Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 45, Number 149, Decatur, Adams County, 25 June 1947 — Page 3

IIJSDAY, junk 25. 1947

NOTICE ■ „ report* will not i i.y r 'l.O * following a ■ wedding reports on no- •« c, ‘”y fait Lttor than iH-fore the wedding. B„ theta tau Kites three K -n" llWl’ , ‘' r " f K’ 4 ,,.d thn-e pledges In an (51l idleHKht co oniony ■T oeninK at the Elks home. K , t(l( . ceremony for the in Hm Mary Frames Schmitt, I'm-KM<-il*r* i "' d ,1 ”" y K * ,,pr ■ tn •" ~r ”'•* K,j»i«t''l '•>’ Mies Millam Aploloiat. Kldutely following the cere-Kdinti'-r was served In the HLrii' at seven o’clock The Kml haitqii'-' table w “s graced BT, imiwlh "f white and pink B .tanked by white tapers. o f ;n <» k orange hlossotns Ken'*" 1 " 1 iib,,ut ,h ® Kind »ee also used to bank K»a« le th * ■<egt«red. BL, dinner. Mrs. Miriam Gay. K jn took over as mistress of K»n.r so the special program ■ fodoiel \ quartet composed Ki,, Hoop. Arlene Heare, lads E, and Mary Gage rendered Ktely melody. "Blue Skies." ■younger generation hud Kp,. Jimmie and Jeannie Hos Kippeared, each giving a read■•tlßdereila Sue" was delightK ;en<lered by Jimmy Gay and K Maddox Gretchen ZintsK, M in on the Sunny Side of K>rwi and also gave a read■etrlod Tom-Hoy.” Mrs. Mary Kia- the soloist of the pro Kp-wenting "In The Garden Kz-rro* The concluding num ■ti. given by the quartet, en M-S'ov the Day Is Over." Lyieven members, including ■dire. active associate anti al Kt chapters attended the init Kicrviies Mrs. Miriam Gay ■ tbai man of the dinner and Kun. assisted by Germaine Kun, Alice Hoop, Mary Mur- ■ Kathleen Acker. Pat HoltK Irene Hoffman and Mary K. I , . KhCiLE REIDENBACH fc SUNDAY AffTERWOON K Zion Lutheran church was Irene Sunday afternoon of the Ku of Miss Francile Ileiden Kyoungest daughter of Mr. and Kv L Reidenbach. 1215 MidiIttreei. and Norbert Bultemeier. Kon of Mrs. Anna Schroeder Kite I. The Rev. (Mui Schultz ■ the double ring ceremony belli) altar, banked with orange Kms. gladiolas and palms and Kd with seven branch candel B White bows marked pie pews. ■ fifteen minute musicale was bated preceding the ceremony Ih Paul Schults, organist, and ■ ildna Mae Schultz, vocalist. ■ S<hullz sang "Because" and b Lord* Prayer." "Always" ■ played softly during the cereb bride, given in marriage by I father, waa attractive in a pof French lace and nylon pisette. The bodice was of place, with a sweetheart neckkind long sleeves, tapering to F* over her hand*. The gown hastened in the back by liny porered buttons. The very full ptisette skirt ended In a long P •«<! she wore a long veil, pt to a ctown of seed pearls, f’sil was scalloped around the P and bottom, on which a email F rosette hung at the end of F•‘•allop. Her only jewelry was pH gold cross, and she carried Ft* Bible, topped with a single Pd. tied in lavender and white Baers. p matron • of • honor was her F. Mrs Florence Tinsley of ’Mayne, she wore a gown of *• lAffeta, styled with a square “ # e. and straight liodice with he bow bussel effect in the * She wore a half hat of yelW. and carried a colonial bou®f white daisies. She also wore *• c oes and her gift from the *■ «mall earrings. * ’>rid< unalos. Miss Hllde " Buhen eler, sister of the * «nd Miss Phyllis McFan •• »ore Identically styled gowns a * taffeta, colonial fashioned. • drop shoulder effect, tight * bodice, and full skirts, gath '«the waist. They wore match •If bats of blue net. and car/olonlal bouqueta of white • Both girls wore gold cros’M small errtnga. * Hower girl. Miss Betty Baker, of the bride, wore a white •®* n . styled similar to that of Mdeamaldo, with a large white In her hair. She carried a bnsket, filled with mixed * flowers. *** Zwick served the groom as ®®n. and Paul Reidenbach. °f the bride, and Richard • cousin of the groom. Reidenbach chose for her «W’s wedding an outfit of •Ith bi uc and white accessor

