Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 106, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1957 — Page 3

SATURDAY. MAY 4. 1957

MISS IMOGENE ALMA MILLER IS BRIDE OF JAMES WILDER Miss Imogene Alma Miller, daughter of Mn and Mrs, . William J. Miller of route 1, Fort Recovery, Ohio, and James E. Wilder, son of Mr.'and Mrs. Arthur B. Wilder, of route 4, Decatur, were married at 9 o’clock this morning, in the St. Paul’s Catholic church, at Sharpsburg, O. The Rev. Urban Landall officiated for the ceremony, before an altar graced with multi-colored arrangements of gladioli. The nuptial high mass was sung by the church choir. “Ave Maria," and "On This Day, 0 Beautiful Mother,” were sung by the bride’s cousin Sam Moorman. A floor length gown of whitebridal satin was selected by the bride. The bodice was styled with a peter pan collar, with tiny imitation buttons centered down the back, and long tapered sleeves which came to points over her wrists. An overskirt was nylon tuUe accenting the bouffant skirt, and her finger-tip veil was of import illusion. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. Miss Betty Lou Miller, sister of the bride, was maid-of-honor, and bridesmaid and junior bridemaid were Miss Rosalie Wilder and Miss Louise Wilder, respectively. both sisters of the bridegroom. The honor attendant and bridesmaid wore floor length gowns of cornflower blue, while the junior bridesmaid was attired in powder blue. They each carried an arrangement of pink carnations. Best man was Ed Wilder, brother of the bridegroom, and ushering was Richard Miller, brother of the bride. A powder blue dress was* worn by the bride’s mother, while Mrs. Wilder wore a navy blue dress. Both mothers wore corsages of pink and white carnations. A reception will be held from 2 until 12 p.m. today, at Green

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Acres, at Celina, 0. Following a brief wedding trip, the couple will resde on route 4, Decatur. The new Mrs. Wilder graduated from Jefferson township high school, and has been employed at the Farm Bureau office at Sharpsburg. Her husband graduated from Decatur Catholic high school, and is employed by the Central Soya company. JUNE 1 BRIDE-ELECT IS HONORED WITH SHOWER Miss Gwen Hilyard, June 1 brideelect of Richard Mies, was the guest of honor, at a miscellaneous bridal shower, given by Mrs. Russell Plumley and Mrs. Edward Marbach, at the Plumley home. When Miss Hilyard arrived, the hostess presented her with a clever “corsage,” composed of tiny kitchen items. She was seated beside th gift table, which was centered with a large washbasket, decorated in blue, with blue streamers falling to the corners of the table. The basket was later presented to the' bride-elect. Other decorations included a small bride doll, with three bridesmaids. Several appropriate contests were participated in, with Mrs. Vaughn Hilyard and Mrs. David Owens receiving the prizes. These prizes, all necessary kitchen articles, were in turn presented to Miss Hilyard. The honoree was the recipient of many nice gifts, after which the hostesses served refreshments. Present for the occasion were Mrs. Vaughn Jiilyard. Mrs. Carl Mies, Mrs. Goldie Hilyard, Mrs. ‘Harve Kitson, Mrs. Max Andrews, Mrs. Tom Kortenber, Mrs. Ralph Bollinger, Mrs. Kenneth Nash, Mrs. Donald Strickler, Mrs. Fred Isch, Mrs. David Epbler, Jr„ Mrs. Ed Clifton, Mrs. Kavid Owens, Miss Jackie Reidenbach, the hostesses, Mrs. Plumley and Mrs. Marbach, and the guest-of-honor. Unable to attend were Mrs. Herman Sautbine, Mrs. Ted Burlage, Mrs. Tom Butler and Miss Ruth Weigmann. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED FOR 8080 ORGANIZATION New officers for the Bobo Community Organization were elected at a recent meeting of that organization, held recently at the Bobo school. A carry-in dinner was served prior to the meeting, followed by the regular business session. The .following officers were elected to take office in September: President. Charles Wagher; vicepresident. Paul Hindenlang; secretary, Erma Mailand; treasurer, Richard Mailand, pianist, Mary Rich: chorister, Cletus Drake; membership, Metha Hilpert and Ruth Edgell; and committee, Bertha Bowen, Marshall Hilpert and Bertha McMichael. NUTTMAN AVENUE W.M.S. z HAS RECENT MEETING A recent meeting ot the Women’s Missionary Society of the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church was held at the home of Mrs. Faye Michel. Following the singing of “To The Work,” and the group repeating and the universal call, the leader read portions of Isiah, and closed with a circle of prayers. Mrs. Vesta Parker reviewed the life of the missonary, Adoniram Judson, and the leader gave the study chapter of Burma. A letter of greeting was then read from Dr. Y. T. Chiu, an instructor at Huntington college, and former resident of Hong Kong. After the business session, refreshments were served during the social hour. TABEA SOCIETY MEETS FOR QUILTING PARTY The Tabea society of the Friedheim Lutheran church met recently for their quilting party, which featured a Mother’s Day party. At

