Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 16 February 1955 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1955

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MISS RUBY STUCKY 18 WED TO GERHARD BROUER Ml»b Ruby Stucky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Florent Stucky, was recently married to Gerhard Brouer. The couple was married in thfe First Mennonlte church at Berne, with the Rev. O. A. Krehbiel officiating at the double-ring ceremony. The bride's gown was fashioned with white Italian lace and net over taffeta. She carried a white Bible topped with red roses. Mias Margie Smitley was maid of honor and Miss Donna Habegger was bridesmaid. They both wore gowns styled slmiliar to that of the bride and wore corsages of deep pink roses. Erhard Bliwernitz attended the bridegroom best man. The bride is a graduate of Geneva high school and Is emplayed at Smith Brothers furniture company. The groom received his schooling in Germany and is employed at the Berne Furniture company. The couple will reside in Berne. MRS. YOST HOSTESS TO GARDEN CLUB Mrs. Calvin Yost was hostess Tuesday evening to the Decatur Garden club with 32 members in attendance. Mrs. William Kohls, president, was in charge of the business meeting. Members are asked to get behind the drive of the Garden clubs and other interested club's tor suance of the flowed etamp by the post office department. The flower show will be held June 11, ft was announced. Mrs. N. A. Bixler presented a talk on pertinent reasons why clubs should get behind the campaign to save and add acreage to the Dunes state park. Mrs. Henry Heller won the contest prize. Mrs. Sam Baumgartner was a guest at the meeting. Re freshments were served at the close of the social hour. TRI KAP>PA SORORITY HOLDS SOCIAL MEETING The Tri Kappa sorority held their February social meeting last evening at the Elk’s home. An evening of bridge and canasta was enjoyed by the group and prizes Were awarded to Mrs- Joseph Kaehr, Mrs. John Spaulding, and Mrs. Simeon Hain, Jr. It was that the associate chapter has invited the active chapter to a book review March 8. at the home of Mrs. Charles Dugan. Members are asked to know by the next business meeting whether or not they can attend. Refreshments were served to the group by Mrs. Lewis Smith, Mrs. Max Andrews, and Mrs. Kenneth Singleton. The next meeting will be a business meeting March 1, kt the Elks home. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB IN MEETING The Mary Matrons home demonstration club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Arthur Krueckeberg. The meeting was opened with the saying of the club creed. Mrs. Wilbert Thieme led the group in singing the song of the month. Mrs. Walter Thieme read devotions. • The lesson “Social Security and Retirement,” was presented by Mrs. Krueckeberg and Mrs. Wil-

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bert Thieme. Games were played, directed by Mrs. Edward (Gerber. The door prize was won by Mrs. Glen E. Lehrman. Mrs. Louis Sheets was welcomed to the club as a new member. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Walter Thieme, to >l2 members and four children. The March meeting will be a painting party at the bbme of Mrs. Amos Thieme. LADIES FELLOWSHIP IN RECENT MEETING The Ladies Fellowship of the Missionary church met recently in the church basement with 11 members and two guests, Mrs. Zear! McClure and Mrs. George Helm, present. Sewing was done during the Work session. During the devotional period the group sang hymns and Mrs. Welty had charge of the devotions. Mrs. Lawrence Von Gunten led the group in the closing prayer. The American Legion auxiliary unit 43 will have a social meeting Tiiesday evening at the Legion home at 8 o'clock. Games will be played and refreshments served. Mrs. Mark Selking is chairman. The Catholic Ladles of Columbia entertained with a potluck supper last evening at the C. L. of C. hall. Later in the evening card games were enjoyed and prizes were won by Mrs. Margaret Braun, Mrs. Mary Omlor, Mrs. Anslem Hackman, and (Mrs. Robert Geimer. Committee in charge for the event was Agnes Neawald and Frances Terveer. So-Cha-Rea will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock with Mrs. Al Scheiner. A bake sale will be sponsored by the St. Peter Walther League Saturday, Feb. 19, at the City Hall from 9 o'clock to 12 o’clock. Mabel Striker, Averal Stone, and Grace Weiland, motored to Pine Village today wCi,ere they will represent the Pythian Sisters lodge of Decatur. Mrs. Striker will then go to Lafayette where she will visit with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle. Ohio Minister Dies From Bullet Wounds Minister's Son Is Heid For Shooting NEWARK. O. (INS) — Death I today claimed a Newark minister who, even on his death bed, contended the rifle wound inflicted by' his 45-year-old son was “accidental,” The Rev. Starlie Brooks. 65-year-old pastor of the Standard Church of Christ, died insisting that no charges should be filed against his "boy.’’ However, Homer Brooks, reportedly suffering from war nerves and shell shock, undoubtedly will be charged with manslaughter — despite protestations of his father. The shooting occurred Sunday afternoon when the minister tried to take a 22-callber rifle away from his only son after he had barricaded himself in the Brooks' home. Mrs. Brooks said that her son was “a good boy before the war” but that since has become addicted to dfink and narcotics. If you have sometnmg to sell oi rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. it brines results. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

