Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1953 — Page 3

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1953 j

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Alice V: Geimer Wed Today To John J. Brunton . At nin<e o’clock this morning, the Many’s Catholic church in this • city, was the scene of a loytely mid-winter-wedding, when Mias Alice V. Geimer walked down the (khite carpeted- aisle on the arm. of her father, who gave her in iharriage, 'to becon?e the bride of John J. .I Brunton. • ‘ ’-. \j, ?,< Mr. and Mr|s. Herman Geimer, of refute 5, are the parents of the bride and the bridegroom is theson df Mr. and Mrs. John J. Brunton-* pf 109 South Fourty street: The Very Rev. Msgr. J.J. Seimetz, pastor, solemnized the nuptial high mass j and double ring ceremony before an altar beautified* with bouquets of white -gladiolus, and pink snapdragons, flanked on either side with pahps find candelabra. An organ musicale by Sister M. Agnes Cecille, organist, preceded the vows and the men’s choir sang the St. Joan of Arc mass. “Ava Maria*dwas sung at the offertory and as“the bride placed 'ia bqhquet at tb® altar of the Blessed Virgin, they sang “On This Day, Oh Beau- , tiful Mother.” Miss Geimer was charming iri a chapel length bridal dress of white Slipper satin and chantilly lace, featuring a 'Stand-up-collar, edged in seed pearls, and the fitted bo-\ ’dice had long lace sleeves, which, tapered to points over her Artists. The bouffant skirt was <?©mple- ' mented with an apron effect of lace, outlinted with accordion J pleat-' -ed nylon tulle, A satin sweetheart bonnet overlaid with lace was studded with miniature steed ( pearls and caught het two 'tietted veil of

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stye. illusion. Her white prayer bbok was topped with a purple throated' orchid. The Misses Vera and Agnes Geimer; sisters of the bfide, were maid of hbnor and bridesmaid respectively. tin identical st.vled gowns of ice Hue and American Beauty rose: The bodices were strapless; adorned witjh shuffle lace and worp unlder bolero jackets with stand-up-collars and gauntlets of lace. Their full'skirts were beautified with two patiels of accordion pleated nylon ttrile extending down the! front and tjheir headpieces were bands of matching satin with pert veils; Nojsegays of mixed spring flowers made up the bouquets. - , Padl Brunton, Fort Wayne, attended -his brother aS best man. Ushers were Philip Brunfon,'brother bf the grooni. and Richard Gage, L brother in-law of the bride. \ Mrs. Geimer was present for her daughter’s mayrigge! in a black faille dre.ss with a jacket of blended Shades of gkey and she completed her attire with winter white accessories. Both mothers had corsages of red roses Immediately following the wed-; ding, a: breakfast was served at the Fairway restaurant to the bridal party and immediate families. I From tw<j> until four o'clock this afternoon, the couple will greet guests at a re.-eption at the Knights of Colu nbus tall. The bridal .-table will be lali 1 with a white linen cloth and a three? fiered cake, topped vdth a (miniature .bride; I and groom. -wifi-form the ceiitetpieye. Completing the. appointments will be white tapers, surrounded with huckleberry foliage. f Later. when the couple leave for a jedding trip of unannounced destihatiop. the nt w Mrs. Brunton yrili don a bronzje colored faille suit dress with dolmann sleeves and a large gabardine collar, styled with a fitted skirt. She will complement her outfit with broivn accessories anda blue topper, with the oirchid from het bridal bouquet as her corsage. Mrs. Brunton is a graduate of Decatur Catholic high school and a member of'the focal chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority. She is employed in the offices of Central Soya'compgnV. Her husband grad- . uated from Decatur Catholic' high school and. attended St.' Joseph i College, Rennselear. He is now employed by the Northern Indiana Public Service company in Fort Wayne. After January 24. this cOuple will be at home in that city at : 730 West Creighton avenue.

