Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 257, Decatur, Adams County, 31 October 1953 — Page 3

OCTOBER 11, 1153

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Miss Dixie Joan Brown Is Married This Morning To Herman R. Davis, Jr. St. Mary's Catholic church was the scene of the very beautiful autumn wadding of Miss Dixie Joan Brown and Herman Ralph Davis, •It. jThe Xery Rev. Msgr. J. Ji Seiihetz read the double-ring vows at nine o’clock this morning. ; ' Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Davis, Sr., all of Decatur.

' Rust and yellow chrysanthe- ■ mums, green palm*. and candles hanked the altar and formed a lovely background for the ceremony. The‘bride selected a gown of iypry brocaded faille, fashioned along princess lines. The fitted . bodice featured a small rolled collar and tiny self-covered buttons centered down the front. Long \ fitted sleeves fell to points over her hands. The bouffant circular skiyt extended into a chapel length train. Her tip veil of French illusion was caught to a matching brocade cloche, and she carried a white orphid with a purple throat on a white prayer book. Mrs. Victor Braun attended as matron of honor in an emerald green gown of taffeta styled similar to that of the bride. The very full taffeta skirt was covered with matching net, and she wore a small hat of shirred taffeta. Her bouquet consisted of rust colored chrysanthemums. Wearing an identically designed gown in rust taffeta was the bridesmaid, Miss Jacqueline E. Brown. She carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Little Lynn Ann Rennets served as flower girl. Her yellow dress featured . a peter pan pollan, short sleeves, v— ■

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and a very full skirt. Her headpiece was fashioned of braided taffeta, and she carried a colonial basket of rust colored chrysanthemums. Victor A. Braun served as the best man, and ushers were William Lengerich and Jack Gaffer. i For her daughter’s wedding Mrs, Brown chose a navy blue suit With matching accessories, and Mrs. Davis also selected a navy blue ensemble. Both wore cordage's of rust and yellow chrysanthemums. The wedding dinner was served at the Knights of Columbus hall, and the reception wilMje held from two o’clock to five o’clock this afternoon. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. Julia Shultz, Mrs. Eugene Coyne, Miss Naureen Miller, and Miss Charlene Wilder. When the couple leaves for a wedding trip.-the bride will wear a gray flannel suit accented with bittersweet accessories. The bride graduated last year from Decatur Catholic- high school and is now employed by the Citizens Telephone k company. The bridegroom, a graduate of Decatur high school, is a clerk for the Nickel Plate railroad. achievement party for DECATUR 4-H The Decatur girls 4-H club will hold their annual achievement party Tuesday evening at seventhirty o’clock in the high school home economics room. The parents are to be their guests. It is essential that every girl who completed her projects this year be present to receive pin and record books. Thepe will be a program by some of the girls, and Anna Kay Williams will be the guest speaker the also will present the awards. The home demonstration club will serve as hostesses.

ARDOLA PARRISH ENTERTAibIED ON BIRTHDAY Miss Connie Strickler of West Monroe street, entertained Thursday evening with a combination Halloween and surprise birthday party in honor of her friend, Miss Ardola Parrish on her sixteenth birthday. Guests were the girls of the junior class of Adams Central high school t who were former classmates of Miss Strickler. Miss Parrish accompanied Miss Shirley Rupert to the Strickler home, in costume; expecting to make a tricky or treat call on her friend when she was surprised to find her friends assembled in costume. Games, contests, prizes, refreshments, table settings and house decorations were carried out in both Halloween and birthday appointments. Miss Parrish also received many beautiful birthday gifts. Those present were the honored guest, Miss Ardola Parrish, the Misses Kay Ann Witte, Marinel Striker, Shirley Rupert, Patsy Urich, Ruth Mae Weber, Mary Jane Shaw and the hostess, Miss Strickler, who were classmates last year; also Miss; Phyllis Singleton. Mrs. Kermeth Parrish and daughter Arlene, Mrs. A. C. Smith. Berne, and Mrs. Roy’Strickler and daughter Rita. Invited guests unable to attend were the Misses Florine Hirschy and Elaine Stultz, The Sancta Maria Study club met recently at the home of Miss Esther Meyer. The following officers were elected for the coming "year: Mrs. Leo Teeple, president; Miss Esther Meyer, secretary; and Mrs. Fred Bashara, treasurer. The schedule for the year was planned, land the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Leo Teeple. I\i

