Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 63, Decatur, Adams County, 15 March 1956 — Page 3

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1956

BARBARA JEAN KELLEY WEDS RALPH BUBBE Miss Barbara Jean Kelley recently became the bride of Ralph Eugene Busse with the double-ring ceremony being performed by the Rev. O. C. Busse at the St. Paul church parsonage in Preble. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. William Kelley of route three, Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul O. Busse of route two, Decatur, are the bridegroom’s parents. The bride was attired in a powder blue suit with navy accessories and a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Paul Busse, Jr., sister-in-law of the bridegroom, attended the bride as matrpn-of-honor in a light brown suit with beige accessories and a corsage of red roses. Paul Busse. Jr„ brother of the bridegroom, attended as beet man. A reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.. Fred Busse, following the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of Monmouth high school and is presently employed at the First State Bank. Her husband was graduated from Decatur high school and is employed at the General Electric. Mr. and Mrs. Busse are residing on route two, Decatur. PAUL E. HENSEL TO BPEAK TO ADAMS CENTRAL P. T. A. ~ i Paul E. Henkel, vice-president of personnel administration of the Central Soya company in Fort Wayne, will speak at the Adams Central P. T. A. meeting Monday, honoring all the Adams Central basketball teams. Hensel was a high school basketball coach and athletic director at Gibson City, ill., for ten years and was on the coaching staff ait he University of Michigan for two years prior to his present position with Central Soya. The evening will begin with a carry-in supper a* 6:30 o'clock to which all P. T. A. members, bas-

Niblick & Co. — - . . . . . . i-sci—-V- — new w Renter |>. Chic cardigan . . . simple but beautiful in a lovely, light - weight wool • silk blend, with handsome push up sleeves. ‘ ... A Donny Brook I Coat! W 4495 / $ £ ill « because /ou re a woman rw 11 W I lOf Z ill I Lunch-dater ... a light- 1 I weight, pastel tweed suit, If ■ with buttons on the double I » and a portrait-pretty neck- . T line. A/ 39-95 1k . Other Suite Other Long Coats C $17.95 to $39.95 $29.95 to $44.95 Niblick & Co. “For Smart Fashions”

ketball players, parents and friends are invited. At 7:30 o'clock the group will adjourn to the gymnasium where Hensel will speak on “I Dare You to be a Champion.” BUSINESS MEETING IS HELD BY XI ALPHA XI SORORITY XI Alpha Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Mrs. Nils Neil for their regular business meeting Tuesday evening. The opening ritual was repeated and Mrs. George Bair read communications from international. The chapter received a thank you note from international for having donated to the endowment fund. A slate of officers was presented to the group and accepted. They were: president, Mrs. Nila Neil; vice-president, Mrs. Vernon Custer; secretary, Mrs. James Elberson; treasurer, Mrs. George Bair£ extension officer, Mrs. Francis Ellsworth; representative to city council, Mrs. Lula Fruchte; and alternate, Mrs. Glen Hill. During the meeting Mrs. Otto Beehler was welcomed into the sorority as a new member. Mrs. Fredrick Striker was a guest at the meeting. During the social hour the hostess served refreshments in keeping with the St. Patrick's day theme. BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED WITH SUNDAY DINNER Sunday marked the 46th birthday of Theodore, Bleeke and the 12th birthday of a daughter, Dorothy Jean Bleeke. A birthday dinner was held and the afternoon was spend in taking pictures, playing games, and visiting. The hontored guests reoeived many gifts. Those present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Beiberich, Mr. and "Mrs. Willard Fawbush and children, Mrs. Hedwig

