Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1927 — Page 5

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I [ CLUB CALENDER K Thursday K B], Tliela Tall < hiislnias Party. 8 jg Jdreil Niblick. 6:30 P. M. ■ K’ Wiiiiien'.s Society, Mrs. (.’ E ■ ■*' 2:30 I*. M. B Bj 1' l.cagac, M. E Church, liarI H" Wyt' rß > 7;45 P. M. B Bz 'i l.itlieran Ladies Society, Hr- | all day meeting. ■ K. Daughters. Evangelical S. S. I u Inez Weber. 6:30 P. M. B B<'i |r| ' ii,in , ' a,i * pK Ai<i iirs - 11 I 2:00 P. M. ■ Bl'ri.itiale Class, Christian S. S.. ■ aa<l Josephine Anderson. ■ p. ■ B< ,|aas Party, Presbyterian g parlors. 2:30 P. M. ■ Kcrkattd Ladies Club, K. 11. S. ■ ■du P. ■ l)|i»w I-oKionnaires, Mrs. Ralph I 7:00 P. M. ■ Friday ■ |v >' " s - Methodist church, Mrs. I W sll Bowen > 2:00 p - m ■ ft .. uhontas pot luck supper and exIBf i e > 7 ;2 ° P- M - I Saturday I f \ I. S. Class, U. It. Sunday School, I TCT'’ lliivs alul Kennetll Arnold 7:30 I Monday I ■\\ .in,.n's Club, High scho 1 auditorI 15 pm. I Tuesday I f Historical Club Christmas Party, | liar! Hollingsworth, 6:30 P.M. | ■ The D. Y. B. Class of the United i church have postponed their I Mass meeting until January. Biennonite CHOIR >0 SING "MESSIAH" I ■ "The Messiah" Handel's celebrated ; Bi' ■•orin will be sung next Sunday evI at 7:30 o'clock by the Mennoi Choral Society at Berne, assisted : M a Quartet of soloists, a tthe Menchurch. Prof. G. A. Lehman, of ■aum. Ohio, will sing the bass solos; Mitchell, university student at Ml:,. Ohio, will be the tenner soloist. Mid Mrs. Fred Starr and Mrs. Fred Bfimphrey, of Bluffton will sing the -^■o piano and contralto soloes respectively. The choir proper will sing unO' 'b<’ direction of Menno E. StauftMrs. M. M. Baumgardner will acat the organ and Miss EvanRohrer at the piano. I WAREWELL SUPPER Bor departing friends ■ Mt. .and Mrs. Milton C. Weiring ami Mas. Preble, gave a farewell supMr. Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. IB"'' Orvall Snarr and daughters Marjorie aß< * Opal. of P° e - wl, o will Mave ■'* a couple of days for Phoenix, Miz.nui, to make their future home, present were: Mr. and Mrs. AlMrt Werling, Mt. and Mrs. Elias LicitJmßn.stiger and son Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Durip Werling, Mr. and Mrs. Mrval Snarr and daughters Matjorie Km! Opal, Ora Welling, Mrs. Ed Gold Florence Werling, Mrs. Margaret cherry, Cleo Werling, Susie Dilling, Merna Werling and Mrs. Minnie Moegl. of Whiteright, Alberta, Canada. H IB PS. ROY ARCHBOLD ftNTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB f The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club entertained Tuesday, by Mrs. Roy at her home on West Mon»c street. Guests other than the club were Mrs. (’. C. Pumphrey Bjlrs. Roy Craig, and Mrs. Don Quinn. I ‘ ffot' latter of Oak Park. Illinois. Mrs.

