Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 86, Decatur, Adams County, 11 April 1957 — Page 3

THURSDAY, APRIL 11. 1957

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JAPANESE THEME IS USED FOR SORORITY RUSH PARTY A ‘'Japanese" theme was artfully carried out for the recent rush party of the Xi Alpha lota exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi f which was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Babcock. Each of the members and guests was met at the door, and given a colorful Japanese kimono to wear during the evening. Japanese articles of clothing, toys, figurines, etc. were displayed throughout the Babcock home. Their uses and origin were later explained to the group by Mrs. Ralph Hobbs. Dinner was served in the Babcock dining room, which had been transformed into a typical Japanese dining are.a. A lavendar colored tablecloth graced the huge, foot-high table, around which the sorority members and guests were seated on large pillows. An arrangement of appropriate tropical flowers, in lavendar and white, was used as the centerpiece. Small clever Japanese figures served as napkin holders and favors. Following the dinner, recent Japanese were shown to the group. • The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Paul Hakes, who was a guest at the meeting. Guests besides Mrs. Hakes included Mrs. Don Harmon, Mrs. Francis Faurote, Mrs. Gerald Martin, Mrs. James Alien, Jr., Mrs. Joe Hobbs, and Mrs. Robert Guard. The entire membership of the ‘‘"’’chapter worked together as hostesses for the event. EPSILON SIGMA CHAPTER IN FINAL BUSINESS MEETING The final business meeting of the present club year was held Wednesday evening at the Elks home, by the members of the Epsilon Sigma chapter of Beta'Sigma Phi. After ttie meeting was opened in regular from, the president, Mrs. Don Harmon, conducted the business session. Final plans were made for the fourtder’s day banquet, which will be held at the American Legion home, April 30, at 6:30 p.m., with all the local chapters of Beta Sigma Phi. Tentative plans for the annual BETHANY E. U. B. CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE April 12—9 A. M. to 4 P. M. — BAKE SALE — April 13—9 A. M. to 12 Neon at DECATUR HATCHERY

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mother and daughter banquet were made, and the spring picnic was discussed. Late, the group was joined by the Xi Alpha lota exemplar chapter, for the cultural program. Herbert Feasel, art instructor at the Adams Central school, was the guest speaker for the evening. He presented 1 an interesting program, using the theme the “Art of Painting.” Several of his own original oil paintings, mosaips, and still life pictures were on display throughout the evening. During the social hour which followed refreshment were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Tony Faurote, Mrs. Andy Appelman, Mrs. Vernon Krugh, Mrs. Bill Howell, and Mrs. Robert Babcock. • MRS. JOE MORRIS IS HOSTESS FOR MEETING Mrs. Joe Morris was hostess Tuesday evening for a regular meeting of the Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. William Affolder. Roll was called and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. State and national correspondence was read, and later discussed. The chapter was also reminded of the founder's day banquet’ to be held April 30. Mrs. Fred Corah was in charge of the program for the evening, and presented an interesting paper entitled “Tools for the Art of Life.” The meeting was closed in regular form, wit hthe members repeating the closing ritual. XI ALPHA XI GROUP HAS MEETING WITH MRS. LANE The Xi Alpha XI chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their regular business meeting recently at the home of Mrs. Robert Lane,- - The opening ritual was repeated and the meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Nilah Neil. It was announced that the Beta Sigma Phi area convention will be held Sept. 13. 14, and 15 at Louisville, Ky. The possibility of local members attending was discussed - . Motions were made and, carried for the group to contribute to the Easter seal campaign, and also to the Girl Scout cabin fund. The chapter was invited to join with the Delta Lambda chapter for a pot luck supper, to be held May 5, with the husbands of the members to be the guests. Mrs Francis Ellsworth and Mrs. Wilford Ray presented a program on proper table settings, and out-

