Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 9 April 1930 — Page 5

— ' hn. ftjt \\j< > ro<laf // JnTsk ; 'k. 7z Z7 A i\vk XZ 3#;,. /U I il* Jr Miss Mary Macy J -l-l jL. Miss Margaret Haley ,y® Phones 1000—1001 M i I Handkerchiefs Are Man-Sized I! and Highly Colorful YORK. April !' - (U.R) —Handkerchiefs have grown up. They man-sized and proud of it. While some good looking linens HV‘ w itn the usual feminine contrariness even those most mtuscuproportion are a mere wlsp of chlffon - These are both printed iu aI1(1 art even smarter than ever for they are no longer reto'night life but flutter about any hour of the day. A 15-inch (it. m| a being correct for pastel or printed linens, these

. „..graul>. anotli ■B . 'eeni th., habet With ■' I'a'-tel as an all and high color •as a colorful . makes it 'trn ' tlle >' be : ... . the gSE.,!. of th. <ostume. They |K ... • independent of M \\ bile brilliant of the niofor pastels. unman who has ■■■ .... m Pari ■ that Ims- .. darker -lie tailored eosI feeling for yel . the ... . All shades are in glowing by , who has re- , from I l .iris. Black and b-imr cited as ex- j chic. nos> of almost in An. being worn ~ lilt beret. tarn < lo: • !> fitted hats. arts club officers hi. - Department of iii.ii. . i I.:b held tile final o: at th? home of < ■h.n' 'io.mg. Tuesday An interesting program M; Russian music was I. 1 , the Misses Dora H T. 'iy Frisinger. and Burk. ■B- 5...1 Jam,. Kauffman read mi tin life of Scharwenba ' i .iag number of the hen h id i former president. . c■ rs , . ...ir were elected. I ( Olivi Teeters was chosen!. Miss Dorothy Young. ■nv-iT . Kathryn Hower, secretary; Louse I, :■ .riling secretary; Ruth'; treasurer, and Minnie L fine secreary. hour during which thneh ■ Young served refreshments enjoyed.

I £ ■K I I ,ll IJ ■Us. * ■■ ■ - Aesop was right | Mr. Tortoise still gets there first. He j travels the slow, steady, non-stop route. His weekly savings deposits, however small, wili total fiancial independence. I Mr. Hare starts out like a whirlwind, I but is shortwinded. He’s left by the well-known wayside, dozing over some very sad get-rich-quick propaganda. Old Adams County Bank

CLUB CALENDAR Wednesday Mudetne Book Club, Miss Fioriue Midland 7:30 p. m. Zion Lutheran Missionary Societv 2 P. M. Mt. Pleasant Bible Class, Mrs Frank Singleton. 8 p. m. Historical Club, Mrs. Brice Butler 2:30 P. M. Shakespeare Club, Mrs. John Heller. Thursday Triangle Class of Christian S. S. .Mrs. Ada Artman 7:30 p. m. W. O. M. L., Moose Home 7:30 p. m. U. 11. Ladies Aid Mrs. Harry Fuhrman 2 p. ni. Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid, School house, 4 p. m. U. B. Progressive Class, Edward Deitsch home 7:30 p. m. Eastern Star Initiation and Potluck supper. Masonic Hall, 6. P. M. Reformed Phoebe Bible Class. Mis. Albert Miller, 7:30 p. tn. Eastern Star. 7:30. Christian Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. Adam Kunowich, 2 p. m. Friday Carpe Diem Club. Mrs. Floyd Enos 7:30 p. ni. Union Township Economics Club Mrs. H. L. Lehrman. Tirzah Club, after lodge. Civic Section of the Woman's Club Library Rest Room. Saturday Baptist Women Pastry Sale, Schmitt Meat Market, 9 a. m. Monday Research Club, Mrs. Carrie T. Haubold. 2:30 p. ni. ZION REFORMED MISSIONARY HOLDS MEETING TUESDAY The Women’s Missionary Society of the Zion Reformed church met yesterday afternoon at the church parlors. Mrs. Ed. Miller and Mrs. Ottos Yost were the leaders. Devotionals were given by Mrs. A. R. Ashbaucher. The discussion of the Missionary magazine was in charge of Mrs. Yost. Mrs. Miller gave an interesting review on a chapter in the text book, “Crowd _d Ways.” Mrs. C. Lehman who was a delegate to the Classical Missionary convention held at Fort Wayne last week gave a detailed and interest-

