Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 4, Decatur, Adams County, 4 January 1929 — Page 3

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CLUB CALENDER Friday W. M. A. of U. B. church, Mrs. B. C. Hoagland, 7:30 p. m. Pocohontas Installation, Rod M->n Hall, 7:30 P. M. S. S. Board--Evangelical church, 7:30 p. m. W. H. M. 8. cf M. E. church, Mrs.' Agnes Andrews. 2:30 P. M. Saturday Shakespeare Club, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison, 2:00 p. nt. ItP;., Pocohontas Dance, Red Men Hall, Sj 8:15 P. M. — — Monday » Patrol 2, Girl Scouts, Mary Maxine B Brown. 7:00 P. M. ■ Research Club, Mis. 1,. A. Graham, 2:3ft P. M. Monday Night Club, postponed. Delta Theta Tan. Old Adams County i( W‘| Bank, 7:30 R. M. Tuesday W.C.T.U. Library, 2:30 P M. Rebekahs installation of officers. Odd Fellows hall. 6:30 p. m. Reformed Womens Missionary Society, chinch parlors, 2:30 p. nt. ENTERTAINS GUESTS AND BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. Harry Knapp and Mrs. Byford Macy united, last evening, in entertaining the members of the Thursday Dinner Bridge Club, together with several guests, at the home of the latter on North Second street. The guests found their places at five small tables which were arranged in the entertaining rcoms of the home. Covers were marked by dainty combination place card tallies. Each linen covered table was centered by a low silver candle holder with white taper, which was nested in stnilax. The dinner was served by the candle-light glow, and pioved both dainty and delicious. Guests other than the club members, in attendance included: Misses Helen Dugan, Ver:nica Anker, Mary Macy. Josephine Suttle:!. Dorothy Durkin and Marcella „ Hower, and Mrs. Dick Heller and Mrs. Itvin Hirschy, the latter of Chicago. Following the dinner, the tables were arranged for Bridge and five games enjoyed. Mrs. James R. Blair and Miss Mary Burk were awarded the club prizes f.:r high score, and Miss Dorothy Durkin was awarded a dainty guest prize. ansts , PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS ENJOYS FINAL BANQUET ~m | The last banquet of the first semester class in Public Speaking of the General Electric, was helddast evening, in the G. E. club rooms. Mr. F. M. Engle acted as toastmaster at the banquet and called on members f the c! iss who responded with short talks on the following subjects: “A Gift”, by W. F. Kohls. — "Resolutions”, by A. Buffenbarger. lips “Co-operation”, by H. Koos. "Progress of the Class”, by Bert Gage. “Maple Trees”, by A. 11. Fruchte. “Florida Storms”, by ('. C. Langston "Happiness”, by Calvin Coppeas “Paper from Coin Stalks" by L. T. Meyer. “Trees", by J. H. Brunton | “Inferiotity Complexes”, by 11. L. ,? .. Yahne. There were twelve guests present, other than the class members, and numbered among these were E. J. Graham, manager of the Fractional Horse ’ N ' Power Motor Department of the F it Wayne works, and W. S. Hockett, head of the Industrial Service Department, also of the Fort Wayne plant. These I' l ' men responded with short talks also. :>l'l of .the Fort Wayne plant. Mrs. Fred Engle, Mrs. Alva Buffenbarger, Mrs. C. C. Langston and Mrs. Jack jgl Brunton, also gave short responses, during the evening. Oil INVITATIONS ISSUED ed FOR LADIES NIGHT BANQUET [el Invitations have been issued by the py Rotary Club for a Ladies night and [|(i. banquet, to be held on Thursday evenpl. lug, January 10, at the K. of C. Hall. ( s( ., An out-of-town speakei will be present j IK for the occasion. , •cki TO PRESENT ITALIAN OPERA The Woman’s Club will meet Monday evening at 7:45 o’clock at the Li- j brary Auditorium. The program will , be presented by a committee from the Music Deupantment of the Club, com- , prised o fMis. E. D. Engler, Mrs. C. E. | Peterson, Mrs. Dan Tyndall, Mrs. Ben rs Shroyer, Mrs. Canrie Haubold, Mrs. ; <’*• Bryce Thoma?, and Mrs. Wm. I’. l r ‘ Shrock. An Italian opera will be given ; il' at this time. All members f the club ill' are requested to be present. ' u ' * ! Wi!R , MEETING OF oil PRESBYTERIAN W. M. S. id' The regular meeting of the WornIls an’s Foreign and Home Missionary £ re society of the First Presbyterian H church, was held Thursday afternoon j ‘ at the home of Mrs. C. A. Dugan on j v West Monroe street. The attendance | ! ’ was small, due to so much illness ex-1 3 !’!• isting in the city. Mrs. Magley, presi-I dent of the society, presided over the j v

