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I (I |. -t. hag been “inching in" in fabrfc orders both silks rolens —with, surprising rap Hand in hand with grays is terest exhibited in graythose tones that effect such : "lilficompromise between the| ‘ W.Vvhich had such a prolonged ' * recent y< ars and the grays are regarded as unbecoming m .le people. Barthermore, the i[o Mges already have the spon- ) of Patou, who featured * * a ’in his fall collection, and it opnion of a'number of fab- / ' horities that after more than of dark costumes the public cp y. '-js ag elcome eagerly an opportun- / .• less somber apparel. jl’/ brief for Krays and grayfl this season is that the new i M le toward them and the conp./lt fresh handling of them in Sp nation with.’color will elimiar/he “hard to wear" plaint, lovehfe • —— ~ ’ IVA COUPLE . ttIED TODAY W » Nellie Knipe and Forrest ,11s were united in marriage at .<i a ble ripg ceremony performed v ( /l home of Mr. and Mrs. Arch i to . aton, last Monday evening, ■eremony was performed by lE f. C. R. Lusk, pastor of the GeitK United Brethren church. tjf .nessing the ceremony were ,(j, id Mrs Houghton, with whom jj v iride has been making her , and the groom's parents, Mr. Bo birs. Harvey Pyle of Geneva. w wide is the daughter of Rev. Mrs. J. R. Knipe of Belling)vn Washington. Her father is a d minister, having formerly the United Brethren pastorate , D . meva. j . and Mrs. Pyle will be at in the residence of Mr. and Houghton. and a , >H COUPLE ,/ RIED TODAY is Christina Wickey. daughter Ir. and Mrs. David Wickey, I of Berne and Noah Wengerd •’redericksberg, Ohio, were d in marriage at a ceremony rmed at the home of Mr. and Christian J. Schwartz, north, " :srne today. Following the j mg a dinner and supper will; «rved and the usual Amish rtiies and celebrations will /’ place. /ngelical church ERVES NEW YEAR IS New Year's Watch party wain the chinch parlors. Wed ay evening, for the members le church and their families, social hour of games was in charge of Paul Spuller, and 38 for the -children were held " n Christian Endeavor rooms, ■ the adults enjoyed the social in the cfeuivii basement, literary and musical hour was a feature of the evening’s rtainment. Following the! ~ rtaimnent, refreshments were '"ed. From eleven-fifteen till ve a worship service was held he charge of Rev. Sunderman. its I UFFER-GERBER "’TIALS WEDNESDAY pretty marriage service was ormed at the Reformed church | lame. Wednesday afternoon at; o’clock when Miss Bertha er became the bride of Waldo I tauffe.r. The impressive single I ceremony was performed by' 11 . J. I* Conrad, pastor of thejrch. The .couple was attended I Otto Gerber, brother of the le and bis friend, Miss Nova man. he bride was attractively attirin a white satin faced crepe, h footwear to match, and carta bouquet of white roses. Mr. ’offer wo¥e the conventional k blue. ‘"he couple was honored with a tier at the home of the bride's ' ents, Wednesday evening fol- 1 tag the ceremony. The dining : in was beautifully decorated . ss.‘. .. . .—-i5...'.. . I FISH 1 Fresh Fish! Berber Meat Market sone 97 Free Delivery (

CLUB CALENDAR Thuraajy Pythian Sister's New Year’s Day dinner, K. of P. Home. U. B. Work and Win Class, Cecil ’ Harvey, 7:30 p. m. Friday W. R. C. I’ostponed. Pocahontas Lodge, Red Men Hall 7:30 P. M M. E. Women's Home Missionary Society Mrs. F. H. Nichols, 2:30 p. m. Monday Eastern Star Inspection and pol-lm-1 supper. Masonic Hall, 6 p. m. with pink and white streamers. Centering the table was a large wedding cake in colors, of pink and white, and covers were laid for members of the immediate families. The groom since his graduation from Berne high school has been employed at the Homer Manufacturing company at Berne. They will live with the bride’s parent. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS ELECT OFFICERS WEDNESDAY The Christian Endeavor Societv of the Zion Reformed church enjoyed a skating party and meeting at the Rolland Reppert cottage in Bellmont Park, Wednesday evening. During the earlier part of the evening officers for the coming 1 year were elected with the followi ing results: president, Cyrus Cable; vice-president, Ed Musser; secretary, Bernadine Kolter; treasurer. Mrs. Cyrus Cable, and pianist, Virginia Miller. The coun- ; selors for the coming year who ' were chosen last evening are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Graber. After the business meeting skating and a social time was enjoyed. Those present included the Misses Coralene Townsend, Mildred and ' Lillian Worthman, Bernadine and Marie Kolter, Ruth Elzey, Sally Brandyberry, Miriam Haley, the Messrs. Ed Musser, Rolland Reppert, Franklin Keller, Cecil Schafer, Ray Heller, Harold Kolter, I Harold Hoffman, Milton Hoffman, , Glen Dickerson of Richmond, Harry Hebble. Louiis Litterer, Louis Bucher, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Cable. Mrs. Henry Graber, and Rev. A. R. Fledderjohann. PROGRESSIVE WORKERS USHER IN THE NEW YEAR The members of the Progressive Workers class of the United Brethren Sunday School met at the home o' Mr. and Mrs. Russel Debol* Wednesday evening, at which time they welcomed the New Year A pot-luck supper was served to the members and guests present at the meeting, after which the evening was spent in playing games amt contests, until the New Year was welcomed. — UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH SCENE OF NEW YEAR’S PARTY Royal Daughters class of tne United Brethren Sunday school and the Intermediate society of the < 'hrfstian Endeavor society united in entertaining Wednesday evening with a Watch party in the Unitled Brethren church. Twenty-five ! members attended the affair, and ! Mr. and Mrs. Byron Myers of Wren I Ohio were guests other than the . members present. i A social time of games was en- | joyed during the evening, and a deliI cio..s lun< iieon was served before the New Year. YOUNG PEOPLES CLASS HAS NEW YEAR’S PARTY The Young People’s Class of the Union Chapel church were enter tained with a New Year’s Party a' the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Everhart, Wednesday evening. Decorations of the Everhart home were of red and green and a large lighten and decorated Christmas tree was placed in one of the rooms. Smail tables were arranged for playing bunco and after several games were played high score prizes were awarded Elizabeth Cramer and David Cramer, and consolation prizes were presented to Marie Wolf and Keith Brown. The tables were then laid with linens and centered with red ami green tapers in cont rusting colored holders, and smaller tapers were used as place cards. A delicious two course luncheon was served by the hostess. Those present included the Misses Nona Guilder, Mario Wolf,: Cozic Light, Cleo Light, Helen Eady! Elizabeth Cramer, Edwiuua Deitseh

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and the Messrs- Lloyd Bryan, Roy Whfttenbarger, Earl Chise, Elliot Dyer, Keith Brown, David Cramer, Urinal Rabbitt, and Mr. and Mrs. I Everhart. BONA TEMS CLUB ENTERTAINS HUSBANDS The members of the Bona Terns Club entertained their husbauds last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Kuhn on West Jefferson street- The Kuhn home was prettily decorated in keeping with the Christmas season and small tables were arranged for bridge. At the conclusion of five games, the prises for high scores wera won by Mrs. Nick Braun and Robert Miller, and consolation prizes were awarded to Nick Brauu and Mrs. William Schumacher. Following the games, the tables were laid with linens and a delicious luncheon in two courses was served by -Mrs. Kuhn, assisted by Mrs. Ferd O’Brien, Mrs. A. U Straub was a guest at the party last evening. NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE S ELABORATE AFFAIR Climaxing the social events of the holiday season, and celebrating the advent of the New Year, the Psi lota Xi Sorority, the Delta Theta Tau Sorority, and the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity united in giving a New Year's Eve private dance at the Decatur Country Cluh, Wednes day evening. The affair was prettily appointed and celebrated the dawn of the new year in a festive and gala fashion. At midnight the orchestra played a number of college songs and the .lancers evidenced their hilarity by making noise with horns and noisemakers. Speciality dances were features of the evening, and many favor dances were enjoyed. The decorative note of the evening was in keeping with New Year's eve, and theb allroom was transformed into a vertiable wintery scene. Strands of cotton and artificial icilcles were festooned from the electroliers to various points in the room the windows were frosted and were topped with patches of the snow and icicles, and the entire room had he appearance of a snow capped outdoor scene. Favors presented during the lances were of red and white, and onsisted of crepe paper hats, horns and noisemakers. Confetti and serpentine dances were also .eatured during the evening's enterainment Music for dancing was furnished oy Paul Weaver and his orchestra rota Fort Wayne. The committee n charge of the affair included the Misses Helen Holthouse, Jeanette Clark. Kathryn Hyland, and Mrs. Ed A. Bosse of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority; the Misses Charlotte Elzey, Betty Macklin. Dora Shosen berg and M:s. Charles Hite of the Psi lota Xi Sorority, and the Messrs. Glen Beavers, John Burnett Otto Weis and Tom Haubokl of the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity. The W. R. C which was to have met at the home of Mrs. Enoch Eady on Friday afternoon will be postponed until January 16. 