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ARNOLD-AVILA REPEAT WEDDING VOWS SATURDAY TJie St. Joseph's Catholic church (Roanoke, was the scene of the Saturday morning double - ring marriage of' Miss Vivian Arnold and Sgt. Ramon Avila, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Avila of near Columbia City. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Arnold of Decatur, route'2. The Rev, Matthias Bodinger read the vowA after a muslcale by Miss Jean Mertz, organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a white wool knit suit with navy accessories. She carried a white orchid on a white prayer book. Miss Barbara Koch attended as maid of honor in a beige wool knit suit and she crarled a colonial arrangement of yellow jonquils. Ricardo Avila, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. Both mothers chose navy blue ensembles with white accessories. A reception was held following the ceremony at the Dutch Mill in Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. Avila will reside in Orlando, Fla., where he is stationed with the U. S. air force. RUTH CIRCLE MEETS WITH MRS. JACK KNUDSEN The Ruth circle of the First Presbyterian church met Wednesday with Mrs. Jack Knudsen. Mrs. Ruth Macklin gave the devotions, after which Miss Frances Dugan reviewed part 3 of “That the World May Know.” After a business session, delicious refreshments were served by .Miss Ina Noach and Mrs. Louella

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•Morgan. NINETEEN MEMBERS OF LADIES FELLOWSHIP MEET The Ladles Fellowship of the Missionary church met recently with nineteen members present. The devotional period was opened by the group singing, “Stand Up For Jesus,” followed with a topic on friendship by Mrs. Harold Idlewine. . ... During the remainder of the evening, the ladies sewed for missionaries. The meeting was closed prayer by Mrs. Jeff Rauch. I ' ZION LUTHERAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY CONDUCTS MEETING The.ZioA Lutheran Missionary society met at the parish hall Wednesday afternoon. After the opening hymn, Mrs. Hugh Engle, led devotions. The 'Rev. Edgar, P. Schmidt presented an Informative lecture on Lent. Mrs. Eleanora Wall,- a member of the local committee for the Lutheran child welfare drive, started some pertinent facts regarding the association’s building project at Indianapolis. An every-inember canvass of the congregation wifi be made March 21, and she urged everyone to give generously to help meet Zion's goal of $3,000. Mrs. Robert Krueckeberg was welcomed as a guest at the meeting and was urged to return again. Mrs. Hilda Wittwer was accepted as a new member of the organization. A donation of $5 was made to the American Red Cross, and severaL ladles stated personal assistance they had received from the organization. A baby shower, was held honoring the society’s adopted missionary, Bruce Casslef and his wife, Beverly, who are stationed in Manila. The ladies brought many lovely baby gifts which will be packaged and sent on their way as a surprise for the expectant parents. Workmen were completing the installation of new drapes for the stage of the parish hall auditorium. This project was undertaken several months ago by the Missionary society, and its completion is a worthy addition to the relatively new parish hall. Luncheon was served by the following hostesses: Mrs. Kenneth Schnepf. Mrs. -John Kruse, Mrs. Jacob Alt, and Mrs. Earl Caston. MRS. HERMAN DIERKES PRESIDES AT MEETING * Adams Unit 43 of the American Legion auxiliary held their regular business meeting Friday evening with Mrs. Derinan Dierkes presiding. The group donated $25 to the Red Cross drive, and $35 was giv--en to the Veterans hospital in Fort Wayne for the supply shelf. Smaller donations were made to the Wooden church crusade and Indiana boys and girls schools. The fourth district.ofthe American Legion auxiliary met Thursday at post 47 In Fort Wayne with Mrs. T. C. Smith presiding. Those attending from Decatur were Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Ed Bauer, Mrs. Herman Dierkes, Mrs. I R. E. Hersh. Mrs. Anola Crist, Mrs. Erances Monahan, Mrs. Ralph S. Ropb, and Mrs. Clark Flaugh. At a ceremony at the Fort Wayne Veterans hospital a class of eight completed 50 hours of service and were presented with certificates and pins by Mrs. Minnie James, hospital chairman. Those who completed the work from the local unit were Mrs.

