Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 271, Decatur, Adams County, 15 November 1928 — Page 7

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I NEW YORK, Nov. 15.— (U.R)~New York's social session Is officially openI with th'' premiere of the Metropolitan opera. The date was set forward Lei kor more 'his year and with doubtful results. While the huge old It rtiire "’ a “ crowded to suffocation, many of the elite were missing. From L sartorial angle It left little to desire, but much to speculate upon. So lortant is the event that even at this late date reference may still be made [llw splendors seen, especially since succeeding nights have quite rivalud

( ,j.f i;< opening Ilignc <ll i„,s raised white furs to pinl , a . b- White fox as a trim ~i! i ermine for eoats and ■ ■ w , ~ (lie dominating note. The BE'il <!"•*’ ■' of 'hinehilla coats to be a ny Metropolitan amli ieti in grave doubt as to ■ Kiir b-rd H-ed evening gowns and f r a, .apes and toga like man rh<T pleasant impresslens elegance. It goes with ■ x, >liai superlatives are wm n J,; attempting to present r ,| |... ■ what women wear no end to ■ I, ni.iniiitie.nce of their jewels or of their ■ B-heir mowing hair and growing of the latter floating new born trains learning . 'tied, gave distinction to ... which seemed, curiously No accusing women mii.e uniform this season No one for another. It is it, li individuality in which types are carefully ■Miii'l. I and dressed accordingly. ■Knj lorts and short ones, wid' ii.ir'-ow ones. And all colors rainbow. ■H. L. W CLASS PLANS ■R hhistmas musical ■ Ktlv (' I. W. Class of the Evangel Mb S ' school met home H C iltdo I day evening I r H Mcil meeting. During the business election of officers was ,md 'lm following officers were gßsi* ' 1 ■ 'iie ensuing year: preside,’d MMKI'"i ■ Haker; vicepresidetO. Maim.t ■■Blm ■ . rotary, Garnett Gettis; secretary, sf;try Annabel I 'teastirer, Fl i"da Sltnu i plans were also nt,.de for K^Bhrt.' mil . musical, which will be an rd 'he month of December. A ■■vttim « appointed to t e affair with Cleora Haker as V. ilet Squier and Marcia ■BBltler After the business session a so ■ Mhi<’ li ho hostess served refr. shun next meeting of the clast, will be m xt month with the teat her. Mrs. ■Kp' \\ Sundermann. 1 1 Missionary society iB* 111 - hold meeting I I Th. Woman's Foreign Missionary of the Methodist Episcopal will meet with Mrs. Delton at her home on North | ■jinth street, for its regular meeting. | afternoon at two-thirty o'clock I IB 1 ' niem bers and friends of the soI are urged to attend. The followj ■>>£ very interesting progarm has been I ions—Mrs. C. L. Walters. I K son Study—Mrs. F. W. Downs. I ■b'stiry Box —Mrs. Lawrence Baker. I ■? a| io Solo—Fern Zimmerman. I HVocai Solo—Mrs. R. W. Stoakes. i Reading—Marciel Letherman. HQitartette—Mrs. Dan Tynuail, Mrs. B. F. DeVor, Mrs. Edgar Wicks, and ■ Mrs. C. L. Walters. Bjeport of District Convention ■Payment of dues to Mrs. P. V.. Edwards, treasurer. ■Business session — Mrs. Delton Passwater, president. I Social hour. ■ LUTHERAN LADIES ■ PLAN FOR BAZAAR ■ The Missionary Society of the Zion ■ Lutheian church met at the home of ■Mrs. Peter Kuhn on Tenth street. Wed- ■ nesday afternoon. The meeting was ■opened with the reading cf a chapter ■from the Bible. During the business ■ session extensive plans were made for ■the Christmas gift exchange which ■ "’ill take place at the next meeting, ■Wednesday, December 12. After the ■business meeting the social hour was ■ spent in sewing and making plans for ■ the bazaar and candy sale which will ■be an event of Saturday, December 1 ■At the close of the social hour, deli- ■ clous refreshments were served by ■hostess, who was assisted in serving Eby Mrs. Eno Lankenau, and Mrs. H. BHottman. Mrs. Theodore Holsapple cf ■ this city was a guest of the society. ■ HISTORICAL CLUB ■ ENJOYS MEETING I Mrs. Wilson Lee was hostess to a ■ meeting of the Historical Club, Wed ■hesday afternoon at her home on Mer■cer avenue. The meeting was called Io ■ older by the president, Mrs. Fred Huh |' lel ' a flcr which twenty-three mem ■ bers of the dub responded to the roll ■callw 1U) current events. Members lis- ■ tened to an interesting paper read bv ■ Mrs. Wilson Lee, who used as her ■subject, “Sacred Hymn and Folk ■ Songs ". The contents of the- paper