Bleeke, Gerhard and Reinhold Bleeke, Judy Thieme, Kathleen Bleeke, June Blakey, Bonita Kruckeberg, Karen Sue Thieme, Katherine Bischoff, Sandra Grote, Martin, Lorena, and Marlene Bleeke; the honored guests and Mrs. Theodore Bleeke. * ~ •. MT. PLEASANT W. S. C. 8. ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The women of the Mt. Pleasant W. 8. C. S. held their March meeting recently at the home of Mrs. Milton Fuhrman. Fourteen members attended the meeting and devotions were given by Mrs. Brice Sheets. The lesson was presented by Mrs. Everett Singleton and the world federation of women was given by Mrs. Leo King, Sr. Mrs. Joe Neale was welcomed into the society as a new member. Mrs. Burl Fuhrman presided over the business meeting at which time the following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Burl Fuhrman; vice-preMldent, Mrs. Roger Singleton; recording secretary. Mrs. Leo King, Sr.; secretary of promotion, Mrs. Earl G. Fuhrman: treasurer, Mrs. Frank Singleton: secretary of missionary education, Mrs. Norval Fuhrman; secretary of Christian social relations hnd local church, Mrs: Leo King, Jr.; secretary of student work, Mrs. Iva Fuhrman: secretary of youth work, Mirs. EJvertptt Singleton; secretary of children’s work, Mra. •Robert Fuhrmah; secretary of spiritual life, Mrs. Everett Singleton; secretary of literature and publications, Mrs. Florence Susdorf; secretary of supply work, Mrs. Robert Teeple; secretary of status of women, Mrs. Truman Qoldner; commissions on education, Mrs. Earl G. Fuhrman. Mrs. Burl Fuhrman offered the closing prayer, after which the hostess, Mrs. Million Fuhrman, served refreshments. OFFICERS ELECTED BY DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Corah, with eight members and two guests, Mrs. Al Sehelner and Mrs. Ed Warren, present. The group attended the style show at the Youth and Community Center. Officers were elected for the coming year as follows: president, Mrs. William Affolder; Vice-pres-ident, Mrs. Carl GUttshall; recording and corresponding secretary, Mrs. Carl Stuckey; treasurer, Mrs. Art Burris; extension officer, Mrs. Mabel Saucer: council resteiHptatlW: MfaX&tts.ly|l|

* \ // /Jy Wk /(O' 10 95 — * w Hi& fyfa U the young point o' view in shoe* , Well turned-out pump in polished calf .. the V*cut ✓ shell, the pencil heel gets your foot a second look. "BUY SHOES IN < A SHOE STORE" fi • «* L BUSTER BROWN > DECATUR - BLUFFTON

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

After the business meeting Mrs. Corah showed moving pictures of a former Delta Lambda party. Refreshments were then served by the hostess. $ Mrs. Ralph E. Roop will entertain the Decatur home demonstration club Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Adams county chorus will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Farm Bureau building in Monroe. The Pythian Sister Needle clhb recently held a St. Patrick’s day party at the K. of P. home? The tables were decorated in white and green. Mrs. Frank Crist won the door prise and games were played. A lovely lunch Was served in keeping with the St. Patrick’s; day theme by the hostesses, Bessie Beehler, Ellie McGill, and Helen Schnepp. Mrs. L C. Pettibone was noetess to the Ladies 'Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon. Miss Frances Dugan pr ended over the business session. Miss Elisabeth Peterson, leader for the afternoon,, gave a very .interesting paper on “Adgeifina.” During the socia) hour, candies were served by the hostess. -ww The Loyal Daughters class of the Bethany E. U. B. church will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mr A, Adolph Kdlter. Mrs. Clarence Smith will be the assistant hostess. I The Kum-Dubble class ot the Trinity E. U. B. church will have a party Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the church basement. Members and their friends are itjvlted to attend. ■■—.....■■A. Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock the Psi lota Xi honorary group will meet with Mrs. Bud Townsend. The Adams Central alumni association will have a St. Patrick’s day bake sale Saturday morning at 9 o’clock at the Central Market in Monroe and the Decatur city hall. Members of the alumni are asked to take baked goods to either place. The proceeds from thia bake sale will go to the alumni association for the banquet April 28. The meeting of the Women’s association of the Presbyterian church, which was previously s. li^»led ‘ for 7 to Mareh&jK. jaa

