Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 20 August 1948 — Page 3

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LI mahlan to wed [Kman steury min ement has been made ami Mrs. Henry .Mahlan, of of the engagement ami marriage of their Mr ami .Mrs. Noah Steury, < ity. wedding will take place on ■■ ..J,er 12 at the Antioch Luth- !■., Mahlan is a graduate of high school and is now EKoyrd at the Lugenbill Wire in Fort Wayne. Mr Steury l (non Decatur high school ■7,1 Slate college and Is now an of the Decatur Industries. ■ w S. MEETING KeLD THURSDAY K,. Women's Society for World Kbe of the Bethany Evangelical ■p<| Brethren chureh met Thurs ■ aft. : noon in the social rootfls ■e church. K-. Francis Ellsworth was chair ■ of the program, with Itheta ■ her playing the piano prelude ■« Firm a Foundation. ' follow ■v the group singing the song. ■ Phillip Dolby read the scrip ■ and offered prayer, after which ■uno selection was played by ■u Butcher; articles on "Man ■t Not Live by Bread Alone ' ■e read by .Mrs. Wendall Seamen. ■ Charles Hocker, Mrs. Tom ■n. Mrs. John Meyers and Mrs ■aid Cole; song "Break Thou the ■ad of Life;" reports of the inissKry convention at Oakwood. Mrs Kritt Alger. Mrs. Clarence Smith ■ Mrs Lawrence Woodruff, re Ks of the girls camp at Oakwood, ■rta Butcher and Arlene Meyers ■oilowing the program. Mrs. Carl ■tnitmnd conducted a brief bustK meeting, at which time a year's Ascription to the magazine "The Arid Evangelist" was given to A Merlin Correll who will be Bring the city. Announcement was k made that reading books may I secured from Mrs. Wendell .Sea tn The meeting was then closed th prayer by Mrs. Eugene Run I Lovely refreshments were later rred by Mrs. Francis Ellsworth, re Philip Dolby. Mrs. Gerald Cole. ■» Ralph (lentls, and Mrs. Y'harles Money. * UTERTAfN WITH RTHDAY PARTY Missy Mayclln was the honored •st at a birthday party Wednes y afternoon, given by her moth . Mrs J. Clark Mayclln at iroyer lake. The occasion mark I her third anniversary. Following an entertaining after »on. refreshments were served ' Mrs. Mayclln. assisted by her other, Mrs. Ren Shroyer. Many •’»ly gifts were received by the Mtored guest. The guest list included Candace •Anson, Ann Fruchte. Jay and obby DeVoss, Lynn Mann, Gall '"man Rita and Carol Norquist, Anderson. Caroline and »y Gould. Pamela Koos. Linda ffolder. Jean and Deborah Smith, ■dy Brodbeck, Susan Keller,

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Society items tor nays publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 1000-1001 Miao Betty Melchl Friday Decatur Home Economics club, Hanna Nuttman park. 6:30 p.m. faithful Workers class of t'nion Chapel Evangelical U. B. church, potluck, church basement, 6:30 p.m. N.(' cw. study club leaders, Mrs Charles J Miller. 8 p.m. Monday Geneva Limberiost club and St. Mary's club, postponed. Delta Tbeta Tan sorority, Hanna Nuttman park. 6:30 pin. Wednesday St. Mary's Township Home Economics dub, Mrs. Ernest Fisher. 8 pm. Tuesday Root Township Home Economics club children's day picnic, Hanna Nuttman park, noon. Cynthia and Johnny Carroll. Mary Ann and Nancy Holthouse and Susan Mayclln. OPEN HOUSE TO BE HELD SUNDAY Upen house will be l-.eld Sunday afternoon at the Ben Eiting home in honor of Sr. M. Basilla, CSA, of Beloit. Wla., Sr. M. Etheldreda. CSA. Hayes, Kas., and Sr. M. Vlrginita. CSA, Bronx. N. Y. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Sr. M. Basilla and Sr. M. Ethel dreda are sisters of Mrs. Eiting and Sr. M. Virginlta is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eiting. WOMEN OF MOOSE IN CALLED MEETING The Women of the Moose held a called meeting last evening ut the Moose home, after which ritual practice was conducted. The next meeting will be held Thursday evening at the lodge, with the initiation of a new class of candidates. The I’hilatliea circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet at eight o'clock Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Edgar Gerber. Members are askad to notice the change in time. A meeting of the C. L. of C. chorus will be held at the C. L. of C hall Monday evening at seven thirty o'clock Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. The St. Mary's Township Home Economics club will meet Wednesday evening at eight o'clock ‘at the home of Mrs. Ernest Fisher. Mrs. D. Burdette Custer will give a talk on cancer. Members are also asked to notice that the meeting with the Geneva Limberiost club, scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed.

