Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 29, Number 248, Decatur, Adams County, 20 October 1931 — Page 3

I II IY Miss Mary Macy I 111 h* -Jr Miss Margaret Haley Phones 1000 —1001

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CLUB CALENDAR Tuesday M. E. Mary and Martha Class lasquerade Party, Mrs. B. J. Rice, :30 p. m. E. L. of C. E. Masquerade Party. J. D. Spuller home, 7:30 p. m. Young Matron’s Club, Mrs. Chares Miller, 6 p. m. So Cha Rea Mrs. Clem Kortenber. ’: 30 p. m. Psi lota Xi Sorority, Rice Hotel 1:30 p. m. Evangelical Dorcas Class masqueade party, Mrs. Walter Koos, 7:30. C. L. of C. Social party, School tall, 6:30 p. m. Wednesday Ic Nick Club Mrs. Arthur Baker :30 p. m. N. and T. Club, Mrs. Ed Warren I p. m. Zion Lutheran Missionary Society drs. Lewis Mailand. 2 p. m. Monroe M. E. Ladies Aid Society >lrs. W. S. Smith, 7 p. m. Zion Reformed Indies Aid Sotiety, church parlors, 2:30 p. m. Historical Club, Mrs. Roy Runton, 2:30 p. m. Ladies Shakespeare Club, Mrs. J. D. Heller, 2:30 p. m. Thursday Christian Ladies Aid Society, Hrs. William Kohls 2:30 p. m. Frivolity Club, Mrs. Charles Kel 1 er, 7:30 p. m. Baptist Women’s Missionary So-i :iety, Mrs. Will Wiqnes, 2:30. Eastern Star Halloween Party : Masonic Hall, 7:30 p. m. Ad Libitum Club, Miss Dorothy Wilier, 8 p. m. M. E. Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. M. E. Hower, 2:30 p. m. Mt. Pleasant Ladies Aid 10c (upper, schoolhouse, 5:30 to 8:30. Better Homes Home Economics "lub, Mrs. L. E. Archbold. Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Mrs. Fred Patterson, 2:30 p. m. Friday Pleasant Mills M. E. Ladies Aid ’overty Social, school house, 6 p. n. Saturday Zion Reformed W. M, s. Rummage Sale, church basement, 1 p. m. friends attended the farewell party, and during the evening games were played and a social hour was enjoyed. At the close of the evening a luncheon was served. Mrs. Engle was presented a beauiful farewell gift from the guests. dCBETH-WEBER NUPTIALS SOLEMNIZED THIS MORNING At an impressive mairiage cerenony performed at the St. Marys 'atholic church at six o’clock Tueslay morning, October 20. 1931, Miss Vgnes Catherine Weber, became he bride of Robert Mcßeth. Jr., of Detroit, Michigan. Father Joseph fennes received the vows and used he single ring service. The church altar was simply dec-

