Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1955 — Page 3

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MOTHER ANO DAUGHTER < BANQUET HELD RECENTLY The Women’s Guild of the Zion E. and R. church had their mother and daughter banquet recently ■with present. After the dinner the Girls Guild presented the progrom with Naomi Kirchhofer as mistress of ceremonies. She Introduced Karen, Robinson, who eaqg two selections. She was accompanied by Ronnie Robinson. The Girls Guild presented a pantomine with Barbara Heller .as narrator. They then presented their mothers with hand-made gifts. Plants were presented to the oldest mother present, Mrs. French Quinn; youngest mother, Mrs. Eugene Vetter; and mother with the most daughters, Mrs. Rufus Kirchhofer. The committee in charge of the potluck dinner included: Mrs. A. R. Ashbaucher, Mrs. Ed Ashbaucher, Mrs. Tom Adler, Mrs. Carl Adler, Mrs. Victor Amacher, Mrs. Floyd Andrews, Mrs. Rex Andrews, and Mrs. Harold Baumgartner. MONROE METHODIST WBCS IN MEETING The Monroe Methodist W.S.C.S. met Thursday evening in the church annex with Mrs. Russel Mitchel opening the program with a piano prelude. Mrs. Loren Burkhead, Jr., presided at the meeting and Mrs. Dave Snyder gave the devotions. Mrs. Harry Crownover presided over the business session and plans were made to send a young person from the church to the Missionary camp, “Yo-Pf-Ml-Ca," in June. Mrs. Paul Lobsiger and Mrs. Elmo Stuckey sang a Vocal duet Several new members were welcomed as a result of a "Treasure Hunt," which the members have been conducting during the past months. Mr. and Mrs. John Gage showed pictures and talked on

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their recent trip to Europe and the Holy Land. Highlights of the evening were scenes from the Queen Mary, Susana Wesley's grave, and many others. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the following hostesses: Loretta Mat-, tax, Daisy Bahner, Stella Burk, head, Beulah Engle, Elisa Hahnert, Alta Lalsure, Lillie Mitchel, Josie Seilo, anji Flo Brandt. GECODE CLUB HOLDS RECENT PARTY AT K. OF P. "Mother” was the thfme of the (Decode club party held’recently at the K. of P. home. The tables were beautifully decorated with small potted plants which were given to mothers and. guests and the centerpieces of flowers were given as door prizes. A quartet from Pleasant Mills high school entertained with several selections in keeping with Mother’s day. Piano selections were presented throughout the dinner by Miss Jane Rentz. Co-chairmen for the combined party werb Okaleah Stetler and Ruth August, assisted by Jane Burkhart, Lucile Foor, Gloria Geisler, Zula Holloway, Fern Huber, Rose Miller, Phyllis Myers, Marquerite Rasji, Marcile Trisel, lola Hamrick, Ethel Schlickman, and Anita Sovine. OFFICERS ELECTED BY WALTHER LEAGUE The St. Paul’s Walther League met recently. The meeting was opened with a hymn. A discussion was then held on chapter two of James. During the business meeting the new officers were elected. Officers are as follows; president, Eugene Weber; vice-presi, dent, Carl Becker; secretary, Gladys Ewell; treasurer, Delores Gallmeyer; and sports manager, Willis Bulmahn. Norb Selklng was nominated delegate to the convention at French Lick and Will Bulmahn was nominated alternate. It was announced that the Walther League convention will be held May 28 and 29, at French Lick. WESLEY CLASS HOLDS MEETING AT CHURCH The Wesley class of the Methodist church met recently in the recreation room of the church for their monthly class meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs. Orval Baughman. Mrs. Lloyd Ahr, president, presided over the business meeiJug. * A w SociaLhour follnwad and refreshments were served by the committee including Mr. and Mrs. Orval Baughman, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Bumgardner, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Feasel, Mr. and Mrs. Robert

