Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 253, Decatur, Adams County, 27 October 1954 — Page 5

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ADAMS CENTRAL CLASS WILL PRESENT PLAY The senior class of Adams Central will produce their class play entitled, “New Fires,” at the gymnasium Friday at 8 p. m. The play is a comedy based on the idea of a writer-father trying to get his family to regain the ideals of living simply. The lead- characters, Larry —Schwarts and.Ardola Parrish, are •supported by John Ripley, KayAnn Witte. Jim Lobsiger, Florine lllrshy, Elaine Stultz. Donald Barger, Allen Lehman, Fred Fox, ■Ruth Mae Weber, Goldie Holopeter, Mary June Shaw, Janet Shady and Patsy Urick. . health Committee CHAIRMAN APPOINTED Mrs. Clarence Mitchell of Decatur, chairman of the Adams county mental health committee has appointed chairmen for the following areas of responsibility, Mrs. Forrest Tucker, Berne legislative chairman, Mrs. Floyd Mitchell, Decatur, and Mrs. C. W. Swartz, M’onroei forgotten patient project co-chairmen, Mrs. Harry Roudenbush, Christmas gift project. Promotion chairmen for their areas are Mrs. Lowell Harper of Decatur, Mrs. Leland Ripley of Monroe, Mrs. Leonard Kingsley and Luther Yager of Berne, and Mrs. Francis Biery of Geneva. Various organizations are cooperating in the Christmas gfit project including the Adams CountyFederated clubs to whom Mrs. Dorothy Gardner spoke recently in the interest of these projects of Indiana mental health association. All gifts should be in by December 1 at the receiving depots at the extension office in Decatur, Fann Bureau office in Monroe, Yager Furniture Store in Berne, and the home of Mrs. Biery at Geneva. Anyinterested in helping with mental work in the county contact Mrs Ralph Johnson, public Information chairman at Monroe. FAMILY DINNER IS HELD SUNDAY A family dinner as held Sunday in honor of Mrs. Pearl Brentiinger Booher at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Miller of Decatur. Mrs. Booher is a sister of Mis. Miller. Thse present were Miss Betty Booher. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Booher and children. Mr and Mrs. Harry Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Myers and children, Mr and Mrs. Ervin Springer and children, Mr. and ’ Remember ... *■ * Helena Rubinstein’s Beauty Consultant can be here next week only . . Monday thru Saturdays November 1 thru 6 Make Your Appointment Now! SMITH DRUG CO.

ELECT DAW AL 0 JUDGE World War II with over 4 years + VETERAN service* nearly one-half of which was outside the United States. Graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law with ★ LAW TDAIMFn LLB Degree, member of Indiana Bar, former insurance investigator and town attorney. NATIVE AMERICAN, NATIVE HOOSIER Fully naturalized Adams County citizen. ★ I hum ADDim One of Adams County’s most UNMAKKItD eligible bachelors. Who’s Who publications and if RECOGNIZED American Academy of Political Science. Practicing attorney with if EXPERIENCED hroad experience in business and labor relations. War service included handling and if RELIABLE custody of classified documents and messages for the navy. Never before a candidate for a salaried public office and is op- ★ DESERVING P°sed by a man seeking 14 years of continuous, unbroken Court House office holding. He will make an outstanding Judge of the Adams Circuit Court FOR A BETTER ADAMS COUNTY ELECT DAW AL D JUDGE Your Support Is Needed And Deeply Appreciated ‘ - J Pol. Advt.

