Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 129, Decatur, Adams County, 31 May 1928 — Page 5

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CLUB CALENDER Thursday Evangelical Ladles Aid, church parlors, 2:60 P. M. Corinthian class of Christian Sunday school, with Lucile and Ruth Engle 7; 30 pm. 500 Club—Mrs. L. H. Kleiuhcnz. Friday Methodist W. 11. M. 8. Mrs. Allen Mil lor. 2:30 P. M. I’ocohontas Initiation aud potluck supper 7:30 P. M. Saturday Ladies Aid Society Supper, U. B. Church Basement, 5-7 P. M. SOCIETY 8-Pa BILLY HERBER HAS birthday On the ccasston of his fifth birthday anniversary, Master Billy Herber entertained the sons of the Delta Theta Tau Alumni members, Tuesday after noon, at his home on North Third street. Games were played during the afternoon hours, and toward evening, the youngsters were invited to the dining room where they were seated at a large table, centered with a large white birthday cake, bearing five lighted candles. Each child received a small American flag for a favor. Those enjoying Hilly's party were: Billy Roop Dicky Lose, John Bernard Terveer. Bobby Briede, Paul Brunton, Jimmy Brennan, Bobby Kohne, Bobby Lan rent and Billy Herber. PSI IOTA XI PLEDGE PARTY Mrs. Jesse Rice and Mrs. Clifford Saylors were hostesses to lhe members of the Psi lota Xi Sorority, Tuesday evening at the Saylors home on North Fourth street. Pledge services were held for Misses Virginia Hite and Helen Schroll and for Mrs. C. C. Rayl. Following the pledging of the three new members, Bridge was played aad prizes for high score awarded to Mrs. Leo Kirsch and Miss Irene Zwick. Mrs. Sim Burk received the consolation. Lovely favors were also presented to the three new pledges. The hostesses served a dainty luncheon in patriotic appointments. The next meeting of the sorority will be held in two weeks witli Miss Neva Brandyberry. Auction Bridge Club meeting, which was to have been held tonight with Mrs. Frank Lose, has been postponed until Tuesday evening. Members are requested to,note the change in date. LEEANNA VANCE HAS PART IN GOUCHER PROGRAM Miss Lee Anna Vance, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance will participate in the graduation exercises to be held at Goucher College this week. Miss Vance, wfto is a Sophomore at Goucher, will be a member pf the Sophomore-Junior Daisy Chair., and has also been sleeted as one of ten girls who. will be seated in the balcony druing the festivities, and as they sing, drop rose petals on the activities below. Next week, Miss Vance will attend the graduation exercises at John Hopkin University, returning to her home about June 14. ENTERTAINS . DINNER GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Rice entertained at dinner. Decoration Day. at their home on North Fifth street, for Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith, Miss Catherine Mangold and Mrs. Jeff Bryson, the latter of Portland.

DECATUR YOUNG MAN Marries FRANKFORT GIRL Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Larson, "hose marriage was solemnized Friday noon at Frankfort, Indiana, have arrived in this city, following a short honey-moon visit in Chicago, and have established their residence at 'he Al Burdg home, on Mercer avcn,*e. The Frankfort Times lias the following account of the wedding: The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pletch, southwest of the city, was the scene of a lovely sprint wedding yesterday at high noon when their daughter, Mildred Evelyn, hecaiae the bride of Gustave A. Larson, of Decatur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl • Larson, of Gothenborg, Sweden Half a hundred guests heard the service reud hy the Rev. E. E. Moorman. Pastor of the First Christian church, liefore an improvised altar of ferns graced with baskets of Ophelia roses and sweetpeas carrying out the bridal colors, pink and orchid. An abundance of choice spring blossoms decorated the home and the stairway was entwined with greenery. "I he attendants were Miss Emma ’ letch, sister of the bride, Miss Marie Lefforge, Ralph Lucas and liar old While, ihe bridal party descending the stairs as the "Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin was played by Mrs. letch. Misses Fletch and Lefforge "ere lovely in pale green georgetc I rocks trimmed with ruffles and lace an d carried arm bouquets of Ophelia roses. Ihe bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attractive in

a gown of ashes of roses georgette fashioned with an overskirt of fringe tmd a long bodice heavily beaded. Her flowers were a shower bouquet of Columbia roses, heliotrope, snapdragons and baby breath. "Following the ceremony a two course luncheon, of unusually pleasing appointments, was served. The luncheon tables were prettily decorated with pink roses and orchid sweetpeas and the place cards and other accessories were in the bridal colors. A large wedding cake formed the centerpiece for the bride’s table. Ihe bride, who is a charming young lady, was graduated from the Frankfort high school in 1925, and for the past two years has been a bookkeeper for Fear-Campbell Company. She is a member of the Delta Gamma Delta Sorority*. “Mr. Larson, who is a native of Gothenherg, Sweden, is a member of the Dick Burdg-Larson Corp., witc headquarters at ’ Decatur, Indiana. The company manufacturers refrigerating plants. He is a popular young man with a wide acquaintance of friends. "Following an extended wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Larson will reside at Decatur, the "at home’’ announcement to be made later. "The bride traveled in a black silk coat trimmed in fur over a printed chiffon frock. "Miss Cleo Pruitt, of Columbus, 0.. was an out of town guest.”

