Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 167, Decatur, Adams County, 17 July 1954 — Page 3

BATORt)AY, JULY 17, 1954

PINOCHLE CLUB MEETS THURSDAY The members ot the Pinochle club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Louanna Banning. After a short business session, presided over by the preaident, Mrs. Lola Kohne, six games of pinochle were played. The prizes, furnished by Mrs. Gladys Keller, Were presented to Mrs. Florence Engle, Mrs. Rhumah Custer and Mrs. Raymond McDougald Mrs. Custer was also the recipient of the traveling prize. August 19 the club will meet at the home of Mrs. Goldine Mag|ey with prizes furnished by Mrs. Margaret Ashbaucher. A delicious luncheon was served later by the hostess. The serving table was decorated with pink, white and green. MISB SUZANNE YAGER ENGAGED TO WED The engagement of Miss Suzanne Yager to Edward Eugene Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Smith, of Xenia, O„ has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Yager, of Berne. Miss Yager is a graduate of the Berne-French high school and plans to enter Grace college, Winona Lake, this fall. Her fiatice, a graduate of Xenia high school and Moody Bible Institute, w'here he received his bachelor of arts deServing CHURCHES ALL FATIHS . WEtCOME WAGON Phone 3-3196

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Fol ■ Memories are the *' !• *: Milestones of Time Dearly treasured among life’s memories, are the final services for a loved one. To endow such memories with perfect beauty and deep spiritual meaning is ever our guiding purpose. “Serving Families of Every Faith" , GILLIG & DOAN FUNERAL HOME DECATUR PHONE 3-3314

‘ir ' -■ grew, will enroll in Grace Seminary in the fall. ' < sXkX ..7 ' 7-y-— — - The Church of God Missionary ladies will serve home-made ice cream, cake, pie and coffee Friday evening at eix o’clock at the I-egion Memorial park. The public is Invited. Mrs. Lloyd Daniels will be hostess to. the Mt. Tabor W. 8. c. S. Wednesday evening at seven-thirty o’clock. j Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hesher and son, Ronnie, have returned from Long Island, N. Y., where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hesher. Judge Edward Meyers, former Decatur resident and father of mayor Robert Meyera of Fort Wayne, visited in Decatur today. faster Everett, of Ashley, visited in Decatur today. Former judge Earl B. Adams has moved his law office across the hall into the same suite of rooms occupied by the selective service office. V** Admitted'* Mrs. Justine Lamonte, Monroeville; Herman Myers, Willshire, 0- Mrs. Karl Neuman, city; Mrs. William Gernand, City. ... Dismissed -Mrs. Dean Fralick and baby eon. Ohio City, O.; Mre. Henry Heller, city; Mrs. Adison Sheets, Wren. O.; Charles Smitiey; Miss Romona Alcantar, Monroeville. ’ — 1 At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ruble. 'Mbnroevilltf, became the parents of a baby daughter at 12:50 p. m. Friday. She weighed 10 pounds and 7. ounces. •A baby girl, weighing .7 pounds and 13 ounces, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scheehan, city. Saturday at 5:55 a. m. At 4:42 p. m. Friday a 7 pound. 8 ounce baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Flueckiger, Berne. Mr. and IMms. Lester Stanley, Bryant, became the parents of a baby eon. weighing 6 pounds and 7 ounces, at 6:18 p ; m. Friday.

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Miss Buchanan Is Married To Larry Samples Mr and Mrs. Larry Dale Samples were united in marriage Saturday. July 3, in the Spring Hill Methodist church, northeast of Berne. The Ijride; the former Shirley Ann Buchanan, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Brehanan of Willshire, O. and parents of the bridegroom are Mrs. Josephine Samples, of Van Wert, O„ and Ervin Samples, of Rockford, O. The Rev. O. P. Van Y read Hie double-ring vows at six-thirty o’clock before an alter graced with palms candelabra and baskets of ferns and white gladioli. ' J Wedding music was presented ■by Miss Ruby Merkle, pianist, and Robert Merkle, vocalist. Selections were "Oh Perfect Love,” ’'l Lore You Truly,” “Because," and "Always.” “The Lord’s Prayer” was sung as the couple knelt at the alter.

