Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 77, Decatur, Adams County, 1 April 1957 — Page 3

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1957

D.C.H.B. SENIORS PRESENT COMEDY A “HANDY MAN” The semprs of Decatur Cathobe . nigh school gave a delightful presentation of the three-act comedy "Handy Man,” Sunday evening in the auditorium of the school. David Heimann, who is the senior class president, played the part of Fred Miller, a lawyer in a university town, and the father of three very typical teen-age children. His wife, Harriet, was convincingly played by Elizabeth Miller. A standout of the production was Janice Titus, who very ably played the part df Mitzi Miller, the 13-year-old daughter, with lots and lots of ideas, including clever ideas how to get her out of predicaments that her other ideas got her into in the first place! Nancy Mies dramatically played the part of 18-year-old Kathie Miller, who was pretty and sweet, but quite self-conscious with the boys, (until along came the "handy l man” anyway.) Throughout the play Kathie just seemed to feel that “she just didn’t have it” while her 16-year-old brother Ben,

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played by Pat Teeple, had that same feeling. He was an awkward, studious boy, who because he had TTSFCSKWW WtWfOe pep squad, wanted t 6 be more athletic.. « Ronald Ford arrived to turn things at the Miller household into a complete turmoil, as he 1 adeptly portrayed Joe Robertson, a university student without a home because of a dormitory fire. Mitzi convinced him that he should be a “handy man" (in order to sway Mrs. Miller to allow him to room there.) but the rest of the story the two concocted was really too much! The part of “Handy’s” wife, who really wasn’t, was played by Eleanor Wemhoff, who was really just an actress trying to ’’get her big break.” She was a cousin to Ducky Tipton, a good-egg pal of Kathie’s, portrayed by Ruth Lengerich. Ducky’s beau, Bert Morris was played by Tony Gillig, while the part of the cute pep squad member Mary Jane Price was played by Majorie Kohne. Steven Litchfield was the swaggering basketball hero, whom Mary Jane thought was just super,* at least until Ben turned basketball hero by winning the state championship basketball game for Riverdale high. Sidney Collins, the flashily dressed crooner for a local Orchestra, was played by Alan Wiseman. The ironing lady, with all her aches and pains, was played by- Ann Miller, and Miller’s fussy next door neighbor, Mrs. Custer, was played by Margaret Uhnan. Ronald Meyer was Mr. Brown another neighbor, and Rosalie Wilder was the confused mother of Joe Roberston, who arrived only to learn that her dear son was married, with a child yet, but later was quite relieved to learn that he wasn’t really. Confusion added to confusion, but as the play ended with a surprise birthday party for “Handy,” all turned out well. Mitzi was fore-, ed to “tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth," Ben was at last an athletic (and wasn't Mary Jane extra nice all of a sudden?), and in the closing seconds. Handy proposed to Kathie, she accepted, they sealed it with a kiss (which was supposed to have been broken up by someone backstage, who, somehow, managed to linger for a few seconds longer than expected,) and the entire scene was one! of merriment! Other parts in the play included Jim, Dick, Vick, Bill and Clem, played by David Voglewede, Michael Murphy, Thomas Ehler, Ger- ■

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Miss Klopfenstein Wed Saturday To Jack D. Nussbaum The marriage of Miss Barbara Jean Klopfenstein and Jack Di Nussbaum was solemnized in the First Missionary church at Berne, Saturday evening at 7 o’clock. The Rev. J. J. Klopfenstein, father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. John Nussbaum, preformed the double ring ceremony in the sanctuary of the church, which was beai utified with branched candelabra holding lighted tapers, fems and palms. The Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Klopfenstein are parents of the bride, and the bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Benhart Nussbaum, of Berne. Miss Ruth Inniger, organist, and Dr. and Mrs. Howard Luginbill, vocalists, presented a program of wedding music prior to the ceremony. Selections by Miss Inniger included "Clare de Lune," “Lieberstraum," “0 Perfect Love,” “O Master Let Me Walk with Thee,” and “I Love Thee.” Vocal selections were “The Lord is my Sh e p he r d,” “Crossroads,” “0 Lamb of God," and “Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a gown of white skinner satin, with a cathedral length train. The snugly fitted bodice was designed with a Bertha collar and long tapering sleeves, which came to points over her wrists. A crown of seed pearls , held her fingertip veil of silk il- ■ lusion in place, and she carried a crescent shape bouquet of white roses, centered with a purple orchid. Mrs. James Johnson, sister of the bride, attended as matroh-of- : honor, and Miss Marjorie Hester- , man, a college roommate of the bride’s, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaid was Miss Mary Ellen Nussbaum, sister of the bridegroom, and flower girl was little Miss Sandra Neuenschwander, cousin of the bridegroom.