1931. CALVARY LADIES AID HOLDS WATCH PARTY The Ladies Aid Society of the Cal vary Evangelical Church Ipcated last of the city, held a New Years Eve party in the church, last even ing, following the worship service. The regular meeting of the organization was held, and opened with ringing, reading of a portion of the Scriptures, and prayer by the president, Mrs. James Darr. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and fifty members and guests attended tlie affair, last, evening. Collection amounted to two dollars and eighty five cents. Following the business meeting, a little playlet was given by the 'members of the ladies aid. Eldred Sffi'ferly sang a vocal selection, and Miss Thelma Darr accompanied at the pianoA delicious oyster supper war then served to those present, after which several contests were enjoyed. and a social hour ushered in the New Year. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS WITH NEW YEAR’S PARTY Miss Mary Kathryn Tyndall entertained a number of her friends with a party at the home of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. John Tyndall on Fourth street, last evening. Small tables were arranged for budge, and at the close of the game’, prizes for high scores were awarded to the Misses Catherine Engeler and Fern Zimmerman of Fort. Wayne; and the consolation prize was presented to Miss Mary Cowan. Following the games, the girls enjoyed dancing, and the hostess served a dainty one course luncheon. A social time’ was enjoyed, and tlie guests watched the old year out and the new year in. Guests at the party included the MCsses Catherine Engeler, Helen Suttles, Mary Cowan, Martha, Elizabeth* Calland, Barbara Krick, Marjorie DeVoss, Margaret •Campbell, Leki Palmer. Martha Erma Butler, Fern Zimmerman of Fort Wayne; Maxine Humbarger of Huntington, and the hostess, Mary Kathryn Tyndall. Miss Dorothy Haley and Sherman Koos motored to Fort Wayne Wednesday evening where they spent the evening with friends.

* INDIANA REVIEW ”! Ik The following Is a chronological, review of the outstanding news events of 1930. JANUARY 8— George N. Mannfield, 64, superintendent fish and game division department conservation, died. 9 — Floods along Wabash ami White rivers when streams ap-" proach 1913 record levels. 15— National guard troops ordered to patrol Hazleton mill as residents threaten to dynamite it as a measure to protect their homes. 16— 1.. Colbert, Washington, named state corn champion at state corn show, Lafayette, 17 — Mayor R. P. Hale, Chief of I’olice James W. Reagan and 13 others of East Chicago convicted in U. S. district court liquor conspiracy case. Suffering in Indiana flood district becomes intense as mercury falls far below zero22 —Southern Indiana flood conditions termed major disaster comparable to Mississippi floods and Florida hurricane by H. B. William son, national representative of tne American Red Cross in charge of relief work. 30- Wabasli and White river levels subside below danger point throughout state. 31 — Red Cross relief fund for Southern Indiana flood sufferers closed with total receipts of $16,583.84. FEBRUARY 26— John Ashcraft,, 38, Marion, killed in explosion of bomb attached to starter of auto- Fifth victim of three mysterious bombing at Marlon in six months. Fire destroys Big Four railroad paint shop at Beach Grove witli $1,000,000 loss Frank Wright, utor of aindiana’s “bone dry" law, resigned as auditor of state securities commission oilowing linking of his name with that of C. E. Crump, president of Indiana Real Estate Securities Commission, who was tried on a charge jf violation of “blue sky law”. MARCH 8 — Vice President Charles Curtij left for Washington from Indiana Republican Editorial Association meeting at Indianapolis upon word □f deatli of Chief Justice Howard I’aft. 10— United Mines Woikers of America opened 41st convention in Indianapolis. 11— Loss of $300,000 in factory fire at Connersville. The Rev. C. H Winders, Indiana.lolis, made superintendent of Indiana Anti-Saloon League. 