Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 189, Decatur, Adams County, 9 August 1929 — Page 3

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I L thing would not be indifferent. | B Itvle Ims many arguments Ini B nvor' I' makes the lengthened ■ kirt agreeable, it is a pleasant conB ‘Linn io the more prevalent] B ,r,< o flare it offers entirely fresh B Abilities tor the formal blouse I U i' merely a unit of the I I 'aytime frock or the more important , B -Msen'ial of a costume suit. B Tint it is authoritatively recogniz- ■ in Ihe most important collection* ■ Lull costume fashions, and in many, ■ JXretations. is a fact not to be, I “There i' sheath tunic which ■ hugs the figure to a line only a tew X above the knee, a favorite witli certain creators as an accompaniment of the formal suit. There k a tunic Hared slightly above a ! foundation skirt slightly flared, a ' Loulseboulanger version. There Is the frock. lielted and with a fuller tunic silhouette, sometimes slashed a t the sides posed over a narrow and straight foundation skirt. Occasionally the belted effect with fullness concentrated at sides gives a Russian aspect to the theme. ENTERTAIN FOR MRS. JAMftS R. BLAIR Complimentary to Mrs. James R. Blair, who will leave soon for her new home in New Ijexlngton. Ohio, Mrs. Albert Gehrig and Miss Mildred Uddy united in entertaining with five tables of bridge, last evenng. at the Mrs. Maude Dorwin .residence on North First street. The Dorwin home was most festive for the occasion in a floral arrangement of golden glow, snapdragons, and various garden flowers. Four games of bridge were enjoyed, and as the resultant scores. Mrs. B J Masterson ot Bluffton was awarded a lovely prize for high score, while Miss Mary Suttles received the consolation prize. Mrs. Blair was presented with a lovely gift by the hostesses. At the close of the evening. the tables were arranged for luncheon, which were served by the hostesses in two delicious courses. The guest list of the evening included: Mesdames James R. Blair, P. Bryce Thomas, Byford Macy. Harry Knapp. Herman Myers, Paul Saurer and the Misses Dorothy Durkin, Mary Suttles Marcella Hower, Veronica Anker. Helen Dorwin and Florine Michaud, all of this city; and Mrs. Charles Keller, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Cecil Cole, of California; Miss Marjorie May. of Corunna; Miss Clories Jones of Owensboro; Mrs. Harry Sutton, ot Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. B. J. Masterson, of Bluffton. MEETING OF TRIANGLE QLASS Miss Isabel Cloud was hostess to the Christian church Triangle class at her home on Mercer avenue last eveting. A regular business meeting preceded the sdcial hour, but little business was transacted because several of the class members were away on their vacations. After the social hour the hostess assisted by her mother. Mrs. Joe Cloud, served a de- , licious two course luncheon. There were no guests other than the class members present. A Country Club parly will be held Wednesday afternoon, in the clubhouse. The committee on arrangements for the occasion consists of Mrs. John Peterson as chairman, and 'he Mesdames J. M. Miller. Ed Engel«r, Clyde Butler, E. B. Adams, F._ M. Schirmeyer, C. C. Pumphrey, Roy Archbold, and Miss Della Sellemeyer. The golf committee for the afternoon •ffair will be Mrs. Joseph McConnell, Mrs. J. h. Heller, Mrs. Leo Kirsch. Mrs. J. g, Neptune and Mrs. C. C. ™yl Further plans for the party will ®e announced at a later date. BAPTIST w. w. G. has business meeting The Baptist World Wide Guild met in the church parlors for their regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. The president, Martha Moser, took charge of the devotions, a ter which the first chapter of the t'luld study book, "Seven Thousand Jeralds” was given. In the busisessjm fofovjng,', plans were made f or the activities for the commg year. Baptist women’s s °ciety holds meeting ie Baptist Women’s Society met « the home of Mrs. C. V. Hllyard.' 'ursday afternoon, for the regular . <lUtll 'y business and program meet- -- Mrs. H. A. Thomas had charge

