Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 110, Decatur, Adams County, 8 May 1929 — Page 5

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Prints Become Harbinger Os Spring I \i'W YORK, May B.—(U.R)~Prints have made an earlier appearance I sual this Ensembles of printed crepes, with jacket and coat II are worn in large numbers. Summery days ejected an ven more adE" d note into the picture, when dozens of women in the smart shopping and along Park Avenue doffed wraps to appear in printed frocks with L„l without fur scarfs. ■ Th designs of the fabrics reveal two definite color schemes which promise

■ maintain their leadership. First, | js the eyllow motifs, and secKb- black grounds with green de- » s’ Ths,- are observed again and Ein usually in sina) Irepeat or all■Lm Many are of the "necktie” E riel v while in others the individual ■otifs are larger and more widely Eprints with black grounds are not Etirelv confined to the contrast’ of Keen for red has been noted, as well K combination of three colors in a flower design, such as yellow, Kse and mauve, for example. ■ The acknowledgment of the popuErity of prints extends also to the Eriti'ed blouse which completes the Kilored suit. This often shows the Kt theme, which is also carried out K separate scarfs, or bows on mon Ktone crep blouses. ■ As is fitting and proper hats have Kken on a mote springlike guise. Straws are again accepted in smart Ercles and seen in town, as one might Eve expce dsinceet promi sevar-a,— JL, expected since they had a conKiderable vogue at southern resorts. ■Straw hats are more inclined to brims Eau are felt ones, and are sometimes. Kben brimless, softened by the Introduction of a tiny nose veil. |C. L OF C. OBLIGATE ■ SEVEN NEW MEMBERS | The C. L. of C. held their regular ■ meeting last evening, at the K. of ■ Hall. Following a short business sesIsion, seven new members were obli- ■ gated, they being Mrs. Teresa Schafer ■ Misses Dorothy and Marcella AlberdItag. Alice Hain, Viola Schmitt, Margarlet Schumacher, and Mrs. Ida Holt- ■ house. At the close of the evening, re- ■ freshinents were enjoyed. | The Women of Mooseheart Legion ■ will meet Thursday evening at 7:3(1 ■ o’clock at the Moose Home for their I regular meeting. I INTERESTING MEETING I OF REFORMED MISSIONARY The Women’s Missionary Society of I the Reformed church met in the church parlors, yesterday afternoon, for the regular monthly meeting. The leaders for the meeting were Mrs. Ben Shroyer and Mrs. Floyd Arnold. The program was opened with song and devotionals, after which Mrs. E. .1. Miller, who was a delegate to the convention held at Culver, recently, gave her report. Mrs. Fred Fruchte had charge of the chapter study, taken from the regular study book. “Friends of Africa." and gave a very interesting report. Mrs. J. H. Graber gave the lesson study from the missionary magazine. "Outlook of Missions,” after which Virginia Fledderjohann sang a selection, entitled, '‘His Lamp Am I” An instrumental musical selection was played by Mrs. Carl Schafer and Donald Arnold. The meeting was then turned over to the business session, after which asocial-time was enjoyed and the hostesses, Mrs. Ferd Litterer. Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Harry Knapp and Mrs. IJenry Knapp, served delicious refreshments. , The Zion Reformed Women’s Missionary Society and the Girl’s Missionary Guild will have charge of the church services, Sunday evening, in the church at seven-thirty o’clock. The Program wil be in the form of a Mothers Day service, in which the Mission band win participate. A free will offering will be 'taken to be used for mission purposes. ANNOUNCES APPROCHING marriage Miss Mildred Elzey was hostess, last evening, a t Iter home on Indiana io a number of friends at. a delightful Bunco party, which proved " be an announcenienf party at Hie ‘lose of the evening. The entertainlooms of the Elzey home, were re splendent In a profusion of pink snap'ragons and white Shasta daisies, v,la es and wall pockets of various deai Su. ih e color effect of the decor--111011 was carried out in pink and u| 'ite throughout. Small tables were arranged for "tnco and, as the result of the eve llu gs play, prizes for high score were warded to Miss Leona Wulliman and ‘ rs ’ Russel Baumgartner. Miss ‘ °^”* a Reinking was awarded the insolation. oilowing the games, the tables e| eset with attractive linens, crystal 111 silver w ith a low bowl of pink ai) (l white sweet peas centering each ue - Dainty place cards of heart demarked covers for Misses Emelie Dst, Montez Emery, Gertrude

