Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 8, Decatur, Adams County, 9 January 1937 — Page 3

SOCIETY

TO MISSIONARY L “ ng ; * * •'■ "■ ’•" S^K, U ppr-üb'd in the al*enece " ( |. votiotiaH and Mire < og- '? JgL. , ..••’l-mg with H. Adams gave the siK' f’ ' ll Sv ’"‘ ‘"" l M sl < I. \. ( ewan gave the I^K,' Th,- Wiee Woman Bui- *?? 1. . . • ~f " e afternoon fa gK..! Mi Langston assist- - c.irl !’ .■!. l'lirey. Highwere present. H® Meant Pleasant ladies’ aid . Piaui is Fuhr |HKure<Uy afternoon. M"iint Pleasant Bible class IJaLi.l the first meeting of the JL the ■ me ot Mr. and Mrs-, Full, man Friday evening. suTjrr will be served Members are Ser ’ M. A. of the United Brethwill meet at the home Charles liobinold WednesdayTternoon at two o’clock. Mre. Marl De Bolt and Mre. C. E. Merryman v ill be the hostesses. A good aitereance is desired- — (’ M. Prugh will l)P hostess members of the Research elsbl umlay a:'- rm>on at two-thirty - Mrs. Huesell Owens will be ■ Zion Junior Walther league wffilneet Wednesday evening at o'clock at the Lutheran instead of Tuesday. RBL Louise Felber will be hostessito the Adams ciunty nurses’ Wednesday evening at' at the Paul Edwards

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CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Fanny Macy Phonea WOO — 1001 1 1 - Saturday Cafeteria Supper, Methodist 1 ' Church, 5 tu 7 p. m. Sunday Zion Reformed G. M. G., Miss i Clara Egley, 2:30 p m. Monday Woman’s Club, Library. 7:45 p. m. Supper and Installation, 1.0.0. F. Hall. 6:30 p. m. Research Club, Mre. C. M. Prugh 2:30 p. m. * Drill Team and Afficers, Moose ' Home 7 p. rn. Tuesday Dutiful Daughters, Mrs. Dallas Brown, 7:30 p. m. Firemen's Auxiliary, Fire Station,' ! .7:30 p. m. Young Matrons Club, Mrs. Frank Crist, 7:30 p. m. Wednesday Shakespeare Club, Mrs. H. R. Car-' son, 2:30 ip. m. Historical Club, Mrs. Giles Porter, 2:30 p. mUnited Brethren W. M. A., Mrs.' j Charles Robinaid, 2 p. m. Adams County Nurses, Miss Louise Felber, 104 Adams street, 8 p. m. Zion Junior Walther League, School, 7:30 p. m. Delta Theta Tau Alumnae, Mrs. William Bowers, 8 n. m. Thursday Dinner Bridge Club, Mrs. A. R. Holthouse, 6:30 p. m. Mount Pleasant Ladies’ Aid, Mre. Francis Fuhrman'.' W. C. T. U., Mrs. Hubert Zerkel, 2:30 ip. mFriday Mount Pleasant Bible Class, Mr. and Mre- Francis Fuhrman. 6:30 p. m.

FEDERATION OF CLUBS TO VISIT WHITE HOUSE A visit to the White He use. Friday January 15. at 4 o’clock, will be one of the high points of intereat at the annual mid-winter meeting of the Board of Directors of the General Federation of Women's Clubs which will be held in Washington, D. C-. January 13 to 17. Thi« gathering, wheih brings to the Capital club leaders from every state in the Union, will be presided over by the president, Mrs. Roberta Campbell Lawson. Captain Willis S. Bryant, U. S. 'A. nationally known lecturer and author of the much discuesed book,

I \ y >-7 4 J Politics undoubtedly was the topic of conversation when William B. Bankhead, left, of Alabama, speaker of the house, and Sam Rayburp, representative from Texas, just elected majority floor leader 'in the house following a battle in caucus, met in discussion. z r - ■ * £ 17~~71 fv4' W * J? Mu i SHRk w r i * i R I w ft< i■ •' Ww ft One of the newcomers to the senate, Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, holds an interview with site press.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1937.

