Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 123, Decatur, Adams County, 24 May 1957 — Page 3

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1957

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MISS AUDREY GRANDSTAFF IS WED TO LYNN H. SHAW Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Grandstaff of near Decatur announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Audrey Ann, to Lyrin H. Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs.'Norman Shaw of 1124 Park Avenue, New Haven. The marriage was solemnized in the Methodist Church at Garrett, with the Rev. F. Hagen Sparks officiating. . Attending the couple were Miss Pat Strouse, Uniondale, and William Locke, of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Shaw is a graduate of Monmouth high school, and the bridegroom is a graduate of New Haven high school and is attending Pursue University extension, Fort Wayne. The couple will reside at New Haven. MISS LEOLA FORD FETED WITH KITCHEN SHOWER Mrs. Alvin Fennig feted Miss Leola. Ford recently with a kitchen shower. Miss Ford will become the bride of Ted* W. Moser June 8 at St. Mary's Catholic church. Miniature bridal dolls and the colors pinlftand white adorned the table at which the bride-elect opened her gifts. At the shower to see the honored guest receive the useful kitchen items were the Mesdames John Meyers, Robert Hunter, James Bleke, Donald Corey, Martin Bultemeier, Vivian Powell, Paul Morgan, George Alton, Glenford Beitler, Ralph Bollinger, Lester Wayne Ford. V)rley Walters, Jerry Gehrig, Harley Straub, Victor Magsamen, and Noble Nicodemus. Unable to attend but sending gifts were the Mesdames William Hutker, Robert Shoup, Raymond Thieme, and Ralph Stevens. After the bride-to-be opened her gifts, refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Magsamen and Mrs. Gehrig. ' OPEN Sundays 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. FAIRWAY RESTAURANT GREETING CARDS Excellent Assortment • OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAYS HOLTHOUSE On The Highway N. 13th St. Route 27

CHARLES ALLEN DANCE STUDIO of Fort Wayne, Ind. ANNOUNCES TAP DANCING LESSONS—EVERY WEDNESDAY At Decatur Youth and Community Center REGISTER ON WEDNESDAY, 3:30 P. M. to 7:30 P. M. Charles Alien Martie Bassett SHOE SPECIAL FRIDAY and SATURDAY Nationally Known Brands / VALUES TO $12.95 AJ| .00 150 PAIR S J| e FIRST COME FIRST SERVED d r SHOP FRIDAY ' TILL 9:00 p - M - SHOES 125 N. Second Street SHOP SATURDAY Decatur, Ind. TILL 5:30 P. M.

