Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 114, Decatur, Adams County, 12 May 1928 — Page 5

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CLUB CALENDER , Saturday ■ Evangelical Young People s Bake Brock store, 8.00 A.M. ■Cafeteria Supper, Reformed church. H7 I’. Monday I |> t. T. Call meeting Miss Naomi Tuesday I c. L. of C. Guest Night 6:30 I’. M. Wednesday I Tri Kappa Sorority, Mrs. J. G. Nep Rune. 8:00 pm. Thursday ■ Christian Ladies Aid. Mrs. Joo friend 2:30 I’. M. R. S. LATIN CLASS Rnjoys contest party I The D. H. s. Latin class gave a deRightful party last night at seven o'in the gymnasium, at the end of Latin vocabulary contest which has Rjeen in prugrass both semesters. Each Rnentber of the class brought a guest. ® i he hosts and hostesses were: James K) ur k, Paul Handler, Ruth Macklin, Rtarold Melehi, Martha Noll Ray OsKerman, Jesse Sutton, Dorothy Young ■Sherman Koos, Wayne Zerkel, RayRnond Baker. The guests were: Harry ■ Bailey. Russel Jaberg, James Engeler, ■Mary Madeline Coverdale, Richard ■Steele Margaret Kitson, Harold StrickH ler, Dora Shosenberg, Dorothy Haley Hand Mr. Krick. I The Ladies Aid Society of the Chris- ■ tian Church will meet Thursday after f noon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. oe ■cloud. . 4. ■ MOTHERS DAY PROGRAM I BY 8080 S. S. CLASS The Willing Workers Class of the ■ Bobo United Brethren Sunday school ■ held a Mother's Day program last I Wednesday May 9, at the Bobtj U. B. ■ Church. A splendid program was ren- ■ doted by the Bobo M. E. church, Cal- ■ vary Evangelical church and Bobo U. ■ B. Church. The Evangelical orchestra ■ of Decatur was present, and also the ■ Cafero Saxaphone Quartet, both of whic h renderd some excellent music. A large crowd attended the program. Following the entertainment, the entire assemblage repaired to the schoolhouse, where a basket dinner was served and greatly enjoyed. There will be a called meeting, Monday evening, of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority at the home of Miss Naomi Durkin. The meeting will start at 7:30 o’clock prompt. REPORTS GIVEN OF W. M. S. CONFERENCE Sixteen members were present. Firday afternoon, at the meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist churclM which was held at the home of Mrs. Freeland at her apartment in the Mui ray hotel. Mrs. Buhler, president of the society had charge of the Devotionals, with which the meeting opened. Mrs. Dan Beery and Miss Catherine Martin were guests other than the members Mrs. (J. E. Miller read a very interesting report of the East Central W. M. S. Conference which convened at Peru on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. At the close of the business session, the ladies devoted their time to making White Cross bandages for a settlement house. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Dan Beery, served very delicious refreshments. Mrs. J. G. Neptune will entertain the Tri Kappa Sorority next Wednes- | 'lay evening, at eight o’clock, at her home on North Fifth SL MISS MARCELLA KERN HONORED WITH PARTY Complimentary to Miss Marcella Kern, bride-elect, Mesdamcs Leigh Bowen, .. W. Rice, and Chalmer Porter entertained with a six o'clock Dinner Bridge, of pretty appointments, Friday evening. The Chalmer Porter home on Mercer avenue, with its decorations of lavender and white lilacs and/ pink snapdragons, furnished a lovely setting for Iho patty. At six "'clock, a delicious (linnet was served in three courses, the color scheme of lavendar, pink and gtcen being carried out in the last dinner course and Ihe table decorations. Seven were seatpd at the bride’s table, which was 'entered by piuk snapdragons, with a silver candle holder and white taper at cither cud. Miss Kern’s ,place was marked by a. huge tulle bow of white 'l'ally place eaids of bridal bouquet deafen marked covers for iho other guests, at six small table, which were entered by small bud vase containing lavcndar lilacs. The dainty nut baskets "ere carried out In shmlos <-ot responding with Hu- appointments of the evening. Following the dinner Miss Kern was to pull a ribbon which extended from a hugli white wedding hell above her head. Hhe compliance "ith the request, caused a shower of confetti to fall defer tier bead. Four games of Bridge were then played. Mis, Wm. Lenhart and Mrs. Arnold

