Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 293, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1955 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1955

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MERRIER MONDAY’S CLUB HOLDS RECENT MEETING ( The Decernoer meeting of the Merrier Monday's club was held at the hoihe of Mrs. Lores Steury with Mrs. Loren Liechty as cohostess. Thirteen members were present and five new members were welcomed into the club. They are: Mrs. Harvey Landis, Mrs. Charles Sheets, Mrs. Russell Moser, Mrs. Richard BorrJe, and Mrs. Robert Mankey. ' Roll was called and a new constitution watf formed and approved by the members. Mrs. Leroy Kolter led the group with singing Christmas carols followed by the business meeting. The following reported on the meeting held at the officers training school: Mrs- Dale 'Frucht e, Mrs<. Irvin Wontbman, Mrs. Loren Liechty, Mrs. Lores Steury, and Mrs. Junior Arnold. Refreshments were served and a Christmas exchange was enjoyed by all. The January 23 meeting, will be held at the home of MrsDarrell Arnold with Mrs. Richard Conrad as co-hostess. Miss Bertha Landis will give a talk on "How to. Reduce and stay Reduced." CHRISTMAS PARTY IS HELD BY DEMONSTRATION CLUB The Gals and Pals home demonstration club met recently at the home of Mrs. Jack Longenberger for* their Christmas party. The president, Mrs. Charles Morrison, opened the meeting and led the group in repeating the club creed after which t*he business meeting was held. Mrs. Earl Geyer led the group in singing the song pf tHe month Mrs. Harold Shoaf read the "Christmas Story,” and a Christmas poem was given by Mrs. Lowell Noll. Mrs. Theron Fenstermaker held an impressive ceremony on the ins'tallatton of offifcers. Games were played and secret pals were revealed. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the Mesdames Russell Watkins. Harold Shoaf, and Lowell NollCHRISTMAS PARTY IS ENJOYED BY CLUB A 6:30 o'clock turkey dinner and Christmas party was“BSiTTuesilay evening by the Three Link club of the Rebekah lodge at the 1.0.0. F hail. The tables, which were covered with white linen, were decorated with pine wreaths and red candles, with candy canes as favors. Following the Christ-

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i . mas gift exchapge was held. Mrs- ( Nancy Lehgerleh, Clara Meyers, and Clara Drum were in charge of the arangement for the affair. A regular lodge meeting was held at 7:30 o'clock. RESEARCH CLUBS ENJOYB CHRISTMAS TEA MONDAY Mrs. A. R. Holthouse was hostess Monday afternoon to the Research club for their Christmas tea Decorations in keeping with the Christmas season were used throughout. Mrs. Virgil Sexton was program leader and she introduced the Rev. Virgil Sexton, who spoke on his trip to the Holy Land and showed colored slides of the many places known in Bible times or of recent origin. Following the program and a short business meeting, the members were invited into the dining room where refreshments were served from an attractive table. . Those in charge were Mrs. John Doan and her committee, which included Mrs- Henry Heller, Mrs. O. L. Vance, Mrs/c. E. Bell, Mrs. E- C. Filson, and Mrs. E. H. Cook. Sixteen members and one guest were present. GROUP ENJOYS CHRISTMAS PARTY AND DINNER MONDAY The annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange was held Monday evening by the Pythian Sister temple and Needle club, in the Temple dining room. The tables were set in the form of a cross and a small sleigh and candy cane marked each place. A delicious chicken dinner was served by Mrs. Charles Beineke, Mrs. Fredrick Striker, Mrs. William Barber, Mrs- Ed Affr, Mrs. Adam Kunewich, Mrs. Frank Carroll, and Mrs. Bruce Christen. Games were played and prizes were awarded to the winners. A gift exchange was then held- Temple was held after the Christmas party and election of officers took place with the following elected: most excellent chief, Mrs. Asa Pollock; most exfellent senior, Mrs. Charles Beineke; most excellent junior, Mrs. Otto Beehler; manager, Mrs. James Baker; past chief. Mrs, William Barber; protector, Mrs. Adam Kunewich; guard, MrsFredrick Striker; secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Ahr; treasurer, Mrs. Don Jefferies; jtrustee, Mrs, Harvey M. Baker; grand representative, Mrs. Frank Crist; alternate, MrsAsa Pollock; district delegates. Mrs. Martin Weiland and Mrs. Charles Beineke staff cap-

