Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 48, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1950 — Page 3

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SORORITY CHARTER HAS FLEDGE, CHRISTMAS HARTY Epsilon Sigma chapter nt B» tn Figm* Phi sorority held their for imU initiation and Christmas party Wednesday evening. A three course dinner wax nerved al the Fairway Restaurant, where tables were deeorated with a miniature Chrlatmaa tree, evv-rgreep and brightly color <d ornaments Tall lighted taper* completed the appointments, and clever favor* and place cards mark ed the place dt each guest Christ max music was played during tire dinner hour. Following the dinner, pledge xervice* and the ritual of jewels Was held at the home of Miss Hetty Weber Mrs Eugene Hearn con ducted lhe pledge services for Mrs Carl Gottschalk and Mrs Cornelius Heimer. The ritual of jewels cere mony was conducted by Miss Irene Braun. vice-president, for Mrs. AL Orltner and Mrs. Von Stauffer-, FOR ALL SPECIAL NAMES / ON TOUR LIST ... I .-x' MOTHER . FATHER HUSBAND > WIPE SISTER . BROTHER SONS • DAUGHTERS AUNTS . UNCLES _ NEPHEWS . NIECES GRANDMOTHERS GRANDFATHERS IGRANDOAUGHTERS GRANDSONS /HTflfi BOYS and GIRLS SWEETHEART . DARLING | NEIGHBORS - SPECIAL FRIENDS I FRIENDS ACROSS THE MILES 1 MINISTERS . MHESTS THE BOSS *'EMPLOYER I ANDJiANY OTHERS! I NoHkMie Dnt{ I

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. <WBs were exchanged around a wrWchrlstma* tree and Mis* Ruby ‘ Miller took piaWres during the evening. The group sang a number of Christmas tarols., accompanied at the piano hy Mrs. Glen Custer , At a later hour refreshments were served by Miss Weber, Mrs. Max Moser and Mrs. Nlible Nicvrlemu*. MRS. GENTIB HOSTESS TO DUTIFUL DAUGHTERS Mhs. Ralph Gentle was hosiers tor the annual Christmas mewtln.t of the Dilllful Daughters claaa ol Bethany Evangelical United Brethren Church recently. The potluck supper was served at six thirty O'clock. A large Christ r*as tree and Other seasonal decorations were used in the entertaining rooms and candles and evergreen appointed the table. ■ --■■■---' "Mr*. Eugene Runyon, teacher of the class, led the devoiioas. During the business session the following officers were elected: Mrs Howard Eley, president: Mrs Arthur Baker, swretary-ttvasuref.. The gift exchange was’then held and .the group saftg a number of Christmas carol* Mrs. Hrk-e Roop was the assisting hoatex*. SHAKESPEARE CLUE IN MEETING WEDNESDAY Members of the Igtdlea Shakespeare club were entertained at: the home of Mrs Bertha Rice on Wednesday afterniam. The meeting opened with the club collect and roll call was answered with current events. Mr* D H Erwin, program leader, reviewed "The Peabody Sister* of Salem." by Louis Hill Thorp Mrs. Erwin traced the history of lhe famous sisters tn a very" Interesting manner. Elisabeth, the oldest of the Sliters, remained a spinster Maty became the.-Wife-of Horace Mann, ihe great -educator, and Sophia, the wife of Xathanlet Hawthorne. Mrs Erwin remaiked that U>author must have spent years Searching through old record*, journals and family treasures to bring her readers so many historic. sentimental and amuxing situations com erning the sisters. Their lives wSre so entwined with culture, ait and all forward looking movements of the limes In which they lived th-it the story makes for delightful reading During the social hour delicious candies were served by the. hostess