CLUB CALENDER Wednesday Auction Bridge Club, Mrs. Ed Bosse 8:00 I*. M. Zion Lutheran W. M. S., Mrs. Herman Dierkes, 2:00 I’. M. Wednesday Afternoon Bunco Club, Mrs. Tillman Gehrig, 2 p. in. N. and T. Club, Mrs. Maurice Fuhrman, 2 p. m. Thursday Carpe Diem Club Call Meeting, MiY. Harve Baker, 7:30 P. M. W. O. M. L. Moose Home, 7:30 P. M. United Brethren W. M. A. Mothers and Daughters Banquet, 6:00 P. M. So Cha Rea, Theresa Appleman. 7:30 P. M. U. B. Indies Aid, church parlors 2 pm. Benefit Movie, Glee Clubs, Adams Theater. O. E. S. Masonic. Hall, Party after Meeting, 7:30 p. m. Friday Mt. Pleasant Bible class, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Fuhrman. 8 pm. Color Wheel Club party, Country Club. Benefit Movie, Glee Clubs, Adams Theater. W. H M. S.. of M. E. Church, Mrs. Dau Erwin. 2:30 P. M. Monday May Day party and Woman's Club closing, with potluck supper. Country Club, 6:00 p. m. Nickels. Frances Mahler. Ix’ona Will liman. Pauline Dro, Alma Andrews. Celia Mayer, Etola Gottschalk, and Mesdames Frances Howell, Russel Baumgartner, Harry Stults. Mary Gault, James Gottschalk, Jack Harker, and Ervin Elzey, all of this city; Mesdames Gertrude Kammer. Ruth Kruckeberg, William Bergman, and Carl Hambrock, and Misses Martha Koldeway and Sophia Reinking, all of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Ruth Hoverman of Van Wert, Ohio. As the dinner progressed, Mrs. Ruth Kruckeberg. of Fort Wayne, discovered that a secret message had been inscribed on the back of her place card, which, when read, revealed the information that Miss Mildred Elzey would become the bride of Kenneth Bergman, of Fort Wayne, on June first. The wedding will be a home wedding at six o’clock in the evening. Following the announcement, the hostess, assisted by Miss Etola Gottshall and Mrs. Ira Harker, served a very delicious two-course luncheon of dainty appointments. The bride-elect is the daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Elzey, of Indiana street. She is a graduate of Decatur high school and of the Lutheran hospital Nurses' Training School in Fort Wayne. For the past two years she has been employed as a nurse at the Adams County Memorial hospital. CIVIC DEPARTMENT PLAN FOR PLAYGROUNDS The Civic Department of the Woman's Club met last evening at the Library and out lined plans for their summer’s work. Mrs. Wilson Beery, Mrs. Harve Schioll. Mrs. Alva Nichols, and Mrs. Walter Deitsch were appointed as a committee in charge of the playgrounds to see that they arc kept in condition. Plans were also completed for the closing banquet of the club to be held next Monday evening at the Country Club. ENTERTAINS CARPE DIEM CLUB Mrs. Lawrence Baker entertained the members of the Carpe Diem club and a few guests, last evening, at a Bunco parly. a.t her home on Russell street. Dainty spring' flowers ol various varieties graced Hie rooms o the home in which the Bunco tables were arranges* As the result of. t b evening's games. Mrs. Ralph was awarded the first prize and Mrs. Elmer Chase Ihe consolation, while Mrs. Merlin Doan received a lovely guest prize. A sewing contest followed. in which Mrs. Joe Hunter was rewarded for her skill. The tables were then arranged for luncheon, each one being centered by a small bowl ot Spring flowers. Dainty nut cups ot floral design formed favors at each cover. The hostess was assisted in serving a one course luncheon by Mrs Freeh Hower and Miss Bernice Sorg. Covers were laid for the following club members, Mrs. Harve Balter, Mrs. Joe Hunter. Mrs. Elmer Chase. Mrs. Miles Roop, Mrs. Albert Beefy. Mrs Alva Lawson. Mrs. Grant Fry. Mrs. Robert Krick, Mrs. Guy Brown. Mrs. Freeh Hower, Mrs. Arzia ur.st,

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1929.

