Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 113, Decatur, Adams County, 13 May 1955 — Page 3

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- ■ ■ - , D. C. FI. S. Seniors Honored Thursday With Annual Formal Banquet, Dance “Cross Over the Bridge” was the theme of Thursday night’s banquet,. program and dance when the junior class of Decatur Catholic high school entertained-members of the graduating senior class. The prom, which is an annual affair, took place in thd beautifully decorated auditorium of the school. Deep blue and pink with white

was the central color theme. Focal point of the decoration was the stage which featured a bridge of the deep blue. The bridge was decorated with sprigs of artificial appleblossoms. White picket fencing enclosed the area at each- end of the bridge. Artificial trees of pink and white blossoms completed the stage door. . mannequins representing the boy and girl graduate were placed on the stag£ about to "cross over

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the bridge.” 1 The apple blossom decor was 1 continued throughout the auditors ium, complemented with gold caui delabra and tapers of the deep > blue color. A rock formation was i formed at one corner of the aud- - itorium to decorate the refresh- - ment stand. The evening’s activities began > with a banquet at 6:30 p.m. for I members of the two classes. The • banquet tables, which seated four

to a table, were set up in the auditorium. The table centerpieces carried out the central theme of “Cross Over the Bridge” with small blue bridges on silver place mats. The favors at each place setting were nut-cups featuring stand-up figures of boy or girl graduates. Following the banquet was a program in which the juniors entertained the seniors. Main feature of the program was a take-off of the television program “I’ve Got a Secret.” In this each junior impersonated a senior and the seniors formed panels to determine the “secret” of th? impersonators The p;o|ram also included talks by the senior class president, Tom Titus; the junior class president Jack Zehr, and the Very R ev Msgr. J. J. Seimetz. Group tng was,' •tao featured. “ Serving the dinner were members of the sophomore class including Janice Titus, Peggy uiResale Wilder, Elizabeth Miller, Ronald Ford, Dave Voglewede, Anthony Gillig, Edward Laurent, Dave Heimann, Nancy Mies, Anna Sue Miller, Margie Kohne. Eleanor Wemhoff; R uth Lengerich. Hugh Hoyt, Ronald Miller, Pat Teeple and Steve Litchfield. The dinner -was prepared by mothers of members of th? junior class. For the remainder of the eve ning, guests at the formal affair danced to the music of Spec” Hebble and his orchestra. Parents of the host and guest class members were also invited to attend the dance. The junior-senior prom at De catur Catholic is an annual affair All of the work of preparation was done by members of the junior class under the direction of Sr M. Febronia C.S.A. The theme and decor is kept secret from the seniors until the , night o f the prom. 1

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CHURCH CLASS HOLDS Potluck dinner The Berean class of the First Baptist church held a potluck dinner at Hanna-Nuttman park Thursday evening at 6:30 o’clock. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Stuart Brightwell, games were played, and the door prize was won by Esther Young. r ■ , - A short business meeting followed and those present included Rev. Brightwell, Irene Gephart, Mary Ann Fulton, Ruby Rambo, Alice Lake, Esther Young, Nettie Morris, Adelaide Amick, Nancy Lingerich, Laura Lee, Jerry Luhman, and the guest, Carol Lee. BUSINESS MEETING HELD THURSDAY The Decatur chapter 625 of the Women of the Moose, held a business meeting Thursday evening at the Moose home with Mrs. Robert Judd, senior regent, presiding. The auxiliary, with the Loyal Order of the Moose, will meet at the Moose home, Sunday at 2:30 o’clock, to conduct memorial services. All officers, escorts, and chairmen, are asked to be present Co-workers and friends are invited to attend. The nominating committee will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Judd Tuesday, May 17, at 7 o’clock •Reports to be turned in at the next meeting. May 26, are Mooseheart alumni, publicity, hospital ritual, and library. Mrs. Gerhard Marbaugh will be in charge of the social hour. STATE CONFERENCE OF JUNIOR AUXILIARY The Juniors of the American Legion auiliary unit 43 will attend the state conference at Indianapolis. Saturday. The conference will open at 10 a.m. in the War Memorial building with Mrs. Robert Hoey, department president, NewHaven; and Mrs. Roy E. Owens,

