Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 290, Decatur, Adams County, 10 December 1955 — Page 3

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— .■■■.■ ■ .I—4. MISS CAROLYN HARRIS IS WED TO THEODORE WEMHOFF This morning at 11 o’clock, Mies Carolyn Harris became the bride of Theodore Wemhoff in a doublering ceremony which took place at the St. Joseph Catholic church in Bluffton, with the Rev. Robert Traub reading the nuptial vows Barents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Harris of route one, Keystone; and Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Wemhoff of 416 Marshall street in Decatur. The bride chose a wool sheath dress of winter white topped with e matching jacket. Her picture brim hat was of white satin, and black shoes and purse completed her enseinble- She wore a corsage of sweetheart roses tied with white satin ribbon. Miss Anita Reynolds, of LinnGrove, attended the bride as maid-of-honor in an Ice blue faille drees with accessories of matching color. Her corsage was an arrangement of yellow roses. Richard E. Brann, of Decatur, attended the bridegroom as best man. The Fairway restaurant- was the scene of a dinner tor the bridal party and immediate members of . the family. For traveling, the new Mrs- Wemhoff chose a charcoal suit with black accessories and her wedding corsage of red roses. For their wedding trip, the couple will go to southern Indiana and Kentucky. The bride is a graduate of Larwill high school and is presently employed as a receptionist at the Caylor-Nickel clinic in Bluffton. Her husband was graduated from Decatur Catholic high school and is employed In the composing room at the Decatur Daily Democrat company. VALPARAISO GUILD ENJOYB CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON bers and guest of the Valparaiso guild enjoyed the Christmas luncheon at St. Peter’s Lutheran church this week. Mrs. Louis Jacobs gave the devotions and Christmas prayer. The tables were beautifully decorated with trees and angel figurines were placed among the evergreen branches centering the tables. Mrs. Herman Bleeke, president, welcomed the guests and members and introduced Mrs; William J. Hoffman, who was in charge of the program. Miss Marlene AIMsoR pf. ,Moproeville gave a dramatic reading "Santa in the Trenches.” She played the "Holy City,” on the accordion and accompanied the group in singing a Christmas carol. Miss Allison

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concluded her program with a drama .lc sketch entitled "A Legend of Christmas.” 1 Mrs. Lawrenee Grote, co-chair-i man with Mrs. Ed Bauer, djstri- ‘ buted the gifts white Ctiirstmas music was played. Assisting the 1 chairmen were the Mesdames Fred ■ Fuelling, Thurman Schieferstein, Fred Droegemueller, Theodore Grotrlan, Fred Crosby, August Bohnkb, L. Ellsworth and Clara Fuelling. I .. ......... , ADAMS CENTRAL TO PRESENT OPERETTA , The Adams Central grade school i will present a 'Christmas operetta "When Toys Come To Life”, DeI cember 19, at 7:30 o’clock in the . Adams Central gymnasium. Nearly 300 children from grades 1-6 will partilpate in the Christr mas program. Speaking parts will be filled by Billy McMillen, Jerry , Rowdon, Paul Ehnsam, Dennis Arnold, Sally and Betsy SchnApf, Diana Roudebush, Brian Schwarts, and Max Beer. The operetta is under the direction of the grade teachers. The committee in charge is composed ' of Martha Habegger, Harriet Mills, , Phyllis Welches, Leo Strahm and Don Gerig. There will be no admission charge. W. 8. W. 8. HOLDB RECENT CHRISTMAS MEETING The W. S. W. S. of the Union Chapel church met Thursday evening at the church for their regular Christmas meeting. Mrs. Lawrence Norris was the program leader, using as her topic “A Christmas Program About Christ, the Head of the Church.” After group singing Mrs. Florence Bauman led the group in prayer. Miss Elisabeth Cramer and Miss Janelie Norris took part in the responsive reading and Connie Folk sang a soloMrs. Lydia Cramer led in the period of prayer. > The playlet "Tea with an Inter- ■ national Committee,” was presented by Mrs. Robert Folk, Mrs. Wilbur Foor, Miss Betty Miller and Miss Janet Brown. Mrs. Donald Smith had charge of the business meeting and the Rev. Lawrence Norris dismissed the meeting with prayer. During the social hour refreshments were served to 16 members ( and 14 guests. The serving table was decorated with Christmas dec- ■ orations. The committee included the Misses Frieda Williamson, Betty Miller, . Veda .Williamson,., an 4. Mrs. Nile Williamson. The next i meeting wil be held at the home of Mrs. Jesse Sheets with Mrs Vincent Barker as the program leader.