The Root Township Home Economics club will have its annual childrens day picnic Tuesday. A potluck dinner will be served a* the noon hour and ice cream and soft drinks will lie furnished by the committee. Members are asked to bring table service and a covered dish. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. St hneider, of New York City, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Katharine Schneider, and other relatives and friends. Miss Catherine Schmitt, of Chicago. will spend the weekend here. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stanley and son, a Earl, have returned home from a trip through Kentucky. Virginia and West Virginia. Stewart W. McMillen, president of Bag Service. Inc . will be host to about 3<t persons at the All Star football game in Chicago this evening. Several men from the Mem phis. Gibson City. Marion and other plants of Central Soya Company will be members of the party, and including guests from here and Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gentis and son Roger motored to Detroit today where they will see a baseball game tonight and visit over Sunday. Mrs. R. L. I.ongsliore and sister. Miss Ruth Parrish of Fort Wayne, visited here yesterday. They were enroute on a trip to the west. Trustee Floyd L. Meyer of Blue Creek township, transacted business here today. Rev. and Mrs. Carey R. Moser and daughters, Marjorie and Elea nor. are in Wheaton. 111., today attending the graduation exercises of their son. Fidward W. Moser. He will spend his vacation at his wife's parents' home in Pennsyl vania until mid-September when he will again enr<Bl In Wheaton college for a year of post-graduate work. Mr and Mrs. a. it. < rill, of Bloomington, are visiting with Mrs l-aura Crill. Jack Garner and Borne recently returned from An extensive tour of the southern states. Mesdhmes Roy Archbold, Bess Erwin, O. L. Vance. Fred Heuer. George Flanders. J. S. Peterson. J. W. Tyndall and J. H Heller motored to Hamilton Lake where they will be the guests of Mrs. J. L. Kocher for the day. Martha E. Finch of Willshire, has filed suit in the Common Pleas court at Van Wert asking alimony

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and the custody of three children from her husbanß. Gene Finch of Lima. They were married December 11, 1933 and separated July IS last. Rev. Harry L. Troutner and family of St. Petersburg. Fla . are enjoying a several weeks visit with relatives and friends in Willshire and in this county. Word has been received from Dr. and Mrs. Ray Stingely and son Norman that they are enjoying their motor trip through Canada ami the western states. The Stlngeiys will return to Decatur early in September, after a five weeks tour. Dick Heller Jr., and Jack Heller went to Chicago today to attend the annual All-Star-Chlcagp Cardnals football game at Soldiers field tonight. Cal Coppess and family of Coppess corner will leave Monday for a two weeks vacation pear Coldwater. Mich. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Zintsmaster and family left today for a two weeks vacation at Lake George. Mr. and Mrs. William Linn will return tonight from a week'.s tour through the Smoky mountains. yH Admitted: roe street. Admitted and dismissed: Robert Webster. Fort Wayne, route 7; Bernard Lengerich, route 4. Dismissed: Mrs. Peter Schwartz. Geneva, route 2. Mr. and Mrs. Max Moser, 341 South Sixth street, are the parents of a baby boy. born at 10:03 a m today at the Adams county memorial hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, lit ounces. A baby girl was Ixirn to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shell this mqrning at 4:28 o'clock at the local hospital She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and has not been named. Suit for Damages Henry Marlin has filed two suits for damages against Paul Strick ler and Kathryn Strickler, doing

