Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 60, Decatur, Adams County, 11 March 1929 — Page 5

■TwAvW Ipl \ |5 V // y/ U Afo A I] |\ /X MRS. JAMES R. BLAIR KI ffiUk //7 ft I TIP Jr Society Editor I j J1! Phono 1000

Clothes Os Many Colors

I nRK Mar B—<U.R)~' Among the interesting color variations re ■ NEW WKK. y men tione<l chestnut brown, u color to which ■ marked ln dre ” lcularly partial and purple which was a Lanvin favorite ■ voIrMUX wa-“ particularly i ■ this SpriuK bluw< ints i UF ive of .periwinkle, yellows especially those NllVy ’ 1 ’sic Hid tile orange end capucine family all are charmingly of * g d and important not alone because of their charm but because

jjZ the hearty endorsement of ’ I’d cannot be ignored this season ,iXh it has already a long ami eVe “« career. Black remains the thing f° r atornoon coau, ( Ser or not they are coupled with dresses. Printed silks show < evernj indication of repeating their 5L successes, but seem hardly < important than in the past. Vis again true that the importance j the ensemble cannot be overestiMte d so that in reviewing the style ( Impressions of these who were j present at the Paris openings and Uve completed their Spring collie- , tion here, it becomes evident that the Spring season is remarkable rather ] I for the continuity of Winter ideas I than the introduction of radically ] I different ones. The irregular skirt I line remains. and the use of ruchings, ; I puffings, and other embellishments, I become more important than in the | past. The molded line both in dresses and coats is the newest note. 1 The reappearance of shawls for evening also attracts attention and 1 becomes news. These shawls are L t Bianchiui inspiration. 1 EASTERN STAR BENEFIT BRIDGE TONIGHT j The Eastern Stars will sponsor a I benefit Bridge and Bunco party, to be ( I bdd this evening, beginning at 7:30 I o'clock, in the Masonic Hall. There j I will be prizes for both ladies and men in both games and the public is 1 oordially invited to attend. The admission price is 35 cents, this including the refreshments which will be served during the evening. Those : who have not secured tickets beforehand, may get tickets at the door as ► they enter. PROGRAM FOR W. C. T. U. MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the I Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in the Library Auditortom, Tuesday afternoon. The follow- . ing program will be rendered: Devotioniils— Mrs. Fred Linn I Talk ou Sabbath Observance —Rev. A. t R. Fledderjolrann j Piano Duet—Mrs. Fred Smith and t Miss Mildred Akey Current Events —Mrs. Fred Litterer. A good attendance is desired and | the public is cordially invited to attend the meeting. s entertains 1 WITH dinner party 1 Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Thomas enter- 1 tallied, last evening, at their home on 5 South Third street, at a dinner party of pretty appointments. Four tables, 1 set with white linens and cut crystal" 1 ’ere arranged in the living room of the home. Colorful combination place ®rds and tallies marked covers for ! Mr- and Mrs. Dick Heller, Mr. and ‘ Mrs. James Blair, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. 1 Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Neptune, 1 Mt and Mrs. Byford Macy, Mr. and ' Mrs. Max Kidd, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce 1 omas and Mifas Kathryn Dorwln 1 *“'! Albert Gehrig. The hostess was ' listed by Louise Haubold and Kathr>u Kauffman in serving a delicious , li “;® UrSe dlnner - Following the HridT’ tal),eß were arranged for R» and us the resultant score, Blair rece >ved the ladies’ ' the !■ ‘'"o' Dr Glen Ne Ptene received gentleman’s prize. Monroe couple J ertain at dinner rot enter! Mrs ’ John r >oyd, of Monti! dinn alne d at a six o'clock chickRev LT M* lUrday eveniu g, for tile lighter FH? s h M ' F ° S,er an<l o la w ’ll J Udbetl *: Mr. and Mrs. Z. ete U Mr a ' ld ,la '>ghter. Marguor Mr sL, L V s ' E W ' Busche and Satlle Scherer, of Decatur. Postponed't'hJ■ l ' C, . a TaU Alulnni I,ilve iug until i ll Tegular March meetb until next month. Br «tliren!i r n,‘ e ! a,eß o£ tlu! Unite<l su Pl>er at 1 11081 u Vol-luck i*igat7-’”i parsonage, this cvenrc(luest(S|Vxk AII niem ber 3 are their dues. preßeut “«<> bring ► Soi 'iely "oT't J.'p p f f !Jlc ladies' Aid —- - le beformed church has

TRI KAPPA STYLE SHOW 35. -Wed.-Thurs.

