Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 35, Number 62, Decatur, Adams County, 13 March 1937 — Page 3

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HARRISON cakkoix Hit- 1937, KUt Feature. indicate. | nc . mOUYWO<>; Ev.rv one else tr . y about Tyrone Power’s heart

interests and possible marriages, so it may not be amiss to hear what the young man has vo say himself. "I have definitely decided,” he declares, “not to be married for at least two years.” Which, on the

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414VJ1, Uli uie surface, would t 0 leavr ‘ very little excuse ■“A? ossips t 0 go on being hot Et re about his romance. ■’? ood has learned, however, - 0 } ears are a long time to m the life of a young man ■jvuejiarly such a sought-after ■ 'r-is of Power believe he may ■LJ t 0 his declaration. And ■JS',’’’ because he wants to K“ endowment policy for K. tter he takes on the ■’ oae w a wife. rec ent motor trip to J. 0 *' 1 McCre *s pulled birecbons from an Indian K P t alon S the wayside. Bwarrt were recogKof cn» fe asked t 0 tarry for E a L “ Without thinking 1 Little 381:6(3 his host, r °P * n “ 116 »ttat K H o“ywood. The pay--1 other s * lnd3ans did show up the Paramount *ir- Li nces Dee had been • them om 1 and Frane *s finally might «t o t 0 the ranch for an >X fc^ ttle Hawk - his u Six children. P ° Well goes through her form ° f staging a reunion ck eiassmates at the *in e ’i2 hn Boyle dance a extinguished Kee!er ’ Budd y Wina Mur Phy, Miriam Pin thy Stone and Ginger «'butw" Se . r t a elass- ** ‘"sthiXrs ng Under the M, Your Questions! M. that v nße!es: Universal InMargaret Suliavaa is .

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Fanny Macy PhMiea 1000 — IXI Saturday Christian Ladles' r id society pubjllc supper, church lasement, 5 to ,7 p.m. Executive Committee of U. B. W. M. A.. Mre. Delmu Elzey, 1:30 p. m. | Girls' Group of King's 'Heralds, ■Rernice and Helen Barber, 2:30 p. ' m. Monday I Research Club, Mne. L. A. Cowens, :2:30 p. m. Woman's Chib, TJbrary Hall, 7:45 j P- hiTuesday Decatur Flower Garden Club, Mrs 1 R. A. Stuckey. 2:30 p, m. Legion Birthday Party, L“gion Home, 6:16 p. m. Kirkland lanHes' Club, School, 6 p. mj Pinochle Club. Mrs- Clarence | Weber. 7:30 p. in. i Tri Kappa Social Meeting. Elk's 1 Home. 8 p. m. Wednesday Decatur Home Economics Club, Mre. Charles Hammond. 1:30 ip. tni Dinner Bridge Club Mre J. Ward 1 Calland, 6:30 p. m. | Historical Club, Mrs. J. M. Miller, ■ 2:30 p. m. Shakespeare Club, Mrs. Burt Townsend. 2:30 p. m. Adame County Nurses Association 1 Hospital, 7:30 p. m. Thursday Friendship Village Club, Mrs. Harve Sipe. Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid, Mrs. I Charles Langston, 2:30 p. m. i ship will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Harve Sipe with Mrs. Lester Sipe as assisting hostess. ' All members are urged to be present. , The Presbyterian ladies’ aid eociety will meet at the home of Mrs j Charles Langston Thurday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock. WOMEN OF MOOSE 1 HAVE ALL DAY MEET Twelve members of the Women of the Moose and one guest met at the home of Mrs. Lulu Shafer Friday for an all day quilting. Two comforts were quilted. At noon a delicious chicken din-: ner was served by the hostess. | Those present were: Mesdames Sol Lord, Dora Cook, j Earl Whitehurst. Brice Roop, Lor-1 etta Whitman. Mat Breiner, Char-

