Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 281, Decatur, Adams County, 30 November 1955 — Page 3

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DINNER MEETING IS HELD BY MISSIONARY SOCIETY Sixteen women from the Missionary society of the First Baptist church in Decatur attended a dinner meeting evening which was held'at the First Bap-„ tist church in Biuffion. The welcome was presented by Mrs. Irving Trom Bluffton and Mrs. Soldner of Decatur responded Mrs. Carl Hooker, president of the» Bluffton society, presided at the meeting. * Decatur was in charge of devotions and offices of the national board, etafte uoaru, association board, and local church, were thoroughly explained by Mrs. Max Markley of Bluffton. Bluffton presided over a panel discussion and

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buzz session. Mrs. John Mays pf Decatur, was in charge of a drama presented by Decatur. Consecration aervices at the closing portion of the meeting, were led by Mrs. Weldon Soldner of Decatur. , Mrs. Bryce Daniels ia the president of the local society. WEIGHT REDUCING CLUB HOLDS MEETING TUESDAY • The Decatur Weight Reducing club met Tuesday evening and the meeting was opened with the group singing "The More We Get Together,” followed by devotions During the business meeting election of officers was held for the coming year. Members weighed in and dues were collected. It was reported that the members have lost a total of lM pounds in the past seven weeks. All members are urged to atend the December 20 meeting to see who wins the Christmas reward for having lost the most weight. A Christmas gift exchange will also be held at this partyT it was announced that it is no! too late to join this group and if anyone is interested they are ask-* ed to call 3-3084. COUPLE CELEBRATES 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs Roland J. Miller of route five, Decatur, entertained Thanksgiving day with a turkey dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Miller also celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Guests attending included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and daughter Yvonne, Mrs. Vora Krauter, .Mr. and Mrs. Don Krauter, Mr. and Mrs. Max Krauter and daughter Diana, Richard Krauter, all of New Haven; Mr. and Mrs- David Furthmiller and Miss Barbara Zollinger of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mis. Kay Miller of Wren. O.; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lough and daughters Karen and Vicki, and Bryce Miller, ail of DecaturNEEDLE CLUB HOLDS MEETING AFTER TEMPLE MONDAY Twenty-one members were present for the meeting of the Pythian wmetnewtNtfmnrtrtnrwwtfWirtetricwtta'

Sister Needle club, which was held Monday evening after Temple. Dues were collected and plans were made for'the Christmas party. It will be held at the K of P. home, December 1? at 5:46 p. m. The decorating committee includes Vera Barber, Alice Christen, and Mary Ahr- A 50 cent gfft exchange will be featured at the party. The group was then invited ' into the dining room, where the tables were beautifully decorated. The door prize was won by Ahr. Games were played and prizes were awarded to the various winners. FAMILY NIGHT IS HELD TUESDAY AT K. OF P. HOME The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters held a family night last evening at the K. of P. home. A delicious potluck supper was served at 6:30 o'clock to 50 guests and members present. Miss Donna Small played several numbers on the accordion and a group of vocal duets was sung by Karen Corey and Jaralee Magsamen, accompanied on the piano by Sharon Sheets, who also played a few numbers. Jerry Rumple played a number of selections on the piano while a candy walk was enjoyed by the group. Fred Striker and Mrs. Frank Crist won the candy. Miss Linda Pollock received a beautiful hand knit stole as a door prize. Games were played and' prizes were awarded. The ball and tables were beautifully decorated. Those on the entertainment included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kitson, Oren Shultz, Mrs. Asa Pollock. Mrs. William Barber, Mrs. Mary Ahr. and Mrs. Charles Beineke. It was decided to bold a family nigbt once a month. The Decatur Camera club will met at the Youth and Community Center Monday evening at 7:30 O’clock. A Christmas party will be held by the Civic department of the Decatur Monday evening at 7:45 o’clock at the home of Mrs- Ivan Stucky. The Gals and Pals home demonstra:ion club will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Jack Longenberger at 7:30 o’clock. Members are reminded to bring their Christmas gifts for their secret pal. ZtfVKmrwnnnnHcviFinnnfiritinrinr

