Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 256, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1927 — Page 5

I CLUB CALENDER Saturday I presbyterlHii Light Bearers, Mrs. I]l ][ Fernheil, 2:00 P. M. ' Bake Sale, Christian Ladies’ Aid at white Meat Market. Monday Tri Kappa Booth, Court House Lawn. Research Club, Mrs. Dan Sprang. Tuesday Tri Kappas, Kathryn Dorwin, 6:30 P. M. Pai lota Xi, Mrs. Arnold GerberdIng. 7:30 p. in. Christian Ladies Ai dSociety—Mrs. William Kohls. Wednesday Literature Department W. C. Miss Matilda Sellemeyer. W M. S. Zion Reformed Church, 2:30 P. M. . w Historical Club, Mrs. Brice Butler. Shakespeare Club, Mrs. Charles Dugan. Thursday Everyready Class, M. EL S. S. Mrs. Owen Davjb Fort Wayne, 7:30 P. M. Friday Carpe Diem, Mrs. Floyd Enos, 7:30 P. M. ■ WOMANS CLUB VISITS FORT WAYNE I Sixty-five members of the Woman’s Club of Decatur, enjoyed a trip, Frii day, to Fort Wayne, which was conducted under the auspices of the Civic Department of the Club. Cars were do- | nated for the trip and the party started from the Library at eight o'clock Friday morning. They journey to the manufacturing plant of the Perfection Biscuit Company, where they found guides awaiting to conduct them through the factory and explain all details. The ladies spent two hours in watching employees make grdham and soda crackers, wrap bread, make and dip fancy "cakes etc. They were then ’conducted to <the company's dining room where hey serve cafeteria dinners to their employees, and they were seated at the tables and treated to a serving of ice-cream and various cakes. As they left the building, each lady was presented by a bex of fancy cakes as a favor. The Civic Club received a payment of $25 from the Perfection Bulscuit Company as their compensation for sponsoring the paity. MUSIC CLUB TO ENTERTaiN CONVENTION The Music Department of the Federated Woman's Club of this city, will act as hostesses to the District Convention of Music Clubs, Tuesday, November 1 at the Zion Reformed church The Convention will be an all day affair, the morning session opening at ten-fifteen o’clock. At the noon hour a luncheon will be served by the Reformed church ladies in their dining hall. Member of the Woman's Club areinvited to attend both the Conviyition and luncheon. Any members desiring to make reservation for the luncheon are requested to phone Mrs. C. E. Bell before Monday morning. The tickets will be seventy-five cents per plate. POCOHONTAS MASQUERADE PARTY Members of the Poeohontas Lodge enjoyed a masquerade and Halloween Party, Friday evening, at their Lodge Hall, prizes were awarded for the prettiest masks. Mrs. Emil Baumgardner, disguised as an Indian, won first prize and Mrs. Cash Lutz won second. Progressive Bunco was then played and Prizes fot* high score awarded to Mrs. Dr. Charles, Mrs. Cash Lutz. Charletj Baumgardner was consoled with low score. After the games, a delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed and a social hour followed. I he Literature Section of the Woman’s (Tub have changed their meeting which was to have been held on Monday evening, with Miss Matilda to Wednesday evening. AH members are requested to note the change of date. Miss Mantle Anderson "ill have charge of the book review. The i'rl Kappa Sorority will be entertained, Tuesday evening at six •‘■irty o’clock at the home of Miss Kathryn porwin, corner of First and Marshall streets. SURPRISE REUNION FOR MR. AND MRS. GIBSON Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gibson were subjected to a delightful surprise when a

