Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 282, Decatur, Adams County, 30 November 1957 — Page 3

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Carolyn Bassett Wed Thursday To William F. Shoaf j iqy 1 •-< «r Miss Carolyn Sue Bassett became the bride of William Franklin Shoaf in a candlelight ceremony performed at 7 o’clock Thanksgiving evening, in the First Baptist church The Rev. St ua r t Brightwell officiated for the double ring ceremony, before an altar graced with beauty vases of fall colored flowers, and branched candelabra. Lighted candles adorned the church window sills, and the reserved pews were marked with white satin bows and foliage. The bride is the eldest duaghter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll C. Bassett, of 750 High street, and the bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shoaf, of route 4. Miss Karen Call, organist, pre-

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sented a program of bridal music, which included “God Gave Me You,” “Indian Love Call, “Because,” thg, traditional wedding marches, and as the couple knelt at the altar, “Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a gown fashioned of chantilly lace over slipper satin. A mandarin collar outlined with sequins highlighted the snug fitting bodice, which had long tapering sleeves. Panels of the lace and accordion pleated tule detailed the bouffant floor length skirt of het gown. A jeweled lace cloche, studded with seed pearls and sequins, held her elbow-length veil of illusion in place, and she carried a white Bible, topped’ with a white orchid and blue lilies of the valley. Mrs. Robert Speakman, as matron of honor, was attired in a medium blue colored gown of sil-

ver blue lace over taffeta. The bodice was designed with a velvet cowl collar and ended in an empire waistline. Her nose veil was attached to a white velvet headband, sprinkled with rhinestones, and she carried a cascade arrangement of dark pink carnations. Wearing gowns identical to the honor attendant’s, were the junior bridesmaids, the Misses Mary and Theresa Bassett, both sisters of the bride. Little Miss Cynthia Alford, niece of the bride, attended as flower girl, and carried a basket of blue and white pompons and crown pink chrysanthemums. Robert Speakman attended the bridegroom as best man, and Ronald Bassett, brother of the bride, and David Light, cousin of the bridegroom, served as groomsmen. Ushers were Norman Bassett, another brother of the bride, and Darvon Light. Mrs. Bassett attended the wedding in a light blue knit ensemble, with which she chose to wear rose colored accessories and a corsage of pink roses. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a navy blue knit outfit complemented with light blue accessories, and she, too, had a corsage of pink roses. The newlyweds greeted guests at a reception, held at the Moose home immediately following the ceremony. Guests were served by the Misses Carol and Cathy Shoaf and Mrs. True Gephart. Miss Judy Shoaf was gift registrar. For traveling south, the bride changed into a black and white two piece ensemble, worn with black accessories and the orchid from her bridal bouquet. When the couple returns, they will reside at 854 Dierkes street. Mrs. Shoaf is a graduate of Decatur high school, and is employed in (the accounting department of the Lincoln National Life Insurance company in Fort Wayne. Her husband attended Monmouth high school, and is presently employed by the Hagerman Construction company. MRS. ED BELCHING IS HOSTESS TO SOCIETY Mrs. Ed Melching was recently hostess for a meeting of the Pleasant Mills Baptist Women's Missionary society. The president, Mrs. James Halberstadt, opened the meeting, by reporting on the first and second chapters of the books of Peter and Jude, followed by prayer. —----- Members voted to send toys to children of needy families of the area as a main ChH&nWs project, after which Mrs. Ben McCullough and Mrs. Harvey Ray presented the lesson, “Abundant water and trees in India.” The remainder of the evening was spent in wrapping bandages for the White Cross quota. Refreshments were later served to the 10 members present by Mrs. Melching, who was assisted by Mrs. Homer Dague. Members

