Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1955 — Page 3

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY H, 1955

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MCBRIDES CELEBRATE COUDEN ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mcßride celebrated their golden wedding a&niveraary February «. My. and Mrs. Mcßride spend the winters in Samoset, Florida, and live in Decatur during the summer. Mr. Mcßride worked in the McBride welding shop before retiring. They are the parents of seven children, 20 grandchildren, and SO great-grandchildren. Children are: Lee Mcßridge and Mrs. Richard Rhea of Decatur, Ca« of Linn Grove, Bob and Jack of Monroe. Charles of Pleasant Mills and Mrs. Ralph Pdyter of Fort Wayne. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB IM MEETING The Town and Country homo demonstration club held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Margaret Braun Thursday afternoon. Fifteen members present repeated the club collect and creed. Mrs. Dorothy Miller led the group in singing. The lesson on "Social Security" and “Home Business," was presented by Mrs. Rose Gaoe and Mrs. Mark Colchin. Mrs. Charles Keller gave the lesson on "Health and Safety in the Homes.” Mrs. Margaret Walters was admitted into the club as a new member. Contests followed the business meeting. Prise was won by Mrs. Hubert Case. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. William Meyers. Decorations were in keeping with Valentine’s day. PROFIT AND PLEASURE CLUB MEETS RECENTLY The Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club met recently at the home of Mrs. James Arnold. The meeting was opened with the club collect, after which the song of the month was sung and its history was given by Mrs. Clarence Miller. Mrs. Ralph Bluhm conducted the business meeting. Reports were given by Mrs. Clarence McKean on the dub by-laws and Mrs. Wilbur Lengerich reported on the special interest program.' Belle Andrews and Maimie Stoneburner were made honorary members. The lesson, “Home Business,’’ was given by Mrs. Clarence McKean and Mrs William Kohne. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. James Arnold and Mrs. Ralph Bluhm. Queets at the meeting were Mrs. Doris Fisher, Mrs. Thelma Arnold, Mrs. Hugh Ehrman, Mrs. Gene -Bluhm, and Mrs. Merl Essex.

POTLUCK SUFFER HELD BY EASTERN STAR A potluck supper was held by the Order of the Eastern Star in the Masonic temple Thursday evening. The regular stated meeting followed the supper at which the new officers were elected. The following officers will be installed March 26 and will serve for one year: Mrs. Gene Hike, worthy matron; Gene Hike, worthy patron; Mrs. Robert Macklin, associate matron; Robert Macklin, associate patron; Mrs. R. O. Wynn, secretary; Mrs. Glenn Hill, treasurer; Mrs. (Raymond Eichenauer, conductress; and Mrs. Clarence Snyder, associate conductress. ' Other officers will be appointed by the newly elected worthy matron. SOCIAL MEETING OF LADIES AUXILIARY The V. F. W. ladies aMtlliary of —- post 6236 held their social meeting at the post home Monday evening. The door prise was won by Mrs. Ray Cramer and the booby prize went to Mrs. Leona Shook. Games were played and prizes DON’T TAKE A~CHANCE TAKE PLENAMINS Smith Drug Co.

