Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 31 May 1955 — Page 3

TUESDAY, MAY 31, Bfiß

SORORITY CHAPTERS HOLD FINAL MEETING Epsilon sigma cnapter and XI Alpha lota exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, held their last meeting for the summer at HannaNuttman park, with a potluck supper. I (lames were enjoyed by the chapters and prises were won by Bert Hess, Jackie Hakes, and, Doris, Reed. The door prise was won by Joyce 'Martin. Later in the evening the chapters held a short business meeting. The committees for the coming year were appointed. Committees are as follows: program, Nancy Herman, Virginia Babcock, and Betty Faurote; social, Jackie Hakes, Virginia Shufeldt, and Jauuce Schulte; ways and means, Dorothy Faurote, Joyce Martin, and Bonnie Werllng; and membership, Alice Harmon and IX>ris Reed. Plans for the sale of tickets for the dedication dance, June 21, at the Decatur Youth and Community center, were discussed' by the

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group. • , . MISS MARY MEYERS HONORED AT SHOW-ER Miss Mary Meyera, oride-eleet of June 4, was recently honored with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. James Funck of 2026 Terrace road in Fort Wayne. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Robert Wolf Cale and Mrs. Robert Beats. Upon arrival, Miss Meyers was presented with a corsage of white baby mums. Games were played and prizes presented in turn to the honored guest. Those presene were: the Mesdames William J. Meyers, Alphonse Dannerbeck, Maurice Goebel, Robert Hotz, Albert Leon, John McLaughlin, Vernon Twyford, Forrest Wolfcale, Charles Wickensheimer, and the Mieses John Koenn, Betty Davis, Elvira Richardson, Nancy Hesber, and the honored guest, Miss Meyers. JOLLY HOUSEWIFE CLUB IN MEETING The Jolly Housewife home demonstration club of St. Mary’s township, met Tuesday evening at the Pleasant Mills school. The meeting was called to order with the creed and the song of the month. Devotions were given by the hostesses. Miss Bertha Landis, home demonstration agent, presented the lesson on “Table Manners and Hostessing.” Arrangements were made for a bake sale to oe held June 4, at the Decatur high school. St. Anne’s study club will meet with Mrs. Ed Tonnelier Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. A mother-daughter banquet will be held by the Monroe Methodist church Thursday evening at 6:30 o’clock in the church annex.

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The Heidelberg class of the Zion E. and *R. class will meet at the church Thursday evening at 4-H band practice will be held Thursday evening at 8 o’clock in the basement of the Farm Bureau building in Monroe. W. S. W. S. unit one of the Bethany E. U. B. church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Mrs. Leona Gentis. Mrs. Clarence Smith will be program chairman. i - The W. M. A. of the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church will meet at the parsonage Thursday at 1:30 o’clock. The GE choir will meet Thursday at 7 o’clock in the Zion Lutheran parish hall. The Monroe Methodist W.S.C.S. executive meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Raymond Crist. Mrs. Richarf Des Jean will be hostess to the St. George study club Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The Ladies aid society of the Trinity E.U.B. church will meet Thursday, evening at 7:30 o’clock in the church. All the ladies of the church are invited and the group will work on pads for the Otterbein home. Hostesses will be Mrs. John Chambers, Mrs. Manley Foreman, and Mrs. Addie Andrews. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club will meet with Mrs. Dick Walters Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. The Pleasant Dale Ladies aid will meet in the parish hall allday Thursday. Hostesses will be Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold and Mrs. Lola Ehrman. fiS Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a. nv, (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) Karon Striker Phone 8-2121 TUESDAY Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S. executive meeting, Mrs. Raymond Crist, 7:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY St. George study club, Mrs. (Richard Des Jean, 8 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club, Mrs. Dick Walters, 8 p.m. THURSDAY Mother-daughter banquet of Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S., church annex. Ladies aid of Union Chapel church, at the church, 12:30 p. m. Ladies aid society of Trinity E. U. B. church, at the church, 7:30 p.m. Pleasant Dale ladies aid, parish hall, all day. G® choir practice, Zion Lutheran parish hall, 7 p. m. W. M. A. of Nuttman avenue U. B. church, parsonage, 1:30 p. m. W. S. W. S. unit one of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Leona Gentis, 2 p. m. 4-H band practice, basement of Farm Bureau building in Monroe, 8 p. m. St. Anne’s study club, Mrs. Ed Tonnelier, 7:30 p.m. & Heidelberg class of Zion Et*and R. church, at the church, 7:30 p.m. Mother-daughter banquet, Monroe Methodist church, church snnex, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY Home demonstration clubs, achievement day, bake sale, bazaar, style show, Decatur high school gym, admission 40 cents, 2 p. m. to 8 p. m. v 1 Admitted Guy Cornish, Monroeville; Frank Myer, Geneva; Mrs. George J. Tricker, Decatur; Jesse Villareal, Decatur; Clarence E. Amstutz, Berne; baby Dallas Clark Liechty, Berne; Mrs. Margaret Eversole, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Freeman Stepler and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Glen Mankey, Decatur; Mrs. Richard Braun and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Don Burke and baby girl, Decatur; Miss Sally Hinchman, Winchester; Mrs. Warren Young and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Iva Brodbeck, Decatur; Melvin Myers, Berne; William Mansfield, Decatur; Mrs. Lester Habegger and baby girl, Berne; Mrs. William Worklnger and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Jerome Wellman and baby boy, Bryant; Mrs. Gilbert Hartman and baby boy, Ossian. Come to Home Demonstration Club’s Bake Sale and Bazaar, Saturday 10:00 a. m. Decatur High School 'Gymnasium. 127t4x

