Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1956 — Page 3

FRIDAY. DECEMBER 14. 1956

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Miss Mary J. Rice Married Saturday To Allen A. Girod Miss Mary Jane Rice and Allen Arthur Girod were married Saturday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Monroe Methodist church. The Rev. Willis officiated for the double ring ceremony. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rice of Monroe, and the bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Girod, of route 6. Decatur. Pre-nuptial music was provided by Mrs. Helen Ehrsam. Selections included the “Lord’s Prayer," “Because,” “I Love You Truly,” “Indian Love CaH,” ”Ave Maria," and “Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a winter white street length dress, styled with a fitted jacket. The collar of ; ' X) HOME MADE CANDY SALE SATURDAY, December 15 Myers Firestone Store Sponsored by V. F. W. Aux. - ■■' 11

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the jacket was detailed with -small embroidered roses, and she wore a brow veil. She carried a white orchid atop a white Bible. Attending as maid of honor was Miss Nancy Shoaf, who wore a light blue dress, trimmed with anrgora. She also wore a winter white hat, and carried an arrangement of red roses atop a white Bible. Ross Winans was best man for the occasion. Mrs. Rice attended her daughter’s wedding in a grey dress, with which she wore pink accessories. The bridegroom’s mother wore a blue dress with black accessories, and both mothers had corsage of pink carnations. Serving at a reception Which was held at the home of the bride’s parents immediately following the ceremony, were Mrs. Robert Monnier and Miss Jane Girod, sister of the bridegroom. A recent graduate of Adams Central high school, Mrs. Girod is employed at the Caylor Clinic in Bluffton. Her husband was graduated from Pleasant Mills high school, and is employed at International Harvester Co., in Fort Wayne. The couple is temporarily residing at the home of the bride’s parents, —-a-r ,r — -L--?:.. -■

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MRS. HIRAM WITTWER IS HONORED WITH SHOWER Mrs. Orville ;Hicks and .Mt's. J acid Rosenberger were hostesses? ;at the* latter's home recently to ia miscellaneous' shower honoring Mrs. Hiram Wittwer, ’the former- • Opal Drum of’Decatur. The guest of honor was gifted with a lovely mum corsage when ■she arrived. Bingo was then play-, ed by the guests with ’the prizes “ala kitchen use"/ being in turn ’ given to the bride. J • . > i The hostesses then led Mts. Wit- < twer to the shower table graced “by a lovely bride doll and surrounded by all of the shower gifts. At the end of the evening, lovely ; refreshments were served at beautifully appointed tables. ; Those attendirig the shower included: the guest-of - 'hdhor, Mrs. ;Hiram Wittwer; Una Wittwer, 1 and Mrs. Wayne Wittwer of Monroe, Mrst Jtttiri Nelson, Miss Bernice Nelson, Mrs. Ernest Rekweg, Mrs. Stahley .Callow, Mrs. Effia Ellis of Ft. Wayne, Mrd? Rhvefl -'Sharp, Mrs. Grover Levy, and Miss Joan Wemhoff. Unable to attenr, but sending gifts were Mrs. W. H. Snyder, Mrs. Cletus Miller, Miss Glennys Roop, Mrs. Chester Mclntosh and Mrs. Wittwer from Ohio. SORORITY CHAPTERS HAVE DINNER AT THE FAIRWAY Epsilon Sigma and Xi Alpha lota chapters of Beta Sigma Phi had their Christmas dinner party at the Fairway restaurant recently. A buffet chicken dinner was served from tables attractively decorated with ’candles and musical Christmas trees. Following the, dinner, the group met at the home of Mrs. Melvin Werling for a Christmas gift exchange and social hour. The door prizes were won by Mrs. Gerald Martin and Mrs. John Beery. Later Christmas carols were sung by the group, after which refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Francis Faurote and Mrs. Ralph Hobbs. DEMONSTRATION CLUB MEETS' AT HOME OF MRS. KAHNERT Mrs. Eliza Hahnert was hostess Tuesday evening to the Monroe Better Homes demonstration club Twenty-nine members answered roU call with “a favorite winter menu.” "O Little Town of Bethlehem was sung as the opening song, after which the Biblical Christmas story was read by Mrs. Hahnert. She also read “The Magic Christmas Tree.” Prayer was pffcrpdijjfj fdrs.ißose HoekeT. - I Following a short business Session, officers for the coming year were installed by Mrs. Dan Striker, Adams county home demonI stration vice-president. I “Down By the Depot was the ' title of the reading that was presented by Mrs. John Floyd. Mrs. James Nussbaum and Mrs. Herbert Fruchte sang a '“'“’’l <- •Redeemer Divine.” They ICN accompanied by Mrs. Gi_.. o. • Christmas decorations included a large decorated Christmas tree, under which the gifts were placed. Following the gift exchange, capsule friends were revealed, and new ones drawn for next year. During the social hour, refreshments were served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs.. Gaylord Weaver and Mrs. Leonard Johnston. Favors of Christmas candles were placed on the serv- • ing trays.

