Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 274, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1956 — Page 3

TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1956

DR. MILTON BRUCE BYRD SPEAKS TO WOMAN’S CLUB Dr. Milton Bruce Byrd, of Indiana University, was the guest speaker at the November meeting of the Decatur Woman’s club Monday evening at the Youth and Community Center. > The meeting was opened in regular form, with the group repeating the club collect, after which the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were given by Mrs. Randolph Brandyberry and Mrs. Fred Meier, respectively. Mrs. William C. Feller gave an interesting and informative report on “Confusionism,” as part of the evening’s program. During the brief business session which followed, it was announced that the Christmas gifts for mental health patients must be turned in by December 8. Woman’s club members were also urged by their president. Mrs. Glenn Hill, 'to attend the meetings of the AdamS county Federation of Woman’s clubs. • Mrs. Mary Jane Runyon, chairman of the literature department, introduced Dr. Byrd, who spoke on ‘.’Poetry and Its Levels of Meanings." The next meeting of the entire group will be Ueld December 19, at which time the Dramatic department will be in charge. Chair-

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man for this meeting is Mrs. Roy Kalvcr, and her committee consists of Mrs. Arthur Burris and Mrs. Reid Erekson. DO YOUR BEST CLASS HAS RECENT MEETING The Do Your Best class of the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church met last Thursday evening at the church for their regular monthly meeting. “Take the Name of Jesus,” and “The Name of Jesus is so SwCet,” were sung as opening songs. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ruth Williams, who read the 100th Psalm, followed by prayer, offered by Mrs. George Hill. Mrs. Zelma Roop, president, presided over the business meeting, at which time the minutes of the October meeting were read and accepted. The sick calls and card reports were made, and it was decided to have a Christmas party at the December meeting. This will be a carry-in dinner, and a 50-cent gift exchange will be featured. The committee in charge of arrangements will be Mrs. Earl Crider, Mrs, . Frank Bohnke, Mrs. Clarence Drake, Mrs. Frank Fisher, Mrs. Ruth Williams, and Mrs. Zelma Roop. In charge of devotions will be Mrs. Fannie Hitchcock, and the program committee consists of Mrs. Anna Myers, Mrs. Jesse Case, Mrs. John Gage and Mrs. Walter Roop. Mrs. John Roop was in charge of the program for the evening, which consisted of several contests, after which the meeting was dismissed by the repeating of the Mizpah benediction. Refreshments were served to’l4 members, by the hostesses, Mrs. Fannie Hitchcock, Mrs. Bessie Hahn, and Mrs. Anna Myers. MRS. CLARENCE DICK IS HOSTESS TO MEETING Mrs. Clarence Dick was recently hostess to the Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club. The meeting was called to order ’by the president, Mrs. Ralph Bluhm, who led the group in repeating the club creed. Mrs. John Arnold headed the group as they extended birthday wishes to Mrs. Dick and Mrs. Bluhm, and she also led in singing the song of the month, “Come Ye Thankful People, Come.” A special holiday feature was presented as Mrs. Dick read “Little William’s Thanksgiving Turkey.” and “I Am Yesterday.” , Mrs, Thomas Johnson led in devotions, and thiPMSHAort, -'MJarpet, 1 Purse Appeal,” was given by Mrs. . Melvin Mcßarnes. ' Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Henry Heiman gave an interesting report on their recent trip to the Smoky Mountains, with the group of Adams county ladies. Roll call was answered by giving a favorite cold remedy, and the door prize was won by Mrs. Zeffie Miller. Names were drawn for a SI gift exchange to be held at the Christmas party, December 11, which will be held at the home of Mrs. Heiman. Three guests who attended the meeting were Mrs. Chester Habegger, Mrs. Arthur Mitchel, and Mrs. Vaughn Mattox. MR. AND MRS. JACK GRAY ARE HOSTS FOR MEETING Class H of the Decatur Missionary church met recently at, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray,.

- MR. AND MRS. ELBERT ROOP of Willshire, Ohio, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, November 25. The couple was married in 1906 by the Rev. Charles Payne. Mr. Roop was born in Willshire township, and Mrs. Roop, the former May Myers, was born in Washington township. Following their marriage, they resided 'in Decatur for one year, after which they moved to Mr. Roop’s home farm, where they have resided for 49 years. The day of celebration will begin by having the entire family attend the church services of the Church of God at Willshire, followed by a family dinner. > A reception for the couple is planned for that afternoon from 2 until 5 o’clock, at the Roop home, and all neighbors, friends and relatives are invited to attend, but are requested to omit gifts. 'The Roops are the parents of four living children: Mrs. Arthur (Reba) Richards, Richmond, Mich.; Mrs, John (Glennis) King, Decatur; Kenneth of Craigville; and Mrs. Holman (Helen) Egly of Berne. They have 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One grandson is stationed in Korea with the armed forces. — Photo by Edwards