business as jhe Adams county trailer sales. The complaint states that the plaintiff is owner of real estate adjacent to U. S. highway 30 and east of the intersection of U. 8. highway 24. in Allen county, which was leased to defendants. Paragraph one alleges that defendants owe plaintiff 1746 for labor and materials used to improve trailer site, including 1140 In commissions on sale of trailers. Paragraph two seeks damages of 35.000 for alleged breach of contract. Fay W. and D. Burdette Custer are attorneys for plaintiff. Contest Eicher Will Martha E. M< Barnes has filed a complaint contesting validity of the will of her father. Christian Eicher, who died July 6. Ellis Ekher. Raymond F. Eicher, Victor H. Eicher, also children of deceased and Joan Eicher, a grand daughter are made defendants in the action. The complaint states that defendant was owner of real estate and personal property at time of death with a probable value of more than 15,000. The plaintiff alleges that a document purporting to he the last will and testament of Christian Eicher was probated In court on July 27. naming Ellis A. (Eicher and Ravmond Eicher as executors and that they received more than their share of the estate. Specific allegations in the complaint are, "that said Christian Eicher was of unsound mind at the time said pretended will was attempted to be executed . . . that the alleged execution of said will was procured by undue influence. That said will was unduly executed. That the execution of said will was procured by fraud and undue influence and is not the last will and testament of Christian EtchLonger Jengtlt for fashion wise ! r / # 1 vq. p l i IA jl 151 /,j 11l >4 ft I SLIPS M ‘ biCkuwifJi 0 1 Feminine Fancy.. and fashion dictates this figurellattenng princesse slip with molded bra. Four gore... won t hike or twist Made in kitten soft rayon crepe with reinforced seams that won t pull Adjustable. wide shoulder straps Sizes IJ, 15, 17 ... as shown NIBLICK & CO. Smctteyt FLOWER SHOP Potted Plants. Mixed Bouquets. (’orwages, Flowens for your every need. All Funeral Work given special attention. Phone 1853 207 Liberty Way (across from esurt hsuss)

I'nder the will filed, the West Missionary diurch of Berne wax bequeathed 3100; Victor Eicher. 125 and Joan Eicher, a granddaughter. |SOO. The balance of the estate would be divided among the remaining heirs, share and share alike. Nathan C. .Nelson, attorney for plaintiff. Complaint for Performance Martha E. Mcßarnex has filed complaint for specific performance, alleging that verbal agreement was made with her father, the late Christian Eicher, relative to inheritance of real estate in Wabash township. The complaint alleges that she made her home for her father and at his death wax to receive houxe and real estate, where they lived. Nathan C. Nelson. attorney for plaintiff. Estate Cases Mahalaleel F. Andrews filed final report In guardianship of Alice E. Andrews, his wife, who died Aug 5. Judge pro-tem Henry B. Heller entered order approving report and releasing said guard lan. The Inventory In the estate of Martha A. Fugate estate was referred trf the county assessor for inheritance tax determination. A daughter. Blanche Fugate Krick, sole heir, inherited all of her mother's property, valued at 35.000. with costs of administration listed at 31.407.86. Marriage Lieenses Edwin Call, Decatur. Central Soya employee, to Dorothy Smith. Peterson, a Decatur Industries em ploye. Time Payment Law Effective In Month Installment Buying Os Automobiles Curbed Washington. Aug. 20— (I'Pi — New government controls on Installation buying of automobiles and 10 other items will go into effect a month from today. The federal reserve board announced the new rules last night They require a one-third down payment on automobiles and a one-fifth down-payment on the others. In most cases, the customer must pay the balance within 15 months. The new controls were author ized by receniiy-enacted anti Inflation They are designed able goods by curbing the power to, cut down the demand for dur . Mak* y*ur old woodwork and furniture bright and new thl» Inexpensive way. Holthouse Drug Co.