Lenten Services At Methodist Church Special Services On Each Sunday Night The annual series of special Sunday evening Lenten services will begin at the First Methodist church Sunday evening, February 20, according to announcement by the pastor, the Rev. Virgil Sexton. The local pastor stated that these services have been planned to, aid all who attend to deepen their spiritual life and to prepare themselves through the period of Lent for the triumphant Eastertide. The services will also provide a unique opportunity for acquaintance with outstanding speakers ".&l- the church. Guest speakers who have been invited to appear on the series this year will include: February 20, Dr. Thomas Van Loon, board of education of the Methodist church, Nashville, Tenn.; February 27, Dr. George Fallon, First Methodist church, Lakewood, Ohio; March 6. Dr. Merrill Abbey, ' First Methodist church, Ann Arbor, Mich.; March 13, the Rev. Robert Hamill, Ottawa Street Methodist church, Joliet. 111.; March 20, Dr. Erwin Bohmfalk, district superintendent, Ft. Worth, Texas; and March 27. Dr, Lance Webb, Broadway Methodist church in Columbus, Ohio. On Palm Sunday, April 3. the choir of the church will present an Easter cantata at an afternoon vesper hour. The services are planned for 7:30 o'clock each Sunday evening. Special music is being arranged for each service by the director of music, Leland Neuen. Mrs. Edgar Gerber will be organist for all services. Preceding each worship service there will be an informal fellowship supper in’the church dining room at 6 o’clock. Each evening a different committee of members will be responsible for the arrangements of this hour. The local pastor stated that some neighboring Methodist churches will co-operate in the series, and that the public is invited to attend. OSRITAL Admitted Master Raisy Beer, Berne. Dismissed Merlin Thieve, Decatur; Mrs. Clifton Habeggfer and - baby borf, Berne; Mrs. Wiliper Uultemeier and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs!’ Francis Jamison and baby girl, Bluffton; Mrs. Edward Linder, Decatur; Harold Scherry, Decatur; Mrs. George Houck, Decatur; Mrs. Galnel Hart. Decatur; Mrs. Emmanuel Miller, Decatur; Mrs. Berlin Moser and baby girl, Berne; Mrs. Adelbert Rekeweg and baby girl, Preble. Beginner-Simple! I I X\ x II / & / /V X // ■p - $ 4 HF- ■ « ii A w? h L w I t #1 % I/ * \ I 3 > /•- s I \ I & '4 iCtT I 1 r 1 * l'£ VI 1 9272 T > 1 ’l 14%-24% ' V 1 Inf inMUninktffM Half Sizers! Only THREE main pattern parts to this flattering frock! See the diagram—beginner simple to sew! And, it's perfectly j proportioned to fit the shorter, 1 fuller figure—without alteration! | Styled to slim, trim unwanted inches away! Pattern 9272:. Half Sizes 14%, | 16%. 18%, 20%, 22%, 24%. Size ' 16% takes 3 yards 39-lnch fabric. This easy-to-use pattern gives perfect fit. Complete, illustrated Sew Chart shows you every step. I Send Thirty-five cents in coins ' for this pattern—add 5 cents for ‘ each pattern for lst-class mailing. Send ta Marian Martin, care of Decatur Dally Democrat Pat ; tern Dept., 232 Weqt 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. ,