GRACE WEILAND f TO BE HONORED Eureka- Temple 339 has issued invitations to the Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythian of Indiana to attend a reception at the K. of P. home Monday evening at seven-

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the\ Grand Temple which was held in Indianapolis. Mrs. Weiland has been affiliated with the Pythian Sister organization since March. 1922, and has served as district deputy grand chief for Alma Myers, Warren, and Irene Payne, Marion — both past grand chiefs. The committee in charge of the reception is composed of Joanna Kitson, Mary Ahr. Bernice Jefferies. and Josie jGarard; the " entertainment committee is Mabel Striker. Faye A hr. Zelma Roop, and Anola Crist; and the, decorating committee consists of Bertha Ashbaucher, Bessie Beehler and Vera I|arber. \ BUILDERS CLASS CONDUCTS DINNER Sunday the Builders class of the Monroe Methodist church held a pot-luck dinner at the church in honor of the teacher, Jeanette Rich.| Miss Rich will soon be moving to Fort Wayne. During\the afternoon social hour the class president, Russell Mitchell, presented a lovely gift to Miss Rich. Mr. and Mrs. HaroldSchwartz led the group in several games and Contests. SORORITY SPONSORS HALLOWEEN PARTY Members of Delta Lambda and Xi Alpha Xi chapters of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Mrs. William Affolder Tuesday evening -'for a Halloween masquerade. The hostesses, Mrs. Affolder and Mrs. Grace Weiland, were absent and had as acting hostess Glennys Roop. The hostesses returned in line with the masked guests who found the house dark upon arrival, but the back door leading to a beautifully decorated basement was open. After guessing each one. a delicious lunch was served by the r hostesses, assisted by Miss Roop. Tables were formed for canasta with the prize going to Mrs. George Bair. \ Favors of fun makers w-ere presented to each guest and cider was served during the evening. METHODIST CIRCLE i CONVENES THURSDAY Circle 2 of the Decatur Methodist church met Thursday at the home of Mrs. O. K. Baker. Devotions were given by Mrs. Cutter, and the lesson,- “Methodist of the World.’’ was given by Mrs. R. D. Myers. Mrs. Walters, chairman, presided over the business session. Plans were made to sponsor a pie bake sale in December: the exact date will be announced later. The members were asked to donate money for the New England dinner and bazaar instead of food and articles. The meeting was with a prayer. Mrs. Walter Lister and Mrs. Orville Baughman#were the hostesses. •I ' v HISTORICAL CLtSB MEETS WEDNESDAY “Mrs. Henry Adler was the hostess [for the Historical club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs* Delton Passwater, president, presided over the business meeting. Fifteen members responded to roll call with quotations. Mrs. Roy Price had charge of current events and also reported on the life of Gene Stratton Porter. Mrs. Adler served lovely refreshments later in the evening. The Aeolian choir will meet in the music room of the Decatur

