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club calender Tuesday EIJT.S. Christian 8. 8., Melba Lee Craft 7:30 P- M. Civic Section, W. C. Library. 7:30 p M. W C. T. U. al>day meting, Reformed church. Minstrel Show, Monmouth H. S. Wednesday Shakespeare Club, Mrs. J. L. Kocher 2:30 P- M. I). T T. Alumni, Mrs. Jack Brunton 2:00 I’. M. Five Hundred Club, Mrs. Frank Barthel, 7:30 p. m. Historical Club, Mrs. Fred Hanchi er, Wednesday, 2:30 p. m. Thursday fnited Brethren C. E. Society Measuring Party. 7:30 P. M. Phoebe Bible Class, Reformed diurch 7:30 P. M. Minnehaha Club, Red Men Hall, as I ter Lodge. I'. H. Indies Aid, Mrs. Roy Mumma 2:30 P. M. Bridge Club, Miss Maud Anderson. 8:00 P. M. Progressive Workers class, U. B. Church, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Arnold, 7:30 p. m. C. E. S. Masonic Hall, 7:30 P.M. Monday Research Club, Mrs. Henry Heller, 2:30 P.M. KIRKLAND COACH MARRIED SUNDAY Win. B. Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bryan, of Kirkland township, and Miss Hope Byerly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Byerly, also of Kirkland township, were united in marriage Sunday morning, at Lima, Ohio. Win. Bryan is a graduate of Manchester College, and the athletic- coach at Kirkland high school the past year. His bride is a prominent young lady of Kirkland township and a sister of Mis. Paul Graham, of this city. Both young people are receiving the congratulations of their many friends. HISEY-MILLER WEDDING SOLEMNIZED Miss la?ona Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Miller, of Bryant, and Thurman A. Hisey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hisey, of Corydon, were united in marriage, Saturday, April 7. 1928 at New Corydon, the Rev. H. M. Habey officiating. S. S. CLASS AT 8080 MEETS The Willing Workers class of the United Brethren Sunday school of Bobo. met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hilton for the regular meeting. Marie Hilton. Bertha Heath, and Beulah Yerkey were the assisting hostesses. An interesting program was followed by a short buiiiuess session. At the close of the meeting, the hostesses served delicious refreshments. Those who responded to the roll call were: Mr. and Mrs. Milton Chronister and children, Dollie. Marjoiie and Kenneth; Mr. and Mrs. P. ('• Walters and daughter Bernice; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chronister; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geier and daughter Madeline; Mrs. Margaret Waltke and sou Johnnie George: Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hilton and daughter Mary Maxine; Mrs. Ida Chronister; Mrs. Susie Bowen and son Kermit; Hertha Heath, Boris Heath, Letha Walters, Mr. and 11 W. F. Hilton, and children, Marie his. Hazel, Lawrence nd Juanita; ami Marshall Hllpert. Guests other than , 1 membership were Mr. and Mrs. O' s Shifferly and Doris Elderd, Ermel Dale and Mildred Laura Sovint. The Minnehaha Club will meet Fri'iny evening following the Pocohontas '•"dge meeting, at the Red Man Hall. A p t-luck supper will be served and a good attendance is desired. Reppert, Sr., fa'her of Col. ' “'I Her pert. Jr., prominent Decatur auctioneer, celebrated his 88th birthday anniversary at his home in Vera ( 'uz. Monday. Mrs. Reppert will be ho years old on Anril 23. ADAMS COUNTY GIRL marges fort waynf man Miss Clara M. Heckman, daughter "> Mr and Mrs. Fred F. Heckman, of 1 ecatur route one. and Win. A. Hor'"■inn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. toi’maiw < i Fort Wayne route ten, , '*' 1 ' 1 ' united in marriage, Easter Sunby the Rev. (’. B Preuss. The - 1 .ding v.as solemnized at Friodhelm dn ‘l was v ithinned by L. Hermann ami Miss Della Heckman. McBRiDE-SPADE Wedding solemnized Miss Gladys Marie Spud.', daughter p dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Spade, of •'lerson, ,u;d WilJia.nl Kenneth MeBrnle ~f |),. ( | ( | U r. son of Mrs. Clara !,v Mcßride, were united in mar’mge Saturday, April 7, 1928, at De'■tur, |>y the Rev. Win. Hygema. Hirough error, the names of Mr. and •ns. Clyde Butler, of this city, were