Mrs. Arthur Cook and Children, Miss Virginia Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and children, Mr. and Mrs. Zeal Miller and children, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Miller,- Mr, and 'Mis.. David ReidV- and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mankey, Mrs. Theo Byerly, Miss Ann Renn, and Mrs. Gilbert Strickler. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 43 MEETS The American Legion auxiliary unit 43 had their social meeting Tuesday evening at the Legion home. Their decorations were in keeping with the Halloween festlvitiee. Cards were played and prftes were won by Mrs. T. C. Smith and Mrs. Vincent Borman in bridge, and in pinochle Mfs. Horman Dlerkes and Mrs. Nelson Duty. The committee hi charge for the evening was Mrs. Verena Meyers. Mrs. Joe McConnell, and Mrs. Joe Kitson. After cards were played refreshments were served by the committee. PLEASANT MILLS W. 8. C. 8. MEETS The Pleasant Mills Methodist W. S. C. S. met recently at the home of Mrs. Clyde Jones. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Harlen Jones, who was also in charge of devotions. Mrs. Harley Davis offered prayer. Mrs. Harry Crownover gave an Interesting talk on her trip to the assembly at Milwaukee that she attended this summer. Refreshments were served to 15 members, three children and one guest by the hostess. The Dorcas circle of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. A. D. Suttles, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Moses entertained at a 6 o’clock dinner Sunday in honor of their son, Steven’s birthday. Those present were Mrs. Caroline Hoile, Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Hoile and daughter Sandy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stoppenhagen. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Busse and family, Mr. and Mra. Donald Hoile and children! Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hoile and children, Richard Stoppen hag en, De nni e S toppenhag en, Ron Hoile ajitl Jerry Moses. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Busse entertained at a dinner in honor of thelr son Alan Sunday on the be.cpslotr of hfs third birthday Those present were the Rev. O. C. Busse. Mr. and Mrs. Fret! Busse, Bertha and Louise Busse. MX.-, and .Mas. Paul Busse and.sons Mieheal and Gary. Ruth and Paul Busaee, Leona Behnke and Renee Busse. Juniors of the American Legion unit 43 will meet at the Legion home Monday evening from 4 o'clock to 7 o’clock. “W. S. C. S. of the Methodist church will have quiet hour Thursday from 11 a. m. to 1:30 p. in. ami at 2 p. m. they wilj have a circle meeting, at the church. The story hour will be held at the public library Saturday at Id o’clock. Will all Girl Scout sponsoring organazation who have not scnt_Lheir $1 registration fee in to Mrs. John

O. Miller of 916 Dlerkes street please do so as soon as possible. For more information call 3-3001. Society items for,today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m.. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 WEDNESDAY Xi Alpha lota and-Epsilon Sigma chapters of*'Beta Sighra Plil' Elks home, 8 p.m. Friendship circle of Zion E. and R. church, Hobo party, Mrs. Richard Schafer, 7:30 p in. Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. St. Ambrose study club. Mrs. Leonard Schwaller. 7:30 p. m. WCTU State Convention, Bluffton Methodist church, 8:30 a,jn.9 p ill. . Girl Scout and Brownie leaders, cook-out at Hannt-Nuttman park. 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. St. Vincent DePaul society, C. L. of C. hall, 2 p. m. Historical Club, Mrs. W. E. Johnson. 2:30 o’clock. Union Township home demonstration club, Mrs. Thurl Stultz. 1:30 p. m. Ruralistic study club, Mrs. Lewis Staub. 8 p. m. Ruth and Naomi circle of Zion E. and R. church, social room, 2 p.m. Womens Association of First Presbyterian church, church, 8 p.m. Bethany circle of Zlpn E. and R.. Mrs. A. R. Asihibauciher, 7:30 pun. THURSDAY Methodist W. S. C. S., Methodist church, quiet hour 11 a. m. to 1:30 p. m., circle meeting 2 p. m. Dorcas circle of Methodist church. Mrs. A. D. Suttles. Sr., 2 p. m. Ladies Eagles auxiliary Halloween party, Eagles hall, 9 p. m. Emblem dub, Elks home, 8:30 p. m. Order of Eastern Star, Friends Night, initiation, 7:30 p. m. WCTU State Convention, Bluffton Methodist church, 8:$0 a.m.9 p.m. Aeolian Choir; music room, 7 p. m. Circle 2. Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Harvey Baker, 2 i>,. m, FRIDAY Methodist church rummage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p in., church basement. Children qf the Bethany E. U. B. church trick or treat party. 6 p. m„ at lhe ellu: Hi. ‘ . Zion Lutheran church, Com-; inunion announcement devotional* 2,4, 5, 7.,and Sp. m. Faithful Workers class of Union Chapel church, church basement, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Girl Scout troop 4. high school. 2 P- m.. Siory hour, public library, 10 a. tn. Young adult class of Trinity E. U. B. church. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hoverman, 7:30 p.m. • Methodist church rummage sale, 9 a.in. to 5 p.m.. church basement. MONDAY Juniors of American Legion"unit 43, Legion henie, 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mis. Paul Burgess of Geneva are the ixuenrs of a baby girl born Tuesday at 3:10 p. m . weig Jig six pounds and , one ounce. Mr. and Mrs. Hairy Reisen of Berne are the parties of a baby boy born today at 6:40 a. tn, weighing eight pounds and four juncts. '— ; —0 Modern Etiquette BY ROBERTA LEE I i) : q Q What is the difference between a formal and informal tea? A. The decorations of the Informal tea are not so elaborated and the refreshments are more simple. The hostess at an informal tea mingles, with her guests and does not rimaiu at the door to greet each newcomer. Q. How are canapos properly eaten? A. When canapes are served before a meal (with cocktails in the living room), they are eaten with the fingers. At the table, they are coign. as are other hors d'oCuvres,witih a folk. Q. Should the sexton of a church where a wedding is held be paid and if so, by whom? A. Yes; by the parents of the bride. - Quality Photo Finishing All work left before noon on Thursdays—ready the next day, Friday, at HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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Z ’ W ■ 1 It* 11 v. si I I ® I jb imMl Jack Ford plays with adopted daughter Sheila. Doomed Kathleen In old album photo. THE SIGN in a neighborhood shpp wijidow in London, read, "Wanted: A Mother No. 2 for an 8-year-old girl. In about 18 months, according to doctor, Mother No. 2 might become Mother No. i." That was the way Jack Ford, 41-year-old interior decorator, broke the news that his wife Kathleen, ‘ 42, was doomed by tuberculosis and he needed someone to care for their adopted daughter Sheila. He and Kathleen talked it over and she decided that before she dies she wants to know there will be ‘someone to take my place as mother, and maybe as wife ... We must do what is best for Sheila. She is the future.” Said Jack, “The deal definitely includes marriage after .. (International)

