Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 23 April 1946 — Page 3

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VOWS ARC REAO EASTER UUNDIY In * lovely Easter wedding solemnised at the Baptist church. Martha Jean McDaniel, daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Hay McDaniel of Monroe, became the bride of Duane E. Harmon, won of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Harmon of thte city. The vow* were read hy the Ker. Carey R. Money before an altar decked with lllllee, hydrangea and candleabra. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. C. E. Hell, organist, presented a short muelcale and accompanied Harold Strickler, soloist, who sang ••Because" and "I lx>ve You Truly.” The traditional wedding marches were ueed. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white net over taffeta, styled with an embroidered bodice, eweetheart neckline and long sleeves, ending In points over her hands Her fingertip veil was held in place liy pearlized orange bioMont*. and she carried an arm bouquet nt white carnailons and snapdragons, tied with white satin ribbon. Her only jewelry wan a gold and turquoise necklace. Charlotte McDaniel, as inaid-of-honor, and Rachel Gerber, bridesmaid. wore blue and pink, respectively. They carried matching bouquet* of pink snapdragons, and wore flowers in their huir. Each wore a gold bracelet, gifts of the bride. The flower girls, Brenda Levy and Kathryn Burkhar', were attired in white drosses and they carried bouquets of pink snapdragon* with white lilac*, tier! with white and blue ribbon. Alicia Ann Levy served as ring bearer, wearing a peach taffeta dress. Warren Andrews and Clifford Miller served as best men. and Gorman Eox and Melvin Taylor ushered.

Mm. McDaniel chose a black frock for her daughter's wedding, while the groom's mother wore a rust colored suit. Both wore corsage of spring flower*. Following the ceremony, a reception for approximately «eventy guests was held at the church. The serving table, laid with linen and lace, was centered with a three tiered wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom. Tall white tapero in crystal holders, and bowls of white narcisus and lilacz were placed at either end. Assisting in serving were Mr*. Weldon Soldtier, Mrs. Grover Levy, Mrs. Lloyd Ahr, and the Misses Rachel Gerber and Charlotte McDaniel. The Magley Woman's Mission-Sm-o-o-th Sewing la a It/* * /ll 1 /• Xml H |w 9446 -/ r. C'i \ S Z£S 'TWUllli k-h /'7 fl/ 'H 4 A/’>7 I?1 rIW tt l kti'l T FA ff j l pi /Ip j' t 1 i <T \ Marian Martin A head-turning comhinstlor-. Jr. Miss! Pattern 9446 — a basquetype frock and open-crown hat—is sure to- make you admired. Simple enough for you to sew yourself. Start now! Pattern 9446 in sizes 11. 13. 15, 17. Size 13 dress 2H yard* 39Inch; hat % yard. Send TWENTY cents In coins for this pattern to Docatur Daily Damocrat, Pattern Dept., 155 N. Jefferson St., Chicago «<?. HlPrint plainly TOUR NAME. ADDRESS. ZONE. SIZE AND STYLE NUMBER. Ths Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book la now ready • • • “• years for Fifteen Cente. Full or Bteart styles for the fstnlly plus FREE pattern for the new bag-M-a-belt" printed right luzide <*• hook. ..... .... —