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Phones 1000 — 1001 Wednesday St. Mary’s Township Home Economics dub, Mrs. Groce Ton., x P in. I nion Township Home Economics club, Mrs. Clarence Mitchell 1:30 pm. , Ruth and Naomi circle of Zion Evangelical and Refo med church church, 2:30 p m. Phllalethean circle of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, Mm. Adolph Weidler, k p.m. Happy Hustlers 411 dub, Sherryl ( or.dn, l;3n p.m. Thursday Circles I and IV. Mm Noah Sieury. 2:30 pm. Circles II and HI. Mrs. Ward Calland, 2:30 p.m. Friendship Village Home Bon omlcs club. North l!ri« k school, 2 p.m. Rurallstic Study dub. Mrs. Victor Kable. H p m. Eastern Star staiwi meeting. 7:30 p m. Pleasant Grove Missionary hociety. A. K Burger, 1 p.m. Young Adult class of Bethany Evangelical V. B church, shelter house, Hanna-Nuttman, »J p in. Friday Baptist Philo class, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reppert. 7:30 pm. I<egion auxiliary srx ial meeting. 6:30 p.m Adams County Older Youth dub, Hanna • Nutiman , k p.m. Sunday Zion Lutheran congregational picnic, Hanna Nutiman park, 2 p.m, Hamrick reunion, Welsser park. Fort Wayne. ies and a corsage of pink carnations. The groom's step-mother ami grandmother were both attin*d in black. They also wore corsages of pink carnations. A reception for approximately two hundred and fifty gueste was held immediately following the ceremony at the Hayloft, near Himgland The bridal supper was served Saturday at the home of the bi ide’s parents. The table was centered with a three tier wedding cake, topped with miniature bride ami groom. Red roses completed the table decorations. Mrs Robert Baker assisted In serving the guests. For their wedding trip, the bride chose a grey frock, with wliite accessories and an orchid corsage. After June 29. the couple will reside in Fort Wayne. DELORES BYERLY AND HARVEY LANDIS WED Miss Delores Byerly, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Byerly of route 2. becadie the bride of Harvey Landis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Landis of Montoe, in a double ring ceremony, performed Saturday evening at six thirty o'clock in the pansonage of the Pleasant Dale church of the Brethren. The Rev. Russell Weller officiated. The btlde wore a white butcher linen street-length dress, with white accessories and shoulder corsage of gardenias. Miss Joan Byerly attended her olster as maid-of-honor In a Pink lin “ n drt ‘*" “ nd * oie “ shoulder co: sage of pink roses and blue delphinium. Herman laindis served his brother as best man Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the the brides parents, after which they left on a ehort wedding trip of unannounced destination. For tiavelIng. the bride chose a rose linen suit with white accessories. The new Mrs. 1-indis is employed at the General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne, while her husband is an employe of the International Trucking Co.. Fort Wayne. The couple will reside near Monroe. WILLING WORKERS CLASS IN MEETING A meeting "f the Willing Workclass of the Monroe Methodist church was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George meeting opened with the acripture reading by Snyder, followed by readings by Mrs « ters and Mrs. Sheldon Uagey. Group singing was then enjoyed. A delicious luncheon was served following the meeting bv the h< VBM . assisted by her daughters Twelve members an nine gue attended. MRS. DAN CHRISTEN HOSTESS TO SORORITY Mrl l’n Christen was hostese Tuesday evening to members of th. Eta Tau Sigma sorority. Bridge was played and prixew were won y Cai Steury. Mrs. Don Stump and Mrs Robert Shraluka Mrs. Richard Arnold “•"‘‘* "’1 Mrs Christen in serving ■ d ®'^ l ious luncheon. American beauty, ’“SfuXsn.l.W .»■ * •MH at the July meeting-

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Pictured above are monitors of Alpha Delta chapter of Psi lota XI sorority,, who this year are observing Hie 25th anniversary of the local chapt.r. This is also the aoth anniversary year of Pal iota XI sorority. Kneeling, left 10 right, are Mrs. Ronald Parrish. Mrs. Ned Johnson, Miss Janet Nchrock. Mrs. laiwrence Anspaugh, Mrs. John Halterman, Mrs. Edward Peck. Mrs. Richard Macklin, Mrs. Paul Ham her. Miss Marion Koontz, Mrs. Bill Coffee. Mrs Hud Townsend, Jr„ Mrs. Gerald Smith.; seated. Miss Etta Anspaugh. Miss Betty Anspaugh. Miss Donna Jaberg. Miss Kathleen Butler. Mias Imroihy Kohler, Mrs. Robert August, Mrs. Hubert Zerkle, Jr.. Mrs. Rola-rt Mai kiln. .Mrs Malcolm Make, standing, left to right. Miss Kathryn Yager. Miss Alice Roth. Mrs. Clement Snell, Mrs. Charles Hite, Mrs. David Heller. Mrs Roliert Templin, Mrs. James Burk. Mrs. Herman Kruei keberg, Mrs. Gene Knotlie, Mrs. lamia Jacobs, Mrs. A R. Hollhouse, Mrs. Forest Deitsch. Mrs. Vann Llniger, Miss Anna Katherine Friedley, Mrs. Robert Keller, Mrs. Eugene Durkin Miss Alice Beineke, Mrs. J. F Sanmann. Mrs. Sylvester Everhart, Mra. Robert Frlslnger, Mrs. Alfred Beavers, Mrs. Robert Zwick, Mrs. Frank Rawley. Mias Dorothy Gerber, Miss Betty Mt-lchi, Mis. L*-o Kirsch. Mrs. Robert Heim. Miss Clarice Anspaugh. Mra. Robert Freeby, Mrs. Maynai I Hetrick. Mrs. C IL Saylors. Mrs. John McConnell and Mrs. Chahner Deßolt. The above picture waa taken at the pledge party, held at Swearingen's private dining room. ‘Photo by Anspaugh)

