Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 14 February 1957 — Page 3

THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1957

", 'IH Milm.-? "’!>**’-■ Arv " : . m I I Bbi % - r dfe rfß|b ~.- t <_ < >, x 3 gg A SPRING WEDDING is being planned Miss Laura Witte and her fiance. Norbert Eugene Merkle, son of Mrs. Richard-Merkle of Ohio City, and the late Richard Merkle. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Witte of route 1, Decatur. Miss Witte is a graduate of Monmouth high school, and her fiance was graduated from Wren high school. He is presently engaged in farming. ? ‘ ' ■■_

>sBI Rf H»1 At the Adams county memorial hospital: Raymond and Barbara Marbaugh Sejtz, of 611 North Second street, are parents of an eight pound, seven ounce son, born Wednesday at 2:37 p.m. A six pound, 13 ounces daughter was born today at 8:20 a.m., to Romero, of 921 North Tenth street. Salvador and Leonora Guerrerd . ■■!■ I — ■■>»■■■■■<. I.— II ..■ OSRITAL W‘ Admitted . — —> Jack Friedt. Decatur; Master Jon Gilliom. Decator; Mrs. Ar- ? thur Smith, Berne; Palmer Moser.

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Berne; Miss Lorraine Haugk, Decatur; Roland Poling. Decatur. Dismissed Miss Shirley Brandt, Decatur; Baby Steven Esparza, Decatur; Mrs. Reuben Schwartz and baby girl, Berne; Mrs. Darrell Gerig and baby boy. Decatur; Mrs. Frederick A. Dellinger gnd baby boy, Decatur; Baby Karlene Johnson, Decatur; Baby Elizabeth Schwartz. Geneva; Miss Dianne VonGunten, Berne. To Confer Master Mason Degree Here The Master Mason degree will be conferred by Decatur lodge 571. F. & A. M., at 7 o'clock Saturday evening at the Masonic hall, Richard F. Linn, worshipful master, has announced. Trade in a good town — Decatur

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MISS IRENE THIEME IS WED TO KENNETH WAYNE DOCTOR The Rev. William C. Vetter performed the recent candlelight ceremony which united in marriage, Miss Irene Helen Thieme, and Kenneth Wayne Doctor. Nuptial vows were spoken Saturday evening, at 6:30 o’clock, in the Immanuel Lutheran church, in Union township. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Simon Thieme, of route 3, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Doctor, of route 7, Fort Wayne. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a street-length dress, of .navy blue silk shantung. The princess style bodice was designed with a boat neckline, and three-quarter length sleeves, edged with white. A double row of buttons extended from the neckline to the waistline, which formed a V. She wore a white satin hat. encircled with white roses, and carried a pure white orchid, surrounded with white hyacinths. Miss Marcella Thieme was her 1 sister's only attendant. She wore a navy dress styled similar to the bride's, and a scalloped white ■ hat, irimmed with rhinestones and seed pearls. She caried an arrangement of pink carnations. Dean Doctor, brother of the bridegroom, attended as best man. The bride’s mother was attired in a medium blue dress, with which she wore black and and beige accessories, and a corsage of pink carnations. Mrs. Doctor wore a navy blue dress, with navy accessories, and also had a corsage of pink carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Thieme were hosts for the wedding reception, which was held at their home immediately following the ceremony. The serving table was overlaid with a white linen tablecloth, edged with white lace, and was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. When the couple left for a trip to Florida, Mrs. Doctor-was wearing a rose colored wool jersey dress, trimmed with white angora. She completed her attire with black accessories, and wore the orchid from her bridal bouquet. A graduate of Decatur high school, the bride is an employe of the Central Soya company. Her husband graduated from New Haven high school and served 16 months with the armed forces. He is presently employed by the In-tea-national Harvester company in Fort Wayne. The couple will reside at 2541 South Anthony Blvd., in Fort Wayne. Trade in a goodLtown — Decatur ''V *

