Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 266, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1955 — Page 3

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11. 1955

ATTEND CONVENTION OF TEMPERANCE UNION Mrs. Dorotha Shady and Mrs. John R. Gage of Decatur were among the delegates who attended the 81st' annual convention of the Indiana Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Peru recently. Re-elected to office for the coming year were Mrs. Herman Stanley, Anderson, president; Mrs. Cleo Parish, Fountain City, vice-presi-dent; Mrs. Paul Halladay, North Manchester, corresponding secretary; Mrs. William Stong, Rossville, recording secretary, and Mrs. Morris Romine, Columbus, treasurer. The two Decatur women report that the following resolutions were adopted at the convention. Whereas; alcohol is classified by scientist as a bahit-formfng, depressant, narcotic drug and, whereas, it is the only narcotic which is licensed for sale in drugstores, grocery stores, etc., be it resolved: “That we request all concerned citizens to join with us in protesting the excessive advertising of alcohol beverages; the serving of such drinks on airplanes, trains and ships since passengers are in limited quarters; that the alcohol content and a warning of its narcotic effect be included in each ad

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for, and on each label of alcoholic beverage, by order of the pure food and diug commission of the United Spates; "That church groups and other civic betterment and Service clubs be aware of the need for total abstinence in order to avoid the threat of the national scourge of alcoholism; that we aid our school teacher, with true facts concerning this national threat; that church leadership be trained regarding the nature and action of alcohol in beverage form; “That the costs of rehabilitating alcoholics be levied on the alcoholic beverage agencies and not on the tax units; that laws and rules be enforced regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages io inebriated customers; that clear view windows' be enforced in Indiana; “We protest the availability of alcoholic beverages in the military areas where ouf youth may learn a tolerance or use of such; "That families be aware that loyalty and pride in our nation must be taught to our youth by law observance; that we are our brother’s helper; that the future of our nation is in the hands of our youth of today; that they need the religious, patrio:ic and moral standards that have made this a great nation under God.’’

