Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 192, Decatur, Adams County, 15 August 1953 — Page 3

eATVKDAJ, AUGUST 15. 1953

MISS CHRISTINE SPRUNGER I GIVEN SURPRISE SHOWER | A surprise miscellaneous shower was given recently at the home of Miss Jane Daily in honor of k Miss Christine Sprunger,* brideelect of August 23. Miss Betty Miller assisted the hostess. Upon her arrival, the gueat of honor was given a corsage of yellow Chrysanthemums.. The entertaining rooms were decorated with green and lavender crepe paper and a beautiful arDON’T TAKE A SKANCE TAKE f PLENAMINS / Smith Drug Co.

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■' ■ ■■ mJh They begin early in life to learn the things that will help them to become successful farmers and farmers’ wives. Your youngsters will quickly learn the importance of thrift, once you open savings accounts Hjjgnwaigra for them here. Do it soon. We Now Pay 2% On Savings Deposits! ( * '■ ' 1 ' i ’S i .’N j ; ; , ■ I STATE BANK EsUbUsb«4 1883 MEMBER MEMBER F. D. I. C. Federal Reserve

rangement of gladiolus. Gifts were arranged on a large table underneath a white umbrella with ribbon streamers that carried out the color scheme. Various games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Augustus Daily, Miss jNancy Von Gunten, Mrs. Trank Vpn Gunten and Mrs, Virgil Sprung?»r, who in turn gave them to Miss Sprunger. Other guesls included the Mesdames Roy £ trickier, Ammi Miller, Lawrende Von Gunten, Fenton Sprunger. Hu iert Sprunger, Louis Smitley, Donald Sprunger, Homer, Mich., and CLirence Wanner, New Bern, N. C. Unable to attend were Miss Opal Sprunger, Miss Connie Strickler and Mrs. H. E. Burch "of Danville, Va.

SPRUNGER-MANLEY MARRIAGE READ FRIDAY A double ring ceremony was read at six o’clock Friday evening, uniting Mrs. Alice Sprunger and Pvt. Glen Manley in marriage in the Oakwood, Ohio Church of God. The bride’s brother, the| Rev. Carl Hawkins, read the nuptial vows, which were witnessed by members of the impiedtate families. ' . ■ • j Mr. and Mrs. Emery Hpw-kins of 51(r Cleveland street, are [the bride’s parents, while the groom is the son of Chauncey Manley of route 6, and the late Mrs; Manley. A dark grey suit was chosen by the bride for her marriage. Black accessories accented her costume and she woreAi corsage of pipk * .> ■ , Miss Susan Brodbeck and Norbert Byers were the couple’s attendants. Miss Brodbeck selected a light grey siiit with navy blue accessories and wore a corsage of pipk roses. Mrs. Manley will reside with her parents for the present, while her husband is serving with the army at Camp Pickett, Va. She is employed in this City at the Masoin tax office. , KEITH A. HUNT TO WED SELMA HARBERT An October 25 wedding is being planned by keith A. Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hunt of this city, and his fiancee, Mrs. Selma Harbert of 4212 Hobinwood Drive, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Harbert, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Koeneman of Preble, was graduated from Decatur high schboi and is employed as & billing clerk for the; Phelps Dodge Corporation, Indiana Rod and Wire Division in Fort Wayne; Her fiance, also a graduate of Decatur high school, is employed by Two Brothers in this city. The Rev. Herman H. Heine will read the vows at six thirty o’clock that evening in the Fort Wayne Zion Evangelical Lutheran church. MONROE W. S. C. 8. PICNIC HELD The Berne park was the scene of the annual picnic of the Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S. and their families Thursday A carry-in-supper W'as enjoyed to begin the session: , The remainder of the evening was spent visiting and playing games. An announcement followed concerning the educational seminar which will be an event of August 25 at the Fort Wayne First Methodist church. Program books for the coming year were also distributed. Light refreshments were served at a later hour by the fellowship committee which was composed of Mrs. Velra Rich, Jeanette Rih, Mrs. Russell Haines and Mrs. Veda Crist. WOMAN’S MISSIONARY GROUP MEETS An afternoon meeting was held recently by the Woman’s Missionary Association of the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church with Mrs. Clara Dbgue as hostess. The lesson on missionary literature was led by Mrs. Song and scripture by Mrs. Edith Terrell were given following this and a chapter from the book “Africans on Safari" was ably given by Mrs. Gladys Raver while Mrs. Dague talked on “Therinometor of Missions.” ** Other mission news was given by Mrs. Dora Bess, Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Diehl and Mrs. Terrell. After the business session, the hostess dismissed with prayer. Light refreshments were served during a social hour. Guests present were Mrs. MeMonoma, Mrs. Ida Dague and Mrs. Aughenbaugh. , The C. L. of C. society will hold a pot-luck supper Tuesday evening at six thirty o’clock in the C. L. of C.i hall. The meat and rolls will be furnished. Mrs. Elmo Miller is chairman of the event and will be assisted by her committee. The W. S. C. S. of the Monroe Methodist church enjoyed a picnic supper at the Lehman park in Berne Thursday evening. Approximately 75 members and their families were present. A short business meeting followed the delicious meal. j James Paul is the name of the baby boy, born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Fuhrman of Fort Wayne, Tuesday at the Lutheran hospital. Mrs. Fuhrman is the former Helen Krueckeberg. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krueckeberg of this city are the grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schlandenhauffen of route 2, are the parents of a baby girl, Susan Lynn, who was born in the Clinic hospital in Bluffton. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. i A A baby girl, weighing 8 lbs., 14 oz., was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bowen of Monroeville, a( 4:07 p.m. Friday at the hospital. lif you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

