Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 14 January 1957 — Page 3

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1957

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MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF BAPTIST CHURCH MEETS . The Missionary society of the First Baptist church met Thursday evening at the church. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Bryce Daniels, after which Mrs. Cal E. Peterson, devotional chairman, read a portion of Ephesians 4. This part of the program was then closed with prayer. Roll call was answered by 16 members. The secretary’s report was read and accepted, and Mrs. Daniels gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of the regular treasurer, Mrs. Edward Lobsiger. During the business meeting, the resignation of Mrs. Peterson hs vice-president qf missions wai 'accepted, and Mrs. True Gephart was appointed to fill this office. It was announced that all missions subscriptions are to be given to Mrs. Gephart. All officers elected in January, 1956, have been retained for the new year, thus completing a twoyear term of office in December of this year. Mrs. Ira Bodie was appointed as assistant white cross chairman. Mrs. Warren Lehman presented an informative lessons using as her subject, ''The Prospector's Tods.” She unfolded the story of a Christian as the prospector, using as tools the Bible, and many other pieces of literature published for use for Baptist people throughout the world. “" The meeting with the repeating of the Mizpah benediction. During the fellowship hour which followed, over 1,000 postal sized quilt patches were prepared for mailing to White Cross headquarters. Many itetas were also sorted and packed for mailing to the church's Indiana mission in Saddle Mountain, Okla. . Delicious refreshments were then served by the hostesses, Mrs. Wtlbur Stanley, Mrs. Harve Shroll, ana-Mrs. Harold Baughn. The next meeting will be held February 14. SALEM W.S.C.S. MEETS WITH MRS. AUSTIN MERRIMAN The Salem Women’s Society of Christian Service met recently at the home of Mrs. Austin Merriman. Mrs. Carl Shug was in charge of devotions, using Psalm 112 and portions of Psalm 68 as her scripural passages. Devotional topic was "An Island Among. Ourselves.” Prayer was then offered by Mrs. Floyd Meyer. Mrs. Merriman presented the program, which was in commemoration of Mrs. Meyer’s and Mrs.

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Agnes Carver's wedding anniversaries. Twelve members answered roll call, followed by the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. An offering was taken for Matine Coleman, a missionary. Mfrs. Roy Miller read a letter from a missidrf in Korea, thanking the society for a box of baby supplies which was sent to them. The business meeting was then conducted by the president, Mrs. Merle Riley. Mrs. Elisha Merriman gave the lesson, “Island in My Community.” ’ Articles from the “World Outlook,” were then presented by Mrs. Claude Foreman. Cards of thanks were also read from ones who received boxes of Christmas cookies. Mrs. Meyer read the minutes of the Salem Ladies Aid, written 40 years ago January 9. The meeting was closed with prayer, offered by Mrs. Riley. The hostess served refreshments to the 12 members, one child, and a guest, Mrs. Fred Meyer, who attended the meeting. PRESBYTERIAN CIRCLES HAVE RECENT MEETINGS The Martha Circle of the First Presbyterian church met recently at the home of Mrs. Lowell Harper, for their first meeting of the new year. Chairman Mrs. Lewis Smith opened the meeting with prayer, and Mrs. Charley Teeple presented the devotions. The lesson was given by Mrs. Bertha Rice. During the business meeting, Mrs. Harper was appointed-secre-tary and treasurer. Mrs. Bertha Rife will be hostess for the next meeting, which will be held February 14. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Robert Flora, in serving refreshments to the 14 members attending the meeting. Mrs. Fred Smith was the hostess for the meeting of the Mary circle. This meeting was opened with prayer, offered by Mrs. William Affolder, who also appointed the following officers: Fellowship chairman, Mrs- E. C. Filson; world service, Mrs. Smith; guild of intercession, Miss Frances Dugan; vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. John DeVoss. Mrs. Affolder led the devotional period, and Mrs. Fan Hammell read an interesting paper on “Faith.” • The group was reminded of the Women's association meeting to be held at the church, January 23. The February circle meeting . wm be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Hite. 20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS HELD BY GECODE CLUB Members of the local GeCode club attended the 20th annual conference of that group, Sunday at the local American Legion home. During the morning session, George Auer, manager of the local General Electric plant, installed the following officers who will serve for the next year; president. Miss Dorothy Schnepf; vice-presi-dent, Miss Helen Fairchild; secretary, Miss Alice Lake; treasurer, Miss Mary Miller; and dirrectors, Mrs. Charles Omlor, Miss Margaret Fruchter; and Mrs. Stanley Callow. The yearly program of the dub was outlined, and plans for money making projects and club trips were discussed. Blue and silver, the club's colors, were predominant in the decorations of the dining room. Arrangements of due iris, stock and white mums were used, as were blue cahdels. Each girl was presented with a potted plant. “Co-operation Through Realisation,” the organization’s motto, was the main theme of the talk given by Auer, following the dinner. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in making further plans for the coming year. Mrs. Stanley Callow conducted the traditional GeCode club candle-

