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•nd I* a member of th« | IM ,| Tri Kappa somrlty, The a room la em- ’ played by The H.hutor WhoD.aJw , company i Mr. and Mr* Hmhh are now at home In their newly furnl.hed a- , partment on North Herond Street . In this dry. I Member* of the R<-tokah loda* and their famine* will enjoy the an i nnal Chrlatma. party w.Mfn-«lay. . December II at seven o'cloc kat the (lodge hall. A twenty-five ■ent gift I|e»<ban*e Will hr held Each mem- | tor is asked tn bring two dishes of pfood. Games will le plnyw| after . the supper. I I ■ ■■■ I■■ MONROE SOCIETY HAS REGULAR MEETING The Woman's Hmlety nt Christpan Service met m tto Anne* of the I Methodist ehtin h In Mon rcH* Wed'lntraday afternoon. Th- meeting Opc-nr-d with the song Joy To The World.' followed with prayer by Mrs. Sherman E«se«. A business meeting wis conducted by th« president. Mrs. John Floyd. Plans were made for the chrietmu- party and program to to held in the Anne* December IS. Mrs (Who lamrerile rger was program leader for the afternoon. A piano solo was played by Mrs. Ilussel Mi’«h‘s| and a Vocal duet was sung by Mrs. A I). Christ and Mrs Joe Itlili Th" lessor for the afternoon was dramatile < by the . Me’damiw Christ. Trump. Esse* ■nd Hart. Ilefresbnients were served by the Meadames Ervin Stucky. Homer Winteregg. Eva Brewster. Mabie 'Glitort. I The following menu will to offerled at th" supper to In- erved at the I nlted Brethren church Saturday evening from 3 to 7 o'clock: | fried chlck' ii gravy, mashed potahoe*, noodles, ciisnm-il peas. train-Itorry-orange salad, pickle*, pie, I bread, and coffee The price of the sup|ter is thrity ffvo cents. The pule jllc Is Invited MRS HARRY DAILEY HOSTESS TO CIRCLE ONE Members of Circle No I of the Women - tlociety of Chrlntlan service met at th" home of Mr*. Harry Halley yesterday afternoon Christmas carols were sung and the Chrismas story told In an Interesting manner by Mrs. Hotort Milla. Mrs. William Porter gave th* lesson. "The Family I'ulht I'p |Htakes" Mrs. Walter Johnson and Mrs. Forrest Elzey were appointed the calling committee for 'll"

