Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 260, Decatur, Adams County, 4 November 1954 — Page 3

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1954

BARBARA KELLY WEDS, SATURDAY The Pleasant Valley Wesleyan Methodist church was the scene of the marriage of Miss Barbara A. Kelly to Marion E. Sipe, both of Decatur. The marriage took place Saturday evening With the ■Rev. Gail R. Shaw officiating. Mrs. Donald Corey was the matron of honor and Donald Corey was the best man. The couple 'Will reside in Decatur on Grant street. MISS CLEVA JANE WEAVER BRIDE OF JOSEPH MYERS The Rev. Frank Sandersons officiated for the double-ring ceremony which united In marriage Miss Cleva Jane Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver of Convoy, 0.. to Joseph Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Myers of Monroeville. The wedding took place Saturday evening in the Middlebury Methodist church. The bride was attired In a two piece winter green knit suit with white angora, trini and brown accessories. She wore a corsage of white baby mums. Miss Barbara Weaver, sister of the bride, attended a* maid of honor and she wore a pink knit suit and a. corsage of pink rose buds. Ralph Myers, Jr. of Monroeville was the best man. One hundred guests were present at the reception following the ceremony with Mrs. Robert Zinn, Mrs. John Weaver, Jr., Mrs. Robert Feasel, Mrs. Arthur Holler, Mrs. Paul Weaver, and Miss Phyllis Weaver serving. The bride is a graduate of Wren high school and is employed with the Wren Box company. The bride.roeville high school and !s e.ngroom was graduated from Monployed by the International Harvester company. After the couple return from Norfolk, Virginia, they will reside at Monroeville.

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FLO KAN COUNCIL HOLDS INSPECTION The Flo Kan Council No. 22 Sunshine Girls met Sunday for inspection and initiation. The inspector was Iva Weasner,' past grand counsellor from Marion. She was presented with j gift from the council. The new members are Mary Alice Kneuss, Jackie Burke, Carolyn Taylor, Deanne Small, and Scarlet Ann Feasal, After the meeting approximately 30 members and guests were served refreshments by Vera Barber. Mabel Striker. Harriet Pollock, and Faye Ahr. The Halloween theme was used. The next regular meeting will be held November 8 at the K. of P. home. PATRICIA JEAN KELLY • WEDS JACK RICHARDS Patricia Jean Kelly became the bride of Jack Richards in a dou-ble-ring ceremony Saturday evening at the Home of the bridegroom's parents. The parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Kelly of Geneva and Mr. and Mrs. !>ester Richards of Decatur. The bride wore a blue faille suit with black accessories. Mrs. Woodrow Kelly was the matron of honor and she wore a coral dress with black accessories. The best man was Woodrow Kelly. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony with Miss Colleen Kelly, Mrs. Helen Alexander of Michigan, and Mrs. Davis Riesen of Berne serving the guests. The couple will make their home with the bridegroom's parents for the present. FORMER PRESIDENTS ENJOY FALL BANQUET A fall banquet served at the Hartford high school on Oct. 29, was enjoyed by Miss Bertha Landis, home agent and the following