door living. The closing ritual was repeated, and the hostess, assisted by Mrs. James Elberson, served refreshments. EAGLES AUXILIARY PLANS DISTRICT FIVE MEETING At the regular meeting of the Eagles Auxiliary held recently at the Eagles hall, plans were discussed to attend the district five meeting, to be held at Wabash, May 20. Plans for the annual Mother’s day pot luck supper to be held May 7, were announced. Mrs. Bertha Kramer, the auxiliary mother, will be in charge of the table decorations for the dinner. In charge of the kitchen will be Mrs. Evelyn Spangler, and Mrs. Richard Baker was appointed to secure gifts to be given to the youngest mother attending, the oldest mother attending, and also to the mother having thejargest family. BETTER HOMES CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. ESSEX Members of the Monroe Better Homes demonstration club met Tuesday, evening at the home of Mrs. Clifford Essex. Club president, Mrs. Harry Crownover, opened the meeting by leading the group in repeating the club collect and club commandments. Mrs. Glen Stuckey gave the history of the song of the month, “Welcome Sweet Spring- * time," after which the group joined in singing the song. Mrs. George Cramer led in the devotional period, with the scriptural reading taken from the fifteenth chapter of I Corinthians. An interesting demonstration on “Freezing and cooking a whole Meal,” was presented by Mrs. Claude Leisure aad Mrs. Richard Everett. Samples of the cooked food were distributed among the members. A vocal duet, “Winter Wonderland.” was sung by Mrs. Herbert Fruchte and Mrs. James Nussbaum. Twenty members answered roll call with "what I would like to have for Easter.” Announcement was made that the club plans a tour to various places of interest in Fort Wayne, July 10. Highlight of the day will be their Visit to the "Here’s Charlie television show. Mrs. Harold Rich gave the safety lesson, “Challenge of Aging," after which the citizenship lesson on applications for political offices, was presented by Mrs. Otto Longenberger. In charge of the lesson planning for the coming club year was Mrs. Orval Lenhart. . The meeting was closed with the group repeating the Lord’s prayer, after which refreshments were served by Mrs. Essex, assisted by Mrs. George Cramer.

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OFFICERS ARE ELECTED AT MONMOUTH P.T.A. MEETING Main topic of business at the April Monmouth P. T. A. meeting, held at the school Tuesday evening, was the election of officers for next year. Norval Fuhrman opened the meeting with appropriate Easter devotions, after which a musical program, was presented by Sue Merriman, vocalist, and Grace Fuhrman, pianist. Both girls are students of Monmouth high school. P.T.A. president, Robert Kolter, conducted the short business session which followed. The newly elected officers include president, Morris Krueckeberg; vice-presi-dent Mrs. Clifford Mann; secretary., Mrs. Jack Schnepf, and treasurer, Mrs. John Stucky. Omer Merriman, chairman of the safety program, introduced sheriff Merle Affolder, who showed pictures and gave a talk concerning accidents that have happened in Adams county. A question and answer period on traffic and safety regulations followed the talk. Pins were then awarded to the safety patrol boys, for their work on the school buses during the past school year. Awards of merit were also presented to tije school bus drivers. PRESBYTERIAL MEETING IS HELD AT MUNCIE The Wabash River Presbyterial "held the annual spring meeting Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church of Muncie. Ten ladies from the Decatur Presbyterian church attended the meeting. A coffee hour was held from 9:30 until 10 a.m. The morning session of invocation, business and worship. The theme of the program throughout the day was “Love One Another.” Mrs. Robert McDanel, retiring president, introduced the guekt speaker. Miss Gertrude Seubold, who is assistant treasurer of the board of national missions from New York City. Miss Seubold talked of the missions in this country which are supported by the Presbyterian churches and further aided by all women's associations of the Presbyterian churches. Mrs. Ray Walther, of Decatur, was installed in office as children’s advisor in the fellowship department. Mrs. W. Lowell Harper was installed as a continuing member of the nominating committee. Five hundred forty three women attended yesterday’s session, and members from Decatur were Mrs. Ray J. Walther, Mrs. Roscoe Glendening, Mrs. W. Lowell Harper, Mrs. Bert Haley, Mrs. .R. C. Hersh, Mrs. E. E. Rydell, Mrs. Myrtle Filson, Mrs. M. A. Frisinger, Mrs. Howard Evans, and Mrs. rack Heller. Sr. A Tuesday evening session for members who are employed was attending by the following Decatur

