Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 137, Decatur, Adams County, 11 June 1953 — Page 3

THURSDAY, JUNE 11. 1933

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MARGIE MENTER WEDS JAMES MERRIMAN Sunday evening in a candlelight ceremony in the St. Paul’s Lutheran church of Preble, Miss Margie Menter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Menter, Preble, became the bride of James Merriman, son of Mr. and Mrs, Omer Merriman of route 3. The Rev. Otto C. Busse performed the nuptials before a background of pink gladiolius bouquets, sprays of palms and lighted candleabra. F. C. Schmiege played an organ niusicale and Carl ißeinking sang "The Lord's Prayer” and "Cod Bless and Keep You” during the ceremony. A ballerina length gown was chosen by the bride for her marriage. Detailing the satin over net gown was embroidered satin rib--1 on, a fitted bodice with a net yoke, long lace sleeves which feame io points over her wrists and a full, skirt highlighted with a net hemline. \ A firfger tip veil of illusion was caught to a satin cap beautified with seed pearls. Iler only jewelry were pearl earrings, a gift from the groom. The bridal bouquet was an arrangement of roses centered with a single jfurpil orchid. Mrs. William Lehman was matron of i honor in a light green dress made similar to that Os the b.-jde as was the bridesmaid, "Mrs. Dori Haines, who wore pink. They carried yfellow and pink rose bouquets, respectively. A light blue dress with a lace bodice was worn by the bride’s mother with white, accessories. The groom's mother was in a navy blue sheer c||ess with white accents. Bother mothers had white rose corsages. Warren Kneuss served the groom as best man. Ushering were Donald Menter, brother of the In ide, and Michard Marke, cousin

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of the bride. A reception followed for approximately 400 guests at Rietdorfs Hayloft. Hoagland. A large four i tiered wedding cake centered the , bride’s table pnd was surrounded ! with greenery. Serving, the guests were Ethel Schmiege.' Evelyn Macke, Mrs. , Rose Kneuss, Mrs. Pauline JCirfch- ■ ner, William Macke and Mrs. i Oscar Bieberich. For a wedding trip of unan- ; pounced destination, Mrs. Merriman wore a navy blue linen dress . with white accessories. She is a graduate of Monmouth high school and employed at Fort Wayne Wire I Die. ’ A graduate of Monmouth high ■ school, tlie groom is an employe of the Casaid engineering depot at Now Haven. I ! The couple will reside on'route !3. I'•! ■ . - : I , C. L. OF C. TO HOLD POT-LUCK SUPPER The Catholic Ladies of Columbia i will hold at pot-luck supper in their hall Tuesday evening beginning at tax thirty o’clock. Meat and rolls will be furnished by the committee. \ . Mrs. Robert Gage is chairman and Mrs. Jerome Coffee will act I as co-chairman. Other members of 5 the committee include Joan Miller. Ann Ginley, Mary Alberding; Mary Schirack, Clara Schuirger. Mary Murphy, Vera Krugh, Helen ! Wellman. Geraldine Waiter, Hen- ! rietta Bticker, Virginia Schurger, Mary Braun. Clara Daniels, Elizj abeth Eiting and Theresa MeI Barnes. UNION CHAPEL LADIES MEET A recent all day meeting comprised of sew-ing and quilting was held by the Union Chapel Ladies Aid. The monthly t business meeting followed in the afternoon and

was in charge of Mrs. Mary STierriinah. ‘ 0 Sings were sung by the group with* devotions after this by Mrs. Blanche Bro<wn.i Election of officers took' placb with Mrs. Gladys Koos named president; Mrs. Frieel Miller, vice-president; Mrs. Ruth Walters, secretary; Mrs. Mary Merriman, treasurer. Ten members and two visitors were present for the session. PSI IOTA XI HOLDS PLEDGE SERVICE \ Impressive pledge services were held Wednesday evening by members of Psi lota Xi sorority at the Elks home for following group: the Misses Mary' Lehjnan, Nancy Kirsch, Martha Kelly, Marilyn Jaberg, Shirley Fuelling, Kar- : en Striker, Carol Elzey, Mrs. Phylj lis Haugk and Mrs. Kay Schwartz. Mrs. Clement Snell presided during the service. Tall tapers and bouqluets of flowers were used throughout the entertaining rooms. , Mrs. Reid Erekson, Cam Applegate and Don Junk gave a condensation of the play I “Elizabeth the Queen” which was well receiveld by the’ group. Later in the evening, delicious refreshments were served from a beautifully appointed table. Chhirman for the evening was Mrs, Richard Macklin. Initiation ceremonies will be conducted June 1" at! the Moose home. All dinner reservations are to be in by Friday with Mrs. Roger Borne. The Decatur W. C. T. U, will meet in the Methodist church Wesley room Tuesday* afternoon at two o’clock. All members are urged to be present. Members of the Decatur Hoihe Demonstration club will meet with Mrs. Cecil Gause Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. —f The American Legion Auxiliary unit 43 will have a regular business I meeting Friday at eight o’clock, at. the Legion home. Members are urged to attend as there will be nomination and election of officers. Tuesday evening the W. S. W. S. of Trihity Evangelical United Brethren church will meet at the church at seven thirty o’clock. Hostesses will be Hazel Schaffer, Opal Baker, and Viola Weitfelt. Jean Kelly will act as leader. Rummage Sale, basement of Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church, Saturday 9 a. m» Cots of-Bargains. I 137 t 2

