Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 45, Number 286, Decatur, Adams County, 5 December 1947 — Page 3

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Kha BARK LEY K C JaUL MORGAN |B PA " la Barkley, daughter K P “a Mrs Ivan Barkley of ■ a ” d ville and Paul Mor■jlonroe a nd rs | ,(, r MorVn. were united in | f ‘ H flt ‘ s i X o’clock on Thanks- ! 0g , e at the country home of parents. The Rev t' McClure read the nuptia i\ re an improvised altar of of chrysanthemums and I d taP vr S Donald Brown preta piano and vocal recital ■J... the ceremony. tSde chose for her wedding It weight wool street length F, nale vellow, with wine ac■i and a corsage of wine ITroses Her only attendant, rJhillis Luginbill, wore a suit | o f dark green, with a corsage Ki oV rose buds. t Eyanson served the groom as ■man. 1 her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. lev chose a black outfit with | ng accessories, while the K s mother was attired in rose. ■ corsages were of white mums. Mediately following the cerela wedding dinner was served Ihridal party and immediate I. a three tier cake centered | c e covered table, lighted with ■apers. K couple is residing temporarlith the bride’s parents. ■ n ew Mrs. Morgan graduated (Monroeville high school and formerly employed by the medIprotective company in Fort Ine Her husband is a Decatur (school graduate and is employI the Central Soya Co. I o. C. BUSSE TO |ak before club I Rev. 0. C. Busse, of St. I’j Lutheran church at Preble, (he the main speaker at the L-in banquet of the Zion LuthI Married Couples club, to be I Sunday evening at six o’clock L church basement. |e committee in charge consists |r. and Mrs. Henry Kruecke- | Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Spiegel |Mr. and Mrs. Chet Kleinknight. I committee will provide table jke. rolls and coffee, and each L is to bring a fifty cent gift ■the Christmas gift exchange. Illiam Schnepf will preside at business meeting, at which, I election of officers will be [.The following candidates have L nominated: president, Art lerich, Paul.Hancher; vice preset Orley Walters, Henry leckeberg; seretary - -treasurer, ■ Lawrence Schroder, Mrs. tui: Weiland. IDGRAM ANNOUNCED RCHOIR CONCERT Ike Geneal Electric Aeolian choir I present a program of sacred krai music Sunday evening at leu thirty o’clock at the Mag-I [Reformed church. The program I [being sponsored by the girls

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Q Afterthoughts I'y 1 ~ he service was one of tranquil beauty / and dignity. J (11/ / »► e were provided with privacy and rape- / cially considerate attendance. 1 7- V 'J fiends who were present were accorded every courtesy. I '7 Z I —'he music was appropriate and comfort- f in g- f J 7he flowers were arranged with understanding artistry. \ Blacks A IIIHHOM V* X/ Jj oine fN I k V DEC AT UR , I NDI AN A {J J

guild of the church and the proceeds are to be used toward the church building fund. The public is invited to attend. A free will offering will be taken. This is the choir’s second appearance this season. They are also scheduled to appear a't Van Wert, 0., in January and in Berne in February. The complete program for Sunday evening follows: Professional, “O Come All Ye Faithful,” choral. Choral invocation, Weston. I astoral prayer, visiting minister. “Sing We All Now With One Accord. “The Lord’s Prayer,” Forsyth, “This Holy Hour,” Nevin, “Onward Christian Soldiers,” Waring, mixed choir. Scripture. Congregational hymn. "Now’ the Day is Over,” Waring, ladies choir. “The Holly and the Ivy,” mixed choir. Offertory. Congregational hymn. “Silent Night,” “Break Forth O’ Beauteous Heavenly Light,” Bach, “Three Carols,” Waring, “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” Waring, mixed choir. Recessional, “Angels From the Realms of Glory,” Weber. Mrs. Edgar Gerber and Mrs. David Embler are aconipanists for the group, and David C. Embler is the director. W. S. C. S. CIRCLE MEETING HELD Circles I and IV of the W. S. C.S. of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at the church parsonage, with Mrs. M. O. Lester as hostess. The entertaining rooms were lovely, decorated with a huge Christmas tree, poinsettas and lighted Christmas candles. Mrs. Delton Passwater, president, was in charge of the lesson, conducting a round table discussion on “An Orderly World for Children,” Mrs. Adrian Baker was devotional leader, using as her theme “Let Us Search and Try Our Ways.” The devotional period closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Lester was assisted in serving lovely refreshments in red and green appointments by Mrs. Lloyd Neil, Mrs. Passwater and Mrs: George Helm. PLANS MADE FOR WOMEN OF MOOSE XMAS PARTY The Women of the Moose held its regular meeting last night, with the chapter night program in charge of Mrs. Toman. The speaker for the evening was Mat Breiner. Mrs. Kreps was awarded the door prize. During the business meeting, plans were made for the Christmas party to be held Thursday night. Each member is asked to bring her own table service : and a covered dish. Reservations should be made not later than I Tuesday night to Mary McGill or Catherine Stalter.

CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Phones 1000 — 1001 Friday | Ave Maria study club, Mrs. W. E. Brant 8 p.m. Faithful Workers class of Union Chapel Evangelical U. B. church, Boy Scout cabin, Hanna Nuttman Park, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Zion Lutheran Married Couples club banquet, church basement, 6 P.m. Salem Women’s guild of Magley Christmas party, church. 1 p.m. Monday Art Department, Mrs. A. D. Suttles, 7:30 p.m. Philalethian circle of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, Mrs. Forrest Owens, 8 p.m. Needle club fifty cent gift exchange, after Temple. Music department dinner party, Mrs. Herman Conter, 6:30 p.m. St. Ann Study Club, Mrs. Joe Wolpert. 6:30 p.m. Ladies Firemen’s auxiliary, Mrs. Herman Dierkes, 7:30 p.m. Monroe Better Homes club, Mrs. Martin Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Township P. T. A., Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout council meeting, high school, 7 p.m. Dramatic department, Mrs. Arthur Voglewede, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Happy Homemakers club, Mrs. Wilbur Stanley, 7:30 p.m. Dutiful Daughters class, postponed. Delta Theta Tau Christmas party, Elks, 6:30 p.m. Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Mrs. Clarence Ziner, 8 p.m. Wednesday Flo-Kan Sunshine council, K. of P. home, 6:30 p.m. Profit & Pleasure Home Economics Club. Mrs. Clarence McKean, 6:30 p.m. Academy of Friendship pot-luck supper, Hattie Worthman, 6 p.m. Thursday Order of Eastern Star, Masonic, 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held December 18. MEETING OF MONROE W. S. C. S. IS HELD The Monroe W. S. C. S. met in the church annex Thursday evening, with Mrs. Naomi Stucky, Mrs. Harry Crownover, Mrs. Paul Bahner, Mrs. Harold Schwartz, Mrs. Howard G. Hendricks, Mrs. Raymond Crist, Mrs. Russell Mitchel, Mrs. Sheldon Wagley and Mrs. Flo Brandt in charge of the lesson. The meeting opened with a piano solo, “Christmas Carols” by Irene Winteregg. “There’s a Song in the Air" was sung by the group, after which Mrs. Brewster led the spiritual life program. Following the business meeting , Mrs. Elmer Ehrsam sang “O Holy Nnight” and the lesson study was reviewed. The program closed with group singing. The Rev. W. L. Hall conducted the installation services for the new officers. Following an accordian solo played by Helen Ruth Haynes, a white gift and mite box offering was taken and prayer was offered by Mrs. John Floyd. x The hostesses, Mrs. Helen Ehrsam, Mrs. Eva Brewster, Mrs. Iva Isch, Mrs. Amos Stauffer, Mrs. Rena Kessler, Mrs. Carl Adler and Mrs. Flossie Brandyberry, served a delicious luncheon. BUSINESS WOMEN TO HAVE XMAS PARTY The Business and Professional women will have their annual Christmas party Wednesday, December 10, at six thirty o’clock at the C. L. of C. hall. Each member is asked to bring a dollar gift for the exchange. Initiation will be conducted for the following new members. Mrs. Helen Graber, Mrs. Gladys Keller, Mrs. Jollie Kelley, Mrs. Elizabeth McMillen, Mrs. Joanna Smitley, Miss Rose Conter, Miss Florence Hoffman, Miss Eloise Jackson, Miss Elva Jackson, Miss Winifred Kitson, Miss Hilda Moorehouse, Miss Mary Lou Thomas. The following will renew their active membership: Mrs. Helen Barnett and Miss Catherine Weidler. ’’MRS

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BETHANY W. S. W. S. MEETS THURSDAY The Women’s Society for World Service of the Bethany Evangelii< al United Brethren church met Thursday afternoon in the social rooms of the church. Mrs. Adolph Kolter had charge of the program, with Mrs. Ivan Stucky playing the piano accompaniment. The meeting opened with the group singing “Joy to the World,” followed by scripture and prayer, Mrs. Clarence Smith; “Away in a Manger” and “Silent Night,” Miriam Correll; “How They Celebrate Christmas in Different Countries,” Mrs. Lawrence Woodruff, Mrs. Carl Hammond, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Mrs. Ray Stingely; poem, “Christmas Everywhere,” Mrs. Amos Ketchum; prayer, Mrs. Kolter. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Carl Hammond, at which time Red Bird notes were given Ixy Mrs. Dick McConnell, and announcement was made that the election of officers would be held in March. The meeting closed with the group singing “O Little Town of Bethleham” and prayer by the Rev. F. H. Willard. Lovely refreshments were served by Mrs. Adolph Kolter, Mrs. Mollie McConnehey, Mrs. Roy Bieberich and Mrs. Clarence R. Smith. HEIDELBERG CLASS HAS DINNER PARTY The Heidelberg class of the Evangelical and Reformed church met in the church social rooms Thursday for the annual Christmas party, beginning at six thirty o'clock with , a pot-luck dinner. Gifts for the Fort Wayne children’s home were displayed. The class being responsible for the entire outfit of one child, which they adopted for this Christinas. Games were then played and prizes were awarded to the Rev. William C. Feller and Mrs. Gotlelb Stauffer. The committee in charge included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shoaf, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shoaf, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyers and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heller. LUTHERAN SOCIETY MEETS WEDNESDAY The Zion Lutheran Missionary society held its annual Christmas party at the church Wednesday evening. The entertaining room was decorated with a huge Christmas tree and lighted tapers. The program presented included a piano solo by Eileen Bieberich, Vocal solo by Margene Bauer, and'a Christmas movie. A gift exchange was then enjoy-

