Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 72, Decatur, Adams County, 24 March 1928 — Page 5

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CLUB CALENDER Saturday Red Moo Dance, 8 00 P> M ' Monday Literature IMytmoiit W. C.. Mr* riizibeth Morrison, 7.30 F.MXmatl; pub. Mis. Josephine M jMta Thoil Tau. Miss Mildred NibClub. Mrs. H. IL Ferotheil •> ■'JA P. M* ' Tri Kappa. Harriet Myers 8:00 P. M. Tuesday Pocohontas Dance. 8:00 P. M Wednesday St. Vincent de Paul Society, K. of C hall 2:30 pm „ a Shakespeare Club, J(sr. Jesse Suffern, 8:30 P. M. Thursday Bridge Club. Mrs. J. R. Blair, 8:00 P. MSTYLE SHOW PROVES SECOND NIGHT SUCCESS The Tri Kappa Style Show played to a full house again on Friday evenU1 - the final night of the showing of new Spring styles. The costumes were unusually bright and attractive this season and were very well modeled. They ranged from bright reds, and vivid polka dots to the more sombre shades of tan and biege. The coats were for the most part dark in color, and many had attached scarfs or shoulder throws. Several attarc tire ladies suits and one beautiful ensemble merited much praise. Dark coats of extreme tailored suits were also in evidence. Among the men’s and boy's clothing, were seen suits of wide stripes which were quite as impressionable to the public eye, as the vivid hues and large figures of the ladies’ garments. Attractive snort clothes were also modeled. Several gorgeous evening gtowus of pastel shades were noted among the ladies evening clothes. As the models were displaying the various styles. Mrs. Erance Confer presided at the piano. The ladies’ garments which were nt deled, were furnished through the courtesy of the E. F. Gass. Boston Store and Niblick and Company stares. The gentleman amp boy’s attire came front the John T. Myers, Vance nnd Linn, Teeple and Peterson. and Holthouse and Schulte stores. Preceding the Style show "The Patey,” starring Marion Davies, proved a most interesting picture. The show was held nt the Adams theater on Madison street. The meeting of the W. C. T. I'., which was to have been held next Tuesday afternoon at the Library", has been postponed and no meetings will be held until the lustittue which comes April 10. The Dramatic Department of the Woman's Club will hold a Departmental meeting next Wednesday evening. at the home of Miss Josephine Myers, on Winchester street. The program for the evening promises to be one of unusual significance and ■will be in charge of Miss Grace Coffee. , LAURINE TEEPLE HOME FROM FORT WAYNE Miss Laurine Teapie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J). F. Teeple of this city, «h> has been a patient at the St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne for a week, suffering with a severe seige of tonsilitis. was accompanied to her home in this city, last evening, by her sister Miss Patricia Teeple and William Klepper, Jr. She will remain here for several days before returning to her studies. Miss Laurine Teeple is a student nurse at the St. Joseph •hospital in Fort Wayne. lhe Literature Department of the Montan s Club will meet Monday evening. at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison on West Jefferson street. There will be business of importance and a full attendance of the membersnip is requested. Miss Frances Dugan will arrive home this evening from Boston. Mass, w* a "eek's visit with her parents, M: and Mrs. C. A. Dugan. Miss Dugan 18 the assistant director of the Windsor school of Boston, the niost exclusive private school in the East. Mrs. 11 tre Goodrich and daughter Nancy, »f Indianapolis, will also he over the week-end guests at the Dugan home. **• E. LADIES AID CLOSES YEAR’S WORK The Ladies Aid Society of the First •‘fthodist church, was entertained Fri- ««.'• afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. Klee, on Fifth street. Forty mem- | Were PreSCUt - Tills W .IS 1118 CIOS]I1 ' ,u eeting of lhe year and a summary o 'he year’s work and finances was j- 1 ' 1 it. A membership contest, which ldh listed in the society for the pas lo,lr months, was also closed at FrL '■‘Hi meeting. Leaders on the losing s ide were Mrs. Ross Maiouee and Mis ' has. Colter together with I heir memt'ersliip. must eu t e rtalu the winning side which was under the leadership of Mrs. Wilson Beery and Mrs. Ben De-

