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INGAGEMMT TOLD Mr, gad Mr*. JoMph McCoumll today anaouaced Um eugagenuuit at their youagMt daughter, Colleen, to John Grant Holler, aon of Mr and Mra. Dirk Heitor. Wedding plana have not been made. JANICE OLIVER TO WtO ON MARCH M C The enxaaemoat and approaching marriage of Mina Janice Oliver to Peal R. Hamrick, aon of Mr. aad Mrs. Samuel Hamrick of Rockford. 0., has been announced by her parent*. Mr. and Mr*. W. C. Oliver of Monroe. The wedding will take place on March 10 at ala thirty o'clock ia the Monroe Methodiet church. MUTING OF LEGION AUXILIARY I* HCLD The American Legion auxiliary held ita bdainaaa meeting Friday evening at the Legion home. Mrs. laurence Rash presided. Fifty dollars was donated to the Red Cree*, after which Mra. Byri Hunt gave a report of the adopted boy of Knightstown home. A brief talk -of the fourth district meeting, h-id Thursday In Bluffton, was made by Mrs Francis Monohan. The fourth district department officers were I honored guests at the meeting. A luncheon/Was enjoyed, followed by enterta|Cmeat la the *fterno»e That* from here attending were MA Gyri -Hunt. -Mra. Lawrence Ranh. Mm Della Parrish. Mrs. Clint Hersh, Mm Fraacle Monohan. Mrs. Ralph Roop. Mra. Glenyys Lathrop and Mr*. 0. C. Fuelling The next social meeting will he j held on March 34. initiation for for ty hew member* will take place. ST. JOMPH STUDY CLUB MCCTING HCLD The St. Joeeph study dub meet tng‘tups held recently atahe home of Mrs. Hermao Keller The study of the Mass was continued, after Which Mrs. Gerald Gage, chairman, gave an Interesting sketch of the life of St. Francis of AsslSsL The meeting closed with prpyer The next meeting will be held nn April 13 at the home of Mrs. Thomas Koltmaa — - lie ■gVLAH CHAPSL W.S.C.S. MEETS The Beulah Chapel W.S.C.B met Wednesday at the home of Mm Frank Spadu The day wan spent In sewing ' At noon a delicious pot luck dinner was enjoyed. The afternoon inaenog: <>r»-rt>d.» >Mni- 'he-grwup ■■ ->■■■ ■ —— New “Shortie* Suit '. - - X' I 7 Will <* * 1 I 9067 SiZB ’ «-» ... r ■ 1 Hlam**o *Tl7k&f£** * It’s fabulous! You get so much whoa you new this sensational new suit! Straight skirt, with hem Slit for walk-ease. and the jacket is a flared sbortieto wear with *v*rytlhng all summer long! Pattern 0047 sixes It. 14. 14. IS. te. Site Id takes 3% yds 54-inck Thia owNhmo pattern given perfect fit Complete, illustrated Sew Chart shows you every stop Send TWENTY-FIVE cents in '' < cotes for this pattern to MARIAN MARTIN, care of Decatur Daily Democrat, Pattern Dept.. P. O. Box 4740. Chicago SO. 11l Print plainly TOUR NAME. ADWtESS. ZONE. SIZE, STYLE NUMBER. It’s ready! Send test fifteen cents more for our new beautiful Marian Manin Pattern Book ter Spring. Fashion nows, one yard; skirts aad blouses, spring styles for aR the family. Aad—printed te the book—free handbag pattern '

