Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 33, Number 293, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1935 — Page 3

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tKnaRY society OLCI CHRISTMAS PARTY z ,..n l.iith'i-an Missionary its Chriatmaa Party . Mternoon at lite home Krtidop. junu l< were led by Rev. Paul « lii li was followed by a mealing. A program ..irols and K tl . amili. Mrs. Karl Krtidop 'l whiter Hoile. gave a abort talk. tteßl' l '•' ll exchange of Christ<.,s held. Luncheon was K[by the hostess. H.ine: will be hostcsv! for , n...eting at which ti no of otiicer.s will take iplaee. wglwab r K,,ck will he hasten P o' lock luncheon Monday. time she wil lentertain the chib. MN|AY SCHOOL QITMAS PARTY ■ > Hammond entertained BBn-j-tma-.t Party for her Sunjtf'ttwol class Wednesday even- ■ i'B< t< were held and prizes K t | Mi-te Marjorie Arnett and ■gal. vine Martin. ihange of Christmas gifts HL hi, after which the hosteoe luncheon at a long banquet candle light. Chocolate Clauses were given the fa vote. C. M. ('. of the Evangelical Mfr; school will meet in the iirjrJ basement this evening at vrea [o'clock for the purpose of officers. jTbe&uniors of the United Breth-! MB)ur.h will have their final for the Christmas program Sunday, on Saturday K:> i at four o'clock. Every one present. iThe Psi lota Xi Sorority will hold |Ha:urday afternoon from three MoV kat the home of Mrs. 1. W| chouse. All members are reHH<I io be present. I-PHONE COMPANY EMPLOYES HAVE PARTY me employe! of the telephone enjoyed their annual party Monday evening at of Miss Esther Bowers. Beentertaining rooms were beau■ally decorated with Christmas ns. The guests were invitdining room, which was

fwsK jfOR DANCING DAUGHTERS V? 4ND LOVING MOTHERS! £J& t & ■£*K. ®r \Va/t7 FW fcM® **> T ?-/ < ®7 I mAx £ ‘ 4 ■J/ ux r Nk f/o w s r° i . > * e =« * 1 X/ i e m j a y Ufll / oVH 2! » *•? / Z **°x ■ ff SERVICE IB / A Pair# in $3 35 az O Gift 1 / Z Bo* 1 Here you will find « stocking for every lady on your lilt! Choose them carefully to please their taste. Perfect quan y, ringlets and in attractive winter shade UNMATCHABLE VALUES MEN'S SOCKS I 4 P F 95 c MILIrER-JONES e* Decatur 142 N. Second St.

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Mrs. Fanny Macy Phones 1000 — 1001 Thursday work and Win Clans, Mrs. Charles Hitchcock, 7 p. m, Christian Ladies’ Aid, Mrs. LaVer? Engle, 2 p. in. Eastern Star regular meeting Masonic Hall, 7:30 p. m. Evangelical Ladies’ Aid, all day meeting, church, 10 a. m. Calvary Evangelical Ladies’ Aid, church, 1:30 p. m. Union Chapel Indies' Aid, Mrs. Harve Koos, 1:30 p. m. St. Mary’s National Council of Catholic Women, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. M. E. Ladies’ Aid, Mrs. John Tyndall, 2:30 p. m. Monroe Ladiee’ Aid, Mrs. James Hendricks, 7 p. nt. Pwi lota Xi Dance, Maaonic Hall Friday, 9:30. Friday Adams County Unit of Federated clubs, Mrs. C. M. Prugh, 2:30 :p. m. American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party, Legion hall. 6:30 p. m. Young Married Couplee class, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butler, 7:30 ip. m. Philathae Class Party, Mrs. C. E. Bell, 5:30 p. m. Saturday Psi lota Xi tea. Mrs. A. R. Holthouse, 3 pm. Christian Ladies’ dyste- supper, church, 5 to 7. p. m. Evangelical Mission Band, church 3 ip. m. Sunday O. M G., Reformed Church 2 p.m. Monday Pinochle Club, Mr. and Mns. Ruseell Melchi, 6:30. Research Club, Mrs. Walter Krick I 1 p. m. Tuesday C. L. W. Class of Evangelical ' Sunday school, pot-luck supper. 6 p. m. Wednesday Psi lota Xi Christmas party, Rice i hotel. 6:30 p. m- ■ lighted by candle light and each ! asked to find her place. The places were marked by cleverly dres-jed Santas. The center of the table held a large bowl of ‘ Better Timed" i roses with candle holders contain-1 ing red tapirs on eiether side. The dinner was served by the hostess, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Ralph Wilkes of Kendallville and Mrs. R.