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ISO Society Item* for today'* publication must be phoned In by s 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Sharon Kimble Phone 3-2121 SATURDAY Ladies auxiliary of V. F. W. post 6236, Halloween party, post home, 8 p.m. Halloween festival, Monmouth high school. 7:30 p. m. Gecode rummage sale. 121 S. Second street, 9 a. m. Heidelberg class bake sale. City Hall. MONDAY Junior Women of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Alice Ann Beineke\ 8 p.m!\ Dramatic department of, Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Doyle Collier, 7:30 p.m. Research club, Mrs. Edward Cook. 2:30 p.m. Civic department of Decatur Woman’s club; Mrs. Albert Beery, 7:45 p.m. Literature department of Woman's, club, Mrs. Joseph Thompson, 6:30-p.m. Art department of Woman’s Miss Glennys Roop, 7:30 p.m, V. F. W. Post 6236, hall, 8 p.m. V. F. W. Ladies auxiliary, hall 8 p.m. Juniors of American Legion auxiliary. Legion home, 4 p. m to 7 p. m. TUESDAY Aeolian choir, Decatur high school, 7 p.m. Decatur 4-H club, high school, 7:30 p.m. Women’s guild of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, church basement. 7:30 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority; Mrs. H. A; Maddox, 434 N. Third st. 7i 30 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. L. of C. hall, 7:30 p.m. W. M. A. of Mt. Victory U. B. church, Mrs. Marie Lambert, 7 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority,' Mrs. Paul Arnold, 8 \p.m. WEDNESDAY Girl Scout Leaders club; j Decatur high school, room 206; 1:15 s p.m. Psi lota Xi sorority, Mrs. Doyle Collier,-8 p.m, THURSDAY Unit 1 of Bethany E. U. R. church W. S. W. S„ Mrs, Ivan Stuqky, 7:3(7 p.m. W. M. A. of Nuttman Avena* U. B. church, Mrs. Jessie Dieht 1 p.m. Academy Friendship club, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Wesley class of Decatur Methodist church, church basement, 7:30 p.m. Magley Ladies* aid, all day Thursday. Great Books Discussion club, library, 8 p.m. high school Tuesday evening at seven o'clock. Unit 1 of Bethany E. U. B. church W. S. W. S. will conduct a meeting with Mrs. Ivan Stucky Thursday evening at seven-thirty o’clock. \ \. Thursday afternoon at one o’clock the W. M. A. of the Nuttman avenue United Brethren church will meet with Mrs. Jessie Diehl. Mrs. Joseph Thompson will entertain the literature department of the Woman’s club Monday even ing at six-tjiirty o’clock. There win be a carry-in dinner and members are asked to bring their own service.

thirty o'clock. The recep t i o n I will be in I h o n o r of Mrs. Grace 1 Weil and, \ who was recently electled to grand • manager of the Pythian - Sisters o f Indiana a t

W AfttfMk'Aw VT Ml gimari Berne Soldier In Korea Pvt Elmer J.JSmlth, son of Mr and 'Mrs. 'Elmer F. Smith, 171 Compromise St„ Berne, recently arrived in Koresi for duty with tn» 780th field artillery battalion, a unit of X Corps. \ Pvt. Smith, who was -stationed at Fort Sill, Okla., before his ar rival in the Far East, is a cannoneer in the battalion’s Battery C. A 1954 graduate of Hartford township high school, and a former employe of the Meshberger Stone corporation, he entered "the army in March of this year. Leak Sprung Here By Fire Hydrant The fire hydrant at the northeast corner of Adams and Second street sprung a leak suddenly from no apparent cause. It was restricted by barriers of the street de- i partment this morning pending repair. $564 Traffic Fine To Lafayette Man LAFAYETTE,. Ind., UP — A $564 fine was slapped against Keith Weaver, 21, Lafayette,, Friday for traffic violations. \ " * Weaver also was given two 6month sentences which were suspended, and was placed on probation or two years.

S. S. Speaker HmFF Mrs. Harold E. Garner, a specialist in children’s and young people’s Christian education, will speak at all three of the Adams county Sunday school convention sessions Sunday and Monday. The Sunday afternoon session at 2 o'clock wifr be held at the Calvary Evangelical and United Brethren church at Linn GroVe, the Sunday evening session at >7:30 o'clock at the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church in Decatur, and the closing banquet at 6:30 p. m. Monday at the Berne-French high school gym.

Plan Reformation \ Services Sunday Zion Lutheran To Observe Festival Zion Lutheran church, W’est Monroe street, will observe the festival of the reformation Sunday morning at both of its services, 8 and 10:30 o’clock. The pastor, the Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt, will the services and will preach on the theme: “The Lutheran church and the The church choir, directed by David Embler, will sing Christiansen’s arrangement of thl? hymn, "Built on a Rock the Church shall stand.” Donald Jlieberich will be at the console of the Bohn-Gottfried organ, and ,will also present a concert on the Carillonic bells at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend the services. < Rev. Schmidt states, “October 31 has come to be regarded as the birthday of the Protestant reformation and is celebrated as such today by all Lutherans and many Protestants. It was on October 31, 1617, that Martin Luther nailed his 95 sentences on the door of the Castle church in Wittenberg. Saxony, Germany, starting a movement which resulted in the rediscovery of the Christian Gospel. Luther, insisted that all religion must be based on the Bible alone; that a'man Is saved by faith alone, salvation being. 100%, a free gift of God; and that man becomes a partaker of this salvation alone by faith Hi the atonement of the Savior, Jesus Christ.” Sunday school classes for ‘■children of alpages and an adult and high school Bible class are conducted each Sunday from 9:15 to 10:15 o’clock, in the church and Parish hall of Ziop Lutheran church. This church inyites the non-churched people of Decatur to use its facilities for Christian education. Court News \ Estate Cases Estate of Sylvester Smith; report of sale of real estate approved, deed ordered delivered on payment of full purchase price. Estate of Martha Stahly; last will and testament admitted for probate. I Estates of Joel Q. Reynolds and Peter Bollenbacher closed.

