Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1955 — Page 3

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1959

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRESENTED BY PTA * A capacity audience enjoyed the Christmas program of the Lincoln school PTA last night, directed by Miss Helen Hau bold The Lin-

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coin choir, composed of the music students from the 6th and 7th j grades, sang, a narrator read stori lea and incidents pertaining to the 1 various carols. The Rev. H. J. - Welty gave the invocation.

■' Mrs Robert Gay conducted a short business meeting Mrs. W. W. Cravens, treasurer, announced the profit from the fall festival in the amount of 1649.12. Mrs Ray Walther showed one of the yellow raincoats the Lincoln school P. T. A. had purchased for the patrol boys She also said that the Lions club had purchased coats for the patrol boys of the other two schools. The three danger points where the children must cross busy intersections or railroads have been taken care of with placing a policeman, railroad guard, and by changing the school hours to eliminate the G. E. parking lot hazard, she also reported. j, i . i „ The program opened with a delightful bell song, fallowed by “Sing we Today a Glad Noel.” As the group sang ”0 Little Town of Bethlehem,” the curtain opened and a tableau of the Nativity was shown with beautiful lighting effects At the singing of ‘The First Noel,” an angel with a gold harp appeared at the manger. Bell lyre accompaniment added a bautiful touch to many of the songs. "Away in a manger” was sung as a duet, and aa “Joy to the World” was presented the lighting changed the scene to nighttime, and the procession of the “Three Kings of Orient” began. They each knelt at the cribe and presented the babe with their gifts, and the song was sung as a solo. The story of Joseph Mohr and his well loved "Silent Night” was read and sung as the curtain closed on the lovely tableau. The group Joined in the closing carol "O Come all Ye Faithful” Delicious refreshments were served by the hospitality committee. CHRISTMAS PARTY IS HELD BY EAGLES AUXILIARY Seventeen members of the Eagles auxiliary 2653, enjoyed a potluck dinner and Christmas party Tuesday evening. The tables were decorated with crepe paper, candles and evergreens. Mrs. Robert of the entertainment, Introduced Miss Jane Bedwell, who played several Christmas songs on her accordion. Mrs. Edna Davison played several selections on her ukele and led the group in singing Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Ray Kramer, Mrs. Fred Pomerenke, and Mrs. Margaret Fritz, sang several selections in German. Santa arived by route of the fire escape, and distributed gifts to all present. DO YOUR BEST CLASS HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Do Your Best class of the ■ Trinity E. U. B. church held their , annual Christmas dinner and party

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at the church with a 50 cent gift exchange and carry-in dinner. Mrs. Ralph Roop, president, presided over the business meeting. Mrs. Fannie Hitchcock had charge of devotions and also told the “Christmas Story." Mrs. Frank Bohnke and Mrs. i Frank Kftson had charge of the program and each read Christmas stories , The class presented each i one of the teachers, Mrs. Josephine Robenold and Mrs. Roy Taylor, with a Christmas gift A Christmas exchange was held with the 35 members and one guest present, taking part. The guest was Mrs. Chester Embler, a former member ofxtbe class HISTORICAL CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY The Christmas party of the Historical club was held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Blanch Robison. At 12 o'clock a delicious turkey dinner was served, which was carried out in Christmas appointments. Mrs. Henry Adler, president, conducted a short business meeting at 1:30 o’clock. Roll call was answered by giving a Christmas quotation, followed with a reading by Mrs. Frances Borders. The “secret pals” names were revealed with a gift, and new names were drawn ,for the new year. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Bertha Smith, Mr a. Mae Butler, Mrs. Frances Borders, Mrs. Ada Lower, and Mrs. Edra Dellinger. 1 - FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD BY UNION CHAPEL The Union Chapel church held their annual family Christmas partj with a carry-in supper at the church Wednesday evening. Approximately 100 attended and the ladies aid~had charge of the meeting. After the supper Mrs. O. C. Brown and Mrs. Karl Chase had 1 charge of the group singing. Janet ’ Brown read the. "Christmas Story,” - after which Mrs Martin Sprunger ’ led the group in prayer. * Mrs. Ami Miller and Mrs. Omer ' Merriman each gave a reading and the group sang several Christmas ’ carols. ,A playlet “’dandles to 1 Light Christmas Thoughts,” was ' presented by nine children and 1 Mrs. Wilbur Foor gave a reading. • Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Norris ' were presented with many gifts. Mrs. Thurman Drew had charge 1 of the evening’s program. The dining room committee included Mrs. Omer Merriman, Mrs. ' Ami Miller and Mrs. C. O. Brown. The kitchen committee included Mrs Harvey Koos, Mrs. John Walters and Mrs. Glen Roughia. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB HOLDS RECENT MEETING The Root township home demonstration club met recently at the home of Mrs. Dale Moses. The meeting was opened with the club creed*and Mrs. Harry Stults gave the history of the song of the month. At noon, a carry-in dinner was enjoyed by the group. Thos9 assisting Mrs. Moses were Mrs. Sherman Kunkel and Mrs. Robert Carr. , Installation of officers was given by Mrs. Lee Fleming, out-going president. Officers installed were: president, Mrs. Mary Jane Runyon; vice-tpreeidient, Mrs. Harold Owens; secretary, Mrs. John Magley; assistant, Mrs. Nevin Miller; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Johnson; assistant, Mrs. Norbert Aumann; leaders, Mrs. Richard Harkless and Mrs. Harold Owens; alternate leaders, Mrs. Robert Carr and Mrs. Leo King, Sr., and safety leader, Mrs. Richard Moses. Following installation of officers, Mrs. Eugene Morrison of Berne gave two readings entitled “Old Fashioned Christmas,” and “Christ-

