Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1955 — Page 3

Wednesday, aprtl 27, 1955

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MIBB MARILYN GABE WEDS NpRMAN SPIETH Miss Marilyn Catherine Gase, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gase of Decatur, was recently mar* ried to Norman Spieth. son of Mr. and Mrs. «. K. Spieth of Monroeville. The double-ring ceremony took place In the rectory of the St. Mary’s Catholic church, with the Very Rev. Msgr. J. J. Seimetz officiating. For the wedding the bride chose a light pink suit with navy and white accessories and carried a white orchid. See wore a pearl necklace and earrings, a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Norma Heimann of Decatur (Was the bride’s only attendant. Wayne Glrardot of Monroe-

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Ville served as best man. A reception was held at the bridegroom's' home following the ceremony, with approximately 40 guests attending. The bride tea graduate of Decatur Catholic high school and is presently employed in the office of the H. P. Schmitt Packing company. The bridegroom attended Monroeville high school and is now seivihg with the U. 3. navy at Norfolk, Virginia. LEGION AUXILIARY BACKS CHILD WELFARE RESEARCH Research into the baffling problems confronting America In regard to its children will be speeded by a contribution being made this year by the American Legion auxiliary to the new child welfare foundation of the American Legion, according to Mrs. James Baker, child welfare chairman of Adams ,43 unit of the auxiliary. The foundation has been created to encourage scientific study of child welfare problems which have resulted from changing conditions of American life and the vast increase in the number of America’s children., M'r4 Buhler Various research and study projects will be given financial support by the foundation. The local auxiliary unit 43 will

join the 14000 other auxiliary units ■throughout the country in making a Contribution to the foundation. A total of $50,000 is expected to be raised as a special national project for 1953. W. 8. C. S. EVENING CIRCLE “IN RECENT MEETING The W. S. C. S. evening circle one of the Methodist church met in the church parlor Monday evening. During the business meeting Mrs. Carl Gerber announced the appointment of Mrs. William Brown as chairman of the circle for the coming year. Mrs. Virgil Sexton presented the lesson “Eternal Life." Hostesses. Mrs. Richard Parrish, Mrs. C. I. Finlaysop, and Mrs. John Berry, served refreshments to the members and guest, Mrs. Lloyd Cowens, general chairman of the W. S. C. S. The last meeting of the.circle will be held May 20, with a box social for the members and their guests. 1 -—> PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO SPONSOR SMORGASBORD The First Presbyterian church will have a smorgasbord Saturday in the church' parlor and the downstairs dining room. ’Prices for adults are slj2s and for children under 12, 50 cents. Mrs. Max R. Spencer is the general chairman. She will be assisted by Mrs. J. F. Samnann, Mrs. Otto Beehler, Mrs. George Bair, and Mrs. John DeVoss.. The decorating committee includes; Mrs. Robert Gay, Mrs. Madge Hite, Mrs. William P. Bchroek, and Mrs. Lawrence Green. Floor chairman for upstairs is Mrs. J. F Sanmann. Downstairs is Mrs. George Bair. Tickets will be available from the Presbyterian ladies and at the door. Smorgasbord tables will be placed in the church parlors and the ownstairs dining room, thereby allowing faster service.