still committed to them for several pictures. There has been indication that Margaret may have other ideas. The little Sullavan's last picture was for Wanger—"The Moon Is Our Home”. For Dixie Dunbar there's never a dull moment Some unknown swain is now bombarding her with flowers. Six dozen roses one day and four orchids the next What with her regular admirers, Dixie will be pressed to find open dates for another. A bit defiantly, Arkansas Comedian Bob Bums announces that he will have a swimming pool on his valley estate. “No matter what it does to my reputation, Tm gonna do it,” says he. Bums also will start building a 10-room house on the property as soon as he finishes “Mountain Music”. The title of the estate may save his face down home. He’ll call it “Sowbelly Acres”. • Day’s Gossip. . . . The night Marlene Dietrich and Willis Goldbeck danced together at the Trocadero, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., sat alone at the Victor Hugo. .. . Unluckiest Hollywood actor is Pat Collins. Two months ago he accidentally shot himself, breaking his thigh bone. Dr. Frank Nolan was going to let him go home the other day, but, trying to whirl a wheel chair quickly, Collins fell and broke the bone again in the same place. . . . For the first time in the history of the affairs, guests at the Academy ban-

quet got wine with their dinner— California champagne. They also learned from George J e s s e 1 that motion pictures were the only art that didn’t lose caste during the depression. .. . Most alert and funniest of all Hollywood

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masters-of-ceremonies, Jessel proved himself again. Thanks to his prodding, there was a minimum of dull speeches. . . . Here’s a laugh. Tala Birell is offering a cash reward to anyone who can offer her the correct solution to puzzle 54 in that cigaret eompany contest, j

DECATTTR DAY! A DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, MARCH 13,1937. •