Princeton, as the general chairmen of the event. Special guests will be Mrs. Omar McMahin, department president of Illinois and Mrs. Forrest Wood, department junior activities chairman of Illinois. Another highlight of the conference will be a tea with Governor and Mrs. George Craig and Miss Marjorie Craig at their official residence. Projects of the Junior auxiliary will be on display. showing their activities in Pan-American studies, craft work, histories, and charitable endeavors. Those planning to attend from the Decatnr Junior auxiliary are: Miss Marilyn Braun, president; Miss Judy Byer, vice-president; and Miss Angela Andrews, chaplain. Mrs. Ed Bauer, unit'activity chairman; and Mrs. T. C. Smith of the senior auxiliary, will accompany the Juniors. SORORITY .CHAPTERS ENTERTAIN MOTHERS Epsilon Sigma chapter and XI Alpha lota exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi entertained their mothers and guests at the Elks home Wednesday. A buffet supper was enjoyed by everyone. Nicely arranged flowers were placed throughout the rooms and at each table were potted plants which were presented to the honored guests. After the buffet supper, Mrs. Vernon Krugh read a poem "My Mother.” Later in the evening games were enjoyed by the honored guests and members. RUTH CIRCLE MEETS WITH MRS. HIGH The Ruth circle of the Pifesbyterlan church met at the home of Mrs. Ernest High recently. Mrs. Gene Rydell conducted the business meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs. Calvin Magley. Mrs. Fred Patterson presented a review of the book “Man and God in the City.” Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Dayton Swickard. The Evangeline circle of the Zion Evangelical and (Reformed church met for their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. LaVern Roth. Miss Eileen Myers was leader for the evening, using as her topic, “Food and Health in India.” Games were played and refreshments were served by the ■hostesses, Mrs. Roth and Mrs. Thomas Garner. The Great Books discussion group will meet Thursday evening at 8 o’clock in the public library. The story book hour will be held Saturday at the library at 4 o’clock The Adams county Coon Hunters club will hold a meeting Saturday evening at 8 o’clock at the Reichert school. The Pocohantas lodge will have a Sue Marlow party Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock at the Red Men hall. All members are urged to attend and to bring a guest. Delta Theta Tau sorority will have a guest night Thursday at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Arnold. A potluck supper wffl begin at 6: 30 o’clock. Mrs. Don Stump will be hostess to the Eta Tau Sigma sorority meeting Tuesday evening at 8 olclock. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will have a potluck supper Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock. Meat and rolls will be furnished. The Psi lota Xi sorority will have a social meeting at the Zion Lutheran parish hall Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. It will be a mother and guest night and those attending are %sked to wear a homemade hat. KRMEf’ Admitted Marvin Lehman, Berne; Fred Soldner, Decatur; Mrs. John E. Johnson, Monroe; Floyd Baker, Berne. Dismissed Wayne Sprunger, Berne; Mrs. Jesse Wimberly and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Ralph Jackson and baby boy, Monroe; Mrs. Bill Dixon and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. .Cecil Shaffer anti baby boy, Decatur; Wayne Peterson, Decatur; Mrs. Raymond Mertz, Decatur. Holy Hour Sunday For Catholic Men The monthly holy hour of the southeast district of the diocesan council of Catholic Men will be held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at St. Louis church, Besancon. The Rev. Carl Holsinger, district moderator and pastor of the host church, will deliver the Sermon. Richard Freiastraffer, district president, will be in charge of a shdrt business meeting following the holy hour. Methodist Church Rummage Sale, Friday, May 20. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bargains 113 4t

S2S Society Iteme for today's publication must be phoned In by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karen Striker Phono 3-2121 PR I DAI W.S.W.B. of Calvary E. U. B. church, church basement, t :30p.m. Union township Farm Bureau, Immanuel school, 8 p. m. W. M. A of ML Zion Bobo U. B. church, Mrs. Charles Wagner, 7:3b p. m. ' Builders class of Trinity E. U. B. church, church basement, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Story book hour, public library 4 p.m. _ Adams county Coon Hunters club, Reichert school, 8 p.m. MONDAY Civic Department of Decatur Woman’s club, 6:15 p.m., Mrs. Gilea Porter. Rosary society mother-daughter party, K. of C. hall, 7:30 p. m. V. F. W. ladies auxiliary, business meeting, post home, 8 p. m. Psi lota Xi honorary group, dessert bridge, Mrs. Robery Free by. 235 Limberlost Trail, 7:30 p. m. Adams county chorus, Monroe, practice and bake sale, 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout troop four, Becky Maddox, after school. ■ —- . TUESDAY . Pocohantas lodge, Sue Marlow party, guest night, Red Men hall, 7 p. m. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Mrs. Otto Thieme, 8 j|n. Loyal Daughters class of thany E.U.B. church, Mrs. Clarence Smith, 7; 30 p.m. , Pre-school physical examinations, Lincoln gym, girls at 8 a.m. boys at 9 a.m. Eta Tau Sigma, Mrs. Don Stump, 8 p. m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, potluck supper, 6:30 p. m., meat and rolls furnished. WEDNESDAY Decatur home demonstration club, Mrs, Noble (Reynolds, 7:30 p.m. Psi lota Xi sorority, social meeting, Zion Lutheran parish hall, 4 p. m. THURSDAY Great Books discussion group, public library, 8 p.m. Delta Theta Tau guest night, Mrs. Kenneth Arnold, potluck supper, 6:30 p. in. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

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