Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 25 April 1929 — Page 5

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g| | — I Skirt Lengths Under Discussion ■ I • W YORK Apr. 25. —(U.R) —One of the questions that forever and alI ■ is up when styles are discussed each season is the matter of skirt coniibj. {a^hlon newg that exc it ee the entire reading public as well as lt!, ( ' • editors, so that lurid stories as to the possibilities in the variaoi skirt heart appear constantly in the news pages. question comes to us constantly as to whether skirts are really to be ■ t ri t'.ly longer, next season and what is to be the final decision as

th e variability or uniform length of fashions. ■lln t,lis connection, it has been .n the current showings and summer fashions how the tunic silhouette has Hen introduced. Some times it is Hgested by a flared tier over a Hnirht one. the latter suggesting the This idea was featured H several of the French houses. Hai<> i> a l’" ears in a , B , eri “ of T a w hieh overlap and give the effect ■■an ov.rakirt. showing just an inch IH (>f the straight skirt beneath Hnearlv ev<-y collection shown here |K er( , has been something of this sl y|e. it has appeared in many Hterpretations; very often the RusHan blouse line is gamed by a long tunic or overskirt which ■j gg( sts a continuation of the blouse. ■ ■lt is well to remember that the M»ris couturiers frequently veil their H gn s by a subterfuge an that when Hkirts were being gradually abbreviate Ht the tunic was employed, the under Kkirt shrinking each season until it ■ ■ So it may be with the lengthening skirts that they intend to keep the Hort effect in a tunic while comKomising with length in the straight Kundation skirt. Whatever is the Ktvie scheme that lies behind it, there K enough of the tunic theme in late fashions to hint of stronger ■nonsoring of this silhouette for fall, ■nd as it is a silhouette which adKits of many variations and which Kay be suited to many types of tigthere is reason to encourage it. H The V. I S. class of the United Sunday school will meet foi ■the regular business and social meet ■r with Kenneth Arnold, west of the ■city, this evening. All members desir■ing to go are requested to meet at Kite church at seven-thirty o clock and ■cars will be provided to take them to ■the Arnold home. El Mrs. Paul Briede will be hostess ■ next Wednesday evening, at eight o' ■ dock, to the members of the Delta ■ Theta Tau Alumni. ■ ENTERTAINS ■ AUCTION BRIDGE'CLUB || Mrs. Paul Briede was hostess last I evening, at her home on West Jefferson street, to the members of the Auction Bridge Club, and a few other guests. Mrs. H. H Btiede, of Portland was an honoi guqst, and Miss Mildred Keller and Mary and Florence Holthouse were also guests other than the club members. The Btiede home was most attractive for the occasion in a dress of Spring blossoms which lent their fragrance to the atmosphere. Bridge was the diversion of the evening and club prizes for high score were awarded to Mrs. Fred Schulte and Mrs. Dick Ehinger. Miss Mary Harris received a lovely guest prize and Mrs. H. H. Briede was presented with a lovely gift as guest of honor. At the close of the games, the hostess served dainty refreshments. The next, meeting of the club will be held in two weeks with Mrs. Edmund Bosse as hostess. Mrs-. Ed Boknecht will be hostess next Monday evening, at 6:30 o'clock, to the members of the Monday night club. PARISH enjoy bridge AND PYNOCHLE ' Members of the Zion Lutheran parhsh and their friends, enjoyed a most delightful card party last evening at uie Lutheran schoolhouse. Tables were arranged for Bridge ahd Pinochle and aa the resultant scores, the Bridge Pfize was awarded to Mrs. C. K. ChamPhu, and Mrs. Paul Schultz and Mr. lank Braun were awarded the I’inie prizes. At the close of the games " c • refreshment were served by a "““’tnittee comprised of Mrs. Frank 'aim. Mrs. Lloyd Bowman, Mrs. Fred Da-t ßo ' a “ rl Mlß ' Carl Smi ‘h. The card ‘ "y was sponsored by the Zion Missionary Society. , PLANS I F °R CHARITY WORK I h P i?® St - Vi ncent de Paul society teir regular meeting, Wednes- : Ihn-i 8 te ' llf>On 111 the K - ot C - 111111 ( .. 1 ttle business sessidn, it was re J Kn / ,lat , ' le c 'hi ) 1 ,tt, l i° date, this < sum 8 ’ ou iii'ii e( i ten children for the I tn „ 5. mont . ,ls wit h clothing. Plans t A’ith <1 | I | , ' ,lUe !^ eir charity work came <i nmm ec * B * on to take care of two c nrnn e 'i eSB Mildren and clothe them a bocuT ' f ° l tl, eir fil 'st communion. A J light - 10 Ur followed ' during which I 1 cfreslimente of sandwiches, t

