Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 26 November 1955 — Page 3

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Id, 19M

J MISS ELSIE FLORA IS THANKSGIVING BRIDE * Miss Elsie Louise Flora became the bride of William Van Yranken Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the First Presbyterian church at Tulsa, Okla. The Rev. Edmund F. Miller officiated for the doublering ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs- Rober.t Flore of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Vranken of Malverne, Long Island, N. Y. The bride, given in marriage by her father, selected a ballerina length gown of nylon tulle. She wore a tiara of seed pearls and carried a cascade of white mums and stephanotlsThe couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Flora, and guests were seated by Tom Sagami and Bill Sanders. Susan Flora was the flower girl. The reception was held following the ceremony and servers included Mrs. Jacob Fluke of Markle, Miss Rosie Flora of Decatur, and Mrs. Jack Sutton and Mrs- E. N. Locke, both of Tulsa. The couple will reside in Tulsa following a short wedding trip. MIM BARBARA DEITSCH WEDS FRED H. LOEMKER Miss Barbara Ann Deitsch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Deitsch of Decatur, was married, to LT Fred H. Loemker, son of Mrs. E. Loemker of Cleveland, 0., Sunday at 12 o’clock noon. The doublering ceremony took place in chapel of the Methodist church with the Rev. Virgil Sexton officiating The couple was unattended. Miss Deitsch is a graduate of Decatur high school, attended DePauw University and was affiliated with the Alpha Phi sorority. She was employed, as a T. W. A. air- - line hostess for one year. Her, busband is a graduate of Ohio University in Athens, 0., and was affiliated with Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. Lt. Loemker is serving as a pilot with strategic air command at Smoky Hill air base, Salina, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Loemker will reside at Salina. • ADAMS CENTRAL PTA IN RECENT MEETING The Adams Central P. T. A. held their November meeting recently. A welcome was extended to those present by the president, Melvin Liecbty. The invocation was

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given by the Rev. John Mishler. The minutes were read by Mrs. Leroy Cable and the treasurer's report was given by Wendell Miller. Lloyd Byerly, program chairman, introduced principal John O. Reed A panel discussion was held on school problems. Reed introduced the panel of teachers and pupils. The teacher used as their topics "Recreation,” by < John Fruth; “How Can Parents Create Interest in Music in the Home," by Don Ge rig; and “Practical Mathematics,” by Lucille Beavers. Students Richard Kaehr and Jim Fisher reported on the following high school clubs: photo, art, archery, Rekamemoh, pep and mathametics. Earl Montague then presented a lab demonstration. A silver scrool was received by the Adams Central P T. A. ap an achievement award for the year 1964-55. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. FAMILY NIGHT PARTY TO BE HELD TUESDAY The Knights of Pythias'and the Pythian Sisters will have a family night party Tuesday evening at the K. of P. home. There will be a carry-in supper at 6:15 o’clock for all members and their families, followed by entertainment. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and their own tbale serviceThe Pythian Sister Needle club will meet after Temple Monday at the K. of P. home. Hostess include the Mesdames A. R. Ashbaucher, Delton Passwater, and Joseph Hunter. The Ladies Shakespeare club will meet at the home of Mrs. D. B. Erwin Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The Union township home demonstration club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with Mrs. Paul Morgan. Mrs. Thurman Drew will be the assistant hostess. Mrs. Horace Murray will be hostess to the Bethany circle of the Reformed church Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Our Lady of Victory discussion club will meet Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Elmo Miller. The members of the social part of the Everready Sunday school class are holding a Christmas dinner and 50 cent gift exchange at the home of Mrs. W- P. Robinson Thursday at 6:30 o’clock. Reservations are to be in by Tuesday evening, November 29. For reservations call Mrs. Harve Baker or Mrs. Frank Crist. The Historical club will meet with Mrs Mae Butler Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The St. Ambrose study club will meet with Mrs. Bernard Lengerich Tuesday eveninf gt 7:30 o'clock. Mrs Forrest Railing will be hostess to the St. Paul ladies aid all day Wednesday. All members are urged to attend. The St. Vincent DePaul society will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the C. L. of C hall. Memebrs are reminded to bring donations. A social meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the D. A. V. hall. Members are reminded to bring Christmas gifts for the mental health patients. Trade in a Goos Town — Decatur

