Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 100, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1945 — Page 3

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t*Uud society of the M'Brethren church will 1 F-J evening at eeven I the home of Mrs. 1 Assisting hofl- < & JaC °” Barkley ! 1 ■ Needle chub will 1 K, gening following the ' I" 11 y , meeting- Hostesses i ' K». - we. , r f I ,• r ulies of Columbia i fc y eaning at seven 1 r’lLk at the K. of C. hall ‘ Elar meeting. I ■ L-——o —- t IV MEETS [ O A Y AFTERNOON < L . at Uhriek was hostess L. afternoon to the mem- I (Circle IV of the W. S. C. S. Ketltodist church. fcred Busche was in charge Lotions, and Mns. O. G. lan and Mrs. William PorI the lesson study from the • Lr of the Date Line/’ Kvilliani Porter and Mrs. A. L assisted the hostess in ' [delicious refreshments to . I members present. lONVENTION ISUNDAY, MAY 6 lorter district Christian En- ' I convention, will convene , I afternoon. May 6, at the I Brethren church, on the lof Ninth and Madison I at two o'clock. I r district includes the ( peoples’ societies of Adame, , [id Wells counties. End Mrs. Raymond Cox, of L Salem church of Linn kill he tn charge of the song I The young people of the L Christian Endeavor, un- | direction of Miss Ruth | will present “The Hang- , [the Sign” a short missionbet I David Rupp, of Fort I; for many years a mission[Africa. will speak albout her In Africa. Mrs. Rupp is a II and interesting speaker, lai numbers of music will Ibe led ihy a doulble trio of the fcvangelical and Reformed I of Decatur; and a girls’ trio r > hone is cordially invited to I o WALTER KRICK IS ESS TO CIRCLE le II of the W. S. C. S. of the |iii»i church met Thtuwday lon at the home of Mrs. Walli'icli, with fifteen members we children present.

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The meeting was opened with a prayer for peace by Mns. Krick, taken from the IMethodlst Woman magazine. iMns. R. A. Stuckey, leader, conducted the business meeting. during which time twelve calls were reported. It was announced that the ladies of the church will have a pot-luck supper May 3, honoring Dr. Robinson. Plans were also discussed for the rummage sale May 36. Mrs. Krick gave a report of the group meeting, held in Geneva. April 2!), and stated that sixteen ladies from the local parish addended the meeting. Mrs. Harry Dailey gave the lesson study on “Here the U. S. took responsibilities.” The meeting was closed with devotions, read by Mrs. Dan Perry. Delicious refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess, assisted 'by Mrs. Gerald Smith. oCHURCH MOTHERS CLUB HAS MOTHERS DAY PARTY The Church (Mothers study club held their annual mothers day party Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors. There were twenty four members, thirteen guests, and nineteen children present. The meeting was opened with the group singing the ciuih song, followed by the clulb creed. Mis. Wesley Lehman read the devotions, ftn’d a solo, “Prayer Perfect,” was sung by 'Mrs. George Roop, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Mervin Rupe. Mrs. (Ernest Uhriek and Mrs. Niland Ochsenrider were the lesson leaders. The meeting was closed with a solo, sung by Mrs. Melvin Rupe, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. George Roop. 'Following the meeting, refreshments were served. The tea table was 'beautifully decorated with flowers and lighted candles. Coffee was poured by Mrs. Ochsenrider. Hostesses forte meeting were Mrs. arl Baxter, Mis. Erman Johnson, Mrs. Homer Reppert and Mrs. Fancis Ellsworth. WALTHER LEAGUE TO SPONSOR SPRING FESTIVAL The inter-river zone of the Walther League will sponsor the annual spring festival at the Monmouth high school on Sunday, May 6. The program will begin at eight o’clock, and the entertainment will feature fifteen minute acts, presentd by the various Walther League societies of the zone, comprising the Lutheran churches of Adams county and Van Wert county, Ohio. 'Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. There will be no admission charge.

Mr., Mrs. John Baker Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary

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The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, prominent residents of this city, will be celebrated Sunday with open house from 1:30 to 3 o’clock at the Elks home. A family dinner will precede the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Baker, lifelong residents of this city, were married May 1, 1895 in the St. Mary’s Catholic church in this city by the Rev. Theodore Wilken. They have eight children, George of Los Angeles, Calif., David of Marion, 0., Mrs. Naomi Colchin, Mrs. Agnes Foos and Julius Baker, all of this city, Mrs. Anna McNamara and Mrs. Ida Miller of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Teresa

