Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 165, Decatur, Adams County, 15 July 1957 — Page 3

MONDAY, JULY 15, 1957

ft Mrs. Wilbur J. Oberlev —Photo by Anspaugh

Patricia Jo Copas Bride Saturday Os Wilbur J. Oberley Miss Patricia Jo Anne Copas, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Copas, route 10, Fort Wayne, became the bride of Wilbur J. Oberley, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Oberley, Monroeville, Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock in St. Joseph’s Catholic church, Hessen Cassel. Solemnizing the double-ring ceremony at an altar adorned with vases of pink and white snapdragons was the Rev. Lawrence Gollner. White bows and green fern marked the pews. After a musicale by George Nichter, organist, and the senior choir and vocalists Mrs. Dave Paxon, Mrs. Don Reuelle, and Mrs. Frank Kelley, the bride, in a gown of Chantilly lace over satin, was given in marriage by her father, W. F. Copas. Long sleeves and a sabrina neckline detailed the princessstyle bodice: the tiered skirt swept into a chapel length train. An open coronet of pearls held her illusion veil, and her bridal bouquet was a colonial arrangement of white itephanotis centered with an orchid. ’. Aqua chiffon made the attendant’s gowns. Mrs. Arnold Oberley, sister-in-law of the/ bridegroom, served as matron of honor and bridesmaids were Mrs. Elmer Oberley, Jr., Monroeville. Miss Joan Ternet, niece of the

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bridegroom, and Miss Barbara Gehring. Cowl necklines styled the bodices, and sweeping back panels fell to the hems of the floor length' skirts. Matching floral plateaus with circular veils were their headdresses, and they carried colonial bouquets of American beauty roses. Arnold Oberley, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man, while ushers were Richard Copas, brother of the bride, Elmer Oberley, cousin of the bridegroom, and James Castleman, Monroeville. Mrs. Copas attended her daughter’s wedding in an ensemble of pink lace complemented in white accessories. The mother of the bridegroom chose a navy blue ensemble contrasted with white accessories for her attire. Both mothers’ ensembles were completed with white orchids. St. Joseph’s Hessen Cassel hall was the scene of the wedding dinner, attended by 50 guests. At that hall, from 7 to 9 o’clock that evening, 300 were received of. the reception. Serving from the table adorned with American beauty roses were the Mesdames Phil Lydy, gdward Hormann, Paul Monroe, Lloyd Roth, Ted Gehring, Leroy Letters, John Hetrick, Clarence Fryback, Harry DeLong, and Robert Abel, and the Misses Violet Stevenson and Doris Werling. When the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to Canada, the bride was wearing a black sheath with contrasting white accessories. Mr. and Mrs. .Oberley will reside near Monroeville. County ASC Office To Close Wednesday . The Adams County ASC office will be closed all day Wednesday In order that the office personel may attend a district meeting, Mary J. Howard, Office Manager, started today. Farmers are remained that a wheat marketing card will be mailed to them, provided a written request is received in the caunty office. The office will be open as usual on Thursday and Fdiday, closed Saturday.

