Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1957 — Page 3

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1957

04 ■ ■ Mrs. Donald J. Dick —Photo by Johnson

Mary M. Thatcher Wed Recently To Donald J. Dick Miss Mary Maxine Thatcher and Donald Jacob Dick exchanged nupital vows in a candlelight ceremony performed in the Methodist church at Willshire, 0., February 16. The Rev. James Hipkins performed the ceremony that evening at 6 o’clock, before an altar decorated with palms, candelabra, and baskets of gladioli. The pews were marked with white satin bows. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Thatcher, of Rockfonf Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dick, of Decatur. Mrs. Carrol Giesler was organist. and James Habegger, vocalist, sang “Because,” and while the couple was kneeling at the altar,

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| “The Lord's Prayer.” | Given in marriage by her fa* ther, the bride was attired in a gown of white chantilly lace, and nylon tulle over satin. The bodice featured a portrait neckline, and long tapering sleeves came to points over her wrists. Her very full skirt of tulle over satin was dotted with appliques of lace. I A jeweled headpiece held her fingertip veil of illusion in place, and she carried an arrangement I of white carnations, centered with an orchid. Miss Marjorie Thatcher attended her sister as maid-of-honor in a gown of yellow acetate and nylon, which was designed with a brocaded bodice, and a bouffant skirt. She wore a headband of flowers, and carried a bouquet of carnations. Another sister. Miss Virginia Thatcher, was bridesmaid, and flower girl was little Miss Brenda

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Kay Cable, niece of the bride. They were attired, in nile green dresses styled the same as the honor attendant’s. The bridesmaid also wore a head band of flowers, and carried an arrangement of chrysanthemums, while the flower girl carried a basket of nile green and pink flower petals. Best man was Richard Irwin, and guests were seated by Herman Dick, brother of the bridegroom. and Preston and Joe Thatcher, brothers of the bride. Little Bobby Johnson, nephew of the bride, was ring-bearer. Mrs. Thatcher attended her daughter’s wedding in a navy blue dress with black accessories, and the bridegroom's mother wore a navy blue dress with white accessories. Both wore corsages of pink carnations. The couple greeted guests at a reception held immediately following the ceremony, in the church basement. Approximately 20 0 guests were served by Mrs. Kenneth Manley, Miss Catherine Dailey, Miss Kay Archer, and Miss Irene Thatcher, sister of the bride. For traveling, the bride changed into a navy blue suit with black accessories, and the orchid from her bridal bouquet. Upon their return, the couple will reside in Decatur. Mrs. Dick is a graduate of Rockford high school, and is an employe of the Lincoln Life Insurance Co. at Fort Wayne. Her husband was f graduated from Adams Central high school, and is employed at the General Electric Co. in Decatur. NURSES ASSOCIATION MEETS WITH MISS ZILLA BPRUNGER The Adams county Nurses Association met Thursday evening at the home of Miss Zilla Sprunger, for their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Imogene Moser gave an interesting talk on “Skin Blemishes, and Mrs. Bonnie Neuenschwander gave a talk on "Ophthalmic neonatorum.” A film, entitled “146,000 Will Live,” was shown, after which a short business meeting was conducted. Light refreshments were served by the committee in charge. EVENING CIRCLE MEETS „'Z WITH MRS. ELMER CHASE Evening circle II of the First Methodist church met recently at the home of Mrs. Elmer Chase. She was assisted by Miss Bernice Nelson. As the members arrived, they were seated at tables decorated with Valentine appointments, and were later served a delicious dessert. Mrs. Robert Mills conducted the business meeting, in .the absence of the circle leader, Mrs. Helen Howell. “Religious Paintings of Warner Soloman” was the lesson presented by Miss Nelson, after which Mr. and Mrs. Chase showed pictures I they had taken of the Canadian Rockies. ALL DAY MEETING IS HELD BY ST. PAUL LADIES AID An all day meeting of the St. Paul Missionary Ladies Aid was held recently at the home of Mrs. Janet Klotzback. A- pot luck dinner was served at the noon hour, to 12 members, five children and one guest. The business meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. jHelen Franz, and the remainder of the day was spent in quilting. Mrs. Mabie Cook will be hostess for the next meeting of the organization. MRS. JOHN R. GAGE ATTENDS MIDYEAR W.C.T.U. MEETING Mrs. John R. Gage, of route 1, Monroe, recently represented the Adams county Women’s Christian Temperance Union, as she attended the mid-year executive meeting of that organization, held February 20 and 21, at Indianapolis. This was a state wide training conference, conducted at the Robert Parks Methodist church there. The two-day session opened Wednesday morning, at 10 o’clock. Mrs. Fred Fooze, of Portland,

