Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 14 September 1956 — Page 3

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1956

KAY JOHNSON IS ENGAGED TO ROBERT BOYD TURNER Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson of 809 Miebers street in Decatur, have announced the engagement of their only daughter, Kay, to Robert Boyd Turner. He is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Turner of Wren. Ohio. Miss Johnson is a graduate of Decatur high ' school, and is employed at the S. ; S. Kretfge Warehouse in Fort Wayne. Her fiance is a graduate of Wren high school, and is an employe - if the Fruehauf Trailer in Fort Wayne. The couple has set no definite wedding date. DELTA LAMBDA MEETS WITH MRS. JEROME KELLER The Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their first meeting of the year recently at the home of Mrs. Jerome Keller. The business meeting was in charge of William AffoldeA Correspondence was read and the state convention to be held at Elkhart was discussed. Mrs. Carl Gattshall is a tentative delegate. Topics for the evening’s study were in charge of Mrs. Fred Corah and Mrs. Jerome Keller. Mrs. Corah presented an interesting paper on Lily Doche’s book entitled "Glamour.” Mrs. Keller then introduced Mrs. Calvin Magley, who

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demonstrated the art of make-up, using Mrs, Ferris Bower as her model. During the social hour, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess, after which the meeting was adjourned with the closing ritual. XI ALPHA IOTA EXEMPLAR CHAPTER HAS MEETING Xi Alpha lota, Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, met Wednesday evening at the Elks home for their first meeting of the fall season. After the opening ritual, a short business meeting was-conducted by the president, Mrs. Vernon Krugh. A. congratulatory card was read from Walter W. Ross, founder of the organisation, commending the group for its three star accomplishment during the past silver anniversary year. •Members were reminded of the .state convention to be held in Elkhart September 28, 29 and 30. After the closing ritual. Kav Campbell of Bluffton, wljo is a skilled artist, presented the cultural program for the evening. The members were treated to an interesting and informative lesson in embroidery painting/which is their chosen project for the coming year. Lnter in the evening, Xi Alpha lota’s joined Epsilon Sigma, ritual

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of'jewel's chapter, for refreshments. Hostesses for the everting were Mrs. Gerald Martin. Epsilon Sigma, and Mrs. Robert O’Shaughnessay, XI Alpha, lota. The next meeting will be a picnic of the two chapters to be held at Sunset park. MRS. ROMAN SPRUNGER ENTERTAINS CLUB The Gala and Pals home demonstration club recently met with Mrs. Roman Sprunger. The meeting was opened by reading the club collect, after which roll call wks answered by 13 members and one child. Mrs. Gordon Suman gave the treasurer’s report, after which an interesting lesson on civil defen.’e was presented by Mrs. Paul McCul lough. During the business session, a bake sale and a forthcoming group trip were planned. The door prize was won by Mrs. Wilford Morrison. The hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Lowell Noll, served refreshments to the group, during the social part of the meeting. The meeting was closed by the president. The next meeting will be held October 2. MARY AND NAOMI CIRCLES HAVE RECENT MEETINGS The Mary and Naomi circles of the Presbyterian church both met recently for regular meetings. Mrs. Dick Heller was hostess to the Naomi circle meeting, which was opened with prayer by Mrs. Calvin Magley. Devotions were led by Mrs. David Macklin, and the lesson of “The Indian-American in Transition” was presented by Mrs. Royal Friend. During the business meeting it was announced that the association’s fall rummage sale would be held September 21 and 22, and members are asked to have the donated articles at the church on or before September 20. The hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Lawrence Linn and Mrs. Jack Heller, served delicious refreshments to 11 members and one guest, Mrs. Ray Walther. The Mary circle met at the home of Mrs. J. F. Sanmann. with 17 members present. Mrs. William Affolder, president, presided. The devotions were presented by Miss Frances- Dugan, after which the program on the conversation of the Indian-American was given by Mrs. C. D. Teeple. This group was also reminded of the church rummage sale, and also the church fair announcements were given by the chairman, Mrs. E. E. Rydell. The date of this event will be announced later. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Paul Saurer, Mrs. Jess Cole, and Mrs. Stewart McMillen. TWENTY-SEVEN MEMBERS ATTEND WSCS MEETING Twenty-seven members and one guest attended the Trinity W.S.C.S. meeting which was held recently at the church. The lesson, taken from the “Manual of Christian Living,” was presented by Mrs. John Kelly, who stressed the importance of serving through the church. An interesting skit, “A Busy Day for the Pastor.” was given by the ladies. After a period of silent meditation, prayer was offered by Mrs. John Chamblers. Mrs. Kelly closed by reading a poem from the program books. Important dates were stressed during the business meeting. It was announced that the October meeting would be guest night, and that an executive meeting would be held Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. at the churfeh. Day of Prayer will be observed preceding world communinion Sunday. The hostesses. Mrs. Herald Hitchcock. Mrs. Minnie Light and Mrs. Blanche Mamma, served refreshments. ZION MISSIONARY SOCIETY BEGINS FALL ACTIVITIES The Zion Missionary society began its fall activities Wednesday afternoon with a tea in the parish hall. Devotions were in charge of Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, who also had charge of slides shown to the group, pertaining to “Christian Education.” The business meeting was conducted by The president, Mrs. Louis Jacobs, during which time an invitation was read from the Old Peoples Home, at Kendallville, to an Open house next Wednesday. Any of the ladies of the church interested in going, is asked to Contact Mrs. Frank Braun. Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Will Schnepf then served tea. which was in honor of the new day school teacher, Miss Evelyn Nussbaum. There were 23 members and guests, and seven children present for the meeting. Hostesses for the afternoon were