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were won by Mrs. Clarence Hook, Mrs. Ray Ballard, and Sharon . Fisher. After the social hour refresb- , meats were served to 24 members . by Mrs. Glenys Martz, Mrs. Agnes . Baker, and Mrs Elaine McConnell. The next meeting will be a busi- . ness meeting February 21. Due to cancellation, the depart- , ment president, Marie Weaver, i will not be present at the next meeting, but will attend at a later I date. There will be no carry-in , supper February 21, as was planned. The next social event will be March 7 with Mrs. Alva Railing, Mrs. Ray Cramer, and Mrs. (Ray Bodie on the entertainment committee. I "- - ■ The (Root township Farm bureau will meet Monday evening at 8 . o’clock at the Monmouth high , school. The Red Cross nurse will be the guest speaker. The Pet and Hobby club will also meet and refreshments will be served. Members of Girl Scout troop four will meet at the home of Barbara Burk Monday after school. The girls will present the .plays which they have been working on for their Dramatic badge. Each member is reminded to continue the , cookie sales and order books must be turned in on Monday. The Adams County Coon Huntera club will meet tonight at the Reichert school in Monroe township at 8 o’clock. Handicraft school will be held at the Decatur Fire station Tuesday from 9:30 o’clock to 3 o’clock. Metal work and oil painting will be taught. The Friendship Village home demonstration club will meet at the Kimsey school Thursday afternoon at 1:30. o'clock. Hostesses will be Mrs. Helen Garwood, Mrs. Margaret Kuhn, Mrs. Delores Duff, and Mrs. Donna Ross. RT At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Franz of Decatur are the parents of a baby boy born Friday at 2:25 p.m., weighing eight pounds and six ounces. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Bultemeler of Decatur Friday at 8:22 p.m., weftfKttg seven pounds and six ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Habegger of Berne are the parents of a baby boy born Friday at 8:15 p.m., weighing six pounds and six ounces. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jamison of Bluffton Friday at 7:49 p.m., weighing five pounds and 12 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Adlebert Rekeweg of Preble are the parents of a baby girl born Friday at 11:29 p.m., weighing seven pounds and 13 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Berlin Moser of Berne are the parents of a baby girl born today at 8:27 a.m„ weighing seven pounds and ten ounces. Annual Recreation Conference Opens LAFAYETTE, Ind. (INS) —The ninth annual industrial recreation conference opened -a three-day stand on Purdue University’s campus today. Feature speaker for the closing session will be Dr. Conrad L. Wirth, director of the national park service, Washington, D. C., who will speak on the need (or a comprehensive recreational program. This conference is the oldest in the country and attracts industrial personnel from all parts of the United States and Canada. If vou have somethtug to sen or rooms for rent, try a Democnu Want Ad. It brings results.

WjOSMTAI Admitted Floyd Simon, Berne; Leo Bedwell, Decatur; Mrs. Aaron Zook, Monroe; Alfred Hannie, Decatur; Kathleen Kiess, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Harvey Landis and baby boy, Decatur. GIRL SCOUT Brownie troop 20 met Wednesday after school in a class room. We opened ouf meeting with roll call and collecting of dues. Gum was passed out by JanCen Essex. Our Girl Scout cookie sales were discussed. Games were then played. Scribe, Charlene Hawkins. Girl Scout troop 13 met Thursday night at the home of Sara Brunnegraff. The Girl Scout promise and laws were given. Parts were given out for the Juliet Lowe birthday program. Minutes were read and dues taken. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Scribe, Twannette Magley.

Society Items for today's publication must be phoned In by 11 a. nv (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 SATURDAY Story book hour, library, 4 p. m. Adams County Coon Hunters club, Reichert school, 8 p.m. SUNDAY Realistic study club, Mrs. Bertha Miller, potluck supper, 6:30 p. m. Chicken and ham dinner, sponsored by ladies of St. Rose Catholic church, St Joseph school basement, Monroeville, serving from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m., adults $1 and children 50 cents. MONDAV Girl Scout troop four, Barbara Burk, after school. Decatur* Camera club, room above the Citizens Telephone company office. 8 p.m. Ava Marie study club, Mrs. Gerald Kohne, 8 p. m. Psi lota Xi honorary group, Mrs. A R. Holthouse, 7;30 p. m. Welcome Wagon club, Mrs. Kenneth Shannon, 821 Jefferson St., spaghetti supper, 6:30 p. m. Fireman’s auxiliary, Mrs. Harry Stults, 8 p. m. Kum-Join-Us class of the Bethany E. U. B. church, 7:30 p. m... Pythian Sister lodge, K. of P. home, 7 p. m., Needle club, after lodge. - Root Township Farm Bureau, Monmouth high school, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Calvin Yost, 2 p. m. Girl Scout troop 16, Valentine party, D. A. V. hall, 6:45 p. m. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Mrs. Arthur Krueckeburg, 7:30 p.m. Podohanzas iou&e, Red Men. hall, Tri-Chem paint party, 7 p. m. Loyal Daughters class of the Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Ed Warren, 7:30 p. m. Blue Creek and St Mary's township Farm Bureau olnt meeting, .Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p. m. Tri Kappa, social meeting, Elks home, 8 p. m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, potluck supper, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p. m. Handicraft school, Decatur Fire station, 9:30 a. m. to 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY St. Paul Ladies Aid society, Mrs. Gale Cook, all day. Historical club guest day luncheon, 12:30, K. of P. Home. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Franklin Franz, 2:30 p. m. Our Lady of Lourdes study club, Mrs. Joseph Geels, 8 p. m. Decatur home demonstration club, Mrs. Robert Garard, 7:30 p. m. THURSDAY Friendship Village home demonstration club, Kimsey school, 1:30 p.m.

