Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1949 — Page 3

AY. JANUARY 20. 1949

XI SORORITY meeting <C *lli^B rs of Alplia cnapter ls r <!|, xi sorority enjoyed a \Jjßifenng Wednesday night S thjßlks home. Miss Betty Melh announced that the male chorus would ■ Bluffton cn Wednesday, sponsored by the Bluff■L,.r of Psi lota Xi. Tickets hased from her. Ty was spent in playing r : _-itM6 r liridgezand hearts, and ■ rri won by Mrs. Paul HanRichard Prnden and Miss 'lt 4nJl|» tl ' r - vn F riertle ?- “ qjK refreshments were served ; ataW r ,iour at smal! tal)leSi cen ‘ ™ p, Mrs. Arthur Holthouse, - Durkin. Mrs. Hugh AnSylves'er Everhart and Kraft. ’ !i s business meeting will February WITH **|^H AWAY PARTY jMWelvin J.nhman entertained party at her L evening for Mrs. David | were played and a luncheon was served. . 1 Guesweceivii’.g prizes in turn preiw! to the honored guest. attending were Mrs. Robert Workinger. ;? | Brunnegraff. Mrs. GerJ Mrs. Edwin Lushhaugh, Gephart, Mrs. Floyd An- < Mrs. Luliraan. Mrs. • was unable to attend. ■Miessers IN 2 meeting 7 n® Hairdressers association ’■ meeting at the Pine 'd room. A delicious chick- » was served, followed by the huli ness meeting. ij installation of officers. adjourned to the home at VO Barber, where a shower \ for Miss Kathleen Noll. & Mary Jones and Kathi ryn Be lite assisted in serving the

1 H*IAN T. N. T. ' IM MEETING HELD Tbdr N. T. class of the First >i n church held its meeting * ning at the homo of Mr. and Mm I ky Schwartz. 3m Vince Tanves presid-d at the H iness meeting, opened with rd's Prayer. Mr. Schwartz iharge of the scripture. New ofSsß elected are Ray Schwartz. ■ it; Marion Drum, vice pres, nd Mrs. Schwartz, secretary!r. The group also voted to > IfflH ike another donation for the nd on Sunday. g the social hour, clever > (unM were played and a delicious n lour Pet Peplum ' ,fllfi U ik ' I IMI / ■ Bl® ■WCA 1 ■ Irt IIH i a I B » lijiy v r 1 1 I in Koi An ■s'zes 3. -. // 'l/ prctiest two-piecer of all! '"W I in every detail! There’s * peplum for back '®**y scallops for feminine New modified-slim skirt! P»tt n 9301 comes in sizes 14. 32. 34. 36. 38. 40. 42. takes 3S yards 39-inch. TWENTY-FIVE cents in yßffor this pattern to Decatur r*"B Democrat, Pattern Dept.. □B Jefferson St.. Chicago 80.111. plainly YOUR NAME. ADzone, size, style "«Ber. jjtttany more dresses just as as this! See them in our «U«AN MARTIN cotortui Win ,‘BB'-tern Book! Sewing dollars *®B fashion sense with these livable styles Gift pages TBpnd FREE pattern for new < shoulder pad printed in , FIFTEEN cents more thia book to yon!

ISW! Society Items for days publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 1000-1001 Miss Betty Melchl Thursday Order of Rainbow Girls installation. Masonic hall, 6:45 p.m. Women of Moose ritual practice, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Ladies Missionary society of Church of God, Mrs. George Hazelwood, 7:30 p.m. St. Cecilia study club, Marcella Braun, 8 p.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist IV. S.C. S„ church, 1:30 p in. D. Y. B. class of Trinity Evangelical U. B. church, Mrs. Ed Kelly, 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid society of Union Chap el. church, all day. Phoebe Bible class of Evangelical and Reformed church, Mrs. Clara Baumgardner, 7:30 p.m. Progressive Workers class of Trinity Evangelical U. B. church, church, 7:30 p.m. Bobo U. B. Willing Workers class, Mrs. Roman Siprunger, 7 p.m. Silent auction, Presbyterian Ladies Aid, Mrs. Phil Macklin. 2:30 p.m. So Cha Rea, Mrs. Dan Zeser, 6:30 p.m. Friendship Village Home Econ omics club, North Brick school, 10 a.m. Friday Philat.hea class of Baptist church, Mrs. Brice Butler, 7:30 p.m. Adams County Federation of Clubs, Mrs. Lowell Smith, 2 p.m. Monday Academy of Friendship of Women of-Moose. Moose home. 7:30 p.m. Civic department of Decatur Woman's club, Mrs. Noah Steury, 7:3C p.m. Dramatic section of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Cal Steury, 7:30 p.m. Junior Women of Decatur Wo man's club, Miss Kathryn Yager. 7:30 p.m. Art department of Decatur Woman's club, Mrs. Dale Ross, 7:30 p.m. Literature department of Bwatur Woman's club. Mrs. C. C. Langston, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

