Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 88, Decatur, Adams County, 14 April 1955 — Page 3

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1955

MISS CAROL BIXLER WEDS JERRY A. FLUECKIGER >MIm Carol Kay Bixier, daughter, of Mr. ana Mrs- Raybiund Bixler of Linn Grove, was married to Jerry A. Flueckiger, •on of Mrs. Helen Flueckiger of Berne, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock in the Evangelical United Brethren parsonage in Linn Grove/ The Rev. Cecil R. Smith read the vows for the double-ring ceremony. i'he bride wore a corsage of roses and carried a white Bible. Mr. and Mrs. Flueckiger were attended by Marion Bixler and Pat iger, The bridegroom itL.eflaplpyed at the Franklin company ih’Bluffton and the couple will reside in Berne. MISS CHARLENE WILDER HONORED AT SHOWER Miss Charlen Wilder, bride-elect of William White, was honored at a shower recently at the home of Julia Ann Schultz. Co-hostess was Mrs. Eugene Coyne. Games were played and the winners presented their prizes to the

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honored guest. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Those present were: the honored -guest Miss Wilder, Mrs. Arthur Wilder, Mrs. Glenn White, Mrs Charles Muhlenkamp, Mrs. Joseph Tricker, Mrs. George Trieker, Mrs. Eugene Johnson, Mrs. John Braun, Mrs. Herman Davis, Mrs. Adrian Baker, Mrs. Jack Graffer, Mrs. Eugene, Coyne, Miss Naureen Miller, Miss Rosalie Wilder, Miss Janet Osterman, and Miss Julia Ann Schultz. ATTENDS BANQUET IN CINCINNATI Mrs. Ruther Keller of Decatur, a supreme director of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia, went to Cincinnati today to attend a dinner at the .X'etherland-Plaza Hotel honoring Dr. Nora Crotty, the supreme medical director of the C. L. C. who is resigning. Mrs. Frances Gerding of Ottowa, 0., also a supreme director, accompanied Mrs. Keller. All of the supreme officers will attend the banquet.

LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS TUESDAY The American Legion auxiliary unit 43 held their regular business meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. Verena Meyer, president protern, conducting the meeting. Mrs. T. C. Smith gave a report from state poppy school of instruction at Veteran hospital at Marion. She said that only 80 men at Marion hospital were able to make these poppies, and this is their only source of income. Others are also made at Indianapolis hospital by the veterans. Mrs. Vincent Bormann told how the poppies are made from eight pieces of paper and wire. Mrs. Adrian Baker, rehabilitation chairman, had charge of entertainment at the Veterans' hospital at Fort Wayne for ail the patients. The ones too ill to attend were given light refreshments in their rooms. Mrs. Baker will give a similar party at Irene Byron of Fort Wayne for all veterans who are patients there. There are 25 veterans and each will be given a choice of gifts for himself, wife and family. Mrs. R. C. Hersh, Pan American chairman, gave an interesting talk on Pan America. Many pictures were shown and explained on customs, music and culture on

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Panama. On May 15, the auxiliary will observe memorial services. This year the services will be at St. Mary's Catholic church at 10:15 O’clock and all auxiliary mefnbers are asked to attend. On May 30, all members are to be at the V.F.W. home at 9 a.m., for the Memorial Day parade. Troop one of the Girl Scouts sponsored by the auxiliary are asked to attend with the auxiliary. The next meeting will be a social meeting April 2€, with Mrs. Frank Crist as chairman. DIRECTOR OF CENTER SPEAKS TO SORORITY Mrs. Cletus Miller was hostess on Tuesday evening to the Delta Lambda chapter of Beta- Sigma Phi sorority. 0. M. McGeath, director of the new Community Center, spoke to the group about the projects to be offered to the citizens of Decatur and invited them to use the Center. After the opening ritual, Mrs/ Fred Corah, president, presided at the business meeting. Plans were announced for the founders day dinner to be held at the American Legion home on April 28. The chapter decided to donate $2 to the Crippled Children society. Mrs. Jerome Keller presented the lesson on travel and told about a trip she enjoyed through the west. She also showed moving pictures of her trip. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served and the remainder of the evening was spent socially.