former presidents of Adams county home demonstration clubs: Mrs. Ralph Miller, Mrs. Walter Meyer, Mrs. Charles Weikel, Mrs. John Steiner. Mrs. Ernest Zeigler, Miss Icel Shanks, Mrs. Theron Fenstermaker, Mrs. Paul Butcher, Mrs. Floyd Baker, Mrs. M. L. Sprunger, Mrs. Noel Hemphill, Mrs. Carl Frey, Mrs. Lee Custer, Mrs. Elmer Goll iff, Mrs. Fannie Nyffler, Mrs. L. E. Archbold. Mrs. W. C, Tuttle, Mrs. Bert Haley, Mrs. Dale Syble Wagley, Mrs. Geraltr Timmons, Mrs. DaWald Beitler, Mrs. Joseph Kahnert, Mrs. Ervin Lochner, Mrs. M. J. Neuenschwander, Mrs. Cora Bentz, Mrs.. Harold Zeigler, Mrs. Chester isch, Mrs. Eli Graber, Mrs. Elmer Moser, Mrs. Gale Cook? Mrs. Paul Erp, Mrs. Harry Crownover. Mrs. Sheldon Wagley, Mrs. Wm Neadstine, Mrs. Noah Habegger, Mrs. Noah Graber, Mrs. Omer Lehman, Mrs. Fred Bluhm, Mrs. Gilbert Stucky, Mrs. Wm. Kohls, Mrs. Delmar Elzey, Mrs. Albert Beineke, Mrs. Wm. Kruetzman, and Mrs. Ed Reifstoek. Mrs. Carl Frey, president, presided at the business meeting.' Roll call was responded to by each one present giving their name and to which club they represented. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. Mrs. Ervin Lochner, was called upon and she showed the scrap book which she had prepared of the history and organization of the different clubs w’hich proved very interesting. A memorial for Mrs. Hlriam Wittwer was read by, Mrs. Harry Crownover of the Better Homes Club, and Mrs. Elmer Golllff read a memorial for Mrs. Hubert Ehrsam of the Jolly Housewives Club, deceased members of thdi past year. Mrs. Theron Fenstermaker, president of the Adams county demonstration clubs, was called upon sor o a few remarks. She gave a brief review of the work done in the county during the past year By the home demonstration clubs. She then introduced the new home agent, Miss Bertha Landis. Mrs. Eli Graber, nominating committee chairman gave a slate of officers of which the following were elected: president, Mrs. John Leyse; vice-president, Mrs. Holman Egley; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Wm. kruetzman. The meeting was then turned over the program chairman, Mrs. Ralph Miller, who presented a program. SKIT PRESENTED AT MEETING OF GUILD Forty-five members of the Zion li and R. church met on their Stated meeting night in the church' sanctuary. The devotional service was in the form of a skit Tn which

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parts of the emblem of the Women’s Guild were fitted together to form thp emblem. ■■ < Those assisting were the Rev. William C. Feller, the Bible; Mrs. Robert Houk, the blue field; Miss Alice Roth, the Women’s Guild; Mrs, Laverne Roth, the cro?s; Mrs. Fred Isch, the torch; Mrs, William C. Feller, the emblem song. Mrs. Fred Fruchte played soft organ music throughout the skit. j Mrs. Ann Lehman was the program chairman. Her topic was, “Oui/Need for God.” A buffet luncheon was served by the hostesses Miss Alice ißoth, Mrs. Noah Roth, Mrs. Laverne Roth, and Mrs. Susie Reppert, BETA SIGMA PHI COUNCIL MEETS The Beta Sigma Phi council .met at the home of Mrs. Fred Corah Tuesday evening. Mrs. Robert Lane, president of the council, presided over tire business meeting. Mary Meyers was elected the new treasurer for the year. Mrs. John Holthouse, as a new delegate, was present, making the attendance complete. The meeting adjourned with the closj2ng rii.uaL Refreshments were served by the hostess. The' next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Francis Ellsworth. KAY SLUSSER HONORED. WITH BRIDAL SHOWER Miss Kay Slusser was honored last Wednesday evening with a bridal shower given by Eileen Black at her home. The evening was spent by playing games and giving of prizes. Kay then opened her lovely gifts. Tijose present at the shower were: Mrs. Hary Shell, Mrs. Roy« Painter, Mrs. Cleo Painter, Mrs. Charlie Painter, Mrs. Leo Slusser. Mrs. May Miller, Mrs. Bill Miller, and daughter Linda Lou, Mrs? Jim Miller. Mrs. Richard Foeman, Mis. Preston Thatcher. Mrs. Robert Boock, Mrs. Lester Strickler. Mrs. Don Black, and Anna Lou Miller. Those sending gifts, but unable to be present were: Mrs. Claire Kelsey, Mrs. Cal August, Mrs. Hilton Miller, and Miss Mary Weddle. Refreshments, were then Served by Mrs. Don Black. Mrs. Lester Strickler, and Miss Eileen Black. ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT IS PLANNED TUESDAY The Washington Township Farm Bureau will hold achievement night with a turkey supper Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Adaipa Central school. All 4-H members and thejr families are invited and all Farm Bureau members and families also. Those attending are asked to bring a basket supper and their cwii table service. The Farm Bureatr will furnish roast turkey, dressing, rolls, coffee, milk, and orange drink. • ' ' Three door prizes will be given and all members are urged to attend. The Gals and Pals home demonstration club will meet Monday at o’clock at the home of Mrs. Paul McCullough. Miss Bertha Landis will give the lesson on Better Breakfast. “Mr. and Ben Leuras of Miami, Fla? are the parents of a baby boy named- Michael Arthur, weighing eight pounds and six ounces. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Cowens of Decatur. Mrs. I/euras was a former teacher at Decatur high school. The .Decahrt*^Peppy Gals 4-H who will have completed their projects will meet in the Home Er room after school Friday for ap achievement party. The Decatur Camera club will meet Monday evening at 8 o’clock in the rooms above the Citizens Telephone office. The Research club will meet Monday afternoon at 2:3b o’clock at the home of Mrs. Ward Caliand. Our Lady of Fatima discussion group will meet Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Ethel Kleinhent. ~ . The Tri Kappa associate chapter will meet Tuesday evening at ":30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Gerald Konne. The meeting of the. Great. Bocks discussion club has been postponed to 8:30 p. tn. Nov. 11 at ti>e Decatur library. The Sunshine Girls will meet onday evening at 6:15 o’clock at the K. of P. home. All member# are urged io be present. The American Legion fourth district meeting will be held WedOssian. A dinner will be served at Ossion; A dinner will be served at noon. The American. Legion auxiliary unit 43 wl) have a business meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock at the home. The Root Township 4-H will have achievement night at the mouth school Monday evening at 7 o'clock. The 4-H boys and girls and their parents are invited. Everyone Is asked .to bring a well filled basket and their own table service. The Farm Bureau will furnish the turkey and the drink.