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The Juniors or the American Legion auxiliary will have their Christmas party and 50 cent gift exchange. Monday evening at 6 o'clock at the Legion home. The Dorcas Sunday school class of the Bethany E- U. B. church will have a Christmas party and potluck supper at t|ie home of Mrs, John C. Spahr, 107 South Seventh street, Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and a 50 cent gif:. Mrs. Roy Fried icy will be hosteas to the Junior Women department of Decatur Woman’s club Monday evening. A 6:30 o’clock potluck supper will he held and a $1 gift exchange. The committee asaistlng the hostess Includes Mrs. David Embler, Miss Ann Smith, and MrsTom Kortenber. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service. The Pocohantas lodge will have a Christmas party at the ball Tuesday evening at 7:30 o clock. A 61 gift exchange will be featured and members are asked to bring a white elephant. The V. F. W. Ladies auxiliary will have a business meeting Monday evening at 8 o clock at the home. ' j The Sacred Heart study club will meet with Mrs. Vera Laurent pf 135 North lfightta Btreet Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock with a potluck supper. Mrs. Roy Kaiver will be hostess Monday evening to the Dramatic department of the Decatur Woman's club at 8 o’clock. The Decatur weight reducing club will meet at 1127 Nuttman avenue Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Harry Dailey was hostess to the Research club Monday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Heller opened the meeting with the club collect and conducted the regular current event session. She then followed with a lesson on Alaska. Refreshments were served by the hostessThe next meeting will be a Christmas story in color, with Mrs. Virgil Sexton as the leader. HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted Mrs. Lake Glendenlng, Geneva; Mrs. Menno Eicher, Berne; Mias Karen Rich, Monroe; Otto BoerHer, Decatur; Harry O. Irwin, Decatur; Master Jerry Ulman, Decatur , esses Dismissed Mrs. Lucy Marth. Decatur; Mrs. Logan Ball and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Lewis Smith and baby boy. Decatur; Miss Sharon Baker, Rockford, O.; Mrs. Wilmer Beihold and baby girl, Decatur; Chester Brandy-1 berry, Decatur; Mra. Gerald J. I Lybarger, Mrs. Frank Lautzenhiser, Monroe; Mrs. Joseph J. Schwartz, Berne. Cub Scout Meeting Thursday Evening Members of the committee for Cub Scout Pack 3001 are reminded of ihe meeting to be held In the Linboln school Thursday, at 7 o’clock, according to the Rev. Ray J. Walther. chairman. RUMMAGE SALE, Friday afternoon and Saturday. Methodist Church basement. Bargains in . Womens and Girls Winter Coats. 280 t 4

PUBLICJ-SALE Saturday Evening December 3, 1955 At 7:30 o’clock Located V/ 2 miles East, of Decatur, Indiana {/i mile North of Hlohway No. 224) t—MERCHANDISE AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS Consisting of: Universal electric sewing machines, Electrolux sweepers, Dormeyer mixers, Hoover steam irons, electric clocks, chinaware, comforters, Indian blankefs, 3-piece luggage sets, electric percolators, electric irons, Ladies purses, Benrus 17 jewel watches, (both ladies and mens); jewelry sets, billfolds, pencil ■ and pen sets, V/o in. electric drills, % in. electric drills, electric hand saws, other miscellaneous tools, all kinds of teddy bears and stuffed dolls, other kinds of dolls, coaster wagons, tricycles, sidewalk bikes, in fact most any item for a practical Christmas gift. All above merchandise is new, directly out of warehouse. Everything is sold with manufacturer’s guarantee. Come out and do your Christmas shopping at your own price. DECATUR SALE BARN h ' ' • _ ,■ ■ ■ , —

