Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 283, Decatur, Adams County, 2 December 1955 — Page 3

FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1955 „

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EAGLES AUXILIARY COMPLETE PLANS FOR DISTRICT MEET -The Eagles auxiliary 2653 met recently and plans were made for the district meeting to be held Saturday at 2 o’clock at the Eagles hall. Plans were also made for a rummage sale to be conducted by the auxiliary, with Mrs. Robert Witham in charge. The date and place will be announced later. The ladies auxiliary completed plans for their Christmas party, which will be held December 13, at 7 o’clock. Each member is asked * to bring a gift and a covered dish. The next regular meeting will be held December 6, at 8 o’clock. —4 TO BE AVAILABLE AT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Three popular toon uuoths at the Zion Lutheran Christmas festival will be located in one of the upper classrooms of the parish hall. They will be open to the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. William Schnepf, Mrs. Lloyd Bowman, and Mrs. Otto Spiegel will

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have charge of the baked goods. The market booth, which features produce items, canned specialties, etc., will have Mrs. Richard Mailand as its chairman, assisted by Mrs. Walter Buettner and Mrs. Carl Smith. Mrs. Luella Ellsworth and Mrs. Norman Geiger will arrange the , candies, popcorn balls, etc., for , sale. The public is invited to attend this festival. MRS. PAUL MORGAN IS HOSTESS TO MEETING The Union township home demonstration club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Paul Morgan, with Mrs. Thurman Drew as the assisting hos:ess. Mrs. Thearl Stults had charge of the meeting and Mrs. Marion Stults offered prayer. “Interior. Wall Finishes” was the lesson presented by Mrs. Donald Smith* add Mrs. Nellie Price. The safety lesson, “A New Baby Joins the Family,” was given by Mrs. Chalmer Barkley. Mrs- Ivan Barkley read the secretary's repor and called the roll. Mrs. Stults appointed the following committees for the coming ‘ year: fill-in club books, Mrs. Hugh Nidlinger, Mrs. Warren Nidlinger and Mrs- Leo Workinger; flower committee, Mrs. Bertha Gleckler and Mrs. Marion Stults; membership, Mrs. Harvey Koos and Mrs. Archie Smitley; program, Mrs. Rolland Gilliom and Mrs, Glen i Roughia; and song leader, Mrs Earl Chase. The next meeting will be held at the Youth and Community Center with a 50 cent gift exchange. Hostesses include Mrs. Alfred (Grote, i Mrs. Margie Shaffer and Mrs. Ar- i chie Smitley. The meeting was closed with the club creed- Delicious refreshments were served to 16 adults and four children- present; tjy ‘'Morgan '"j and Mrs. Drew. BIRTHDAY DINNER IS HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON Sunday. November 27, a turkey dinner was held at the August 1 Bohnke residence honoring Mr. Bohnke on his 83rd birthday, and 1 also the birthday of Thurman Schieferstein. The immediate families and a few friends were present. Those attending included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thieme and son, Mr and; Mrs. Simon Thieme and fam-

