Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1945 — Page 3

Ky DECEMBER 21, 1945

-.SOCIETY 1

tc ctui! » ■ f . t * "• ,iui - * r ""‘ l |w. .4.1 •> pr“) ,r itjeJ.v t otldllt tC'l ■B ~n ... for the newly W7,r- ..n.i during th** ■/%!<■» '■>•■ ,lub ■Ku., i>.< *:» Koop an<l Mr* to , ’ Ur ' l '"' *"" ■ J»nu4> » , iUUK^ :na: ‘ :<a ‘ TJI <* " s .„ r< .>■.! Tradition* .:,di' K with a Poetn BB' « '-‘l’ I,t ' nK Ag< ’ ' BB Kl ,y led the group Chrhtnisn carols. The ‘warded ti Mr* >, r. th. door prize to B| m Snu»ll. and the gtie*t j| r <i Holland Affolder y: f> . uhange, "Cheer ■K .. .r- r-vealnd and IS',’' 't- uiny year were |E. . ;>*Hl*ted by Mr* H'm-. ora McAlbany, Mr* HB r>>' nn*l '* r * Kemy ■p Bible class Ktuas party Bible class of the *JEt.«nw.lca> and Reformed BA Mid Ih * ‘ r annual Christ-Th-ir/.M evening In the ' pwrlorw r.lier, program ra'e .ery Intereeilng ' Toy* of the Wise Men,' lurols were sung 1 i f( (s!,'>aucber conduct- *'. bailneM meeting. nt It w.<h toted to she |5 (Mr: Hcout* canned food* P during the 1

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■What To Give? I YOU’LL FIND IT HERE ■ B If you're hunting a last minute gift - • you'll ■ find it here. Wonderful selection gift items ■ for everyone on your list. Come in and let g us help you, ]; gr < » | Smith Drug Co. i; Bi 111 1 111111ite eeee»e»♦»♦•♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ » - " • ■ ■ ■ ■i«itjrwaaaaaea i uiai Returning Servicemen I | Since you’ve been away we’ve moved into our I larger and permanent headquarters at ? 1 130 North Second St. formerly Keller Jewelry Store 0 Where you are Always Welcome. g JIWBL6B. r aaaaaaaaan *♦*ll llliammi II HI »»»♦♦«">> HI »»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ NOTICE Wives & Children: < ’ ’ OF CENTRAL SOYA CO. EMPLOYEES NOW IN MILITARY SERVICE 111 1 » You are invited to attend the CHRISTMAS PARTY J sponsored by the-Central Soya C’o. < December 22, 7:30 p. mJ DECATUR H. S. GYM : : 4 > Come and enjoy the program of fun and •ntertsinment especially arranged for thia party. Special Christmas Gifts and Treats for Every Child. A Favor for every Adult. • • Central Soya Co., Inc,

social hour, and prize* were awarded to Mr*, bullae Goldner and Mr*. , Charles Bleneke. lx»vely refit-h---ments were nerved from a table centered with an arrangement <>t evergreen, pine cone* and tall taper*, and a gift exchange w.ie enToyed llo*te**e* for the party were Mr*. Feller. Mr*. J Fied Fruehte and Mr*. Ed Jale-rg PROMINENT COUPLE MARRIED 5« YEARS Mr. and Mr*. B. F. Brelner, »outh Third street, celebrated their fif-ty-sixth wedding anniversary liecomber I*. The weekly edition of the Decatur Democrat, December (l| U| UIJIJ UB pu|U*.. *c« 8l society column elating that "It F. Hrelner and Kara Crist were married December 19, by the Rev Homer Ashcraft." Mr. and Mr*. Hrelner have re aided all of their married life In Adam* county, coming to Decatur i •everal year* ago. Mr. Hrelner nerved a* county commissioner for j a uumber of year* WOMEN OF MOOSE REGULAR MEETING The Women of the Moose held | their regular meeting Thursday' evening at the Mou*e home, with the Academy of Friendship in charge of the chapter night pro gram. Ruth Martz, at Marlon, official visitor, wa* unable to at tend the meeting During the bsaiMM meeting.j plan* were completed for the chap tup’s birthday celebration In Feb- I ruary, and the Initiation of new candidate* on January 3. A social hour wa* enjoyed, and the door prize wau awarded to Mr*. Clara Hrelner WOMEN S GUILD IN MEETING The Women's .Guild cf the Zion I Evangelical and Reformed church held their Christmas program last