Gerberding winning the prizes, which they in turn presented to Miss Kern. The hostesse also Des to wet: a lovely gift upon their honor guest. Miss Mary Callow, of Fort Wayne, was an out-of-town guest, 0 H. 0. DAVIS FOUND SHOT TO DEATH; PISTOL IN HAND (CONTINUED FKOM CAGE ONE) right temple. Carried Mail Many Years Mr. Davis was well-known throughout the southern part of the county. He spent his early life in Blue Creek township and later he went to Geneva where he lived for some time. The Davis family moved to Pleasant Mills about 25 years ago and Mr. Davis began his long service as a mail carrier. When Adams county was rerouted a few years ago am! the Pleasant Mills rural route was discontinued, Mr. Davis was appointed as a temporary mail carrier on a rout out of this city. He never received the permanent appointment and was lelieved about a year ago. Friends of the Davis family say that Mr. Davis had worried lately because of his severed relations witli the Post Office department and it is thought that he became demented. Mr. Davis was a member of the Decatur Masonic lodge and of the Willshiio Ohio, Knights of Pythias lodge. He was active in town affairs of Pleasant Mills and, only recently, his friends and neighbors had given a surptise party for the Davis family to bid them farewell, after they had announced their intentions of moving to Warsaw. Surviving, besides the widow are seven children, Pearl Davis, a salesman of the Chevrolet Company oF De--catui; William, at home; Richard of Fort Wayne; Midge, a student at Fort Wayne, Mrs. Dale Cowan, of Willshire Ohio; Mrs. Madge Masters, of Wabash Indiana; and Mis. Dora Shaffer, of Muncie. Funeral arrangements have not been made. The body was taken to the home of a neighbor, J. H. Steele, because the Davis family had packed all their furniture, contemplating moving early next week. 0 —_ Stolen Car Abandoned In Jefferson Township An almost new Chevrolet landau sedan was abandoned Wednesday night, near Ketchum Station, in Jefferson township. The car, which is believed to have been stolen, is being held by Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth. Mrs. May Ketchum told Sheriff Hollingsworth that she heard a suspicious noise near her home about 3 o’clock Wednesday morning and her son arose and fired several shots into the air. Shortly thereafter, she said, a large automobile came along and picked up one man and hurried away. The abandoned Chevrolet was found later that morning. o Evangelical Young People Plan Mother’s Day Program The fqClowing Mother’s Day program will be presented at the First Evangelical church, at 7:30 o'clock Sunday cvehing, by the young people of-the church’ ’ Opening, selection by the orchestra Reading, Elva Anspaugh Vocal solo, Melvina Smit ley Saxaphone duet, Violet Squires and Arline Becker Collection. Vocal trio, Melvina Smitley, Mary Engle and Cail Buffenbarger Play, "A Gift for Mother,” by the fo’lowing cast: Howard Arnold Walters. Cleora Baker Mrs. Walters, Golda Johnston Mrs. Brown, Wilhelmina Sebnitz Dorothy, Ruth Hammond Jack. Sherman Koos Ko i-Chan, Dorothy Johnston Spirit of Remembrance, Geraldine Andrews i’ages, Russell Andrews and Lawrence Anspaugh Tom, Carl Buffenbarger. — o Planes Enroute To Get Bremen Reach Portland Fort laud. Me., May 12—<U R)~Two army biplanes, firing from Mitchel Field, L. 1., to Greenly Island to get the trans-Atlantic monoplane Bremen arrived here shortly after noon today. The first plane, landed in lortland Harbor al 12:116 I'm - <KDT) and the second one came down two minutes later ’•he planes, piloted by Cnpu’in Ira C. 1 a l .er. U.S.A . ind LI. Mu,r Fairchild. respectivelj, taxied over to the Portland Yacht Club float. , The fliers i--?U’ tied to take on 25(1 gallons of gasiiin-e here before contluuiig on to I'l-tuu, N. S, enroute to Greenly Islam’.

