Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 148, Decatur, Adams County, 21 June 1929 — Page 3

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H Tht . Tu.-sduy Night Brldgt* Club will H ! Tuesday evening, at 7:30 o’eio, | ; H v .. M, s Eady on Wim-h,-t f r ■ entertains ■ so CHA RAE ■ Mr s (lien Hill proved hers.lf (l ■ hostess, last evening, when ■ the members of th, ■So i'bn Ha** The *’ ill hon ”' WHM ; 't ■ trai'ti'ely decorated for i'he occasion ■ ,-ltli roses. Five games of bridge HH finished the diversion of the eve ■ Hing, anti prizes for high score were ■ maided to Mrs. Clyde Butler. Mrs ■ Clem Kortenber and Miss Kathryn H Onilor. Mrs. C. H. Brantner, of (’<>- HB junibus. Ohio, was an out-of-town ■ piest and was awarded a guest prize ■by the hostess. Ar the close of the ■ evening's games. Mrs. William Bow H one-course luncheon. The club ad ■ joiirtted following this meeting, sot the summer months. mul * —~~ r ~- H ENTERTAINS club

■ at rice hotel ■ Miss Fan Hite entertained the ■ numbers of her Bridge Club, last eve ■ ning. al the Bice hotel. A delicious ■ three course dinner was served in the H private dining room of the hotel, at ■ ter which the evening was spent in ■ playing bridge. As the result of the ■ evening's scores, Mrs. William Bow ■ ers was awarded the prize for high ■ score. ■ FORMER geneva ■ girl IS married ■ Geneva. June 21.—(Special) —Won! ■ has been received here of the recent ■ marriage of Miss Helen Barnes. ■ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barnes, ■ of Oblong. Illinois, and Mr. Lawrence I ■ Dillman, of Toledo. Ohio. The Barnes i | family formerly resided here and j B Miss Barnes is a granddaughter of ■ Mr. and Mrs. Amos Shoemaker, of ■ Geneva. * I LOYAL DAUGHTERS ■ PLANS JULY PICNIC I The Loyal Daughters class of the B Evangelical Sunday school met at the B home of Mrs. Arbie Owens, on MeB Barnes street, last evening, for tlie B regular business and social meeting. B Twenty-four members and vis: tits I were present at the meeting. ArB rangements were made for a class B picnic to be held July 18. at the home I of Mrs. Fred Teeple. After the business session a social hour was enjoyed, and the hostess served a delicious luncheon. MEETING OF CHRISTIAN LADIES AID Twenty-five members of the Christian Ladies Aid Society motored to the country home of Mrs. Joe Beery, yesterday afternoon, where they enjoyed a social and business meeting. No special plans were enacted during | the afternoon, and a delicious luncheon served by the hostess, featured a social hour. ENTERTAINS WITH BUNCO PARTY Miss Kathryn Archbold entertained at a Bunco party, Wednesday evening, in honor of the Misses Marcella Gerber and Luetita Reffey, who will leave soon to spend the summer at Lake Wawasee. High score prize of the evening was won by Miss Gerber, while Miss Ruth Roop was awarded ] the consolation prize. The appointments of a dainty luncheon served by the hostess, were carried out in green and yellow. The gnest list of the eve- ( ning comprised ithe Misses Marcella ( | Gerber, Luetta Reffey, Leia Yost, | Marie Kolter, Doris Nelson. Dora ] Shosenberg, Dorothy Christen, Rutli ( Roop. Mary Mclntosh, Bernadine Shraluka, Marcella Brandyberry. ( Verna Vance, Gladys Whit wright, f Naomi Gilbert, Cleora Baker and the hostess. c

PICNIC PLANNED BY PHOEBE BIBLE CLASS The Phoebe Bible class of the Reformed Sunday school met at the home of Mrs. Archie Foley, on North Fifth street, last night, Mrs. M. FWorthman and Mrs. Lawrence Breiner acted as assistant hostesses. The meeting was opened by the president, ai ‘d the usual routine of business was followed. The class decided to hold a Picnic supper, July 10, at the home °f Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Breiner, at Peterson, at which time the members *ould entertain their husbands and families. Eighteen members responde<l to the roll call, and two visitors, en Joyed the meeting. After the busloess session a social time was enjoyed, spent in playing contests and btusic. The hostesses served a delicious luncheon. Entertains for departing friend Mrs. Thomas C. Sm: h delightfully entertained at her home at 243 North Fifth street, last evening, contplimentary to Mrs. John Carmondy, who is

