Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 185, Decatur, Adams County, 6 August 1927 — Page 5

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CLUB CALENDER Friday Womans Missionary Society of M. E church-Mrs. A. J. Smith, 2:30. Saturday Bake saie by Christian L. A. S.— Lichtle meat market, Monroe street, 5 A. M. Monday Monday — Pythian Needle Club — Pythian Home, 7:30 p. m. Tuesday Tri Kappa—Josephine and Mary Suttles. 8 P- M. Thursday Five Hundred Club —Mrs. A. R. Ashbaucher 7:30 P. M. The Work and Win Class of the United Brethren Sunday school met in a regular meeting Thursday evening. at the parsonage. A large number were present and a good time was had by all- It was the time of re ‘ organization of the class and the following officers were elected: President. Clarence Drake: Vice-Pres-ident: Dick Shaffer; Secretary, Marie Debolt: Assistant Secretary, Flossie Hower; Treasurer, Cecil Harvey. The class has had a wonderful increase in attendance during the past year, in the Sundty attendance as well as in the social gatherings. The Sunday morning attendance had almost doubled and the financial condition is the best for a long time. The class begins the year with the expectations of doing great things for the church. Frank Baker and the Rev. Cecil R. Smith and their wives were the hostesses for the evening. The Tri Kappa sorority will meet at the home of Misses and Marry Suttles, on South Fifth street, at 8 o'clock Thiesday evening. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. A. R. Ashbaucber will entertain the Five Hundred Club at her home on North Third street at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening. ■ j _ , Venis Reunion ‘ The Venis reunion will be held at Memorial Park, Huntington, Sbnday, August 21. All members of the family are urged to attend. Venis-Hower Reunion The annual Venis-Hower family reunion will be held August 14, at the Kirkland high school grounds. A basket dinner will be served at noon. All members are urged to be present. The Union township Woman’s Club will hold an ice-cream social Thursday evening, August 25, at the Kohr schoolhouse. PJans are being made by Mr. L. M. Husche, county agent, to show the film “Poor Mrs. Jones,’’ showing the contrast and advantages of the farm home over the city home of two rooms and a kitchenette. The public ik invited to attend. The Pythian Needle Club will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Pythian home. # All members are urged to attend. The hostesses will be • iesdames Dee Fry back, Emerson Heavers, Harve Kitsonn and William Butler. o -- Personals -Mr. and Mrs. M. damage, of Chicago, are visiting their brother-in-law arid •dster, Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Kalver, of North Second street. I wuz jest thinkin,” said Ike Soles, tday, “that of all th' fellers 1 used t’ know that used cigar holders not a one o’ them ever got any place.” No wonder Solomon was wise, with eight o' nine hundred wives' combin, th' "oighborhood every'day. —Abe Martin. Indianapolis News Mr. and Mrs. Harve Koos have rell,r"ed from Chicago where they spent a " lp k as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. IBeii Warner and family. ■Miss Beulah White, of Wren, Ohio, “ !| d Maurice Fuhrman, of this city, will t 'he guests of relatives and friends at Biyant this afternoon and evening. I’l'e Misses Winifried and Genevieve 'itson will spend next week at Rome City. and Mrs - John Milander and ' a u-liter, Ella, and son, Clarence, of 'eland, Ohio, are the guests of "• and Mrs. Paul Schultz, of this ..' y ; an<; -Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reinln-. of Union township. ■Mis. Albert Scheumaun and Mrs. c k Hoch spent Friday afternoon in

i Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson and I daughter, Lois, motored to Klinger Lake near Sturgis, Michigan, this afternoon to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dwight Peterson and daughter, Patsy, who are enjoying an outing I there. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ashton, of Fort ' Wayne, Mr. and ftrs. A. C. Kohne, of i this city, left this morning on a motor trip to the Dells in Wisconsin. At Milwaukee and Fon du lac, Wisconsin, they will visit with relatives, being guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kohne's daughter, Sister M. Frances Clare, who is with the order of Sisters of St. Agnes. Miss Florence Magley and Ralph Butler motored to Terre Haute this morning to spend the week-end with Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson. They will be accompanied home Monday by Mrs. Peterson and daughter, Shirley Jeanne who will spend several weeks here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Butler, and family. Mrs. J. W. Rice spent Friday afternoon in Fort Wayne accompanying her sister, Mrs. E. W. Lewis and daughters, that far enroute to their home in Wai ten. Ohio, after a week's visit here. Miss Frances Dugan has as a guest Miss Ethel Deitrich, of South Hadley, Mass., who will spend several days here. Mrs. Pierre Goodrich and daughter Nancy, of Indianapolis, will arrive for a visit with the Dugan family. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Wertzberger returned Friday afternoon from a vacation trip to Deer River, Minnesota. They spent two weeks at the summer home of their son, Dallas Wertzberger of Tulsa. Oklahoma. On their returntrip they stopped in Rochester, Indiana, for a short visit. The condition of Mrs. Mary Ely, one oU the best known ladies of this city, continues very serious. She has been ill for some weeks at the R. D. Myers residence where she has made her home for years. Ralph Amerine of Anderson is here for over Sunday. Mrs. Amerine has been here several weeks because of the illness of their baby daughter who is now improving slowly. Dr. Harry Jones of Berne visited here lasA evening. L. A. Holthouse and John H. Carmody made a business trip to Ohio yesterday. French and Marguerite Peterson went to Bluffton last evening for, al visit with their grand parents. Their mother. Mrs. Dick Peterson will ai/ rive from Chicago next week for a short visit after which they will return home. Senator T. A. Gottschalk of Berne visited here yesterday evening. Mrs. Samuel Simison of Berne was a business visitor in Decatur yesterday. W. A. Klepper returned today from a business trip to Greenville, Ohio. The board of governors of the Decatur Country Club will meet Monday evening at 7:30 to discuss matters of importance and all members are requested to be present. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Vail, of Fort Wayne, were the guests of Mrs. Christena Vail for a few hours last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gerber, of; Fort Wayne and Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Shafer of Polo, Illinois!, who have been visiting their parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer, of north of the city, motored to Fairmount this morning, where they will spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shafer. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer will return here with Rev. and Mrs. Shafer and Mr. j and Mrs. Geber to spend the weekend. I Mrs. George Older, of Root township, was a shopper here today. Pete Meyers, Leo Meyers and William Bornes motored to Adams Lake ' today where they will spend a week. I 0 Colorado Miners Threaten Protest Strike Monday Denver, Aug. 6 —(UPi —Gov. Will-j iam H. Adams today attempted to britate a treatened general strike in ■ southern Solorado coal mines called j for Monday, as a protest against the Secco-Vanzetti death sentence. George M. Taylor, special investigator for the state industrial commission rushed to Waltzenberg, Col., wester headquarters of the I. W. W. to interview leaders in an attempt to forestall the walk out. 0 Get the Habit—Trade at Home, It Pa/e ;

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, AUGUST 6,1927.

Playful Kitten Causes Auto Wreck; Two Girls In Car Escape Injury Berne, Aug. 6.—Trying to watch i the antics of a young kitten in the lap of her companion and drive an automobile at the same time almost proved disastrous to Miss Helen Egle, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. I William Egle, of Berne, Tuesday, i Miss Egle and Edith Liechty, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Liech- | ty, had driven into the country to take Miss Egle's mother to the John 1 Schindler home. While theife, a ’ small kitten was presented to the . Liechty girl. On the way home, the I kitten was playing in the Liechty girl's lap and both girls were enjoy- • ing the entertainment, M|«s Egje paid too much attention to the kitten |and not enough to her driving, with - ( the result that the car, an Essex ■ coach, left the road and struck a • telephone pMe, breaking it into • three pieces. Neither of the girls , I was injured, however, and the car was not damaged, except for a brok- ■ en bumper and a small dent in one i fender. A traveling salesman assist,’ed in getting the car back on the . road. i o— IN MEMORY I Os David Archer Who died August 5, 1926 Dearest husband thou hast left us and our loss we deeply feel but the one that has bereft us he can all our sorrows heal — ' How you struggled to stay with us How we miss your vacant chair but we know you are safe in Heaven with the ; * angels over there — How we loved you. dear husband, but the Savior loved you best and he said well done dear David come with ’ me and rest— I Just a few more days dear husband and the Lord will call me home. There we will sing and shout forever, around \the Great White Throne. o HEAVY GUARDS ARE MAINTAINED IN BUSY CENTERS (CONTIMED FROM PAGE ONE) . mano who has been working on the case with the defense committee, , filed a motion with the clerk of the ; court asking that Sacco and Vanzetti . be granted a new trial. I Almost simultaneously at the state . house here Attorney Herbert B. Ehr- . niann, former associate defense coun- > f cil, presented Herman McDonald, | secretary to Governor Atten T. Fuller with a petition requesting another i respite for the condemned men. ' | Suffolk county superior court was the scene of another move in the defense campain when a petition was filed today for a writ of habeas corpus. Bomb Wrecks Church | Philadelphia, Aug. 6.—(UP) — A ( bomb exploded in the basement of the Emanuel Presbyterian church shortly after midnight today severely damaging the building. I The stained glass windows were shattered, doorm torn from their hing- ! es, and the interior blackened. The windows in a passing street car were broken by the detonation and flying glass injured several passengers who were taken to the Presbyterian hospital. Windows in surrounding homes were also shattered. Neighbors said they heard several , pistol shots before the blast. | Detectives found a second unexploded bomb made of nitroglycerin with a detonation cap set. Police had no clews early today. Mayor’s Home Bombed Balimore. Md.. Aug. 6.—(UP) —The home of the mayor William F. Broening here Was bombed at 6 A. M. today. The rear porch was demolished and caught fire and all windows for a block around were broken, but the mayor’s wife and two children in the; house were uninjured. The mayor j was making a trip to Cincinnati. i Police believe a time bomb was set under the Broening porch at 2 A. M. l At that hour, William Broening, the mayor's son, sleeping in a rear bedI t oom. was awakened by noises in the I backyard. | A neighbor's dog growled, raced across to the Broening yard and began scratching and gnawing at the porch latticework. v Young Broening called police who investigated to no avail. At 6. A. M., the blast came, tossing Broening in his bed. He saw 1 Hames through the window. He ran to ■ j | the front of the house, arousing his mother and his sister, Katherine E hel. Together they ran in flimsy clothes, to a neighbor’s. Another neighbor called the fire department. The blaze was extinguished with little damage except to the porch. Fried Spring Chicken Dinner,' Sunday—soc— Peoples Restaurant. _ . p

