Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 228, Decatur, Adams County, 27 September 1956 — Page 3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,

DELTA THETA TAU HOLDS RECENT PLEDGE PARTY The Delta Theta Tau sorority held a pledge party Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Arnold. The committee for the evening consisted of Mrs. Melvin Wiseman. Mrs. H. K. Frey, Mrs. Jay Markley, Mrs. Robert Tracey and Mrs. Don Stover. Dinner was served family style, at tables cleverly decorated in “hobo" fashion. Pie tins were used a plates, and the group drank from tin cups. Indvidual favors were hobo knapsacks .. .... After dinner, the business meeting was conducted, at which time the report of the initiation committee. headed by Mrs. Lyle Mallonee. was given. Mrs. Frank Lybarger and Mrs. James Newton, heads of the budget committee, presented the new budget for the coming year. Following the business meeting, a pledge ceremony was conducted for the following new members: Mrs. Kenneth Deßolt, Mrs. Robert Krueckeberg, Mrs. Richard Kirschner, and Mrs. Jake Bultemeier. The door prizes were awarded to Mrs. Frank Lybarger and Mrs. Leo. Teeple. The next meeting of the sorority will be October 10, at the Youth and Community Center at 6 o'clock. Initiation of officers will be featured at this meeting. BETA SIGMA PHI CHAPTERS HOLD RUSH PARTY Xi Alpha Xi and Delta Lambda chapters of BeUk Sigma. Phi held their semi-annuan rush party at Hanna-Nuttman.pirk recently. The iSbles were appropriately decorated with fall flowers, and a delicious dinner was served at 6:30 o’clock with Mrs. James Ebersole. Mrs. Fred Corah, Mrs. Irenfe Gatshall. and Mrs. George Bair as co-hostesses. A short business meeting was conducted, with Mrs. William Affolder presiding. The opening ritual was repeated and Mrs. Helen Howell, who is a member, and also a local beautician, gave an interesting talk on shaping and styling the hair, using as her topic, "Her Crowning Glory." Mrsr Carl Gattshall, vice-presi-dent of Delta Lambda chapter, explained the meaning of Beta Sigma Phi, her topic being "What is Beta Sigma Phi?” Guests for thpauseaing were Mrs.

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Leo Curtin. Mrs. Donald Norquest, Mrs. Joe Morris, Mrs. Harry Essex, and Mrs. Dale Death. Following the repeating of the dosing ritual, the group spent the social hour playing bingo. SUNNY CIRCLE CLUB N&MES NEW OFFICERS A lesson on selecting carpets was given by Mrs. Glen Girod and Mrs. Edwin Reifsteck at the meeting Thursday of the Preble township Sunny Circle home demonstration club. The president, Mrs. William Kruetzman, opened the meeting with the club members reciting the club creed. The history of the song of the month, “When the Corn is Waving," was given by Mrs. Walter Hildebrand. Roll call was answered by giving a sewing hint. , The following officers were elected" for the coming year: Mrs. William Kruetzman, president; vice president. Mrs. Erwin Buuck; secretary, Mrs. Walter Hildebrand; treasurer, Mrs. Richard Scheuman; leaders, Mrs. Glen Girod and Mrs. Edwin Reifsteck; and alternate leaders, Mrs. Marvin Robert Beery. Mrs. Marjorie Clark was welcomed as a new member of the club. Devotions were given by Mrs. Ralph Mankey. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dale Brandt and Mrs. Ralph Mankey. KIRKLAND LADIES CLUB HAS RECENT MEETING The Kirkland Ladies club held its September meeting at the Adams Central school recently. The meeting was opened with the singing of the club prayer. Mrs. William Ehrman led the club in devotions, and the business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Ralph Freels. An auction was conducted by Mrs. Kershner. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Ralph Leyse, Mrs. Ralph Ross. Sr., and Mrs. William Ehrman. 12 MEMBERS MEET FOR ACADEMY OF FRIENDSHIP The Academy of Friendship held its first meeting of the fall season recently at the Moose home, with 12 members in attendance. Chairman Laura Meyers opened the meeting, by having the group repeat the club collect, after which roll was called. The new by-laws were presented for group approval. Thank you cards wers

