Decatur Daily Democrat, Decatur, Adams County, 18 July 1957 — Page 3

THURSDAY, JULY 18. 1957

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MISS FRANZ RECITES VOWS WITH ROGER du PLESSIS The Rev. Faris D. Franz officiated at the recent marriage of his sister, Miss Judith Lea Franz, to Roger Milton duPlessis, in the First Presbyterian church. The bride is the youngest child andeonly daughter of Mrs. Franklin Edmund Franz, 313 Adams srteet, and the late Mr. Franz, and the bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Phillip du Plessis, of San Carlos, Calif. Proceeding the double ring rites, Mrs. Carrie Haubold presented nuptial selections. Given in marriage by her eldest brother, Franklin E. Franz, of Montgomery, Ala., the bride appeared in a redingote gown of frosty white chantilly lace and tulle. The bouffant skirt swept into a chapel length lace train; lone sleeves styled the bodice, topped with a scoop neckline sprinkled with irredescent sequins and seed pearls. She carried a crescent of white butterfly roses, and a circlet of orange blossoms held the fingertip veil. Mrs. Robert W. Franz, Indianapolis, served as her sister-in-law’s only attendant in a ballerina length gown of lilac silk organza over taffeta. A square neckline and large puffed sleeves styled the bodice. Her headdress was a circlet of violet flowers, and she carried 'a crescent of shell pink asters. Lt. Col. Robert W. Franz, of Indianapolis, attended as best man, while ushers were Dr. John D. Franz, brother of the bride, Indianapolis, and David A. Macklin of Preble. Mrs. Franz wore a charcoal silk organza dress with black and white accessories, to her daughter’s wedding. Her ensemble was complimented with a gardenia corsage. Champagne-colored lace made the dress Mrs. duPlessis wore for her son's wedding. This was complimented with a flowered hat and an orchid corsage. Immediately following the ceremony. the bridal party received guests at the church. Pink and violet dominated the color scheme. Mrs. John D. Franz, sister-in-law of the bride, Indianapolis, served, and Mrs. Franklin E. Franz, sister-in-law of the bride. Montgomery, Ala., was in charge of the gift register. When the couple left for the Adirondack mountains in New York state, the bride was wearing a sheath of navy silk shantung with a duster in peach linen, with patent accessories and a corsage from her bridal bouquet. Alumna of Decatur high school. Mrs. duPlessis attended Indiana University and plans to enter Boston University this fall. She is affiliated with Tri Kappa sorority. Her husband was graduated from Berkeley high school in Berkeley. Calif., and the University of California. After two years service in the United States Navy, he is now employed by the General Electric company as an engineer in Lynn, Mass. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi honorary fraternities. The newlyweds will make their home at 48 Pleasant street, Marblehead, Mass. MANKEY FAMILY MEETS FOR TWENTY-FOURTH REUNION Sunday the Mankey family met for their twenty-fourth reunion, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoffman, on route five. Eldest member of the family at the 1957 reunion was Eugene Rhodes, of Fort Wayne, and the youngest was little Miss Joan Roehling. President of the reunion group is Roger Koenemann; Wilford McBride is vice president, and Miss Laura Mankey is secretary-treas-urer. In the afternoon ice cream was served for refreshments, and a musical program was presented by family talent. Present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Max Miller. Peru; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Denis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rhodes,

A zLwP> i 4 :*w HI jH^^ !F^Hß*' a »»♦* ■’■•■ <: " sf-V >■%- 1 W ■ v/ w ' ZFF • 1 K . * J t w "jww ri ’RPi i V / A .jLsftl*. im W i 8 ' JWMrn 1 '8 ' i FOUR GENERATIONS of the same Yugoslav family look jubilant as they come out with U. S. ciTfzensMp papers in Chicago. At left is Matheis Thoebert, 73, great grandfather. In middle, son Jacob. Jacob’s wife Helena is woman farthest left. Beside her is Katharina Thoebert, daughter of Jacob and Helena. At far right is Mrs. Maria Andor, holding daughter Ingrid. 18 months old. Ingrid is a citizen by birth. (International SoandpAoto/

