Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 284, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1956 — Page 3

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1956

gOCIBTIj

GERALD L. SIPE TO MARKY OSSIAN GIRL The engagement afid approaching marriage of Miss Sunya Sue Wilsod to Gerald L. Sipe, has been made known by the bride-elect’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Wilson of route 2, Ossian. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sipe of route 6, Decatur. January 25 is the wedding date that has been chosen by the couple. The Rev. Irene Bealer will read the vows in the Union church, Huntington county. Miss Wilson is a graduate of Ossian high school and is an employe of the Northern Indiana Public Service company. A graduate of Pleasant Mills high school, her fiance is employed by the Swifty Connett Plumbing & Heating Company of Fort Wayne. MRS. JAMES WEBB IS HOSTESS TO STUDY CLUB The Church Mothers study club met recently at the home of Mrs. James Webb. Following devotions, Mrs. Don Cochran read an article from the Parents magazine, entitled “Do your children know you love them?” An article from Our Home, “Establishing Your Own Christmas Experience,” was read by Mrs. Clint Reed.

NOTICE Office Closed Until Dec. 10 ' DR. FREY For Appointment Phone 3-4134 MWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWxiIWCtW I\ X J* □'ORSAY VMMufW 5 i MA I You will never fathom the A [ sower of a great French , 1 perfume until you have * known... Intoxication I It goes A to your heartl S Perfume $3 to $35. £ Eau de toilette $3, $5. £ Solid eau de toilette $1.75 •Ita tax M SMITH | j DRUG CO.

The PRICES OF MANY PRODUCTS and SERVICES ARE GOING UP BUT WE’RE HOLDING THE LINE WE’RE GOING TO KEEP OUR DRYCLEANING - PRICES AT THE SAME LOW LEVEL THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN CASE YOU’VE FORGOTTEN: OUR PRICES ARE STILL THE LOWEST IN TOWN AND OUR WORK IS OF THE SAME HIGH QUALITY AS BEFORE JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THESE BARGAIN PRICES LADIES* LADIES* , Plain Dresses, Plain Skirts, Suits & Coats Blouses & Sweaters MEN’S MEN’S Suits, Topcoats ■ Trousers, Sweaters & Overcoats & Sport Shirts z 69c E B MEN’S HATS — CLEANED & BLOCKED.-— 69c SHIRTS LAUNDERED ——2 o c Each CASH AND CARRY —- ■ MYERS CLEANERS Cor. Madison & Second Sts. yz

The club voted to dpnate $lO to the retarded children’s school at Vera Cruz. It was announced that the Christmas party will be held next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Lowell Smith. There will be a 50-cent gift exchange. Assisting Mrs. Webb as hostess, were Mrs Kenneth Johnson, Mrs. Ray Lehman, and Mrs. Edward Summers. D. A. V. AUXILIARY HAS RECENT MEETING 1 The D. A. V. auxiliary held a recent social meeting, with Mrs. Martha Summers as hostess. Games were jjlayed and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hubert Feasel, Mrs. Betty Tinkham, Mrs. Ester Ray and Mrs. Catherine Stalter. The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Ray. A Thanksgiving lunch was served by the hostess. The Christmas party will be held December 13, with a $1 gift exchange. RUTH AND NAOMI CIRCLES MEET AT REFORMED CHURCH The Ruth and Naomi circles of the Zion Reformed church met recently in the church social rooms, for a regular meeting. Mrs. Charles Meyers was leader for the afternoon. She opened the meeting with scripture and prayer, after which the group sang several songs. Mike Kaehr played several piano selections. Mrs. Meyers’ topics for the afternoon were “When He Had Given Thanks” and “To Live in One’ World.” Chairman Mrs. Troy Meyer conducted the business meeting. The Christmas meeting will be held December 19 in the church, with a potluck dinner at noon, and a 50-cent gift exchange The meeting closed with the repeating of the Lord’s jXayer. During the social hour, refreshments were served to 15 members, by the hostesses, Mrs. Ed Berne, Mrs.. Robert Kiess, and Mrs. Fefd Litterer. ZION ADULT CLUB HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Zion Adult club of the Zion Lutheran church held their Christmas party Sunday evening at the parish hall. A carry-in dinner was served from tables appropriately decorated for the Chfistmas season, and highlighted with miniature Christmas candles. Following the dinner, election of officers was held with the following results: president, Arnold Conrad; vice-president, Ray 1 Bleeke; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Henry Krueckeberg. I Outgoing officers are Henry Bieberich, president, Otto Spiegel, vice-president, and Mrs. Norman Geiger, secretary and treasurer. . The Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt led in group singing, and also favored the group with a vocal solo, “O Holy Night.” Mrs. Robert Miller was the accompanist. A Christmas gift exchange was held, after which indoor golf was enjoyed. Prizes were won by Mrs. Harry Sheets, Mrs. Robert Miller, Henry Krueckeberg, and Ed Bauer. The committee for the evening included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Spiegel, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zwick, Mr .and Mrs. Ed Thieme, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Steele. Pastor Schmidt closed the meeting with prayer. MRS. EDWARDS IS HOSTESS TO DECATUR W. C. T. U. The Decatur Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met recently at the home of Mrs. Paul Edwards. The meeting was opened with the

