Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 89, Decatur, Adams County, 15 April 1955 — Page 3

FRIDAY, APHID 15, 1955

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SHAKESPEARE CLUB HAS GUEST DAY CLOSING The guest day closing of* the Ladles Shakespeare club was held Wednesday at the Masonic hall. , A noon luncheon was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star lodge from long tables in the dining hall. Mrs. Robert Macklin, president, welcomed the visitors and Mrs. Jesse Rice offered thanks. Following the luncheon, Mrs. Marie Porter, Huntington high school teacher and former Decatur resident. presented Miss Patricia Calder, a talented exchange student from Hereford, England. Miss Calder entertained the group with readings from Shakespeare’s "Winter Tales," "King Lear,” “M idsu mm e r Night’s Dream" and ‘ißomeo and Juliet." Mrs. Milo Black was chairman of the entertaining and delightful

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program. Newly elected officers of the club were introduced. They include: . ' ‘ Miss Bertha Heller, president; Miss Frances Dugan, vice-preji-dent; Mrs. Simon Heemstra, secretary; Mrs. D. B. Erwin, assistant secretary, and Mrs. Phillip Macklin, treasurer. Among out-of-town guests at the affair were: Mrs. Ralph Tyndall and Mrs. Orlen Sutton, Bluffton; Mrs. Ireta Littlejohn, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Chalmer M. Myers, Bryant, and the honor guests, Mrs. Porter and Miss Calder, Huntington. . CHURCH MOTHERS ‘ STUDY CLUB MEETS The Church Mothers study club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Winston Rawley, with 2ff members present. Mrs. Kirkpatrick gave the devotions and the lessons were

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given by Mrs. LaDoyt Miller and Mrs. Lowell Smith. Mrs. Hollis Bonifas presided over the business meeting. She appointed Mrs. Brokaw. Mrs. Rawley, and Mrs. Miller to be on the nominating committee. The next meeting will be election of officers at the home of Mrs. Arthur Beeler. The meeting was closed with prayer. Hostesses were Mrs. (Rawley, Mrs. Atkerson, Mrs. Robert Strickler, and Mrs. Guy Koos. DRAMATIC DEPARTMENT IN RECENT MEETING 'Mrs G. J. Kohne was hostess recently to 15 members of the Dramatic department of Woman's club. Mrs. Paul Haneher conducted a brief business meeting. New members were elected to fill any existing vacancies in the department. . Plans were made for the program to be presented at the May general meeting of Woman's club. At this time members of the Dramatic department will present a play entitled, “Come in Mrs. Smith." LESSON ON COUNTY ROADS PRESENTED "What should be done to Jceep the county roads in proper condition and. repair?" was the lesson presented by Mrs. Betty Miller to the members of the Happy Homemakers home demonstration club. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Kennith Parrish. The history of the song of the month was read by Mrs. Parrish. Devotions were read by Mrs. Russel Mitchel. She read a very inspiring article on "Easter Yesterdays." Prayer was offered by Mrs. Freeman Walters. During the business session the members voted to give an additional $5 towards the purchase of a stove for the 4-H building. Also the achievement day program on May 7, was discussed.A social hour followed and refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by her three children. Sixteenth members and five children were present. B, P. W. ELECTS OFFICERS; HEARS TALK BY SENATOR Miss Rosemary Spangler was reelected president of the Decatur Business and Professional Women’s club during a dinner meeting at the Fairway restaurant Wednesday evening. Other officers for the 19’.>a-5€ club are Aldine Frauhiger, first vice-piesdient; Irene Hicks, second vice-piesident; Frances Koors, corresponding secretary; Marlene Laurent, recording secretary, and Mary Howard, treasurer. The officers will be installed at the May meeting, wrtch will be on the birthday _ celebration of the UiMl* „ a yd wjjl also feature the an* nual Mothers’may party. Two new members, Miss MarsbaHluddick and Miss Dorothy Schriepf, will be initiated in May. A donation of $lO to the Adams county society for Crippled Children was approved by ,the membership. The program for the evening featured a talk by Senator Von Eichhorn, of Adams, Wells and Blackford counties. He described significant trends in state and national government and pointed out that efich person does a great service to his fellow residents by taking an interest in the government. ROSARY SOCIETY TO MEET MONDAY The Very Rev. Fsgr J. J. Seimetz- will additss members of the Rosary Society at their meeting Monday at the< Knights of Columbus hall. His talk will follow the business session, which begins at 7:30 p. m. An explanation of the symbols which adorn the interior of the trew Catholic church' WiHbe presented to Msgr. Seimety at the meeting. Mrs. Ruth Keller wiM be chairman of the social hour, which will follow, the program.