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MICHIGAN CITY SCENE OF RAIDS Michigan City, Ind., May 12.--(U,R) —Decending unheralded on Michigan City und vicinity 65 prohibition agents led by the Chicago head E C. Yellowley, today raided 21 alleged liquor places, arrested approximately 100 persons and confiscated 100 gallons of liquor. The agents were busy throughout the city and it was impossible to determine how many additional warrants they were ready to serve. It was the greatest liquor clean-up ever attempted in Michigan City. The raids today followed more than a month's actidty of federal agents here. The agents said they had made "buys” from alleged bootleggers during the period. The officers believed that the wholesale raiding had put a definite “crimp” in tile Michigan Cjty liquor traffic. Names of those arrested were not given out, pending their arraignment in South Bend, where the officers were taking all those arrested. o Personals Mr. and Mis. Jim A. Hendricks were callers in Decatur this morning.. Mr and Mrs. Tom Peterson, of Peoiia, 111., Mi. and Mrs. Dick Peterson and children of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France, of Gary, arrived this morning for a -week-end visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dore H. Erwin motored to Pontiac, Michigan, this morning for a day or two visit with Mi. and Mrs Beit Owen. Paul Schulte, of Chicago is here looking after his real estate, oil and Country Club interests. J. Frank Mann, of Muncie, writes for some addresses mid expects to get busy at boosting for the Old Home Week. Send in the names of those you wish invited to Old Home Week. The more interest manifested by the citizens of Adams county, the better the event will be. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lehman received word fiom their daughter, Mrs. Vernon Ramseycr at Oskaloosa. la., on Tuesday, that they have been quarantined for scarlet fevei since a week ago today. Their little daughter Jac- . queline is ill with a seige of it, and their home is to be quarantined for 28 days., —Adams County Witness. Mrs. Aaron Augshurger, of Berne, and a former resident hare fell down the stairway the home of her brother. William Wulliman, breaking both bones cf her left leg. Miss Freida Sprunger, a missionary in China for seven years arrived in Berne today for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mis. I). C. Sprunger. A special home coining service in her honor will be given at the Mennonite chut ch tomorrow morning. Mr. and Mis. C. E. Bell motored to Berne, Friday evening, and attended the conceit given by the Westminster Choir, of Dayton. Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. E. G. ('. verdalc were guests Friday evening of Dr. and Mrs. 11. O. Jones, of Berne, and attended the concert at the Mennonite church. Mr. and Mis. Dan Tyndall and and Mrs. John Tyndall motored to Berne Friday evening and attended the Westminster Choir concert. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Farr motored to Marion last evening, expecting to go from there to Indianapolis, today, for an ovei Sunday visit. Mr. and Mrs. James Elbcrson motored to Bernie, Friday evening, and attended the concert of the Westminster Choir, of Dayton, Ohio which was held at the Mennonite church in that city. Miss Veronica Anker, teacher in th?, schools at Plymouth, is visiting over tile week-end at her home in this cjty. 1 don't know how Californy climate affects folks in geneial, but murderers who chop little children up live longer oirt" there than they do in any other locality in America. Kiss an’ make up hump! Kiss an’ wash up sounds mon lite it. —Abe Mai tin. indiauapolis News Mr. and Mis. Charles Colter will go to Chicago tomoirow, where they will spend Mothci’s Day witli their son, Robert Colter and wife cf Rogers Park. y Coolidge Approves Plan For Lindbergh Gold Medal Washington, May 12 —(U.R) — President Coolidge signed the joint icsoluticn providing for $1,50u for tins coinage of-a gold medal for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. 0 — - - Mayor Slack Vetoes Daylight Saving Ordinance Indianapolis, May 12 (U.R) Day light savings time will not go in effect here tomerrow as a result of Mayor L. Slack’s veto of a city council ordinance providing tor a change in lime. Mayor Slack's decision on the ordinance iiutoimilicully placed It in the discard until May 21, date cf the next regular meeting of the council, when a motion to pass over veto may be introduced. Tile mayor held that a change in time “would cause much confusion" and it would be virtually '‘impossible to enforce the ordinance.”