The Rev. Charles Mathias of near Defiance. 0.. has accepted a call to become minister of the' Vdn Wert Lutheran church and’ will be installed November 21. Postmaster Roy Biberstine of Bluffton, has been removed from; Parkview memorial hospital at' Fort Wayne to his home after ai successful operation for the re-* rnoval of a cataract. His condition is reported good. The Huntington city council, which was to have decided Mon-; day night whether or not to adopt; daylight saving time, decided to postpone action until next Monday night. Five persons appeared; before the council and made such! opposition, that the council decide ed to give those opposing it mores time. Dismissed George Troutuer, Decdtur; Mrs. Mildred McConnell. Decatur: Miss Geraldine Smith. Decatur. GIRL SCOUT All members of Girl Scout troop 4 are reminded of the Girl Scout round-up next Saturday- You are to meet Saturday at 2 o'cloglL-al the high school where transportation will be pr.oidid, .The glrll aie asked to c.oine marked and bring their permission slip. Brownie Scout troop 12 mst Tuesday evening tai the Methodist,., c.urch basemen:. We opened our met tins with the P.rcwnie p;cm.: . After roll call and dues wqse collected, officers were drawn. They are president, Marjorie Peterson; treasurer, Patricia. Heare; scribe, Mary Lynn Webster. Patt of t-lrt Brownie story was read. Gamed 1 were‘then played We closed our meeting with the good night Brownie son. Next meeting will be Novenrber 2 at 3:15. Scribe, Mary Lynn Webs.er Cattle Slaughter Highest For Year WASHINGTON (INS) — The agriculture department reports that combined staughtei of cattle and oalvja last week w,.s the largest since November, 1953. In addition, the department says. Hie broad demand for stockers and feeders, Including stock cows, led a large share of marketed cattie right back to the farm instead of to slaughter during the week. Raleigh—More than 6 million persons visited the Great Smoky mountains national park and Blue Ridge parkway in 1953. CHRISTMAS PHOTO-GREETING * CARDS HOLTHOUSE DRUG .CO.

