Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 19, Decatur, Adams County, 23 January 1957 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1957

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RECENT BRIDE IS FETED WITH SHOWER Mrs.' Allen Girod, the former Miss Mary Jane Rice, was feted with a bridal shower Monday evening, at the home of Miss Nancy Shoaf, in Monroe. The honored guest was presented with a corsage of white carnations, and a apron autographed with textile paints by each guest present. Pink and white streamers, with white wedding bells, were the main decorations used throughout the entertaining rooms. Games were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. DeLane Bowman, Mrs. DeMyron Byerly, Mrs. Loren Buckhead, Jr., and Miss Patsy Zimmerman, who in turn presented them to the brideelect. ' Miss Girod received many useful gifts, after which the hostess, assisted by her mother. Mrs. Arthur Shoaf, served refreshments. The guest list included Mrs. Loren Burkhead, Sr., Mrs. Alice Beatty, Mrs. James Nussbaum, Mrs. Robert Monnier, Mrs. Everett Rice, Mrs. Loren Burkhead, Jr., Mrs. Howard Hendricks, Mrs. DeLane Bowman, Mrs. Weldon Nussbaum, Mrs. Marvin Taylor, Mrs. DeMyron Byerly, Mrs. Harvey Sells, Mrs. Menas Lehman, Mrs. Glen Bebout, Mrs. Ernest Girod and daughters Anita and Jane, Mrs. Richard Minnich, Mrs. Arthur Shoaf, Miss Virginia Burkhead, Miss Patsy Zimmerman, Miss Marjorie Becker, Miss BarbaraStiene, the honored guest and the hostess. Unable to attend, but sending gifts were Miss Marlene Girod, Miss Nancy Parrish, Mrs. Merle Riley, and Mrs. Kenneth D. Parrish. PSI TOTA XI MEMBERS 'AKE CARIBBEAN “CRUISE” t.e Youth and Community center bed the appearance of an authentic travel bureau Tuesday evening, as 58 honorary and active Psi lota Xi members and guests arrived JtoJJe taken on a Caribbean cruise. , Palm branches, Haiti hats, and travel brochures were effectively used in the lobby of the center, and each of the guests received cruise tickets before entering the entertaining rooms. Again travel folders, and.other tropical appointments were used to carry out the theme. x ' Mrs. Jack Heller introduced Mrs. Edward Ellis of Fort Wayne, who acted as educational and recreational guide Tor the tour. She is from the Fort Wayne college club branch of the American Association of Women. Mrs. Ellis showed numerous colored slides of various Caribbean islands, and with each picture, she interestingly told of the scenery, customs, education and religious life of its people, and answered any questions concerning the island itself. At the end of the “cruise,” Mrs. Betty McNerney and Miss Fan Rammell presided at the tea table, which was over-laid with a deep red table cloth. Tropical drip candels were used, and the table was z centered with a large basket of fruit. This bon voyage fruit basket was later presented to Mrs. D. A. Swickard. D.H.S. BAND PRESENTS WOMAN’S CLUB PROGRAM The members of the Decatur high school band presented a colorful variety program at the Decatur Woman's club meeting, which was held at the Youth and Community center, Monday evening. Preceding the program, Miss Glennys Roop, first vice-president, presided over a short business meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Randolph Brandyberry, after which Mrs. Roger Blackburn introduced Clint Reed, director of the band. First on the musical program was the entire group playing ‘ Song of the Bells.” as they were_ directed by Jane Stiverson, student diretcor. “How a fugue is written” was demonstrated by the ensemble, using “Three Blind Mice” as an example. Cartoonists were John Sheets and Jack Barlett. John Paul McAhren played the