CLUB CALENDER Monday Triangle class of Christian Suilday school, Sylvia Ruhl, 7:30 p m. Intermediates of U. B. church, church parsonage, 7:30 p. m. Evangelical Mens Brotherhood, church parlors, 7:30 p. m. Pythian Needle Club, K. of P. Home following lodge. Practice of Pythian Sisters officers and degree team, Pythian home, 7:30 p. m. Art Department, Mrs. John T. Myers 7:30 p. m. Monday Night Club, Mrs. Floyd Enos, 6:30 P. M. Benefit Bridge and Bunco Party Masonic Hall. 7:30 I’. M. Research Club, Mrs. Eugene Runyon, 2:30 P. M. Tuesday W. C. T. U., Library 2:30 P. M. Rebekahs, Homo committee, after Loge. Reformed W. M. S., Church Par lors, 2:30 p. m. Young Matron's Club, Mrs. Ervin Miller, 2:30 P. M. Civic Section. Library, 7 p. m. St. Patrick's Bridge, Country Club, 2:00 p. m. Wednesday Tri Kappa Style Show, Adams Treater. Bona Fide Club. Mis. Noah Fry. 2:30 p. m. Historical Club, Mrs. Heber Humbarger, 2:30 P. M. Zion Lutheran Missionary Society, ■ Mrs. Frank Braun. 2:00 p. m. Shakespeare Club, Mrs. Dan Sprang. 2:00 P. M. Thursday Tri Kappa Style Show, Adams Treater. Progressive Workers Class, Mrs. Vernor Arnold, 7:30 P. M. Phoebe Bible Class, Mrs. Ervin Miller, 7:30 P. M. Friday Box social and fun festival. Pleasant Mills school building. been postponed from Wednesday of this week, to Wednesday, March 20. All members are requested to note, the change. The Rebekah Home committee will hold a meeting Tuesday evening imnueiliately fJbUowing the lodge session. There will be business of importance and a full attendance of the membership is desired. Hostesses lot the evening will lie Mrs. Sam Black ami Mrs. Noah Frye. MRS. MILTON EDGELL SURPRISED ON BIRTHDAY The home of Mr and Mrs. Milton Edgell was lhe scene of a delightfulparty, last evening when a number of relatives and friends gathered to assist Mrs. Edgell in celebrating het birthday anniversary. All gathered at tho home about 5:30 o'clock with well filled baskets and a delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed. Mrs. Edgell was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Those attending were: Mr. ami Mrs Milton Edgell and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Edgell and daughter Colleen; Mr. and Mrs. Dora hdgel and daughter Elaine; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jaberg; Mr. and Mrs. Brice Roop and daughter Donnabell; and Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Brown and children. ENTERTAINS AT SUNDAY DINNER Isaac Everett entertained, Sunday, at his country home, south of the city, with a twelve o'clock dinner Covers were laid for twenty-six of the immediate relatives including Mr. and Mrs.. Lester Everett and family, of Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. R. H Everett ami family, of Pleasant Mills; Mr. ami Mrs. H. A Everett and family of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mis. John EVeretl and Mr. and Mrs. Cal Peterson of Decatur; and Miss Winona Everett, and Jess Erp, of Decatur, and Arthur Everett, of Fort Wayne. LADIES AID PLANS SUPPER The Calvary Ladies Aid Society met al the church for their regular monthly meeting During the business session it was decided lo hold a cafeteria supper in the church basement, Friday evening. After the business scs-