MRS. CLIFFORD ROE IS HOSTESS RECENTLY Mrs. Clifford Roe recently entertained the Happy -Homemakers home demonstration club In her new home- The house was decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. The president, Mrs. George Thomas, opened the meeting and led the group in repeating the club creed after which she was in charge of the business. The following ladies were appointed to special offices: cards, gifts, and flowers, Mrs. Wilbur Stanley; devotions, Mrs. Earl Horman; and recreation, Mrs. Clarence MitchelMargaret Parrish gave the story of the song of the month and led the group in singing a number of Christmas carols. Mi’s. Russell Mitchel gave an interesting paper on “Christmas in Other Lands.” Mrs. John Hershey read the "Christmas Story.” Mrs- John Balzell read a poem "Are We Commercializing Christmas too Much?" Prayer was offered by Mrs. Herbert Hawkins. The story, "A Littla Black Lamb,” was told by Mrs. Clarence Mitchel. Games were played, a gift exchange held, and mystery pals revealed. Mrs; Roe, assisted by her daughter Pauline, served lovely refreshments to 20 members, -'tour children, and the following guests: Mrs. Charles Burkhart, Mrs. Grover Wolf, Mrs. Glen Manley, Miss Edna Manley and Mrs. Kneuss. WESLEY CLASS HOLDS RECENT MEETING The Wesley class of the Methodist church met recently In the church lounge- The room was attractively decorated in keeping with the holiday season. The Rev. Virgil Sexton gave the devotions, showed colored elides of the Holy Land, and gave a very interesting talk of his trip to the Holy Land. The president, Mrs. Dortha Shady, conducted the business meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Santa Claus then appeared to distribute the gifts to the 32 members present- Refreshments were then served by the committee including Mr. and Mrs. Dortha Shady, Mr. dan Mrs. Lohnas Mclntosh, Mrs. Nilah Neil, and Mrs. Harold Gay. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB HOLDS RECENT MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Town and Country home demonstration club was held at the home of Mrs- Louis Rumschlag Thursday afternoon. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Leo Teeple. The singing of the song of the month and a reading entitled "Mother’s Christmas,” was given by Mrs. Elmo Miller. :■ >’ ' ” Hostesses” included Mrs Ldais Rumschlag, Mrs. William Keller, Mrs. Herman Heimann, and Mrs. Ervie Elzey. The next meeting will be held on January 12. There were 15 members and one child presentEMBLEM CLUB ENJOYS CHRISTMAS PARTY Members of the Emblem club enjoyUd . a potluck supper and Christmas party at the Elks home Thursday evening. The entertaining rooms and tables were decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Mrs. L. A. Holthouse presented a musical program featuring a vocal solo by Mrs- Henry Neireiter and a vocal and saxaphone solo was presented by Jerry Kaehr. A chorus consisting of Jim Corah, Ronnie Feller, Jerry Kaehr, Karen Robinson, Judy Stauffer, Jane Uhrick, and Sara Eichenauer presented several vocal selections. Prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Kelley, Mrs. •Francis Eady, and Mrs. L A- Holthouse. 4 During the business meeting, the members made a contribution to the (Good Fellows club and the Adams county TB association. Hostesses for the evening included Mrs. Eugene Durkin, Mrs. L. A. Hothouse, Miss Jane Kleinhenz, and Miss Ethel KleinhenzSALEM W. 8. C. S. ENTERTAIN HUSBANDS AT DINNER The Salem Methodist W. S. C. S. entertained their busbands with a dinner in the church basement

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ltez£l Society Item* for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 8:|O a.