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were dismissed after they joined a circle of hands and repeated the Mizpah benediction. RICHARD HOCKEMEYER 18 HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Richard Hockemeyer was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party given recently at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Hockemeyer, in observance of Richard's 15th birthday anniversary. After the guest of honor opened his many gifts, he and his friends were entertained by hia sister, Alice Ann. Appropriate birthday refreshments were served to Dennis Schuller, Marlin Blakey, Waldo Bultemeier, Dick Bulmahn, Dan Bieberich, Dave Caston, Lonnie Buuck, Larry Bultemeier, Margaret Boerger, Rosie Bultemeier, Shirley Bieberich, Marcile Buuck, Doris Hockemeyer, James Fuhrman, Kent Girod, Linda and Lila Kruetzman, Jackie Hurst, Janice Linker, Winnie Mankey, Janeen linker, Ann Seaman, Janet Shaffer, James Thieme, Ron Bulmahn, and the honored guest. Unable to attend Jean Kolter, Jeanett Fuelling, Joyce Busick and Eugene Bulmahn. LADYBUG HUNT HELD MONDAY EVENING A Ladybug hunt was held Monday evening, with 11 members present. The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Harry Martz. It was decided to have a Christmas dinner and party for the ladybugs next Tuesday, at 7 p. m. at the" V. F. W. home. Everyone attending is asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service. Announcement was made of initiation to be held at Garrett this evening, for the purpose of installing * a new circle for ladybugs. All cooties and ladybugs are invited to attend. PLEASANT MILLS P.T.A. GROUP MEETS MONDAY Approximately 65 members of the Pleasant Mills Parent-Teach-er association met at the school Monday evening, for a regular meeting. The president, Charles W. Morrison, was in charge of the meeting, which was opened with devotions, offered by the Rev. Billy Springfield. Mrs. Harold Shoaf, secretary, and Russell Edgell, treasurer, presented reports on the school’s P.T.A. auction, held in October. The money earned from the event was allowed for film strips, playgr6tlnd' ftWd folding chairs, with the remainder going to the band fund. After a membership committee announcement by Mrs. Paul R. Rich, the evenings program chairman, Mrs. Raymond A. Geimer, introduced Jack Gordon, Adams county defense chairman. He explained the purposes and goals of civil defense. One thing he stressed was that anyone can join’ the civil defense program, as no one carries arms and no religious problem can enter into it. A film, “Operation Kids,” was then shown by Gordon. The film explained how schools could be evacuated in case of disaster. Miss Rebecca Lehman then di-

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Miss- Janet Busick Married Friday To Leslie H. Putman The Rev. F, W. Droegemueller officiated for the double ring ceremony which united Miss Janet Carolyn Busick and Leslie Howard Putman in marriage, at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening. Two vases of fall colored chrysanthemums_ adorned the altar of St. Peter's Lutheran church for the ceremony, which was witnessed by a host of friends and relatives of the couple. Family pews were marked with white satin bows and foliage. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Busick, of route 3, Decatur, are parents of the bride, and the bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Putman of Rockford, Ohio. A program of wedding music was presented preceding the ceremony by Mrs. Hilbert Hoile, organist, and Mrs. Elfurt Blomenberg, soloist. Vocal selections were “The, Lord’s Prayer,” “The Twen-ty-Third Psalm,” and “Take Thou Their Hands.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a floor length gown of chantilly lace and taffeta. Her snug fitting bodice of chantilly lace featured a Sabrina ■ neckline, edged with dainty seed ■ pearls. The bouffant skirt of tafI feta was highlighted by a wide panel of lace in the back, ending in a chapef length train. A small cap, studded with sequins, held her fingertip veil in place, and she carried an arrangement of white roses, centered with a white orchid. Miss Janice Carol Busick, twin sister of the bride, attended as maid of honor, while Miss Joyce Ann Busick, another sister, and Miss Sandra Hoile, cousin of the bride, served as bridesmaids. Little Miss Debbie Putman, niece of the bridegroom, served as flower girl. The three senior attendants wore floor length gowns of melon, rust and brown colored taffeta, respectively, styled along princess lines. The capped sleeved bodices had scoop necklines, and their bouffant skirts were accented by panels of pleats, and a large puff bustle bow in the back. Each wore a circular cap to match her own gown, jmd eagh carried an arrangement of yellow mums. The flower girl appeared in a white velvet dress, designed with a large chenille bow in the back. She wore a headband studded With pearls and sequins, and carried a basket of fall colored mums. Ronald Putman, of Fort Wayne, attended his brother as best man. Ushers for the occasion were Paul Meyer, Celina, Ohio, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Kenneth

