Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 56, Decatur, Adams County, 6 March 1928 — Page 5

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CLUB CALENDER I Tuesday I st. Marys Chorus Choir, C. H. 8., K ofc Hall after church I rydiiiu Needle Club, K. of P. Home Ptf.Vs. Zion Reformed Church. I ' pU’hontas Dance. Red Men Hall. I ’ Mrs. Cecil Moser, 8:00 I P M. | Wednesday | j| ,\. I B. church, Mrs. Frank ■ (Vik—r, 2:00 P- m. Ministerial Association, Old Adams county bank, 9:30 a. m. I)T.T. Alumni. Mrs. James Brown I 1:30 P. M. Historical Club, Mrs. Ed Cpristeu, 2:30 P- M v , Shakespeare Club, Miss Rose Chris-

[ ten, 2:30 P. M. Thursday 0. E. S. Masonic Hall. 7:30 p. m. V. B. Ladles Aid. Mrs. Wm. Pennington. 2:30 p. m. Progressive ('lass U. B. S. S., Mrs. Wm. Arnold, 7:30 P. M. _-• 'The Lady of the Library," H. S. Auditorium 8:00 P. M. Psi lota Xi Inspection,, Country Club, 6:00 P. M , Friday Music Department, Mrs. Fred Smith, 7:30 p. nt. Tirzalt Club. Yoeman Hall. V. I. S. Class. Mabel HJII. Amiyitia Club, Mrs. Francis Eady. Carpi' Diem Club. Mrs. Milse Roop, 7:30 P. M. Monday Research Club, Mrs. Fristoe, 2:30 p. tit. Saturday Bake Sale. Zion Lutheran Ladies, Zwick and Myers store. VIOLA LUSK AND VIRGIL HAINES MARRIED Miss Viola Lusk, daughter of Mr. and Ml-. John Lusk, residing one t mil east of Berne, and Virgil Haines, sou of Mr and Mrs. Ben Haines, were united in marriage. Saturday evening at 7:30 o’clock, at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. Frank Venor received the marriage vows. The immediate families of the contracting parties and a few invited friends Mhiessed the ceremony. After a short v riding trip to Adrian and I luyton, Michigan, the young couple will establish their residence on the Mrs. Mary Kerr farm east of Berne. Both young people were graduates of the da, of 1926 of the Berne high school. ' !le v A. of the United Breth- —

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ten church will meet Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Mrs I Frank Baker on Nyrth Eleventh street. Every memiter is requested to be present. The annual election of officers will be held and delegates 1 selected for the convention. The St. Marys Chorus Choir will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the Catholic high school. This will be Hie annual election of officers and payment of dues. Everyone is requested to be present. The Ministerial Association will j meet Wednesday morning at 9:30 ( o'clock Wednesday morning, at the Old Adams County bunk. All members are requested to be present. The I). Y. B. class of the United Brethren Sunday school has postponed its meeting, which was to have been

held tonight, until the last of the month. The United Brethren Ladles Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Wm. Pennington, 940 Winchester street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Chas. Robinold and Mrs. Frank Fisher will be the assisting hostesses. The Eastern Stars will hold ttyeir regular stated meeting, Thursday evening. at 7:30 o'clock at the Masonic Hall. The Music Department of the Woman's Club will hold a study program , Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Fred Smith. This will be an important business meeting as well and all members are urged to attend. Mrs. E. D. Engeler will have chaige of the program. The Tirzah Club will meet Friday evening at the Yoeman hall. Mrs. John Bulk and Mrs. Wm. Thornton will be the hostesses. MRS. O. E. MILLER ENTERTAINS RESEARCH CLUB Mrs. O. E- Miller was hostess to the Research Club, Monday afternoon, at her home on South Fourth street. Mrs. J. C. Sutton had charge of the paper and used as her topic. “Famous Characters in Literature". “Portia'' and “Lady Macßeth" were the two characters ehones fiom plays whom Mrs Sutton characterized. Characterizations chosen from short stories include Ichabod Crane, Rip Van Winkle, Tom Sawyer and Huckelberry Finn. Various sub-topics were given out. Mrs. Fred Smith read “The Story of Handy Andy’ by Samuel Lover. This story was taken from an old school reader. Mrs. Charity Hooper gave a character reH view of “Anna Karann" Mrs. Ban Sprang of “Jem val Jean”, and Mrs. O. L. Vance told of “Hester tTynne" of "Scarlet Letter” fame. Mrs. O. EMiller read a very interesting newspaper clipping concerning a "Chaucer" ■ birthday party which had been held in New York City, at which all guests .had dressed as characters of this wri-