CUB CALENDAR Uclvty Daadllna, 11 A. M. Fanny Macy Rhone* 1000—1001 Friday Ave Marla Discussion Group, K. of C Han. |.|| p m Happy Home Maker* Christmas Party. M ra E W Bu.che Pancake Hupper, Presbyterian Church. S to 7 p m Saturday Chicken Hupper. First t'nlted Brethren Church. S to 7 p m. Bummage Hale, Methodist Church. I 2 sn to * p. rn. Monday Dortws Class Christmas Party, Evangelical Church, 7 p m Ht Mary's Sodality Pot Luck Hupper and Christmas F.ichange. S' Joseph Hi-hcHii. a so p m. Music liepartment. Mrs. 11. O. Il.iutold. K p. m. Dramatic Itepartment, Miss Eva Acker. 7: JO p. m. Literature In-partment. Mrs. Je»- *-• Hutton. 7 SO p m. Art Department, Mrs. Robert ( Zwick. 7 SO p. m. Junior Women. Mina Evelyn Adams. 7;30 p. m. Pythian Hlsters Temple. K of P. Home, 7:10 p m. Beseart h Club. Mrs. J. N. Frlstoe, ■2:30 p m. Tuesday Zion Walther la-ague, Lutheran jChun h. 7: So p. m. BotH-kah Ixtdge. I. <» O F Hall. 17 So p m Mary and Martha Christmas Par'ty. Mxthodlst Church, 7:10 p m Kirkland todies Club Meeting and Annua! Christmas Dinner. ' Kirkland School. * So a. m. India Theta Tau Christmas Ihnrty. Elks Home, a SO p m. ' Church Mother* Htady < lut> Me--1 tbodlst Church, 2 so p m. Wednesday Business and Professional Wie men's Cluli Club. Christmas Party. Mrs. Kenneth Arnold * p. m Zion Lutheran Missionary Hoc- . iety. Lutheran Church. 2 pm. Historlral Cluli Mrs. Eurl Butler, . 2 So p m Shakespeare Club. Mrs. John Heller. 2: S« p tn. , Rebekah l-odge Christmas Party. , I. O <» F. Hall. 7 pm. coming month. The day of tto baiaar was change from Decemtor IS to Dec- ' ember 12. The meeting closed by ■ repsmting David's prayer. SAMUEL RITTER 77TH ANNIVERSARY A supper was served honoring ( Samuel Ritter on the occasion of , ihla 77th birthday Present were Joe Ward. Ottis Nehdlffer, Agnes Hindenlang. Elllatoth Hlndenlang. Mr. i.iud Mrs. Richard Hlndenlang. all i of Fort Wayne. James Ritter and family. Henry. ’ Margaret and Dorothy, Mrs. Samuel Hitter and Ctoltner Walter*. The Dorcas class of the Evangelical Sunday school will meet for the Christmas party Monday evening at seven o'clock lnsti«d of Tuesday The meeting will to held In the social room of the church. A gift egchange will to enjoyed. Hostesses for the meeting are the M-sdames Esta Llddy. Hagel Gab logly. Homer Smltley. Jesse Tricker, Tom Cook and Mae Johnson. The missionary society of the Zion Lutheran church will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. There will to no gift exchange this year but the m--mbers are asked to each bring ■ twenty-five cent toy or two ladle* may bring a fifty cent toy. to to sent to the children at the Lutheran Deaf Institute in Detroit. MRS. H. L. NEIL HOSTESS TO CIRCLE 4 Circle No I of the Women's Society of the Christian Service met at the borne of Mr/ H L Nell Thursday afternoon with Mrs. O. O. | Baughman In charge of devotions. She told the story of the birth of Christ. Mrs. Carroll Burkholder, leader, gave an Interesting discussion of the pamphlet. ".Ministering to Shifting Populations." Eleven new monitors were added to the membership roll, with twenty-two attending yesterday's meeting. During the social hour refreshment* employing the Christmas motif were served by Mrs. Nell, assisted by Mrs Wattson Maddo*. The next meeting of the circle will to January 9 at the home ot Mr*. E N. Wicks. ATTRACTIVE CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY IS HELD Members of the So Cb* Rea club met last evening at the home <rf Mr*. Clem Kortentor. with Mr*. Fred Schulte as the awlsting hosteas, and enjoyed the annual Christmas party. At six-tbirty o'clock, a delicious three course dinner was served at tables which were most cleverly decorated Each table was completely wrapped to represent a big Chrltmas package. The poper wa« decorated with star seal* And the entire "package" was tied with red and green cellophan* ribbon which enfled with s Urge bow centering the table. After dinner, five games ot bridge were played and prixe* won by the Mesdamcs Dick Ehlnger, Vincent

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Bormann, George Byers, Glen Hill, lawrence Beal and MU* Marie Murtaugh. Numbers were then drawn from a small cedar chest and gift* were | secured fiom th" dining table which was centered with a Iw-aullful lighted Christmas tree. A delightful social time followed, during which the gift* were opened and admired. This was the final meeting for the year. MRS. CVERTT HUTKER HAg LADIEk' AID SOCIETY The ladles' aid soilely of the First Christian church met Thursday aftenoon at the hmpe of Mrs. Everett llutker, with the opening prayer and scripture by Mis, Homer Buhl. The president. Mr*. William Kohls presided over the business meeting, during which plans were completed for the Christmas party and ten cent gift exchange which will to held at the home of Mr*. Jams* Kitchen In two weeks. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. Rene Hoffman, chairman of the nominating committee, and the following officers were elected for ne*i year: Mrs. Harmon Kraft, president; Mrs. Her*e| Naso, vice-president; Mrs Elmer Darwachter, secretary, with Mrs. Fred Kcheiderer, assistant; Mrs. (haul Daniels, treasurer. Mrs Ruhl, chalrmain of the ways ■ and mean* committee for Decemtor. asked that the free will offering "hat*" to turned in at tto neat meeting. During the social hour, refreshments were served by Mrs. Hutker. assisted by Mrs. Ixmiels. Adamn County Memorial Hospital ♦ 4 Dismissed: Mrs. Eugene Frederick. 424 North Fifth street; George Mclntosh. 10* Oak street; Charles Ih-Konlmk, tt-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Altons ll<- Koninck of route I. Hoagland; Mrs Rudolph Wlthfleldt and baby son. Hoagland. Marian Louise Brandl. Willshire, Ohio < ARRIVALS —' i Mr. and Mr*. Merlin Beer of i Bwne. route I. are th< parents of a ' baby daughter, torn at the Adams ' county manorial hospital Thursday I evening at 7:42 o'clock. The toby i who weighed six pound* and eight | ounces, has toen named Phyllis * Elaine. Dr and Mrs. W. E Smith visited In l-afayette yesterday with their son. Dr. l-owell Hmlth and family.