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Busick, brother of the bride. Carrying the couple’s rings on a white velvet pillow was Benjy Anderson, of Celina, Ohio, nephew of the bridegroom. A cinnamon brown crepe ensemble was worn by the bride’s mother, who chose to complement her attire with other brown accessories. The bridegroom's mother attended the wedding in a navy blue crepe dress, With which she wore clove pink accessories. Following the ceremony, the couple received guests at a reception, held at the Hoagland Hayloft. Servers included the Misses Alice Kukelhan, Kathleen Boerger, Virginia Gerke, Shirley BJeeke and Marva Shaefer, all of near Decatur. When the newlyweds -left on a trip of unannounced destination, the bride was wearing a black sheath ensemble, topped with a black coat. She completed.her attire with the orchid from her bridal bouquet. The couple will reside in Fort Wayne upon their return. Mfs. Putman, who graduated from Monmouth high, school and the Muncie school of practical nursing, has been employed at the Adams county memorial hospital. A graduate of Rockford high school, her husband has served three years in the US Marines, and is presently attending Indiana Technical college in Fort Wayne, rected the senior class in presenting a Thanksgiving program. Later, refreshments were server by Mrs. Robert Bailey, Mrs. Max A. Case, Mrs. John Funk. Mrs. Fred Baumann and Mrs. Harold Shoaf. The December program will be presented by the grade school children, at 7:30 p. m., Dec. 16. KEN ELIASSON TO SPEAK AT VALPO GUILD LUNCHEON Ken Eliasson, Swedish student presently studying at Decatur high school, sponsored by the Decatur Rotary club, will be the guest speaker at the Christmas luncheon of the Decatur circuit chapter of the Valpo guild. Mrs. John Bleke, program chairman for this year’s event, has announced that it will be held at the Bethlehem Lutheran church at Ossian, at 12 noon Tuesday.———— Arrangements have been for a girls trio from the Fort Wayne Concordia high school to sing, and a reading of “The Littlest Angel" will be given by Sally Panning. Hostesses for the luncheon include the Mesdames Erwin Franke, Arthur Fiedler, Edwin Graft, Rufus Werling, Arthur Grewe, Ed Schcumann, Herbert

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Plranke, Arthur Schuller, Victor Werling, Earl Caston ahd Herman Krueckeberg. There will be a Christmas gift exchange following the luncheon. MRS. FRANCIS HOWARQ 18 HOSTESS FOR MEETING Mrs. Francis Howard was recently hostess for an executive meeting so the Decatur Business and Professional Women's club. Plans were made tor the club's Christmas party, which will be held at the home of the Misses Catherine and Rosemary Spangler, December 11. During .the meeting, the executive committee met with each of the committee chairmen, to discuss plans fbr forthcoming meetings. At the close of the meeting, the hostess served refreshments. ■4 . .1 NOLLS ENTERTAIN 58 AT THANKSGIVING DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Noll, of near Geneva, entertained 58 persons at a Thanksgiving dinner at their home Thursday. Present tor the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. LoweU Noll and John. Susan, Donna, Roger, Carol Marlene and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Johnson and Karen, Karl Don and Kristie, and Mr. and

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Mrs. Richard Young and Jaiielle. ell of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. WU‘ liam Noll, of Pleasant Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Sours, of Lbm Grove; Mr. and Mrs. David Noll and Vicky and Billy, ahd Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Noll and Douglas, ail of Geneva. Also Mr and Mrs. Ned Kelsey and Laurel Lee and Brett, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hemllnger and Miss bara, Anita and Claudia, and Miss Norma Noll, all of Fort Waytie; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Noll and Kim, of Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Anspaugh and James Anspaugh, aM of Bryant; Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Anspaugh and Tom and. Mary Lou, of Racine. Wis.; Miss Vivian Noti, of Rome, N. Y., and Mr. and MrtAlvin Goddard and Steve. Kay, Pat, Jedd and Bobby, of Owosso. Mich. Women of the Moose will meet at the Moose home at 8 p m. next Thursday, for formal initiation. At that time, plans will be completed for the auxiliary's Christmas party which will be held December 12. Preceding Thursday evening’s initiation, wilf be a meeting of the officers, at 7:30 p.m. I! you have aumettung to saR <a rooms lor rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. it brings results.