Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 90, Decatur, Adams County, 16 April 1954 — Page 3

FRIDAY. APRIL 16, 1954

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—I »■■■■" — " ' '*“*" MISS JOAN SEARS WEDS NORMAN E. STINGELY SUNDAY | Palms, ferns, basnets oi Snapdragons and gladioias, and tall white tapers in seven-branched candelabra adorned the altar; and tiny flowers and ribbons adorned the chapel of the First Methodist church, Bloomington, for the twothirty o’clock Sunday wedding of Miss Joan Sears and Normart E. Stingely. The bride is. the daughter of ..Mr-' and Mrs. Clarence N. Sears df Elnora and the bridegroom’s parents are Dr. and Mrs. Ray Stinge.lv of Decatur. • Dr. Merrill B. McFall read the double ■ ring ceremony. Herbert White presided at the organ as the guests assembled and he accompanied Miss Judith Hart of LaSalle, 111., classmate and sorority sister of the' bride, who sang “The Wedding Prayer,’’ “Song of Ruth,’’ and "The Lord’s Prayer." The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a gown of dustyrose silk, with a full skirt and gathered bow-tied sleeves. Her hat was designed of many tiny pink and White flowers bordered with a tiny veil. She carried a white Bible topped with a white orchid and lily of the valley streamers. Pearls, a gift of the groom, were her only jewelry. The matron of honor, Mrs. Pa- | tricia Sears, sister-in-law of the bride, wore a gown of aqua silk ayloiuaccgnted by. a. .white liat and. navy accessories. She carried a bouquet of shattered carnations with lillies of the valley and wore a colonial bracelet and pearl earrings. a gift of the bride. Thomas M. Sears 11, brother of the bride, served as best man and ushers were AL Frielof Columbus and Frank Lindley of Anderson. The mother of the bride was attired in navy blue and gold with white accessories and wore a rose colored camellia, Mrs. Stingely chose a Christian Dior blue dress witli pink and white accessories and wore a pink camellia. The couple received relatives and friends in the chapel reception room, where a three tiered cake topped with wedding bells and bride and groom figurines centered the bridal table. The servers were: Jane Ann Everett of Scottsburg, Foreen Zavada of Gary, Ruby Kottarides of Gary and Susie LaBrum of South Whitley, Delta Zeta, sisters of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Stingely. left immediately for a wedding top. The. bride traveled in a 'light ptid; wool suit with spring accessories, of navy and pink. Upon their return their will reside in Bloomington. The bride graduated from Elnora high school in 1951 and is a junior at Indiana university, majoring in business psychology. She is amember of the Delta Zeta sorority and has a residence there. the hridegrooni graduated from, = Decatur high school in 19 49 and will receive his degree from Indiana University in June; he has been doing field work in public - TRY OUR MARKS FILM SERVICE FOR QUALITY PHOTO FINISHING — Smith Rexall Drugs

TO THE VOTERS OF ADAMS COUNTY I am a candidate fur S!i th • o'' A i .•. ( on*-,- I f ty. Hfijcct to (he Demo- g| , cratic Primary. May 1. r 'A I have been a resident of Adams Count.',' 15 years. ' With complete understanding of the re-ponsi- f:\fl3chilifies of this office. I O|Kyy ' feel that 1 am full y B qualified to serie as RHBH your sheriff. ‘tf&f J Your vote and your yS-. Aiqipcrt will be approciated. JAY 1. MINCH DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF of ADAMS COUNTY Pol. Advt.