women: Mrs. Richard Schauss, Mrs. R. M. Ladd, Mrs. Charles Morgan, Mrs. Jack Knudsen, and Mrs. David Langston. ZION MISSIONARY SOCIETY HAS MEETING WEDNESDAY The regular monthly meeting of the Zion Lutheran Missionary society was held at the parish hall Wednesday afternoon. A dessert luncheon, in keeping with the Easter season, was served to the 17 members attending the April meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Meta Krueckeberg, after which Rev. Sclimidt led in the topic discussion, "Walk as Becometh Christians." It was decided during the business session, that the group will hold a “guidance institute” this fall, with further plans and details to be worked out at future meeting. “Housecleaning day" for the church and parish hall will be May 14, and it was requested that each of the members attending bring their own noon lunch. Coffee will be provided. The annual mother and daughter carry-in supper will be held at the parish hall. May 8. . Hostesses for the afternoon meeting were Mrs. Justeen Bowmann, Mrs. Ruth Ohler and Mrs. Ida Ault. EASTER PARTY IS HELD BY WORK AND WIN CLASS The Work and Win class of the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church held its annual Easter party at the church recently. Mrs. Manley Foreman presented the devotional period. A quartet, composed of Mrs. Clarence Drake, Mrs. Mattie Fisher, Harry Brown, and Robert Drake, presented several appropriate musical numbers, after which Mrs. Fannie Hitchcock gave a reading. Mrs. Drake and Robert Drake then sang a vocal duet, after which Rev. Swanson closed this portion of the program with prayer. Mrs. John Barkley was elected to serve as president of the group, and Mrs. Flossie Hower was elected secretary-treasurer. Contests were enjoyed, after which refreshments were served by the committee, which consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. John Barkley aad Mrs. Flossie Hower. MRS. BURL FUHRMAN ENTERTAINS SOCIETY , Mrs. Burl Fuhrman recently entertained the members of the Mt. Pleasant Women’s Society of Christian Service. “Hie Way of the Cross Leads Home,” was sung as the opening song, followed by prayer, offered by Mrs. Milton Fuhrman, and devotions, by Mrs. Leo King, Sr. Mrs. Leo King, Jr., was in charge of the lesson, “An airplane island tour,’’ with Mrs. Robert Teeple, Mrs. Roger Singleton and Mrs. Earl G. Fuhrman assisting. President, Mrs. Burl Fuhrman, I presided over the business meeting. The society voted to pledge the same amount as in the past to the missions, followed by the report of sick calls and cards, and floral bouquets. The meeting closed by the group repeating the Lord's prayer? Guests present at the meeting included Mrs. Charles F. Fuhrman and sons Kevin and Gary, and Mrs. Paul Furhman. Thirteen members, the guests, and four children were served refreshments during the social hour which followed.

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The V.F.W. auxiliary will meet at the V.F.W. hall, Monday evening at 8 o’clock. A rehearsal of the Music department of the Decatur Woman’s club will be held at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock, Mrs. Owen K. Baker, of 213 Rugg street, will be hostess to the Decatur Home Demonstration club, next Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Loyal Daughters class of the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church will meet Tuesday evening at 8:30 o’clock, after the church services, at the home of Mrs. Ed Warren. Mrs. James Staley will assist. Mrs. Mabel Fitz will entertain the members of the Mt. Tabor W.S.C.S., Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The American Legion auxiliary will have its regular business meeting Friday evening at .8 o’clock at the American Legion home. Members attending are reminded to bring their good • used clothing that they want to give to the present used clothing drive. Mrs. Wesley Lehman will be meeting of the Decatur Garden hostess for the Tuesday club. Mrs. Ada Lower will present the lesson for the meeting, which will convene at 2 o’clock. A rummage sale wiU be conducted at the Decatur Hatchery Friday, from 9 a.m. until 4 p m., sponsored by the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church. The same group will conduct a bake sale at the same place, Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.

<gjOSNTAL v** Admitted Mrs. Opal Kern, Berne; Bill Shook, Decatur; Ralph Derekson, Geneva.

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Dismissed Master Dean Houser, Decatur; Mrs. John Burger and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Harry Knapp, Decatur; Miss Susan Gerber, Decatur; Mrs. Burdette Lee Custer, Decatur; Mrs. Coy Ellis and baby girl, Bluffton; Mrs. Amos B. Schwartz and baby boy, Berne; Miss Judy Kaiser, Fort Wayne. Miss Bernice Kelson, director of the Adams county department of public welfare, and Mrs. Mary Jane Hazelwood, Mrs. Mabel Marshall, and Mrs. Veronica Linn, attended an American public welfare convention at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis, Sunday

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through Wednesday. Miss Susan Gerber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gerber, has been dismissed from the Adams county memorial hospital, where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. Sp/3c John T. Meyers, of the U.S. army at Yonkers, N. Y., speqt several days visiting with his grandmother, Mrs. John T. Meyers. If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad — they bring result*. WANTED—PeopIe to attend the ‘Talent Tumble’ Dance, Saturday at the Youth Center. 8:30-11:00. 25c. Free Stage Show. 85 t3x