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 SATURDAY ' Story book hour, public library, 4 p. m. Rummage sale, sponsored by Eagles auxiliary, second Door of Eagles building. SUNDAY Past Presidents Parley, of American Legion auxiliary, family Christmas dinner, 5:39 p. m., Legion halt Sunshine Girls, inspection, K. of P. home, 1 p.m., Pythian Sisters invited. Ruralistle study club, Mrs. Fred Ulman, Christmas party, 8 p m. MONDAY Christmas program, presented by Music department of Decatur Woman's club, Zion E. and R. church, 7:45 p. mAcademy of Friendship, Christmas party, potluck supper, 6 p. m. Research club, Christmas party, Mrs. A. R. Holthouse, 2:30 p. m. Ladies Fireman’s auxiliary, Christmas supper, Fairway restaurant, 6:30 p- in., meet at Fire station, 6 p. m. Pythian Sisters and Needle club, Christmas party and supper, K. of P. home, 5:45 p. m. Our Lady of Lourdes study club, Christmas party, Mrs. Arthur Myers, 7: 30 p. m. Welcome Wagon club, Mrs. M. C. Seiling, 81 gift exchange, 7:30 p. m. Bobo Community organization, Bobo school, carry-in supper, 6:30 p. m. TUESDAY St. Mary’s township Farm Bureau, Bobo school, 50 cent gift exchange, 7:30 p. m. Rebekah lodge, regular meeting, I. 0. O. F. hall, 7:30 p. m. Three Link club of Rebekah lodge, turkey dinner and Christmas exchange, J. O. O. F. hall, 6:30 ; n. m. . _ - Church Mothers study club. Mrs. Winston Rawley, 8 p. m. 50 cent gift exchange. Delta Theta Tau sorority, Christmas party and >1 gift exchange, Rosemary Spangler, 8 p. m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Preble restaurant, 6:30 p. m. Dutiful Daughters class of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs- Brice Roop, 6:15 o’clock, carry-in supper, 50 cent gift exchange. Root township home demonstration club, Mrs. Dale Moses, Christmas party, 10 a. m.» carry-in dinner at noon. .. Eagles Auxiliary, Christmas party, 6:30 p. m., 81 gift exchange, Eagles hall. Delta Lambda and Xi Alpha Xi chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, Christmas party, Mrs. Fred Corah, 212 Llmberlost trail, 8 p. m- • Monroe Better Homes demonstration club, Mrs Clifford Essex, 7:30 p. m. Kirkland W. C T. U„ Mrs. Oscar Geisel, 1:30 p. m. Rose Garden club, gift exchange and dinner. Moose home, 12 noon. American Legion auxiliary« Christmas party, potluck supper. Legion home, 6:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY Women’s association of Presbytreian church, church parlors, 8 p. m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society, Christmas dessert party, parish hall, 1:30 p. m. Ladles Shakespeare club, Mrs. Fred Smith, 2:30 p. m. Thursday- The program of the society was held in the afternoon with Mrs. Merle Riley giving the devotions. The lesson "We Would See Jesus Today,” was presented by Mrs. Oscar Young, Mrs. Roy Mil,er, Mrs- Charles Burkhart, Mrs. Maurice Miller, and Mrs. Ronald Bryan. "Keeping Christmas” was given by Mrs. Floyd Meyer and the world outlook was reviewed by Mrs. Elisha Merriman. Mrs. Austin Merriman gave the Methodist woman. The closing prayer was given by Mrs. Lawrenee CarverThe St. Mary's township Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Bobo school. A 50 cent gfit exchange will be held. A surprise baby shower was given by Mrs- Rogeir Fruchte In honor of Mrs. Kenneth Singleton Thursday evening. Refreshments were served and a green and yellow color scheme was used. Those attending included the Mesdames Eli Diaz, Riley Vian, Max Andrews, and the Missed Bonnie Simons, and Rheta Butcher. , The Rebekah lodge will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock in the I. O. O. F. hall. The Three Link club of the Rebekah lodge will have their annual turkey dinner and Christmas gift exchange in thg. I- O. O. F. hall Tuesday evening beginning with the dinner at 6:30 o’clock. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table perries. The meat, rolls and coffee will be

furnished. A 50 cent gift exchange i will be held following the dinner.' Mrs. Nancy Lengerich is chairman of the following arrangements committee: Clara Meyers, Clara Drum, AnoU Crist, and Anng Hancher. A social meeting and Christmas party of the Delta Lambda and XI Alpha Xi chapters of Beta Sigma Phi will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Corah, 212 Llmberlost trail, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Mra Corah will be assisted by Mrs. Clarence Ziner, Mrs. J. Fred Fruchte, and Mrs. Bob Beamer. The Dutiful Daughters class of the Bethany E. U. B- church will m*et Tuesday evening at 6:15 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Brice Roop for a Christmas party and 50cent gift exchange. A carry-in dinner will be featured and member* are asked to bring their own table service. Assistant hostesses will be (Mrs. Fred D- (McConnell and Mrs. Deane Byerly. The Monroe Better homes demonstration chib will meet Tuesday, evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Clifford