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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 Our Lady of Lourdes study plub, Mrs. Joseph Geeis, 8 p. m. Decatur home demonstration club, Mrs. Robert Garard, 7:30 p. m. Zion Lutheran Emmaus Guild, parish hall, 8 p. m. , 7; .; Girl Scout council, called meeting, Mrs. Arthur Holth'ouae, 8 p. m. THURSDAY Friendship Village home demonstration club, Kimsey school, 1:30 p.m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 8 p. m.: officers at 7:30 p. m. Unit four of the Bethany E. IL B. church, Mrs. William Christian, 7:30 p. m. Bobo Willing Workers class of the U. B. church, Miss Roman Sprunger, 7:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, 1 Past Matrons of Order of Eastern Star, Mrs. Homer Lower, 7:30 p. m. Ladies aid of .Union Chapel church, at the church, sewing and quilting, all day, carry-ln dinner at noon. V. F. W. Fathers auxiliary of post 6236, business and social meeting, Post home, 8 p. m. Little Flower study club, prayer hour, 8:45 p. m., Mrs. Hugh Daniels. D. Y. B. class of Trinity E. U. B. church, church parlors, 7:30 p. m. GE choir practice, high school music room, 7 p. m. So-Cha-Rea, Mrs. Al Scheiner, 7:30 p. m. Lincoln P. T. A., auditorium, 7:30 p. m. FRIDAY Kum-dubble class of Trinity E. U. B. church. Donald Agler, 424 Close St., 7:30 p.m. Union township Farm Bureau, Emmanuel school, 7:30 p. m. Adams County Federation of Woman’s clubs, Methodist church ladies lounge, 2 .p.m. Bobo Mt. Tabor Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. (Robert Franklin, 7:30 p.m. Fhilathae class of Baptist Sunday school, social rooms of the church, 7:30 p. m. SATURDAY Psi lota Xi sorority, Sweetheart party and square dance, K. of P. home, 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. Junior class of Pleasant Mills, bake sale. Goodyear stare, 9 a. m. to 12 noon/ Bake sale, sponsored by St. Peter Walther League, City Hall, from 9 a. m. to 12 noon. Story-book hour, public library, 4 p. m. MONO*RoSary Society, K. of C. hall, 7:30 p.m. V. F. W. post 6236, busiqpfp meeting, Post home, 8 p. m. V. F. W. Ladies auxiliary, post home, business meeting, 8 p. m, TUESDAY American Legion auxiliary unit 43, social meeting, Legion home, 8 p.m. Paralyzed Invalid Dies In Home Fire Indianapolis Man Is Burned Fatally INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — John Wesler Guthrie, 67, died in a fire that swept through his Indianapolis home today. The paralyzed invalid died on the way to General hospital after he was carried from the house by firemen. His daughter. Mrs. Ella Sutton, 25, told firemen she carried her 21-month-old twins. Denise and Dennis, to safety. Mrs. Sutton returned and rescued her five-month-old son, Rodney, and three-year-old daughter, Rachel. Smoke and flames forced her out of the house when she re-entered to help her father who was lying helpless in a bed just off the dining room. I Trade in a Good Town — Decatur NOTICE! It is dangerous to let cough from common cold hang on Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough or chest cold is not treated. Start quick using Creomulsion as directed. Creomulsion soothes raw throat and chest membranes, loosens and helps expel germy phlegm, mildly relaxes systemic tension and aids nature fight 1 the cause of irritation. No narcotics. For Children get milder, faster Creomulsion for Children in the pink ■nd blue package at your drug counter. CREOMULSION nlicvM Coughs, Chest Colds, Acute Branchitis FILMS Developed by Edwards 24-HOUR SERVICE Kohne Drug Store

CHINA / ’*2* A°* m o»* CRACK GUERRUAS FROM TACHINS ARE BOLSTERING -~ NATIONALIST OUTFOSTSI

DIRECTLY EAST of the Red-held port city of Foochow are the Nationalist offshore Matsu islands, one of the two prime targets in the Communist China “war of the islands." Together with Quemoy, farther south, Matsu has been heavily reinforced with troop evacuations from the Tachens as Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek strengthens nis outer defenses against possible attack. The two island groups guard the approaches to Formosa, lying in a position not only to blunt a Communist invasion of the stronghold, but also to warn of any possible danger from the air and from the sea.

