Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 9 April 1929 — Page 5

7 ll W MRS. JAMES R. BLAIR ®mk (JI HI |liySociety Editor JJ Phone 100 C /• ? S, [w V / k

Berets And Jeweled Necklaces Are Chic

• YORK Apr. 9.—(U.R) —Spring comes to Paris earlier than it comes Nl v ri< which makes for keener interest in hearing what is being worn to N n ' v ' ofk • , , luncheons and teas there. , Hns list on a recent sunny day, any number of little felt berets were " "' on of sartorial distinction. Rcboux' little brown felt beret was won ’ by *""' scor)ng the greatest success. Reports from the Riviera have vocue of this 11 tie hat inspired, if not actually copied, fn in dwelt upon the wgue —

' hp berets worn by Basque peasants. Anther outstanding style impres91„n as reported from Paris are the lar ge necklaces composed of brightly ‘.lored stones which were laundted by several of the couture at their Naturally every one expects these necklaces to be quickly popularized, the fate of so many effective fashions but at the moment French women of distinction are finding them helpful in filling in the gap between hat brim and furless coat, since so many coat collars are neglegible. Certainly the necklaces are most attractive when reflecting the color of the costume with which they are worn, or when instead of reflecting the color they intensify it by an effective contrast. The Mt- Pleasant Bible class will meet at the home of Rev. Blocker, Friday evening at eight o’clock. A potluck supper will be served. i BETA SIGMA ALPHA’S ENJOY CHICKEN DINNER The members of the Beta Sigma Alpha fraternity enjoyed a chicken dinner, last evening, in the Beta Sig- | ma Alpha rooms. The committee in charge of the party, which comprise,! of Herman Lankenau, Forrest Zimmerman and Everett Sheets, served | the most delicious meal, after which the birthday of Clarence Beavers was celebrated. The regular business sesI sion was held during which the parts ' for the characters in the play, “Aunt Lucia.'’ which is to be given by the Beta Sig members, May 2 and 3, were assigned. ENTERTAINS SORORITY WITH DINNER BRIDGE Misses Naomi Durkin and Mildred Niblick were hostesses, last evening, at 6:30 o'clock, at the Durkin home on Mercer avenue, to the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. The hotne was attractively decorated with jonquils and forsythia in modernistic bowls and vases. Crystal bowls of the Spring flowers centered the small tables where dainty floral place cards marked covers for the guests. Little umbrellas of "April Shower" design furnished attractive favors for each guest. A most delicious three-course dinner was served by the hostesses. Following the dinner, a short business session was held and Miss Kathryn Hyland, president of the sorority, was elected as business delegate to the national convention of the sorority to be held at West Baden in June, and Miss Naomi Durkin was elected social delegate. The tables were then arranged for Bridge and as the result of the evening’s games, Miss Jeanette (lark; and Mrs. Harold Smith received the prizes for high score. They "ere awarded with lovely prizes wrapped in modernistic design. ENTERTAINS WITH DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Roy Runyon entertained at six o'lock dinner, Monday evening, at their home on Ritgg street, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leorge Collins of Fort Wayne. The Mt. Pleasant Ladies’ Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon «t two o’clock with Mrs. Chancey Sheets. The Women of Mooseheart Legion, * their meeting Thursday evening in 16 Moose home, will have as their uest, Mrs. Mahoney, deputy grand -sent, of Indianapolis. At six o'clock, * delicious pot-luck supper will be by the h °stesses, after which e nitiation will be conferred upon ■ ' la candidates. Later, tables will arranged for bingo and prizes will nei| K f Ven A K00( l time has been plannair f 1,1 Wbo a * ten d, and all legion | ’ s are requested to be present. TRI Kappa St * Te CONVENTION be h!’i rri KaPP a state convention will in lu(ii anapolis, April 18 and I cers f Whicll tin,e delegates and offiatten.i nine, iy-five chapters will ’entinn he ,, various events of the con- 1 as Mildred Llddy will act ; and <J Kate flnm th® Decatur chapter ning i' ' ral members are plan Mrs a attend ’ among whom will be I Mrs’u T Mlsb Mad S e Hite, and Mrs P M^ Cy ’ Mrs ' Herman Myers ness f aU Saurer - The first busi®orn;r°’d Will held Friduy gra m has h' a V . ery ’“teresting pro- ( event nr b ? en planne d, one of the j p riday aft? r hlCh WiU be a tea ’ given ( • afternoon from 3 to 5 o’clock, <

