Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 214, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1955 — Page 3

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955

FALL CONVENTION OF W. C. T. U. WEDNESDAY The fall convention of the Adam* county W. C. T. U. will be held at the Cross Evangelical and Reformed church at Berne on Wednesday, September 14, with a morning and an afternoon session. The business of the organization will be taken care of during the morning session and In tbe afternoon, temperance , and missions will be stressed, with Mias Pauline Muselman of Berne, missionary on furlough from Ecuador, Bodth America, bringing the message. AIIW. C. T. U. members in the county and any others who are interested in the work are invited and urged to attend this convention. At the noon hour a carry-in dinner will be held with each one bringing a covered dish and her own table service. The morning session, which begins at 10 a. m. is as follows: song service, directed by Miss Frances Burkhalter of Berne; devotions, Mrs. Hellie Morrison of Monroe; reports of officers and various departments; election of officers; noon tide prayer; and carry-in dinner. The afternoon session, which begins at 1:30 o’clock, includes opening song; devotions by Mrs. C. A. Schmid of Berne; special music; talk by Miss Pauline Muselman; special music; offering; and closing prayer. MRB. BURL FUHRMAN IS HOSTESS TO MEETING The Mt. Pleasant W. S. C. 3. met at the home of Mrs. Burl Fuhrman Thursday afternoon. Thirteen members answered roll call by giving a school day memory. Mrs, C. A. Christie offered a prayer after the opening song. Mrs. Everett Singleton gave the scripture reading and Mrs. Jesse Singleton had charge of the devotions. Mrs. Leo King. Sr., presented the lesson and Mrs. Burl Fuhrman presided over the business meeting. It was decided to have a regular meeting in October and postpone

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the family night supper. The time and place will be announced late,r. All member? are urged to attend the group meeting to be held at the Methodist church in Decatur Wednesday all day. Mrs. Norval Fuhrman gave the closing prayer and refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Earl Fuhrman and Mrs. Leo king, Jr. SALEM METHODIST W. S. C. S. HOLDS MEETING THURSDAY The Salem Methodist W. S. C. S. met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ronald Bryan. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Rue Strayer. Devotions were given by Mrs. Merle Riley and Mrs. Carl Schug. Prayer was then offered by Mrs. Strayer. During the business meeting the group made plans for the 15th anniversary to be held on Septemrbe 23. The lesson study. “To the End of the Earth,” was presented by Mrs. Austin Merriman. Articles from the "World Outlook,” and the ‘Methodist Woman," were given by Mrs. Elisha Merriman and Mrs. Charles Burkhar.t. The group was dismissed by praying “The Lord’s Prayer,” in unison. The hostess served ments to the Hl members, two guests, and six children present. MRS. B. G. PUCKETT IS HONORED AT SHOWER Mrs. B. G. Puckett, the former Evelyn Frohnapfel, was The guest of honor at a shower given recently at the home of Miss Alice Turnbleson. Mrs. Puckett was presented w'ith an astor corsage upon her arrival. The entertaining rooms were decorated in green and yellow throughout. (Games and contests were played and the prizes were presented to the bride. She received many gifts. Refreshments were served to the Mesdames Harvey Furlong, Henry Frohnapfel, G. Remy Bierly, George Alton, Ernest Tumbleson, and the Misses Shirley Myers, Joan Werehoff, Josephine Sprunger, Barbara Fatzinger, the guest of honor and the hostess. Those sending gifts but unable to attend were: Mrs. Robert Worthman, Mrs. William Campbell, and Miss Louella Frohnapfel. QUEEN OF ROSARY STUDY CLUB MEETS RECENTLY The Queen of the Rosary study club held their regular meeting Thursday, at the home of Mrs. Bernice Adams. The meeting was opened with the prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel, followed by the recitation of the rosary. Ten members were present and plans for new discussion material for the coming year will be completed by the October meeting. The meeting was closed with prayer. The next meeting will be heM October 13 at the home of Mrs. Celeste Peterson at 8 o’clock. KITCHEN SHOWER GIVEN FOR KATHLEEN TERVEER A kitchen shower was given Thursday evening for Miss Kathleen Terveer, bride-elect of September 17, at the home of Miss Sheila Murtaugh. Assisting the hostess were Miss Dorothy Rumschlag and Mrs. William Mansfield. The guest of. honor was presented a lovely corsage of white mums upon her arrival. Contests were enjoyed during the evening and prizes in keeping with the kitchen theme