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1930.

ing. report of all the meetings. Al vocal duet, •'Calvary," given by Mrs. B. F. Schroyer and Mrs. J Dallas Ooldner, was greatly en- 1 joyed. A business session follow- 1 ed which was In charge of the president. The departmental secretaries were announced as follows: Secretary of Literature, Mrs. M. F. Worthman. Secretary of Thank Offering, Mrs. J. F. Fruchte. Secretary of Temperance, Mrs. F. Litterer Secretary of Life Members and Members in Memoriam, Mrs. Ralph Yager. Secretary of Membership, Mrs. J. H. Graber. Secretary of Stewardship, Mrs. C. Lehman. Secretary of G. M. G„ Mrs. Ed. Miller. Secretary of Mission Band. Mrs. Floyd Andrews. A social hour followed and refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mesdames Jennie Gehrig, Tilman Gehrig, Charles Miller and Charles Brodbeck, BRIDE-ELECT HONORED WITH SHOWER Honoring Miss Irene Brandt, whose marriage to Arthur Zink of Fort Wayne will be an event of April 26, the Misses Norina Faltz, Helen Buuck. Mis. Carl Welling, and Mrs. Herbert Bosacker entertained with a miscellaneous shower .t the home of the latter at 716 High stieet, Fort Wayne, Tuesday evening. As the guests entered the Bosacker home they were presented wi'li ribbons bearing the table directions tor playing pinochle. At the conclusion of tour games prizes were awarded to the winners, and another round of the game was enjoyed with the result that the honored guest, Miss Irene Brandt, won the grand prize, and Miss Evelyn Stalhoot received the consolation prize, which was presented, together with all the smaller prizes, to the honored guest. The guests were then ushered into the dining room where a large table was attractively decorated with pink and white appointments for a llincheon. The centerpiece was ,i large bouquet of red tulips. Ameri can Beauty roses, and sweet peas, and each place was marked with lovely corsagbs of the same flower< as ths centerpiece. The place of the honoied guest was indicated by a lai ger corsage. Fink candles held in rose glass candlesticks were also ar-, anged on the table. A two course luncheon whs served on rose glassware. Miss Brandt was then given a number of verges, each containing directions to search for hidden gifts. The guest list for the affair included members of the Alpha Epsiiom Club of Fort Wayne, and a number of friends, who are the Misses Dorothy Young, Dorothy and Evelyn Stahlhoot, Norma Faltz, Helen Buuck. Marie Mollering.. Vera Brockmeyer. Sophia Reinking, Alfreda Waniskantz, Evelyn and Mildred Lenz, Esther Brandt, Alma Vogelgeseng. the Mesdames Ed Scherer. Paul Zink, Helen Bosacker, C. Stemler, Carl Werling, and the honored guest, Miss Irene Brandt. A number of showers have been planned for Miss Brandt and include 1 party at the home of Mrs. Ed Echerer, Thursday night, and one Friday night at the home of the Misses Dorothy and Evelyn Stalhoot. bo h in Fort Wayne. W. C. T. U. HOLDS MEETING Mrs. Jesse Cole, third vice-presi-dent of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was chairman of the regular meeting of he Union ireld in the Library auditorium. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Delton Fasswater conducted the devotionals after which Mrs. Fred Smith played a piano solo. The subject for the afternoon was "Day by Dav with Wet and Dry Forces” and Mrs. S. D. Beavers presented an interesting paper on the 1 subject. Her topic was supplemented 'by sub-topics given by the Mesdames C. E. Hocker, Maynard Johnson, M. J. Welker. John Hill. Delton Passwater, John Niblick. Jasso Cole and Eugene Runyon. Mrs. John Hill, president of the Union, then presented a picture of the founder of the W. C. T. U., Francis Willard, which was a donation from Charles Brock of this city. The meeting was concluded witli a. report of the recent, county convention which was held at Berne. SURPRISES DAUGHTER WITH BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Ed Whit.righl entertained at her home on Monroe street last evening complimentary to her daughter, Miss Gladys, who celebrated iter birthday aitiver.sary. The affair was in Die form of a surprise pni y. As Miss Gladys came into the house, mi an errand. Hie lights wore tui neil on aiui a number of her friends, who wore awaiting in Hie homo, began singing “Happy Birthday." The diversion of I Ito evening was bridge and three tables were arranged for playing that game. At 'll* < oiii liisioii of the games prizes for high score wore av.irded to Mies Kathryn Archbold first Glennys Elzey secoud. ami Isabel Odle, consolation. who in turn presented their | prizes to Miss Wrhitright. A nutu-