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EVER READY CLASS MEETS AT CHURCH The Ever Ready Sunday school class of the Methodist church met in church lounge for their April meeting. Mrs. Gale Baughman presided over the business meeting, opening with prayer. Mrs. Baughman introduced Mrs. Dalton Passwater as devotional and program leader. She used as her theme “The Resurrection." Mrs. Sephus Jackson sang two solos. Miss Linda Jackson played a piano selection. Mrs. Virgil Sexton presented two readings and Mrs. Lee Vance had charge of a Bible contest, with Mrs. Jesse Niblick winning the prize. All those who participated in the program were ' presented with a gift. Refreshments were served from a beautifully decorated tea table. Bouquets of spring flowers decorated the lounge and table. Hostesses included Mrs. Giles Porter, Mrs. Fred Haneher, nad Mrs. Lee Vance. PRESBYTERIAN MARTHA CIRCLE HOLDS MEETING The Martha circle of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. J. F, Sanmann. In the absence of the leader, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Ed Ehinger opened the meeting. Prayer was offered by Mrs. S. D. Beavers. Devotions were given by Mrs. Lowell Harper with a round table study and discussion of the sth and 6th chapters of Hebrews. The study of Pakistan was given by Mrs. Lois Black. Seventeen members and two guests were present. Assisting hostesses were Mi;s. Fred Smith and Mrs. Sim Burke. WOMEN’S GUILD IN RECENT MEETING The Women’s guild of the Zion E. and R. church met recently in the church basement with Mrs. Forrest Owens, service chairman, in charge of the progiam. She used as her topic “Man and God in the City." The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. James Borders. The regional meeting of the Women's guild will be held Thursday, April 21, at Andrews. Reservations should be made immediately for those wishing to attend by contacting Mis. Borders for reservations. Next month will be the mother and daughter banquet. The Girls guild and their counselors will have charge of the program for the evening. Hostesses for the evening were: Mrs. George Thomas, Mrs. Agnes Yager, Miss Kathryn Yager, Mrs. Cal Yost, Mrs. Albert Aeschliman, and Mrs. Robert Aesehliman- , LLOYD O. ALLEN IS SPEAKER TO SOCIETY ' "S Lloyd b "Alien, executive secretary of the Lutheran social services, Inc. of Fort Wayne, whs the guest speaker at the Zion Lutheran Missionary society Wednesday afternoon in the parish hall. The meeting opened with" a ressert, after which Mrs. D. H. Callow read devotions. Mirs. Walter Bauler, program chairman, introduced the speaker. Allen touched on the different phases of his work, with displaced persons, intake work for the Lutheran convalescent home, counseling work with parents and children, and placing children in boarding or adoptive homes. The Lutheran social services is a member agency of the Fort Wayne and Allen county community chest and united fund. Mis Herman Krueekeberg conducted the business meeting at which it was voted to give a contribution to the Crippled Children fund. Mrs. Sauer reported that the project committee had distributed napkins to the county home, hospital, and the Berne nursing home Mrs. Paul Conrad reported Round Dancing, Sunday, 8:45, Tables, Sunset. 1

the visiting committee made 39 calls this year. Mrs. Louis Jacobs, chairman of the fall festival committee. announced that the date selected is December 1. Committee chairmen have been appointed and the early details will be mailed to each lady of Zion soon. For closing, the group recited the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Hostesses fbr the meeting were: Mrs. Paul Conrad, Mrs. Clarence Dersch, Mrs. Ray Leltz, and MrsWillson Reitz. Mrs. Norman Buettner was a guest. METHODIST WSCS MEETS THURSDAY Mrs. Hkrry Dailey opened the meeting of the Methodist W.S.C.S. with an organ solo "Chimes Prelude.”. The meeting was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Methodist church chapel. Mrs. Amos Yoder presented the program- She discussed the united work of the Protestant women. Mrs. Ralph Smith was in charge of the pledge service. It was in the form of a panel discussion. Mrs. Smith was assisted ’by Mrs. Lloyd Cowens, Mrs. Paul Edwards, Mrs. •Lowell Smith, and Mrs. Alva Lawson. During the business meeting, reports were given on the conference held in Marion and the district W. S. C- S. meeting was announced for April 21, at the Simpson church at Fort Wayne. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Lloyd Ahr, Mrs. John Nelson. Mrs. L. I). Bracey, Sr., Mrs. Homer Low-

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er, Mrs. John T. Myers, Mrs- N. A. Bixler, Mrs. John Tyndall, and Mips Lauora Stanley. GIVES CERTIFICATES • OF APPRECIATION Dr. Russell L. Hiatt, hospital manager of the Vetreans administration hospital presented certificates of appreciation to the volunteer workers of the American Ix*gion auxiliary, American Red Cross, American association of University Women, American War Mothers, Disabled American Veteran auxiliary. Mothers of marines, the National Catholic com munity service, the Navy club and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs. T. C. Smith, Mrs. Herman Dierkes, Mrs Elmer Darwachter and Mrs. Frances Monahan of the American Legion auxiliary unit 43 of Decatur were honored and received Certificates for their 18 months of service at the Veterans administration hospital of Fort Wayne. EAGLES AUXILIARY ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The Eagles auxiliary met recently with' the following officers elected tor the coming year: president. Miss Ora Lou Teeple; vicepresident, Mrs. Ethel Teeple; chaplain. Mrs. George Myers; secretary, Mrs. Wesley Morris; treasurer, Mrs. Raymond Bodie; inside guard, Bessie Pomerenke; outside guard, Charlotte Stevens; and trustees, Mrs. Mary Lough, Mrs. Ray Kramer, an-SSMrs. Ada Weldy. The district meetinjTfour will be

held at Wabash April 23, and any member wishing to attend is asked to call Mrs. John Morgan of Mrs. Riche rd Baker. A donation of >5 was given to the Crippled Children's society. The next meeting will be formal Initiation April 26, at the Eagles hall. Additional Society on Page Four ACCIDENTAL (Continued from Page One) that a Nike missile would disintegrate Into tiny pieces and thus be no more dangerous to civilians than ordinary anti-aircraft fire. It is not certain, however, that the missile’s anti-bomber warhead exploded. The army hinted that the explosion that occurred may have been a safety charge detonated by remote control in order to stop the missile s flight after it got out of hand.

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