Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1929 — Page 5

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White Fluttery Frocks Favored

b J9—<U.R>— Herewith In described the glittering sashPALM BEACH. , |jnner ( i a nees in thte winter playground: w »' 0 gtt)red 1n the typical fluttery dance frock of chiffon The majority < bac k an() Bi()es These effects were vnr- ... <— ““Z". flared w ,lv achieve" I lhe leader, with the color range expressing more White a<*" 1 P ' ’ ’ There was a consideraKe representation of red in

th |*' t 'dTBprit. 8 prit. lace and chit- —- - - fU,ly in a purple chiffon whei'tbm effect was attained through women ! 111 Tttiwl in white, while one chose £*£ hostess’ dress ot white I m expressed new features, with ~ □ bodice and wide self sash tied "A larS bow at back, posed at the “rm ! w-“ Btline ’ The B “ rt 7“ Soned of two tiers cut in deep nrints Another member of the same Jut. wore a white chiffon dress, with several long floating points introduced at the sides and back. A chiffon gown in black was chosen by another member of this party, introducing back fulness, and very short in front, which is typical of the formal gowns she wears. A wrap of sheer Mack velvet, untrimmed, and in three-quarter length completed her costume.

iAs to silhouette, a significant observation was the favor for molded bodices, and the number of bustle elects frequently attained in printed taffeta. Fabries emphasized white satin, warp-printed taffeta, printed crape, this latter noted in white with varicolored flowers in all over design in a gown with accentuated back length and circular cut skirt. The Womens Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. Paul Edwards, Thursday afternoon, at two-thirty o'clock. The assistant hostesses will be Mrs. Forrest Elzey, Mrs. Erwin Elzey, and Mrs. Heber Humbarger. The members are asked to please take note of the change in the day. made on account of the Day of Prayer, which is to be held at the Presbyterian church, Friday. The Kings Heralds Society will meet with Marjorie Johnson, on Madison street. Saturday afternoon at twothirty o'clock. AH members are asked to attend this meeting and bring their dues. — The Shakespeare Club will meet I Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jesse Sutton, and Mrs. C. E. Peterson will have charge of the program. ART DEPARTMENT STUDIES INDIANA ART The Art Department of the Woman's Club held a most interesting study program last evening at the home of Mrs. D. ,f. Darkless on South Third street. Misses Effie Patton, Glennys Mzey, and Naomi Gilbert had charge of the program for the evening, which as based on a lesson from the book, "Art in Indiana.” Hollow5 its part of the program, Miss estiuL- ri le I,artin gave a most interdtcouat of her trip to the Hotter Art Salon exhibit in Chicago, Of ‘ ,,e eVeni,lß ' Mrs D J boßteßß aud herding Mrs ' Al “°' d Gerfe.Guy ; r ? rancil ° Lower a »d I ouy Browu as leaders »IU r f Moosehear < Legion at 7: 3o o'clock ■ r t! l gu ar , lodEC session the Moose hnn 1 1 “ r8llav evening, at fotitest sum 1 A 1 6:30 o'clock, a specie enter.' W "' be served a “ d wit „ lnment wui foii ° w ,h ° ' ltb for the winners. Mrs. o r "1? i '! e C lub will meet with Uoun at two n t eS ' Wednesd ay after--1 l *°dhirty o'clock. ‘ tl lass o£ the Parlors i.m WIH meet *« the church «’clodc Mrs r T*” 6 ut 7:30 Mrs. H H J.<s' Petp rson and •osses and MPs U t" d « Wm be the bos ‘ » a ’e ‘•harge of-ttm* 16 .^ iuues wi " '“embers ara la v^ Boeial hour ' All TO GIVE Thr F ).-' r BRid ge party for a are n,aifiu B plans 08 Tbursd ' r ! Rf ' p “ rty be g ivon sonic Dan m. !L ' b " la ''y -8. in the Mu- "" ‘»>ong' tL c“ T be ‘ Ug ,Us,ribut'"U'oue des rin- ,ueu,berß allt ' them from " Cke ' B lllav oL'afn era Star. The n ( -i f m ? mber ° £ the Eaßt ’ 35 eca fs. this nrh e . be ' ng s,,kJ tor uiein« Fiv<» , Ue to iDc,u <te refreshPlayed beJL^ meß ol Bli(Jgp win e -ire Pubtt at 7:30 oclock lbe public is invited to attend and