CLUB CALENhEIt Friday p Hurs ' ele(,tl ‘"> of officers, 8:00 MrT wTT B " , "‘ ClaM ' Mr ‘ «>“! Mrs. Wm. Jones, 8 p m . cst. C. L of C Degree Team. K. of C Hall, after Holy Hour. i’nlted Brethern D. y. B class Mrs Blanche Elzey, 8 p m. m W X’ M S ' of Methodist church Mrs. Edgar Wicks, 2:30 p m Minnehaha Club benefit bunco party Red Men’s hall, 8:15 p. m Saturday Chicken supper by Christian Triangle and Loyal Daughters Sunday school Classes, church basement 5 to 7 p. m. Monday Pythian Sisters Potluck Supper, K. of P. Home, 6:30 p. m. Tuoadav Tuesday Night Bridge Club, Mrs Francis Eady. 7:30 p. m. W*tdnnMliy Wednesday Afternoon Bunco CbiJ> Mrs. Francis Howell 2:00 P. M. Card Party, Zion Lutheran School house, 8:00 P. M. to leave this city soon. Three small tables were arranged about the entertaining rooms, which were further decorated with bouquets of garden flowers. After several games of bridge, the prizes for high score were awarded to Mrs. James Arnold, Mrs. George Hardin and Miss Adelaide Deininger. while the hostess present-

1 ed Mrs. Carmody with a lovely gift. 1 The tables were then laid with linens • and a delicious two course luncheon • was served, to the following guests: “ Mrs. James Arnold, Mrs. Theodore I Graliker, Mrs. James Cowan, Mrs I I Wai Wemhoff, Mrs. Joe Brennan, Mrs. j Dan Niblick, Mrs. Howard Tuttle. 'I Mrs. George Harding. Mrs. Paul i Briede, the Misses Mayme and AdeI laide Deininger, and the honor guest, | Mrs. John Carmody. ENTERTAINS ‘I AMICITIA CLUB Mrs. Francis Eady entertained the members of the Amicitia Club, last evening, at her home on Winchester street. Two tables were arranged for bridge and the guests of the evening included the club members and Mrs. Herb Butler and Mrs. Robert Krick. As the result of an evening’s entertainment at bridge. Mrs. Felix Graber and Mrs. Albert Mutschler wen awarded the club prizes for high score, and Mrs. Solmon Ixird. the consolation, while Mrs. Herb Butler was presented with a lovely guest prize. At the close of the meeting, the hostess served a dainty two-course luncheon The next meeting of the club will be held in two weeks with Mrs. Russel Melchi as hostess. i — The Pythian Sisters will enjoy a pot-luck supper at 6:30 o'clock, Monday evening, at the K. of P. Home. All members are requested to attend. MEETING OF evangelical AID At the regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical church which was held. Thursday afternoon, in the church parlors, Mrs. Henry Adler presided as president in the absence of Mrs. Fred Linn. There was no special business to he transacted. Twenty-seven members responded to roll call. The June section of which Mrs. William Alfather is chairman, turned in a collection of $37.93. At the close of a social hour, winch followed. the committee served refreshments of chocolate cake and ice cream. PRENUPTIAL PARTY AT DURKIN RESIDENCE The home of Miss Dorothy Durß n, on South First street, provided the setting for a delightful pre-nuptia dinner and miscellaneous shower, ,as ‘ X u. «« 'X Durkin. Mildred Liddy and Marjotm May and Mrs. Harry tosses complimentary to Miss Katn 'vn bride-elect of next week. ’ The home was attractively dec °™ ed with garden flowers of various h e At 6:30 o'clock, the hostesses no i their guests to the spacious n the rear of the Durkin gardens ( , b i eg were artistically hOme ' TTr dinner- Centering the .1 ; X « M brWe .uh no.lw «»»• ■‘silting on MP of the »»"""■ rrs ».«■ I»« „„ a «'l»' re ..0,l •» XSerrf W 1o»« «*“*