CLUB CALENDER Thursday W. (). M. L„ Moose Home, 7:30 pm. Baptist Women's Circle, C. E. Peterson, 2:30 p. nt. Red Cross Meeting, Peoples Loan and Trust Company, 7:30 p. m. U. B. Royal Daughters class. Lorna McGill and Valare Hart, 7:30 p. m. So Cha Rea —Miss Marie Murtaugh, 7:30 p.m. Evangelical Loyal Daughters class Mrs. Sterling Peel, 7:30 p. nt. Amicitia Bridge Club, Mrs. Francis Eady, 7:30 pm. Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Mrs. Earl Coverdale, 2:30 p. m. Friday United Brethren D. Y. B. class, Mrs. Lucinda Johnson. 7:30 p. nt. Christian Loyal Daughters class. Mary Kohls 7:30 p. m. Baptist Philathea class, church par lors. 7:30 p. m. Ben Hur Tirzah Club, following lodge session. Sisters of Ruth class of Christian Supday school, Mrs. Will Engle 2 p. m. W. F. M. S, Mrs. Delton Passwater, 2:30 p. in. Mt. Pleasant Bible class,. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fuhrman, 8 pm. Saturday Pocahontas dance, Red Men Hall, 8:15 p. m. Monday Girl Scouts, Central building, 3:30 o'clock p. m. Research Club, Mrs. A. R. Fledderjohann, 2:30 p. m. Tuesday Psi lota Xi, Florence and Dara Marie Magley 8 pm. were'based >n the origin and hi-tory of many musical numbers. As Mrs. i,ee explained the various selections. Mrs. Hail Holling.-woith and Mrs. Charles Langston play, d the mentioned musical numhets on the piano. This arrangement proved unusual anil interesting. Sub-topics, dealing with the his lory of the writers of the songs wore read by Mis. James Fristoe and Mrs. hn Schi.g After the general routine cf busin -.-s, the membets of the club were invited to the dining room where they found their places at the large table an 1 various small tables arranged about the rooms. A delicicus luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Mai tic. Jaberg and Mr Dave Campbell. Tse next meeting of the club will be held at the country home of Mrs. John Schafer next Wednesday afterneon. Mis. Roy Runyon will have charge of the program and will have as her subject, "Flashlights of Facts.” WILL ATTEND WELDING OF NESCE TONIGHT Mr. anti Mrs. W. A. Klepper, daugli tors Dolores, Alta Ruth.' Maiy and sot; Hobby will go t> Foit Wayne this evening to attend the wedding of Miss Anna Hippe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Louis C. Rippe, to Rev. Herbert P. Dorn, Fort Wayne, which will be solemnized at rix-fiftcen o’clock tlii: evening at the Emmaus Lutheran church. The bride is a niece of Mr. Klepper's. Following the wedding cere mony a dinner wil be served in the Emmaus Palish hall for the guests. Mr. ami Mrs. \vm. Klepper motored to F rt Wayne hist evening where they •were guests at a lovely dinner dance of the Optomist Club there. A meeting of the Girl Scouts will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock in the Central building. It is important that every member be present, and each girl is reminded to bling 50 cents toward the National Registration dues. DISTRICT MEETING OF MOOSE AUXILIARY More the none hundred women of the Mooseheart legion, district number three, of Columbia City, Hunting ton, Fort Wayne, Auburn, Angola, Bluffton and Sturgis, Michigan, met in the K. of C. hall yesterday afternoon for the bi-monthly meeting of the district organization. During tile afternoon session, the nomination and election of officers were held, which was in the (charge of Mrs. Pearl Edwards, of Auburn, the district senior regent. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: district number three senior regent, Mrs. Carrie Swihart. of Sturgis, Michigan: past senior regent. Mis. Pearl Edwards of Auburn; junior regent. Mrs. Marks, Auburn; chaplain, Ada Wilson. I'ort Wayne; recorder, Della ShroyerWelsh. Huntington; treasurer, Martha Zeser, Decatur; sentinel, Blanche Miller. Columbia City; argus. Mabel Vanpelt, Huntington.. A great honor was I