CLUB CALENDER Friday Pythian Sisters County Meeting, Tocsin. Wednesday Wednesday Afternoon Bunco Club, Mrs Walter Eicher, 2 p.m. I Country Club afternoon party. Country Chib. of t.he devotions, and also the program for the afternoon, her subject I being “Grandmothers of the Orient." Sub-topics were given by Mrs. S. E. Hite. Mrs. C. E. Peterson. Mrs. Thomas, Ruth Winnes, Anne W’innes. and Gretchen Winans. The society voted that each lady give SI.OO to the annual replenishing ot the treasury at the first meeting in October. After the businees meeting Mrs. Hilyard served delicious refreshments during the social hour. W. R. C. AND G. A. R. ENJOY ANNUAL PICNIC The Womans Relief Corps and the members of the G. A. R.. enjoyed their annual picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chronister, Thursday after noon. Twenty-five guests were in attendance and a most enjoyable time ■ was had. At the noon hour a delic- , ious pot-luck dinner was served, and 1 the afternoon was spent in taking ■ kodak pictures, and a social time ■ Those present were Mrs. Mary Durr, i Mrs. Ross Mallonee, Mrs. Mary Smith, ■ MrskJoe Helm, Mrs. Lula Swearingen, i Mrs. Ella Bollinger, Sabertlia Kitson, . .Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Black, Mrs C. L. •! Weber and daughters Betty Jane and 1 Mary G„ Mrs. Bernard Keller and , daughter Norma Catherine. Mr. and i Mrs. M. J. Wertiberger, Mrs. Winifred , Russell. Mrs. J. C-. Chronister, Mrs. ■ Charles Rabbit, Marie Hower, Mrs. i John Tyner, R. A. Drummond, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chronister. Mr. Drummond and Mrs. Russel were the ■ oldest persons present, each being . eight-seven years. During the afternoon, Mrs. Joseph Helm, became sud- . denly ill with an attack of indigestion. She was reported to be resting better this morning, although still very • weak ENTERTAINS WITH DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shrank entertained at a dinner, Thursday evening, ■ complimentary to Miss Delia Hauck i of Fort Wayne, Mrs. John Winnes and . son Bobby of Hartford City, and Mrs Robert Hillegras of Huntertown. ENTERTAINS FOR HOUSE-GUEST Mrs. O. L. Vance delightfully en- , tertained with two tables of bridge. Thursday afternoon, at her home on . North Second street, complimentary • to her house-guest, Mrs. E. E. Dildine of Fort Wayne. The high score at bridge for the afternoon’s games was won by Mrs. Dildine, who also received a lovely gift from the hostess. Mrs • 1. A. Kalver was presented with the consolation gift. At five o’clock Mrs. Vance served a very delicious luncheon, which was enjoyed by the following guests; the Mesdames John Peterson, I. A. Kalver, L. A. Graham, John Heller. C: A. Dugan, George Flanders, and Miss Anne Carlisle and Mrs. Dildine. LADIES AID SOCIETY MEETING Mrs. Robert August delightfully entertained the members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church al her home on Tenth street yesterday afternoon. Sixteen members were present and three visitors. After the regular business meeting the hostess served dainty refreshmnts. MEETING OF PHOEBE BIBLE CLASS The members of the Phoebe Bible class of the Reformed church enjoyed a business and social meeting in the church social room Thursday evening. Mrs. Ralph Yager, Mrs. Martin Jaberg, and Miss Mathilda Sellemeyer* were the hostesses. After the usual routine ot business was disposed of games and contests furnished the entertainment for the evening. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses to the fifteen members present* U. B. LADIES ELECT OFFICERS The U. B. Ladiefi Aid society met at the home of Mrs. John Hill yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Eighteen regular members attended and elect-