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Enter Photos In Dad's Day Contest Merchants Sponsor Contest In Decatur The time has come to think very seriously about that present for Dad on Father’s day, and every boy or girl who reads this newspaper has a chance to solve that problem by entering the "Best Man is Dad” snap-shot contest. It is all so easy and gives every boy and girl under 14 a chance to win a nice present to give to Dad on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19. If you want a present for Dad, cut out the entry blank which appears in tonights’ Daily Democrat, and paste it onto a photograph which you yourself have taken, showing Dad in action, doing some thing for you or some of the other children. Bring your entries to the Chamber of Commerce office. The contest opens tomorrow, June 1, and entries will be accepted until noon Friday, June 17. All the prizes to be awarded, including an Eastman Movie Camera as a grand prize, will be suitable as presents for Dad. There will also be two free passes to the Adams theater for the first 100 entrants so that Dad can be treated to a good show. Awards will be made for the best photograph, the most clever title, the best-looking Dad, the youngest-looking Dad, and the most novel subject. All photographs entered will be placed on exhibition in the windows of the sponsoring merchants. The “Best Man is Dad” snapshot contest is sponsored by the “Let’s Meet Our Town” merchants of Decatur. Funeral Held Today For William Wells William Douglas Wells, 86, retired oilman, died at noon Saturday at his home in Geneva after an illness of two years. He was a member of the Macklin Methodist church, the Geneva Masonic lodge and the Portland Eagles. Surviving are his wife, Lucy; two daughters, Mrs. Russell Houser of Bryant and Mrs. Ruth Bretnan of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Cole of Geneva; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held this afternoon at the Hardy A Hardy funeral home in Geneva, the Rev. Dale Milner and the Rev. Roger Lautbenbeiser officiating. BurlaT was in Gravel Ityll If you have something to eell o» rooms for rent, try a Democrat' Want Ad. it brine* results in a Good Town — Decatur