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I * J Society Items tor today's pub* , llcation must be phoned in by II a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Kathleen Terveer , Phono 3-2121 SUNDAY •Red Men's family picnic, Bluffton conservation park lake, 12 p.m. - I TUESDAY C. L. of C. society,: pot-luck supper, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Decatur Rose Garden club, family picnic, Hanna Nuttman park shelter house, 6 p.m. Monroe Better Home Demonstration club picnic, Mrs. Oka Geiser, 6 p.m., Central Market. .» Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Charles Beineke, 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club, postponed. THURSDAY Unit 2 of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. John Spahr, 7:30 p.m. Court News Estate Cases Inventory number 1 was filed in the Marian Wittgenfeld estate. Report was examined and approved. Ferd Litterer appeared for William Strahm in the estate of Ed Newport and petitioned that a note to Strahm from Newport in the sum of $397.69 become a pripr lien in case the petition of administrator to sell real estate was. approved.' A report of redemption of stock amounting to $540 from Adams county farm bureau to the James Ellsworth estate wai received and approved, r . The net value of the estate of Dan Schwartz was found to be $12,947.45 with $55.41 due in inheritance tax. A fee of SSO also/was allowed the appraiser. A petition of administrator in tiie estate of Isaac Blount to sell real estate was approved. Parcel was valued by appraisers at $1,980. A petition of administrator to close the estate of Carl Koeneman prior to one year was filed and adinjinisfra/ror was authorized to close estate at expiration of six months. H. B. Heller entered appearance for the welfare department in the estate of Sylvester Smith. William E. Ball, administrator of o>e estate of Len Harmon, was granted permission to draw funds from the estate for necessary travel expense. i In the R. C. Gray estate, the father. Denver Gray, filled the necessary forms to show that the estate had a value of less than SSOO and the clerk was authorized to pay the father the amount of $53.96. that being total of estate. This action is by special statute and Judge Parrish has mimeographed forms for in estates* of less than ssop to complete. There is no cost in these matters ( and heir receives full amopnt. Notice without reference to schedule of August 10 was issued In tpe Peter Dunwiddie estate to determine inheritance tax Is returnable September 8. I 1 The net value of the Otto Ehlerding estate was found to be $1,450 and no inheritance tax is due. Divorce Cases An affidavit for citation in the divorce action of Frances Schamerloh vs. Arthur Schamerloh was issued. returnable August 21. Silvlno Vergara has filed suit for divorce against Natalie Vergara, charging cruelty and desertion. Summons is returnable September 18. An alias summons was ordered issued in the divorce action of Catherine Thatcher vs. Joseph William Thatcher, returnable September 8. • A modification in payment of $17.50 weekly to sls weekly was granted In the divorce action of Iris Treece vs. George Treece. Sues For $15,000 j William H. Owen, administrator ■of the estate of Mary Ellen Owen, who was killed east of Decatur last May in an automobile mishap, has filed suit in the sum of $15,000 for wrongful death against Dean Haggard, Ossian, in Wells circuit court. The cause may be filed either in the county where the mishap occurred or the home county of the defendant. In this instance the cause was brought in the home county of defendant. Marriage License* Harold Manley; U. S. army, 22, and Alice Sprunger, 22, Decatur. Allen Morthland, 22, New Bloomington, 0., and Myrna Emmons, 22, LaUre, O. „ Dominic Shellag, 43, Massillon, 0., and Juanita Bailey, 18, Massillon, O. Don Downing, 18, Lima, 0., and Edith Hole, 16, Lima, O. Marvin Meyer. 22, Ossian, route 2 and Marilyn Thieme, 18, Decatur. Trade in a good Town —Decatur TEEPLE MOVING & TRUCKING Local and Long Distance PHONE 3-2607