Essex. Co-hostess-es will be Mrs- Lee Parrish and Mrs. Glen Stuckey. Capsule friends #lll be revealed at this meeting and a white elephant gift exchange will be held. 4 . Mrs. Oscar Geisel will be hostess to the Kirkland W. C. T. U Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Members are asked to bring an article of baby clothing for relief. The Rose Garden club will have a 50 cent gift exchange and dinner Tuesday at 12 noon at the Moose home. Those not able to attend are asked to notify Mrs- Bert Haley. The American Legion auxiliary will have a Christmas party Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock. A potluck supper will be featured and the rolls and coffee will be furnished- Members are asked to bring tbeir own table Service and a 50 cent gift. The Ladies Shakespeare club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Smith. A potluck Christmas dinner was held by the Women's society of the United Brethren church recently. The rooms and tables were decorated in keeping with the Christmas motif. The devotional program was led by Mrs. Jessie Diehl and the Christmas story was read consecutively. The president, Mrs. Parker', directed the business session during which plans were made for a gift sale to be held December 16 and 17, at the South End grocery on Winchester street At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mr. and Mrs- Daniel D. Schwartz of Berne are the parents of a baby girl born Friday at 9:05 p. m., weighing seven pounds and three ounces. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Huffman of Hoagland Friday at U2:SU p- m., weighing seven pounds and five ounces. Friday at 3:19 p. m., a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Johuson of Decatur, weighing sevei) pounds and 11 ounces. AJojmtal F Lloyd Gibson, Hoagland; baby Stanley Rayer, Convoy, O-; Mrs. Eva Ray, Willshire, O.; Chester Michaud, Berne. Dlemissed IMtem Carl Lichtenberger and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Jim Leh man and baby girl, Bluffton; baby Stanley Rayer, Convoy, O. r - f The Salvation Army's "antisuicide service,” established In Great Britain six years ago has helped back to normalcy about 50 per cent of those w-ho tried to take their lives. Os the other 50 per cent, 35 per cent were mental cases who could not be aided. The Salvation Army has 27,00(7 full-time worker*, in eighty-one countries. If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results. „ ... ... . ... - — '■

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I LIBRARY NEWS By the Librarian AN EPISODE OF SPARROWS by Rumer Godden, Book of the Month for November. This author has been writing stories and poems since she was eight years old. Her first novel was published in 1936. She also writes books for children. This book is the story of a lonely little girl living in a London street. One day she found some flower seeds and after much difficulty she made a garden. The navel is a blend of pathos and humor filled with warm sympathy for poor people struggling to live in spite of the discouragements of poverty and age; ROY ROGERS. KING OF THE COWBOYS by Frank Rasky. This is the only full length biography of the most popular cowboy in the world This is the story of a man who loves children and animals and honestly believes in »the Tower of prayer. It is a book that boys and girls, and grown ups ' will want to read. WE DIE ALONE by David Howarth, published by Macmillan, Book of the Month for November. It is the amazing story of Jan Baalsrud, a Norwegian saboteur during the winter of 1943. After the war the author visited Jan Baalsrud and they went together tn northern Norway to piece together this exciting story. This book relates how it happened, it is not an invention of the author. NEVER TOO YOUNG TO EARN by Adrian A. Paradis. This is a book that will be wel- ( corned by all high school girls for it tells them many ways to earn extra money. URANIUM AND OTHER MIRACLE METALS by Fred Relmfeld. The concise story of uranium is told in this book in a clear and interesting way. What uran; ium is, where it is found and mined, how it is used. A book for young people and all interested in this atomic age. AMERICAN HERITAGE, Vol. 7, for December 1955. If you have i not been reading the copies of this interesting magazine you have missed some fine books. It is published every two months by the American Heritage company. ONE THOUSAND CHRISTMAS BEARDS by Roger Duvoisin is the interesting story of how the . real Santa became angry when he met so many people with red suits like his. Then he realized they were all trying to help him for he could not be every place at one time and all ends happily. ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS by Maymie R. Krythe published last year is one of the best books to give the origin of the Christmas songs and legends. Each chapter has the title of a Christmas song < and tells some custom or legend ■ that the title symbolizes. ... The custom of having a crib or Creche in the home or church began with the Christmas festival in the year 354. But it was not until 1223 that it was given to the world in a tangible form. It was good St. Francis of Assisi known as "The Little Brother of Mankind” who decided to humanize the Christmas story so that all could understand it. For in those days there were few books and very few people could read. Tradition tells us this first enactment of the Christmas story book took place in a cave on the hill above Greccio. There were crowds of worshipers present to see this unusual way of teaching i the Bible. And that day St. Fran- j cis begged his listeners to put i all hatred from their hearts, and I to think only of peace at this j Christmas season. He led the ■ people in song and so there, too, j the first Christmas carols were I sung. The custom spread over j Italy and to many of the countries • of Europe and to England. The i German people called the manger , scene the “Krippe;” the French ( boys and girls celebrate around “the creche;” the Spanish chil- , dren rejoice around “the naci- > miento;” many of the people call ( it simply “the Nativity scene.” But it was the Moravians, a Protestant sect from Bohemia who brought the old world custom to Pennsylvania and observed the custom of “the Putz.” It Is from the German word Putzen, mean Ing to ..decorate. A~Putz is an adaption of the Christmas crib—a miniature picturizatlon of every detail of the Nativity scene, but it includes a whole landscape of sheep, ’ camels, cattle, buildings aud a subordinated Christmas tree. In Bethlehem, Pa., the Com

munity Putz is displayed daily from December 16 to January 2. Dr. A. D. Thailer wrote Ift Think magazine this interesting description: The Putz is a form of poetry, for though it is not written . with ink on paper nor painted with pigments on canvas it I* worked out with carved wood, moss and tinsel into a picture. It is het unusual to find little carved figures that have appealed year after year for three quarters of a century. It would be a great disappointment not to find them on the Putz." Bo the carved figures have a special significance and are especially loved for they , represent the parent work of some member of the family. Some of the loveliest Christmas stories are of the wood carvers working on the figures of the Nativity scerte. The custom of the Christmas crib has spread all over this country and in many homes parents are starting the Christmas Nativity scene to inspire the children to feel more deeply the significance of the birth of Christ. And around every Nativity scene on Christmas Eve the Christmas carols will be sung. Girl Scouts Brownie troop 12 met at the Lincoln school Wednesday afternoon. We opened with the Brownie promise. Roll was called and dues were collected. We worked on our mothers’ and fathers’ Christmas gifts- We are going to have a 23 cent gift exchange next week. Games were played and we closed with the Brownie song. Scribe: Patrlca Gayle Heare Decatur Girl Scout troop two met Tuesday. We made our mothers’ Christmas presents. The next meeting will be December 20, at rthe Trinity E. U. B- church. Members bring a 25 cent gift. Scribe: Elaine Cochran Some 10,000 balloons bearing Bible portions and Christian tracts floated across the iron curtain recently, the first of 100,000 “Bible balloons” scheduled to be launched this year. Called Gospel Airlift, the project is sponsored by the International Council of Christian Churches. This is its third year of operation. * Trade in a Good Town — Decatur

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