Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 83, Decatur, Adams County, 7 April 1948 — Page 3

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LADIES AID I ■ JBtv IN MEETING MB 'i' l ~f ""* ■_9 k■■.'»«• !i ;,i '■ EBLr.'i met recently at the ■QB. were Mis Wilf, . Mrs 1..& \|.- i harleH llobenold - 8W,,. .4,-I.!, M.e Hubert <Jit , ..... r.'.i business mW- . lime llie group voted |^8 1 , r ..,.. <.ii»er fund KJT ■ tails weie reported A ,» < ..rn-ni’f •• ('lined in ibij ,. HX J.,,,) eighty five Ids'll- :■ ' < ride-- and Mr- ■ - acre appointed to ■ unimittee for May. | JBk-ii.- -n a an-l Mr.-. Hank B oaggy ELBERSON I Hess to sorority I Mb i.aoi’ida chapter of Beta pin ...rorlty met Tuesday lIBK ,1 • .- home of Mrs James member* B'jjSp ~ .-ii--f.- n attendance iTKra! ... nes were played and to Mr* Eu . I’eiie Braun and ■ Ihßlhnti bill I ggh'- attending were Mr* Mdx | jfJfe, Mrs Jam- Wilson. Mn*. I I I’ - J " Mrs 11 Thomp*on. ■ Mr * ■3K Mrs Eugene Beam. Mi** Igai.,,, Thoma*. Mi** .Norma \t - OShaughnes- ' ,!r ‘ l{ “ l|,h Zimmerman. I W'*" 1 ' l! ' e M,,ial activlUe*. I dtSp' l ’ r-dr.shment* were served ■ of 9‘ - ornmiltee. physician speak to pta I l,:l ‘" ltr M ‘* bK't* ,o *b** I MteM I nlld Wil! be the topic of an I aSts* heard Friday night ; of the Lincoln Par t I oMa her- association, to he held Lincoln school Bci Dikx-. loie.l physician I nOßurg'-oii. will deliver the ad |i '.fi. al public hae been In .i teiul the lecture and pergKM admitted w ill be limited to only PTA leader* have I MB -1 the fa. t that the meetltiK |m ii... *iil not be restricted to ■ *W* r " “ n b'- | S ><l ..Il parents of school espei tally, to attend. |MI-b , ..b-.i> ••> the addies* by ltr. r(H Duke. the regular buaineag g 'i will l.e held and officer* I aA- a . ociation w ill he elected I Mai coming year. the or anization. will preBHBtman avenue I «l. A. MEETS [ meeting of the W M A. of nan Avenue I'nited Breth wa* held Friday even th.- home,of Mr*. Laurence [ Ifgrl with sixteen member* and present. .i-tin.- was opened with the wor-hlp by Mr* Earl Terj|| followed by eong, "Hark the " f J " s ' l * Falling; ' scripture <3 prayer, the Rev. (J. A song Lord. Speak to Me, I May Speak;" poem. "The Plea." Mm Wilbur Foor; I of book, "Committed I'nto ( B Mr* Earl Terrell: solo. Mr*.

bob v> is I B. lux? '* i l? ' V- <■ A ><\w> 19r“^ > ' <VAULTS 11111 * * I IT'S SPRING AGAIN! | Get busy with your Spring cleaning. Throw I away rnose old ash trays, store those weary pieces I of “too familiar” bric-a-brac. Add a new touch I of smartness ‘and utility with shining ash trays | from PUMPHREY'S. liven up your what-not I nv’ ve * *'’‘h bright figurines from PUMPHI ";;T'S. • Buy those new water goblets 'from I PUMPHREY’S too! Spring is the titpe for fresh | new living! I faveluf Swie ♦ • IlfillTlßK* JiWflll