Vor. This entertainment will be held during the month of April. The collection at yesterday's meeting amounted to $56. A nominating committee comprised of Mrs. Homer Lower. Mrs. Walt Johnson and Mrs. Dan Sprang, was appointed. The election will be held at the meeting next month. At the close of the business session, a social hour was indulged in during which the Ute hostesses, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. John Peterson and Mrs. Lee Vance, served delicious refreshments. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet at the Knights of Columbus hail at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Jack Brunton, Mrs. Janies Brown and Mrs. Clayson Carroll will be the hostesses. MEETING OF HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The St. Marys Township Home Economics club met at the home of Mrs Ben Colter. Friday afternoon. After a short business meeting, games and a social time were enjoyed, after which the hostess, Mrs. Ben Colter, assisted by Mrs. William Johnson and Mrs. Wilson Gulick, served a three-course luncheon, carried out in Sb. Patricks colors. Three new members were added to the club. Miss Doris Shifferly, Mrs. Otis Shifferly and Mrs. Susie Koos. Others present were Mrs. Mary Teeple and daughter Katie, Fanny Nyfler, Orvilla Foor, Drusilla Suman. Laura Davis. Orah Steele, Nettie Syphers. Capitola Clark, Dessie Evans, Dess.ie Johnson, Mrs. Wilson Gulick. Mrs Ben Colter, and one visitor, Mrs. Frank Stanford. All enjoyed the aftei noon. MRS. RUSSEL OWENS ENTERTAINS CARPE DIEM Mrs. Russel Owens was hostess to the members of the Carpe Diem. Club Friday evening, at her home on West Madison street. Afterthe business ses sion. Bunco was played and prizes for high score were awarded to Mrs. Joe Hunter and Mrs. Alva Lawson. Miss Florence Biggs was a guest other that the club members. At the close of the evening, the hestess served a delicious two-course luncheon. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Krick. HONORED BY COLLEGE SORORITY Word was received here today that Miss Margaret Rose, daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. Arthur Rose, of Fart Wayne and a niece ..of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reid of Decatur, has been elected president of the Delta Gamma sorority at Indiana University for 1928-29. Miss Rose, who is well known in this citv, also was elected as a delegate from the Indiana chapter to the National Convention of Delta Gamma, to be held this summer at San Diego, Cal. o

CROWD EXPECTED AT MASS MEETING (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) nave agreed to back the (lid Home Week, and it is thought that sufficient mouey eau be raised to make the week a big success. At the meeting Wednesday night, no one will be asked to subscribe any money io the fund. The chief factor of the meeting will he to determine whether everyone’ will assist in making the week a big one. / A special invitation is being extended to the younger men cf the city to attend the Wednesday night meeting. A committee will work al! day Wednesday reminding everyone that they are invited to the meeting. Not only a representative of a firm is invited, but every employee Is urged to attend the meeting. It is the desire of the committee to have every citizen present. o — Arms Parley Will Not Be Called Before End Os 1928 Geneva, Mar. 21.—(U.R)—The preparatory disarmament conference of the League of Nations, today rejected the suggestion of Count Johann von Bernstorff, chief Genman delegate, that a full disarmament conferenve be called before the end of 1928. The commission, in rejecting the Von Bernstorff motion, insisted that preparatory work had not advanced sufficiently for such a conference as the time designated by the German delegate. • Previously the proposal had been bitterly opposed. Lord Cimhendun of the British delegation attacked the Von Bernstorff motion yesterday along with the motion of Maxim Litvinoff, chief of the LUmsiaii delegation, for complete disarmament. Q. Bus Fare Increased Indianapolis, March 24 —(U.R) — !•> creasq* from 5 to 7 cents in the bus fare of the Jahns Bus Company, of Michigan city, has been approved by the Public Service Couriuisslou.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1928.