light ceremony at the close of the meeting. *’ MRS. ALTON CORSON IS HOSTESS FOR MEETING Mrs. Alton Corson was hostess recently for an all day meeting of the Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Melvin McBarnes. Since there was no county lesson, Alton Corson gave an interesting demonstration on cleaning upholstered furniture and rugs. Following the pot luck dinner, which was served at the noon hour, a business meeting was held. “We’re the Hoosiers of Hossierland" was the song of the month. Roll call was answered by giving “a Child’s amusing response to Christmas.” Mrs. Ralph Berning gave the devotions, which she took from the “Upper Room.” A New Year's poem was read for the special feature, by Mrs. William Kohne. After the club and county constitutions were read, the meeting was closed with the repeating of the club collect. There were 13 members, four children and one guest present. The guest, Mrs. Joe Hazelwood, also won the door prize. ZION MISSIONARY SOCIETY HAS JANUARY MEETING The Ziop Lutheran Missionary society met Wednesday afternoon for their January meeting. Seventeen members, were in attendance. After the opening devotions, Pastor Schmidt led in the topic discussion of the month, “The General Prayer.” Installation of the following officers was held: president. Mrs, Wilma Jacobs; vice-president, Mrs. Stella Schnepf; secretary, Mrs. Edna McDougal; and treasurer, Mrs. Velma'Nyffler. The business session was then conducted by Mrs. Jacobs, at which time the 1956 committees gave their annual reports, and the new committees for 1957 were announced. ■ Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Schnepf, Mrs. McDougal and Mrs. Nyffler. KIRKLAND W.C.T.U. HAS JANUARY MEETING The Kirkland Women’s Christian Tempertance Union had their January meeting recently at the home of Mrs. Floyd Ehrman. Vice president Mrs. Dorthea Shary, opened the meeting with group singing, after which devotions were given by Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Shary read a prayer for the New Year, and Mrs. Lockner gave die lesson on “legislation." Sick cards were sent to Mrs. John Mishler and Mrs. Flo Bright. Prayer by Mrs. Jackson closed the meeting, after which refreshments were served by the hostess. An all day meeting of the Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service was held at the church last Thursday, beginning at 10 o’clock in the morning. A “Scotch luncheon” was served at the noon hour. A general meeting was conducted during the early part of the afternoon. Devotions were presented by Mrs. Walter Lister. O. M. McGeath, director of the Youth and Community, was guest speaker at the* meeting. His topic was "Islands in My Own Community.” .. The meeting of the honorary group of the Psi lota Xi sorority, originally scheduled to meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, has been postponed until January 28, due to the Civic Musio Association concert to be presented at the Decatur high school gymnasium. . The Pleasant Mills Roman’s Society of Christian Service will

