Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 174, Decatur, Adams County, 25 July 1956 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1958

REUNION HELD BY 1966 GRADUATES The Decatur high school 1956 graduating class held a class .reun lon Sunday at Pokagon state park ori'-Lahe James. Dan Krueckeberg and Janet Lane were chairmen for the affair. A potluck dinner was enjoyed by the group and the day waft spent swimming. Approximately 50 people attended the reunion. Bill Zwlek and Dee pee Striker were elected chairmen for next year’s get together. WILL ATTEND”ANNUAL PCA GIRL'S SEMINAR Nine women employees of the Eastern Indiana Production Credit association will attend the sixth annual PCA girl’s seminar at Ohio State University in Columbus, July 25*87. Some 159 women employees of the farmer-owned production credit associations in Ohio and Indiana will attend the meeting. Representing the Eastern Indiana PCA at the meeting will be Mr Forrest E. Duncan, secretary-treas-urer. of Hartford City; Mrs. Leona I’ruvis, Muncie; Mrs. Beverly Thatcher. Tipton; Mrs. Patricia Guldice. Bluffton; Mrs. Opal Sim* mermon. Noblesville: Mrs. Rose Gase, Decatur; Mrs. Zada McMillan. Marion: Mrs. Bertha Gilpin, Portland; Mrs. Mildred Curry, Winchester; ahd Mrs. Ernestine Gardener, Hartford City. Tfie Preble Sunny Circle home demonstration olub met for their July meeting Tuesday evening at the Preble recreation center. The president. Mrs. William Kruetznian, called the meeting to order asking the 20 members and one guestpresent to sin| ‘ The .More Together”; after which the history of the song of the month, "Columbia The Gem of the Ocean,” was given by Mrs. Walter Hildrebrand and sung. An accordion duet was given by Linda and Lila Knietaman as the special feature. The lessons on "Care of Material,” and "Civil Defense," were given by Mrs. Raph Mankey and Mrs. Milton Kruetxman. Devotions were given by Mrs. Elmer Peters, after which the meeting was closed by the members repeating the club creed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Elmer Peters and, ..Mrs;.; Milton Kruetxman. »• • ■ T _ . r --■- r ~ wj-*

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MISS LOIS METZGER FETED WITH} SHOWER A linen shower was recently held for Miss Lois Metzger. brideelect of August 5, at the home qf Mrs. Donald Liechty. (Games were played and pirzes were won by Mrs. Ed Faurote and Mrs. Samuel Ypst, who in turn presented theip to the honored guest. Refreshments were served to the following guests: the Mesdames Charles Tolan, Burh Sprunger, Cletus Rumschlag, Samuel Yost, Don Giant, Richard Mansfield, Jr., William Mansfield, Ed Faurote and Miss Marlene Laurent. Those unable to attend were Miss Norma Agler, Miss Isabelle Kintz, Mrs. Thomas Noll, Mrs. Arthur Heimann, Mrs Victor Braun, and Mrs. Vernon Pollock. The Merry Matrons home demonstration club will hold a family picnic at the Monroeville park Sundayevening at 6 o’clock. Those who attend are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service. Society Items for today's publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 WEDNESDAY Bethany circle of Zion E. and R. church, potluclc supper, Mrs. Edgar Gerber.,6 p.m. THURSDAY Monroe W.C.T.UI. Mrs. Flossie Brandyberry, 1:30 p.m. JoUy Housewife and Gals and Pals home demonstration clubs, potluck dinner, Pleasant Mills school,!! :30 am., 4-H girls and mothers as guests.— Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, 1 p. .m St- Anne’s club, Mrs. Ben Eiting, 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Victory discussion group. Mrs. John Schurger, 8 p in. Junior Arts department of Decatur Woman’s club, Sara Brunnegraff," 7:30 p.m. 1 A FRIDAY Union township Woman's efub Mrs. Mildred SmfHr. -l: 30 rtsr"*®’’ K. of C. auxiliary, K. of Q. hall, 8:15 p.m -w* • SATURDAY V.F.W.ladies auxiliary, ice cream social, V.F.W. lawn. 5 p.m. Bazaar, bake sale, entertainment, sponsored by Emmanuel Lutheran ladies aid. Soest, 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY Merry Matrons home demonstration c.'ub, family neipic, Monroeville park, 6 p.m. r V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary Ice Cream Social, Pie and Cake. Saturday. July 28, 5:00 p. m. V.F.W. Home. 174 t 3