SHACKLEVS TO OBSERVE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY •Mr. and Mr*. Samuel K. Sha' klry of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of thia city, will observe . their fiftieth Wedddint anaivorsary Dec. It. Mr* Carl A. Fr*y of St Mary*, township, a daughter of the «-eiehrants, said that a card, shower ' was being planned for her parent* She explained that her mother had lieen an invalid for the past five years. Friends are asked to rememher the rouble with greeting cards. Mr and Mrs. Shackley were horn in Root township. They also lived in Hoot and Washington townships. liefore moving to Bryan, where they engaged in farming until a few years ago. Mrs. Shackley'* maiden name was .Human'ha Sheets. They were married In Hoagland by the Rev. Ralph Jones, pastor of the Methodist church. They moved from this county about thirty years ago. Besides the daughter in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Shackley have two other children. Mrs. V. C. Luts of Walled ladie. Mieh. and Dale Shackley m flearbern. Mirb. They have twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren KIRKLAND LADIES CLUB INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS The annual Christmas party and installation of officers of the Kirkland Ladies club was held Monday evening al the Adams Central high school- Forty five member* answered roll call with a family Christmas tradition Six guests were present. “ ” The meeting opened with singing. "Hark The Herald Angela Sing." lieyotlnas were given by Mr*. Dwight Roth. The following officer* were then installed by Mis* Anna K. William*: ' President. Mrs Albert Belneke; vice president. Mr* Ralph Free!*; secretary-trewsurgr. Mr* Walter Conrad; assistant «e< retaryrtreasurer, Mrs. Franklin Fruchte; Press reporter. Mr* Harold Barger; chorister. Mr* Ed Arnold: leaders. Mrs. Millon Hoffman, Mrs. Dortha ShadT- alternate leadv-r - • Mr* ; Gwcir Brown and Mrs. Sam Yager Mis* William* showed picture* aiid spoke regarding the, work, of Miss Rose Marie Hunt, home demonstration agent from Germany. Mr* Ralph Freel* and Mr*. Lloyd Byerly were appointed to assist Mrs. Reed, teacher of home economic* at Adam* Central, In 4-11 club work Following the gift exchange an interesting program was prexenled Hostesses for the meeting Were Mis. Yager. Mrs Richard Gerlier. ■Mr*. Ruth. Mrs Ernest Longenbetxer Mrs. pari Martin and Mrs Ethel Grindstaff.

RHILATHEA CLASS HAS DINNER LAST EVENING Twenty members of Ihe Philathe. class of the First Haptist Christmas p ETA BHIINI DATE church were entertained at a lovely Christmas parly last evening In the church social room*. A threecourse chhkm dinner was nerved at six thirty o'clock by Mrs Helen lleynolds. Mrs Edna Htrickler and Mrs. Joim Metzger. The tables were attractive with seasonal rlec- - nt Atilnin Mrs C. E Hell was program leader for the .evening. Mr* Mil- - W* -the Chnetmas fra'iow-nl with prayer 'by Mrs Rolu-rt Hammond Mrs. Metzrer played two piano .elections ! An article from Reader* Ittgest. ' entitled "The t’ndrlivered Letter. wan read by Mrs C. E. Peterson and Mrs Hell gave the traditional Christmas poem. ■ "The Night Be fore Christmas." A contest on th* poem was held and the prize won by Mrs. Hammond. | The gift exchange was conducted In a "Stop the Music" fashion and the meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer I The table committee was composed of Mrs. Alva Baker. Mrs Kuby Roth and Mrs Wilbur Stan ley CHRItTMAg DINNER HELD AT B. R. W. CLUB MEETING I The Business and Professional Wmnen's club met at the American 1-egion home Wednesday evening for Its Christmas dinner party. Tables were beautifully decorated with evergreen, red taper, and small ornamental Christmas trees. A large potted Poinsett, was used a. the centerpiece. Individual favors marked the places of the guests. Following the dinner a double sextet, composed of ruemlrerS from the G. <E Aeolian choir. presented' a program of Christmas carols An exchange of gifts was enjoyed and Mrs Herald Eady and Mrl t'arl Lose received the dour prUes. " The president. Mias AMR K. williams, conducted a business meeting. During this time a donation was made to the Good Feb lows club by each member precoat Hostesses were Miss Fern Pass water. Hies Hilda Morehouae. Miss Marcia Martin. Miss Dorothy Schutnm, Mrs. Lose. Mrs George Rentz Mrs. H. P: Schmitt. Mrs Leo foepie and Mrs Richard Parrish PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN CHRISTMAS PARTY Ihe Presbyterian Wothen'a Aseuaiation bold. ..their annual

