Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 15 February 1928 — Page 5

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■ club calender ■M VVednesday ■ IW byMMn Mies Aid Mrs. A. N I A X Auwß Yodcr ■ : filie baii, ‘ ,S J.M. rty ’ D ‘ C ! 1 '" r " 1 "' 1 Church, ■ chßri,y !! x'h , <' :; - Ahr - 2;::o mwlm p \J, ■■ Thursday ■ Evangel)* al Lad- Ul. Church par- ■ ■ ? Ita'lge^:ub. Mrs Wm. Shrock. B Womans Society. Mrs. S. E. Mite 2:30 I*- MEvaw'lieal IzJ >1 Daughters Class, H Mrs. George Sprague. 7:30 P. MH L w. Claes Evangelical b. b.. H Wllbemina Schmitz. 7:30 I’. M. HH natural* H Cafeteria Supper. M E- Church, 5-. ■ P- ■ Monday E Research Cm- Mrs ,1. F. Fruchte. ■ *»p M - .-i u E Civic Department ot Womans Club ■ called meeting. Library. 6:30 P.M. ■ yiirscia! - »>iip «I.' . "Ah Baba and the ■ [r . Tlrn-o ' DC.US. Auditorium. E 8:W P. M. M Tu««da« ■ psi lota Xi Mis. Arthur Holthouse. E 7:30 P- M ■ Kappa This. Dorothy Christen, 7:30 ■ P. M. ■ Fortnightly Club. Mrs. Nick Braun E ' :3 ° p - m - ■ CarpeDitm Birthday Dinner Party. E Mrs. Alva Lawson, 6.30 P. M. ■ MEETING B OF W. C. T. U. ■ The worn, a Christian Temperance ■ Union held an interesting meeting,. M Tuesday afterno it, at the Library B Auditorium. Despite the inclement B weather, nineteen members were in ■I attendance. Mrs. Delton Passwater B had charge of the devotions. The Rev. B HAT. Thompson wjs present anfl give H a tweiJfy minn*. talk on -Fro new Wil* Bl lard. In paying tribute to Miss Willard E Rev. Thompson stated that, to his ■ mind, Eranees Willard and Abraham ■ Lincoln weie the two great outstandH ing characters of all time. He speke of ■ ' how untiring and unselfish she was in ter fight ag iinst the liquor traffic and yet how kind and considerate she was toward those with whom she battled. Following Rev. Thompson's talk, Mrs. Geoige Squires, rendered a Saxaphoue duet. The Methodist ladies quartette, comprised of Mrs. Dan Tyndall, Mrs. C. L. Walters, Mrs. Christena Vail and Mrs Hen DeVer, entertained with a song. They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Arthur Suttles. Mrs* M. E. Hower presided over the program of the afternoon, after which Mrs. i,. Walters took charge of a ■ business session. The Union voted to x send $5 to the Hooker T. Washington Settlement llouße in Elk hart, which is supported by the Elkhart Union, «nd to the Frances Williard Memorial fund. Plans were made for a local Institute to be held in April and Mrs. Hattie Beery, Mrs. Ella Rice and Mrs. Maud Hower were appointed as a comnuttee on arrangements. It was also decided that beginning now and con"»utng until after the fourth Tuesday msfead cl once a month as heretofore. *“ e , secretary, Mrs. Henry Thomas, 1! * letter of thanks from the Sols Home at Indianapolis, expressing w appreciation for a Christmas Vift, D. ( - ( n, ,:in ' lkerchiefs Kent t 0 then > i” >e ' rll ° meeting closed with bv c VCnts wh,ch were collected ever bv v I) ' ® eaverK ' but presided , ' ■ V,s ' ME ' i» the ab of the former. Legion wm’ 1 ' U of **"’ Mooseheart Thursday t'" at the Moose home, fe d±.t f 7:3 ° l ’ M ' A Sood time Legionnairr, U ’ l Who attend - AU present. LS Urc reclueKtod to be SCHOOLS AT nw S p, NT MILLS enroll higif s’w ant M3llß elementary and 100 -nt Aethitie, r ~ hc Ju " ior Rd Cross. , r " lis iir liiri ocal J «nlor Red “He Irav ‘ W ' sentli “£ of Valcu- ”!. th e hospital, by c «'Hral ~1,"/ •Jo’Mn'a pupils from V! " u "itu'. N and T IUr ’ Ulfl bOXf ” of » ha "' 1 work ■ hl "’ ttrU cles for at the 1 u ? ere Keut ,o two f ' 111 Ward by the chUdrcn e °ect s M n A f T « RON s CLUB Tim !,?■ W OFF| CERS " fn,, " rN - was hrn t % UCW cor l” of Mr- i> i !' lu esday evening, "’'"titers'of i't IL>CIl L>Cl euler taltied the at h OT ho,„ ° Youn S Matrons Club meetinir ° Tulltll street. The ' tionais wlth tb e usual devoa Wit or o ' ? Vlliel ‘ tllc electl on was the business session and re-