HELEN EVERETT TO BE MARRIED Mr. George Everett and daughter Miss Geraldine will go to Indianapolis tomorrow, where they will attend the wedding tomorrow evening, of their daughter and sister. Miss Helen Everett, which will occurr in that city. The Women of Mooseheart Legion will meet at the Moose Home tonight at eight o'clock. Al] members are requested to be present. ELEANOR ROOP CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Eleanor Roop was delightfully surprised at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. when a group of her playmates gathered to assist her in celebrating her ninth birthday anniversary. The party was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Roop, one and one-half mile west of Decatur. Games were played during the afternoon and refreshments of ice-cream and cake served. Those attending were Rev. Blocker. Charles Barnhart. Ruth and Esther hunger, Pearl and Martha Fuhrman, Marguerite and Lloyd Kitson. Alice and Thomas Cook, Arthur Cook. Patsy Kitson, Mary Simian, Joan Kitson, Lois Fuhrman, Eleanor, Harley, Pauline ami Goldie Roop. ENTERTAIN GUESTS ON DECORATION DAY Mr. and Mrs. John W. Merriman had as their guests on Decoration Day, Wip. Wadsworth. Wm. Hartman, Mrs. June Merriman and Mary Christianson. all of Indianapolis; Bert Merriman. of Fort Waytie; Beatrice Merriman, of Berne; Harry Merringui, Leia Reffey, Mr. and Mrs. Art Cook and daughter Opal, and Mrs. Lloyd Ahr, all of this cify.

BERNE GIRL MARRIED ON DECORATION DAY Miss Laura Ann Lehman, youngest daughter of Mrs. Judith Lehman, of Beine. and Irvin Canen, young minister of Elkhart, were united in marriage on Decoration Day Wednesday. May 31), 192,5, at the home of the bride’s mother in Berne, the Rev. P. It. Schroeder officiating. The wedding was witnessed by a number of relatives and friends of the young couple. The bride was al tended by Miss Arveda Wullhuan aud the groom was attended by Mr. Floyd Bowman, of West Unity, Ohio. A sumptuous wedding diuuer followed the ceremony. Rev. and Mrs. Canen formed their acquaintance while they were students at the Fort Wayne Bible Training School. Rev. Canen was giadualed from I hat school in 1927. Following his graduation, lie occupied a pulpit in Montana for several months and is now pastor of the Antioch church southwest of this city. Aller June first, Rev. and Mrs. Canen will be at home in the church parsonage. TRI KAPPAS PLEDGE SEVEN GIRLS The Tri Kappa Sorority enjoyed a pot-hick dinner, Tuesday evening, at Hie home of Mrs. Bryce Thomas, on South Third street, ySeven girls, who were pledged to membership, are: Mrs. Marclie Myers, Misses Lillian Worthman, Mary Macy, -Kathryn Kauffman, Helen Haubold, Vivian Thomas and Geraldine Hower. Mrs. Marianne Saylors, formerly a member of the Tri Kappa chapter at Bluffton, affiliated with the local sorority and Misses Veronica Anker and Florine Midland became active members. Mrs. Harold Frazier. of Bluffton, aud Mist: Naomi Harkless, of Auburn, were visiting members.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, MAY 3T, 1928.

Plans were made during the evening for the annual Anniversary Dinner Banco of the Sorority which will be held on June 8 at the Decatur Country Club.