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Arlene Myers Wed Sunday To Kenneth Nash On Sunday, September 11, at 2:30 o'clock. Miss Arlene Myers became the bride of Kenneth William Nash. The nuptial vows for the double-ring ceremony, were read by the Rev. B. p. Thomas in the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John A. Myers of 1209 Mix avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Hersel Nash of 1003 Master drive. The church altar was adorned with harvest gold mums. The musicale was presented by Richard Reidenbach, vocalist; and Sherman Nyffeler, organist. Vocal selections included "O Promise Me,” and “Because.” The bride was lovely in a white lace gown styled with a rounded neckline and long sleeves coming to points over her wrists. The ballerina length bouffant skirt was of nylon net over taffeta. Her fingertip veil was caught to a crown studded with seed pearls. She carried a bridal bouquet of white mums and stephanotis. Mrs. Donald Strickler attended as matron-of-honor in a deep green taffeta princess style gown fashioned with a scoop neckline and

were woii by Miss Isabel Kintz and Mrs. Robert Doyle, who in turn presented them-to Miss Terveer. After the honored guest opened her many useful gifts, a delicious luncheon was served by the hostesses. Those present for the occasion were: Miss Isabell Kintz, Mrs. Richard Braun, Mrs. Bill Butler, Mrs. Victor Braun, Mrs. Art Heimannfl Mrs. Robert Dayne, Miss Carolyn Terveer, the hostesses and the honored guest. Unable to attend but sending gifts were: Miss Lois Metzger, Miss Pauline Lobsiger, Miss Jane Laurent, Mrs. Lamberto Mickelini, and Miss Marlene Laurent. MISS MARIS RAGER WEDS HAROLD STEFFEN The marriage of Miss Marie Rager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guss Rager of Payne, Ohio, and Harold Steffen, son of Mrs. John Steffen of. Bluftton, was performed Sunday, September 4, in the Apoltolic Christian church. Dinner was served for the immediate families, relatives, and friends, followed by a reception at the home of the bride. After a wedding trip west, the bridegroom will continue his business in Decatur. A picnic was held Friday evening at Hanna-Nuttman for the employes and their families of Gilpin ornamental Iron. Forty • two people attended the picnic and the supper was furnished by the company. Don Brewer, magician, was feautred on the program. The W. S. W. S. of the Bethany E. U. B. church will meet at the church Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs Harw’ood of Huntington will present slides and poems of a rose for the program. Unit four will have devotions and unit one will serve refreshments. The Trinity church ladies and the Decatur Garden clubs are Invited to the meeting. The Friendship Village home demonstration club will meet at the Kimsey school in Blue Creek township, Thursday morning at 9:30 to go to the -Ruby Dudgeon cabin. There will be a potluck dinner at the noon hour. The afternoon’meeting will be back at the school at 1:30, with’the Mesdames Maurice Miller, Harison Maitlen, Arthur DeArmond, Rue Strayer, and Huldah Tickle as hostesses.

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puffed sleeves. The bouffant skirt was ballerina length. Miss Gwen Hilyard, bridesmaid, wore a nile green gown' styled the same as that of the matron-of-honor. They carried bouquets of harvest glads, mums, and pompoms. Little Miss Gwen Nash, neicb of the bridegroom, attended as flower girl in a yellow organdy gown. Ralph Bolliiiger served as best man and ushers were Samuel Gilbert and Harold Nash, brother of the bride-groom. The bride’s mother wore a navydress with navy accessories and the bridegroom’s mother chose a black and turquoise with black accessories. Both wore corsages of white mums. Immediately following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held in the church parlors with 150 guests present. Servers included Miss Greta Erekson, Mrs. Ralph Bollinger, and Miss Judy Rhodes. Mrs. Nash is a graduate of Decatur high school and is employed at the Citizen Telephone company in Decatur. Her husband was also graduated from Decatur high school and is employed at the Central Soya company. For traveling, th? bride chose a lavendar princess style dress with pearl buttons and a corsage of gold daisies. The couple will reside at 424 North Fifth street in Decatur.

There will be a birthday auction. The Do-Your-Best class of the Trinity E. U. B. church Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock in the church basement. Hostesses will be the Mesdames George Hill, Fannie Hitchcock, and Tillie Hurst. A good attendance is desired. The Ragles auxiliary will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the hall. Members please note the change in time. The Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock with Mrs. Ralph Bluhm. The Philathea class of the Baptist Sunday school will open their fall season with the annual chicken supper Friday evening at 6 o’clock. The husbands will be guests. Host and hostess are Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Zimmerman, assisted by Mrs. Gettys Parmer. Members are asked to bring a covered dish. Chicken, potatoes, rolls and coffee will be furnished. The Rev. Stuart Brightwell and C. E. Peterson will have charge of the program. bNdKMMMVMMMWHMMaf Admitted Dale Roberts, Detroit, Mich.; Ernie Macreno, Detroit; Mrs. Elnore Carpenter, Decatur; Mrs. Arthur Swaley, Kent, O.; Jay Mullane, Kent, O.; Mrs. Joseph Mul- ' lane, Kent; Bonnie Ostermeyer. Fort Wayne; Miss Mary Fether, Decatur; Mrs. Raymond Fields, Geneva. Dismissed i Miss Marion Moore, Decatur; Herman Connell, Preble; Albert Llechty, Berne; Mrs. Metta Stucky, Berne; Grover Alberson, Geneva; , Mrs. Richard Gordon and baby girl, . Decatur; Mrs. James Strickler and . baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Samuel : Gilbert and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Jason Sharp and baby boy, ■ Decatur; Mrs. Marcus Schueler . and baby boy, Decatur; Conrad H. • Doehram, Decatur; and John Post, i Bryant. There are about 16 million left- . handed persons in the U.S.