I suited as follows: president, Mrs. Dallas G'cldnei; vice presMent, Mrs. Albert Beery, secretary Mrs. Till man Gehrig; and treasurer. Mrs. James Fletcher. Mrs. Irvin Miller t’.cn assumed charge ot the program and read a most interesting and instructive paper on "Indiana Authors." James Whitcomb Riley and Mrs. Gene Stratton Porter were the two writers with whom Mrs. Miller dealt more in detail and also read some cuttings and ]>oem.s exemplary of their work. A contest was then held in which Mrs. Carl Schafer was awarded the prize. The hostess, awsisted by Mrs. Irvin Miller, served delicious refreshments. Three guests present other than the club members, were: Mrs. Hurly Work; Mrs. James : Millikan and Miss Esther Bowers. ■ The next meeting will be held in two weeks with Mrs. Tillman Gehrig. This will be the annual Guest Day party. REBEKAHS GIVE VALENTINE PARTY The Rebekahs gave a Valentine party, Tuesday evening at the 1.0.0. F. Hall after Lodge. At nine o’clock, a delicious luncheon was served, after which Bingo furnished entertainment for some time. Ellis Squires won first prize and Francis Hoagland won second prize. There was a good attendance of members r.nd several guests. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Minnie E. Teeple and Mrs. J. E. Ellsworth. The Philathea Class of the Baptist Sunday school will meet in the church parlors, Friday evening, at sevcn-thirtV o'clock. Mrs. C. Moser I and Jessie Winnes will be hostesses and Mrs. H. Thomas will have charge of the program. PSI IOTA XI ! BENEFIT BRIDGE PARTIES J The Psi lota Xi Sorority entertain ’cd the public at a delightful benefit J Bridge party, Tuesday evening, at the Elks Home. Thirty-four tables were arranged throughout the rooms. ' On each table was a dainty bon-bon holder of red and white containing candies of the Valentine colors. Five games of Bridge were played dining Ihe evening. Miss Marcella Hower w, n high score and was rewarded with a beautiful Chinese linen luncheon set. Mrs. Raymond Keller and Mrs. Glen Cowan received second and third prizes of the ladies, while Forest Vail ami Herb Lachot, both of Fort Wayne, received the mens prizes. After the games, the Sororty members served a dainty lunch consisting of pimento cheese and chicken salad sandwiches, pickles, fancy individual Valentine cukes, and coffee. Bridge, Five Hundred, Rhum and Bunco will be provided for the enteri tainrtient of those attending the Card party tonight at the D. C. H. S. Auditorium. Refreshments will be served at th» tables fololwing the games. Mrs. Dick Boch is the general chairman in charge of the party. The Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Church will meet in the church pallors, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. A parcel post sale will be held in connection with the 'meeting. This wil be the only meeting of the month and all members ate requested to be present. The Carpe Diem Club will hold a Birthday Dinner PaH/y, Tuesday evening, at 6:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Arva Lawson. The Civic Department of the Woman's Club will hold a called meet>'bg, Monday cvuziing, at six-thirty I'clock, at the Library Auditorium. Tliore will be important business and every member is urged to be present ENTERTAINS ' KAPPA TAUS Miss Marcella Gerber entertained the Kappa Taus, Tuesday evening, at her home on Tenth street. Btidge was played and prizes awarded to Kathryn Flitzinger and Berniece De Voss. At the dose of the evening, a delicious luncheon |in two was served to the guests. The next meeting if the Club wdl be held next week with Miss Dorothy Christen. Mrs. Arthur Holthouse will entertain the lota Xi Sorority. Tuesday evening, at 7:3u o'cliiek, at li-r bom.’ cn Sixth st reel. I'lie Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society "ill be entertained Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, by Mrs. A. M. Aitiker at her home on Winchester street. , MEETING OF FORTNIGHTLY CLUB Mrs. J. W. Meibers was hostess to the members of tile Fortnightly Club Tuesday evening at her home on Ni lth Second street. Three tables were ui ranged for Bridge and Mrs. Mat tin Mylott and Mrs. George Apple