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CHRISTMAS MEETING HELD BY MISSIONARY SOCIETY The Christmas meeting of the Missionary society of the Nuttman avenue United Brthren church was held recently at the church parsonage, with Mrs. Vesta Parker as After a pot luck dinner, a devotional program was presented, with Mrs. Edith Terrell as leader. Thepne of the program was “The Gift of God," and was carried out in word and song. An interesting Indian Christinas. carol was presented by Mrs. Parker, using both verse,and song. The business session included plains for the bake and gift sale, to* be held at Raves’s Market Saturday. The service was with a gift exchange. SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN FOR MRS. CLARA BALL Mrs Clara Ball was pleasantly surprised Tuesday, when a number of her friends dropped in to help her celebrate her 80th birthday anniversary. A carry-in dinner was served at the noon hour,* from tables that had been decorated for the Christmas season. Mrs. Ball is leaving Peterson this week, and will spend the winter with her daughter Opal, at 1524 East Wayne street in Fort Wayne. Attending the birthday dinner were Mrs. Harry Bauer, Mrs. Homer Brubaker, Mrs. Henry Breiner, Mrs. William Ehrrnan/ Mrs. Milton Habegger, Mrs. Lena Sherlock, Mrs. Reuben Smith, Mrs. Frank Spade, and Mrs. Dortha Shady. GALS AND PALS HAVE CHRISTMAS MEETING The Gals and Pals home demonstration club met recently at the home of Mrs. Ed McCullough. The meeting was called to order, after which “O Little Town of Bethlehem” was sung in unison. 'The club creed Was repeated and roll call was answered by giving a favorite winter menu. Mrs. Marvin Watkins read the the. November meeting, and the group decided to make, chenille plaques and bird cages at the January meeting. The traditional Christmas story was read by Miss Wanda Mann. Mrs. Theron Fenster maker installed the officers for the coming year. , . J , A gift exchange was later conducted, and secret pals were reivealed. Secret pals for next year ’Were also selected- Th door prize, a Christmas’''tenter-piece, was awarded to Mrs. Warren Wolf. Christmas refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. McCullough and Miss Wanda Mann. 8080 ORGANIZATION HAS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING The Bobo Community organization held their monthly meeting Monday evening with a carry-in supper. „ , A Christmas program was presented by the school children, after which Santa Claus arrived and presented each child with a Christmas treat. A short business meeting was held following the program. The committee for next month includes Mr. and Mrs. Roman Sprunger and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Edgell. Trade in a Gone. Town — De Ji ? kfxgsgJ 12- new! * ! S F 1 £*£■-■’ designed, A Sprays your prtcious fi o flaSsilLM Lerel fragrances in a V concentrated mist - A t 0 clln < in lasting A 9WWS| loveliness. < « FlßifflKl Private Affair R W "the fragrance that § w romance!" £ rejfiPPWan o;her Mist-O-Mizer § W ■WaOr.tWa fragrances. 2 w WigWiwffiy Bellezza; Caressant; * g Trifling 5 ® ’■ " ■ fl | SMITH I I DRUG CO. 1

MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS WITH MRS. LOUIS JACOBS The Zion Lutheran Missionary society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Louis Jacobs, for the December meeting. A Christmas dessert was, served t<x 33 members and two children. Tlie serving tables were decorated in keeping with the present holiday season. For op e’n in g devotions, served by the hostesses, Mrs. McMrs. Herman Dierkes read the Christmas story from Luke, after which a Christmas musicale was presented by Mrs. Jacobs on the organ, and two vocal solbs by the Rev. Edgar-P. Schmidt. A piano and organ duet was played by Mrs. Carl Smith and Mrs. Jacobs. The business meeting then followed and a report was given by the fall festival committee. A gift exchange was held at the conclusion of the program. Hostesses were the Mesdames Charles Stucky, Don Burke, Jacob Ault, Herman Dierkes, Paul Conrad, and Ed Bauer. PLEASANT MILLS W.S.C.S. HAS MEETING AT CHURCH The Pleasant Mills W.S.C.S. met Wednesday evening at the church. Christmas decorations were used throughout the basement of the church, where the meeting was Held. Mrs. Leland Ray played the openfhg song, after which devotions and the lesson “For All Children” was given by Mrs. Donald Everett. She ghve a report on missionary education and service, and Mrs. Elmer Golliff, who assisted her in the presentation of the program, gave a report on the children’s work in the church. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Clyde Jones, after which numerous Christmas hymns were sung by the group. After the business meeting, a gift exchange was held. Guests at the meeting included Mrs. Richard Everett and Mrs. Elfia Jones. The hostesses, Mrs. Harlen Jones, Mrs. Glenn McMillen, and Mrs. Elmer Goliff, served refreshments to the 17 members, two guests and two children who were at the meeting. MRS. SHERMAN KUNKEL IS HOSTESS FOR CLUB PARTY Mrs. Sherman Kunkel was hostess all day Tuesday for the annual Christmas party of the Root township home demonstration club. The Kunkel home was attractively decorated for the holiday season. r The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Mary Jane Runyon, who opened the meeting by leading as the group repeated the club creed in unison. The newly elected officers for 1957 were installed by Mrs. Albert Beineke, after which Mrs. Lee Fleming led the giopp in a*.- ; t l -. ' ? 'to , ~,

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singing the song of the month, l ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Roll call was answered by giving a favorite winter menu. Reports from retiring officers were given, and the new president, Mrs. Harold Owens, appointed committees for the coming year. At noon a pot luck dinner was served to 31 members and two children. Following the dinner, Mrs. Beineke showed a number of pictures taken on her recent trip abroad. A gift exchange was held, at which secret pals were revealed. Mrs. Omer Merriman received the door prize. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Fred Kunkel and Mrs. Mary Jane Runyon. The annual “husband’s party” will be held in January, and thg date and place will be announcedlater, T ' • J •: : Mrs. Jesse Rice will be hostess to the Shakespeare club, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Mrs. Edgar Reinking will be. hostess Tuesday evening for the Christmas party of the Zion Lutheran Needle club’s Christmas party, which is scheduled for 6 o’clock. . The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will have a pot luck dinner at the C. L. of C. hall, Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock. The meat and rolls will be provided by the committee, and members are reminded of the 50-cent gift exchange. The Ruth and Naomi circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet in the church parlor Wednesday noon. A pot luck DANCING EDGEWATER PARK CELINA, O. CHRISTMAS NIGHT Karl Beach and his popular orchestra. SUNDAY DEC. 30 • The Big Beat of BUDDY MORROW and his famous orchestra. NEWS YEARS EVE Karl Beach and his orchestra will play for this gala occasion. Hats, horns, and noisemakejrs will help make this night a rollicking success. i , ■

dinner will be served at 12 o’clock, and each member is requested to bring her own table services. There is to be a 50- cent gift exchange. A bake and gift sale will be conducted at Raver’s Market Saturday, at 10 a.m. It is being sponsored by the Nuttman avenue Missionary society. Mrs. Francis Howard will entertain the Dutiful Daughters class of the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church, Monday evening at 6 o’clock. The afternoon and evening circles of the Methodist W.S.C.S. will meet in the church chapel next Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. This meeting had originally been scheduled for December 13. The F. O. E. will hold their Christmas party Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Eagles hall. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish for the supper and a gift for their child or children. All auxiliary members are also invited to attend with their families. The Do Your Best class of the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church will have a Christmas party next Thursday evening at the church. A carry-in supper will be served at 6:30 o’clock, and members are to bring a covered dish and own service. The rolls, butter and coffee will be provided by the committee. There will be a 50-cent gift exchange.

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Mrs. Charles J. Voglewede will leave Monday by plane from Fort Wayne, for Beaumont, Tex., where she will spend the Christmas holidays and the remainder of the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Ed Higgins and her family. Julia Susan Houk, five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houk, is a patient at the St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne, where she underwent major surgery Tuesday evening, Artie Jackson was admitted to the St. Joseph hospital Tuesday, where his room is 263. He underwent surgery' Wednesday morning. If you hare something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results. Bake & Gift Sale, Saturday, December' 15 at Raver’s Market, 908 Winchester street. Sponsored by Nuttman Avenue Missionary Society. It Stop That Cough use “OUR OWN” COUGH SYRUP KOHNE DRUG STORE