CLUB CALENDER Tuesday Evangelical Christian Endeavor welner roast and hike, 5:30 p. m. Country Club Bridge and Thimble party, 2:30 P. M. Christian Endeavor of U. B. Church ' Mrs. Frank Bohnke, 7:30 P. M. U. B. Otterbein Guild, Melvina Williams, 7:30 p. m. Civic Section of Woman’s Club, Library, 7 p. m. 1 Carpe Diem Club, Mrs. Floyd Enos, 7:30 p. m. Wednesday Mt. Tabor Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. ; Ben Colter, 8 p. m. Bona Fide Club, postponed one week Five Hundred Club, Mrs. Fred Ashbaucher, 7:30 p. m. Zion Lutheran Missionary Society, 1 Mrs. Paul W. Schultz. 2:00 p. m. Shakespeare Club, Mrs. Rose Christen, 2:00 P M. Red Wing Bunco Club, Mrs. Grant Fry, 2:00 p. m. Historical Club, Mrs. Wilson Beery, 2:30 p. m. Thursday U. B. Ladies’ Aid Society, Mrs. O. P. Mills, 2:30 p. m. Mt. Pleasant Ladies’ Aid Society, Mrs. Chancey Sheets, 2 p. m. O. E. S. Initiation, Masonic Hall 7:30 P. M. Calvary Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. E. W. Jackson, 1 p. m. U. B. Progressive Workers Class, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shackley, 7:30 p. m. So Cha Rea, Miss Helene Wehmeyer. 7:30 p. m. Dinner Bridge Club, Mrs. J. R. Blair, 6:30 p. m. Adams County W. C. T. U. annual institute, M. E. church, all day. Friday Union Chapel C. I. C. Class, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Walters, 7:30 p. m. Ben Hur Tirzah Club, following lodge. Mt. Pleasant Bible class, Rev. Blocker, 8 p. m. at the Governor's mansion, by Mrs. Harry G. Leslie, wife of the Governor. Friday evening, a banquet will take place in the Riley room of tho Claypool hotel, followed by the dance, led by Gov. and Mrs. Harry G. Leslie. The business session will continue Saturday morning, and addresses will be given by various stale officials. The principal address will be given by Dr. G. Bromley Oxnam, president of DePauw university. The convention will close with the election of officers for the next two years. ENTERTAINS MONDAY NIGHT CLUB Mrs. Felix Graber was hostess, Monday evening, at her home on North Walnut street, to the members of the Monday Night club, at a delightful spring party. At 6:30 o'clock, a most delicious two course dinner was served by the hostess. Dainty floral design place cards marked covers at a large dining room table. A huge bouquet of American Beauty roses centered tho table, and each guest received a rose as a favor. The second course of the dinner was ice-cream molded in thp shape of a rose. Following the dinner, six games of bridge were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Herbert Kern and Mrs. Ed Boknecht. The next meeting of the club will be held in two weeks with Mrs. Herb Kern as hostess. The United Brethren Ladies Aid society will meet, with Mrs. Ollie Mills, Thursday afternoon at twothirty o’clock. Mrs. Frank Bohnke and Mfs. Harry Poling will be assistant hostesses. The C. I. C. Class of the Union Chapel Sunday school will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Walters, Friday evening at seven-thirty o’clock. LADIES CHORUS TO GIVE CONCERT The Ladies’ Chorus of the First Mennonite church of Berne, will give a concert a tthe Reformed church in Vera Cruz next Sunday evening. April 14, at seven-thirty o’clock. The public is cordially invited to attend. 0 _ Railroad Fireman Killed Kokomo. Ind., April 9 —(UP) -Don Clifton, 37. Logansport, Pennsylvania Railroad fireman, was killed here today when the door of a freight car struck his cabin in passing.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1929.