noon, a carry-in dinner was enjoyed. The table was decorated with May poles and a Mother’s day cake, decorated by Mrs. A. A. Fenner. After dinner a program and recreation period was enjoyed. Rev. A. A. Fenner gave a brief address. A song, "Tribute to Mother,” written by Mrs. Ernest Kalthoff, was sung by Mn. Hugo Fuhrman, Mrs. Ervin Gallmeyer, Mrs. Frederick Gallmeyer, Mrs. Wilbert Gallmeyer and Mn. Edwin Werling. Mrs. R. H. Buuck, president, then read a prayer entitled “A Mother’s Prayer.” Various songs commorating Mother were sung by the group. A recitation, "My Mother’s Quilt,” was given by Mrs. Edwin Werling. Games were then enjoyed. X The program closed with all singing Father, till we meet again.” MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BONQUET IS HELD The annual mother and daughter carry-in- supper of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church took place recently in the social rooms of the church, with approximately 100 members and guests present for the occasion. Lighted candles, , and potted moss rose and marigold favors were used on the tables, and the place mats showed the location of national missions of the Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs. Sophia Definbach,, regional guild president, was a guest at the meeting. Following the supper, the program was opened with a short talk by Mrs. Lawrence Rash, missionary chairman. Gifts were presented to the oldest mother present, Mrs. Sam Baumgartner; the mother who came the farthest distance, Mrs. Steffen, and the youngest mother, Mrs. Eugene Vetter. The program featured Mrs. Ella Scherry, who played several religious numbers on her vibrasharp. Claudia Johnson sang "What is Home Without a Mother?” and was accompanied at the piano by her sister, Candice Johnson. Harriet and Donna Shoaf sang "My Mother’s Bible,” and Karen Robinson sang “Somebody Bigger Than You or I,” accompanied by Mrs. Robert Houk. Rebecca Lord played a piano solo, “The Spinning Song.” The program was concluded by “A Mother’s Prayer,” and “A Daughter’s Prayer,” read by Virginia and Elena Hazelwood. A short business meeting was then conducted by the president. Program chairman for the event was Mrs. Leßoy Cable, who was assisted by Mrs. Walter Augsburger and Mrs. William Tutewiler. Hostesses were Mrs. Noah Roth, chairman, Mrs. Clyde Raush. Mrs. Merlin Ross, Mrs. LaVern Roth, Mrs. Melvin Ruck and Miss Alice Roth. Mrs. Elmo Smith will be hostess to the Ave Maria Bible study club, Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. The Mary circle of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. C. A. Dugan, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

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The Preble township Fqnn Bureau will meet at the Friedheim schol Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. A Mother's day program is being planned with the Rev. O. C. Busse as speaker for* the evening. Society Items ior today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 GWEN HILYARD SUNDAY Concert by Associated choir of Decatur Churches, Youth and Community center, 3 p.m. MONDAY Decatur Woman’s club, Youth and Community center. 8 p.m. Sacred Heart study club, Mrs. Carl Bauman. 8 p.m. Women’s Missionary Association of Mt. Zion United Brethren church, Mrs. Gifford Bunner, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Camera club, Edward.'s Studio, 7:30 p.m. Adams county home demonstration chorus. 7:30 p. m., at Farm Bureau building Monroe. Juniors of American Legion auxiliary and their mothers, Legion home, 8 p.m. V. auxiliary, V.F.W. home, 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters, practice for officers and entire staff, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Fire department Ladies auxiliary, Preble restaurant, 8 p.m. D.A.V. Junior auxiliary, D.A.V. hall, 6:30 p.m. D.A.V. Ladies auxiliary, D.A.V. hall, 8 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima study club, Mrs. John Terveer, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Catholic Ladies of Colombia, C. L. of C. hall, 7:30 p.m. Gals and Pals home demonstration club, Pleasant Mills schools, 7 p.m. Happy. Homemakers home demonstration club, Mrs. John Hirschey, 7:30 p.m. Tri Kappa sorority business meeting. Youth and Community center, 7:45 p.m. Eagles auxiliary pot luck mother and daughter banquet, Eagles hall, 6:30 p.m. Dutiful Daughters class meeting, postponed one week. WEDNESDAY Ave Maria Bible study club, Mrs. Elmo Smith, 8 p.m. Business and • Profesional Women’s club. Youth and Community center, 20th anniversary dinnerprogram, 6:30 p.m. W. of the Pleasant Mills Baptist church, Mrs. Harry Ray, 7:30 p.m. Preble township Farm Bureau, Friedheim school, 8 p.m. THURSDAY Mary circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. C. A. Dugan, 2:30 p.m. % Mt. Pleasant W. S. C. S., at the church, 1:30 p.m. Phoebe Bible class of Zion E. and R. church, church social rooms, 7:45 p.m. Unit 1 ofßethany E.U.B. church Mrs. Benjamin Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls, mother and daughter banquet. Masonic hall, 6:30 p.m. O.E.S. meeting, 7:30 p.m. Recent studies showed that 16,-year-old boys and girls in the U. S. had an average of about 15 permanent teeth which had already suffered from tooth decay.

