Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1948 — Page 3

FRIDAY. JANUARY 30, 1948

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iIEBETTY JEAN BRIGHT AND GALE 0. CREIGHTON WED Mins Betty Jean Bright, of Fort Wayne, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. J- F - Bright, of Craigville, became the bride of Gale O. Creighton, kon of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Creighton, of Wansaw. in a lovely 11 ce rem»ny at seven thirty o’clock Wednesday evening at the home of the ibride’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Drage, of TheLlev. J. F. Bright officiated at the double ring ceremony, performed before an improvised altar of a lovely arrangement of flowers and tail white tapers. Thek ol ’P le waa attended by Mr. and Mrs. Drage. The ’ bride’s gown was of dark blue, with which she carried a bouquet of white roses. Her sister wore a blue drees and carried red roses. Both Mrs. Bright and Mrs. CreAton chose light prey for the wedding and wore corsages of red rose®. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held for the wedding guests. The bride graduated from the Warsaw high school and attended the Elkhart medical university in Elkhart, graduating in June, 194 G. She is employed as a clerk stenographer with the northeastern branch of the state board of health at Fort Wayne. Mr. Creighton is a graduate of the Atwood high school and at present is a student at Indiana Central college, Indianaiolis. He has been associated withithe young peoples division of the fevangelical United Brethren church of St. Joseph conference. MRB. BESSIE KOOS HOSTESS TO CLUB The St. Mary’s Home Economics club met Wednesday afternoon at the i|ome of Mrs. Bessie Koos, with t Mrs.lHazel Chronister, Mre. Mary Riehl Mrs. Doris McDormott and Mrs.lMina Hilton assisting. The meeting was opened by the Mrs. Carl Frey, reading the history of the song of the month “Home on the Range.” The song was Then sung by the group. Mrs. Paul Rich read the devotions, usin&s her topic the twenty fifth chaster of Matthew. Thirty four members answered roll call with “ways I economize.” Wiring the business meeting Mrs.! Paul Rich, Mrs. Ben McCullough and Mrs. Phyllis Hamrick were appointed to assist the 4-H club this year. The by-laws were then read by the president and several new members were introduced to th- club. It was also decided by thjsgroup to extend a special invi-

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tation to the Geneva club to attend the March 19 meeting. The lesuon on “Care of Hair and Hands’’ was given by Mrs. Metha Hilpert, and the topic “Health" was reviewed by Mrs. Harry McDermott. The meeting was closed with the club singing the club prayer. During the social hour, delicious refreshments were served the members and one guest present. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Carl Frey and Mrs. Clyde Jones. The next meeting will be held February 25 at the home of Mrs. Bertha McMichael. RAINBOW FOR GIRLS CONDUCTS INSTALLATION Assembly twenty four of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, held a public installation of officers Thursday evening at the Masonic hall.

Officers installed for the ensuing term were worthy adviser, Evelyn Fisher; worthy associate advisor, Joan VonGunten; charity, Jane Ann Brumley; hope, Coleen McConnell; faith, Sally Smith; chaplain, Alice Langston; drill leader, Mary Ann Swearingen; love, Ann Deitsch; religion, Donna Kirchenbauer; nature, Marjorie Lu Hill; immortality, Betty Jean Hollingsworth; fidelity, Frances Morris; patriotism, Barbara Lu Helm; service, Rosemary Swartz; confidential observer, Joan Death; outer observer, Janet Ruck; musician, Christine Striker; choir director, Pauline Lobsiger. The girls, attired in formals of all colors, lent dignity to the ceremony in accord with the pure white, predominant in the furniture and coverings. The installing officer was Christine Striker, past worthy advisor. She was presented with a lovely gift and the past worthy advisor’s pin by her successor, Evelyn Fisher. Miss Fisher in turn accepted her beautiful pin of office from the assembly. Mrs. Glen Hill, mother advisor, also received a remembrance of the occasion. Several guests were present, including Mrs. Orval Fisher, who waa accorded a welcome by the girls. RUTH AND NAOMI CIRCLE MEETS The Ruth and Naomi circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church met Wednesday afternoon in the social rooms of the church, with seventeen members present. Joan leader, chose as her discussion topic “Committed Unto Us." “I Would be True” and “Stand Up for Jesus” were sung by the group, followed by the scripture reading and prayer. Mrs. Harry Frauhiger, chairman, conducted the business meeting, after which a silent auction sale was enjoyed. The meeting was closed with the Mizpah benediction. A delicious luncheon was later ■served by the hostesses. Mrs. Mary Keller, Mrs. Daniel Weidler and Mrs. Charles Meyers.