o f SO CHA REA MEETS ' THURSDAY EVENING J IMre. Russell Byer was hostess last evening to the members of So 1 Cha Rea. I During the short business meeting. plans were completed for the mothers day party, to be held May 10. Bridge was played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. R. C. Ehinger and iMrs. T. J. Metzler Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the meeting * by the hostess. The next meeting ■ will be in three weeks at the home of Mrs. T. J. Metzler. 1 ENTERTAIN WITH SUPPER WEDNESDAY EVENING IMr. and Mrs. Carson Blowers and daughter Madge of Jefferson street, entertained Wednesday evening with a lovely six o’clock supper in honor of the latter’s brother, Rdbert L. Derrickson of Geneva, who is leaving soon for active induction in the armed forces. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Roibert Derrickson and children, Jimmy and Cheryl. Mrs. Samuel Derrickson and grandchildren, Johnny and Beatrice Blowers, all. of Geneva, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Derrickson and children, Nancy Lou and Ray Earl, of Bryant, and Mrs. Naomi Andrews and daughters, Esther and Christine, of this city. - o SOCIETY THREE LINK CLUB MEETS TUESDAY Members of the Three Link club of the Relbekah lodge , were entertained Tuesday evneing at the Odd Fellows hall, following the regular lodge meeting. A short business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Orval Reed, after which indoor Jacket-Sundress 3? I r X 1 1 tj f KM W 1 I - xW-jyx’i 9110 ) </r Q SIZES w 12-2° / /tL 30-40 / / > ; ■rS/ / / ' 11 1 . i- a fl* II i MB !■ / // / H // I I 11 / /I I weKaa /jfcsl I / I// r\ I M I / /111 Plan ahead well-earned vacation. Pattern 9110 is a two-in-one outfit: bare in back for suntanning; bolero-jacketed for the street. Pattern 9110 comes in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; 30. 32, 34. 36, 38, 40.' Size 16, dress and bolero, takes 3% yards 35-inch fabric. Send TWENTY CENTS in coins for this pattern to Decatur Daily Democrat, Pattern Dept., 155 N. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Fifteen cents more brings you our new Marian Martin Pattern Book for Spring, 1945! Easy-to-make, up-to-the-minute styles. FREE Blouse Pattern printed in the book.

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Mclntire of South Bend. Mr. Baker was prominent in the public circles of this community for many years. In 1923 he was elected sheriff of Adams county and was re-elected for a second term in 1925. Following his retirement from public office, he managed a restaurant in the old Ellis building on South Second street. Until recently, he was custodian of the First State hank, and is now deputy assessor for Washington township. Mrs. Bak- ■ er has been active in the church ' circles of the city and is a memi her of the St. Mary’s society of , the Catholic church.

golf iwae played. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Amos Yoder and Mrs. Noah Fry. During the social hour, delicious refreshments were served by the hostes, Mrs. Charles Meyer. o — CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Phones 1000 — 1001 Friday Good Samaritan class of Nazarene church, Mr. and Mrs. Irenios Mattax, 7:30 p. m. Red Cross Knitting Center, Red Cross headquarters, 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. Philathea class of Baptist church, Mrs. Norman Kruse, 7:30 p. m. American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 6:30 p. m. Progressive Workers class. Mr. and Mrs. lEd Deitsch, 7:30 p. m. Philo class of Baptist church, Mrs. Jerry Rumple, 7:30 p. m. Sunday Youth 'Fellowship of First Evangelical church, Betty and Clarice Anspaugh, 8:15 p. pi. Monday iPythian Neeijle club, K, of E, •after temple. Men’s Union Prayer Service, auditorium of Baptist church, 7:30 p. m. Tuesday Catholic Ladies of Columbia. K. of C., 7:30 p. in. Ladies Aid society of First U. B. church, Mrs. Hulbert Cochran, 7:30, p. m. Psi lota Xi inspection, Mrs. A. R. Holthouse, 8 p. m. Wednesday Zion Lutheran married couples cluili. church basement, 8 p. m. Red Cross Sewing Center, Legion, 1 p. m. CAL FRIDAY Ration Calendar Processed Foods Blue stamps C 2 through G 2 valid through April 28. H 2 through M 2 valid through June 1. N 2 through S 2 valid through June 30. T 2 through X 2 valid through July 31. Meats T 5 through X 5 valid through April 28. Y 5 and Z 5 and A2 through D 2 valid through Juno 1. E2 through J 2 valide through June 30. Red Stamps K 2 through P 2 valid through July 31. Sugar Stamp 35 Ttlid through June 2. All applicants must establish eligibility for canning sugar. Gasoline No. 15 coupons now good for four gallons each, through June 21. B , and C coupons good for five gallons. Shoes Airplane stamps 1. 2 and 3 In book 3 good indefinitely. Always present book 3 when making purchase as stamps are Invalid ts re moved from the book. Any person requesting a shoe stamp must present all of the No. 3 books of the family. Fuel Oil Period 4 and 5 coupons valid through Aug. 31, 1945 have the folNew stamp to be validated May t. lowing values: I unit, 10 gallons 5 units, 50 gallons; 25 units, 251 gallons. All change-making cou pons and reserve coupons are nov good. New periods 1,2, 3, 4 coupons also valid now and goo< throughout the heating year. \ Stoves All new heating, cooking an. combination heating and cooking stoves, designed for domestic us*', for Installation on or above the floor and for the use of oil, kerosene, gasoline and gas, are rationed. Certificates must be obtained from local board.

