Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 266, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1956 — Page 3

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1956

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Admitted Emil Bain, Decatur; Claud Kilmer, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Audrey Whitam, Berne; Mrs. Kenneth A. Hartman and baby girl, Bluffton; Mrs. Robert Moser and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. Virgil McClure, Ohio City, O.; Mrs. Tilman Moser, Berne. r

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Churches Observe Union Anniversary The 10th anniversary of the union of the Evangelical and United Brethren churches will be observed in the denomination Sunday. The union took place Nov. 16, 1946 in Johnstown, Pa. In celebration of the anniversary, the ministers 'f Bethany and Trinity churches in Decatur will exchange pulpits for the morning worship service Sunday. The Rev. Benj. G. Thomas will preach at Trinity church on the subject, "The Life of the Church.” and the Rev John Chambers will preach at Bethany church on “United in Christ.” These two churches, with the Union Chapel church, are members of the Indiana conference north of the E.U.B. church.

ELDONNA MAE HABEGGER WEDS RICHARD AMSTUTZ The marriage of Miss Eldonna Mae Habegger to Richard E. Amstutz was solemnized J Thursday evening, at 6:30 o’clock, in the First Mennonite church in Berne. The Rev. Olin Krehbiel officiated for the double ring ceremony, which was witnessed by a large assemblage of friends and relatives. - Mrs. Sa villa Habegger, of route 2, is the mother of the bride, and the bridegroom is the son of Omer Amstutz, of Berne. Mrs. Leland Neuen was organist. Her selections included "Orange Blossoms,” "Wedding Day,” “A Song of Gladness,” “Prayer,” “Venetian Love Song,” "The Old Refrain,” “The Bells of St. Mary’s,” and the traditional wedding chorus and march. Vocalists were Mr. and Mrs. Don Gerig. Hogether they sang “I Love You Truly,” “Always,” and as a prayer they sang “Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” Mr. Gerig also sang "Because.” Given in marriage by her brother, Chester Habegger, the bride wore a gown of net over stain, featuring panels of lace. The fitted bodice was styled of the lace over stain, and long tapering sleeves formed points oveh her hands. Her cathedral length veil was held in place by a cap of seed pearls, and she carried a bridal bouquet of red roses. Miss Charlotte Luke, friend of the bride, attended as maid -ofhonor in a gown of yellow net and silk over satin. The fitted bodice featured puff sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. She wore a headband of rust colored baby mums, and carried a boquet of mums to match her headband. Best man for the occasion was Robert Amstutz, brother of the bridegroom. Guests were seated by Paul Habegger, brother of the bride. EdAmstutz and Paul Amstutz, both brothers of the bridegroom, and Tom Schaadt, brother-in-law of the bride. The bride’s mother attended her daughter wedding in a black flowered dress, with blue accessories. Mrs? Ida Hirschy, aunt of the bridegroom, was attired in a grey checked suit with which she wore pink accessories. Both wore corsages of white earnations. Approximately 100 guests attended the wedding reception, which was held in the church basement immediately! following the ceremony. Serving the guests were Mrs. Tom Schaadt, Mrs. Mac Smith, and Miss Sara Helle-Habegger, all sisters oftiie bride, Miss Carolyn Amstutz, sister of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Ed. Amstutz, sister-in-law of the bridegroom. When the newlyweds left for a trip of unannounced destination, Mrs. Amstutz was wearing a turquoise dress with black accessories, and a corsage from her bridal bouquet. When they return, they will reside on route 4, Decatur. ’ Mrs. Amstutz attended Adams Central high school, and her husband is a graduate of Geneva high school. Both are employed at the Dunbar Furniture Co. in Berne.