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ed new officers for the coming year.l who are: Mrs. O. P. Mills, president; Mrs. Clarence Drake, vice president; > Mrs. Rose Wertbaugher, second vice president; Mrs. John Hill, treasurer; Mrs. Carrie Shackley, secretary. The meeting was in the charge of Mrs. Blanche Elzey, retiring president, who gave a report ot the past year's business. Mrt. 0. P. Mills, retiring treasurer, also gave a report. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. John Hill, Mrs. Cl»r-j ence Drake, and Mrs. Ulysses Drum-] mond. The new officers will be form-! aly installed at the next regular meeting which will be held the second Thursday in September. MEETING OF MISSIONARY SOCIETY The Women’s Missionary Society of the Evangelical church met in the church parlors yesterday afternoonMrs. Maynard Johnson was leader of the regular meeting, which consisted of a program instead of a business meeting. Mts, Elmer Anspaugh was in charge of tlie devotional*. The lesson study for the afternoon included the following topics: “Developing Dieticians," by Mrs. Charles Schnitz. "Women Debaters.” by Mrs. Henry Adler. , “About Clothing,” by Mrs. John Adam Smith. “Example of White Mothers," by Mrs. Ed Macy. “The African as a Patient,”’ by Mrs. Maynard Johnson"Hospital Influence," by Mrs. Fred Linn. “The Doctor’s Reward," by Mrs Alva Buffenbarger. Mrs. Maynard Johnson gave a reading at this time followed by other talks on the Oakwood convention. The delegates of the Oakwood convention aie to give a report the next meeting in September. After the program light nrfreshmenta were served by the hostesses. Mrs. Jess Tricker and Mrs. Charles Schnitz. EVER READY CLASS ENJOYS PICNIC The Ever Ready class of the Methodist church enjoyed a picnic supper last evening at the Legion Memorial Park. The committee in charge of the entertainment left the members of the class enjoy themselves informally, without any definite program. After the games a delicious picnic supper was served.

* HOSPITAL NOTES * *¥***¥**¥*«> The condition of Bobby Lankenau, medical patient at the Adams County Memorial hospital, shows a little improvement today. Charles Colter, medical patient at the Adams County Memorial hospital, shows some improvement in his condition today. — o Muncie Girl Killed Muncie, Aug. 9. —(U.R>~A 7-year-old girl's request that Mrs. Ruth Stansburg, 26, “snap a revolver at me,” cost the child her life. The child. Elizabeth Baker, and two younger brothers had been left alone at their home. They became frightened and asked Mrs. Stansburg, a neighbor, to “come over, we are scared." Mrs. Sansburg arrived with a revolver and after making a search of the house sat in a group with the children to clean the gun after believing she had emptied all the cartridges. “Click it at me, Ruth." the child said. * Mrs. Stansburg, believing the gun empty, pointed it at the child and pulled the trigger. There was a report and the child toppled over. The charge had struck her above the heart She died shortly afterwards in a hospital. o Lone Bandit Invades Bank At Marshfield, Ind. Marshfield, Ind., Aug. 9. — (U.R) — Authorities searched today for a lone bandit who robbed the Bank of Marshfield of nearly $2,000 and escaped. James Adams, cashier, said the bandit, poorly dressed, forced him into a vault at the point of a revolver and obtained the money from a cash drawer, a small amount of which was in the new currency. Adams said he made his way from the vault, which was not locked soon after the bandit left and spread the alarifi. The bandit was said to have- left Marshfield in a coupe type automobile which had Illinois license plates. o State Rotarians Close Annual Meet Today Lebanon, Ind., Aug. 9. —(U.R) — The annual assembly of 20th District Rotarians will be closed today with se lection of the spring meeting site. Gary and Evansville were being mentioned as possible sites for the next assembly, although neither had tendered a formal invitation-Fifty-tjvo of the &8 clubs in the district were represented at yesterday’s sessions. Several of the remaining clubs were expected to be .represented at the closing sessions. Foreign district governors who participated in the opening day’s activities included: Worth W. Pepple, Michigan City; Charles Grafton, Muncie; William R. Barr. Bluffton; Arthur S. Sapp. Huntington. and Charles E. Watkins, Muncie.

