Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 2 April 1957 — Page 3

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1957

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Ellen M. McAhren Married Recently To Rodger A. Frey Miss Ellen May McAhren, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McAhren, of route 5, became the bride of Rodger Allen Frey, in a simple ceremony performed Thursday evening at 7 o’clock, in the Pleasant Mills Methodist church. The C. E. Lykins officiated for the double ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate families, and a few close friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frey, of 314 North Ninth street, are the parents of the bridegroom. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a light gray, tailored flannel suit, with which she wor6 bittersweet colored accessories. She accented her ensemble by wearing a corsage of white carnations. Miss Nina McAhren, of Libertyville. 111., attended as maid-of-honor, in a light blue suit dress, complemented with black and white accessories, and a corsage DON’T TAKE A CHANCE TAKE PLENAMINS Smith Drug Co.

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of white carnations. Best man-was John Frey, Decatur, and guests were seated by Gene Williamson, Pleasant Mills, and John Paul McAhren, Decatur. The newlyweds greeted guests at a reception in the church basement, immediately following the ceremony. Serving were the Misses Shirley Wass and Helen Roth, of Decatur Miss Penny Frey, of Fort Wayne, and Miss Judy Williamson, of Pleasant Mills. Mrs. Frey was graduated froip Pleasant Mills high school, and attended International Business college in Fort Wayne. Her husband was graduated from the same school, and is presently serving in the U.S. Marines, stationed at Cherry Point, N.C., where the couple will make their home. BIRTHS At the Adams county memorial hospital: An eight pound, 12 ounce son was bom Monday at'3:2s p.m., to Theodore and Treva Rash Mihm, of Pleasant Mills. Walter and Phyllis Zimmerman Fairchild, of route 3, are parents of a six pound, 15 ounce son, born at 3:29 a.m. today. At 3:57 o’clock this morning, a son was born to Clarence and Rosanna Mae Sprunger Wanner, of Geneva. He weighed seven pounds jand four ounces.

ROGER KOENEMAN TO WED MISS FAY LOUISE MCBRIDE marry Miss Fay Louise Mcßride, according to a recent announcement by the bride-elect’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wflford Mcßride, of near Ossian. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Koeneman, of near Decatur, are parents of her fiance. Thexwedding will take place at 6 30 o’clock in the evening, May 19, in the Zion Lutheran church at Friedheim. Officiating for the cereemony will be the Rev. A. A. Fenner. Miss Mcßride was graduated from Ossian high schopFand is employed by the Platka Export Co. Her fiance, a graduate of Concordia high school in Fort Wayne, is an employe of the soil conservation service, a branch of the department of agriculture, in Decatur. • • LITERATURE AND CIVIC GROUPS MEET MONDAY Members of the Literature and Civic departments of the Decatur Woman’s club met Monday evening. Mrs. Lowell Harper was hostess for the meeting of the Literature group, which was attended by 17 members and one guest, Mrs. Henry Heller. The meeting was opened in regular form, with members repeating the club collect. Mrs. Myrtle Filson, Mrs. Edward Cook and Mrs. J. J. Thompson presented an interesting program, concerning the life and works of George Bernard Shaw. Mrs. Mary Jane Saylors, chairman, conducted the business session which followed. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Filson. served refreshments at the dose of the meeting. Civic Department ; A carry in dinner at the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church was the highlight of the April meeting of the Civic section. Following the supper, 30 members took part in the business session which was conducted by the president, Mrs. Norman Kruse. The club collect was repeated and the minutes of the previous meeting were presented for approval. New members voted into the club were Mrs. John Baumann and Mrs. Merritt Alger. A social hour followed, at which time bingo was played. The committee for the evening consisted of Mrs. Glen Mauller, Mrs Don Lutes! Mrs. Myles Parrish. Mrs. Homer Rease, and Mrs. Katharyne Nelson. MR. A MRS. A. P. BOARDMAN TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Boardman, proprietors of Boardman’s Sewing Machine Shop, will celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary, April 10. The couple was married in the First Baptist church in St. Louis, Mo.. April 10, 1905. At that tme. Boardman was a steam boat pilot and captain, after which he spent a number of years as a traveling salesman, before entering the sewing machine business 30 years ago. He and his wife moved to Decatur 20 years ago last October, and have since established their sewing center. The Boardmans have a son, R. C. Boardman, living at Gastonia, N. C., and a daughter, Mrs. Julia Brennan, of Saginaw, Mich. Besides their own private and family celebrations, the couple is making plans for a celebration sale at their sewing shop, next Wednesday and Thursday. Thev have announced that there will be free gifts for all persons helping them celebrate their wedding anniversary. MRS. LAURA STRICKLER IS HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Friends and relatives of Mrs. Laura Strickler gathered at her home Monday, to help her celebrate her birthday anniversary. A carry in dinner was enjoyed by the group, after which they joined together in singing ‘‘happy birthday” to the guest of honor. Mrs. Cora Lautzenhizdt presided at the piano as several hymns were sung, followed by two appropriate readings by Mrs. Amy Augenbaugh. Later, Mrs. Lautzenhizer played a few organ selections, and sang "Long Long Ago.” Mrs. Strickler then opened her many useful gifts. Present for the occasion were the Mesadmes Or ph a McManama, Celia Mayer, Pauline Anderson, Clara Dague, Dora Bess, Orpha Irwin, Lena Strickler, Golda Strickler, Golda Shosenberg, Cora Lautzenhizer, Amy Augenbaugh, Hazel Shaffer, Della Carrol and her grandson, Kevin Kay Taylor. REGULAR MEETING IS HELD BY DECATUR EMBLEM CLUB A regular meeting of the Detur Emblem club, number 172, was held recently at the Elks home. Club president, Hazel Schultz, presided over the business session, at which tme the group voted to make a donation to the Red Cross drive now in progress. Members named to the nominating committee include Lavelle Death, Grace King, Thelma Jones, Joan Shannon, and Alice Brewer. During the social hour which followed, prizes were Won by Mrs. Jo- Neireiter and Virginia Laurent. Hostesses for the meeting were Virginia Frey, Ethel and Jane Kleinhenz, and Mildred Niblick.