omitted from the guest list of an Easter dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Butler, North Fifth street. »<, The Phoebe Bible class of the Zion Reformed church will meet In the church parlors Thursday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. Mrs. A. R. Fledderpohann wll be the hostess. Every member is reguested to bring a copy of her favorite recipe. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Grallker entertained at an Easter dinner, Sunday for John, Otto and Stella Wemhoff and Ann Sullivan, of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tilliod and daughter Peggy, of Greenville. Ohio, and Mrs. Mary Wemhoff, of this city. LEGION POST TO GIVE DANCE A public dance will be given Thursday night at the Masonic hall by members of Adams Post No. 43, of the American Legion. There will be dancing from 8 to 12 o'clock and all lovers of good music are cordially invited to attend the affair. Jack Farris' orchestra from Huntington will furnish the music. Invitations have been extended to young people in the neighboring towns and cities and a large attendance is anticipated. RESEARCH CLUB STUDIES NATURE WRITERS Mrs. Frank W. Downs was hostess to the members of the Research Club, Monday afternoon, at her home on North Third street. Mrs. O. E. Miller had charge of the program for the afternoon and read a most instructive and interesting piper on the subject ‘‘American Nature Writers.” Mrs. Miller discussed such foremost writers as John Burroughs. Thoreau, John Muir, and Luther Burbank, and also mentioned Gene Stratton Porter in connection with the topic. Several sub-topics were given Mrs. R. D. Myers read the poem “The Trailing Arbutus,” which was written by John Burroughs. Mrs. C. E. Bell read several quotations from John Muir’s "The California Mountain" Mrs. Looso told the “Story of the Shasta Daisy”, describing how' it was cultivated and beautified by Luther Burbank. Mrs. Beery read several quotations from Luther Burbank's works. At the close of the program, the hostess served delicious home-made candy The meeting next week will be held with Mrs. Henry Heller at Monmouth and Mrs. Heller will also have charge of the program. ENTERTAINS AT DINNER MONDAY Mr. and Mrs. Martin Miller entertained at dinner Monday, for Misses Lillian Worthman, Marie and Bernadine Colter, Madgeline Miller, Bobby Worthman, Harold Colter, Mrs. Mary Miller and dauhgter Marjorie and Mrs. Walter Deitsch and son Robert. SUNDAY DINNER GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Deitsch had as their Sunday dinner guests. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goslee and children June and Philip; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bechdolt and children Maiy and Roger; Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Deitsch and daughter Ruth Eileen; all of Detroit; Mrs. •Matilda Gribble, of Van Wort, Ohio; Mrs. R. W. Deitsch and son Ralph Deitsch, of Celina. Ohio. WOMANS CLUB ENJOYS VERY DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM The closing meeting of the present club year of the Decatur Federated \\ oman's Club was held Monday evening. at the Library Auditorium. The meeting was opened at 7:45 o’clock by Mrs. John Tyndall, chib president, ihe membership reading the Club During a short business session, announcement was made that a new department, organized for the study or Art, was to be added to the Club. The organization of the Art Department has already been held and the following officers elected: chairman. Mrs. John T. Myers; secretary, Miss Justine Hocker; treasurer, Mrs. Adrian Wemhoff. The new department will hold its membership quota at 25, but has not fully completed plans as yet. Mrs. Tyndall announced that, the District Federation meeting would be held in Muncie on Wednesday, April 18, and it was hoped that a good size delegation from the local Club might, attend. Tickets for the banquet may be ordered through Mrs. (>. L Vance anytime during the prescift week. The Club, as a body, will support a Musicale to be given April 17 by Meredith Stewart. of Dayton, Ohio, former Decatur boy. who is endeavoring to conudete i his education as a violinist by study abroad. The Club will not obigale itself in any way except to lend support. toward the program, nor will it share in the proceeds of same. T i Lets for this entertainment muy |y- purchased from any of the following' Decatur Daily Democrat, Mrs. W. 1-1. Smith. Mrs. Frank Downs, Mrs. <!. E. Bell, Mrs. Otto Kirsch. Muss Della Sellemeyer, Miss Neva Brandy-

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berry, Mrs. John Myers, and Miss Angie Firka. At the close of the business session, the meeting wus turned over to the Dramatic Department of the Club, who introduced as the entertainer for the evening,, Mrs. Elizabeth Ballard Long of Indianapolis. Mrs. Long proved to be a woman of much personal charm with a keen insight into the southern plantation life, and ti.J rare skill of Interpreting that life to her audience. Mrs. Long, with a blue taffeta costume of Cokxilal style, and pantalettes to match, presented a charming picture against her background of antique setting with it's spinning wheel, old mottoes, antique furniture and coverlets. Candles shed their soft light over all. The reader ia a southerner, born and I bred, and was raised by a negro mammy She has the southern dialect under perfect mastership, and varied her different darkey interpretations with a change of shawl or bonnett. Ono of the numbers, which found much favor with the audience, was the “colored girl's description of her own wedding,” which threw the listeners into a panic of laughter. | Mrs. Long fairly carried her audienqe to her dear old Southland and made them love and admire it as she herself does. She is rapidly becoming a general favorite in the state as a leader and interpreter. Everywhere she goes, she has re-appeared many times and it is sincerey hoped that Decatur may again have the pleasure of listening to her wonderful stories Wnd readings, for she furnished one of the most outstanding programs ever presented by the local Club. Assisting Mrs. Long with songs of the Southland, was Mrs. May Holthouse with Mrs. Carrie Hauhold at. the piano. Mrs. Holthouse sang “Dixie,’’ “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” “Negro Spiritual,” and “Mighty Likea Rose.” Mrs. Frank Downs and Mrs. James Arnold had charge of the stage decoration for the program. ATTENDS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Mr. and Mrs. Roy Runyon Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lammiman and son Bobby, of this city; Chas Lammiman, of Fort Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Crist, of Monroe, motored to Ossian, Sunday, and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Parkison. They were numbered among a group of thirty-two 1 guests, who assisted Mr. Parkison in I celebrating his birthday anniversary. SUNDAY DINNER GUESTS Mrs. Clara Meyers, West Madison : street, entertained at dinner Easter i Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meyers of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. I Bernard Meyers, Mrs. ary Fulenkamp ; and daughter Miss Rose of this city. o —— Personals W. E. Beavers returned Monday, to resume his duties at Utica New York, after a sojourn with his parents Dr. and Mrs. S. D. Beavers, in this city. Mrs. Alva Nichols, of this city, accompanied by her niece, Miss Mildred Miller of Fort Wayne, and by her grand-daughter, Virginia Meyers, of Van Wert Ohio, went to Akron Ohio, last Thusrday, where they visited over the week-end with Agnes Courtney and Mr. Leo Miller. They were joined in their visit - Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. ! Leo Miller, of Fort Wayne, and Mr. Alva Nichols, of this city. The party made the homeward trip by automo-