The Misses Mary Lou York, Catherine Loshe and Barbara Koftenber will motor to Chicago to visit friends over the week-end. Miss Honora Braun, daughter of Mrs. Martin Braun of North Seventh street, will leave .the end of August to begin nurses’ training at the St. Joseph school, of nursing in 1 Fort Wayne. Miss Braun, has been employed at Holthouse drug store following her graduation from Decatur Catholic high school in June. Monte Marbach has accepted a position with the Association of American Railways. He will be employed in the research development department in their laboratory in Chicago. \ 1 ' Mrs. Ruby Durkin and her daughter, Mrs. Frank Bauer of Hammond, are guests of Mrs. Frank Christen of this city. While here, they expect to visltf with other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butler and Mrs. Giles Porter have returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, where they Visited with their father, H. ! E. Butler, who underwent surgery Thursday morning in the Holmes hospital. His condition is repotted by the family as satisfactory. Friends may write him in care of room 318. Mrs. Mary Macy Peterson underwent a major operation' Thursday morning at 10 o’clock,‘'according to word received here this morning. She is recovering. She was formerly the society editor of this newspaper. Friends wishing to write get-well cards, address them to Mrs. Robert Peterson, 'fi Good Samaritan hospital, ‘'"West Palin Beach, Florida. , Clum Baker is the nightwatchman who guards the tent of the missionary meetings on ."North Tenth street. Hs is already on the job. HOSPITAL NOTES If; Admissions George Colchin, Decatur; Miss Barbara McNeal, New Haven; Kenneth I Clark, Columbus; Master Jay Sprunger, Berne. _ Dismissals Mrs. Eugene Braun and baby boy, Decatur; Richard Coyne, Decatur; H. B. Woodruff, Gepeva.

Coming to Town! I .• : j| ' ..J }| { Something New! Something Different! J a retail FnmTTW AUTO IfrEMIaJ 1 M WL x m to be HELD , AT f I '. •- r : • i_ - ; . ! i s ; H 3 ' ■”*-. . ■ 3ZZ Steffen Motors [Starting Saturday, August 22 i 1:30 P.M. Every Two Weeks Thereafter Now You Too Can Savo Hundreds of Dollars on NEW and USED CARS. .Fl BUY YOUR CAR THE AUCTION WAY 1 j s We Welcome You To Sell Your Car al Our Auction! FINANCING TO BE AVAILABLE |— - . MIZ LEHMAN HAROLD STEFFEN (Watch for Further Advertising In This Paper) ~ ■ i

Three Auto Mishaps In Decatur Friday Property Damage In Three Wrecks Automobile mishaps Friday in DeciatUF caused a loss of more than $1,300 in property damage, but no serious personal injuries weir® reported in any of the thre? accidents, | A car driven by Miss Betty Joan Doherty, Geneva, and one driven by Harold Norris. 121 South Fourth street, Decatur, figured in a mishap at the corner of Monroe and Second streets at 7 o’clock Friday night. 4 The® police report shows that Miss cast, failed to stop at the red lighjt signal and the Norris car struck the Doberty auto, turning the latter car over qn its side. Occupants escaped with only minor bruises, but property damage to the two cars was estimated at $950. At 5 o’clock Friday ahernoon, automobiles; driven by Horner (Brubaker, JpecatUr, route lj! and the Rev. William Keeley, Streator, 111., were principals in an accident at pe same corner. One of the cars, is reported to have turned out of a traffic lapeL Damage was estimated at $145. ’ •Earlier Friday, an auto driven by John .Franklin Brown, Decatur route 2, struck the rear of a truck driven by Marvin Paul Lehman, Berne, as the truck stopped at the corner of Fifth and iMonroe streets to permit another automobile to make a turn. Dain*age in this tnishap was estimated at S3OO. Following the Doherty-Norris accident. Miss Doherty was : arrested for failure to yield the right-of-way and slated to appear in justice of peace court here .Monday night at 7 o’clock. Monroe Man Sails Friday For Europe ..E- W. Busche of Monroe, sailed yesterday from New York aboard the U. S. S. America, with his brother, Wilhelm Busche, of near Frankfurt,. Germany. The latter visited here with his brothers, including Fred Busche of this city. E. W, Busche will

spend about a' month in Germany with hjs .brother antj other relatives and wiJI return to the United States by plane bn Sept. 11. A native of Germany, E. W. Busche has made nearly a half dozen visits to Europe since he came to the United Stites when a youth of 16. Conducts District Tractor Contest Jim Smith of the Rhiele Implement company was chairman of the district junior tractor operators Contest Friday. The contest was held on the coliseum parking ground in Fort ||Wiaynejßieha&T Baker df the same firm was time keeper in the Senior operators contest. They wore accompanied '

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7 ' i —•' ’ ! 1 • — .by L. E. Archbold, county agentp The junior contestants fiMirn Ad-i - ams county Leo Bnslck and' Max Egley; and Delbert Witte l and Arnold Gerke in the senior, division. --ii; -< ' We Put The Press In Clothes That Impress! | KELLY •j DRY CLEANERS 155 S. 2nd St. Phone 3-3202 (We operate our qwn plant) ; " «■•