Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 29, Number 155, Decatur, Adams County, 1 July 1931 — Page 3

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I Paris Styles glly MARY KNIGHT. Up Staff Correspondent |g||| Parish July I.—(U.PJ —If you would te to|be original in the Nth de-; »e and yet not overdo the thing, it down the old geometry book I am the high shelf on which you need. lit after you passed your finexamination, and fondle its pages vingly for it will serve you well id in a much more interesting aimer han it did the last time you >red bvejr it. Then purchase a ird, Or so, of white, or colored epe Chine, or chiffon and seval battles of colored ink—indelle —ah<l fall to! Can’ll you see the possibilities >urseK Start on a handkerchief, you fie timid or a budding artist •■although it doesn't take an artist Jptranfcier geometric figures from textlook to a piece of silk—it st takes patience and a steady ind. |You may not believe this, it I know several very chic French ; iris vßio are always noticed beMlse ft the unusual little things! jout their ensembles that manage: i be go utterly different from the sncral run that they never fail to: uise jleasant comment. Another, em Übat is good to practice your I lir for originality is a small turnver ctjlar and cuffs to match. You now sou can get awfully cute lit-, e stem ils and a soft brush, or, if ou Hk> you can cut your own patjrns out of waxed paper. FFICE GIRLS IAVE PICNIC SUPPER The fcffice girls of the Cloverleaf reamiries. Inc, of this city enjoyed pot-lit' k supper and party in the I eg ion Memorial Park, Tuesday veiling at six o'clock. Thos< present were the Misses gnesl Baker, Margaret Mylott, thel and Velma Ervin. Mary Sell- j artz, HJessie Mazelin, Louise Tho-1 las, Gertrude Thieme, Dorothy; aley, and the Mesdames Hubert mlorl Herb Kern. Dan Neireiter, nd Lew Miller. W* Work and Win Class of the ES Brethren Sunday school hich was scheduled to meet Thorsay will be postponed indefinitely.. '• (). M. L. wiii meet Thtirsay evening in the Moose Hontrfor! tie regular lodge meeting. AMES ERNST IGNORED ON BIRTHDAY Mrs.;’ James Ernst of Peterson ntertained with a dinner Sunday, 1 n honor of Mr. Ernst who celebrat-l d hisiseventy fifth birthday anni-, ersity Covers were laid at the dining able f|r Mr. and Mrs. Merlon Ernst I nd s<ii, Paul of Craigville; Mrs. oe forum of Curryville; Mr. and' Huser and family of

footwear Special pair Ladies Blonde and / White Straps and Pumps, f 7f hij»h and low heel, sold regularly at $5 and $6. Special $3.98 38 pair Ladies Blondes and Whites, Ties or Straps, good styles, high or low heels QO QQ 14.00 values a One rack of broken One rack Mens and | sizes Pumps, Straps Young Mens Black |or Oxfords; patent, and Tan Oxfords, i black, tan; values all new styles, valI to $4, $5, $6. ues to $5 and sfi. Special Special $2.95 $3.95 Mens Work Shoes—Lion and Diamond Brands; all solid leather, a real value at H Q pair I U Rollins Pure Silk Hosiery, all wanted shades. QQx, fe value extraordinary, at pairO*/V 3 pah for. .$2.50 Nichols Shoe Store