| (wirls Taught (’are of Infants ■rare - Ba!,klnK ~n' , ,r a J » a : 'W A ' Jk dressing baby | I nder the skillful guidance of a child specialist and graduate nurse, students at this New York nursery school are taught the proper methods of caring for an infant. The course taken by the girls includes keeping charts on the health and progress of their charges, learning to scientifically feed and dress the infants, and finding out the correct method of sun lamp treatments. The babies are left at the school during the day by poor parents who welcome the opportunity to be relieved of responsibility. les Morgaan and daughter Ruth Out of town guests and speakers Joan, William Huffman, Cecil Gause will be present. Hostesses for the and daughter Patty Jo, -Bob August evening are Miss Irene Durbin and Lloyd Kreischer. John Loehe, Jr, Miss Leon Wulliman. and daughter Kathryn, Mrs. Oitn Smith and daughter Jane Ann. MISS VERA ROTH IS SUPPER HOSTESS MISS PHYLLIS KOLTER Miss Vera Roth entertained with IS HOSTESS TO E. D. T. S. a Chili supper Thursday evening Miss PhylHs Kolter was hostess at the home of her parents. The to the E. D. T. S. class of the Evan- evening was spent playing bridge gelical Sunday school Friday even- an< l prizes were awarded to Miss ing- The president Miss Betty Fuhr- June Miller and Miss Mabie Harman conducted the business meet- vey. ins- Those present were the Misses Games were enjoyed and prizes; Mary Louise Snyder, Lucille My given to Mies Ruth Hammond and 1 ers , Arlene Weaver, Mabie Har- ■ Mise Jane Graver Mies Betsy Burke I vey. Dorothy Miller, Helen Weavwae a guest other than class mem- er , June Miller and Vera Roth, hers. At the close of the games a lovely MRS. ROY PRICE luncheon wae served by the hostese HOSTESS TO CLUB at small tables Appointments were; The Better Homes Economic in keeping with the St. Patrick’s: club of Monroe met at the home of ■ Day motif. Those present were: i Mrs. Roy Price Thursday afterMrs. Hilda Gaunt, clans sponsor, noon, for the regular meeting. Mrs. and the Minses Betty Fuhrman, Bet-1 Clifford Essex, vice-president, prety Melchi, Betty Brown. Betty sided. After the routine opening I Shook, Marylin Bonifas, Martha Mgs. John Floyd led in prayer, i Macy. .Jane. Graber, Ruth 11am- Fourty-four member answered the j inond. Patsy McConnell and Bet'y .roll call with different ways of dyeI Burke. I ing eggs. I Mrt. John Floyd was chosen 4-H The Decatur home economics club leader of Monroe. Mrs. Roy Price will meet with Mre. Charles Ham- gave the rules of all different offi-' mond Wednesday afternoon at one- cers. Mrs. Will Stucky gave an inthirty o'clock. The leaders will pre-’ teresting lesson on “Keeping down sent the new lesson for the month. f«l’ expanses and the cleaning and Dr. R. E. Daniels, secretary of the carp of stoves. city board of health, will talk on Oan Striker exhibited some ■Preventative Dieeases and ini . beautiful crocheted chair seta munizatlon". A good attendance is whi( '» l had made ' Attract.ve crocheted rugs and one hooked desired „„. The Decatur Flower Garden club f MADAM SILVIA will meet at the home of Mrs- R. A. ; | Greatest ever in your city, | Stuckey on Mercer Avenue Tuesday i | coun ty or state. The lady with | afternoon at two-thirty o'clock. Mrs. | t j lo radio mind. Seventh | Russell Owens and Mrs. Leota | daughter of the seventh gener- | Beery will -be the assisting hostess. | a tion. Born with double veil. | | First time in your city. Gifted | The American Legion will have ai | character reader and advisor. | birthday party Tuesday evening I | She has helped thousands in | at 6:15 o'clock at Legion Home' | every walk of life and she can | for the members and their wives j | help you in all affairs of life. | and sweethearts and for the Aux- 1 | A secret you should know, the | Iliary members and their husbands j power to control your trouble I and sweethearts. A prominent and disappointments. She tells | epeaker will be present tor the oc-! your future complete and gives | caaion. A good time has been plann-. initials of friends and enemies. ! ed for all and a large attendance Come today and consult this I pxnprted gifted lady. Satisfaction guar- | | anteed. Special —25 c reading two weeks only. Hours 9 a. m. | The Adams county nnrses a. so- ( t(]) m | n house | elation will meet at the Adams , tra j] er a s wee t side filling sta- | county memorial hospital Wednee-, | t j on , cor . isth and Adams sts. | day evening at eever.-thirtyv o'clock I ♦ ♦ EARTHQUAKE OF MARCH 2,1937 The Seismological Observatory of Xavier University, Cincinnati, is making a scientific study of this earthquake. Readers of this paper can help in this study if they will kindly answer the questions below, cut out the piece from this paper, and mail it. Simply address it to: EARTHQUAKE. Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1. Name of Observer: --- — 2. P. O. Address 3. Where were you at time of earthquake? If in country, give distance and direction to nearest town: 4 Was earthquake felt? How long did it seem to last? 5' If indoors, what kind of building were you in? (Wood, brick, etc.) What floor?—,On what kind of ground does the building rest (sand. clay, rock)? How far to solid rock at that place? 6. Describe as carefully as possible the kind of movement you felt. From what direction did the first movement seem to come? 7. Did you hear any sound before you felt the shock? What was it like?---8 Any damage, such as plaster cracked, windows broken, chimneys overthrown or cracked, dishes thrown from shelves, etc.? 9. Lamps or chandeliers set swinging where you were? 10. Was it felt by all at place you were?— Was alarm experienced by any or all? 11. Any other effects observed? Please describe P S.—Even if you didn't feel the quake, it will be of Interest to us to have that Information.

rug completed the exhibit. Xt the dose of the meeting the hostess assisted by Mrs. J. D. Schwartz, Mrs. Wesley Huggurd und Mrs. John Floyd served u delicious luncheon of ice cream, cake and coffee. Plate favors of Easter bunnies were enjoyed. Guests other than members Included the Mesdames Otis Brandyberry, Delota Engle and John Fortney and Miss Ruby Rupert. The following five new members were added to the roll: Mesdames Ed Rick. Elmo Stucky, Dwight Schnep and Miss Della George. The meeting next month will be held at the home of Mrs. Martin Huffman. WEDDING DAY IS ANNOUNCED Mrs. Catherine Kauffman and Miss Kathryn Kauffman entertained with a bridge party of lovely appointments Friday evening announcing the approaching wedding of their daughter and sister, Miss Sara Jane Kauffman to Mr. Ray Edwards of Evansville, Saturday, April 3rd. Four games of bridge were en-