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man were successful iu winning the Chib prizes while Mrs. Amelia Niblick received the guest prize. After the games, the hostess served a two course lunch The mueting next week will be held wtth Mrs. Nick Braun MEETING OF PYTHIAN NEEDLE CLUB The Pythian Needle Club was entertained, Monday evening, after lodge, by Mrs. A. R. Ashhaucher, Mrs. Glen Cowan, Mrs. Harry Butler and Mrs. Earl Butler The parlors of the Pythian Home were decorated in red hearts and valentine streamers. A guessing contest In which Mrs. B. R. Farr won the prize, and a fortune telling game, piovided a round of entertainment. The guests were then invited to the dining room where delicious refreshments. consisting of meat sandwiches ’escaloped corn, pickles date whip with whipped cream and coffee, were served. COURT HOUSE Want Commissioner Appointed R y Baker, administrator of the estate of Mary Jane Baker today filed a unit in circuit court against David J. Graber et al, seeking the appointment of a tecefver to convey 80 acres of land in Monroe township. Attorneys Lenhart, Heller & Schurger represent the plaintiff. Cases Dismissed The case of Harry T. Riddell vs. Henry L. Moore et al was dismissed cn motion of the plaintiff. The following criminal cases were dismissed by the court, after the prosecutor had filed nofle pros; state vs. Adam O. Johnson, two cases; state vs J. A. SchemehafTi; state vs. William C. Rginhard. The case of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Willshire, Ohio, vs. Earl W. Moser et al was dismissed ' cn motion of the palintiff The case of Frank Derrickson vs. Russell O. Courson was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. New Trial Granted In tire case of Clarence Fryback vs. Hirinan and Virgie Mortion, the defendants’ motion for a new trial was granted by the court. Martz Will Is Construed In the case of Amy M. Martz vs. Minnie Kaiser et al, suit to construe the will of Jacob R. Martz, the will was construed as follows: all personal property was deviled to the widow. I Amy M. Maitz, and a. life estate in all ; of the real estate was left to her; i subject to the life estate of the widow i the real estate was devised to the : children, namely, Minnie Kaiser, Ethel Nelson, Dessie Bucher, Hattie Berg- ' man and Mary Wilhelm. <nd to Cecil Miller, a granddaughter, they to share and share alike? Wagers Will Probated The last will and testament of Aurcs W. Wagers has been probated. The entire estate was left to the widow, Nancy Wagers. Olive I). Armoud was appointed administratrix and she i filed bond jn the sum of $1,200. The will was written July 7, 11*20. Hoffman Will Probated The last will laud testament of James I). Hoffman was probated today It provided that SI,OOO be paid to a daughter, Maty .Graber; $1,050 be paid to another daughter, Ida Hoffman; SSO lie paid to a grandson, Arthur Shoaf; the income and profits from all of the remaining estate be given to the widow during her widow hoodand at her iemarriage or death, the property is to be divided equally among the following children: Blanche Shoaf, Jascn Hoffman. James C. Hoffman. Frances Wolfe and Gladys Hoffman. The will nominated D. B. Erwin to serve as executor of the will. The will was written July 24, 1923. © Thers some conjectures about President Coolidge, but I’ve never board him misquoted We can't be a gentleman these days without folks edgin' away from us. —Abe Martin. Indianapolis !\'ews.

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Personals Mr. and Mrs. Forest Vail and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Lachot, of Fort Wayne motored to this city Tuesday evening, and attended the Psf lola Xi Bridge party at the Elks Home. Clever posters advertising the Musical Comedy "All Baba and the Forty Thieves" which is to be given Monday evening by the St. Marys Chorus Choir were sketched by Miss Rose Mary Holthouse. Miss Veronica Anker returned to Plymouth this morning to resume her leaching, having been confined to her home in this eity since last Friday with a serious throat infection. Mrs. F. E. France of this city, accompanied by Mrs Ixmie Trixler. of Huntington, will leave tomorrow for Bradentown, Flotida, where they will Join Mr. France and ramain until abcut the middle of April. Vincent Bormann and Bernatd Clark were Wednesday business visitors In Fort Wayne. I Miss Mildred Beuter, of Fort Wayne was a Tuesday guest cf Miss Margaret Mylott and attended the Psi lota Xi Bridge party. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Myers and Miss Harriet Myers returned today from a visit in Chicago, where Mr 1 Myers looked after business interests. o— I TESTIFIES HE FURNISHED CASH TO BRIBE McCRAY (CONTINUED FHOM PAGE ONE) order that $1,500 be paid to a “bunch of Chicago gunnv n" to kill Jackson. ’ The former klan leader counter attacked with an allegation that a guard who “framed this story on me" has been piomoted at the state prison “as , a reward." The former klan Bader also alleg,ed that his life hail been threatened at the state prison where he said “there are no rules." “Surely there are prison rules,” Joni'S asked. "If there are, they are made for their own expediency,” was the reply of the witness who seemed to change within a few hours from a cringing convict to a man unafraid. Unfolds His Story Indianapolis. Feb. 15. —(INS)--D. A Blessing To Good Complexions Protect your beauty in all kinds of weather with this new face powder— MELLO-GLO. Does net give the skin a dry feeling; does not clog the 'pores; is not affected' so mueu b.' | pel spiral ion. Stays on longer. So I l ute and fine. MELLO-GLO is madby a new French Process, it’s truly wonderful. The Holthouie Drug Co.

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