Society Kama for today'e publication must ba phoned In by ■' 11 a. m. (Saturday 8:30 a. m.) Karon Striker Phone *2121 MONDAY Ladies Fireman’s auxiliary, Mrs. Haze] Kortenber, 8 p. m. Decatur Camera club, rooms above Citizens Telephone company, 8 p. m. Adams county chorus. Farm Bureau building in Monroe, picnic, 6 p. m. Sacred Hearts study club, Mrs. John Braun, 8 p. m. V. F. W. Ladies auxiliary, social meeting, 8 pjn. Bobo Community organization, Bobo school, 7:30 p.m. Pythian Sister friendship night, K. of P. home, 7:30 p. m. Lady of Fatima study club, Mrs. Cletus Gillman, 8 p.m. Past Presidents parley of American Legion auxiliary, Mrs. Dallas Brown, 8 pm. IPs! lota XI honorary group, dessert bridge, Mrs. Sim Burk, 7:30 p. m. TUESDAY Eagles auxiliary, regular meeting, Eagles ball, 7 p. m. Dutiful Daughters class of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Arthur Baker, 7:30 p. m. St. Catherine study club, Mrs. Sheldon Daniels, 8 p. m. Delta Theta Tau sorority, Rosemary and Mary Katherine Spangler, 8 p. m. Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Mrs. William Affolder, 8 p/ m. Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows hall, 7:30 p. m. Tri Kappa associate chapter, picnic, Mrs. C. E. Bell, 6:15 p.m. American Legion auxiliary unit 43, potluck supper and formal installation, Legion home, 8 p.m. Xi Alpha Xi chapter of Beta Sigrni Phi, Mrs. George Bair, 8 p.m. Monroe Better homes demonstration club, Mrs. Darold Borne, 7:30 p.m., members note change in date. / Rose garden club, Mrs. Clarence Smitley on Monroe street, 2 p. m. Dorcas class of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Martin Zimmerman, 7:30 p. m. Church Mothers study club, Han-na-Nuttman park, 6:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY Our Lady of Lourdes study club, Mrs. Roman Brlte, 8 p. m. Xi Ipha lota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. business and cultural meeting, Mrs. Andrew Appleman, 8 p. m. Fourth district meeting of American Legion auxiliary, Woodburn, Warn. Ruth circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. R. C. Hersh, 8 p. m. Naomi circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Robert Frisinger, 8 p. m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society, parish hall, 1:30 p. m. Methodist W. S. C. S., group meeting, at church, 9 a. m. Decatur (Girl Scout council, Girl Scout room of Youth and Community. 1:30 p. m. THURSDAY St. Luke E. and R. church, all day meeting, at church. Great Books discussion group, public library, 8 p. m. Martha circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. John Heller, 2:30 p. m. Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club, Mrs. Ralph Bluhm, 7:30 p. m. Do-Your-Best class of Trinity E. U. B. church, church basement, 7:30 p. m. Friendship Village home demonstration club, Klmsey school, 9:30 a. m„ potluck dinner at noon. W. S. W. S. of Bethany E. U. B church, at the church, 7:30 p. m. FRIDAS iphllathea class of Baptist Sunday school, chicken supper, church, 6 p. m.

The Van Wert fair closed Friday night and the consessions moved Saturday. It is believed to have been second to the fair of IX6 in cash receipts. The sum of .136,140.31 was taken in at the gate and the grandstand. Major Richard W. Huffman of Bluffton, died Saturday night in Washington D. C. after an operation for brain tumor. He was 36 years old and is survived by the widow, two sons and his parents. He was an R. O. T. 0. instructor at Purdue University and a former commander of Bluffton American Legion post, 111.' Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Program Tuesday At High School Assembly Charles E. King, noted baritone, will present a program as the Decatur high school assembly Tuesday afternoon at 1:10 o’clock. Kink formerly was conductor of the Wings over Jordan choir and has appeared in many dramatic singing roles. The public is invited to attend.