DAV AUXILIARY HOLDS PARTY FOR GIRL SCOUT TROOP 23 Twelve members of Girl ScOut troop 23 and two leadertl, Mrs. John Koors and Mrs. , Anthony Baker, were guests at the DAV auxiliary social meeting and Girl Scout party recently. Flags were presented to the leaders. Cathy Koors won the guest's prize and Violet Smith the auxiliary prize. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Violet Smith, Mrs. Guy Allen. Mrs. Gladys Arnold, Mrs. Ethel Schlikman, and Mrs. Mabie Eyanson. r > DORCAS CIRCLE RE-ELECTS MRS. SMITH AS LEADER Eleven members were present at the most recent meeting of the Dorcas circle of the First Methodist church, at the home of Mrs. Maynard Hetrick. Mrs. W. Guy Brown gave devotions, and Mrs. N. A. Bixler reviewed the final chapters of the study book, “Missions, U. S. A.'* Re-elected as circle leader for next year was Mrs. Ralph Smith, and Mrs. Harley Wright was welcomed as a new member. Perfumed candles from the Smoky Mountains were displayed and will be sold by the circle. Mrs. Hetrick served delicious refreshments following the meeting. MERRY MATRONS MEET WITH MRS. OTTO THIEME Merry Matrons home demonstration club met recently at the home of Mrs. Otto Thieme. Opening the meeting, the group repeated, the creed and then sang thp song of the month, “Carry Me Back to Cl' Virginia,” Commemorating Father’s Day in devotions, Mrs. Wilmer Grote read Psalm 103. Members discussed lesson planning for next year. Mrs. Wilbert Thieme gave the citizenship les-son,-“Democracy Leads Political Parties.” Roll call was answered by each club member naming her mother’s favorite flower. In the business meeting the group voted to give $5 toward the kitchen utensils for the 4-H club. The club prayer closed the meeting. Mrs. Wilbert Thieme received the door prize. Eleven members and five children were present. Mrs. Wilmer Grote assisted' the hostess, Mrs. Thieme, in serving the lunch afterwards. SIX ARE DELEGATES TO GARDEN CLUB CONVENTION More than 500 attended the Northeast Garden club convention held recently at the Van Orman hotel in Fort Wayne. Six members of the Decatur Garden club and the Rose Garden club represented the local groups. Delegates from Decatur were Mrs. Frank Crist, president of the Rose Garden club, and Mrs. Bert Haley and Mrs. Paul Daniels: Mrs. Amos Yoder, president of the Decatur Garden club, and Mrs. Wesley Lehman and Mrs. Roy Runyon. Mrs. Thomas McKinney, of Fort Wayne, general chairman of the convention, gave an afternoon luncheon at the YMCA’s Portage room for the garden club presidents and the delegates who served on various committees at the convention. Next year’s convention will be ; held in Muncie, April 27, 28, and i 29.

Society Items tot wdey, pub- - lication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 GWEN HILYARD FRIDAY American Legion Auxiliary of Unit 43, social meeting, 8 p. m., American Legion home. Zion Lutheran ' church communion devotions at the church, 2,4, 5 and 7 p. m. Zion Lutheran church public examination of catechumen class, 7:30 p. m. K. of C. auxiliary Mother’s day party and meeting, K. of C. hall, 8 p. m. SATURDAY Catholic Ladies of Columbia rummage and bake sale, C. L. of C. Hall, 9 a m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY Evening circle 1 of the Methodist Church, church lounge, 8 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Past Presidents’ Parley, Mrs. Adrian Baker, 8 p.m. , TUESDAY Our Lady of Victory Discussion club, Mrs. Laiirence Gase, 7:30 p.m. Olive Rebekah Lodge No. 86, Odd Fellows Hall, 7:30 p.m. Root Township Home Demonstration club, Mrs. _Will Smith, 1 p.m. St. Ambrose Study club, Mrs. Leonard Schwaller, 7:30 p.m. Psi lota Xi, Youth and Community Center, 8 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. Ladies of the Decatur Missionary Church, mother and daughter fellowship, church parsanage, 7 p.m. Xi Alpha Xi and Delta Lambdo, Mrs. Otto Beehler, 8 p.m. Delta Theta Tau installation of officers, Preble Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma, Mrs. Bob Shraluka, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Union Township Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Paul Morgan, 1:30 p.m. Our Lady of Victory Study club will hold their next meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., with Mrs. Laurence Gase. Past presidents’ parley of the American Legion auxiliary will be held at the home,of Mrs. Adrian Baker, Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Guest night for the evening circle of the Methodist church will be at 8 p.m. Monday in the church lounge. Members are asked to bring their mothers or guests. Mrs. William Brown is chairman of this event, the final meeting of the year. Mrs. Will Smith will be hostess to the Root Township Home Demonstration club Tuesday at 1 p.m. There will also be a flower plant exchange. Tuesday evening at 7:30. the Olive Rebekah Lodge No. 86 will meet at the Odd Fellows hall for their regular meeting. Three Link club will follow; hostesses will be Georgia Kreigh, Nettie Jacobs, and Mildred Keller. St. Ambrose study club will meet with Mrs.' Leonard Schwaller Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Social meeting of the Psi lota XI sorority will be next Tuesday at the Community Center, beginning at 8 p.m. Union township's home demonstration ’club will hold a silent auction at their next meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Paul Morgan. Mrs. Gerald Springer will be assistant hostess Members are to bring f?ncy work, or canned or baked goods to be sold. All ladies of the club are invited to attend. At the Adams county memorial hospital: At 11:05 p.m., Thursday, a sixpound, 14% ounce baby boy was born to Noah R. and Mary Hilty Schwartz, of route one, Monroe. Leo and Violet Walchle Sheets, 1619 West Madison street, became the parents of a six-pound,’ ninelunce baby girl at 10:12 p.m. Thursday. To Joseph A. and Barbara Schwartz Schwartz, rpute one, Monroe, ’a baby boy was born at 11:38 p.m. Thursday, Their son weighed six pounds, nine and one half ounces. _ Admitted Mrs. George Patrick, Monroe; Master Edward Bentz, Berne. Dismissed Mrs. Paul N. Whittern and baby boy, Monroeville: Mrs. Herman Davis, Decatur; Roger Heller, Decatur; Daniel C. Wagner, Geneva; Mrs. Vernal Wallace, Geneva; Lawrence Morgan, Monroe; Mrs. Dee Wolfe and baby girl, Decatur: Mrs. Marvin Decker and baby boy, Decatur.