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RECENTLY WED Miss Patricia Kintz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kintz of For: Wayne, beiame the bride of Frederick Coffee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Coffee of this city, in a recent ceremony performed in the St Patrick's church. The young couple Is now residing in Fort Wayne. * ,

ROOT TOWNSHIP CLUB HAS MEETING Tuesday afternoon, inembem of the Root Township Home Economics club met at the home of Mrs. F unk Singleton for their regular meeting. Mrs. Welson Beltz and Mrs. Jesse Singleton were the assisting hostesses. An Interesting report of the recent conference held at Purdue was given by M.s. Herbert Banning and Mrs. Robert Johnson. The lesson on pressing and equipment followed. given by the leaders. Mrs. Lee Flemming and Mre. Banning. During the social hour, refreshments were served by the hostesses to the twenty five members and two guests present. The July meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Richard Mostvi. GLENN HILL COTTAGE SCENE OF CLASS OUTING Twenty four members of the Progressive Workers class enjoyed an outing at the Glenn Hill cottage at Rome City Saturday. Herman Sautbine. president, conducted a brief business meeting. after which a delicious supper wm served and u social evening was enjoyed. PYTHIAN NEEDLE CLUB HAS POT LUCK SUPPER The regular meeting of the Pythian Needle club was held Monday evening at the K. of P. home fidlowing Temple. A delicious potluck supper was served at long tables, decorated with vases of flowers and lighteil tapers. Mrs. Bessie Beehler. Mns Harriet Pollock and Mrs. Pauline Beery were in charge of the supper, and Mrs. Iva Stucky. Mrs. Ma y Ahr and Mrs. Bertha Aahbaucher were the food committee. Mrs. Mabel Striker, president, conducted the business meeting.

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during which it was decided to have a picnic July 21. Bingo wm then played and prizes were award ed the various winners. Mrs Martin Worthman was awarded the door prize. CIVIC DEPARTMENT CLOSES CLUB YEAR The Civic department of the Decatur Woman's duh held its final meeting of the club year last evening at the Boy Scout cabin. Hanna Nuttman park. During the brief business meeting. Mrs. Ray Stingely was elected president; Mns. Dick McConnell, vice president; Mrs. Ralph Smith, secretary, and Mrs. Glen Haulier, treasurer. Following the pot-luck supper, the members were entertained with pictures shown by Mrs. Steury of her recent trip abioad. CHURCH MOTHERS STUDY CLUB MEETS TUESDAY The final meeting of the Church Mothers Study club was held laet evening at the Methodist church, with Mrs. Clarence Rowden, Mrs Malcolm Locke. Mrs. laiweil Smith and Mrs. Mayna:d Hetrick as hostesses. The program opened with the club creed and song, followed by devotions by Mre. Francis Riisworth. Twenty eight mem tors answered roll call. Mrs. Orval Closer reviewed the lesson study from the Christian Home magazine, followed by a solo by Mrs. Philip Dolby, entitled “Trees.” Mrs. Nathan Nelson wim the accompanist. The topic from the Pa:ents magazine was given by Mrs. Vincent Parker. lively refreshments were served by the hostesses at a later hour. BLUM-TAYLOR REUNION HELD The first reunion of the Blum and Taylor families waa held at