W. S. W. S. of Trini y Evangelical U. B. church, church, 7:30 p.m. Church Mothers Study club. Mrs Noah Schrock. 8 p.m. Kirkland Ladies chlh, high school 1 #-m. Associate chapter Tri Kappa. Mrs. L. E. Linn, 7:30 p.m. Del a Theta Tau, Elks home, 8 p.m. Sunny Circle Home Economics club of Preble, Mrs. Ervin Buuck, 7 a.m. Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Ava Kraft, 8 p.m. Wednesday Business and Professional Women dinner meeting, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. ENTERTAINS WITH SHOWER RECENTLY A surprise shower was -given for Mrs. Janies B. Kitchen recently at >he home of Miss Thais Baumierdaer. Luncheon was sei red at .’.mall -allies, decorated with tiny dolls an miniature blankets of pink and 'ilue. \ Corsage of baby pink carnations, tied with blue ribbon, was presented the guest of honor. Games were played and prizes were won by Mrs. O. G. Baughman and Miss Alice Ro'h, who in turn nresented them to Mrs. Kitchen. A

H THE DUTIES OF | H THE FUNERAL | ® DIRECTOR J differ from any other in W 7 the character of his ministraJ tion. Here we serve the variety of social, religious, and financial needs and meet each personal situation as it arises. \ GILLIG I DOAN -fe FUNERAL HOME I K OECATUR »HONfW h

pink ribbon led Mrs. Kitchen to her many gifts. Those attending were Mrs. 0. G. Baughman. Mrs. James Kitchen, •Mrs. Leonard Niccum, and the Misses Alice Ro'h, Phyllis Daniels, Norma Hazelwood, Mar/ Kortenber and the honored guast, Mrs. Kitchen. Mrs. Robert Rice was unable to attend. Assisting Mrs. Bumgerdner were Mrs. Anne K. Smith, Mrs. W. M. Bumgerdner and Mrs. Harold Hambrock. ST. CATHERINE STUDY CLUB MEETS The St. Catherine discussion club of the St. Mary s parish unit of the N. C. C. W. held its regular meeting -Monday at the home of Helen Geimer, wi h Pat Titus as chairman. The meeting was opened with prayer, after which plans for the year were discussed. The next meeting will be held February 21 at the home of Mary Ellen Lengerich, with Helen Geimer as chairman. < ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR FIRST LADY OF YEAR Mrs. Martin Weiland has been named general chairman by Beta Sigma Phi sorority i t charge of the selection of the first lady of the rear in Decatur. -Mrs. Weiland wil be assisted by: special commit ee. Mrs. Lloyd Neil, Mrs. Glenn Hill and Miss Irene Braun, entertain ment. Mrs. John Holtiiouse, Mrs Robert O'Shaughnessev and Mis: Bernadine Faurote: decorating. Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Mrs. Max Moser, Mrs. Eileen Beam, Miss Rubj Miller and -Miss Rutn Knittie. The commi tee wiN name secre' nominators of leading men and wo men citizens, who will make the se lections on the basis of accomplish ment during the last year in any field of community activity. The members of Beta Sigma Phi in Decatur are not eligible for the award which will go to a non-member strictly on the merit of individual sccomplishment. The Internationa' organization’s certificate of rec ignition will be awarded publicly if er the final selection has been made within a few weeks. MRS. BERT HALEY HOSTESS TO CLUB The Decatur Homo Economics club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bort Haley. The meeting, conducted by the presi lent, Mrs. R. C. Hersh, opened with the chib creed and song. During the business meeting plans were made to attend the Jane Weston program in Fort Wayne on January 26. Members planning to attend ar% asked to contact Mrs. Hersh. Cheer sisters were revealed, and a report on the new county nurse was given by Mrs. Hersh. Mrs. J. E. Oelberg and Mrs. Max Schafer had charge of the lesson “Remodeling Old Clothes and the Care of Fur Coats." The meeting was closed with the group singing the song of the month "Auld Lang Syne," and repeating the club collect. Mrs. Delmas Elzey was awarded the door prize. Lovely refreshments were later served the following hostesses, Mrs. Bert Haley. Mrs. Ralph J. Roop. Mrs. Harmon Gillig, Mrs. Robert Gay and Mrs. Minnie Teeple. Thir-ty-three members were in attendance. The Literature department of the Decatur Woman's clu > will meet at seven thirty o'clock Monday evening at the home of Mrs. C. C. Langston. Mrs. Ray Burnett will re view the book “Woman with a Sword,” by Noble. Stewart -McMillen, president of Bag Service, Inc., will address the Business and Professional Women's club Wednesday evening. “Now It's ‘49" is the topic chosen by Mr. M.-Millen. The meeting will he held at the C. L. of C. hall in