PHILALETHEAN CIRCLE MEETS WEDNESDAY The regular meeting of the Philalethean circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church was held at the home of Mrs. Ann Grandstaff Wednesday evening. Mrs. Adolph Weidler, leader read the devotions from Fred D. Wentzel’s “Song of the Earth,” followed by the review of the first chapter of the study book “Committed Unto Us,” by Willis Lamott. Mrs. George Buckley, president, conducted the business meeting, at which time plains were made to have a silent auction at their next meeting, to be held at the home of Mrs. Noah Roth. , During the social hour, delicious refreshments were served. LINCOLN P. T. A. TO HONOR FOUNDERS The Lincoln school P. T. A. will honor the founders of the national congress of parents and teachers, Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, at the fifty-first anniversary dinner on February S at six thirty o’clock at the K. of P. home. One of the highlights of the program will be a skit, “The Tale of Three Letters,” directed by Miss Grace Coffee. The cast will include the Mesdames Randolph Brandyberry, Gerald Cole and Lowell Smith portraying the year 1897 when the P. T. A. was founded, the Mesdames Wilbur Robinson, Burdette Custer and Erman Johnson, the year 1922, and the Mesdames Homer Reppert. Norman Katt and David Downs, the year 1948. Miss Helen Haubold will play the background music during the skit and also accompany the members of the cast as they sing old favorite songs between the scenes. Miss Carolyn Burnett will play several violin selections, and Burdette Custer will be the toastmaster. Tickets have been distributed through the school and the children in the room having the largest ticket sale will receive a treat. The room mothers are assisting in the ticket sale by contacting the members by phone. The committee planning the banquet includes Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jefferies, Mr. and Mrs.’ Fredrick

H * Ji ■O * \ - ■ns J i ■■OIK \ >■’ ■ ; I ■ % I RECENT BRIDE —Miss Wanda M. Busse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul O. Busse, and Wallace Hertel, of Burlington, Wis.. were united in marriage recently in the Zion Lutheran church, the Rev. Otto C. Busse officiating. The couple is residing at 553 Jefferson street, Burlington. (Photo by Anspaugh)

Striker and Mrs. and Mrs. Louie Jacobs. Reservations must be in by Monday evening, February 2. KIRKLAND LADIES CLUB IN JANUARY MEETING The January meeting of the Kirkland Ladies Home Economics club was held Tuesday afternoon at the high school, with twenty seven members, two guests and several children in attendance. The meeting, conducted by the president, Mrs. Ralph Freels, was opened with the devotions, read by Mrs. Floyd Stoneburner, followed by the group repeating the creed in unison. Mrs. Ray Heller was voted new assistant secretary. A report of the Adams county extension committee was given by Mrs. Albert Belneke; and announcement was made that the dairy school -Will be held March 4. Rbll call was answered witti “One Way 1 > Economize,” followed by the group singing the song of the month, “Home On the Range,” “Animal Diseases in Relation to Human Health” was the lesson topic discussed by Mrs. Floyd Arnold. At a later hour, special honor wae given the retiring officers, after which delicious refreshments were served at a long table, decorated in red and white and centered with a dish of assorted fruits and tall red tapers. Each honored guest was presented with a small plant. Hostesses were Mrs. Stoneburner, Mib. Henry Yake, Mrs. Victor Byerly, Mrs. Ernest Longenberger, Mrs. H. H. High. Members will entertain their husbands at tlie next meeting. The Historical club will meet Wednesday at two thirty o’clock at the home of Mrs. Homer Bittner.