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Daniel C. Thomas Is Honored At Purdue One of Outstanding Graduates At Purdue Daniel C. Thomas, son of Bryce Thomas of 222 South Third street, was honored recently at the annual senior banquet of the Purdue University Excaliber club as one of the outstanding seniors to graduate this year. Thomas was granted a special merit scholarship to Purdue university because of his excellent high school record and high placement on the scholarship tests. He -will be graduated June 2 from the school of science, with a major in chemistry. The Decatur young man ha? accepted a position as research chemist with the Harrls-Seybold company of Cleveland, 0., manufacturers of rotary presses, power cutters, andgraphic arts equipment. At the present time, Thomas is a member of the executive council and sports director of men’s residence “X”, the newest and most modern of the Purdue men’s housing units. -The building houses 620 students, and has four arms or units, each with its own dining room opening to a central kitchen, its own lounges and unit officers. Each unit sends representatives to the executive council of the building. The building even has its own radio station, WRX, broadcasting from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. daily. Each “X” resident belongs to the Excalibur club, which sponsors social events, intramural sports, and recognition awards. According to the citation, Thomas was chosen to receive the award because so his high scholarship, contributions to the club as an officer, committee member, his campus activities, and “for being a good citizen with high standards, friendly, courteous, honest, sincere, respectful of authority and considerate of others, with genuine interest in people and ability to get along with them, with understanding and appreciation that the greatest good is for the greatest number.” He also won the Robert G. Gantz intramural award for his contributions while serving as athletic director and greatest participation in the intramural sports program. Each graduating senior of the club was presented with a plaque or desk set embossed with the I Excalibur club crest and the gra« 1 duate’s name. Frank Jessup Quits State Police July 2 INDIANAPOLIS (UP) — Former Indiana State Pqlice Supt. Frank A. Jessup will retire from the police force July 2 and join the U«S. Department’s foreign service as an expert on police work. Jessup has been a detective sergean at the Pendleton Post of ISP since he was replaced last January as superintendent in a change of administrations. New Cape * ■ 7A- /•• • •/ /• •! I. L . J1 •rr • • • • • /• Jr • • • 7 i Printed Pattern Fashion news in PRINTED Pattern — the cape as the star of summer! This pretty sundress has its own cape, that you can button on in two different ways (smooth diagonal line, turn-back revers). Printed Pattern 9050; Misses’ Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 dress requires 4% yards 35-inch fabric; cape takes 1% yards. Printed directions on each pattern part. Easier, faster, accurate. Send Thirty-five cents in coins for this pattern—add 5 cents for each pattern for lst-class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, care ot Decatur Daily Democrat, Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Prtnt plainly NAME, ADDRESS with ZONE, SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.

