Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 116, Decatur, Adams County, 15 May 1948 — Page 3

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School Juniors Entertain B At \nnua! Prom Friday Evening i lUtiuhn, Hob Mc-Alhanoy and Bill Kinxsley and s “ in <Wel * »’«*>» Hanse. and ■>" "riff Junior officers. led Hie grand march which opened tin- junior-senior prom at the Decatur high school

>•■»•». r A r By ‘-....i'z, Caroline Mills Chahner ■ L Ha**"' Marvin ■ J n jioan Do" Smith. ■ „ I linger Johnson Mr . . ■ • “ ,,rv, ‘ K,' : ... ..n -he stage cur MT. ■ c.M'h record? ■J;., atta.h. i lo on »ere in keeping ■ "musical Ml revolving records K.n u < <l Kym or.h.Htra played whi,h s * l ‘*° f ‘‘ ! " ■ <;.,< r sb<’« consisting of M. . ! n'iniher?. xylophone and taP dancing. K I; „„. hinior < lass upon--58.,.1 in arrangements Miffair MeaSANT M S MEETS 2 .: ;r meeting of the Mt. w S. C. S was held <.,.ri|oon at the Norval M. Mis Lionel BrentK <>■!..nal leader, and M... |.|enented (he Mcj.l-. f'Uteen members M’ „>ll call with a verse from Tomans. ■ n.- Aere Mrs Lionel M-n David Cook. Mrs ".,t. 'I ? Druse-Ilia FuhrMir? rarl Fuhrman. Mrst. M fihrma-i. Mrs. Milton ■. M r , Truman Goldner, M. King. Mrs. Chauncey ■ yin Jesse Singleton. Mm fl Sir.rle’on and the hoatesx. 4 ; Fuhrman. Mrs. Miland Mrs. Merle flier* guests. ■’AND PLEASURE ■IN MEETING ■ :•;.■ and Pleasure Home ■ » Hr. nut recently at the ■,< Mrs Kenneth Hoffman, ■bf-en members and two ■ ittrnding. ■ swtinr ronducted by the ■ndetit -Mrs Beulah Engle, ■rr.ei with the group singing ■1 i,t the month. “Now the ■ o'.rr. follused by the club ■ liar,. Kershner gave ■.’ions, after which roll call ■.o-<<J with 'my mother's ■ During tire brief business ■( the dub voted to give five ■to the 1 11 club fund. also, ■aetrner contributed to the ■kip of the world club. Hirst ti oil < nvunient closets ■k given by the leader. Eva ■ Neat and Cool i /r TO I IW ■Dtp? A Ufi * kw r --mB? How slenderizing’ r ‘ lr Pattern 9305 cuts and "era |* the new feminine "V 0 ” 1 -omforttng dres* that h “‘* ~m t,’?' 1 *" 1 * l ™ Perfect it. la Complete, illustrated B*wT ,o " •” ry '“‘P lit 7, **‘ s r'>m«a in wise. S 4. • '®' ”• *•'*• 5 « M TwJJilei 5 "‘ Ch ,abrk b- ™«* TT rTV« cents in t Wttern to Doeatar « K^ r “‘ PaUar> D«P‘ *° n 8 ‘- W. 6»»a ’ Ul “’ r TOU * NAMB. •“ i,,D ***** tl “* to MW t9r , , 4 . ' ru * n rents more brings Wk 81 M * rtae Martin wn»Z°? Pr *“ full of ezelts— *“hi<me for everyone! HTFBIN printed 1 4s M- *••*» *® t*** K "*» Leek. Better bare