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JANUARY \ BY HAPPY HOME MAKERS Eleven members land three guests were present foH' the' January meeting of the Hfopy Homemakers club, when: thegfrroup met' with Mrs. Wilbur Stanfe-. The song of the monah, ‘‘Home Sweet Home” \ opened !ypue sesion and roll call followediwith each person present answehlig with a favorite winter hobbyiglpevotions were in charge of Mij|, , Amelia Miller, who also read Miss Beulah ‘ as guest speaker, spoke on her ||pcent trip to Germany and showed pictures ,of her tour. Mrs. Stanley was assisted by the presitfent. Mrs. Dwight Schnepp, in Msrving refreshments. jB: \ MARY CIRCLE MEEfj WITH MRS. EARL A EXAMS Members of the Mar Circle of the Presbyterian ch|gch met Thursday afternoon fori| heir January meeting with Karl Adams as the hostess. D. Eng,eler, chairman. meeting with prayer, followedhvith Mrs. Dale Moses presentingblhe devotions. using the first l«&on from the hook, “Christ is Ydß” “Mis Florence” was grjen as the lesson by Miss Dugan from the book, “Accent Living.” Officers were elected dr* follows during the business cochairman, Mrs .Phil M’asklin. secretary. Mrs. IR. E. Glendti iping and treasurer. Mrs. John Del ()ss. An impressive metnori j was offered during the evening j by Mrs. Bert> Haley for Mrs. Rf ph Stanley. Assisting the s durihg' the social were Mrs. Jaji es Elbterson and Mrs. R. E. penning. PROFESSIONAL WOMKH HOLD DINNER PARTW A six thirty dinne^ - mq ting was held Wednesday evenitji i by the Busiriess and Profession® Women at the Legion home. Taltfe decorations consisted of flower bouquets, flanked with tapers. Mrs. Wdunita Schafer, sijresldent, presided oyer the shortifhusiness session, following the dirater. Mrs. Sfarjorie Rentz, guest sj&aker of the evening and gave an interewing talk on national inflation wieKihelpful suggestions on national and balancing the b.udgeti|ißhe climaxed her educational talk telling why inflation is the natiM’s number one enemy. ;|Ki tors. Clo Parrish was |E; charge of the program. Guest h||ght will be observed by the at t|ie February meeting. A ; J# .

GIRLS GUILD IN MEETING RECENTLY ]| The Eva'hgte.licai|Knd Reformed church Girls Gull t met recently with Roselyn Mathey with Faith Ann Settlage as let Mr. The meeting opened with thm'call tb worship by Miss with group ginging. Hi The lesson was presetitpft by the, leader with several taking part. The hymn, “OTJesus I have Promised" was then; Mug and a solo followed %y Nyla A'j-od. The \ Lord's Prayer recited by the members and installation of the new officers held. A®usiness meeting conducted, bj the Resident climaxed the session. ip . HOLY CROSS GROUP ' j; [ IN RECENT MEETING* * Mrs. Karl Schnbpp wai mostess* to members of the Holy C oss Discussion club which, met; Recently with Mrs. Ellen Lengerich! |>s .chairman of the program. i | Prayer to OuV Lady Good Council opened the sessibn|jollowed with questions answeifid from the question box. An paper was given by! MrsL'ftLengerich and the meeting closed with the recitation of the rop&ry for pelace. t fei ALL-DAY SESSION BY LADIES AID 'I > Twenty-four members Ad one child were present for thrall day ‘meeting Thursday of th®iLadies Aid of Union dhapel churiakat the church. A pot-luck dinner As served at noon and d followed. I Mrs. Harvey\ Koos, pfpsldent, was in charge, while M Florence Bauman and Mte. Eki, Chase led in group singing. Mrlj C. O. Brown gave readings or f|fripture and Mrs. Addie in prayer. • * ;;»• Next Thursday, the gr«p will meet again for work day. 3ffi*s. Omer Herriman dismissed t» meeting- 11;! W FEDERATION OF CLUB® MEETS FRIDAY AFTERNOON Friday afternoon, the Federation of. clubs of Decatur met wfih Mrs. Arthur R. Holthouse for a&egular meeting. The president, Gerald Durkin, wai in charga|of the business offdled the club prayer. - H' f The group purchased 0 (Christmas $5 seal bond and w| again place two books entitled ! ndlana Club Woman" and "Generi Federation Club Woman” in thj 'library this year. 'J ;; . , Mrs. Lowell Smith, flk guest speaker for the afternoonjflve an