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Pflimlin Attempts To Form Cabinet * Seeks To Organize French Government PARIS (INS) — Pierre Pflimlin began attempts today to organize a “right of center” coalition government for Franc® and political experts gave him a good chance of success. The premier-designate told President Rene Coty Friday night that he would try to assemble a cabinet. This morning he seemed assured of the support of some parties in the national assembly while others scheduled caucuses to decide their attitude. The Socialists, while staying put of the proposed coalition, apparently were prepared to refrain from open hostility to Pflimin and follow a “loyal opposition” policy. ♦ Political observers estimated that Pflimlin may be able to count on 300 votes for investiture which, under decent amendments to the constitution, would be enough to make him premier. Pflimlin is the second French political leader to be selected as premier - designate by Coty. Former Premier Antoine Pinay tried and failed to form a government to replace that of Pierre MendesFrance.

Mendes-France held the premiership for seven and one-half stormy months before being voted oat of office by the National Assembly a week age on his administration’s North African policy. Observers think Pflimlin, a Popular Republican, may have a better chance than Pinay to create France’s 21st government since the end of the German occupation. He has the support of his own party, which was instrumental in blocking Pinay, and hopes to gain the backing of the former Gaullists, the Independents and the Racial Socialists moderates. After talking with President Coty Friday night Pflimlin said he had received a "favorable" reception from the chiefs of most political groups in the assembly, although the Socialists had refused to join his proposed coalition. Cased Cutback Will Affect Many Workers An order to eliminate more than 75 percent of the personnel now at Casad general services administration depot at New Haven will Affect many Adams county employee it was learned today. The changeover from the army corps of engineers will become effective April 1 and will leave less than 100 eiriplbyeh, It Wai leArifed from a good source. There are more than 50 Adams county men employed at Casad. It is understood that most of them have received notices of the changeover, with a statement that their services would be terminated by April 1. ' CHURCH NEWS Union 'Chaps! —— Rev. William Snider, evangelist at the Union Chapel church, brought a message on "Pure Religion,” based on the scripture recorded in Janes 1:16-27. He stated that man is incurably religious. “Man is going to worship Gods of some kind, so some choose the God of pleasure, some the God of money and some the God of popularity. Everyone has bis own type of religion. It is possible to be sw-ayed by some religious emotion and still not be a Christian. Pure religion rises above human needs. “Pure religion is based on the atonement of Chrftt, the resurrection of Christ and the intercession of Christ It has been stated that the first half of the gospel is about Christ dying for our sins and the second half about his resurrection and victory over death. “Pure religion reaches all, is a missionary religion, reache? to the Innermost heart of man; and makes man pure in heart. “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” Anyone not having a church home is invited to attend Sunday and each night next week. Services each night at 7:30. Chalk Artist Here Sunday Evening Mrs. Raymond Harrison, chalk artist, will be at the Nuttman avenue U. B. church Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock. This is sponsored by the young people of Y. P. M. B. The public is invited. Trapped In Wrecked Car For 18 Hours - WAYNESBURG, Pa. (INS) A 51-year-old Ohio construction worker is fighting for his life in Greene county hospital after being trap, ped in his wrecked car tor aboht 18 hours. The victim, Frank Shields of Painesville, was in critical condition from exposure and Injuries suffered when his car plunged down an embankment Thursday nigh*

