Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1954 — Page 3

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. 1954

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LIMBERLOST CLUB IS TOPS IN COUNTY Announcement that the Limberlost home demonstration club ranked first in the club achieves, tnents tor 1958 was made thia Week. This was business of the council meeting held Tuesday in the extension office. Other high clubs include Hertford township, M. W. F. of Berne, Decatur, and the Jolly Housewives of St. Mary’s. Clubs were rated on a ►core card developed during 1952 by a committee of the council. There are 1,000 points on the list, n.ade up of attendance at meetings, lessons, special interest work, (ommupity services, etc. The Geneva club had 775 points. There were seven clubs with scores better than 700. No club fell below 500. *. The scoring system was accented tor use again in 1954. Mrs. Theron Fenstermaker conducted the meeting. Mrs. William Kruetzman called the roll to which all county officers responded and all but one of the club presidents. She also read minutes of the last council meeting in, October, the officers school in December. and the leaders meeting in January. 'Routine business and committee reports were taken care of. Plans were made to incorporate

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two more subjects in the special interest program. The linde and figures classes for overweight women will be offered agaih in the fall and a series of lessons on world affairs is to be sponsored in the spring. The group discussed proposals for the 4-H park site and plans for food tent operations at the fair. Proceeding the meeting, a social hour was enjoyed and dessert was served the 24 members in attendance. GROUP CONDUCTS MEETING THURSDAY The Ladies Fellowship of' the Missionary church met Thursday evening with twelve members present. The secretary gave the annual report, read the minutes of last month, and Conducted the roll call. The group then sang “The Old Rugged Cross.” Mrs. Lawrence VonGunten gave an exposition on the 23rd Psalm, and Mrs. Herald Welty offered prayer. During the work session, the ladles sewed for missionaries. SORORITY MEETS .. AT ELKS HOME (Epsilon Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Wednesday evening at the Elks home. Mrs. Ralph Hobbs opened the business session. The group approved the continual support of the international endowment fund for cancer research. The cultural program was given by Mrs. Robert O'Sfiaughnessey and Mrs. Charles O’Shaughnessey. The topic was “Music and (Poetry." Lives of composers were presented along with selections of their works. The group then repeated the closing ritual. Mrs. Harold Baker was hostess.

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Richard Coppees and' Miss Ann Fans of Bluffton were married New Years Eve at six-thirty o’clock by the Rev. Lewis Klotzbach. pastor of the First Christian church at Murray. The bride is a graduate of the Lancaster high school, and Coppess, who graduated from Monroe high school, has been in Korea with the U. S army. He will be associated with his father, Calvin Coppess, at Coppess Corners. —-Photo by Edwards.

LUTHERAN GROUP MEETS AT PARISH HALL The Zion Lutheran Missionary society met at the parish hall for their January meeting Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Edgar P? Schmidt led the devotions. During the business session, conducted by Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, president, a number of yearly reports were given by the 1953 committee chairmen. Mrs. Norman Kruse, program chairman, handed out program l>ooks and outlined main events forjthe new year., Mrs. Raymond Bleeke, project chairman, outlined the goals and projects the society will attempt to carry out during the year. The main project will be “adopting” Missionary and Mrs. Bruce Cassler who are stationed in the Phil ippine islands. It is the desire of the society to become well acquainted with the Casslers through correspondence and to supply ’many needs , they might encounter in their foreign mission fields. ' Mrs. W. D. Bauer spoke on her work as a transcriber for the blind. She explained the braille alphabet and how she uses a braille typewriter. Much of her work deals with transcribing Sunday school lessons into braille, and she has also taught the system to some blind people. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Paul Conrad, Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, Mrs. Henry KfUecke berg, and Mrs. Roland IL Miller. MRS. ftENRY HEIMAN HOSTESS WEDNESDAY Fifteen members of the Profit and Pleasure Home Demonstration club met at the home- of Mrs. Henry Heiman Wednesday evening. The meeting opened with the group singing “Chi’rchdFin the Wildwood." after which Mrs. Delmar Connelley conducted devotipnal services. Roll call was answered with “Something 1 plan to do this year." The lesson, "Man ners that Please,” was presented by Rose Heiman and Elizabeth Kchne. , Hostesses were announced for the new year, and a collection was taken for the polio fund. Mrs. Oscar Miller was then welcomed as a new member. The hostess and co-hostess, Mrs. John Heiman,’ served lovely refreshments during the social hour. WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY CONVENES Thursday evening, Mrs. Mary Hazelwood entertained the Women’s Missionary society of the Church of God. Mrs. Neucomb opened the meeting by reading the scripture. Mrs.