Society items for days publicstith must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 «.«»».) Phone 1000-1001 M.sa Betty Melchl Wednesday Women'* guild of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, ft p.m. Xu Phi Mu sorority, Mi** Betty Stult*. K p in. Girl Scout leader* duh meeting, junior - senior high school, 1:30 p.m. * , Zion Lutheran Married Couple* Chib. 7:30 p m. Tri Kappa painting exhibit, Lib“ary. 12:15 to 8:30 p.m. St. Fidelis study club. Jifti Kohne reshlen- e. 7:30 p.m. P*l lota XI businesH meeting. Elk*. 8 p.m. Our la»dy of Good Counsel study dub, Mrs. Jerome HMloit. 8 p.m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society. church basement, 2 p.m. Tnurtoav Victory das* of Trinity Evangeli- 1 -•al !’ B church. Mr. and Mrs. Chaimer Barkley. 7:30 p.m. Indies Fellowship of Missionary ihurvli. Mrs. Herald Welty, 7 pm. Queen of Rosary Study dub, Mrs. Severin St hurger. 6:30 p.m. Tri Kappa painting, exhibit, Idle raiy. 12-15 to 8:30 p.m. W. S. W. 8. of I'nlon Chapel Evangelical U. B. church. Mr*. Earl Chase. 1:30 p.m. W. S. C. S. of Methodist church, church-, 2:30 p.m. Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.;x. Baptist Women’s Missionary soeUety. Mr* Paul Cumming*. 2 p.m. W S. C S of Mt Pleasant [ church. Mrs. Truman Goldner, 2 p.m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, executive, 7:30 pm., meeting. 8 p m. Friday Mt. Pleasant Bible class, Mrs. Florence Husdorf, 7:30 P.m. St. Luke Evangelical and Reformed church pot-luck super and fellowship night, 7 pm. Lincoln I*. T. A.. Lincoln school. 7:3ft p.m . hr. Ben Huke, epeaker ' Y, P. M. B. of Xuttman Avenue T. ft. drar h, heloyd Garwood. 7:30 1 pm. Calvary Ladies Aid society, church, 7:30 p.m. aaturoay Baked goods and noodle soup sale. Zion Evangelical and Reformed church basement. Coles market, |it a m. Monday luidles Firemen's auxiliary. Hotel Coffee shop, 6:30 pm. Junior Women department of De catur Woman's club. Miss Betty Melchl, 7:30 pm. r uetday Church Mothers Study dub, Mr* Roy Price, 8 p m. Laurence Michel: ttont:, "0 Jesus, I Have Promised." During the business meeting, three new member* were welcomed into the group. The meeting closed with prayer by Mr* Michel.

THE MARRIAGE of Miss Patricia Ellen Roebuck, daughter of Mr*. Mary Roebuck, of Fort Wayne, and Charles Roebuck, of Rockford. 0.. to Jean Arden Werling, son of Mr. and Mr* Milton C. Werilng. of i Prattle, took [dar e recently at the Church of God. The Rev. Dwight Il Mcf'urdy officiated. Mr and Mrs. Weriing are residing with the 1 bride's father I Photo by Erlwarlst.

V. F. W. AUXILIARY MEETS TUESDAY The V F. W. auxiliary held it* regular meeting last evening at the hall, with Mr*. Gfenni* Martz, president. in charge. A das* of candidate* was initiated. fidlowing wh'.c.i installation *erviitM for the new officers was con ducted by Mr*. Weaver, of Kendallville. district president, and Mr* Georgia Drew, of Fort Wayne, con du-tre*-. New officers are Catherine Stalter. preKident; Betty Friedley. senior vice president; Eloise Noll, junior vice chairman. Allie N<dl, chaplain; ImVella Death, treasurer; Helen Howell, secretary. Color bearer* were izruise DeVore. 1 ulennis Martz and Josephine Vogelwede Louise DeVore was appointed ue trustee for a two year term. The program was In charge >f Josephine Vogeiwede and Catherine Stalter During the brief business meeting, member* were reminded - that their membership fee* are due. ' TRINITY GIRLS GUILD MEETS TUESDAY EVENING 'I The Girls Missionary guild of the 1 Trinity Evangelical I'nited Breth- - ren church .met Tuesday evening at the church for its regular meeting. Mies lads Htrahm was the ' leader, using ns her subject "ToI gather We Herve" an<l "Sharing a Few Expcr.eiices In China." During the business meeting, conducted by Mir* Marjorielu Hill, I ins'allatioti services were conducted for the new officers. Lovely refreshment* were later servi-l 10 the nine member* in attendance by the hoatitiHe*, Mivs, Lou Ann Davidson and Mi*A Pa j Reed Hoste-ses for the next meet ling will be Mis* Joon Death and' Say It With FLOWERS from Girls’ . - Water Repellent loaded $6.95 For the younger set . . a smart cotton poplin raincoat, treated with DuPont Zelsn process for water repellency . . . Putty *hsde with red rayon satin lined hood and red buttons . . Wrap-around belt, two aid# opened patch pockets . ■ Size* 7 to 14. Sizen 3 to 6x 270 N. 2nd St. Phone 19? “The Children's Store**