devotional period and ti business session which followed. Mrs. James Elberson, in a most capable manner gave the lesson study of the afternoon, which was taken from the new study book. "Our Friends in Africa." At the close of the afternoon. Mrs. Dugan, assisted by Mrs. L. A. Graham, served delicious refreshments. PSI IOTA XI HOLO BUSINESS MEETING The Psi lota Xi sotority held their I regular business meeting, last even ing, at the home of Mrs. Ralph Gentis on West Marshall street. Following the transaction and discussion of business details, a social hour was enjoyed. Miss Eleanor Pumphrey, who is home for the holiday vacation was a guest of the sorority. Mrs. Arnold I Gerberding will bo hostess to the next meeting of the sorority, which will be held on January 15, and will be of the nature of a social affair. ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB Miss Margaret Holthouse was hostess, Thursday evening, to the Bridge club of which she is a member, at her home on North Third street. As the .esult of the evening’s play. Miss Kathryn Hyland was awarded the first prize and Miss Francile Lower the second prize. Guests, other than the club members, were Misses Helen Holthouse and Mary Margaret Voglewede, and Miss Holthouse was awarded a dainty guest prize. At the close of the games, the hostess served a dainty one-course luncheon. The next meeting of the club wi.l be held in two weeks with Miss Jeanette ('lark. NEW CLASS OFFICERS ASSUME THEIR DUTIES At the meeting of the Everready class of the First Methodist Sunday school, which was held last evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Carrol, Mrs. Clyde Butler assumed her duties as president of the organization. Other officers who will assist Mrs. Butler during the year are: vice president, Mrs. Harl Hollingsworth; secretary, Mrs. Dee Fryback; assistant secretary, Mrs. W. F. Beery; and treasurer, Mrs. Floyd Manley. Thirty-five . members responded to roll call, after which devotionals were led by Mrs Delton Passwater. The new president then presided over a businesss session and a pointed as her calling committee, Mrs. Dan Tyndall and Mrs Walt Johnson, and as the Lookout committee, Mrs. Wm. Burdg and Mrs. Frank Crist. No program was rendered. Two new members, Mrs. Robert Krick and Mrs. Walter Eicher, were received into the class membership. At the close of the evening, the new officers constituted a committee who served light refreshments. The next meeting will be held on Februa:y 7, with Mrs. Harl Hollingsworth as entertaining hostess. AMISH COUPLE MARRIED THURSDAY Miss Lydia Schwartz .daughter of Bishop and Mis. Joseph Schwartz, and Christian Hilty, .‘.on of Mrs. Joe Hilty both of Msnroe township were married Thursday morning, the bride's father, who is a Bishop in the Amish church performing the ceremony. A large number of guests were present. Mr. and M.S.. Hilty will reside on what is known as the Id David Winteregg farm, in Monroe township, which was purchased and given to the couple as a wedding gift by the bride's father. HONORS CLASS MEMBER WITH FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. A. D. Aitman entertained the Triangle class of the Christian church at her home, Thursday evening, complimentary to Miss Jo Andersen, who leaves next week for Fort Wayne, where she will enter Business college. The evening was spent in playing games, and music was also enjoyed. After the hostess served a most delicious lunche'cn, the honor guest was presented with two pa’ ■ of lovely silk hose by the class. Those who enjoyed the party were Misses Jo and Ina Anderson, Gladys Thompson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mildred '•’ord, Mrs. Harry Merriman, Mrs. Oran Schultz, Marie Reffey of Fort Wayne, and the hostess Mis. A. D. Artman. ENTERTAINS BAPTIST W. M. S. Mrs. Bina Buhler entertained the members of the Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society, Thursday afternoon, at her home on Line street. The regular study program of the aftericon was dispensed with in the absence of Mrs. O. E. Miller, who was detained at home by illness. Mrs. Buhler led the devotionals and followed with a New Years prayer. The secretary's report was then read and approved, after which the society voted to send the sum of $5 to the state office for dues. Mrs. C. E. Peterson read a most interesting letter of thanks for the White Cross supplies whch had been sent to Assam. The