. Colle* n McConnell. Colleen Lehe Burnett. Phillis Kohler. Kathryn Society Items tor says publication muat be phoned in by 11 a m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 1000-1001 Miaa Betty Melchl Saturoay Music recital at Church of God. 7:45 p.m. Happy Hustler 4-H dub, postponeed. Sunday C. L. of C. chorus. C. L. of C. hall. 1 3 p.m. Monday St. Catherine liiscussion cluh. Mis* Alice Geimer, 7:30 p.m. St. Mary s society. C. L. of C. hall. 7:30 p.m. Civic department of the Decatur. Woman’s cluh, Mrs. Richard McConnell, 7:45 p.m. \ ■ Our Ijsdy of Fatima discussion club, Mrs. Jesse Sutton, Jr.. X p in. Skating party sponsored by Magley Girls guild. Sun Set. Girl Scout court of awards. Lincoln school auditorium. 7 p.m. , Tuesday Tri Kappa business meeting. Elks home, 8 pm. Ixiyal Daughters class of Bethany Evangelical I'. B. church. Mrs. Frank Lynch. 7:30 p.m. Decatur Garden club. May day breakfust, Mrs. Sam Baumgartner. » a m. Friendship Village Home Economics dub, North Brick school. Wednesday Decatur Home Economics club Mr*. George MacLeun. 508 N. Third street, 2 p.m. Tnursday Presbyterian Ladies Aid society, Mrs. Jess Rice, 3:30 p.m. Engle. During the social hour, lovey refreshments were served. Mrs. Dale Hoffman was also welcomed is a new member. The next meeting will be held on June 9 at the home of Mrs. Jay Yost. MRS. itICHARD MARTIN HONORED AT SHOWER Dorothy Ray and Doris .Sprunxer entertained with a shower thursday evening at the latter* home for Mrs Richard Martin The even'ng was spent tn playing games and contest*, with prizes being awarded the various winners. The MARTTS New Barber Shop in Monroe Now Open for husinew*. Welcome to all old and new customers.

; F 0 R SA L E ; ; Modern Home, I rooms and bath. Full basement. 1 ’ insulation, thermostat, storm window* screens. ! 1 Garage attached. White board fence. ] ; Priced to Sell. I * ; ; Possession June 1. : 1210 MASTER DRIVE ' NOTICE As we shall attend the Convention and Clinics of the Indiana State Dental Association. our offices will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday May 17 - 18 - 19 Dr. Roy Archhold Dr. Harold DeVor I Dr. Joe Morris Dr. Fred Patterson Dr. Ray Stingely - , . J .... .1 , H ■ M,.

bride was presented with a lovely corsage and also received a gift front the group. Dainty refreshment* were served lat beautifully appointed tables, lighted with tall tapers and centerled with pink, blue and white flowers. The guest* Include I Sally and Irene Braun. Imogene and Edith McFarland. Roselle Haines, Veia | Schultz and the honored guest, Mrs. Martin. MRS. DORIS SCHULTZ HOSTESS TO CLUB Members of the Queen of the Ro--1 »ary Study dub met at the home iof Mrs. Itoris Schuitz Thursday evening for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mrs Madelyn Schurger. . leader for the evening. A booklet . on “How to Pray the Max*" was then read by Mrs. Schurger and Mrs. Schultz. At a later hour, a lovely lunch ' was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held on June 10 at the home of Mrs. Bernice Adams. DISCUSSION UNIT OF NCCW HOLDS MEETING The Holy Cross Discussion club of St. Mary's parish unit of N. \V. held !<» regular meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Herman Rumschlag. with Mrs. John Brlte a- ting as chairman. The meeting was opened with i prayer, followed by roll call with name and date of a saint. The second chapter of the mass was studied The meeting then closed with prayer. The next meeting will lx* held June lo at the home of Mrs. Glen Straub. FIREMEN'S AUXILIARY ENTERTAINS AT DINNER The Firemen's Auxiliary entertained at a six-thirty o'clock dinner Thursday night at the fire station for their httxbands and guests. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Doan. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heimann, Leland Frank, Bob Shraluka and John Hoffacker, state conservation officer. The dining room and tables were decorated with green and yellow paper. Yellow taper > andles and flowers decorated the (aide and dining room. The firemen wore their new uniforms. After the din ner. games of cards were played and pictures were taken of the group at the tables. MRS NORMmN KRUSE HOSTESS TO CLASS The Philathae class of the First Baptist church met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Norman Kruse, with Mrs. Sylvia Parmer assisting hostess. A short business meeting was condm ted by ths president, Mrs. Nolde Reynolds. Report* of various committees were j.iven. Mr*. C E. Peterson ax leader presented a lovely program for the evening The song sketch was given by Mrs H N. Shroll. who also read i Edgar tluest's poem, "The Human Story." j Mrs Peterson read the poem | "Pa< kages of Seeds." and dosed the ’ meeting with prayer A dever contest was enjoyed, with the prize awarded to Mrs. Roy Johnson. LEGION AUXILIARY IN REGULAR BUSINSS MEET The American Legion auxiliary held a regular business meeting Friday evening at the Legion home Nomination of officers took place The election will lie conducted at