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Miss Delma Myers Wed This Morning To Patrick Briede This morning at 9 o'clock in the St. Paul of the Cross church at Columbia City, Miss Delma Mae Myers became the bride of Patrick J. Briede- The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. F. Rawley. Mr. and MrsR. H- Myers of 503 West Ellsworth, Street Columbia City, and Mr. and Mrs. -Paul Briede of 509 Jefferson street, Decatur, are the parents of the couple. Two gold vases of large yellow and white Chrysanthemums, adorned the altar of the church. Mrs. Donald Hogan of Warsaw presented the musicale for the ceremony. The bride wore a govfn of chantilly lace and nylon tulle over satin. The molded bodice of lace featured a rolled collar and long tapering sleeves. Self-covered buttons were icentered down the back and the bouffant tulle skirt was banded with scalloped lace. Her fingertip veil of imported illusion was caught to a bandeaux of lace bound with satin and French lace. She carried a colonial bouquet of white pompons. A gown of turquoise crystalette over taffeta was worn by Miss Joan Pickens of Marion, the maid-of-honor. The halter top bodice was covered with a short sleeved shrug and the bouffant waltz-length skirt was gathered at the hipline- Her matching head-band of rhinestone studded velvet leaves was fashioned with a brow veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow and Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 SATURDAY Children of Trinity E. U. B. church, practice for Christmas program, 1:30 p.m., at the church. Story book hour, public library, 4 p. mMONDAY Pythian Sister Needle club, K. of P. home, after Temple. Our Lady of Victory discussion club, Mrs. Elmo Miller, 8 p. mSunshine Girls, K. of P. home, after schoolKirkland township Farm Bureau,potluck supper. Farm Bureau building in Monroe, 6:30 p. m. Pleasant Mills, P- T. A., 7:30 pm..: TUESDAY Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters, family night, carry-in supper, 6:15 p. m. St. Ambrose study club, Mrs. Bernard Lengerich, 7:30 p. m. D- A. V., social meeting, hall, 7: 30 p. m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Mrs. Robert Shraluka, 8 p.m. Eagles auxiliary 2653, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Historical club, Mrs. Mae Butler, 2.30 p. m. St. Vincent DePaul society, C. L. of C. hall, 2 p.m. St. Vincent DePaul society, C. L of C. hall, 2 p. m. St. Paul laries aid, Mrs. Forrest Railing, all day. Bethany circle of Reformed church, Mrs. Horace Murray, 7:30 p. m

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bronze pompons. Richard C. Briede, of Frankfort, attended as best man and guests were seated by Raymond C. Myers, oldest brother of the bride, and Robert P. Briede, oldest brother of ,the bridegroom. The bride's mother was attired in a beige lace over taffeta dress with brown accessories and a corsage of bronze chrysanthemums The bridegroom’s mother ehose a teal blue wool jersey dress with brown accessories. She wore a corsage of yellow and white chrysanthemums. Twenty-two guests attended the wedding breakfast, which was held at the 30 Club in Columbia City. The Precious Blood C. Y. O. club rooms will be the scene of the reception from 2 until 4 o'clock this afternoon. Those serving will be: Mrs. C. W. Baerman, and the Misses Jean Manning, Sally Overmeyer, Janie Wilson, Mary Bonfiglio, Rosemary Hiller. Patricia File bar. an*‘Mary Dormire. ’ <■ For .traveling to Fob dulac, W4s., the new Mrs. Briede chose a burnt orange wool suit with brown soriesThe bride is a graduate of Central Catholic high school and St. Joseph hospital school of nursing. She will be employed at the «Adams county memorial hospital following the honeymoon. The bridegroom was graduated from Decatur Catholic high school and International Business College. He is presently employed at the General Electric company in this city. The couple will reside on route four, Decatur.