Miss Kathryn Nichols and Mr. Alfred Beavers attended a show at the EmBoyd theater in Fort Wayne, Wednesday. Miss ilairiet Myers and Mr. Robert Mills were Decoration Day visitors bi Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Heiman Myers were over Decoration Day guests of Mis. Nellie Oman and Mr. and Mrs. Byrl, Masterson in Bluffton. Carol Cole and Don Farr, of this city, accompanied by Miss Helen Thursdon, of Bluffton, motored to Indianapolis, Tuesday, where they were over Decoration Day guests of Miss Justine Hocker, who is attending the Indianapolis Teacher s College, ami attended the 500-mlle auto race. Mr, and Mrs. M. J. Wertzberger have returned home from Benton Harbor, Michigan, where they visited for a week with their sou, Wm. Wertzberger and family. Returning home, they were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Win. Wertzberger ami daughter Florence, who journeyed on to Marion for an over Decoration Day visit with relatives in this city. Miss Angie Flrks, Mr. Byford Macy and Mr. and Mis. James R. Blair motored to Indianapolis, Wednesday where they attended the 500-mile race. Mr. and Mrs. Fred King attended the Auto races at Winchester, Decoration Day. Joe Colchin and Waldo Eckrote at tended the auto races at Winchester, yesterday. Ernest Urick and Kenneth Hoffstetter attended the races at Winchester, Decoration Day. Jacob Schlagel of Columbus, Ohio, motored here yesterday for a short visit. Jake used to be quiet a character here. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Katnpe of South Bend motored here yesterday afternoon for a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. James Elbetson and house-guest, Miss Jessie King of Fort Wayne, motored to Russels Point and the Ohio Caverns over Decoration Day. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwards and daughter Patsy, of this city, aud Mr. and Mrs. David Hensley and son Bobby, of Fort Wayne, motored to Bronson, Michigan, where they visited Decoration Day, at the Bert Hunsicker residence. They were joined at Bronson, by Mr. and Mrs. Don Hunsicker. of Reading, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. B. 11. Furr, and Mr. and Mis. Forrest Elzey and daughter Charlotte motored to Winchester. Wednesday, where they attended the auto races. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Kern, Misses

SINCE SHE FOUND KONJOLA ALL HER NEURITIS IS GONE This Indiana Lady* Tells How New Medicine Completely Ended Her Suffering

JO HL* MISS NANNY MdGUIRE "Since taking Konjolu, 1 am free of every ache aud pain in my body, and my stomach is better than it has been for years," said Miss Nanny McGurle, 83 South Miami ptreot, Wabash, Ind. "My stomach was so bad 1 could only ent certain foods but I didn't get proper nourishment and so my whole system was rundown. A hot, bitter liquid would rise into my throat after every meal and I suffered miseries from gas bloating. Then I began suffering from neuritis and the ipains wore so bad J couldn't stand the weight of clothing. The pains that centered in my back almost drove me wild. "In thin cquditicin I began taking Konjola and the relief I received was surprising. Each day I could feel myself growing stronger und the dread,I'ul stomach pains and neuritis left my body. Now my stomach 1h in perfect condition ami I don’t have a single ache or pain in any part of my body. 1 will always iprais® Konjola and recommend it to others." Koukola is sold in Decatur at Smith Yager & Falk drug store and by,all the beat druggists throughout jthjs entire section.

Gladys Reffey and Alta Smith, und Messrs. Adrian Baker and Dallas Brown, attended the 500-mile auto race at Indianapolis, Decoration Day. Charles Hite and Clarence Beavers attended the 500-mile auto race at Indianapolis Decoration Day. Messrs. Heber Humbarger and Ralph Yager attended the automobile races at Indianapolis, Wednesday. tliegg Brandyberry, of this city, and Miss Pauline Manweiler. if Fort Wayne motored to Winchester, Wednesday, and attended the auto races. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. John Everett were Wednesday diner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gates at Wien Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Burdg and daughter Violet left Wednesday morning for Harrison, Ohio, where they will visit over Sunday with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fritzinger and daughters Faye and Mary Jane and Miss Ruth Sunian, spent Memorial Day at Prairie River lake, near Sturgis. Michigan. Miss Helen Gass returned, yester day, from Chicago, where she spent a few days on a buying trip for the Gass store. Miss Kathryn Dorwin and Mr. Albert Gehrig visited in Fort Wayne Memorial Day and attended a theater. o American Mine Operator Is Murdered In Mexico Mexico City, Muy 31—(U.R)—H. C. Smith of Denver, superintendent of the San Carlos mine, was murdered from ambush while motoring between the mine and Pachuca, a dispatch to the newspaper Universal said today. The assassin, the dispatch said, broke Smith's right wrist with his first bullet, and then, as the automobile halted, sent two shots into the American’s body. oDecatur Finn Gets Inquiry From Italy The Dick Burdg-Larson company, of this city, manufacturers of ice machines, today leceived an inquiry on a machine from Italy. Mr. Burdg stated that he was completing plans and specifications this afternoon to send to the Italian film. The local manufaetui ing plant has received orders for the Burdg-Larson machine in almost every state in this country and several in Canada. Today’s inquiry was the first from an European country. o Get the Habit—i raae at Home, It Pays

