Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 125, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1954 — Page 3

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1954

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DEMONSTRATION CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. KRUSE The Decatur Home Demonstration club met at the home of Mrs. Norman Kruse. Assisting the hostess Were the Mesdames Noble Reynolds, Harve Shroll and O. K. Baker. Mrs. Bert Haley opened the meeting in regular form and conducted a business session. Mrs. L. E. Archbold, the first club president, was appointed historian to write a history of the club which will be given to the county historian. Mrs. Paul Daniels presented a very Interesting report on the district Roadside council meeting at Huntington and Mrs. Clarence Drake reported oft the safety meeting at Purdue university. Mrs. Gerald Durkin announced that the flower show', sponsored by the Decatur Garden club and Rose Garden club, will be held at the public library Saturday, June 5. Any person wishing to exhibit flowers is to meet at the library from 8 am. to Iff a m. The flowers will then be judged. The club then presented Mrs. Haley a gift in appreciation of her work after which Mrsi Walter Lister and Mrs. Carl Hammond gave lessons. Mrs. Minnie Teeple received a potted plant for being the oldest member and Mrs. O. K. Baker also received a plant for having the most grandchildren. Mrs. Manley. Foreman won the door prize. The hostesses then served refreshments, followed by a social hour. MRIS. JAMES ELBERSON HOSTESS FOR SORORITY Mrs. J/mes Elberson- was hostess for the recent social meeting of Xi Alpha Xi and Delta Lambda chapters of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. After the members recited the opening ritual, Mrs. Fred Corah, president of Delta Lambda chapter, conducted a short business session. She appointed the follow'ing committees for the coming year: membership and ways and means, Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Walter Sommer; program, Mrs. Virgil Doyle, Mrs. Jerome Keller; social. Mrs. Cletus Miller, Mrs. William Affolder; publicity, Mrs. Carl Stucky, Mrs. J. Fred Fruchte; service, Mrs. William Affplder and Mrs. Virgil Doyle. J Impressive exemplar degree ceremonies were "conducted for Mrs. James Kane and Mrs. Glenn

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Custer. Tn closing the group repeated the closing ritual. The remainder of the evening was spent playing canasta. First prize was awarded to Mrs. Clarence Ziner and consolidation prize was presented to Mrs. Martin Weiland. Mrs. James Kane and Mrs. George Bair received the door prizes. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. George Bair and Mrs. Virgil Doyle in serving refreshments. MRS. HAROLD OWENS ENTERTAINS CLUB 'Mrs. Harold Owens of Monmouth was Poetess Tuesday afternoon for the Root Township Home Demonstration club. The meeting opened* with the ' members repeating the club creed afterywhieh Mrs. Adolph Weidler tol<|.,the history- of the song of the month, "Pack Up Your Troubles.” IMrs. Nevin Miller presented a lesson entitled. "Pie, America's Favorite Dessert." Mrs. Omer Merriman had prepared two pies and samples were served later with refreshments. A lesson on safety was given by Mrs. John Magley. Roll call was answered by “my mother’s hobby." Following the business meeting delicious refreshments were served by the hosteee, assisted by Mrs. Nevin Miller and Mrs. Sherman Kunkel. There were 30 members, six children and one guest, Mrs. Henry Clyde of Florida, present. Mrs. Ada Hall received the door priie. D. A. V. AUXILIARY ELECTS OFFICERS Tuesday evening Clara Ellen Hitchcock was elected and instaF led as commander of the D. A. V. auxiliary. Other officers elected and installed are Esther Ray, senior vice-president; Betty Tinkham, junior vice-commander; Helen Myers, chaplain; Martha Sommer, treasurer. Games were played and prizes were awarded to Esther ißay, Bet-’ ty Smith, Martha Sommer, Doria Spiegel, Dorothy Stalter and Clara Hitchcock. The door prize was presented “to Esther Ray. Later, refreshments were served. It was then decided that the auxiliary will sponsor a bake sale: at Schafer’s store June 12. WALTHER LEAGUE C|EILEBRATE BIRTHDAY Members of the Immanuel Walther League recently celebrated the hifthday at the church. During the candle-lighted ceremony, the officers and the Rev. W. C. Vetter read an article on the founding, growth and purpose of the league. Games were then played and refreshments were served. The next meeting will ,be held June 2. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET HELD TUESDAY Forty people attended the mother and daughter meeting Tuesday evening at the Adams Central school, sponsored by the Kirkland Ladies club. The group opened the meeting by repeating the club creed, after which Evelyn Arnold led the group in the singing of the song of the month. Roll call was answered by telling “my mother’s favorite hobby.” 'Mrs. Floyd Arnold was in charge of the program for the evening. A potted plant was given to each mother present and Mrs. John Leyse gave a report for the travel committee. Hostesses were Mrs. Leia Arnold, Mrs. Pearl Ijongenbarger, Mrs. Floi-ence Biberich and (Mrs. Mary Egley. Seven of Nebraska’s 14 Production Credit Associations retired the last of their government stock in 1953, making all associations in the state completely far,mer-owned and controlled. Trade In a Gooa town — vecatur!