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sir /k > I /' w |L 4 k SB jM- 1 bH h: I 1 -1 WHS t v 1 b WI i * UWk 11 111 • it W Mb ■ w T bH| CjX' LEADING FIGURE in the festivities accompanying President Truman's inauguration will be his daughter. Margaret, shown In a new photo. (International) the K. of C. building at six thirty o'clock. Cancellations must be made 0 Irene Hicks. 4214, by Monday toon. The finance committee is in charge of the January meeting. The Kirkland Ladies club will meet at one o'clock Tuesday at the high school. The lesson will be given by Anna K. Williams, and a silent auction will be conducted. Special recognition will given the retiring officers. The Art department of the Decatur Woman’s club will meet at he home of Mrs. Dale Ross at seven thirty o’clock Monday evening. Mrs. A. D. Suttles, chairman, will be issisted by Mrs. J. E. Morris and Miss Florence Haney.

The Church Mothers Study club will have its meeting at the home of Airs. Noah Schrock Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. Mrs. Glenn Mauller will be devotional leader. The lesson from Parents magazine will be given by Mrs. Don Cochran, and Mrs. Weldon Soldnsr will re view the topic from Christian Home magazine. Mrs. Schrock will be as sisted by Mrs. Wai er Elzey, Mrs. Ernest Uhrick and Mrs. Paul Uhrick. The Dramatic section of the Decatur Woman's club will meet at seven thirty o’clock Monday even Ing at the home of Mrs. Cal S eury. All members are urged to ittend as important business will be discussed. The Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose will meet at seven thirty o’clock Monday evening at the Moose home. The Order of Rainbow for girls will have installation of officers this evening at six forty five o’clock at the Masonic hall. The public is invited to attend. Mrs. Noah Steury will be hostess o the Civic department of the De •atur Woman’s club Monday evening at seven thirty o’clock. All officers, escorts and chairmen >f the Women of the Moose are isked to attend ritual practice at seven thirty o’clock tonight at the Moose home. If unable to attend, members are requested to have someone else there in their place. "Chinese are Like That” is the hook to be reviewed by Mrs. R. D. Myers at the meeting of the W. S • W. S. of the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church at seven thirty o’clock Tuesday evening at the church. The Union Chapel and Bethany ladies will be guests. Following the book review a social hour will be held in the church basement. All ladies and girls of the church are invited. Correction The announcement in Wednesday night s Daily Democrat concerning the engagement of Pat y Ann Johnson and Doyle Strayer was evidently mailed to this office by a practical jokester. Fathers of both young people stated today that the announcement was in error. Judge and Mrs. Earl B. Adams left today for Indianapolis, where they will spend a week. The Adams law office will be closed during the period. Harold Burger, of Decatur, and two Bluffton friends. Earl Lee Andrews and Harold Minnich, are reportedly stranded in Lordsburg.