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The attendant’s gowns were styW ed alike in shades of orchid, lilac, violet and pink, respectively. Their street-length sheath dresses of taffeta faille were styled with an over-skirt of net and and they each wore picture hats to match the color of their gowns. The older attendants carried pink colonial type bouquets of roses, while the flower girl carried a basket of rose petals. Little Joel Johnson, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer, Gordon Klopfenstein, Fort Wayne, the bride's brother, was best man, and guests were seated by John Paul Burker, Winona Lake; Keith Reinhard, Fort Wayne; Lowell Becker, Wheaton, Ill.; and David Klopfenstein, brother of the bride. Mrs. Klopfenstein attended her daughter wedding in an orchid colored dress, with which she wore black accessories, and a corsage of pink roses. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a navy dress, complemented with navy accessories, and a corsage of white roses. Approximately 450 guests attended the wedding reception,, which was at the Mennonite church in Berne, immediately following the ceremony. Guests were served by Mrs. Leon Gerig, Mrs. James Andrews, and Miss Eleanor Hirschman, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Al Egly and Miss Theda Heller, of Berne; Miss Annette Grile, of Bluffton; Miss Sharon Carlson, of Princeton, 111., and Miss Margaret Jamison, of Hoagland/' When the couple left for a wedding trip to the Smoky Mountains, the bride was wearing a tan shemh dress with cocoa colored accessories, and the orchid from her bridal bouquet. Upon their returnthey will reside in Columbus. , Mrs. Nussbaum is a graduate of Berne high school, and is a student nurse at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, where she will graduate in August. Her husband is also a graduate of the Berne high school. He later graduated from Wheaton College, Wheaton, 111., and is presently teaching school at Columbus.

rence Ehinger and Ronald Meyer. Preceding the play, members of the school band, under the direction of Clint Reed, presented the musical overture. Furniture in the Miller living room was provided by Holthouse Furniture company. WILLSHIRE COUPLE WILL CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stamm, of Willshire, 0., will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, with open house from 2 until 5 o’clock in the afternoon. They .were married April 7. 1907. The Stamms are parents of three children, including Russell, of Fort Wayne, Archie, of Toledo, 0.. and. i Orval of Atlanta. Ga. There are also three grandsons. MRS. VINCENT WURM IS HOSTESS FOR MEETING Mrs. Vincent Wurm was recently hostess for a meeting of the Merry Matrons home demonstration club. The meeting was opened by the group repeating the club creed. The history of the song of the month was presented by Mrs. Edward Gerbers, followed by devotions, led by the.club president, Mrs. Lewis Krueckeberg. “Planning your wardrobe” was the title of the lesson, presented by Mrs. Erwin Fuelling. A lesson on safe driving was given by Mrs. Amos Thieme, after which the jittaenship lesson, “The assessor comes around,” was given by Mrs. Wilbert Thieme. Mrs. Krueckeberg conducted the business session, during which 14 members answered roll call by naming a winter pastime. Guests at the meeting included Mrs. R. C. Hersh, the county home demonstration president, and Mrs. Frank Crist, Mrs. Herbert Marbach and Mrs. Edward Marbach. Mrs. Edward Marbach became a new member of the organization. There were also six children pres-

ent. After the club prayer was suqg for dismissal, refreshments were served by the hostess, who was as assisted by Mrs. Lewis Krueckeberg. The Wesley Sunday school class of the First Methodist church will meet in the church recreation room, Thursday evening at 7:30 "B'eiagK. l - 1 " . Mrs. Lowell Harper will be hostess to the members of the Literature department of the Decatur Woman’s club, tonight at 7:45 o’- « clock. Beta Sigma Phi-city council will meet with Mrs. Vernon Krugh, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock, at the C. L. of C. hall. A meeting of the Ladies auxiliary, of the Decatur fire department is scheduled for tonight at 8 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Roy Steele. Mrs. William Lose, Jr., will entertain the members of Our Lady of Good Counsel study club, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. < _____ An important business meeting of the Tri Kappa sorority will be held at the Youth and Community center. Tuesday evening at 7:45 o’clock. Invites Observers To British Bomb Test LONDON (UP) — Prime Minister Harold Macmillan announced in Parliament today that he has invited the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to send observers to the British H-bomb test at Christmas Island. He said the invitations cover “a small numbey of officials.” Two Goshen Firemen Help Deliver Baby GOSHEN, Ind. (ff) — William Books and Floyd Wortinger, members of a city fire department fireaid crew, helped deliver a 7-noUnd daughter to Mrs. Hubert Hawks, 22, in her home, when the stork arrived before they could take Mrs. Hawks to a hospital. Veteran Actor Dies In California Sunday SANTA MONICA, Calif. (IP) — Veteran actor Gene Lockhart died at St. John’s Hospital Sunday a few hours after suffering a heart attack at his West Los Angeles home. He was 65. When Lockhart died, a Catholic priest, a nun, his wife, Kathleen, and their actress-daughter, June, 32, were at his hospital beside. Short Goins HANOVER. N. H. — «P»’ — The Dartmouth College quarterback, i Mike Brown, scored 10 touchdowns I during the 1956 season, a new | school mark, yet his longest gain for a score was no better than three yards. Mike is the son of Paul Brown, famius coach .of the Cleveland professional team.