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Zion Reformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Streets A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor. Tomorrow i« another day of spiritual opportunities and benefits. The day is a gift of God. How will you spend it? Sunday school at 9:15. Lesson, “David Spares Saul.” Worship service at 10:3(1 o'clock. Sermon subject, “The Anchor of Hope." We cordially invite you to hear this message. We especially invite the students of Col. Reppert's Auction School. An invitation is also extended to the members of those churches whose pastors are gone on a vacation and who have no services in their own churches. Sunday night is the beginning of the union services. The first service wil be held at the Evangelical church with tli'e Rev. R. W. Stoakes of the M. E. church preaching. Service begins at 7:30 o’clock. This congregation is also Invited to attend the afternoon and evening services at the Salem Reformed church at Magley where a Joyful Home-Com-ing is being held for the ministers that have gone forth from that charge. Attend these services if you can. Afternoon service begins at 2:30 and evening service at 7:30. There will also be services at the Magley church on Tuesday and Thursday nights beginning at 7:30 o’clock, and an all day Community picnic n Wednesday at Barger’s grove, half mile south of Magley. o St. Marys Church First Mass, 7:00 Second Mass, 9:15 Benediction immediately after this mass. Prayer Hour Friday evening 7:30. o Christian Church Harry W. Thompson, pastor Olin Baker, Bible school supt. Bible school begins at 9:30 a. in. Communion and sermon at 10:30. At the morning hour the pastor will present the work of the Indiana Christian Missionary Society. A special offering for missions will be taken at the close of the service. This church will join the other churches of Decatur in the union service to be held in the Evangelical church on Sunday evening at 7:30. Rev. Stoakes of the Methodist church will be the speaker. *

First Evangelical Church Ralph W. Loose, Minister Bible School 9:15. No morning worship service. In the evening at 7:30 the union service will be held at this church. Rev. R. W. Stoakes will bring the message. A large audience is anticipated. The mid-week prayer service at 7:30 Wednesday. The pastor expects to be back for the regular services one week from Sunday. He and his wife are injoying a very successful vacation in Wisconsin and Illinois. o Baptist Bulletin The Sunday School at 9:30 will be in charge of Mr. Bell. The course of lessons in character study is very Interesting and helpful. The school program is always full of spirit and zeal. Morning worship at 10:30 and also the Lord’s Supper will be observed. Subject lor the morning message will be. “More of Christ less of Self", taken from the text, “He must increase I must deci ease”. The evening service will be in union with the other churches at the Evangelical church. Rev. R. W. Stoakes , will he the preacher ot' the evening, i Union Services will be at 7:30. Mid week prayer and praise service Wednesday 7:30, Miss. Jessie Winnes will he the leader. O. E. Miller, Pastor. o United Brethren Church Bible School at 9:15. We will expect you. A wonderful lesson study tomorrow will go to the Benevolence of the church. We hops you will all do your best. Dollars, halt's, and the like should be numerous. This will greatly help our woik here and assist in releiving a burden on the local. Morning Worship at 10:30. Holy Communion will be observed and all who love the Savior are asked to remember Him in this-service. Christain Endeavor at 6:30. Both Junior and Senior. Evening Services at 7:30. Sermon by the pastor. We invite and urge your attendance. The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held Tuesday evening at the church at 7:30 o’clock. Dr. J. A. Groves the conference Superintendent will be present. Every official of the church