read, and the programs for the coming year was discussed. The business meeting was closed by singing the friendship song, followed by benediction. A social hour followed, during which games were played and refreshments were served by the hostesses of the month, Evangeline Witham. Iva punter, Opal Myers, and Mary Fravel. Members are reminded that the regular meetings will be held the fourth Monday night of <ac 4 h month, for the rest of the club year. HISTORICAL CLUB HAS FIRST FALL MEETING The opening meeting of the Historical club was held recently at the home of Mrs. Roy Price.' Dinner was served to the 18 members present. A business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Price, who is president of the group. During a social period refreshments were served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Fannie ■'Christian, Mrs. Mary Ahr, Mrs. Maye Butter, and Mrs. Robert Garard. MRS. CHARLES MAGLEY IS HOSTESS TO MEETING Mrs. Charles Magley was recently to the members of the Civic department of the Decatur Woman’s club. Mrs. Lowell Smith had charge of the business meeting, and the program leader was Mrs. Doyle Collier. Mr. Collier, who was assisted by Jane Bedwell, Sara Eichenhauer, and Connie Baxter, told of the girls’ experiences when they attended the national Girl Scout roundup this past summer. Refreshments were seated later. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Lowell Smith, Mrs. Noble Reynolds, and Mrs. Gayle Baughman. WALTHER LEAGUE TO MEET SUNDAY NIGHT The Walther league, young people’s society of Zion Lutheran church. West Monroe Street, is planning a “Youth for the Kingdom” night Sunday, beginning with a carry-in supper at 5:30 p.m. and concluding with a communion vesper at 7:30. The Leaguers have invited their parents to be their special guests at both events. At the supper, the members of the junior confirmation class of last May will be received into membersship of the Walther League. Miss Jeannine Schultz, Christian growth chairman, will conduct the induction. The following new officers wilk also be Installed — Paul Schmidt, president; John Krueckeberg, vice-president;-Gloria Wall, secretary; and Kathleen Schultz, treasurer. The infor-

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mal part of the evening will be concluded with the showing of a short film explaining the purpose and program of the Walther League. entitled, "Growing up in Christ.” The Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor and league counsellor, will conduct the youth vesper and administer the Holy Sacrament to the young people of the church and their parents. Donald Bieberich. Church organist, will accompany the service and will precede it by a short concert of hymns on the Carillonic bells. The public is invited to attend the vesper. Mrs. Leo Faurote will entertain the members of the Eta Tau Sigma sorority Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. The VFW Ladies auxiliary will meet for a business meeting Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Michael Beery, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beery, oTTTN Master Drive, has aXjlyrket ministerial scholarship, to bJrstpplied’to his freshman year of study at Earlham college, Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Monte Marbach of Chicago, are moving to South Bend and will reside at 921 West Lasalle Avenue. Marbach, who is a former Decatur resident, will he employed by Clyde Williams and Associates, an engineering consultant firm. masmca Anderson AnExpert U. S. FORCES, Germany—Army PFC Jimmie G. Anderson, son of Mrs. Gladys Anderson, 1019 Bush St., Decatur, Ind., recently qualified as\ expert in firing the M-l rifle in Germany. Anderson entered the Army in February, 1955, and is a radio operator in headquarters company of the 11th airborne division's 511th infantry regiment. County Rural Youth To Dance Festival Adams county rural youth wjll be represented at the state square Dance festival at the manufactures building oh the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis Saturday. A number of carloads are planning to attend this annual event which attracts around 200 square dancers each year. Sally McCullough and Gloria Koeneman will represent district IV rural youth on the registration committee. Anyone interested in transportation to Indiapapolis is asked to contact the county extension office. Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 am. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 Gwen Hilyard THURSDAY St. Ambrose study club. Mrs. Leonard Schwaller. 7:30 p.m. St. Ann study club. Mrs. Mathias Coffee, 7:30 p m. Women of the Moose, lodge at 7:30 p.m., officers at 8 p.m. Emblem club, carry in dinner at 6:30 p.m., Elks home. D.A.V. auxiliary social meeting, D.A.V. home, 7:30 p.m. Order of Eastern Star, Friends night, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. Dorcas Circle of Methodist church, Mrs. (Ralph Smith. 2 p.m. Great Books Discussion club, public' library, 8 p.m. Ruralistic* study club, Mrs. Don Heimann. 8 p.m. Guardian Angel Study Club, Mrs. Andy Appelman, 8 p.m. FRIDAY Friendship circle of Decatur Missionary church, Mrs. Jack Rayer, 7:30 p.m. • FRIDAY K. of C. auxiliary. K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. MONDAY VFW Ladies auxiliary, • business meeting, 8 p.m. Literature department of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Leo Kirsch. buffet supper at 6:30 p.m. Adams county Home Demonstration chorus. Monroe Fann Bureau Building, 7:30 p.m. Art Department of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Leo V. Curtin, 419 Litnberlost Tr., carry-in supper at 6:30 p.m. Ladies Fireman's auxiliary. Mrs. Vernon Hill. 8 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima study club, Mrs. Cletus Gillman, 8 p.m. Dramtic Dept, of Woman's club. Nilah Neiir“6:3o p.m. Music Dept, of Woman's club, C. Feller, 7:30 p.m. tUESDAY Eta Tau Sigma, Mrs. Leo Faurote, 8 p.m. ' Gals and Pals Home demonstration club. Pleasant Mills school. 7 p.m. ... .—- 7 ; -r Decatur Weight Watchers club, public library. 8 p.jn» Girl Scout Training course. Youth and Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m.