for a chicken supper. This class is taught by Lester Strahm. The serving table was decorated in keeping with the Thanksgiving season, and featured a centerpiece of cornucopia, which was later presented to the Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Gerig and family. Rev. Gerig led in devotions preceding the dinner, which was attended by 31 members and one guest. A game of “I” was enjoyed, after which the meeting was dismissed with prayer. The Kirkland Ladies club will meet at the Adams Central school Tuesday evening at 7:30 d’clqyk. •' The K. of C/hdxiHAty will meet at the K. of C. "hall, Friday evening at 8 o’clock. Girl Scout Hews Brownie troop 19 met Monday afternoon. We had roll call and paid our dues. Then we made nut cups for Thanksgiving. Scribe: Nancy Ehinger I At the Adams county memorial hospital: Jesus and Eulogia Aidape Serne of 1028 North Tenth street, are the parents of a seven pound, 12 ounce daughter, born this morning at 3:07 o’clock. A seven pound, 14 ounce daughter was born this morning at 4:55 o’clock to Hazen and Marilyn Augsburger Roth of Genevq. >■ —.-- , [®OSRITAL Admitted Ned Hurley, Decatur, and Norbert Cable, Decatur. Dismissed Miss Nancy Heimann, Decatur Master Gray Bodie, Decatur; Fred Striker. Decatur; Mrs. John Winkler, Willshire, O.; Mrs. James Lovellette and baby girl, Decatur; Ned Hurley, Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stephens and daughters, Peggy and Sally, from New Haven, Conn., are spending the Thanksgiving holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Al Anderson. Mrs. Irene Hicks and Mrs. Dorothy Hunt, local beauticians and shop owners, have received diplomas of Revlon’s post graduate beauty course. They are now certified Revlon beauty advisors. Noah J. Schrock, local carpenter, will leave Decatur tonight via T W A for Phoenix, Ariz., where he will spend the next few days with his father, J. N. Schrock. He will be met there by his brother, Clarence, of San Diego, Calif. I'rada iu a Good 'town — 'ur DON’T TAKE A CHANCE TAKE PLENAMINS , Smith Drujr Co.

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Anti-War Stand Is Defended By Hoover Former President Reiterates Stand CHICAGO API — Former President Herbert Hoover said Monday night he still believed the United States should have avoided involvement in World War II and allowed Germany and Russia to fight it out between each other. Mr. Hoover’s defense of his antiwar stand was made in a speech dedicating a new 1-million-dollar Boys Club building and honoring _Gen. Robert E. Wood, ex-president of Sears Roebuck and Co., and president of the Chicago Boys Clubs. Mr. Hoover is national chairman of the Boys Clubs of America, The ex-president said* he and Gen. W’ood, who served together ir. World War I, “came out of that experience with a profound and justifiable distaste of war and all its aftermaths.” "When World War II began to loom up, both of us ... . opposed every step of America being involved in that war,” he said. “I know the general, like mys.elf, has slept better for having made the fight against it.” Auburn Man Killed As Car Overturns AUBURN, Ind, ((IP!) — Eugene L. Thimlar, 29, R. 2, Auburn, was killed today when his auto went out of control on Ind. 8 west of Newville. Thiinlar’s automobile went into a ditch, skidded into a culvert and rolled over. Thimlar was thrown from the car and it rolled on top .a him. Jhe Welcome Wagon Hostess JVill Knock on Your Doot with Gifts & Greetings from Friendly Business <r Neighbors and Youft Civic and Social Welfare Leadera n» nrrzrt/nf, a ft lUrth of a Baby Birthdays , Announcement! • <>f rccr’epee ! to Phone 3-3196 or 3-3479 .Vi> roes 11)