'■ ■ /y 'Btr. \ X \ « ■ < Bb. h 15/.. ) -_7j|iiO' s *rrL . • r^7lfn~r w wr ll> _ nr •I fife ’ ■<- - yfei Woie served depend upon the dollars. Each month, Decatur families spend 4ZJ €-/Zc z $39,500.00 for foodstuffs. Compare this 1/ > with $23,554.00 — the amount expended / by the same number of average families I in Indiana. In this classification of- 9 ’ business—Decatur’s extra buying-power L- — is $15,946.00 per month, or $191,352.00 Vnnual retail sales in per year. 4y y g Decatur exceed $2,455.957.00. In the This means money for the necessities—plus de- /--M state of Indiana, the mand for the dainties. Feature complete food assort- / ments in your newspaper advertisements. You'll average amount is receive substantial orders for the extras as well as A $1,242,596.00 for the the ordinaries. 1 “ |k same number of peot Help the housewife—by making new menu sug- \ ph?. gestions for delicious, nutritious meals. Your store is L iBB. ~ X i„< n ow«nnnrr ndverthe point of sale—but most shopping lists are prepar- . x ip* ed at home—from your newspaper. C " 1 tising build more than - - j ‘bread and butter’ g 1 business. In this city This is the third advertisement in series to in- Wggr of super-sales, there’s portant classifications of business. Read and keep '”1 ample funds for the these advertisements. - better things of life. Decatur Daily Democrat Circulating in the local trading territory.

joyed mid prizes were nwarded to! Mlhh Uorolene Townsend and Mrs.' Carl Gerber. A delicious one course luncheon i was served at small tables with miniature brides and grooms mark-1 ing the places. Each bride carried ! Ute name “Sara" and each groom | the name "Ray”. The name was omitted from one bride and the date "April 3“ took its place. The guests Included the Misses' Kathryn Engeler, Ferrel Fenimore,' Helen Haubold. Mary Kathryn Tyndall. Mary Cowan, Pat Fullenkamp,' Louise Haubold, Eileen Burk, • Kathryn Hower, Corolene Townsend and the Mesdames Cart Gerber and Harold Zwlck and the honor guest Miss Sara Jane Kauffman Mrs. Mildred Moore of Fort Wayne will talk to the Woman’s Club Monday evening at Library i hall at seven forty-five o'clock, at a general club meeting. The subject of her talk ie "Famous Personalities and Their Philosophies”. Mre. Moore is being presented by the Literature Department of the club. The So Cha Rea club will spon-J

! sor a public card party at the Elks Home Thursday evening April 8,1 .at eight o'clock. Committees und I further announcements will be ; made later. A crowd of one hundred and I twenty-five persons attended the public ]>urty ut the Masonic bull Friday evening. The party was sponsored by the American l,eglon .and Auxiliary and the proceeds will 'go to the "adopted flood-stricken families" of the Legion. The patronage of the public was greatly appreciated by the organization. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rice attended the professional prize fight at the Armory in Fort Wayne last evening. Ben Schroyer was among those who attended the fight at the Ar- ' mor-y -In Fort Wayne la» t evening. Mre. John Walters of east of the city shopped in Decatur Friday. H. W. McMillen Is spending the:

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week-end In ChicagoMotorists have been able to travel state road 1 between this city und Fort Wayne by traveling “JI your own risk’’ since detaur signs were placed Thursday, hut It is reported thut later after actual road construction in the way of cutting down hills starts detours will be* Imperative. There Is now one way truffle ut several points. Bluffton News Banner. Miss Elizabeth Pitman is attending the regular meeting of the northeastern district nurses' association in Fort Wayne toduy. This Easter will find us better equipped than ever to serve you—and that means the ultimate in satisfaction for all of us. "Suu DECATUR FLORAL CO. Nuttman Ave - PHONE 100