f&TownTalk IT i i i —«»• Mrs. Adrian Lenhart spent yesterday In Fort Wayne shopping, George Smith of Fori Wayne, visited wllh friends in this city, last evening. Alfred Koontz of Geneva, was look ing after business here last evening. Mrs. Margie Brown and Mrs. Cora Mcßride of Bluffton, visited with friends here last evening after attending the Tri Kappa convention. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Holthouse and children returned last evening from a several days’ visit in Indianapolis where Mr. Holthouse attended a meeting of the Hoosier Daily League. Frank and Gaylord Leslie of Van Wert visited with friends here last evening Miss Marjorie May, of Corunna, was a guest overnight at the Mrs. Maude Dorwin residence on North First street.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gehrig returned, this morning, to their home at Webster, after a few days visit with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Maude Dorwin. Mrs. B. J. Masterson and daughter Marilynn, of Bluffton, are spending a few days with the former's sister, Mrs. Herman Myers, of Nortli Fifth street. Mrs. Jesse Cole, of North Fifth street, and guests, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cole, of Sacramento, California, left this morning for Battle Creek, Mich., were lhey will visit with their son and brother, Jesse Cole, and with the former’s brother, Leon Carrol. They will also enjoy a motor trip to northern Michigan while they are gone. The condtioin of Mrs. Joseph Helm, who became ill, yesterday afternoon with an attack of indigestion, is reported to be improved, although she is still very weak. Mrs. Robert Watson and children Joan and Louis Jean of Marion, are visiting with Mrs. Watson's sister, Mrs. B. R. Farr. Mrs. Watson will remain here until Sunday, when she will be joined by Mr. Watson. Leo Kirsch and Eugene Runyon will return this evening from Oden, Mich., where they enjoyed a several days fishing trip. Mrs. Dora Akey and her daughters Mildred and Myrtle will leave tomorrow noon for an extended trip through the west, visiting such places as Grand Junction and Denver. Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah. They will also visit Wray, Colorado, which is their former home. The Misses Herretta and Dolores Elzey returned Wednesday evening from Dayton. Ohio, where they visited for several days. They left yesterday morning for Fort Wayne, where they will visit for a few days with Mr. ahd Mrs. Arthur Fruchte. John Adam Smith, of South First street, who has been ill for several days, reported today that his condition shows some improvement. Nowerdays when a big husky son throws his arms about his poor, ole tired maw an’ says: "Mother, I’ve come home to lift the mortgage," we don’t know whether he means the one on the car or the one on the house. Say what you please about the devil, he’s a hustler. —Abe Martin, Indianapolis News Paul V. Edwards arrived home last evening from Cedar Point. Ohio, where he has been attending the TriState Photographer's convention which was held at the Breaker’s hotel. Mr. Edwards went to Cedar Point Wednesday morning. Francis Noack visited with friends in Fort Wayne, Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Hakes and son Pavis, George Reynolds, Mrs. Ethel Elzey, and children Vilas Jr., and Phyllis Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hilyard and daughter Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hakes and children, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hower and children, and Clarence Roop motored to Fostoria, Ohio. Monday, where they attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Alice Kuebler. of that city. Miss Mary Soper returned to her home in Chicago, Illinois, after visiting with Marcella and Gertrude Brandyberry of this city. Miss Vera Eady of Fort Wayne will visit over the week-end in this city, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Rebakah Eady. George Morris of Bluffton attended to business here this morning. Miss Eleta Harlow, who has been assisting her father w'th his business in the auditor’s office, was again on the job today following a tew day’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Roller, Vincent Bormann, Miss Virginia Laurent and Robert Meibers motored to Berne last night and enjoyed a swim at the pool west of Berne. Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth made a trip to Pennville this afternoon. Mrs. Clint Conner, of Craigvillo, sustained a deep laceration on her scalp, Wednesday evening, when she fell against a mower at her home. Several stitches were required to close the wound. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walters left Wednesday morning for an extended trip through the east, visiting several points of interest, and the seashore. The Misses Bernice and Doris Nelson, Alice Lenhart. Mary Poling, Anna and Rose Nesswald enjoyed a weiner bake at Lehman’s Park, Berne, last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ant’erson of Geneva visited with Mrs. Clara Anderson, ot this city, last evening. Jack Leigh o' Fort Wayne and