nUttilil IfMI iMr. and Mrs. G. Remy Bierly have received a letter from their daughter, Lt. (j. g.) Florence Marie Price, stating that her husband, Captain Rcihert 'Price USMICR, has been transferred from the Kingsville, Tex.. Naval Air Station where he has ibeen operations officer, to Quantico, Va., at the marine base. Mrs. .Price will remain at the naval air base at Kingsville,, where she is representative officer of all Waves located there. She was recently assigned to that duty. Home On Visit • .- • _ I. W jrtgj - IL xILJsb 9 ■> : %Mr * Second Lt. Leßoy Schwartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwartz of 915 W. Monroe street is visiting here. He arrived from Frederick Field, Okla., where recently ihe received his wings and was commissioned. He will receive additional pilot training upon his return to an army air corps base. Used Fats Each pound of waste fat is good for two meat-ration points. ♦ — —— —♦ Adams County I Memorial Hospital I ♦ —- •* ♦ ’ Admitted: Mrs. Francis O. Miller, Van Wert, O.; Fred Martin. Gene-

: . SWEEPING REDUCTIONS IN A SENSATIONAL . O Clearance ■ 4 COATS vi/qbSUITS M v ■ 2.- 1 ®iTremendous savings for thrifty shoppers. \\ / 1 it’’W Oon't miss these sensational values. Every XjF 'll 'l'/ Coal an(l Suil re,,uce< ’ lor >nime<ii a,e elearance' • i\ 'W 11.0 Every garment this season's style, every one A / I I,'lß new/ Beautiful pastel colors, perfectly taill I ‘ H - Ini ored and in a wide range ot sizes. 1 ..,v C1y \ n'M COATS and V iMWMf / W ..... \ JOwllLr 7 f Come in and take your pick. Wonderful selecAttractive / 1 tion. Coats that were regularly priced $24.95 / I to $39.95 now selling at SUITS S t $1995.529 95 Everyone a beauty. Cordi- „, Z v»r,m gan. Tailored and Dressy COME IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. \OU WONT V ° |U,S 82495 WANT TO PASS UP THESE SAVINGS. ITS THE CLEARANCE OF THE YEAR. 15.95 « ‘zlw Niblick & Co. / —*■»—** 1

A Captain 1 Capt. Fred Voglewede, son of Mrs. Charlie Voglewede of this I city, has been promoted to that | rank In India, where he has j been stationed with the U. 8. army for the past 18 months. Capt. Voglewede has been in the army since 1942, entering the service shortly after he was graduated from Notre Dame University. va; Louie Weiher, Hoagland route ( 1; Mre. Susie Miller, Howe. o GO TO BOWER JEWELRY SHOP 210 N. Second St. for a nice selection of Gifts for Graduation. FERRIS BOWER, sole owner Waste PAPER Collection SATURDAY Sponsored by American Legion —IlCity Trucks and Boy Scouts will make the pick-up. • I Please put bundles and cartons of paper on curb in i front of your home. | Pick-up in Preble Saturday I afternoon. ► r- ?- Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

SALE CALENDAR MAY s—Gerhard T. Marback, 209 East Spring St., Bluffton, Ind. Good Five Room House and Household Goods, 1:30 p. m. J. F. Sanmann, auct. ■*■ " " 1 . »'.t DEMOCRAT WANT ADS GET RESULTS ♦ '**■ "J t tke. ifea* Ute bank opened.. • i The first years were kinda hard but e o’uthe bank helped me out. I’ve been doin’ business with ’em ever since. f| We kinda grew up together—through . j good times and bad.” ' • ■ft- ■A’ A Yes, this bank has grown up with the pioneers of this territory, and will continue to grow with their children and their children’s children. First State Bankrfftv j. UIU, BARK X ifidt vW? 15 ,H * **“ I j io-i T ■hl - SYSTEM Member F. D. I. C. — Established 1883 — ’c-qe-t _________________________ __________ —-■ prrx Bfl —TO MEN’S UNION SERVICE '’ r ; ■ innL humbly seeking Devine protecl.lllVlg tion for our young men and Wwf 111 Sss women in uniform. MONDAY, APRIL 30 -7:30 P. M. A l' l> I T O R I I' M First Baptist Church r ■ ■.■■■■ ■ ■ ■i ■■

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