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meeting closed with prayer, after which, the hostess served light refreshments. The collection for the afternoon amounted to *7.31. Patrol 2 of the Girl Scouts will meet Monday evening at 7 o’clock, witli Mary Maxine Brown. All members are requested to be present and bring with them their books and dues. TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY WITH DINNER Complimentary to the fiftieth birthday anniversary of their son, Chaimer Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schafer will preside as host and hostess this evening, at a six o'clock dinner, at their home on West Monroe street. Roast duck and a large birthday cake bearing lighted candles, will be features of the dinner arrangement. Covers will be laid for the honor guest, Chalmer Schafer. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell, Daniel and Frederick Schafer, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schafer. PROGRAM FOR W. C. T. U. MEETING The W.C.T.U. will meet Tuesday af•ernoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Library auditorium. The following interesting program has been arranged for the afternoon: Devotionals —Mrs. Sam Shamp Talk on Temperance and Missions, by Rev. R. E. Vance. Current Events, Mrs. Edgar Wicks. Piano Duet, Mrs. Dee Fryhack and Mrs. Harl Hollingsworth. Business. ENTERTAINS DUTIFUL DAUGHTERS CLASS The Dutiful Daughters class of the Evangelical Sunday school was entertained Thursday night by Mrs. Dick McConnell and Mrs. Fred McConnell, at the home of the former. The'meeting was conducted by the new president, Mrs. Glen Barkley. Eighteen memlrers responded to role call. In a cake contest that followed, Mrs. Glen Barkley and Mrs. Amos Graber were awarded prizes. The next meeting will be held at the home of Alta Smith, the first Tuesday in February.

Watch Acts as Calendar Au oblong wristlet watcb rnnde re cently measures only one inch by one and one-half. It records not only the chne, but, In addition, the day of the week, the month, the date, and the phases of the moon. The last four records are contained In small circles on the dial. -— —g— Woman’s Work By wearing a pedometer, a housewife, doing an average amount of work, discovered that she walked five to five and one-half miles In the house daily. Necessary shopping and taking t!.e children out accounted for another three nnd one-half miles. F or the Sick and Criminal Blackwell's Island Is a narrow, rocky island in the East river, between Manhattan and Long island, and forms part of New York city. It is about a mile and a half long by one-eighth mile wide, and is used exclusively for the penal institutions and |ibipitais under charge of the city rs New York. 0 Criticism Not Enough The prime thing that every man Who takes an Interest should remember is that he must act. and not merely criticize the actions of others.—Theodore Roosevelt. <—£> - . rteia Mice Bat Trees Field mice gnaw the bark from orchard trees, and kill many by girdling them. In a single winter they damage nurseries near Rochester, N V., to the extent of $1O0,(t00. o— — Zircon in Many States Zircon Is not a diamond; It Is a zirconium silicate. The diamond Is a crystallized form of carbon In this country zircon is found In Colorado. Idaho,.New Jersey. New York, North Carolina. Oklahoma, Oregon. Virginin nnd Washington — _ Historic Documents The original Decl unit lon <>t inde oendence and five pages of the orig Inal Constitution are on permanent ex blhltion in a shrine especially con st meted for them in the Library ol Congress. Washington .o— — Uncle Eben “De man wif a voice so big dat he drowns out de harmony," said Uncle Eben. “thinks de discord makes him de leader of de choir.”—Washington Star. Aids Protein in Wheat Protein content of winter wheat may be Increased one-third or more by ap jllcution of sodium nitrate to the field when the wheat Is heading, the De partinerf of Agriculture says.

o SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY Velvet Hats go at SI.OO and $2.50 each Children’s Hats at SI.OO each Just received a shipment of Silk, Satin and Felt Hats in all the new Sprint? colors. Reasonably priced. Mrs. Maud A. Merriman 222 South Fourth Street Decatur, Indiana

Oath of Office Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, of New York state, photographed as he subscribed tn the oath of office in the capitol at Albany. The Bible used in the ceremony is more than 200 years old. (Internationa! Newsreel)

“Ther's been so much controversy an’ publicity devoted to liquor that fully one-half o’ the present day booze holsteis begun out o' curiosity," declared a prominent hostess t'day. This is dandy weather t’ stay in th house an’ trace ancestry. —Abe Mat tin, Indianapolis News The last banquet of the first- semesScng, in Berne, were guests last evening at the Harry Knapp residence in this City. Miss Helen Dorwin returned Wednesday night to Indiana University, to resume her studies after a holiday visit at her home in this city. Deane Dorwin went to Indianapolis, Thutsday, on a business mission. Mrs. Betty Bell Wolfe has returned to her home in Marion, after an over night visit at the W. A. Lower h-cme. Mis. Wolfe also visited with her grandfather, Alex Bell, who is a patient at the Adams County Memorial hospital. ———o Get the Habit—Trade at Home, It Pays ‘fFellikenew LIFE IS FLOWING THROUGH MY BODY’ : Gary’s Leading Chef Gains Health And Happiness Through New Kon.jola; Gratefully Indorses It ' m*,., ” Mno, oiMiii i wz-»iv “I feel that it is my duty to convey to all sufferers my wonderful exper-1 ience with Konjola so that they may | learn of its amazing restorative pow-1 ers,” said Mrs. Mary Horrigan. the! chef of Gary's leading restaraunt, liv-1 ing at 4608 Roosebe!t Place, Gary, Indiana. “I was completely rundown in health. ■ All my ambition and energy had escap-! ed me. I felt tired and drowsy dur-1 ing the day and no more than an hour ' after starting work, it seemed an ini- ' possibility to continue. 1 was aide I to eat a meal only after preparing special foods to my appetite. Search for a system building medicine failed and it seemed that I would go through life the victim of a rundown and disordered system. "But soon after starting the Konjola treatment, all this was changed. Konjola went directly to the seat of the ailments and soon had the ailing I organs functioning more perfectly than in many years. My energy and > vigor was restored to me and now I : can work through the day without ! tiring. With renewed appetite I eat | three hearty meals a day and enjoy | them just like other normal people. Is that not marvelous?" Konjola is old in Decatur at Smith, Yager and Falk’s drug store and by all the best druggists in all towns i throughout this entire section.

Plan Shrine To Wilbur Wright At Newcastle, Ind. Newcastle, hid., Jan I (UP) • A I . up of business no-n have obtained an option on Hie five acre truel of land near here, where Wilbur Wright, co-inventor of the airplane, wjs born, for thi purpose ~l’ e.ecting a shrine to the aged inventor. It. H. Mclntyre, banker and H. It Evans, attorney, acting on the advice of other citizens, obtained the option for four months, dining widen time it was hoped one of several plan- will be accepted for financing the building of the mem rial. The original log cabin where Wright was Loi n has since been destroyed, hut windows and other parts of the house tea part of the new house w'hjch n w stands in its place. 0 Current Is of Benefit The National Geographic Magazine jays that while the Labrador current, g’hlch brings down Icebergs. Is a danger carrier. It does teem with marine life, affording breeding and feeding grounds for our best food fish o You are invited to attend the auction sale Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Bowers building. West Monroe street. 3 doors west of I’ostoffice. Students of Reppert Auction school. It Get the Habit —Trade at Home, It Pays

AN EASY WAY TO LOSE FAT Instead of abnormal exercise or diet, they combat a cause of excess fat. They supply an element Nature employs to turn food into fuel and energy. This method was discovered by research men Some two decades ago. It has for 20 years been embodied in Marmola prescription tablets. Millions of boxes have been taken, and almost every circle shows the results in new beauty, new health and vitality. The formula comes in every box, also the scientific reasons for results. So users have no fear of harm. Go learn now what Marmola does for excess fat, and why. Your druggist supplies it at $1 per box. Take four tablets daily and watch the change.