Given in marriage by her, father, the bride appeared in a gown of Chantilly lace and nylon tulle-over-taffeta. 'Her strapless bodice was topped with a lace jacket designed with a Queen Ami collar 'and three-quarter length shirred sleeves and her full skirt was ballerina length. A cameo necklace end earrings set, a gift of thp bridegroom, was her only jewlery. Her fingertip veil of silk illusion was caught to a coronet etched with rhine-

boclaty Items for today's publication muat be phoned In by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Sharon Kimble Phono 3-2121 SATURDAY Antioch Lutheran church of Hoagland ice cream social and bazaar. church lawn, 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY W. M. A. of Mt Victory U. B. church, t etn per att c e Program, church, 8 p.m. MONDAY V. R W. Ladies auxiliary, post home, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Loyal Daughters class picnic Hanna-Nuttman park 6 o'clock. Catholic Ladies of Columlbia, C. L. of c. hall, 7:3d p. m. " Decatur Garden club, Mrs. George Rentz’ cottage at Highland park, Celina, O. Decatur W.C.T.U., Mrs, Frank Bohnke, 1:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Mt. Tabor W. S. C. 3., Mrs. Lloyd Daniels, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Home Demonstration club picnic, Hanna-Nuttman park, 0:39 p.m. THURSDAY Women of the Moose, Moose home, 8 p. m., executive committee, 7:30 p. m. FRIDAY • Church of God Missionary ladies. Legion Memorial park, 6 p. in. SEVEN FREED (Turn To Page Four) included Pfc. Jerry \V, Griffith of Springfield. 0,. Pvt. «ose F. McGinnis of Greensurg, Pa„ and Pfc. George Switzer of Milburn, Neb. All are members of the 816th field artillery battalion.

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Mr. and Mrs. Larry Samples

stone centered daisies and ahe carried a colonial bouquet of red roses and baby’s breath. Mrs. Vivan Knit tie attended her sister as matron of honor in a powder blue gown. Her strapless bodice was topped with a stand-up stole and her ballerina length nylon tulle skirt was adorned with pink rosebuds. She wore a rhinestone and earrings, a gift of the bride.; Her matching headpiece was styled similar to the bride's and she carried a Colonial bouquet of pink rbses and feme. Max Knittle, brother-in-law of the bride, served as best man and seating the guests were Richard Samples and Tom Marbaugh. Mrs. Buchanan eelected a twopiece navy linen dress with white accessories for the event and the bridegroom’s mother wore a navy crepe frock with a fitted jacket and white accessories. Both had corsages of white carnations.

The newlyweds received guests in the church parlors following the ceremony. A three-tiered wedding cake and lighted tapers in crystal holders decorated the bride's lace covered table. Servers were the Misses Delilah Case, Susie Caffee. Beverly Case and Elodee Nye. -- . Both Mr. and Mrs. Semples are graduates of Willshire high school. The bride is employed in the office of Aeroquip, Inc. in Van Wert, 0., and the bridegroom is an employe of aha OliwßgsicD Mi A Sendee In Willshire, o. They will reside in Willshire, O.

FLANDERS ICoutlnord From Page Que) the unit to oust employes with whom they are dissatisfied. Asked if he expected a vote when., the. subcommittee meets again Tuesday, McCarthy said "as far as I'm concerned”' one will take place. He indicated he expects McClellan to submit a proxy specifically aimed at Potter’s motion rather than a ■‘blanket’’- one such as the one McCarthy rejected on grounds it violated committee rules. Potter has proposed the removal so employes who played "lead ing roles" in the McCarthy-army investigation. Chief counsel Roy M. Cohn and staff director Francis P. Carr were McCarthy’s’ coprinclpals in the inquiry. OFFERS RUSSIA (Coutlnued From Page Owe) control of mass destruction weapons, the necessity for which has been demonstrated more than ever by the hydrogen bomb explosions in the Pacific and the growing arms race. "The British and French showed the way in London by offering a plan supported by the U. 3. and Canada. The U. S. also spelled out the ways and means to setting up an international control agency.. Only the Russians remained adament and refused to entertain any suggestions except their own, rejected each year by the UN assembly.” The Anglo-French plan proposed a han on the use of nuclear weapons except in defense against aggression. The proposed ban was Jinked to a long-standing UN as-sembly-approved western position that there can be no prohibition of atomic weapons until a strict, foolproof international control system of all arms has gonftJlhto effect. Trade in a Good Town —r Decatur.