week in the social room* of the church. Mr*. A, R, Ashhaucher, pioyam leader, read the Chriitmas story, and Mr*. Adolph Weldler read several Christmas poems. Mrs Harry Thompson sang a vocal solo, ”(le[ei» Bambino", by Yun. and Mr*. JAgne* Yager presented an Interest | lng review of the story, "No Hoorn ( at the inn". The program wa* con-i I eluded with group singing , At the busine»* meeting Mi** Matilda Helletneyer Was Installed a* vice-president, and Mtw. Otto . Kltm h a* treasurer The group vot ied a |25 Christina* donation ti the Fort Wayne children's home Mrs. Henry Knapp, charter mem b<-r of the guild, was given a gift in remembrance of her birthday anniversary. Hoatrotse* fur the event were Mrs Henry Knapp. Mrs, H. E. Ia«o nardson. Mrs. Robert Heller. Mrs Harry Knapp, and Berth t Maelr. ENTERTAINS CUB SCOUTS Ferris Kohne entertained the member* of Cubßcout den 8 Wed nesday evening at his home on Seventh street. Games and con-. tests were enjoyed, with prizes awarded to Donnie Roop and Hay Brown. At the conclusion of the evening Frrrl* served refreshment* to tba, group, and presented each guaat with a rift. W. S. C. B. ENJOYS CHRISTMAS TEA A delightful event tn tune with the season wa* the annual Christmas tea. given by the Women's Society of Christian service in the social NMB of the Methodist church Thursday afternoon. The large i Christmas tree* and decorated fireplace formed a pleasing set ting ■ flor tha party The program opened with group j caroling, and Mr*. Maynard Hetrick rend the devotionale from Luke. Mr*. R. D. Myer* told a very Interesting Chrlstma* *tory, entitled "The Well of the Star." During the social hour refresh- ! ' ments were served from a table attractively decorated with Christ ma* greenery and candles. DRAMATIC DEPARTMENT MEETS MONDAY NIGHT The Dramatic department of the Decatur Women's club met at the home of Miss Grace Coffee Monday evening for the regular meeting and a Chrl-stmas party. A Christmas tree and other decoration* In keeping with the season - were used in the entertaining rooms. After a business session, conducted by Mrs. Jam*** Burk, chairman, Mr*. Howard Buck showed picture* from current play*. "The Hasty Heart”, a comedy with overtones of tragedy, now showing on Broadway, was read by Mrs Buck and her assisting committee. A social hour was enjoyed, and lovely refreshment* were served by Mrs. Buck. Mrs. Carl Gerber. Mr*. Felix Maier and Mr* R 1 Brandyberry. It wa* announced that the Dramatic department* first public meeting will be held January H 1 Instead of January 7 a* scheduled ( -■ ■ — o ■ ■ CORRECTION In listing contributor* to the I Good Fellow* club in Thursday'* j Daily Democrat, the name of Ken neth Runyon. 53.00, should have been given Instead of Roy Runyon, a* published.

Oh ristmas Cheer i Again may you know the fragrance Os hemlock, pine and holly. Again may friendly voices call A greeting warm and jolly; And again may the meaning of Christmas, Deep and still more true Bring faith and hope and gladness To the hearts of yours and you.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

Will Celebrate Golden Anniversary •g* > jH 1 ' ■ is*- . ‘ • Mr. and Mra. Charlv* 11. Walter will celebrate their Golden Wed ding anniversary Bunday, December 23, at their home In Vera Cruz A family dinner will be held at noon, with open hop*e from two until . four o'clock In the afternoon, and from seven until nine o'clock in ' ( the evening. The couple were married by the Rev. Hbepley on liecemher ?4. 1895, at the old Fred Reppert home, east of Vera Cruz. Mr*. ' Waller wa* Mis* Ida Reppert tiefore her marriage They arc parent* of five children. Ervin Walter, of Vera Cruz; Mis* Ella Walter, cf Fort Wayne; Mrs Mabel Meyer, of Vera Cruz; Herman Waller and Be**le Walter, both at home They have seven grandchildren, two of whom are In service.

Mis* Florence Meyer, student: nurse at St. John's hospital, Auderuon, will arrive this evening to | •p<nd the Chrlftmas holiday* with ber parents, Mr end Mnt Herman Meyer. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Croyle and daughters Karen and Christine, of Tacoma, Wash, are visiting with Mr. Croyle * mother, Mrs. Al I Brushwlller, over the Christmas, holidays. Mr*. L. L. Frank has returned from Ball State College, Muncie, where she attended capping ever rise* for her daughter. Helen, cadet nurse at Ball memorial hospital One cf the most attractive out door Chr’otmas tree de.’oratlon* in the city M the stately 25 foot high I Evergreen tree at the J. S. Bowers i home on Marshall street. Tho tree , 1* decorated with more than i hun dred large Christmas lights and is as showy a specimen a* ever seen In the city. J. E. Andemon. office manager for W. P. Robinson Co, Sohumm. ha-: the condolence* of hl* associate employ*a because of the passing of his aged mother, Mrs. Anderson, 84, at her home at Laketon. Ind., Dec. 13. Funeral services were held at Laketon ia»it ■ Saturday,—Willshire HeraldOur old friend, M McStoop* writes us from Petersburg, Indiana t> renew bio subscrlpilon for another year. This Is ntlll home to Duke who left here in 1891 and for many year* operated hl* own paper In southern Indiana. o__ Limited supply K mm. .Movie Film. — Holt house Drug Co. It o Trade In a Good Town —■ Decatur