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,<4l V »■ , ■''J <- MRS. KARL H. BEER was the former Miss Ruth Margaret Kimble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kimble of this city liefore her re cent marriage. The Rev. Howard Heer, of Wichita. Kansu*, brother of lhe groom, performed the ceremony at St, John's Evangelical and Reformed rhureh ut Vera Crux. The couple are residing in Wausau. Wisconsin

11 a. m. (Saturday StSS a. m.) — Phen* 3-3121 — SATURDAY llrthiuty E C.B church children * practice, basement ebiMrea at 1 pat . Mr. Eh hanauer's ctaM. i; 45 pm - Bethany E.V R. Indies AM bake sale and bazaar, city hall. B am. SUNDAY Rurallstic Study club Christmas party. Mrs Joseph Heimann. A p m MONDAY Holm Community Organization Chriatdias party. Bobo aUuml. S3U pan. Dramatic Department Christ mas party. Mrs. D’ Hwrdette Custer 7:30 p.m. Rosary Society of .St Mary's church Chrislruax party. C. L of C hall. 7:3* pm. __ Klo-Kan Sunshine' Giris Christmas party K of P borne. ?:3V p.m. = Research <lub Christmas men'ing. Mr* lasi Baylors, 2:M> pm. Adams Central P.T.A . grade school buflillng. l Monroe. 7 3d pm. TUESDAY Tri Kappa sorority Christ ma* meeting. Elks homer b p. tn. Inion chapel Young Married Peoples class, potluck supper. . Loyal Daughters class of Bethany diurch. Mrs: Of-bige Hamma. E: Su pm tiecatur Garden Club. Mr*. Hom. er I»wer. It; 30 pm. Mt Tabor W.S.C.B. Christmas party. Hobo school. <Mp.ni. Catholic. Imdiea of Columbia. C. L of C hall. <:.K) pm Eta Tan Sigma sorority Christ mas party. Fairway Restaurant <:So pm

WEDNESDAY Delta Theta Tau will pack Good Fellows boxes at fire Hation, 7 p. ni. decode club night shift party. Zion Lutheran church, it noon decode club day shift POCy, I Zion Lutheran church. g:3O p m Phi lota XI Christmas party and potluck supper. Mka home. *:3O p.m. Ijvdles Fellowship of Missionary church. Mrs. Everett Sheets. 7 p.m. Jolly Housewife Home Keoeom lea club Christmas party, Bobo school, 1(1 a m. THURSDAY Delta Theta Tau will pgek Good Fellows- boxes at fire station. 7 p. ut. . , - Phoebe Bible class of Zion E. and R chart h. church social rooms S p. m w omen of Moose formal Initiation Moose bom*. 7.30 p.m Christmas party Wednesday evening at the church. Holiday greetings were extended by the groatdeni. Mrs J F. Sanmaen A play entitled, "Chrieunaa Brorywhere." written by Mro Dayton Swlc*ard. waa proaentod to , the ntentitera and their gvoece The prologue waa given by Mra John Spaulding and the cant of charac ten included Mn. Jack Knudsen Mn. Frank Wraight. Mn. Fred Smith. Mn Robert Gay. Mias Mir tlyn Knudsen and Mn. Thomae StallbauM. Mnalc tor the play was presented by Mra Carrie Haabold at the organ, and Mn. J. Clark Mayclin was soloist n Dedkatloa of gifts for the mem ben of the Gary Good Neighbor hood House. HUlcregi, Clfatoii aa<|

