Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 237, Decatur, Adams County, 8 October 1955 — Page 3

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1955

LADIES AID SOCIETY HOLDS RECENT MEETING The Ladies aid society of the Trinity E. U. B. church met Thursday evening at the church with 17 members and two guest# present. The meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Clarence Drake. Plans were opmpleted to serve the dinner for the W.S.WB. institute at the church Monday. Mrs. Ralph Stevens, Mrs. Frank Cllngenpeel, and Mrs. Tillie Hurst were welcomed Into the society as new members. The hostesses, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Galle Bottner, and Mrs. Frances Bohnke served refreshments to the group. BIRTHDAY PARTY IS HELD FOR MRS. BERTHA GLECKLER A party was held recently for Mrs. Bertha Sleekier in honor of her birthday. Mrs. Gleckler’s home was the scene of the gathering and a carry-in dinner was served to the following guests : Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Minnie Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kilon-

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wits, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edwards and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Margaret Winget, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dudley and granddaughter, all of Fort Wayne; My. and .Mrs. Ivan Rosenberry and daughters, and Earl Shultz of Butler. Mr. apd Mrs. Clifford Hart and granddaughter of Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bonbrake of Huntington: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Myers and daughter, and George Bull of Wren, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Oran Hart of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Moyer and Mr. and Mrs. W, G. Teeple of Decatur: and Mrs. Margie Shaffer and daughter of Monroeville. WESLEY CLASS MEETS THURSDAY EVENING The Wesley class of the Methodist church met Thursday evening for their regular class meeting, which was conducted by the president, Mrs. Lloyd Ahr. The minutes were read "by Mrs. Maynard Hetrick and devotions were given by Mrs. Willard Mcßride. The Rev. Virgil Sexton showed colored slides and presented a talk about a visit to Morocco while he was in the service. The following officers were elected during the meeting: president, Mrs. Dorotha Shady; vice-presi-dent Mrs. Lohnas Mclntosh; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Harold Gay; class secretary, Mrs. Steve Everhart. At .the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ahr, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mcßride, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Everhart, and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Hetrick. The November meeting will not be held due to Spiritual Emphasis Week. MRB. ROMAN SPRUNGER IS HOSTESS TO MEETING Mrs. Roman Sprunger was recently hostess to the Gals and Pals home demonstration club. Each member arHved at the meeting masked and prizes were won by Mrs. Melvin Werling, Mrs. Harvey Jones. Mrs. James Myers, and Mrs. John Johnson. The president, Mrs. Charles Morrison, opened the meeting and scripture was read by Mrs. Lester Brunner. The group will sponsor a bake sale at the Firestone store on October 29. Election of officers was held as follows: president, Mrs. Warren Wolfe; vice-president, Mrs. Lester Brunner; secretary, Mrs. Russell Edgell; assistant secretary,

m -4* H oßh 6Sfw3 wl. dWW Olfbfe BamWl '3lll IL'/’ •■I ~ I p * < . . . J fi Johdr 1 1 & i # I / ... A* r? I MB** lr" I J| ' St r /'I * I i I *' i iUv. i I # i felQi I * * 9HnnHHKi..r.i. I* MR. AND MRS. ALBERT BURKE of route five, Decatur, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary recently with a family dinner at their home. Arrangements of red roses and a decorated wedding cake, a gift from their children, centered the table. They were married at Lima, Ohio, in Septemebr of 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Burke are the parents of 12 children who are: four sons, Adrian and Verlin of Decatur; Jessie of Sturgis, Mich.; Voi\ of Burr Oak, Mich.; eight daughters, Mrs. Doris Daniels, Mrs. Evelyn Brodbeck, Mrs. Marian Mrs. Schwartz, Mrs. r > kalfiierynlscii, all of DecatUr; Mrs. Marjorie Andrews of Fort Wayne; and Mrs. Bonnie Alspaugh of Rockford, Ohio. One daughter. Mrs. Lillian Martin, is deceased. They have 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lyle Bailey; treasurer, Mrs. Gordon Suman; song leader, Mrs. Roman Sprunger; news reporters; Mrs. Harvey Jones and Mrs. John Johnson; and health and safety, Mrs. James Myers.. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Sprunger and Mrs. Brunner at the closer of the meeting. VALPARAISO GUILD TO HOLD MEETING TUESDAY The opening fall meeting of the Decatur circuit chapter of the Valparaiso University guild will be held Tuesday evening at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Union township at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Arthur Schuller will have charge of the devotions. Mrs. Herman Bleeke will preside at the business meeting. Reports from the standing committees will be heard and Mrs. L. (R. Meyer will give a resume of the recent national guild convention held on the Valpo campus. Mrs. Hugh Engle, program chairman, will narrate slides taken on the university. Hostesses tor the meeting will be the Mesiames Theodore Bleeke, Alfred 3rote, Ralph Grote, Edgar Krueckeberg, Lorenz Steele and William Krueckeberg. MONROE W. S. C. S. HOLDS MEETING THURSDAY A meeting was recently held by the Monroe Methodist W.S.C.S. in the church. A piano prelude was presented by Virginia Nussbaum and a duet was sung by Joyce Nussbaum and Clista Fruchte. The lesson was given by Drusilla Hartman. Phyllis Everett sang a solo and a playlet entitled “Vitamins M Christian Literature,”. was given by Cecila Cramer, Clista Fruchte, and Flo Brandt. During the business meeting, which was opened with prayer offered by Gladys Crownover, committees were appointed to pack Christmas boxes for the service men. October 36 will be the date of the silent breakfast at B:3b a. m. In the church annex, followed by the study book group. The meeting was closed with prayer, and refreshments, in keeping with Halloween, were served by the hostesses. ZION E. AND R. BAZAAR TO BE HELD OCT. 29 The Women’s guild of the Zion ' E. and R. church met recently for the October meeting. Mrs. Agnes Yager was in charge of the program which Included singing sever-