DISTRICT LATIN CONTEST HELD Decatur High School Represented In Contest Held At Muncie Today Ten Decatur high school Latin pupils who were successful In the local Latin contest, motored to Muncie today to take part in the district meet. An examination to determine the participants in the district contest was held several weeks ago, under the direction of Miss Michaud and Mrs. Kain Latin instructors. Decatur was the only Adams county school to enter the contest. The following pupils were winners here and went to Muncie today : Beginning Latin, Mim Michaud Harold Melchi, Edwin Reinking. Gretchen Winans, Dorothy Young. Latin 1-A Mrs. Kain Isabel Odle. Martha Mosure. Caesar, Miss Michaud Pauline Shoe, Bernice DeVoss, Clara Mumma, Kathryn Archbold. The contestants left Decatur at 6 o’clock this morning on the bus. The contest was to take place at 9:30 o’clock in the Muncie Central high school. While the contest in in progress, the Latin teachers will have an institute at the Ball Teachers’ College The following program has been arranged : Address —fir. Ralph Noyer, Dean of Balls Teachers' College. Business Meeting—Discussion of Latin, the Contest A Summer at the American Academy in Rome, —Miss Margaret Newby. Program for Latin Clubs. Miss Helen Hopkins After the contest, luncheon will be served in the Hotel Roberts. A theatre party will probably be enjoyed in the afternoon. The pupils will return at about 6 o’clock P. M. — o Personal? Th' Licklider twins wuz in town t’day an’ they're as much alike as th' two ole political parties. Mrs. Pogue Swallow writes from Miammy Beach that she hooked a frail, well-t’-do widower weighin’ nearly a hundred an* twenty-two pounds, Monday, an' hopes t’ have him mounted later on. —Abe Martin. Indianapolis News. Walter H. Gilliomf of Berne, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for surveyor, was calling on the voters here today. Grover Baumgartner, of Berne, was attending to business hero this morning. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Macy and daughter Martha of Galion, Ohio arrived last evening for a visit with relatives Mr. Macy wil go to Indianapolis and Louisviie on business, returning over next week-end. A number from here will go to Fort Wayne, Monday evening, to attend the formal opening of the npw Journal-Ga zette plant. The -condition of Wilson Beery who has been seriously ill all week was reported about the same this afternoon. He has been suffering from appendicities with complications. Mr. Beery is a rural mail carrier and one of the best known men of the city.

AIRPLANE WHEEL WASHED ASHORE Mobile. Ala., March 24. (U.RA--Efforts were made today to trace OA net-ship of au airplane wheel and tire which was brought into Mobile by a fishing smack captain. The wheel and tire has been washed .on the beach near Horu s Island and it was thought possible they might have belonged to the airplane in which Paul Redfern attempted a flight from the United States to Brazil. The spokes on the wheel had fallen apart and the rim and casing were badly beaten by salt water. The numbers on the aiwplane tire were distinguishable and Paul Varner, chairman of the Redfern flight committee, was asked to look at them. “I am unwilling to say offhand what size the tires on Redfern’s plane were," Varner said after examining the find- "I am mighty glad to get this informatjon.i however, and i'll check them when 1 return to Brunswick tomorrow'." Redfern started from Brunswick, Ga., on a non-stop flight to Brazil last August. He was last seen over the Caribbean sea. . o Fall’s Deposition To Be Taken On March 29 Washington, March 24—(INS)—A commission for lhe taking of the deposits n of Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, for use in the trial of Harry F. Sinclair here April 4. was issued today by Justice Bailey in district supreme court. The application was made by attorneys for Sinclair, Jointly indicted with Fall for conspiracy in the Teapot Dome case, Fall was granted an indefinite postponement in trial of his own case, because of serious illness. The deposition will be taken Marell 29, at Fall's Uoiue iu ElPaso.

