Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 131, Decatur, Adams County, 4 June 1955 — Page 3

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1955

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ENTERTAIN AT PICNIC FOR SOLDIER SON iMr. and Mrs. Charles Eyanson entertained with a pl epic dinger recently for their eon, Pvt. Char* lea Byanson, who flew home tor the week-end from Ft. Devens, Maae. Those present were: Mr. and Mr*. Chris Graft and children Beverly, Terry, and Chris, Jr. of Roanoke; Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller and children David, Michael, Charles, and Holly; Mr. and Mrs. Don Baroff and children, Kathleen and Steve® of Ohio City, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shoup, Mrs. Charlotte Ladd, Mrs. Ida Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rambo and children Jerry and Janet, and Eddie Dram. CHURCH CLASS AND FAMILIES IN PICNIC Members and their families of the Wesley clase of the Methodiet chureh met recently at the HannaNuttman park for a picnic. Later, a short meeting was held. Devotions were given by Mrs. Delmar Van Horn. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Virgil Sexton, and those in charge Were Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Custer, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Soliday, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Owens, Mir. and Mow Clyde Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Van Horn, Mrs. Nilah Neil, and Miss Ruth Harris, The Trinity E. U. B„ W. S. W. S. will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the church. Installation of officers of the V. F. W. post 6234 and auxiliaries will be held Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Members are urged to be present. Mrs. Gerald Visard of route three, Decatur, accompanied her son, A2/C Larry Visard, to March Field, Calif., where she will visit friends and relatives, Mrs. Visard plans to stay about a month. The Salem Methodist W. S. C. S. will meet Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with Mrs. Floyd L. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Melton of Chandler, Aria, are the parents of a baby boy named Brian Mark, and weighing* sdW pounds and 11 ounces. The mother is the former Sandra Roebuck of Pleasant Mills. Brian Mark is the first son in the family and the second child. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Schuum of Willshire, 0., are the parents of a baby boy, Michael, weighing six pounds, and born Friday at 11:38 p. m.

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5 1 ;‘A ■x'tir j Mr. and Mrs. Larry An-vpaugh , and family returned Friday from a ten day visit in Connecticut. I * While in New Haven, Conn., An- - epaugb consulted with James - Pickande 11, president of the I Photographers Association of Amer , ica, and he also visited the New i York institute of photography, I where be graduated in 1940. DurI ing the trip, David Anspaugh broke > his nose playing baseball. I Mr. and Mrs. Fred Striker and i daughter Karen will leave for , Indianapolis- sometime today and from Indianapolis will go to Lafayette where they will attend the commencement exercises of their I son-in-law, John Doyle, who will : graduate from Purdue University ■ Sunday. Doyle majored in aerpn- , autkal engineering at Purdue and . has accepted a position at Allison ■ Division oT General Motors in Indianapolis. Mrs. Doyle is the i former Gloria Striker of Decatur. Mrs. Jane Reiz and daughter Jan of Pasadena, Calif., arrived in . Fort Wayne Friday, to spend a . month's vacation with relatives and friends. On Sunday, Mrs. Reiz ■ will attend the commencement , exercises for her sister, Miss Joyce Parent, who is a member of this year’s graduating class at Central Catholic high school. Reiz will ari rive around the middle of June and will accompany them back to California. i William Rumschlag arrived home , this morning from Washington, D. Cj, wearing a smile and carrying ■ a medical discharge from the army. The Rev. C. Frank Mills, pastor of the First Baptist church at Van i Wert, 0., will deliver his final ■ sermon there June 26, exactly eleven years since he first spoke , there. He has accepted a call to the Springwells Avenue Baptist church in Detroit, Mich. Trio Executed For California Murder Gun Moll And Two Confederates Die SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (INS)— A gory chapter in the annals of California crime was closed today after the execution of “Gun Moll” Barbara Graham and her two hardened confederates in murder. Jack Santo and Emmett Perkins. The trio went to their deaths Friday in San Quentin prison's lethal gas chamber after dramatic last minute reprives that had the entire state officialdom and judiciary on edge as wel las the interested public. Dark eyed, attractive 32-year- ( old Mrs. Graham—mother of three children —and Santo, 54-year-old cynical leader of the so called “Mountain Murder Mob” along with his trigger man Emmett Perkins —died as they lived —unruffled and defiant. They paid the extreme penalty for the torture slaying of a crippled Burbank Calif., widow, Mrs. Mabel Monohan, but at least five other murders were blamed on Santo and Perkins. Mrs. Monohan died on March 9, 1953 and witnesses testified that Mrs. Graham pistol whipped her in an effort to make her reveal where she was supposed to have hidden her fortune. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur ■ " If you have sometmng to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