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT MONDAY, MARCH 11,1929.

slon refreshments were served by tho hostesses, Mrs. Clara Hays and Mrs. Etta. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schafer had as their guests over the week-end, Mr. aud Mrs. Herb Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. James Casey, of Auburn, and their son, Chalmer Schafer of this city. The Bona Fide Club will meet with Mrs. Noah Fry at her home ou Monroe street, Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock. PROGRAM FOR REFORMED W M. S. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Reformed church will meet. Tuesday afternoon in the .church parlors. Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Dallas Goldner will be the leaders in charge of the following program: Devotionals—Mrs. Walter Deitsch

Outlook of Missions —Mrs. Mary Miller Chapter Study—Mrs. A. R. FledderJohann. Stewardship—Mrs. Ferd Litterer Business—Mrs. Ed Miller. Hostesses for the afternoon include Mrs. Archie Foley. Mrs. John Beineke Mrs. Joe Kiess, Mrs. Curt Fritzinger, and Mrs. Floyd Hunter. The annual election of officers will also be a feature of the afternoon’s meeting.

Mrs. Ervin Miler will bn hostess, Tuesday evening to the members of the Young Matron's Club, at 7:30 clockThe members of the Phoebe Bible class will be entertained, Thursday evening, by Mrs. Ervin Miller at 7:30 o'clock. The Triangle class of the Christian Sunday school will meet with Sylvia Ruhl on Vine street, this evening at seven-thirty o'clock. The Progressive Workers Class of United Brethren Sunday school will meet Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Arnold. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS WITH DINNER-BRIDGE Mr. and Mrs Frank Rowley were host and hostess to a St. Patrick's Din-ner-Bridge of very pretty appointments, last evening, at their apartment on South First street. Tall green tapers centered the small tables, and clever St. Patrick's talies and place cards marked the evoers for the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Kirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gentis. Mr. and Mrs Wm. Lenhait, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Saylors, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Linn, Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Porter. Mr and Mrs. Lewis Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gerberding. all of this city; Mr and Mrs. David Hensley, Mr- and Mrs James Hemming. Miss Veronica Anker and Lawrence Linn, of Fort Wayne. A most delicious three-course dinner prepared by Mrs. Maude Dorwin was served, the last course consisting of green French pastry ami mints. At the conclusion of the dinner, the tables were arranged for Bridge, and after five games, lhe ptizes for high score were awarded to Miss Veronica Anker and William' Lenhart, while Mrs. Leo Kirsch was [ presented with the consolation prize Punch was served throughout the evening. o Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Os Priest Canton. Ohio, Mar. 11.—fll.R) —Mrs. Mary Guerrieri, 27, pleaded not guilty today to a charge of first degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting yesterday of Rev. Father Joseph Riccardi, pastor of St. An I thony's Catholic church here. The priest was shot by the woman, a parishioner, in the vestibule of the church, shortly after last mass. In a written confession to police, in which she admitted the shooting the woman said tho priest had mistreated her small daughter, Palmena, but a physician's examination of the girl did no', support the mother's charge. Canton, 0., March 11.—fU.R? Mrs. Mary Guerrieri, 27, today faced a first degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of Rev. Joseph Riccardi, 32, as he concluded 8 o'clock mass Sunday morning in St. Anthony’s Catholic church here. Despite long questioning by police Mrs. Guerrieri still clung to her spiry —that she shot Father Riccardi for alleged abuse of her live-year-old daughter, Palmena. As parishioners filed oul of the church yesterday. Father Riccardi was detained by Mrs. Guerrieri in the vestibule. A short conversation followed. Five shots rang out and Father Riccardi crumpled to the floor, mortally wounded. Two of the five bullets found their mark—one in the priest's neck and the other in his abdomen. He died last night following an operation for the removal of the Ifullets. Not Uncommon Error "One of lofty mind." said HI Ho, the sage of Chinatown, “may fall into error by assuming that his Ideals are shared by those who have not even tried to understand them." —Washington Star.