, CLUB CALENDAR Wednesday Mt. Pleasant Bible class, Mr. and I Mrs. Frank Kitson, 8 p. m. (CST) United Brethren W. M. A., Mrs. I Roy Mumma, 2 p. m. Zion Reformed Phoebe Bible Class Annual Picnic, Lehman's Park, 6:30 p. m. Presbyterian Missionary Society Mrs. Ed Christen 4 p. m. Thursday U. B. Word and Win Class, postponed indefinitely. W. O. M. L.. Moose Home 8 p. m. Evangelical Missionary Society, church parlors, 2:30 p. in. Methodist Ever Ready Class supper. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahr, 6:30 p. m. Calvary Ladies Aid, church parlors, 1 p. m. Mt. Pleasant Ladies Aid Society Mrs. Charles Barnhouse, 2 p. m. Antioch Missionary Society, Mrs. Albert Laugherman. all day. Methodist W. H. M. S„ Mrs. Henry Krick, 2:30 p. m Monroe M. E. Ladies Aid Society I Mrs. John Hocker, 2 ,p. m. Friday M. E. Ladies Aid Food stand, ‘ Court House corner, all-day. Tuesday Psi lota Xi sorority, Mrs. Leigh | Bowen, 8 p. m. i Huntington; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoffman and daughters Miriam and I Berneta, Haze] Helmrick and Mr. ■ and Mrs. Herb Lachot of Fort Wayne. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were enjoyed by the guests during the afternoon. MURPHY-BRAUN NUPTIALS SOLEMNIZED The double • ring ceremony was used Tuesday morning at the St. Boniface church in Piqua. Ohio, when Miss Marie Ann Braun, daughter of Mrs. Jacob Braun, 826 j South Street, Piqua, became the I bride of Edward Murphy of Piqua, I son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Murphy iof Decatur. The Rev. Father A. C. Monter celebrated the nuptial mass at 8 o'clock. Miss Edna Lange was maid of honor and Miss Agnes Hirschbolz, bridesmaid, while James Murphy of Decatur attended his brother as best , man. Anthony Murphy, also a brother of the groom and Edward | Gase, botli of Decatur, acted as ush- ' ers. I Miss Lou Thoma, organist, played the wedding march as the bridal ‘party approached the chancel which . was decorated with palms and I l oses and lilies. I Miss Hirschbolz was attractive ■in a sleeveless gown of turquoise 1 blue chiffon made with low decol- • letage and a skirt ruffled from | waistline to ankle hem. She wore , cream lace mitts, blue moire slippers and a Panama hat with natur'al hairbraid trim. She carried roses, sweet peas and ferns, tied r with pink tulle.

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Miss Lange's frock was of yellow chiffon, fashioned with tight fitting bodice and a flaring skirt ruffled vertically. Her Panama hat was trimmed witli yellow hair braid and she w r ore yellow moire slippers ! and cream mitts. Her bouquet was of Pernet roses and baby's breath.; Tlie bride, who entered with the bridegroom, was gowned in white chiffon, the sleeveless waiste made with bertha collar and the long skirt flaring at the hemline. The tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms to form a cap effect and she carried a bride’s bouquet of Johanna hill roses, lillies of the valley and gypsophelia, tied with white tulle. White moire pumps and white lace mitts completed her costume and she wore a rhinestone necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. , Following the ceremony, a break- j fast was served at the home of the ‘ bride's mother, Mrs. Jacob Braun, where the bride's table was center-! ed with three tiered cake, topped with a miniature bridal couple. The table was lighted with tall tapers placed at each end, and the floral decorations were of roses, hydrangeas and Madonna lillies. Covers were laid for twelve guests at the honor table, with forty guests enjoying the breakfast. The bridal couple departed after , the breakfast, on a short wedding ; trip of unknown destination. For| traveling Mrs. Mnrphy wore a skip- 1 per blue coat with a crepe de chine dress of the same color. Blonde accessories completed the Outfit. Mrs. Murphy was graduated from the St. Boniface high school, and I has been floor woman at the J. C. Murphy store for the last six years. Mr. Murphy was graduated from! the St. Joseph's school at Decatur | and is a shipping clerk with the i Vai Decker Packing company at } Piqua. On their return from their honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy will make their home with Mrs. Murphy's mother on South street, Piqua, Ohio. ENTERTAIN DAUGHTERS AT MEETING The members of the Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church entertained the Girls Missionary Guild with a Mothers and Daughters meeting at the home of Mrs. H. N. Shroll, Tuesday evening. Tlie girls were guests of the women's organization, as Mystery Mothers and at the meeting, as the daughters were introduced to their Mystery Mothers, they were presented with a gift. A total of thirtythree persons enjoyed the mysterious and pleasant meeting. The spacious porch of the Shroll home was decorated with hydran ,gea, and the large entertaining rooms were transformed into a veritable garden for the event, with a i profusion of flowers being used throughout. The fireplace was Heeorated with 'tall hollyhocks, and bouquets of snap dragons were . placed about the rooms. The program opened with devotional services conducted by Mrs. H. A. Thomas, and Miss Mildred Akey played a piano solo, ''Hangarian Rhapsody.” The remainder of the program was carried out in the form of fortune telling and short and interesting talks were given by Mrs. C. E. Peterson on "The Past,” by Mrs. H. H. Lammiman on “The Present,” and by Mrs. Shroll on "The Future.” Mrs. A. B. Brown and Mrs. C. E I Bell sang a consecration hymn, folI lowed with a song for the girls by I Anna Elizabeth Winnes. Mrs. | Brown also sang a group of songs, i "It isn't The Thing You Do, Dear," I by Watts, "The Rose and Mother,” i by Scheuler, and an original toast I song to the girls of the Missionary I Guild, of Mrs. Brown’s own composition. A dress making contest furnished i entertainment, in which the guests were required to make dresses witli I only newspapers and toot hpicks. ! Miss Mildred Akey was the most 1 successful in constructing a dress ' from the materials. Mrs. Shroll, Mrs, C. E. Peterson and Miss Helen Shroll served dainty and cooling refreshments, after which a social time was enjoyed. PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR MISSIONARY MEET The program for the Women's I Home Missionary Society of the : Methodist Episcopal church, which will meet at tlie home of Mrs. Henry Krick. Thursday afternoon, July 2, is as follows: | Opening song—" America.” : Devotionals —“True and False s Patriotism,” Psalms 33 and 137. ; Round table discussion —“Youth and the Oue-of-Doors." “Independence Day"—Mrs. R. D. Myers. ' Reading—Zula Porter. | Business. Refreshments and social hour. MEMBERS AND GUESTS ENJOY SUMMER PARTY Mrs. Earl Butler entertained the members of the North End Bunco dub at her home on North Fifth street. Tuesday night and several additional guests, the Mesdames Ada Martin, Dallas Goldner, Alva Buffenbarger, and Charles Knodle. The rooms of the Butler home I were decorated -with bouquets of l pretty garden flowers, and the memI bers and guests formed three tables

