Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 265, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1954 — Page 3

Wednesday, November io, 1954

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ADAMS COUNTY HOST TO ROADSIDE COUNCIL Adams county will be host to the annual fall meeting of the Indiana Roadside Council, Inc., of the Fort Wayne district to be held Friday at the Geneva Kozy Korner restaurant. Registration will begin at 9:30 o’clock with Mrs. Freeman Walters, Mrs. William Kohls, and Mrs. L. E. Archbold in charge. Mr's. B. C. Green will preside over the business session, which will begin at 10:30 o'clock. Devotions will be given by Rev. McCain of Geneva. welcome by Mrs. Edward Thurman, and the response by Mrs. Sophie Diefenbaugh. The business session will consist of the secretary’s report, treasurer’s report, report of executive board, committee report, and report of the county presidents. L. E. Archbold, county agent, will present, "Democracy in Action." Miss Bertha Landis, home agent, will give the remarks. A luncheon will be served at 12:30 o’clock. i» WAVING IS HERE! Fantaitic new waving development by permanent with patented Oil Creme XX I nv» "j .. Wave® / m _sent/er \ B o I I i L'J in /1 fv/Wj' lif little as / J B I minutes ONE Os THE MAGICAL 7 IS CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR HAIR-TYPE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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Following the luncheon the guests will be introduced. Rudy Meyers will be the speaker presenting the topic, "To Conserve, Improve, Beautify our Roadside Parks and Highways." BABY SHOWER IS GIVEN RECENTLY A baby shower honoring Mrs. Wallace Comment was given by Mrs. Eugene and Phyllis Moser at the home of Mrs. Ervin Ross. Those present were the Mesdames Dale Brown, Gerald Ross, Carl Bucher, Don Smith, Noble Comment, Charles Haney, .Eugene Ross, Ervin Ross, and Miss Phyllis Moser. Those unable to attend but sending gifts were Mrs. Kenneth Mills, Mrs. Vincent Hanni, Mrs. William ..Johnson, Mrs. Von Gies, Miss Pat Hess, and Miss Ksther Sheets. Games were played and prizes were won by Mrs. Wallace Comtwit, Mrs. Noble Comment. Mrs. CCTile Haney, and Mrs. Don Smith. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. NUTTMAN AVE. W M A IN RECENT MEETING The W.M.A. of the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church met recently at the home of Mrs. Bess. The leader, Mrs. Diehl, op' ened the meeting by reading a prayer poem. Mrs. Thornton. Mrs. Lundin, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Smitley, Mrs. Byron Hart, Mrs. Bess, and Mrs. Gray assisted Mrs. Diehl in presenting, the lesson Roll call was given and the minutes of the last meeting were read. Thirteen members and two visitors were present. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Dague. and Mrs. Ferrel will be the leader. Plans wd’re made for the bazaar and bake sale to be held at the city hail December 4. MONMOUTH MOTHERS WILL MEET MONDAY The Monmouth P. T. A. Mothers study group will meet Monday evening, 7:30, at the school in the home economics room. "New Fountains," a playlet, will be presented by Mrs. Russell Fleming, Mrs. Robert Rice, Mrs. Herbert Braun and Mrs. Milton Hoffman. A few highlights as background material will be presented by Mrs. Richard’Harkless from .the article in National Parent Teacher Magaity , lta ** a *'** l i iw »»ae .»' 'sb’W-'CS'-a * FILMS Developed by Edwards 24-HOL’R SERVICE Kohne Drug Store PHOTOGRAPHS 14 Billfold and 15” x 7” size J PHONE 7-7375