CLUB CALENDER Thursday Benefit Movie of Decatur High School, Adams Theater. Christian Triangle class, Miss Olive Teeters, 7:30 p. m. Womens Relief Corps, postponed. So Cha Rea, Mrs. Ray Keller, 7:30 p. m. County Federation of Clubs, Library, 7:30 P. M. Root Township Home Economics Club, Mrs. Dale Moses, all-day. Presbyterian Ladles Aid Society, church parlors, 2:30 P. M. Friday M. E. Ladles Aid Society, church parlors, 2:30 p.m. Mt. Pleasant King Heralds, Eleanor Roop, 1:30 p. m. St. Mary's Twp. Home Economics Club, Mrs. A. W. Gulick, 1 p. m. Saturday Methodist W. F. M. 8., rummage sale, church basement, 1 p. m. Monday Monday Night Club, Mrs. Ed Boknecht, 6:30 P. M. Tuesday Kirkland Ladies Club, 1 p. m. at Kirkland high school. Wednesday Delta Theta Tau Alumni, Mrs. Pi#il Briede, 8:00 P. M. doughnuts and coffee were served by a committee comprised of Mrs. Wm. Klepper, Mrs. Frank Lose, and Mrs. Doyle Lahmon. The Kirkland Ladies Club wilt meet next Tuesday afternoon at the Kirkland high school at 1 o clock. All members are asked to attend. UNION TOWNSHIP WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS The Union Township Woman'-. Club met for an all-day meeting April 24. 1929 with Mrs. Chauncey Clem. The forenoon was spent in preparing a delicious dinner including rolled plank steak, Boston bean loaf, with tomato sauce, taniali pie, golden glow salad, mixed pickles, bread, butter, cookies and coffee. After dinner the business meeting was held with nine members one visi tor and several children present.. Roll call was answered by giving "My most used kitchen convenience”. The lesson was in charge of Mrs. Chauncey Clem and Mrs. Lloyd Bowman. Some of the dinner recipes were given, a discussion of pressure, waterless, and steam cookers proved interesting. An explanation of a beef chart and recipes for some meats were also given. Mrs. Fred Hammond ami Mrs. C. O. Brown were received as nelv members of the club. Members are requested to bring thair children to the next meeting for a May Day program, May 29. with Mrs. Hugh Nidlinger. FAREWELL PARTY . FOR DEPARTING FRIEND*A “Farewell Party” was given In honor of Miss Maiy Steele and Mrs. Bessie Andrews and daughter Wilma, Wednesday evening. The guests arrived at. the Steele home about 8 o'clock. The evening was enjoyed in playing games and at a late hour refreshments were served. Before leaving, the guests wished them success and happiness in their new home. Those present were: Miss Mary Steele. Mrs. Bessie Andrews and daughter Wilma, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Andrews and daughter, Barbara Jean, Mrs. Sadie Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mankey and children, bale, Elnor, and Gladys, Mrs. Harry Warden and daughter, Delores, Virginnla, and Mary Jane, Mr. and Mrs. William Bracht, Mr. and-Mrs. John H. Borm-, Mrs. Lewis Conrad, Mrs. Elizabeth Borne,, Mrs. Ematine Barger, Misses Christina. Helen and Lucinda Borne. Rea Del Andrews, Glennis, Arnold, Leah Griffiths. Magdoline and MaJd ■ Borne, Mrssrs Heiman and Glen Griffiths, Walter Conrad. Jacob, Richard, and Brooks Borne. EBNIT-DENNY NUPTIALS SOLEMNIZED In a wedding ceremony performed at. (lie Six Mile parsonage at four o'clock Saturday afternoon, Miss : Emaline Denny, of Linn Grove, became the bride of Melvin Ebnit, of ■ Berne. Rev. Guy Walters received tile marriage vows. The bride is a 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Denny. < of Linn Grove, and the bridegroom is ’ a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ebnit ot < Berne. The couple w-ill reside iu t Linu Grove and Mr. Ebnit will con- 1 tlnue his employment with the Dun- i f

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1929.