WjOSRITAL V n Admitted —- Master Frederick Brecht, city; John Witte, Hoagland; Mrs. Thomas Goldthwaite, Monroeville. ismissed Mrs. Gladys Murphy, Bryant; Miss Hine Nevil, Geneva; Miss Peggy Mcßride, city; Mrs. Robert Everhart, Jr., and baby son, Geneva; \Mrs. Marjorie Stetler and baby boy, city. RTHS] At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Crttchfield, city, became the parents of a baby girl at 9:?0 p.m. Friday. She weighed 6 pounds and 7 ounces. 'Mr. and Mrs. Victor Steiner, Berne, are the parents of a 7 pound, 15 ounce baby son. He was born Friday at 10:15 p.m. Saturday at 5:55 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Hauler, Willshire, 0., became the parents of a baby boy. If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a. Democrat Want Add. It brings results.

Methodist Church Marks Reformation Reformation Day Will Be Observed Reformation day Sunday will be observed in the services of the First .Methodist church Sunday accoodjAg to announcement by the pastor, the* Rev. Samuel Emerick. The services Os the day will begin with the church school study program which will begin with an assembly at 9:00 o'clock. All persons attending this service are asked to be on time. The pastor s sermon theme for the 10:20 worship period will be. "Our Protestant Heritage.” This will be in commemoration of the 'beginnings of the Protestant reformation, including the event ot October 31, 154 7, when Martin Luther announced his declarations and added impetus to the spiritual revival then taking shape. The anthem for this service will be sung by the choir, hnder the direction of Mrs. Louise Dailey, and it will be, “Softly and Tenderly.” At the close of the service the.-annual Uhristmas gift for Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Le mas ter, missionaries abroad for the local church,’ will be received. Also during the service there there will be brief recognition of the meinbers of the church's commission on missions.

In the 6 o’clock youth fellowship hour and the 7:30 evening worship the current .-series on "Our Methodist He^Bfi£,A t |wiss*be continued. It is par of a church-wide study program, and this Sunday the main leader will be Mrs. Lloyd Cowens. Members are urged to attend an dfriends will be welcome at this Sunday evening fellowship. The Wednesday evening midweek service at 7 p.m. will continue the pastor’s studies oa “Learning How to Pray.”

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Keck spent Sunday with the L. B. Koenig family of Decatur. " , \ Mrs. Arthur Grunden and Mrs. Gerald Grunder of near New Haven visited with Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Koenig Wednesday. Mrs. Koenig Returned with her guests and later visited with her mother at Paulding, O. David J. Schwartz, who resides two miles north of. Berne, .has completed a 100 by 36 foot barn to replace the one destroyed in a wind storm several months ago. It the second barn Schwartz has lost.' The new' addition to the BerneFrench school house will be dedicated the evening of November 24. The change requires the BerneConcordia basketball game scheduled for that date to be advanced to November 17. Robert Fonner of Willshire. 0., now serving as an A-2c in in Alaska writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fonner. of a surprise visit with Dave Cole, Decatur lad who called on him. GIRL SCOUT Brownie troop 14 met at the Lincoln school Wednesday at three-thirty o’clock. Halloween pictures were drawn, and refreshments were served. Scribe, Anita Zintsmaster. Girl Scout troop 17 met at the home of Mrs. Burdette Custer. The meeting opened with a song; then dues and attendance were taken. The troop discussed sending outgrown clothes to Korea and plan to send them in two weeks. Games were played and Betsy Burk served the treat. Patrol 5 was in charge of the closing. Scribe, Karen Corey > Brownie troop M met Wednesday after school. The meeting began with the singing of the Brownie •‘Smile” song. Dues ‘ were paid for the week, and each member gave a good deed that had been done at home. The troop made trick or treat sacks, and then sang »he clean-up song as they left. The hostess was Maryann Zwick; next week’s hostess will be Susan Morgan. Scribe, Diana Girod. Brownie troop 10 met Wednesday at the Lincoln school. During a Halloween party games were plpyed. The Angel patrol was in charge of the party and served delicious refreshments. Sharon Baker was welcomed as a new member of the troop. Scribe, Dlamma Deßolt Brownie troop 19 met Wednesday after school in the shelter house of Hanna-Nuttman park for a welner roast. Games were played and prizes given to Joyce Vian and Janet Uugh. Plans were made for the round-up Saturday and for the calendar sale. Mary Frances Beckman brought the treat. Scribe, Allee Schroeder. Trade In a Good Town — Decatur V