CHOIR IN DECATUR NEXT FRIDAY A Negro choir of nine voices, bearing the name of the world's most renowned Negro choir, “Wings Over Jordan,” will make a personal appearance in concert at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church in Decatur Jan. 18 at 7:30 p. m. “ Due to the hardships of constapt travel the original members of the choir, founded in 1937, have retired. However, choirs of nine voices each, singing the same programs in a hanriony of beauty and inspiration, are touring the United States. Their concerts thrill the audience which acclaim the singers as “Wonderful, with great spiritual interpretation of Negro music.” The choirs have appeared in all the states, averaging over 50,000 miles a year. The Decatur ministerial association, sponsors of the concert in Decatur, have expressed confidence that, with this group’s fame going ahead of them, that.the auditorium will be filled to capacity.. There is no admission charge. A free will offering will be taken, a part of which will be used as scholarships to help worthy Negro young people to attend college.

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meet Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Billy Springfield. All members are urged to attend, The Past Matrons of Decatur chapter 127 of the Order of Eastern Star, will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock, in the ladies lounge of the Masonic hall. The Zion Lutheran Needle club will meet all day Thursday at the .church, starting at 9 a.m. AU members are to provide their Own sandwiches, and the hostess will provide dessert and coffee. Hie Friendship Village Home Ec club of Blue Creek towhship will meet Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, at the Kimsey school. ’ I Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday, 9:30 a.m.) ' Phone 3-2121 GWEN HILYARD MONDAY Pythian Sisters, installation of officers, K. of P. home, 7:30 p. m., Needle club to follow. Bobo Community Organization, Bobo school, 7:30 p. m. Past Presidents Parley of American Legion, Legion home, 8 p.m . TUESDAY Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Mrs. Arthur Krueckeberg, 7:30 p. m. C. L. of C., pot luck supper at “C L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Robert Garard, 2 p. m. * Loyal Daughters of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Edna Hammond, 7:30 p. m. Evening circle 2 of Methodist church, Mrs. Robert Mills, 7:30 p. m. Beta Sigma Phi City CouncU, Mrs. Don Harmon, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Special meeting of Decatur, Proft and Pleasure and Town and Country home demonstration clubs, public library, 7:30 p. m. Historical club, Mrs. William Dellinger, 2:30 p.m. THURSDAY Do Your Best of Trinity E. U. B. church, at the church, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Adams county Federation of Clubs, public libarary, 2 p.m. Zion Lutheran Needle club, all day meeting at the church. Friendship Village Home Ec club, Kimsey school, 1:30 p.m. Pleasant Mills W.S.C.S., Rev. and Mrs. Billy Springfield, 1:30 p.m. Past Matrons of Order of Eastern Star, ladies lounge of Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. “®OSP.ITAL Q n JlotU Admitted Mrs. Annq Moltz, Decatur; Mrs. Kenneth Barker, Deca’tur; Mrs. Herman Loshe, Decatur. Dismissed Master Stephen Smith, Decatur; Lawrence Michel, Decatur; Mrs. Henry Faurote, Deotur; Mrs. Robert Brouwer and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Ralph Leyse and baby< boy, Decatur; Mrs. James Lobsiger and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. David Sovlne, Pleasant Mills. LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Leo Roe and Mrs. Tom Bess of Decatur, were recent visitors at the Hubert Sprunger residence at Winter Haven, Fla. Mb. Bess is an aunt of Mrs. Sprunger.