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Miss Mary Meyers Is Wed Today To Francis Dannerbeck At 9 o’clock this morning. Miss Mary Elizabeth Meyers exchanged vows with S/Sgt. Francis J. Dannerbeck in the St. Mary’s Catholic church, with the Very Rev. Msgr. J. J. Seimetz officiating at the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Meyers of route six. Decatur, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Dannerbeck. Baskets of gladiolus and Shasta daisies adorned the church altar. The “Pants Angelicus” was played at the offertory. "All on this Day Oh Beautiful Mother,’’ was sung by the girls choir as the couple placed a bouquet at the Altar of the Blessed Virgin. The bride was attired in a gown of embroidered tulle and nylon over crystal white taffeta. The modified long torso bodice of embroidered tulle, was detailed' by a scalloped •<> neckline., and short tfeeves, complemented by long mitts. The redingote type skirt fanned out in a circular sweep train in back and framed the panel and hemline flounce of accordion pleated tulle. Her fingertip veil of. imported French illusion, was caught to a Juliet cap trimmed in seed pearls. She carried a prayer book topped with a white orchid and a crystal rosary. Mrs. Robert Wolfcale, of Fort Wayne, cousin of the bride, attended as and Mirs.’ James Funck of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Elmer Wendel were bridesmaids. All the attendants wore pale blue gowns of organdy with embroidery. The bodices featured a square neckline and short sleeves. The boufftnt skirts were waltz length. The girls wore picture hats of organdy and their white mitts completed their ensemble. Robert Wolfcale was best man and ushers were Joseph Meyers, brother of the bride, and Karl Klemm. The bride’s mother chose a beige nylon dress with brown accessories and a corsage of pink roses, for the occasion. The bridegroom’s mother wore a rose lace dress with white and black accessories and a corsage of pink roses. A wedding breakfast was held at noon at the Fairway restaurant for the bridal party and immediate families. A reception will be held from 2 to 5 o’clock at the Elks home, with approximately 200 guests expected. The table will be laid in white linen trimmed with blue and white ribbon and a three-tiered cake, flanked by tall white taperte and greenery, will center the table. Servers will include the Misses Jean and Joan Sink of Indianapolis, Mrs. Robert Roatz, Mrs. Norman Gunkel of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Robert Herman of Harlan, and Mrs. Marcel Welling of Bryant.

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For their wedding trip of unannounced destination Mrs. Dannerbeck will wear a light blue linen suit with navy and w-bite accessories and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Dannerbeck is a graduate of Decatur Catholic high school and St. Joseph school of nursing in Fort Wayne. Her husband was graduated from Central Catholic high school in Fort Wayne and Indiana extension, and is a member of the air force band. The couple will reside at March air force base. Riverside, Calif.