Commissioners To Meet Here Monday County commissioners will ho-d a routine monthly meeting in the auditor’s office Monday morning. Commissioner Otto Hoffman said this morning that no special business is scheduled at the present. Miss Irene Meyers To Speak At Berne 'Miss Irene Meyers supervisor of women’s activities for the General Electric Co., in Fort Wayne, will be the speaker at the Berne Rotary meeting Monday evening. Winner of the Coffin award in 1954, Miss Meyers organized and was in charge of the G. /E. employes to Europe last summer. Five Decatur women .were members of the touring patty. If you nave sdmetntng to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Add. It brings results.

Annual Decalur Presbyterian Ch*rchFair November 4,1953 —9:00 a.m. —10:00 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—Decatur, Ind. We cordially invite you to Come and See. and Buy from this large variety of Booths: We have Home Made Mince Meat, Fruit Cakes, Plum Puddings and other Baked Good*. Both Fancy and Practical Aprons. Beautiful Doll* dressed in native and Formal costumes. Clever Clown Bean Bags. Solid Woocfwork gifts in Napkin Holders and Rings, Book Ends, Rockin'’ Horse* and other gifts. Bargain Counter with Antiques and ■ White Elephants. New and used Books, Records, Pictures and. Puzzles. Surprise Packages with Fancy bows, and hundreds of gifts for Children of all ages. Peanut Brittle and all kinds pf Candy. Come Early. Prices are reasonable and \ ~ will remain the same all day. CAFETERIA LUNCH from 11:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. Delicious Home Made Vegetable Soup, Sandwiches, Salads and Dessert. TURKEY SUPPER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS Will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 P. M. Only $1.25 for Adults and 60 cents for children. Tickets will be sold at the door. COME FOR LUNCH — COME BACK FOR SUPPER REMEMBER THE DATE—NOVEMBER 4th, 9:00 A. M. to 10:00 P. M. YourW Key to Faster W tong Distance Service B CALL | BY]_ I NUMBER Your door to the world is the telephone You can unlock ir more quickly, if you always use this simple key—call by number when placing long distance calls. Keep a list handy of the < numbers you call—you’ll be amazed at the rime saved. * X- \ Citizens Telephone Co. ' You HOUSEWIVES Ar*"b Business," Tool ‘ ■' ■ . I ■■ . Your home may be your gnly > , ’bflfice”; but household management* is very much a business. .Why not pay bills the business*] like way: budgeting will be easier and pense records more t accurate when you use a checking account Open one. here \ We Pay 2% Interest on Savings Deposits. Established 1883 MEMBER MEMBER F. D. I. Feder*l Reaerva

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CHURCH HEWS Nuttman Ave. U. B. Special rally day services will be held at the Nuttman Ave. United* Brethren church Sunday, service* beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will be special feature® in the devotional period of the' Sunday school a® well as in each service : throughout the -day. The pa*-.-, will deliver the annual tally day sermon on “The Forward Look.” A trio of girls from Huntington College will sing. The Rev. Deloyd Garwood, student at Huntington College and s member of the local church will speak th the evening service. There will be special music. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

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