Union township home demonstration club, Mrs. Paul Morgan, 1:30 p- m. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. D. B Erwin, 2:30 p. m. THURSDAY Women of the Moose, Christmas party, Moose home, potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Pleasant Grove W. M. A., Mrs. Mary Shlfferly, 1 p.m. Everready Sunday school class," Christmas dinner, Mrs- W. P. Robinson, 6:30 p. m. —a—a—M Admitted Mrs. John J. Schwartz, Berne; Miss Chriatlne Schultz, Decatur; Miss Joan Schultz, Decatur. . Dismissed ~ Larry Dean Nevil, Geneva; Miss Kay Elizabeth Bowman. Decatur; Allen Reitz. Portland; Rose Maria, Reitz. Portland. IRTM <1 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cummings of Des Moines, lowa,, became the parents of a baby girl born Monday, weighing six pounds and 8 H ounces, and named Luann Lee. Mrs. Cummings is the former Betty Roebuck of Pleasant MillsAt the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith of Decatur are the parents of a baby girl born Friday at 2:02 p.m., weighing seven pounds and three ounces. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Logan Ball of Decatur Friday at 8:58 p.m., weighing five pounds and nine ounces. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Teeple and daughters Gladys and Belva, recently returned from a holiday visit in New York City, N. Y. Max Bowman of Dixon, 0., son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bowman of Decatur, bagged a ten point buck deer on his hunting trip at Baldwin, Mich., near his lodge at Big Star lake. It weighed 185 lbs. and was bagged on the first day ot bunting. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer, Los Angeles, and formerly ot Decatur, are visiting relatvies in Decatur. The SeUenneyero arrived Friday night and Will visit here for several days. A meeting has been called for next Tuesday at Berne to elect a hospital board for the new proposed 25-bed hospital to be built at or near there- One of their duties will be to raise the money. Candidates for the job have not been announced yet but will be made known at the coming meeting. Mrs. John J. Schwartz, 82, fell at her home in Monroe township yesterday and is believed to have fractured her hip or leg. She was brought to the Adams county memorial hospital for X-rays and treatment. George W Davis, 29, of Bluffton, made a mistake Thursday evening when driving to bis home on route 4, Bluffton. He made the sheriff, Raymond Durr, drive far over on the berm to keep from being struck, so Davis was promptly arrested and charged with driving under the influence of liquor. Robert Magley of Bluffton will be one of a group of lawyers to appear before the state supreme court to be admitted to the Indiana bar. He passed the examination in October. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Magley, formerly of Decatur. The Studabaker-Packard company has asked its equipment be returned following a strike at the Sheller plant at Portland the pas*, three weeks. It includes molds for steering wheels and wheel trim and other l fixtures. The company is expecting similar demands from Other manufacturers.

Ballots Are Mailed For C. C. Directors Ballots for election of four directors for the Decatur Chamber of Commerce were mailed today by Fred Kolter, secretary. Voting must be completed by Saturday afternoon, December 3, at 5 o’clock. Tom Allwein and Jay Markley are the candidates for one post to represent industry. Two retail division representatives will’ be selected from Martin Sprunger, Louis Jacobs, Bob Eiting and Cliff Brewer. One representative from professions and services will be chosen. The two candidates are A. D. Suttles and Dr. R. E. Allison. The new directors will serve for three years. “Princess” Dress X.r \ A ----- / 1/ A \\ \ v i > /J i k ▲ wW /vH M il I g x I <7 93,9 IP' • 7 12—20 Every fashion-conscious Miss will want to ’‘court’’ this princess frock! It’s s-o-o slenderizing, so flattering to your figure — it’s bound to be a beau-catcher! Back closing, spells fit-perfection. If you wish—contrast collar. Sew it now—love it all season! Pattern 9319: Misses’ Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 takes 4% yards 39-lnch fabric. This easy-to-use pattern gives perfect fit. Complete, illustrated Sew Chart shows you every step. Send Thirty-five cents in coins for this pattern—add 5 cents for each pattern for Ist-class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, care of Decatur Daily Democrat, Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th SL, New York 11, N. Y. Print ■ plainly NAME, ADDRESS with SONE, SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.