HILL-FORTNEY VOWS SAID IN NAZARENE CHURCH \ The Rev. Dr. Floyd Cole officiated at the Saturday evening marriage of his niece, Mi»« Beverly Sue Fortney, to Ronald Dean Hill, in the Nazarene church. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ethel Fortney, Decatur route six, and Hill is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Eular Hill, 116, North 16th street. Mrs. Floyd Cole was organist for her niece's wedding proceeding the 7:30 double-ring ceremony with a musicale. The bride chose a white, streetlength dress with white accessories. Her flowers were red carnations, and on her head was a white hat with a small veil. Mrs. Kenneth Funk was het sister’s only attendant. She wore a powder blue dress with all-white accessories. A white hat and a corsage of red carnations completed her ensemble.,. c , Gene Williamson attended as best man. Mrs. Fortney attended her daughter’s wedding in a pastel pink dress with contrasting white accessories. White accessories also completed Mrs. Hill’s ensemble. She wore a powder blue dress. Graduated from Pleasant Mills high school with the class of ’56. the bride is employed by the First State bank. Her husband attended Pleasant Mills high school and is an employe of Phelps Dodge in Fort Wayne. / Upon their return from a short wedding trip, Mr. and, Mrs. Hill will reside at 222 Grant street. Decatur Girl Scout council will convene in the Girl Scout room at the Youth and Community Center Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Zion Lutheran Needle club will meet at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Parish hall. Thursday at 7:30 p. m. the Bobo Willing Workers Class of the United Brethren church will meet at the home of Mrs. Milton Chronister. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Robert and Melvena Burry Zerby, Geneva route one, became the parents of a nine-pound, bounce daughter at 12:58 p. m. Sunday, Sunday, a six-pound, sevenounce' daughter was born to Norman and Delores Ginter Ward, Monroe, at 5 a. m. To Carl and Ema Aumann Melcher, route one, Hoagland, a son weighing nine pounds, seven ounces, was bom at 7:15 p. m. Sunday. Rail Executive Dies At Michigan City MICHIGAN CITY (UP)—Charles Jones, 70, vice president and general manager of the Chicago and South Shore Railroad, died Sunday of a heart attack. t- ry# — • r W ' ■ - Society Items tor today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 am.) Phone 3-2121 BARBARA FIECHTER MONDAY Pythian sisters, Hanna-Nuttman park, 6 p.m. Decatur Welcome Wagon Chib. Mrs. M. C. Sieling, 768 Parkview Drive, 8 p.m. ; VFW Auxiliary, Post Home, 8 p.m. Home Demonstration Chorus, postponed, to July 22. TUESDAY C. L. of C. potluck supper, C. L. of C. hah, 6:30 p.m. Tri Kappa soroity, Mrs. J. Clark Mayclin, 520 Umberlost Trail, 7:45. Dance ticket money must be turned in. Decatur Garden club, all day, Mrs. Clara Passwater, Lake Webster. • Eta Tau Sigma, Hanna-Nuttman park, 6:30 p.m. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Wilbert Thieme, 8 p.m. ___ WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club picnic, Hanna-Nuttman park shelter house, 6 p.m. Pleasant Mills W.S.C.S., Mrs. David Sovine, 7:30 p. m. i THURSDAY .... Blue Creek Friendship Village club, Kimsey school. 1:30 p.tn. . Girl Scout council, Girl Scout room of Youth and Community center, 1:30 p. m. Zion Lutheran Needle Club, Parish hall, 1 p. m. Bobo Willing Workers Class, Mrs. Milton Chronister, 7:30 p.mSATURDAY Bake Sale at Holthouse Schulte Co., sponsored by Epailon Sigma and Xi Alpha lota exemplar chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, noon Until 5:30 p.m.

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-JOVETTA DIETRICH, DAVID . BARKLEY ENGAGED TO WED Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Dietrich, route 3, Rockford, O. .announce the engagement and approaching late fall wedding of their daughter, Jovetta Marcile, to David Barkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Barkley, route 3, Decatur. Miss Dietrich is a graduate of Rockford high school and is associated with the Florist Shop. Barkley attended Pleasant Mills high school and is engaged in farming.