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Mrs. John Kless, Mrs. W’aiter Bauer, Mrs. E. P. Schmidt, and Mrs. Hoyt Callow. NUTTMAN AVENUE SOCIETY HAS RECENT MEETING Mrs. Myrtle Garwood was recently hostess to the Nuttman Avenue U. B. Missionary society. “Service" was the theme of the devotional proftVwm which was led by Mrs. Faye Michel, and which was participated in by the entire .group. Mrs. Dorothy -Harkless led in prayer, and scripture was read by Mrs. Garwood. Short talks on the educational, medical and evangelistic, work in Africa, were given by Mrs. Vesta Parker. Mrs. Gladys Rover and* the leader. The session was closed’ ly group singing. A short business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Vesta Parker, during which plans were made to attend the annual; booster meeting to be held at Dayton. Ohio, in October. Upon dismissal, light refreshments were served by the hostess. METHODIST W.S.C.S. HAS DESSERT LUNCHEON For the first fall meeting of the 1 year, the Methodist W.S.C.S. held a dessert luncheon at the church recently. Devotions were led by Mrs. Wai-1 ter Lister, and program leader for the afternoon was Mrs. Dortha Shary, whose topic for discussion was “The Spirit of Christ — For All of Life.” A business meeting followed. — The W.S.C.S. officers were hostesses for the meeting. PLEASANT MILLS W.M.S.’ MEETS WITH MRS. YOUNG The ladies of the W M.S. of the Pleasant Mills Baptist church met recently at the home of Mrs. Richard Young for their regular September meeting. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. J.F. Halberstadt. Sr., followed by the business meeting. The lesson study of “the Christian woman’s civic duty” was presented by Mrs. Harry Ray. Mrs. LoweW Noli gave a chapter from “Joyful Journey.” During the social hour, refreshments were served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Lowell Noll. Mrs. Noah Egley will be hostess to the St. Luke E. and R. Woman’s Guild, to meet next Thursday, aH day. Leader for the afternoon will be Mrs. Alton Corson. Election of officers will be and guests are invited to attend. The Do Your Best class of the Trinity church will have its opening meeting Thursday evening at the church. A carry-in supper will be served at 6 o’clock, and the bread, butter and coffee will be provided. Members are asked to bring their own table service. The Decatur Weight Watches club will meet at the public library Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Anyone interesting in being a member is asked to call either 3-2966 or 3-3584 for further information. The Tri Kappa sorority will open their fall meetings, Tuesday evening with a meeting to be held at the Youth and Community Center at 7:30 o’clock. The business meeting will be preceded by installation of officers, and members are reminded that dues are now payable. The Pythian Sunshine Girls will have a meeting at the K. of P. home Monday evening at 6 o’clock. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will have a pot luck supper Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the C.L. of C. hall. The meat and rolls will be provided. The V.F.W. ladies auxiliary will have a business meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the V.F.W. home. The officers are especially requested to be present.

Tells Os Typhoons Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eyanson have received word from their non, Charles, who Is stationed in Formosa. He states that he has been in two of the cerent typhoons which have struck that area. In August he was on a nine day leave, and went to Okinawa where he visited with- Ed Drum. Max HHyard and Dwight Hoffman, all local boys stationed there. His new address is Sp. 3 Charles D. Eyanson; RA 22367652; 176 ASA Co, (7312) Box 13; A.P.O. 63, San Francisco, California.

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MR. AND MRS. STEPHEN GASS are residing at 840 Mercer avenue in Decatur, following their recent marriage. Mrs. Gasa is the former Elizabeth Patsy Hess. The couple was married Saturday. September 1, at 7 o’clock, in the rectory of the St. Mary’s Catholic church. The Rev, Robert Content officiated for the double-ring rites, which were witnessed by members of the immediate families and a few close friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hess of 904 Line street are the parents of the bride, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R, Gass of route 5.-—Photo by Anspaugh.