her of lovely birthday gifts were then presented the honored guest while the tables were toeing arranged for a luncheon. Dainty white linens were laid on the tables which were centered with baskets of pink and 'white sweet peas. The decorative note of pink and white was curled throughout the appointments of the party, appearing in the bridge tullys ami napkins. A two course luncheon wits served by Mrs. Whitright who was assisted by Mrs. Frances Howell and consisted of pink und white cake and ice cream for the second course. Those present included the Misses Kathryn Archbold, Madgeline Miller, Verneal Whalen, Deloips Buckmaster, Heretta Elzey, Isaliel Odle, Gle.nny Elzey, Naomi Gilbert, Marie Kolter, Dorothy Christen, Mrs. Frances Howell, and the honored guest, Miss Gladys Whitright. Dr. and Mis. E. G. Coverdale entertained at two tables of bridge last night at their home for Mrs. Homer Crosby of Chicago, who has been a guest at til ■ W. A. Klepper home. Following cards a luncheon was served. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED SUNDAY Mr. and Mis. Perry Hunt of nea' Wren. Ohio entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of their twentyninth wedding aniversary which they celebrated all day Sunday. Guests Included Mr. and Mrs. George Lett, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fuhrman, ano family. Mr. and Mrs Earl Fuhrman and daughter of near Decatur, and Lester and Lindley Hunt and the honored guests, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Hunt of Wren. The W. O. M L. will hold the regular meeting at the Moose Home Thursday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. The Modern Book Club will meet at the home of Miss Florine Michaud. tonight at seven-thirty o'clock. The Baptist’ Women s Society will hold a Bake Sale at the Schmitt Meat Market, Saturday morning at nine o'clock. The Carpe Diem Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Floyd Enos, Friday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. DINNER PARTY GIVEN BY MISS CREO CRIST Miss Creo Crist of Monroe rave a six o'clock dinner last exening at her home for the following guests. Margarite Lewellen, Mardel Hocker. Crystal Sells and Mildred Coppess. The Triangle Class of the Christian Sunday’ School will meet at the home of Mrs. Ada Artma i Thursday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. A large attendance is desired. MEETING OF 4-H CLUB LEADERS Mrs. Harty Solberg of Purdue University, who is State Girl's 4-H Club leader addressed the Allans [County 4-H Club leaders at their I regular meeting held Tuesday afterinoon in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Tentative plans for the work of summer season were discussed and many helpful suggestions were given by Mis. Solberg. Indications are that the coining season will be. one of Hie best years for 4-H Club work since the organization of the clubs. Those present included Mis. S. P Kunkel of Root Township; Mrs. Marilynne Clem of Union Township Miss Blanche Fugate. Irene and Lori ne Kirchner of Kirkland Township; Mrs. Charles Schenck of St. Marys Township; and Miss Erma Gage, County Chairman of l-H Clubs.