singing of “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name,” followed by the reading of the 100th Psalm by Mrs., Faye Michel, and prayer by Mrs. Jesse Niblick. After the business session, which was conducted by the president, Mrs. Benjamin Thomas presented “The Washington Letter” taken from Union Signal. Mrs. Frank Bohnke gave the treasurer’s report, and a report on the state convention at Bedford was given by Mrs. Niblick. A general discussion on some phase of the recent election followed. The meeting closed with the members repeating the temper■ance pledge and benediction. At the close of the meeting, delicious candies were served by the hostess.

ZION LUTHERAN FAIR TO HAVE FANCY WORK BOOTH Mrs. Will Schnepf, chairman of the fancy work booth at the Zion Lutheran fair Wednesday, has announced that already many novel and unusual gift items have been brought or promised for her booth. Hand work of all kinds will be featured, along with painted textiles, Christmas ornaments, toys and a hand made Dresden plate quilt Assisting Mrs. Schnepf at this: booth will be Mrs. Albert Scheumann, Mrs. Otto Spiegel, and Mrs. Ed Thieme. A “fish pond” for the children will be arranged by Mrs. Louis Zwick, who will be assisted by Mrs Charles Stucky and Miss Evelyn Nussbaum. Movies will be shown by Steven Jacobs, assisted by Carolyn Steele.

The Beta Sigma Phi city council will meet at the Fairway restaurant, Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. The Queen of the Rosary study club will have their Oiristmas party Thursday evening at 6:30 o’clock, at the West End restaurant. The Wesley Sunday school class ol the First Methodist church will meet in the church lounge, Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock, for 3 Christmas party and gift exchange. The St. George study club meeting has been postponed from this Wednesday until December 18. Mrs. Joseph Murphy will be hostess to the St. Joseph study club, Thursday evening at 8:15 o’clock. The Pleasant Grove W. M. A. will have an all day meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. Er mil Shifferly. A’pot luck dinner will be served at the noon hour, and there will be a gift exchange, MM* <«*,■■ lU. ® r ' All members of the Everready class of the First Methodist church, are invited to meet at the church parsonage for a Christmas dinner and gift exchange, Thursday evening. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and members are asked to bring their own table serviced There will be a joint executive meeting of the D.A.V. and the D.A.V. auxiliary, Friday evening. It is important that all officers of both groups be there at 7:30 o’clock. The officers of the Eagles auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock, at the Eagle hall. The Union Chapel Ladies Aid will have an all day meeting Thursday at the church. All ladies of the church are invited to come and spend the day sewing and quilting. The Church of God Missionary society will have their Christmas meeting Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The group will meet in the fellowship basement, and mystery pals will be revealed. Members who do not have a mystery pal are to bring a 50-cent

The Welcome Wagon Hostess JVill Knock on Your Doot with Gifts & Greetings from Friendly Business Neighbors and Your Civic and Social Welfare Leaders (Jw Mt VMaate* aft The Birth of a Baby Sixteenth Birthdays Engagement Announcements Change of residence Arrivals of Newcomers to Phone 3-3196 or 3-3479 Vo tt't O' m

THE DECATUft DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

gift. Mrs. Earl Adams will be hpstess to the Ladies Shakespeare club, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. There will be a meeting of the V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary tonight at 8 o'clock, at the V. F. W. home. ■ The Women of the Moose will have a Christmas party Thursday evening the Moose home. Dinner will be served at 6:30 o’clock, and there will be a $1 gift exchange. Meat, rolls and coffee will be provided by the committee, and each member is to bring a covered dish and her own table service. The regular meeting will be at 8 o’clock.