tn® r- - ■ . • _, u....— — i Society Items for today’s pub- ' lication must be phoned in by 1 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 Gwen Hilyard FRIDAY Builder's class of Trinity E.U.B. church, chill supper at -HannaNuttman shelter house, 6 p.m. Mt. Tabor W. S. C. S., Mrs. Arlo Drake, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Decatur Emblem club, Elks lodge on Ninth street in Auburn, 8 p.m. SUNDAY Sing Bee at Greenbriar church, 2 p.m., Everybody welcome. MONDAY \ • Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 7:30 p.m. ’’'Pythian Sisters degree staff, K. of P. home, 7 p.m. Decatur Camera club, Youth and Community center, 7:30 p.m — Welcome Wagon club, Mrs. Bernard Pickett, 1057 Parkview Dr. 8 p.m. Adams county chorus, co-op building in Monroe. 7:30 p.m. V.F.W. ladies auxiliary, V.F.W. home, 8 p.m. Sunshine Girls, K. of P. home, 6 p.m. TUESDAY Merry Matrons home demonstration club. Mrs. Wilmer Grote, 8 p.m. Meeting of Decatur Garden club postponed until September 25 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Arnos Ketchum. Evening Circle II of the Metholist Church, 6:30 p.m., Mrs, Walter J. Krick. Pocahontas club, potluck, hobo party, Mrs. Robert Witham, 429 Eta Tau Sigma, Miss Helen Wellman, 8 p.m. Delta Theta Tau. called meeting. Mrs. Melvin Wiseman, 8 p. m. Decatur Weight Watchers, public library. 8 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority, Youth and Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C.L. of C. hall, potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY Woman's Guild of St. Luke E. and R. church, Mrs. Noah Egley, all day meeting. • Do Your Best class of the Trinity church, at the church, carry-. In dinner aot 6 p.m. The Crop Reporting Board has released figures which show that average output for each laying hen in 1955 was 192 eggs, compared with 188 in 1954.

Four Made 111 By Poisoned Water Three members of the John W. Blakey family of Decatur route five, and Herman T. Bleeke, also of route five, who visited them yesterday, required treatment at the Adams county memorial hospital Thursday after drinking poisoned water. Mr. and Mrs. John Blakey, William H. Blakey and Herman Bleeke all became ill after drinking water from a well which had become contaminated with a mixture for killing brush. Water containing the brush killer apparently seeped into the well. All four had their stomachs pumped and after receiving treatment were dismissed. A member of the family today stated that they are all in good condition now. Present Program At Veterans Hospital ’Smokey’ Davidson and "The Rhythm Four,” a local entertainment group, presented on hour-' long musical program at the Veterans’ Administration hospital in Fort Wayne Thursday evening. | The program and party for the patients at the hospital was' sponsored by the Decatur D. A. V. auxiliary members, who served refreshments. Featured on the musical portion of the program were Esther Schmitt at the piano. Davidson. as vocalist. Whitey Miller on drums, Kenny Rinker with the guitar, Roy Landis as vocalist and Stan Kling playing the bones. Policeman Saves Boy From Choking INDIANAPOLIS (UP) — Patrolman Jack Herman earned himself "the biggest steak he ever had” Thursday when he saved a coughing boy from choking to death on an earring. Summoned to the rescue, Hernan turned three-year-old Ricky Willis upside down,’ whacked him on the back, and out dropped the earring. "I’m going to fix that policeman the biggest steak he ever had," said Ricky's mother, Mrs. Colum, bus Willis. * Muffled Bells MILFORD, Mass. — (UP) — Sleeping zoiies have been established by police for ice cream peddlers. Mothers complained that the bells of the ice cream carts were disrupting their children’s afternoon naps. So the peddlers agreed to sleeping zones in which they reduce their bell-ringing.

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Roger Moser. Berne. Admitted and Dismissed Mrs. John W. Blakey, John W. Blakey, William H. Blakey, and Herman T. Bleeke, all of Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Amandus Zelt, Decatur; Mrs. Theodore Wemhoff and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Norman Ostermeyer and baby boy, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Pearl Baumgartner. Moose Lodge Plans For Auction Sale Adams Lodge 1311, Loyal Order of Moose, is planning an auction sale at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Moose parking ground. Lodge members, dealers and the public will deliver articles for registration during the forenoon, with’ the sale starting at 1:30 o’clock. Albert Brushwiller, recent graduate of the Reppert school will be the main auctioneer, assisted by others, and Darrell Krblscher will be the clerk. New and used articles will be sold. The Bureau of Public ißoads estimates that one worker in seven in the United States has work directly connected with highways and motor transportation. Michigan farmers receive most of their income from dairy products.

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j At the Adams county memorial hospital: Robert and Charlene Eyanaon Shoup of Decatur are the parents of a daughter, weighing seven pounds and four ounces, born this looming at 4:35 o’clock. An eight pound, eight ounce, baby girl was born this morning at 1 o’clock to Leonard and Marcile Manley King of Willshire, O. A son was norn this morning at 2:53 o’clock, to Harold and Roberta Swager Mattax of Fort Wayne. He weighed nine pounnb and one onnce.

Bill Kruse and Charles Voglewede returned yesterday to St. Joseph’s college at Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lankenau accompanied their daughter Gaynel to Bloomington today, where she will begin her sophomore year at Indiana University. Miss Lankenau is majoring in music education.

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