Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 154, Decatur, Adams County, 28 June 1929 — Page 3

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NEW YORK, .lune 28. XU.R)—When Paton introduced, last January the silhouette with the extremely elongated pans] tt t the front of the skirt ’and tin sides proportionately extreme In their brevity, it wag regarded as one of the mos' radical innovations ol the Parle openings. While It was so differen’ from every oth»r skirt—all the others were still developing the longer-at-back trend—its significance was understood as a newer and bolder effort to lenc’hen the cklrt. That it was not merely a gesture to "be different" la

proven by the continuance of it by Patou himself, and the further adoption of it by Lanvin. There is no doubt that this is the

beginning of a movement for more pronounced skirl length, even considering the added inches we are becoming accustomed to see in frocks that are being worn now by fashionable wotnen. It can be readily appreciated just how great a step this is in creating new interest and impulse in the public fashion mind. One has only to visualizb this silhouette with its definite lines «o greatly contrasted with the prevailing down-in-hack silhouette to realize the tremendous importance that lies in this newer development. Now that women are in a receptive mood regarding the longer skirt —the determination of a year ago. for instance, not to change from the kneelength skirt having considerable weakened— the advantages of the ’lipping length at front can be cleverly promoted, especially to the legions of women who are relieved that it will be sffiart again to cover their legs between the knee and the ankle. The more recent reports of what the chic world has been wearing to the French races stress the uneven hem in suits, the length most frequently folowing the Patou formula ami being longest in front. The response to the silk suit in black especially. GENEVA FORTNIGHTLY CLU3 ENJOYS DINNER-BRIDGE HERE A number of Ladies, members of the Fortnightly Club motored to this city evening, and enjoyed a party of very pretty appointments, in the form of a Dinne’.-Bridge, neld in the private dining hall of the Rice Hotel. Miss Dorothy Laßue acted as hostess. The small tables were prettily arranged, centered with bud vases of sweet peas while the remainder of the room was adorned with huge bouquets of roses. A most delicious four-course dinner was enjoyed, after which the tables were arranged for Biidge. Those successful in winning high score were Mrs. Richard Briggs and Mrs. Ray McCollum, while Mrs. J. I). Briggs was presented with the consolation prize. Those of the Club who enjoyed the novel party were the Misses Adie Hoskinson, Olive Rhodes, Catherine Fravel; the Mesdames Richard Briggs. W. S. Shoemaket, 11. C. Chew, T. B Rhoades, I). D. Cross, Jr.. C. C. Shepherd. C. P. Hinchman, J. D. Briggs. Ray McCollum, and the hostess Dorothy Laßue.

W. O. M. L. ENJOYS PARTY AND SUPPER The Women of Mooseheart Legion enjoyed a contest supper and Bunco party, last evening, following their regular lodge meeting at the .Moose Home- A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses following the lodge session, and the remainder of the evening was spent in playing Bunco. Prizes for high score were awarded to Mrs. Irvin Schafer, Mrs. Jake Grim, and Mrs. Emerson Bennett. MEETING OF HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Forty ladies enjoyed a delightful allday meeting of the Root Township Home Economics Club, which was held yesterday, at the home of Mrs. Shermann Kunkel. A delicious dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour, and during the afternoon, Mrs. Charles Barnhouse gave a most interesting lesson on the setting of the dining table The club planned to hold their next meeting as a picnic on the Fourth Thursday in July, the place to be announced laterENTERTAINS WITH DINNER Mrs. Martin Miller entertained at dinner, Wednesday evening for a number of her relatives. Covers were laid at the dining table for Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Deitsch and daughter Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goflee and children June Isabell, anti Phillip Earl, all of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. P. W. Deitch and Ralph Deitsch, of Celina, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Deitsch and son Robert, Mrs. Mary Miller and Marjorie, and the hostess, of this city. COURT HOUSE EMPLOYEES ENJOY PICNIC SUPPER Twenty employees of the Adams county court house enjoyed a pot-luck supper, last evening, complimentary to Messrs. Charles Bales, of Richmond, and Frank Simons, of Jonesboro, state accountants, who have been employed at the court house for the past several weeks. The party

CLUB CALENDER Friday St. Mary's Home Economics Chib, Mrs. Laura Davit, 12:30 p. m. Pocahontas Initiation, Red Mens Hall, 7:30 p. m. St. Marys Twp. Home EconomicsClub, Mrs. H. 0. Davis, 1:00 P. M. Mt. Pleasant Kings Herald society, Charles and Charlene Barnhouse, 1:30 p. m. M. E. Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. Fred Nichols 2:30 pm. Ice cream social of Intermediate Christian Endeavor of U. B. church, postponed. Saturday Cafeteria Two Cent Supper, M- E. Church Basement 5 to 7 P. M. Bake Sale of Chatanooga M. E. Ladies Aid, Schmitt Meat Market, 9 a. m. was seated at a long table arranged in the lower corridor of the building. Those present were: Misses Emma Striker, Aleta Harlow. Alice Lenhart, Justine Zerkel, Margaret Haley, Rose and Anna Nesswald, and Marcella and Bernice Nelson; Mrs. Martin Jaberg, Mrs. Clara Anderson, Mrs. George Meyers; Messrs. Ed Ashl.aucher. Albert Harlow, Jay Cline, Clifton Striker. Matt Breiner, Hale, and the two accountants.