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Society Items loi today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 — GWEN HILYABB, MONDAT *our Lady .of Fantima study club, Mrs. Cornelius (cetmer, 8 p.m. CJvic department of Woman’s club. Bethany E.U.B. church, pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. Parent and Family life education study group, Monmouth high school. 7:30 p.m. Women’s Missionary association of Mt. Zion U.B. church, Mrs. Arlo Drake 7:30 p.m. Decatur Camera club, Youth and Community center, 7:30 p.m. V.F.W. and its auxiliaries, post home, carfy-in-dinner at 6:30 p.m., installation of officers at 8 p.m. D.A.V. junior auxiliary, D. A. V. hall, 6:30 p.m. zSacred Heart study club, Mrs. John Girard, 8 p.m. Adams county chorus, at Farm Bureau Bldg., Monroe, 7:30 p. m. Literature department of Woman’s club, Mr£ Lowell Harper, 7:45 p.m. Ladies auxiliary of Decatur fire department, Mrs. Roy Steele, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Beta Sigma Phi city council, Mrs. Vernon Krugh, 8 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. L. of C. hall, 8 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority, Youth and Community center, 7:45 p.m. Happy Homemakers home demonstration club, Mrs. Kermeth Parrish 7:30 p.m. Eagles auxiliary officers meeting, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. Blue Creek Up and At It 4-H club, Kimsey school, 7 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Preble restaurant, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Our Lady of Good Counsel study club, Mrs. William Lose, Jr., 8 p.m. St. George study club, Mrs. Dick Des Jean, 8 p.m. THURSDAY Methodist Wesley Sunday school class, church recreation room, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY • Harvesters of Mt. Zion U.B. church, Mrs. Gifford Bunner, 7 p.m.

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Says City Dwellers Buying Up Farms Pay For Land With Federal Subsidies Jamie L. Whitten (D-Miss.), a leader of the farm bloc, charges that city residents are buying farms and paying them off with federal soil bank subsidies. Whitten, chairman of a House agricultural appropriations subcommittee, said in testimony made public Sunday night that he .has ‘ had people in my office citing instance after Instance” of such practices. Under the soil bank program, the government will pay farm owners for not producing surplus crops. Whitten's statement was made during a long and often sharp examination of Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Benson last Feb. 26. Agriculture Department officials conceded there have been “a few scattered reports” of such instances. But these “few cases” have been widely publicized and the publicity has put farmers “on their guard,” one official said. "Farmers have been able to raise the asking prices for their land, knowing the buyers could take advantage of the federal subsidy," he said. Wjosrital v n Admitted Mrs. Anna Bunner, Decatur; Chester Runyon, Linn Grove; Mrs. Sam Wittwer, Berne; Miss Anna Schamerloh, Decatur. Dismissed * Gus Muter, Decatur; Mrs. Paul Zuercher, Berne; Mrs. Marcus Schueler and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Jos< Guerra and* baby girl, Decatur; Baby Douglas Duane Ellenberger, Geneva; Ivan Beer, Bluffton; Wavel Reef, Willshire, O.; Mrs. Leita Grubbs, Dixon, O. At the Adams county memorial hospital: ' Marvin and Helen Longenbarger Redding, of route 2, are parents ol a daughter, born Saturday at 9:4! a.m. She weighed eight pounds, two and a half ounces. »

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Laetare Medal To Clare Booth Luce Named Recipient Os Notre Dame Award SOUWs BBNBs.. twi. ' I Clare Booth Luce, former ambass sador to Italy, and a convert to ’ Catholicism, will receive the Unii versity of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal for 1956. » Mrs. Luce was named recipient -of the award Saturday night by t Notre Dame President Rev. Theo- » dore M. Hesburgh. The award, presented annuall? f on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, is given to an , outstanding American Catholic i layman. 5 In Mrs. Luce’s case, she was not here to receive the medal and • the presentation will be made - later when arrangements can be - made, a spokesman said. In announcing Mrs. Luce as the s winner for 1956, the Rev. Hes- / burgh said, “Since her conversion - to Catholicism a decade ago, her life and 'activities have been in- > formed by a faith she attributes » to ‘the inexhaustible generosity of i almighty God’.’* Mr. and Mrs. John T. Doyle and family of Indianapolis left Sunday to move to Santa Monica, Calif., where Doyle will be employed with Douglas Aircraft company. Mrs. Doyle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Striker of this city. The Doyles, en route to California, will stop in Kansas City, ; Mo., to visit with Mrs. Doyle’s sis- . ter. Miss Karen Striker. , . i

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