Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 106, Decatur, Adams County, 5 May 1955 — Page 3

THURSDAY,,MAY 5, 1955

i What could be more festive for Mother’s Day gifting than these lovely handkerchiefs ... in colorful printed designs, or beautifully laced. Give her several. I ayy\ PRINTS! d/j LACE TRIM ! fej 25Cto $ l’°° Gift wrapped! a? G,ft SWJS Wrapped ! wW wwMrl/ •-- - - ife-; S WMr/ . Smart handbags — roomy as Mom could wish —in fashion’s trim new shapes AA AC and the breeze-light materials of summer. Pius Tax See Our Summer Straw Bags $3.00 See Our Washable Nylon Woven Bagss3.oo Niblick & Co. “Over 100 Years A Quality Store”

Mothers Day ■ . next Sunday * F° r s that will really gladden and be appreciated as well—remember “Mom” with something she can zAjC. wear. /7 O ur Store is filled with timely suggestions and we’ll l»e Riad to help you in your choosing. /yjjSyMk The Ideal Gift — A Cool, Comfortable SUMMER DRESS f*Jvl ' J* lß * rece * ve d in time for Mother’s Dayl Fresh AF ’/ \\ shipment of Vickey Vaughn and Toni Todd I— tfv __l /•'( H Dresses in summer sheers and sun-backs. They a J fl U are Terrific. Don’t miss them. Also other ||D famous makes. ” —or if you prefer, a wide selection of $ a qa House Dresses, complete size range i’-f® up "■ate. Other Timely Suggestions • PURSES 1.98 up • GOWNS & PAJAMAS 2.98 up • SCARFS 98c up • CUSTOM JEWELRY 1.00 • HOSE 1.35 up • RUGS 2.29 • HANDKERCHIEFS j 29c up • BATH SETS 298 • GLOVES - 1.00 up • PILLOW 7 CASES 69c • SLIPS 1.79 up • TABLE CLOTHS z__ 2.98 up • BLOUSES 2.98 up • LUNCHEON SETS 2.98 up • NYLON PANTIES 98c up • LACE CLOTHS3.SO up • DUSTERS 3.98 up • SHOWER SETS 3.95 up • STOLES 2.98 up • FANCY PILLOWS 1.98 • SHRUGS 2.98 up • BED SPREADS 4.95 up • APRONS 69c up • RUBBER FATIGUE MATS 2.29 I"* . ■ • Ehinger & Kortenber The Boston Store

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ACHIEVEMENT DAY SCHEDULED JUNE 4 Ab national home demonstration week progresses, Adams county women continue to make plans tor their annual achievement day which is scheduled for June 4 at the Decatur high school gymnasium. Each of the 21 home demonstration elubs throughout the county will display a different exhibit on lessons which they have studied during the past year. The exhibits will be judged by Mrs. Gertrude Glasgow, home demonetreution agent in Wells county. A bake sale and bazaar will be featured during the morning of achievement day. Also planned Is a style show to be presented in the afternoon and evening. Tickets for this show may be purchased from any home demonstration club, at the county extension office and at the door. All proceeds of this event will be used to send two leaders and the president from each of the clubs, to the summer conference at Purdue university June 21, 22 and 23. MRS. SHAFFER HONORED ON 90TH ANNIVERSARY „ 'Mrs. Alice Shaffer was honored at a birthday party on her 90th birthday. The party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gaunt Sunday, with a potluck dinner and supper. Mrs. Shaffer received many gifts, flowers, and cards. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly and daughter Barbara, Mr. and Mrs! Harrold Kelly and sons Wendel, Bobby, Ronnie, and Jerry; Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Stevens and children Larry, Beverly, and Kay; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wagner and children Linda, Tony, and Kenny; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelly and daughter Darcine Kay, Mrs. Katherine Bucher, Mrs. Leona Beinz and son Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. David Myers and sons David, Dennis, and Duane; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bucher, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gaunt and children Mary Lou and Roger, Mrs. Wayne Jones. Mrs. Pauline Anderson, Mrs. Joel Baumgardner. Mr. and Mrs.