held high score for the asFollowing the games, the hosassisted by her daughter Josephserved dainty refreshments. The ■jlext meeting of the club will be held H|ith Mr. John Heller. ■ The Lgdies Aid Society of J’eulait of the. ME. church met Thursafternoon at the home of Mrs. ;®b ffman in Preble. There was a good ■Attendance at the meeting and the Upkction of officers took place. The ■officers are, Mrs. Mil Hon Hoffman. ■pii sident; Mrs. Ed Arnold, viee-presi-Mrs. Heller, secretary and Mrs. | J. C. Grandstaff, treasurer. Tin? society Hb*csented the pastor's wife, Mrs. ('. A. ■Maynard with a hand milt quilt and ■beussed plans for the 1»28 program. mary Helen lose club ■ Miss Mary Helen Lose entertained Wit" U. A. E. Club last night at her ■pmue on Second street. Bunco was ■played and the prize for high score ■iwarded to Miss Mar.' Miller. During ■the evening, a delicious lambi: it was ■bervnd by the hostess. PEBEKAHS HOLD ■bhristmas party ■ The Rebekahs held their annual / X'hrislmas party and gilt exchange UpFui sdav evening, in the 1.0.0. F. hall. the’ social hour was held, at ■fht-thlrty o'clock a bountiful supJ»er wan s<’r>ecl in the dining room ■to about 40 guests. The room was Cfgaily decorated in Christmas colors. y'jA black bolder with red candles cem ti red each of the small tables with

Buy Christman color napkins as favors After the luncheon, the guests were Invited Into the assembly room, . which was beautifully decorated in the Rebekah colors of pink and green. ~ A small Christmas tree, gaily decorated, adorned the corner of the room V and lieslde it hKxkl the Christmas well that held the gifts, which were i. tied by long red streamers. After all the gifts were drawn from the well, a special gift was presented to each one present, from a member living in b a distant state. The committee in charge of the affair were Miss Laura , Stanley, Mrs. Della Mosure, Mrs. ~ Jessie Fry, and Dr. Emma Charles. , CELEBRATES 43RD BIRTHDAY On the occassion of his 43rd birthday anniversary, John C. Spahr, 40S j Winchester street, was subjected to a surprise, Wednesday evening, when a number of friends called at his home about seven o'clock with well filled baskets, and enjoyed a pot-luck supper. Mr. Spahr was the recipient of several lovely presents. Following the supper, several games were played and a social hour enjoyed. Those • present: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Spahr, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferry and daughters Roberta and Luanne; Mr. Thames • Spahr, Miss Emma Kriesher, of Wren; Mrs. Nellie Shaw and daughter Rethema and son Dode of Ohio , City; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kiess, Mrs. Anna Gunsett and daughter Ida of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Pearl I Riker and daughter Joyce, and Mr. and Mrs. Jbss Leßrun of Decatur. All departed at a late hour wishing Mr. Spahr many happy returns of the day. The C. L. of C. will hold their annual Christmas party and exchange, Tuesday evening, December 20, at the K. of P. hall at 7:30 o’clock. The hostesses for the party will be Mrs. L. C. Perry, Mrs. J. K. Niblick, Mrs. M. J. Mylott, Mrs. Roman Parent, Mrs. Victor Ulman. Miss Kathryn Oinlor and Misses Rose and Anna Nesswald. The PhilathaeClass of the Paptist Sunday school will hold its annual ( Christmas party and gift exchange Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock in the church parlors. Mrs. O. E. Miller will provide the evening's entertainment. All members ate urged to be present. MARRIED IN PASTOR’S STUDY This morning, in the pastor's study of the United Brethren church, occured the marriage of Mrs. Elsie Cook and Raymond Springer, both of Decatur. The ceiemony was performed by the Rev. Cecil R. Smith, pastor of the United Brethren church, in the presence of Mrs. Roy Tuinbieson, Mrs. Ruth Williams and David Springer M'-. and, Mrs. Springer will reside in this citv. PHOEBE BIBLE CLASS CHRISTMAS PARTY Mrs. Fred Ashbaueher, Mrs. Floyd Arnold, and Mrs. John Beineke were hostesses to the member of the Phoebe Bible class of the Zion Reformed church at their annual Christmas party at the home of the former on North Third street, Wednesday evening. A lighted Christmas tree and streamers provided decoration for the home. Thirty-five membeis were in atteniance. Contests were enjoyed and prizes won by Mrs. O. L. Kirsch, and Mrs. Albert Mutschlei. At the close of the social hour. Santa Claus arrived and distributed beautiful presents. Mrs.T. S. Miller of Fort Wayne was an out-of-town guest. At a late hour, the hostesses served delicious refreshment.