——————— - — iv W I HL m sL k w * ; iw ■ • ’■■ Efe zJ wB ußK®®® 'Wilf v <WEw HARVEY BAKER, center, janitor at Lincoln school since 1937, and with the Decatur school system for 25 years, poses with W. Guy Brown, superintendent of Decatur public schools, and Bryce Thomas, principal of Lincoln school, at a tea held in honor of Baker at the school Thursday. All the teachers and employes of the school honored Baker, known for his helpfulness to pupils and teachers alike, and presented him with*an electric blanket.—(Staff Photo!

Harvey M. Baker, of 134% South Third Street, janitor at the Lincoln school, was honored Thursday afternoon with a tea by the teachers of that school in thanks for 25 years of service to the Decatur school system. Baker is retiring July 12 as a school janitor. The teachers and employes of the school presented him with an electric blanket in memory of the occasion. W. Guy Brown, superintendent of schools, remarked that Baker had been a very faithful servant through the years, admired by teachers and pupils alike. Baker stated .that he plans to do some fishing this summer at his cottage at Bear Lake, near Wolfe Lake. Otherwise he does not plan any work. Baker stated that during his 25 years service, which started at the old South Ward school before transferring to Lincoln school in 1937, he missed only five days of work. Thirty-three teachers and guests were present for the informal tea. During the ceermonies an electric clock was presented to teacher Robert Doan, who is expected to I leave soon for service in the United States Army. Rev. Louis Klotzbach To Church In lowa The Rev. Louis Klotzbach, of Monroe, has resigned as pastor of the St. Paul Missionary church, 3% miles southeast of Decatur, to assume the pastorate of the -Silver Creek E.U.B. church at Hancock, lowa. Rev. and Mrs. Klotzbach and four children, David, Danny, Deborah, and Rebecca, came to the church . here from Murray, three years ago. They have been living in the parsonage at Monroe. Rev. Klotzbach and his family will leave next week for Hancock la., which is 13 miles from Council Bluffs, la. He will preach his fare|well sermon this Sunday. During i his pastorate here. Rev. Klotzbach participated in joint efforts by the churches of the Monroe area. Fort Wayne Murder Jury is Deadlocked FORT WAYNE (UP) — A jury was deadlocked after 22 hours of deliberation today in the murder trial of Richard Kiefer, 36, charged with killing his wife and their young daughter. Nine men and three women on the jury deliberated Kiefer’s fate since 2:40 p.m. Thursday with time out only for meals. Kiefer was tried in the r slaying of his wife. The state demanded conviction on a charge of firstdegree murder. Defense attorneys argued Kiefer’s crime was not premeditated. Jydt Promoted U. S. FORCES, GERMANY (ATHNC) — Charles ,W. Judt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Judt, 550 Studebaker St., Decatur, Ind., recently was promoted to specialist third class in Germany, where he is a medical aidman with the 2rd evacuation hospital. Specialist Judt entered the Army in June, 1955, and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Tex., before arrving in Europe the following November. The 20-year-old soldier is a 1955 graduate of Decatur high school. New Address Mr. and Mrs. Morris Bleeke have received the following address from their son Jerry: Pvt. Gerald Bleeke, ER 16561095, Btry D, Ist Bn., ARTY TNGComd., the USA TNG CEN FA., Ft. Chaffee, Ark. Swift Waters Swamp Boat, Man Drowned NEW ALBANY — (IB — Albert DeVary, 45, R. R. 1, Charleston, drowned Thursday when a boat in which he was dragging for a lost fish net was swamped by swift waters in the Ohio River six miles south of New Washington. DeVary, his nine-year-old son and a brother-in-law were in the boat when a grappling hook DeVary was using in dragging for the net hit a snag.