| < IwnSS 1W __ On Board WlMcakl i R J Haiin. seaman, first class, of this city, servi.i on Wlnooiki I which, for the last severs! months, has been on her oddest ussignmeut- hunting down, tuellng and 'supplying ships separated from convoys during the Atiatlo typh am Lreason Eh* ba* given emergency | relief t> a number of batter.-d •hip*, helping them reach port. The Winooski, a converted m> r | hant ship, saw combat duty In both the Atlantic and the Pacific, j iupportlng the landing* in North | Africa, Sicily, Salerno, southern France, Leyte, L'ngaycn. Mlnrti- j nao. Panay, ' Cebu, Ballkpapan. Brunel Bay and Tarakan. Pvt. Albert D. Intel, son of Ray Intel of De -atur, has informed hl* father thut he Is being discharged from service and will arrive home for ChrlJtina*. Pvt Inn I was employed r-t aerial Inspect r uni clvil'an test pilot at various air field* prior to h'o Induction into the army a year ago. Mr*. Leiter Strahm ha* received ' word that her husband, Sgt. Lesi ter Strahm, arrived in the states Sunday and will soon be discharge j ed from service. Mr* Strahm ami I small daughter, Sonja Sue, reside with her mother, Mr*. Mae Mar J ■ shall on Adams street. ! B-Sgt Robert Spelgel telephoned hl* parent*, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Spelgel, last evening from San Francisco where he arrived this week aboard a hospital troop ship after two year* service In the Pacific area. He will be hospitalized on the west coast for several week*, and then transferred to a hospital near his home until discharged. Van Thoma* Colter S 2-c, (RDM), stationed at Newport. R. I. arrived home last evening to »pen<l a 10' day Christmas furlough with hU parent*, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Colter Mr. and Mr*. Colter also received word yesterday that another son. Cpl, James R. Colter, who served ; 18 months tn the European theater,' has arrived In the state* and is enroute to Camp Atterbury. Major Harold DeVor. dental sttr-!| .geon with the 84th Rail-Splitter | j Infantry division, arrived home last evening from Camp Atterbury Ma- i Jor DeVor. who served for HI I months in France, England, Bel-,i glum. Holland and Germany, will . be discharged after a 120-day terminal leave. I o j| Glee Club Members Entertain Rotarians i The Rotarians were entertained;! with a delightful Christman program provided by Mis* Helen Hau- jl bold, music director of the Deca ;| tur high school, and 11 member* L of the school's Glee Club. The singer* sang Christmas I song* and carols, the program be- | Ing announced by Ruth Holthouse | * member of the school's speech class. 11 W. Guy Brown, high school prfn 'l elpai, was chairman of the yule ; I llzio nmweerM

Children's Program To Be Presented Sunday The children's Chrlstma* pro gram will, lie presented In the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church on Sunday evening at 7:30. All member* of the church and friend* are Invited to attend. The program follows: Organ prelude--" Christmas Fantasy" Kohlmann Mr*. Harold Murphy. • Pro< esslonal llymn--"Joy to the World" the congregation Opening song "The Hell* Ring Out''—Junior choir. Mrs. Dalia* Goldner. directing. The Christmas story and prayer - Rev. W. C. Feller. Nursery department exercises. Welcome Sharlene Lehman. Recitation — "Keep Christ In Christmas” Marilyn Juberg Bong-'Merry chrls'mau Bells"! I —Jualor choir. Acnmtlc - "Bell* of Bithelc ’ hem"- Clarses of Mrs Andrew*, j Mr*. Brodbeck, Mrs. Miller and t ' Mr*. Von Guntcn. Duet "Beautiful Night Divine" , —Kathryn Goldner and Donna | Kirchvnbauer. Ilccital—"Christmas Happiness" I j - Barbara Haugk Exercise "We Follow Hi* i Slur" — Mr*. Leonardson'* and | , Mr*. Shoaf's < ias»e» Recitation — "The King on , Christmas Day ' — Ronald Robin- 1 •on with "'O Little Town of I Bethlehem' accompanist, Mrs Bhoaf Bong* — "Sleep Little Christ i Child" and "Slumber On”- Prim j ary department. j Christmas prayer Nan c y Kirsch Bong — "The Glory Song I* Heard"—Junior choir Offering for the Fort Wayne Children* Home Offertory—"O Holy Night” - Mr*. Murphy. Pre** ntatlon of picture by prim ary deprrtment teachers. Acceptance—Mr. Luther Class. > Children'* Christma* treat. Closing hymn—" Silent Night”- 1 ' the congregation. Closing prayer and benediction —Rev. Feller. Postlude—"Christma* Carol*.” Christmas Ev* service "The Holy Story” In pantomime. | will be presented at 11 p m. jn I