“Party Nite” EVERY Wed. and Fri. Nite MOOSE

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Arthur Gaunt, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gaunt and daughter Pamala, Bill Gaunt and daughter Linda, Mr. and Mie. Charles Bittner, Mr. and Mirs. Phillip Schleferstein, Joe, Jack and Paul Butler; Eleanor iGauut, Roger Braun, and the honored guest, Mrs. Shaffer, all of Decatur. Out of town guests were: Mr, and Mrs. Ollie Baugg, Mrs. Emma Goldner, and Mrs. Edna Pinkham of Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Ella Beltz, Mr. qnd Mrs. Gerhard Beltz and son Steward of Shawana, Wisconsin, and Walter Beltz of Lafayette. Afternoon callers were Mrs. Fany Hitchcock, Mrs. Flossie Hower, Mrs. C. E. Bell, Mr. and Mrs Rollie Smitty, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ciarlf all of Decatur. Mrs. Emma Stienbauer and Mrs. Franiclle Brown of Convoy, Ohio; and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller of Fort Wayne. OFFICERS ELECTED BY PSI IOTA XI SORORITY Mrs. Jack Heller was hostess last evening to the meeting of the Psi lota Xi sorority. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Ray Lehman, roll was called and the minutes were read, The aorority voted to donate to the Crippled Children’s society. Reports were given on the speech and hearing clinic which will be held this summer. The members of the sorority will donate their services in assisting the instructors for the clinic. Reports were also given on Inspection, pledge, and the new candidates. Election of officers was held and they are as follows: president. Mrs. E. E y Rydell; vice-president, Mrs. Jack Heller; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Enos Osterman; recording secretary, Betty McNerney; treasurer, Mrs. Robert August; assistant treasurer, Carolyn McDougal; press reporter, Karen Striker; conductress, Karen Striker; membership board, Mrs. Doyle Collier, chairman, Alice Roth, and Mrs. Ray Lehman. Guest speaker for the ocassion was O. M. MqGeath, who presented a talk on the Decatur Youth and Community Center. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess,' Mrs. Jack Heller.

GRETCHEN ZINTSMASTER CAPPED AT SOUTH BEND Miss Gretchen Zintsmaster was among the 100 girls capped recently at the Holy Cross church in South Bend. Miss Zintsmaster, a studqpt of the Hply* gross Central school of nursing~is a. 1954 graduate of Decatur Catholic high school. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Zintsmaster and children attended the capping ceremony of their daughter, Sunday, April 24. The meeting of the Welcome Wagon club planned for Monday, May 9, has been postponed. The time will be announced later. The Decatur Camera club will meet in the rooms above-thje Citizens Telephone company Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The Church Mother's study club will entertalh. their mothers Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the ladies lounge of the Methodist church. The Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion auxiliary unit 43 will meet with Mrs. Nick Brailn Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Arthur Burris of 116 Harvester Lane will be hostess to the Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, in a business meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. The Everready class of the Methodist church will meet in the ladies lounge tonight at 7:30 o’clock. Hostesses include Mrs. Paul Edwards, Mrs. Homer Lower, and Mrs. Forrest Elzey. The First Baptist church will have a mother and daughter banquet Friday at the K. of P. home at 6 o’clock. An interesting program on Indians is planned and the film" "The Rivers Still Flow", will be shown. For Mother’s Day and Decoration Day, get your Flowers and Wreaths at Gordon’s Western Auto Store.

Don’t Forget! GRAND • OPENING SATURDAY MAY 7th • Prizes • Entertainment DECATUR » MUSIC HOUSE 136 N. 2nd Street (Formerly Cort Theater)

Society Items for today's publication must be phoned In by 11 a. m.. (Saturday 9:30 a. tn.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 THURSDAY Everready class, ladies lounge of church, 7 p. m. 1 V. F. W. Fathers auxiliary, business and social meeting, post home, 8 p. m. Eagles auxiliary, special meeting, Eagles Hall, 9:30 p.m. •Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S„ church annex, 7:30 p. m. Lincoln P. T. A., school auditorium, 7:30 St. Jude’s study club, Mrs. Francis Miller, 8 p. m. St. Anne’s study club, Mrs. Anselm Hackman, 7:30 p. m. St. Joseph study club, Mrs. John Moore, 8:15 p.m. Girl Scout association meeting, Legion home, 8 p. m. • Girl Scout Leaders club, Legion Tiome, 7:80 p. m. Ladies aid society of Trinity E. U. 8., church, 7 p. m. Bobo Willing Workers class of TJ. B. church, Bobo school, potluck supper, 6:30 p. m. Bethany E. U. B. church, mother and daughter banquet, church, 6:30 p. m. . Friday Council of church women, May fellowship day service, Trinity