1 ■ * I 'j| I 1 e0.,.)- iw-u ibi o*y * pmw llcation must be phoned in by 11 a a (Saturday 0:00 a. m.) Phone 10001001 • Betty Terveer , Saturday Heidelberg class bake sale, city r hall. —— Monday Boho Community organisation. ' school, 7:34 p. m. Dramatic department of Deca tur Woman's dab. Mrs. Roy Kaii ver, 7:30 p.m. i Ladles Firemen's auxiliary, Mrs. Russell Baumgartner. 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima study club, Mrs. Harold Keller, 8 p.m. Past president* parley of Legion auxiliary, Mra. V, J. Borman, S p. m. . Pythian Needle club, K. of Pr home, after temple. Tuesday Dorcas class of Bethany Evangelical U.B. church, church parlors, 7:30 pm. ... W. C. T. I’.. Mrs. Homer Lower, 3 p. m. Dutiful Daughters class of Bethany Evangelical I’. B. church. -Mrs. D. E. Foreman. 7:30 p. m. Delta Theta Tan, Elks grM'p. m. Monroe Better Home* club. Adams Central grade school, 7:30 - gMO, ..... - _| St. Dominic discussion club. Mrs. Joe Laurent, after church. Church Mother* study .club, Mr*. Jerry Ros* Rebekah lodge. Odd Fellow* hall. 7:30 p.m. Monmouth P.T.A., 7:30 p.m. Roue Garden club, Mr*. Frank Schmit*. 2 'p.m. St.. Mary's township farm bureau.. Pleasant Milla school. 4:30 p m ] > BrtVlah-Chapel ,W„X.g-Jk Mrs. . Frank Spade, all day. Wednesday Business and Professional Wo ' men's club,.Moose home. 6:30 pm. Decatur Home Economics club. : Mrs. Ralph Stanley. 2 p.m. Ladles Shakespeare club, Mrs. Milo Black. ,2 30 p.m. - Historical club, Mrs. Wilson Beery, 2:30 p in. Women's guild of St. Luke Evangelical and Reformed church of Honduras, church basement, all day. 1 , Thursday Kirkland W.C.T.V. and tn -N. Missionary society, ’ Mrs. Hare 1 Haggard, all day. i. ’ OWW’tSrtghbor* Home flcntwmkm club. Mrs. Roger Schaffter, 7 .30 p m I-adies Fellowship' of Missionary <hurch, Mrs Vlfgtj Bixler 7 p >n. Friendship Village club. v school. 1 p ni Friday . [ Adams County Federation of Club* Mrs. E W. Busche. 1 p m Happy Homemakers- club. Mrs i Harvey Sells, 7:30 pm. ‘I singing ''God Will Take Care of You " The Reautitudes were read responsively by the group lievotlons were led by Mrs Henry Briener. after which a reading, "learning Christ.'' was given by Mrs. Eugene Sommer. The meet- > Ing closed with the laird's prayer. J Those present were Mr*. Clara Ball. Mrs Russell Baumgartner. Mrs. Henry Briener. Mrs. Joe Baumgartner. Mr*. Rows Houck, ■ Mr*. Eugene Sommer and son*. Paul and Roger. Mrs. Theodore Heller Mrs August Schlickman. Mrs. D. C. Shady and Mrs Frank Spade.