Program For Children’s Division Institute Arranged The following program has been arranged for the two-day session of the Children’s Division Institute to be conducted in the Methodist, churches at Pleasant Mills and Geneva, Wednesday and Thursday, by Miss Nellie C. Young, superintendent of the children's division of the Indiana Council of Religious Education: At Pleasant Mills, March 13 2:00 P. M. Song—Congregation. Devotionals—Rev; H. E. Forbes, Bobo M. E. Duet—Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shifferly— Calvary Evangelical. Address—Miss Nellie C. Young, State Children's Division Superintendent. Song—Congregation. Closing Prayer. 7:30 P. M. Instrumental duet—Pleasant Mills M. E. Church Devotionals—Rev. A. E. Burk, Pleasant Mills M. E. Music — First Menuonlte Church, Berne. Address Miss Young. Music—Bobo' Quartette. Offering. Music — Berne. March 14—M. E. Church —Geneva 9:30 A. M. Song—Congregation. Devotionals — Rev. Barton, M. E. Church. Duet —Rev. and Mrs. Barton. Teaching Demonstration — Primary and Junior Children, Miss Young. Closing Prayer. 2:00 P. M, * , Song. Devotionals —Rev. Luck, U. B. Church. Music—Mrs. Kenneth Shoemaker. Address —Miss Young. Offering. Closing Prayer. o — Wills Kept on Record Lawyers and searchers in titles frequently apply for permission to scru tlnize old wills In the records of the New York Surrogates’ court, in some cases where the influence of the dead hand Is still felL Often they play s part in resolving title to a piece of property that may have been originally secured from the first Indian resident of Manhattan or granted later by the Dutch or by King Charles or King James. o Facts About Columbus Christopher Columbus did not die in prison, as many seem to suppose Neither did he die In poverty The story, often repeated, that he died in utter destitution Is merely one of the many legends with which bls blog raphy Is distorted. His will Indented that he possessed considerable wealth at the time of his death at Valladolid In 150 G. o Sabbath in Mexico Mexico has what is known as the "Continental Sabbath." It Is much more a day of change from the usual occupations than It is a day of rest For this reason, and l>ecause so many people are unemployed on the Sabbath, It is quite common to have elec lions and other political functions on this day.

o— — Really Simple Problem To work out our life problems we need to add love, subtract hate, mul Uply good, and divide between truth and error.-Jnnet T t’oleman. o— —-—* A card received by friends of Mr and Mrs. J. H Tettinan. of Son’ll 1 hird Rose and Sebastian Wellman, east of Portland, visited with Mrs. Herman Ulman, who is a patient at the Adams County Hospital, yesterdat Mr. and Mrs. Oren Schultz spent Sunday in Van Wert. Mr. Allen Kiggins, of Van Werl. Ohio, is spending a few days with his n< phew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Oren SchultzS. E. Snamp, local agent ot the Nickel Plate railroad in Decatur, went to Kokomo today to attend the funeral of W. J. Carrol, oldest agent on the Nickel Plate road Misses Jeanette Clark aud Dessolee Chester were Saturday visitors in Fort Wayne. Miss Betty Erwin, student at the Indianapolis Teachers College, visited over Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dore Erwin, in this city. Misses Kathryn Darwin, Maude Anderson, Mildred Kelley and !■ lorine Michaud, and Mesdames Harry Knapp and James R Blair were Saturday visitors in Fort Wayne. Miss Dessolee Chester motored to Van Wert. Ohio. Sunday, where she met her mother, Mrs. J. H. Chester, of Antwerp, Ohio, and brought her to Decatur. Mrs. Chester will be a guest of her daughter at the Leigh Bowen residence on West Madison street, for seveial days. She is recuix rating from injuries sustained in a fall down a flight of cellar steps, which she experienced a few weeks ago.'