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of the ordinary consumer to ob tain them on credit. Similar controls were in effect during the war. Besides automobiles, other Hems coming under the new restrictions are cooking stoves, dishwashers. Ironers. refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, radios (Including television sets and phonographs), sewing machines, vacuum cleaners, and furniture and rugs. In general, the restri< lions which become effective Sept. 20 apply to all purchases costing between |so and 35.009. Consumerbuying items priced at more than 11,000 will be given an additional three months 18 months in al to pay the full balance on tb<-: purchase. In addition to the II specifically mentioned durable items, the new restrictions also apply to re payment of private loans for va cations and other nonemergency purposes. There is. of course, no requirement tor any down-pay-ment on loans. Consumers who borrow funds to meet hospital, funeral or doctors' bills may work out a repay rnent agreement with the lender Merchants who vlo'ate the new regulations are Hable to a maxi trftm penalty of Jio.noo fine and io years' Imprisonm)*)). The wartime controls required a one third down payment on vlr tually all Hems. Company Scores UAW In Harvester Tieup Union Not Trying To Settle Disputes: IHC Chicago. Aug. 20 -tl'P)- The International Harvester Co. sai4 today that CIG t'nited Auto work era union negotiators were more interested lii creating "new issues" than in trying to settle existing disputes. Company and union officials con tinued negotiations In an effort to end the three-ilay strike of 24.00 U CAW workers at seven plants, but Harvester reported "no progress." In an open letter to all striking employes, the company charged that the union negotiators could not agree among themselves on what benefits they wanted for work era at each of the plants. It complained that the union spent time discussing contract ar tides which already had been a treed upon. “They seemed to be more interested In creating new Issues than In negotiating agreements on the qualTty" PHOTO FINISHING SatiNfaclion Guaranteed IlohhoiiNe Drug ('n. - Medical Test Preyed Tbit s Creat to Relieve MONTHLY FEMALE PAINS Are you troubled try dlstreM of female functional monthly duturbancee? Duoe ibis make you suffer from pain, feel so nrrvr.ut, weak blab-strung—«t such times) Then »o try Lydia K. PlnkUam'e Vegetable Compound to relieve such symptoms! In a recent medical test this proved remarkably helpful to women troubled this way. Any drugstore NWB LHHKHM'SS-SSI'

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contract articles which are still in dispute," Harvester said. White Burlety tobacco was discovered In Gino in 1864. There are 3.166 county governments in the I'tilted States. lowa leads all other states in the production of com. In 1945 South Dakota harvested 32.900.000 bushels of barley. Wisconsin pr.aluced 7.677,000 tons of hay in 1945. Minnesota is the leading oats produt Ing state of the U. S. Trade In • Good town — Decatur “mis ~ Truck load of HALE HAVEN Michigan Peaches 99 bushel JL and up WATEHMELONS 25 lb. and up an< * U P Open Sunday 9 a. m. to ! 1 p. m. 6*j miles East on 221 STITB UH FBI IT MIIKET TifinTT We pick up and deliver DRY CLEANING al Rahner's Harber Shop. Monroe and Bauman's Barher Shop, Pleasant Mills Every Tuesday and Friday afternoon. KELLY’S Quality Dry Cleaning 427 N. Ninth Bt. Decatur SPECIAL This Week-End Beef Liver, lb. . 35e Bacon, lb. 62e (our own-cured) T-Bone and Sirloin Steak, lb. 59c & 63« Chuck Roast, tb. 43c Swiss Steak, Ih, 65c Round Steak. Ih. 65c Beef Chops, Ih. 60c Veal Roast, lb. __ 45c & 18c Veal Steak. Ih. 65c & 68c Sudduth MEAT MARKET S. 13th St. Phone 226