Admitted Mrs. John Mazelin, Berne; Ted Beerbower, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. William Clifton, Wren, O.; and Hugh Hoyt and baby girl, Decatur. Society Items for today's publication must be phoned In by 11 a. m, (Saturday 9:30 a. tn.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 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. SUNDAY V. I. S. class of Trinity E. U. B. church, reunion and carry in dinner, Clem’s lake. MONDAY Our Lady of Fatima study club, picnic, Rosemary Spangler, 6:30 p. m. Sacred Heart study club, Miss Noreen Miller, 8 p. m. Juniors of American Legion auxiliary, Legion home 4, p.m. Pythian Sisters, potluck supper. K. of P. home, 6 p.m. Rainbow for Girls, open installation, Masonic hall, 7 p. m. V. F. W. post 6236 and auxiliaries, installation of officers, 8 p. m. TUESDAY Tri Kappa, pledging, Elks home, 7:30 p.m. dathoMc Ladies of (Jolumbla, business meeting, C. L. of C. hall. Gals and Pals Home Demonstration club, 7:30 p. m., Pleasant Mills high school. Eagles auxiliary, special meeting, 8 p. m. Ruth circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Clark Smith, 8 p. m. W. S. W. s. Os the Trinity E U.B. church. at the church, 7:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY Our Lady of Lourdes study club, Mrs. Adrian Lichtle, 8 p. m. Business and Professional Women’s club, 6:30 p.m., K. of P. hall. Naomi circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Richard Macklin, 8 p. m. Psi lota Xi, pledge service, Elka home, 8 p.m. THURSDAY Mary circle of Presbyterian church, Miss Fan Hammell, 2:30 p. m. ' — Martha circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. J. H. Colfe, 2:30 p. m. Happy Homemakers home demonstration club, Mrs. Paul Erp, 8 p. tn., members please not change in time. D. A. V. auxiliary, election of officers, 7:30 p. m. Salem Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Floyd L. Meyer, 1:30 p. m. If you nave someuung to Mil or rooms for rent, Uy a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

Registration Fee Mail Discontinued Certified Mail To Be Made Available '* r Effective June 7, the minimum registration fee for letters and articles having no intrinsic value “'and for which no indemnity is payable, will be discontinued. The new certified mail service will be available for mailthg articles having no intrinsic value and whereas the minimunrjqe for registered mail service was 30 cents the new fee for certified mail will be 15 cents. Certified mail service provides fgr a receipt to the senddr and a record of delivery at the office of address. No record is kept at the office at which mailed. It is handled in the ordinary mails and no insurance coverage is provided. The mail will be endorsed with an imprint “Certified Mail, Number 000000". Only first class letter mail having no value will be accepted as certified mail. Certified mail may be mailed at the post office or on rural routes.It may be dropped in letter boxes, provided certain specific directions are followed. "s A return receipt, showing to whom and when the certified mail was delivered, may be obtained for a fee of 7 cents in addition to the regular postage and the certified mail fee of 15 cents. The new certified mail stamps are due in the local post office on June 7, and the color' of this stamp will be red. The overall design of the stamp portrays a uniformed letter carrier on a light graduated background. The wording “CERTIFIED MAIL" in dark gothic, is displayed across the top of the stamp and U. S. POSTAGE 15 cents across the bottom in white-face gothic. Stamp collectors, as well as patrons desiring to use the new certified mail service, may obtain the new stamps after June 7.

Ohio Man Murders Wife And Bystander Kills Self After Shooting In Bar CRESTLINE, O„ (INS) — A 33-year-old husband walked into a Crestline case today with' a 20 gauge shotgun he had just purchased, shot and killed his wife and an innocent bystander before killing himself. Police said Beecher Asher argued briefly with his wife Geraldine, a barmaid about 28 years old, then cut loose with the shotgun as patrons scattered. After shooting his wife he turned the gun for no apparent reason on Walt Fisher, about 43, who was just heading out the door. Police said Fisher had not been connected in any way with Mrs. Asher or the couple’s marital difficulties. Asher then shot himself in the head and collapsed behind the bar. Police said they understood Mrs. Asher had filed for a divorce which the husband was contesting. Only one other customer besides Fisher was in the bar at the time ind he fled from the scene. Police said he, like Fisher, was apparently a- railroad worker. Police immediately began a search for him to learn details of the shooting. The bar, Ewings Tavern, was left in a shambles and reeking of fumes from bottles shattered by the shotgun pellets. A local merchant reported that Asher had bought the shotgun from him only a few minutes earlier — after making only a down payment. Asher reportedly had been unemployed for about a year until recently when he began working at the Perfection Steel Body Co. in Galion. The couple had two children, aged 3 and 8, who were living with their grandparents. Fisher also had two daughters, aged 16 and 18. The oldest had just been graduated from, Crestline high school. Atlantic City Hotel Destroyed By Fire ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. (INS) — The six story Ostend hotel was destroyed by a fire which raced through the wooden frame building on Atlantic City’s boardwalk early today. Nine guests and three employes were routed out of the building by police. Two women were injured slightly. Loan Record -—— CHICAGO (INS) — The nation’s savings and loan associations are on their way to the biggest home lending year in their history. J. Howard Edgerton, president of the United States Savings and Loan League, reports that first quarter figures indicate these institutions will make more than 310 billion in home loans to Americans in 1955. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