s JI ■'l Mrs. Kent D. Koons —Photo by Anspaugh

Jean n Kirchhofer Is Wed Saturday To Kent D. Koons The Zion Evangelical and Reformed church was the scene of the wedding of Miss Jean A. Kirchhofer to Kent D. Koons, Saturday at 7:30 o’clock. Miss Kirchhofer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Kirchhofer of route two, Decatur, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Koons. The ReV. William C. Feller performed the double-ring ceremony. Bouquets of white roses adorned the altar dnd floor lampers of yellow gladioli and white roses. The aisle was white carpeted and the pews were marked with white candles, green huckleberry foliage, and tied with white satin bows. Mrs. Harold Murphy was the organist and Dick Reidenbach presented the vocal selections “Oh Promise Me,” and “Through the Years.” He sang "The Lord’s Prayer,” while the couple knelt at the altar. The bride wore a gown of rosepoint lace and nylon tulle over crystal white taffeta. The scalloped portarit neckline of lace, sprinkled with iridescent sequins and eed pearls. . 'Bo*,,..detailed by short sleeves and long tulle mitts. A pleated taffeta cumerbund cinched the waist and a many layered skirt of tulle and lace was floor length. A crown of lace and sequin flowers held her finger-tip veil of imported French illusion. She carried a bouquet of white roses tied with white satin ribbons to give a cascade effect. Miss Naomi Kirchhofer, sister of the bride, attended as maid of honor. Lynne Koons, sister of the bridegroom, was the bridesmaid.

Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewton, and Mrs. Ray Walters. MISSIONARY MEETING IS HELD AT CHURCH Missionary songs led by the Rev. C. E. Lykins, opened the missionary meeting held at the Church of the Nazanene recently. Charles Whiteman was in charge of the devotions. Mrs. Don Miller gave a reading from “The Other Sheep,*” followed by a skit stressing the importance of this missionary. Paul Andrews sang a solo. The regular business included election of officers for the coming year. Mrs. Lykins gave the lesson study and the meeting was closed with prayer. —+ — The Monroe Better Homes demonstration club will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. George Crammer. Co-hos-tess will be Mrs. Forest Ray and Mrs. . Eliza Hahnert will have charge of the lesson on “Making Purses.” The Xi Alpha Xi exemplar chapter will meet with Mrs. Vernon Custer Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. The Emblem club will have a mother’s day party Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at the Elks home. The Adams county information council will be held at the Adams Central school Thursday evening, May 12, at 7 o’clock. All schools in the county are invited to attend and are urged to send the officers and chairmen. The Evangeline Circle of the Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. at the fcome of Mrs. LaVern Roth. The Queen of Peace study club will meet Thursday evening at 8 o’clock with Mrs. Oscar Scheiner. W. S. W. S. unit one of the Bethany E. U. B. church will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Vernon Custer. Mrs. Gerald Cole will have charge of the program.

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The attendants were gowned In nylon tulle and crystallette of Nile green. The strapless bodice of tulle and crystallette was covered with a brief jacket of crystallette. The bouffant tune skirts were waltz length. A band of Nile green horse hair braid and leaves completed their ensembles. They carried bouquets of yellow roses tied with yellow satin ribbons arranged in a cascade, simiiiar to that of the bride. ■ ' ■ ' - The bride’s mother ryore a brown dress trimmed with white, brown accessories, and a white rose corsage. Mother of the bridegroom chose a steel blue dress with navy blue and pink accessories and a corsage of pink roses. • Alan Cole, attended the bridegroom as best maq and Luther Schrock, Jack Lawson, David Owens, and Hhgh Ehrman were ushers. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church parlors with 200 guests present. The table was covered with a four tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom, and bouquets of yellow roses. Servers Included the Misses Harriet Gerbeiv Nancy Virgefee Belklng, Marilyn Kiefer, and Allee Fuelling. KoojML®hos« a charcoal Ajv suit with yellow accessories for her going away apparel. The bride is a graduate of Monmouth high school and is employed at Lincoln Life Insurance company in Fort Wayne. The bridegroom is a graduate of Decatur high school, attended Purdue extension in Fort Wayne, and is now attending GE apprentice school in Fort Wayne. After May 14, the couple will reside at 618 West Creighton street in Fort Wayne.