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M. Kaotigh of Fort Wayne. The, gu Uta were then Invited to the. solarium where Santa with his puck of gifts awaited them. Twelve solarium whore Santa with his ipack games of bunco wore theif enjoyed and prizes wor> given to Mrs. Waller Bociman, Mrs. Helen Llo-hty end Miss Frieda Cllngeii'peel. Those present wore the Missis; Geraldine Smith, Frieda Clingonpeel, Mary Wertzberger, Joyce Riker, Kathryn Hill, Helen Sheets, Wilhemina Sebnitz. Margaret Hoyer, Laura Stanley and the Mosdames Helen Liechty, Edna Grotlan, Mabie Bocknian and Gladys Chamhnrlain. LADIES IAID MEETS WEDNESDAY Ihe St. Paul’s ladle’s aid met Wednesday noon at the home of Mrs. L. O. Martin, A pot luck dinner was served. The day was spent in ‘Piecing quilt blocks. Thin was the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Charles Nyffler and Miss Juan.ta Noll. Those present were: Mrs. John \\ alters, Mrs. Forest Durr ami daughter, Marlyn; Mrs. Frank Aurand, Mrs. John Hir-schey and daughter, Lena; Mrs. Harve Smith: Mrs. Ruby Roth; Mrs. Charles Nyffeler; Mrs. Henry Coyne; Mrs. Anina Ellsworth; Mrs. Kenneth Parish; Mrs. Margary Sheaf; Mrs. Charles Cook. Mrs. Lam Nool; Mrs. Floyd Arnold. Miss Ruth Smith; Miss Juanita Noll. Miss Helen Martin and Miss L. A. Martin. SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. PETERSON The Saturday Night club held their annual Christmas party dinner at the home of Mrs. John Peterson Wednesday evening. The entertaining rooms were decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Bridge was played during the evening and prizes were awarded to Mrs. C- C. Pumphrey, Mrs. Harry Moltz and Mrs. L. A. Graham. Miss Margaret Hancher of 123 North Fifth street will entertain group two of the King’s Heralds Sat- ' urday afternoon at two-thirty. Each | one is asked to bring a ten cent I exchange gift. — ZION REFORMED LADIES AID HOLDS POT LUCK DINNER A p t luck dinner was held Wednesday noon by the Zion Reformed Ladies Aid Society, wtih Mrs. Chas. Miller. Mm. Chas. Brodbec'k, Mrs. Tillman Gehrig and Mrs. Jennie Fehrig acting as hostesses. The guests were greeted with a real j Christmas spirit upon their arrival, i the entertaining room« being decorated n red and green and a lighted Christmas tree. Mrs. C. M. Prugh was in charge of the program. The meeting was opened by singing Christma-s car :Is, followed by

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I twponslve reading and prayer Rev. Prugh read St. Lukn'et "Christmas Story" and gave a short ■ talk Poem “Chrlwtmas" Mrs. Prugh. Plano arrangement of "Oh Come all Ye Faithful— -Mlhm Lulu Gerber Hymn-‘‘Silent Night" 1 "The Messenger of Brotherhood" Mrs. Prugh. Vocal Selection "Shout the Glad I Tidings o'er vale and hill Mrs. Henry Neirelter. “The Beautiful Tree" Min. Prugh ‘ Luther'e Cradle Hymn." After the program a business meeting was held v. i Mrs. Goldnor presiding. Tlie following officers were elected:: President —Mrs. Dallas Goldncr Fitat Vico Pres.— Mrs. Tillman Gerber. Second Vice-Pres. — Mis. Feed Lltterer. Secretary -Mrs. Walter Deitsch. Trees. — Mrs. A. R. Ashbatteher. Santa Claus then mad > his appearance and distributed gifts to all. . The ntombers of Psi lota Xi sorority will have their Christmas party Wednesday evening at the Rice Hotel'at six-thirty o’, lock. Bridge will be played and an exchange of "white eleiphant" gifts will be held. The Pinochle club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Melchi Monday evening for a six-thirty dinner and Christmas partyMiss Pauline Affolder entertained with a miscellaneous shower, honoring Mns. Dick Sutton, a recent bride. | Bridg- was played and prizes were awarded to Miss Margaret Lauby and Miss Marporie Johnson, who presented them to the guest of honor. A luncheon was served by th? I hostess. Mrs. Sutton received many lovel ly gifts. JUNIORS WILL -nKTTKTTEn prom page one ne, in whose home they are staying, Katy Shackley; Pierre, her son. Don Light; Mimi, her daughter, Eloise Jackson; spirit of Merry 1 Christmas everywhere, Betty Jean Roop; village children, Ruth Myers. Eileen Davis, Beatrice Light. Keith Gilpen. Dsn Sprunger, Jimmy Fisher, Billy Butler; candle tbcarers, Barbara Venis. Rae Myeiv. Jimmy Shackley, Junior Hakey. Catherine Suddith, Ruth Gilpen, Eddie Deitch, Don Marbaugh, Bobble Roop. Richard Hakey will sing between the first and second scenes, with I Mrs. Carl Fisher at the piano. o Miss Florence Marie Bierly spent Tuesday evening with her sister, ■ Miss Fern Eierly.

