Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 218, Decatur, Adams County, 16 September 1954 — Page 3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1954

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XI ALPHA XI MEETS TUESDAY . ' The Zi Alpha Zi chapter of Beta fHgnia Wii met at the home of Mrs. Glenn -Mauller Tuesday evening. President Mrs. Frances Elswonth conducted the business meeting. She was elected delegate to the etale eopventiMrat Evanston. Mrs. Grace Weiland, program chairman, presented the new calendar books to the meml>ers. Mrs. (Meriman Ziner presented the les«>n and her topic was “You and Your Government." .Ml the members participated in the discussion. The hostess served refreshments and the remainder of the evening was spent playing canasta. TRINITY W.8.W.8. MEETS AT CHURCH 'Mrs. Herald Hitchcock played “Nocturne” by Chopin, as the prelude to open the September Trinity W.S.W.S. meeting at Ute church. •.Miss Marjorie Lu Hill sang, "The 'Lord’s Prayer," with Mrs. Hitchcock accompaning. The president welcomed all present and read the scripture and a poem "Do your Best,” and closed with prayer. Mrs. Everett Hoffman and Mrs. C. C. Coverdale of Fort Wayne discussed the "Unified Plan,’’ the ’purpose being to unite th<- women of the church in Christian fellowship for all tasks of the church. There were 24 members, two children and 17 guests present. ‘ Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. DC. Wynn, Mrs. Marie Deßolt and Mrs. Richard Shaffer. SEPTEMBER MEETING IS HELD BY GUILD The September meeting of the iMagley Women’s Guild was held recently in the church basement, with Mrs. (Eugene Murohi.ind as the leader. Mrs. Otto Hildebrand 1?d the responsive reading and a duet was presented by Mrs. Robert Beery and 'Mrs. Otto Hildebrand, ac, : t companied by Mrs. H. E. SettLage. The lesson for the evening was presented by Mrs. Henry Itriner. T’ .program was concluded with prayer by Mrs. Carl Hildebrand. A short business meeting and election of officers for the coming year followed the program. z f -

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MONROE BETTER HOMES CLUB HOLDS MEETING The Monroe Better Homes De monstration club met recently at the home of (Mrs. William Rupert for their September meeting. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Clifford Ess<jx, and devotions were read, by Mrs. Lee Parish. During the business session enrollment ter the lines and figures class was taken and the trip to Chicago was discussed. The lesson was presented by Mrs. Glen Stucky and (Mrs. Leonard Johnston. Mrs. James Nussbaum was welcomed as a new member. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Eliza Hahneijt. During the social hour Mrs. Rupert, 'Mrs. Harold Home, and Hrs. Harve Rupert served refreshments to 2$ members. ..... f .... . ~.. — — PSI IOTA XI HOLDS SOCIAL MEETING The Psi lota Xi sorority held their first social meeting of the year last evening at the Hanna Nuttman park shelter-house. Program chairman was Miss Harriet Gerber and those assisting her were Miss Kay Alberson, Mrs. Victor Porter, Mrs. Clement Snell, and Miss Janet Smith. The evening was spent in playing games, followed by a wiener roast. There were 25 members present. TRI KAPPA ASSOCIATE CHAPTER IN MEETING The Tri Kappa associate chapter met recently at the home of iMiss Dorothy Sohnepf. Mrs. Lois Black and Mrs. Gertrude Brown were assistant- hostesses. A buffet dinner was served on an enclosed veranda at small tables at 6:30 o’clock. The regular business meeting was held and the following oficers were installed president, Mrs. Jean Smith, vicepresident, Miss Francis Dugcn, recording secretary, (Mrs. .Mildred Cole, corresponding secretary, Mrs. Veronica Linn; treasurer, Mrs. Agnes Keller. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB IN MEETING The Deeatu r Home Demonstration chib met. Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Lister with 23 members present. The president, Mrs. Bert Haley, presided over the business meeting. plans for the county trip to Chi- " ! it* i A ”*/