Speaking of “The Cat’s Whiskers” Just Gaze at This One’s Moustache! He’s Pet of Gentry Bros. Circus ’■"’t > • ' ( — —) d

One of the most interesting and educational features of a big circus is the menagerie, and with the Gentry Bras. Circus, which is_ coining to Decatur on Saturday, May 11. exceptional interest is attached to the comprehensive collection of jungle beasts and tare animals from the far corners of the earth, as no effort or expenses has been spared to make this the most, complete traveling zoo in the entire nation. “Mickey," one of the “cats" of the menagerie, is the pet of all the menagerie attendants and officials. Os course “Mickey" is not of the ordinary household variety of cats, but in the circus parlance all tigers are referred to as cats. In the picture above he appears as tranquil and harmless as the feline household pet, but his looks are misleading. He is quite responsive to k'.nd treatment all of this city, Mrs. Ralph Evans of Lowcrville and Mrs. Harry Magner, of Fort Wayne; and the following guests: Mrs. Ferd O’Brien, Mrs. Merlin Doan. Mrs. Michael Sorg and Miss Bernice Sorg. There will be a called meeting of the Carpe Diem Club, at 7:30 o’clock tomorrow evening, at the home of Mrs. Harve Baker. All members are requested to attend. INTERESTING PROGRAM OF DUTIFUL DAUGHTERS CLASS The Dutiful Daughters class of the Evangeli<al Sunday school met with Mrs. Arthur Baker, with Mrs. Glen Barkley actins as assistant hostess, last evening- The business session of the class was conducted by Mrs. Barkley, after which a social time was enjoyed. The baby pictures of each member of the class were arranged about the rooms, and a contest was held to guess the identity of each picture. Mrs. Bryce Roop was a successful in winning the first prize while Mrs. Ralph Gentis was presented with the consolation prize. A delicious one course luncheon was served by the hostesses. The next meeting of the class will be held the first Tuesday in June, at the home of Mrs. Russell Melchi, on Winchester street. GIRL SCOUTS PLAN BENEFIT MOVIE A troop meeliiifc of tho Girl Stouts was held Tuesday afternoon at the Central school building and plans completed for the benefit, movie to be given by the Scouts al the Adams lheater on Thursday and Friday nights, May 16 and 17. The picture to be shown stars Frankie Darrel and Helen Costello in “The Circus Kid”. Ihe girls arc selling the tickets at 25 cents each. ATTEND GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller and daughters Viigiuia and Madeline motored to Huntington. lasi evening, whore they attended the celebration honoring the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Yertnan. Mr. and Mrs. Yertnan are I lie parents of I’ctdinand Yertnan, of Ibis city. / Evansville (I l’» IV vill Harn has filed suit for divorce from Mr... Herrietla Harp who became, his bride five years ago in an elaborate wedding ou the stage of a local theatie. He alleged abandonment.

but also possesses a ferocious temp

eiament, inherited from his parents, who weie captured in the jungles of Africa. Lions and tigers are not. by any means the only rare animals in the Gentry Bros. Circus menagerie. There are also leopards, tapirs, pumas, monkeys, camels, yaks, polar bears, sacred oxen, zebras, South American and Alaskan bears, and scores of others. Two herds of elephants are also quartered in the menagerie when they are not performing in the big shew. A full hour's time is allowed for the inspection of this highly educational and entertaining feature of the Gentry Bros. Circus before the start of each pet formance. The doors to the menagerie open at 1 and 7 p. tn. and Ihe big show performance starts at 2 and 8 p. m.