MORE CAVALRY SENT TO BORDER Patrol Force Along Mexican Line Increased; Federals Start New Drive Washington, Apr. 9. —<U.R)~A squadron of cavalry has been ordered from Fort Bliss, Tex., to Hachita, New Mexico, to protect American interests in that quarter, Major General William Lassiter informed the war department. today. He said cavalry troops from the first cavalry brigade at Fort Clark, Texas, were now on patrol duty in the vicinity of tho Pecos and Devils rivers west of Del Rio, Texas. El Paso. Tex., Apr. 9.—(U.R>—A new Mexican federal force, organized at El Porvenir, across the international line from Fort Hancock, Tex , was pushing toward Juarez today, with capture of that border point its ultimate federal (’sources reported here. The new army, composed of about, 300 men, planned first to capture Guadalupe, 40 miles east of Juarez. The federals at 9 a.m. were at San Ignatio, eight miles from Guadalupe, the advices said, and rebels were reported to have abandoned the latter town, Bering to Juarez. Reports from Juarez said General Marcelo Caiaveo, governor of Chihuahut, arrived in Juarez this morning on a special train with his staff ami detachments of cavalry and infantry. He denied Chihuahua city had been evacuated. ’£¥¥¥¥¥¥¥*¥¥*&; * HOSPITAL NOTES * 55 Mrs. Adrian Jackson street, underwent a major ' operation this morning at the Adams County Memorial hospital. Her condition is very critical. Timothy Coffee, corner of Monroe and Fifth street, was removed last night to the Adams County Memorial hospital, for medical care. o Bids Received On Two State Highway .lobs Indianapolis, April 9—(UP) —P. B. Putnam, of Fort Wayne submitted a low bid of $144,810.58 for bituminous macadam resurfacing of 7.54 miles on roads 3 and 18 in Jay and Wells counties or $101,388.18 ofr rock asphalt wearing course. The Hays construction Co., of Indianapolis also submitted a low bid of $131,706.19 for a different type of surfacing on the same project. o • Train Rider Confesses Part In Bank Robbery Cleveland, O. April 9—(UP) —His ride on the blinds interrupted by Nick el Plate railroad detectives here Homer ’’Speck" West felt sure they had something on him. He volunteered the information that he tok part in a bank robbery February 1, at Farmersburg, Indiana. Detective sergeant Arthur Simmons surprised at the information wired - the sheriff of Sulivan, county Indiana. The sheriff will call for the 23 year old man tonight. 0 Finds Housewives Walk 3 To 9 Miles Every Day Burlington, Vt., April 9 —(UP) — Housewives, in accomplishing their daily tasks, travel from 3 to 9 miles per day. This was revealed through tests made by the Extension Service of the University of Vermont and state agricultural college. The tests were conducted over a period of a week with a group of 30 women equipped with pedometers.. It was found that most of the distance was covered in the kitchen, and by rearranging and grouping equipment, the extension service reduced the milage by one half to two-thirds. o — Marriage No Joke, Texas Couple Find Lubbock, Tex., April 9 — (UP) — Marriage may be a joke to some people but to one Lubbock couple it wasn’t that at all. A petition for annulment of marriage was filed in district court here. The petition stated that the couple had been induced by friends, to marry as a joke, and that after one day of the airangement they decided that matrimony was far too serious to be taken lightly. It was said that never had the two lived as man and wife. Decision was reserved. o — I. U. To Have New Chemistry Building Bloomington. Ind., April 9 —(UP) — Indiana University is to have a new three-story chemistry building to cost $369,000. Decision for the new structure was reached at a meeting of the university board of trustees, who will advertise for bids as soon as plans and specifications are agreed upon. President Bryan announced re-ap pointmeut as trustees for three years terms of Charles M. Niezer, Frank H. Hatfield, and Ira C. Batman.