At the Adams county memorial hospital: Cletus and Esther Schmit May of Portland are the parents of a baby boy, born Sunday morning at 6:35 o’clock, weighing nine pounds, three and three-fourths ounces. This morning at 1:05 o’clock, a ■kon was bom to John and Loretta Lose Eichhorn of 275 Park Place. He weighed eight pounds, 11% ounces.><. —— An eight pound baby boy was born this morning at 11:05 o’clock, to David L. and Betty Adelblue Myers of Wren, O.

"V”. I' Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone t-2121 Gwen Hilyard MONDAY Officers <of Eagles auxiliary. Eagles hall 8 p.m. V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary, V.F.W. home, 8 p.m. Research club, Mrs. C. E. Bell, 2:30 p.m. ( Adams County Chorus Christmas party at 6:30 at Farm Bureau building in Monroe. Parent and family education Study group of Monmouth, at school, 7:30 p.m. Junior auxiliary of D.A.V., D.A.V. hall, 6:30 p.m. Dramatic department of Decatur Woman's club, Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, 8 p.m. Literature department of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Ralph Yaget, 7:30 pm.. Civic department of Decatur Women’s, club, Ito- Ray Stingely, 7:30 p.m. Art department of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. M. A. Frisinger, 7:30 p.m. Junior Women of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Floyd Reed, 7:30 p.m. Music department of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. C. E. Bell, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Camera club, Youth and Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Juniors of American Legion auxiliary, unit*43, Legion home, 5:30 p.m. Woman’s Missionary association of Mt. Zion U. B. church, Mrs. Roman Sprunger, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Beta Sigma Phi city ’council, Fairway restaurant, 7 p. m. Loyal Daughters of Bethany E.U. church, Mrs. William Dellinger, 6:30 p.m. Tri Kappa Christmas dinner, Legion home, 6:30 p.m. Kum-Join-Us class of the Bethany E.U.B. church, church social room, 6:15 p.m. Women of Pocahontas lodge. Red Men’s hall, 6:30 p.m. Sacred Heart study club, Fairway resturant, 6:30 p.m. Happy Homemakers home demonstration club, Mrs. Earl Harmon, 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Ave Maria study club, Mrs. W. A. Klepper, 8 p.m. Officers of Eagles auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. St. George study club, postponed. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Earl Adams, 2:30 p.m. Winter Fair, Zion Lutheran parish hall. Lunch 11 a. m.; supper 5 to 7 p. m. “■ Sancta Marie study club, Miss Esther Meyer,.J p. m. Woman’s Guild of Zion E. & R. church, church sanctuary,7:3op. m. . THURSDAY Girl Scout board of directors and Girl Scout leaders club, Christmas party at Legion home, 1:15 p. m. Queen of the Rosary, West End restaurant, 6:30 p. m Wesley Sunday school class of Methodist church, church lounge, 7:30 p. m. Everready class of Methodist church, dinner and gift exchange at church parsonage, 5 p.m. St. Joseph study club, Mrs.,Joseph Murphy, 8:15 o'clock. Pleasant Grove W. M. A., Mrs. Ermil Shifferly, all day meeting. Women of the Moose Christmas party at Moose home, dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 8 p.m. Church of God Missionary society, fellowship Abasement, 7:30 p.m. , Union Chapel Ladies Aid, at Church, all day meeting. FRIDAY Joint executive meeting of D.A.V. and D.A.V. auxiliary, D.A.V. hall, officers at 7:30 p.m. 1