17 — Hearings resumed on $70,000,JOO Insull utilities merger proposal. 18— Three persons killed, one injured in explosion of Louisville and Nashville freight locomotive at Evansville. 21—James Britt, 34, Negro of East Chicago dies in electric chair it Indiana state prison for slaying yf Sam Goldberg. 25—One dead and one injured in $150,000 apartment house fire at Gary. 27— Three patients at Newburg sanitorium for drug addicts escape taking guns and ammunicion, out later captured. Four dead after blizzard swept parts of state28— State prison trustees and Governor Leslie deny temporary parole plea of D. C. Stephenson. 31-Three elderly persons burned to death in fire that destroyed farm home. APRIL 2 —Deep shaft miners of Indiana continue work alter ne wwage scale Agreement between operators and workers. 4—Capt. Frank Hawks crossed Indiana in first transcontinental glider trip. 7 All records for primary election filings broken with 972 candidates. 9 — Charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder filed against six persons in connection with three Marion bombings whicli killed five personsU. S. department of Agriculture set damage caused by January flood in Southern Indiana and Illinois at $6,863,305. 10 Fire caused $25,000 loss at Parke county infirmary but 35 inmates escaped. 18—Public service commission denied |70,000,000 Insull utilities merger proposal. 21—T. H. 1. E- Traction Company placed in hands of receiver. MAY ;;—Forty-six persons of Vigo and Vermillion counties indicted on charges of activities in huge liquor ring by U. S. district court grand jury at Indianapolis. 6— Voting orderly and light in Indiana primary election. 7— Wijliam J Fulton, Republican leader and defeated primary candidate, committed suicide after charges of Lake county vote “fraud”. 14—Olin R. Holt, Kokomo at tor ne-y. and Ora C. Butlers ormer Howard lounty sheriff, found guilty on charges cf conrdpracy to violate prohibition laws by federal court jury at Indianapolis. 25—Main building at Tri State college, Angola, burned with loss of nearly SIOO,OOO. 30— Billy Arnold, in a MillerMartz Special, won annual 500-mlle race at Indianapolis Mo’or Speed way with speed of 109.448 miles an hour. 31— Body of unidentified man found on High School road. Indianapolis, in burning auto of Harold Herbert Schroeder, Mobile, Ala.

JUNE 5 — Republicans held state convention at Indianapolis. 6 —Sale of Union Traction company ordered by Judge Carl F. Morrow. Madison circuit court, in ruceivershlp proceedings. 8 — Samuel R. Artman, Lebaaon, former judge of Boone circuit court and one time member of state industrial and public service commissions, died of injuries suffered in fall from toof of home at Lebanon. Five persons killed when train hit auto at Beatrice. It — James Anderson, 21, Perry county Ky., sentenced to die upon conviction of charge of murdering Herman Lange, Dearborn county sheriff. Indiana G A. R. and allied organizations opened 51st annual encampment at Wabash. Demoiratlc state convention held at Indianapolis. 12—Isaac B. Austin, Noblesville, sleeted commander, Indiana department at Wabash encampment. 17 — Forty-first annual Grotto convention opened in Indianapolis. 20—Dr. Isaac B. Austin, BG, elected state departmental commander G. A R. week before, died at Nobles ville, his home. Word received at Indianapolis hat Harold Herbert Schroeder, wanted in connection with the High School auto pyre mystery was cap lured at Mobile Ala. 24 — Harold Herbert Schroeder returned to Indianapolis. Mudlo raiug-Dec 26 —Harry C. Stutz, 53. auto designer and manufacturer, died at Indianapolis. JULY 2 —lnsull interests purchased Un ion Traction company at receiver's sale. 9— Order to create eight new courts in Indiana made by Attorney General Janies M. Ogden in opinion basing number of courts upon 1930 census10— Owen O'Malia and Joseph Carlson found guilty on a charge of alec tion fraud by Lake county circuit court. 11 City of Lafayette thought to be target of Attorney General James M. Ogden's crime accusations in jpeech before Indiana State Bar Association at Blomington. IS—Belie Gunness case involving tensational murders at Laporte 22 years ago, revived. 22 — One of many severe heat waves of spring and summer Ji ought broken by rah s that slight y revived burning crops in some >ei lions. 23- Kolb, 57, Rush coun y farmer, found guilty on a charge >f manslaughter in connection with .he poisoning of his third wife by i Haccock circuit court jury. 25 —Officials of state and Knickerbocker Oil Company reached set lenient in first of alleged “booteg" gasoline cases involving nonpayment of taxes. 