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, MARCH 6. 1928.

ter. Mrs. Harry Fernthell reud the 23rd psalm as given in the book "The Song of our Syrian Gueat” by knight. As a i concluding feature of the afternoon's program, Mrs. R. 1). Myers told the I story of “Enoch Arden". Refreshments I of candy was passed. The next meet- ! I Ing will be held at the home of Mrs. James Fristoe and Mrs. O. L. Vance i will read a paper entitled “Literary Humorists”. SOCIAL AFFAIR AT COUNTRY CLUB The Decatur Country Club was the scene of a delightful musicale and party, .Monday evening, when the Decatur Woman’s Club presented the I Bluffton Matinee Musicale Club. The husbands of the local chib members and also of the Bluffton club mem- ' bers were invited guests of the occass '.onj. . The program was given in the auditorium of the Club house and opened with a playlet entitled “Bedtime.’’ This was given by little Miss Katherine Acker Knapp and Master Lewis Lutz Smith and was interpreted alI most perfectly bv these two talented youngsters. Even their scared whispers when they heard "queer noises.” were distinctly audible in the rear of the auditorium. The president of the local club, Mrs. John Tyndall, then introduced the Bluffton Musicale Club as an ■ organisation, and they assumed 1 charge of the remainder of the evening's program.

The first number was a group of three numbers by tlie Ladies Chorus, the selections being from "A Spring > Symphony," by Golson. First sopranos of the chorus were Mrs. Lloyd Cowens, Mrs. Fay Hammons, Mrs.' Waldo Huffman. Mrs. Ralph Jahn. Mrs. 1). F. Mltzner, Mrs. Cloid Ratliff, Mrs. Ralph Rinear, Mrs. Horace Spear, Mrs Harry Starr, Mrs. C. E 1 Sowards. Mrs. Bud Young, Mrs 1 George DeHaven, Mrs. W. M. Elliot, Mrs. Louts Means, Mrs l . C. C. Cole, c Mis. Herrold Pettyjohn and Mrs Earl Woinock. Second sopranos included. Mrs. Frank Beckler, Mrs. '' Truman Caylor, Mrs. Leo Saylors, 1 Miss Mary Pence, Mrs. Fred Swisher, 1 Mrs. T. C. Pike. Mrs. Miler Houser. s Contraltos were Mrs. Nona Ashbaughs’' er, Miss Ruth Meyers, Mrs. Dewey 3 Shepherd, Mrs. Alma May Shead, i’ Miss Helen Lautzenheiser, Mrs. W. R. Barr. Mrs. Victor Sharpe, ?>lrs. Harry Chalfant, and Mrs. Wm. Byrd. - The chorus was directed by Mrs. 1 George E. Mosiman, with Mrs. W. W. e I Weisel! as accompanist. Solo parts I were sung by Mrs. Fay Hammons and I Mrs. Florence Sprunger Starr. Miss Mary Pence then played as a piano solo, Rubinstein's “Kamennoi e Ostrpw.” t A group of two vocal selections by , Mis. Alma Mae were greatly r enjoyed and were folhwed by a duet .. in costume, by Mrs. Ruth Young and j Mrs. Fay Hammons. They sang 'Deep in My Heart.” from the “Student Prince," by Romberg. , “By the Brook" was the title of a flute solo, by Miss Mary Thoma, to which the audience • demanded an encore. As Mrs. Harry Starr assittnS I ] ed the stage for hei part of the program, she was greeted with a generous applause from the audience, who were already familiar with the beautiful quality of her voice. Mrs. Starr sang “Trees" by Rasbach; "Lullaby” by Scott, and "Lo! Hear the Gentle ; Lark." by Bishop Miss Helen Lautzenheiser accompanied Mrs. Starr at the piano. In the last of the three ‘ so'cis. Mrs. Starr was accompanied by Miss Mary Thoma witli the flute 1 and the voice of the singer blended ’ with the tone of the flute furnished ■ music of rare quality. Mrs. Starr and - Miss Thoma responded to an encore i on Hiis number. A piand duet, "Dvr Fliegende Hol i lander" by Wagner, was played by Mrs. George Mosiman and Mrs. W ' W. Weisell. This wan, followed by ! ■ the closing number "Sunset." by the Ladies Chorus. Mr. Wendell Smith i played first violin accompaniment and Mr. Harrison Powers played seciiond vioiii accompaniment. I As a whole, the program provided by tlie Bluffton Club ladies was onb I of the most delightful musical affairs ■ j presented in this city tor some tfme. i The program was well balanced and II held the attention of the listeners L throughout. After last evening’s pre- ’ sentation,* Decatur is quite firmly con- ! vinced that her neighboring cdty | i abounds in wonderful musical ability. ' !i Al. the close of the program, a social hour was enjoyed ami dainty reI freshineuts of ice-cream, cake and I' coffee were served. The refreshi jnents were carried out in St. Pat-1 i rick's Day appointments. — ' K. of C. ENTERTAINED MONDAY EVENING The K. of C. were delightfully en|j tertained. Monday evening, at their II regular meeting, by Mr. John Dowling. [J Mr. Dowling gave several readings, | [musical readings and piano solos , which were greatly enjoyed by all prell sent, and brought forth generous ap- : platise. CONCERT ORCHESTRA TO FURNISH MUSIC The Decatur Concert Orchestra will 1 furnish music for the piny “The Lady j if the Library", which will be staged Thursday evening of this week at the I Decatur high school auditorium, at. 8 ! o'clock. The orchestra wil Igivc a concert before the play and will also fur- i ' nigh entertainment between acts. | Members of the orchestra include Mr. John Gage, director; Mr. Harry FortI ney, Mrs. Harry Fortney, Mr. Peter VitZ. Mrs. Peter Vltz, Mrs. Gleu Potts Mrs. Harl HollingSwortli, Mr. Kermit Dowcu, Mr. Cornelius Durkin uud Mr.

V" Fred Stauffer. BEER-EBNIT WEDDING SOLEMNIZED Miss Sylvia Bern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Beer, of Kirkland township, and John Ebnit, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ebnit, of Berne, were prlrcipals in a wedding ceremony which was solemnized at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening, by the Rev. O. II Scherry, pastor of the Vera Cruz Reformed church. Mr. Ebnit is an auto salesman, working out of Bluffton. Tlie couple will make their home temporarily ut the Eli Beer home. ENJOY BIRTHDAY SURPRISE A delightful birthday surpirse party was given jit the Curtis Miller country home, Saturday evening, in honor of the 60th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Miller. Neighbors and frelnds of the Calvary Evangelical Church, with well fille ilbaskets and many lovely presents, called unexpectedly at her home and reminded her ot' the gladsome occasion. Vocal music, games and readings furnished the entertainments for tlie evening, followed by a delicious dinner. Those enjoying the paity were: Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shifferly; Mr. and Mrs.. John Thomas; Mi;, and Mrs. Clyde McClure of Mishawaka; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schnepp Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Val Schl nepp; Mr. ami Mrs. George Hinden- ■ lang; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harmon; Mr. and Mis. Ivan Shift'erly; Mr. John