LOYAL DAUGHTERS IN RECENT MEETING The Loyal Daughters class of Bethany E. U. B. church met recently with Mrs. Earl Fuhrman. Mrs. Mary Lynch was assistant hostess. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Lynch. Mrs. Ora Newhard received the attendance gift. Moving pictures were shown, taken while on trip the Fuhrmans had made to Florida and Canada. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostesses. The juniors of the American Legion auxiliary and their mothers will have a carry-in dinner at 6 o’clock Monday evening at the Legion home. The American Legiotf auxiliad held their social night recently with 20 members present. Prizes in bridge were won by Mrs. Hernan GilHg and Mrs. Joe Kitson. rizes in pinochle won by Mrs. Mary Selking, Mrs. Herman Dier:es. and Bessie Lautzenheiser. <Re'reshments were served by Mrs. 'rank Crist. Mrs. Ralph Roop, and >lra. Harry Stultz. Circle four of the Methodist »V. S. C. S. will meet with Mrs. larold Owens Thursday afternoon it 2 o’clock. The Faithful Workers class of the Union Chapel church will have i class party Thursday evening it 8 o'clock in the church basement. The Work and Win class of the Trinity E. U. B. church will meet ’riday evening at 7:30 o’clock. S i errtrm"nf-crrttr’cr l ?'”w7?ih'gTiera'T6r' -he coming year. Eta Tau Sigma sorority will neet Monday evening at 8 o’clock vith Mr?. Louis Smitiey;-- ; The Dorcas circle of the First Methodist church will meet with Irs. Frank Crist Thursday after•toon at 2 o’clock - . The story-book hour will be held t the public library Saturday afeincon at 4 o’clock. The Ruralistic study club will meet at the home of Mrs. Lawrence JfLCkmeyer at 8 o’clock. The Happy Homemakers home demonstration club meeting will be postponed from May. 3, to May

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Society Iteme for today** publication must be phoned Ifj by 11 a. yn,. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 WEDNESDAY The Academy of Friendship will not meet Wednesday. Red Men lodge regular meeting postponed until Thursday. Friendship circle of tf»e Zion E. and R. church, Mrs, William Tutewiler, 7:30 p. m. Psi lota Xi, inspection and dinner, Zion Lutheran parish hail, 6:30 p. m. officers at 5 p. m. at home of Mrs. Jack Heller. Bethany circle of Zion E. and R. church, Mrs. Calvin Yost, 8 p. na. THURSDAY Faithful Workers class of Union Chapel church, class party, church basement, 8 p. m. DOrcas circle of Methodist church. Mrs. Frank Crist, 2 p. m. Ruralistic study blub, Mrs. Lawrence Beckmeyer, 8 p. m. GE choir practice, high school music room, 7 p. m. W «<. Great Books discussion group, public library, 8 p.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist W.S. C.S., at the church, 1:30 p.m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 8 p. m., officers at 7:30 p. m. D. Y. B. class of the Trinity E. U. B. church, class meeting, church basement, 7:30 p. m. So-Cha-Rea, Mrs. Tony Metrier, 7:30 p. m. Our Lady of Victory study club, Miss Rose Steigmeyer, 7:30 p. m. Women’s association of Presbyterian church, at the church, luncheon, 1 p. m. St. Ambrose study club, Mrs. Leonard Schwaller, 7:30 p. m. Monroe W. C. T. U„ Monroe Methodist church annex, 1:16 p. m. Order of the Eastern Star, stated meeting, 7:30 p. tn. D. A. V. auxiliary, social night, at the hall, 7:30 p. m. Emblem club, potluck supper, installation practice, Elks home, 6 p. m. 6 ' Beta Sigma Phi, founders day banquet. Legion home, 6:30 p. m. Circle one of First Methodist ladies lounge, 2 p. m. Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, 1 p. m. Circle two of the Methodist church, Mrs. Burdette p.m. Circle four of the Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Harold Owens, route one, 2 p. m. FRIDAY A‘ Work and Win class of Trinity E. U. B ; chui’ch, election of officers, 7:30 p. m. Preble home economics club, 7:30 p.m., notice change in date. Bobo community organization, carry-in basket supper, Bobo school, 6:30 p. m. Kirkland" Township Farm Bureau, potluck supper, Farm Bureau hall in Monroe, 6:30 p. m. SATURDAY Story-book hour, public library, 4 p. m. Bake sale, sponsored by Friedheim Ladies Aid, city hall, 8:30 a. m. MONDAY Juniors pf American Legion auxiliary and mothers, carry-in dinner, Legion home, 6 p.m. Girl Scout troop four, visit Coco Trbm'S'high school at 12:45 p. m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Mrs. Louis Smitley, 8 p. m. TUESDAY Happy Homemakers home demonstration club meeting postponed until May 10. Washington — John N. Garner was the first vice president to leave the U.S. when the President was away. When Garner left in 1936 Cordell Hull acted as president until Roosevelt returned. 10, with Mrs. Clarence Mitchel as hostess. Bertha Landis will give the lesson on “House and Garden." The meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock. The GE choir will practice Thursday evening at 7 o'clock In the high school music room.