Society Items for today’s pub- 1 llcation must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 WEDNESDAY XI Alpha lota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Mra Vernon Krugh, 8 p. m. Bethany Circle of Reformed church, Mrs. Forreit Murray, 7:30 p. m. THURSDAY Advent vespers, 7:30 p. m., Zion Lutheran church. Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, 1 p. m, Rainbow for Girls, Masonic hall, 6:45 p. m. Monroe W. S. C. S., church annex 7:30 p. m , 25-cent gitt exchange. W- 8. W. 8. of Bethany E. U. B. church, general meeting, church basement, JO a m. Aviation Ground school, city hall, 8 p. mWomen of the Moose, Christmas party, Moose home, potluck supper, 6:80 p.m. Pleasant Grove W. M. A., Mrs. Mary Shifferly, 1 p.m. Everready Sunday school class, Christmas dinner, Mrs- W. P. Robinson, 6:30 p. m. Heidelberg class of Zion E. and R. church, Chrißtmas party, 6 p.m. St- Joseph Study Club, Mts. David Bakre, 8:15 p. m. G. E. choir practice, high, school music room, 7 p. m. ' Ladles aid of Union Chapel church, all day, carry-in dinner at noon>. 50 cent gift exchange. FRIDAY Rummage sale, Methodist church basement, afternoon. Work and Win class of Trinity E. U- B. church, at the church, 7:30 p. m. Delta Theta sorority, Mrs. Alice Brewer, 921 Walnut street, 8 p.m. BATURDAY Rummage sale, Methodist church basement. Story book hpur, public library, ip. m- » SUNDAY Zion Lutheran Adult club, Christmas party, carry-in supper, 6 p. mZion Lutheran voters assembly, 1:30 p. m. Girl Scout troop four, high school, 12:30 p. m., attend Christ Child Festival. MONDAY Decatur Camera club, Youth and Community Center, 7:30 p. m. Civic department of Woman’s club, Christmas party, Mrs. Ivan Stucky, 7:45 p. m. • _ ■-* m I Tonight & Thursday ° OUR BIG DAYS! “ I First Show Tonite at 7 Continuous Thurs. from 1:30 I • BE SURE TO ATTEND! _______ -0 Cinemascope & Colorl HUMPHREY BOGART GENE TIERNEY “LEFT HAND OF GOD” Led- J. Cobb, Agnes Moorehead ALSO — Shorts Ibc -50 c t'— i ~2 —o~o Fri. A Sat.—Judy Garland "Wizard of Oz’’ — Color Coming Sun.—Richard Egan "Beven Cities of Gold”

Junior Women depariment of Woman's dub, pot Tuck supper and $1 gift exchange, Mrs. Roy Friedley. 6:'30 p. m. Sacred Heart study club, Mrs. Vera Laurent, 135 N. Bth St., potluck supper, 6:30 p m. Drastic department of Woman’s c)ub, Mrs. Roy Kalver, 8 p- m. V. P- W. Ladles auxiliary, business meeting, 8 p. m., home. Juniors of American Legion auxiliary, Uhrtstmias party, Legion home, 6 p. m. TUESDAY Decatur Weight reducing club, 1127 Nuttman avenue, 8 p. m. Pocohantas lodge, Christmas party, hall, $1 gift exchange, 7:30 P- m „ Dorcas Sund&y school class of Bethany E. U- B. churCfl, Christmas party and potluck supper, Mrs. John C. Spahr, 107 S. 7th St-, 6j30 p. m. Gals and Pals home demonstrate club, Mrs. Jack Longenberger, 7:30 p. m. Girl Scouts Brownie troop 23 met at St. Joseph’s school Tuesday evening. We are sorry to see some of our playmates leave our troop but we sincerely extend a warm welcome to our new members. We drew names for officers and chose Teresa Hetman as president; Marjorie Peterson, vice-president; Lynette Baker, scribe; and Ruth Heiman, treasurer. We made Christmas presidents and closed with “Good Night Brownies. Scribe: Lynette Baker

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