Society item* for today', publication mutt be phoned In by 11 a. m.. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 THURSDAY Great Books Discussion Club, Postponed to Nov. 11. . Pleasant Grove W, M. A., Mrs. Anne Grote, 1:30 p. m. <? Unit three of Bethany E. U. B. church Mrs. Orie Newhard, 2 p. m. So Cha Rpa, Mrs. Dick Deininger, 7:30 p. m. Magley luxdies Aid, Mrs. Otto Hildebrand, all day. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs, George Buckley, 2:30 p. tn Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S., church annex, 7:30 p. m. D. A, V. auxiliary, chili supper, hall, 5 p. tn. to 7 p. m. Ladies Aid of Trinity EC U. B. church, church, 7:30 p. m. Bobo U. B. church Women’s Missionary association, Mrs. Catherine Daniels, 7 p. tn. .- Wesley class of the Methodist Chui-ch, reCreation room, 7:30 p. tn. Heidelberg class of Zion E. and R. church, church, 7:30 p. m. Unit two of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Gerald Cole, 2 p. m. Zion Needle club, Parish hall, 1 p. m. Unit one of the Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. James Staley, 2 p. m. W. M. A. of Nuttman Ave. U. B. cbvrch, Mrs. Dora Bess, 1 p. m. Aeolian choir, high school music room. 7 p. m. ’ Indies Aid of Union Chapel church, all day at the church, potluck dinner at noon. ? St. Jude study club, Mrs. Lester Wayne Ford, 8 p. in, The Ever Ready class, Mrs. Vera Barber, 7:30 p. m. Pleasant Dale Ladies Aid, Parish hall, all day. St. Joseph study club, Mrs. Robert Runisehlag, 8:15 p. m. Rainbow for Girls, Masonic hall, 6:45 p. m. St. Anne’s study club, Mrs, Thomas Leonard, 7:30 p. m. FRIDAY Decatur Peppy Gals 4-H, Home Ec room of Decatur high school, after school. Adams County Roadside Council. Farm Bureau building. Monroe, 1:30 p.m. Circle one of Methodist W.S.C.S., church, 9 a. m. Calvary WSWS, Church, 7:30 p. in. . . SATURDAY The Methodist W. S. C. S. bake sale. Schafer Store, 9 a. ni. MONDAY , Gals and Pals home demonstratfbn'clufr, .Mrs. Pwul M-’Culiough, 7:30 p. in. Decatur Camera club, above CitIsens Telephone Co- 8 p. m. Research club, Mrs. Ward Cal- | land. 2: 30 p. in. .Our Lady of Fatima discussion group, Ethel Kleinhenz, 8 p. in. Sunshine Girls, K. of P. home, 6:15 p. in. . ■ Psi lota Xi honorary group, Mrs. John DeVoss, 7:30 p. in. Fireman's auxiliary, Mrs. Jack Rayer. 8 pm. Evening Circle one of Methodist W. S. C, S„ church parlor, 8 p. in. Inter-River Zone of Walther League Lutheran church Missouri Synod, Lutheran Parish hall, 8 p. m. Root Township 4-H, Monmouth school, potluck supper, 7 p. m. TUESDAY Tri Kappa aseociaXe chapter, Mrs. Gerald Kohne, 7:30 p. in. Delta Tau, business meeting-, Elks home. 8 p. m. Unit four of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. imeon Haiu, 7:30 i p. m. UNIT 43 of American Legion aux-'Jary, bu' c.-a me<|'pg, 8 ! p. m. Washington Township Farm Bureau and 4-H achievement night, potluck supper. Adams Central school, 6:30 p. in. . WEDNESDAY American Legion fourth District meeting, Ossian, 10 a. m. '.ii'jjaaas T Unit four of the Bethany E. U. B : church will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Simeon Hain. Mrs. Ruih Sheets is the program chairman. .Members are asked to bring their thank offering boxes. ' The Psi lota XI honorary group will have a dessert bridge Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John DeVoss. The Hoagland Methodist W.S.C.S, will have a bake sale at the Schafer Store Saturday morning at 9 O'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moses of Fort Wayne were guests of Mrs. Harry Mokz last evening. They formerly lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tyndall of Bluffton came to Decatur Wednesday to attend the Presbyterian fair and meet their many friends here. V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale, City Hall, Saturday, November 6, from 9:00 j i till noon. 260 t2I

