Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 134, Decatur, Adams County, 7 June 1957 — Page 4

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J ' Forty years ago, in June, 1917, Me newspapers of Washington, D.C. headlined that the manufacture of beer was to be prohibited as a World War I measure. Their advertising columns offered coffee at 30 cents a pound and the popular Overland'automobile for Ml They also reported the first meeting es the National Coal Association, founded at the Instance of President Wilson’s Fuel Administrator for the purpose of assisting the government in carrying out its fuel supply program. The news and advertising columns of the papers are vastly different today. But, on June 4-6, old-time readers will be reminded of 1917. For the National Coal Association will meet again in Washington, for its 40th anniversary convention. In those 40 years, the basic rote ci the coal industry has not changed. This IU6I —■» aespne we QcveAopnwiii and discovery of other forms of energy, including the atom — to now, as It was then, essential to the life and progress of the county. Representative Byrd of West Virginia, speaking before the Bouse, said: "What takes place at the convention wiß be of nationwide interest, since the status of the coal industry is so closely feinted to the general welfare and the national security." And he could have added that there to every reason to believe that coal’s contribution to that welfare and security will grow greatly M the yean roll on. • ... — Our first Secretary of Defense, James Forrestal, said: "Whether it be in business, government, or pppratjpp?, J the principle of relying 00 * single genius to make all basic decisions.” The assertion that a singl£chief of staff system is efficient, economical and desirable from a national standpoint is not supported by history, fact, or experience. The concept has fatal defects from military, political and economic standpoints. Our Chiefs of Staff organization h|s in practice demonstrated the

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fl fl AH ' . I, .:. 1 _ -A If r ? ' I ' r WO > THE ST. LUKE EVANGELICAL and Reformed church, at Honduras, will opcrt A week-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the church Sunday morning. The Rev. Boyd Stepler, who graduated from Mission House Seminary last Sunday, will preach at the first centennial celebration service at 9 a. m. Sunday. < Rev. Stepler, a son of the St. Luke church, will be formally ordained into the ministry at the 7:30 p. m. service Sunday. Special services are planned on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights of next week, with the, celebration closing Sunday, June IS. • . tA condensed history of the congregation, as prepared by members of the church, follows:

The oldest record of the St. Luke Reformed congregation at Honduras has on its first page—- “ Founded in 1857 by Rev. Peter Vita and served from the Salem church in Preble township. Mr. Nicholas Yager as Elder and Heinrich Billman as deacon were chosen. On September 15, 1857 the first Confirmation was held." Previous to this it is known that both Lutheran and Reformed 'ministers coming from New Ville and Magley preached and ministered to these German families in their homes and in the old log school house. The congregation in 1857 became part of the Magley charge of which it was a part until 1870, when it became a part of the New Ville charge with which it to this day is affiliated. Rei. Carl Jaekel, Rev. Peter Greding and Rev. Wilhelm Spies were the ministers besides the founder from Magley. In 1869, Steve* Kister gave a piece of land for the erection of a church, a smallJrame structure. In 1870, Rev. FJwullhorst became- 1 the pastor aotj the congregation was served more often and a constitution was adopted with 24 communing members. The confirmation class in June 1870 had 12 members. The new church was dedicated in November, 1871. In March. 1872, Rev. Abraham Bollinger began his ministry and toveral more German families moved into the neighborhood and joined the ehurch. In 1877, Rev. Peter Vita Again became the pastor of the chdrch, this time living at New Ville. He was often assisted by his son, Bev. Otto Vita, who became the #stof in 1883 after his graduation from the Mission House seminary. H. Heuser served the charge from 1888 until 1894, and was followed by Rev. C. H. Schopfle. Rev. Oswald P. Vita served the congregation when the church was remodeled and moved across the creek to the Hilgeman farm, where a cemetery was established. Oswald Vita served until Rev. W. H. Schroer became the pastor in 1911. He was followed by Rev. Otto H. Scherry, who was called tn December, 1918. During these years the church continued to grow but it also sent many of its sons and daughters to the cities. In September, 1930, Rev. H. H. Meckstroth became the pastor and it was during his pastorate that the congregation purchased the present church from the Christian Union conference, remodeled the church and dedicated it in November, 1939. Rev. Meckstroth served ably during his 24 years of service and the church grew. He was succeeded by Rev. L. C. Minsterman July 4, 1955, who is now the pastor. The Newville charge was composed of the Reformed churches of New Ville, Berne and Honduras during the years 1870 - 1889. In 1889 Berne bdcame a separate church, and New Ville and Honduras, or rather St. John church at Vera Cruz and St. Luke church at Honduras, now make up the Vera Cruz charge. Trade iu a good town — Decatur