Dorothy Wallers of this city motored to Fort Wayne last evening and en l joyed a show al the Emboyd. Mr and Mrs. A. C. Spahr ot Royal Oak, Michigan, will spend the weekend visiting with Mrs Spahr’s parents, Mr. and Mm. Fred Nichols on Tenth street. Miss Virginia Spahr baa been visiting with her grandparents during the summer months. Mrs. Alfred Beavers and Mrs. Cecil Melchi spent yesterday at Van Wert, visiting with Mrs. Beaver's sister. ] Mrs. Arthur Meyers. They were ac | qompanied home by Robby Meyers.' who will visit for a while with bln aunt, Mrs. Beavers. Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Bogner and children, Miss Agnes Bogner and Charles Bogner of Tlffon, Ohio, arrived this morning, and will remain over the week-end with Mr. and,Mrs. W. P. Lose and family. ** Rolland Mennewlsch and Frank Morel ot Fort Wayne visited with friends In Decatur last evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert Colter of Chi cago will arrive Saturday to spend the I week-end with the former's parents, I Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Colter. Charles H. Colter, who has been seriously ill suffering from blood poisoning for several days, continued to show improvement today. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fritzinger ] spent last evening in Fort Wayne, visiting with Mrs. Fritzinger’s moth er, Mrs. Wm. Davison, who was taken quite seriously ill Monday evening Mrs. Davison was showing some improvement lust evening Miss Ida Gunsett is working at the Charles Brock stote this week, while Miss Dolores Elzey is on her vacation.

o_ | Western Forest Fires Are Being Investigated San Francisco, Calif-, Aug. 9. —ftl.h) —While investigation still was under way into 20 fires of incendiary origin in forests and grazing lands ot San Joaquin Valley counties, almost the same number of new blazes broke out during the night in the northern pan of the state. The Klamath National forest in Ti inity comity was fired in a dozen places, aceoiding to forest service headquarters here. State authorities were advised that I additional blazes of incendiary origin : had broken out in Butte and Tuo- i lumne counties. o Bono Coal Mine Opens Indianapolis, Aug. 9. —(U.R) —A hoist- j ing engineer from Evansville, who I went to work at the Bono Mine com ; pany shaft at Dana late yesterday. I made it possible for the mine to con- i tinue operation today under heavy | guard, according to information received by Attorney General Janies M. Ogden from mine officials. The mine has been closed most of the time since worker-owners were I assaulted by alleged union miners i June 28. o_ Dance Saturday night Sunset.

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BRITISH LABOR PARTY PRAISED Ail Britain Is Satisfied With Reparation Stand Os Their Delegates London, Aug 9. (U.R) Grout Britain's labor cabinet received the unanimous support of the whole press and of all parties today for the first time since it took over the government afiei the recent general elections. All the important members of Ihe principal parties ami all the newspapers. liberal and conservative, as well as these backing the labor govern-

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meat, supported Chancellor Philip Snowden's stand at the Hague International conference in Insisting that Hi'ltain would not accept the financial sacrifices involved In the Young plan reparations payments. Even the bitterly anti-lahorlte morning Post, while questioning the man : tier In which Snowden presented his j argument before • idle secret session i yesterday, agreed that he was right ■ In ills attitude. o—_— HEAVY RAINS IN MANCHURIA London. Aug. 9. —(U.R)- Daily Express dispatches from Peiping today reported that many persons Were drowned in South Manchuria as a > result of torrential rains which crippled the railways of the district and I destroyed many homes and buildlnge ■ in the city of Mukden.