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1931

orated with bouquets of autumn Howers arranged at either side of the aisle. The strains of Lohengiins Wedding Ma:ch were played as the bridal party proceeded toward the altar. Miss Verena Niblick. a cousin of the bride, was | bridesmaid, and Charles Weber. I brother of the bride, was the bridegroom’s attendant. ‘ Simplicity marked the brown transparent velvet dress worn by l the bride, which was fashioned long ) and fitted with eggshell sleeves. I Her accessories were brown sueides j footwear, a brown transparent vel- ■ vet dose fitting eggshell gloves. She carried a bridal bouquet of Talisman roses and orchids in formal style with a gold wedding shower. The only jewelry worn by the bride was a frosted crystal and diamond necklace, the groom's gift. Miss Niblick wore a black transparent velvet dress with ivory lace vestee and cuffs, fashioned long and fitted. She wore a black felt closs fitting hat with white fur trim, wore white gloves, and black moire slippers. She carried an arm bouquet of Premier roses with pink maline bow. She wore a white gold filigree necklace with zircon pendant a gift of the bride. The groom’s attendant wore a boutonniere of Premier roses. Th§ bridegroom wore conventional blue. Following the wedding a breakfast was served at the home of the bride on Fourth street, for members of the immediate families and relatives. The couple left after the breakfast for a two week’s wedding trip, and upon their return will reside at 329 North Third street, this city. The brio ■ is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weber (both deceased). The sroom is the son of Mr and Mrs. Robert Mcßeth of Detroit. Michigan. He is employed as a stock buyer. j FAMILY REUNION HELD LAST SUNDAY A family reunion of the Simon i Sprunger family was held Sunday pt the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sprunger. and the reunion was in the form of a birthday celebration for the members of the family who celebrate their birthdays this month. A pot-luck dinner was served at the noon hour, and guests included Simon Sprunger. son Gerhart and daughter Miss Elvina. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hirschy and children Betty. Gordon and Richard. Mr. and Mrs. William Burry and family, Mr. and Mrs. Menno Sprunger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sprunger and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sprunger and family of Decatur. ENTERTAIN FOR SUNDAY DINNER GUESTS ’ The Misses Cecelia and Margaret Smith entertained at dinner, Sunday, for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith and family Virgene and James M., Mr. and Mrs. Hershal Platt and son Jimmy of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lange. Miss Helena Wehmeyer, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Myers of Decatur. DAVID MILLER CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY The sixtieth birthday anniversary of David Miller of Berne was celebrated at the Miller home, Sunday, with a pot-luck dinner. Guests included Mrs. Henry Haugk and Paul Werling of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millet* of Geneva, Billy Reinbo’d of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller of Uniondale; Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Miller and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Stuck of Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. Ermine Wall and family of Bryant; Mr and Mrs. Homer Miller and daughters, Miss Ruth Miller of Fort Wayne, and the David Miller family. The Women’s Missionary Society , of the Baptist Church will meet at | the home of Mrs. Will Winnes, I Thursday afternoon at two-thirty I o’clock. Mrs. Curtis Moser will have charre of the program, and all la- . dies of the church are invited to atI tend the meeting. ;! The members of the Eastern Star .; lodge will enjoy a Halloween party Thursday evening at seven-thirty i' o’clock in connection with the regular meeting of the order. SPENCERVILLE MAN CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY On Sunday. October 18, the eighty-ninth birthday of Granville . Adang of Spencerville. Ohio, was celebrated. Mr. Adang is a veteran of the Civil war, and although ’ several years ago he lost his eyeI sight, is enjoying comparatively good health. He is the oldest member of a family of sixteen children, being a brother of John Adang and Mrs. John Lafontain of Jefferson township, Adams county. The relatives from near here who attended the celebration, Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. John ' Adang. Mr. and Mrs. William i Adang and son. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Lafontain and daughter ' Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adang, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lafontain and twin daughters Connie and Lonnie, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Lafontain and son Jack. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Lafontain and family. The day was enjoyably spent in

playing games, singing, music and story telling with a dinner at the noon hour. A birthday cake, weighing twenty-one pounds and decorated with eighty nine candles and American flags was presented the honored guest by an old war comrade from Dayton. Ohio. Refreshments of ginger ale, pop, lemonade, and ice cream were served in the afternoon. Among the special numbers presented during the afternoon was an old Irish ballad, "Come to My Arms Nora Darling." sung by John Adang, violin music and singing by Casey Lafontain, and a dancing number was given Uy Miss Bernice Lafontain. Music was furnished by a seven piece orchestra, composed of nephews and nieces of the honored guest. The concluding number of the afternoon’s program was the reading of a poem written by Mr. Adang during his youth. ( ENTERTAIN GUESTS WITH EVENING DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sudduth entertained with a six o'clock dinner at their country home, Sunday evening. Guests at the dinner included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Odle and daughters Mary Jane and Odetta of Fort Wayne; Aaron Odle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spade, Fred Conrad, Chalmer Werst, Mr. und Mrs. Walter Sudduth and son Argo, and daughters, Reba and Betty Jean.

MARDI CLUB IS ENTERTAINED Miss Luetta Reffey entertained the members of the Mardi Bridge Club and two additional guests at her home on Tenth street. Monday evening. The Reffey home was decorated with orange anti black Halloween motifs in keeping with the season. Bridge was played and high score prize was awarded to Miss Bernice DeVoss and Miss Catherine Archlxtld received the guest prize. A one course luncheon was served at the close of the evening. Guests present other than club members included Miss Catherine Archbold and Mrs. Raymond Brandyberry. The Ic Nick Club will meet with Mrs. Arthur Baker, Wednesday night at seven thirty o’clock. Mrs. Charles Keller will be hostess to the members of the Frivolity Club at her home on High street, Thursday evening at seven-thirty o’clock. The affair will be a Masquerade Party. UNIQUE PARTY AT JOINT MEETING The social committee of the Christ'an Endeavor Society of the United Brethren Church and the pfficers of the Young Peoples choir united in entertaining the members of both organizations and several guests with a Chamber of Horrors Hallowe'en party, Monday night. The guests and members were invited to meet at the church where they were greeted by two ghosts who led them to the Chamber of Horrors. The guests followed the ghosts to the John Hill cement factory, where they were met at the door by the body of a dead man who actually spoke to the guests as they arrived. They then Entered a lantern lighted room where they were seated on nail kegs placed for them. During the mysterious quiet of the place, a story of the dead men was told over the tadio, anil parts of the bodies were passed around to the members and guests. An exciting ghost story was also told over the radio, after which amusing fortunes were told by the witch. Games were enjoyed, and paper hats were presented as favors. Decorations of the dimly lighted factory, consisted of corn stalks and lighted pumpkin faces. Refreshments of sandwiches, pickles, coffee, apples and pop corn were served by the entertaining committee. The committee from the Christian Endeavor society included Rosamond Hoagland and Clara Ellen Mumma, while the choir committee comprised Maynard Butcher. Harold Mumma. Mabel Hill and Ireta Fisher. Members of the two organizations who attended the party other than the committee members were Mabel Hurst, Melvina Williams, Wilma Foughty, Clarice Gilbert. Alice Vance, Clarice Jackson. Viola Gilbert, Ralph Fugate, Clement Snell Vernon Hill, Otis Baker and Carl Hurst. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Vance, Mrs. Ralph E. Roop, Mrs. Frank Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher, Junior Vance, Pauline Hakey, Loren Worthman, James Vance, Katherine Hill, Ruth Foughty. The Religious Study Club will meet at the home of Miss Genevieve Berling Wednesday evening instead of Tuesda yas was previously announced. ENTERTAIN AT CHICKEN DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Noffsfnger enteitained at tbcfr home near this city with a chicken dinner, Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Oucar Minnich and sons Rayne, Harold and Floyd, Mr. and Mia. Harold Andrews and children Oscar, Bonnie and Earl all of near Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. J. N.