OPEN HOUSE 629 N. 2nd St, Decatur SUNDAY, Feb. 24, 2-5 P. M. A Real Quality Home, with best of material and workmanship. Built only sixteen years ago. You must see the fine interior appointments. Carpeted, Draped throughout. Marble Fireplace in the 17’ x 27* Living Room. 2 Large Bedrooms and a 3rd room may be used as Family Room, bedroom or dining room. Full basement. Hot water heat. 2 car garage, screened in porch, good size lot well shrubbed. The Owner is in Florida and says sell for cash, on contract or trade Jn smaller hom4. The estimated replacement cost of this home today is $40,000.09 at least. Come see it and make an offer, or phone K 2042 Fort Wayne for private showing. Orrice L. Shaw, Broker Other Brokers Invited.

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Ore., national coresponding secretary, presided over this session. Mrs. Paul Halladay, of North Manchester, presented talks on “Membership,” Torch Bearers,” and “Life Line Unions." State and national funds were discussed by Mrs. Morris Romine, of Columbus, who is the state treasurer. State president, Mrs. Edith Stanley, of Anderson, told of the state projects' concerning education. Mrs. Gage, who is treasurer of “How to Gain Membership.” Dethe afternoon session, entitled the local union, gave a talk during votlons were given by Mrs. Willis Lechleidner, of Huntington, who is spiritual life director. Special music was provided by the Marion County W.C.T.U. chorus. Mrs. Fooze told of plans to divide the state into five zones, with the slogan, "Divide to Multiply." She spoke of plans for organizing a new union, thereby increasing membership. After a talk by Mrs. John Lamey, of the Indiana temperance league, the group visited the senate and the house of representatives. FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUB MEETS AT LIBRARY The Adams County Federation of Women’s clubs met in the Decatur public library auditorium, Friday afternoon. Mrs. R. C. Hersh, president of the organization, presided over the meeting, which was opened with the repeating of the club collect. Tony Kelly, of the Decatur high school speech class, introduced three other speech class students, wfio were guests at the meeting. Miss Barbara Suttles presented an address concerning the’ constitution of the United States. She stated that It was not until 1920 that women were allowed to vote, but that since that time, this nation has become even greater, and has become the envy of other nations. After naming numerous American women who have become famous for their outstanding work in government, she closed by saying that this has become a “woman’s world..” ' — Paul Schmidt, recent winner of the Legion speech contest, presented his winning speech, “The Hope of the Future.”. He said that because America stands for justice, communism must not devour this country. His personal guide to the future, he said, is this: “If God be for us, who can be against us?” “America, the Land of Opportunity,” was the title of the talk, presented by Miss Ellen Welth,‘ recent Rotary contest winner. She stated that the youth of today are concerned about world peace, and that this world peace can become a reality to American youth today, because youth is resolved to make this a better world in which to live. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by the Ladies Shakespeare club, and the Decatur Garden club. Mrs. Robert Garard, Mrs. Amos Yoder and Mrs. Fred Smith served. MRS. LESTER STRAHM IS - HOSTESS TO CHURCH CIRCLE Mrs. Lester Strahm was recently hostess for the February meeting of the Friendship circle of the Decatur Missionary church. Tha meeting was attended by 13 members and four guests, Mrs. Harold Nash, Mrs. William Felton. Mrs. Virgil Bixler, and Miss Patsy Uhrick. The singing of the circle song, “My Desire” opened the meeting, after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Devotions were given by Mrs. Gerald Gerig, who used the 12th chapter of Mark, starting with thr 14th verse. The remainder of the meeting was spent making Easter favors lor the Lazy Mountain Children's home at Palmer, Alaska. Mrs. Carl Lautzenheiser led in the closing prayer, and refreshments were served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Eugene Beam. The next meeting will be held at the church parsonage. DO y6ur best class HAS RECENT MEETING The Do Your Best class of the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church met at the church Thursday evening. Opening songs were “Sunshine in the Soul.” and “Did You Think to Pray?” Leader was Mrs. Nina Light, and the*