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given to the Decatur chapter when Mrs. Cliira Breiner, senior regent of the Decatur chapter, was chosen as state chaplain for the coming year. The attendance prize was awarded to the Auburn chapter, which had twelve members present at the meeting. The next meeting of the district convention will he held in Columbia (Tty during the month of January. A delicious dinner was served to the legion members nt the Christian church, which was prepared by the Ladlt>s Aid of that church. During the evening session the installation of the officers took place u, ednr ECAfmhv nnnnnn took place, under the able direction of Mrs. Kimmel of Huntington, the grand installing officer. A musical program was enjoyed during the evening, and several contests were held, the contest for past regents being won by Mrs. Dora Cook of Decatur, and Mrs. Eethel Reed of Fort Wayne won the prize walk. The D. V. B. class of the United Brethren Sunday school will meet with Mrs. Lucinda Johnson, on South ■Winchester street, Friday evening at seven thirty o'clock. Mrs. (). P. Mills and Mrs. Lucy Crick will be assist ant hostesses. YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED MONDAY Miss Vidabell Johnson and Mr. Omar Peterson cf this city, Miss Jessie Moore of Foit Wayne, and Mr. Gayle Ainsworth of Bobo motored to Hillsdale, Monday where both couples were quietly married. Upon their return to the Ainsworth home in Bobo they were served a delicious wedding suppet after which the young people witnessed the production of the "Singing Fool" at the Jefferson Theatre in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson were also delightfully entertained at dinner at the Frank Peterson home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mis. Peterson will make their home on Monroe street in this city, as Mr. Peterson is employed at tho sugar beet factory. The second anniversary supper of tho United Brethren church will be served by tile Ladies Aid Society, Saturday evening, November 24. from five ti seven o'clock, in the church basement. Tho meal will be a cafeteria supper and the public is invited to attend. COURT ROOM SCENE OF SHOWER Tlie court loom cf the Adams conn tv court house was tire scene of a very pretty and unusual surprise shower and dinner, this noon, given by the girls of the abstract offices and those employed at tho court house, in honor of Mrs. Leland Rip ley formerly Miss Midge Davis of this city who is employed in the office of Graham and Walters. Mr ('. L. Wa! tors called Mrs. Ripley requesting net to come to the court house to take notes on the case of "Showers versus Ripley' - , and when the honor guest ar rived the court room was artistically decorated in the. color note of pink and white. A delicious two course chicken dinner was served the dessert being white cake ami pink ice cream molded as wedding bells. Ttye bride's place at the table was marked by a large pink bow. Following (lie dinner. Mrs. Ripley was requested to follow the pink ribbons tied to her chair, at the end of which she found a number of lovely gifts, ('overs were laid at the table for Mrs. Ripley, the honor guest, Helen Gerke. Helen Eady, Dorothy Walters. Jus tine Zerkel, Rose Nesswald. Mayme Cloud, Anna Nesswald, Bernice Nel son. Alice Lenhart. Emma Striker. Mar-ella Nelson and Mr. J. M. Breiner. LADIES AID KNOTS COMFORTS The Ladies -Aid Society of the Reformed church met for its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, in ihe church parlors. Twenty-five members or the organization responded to the roll call. A short business meet ing was held after which a social hour was enjoyed. The afternoon was well spent in knotting several comforts. At the conclusion of the afternoon delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses: Mrs. Peter Kirsch, Mrs. Fred Fruchte. Mis. Ferd I,’Herer, Mrs. Leo Kirsch and Mrs. William Lammert. At the regular meeting which will be held next month, the annual election of officers will be held. N AND T. CLUB HOLDS MEETING The .N. and T. Club met with Mrs. Charles Malony, Wednesday afternoon with twelve members in attendance. During the business session the members planned to enterlain their husbands at a chicken supper. Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Roop. The afternoon was spent in sewing. The next mooting will lie held in two weeks with Mrs. Ernest Foreman. o Miss Rose Dunathan Is injured in I'all Mis? Rose Dunathan of Van Wert, and friend nt many people in Decatur, is in Hie Van Wert hospital, suffering witli a broken leg which she received several days ago when she slipped on a hard wcod floor and fell, twisting tbs bone In Hie leg Jn two. Miss Dunathan is suffering considerably from tile pain and shock but is improving slow ly. o — Snappy music — comedy galore. features G. E. Minstrel Show next Tues.-Wed.