RIDUCCD r PRICIS ON COMMUNITY. PLMTI I NOW you can w»8'» for the old price of 6'» |: ar -M sa ids* «itb I . •»* ‘.in | *T*-*»<»** •;, is» i I * • ,I*4' ’5 ar*A» •• • • .0,1? in , 1 I IM Ij uaNtan-esoof tiAfoftWfi ■ CNMT wUk every Aetoeae ' •'>?* tarucu »26 ■ UOOff flfiMl AVAHASII Uaa our Christmas Lay away Flan.

Mort Stub* of Fort Wayne called on u* last evening, lie was formerly engaged In the newspaper business here. Mr and Mrs. Millard Darkles* ■nd family moved today from Decatur. route 1 to their new home a' 2*34 Gay street. Fort Wayne where | they will reside. J. M Dawson has returned frrmi a bulness trip to Indianapolis and Bloomington. Harry Fuhrman r*f route I to** arrived in Orlando. Florida for the winter. W A Klepper. general manager ot Cloverleaf Creameries, attended a meeting In Indianapolis today control board and dairymen. Govw th member* of the state milk' i-rnor-elei-t Henry Schrli tor was scheduled to apear before th" griup. A discussion of pending lecialatlon In the Interest of dairying will to held. An addition la being built to the Holthouse service station on North I Nevond street. Mr and Mrs Ralph McMillen of Van Wert attended the Rotary meeting here last evening. Dr Werner W. Duemllng. president <rf the Fort Wayne Rotary dull. attended the meeting of the De- 1 catur Rotary club Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs William Hoffman of 1420 West Monroe street Were called to Muncie last evening because of the Illness of the former's father. John Hoffman Mr. Hoffman, who Is XS years of age. formerly lived In Decautr. He was reported as being a little totter this noon. W Ellsworth of Winchester street Is still confined t« lied with a stomach disorder. He was reported as feeling not quit-- so well this morning Mrs Arthur Rose of Fort Wayne | who was operated cn recently for I the removal of cataracts from her eyes Is recuperating and physicians say »h« wiH soon to completely well Hhe is still a patient at Ht. Joseph hospital but will to dismiss-: ed in a few days Hhe was formerly ■ Miss Barkley of this city. A letter from J J. Helm of Miami. Florida tells of tto thrilling I reception given President Roose- ' veil when he visited that city this I week on his trip to the southern Is-1 lands. He enclosed plctutes and newspaper clippings showing the parade and the departure of the Tuscaloosa. STUCKY BUYS tCONTINUED FROM I-AOE ONHiI of 1.700 sets of passenger plates are on hand at the bureau. The plates this year have a blue background With white figures Charles Davis, slate examiner, is busy at the bureau, conducting ex , aminations for beginning drivers

MONROE NEWS Mr and Mrs Ray Schott are the i I parents vt a nine pound haby girl, j Linda Lou. born al their home Mon-1 day morning. Harley Ehrsani, County surveyor elect, who will assume office Janluary 1940, has resigned his position with the State Highway DeIpartment and Is now on vacation jin Pennsylvania hunting for deer. Mrs, Floyd Baxter Is confined to I lied following a slight stroke suffered recently. | Olin l-ehmsn. student at Garrett | | Seminary. Evanston. Illinois, re- | turned to his studies Monday, after I visiting at the home of his parents. Mr and Mrs. Manas Lehman, for several days. Mr. and Mr*. J A. Sproul attended the funeral of her uncle. J F 1 Runnlon. at Van Wert, Monday i afternoon. A birthday dinner was served | | Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Johnston In honor iof their daughter ElixaJieth’s seventh birthday Those present were: j Mrs. Daisy Murphy. John McKean. Mr and Mrs. Carl Hedington and son. IvUlher. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hedington. Mr. and Mrs. James fxnvell. and Jane, and Mrs. George j Hedington. Mr and Mrs. F.ed Llnchty. who resided east of th.' Jack school, moved Into an apartment In the John B Miller home. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Hahnert motored to Urbanna Sunday to call on ■ Mr and Mr*. Howard Hahnert and daughter. Marcia. Mrs. Hahnert who has been In poor health for some-1 tine had her tonsils removed Sat - [ I urday j Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sproul were | ; guesta of Mr. and Mrs Menno Roth. I I of Bluffton Thursday and attended | the revival at the Wesleyan church In the evening. Mr and Mrs. Frank Jones of Decatur and Mr. and Mr*. John Floyd were Sunday afternoon and evening guests of Mr*. Martha Fugate and daughter, Blanch, of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Murenca Ehrsam has toen confined to her home with Influ•nta. Mr*. Pearl Smith of Fort Wayne waa a weekend visitor with friend* here. Mrs. Ralph Bluhm and Infant daughter. Doris Ann. who have been brought to their home from the hoa-