Morris 5 & 10c to $1 Stores Saturday Sale Saturday, January 5 CURTAIN GOODS A Large Assortment of Patterns, 1 (Ip Values from 10c to 20c yard per yard GLOVES HOSIERY Men’s Canvas Gloves 10c Infant’s Hose. Black, While Boy’s Jersey Gloves 20c and colors, all sizes, pair........ Men’s Jersey Gloves 20c Children's Hose, Black, White Oflp lien’s Leather Palm 25c Camel and Beige, pair BRIDGE LAMP, Complete without bulb $1.75 DRY GOODS WHITE ELASTIC Turkish Wash Cloths 5c I*4 inch White Elastic. 2 yards 5c Table Scarfs 25c 3-8 inch White Elastic, yard 5c Ladies’ Bloomers 39c 1-2 inch White Elastic, yard 5c Brassieres 25c 7-8 inch White Elastic, yard 10c LARGE GRANITE PANS ] Q c ALUMIN U M W A R E Water Pitchers 50c R <und Roasters SI.OO Covered Kettles 79c Tea Kettles SI.OO Double Boilers 89c * Oval Roasters sl-00 Percolators s9c VS ater Pail SI.OO COAL HODS 25c LARGE MAMMA DOLLS 50c HARDWARE MAZDA LIGHT BULBS Large Hand Saw 50c 15 Watt 20c Kitchen Saw . —25 c 25 Watt • 20c Keywav Saw 25c 40 Watt 20c H:u'k Saw 25c 00 Watt 22c LARGE ASSORTMENT OF VALENTINES ’ CANDY Our'Candy Department has been restocked with new candy, guaranteed to be pu e and fresh Spiced Straws, 1-2 oound 10c Small Jelly Beans, 1-2 pound 10c Biack Walnut Fudge, 1-2 pound.... 10c Or/nge Slices. 1-2 pound 10c Cocoanut Krunch, 1-2 pound 10c Chocolate Drops, 1-2 pound...- 10c Butter Scotch Wafer, 1-2 pound ... 10c Chewing Gum. 3 packages 10c SALTED PEANUTS, Pound j 5 c

* THE CORT : s»|. sn| ifi Tonight— Tomorrow Jfi “THE PHANTOM CITY” jfi Brand new kind cl Outdoor Adventure Drama with the King of rH Western Stars. Love in a haunted mine. Strange noises. Men,icing shadows. Two-gun Ken fighting the greatest fight of his -p ■n screen career. Tarzan the wonder horse doing a dozen new and 31 daring tricks. More shocks per minute than any mystery pic- 5m tuie we have shown this season. ADDED—7th chapter of "TARZAN THE MIGHTY." Comedy 10c—25c News -'ft SUNDAY 4 MONDAY—The Great "LILAC TIME." bn) I THE ADAMS Theatre! | TONIGHT ONLY ® ffi “BEAUTIFUL BUT DUMB” HS with PATSY RUTH MILLER and Be a great supporting cast. S 3 To (let Her Man Twas wise to be dumb and necessary gg Io be beautiful. Laughs and heart throbs. Comedy gg nnd drama! gQ fg A so— BOBBY VERNON in “WEDDING WOWS.” g ’ 10c 25c g Lfj SATURDAY—RANGER—the Wonder Dog—with Sam Nelson in Sei “TRACKED’’—Hard Riding and Hard Fighting! fig ir SUNDAY AND MONDAY—Tom Meighan in REX BEACH’S S “MATING CALL” —with Renee Adoree and Evelyn Brent. fiQ DEMOCRAT WANT ADS GET RESULTS

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