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METHODIST W. S. C. S. CIRCLE MEETS WITH MRS. PORTER IvlcWrUulsv *ft uni tn S Society o I Christian Service, circle number two, met recently at the home of Mrs. Giles Porter. Mrs. Bernard Pickett led in devotions, using Psalm 24, and the theme, “Preparing ourselves spiritually for cnurch.” The lesson, “Keeping the Sabbath a few hours, or all day,” was presented by Mrs. Porter. She also presented an article on “Methodism,” by Bishop. Raines. | Mrs. Leonard Soliday conducted the business portion of the meeting. Home mission projects were discussed and voted on. followed by a report on “Neighborhood Community Center," in Fart Wayne. After a silent auction was held, refreshments were served to the 15 members and one guest, by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Soliday, Mrs. Irene Wheeler, of near Monroe, has announced the engagement of her daughter, Judy, to Eugene King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry King, Bluffton. The Women’s Guild of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet in the church social rooms, Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Thomas Kollman, of 915 North Second street, will be hostess to the St. Joseph study club, Thursday evening at 8:15 o'clock. Members of the Girl Scout leaders club will attend the annual spring luncheon Thursday after-

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r ; > y * C' eV? I < J JHB A . bßHft ft-''- J fc IB ft ftb . ft : THURSDAY WILL MARK the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Johnson, of 123 North First street. Active in civic and social affairs, the Johnsons have been members of the Methodist church their entire married lives. Mr. Johnson is associated with the Leland Smith Insurance Agency. A son, D. W. Jorjson, and his family, which includes two daughters, Kaye Joann and Sandra Sue, of Austin, Minn., will arrive to spend a few days with the anniversary couple. Their daughter, Mrs. Robert Akers, and her husband, are in Hialeah, Fla., and will not be able to be present for the occasion. —Photo by Anspaugh

noon at 1 o’clock, at the Masonic hall. Election of officers will be featured at the Monday evening evening meeting of the Bobo community organization, which will meet that evening at 7:30 o'clock, at the Bobo school. - —Unit X t flf..thn Botiiany Evnngali. cal United Brethren church W.S.W.S. will meet with Mrs. Keltner Stone, 422 North Second street, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mrs. Everett Hutker will be the program leader. An all day meeting of the Union Chapel Ladies Aid is scheduled for Thursday, at the church. Election of officers will be held, and all ladies of the church are invited to attend. The Monmouth M.Y.F. is sponsoring a bake sale Saturday morning starting at 9 o’clock, at Stucky’s in Monroe. (The Stucky’s on the north side of the street!. Mrs. Gorman Fox will entertain thd members of the Pleasant Grove Women’s Missionary Association, Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The annual guest luncheon meeting of the local Research club will be held at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed next Monday. Dinner will be served promptly at 1 p.m., and members are to have reservations, pr cancellation of reservations already made,! in no later than Thursday evening, by calling 3-3022. * Circle three of the Bethany W.S.W.S. of the Evangelical United Brethren church will meet with Mrs. John Spahr, 107 South Seventh street, Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. Glen Custer will be the leader. An Easter party for the Work and Win class of the Trinity Evan-

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gelical United Brethren church, is slated for Friday evening at J: o'clock, at the church. Election of-— officers will be held, and all members are urged to attend. Host-gns JR hostesses will be Mr. and Mrs. HarL’ 1 «’ ry Brown, Mrs. John Barkley and 1 Mrs. Flossie Hower. ;. J 1 nut An adult education, workshop, bv th* Iwiian* PftAarflj tion of Clubs, will be held at Manchester College, North Manchester Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Mrs. H. L. Smith, federation president, will preside.'l, Reservations for the seminar and noon luncheon may be made by' calling Mrs. R._ C. Hersh, 3-3042. ~ Arty local lady interested in thft.~ workshop is invited to attend, i'j Girl Scout News ! Brownie troop 19 met after school Tuesday. We opened with i the Brownie promise. Then we had roll call and dues collection. We finished our Easter baskets today. They will get filled next week. Scribe: Mary Ann Spangler Brownie troop 26 met Monday after school. We said the Brownie | promise and had roll call and collection of dues. Lisa Brandyberry and Linda Carwood were hostesses and served lovely Easter refreshments. Lisa’s mother and brother came to help them. We played games and talked about the lovely party our Big Sister troop 22 had for us last week. We want tp thank them for the party, and fcfc the cute bunny favors they made for us. We closed our meeting with the Brownie arch and the Brownie song. , Scribe: Brenda Marbach ♦ I IT’S COMING TO DECATUR MUSIC HOUSE