of Bunco. As a result of the games Mrs. Ada Martin received the first prize. Mrs. Buffenbarger, the second, and Mrs. Goldner, the consolation prize. The smal Itables were then laid with dainty linens and a delicious | two course luncheon was served by the Misses Martha Erma Butler and Leia Palmer. Mts. Leigh Bowen will entertain the members of the Psi lota Xi sorority next Tuesday night at eight o'clock. DECATUR MINISTER QUIETLY MARRIED SUNDAY A wedding which came as a plea sant surprise to the many friends and members of the Christian Church here took place in Indiana- ! polls, Sunday afternoon, June 28, | when Miss Loretta Kirk of Louisville, Kentucky and Rev. Clifford R. Lanman, pastor of the First | Christian Church in Decatur, were j united in marriage. Rev. A. B. Mills of Indianapolis, a classmate of the groom while in Butler University, officiated at the wedding. Rev. Lanman is attwtiding summer school at Butler University at present and the bride and groom 1 will reside in Decatur after the | completion of the course July 11. GLEANERS HOLD PICNIC AT COLUMBIA CITY . The annual picnic of the Plea-; sant Mills Arbor of the Ancient i Order of Gleaners was held at the ' home of James Hoffman and his' I mother, near Columbia City, Sunday, June 28. i A basket dinner was enjoyed by i the members and guests at the noon ’ hour and during the afternoon ice I cream was served. Those who at 'tended the annual affair were

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Charles Nyffler and family, Giles Porter and family, Hairy Crownover and family, John Tinktham and family. A. Z. Smith and family ('. O. Green and son Dwight H. M. Crown-i over and family, Mrs. C. W. Shoaf, and daughter LaVere, Arthur and Haymond Shoaf, Miss Elnore Steele Miss Dorothy Elston and Mts. Beulah Wilson of Fort Wayne. REGULAR MEETING OF MONROE 4-h CLUB The Monroe 4-II Club met at the Monroe High School, Tuesday afternoon, and the meeting was called to order by the president Lorene Rich. The roll call was answer ! ed by the members present, and the! ! minutes of the previous meeting { ! were read. Mrs. Virgil Wagoner talked on plans for the Club Demonstration, and each member was asked to I bring suggestions for the name of \ the club to the next meeting. Six-1 teen members were present at the ' ! meeting, Tuesday afternoon. o Bricks Never Imported Wilstacii gays it Is a pleasing bur improbable tradition that bricks were brought from England for : building In Virginia. There was at, abundance of excellent brick clay here and no reason for Importing bricks The tradition probably had | its origin not In the fact of tlie ; place where the bricks were made , hut In the trade phrase “Dutch ; brick” and “English brick." These terms referred to sizes Dutch brick were snuU and English brick tar'.c. • ' 7—,_L— Would Keep Him Busy It Jupiter hurled his thunder bolt as often as men sinned, he would soon be out of thunderbolts. —(.‘vid.