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LIBRARY NEWS By the Librarian Book week brought many interesting new books to our shelves, both for children and adults, fiction and non-fiction. Our visitors for open house and during all of book week had an opportunity to see these books on display. Many of them are now ready for circu-' lation. NEW FOUND WORLD by Harold Lamb, published by Doubleday & Co. This books ends with the year 1600, it is primarily concerned with the portion of the new found world that comprises the United States and Canada. It is a swift and vivid narrative of this exciting search —the discovery of America. HENTZ —of things not seen by Harriet H. Houser, published by Macmillan. This is a true story of the author’s son. The Houser family had lived a happy, average life until one day in May 1951 the son, Hentz, dived from a spring-board into water too shallow and was critically injured. Few people have ever recovered from such an injury, yet with incredible determination and courage, Hentz survived. This Is his story as written by his mother. THE ANSWER IS GOD, the story of Dale and Roy ißogers and the miracle that changed their lives. It is written by Elise Miller Davis, published by McGraw-Hill Co. It is a glowing story of their triumphant faith and hope. The author lived with the Rogers family, went with them on tour, became a member of their family In order to write this book. ANDERSONVILLE a novel by MacK inlay Kantor, a Book of the Month for November. This is a novel of one of the njost tragic episodes in American History. The author began his study of Andersonville more than a century ago. It is a mighty novel, telling of the 14,000 men who died there. THE PROPHET by Sholem Asch published by Putnam. With this book the author completes Est cycle of Biblical narrative which began with The Nazarene, continued through the Apostle, Mary and Moses. Mr. Asch is a splendid author and has written a magnificent novel. CASH McCALL a novel by Cameron Hawley who was the author of Executive Suite. This is another story of the business world, a dramatic and exciting story. HER CHRISTMAS AT THE HERMITAGE by Helen Topping Miller is an interesting account of Christmas with IRachel and Andrew Jackson. CONFESSIONS OF FELIX GRULL, CONFIDENCE sMAN a novel by Thomas Mann. The German edition of this boo IC was written in 1921 and first published in English in 1936. Translated from the German by Denver Lindley. This edition has been published by Alfred A. Knopf York. THE CORSAIR by Madeleine Fabiola Kent is a biographical novel of Jean Lafitte, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans. UP HOME by Ardyth Kennelly who was the author of Peaceable Kingdom. Both books are novels of the Mormon life. THE BOND AND THE FREE by Charles Dunscomb. This is a story , of the year 27 A.D. when Lavinia a young 'Roman patrician came to Judea to visit her Aunt Claudia, the wife of Pontius Pilate. This is a historical novel which succeeds in translating into our own lives the feelings and emotions of an earlier time. SONO OF SIXPENCE by Josephine Blackstock published by Follett Book Co. is a story of John Newbery who was the first publisher of children’s books. John Newbery was a country boy who loved books, he went to London and becomes a busy bookseller and then a pulisher of children's books. It ft for this man that the Newbery Award was named. It is given

annually to the best book tot children published during the year. WITH BELLS ON a Christmas story by Katherine Milhous who was the author of the Egg Tree Story. This story tells of the custom in Bethlehem, Penns, of building the Christmas Putz around the Christmas tree. If anyone here has ever planned a “puts” we would be glad to have you come to the library and tell us about it. We would like to fix one here for our Christmas program. / Eisenhower To Talk To Nation Dec. 18 GETTYSBURG, Pa. (INS) —President Eisenhower will talk to the nation briefly from Gettysburg Dec. 18 while lighting a group of Christmas trees in the ellipse behind the White House. He will press a button at his farm home to illuminate the trees, symbolizing Christmas tree-lighting all over the world. Norway Apologizes To Russia For Bombing OSLO, Norway (INS) —Norway has apologized to Russia for a bomb which exploded Friady in the garden of the Sovie embassy in Islo. The bomb smashed windows in the building but reportedly caused no injuries. Norwegian police seized two youths whom they found shooting

CHRISTMAS IN OTHER LANDS NOVEMBER 30, 1955 ANNUAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FAIR FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Decatiir, Indiana You are cordially invited to come, see, and buy from our large variety of booths; home-made mince meat; fruit cakes; plum puddings; rolls; cookies; pies; cakes and nut bread. Also, beautiful fancy and practical aprons; fancy work of all kinds; dolls; surprise gift packages for children; adorable stuffed animals; wooden toys and novelties; peanut brittle and other home-made candies; gifts for children of all ages. You will 'find a wonderful selection of Christmas Gifts. Come early. Prices are reasonable. CAFETERIA LUNCH from 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. Sandwiches, soup, salad, desserts. TURKEY SUPPER with all the trimmings to be served from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. Only $1.25 for Adults and 60c for Children. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Remember The Date I November 30,1955 — ' . I I. U . .. . I.AI. , .Am ,1 ».. ■ ■ Mill .11. | «|l l»l !■■■■ An Hour To Be Remembered... .... for its beauty and peace. So that the final tribute may reflect the true beauty of the life so devotedly lived, we are untiring in our attention to every detail; sympathetic in our understanding of every need. GILLIG & DOAN FUNERAL HOME Phone 3-3314 Decatur, Ind.

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