/vTowii Talk

The Decatur plant of the Genet al Electric company is now operating on an overtime schedule. The factory runs nine and two-thirds hours each day, except on Saturday, when it closes at noon. The force of employees go to work at 7:20 a. nt. and closing time is at six o’clock. Extra hour work Is necessary to catch up with orders. Rev. R. W. Stoakes, pastor of the First Methodist church in this city, has returned from Logansport, where lie attended the Methodist conference. Rev. Stoakes has been returned to the local pastorate. The bonds on the Leo road in Allen county will lie sold on April 16. The firm of Macklin and Zehr of this city have the contract to build five miles of the road, the contract price being $124,969. Work on the construction of the road will start about April 20. The Catholic boys will lie given a , tine entertainment at the fathers and sons meeting to he "held Wednesday evening at the K. of C. hall. M. J. Mylott, chairman of the meeting is arranging an interesting program. A lunch will be served at 6:30 o’clock. Mrs. Theodore Oraliker and daughter Betty and Wai Wemhoff motored to Greenville, Ohio, yesterday, where they viisted with their sister, Mrs. Charles Pilliod, and called on Miss Esther Pillood, who is critically ill with complications. David Schwartz of Berne was a business visitor in this city today. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kooken, Miss Alma Kooken and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kooken of Hammond, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adler, Sunday. A. R. Holthouse and A. R. Stuckey visited in Fort Wayne today. A. P. Swin of Huntington, while on his way to Lima, Ohio, visited with John Oswalt and son Ira, in this city. Raymond Harting who has been a patient at the Adams County Memorial hospital following an attack of illness last week, was taken yesterday afternoon, to his home on North Third street. He is improving nicely and is expected to be at his place of business, tomorrow. Several local baseball fans are planning on attending the game at Fort Wayne Wednesday afternoon between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Fort Wayne Chiefs. Miss Mary Kathryn Schug returned to Western College at Oxford. Ohio, to resume her studies after spending a week’s vacation with her parents in this city. Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth is con- . fined to his homo with a case of “old fashioned mumps." Charles Levine of Cleveland. Ohio was a business visitor in Decatur today. Herman Myers of this city was a business visitor in Richmond Indiana today. Cooler weather was on the weather man's bill-of-fare for Decatur and this community today. The temperature dropped about 15 degrees. Weather forecasters say the temperature drop is only temporarily. Harold Niblick. U. S. Drummond and Earl Rex are laying the new linoleum in the county treasurer's office today The new fixtures and cabinets will be erected tomorrow and the office will be completely redecorated soon. Ed. Ashbaucher, treasurer, announced today that the work would not necessitate the closing of his office and that he would observe the regular office hours. Dave Schwartz of near Berne was a business visitor in Decatur today. Several clues concerning the robbing of the West End restaurant Saturday night are being traced down today by local police officers and it is thought that the robbers will be apprehended soon. Mrs. Dick Ehinger and mother, Mrs. J. C. Miller went to Fort Wayne today where they visited with Sain. C. Miller and family. Miss isabell Cloud and Frank DeVor visited in Monroeville, Sunday evening. Roy Runyon who has been ill for the past two weeks, is improved, and to be at his place of business again. Mr. and Mrs. George Collins of Fort Wayne visited Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Runyon, at their home on Rugg street. Ther wuz a time when everybody wanted a boy baby because he’d soon be self-sustainin’ but today it's the girls who strike out fer 'emselves. I don't know what to think o' modern dancin' since even a girdle is in the way. - Abe Martih, Indianapolis News I’. W. Smith of Richmond, Indiana attended to business interests here today. The city force is replacing the lamp post at the corner of Jefferson and Second streets recently knocked off by an automobile. The new one has been so reinforced that it will be just too had for the next car that decides to mix up with it. Ray Keller motored to Fort Wayne Monday night where he attended to business interests. Amos Hirschey of Berne made a business trip to Decatur yesterday afternoon. Harry Sheets of Fort Wayne visited friends in this city Monday. Bob Snyder of Van Wert. Ohio, was in Decatur yesterday. E. R. Recter of Fort Wayne visited