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ftTown Talk 1

Notilin' looks more trltliiV than a| great big, broad-phouldored hunk I loanin' on u frail, spindly sody fountain table suckin' u straw. Dry Snooper Wes Moots wuz dlscharg 1 id foday fer drinkin' while oft duty. —Abe Martin, Indianapolis News. Mrs. Capitola Clark of Route 6 was a shopper in Decatur today. Mr. Dan Erwin is quite ill at his home on Mercer Ave. Mrs. Albert Dick and two datigli tern of Monroe visited In Docatu.’ today. Mr. Joe Rossell of Fort Waymwas visiting witli old friends today in this city. Mr and Mrs. Herman Koeneman of Preble township shopped in this ■lty yesterday. Mi. and Mrs Charles Bowers of Rou e 4 were callers in Decatur last •veiling. Mu. Herman Auman and daugli ’.or of Root Township were*shoppns in Decatur today. Mi. William Taylor of Chicago formerly of this cit/ visited in Decatur today and at John Hocker home in Monroe. Mrs. Erwin Miller motored to Rcm kford Ohio today to visit her Mo her. Tile Mesdames Grant Fry John Tyner, M. E. Hower, and Delton Passwater motored to Portland last night where Mis. Pasawater inspected tho Eden Jeniple No. 114 of Pythian Sister's Lodge at Portland. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Anker and daughter Veronica have returned from Danville, Illinois where the.visited with Mrs. Anker's mother, Mrs. Pauline Smith who is seriously

Mr. E. F. Gass and Miss Helen Schmitt visited the market at Chicago Monday and Tuesday and have .etumed witli a number of new dresses and hats 11. L. Gillig and Gustave Gerlach made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. J. L. Patterson of Sturgis. Michigan was ,i business visitor in this city Uiday. Vernon Fowerbaugh of Huntington visited with friends in this city last evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, Mr. i.ui Mrs. Jacob Scherer, and Mrs. Joe Sapp of Monroe were business shoppers in this city today. Dr. Norris W. Gillette, Toledo was elected president of the North ?rn Tri-State Medical associatioi at tlie annual meeting of Rhe' association held at Fort Wayne last

| | i (7k The Truth Who Cares A About r I ABOUT DECATUR H ? ? ? wWfl a “NOT ME! I’m After the || WM]V Money -- I should Worry JT T»= 1 ’ z ~bout DEC Al LR. Chain Stores 111 — Store * THE VOICE 01’ THE PEOPLE is rising from every city, town and hamlet of the country to bitterly denounce the CHAIN STORE, the gigantic octopus whose tentacles are gradually closing around e ' e s v . t" r,v,n £ community in America and squeezing its last ounce of wealth, prosperity and well being. LIKE THE I NINVIIED GUEST who sits down to the table and gorges himself with the food of anabor’ <HAIN STORES come into a communitv — AFTER IT HAS BEEN BUILT UP D 0^ AT,()NS PAID TO THE MANY GOOD CAUSES BY HOME INSllll HONS AND MERCHANTS — and bleed your town of its resources, taking enormous amounts of money to WALL STREET. 1i It isn't RIGHT, It isn't JUSTICE, and the Pe »ple are Not FAIR TO THEMSELVES, Who Desert Their HOMETOWN MERCHANTS YOt R HOME lOVt N MER( HANT is an active and contributing part of your community, interested in ils pi ogress and your w elfare, lends his support to your churches and local charities, and pays his taxes to maintain your schools. Wouldn’t you rather deal with that kind of a man? Let’s all pull together, folks. Get This, Mr. Chain Store WE’RE GOING TO stand by ° ur home INSTITUTIONS AN D toe Independent Merchants -OF DECATUR, OPERATING HOME OWNED STORES I g J iiMWi <■» 11 imiih ■■'FrirßmtrinrTmraranFnraaMmiinißMM imwii i umiiiihiii i i iMaraßßaasHKaKiHßKamniHa

