Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 253, Decatur, Adams County, 25 October 1928 — Page 7

ISQ j <~a W W®TY fW Vs,. ftUL /I: Z- "RS. JAMES R. BLAIR M? IHK. Lit J | Society Editor F • Phone 1000. Evening Wraps Last Word In Elegance

■H, t Yiir |. ( ) Cl . 25. —(U.R) More than usual concern is directed toward ■■ . |ivt ,,|jng wrap, for it has been re-vitalized more than any coat I lhiS The sudden effort ot designers to bring evening wrap styles to a point (hey conform with dresses which have changed so radically in the last ■ uful hchitnl which coats lagged so amazingly, has resulted in an )P ]y diversified assortment of fashions, involving silhouette so seriousfrom the angles of length and width, that the sensitively fashionable

will be aware of the outstraight, evenly cut silhouette veer's wraps have become so enof ’he irregularly lengthened for its own sake that this |K rc cau no longer be merely deRKrii tts a practical adaptation to fashion in dresses, but be accounted for in independent of the most significant signs of is the fact that the d coat, which was so frequent nsW er in the past to the problem u te<l by dresses, is negligible in collections. This line is seen only in the abbreviated hemline for the front of wraps, I Egated at the back. the career of the irregular began last season, gradually more and more liberties I what began as a tentative and dipping at the back or this feature did not actually the silhouette. At present, its extreme treatment, it is I responsible for a strikingly long and silhouette. The strong to the relatively unimposing of its predecessors offers of the most tangible points of | Seal. is hardly an exaggeration to say ■t almost every conceivable means treating irregular skirt length is i, with the result that the new ing wraps gain as many different :®ets in silhouette. Extreme length ■ching to the ankles may occur at the sides or may include both secIs in its scope. Conversely, the er line may be confined to the ,TA THETA TAUS OY HALLOWE’EN PARTY embers of the Delta Theta Tau rity were guests at a delightful owe'en party, given last evening, I tt Misses Florence and Mary Harris, home on West Madison street. 1e entertaining rooms of the home re converted into an orange dnd ck den of witches, owls, black cats, re crows and grotesque pumpkin es of all descriptions. Corn stalks led a touch of autumnal spirit, in various corners of the rooms. At B'i o'clock, the guests who were ■sked for the occasion, were invited W the large dining room of the Har- ■ home, where they found their ■ces at gay Hallowe'en tables, ar■ng'il to form an H in the center B the room. Nut baskets furthered the Hallowe'en appointments in their w' orange and black coloring. Lighted pumpkin faces, placed along ft' tables, furnished the lighting effect for tiie delicious four-course ■tier which was served by the host■ses, assisted by Flotilda Harris and ■ary Fisher. Following the dinner, ft l ' guests were led to a darkened truer where they drew their tallies •r the evening from a large iron ■tch's caldron. They found, how»er, that before they dared participle in the games of the evening, they Bust obey the witch by performing r 111 "' particular stunt which she desig|ab‘il. As a prize for the best stunt, Biss Mary Margaret Voglewede was a 'aided the prize. Bunco was then Bayed and prizes for high score were b Y Misses Florence Holthouse I ll ' l Margaret Niblick. Horns, squawkr and various noise-making toys, pre given as favors during the evelniß. and added much to the merripient of the party. I There will be a meeting of the Light Bearers of the Presbyterian church. Paturday afternoon at the Manse at | Wo o’clock. Decode club holds rl-EDGE CEREMONIES ' I A delicious six o’clock dinner of P a owe en appointments, served by j so,t ktow of orange candles which poiated the table, featured the ar social meeting of the Gecode J’ 1 ' Wednesday evening, which was h .»*.? tlle c ' ul) rooms l*t the General , e v iic factory. Twenty-seven mempreßent Following the din Up ‘' ises Berneta Tanvis and Leia "yniah took charge of a pledge v em °ny during which the pledge 8 given to the following seven Un llatl,es:1 latl,es: Bernlece Sutlsel, Bern- » rhornt on, Effie Hart, Effie Ellis, ina'u Keppert - Ruth Baumgartner, azel Hatt. These pledges will ai cepted into full membership in lon ," eells ' Miss Nora Dudgeon, a Of> c ' u b w h° w iU leave litl ° r F° rt Wayne > was presented a lovely departing gift by the