A meeting of the Pleasant Dale Ladies Aid society will be held at the church Thursday, with Mrs. Paul Arnold and Mrs. Alice Henschcen as hostesses. The Magley Ladies Aid society will have an all day meeting Thursday at the parsonage. The Young Adults class of the First Presbyterian church will meet in the church basement Monday evening at seven thirty o’clock. Tri Kappa sorority will have its meeting Tuesday evening at eight o’clock in the library of the juniorsenior high school. Gamma Nu sorority will have a business meeting Monday evening at seven thirty o’clock at the fire Chix Gauze Diapers 20”x40” (limited supply) doz. $3.75 Niblick & Co. 1

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station. The Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary society will meet Thursday afternoon at two thirty o’clock at the home of Mrs. Hubert DeVoes, with Mrs. J. L. Kocher, Mrs. L. A. Graham, Mrs. Roy Runyon and Mrs. Sherman Kunkel assisting. Devotional leader will be Mrs. J. R. Denney. Mrs. Leo Saylors will be in charge of the program, giving a review of the book “Committed Unto Us,” by Willis Lamott. This will be the annual mite box opening and a good attendance is desired. The junior girls of the American Legion auxiliary will meet at the Legion home Monday afternoon at four thirty o'clock. A winter party for members of the Aeolian choir is being planned for Saturday afternoon and evening at the Bluffton state park. Members planning to attend who do not have transportation are asked to meet at the high school at three o’clock. o Mrs. Henry Hill is reported seriously ill at her home in this city. Lewis Smith, Dick Steele and Paul Handier made a business trip to Indianapolis today. Pupils of the Catholic grades and high school enjoyed a free day today, as a post observance of the feaßt of St. Agnes, which came

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CLUB CALENDAR Society Deadline, 11 A. M. Phone# 1000 — 1001 Friday Baptist Philo class, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cummings, 7:30 p.m. Pocahontas lodge, Red Men hall, 7:30 p in. Saturday Rummage sale, Presbyterian Ladies Aid society, churdh basement, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bake Sale, Beta Sigma Phi, Ziner Appliances, 9 a.m. Aeolian choir winter party, high school, 3 p.m. Monday Decatur Woman’s club, postponed. Research club, Mrs. W. J. Krick, 2:30 p.m. Young Adults class of First Presbyterian church, church basement, 7:30 p.m. Gamma Nu sorority, fire station, 7:30 p.m. Junior girls of Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Tri Kappa sorority, junior-senior high school, 8 p.m. Wednesday Psi lota Xi business meeting, Mrs. Malcolm Locke, 8 p.m. B. P. W. club, Swearingen’s 6:30 p.m. Historical club, Mrs. Homer Bittner, 2:30 p.m. Thursday Pleasant Dale Ladies Aid society, church. Magley Ladies Aid society, parsonage, all day. Presbyterian Women’s Missionary society, Mrs. Hubert DeVoss, 2:30 p.m. So Cha Rea, Mrs. Fred Schulte, 7:30 p.m.

last Friday. The annual high school retreat was in progress last weekend, so the holiday was given to the pupils this week. The school is staffed by the Sisters of St. Agnes. o Mr. and Mrs. August Macke, route 1, are the parents of a baby girl, born at 8:45 a.m. today at the Adams county memorial hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 294 ounces and has been named Vera Jane. Larry Joseph is the name of the baby boy, born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ulman, route 3, this morning at 4:53 o’clock at the local hospital. He weighed 10 pounds/ 4 ounces. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Aeschliman, 917 Russell street, last night at 9:15 o’clock at the Adams county hospital. She weighed 5 pounds and has been named Joyce Elaine. PLANE SEEKING tContinuea from Page i) The plane was demolished, these reports said. Ground search parties were ordered to close in on the area, which is about 12 miles north

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night clothes, with blankets around their shoulders, turned out in the sub-zero weather to help the undermanned fire department. o appointment of administrator ESTATE NO. 4403 Notice 1H hereby Kl'en, That the underslirned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Harry Daniels, late of Adams County, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Ilryee Daniel- Admlni-trutor .Inn. 211. lII4S. 11. Burdette I'lKter Attorney Jan. 30 Feb. 6-13