The Missionary Circle of the Evangelical c hurch will meet Monday evening for their Christmas party and' election of officers, instead of Tuesday evening as planned. The hour of the meeting will be 7:30 P. M. and the place announced later. ■ i " I e ■> Members of the C. L. of C, are requested to remember the call for clothing for the Mexican school which they are sponsoring, and to leave same with Mrs. L. C. Perry in the immediate future. SOCIETY SHAKESPEARE CLUB ENJOY MUSICAL PROGRAM Mrs. James Wcstveld was leader of a very delightful musical program. Wednesday afternoon, which was given before the members of the Shakespeare Club, with Mrs. John Tyndall acting as hostess. The subject of a paper read by Mrs. Westveld was "Patriotic Airs." Folk Music Similarities of National Music" The paper was very fine and was illustrated with choice Victrola records. Mrs. Dan Tyndall sang a group of Nation-I Aires, and Mrs. Tyndall, | together wait Mrs. E. D. Eugeler. sang a group ot three duets of Folk pongs. The two ladies also sang Christmas ear-ds. As a very pretty dosing to the delightful program, Mis. Dau Tyndall sang a “Happy Now <

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRATTIIUBSDAY. DECEMBER 15, 1927.

}<ar song ii, German. During the Afternoon, the hoetese passed candies. Following a Christmas vacation, the next meeting will be held Januery 4 with Mrs. Jesse Hutton. This will l>c a business meeting. MRS. ED CHRISTEN READS CLUB PAPER Mrs. Martin Jaberg was hostess to' the Historical Club, Wednesday al-, ternoon, at her home on North First | street. Mrs. Ed Christen had the paper for the afternoon and used as her subject "A Study of Great Cathedrals." Mrs. Christen divided her paper Into the Cathedrals of England, , Cathedrals of France, Cathedrals of , Italy, Cathedrals of Mexico and the Cathedrals of the United States. She . gave a description of the different i Cathedrals, told when and why they i were built. Mrs. Christen also spoke i of the different styles of cathedrals I which were built in four epochs. In t the 13th century, were the early i Gothic styles; in the 14th century, i the decorative cathedrals; in the fifi teenth and sixteenth centuries, the t perpendicular style of architecture. She illustrated her paper with pictures and at times during the resiling, her tford portrayals were so clear and complete that one could distinctly visualize the cathedral . mentioned iu their mind's eye. The i paper was descriptive and historical ( throughout and proved very instnici live. AL the close of the program. , the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Roy I Runyon, served very delicious ret freshments. The next meeting will I he the Christmas party and pot-luck , supper which will be held next Tuesday evening with Mrs. Harl Rollings- , worth. Each member is requested to bring her own table service. » ' COURT HOUSE GIRLS f HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY The young lady employees at the , Court House, enjoyed a Christmas party and gift exchange, at the noon ’ hour today. The table was arranged I in the office of the County Superintendent. the Misses Rose Nesswald, I Alice Lenhart and Marguerite Striker being the committee in charge of ' the plans. The table was decorated with a Christinas tree in the center, and small Santa Clauses at each place as favors. A pot-luck dinner was served. The exchange of gifts j followed the dinner. Those present were, Marcella Nelson, Anna Nesswald, Margaret Haley, Cecil Moser. Marie Murtaugh, Doiothy Walters. Rose Nesswald, Alice Lenhart, and ' Marguerite Striker. Mat Breiner t court house, custodian, was a special invited guest. o Personals ! •*'•**’■ "Lots o' folks don't like t’ have anybuddy drop in on 'em, 'specially if thet’ busy, an' Charley Lindbergh might catch Mexico at th' wrong time an’ spill th’ beans," said Squire Marsh Swallow, t'day. Who remembers th’ good ole days when thor wuz a closed season»fer carrots? —Abe Martin, Indianapolis News Chas. Harness of the Standard Motor Sales, declares it "pays to advertise” In last evening's issue of the Daily Democrat, Mr. Harness inserted a “Lost Ad", for a small brown and white female Boston bull terrier dog, valued at SIOO. At 6:30 o'clock, the dog was delivered to the owner. It had strayed away from home and became lost. The parties who found it read Mr. Harness ad and returned it at once. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, who movejl their house-hold goods to Indianapolis last August, where they established their residence, have returned to Decatur and re-occupied their home at 325 North Third street. While in Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were nicely located on Meridian street,: where Mis. Smith most successfully conducted a Beauty Shoppe. In response to a keen yearning for the “old home town’ on the part of Mr. Smith, however, the couple have returned and expect to remain permanently in this city. Mrs. Francis Bryson ,of Portland, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Rice and other relatives in this city. o — Ilis Gift—Shirts. Socks. Ties. Hankies. Bath Robes, Belts—at Vance & Linn. ", - o Get the Habit—Trade at Home, it Pays When You Catch Cold Rub On Musterole Must erole is easy to apply and works right away, it may prevent a cold from turning into "flu” or pneumonia. It docs all the good work of grandmother’s mustard plaster. Musterole is a clean, wliite ointment, made of oil of mustard and other home simples. It is recommended by many doctors and nurses. Try Musterole for sore tliroat, cold on the chest, rheumatism. lumbago, pleurisy,stiff neck, bronchitis, astluna, neuralgia, congestion, pains and aches cf the back ana joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, ciiilblains, frosted feet—colds of all sorts. To Mothorts Musterole is also made in milder form for babies and small children Ask for Child'on’s Musterole. T I J Botter than a mtulani plaster

