Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 199, Decatur, Adams County, 21 August 1929 — Page 5

Jl| JU £ gj’'' 'fl ll Mias Mary Macy * 1 1 1 ll *Jr Miza Margaret Haley Phones 1000—1001

Footwear Follows Backward Tendency

NEW YORK. Aug. 21—(U.FD—It has, been generally recognized for some "ih t the back of tihe gown revealed its merit, for designers seemed part n I ' iv intrigued by the prospect of focusing the eyes on back draperies and

MH nther treatments. M GowiH h aliened first at (he back and trimming seemed to be drawn H K > \ n int which left the front of the gown, the ulsual position, quite around . ■ ■ without oil. ■■ ’ban s>lh° ue,le ln,ereat - • .

• flliwu* ' . * ■ !n a Short fine hats began to tiefl reloo all sorts of interesting rear fl .‘,«s Finns here-to-fore negligible fl J the tack took to lengthening in fl sympathy Wi'h the skirts which they fl were to balance anil now some of . j ■ the new.ta an.! smartest shoes are! H .bowing a tendency to concentrate | j Bl interest on the body or quarter of the f ■ 9ho e rather than on the vamp. So | one must look to the back in shoes ■ as in dres.se< to find the style an- j HK strer. , . H One reason why this type of decor- , ■l ation is expected to prove popular is , ■ that it makes the forefoot look shortBf er. Quite often appliques are featur- ■ ed in a novelty manner across the ] B Quarter with the vamp perfectly plain ■ and several of the T-strap variety B have only the front strap pleated, j E Certainly shoe decorations, regardB less of how they are treated, are ad- ( B vancing on the heels of fashion. ■ entertains I for house-guest , ■ Mr. and .Mrs. Charles Holthouse cnE tertained. last evening, at their home i B on North Second street, honoring their I house-guest. Miss .Mary A. Beattie of ' ■ Detroit. Michigan. Tables were arrang- ■ ed about the entertaining rooms, and | progressive hearts furnished enter- 1 B tainment for the evening, with Mrs. B Minnie Holthouse successful in winnB ing the prize. Miss Beattie was pre- 1 B sented a lovely gift by the hostess. I At the close of the evening, a dainty ( I luncheon was served. j ■ < I TRI KAPPAS j HOLD MEETING The Tri Kappa sorority met with * Miss Vivian Thomas and Mips Kath- s erine Kauffman, last evening, at the , home of the former on Thirteenth ' street. A large number of members was present, and an interesting 1 meeting was held. During the busi-l J ness session, plans were made to; ( award prizes during the Street Fair, I September 10 to 14. Plans were also 1 «. made for charity work. After the ( business, tables were arranged for Bridge and a social evening was 1 spent in playing the game. Associate members from out of the city were Miss Victoria Mills, who is teaching r in Rochester; Mrs. Jack Oldham of Greenfield, and Mise Josephine Myers ' of New York City. Dainty refreshments carrying out the color note of J yellow and white were served by the ‘ • hostesses. t PSI IOTA XI 1 HAS PICNIC The ’.numbers of the Psi lota Xi sorority drove to Sunset Park, last ' evening for the regular meeting. Some business was disposed of in the early part of the evening. Then a fire was made and weiners roasted, together with marshmallows, and all that goes to make an ideal picnic supper was available. After the picnic supper the members enjoyed a j social hour consisting of a general good time. 1 ENTERTAIN ' WITH SHOWER Miss Lee Anna Vance of this city and Miss Vianna Keesberry of Fort Wayne, united in entertaining Tues- ( day afternoon, at the home of the latter on Kinsmore Avenue, honoring Miss Amelia Dildine, whose marriage to diaries Bennett of Portsmouth, Ohio, will take place today. The party was in the form of a shower and ( bridge. Three tables were formed for s he games and prizes awarded to those having highest honors. Miss , Dildine was presented with a lovely Rift from the hostesses. The appointments at the tables where refteshments were served, were carried o, it in the color note of rose and Hue, ami flowers were arranged about the entertaining rooms. The bride * as presented with a number of , kitdien gifts from the guests. . she Little Light Bearers of the M. church will hold a picnic, in the Lesion Memorial Park on Winchester , street, Friday afternoon at two-thirty ( o clock. All members are urged to plan , o attend, and bring dues, mite boxes ( an, ‘ tive cents extra. DECATUR COUPLE . marrieq Tuesday A wedding which comes as a pleas- , n surprise to the many friends and i relatives, was quietly solemnized at ( J* ’’-thirty o'clock Tuesday evening, < • he Zion Reformed churcnparson- | Re on West Jackson street, when i ■ ’s. Mary E, Miller, 615 North Ninth < Im® 1 ’ rtauKhter of Mr. and Mrs. i tbs Erhart, residing near Vera 1