N'atHinal Mission School* followed After a brief business session, installation services were held for lhe following officer*, president, Mrs. Roliert Macklin; vice-presi-dent, Mr*. James Burk: secretary. Miss Elizabeth Peterson. . These officer* will serve with Mr*. Royal Friend, treasurer, and Mrs. Roscoe Ulendening. -assistant secretary At the close of the'meeting re tresbmenls »>r» served from ■ a beautiful table/ decorated wft|r Christmas appointments MemBern Os the Naomi i'lri l* were in chaiku. . . . - UNION CHAREL HOLDS FAMILY NIGHT FRIDAY The t'-nion Chapel church held a family night program at the church Friday evening The potluck supper was served at six thirty o'clock by the Ladies,Aid. wliu Mr*. Harvey Koo* as chairman Thl* was the annual Christina t party for trtte families of the church and a nu-ni>er of gifts were presented to the pastor, the Rev. I. T I Norris and his family. | Several Ctiristnias carol* were i*ung by the group and Rev North) gave a abort talk MAGLEY WOMENS GUILD RREBENTB PROGRAM The Magley Women's Guild pre seined a Christmas program I" seventy four mem tiers and guest last Bunday evening al the Magley < hur< h Mr*. Ella Hcherry sas-pro-, gram chairman. Mrs Mary Egley and Miss Caro--lya Kgley -m»» -the opening —selection. "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear' and -■ . Clutetinas tatde**., was presented. Helen Berry was the narrator and Florence Bielierich and Vera Jane Adiun were JoseplT and Mary. During the first scene a quartet, coujposed of Mrs. Scher ry. Mr* Egley. Mr*. Elsie Peteit and Mr*. Beulah Hrurtteman, sairt "Bilent Night." In the second ..scene, "Noel." munic wa* provided by the Strahm Slaters trio Mis* Violet WalcLe' sang a solo. "Bethlehem’s Star" a.id carols were sung by the group Following installation of officers ' Mr* Elmer Peter* conducted lhe i business meeting Refreshment* I were served at the close of the

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I evening in lhe church l>a*c,men'. uppropria'ely det-orated lit keepm ■ with season ——- — The- committee in charge was Mr*. Scherry. Mrs Berry. Mr Irene Bluhm, Mf* Kate florae. Mrs Adam. Mrs Virginia Bmitley and Mr*. Bleberi. h Mis* Fan Hi<» served as assist ant hnetes* for lhe meeting of the Tri Kappa Associates, held tl I* week at the home ol Mr*. Wa’ter Krick. Mis* like's name wa* uaintentionally omitted in the a<< <«unt of the party. The Phoebe Bjbje class of the Zion Evangelical ami Reform'd church will have a Christma* party and fifty cent gift ex< har.xe Thursday evening. The meeting, will lie held at the church at eight o'clock. ! The Young Married People* < lass of t'niun Chapel church will hol t their party Tuesday evening, potluck supper will be served ;n the church basement ,al six thirl/ o’clock. The Christmas meeting of Tr Kappa sorority will he held at Ils* Elks home Tuesday evening Sit eight o'clia k. Hostesses will I* Mrs Wayne Schtiepf, Mrs. Franklin Better. Mr* Jack Riine and ,Mt*« Patsy Johnson. The Loyal Daughter* class of the Bethany Evangelical Vniled Bre thren church will hold their annual Christmas exchange and pothick supper at the home of Mrs. George Hamma Timidity evening at six thirty o'clock The Decatur Garden cl«h will have a Christma* party and fifty cent gift exchange at lhe home at . Mr*. Homer Lower Tuemlay .evening at eight thirty o'clock 1 The Women ut_the. Moose will i hold formal initiation at the Moose home Thursday evening al Seven ( thirty jj'< I'dk ■OfTlcets. Wilf meet at seven o'clock

The annual CbHMMM party o' the Bolai Community Organization will lie held Monday at the Bo >o school. \ potluck supper will be held at six thirty u'. ltx k and met., tiers are naked to bring table serv Ice The Mou n I Talxvr W.K.C.S Chriaima* party ami carrj-ln supper will lie held ai the Bolav achoci I Tuesday evening nt six thirty j o’clock A fifty cent gift exchange j will be held. Mr* J F Sanmann will leave Bunday tot Faithury. Nth, to spend Cbri*tma* with her parent*. Mi and Mrs W I. Woods Mr San manh will icinalti here-irtitil W--d nesday and then proceed to Fairbury for the. holiday* Mr*. Mary Roebuck has been dismissed from the Adams county tneihorial hospital to her home *T Bo Ivo. Mr and Mrs. A Lvteb Bowen, formerly of this city, are now located in St. Petersburg. Fla. t«r the Winter’ Mr and Mr* J Ward Caltand sili spend the Christma* h-iioThy* with. Mr and Mrs. Charles Camp and family at Hanover. N II A bout the first week of the Nev Year thev will g" to Ft. Lauderdale. Fla tor n two weeks' va< a ttotl. 20% Discount on all Winter Cootn. > t Price on all Fall Millinery.—E. F. Gass Store. 2KStS