PROFIT ANO PLEASURE - | CLUS MEETrtKI HEtD ■ The Marek meeting of the Profit aad Pleasure Home Economics club w» held at the home of Mrs. Ellis Convene, with Mrs. Clarence ' McKean as the assisting hostess. The meeting was called to order by th* president, after which the group sang “Blest Be the Tie That Binds," and the club prayer. Dun lag the business meeting It was decided to contribute to the Salvation army. Roll call was anawered with “some sign of spring.” Mrs. Leonard Schwaller and Mrs. Henry Heiman gave the lesson . “Disguising Your Figure Faults," followed by a white elephant auction. At a later hour, the hostesses served refreshments in keeping with Bt. Patrick's day to twenty two members and three guests. Mrs William Kohnc. Mr*. Paul Babner and Mrs. Forest Hay. Mr*. William Kohne was welcomed a* a new member Next monrh’s meeting will be held April 12 al the home of Mrs. Alton Corson. MR*. HOMER MERRIMAN HOgTIM TO W.S.C.*. Mrs. Omer Merriman waa hostess to member* of the W.S.W.B of Colon Chapel Thursday at an all day meeting. Following the pot-luck dinner, the book “The Seven Stars" wns reviewed by Mr* I-awrence Norris. Mrs. Merriman. Mrs. Florence Bauman. Mrs Wayne Troutner. Mrs - Thurman Drsw and Mrs.. NHaWiIE i lamson The president. Mrs. Bauman had I charge of the business meeting i und announced that the W S.W 8 i convention will be held on May :9. 10 and 11 at Gary. Delegates will be Mrs Bauman. Mra Williamson and Mrs., Earl Chsse. with . Mrs. Troutner. and Mrs. Norris as ' alternates.. The following ofilcer* i-were then elected;' president, Mrs ; Bauman;. JEtaL-EB*;. ' man- Schnepp: secretary. Mrs. Merriman treasurer, Mrs. Robert Workinger; secretary of spiritual life Mrs. C. O. Brown: secretary jof missionary education. Mrs. : Troutner: secretary of living link. .Mrs Warren Nldlinger; secretary , of young people's work. Mrs. Williamson. secretary.of Christian social relations. Mr*. Myron Frank; secretary of children'* wxirk’ Mra. Norris; chorister. Mrs Williamson: pianist and reporter, Mrs. I Chase. A vocal-duet "Praise His Name" was also Rung by Mrs Williamsnn and Mrs. Chase. The next meeting wJII be held at the home of Mrs. Nidlinger. : wfW Mt* Tn»S!tjnerj"»« jnjwtemnleader. WOMEN OF MOOSE MEETING .HELP. The Women of the Moose held their regular meeting Thursday evening line candidate was acI cepted for membership. Reports were received from the chairman. I who also appointed the clothes I room and sandwich committee* for the next two weeks. A donation was then made to the Red Cross: I Announcement was made of the ritual practice on March 16 at seven o'clock The next chapter night meeting and initiation will, •l>e belli on March 23 Mary K Morgan was awarded I the door prise and game prizes were won by- Dessie Howard, Dora Tiernan. Nora Bieberivh and Mildted Gay.. The Ijidies Fellowship of the Missionary church will meet at the home of Mr* Virgil Bixler. 811 North Third street. Thursday . evening at seven o'clock. ;l. <.. -

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AB Hr M -tTz iC =XT V s ‘ 'l' I ■FLv f k-> SB ‘'l ‘ W7ll I XV ■ ■••a j MR*. MARCU* *CHUELER was. before l.er recent marriage. Miss Ho Jean Grote, daughter of Mr and Mrs A if red Grote of out« 5. The groom Is the son of Adolph Schuster of route 1 The Rev. E. B. Allwardt officiated at the ceremony performed at the Immanuel Lui Imran church. The couple ia r«u»i<|lng ->n route 2. (Photo by Anspaugiil