CLUB CALENDER Wednesday Wednesday Afternoon Bunco Club, Mrs. Simon Lord, 2 p. m. Union Township Women’s Club, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Whittenbarger, 8 p.m. Thursday Christain Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. Fred King, 2:30 P. M. D. Y. B. and Can und Will classes pot-luck supper, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurst, 8 P. M. W. O. M. L. Moose Horae, 8 p. m. Amicitia Club, Mrs Albert M.itschler, 8 p. ni. Friday M. E. Little Light Bearers, picnic. Legion Memorial Park, 2:30 p. m. Methodist Ladies Aid Society, church parlors, 2:30 P. M. Ice Cream Social, M. E. church, Salem. St. Mary's Township Home Economics Club picnic, 7:15 P. M. Minnehaha Club, Red Mens Hall, following Pocahontas lodge. Salem Ladies Aid Social, Methodist church lawn. Saturday Saturday Night Bridge Club, Mrs. George Flanders, 7:30 p in. Monday Tuesday Night Bridge Club, Mrs. Russel Melchi, 8 p. m. Cruz, became the bride of David Adams. linotype operator at the Decatur Daily Democrat. The Rev. A. R. Fledderjohann, pastor of the Reformed church, read the impressive single ring ceremony, which was witnessed by a few intimate friends Miss Marjorie Miller, daughter of the bride, acted as ring-bearer, and carried a gorgeous bouquet of American Beauty roses, in which was contained the wedding ring. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Frieda Erhart, and Robert Walt of Fort V\ aylte, acted as best man to the groom. The bride was attractive in a rose dress of silk georgette. She wore a beautiful diamond dinner ring, a gift of the groom, and carried a coursage bouquet of American Beauty roses. The groom wore a suit of conventional blue. The newly married couple left for a wedding trip to Albion and Detroit, Michigan; Niagara Fairs, New York; Canada; Mansfield and Cleveland, Ohio; and upon their return September 1, will make their home at 615 North Ninth street. Ladies Aid Society of the Christain church will meet Thursday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock with Mrs. Fred King, at her home on Mercer avenue. All members are urged to attend. MEETING OF BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. Dick McConnell was hostess last evening to the Thursday Night Bridge Club. Two tables were arranged for bridge and several games were played. High score prizes were awarded to Miss Kathryn Kyte, first, and Mis. Louisa Braden, second. A guest prise was also awarded to the guest, Mrs. Marie Lord. After the bridge the hostess served delicious refreshments to the members of the club and their guest. The next meeting will be in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Russel Melchi,. The Tuesday Night Bridge Club will entertain the husbands of the members next Monday night, August 26, al the home of Mrs. Russel Melchi. at 8 o’clock. HONORS FRIEND WITH BUNCO PARTY Mrs. Adrian Baker, who before her recent marriage was Miss Gladys Reffey, was honored with a lovely Bunco party and miscellaneous shower last evening, when Miss Ethel Tumbleson and Mrs. Alta Smith united in entertaining in her honor. The party took place at the Tumbleson home. 818 Maple street, and the home was beautifully decorated with a profusion of garden flower’s. The appointments of the par ty consisted of a pink and white color scheme. Several tables were arranged for bunco and a the conclusion of the social games, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harry Miller and Mrs. Mat Breiner. The hostesses also presented the honor guest with a lovelf gift. Ihe tables weie then laid with dainty linens and a delicious two course luncheon was served, the last course being carried out in the color note. A dumber of very lovely gll'is were showered upon Mrs. Baker. Those present at the lovely affair were Mrs. Bakei. Mrs. Lee Reftey, Mrs. Harry Merry-