cago September 22 and 23 were made and for .the local club trip to Fort Waybe October 5, to appear on the Jane Weston program. Miss Anna K. Williams presented the lesson and Mrs. Alva Lawson reported on the chorus trip to California. Contests were held and Mrs. Henry Adler won the prize. A social hour followed. Mrs. Lister was assisted by Mrs. Alva Lawson, Mrs. Clarence Smitley, Mrs. Clarence Drake, Mrs. Merlin Lister,* and Mrs. Dallas Goldner. The Eta Tau Sigma will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Richard Arnold at 8 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gaunt Entertained with a dinner Saturday evening in honor of their daughter Debra's third birthday anniversary. Debra received many birthday gifts. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Byron, Mr. and Mrs. James Staley, Mrs. Thomas Kern, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gaunt, Lerri Gaunt and the honored guest Debra Gaunt. The Decatur Ministerial Associatipn will meet Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. New officers will be installed. ' The Loyal Daughters class of Bethan.v 'Evangelical United Brethren church will meet with Mrs. Joe Hunter Tuesday evening at 7:80 o’clock. Mrs. Charles Maloney is assisting hostess. The Decatur Garden club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. ’Roy Runyon at 2 o’clock. The lesson will be presented by Mrs. Homer Lower and her subject is “Garden Warfare.” The regular monthly meeting for the Girl Scout board of directors has been changed to Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Paul Hancher of 713 Mercer Avenue at 8 o’clock. The Sunshine Girls will sponsor a bake sale Saturday at the city hall at 9 o'clock. Members are asked to have their baked goods there by 9 o’clock. WJOSftITAL on w Dismissed Mrs. Wayne Nelson and baby boy, Geneva; Mrs. Delbert Rhymer and baby girl, Monroeville; baby Lovina Schwartz, Geneva; Master Rodney Smith, Monroe; Mrs. Wayne Derrickson and baby girl, Geneva; Richard Lengerfch, ti'ecatWi i .'*“‘ '

* *•! Society items for today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 THURSDAY Women of th® Moose, Moose home. 8 p.m. Unit four ofNßethany E. U. 8., Mrs. Roy Bleberrch. 7:30 p.m. Monmouth P T.A. executive committee, Monmouth school, 7:30 p.m. Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club, Mrs. Belle Andrews, 7:30 p.m. Bobo V. B. Willing Workers Class, Mrs. Eular Hill, 7:30 p.m. Aeolian choir, high school music rdom, 7 p.m. Rainbow Girls, Masonic hall, 7:4S p.m. Little Flower prayer hour. Mrs. Barney Wertzberger. 8:30 p.m. D.Y.B. class of Trinity E.U.8., church parlor, 7:3ff p.m. FRIDAY Decatur Ministerial Association, Zion E. R. church, 10 a m. Calvary Willing Workers, church, 7.30 p.m. Monmojtth Art ,-jclass, paint party. MomnoiAli Whbol, 7:30 p.m. Philathae class of the Baptist Sunday school, potluck supper, at the church, 6:30 p.m. U. : .SATURDAY Story hour. Library, 10 a.in. Sunshine Girls bake sale, city hall. 9 a.m. SUNDAY Greenbrier Sing-Bee, Greenbrier church. 2 p.m. MONDAY Adams County Chorus, HannaNuttman shelter house. 6:30 p.m. V.F.W. ladles auxiliary, bring supplies, 8 p.m. St. Mary's. Roeary society, K. of C. hall, 8 p m. Adams Central P.T.A. Adams Central gym, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Tri Kappa, Elks Home, 6:15 p.m. Kum-Join-Us class, church basement. 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY « Girl Scout board of directors, Mrs. Paul Hancher, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Loyal Daughters class of Bethany E.U.8., Mrs. Joe Hunter, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Roy Runyon, 2 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma. Mrs. Richard Arnold, 8 p.m.

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District Meeting For Catholic Men Council Meeting At Monroeville The southeast district council of Catholic men will meet at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Rose Catholic church in Monroeville for a holy hour. St. Mary's parish of Decatur is affiliated with this district. Other parishes are St. John’s, New Haven; St. Louis Bes&ncon; St. Aloyslus, Yoder; St. Joseph’s, Hessen Cassel, and St. Joseph's, Bluffton. This is the seventh in a series of the monthly holy hours and will Complete the circuit in the southeast district. The Rev. Augustyn Kondziela, pastor of St. Rose church, will have benediction and deliver the sermon. After the holy hour, a short general meeting willl be held. Immediately following the general meeting. district officers and parish chairmen will meet to discuss ollc lay activities will also be plans-for the fall and winter. Cathdiscussed. . Reports Increase In Savings Bond Sales U. S. savings bonds sales in Adams county during August were $105,461, T. F. Graliker, county bond chairman, announced. For the same month a year ago sales were $40,338. Sixty-four Indiana counties reported increased sales for last month. I RTHSI * At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs.'Raymond Constant of Monroeville are the parents of a baby girl, born today at 8:15 a.m., weighing seven pounds and two ounces. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of Monroeville today at 8:35 a.m., weighing six pounds and 15 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Butler of Decatur are the parents of a baby boy bom today at 9:20 a.m., weighing seven pounds and four ounces.

