Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 2 March 1945 — Page 3

■DAY, MARCH 2, 1945.

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. Bi ano ladies '■ has meeting ■ , fl inen.b’”* :u>d guests H l ' when llu> R "' kh,nd <■'. 101 d ;■'Th. husbands. 5 aver., r’re Honored Mo'.-. v s la,,a •■:2s‘X' s'.aod'.H long ■ ’entered with miniature W A <. P-ln.-k's day ■ opened with silent ■ v e the .service and ■ „ |w" was r. nd -by Mr*. ■J. Ru-sell Weller ■ .tinvoenboii and Mrs Sam M rd in singing, wt’h Mary ■vonlen ar piano Another ■ .Hi. BrieW was read by ■ s/oic Ba: w!lwh WaS i i >’* and Breakfast ■J-.’/was i'aeii enjoyed, HibH*.: •>»•* part of H Sam Heneelien as v v..a-given to . Dilina. rhe oldest memS r rri 8,. being moth-r of the n'rr.of ell alren. while JU. :1 w.i - churned , neighbor. Mr*. William ■\,.i Vl ,l '.he wishing ring, ’wed. Mrs K s. p ; .-ident, K,e -aving waste H . . Merdames Sarah \ : ■>’.!. John I.eyse. rreels. Herman Barger, a.-..;.. ~en. tins 1 .Ite and Rex ■? TOWNCHIP CLUB HUSBANDS ■i. in (Inner was enjoyed eve.it:’- siX-tllil ty O’- . .. it . . -..w isiiip noin.. c'ni'i for their annual H with Gaining busbands. ■. tables where the guests wire laid with white B, randies erystal holders ■ pinkswce: in h»w bowls. iilr ./...Ct. sever;:! eonvere enjoyed by -it', group, them 'K: >w Y-.-t. \m<*rk-a" MTlie Flag." anil award* were S. (" *■■•:’.. Elmer SchMrs. Short.taa llur.k'.e and Jesse Singleton. ■k hostesses erne: tainwere Mesda.tne- K. F. chris't|K George Schi- fe'et.-tn. Arthur ■and Dean Baughman. guests included Mr. and Mrs. jB 1 .( ittii'te.i. E.. i RoyS .)-r.!Hon. Sir rman Kunkle. * Mtt’ley. Janies Moses. Jesse r E'tn. r SchrO'-der. Geo. in, Herman Santbine, s.tislftoti. Ralph Blume and ii.rtstm:..:;. M. shames A: .hie iterJw: Batinmg and Gus meeting w 11 be at the Mrs. Archie Suesdoff. Qlebrate wedding ■niversary ami Mrs. Henry Breiner of Prated their fiftieth ■j 2 -- anniversary Sunday. Ascallers were M-. and Mrs. ■ F Wor’hman. Mrs. Susie ReipMas. Alma Frn- chte, and Miss V" Bo "ie from Decatur, Mr. and *. John Bnrne, Mrs. Carolina W*- e. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fruy*’ lliss Leona Frucehte, Mrs. MM Fruecht... Walter Fruechte. and Airs. John Michael and ■j wid. Magley, Mr. and Mrs. W'Wt Worthman, of near Tocsin. W* •* !8 so: the evening included Ward'Mrs. Arthur Frueehte. Fort Mr 3 n<i Mrs. Franklin Fi ueW e . M r a nd Mrs K| ngt Wo| . th . Worthman. Jr.. William and John Hilgeman of u ey; Mr - al ‘ d Mrs - George Mr and Mrs. Ellis Skiles, 111 eity SMl**. Mi s. Clara Ball,

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Mrs. Wllllaim 11. Johnson and Mrs. 11. M. Houck of Peterson MEETING OF MISSIONARY SOCIETY The Woman's Missionary Society otf the First Evangelical church met in the social rooms of the chuivh Thursday for their regular meeting. Music and songs were furnished by Mrs. F. H. Willard, and scripture and articles from World Facts were given by Mrs. George Hanima, followed by sentence prayers. The lesson study on Burma and the red book notes were given liy Mrs. Hick McConnell. Mrs. Willard gave a piano selection, “The Church's One Foundation,” during the offering, when Lincoln pennies were collected. The members then gave reports from boys in service and she meeting was dosed wit.h prayer Iby Mrs. Eugene Ruilyon. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Chronister, Mrs. Geroge Haimma, Mrts. Thomas Cook and Mrs. Charles Mgloney. — W. M. A. WILL MEET TUESDAY The W. M. A. of the First V. B. church Wil! meet at the home of Mrs. Clarence Drake, 636 North Seventh St.. Tuesday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. The election of officers for the coming year will take place and a good attendance is desired. Mrs. G. A. Light, the leader, has iflanned the following program: Topic, •Courageous Service” song, “Onrward Christian Soldiers.” Presentation of study book. “West of the Date- Line” by Mrs. Sephus ; Jackson, and prayers for the boys in service, for the missionaries in the Philippines and for the Filipino people. The president. Mrs. Hubert Cochran, will give a summary stressing victories as well a* shortcomings, which will be followed by a hymm of praise. The Scripture will be taken from Psalm 44:1-R and will be read by Mrs. June Stauffer, followed by conservation period and the closing prayer. ENTERTAIN WITH PARTY SUNDAY The Misses Marjorie Drew and Janet Brown entertained a group of young people Sunday evening ti' the former’s home, honoring Cpl. Wesley Pellet, home on furlough from Alaska The evening was spent in (playing games, and delicious reifreehmen'ts were served. The guests included Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Pellett, Veda and Frieda Williamson, Phyllis Stumip, Marcella Walters, Betty Miller. Jane Drew Warren Nidlinger, Mr. and Mrs. Nile Williamson. Robert Drew. Robert Sprunger. Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Drew, and Tom Drew. HEIDELBERG CLASS MEETS THURSDAY The Heidelberg class of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church held the regular class meeting Thursday evening at the church. Harold Murphy, president, 'conducted a short business meeting, wihich 'was opned by song and scripture. followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Twenty-five members were present. The class toted to purchase a SIOO war bond for the I ® 3 VV77 NYAL ANTACID POWDER For the discomforts of gastric .acidity—two sizes j 50c - I 00 HtKhouse Drug Co.