LAWRENCE KOHNE, automobile filling station propriietor and native of Adams county, is the Democratic candidate for councilman of the third ward. Decatur. Kobne is a former precinct committeeman and has been active for many years in Democrat politics and civic affairs of Decatur. He has never been a candidate for public office but always has been interested in the conduct of the city’s affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Kohne reside on Seventh street in Decatur and are the parents of three sons. Kohne is owner and manager of Community Oil and Gas, corner of Seventh and Adams streets. He owns his own home and is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church. '■ — —

Marlene Laurent Is Reported Improved Miss Marlene Laurent, reporter at the Daily Democrat, is reported to be recovering from a virus infection at Adams county memorial hospital, where she has been a patient for several days. 'Miss Laurent's attending physician Stated that she probably would be released from the hospital the latter part of this week. Man, Three Children Perish In lowa Fire LA PORTE CITY, lowa (INS)— A 57-year-old railroad section hand was burned to death and three of his children perished today in a fire which destryoed their Laporte City, lowa, residence. He was Burt Smelzer, who died while trying to rescue his six children. The o(her three victims were Glenn, 5, Donna, 8, and Mike, 9. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Liby of Decatur are the parents of a baby girl born Saturday at 12:15 p.m., weighing seven pounds and seven ounces. At 1:16 p.m. Saturday, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sharp of Decatur, weighing eight poiinds and one ounce. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Souder of Geneva Saturday at 11:15 p.m., weighing seven pounds and three ounces. Today at 5:30, Mr. and Mrs. David Hinkle of Fort Wayne became the parenft of a baby boy, weighing six pounds and 15 ounces. Court News Marriage License William Case, 19, Cleveland, 0., and Judith Konclar, 16, Cleveland, O. Estate Cases A petition to sell real estate was filed in the estate of John Bilderback and the notice of intention was ordered issued returnable September 19. David Macklin was appointed guardian ad litem for four minor heirs in the matter. The inventory has been filed in the Hubbard Steiner estate. The estate was valued at $3,081. Final report was filed and approved in the estate of Wilbert Staley. Administrator was ordered discharged. The executor was ordered to make final distribution to heirs in the estate of Hiram C- Wall and incorporate the distribution, report in the final report. Enters Appearance In the petition for a drain filed by John Barger, et al, Hubert McClenahan entered appearance for Floyd Ehrsam and others. Walter H. Gilliom, filed an amended estimate of cost changing the figure from $50,962.50 to $49,408.80. Motion To Quash In the damage suit of Jack Ma 1 han vs Newsom Trucking Co., Inc. et al. Barrett, Barrett and McNagney entered appearance for defendant Dale Grant. Defendant's motion to quash will be argued September 21. Quiet Title In the quiet title suit of Ward Bowman and wife vs Alfred Harrison, et al, defendant Peter Koenig and wife filed a cross complaint in three paragraphs. Cause Continued In the divorce action of June Reidenbach vs Paul Reidenbach, by agreement the cause was continued.

Colorado Girl Is New Miss America Sharon Kay Ritchie U. S. Beauty Queen NEW YORK (INS)—Sharon Kay Ritchie, the girl with the "perfect figure," paid New York a royal visit today as she launched her one year reign as Miss America, the nation’s beauty queen. The auburn haired, 18-year-old Denver co-ed arrived at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest A. Ritchie. She was wearing a black knit dress, a black sailor hat, and white gloves. The second red haired beauty to win the title of the 30-year history of the Atlantic City pageant. Miss Ritchie, stands 5 feet 6, weighs 116, and has a 35-inch bust, 23inch waist and 34-inch hips—what fashion experts call the perfect measurements. The almond eyed college sophomore, whose sister was a second runner up in the Miss United States competition last year, said the girl who keeps calm, cool and collected is the one who wins the coveted crown. "There’s no use getting fussed,” she said. "If you look for the best, you’ll receive the best. If you think success, then success will come to you.” Until she won the crown over 48 other beauties Saturday night, Sharon had some ideas about entering the fashion field. But Sharon has now decided to fulfill "my greatest dream” — an acting career. Before the year is up, she should win some $70,000 in cash and a small fortune in prizes. Man Arrested For Public Intoxication Ira Shaffer proved to be an obliging individual Saturday as far as the city police are concerned. It

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seems that Shaffer was somewhat, under the weather Saturday and where did he go — why right to city hall where he was promptly: arrested for public intoxication and carted off to the Adams county jail. Shaffer will appear in mayor’s*, count later. James L. Martin, Willshire, Ohio, was arrested Sunday for reckless driving on Monroe street. He was fined $5 and costs by justice of the peace, Floyd Hunter. The fine totaled $19.75. PEACHES for Canning. In Tuesday morning. Hammond's Market. 240 N. 13th Street. It Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

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