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First Evangelical Church Ralph W. Loose. Minister Sunday School, 9:15, with orchestra overture preceding. Eugene Runyon, The morning worship at 1:15 for the entire church and school. Prof. Gerber will be with us for the entire day and load the singing, giving special solos.* The revival meetings will continue during the week. They are growing in interest and real helpfulness and we urge every member of the church ba avail themselves of these lenten services. It is hard to conceive of a normal church member not wanting the uplift these days of a series of spiritual services. If any church member lias lost the joy of the Lord out o ft heir hearts, or does not have a satisfying Christian experience, then surely that member should eagerly respond to the opportunity of these meetings to build up that which is lacking in their spiritual equipment. Are any of our members spiritually dead and don't care? Then the church cares and invites such to come, we will help you back to God. It is easy to drift away from God those days; but it is serious, suddenly your life here may be over, What then? We appreciate the large numbed- of tl,e membership which are hot only attending the services but who are putting ther best selves into the work of God and lhe church. The testimony of these is that the meetings are doing them much good. There will be no meeting on Monday evening, but on every other evening of the week, including Saturday. There will be a meeting this Saturday evening. Prof. Gerber will bo with us during the course of these meetings. The leadership of the singing and the other help that he is giving to the services is a gieat help and highly appreciated by all. He will preach at the service this evenirg and the folks are asked to bring their Bibles with them. The afternoon meetings at 2 o’clock have been of very great help and will be continued Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of next week. On Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid will meet. The Young Peoples meeting Sunday evening at 6:15. leader, Melvena Smitley. Let us remember there are only five more weeks in this conference year. We are grateful for the response to the finances. Let every member keep in mind their part. oBaptist BuHetin O. E. Miller. Pastor. The usual services will be held tomorrow with the addition of a special service by the B. Y. P. U. at six o'clock when the young people will entertain the young folks of the Christian church. In this service a sfereoptican lecture, “Livingstone and Africa” will be used. The church school will meet at 9:30, Mr. Bell will lead the school. There are closes for all who come and a tine interest prevails. Morning worship at 10:80, subject of .message, “The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven.” In the evening hour at seven, the subject will Ire. “Traffic Signals." Are you violating them or are you heeding them? Come and hear. Prayer service and business meeting Wednesday evening. 7:30.

o Zion Lutheran Church Paul W, Schultz, Pastor ■German Services 9:30 A. M. English services 10:30 A. M. Sunday school 9:30 A. M. Last Wednesday evening Isnten service at 7:30 this coming Wednesday. Christian Church Harry W. Thompson, Pastor Dr. Burt Mangold, Bible School Supt. Bible School opens at 9:39 A. M. Comutunicji and sermon at 10:30 A. M. The members of the Christian Endeavor Society will go in a body to the Baptist church and hold a joint meeting with the young people of that church at 6:15 I*. M. • Evening service at 7 P. M. The subject of the morning sermon will be: "God's Datniniou". The subject, of the evening sermon will be: "The Divine Laborer”. Jesus said: Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes Therefore say I unto you, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will bling him to power. And when the chief priests and phar isees had hear l .! His palable they preceived that he spake of them. But when they sought. t,o lay hands on Him they feared the multitude, because they took Him for a prophet. o St. Marys Church First Mass. 7:00 Childreins Mass 8:30 Higli Mass 9:45 » Prayer Hour and Benediction 2:20 Lenten services. Tuesday eve, 7:30 Lenten service, Friday eve, <:3O.