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1929.

man, Mrs. Hubert Omlor, Mrs. Burl Thompson, Mrs. Ralph Roop, Mrs. Harry Miller, Mrs. Homer Templin, Mrs. Harry Staley, Mrs. Joe Hunter. Mrs. Mat Breiner, the Misses Fern Passwater, Marie Reffey, Olive Walters, Alma Andrews, Mirriam Myers, Glenola Reffey, Betty Smith, Elizabeth and Mary Fuhrman, and the hostesses Mrs. Alta Smith and Miss Ethel Turnbleson. o_ “OLD SETTLERS’’ WILL MEET HERE (COMTOftED Fltni PAUIC ONH) Root Twp.—A. J. Lewton, Tlse Baker, Ed Christen, W. L. Guilder. Union Twp. — Arthur Bleeke, J. Henry Blakey. Frank Mclntosh, C. D. Spitller. * Kirkland Twp.— Sam Barger, Peter Fulk, Charles Arnold, Dayton Zimmerman. French Twp.—Fred Isch. William Kipfer, Jonas Neuenschwander. Monroe Twp.—Abe Inniger, Eli vV. Hendricks, Vance Mattox. Blue Creek Twp.—Harvey L. Sipe. Malcolm Ripley, 'Chauncey Sip-, Robt. P. Davis. Hartford Twp Dan Studler. Alonzo Shanks. W. H. Clark, William Anderson. Wabirsh Twp.-Otis Burk, John A. Hendricks, Sam Teeter, Charles Sullivan. Jefferson Twp. James Kenney, Ray Duff, Charles Ray. The following letter is being mailed today to all committee members, and a general meeting will lie called soon to outline final plans. Chairman Quinn said: Dear Friend: Wednesday. September 11th next, during the week of the Big Street Fair being put on at Decatur by the American legion, bas been designated as "Old Settlers’ Day.” This is the first time in the history.of Adams county that a celebration in honor of "Old Timers" has been held as a county affair. We hope to make it a great day. We hope to have a very large number of "Old Timers” here. We hope that none will stay away. Adams county has a wonderful history, its people played an important part in the settlement of the Middle West. Prizes will be given to the oldest man in the county who attends the celebration, also to the oldest woman. A prize will be given to the couple attending who have been married the longest. A prize will be given to the man or woman who has been longest a resident of Adams county. A fine program will be held. A nationally known speaker will be here. Rest rooms will be provided' Registration booths will be convenient where all may register so that prizes may be determined. We are writing you as a member of the committee asking that you urge all "Old Timers” in your neighborhood to come. If they have no means of getting to Decatur please see that some one brings them. We owe a debt of gratitude to the pioneers and their descendants of Adams county. "Old Settlers' Day" will be a "get together” day in honor of them and also a day when we can show an an appreciation of our county and its people and tpake of it a real "good will” day. Thanking you and trusting that you wijl interest yourself in making the day a success. Yours sincerely, FRENCH QUINN. Chairman. o Federal Probe Started In Arizona Plane Crash Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 21 —(UP) —J. G. Null of the U. S. Department of commerce of Los Angeles was conducting an investigation today into the -plane crash that sent Miss Marvel Crosson, San Diego entrant in the women’s national air derby, to her death near Wellton. Ariz., Monday. Null said Miss Crosson’s plane is believed to have 'been tampered with. He will make a trip to the Desert with Yuma County officers to look over the wrecked machine. J. Allison Moore, president of the beard of air control of San Diego, also is here. Moors said he had been requested by citizens of San Diego to determine whether foul play figured in the death crash. o Town Marshal Wounded In Attempted Holdup Cambridge City, Ind., Aug. 21 —(UP) —The Town Marshall of Cambridge City. John Ingenuan. 66. was believed dying in a Richmond hospital and office: s were searching for Russell Bell, 26, who allegedly shot the officer and escaped during an attempted holdup to(Ji*y of a Cambridge City pool room. Ingerman lay in wait in Flank Miller's pool hall last night on a Up that it would be robbed. Miller was with him. They said Bell entered through a window. Whereupon the officer fired one- shot and received a bullet wound in the mouth as the robber returned the fire with an automatic pistol. Miller showered the intruder with billiard balls as he escaped through a window after the two bad grappled and fought hand to hand. Miller had disarmed the robber. Bell was said to have driven toward Indianapolis in his car. — o Miss Naomi Butler and Miss Buckmaster of Cincinati, Ohio, who has been visiting in this city, went to Chicago, Illinois, where they will remain over the wffek-end.