The Decatur Home Economics duh will meet at the home of Mrs. Ralph Stanley Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. The. Affain* CoHwry Fwterathm of Clubs will hold its last meeting at the home of Mrs. K. W. Busche. Monroe, Friday. A carryin luncheon wilt he served at one o’clock, and those desiring transportation are asked to call Mra. R. C. Hersh. 830. The ' Happy Homemakers elub' will meet at the home of Mrs. ‘ Harvey Sells Friday evening at I se'ven’nTn'riy"fi'cr<M ! lF MemhrTS. are asked to 'bring articles for.,Jibe, auction. ” , The Indies Shakespeare duo will meet at the home of Mrs; Milo Black at, two thirty o'clock Wednesday afternoon Mrs. C. U. Tee pie leader, will use ns her topic "American Architecture.” '■ The Business and Professional Women will meet at the Moose home on Wednesday evening at six thirty o'clock. They will have’ as their guests several members j of the-' Chamber of- Commerce.! Glenti Hill will-be the guest sjteak,cr.: - ............J The Gimm! Neighbor* Home Ec-; onouih te < hi.b of M<mr<4 Hill, meet »f the home pC.MrWi k’ci’f ! ■ at seven‘thirty o’clock. - » An ali day meeting of the Kirkland W <’.T V. will he held at the home of Mrs Harve Haggard Thursday. A pot-inck dinner will be served Thit» will be a joint meeting with the V N Mission-‘ ary church Missionary society.* Anyone interested in joining either or both of these societies is in ; i vited to attend. In connection with the open meeting of the St. Mary's town- i I ship Farm Bureau, to tie held at 1 six thirty Tuesday evening at the Pleasant Mills school, a second Adams county showing of the film oti rabies will Ke present ] k! j>y the Alien county health officer sponsored by the Adams county health committee A .potluck supper will also be served. The Dorcus class of the Bethany I Evangelical United Brethren chu.r,rh will meet at seven thirty, o'clock Tuesday evening in the rfcur-l ch parlors. • ' Admitted: Mrs, Lewi* Bultemeivr. Prehl* Dismissed: Mr*. John T. Miller snd hshy boy: Mrs. Arthur Schlnnerer and baby boy, Willshire, O. GIRL SCOOTS Girl Scout troop 12 met Friday evening st the Zion Evangelicsl and Reformed church. After the dues were collected, the girls planned to deliver the Girl Scout cookies Monday after school. Tfie meeting was closed with the friendship circle. Bsverly Pserish, *crib«. Giri Scout troop 13 met Wednesday at the Lincoln school. Due* were paid, after which the girl* hggsn work on stencUlng. Gsmes were also enjoyed. The meeting closed with the -friendship circle Judy Gephert scribe.

—- - — l —■ — ■ — Dr. Carr To Speak Here Sunday Night Special Speaker At __Methodist Church Dr. Harold F. Carr, pastor of the Lakewood Methodist church. I Cleveland. Ohio,- will be the third : speaker in the current annual 1 Lenier serie* being conducted In ,I ; the First Metluxilst church. Sun- < day evening at 7:30 The speaker i Wjlkbe jwmtmbeMtL IP .1 K-uet»-as the one who deilyered the com"\a H Dr. Harold F. Carr mencement address in the local high school last June During the service of worship, special music will be offered by a , trio composed of Mrs. Walter Krick. Miss Helen Itaulwild and; Mrs. Milo Habegger i * Dr. Carr is a graduate of Ne-! i braska Wesleyan I'niverslty. be- ■ coming all-state football center I for two years during his stay ) there. He received his seminary; training at Boston i'rilverslty. in 1932 Tils a’.ma mater awarded him , the doctor of divinity degree Hi* graduate study has included spe- > eisl work In physical education nt the University of Illinoi* and journalism in the American University in Beaune. France Dr Carr served some 26 month* in the infantry in World War 1. I>eing discharged from the regular! army before he was 21 years of age ; , Dr. Carr not only is pastor of a congregation numbering some 4.000 members, but also finds time] to accept invitations from one or more coll-ges each year to con-, duct religious emphasis week He| speaks constantly before youth conventions, at commencement exercises. . teacher*' convention* snd youth-institutes He is also author of “Religion In Higher Education." During the Ohio State pastors' conference Dr. Carr was honored by, iHteßrelect'd as chairman. This is a group of men. j some 2,f>04 representing the major Protesatnt denominations of the state Dr. Carr also serve* a* trustee of Ohio Wesleyan I’niver slty. Mr and Mr*. Elbert Blomenberg are parent* of a baby girl, born jat 9:03 am. Friday'At the Adams county memorial hospital She ■ weighed 7 pound*. 5 1 * ounce*.