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al hymns, and the lesson entitled “Our Common Vocation in the Family.” The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. James Borders, guild president. It was decided to ' sponsor a Brownie troop this year with Mrs. Ray Heller as the troop representative. Reports were given by Mrs. Forest Owens, social service chairman; and Mrs. Adolph Weidler, education chairman, who reminded members to complete their reading pickets. The annual bazaar will be held again this year on Saturday, Oct- , ober 39 with a noon luncheon and evening meal being served. They will also have a candy booth, country pantry, fancy work, and a fish pond. The next meeting will not be held until November 9. Refreshments were served by the committee which includes the Mesdames Ed Borne, James Borders, Albert Brushwiller, Charles ' Brod'beck, Luther Brokaw, and Fred Brokaw. The Kirkland township W.C.T.U. will meet with Mrs. Harvey Haggard Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Mrs. Will Schnepf of route two, Decatur, w7 £e hostess to the all day sewing meeting and potluck dinner of the Zion Lutheran missionary society Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock. The business meeting will begin at 1:30 o’clock. Assisting hostess will be the Mesdames Robert Freeby, Charles Stuckey, Edgar Schmidt and Ed Bauer. The Sunshine Girls will meet Monday evening at 6:15 o’clock at the K. of P. home. All members are urged to attend. The Better Homes demonstration club will meet with Mrs. Ervin Stucky of Monroe, Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. A masquerade party will be featured. OPEN SUNDAYS 8 A. M. to Midnight Cold Cuts - Coffee Olives - Potato Chips Milk * Bread * Cakes EQUITY DAIRY STORE

Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by z 11 a.m. (Saturday SiSO a.m.) Karon Striker Phone 3-2121 SATURDAY Rummage sale, sponsored by Psi lota Xi sorority, southeast corner of Jackson and Second streets, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Rummage Sale, sponsored by Pythian Sisters, all day, K. of P. home. Rummage sale, sponsored by Pythian Sisters, K. of P. home, all day. SUNDAY - N. C. C. W. meeting of district five, St. Rose church, Monroeville, 2 p. m. Zion Lutheran voters' assembly meeting, church, 1:30 p. m. Zioh Lutheran Mission Sunday family pot-luck dinner, 12:15 p. m. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, family picnic, potluck dinner at noon, Monroeville park. Ham supper, bake sale, and bazaar, sponsored by St Peter’s Lutheran church of Fuelling, 4:30 p. m., at school. MONDAY Sunshine Girls, K. of P. borne, important meeting, 6:15 p. m. Ctrl Scot> tifOop four, after school, Youth and Community Center. Dramatic department of Woman's club, Mrs. Paul Rancher, 8 p. m. Art department of Woman’s club, dinner meeting, Mrs. Kenneth Arnold, 6:30 p. m. Music department of Woman’s club, Mrs. Dan Tyndall, 7:30 p. m. Literature department of Woman’s club, Mrs. C. A. Dugan, potluck supper, 6:30 p. m. Decatur Camera club, Youth and Community center, 7:30 p. m. Junior Woman’s department of Decatur Woman's club, Mrs. Floyd Reed, Bp. m. —- —~~ Past Presidents Parley of American Legion auxiliary unit 43, Legion home, 8 p. m. Fireman’s auxiliary, Mrs. Joe Mcßride, 8 p. m. TUESDAY Kirkland township W. G. T. U., Mrs. Harvey Haggard, 1:30 p. m. The N. C. C. W. meeting of district five will be held Sunday at the St. Rose church in Monroeville at 2 o’clock. Girl Scout troop four will meet after school Friday evening at the Youth and Community Center. ———a . The St., Mary's township Farm Bureau meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock at the Bobo school. A very interesting program has been arranged and Rudy Meyer, public relations director of the Indiana department of conservation, will be the guest speaker. Door prizes will be given and gapieg will be played. Refreshments wilt be sreved by the S. and E. leader, Mrs. Richard Mailand. The Church Mothers study club will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Zion E. and R. church. The group will entertain the Berne club and all members are urged to attend. The Salem W. S. W. S. will meet Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with Mrs. Morris Miller. Eighth district Federation of Clubs will hold their convention Tuesday, October 18, at 9:45 a. m. at the Elks lodge in Bluffton. Those desiring to attend may give their reservations to Mrs. Roy Friedley or Mrs. R. C. Hersh not later than October 12. Luncheon tickets are >1.50. Mrs. Glen Mauller will be hostess to the Xi Alpha XI chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock.