| And It Shall Come to Pass” will I dress the board on "The Blindness of Man " Mr. Burton Marsh, Director of the Safety and Traffic En-| glneering Department of the Auto-! .. .mnbllr.W .... I ed as a special sipeaker by Mre. Ed-i ward Hammett, chairman of the Federation's Committee on Safety.' I Mrs. Phyllis Fergus Hoyt, president of the National League of American Pen Women, will present a musical novelty, and Mrs. Harriet Ware I Krumbhaar, one of the America's | foremost composers, will speak on ■1 "Spiritual Values in Music." Mrs. ■ Richmond Page of Philadelphia, re- | cently returned from Puerto Rico, will discuss welfare work on the Islands. Mias Alves Long, Chairman, International Relations Department, will tell of her visit to the International Peace Congress in Brussels’ Highlights of the Federation's official cruise to the Weest Indies and ! Panama will be given by Mre, Ed- . ward Dexter Knight, Mrs. William ' Dick Sporborg, and Mre. Harvey W. Wiley. Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole, past president of the Federation, ; will tell of the trip she and a party of club leaders including Mre. E. W. Shirk of California and Mrs. J. O. Seth of New Mexico, took to the . South Seas, New Zealand, and Aus- ' tralia. I The formal reception preceding , these programs will mark the opening of the Board meeting, bringing j together the Board, members of Congress with their wives, and oth- ' er leaders in the official and social life of the nation’s Capital. A dinner at The Admiral will close the subscription contest of The CLUB- . WOMAN GFWC, official publication of the General Federation, at which time the Directors of the losing states will entertain the winning states. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at the home ot Mrs. Hubert Zerkel Tuesday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock. A fine program has been arranged and a good attendance is urged. This is also aunual dues paying time.

Mrs. William Bowers will be hostess to the members of the Delta Theta Tau alumnae Wednesday evennig at eight o’clock. MRS. H. R. CARSON FEDERATION HOSTESS The Adams county federation of clulxs met with Mrs. H. R. Carson Friday afternoon Mrs. George Squiers was the leader with the “American Home” ae her subject. Mrs. Squires had a most interestesting paper touching on the subjects of child training, home management. interior decorations, and new gadgets. A short lesson on the

use of better speech was enjoyed. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Henry Heller February 12. Mre. R- A. Stuckey and Mrs. Gtarge Squires assisted Mrs. Carson in entertaining. EASTERN STAR TO HAVE PUBLIC INSTALLATION Thee will be a regular stated meeting of the Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic hall Thursday night at seven-thirty o’clock. Open meeting will be held at eight-thirty for installation ot new officere. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The following new officers will be installed: Mrs. Gertrude Brown, worthy matron; W- Guy Brown, worthy patron; Mrs. Izora Roop, associate matron; James Anderson, associate patron; Mrs. Dorothy Leigh, secretary; Mrs. Ida Gilson, treasurer; Mrs. Catheryne Nelson, conductress Miss Bernice Nelson, associate conductress; Mrs. Vera Owens, marshall; Mrs. Rachael Burdge, chaplain; Mrs- Ze'ma Roop, organist; Mre. Fanchlon Yodr, Adah; Mre. Gladys Baker, Ruth; Mrs. Jennie Edwards, Esther; Miss Margaret Frisinger. Martha; Mre. Iva Stuckey, Electa; Mrs. Lauda Harding, warder; Charles Burdge, sentinel.

KIDNAPED LAD’S (CONTINUED FKOM PAGE ONE) quaintances who have offered their help apparently believed the boy would be returned safely within a short time. Today, however, there were obvious signs of discouragement and fear for his life. The zero temperatures gave rise to many of the new fars that Charles may be suffering from exposure if lie still lives. The light clothing he wore when he was carried from his home the night of Dec. 27 has been a source of constant concern.