THE ADAMS Theatre | Tonight Only “SALLY IN OUR ALLEY” yp EE —with— c7n Shirley Mason. Richard Arlen and Alec B. Francis Three foster-fathers a Scotchman, a Jew and an gj Italian all for one little Irish lass. What humor this Jfi international ((uarlet does provide! And wind pathos! You'll laugh with them anti sigh with them In this poig- jNfi nant tide—“Stilly In Our Alley.” Also—Aesop’s Fables and Pathe News. S 10c 25c yp WEDNESDAY OnIy—“JAKE THE PLUMBER." A Comedy Scream I THE CORT | Tonight-Tomorrow S “FINDERS KEEPERS” £ fS Marv Roberts Rinehart story, featuring jjQ S LAU R A L A PLA NT E S RICH MAN POOR MAN, BEGGAR MAN, THIEF—PRIVATE. sergeant, major, chief—crazy about her—The whole regiment— K ffi! and she was willing! She was so thrilled that she tried to join Bjj tne army! When you see her as a buck private doing a hot Jf* double-time you'll laugh—and laugh—AND LAUGH! ! Br “OH. WHAT A MAN” Comedy. NEWS. 10c 25c Bp THURSDAY—"THE WIZARD,” a romance |jr of mystery, fun and thrills. tai) ~ an

bile. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Meyers and children, Virginia and Robert Earl, of Van Wert, Ohio are guests today at the Elva Nichols residence. Mercer Ave. Mr. and Mrs. P. Bryce Thomas had as their guests over the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Hill, of .Dayton Ohio, and Mrs. J. F. Cook, of Blanchester, Ohio. Mrs. Cook will remain as a guest In the Thomas home for several days. Miss Lee Anna Vance left this afternon on her return to Goucher college to resume her studies, after an over Easter visit at her home in this city. She was accompanied as far as Fort Wayne by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance Out o’ all th' hundreds o’ thousan's o' folks playin’ golf only a pitiable per cent o’ them ever' git t' be better’n fourth raters, an' it's th' same in all our callin's an' professions an’ businesses. Even when it conies t’ shovelin,' we’re woefully lackin’ in fancy shovelers. Ther's nothin’ as essential as good, cold-nosed bosses, whether it's p'litical party, a business concern, or a family o’ two. —Abo Martin, Indianapolis News. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teeple and daughters Patricia, Helen and Mildred; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mowery; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Braden; Mr. aiid Mrs. David Teeple and Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley went to Fort Wayne today where they attended the funeral of John Reardon of Toledo, Ohio. David Dilling of Preble was a business caller here today. Mi’s. Terry Wertz of Elkhart is vlsit'ng heje thia week. We have tickets for the Meredith Stewart concert to be given next Tuesday evening at the Decatur high school auditorium, 50 cents each. Tho program will be good and Mr. Stewart, a former Decatur boy, will play a number of violin selections. He is making a short tour prior to leaving for Paris where he will continue his studies. Get tickets for the Meredith Stewart concert at this office or from the committee. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meyers have returned to their home In Detroit, Mich-

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igan, having vlsiltod over Easter with Mrs. Clara Meyers and family In this city. Dr. Roy Archbold is driving a new Buick coupe. Card of Thanks We desire to take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends, th-! minister, and all who so kindly ministered to us during the Illness and (loath of our wife and mother. We alto express our appreciation lor the floral offerings. Frod Plot he and son Arthur. — — - II 1 I ! I I ' '■ To Rural Subscribers Since the rural telephone lines were torn down by the sleet storm a week ago, telephone communication with 'the rural districts is impossible and probably will be for several days yet. For this reason, the Daily Democrat is anxious that persons residing in the country mail their news items to this newspaper promptly. Please bear in mind that your friends are anxious to hear about your weddings, birthday parties, club and society meetings, accidents and other items of interest.

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