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| health at Columbus. He has been j called to active service as a second lieutenant in the air force reserves and will report May 15 at’ Baltimore, Maryland. Out of town guests were from, Anderson. Columbus, Decatur, Denver, Elnora, Fort Wayne, Ful-* ton, Indianapolis. Lafayette, Muncie,' Newberry, Plainville. Rochester, Sandborn, Vincennes andWashington. t >4 MR., MRS. JAMES MURPH'?, SR. TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy, Sr.,will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Easter Sunday with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murphy. No open house will be observed because of ill health. The couple have five sons: Ed of Piqrta. O„ Pat of Geneva, and, Janies,Jr., .Anthony and Joe of this city. They also have thirteen grandchildren; one grandson is stationed with the 11. S. navy at Norfolk. Va. MRS. H. L. KOONTZ HOSTESS TO CIRCLE Mrs. H. L. Koontz was hostess for the Mary circle of the Women’s association of the First Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. John Magley, chairman of the circle, opened the meeting with prayer. Mis's Elizabeth Pet-, ersorr gave —the devotions, using as her subject “The Democratic 1 ehurcli.” Mrs. Alexander Lincoln gave a ' presentation- with maps of the work of the national missions among the Spanish Americans in 1 the U.S.A. She told about the imH port ant work the Presbyterian church is doing among the vast " numbers of these people, especial--1 ly since World War I. ’ Final plans were discussed for the smorgasbord at the Presbyter1 ian church Saturday, Mrs. Sim Burk assisted Mrs. Koontz during the social hour. 1 ' MRS. CHALMER DE BOLT ENTERTAINS NAOMI CIRCLE The Naomi circle of the Women’s association of the Presbyterian church met recently at the home of Mrs. Chalmer Deßolt. Devotions were given by Mrs. Earl Blackburn, who used as her ■ subject "Democratic Church.” Mrs. John Spaulding reviewed the book, "Within These Borders.” which dealt with the Spanish speaking Americans in the United States* Mrs. Tom Burk resigned from the office of chairman and Mrs. Mary Jane Saylors was elected for the position. Mrs. Deßolt then invited the guests into the dining room where lovely refreshments were served, from a’ beautifully appointed table. Mrs. Cecil Melchi poured and Mrs. Calvin Magley assisted the hostess. SALEM GIRLS GUILD CONDUCTS MEETING The Salem Evangelical and *Reffirm^„eJ}Jol£^:Gl£U. f -£HUd jsL - cently at-thefionfe orEveFyfi'Beift? eke with Dorene Beery as leader. The meeting was opened with a.. ~ prelude by Carla Snyder after which the group sang “At Calvary.” Scripture was read by Dor-

I • p Society Item* for today’* publication muat be phoned In by II a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) J Sharon Kimble Phono 3-2121 FRIDAY Philathae class of Baptist church, church social room, 7:30 pm-Mid-day passion service, Zion Lutheran church, 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. SATURDAY Delta Theta Tau. sorority bake sale, citjA-hall, 9 a.m. Pleasant Valley W.S.C.S. bake sale, Western Auto store. Adult club of Zion church, Friedheim, bake sale, Schafer’s store. MONDAY Corinthian class of First Christian church, church parlors, 7:30 .p.m. V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary, V.F.W. home, color bearers, 7:30 p.m., members, 8 p.m. Federation day, Presbyterian church, 7:30 p.m. j Past Presidents Parley, American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 8 pm. Adams County chorus, Monroe school, 7:3R p.m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. Adams Central P.T.A., gymnasium, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Catholic Indies of Columbia, C. L. of C. hall. 6:30 p.m. Decatur Carden club, Mrs. Amgs Yoder, 2 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority and Girl Scout troops 3 and 4. Legion home, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Profit and Pleasure Home Demonstration club. Mrs. Delmar Connelley, 7 :.30 p.m. Preble Township Farm bureau, Friedheiin Lutheran school, 7:30 p.m. ene Beery and prayer was offered by Carol Helmrich. The lesson was presented by Mrs. Harry Beavers. The group then sang "Who Is On the Lord's Side" and the Lord's prayer, repeated in unison, closed the meeting. A business meeting was conducted by the president and refreshments were served by the hostess. The ladies of the Monroeville St. Rose parish will present for the public “Crazy to Reduce" in the . school auditorium • April 25 at two o’clock and eight o’clock. Another performance will be given the following Wednesday at eight o’clock. - The Rosary society will meet at the K. of C. hall Monday evening at eight o’clock. The ladies are asked to bring their Catholic papers. ’ ... . , - -The Corinthian class of the First Christian church Will hold a meeting Monday ’.jevening at seventhirty o’clock*- in the church parlors.- Mrs. William Teeple will be charge of the program. Monday evening at eight o’clock the V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary will hold a meeting at the V.F.W. home. Color bearers are asked to be present at seven-thirty o’clock. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will meet for a pot-luck dinner at the C. L. of C. hall Tuesday evening at six-thirty o’clock. The Decatur Garden club will meet at the home of Mrs. Ainos Yoder Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. Mrs. Hubert Zerkel, Sr., will be leader. The Profit and Pleasure Home Demonstration club will meet with Mrs. Delmar Connelley Wednesday evening at seven-thirty o’clock. Delta Theta Tau Bake Sale at City Hall, Saturday 9:00 a. m. Bake goods and Easter Eggs. T Trade In a Good Town — Decatur. Offered Faster Relief Fnm Paint A K*terte Co.ua TaHrt. Qaickkaatcn Hood atnam from int«aUn«a. W® aot aauMate. Redoeo Urie aeid. ■hria* quick, looser hating relief to deep■Mted peta*. Go* seouiM A.M. Pal* BaiiW TWHate. HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