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Dierkes, Mrs. Elmer Darwachter, Mrs. T. C. Smith, and Mrs. Frances Monahan. MRS. WILBUR FOOR ENTERTAINS THURSDAY Mrs. Wilbur Foor entertained members of the Union Chapel W. S. W. S. Thursday’ evening, with Mrs. Glen Roughia as the program leader. The prelude was played by Mrs. Robert Folk, after which the group sang "The Light of the World.” The call to worship was given by the leader, Mrs, Roughia, and scripture was read by Mrs. C. O. Brown, after which Mrs. Florence Bauman led in prayer. The group then sang “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” led by Mrs. Don Smith. Mrs. Omer Merriman reported on the work the missionaries are doing in Ecuador, and Mrs. Lawrence Norris reported on “The Protestant Missions" from the book, “Where’er the Sun.” Mrs. Bauman was in cnarge of the business meeting. The following officers were elected for the coming year: president. Mrs. Don Smith; vice-president, Mrs. Florence Bauman; secretary, Mrs. Nile, Williamson; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Workinger; secretary *of spirituaMlfet~Miwi -Ct 0. ,‘Browmi Sec : retary of social relations, Mrs. Robert Folk; secretary of young people, Mrs. Lawrence Norris; secretary of jnissionary education, Mrs. Wayne Troutner; secretary of missionary’ education for children, Mrs. Vincent Barker; and secretary of special projects, Mrs. Thurman Drew. The delegates'to the W. S. W. S. convention in June will be Mrs. Don Smith and Mrs. Wilbur Foor, and alternates are Mrs. Wayne Troutner and Mrs. Lawrence Norris. . Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess to sixteen members - present. The ‘ meetingwas dismissed by Mrs. Charles Burrell. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Omer Merriman. BUSINESS WOMEN TO HOST DISTRICT MEETING An “Easter Bonnet” theme will be the setting when the Decatur Business and Professional Women’s club hosts 15 BPW dubs of northeastern and central Indiana at the Moose home Sunday, March 28Miss Joan Wemhoff. district director, announced f:o members of the locals club at their regular meeting that plans for the early spring motif had been completed by the decorations • committee headed by Eva . Bayles and Anna K. Williams. The committee includes Eleanor Bieberich, Aldine Frauhiger, Edna Roop and Mary Cathertne Spangler. Miss Carol Mulqueeney,a member of the Civic Theater Players in Fort Wayne, will present a collection of Easter bonnets. Miss Mulqueeney, noted for her vivacity and wit is one of the favorites of thj theater and her fashion revue should be exceptionally interesting. For several years she was woman’s page editor for the Fort Wayne News Sentinel and is now employed in the advertising department of Wolf and Dessauer. Also on the program will be a group of girls, from Decatur Catholic .high school who will present vocal selections, accompanied by Rita Rumschlag. The girls are students of Sr. Mary Paul. Registration for the dinner will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon with dinner scheduled for $2:15 p.m. Miss Helen L, Johnson, Auburn, second vice-president of the organization, will conduct business £ot... district nine and Joan Wemhoff will be in charge of the district five session. Reservations for the local members must be made by March 22. Invitations have been sent to the district five clubs which are Marion. North Manchester, Montpelier, Peru And Wabash and to the units of djstrcit nine which in-

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eludes Auburn, Butler, Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Garrett, Kendallville, LaGrange, Ligonier and Angola. Gladys Keller, chairman of the invitation committee, reports current acceptance assures a good representation. — MRS. LLOYD DANIELS HOSTESS FOR W. 8. C. 8. Mrs. Lloyd Daniels was hostess for the Mt. Tabor Methodist W. S. C. S. Wednesday. The following six district officers were present; president, Mrs. B. V. Allen; treasurer. Mrs. Kenneth Lontz; promotion secretary, Mrs. B. Q. Adams; supply work secretary. Mrs. Russell Harrison, all of Fort Wayne; Mrs. J. E. Thacker, missionary education and service secretary; and the county key woman, Mrs. Harlan Jones of Decatur. The program chairman. Mrs. Samuel Cottrell, called the meeting to order with the group singing “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.” Scripture reading was given by Mrs. C. E. Chronister, after which the Lord’s prayer was Recited in unison. ■ The lesson study was entitled Americans Along the Mexican Border.” Those taking part in the skit were Mrs. Charles Drake. Mrs.' Lloyd Daniels, Mrs. A. E. McMichael, and Mrs. Arlo Drake. Prayer by Mrs. Edward Koos followed and . the hymn "Take My Life" was sung. Mrs. Arlo Drake, president, then conducted a short business meeting. She announced the election of officers will be held at the April meeting at the home of Mrs. H. W. Culbertson. A poem was read by Mrs. Paul R. Rich. A hymn of consecration. “I’ll Live for Him,” was sung with Mrs. Culbertson at the piano. The closing prayer was given by Mrs. Arlo Drake. Mrs, Harry McDormett and son were also guests at the meeting. ' A lovely lunched'n was served ai. noon and the afternoon session was led by the district officers who gave Informative talks on the work and duties of the women in the W. S. C. S. A bake sale, sponsored by the junior class of Adams Central high school, will be held at the Western Auto store Saturday at nine o’clock. Aeolian choir will rehearse Thursday evening at seven o’clock in the music room of Decatur high school. The Pleasant Mills Methodist W. S. C. S. will meet Thursday_at one-thirty o’clock with Mrs. Russell Watkins. Election of officers will be held. All day Thursday the Women’s guild of St. Luke’s Evangelical and Reformed church will meet at the church with Mrs. Boyd Stepler as leader. Hostesses will be Mrs. Dorphus Schlickman and Mrs. August Schlickman. The Decatur Girl Scout board of directors will meet Friday evening, at seven-thirty o’clock with Mrs. Joe Thompson. The Union township Farm Bureau will meet Friday evefling at seven-thirty o'clock at the Emmanuel Lutheran school. A panel discussion on public relations will be held with Mr. and Jiffs. Leo King and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Raudenbush .as speakers. .A pie, baking contest will also be held, and music will be furnished by the Badenhop sisters. The Junior Women win be in charge of the Decatur Woman’s club program this evening at the public library. The meeting will begin at seven-forty-five o’clock. The group will present a style histpry of the Decatur Woman’s club, and all members are urged to use their guest tickets. A called meeting of the Eagles auxiliary will be held at the Eag-