Stevenson Assails Empty GOP Boasts Republican Genius For Mismanagement NEW YORK (INS) — Adlai E. Stevenson said Tuesday night the Republicans have a ‘genius for mismanagement" of national affairs and have caused distrust of the U.- S. abroad. Addressing a Democrat campaign rally In Brooklyn, Stevenson charged the Eisenhower administration and the GOP-controlled congress with “empty boasts, broken promises and the giveaway." The 1952 Democratic presidential candidate, who travels to Dolafor more campaign speeches, declared that “rarely, if ever, has any nation made 'so little progress at home t>r lost so much abroad" as M the U. S, during the present administration. Speaking in behalf of Averell Harriman's candidacy for governor of New York, Stevenson assailed GOP campaign tactics and said they were based on character assassination and slander. He added: "They- (the Republicans) call it the great crusade but if J Thomas Jefferson escapes ’ without being charged’rtritfii burglayy or treachery it "Will be a wphder.' . i' . ■» vK .... kJ THE VENERABLE Maria Assunta -(above), a Franciscan Missionary of Mary who died in China in 1905, is to be beatified November 7 in Rome as one of thesteps leading to sainthood. Among those who will be present at the Vatican ceremonies Is Mrs Maddelina P. Marsili. of Rockville, 18., a sister of the missionary. (International)

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Late Delivery In One Area Os City Sixty one Daily Democrat subscribers, residing in the north central pait of Decatur, did not get their Tuesday night papers until after S: 30 o'clock. The carrier hoy failed to get his papers until late Tuesday night. The Democrat is sorry for this in-convenience and corrections are being made in the carrier service so that better delivery will be made In the future. -Carriers who attend the public schools do not get to the newspaper office until 4 o'clock. By the time they get their papers and fold them, it is usually 4:30 p. in. All papers should be de'ivered by 5 o'clock on week-days and 3 o’clock on Saturdays. , Further Landslides Threaten Salerno Put Fatalities At 275, 200 Missing SALERNO (INS) -- Two feet of slimy mud threatened to cause further landslides today as doctors and rescue workers struggled around the clock to hold below 300 the death-toll in the storm devastated Salerno area. The official casualty list placed fatalities at 275. with nearly 200 persons missing. Soldiers and police fought their way through the sea of mud to pull still-living casttaitier from the crushed houses- in which they were buried when the cloud burst hit early Tuesday. So many roads to the area were blocked by slides that small ships were used to bring food, clothing and medical supplies to the disaster region. The “mercy'' beachhead was located ironically enough near where allied troops made a bloody amphibious landing during World War 11. Other ships off the eoast searched for bodies that were feared to have been swept into the Mediterranean. ■ Chicago It costs the U.S. more than 130 million annually to clean up the litter strewn by-/careless people along highways utid in public parks. , MONMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL P. T. A. Fall Festival Fridav, October 29 7:30 P. M.

$66,000 Jewel Theft At Fort Wayne Hotel FORT WAYNE. Ind. (INS) — Police today checked known fences mid pawnshops for trace of $66..000 worth of jewelry reported stolen, from a-Fort Wayne hotel. Eddie Danziger, of Bloomfield Township, Michigan, salesman for a New York jeweliy firm, reported the theft Tut sday. He said GUO to 700 diamonds rings and 50 or 60 diamond studded watches were stolen. The suitcase containing the jewelry was stolen from, an office storeroom behind the clerk's desk on the main floor lobby. - si Essay Contest On Hiring Handicapped INDIANAPOLIS . (INS) .—State officials today announced the opening of competition tor the sixth annual employ the handicapped essay contest. All Indiana high school juaiors

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and seniors are eligible to submit 1,200-word entries on 'A Depade of Progress in Employing the Handicapped." Winners will divide $235 and the first-place essayist will be entered in the national contest. PLAN TO ATTEND The Methodist Church RUMMAGE SALE October 29 & 30 Friday, 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. In the Church Basement MANY WINTER CLOTHES FOR ALL