ily, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Aumann and family, Mr. and Mrs. Delma Thieme and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Peterson, Mrs. .August Bohnke, and Mrs. T. Schieferstein and fam; ily of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs- Otto Etzler and family of Lima, O.; Miss Marguerite Etxler and James Boerger of Fort Wayne. Afternqop guests were: M£ and Mrs. Robert Etxler and daughter of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Kenneth Etzler of Lima; and Miss Helen Bremer of New Haven- Unable to attend the celebration were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graf: and daughter Louann of Arcola. UNION CHAPEL LADIES AID HOLD CHRISTMAS MEETING Group singing and a scripture lesson by Mrs. C. O. Brown opened the annual Christmas meeting of the Union Chapel Ladies aid recently- Mrs. Martin Sprunger led the club in prayer and readings pertaining to Christmas were presented by Mns. Amml Miller and Mrs. Omer Merriman. A candlelight service was presented by eight ladies, using portions of scripture as the background. The program closed by group singing. The business session was conducted by the president, Mrs. Harvey -Koos Roll call was answered by the 14 members present. It was agreed to meet December 15, for 'sewing and quilting with a sack lunch at the noon hour. Final plans were made for the church family nigjit which will be Wednesday, December 14, with a carry-in supper at 6:30 o’clock. The following committees were appointed: dining room, Mrs. Ajnmi Miller, Mrs. Omer Merriman, and Mrs. C- O. Brown; kitchen, Mrs. Glen Roughia, Mrs. John Walters, and Mrs. Harvey Koos. The closing prayer was given by Mrs- Charles Burrell. A Christmas exchange was then enjoyed by the group. The primary and junior departments of the Bethany E. U- B. church will rehearse for their Christmas program Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the church. The Mt Pleasant W. St C. S. will meet Thursday at 11:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Florence Susdorf. A potluck dinner will be served and a gift exchange will be featured. The Music department of the Decatur Woman’s club will meet Monday evening at 6:30 o’clock with Mrs- Walter Krick. This will be a carry-in dinner and Christmas party. Members are asked to bring their own table service. ” The Delta Theta Tau Sorority will meet Tuesday evening at 8 O’clock with Mrs. Alice Brewer, 921 Walnut street, instead of tonight as previously announced. The December meeting of the Salem Methodist W. S. C- S. will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 o’clock. A potluck dinner will be served at noon and a 50 cent gift exchange will be held. The Music department of the Decatur Woman’s club will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Walter Krick. A gift exchange and potluck supper will be featured. The Adams county chorus will have their annual Christmas party at the Geneva high school, Monday evening at 6 o’clock. A potluck supper and $1 gift exchange will be featured. The Order of the Eastern Star will hold the regular stated meeting Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock- in the M asonie hall. The -meeting will be followed by a Christmas party and 50 cent gift exchange. ■=—- — I Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schladenhauf- 1 fen of route two, Decatur, will ob-

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Ask Donations For Vera Cruz School Funds Needed For Opportunity School A shortage of funds has prompted an appeal for local donations to the opportunity school at Vera Cruz. The money ia badly needed to continue the work of the school, which provides special tutoring for retarded students. The school enables many of its pupils to return to the regular public school system after a year or more es special teaching. At the present time 20 boys and girls from Adams and Wells counties are enrolled at the schooL Beginning Jan. 1, 1956, the opportunity school will receive 80 percent of its operational costs from the state of Indiana. The balance will come from local donations. Announcement has been made that the funds for operating the school are now very low and community help from both Adams and Wells counties is urgently needed. Any person or organization in Adams county desiring to assist in the program of the school is asked to send their donations to Elmer Isch of Bluffton route four, who serves as the school treasurer. Wells county donations will be sent to Opportunity School, Box 8, Bluffton. serve their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, December 10- The couple has resided on their farm in Kirkland township for 45 years. They have eight living children and 16 grandchildren. Their daughter, Mrs. Edith Stultz and family, reside with Mr. and Mrs. Schladenhauffen. Mrs. D. B. Erwin was hostess to the Ladies Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon. Miss Bertha Peterson, leader, gave a very interesting paper on South American heroes. During the social hour, delicious candies were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Smith, at the regular hour instead of the Christmas dinner. The Great Books discussion group will meet at the public library Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. The children’s Christmas program practice will be held at the Nuttman Avenue U. B. church Saturday at 1:30 o’clock. The Parent and Education study group will meet Monday evening' at 7:30 o’clock at the Monmouth school. Anyone having gifts for the mental patients are asked to bring them to this meeting. Girl Scouts Brownie tropo 25 met Tuesday.’ The hostess was Linda Friedley. We played games and made Christmas decorations. The meeting was closed with "Good Night Brownies.” • Brownie troop three met at the Lincoln school. Roll was called and dues were collected. Names were drawn for our Christmas party. Scribe: Patricia Hooper. For unusual gifts, delicious holiday pastries, tempting candies, visit the Christmas Festival Booths, Zion. Lutheran Parish Hall, Wednesday, December 7. Noon Lunch, Evening Supper. Opens at 11 o’clock. You are welcome. It Fairbanks—ln February 1947 it was 82 degrees below zero as registered at Snag airport in the Yukon, one of the lowest marks in American records.