Jobless Pay Claims Decrease For Week Still Far Higher Than Previous Year INDIANAPOLIS (UP) —The volume of unemployment insurance claims filed in Indiana last week dropped 7 percent from the last preceding week but was 68 percent above the corresponding week of 1955. The Indiana employment security division reported today that 4.148 claims from newly unemployed persons and 32,065 claims from persons out of work a week or more were filed during the week. The new claim load was 37.4 percent below the last preceding week and 23.8 percent above the comparable week last year. The continued claims volume was sixtenths of one percent below the last preceding week and 82.2 percent above the comparable week of 1955. IESD spokesmen said the new claims dropped because of curtailment of layoffs in the automotive industry. They said the effects of substantial recalls by the automobile industry will not show up in the volume of continued claims for another week or two. Parking Meter Is Struck By Auto A parking meter on Second street was knocked down at 12:30 a.m. today when it was hit by a car driven by Bryce Harvey, 37. of Decatur route three. The accident was reported to the police. . , , , Hf- - Receives Tickets To Holiday On Ice Paul Feller, of 310 West Jackson street, son of the Rev. and Mrs. William C. Feller, received two tickets for the ‘‘Holiday on Ice” show, by having the earliest postmark and correctly naming the mystery tune on the “Here’s Charlie” program on station WfcJG-TV Wednesday afternoon. Church Membership Is Below Average WASHINGTON (UP) - A nationwide survey of church membership showed today that Indiana’s, membership percentage of population was below the national average of 61.1 per cent. "" * ll 1 ... , ■ -WK*!'. ' 'W-'-'-U. wsuwmmyu i < 7 Jfc fßw I MRS. IVY BAKER PRIEST (above), Treasurer of the United States, has accepted the national chairmanship of the 1957 Easter Seal campaign, according to an announcement by the National Society for Crippled Children in Chicago. Mrs. Priest will lead more than 60,000 Americans serving in 1,655 state and local affiliates. (International) i® y -yw > 4^-.•i.iijK'Z*.;.. .:.. .«£, 7 « THIS MODEL unravels a timely fashion story, in Los Angeles. She is wearing a Somerset, a wool swimsuit with a sweatered look, designed by Rose Marie Reid. The understated maillot, a serious swimmer’s favorite, features a camisole top with wide straps which can be. haltered. The zipperless swimsuit rolls on just like a stocking.

Rally Day Sunday Al Zion Lutheran Special Services On Sunday Morning Sunday school rally day, observed at both the 8 and 10:30 o'clock services Sunday morning, will open Christian education week at Zion Lutheran church. West Monroe and Eleventh streets. “Raise your sights in Christian education” is the general theme of the week’s observance and involves five major concerns, according io William Gernand, superintendent of the Zion Lutheran Sunday school. — 1. A sound educational program: 2. Adequate and trained leadership; 3. Planned misison endeavors: 4. Good administration and equipment; 5. Vital church and home relations. Together with the members of the church’s board for parish education, Gernand will make a thorough study of the Zion' Sunday school according to the above standards. At the rally day observance Sunday, the children of the junior, intermediate, and senior departments, with their teachers, will take active part In the 8 o'clock service, and will sing: “Come, Children, and join in our festival song,” author and composer unknown. The children of the primary, beginner, and nursery departments will attend the 10:30 service and will sing, “Jesus lead me day by day," by George Strattner. The two rally day worship services will be conducted by the pastor of the church, the Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt, who has chosen as pulpit theme, “Rally around .he Word.” Lutheran education week will be concluded October 7 with promotion day observed in all departments of the Sunday school. With the new Sunday school year beginning October 7, Zion Lutheran church will be conducting 25 Sunday school classes each Sunday morning, divided into four departments — Bible class, senior, primary, and nursery. “It is our desire,” stated the pastor, "to provide a Sunday morning Bible study class for every age level. The Lutheran church believes that Christian education is an ongoing process from the cradle to the grave. We of Zion church want our Sunday congregation to be both a church at study and a Church at worship.” At the Adams county memorial hospital: Arthur and Barbara Bollinger Dawson of Decatur are the parents of a baby girl, born Tuesday morning at 6:35 o’clock, weighing seven pounds, 12% ounces. She has been named Luella Agnes. A baby girl was born Wednesday at 12:55 p.m., to Francis and Nonna Kline Geels of Decatur, weighing eight pounds and 10 ounces. JOSP.ITAL i ! V*' ' Admitted Mrs. Harold Whitright, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Arthur Dawson and baby girl, Decatur: Mrs. (Robert Morrissey and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Julian Maslas and baby girl, Berne.

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