Lisi Os December Films At Library Free Films On Loan At Public Library to the films which the Decatur public library has access to through the Indiana film circuit is most encouraging,” reports Miss Bertha Heller, librarian. “For the month of November, there were 31 showings with a tdtal attendance of 2,675. The films for December are unusually interesting. We think that many groups will be interested in seeing the film about Williamsburg; the children will love the story about Ping, and those interested in the major religions of the world will want to see the film on that subject. Please call or come to the library and make your reservations. This is a service which is given to you free of charge. Our only requirements are that the films be handled carefully and returned to us in good condition. They are 16 mm sound films, some in color, some in black and white.” The films for December are: FILM PACKAGE OF TOE i MONTH 1. FIRST AID ON THE SPOT — 10 min. — B & W —Features six common types of injuries or •’ disabilities and demonstrates the first-aid technique approved by the American Red Cross for handling each. Covers treatment of extensive burns, control of bleeding, care of wounds, splinting a fracture, artificial respiration, and treatment for shock. 2. FREEDOM OF THE AMERICAN ROAD - 27 min. — B & W — (Sponsored — Fojd Motor Company) — 3. HIGHLAND HOLIDAY — 11 'min. — color — (Sponsored — National Film Board of Canada) — Notes the early struggles of Nova Scotia, then moves on to Cabot Trail for seventy miles in the park, showing the facilities. 4. HUNTING WITH A CAMERA — 17 min. — color — (Sponsored — National Film Board of Canada) — In this film the animals, fish and water birds were* “shot” by a cameria. 5. MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD — 20 min. — B & W — This film presents an objective survey of the origins, rituals and symbols of the major religions of the world today — namely, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Mohammendanism. Designed to inspire an appreciation for and tolerance of these religious faiths. 6. -PASSING FANCY - 14 min. — B & W — TSpahWed — General Motors) — This film is devoted to making our highways safer by showing the proper way to pass cars. The pleasure of a typical family enjoying a picnic is somewhat marred at the thought of the heavy traffic they will encounter on the way home. A dream sequence shows how enjoyable it would be if the road could be cleared with a magical wave of the hand. 7. THE STORY ABOUT PING — 10 min. — color — Adventures of a duck on the Yangtze River. The illustrations are from the book by Marjorie Flack and Kurt Wiese. Narration and music accompany this film for children, which interest adblt audiences through the imaginative handling on the picture. 8. WILLIAMSBURG RESTORED — 44 min. — color — Produced by International Film Foundation. Presents a picture of Williamsburg as it was two hundred years ago and as it is today. Emphasizes the historical research and architectural studies that were necessary before this colonial capital of Virginia could be restored. Sentenced To Life On Murder Charge INDIANAPOLIS (W — An Indianapolis railroad worker Saturday was sentenced to life imprisonment for first degree murder. A Marion Criminal Court jury found Robert Barker, 21, guilty of fatally stabbing Robert Poland, 20, Indianapolis, during a party last August.

GIVE HIM • Se ® rtaß- ’» *”"•“• • Highland Regiment. • \ ill \ ■' 7 Jp BARBCR SHOP QUARTSTTt— Miniature Sottish |ug* of Spiced Lotion, Talc, Men’» Cologne end Hairgroom, sitting in an old-fashioned barber shop window. S 3 Smith Drug Co.