ISB3 Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 ..ml (Saturday 8:30 a.m.) Karen Striker Phono 52121 * FRIDAY Rummage sale, Methodist church basement, afternoon. Work and Win class of Trinity E. U- B. church, at the church, 7:30 p. m. SATURDAY Primary and junior departments of Bethany E. U. B. church, Christmas program rehearsal, church. 1:34 p.m. Children’s Christmas program practice, Nuttman Avenue U. B. | church, 1:30 p.m. Cake sale, sponsored by circle four of Methodist church, auction barn, evening. Rummage sale, Methodist church basement. Story book hour, public library, 4 p. mSUNDAY Zion Lutheran Adult club, Christmas party, carry-in supper, 6 p. m Zion Lutheran voters assembly, 1:30 p. m. Girl Scout troop four, high school, 13:30 p. m., attend Christ Child Festival. MONDAY Music department of Woman’s club, Mt< Walter Krick, 6:30 p. m., carry-in dinner and Christmas party. Music department of Decatur Woman’s club, 6:30 pjn., Mrs. Walter Krick. Adams county chorus, Christmas party, potluck supper, gift exchange, Geneva high school, 6 p.m. Parent and Education sutdy group, Monmouth school, 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima discussion club, Ethel Kleinhenz, 8 p. m. Willing Workers class of Robo U- B. church, Bobo school, Christmas party and gift exchange, 6:30 . p,m. , —■ —- -j Literature department of Woman’s club, Mrs. Myrtle Filson, I 7:45 p. mArt department of Woman’s club, j Mrs. Homer Lower, 7:30 p. m. 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. Junior Women department of ! Woman’s club, potluck supper and I 31 gift exchange, Mrs. Roy Fried- ! ley, 6:30 p. m. Sacred Heart study club, Mrs. Vera Laurent, 135 N. Bth St., pot- ' luck supper, 6:30 p- m. Draatic department of Woman’s dlub; Mrs. Roy Kalver, 8 p- m. V. F. W. Ladies auxiliary, business meeting, 8 p. m., home. Juniors of American Legion auxiliary, Chris: mas party, Legion home, 5 p. m. TUESDAY Delta Theta sorority, Mrs. Alice ■ Brewer, 921 Walnut street, 8 p.m. Catholic Ladles of Columbia, businefi meeting, C L. of C. hail, 7:30 p. m. Decatur Weight reducing club, 1127 Nuttman avenue, 8 p. m. Pocohantas lodge, Christmas party, hall, Ji gift exchange, 7:30 p. m. Dorcas Sunday school class of Bethany E. U- B, church, Christmas party and potluck supper, Mrs. John C. Spahr, 107 S. 7th St-, 6:30 p. m. Gals and Pals home demonstration club, Mrs. Jack Longenberger, 7:30 p. m. Happy Homemakers home demonstration club, Christmas party, Mrs. Clifford Roe, 7:30 p.m., secret pals to revealed. Tri Kappa, Youth and Community "Center, 7:30 p. m. Kum-Join-Us class of Bethany E. U. B. church, Christmas party and carry-in supper, church basement, 6:80 p. m. Decatur circuit chapter of Valparaiso guild, Christmas luncheon, MEN’S SET 2’ 00 Ux A gift that pays a compliment to the well-groomed man: soothing, cooling, invigorating Old Spice After Shave Lotion and dean, fresh Old Spice Cologne to complete his top-notch grooming. SMITH DRUG CO.

12 noon, St. , Peter’s Lutheran churchLoyal Daughters class of Bethany B. U. B. church will have a Christmas party. Mrs. George Hamma, potluck supper and gift exchange, 6:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY . , Psi lota Xi sorority, business 1 meeting, Youth and Community Center, 8 p.m. Zion Lutheran Christmas festival, lunch, supper, booths, parish : Jjall, beginning at 11 a.m. THURSDAY Great Books discussion group, j publie library, 8 p.m. O.E.S. stated meeting. Masonic ! hall, 7:30 p.m., 50 cent gift ex- ; change. Salem Methodist W. S. C- S., ; church, potluck dinner and gift ! exchange, 10:30 a. m. Mt. Pleasant W. S. C- S., Mrs. ! . Florence Susdorf, Christmas par- ; I ty, gift exchange, potluck dinner, i , .: :30 a. m. : At the Adams county memorial j hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Knudson of Decatur are the parents of a baby ! girl born today at 8:55 a.m., weigh- J ing seven pounds and four ounces. ! j i V ll ; Admitted Miss Mary Angela Wagner, Mon- ? roeville; Mrs. Leroy Kolter, Deca- i tur. Dismissed i Mrs. Harold Schumm and baby j boy, Rockford, O.; Mrs. Walter i Farrar, Geneva; Mrs. Allai Kersh- 1

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RUMMAGE SALE, Friday afternoon and Saturday. Methodist Church basement. Bargains in Womens and Girls Winter Coats. 280 t<