L. R. Willey, superintendent of the Bluffton public schools* suffered' a heart attack Friday, and was rushed to the Wells county hospital where he has been under an oxygen tent. His condition is considered serious. Mrs. Herman Aschliman of Decatur, route four, underwent a major operation at Wells county hospital Tuesday Mrs. Curtis Myers and daughter, Delilah of Middle Point. Ohio, visited over the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Ida Patesei of near Decatur. Mrs. Dwight L. Purdy, of Midland, Mich., is visiting with friends in Decatur ttad Rockford, O. Mrs. Purdy is orghnist of the new Gordonville Methodist ehurch of Midland, where first services were held in the new sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Mrs. Marguerite VonGunten, deputy Adams* county auditor who has been ill at her home in Berne the last week, is reported to be improved. She will be absent from her work for several days yet. Decatur friends have received word that Mrs. George Flanders, well known Decatur woman, who |j (visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lawrence at Peru, is recovering from a arm. Mrs. Flanders fell at her home here several weeks ago and sustained the arm Injury. After leaving Adams county memorial hospital, the Decatur woman went to Peru for a visit with her daughter. Mrs. Minnie Teeple spent the week-end in Bluffton visiting with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Max Teeple, also Miss Carolyn Teeple of Hammond, who was spending the week-end with, her parents. She also visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Teeple and daughter Karen of Bluffton. David Baker of 539 N. Tenth street is confined to his home with rheumatic fever. He would appreciate cards from his friends. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burkhart of Decatur are the parents of a baby boy born Tuesday’ at 9:20 p. m., weighing six pounds and 12 ounces. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeKoninck of Hoagland Tuesday at 8:35 p. m., weighing seven pounds and four ounces. IWjOSRITAL Admitted Mrs. Solomon Lord, Decatur; Charles C. Bali, Monroeville; Ralph MoCuddy, Decatur; Alan Girod, Decatur; Harry Myer, Decatur; Mrs. Herbert Decatur; Tonnie 3ue*Bultemeier, Decatur; Mrs. Mary Colter, Decatur. Dismissed 'Mrs. Carl Macy, Berne; Mrs. Dale McCune, Geneva.

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District Library - ■ . Meeting On May 4 Bluffton Host To District Meeting The district two meeting of Indiana librarians and library trustees will be held in Bluffton Wednesday, May 4, it was announced today. The theme for all district meetings this year is "Reaching Readers." Miss Clara Sturgis,: Bluffton public librarian and her committees, have arranged an interesting program. The morning session will open at 9 o'clock with an informal meeting for all in attendance to get agtiuainted. At 10:30 a.m., small gnoup meetings will be called to order. This series of meetings includes one for trustees with Carl E. Luginbill, Berne, as the leader; a group for librarians headed by Miss Bertha Heller, Decatur, and a third meeting for staff members with Mrs. Justin Stalcup, of Kendallville, as leader. A half hour from 11:30 a.m. until noon, will be devoted to the inspection of several exhibits and luncheon will be served at the Bluffton Methodist church. The afternoon session will start at 1:45 o’clock and Allan McMahan of Lehman's book store, Fort Wayne, past president of American Booksellers association and a present director of that group, will speak on “Reaching Readers.” This session will be held in the Methodist church parlors. Those planning to attend from Decatur include Miss feller; Miss Etta Mallonee, assistant librarian, and Dr. and Mrs. N. A. Bixler. Dr. Bixler is president of the local board of trustees. The Decatur library will be closed all day May 4 for the meeting. Cleveland — A dry cell has been developed to work efficiently in temperatures recorded as low as 20 below zero.

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We had a tea party, for our mothers. Shery Price played several songs on her accordion. Mrs. Mftutler and Mrs. Hain served the refreshments. We made receipt books,' and gave them to our mothers at our tea party. Scribe, Shery Price Brownie troop H met Monday after school. The meeting opened by collecting our dues. We practiced our fly-up ceremony. We then sang songs. '. , Scribe, Mary Schurger

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