I Welcome To The Representatives of District IV of Indiana RURAL YOUTH .... who are meeting today and Sunday at the Decatur Youth and Community Center, we are honored to have you as guests in our city. •■’ ' . - _■ . .. BEFITII (lIUIBER OF MMM 227 N. 2nd St. Phone 3-2604

Better Homes demonstration club, Mrs. Ervin Stucky of .Monroe, masquerade party, 7:30 p. m. St. Mary's township Farm Bureau, Bobo school, 8 p. m. Church Mothers study club, Zion E. and R- church, 8 p. m. Xi Alpha XI chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Mrs. (Glen Mauller. 8 p. m. Valparaiso guild, Immanuel Lutheran church, 8 p m. Fort Wayne district Roadside council, Honeywell memorial building in Wabash, registration begins at 9:80 a. m. Associate chapter of Tri Kappa, Mrs. Walter J. Krick, 7:30 p. m. St. Catherine discussion group, Mrs. Cletus Heimann, 8 p. m. Rose Garden club, Mrs. Robert Gay, 2 p. m. Hagies auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p. m. W. S. W. S. of Trinity church guest night, church parlors, 7:30 p. m.Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F. hall, 7:30 p. m. Kirkland W. C. T. U., Mrs. Harve Haggard, 7:30 p. m. Monmouth P. T. A., school, 7:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY Zion Lutheran missionary society, all day sewing and potluck dinner, Mrs. Will Schnepf, 9:30 p. m. Ruth circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Robert Macklin, 8 p. m. Naomi circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Robert Anderson, 8 p. m. American Legion auxiliary fourth district Past Presidents parley, Rome City, potluck dinner at noon. Ava Maria study club, Mrs. CharTHURBDAY Mary circle of Presbyterian church, church parlor, 2:30 p. m. Martha circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. William Sohrock, 2:30 p. m. Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p. m. American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Home, 8 p. m. Salem W. S. W. S., Mrs. Morris Miller, 1:30 p. m. 4&Joshtal Dismissed Mrs. Jacob K. Hilty and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. Jerry Flueckiger and baby boy, Bluffton; Mrs. Ralph Ross and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. James B. Williams and baby boy, Decatur. Trade in a Good Town — Decatu

HEALING SERVICE TONIGHT 7:30 P. M. f CLOSING DAY OF REVIVAL TOMORROW I SUNDAY SCHOOL RIMBSU W ’ 9:30 jruM'iMM ‘ ■ — WORSHIP F 10:30 EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 7:30 Hear Rev. Franklin Moore, former Decatur boy. with a rich background of thirty years in the ministry. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7th and Marshall Sts.

Jkß I rthTl At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morrison of Decatur are the parents of a baby boy born this morning at 9:06 a. m„ weighing eight pounds and one ounce. Mrs. Charles McCrory and son, Mike, have returned to their home in Terre Haute after vlaltlng Mrs. McCrory's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kirsch, Winchester Road, for the last several days. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Heller will leave tomorrow for a two week’s visit in West Palm Beach, Fla., with Mr. and Mrs. John Shirk. Oscar Ewell, 61, of Preble, changed his plea of not guilty to one of guilty to driving while under the influence of liquor. He was slued 8100 and costs by Judge Byrd at Bluffton and his driving license' was suspended one year. Mrs. Vera Grove, 40, of Warren, rout 2, escaped with bruises and shook when she stepped in the path of a car driven by Charles F. Aspy, 37, of Geneva, at Bluffton. 'Dean Vanover of Wren, 0., had his driver's license suspended for one year. He was charged with passing a school bus by F. Earl Shaffer, juvenile court officer at Van Wert. Mr. and Mrs. G. Remy Blerly attended the Purdue-Wisconsin football game today and will visit with relatives at Lafayette and Monon over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rice of this city are spending a week's vacation at Fort Monmouth, N. J., visiting with their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Rice. RURAL YOUTH (Contlnuea from Page One) recreation and training groups is continuing. Additional rural youth members are expected to arrive later today to attend the district square dance tonight and more program conferences Sunday. If vou have sometnuig to aen or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results. RE - WEAVING • Cigarette Burna • Moth Holes Mrs. Melvin Buuck Poe 1 Long 2 Short on 29

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