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zine, “Some Get Along Some Don’t, Why?" _ Devotions will be given-by Mrs. George Sonner. Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs. Russell Fleming, Mrs. Jim Rice and Mrs. Robert Carr. CORRECTION MADE IN CIRCLE MEETINGS Tile meeting dates of two church circles of the women of the First Presbyterian church were listed incorrectly earlier this week. Following is the correct schedule of meetings all this week: "h Naomi circle. Mrs. Ray J. Walther, 8 p.m., Wednesday (tonight). Murtha circle, Mrs. Ray J. Walther. 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon. , 'Ruth circle, \Mrs. John Halterman, Wednesday night (tonight) at 8 o’clock. \ ; Mary circle, Mrs. J, F. Sanmann, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. EVENING CIRCLE ONE IN RECENT MEETING The Evening circle one of the Methodist W. S. C. S. met recently in -the church parlor. During the business meeting conducted by Mrs. Carl Gerber, plans were mad«nbr the annual New England dinner and bazaar open to the public on November 18. Mrs. Doyle Collier presented the lesson and her topic was, "Using- the Bible.” Refreshments were served to 23 members and two guests by the hostesses, Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. Ray Lehman, and Mrs. William Melchi,, 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DINNER IS HELD The Root township 4-H achievement meeting was held kt the Monmouth schoql Monday evening. A turkey supper was enjoyed by approximately 200 people. Following the supper, chairman Omer Merriman opened the business meeting and immediately turned it over’ to the 4-H junior leaders for a program of musical numbers. with Miss Kathleen Boerger in charge. The county agent, L. ®. Arch-, bold, and the 4-H adult leaders, were in charge of awarding the pins to over 100 boys and girls. An interesting movie followed. Guests at the meeting were the county Farm Bureau chairman and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Sprunger. RECEPTION IS HELD FOR LODGE OFFICIAL A reception was held at the Rebekah lodge in the 1.0- 0. F. hall at Geneva last evening in honor <if ‘^Trs.""‘Nora GTendefiJiigi She' Is the newly elected district deputy president of district 31. Those attending from Decatur were the Mesdames Georgia TCreigh. Tjeathea Sowards, Olive Krelgh. Evelyn Plasterer, Clara Meyers. Clara Drum. Helen ty, Anna Hancher, Malvina Reed, Vera Gause, Opal Myers, Ireta Judt, and Rufina Roth. .. ... . » OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY WILLING WORKERS The Pleasant Mills Methodist Willing' Worker’s Sunday school class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frey. The meetißg was conducted by the president, Mrs. Darrell Clouse, with Mrs. Glen Mann reading the devotions. Mrs. Harley Davis offered prayer. - Durinw the business meeting, officers were elected as follows: Mrs. Leland 'Ray, president; Mrs. Carl - Frey, vice-president; Mrs. Fred Bauman, secretary, and Roy Price, treasurer. 'Elie, meeting was closed with the class prayer. Refreshments were served- by the hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Frey and Mrs. Harlen Jones. MRS. SPRAGUE HOSTESS TO ROSE GARDEN CLUB The Rose Garden club met at the~hl>me of Mrs. George Sprague with Mrs: Alva Buffenbarger as 'assistant hostess. Mrs. Daniels presided over the business meeting. —^7-. Mrs. Grover Levy presented the lesson on “How "to raise house plants," also. “How to control insects on plants." Mrs. Ruth Smitley had charge of the contest. The prize was won by Mrs. Frank Crist. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. I The D. A. V. auxiliary will have a business and social 'meeting combined Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the hall. The story, book hour will be held Saturday at 10 o’clock at the public library.PSI IOTA XI HONORARY GROUP HOLDS MEETING The Psi lota XI honorary group met recently at the home of,Mrs John DeVoss Bridge canasta were played. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Chaimer DeßoiL Mrs. Charles Hite, and Mrs. C. FL Siyiors. Tlie next meeting will be December.? at the home of Mrs. Bill I Linn. The Root Township home demonstration dub wilt meet Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home iof -Mrs. Jesse Singleton. Mem-