Report 172 Ballots Mutilated Tuesday A check of the. official election tally sheets for township, .county, and state races in Adams county, shows that 172 ballots were' reported mutilated and not counted. Nearly a dozen precincts failed to report whether or not any mutilated ballots were left uncounted. Each taJly sheet, which is filled in by the precinct election board, has clear directions which explain how each protested vote is to be registered, but only two of the precincts reporting protested votes bothered to comply with the law. Os the 172 mutilated ballots not were in the state race, and 54 were in the county race; the remainder were in township

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races. Some precincts in Washington township turned in the number of votes for the Republican township ballot, which listed no names.’ Eleven ballots were counted in part, and of these, two wpfe state ballots, anl six were county ballots. 'I ’ll Isl HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted Master Merlin Adams, Monroeville; Mrs. Russel Burih, Decatur. Dismissed Mm. Evan Brunner and baby girl. New Corydon; Mrs. Merlin Habegger and baby girl, Berne; Theodore Drake, Decatur; Miss Patricia Otnlor, Decatur: Russell Mitchell, Motfroe; baby Pamela Hower, Decatur; Mrs. Justin Bleeke and baby girl, Decatur.

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BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Dike Etidlcmun of Fort Wayne a¥b“the parents of a baby boy born this morning, named Thomas Dwight, Jr. Eddleman is the employment manager at the Central Soya company In Decatur. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Childs of Decatur are the aprents of a baby boy born today at 1:55 a. m., weighing eight pounds and four - ounces. TEEPLE MOVING & TRUCKING Local and . Long Dlatar.ca - . PHONE 3-2607