In this city yesterday. John Zimmerman is making an indefinite visit in Angola. John Joseph, well known retired Decatur business man, made a trip to Logansport and points south. Mr. Ray Zimmerman, of St. Marys, Ohio, and Ernest ami Otto Zimmerman, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, visited with the John Zimmerman family this morning. Luther Arnold, Clarence Reppert, Walter Myers, and several other students of the Kirkland high school were in Decatur yesterday soliciting ads for the last issue of the Kirkland H. S. paper. Will Meyers, of Decatur, was a business visitor in Fort Wayne yesterday. J. D. Andrews left today for Lima, Ohio, where he will visit for several days with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Railing. Henry Michaud and son Jesse of Berne were here last evening to visit H. S. Michaud who has been quite ill for a week. James Cowan of the Decatur Castings company attended to business at Hamilton, Ohio, today. 1. W. Macy made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Norbert Holthouse is the owner of , a new Dodge car and expects to soon be an expert operator. Mrs. Eva Gregg of Yuba, California, : visited friends here. She resided here some years ago when her husband, the late Rev. Edwin T. Gregg was pastor of the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Kanyon of Fort Wayne were callers here yesterday. Mrs. Edward Wilson of Fort Wayne visited with Decatur friends last evening. Members of the Masonic lodge are anticipating one of the best meetings of the year at tonight’s dinner when Judge Douglass of Fort Wayne will deliver the talk. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hoopengardner, who have been residing in Fort Wayne for the past several months, are moving to Cleveland, Ohio, today, . wltbre Mr. Hoopengardner will be employed at the Hurtz’s Buick garage. Mrs. Hoopengardner was formerly Miss Irene Andrews of this city. Mrs. Fred Schafer and Mrs. Bertha Miller went to Goshen this morning where they will attend the funeral of Mrs. L. B. McKinley, this afternoon. John Wechter of Willshire was a business visitor in Decatur today, and calhul upon his new granddaughter. Kathßyu Anu Edwards., infant daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwards. P. B. Dykeman and Mrs. Grace Kern left today for Richmond where they will visit with Ed. Dykeman. They will also spend several days visiting with Floyd Dykeman at Indianapolis All Scouts of Troop 64 Boy Scouts of America will wear uniforms Wednesday evening at tho regular meeting at 7:4)0 o’clock in the K. of C. Building. Special program in the K. of C. Hall. Every Scout be there prompt at 7.00 o'cock. 0 U. S. Planes Bomb Village In Honduras Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Apr. 9. —(U.R) —American army planes, engaged in fighting Nicaraguan rebels, dropped several bombs on the Honduran village of Las Limas yesterday, resulting in fires and in much property damage to the village, reports received here said. — 0 Seek Permission To Buy Pleasant Mills Light Line Indianapolis, Apr. 9.—(U.R) —The Indiana Service Corporation of Fort Wayne today petitioned the Public Service commission for permission to tuircha.se the Pleasant Mills Light and Power Co., for $7,517. 192 g Standard Six Deluxe Sedan. 1928 Victory Six 4-Pass. Coupe. 1928 Victory Six Business Coupe. 1927 Buick Standard Six Coupe. 1926 Chrysler 70 Model Coach. 1926 Nash Standard Six Sedan. 1925 Dodge Special Roadster. 1926 Essex Coach. New Paint. 1926 Chevrolet Touring. 1925 Dodge Special Coupe. 1925 Dodge Touring. New Paint. 1925 Nash Coach. 4 Cylinder. Saylors Motor Co. Open Evenings Phone 311