large number of their relatives and friends gathered at their home quite] unannounced. Dinner was served to I. forty-one guests. Those present were 1 Mr. and Mrs. Herb Gibson and family,] t Mr. and Mrs. John F. Barkley and fa-] niily, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson, s Mr. Dee Black and Mr. Elzey Black all of Monroeville; Mr. Peter Greeley, Mr. and Mrs. Den Ruckman and family Mrs. Sarah Schthamon, and Miss Gra- ) ble, of Hoagland; Mr. and Mrs. Tern Bohnke, Mrs. Dora Akey, Miss Mild- • red Akey, Mrs. J. D. Gault and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gibson and son of Decatur. • The afternoon was spent in music and a social chat > PROGRAM FOR W. M. S. WEDNESDAY The W. M. S. of the Zion Reformed Church wil meet Wednesday afternoon • at 2:30 o’clock in the church parlors. ■ The leaders for the afternoon will be Mrs. Glen Cowan and Mrs. Fred Heurer. Hostesses for the meeting will be Peter Kirsch, Mrs. A. Van Camp, Maty Keller and Mary Miller. The lesson study will be the second chapter of i the study book "A Straight Toward Tomorrow”, the le'sson topic being "The Starting Point; The Christian Home.” Song, “O Zion Haste”. Outlook of Missions—Mrs. Ferd Litterer. . Song.—" Lord Speak to me that 1 may Speak." Monologue — “Home Sweet Home,” Mrs. B. N. Elzey. Pantomime—Mis. A. R. Fledderjohann, Mrs. Fred Heuer, Thelma Elzey, Virginia Fledderjohann and Catherine Schroyer. Devotionals —Piovs: 31-10-31, Mrs Glen Cowan. Prayer—‘.Mrs. John Beineke Observers Conference —“Zulu” Mrs. B. H. Elzey; "India” Mrs. Fred Fruchte; “China” Mrs. Martin Jaberg; “Persia” Mis. Martin Worthman; “Arabia”, Mrs. Kurt Fritzinger; “Africa", Mrs. Emma Goldner. Song—“ Jesus Loves", by Virginia Fledderpohann and Catherine Schroyer. Delegates Report of the Synod of the Mid West, —Mrs. Martin Jaberg Mispah Benediction. Business COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY HALLOWEEN PARTY The Country Club members who responded to tjie clever invitations extended them by the committee in charge, for a Halloween party at the Club House, Friday evening, October 28, certainly enjoyed a most delightful evening. A pot-luck dinner was served in Cafeteria style and was most excellent. The ball-room and tables were decorated in Haloween colors and designs, After dinner, the guests were entertained by a playlet given Try Mrs. Faye Knapp assisted by Mary Madeline Coverdale, Isabel Neptune and Delores Klepper. Miss Helen Haubold and Miss Dessolee Chester entertained with music. The guests then adjourned to the parlors where tables were arranged for Bridge. Mrs. George Flanders and Dr. Githens of Wren, Ohio were successful in receiving high scoie. Dancing was then enjoyed in the ball-room, Mrs. France Conter presiding at the piano. The committee in charge of the evening consisted of Mrs. O. L. Vance chaiman; Mrs. Wm.| Klepper, Mrs. Glen Neptune, Mrs., France Conter, Mrs. Herman Meyers, 1 Mrs. Fred Ashbaucher, Mrs. Knapp and Miss Rose Conter. The , committee is deserving of much credit for the pleasant entertainment which they afforded one hundred and forty \guests. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin] Chenoweth, of Chicago, were guests i besides the club members. M. E. CHOIR SURPRISED A. NICHOLS The members of the choir of Iho Methodist church and their families, gathered at the home of Alva Nichols, Mercer Avenue, Friday evening, to , remind him of his fiftieth birthday anniversary and assist in celebrating it. At six-thrty o’clock, a delicious i wo-course pot-luck dinner was served at small tables arranged about 'he rooms. Halloween decorations were in evidence about the home. Following the delicious dinner, games md_ music were enjoyed. In a musigal contest, Mrs. Alva Lawson and Mr. Ben Devor were judged to be the most comical singers- Judges in this contests were the Rev Stoakes, Mr. Lee Walters and Mr. Dan Tyndall.