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Yost Construction Awarded Berne Bid Contracts for remaining improvements to the Berne waterworks System have been tentatively let, by the Berne city council. The contract for the water treatment plant and related work was let to Yost Construction Co., Decatur, on a bid of $76,605. The contract for the water main distribution system was let to the Weikel Construction Co., Fort Wayne, on a bid of $68,819.01 for use of cast iron pipe. Final approval is to be made by the Indiana public service commission. Elks Lodge Planning Events During June A schedule of special and regular events of the Decatur Elks lodge during the month of June has been announced by lodge officials. , The regular meeting will be held Thursday evening. June 3, with lunch and refreshments to follow. .Saturday night, June 12, the annual semi-formal spring dance will be held on the first floor of the lodge home, with Lyle Mallonee as chairman. The annual Flag Day ■ services will be held Monday, June 14, with Wendell Macklin chairman, and the annual Elks stag picnic will be held in .Myers' woods Sunday, June 27: I RTHS~) At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Haines, city, became the parents of a baby son Wednesday at 3:45 p. m. He weighed 8 pounds and 5 ounces. A baby son, weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces, was bora Wednesday at 7:43 p. m. to Mr. and Mrs. Martel Fennig, Berne. A baby girl, named Ellen Carol, was bora to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Thieme, Lafayette, at the Home hospital Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces. The paternal grandparents are Mr, and Mrs. Ed Thieme of Decatur. 3T5- —— .• V 1 Admitted Mrs. A. L. DeKonenck, Hoagland; Mrs. James McCollum, Geneva; Miss Kathy Franz, city. Dismissed Hubert Isch, city; Mm, Cletus Green, Portland; Ltopald Grant and baby daughter, ■ Kokoni&; Fred Weidler, Geneva; Mrs. Carey Knittie and baby son. Willshire, O. Mrs. Maud Mahan left for a visit with her son, Capt. Ivan Mahan and family, Alburquerque, N. M. Glen Stucky was pleasantly surprised Sunday at Monroe with a birthday party. Attending .were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Stucky, (Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bluhm, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stucky, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hannie of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker of Liberty Center, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stucky, Ricky and Stevie Stucky, Dan and Susan Hannie, Gerry, John, Ben and Gene Bluhm, Elaine Freels, Ned and Marilyn Stucky. Barbara Shimp, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shimp of route 2, Geneva, is reported to be improving at St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne, w'here she is ill with spinal meningitis. Powell L. Elzey, a seaman on the U. SI aircraft carrier Bennington which was so badly damaged by an explosion yesterday, called his parents at Bluffton to inform them that he happened to be off the ship on leave and escaped injury. Mrs. Bryon Smith, Mrs. Dan Cochran, Mrs. Doyle Collier and Mrs. Chester Dalzell attended the I Northern Indiana Girl Scout study | commission at Camp Ella Logan

on DeWart lake. Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Smith of Berne are enjoying a Hawaiian tour. They crossed the Pacific on the SS Lurllne and report gn enjoyable holiday. Police Picnic Held Wednesday Evening Decatur police their wives and city officials held their annual pqlice picnic at HannaNuttman park Wednesday night. Sheriff Robert Shraluka and deputy Merle Affolder took over while the police attended the outing. No calls were reported' by the sheriff’s department during the absence of the police. A steak supper was the highlight of the picnic. Craig's Committee Raised $7X028.89 INDIANAPOLIS, UP —The Indiana committee for Republican victory—Governor Craig's private campaign fund-raiser — collected $73,028.89 before the May 4 primary, it was reported today. James Gregory, treasurer for the committee, said $60,575.47 was , spent and $11,414.39 committed, leaving a balance of $1,036.03. He said Craig will decide what to do with tbe balance, and Craig has said it is up to the committee. A temperature of minus 92 degrees Fahrenheit has been recorded at Verkhoyansk, Siberia; a temperature of 136 -degrees Fahrenheit has been recorded at Az--1 Izia, Libya. • IkS/ 1 * *1 Society Items for today’s puts llcatlon must be phoned In by 1 11 a. m. (Saturday C:3O a. m.) Sharon Kimble - Phono 8-2121 "THURSDAY Women of the Moose, Moose ■ home, 8 p.m. Ruralistic Study club, Mrs. Lewis Rumschlag, 8 p.m. Epsilon Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Hanna-Nutt-man park, 6:30 pan. Bethany circle of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, Mrs. Tillman Gehrig, 8 p.m. Women’s association of First • Presbyterian church, church, 8 pjm. Decatur Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Norman Kruse, 7:30 •“p.m. 1 ~ Friendship circle of Zion Evan- '• gelical and Refofmed church* Mrs. • Fred Corah, 7:30 p.m. , Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.rri? So-Cha-Rea, Mrs-. R. C. Hersh, 7:45 p.m. St. Ambrose Study club, Mrs. Lee Lengerich, 7:30 p.m. 4-H band rehearsal, 8 pan., Monroe Firemen's hall. j St, Paul’s Ladies Veda Smith, all day. Guardian Angel Study club, Mrs. j Leo Alberding, 8 p.m. Our Lady of Victory Discussion j club, Mrs. Nick Braun, 8 p.m. FRIDAY I ** Adams Unit 43 of American Lei gion auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p.m. TUESDAY ' Methodist Builders class family j picnic, Hanna-Nuttman shelter house, 6 pm. 1 Catholic Ladies of oClumbia, C. ’ L. of C. hall, 7:30 p.m. ' Happy Is The Day ' When Backache ' Goes Away.... I Naggingbackache.loaaof pepandenergy, I headaches and dizxlneaa may be due to slowdown of kidney function. Doctor. aay good 1 kidney function la very important to good f health. When some everyday condition, «uch as stress and strain, causes this important function to slow down, many folks suffer nagging backache—feel miserable. Minor bladder irritations due to cold or wrong diet may 1 causegettingupnightsorfreQuentpaaaages. I Don't neglect your kidneys if these conditions bother you. Try Doan’s Pills—a mild S diuretic. Used successfully by millions for , over 40 years. It’s amazing how many times Doan’s give happy relief from these discom1, forts-helpthel6mUesof kidney tubes and Alters flush out waste. Get Doan's Pills today!

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