COMBINED MEETING IS'HELD BY V. F. W. AUXILIARY Members of the V. F. W. ladies auxiliary held a combined business and social meeting recently. Plans were made for a Christmas party and Mgrjorie Shook was appointed chairman. The group decided to have a chili supper Thursday, November 17, at the post home. Any member wishing to donate toward the supper is asked to contact Mrs. Richard Baker. Following the business meeting, a social hour was enjoyed. Games were played and prizes awarded to Edith Kling, Marjorie Shook, Nellie Jackson, and the door prize was won by Kathryn Birch. Refreshments were then served to the 21 members by the hostesses Bertha Kramer, Gyneth Baker, Agnes Baker, and Anna Myers. The next meeting will be a business meeting. UNIT 43 HOLDS BUSINESS MEETING RECENTLY A business meeting was recently held by the American Legion auxiliary unit’ 43 and in the absence of the president, the first vice-president, Mrs. Wilson Beltz, presided. The meeting opened in regular form and the secretary’s report of the last two meetings was given. Also reports were given by various chairmen on the following: merit, music, past presidents, publicity, girls state, junior auxiliary, and service sales. Special emphasis was placed on music to be used at the meeting. Several songs were sung by the group with Mrs. Harry Stults presiding at the piano. Mrs. Harve Baker and Mrs. T. C. Smith attended the president's and escretary’s conference St Indianapolis last week. The district meeting was held Wednesday at Angola and nine members of the local auxiliary attended. The next meeting will be a social event November 22, at which time the Gold Star mothers will be honored. The Christmas party will be held December .13, with a potluck uspper, program, and 50 cent gift exchange to be featured. NOVEMBER MEETING HELD BY METHODIST W. S. C. S. Organ music by Mrs. Harry Dailey opened the November meeting bf the Methodist W. S. C. S. Thursday. Devotions were given by Mrs. WaUon Maddox, and Mrs. Smith gave the lesson on “Women and the Chutch Throughout The Centuries.” A business meeting followed and Uien refreshments were served in die ladies lounge of the church by the committee including the Mes4dames Iftjbert |V. P. Aobiri- 1 son, Lloyd Ah?, Dtee Fryback, Virgil Krick, Fred Hancher, Martin Miller, and O. K. Baker. SORORITY CHAPTERS HOLD MEETING AT ELKS HOME Epsilon Sigma chapter and Xi Alpha lota exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held the ritual for their new pledges Wednesday evening at the Elks home. The pldeges include Mrs. Ermadean Seltenright, Mrs. Bonnnie Baker, Mrs. Pauline Beery, Mrs. Betty Beal, Mrs. Virginia Brown, and Mrs. Kate Hess. The ritual of jewel degree was held for Mrs. Fetty Faurote and Mrs. Janice Schdlte and the exemplar degree was held for Mrs. Verena Myers. The chapter held a social hour later in the evening at which time games were enjoyed and prizes won by Mrs. Bert Hess. Mrs. Betty Faurote, Mrs. Norma O’Saughnessey and Mrs. Jackie Hakes. Refreshments were then served by Mrs. Virginia Babcock and Mrs. Vera Krugh. KIRKLAND W.C.T.U. HOLDS MEETING RECENTLY —Mrs. Ellis Skiles was recently hostess to the Kirkland W. C. T. U. and the meeting was opened with the song “Count Your Blessings.” Roll call was answered with "something I'm especially thankful for.” Mrs. Edith Hauck gave the scripture lesson and offered prayer. A report of the state convention, which was held at Peru last week, was given by Mrs. D. C. Shady. Plans were made to take Thanksgiving treats to the county home. Mrs. Harvey Haggard, director of flowers missions and relief, asks that each member bring an article of baby clothing to I>e sent for relief, to the December meeting. For the closing, the friendship circle was formed, a hymn was sung, and prayer was offered by Mrs. Ruben Smith. CHAPTERS OF BETA SIGMA PHI HOLD MEETING Members of Delta Lambda and Xi Alpha Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed a dinner at the Fairway restaurant Tuesday evening. Following the dinner at the Fairway restaurant Tuesday evening, to the home of Mrs. Cletus Miller ' wll Relieve Suffering /