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LEGION AUXILIARY HAS RECENT MEETING A recent meeting of the American Legibn auxiliary, unit 43, was held at the Legion home. The meeting was conducted in the usual form, being presided over by the president, Mrs. Wilson Beltz. During the business session, committee chairmen reports were given, and other business was discussed and voted upon. The winners of the essay contest will be present at the next meeting, and will read their prize winning essays. This meeting will be held February 26, in connection with the regular social meeting. RECENT MEETING IS HELD BY GALS AND PALS CLUB Members of the Gals and Pals home demonstration club attended a recent meeting of that organization, which was held at the Pleasant Mills school. Mrs. Gordon Suman, president, opened the meeting by asking the 17 members present to repeat the club commandments, and then led in the singing of the club song. The. dub prayer was sung, followed by the repeating of the Lord’s prayer. Secretary Mrs. Llyle Bailey, gave the report of the last meeting, and the treasurer’s report was given by Mrs. Russell Watkins. After Mrs. Herman Lenhart was welcomed into the club, the president turned the meeting over to the citizenship chairman, Mrs.. Paul McCullough, whose topic was ‘‘Legislature in Session.” A discussion followed, with Mrs. Richard Hamrick, health and safety officer, asking for comments on the subject, “driver’s attitude.” “Lesson Wardrobe Planning” was the theme of the talk presented by Miss Wanda Mann. Mrs. Roman Sprunger was honored during the birthday auction. The meeting was closed with the singing of “The More We Get Together.” Hostess for the evening were Mrs. Roman Sprunger and Mrs. Ed McCullough. The next meeting of the club will be held March 5, at the pleasant Mills school. YOUNG ADULT GROUP IS ORGANIZED AT CHURCH The second Thursday is the evening chosen by the young adults, single and married, between the ages of 18-35, for their regular monthly meeting at the church of Christ.' Last Thursday evening a group of eight adults met at the church to organize, with Bob Stev- J enson chosen as president, Dpn Fir fir a* vice presMentr aad Darlene Moser as secretary-re porter. At the present time it is to be strictly a social group, but when the goal of 15 members has been reached plans include organizing a Sunday school class. Saturday evening, February 23, a family night skating party will be held at the Happy Hour skating rink. Anyone in this age bracket is welcome to attend. The regular monthly meeting will be held March 14, at 7:45 p.m. at the church. One of the points of business will be to enlist help from everyone to try to get more nursery furniture for the “bawl” room. It was decided that cribs and bassinetts are needed. MERRIER MONDAYS CLUB ENTERTAINS WITH TEA The Merrier Mondays club recently entertained the members of the Kirkland Ladies club with a Valentine tea at the Farm Bureau building in Monroe. Decorations were in keeping with the present theme of Valentine’s dajf. Mrs. Gehe Bluhm gave the welcome, and Mrs. Eugene Murchland led in group singing. Scripture was read by Mrs. Arthur Adams, and Mrs. Homer Arnold. Jr., led in orayer. A piano duet was rendered by Mrs. Darrel Arnold and Mrs. Gerhard Witte. Dr. John Phillips, president of Northeastern Indiana Heart foundation, was the guest speaker, and showed a film on heart, followed by an open discussion. Refreshments were served to 30 guests and 22 members. Door prizes were awarded to Mrs. Edward Arnold and Mrs. Dee Myron Byerly. Hostesses for this month’s party were Mrs. Leroy Kolter, Mrs. Irvin Worthman, and Mrs. Robert Mitchel. The meeting next month will be held at the home of Mrs. Homer Arnold, Jr., March 11. Mrs. Dale Fruchte will be co-hostess. The Loyal Daughters class of the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church will hold a regular business meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. George Sprague. Mrs. Joe Hunter will assist. The monthly meeting of the Rosary society will be held at 7:30 at the K. of C. hall. Father Lester, of Central Catholic high school. Fort Wayne, will be the guest speaker. Eta Tau Sigma sorority will meet at the Preble Restaurant, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Miss Iverna Werling will be the hostess. A progressive dinner is planned by the Bulider’s class of the First Methodist church for Friday evening. The dinner will start at 6:301