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Holiday Death Toll May Be U. S. Highest Violent Death Toll Over Memorial Day Holiday Over 500 CHICAGO (INS) — The death toll over the Memorial Day weekend soared to 534 and safety officials said that a final tabulation may boost that figure over any in previous years. At least 348 persons met violent deaths on the nation's highways during the 78 hour holiday which ended at midnight. Another 124 persons drownedand 62 more were killed in other accidents. • The national safety council earlier predicted that 360 persons would perish in auto accidents from 6 p.m. Friday until Monday midnight. But council president Ned H. Dearborn said that "it looks now as if we may be headed for an all time high in Memorial Day traffic tolls.” * The highest traffic death toll for the Memorial weekend came in 1952 when 363 persons were killed on the nation’s highways. Last year 358 persons died in accidents on the roads. Dearborn said: "This toll is a tragic reminder that too many of ns have forgotten to use the golden rule in traffic. 1 “When we share a common highway, we are all our brother’s keeper in a very real sense, and should drive accordingly. I believe the holiday toll could be cut in half if that attitude had prevailed more generally.” Marine Recruiter Here Each Tuesday Announcement was made today that the Fort Wayne marine recruiting office will send a representative to Decatur each Tuesday beginning today. S/Sgt. James Wilkey will be in Decatur between Id a. m. and 3:30 p. m. each Tuesday at the county auditor’s office to answer questions concerning the U. S. marine corps and to handle enlistments of local men. Sergeant Dilkey stated that Decatur is among the area cities of 10 counties which will be serviced by the program out of the Fort Wayne office. Grand Jury To Study ' Indianapolis Killing INDIANAPOLIS (INS) —A 49-year-old Indianapolis man today

Memorial Services Held Here Monday Veterans' Groups Conduct Services In spite of cold, dreary weather Monday, a fairly good sized crowd attendeg the Memorial Day ceremonies conducted by the three veteran organisations in commemoration of jthe Adams county men who dMd in the service of their country. .. y* •- Highlight of the ceremonies was a parade which ended at (he peace monument on the court house lawn where the Rev. O. C. Busse delivered the Memorial Day address. The ceremonies included trips to the two Decatur cemeteries where honor was paid to the dead, the parade to the Monroe street bridge where all comrades lost at sea were honored and the parade back to the court house lawn. The Veterans of Foreign Wars group was in charge of the Memorial Day services. Participating with them were the American Legion post 43 and the Adams county chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. The Decatur and Decatur Catholic high school bands also took part. The Rev. Busse’s speech included a reminder of the honor “we owe to tbe dead and of the responsibility we still owe to the living.” The Rev. L. T. Norris recited the prayers during the ceremonies. Rural Youthers To Huntington Thursday Members of the Adams county rural youth will deliver the district moo-lng cow to the Huntington county rural youth club Thursday night. The meeting will be held at the 4-H building at Heier’s Park in Huntington beginning at 8 p.m. The feature of the meeting will be a hobo party and all are asked to be dressed in hobo style. Rural youth members wishing to attend this meeting should nfeet at the Decatur post office at 7:16 p. m. faced grand jury action in connection with the slaying of Elijah Townsend. 37, on his back porch. General Grant Amos told police that when he caught Townsend standing on his back porch, the man reached toward his pocket. Amos said he shot the younger man five times. Trade in a Good Town — Decatcß

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Mrs. Walter Winchester of Fort Wayne is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Girard, Mrs. Winchester Is recovering from major surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Girard returned home Sunday from a vacation in Pheonix, Ariz. Their daughter, Mrs. Don Pruitt and son Steve, accompanied them home and will visit here for several weeks. Mrs. William Newlin of Willshire, 0., formerly of this city, is a patient at the Van Wert, 0., hospital. 'Mrs. Mary Casanova and children sailed recently from Seattle, Wash., to join M/Sgt. E. J. Casanova, who is serving with the U. S, air force in Tokyo, Japan. Mrs. Maud Mahan accompanied her daughter and children to Seattle. Enroute, they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd J. Mahan of Parkston, South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lane and daughters Janet and Judy, left Saturday for Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., where they will visit their son, Robert Lane, who is stationed there. They pian to return sometime Thursday. Deborah Lea and Dana Lynn Doyle of Lafayette, are visiting this week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Striker of Decatur. Artie Jackson of route .three. Decatur, is a patient at the St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne where he underwent surgery. His room number is 461. Mrs. Maud L. Mahan is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth and cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Failing, in Saratoga, Calif. A/2C Larry Zizard and his father. G. W. Vizard, attended the races at Indianapolis on Memorial day. Harry Essex, Republican county chairman, made his first trip down town this morning since his operation a month or so ago. He is much improved and while he shows the results of his serious illness, says he is well on his way to recovery now.

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