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1 r v Z‘-' "' ' , I QJ;-.... V ■HI I MR. AND MRS. SYLVESTER L. EVERHART, of 227 South Third street, have announced the engagement of their eldest daughter, Janet Kay, to Thomas W. Torson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Torson, of 1126 East Eckman, South Bend. The bride-elect is a graduate of Decatur high school, and is a junior at Earlham college, at Richmond. She is a member of the local chapter of Psi lota Xi. Her fiance was graduated from Berkshire school, at Sheffield, Mass., and served four years in the U. S. navy. He is also a junior at Earlham college. No date has been set for the wedding.—Photo by Edwards.

group was accompanied by Mrs. Frank Bohnke. Mrs. Marie Deßolt was in charge of devotions, and scripture was taken from the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Ruth Williams. The special for the month included two vocal solos by John Paul McAhren, "My Desire,” and “Dear Lord Make Me More Like Jesus.” Committees for the March meeting included Mrs. Manley Foreman, devotions; Mrs. Jesse Chase and Mrs. Wilford Ray, special; Mrs. Frank Bohnke, program; and Mrs. Marie Deßolt, Mrs. George Hill and Mrs. R. 0. Wynn, hostesses. Hostesses for Thursday evening's ; meeting were Mrs. Walter Roop, Sr., Mrs. Jesse Case and Mrs. Bertha Hakey. tA the close of the meeting, they served refreshments to the 16 members present, after which the meeting was dismissed with the repeating of the Mizpah benediction. The Historical club, which was to have met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. P. Robinson, will, instead, meet that afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Roy Price. Mrs. Nilah Neil will be hostess to the Xi Alpha lota chapter of Beta Sigma Phil, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. * The Union township Home Demonstration club will meet all day next Wednesday, at the home of Mrs. Ivan Barkley. Mrs. Harvey Koos will assist, and each member attending is asked to bring a covered dish and her own table service. The St Vincent DePaul society will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the C. L. of C. hall. CRIPPLED YOUTH (Conttnuad fro-n On«» couldn’t tell what caused it,” he said. If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad — they bring results. Serving CHURCHES y ALL FATIHS ..., y WELCOMI *2 WAGON «»8-S » MtS-t MOM*.

Society Items toi today’s pub* lication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 GWEN HILYARD SATURDAY Flatrock Walther League play, “Babies Night Out," church base* ment, 8 p.m. Monmouth P.T.A. bake sale. Western Auto store, 152 North Second street, 8:30 a.m. Zion Adult club variety show, “lb Springtime,” at Friedheim school, 8 p.m. Zion Lutheran Saturday Bible school, all grades except 5 and 6, meet at 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY Flatrock Walther League play, “Babies Night Out," church basement, 8 p.m. Zion Adult club variety show, “In Springtime," at Friedheim school, 8 p.m. MONDAY Pythian Sisters, K. of P. home, 7:30 p.m.; Needle club to follow. Evening circle II of First Methodist church, Mrs. Bob Smith, 314 Limberlost Trail, 8 p.m. Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. V. F. W. Ladies auxiliary drive party, V.F.W. home. 7:30 p.m. Pythian Sunshine Girls, K. of P. home, after school. Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian church, at the church, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Preble Sunny circle home demonstration club, Preble Recreation Center. 8 p.m. Delta Theta Tau sorority, Mrs. Jay Markley, 8 p.m. Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Mrs. Cletus Miller, 8 p.m. Psi lota Xi, Youth and Community center. 8:30 p.m. Church Mothers study club, Mrs. Doyle Collier, 8 p.m. Root Township home demonstration club, Mrs. Robert Johnson, 1 p.m. Zion Lutheran Stewardship council, 7 p.m. American Legion auxiliary, unit 43, American Legion home, 8 p.m. Jolly Housewives home demonstration, Bobo school, 7:30 p.m. Union twp. 4-H enrollment, Im-