p.m?, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Soldner, The active chapter of Tri Kappa the Youth and Community center, will have a business meeting at TOesday evening at 7:45 o’clock. The February general meeting of the Decatur Woman’s club will be held at the Youth and Community center Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Delton Passwater is chairman of the program, ;■ whch is being planned by the Civic department. She is being assisted by Mrs. Amos Ketchum, Mrs. Charles Magley, and Mrs. Noble Reynolds. • t The Adams county chorus will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock for rehearsal at the Farm Bureau building in Monroe. The V.F.W. Ladies auxiliary will have a business meeting at the V.F.W. home, Monday evening at 8 ; o’clock. The Decatur Girl Scout board will hold an important meeting next Wednesday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock in the Girl Scout room of the Youth and Community center. All board members are urged to be present. ________ - Trade in a good town — Decatur

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Mrs. Minnie C. Holthouse observed her 84th birthday Wednesday with a family dinner at her home. Charles Ehinger is in Indianapolis today, on business for the Citizens Telephone Company. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Morningstar are spending a winter vacation in Florida. Johnnie Gilliom, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Gilliom, of 240 Stratton Way, is recovering from an emergency operation performed at the Admas county hospital last night. He is expected to be home from the hospital in a couple of days. Miss Patricia Juaragui is recovering in the Adams county memorial hospital from a broken leg suffered, at the Decatur Com-modore-Andrews game Tuesday night. Huntington's request for $250.000 federal aid for building a sewage treatment plant was denied, but their pollution abatement order stills stands. It was first ordered built in 1955. Jonnie Aschliman, 10-year son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Aschliman, of Bluffton route 4, underwent brain surgery at Parkview memorial hospital Tuesday for a blood clot received when he was hit over the head with a book at the Berne

school, where he is a student. He was taken to the Clinic hospital in Bluffton following the accident, and was removed to Fort Wayne Sunday when his condition became serious. Larry Kenneth Gerber, of route 4, Bluffton, was released by the Wells county circuit court Monday on a charge of failure to provide for his family. He promised to secure employment, and the matter was continued indefinitely. Ben Gusman of Vera Cruz, will appear in Wells county circuit court today to answer to the charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Dr. S. M. Friedley, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Decatur, is recovering satisfactorily from major surgery performer Monday at the East Side Community hospital in Indianapolis. His room number : is 421. Electric Power Is Off During Repairs Electricity was oft for about 20 minutes in Union township this morning while linemen from the city electric company repaired a power pole on the Martin Bienz farm. iSe power was 'turned off at . 8:30 this morning. About 7 p.m. last night someone noticed that the pole was on fire. ■ Apparently the insulator either ' blew up or was shattered by a ri--1 fie shot. City linemen replaced the insulator and the crossarm, which ' 1 had burned.

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Vacancies Exist In Revenue Service Immediate vacancies exist ir the internal revenue service ir Qhio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia for persons with accounting backgrounds. The position is for internal revenue agent, $4525 a year starting sat ary and 3% years of commercial accounting and/or auditing experience is needed to qualify with sub stitution of formal education in ac counting permitted up to three years. Trainee positions are alsc offered at a starting salary ol $3670 a year with promotion t< $4525 at the end of six monttu satisfactory training. Three yean cf accounting experience or ai equivalent of 4 years of account ing education above high schoo level is required. The positions offer career ap pointments and an opportunity for experience in the field of tax atlon. Applications will be accepte< until further notice. Full particu lars regarding the examination, o where such information may b obtained, can be secured at any post office, state employment of fice or my writing or contactini any internal revenue office in tb area or the board of U. S. civi service examiners, internal reve r.ue service, P. O. Box 2119, Cin cinnati 1, Ohio.