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iiiterpsting paper on “Familj(’Living." which was well receivw, Hostesses for the prograna||werfe Mrs. Bek Haley and Mrsi G. Itemy Blerly of Decatur Honte|*Ec,(> Gnomics club, and . Mrs. Viliam Neadsfinp and Mrs. Glen Sipaadt Os the Friendship Village ’’ , . (Kirkland twp. w. c. T.p. in Recent meeting J j! /Members of the Kirkland TpwnpiD W. C. T. U. met tHe Rev. and, Mrs. John De toiler, along with the Antioch Missißiary Society. Group hinging begdjf’the program and was led by |Ed.na Shady.-' g. V Scripture readings were py Mrs. Detwiler and prayer Wfred b£ Mrs. Edith Houck. ident. Vickie Stoneburner, ptiteided over the business session. 'A. humorous reading. “Bhe illadn’t Been Asked.’i was presented by Mrs. Mary Yake and the le|son on prohibition and repeal cdssed by Mrs. Edna Shady, ffi ■ . . ' . J Gecatur group WITH MRS. SCHMITjc \ I Several new members and gdfsts were present for the recent dieting of the Decatur Home Deiltonstratipn club, when the group with Mrs. Frank Schmitz. # • Miss Beulah Bertsch 'vrasißlho guest speaker and provided a i»ost interesting program with pictures', and her talk cohcerning her trip to Germany. S -, £heer sisters were revealed snd the club voted to reveal new names at the Christmas party. Mrs. Gerald Durkin received-the door prize, February 18 is the date for thd next meeting with Mrs. Gilbert Stickler. The Jesson will be on irthects and homie; accessories. Assisting the hostess for ( the occasion were Mrs. Alva Buffenbdrger, Mrs.' John Moore, Mae Butler and Mrs. Gilig. —■ FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE CLUB MEETS THUR'/DAY The first meeting bf the new year was held Thursday afternoon by the Friendship Village Home Economics club .and began with Marjorie Carver giving the hisfory of 5 the song of the month, “Home Svfeet Home". ' Lula Raudenbush read scriptureand the club creed and roll pail was answered. New books were taken care of and routine business w-ds conducted by the president, Dpllie Bauer. The lesson was pVesehted by leaders Norma Luginbill and Blanch Bryan, on inseqt control, which was of interest to; the group. , ' Twenty-eight members and four children were served itefreshments by the hostesses], Mrs. William Nteadstine, Mrs. Herman Girod. Mrs. Paul Burkhart, Mrs. Charles Bupkhart and Cidra Dolch. Mrs, Georgia McMickaels was awarded the door prize for the afternoon.

LINCOLN SCHOOL PJ T, A. MEETING HELD THURSDAY A brief business meeting was held Thursday evening, when the Lincoln school P. T- A. met at the school. The Rev. ,F. H. Willard gave the, invocation\ ami a movie entitled "Fears of Children” yas shdwn and proved most interesting. Mrs. Edward Wiert led the discussion of the film, dealing \witli incidents in a five year old’s life, and how parents can develop fekrful; emotions. A group of interested parents participated- in an animated discussion. PROfIiT AND PLEASURE GROUP MEETS WITH MRS, SMITH f A tecent meeting of the Profit and pleasure Home pemokstratiofi club was held with‘ Mrs. Harvey Smith, and began yith group singing; (followed by the club creed repeated in unison. « L ■MrS. Boyd Stepler read a psalm during the devotional period, and, a short business session was conducted by- the president. The lesson on insect control was given by Mrs. Leonard Schwdller and Mrs. Bernard Lengerich showed an interesting film on breast cancer. .Mrs, KauJ Bahner of Monroe, was a guest at the meeting. Refreshments were served during the social hour by the assistd by tors; Chester Shoaf and Mrs. Wid Michels. Seventeen members, one guest and four children-were present for the occasion. MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS IN PARISH HALL Mrs. Ray McDougal opened the meeting of the Zion Lutheran Missionary society recently with devotions; followed with impressive ih* stallatlon of new officers, who «re as follows: Mrs. Herman Dierkes, Mrs. Pahl Conrad, vicepresident; Mrs. Charles Stuckey, secretary; and Mrs. Henry Kruckeberg, treasurer. ; A business session was in charge of the president, folloying with a paper, of interest efltltleiS: "Flovfera and Plants of the Rtble", by Mrs. George Rentz. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. Phil Mrs. Ed Bauer, Mrs. Herman Krueqkebterg and Mrs. Ray McDougal.