91 ; K ! F ■ l Ml z .A. A UFE SENTENCE as a spy for the U. & has been meted out to Hugh Francis Redmond (above) in Communist China. Redmond, 34, former Manhattan college athlete and decorated World War II veteran, has been in China since 1947 in the importexport business. He was arrested in 1951. (International) Trade in t. Goo.l Town — Decatur.

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Bierly Delegate To Association Meeting G." Remy Bierly ,-was chosen Adams count delegate to the annual meeting of the Indiana,j-state bar association at a meeting of the county bar Wednesday afternoon in the court house. The state meeting will take place at French Lick Sept. 23, 24 and 25. This is the first year that the state organization will use the delegate system. Attending the annual event with Bierly will be Severin Schurger. who is a, Democratic candidate for jujdge of the appellate court, second district. The next meeting of the county bar association is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 6. Dismiss Charges Os Draft-Dodging Charges Dropped On Oregon Witnesses PORTLAND, Ore. (INS) — A new effort to win the status of ministers of the gospel for Jehovah's Witnesses hinged on one man' today fololwing dismissal of draftdodging charges against 24 members of the sect in federal court at Portland. Federal Judge Claude McColloch dismissed charges against 22 of the men Wednesday at the re-‘ quest of the prosecution. The only case remaining" is that of Ronald Frank, 22. of Toppenish, Wash. The date for his trial has not been set. The sect is prepared to go to the United State supreme court to obtain a ruling that all its members should be classified as ministers. Hayden Covington, its general counsel, journeyed from New York City to take part in the trial. The dismissals resulted from Judge McColloch's action of Tuesday in acquitting the first two members of the group to appear before him. James Morrell, assistant federal attorney prosecuting the cases, told Judge McColloch that the "Justice department recommended his request for dismissal. The 22 cases were so similar to the first two that it would be “useless” to try them, Morrell said. Judge McColloch originally set free James A. Berquist, 22. of Portland, and Everett L. Bloom, 22, of Roseburg, because the presidential appeals board illegally reclassified them 1-A — available for inducting to the armed forces, Oregon authorities had classified them 1-0 — conscientious objections. f LancTWdgiTltr Team Attends Contest Cletus Gillman. leader of the Preble 4-H land judging team, took his team members to tihe Hun-tington-Wabash land judging contest Wednesday. The Preble group won the Adams county contest alwut two months ago, and will compete in the district contest Sep tember 22. Team members judge the best use of a given acreage of land by examining its make-up and slope. 'Members of the team are Noel Fenner,-Robert Bauermeister. Werner Reifsterk, and Roger Koeneman. Bob and Tom Drew’ have enrolled as freshmen at Ball State Teacher's College. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman I. Drew of Decatur.

Polio Cases Again Increase In State Total Polio Deaths * In State Now 16 INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — Polio went back up in Indiana last week ending premature hopes that the peak had been passed for the year. Worst polio seige of the year was reported by Marion county—--11 new cases for a total of 35 including two deaths, one of the ratals also being new this week. The Marion county death, one each at St. Joseph, Monroe and Clinton counties, raised the total deaths for the year to 16, identical with the total reported in 1953 and 1952 for the same period: In 1951 at this time, 14 had been reported and in 1950 for the same period 15. , The epidemic year of 1949 stands by itself with death total of 70.

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Although 47 new cases were reported to the Indiana state board of health (and pwrny have not. been reported , yet), the increase was nearly 50 per cent under the 85 reported for. the same week in 1953, and the total 364 to date compares favorably to 432 last year. ’ - Counties reporting to the state board for the first time this year were Clinton, diie new case, for a total of one and one, death and Dubois three to bring the total county infection to 66.0 f the 92. Wells County Youth Stricken By Polio Joseph Gerber, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerber, of route 4, Bluffton, to be in the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne suffering from polio. Gerber became ill September 13. and is believed to have taken a turn I for the worse last night. The Geri bers ’live just over the French I township line in Wells county.

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Fort Wayne Man Is Sentenced For Life FORT WAYNE, Ind. (INS) — George W. Mooney, 44, of Fort Wayne, faces life imprisonment for the rape of ap 11-year-old girl. The attack occurred last year in a rooming" house. An Allen county jury debated for two and one-half hours before returning a guilty verdict. Judge William Schannen then pronounced the sentence late Wednesday. Cheese And Butter Storage At Record WASHINGTON (INS) The agriculture department estimated today that the greatest amount of cheese and butter in history was in cold storage at the end of August.. According to warehouse reports to the department, American cheese stocks leached the all-time record of more than 574 million pounds while butter climbed to the 508 million pound level.