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A family picnic will be held Monday evening at six o’clock at ITanna-Nuttman park hy the Methodist Night Circle. A rummage sale with many bargains will be held Saturday beginning at nine o’clock in the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. The Adams County Home Demonstration chorus will meet Monday evening at seven thirty o’clock at the Monroe school. \ Dr. Fred Schwartz of Sidney, Australia, will address the Berne Chamber of Commerce next Monday. Dr. Schwartz is a vvorld traveler and distinguished lecturer. He will speak on the subject “The heart, mind and soul of Communism.” Dale Stout, member of thte city council at Berne and a driver for Smith Brothers Furniture company, was in the midst ot the recent Michigan torriado. He sgw it coming and pulled to the side of the road and crawled under a culvert from which position he was able to watch the storm. He saw it pick up several buildings and toss them away. He was not injured and his truck was undamaged. Albert Musser, 80, of Linn Grove, will probably gain his release at the Michigan City prison. He was sentenced there for life in 1898 for the, murder of a Jay county man. His release depends on .whether a place can be’ found for him to spend his declining years. Mr. and Mrs. A. R, Asbbaucher visited in Orrville, Ohio Wednesday with the Cliff Weaver .family. Mr. and’* Mrs. Robert Raudenbush and daughter, Gloria, have moved into their new home, 615 Grant street, and invite their friends to visit them. Greg Smith'Of Montmorfence, is visiting his grandparents, Mr.*and Mrs. Hubert Tehran for the next few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Byerly and children. Barbara and Dickie of Banning, Calif., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harve Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Byerly of South Third street. ‘ Steve Gass is suffering from blood poisoning in his right foot. He stepped on a string of barb wire last Friday and the injury is giving him considerable trouble. 1 -r— . If you nave something to sell or rooms for rept. try a Democrat Want Add. It brings results.

Society Item* for today's publication must be phoned In by 11 a. m. (Saturday 6:30 a. m.) Kathleen Terveer Phone 3-2121 THURSDAY Aeoliah choir practice, -Zion parish hall, 7 p.m. Queen of Rosary study club, Mrs. Raymond Schultz,B p.m. Church of God Missionary Society, Mrs. Cal F. Peterson, 8 p.m. Woman of the Moose, Moose home, 7:30 p.tA.; Officers, 7 p.rri. Kirkland W. C. T. IT. Mrs. Ernest Tumbelson, i:io p.m. Mt. Pleasant W. S. C. S„ Church, 2 p.m. Methodist W. S. C. St, Methodist church, 2 p. m. Ladies fellowship, Missionary church, 6 p.m. • » ’ Zion E. R. Phoebe Bible class, Church parlors, 7:30 p.m.. jQO.rde* of Eastern Star, Initiation, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY « ■ , American Legion Auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p.m. * Builders class, Trinity E. U. B. church basement, 7:30 Ip.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist Willing Workers Sunday School class party, Mr. and Mrs.! Darrell Clouse, 7:30 p.m. \ < SATURDAY ! Rummage sale, Zion E. R. church, 9 a m. Teen age Dance, Flo-Kan Sun-‘ shine Girls, K; of P. home, • 9-11 p.m. H Children's practice. Presbyterian church, 1:30 p.m. MONDAY - Adams County Home Demonstration chorus, Monroe school, 7:30 p.m. Methodist Night Circle family picnic, Hanna-Nuttman ’ park, 6 p.m. I' TUESDAY Decatur W. C. T. U.. Methodist church Wesley room.* 2 p.m. Trinity E. U. B„ W. S. W. S.. church, 7 p.m, U Decatur Garden club, Mrs. O. L. Vance, 2 p.m. Tri Kappa initiation Ceremonies 2:30 p.m., tea, 4 p.m., Elks home; banquet. Fort Wayne Orchid Ridge country club, 7 p.m. *! WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration fCltzb. Mrs. Cecil Gause, 2 p.m. Psi lota Xi, initiation dinner, Moose home, 6:15 p.m, r — ■ -4 ~ 150 Tenants Flee From Apartments