Mine Workers Say Industry In Bad Shape Say Coal Industry Would Need Months To Mobilize Mines WASHINGTON (INS) — The United Mine Workers said today the coal Industry is in such “bad shape” that It would take eight to twelve months ta mobilize the mines if the U.S. goes to war. -At the same time, however, a tap business spokesman said that Americans ought to quit being nervous about economic prospects because the nation faces a highly optimistic business future. The two reports were given to the house-senate economic committee by UMW vice-president Thomas Kennedy and Henry G7 Riter, president of the national association of manufacturers. Kennedy testified that 165,000 U.S. miners are currently out of work as a result of increased use of oil and gas in the nation’s homes and industries. He charged that, part of the unemployment is caused by increased imports of residual oil from foreign countries, mainly Venezuela. and sai dthe inability of American firms to ship coal ta Europe is another contributing factor. Kennedy declared: “If we had a war tomorrow, we would be on a coal economy overnight. But it would take us from eight months to a year to put our coal industry into shape to meet the needs of the nation and provide coal for our allies.” Riter said the only "disturbing” element in an otherwise rosy economic picture is the worried reaction of some people when there Is a change in the economy. ~~ He called this “economic nervousness—a willingness ta abandon the ship at the first alarm” and said it occurred last year when the nation underwent a slight economic recession. The NAM president said his association regarded as “disturbing” the "eager haste in. certain quarters outside the government to proclaim an emergency and to urge adoptiofi sf drastic measures to counteract the ‘recession’.” Riter asserted: “Many of the measures proposed were such as to weaken the forces making for economic growth, by departing from our normal reliance on individual incentives and competitive markets. “This economic nervousness . . . is a most distressing phenomenon. I trust that cool heads will continue to prevail over this type of counsel, as they did in 1954." ißiter’s statement was apparently In answer ta CIO President Walter Reutehr who assailed the administration before theTommittee last week for what he called “constant preoccupation with inflation” and failure ta do anything about the problem of unemployment. BAKE SALE— Saturday, February 19, at the City Hall 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 noon. St. Peter Walther League, Deca* tur, Indiana. 39 t 3 “Square Dance” every Sat. Nite featuring “Tennessee Valley Boys” MOOSE

Handicraft School Is Held Tuesday Seventy-five women attended the handicraft day Tuesday at the fire station in Decatur. Oil painting and metal work featured the day’s activities. . Harry Brown, prominent Decatur artist, taught the class in oil painting. Barbara Lewton, Juanita Hoffman, Marva Schaefer, and Alice Kukelhan, all pupils of the Mon mouthy igh school and students of Mrs. Rusell Owens, art teacher at Monmouth, taught the metal work class. Trays of all sizes were hammered, etched, and tooled by the many interested women. The oil painting class was well attended and Brown has offered to teach a class once a week if there are enough people interested in oil painting. This handicraft day was promoted through the county extension office and another handicraft school will be held this fall. ,<r lit •J? jll U k ■■ if < ’ \ - If / v ! Z. ■ \ z i . \ ■■'' • f . ’ .. j ’,- si JAMES MERKOURIS, 40, charged with murder of nis ex- vise Desphine, 30, and her second husband, Robert P. Forbes, 48, is shown in Los Angeles court after Superior Judge Charles W. Fricke threatened to have bailiffs physically gag him. Merkouris leaped up during testimony and accused the judge of conducting the case in •'a prejudicial manner." He shouted, "You may have written a few books on law, but you haven't learned anything.” Ordered to sit down, Merkouris called the judge "a stupid old fool." (International) It you have something to sell o> rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

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I . " '' *'■ Indianapolis Pastor Is Suicide Victim INDIANAPOLIS (INS) — A verdict of suicide was returned today in the death of the Rev. Clifton I. Rousch, whose body was found beside a .22 caliber revolver. The 73-year-old Indianapolis minister was said to have been despondent since the death of his wife a year ago. The Rev. Rousch had been pastor in Indianapolis the last 40 years. He also had held pastorates at Crawfordsville, Terre Haute and Noblesville. Singbee Sunday At Greenbrier Church Another singbee will be held at the ‘ Greenbrier church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The public is invited to attend.

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MRS. JUANITA GILES, 27, is shown in Detroit police headquarters as she told officers about being kidnaped by a gunman, who forced her to drive 80 miles from Jackson, Mich, to Detroit. She said the gunman was hiding in the back of her car. (International)

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NOTICF I will be out of my Office From March 1 to March 29 Nurse will be in the Office. Dr. Gerald Kohne ... v :■■■< , Want to Buy? Want to Sell? Use The Daily Democrat Want Ads. pl ill The Welcome Wagon Hostess V/ill Knock on Your Door with Gifts & Greetings from Friendly Business Neighbors and Your Civic and Social Welfare Lenders On the occasion of: The Birth of a Baby Sixteenth Birthdays Engagement Announcements Change of residence Arrivals of Newcomers to City Phone 3-3196 or 3-3479