Court News Marriage Licenses Pau! Busse Jr., 23, Decatur route two, and Leona Marie Bohnke, 19, Decatur route five. Ronald Richard Black, 20, Decatur, and Phyllis Mae Moser, 18, Berne. Francis Joseph Dannerbeck, F<yt Ityayne, and. Mary Elisabeth Meyers, Decatur route six. Ralph Bailes, 33, Warren, 0., and Annabelle Davis, 21, Warren, O. Time Extension In the complaint for damages filed by Kenneth Friedt and Motorists Mutual insurance company against J. Henry Faurote, a motion by the defendant for an extension of time in tohich to file his answer has been sustained and he has been granted 15 more days. Defendant Defaults Roy McKean, defendant in a complaint for ejectment filed by Harry H. Hebble, has failed to make an appearance. Trial Bet In the complaint on account filed by G. Remy Bierly and Florence Bierly against Ralph and Mary Landrum, the defendants have defaulted. On motion of the plaintiff, the trial has been set for June 4. Report Filed The commissioners’ final report in the divorce case of Edward Matter vs. Anna Matter, venued from Allen county, has been filed and the deeds have been ordered delivered to the purchasers on full payment. The proceedings hav& been closed. Ruled to Answer In the complaint on promissory note filed by Adolph Marbach against Elma and Wayne Gaunt, the defendant has been ruled to answer absolute in 10 days on motion of the plaintiff. The city of Decatur, defendant in a complaint for injunction and damages filed by Alvy Buffenbarger and wife,' has also been ruled to answer within 10 days. Real Estate Transfers George W. Antilia etux to Cletus J. Gillman etux, land in Root Twp. Frederick C. Myers etux to Ora S. Adams etux, 80 acres in Jefferson Twp. Ralph Hoffman etux to Rufus Nussbaum etux, 55 acres in Monroe Twp. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church to Arnold E. Buuck etux, land in Preble Twp. Arnold E. Buuck etux to Lorena M. Buuck, land in Preble Twp. Oscar T. Ray etux to John Christener, Jr. etux, 91.09 acres in Monroe Twp. Robert Bieberich etux to Ermal H. C. Johnson. etux, inlot 508 in Decatur. Edwin Moser etux to Gaius E. Gerber etux, 80 acres in French Twp. Edwin Moser etux to Gaius E. Gerber etux, 16 acres in French Twp. Lowell Cline Smith etux to Rosemary Spangler, 384.25 acres in French & Monroe Twps. Rosemary Spangler to Lowell Cline Smith etux, 384.25 acres in French & Monroe Twps. Genevieve Smith Santini etvir to Rosemary Spangler, 260 acres in Washington Twp. Rosemary Spangler to Danilo Santini etux, 260 Acres in Washington Twp. Joseph J. Berling etal to Donald H. Forst etux, inlot 10 and south part Intot Il in Decatur 310,000. Everett Faulkner etux to Samuel P. Gilbert etux, Inlots 70 & 71 in Decatur. Joseph J. Berling etal to Paul H. Briede etux, 40 acres in Washington Twp. 314,222.30. The pastor had just been telling his visiting grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. The little ones listened to him breathlessly, but when the tale was finally ended, Johnny took a deep breath and asked, “Grandpa, was that a true story, Or were ’you preaching’’’