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Society Items for day's pub> [ lloatlon must be phoned In by \ 11 Am. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Kathleen Terveor Phono 3-2121 ’ \ I SATURDAY • Bake sale. City hallj Junior class of D. C. H. S., 9 a.m. Cafeteria supper, Delta Theta Tau, Elks home, 4-7:30 p.m. MONDAY ' Past President’s parley, Mrs. Ralph E. Roop, 7:30 p.m. V. F. W„ Pot-luck supper, 6:30 p.m., Initiation, 8 p.m., V. Fl W. home. Adams County chorus, Monroa school, 7:30 p.m. Research club, Mrs. W. L. Linn, 2:30 p.m. ■Monmouth P. T. A. Mothers study‘club, Monmouth school, 7:30 P-m. J ‘ ' c Jolly House "Wife Home Ec., Pleasapt Mils school, 7:30 p.m. Adams Central P. T. A., school, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY \ Loyal Daughters class, Mrs. Clarence Smith, 7:30,Decatur Garden club, Mrs. William Affolder, 2 p.m. -> C. L. of C. Society, Pot-lUck supper, C. L. of C. hall. 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Ruralistic study club, Mrs. Fred Ulman, 8 p.m. Xi lota Psi, postponed one week. Pleasant Mills P. T. A., Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p.m. Historical club, I Mrs. Homer 'Bittner. 2:30 o’clock. I-ad les Shakespeare club, Mrs. Franklin Franz, 2:30 THURSDAY \ Past Matron and Patrons pf Eastern Star, Masonic hall ? 6:15 p.m., stated meeting, 7:30 p.m. Women of Moose, Formal initiation, 7:30 p.m., Officers, 7 p.m. Moose home. \ —— ; "j' I -',\ ’ LADIES FELLOWSHIP IN MEETING THURSDAY Thursday' evening, j the Ladies Fellowship of the Missionary church met for a rpgplar meeting with twenty-one members, nine guests and four children attending, | A ■ i | , A hymn, "Send th| Light and Jesus Saves”, was sung and Mrs. Welty used this as hfer topic for the session. H : The Remainder of the program was spent in teewing and knotting a comforter. Esther Steinman closed with prayer. The February meeting will be held with Mrs. Virgil Bixler. REITER ENCAMPMENT HOST FRIDAY EVENING The Reiter Encampment ?14 of O. O. F. Lodge was host Friday evening tp the district' groups consisting of Adams. Wells, Blackford and Jay CbUnties. A degree staff of Encampment 16 of Fort Wayne toksj present, as were subh distinguished guests as Howard Clark, Center, grand master of Ipdlaha; Herbert Eckhouse, Anderson, grand patriarch; Oscar Harbor, Kort Wayne, district deputy, grand' master of district 9; Jessie Haihes, Liberty Center, district deputy grand master of this area; Charles Bobo, Anderson and James LfeVerton, Foft Wayne, past grand patriarchl 96 years did and who hds the distinction 6jf having bepn able to, be present for all meetings in the state, having been a member of the Huntington lodge the past 75 years, , ' \. • Portland will be the scene of the next meeting on June 2. A social hour followed the session, in the club rooms. ! BAPTIST CLASS MEETS FRIDAY EVENING The Baptist church social rooms was the scene of tjhe Phileathea class meeting held Friday evening with Mrs. H. N. Shroll, Mrs. Hila Murray' and Hjejen. Reynolds as hostesses. I I ! Mrs. Robert Hammond offered prayer to open the (session, and the president, Miss Nancy Fields, presided over the short business meeting. Mrs. Maude Merriman, program leader, gave the devotions and;Mrs. Shroll gave an interesting report on the ihtetory of ttye Hass, written by Mrs Ocie Lane, stating that, it was organized in 1915, making it 38 years old. Next a poem, written by Mrs. Worth man, was read in honor of Rek and Airs. Hammond, by Mrs. v Cal Peterson. Ah auction sale, Conducted*]by two able auctioneers from Fort Wayne was field with a total of ,$12.75 collected. Grand total for the evening amounted to $21.15. Climaxing this program was a farewell address by Mrs. Hammond "With responses, given by the class members. >» \ | The Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Order of Eastern Star will be honored ,at a pot-luck supper Thursday evening at six-fifteen o'clock in the Masonic hall.. A regular stated meeting will follow at •even thirty o’clock. Members are requested* to bring their own table service. [ ''—' I'..