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. -jPT JUR. AND MRS. WALTER SUDDUTH oi’ route four, Decatur, will , celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, July 29. A family dinner for the immediate families will be held at noon and open house will be observed at their country heme (Peterson road) from 2 until 5 o'clock in the afternoon and from 7 until 9 o'clock that evening. —r ——— Mr. Sudduth, better known as “Pink Eye.” and his wife were married July 29. 1906 at the home of Squire Smith, wlrti Mrs. Smith as a witness. The couple has three living children: Rev. Argo B. Sudduth, pastor of the Delphos E. U. B. church; Mrs. Chalmer Werst of west Adams street, and Mrs. Leo Heard of route five, Decatur. Two daughters are deceased. They have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Sudduth is retired after having worked on the Erie and Nickel Plate railroad. Holland St. Louis Sugar company, the Central Sugar company, and the stale highway.

|| At the Adams county memorialhospital: Carl and Laurine Lengerich Schultz of Decatur age the jgirents .of a baby girl born Tuesday at 10:28 p.m., weighing seven pounds and nine ounces. Youths Questioned In Series Os Fires Fires Are Believed Set By Arsonists - CONNERSVILLE. Ind. (UP) — Police questioned several youths today in connection with fires believed' set by arsonists over the weekend. Three boys were released Tuesday after they . were questioned about two fires Sunday and Monday which demolished a Rex Manufacturing Co. warehouse at .an estimated loss p’s between 150,000 ind <IOO,OOO. . , . sve nave one good lead but the boy hasn’t broken yet. We are kl<:e&tiM>in'g him again today.”’ Keller said, torches, "the kind make.” were found in a shed about 150 feet from the warehouse. He said "they were made from material in the warehouse.” Flames swept the warehouse, which contained plastic refrigerator- parts and hardware, Sundaynight, but the blaze was brought under contitol in an hour. The flames started up again Monday 'and destroyed the building: Earlier Sunday fires .started in a new church addition and a flower shop storehouse. All the bla zes were in an eight-block area. Robert Macklin Is Stricken Tuesday Robert Macklin, auditor of the Phil L. Macklin automobile company, became ill at work Tuesday afternoon and was removed to hit home on Winchester street. A cardiogram reading was being Studied today by his attending physician. Symptoms indicated the pos sibLlityof a heart attack.

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NIPSCO Offering Preference Slock Sale Approved By State Commission - Northern Indiana Public Service company wil begin taking subscriptions from stockholders .tomorrow for 370,894 shares of cumulative preference stock at -?IH per share, on the 1| sis of one for each 10 shares of common stock held as of July 13 Subscription agent for the company is the ’Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust company of Chicago. , .^LAction—the sale es -took was taken at the July meeting of NIPSCO’s board of dire”’<rs yesterday, following approval ct the public service commission of Indiana and the filing of a registration statement with the securities and exchange commission. Washington, D: C. , The; board also declared a dividend of 45 cents a share on tiic outstanding common stocY Os the The* divide/rf iw'-psy-•shle September 20, to shaiehold- ■ (Ers of record at the close of btfkincss Septembw«X.„,,,,w..M»~o The new preference stock Is junior to the preferred stock of the company. It is convertible into common through December 1, 1966, unles called earlier for redemption: Underwriters headed by Central Republic company: Blythe & Company: and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beans, will pur chase the portion of the. offer. Proceeds ot the financing will be added to working capital and will go into the utility's expansion °and modernization program. Record Quantifies Os Retail Sales Retail Sales Hit Six-Month Record O WASHINGTON (UP) — Americans bought record quantities of retail goods during the first six months of 1956. The commerce department said Tuesday night consumer spending during the first half of the year was the “basic supporting element’ in the economy. The department said retail sales hit new records despite a drop in auto sales. Total retail sales were 4 per cent higher than in the Same period last year. The commerce department survey said “the nationaFTconomy operated at a record rate, well above the same period a year®ago.” The “free use" of credit helped bolster consumer buying, the survey reported, with almost 16 billion dollars in new installment credit extended from January through May. That was "substantially" larsrer than a year ago. If you havesemetiiing to sell o< rooms tor rant, try a Democra- | Waar Ad. It' brings results.