tain, Mrs. Ed Ahr; press correspondent, Mrs. Ed Ahr; and pianist, Mrs. Frank KitsonFamily night will be held by the organization January 2, with a 6 o’clock dinner. The arangement committee includes Air. and Mrs. Frank Kitson, Jerry .Rumple, Hubert Keller, Mrs. Martin Weiland, Mrs. Ed Ahr, Mrs- Frank Crist, and Mrs. Fredrick Striker. MRS. FRED CORAH IS HOSTESS TO PARTY The new home of Mrs. Fred Corah was the scene of the joint Christmas party of the Delta Lambda Phi and Xi Alpha Xi chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, on Tuesday evening. The home was decorated in beautiful Christmas colorings. A short business meeting preceded the social Imur and each chapter contributed to the Girl Scout troop, sponsored by each chapter; the Good Fellows club, and the TB bond. Immediately following the business meeting, a gift exchange was held and games were played. Prizes were awarded to Frances Kane and Nilah Neil. After a short social hour, refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Corah, Mrs. Ziner, Mrs. Fruehte, and-Mrs- Beamer. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 10, at the home of Mrs. Roy Stewart. ROSE GARDEN CLUB MEETS AT MOOBE HOME * The Rose Garden club held their Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the Moose home and a delicious 12 noon dinner was seaved at beautifully decorated tables. Mrs. Grover Levy had charge of the program. Alycia Levy played a number of piano selections and Jean Bedwell presented several accordian numbersMrs. Stuart Brightwell presented the "Christmas Story,” and read a number of Chirstmas poems. The Garden club members then went to the Adams county farm home with gifts for all those who live there and they also sang carols to them. The door prizes were won by Mrs. Pete Butcher and Mrs. Alva Lawson. WILLING WORKERS CLASS HOLDS PARTY MONDAY The Willing Workers class of the Pleasant Mills Methodist ehurch held a party Monday evening at the home pf Mr- and Mrs. Roy Price. The meeting was conducted by the president. Mrs. Leland Ray, after w-hich the group sang several Christmas carols. Mrs. Carl Frey was in charge of devotions. Prayer was offered by- Robert ■ Light and ‘‘Silent Night” was sunt by Mrs, Leland Ray. Mrs- Elmar Golliff, Mrs. Roy Price, and Mrs. Albert Davison. Refreshments were served to the 14 members present by the hostess. - - The Psi lota Xi honorary group will meet with Mrs. A. R. Holthouse Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. — The Decatur weight reducing club will meet at 1127 Nuttman avenue at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening. Rainbow for Girls will have a regular stated meeting Thursday evening at 6:45 o’clock at the Masonic hall. Initiation has been postponed until December 29. The Pleasant Mills Methodist W. S. C. S. will meet Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock in th£ church. A 50 cent gift exchange will be held and all members are urged to attendThe Church Mothers study club will have a children’s party Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Trinity E U. B. church. Corner of Ninth and Madison. Members are asked to bring a 25 cent gift for each child they bring. Mrs. Homer Lower will be hostess to the Decatur Garden club EHEED Tonight & Thursday, « _—. — n | OUR BIG DAYS! I I First Show Tonite at 7 Continuous Thur, from 1:30' BE SURE TO ATTEND! | A- fl Selected bv SEVENTEEN Maga- . zine As Their “Picture of the Month"—Sensational Story of the American G. I, and the Gorgeous Jap Girl! “THREE STRIPES IN THE SUN” Aldo Ray, Mltsuko Kimura ALSO — Shorts 15c -50 c —o Fri. A Sat.—J. Weissmuller. “TARZAN, The Ape Man” —o Sun. A Mon.—Jean Simmons “Girl tn Red Velvet Swing” —-O—O For A Joyous Christmas Give “Happiness Books” 9 Good for Theater Admissions!