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"■‘ z _ IJ Society items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a. m- (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 TUESDAY D. A. V. auxiliary, business and social meeting, hall, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Root Township home demonstration club, Mrs. Jesse Singleton, 1 p. tn. WEDNESDAY Pleasant Mills Methodist W.S.C.S. church, 1:30 p. m„ note change of date. Xi Alpha lota and Epsilon Sigma chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, pledge party and formal initiation, Elks home, 8 p. m. Girls Guild of Zion E. and R., church parlors, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Welcome Wagon club, public library, 7:30 p. m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society, Parish hall, 1:30 p. m. Historical dub, Mrs. Delton Passwater, 2:30 p.m. American Legion fourth District meetihg. Ossian. 10 a. tn. BPW club, 6:30 p. m., Methodist church. Ava Maria study club, Mrs. Frances Terveer, 8 p. m. Ruth circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. John Halterman, 8 p. m. Order of the Eastern Star pot luck dinner 6 P. M., inspection 7:30 P. M. ■/ THURSDAY St. Paul’s Ladies Aid, Mrs. James Myers, all day. Holy Family study club, Mrs. Bill Baker, 8:30 p. m. Little Flow’er study club, Mrs. Mildred Berling, 7:30 p. m. Mt. Pleasant yf. S. C. S., Mrs. Earl Fuhrman, 1:30 p. m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 8 p. m„ officers at 7:30 p.m. Salem Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Charles Burkhart, 1:30 p.m. Great Books discussion group, public library, 8 p. ra. Naomi and Martha circles, Mrs. Ray Walther, 2:30 p. m. Bobo Willing Workers class, Mrs. Roman' Sprunger, 7:30 p.m. Stated meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 P. M. Emblem club, dinner at 6:30 •p. m., initiation at 8 p. m., Elks home. Council of Associated Churches, Zion. E. and R. church, business meeting. 7:30 Methodist W. quiet time, Methodist_Chapel, 1:30 p. m.; general meeting, Methodist Chapel, 2 p. !».•>»i Town and Country home demonstration club. Mrs. Herman Meyer, 439 N. 2nd Street, 2 p. m. ’ Queen of the Holy Rosary study club, Mrs. Dorothy Clouser. 8 p. m. Union Chapel W. S. W. S„ Mrs. Glen Roughia, 7:30 p. m. Mary circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. J, F. Sanmann, 2:30 p. m. Work and Win class of Trinity E. U. B„ Thanksgiving supper and class meeting, church, 6 p. m. Girl Scout Council, Mrs. Max Spencer, 18 p. m. St. Mary’s Township boys and girl’s 4-H achievement meeting. Pleasant Mills high school, 6:30 p.m. Phoebe Bible class of Zion E. and R. church, church, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Bethany E. U. B. W. S. W. S. summage sale, Decatur Hatchery, 9' a. m. Union Township Farm Bureau and 4-H achievement potluck supper. Emanuel Lutheran school, 6:30 p. m. Builders class of Trinity E.U.8., Thanksgiving supper, 6 p.m. SATURDAY Bethany E. U. B. W. S. W. S. rumbake sale. Decatur Hatchery, 9 a. m. Antioch Lutheran church at Hoagland, swiss steak supper, 5:30 p. m. Story book hour, public library, 10 a.tn. SUNDAY Ladies Aid of Friedhelm Lutheran church. Friedhelm school, chicken supper and bake sale, serving starts at 4 p. m. bets are reminded to bring a gift for an adult mental patient. The annual achievement meeting of the St. Mary’s township boys and girls 4-H clubs will be held Thursday at the Pleasant Mills high school. A basket supper will begin the evening program at 6:30 p.m., followed by the crops club judging and the award program. 4-H member* and their families are requested to attend. The Builders (lass of Trinity E. U. B. • church will have their annual Thanksgiving supper Friday night at 6 o’clock. It will be a potluck supper and everyone Is asked to bring their own table service. The Phoebe Bible class of the Zion E. and R. ?hurch will meet In the social room of the church Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. Trade 'n a Good J own — Decatur

Friends here have learned that Mrs. William H. Bell, Lake Tippecanoe. formerly of Decatur, is recovering from a throat operation which she underwent about two weeks ago at a Cleveland. 0., hospital. Mrs. Bell, who suffered a leg fracture about 10 months ago, also is reported almost fully recovered from that injury. Morton A. Bailing has been admitted to the Veterans hospital in Fort Wayne. He underwent surgery Tuesday for a back injury he received in the service. His room number is 3E-556. Otto Beehler will leave early Thursday morning for Madison where he will be joined by his son. Carl, and they will motor on to the Smokey mountain area of Tennessee and North Carolina for a short visit. E. N. Tonnelier, of 342 South Third street, is recovering from a broken arm received in a fall from the second floor of his garage a couple of weeks ago. He will have to wear the cast another month. Herb Hoffman, Bluffton high school football coach, suffered an attack, of appendicitis which came on him suddenly after he had gone to school to begin his work. He was rushed to the Clinic hospital and an emergency appendectomy performed. He is reported in satisfactory condition. John L. Coberty, 28, of Champaign, 111., was arrested by trooper Maag and charged with traveling 80 miles an hour from Adams 'county through Wells to the Huntington county line on 224. He posted a bond for $16.75 in city court at Bluffton and was released. Legion To Observe Veterans Day Here Members of American Legion post 43 will mark 'Veterans' day Thursday with a brief ceremony at 11 a. m. at the Legion home and a smorgesbord dinner and entertainment in the evening. The Rev. Otto Busse, who is in charge of the morning ceremony commemorating deceased veterans of American's wars, will be speaker for the occasion. The Legion firing squad and a bugler will also participate. The smorgasbord will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. at the Legion home. Free entertainment will begin at 8 p. m. In charge of arrangements are Robert Smith of the Legion and Mrs. Ed Bauer of ,the legion auxiliary, > GIRL SCOUT Girl Scout troop four had their sceoUd meeting of the year in front of the Decatur high school. Plans were made for a half day hike Saturday from 9 o’clock to 1 . o’clock. Scribe, Cassie Kay Brownie Scout troop 12 met Tuesday evening after school. We had the Brownie promise, roll call, and dues were collected. The Girl Scout calendars were given out to be delivered by the girls. The troop sold a total of42ff calendars. We then played games led by the president, Marjorie Peterson. The girls in charge of the Thanksgiving party are Kathleen Mallonee, Patty Schurger, and Janet Winteregg. We closed our meeting with the Brownie song. - Scribe, Mary Lynn Webster. Girl 'Scout troop two held a meeting Tuesday after school. We talked about badges. Nancy Holthouse and Marilyn Masters had the games. The meeting was closed with a song. Scribe, Nancy Holthouse. Capt. and Mrs. Ivan F. Mahan of Albuquerque, N. M. are the parents of a baby girl, named Monica Lee. Paternal grandparent is Mrs. Maud Mahan of Decatur and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKown of Fort Wayne. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Denver Rich of Berne are the parents of a baby boy "born today at 4:05 a.ni,, weighing six pounds and four ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Habegger of Decatur are the parents of a baby girl born today at 4:20 a.m.. weighing six pounds and seven ounces. AjOSMTAL y* 1 iMtd Admitted Richard Fisher, Decatur; Jesse Koos, Decatur. ' ' Dismissed Mrs. Francis Gerken and baby : boy, Convoy, O.; Master Richard Moellering, Decatur; Mrs. Oemaro Razo ,and baby boy, Decatur. rooms for rent, try a Democrat If you have something to sell oi ■ Want Ad. It brings results.