SHOP and SAVE at BLACKWELL’S Mother’s Day Next Sunday SUCH WONDERFUL GIFTS FOR MOM AT SUCH LITTLE PRICES AT BLACKWELL’S H Happy Aprons ... — to brighten Mom’s kitchen hour* . . . add a festive touch to family dinners . . . prettily protect her hostess costumes. Welcome gifts on Mother’s Day or any dayl ’ Organdy - Chintz SI.OO $1.49 $1.98 ■ - »V Dainty nk Handkerchiefs .... Gifts every Mom Xvvy> appreciates . ▼ 25c 35c 49c 50c Boxed Hankiess9c - SI.OO _ ® mar * Handbags . . . M Smart handbags - roomy •Jb\ as Mom could wish - in 'Jf! fa.hion’s trim new shapes and the breeze-light maI jfeHn terials of summer. White Plastic 4 *- P $1.98 $2.98 Beaded Bagss3.9B Straw Bagss2.9B All Plus 10% Tax Get 'Mom Ready ~ for A Rainy Day with a Pretty and Practical Umbrella X kS\3s Large Selection in All Colors *2-98 $3.98 X ' ■ 1 t' < v.• .■ : ' Summer Jewelry Vetir b y coro Whites and Colored Necklaces - Earrings J Pins and Ropes ’l-00 and *2-00 Plus Tax | FREE GIFT WRAPPING | BUCKUELL’S DEPARTMENT STORE OPEN WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS ’till 9:00 P. M. ““

E. U. B. church, 7:30 p. m. Heidelberg class of Zion E. and R. church, skating party, Happy Hour skating rink, 7:30 p. m. SATURDAY Story book hour, public library, 4 p. m. Cookie sale, sponsored by Ruth and Naomi circle of Zion E. and R. church, city hall, 9 a. m. Pleasant Mills alum! banquet, Pleasant Mills high school, 7:30 p. m. Methodist junior church, picnic, Hanna-Nuttman park, members meet at church at 12 noon. MONDAY Welcome Wagon club meeting postponed until later date. Past President Parley of American Lesion auxiliary, Mrs. Nick Braun, 8 p. m. Decatur Camera club, rooms rooms above Citizens Telephone company, 8 p.m. TUESDAY American Legion auxiliary unit 43, business meeting and nomination of officers. Legion home, 8 p. m. Happy Homemakers home demonstration, Mrs. Clarence Mitchel, 7:30 p.m. Delta Theta Tau, business, meeting, Elks home, 8 p. tn. Church pother* study club, ladies lounge of the Methodist church, 8 p. m. Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, business meeting, Mrs. Arthur Burris, M 6 Harvester Lane, 8 p. m. Bake Sale, Saturday, City Hall, 9 o’clock, sponsored by Ruth and Naomi Circle. Reformed Church. 106t2

EQUITY’S FEATURE OF THE MONTH FRESH STRAWBERRY les Cream 25c Pt . 79c el BEVERAGES Vess-Cola — Strawberry — Orange — Root Beer Bubble Up — Ginger Ale —4% Mixer QUART « Plus BOTTLE 13C Deposit PICNIC TIME IS HERE! We Have A Large Selection of ... COLD CUTS — CHEESES — COOKIES POTATO CHIPS—MUSTARD—CATSUP PICKLES—OLIVES—BREAD—BUNS EQUify DAIRY STORE Frank Lybarger, Mgr. t Decatur, Ind. ... * ■ ‘ SHOP and SAVE at BLACKWELL'S For Mother or For You! staled bu \ to ” cc4 / IbHw\\ TRcKau //« y\\ L | ••'I/ QMy \ . • / idr f I * s/ by vJ [ \GOOd Housekeeping/ ) - | I $5.98 crisp black cotton ’ ...brightly printed with hats and flowers A saucy scalloped neckline makes a pretty sundress ...and a top fashion one in this year’s black background for a colorful conversation print. Fabric’s nice, t 00... Sanforized* cotton with Penna-Drape finish for constant crispness. Sizes 12-20; 12’A-22’A. •wsxwwrm ibrinkatt Uu tbaa 17. Other Lovely Cottons In Sunbacks and Regular Styles By: — CLAIR TIFFANY VICKI VAUGHN TONI TODD and Others 55.98 to sl2-95 JUNIORS—MIBSES—HALF and EXTRA SIZES A SPECIAL GROUP OF ad SUMMER COTTONS 3**® All Lovely Woven Fabric* in Fresh Summer Styles. Junior* - Misses- Half-Size*. HOUSE DRESSES $2.98 - $3.98 ‘ IILIIk Hill'S DEPARTMENT STORE OPEN WED. & SAT. NIGHTS ’till 9:00

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