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Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:SO p.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 THURSDAY Do-Your-Best class of Trinity E. U. B. church, church, 6 p.m. Lincoln school P.T.A., Christmas program, 7:30 p.m. , Aeolian choir, high school music room, 7 p. m. Kum-Join-Us cass of Mt. Zion U- B. church, class par’y, Charles Wagner, 7:30 p. m. V. F. W. fathers auxiliary, business and social meeting, post home, 8 p. m Rainbow for Girls, regular stated meeting, Masonic hall, <1:46 p. mAdvent vesper at Zion Lutheran church, 7:30 p. m. Friendship Village demonstration club, Kimsey school, 10 am., potr. luck dinner at noon. FRIDAY Rummage sale, sponsored by Eagles auxiliary, Boch building above Pioneer restaurant, 9 to 5:30 p. m. i Methodist W.S.C.S., afternoon and evening circles, church, 7:30 p.m. Philathea class of Baptist Sunday school, church, 6:30 p. m. . Church Mothers study club, children's party, Trinity E. U. B. church, 3:30 p. m Pleasant Mills Methodist W.8.C.5., church, 7:30 p. m. SATURDAY Union Chapel Work and Win class, church basement, 6:30 P.m. Rummage sale, sponsored by Eagles uaxiliary, Boch building above Pioneer restaurant, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. SUNDAY Chridtmlas Cp.ndle llighting and song vesper, Zion Lutheran church. MONDAY Psi lota Xi honorary group, Mrs. A. R. Holthouse, 7:30 p. m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 7:30 p. m. TUESDAY Decatur weight reducing club, 1127 Nuttman avenue, 8 p. m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Homer Lower, 7:30 p. m. Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock A 50 cent gift exchange will be held and members are asked to ’ make Christmas corsages and bring 'them to this meeting. The Friendship Village home will meet Thursday at the Kimsey school in Blue Creek township. The business meeting will begin at, 10 o’clock and a potluck dinner Wilf' be held at noon. Hostesses include the Mesdames Rolla Harry Raudenbush, Paul Wolff, John Wolff, and Ray Mr-Micbel. The Rosary society will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the K. of C- hall. A 50 cent gift exchange will be held. Admitted / Mrs. Orval Habegger, Berne. Dismissed Mrs. Robert Lautzenheiser and baby girl, Geneva; John Vanßuskirk, Monroeville; Mrs. Ernest Sprunger and baby girl, Berne; James and Debbie Cochran, Decatur; Emma Lou Colpaert, Decatur; Fred Steiner, Berne; Mrs. Harry Riesen and baby boy, Portland; Mrs. Oscar Miller and baby boy, Decatur. Dr. and Mrs. James Bixler of Berne are the parents of a baby boy born Monday at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, weighinj?' seven pounds and six ounces and named Matthew James- Mrs. Bixler is the former Alice Yost of this city. ', 28 Beautiful Christinas Cards for only 98c. Kohne Drug Store. • 286 T Traae in a Good Town — Decatur HfSj .... P/ace your Ortfor NOWI HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

Douglas Bernard, > 22, Decatur, was cited Monday by state police, charged with failure to stop at a stop sign on highway 118 -east of Reiffsburgh. He will answer in justice of the peace court. George Heller of Bluffton has been appointed deputy sheriff for Wells county, Sheriff Raymond Durr announced He succeeds Alva Smith, Who has been named chief of police in Bluffton. The Van Wert city council has set March 26 to establish a 4.5 mill levy for the next two years. A similar levy was defeated In the November election and the city has no funds to operate on. The commissioners named in Huntington to recount the votes for mayor concluded their duties Tuesday noon, resulting in favor of Ray Howell, Democrat, ovei DeVon Blackburn, Republican, by 15 votes. Donald Klepper, former Decatur man, was one of the commissioners. Joe Booth of Bluffton was fined SSO and sentenced to jail for 30 days, the latter suspended, for possession and sale of intoxicants without a permitCounty Shrine Club Meets This Evening The 'Adams county Shrine club will hold its annual dinner meeting at 6:30 o’clock this -evening at the Fairway restaurant. Officers

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will be elected for 1966 and club activities will be discussed. HO Attend Building Clinic At Monroe One hundred and ten farm men and women attended the Co-op building clinic at the Co-op building in Monrtfe Monday. A highlight of the meeting was a panel discussion when E. W. Busche, Harry Gerber, Kermit Yoder. Bill Miller and Omer Merriman gave their first hand experience with pole type farm structures. Their experience covered the use of pole type silos, lean-to, machinery centers and corn cribs. ” , County agent Leo Seltenright gave an interesting report on the activities of his office. He also announced the dates for winter extension schools and farmers institutes. A lunch was served at i. .tin ard the meeting closed by serving doughnuts and coffee. Americans drink 125 billion cups of coffee a year. Trade in a Good Towri — Decatur Rub Away — »- '. —

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