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ed, after which delicious refreshments were served to approximately eighty members and guests. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Robert Helm, Mrs. Ernest Karlen, Mrs. Robert Ashbaucher, Mrs. Otto Spiegel and Mrs. Gerhard Reinking. C. L. OF C. OFFICERS ELECTED TUESDAY The following C. L. of C. officers were elected at the meeting held Tuesday evening at the hall; president, Mrs. Herman Meyer; vice president, Mrs. Mary Foos; recording secretary, Winefride Kitson; fines secretary, Edith Ervin; treasurer. Mary Catherine Spangler; monitor, Mrs. Robert Osterman; inner guard, Mrs. Charles J. Miller; trustee for three years. Rose Nesswald. YOUNG ADULTS CLASS HAS CARRY-IN DINNER A carry-in dinner was enjoyed last evening by members of the Young Adults class of the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church in the social rooms of the church. The officers, Mrs. Bill Christen, Art Beeler, Miss Etta Anspaugh and Mrs. Lawrence Anspaugh, were in charge. Following the dinner, games were played and a Christmas gift exchange was held. REGULAR MEETING OF LADIES AID HELD The Ladies Aid society of the Trinity church met Thursday evening at the chiych. Devotions were given by Mrs. Delma Elzey, Mrs. Clarence Drake, Mrs. Charles White and Mrs. William Pennington. During the business meeting, conducted by Mrs. Hubert Gilpen, nineteen calls were reported and the work committee turned in twenty four dollars and eighty two cents. Mrs. Frank Bohnke, Mrs. David Wynn and Mrs. Herald Hitchcock were appointed to the work committee for January. Lovely refreshments were served by Mrs. Homer Bittner, Mrs. R. E. Mumina and Mrs. Ralph Roop. Hostesses for the January meeting will be Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Charles Hakes and Mrs. William Huffman. PRESBYTERIAN SOCIETY HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Presbyterian'Woman’s Missionary society meeting was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. H. L. Koontz, with Mrs. Lawrence Green, Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. William Affolder assisting. Mrs. Fred Patterson, president,

opened the meeting by reading an ode to Christmas. Mrs. C. D. Teeple was devotional leader, using as her subject “Light" as found in the twenty seventh psalm, ninth chapter of Isaah and Luke, second chapter. Mrs. Teeple also led the group in prayer. During the business meeting, Mrs. Dale Moses gave a report of the overseas sewing, bandages, etc. Mrs. W. L. Harper also announced the annual praise service to be held Sunday evening at seven thirty o'clock at the church. Mrs. Myron Terry, a missionary on furlough from China, will be the guest speaker. Several musical selections will he given and an offering will be t&ken. An interesting Christmas program will be given by Mrs. Charles Knapp. Various Christmas recordings were played, after which a 1 story of "The Littlest Angel,” by Charles Tazewell, was given. Mrs. Patterson offered the closing prayer. Delicious refreshments were served in keeping with the holiday motif. Twenty eight members attended the meeting. SO CHA REA ENJOYS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Christmas spirit prevailed at the annual Yuletide party of the So Cha Rea members which was held last evening. At six thirty o'clock a three course dinner was served in the dining room of the Hotel Coffee shop. Members were seated at a long table which was centered with red and white lighted candles in crystal holders, surrounded by a garland of Juniper twigs, dotted with colored trite ornaments. The same decoration was repeated at each end of the table forming a graduated lighting arrangement. Following the dinner the members were invited to the home of Mrs. T. J. Metzler, where bridge was played, the awards for high scores being won by Mrs. V. J. Bormann and Mrs. Tillman Gehrig. The Metz’er living room was the background for a six. feet carousel tree on a bed of cotton and decorat- , ed with silver holly leaves centered with sparkling globe ornaments in various colors. The mantle and fireplace was also decorated with Juniper twigs and colored lights. After four games of bridge the ’ gift exchange was held. The committee in charge com- ' prised Mrs. V. J. Bormann, Mrs. ! Clyde Butler, Mrs. Russell Byer, ' Mrs. Tillman Gehrig, Mrs. T. J. Metzler and Mrs. Fred Schulte. ’ - The regular stated meeting of the i Order of the Eastern Star will be

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