CLUB CALENDAR •eclety Deadline, 11 A. m. Tuesday Church Mothers Study chth, Metliodlst church, H p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, hall, g;3O p.m. Root Township Home Economic* < lub. Mn. Will S. hnepf, I **■ pm. Delta Theta Ta'i social meeting. Elk* home, "'3O pm. Rebekah lodge, odd Fellow* hall. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Mra. Richard Arnold, ft p m. Civic section of Decatur W<e man’s dub. city hall. 7 p m. Wednesday Psi lota XI Inspection, F.lks home, <:no pm. Profit and Pleasure Home Economics dub, Mrs. Boyd Stapler, 7:30 pm St. Mary’s Hume Economics club. Mrs. Mary Rich. 1:30 pm. St. Vincent de Paul society, K. of c. hall. 2 p.m I nlon Township Woman's duh, Mrs. Dan St. Pau! laidles Aid society, Mrs. Forrest Durr, all day. Bethany circle of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs. Ed Miller. H p.m. Youth Fellowship of Methodist church, church, after choir practice. Thursday Women of the Moose, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Stated meeting of Eastern Star, Masonic ball, 7:30 p m. Preabyterian lacdies Aid society, church parlor, 2:30 pm. Circle I of W.3.C.5. of Methodist church, Mrs. John Tyudall, 2:30 p.m. Circle If of W.S.C.S. of Methodlst church, Mrs. Ward Calland, 2:30 pm. Circle 111 of W.S.C.S. of Methodist church. Mr*. Guy Brown, 2:30 pm. Circle IV of WS.C.S. of Methodist church, Mrs. George Helm. 2:30 p.m. Young Adult dans of Presbyterian church, Hanna-Nutfman park, 7:30 p m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Ruraiiatlc study club, Mrs. Amelia Beckmeyer, 3 p.m. Magley Woman's Missionary society, Mrs. Walter Egley, 7:30 p. m. Friday American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 6:30 p. m ary society will meet Thursday evening at seven thirty o'clock at the home of Mra. Walter Egley. The Civic section of the Decatur Woman's club will have their regular meeting thia evening a' seven o'clock at the city hall. Psi lota Xi sorority will have an inspection dinner Wednesday evening at six thirty o'clock at the Elka home. All members are required to lie present. The Women of the Moose will have their regular meeting Thursday evening at seven thirty o'clock at the Moose home. Initiation will not be conducted at thU meeting. Following the regular business session, the winning team of the membership drive will be entertalned by the loser*. The annual Indiana Federation of clubs convention will be held at French Lick <>p May 13 to 15, it was announced todcy by Mrs. Dean Byerly, president of the Adams County federation. Club presidents are requested to contact Mrs. Byerly on the approximate number from their respective clulm planning to attend. The American Legion auxiliary will have a social meeting Friday evening at the Legion home. A pot-hick supper will be served at six thirty o'clock, and will be followed with initiation services. The drill and degree teams of post No. 47. Fort Wayne, will conduct the ceremony, fatter in the evening, games and contests will he enjoyed and prizes awarded the winners Mrs. Adrian Baker and Mrs. Clint Hersh are in charge of the arrangements and all members are urged to be present. o Ohio City Youth Is Token By Death Funeral services will I* held at 2 pm. Wednesday at the Church of God in Ohio City, O. for Richard Eugene Agler. 20, who died Monday following an appendectomy. The youth was discharged from the navy in February. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Agler of Ohio City: three brother*. Billy, Baail and Melvin, of Ohio City; a sister. Melba. at home; and the paternal grandmother. Mrs. Ida Agler of Ohio City. o - Honorable Discharge First Lt. Harry F. Bleeke, CAC, Decatur route five. Acetyline welding was first introduced into the United States in 1902.