N. M., because of weather conditions. They were en route to California. Patrons of the Hartford City public library Friday will have a chance to hand in long-overdue books with no questions asked and no fines to pay. Object of the library's “free day” is to slash the number of overdue books in time for inclusion in the state report. Freak, tornado-like winds devastated the drive-in theater fivf miles west of Delphos, 0., on U. S. 30 Tuesday night. The entire theater, with the exception of the con cession stand, was levelled. The elevator at Craigville was broken into Tuesday night and a carpenter’s plan® and forty pennies stolen. It is believed to have been juveniles who became frightened and ran away leaving their flashlight. Eugene Heimann, of Decatur and Lores Steury, of Berne are enrolled in the eight weeks winter short course in the school of agriculture at Purdue University. The course extends until February 25. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fay are the parents of a baby boy, born last evening at 5:52 o’clock at the Adams county memorial hospital. He has not been named.

IWJOMTAI | V n Admitted: Mrs. Lizetta Heffner, Geneva; Pedro Salasar. Ohio City, O.; John Johnson, route 5; Susie Blount, Bryant. Dismissed: -Seymour Ford, Bryant; Loren Burkhead, Monroe; Mrs. Gerald Smith and daughter. Mercer avenue; Warren Haviland. Geneva; Charles Ross. Jr., Third street; Mrs. Walter Hofstetter and daughter; Mrs. Junior Ray and daughter. TRUMAN RIDES (Cont. From Page One) planes ranging from flashy jet fighters to giant B-36 superbombers whirled and wheeled through the bright blue sky for 90 minutes, frequently drowning out the ruffle and -flare of the bandsmen below. There were 3,300 midshipmen in the blue and gold of the naval academy, the largest single group in the parade; and the heartstopping cadence of 2,400 marching nie| o the West Point corps. Gen. Omar N. Bradley, army chief of staff, was named grand marshal, of the parade. It was organized in aig'ht divisions, in addition to the president's section. In the fourth division will be vice Adm. William W. Smith, chairman of the maritime commission, follow sd by representatives of the merchant marine academy and it band. State units led by governors oi Ohio, Indiana. Illinois and Alabama, and Lt. Gov. W. J. Dodd, of Louisiana. Ohio sent the navy belles Irums and bugle corps, of Steubenville. The Joliet American Legion came for the Illinois' procession. Carl Klepper Speaks At Farmers Banquet Berne, Jan. 20 — Carl KI pper □f Huntington. who is associated with the Cloverleaf Creameries, will be the toastmaster at the annua farmers' achievemen' banquet to >e held at the Berne Auditorium Monday evening. February 28. -He 's the son of Mr. and Mrs. William <lepper of Decatur. INI” colds CAUSE Croupy Coughs Mother, you know what wonderful relief you get when you rub on Vicks Vapoßub! Now... when your child wakes up in the night tormented with a croupy cough of a cold, here's a ipectal way to use Vicks Vapoßub. It's Vapoßub Steam —and it brings relief almost instantly! Put a good spoonful of Vicks Vapoßcb in a bowl of boiling water or vaporizer Then... let your child breathe in the soothingVapoßub Steam. Medicated vapors penetrate deep into cold-congested upper bronchial tubes and a MAaaak bnng relief rtt/tlf ICKS

The regular meeting of Brownie troop 12 was held at the Lincoln school Wednesday. The meeting was opened with the Brownie promise. A new member was welcomed into the club, after which the meeting closed with the Brownie arch. Sandra Reynolds, scribe. Brownie troop 17 met Wednesday at. the Lincoln school. Roll was call-

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ed and dues paid. New officers elected are Cheryl Ashbaueher, president; Connie Baxter, secretary; Jane Bedwell, treasurer; sharon Sheets, scribe. Sharon Sheets, scribe. PLEDGES ARMS (Cont. From Page One) ' derM. Panyuskin in black with gold braid heard Mr. Truman’s smashing [ attack on Communist Russia as a - threat to the security and peace of ' the world. 'j Mrs. Truman and Margaret and Barkley’s kin were in the family i j circle. For all of them it was a . grave interlude in a week of person-1

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al and political celebration. The Truman’s were to have been packing this day to return to Missouri and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey was going to move into the White House : — that was the pre-election script. But it turned out otherwise. To 1 the slight man from Missouri fell the responsibility to rally free peoples against Communism. Mr. , Truman bore down hard on plans to aid the backward nations. His flat mid-western voir l ' was firm i and strong. Great talkers are often little I doers.