COURT HOUSE -—— Real Estate Transfers Ernest Stevens et ux, 80 acres in i Kirkland township to Andrew Hockenjos for SI.OO. Mary M. Bailey et al, 10 acres in Root township to Benjamin F. Schroyer for $350.010 HOSPITAL NOTES Mis. Ed Boknecht, 254 North Filth street, submitted to a major j operation at the Adams County i Memorial hospital this morning. Mary Hiles, 311 Madison street, j underwent a tonsillectomy operaI tion at the local hospital this mornI ing. John Beeler .Berne, Route 1 was j adlnitted to the Adams County Mei raorial Hospital where he will receive medical treatment. o - ANKIVALS Barbara Joan is the name of the daughter which was born to Mr. and | Mrs. Ralph Uiseman of Van Wert | Ohio, Friday, June 26, 1931. o Eligibility The wise professor was correct ! ing examination papers. He came ! to one that had “William Jones. English 4" in the upper left hand 1 corner and Just below, “rm captain of.tr.e football team." The rest of : the paper was Idank. Tlie wise ; professor marked it A plus and j •vent on with his work What Literature Needs The American people would he a whole lot healthier and happier If publishers would bo Induced to go In for bool- control. — Collier’s I '.Voeklv.

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— —- 1 ! Dick Engle and Otto Wgis were business ' visitors in Wapakoneta, I Ohio, Tuesday. Archie Hudson. Hap McKinley [ and Orvil Rhodes of Portland visitled with friends in this city Tuesi day evening. Fred Schurger and E. Burt Len- ‘ hart made a business trip to Wau- ! seon. Ohio, Tuesday. , I Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp and daugh- •' tors Patricia, Rosemary and Noreen .! left today for Rome City where they , wil spend the remainder of the , ; week. Forrest Zimmerman of Fort I Wayne visited with friends in this jcity Tuesday evening. Miss Dolores Eizey and Robert Shraluka were business visitors in Kendallville, Tuesday. Mrs. O. A. McManama and the Misses Mary Mclntosh and Ruth Roop motored to Fort Wayne Tuesday afternoon. Harry Meshberger or Linn Grove I was looking after business hero | today. Robert W. Freitag, teller at lite j Old Adams County Bank, left Tues- | day night for Boston. Massacliu- | setts, where lie wil [spend his va- ; cation with relatives. The Fourth of July has been designated as Visitors Day at the Citizens’ Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harison, this year. A program has been planed for the enI tire day and the guests will be en- ! tertaiued at dinner. A pop game, , musical program and parade will I be features of the day's entertain-

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ment. Several Decatur boys are at tending the camp this year. Miss Mary Grace Zimmerman has returned from a visit in Fort Wayne and at Lake George. Marjorie Fought y. 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H.' Foughty is seriously ill at her home on Thirteenth street, suffering with heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Franc will leave tomorrow for Lake James where they wil Ispend tlie summer months. _ Dr. Roy Archbold and Dr. J. G. Neptune attended a picnic of members of the Northern Indiana! Dental Association at Mr. Link's cottage at Rome City, today. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Arnold and family had as their guests today Madison Beeler of Seattle, Washington a cousin of Mr. Arnold, M. E. Beeler and Mrs. Sarah Arnold 1 of Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. family of near this city had as their guests at dinner, Tuesday, Mrs. Holfman’s brother R. W. Borne and son Albert and Edward Hinter all of Louisville, Ky. o Watch Thoia Label* One-quarter of the deaths due to poisoning are accidental, according to a report of a leading life insurance company statistician, who found 115 of 400 such fatalities were caused by persons mistaking bottles of deadly poison. Tlie most frequent victims were found tTT be '•hfldren