Troop No. 61, will meet at Central school building, Wednesday evening, at 7:15 o’clock. It is imperative that all members be present. Come prepared for a good time and meeting. All officers are needed for business pertaining to the summer meetings, hikes, and other activities. Also, bring a written tabulation of your tests past. Do not bring dues. o IftTownTaljc Sylvester Everhart, teacher at the Central school, was taken ill yesterday morning at school and returned to his home at Monroe. Mrs. F. W. Downs is teaching during his abRoscoe Bockman, who is employed in Pon’iiac, Michigan, is in Decatur, visiting with his mother, Mrs. Amy Bookman, and attending to business. He will visit over the week-end. John Singleton, sherff at Albion, went through this city yesterday, on his way to Richmond. On the way home he visited with his father, William Singleton and mother-in-law, Mrs. Coat Cook. o~ Fairmont —(UP) —Willi Ihe exception of a brief period, in the last 6G years, work of handling mail between the post office and trains has been done by members of the Winslow family, but now has passed to George W. Pitts, who obtained the wofk after submitting a bid. The place was made vacant through the death of W. K. Winslow.

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,ffrTown Talk

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Macy mtored to Hm|i, yesterday whore they spent the day. Sam Butler returned from Terre Haute, last evening, where he has been visiting. M. F. Worthman, superintended of the Decatur public schools, is confined to his home with illness. Mrs. E. B. Macy has received word that the major operation performed on her sister Mrs. Gertrude Long of Toledo was successful and she is recovering nicely. Mrs. Long is in a Toledo hospital. Ed Leichty. of Berne, was looking after affairs here last evening. The primaries are over and you can take a political rest for several months again. Get your self ready for daylight saving time. Turn your clocks and watches up an hour Saturday night and by Monday you will be all ready for It and may like the change when you get used to it. The only thing the farm reliefers at Washington seem to be able to git together on is that each conunissoiner will git $12,060 a year. Difference of opinion is what makes home brew. —Abe Martin. Indianapolis News Waiter Gilliom architect of Berne was a business visitor in the city last evening and conferred with the city council. ' Russell Stevens, Shelbyville, general manager of the National Five and Ten Cent Stores company, was in the city today looking after business matters. T. M. Reid is in the city looking after business in connection with the Waiing Glove company. Miss Montez Emery, nurse at the Adams County Memorial hospital, spent the day visiting in Fort Wayne Clarence Gilliom, of Birne, was a visitor in Decatur, Tuesday. David E. Smith, of Fort Wayne, was a business visitor in Decatur today. Mrs. James G. Neptune and Mrs. C. (). Porter were visitors tn Fort Wayne. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Fiance (’outer and daughter Miss Gloria visited today with the Zach Bachon family at Markle. J. H. Heller was a business visitor in Fort Wayne today. B. F. Roller was a business visitor at Fort Wayne Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Niblick were in Fort Wayne, yesterday, where they attended the banquet and meeting of the Tri State Merchants Association. Col. Roy Johnson has returned home from a circuit of sales through the south. Mrs. Gertrude Kammer, Mrs. Ruth Kruckeberg, Mis. William Bergman, and Mrs. Carl Hambrock, of Fort Wayne, were guests last evening at the Irvin Elzey home in this city. Mrs. Ruth Hoverman, of Van Wert, Ohio .visited,last evening at the Irvin Elzey home. Dick Durkin, of Fort Wayne, visited his mother. Mrs. Ruby Dinkin, last night. Sid Miller, of Fort Wayne, attended to business In Decatur yesterday. Fred Busche, residing east of Monroe. was in the city Tuesday. Robert Snyder, of Van Wert, made a business trip to Decatur yesterday. Dan Helm, of east of the city, visited in the city yesterday. George Johnson, of Indianapolis, called on trade in this city yesterday. Wayne Bock, superintendent of ths

Two Dresses for © Dresses which formerly sold for /TH 111 $8.75 and $10.50. (Jeorgettes and g's, ( repes; printed, navy, black and ■ _ ■ [BSi ImMI 18k pastel shades Ensembles, tailored dresses d* 1 JT HA U? 1 £! '7f< and formal dresses and tplv« I t* Velvet, silk and broadcloth coats; 1 £ plain and fur trimmed tPAM«" ’"’to Vv\ ~ . Y V K: White and pastel shade flannel coats .. $8.75...515.00 Printed Corduroy “Day-Dream” Wash Hats . . $2.95 to $6-00 Jackets and ’ dresses; guaninteed AUow us |o suggvst Coats fast colors, sizes 11-52 hose, scarfs, lingerie, flowers, or jewelry $3.95, 10.50 sl-00 $4.95 J- ‘ A Women’s Better Apparel Shop Phone 538 MRS. WM. BUTLER S. 2nd st.