Tocsin Store Is Sold At Receiver’s Sale The Kreigh brothers general store i at Tocsin was sold Wednesday by the ! receiver, O. E. Lesh, to Joel Kehrn, .of Craigvllle, subject to the approval |of Wheeler Ashcraft, of Portland, referee in bankruptcy. . Tho store fixtures and stock were offered for sale.

I THE ADAMS Theatre if fa Tonight and Friday q B “THE ENCHANTED ISLAND” H with Charlotte Stevens, Henry B. Walthall, Pat Hartigan and a tine supporting cast. ik One of the most unusual pictures of the year, filled with beamy 3r n and romance! An absorbing drama of the Bvea of three men and js a girl on an Island in the Pacific! A Picture framed In a setting Q of Nature’s most gorgeous hutidiwork! 3 Tl ALSO—An ‘OUR GANG’ Comedy—"THE OLD WALLOP” 5 10e 25c S « SUN. & MON.—RAMON NOVARRO (Star of Ben Hur) in "THE 3, in] ROAD TO ROMANCE" with Marceline Day. Jf j-j A wonderful production!

It’s a Pleasure to do your Christmas Shopping here Bernstein's | Practical Christmas Gifts j USEFUL GIFT SUGGESTIONS FROM BERNSTEIN’S I W# x MAKES IT A PLEASURE TO BUY i SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL LADIES’ COATS. g if*; l I r 523.75 Ladies'Coat SI4JS | > —- “ Ladies Felt House l<> £1 QQ Big Line Mens and QKz» & Ladies Four Buckle u* 1 QQ M .Slippers VtJ tpA.OvJ Boys Neckwear .... Arctics (Galoshes) 1 XX ~tll<WM9 Bc t 051.45 ;S' ,nJI " r '\ h "" Ci ‘" 49c SS7LST. 25c ‘49c g Mens Dress Shirts, with or without Ladies Fancy Furses (|u H „„ Supporters and ' |± r 98c'"51.45 E‘ lc h c/OV 4 im |j an( j Combination Sets.. nu Turkish Towels and Wash ikQ „ . ,- .. ... g 29c “98c 98c 25c g Ladies Fancy Silk Fibre Ladies Heavy Outing Bloomers or Combination Suit t/OV 25x50 Hit and Miss Rag Gowns cWC Rugs, Special CWC Mens and Boys Fancy Mens Heavy to £» ,i 4PC Silk Hose, all sizes. . . z T«7v (Jiris Fancy Plaid Rayon Hose ii Sweaters tzOV all sizes 0 to 9 1 2 tll/C ™ Ladies Fine Lisle Hose * Boys Lumber d* i to ty Qf* in all colors Ladies Jersey Knit Bloomers | Q V, Jacks ePI.MJ A, VO all colors, all sizes tcmL ’Q Ladies’ Rayon and Wool Hose JO Boys Leatherette Lumber Jacket with in all colors xOv Mens I Buckle All Rubber k clastic bottom SCQ Arctic, all sizes all sizes 4«/ Buy Him a Sheep Skin Coat with a ■■■' -■■ 'Rj B -i -— large Beaverette collar, belt. I pockets. Big line of Ladies or Growing Girls ff $ Mens Wool Flannel Shirts Q 1 QQ a world beater. Qr Slippers, low or QQ all sizes 140 to 17 ♦pA.tJO all sizes ♦p’)e«D medium heel iptooJO A Ladies Fancy Aprons QQz* Combination Perfume and Wonderful Ladies Arch Support >1 3, Each «7OC Ladies Fancy (Jarter Set OtJC Shoe, in 4 eye tie. a shoe