Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 55, Decatur, Adams County, 6 March 1956 — Page 3

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G. 8. LEADERS CLUB HOLDS RECENT MEETING Nineteen leaders and one guest attended the meeting of the (Jiri Scout Leaders club, which was held recently at the Youth and community Center. Mrs. Byron Smith, president, announced that there will be a round table discussion for Girl Scout leaders Tuesday. March 13, at 1:30 o’clock at the Youth and Community CenterThe group decided that ® girl*“ must belong to the Brownie program for at least one year before they can receive their wings to “fly up” into Girl Scouts. Leaders are reminded to have permission slipa if they leave their meeting place. The Girl Scout cookies will ba delivered March 11 through March 17 and the leaders are asked to have their money to their neighborhood chairmen by March 21- March 11, all Girl Scouts and Brownies will go to church in a body. Worship centers and chairman for the services are as follows: Zion Lutheran, Mrs. William Schnepf, Jr.;

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St, Mary’s Catholic, Mrs. Jack Rosenberger; and Methodist, MrsWatson Maddox and Mrs. Doyle Collier. Girls are asked to watch the paper for the exact timeMrs. Randolph Brandyberry announced that the Juliet Lowe program, which will be held at the Youth and Community Center March 18, at 2:30 o?clock, is the birthday anniversary of the national (Girl Scout founder and will feature a collection for the international friendship fund and displays of handicraft from the Decatur troops. All Brownies, Girl Scouts, and adults In Girl Scout will give a penny for each year of tbeir age- A representative from each troop will present the pennies during the program. Mrs. Jack Rosenberger will be in charge of the handicraft tables and she will be at the Youth and Com munity Center Saturday, March 17 from 2 until 4 o’clock and the leaders may see that their display is brought, in at this time. The four senior troops will serve the refreshments. Sponsors the

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MR. AND MRS. HUGO BLAKEY of route five, Decatur, have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Elaine Ruth, to Carl F. Thieme, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles, . Thieme of route three, Decatur. p A graduate of Monmouth high school, Miss Blakey is employed by the Central Soya company. Her fiance, also a graduate of Monmouth high school, is an employe of the Decatur post office. A June wedding is being planned by the couple. - . ' — Photo by Anspaugh

troops and parents of the girls are invited to this program. Mrs. Bryon Smith appointed her nominating committee as follows: Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. Glen Mauller, and Mrs. Charles Jessup. Mrs- Ferris Bower has requested that the leaders meet in the Girl Scout room Thursday, March 15, to clean the room. Marion Robinson, proprietor of the Stop Back newstand, announced that he will stock handicraft materials for scouts. Mrs. Reid Erekson explained what goes on behind the scenes of the theater and read an act from a play. The annual Girl Scout leaders luncheon win be held April 5, with the time and place'to be announced later. The committee in Don Jefferies, Mrs- Watson Maddox, Mrs. Don Beery, and Mrs. John Koors. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by MrsBrandyberry and Mrs. Winteregg. MRS. VICTOR HAMRICK HONORED AT SHOWER A surprise baby shower was recently held at the home of Mrs. Ruth Sinitley for Mrs. Victor Hamrick- The hostess was assisted by Miss Phyllis Wittwer. Mrs. Selma Inniger, and Mrs. Phyllis Raudenbush. - Games were played and prises were won by Leota Connell, Miriam Sommers. Leona Shook, Bertha Clark. Bertha Zelt. Phyllis Raudenbush, Kate Ulman, Edna Roughia, Goldie Hilyard, Lolo Miller, Rachel Eichorn, and Mrs. John Heimann, who in turn presented them to the honored guest Mrs. Hamrick received many gifts. Those present included Mrs. Goldie HUyard, Bertha Clark, Lola Miller, Kate Ulman, Miriam Sommers, Edna Roughia, Bertha Zelt, Leota Connell, Rachel Eichorn, Leona Shook. Mrs. John Hamrick, Mrs. Jesse Franks, the hostess, and assistant hostessesThose unable to attend but sending gifts were Mrs. Mildred Ehler and Mrs- Florence Schni'z. MEETING IS HELD BY LITERATURE DEPARTMENT The March meeting of the Literature department' of the Decatur Woman's elub was held at the home of Mrs. O L. Vance with 21 members present. The Dugan conducted the business meeting. The following officers were elected for the coming year: chairman, Mary Jane Saylors; vice-chairman, Mrs. Leo Kirsch; secretary, MrsV. R. Edwards: and fines secretary, Mrs. A. R Holtheuse. The program committee includes Mrs. W Lowell Harper, chairman; Mrs. Edward Cook and Mrs- Benjamin Thomas. , -- An interesting program on the United Nations was presented, by Mrs. Ralph Yager and Mrs. Virgil Sexton. Mrs- Vance, assisted by Mrs. Hugh Andrews. Mrs. Sexton land Mrs. Yager, served lovely refreshments during the social hour. MRS. FRED SOLDNER IS HOSTESS TO MEETING Mrs, Fred Soldner was hostess to 13 members of the Dramatic department of the Decatur Woman's club Monday evening, Mrs- Paul Hancher, chairman, conducted the brief business meeting, after which the committee in charge presented a. very Interesting quiz on the thea-