Zion Reformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Streets A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor To-morrow is the day to which this' congregation has been looking forward with much anticipation. The fond hopes and wishes of the members have been realized. May the beautiful struc-| ture become a boon and means of i blessing to many. May the members’ of the church turn out in full force tomorrow t oparticipate In the special arranged "Praise and Thanksgiving Service” tp say. “Thank You" to God. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Friends of the church and strangers are welcome. ■Morning service begins at 10:30 o'clock with a sermon on the subject, “To God Alone The Praise". Special music and mortgage buriniug in connection with this service. Evening services at 7 o'clock, which j will be a musical service and a pointed i message by the pastor on the subject,' “Put On Thy Strength, O ZZion". Other important services are Sunday school at 9:15 in charge of Supt. M. F. Worthman. Junior and Senior C. E. socities meet at 6:15 These young folks are the hope of the church. Be loyal. The junior choir wil rehearse at 7 o’clock tonight and the senior choir at 8 o’clock. o Unitid Brethren Church Cecij R. Smith, Minister. Bible School at 9:15 a. m. O. P. Mills, superintendent. The last two Sundays our attendance has been a little low. Let us rally tomorrow and help make the average for the month up to the standard. Bring your friends. Morning worship at 10:30 a. m. Sermon by the pastor. Subject—“ Confessions .of a Failure.” A helpful discussion for the lenten season and , preparatory for Eastfer. Christian Endeavor at 6 p. in. Seniors, Juniors and Jewels. Evening worship service at 7:00 o’clock. We are glad for the splendid response in attendance at our evening services. We appreciate the good words that are coming to us. We want to make these evening services a service that will help you spiritually and fit you for the week ahead. You and your friends are welcome. If the pastor or church can be of any service to you or your friends, we shall deem it a privilege to servo you. Presbyterian Harry H. Ferntheil, Pastor The church that serves the community has a right to live. If we fail to ■serve we have no right to live. As a spiritual dynamo the Presbyterian church strives to inculcate a spirit of good will among men. You who strive to attain that attitude wil find a haven in the church. You are invited to join witli us in broadcasting the message of Jesus in the brotherhood of man. The Juniors will meet in the Sunday school rooms at 9:00. Mrs. Lower and Mrs. Horton are the leaders who present the message in a most attractive way. Sunday school at 9:30 Mr. Fred I Smith wil act, as superintendent. Re-1 member this is the Last Sunday in our fiscal year and we will elect officers | for the commiug year. “Whom shall I send and who will go for us. Here am ’ I send me." Mbrning worship at 10:30. Children’s story "Feldkirch." Worship sermon “Christ Our Savior" Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Tliis will be an important meeting as the new oficers elect will be installed by the pastor. The evening hour of praise will bo held at 7:30 o’clock. Please notice the change in the hour of meeting. The vested choir of the Christ Evangelical church of Fort Wayne will present the cantata entitled “The Joyous Message” Mrs. A. M. Sellemeyer the organist is a former Decatur girl.-An evening of sacred music which will be the s oul is iu store for ail. Everybody is invited to come. o — Alleged Head Os Large Forging Syndicate Held St. Louis, Mo., Mar. 24. —(INS) -laniis Slater, alias Dr. W. A. Miller, charged witli being the head of a nationwide bond forging syndicate, was being held ligre today pending agreement of authorities on plans for prosecut ion. Slater, whose band is accused of manufacturing and selling spurious bonds to the amount of $1,250,990, is already under indictment for fraud in Detroit and Louisville, ami is wanted l»y authorities in Grand Rapids. Midi., Dayton, O, and several other cities where his organization is said to have unloaded forged securities. Band Os Gypsies Rob Filling Station Attendant Y'lnceuucs. Ind. Mar. 24.—<U,R) —B G. Hess, filling station attendant, dis- j covered he was short $20.40 after a I

I band of gypsies hud patronized the : station. As one of the bund handed I Hess $5 in payment for some gasoline, the others gathered about him lin a "bless money'! ceremony. After

REAL ESTATE BARGAIN Anyone interested should not overlook the sale of tne Kitson property on Monday, March 26th, 1928. This dwelling and the four lota are well worth the appraisement, but will likely sell for considerably less. The pioperty will be offered for sale to the highest bidder on terms heretofore published. James T. Merryman, Court Commissioner. THE ADAMS Theatre SUNDAY and MONDAY MATINEE SUNDAY at 2 P. M. DANE tonight GEORGE K.ARTHUR ? dfsp l ba :: .AftyMINE E Also— Al Cooke and Kit Guard in They shook the country with long, loud .. SHE TRO iipf<. laughs in ’ROOKIES.’ They’ll raise a real mirthquake now with this comedy TO CONQUER” riot! Two college boys—but what they 10c —2sc knew about babies was nobody's business. IT’S A HOWL! Tues- & Wed. ■ Fred Thomson in ALSO—“PLAYIN’ HOOKEY” "JESSE JAMES’ an OUR GANG Comedy. 15c 35c \ jMj! \I a Mayer mctork ,7 THE CORT SUNI) A Y and MONI) A Y MATINEE SUNDAY 2 I’. M. Bupjßyil Scrup-a-dub-dub! Two men in a tub! Ladies grab club! Men go blub-blub! You'll scream mid screech when these two shy thrill-set kers walk right into the hottest time of their lives! Adorable Dorothy and Handsome .lack take yon right into a whirlpool of pci'ctl pulsating love problems that has more f laughs than you've had in a month of Saturday nights! • “HALF PINT HERO,” Comedy 1r „ OK « NEWS REEL IOC? OOC TONIGHT—TED WELLS, the hard riding Western Star in “THUNDER RIDEKS ” “FELIX, THE CAT.” NEW S. 10c, 2m. ! 1 !

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