Fred Spencer, Jr. Champion Six-Day Bicycle Racer Smokes Lucky Strikes (i During my rest periods of the six-day bicycle vcices nothing is so sooth- I nerves as a I . Lucky Strike Cigarette, ' because they are cool and never irritate my I / Cream // Tobacco Crop ■Ea ‘j 1 “Buying tobacco is like buying clothing, shoes, or a hat. If you \ Uuy the best, you are always sat* isfied. Judging from the vogue of Lucky Strikes, and the nice things said about them by discriminating I B* la smokers, they know as well as I JL. W? do, that we buy the Cream of the No Throat Irritation-No Cough. Cwp f 1 Lu " s I 01928, The America Tobacco Co., be “ Tobacco Bayer |

Drake and gruml-ehildren John, Junior and Betty; Mr F., .17; S'uiopp; Mis. Inez Walters, Mrs. Bowers, Mr. Val Glider; Mr. Wilson Hart; Miss Margaret Walters; Mr. Dee Dierkes; Mr. Royce Walters; Miss Doris Shiffelly; Miss Madeline Gier; Mr. Royal Van Camp; Mr. Ford Klink; Miss Emu Klink; Miss Opal Walters; Eldred Shlfferly; Virkll McClure; Raymond Walters; Cbalmer Walters; Earl Fell Opal Huggardy; Aldine Walters; Byron Hurt; Mildred and Paul Hindculang; Earmel and Mildred Shifferly; Milo and Norman McClure; Wilmer, Earl ami Harold Hannon; Elma and Esther Harmon; Miss leua McGill; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Miller; William, Dolores, Wendell and Richard Miller; and Mr. Win. Hart. The Ladies cf the Zion Lutheran church will hold a bake sale next Saturday morning at Hie Zwick and Myers store beginning at nine o'clock. Baked goods of all kinds wil be on sale. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE ON MRS WM. BLEEKE Mrs. Win. Bleeke was subjected to a delightful surprise, Monday evening, when about thirty relatives and friends ailived at her home at the supper hour with well filled baskets t oasisst-,aß with well filled baskets to assist her j in celebrating her 68th birthday anniversary. Several birthday cakes were in evidence at the supper. A very pleasant evening was spent at the Bleeke . home.

Personate Mrs. Bertha Bagley and daughters , Nora and Glennys, son Harmon, and i little Maxine Boavers and Miss Emma I Gllliom, of Berne, were Sunday guests I at the Frank Wagoner home in this . city. Mr. und Mrs. Robert Krick and children and Mr. und Mrs. Noah Bixler and family, of Decatur, were SunI day dinner guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Amos Reusser In Berne. , Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller returned last evening from a visit at Galion, Ohio, where they assisted Miss Martha Macy to celebrate her fifth birthi day. J. G. Niblick will go to Fort Wayne s to hear Father Conkling ot Detroit, - who will deliver a lecture at the Community Center. Father Conkling is well known to radio fans for his sermons and liis question and answer services. > Mrs. Wm Thornton is visiting tn , Bluffton witli her mother, Mrs. Mary j Baumgartner, who will celebrate her r 81st birthday tomorrow. I Mr. and Mrs. Chas Colter motored r to South Bend. Sunday, where they ■ met their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. 3 and Mrs. Robert Colter, of Chicago, - and spent the day with them. e Mr. and Mrs. Fied Heuer, Mrs. Sellmeyer and Mis. Matt Kirsch, attended

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the funeral this afternoon, of Mrs. Adolph Schuler at Preble Mrs. Kenneth Harnish and daughter Patty Ann. have returned to their home in Bluffton, after a several days visit at the Wm. Thornton rebidetice lu this city. — - o— — College Gets New Chapel Crawfordsville, Ind., March 6 (U.R) —Construction of Wabash college's new chapel will begin within the next few days. Plans call for completion of the building by fall. — - Wayne Dentist Dies Fort Wayne, Ind., March 6 (U.R) — Dr. John S. McCurdy, 61, well-known Indiana Dentist, died here ot heart disease. o— Manufacturer Dies Pittsburgh, Pa., March 6 —(U.R) —Capitan Charles Brown, 7(1, president of the Pittsburgh plate glass company, died at his home in Sewickley today.

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