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! Miss Bonnie Simmon*. Miss Judyi Myer* will be the leader. TRI KAPPA SORORITY HAS BUSINESS MEETING Alpha Sigma'chapfer of Tri Kap-' pa sorority held it* bu>-ine*« meet ! Ing al the Elk* home Tuesday ■ j evening. Mr* L. Gray Paddock, president.; presided. Members were reminded ot tlie chapter inspection which will be held at' the Elk* home on Tue»day. April 20. A dinner will be served at six thirty o'clock preceding the Inspection to lie conducted by Miss Billy Jane Grubb, eighth province officer of Tri Kappa. The ( -ommlttee in charge will be Mrs. 1 William I’orter. Mr*. Watnon Mad-, dox and Mr*. Wendell Mann. Members unable to attend should notify; lie committee not later than April 16. The dental clinic will lie held at Ilecatuc high st liooi on May 5,1 Mrs. Roy Kai ver I* chairman of this project. Mr*. Carl Gerber and. Mr*. Mildred Denney will act a*' co chairmen for the Tri Kappa bake xale to'be conducted Saturday, April 2i at Gerlier* Meat market on Second street An Invitation was also extended to the public to view the prize paintings on display at the public library thin week These paintings are owned by Tri Kappa sorority and are a part of the Hoosiet Art salon at Indianapolis CHURCH WOMEN PLAN MAY FELLOWSHIP TEA The Decatur council of church women will hold the May fellowship tea at the Zion Evangelical ind Reformed church at two thirty ' r<ni. May 7 at Hie Zion Evangel!j cal and Reformed church. Mr* Dwight McCurdy ha* been ■ elected president of the council, j with Mr* 8. E Leonardson ax vice president and Mrs. Ray StinI gely as secretary treasurer. The Women's guild of the Zion [ Evangelical and Reformed church will meet thl* evening at eight 1 o'clock. Election of officer* will tie held at the meeting of the Junior Womendepartment of the Decatur Wo man's club to be held at the home of Miss Betty Melchi Monday evening at seven thirty o'clock. All members are urge#! to attend. The nominating committee Is Mrs. Ber- ; nard Meyer. Mis* Clarice An \ spaugh. Mm. Jethro Sp unger, Mr*. Max Henre and Mias Thais Bum- | gerdner. Mrs. Roy Price will lie hostess to i the Church Mothers Study club Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. The Queen of the Rosary Study ; {,-luh will meet at the home of Mrs Severin Schurger Thursday even Ing at six thirty o'clock. The Indies Fellowship of the De—••ur Mifsionarv church will meet Thursday evening at seven o'clock 1 at tue noma 01 >ir*. Herald Welty. I 124 South Tenth street. The Victory class «>f the Trinity Evangelical I'nited Brethren church will meet at seven thirty o'clock Thursday evening at. the home of Mr. and Mr*. Chalmer Barkley. 1328 West Monroe street. The Ladies Firemen's auxiliary ! will meet at six thirty o'clock Mon day evening at the Hotel Coffee ' - hop. Mr* Joe Smitu w|ll lie ho* I ess u Mrs. Burton Louth, of 326 W I Lewi* street. Fort Wayne, will enter St. Joseph hospital thia aficrr%on and will undergo a major operation Friday morning. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. < Robert Garnrd of this city.

- « MISS BETTY LOUISE BARKLEY, daughter of Mr and Mr* Ivan E. Barkley, route 2. Monroeville, and Robert M. Burger, son of Alva Burger, of route 5. were united in marriage recently in tlie parsonage of the I’nited Brethren church, the Rev. I. A. Middaugh officiating 1 The couple is residing on route 2. Monroeville. (Photo by Edwards)