1 W ® I? II&33I hO I*/x I 1 Hinge of high intrinsic value J/S J J G oeeidee deelona of beautiful ■ I I individuality. Sat with O'* J ? M monde eelected for color, Ihx Al HQ H tritiianee, clarity, purity. . U $30.00 to $960.00 P * ■“•’Si >» M M*- .‘A '■aeaasaaadßKhaMßßaaßßaaai ’ High Quality ? b ; Low Prices I 60c BROMO SELTZER —49 c ■ 60c MILES ALKA SELTZER 49c ■ 35c VICKS VAPO RUB -27 c 4 50c PHILIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA -39 c ■ 35c GROVES COLD TABLETS 27c « 1.25 CREO EMULSION .... . 1.08 2 60c PINEX—For Making Cough Syrup ......... 5k 50c PABLI M BABY FOOD 39c 2 60c CALDWELLS SYRUP PEPSIN 49c 8" 50c JOHNSONS BABY POWDER 39c 1.00 LYSOI 89c 50c PEPTO BISMAI. 47c i 1.25 PERUN A 98c 1.25 S. S. S. BLOOD TONIC 99c 75c can DEXTRO MALTOSE 63c ’ 60c DRENE SHAMPOO 49c 50c PEPSODENT ANTISEPTIC 39c f ■ 50c PEPSODENT TOOTH PASTE 39c I ■ 50c JERGINS LOTION 39c | ■ 50c TRI’SHAY LOTION 43c | | — SPECIAL — | 75c bottle JERIS HAIR TONIC and RZae ■ 60c JERIS HAIR OIL — BOTH FOR /OC I _ GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASSIGNS. • Kohne Drug Store

I Christmas eve In the Zion Evan--1 gi-lfcal snd Reformed church. The ' pageant will < lose with a candle f lighting service. All members of the church and friends are Invited to usher In the Christmas day In this service of worship I Andrew Perry, ■'>•>. prominent Fort Wayne attorney tiled Thursday following a majoi operation Funeral service* will be held tomorrow morning from Bytlrck'* church In that city. Freight car* will be made of lighter weight, high tensile metal* to decrease their weight so that each car will perform greater transportation service, and improved construction will dissipate oIKM-k to fragile material*, accord* Mr ami Mrs Robeit Hhraluka 'and » n. Bobble, have gone to Fort Wayne for a several day* visit ' wi:h Mr. Hhraluka s parent*. Mr and Mr» Bart Hhraluka i lug to Distribution Age. Fiank Nchultx. formerly with thl* office sends "the- old rang” Christmas greeting* f«mm Akron. > Ohl.> where he .ua* bo n printing i thr past quarter century. — —— - - — - I,ant minute uhuppern! He sure (u visit Holt house Drug Co. - THE IDEAL GIFT Men’s Rings We at ill have a Rood selection for your choosing. —O— Wide choice beautiful rings fur ladiew and children. BOWER JEWELRY STORE North Second St.

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GIFTS FOR THE HOME Wonderful •*l«o4ion MWHt styles, all pnetd within JfBUF buda*tipsafl ■ r ■T J r J 1 SS||.; i GIFT FOR THE HOOK LOVER! Trim, sturdy bookcase with four roomy shelve*. Soundly constructed, of selected hardwood, finished in walnut, in 3 fiieo MODERN STUDENT KNEEHOLE DESK Please the student with thia •mart modern deek for his very ownl In rich walnut fini*h on hardwood; haa r—my _ drawer and ehelvee. FOR THE HOSTESS! Distinctive Modern and Dunean Phyfe cocktail table with flaw top. I *•». w-uZ*. tJC v-v xa;.- 3 LARGE MODERN HASSOCKS I Big, luiurious hsssock*. care*, fully tailored in colorful leatherette. Mil magazine basket dy hardwood in rich walnut Roomy magasfne racke of eturfinish. Stucky & Co. MONROE, IND. Open Each Evening evzwgt Wednesday.