Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 25 April 1929 — Page 8

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6ENEVANEWS The members of the Birthday club gave u farewell party, honoring Mrs. O. D. Arnold, Monday evening, at the home of Mrs. A. G. Brigg*. Mrs. Arnold is leaving for Anderson, where she will make her future home. Word was received here of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. L. Wilson, Thursday, April 25. Mrs. Wilson was formerly Miss Mary Whiteman, of Geneva. Mrs. Clara Anderson and her father. Silas Hale, of Decatur, were week end guests, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wegmiller and Bon Tommy returned to Osego, Michigan, Tuesday, after spending some time here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Burdge. of Decatur, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Shoemaker, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Conner. Mr. A. M. Redding and Mrs. Ray McCollum attended the funeral services of John Young, at Kendallville. Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Franklin, of Fort Wayne, spent the week-end here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wagoner and son Darrel and Miss Helen Striker will leave within a few days for Madison, Wis., where they will spend the summer. Dr. J. O. R. Campbell has purchased the M. W. Wegmiller property on Main Street Mr and Mrs. Olland Coleman returned to their home in Portland after a visit here with John Shoemaker and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Winship entertained at dinner, Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Pyle, Miss Nellie Knipe and Forrest Pyle. W. S. Shoemaker, who is employed in Chicago, spent the week-end hete with relatives. The members of the official Board and executives of the Methodist church gave a farewell party, Tuesday evening, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner. Mr. Wagoner resigned his position as superintendent of the Sunday school. ■— ' -o S***¥»****¥*K * NEWS FROM MAGLEY * K##**»**»**»S Rev and Mrs. David Grether and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bloemker were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs. William Bracht and Mr. and Mrs. Harry-

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Warden and family. Sunday. Mlsh Alma Scherry and ixtsier Eckrote were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Liby. of Decatur. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hildebrand and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W H. Dettlnger. Mr and Mrs. Harry Frauhiger and | family were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Beineke, of Decatur, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dettinger and Miss Bettie Dettinger motored to Fort Wayne, Sunday, and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Farr. Mr. and Mrs. William Bracht, Mr. and Mrs. Hany Warden and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hildebrand and family and Mrs. Mina Hilde brand, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Borne and family of Preble, visite dwith Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frauhiger and family Sunday evening. Misses Emma, Lucile, Margaret and Elnor Hilgeman spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Milton Scherry and children. Miss Lucile Kruetzman spent Monday with Miss Vera Frauhiger. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Miller, George Miller, Misses Olive and Emma Miller, Whelma Jaberg and Irene Bloem ker and Henry Bloemker were among the shoppers in Decatur, Saturday. A very pleasant birthday surprise party was given by relatives and friends in honor of Martin Worthman of Decatur, Sunday. Forty guests were present. The table was laid with a variety of good eats. Dinner was served cafeteria style. Those present were. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Worthman and family Mr. and Mis. John Hilgeman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Worthman Jr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Worthman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Scherry and family, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Fruchte and son Dale. Henry Fruchte, Edward Scherry, Lewis Worthman Sr. Misses Amanda Worthman, Amanda Fruchte, Mary Dettinger, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fruchte and family, Misses Bernadine and Marie Kolter, Barletta and Blonda Elzey, Mrs. Susie Reppert of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fruchte, Mrs.. Sophie Yager, George Yager, Miss Bertha Lansing of Fort Wayne, Misses Lillian Wortiiman, and Pauline Miller of Muncie Normal, and Mrs. Matthew Worthman and daughter Francile of Poland. Ind. The afternoon was spent in playing games and ice cream and cake were served. Mrs. Mina Reppert called on Miss Emma Miller Monday evening. Get the Habit —Trade at Home, It Pays

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY. APRIL 25, 1929.

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By Joseph H. Baird I United Press Aviation Editor) Washington, April 25 —(UP)—The growth of the airplane manufacturing industry in America during recent years is illustrated by the announcement of the Commerce Department that exports of airplanes and parts during 1928 lacked only 150.000 of equaling the combined value of similar foreign sales during the three previous years. The value of 1928 exports of completed planes, engines, and parts totaled $3,664,723 cmopared with $3,714,429 during 1925, 1926, and 1927. Included in the 1928 exports were 162 airplanes, seaplanes, and .amphibians valued at $1,759,653. Not only export figures but those for production grew also, it was said. The United States prduetion of aircraft of all types for 1928 was conservatively estimated at 4,600, whereas according to reliable estimates, France produced 1.440, Italy 475, Germany 300, and Swit

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zerland 25. Insurance of sly passengers, just as travelers on American railroads may obtain short-time policies to cover their trips, has been Intrduced by the Czechoslovakia Air Navigation Commerce Department has been Informed. Tlie price of the premium is included in the company's fare. The Canadian Gove-nment in planning to map northern Alberta by air plane, the Minister of the Interior there has announced. Application for the necessary planes and equipment has been made to the Department of National Defense. The first regular passenger service between New York and Boston has been inaugurated by the Colonial Air Transport Company which has bought three Ford all-metal plane stor the route. Two round trips daily and one on Sunday will he made by the line, which

estimates the jurney between the ter„li„.u.lo. each end of the lrl '’ fol ,ranl ' tution between the downtown < - H s and flying fields, it Is estim. ed he entire trip will require three hours or one half the running time of X- trains between the two ci tie Fares of $34.85 for one way. $61.70 for the round-trip will be charg ed the company has announced Two transport flyers recently.ad: 1 the role of firemen to their other duties when, riding thrugh the <lo .s they notice burning dwellings bemath "'one. Richard W. Wlekie, was flying fiom Boston to Newark when he noticed a flaming house beneath hinw. No one below seemed to notice . so Mackie, swooping low. raced his motor and attracted attention to the flumes. The second pilot. Merle A. Moltrup. flying between Buffalo and Albany was attracted by a burning huse in th« town of silver Creek, about 3;> mt let west f Buffalo. He, too, descended with racing motor, and, finally attra' i ing the attention of |><opie in 1! "‘

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streets, called their attention to tha fhiming dwelling. LINN GROVE NEWS Mrs. Rosarm Hill, of Geneva, l.< visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs. Sam Beitler, of Berne, visited Mrs. Frank Nensbaum. Thursday. Miss Mabel Studler, employee at Frank's Beauty Parlor in Fort Wayne and Miss Flossie Stludler. students .it International college, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. > ied Studler. M. Glenn Holloway, of Purdue Universify. Mrs. Gcor»e, Holloway. Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Llddy and family • of Fort Wayne, visited nt the Fred Diddy home last week-end. Miss Ruth Gilbert and George. Gar- : rett spent Several days this week, visiting with relatives in Michigan. Calvin Dubach, who/was burned , Saturday, is imprving as well as can be expected. Miss Esther Munro, student of Ball i Teachers College. Muncie, spent the I week-end with her parents Mr. and I Mrs. A. C. Munro. i Miss Mary Schlagenhauf was a

guest „ r . Mr. and Mrs. j to()b ( 1 »»tt tw n sons, Richard and Ro ert * Celina, Ohio were '‘feks.na "'Rev. F. J. tSedcke h oln J. BUe,t »« EXCURSIONS via Nickel Plate Road Low Round Trip I arM from Decatur ” $2.75 T 0 L E I) o Good Attractions at Theatre Museums and Zoo. |} ase Seasonal Sports. Consult Ticket Agent. 1