Christian Education Week Being Planned A week of Christian education, Jan. 19-23, will be observed* at the Wren, 0., Evangelical United Brethren church,- \ There will be two class periods, at 7:45 and B:SQ p. m. The first class, “The Effective Adult Glass.” will be led by the Rev. Don HX>ehstettler. director of Christian education of the Ohio Sandusky conference; “The Home and Church Working," by the Rev. Albert Straley, pastor of the Wood Chapel E. U. B. church; "Personal Evangelism," by tfle Rev. Donald Martin, pastor of the Wren E. U. B. church; and “Fundamental Beliefs for Youth,” by Mrs. Waldo Bennett. A chapel period, audio visual kit, will be held at 8:25-o’clock. The second period will include “How to Strengthen the Sunday ijichool,” by Rev. Hpchstettler; lets, by Rev. Straley; Revelaions, by Mrs. 'Bennett; young people’s Bible eburse, Rev. Martin. n The classes are open to the pub*lie with a 25-ceHt registration fee, A group rally of the Van Wert E. U. B. district will be held at the Wren church Jan. 25 with a carry-in supper at 5: 30 p.m., group meetings at 6:30, and the Rev. James R. Davis, Mansfield; O:. speaker at the 7:30 meeting. The group youth fellowship will be in charge. Officers are Arlene McClure, president; Shirley Smith, secretary-treasurer, and Rev.. Martin, pastor counsellor. Members of the Past President's Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening at seven thirty o’cJock with Mrs. Ralph E.. Roop, A pot-luck supper will be held Monday evenink at six thirty o'clock at the V. F.. W. hall for the post, auxiliary and their families and at eight o’clock, a meeting and initiation will be held by the auxiliary. Mrs. Fred Ulman will be hostess to the \Ruraliktic study club Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. - — The Adams County chorus will held practice at the Monroe school Monday evening at seven thirty o’clock. I I Formal initiation for a class of candidates will be held by the Women of the Moose at the Moose home Thursday evening at seven thirty o’clock. Officers are asked to meet at jjeven o’clock, as well as all officers, escorts and committee chairmen, for practice foir the mid winter conference. ' Child Care chairman Helen Lieclity will be in chatge of chapter night program. XJ lota Psi sorority members have postponed their meeting to a week from Wednesday. Members are asked to please note the change. The Pleasant Mills P.T.A. will meet Wednesday evening at seven thirty o’clock at the school. Miss Beulah Bertsch Will be guest speaker and show pictures on her trip to Germany. 'A

Admitted: W. H. Haggard, Decatur; Mrs. Elmer Dale Johnson. Geneva. Dismissed: Herman Braip, Decatur; Susan Kay Zeigler, Berne; Orley Barkley, Decatur; John Weigel. New Corydbn; Mrs. Richard Miller, \ Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Menno Sprungei* .<f Monroe, are the parents of a baby boy, -weighing 6 lb's;. 11 oz.. and born at 9:05 p. m. Friday at the hospital. I M -I At 4:35 a. m. today, a baby girl, weighing 8 tbs., 14 oz., was born to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Snyder at the hospital. Dr. and Mrs. R. K. Parrish will be ih Cincinnati, Ohio next week, Dr. Parrish will attend a clinical session of the American college of surgeons. A new enzyme product Id white powder form speeds Up fermentation processes In curing coffee, cutting to eight hours the natural fermentation which has formerly taken from 24 to 36 hours. TAKE PLENAMINS Smith Drug Co.

____ t MaWW WhKIP 1 SI * A»» J 9 - PVT'. AND MRS. LEONARD EGLY were united ih marriage in a double ring ceremony solemnized in the parsonage of the Zion Evangelical apd Reformed church, with the Rev. William C. Fellter officiating. The bride was tke former Betty Fegley. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fegley of 408 North Second street. Pvt. Egly is the son of * Mrs; Alviif-JSgly of 115 Scheiinann street. He is now serving with the-army overseas and his wife is residing in this city. / —Photo by Anspaugh

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