CARPE DIEM CLUB HONORS DEPARTING MEMBER Complimentary to Mrs. Ralph Evans. who will leave in the near future (or her new home in Larwill, the Carpe Diem Club entertained with a Bunco party, last evening, at the home of Mrs. Emer Chase on North Filth street. As a result of the evening's games, Mrs. Miles Roop and Mrs. Harry Magner received the prizes for high score. At the close of the evening, the tables were arranged for luncheon. Each was centered bv a bud vase holding an individual rose bud. A delicious onecourse luncheon was served by the hostess.

POPULAR COUPLE WED AT TWILIGHT Before a floral altar arranged on the pretty lawn of the Mrs. Maude Dorwin home on North First street, and canopied by descending twilight, Albert E. Gehrig claimed as his bride, Miss Mildred Kathryn Dorwin. The nuptials were solemnized at 8:30 o'clock Thursday evening, Juno 27, 1929, by the Rev. Ross W. Stoakes, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city. The altar was a lovely embankment of white hydrangeas and lillies, with two ■ silver candelabras holding tall white candle tapers, in the foreground, and huge baskets of the white flowers at either side. It was arranged on the spacious lawn on the east side of the house, and chairs for the guests faced the altar. At 8:30 o’clock, the voice of Miss Veronica Anker was heard from within singing "I Love You Truly" and "Because.” She was accompanied at the piano by Miss Marjorie May. As Miss May drifted softly into the strains of the I,ohengriu WeddingMarch Messrs. Joseph Bebout am. Dorwin Pillars, as ushers, approached the altar and lighted and cathedral candles. As they stepped aside, Misses Kathryn Hower and Eileen Bmk both in rose color taffeta, and Mary Katherine Schug and Harriet Wallace, in bouffant fashioned frocks of green and white taffeta, slowly emerged from the front door of the home, am with white satin ribbons, formed an Xie for the bridal party. Miss Helen Dorwin a sister of the bride followed, .Z Xse behind her was the bride on the arm of her brother, Deane DoiW As the bridal party approached the alta . where the Rev. Ross W. Stoakes waited to receive the nuptial vows, they were met by the groom. The ive single ring ceremony. The brute was given in marriage by her brothS.pped <0 tte .«• »< >»« “ serve him as best ma* of ]oveli . ne L he in b a whhe 8 bridal dress of silk ‘irzs etian lace. drape Ul)d ° f Pri ” C h mline She carried a showXZiX white bride's roses and

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sweet peas, tied with white tulle bow. She wore a pierced gold bracelet, set with diamonds ami emeralds, a gift of the groom. The brliiesmuld was moat attractive in n taffeta evening dress of blue, fashioned with bodice waist and bouffant skirt. The skirt was of angle length with rfcalopcd uneven hi inline, and faced underneath with pink satin. She curried an arm bouquet of pink Ophelia roses. Both the groom and his best mail wore black tuxedos. Following the ceremony, the bridal couple were showered with the beat wishes and congratulations of the one hundred guests, who included the relatives and Intimate friends of the contracting couple. A reception followed, within the home. The bridal party were served in the dining room of the home where the large table with cover of Imported lace was centered by a three-tler wedding cake, which was cut hy the bride. At either end of the table, silver candle holders held tall white tapers which were tied with a bow of tulle. A most delicious one-course luncheon was served, and punch was served throughout the evening, on the front porch of the home. latter in the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Gehrig left amidst a shower of rice, on a wedding trip through the east. They will take a southern route en route and will return byway of the Gieat Lakes. In New York City, they will visit with Misses Josephine Myers and Helen Stephenson. They expect to he absent from home for about two weeks.