Mask Lifted Nov/ fe’ T Ntu, Hi 11 . ■ 5 ’ A ’ '<7 ftPWa.- ’ ‘‘Colonel Barker,” or as she really is, Mrs. Lillian V. Smith, is the champion masquerader of England, even to marrying another woman. Here she (or he) is when making a name in l-jiiglish boxing circles. She collapsed, womanlike, in court when charged with perjury. bar Furniture Mfg. Company of Berne. ENTERTAINS FIVE HUNDRED CLUB Mrs. Frank Marine! was hostess. Wednesday evening, at her home on West Jefferson street, to the members of the Five Hundred Club. As a result cf the evening’s play, Mrs. Herman GillJg was awarded the club prize for high score and Mrs. Dick Both was presented with a lovely guest prize. The Barthel home was decorated for the occasion in bowls of tulips and Spring flowers. At the close of the games, the hostess served a delicious one course luncheon. The next meeting will be held in iwo weeks with Mrs. Charles Lose as hostess. o — ffflown'Talk Mrs. J. W. Rice visited iu Fort Wayne today. Tom Oliver of Monroe spent the day in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Gerber and son Wendell of Craigville shopped in this city today. Frank Heiman of Washington township attended to business in Decatur, yesterday. Roy Mumma, William Goldner and Charles Voglewede were in Hartford City, yesterday, where they attended to business. Israel Bender, residing soutii of the city, who, suffered severe injuries and a broken arm in an automobile accident five wekes ago, visited in Decatur, yesterday, lor the first time since the accident. Mrk. Belle Johnson of Portland, arrived Wednesday, and will visit over the week end with Mrs. Margaret V. Reckard at her home on South Fifth street. CYCLONE WIPES OUT TEXAS TOWN Every Dwelling And Store In Slocum Leveled; Ten Persons Killed Palestine, Tex., Apr. 25.—-(U.R)—The town of Slocum, 18 miles south of here, lay in ruins today, every dwelling and store leveled by a cyclane which s tucrfkor shrdluu uudlu dluut which struck from the south shortly after noon yesterday. Seven bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of homes, stores and a schoolhouse. Several persons still were missing and it was possible lhe number of dead might reach ten. More than 100 persons were injured, Palesline hospitals reported 2a Storm victims in critical condition. Among the critically Injured iu Palestine hospital was Thomas J. Gatlin, crippled principal of Slocum village schools. it was Gatlin s coolheadedness and heroism which probably saved the lives of many of his 150 pupils who were trapped in two wooden buildings. Gatlin saw the storm approaching and ordered his pupils to lie on the floor under their desks. The upper ; structures were swept away by the i wind. Only one pupil was killed. Sev- i eral wre erdjtinie hshrdlu when dnt ; eral were injured when caught in the wreckage. The crippled principal l climbed from Wie debris, worked for t three hours extricating some of his pupils and then collapsed of serious ' internal injuries. 1