MRS. CLIFFORD ROE HOSTESS TO HAPPY HOMEMAKERS The Happy Homemakers home demonstration club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Clifford Roe. Mrs. George Thomas, the president, opened the meeting by having the club repeat the club creed. Mrs. Earl Harmon gave the devotions, reading the 23rd Psalm as a Thanksgiving thought. She read a poem and offered prayer. Mrs. Kermit Parrish led the group in singing “Come Ye Thankful People, Come," after which an interesting health and safety lesson was given by Mrs. Sheldon .Wagley, “The Carpet Story” was the lesson which was presented by Mrs. Gale Cook, who displayed many samples of carpeting and padding as part of the program.

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Mrs. Roe, assisted by her two daughters, served refreshments to the club members. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Earl Harmon with a pot luck supper. Secret pals will be divulged at this meeting, and members who do not have a secret pal, are asked to bring a 50 cents gift for the exchange. Members are also asked to notify the hostess if they are unable to attend the next meeting.

MRS. ELISHA MERRIMAN HOSTESS TO MEETING Die Salem W.S.C.S. met recently at the home of Mrs. Elisha Merriman. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Merle Riley, after which the group sang “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations.” Mrs. Carl Shiuz was devotional leader, and scripture and prayer were offered by Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Shug. Mrs. Ronald Bryan gave the lesson of “The United Nations.” She was assisted by Mrs. Floyd Meyer. Mrs. Lawrence Carver reviewed the World out book, and Mrs. Austin Missionary gave an article on “World Federation.” The group voted to have a Thanksgiving supper in the church basement, Saturday evening, November 17, at 6 o’clock. Mrs. Rue Strayer reviewed the first chapter on the “Book of Paul’s Letters.” The meeting was closed by the group repeating the Lord’s Prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess, to 12 members and two children. EMBLEM CLUB HAS SPAGHETTI DINNER Thirty-three members of the Decatur Emblem club attended a spaghetti dinner at the Elks home recently. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Hazel Schultz, during which time the group discussed the possibility of joining the state association. Members of all the clubs in northern Indiana will attend a joint meeting at Bluffton, November 18, at 2 p.m. Plans were also made for a card party, with the date to be announced later. An initiation service was held for Mrs. James Cowens, Mrs. Genfe Rash, Mrs. Kenneth Beard, and Miss Martha Kelley. Cards were played and the prize was won by Mrs. Harry King. The door prize was awarded to Miss Mildred Niblick. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Kenneth Shannon, Mrs. Henry Neireiter, Mrs. Eugene Durkin, and Mrs. Herman Keller'.^'»„ ~ The next meeting will be the Christmas party December 13. A $1 gift exchange will be featured at the party.