Kroger stores meat departments In this district, was in Decatur yesterday James T. Gattshall made a tour of Van Wert and territory between Poe. Several members of the United Brethren church motored to Roanoke, near Huntington, last evening, where the Christian Endeavor Society staged a play, In the United Brethren church there. A very good attendance was present at the*church. Those people from this city who took part in the program were Roy Mumma, Frank Bohnke, Mrs. C. Merryman. Glennys Elzey, Mary Hill, Phyllis Hoagland. Herretta Elzey, Clement Schnell, Robert. Butcher. Mrs. John Hill and Rev. Vance. Among those from this city who witnessed the play that the Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren church staged at the Roanoke I . B. church last evening, were Mrs. Frank Bonhke and son Donald, Mrs. Vance and daughter Alice, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurst, Mrs. Gaylie Hoagland, Mrs. Alma Hill, and Mabel Hill. Mary Kathleen Fryback. who is seriously ill. was reported slightly better today. She suffered from the mumps

| THE CORT * H Last Time Tonight | “THE MAN WHO LAUGHS” aS Loved Gwynpliiinc, Ihe laughing clown for his ugli- « ■Q ness — the Queen ordered them to niarry — one ol 3Q them refused. One ol many dramatic situations from brt Ss a marvelous Hugo plot -and lavish production ot "S Eighteenth Century England the foremost cinema Be of the year. 2500 in cast headed by Conrad Veidt and QE Mary Philbin. tfi Comedy 10c—25c News gQ sFj THURSDAY 4. FRIDAY—"THE QUITTER" with Ben Lyor, and Dorothy Revier. Jfi SUNDAY & MONDAY —Wm. Boyd in “THE LEATHERNECK.” Be 3R| | THE ADAMS Theatre s ... Si Last Time Tonight With SOUND and SOUND EFFECTS! g | “WINGS” w ffi With CLARA BOW. BUDDY ROGERS. RICHARD ARLEN and GARY COOPER. 31 Every woman who has ever loved will see the reflection §hi of her own heart-throbs in “WINGS the thrilling drama K of the war-fliers! American youth, fighting, loving, (up ® laughing at danger! THE GREATEST PICTURE «■ EVER MADE! gfi 25c —5O c DE THURSDAY &. FRIDAY—RICHARD DIX in ‘ MORAN OF THE [Uf S 0 MARlNES’’—with RUTH ELDER.. Benefit D. H. S. Glee Clubs. Sg SUNDAY 4 MONDAY—NANCY CARROLL and RICHARD ARLEN Jjl Uy in "MANHATTAN COCKTAIL" with SOUND EFFECTS. Singing and Dancing! 1

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and meu ilcH and then from complications. A conference was held ye«terday by the physician* and a trained nurse is in charge. She Is six years old. Charles Zimmerman, of Kendallville, visited his parents here today. Frank Carroll js back on the job at thk O. K. barber shop, after a several weeks battle wMh the flu John W. K’raner and Charles Weaver, residing near Genova, attended t > business in this city today. Harold Blackburn, Bud May, Bob Edris, Jack Wolverton. Egypt Lanford, Dusty Gear, Jim Claybough, Duke Carrol, Tut Shock, Hermy Kastner and Darrin Forrest were among those from Huntington who attended the Decatur-Vlking baseball game here yesterday. C. E. Hocker and L A. Graham motored to Portland, this afternoon, where they inspected tlie post office there. C. E. Hocker returned last evening from Newcastle where he attended a convention of the assistant postmasters.

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