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for the remainder of their meeting. A business meeting preceded tlje lesson and the ritual ceremonies. Mt* Jerome president, gave a very interesting account of the state convention meeting at Indianapolis which she attended, stressing the t Value of attendance at such meetings. Following the business meeting, the pledge ritual and ritual of jewels was presented and accepted by Mrs. Harold Sautter, Mrs. Roy Stewart, and Mrs. Bob Beamer. Mrs. Arthur Burris gave two lesions on the subjects “Interpretation of Love and Love’s Miracle In Marriage.*’ At the close of the meeting, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held November 22, At the home of Mrs. Robert Lake with Mrs. William AffOldet a» co-hos-tess. ..MRS. ALVA LAWSON 18 HOSTESS TO MEETING Mrs. Alva Lawson was recently hostess to the regular meeting of the Decatur home demonstration club. The president, Mrs. Grover Levy, presided over the business meeting, at which time plans were made for a Christmas party. The lesson was presented by Mrs. Walter Lister, and Mrs. Clarence Smitley gave the safety lesson. A social hour followed with the following hostesses serving refreshments: Mrs. Alva Buffenbarger, Mrs. Herman Bieberick, Mrs. Robert Drake, Mrs. Lester Cowans, and Mrs. Harry Seitz. Minnie Teepie won the door prize. METHODIST CHURCH IS SCENE OF CLASS MEETING Thursday, the Everready class of the Methodist church met at the church in the lounge. Mrs. N. A. Bixler gave the devotional program and used as her topic “Thanksgiving.” A Thanksgiving contest was held and Mrs. Henry Heller won the prise. A luncheon was served by Mrs. O. K. Baker, Mrs. L. A. Cowens, Mrs. Guy Brown, and Mrs. Virgil Krick. The next meeting will be held December 1, with a 50 cent gift exchange at the home of Mrs. P. W. Robinson at 6:30 o’clock. Quests of the social part of the class are invited to attend. The Gii*i Scout council will meet at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Youth and Community Center in the Girl Scout room. Mrs. Cal Peterson will be hostess to the Ladies Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 O’clock. i A bake sale will be sponsored by the Eastern Star Saturday morning at the Shafer store at 9 o’clock. The Ruth Naomi circle of the Zion E. and R. church will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Friendship Village home demonstration club will meet Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Kimsey school. A birthday auction will be held and hostesses include Mrs. Charles Myers, Mrs. Ivan Fox, Mrs. Fred Freewalt. Mrs. Thurman Wolfe, and Mrs. Harry Workinger. The Do-Your-Best class of the Trinity E. U. B. church will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the church. Hostesses include the Mesdames Blanche Mumma, Anna Myers, and Wilford Ray. Devotions will be given by Mrs. Wilson Reed, special by Mrs. Homer Bittner, and program by Mrs. Marie Deßolt and Mrs. Frank Clingepeel. Rev. and Mrs. Stuart H. Brightwell left today for IndianaoPa. lowa, where they will attend the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Rev. Brightwell's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brightwell. Rev. Elmer Smith of Berne will supply the pulpit both Sunday morning and evening. The Research club will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Mary Jane Saylors. The Root township home demonstration club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock with ®Mrs. Russell Fleming. Mrs. Herman Dierkes will be hos-; teas to the Past Presidents parley of Adams unit 43, Monday evening ( at 8 o’clock. Catholic Ladies of Colum-1 bia will have a potluck supper Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the C. L. of C. hall. The meat| and rolls will be furnished by the committee. j The Root township 4-H achieve-, ment supper will be held Wednesday at 6:30 o’clock at the Monmouth school. Turkey, coffee, and milk will be served by the Farm Bureau. The Rose Garden club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at | thhe home of Mrs. Frank Crist. As- j sistant hostess will be Mrs. L. E. Archbold. The annual 4-H achievement banquet will be held at the Fried-

Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 FRIDAY Union township 4-H achievement night Farm Bureau meeting, Emmanuel Lutheran school, potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. V. potluck supper, post home, 6 p.m. Girl Scout troop four. Youth and Comunity Center, after school. Rummage s)ale, sponsored by W. S. W. S. of Bethany E. U. B. ehurch, Decatur Hatchery. Builders class of Trinity E.U.B. church, church basement, Thanksgiving supper, 5:4>5 p? m. W. S. W. S. of Calvery E. U. B. church, at church, 7:30 p. m. Little Flower study club, Mrs. Mildred Berling, 7:30 p. m. Senior Girl Scout dance session. Youth and Community center, after school. SATURDAY Bake sale, sponsored by Eastern Stars, Shafer, store, 9 a. m. Bake sale, sponsored by Church of God Missionary society, Fire stone store, 9 a. m. Story book hour, public library, 4 p. m. Variety supper and bazaar, sponsored by Zion Lutheran ladies of Schumm, Willshire school cafeteria, 5 to 8 p. m. Bake sale, sponsored by W.B.WJ3. of Bethany E. U. B. church, Decatur Hatchery. SUNDAY Fall festival, chicken supper and baked goods sale, Zion Fried|eim Lutheran church, beginning at 4 p. m. MONDAY Research club, Mrs. Mary Jane Saylors, 2:30 p. m. Past Presidents parley of Adams unit 43, Mrs. Herman Dierkes, 8 p. m. Eureka Temple of Pythian Sisters, roll call and inspection, K. of P. home, 7:30 p. m. Fireman’s auxiliary, Mrs. Jack Rayer, 8 p.m. Junior Women, Miss Gaynel Lankenau, 7:30 p.m. Parent education study group. Monmouth school, 7:30 p. m. Methodist evening circle one, ladles lounge, 8 p.m. Civics department of Woman’s club, Mrs. Frances Ellsworth, 7:45 p. m. TUESDAY Root township home demonstration club, Mrs. Russell Fleming, 1 p. m. Decatur weight reducing club, 1127 Nuttman avenue, 8 p. m. Tri Kappa sorority dinner and chuck wagon party associate members invited, 6:30 p. m., Youth and Community Center. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Mrs. Louis Sheets, 8 p.m. Welcome Wagon club, Mrs. Robert Macklin, 7:30 p. m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, potluck supper, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. ’Rose Garden club, Mrs. Frank Crist, 2 p. m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Miss Helen Wellman, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Girl Shout council, Girl Scout room of Youth and Community Center, 1:30 p„ m. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Cal Peterson, 2:30 p. m. Root township 4-H achievement supper, Monmouth school, 6:30 p.m. “4-H achievement banquet, Friedheim school, potluck supper, 6 pm.