Monthly Holy Hour In Decatur Sunday The monthly holy hour of the southeast district of the National Council of Catholic Men will be held at 2:30 p. m. at St. Mary’s church in this city. There are seven parishes in the district and approximately 300 men are expected to attend, and all men of St. Mary’s church are urged to be present for this holy hour. Following the holy hour, a business meeting and election of officers will be held in the CathMc school auditorium, with Robert Before, New Haven, district president, presiding. A nominating committee of Xavier Surque, New Haven; chairman; Cecil Butler, Bluffton, and Lawrence Beckemeyer, will submit its report. Following the meeting, a social session will be held and lunch served. Enters Guilty Plea To False Affidavit Francis J. Spieth, 20, of Woodburn route two, entered a plea of guilty to a charge of swearing to a false affidavit in city court Friday afternoon and was fined |IOO and costs. Spieth was also given a suspended six months sentence at the state penal farm for attempting to obtain <*-■ "tor’s license with false Infromatioß. RMUHI He was unsaved Wednesdays? ternoon at the local license bureau after the license bureau personnel recognized him as the youth who had attempted to get a license last July. Spieth’s license had been revoked as a result of traffics violations And was not yet eligible for another license.

Suspected Thief Trapped In Swamp WASHINGTON (INS) —A suspected auto thief escaped a hail of police bullets in nearby Maryland Friday, but he was trapped when he bogged down in a swamp. Police identified the suspect as Ulysses Byrd, 22, a laborer. REACTION VARIES (Continued from Page On«) mara, bailed the verdict as “a sound and practical” approach toward solving the problem. A spokesman for the Motion Picture Producers Association predicted that the system “will never become so big that it will put first class movies out of business.” EVACUATION OF • (Continued tram Page One) state department" which eaid the U. S. seventh fleet will /esume “normal operations” now that its protective job on the withdrawal has been completed, but will remain alert to thwart any Communist move against Formosa or nearby islands. while he was enroute home from his job at Giarard’s Port, near Waynesburg, Pa. Shields was too weak from his injuries to get out of the car or. call tor help.

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LIBRARY NEWS "THE DAY LINCOLN WAS SHOT" by Jim Bishop, published by Harper A Bros., the book of the month selection for February. For the first time an author has written the complete record of the dramatic events which occurred pn that day in 1865 when Mr. Lincoln was shot It ia a book about a day, a plaice and a murder, and about a wide variety of men and women, so the author says. Bruce Catton describes the book as a remarkable job,—"The author has created a sense of oncoming tragedy and an almost unbearable tension. A completely exciting bit of writing.” Washington City la described with its sights, sounds and smells, a place of cobblestones and iron wheels, of hoop ektrta, bayonets and bonnets. Then one by one the actors concerned with the tragedy appear. One closes the book with the feeling of having lived through the tragic hours of Lincoln's last day. •ADMIRAL KIMMEL’S STORY' by Husband E. Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) published by Regnery Company, 1955. The admiral tells his own story of the happenings of Pearl Harbor, when he was Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. "HAPPINESS THROUGH CREATIVE LIVING" by Preston Bradley, published by Hanover House, 1955. ■ Dr. Bradley is the pastor of the largest non-sectarian church in the United States, the Peoples Church of Chicago. He has had a daily radio program for over thirty years and in addition now has a daily TV program. He says the purpose of this book is to encourage people to adopt a basic philosophy, away of life that will bring happiness. Mr. Bradley is called by his friends and associates "The Happy Man.” "ALL MY DARLINGS" by Thomas Byrnes, < published by Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1955. This is an entertaining and hilarious story of family life, probably the most entertaining since the book ‘’Cheaper by the Dosen” was published. Daddy, the breadwinner tells the story of delightful adventures with his darlings. “TRIAL” by Don M. Mankiewics, published by Harpers A Bros., 1955. The 1955 Harper Prise novel. Bernard DeVoto says of this book: “The reader is caught up in a drama not of circumstances but of personality. What makes •Trial’ a distinguished novel is the reality, vitality, and the abundant and tragic humanity of the people in it.” “MONEY TO BURN” by Elisabeth Cadell, published by Morrow ft Co., 1955. A romantic idyll that drifts along with youthful dreams as Raymond Trysting and his sister are left with a proud name but impoverished circumstances and three elderly aunts. If you have ever read any of Elisabeth CadeU's books you know that she offers gaiety, humor, a surprising down-to-earth philosophy. This Is -a wonderful book for a cold winter evening when you wish to be highly entertained, with pleasant people, engaging circumstances and enjoyable suspense. “MR. WIZARD'S SCIENCE SECRETS" by TV’s famous Don Herbert, published by Popular Mechanics Press. The boys will all enjoy this book by one of their favorite TV authors. It gives over 150 mystifying experiments that the boys can do at home. Even the girls will enjoy some of these experiments. “APPOLONIA’S VALENTINE" by Katherine Milhous, published by Scribners, 1954. The author of the “Egg Tree” completed her third book in the Dutch Pennsylvania holiday series. This is a most delightful val-1