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Dry Agent Exonerated 1 • • r*" 1 '■ ■ .- j J I V* \ jl j Jonah Cox, above, border patro. agent, was absolved from blame it connection with the shooting of Archibald Euster, aged 21, al Detroit, Mich., by investigators when one of Blister's companions, Frank Cooper, admitted that he, Euster and others were running liquor across the border into the United States. (International Newsreel) in pink and green, nested in a centerpiece of moss roses. Clever place cards of wedding ring design marked covers for each guest and dainty pink and green nut cupe provided favors at each place. A most delicious three-course dinner was served by the hostesses. Guests of the evening included Mesdames Maude Dorwin, Louis Gehrig, Tillman Gehrig, Herman H. Myers. P. Bryce Thomas, James R. Blair, H. Byford Macy, Charles Keller of Fort Wayne, Theodore Graliker, J. A. Hendricks, and the Misses Kathryn Dorwin, Helen Dorwin, Florine Michaud. Mary Suttles, Veronica Anker and Mararet Moran. At the close of the dinner, a special delivery letter was delivered to Mies Dorwin which was dated at Monroe and read as follows: “Dear Miss Dorwin: So much interest has been manifested that we are taking an especially conducted tour through the city of Decatur and the surrounding territory. Since your name has been recommended to us as one of the charming debutantes of the season, and because of your familiarity with the route, we ask that you take charge of the tour. All expenses are paid by the company, including tips, etc. Kindly examine center table for further instructions. Very truly, Jerkwater Tours, Inc. (Signed) Marjorie May, president; Rnth Knapp, vice president; Mildred Liddy, secretary, and Dorothy Durkin, treasurer.” M'ss Dorwin then followed instructions and upon examining the center table found the following “Itinerary of Proposed Tour” together with a map of direction: “B’3o P.M., Embark at Port Durkin on Spartan Special. 8:45, Land at fit st wide spot in road. Stopover allowed for tour of inspection. 9:15, Land at "Old Homestead." Ten minutes for examination of grounds. 9:45, Pull into Port Liddy. 9:55, Descend to neighboring yard. 10:00, Anchor at Knapps. 10:15, Arrive at Port Durkin.” The bride-elect was then conducted to the “Spartan Special” which awaited without and which proved to be a Ford roadster with truck body, gaily bedecked in pink and green streamers. Just prior to her departure, she was presented with a key for the “Spartan” in addition to a key container of numerous keys which would admit her to the places visited. The remainder of the guests followed in ears driven by Mrs. James R. Blair, Miss Veronica Anker, Mrs. Tillman Gehrig and Miss Mary Suttles. The journey led to the home of Miss Dorwin’s aunt in Monroe, and circled back toward Decatur on the Mud Pike, stopping at the Dorwin farm south of the city. They then proceeded back to town making stops at the Liddy residence, Graliker residence and’ the Knapp Hardware store, and at each stopping place,' Miss Dorwin gathered up many daintily wrapped packages. The tour finally led back to the Durk'n residence, where the packages were opened by the guest of honor and found to contain many miscellaneous gifts. At the close of a social hour at the Durkin home, refreshments of iced drinks and wafers were served by the hostesses. ___ o — Uncle Eben “Many a man." said Uncle Eben, “prays tor salvation on Sunday an Interests all de rest of de weeK. Washington Star. — o — Venerable Flag* The flag of Denmark is said to be the oldest unaltered ting In ltg cross dates hack •• ’-1«Italian flag dates 1-t" WANTED— To buy a baby carriage. Call Mrs. Ralph Schnepp, phone