1 • I 1 Society Item* for today's publication must bo phonod In by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Sharon Klmblo Phono Mill MONDAY V. F. W. Ladies auxiliary,. of Post 6236, post home, 8 p.m. V.F.W. post, post home, 8 p.m, Adams County chorus, Monroe school, 7:30 p.m. Root Township Farm Bureau, Monmouth school, 7:30 p.m. Past President’s Parley of .American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p.m. Research club, Mrs. W. Guy Brown, 2:30 p.m. Junior Women’s program, Decatur public library, 7:45 p.m. Adams Central P.T.A., school, 7:30 p.m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 8 ( p.m. TUESDAY Called meeting of Eagles auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. Called meeting of Delta Theta ■ Tau sorority, Mrs. Shirley Smith, !f: 30 p.m. Decatur 4-H club, Decatur high -school, after school. Bethany E. U. B. Loyal Daughters class —Mrs. Earl Fuhrman. Tri Kappa sorority social meeting, Legion home, 8 p.m. THURSDAY Father’s auxiliary of V. F. W., post home, 7:30 p.m. Pocohantas lodge, Redmen's hall. 7:30 p.m. Kum-Join-Us class of Bethany E. U. B. church, church basement, 6:30 pin. _ Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Robert Garard, 2 p.m. Evening circle 2 of Methodist W. S. C, S., Mrs. Walter Krick, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Carl Hammond, 2 p.m. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. L. C. Pettibone, 2:30 p.m. THURSDAY Zion Lutheran Needle club, church social room, 7 p.m. Women of Moose, Moose home, officers, 7:30 p.m., members, 8 p.m. Aeolian choir, Decatur high school, 7 p.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Russell Watkins, 1:30 p.m. r Women’s guild of St. Luke’s Evangelical and Reformed - church, church, all day. D.Y.B. class of Trinity E.U.B. church. ■ church parlors; pjgi. Upit 2 of Bethahy FT U. B. church, Mrs. Francis 2 p.m. FRIDAY Decatur Girl Scout board of directors, Mrs. Joe Thompson, 7:30 p.m. Union township Farm Bureau, Emmanuel Lutheran school, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Junior class of Adams Central high school bake sale, Western Auto store, 9 a m. les hall Tuesday evening ate.ight o’clock. The nomination of treasurer will be conducted; Tuesday evening at eight-thirty o’clock a called meeting of Delta Theta Tau sorority will be conducted at the home of Mrs. Shirley Smith. The Decatur 4-H club will meet Tuesday after school In the home ec room of Decatur high school. Any girl wishing to enroll should leave her name at this meeting. Election of officers will also be held. The Women -of the Moose will meet' Thursday evening at the Moose home. Officers are to be there at seven-thirty o’clock, and members at eight o’clock. The Zion Lutheran Needle club will meet in the church social room Thursday evening at seven o'clock. ——------- Mrs. Don Lutes and Mrs. Tom Lutes attended the florist design school at the Palmer House in Chicago yesterday. Miss Carol Kalver, student at Indiana University, visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kalver. GIRL SCOUT Girl Scout troop I or Decatur met at the Lincoln school. Plans were made for the Girl Scout birthday party. Sandra Strickler is our representative and will give our pennies to the international friendship fund. We are sending letters to the Chambers of Commerce of different cities within 130 miles so we may make a choice for an all day trip for our troop this year. For our closing we said the Girl Scout promise and laws, and sang “Where, Oh Where, But in America.” Scribe, Sandra Strickler