BRING SUIT TO TEST LEGALITY Test Case Os Power Os I. H. S. A. A. Secretary Is Filed Evmisville, Ind., Nov. 15.—(U.R) 's an outgrowth of tile suspension of the Bosse high school here from the Indiana High School Athletics Association last week, legal proceedings will be instituted Nov. 2(1 to test the association's power tn ousting the local school. Bosse, according to A. U Trester, secretary of the association, was suspended because the coach withdrew his team from the field during a game with tlie Jasper Academy, All athletic games scheduled by Bosse until January I, 1929 were forfeited, as result of the suspension. Local business men have brought suit to restrain tlie association from interfeiing with tlie remaining games and Probate Judge E. P. Loekyear granted a temporary restraining order against tlie body until Nov. 26, at which time the season will have end ed. The suit alleged "illegal conspiracy to prevent Bosse higli school from participating in athletic contests." The association board of control and the principals of the three Evansville high schools were named as defendants. "Rough football was being used by Jasper and 1 withdrew my team." the Evansville coach said, in giving his reason for withdrawing his squad in the Jasper game. Trester could not lie located after the restraining order was tiled. o — Beautiful Scenery — Gorgeous Costumes — I’eppv Black Face Comedies. G. E. Minstrel H. S. Auditorium next Tuesday-Wednesday.

|k The Christmas tree bears golden fruit for / . 0 ‘ those whofle friends and family did their “ shopping al PUMPHREY’S. Superh articles x i A *** J vwe,r y await selection of our patrons. z ' WwA 7- ' /■ ' ;'■ WRISTWATCH, a beautiful BEADED BAG, made in ■a . article, mechanically perfect France. Fine cut steel bag. / with 15-jcwel movement; 14K Gorgeous colors and design. white oold filled case ' A Very beauiful bag, lined A /;> timely gift for a lady of with silk. Gold filled (? 1 r X taste <lll K to ttOKH etched frame ’M 3 : / ■m- \ Bags ... $3 to S4O ' ' PERFUME CONTAINER, ex- BRACELET, heavy sterling QL- quisite design: made of silver with green gold finish. vWf ■■g&A sterling silver, cloisonne Alternate enameled squares, ffegSl XS/jOk enameled on both sides with imitation (Upj £ iSf A fine gift emeralds tb I K ’ Others 75c to $20.00 Other bracelets $1 to S2O / K BAR PIN with platinunl top VANITY CASE, of sterling /’ Oy on white gold, one fine silver, engine turned. Has 3' I VWA Whm diamond, two recon- dj 4 A coi " holders, powder com- / \ W W?\ MU d. | r , ; £jo M etcetera . L»J y J CxW 1 Other cfyles $1 to SIOO Vanities SI.OO to $25.00 f A lliaF] (C '\ . A'.i.Si> -Tr- <-y nfSv, Clifts irfifrx ■ ,kb, a/W. ,<-■ x Pumphrey Jewelry Store IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS RESERVATIONS.

Personal!

I don't believe 1 ever heard of a champion corn slntcker even bein' asked t' address a Rotary ('lull, much less bein’ grabbed oft by some big corporation. "O' course we miss her cornin' in all hours o' th' night an bangin' around th' kitchen, but It’s only natural that she should want a home of her own,” says Mrs, Mart Spar, whose daughter got mauled this mornin.' -Abe Martin, Indianapolis News Mrs. Robert Garatil and daughter, Patsy were Fort Wayne visitors today. Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Gerber and daughters, Helen and Marcella, motored to Foit Wayne last evening where they culled upon Mr. Charles Heckman, Mrs. Gerber's father, who Ih a patient at the Lutharan hospital there. Mr. Heckniilt is improving slowly but is still in a serious condition. Mrs. (Tara Anderson and her fathi i Hon. S. W. Hale of Geneva were hero linking for a house. Mrs. Anderson will assume the office of county recorder the first if tlie year and they are anxious to get located. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson, Mr. Wilson Lee ami Mr. Harry Moltz. mo tored to Fort Wayne yesterday wher ' they attended to business. Mr. and Mrs. ('. A. Dugan spent Wednesday in Fort Wayne. Mr. ('. E. B ■!! motored to Ann Arboi Michigan, where he will spend a day or two witli his son, William. Miss Bernice Nelson will leave tomorrow for Indianapolis, where she will represent the young people's societies of the Methodist church in Decatur, as delegate to tlie Youths Convention of the Methodist Episcopal churih. Tlie c nvention will start Friday and convene tlie following Sunday.

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