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A foreign prince buln't got nothin’ to sell but good will. 1 wonder If the Mediterranean fly would be Interested in spinach?—Abe Martin, Indianapolis News. Sherman Koos Is confined to his home by illness. George Cramer, of east of the city was in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Wable, of Monroe, attended to business in the city Wednesday. John Rieter, of Bluffton, called on trade in the city yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. Max Himmelstine, of Fort Waynp, were visitors in Decatur yesterday. Ed Vancil. of Van Wert, was In Decatur yesterday. Mrs. Charles Burrough, of west of the city, was in town yesterday. Harold Havey, of east of the city, was in town yesterday. Jess May, of east of Decatur, was in the city yesterday. Mrs. Arthur Mitchel, of Monroe, was in Dt-catur Wedensday. Morris Fuhrman, who was the delegne from the Adams County Sunday School Association to the state con vention at Shelbyville has returned and declares it a great meeting, attended by 3,000 people from all over the sttae. He make his report to the various Sunday schools of ilhe county as requested. Frank Current, 24, of Fort Wayne, and well-known here, died last evening as the result of an automobile accident near Kendallville, Wednesday night. His car was forced off the Toledo-Chicago pike and Current was the only person seriously injured. His parents own the cottage at Rome City, adjoining the C. D. Teeple cottage. Rev. M. W. Sunderman has returned from the Sunday school convention at Shelbyville. Ed Liechty and Walter Gilliom of Berne, enjoyed a round of golf at the Decatur Country Club this afternoon. Cal E. Peterson, C. A. Dugan and R. D. Myers motored to Van Wert this afternoon for a game of golf. George Morris, head of the Morris chain of stores was attending to business at the Decatur branch 'oday. Miss Marcella Hower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hower, has been rehired as teacher in the Indianapolis schools, according to word received by her parents in this city. Miss Hower has been sojourning in Indian apolis since tlie dose of her school term.

Mrs. C. H. Brantner and son Jack, of Columbus, Ohio, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hill, in this city. Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. C. E. Bell of (this city, and Mrs. C. E. Sawyer, of Natick, Massachusetts, motored to I.aFountaine to spend the day as guests of Mrs. George Geyer, Mrs. Bell will also visit with her mother, Mrs. W. P. Howard. Miss Eva Acker of this city and Mrs. Ernest Reicheldeifet, of Geneva, spent .the day visiting in Fort Wayne today. Miss Florine Michaud was a Fort Wayne visitor today. Miss Greta Champney and John Shrad, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Miss Louise Bradley and Richard Fisher, of Columbia City, motored to this city, Thursday, and were guests for the day of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Peterson. Miss Champney is a cousin of the Petersons. She is a student at Ann Arbor University, where she is a member of the senior class. Mrs. Charles Keller and Miss Jane Wilson returned today, to their homes in Fort Wayne, after a several days visit in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Keller will leave Fort Wayne this evening for Toledo, where kliey will be joined by the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson of this city, in an over Sunday visit at the Rev. Earl Parker residence. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have been attending the National T. P. A. convention in Detroit, Michigan, the past -week. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fuhrman and daughter Delores, Burl Fuhrman and Linley Hunt left this afternoon for Dayton, Ohio, where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark White. Miss Lou Hofer and Mrs. Sadie Scheerer of Monroe, are visiting today with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Macy, and family. Joe Burr will leave tomorrow evening for Chicago, Illinois, where he spend the week-end. While there, he will be the guest at the American Woodman Home. Mr. Gault, of Fort Wayne, wi ll the State Automobile Insurance company was here today adjusting the insurance on the William Bell car which was stolen at Ann Arbor. Michigan, two months ago and recovered in Alberquerque, N. M. The company made a more than satisfactory settlement of every claim allowing for the fact the car was driven more than 5,000 miles. George Flanders has returned from a visit to his Michigan farm. Miss Anna Carlisle has returned from a several months visit in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rancher, son Paul and daughter Margaret, of this city, and Mrs. Hancher's mother, Mrs. Nancy J. Schaffner, of Willshire, 0., motored to Lansing, Michigan, this afternoon, where they will visit over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Don