Program By Trimly Choir Sunday Hight Christmas Program On Sunday Evening The Christ ma* musical program by the choir will be held at the Trinity Evangelical Vniled Brethren church. Funday evening at 7.30 o'clivek inland Neum of Berne is the choir director and Harold Mumma is the organist. The pro grain follows : Organ prelude *- ' ('antique de Noel” Adam* — Harold Mumma. organ Hr. Hymn I<N "O Come All Ye -Faithful ' Th- Invocatiun. The Old Old Story - The Song of Ages' - Choir The Place—Scripture: Isike 8-1-5 "O Little Town of Bethlehem Choir and Congregation. The Tfetting 'Silent Night"Choir The Clift Scripture: Lukel C. 7 "Away In a Manger"—Solo. Mr*. Glenn Hili Call to Lie«n--“Hark, the Herald Angel* Sing Choir and Congrega tion Rejoicing "Joy to World" — Choir. - Thanksgiving-- A Period of Silent Prayer Organ interlude "Pastoral Symphony" from "The Messiah" by Handrt. „ y The Announcement --Scripture; Luke 8 U.S “While Shepherd* Walihrd" Choir and Camgrega tl.iu.

The Angels' Story latke 810-li "And There Were Shepherd*" — Choir. Visit of The Magi Matthew 8:1 18 “A* with Gladness Choir and Congregation. We Brlng-our Gift* -Organ Offer lory; "Ave Marl* Stella" Greig Call to Womhlmti Psalms >6:«. 7 CAhjtelT from TtfFnWßgiT Choir and Congregafion The ile.nedic.ticu Organ Pn*tlwd«- 'L Know that < My Redeemer Uvetb" from "The Messiah by Handel. • •.lemhets of the choir are soprano , Mrs Glenn Hill. Dorcas Davidson Bonnie Simon*. Georgia Foughty. Mr* Edward Heitsch. Mr* Marie Deßol'. and Jean Annei Pott*- alto—Mrs. I>on Cochran/ Dorco Sautbine. ixHiAnn Davidson. I Mrs. Gerald Ray. Loi* Rtrahm. and Betty Harvey; tenor — Frank Bobnke, R O Wynn. Gerald Ray. Edward DeltM-h. and Cbakner Bui lenbacbet: ba** --David Wynn. Doe Neuen. Harold Bohtike. 1-esler Sautbin'e. and MHre Bieberatlne Mr and Mr* Walter Baker are the parent* of a baby daughter, born at 1 30 a. m today at the Adsins county maahorial hospital She weighed S pounds, 3*k ottnei* JUST ONE MORE WEEK _ —to get your clothe* ready for Christmas. Call ua first thing Monday. KELLY’S DRY CLEANING Rhone 8-3M2

SAMTA CLAUS SAYEt \ \ "For Christmas > f Happiness-Give )) / HADACOi." I ft* fell haBACDI family

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GIRL SCOITS Girt Jhwt Troop 80 met Wednesday at the Llmoin *chooi Att-noaro-erneni* and busiewM Were reported i.i«h patrol worked out their for a Chriatw** pau-t;-iieat Wednesday at <:3O at friend ship circle. ■ Girl Scout Troop 1< held tbelr , meeting oo Tuesday aftar*o>«i Roll was (ailed and dues «»llect«-4 |The girls worked on Christmas present*. Refreshment* were serve! favor* Gifts for the mother* wer-> with the Giri Scout promise and lhe friendship circle. Scrib*. Kay DeEstt. Girl Scout Troop IS met Tuesday afternoon after school. The meeting opened with roll call and the troop worked on Christmas tray favors Gafts for the mothers were decided upon. Refreshment* wnserved by Sara Brunnegraf. and Carolyn Haxaett. The meet ing closed with the friendship circle. •crib*. Marilyn Jaffervo*. Girl Seoul Troop 12 met in Mr. Zerkari'a room Thursday attar achooL Christma* tree* were made and plan* were made for a Chriat ina* party to be held at MrsMagley's next Thursday afU-r school. Scribe. Sue Retrie. aww* www w ww*

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