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Personals Dr. M O. Loster i* In Upland today attending the annual meeting of the Itourd of education of th.- tiorihein Imli t'in < onferent e of the Methodist church, of whl< h lie I* a member. Mixe Edna Mae Schultz ha* re turned to Valparaiso university af-' ter upending the Easter holiday* with her parents, the Rev. and Mr*. Paul W Schultz Mr. and Mrs. M. E. U-onardeon had a* their Sunday dinner guest* Mr. anti Mr*. Roy Miller and children. Donald and Marilyn. Cleveland, O.f Mr. and Mr* D. It Well* and daughter, Joyce Anne. Bellevue, ().; Mis* Janice Sheldon. Ashtabula. O.; Don Llby and Richard Abbott, and Max of Fort Wayne. The group later attended the Woodrlng-I.eonardaion wedding in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrw. Raymond C. Price of East St. I«ouis spent Easter ’ Sunday visiting their daughter-in-law, Mrs. R. C. Price, ami grandchild. Ann Louise, at ;he home of Mr. and Mr*. G. Remy Blerly. Frederick E. Blerly, eon of Mr. and Mr*. G. Remy Blerly returned to his studies at Indiana university after spending the Eaater vacation at home. He entered I. I', under the G.l. bill on April 5. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Walt spent Eaater Sunday with Mr. Wait's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Walt In City. Mias Cooleen Miller and Mies Pat Kitson have returned to I. V. after spending their Eaater vacation with their parents. They were accompanied back by the former's parent*. Mr. and Mr*. Cletus Miller Floyd Gooding, owner of the F. E. Gooding Amusement Co. of Columbus. ()., visited frl»nds In Decatur today Mr. Gooding was on his way to Bluffton to attend the funeral of Hoyt Hartman. — —o— ■ -— STILE HOME (Editor's note: The following questions and answer* concerning veterans are furnished by Dwight R. Arnold, county service officer.) Q. Who determine* the legality of marriage in a pension dispute? A. Jurkuiiction to determine the legality of marriage for pension purposes is vested in the Administrator of Veteranu' Affair*. Q. If a veteran is officially reported- injssing in acti. n. is it possible for his wife to receive widow'd preference in taking a civil sei vice exam? A. No. not until he Is officially Imported dead. Q. Under what conditions is a man rated a* permanently and totally disabled? A. A man ie rated permanently and totally disabled when there is present an Impairment of mind or l>ody which is sufficien' to render It impossible for the average person to follow a aubstantially gainful occupation, and where It is reasonably certain that this impairment will continue throughout the life of the disabled person. O Voting Is Heavy In Philippine Election Manuel Roxas Holds Slight Early Lead Manila. Wednesday. Apr. 24— (UFf—Manuel Roxas, who has l»een in seclusion for two days because of threats against his life, was leading Sergio Osmena early today in the count of the first few thousand votes caff today for a president of the Philippines. At midnight the count gave Roxas 3,436 votes and Osmena 1.251, with returns from 60 precincts, 12 complete. But the count had not gone far enough to establish a trend, especially since bo Osmena strong:holds such as Cebu were represented so far. Voting was heavy yesterday throughout the Philippines. The chief interest centered in the presidential race between Osmena. the incumbent, and Roxas. president of the senate. As the campaign came to its close. Roxas went into seclusion after threats against him were heard. A correspondent visited him at his hideaway yesterday after a long ride In the wake of a big black sedan carrying his lieutenants. The trip was arranged after a call to Roxas' headquarters, which reported he was not there. o Tomato Production The states of Maryland. New Jersey. Indiana and California lead the states of the Union in the production of tomatoes. ■ o Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