LADIES SHAKESPEARE CLUB MEETS AT PUBLIC LIBRARY The Ladies Shakespeare club met Wednesday afternoon in the club room at the public library. Mrs. Dan Tyndall and Miss Bertha Heller acted as hostesses, in the absence of Mrs. John Heller, who was unable to attend because of illness in the family. Mrs. Stuart Brightwell presented the lesson, using the subject, “The Mayflower. Sails Again.” She gave a short account of the first Mayflower, and proceeded with the stpry of the building of the new Mayflower which is to sail from England in February, hoping to arrive in Massachusetts by early summer. The Mayflower will then be the center of a reconstruction of the Plymouth colony which will rival Williamsburg, according to Mrs. Brightwell’s interesting and timely report. Miss Heller displayed an old German Bible which was printed in 1744. She extended an invitation to the members to visit the library during library week. During the social hour, delicious candies were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be held November 27 at the home of Mrs. Charles Dugan. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS Mrs. Henry Braun was hostess to the recent meeting of the Town and Country home demonstration club. The president, Mrs. Leo Teepie, opened the meeting by having the group repeat the club creed and collect. Mrs. John Bayles gave the history of the song of the month, and Mrs. Will|am Meyers gave the safety' lesson of “Rabies.” Mrs. Richard Walters presented the lesson oh “Carpet Care and Cleaning,” after, which Mrs. Dan Striker installed the following new officers : President, Mrs. Herman Meyers; vice-president, Mrs. John Bayles; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Edna Haviland; song leader, Mrs. Herman Heimann; leaders, Mrs. Lewis Rumschlag and Mrs. William Keller; alternate leaders, Mrs. Robert Colter and Mrs. Henry Braun; news reporter, Mrs. Charles Keller; health and safety leader, Mrs. Dick Walaers. Mrs. Braun, who was assisted by Mrs. Teeple, served refreshments to 14 members, four guests and two children. METHODIST WOMEN’S SOCIETY MEETS IN CHURCH CHAPEL Organ meditations by Mrs. Harry Dailey opened the November meeting of the Methodist W. S. C. S.. which was held in the church chapel Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. Leonard Soliday had charge of devotions, followed by the lesson, “Distant Lands,’’ presented by Mrs. E. E. LeMaster, a Methodist missionary now home on furlough from the mission fields of Angola, Africa. The meeting was closed with prayer offered by Mrs/ Sexton, after which lunch was served by the following hostesses: Mrs. Giles Porter and Mrs. Robert Krick, cohostesses, and Mrs. Forest Elzey, Mrs. Henry Heller, Mrs. Gail Baughman, Mrs. C. D. Custer and Mr# -Bernard Pickett. NOVEMBER MEETING HELD BY MT. PLEASANT WBCB The Mt. Pleasant Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the church recently for the November meeting. Thirteen membets and three children were in attendance. The meeting opened with the group singing the hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” followed with prayer by Mrs. Milton Fuhrman. Mrs. Florence Susdorf led in devotions, and Mrs. Earl G. Fuhrman presented the lesson, entitled “The U.N. — A Good Trustee.’’ Mrs. Norval Fuhrman, secretary of missionary education and service, reported news from a friend with whom she has been corresponding. A poem, “7*eU Thein So” was read by the spiritual secretary, Mrs. Everett Singletart? Mrs. Burl Fuhrman had charge of the business meeting. The report of sick calls and flowers was made, and articles were received to fill two boxes to be sent to the needy children of Korea. The group decided to have a 50cent gift exchange at the Christmas meeting, which will be a potluck dinner at the home of Mrs. Frank Singleton. In the absence of Mrs. Brice Sheets, who was to have acted as hostess, refreshments were served by Mrs. Robert Teeple and Mrs. Leo King, Sr. Our Lady of Fatima study club will meet Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Robert Boch. The D.A.V. Junior auxiliary met recently at the D.A.V. hall. Plans werd made for the next meeting and refreshments were served by Marlene and Roy Ann Stuckey. The Ruralistic study club will meet Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Fred Ulman. J. The D.A.V. auxiliary held a business meeting Thursday at the D.A.V. hall. Plans were made for the rummage sale which will be conducted November 17. The social meeting has been changed to November 29 and the Christmas -pai'ty’ and gift exchangiP’wflb’be heftt December 13. Refreshments wefe served by Clara Ellen Hitchcock. -

The Harvesters end the Y.P.- . M.B, will meet at the Mount Zion United Brethren church Wednesday evening at 6:30 o’clock. All members are urged to attend, as arrangements for the home mission project in December will be made at this meeting. The Pleasant Mills Methodist W.S.C.S. will meet Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Bauman. The V.F.W. Fathers auxiliary is holding a family party at the post home Tuesday evening, start8 o’clock. Prizes for games to be played will be cakes, pies, homemade bread, doughnuts, cookies, and other baked goods, all donated by the V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary. Proceeds from the affair will go to different projects of the Fathers auxiliary. Girl Scout News Girl Scout troop 11 met Tuesday afternoon at the Lincoln school. We opened our meeting by repeating the Girl Scout promise. Then we had roll call and collection of dues. We invited troop 22 over and taught them a game. Then Mrs. Robert Krueckeberg, a German bride, gave a very interesting talk on the life In Germany ahd some of their customs. We cioSfed by singing taps; Scribe Rebecca Rumple Brownie troop 28 met Wednesday at Mrs. Heller’s house. President, Susan Gray led us in the pledge and the Brownie promise. Cassie Reynolds read roll call. We elected new officers as follows: Linda McIntosh is president; Susan Gray is secretary and treasurer; and Janet Ginter is scribe. Then we checked our calendar money. We sang songs and played games in the yard, ''he meeting ended with the Brownie Good Bye song and the arch. Scribe: Janelle Heller It* has been made known this past week, that there are still many Brownie and Girl Scout members who are still desirous of obtaining good used uniforms. Any girl who has a Brownie or Girl Scout uniform that she has outgrown of is unable to wear, is asked to call either Mrs. Charles Mhgley at 3-2553 or Mrs. Doyle Collier at 3-9832.

