolis, June 18. — (United Press) —The vanguard of an army of 2.500 young men who have enlisted for the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Fort Benjamin was arriving here today, for the entrance examinations. A total of 1.600 candidates will be . trained at Fort Harrison, the add!|t:onal 900 being ordered to the Hoos ' ier post to take care of those who failed to come or are rejected for physical reasons. Training will start Monday and will continue for six weeks. Other Indiana men will be trained at Camp Knox, Kentucky. — o Tocsin Bank Case Is Venued To .Jay County Bluffton, June 18. —The case of the Old Adams County bank, of Decatur receiver of the Bank of Tocsin, seeking judgment against Hansel and Claude Kreigh in the sum of $4,000 or two notes, was sent to the Jay circuit court at Portland on change of venui today by Judge A. W. Hamilton on motion of the defendants. The petitions of George DeWald Company and G. E. Bursley Co., to be made party defendants was granted. The court ruled that the receivership case undei the proceedings should remain in th< Wells circuit court, and O. E. Lesh temporary receiver, was continued in charge as permanent receiver. —— Q rCounty Superintendents Hold Meeting At Capital Indianapolis, June 18.—(UP) —Karl W. Hemmer of Evansville was elected president of the county school sup erintendents' association of Indiana at its semi-annual meeting here yesterday. W. O. Schanlaub of Kentland was elected vice-president, and J. H.

Eilar of Newcastle, secretary. Robert E. Eckert of Jasper is the permanent treasurer. _ o Orders Placed For 29 Planes Like Lindy’s New York—(Ul’)Evidence that the New York June 18—(UP)—Evidence that Lindbeigli and Chamberlin-Levine tians-Atlantic flights had given im petus to commercial aviation develop ment was seen here today in the incorporation of a new aircraft company by M. Bellanca. designer of the monoplane Columbia, and announcement of an official of the Rayon aircraft company of San Diego, builders ot the Spirit of St Louis, that 29 planes similar to Lindbergh's have been ordered by Americans. Bellanca, who severed his connections with tile Columbia aircraft company of which Levine is principal owner, before the Columbia flew to Germany. will head a one million dollar company to be called the Bellanca aircraft company. State Picks Charges On Which Mayor Duvall Will Be Tried First Indianaeplis, Ind., June 18—(UP)— The state will seek to convict Mayor John L. Duvall upon charges of perjury. making a false campaign fuml statement and one affidavit for violating the corrup practices act before going into tile four other charges against him. it was announced today Prosecutor William H. Remy and special prosecutors, John W. Holtzman and Emsley W. Johnson gave this iufol mation to special judge Cassius C. Shirley in ci iminal court. The decision means that the state will not proceed immediately against city cunti oiler William t ■ Buser. The micro-camera has reyeaied tiic amazing tact that the pares of every person's hands ami feet are l.f-er -ct. More steel goes into the < onstrqeticn of a modern mean vessel that is used in the eonstructiii of a 2U-stf(iy skyscraper.