Slain Vet's Buddy Visits In Decatur Ohio Soldier Visits Parents Os Buddy * Happy anticipation on meet'ng a former buddy with whom he had served several years in the army and on Luzon. P. I. was turned into disappointment for t'pl. Donald 8. Pflugh of New Brilliant, Ohio, when he arrived in Decatur over the weekend intending to visit Cpl. Joe Brunner. Cpl. Brunner, son of Mr. and Mr*. Herman Brunner of Bt. Mary's township, living on rural route three, wa« killed on laizon on March 31. 1945 Cpl. Pfhuh wa* hi* buddy and unknown to him hi* friend fell in battle on that.lsland. Cpl. Pflugh was injured on the same day and In the same buttle that Cpl. Brunner wu* mortally wounded. He was taken to the hospital and although he made inqulries about his buddy, he had not been advised that he was dead. Recently the wounded soldier wax returned to the United States and following an extended furlough he re-enlisted in the army. He will report to Camp Atterbury this week. The soldier spent the- week end at the Brunner home and was treatted like a son. He i* 22 years old and became a companion of Cpl. Brunner’s while they were in training in Texas. They went oversea* In July. 1943 and fought through several major Pacific battle together. Attempts To Kill Divorced Husband Attempted To Run Over Man With Car Peoria, 111. Apr. 23—(UP)— Mr*. Helen Shea, 35, wax held by police today on a charge of attempting to kill her divorced husband liy trying to run over him with an automobile. She was to be arraigned late today on charges of assault with intent to kill. Mrs. Shea was arrested on a warrant obtained by her ex husband. Ralph. 36, whom she divorced yesterday at Lacon. 111. Shea *ald she had threatened to kill him. Shea said he was standing on a street corner in downtown Peoria talking to two friend* when he saw Mrs. Shea drive down the street. He said he told hi* friends that he expected trouble, but then changed his mind after Mr*. Shea passed him Police said Mrs. Shea drove half-way down the block, made a u-turn and returned to the corner. Increasing the automobile'* speed, she raced over the curb, missing her husband and one of his friend*, but knocking down E. O. Schwing. police said. The car plunged through a plate glass window and torn out part of the brick foundation of a business building, causing sm>o damage, police said. . Schwing was taken to a hospital where he was treated for lffui*es and a minor leg Injury. Shea said his former wife had been given temporary possession r,( the automobile, pending a court decision on Its ownership. Jilted Youth Shoots Girl, Kills Sell Young Muncie Girl Seriously Wounded Muncie, Ind.. April 23 -(UPi — Miss Betty Jane Tatman. attract Ive, 19-year-old Muncie office worker, remained in a "fair" condition today of a bullet wound inflicted last night by the schoolboy sweetheart she jilted last Christmas. After pumping a .32 calibre revolver bullet into her neck, the ex-sweetheart. Kenneth Fear. 26. of nearby Nottingham, then shot and killed himself, sheriff Samuel Gray said. The shooting took place as the girl was washing dishes in the kitchen of her home near Selma. Fear left a note to his parent*. Mr. and Mrs, Ora Fear, explaining that "I can't bear the thought of anyone else having Jane." The note also detailed instruction* for hi* funeral, including tho names of pallbearers and directions that he was to be buried in the new suit "I purchased especially for the occasion." Miss Tatman * father, Laryy Tatman. told sheriff Gray that Fear and his daughter appeared to be talking amiably in the kitchen be fore the family, sitting in an adjoining room, heard two revolved shots. The girl was found on the kitchen floor. Fear's body was just outside the kitchen door.

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Evangelist 1 ** 7 The Rev. C. T. Corbett, evangelist of Kankakee, 111., will be the preacher in the revival meeting which begin* April 24 and con finite* through May 5 nightly at 7:30 p. m at the Decatur Church of the Nazarene located at th--corner of Marshall and North 7th streets, it was announced by the Rev. .1 T. Trueux. pastor of the local church. Mrs. Corbett, soloist, will lie in charge of the singing and special music. Rev. Corbett lia* served for several year* as evange)i*t, and as district superintendent, and Is deeply interested in th- lives and spiritual welfare of people. He ha* a forceful and convincing mesasge and the public is invited to hear him.