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Former Governor McNutt Improves Hospital Patient In New York City NEW YORK, (INS) — Paul V. McNutt, former Indiana governor and U. S. high commissioner to the Philippines, was reported rapidly improving in New York hospital today after treatment for an undisclosed ailment. The 63-year-old McNutt, who alsd served as federal security administrator and chairman of the war manpower commission, entered the hospital about two w-eesk ago. His wife said today he is "getting alone fine” and that the former government official went out for a drive with her Tuesday, and plans to repeat it today. She said she did not know the nature of his ailment. Hospital officials would not disclose information on the case, blit declared there had not been any surgery performed on McNutt. McNutt is expected to leave the hospital permanently soon. Named To Serve On . . Extension Committee Mrs. Dwight Schnepp and Alton Corson were elected to serve as Washington township representatives on the county extension committee for a two-year term. The election was held last evening at Washington township annual achievement meeting, during which the 4-H club members received theri pins and awards. Mrs. Schnepp Corson replace Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bluhm, who have' served on the county extension committee for the past two years. Tax Office Is Out Os Hotel Business INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — The Indianapolis office of the United States internal revenue was out of the hotel business today after a two hour fling at the enterprise. Andrew Kostas paid the bureau >4,387.34 in overdue taxes and got the keys back to his West Point Hotel in downtown Indianapolis a few hours after the tax office took control.

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Funeral Thursday For Frank Foster Frank Foster, 61, farmer of near Monroeville, died Tuesday at the Adams county memorial hospital, where he had been a patient two weeks. Surviving are his wife, Esther; three sons, Clyde and Richard of Monroeville and John W. of Dixon,. O.; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Klinker, and his mother; Mrs, Anna Foster, both of Monroeville, a brother, Fred of Fort Wayne, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:45 p. in. Thursday at the Marquart funeral home and at 2 p. in. in St. Mark’s Lutheran church at* Monroeville, with burial in the Monroeville lOOF cemetery. Farm Bureau Opens State Convention INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — The Indiana Farm Bureau Opened its 36th annual convention today in Indianapolis with a new membership record practically assured for the coming year. The 1954 Bureau total is 116,905 member families, a 9,000 increase over 1953. Enrollment for 1955 indicate that the 1955 figure will ■move the fgiure even higher.

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Jefferson PT A Plans ForAnnual Auction The Jefferson P. T. A. will hold its annual auction Friday at 7:30 p. m. £' door prize will be given, and included in this ‘ear’s festivities is a cafeteria supper from 5:30 to 7. Most of the Berne, Geneva, Chattanooga, and New Corydon merchants and businessman have contributed goods, services, and money toward the success of this affair. Phil Neuenschwander, auc- - tftoneej, will contribute his services aittin this year. A wide variety of useful new articles will go’on the block, plus needlework, baked goods, farm products, canned goods, hay, straw, crop seed, clothing, furniture, candy, etc. A list of these articles may be seen at the Berne Hardware, Witness. Geneva Herald, Equity in Chattanooga. Spangler's grocery in New Corydon, and tae Jefferson school. " Bethany E. U. B. Church sponsoring a Rummage Sale, November 12 and,a Bake Sale November 13, at the Decatur Hatchery, at 9:00. 265t2x

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