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guitar as he sang ’’Hiat Hole in the Window.” This was followed by the playing of “Chopin Prelude No. 20” on the celeste, by Kay Wynn. A folk song, entitled “The Logger," was sung by Judy Lane, and the program was concluded with a variety of numbers, including “Bugler’s Holiday," "Jumpin’ in the Woodside,” and a berceuse ot “Firebird Suite.” CHURCH MOTHERS STUDY CLUB MEETS TUESDAY The Church Mothers study club met Tuesday Evening at the home of Mrs. Karl Johnson. Mrs. Ray Walters gave devotions, using an article written by Norman Vincent Peale, and closed this portion of the meeting with a poem-pray-er. ' Mrs. Hubert Zerkel reviewed the article “What You Should Know About Teasing,” taken from the Parent’s magazine. “The Case of the Missing Morals,” by Earl Stanley Gardner, was the article reviewed by Mrs. Doyle Collier. The meeting was closed with the repeating of the club creed, after which refreshments were served by the hostess, and Mrs. Harlan Jackson, Mrs. William Howell, and Mrs. Don Cochran. ROSARY SOCIETY HAS REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Rosary society was held Monday evening at the K. of C. hall. Following the business meeting, the president acknowledged all of her committee members who had served under her the past year. The new officers were then presented and assumed the official duties for 1957. Mrs. Harold Baker, newly installed president, briefly outlined the society events for the coming year. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Al Schmitt and her committee. PLEASANT MILLS WSCB MEETS AT REV. SPRINGFIELD’S HOME The Rev. and Mrs. Billy J. Springfield were recently hosts to a meeting of the Pleasant Mills Methodist W.S.C.S. Mrs. Clyde Jones, the society’s president, opened the meeting, after which Mrs. Harlen Jones gave the devotions and lesson on “Island in My Community.” She was assisted by Mrs. Wayne Clouse. "Help Somebody Today,” was sung by the group, followed by prayer, offered by Mrs. Jones. The - Lord's prayer was then sun in unison at the close of this portion of the meeting. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. R.H. Everett and Mrs. Bob Light, served refreshments to eight members and three children. MRS. WOODSON OGG IS HOSTESS FOR MEETING Mrs. Woodson Ogg was recently hostess to 17 members of the local Welcome Wagon club. < After a short business sessjpn, impressive installation services were conducted for the new officers, with Mrs. Dan Tyndall presiding. Newly installed officers are president, Mrs. Bernard Pickett; vice president, Mrs. Robert Stevenson; and secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Norman Guard. New members present at the meeting were Mrs. Esther Heare, Mrs. Gordon Gregg, Mrs. Robert Smyer, and Mrs. Jack Chapell. A beauty demonstration was presented by Mrs. Calvin Magley, after which refreshments were served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Guard. BETA SIGMA PHI CHAPTERS MEET WITH MRS. NEIL Delta Lambda and Xi Alpha Xi chapters of Beta Sigma Phi met recently at the home of Mrs. Nila Neil. Mrs. William Affolder, president of Delta Lambda chapter, presided over the business meeting. The opening ritual was repeated, communications were read, and minutes of previous minutes were read and accepted. Plans for the forthcoming Mother's March of Dimes were completed. after which indoor golf was played, with Mrs. Mary Pickett winning the prize for high score, and Mrs. Affolder receiving the prize for low score. Refreshments were served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Mabel Sautter. yThe closing ritual was repeated, followed by the regular social hour. RESEARCH CLUB MEETS WITH ITS PRESIDENT The Research club met with its oresident, Mrs. W. L. Linn, Monday afternoon. The members repeated the club '•ollect to open the meeting, Mrs. N. A. Bixler, program chairman, asked for current events from each member. Following the reporting of news, Mrs. Bixler read an informative paper concerning Indiana’s territorial days when William Harrison was chief negotiator of treaties with the Indians, as well as Indiana’s first governor. when‘lndiana became a state. Mrs Linn served delicious candies at the close of the meeting. Mrs. J. Ward Calland will be hostess for the next meeting of the group, which win be held February 4. Mrs. 0. H. Haubold will present a program entitled “Musi ic in the Air.”

Mrs. William Brown will be hostess to the Methodist evening circle one, Monday evening at 8 o’clock. The Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose, will meet at the Moose home, Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The Decatur Emblem club will have a meeting at the Elks home Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. The Kirkland Ladies club will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, at the Adanjs Central school. There will be a guest speaker, and last year’s officers will be honored. , , g . The V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary is conducting a chili supper at the V.F.W. home, Thursday, from 5 until 7 p*m. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nugent, West Palm Beach, Fla., are the parents of a baby boy, weighing eight pounds and 12 ounces. The new arrival, born this morning, is die third child in the Nugent family. Mrs. Nugent is the formefr Libby Macy of Decatur. , At the Adams county memorial William and Joan Riley Workinger, of route 3, Decatur, are parents of a six pound, seven ounce son, born Tuesday at 1:31 p.m. OSRITAL Admitted Fred J. Walther, Decatur; Mrs Goldie Redding, Genexp: Baby Gregory Meyer, Decatur; Miss Ruth Ann Habegger, Berne; Master Cy Alan Schaadt, Berne. Dismissed Mrs. James C. Webb and baby boy, Decatur; Baby Jackie Lee Brewster, Bluffton; Mrs. Herman Los he, Decatur. Sack Off ft KwtW. ONE SIZE MEDIUM 9?61 i Printed Pattern ■ JIFFY-CUT Printed Pattern! Paper pattern is all one piece; just pin to fabric, cut complete aproii*at one time! It’s so easy, thrifty — one yard 35-inch fabric is all yoif need for each of these pretty little serving styles! Printed Pattern 9361 includes three styles: Misses’ Medium size only. Each apron: 1 yard 35-ineh. Jiffy-Cut pattern is easiest to cut and sew. All pattern parts are printed on ONE tissue piece! Send Thirty-five cents in coins for this pattern—add 5 cents for each pattern for Ist-class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, care of Decatur Daily Democrat, Pat- . tern Dept., 232 West 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. If you have something to sell oi rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. it brings •eeults. I •’* /"■’■ ■■ •