II MAKE A NOTE — Get Your Ticket for the ANNUAL DINNER MEETING of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th I 6:30 P.M. ' RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NOT LATER THAN MONDAY, FEB. 14th Dm MB OF HNM IKTS. Second St. Phone 3-2604

entine book telling how to cut valentines as they did years ago, as well as giving a most delightful story of the little girl who painted valentines instead of cutting them. After this book was published, the author, Katherine Milhous' sent us a cut-odt valentine patterned after one that has been cut 100 years ago. GOP Right-Wingers Meeting In Chicago May Produce Verbal Blasts Against Ike CHICAGO (INS) — Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy ('R-Wis.) joins today with right-wing members of the Republican party in a day-long political seminar which may produce verbal blasts at the Eisenhower administration. An hour after the seminar is scheduled to close, labor secretary James P. Mitehell will speak at the annual Lincoln day dinner of the Republican state central committee.

Presumably the cabinet member’s address will follow what President Eisenhower has called the "moderate progressive ap-' proach” to GOP party policy. Indication of the possible temper of McCarthy’s planned remarks was given Friday night in a Lincoln day dinner speech at his home town of Appleton, Wis. The controversial senator declared that he never will be a "rubber stamp” for the administration “even if they don’t Invite Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy to the White House." The McCarthys were omitted from the White House invitation list to several recent social affairs at which President Eisenhower was host. McCarthy also said that some administration leaders have been urging patience in dealing with the Communists, and declared: “If they can co-exist with Communism, they can’t co-exist with me," McCarthy’s seminar theme was billed as a discussion of state department policy toward the Communists in the Far East, and some sources indicated he would renew his attack on the Eisenhower administration.

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Three Minor Wrecks Are Reported Here Nd Injuries, Only Slight Damage Done Two minor accidents occurred in the city Friday and one in the county Saturday. Celia Morton Swaim, 58, of Bluffton, hit a parting meter on Second street at 11:08 a. m. Friday. The car was not damaged. Ronald SecaUr, 20, of 104 Porta Vista, driving a Kelly Cleaner truck, was unable to stop at the corner of Central Ave. and Second street early Friday af(eftioon and bit another truck. The second truck was owned by Scott Equity Exchange and was driven by DWight Shotts, 53, of Convoy route one. Icy Streets caused the accident which did about *125 damage to the Kelly truck and only *lO to the other. Ice was also blamed tor an accident at 3 a. m. today at the Dent school intersection east of town. Robert R. Harkenrider, 20, of Closs street, attempted to stop for a stop sign and skidded into a fence. About |2OO damage was caused. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

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