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Kirkpatrick offered prayer, and Bonnie Wat-kins of’ered a New Year’s prayer. The group then sang the hymn, “Jesus Calls Us."‘ Group discussion followed the book study on “A Ship Set Sails," given by Janice Agler. A playlet was then presented by Mrs. Charles Frank and Mrs. Herman Hammond. After Mrs. Floyd Mitchell conducted a business session, Mrs. Elmer Scott dismissed with prayer. Delicious refreshments were served to the fourteen members and two children present. MAGLEY GIRLS GUILD MEETS The Magley Girl’s guild of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed church met at the home of Coleen Mankey with Pat Hunter, as leader. The meeting was opened with the group singing the hymns,-“On-ward Christian Soldiers" and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Scripture passages were read by Evelyn Bein eke and Janette Kruetzman. Mrs. Settlago led the group in prayer. The 'Rev. Settiage gav//tf^s‘lesson, “History of the E. RChurch,” which was followed by the song, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” After. (he business session, refreshments were served by the hostess. LOCAL COUPLE CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Sunday a carry-in dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Selphus Melchi of Decatur whose birthdays occurred during this month. Mrs. Melchi was 79 years old January 7, and Mr. Melchi will be 82 years old January 19. Due to the couple’s ill health only the immediate family was present. Those attending were Mrs. Floyd Death of Otter Lake, Harold Melchi and daughter, Sandra, of Muncie, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Melchi. and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Melchi and daughter, Judy, all of Decatur. MRS. GLENN CUSTARD ENTERTAINS HISTORICAL CLUB The Historical club met with Mrs. Glenn • Custard Wednesday afterneon with eighteen members answering roll call with a quotation. Mrs. Henry Adler, vice president, presided for the business meeting. Mrs. Win. Dellingei had charge of the current events and gave the paper. "The Making of a West Pointer." She stated West Point opened in 1892 with 12 cadets and in 1952 had 200 times that many,and is situated on 15,000 acres. There are 18,000 graduates serving their country in war and peace. She told of the strict discipline and traditions that have been kept all down through the years. Election of officers was held for the coming year and resulted as follows: president, Mrs. Henry Adler; vice president. Mrs. Roy Price; secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Glenn Custard. Mrs. E. W. Johnson was welcomed In the club as a new member. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostess. The Women’s guild of the St. Luke’s Evangelical and Reformed church of Honduras will meet all day Thursday in the church basement. Mrs. John Roth will behostess, and Mrs. Ervin Lochner will be leader. The Friendship Village Home Demonstration club will meet Thursday afternoon at one o’clock at the Kimsey school. Hostesses will be Zelma Workinger, Mabie Freewalt, Juanita Myers, Willodean Fox, and Mildren Wolff.

SB Society Items for today’s pub- | llcatlon must be phoned In by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a. ffu) b Sharon Kimble Phone 8-2121 FRIDAY Friendship circle class gs Hrtion E.U.B. church, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Working p.m,- : j'Girf Scout Association, Ameri<an Legion Home, 7:3(1 pm. -Adams county federation of blnbs, Mrs. Forest Lake, 2 p.m. » - Philathea class .of Baptist cnurch, church, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Rummage sale, basement of Zion Evangelical nad Reformed church, !> a.m. to 7 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine Girls’ bake sale, Schafer's hardware store, 9 M.m. SUNDAY Sing-bee, Greenbrier church, 2 p.m. MONDAY Adams Central PT, A., Adams Central gymnasium, 7:30 p.m. (Research club, Mrs N. A. Bixler, 2:30 p.m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. 1 V. F. W. Post 6236, post home, 8 p.m. Adams county chorus, Monroe school, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Decatur W. C. T. U., Mrs. Lawrence Michaels, 2 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, potluck dinner, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority. Elk's home, S p.m. * iDecatur Garden dub, (Mrs. N. A. Bixler, 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY Psi lota Xi sorority, Elk's home, £ p.m. . Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Phillip Macklin, 2:30 p.m. THURSDAY Friendship Village Home Demonstration club, Kimsey school, 1 p.m. — Women’s guild tit St. Luke's Evangelical and Reformed church of Honduras, church baseanent, all day. The Adams county chorus will meet at the Monroe school Monday evening at seven-thirty o’clock. The Decatur Garden club will meet Tuesday afternoop, at two o’clock with Mrs. N, A- filler. The program, “What (Makes a Rose”, will 'he conducted 9>y (Mrs. Hersel Nash.' • -y ■' "• ■ Rummage Sale, Saturday, January 16th. Winter Clothing, Reasonable Prices. Evangelical & Reformed Church Basement, 9:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. T

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A great-great grandfather, a great-great grandmother and a great-great grandchild, their ages ranging from 94 years to eight months, are pictured above. The group includes five generations. They are, from left to right.’ back row, Charley Morningstar, a great-grandfather, Ben. Morningstar, 94. who lives with his son east of Berne; next row, Mrs. Vern Uhrick of Berne, a grandmother; next row, Mrs. Charley Morningetar, also of Berne; apd Mrs, Fred Wjllrath, 84, of Peru, a great-great grandmother. Holding eight-mouth old Debra Ann Hiars is her mother. Mrs. Emma Lou Hiers of Peru, The picture was taken last October at the home of W. R. Bowans in Peru. Great-great grandfather Morningstar celebrated his 94th birthday Dec, 20, 1953. He is ,in good health and his granddaughter eaid he was able to, dance a jig on New Year’s day, He is one of the oldest residents in the county.

Judge Homer Byrd of Bluffton has upheld a motion for a plea in abatement' in the case of Henry: B. Metzger of that city in the case against him for driving his car while under the influence of liquor. Metzger -had been found guilty in mayor’s court. Martin Feiger, who has just completed his second term as mayor of Van Wert, 0., is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for congressman fyorn the sth Ohio district.

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Thursday at 1:44 p.m.. Mr. and Mrs. William Sautbine, Bluffton, became the parents oL twins, a boy and a girl. The baby girl weighed 4 pounds and 3 ounces, and the baby boy weighed 5 pounds and 11 ounces. Mrs. Sautbine is the former Donna Ruth Gilpin of Decatur. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gilpin and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sautbine, all of Decatur.

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Admitted — v ~~ iMrs. Morris Miller, Convoy, O.; Ermil Schifferly, city; Diane Durbin, city. Dismissed Master Tommy Engle, city; Mrs. Darrell Clouse, city; Mrs. Harold -Thieme; —city; — Joseph Rrick, city; Mrs. Fred Corah, city.

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