Zion Reformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Streets A. R. Flodherjohann, Pastor Christian worship Is coming to Im* a lost art with too many people. We need to revive the fire on God’s holy, altar. The soul finds its enrichment in Christian worship, fellowship and service. The malntetiunuD of the Lord’s Day is one of the bulwarks of our faith. If we remove this the whole superstructure will give way. We invite you to worship with us tomorrow. Sunday school at 9:15. We had an appreciative Children’s Day program ast Sunday. The offering was over $22 Morning worship at 10:30 o’clock. Sermon subject, “Salvation, A Gift of God.” The annual financial reports have been printed and they will be distributed after the morning service. Junior and senior C. E. societies meet at 6:45. Some very important and helpful topics. The junior topic Is, “What Does Reverence Mean?" and the senior, "Our Need for a Christian Sunday." Evening service at) 7:30 o’clock with a characteristic sermon on the ■mbject, "Unlimited Power, Yet SelfRestrained.” The junior choir will meet at 7:15 o'clock tonight. We extend a cordial invitation. o St. Marys Church First Mass, 7:00 High Mass, 9:15 Benediction immediately after high mass. Prayer Hour, Friday evening, 7:30. o Zion Evangelical Lutheran PauL W. Schultz, Pastor There will be no services conducted at this church Sunday. The pastor is attending the Lutheran Synod ical convention con Venn ig at Fort Wayne from June 19-24. Sunday school also will be excused for this Sunday. o Baptist Bulletin The entire service tomorrow morning will be «-ne beginning at 9:30. There will be a brief study period then the children will give the program they have prepared. This will be followed immediately by a brief message by the pastor. The children will have the major portion of the entire morning. We will want to hear them. The offering of the morning will go to the American Baptist Publication Society for their missionary work. B. Y. P. U. Meeting at 6:30 leader Vivian Thomas. There will be no evening preaching service but a large number are planning to go to the Mt. Olivet Baptist church of Fort Wayne for the evening worship. Their service begins at 8 o'clock Day Light Saving Time, seven o’clock Central Time. O. E. Miller, Pastor. —.o Christian Church Harry W. Thompson, Pastor Olin Baker Bible School Supt. Bible School opens at 9:30 A. M Communion and Sermon at Hl:30 Evening service at 7:30 p. m. The public is extended a cordial jivitation to attend the services of this church. We are happy to welcome all wha may wish to worship with us. Come.

Presbyterian Harry H. Ferntheil, Pastor The Juniors will meet at 9:00 o'clock in tlie church school rooms with the leaders. Church School at 9:30 o'clock. Mr. C. D. Teeple our superintendent has just returned from a very delightful and instructive convention held at Martinsville. Tlie senioi and adult subject in tlie church school is: “Peter Teaches Good Citizenship.” Morning worship a' 10:30. The children's story sermon will delight the hearts of those who hear. T|te sermon subject is “Saved by Grace.” Tlie Christian Endeavor Society will meet at 6:30. Topic “Our Need For A Christian Sunday.” The pastor will be the leader. Eypning praise service at 7:30. Subject "Tlie Christian's Refuge." An invitation is extended to all to attend these services. p. First Evangelical Church Ralph W. Loose, Minister. 9:ls—Rible school session. 10:15 The worship period. Opportunity will lie given for tlie baptism of children. 6:45—E. L. C. E., with Clepra Bak-