CLUB CALENDER Thursday Eastern Star, Masonic Hall, 7:30 P. M. W. O. M. L. Hallowe'en party and Pot-luck Supper, 8:00 p. m. October Section of Evangelical Ladies Aid, church parlors. 2 p. m. M. E. Kings Heralds. Mrs. Delton Passwater, 219 N. 10th St., 7:00 p.m. Christian Ladies Aid, Mrs. H. L. Merry, 2:30 p. m. Pheobe Bible class masquerade party, Mrs. Ed Miller, 7:30 pm. Pleasant Grove Missionary Society, Mrs. Rose Fairchild. 2 p. m. So Cha Rea, Mrs. Dan Zeser, E. F. Gass residence, 7:30 p. m. Dinner Bridge Club, Misses Mildred Kelley and Mary Burk at J. R. Blair residence, 6:30 P.M. Bachelor Maids Club, Miss Mayme Ter veer, 7:30 P.M. Root Twp. Economics Club, Mount Pleasant School, all day. Red Cross meeting. Peoples Loan and Trust Co., 7:30 p. m. Friday Evangelical Men's Winners class, Weiner Bake, C. I). Spuller residence, 6:30 pm. Union Twp. Woman's Club, Mrs. Ivan Barkley, 1 P. M. Ladies Aid Society, M. E. Parsonage, 2:30 p. m. Ben Hur Masquerade party, Yeoman Hall, 8 p. m. St. Mary's Twp. Home Economics Club, Mrs. John Floyd. Saturday Presbyterian Light Bearers, Manse, 2 pm. Bake Sale, United Brethren Ladies Aid, White Meat Market. 9 to 12 A. M. Pocohontas masquerade, square dance and frolic. Red Men hall, 8 p m. Monday Auction Bridge Club, Mrs. Raymond Keller, postponed. Presbyterian Light Bearers Hallowe'en Party, Manse, 7:30 pm. Dramatic Department Womans Club Mrs. Allen Miller, 7:00 P. M. Tuesday Womens Presbyterial Society of Missions, group meeting, Ossian, Indiana. Wednesday Historical Club, Mrs. S. E. Hite, 2:30 p. m. Hallowe'en Party, Country Chib, 6:30 p. m. Shakespeare Club, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison, 2:00 p. m. Gecode girls. The remainder of the evening was delightfully spent in sing ing. dancing and various games and stunts. The Light Bearers ot' the Presbyterian church, will enjoy a Hallowe’en party at the Manse, Monday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. YOUNG MATRONS CLUB ENJOYS MASQUERADE The Young Matron's Club had a very enjoyable masquerade party at the home of Mrs. Dallas Goldner, Wednesday evening. The home was beautifully decorated in Hallowe'en colons and fall flowers. Mrs. Tillman Gehrig, dressed as a tramp, was the last person whose identity was guessed and she received a prize. At seven o'clock, the ladies were invited to. the dining room, where all were seated at a long table, laid with white linen, and centered with vases of beautiful fall flowers, and were served a delicious dinner. After the meal, four' small tables were arranged about the living room, and several games of Bunco were played, the prize for high score being awarded to Mrs. Merlin Doan, and consolation prize was presented to Mrs. Alva Lawson. Two guests, Mrs. Chas. Miller and Mrs. Daniel Weidler, were present at the party. The Ladies Aid < f the UnJted Brethren church will hold a bake sale, Saturday morning at the White Meat Market from nine to twelve o'clock. Home made cakes, cookies, buns, cottage cheese, chicken and noodles leady for the table, may be procured. attend b. y. p. u. DISTRICT MEETING Sixteen member of the B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist church of this city, motored to Fort Wayne, last eve nlng, where they attended a banquet and meeting of the Northeast district of Indiana of B. Y. I’. U. The banquet was held at the First Baptist church, and the meeting followed the banquet. Talks during the evening were made by the national president ot B. A ■ P U„ the state president and various