DINNER MARKS MRS. BURK’S NINETY-FIRST BIRTHDAY Sunday, Mrs, G.T. Burk celebrated her ninety-first birthday at a dinner party at the Fairway Restaurant, with 33 relatives and friends there to mark the ofcasion. Mrs. Burk received an orchid corsage, and the birthday cake, with ”91st Birthday” inscribed on top in lavender, was decorated with pink and orchid roses. Out-of-state guests were Mr. «and Mrs. F.W. Holthouse, Louisville, Ky„ Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Sutton, Akron, 0. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farnum and family, Greenville, O. Coming from elsewhere Jn Indiana were Mrs. Wayne Beavers, Evansville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart and Mrs. Florence Ticen, Colfax; and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Trask and family, Barry and Michael McMillen and Mr. and Mrs Avon Burk, Fort Wayne. Attending from Decatur were Dr. and Mrs. Jim Burk and family, Mr. and Mrs.; Tom Burk and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Sim Burk. MAGLEY REUNION TO BE AUGUST 4 AT LAFAYETTE “Those who have never been there will have a very pleasant surprise,” predicts Tom Kane, Jr., president, of August 4th’s 48th Magley reunion, speaking about this year's site, the Columbian Park, Lafayette. Describing the park as a “grand place,” Kane goes on to say it hastta large zoo, swimming pool, extensive amusements and toys for children and adults of every age, theaters for plays, and a baseball stadium. Columbian Park is situated in the eastern part of Lafayette, and is reached by Main street or South street. These are the chairmen and cochairmen for the 48th reurdbn: song committee: Paul and Mary Cox, Nell and Darrell Sheppard, Artie Lorentsen, Maud Mahan; civic affairs: Aloha Lorentsen, Tom Kane, Sr., Buster Lorentsen, Stubby Roudebush, Margaret Roudebush; entertainment: Bill Mertz, Howard Mertz, Norman Martin, Landis family, Jahn Mahan, Charles McKown, Bo and Tom Herrick; sports; Sal Maglie, Dick; Dave and Robbie Herrick, Greg Lewark, Donald Thompson family, Burland Brown family; prayer: Edna Mertz, Mrs. Donald Thompson, Mrs. Elmer Landis; education and program: Jessamae Mann, Mrs. Ed Christen, Ellis Christen; resolution znd rules: Dorothy Brown, Charles Magley, Bertha Mertz, Betty Jean Magley, and foreign correspondence: Eddie and Mary Casa? nova. . •< A bake sale will be conducted at Holthouse Schulte Co. men's clothing store. Saturday, from noon until 5:50 p.m. Sponsors of the sale of baked goods are the Xi Apha lota exemplar and Epsilon Sigma chapters of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority.

Jhe Welcome Hostes* JVUI Knock on Your Dooj with Gifts ft Greetings from Friendly Businas* Neighbors and Your Civic and Social Welfare Loaders 9* Wr wrosfeo' sPy The Birth of a Baby Sixteenth Birthdays EngagementAnnbuncemonM Change of residence Arrivals of Newcomers t* Decatur ' Phone 313196

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCrory and children, of Terre Haute, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kirsch for two weeks. The McCrory’s visited in Berne over the weekend with MeCrory’s parents and family. The Rev. Rct>ert Schrock and family of Kansas, returned home today arter visiting in the Decatur area. They reported cooler weather here than in Kansas. The Decatur Boy Scouts at Valley Forge jamboree are all well and enjoying themselves, Sylvester Everhart, one of the scout leaders, reported in a telephone call to his wife Sunday. Miss Carol Kaehr, 18. is reported resting comfortably after more than two hours of operations last week at the Bluffton clinic hospital. She

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suffered two deep gashes on her lower right leg in a tractor-roto-tiller accident Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Striker accompanied her mother, Mrs Catherine Stewart, to Hartford City Saturday afternoon, where they visited with Mrs. Stewart’s sister, Mrs. Myrtle Blakley, who is a patient at’ the Hartford City Hospital. Mrs. Blakley recently sustained a broken hip. Miss Linda Pollock and Miss Judy Keller, of Decatur, and Miss Marlene Vodde, Fort Wayne, left by airplane frorn, Indianapolis early Sunday tnorning to spend a twoweek vacation at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Accompanying the trio to the airport were Roger Pollock and Neil Keller. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Fryback have returned from Crooked Lake, they spent the past week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Gray Paddock and sons Stephen and Geoffrey Mrs. Charles Kizer, of Hartford township, suffered a broken hip in a fall at the home of her son, Irvin, in Kokomo. She is a patient at the

St. Joseph hospital, Kokomo, room 317. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Voglewede and children Mary Ann, Bobbie, and Tommie, and Jimmie O’Brien, have returned to their homes in Detroit, Mich., after spending several days visiting with Mrs. C.J. Voglewede. daughters. Nancy and Mary were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Holthouse and week-end guests of Mrs. A.R. Holthouse. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chase, Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Donahue, Cleveland, 0., have returned home after spending the last two weeks touring Upper Michigan. They went byway of Illinois and Wisconsin, staying over at state parks akmg the way.

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