and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rhodes, and family, Fort Wayne f and locally, Mr. and Mi’s. Sherman Goulds and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mankey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Mankey, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mankey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Mankey and family, Miss Judy Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. David Wright and family, Mrs. Grade Mankey, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Borne and family, Wesley Mankey, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Roehling and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mankey and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mankey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lafle Leeth and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Koenemann, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mankey and son/Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mankey and family, Harve Mankey, and Mr. and Mrs. Darold Borne and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wilford sjot;s|A pus Knwej pus apugopj Mr. and Mrs. Delma Richards, of Michigan; Mrs. Orie Drake, Mrs. Amelia Holthouse, Mr. and Mrs. James Lovellette and daughter, and Miss Sylvia Smith. ' ■■■■■— • MRS. JERRY COWANS FETED WITH COMBINATION SHOWER At the home of Miss Sue Petrie Wednesday evening, Miss Marilyn Jefferies. Miss Ellen Welch, and Miss Petrie honored Mrs. Jerry Cowan at a combination kitchen and bathroom shower. " The honored guest is the former Linda Gamsby, of Decatur; she and Cowans were wed June 14. Upon her arrival, Mrs. Cowans received a combination bathroomkitchen corsage. Yellow and green centered the color scheme, and the gifts were placed around a miniature bride doll accompanied with bridesmaid attendants. Yellow and green candles also carried out the color scheme. In games of indoor golf, Miss Sharon Michaud won first prize, and Miss Twanette Magley, booby prize. Present to honor the new bride were the Misses Sara Brunnegraff, Marjorie Kohne, Lorraine Walters, Sharon Michaud, Gloria Fugate, and Twanette Magley, Mrs Robert Morton,'Fort Wayne, and the hostesses. Unable to come but sending gifts were Miss Connie Douglas, and Miss Betsy Embler, of Columbia. S.C. TRI KAPPAS CONVENE FOR BUSINESS MEETING At the home of Mrs. J. Clark Mayclin, the Tri Kappa sorority convened for a business meeting Tuesday evening. After opening the meeting with the club verse and hearing the routine secretary’s and treasurer’s reports, the members heard two special /reject reports. Mrs. Robert Mutschler reviewed the sorority’s pecan-selling project, noting that anyone who would like to buy more pecans to contact her. “Summer Kappades,” the sorority’s dance, was the topic of Mrs. Denzil Dowell’s report. Another dance similar to the Kappades is slated for next year about the same date. Mrs. James Kocher Jr., president, presented the list of committee chairmanships for the next year, and members who are interested in working on any particular project were instructed to tell Mrs. William Christen. For the recent tea honoring Henrietta Richards,* the new province eight officer, Mrs. Roger Schuster reported on this event held in Wabash. Next meeting for Kappa Kappa Kappa will be a picnic, scheduled fat- August 20. These eleven new Kappas will serve as the committee: the Mesdames Richard Schauss, Kennelh Nash, Leo Curtin, and Ralph Bollinger, and the Misses Sara Brunnegraff, Marjorie Kohne, Elizabeth Miller, Sue Petrie, Twanette Magley, Ellen Welch, and Marilyn Jefferies. The place of the outing will be announced in the club calendar, stated Mrs. Robert Mutschler, secretary. Dutiful daughters class of the

■ i t WBl i Si.. • ' JI ACTRESS Gia Scala kisses a photo of President Eisenhower in Hollywood after taking her" examination for U.S. citizenship. She gave her real name as Giovanna Grazia Guiseppina Katerina Scolglio, said she was born in England. It takes about 30 days from examination to citizenship. (/nternational) j —_ Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church will convene at the home of Mrs. Herber Feasel Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a picnic. Each is to bring her own table service. Next Thursday the Union township home demonstration club will meet with Mrs. Donald Smith, on 236 North 12th street. Mrs. Rolland Gillion will be assistant hostess. Members should take note of the change in both the place and date. K. C. Square Dance Is Scheduled Friday The Knights of Columbus will hold a square dance for members Friday night from 9 o’clock until 12 o’clock, it was announced today. Dick Geimer and Eugene Braun are on the ticket committee. Carl Geels will furnish the music and do the calling. TFA Holds District Softball Tournament More than 20 teams are expected for the FFA district softball tournament to be held July 27 at Van Buren, Grant county, Martin Watson, vocational agriculture teacher at Adams Central school, said today. The Adams Central team will consist of Phil Moser, Wayne Byerly, Richard Hirschy, Jimmie Brown, Larry Foreman, Alan Habegger, Loren Habegger, John Inninger, Roger Hawkins, Jerry Tharp, Gary Bluhm, Larry and Jerry Funk, and Don Ray. A business meeting at 6:30 p. m. will precede the final game of the tournament. Trophies will be awarded to the two finalists. Phil Moser, of Adams Central, will preside at the meetings as district director. Don Ray, also of Adams Central, is secretary. Society Items tor today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 BARBARA FIECHTER THURSDAY Blue Creek Friendship Village club, Kimsey school, 1:30 p.m. 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.m. Rainbow for Girls, Masonic Hall, 6:45 p.m. Pleasant Grove WMA, Mrs. Ermil Shifferly, 1 p.m. FRIDAY MYF-sponsored ice cream social, Pleasant Valley church, 6 to 9 p. m. SATURDAY Bake Sale'at Holthouse Schulte Co., sponsored by Epsilon Sigma and Xi Alpha lota exemplar chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, noon until 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY Sing Bee, Greenbrier church, 2 p.m. MONDAY Pythian Sisters degree staff, K. of P. Home, 7 p.m. TUESDAY Dutiful daughters class, Bethany EUB church, picnic, Mrs. Heber Feasel, 6 p.m. It you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad, it brings results. "JULY CLEARANCE SALE >. Now In Progress STYLE SHOP