Routed By Seeping Refrigerator Gas , INTDHAN.WOIJS UP .f— Some 150 tenants, some - clad, wer e forced from their apartments early today when routed by seeping refrigerator gas. Authorities said only one person was overcome 'by the nauseatin-' gas. Mrs. Hazel (M. Cook, 59, was administered oxygen by a General Hospital physician. The gas, escaping from one of three basement compressors, was detected iby Joe Powers, 52, a custodian, who sounded' the alarm, then roused tenants. iFire prevention chief Ralph R. Fender said the sulphuric gas, if taken in largedoses, could be fatal. ‘ ; “Fortunately,” he added, “everyone was warned in time. But it could have 'been serious if the quick alarm had not been given.” While tenants fled their apartments, police and firetibn, armed with gas masks, went from unit to unit, opening' windows. 'Residents were readmitted about two hours later. *\ ffLjMftTHS || ■ | Mr. and Mrs. John Parrish of route d, are the parents of a baby girl, 'born at 7:49 p. m. Wednesday at the weighing 7 lbs., 2 oa. ’ ' A baby boy, weighing 7 lbs., 4 oz., was'born to Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Kauffman of route 6, at 6:55 p. m. Wednesday at the hospital.’ Mr. and Mrs. Jacob K. Hilty of Berne, are the parents of a 7 lb., 12 oz. baby girl, who was borp today at the hospital at 6:30 a. m. OSRITAL Admitted: Mrs. Laura Etier,, Monroeville; Mrs. Hill, Decatur; Roger Longenfrerger, Decatur; Mrs. Fred Beeler, Decatur; Mrs. William Parent,. Decatur. Dismissed: Ed Newport, Decatur; Louis Geneva; Gottlieb Stauffer; Decatdr; Mrs. Ed Lobsiger, Tocsin; ; Mrs. Ted Eyanson and, baby girl, Decatur; koger Longenberger. •’ Trade in a good Town—Decatur

■H- ■ _ to pick up top fashion sports- /***/ wear at rock bottom prices. jL ’’ Jhe biggest get-together under the a/ I i sun of sportswear from makers fam- / \ Rk' ed from rock-bound coast to sun- I W V 7 kissed shores. ' \ Ju > / x BLOUSES S * Boy-cut shirts / j/ WwsSX j /Z * Bare-arm tops i IT 7 jjjgi ■ JWt* *1.99 *» *3.99 V. jL_! SKIRTS 11/ * Whirl-away \ \ 1 cottons i / < 'A 1 " * Trim spun WF / A \ idwtwl WB rayons y / p/ * Wrap-around J / 7AI denims / \ - / s l-99 ,05 8-95 1 / A > pants j / * Pedal pushers Zip 1 v*V I* f j * shorts / f ' 4/' * Bermuda f / f \ \ fJ * A shorts / | . \\ ’ * Tailored 1 . \ I : ? ’ slacks f it S'" ''l \ I £fj|| *1.99 *°’5.95 I/ 1 A r ! ' I. •Bathing Suits YU ■ w «■! ■ = V JANI LYN $£.95 to Sjw.9s < 1 • * • “Tomorrow’s Fashions Today” ' 119 N. 2nd St. DECATUR -i \ Now In Our New Location f f ■ ~ Hammond FRUIT MARKET 240 N- 13th Street 04« ' Ve .7\ rd l a,, - V invite evervon « lo visit us in our New, Fruit Market at 240 N. 13th Street. 'I ou will always find a large of good, fresh fruits and vegetables and we are OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK so that vou mav shop at your convenience. ‘ < u’ We wish to thank the public for their fine patronage while we were located downtown and we will be glad to welcome you to our new market. FREE DELIVERY — PHONE 3-3703 " $2.00 or More Purchase—2 Deliveries Daily, 10:30 A. M. - 4:00 P. M. TRUCKLOAD of ' " J T STRAWBERRIES TONIGHT.... Direct from Michigan [ Buy by the Quart or the Case We Will Have A Truckload of Fresh v Strawberries Every;Day Next Week <i SPECIALS for THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY _ i • U. S. No. 1 California SUNKIST POTATOES ORANGES THIS WEEK-END Best for Ju,ce — — ak — And Every Use! 15 84 59c ICE COLD GOLDEN RIPE W "™S HS ““MS Guaranteed Red Ripe lO.C lt)n 6c' b - ’ 3 1b, 49c Hammond Fruit Market 240 N. 13th Street ■•.. ■ i J —

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