heim school at" 6 o’clock Wednesday, November 16. A potluck supper is being planned and the Farm Bureau will furnish the turkey. All of the Preble township Farm Bureau members are invited to attend. , The Women’s guild of the St. Luke's E. and R. church will hold an all day meeting Thursday. A contest between the blue and the yellow bags was won by. the blue bags, therefore the winners will be entertained by the losers at this meeting. Mrs. Harold Zimmerman will be the leader. We have an Experienced Pharmacist ready to serve you at all times, Modern Facilities, and would like to win your confidence In our Prescription Service.

Ruth Naomi circle of Zion E. and R. church, church, 2 p. in. THURSDAY Friendship Village home demonstration club, Kimsey school, 1:30 p. m. 'Do-Your-Best class of Trinity E. U. B. church, church, 7:30 p. m. G. E. Aeolian Choir rehearsal, 7 p. m., Decatur high school music room. Girl Scouts Brownie troop 20 met at Dincoin school Tuesday. We opened with the Brownie promise and officers were elected as follows: Becky Lord, president; and Sandra Beery, treasurer. Dues were collected and also calendar money. Mrs. Beery closed the meeting with a song. Scribe: Carol Stallbaum Girl Scout troop 16 met Monday evening after school from 4 to 6 p. m. in the Girl Scout room at the Youth and Community Center. Mrs. R. C. Hersh, our troop leader, presided over the meeting and the following officers 7 were elected: Judy Rhodes, president; Brenda Sommer, treasurer. It was decided to have a chili supper and a short meeting Tuesday, November 15. at the Center. We also planned to hold our meeting twice a month. Scribe: Brenda Sommer Brownie troop 25 met on Tuesday. The meeting opened with the salute and promise. Hostess was Linda Kiess. We turned in our calendar money and Mrs. Conrad read the Brownie story. The meeting closed with the Brownie arch. Scribe: Carol Hoverman Brownie troop eight was called to order by Sandy Affolder. Dues jwere collected and then we played upset the fruit basket. Treats were given out by Susan AugusL Scribe: Kathryn Rash Brownie troop 14 met Wednesday in the Methodist church basement. We acted out the playlet “How the Turkey Got His Name.’’ We hope to have our next meeting in the new school, November 30. Glenda Scheiderer served refreshments. Scribe: Janet Fugate Brownie troop 12 met Wednesday at the Lincoln school. The meeting opened with the Brownie promise. Roll call was held and dues were collected. We made favors for our Thanksgiving party next week. We closed With the Brownie song. Scribe: Patricia Heare . A J Trade in a Good Town — Decatur FOOD — Cafeteria Lunch, Traditional New England Dinner. Visit the New England Shops, Methodist Church, November 16th. T

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