The New Look In Decatur! Several Decatur stores have new fronts and interior remodeling of another have ’ added much to the appearance of the Second Street shopping area. I Congratulations to: ? Decatur Music House .... in their - r A new location. Blackwell’s Department Store .... ™— with their new look front. ’ Begun’s Cothing Store .... new fixtures and completely remodeled. DHITIR I HIMIIER OF COMMM 227 N. 2nd St. Phone 3-2804

LIBRARY NEWS ONIONS IN THE STEW by Betty MacDonald, published by Lippincott, Book of the Month for May. This author has the ability to tell a good story and all who read her books enjoy them for the author writes with genuine Joy and enthusiasm. This book is a saga of domestic life on Vashon Island which lies in Puget Sound within commuting distance of the city of Seattle, Washington. This books brings her personal history up to date. NECTAR IN A SIEVE a novel of India by Kamala Markandaya is the dual Book of the Month for May. A story of the real India of the vintages the author gives a vivid picture which is suffused with beauty and love It is a quiet story of heart-breaking poverty and of heart' exalting spiritual beauty. 1 , THE HERO OF SAINT ROGER by Jerrald Tickell published by Doubleday. The French Caribbean island of Saint Roger had lost all their tourists. The story is about the plan of Jules Latour to bring back the tourists and the interesting things for tourists. The book is vastly entertaining with delightful wit and warm humor. OOLAK’S BROTHER by Bud Helmericks, published by Little Brown and Co. Adults are familiar with Bud Helmerick who in collaboration with his wife Connie has published the series of books about their life in Alaska. This books is for children and is an exciting story of life in a “fish camp" on the rim of the arctic. It is a story of danger and great sport. WHICH WAS WITCH by Eleanore Mj Jewett is a collection of tales of ghosts and magic from Korea. They reflect the good humored philosophy of the Korean storytellers who first created them. They are retold beautifully by this author. THE DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY begips the celebration of their 50th anniversary. It is interesting to look back to the year

bridal Showers - - - ---------- -. « are nice to have, but. Old friends are kind, and like to start A couple on its way; But afterward you’re on your own, Come sun, come “rainy day”! It’s none too soon to think about A bank account for two (Or one for husband, one for wife); A friend your whole life through! WE WELCOME NEW DEPOSITORS. COME IN AND START SAVING REGULARLY WITH US I * 'I-■ * • a FIRSJSTATE BANK Established 1883 MEMBER MEMBER F. D. I. C. Federal Reserve System

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1905 and see the authors that were leading the best seller list. Mrs. Humphrey Ward led the list with her book THE MARRIAGE OF WILLIAM ASHE. Alice Rice had published her book SANDY. THE GARDEN OF ALLAH by Robert Hichemt; THE CLANSMAN by Thomas Dixon; NEDRA by Georg® Barr McOrutcheon; THE GAMBLER by Katherine Cecil Thurston; THE MASQUERADER by Katherine Cecil Thurston, published’ anonymously; THE HOUSE OF MIRTH by Edith Wharton: THE PRINCESS PASSES by C. N. and A. M. Williamson; ROSE OF THE RIVER by Kater Douglass Wiggin. Our summer reading program will be a part of our celebration. Every child that reads ten books will put a candle on one of the four large cakes we have in the library. If the parents will help by reading three non-fiction books a gold candle will be put in the top of the cake. You will all want to help in thia celebration. Over 400 children have enrolled for the project and are reading books. We think there must be very few Johnnies who cannot read. They tell us about the stores and we know they have read their books. Reading is fun is our slogan and when all the candles are lit you, too will realize that reading has been fun in Decatur this summer. Miss Ina Noack has sent us the first vacation card. She is enjoying a Michigan trip. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

Dr. Melvin I. Weisman 145 S. Second St. Reg. Chiropodist “FOOT AILMENTS” HOURS: Dally 9:00 to 8:00 By Appointment Wednesday Evening 6JBO - 8:30 PHONE 3-4134