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Here Sunday Special guests Sunday at the First Methodist church will be the Rev. and Mrs. E. E. LeMaster and family, missionaries abroad of the local church. There will be a combined session of the church school at 9:30 o’clock, at which time Mrs. LeMaster will speak to the Children and Rev. LeMaster wi|l address youth and’’ 4 adults. A special offering will be received for the mission work in Angola, Africa. At the 10:20 o’clock morning worship service Rev. LeMaster will deliver the sermon. Sunday evening at the school of Christian living the LeMasters will be in charge of the devotional hour at 6 o’clock and Rev. LeMaster will teach the class for intermediate and senior youth groups. Following the class sessions, the Woman's Society of Christian Service wil honor the LeMasters at a reception in the church lounge. All members of the church are invited to attend.

Services Sunday As Zion Lutheran Regular, Special Services Planned “The Kind of Congregation Every Pastor Wants” will be the sermon theme Sunday morning by the Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, West Monroe Streets. Two worship services are conducted’ at 8:00 and 10:30 o’clock and, although the order of the service is somewhat different, the message is identical. Each service will be preceded by a concert on the Carillonic bells by the church organist and carilloneur, Dohald Bieberich The 30-voice church choir, directed by Robert G. Welsh of Ft. Wayne, will appear at the late service, singing, “Oh Jesus, Grant Hope and Comfort,” by Franck-Stein. In referring to his Sunday morning message, Rev. Schmidt stated “The kind of congregation every preacher wants is strong and united in faith, is cheerful in sharing, and powerful in its witness for Christ, the Savior, And that's the kind of congregation God wants, too!” Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock and in the evening at 7 o'clock, the members of Ziqp Walther league, young people’s society, will sponsor the showing of the full-length movie, “Martin Luther,” produced by Lutheran Film Productions, Inc. The showing will be held in the parish hall auditorium and the public is invited and encouraged to see this film that brings the high points of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. No admission wffl be charged, but a free will offering will be received by the young people. At 7:30 Sunday evening, the Lutheran Laymen's league, Decatur zone, will sponsor a seminar at Immanuel Lutheran church. Union township. The topic of the seminar is "The Problem of Lutheran Union.” The Rev. Prof. Herbert Bouman of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, St. Louis, will be guest speaker. Opportunity will be given at the seminar for audience participation and open forum discussion. Edgar: Krueckeberg, Decatur zone L. L. E. chairman, will preside at the Seminar, which is open to the public. Trade in a Good Town — Decatar