RITA EHRSAM ENGAGED TO WED WAYNE CLOUSE Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ehrsam of Pleasant Mills have announced the engagement of the, daughter Rita, to Wayne Clouse, son of .Mtf. and Mrs. Darrell Clouse of Decatur. . Miss Ehrsam is a senior of Pleasant Mills high school and her fiance attended Pleasant Mills and is now engaged in farming. No date has been set for the wedding. BUSINESS MEETING HELD BY SORORITY Xi Alpha XI chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Mrs. Francis Ellsworth recently for their regular business meeting. Mrs. Ellsworth conducted the business meeting. Mrs. George Bair, general chairman of the founders day banquet, announced that it will be held at the American Legion home Thursday, April 28, at 6: 30 o’clock. Nilah Neil presented the lesson study for the evening entitled. “Value For Money,” and “Competing Against Yourself.” Mrs. Clarence Ziner was appointed council representative and alternate James Elberson. > • • • 2 Refreshments were c served during the social hour which followed by the hostess. Mrs- Robert Lane won the traveling prize. MRS. MINDA BELTZ IS HOSTESS TO CLUB • Mrs. Minda Beltz was hostess to the Monroe Better homes demonstration club Tuesday evening with 17 members and two guests present. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Clifford Essex, and the group repeated the club collect, followed with prayer by Mrs. Rose Hocker. The lesson on “Home Business Our County Roads,” was presented by the leader, Mrs. Martin Steini er, and Mrs. Glen Stucky gave a I report on the lesson, "Simple Sewing.” During the business meeting plans were discussed for the achievement day. It was voted to pay an additional |lO toward th» new stove for the 4-H kitchen. I'he meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Harry Crownover. During the social hour the hostesses, Mrs. Beltz. Mrs. Otto Longenberger, and Mrs. Claude Laisure, served refreshments in keeping with Easter. Mrs. Rollie Longenberger and Mrs. Mildred Hobbs were-guests for the evening. MRS. FRANK ALTON HOSTESS TO CIRCLE Mrs. Frank Alton was hostess to the Naomi circle of the First Presbyterian church last evening. Circle chairman, Mrs. David Langston, conducted the meeting. Miss Bertha Heller continued the study of Hebrews. Lois Bodkin reviewed and completed the four months discussion of India and Pakistan. Tickets were distributed for the annual smorgasbord dinner, which will be held April 30, at the Presbyterian church. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Simon Heemstra and Mrs. Mary jane Saylors assisted the hostess In serving freshmentsThe Merry Matrons home demonstration club will meet with MrsWilmer Grote Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Story book hour will be held at the public Mlwary Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clockThe Catholic Ladies of Columbia have postponed their potluck social night until April 20.

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The Builders class of the Trinity E. u. B. church will meet after church services Friday evening in the church Election of officers will be held. The Pythian Sisters degree staff wil meet Monday evening at 7 o’cock at the K. of P. home. The Pocobantas lodge will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Red Men ball. The Rosary society will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the K. of C- hall. The Eta Tau Sigma sorority will meet with Mrs. Robert Shraluka Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. The Decatur home demonstration club will meet at the home of Mrs. Joseph Hunter on Adams street, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The Kum-Dubble class of the Trinity E. U. B. church will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hoverman following the evening service at the church on Friday. A short business meeting will be held and there will be election of officers for the coming year. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