26—Irving Webster, Indianapolis lewspaper publisher, found guilty m a charge of blackmail in Marion •ounty criminal court. 30 -Joseph Claypool, field organzer for the dual organization set ip in Illinois against the United Mine Workers of America kidnaped rom home near Shelburn, tarred md feathered. AUGUST 6 —Further rains brought relief md hope tor crop revival from -esI’ecta of long devastating drought. 7 Two negroes dragged from Grant county jail, Marion, by mob md lymhed on court house lawn ifter murder of Claude Dexter and Attack upon young woman companon. B—National8 —National guard ordered to Maron to prevent further outbreak of nob violence following murder of youth and lynching of two negroes. 18 — Truckload of alleged gami.l i'g paraphernalia seized by authorities at Spink-Wawasee hotel, Lake A'awasee. Three persons burned 'to deatli rear Veedersburg when auto crash'd and burned. 23 —Hundreds searched for 10 /ear-old Betty Jane Foster, beieved kidnaped trom home near Valparaiso by Claude Dillinger. 25 — Rear Admiral Richard E. Byid feted at Indianapolis. Indiana department, American Legion, opened eleventh annual onvention at Fort WayneBetty Jane Foster returned sat'ey to her home from Wisconsin where she was found wi'h Claude Dillinger. 27 Two yoqng men Skilled in >lane crash near Turl.ev Run. 28—Colonel and Mrs. Cimrles A. Lindenbergh endangered when gasbine was dumped from plane and motor backfired during short stop it Indianapolis airport while cn-,-oute to Chicago for air races. SEPTEMBER 4 Long illness believed to have l< ranged Dumont Lotz, 65, forme r Indianapolis school teacher; who] lie<l at his Muncie home in fire he i eet. Wife and son burned severely. 12—Marion county grand jury returned true bill against Harold Herbert Schroeder, Mobile, Ala., charged murder of unknown persons in connection with high school road mystery. 13 — Indianapolis site, approved for $50(1,000 veterans hospital. 14 -Alice Woltman,l7 South Bend murdered by unknown assailant as she slept in her home. 15 —Theodore Gciskiiig. Indianapolis gangster, wanted in connection with murder of Alfred Lingle, Chicago newspaper man. 17—Dieudonne Coste and Maurice r.ellonte, French trans-Atlantic fliers, honored upon stop at India uapolis.

NEW COMMISSIONER ■ <- Frank Maitin Mr. Martin succeeded B. F. Briener from the second district of Adams county today. The term of office is three years. 18— Theodore Grisking taken to Ohio county jail charged with aid ing jail break when he was absolved in the Lingle case. 19— Body of Roy Danner 47, Madison, Republican nominee for state representative, found in Ohio rivetafter auto accident. 20 — H, K- Groves, president of defunct American State Bank of East Chicago and Lake county treasurer, missing trom home. Eighteen Indianapolis policemen indicted by federal grand jury on charges of consipracy to violate federal prohibition laws. 23- George Sherman Myers ta> en to state prison after confession of murder of Marberine Appel at South Bend. 26 —H. K. Groves, president of defunct American State Bank of East Chicago returns home after week's absence, explaining lapse of memory. 30—Mrs. Herbert Hoover, first lady of the land, arrived in India.lapolis to attend national meeting of Girl Scouts of honorary president Ernest Pryor, 32. l.lartinsviile charged with murder in connection with poisoning of his wife. OCTOBER 10- Vice President Charles Curtis and Senator Simeon D. Fess, Oliio attended Republican rally 'u Indianapolis. 15—Affidavits filed in Grant cir•ui. court by Attorney General James M. Ogden, charging seven Marion men with lynching of two negroes there August 7 and Sheriff Jacob Campbell with failure to pro lect prisoners. 25—Opening of new transcontinal air lines drew hundreds to air port as first planes arrives. 39—Air maii pilot killed in plane rash near Brookston. 31 Victory for Richard Lieber, lead of state conservation department, seen when Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League meeting at Indianapolis failed to re-elect as president, H. H. Evans, Newcastle, who had criticised the conservation department. NOVEMBER 4— Democrats swept to victory at Indiana polls. 12 —W. F. Heidergott, Purdue miversity instructor injured pain fully in mysterious blast at private ,arage in Lafayette. 