Watkins. They will be accompanied home by Mrs. Watkins, win. will visit here Indefinitely. Ferd Christen, Adams county agricultural agent, returned from laifayette hist nighit, after attending a conference of county agents. Harold Daniel, linotype operator for the Dally Democrat, suffered a painful injury thia morning when the hot metal spurted from the machine and struck him in the right eye. He was taken to a local physician where the injured eye was treated. Postmasi'er L. A. Graham made a business trip to Huntington yesterday E. A Barnes, general superintendent of the Fort Wayne General Electric plant was looking after business here. o Adding Many Mortgages To Assessment Sheets Bluffton, June 21. — Reporting that they had been encouraged on every hand by interested taxpayers of the county, members of the county board of review today set about continuing their probe into the mortgage taxation case. Members of the board staked Thursday afternoon that a total of $21,00(1 worth of mortgages heretofore unassessed had been placed on the ?HIciijSTEI§.P!LLS A.l A / 4/ fur <3N*ei>e»*tert» Diamond /A\ Hrrrad PilU la and Uold( Q) metallic boxes, seeled with Blue Hlb boa. Take other. Hay V 1/ your DracjrleL Ask b>r 1/ W CHI.CHLH.TEHM DIAMOND I X - M BRAND PILLM, for 40 kaowe \ fy as Best, Safest, Reliatite. Buy Now I MMVMWWWWWWVMMVWWUI lAshbaucher’s MAJESTIC FURNACES ASBESTOS SHINGLE < ROOFING < SPOUTING I LIGHTNING RODS Phone 765 or 739

ARE YOU GETTING YOUR SHARE OF THE WONDERFUL VALUES BEING OFFERED IN — PUMPHREYS Greatest SALE If not. you better make it a point to ffet here Saturday. Make a check up on the gifts, etc., you will have to buy for the next year and buv them now while the savings are so great, A Group of mer- A Group of merchandise worth chandise worth All Piamonds arc up to $1.50 ’•educed ■ It’* y° ur up to $3.00 H v chance - get it now. your choice now your choice now To try and tell you 27c the whole story of O I C the wonderful savings we don’t A Group of merA Group of mer- k „ ow w h ere to be- t . handise worth chandise worth gm or where to . (» 9 r> o end -- we are just up to ° merely touching your choice now your choice now the high spots -come and see the 97C 47(* values in China- — ware, Glassware, A Group of Rose . Silverware, LeathA Group of mer- er Gooc | s> Lamps, Glassware ottered chandise worth etc. a t a great reduc- “ P1,,52 - 75 WATCHES ‘1 '«»’ in '> rke ’ your choice now your choice J All watches carry J ___ a nice reduction — see the values. »7oC I PUMPHREY ou’.no jewelry store s " n u e "™» this sale DECATUR. INDIANA

iissessment sheets of the county. They also Hinted khat aummon* Iwaiied early this week to mortgage holders, who had failed to give In their mortgaged for taxation, had already In-nun to show returtiH. Auditor Paul Scott, secretary of the board, who was authorized by that body to issue the summons, mated today that the complete list of mortgages Involved In the Investigation totaled $236,355.00,

THE CORT Last Time Tonight “FANCY BAG GAG E’ ’ A story you’ll like with an All-Star Cast. A picture that digs into your heart and lends enough action and romance Io hold your interest from start to finish. Added—The 6th chapter of the serial, •thf; final reckoning.” Comedy 10c - -25 c News SATURDAY lorn Mix in •‘The Lone Star Banger." SUNDAY A MONDAY “WEARY BIVER" featuring Richard Barthehnes.

THE ADAMS Theatre ‘COOL and (OMHIRTABLE’ Tonight and Saturday 808 STEELE in ‘‘LAUGHING AT DEATH ’ ’ Gripping, Pulsating Action Show! Hand-to-hand battles in the dark! A thrilling duel in the gray light of dawn’ Triumph of Yankee courage in a racing melodrama! Also—A ‘TOOTS & CASPER’ Comedy. Added-The Sth Chapter of ‘‘EAGLE OF THE NIGHT.” 10c — —25 c Sun, Mon. & Tues.—LON CHANEY in “WHERE EAST IS FAST”—with U PF. VELEZ, Lloyd Hughes and Estelle Taylor—W ITH SOUND!

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SUPPER MENU The mcnup for the plH(e supper to be served from 6-7 p. nt. tomorrow evening by Ihe Christ ian ladles In (he i hurch basement la as follows: creamed chicken, mushed potatoes, biscuits, lettuce salad, cake, fruit and coffee. It — O - FOR SALE—Cement, $2.10 per barrel, Saturday and Monday Acker Cement W orks. 14Ht2x