I — • ■ German Chancellor ! Arrives In States Seeks New Pledges ' From United States [ NEW YORK (IB—West German I Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrives in the United States today in search of renewed backing ( from President Eisenhower for . Germany’s reunification drive, j Any move on the President's ’ part would be a welcome boost in Adenauer's tough election battle. 1 Accompanied by his daughter, 1 Mrs. Libeth Werhahn, and his youngest son, George, the 81-year old chancellor flew to New York in a chartered super Constellation of the German Lufthansa airline. German officials said one of the main purposes of the visit, Adenauer's fifth since he took office in 1949, is to seek new pledges that the United States will not make a disarmament deal with the Soviet Union based on the continued division of Germany. 46 Stars NORTH EGREMONT, Mass. — , (IB — An American flag with only 46 stars soon will fly from a new flagpole on the village green. The flag was made between 1907, when Oklahoma became, the 46th ’ state, and 1912, when New Mexico ‘ and then Arizona gained state- ’ hood. It was presented to the town ’ by the late Mrs. George Peck. i Work and Win Jefferson Work and Win club met recently at the Jefferson school. The meeting was conducted by Gail Egley, president; Darlene Smitley and Diana Beer led ’ the pledges for the 14 members and one guest present, who answered roll call by naming their favorite cars. The 4-H manual's corrections were the topic of the special announcement, and Judy Caffee presented a health and safety report. Next meeting for the group will be June 3, at the Jefferson school, beginning at 8 p.m. Roving Rangers Forty members of the Monmouth Roving Rangers club met at the Monmouth school this week. In the business meeting, conducted by John Fuhrman, Mike Carr led the pledges, dues were paid, and the minutes of the last meeting were read by Calvin Caston. “How to Get Along With Parents,” was the special feature of the meeting. June 3 is the date of the next meeting, to be held at the Monmouth school, and beginning at 8 p.m. Monroe Boosters Muri Yoder conducted the last meeting of the Monroe Boosters 4-H club, at the Adams Central school. Larry Foreman led in the American pledge of allegiance, while Janice Ringger led the 4-H pledge. A health and safety report was given by Jerry Gerber, and John Inniger presented a talk on broilers. Adams Central will be the scene of the next meeting, June 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Go. Getters Vice president David Beer conducted this week’s meeting of the Jefferson Go-Getters club, held at the home of Leßoy Adams. Adams and Max Meyers led the pledges, and the 14 members present answered roll call by naming their favorite car. Stanley Ausbauger presented the treasurer's report, while two demonstrations were given: “Raising Sheep,,” by John Rumple, and "Forestry,” by Stanley Augsburger. Checking members’ projects was done to make sure each one knew exactly which ones he is to complete by June 1. June 4 is the date of the next meeting, when the group will meet at Paul Johnson’s at 7:30 p.m.

i ' 1 Sth ■ . ■... - MISS MARY SCHUMM. above, piano and organ Instructor for ■he Decatur Music House, will: present a recital by her piano I students at 3 p. m. Sunday at the trinity Evangelical United Brethren church, to which the oublic is invited. Pupils participating in the program include Tommy Bebout, Carolyn Sue Hill, Sonia Schroeder, Karen Witte, 3onnie Hart, Melina August, Ter■y Atkinson, Marjorie Kolter, Joan Kallenberger, Barbara Hall, □eatra Riley, Vicki Neuenschwanier, Roger Harris, Carmen Black, Sharon Harkless, Danny Schroed;r, Susie Hamrick, (marimbaphone, accompanied by Linda Royer), and Susan Mayclin.

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Dick Saylors was in Indianapolis Thursday where he attended the first nationwide closed circuit telecast by the Chevrolet motor division. Miss Phyllis Kohler, of New York City, will arrive this eve- . ning to spend three Weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Collins, of rural route 3. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lundin, former residents now living in Lake Hamilton, Fla., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Dora Bess in this city. Enroute to Decatur, they visited in Memphis, Tenn., with their son, Dr. Frank Lundin. ■X? 1 ■■ ‘" ,r ’ ' ■ - - r - -1- — TASH FOUNTAIN SERVICE OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAYS HOLTHOUSE On The Highway N. 13th St. Route 27 ■MrnaMauMMuiiunißMMMiiMm .