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mas Interlude.” A gift exchange followed and capsule friends were revealed. The door prise was won by Mfrs. Richard Moses. The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Johnson. MRS. CLIFFORD ESSEX IS HOSTESS TO MEETING Mrs. Clifford Essex was hostess to the Monroe Better homes demonstration club Tuesday evening. The entertaining rooms were decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Mrs. Essex, president, presid- ( ed at the meeting. Mrs. George ' Cramer led the group in singing, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. , Glen Stucky. Mrs. Stucky read the J devotions and roll was called. Mrs. Ralph Johnson and Mrs. Earl ( Stuckey were welcomed into the ( club as new members. During the business meeting. ( gavel pins were given to all the j past presidents of the club. Mrs. Harry Crownover installed the of- ' fleers for the coming year as follows: president, Mrs. Clifford Es- ( sex; vice-president, Mrs. Harry Crownover; secretary, Mrs. Harvey Rupert; treasurer, Mrs. Lillian Stuckey; news reporter, Mrs. Orvel Lenhart; leaders, Mrs. Leon- , ard Johnston and Mrs. Martin Steiner; song leader, Mrs. George . Cramer; and safety leader, Mrs. Harold Rich. , During the social rour, Santa Claus arrived and distributed the : gifts to those present. Refreshments in keeping with the Christ- < mas season were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Essex, Mrs. Glen ] Stuckey, and Mrs. Lee Parrish. The Decatur home demonstration club will have their annual Christmas party Wednesday at 12 noon at the First Presbyterian church. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish and her own , table service. Also a 50 cent gift and a gift for cheer. I The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular stated meeting at 7:30 o’clock Thursday in the Masonic hall. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will have their Christmas party Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock featuring a potluck supper. The meat and rolls will be furnished and a 50 Cent gift exchange will be held. The Rosary society of the Catholic church will have their annual Christmas party Monday evening, I starting promptly at 7:30 with a i business meeting, followed by en- ! tertalnment to be given by 45 mem- | bers of. the seventh grade under 1 the direction of Sr. Vergilene. A j 50-cent gift exchange wilt be held, | with the gifts to be distributed by j Santa Claus- A social hour with 1 refreshments will follow, with Mrs. j Ambrose Spangler and her commit- ! tee in charge. Last evening, the volunteer fire- 1 men entertained their wives and girl friends at the annual Christmas banquet, which was held at the fire station. The Adams county chorus will practice Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Farm Bureau building in Monroe. The Ruth Naomi circle of the Zion E. and IR, church will hold a potluck dinner at 12 noon Wednesday at the church. A 50 cent ■ gift exchange will also be held. LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Suttles and j family will leave tonight for St. j Petersburg, Fla., where they will j spend the Christmas holidays, re- J turning here before the first of the j new year i

Society I tome for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 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. Brownies, Girl Scouts, and lead ers, to meet at court house to go caroling, 2:30 p. m. ■ Bake sale and Christmas gifts sale, sponsored by Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church, South End grocery, all day. SUNDAY Ohridtmas CUndleMghting and song vesper, Zinc Lutheran church. MONDAY Psi lota Xi hoporary group, Mrs A. R. Holthouse, 7:30 p. m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall 7: 30 p. m. Pleasant Mills P. T. A., school, 7:30 p.m. V.F.W. ladies auxiliary, Christmas party, 8 p.m. Sunshine Girls, Christmas party K. of P- home, 7:30 p. m. Rosary society of Catholic church. Christmas party, 7:30 p. m. Adams county chorus practice, Farm Bureau building in Monroe, 7:30 p.m. ' TUESDAY Decatur weight reducing club 1127 Nuttman avenue, 8 p. m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Hom er Lower, 7:30 p. m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia 6:30 p- m. WEDNESDAY Decatur home demonstration club, First Presbyterian church, 12 noon. Ruth Naomi circle of Zion E. ano R. church, 12 noon. THURSDAY Order of Eastern Star, regular stated meeting, Masonic hall, 7:3C p. m. CHRISTMAS GIFTS and Bake Sale, at South End Grocery, Friday and Saturday. Nuttman Avenue United Brethren Church. Itx

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