should have their reports made out and present. If you can not be present, give your report to the pastor or to Rollo Jackson. i The Every Member Canvas is on and this Is the time for folks to exercise their Faith in the Church and in Him who has established the Church, by making their pledge as large as possible. o ZION EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul W. Schultz, Pastor German services, 9:30 A. M. English service. 10:30 A. M. Special congregational meeting will be held between the German and English services. o SUPERINTENDENT DE ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE PUNISHED (CONTIM ED FROM PAGE ONE) , lent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League tor 25 years, faced a prison term today for criticizing the decisions of the Indiana Supreme Court in prohibition cases. By a majority of one, th ecourt late Friday held Shumaker guilty of contempt and issued a forthwith gubpeona tor him. This was to be served today, and he was to he brought into court to hear the decision of the highest state Tribunal, and learn what punishment had been fixed for him. No hint nf the penalty was given out, but a reprimand, a fine or a prison term or illthree may be in store for him. The majority opinion in the case, which has bee npending for 18 months was written by justice David A. Myers and concurred in by chief justice Juius C. Travis and pustice Benjamin M. Willoughby. The dissenting opinion was written by justice Clarence R. Martin, and concurred in by justice Willard B. GemmiH, Recommending Shumaker’s discharge. o Detours Placed On Road No. 3 South Os Bluffton Bluffton, Aug 6 —Detours are bejoming necessary during the progress of work on state road 3 south of Bluffton. First detours are established in connection with work of eliminating curves. The curves which are being Miminated by a “cut across” are the points of old curves at the Rudy farm just north of Popular Grove and at the point near the Kunkel farm one-halt' niles south ot Popular Grove.

Famous Pianist To Give Recital At Berne Berne, Aug. Harkness, of Australia and Pasadena, California, famous sacred music composer and pianist, will appear in a sacred music recital in the First Mennonite church here Friday evening August 12, at 7:30 o’clock. He will appear under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society of that church. / j o Illinois Mine Operators Not To Attend Conference Chicago, Aug. 6. —(United Press) — Illinois mine operators will not be represented in the conference between owners and union chiefs arranged to be held in Toledo Aug. 15. Rice Miller, president of the operators association, said today. The Toledo conference was called by Gov. Vic Donahey of Ohio. 0 Council Selects Make Os Auto To Buy By Drawing Bids From Hat Shelbyville, Ind., Aug. 6—(INS) — The city council of this city has a novel method of ( hosing the kind ot' automobils it will buy for the use of the police department. The council wanted to buy a machine. Under suspension of rules they had appropriated SBBS to make the purchase. Six automobile dealers submitted bids on the sale, and the councii was in a quandry as to which one to choose. Finnaly the matter was solved. All the bids were put in a hat and shaken well. Then one was drawn forth. The winner was a six cylinder Whippet. Country Club Directors A meeting of the board of governors of the Decatur Country Club has been called for 7:30 o'clock nevt Monday evening at the club. Please be present as several matters of importance will be discussed and disposed of. By order of the president.

Policeman Clark Starts His Annual Vacation Arthur Clark, a member of the night police force, started his annual vacation today. During his absence, Chester Brundyberry will assist on the night force.

THE ADAMS Theatre “WJiere the Air is always Fresh and Cool” SUNDAY and MONDAY u \ - -A\ \ X X\ \o' ,e o' c v.\ \ _X—A — Also—“THE GLORIOUS FOURTH” An ‘Our Gang’ Comedy. 15c 35c TONIGHT—PAWNEE BILL. Jr—The World’s Greatest Cowboy in “ACROSS THE PLAINS” Also—- “ Vanishing Villian.” A Charlev Bovvers Novelty Comedy. 10c 20c- 25c

THE CORT SUNDAY and MONDAY His son, sacrificing a life-time of happiness for a moment of madness — unaware that the waiter who served i him was his father. • 1 S But how should he U serve him NOW? > f / ( as. headed bv | LEWIS STONE. \ I i• w > 1 WH« of heADWAITLiu Added—“ Chicken Feathers” Comedv. 15c 35c TONIGHT—‘‘HANDS OFF.” A hard riding Western drama featuring Fred Humes. Also Comedv and News. 10c 20c 25c

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Mrs. J. J. Helmrtch, ot Prebl*' township, was a shopper here this afternoon. Gerald Smith and Elmer Sorg will leave Sunday morning on u western motor trip, through Colorado and California. They expect to be gone three weeks.