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Phones 1000 — 1001 Friday Red Cross Knitting Center, Legion 2 p, m. to 5 p. m. First. I'. B. Work and Win class, Mn and Mrs. Adam Kttr.o-w'lch, 7:30 p. m. Pocahontas lodge, Red Men hall, 7:30 p. m. Monday Pythian Sister Temple, K of P. 7:30 p. m. Junior Arts of the Woman's Cluh, postponed. Home Economics Chorus, Mrs. R. W. Rice,, postponed until March 12. Pythian Sisters, K. of P. Home, 6:30 p. in. Junior Auxiliary .of American I.egion. Legion, Home, 7:30 p. m. Our Lady of Victory Discussion Group. Mrs.'Hertnan G. Miller, 7:30 p. in. Kirkland P. T. A., Gym, 7:30 p. m. Tuesday First. IT. B. W, M. A., Mrs Clarence Drake, 7:30 p. m. Wednesday Historical Chub, Airs. James Fristoe, 2:30 p. m. Thursday So Cha Rea, Mrs. Clyde Butler, 7:30 p. m. — [church building fund. Following the business meeting games and contests were played, with prizes awarded to the winners. At the close of the social hour, refreshments in keeping with St. Patrick’s d’ay were served. The committee in charge was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shoaf and Mrs. Pau] Uhrick. The committee for the next meeting will lie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson and (Mr. and Mrs. Glen Roop. MRS. M. E. HOWER HAS HISTORICAL CLUB The Historical clulb met at the borne of \lns. M. E. Hower Wednesday afternoon. The club collect was prayed in unison, and roll call was answered with quotations. Mrs. Giles Porter presided In the absence of the leader. Very interesting short papers on current events were given and during the business session the club voted to make a donation of $5 to the Red Cross. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Fred Jlanfcher, served dainty refreshments during ,bhe social hour. The club will meet March 7 at tiwo thirty p. in. with Mrs. Ed Ahr i as leader, and will be held at the hojne of Airs. James Fristoe. ST. MARY'S HOME ECONOMICS CLUB MEETS The St. Mary's Homie Economics club met Wednesday evening at the Pleasant Mills high school, with 52 mtimlbers and guests present. 24 memlbers answering to roll call. During the short business session which was presided over by the president, Mis. Clyde Jones, tlhe cluib voted to give a contribution of $lO to the Red Cross drive. The meeting was then turned over to the January and February hostess groups, and the guests enjoyed bingo and several other games. Refreshments were served by the following hostesses: Mesdames C. L. Custer, Fred Bauman, Murray Holloway, David Sovine, Artie Jackson, Grace Tope, Austin Mid Michael and Miss Mildred Helms. —♦ — FIDELIS CLASS MEETS THURSDAY The Fidelis class of the Church of the Nazarene met after school Thursday afternoon at the home of the teachers, iMrs. Irenios Mart ax, with ten students and two visitors in attendance. Games and contents were enjoyed, following which a buffet supper was served by the hostess. The 50th anniversary of the Pythian Sisters will be celebrated next ■Monday evening at six-thirty o'p CHEN YU long-lasting nail lacquer Itadt in U. S. A. 75 SMITH DRUG CO.