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Art Lengerich will return Sunday from a vacation in Canada. Mr„ and Mrs. Tillman Gerhig will leave Friday for three weeks at their cottage on Turkey lake. Miss Elsie Kubes and Miss Marion Newberg, house guests of Miss' Carolyn Alger for the past five' days, returned to their homes in northern Illinois this morning. Miss Kubes, Miss Neuberg, and Miss Alger taught at the Oaks school in Hinsdale, 111., last year. - Mrs. Albert Bieberich and Mr. I and Mrs. Willard Fawbush and daughter Sandra, who motored to Kansas to spend last week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Spellmeier and family, of Powhattan, Kan., have returned to Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Compton, Shelbyville, visited in Decatur Wednesday evening. Compton is the former coach at Bluffton high school, and now is head basketball coach at Shelbyville high school. Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Petrie visited briefly in Decatur. Utility assessments increased $500,000 in Jay county, bringing their assessment to $5,584,025. A new $150,000 fertilizer plant will be built at the intersection of U.S. highways 67 and 27 just north of Bryant, in Jay county. The plant is along the Pennsylvania | railroad. The Indiana flood control commission will send a report to Jay county and Portland officials on possible remedies for the flood situation there. There have been 13 floods in Portland in the past 53 years. Jay county farmers will vote on a soil conservation district between August 1 and October 20. The Bluffton high school band, under the direction of Arthur L. Reed, will be No. 102 in the Indiana State fair band parade Thursday, August 29. at 9 a.m. in front of the grandstand. Howard E. Baumgartner, Berne lawyer, was elected president of the Berne community chest, succeeding Harold L. Sprunger. Collection and disposal of barbage in Bluffton, financed by a general tax levy, was proposed on first reading Tuesday evening by the Bluffton city council. Three sets of twin Holstein calves were delivered last week on the Merle Kuhri farm southeast of Berne. Bluffton expects the cost of city government for next year to be higher because of salary hikes and improvements in service, r, - The Berne-French school board will soon advertise issuance of $54,000 in school bonds for the expansion of the school gymnasium and the addition of a stage. A school building corporation will also be formed. Trustees To Report Total Valuations Employes of the auditor’s and treasurer’s .'offices are presently in the process of making sure that alj township trustees have their total assessment valuation on all real and personal property in their units turned in by the first of next week. As soon as these reports have been turned in, work will be begun on determining tax rates. Arrested Here For Running Stop Sign William Francis Rumschlag. 22, of 910 Russell street, was arrested Wednesday for running the stop sign at the corner of Fifth street and Nuttman avenue. He is slated to appear in J. P. court Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A fine of $1 and costs was paid in J. P. court yesterday by Ronald Herbert Lowe, of Van Wert, O.; who was arrested Tuesday for running the same stop sign. Driver Fined Here On Speeding Charge State police have reported an-’ other arrest for speeding, as the! result of the use of the radar; speed timer, presently being usedj in Preble. The newest speed violator is Garrett J. Green of Anderson, who was arrested .Wednesday afternoon. for going 45 miles a> hour through Preble, in a 30 mfh an hour zone. He appeared in J. P. court following his arrest, and was fined $1 and costs. At the Adams county memorial hospital : Donald and Joan Bates Foor, 614 Monroe street, became the parents of a six-pound boy at 10:57 a. m. today. HOSPITALNOTES Admitted Mrs. Stewart McMillien, Jr.. Decatur; Dan Wickey, Mrs*. Ella Blocher, Geneva"; Mrs' Howard Sprunger, Berne; John' Lloyd Walters, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Norman Ward and daughter, Monroe; Dan Wickey, Bryant; Mrs. Carl Melcher and son, Hoagland.

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