Physicians Named To Medical Board Seven-Man Board Is Appointed By Gates Indianapolis, April 23 — (UP - Member* of the newly-created sev-en-man state board of medical registration and examination weie appointed today by governor Gates. Th- board, created by the last session of the legislature, replaced the existing medical registration and examination board. It ha* control. supervision and jurisdiction over licensing and registration of Indiana doctors. Physician* named to the new board were Dr. Clarence B Blake* lee. Indianapolis; Dr. Will A. Thompson. Liberty: Dr. C. F. Aumann. Indianapolis, each to n fouryear term: Dr. William N. Wishaid. Jr.. Indianapolis, three-year term: Dr. Howard C. Ruddick, Evansville, two years; and Dr*. Paul R Tindall. Shelbyville, and Hugh W Eiker.berry, Indianapolis, both one-y-ar terms Ruddick. Tindall. Aumann and Blakeslee were member* of the old board. SUPREME COURT'S K'awtiawed from Fare <twl ; jurist. But a few hours later, he was <|gad from a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Newa of his death was flashed 1 by naval radio to President TruI man. who was aboard the aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt to watch maneuvers in the Atlantic. Mr. Truman, roused f. >m lied to : receive the message, issued a i statement saying he was "terribly shocked.” "The death of chief justice Stone Is a grleviou-r loss t > the country.' he said. "He wan a gr< ut justice and a great American." Final rites were arranged by the widow, the former Agnes Harvey, and the Stone* two sons, Marshall H. Stone of Cambridge. Mass., and Col. Lauson H. Stone, U. S. army retired, of New York City. All were With the chief justice when he died at 6:45 p.m. in his home. President Coolidgn appointed Stone to the court in 1925, and 1 President Roosevelt promoted him ito chief jCMtlce of the United : States when Charles E.an* Hughes retired in 1941. Stone, known a* a great dissenter, appeared well when he read , his Iflst court decision a dissent. The aquare-shouldered < hies jus- | tire read gruffly for 15 minutes ' Soon came time for him to read a i majority opinion. He picked up what appeared to Ih- a letter instead of a legal document. He fumbled with it an instant. then turne.l to confer with justices Black ami Stanley F. Reed They looked puzzled. Black, as ranking associate justice. nodded for the end of the court session. He and R-ed helped Stone leave the chamber through the red velvet curtains behind th- Ix-nch. They closed limply behind Stone before the audience could appreciate the import of the swift-moving event* they had aeen. Dr. George Calver, the capitol . physician, and Dr. H. A. Grennan. ' the chief justice’s por.-ona! physi- ; clan, hurried to the court building. S They thought at first Stone was suffering from a slight attack of I Indigestion, but after further oxa mination ordered him home for a few days rest.

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Mr. and Mr* Forrest Lel»tner of Rockford, <>, are the parents of; a baby girl, born al 1:43 a m. this I morning at tin- Adams county meho pital Hhe weighed * pounds. 6Mi ount-s ami ha* been named Linda laruise. A baby girl was Imrn to Mr. and Mm Vaughn Liechty of Berne. ■Sunday at 6:45 pm. at the local hospital. She weighed 4 pounds, 5Mi ounce* and ha* not been named. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Lehman of Berne, ar- the parents of u baby girl, born at the Adame county hospital Sunday afternoon at 3:13 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, )»H ounce* and has b- --n named Jaculln Ann. Mr. and Mrs. James Bletler of Berne, are the parents of a baby daughter, born at the local hospital Sunday afternoon at 1:40 p.m. She weighed 6 pound*. 15 ounces. | A baby boy vtu born to Dr. and Mrs. Ernst K. Nielsen, 355 South Third street. Saturday morning ut I 7 45 am. He w-ighed 6 pounds. 12'g ounces and ha* been named Ernst Krlsthn. Jr. o _ The first advertisement in a magazine appeared in Scribner's Monthly In IS7O

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I Admitted: Mrs. Arthur Hall, route 3; John Krirh. Willshire. O. route I; Mrs. Harry Aes«hliman, route 4: Samuel il. Dellinger, WillO Ramm i»- »>it. Fort Wayrn Admitted and dtemluod: Paul Smith, 334 N irth First street; Mis* Marjorie Walters, 604 Jefferson Street; Mr* Ernest Hei*land, Berne. Distnbvted: Mr*. Marion Drum, 1127 Fornax street; dis* Patsy Nyffler, Berne; Jam«s McCagg. 346 Stevenson street; Mrs. John A. Myers, 710 Walnut street; Henry T. Helton, Montpelier; John Terveer, 6<>4 West Msdlson street; Mm. L«*ter Human and l>aby girl, Carolyn Jayne, route 3: Mr*. Max M< Dunlel and baby t*»y, Portland; Mr*. Dau Schwar's, Berne route 2. HAYMOND (Doe.) KELLER • — Jeweler — Watch and Jewelry Repair. Diamonds — Watches •liverware — Clocks 326 N. Ninth St. • C* * ** : Wemhoff monumental works Monroe St., Decatur.