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Ever notice how willin ly a farmer ‘ll stop plowin’ to talk? It seems like ever’huddy that gits Into trouble “halnt been workln’ fer some time.” —Abe Martin, Indianiipolls News. Mrs. Burt Lewis, of Venedocia Ohio, is spending a few days it- this city, as the guest of her son. Fred King and family, of Mercer Avenue. Mrs. l>an Tyndall went to Fort Wayne, today where she will visit with her mother, Mrs. C. C. Egley, at the Methodist hospital. Mrs. Egley underwent a major operation, Monday, and Is getting alng gs well as can be expected. Mrs. Bryce Thomas and Miss Evelyn Thompson spent the day in Fort Wayne, yesterday. Mrs. C. L. Walters', Mrs. Ross Stoakee, Mis. J. Ward Calland, Mrs. Edgar Wicks, Mrs. Delton Passwater, Mis. Wilson Beery, Mrs. Harve Kitson, Mrs. M. E. Hower, and Mrs. Ben Devor comprised a party of W. F. M. S. members of the Fit st Methodist church, who attended a district meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society held in Bluffton, today. Mrs. Stoakes was on the program for the day, having charge of a devotional service. Mrs. B. R. Farr went to Fort Wayne Wednesday morning, wheie she was joined by jier three sisters, Mrs. Robert Watson, Mrs. Logaji Randolph and Mrs. D. H. Polley, and two friends, Mrs. Irvin Parker, and Mrs. Harley Winsett, all of Marion, and spent the day. Mrs. Delton Passwater, of tills city, Mrs. John Floyd and Mrs. Otto Lontenberger, ot Monroe, and Mrs. E. M Foster of Monroeville, motored to Harlan. Wednesday, where they attended a ■ di strict meeting of the W. F. M. S. of'the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. H. h. Briede, of Portland, is p houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Briede and family, West Jefferson street. Miss May C. Berling and Master Bobby Briede will leave tomorrow morning for Fon du Lac Wisconsin where they will visit for a few days with Sister M. Cleta, at the St. Agnes convent. Harry Meshberger and son, of Linn Grove, were here a short time last evening. Mr. Meshberger has been in Indianapolis several days this week on business. J. D. Dailey, of Paulding Ohio, visited here this morning. Mrs. C. A. Paddock, of Portland, died Monday night after a ten days illness with acute pancraitis. She was the fwie ot Dr. Padjlock, former mayo;' rtf Portland and several yefcrs ago a candidate for congress. Bernard Wemhoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wemhoff, North Seventh street met with a painful,accident, last evening, when lie slipped and fell, while practicing baseball, dislocating his left elbow. It is not believed that there were any hones broken. Bernard slipped and fell while running out a bunt and twisted his arm under his body. Sheriff and Mrs. Harl Hollingsworth and son Edwin motored to Ge neva last night where they visited with relatives and friends. Representatives of local hanks and Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth will motor to Berne tonight where the Adams County Bankers' Association is giving a banquet in honor of Sheriff Hollingsworth. C. O. Porter and Dr. J. G. Neptune motored to Van Wert, Ohio, Wednesday afternoon where they enjoyed a round of gif. The rain this morning caused hundreds of trees and hushes to blossom out, giving further indications of spring. Jleet acreage in Adams county is being secured this week by employes of the local beet factory and a number of local merchants. The drive is progressing nicely and indications are that sufficient acreage will be obtain ed in a few days. I. W. went, to Fort Wayne today. where he attended to business. Miss destine Hocker, teacher in the Plymouth public schools, will arrive home tomorrow to spend (he week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hocker. Nathan C. Nelson, local prosecuting attorney, made a business trip to Connersville, today. Rev. J. A. Hesslon, assistant pastor of the St. Marys Catholic church is taking a census of the members of his congregation. He was working in this city today. Tickets have been placed on sale for the K. of C. Minstrels to be given at the Decatur Catholic higli school auditorium on May 5 and 6. Dogs killed and badly maimed about ‘ 35 sheep belonging to Ed Hunter. , farmer, living near Ossian.4ast Sun- j day. Farmers are looking for the I sheep-killing dogs and if seen a few bullets will take care of them. ' The C. L. Walters residence on 1 Madison street is being remodeled. J The telephone poles on West Mon- ( roe street were cut down yesterday j and it looks like a storm swept , through the street, so strange does i tlie street look without the big poles I and mass of wires. The regular meeting of the ( Decatur ’ Rotary club will lie held this evening at the K. of C. hall. Mr. Tremb|v of the Trembly Leaf Tobacco company. Covington. Ohio, t called, on his friend, Henry Thomas, c