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Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 ( Gwen Hilyard SATURDAY Bake sale, sponsored by sophomore class of Monmouth high, Good Year store, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pleasant Grove Harvesters band at the church, 2 p.m. Bake sale, sponsored by Woman's guild of Bethany E.U.B. church, Decatur Hatchery, 9 a.m. SUNDAY Third Order of St Francis, St. Mary’s Catholic church, 7:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran church at Friedheim, chicken and ham supper, at the church, 4 p.m. MONDAY Our Lady of Fatima study chib, Mrs. Robert Boch, 8 p.m. Past Presidents Parley, Preble Restaurant, 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters, K. of P. home, 7:30 p.m. Needle club to follow. Monmouth Parent and Family Education study group, Monmouth school, 7:30 p.m. Juniors Arts department. Youth and Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Bobo Community Organization, Bob school, 7:30 p.m. Honorary members of Psi lota Xi, Mrs. Alfred Beavers, Homestead 16, 7:30 o’clock. Sunshine girls, practice for inspection, K. of P. home, 6 p.m. TUESDAY Dutiful Daughters, Mrs. Clarence Brunnevraff, 7:30 p.m. Eagles auxiliary, Eagle’s hall, 8 p.m. Kirkland W.C.T.U., Mrs. Ervin Lochner, 1:30 p.m. St. Dominic study club, Mrs. Harold Engle, West Monroe street, 7:30 p.m. Rose Garden club, Mrs. Paul Daniels, 2 p.m. American Legion auxiliary. Legion home, 8 p.m. . V. F. W. Fathers auxiliary, family party at post home, 8 p.m. Decatur Weight Watchers, public library, 8 p.m. Monroe Better Homes Demonstration club, Mrs. Earl Stucky, 7:30 p.m. Root township home demonstration club, Mrs. Norbert Aumann, 1 E' m ' Psi lota Xi regular meeting, Youth and Communinty Center, 8 p.m. . Delta Theta Tau sorority, Mrs. Joe Krick, 8 p.m. Eta Tab Sigma, Miss Helen Willman, Bp.m. " Xi Alpha Xi and Delta Lambda chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, dinner at Fairway, 6:30 p.m. Meeting to follow at home of Mrs. Nilah Neil. V.F.W. Fathers auxiliary bake party, V.F.W. home, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY ~ Business and Professional Women, Dutch Mill at Bluffton, 8:30

You Are Cordially Invited ' Dedication Services of tambly of God Cinrdi 1210 W. Elm Street Phone 3-4771 George Yarian, Pastor . • Sunday, November 11 \ • 2:30 In the Afternoon • Guest Speaker: Rev. Roy Wead, District Supt • Special Singing and Music

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p.m. Ladies Aid of St. Paul Missionary church, Mrs. Forest Railing, all day. Fourth district of American Legion auxiliary meeting at Cromwell. Ruth Circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Chalmer Deßolt, 8 p.m. { Naomi circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Robert Gay. 8 p.m. Harvesters and Y.P.M.8., Mt. Zion U.B. church, 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY So Cha Rea, Mrs. Dick Ehinger, 7:30 p.m. Women’s Guild of St. Luke E. and R. church at Honduras, all day mleeting at the church. Pleasant Mills Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Fred Bauman, 1:30 p. m. ~ Ruralistic study club, Mrs. Fred Ulman, 8 p.m. At the Adams county memorial hospital: At the Adams County memorial hospital: Lyman and Margaret Baker Hann are the parents of a baby girl, born Friday afternoon at 3:05 o'clock. She weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces. A son weighing seven pounds and one ounce, was born Friday at 4:18 p.m. to Brice and Doris Sprunger Fisher of route 4, Decatur. Monthly Report Os Dairy Association The Adams county dairy herd improvement association had an average of 32.1 pounds erf butterfat during the month of October, according to the report of Everett Rice, supervisor. Hie 10 high herds: Franklin Steury, 57.5; Martin Habegger, 49.9; Chris Stahly, 41.7; Sol Mosser, 41; Alfred Grogg, 38.9; Norman Becher 38.9; Jesse Blue & Sons, 38.9; Ben Gerke, 38.1; Lehman & Yager, 37.5; C. P. Steury & Sons, 36.4. The 10 high cows: Rolandes Liechty, 100.7; Norman Becher, 100.5; Jesse Blume & Sons, 94; Kranklin Steury, 84; Martin Habegger, 79.5; Chris Stahly, 78.6; Franklin Steury, 78; Ben Gerke, 77.6; Ben Gerke, 77; Franklin Steury, 73.8. • Trade in a wood Town — Dwatm

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