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dock wMih a pot luck supper. Invitations are extended to the knights, their wives, Pythian Sisters and their husbands. A very interesting program has been arranged with speakers, music and deicing, and a large attendance is desired. The Kirkland Parent Teacher Association will meet Monday evening at seven-thirty at the school gymnasium. Dr. M. O. Lester will be the speaker and the seventh and eighth grades will give the program. 0 Mils Air. and Mrs. Robert Coffee, Chicago, are parents of a 10 pound buby boy. born Thursday at St. Bernard's hospital in Chicago. Mrs. Coffee was formerly Margaret Wertzberger, daughter otf Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wertierger of this city. A baby daughter as l>orn this morning at 1:12 o'clock to Mr. and Mis. Orel Gamtplbell, 1209 N. Second street, at the Adams county memorial hospital. • « | Adams County Memorial Hospital • • Admitted: Lester Lloyd, Geneva,

1 i Your contribution to the Red Cross makes these scenes possible BSBK* X - Isriim ® 1 aßarW — ' > ia ' / W-j—& FW ; A ’H IT-Jw’ini mBR < -W" MBBBHBBHIMBBBBBHHBBBHBHBM FIELD SERVICE AT THE FRONT! Wherever your sol- MOVIES IN A HOSPITAL WARD! Mickey Mouse and WELCOME BACK INTO CIVILIAN LIFE. The Red dier goes the Red Cross goes, too. Field Directors distrib- the latest Hollywood releases do wonders for a fellow with Cross provides special information and help tor disabled ute toilet’articles, writing paper, cigarettes to men near the a leg full of shrapnel! And so do books, games, song-fests veterans. The Red Cross answers questions about pensions, front lines They maintain contact between these men and —stock-in-trade of Red Cross Recreational Workers claims, vocational rehabilitation training. It is auihortheir families. In one month in 1944, field Directors relayed at home and overseas, l our Red Cross lifts spirits and gjggg ized to present veterans’ claims. The Red Cross is at over 31,000 emergency messages. speeds up convalescence! his sidc-a/uuyr-now and after the war. —— — — KtfpYQwt GIVE NOW- GIVE MORE ■■■ RED CROSS ' M JIT HIS SIDE KSSPM& COUNTY’S QUOTA $16,700 Decatur Daily Democrat

route No. 1. Admitted and dismissed: Mrs. David Zehr, 817 Russell; Loren Nye. Dismissed: Homer Felty, Geneva; Thomatt Whitaker, Bryant; Mrs. Earl Brown, Montpelier; James Allen Runkel, Geneva; Mrs. Jesse Sutton and baby daughter, 429 North Second; Miss Marjorie Poling, Geneva; Solomon Bows'her, 10(19 West Monroe; Mrs. Bennie Vinson and baby hoy, Decatur. o IM re. Jaick Vasconcelloe and daughter Mary Ann arrived in this city from New York City for a vinit with Mrs. Leo J. Miller and daughter Pa'ey. IMrs. Maggie Maokey, 63, died yesterday at her home three miles southeast of OBsian. She was born June 11, I'BBl in thia county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bailey., The husiband, two sons, a daughter and two brothers survive. Rev. N. A. Pt'ok of the Presbyterian church at Ossian will conduct the funeral services Saturday afternoon at the Elzey & Son funeral home at Ossian. Carl A. Baden, principal of the , Van Wert high school, has been elected county school superintendent of Darke county, his former June. His successor has not been chosen.

A Sergeant f ) < W V --— »-—-**• ii' Camp Roberts. Calif. — Promotion of Edgar C. Zwick, of Decatur route one, to Sergeant has been announced at this Infantry Replacement Training Center. Sgt. Zwick is assigned to Company C, 81st Battalion where he is serving as squad leader and instructor. -■ Old papers and tin cans will iie picked up tomorrow morning by | the Boy Scouts. Please have them I ready.

luwlilE f I I" 1 Home From Europe T/ISgt. Richard C. Everett, son of Air. and Mrs. R. H. Everett of Pleasant Mills, and husiband of Mrs. Phyllis J. (Everett, of Monroe route one, has arived home on a 21-day furlough, after cmpleting 61 rtiissions over Belgium, France, Holland, and Germany. ISgt. Everett a radio operatorgunner on a 1L26 Marauder bomber, participated in the D-Day invasion, and also was in eomlliat liGfore the invasion. He wears the European theater rilblrm, showing four battle stars, indicating participation in four major battles. He has also h en awarded the air medal with 11 oak leaf clusters. He wil report to ATiami, Fla., at the conclusion of his i [ Leo Borne, seaman second class, I son of Air. and Mrs. Ed Borne of

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■ North Ninth stret, Is now station- | ed in the signal school at Sampson, | N. Y.; Tom Lutes, seaman second class, son of Mr. and Airs'. Don K. Lutes has been assigned to the signal school at Great Lakes and Tom Colter, seaman second class, son Os Mr. and Mrs. Earl Colter, has reported to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he will take training in the navy's radar school. The three youths recently completed their boot training at Great Lakes. They are January graduates of the Decatur high school. Ensign Henry E. Bromer, CSNR., is visiting here a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry ■ E. Bromer of North Fifth street, ■ before reporting for active sea , duty. Ensign Bromer will be an officer on an LSM, which will be commissioned in Chicago next week. Ensign Bromer will be one of five officers aboard. He received his commission last summer ’ when he was graduated from the , midshipman school at Notre Dame ’ university. > John Edward Lammert, S 2/c, is now assigned to G.M. 2/15145, USNTC Barracks 513-L, Bainbridge, Maryland. .He is the son of Mrs. Rhoda Lammert, 1120 W. , Madison street. o