As the bride descended the steps prior to her departure, she tossed Iter bridal bouquet into the crowd, and it was caught by Miss Mary Suttles. For going away, Mrs. Gehrig wore an ensemble of green georgette, with hat of poke design to correspond, and carried a green purse. Her footwear and gloves were of blege color. Upon their return, the newly wedded pair will go to Lake Webster, where they will occupy a cottage during the summer months. Mrs. Gehrig is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Will R. Dorwin of 333 Nortli First street. She is a popular member of the younger social set of the city, and has been the recipient of several lovely pre-nuptial parties. She was graduated from Decatur high school and attended DePauw university. She later attended the Muncie State Normal, and for the past four years has been engaged as teacher of the sixth grade at the Central school here. She is a member of the Tri Kappa Sorority and. recently, served as president of that organization. last summer, together witli a party of friends, she enjoyed a tour of Europe. The groom is a son of Mrs. Louts Gehrig, of 115 North Eighth street, Decatur. He was graduated from Decatur high school and attended Purdue university, where he was fraternally identified with the Sigma Chi national fraternity. He is employed as salesman for the Purina Mills, of St. Louis, Missouri. Non-resident guests in attendance at the wedding included: Mr. Guy Dorwin. Dorwin Pillars, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bradens, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradens, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hendricks and children. Mareem and Richard. Miss Helen Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller, Miss Maytne Parker and Miss Josephine Haberstroh, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hendricks, of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Pat Hendricks, of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Thompson, of Lincoln. Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Grulach and Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, of Mentone.; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hendricks, of Monroe; and Mr. and Mrs. John A. May and daughter Marjorie, of Corunna.

ATTEND DINNER BRIDGE GIVEN IN FORT WAYNE Mrs. Harry Staley, Mrs. Joseph Hunter, Mrs. Ralph Roop and Mrs. B. R. Farr, of-this city, were among the guests entertained by Mrs. Owen Davis, of Fort Wayne, last, evening, at a delightful Dinner Bridge. Four linen covered tables were arranged in the living room of the Davis home. The color scheme of the decorations used by the hostess was carried out in green and yellow. Dainty crystal bud vases holding yellow flowers, centered each table, and clever fan design combination tallies and placfr cards marked covers for the twenty guests. Lah-ge yellow water Rilles tilled with candies formed the favors of the party. A most delicious two-

THE CORT KEEP COOL AND ENJOY A GOOD SHOW. Last Time Tonight “THE MIDNIGHT TAXI” A Warner Bros. Picture with Antonio Moreno, Helene Costello, and a stellar cast. You'll thrill as never before at this great picture crooks, ruin runners, gangland, everything in one. The 7th chapter of “THE FINAL RECKONING” Comedy -10 c - -25 c - News Saturday—Al Wilson in “THE SKY SKIDDER.’ Sunday & Monday ‘THE SQUALL' with all star cast.

course dinner was served by the hosI'Hh. Bridge then furnished diversion for the remainder of the evening and prizes for high score were awarded to Mrs. Smith, of Fort Warne, and Mrs. H. R. Farr, of this city. One Man Killed, One Hurt In Plane Crash South Bend, Ind, June 28—(UP) Efforts to establish the cause of an , airplane crash yesterday in which one man was killed and another Injured I was started here today. Leigh Sellers, 31, a mechanic of the Curtis Flying Service, was killed and J. E. Parkhill, pilot, was injured seilously. Tlie pair had taken a reconditioned plane Into the air for a test flight when the crash occured.

IfrTownTaDc John O’Connor of Fort Wayne was here yesterday attending to business. Dairyland is on the press and will be sent out to Cloverleaf Creamery patrons next week. A crew from the Holland Furnace Company plant is here cleaning furnaces and pipes in a number of residences. Mrs. Ed. Miller and daughters Virginia and Magdeline are visiting In Celina, Ohio, for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coflee and children, June Isaltell and Phillip Earl, of Detroit. Michigan, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs'. Walter Deitsch. Mrs. Walter Deitsch and son Robert visited ini Celina, Ohio, yesterday. Mrs. Deitsch was the guest at a very pretty afternoon party held in the Mercelina Park Hotel, while there. 1 don't know which causes the most Grief —Dame Rumor or Dan Cupid, an' ther's no way to sidestep either one. You'd think if a judge could take a vacation most anybuddy could get off. —Abe Mdrtin, Indianapolis News John Reiter, of Bluffton, was in town yesterday on business. Mrs. A. Van Guilder, of east of the city, was in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heckman, of north of the city, was in town yester dayMrs. Archie Foley and Mrs. Floyd Arnold spent the 'lay in Fort Wayne where they visited with Mrs. Arnold s aunt and her mother-in-law who will leave today for Erie, Pennsylvania, for an extended visit with Mrs Arnold's lister, Mrs. George Smith. J. D. Reiter of Bluffton was calling on tnf grocery trade here yesterday. Several of the local stores are seriously contemplating keeping open until nine o’clock In the evening the next two or three months. Miss Helen Dugan has completed-her duties as instructor at Bryn Mawr College, and is spending the summer vacation period witli her parents, Mr and Mrs. Charles Dugan in tills city Mr. and Mrs. B R. Farr will go to Lake Webster, tomorrow, where they will spend the week at the Methodist Church Cottage Decatur Heights, Th“y will have as their guests during the week. Mr. and Mrs- Leo Kirsch and son Don, of this city, and Mrs. Robert Watson and family. Mis. Logan Randoph and family, Mrs. 1) H Pulley and family and Mrs. George Slawson, all of Marion. The descendants of the J- D. Hale family including the J. S. Peterson, D. E Smith families are planning a family ieunion at Rome City next Sunday. All the living children of the late John D. Hale are planning on attending. Paul Graham and Dick Heller made a business trip to Berne ami Linn Grove this morning concerning the street fair to be held here next September. B- F. Roller made a business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mr. and Mis. Charles Keller returned to their home in Fort Wayne this morning after an over-night visit in this city. Mt. and Mrs. Robert Helm motored to Berne last night. Several local people attended the band concert given by the Dunbar band at Berne last evening. Leo Kitsch and A R. Ashbaucher made a business trip to Huntington this afternoon. Plans are continuing for the state rural mail carriers envention to be held in Decatur July e, 7, and 8. Seveal local committees are planning for the convention program. About 400 visitors are expected in Decatur. A. B. Hall returned to this city this morning after a business trip to Indianapolis.