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In a doughnut eating contest, Mrs. Wilson Beery and Mr. Dan Tyndall wore awarded the honors. Mrs- John T. Myers and John Peoples were tho victors In a game named “Jerusailem” A most pleasant evening was spent .by ail present and Mr. Nichols was wished many more happy returns of the day, by his guests as they departed. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Stoakes, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Walters, Mr. and Mrs Alva Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Beery, Mr. and 'Mrs. Ed Beery, son Kenneth and daughter Jeanette, Mr. and Mrs. J. [Q. Neptune, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tyndall, ' Mr. and Mrs. Ben Devor, Dr. and I Mrs. Allen Miller, Mrs. Verena Mil- ] ler, Mrs- Fred Nichols, Mrs. Carrie Haubold, Monai Butler, Laura Stanley, Mrs. Cedi Moser, John Peoples, Maggie Peoples, Mildred and Jeanette Miller of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Nichols and daughter, Kathryn. E. L. of C. E. MASQUERADE The E. L. of C. E. of the Evangelical church, enjoyed a Halloween party, Friday evening, at the home of Miss Mary Chronister on High street. The home was beautifuly deoorated in Halloween colors. Games were played throughout the evening and refreshments of pop corn balls, apples and punch were served. The committee in charge of the party were Jaunita Knodle, Mary Macy, Mary Chronister and Ruth Hammond. V. I. S. CLASS MASQUERADE PARTY The most delightful of Halloween parties was enjoyejl Friday evening by the members and friends of the V. I. S- olass of the U. B. Sunday school, at the home of Glennis Elzey. The guests arrived in masquerade costume, and were ushered into the house by unique but mirthful methods. The lights were softened with hadings of Halloween colors, black cats, autumn leaves, skeletons and Halloween colors decorated the house throughout. A grand march was the first feature of the evening and Frank Armstrong was awarded the prize for being the best masked. Glennis Elzey, Glennis Arnold and Albert Muinnra won prizes from the various games that were played during the evening. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served. A most enjoyable time was had by all. MRS. ESTA LIDDY ENTERTAINS DORCAS CLASS Mrs. Esta Liddy was hostess to the members of the Dorcas Clas of the Evangelical Sunday school, Friday evening at her home .corner of First and '-Marshall streets. The home was decorated for' the occasion in Halloween designs and colors. The guests came masked and each guest wa given a paper and pencil and instructed to guess the identity of the others present. A delicious pot-luck dinner was served in cafeteiia style about ninethirty o’clock. Following this, a social hour of conversation and music was enjoyed. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ENJOYS GHOST PARTY The Presbyterian Sunday school, class taught by Esther Biggs, held its annual Halloween party, Friday evening, at the home of Bernice Clous on North second street. The rooms were cleverly decorated for the occasion in Halloween colors, pumpkin faces, black cats, and fall leaves. The guests were met at the door by ghosts who took each ones or a ghost walk to the haunted bain, wjrere they received many thrills, after which they re entered the house through the kitchen. Ptizes for the best masked were won by Dorothy Christen and Dora Shosenbci'g. Pi ize-s for the best masked were won by Dorothy Christen and Dora Shosenberg. Games, music ami contests provided entertainment for the lemainder of the evening. At a late hour, delicious refreshments were served, black and orange whistles being given as favors. MONMOUTH FUN FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS The Fun Festival which was held at the Monmouth high school, Friday evening, proved to be a huge success both financially and socially. The affair took the nature of a carnival, there being games of chance, various contests, prizes for the best masked and all forms of entertainment. Refreshments of all kinds were served. The affair was staged for the purpose of raising funds with which to promote athletics in the High school. The classes of the high school contested with one another in raising the most money and the Seniors were victorius. \ The names of Clara Ellen and Haroid Mumma, and Miss Beta Fisher,' who will sing a tiio, were omitted in the story handed in by the W. B. I church Woman's Day Service, and pub-; lislied in yesterday's issue of the Daily ( Democrat. |