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Zion Reformed Church Corner Third and Jackson Streets A. R. Fledderjohnnn, Pastor Tomorrow is Mother's Day. All Sunday school scholars are asked to bring their mothers with them. During the opening period which begins at 9:15 o'clock, Mr. French Quinn will give an appropriate mother's day address. Morning worship at 10:30 o'clock. Sermon subject, "Never Forsaken.” The installation of the newly-elected oficers will take place in connection with the morning service. The following men were elected at last Sunday's. business meeting: elder, J. Fred Fruchte; deacons, Ralph Yager and Dallas Goldner; trustee, Ben Shroyer; benevolent treasurer, Charles Brodbeck. It is our duty to cooperate with these men in our new church year’s program. Junior and senior C. E. societies meet at 6:45. Topic, "Home Life, a Test of My Christianity.” Mother’s Day program at 7:30 o’clock. The following program will be rendered: Prelude Saxophone Quartet Selection Address. ‘‘Honoring Mother” Milton Hoffmann "Mother's Day Scripture Reading” Mary Cowan "Mother's Day Prayer" Paul Hendrick Exercises and Readings: "This Sabbath". Margie Miller "Broadcastling” Virginia Flederjohann "It’s Mother” Louise Kiess and Primary Children "Rosebuds for Mother” Kathryn Shroyer and Virginia Flederjohann "My Mother” .Billy Schafer "Mother's Face" Bobby Worthmann "Mother” . .... Dickie Schafer "Mother's Thoughts at Night".. Leia Palmer "Mother Takes a Backward Look" Virginia Miller Set monette —"Mothers” A Reading with Song Selections, "The Songs That Mother Sang” Mrs. B. Shroyer and Mrs. I). Goldncr Saxophone Quartet Selection Closing. A cordial invitation is extended to the above services. o— Baptist Bulletin The Bible School meets at 9:30, with classes for all. Morning worship at 10:30, subject of message, “The King in ins home town.” B. Y. P. V. at 6:30, Gretchen Winans, leader. In the evening hour at 7:30 a group of girls wi’.l present. “A Tribute to Mother.” This is a beautiful tribute to our Mothers and worthy of being seen and heard by a large audience. After their presentation a short message will l>e given. The subject will be, “The Best Mother in the World." Prayer and Praise meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. A cordial welcome to all who come. O. E. Miller, Pastor. o United Brethren Church Cecil it. Smith, Minister Bible School at 9:15 a. m. (>. P. Mills, supt. Tomorrow is Mother's Day and the most, fitting way that yon can observe the day is first of all to spend a part of the day in the worship service of the church. In fact the first observance of the day was brought, about in the church and Sunday school services. Let us not, depart from that first anil good plan. A splendid program has been arranged for the services tomorrow iporning beginning at 10:30 o’clock as follows: Devotionals Chorus, "Hing Out Sweet Bells of Memory,” Choir Selected Readings Lois Sovine, Clarice Gilbert 'and Georgia Fotighty Solo, "Has Mother's Prayer Been Answered?” Mrs. Merryman. Hymn, “Silently, The Shades of Evening,” Choir Solo, “Motther Waljtsi Believing”— Mrs. Hebbie. Sermon, "Some Mothers" —Rev. C. R. Smith. Decision for Christ and Church Selection, "God Bless The Mother’s Day." Choir Benediction. Dcxology. At. the morning service opportunity will be given to those who may desire to unite with the church. The Christian Endeavor in (he evening at. (i::!(). Evening worship services at 7:30. At the evening service there, will he given by those who attended the. W.M.A. convention at Ft. Wayne this past, week, some echoes of the convention. We urge your attendance at all of our services. We. want our church to be of service to you. First Evangelical Church M. W. Sundcrnian, Minister The Bible School convenes at 9:15 wilili an orchestra overture preceding. The worship service at At this service Rev. Loose, Iho retiring minister, will bring a farewell message. Every member and all friends are cordially Invited to Uris service. The E. L. C. E. meets at 6:30 with Miss Marcia Martin as leader. Topic: "Home Life: A Test, of My Christianity." At Iho 7:30 regular worship hour, the young people will have