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state officers, and proved both Interesting and beneficial. Those going from here Included: Misses Martha Moser, Edwinna Shroll, Anne Elizabeth Whines, Ida Potts, Ruth Winnes, Gretchen Winans, Ruth Thornton, Dorothy Young, Leona Bowden, and Margaret Kltaon, and Messrs. Vaughn Hilyard. Harold Strickler, Don Miller, Harve Shroll, Rev. O. E. Miller and C. E. Peterson. The Decatur delegation received honors for being the largest delegation in attendance. Bluffton was second with a delegation of fifteen members. MEETING OF SHAKESPEARE CLUB Mrs. W. A. Lower was hostess to the members of the Shakespeare Club’, Wednesday afternoon ,at her home on West Adams street. Mrs. Helen Blossom, oldest member of the club, had charge of the paper for the afternoon, and used as her subject, "Peru, the Land of the Incas". Mrs. Blossom divided her subject into two parts, (a) Cuzco, and (b> Lake Titicaca. The paper was historical and descriptive throughout, and proved most interesting. Three sub-topics were given by Mrs. W. A. Lower, Mrs. ('. A. Dugan and Mrs. Chai les Niblick. Twenty-one members were present. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, n instead of with Mrs. Helen Blossom as scheduled in the club year book. Miss Christen will read a paper on "Bolivia."

HISTORICAL CLUB ENJOYS DINNER PARTY The Historical Club was delightfully entertained, Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Fred Ahr at her country home east of the city. Twenty-one members were present and listened to an interesting paper read by Mrs. Beßn DeVor who used as her subject, “Your Money's Worth". The contents of the paper was based on the merchants appeal to the buying public through the medium of advertising and newspaper publicity. The effect of the various slogans used in forceful advertising upon the mind of the individual and the buying r<-ac-tion it created was emphasized by Mrs. DeVor. The paper proved quite unusual and very interesting. The memberwere then invited to the dining room of the Ahr home, where they beheld t table laden with friend chicken and everything eatable which goes to make up a delicious chicken dinner. The dinner was served cafeteria style and after filling their plates, the guests were seated at small tables which had been arranged in the living room. Pumpkin pie, with whipped cream, was served as a second course. Mrs. Ahr was assisted in serving by Mrs. Brice Butler and Mrs. Ed Ahr. The next meeting of the club will be held next Wednesday with Mrs. S. E. Hite. Mrs. J. M. Miller will have charge of the program and will have as her subert. "The History of Religion''. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO MEET IN PORTLAND Plans are being completed by the Portland chapter of the Business and Professional .Women's Club to make the conference of the chapters of the Eighth district, to be held at Portland, November 4, an outstanding event of the season. The clubs of the district include Anderson, Elwood, Bluffton, Winchester, Muncie and Union City. Other clubs in this vicinity invited include Hartford City, Huntington, Kokomo, Newcastle, Connersville, Fort Wayne Montpelier of the Indiana Federation and Fort Recovery, Dayton and Lima clubs of the Ohio Federation. Business women from unorganized towns are urged to attend. The meeting will open with registration at the Elks home, followed by attendance at the various churches. Luncheon will be served at noon, followed by the regular program in the spacious lodge room. A lively discussion of business women's problems and the aims and purposes of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs will be held. The Men's Winners class of the First Evangelical Sunday school will have a Weiner Bake, Friday evening at sixthirty o'clock, at the home of C. D. Spuller, three and one-half miles east of the city. All members of the class and their families are invited. ENTERTAINS BONA FIDE CLUB Mrs. Dr. Charles was hostess to the Bona Fide Club, Wednesday afternoon. Two tables were arranged for Bridge and, at the conclusion of five games, the prizes for high score were awarded to Mrs. Amos Yoder and Mrs. Fred BBlosser. Dm ing tiie games, the hostess served candy. OPENING MEETING OF FIVE HUNDRED CLUB The opening meeting of the fall and winter season of the Five Hundred Club, was lu ld, Wednesday evening, at the home of Mrs. Frank Barthel on Jefferson street. The home was beautifully decorated in Hallowe'en colcrs and effects. The evening was spent in playing the favorite game, after which INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY New York, September 26, 1928. The Board of Directors have declared a quarterly dividend <sf sixty(6oc) cents a share, on the common stock of this company, payable No'vemb’er 15th, 1928, to Common Stockholders of record, at the close ot business November Ist, 1928. Checks to be mailed. Transfer books will not close. OWEN SHEPHERD, Vice-President and Treasurer. Oct. 4-25