Baptist Bulfetln O. E. Miller, Pastor. May this remind those who read to breathe a prayer, upon rising that the day may be one to glorify our Father,' a day of real worship. The Bible study hour begins promptly at 9:30. A splendid interest prevails. The morning of religious duty is not complete unless the worship ( service at 10:30 is observed. Tile message subject will be, "Privileges and Responsibilities of the Kingdom Subjects.” B. Y. P. U. meeting at six o'clock. Edith Johnson is leader. * In the evening service at seven Rev. H. C. Hunt, pastor of the Pleasant View Baptist church near Wren, Ohio, will bring the message. This is an exchange of pulpits. A large audience should hear this man of God. Wednesday evening is regular prayer meeting evening and afco a very important business meeting of the church. o Resolutions of Respect Resolutions passed by the Official Board of the Zion Reformed church ’ Decatur, Indiana, at a called meeting Sunday October 23, 1927. "Whereas, God in His wise Provi- j dence saw fit to call from our midst, 1 our fellow-member and co-worker,. Louis Gehrig, and “Whereas, He was a loyal and faith- ( fill member of the church, and a lead-1 ing spirit in all the activities of the ‘ Official Board of the church, and “Whereas, He filled the office of. Trustee, which office he endeavored to fill so that the best interests of the chinch be promoted, therefore be it, “Resolved, that we, the Official Board of the Zion Reformed Church of Decatur, Indiana, express our deepest and sincerest regret in the passing away of Mr. Gehrig. “Resolved, that we extend to Mrs. Jennie Gehrig and family our sincerest and heaitfelt sympathy in their sorrow and commend them to the keeping of the Lord of all grace and comfort. •Resolved, that these resolutions be made a part of our records, that they be published in the Decatur Daily Democrat, and that a copy be sent to Mrs. Jennie Gehrig.” The Official Board of the Zion Reformed church, Decatur, Indiana. A. R. Fledderjohann, President. J. Henry Graber, Secretary Q - Zion Feformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Streets A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor When church membership becomes a true conscientious membership to us, we will make an honest effort to attend the worship services on the Lord's Day if we possibly can. The day will then be a season of soul nourishment and spiritual satisfaction. We invited you tq our services tomorrow. Sunday School at 9:15. “Amos Denounces Sin”. Morning worship service at 10:30

JPP ' F> \*' X *'lL iP WUxSw HI 11 II ■H II Twenty Years B , H , You make payments on a life ;jt:| B insurance policy for twenty or B thirty years or longer. Think of your financial independence ' H as another long-term savings t proposition. Save throughout ®L >;■ » your best working years,—al < J ie qtion.£tlJßcjn> Capital und Surplus

o’clock with a message oh the subject, “John's fjoclaratlon of True Fellowship”. Junior and Senior C. E. socities will ' meet ut the usual hour of 6:15. These I meetings aie very helpful and the I young people should take advantage of them. Supt. M. F. Worthmann will lead the senior discussion. Evening service at 7 o'clock with a message on the subject, "Our Church's Heritage". This will be a special service and the members of the church are urged to attend. Strangers and friends will find a cordial welcome. Junior choir rehearsal at 7 o'clock and Senior rehearsal at 8 o'clock tonight. It is necessary that all members of both choirs -lie present in order to get ready for a special program. o Christian Church Harry W. Thompson, Pastor. Olin Baker, Bible School superintendent. Beginning at 9:30 a. m., Rally Day piogram. Communion and sermon at 10:30 a. m. The morning sermon will be delivered by Dr. G. I. Hoover of Indian- ■ a polls. Evening service at 7 p. m. Dr. A. 1 A. Coil will open a series of evangelistic services to continue three weeks. | Everybody is welcome to attend these services. 0 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Pau! W. Schultz, Pastor i German services, 9:3o'a.m. English services, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. St. Marys Church First Mass, 5:00 am. Low Mass, 7:30 a.m. High Mass, 9:45 a. m. Prayer Hour and Benediction, 2:30 Baptisms, 1:30 p. m. o , 1 United Brethren Church Cecil R. Smith, Pastor Bilile School at 9:15 a. m. We have a place for you in our school. Morning worship at 10:30 a. in. Sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 o’clock. Evening services at 7 o'clock. This service will be in charge of the W. M. A. of the local church. A welcome to all services. o First Evangelical Church Ralph W. Loose, Minister The Bible School meets at 9:15, with an orchestra prelude. The mornrig worship at 10:15 is a part of the scLool program and all pupils are expected to remain. It is the duty of all members, who are at all able, to attend faithfully the worship services of their church. Mr. Glen Barkley is the leader of the E- L. C. E. at '1:15. Subject, “What should be the Christians Attitude Toward War?” The' evening service is at 7:00. The public is cordially invited to pend tho Bunday evenings with us n the house of God. Because of the special Halloween