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the June meeting. Plans were completed for the- annual Poppy day. May 29. The group has permission from the department president. Mrs. Iva Grigsby, to sell the flowers at factories on May 28. The auxiliary is planning a card party for Friday nlxlit, May 21, at the Legion home Ail Legion me:nb«-r? and thetr wives and auxiliary members and huxliands are invited Refreshments will be served. A dinner will be served to al) volunteer workers on Poppy day. The attendance prize was won by Mrs. Luella Tieman. The next meeting will !»■ held May 28. The L. of chorus will have a spedal rehearsal Sunday afternoon at three o'clock In the C. L. of C. hall. All members a>-u urged to attend. Tri Kappa sorority will have a buxines* meeting at eight uclock Tuesday evening at the Elks home. A music recital will be presented at the Chun h of God. Cleveland street, this evening at seven forty five o'clock. The public is invited to attend. The Decatur Home Economics club will meet Wednesday aftermam at two o'clo.-k at the home of Mrs. George Ma< Lean. 508 N. Third street. An interesting program is being arranged and a good attendant e is desired. Tlie Phoebe Bible class of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Wednesday evening at seven thirty o'clock at the church. The meeting will lie held on Wednesday instead of Thursday next week because of the high si-hool commencement. u Mary |x>u Robinson. It R. 1. Decatur. sophomore In Indiana University. has received a letter of recognition from the University Panhellenic council for scholastic achievement during the first semester of the 1947-48 school year. The council honored 70 organized women students who received a grade average of B or higher for the semester. Jim Hurst, student at Decatur high, who has been confined to Jiis home for several months suffering from rheumatic fever, was able to a'tend the junior-senior prom at the school last evening. Dr*. 8. M Friedley, Decatur: H. B Campbell and J O It Campbell, Geneva, at'ended the month ly dinner meeting of the northeast ern Indiana veterinary medical association at Fort Wayne earlier this week Miss Beverly Grinslade, Kokomo and the Misses Suzanne Benjamin. Indore* Sikora. Alice Asnius. Ruth Miller. Barbara Smiley. Jean Marie Everett and Janet Goldner. all xtu dents at Ball State Teachers college. are visiting at the home of Miss Goldner'* parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Goldner. —-- — —<»— ■■•* Mr. and Mrs. Marvel Johnson. 827 Not th Fifth street, are the parents of a baby laiy, Isirn at 3:09 a m. today at the Adams County memorial hospital. He weighed nine pounds, 1° ounces. A baby hoy. weighing six pounds. 13'4 ounce*, was horn at 11:18 a m. Friday at the Adams county memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bauman of Linn Grove. < Visiting ilours 2 to 4; and • to 8 p.m.) Admitted: Patricia Taylor. 253 North Jefferson street. Berne; Mrs. Olive Callow. 1210 Master Drive; Marjorie Ellen »nd Ruth Ann Gerber Berne; Robert l.ewls Fritzinger. Decatur route 3. Dismissed Ann Burger. Decatur route 5; Mrs Pauline Thieme. Monroeville route 3; Michael Thieme. Monroeville route 3: Freddie Turntdeson. Wren. O.; Joyce Johnson Bryant route 3; Mr*. Alliert Davison. Pleasant Mills; Thomas Wise man. Decatur route 3. — --o - The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese occurred at 7:35 A M., De< ember 7. 1941. TIRED ? Doe* Your BACK I BOTHER YOU? Spencer Sup* rt cietigned ewrially for you I give relief by proving p<* e. Mrs. Leota Connell 209 S. 3rd Phone *l>

Moke Contribution To Cancer Society The Itecatur Rainbow Girls and Eastern Star lodge have contributed |IS to the Adams county cancer society ax a tribute to the late Mrs. Helen Bcmebtuke. Rossville, who wax mother advisor to the Rainbow organization in Indiana and also a past worthy grand matron of the Eastern Star lodge In Indiana Mrs. Bonebrake died recently from cancer and the local groups decided to make a cash contribution to the cancer society fund rather than to make a floral tribute to their leader. Mrs. Joe Morris and Mrs. Glen HUI presented the contribution to the officer* of the county earner group Friday, a* representatives of the organizations. o Divorce Is Granted In Circuit Court Judge Earl B Adam* in circuit court Friday granted Betty Gray a divorce from Harold Gray and restored her maiden name of Roop. He had the case under advisement 'or several weeks after hearing evidence. Evidence was heard on a petition for support money filed in the divorce (ase of Nellie against Joseph Fred Sprowl and the case taken under advisement. The partition suit of Edwin Rose against Lloyd Roae and others was dismissed and the costs paid. q Berne Bible School Instructors Named Berne. May 15 Teachers for the Berne summer Bilde school, which will open at * the school

■ FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU CAN REALLY SE_E H AND UNDERSTAND HOW DIAMONDS ARE I EVALUATED BY THE ONLY INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCIENTIFIC GRADING METHOD H Learn hou> cue strictly adhere to this most |H exacting standard in our pricing of gem merchandise c_ ...... J--" —") Z - - \ COLO* M HCISOOM CUTtISO — • '‘zawad’i •• ■ v This cxlitiHg and informative window • ■ *?* VBifet •• ‘•"S r clispl.iv is .1 loan exhibit from the - - BP - S ' V(jl ■ ‘"-■ "fl American Gem Society. It will be B displayed in our windows for this ■ -- -l j week only. Don’t fail to see it. Everyone, from the young man about-to-marry, to the seasoned gem collector mill profit bij seeing this exhibit Whar makes one diamond have several timei lhe be no room for gu«swork or juppoxition or magic, monev-value of anorher of equal size' Is there some when dealing with such important gem value* mysterioui ingredient in a diamond only discernible See what these instruments diwlose See by demonto highly trained gemologists that determines this.' stratum h<>u much each degree of color tone lowers What are the three factors more important than sue a diamond s value See how cadi slight imperfection, in determining its actual value? indiscernible in less than 10 times magnification, These and tountlessother puzzling queries areclari- reduces the gem s worth See how inaccurately properfied after only a few minutes inspection of the Diamond tinned cutting results in light leakage that dissipates Evaluator Exhibit now on display in our window The the gcin s brilliance and value, diamond story is more than interesting .itis i alihible.' It dispels innumerable misconceptions, removes all FOR ONE WEEK ONLY? the hokum that has wrongly attached itself to gem evaluations. In reality, the determmat.on of a dia- We wish we could keep tins interesting display here mond s value by a Registered Jeweler of the American permanently, but of necessity it must continue its Gem Society is done by precise grading and measur- tour of the country s Registered Jewelers It * V’ l:r N ing with scientific instruments just as the byman uses however, for the week. >Xc ix>pc youli sec it c.> re ruler and scale in his everyday activity. There must its gone! ENGAGED? A young man about to buy bit engagement ueil, extremely well, to knou at lea<t tl<e balic soltiaire need not become a gemologut before facton that distinguish true gem taiuet... making tbit important purchase. But, he'd do before making hit very important investment. | I'niiiplirfi .liwh'i Slim I tieitTIRED JI W flit AMERICAN OEM SOCIETY Mfl

J.'./ Yi fli WONDERING ABOUT ARMY LIFE no doubt, teen-age Senate Page Jack Walker of Pierre. S D. dlacusm* the combination draft-training hill approved by the Senate armed services committee with Defense Secretary Forrestall (left) and Committee Chairman Chan Gurney (R) of South Dakota. 1 It would register youths 18 to 25, subject those 19 to 25 to a draft. (International Soundphoto)

building May 24. have been announced. Gordon Hir*< liy wi I loplayground director. Miss Fran ce< Burkhalter music director and Mr*. Ivan Zeigler office assistant Teachers are the Rev <’. H W> id erkehr. the Rev. Karl Tauber. Gordon Hlrscliy. the Rev. (). A Eicher. Mr*. Wilbur Nussbaum. Mix* Jeanette Sprunger. Mrs. Al va Glendening. Mixa France* Burkhalter. Miss Waneta Nuss haunt. Mrs. Guy Eley Mix* Mary, Ellen Nussbaum. Miss fa>ui*<Neuenschwander, Mix* Rachel | Eicher. Miss Pauline Muxeiman, I

Mi s Elaine Giliiom. Miss Eliza belli Hirschy. Miss Lena Nussbaum. Ml** Shirley Hirxchy. Berne School Annual Is Being Distributed Berne. May 15 The Berne high school annual for 194*. "Our Yesterdays," I* now off Hie press, and i* being distributed The locok is an attractive 96 page per , iodlcal with a red leatherette cov-. i er and white printing Robert 'Schindler wa* editor-in-chief of I

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the annua! and Arthur Mu**lman business manager 0 — Girl Scout Awards Court At Berne Berne. Mrz 15 A Girl Scou* i ourt of awards will lie helc* Monday evening at 7 30 In the mush room of the Berne high s< head. Mrs. Freeman Burkhalter. troop committee c hairman, will lie in charge — .0 .... Trade In a Good Town — Decatur