Lutherans Appoint Plan Commission Voters Assembly In Meeting Oh Sunday The’ establishment of a special long-term planning commission, the decision to participate in the preaching, teaching, reaching area mission program, and the annual election of officers were among the items decided at the Zion Lutheran voters’ assembly meeting held at the church Sunday afternoon. The planning commission is to study long-term plans for the congregation, which has been growing rapidly, with special reference to its physical properties. Members of the commission were appointed by the church council with the approval of the voters’ assembly. They are Herman Krueckeberg, Arnold Ostermeyer, Phil Sauer, Norman Kruse, Louis Zwick, Norman Witte, and Lduis Jacobs. All congregations of Circuit A in the Decatur area/ along with Circuits I. and J. of Fort Wayne are to participate in an area-wide evangelism program in February, 1958. Guest speakers in every church with a week of special evening services and trained lay visitations to the homes of prospects are included in the elaborate program being planned. —- Herman Krueckeberg reported that the newly established parochial school ig functioning very well. Highway signs to reduce the traffic hazards for the children have been requested. William Gernand, Sunday school superintendent, said a recent check of church attendance by the children showed a favorable condition with only a very few chronic absentees. Ralph Sauer, treasurer, and Dale Schott, financial secretary, gave favorable reports and explained that a complete report will be published in January. Paul Wolf, Valparaiso advisory council member, reported that a full tuition L. L. L. scholarship to the University is to be awarded to a high school graduate from one of the Lutheran congregations in the Decatur area. He also mentioned that construction work has started on the new chapel and that contracts for a new deaconess home had recently been let. Arnold Conrad was elected president of the congregation and Charles Stuckey was reelected Vicepresident. Gerhard Schultz was/ named elder. Robert Zwick will serve as deacon. Phil Sauer was elected trustee and Chester Kleinknight was reelected recording secretary. Don Burke is the new treasurer, and Dale Schott was renamed as financial secretary. Louis Jacobs was named as finance board member. Aaron Weiland and Paul Wolf were elected to the board of Christian education. Roland Miller, Edgar Reinking, and William Schnepf will serve as next year’s nominating committee. The auditing committee consists of Harold August and Kenneth Schnepf, Both the presept officers and those newly elected will meet Tuesday, Dec. 11 to plan next year’s activities and make the various council appointments for 1957. - ’ - .. Louis retiring president, presided, and the Rav. Edgar P. Schmidt conducted the opening and closing devotions. ' » r !. 1R&I Admitted"’ 1 ' 1 Roy Stewart, Decatur; George Braun, Portland; Mrs. H. Vaughn Shoemaker, Qryant; Miss Karen Kraft, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Paul Spangler and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Ralph Grote and baby toy, Decatur; Mrs. Louis Shook, Wren, O.; Rufus Schindler, Geneva; Miss Lucille Beavers, Decatur; Tom Duhane, Geneva; Master Thomas Miller, Decatur; Mrs. George Patrick and baby girl, Monroe; Mrs.-, Robert Strickler and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Norbert Lose and baby boy, Decatur; Miss Karen Kraft, Decatur.

Wide Music Range By Eger Players Second Concert Os Season On Thursday When Joseph Eget, virtuoso horn player, appears with his ensemble Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Decatur Youth and Community Center, members of the Adatns county Civic Music association will hear a wide range of music featuring the French horn. No single session tickets will be sold for the concert, which is the second in the initial season sponsored by the music association. Only member!? with season tickets will be admitted. The doors will open at 7:15 p.m. . Critics have been enthusiastic about Eger’s performance of Mozart, Brahms and modern works. None of their acclaim can surpass Eger’s own enthusiasm for the horn itself and what he finds to be its almost infinite capacity for expressive melody. Eger has offered cash prizes for worthy compositions which feature the French horn. He has composed a number himself ana has made highly effective transcriptions of works by Handel, Beethoven, Schu-

v J' Weltib from STUCKY FURNITURE CO. Monroe, Ind. Open Evenings Except Wed. iidnni ■ ■miiiiii wnrtwwm 1 — ... ■■■""—! Congratulations to The Management For A Mew and Better Fairway Restaurant .... which has always been one of the best in the slate. A Courteous Welcome *** is always extended by the Management and Off their employees. Many Thanks.... for giving us the - — opportunity of build* ing the FRONT and BACK BARS and Other Furnishings HIGH Woodworking Mill 640 N. 3rd Street Decatur, Ind.

PAGE THREE

bert, Prokofieff, Bartok and others. The concert of the Eger Players Thursday night will include works for the violin, cello and pi* ano as well as those featuring the horn various combinations. The other members of the ensemble are Nina Lugovoy, piano; Charles Libove, violin, and SterIWt r Hunkins, cello. Their concert in Decatur will feature.the music of Loeillet, Brahms, Schubert, Senaille, Chopin, Rameau, Bach, Gershwin and others. The program will conclude with a question and answer period about the instruments. ————■ — Husband Os Former Decatur Girl Dies C. Truman Yoder, of South Bend, died Sat. in that city. His wife is the former Esther Sundertnan, whose father, the Rev. M. W. Sunderman, was a former pastor of the First Evangelical church in this city, Also surviving are two children, Sara and Laurel, both at , home. COME TO THE WINTER FAIR! Booths of all kinds. I Lunch 11 to 1. Supper 5 to 7. i Adults sl, children 60c. Zion 1 Parish Hall WEDNESDAY, December 5. 284 t 2 inKXPaMMmMMPMMteWNMmMSMNi