17 —Joseph Savoldi, Notre Dame fullback, withdrew from university after publicity given his stut for divorce, which later was withdrawn20 Miss Emma Margaret Sauciers, Fort Wayne won suit to colj e; t $20,000 insurance on Will H. ; Latta, Indianapolis, killed in autoI rain crash. Trial in Hendricks cir cuit court. • 21— Frank Mayr Jr. secretary of state-elect, named Grover Garrett. Frankfort, chief of state police, and ; lames W. Carpenter, Connersville plead of auto license bureau. ! 28—Four persons killed when i rain-auto crash at Brazil. 29—Arlene Draves, 18, died of in juries su.fered at at drinking party ittendedb y Gary young persons. DECEMBER I—Five youths held at Gary in connection with death of Arlene Draves, Coroner's jury returned verdict that death followed criminal ■ittackTwo small (hildren burned to death in tent home near Monrovia. 3 Judge Orlo R. Deahl St. Joseph superior court, ruled Indiana securities law t:n;onstlfutional. i — Indiana motorists whose license fees were held in trust a' the defunct Washington Bank am! Trust company. Indianapolis, will oi be asked for repayment, it was lerided at state house. Insanity plea filed in Marion criminal court for Harold Herbert Schroeder in answer to charge of first degree murder. 5— Six Indianapolis policemen j found guilty by federal court jury on charges of consipracy to vioial 1 prohibition law. 9- Lake county grand jury re turned first decree murder indictmentm i-iiinst five Gary youths in connection with death of Arlene Dr:: vcs. 15 —Paul Brown, 28, shot father and mother in Brown county home at Nashville before burning house jJEAD COLDS S I Melt in boiling water and inhale “ • vapors; also snuff up nose. ¥!£!£! OVERt? MILLION JARS USED YEARLY

and bodies of parents Also wounded a neighbor, then fled to hills. 16 Extensive chase made over western Indiana and eastern Illinois after five bandits robbed Clinton bank of $12,675. Two bandits killed, three captured, one of them seriously. Money recovered. 17 —Posseman wounded by Clinton bank bandits, died. U Third Clinton bank bandit died of wounds. 19— Ernest Pryor. Martinsville, found guilty on a charge of manslaughter by Marion county criminal court jury in connectfou with poisoning of his wife. 24—Six persons burned to death in tenament fire at Whiting. 26 —Ken Hubbard, 62, creator of “Abe Martin," considered tlie foremost humorist of America, died at his Indianapolis home Shirley McNeely, world war veteran, became temporily insane and killed three relatives with a hammer. 29 —Twelve desperate inmates of Indiana State Prison attempted break for freedom. Posse searched for two Gibson brothers after their raid in Salem jail wounding sheriff and hisw it'e and the town marshal in revival of Gibson-Spurlock feud. oSOCIETY HONORS GUESTS WITH DINNER TODAY Mr. and Mrs. Joel Reynolds will entertain today with a New Year's Day dinner, at their home on Seventh street, honoring their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw of Cedarsprings. MichiganCovers will be arranged at the •lining table this noon for Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Cedarsprings, Mr. and Mrs. Delma Reynolds of Bluffton: Mrs. Mary Louise Kreil of Indianapolis, Miss Minnie Neff, who is attending school in Indianapolis, anti Mr. and Mrs. David Teeple and. ! '-hildren Catherine and Richard, and | Mr. and Mrs- Reynolds of this city. HONORS CLUB MEMBERS WITH NEW YEAR'S PARTY Mr .and Mrs. Perry Short entertained the members of their bridge club with a New Year s Eve Watch party at their home on Adams street, Wednesday evening. A color note of red and green prevailed throughout the decorations which consisted of a large and | beautifully decorated Christmas tree and bouquets of red roses. Smail tables were arranged for playing bridge, and prizes for high score were awarded Mrs. Ross Philley and Paul Kleeherg, first and Mrs. Fred Stolte and Ross Philley, second prizes. The tables were then arranged with the evening's appointments md a one o’clock a delicious two course dinner was served by Miss Betty Short. The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. L. Stouffer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kleeberg, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Philley, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Roebel, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stolte all of Fort Wayne. o AL NOTES Ervin Roe, Decatur, Route ;t. submitted to a tonsillectomy operation at the Adams County Memorial Howpltal Tuesday. Mrs. Wilson Lee, 349 Mercer avenue, underwent an emergency major operation at the Adams County Memorial Hospital during the night, last night. Her condition is fair today. o Get the Habit—Trade at Home.