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ter- A beautiful plant was then awarded to Mrs. Randolph Brandyberry for having the most correct answers. Delicious refreshments were served to the group by Mrs. Arthur Voglewede, Mrs. Ross Brian, Miss Alice Tumbleson and Mrs ; Fred SoldnerMRS. J. M. DOAN SPEAKS ON HOOSIER POETRY The Research club was entertained Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ward Calland- The club collect was repeated and the business meeting held. Mrs. C. R. Saylors announced the plans for the guest day to be held at the Masonic hall. Mrs- J- M. Doan was program leader aWWltea ‘as her subject;’ “Hoosier Poets and Poetry.” She carried her audience through a delightful historical phase of the beginning of poetry and, its arlstlc progress in Hoosierland. She then called on Mrs. Fayne Smith Knapp, who very ably read two of Riley's poems, "Out to Old Aunt Mary’s” and “That Old Sweetheart of Mine”. V During the social hour, Mrs. Cal- ' land served delicious assorted candies to th®, group. ■ — JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB HOLDS MEETING MONDAY Mrs. John Combellick was hostess Monday evening to the Junior Woman’s department of the Deca tur Woman’s club. A debate on “Uniformity in Dress at School," was presented to the group by the Misses Shirley Wass and Mara Dee Striker, senior students at the De catur high school. A lengthy dis cussion followed the speeches. The speakers were Introduced by Mrs. Eugene Morrison. During the business meeting which was conducted by the secre tary, Mrs. Floyd Reed in the ab sence of the president and vice president, the organization decided to attend the Delta Theta Tau style show in a group and members are asked to meet at the home of Oaynel Lankenau. The charity baskets were prepared and the theater party was discussed. Two guests were present for the meeting. - •. During the social hour, refresh ments were served by the commit and Mrs. Willlaft Howell. The next meeting will be the theater party in April.’ The Ladies aid of the St- Paul Missionary church will have an all day meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Pete Smith on Jefferson street. The Woman’s Guild of the Zion E. & R. church will meet Wednesday evening following the Lenten services at the church. The Limberlost Trail Riders will meet at the home, of Malcolm Locke on Limberlost Trail, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Anyone interested in Joining the group is welcotte to- come. 7 W S. W. S. unit two of the Bethany E. U- B. church will meet with Mrs. Amos Ketchum Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mrs. Clarence Smith will be the leader. A bake sale will be sponsored by the St. John’s ladies aid of Bingen Saturday at the Weetern Auto store at 9 o’clock

Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday *: SO sun.) Karen Striker Phono Ml2l » TUESDAY Catholic Ladies of Columbia, business meeting, C. L of C. hall, 7:30 p. tn. •■" i Tri Kappa sorority, business meeting. Youth and Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Beta Sigma Phi city council, Mrs, Ralph Hobbs, 8 p.m. St. Mary’s township home demonstration club, Bobo school house, 7:30 p.m. Happy Homemakers home demonstration club, Mrs- Earl Harmon, route six, Decatur, 7:30 n. mPocohantas lodge, hall, 7:30 p.m. Gals and Pals home demonstration club, Mrs. Russell EdgeU, 7:30 p. m. Delta Theta Tau sorority, important business meeting, Mrs. Leland Smith, 8 p- m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, MrsRay Heller, 8 p. m. Psi lota Xi sorority, business meeting, Youth and Community Center, 8 p. mWEDNESDAY Ladies Aid of St. Paul Missionary church, all day meeting, Mrs. Pete SmithWoman’s guild of Zion E. & R church, church, following Lenten servicesSt. George Study club, Mrs. Rita Linder, 8 p- m. Sancta Marla study club, 8 p. m., Mrs. George Laurent. Our La3y of Good Counsel study club, Mrs- Otto Baker, 8 p. m. THURSDAY Holy Family Study club, Mrs. Joe Kelley, 8:30 p. m. Salem Methodist W. S- O- S., Mrs. Lawrence Carver, 1:30 p. m. Town and Country home demonstration club, Mrs. Richard Walters, 1:30 p. m. i O. E S., initiation and stated meeting, Masonic hall, 7:30 p- m. W.S.W.S. unit one of Bethany E.U.B. church, Mrs. Walter Butcher, 2 p.m. St. Jude study club, Jeanette McGill, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Pleasant W. S. CMilton Fuhrman, 1:30 p. mD. A- V. auxiliary, home, business meeting, 7:30 p- m. Little Flower study club, regular meeting, Florence Des Jean, 7:80 p. mMethodist W. 8. C 8., guest night, church, 7:30 p. m. Union Chapel W- S. W. S.. Mrs. The Associated Churches will hold a meeting at the Zion E- and R. church Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Maxine Schults will entertain the Queen of the Rosary study club Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. The Phoebe Bible class of the Bible class of the Zion £. and R. church will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the church social room. The Bethany Builders class will have a St. Patrick's Day party Thursday evening with a potluck dinner to be featured at 6:30 o’clock. _____ The Builders class of the Trinity E. U. B. church will meet Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the church- Mr. and Mrs Eugene Knod* el and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Winteregg will be in charge of the meet-I ing