r~Good Fellows Although the fund him not been • growing as rapi’ty as in previous ' j years, the club feels that there are ' ti lot of "good fellows" In Decatur and that they have nierely overlooked sending in their contribution. 1 The girls sponsoring the club have been investigaTing the past week and report there are many 1 needy families. In many instances they find that although the father i of has work, or a part time job, there is little money to spare for toys and the other • Christmas Joys of which every little.kiddie dreams. Your own Christinas will bo hapi pier, with the knowledge that you have been responsible, if only in I a small measure, i7»at you have spared some little tot the bitter . pain of disappointment that Santa . had forgotten him on Christmas. . Previous total $120.00 > Anna Winnes 1.00 Adams County Red Cross 10.00 Morris 5&10c Store 2.00 A Good Fellow .25 . A Friend .(IS Total $133.93 SANTA TO BE CONTINUED FROM rAGE ONE ■ or Holthouse was quoted today as ■ extending a second invitation to the children and parents to be in Decatur at 1:15 o’clock Saturday I afternoon. Santa Claus was met by nearly 30,000 persons at Huntington last . Saturday. He is leaping into most of the towns in this part of the state. He has dates at Ossian and Portland to till next week. Santa Claus will remain up town , in Decatur until 8 o’clock Saturday night when he will take his airplane back to the North Pole. PERSONALS Miss Vivian Burk of South First ■ street has returned from a two ■ weeks' visit in ixmisville with Mr. ’ and Mrs. S. W. Holthouse. 1 Miss Glennys Roop of Monroe ■ who is student at Ball State Teach--1 er’s college was pledged recently to ’ J Kappa Delta Pi, honorary educa- . [tioiial fraternity. Services were held in the recreation room of Forrest ‘ hall. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Mart Lose of Fort Wayne attended the Coinmodore1 Andersen basketball game Wedncs--1 day evening. Carl Lose spent Wednesday evening in Decatur. Mrs. Amy Bockman is critically • ill at heh home on West Marshall street. Miss Patricia Fullenkamp spent ’ Tuesday afternoon in For* Wayne. ' Msgr. Chas. F. Thiele, pastor of St. Peter's Church, Hsgr. Thomas F. Conroy, pastor of Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Rev. John Rapp, pastor of St. Jude's church, Rev. Henry Hoerstman, pastor StAndrew's church, Rev. Andrew Dittlinger, assistant castor of Cathedra. Rev. jMsph Adler, assistant ipastor at St. Patrick’s Church. Rev. Joseph Meyer, Assistant pastor Pre clous Blood church all of Fort Wayne and Rev. Joseph Hession, pastor at Besancon were guests Wednesday evening of Rev. Joseph Seimetz and Rev. Joseph Hennes and attended the Commodore-An-derson basketball game. Dr. and M rs - Charles L. Arming-

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I ton and mother, and Mrs. Welsh, nil of Anderson, spent Wednesday ,i evenlni wit! Dr and Mn 0 J Khone. A Unit**! Pre-s dispatch printed 1 In the Dally Democrat this week stating that Yost Brothers of thi city submlltiMl low bld on a grad .separation In Kosciusko vm in error, with the dispatch underquoting i Hie local firm’s bid by SIO,OOO. Yost Brothen; wore second low on the job. Mr. 0. L. Exley bus been ill and ’ confined to uls 'bed for over twu weeks. o U. S. IS STILL CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE each day. Experts believed they might have been made in Montreal, India, Mexl- ■ co, or China whiffi are Important silver trading centers. However, more th,n: u score of 1 countries have slilpp ;i silver to the United States during the Lu-t year Morgenthau declined to answei direct questions whether h” had bought silver in China. — —o — — Bluffton Council Rejects All Bids Bluffton, Dee. 12 — City councilmen meeting in regular session Tuesday evening voted unanimous , ly to reject all bidu on stone and other street resurfacing material for , use on the large street improve ment project, which has already . been approved by the TV PA. The federal government made the city an outright grant of SIIB,OOO. , The estimated cost of the project I ———————

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111 was $191,060 which would for o the' y ; city to raise s73.m>o by direct taxa--1.1 firm. Tito council felt that lite city could not assume that much of n d|deht at this time. Tim iprojnet has t J not been reject 'd, however, for a s part of It may be undertaken If funds become available and weather r . i conditions are Hitcli : i '.h's kind of g i work can Ito don I 0 ■ ARRIVALS d| A baby boy was born to Mr. and o Mrs. ,\ title Drum Wednesday afternoon at the Adams County Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed sev-

I Wish To Thank t my many customers and friends for their if patronage during my 11 years in the Dairy p business. r. r I have sold my Route to the d BLUE CREEK DAIRY of Decatur, who delivered the Route this ! morning. n I Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy d New Year. JACOB GRABER ). •t f TO—

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Inn iHHnidu un<l thrno and ono-foiith oil need. -- j*' Trans-Atlantic Air Service Is Planned Wucliington. Dec. 12 <UP)~ The ■Rato department today formally announced an agret ment b tween lite United States and Great Britain which io expected to <>: en the way for regular air transportation « r- • vice across the Atlantic by the summer of 1937-. — —o ~ — Trade in a Good Town — Decatur ——