; Federal agents and police again withdrew from the case after a brief, unexplained early-morning foray yesterday. Four carloads of . them left their hotel headquarters suddenly on a mysterious trip. ‘ When they returned they gave no hint as to the purpose of the mis-; sion. Dr. Mattson refused to comment on the incident. .—o REPORT GERMAN ! FROM PAGE ONE) to arise that would render force- , ful action necessary. I Not only is the government convinced, it was learned, that preparations for a big German expeditionary force in Spanish Morocco. have been completed, but it is con- j s vinced also that Germany has j

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petetrated deeply—and dangerously—into French Morocco, There were intimations that the government would intensify its Insistence ou a French-British naval blockade of Spain to enforce netttallty. Newspapers, right and left wing organs for once united, talked vaguely of France "striking" to halt the alleged German penetration in Morocco. Asserting that they had official, detailed reports of German troop activity in Spanish Morocco, and of preparations for troop landings on a big scale, spokesmen said with emphasis that France never would tolerate a German base in Morocco. But it was learned on unimpeachable official authority also that the prime concern is not German infiltration into Spanish Morocco, but German infiltration into French Morocco. o Adams County Memorial Hospital Dismissed Friday: Mre. Elmer Be in eke and baby daughter Evelyn Louise, route 1, Decatur; Mrs. Andrew C. Cook, Geneva. Admitted Friday: Mies Bernice Habegger, daughter of Ezzra Habegger, Berne; Mrs. Orval Fieher, 1263 West Adams et.; Mrs. Hubert Cochran, 120 South Tenth street; Mrs. George A. Blount, Geneva, Ind. Admitted this morning: Otto Berning, route 1. Hoagland. Dismissed thie evening: Mrs. Maynard Hetrick and baby daughter Janet, Berne. o

WILLSHIRE NEWS Mr. and Mre. John Myers, south of town, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Acheson New Year’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Myers and eon Gene and Mre. Harriet Colter were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lowman and sons at Waterloo, Indiana Mrs- Mary Norman returned to her home in Grant City, Missouri, Saturday, after an extended visit with Mr. and Mre. Taylor Gluth and family. Miss Maxine Stetler was taken to the Van Wert hospital Monday for treatment. Mre. Frank Cox returned home Sunday from Williams, Arizona, after an extended visit with her mother, Mre. Alice Needham. Nine ladies of the Pythian Sister lodge motored to Delphos Tuesday to attend a meeting. Mrs. Joseph Bowen fell Monday and broke the bones in her left wrist

She was taken to Decatur where an ' X-ray was taken. Richard Standiford of West Virginia spent New Year's Day with relatives, Mr. and Mre. E. J. Ayers of Richmond. Ind , were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Spit-, ler The Order of Eas'ern Star held ' its installation Wednesday evening. | Mre. Idora Sbilcote was installing officer, Mrs. Ella Dellinger, mar- ; shal, and Mrs. Effie Geisler, chap-| lain. Sach of these officers was presented gifts from the Worthy Mat-. ' ron. Bess Tickle. Mrs. Chilcote was presented a corsage of sweetpeas from the chapter. The following of-, fleers were installed: Worthy Matron, Bess Tickle. Worthy Patron, Chalmer Edwards Associate Matron, Bernice Acheson. Associate Patron, Basil Bauta | Conductress, Bess Jewel. Associate conductress, Helen Ev-, ansSecretary, Aary Mercer. Treasurer, Harriet Colter. Chaplin. Jennie Cox. Marshal. Azela Dellinger Ada. Rachel Banta. Ruth. Mate Hook Esther, Bess Cowan Martha, Pearl Hoblet. Electa. Beatrice Acheson Warder, Charity Brown. Sentena’, Kate Detter. During the social hour a pot luck supper was served to the sixty that were present- Out of town guests were Mrs. Frank Dellinger, Fort i Wayne, Ind.. Mrs. Homer Myers, Warsaw, Ind., and several guests from Rockford. Mrs. W. W. Parks. Mrs. James Weyer and Leo Beuchner are convalescing after a selge ot the ' mumpsMrs. Herman Myers and Mrs. 1 , Harriet Colter were Wapakoneta j visitors Monday afternoon. The M. E. Aid was delightfully en-; tertained Threday afternoon at the | home of Mrs- J. G. Bilderback, with Mrs. G. D. Mercer. Mrs. Judson! Passwater and Mrs. Charity Brown associate hostesses. The business. Tte business meeting was conducted by the presdient, Mrs- John Byer, followed by a program of music and readings. An appetizing .lunch was i served by the .hostesses, assisted by j Mrs. George Buckley of Decatur and : Miss Ruth Mercer. o FOR SALE—Small home in Decatur, w-ell located. Bargain. Down payment, balance like rent. Also good farm, consider trade. Phone 885-K. It o FOR SALE — *4 acre of ground. Nice building lot. Easy terms. Wm. Kitson, Decatur. R. 2. Bt3x