CLUB CALENDER Tuesday St. Marys Chorus Choir Benefit . Movie. Adams Theater. t Young Matron’s Club, Mrs. Carl I Schafer, 7:30 p. ni. W. C. T. U. Library, 2;30 p. m. ! D. 11. S. senior play, "Cat O' Nine . Tails,’’ D. H. S. auditorium. 8:15 p. m. i Delta Theta Tau social meeting. L Miss Mildred Keller, 6:30 p. m. Bridge and Luncheon, Country Club 2:30 P. M. Wednesday , Reformed Ladies Aid, church par- , lors, 2:30 P. M. Bona Fide Club, Mrs. Dr. Charles ’ 2:30 p. m. Shakespeare Club, Mrs. J. C. Sut- ! ton, 2:00 P. M. Zion Lutheran Missionary Society, 1 Mrs. Ben Anker. 2:00 I’. M. I Monday Night Club, Mrs. Clyde . Butler, 6:30 p. m. Historical Club, Mrs. Homer Lower. . 2:30 p. m. Thursday IT B. Ladies’ Aid, Mrs. Earl CridI er, 2:00 p.m. Triangle Class of Christian Sunday I school, Mrs. Harry Merryman, 7:80 , p. in. I J Civic Section call meeting, Library t’7 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Ladles Aid, Mrs. Merle Sheets, 2 p.m. W. O. M. L., Moose Home, 6:30 PM. Methodist W. F. M. S., Mrs. Paul . Edwards, 2:30 p. m. II Carpe Diem Club Mother s I’arty. i Mrs. Guy Brown. Eastern Star Valentine Party. Maso--1 nic Hall, 8:00 P. M , | Friday

Mt. Pleasant Bible Class, Jess Singleton, 8 p.m. Pocahontas initiation, Red MemHall, 7 p. m. Philathae Class, Baptist church parlors, 7:30 p. m. Saturday Mt. Pleasant Kings Heralds Society, Mrs. Bill Jones. 1:30 pin. Kings Heralds Society, Marjorie Johnson, 2:30 p. m. Monday Research Club, Mrs. 11. F, Callow. 2:30 P.M. Dramatic Club, Mrs. Frank Downs, 7:30 P.M. there will be prizes for both men and women. The committee in charge of the party includes Mrs. M. E. Hower. Mrs. B. R. Farr, Mrs Wm. Burdg. Mrs J. R. Blair, Miss Kathryn Durwin and Miss .Mary Burk. The Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed church, will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the church parlors. There will be business of importance and all members are requested to be present. Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs. Ed Mikler, Mrs. Martin Miller and Mrs. Floyd Arnold. “THE NORTH WOODS” TOPIC OF RESEARCH CLUB "The North Woods” was the paper read by Miss Nellie Blackburn, at the Research Club meeting, Monday afternoon, held at the home of Mrs. C. C. Pumphrey on Third street. Miss Blackburn took the state of Wisconsin, where she had visited, as her subject, and told many interesting details from her own personal experience. Sub-topics on the subject were given as follows, interspersed with the original paper: "The History of Wisconsin”, Mrs J. C. Sutton; "The Story of Paul Bunyan.” Mrs. Fred Heuer; “The Different Kinds of Trees in Vyiscotisin,” Mrs. C. D. Lewton; "Tlie Flowers of Wisconsin," Mrs. Eugene Runyon; “Winter Sports." Mrs. Fred Smith; "The Fam ous Blueberry Pies of Wisconsin,” Mrs, Carrie llaubold; "Ute Cedar Island Lodge,” where President Coolidge spent his vacation last, summer, was read, by Mrs. Charity Hooper; "The Shacker" by Mrs. Pumphrey; “The Lumberjacks.” Mrs. Henry Heller; "Agate Falls,” Mrs Dote Erwin; "Game Birds,” Mrs Dore Erwin; “Indian Reservations,” Mrs. R D. Myers; and "Mickey, the Beaver,” by Mrs. (j. L. Vance. Miss Blackburn, while visiting in Wisconsin, took many kodak pictures, which were of especial interest when passed among the ladies. The next meeting of 'he Clul> will be held next Monday with Mrs. 11. F. Callow, and Mrs. Dore Erwin will be leader. SO CHA REA VALENTINE PARTY Members of the So C ha Rea entertained their husbands and sweethearts