QPC ” ■» that you will appreciate.. •«/»_) a Big Line of Rubber Aprons IQr* Combination Powder Puff and J F, Each z x«7v Ladies Fancy Garter Set Z 4»/U ladies Tan Short Rayon d* | QQ * Boots, turn down cuff... M $5.00 Toile! Set, consists of Perfume. Powder, Toilet Water, Talcum, Ladies and Mens Fancy r. t & 1 Vanishing Cream, d» | Childs 1 Buckle d*i *5 (« 1 Handkerchiefs JLx/U Special . *ls 1 Arctic Galoshes ’PL! 1 w Ladies Fancy Cuff & QQz* Mens Cow Hide Fancy IQ, Ladies Brushed Wool Gloves QQ., rx B Suede Gloves • «/OU Belts, ail sizes TCt/U pair *7Ov g 2 WHAT IS MORE USEFUL THAN A PAIR OF BLANKETS OF BERNSTEIN QUALITY? g SPECIAL PRICES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. M Large Size Fancy Plaid Blankets, Large Size Wool Finish Blanket in all Large Size I ancy Plaid Blankets, in Ri in all color of plaids HOy, color of plaids, a wonderful blanket all color of plaids. d* AQ V, ,/CjC i° r 11 Christmas gift $2.69 1 pair tp 1 nJO IM Good Size Blankets in fancy Pink or Large Size Part Wool Indian Blanket. Wool I ancy Plaid Blankets g( Blue Border, Heavily d* 1 PCQ Special, d*l QQ Large Size QQ Q"x - Fleeced, pair 1 •eJ«z Each 1 »«7O pair a Buy Her a 27x54 Velvet Rug for Christmas. A large assortment of patterns 1 Qs< * Sold everywhere for $3.00. Special Price t| '

I Thera were four bidders, the Huccegs- ( ful bid being $1,500. The other bid ' ders w»re Wilson Dettlnger, of Magley; C A. Veil, of Kingsland, and R. I G. Pence, of Baldwin, , ! ■ — O- — ——■ Abolish Whipping With Hose II As u result of u charge of assault , 1 and battery being filed against Ralph -; Trotter, principal of the Junior high . 1 school at Portland, for his alleged —

whipping of Donald Sasser, 13, with a piece ct rubber Itoae, the school authoItles of the city agreed to abolish the rubber hose as a means of punishing uni lily pupils. The charge against Trotter was dismissed. •

I THE CORT I I TONIGHT ONLY | “THE GAY RETREAT” i n A comedy classic of war daze and Parisian Nights, featuring E Sammy Cohen and Ted McNamara P The (ireatesl ('.omedy Team in Pictures Says It Io the ttj I’une of a rhoustind Laughs in a Double Barreled Romance of Thrills Action Stis|M nse. nl “THE RELAY"—The next feature th f] * of “The Collegian” serial. | lOe 25c | Fridav and Saturday TOM MIX in UE Jj . “TIMBLING RIVER." gg U»1 •»!' r»=»t fMi f. >■ MBn f.rrg . ->■ bmo ir-<n o -m

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Mrs. Jane E, Crablll, Monroeville, had her tonsils removed, today at the Adams County Memorial hospital. —— - O’ His Gift—Shirts, Socks. Tie?. Hankies. Bath Robes, Belts—at Vance X- Linn. .