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Miss Sellemeyer Wed Recently To John C. Walker J Miss Suzanne Sellemeyer recent- L ly became the bride of John Craig Walker of Chicago. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Emil K. Blessing, Sr., of Elkhart, and the late Albert H. Sellemeyer. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Lee Walker of Clairmont, CaliA The couple was married in an impressive candlelight ceremony, performed Saturday, D rcember 29, at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon. Vows were read in the First Conregational church, Elkhart, bv the Rev. Elmer E. Baker, before an altar appointed with arrangement of white gladioli, snapdragons, and cluster chrysanthemums. Marking the bridal aisle were white tapers in tall, single candelabrum entwined with smilax, and tied with white satin bows. Given in marriage by H. N. McCann, a family friend, the bride was lovely in a. ballerina length-* gown of white peau de sole, fashioned with a fitted bodice, and bouffant skirt of silk net. The peau de sole bodice featured a deep, rounded yoke of silk net, patterned and outlined in seed pearls with irredescent sequins. Full length sleeves came to points over her hands, and the elongated waistline was edged in brilliants. Her short illusion veil was caught to a tricorn of silk net, sequins and pearls. She carried an arrangement of white Amazon lilhes with garlands of stephanotis. Maid of. honor was Miss Janet Conger, of Chicago. Mrs. Robert David Mathias, Elkhart, and Mrs. Robert Reed Frei, of Evanston, 111., were bridesmaids.

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All wore ballerina length gowns of emerald green velveteen, styled along empire lines. Emerald green satin ribbons outlined the waistlines, and came to large bows in *back, with streamers to the hemline of the .very fun skirts* The fitted bodices had square necklines and cap sleeves. They carried snowball arrangements of white carnations. In their hair, were crowns of feathered white carnations, with holly leaves clustered at the back. Frederick Hickman, of Chicago,' was best man, and guests were seated by Robert Frei, of Evanston, and William Hypes, of Chicago. The bride’s mother wore a blue gray silk faille street-length dress, with matching colored accessories. Mrs. Walker was attired in a darker shade of blue gray with similar accessories. Both mothers had corsages of pink camellias. A reception was held immediately foilawing the ceremony, in the Imperial dining room of Hotel The new Mrs. Walker is a graduate of Northwestern University, and has been associated with the Earle Ludgin Advertising agency In Chicago, aHiliatejJ 11 Delta Delta Delta national sorority', and the Elkhart chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa. Her husband is with the law firm of Hopkins. Sutter, Owens, Mulroy and Wentz in Chicago. He is an alumnus of Princeton University and the University of Michigan law school, and is a member of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. Upon their return from a honeymoon trip to Varadero Beach, Cuba, the couple will reside at 47 East Elm in Chicago.

■ Bf H At the Adams county memorial hospital: Harold and Marian Eberle Cox, of 521 South Thirteenth street, are parents of a six pound, 12 ounce son, born Saturday at 10:3(1 a.m. A six pound, 15 ounce son was born Saturday morning at 10:07 o'clock, to William and Shirley Jones Sipe, of route 2, Berne. James and Katherine Singleton Ritter, of 818 West Adams street, became parents of a seven pound, 15 ounce daughter, Saturday evening at 9:40 o’clock. At 8:26 p.m. Sunday, a six pound, nine ounce daughter was born to Eugene and Bernice Cable Miller, of route 2, Decatur. An eight pound, eight ounce son was born this morning at 10:02 o’clock, to Carl LaVerne and Martha Bailey Miller, of Willshire, 0. Donald and Coretta Chamness Sipe, of 523 E. Water street, Berne, become parents of a baby girl this morning at 10:53 o’clock. She weighed seven pounds and six ounces. Anspaugh Elected President Os Club Lawrence E. Anspaugh, Decatur professional photographer and studio owner, was elected presiident of the Daguerre club of Indiana at a board meeting Sunday at Muncie. This is a closed honorary group of 25 professional photographers in the state, having been established in 1919.

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Anspaugh attended New York institute of photography in 193940, served during World War II as a photographic officer in the army corps, and opened his studio here in February, 1946. He has received certificates of merit from the photographers association of America for samples of his photography accepted for national salons held each year In Chicago. He has been a member of the Daguerre club since 1960. MEDIUM A “medium” state of health just isn’t good enough. You deserve a better break than that. Your Doctor will help you find a new zest in living. Call on him now. And be sure to bring us his prescriptions for careful com- * pounding at fair prices. HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.