Service Station Is Being Rebuilt Here Gay’s Mobil -Service, at the corner of 13th street and Monroe, is being completely rebuilt from its colonial style into a modern flatroofed service station. Gay’s is open for business as usual, but the sales are being made from a school bus owned by Robert Gay, and the * general office is temporarily located in a .trailer, loaned to the oil company by Strickler trailer sales. ' • The Yost construction company is now tearing down the old building and will soon start construction of a modern building with a larger sales room. Gay hopes to have the new building finished in one month. Court News Request For Time In the Fred- Stoppenhagen petition for drainage petition has been filed and approved for time in which the viewers shall file a report. Complaint Filed A complaint on account demanding 060 plus interest and costs of the action has been filed by Ralph Habegger, doing business as Habegger Hardware, against Harry Lawson. A summons has been ordered issued returnable Sept. 7. Trial Set On motion of the plaintiff the complaint of John P. Bright against James Brown, venued from Allen county, has been set for trial by jury Oct. 25. The plaintiff demands $75,000 for person© injury resulting from an accident June 27, 1951, north of Butler. Bond Filed 1 Walter Gilliom, appointed viewer and engineer in the Sanford Reynolds petition for drainage, has filed a $5,000 bond which has been approved by the court. Divorce Cases In the divorce case of Mary H, Noll against Richard Noll the parties have agreed upon custody of a minor child. The court has ruled that the defendant be given the custody of the child each weekend and the plaintiff" have custody all other times. A motion to dismiss the divorce action against Bruce R. Liechty has been filed by Phyllis M. Liechty. The court has approved the motion. The court has awarded $lO per week temporary support money to Ida J. Baumgartner, plaintiff in a divorce action against Emil H. Baumgartner. In the divorce case of Verna Hendricks against John Hendricks, the court has ruled that the cause be continued. Estate Cases > The schedule to determine the Inheritance ■ tax due from the estate of Mary Mersman has been filed with reference to the county assessor. The administrator’s inventory of the Emma A. Johnston estate has been filed, examined and approved The inventory show's a total value of $7,600 in real property and household goods. Proof of the publication of notices of appointment and final settlement have been filed in the estate of Alolia Meibers. The final report showing distribution of $7,835.54 to St. Mary’s Catholic church and $2,000 to Clara Schurger has been filed and approved. The estate has been closed. The inheritance tax appraiser’s report for the estate of John Maiston showing a net value of $12,375.12 has been filed. Heirs to the 'estate* include three children and three grandchildren. In the Louis A. Brunner estate the inheritance tax appraiser’s report has been filed and a* notice has been ordered issued returnable Aug. 13. Eight children and two grandchildren will share the $4,784.82 estate. A notice has been ordered issued returnable Aug. 13 on the inheritance tax appraiser’s report for the estate of Martha Stahly. The report shows a total value of $14.418.71 to be divided among six daughters and two sons. The certificate of clearance has been filed in the Sherman Glendening estate. The amended final report of the John Hinck estate has been approved by the heirs and the court. The executor has been ordered to make distribution as follows: sl,126.87 to Herman Hinck of Decatur, a son; $1,095.79 to Margaret Springer of Ossian, a daughter; $1,407.93 to Anna Lou Heinrich of Fort Wayne, a grand-daughter; $705.35 to Elmer Carl Scare of Berne, a grandson, and $352.61 to Delores Heinrich of Fort Wayne, a granddaughter. In th* Theodore Roth estate, a heading on the administrator’s petition to remove a Hep held by the Indiana department of public welfare has resulted in the court finding for the petitioner.

Question Drivers In Mystery Death Teen-Age Drivers Being Questioned INDIANAPOLIS <IMS) — Two teenage drivers were questioned today in connection with the mystery death of Rex Frazier, 39, of indianapolin.,, . Robert Sprawl, 17, of Indianapolis, admitted his car struck Frazier but said he was lying in the middle of the street. He was being followed by another automobile driven by Don Mantooth, 17, of Indianapolis. The youths said they did not stop because they wished to take two girl companions home so they would not be involved. Frazier was barefooted. His body was lying with the head in the middle of the street and the feet pointed towards Frazier’s car parked in front of his home. Frazier’s wife was visiting relatives. Autos Collide In Alley Intersection An alley intersectiqn-behind 604 Nuttman was the Scene of an accident yesterday noon involving automobiles dri/en by Marvel L. Johnson, of 518 Marshall, and Clem F. Kortenber, of 610 Nuttman avenue, city police reported. ' Police estimated that SIOO damage was done to the Kortenber vehicle, and SSO damage to the Johnson vehicle. Many Signatures On 4 H Petitions Henry Aschlemap, chairman of the 4-H petition committee, reports that he has already filled two petitions with signatures in the Berne area. The petitions are being circulated by extension committee representatives in each township, asking for a two-cent tax levy to build and support buildings on the 4-H fair grounds at Monroe. It has also been reported by Peter B. Lehman, chairman of the building committee, that more than 50 Decatur merchants have already signed the petition.