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laat evening at a Valentine party, | which proved to he one of the prettiest social affiant of the pre-Lenten season. Thu north parlors of tue Elk s home on North Second street, provided u delightful setting for tho long festive table which wus arranged there. Valentine covers with dainty red hearts, and cuplds with bows and arrows, covered the tables. The napkins were In similar design. Centering the table was an arrangement of red and white fluted crepe paper, which appealed as a huge valentine about fifteen indhes lull. These dainty arrangements interspersed the length of the table, decreasing in size as they neared the table's end. Between these Valentines were tall red tapers in crystal holders which furnished the soft lighting effect for the banquet. Nut cups were of red and white tilled with red candy hearts, and dain'y Valentine place cards marked covers at the table for Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ehinger, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bormann, Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Appleman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Zeser, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Kortenber, and Mr. ‘ and Mrs. Hubert Schmitt: Misses It--gina Murtaugh, Kathryn Oinlor. M:ni< 1 Murtaugh, Theresa Appleman, Dorothy Miller, and Helena Wehmeyer, and Messrs. Walter Gilllom ot' Berne, Bob Gass. Al Korb, of Delphos, Ohio, Dick Deininger, Lawrence Wolpert, and Gerald Durkin. At 6:30 o'clock, Patsy Fullenkamp. Dolores Omlor, Mary Meyers, and Cecelia Appleman served a most delicious dinner, over which Mis. Maude Dorwin had presided as cateress. The appointments of the dinner were carried out in Valentine , design with a red color predominating. The third course consisted of French pastry in heart design topped with a golden cupid. When all guests were seated, Mrs. Dick Ehinger, president of tlie club, extended a welcome to the guests of the evening with Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp and Mrs. Vincent Borman responding. Just before the third course was served, a mail man's; whistle was heard and Miss Patsy Fullenkamp entered bearing a huge Valentine box. fashioned of red fluted crepe paper with a profusion of red hearts festooned around the sides. The box contained an amusing Valentine for everyone present, which j afforded much amusement. Following the dinner, the men of the party adjourned to another room, where they : enjoyed a smoker while tables were: being arranged for Bunco. Partners > were found by matching dainty red heart tallies, which had part of the name of a popular song written on the ' lady's tally with the title completed on the tally of one of the gentlemen ! Nineteen games of bunco were played. and after each game, the man holding high score was sent to a postoffice. where he chose a daintily wrapped Valentine package from the table. Upon opening the package, he found himself the recipent of a lovely gift. This proceedure was continued until each gentleman present had traveled to the postoffice for a Valentine. After the play, the punches were counted and George Andrews and Raymond Keller received prizes for high score of the evening. The party proved a most delightful one and one long to be remembered by the husbands and sweethearts of the members, who were the honored guests of the evening. Pocahonta-t initiation will be held Friday evening at seven o'clock in the Red Mens Hall. After the initiation a pot-luck supper will be served, and each member who attends is asked to bring an article of food. LOYAL DAUGHTERS CLASS ENJOYS VALENTINE PARTY The Loyal Daughters class of the Christian church was entertained at a Valentine patty Monday evening, at

Or merely mince at things in a t halfhearted way? Stimulate their appetites with baking leavened with Calumet. / The best table tonic you’ve / a ever seen. And r member, / / the pleasure of eating /Ar ° / stimulates digestion —pro* motes health and happiness. -1 f DOUBLE actino \ •AWW K Snt« J

Out as Secretary < J T i K '•k -**•****»-> > fl U ■ , W i z V. nN Z * Political storms which have been revolving about the head of Mrs. O. O. Hammond while she was confidential secretary to Gov. Henry S. Johnson of Oklahoma, have finally forced her resignation. tlie home of Mary Kohls. Six members and two guests, Evelyn Kohls and Miriam Haley, were present. Bunco formed the entertainment of the evening. and the first prize was awarded to Miriam Haley, and Mrs. Oren Schultz was presented with the consolation prize. The refreshments, served by the hostess, were of Valentine appointments. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Mt. Pleasant church will meet with Mrs. Merle Sheets, Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. The Bible (Kass if the Mt. Pleasant. Sunday school will meet with Jess Singleton. Friday evening at eight o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Bill Jones will entertain the Kings Heralds Society of the Mt. Pleasant church. Saturday afternoon at one-thirty o'clock. The Triangle class of the Christian Sunday school will meet with Mrs. Harry Merryman. Thursday evening at seven-thirty o’clock. All members are requested to come and bring thirty cents. There will be a called meeting of the Civic Section of the Womans Club. Thursday evening, promptly at seven o’clock, at the Library. Special business will be brought before the Club, and each member is urged to be present. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Mrs. Earl Crider. Mrs. Roy Mumma and Mrs. Dick Harker will be the assisting hostesses. — Q Northcott Enters San Quentin Prison Today San Quentin, Calif., Feb. 12. (U.RI Gordon Stewart Northcott, doomed slayer of three southern California boys, entered San Quentin prison at 8:30 a. m. today. Northcott was in good humor and smiled at the newspapermen and prison attendants who accompanied him through the prison gates. o Get the Habit—Trade at Home. It Pays