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[i At the Adams county memorial hospital: An eight pound, six ounce daughter was born Friday at 5:27 p. m., to Carl and Hetty Musser Bucher of route 3. , Albino and Christine Ortiz Martinez, of Bluffton, ary parents of an eight pound, two ounce son, born Friday at 11:58 p. m. Admitted Baby Beatrix Guereca, Decatur; Mrs. Sidney Buckmaster, Geneva; Master Terrill Stults, Decatur; Steven Bailey, Bryant. Dismissed Mrs. Joseph Schultz and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Everett Baugh and baby girl, Portland; Mrs. Grant Habegger, Liberty Center; Mrs. Lloyd Reef and baby girl, Decatur; Noble Drum, Decatur. Change Os Address Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Daniels have received the following change of address of their son Jack, who is stationed in Alaska: PFC Arthur J. Daniels, U.S. 55540920; Hq. United States Army General Depot Alaska; A.P.O. 949 Seattle, Washington. manuel Lutheran school, 7:30 p.m. Union township 4-H enrollment, Immanuel Lutheran school, 7:30 p.m. Xi Alpha Xi of Beta Sigma Phi, Mrs. Nilah Neil, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Historical club, Mrs. Roy Price, 2:30 p.m. Union township home demonstration club, Mrs. Ivan Barkley, all day. St. Vincent DePaul society, C. L. of C. hall, 2 p.m. Zion Lutheran sharing Christ callers training meeting, 7 p.m. Ruth and Noami circle, Zion Evangelical and Reformed church social room,' 2 p.m. Ladies Shakespeare dub, Mrs. Tom Allwein, 334 South First street, 2:30 p.m.

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Civic Music Group Concert March 5 Engelkinder Family To Present Concert Students of Adams Central high school will serve as ushers tor the March 5 concert to be held at the Decatur Youth and Community Center under the sponsorship qf the Adams county civic music association. The concert, which will begin at 8 p. m., will feature the Englekinder, a family musical group from the Austrian Alps. Their program will include singing folk and art songs and playing 40 different musical instruments. The concert is open only to holders of association membership cards. Arrangements will be made for those attending the March concert to renew their memberships in the association tor the 1957-58 season. Those who are members of the association this year Will have the first chance to join the association. Membership next year will be limited to 1,000. The March 5 concert comes in the middle of preparation week for the annual membership drive. This year’s members must renew by Friday, March 8, or their membership will be sold during the open membership drive, which begins Monday, March IL Mrs. A. R. Holthouse, general chairman of the membership drive in Decatur; Miss Fan Hammel, treasurer of the association, and Mrs. Menno Lehman, of Berne, will staff the membership renewal tables at the Community Center Tuesday night. AU members who wish to renew are urged to be prepared to do so on the evening of the concert. Mrs. Dan Tyndall of Decatur and Mrs. Ed Eichenberger of Berne are prospech chairmen. It has been announced that any Adams county resident who desires to join the association is advised to contact one of the contact chairmen as soon as possible. The open memberships will not be available until March 11, but all persons on the prospect list wiU be contacted on the opening day of the membership drive to be given first chance-on the limited number of memberships.