Bridge Buckles Under Gtavel Truck Weight A 22-foot bridge on state highway 101, halfway between Pleasant Mills and Bobo, buckled yesterday under the weight of a gravel truck, and has been closed by the state highway department pending repairs. " ’ The bridge buckled yesterday noon, highway repairmen reported; and will be fixed this weekend. While not actually down, it has been so severely damaged as to endanger any vehicle which would cross it. Detour signs have been posted at intervals on 101, and the bridge itself is blocked oft. State Fire Defense Setup Is Arranged Total county participation in the state fire defense set-up is being arranged by the fife advisory committee of the Indiana department of civil defense. The new system which will involve every eeunty, divides the state into six fire districts. Adams county will be included in the Allen county district. A coordinator wUT be selected later" to assist John G. Gordon, Adams county'civil defense director. Seven Hundred Nuns Attend Notre Dame NOTRE DAME, Ind., — Notre Dame has gone co-ed, at least for the summer. The co-eds on the campus these days, however, are dressed in veils and wimples rather than sweaters and jeans. They are some 700 nuns representing scores of religious communities from coast-to-coast. ". * The Sisters comprise almost half of the student body .enrolled for the summer session. Each year the university transforms several of-its residence halls Into cloisters and the nuns move in to study for advanced. degrees. While the accent is on the aqadetnic, the Sisters find plenty of time for relaxation and a change-of-pace from their regular school year routine. Most of the Sisters attending classes are teachers themselves in grade schools, high schools and colleges. If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

Flasher Signal At Highway Crossing Within the next ten day a flasher signal wilt be erected at the intersection of -U. S. 224 and state highway 1, the Indiana traffic safety foundation announced. Two deaths have occurred at this crossing and eight persons have been seriously injured in auto crashes at the point. .' : Jr ", ~...... 4 HoM Four Suspects For Safe-Cracking 3 Suspects In Crimps In Terre Haute Area TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (INS) — Edward Floyd Humphrey, 29, of Russiaville, will be brought to Terre Haute as a suspected fourth member of a safe-cracking gang, according to chief of detectives Jack Roach. Humphrey, who Is being held at Kokomo, is a former employe of a pest control service company in Terre Haute. He allegedly was implicated by three others held in connection with safe-blowing in the Terre Haute area. They are Alfred Kraemer, 29, of near Shelburn and Charles Edward Bruner, 30, and Mrs. Jewell Janice Pomeroy, 29, both of Terre Haute. They allegedly participated in the $4,700 looting of the Chatterbox Tavern safe at Brazil June 22. Mrs. Pomeroy’s husband, the late Theodore Pomeroy, has been named as the gang’s leader. He was killed in a dynamite blast July 1 when he and Kraemer allegedly were dynamiting fish in a pond near Prairieton. Kraemer was injured in that explosion.

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SEEK AMERICA'S < <<'oatiaa»dr Fnm Pace <>■»> spokesman described the meeting as and sources close to Mendes-France said the French premier still* hopes for an agreement Monday or Tuesday. FARMERSVOTE From Page Owe) approved, there wifi be no quotas or. marketing penalties, and price support for those who stay witbin their allotments will "be at 50 percent of parity. *- Farm allotment noticed, as well as an explanatory leaflet giving the essential facts of the 1955 program, were sent out on July 15 to farmers in Adams county who have previously grown wheat. COUNJY GIRLS (Tootinned From Pane Oney before were: Kathryn Shaffer, Union, township, and Neva Von Guntoh, Wabash township, food preservation judging; zNonma Jean Baily, St. Mary's township, and Marilyn Arnold, Kirkland township. bonne improvement Judging; Also Ruth Zimmerman, of Berne, and Patsy Bollenbacher, of Jefferson township, food preparation judging; and Audrey Kuhn, Jefferson township, baking. Adams county leaders who assisted with the contest* were: Bertha Landis, apprentice home agent, who graded answers on questions concerning canned green beans; Gloria Koeneman, 4-H club agent, who assisted with demonstrations; and . Anna K. Williams, home demonstration agent, who was chairman of the home improvement contest committee. (Mrs. Walter iEgley and Mrs. Jane Reed accompanied the group.