Burkhead and daughter Mary Kathryn and Nolan Burkhead of Monroe Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Fleck and Miss Dorothy Fleck, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. McDowell and son Junior of Fort Wayne. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock at the home of Mrs. William Kohls. Prisoner Is Executed Chester, 111., Oct. 20—(UP)—Illinois’ fifth execution within a week was carried out today with Merle Johnson, 25, confessed Slayer of three persons, was electrocuted in southern Illinois penitentiary. Johnson's execution was the first at the institution. It followed the legal killing of four men at the Cook county jail last week. Bandits Attack Man Goodland, Ind., Oct 20—(UP)— Louis Gravel, proprietor of a theater here, was in a serious condition today as the result of an attack by two bandits. The men attacked Gravel in the theater office and obtained SSO from him. o Watches on Shipboard There are two dog watches on shipboard, from 4 to H and fi to 8 p. tn., respectively. They are de signed to change each night the hours during which the starboard and port watches are on dock

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ffrTown Talk

ban Tyndall and George Krick moto.ed to Columbus, Ohio, today where they attended to business. Mrs. Francis Schmitt and daughters Monica, dlonora, and Catherine and Mrs. Oscar Hoffman, daughter Mary Jo and son Thad spent Sunday aft?rnoon and evening in Berne. Miss Mary Hiles left today for Ohio City, Ohio, where she will operate a confectionary store and case. For the last year Miss Hiles has been employed as a dining room attendant for Mrs. John 1). Baker. Mrs. J. N. Logan of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Mre. C. O. Davisson of Anderson returned to their homes after a several days visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Stevens of this city. Mrs. Louis Vanderlip of Elkhart who was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Runyon of this city returned to her home. She was accompanied as far as Fort Wayne by Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer and daughter Suzanne. Mrs. Minnie Teeple has retained from Bluffton where she visited with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Max Teeple and son

Tom, and daughter Carolynn Louise. Mrs. Teeple made the acquaintance of her new granddaughter Carolynn Louise who was born September 25 at the Wells County Hospital. A number of persons from this city are planning to attend the concert given by the Bohumir Kryl Band at Berne, next Saturday. Elmer Sorg of this city, had five gallon of gasoline stolen from his automobile in Bluffton, Monday night. Miss Viola Schmitz a student nurse al the St. Vincent Hospital in indianapol.s, is upending a few lays in this city visiting her par- ' ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmitz. Wednesday she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dave Blames at Fort Wayne. o ARRIVALS Mr. and Mrs. Luzern Uhrick, 213 South First street, are the parents of a 7 pound boy baby born at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, Monday evening. The baby has been named Gene Allen, and is the first child in the family. Mrs. Uhrick was formerly Miss

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Helen Schmitz. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Miller, 1011 West Adams street, are the par-" ents of a girl baby born 4his morning at the Adams County Memorial Hospital. Both mjtjptr and baby are getting along fine. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Eyanson are the parents of an eight pound ,-irl baby born at 9:20 o’clock Saturday night, October 17, 1931, at their ■ home at 604 Mercer avenue. .The baby which is the third daughter in ' the family lias been named Naomi Viola. Mrs. Eyanson was formerly Miss Mabel Ladd. »<• »• Italy*. Citie. In order of populiition the largest cities in Italy are Milan Naples Rome. Turin. Palermo Genoa. Flor once. Catnnfn T-'o-.,, ~n , |

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