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Society Items for today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 8:80 a.m.) Phone 3-1121 GWEN HTLYARD WEDNESDAY Epsilon Sigma and Xi Alpha lota exemplar chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, Elks hame, 8 p.mZion Lutheran church chair rehearsal at 7 p.m. Women's association of the First Presbyterian church, at the church, 8 p.m. t THURSDAY DAV DAV hall, 7:30 p.m. , J Ruralistic study club, Mrs. Robert Geimer, 8 p.m. Order of Eastern Star, stated meeting at Masonic hail, 7:30 p.m. St. Ann study club, Mrs. Adrian Girard, 958 Dierkes street, 8 p.m. So Cha Rea, dessert bridge, Mrs. Clem Kortenber, 7:30 p.m. Guardian Angel study club, Miss Mary Catherine Spangler, 8 p.m.. V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary chili supper, V.F. W. home, 5 to 7 p.m. Decatur Emblem club, Elks home, 8 p.m. FRIDAY Zion Lutheran church commun? ion announcement devotions; 2, 4,5, 7, and 8 p.m. r— Women of the Moose ritual practice, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. K. of C. auxiliary, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. MONDAY Methodist circle one, Mrs. William Brown, 8 p.m. Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Kirkland Ladies club, Adams Central school, 7:30 p.m. Civics Classes T 6 Visit County Jail The two civics classes of Decatur high school, taught by Hugh Andrews and Deane T. Dorwin, will complete a tour of county offices with a visit to the county jail Thursday. The classes have already visit ed the office of the clerk, recorder, auditor, assessor, treasurer and sheriff. Each of die officials in these offices described the duties and purposes of the office. The project is designed to give the students a clearer understanding of county government. New York Life Sales Over Two Billions During 1956 the New York Life Insurance company sold over $2 billion of ordinary lifeffnsurance in a single year for the first time in its 112-year history, Devereux C." Josephs, chairman, has announced. Combined sales of group and ordinary life insurance also set an all-time yearly high totaling $2.499,584,863 compared with $2,161,312, 571 in 1955 for an increase of 15.7 percent. Josephs said that ordinary sales amounted to $2,041,384,780 of sl,800,541,100 in 1955. < . ’ ... Trade iz a mmm. — uecatm

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Girl Scout News ! Brownie troop 26 met at the Lincoln school last Monday. We sang the Brownie song and had roll i call and paid our dues. We acted • out the Brownie story and played , games. We closed with the Brow- 1 nie song and the Brownie arch. j Scribe: Lisa Brandyberry I I ■ ■ J ' Brownie troop 12 met Tuesday : afternoon at the Lincoln school. , The meeting was opened with the Brownie promise and the singing , of the Brownie promise song. Roll was called and dues were collected. Each Brownie member received a Girl Scout handbook. We played games and closed with the Brownie circle and the Brownie song. Scribe: Susan Ostermeyer Brownie troop 25 met after school Tuesday. We worked on our scrapbooks and our leader read the Brownie story. We made plans for our next meeting. Connie Conrad was hostess this week. Scribe: Margaret Witte Girl Scouts troop 1 met at the Uncoln school Monday after school. We discussed our trip to Toboggan, a week from Saturday, if the weather is cold enough. We decided what to wear and have for supper. We are going to have sloppy joe’s, potato chips, and hot chocolate. If the weather isn’t cold enough, we will go the next Saturday. It has to be at least 20 above zero or below that at least two days before. Mrs. Strickler and Mrs. Stults, our leaders, gave the girls a tarld pin, our late Christmas gift. They told us to wear them above the pocket of our uniform. They are very nice and we appreciate them. Scribe: Rita Miller V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary Chili Supper, Thursday, Jan. 24, 5 to 7 P. M. at V. F. W. Home. It

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I Fined And Sentenced For Drunk Driving Benito R. Villalobos, 27, of Scott, 0., was arrested by city police Tuesday night on Monroe street, charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was held in the Adams county Jail overnight and appeared in city court this morning. He entered a plea of guilty and was fined SSO and costs. He was given a 10-day jail sentence and his license was suspended for. a period of one year. Craaa in a QooJ ><j«b — Occam

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Pedestrian Killed By Delivery Truck MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. ffl - An elderly Otis man died in Doctors Hospital late Tuesday from injuries sustained Monday night when he was struck down by a delivery truck as he crossed U. S. 421 near his home. Joseph A. Shifkowski, 11, was hit and killed by a truck driven by Robert P. Guip, 17, Gary. Gulp, who was carrying flowers from Gary to a funeral home here, was arrested by state police and charged with driving an unsafe vehicle without a chauffeur's 1 license.

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