COURT HOUSE Wife Seeks Divorce Bessie C. Haxby. residing south of Decatur, today filed suit in the Adams circuit court for a divorce from Arthur Haxby. The couple were married Deownber 18, 1907 and separated February 8, 1929. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant often struck and beat her, once causing her to suffer a nervous breakdown; that he became Infatuated with another woman; that he failed to support her and their children, and that, he abandoned her February 8. 1929. Mis. Haxby seeks a divorce, the custody of their two minor children; an allowance for the support of the children; alimony in the sum of SI,OOO and suit money. Attorney C. L. Walters, of Decatur, is counsel for thu plaintiff. Suit On Account Filed The (_'. P. Lesh Paper company, of IndianaptHte, has filed a suit on account in the Adams circuit court against the Economy Printing Concern demanding judgment for $2,500. Attorney J. T. Merryman, of Decatur, is counsel for the plaintiff. Real Estate Transfers Walter C. Martin etux to Ivan J. Richlson etux. lot 141 in Geneva, for ft Mary M. Cross to James M. Teeple, lot 262 in Geneva, for $1,900. Henry Dickerson to Roe Dickerson, lots 276, 281, 186 and 187 in Geneva, for $75. —o Personals Cal E. Peterson, Robert Helm and others from here will go to Indianapolis tomorrow to attend the annual convention of the Indiana Clothier's Association. Dick Heller went to Indianapolis

Fish FOR HEALTH EAT MORE FISH Bluefins Pike Perch Yellows Pickerel-Yellow and Blue Halibut White Fish Haddock Fillets Green Shrimp Fresh Turtle Smoked fish and all kinds of Spiced and Salt Bucket and Keg fish. Oysters and all kinds of can goods. 231 North Second St. Phone 110 CITY FISH MARKET

Just Arrived - New Spring Frocks HIGHLIGHTING THE NEW FASHIONS AND COLORS CIO MIT fiv The n<*w prints and solid color combinations rrOM s hat are smarter than ever before — high color ‘ ISM!*, /</ flat crepes—Georgettes with gay ruffles — tiers IsgKS&fii \JjLJ j vl\ and pleats. Tailored frocks of distinctive t a.. simplicity. ln rct *’ s °ft toned and brilliant blues, violets, |I in sunburn tan, almond and mint green, navy, brown and black. One and two-piece models. // \l| ' Womens sizes 36 to 48 Misses sizes 14 to 20 ■ (Our buyer hat juvt returned from the New Yoik Markets ■ . [/ where ht personally selected these new frocks.) OTII E R DRESSES At $12,50 to $16.50 Niblick & Co.

this afternoon to attend the mid-win-ter session of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson, of Fort Wayne, attended the T. P. A. meeting here last evening. "Well, sir, believe I’d try bein’ a Republican," said Gran'paw Bentley, 104, today, when some one asked him what he’d do if he had his life to live over. 1 never remember whether a pleasant woman wuz party or not —Abe Martin, Indianapolis News. Mrs. Jane Anderson, of Winona Lake, urrrlved Saturday for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Foughty. Mrs. Anderson recently celebrated her ninety-second birthday, and despite her age, is remarkably well and active, and made the trip here alone. Mrs'. B. J. Terveer In this city. Mrs. Wm. Dowling of Fort Wayne, visited last evening with her mother,

| THE CORT I ffi Free!—Chinaware Tonight—Free! S | “CELEBRITY” | A dramatic love romance of a Poetic Ring Battler UE with Robert Armstrong, Lina Basquetie, Ee Clyde Cook and good cast. QH He was mocked and jeered by the roaring crowd, so •H Kid Reagan entered the ring with his “mad up’’ and an) pounded his way Io lhe world championship, while lhe 9R girl he loved and who had broken with him, prayed MR for success. ' jK S COMEDY AND NEWS. X 10c 25c , | Tnursday & Fri.—May McAvoy in “The Little Snob.’’ | THE ADAMS Theatre | Tonight and Wednesday BENEFIT: ST. MARY’S CHORUS CHOIR an] Jfi Hn “INTER F E R E N C E ” with EVELYN BRENT, CLIVE BROOK, juE DORIS KENYON and Wm. POWELL Jfi Lenin lhe truth about INTERFERENCE, .this sulx’rb drama of the I’pperworld! A strange and absorbing DE t£ story in a gorgeous setting! Enacted by a wonderful m cast of characters’ Qu yfi This picture is now being shown in New York at $2.00. Added—Aesop’s Fables and Pathe News. IE 10c 25c a

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Mihs Marie Fisher, of Huutinflon, In vintting with her brother, John Finher in this city.

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