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I . ■ 'll I- - ■ JT - " - i a " 20 Years Ago Today 9 ——• ' June 7, 1937 — Five acre com ; club enrollment will close June . J 5, county agent announces. Adams county eighth grade comj 'mencemeht is scheduled for Satur- , day night at Geneva. Grover Van ; Duyn, assistant state superinten- ' dent, will speak. Mrs. Rose Sage, 46, Adams coun- ' ty native, dies. State health officials confer with i city officials on Decatur's water : supply. ( Plans made to renovate heating system at county jail. Hundred bushels of corn stolen i from Joe Shaffter farm in Hart- ‘ ford township. Mrs. Curtis Baxter, 34, (Pauline Reynolds), dies suddenly at the 1 Baxter home. C. E. Striker is reelected county school superintendent after ’ tense campaign. Winner decided 1 on seventh ballot. Mrs. Oscar Lankenau and Juanita Baumgartner are hostesses at ? party honoring bride-elect Miss 1 Helen Kirsch. Dr. J. S. Niblick, Indiana Harbor, is a Decatur visitor. . Mrs. Irvin Goldner and Mrs. Milton Swearingen were Fort ( Wayne visitors today. • v ’ : Chicago Man Slays i Beautiful Ex-Wife Fails In Apparent - Suicide Attempt CHICAGO (UP) — A millionaire : art collector, attorney and explori er apparently shot and killed his i beautiful ex-wife in a rage when a reconciliation attempt failed and then tried to take his own life, police said today.. Authorities said Bailey Stanton, 64, muttered “This was a suicide pact.” But Police Capt. Leroy Steffens said he doubted Stanton’s i story. Stanton was found slumped beside the body of his mink-clad former wife. Dr. Margaret Stan-* ton, 45, Thursday in her parked car. 0 . “Let me die,” Stanton pleaded when police arrived. “Please let me die.” , The victim was looking forward to her marriage next Wednesday , to Dr. Max Forkosh, 49, a dentist and founder of the Forkosh Memorial Hospital. Mr®- Stanton had been on the hospital staff as a physician and surgeon for six . years. i Stanton's condition was dci scribed today as “fair” at Illinois ! Masonic Hospital. However, phy- . sicians said even if he survives, . he will be blinded for life. t The slaying occurred only min- ! utes after Stanton had given her three orchids .with a note “To my dearest love.” - The average age of American business executives is 53.7 years.

■«¥*" - — COUR? NEWS Venae Granted ■ Jn> the complaint for divorce of Wayne Nelson vs Bernice Nelson, a change of venue to the Jay circuit court was granted. Complaint Granted | The complaint on account of ■Don Harmon, doing business as JHarmon's Drive-In Grocers, vs Hawkins, was tried today, ■Hawkins defaulting by not appearing. Judge Myles F. Parrish awarded $950, plus- 6% interest .from time of judgment, and all ■court costs to be paid by HawkDivorce Action In the case of Eva M. Lenhart vs Orval Lenhart, temporary support was fixed at $12.50 a week, and S2OO for attorney fees for the plaintiff. The restraining order was modified to allow the defendant to withdraw S4OO from his credit union. Drainage Petition Filed A drainage petition on behalf of Fred Stoppenhagen and the board of commissioners of Wells county was filed. Freeholder sureties were filed, and June 27 was set as docketing date. Barger Ditch Discussed Remonstrators in the John Barger, et al, ditch petition, filed December 29. 1950, held a pre-trial conference, and the cause was continued until 2 p.m. today, for decree and judgment. Estate Cases Tn the estate of Wm. E. Clause, the report of salp of personal property was filed, examined and approved. A petition to sell personal property at open market was filed, exr amined and approved in the estate of Emma C. Fuhrman. A motion to correct a description was filed and ordered made in the Minnie C. Black estate. The Della Miller estate was closed on filing of the final disposition papers. The will of Corydon F. Rayl was probated, Richard W. Rayl was named executor, and a $9,000 bond wgs posted. Real Estate Transfers Artie 0. Kiefpr etux to Harold D. Sprunger etux, inlot 723 in Berne. Amanda Liby to T. Wayne Wittwer etux, inlot 13 in Monroe. ‘Robert L. Crownover to Harry S. Crownover, 60 acres in\ St. Many's Twp. Leonard T. Meyer etux to Harry W. Heuer, Wt 4 inlot 136 in Decatur. Leonard J. Metz etux to Carl T. Rbberts etux, part out lot 110 in . Decatur. Wilmer R. Warthman ctux to Ntary Catherine Spangler, 81 acres in Kirkland Twp. Mary Catherine Spangler to, Wilmer R. Warthman etux, 81 acres in Kirkland Twp. Calvin L. Yost etux to Walter J. Kiess etux, inlot 55 in Decatur. Glen Adler etal to Margaret R. Heiman, land in Kirkland Twp. Margaret R. .Heiman to Lester R. Adler ctux, land in Kirkland Twp. v » Gen. George Armstrong Custer launched his ill-fated expedition against the Sioux in 1876 from | Fort Lincoln near Bismarck, N. D. f „ v 1

Ofl New Address A/3c Robert Wayne Flora, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Flora, has completed his training at the air training school near Denver. Colo., and is now stationed at Whiteman A. F. B. His address is: A/3c Robert W. Flora, A. F. 16547865, 340th A&E Sqd., Box 241. Whiteman A. F. 8., Sedalia, Mo. Named To Board Os ‘Alumni At DePauw GREENCASTLE, Ind. (UP) - Edwin H. Hughes 111, Indianapo- ~~ ' " ’ ■

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I Us, and Marton J. Wilson, Greencastle, Thursday were elected to the board of DePauw University’s alumni association, making the 7man board an all-Hooaler group. Re-elected to the board were Carl H. Dortch, Indianapolis; Guy D. Carpenter, Evansville; Helen Jome Houck, Greencastle; George H. Dirks. Indianapolis, and Marion L. Crawley, Lafayette. John E. Doan To Be Graduated Sunday John E. Doan, 'Son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Doan of Decatur, will be one of 432 students who will graduate from Bowling Green State University at Bowling Green, 0., Sunday afternoon. Doan will receive the bachelor of science degree. He has been accepted as a student by the Cincinnati University medical school. Weather permitting, the commencement exercises will be outdoors on the university plaza at 3 p.m. In event of rain, the ceremonies

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