Jury Is Completed In Louisiana Case Charge Murder Os Portland Resident AleganiH*. La, March Il -(GP) wrote pvssisiri - mara witnesses today to support its argument that C, M, Landrum gad gar-, shall S. Hart beat jSsepfiMHey" of Portland, Ind, to death last November in order to rob him. After five days a l»man jury vras completed yesterday, and district attorney Ben F Thompson began the state case. Questions asked prospective jurors indicated th* state will demand the death penalty for the defendants Thompson told the jury that Landrum and Hart killed M Hey. who had bevn their co-worker in a carnival, and left his beaten body in an Alexandria rerklng lot. He said he would Introduce a* evidence a wrist watch, bearing Landrum's name, which officer* said was found near Miley's body Blanche Landruqx is also accused of the murder. But she will twirled separately after her husband and Hart £mve been tried. Officers as state witnesses robbery was the motive for the death of the 56 year-old "kiddle kar" operator. Defense attorney* tried tQ have the court stop publication of trial proceedings la newspaper* But crin-inai district judge Al Hundley refused to do so. on the ground that it would abridge the const;.utionsl guarantee of freedom of the press Harbid E Bteets returned Friday to Chicago after a several day* visit with his parents in Pleasant Mills Dr and Mrs Ben Duke, who have been Visiting their daughtei and son-in-law In Miami. Fla, the last several weeks, will arrive in . Ilecatur Bunday Dr. Duke is owner of the Royal Duke trailer camp at Miami. Ndltm r,rßnd Rte’W'' Mich , Is visiting relatives a'lui' friends here He formerly lived at Pleasant Mills Myron Sheets, -cn of Mr. anti Mrs. Boyd Sheets of Roekcrt-eh. township. Wells county, an inf»n ' tile paralysis patient st Riley hospital. ha* taken a turn tor the worse anJ his parents were summoned t< his t edslde y-«terd«y , - —- Mra K Jensen and daiuhlet/,. Pat and Kris, will arrive here Hila afternoon .'rom tlielr ho-n* inWhi- - ago for a two week's visit with h. ' paren-'s. Mr and Ms* t'ltaries Brt ncr of route 2 Mr -and M~ * Charles Lamlin will ha’vF a* their Bunday dinner Jod ' Mfg, JHHZL. Me. d-r-ot;’ of V"”. ' Mrs Juhn Elr, i and Mr and Mt Ralph W elch 'of route 3 CHURCH SERVICES ‘ I (Continued from Page Two) will sing the offertory anthen "Show Me Thy Task, by Stickles. We invite you to the service* of ouy i-huri h for worship and Inspiration The pastor's message will be i“Are We I'nprofltable Servant*?'' The evening Gospel service is ’at 7:30. The message will be “God's Perfect Rest.” Mrs. Reppert and Mrs Lehmann will bring I the special mnsli’ This service is * growing, won't you help it continue? Monday night at 6:30 the men at the church Brotherhood are to be the guests of the men of Bethswiy Church at a special dinner. Wednesday night is the prayer. 8:00 The pastor. is speaking on praise, and Bible Study hour at the hteme of Old Testament Incidents You will find a time of ' Inspiration In the prayer service This meeting will be followed by i the meeting of the teachers and ! officers of the Bible School. Wednesday night st 7 00 Is the rehearsal of Chplr IJ* ten for the affinuncemen‘t of the ' junior choir. Friday night is th* monthly meetlag of ths Phllathea Class. The time is 7:30 snd the place Is the hoaie of Mrs Harve Bhroil The assistant hostesses are Mr* Hila Murray snd Mrs. Bessie Johnson Ail members sre invited Muttman Avs. U. *. Church G*orp* E. Wsavar, paster Sunday School hour at 9:30 with Clifford Hovennan. Supt in charge Morning Worship at 10 30 “D.l Vos know*‘'~“™~’ Christian Endeavor at 4 te. will classes for all Evening Evangelistic Service at 7:30 Brother Bill Bollinger who recently entered Huntington College as a Theological Student will bring •hd evening message. Prayer meeting and choir practice, Wednesday evening at *:3O Join Mlt Shannw Ho*ierv Club at the E. F. Gam Store. 55t5(

■ ■ I HI _ : - I ' I MUTANTS PRINCtSS Margaret and baltet star Robert Hripas.nn dance at a gala ban held In London to bemeAt tbe Midler's Welle ballet benevolent fund. The ball waa organised by Oxford and Cambridge university ballet cluha f JateraaNanaU