Three Auto Mishaps Reported In County No One is Injured In Three Accidents City police, the sheriff’s department and state patrolman Gene Rash reported three auto mishaps in Adams county in the last 24 hours with a total property damage estimated at $625. No personal injuries were reported. Automobiles driven by Herman Davis, Jr., Decatur, and.—Kenneth Paul Singleton, Decatur, route 2, figured in a mishap at Five Points Saturday afternoon. Damage to the two autos was estimated at 180. Autos driven by Kermit Garner, Decatur, route 6 and Robert Grim. Decatur, route 6, were involved in an accident Sunday afternoon in the business section of Decatur. Damage was estimated at S4OO. Robert G. Franklin. Decatur, route three, and Carl Hildebrand, Decatur, route two. were the drivers of two cars damaged in a mishap about a mile west of Preble this morning. wife, in another automobile, was helping her husband start his auto: The Hildebrand car passed them, just as the front car swerved, causing an estimated damage of $175. Adlai Stevenson To Visit Indiana SOUTH BEND, Ind. UP—Adlai E. Stevenson, the Democrat’s 1952 presidential nominee, will visit one of Indiana’s leading Democrats here April 10-11. Paul M. Butler, the state’s Democratic national committeeman, said Stevenson will be his guest and will meet with the party’s state committee. At the Adams county methorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. William Weikel, Linn Grove, became the parents of a baby girl Saturday at 9 a m. She weighed 8 pounds and 6 ounces. A baby daughter: was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mihm, Rockford. O„ at 5:23 a.m., Sunday. She weighed 6 pounds and 4 ounces. At 6 a.m. Sunday a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Bixler, Berne. He weighed S pounds and 11 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Kelesson Brandy•berry .oi-ty. became the parents df pofinds, 8 daughter Sunday at 6:55 a.nr A baby son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holt, city, Sunday at 10:05 am. He weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces.

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Appeal For Clothing Sent To Philippines An appeal is beihg made by Adams unit 43 of the American Legion auxiliary for new and used summer clothes for American-re-lated children of the Philippines. Also new yard goods, shoes, pencils, textbooks, and comic books (new or used) are needed. Mrs. Clark Flaugh, child welfare chairman. alsq asked for new or used clothing for Koreans. Articles are to be given to Mrs, Flaugh, 117 South Fourth street. Or may be taken to the Legion home for the auxiliary’s Mhrch 26 meeting. Ralph Lobaugh Files Plea For New Trial Petition Filed By Fort Wayne Killer FORT WAYNE, Ind. (UP) — An appeal for a new trial was on die today by Ralph Lobaugh. 36, who charged he was under the influence of drugs when he pleaded guilty to three sex slayings, two of which another convict confessed before he was executed. The petition, in one of the most tangled cases in Hoosier crime history, was filed in Allen circuit court late Saturday. Lobaugh also claimed a witness who once identified him has since changed his mind, and that a grand jury indicted him for perjury on grounds his confessions were untrue. Lobaugh was convisted in 1947. He said he received drug injections while awaiting trial from an addict who shared his cell. While drugged, he said, he wrongfully admitted slaying Wilhema Haaga, 38. Anna Kuzeff. 32, and Mrs. Dorothea Howard. 32. Lobaugh first w-as sentenced to bo electrocuted, but that was changed to life imprisonment when conflicting confessions cast doubt in the case. Later, Robert V. Christen, 39, was convicted for the Howard slaying and sentenced to life. He won a new trial and the case against him was dropped. Franklin Slick, 30, who was electrocuted in t the slaying of Phyllig Conine, 16, also confessed to the Haaga and Kuzeff murders.

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World Affairs Class Will Meet Tuesday "Japan and Democracy” is th« title of the film to be shown Tuesday night at the world affairs class. The class will be held in the Decatur public library from 7:30 until 9 p.m. After viewing the film, the class will hold a discussion period. Everyone is invited to attend this educational opportunity. • WjOIRITAL 0 n JMfcf Admitted Vernon F. Kuhn, Rockford, O.; . Rio Jos Encarnacion, city: Mrs. John Myers, city; Mrs. Bertha Campbell, city; Gus Muter, city. Dismissed Master Noel Miller, city; Mrs. Wilmer Kellermeyer, Willshire, O.; Mrs. Kenneth O’Shaughnessey and baby girl, Monroeville; Mrs. Jesse Brewster; Geneva; Mrs. Simon Schwartz, Berne; Mrs. Arthur Hurst, Jr., and baby- girl, city; Harry Poling, city. Democrat Want Ads Bring Results Quality Photo Finishing Work left before 8:00 p. m. Monday, ready Wednesday at 10 a. m. Holthouse Drug Co. Notice Os Election There will be an election for one trustee at First Christian Church to be held* Sunday, March 21st.