DIANNA TO WIO * J Holly wood cal. Dec. « 4URI Read no more of thia If you I want to continue feeling young | Deanna Durhln take* a hna- | i band next summer Only a few month* ago she was tto center of a controversy on tto I'nlveraal Picture* lot j Producer* argued whether fb j permit her first screen romance . ; to culminate In a kiss Two day* ago she celebrated her l»fh birthday and her production crew, which has worked i with tor tor four years, gave | ■ tor a surprise party complete with birthday take and candles I Today these m»n hardly eould believe that their little girl was * engaged to Vaughn Paul. 23 i year-old producer pltal are being cared tor by the former's sister. Mrs Harvey Rupert, Mr. and Mrs. F E Runnlon of [near Van Wert. Ohio, and Miss iCraee stump of Hhepherd. Michigan. were callers at the J A. Hproul home Hunday afternoon Mr and Mrs J A Hendricks entertained with a dinner Hunday for Mr and Mrs. O P Andrews and iMr. and Mr- Pat Hendricks of Fort i Wayne. Mr ami Mrs E W Busche. Mrs. Ada Barnett. Mrs. Driota Engie. Mrs Belle Andrews and George Harnett. Mr and Mrs. Ray Bluhm enter-1 tainrd with a dinner Hurday for I Mr and Mrs Earl Htuckey Mr and Mrs, (Ben Htuckey and son. and Mr. and Mr*. Roger Bluhm and sons A meeting under the direction of the Friends Peace and Hrrvlce Committee will to held at the local Friends church at seven o'clock Thursday evening. Decemtor i The public is Invited to attend this ser- j i vice I Franklin Oliver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter <’. Oliver of Monroe was dismissed from the Adams county memorial hosiptal Hunday He was admltte dto the hospital October SI following an automobile I accident iu-iA Richmond. Robert Hathaway of Hprlngfleld. .Ohio, has lieen visiting with his i mother. Mrs. Belle Klssler. for sev- ■ <-ral days.

Come To Pumphrey's Here you’ll find quality gifts at a price that means savings! Gifts for men. wo* men and children in a varied Christmas selection. COMPAtTS ATOMIZERS 50c to SIO.OO SI.OO to $.5.00 « DESK SETS Comb. Lighter SERVICE SET SS.(M) up $4.50 SM.7« Simulated onys Comb, lighter Sugar, creamer, base. Perfect and case. Eb- tray in fins alitor the man. ony, chroma. var plate LAY AWAY z\ GIFT A DAY • NEW 3-PIECE DRESSER SETS Just what (he want* for Christ mas! Smart 3-pisc* dresser sets in black, cream, white enamel with jewel trim*. Comb, brush, mirror . . (|* Other Sets in Beautiful Gift Cases EACH GIFT HEAI TIEI LLY WRAPPED FOR PRESENTATION. DIAMONDS — WATCHES — JEWELRY SILVERWARE — GLASS — BRIC-A-BRAC Pumphrey Jewelry Store VSE OCR BUDGET PLAN OPEN EVENINGS

No Liquor Salm on ( hriMtmaM, New Year** Indianapolis. Dec 4 IU.FI Hlate exdae inmmlsslotier Hugh A Bam- . hart today warned all dealers and I agents that the alcoholic beverage i commission would enforce stringently the 1939 law prohibiting Bql nor sales on New Vears day Observers believe that writers of I tto act meant to allow sales on 1 Am I. but the bill was passed ' reading that sales an- Illegal from lam New Year* day until 4 a. m 1 the next day An opinion lsau>-d last year held that Jan I would | to "dry ” Barnhart also pointed our to all distillers brewers, toer and liquor wholesalers salesmen. e*i Ise po Ih-e and Investigators that sales must lease at midnight Itn- 24 , Christmas Eve and may not to re Mtmi-d until 4am Dec 24 — w "■'*■ l lleart Attack Fatal T4> E«*ConKreNNin«n Peru Ind. Dee 4 <UF: Glenn j Griswold. 32 fifth district congresman from I9SO to 193*. died at his ' home here last night after a heart attach. A past commander of the Peru post of the American l-egloti. Griswold was formerly city attorney and county prosecutor Hr was defeated for congress In 193* by I Forest Harness Kokomo He had practiced law here many 1 years, and before opening his office he was a representative of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen In Indianapolis. —— ——-<* — DIES WARNS OF CONTINUED FROM PAGB ONE new base off Portland Bight, at Jamah a leased from Great Britain pas part ot the British base* for coverage destroyers trad". OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

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