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Burt Ijenhart and daughter, Alice, of thia city and Mr. and Mrs. Orval Lenhart, and family of Wren, Ohio motored to Celina, Ohio, Saturday, where they spent the weekend. Mrs. John E. Nelson and daughters Bet nice and Agnes attended the Methodist picnic at Walbridge Park, Toledo, Ohio, today. Mrs. G. 11. Robinson of Sturgis Michigan arrived In this city today where she will spend a few days, the guest of Mrs. Clara Anderson, Recorder of Adams County. Miss Irene Brandt, operator of the O. K. Beauty parlor was a business visitor in Detroit, Michigan, yesterday. Harold and Gladys Young, and Helen Eggleston, of Geneva spent yesterday in this city visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Harkless and M. and Mrs. Herman Hollman have returned from a two weeks vacation spent at Lake James and other places. An employee at the Macy Conveyor factory, named Sheets ran a steel splinter through one of his fingers last evening requiring the attention of a physician. George and Austin Bruce of Indianapolis are here to start the sale of lots in the new subdivision and will make their announcement in a few days. Mrs. H. A Thoma.u left this mnrring for Defiance, Ohio, accompanied by Miss Helen Lagorin, of Defiance, who has been visiting with Mrs. Thomas since Friday. Miss Thelma Brandon of Indianapolis, Margaret Haley, Walter Miller, and Wilbui Robinson motored to Fort Wayne last evening. Forrest Cav-'water motored to Fort Wayne last evening and spent the evening wi’h friends. “I did intend to kc -p out o' jail till Emmy got married an’ settled down, but it costs, so blamed much that’ I finally decided to take my medicine, said Lon Moon, who stole a iv rse anbuggy years ago. Who ever dreamed that the things that were only discussed around thj ole-time Ji very stable would ever ba whipped into book form an' grace our best '.lomes. —Abe Mar.in, Indianapolis News Mr. and ?4rc. Lewis Hoile and son Donald left this n ornhig for a ten day motor trip through the East. While gone they Intend to visit in Cleveland Ohio, Pennsylvania. Caaaua, Wash-ngi ton, D. C. and many other interesting places. Cal Peterson and John Shirk went to Van Wert, Ohio, on business this morning. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Macy had as their guests today. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shirk and son Bobby, of West Palm Beach. Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Herman G'Tig and children returned last evening from Wooster. Ohio, where they spent several days visiting. Mrs. Amelia Christen and daughter Mrs. Harold Smith, motored to Lake James today where they will spend the re-1 of the week. Miss Helen Voglewede left this morning for Toledo. Ohio where she will visit her aim , Mi s. Clem Uhl. The Misses Wa»a Scherry. Jeanette Spade, and Luthe Arnold and Theodore Heller motored to Celina and St. Marys, Ohio, Sunday. Miss Cleo Ligh' and Adrian Burk and Mr. an I Mrs. Russel Baumgartner spent Sund ly in v 'ei t Wayne visiting with friends. }liss Cozie Light and Earl Chase went to Toledo, Ohio, today via the Methodist Picnic Excursion Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp and. daughters, Noreen and Rosemary moloied to Lima, Onio today where they will spend a few days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kern, and Mr. and Mrs W. S. O'Hrien of that city. The Misses Patsy Fullenkamp. Mary Margaret Keder, and Alvera Via went to Toledo. Ohm, via the Methodist Picnic excursion Mrs. France Center and daughter Gloria motored to Markle today, where they will attend a family reurion. Mrs. Minnie Holthouse, Miss Florence Holthouse, Mrs. Clwrles Holthouse and her guest, Miss Mary A. Beattie of Detroit, Michigan, spent the day visiting in Fort Wayne. Miss Florence Sheets, who is employed at the Douglas store, has been confined to her home for several weeks with illness. The Misses Dolores Klepper. Silome Schmitz, and Mary Colchin spent today at Walbridge Park, Toledo. Ohio. The Misses Pauline Marshall, Faye Eicher, and Miriam Haley went to Toledo. Ohio, today via the Methodist picnic excursion. Roy Johnson was a business visitor in Angola yesterday. He was advertising an auction sale which he will have Saturday. Edward L. Qase and daughter will motor to Kokomo tomorrow to attend the wedding of their nephew and cousin, Paul Roswog, who will marry Miss Marie Calhoun. The ceremony will be solemnized at 8 o'clock at th ■ St. Joan of Arc church. Dick Reed and Chet Altemeyer of Delphos, Ohio, spent last evening in this city visiting with friends. Al Kerb of Fort Wayne spent last evening visiting with Miss Theresa, Appleman. of this city. Bob Pass water, Forrest Zimmerman. Herb Braun, Dick. Engle, and David Cramer motored to Geneva last even-