remain for the months of July and August, assisting Mrs Nellie Haney In the cafeteria of the Oakwood Park Hotel. Miss Annette Moses, city llbraiian. Is being wiled for elec.rlcl'y by Casper N. Lang and son Ben Mr. Lange and Son are also wiring the second bungalow being built by Julius Hauck on South Seventh street. Misses Marcella Gerber and Luetta Reefey, and Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Gerber will motor to Lake Wuwusee, tonight, where the two young ladies v ill Dr and Mrs. E. (>. ('overdale mid daughter have returned from a week at tile lakes 4n the vicinity of !)• I 'ltlir. Michigan. Mis. Harry Magner, of Fort Wayne, visited with ft lends In this city yesterday, and attended the Cartie Diem dub party at the Elmer Chase home, ll’t evening Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hendtlcks of Mon roe, attended the wedding of their niece Miss Kathryn Dorwin, lust evening Dave Miller, former Decatur man and for many years a circus performer, visited friends here. Dave was the originator of the hull frog contoritlon ads and was twenty years ago one of the highest priced performers of the famous Hi Henry Minstrel troupe. The new lesidence which is being built by Daniel Eckrote, on south Mercer avenue, is nearing completion, and Mesdames Skiles, Sparks. Hartmut, Frazier and Morrow and Williamson

Tomorrow Saturday - Is the LAST DAY Pumphrey’s Greatest Sale This certainly has been a real value - giving event. The greatest ever! Everybody’s been talking about the values but wait until you see the values we are going to give you on this last day. Don’t miss it! We’re going to turn this Last Day into a value - sensation. We could write a big story alwnit the enthusiastic buyers who have attended this sale since the opening day. They were bubbling over with enthusiasm on account of the Real Values and this enthusiasm is spreading like a charm all over the vicinity. There is nothing we can say that can begin to be as significant as seeing the merchandise itself and the ridiculous low prices at which it is being offered. DON’T MISS THIS! SATURDAY, 3 I’. M. SHARP SURPRISE PACKAGES Merchandise from our regular stock and worth up to $.!..>() More fun than you’ve had in a long time, buying these packages “BLIND.” They are all sss?§ wrapped up and sealed—YOU can’t tell and we 3® jßg g/T won’t tell what is inside—BUT we guarantee every box to contain more than the price you Eg ® are charged. In most cases it contains ever so Mg much more than you are charged—The mer- gg Bt M™ Ji chandise in the different boxes is selected from BgIMI our regular stock—YOUß choice from the smallest to the largest BY ALL MEANS PLAN TO BE HERE SATURDAY PUMPHREY’S JEWELRY STORE Jtiz 1 DECATUR - - - - INDIANA

of Bluffton motored here yesterday for a couple of rounds of golf. Ralph Tyndall of Bluffton returned to that city after s|M-mling yesterday lit Decatur.

THE ADAMS Theatre Cool and Comfortable Last Time Tonight KNIGHT HAWKS CLUB Benefit. 100', TALKING JEANNE I’hat fatal note, written in a r* ■ moment of desperation, lays c” a / bare a woman's soul! In the in J hands of a vengeful rival it ('•rjir becomes a weapon of de- ■■■ t struction! W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM’S drama, reveal- ■■■■ ■ ■ ■■■» Ing ( he danger of love unreCl Qaramount strained! i/icLure A Iso-Bi II v Doolev in “SEA FOOD" and 9th ( hater of Bun TH Mon NE A M T A u :.°G. G or fl e “EAGLE OF THE NIGHT." Jessel in “LUCKY BOY"— is- 35TALKING and SINGING!

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At 11 general meeting of the street fair cmmlttee lust night. It was announced that more jhim half the concession apace for the Decatur fair had been contracted for