Blackwell’s **• «L _ -JjF/ ZB one rack £ / j 1/ /// LADIES SPRING W I &1/ . DRESSES i/t OFF Juniors, Misses, »/, Sizes NOW THROUGH SATURDAY! Reg. $6.98 to $10.95 —■■—— ’4.«r;. 3 . toppers — Vs OFF Regular Price Sizes: 7 to 15 — 10 to 20 — 38 to 44 and NAVY — 100% WOOL COATS LADIES LINED FLEECES — TWEEDS — SUEDES — BOUCLES Aggiw slo.6s to $19.95 Values SUITS NOW s£.3O to $13.30 — ***“*• « ; - ■ * I/- IRREL" REGULAR ,/» SPRING- ‘ GIRLS SPRING 100% Wools, Crepe QUITO AfiATO Tones, Gabardines, vUI I U wUA I v Box Jacket Suits ... o . A . , . Fitted Suits SOME WITH 2 SKIRTS AU S,zes 0 to 14 Reg. $14.98 to $19.95 </, OFF "X*/" NOW Reg. $5.95 to $8,5 |9-»5t013»30| | 3*95 10 5-95 | 5 3.9 S, o 9.95 ~ SAVE ON NYLON HOSE Selling Out Entire Stock SPECIAL IRONWEAR HYLON HOSE HYLOH STRETCH HOSE ALL FIRST QUALITY , r SHEER 51 -15 maim __ _ ONLY AQc PAIR SHEER 60 - 15 NOW/ Mp Pf 77 V SERVICEABLE 51 -30 nVfl ■■■ 2 COLORS! Ist QUALITY! Not Seconds or Irreg Reg. $1.39 to $1.69 ..... — corniAi LADIES - GIRLS NYLON DRIEFS SPEC,AL ANKLETS LIGHT WEIGHT TRIPLE ROLL ANKLETS 2 Pairs s£.oo 4 Pair# SI- 00 SIZES: SMALL - MEDIUM - LARGE RIBBED ANKLETS — 4 COLORS 3 COLORS and WHITE. Reg. 75c Pr. < Pairs $1.06 > SPECIAL! Al ft I I ON? O SHORT SLEEVE SHIP’N SHORE DLUUOED Now"r. r !"”: 98 'l-9S ’ ■ *"’ - • —■— — BOYS SIZES 3 to 12 W 1 M SOLID COLOR or CONTRASTING PANTS SUIT SALE SUITS ALL '/a OFF REGULAR PRICE REGULAR $6.98 to $12.95 — NOW t° $g.63 I-....-— 11, I „ , - . . ..... — .... .... - . . ■■ - . BLACKWELL'S DEPARTMENT STORE OPEN WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS '

Society Items for today's pub* llcatlon muot be phoned In by 11 a. m-. (Saturday 8:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phono 3-2121 ’ THURSDAY Great Books discussion group, public library, 8 p- m. « Phoebe Bible class of the Zion E. and R. church, social room of the church, 7:30 p. m. Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S., church annex, 7:30 p. m. Rural Youth, Geneva high school gymnasium. 7:,3Q p.m. D. A. V. auxiliary, business meeting. at the hall, 7:30.p. m. Mary circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. E. C. Philson, 2:30 P- mMartha circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. J. F. Sanmann, 2:30 p. m. Order of Eastern Star, stated meting. 7:30 p. m. Bobo Willing Workers class of the U. B. church, Mrs. Russell Edged. 7:30 p. m„ mebers bring

item for silent auction. Decatur Girl Scout council, Mrs. Ralph Allison, 8 p. m. Zion ,Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, 1 p. m. Queen of Peace discussion group, Mrs. Wilbur Lengerich, 7:30 p. m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 8 p m.. officers at 7:30 p.m. Bethany E.U.8., W.S.W.S., unit one, Mrs. John Myers, 710 Walnut St., 2 p.m. So-Cha-Rea, Mrs. Clyde Butler, 7:30 p.m. Women's guild of St. Luke’s E. and R. church, all day at the church. Holy Family study club, Mrs. Richard Jackson, 8:30 p.m. Unit four circle of the Bethany Pleasant Dale ladies aid, parish hall, all day. —r— Little Flower study club, regular meeting, Mrs. Florence DesJean, 7:30 p. GE choir practice, high school music room. 7 p. m. FRIDAY Builders class of the Trinity E. U. B. church, after church services, church basement. Kum-Dubble class of Trinity E. U. B. church. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hoverman, following evening service at the church. fit. Dominic study club, Mrs. Herman Giflig, 7:30 p. m.

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Home demonstration clubs past presidents’ banquet, 6:30 p.m., Berne-French high school >cafeteria. Philathea class of the Baptist Sunday school, Mrs. C. E. BelL 7: 30 p. m. Mt. Tabor Methodist W- S. C. S., Mrs. Carl Daniels. 1122 Master Drive, 7:30 p. m. SATURDAY Story book hour, public library, 4 f). m. Variety show, "Paging the Calendar,” Friedheim Lutheran school, 8:30 p. mBake sale, sponsored by D. A. V. auxiliary, Western Auto store, 9 a- m. Pleasant Mills Alumni Banquet, at School Gym, Saturday, May 7th, 7:30 P. M. John Johnson, Phone 7-7425. ' T-X D. A. V, Auxiliary Bake Sale, Saturday 9:00 at Western Auto Store. 87 t3x

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