COURT HOUSE Decatur Woman Seeks Divorce Margaret Jones, of Decatur, today filed a suit in circuit court for a divorce from Warren Jones. The couple were married in 1900 and separated April 6, 1929, according to the cointplaint. Seven children were born to thorn. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant Is guilty of cruel an inhuman treatment, failure to support his family, and insane jealousy. The plaintiff asks for a divorce and an allowance for the support of the minor children. The court granted a restraining order, restraining the defendant from visiting or molesting the plaintiff and her children until, further order of the court. Attorney C. L. Walters, of Decatur, is counsel for the plaintiff. Administratrix Appointed Della Harruff has been appointed administratrix In the estate of Susie E. Harruff. She filed bond in the sum of S2OO. The estate is valued at $6,100 and the heirs include three sons, two daughters and three grandchildren. Cases Dismissed The case of Hattie Hower vs. Fank Hower has been dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. The case of Myrtle A. McWhirter vs. Carl McWhirter has been dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. The case of John Roth vs. Mary and

The ADAMS Theatre Tonight, Wednesday and Thursday A QUALITY SOUND PICTURE! “The Wedding March" r YOU HEAR T 'i Swelling in mighty chorus, •J ( al ifin< r •I * thousands of male voices singing sacred hymns! The tramp of a thousand horses. \ marching in stately parade! Intimate sounds from the barnyard! Lively played in a Vienna beer-gar- . den! All the pulsing echoes of a great city—captured in SOUND for ‘THE WEDDING MARCH.” with erich Von stroheim Added-Acsop s I ables and FAY WRAY. ]S C —35 c

: THE CORT : !fi TONIGHT IS DISH NIGHT ft FEATURE ATTRACTION 1 “SPEED MADNESS” featuring the World's Champion Athlete y; FRA N K MERR IL L Lfj A (hiring dianin of (lie race track with niik-a-ininiite IE thrills that set your spine shivering. “Newlvweds Court Trouble.” Comedy and NEWS. I 10c ~ 25c ' I ye Tuesday and Wednesday ‘GOOD TIME Cl IA BLEY” yR ■h- with Helene Costello and good cast.

If* W'®!F ~ iM II '*' f*x^w - »nA M< «*• |H I I ■" r 1 j CONSTRUCTIVE < ’ HISTORY v 1 1 # The history of the First [| >-i I National Bank is one in which every citizen of the community ? Mr J|l ? feels an interest, because it has been a history of community ® 111 building, in which the prosper- ra> ® ity of the individual has been paramount. e J&apital and r

PAGE FIVE

Curtis Filtziugcr has been dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. ..Tne case of J. Ed Gaffer et al vs. Peter Gaffer has been dismissed on motion of the plaintiffs. Judgment Rendered In tlie case of Elmer Pearson vs. Curt and Mary Fritzinger the court found for the plaintiff and awarded judgment on a note tor $62.60 ami costs. Set For Trial The following cases have been set for trial: Old Adams County Bank vs. the Ezra Reber estate, April 18; TinMutual Benefit Life Insurance company vs. Hobart Webster et al, April 18; Lilly V. Smitley vs. Homer Smltley April 20. Entry Made In the three eases of William H. Rust vs. Earl Sturgis, venued here from Wells county, the court made an entry stating that the cases would be dismissed on April 16 if no action is taken therein before said date. 1 ■ ■ " o Jack and Bob Porter, sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Porter, on Mercer Ave, are confined to their home with measles. LINGKRING COUGHS STOPFKD From 651 East 46th St. (’hkago. 111., comes this true stJory: *’A stubborn cough worried me, kept me awake nights, it resisted other rough medicines, hut quickly yielded to your good Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. My druggist recommended it, said he had sold it for years with never a disappointed user.’’ Stubborn bronchial roughs,troublesome night coughs, dry tickling coughs quickly helped. Ask for it. Bold everywhere.