Society Item* for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) r Phone i-2121 Gwen Hilyard TUESDAY C. L. of C„ C. L. of C. halj, potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist W. S. C. S., Thanksgiving supper, 5 to 7 p.m. • ■ Merry Matrons home demonstrations club, Mrs, Louis Krueckeberg, 8 p.m. Decatur Weight Watchers club, [ public library, 8 p.m. Loyal Daughters of Bethany E. U. B-., Mrs. Arbie Owens, 7:30 p.m. Evening circle 2 of Methodist church, Mrs. Russell Owens, 7:30 p.m. Emmaus Guild of Zion Lutheran ; church, parish hall, 8 p.m. Kirkland Ladies club, Adams Central school, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Bert Haley, 2 p.m. FRIDAY K. of C. Auxiliary, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. Hoosiers Prefer Central Standard Time In Election INDIANAPOLIS! (IP!)—Final official tabulations on the Nov. 6 time referendum show 115,000 more Hoosiers prefer ’’slow” time than “fast” time. The results released Monday by the Indiana Secretary of State’s office: Favor CST as official time-Yes 626,794, No. 209,433. Favor Central Daylight Time for certain periods-Yes 27T.633, No 350,667. Favor EST as official time—Yes 511,536, No 243,013. Favor Eastern Daylight time for certain periods-Yes 147.095, No 397,148. Youth Loses Thumb In Hunting Accident MONTEZUMA, Ind. ((IP)) — Ralph Pritchard, 22, Hillsdale lost his left thumb in a hunting accident Monday. Pritchard’s thumb was over the muzzle of his shotgun when it discharged accidentally. He was taken to Vermillion County Hospital at Clinton. Savings Bond Sales Decrease In October INDIANAPOLIS «IPI) — Sales of U.S. Savings Bonds of the Series “E” type increased about $90,000 during October over the figure for the corresponding month in 1955. but sales of Series “E” and “H” bonds combined were almost two million dollars lower.

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Paul Busse, Jr. Word has been received byiMrs. Paul Busse, Jr., that her husband has recently arrived in Furth, Germany, where he will be stationed for the next 16 months, as part of operation gyroscope, the army’s unit rotation plan. Busse is a member of the Bth infantry division which has been stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., and replaced the 9th infantry division in Germany. He is a construction specialist in company B of the division's 12th construction battalion. His new address is as follows: Pvt Paul Busse, Jr.; U.S. 55541260; Co. “B” 12th Eng. Bn. (C); Bth Inf. Div. A.P.O. 696; New York, New York. > o g*'■ - 79 Years Os Marriage Ends In Wife's Death PLEASANT, Ind. (W) — Death separated Mr. and Mrs. Francis I. Miller today after 79 years of marriage. Mrs. Charlotte Miller, 100, died Monday after a long illness. She and her 105-year-old husband were one of the longest-mar-ried couples in the world. When they marked their 79th anniversary Aug. 25, President Eisenhower sent them a letter of congratulation. Free Bus AUGUSTA; Me. — (W))—School bus driver Harvard Tate. 49, of East Corinth has a new yellow bus to show for 17 years of accidentfree driving of youngsters to school. A bus manufacturer (Oneida Products Division of the Henney Motor Cq„ Inc., of Canastota, N. Y.) presented Xhe bus .to him as a gift because of his Spotless driving record and several recommendations for traffic safety made by him in an essay written for the firm’s national safety competition for school bus drivers. Trade lu a wood Town — Decatut I

Three Children Die In Kentucky Fire BURLINGTON, Ky. (W) — Three children perished and their parents and grandmother were burned seriously today when fire destroyed a small frame cottage in Boone County,’just south of Cincinnati. Ohio. \ The victims \vere a boy about 6, and two girls, about 8 and 5. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graziana and Graziana’s mother were hospitalized with severe burns. Terre Haute Man Is Hit And Run Victim TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (V)) — Bert Rice, 52, Terre Haute, was

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iSnSi Thanks Where in all the world can we find / 1 nation which has more reason to thank almighty God than these United States? Richly b essed with mineral resources, with amber waves of ripening Nto grain, with almost endless miles of V*’ fruited plains, and with an industrial potential which has made possible a standard of living unequalled anywhere else on earth, the United States has been the recipient of divine benedictions as no other nation in all of history. * ‘ Will the churches of America be crowded on this Thanksgiving Day ? Will American citizens heed the call of their President to express their gratitude to God ? America’s Christians will. In their churches they will repeat the ancient chant: “0 give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; because His mercy endureth forever?’ Psalm 107:1. If you have no church affiliation, we invite you to take part fa our Thanksgiving service. WEDNESDAY EVENING at 7:30 THURSDAY MORNING at 9:00 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH W. MONROE at ELEVENTH (Message by the Pastor—l Thess., 5,18) SUNDAY SERVICES 8 and 10:30 A. M. BIBLE SCHOOL at 9:15 For Information — Phone 3-2523

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found dead on a street here Monday. Police said he was struck by a hit-run vehicle. No witnesses were found to the accident, police said. They were looking for the driver of the vehicle which hit Rice, a one-armed laborer, crushing his chest and causing internal injuries. ■ , a New Ferry A Success BAR HABOR, Me. — ((ffl) — A representative of Canadian National Railways said the new international ferry, Bluenose, operated by the railroad “has exceeded the fondest dreams of her owners.” Atty. Kenneth Baird said the vessel, which plies between the Maine resort and Yarmouth, N.S, carried 60,000 passengers and 16,000 motor vehicles in July and tugust.