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Admitted Mrs. Emil Nagel, Berne; Mrs. Mary Rabbitt, Decatur; Mrs. Rolland Poling, Decatur; Wiley D. Morrison, Dedatur.___ Diemissed < Mrs. Anna Moltz, Decatur; Mrs. Daisy Krick, Convoy, O.; Mrs. Walter Moellering and baby boy, Decatur. r O.K- Baker, foreman of the job printing department of the Daily Democrat, who suffered a fractured ankle several days ago in a fall aj his home,- is reported to be improved at Adams county memorial hospital, j Miss J<ckfe James. Decatur high school graduate, has accepted a position in the office of the Decatur branch of G.M.I.C. loan company. John Dorwin will return tonight from a two day visit at Lake George with the Tom Allwein famiiy. Mrs. Van Grant, who has been Visiting here for the last three Perfect Couple! / 1 rx M ffijAit > ' jBURf"So«B I " ,2 ~ 20: 40 Perfect couple — cool scoopedneek dress plus cover-up bolero! An outfit you’ll wear everywhere —to work, on trips, on summer’s ‘‘9o-degree” days. See how bolero stops above the waist — emphasizing the pretty flare of skirt? Pattern 9068: Misses’ Sizes 12, 14, 16. 18, 20; 40. Size 16 dress takes 4% yards 35-inch fabric; bolero takes 1% yards. This easy-to-do pattern gives perfect fit. Complete, illustrated Sew Chart shows you every step. - Send Thirty-five cents in coins for this pattern—add 5 cents for each pattern for Ist-class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, care of Decatur Daily Democrat Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. Automatic transmissions, a novelty in 1946, are found on nearly 75 per cent of 1956 automobiles. Michigan State University was the fits* college to build a student union building. rhe Welcome Wagon Hostess Will Knock on Your Door with Gifts & Greetings from Friendly Businest ' Neighbors and Your Civic and Social Welfare Leaders On tht tccuitt tft The Birth of a Baby Sixteenth Birthdaya EngagementAnnounoeoMaO Change of residence Arrivals of Nowoosnan tfi Qty Phono 3-3196 or 3-3479

days, returned to her home in Reneeelaer today. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Mayclin and family will leave Saturday for a vacation at Oden, Mich. Dale Death, Decatur police officer who lost part of his foot in a power lawn mower accident at his home on Meroer avenue several weeks ago, is able to walk, with the aid of a cane. The well known < law officer visited with friends in the business section yesterday and stated that he believed he would be able to return to police duty soon. Mrs. -Hugh Kent and family of Chicago are visiting relatives here this week. The Dunkirk, N.Y. Evening News in a recent issue carried a photograph of Mrs. A.D. Suttles of this <Mty with the six-pound blue pike which she caught in Lake Erie. The fish is one of the largest of its kind taken from the lake this season. Mrs. Suttles, with her husband and two children, are vacationing at Van Buren Point on Lake Erie in New York state. The condition of Clois Eichar of Decatur, who underwent surgery at St. Joseph’s haspital in Fort Wayne Monday, is reported to be satisfactory. His room number is 680. Mrs. Ivan Hakes? Decatur, route five, who underwent an operation at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne last Wednesday, has been returned to her home. Her condition is regarded as improved. , Mrs. Charles J. Voglewede left Monday for a several days visit with the William Dowling family at Gary. Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Fisher of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. John Andrews and daughter Connie, of Fort Wayne, left Sunday for a three week car trip to Long Beach, Calif., to visit relatives. .Mr. and Mrs. Preston Martin and

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son Larry of Miami, Fla., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Darrel D. Cookson and family Monday evening. Sunday the family held a gathering at the home of Paul McGough of Willshire, O. Mrs. Catherine Stewart returned to Decatur Tuesday evening after spending several weeks in Indianapolis. Miss Honora Braun Os Decatur underwent an appendix operation at the Adams county memorial hospital Tuesday. Mrs. David Heller and children Janelie and Jimmy, Mrs. Gerald Smith and daughter Mary Jane, and Miss Leah BraMyberry traveled to Muncie today. While there, Mary Jane Smith will take her entrance to Bald State Teachers College. The condition of Mrs. Robert Anderson of Decatur, who underwent surgery at Parkview hospital at Fort Wayne Tuesday morning, was reported today to be satisfactory. Mrs. Anderson will be a patient at the Fort Wayne hospital for about 10 days or two weeks, it was re- ■, -.

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ported. Her room number is 309. S/Sgt. and Mrs. Louis Feber and sons of Mountain Home. Ida., have arrived in Decatur to spend-several weeks with Mrs. Marie York, Mrs. Felber’s mother. Miss Susan Gerber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (lari Gerber, who is a patient at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, is reported to be improving. Mrs. Willis Van Camp of Jackson, Mich., is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Goodin. Mrs. Van Camp is a sister to Mrs. Goodin and Mrs. Lil Burroughs Site was brought to Decatur by her daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, also of Jackson. •«*. ‘ ' _x. • . Mr. and Mrs. Tom Terveer and family of Beloit, 0., are visiting in Decatur this week. Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bleeke and children Richard, Wiliam. Pamela, and Lou Ann ot Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bleeke of Fremont returned recently from a two weeks' vacation at Bass Lake, . Michigan. , ■