ing. Mrs. J. S Peterson entertained a table of bridge this afternoon for her daughter Mrs. Robert Peterson of Fort Thomas. Ky. -Miss Elizabeth Peterson is entertaining at dinner this evening for Miss Alice Alwetn of Shelby, Ohio. The work of improving the building recently purchased by Raymond Keller has begun and will Ini rushed to completion. Mrs. Will Springer of Wren. Ohio, spent Sunday at the home of the W. A. Carter family. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hurless of Freeport, Illinois; Mrs. Sarah McGill of Warren, Ohio, and J. P. Hurless of Van Wert, Ohio. Lillian Voglewede and Harriet Voglewede, who have been visiting with their grandmother, Mrs. Henry Voglewede on Fourth street, were taken to Indianapolis this morning by their aunt. Miss Rose Voglewede. where they will be placed in an orphan's home there. Dorothy and Junior Garad of Fort Wayne me spending a week at the T. R. Noll home. Miss Leia Yost has as her guests, her sister, Mrs. Eugene Brooks of NewHaven, and Miss Alma Brooks of Brewster, Ohio, who are spending several days here. o MODERN ETIQUETTE By ROBERTA LEE Q. How should asparagus be eaten? A The tender ends of asparagus may be separated with the fork and after these are eaten, lift the remaining stalks to the mouth with the fingers. Q. Should a man use his initials in’ social correspondence? A. No. He should sign bis full name, Frank Williams Harris. Q. Should a husband take part in his wife's "At .Home" day? A. No; the average business man does not. o Baby Left at Door of Hammond Residence Hammond, Ind., Aug. 21 —(UP) — When Alphonso Acosta of East Chicago went out to get h's morning paper he saw a large paper bag on the door step. Thinking it was placed there by miseheivoqs beys, he was about to kick it off the steps when he heard a cry in the bag. upon investigation he found the bag contained a nearly naked baby girl apparently two or three days old. Tiie infant was removed to St. Catherines hospital. A note pinned to the bag raed "take care of the baby”. MOTHER AND SON GREATLY HELPED BY NEW KONJOLA “Konjola Proved To Me That It Is Remarkable Tonic,” Says Happy Lady / / \ / 1 \ It P / \ A / * MRS. VIVIAN PERRY AND SON "Konjola proved to me that it is a remarkable tonic," said Mrs. Vivian Perry, 1637 Asbury Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. "1 was in a generally rundown condition. I was nervous and weak, not really sick, but just did not feel t lie way 1 knew I should. “I had read so many good reports about Konjola that I decided to try it. Right from the start I began to feel better, and it wasn’t long before my nerves were calm and I felt much stronger. 1 decided to gtyc Konjola to my son as a tonic, and it helped him almost as much as it did me. His complexion is better and he seems to be much stronger. Konjola is surely a wonderful medicine, and I am glad to recommend it.” Konjola is sold in Decatur, Indiana, at Smith. Yager and Falk drug store and by all the best druggists in all towns throughout this entire section.

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