here today. Rt. Rev. John F. 4»'oll, D. D., bishop of Fort Wayne, and his party who left Fort Wayne April 13, spept last Sunday at the famous shrine at Lourdes, France. After a two days' visit there they proceeded to Carcassone on Tuesday and spent yesterday in Avignon. Nice. Turbin and Milan are on their scberule for the week and they will spent next Sunday at Milan where the party will attend mass at the Calheddral. Bishop Noll and his party will not return to the United States until June 17. It has been decided to hold the Bluffton Free Street fair again this year. The dates for the fair are September 24 to 28, inclusive. * Edward F. Carry, Chicago, president of t|ie Pullman company, whose death occurred yesterday, was a native oY oFtr W aney HadTEetaoin shr tive of Fort Wayne and known to older residents in this city. Mr. Carry was 62 years old and was one of the well-known men In the middle west. County Auditor Albert Harlow has received acknowledgement from the state tax commissioners of the receipt of the remonstrance filed by 114 taxpayers of Hartford township against the proposed building of the addition to the high school, in Hartford township. A hearing will be set later, the letter stated. A representative of the state tax board will be in charge. Mrs. Albert Beavers. Mrs. Alva Nichols and Miss Ruth Engle motored to Van Wert, Ohio, last evening, where they were guests of the Van Wert Mother's Club at at a pot-luck supper held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hunsicker of Butler. Indiana, visited here. Mrs. Roy Archbold and daughter, Miss Josephine, were Fort Wayne visitors thia afternoon. Paul Applegate of Indianapolis brught a truck load of oranges for a local dealer, this being the eleventh this spring. Miss Frances Heimann has return- I ed toiler home south of the city after | spending a weeks vacation with rel- I atives and friends at Akron and > Massillon, Ohio. Reports from the Lutheran hospital I at Fort Wayne aje that H. S. Michaud. | a pattient there the past two weeks, i is holding his own. His condition is ' said to lie slightly improved. Phil Macklin and Amos Stoneburner | formed one of the teams which I brought in a number of contracts for ' sugar beets yesterday. Little Joe Deininger got in* a fight with a bunch of bees the other day and j KEEN SUFFERING DISPELLED BY ; MODERNKONJOLfI New Compound Gives Speedy And Complete Relief From Stomach. Kidney And Liver Troubles MR. CECIL P. "I had been suffering for several months from stomach, kidney and liver troubles," said Mr. Cecil P. Jacksou, 193 Michigan avenue, Hammond, Ind. "My food did not digest properly, and lay in my stomach like a heavy lump. Gas would form, and cause heart palpitation. There was a burn- . ing feeling from my stomach to my thorat, and 1 would cough up a bitter, sour liquid. I had a very bad taste in my mouth when I awoke in the morning. Spots appeared before my eyes, and I was bothered by dizzy spells. My back was sore right over my kidneys, and there were also pains in my legs. “I had read with interest about, what different people were saying of this new medicine, Konjola, and decided to give it a trial. I noticed improvement almost, immediately. My food now digests as it should, and I am no longer bothered by that heavy, unpleasant feeling in the pit of my stomach. Gas no longer forms, and my heart functions normally. The burning feeling in my throat is goine, and 1 no longer cough up that hot, sour liquid. I Ihink Konjola is hh exceptionally fine medicine." Konjola is sold in Decatur at Smith, Yager & Falk's drug store and by all the best druggists in al towns throughout this entire section.

got some good bites on his nose and hands. He says the nevt time he fights them he will use a fly swatter instead of a stick. The Reppert School of Auctioneering has published a handsome new catalogue that contains much valuable

Central School Play “And Mary Did” HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM TONIGHT—B o’clock P M. Admission 25c : THE CORT * Tonight-Tomorrow ft | “ ANNAPOLIS ” I A love drama of the U. S. Naval Academy with R 2 3Q John Mack Brown, Jeannette Loss, 3D Hugh Allen and others A tensely dramatic appealing story of iwo American gP jjffil middies and a girl, packed with action and thrills a gQ an picture that will long linger in the memory of all who In see it! , Comedy 10c-25c News IE Sunday and Monday Corinne Griffith LE in "THE DIVINE LADY.” | THE ADAMS Theatre | IF Last Time Tonight Benefit Decatur High School ft ffi JACKHOLT. g ifi in Zane Grey’s “SUNSET PASS” jp THOSE WHO LOVE COURAGE— ft and excitement! And the bold dashing romance of the an! plains. Live the thrilling life of the ranger in this tre- ft ft mendously powerful drama of the Golden West. H A I.SO—Jack Duffy in “LONG HOSE.” ffi Aesop's Fables and I’athe News. Hi 10c —25 c hr FRIDAY & SATURDAY—Tom Tyler and Pals in “GUN LAW.” 33 □H SUNDAY, MON. & TUES.—“WHITE SHADOWS IN THE SOUTH bn] SEAS" with Monte Blue and Raquel Torres. WITH SOUND! IE COMING “WINGS” with SOUND! p' DBr d xBWI I UNCLE SAM SAVES | | -DO YOU? I wSS m 3 The New Paper Currency gjg IV to be released next July will Lt's feT’] he only two-thirds as large as M the old. Ink MM But by reducing the size of W the bills, Uncle Sam will save RS millions of dollars. 7 How much could you save . ■■ ■3 by reducing your expendi- F*® ■ ■ lures one-third? sci HH Give it a trial and place that PW third on a Savings Account at Pw H The Peoples Loan g W and Trust Co. Q

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information for those desiring to enter the field. Mr. and Mrs. George Sheeler of Elkhart, Indiana were Decatur visitors today. George formerly lived here. Get the Habit—Trade at Home. It Pave