charge, the service being in honor of mothers. They will present ti play entitled, “A Gift, for Mother." Everyoftc is cordially invited to this service. Flowers and plants brought to tho church for the day will he highly appreciated. Rev. Loose desires to take this opportunity of expressing his appreciation to the membership and the friends of the church and also to the splendid citizens of Decatur, for the man expressions of kindness ami goodwill that have been tendered him and Mrs. Loose during the five years of residence in the city. They have put five of the best years of their lives into service for the. First Evangelical Church ami the city of Decatur, and feel, while this service has been far from what we would liked it to have been, that it has been appreciated. They can never target the many kind friends of Decatur und wish continued and growing success for the Church and Decatur. They congratulate both the Church and the Cjty on seeming as successor the Rev. M. W. Sunderman, one of the leading ministers of the Indiana Conference, who has been holding some of its very best pulpits. Our sincerest good wishes shall attend him in his ministry, in Decatur. Rev. sunderman will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning, May 19. o Christian Church Dr. Burt. Mangold, Bible School Supt. Bible School opens at 10:30. Following the communion service a Mother’s Day program will be given by the Loyal Daughters class of the Bible school. You are cordially invited to attend these services. o St. Marys Catholic Church First Mass 7:00 Children’s Mass 8:30 High Mass 9:45 Members of the Knights of Columbus will attend the first mass in a bedy. Rev. J. A. Hession, acting pastor. ’ o The Methodist Episcopal Church The Sunday School of Deligious Instruction will meet promptly at 9:30 John E. Nelson .superintendent. The morning hour of worship will be given over to a Mother's Day Program with Hie pastor as the speaker. Mis. Walters Sunday School class will i have charge of the decorations and other matte: s pertaining to the program. Tile Mens chorus will furnish the music, in honor ot the womanhood cf the church. A wonderful program has been prepared. The program will start at 10:30 A. M. The Junior Chui eh will meet at the same tune as tile above service and in connection with this , there will be a care for the children who are younger and whose mothcis arc in the other service. Tins will be in charge of th? Cradle Rail Department of the Sunday School, Mis. Cecil Moser will have chat go. The Vesper fiour will be in charge l ot' the pastor and will be from five to six o'clock in Hie evening. The Epwortj: League meetings of tho High School School and Senior Leagues will be at 6:00 P. M.. and will be in charge of a committee from the High School League. This will consist ot the devotional-musical program and the fellowship hour. o_ Zion Evangelical Lutheran Paul W. Schultz, Pastor German services. 9:31t A.M. English services, 10:30 A.M. Snndny School, 9:30 A. M. o PRESBYTERIAN Harry H. Ferntheil, pastor Sunday May 13th has been set aside for a memorial to Mother. May we cherish the fond recollections of our fine associations with her who loved us ami cared far u.s in such away that she dtiected our young lives toward her Christ ami Saviour. Let us Honor her by trying to be the man or woman she expects us to be. Tile Juniors will meet al 9:00 in tile Sunday school rooms. Mi s. Hbi'tuu and Mrs. I.ower arc the leaders. Sunday school at 9:30 Mr. Wilson Lee will act as superintendent. The men will lead will: a full attendance, as there will he a real surprise in store for them Sunday. There is a class for everyone. Worship at 10:30 Children's Story “How Primrose went to the Parly." Wo:ship sermon "The Power of Mother Love." Christian Endeavor at t;::;o The loader has been announced, and a real program is in stole for all who attend. Evening Worship "The Way of Life" You ate invited to worship with us. — . o „ Thieves Break Into Pleasant Mills Garage Thieves Broke into the Glenn Maun gaiage in Pleasant Mills, last, nigiit ami carried away a few flash Ugh. battel les. lire palches and a few oil: er small arlicfes. Entrance was gained prying open the lock on the door. o —— W. A. Klopper returned this niorni::.; from a business trip to Pittsburgh, Pu.

Ok BUY MOTHER A PAIR OF OUR COMFORT SUPPERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY AND SHE WILL REmember your thoughtfulNESS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. CHARLIE VOGLE vVEDE Fits Feet. THE ADAMS Theatre SUNDAY AM) MONDAY MATINEE SUNDAY at 2 P. M. Willtom Hainez "TUT' AumfEi with JACK, HOLT, HOBART BOSWORTH and ALICE DAY LOVE makes the world go round —and so docs u punch in l!ic nose! HAINES meets both experiences - you'll shriek with laughter at his misadventures in this gorgeous comedy of the smart polo set! Also—“THE SMILE WINS,” an ‘OCR GANG’ Comedy. 10 and 25 cents TONIGHT—TIM McCOY in “RIDERS OF THE DARK” Also—“ Fleshy Devils.” A Ton of Fun. 10c 25c THE CORT SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY MATINEE SUNDAY. 2 P. M. JvidiSrd ■ ratthelmeii ADDED Comedy and News » , R"I M ffili pl V But fate put a gun in R his hand and dropped him into the fiercest fight of his life. You’ll know the answer after Richard Barthelmess has taken you through a living inferno of cowardice—hatred—despair into a heaven of unforgettable entertainment! TONIGHT—FRED HUMES in “THE ARIZONA I CYCLONE." Action. Romance, Thrills. | ALSO—The third episode of the new serial, “THE TRAIL Ol THE lIt.ER” 10c —25 c

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