i Several from Decatur are taking 1 the Scottish Rite work at Fort 1 Wayne this week and many member* of the order aie ettending. Mi*. Hoyt Hartman and Joseph ‘Sowards, heirs to the estate of the I late Hoyt Hartman of Bluffton. I have been ordered to pay an addlI tlonal 3270 into court for inherli tame tax The es'ate was listed at a value of and the total ax wax about 33.100. Bluffton will go to daylight saving time at midnight April 24. The Wells county Red Cross cam palgn has closed. The quota there was 32.310 and they subscrtlied 33.723. ' Walter Gerber, of Cralgville. has i been appointed a member of the ' Wells county alcoholic liquor board 1 to succeed the late Waller Kreigh Ben Knapke. who Is residing at Sacred Heart home near Avilla. I arrived this morning by bus for a 1 five or Hix day visit with friends j He ha* been at the home the past I 10 months. He will return to Avilla I Monday. <1 .... 1 ■ —- Gerald Leonard liosynlx-'k i» the name of a baby liny, born recently, to Mr and Mrs l.eonard Rosen beck of Coldwater. O. The mother was formerly Mis* Esther Rumticking. Mr and Mrs. William Baker. 121 North Eighth street, are the par •nta of a baby lioy. born at 9:08 p m. Tuesday at the Adam* countv memorial hospital. He weighed 7 pound*. 4 ounces. Trade In a Good Town — Decatur II — ——— I . t - TAKING t|i« opposite side of Senate committee hearing table. Senator Robert A. Taft (R>. Ohio, tells the banking committee that federal housing policy "Inflated the economy by S 5.000.000.000" last year. The GOP policy leader is urging revision of housing losn procedure. (International) ■ I—, .1 .. —.-=r YOUR BULGES WILL VANISH when you / v A don yoor ‘ S«NCE« I I (>■ designed YOU I 1 Mr * Leota Connell |/ \ ' 209 9. Third I I Phone 945 SPENCER'SSST SUPPORTS

0 n JMti '■ » I I- . > Visiting Hours 2 to 4; and • to 8 p.m. I \dmitted: Mrs. Rosella Stockemberry, route 4; Clifford RonsboL: tom, Rockford, 0., route 3; Mi««i

» Garden Time Is Here! We Will Have The Following: TRANSPLANTED PLANTS W CABBAGE MANGO W 'J TOMATOES PIMENTO CAULIFLOWER HOT PEPPER RE!) CABBAGE EGG PLANT VR’ORO KOHL RABI The Complete Plant I'ood We will also have Sweet Potato Plants, Potted Tomatoes, Watermelon and Muskmelon Plants. ENDOPEST and ENDOWEED SPRAYS With Applicators /jj’ "DeMtcct (?o JOE W. KELLY Z . 1106 Nuttman Ave. Phone 100 TO THE SPRING BRIDE I We Offer Our New, Modern ‘&tidal Stadia I 8 • Reserved exclusively |! K • Ebborate and •"«*• I for weddings of any V e rn to add an * :xe - • I atmosphere of charm • Completely equipped • ' <and dignity to the ■ to bring out the beau- <r' wedding photogeaph. ty of the bride and I f vi\| j* . ... . . *-/ ' \*. W\\", • The only studio of its d her wedding party by J , a VA* -I . . . j’. \ IiHVI k‘ nd ’ n pari of B atmosphere and ere- I '« Udi r g ative photography. < \ « n 1 H i\ \yj * * Please Make Appointments All Appointments Taken As Far In Advance At Our Portrait Studio As Possible Ist and Monroe Sts. L. Anspaugh Studio Corner First & Monroe Sts. Phone 1562 • “Finest In Modern Photography” e*

Joyce Hott. Decatur. -4 Dismissed: Ml** Esther »Gould.l Monroe; Mr* Lee Myers, route 4; | Mrs Harry Brown. Van Wert, 0.. i Mis* Miriam Hoffman, Preble: I I Mrs t'arl Baker, Beil *.g:i park. o —■ MacArthur Denies Banning Two Books Tokyo. April 7 (t'P) — Gen Douglas MacArthur denied today, that boohs b>* American authors Jo.'tfi Hersey and Edgar Snow had been lianned in Japan. MacArthur < aided Oscar Hammerstein ii. president of trie author's league of America that reports oi btMik-gensorship are "without the slightest liasi* of fact." Ilammerstein asked MacArthur for "clarification of your policy on censorship" which allegedly prevented Japanese publication of John Hersey'rt ''Hiroshima" and three books by Edgar Snow. — —Q— — --— — Man's Body Found In Receding Waters Vjncennea, Ind . April 7 — (T'PI — Funeral xervices were planned today for Arthur F. Ryder. 24. whose body wa* found id the receding , waters of the White river near here , yesterday. Ryder had been missing since Jan 9. He was identified by a fishing license found in hl* pockc-t. police said.' o In ancient time*, prospective father; were required to go to bed and absain from certain kinds of 1 food at the time of their wives'; confinements - - -— 0.--Raked goods and chicken noodle soup. Cole's Market. Zion Evangelical and Reformed church basement, Saturday, 9 a. m. M3g3t

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