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THE ADAMS THEATRE Last Time Toni.erht —15c-35c Matinee at 2 I’. M.—loc-35c ( LARA BOW —in — “HER WEDDING NIGHT” with Ralph Forbes, Charlie Ruggles, Skeets (iallagher. Sizzling! Whizzling! Action! Fun! ADDED—An All Talking Comedy and Paramount Talkartoon. Begin the next year with laughter. Fr.'. & Sat. -Geo. Bancroft in “DERELICT.’’ The fight in “Derelict" beats famous “Spoilers" bout. Sun. Mon. Tins.--"BIG MONEY" with Eddie Quillan, Robert Armstrong. James Gleason, Miriam Seegar, Margaret Livingston. THE CORT LAST TIME TODAY Matinee at 2 P. M.—loc-35c Evening Show 15c- 10c “DU BARRY WOMAN OF PASSION” Glamorous Larly of Love hungering at a banquet of kisses for the caress born of a true man’s devotion. A great star in tlie perfect talking picture cnterlainmenl. ADDED—“OH LA LA” talking Comedy and Movietone News. Friday & Sat.—Jack Holt. Davey Lee and others in a big picture of l he underworld. "THE SQUEALER." Sundav, Monday. Taosdav -- “RICNEG ADk S" with Warner ".ixtcr. COMING 'HIE BIG TRAIL"

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Iffown Talk • Cigars and apples were l>elng handed out by the officials at tlie court house today and every one was smiling. A snow and blizzard made a very fitting close to 1930 last evening. L. C. Waring Is recovering from u severe cold with which lie has suffered the past week. Miss Ruth McGuire of Fort Wayne was an out-of-town guest at the New Year's Eve dance here last evening, being tlie guest of Clarence Beavers. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Myers of Indianapolis were out-of-t ow n guests at tlie private New Year’s Eve dance at the Country Club last evening. Ray Poole of Chicago is spending a few days in this city visiting with friends. Last evening he was an out-of-town guest at the Country Club dance. Bill Landis of Portland attended the New Year's Eve dance here last evening. Miss Helen Deitseh and Aleta Hariow of Geneva, Dick Engle ami Robert Zwick attended the New Year's Eve dance at the Country Club last evening. Miss Ireta Fisher motored to Fort Wayne today where she spent the day. Miss Alice Gladieux, Floyd Parnin, and Mr. Gladieux of Fort Wayne visited with friends here on New Year’s Eve Miss Margaret Bremerkamp of Dayton, Ohio, and Herman Koeneinan of Hoagland attended theNew Year's Eve dance at the Country Club last evening. Norman wmte oi .vionroeville visited in this city last evening, and attended tlie dance at the Decatur Country Clqb. , Forrest Zimmerman of Fort Wayne attended the dance sponsored by the Delta Theta Tau and Pis lota Xi sororities and Phi Delta Kappa fraternity at the Country Club in this city last evening. Clay Hall of Indianapolis visited in Decatur Wedn sday. Mi s Erna Lankenau, who is in nurses training at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne visited last evening in this city, and attended the New Year’s Dance at the country club. o Card of Thanks We wish in this manner to express our gratitude to the neighbors, friends and relatives who assisted during the illness and death of our wife and mother, Mrs. C. W. R. Schwartz, and to those who presented tlie floral ' offerings. C. W. R. Schwartz and children O —r Name Ii Welsh Bryn Mawr, Pa., was named after the town of the same name in Becon county. Wales. It is composed of two Welsh words. “Bryn.’’ meaning “hill. - ’ and “Mawr," meaning "big." the whole name meaning big hill." ss r 1 feel like | in yourself agoin I(i >£ kil