celebration and parade Monday evening there will not be a session this woelf of the Community Training School. The Finance Board of the Church will meet at the Church on Tuesday evening at 7:30 promptly. The inid-week prayer and praise ’ service on Wednesday evening at 7:15. The Woman’s, Missionary Society will meet at the Church parlors Thursday afternoon at 2:00 prompt Tho Sunday School Board will meet at the Church on Friday evening at 7:30 prompt. " ■■ '--O Presbyterian Church Harry H. Ferntheil, pastor The sustained, wholesome^moral -itinosphcre imparted through the habitual attendance upon Sunday school and church will expel criminal Impulses. The Juniors will meet at 9 o'clock. Mrs- W. A. Lower and Mrs. J. R. Horton, leaders. Church school at 9:30. Mr. C. D. Teeple, superintendent. The Adult lesson topic “Amos denounces Sin.” When everybody works and nobody shirks, You can raise a church from the dead. Morning Worship at 10:30. Childrens story sermon. “The Silly Liltfe Brook.” Worship sermon: “The Levels of Life.” Christian Endeavor, at 6 o'clock-

THE ADAMS Theatre SUNDAY and MONDAY Matinee Sunday at 2 P. M. * 11 s Delighting! ' 0 H's Inviting. GISH with NORMAN KERRY, HOBART BOSWORTH, Creighton Hale, and an all-star supporting cast. SEE: The March of the Warring Clansmen The Kidnapped Beauty Running the Gauntlet of Swords 'Hie Stolen Kiss Tin Glencoe Massacre Annie's Race to Light the Beacon Signal The Eight on the Great Castle Wall and many more wonderful moments! AIso—“SHOULD A MASON TELL” with Taylor Holmes and Leah Baird. A Bathe Comedy. 15c 35c TONIGHT—LEO MANLEY in “BORDER BLACKBIRDS" Bristling with Thrills, Action, Romance and Suspense! Also—“ Love At First Sight,” with Al Cooke and Kit Guard. 10c 20c 25c THE CORT [ SUNDAY and MONDAY Matinee Sunday 2 P. M. What was this terrifying spectre that haunted the old man- R sion this unearthly menace that mysteriously kidnapped ■ humans in silence and with tlie stealth of a phantom. Sec I it all in this gripping hair-raising mystery picture it'll ■ haunt you for months. Laura La Plante, --riiffiffifc Arthur Edmund ! Carew, ie* Flora Finch, 'CJ Tully Marshall, George Siegmann jWiSjs WiS. ’ll' and others. Ji’ j . if JreMt.W I “SOMEBODY’S FAULT” Comedy 1 r I News Reel lOC9 ODC | TONIGHT—RUTH MIX, Tom Mix’s oldest daughter, § in a wide open Western drama. “TEX.” I \ Also—A Good Comedy. | , ,

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The meetings are better and better every day. Praise aervice at 7 o'clock. “The Voice of Jesus.” ,ls you are regular of course you will come. If you are Irregular, make it your duty Io come, 'lf you have t-topped coming, Start now, If it rains, come anyhow—the roof dpesn’t leak. Bo faithful to God and to youraelf and come into the house of the Lord. , 1 0 ——— Norbert Holthouae and Felix Graber of the Cloverleaf Creameries have returned from Cleveland where they attended the Ice Cream Maker's convention and dairy show. E. W. Kampe is home for over Sunday. He will return to Chicago Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Frame of Fort Wayne visited here last evening. SALE Used Clothing The Presbyterian Ladies will .hold a sale of used clothing on Nov. 3 4 and 5 in the room formerly occupied by the Gift & Hat Shop, North Second St.