ptlzes for high score were awarded to Mrs. Joe Lose, and Mrs. Lawrence Kleinhenz. At the conclusion of the games, the hostess served a delicious lunch of Hallowe'en effect. The next meeting will be held In two weeks with Mrs. Charles Lose. GIRL SCOUTS INITIATE MEMBERS Nine girls were initiated into the organization of Girl Scouts. Wednesday evening, at their regular meeting which w’as held at the Central school building. Girls comprising the class were: Margaret Campbell, Frances Holthonse, Evelyn Kohls, Barbnri Ktlek, Dolores Klepper, Marcile Leatherman, Mary Catnertne Leonard, Helena Rayl and Fern Zimmerman. The Girl Scouts meeting which was to have been held next Monday, has been postponed until one week later. REQUEST TO SEND IN PORTFOLIOS Mrs. Bryce Thomas, secretary of the Junior Red Cross work of Adams county, has issued a request that all port Io os to be sent to foreign countries, be turned in to her not later than October 30. COLOR WHEEL MEETS AT SHROLL RESIDENCE The Color Wheel, an art study club which was organized at the close of the school term last spring, by Miss Catherine Martin, supervisor of art in the Decatur public schools, met at the H. M. Shroll home on Rugg street last evening, with Miss Martin aeting as hostess at the opening meet-

i THE ADAMS Theatres i TONIGHT and FRIDAY if 1 Double Feature Bill ye ; David Graham Phillip’s ‘THUNDER’ if “A GRAIN OF DUST” „ „ S the Marvel Dog, in ■ with Rlt ARDO ( ORTEZ, ‘THie <ll FNT iVFXf’FR’ LE CLAIRE WINDSOR and ’HE SILEN IAV ENGER if ALMA BENNETT Romance that Enthralls ’ An absorbing Drama of a H»ir-rai»i„g Thrills Spirit2 Man’s Struggle to Escape e(l Action-Filmed Against J the Sex Allure of the a Colorful Background of Wrong Woman. the Tennessee Hills! i 10c 25c | SUNDAY A\P MONDAY—CLARA BOW in IX "LADIES OF THE MOB” with Richard Arlen. I THE CORT 1 - Gc i TONIGHT ONIA S i “THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER” | A Wm. Fox Attraction with qQ MARJORIE BEEBE and Good Cast. -jO A rural romance lull of thrills and laughter. She was ! just a farmer's daughter hut she knew her vegetables. 3 3 A city slicker tried Io trim the community but didn’t ® 1 do so well with this lassie. 3 : Comedy 10c—25c News. yp ? FRIDAY—Sue Carrol in a flaminq youth picture, ■ "WALKING BACK.” LE Sunday & Monday—Charlie Murray in "DO YOUR DUTY.” JjOk I Ww kILL-ir/Hr t --jl'r'j '• 1 f n rT r : _ltl SILVER • need not be expensive A whole set of our finest plated ware costs less than a moderately priced rug. Individual pieces are very resonable. You will be surprised what new beauty you can bring to your table at very little expense. Consult us about your needs, and about matching the pieces you already have. The beauty of our silverware patterns and our great variety of pieces will help you find just what you want. Pumphrey’s Jewelry Store RUEN W

ing. The regular buaineHH meeting was held ami plans laid for the year's work. The club will study the Indiana artists ami their works during the present year. Each girl was required to design and make her own club program book for the year and some of them proved to be most artistic. Following the business session, a social hour was held, during which piano solos played by Louise Haubold, Isabel! Odle and Dora Shoaenberg were enjoyed. At the cl4se of the evening, Miss Martin served dainty refreshments. . The personnel ot the club comprises: Mamie Niblick, Helen DeVor, Clarice Jackson, Dora Shosenbcrg, Rosemary Holthriuse, Isabel Odle, Martha Moser, Bernice Close, Rosamond Hoagland. Mildred Blosser, Emma Kruckenherg, Bernadine Ko’.ter, Olive Teeter, Ixmise Haubold and Miss Catherine Martin. OUTWIT FATIGUE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE DIZZINESS Avoid paralysis and disease in advanced years. Do it with San Yak Pills for the kidneys. They give ease to the stomach, antiseptic laxative to the bowels and vegetable. Sold at Smith, Yager A- Falks drug store. I 444-111 ?? ? ? twat tiiaiw'rMaawwKfcWßim Wwawiiii

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