Hie home of Mr. and Mre. Richard Gamble in Van Wert, O. Sunday. A delicious dinner was served at noon New officers elected for the coming year aie Fred Blum, Berne, president; Melvin L. Taylor. Ft. Knox. Ky., secretary. The committee appointed to arrange for next year's reunion includes Mrs. George Blum. Mrs. Lawrence Blum, Roy Taylor. .Mrs. Richard Gamble, and Gerald Elzey. Those present were the Rev. and Mrs. Mervin Taylor and daughter, Gloria Jean, Itecatur; the Rev. and Mrs. Jack Corry and daugh ters, Marsha Edith and Judith Ann, Augusta. Ga ; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blmn, Mr. and Mrs towrenee Blum and son. Jimmy, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Elzey and children. Jan and Jill Maurene. Berne. Mr and Mrs. Richard Gamble and son. David, and Mr. and Mrs. Nile Medaugh, Van Wert. O.; Mr and Mrs Hoy Whittenbarger, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mre. Roger firegg and daughter. Dianne Sue, Bluffton, and T/l Melvin !.. Taylor, Ft. Knox. Ky. The Young Adult class of Hie Bethany Evangelical I'nited Brethren church will have a picnic Thursday evening at six o'clock at the Shelter house, Hanna Nutiman park. Each memtier is asked to bring a covered dish and his own table service. The Hamrick Reunion will be held Sunday, June 29. at Weireer park. Fort Wayne The Legion auxiliary will have a pot-luck dinner, honoring Thelma Roop, newly elected fourth district president, Friday evening at six thiity o'clock. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Thoma fune:al home at Bluffton for George Edward Runyon 65. a machinist. He was a native of Adams county but had resided in Wells county 44 years. The wife, one brother, Noah, of Huntington. and a half • ulster. Mary Runyon of Geneva, survive. Mr. and Mrs Ed Lyons of Sara sola. Fla., visited here Tuesday. It wax a busy day for Ed who lived here 40 years ago and knew about everybody. They are on their way home from lais Angeles. Calif , where they attended the annual convention of Rotary International Mr. and Jirs. Francis Costello and sons. Joe and Tom. are enjoying a motor trip thiough the southwest. Tom. an employe of the Daily Democrat, writre that they are enjoying the trip a lot and expect to go on from Texas to the west coast before returning home. | Say It with FLOWKRS ® I from

Mr. and Mrs. G Remy Bierly and daughter, Joan, have returned home from St. Louis, Mo., where they were visiting witli Mr. and Mrs. R C Price and daughter, Ann Louise. Anti Louise returned with them to visit with her grandparents Mi ''' B ' , SINGING STAR Iva Withers, whos< marriage to Robert Strom wai recommended for annullment i>] Court Referee John F. Carew <s New York, reads the decision ir Chicago. Carew ttiles her mar riagc was a “criminal partnership” in that it violated state laws relating to birth control because of her ulleged refusal tc b<ar children who might interfere wiiii her career, ffn/rrnsrioniti mH Double Comfort for Tired Feet Cooling Rex aI I Foot Balm together with Resell Foot Powder; keeps feet dry, odorless, friction free. Doth for l!»c SMITH DRUG CO. Serve The BEST In MEAT When you buy meat from Gerber you are aasured of getting quality at all times. Our meats are processed under our own personal supervision from choice Adams county herds. GERBER Meat Market

for sometime. T/< Melvin I, Taylor of Fort Knox. Ky . spent the weekend with Ida parent*, Mr and Mrs. Hoy TayIo . fiti't North Seventh street His uddreM is 15211196 Hq Trp I 3xth; Mees. Caw Ren. Sqd.. Fort ! Knox, Ky. The Misses Anna and Rosemary Schwartz flew to Califoiniu today where they will visit for a month. Their brother, Leroy, piloted the plane, Oscar lainkenau of Hie Bmton St ire has pu -based seven acres on Nuttman avenue, across from the proposed site for the new golf course, and plans to build a home there where they can enjoy gardening and the rural atinorphere Mr. and Mrs. Twain Grove of Hollywood. Calif., visited in Decatur Tuesday, leaving hist night on their return trip to the coast. Mr. Grove waa the pressman in this office 25 years ago and they have resided In California the past 15 years. — o— — CARD OF THANKS We sincerely wish to thank our friends and neighbors. Hie Rev. C. N. Van Gundy and Rev. Delbert Crest, for their floral offerings ■ and words of condolence during I our recent sorrow. Relatives of Martin pIHI

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E-gSHSH Admitted: txsrtor Egly. route <• hibiiihiswl: Hurl W Call. 245 West Mouroe street; Mrs. Grace Moser. Hl South Second street; Charles Magley. 1029 North Second street; Linda D. Fuh man, route I Mrs. Glen Smith and toby girl. Casandra Kay. Mercer avehlie. . o Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rogere. ot Monvoeville. are parents of a baby son, born Tuesday afternoon at 4 p m. at the Adams county memorial hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and has been named Gary Lynn Constance Sue is ! :e name of the baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koenemann of Ptelde, Tuesday afternoon at 3:02 pm. at the local hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 24 ounces. o —. Csually he is most empty who Is • most full of himself.

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