The Decatur Garden club will meet at the Youth and Community Center Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock wih Mra". Don Lutes and Mrs. Amos Ketchum as hostesses, ami Admitted Mrs Oliver Lessig, Berne; Emil Schladenhauffen, Decatur; Sylvan Strahm, Monroe. Dismissed Mrs Dennison Krick, Convoy, O.; Mrs. Charles Fuhrman and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Benjamin Girod and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. Oliver Lessig, Berne; Mrs. Elmer Uhrick, Decatur. Check Friends Os Victim Os Slaying t ' INDIANAPOLIS (INS) —Police today checked “friends" of Artes Shackelford for a possible lead in what apparently was k revenge slaying. Shackelford was found dying Wednesday night with six bullet holes in his body. Residents of the area, who said. Shackelford was a stranger to them, called police and reported ag un battle on their front lawns. Bethany E. U. B. Church Rummage Sate Friday, and Bake Sate Saturday at _Decatur Hatchery. 62t2x •FISH FRY — Sponsored by the Poe W.S.C.S. at the Poe Methodist Church, Friday, March 16th from 5 to 7 P. M. All you can eat for a dollar. Children 50c. . It

SHOP and SAVE at BLACKWELLS nr vial j ap’”|a w 3 pm /»easterjg The coat fashions a gh&appreciates ... in the* <*■ . •■ ’79V good quality, durable coatings Mom knows are H- 1 >4i> F’\ best. We’ve new Easter coats for every girl Vf’Va 1* ■ 1 a from toddlers to subteens. y/jr/ ?> .</ HRwjk /jjfIWH§SKA FULL LENGTH COATS Jllg. Os All Kind* Sizes Oto 3. J— $8.98 - $8.98 M.jff Yv B “ esßto6x $6 98 -$10.98 ' Stees 7to 14 - * B ’ 9s • I ’ll Short n Sweel Topper for a young miss, shown here in wool or nylon. ■ WHBk . >«. Sizes 7to 14 - - - 1 ‘B-95..’ 14-W 9 \ SUBTEEN SIZES . 10 to 14 / A PRETTY, NEW $13.95 .\1 A.95 Z/ spring w Sy FOR SPRING < n R F Q Q F Q • and EASTER ' SSES CM GIRLS SUITS Iw Dresses of the finest fabrics .. . Drip-Dry Broadcloth* . . LITTLE GIRLS take tO ■ Goldtone Prints . . . No-Iron spring in a five button ■Popcords .. . Printed Nylons. t*M»L j fflh/’ su j t o f acetate-COtton. ?ow*r NeITJ" th V:?SJK‘ e * P,eated «»«P teU) Lon 8 Torso. ‘.‘. . Permsneni IMPEL w|th hat, g ,ov « »«} Pleat Skirt* and many, many tote ba ** Sizes 3to 14 others. to $ SIZES 1 to 3 I’* $1.98 - $2.98 X y For Subteens 3L9B*-s3*9B M ■ <* *. «* \ IV WCT these trim, Jbox jacket ||®T' 7 l« k« \ j rw rl suits complete wi,th WS $2.98 - $3.98 Lif £ Blouse and Matching Jill •ÜBTggN io to u I **** Can-Can Skirt. Li $4.98-$6.95 *14*95 ' U SHOP and SAVE at BLACKWELLS OPEN WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS ’till *OO

~'•_/ ... . ■ ; , ' ... ... for day 'n night invites...have RIGHT /y you can X /Wl*\ AT JUST ’ \ *3*9 8 Lj\ $4 * 98 And whol a big, wonderful variety you'll find hwro now to pick fronl Come wo whot’s |utt Im softie flats with eye-thine trims! little-heel suede* *n smooth leathersl new Haney I Charcoal! Avocado! Brown! Black! Red! Have that wardrobe of smart flats you need...at our little orlce, ” BLACKWELLS s

PAGE THREE