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THE ENGAGEMENT OF MISS NORMA PRESLEY to Roger P. Staley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James K. Staley of Decatur, was announced by her mother, Mrs. Frances Presley of Bloomington. The bride-elect is a graduate of University high school and University. JlVhile attending I. U. she was a staff member of the Indiana Daily Student and a member of the Indiana University student foundation. She is presently employed as the wire editor of the Herald-Telephone sh Bloomington. Her fiance was graduated from Decatur high school and Indiana University. He served in the . U. 8. navy during World War 11 and is now a production foreman at RCA in Bloomington. A summer wedding is planned.

Wilbur Foor, 7:30 p. m- . Phoebe Bible class of Zion E and R. church, church social room, 7:30 p. m. Bethany Builders class, St. Patrick's Day party, potluck dinner, 6:30 p- m. Queen of Rosary study club, Mrs Maxine Schults, 8 p. m. Associated churches, Zion E. and R. church, 7 p. m. W. 8. W. S- unit two of Bethany E. U- B. church, Mrs. Amos Ketchum, 2 p. m. FRIDAY Union township Farm Bureau, Immanuel Lutheran school, 8 p- m. Girl Scout troop No- 4, Youth and Community Center, 8:30 p. m Wr 8.-”WMfc i T>f Calvary EtJ, B. church, church basement, 7:30 p. mBuilders class of Trinity E.U.B. church, church, 7:30 p. m. SATURDAY Bake dale, sponsored by St. John's ladies aid of Bingen, West' ern Auto, 9 a m. SUNDAY Limberlost Trail Riders, Malcolm Locke, 2 pm. Correction The Dally Democrat has been Informed that Ferd Lltterer, Decatur attorney, is not a patient at the Adams county memorial hospital. Thjs newspaper’s Informant apparently was in error. Mr. and Mrs- Roy Benson of Hillsboro, Ofe., are the parents of a baby boy born Sunday, weighing seven pounds and seven ounces and named Douglas Arthur. The mater-

nal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hirschy of Decatur. The mother was the former Betty Hirschy. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Seely, Jr-, are the parents of a baby boy born March 1 at the Bloomington hospital, weighing seven pounds and four ounces and named Douglas Daniel. Mrs. Seely is the former Phyllis Chronister of Decatur.

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Lyle Mallonee. well known Dej*'« catur business mail, who underwent a major operation at Adams county memorial hospital about twb weeks ago was recently released from the hospital- The Decatur man, will return to his work as proprietor of Phillips gasoline service station in a few days- " Admitted Mrs. Louis Webert, Decatur; Emil Nagel, Berne; Miss Mary Sether, Decatur; John A. Kohne, Decatur; Mrs. Darrell Williams,, Monroe; baby Timothy Manley, Deaatur; Mrs. John Burke, Berhe. Diamlteed Harry Daniel Vondran, Monroeville; Mrs- Edith Tester, Decatur; Ernest Merlca, Decatur; Mrs- AL ton Corson, Decatur; Mrs. Merlin Zurcher and baby girl, Berne; MrsLewis Bertsch and baby boy, Decatur; George Garlinger, Bryant; Mrs. Herman Kelsey and baby boy*,,, Monroe. . , Girl Scouts Brownie troop no. 11 met Wednesday afternoon after school. We _ opened our meeting with the. Brownie promise. Roll was called and dues collected- During the meeting we sang songs and played games and each Brownie is to bring her birthday money next week. Scribe: Charlotte Gephart Girl Scout troop 13 met Tuesday evening at the home of Sue Petrie. The meeting was opened with the promise and the Girl Scout laws- Minutes were read and approved. Committee chairmen gave their various reports assignments. A report was given r on the cookie orders. Sue Petrie. Sara Brunnegraph, Twanette Mag- . ley, and Ellen Welsch, volunteered as a committee to plan the table decorations for the Juliet Lowe party. The meeting was closed in regular order. The hostess served delicious refreshments which were enjoyed by all.