er, leader. 7:3o—Annual Children's Day exer-j cises. This is Children's Day Sunday and! the worship services of the day will be in keeping. The morning message 1 of the pastor will be in keeping wlthl the day's theme. The Sunday school goal for attendance is 300 and the offering for the day which is for missions is set at SIOO. Members ot the school and church are asked to bring (lowers to the church. The mid-week service on Wednesday evening at 7:30. On Thursday, 2:00 p. in., tile latdies Aid will meet for their regular meeting at the church parlors. Tlte annual picnic for the Bible School and church will be on next Friday afternoon and evening and will bo held on the Henry Fuhrman farm, just north of the city. Committees have been appointed to take care of the details and a tine time is anticipated. Every member of the church and school is cordially invited and also friends. Following is Children's Day program to be given Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock: Orchestra Selections. Song—“ Bring Your Blossoms” —Children's Uhorus. Recitation— Betty Fuhrman. “Nothing Too Small" Nina Eicher. Exercise — “Golden Nuggets" — Eight Boys. Song—-Adult Choir. “Li tie Children" —Patsy McConnell. "You and 1" —Martha E. Butler. Exercise — "Five Birds"— Group of Girls? Solo- Martha Jane Linn. "Children's Day the Best" — Keith Smitley. "Putting Off"—Dickie Sheets. Exercise —"We Would Be Like Flowers" —Seven Girls. Song —Adult Choir. “Only a Child"—Madeline Spahr. “Yom Gift"- Lawrence Anspaugh. Offertory-Orchestra. Recitation—Genevieve Koos. Musical Reading—" Vision of Glory” Ellen Uhrick. "A Prayer"—Pauline Tutnbleson. Song—" Praise Him” —Beginners. Exercise—" Give a Smile”—Five Boys. Solo —Mary Engle. Exercise —"A Beautiful Day"—Beginners. Song—“Ye Shepherds of Judea" —Children's Chorus. Orchestra Selection. ■ o The First Methodist Church Decatur R. W. Stoakes, Pastor John E. Nelson, Supt, Religious Instruction The Sunday Schqcl for religious instruction will meet promptly at 9:30. There is a class for every one You may take up some systematic study with any class in the school according to your age and choice. Morning Worship 10:45. This will be' litualistic service of the church for tile day and Is especially adapted for church members. The pastor will give the sermon and the choir will assist witli special music. Tile Epworth League 6:30. Th':: w’’t be a roliciug good meeting with the thirty or mote membeis present who have come back from the convention. Young people at e incited and urged to be there promptly ;r 6:30. The Evening service of worship will be litualistic ami more .if the evan geiistic type. This service is made of interest to all people churched and unchurched. Tile Choir will lead in the singing as well as give special music for Hie evening. q United Brethren Church Cecil R. Smith, Pastor Bible School at 9:15. Ix-t us do our best to be present tomorrow. Let us not forget your presence will help. Morning Worship at 10:30. Sermon by the Pastor. Christian Endeavor, Senior and Junior at 6:30. Are you doing your share? Evening Worship at 7:30. We appreciate the splendid attendance of the Sunday evenings. We want to make these services helpful. Give us your suggestions. Do not forget to invite your firends to come and worship with us. We welcome them to our service. Do not lie a sluinper during these weeks. What is a slumper? Well we read in the papers that the Sunday school and church services generally take a slump in the summer months. We wonder why that is the case. Some one must be to blame. German Flier Plans Flight From Berlin To San Francisco Berlin. June 18 (UP) - Pilot Oscar Koennecke announced plans today for a non-stop flight from Berlin to San Francisco by the way of New York. Koenneck said lie would require 53 hours for the flight and that he would drop mail in New York.

City Manager Supporters Win Important Legal Fight Indianapolis, June Is.—(UP)—City ] managers supporters today are making Anal preparation* for the election June 21, after winning an important legal victory yesterday when Judge Linn D. Hay, in superior court, sustained a demurrer to a suit for an injunction prohibiting the election. Judge Hay s decision remqved tlie principal obstacle in the way of adoption of the plan its supporters declare, and means that, barring some successful legal maneuvers by city

THE CORT SUNDAY and MONDAY SUNDAY MATINEE 2 !». M. BABIRUTU / ANNA Q. NILSSON LOUISE FAZENDA Babe Ruth — __ Home - Run \ ak*'*"** A Ring — Sultan A| / ' a Swat —the AZ' Us 1R e r ° you’ve • t A rea d about . . i a marveled at .. 'lnd f/ lo* - years — U r Now YOU can mßgav V I’ llll ‘l° \ \ stull” —knock one of his ’Bk it 'Tjri famous over* x i ’ • the-fence < \ “'w v Home Runs, i The only chance Decatur have to \ Bee Hnbe Ruth BABE xs> COMES HOME ADDED —Good Comedy. 15c, 35c I TONIGHT — Buck Jones in “GOOD AS GOLD," A drama of the West. Also Comedy and News. 10c 20c 25c

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I manager opponents. Indianapolis citizens may express I their desires on changing from the Ipresent form ot city government next ! Tuesday. The ruling did not uphold the entire eonstitutiomilily of the law, the judge declaring that he considers the law Invalid in some respects but those unconstitutional provisions do i not involve Issues of the present case. I IHI|III-Binim — Harry Yahue has returned from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where lie Is a (Student In the University ot Michigan school ot law, to spend (lie sumhner with his mother.