street, who are sojourning with Mr. Tettman's sister in Los Angeles, California. stated that they had been having u fine time, but expected to start on the homoward trip about the thirteenth of March, arriving In Decatur about the first of April. They stated that the weather they ure enjoying now In California is about like June weather in Indiana. Mis. Celeste Neptune, of Toledo, Ohio, was a guest over th<- week-end at the James Arnold residence in this city. J. G. Niblick is attending to business in Detroit sos a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller have returned from a visit to Miami, Florida, and Washington, D. C. At Miami, 'they enjoyed the hospitality of the Watson Hotel, of which J. J. Holm, former Decatur man, is manager, a delightful place to live. Mrs. Helm is in charge of the Park Lane apart-1 ments al the lieach aud they take pleasure in showing visitors the | many wonderful sights in lhe great winter play ground. Miss Rose Conter was a visitor at ; the home of her brother. John Conter,: in Detroit over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France, of Gary, motored here Saturday afternoon for a short visit with relatives. The Glen Park News, published in i Gary, in a two-column article with . streamer head announces the candidacy of R. O. Johnson for the repub-: lican nomination for mayor of Gary. He served in that position a number of years, having been twice elected. He lias many Ixwsters and backers in that section and the News predicts a victory. Mr. Johnson was forced' out of office during his seepnd term j ’and is desirous of coming back. L. C. Waring was a Fort Wayne' visitor over Sunday. Burl Harruff. of San Bernardino. California, will arrive in this city Tuesday for a visit with his mother. Mrs. Susie Harruff and his brother. Orval Harruff. Mrs. Harruff has been ill for the las* several weeks. Miss Ruth Vizard, teacher in the city schools, is confined to the Herb Kern residence on Fifth street, with illness. Lyle Mallonee and Bud Magley visited in Huntington, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ixisc and chil dren, Margaret ami Billy, visited in Fort Wayne, Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murray. Donald aud Lyle Fee returned to their homes in Indianapolis last, evening. after a visit in this city over th- - k-end. Miss Monai Butler was a guest, Sunday, of friends in Huntington. Mrs. John Meyers, North Fourth s reet. has returned home from California. where she visited since before the holidays, with her son. Jacob Meyers. Miss Helen Gerber has returned lo Fort Wayne after visiting over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Gerber, in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Clareuce Berber returned home, Saturday evening, from Indianapolis, where they attended the State Automobile Insurance convent'on, which was in session March 7, 8, and It at the Claypool Hotel. Wm. O'Brien, of St. Marys. Ohio, visited with relatives and friends in Decatur. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Elkins, of Marion, were guests over the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd O'Brien in this city. Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews visited. Sunday, in F>>rt. Wayne. Herbert Fuhrman, who is employed in Fort Wayne, spent Sunday at h's home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Swearingen, of Fort. Wayne, spent Sunday with relatives in this city. Mr. Sweringen is in the insurance business in that city Charles Hite, local business man. has been confined to his home, buffering with an infected tooth. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Engle, son John and daughter Ruth, have returned home fr in Detroit, where they visited over the week-end. Dr. Hairy Jones, of Berne, was a visitor in Decatur, today. Mis. Virgil Cox of For’ Wayne visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyers, who reside on Seventh si reel. Mis'- Mary Macklin has accepted a position as night, supervisor at the county hospital at. Huntington. Miss Macklin visited in this city over the week-end. with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Macklin.

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. ARRIVALS Mr. und Mrs. Harry Stults, 622 Cleeviand street, are the parents of a girl baby which was born this morning at the Adams County Memorial hoapital. The little miss has been named Beverly Lou. This Is the first child in the Stults family. —o B*4i**««;*****E * HOSPITAL NOTES * K*»¥¥*******K J. D. Winteregg, of Berne, underwent. a major operation this morning

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at the Adams Couuty Memorial hospital. Mrs. Maggie Longeuberger. of Monroe, underwent a minor operation Saturday morning at the Adams County Memorial hospital. Mrs. Effie Jones, Decatur route three, is a medical patient at the local hospital. Pete Whitright has gone to Dayton, Ohio, where he entered the Government. hospital tor an operation.

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