The Mother and daughter banquet of Union Chapel church will be held Thursday evening with a carry-in supper iat 6:30 o’clock. Members are asked to bring their own table service and all the ladies of the church are invited. Miss Ethel Smith, returned missionary from Ind ia L will lx* th a gnftßt er. • The Queen of the Rosary study club will meet with Mrs. Thomas Miller Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. The members of the Holy Family study club will meet Thursday evening at 8:30 o’clock with Mrs. Don Hess. t Virginia Laurent will be hostess to So-Cba-Rea Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The Young Adult class of the Bethany E. U. B. church will meet at the church Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The Dorcas class of the Bethany E. U. B. church will meet in the church parlor Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. Bill Lengerich will be hostess to the St. Catherine study club Tuesday evening at So’clock. Two Calls Answered By Fire Department Two fires were extinguished by the city fire department over the week-end. Sunday about noon, a fire was reported at Frickle’s tavern on Second street. It is believed the fire started from a trash fire in the rear of the building. The fire started on the roof of the rear room and was confined to this part of the building by the firemen. No estimate of the damage was available. * Early Monday morning a small fire wa's reported at 709 Nosth Fifth street in a garage. The fire was put out before any extensive damage was done Demoorat Want Ada Bring Results

Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. tn. (Saturday 9:30 a. tn.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 MONDAY Pythian Sisters, K. ot P. home, 7:30 p. m. Flo Kan Sunshine Giris, K. of P. home, 9:16 p. m. ladies Fireman’s auxiliary, Mrs. Vernon Hill, 8 p. m. Welcome Wagon chib meeting postponed until later date. Past President Parley of American Legion auxiliary, Mrs. Nick Braun, 8 p. m. Decatur Camera club, rooms rooms above Citizens Telephone company, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Monroe Better Homes demonstration club, Mrs. George Cramer, 7:so p. m. , Xi Alpha Xi exemplar chapter, Mrs. Vernon Custer, Winchester street, 8 p. m. . porcas class of Bethany E. U, B. church, church parlor, 7:30 p. m. St. Catherine study club, Mrs. Bill Lengerich, 8 p. m. Tri Kappa associate chapter, Mrs. Wilbur Petrie, 7:30 p. m. Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows hall, 7:30 p. m. St. Dominic study club, Mrs. Adrian Wemhoff, 8 p. m. Eagles auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. Rose and Decatur Garden clubs, May breakfast, Hanna-Nuttman shelterhouse, 8:80 p.m. The Dutiful Daughters? class of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Walter Butcher, 112 N. Sth St, 7:30 p. m. Mothers and daughter banquet banquet ot Trinity E. U. B. church, potluck supper, 6 p. m. Gals and Pals home demonstration club, Mrs. Richard Hamrick, 1:80 p. m. St Mary’s township Farm Bureau, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Johnson, 7:30 p. m. 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. m. Church Mothers study club, ladies lounge of the Methodist church, 8 p. m. Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, business meeting, Mrs. Arthur Burris, 116 Harvester Lane, 8 p. m. WEDNESDAY Evangeline Circle ot Evangelical and Reformed church, 7:30 p. m., Mrs. LaVern Roth. Fourth district meeting of American Legion auxiliary, Fort Wayne post 82, 10 a.m.

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Zion Lutheran -Missionary society mother-daughter potluck supper, Parish Hall, 6 p.m. Business and Professional Women, 6:30 p. m., Legion home. Lady of Lourdes study club, Mrs. John Lengerich, 8 pm. Ruth circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Ernest High. 8 p.m. Naomi circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Otto Beehler, 8 p.m. THURSDAY D. A..y. auxiliary, business meeting and election of officers, hall. 7 p. m. Order of Eastern Star, potluck supper at 6 p. m., stated meeting following the eupper. Mary circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. William Affolder, 2:30 p.m. Martha circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Lois Black, 2:30 p.m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 8 p.m., officers at 7:30 p.m. Little Flower study club, Mrs. Mary SOrg, 7:30 p. m. Salem Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Austin Merriman, 1:30 p. m. Young Adult class of Bethany

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E. U. B„ church, 7:30 p. m. SoCha-Rea, Virginia Laurertt, 7:30 p. m. Holy Family study club. Mrs. Don Hess, B:3# p. m. • Queen of the Rosary study club, Mfs. Thomas Miller, 8 p. m. Mother and daughter banquet, Union Chapel church, carry-in supper/ 6:30 p. m. W. S. W. S. unit one of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Vernon Custer, 7:30 p. m. ■ . Queen of Peace study club, Mrs. Oscar Scheiner, 8 p. m. Adams county information council, Adams Central school, 7 p. m. Emblem club, mother’s day party/ Elks home. 8 p. m. Train Ties PHILADELPHIA (INS) — Railroad trainmen wear black ties because a Pennsylvania Railroad conductor named Charles Rutledge was assigned to the funeral train of President McKinley in 1901. For the occasion, Rutledge switched from his usual gay ti« to a black one, and the custom caught on.

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