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Norway Sends Expedition To Search For Nobile Oslo, Norway, May 31—(U.R)—Norway today started its greatest efforts to learn the fate of Genera Umberto Nobile and his polar dirigible Italia. The official government lelief expedition started for Bergen where it will board the coalshlp Inlgerflre From Bergen the ship will proceed to Kings Bay and using that as a base, search through the great Arctic regions for the dirigible, now many hours unreported. Meanwhile Captain Riiser Larsen was ordered by the cabinet to fly to Tromsoe and to continue to Kings Bay by boat. At Spitzenbergen he will await arrival of two seaplanes. The various expeditions will combine at Kinks Bay in a careful air and land tour over the territory where Nobile might have landed. 0 Sheriff And Son Hold Gun Battle With Youths Lagrange, Ind., May 31 —(U.R)-Li.a-unir Thomas, 20. and Steve Estock, Cleveland, Ohio, today were p-'run cis here after a the mile chase, climaxed by u gun battle with Sheriff Clarence E. Minich aud son, Wu.wen. ihe youths, according to word receivid by the sheriil, drove away from Middlebury without paying fcr five gallons of gasoline for their *utomo’i.le. With his son the officer look up lite chase during which ths fugitives abandoned their car due to a flat tire, and commandeered another occupied by two men and two women

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from Tremont, Ohio. They ditched the second car and from behind it "shot it out" with the sheriff and his son, the sheriff said. No one was Injured. o— — — Speeder Fined $lO And Costs In City Court W. E. Rohrer, tobacco salesman of Michigan, arrested in Decatur Tuea day following a wild automobile ride through the main business section of this city which ended In a wreck north of Decatur, entered a plea ot guilty to a charge of speeding in Mayor's court Tuesday night. Rohrer was fined. $1 ami costs amounting to sll, which ho paid and was released. — 1 — o— —■ ■ — Aviator And His Two Passengers Meet Death Detroit, Mich., May 31.— (INS)—An airplane pilot aud his two passengers were added to the list of holiday victims when their plane nose dived from an altitude of 1,000 feet and crashed on a farm near here last night. The victims, all Detroiters, were: Homer Wells, Schiller avenue, the pilot; Victor and Julius Slainbrouck,

I THE ADAMS Theatre | Last Time Tonight || | “CHICAGO” 1 3J with Phyllis Haver, Victor Varconi and yj;] a brilliant cast of film artists! jjE LE She was a shallow, soulless vagabond, fascinating yet venomous as ,35 a serpent—she betrayed the husband who loved her and who was ilrij bm ready to die for her. A tremendous picture vibrant with emotions LC UZ that stir the heart strings—the most remarkable production o} the decade! ts- AIso—“BARNUM k RINGLING, INC.”—An ‘Our Gang’ Comedy. SjH 10c 25c Jfj FRIDAY &. GREY’S—"OPEN RANGE” with Betty Bronson, Lane Chandler and Fred Kohler. nu SUNDAY & MONDAY—"THE SHOW DOWN”—with 31 ■fi Geo. Bencroft, Evelyn Brent, Neil Hamilton and ; Fred Kohler —at 10 and 25 cents! yU guziugueiueusueigiuaeueusjUriiJEiiJgunueuiiuEiciueueueicuqiisOe I THE CORT | “THE WAGON SHOW” § RB A First National Attraction with jp More riding tricks than ever before! He outrides the circus 31 star in the sawdust ring—and outwits the bad men of the 71 West! All the thrills of the big top and all the adventure of jf»» the glorious west brought to you in one great romance by the sis 31 King of Cowboy stars. 31 ir ADDED—Andy Gump in “When Greek Meets Greek’’ NEWS 10c-25c ffl S SATURDAY—Bob Steele in "THE BANDIT'S SON.” SR |UEj SUNDAY 4 MON—MILTON SILLS in "THE HAWK NEST” KNOWLEDGE Is The Power To SUCCESS! STATISTICS prove the num or woman with a college education has, . by far, the better chance for Success in Life. For, - Knowledge is PowV er - - the power to 5% Progress an <1 Achievement! y ‘tSkvSWxA Give your thildrcn r schooling °» yOU can a,,or d. B, SAVE FOR IT! wl* Open a Savings Hr " Jrta Account for just that purpose at this Bank. Wc pay: 1% Interest Old Adams County Bank

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brothers. Beaconsfield avenue. The plane, according to investigations by Macomb county sheriff's office, had been engaged in taking up panaengers for short flights. -■ ———-.OiH-." —— James and Ed Moses, ot this city, received a telegram thia morning, announcing the death in Warsaw, of their brother-in-law, Mr, Knouse.

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