Regular Legion Meeting Monday There will l>e a regular husihe*? meeting Monday Jar m*m!>*ra of Adams post 43; American Ix>gl»n, It was announced today by com■uander -Etotar- Daraachter , .F»o : urged all member* to attcml | Cletus A. Rumschlog J Is Graduated Friday . Cletu* A. Rumschlag. son of Mr. and Mr*. L»wts Rumschlag of| route 6 Decatur, was graduated from the Imsines* administration I department of Internstkmai Col"felF iff Ftfrt Waytrc ■wt Th* regular commencement exercise Friday.: according to Joeeph U’ Tucker. ■ vice-president of the college. I Rumschlag attended the Decatur Catholic high school where, prior to hi* graduation, he was active ; in the school band•Th* 15 students who received their diploma* from Joseph L Tu< her. vice president of the school and director of the faculty constituted the second largest graduation rla*s in international* 61*1 >’**r as a busin*** college Will Deepen Pond OnJohnwn*-Farm Tlic porid’. n jhe Hemw 3<rhn»on farm ia- St, Mary'* towns&ip Is ttviux UrMitrl .out and * ley re built, -grouad JA.,diiag,lihe"iikis" on the,site this seek and-the clay mud wa* in-ins removed from the pond It Is led' by a spring -gnd - Jrainaee from a natura 1 s-atershed Spread over more than a third of an acre, the pond will be deepened arid later stor ked with, fish,it wax reported Jokingly, a neighbor »aldi that when the improvement was completed. Johnson, who i» trustee'of his township, was going to get the big turtle from Fulk's lake near Churubusco and give the "Beast of Bunco" a new home It; Johnson's pond Johnson did not confirm the rumor If You Have Something To boll Try A Democrat Want Ad—lt Pays Join Belle Sharmeer Hosiery Club at the E. F. Gaits Store. , 55t5

I Yob Won’t Be Out of Step I Ym wo*i't be out of atop tonight or any other ° I Right with that u t*ocial dale" if you brn« J her to the Chat A Chew to enjoy either a full 1 dinner, a snack or fountain delicacies, shell ( love it! - ” f 1 CHAT A CHEW DRIVE -IN ( N. 13th St. James B. Kitchem Jr, Ower / i-' bm|

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Judge Parrish To Hear Claim Case Judge Myles F. Parrish ha* been namr-d. by a«r**m*nt of both par tie*, to hear a claim caa* in Walls / ircuit ><>urt at Bluffton Tbe caa*. 1 number 20741. I* entltlsd Franklin .! H Jamea vs the estate of Albert I Banter Jam**. ’ Attorney George C. Davis 1* at-I-urney for th* claimaar and, tbe i firm of Gordon. Edri* and Thomp--1 son represent* the estate. Judge Parrish slated that while It waa not ; Me general policy to bear cases la lourta other than hi* ow«, h» wa* i -icieptlng this appointment b*ca**.li was’ be agreement of both partis < - Tudge' Parrish will go to, the first of The week to sot a date It or hearing th* uaae Rabbit Breeders To _ i Meet Tuesday Night I, Dr Harry Hebble and Delmer Vanhorn, adult leaders, have call>l ed a meeting of'all interested 4-H and adult rabbit breeders for Tues day evening at 7 30 o'clock at the county extension'office Plans will fie discu*»ed ior organising a | county rabbit breeders association. Den 14 Cub Scouts . I n. ReceM Meeting ibn 14. Cub Bcout,».jnet recently. ;ti the homr -of the den mother. jMi- Frank Gtic .The meeting ■■ was- opened wirfr rhe' Coir pledge followed by games and refresh ' ments. it was reported today by •he■-scribe Deny Mertz- Those pre- ' sent were Ronnie Kless. liaryl Grice. Jerry Schlman and Mertx. us enlarge your favorite snapshots. We sell Eastman Kodaks and film.— Edwards Studio. ~ TF Democrat Want Ad* Bring Result*

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