Miss Lettie Kintz of Toledo was a visitor here yesterday. Miss Betty Bilderback, 20, of Ohio City, 0., is a patient in the Van Wert hospital following an accident which occurred on state road 224 west of that city yesterday. Sw and Miss Marilyn Schmid also of Ohio City, were riding in a car with Max Frye, 20, of Willshire, when the car was struck by another driven by Howard. Overman. Thomas F. Ulman of Decatur, route 3, who was trailing the Hoverman. car, was forced into a ditch. Miss Bilderback is suffering from a separation of the right shoulder, multiple scalp cuts and other injuries. Miss Schmid escaped with slight injuries, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kalver and children left this afternoon for a several days visit with relatives and fyiends in Chicago. The cause against 'Rudolph Linnemeier,. 71, well known. Preble man. who has been charged with driving a truck while under the influence of liquor, has been moved from the Bluffton city epurt to the Wells circuit court. Judgment has been rendered in the Wells circuit court for Alfred K. Beavers and the Beavers Oil service of Decatur for $l,lOO against Robert A. Everett of Decatur, route 3. The ease involved an accident of June 14. 1950. in this county and the case was venued to Wells county in 1951. Fred Fullenkamp is leaving today for Chicago where he will spend Easter with his son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. James Egley. He will return with Mrs. Fullenkamp, who has been visiting the Egleys. Phillip Terveer, son of Mrs. Frances Terveer of this city, has been placed on the dean’s list for the third time at Kent State, where he la ,a student. HOSPITAL NOTES Dismiised Mrs. Ixiuis Alt. Celina, O.; Mrs. Dwight Laffin, Celina, O. BIRTHS Nola Marie is the name of the baby daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. William F. Conner at the Wells county hospital, Bluffton, Friday morning at 6:20 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds and 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glen Custard of Decatur. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Arnold, Portland, became the parents of a baby boy at 12:55 p.m: Thursday. He weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces. ' 7 A baby girl was born to Mr., and Mrs. Gene Linn, Bryant, at 9:01 p.m. Thursday. She weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces. A baby son, weighing 8 .pounds and 6 ounces, was born at 11:25 p.m. _ Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, city. ■ At 3 aTin7T r rfday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hook, city, became the parents of a baby son, weighing 8 pounds and 15 ounces. PldnSingspiration At Church Saturday A singspiration will be held at the Inter-denomination church, Vimile east of Wren, 0., Saturday evening at 8 o’clock, .E.S.T. The Rev. Gene Suman will-present the message. The public is welcomeBake Sale at Schafer’s Store Saturday, April 17, 9:00 to Noon. *Aduit Club Friedheim Zion Lutheran Church. Itx A Favorite for EASTER and every other day .... TURTLES TT*. «'■'* •» MAPI ONIV •» FAIRWAY . .. - . • ■ J',*;-'

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