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THE ENGAGEMENT of Miss Carole Ann Kershner to Burel Singleton, has been made known by the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kershner, of route 4, Decatur. Her fiance is the son of Mrs. Luther Hancock of Springdale. Ark., and the late George Singleton. Miss Kershner will graduate from Adams, Central high school, May 14, and is employed at Coppess Corners. Singleton is employed at Habegger's Masonry and Concrete Construction, of Berne. No date has been set for the wedding.

Burn Mortgage On Zion Parish Hall Liquidation Rites At Sunday Service “Faith for tod «y—Hope for tomorrow" will be the theme Sunday morning at the 8 and 10:30 worship hours at Zion Lutheran church, West Monroe Street, as. the congregation celebrates the liquidation of the indebtedness on the Zion parish hall, constructed six years ago and located east of the church. While the actual burning of the final note will take place at the 10:30 service, the same message and prayer of thanksgiving will be offered also at the 8 o’clock hour. Special music will be presented by the Sunday school children, grades 6 to 8 at 8 o’clock, and grades 3 to 5 at 1:30. They will sing: "Humble Praises, Holy Jesus" (author unknown), and “Come, Children, and Join in our Festival Song" (author and composer unknown). The melody of the former is a Russian folk song. The following officers will take part in the mortgage burning ceremony at the 10:30 hour: Phil Sauer and Oscar Lankenau, members of the parish hall building committee; Earl Caston and H. H. Krueckeberg, chairman and secretary of the building finance committee: and the pastor, the Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt. The building project six years ago included, in addition to the construction and furnishing of the parish hall, also the purchasing of a lot, the moving and renovation of the parsonage. Total cost of the project was 8110.000. The parish hall was dedicated on July 1, 1951.

According to a resolution of the congregation in voters meeting. April 7, the services Sunday will also open the" church's “building for tomorrow” program. The voters’ assembly resolved to continue the special building treasury to build reserve funds for the congregation's future expansion needs. Phil Sauer is chairman and Norman H. Witte, secretary, of a planning commission of seven men who are making a gtudy of such needs. In commenting on tomorrow’s celebration. Rev. Schmidt stated, “the services of praise and thanksgiving tomorrow close just one more phase of the progress of our congregation. Under God, they mark also the beginning of another forward step in the building of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in our community." The public is invited to attend the worship services at the Lutheran Church tomorrow morning at either 8 or 10:30 o'clock. Sunday school and Bible classes convene at 9:15. Girl Scout News We met at Mrs. Heller’s house. We said the pledge and the Brownie promise. Cassie Reynolds treated the group to ice cream and cake fbr her eighth birthday. There were three guests. We played games. We made the Brownie arch. (Troop 28'. .Scribe: Cassie Reynolds i> . Brownie troop 10 met Monday after school. The meeting opened with Jhe Brownie promise. Roll was called and dues were collected. We went for a six block hike and played some games when we got back. The meeting closed with the magic tunnel and Good Night Brownies. Scribe: Diane Smith

Church Os God To Burn Note Sunday Burn Mortgage On Church Parsongge During the morning worship service, Sunday at 9:30 a. m.,»at the Church of God, Cleveland St., the board of trustees and finance committee, along with tjieir pastor, have planned a note-burning service, celebrating the final payment on the new parsonage. Ground for the new parsonage was broken June 6, 1954. It was completed and ready for occupanvy by Jan. 13, 1955. The total cost was $24,000. The parsonage was completely paid for by the giving of tithes and offerings from week to week and individual gifts of friends of the congregation. Beside paying for the parsonage, the entire interior of the church has been redecorated, new carpet put on the floor, and over $6,000 has been given to world misisons during this period of time. “The entire congregation is to be commended for all this excellent milestone of progress,” the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Kirkpatrick, stated. "A large share of the praise is due the faithful board of trustees and finance committee who have given hours of their time. They are: Kenneth Roop, chairman: M. P. Irwin, Herman Patterson, C. W. Strickler, Kenneth Mitchell, Herman Hammond, treasurer; Floyd Mitchell, Paul Strickler.” Friends of the congregation are invited to help celebrate this event Sunady. A car driven by Nancy Doyle, of Decatur, received $95 damage when it was backed into an auto driven by Linda Mae Burket, Upland, in a parking lot in Hartford City. The Yellow Jackets new basket-

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ball coach, Paul Bevelhimer and his wife, will visit Decatur today.. They expect to move here as soon as school is dismissed. Clyde and Betty Nihlser have purchased the Limberlost Drive-in theater in Geneva and will open it soon after remodeling. Portland received permission this week to operate its swimming pool another year, although the pool has been condemned by the state for lack of mechanical repairs. . aww; w l . ■ ’. Dismissed Mrs. Richard Burkhart and baby boy, Decatur: Mrs. Laures Meyer and baby girl, Decatur; Miss Connie Harmon, Decatur; Miss Connie Jeen Lenhart, Decatur; Mrs. Daniel Highlen and Master Daniel Highlen, 11, Decatur; Mrs. Richard Hockemeyer, Decatur; Charles D. Connelley, Decatur.

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