! night. Several physicians from De[eatur and Adams county attended [the meeting. Word was received here this l morning that Mrs. Don Lutes of Indianapolis, daughter of Mrs. C. R Hammell of Decatur, underwent an operation this morning at St. Vincent's hospital. The regular Tuesday evening Lenten service was held at the St. Marys Catholic church last evening. Tile Rev. Father John Bapts of . Bluffton delivered the fifth of his series of Lenten sermons on the -acrifice of the mass. Miss Aleta Harlow is spending he day in Fort Wayne. Mrs. J. G. Gattshall lias been removed to her home on First street ! from the Adams County Memorial [Hospital where she was a patient | for sometime. Her condition is | slightly improved. Mrs. James Hendricks of Monroe visited witli her sister Mrs. Maude j Dorwin today. Mrs. C. F. Rayl of Monroe slioppI ed in this city today.

— o SOCIETY ENTERTAINS L. W. CLASS Miss Ruth Hammond delightfully I entertained the members of the L. W. Class of the Evangelical Sundry | School last evening at her country home east of this city. After a short business session the remainder of the evening was spent

$2.75 “ Every Sunday to TOLEDO via Nickel Plate Road Travel by train. Comfortable and Convenient. Good Attractions at. Theatres, Museums, Zoo and Amusement Parks. Boat rides on Beautiful Maumee Bay and Lake Erie. Consult Ticket Agent for Schedules and information.

*- • • ■ *1 I I I Uli Ml— — I <1 I—l l ill playing games ami in a social way. Later in the evening the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Fred Stauffer served a two course luncheon. Thqsc present were tho Misses ArlinO Becker, Mary Engle, Wittnlna Schnitz, Marcia Martin, Elva Amspaugli, Neva Dellinger, Dorothy Johnson, Aleta Tombleson, Esther Sundertuan, Vivian Lynch, Marcia Ollier, Helen Koos, the Mesdames M. W. Sundernian. Fred Stauffer, and tlie hostess, Miss Ruth Hammond. — o ARRIVALS Mr. and Mrs. John Scheiman report a new granddaughter born to Mr. and Mrs. George Scheiman of Fort Wayne, formerly of Decatur. The little Miss has been named]

The ADAMS Theatre Tonight and Thursday ‘ ‘ THE LAUGHING LADY ’ ’ with RUTH CHATTERTON, Clive Brook and a fine cast An ALL TALKING Comedy-Drama A clever woman, fighting the intriguer of three men who would brand her with scandal. A woman ot courage who laughs in the face of ruin—who wins her battle, in this daring comedy-drama, based on the Broadway Stage-Smash! ADDED—An ALL TALKING Comedy and Pathe News 15c —35 c j Friday and Saturday—"THE GRAND PARADE' An ALL TALKING gripping sory of old-time minstrelsy — at ONLY 10 and 25 Cents! Sun. Mon. & Tues.—BUDDY ROGERS and JBAN ARTHUR in “HALF WAY TO HEAVEN" All Talking. - . ...... ■■ 'J '.I J" 1 ! I '.” ' " *~‘~ : THE CORT Tonight—Tomorrow All Talking-All Musical Drama “THE MELODY MAN’’ with Wm. Collier. Jr., and Alice Day A beautiful love story silhouetted against the colorn i'til background of Tin Pin Alley. You will laugh ’ | and cry at the problems and joys of the “melody 5 i men.” | Added—“ Royal Pourflusher" talking comedy and Movietone News 15c —35 c Friday & Saturday—“VENGEANCE” witli Jack Holt. 18 Sunday, Monday. Tuesday —"THE GOLDEN CALF" with a host of stars. I

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Bonnie Theresa and weighs 9 - pounds. ——— O-i Match Prices Soar Budapest, —(UP) —Since the first of the yeatr the price of matches In Hungary lias been increased 50 per cent, it Is believed here, to the fact that a match monopoly for the en tire country was given recently to the Swedish Match trust in return for a loan.