gERSONALS Mre. Willard Kelsey, route 3, Decant r, who lias been seriously ill 'since December Sth. is slightly iuij proved today. Mrs. Wilma Heldenr*lch of Fort | Wayne is visiting at the home of her father Willard Kelsey tor sever- ! al days. Mrs. Harvey Buffenbarger and sons Janies and Richard are ill at ' th-ir home north east of Decatur. Mre. I. W. Macy will go to Indianapolis Sunday where she will be the guest ot her brother and eisterI inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Heller, at la dinner honoring Gov. and Mrs. ’ M Clifford Townsend to be given at the Athletic Club Sunday even- ! ing. Mre. George Flanders, who has I been a patient at the Adams county memorial hospital for the past week I is reported aa being improved ]d«yMre. Robert Helm, who has been , seriously ill at her residence, Home- ■ stead 29. is improving. Mire Madge Hite and Mrs. Dick I Steele are aesieting as extra clerks at the Peterson and Company clothing sale. C. C. Schafer and son Dan and [daughter Mrs. William Bell returned Friday evening from Chicago, where they spent the past week purchasing spring goods for The Schafer •toreMrs. Floyd Arnold Is ill at her home on Fourth street. G- Remy Bierly at'ended to business Ln For: Wayne yesterday. T. R. Fenimore ot North Tenth street, felt sure he had a positive sign of spring yesterday when he heard a school of frogs croaking. He states today, however, that their songs are probably frozen. Carlisle Flanders of Fort Wayne visited tn Decatur yesterday afternoon. Mr. Flanders bas been for the

Six Piece Orchestra Floor Show TONIGHT Lunch - - Beer RIVERVIEW GARDENS

WO® ? x IT * I ft ibfef IRu 1 w IIMBmMHHHHHHIM One of the youngest congressmen in Washington, Lyle H. Boren of ' Oklahoma, 27, poses for a picture with his attractive wife. •*

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past week with the grip ami was nble to be out for the first time. Miss Margaret Moran has been ill for the past week at her homo on North Fourth street. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tyndall and daughters Mary K. and Anna Jane will spend Sunday In Fort Wayne as the guests of Mre. Tyndall’s parents , Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Egley. Mr. and Mrs. Egley are celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary. — o — Hartford-Petroleum Game Is Postponed , [ The Hartford-Petroleum game, I scheduled for Friday night, was postponed until Wednesday, January 20. Church of God Glen E. Marshall. Pastor The Sunday School period opens 'lat 9:30 with Manley Irwin, superintendent, in charge. Morning worship, 10:30. A visiting minister from the city will be our guest speaker. The -subject for his message will be: i "The peril of a Christless life."" ] Those who regularly attend Sunday school and worship services at this church are urged to bring others with thi«m for this service. Evening service, 7:30. The message will be given by the pastor Mid-week prayer service Wedj nesday 7: 30. The Fort Wayne young peoples rally will be held at the Church of God, corner of Sherman and Putnam streets, Fort Wayne, Sun- | day, Jan. 10. First service at 2:00 p. m. 0 V 0 COLDS price mu in.T%BI.HTS SALVE-NOSH _ -.rx DKOI’S 5c 10c 25c - MADAM SILVIA Greatest ever in your city, county or state. The lady with the radio mind. Seventh daughter of | the seventh generation. Born with [ double veil. First time in your city. Gifted character reader and advisor. She has helped thousands I in every walk of life and she can help you in all affairs of life. A secret you should know, the power to control your trouble and disappointments. She tells your future complete and gives initials of friends and enemies. Come today and consult this giftesl lady. Satisfaction guaranteed. Special —sl.oo reading 50c. Hours 9 a. m. till 9 p. m. Located in house trailer, back of filling station, corner 13th and Adams street.