Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1957 — Page 3

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1957

FORMAL INITIATION 18 HELD BY WOMEN OF MOOSE Formal Initiation services were conducted as part of the regular meeting of the Women of the Moose, held Thursday evening at the Moose home. Among the gifts voted during the business meeting which followed were 110 to Boys Town, Neb.; 810 to the Goodfellows club and 810 to the Adams county tuberculosis association. Announcement was made that the auxiliary’s Christmas party would be a potluck dinner, next Thursday evening, at 6:30 p.m. All co-workers, are asked to bring a covered dish, their own table , service and a 81 gift for the exchange. Mrs. Robert Withham received the door prize. Later refreshments were served by the social service chairman, Mrs. Dora Cook. The next regular business meeting will be December 19. GIRL SCOUT LEADERS CLUB HAS COMBINED MEETING Seventeen members of the Girl Scouts Leaders club met at the Youth and Community center .. Thursday afternoon, for a combined business meeting and Christ- ’ mas party, with three guests also in attendance. Announcements were made by Mrs. Randolph Brandyberry concerning the Girl Scout nut sale, which starts today. She stated that all orders should be turned in to her by December 16. It was also pointed out that all Decatur Girl Scouts will join together December 14, to go Christmas caroling. They are to meet at the court house that afternoon at 2:?0 o’clock. A committee composed of Mrs. D. Burdette Custer, Mrs. Kenneth Arnold, Mrs. Lowell Harper, Mrs. Robert Kiess and Mrs. Bill Tutewiler, chairman, was appointed to have charge of the Girl Scout room of the center and its activities. Another committee, to have charge of the Girl Scout “little house” was appointed, with Mrs. J. Rosenberger named as chairman' Assisting Mrs. Rosenberger will be Mrs. Ben Eichenauer, Mrs. T. C. Smith. Mrs. D. D. Bedwell, Mrs. Bernard Clark, Mrs. Don Cochran, Mrs. Ruth Railing and Mrs. R. C. Hersh. Mrs. C. D. Collier had charge of the entertainment, which consisted of Christmas games which the ’ leaders could later teach their own -■’ < »• r, ?f t r %y r» Refreshments were later served by Mrs. Glenn Mauller and Mrs. Leland Smith, and announcement was made that the next Leader's club meeting would be held in the Girl Scout room of the center, at 1:15 p.m. January 2. * • • * Trade in a good town — Decatur

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ZION HEIDELBERG CLASS HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY The social rooms of the Zion Evangelical United Brethren church were the scenes of the annual Christmas dinner and party of the Heidelberg class, held recently with more than 60 persons in attendance. Seasonal appointments, including lighted Christmas candles, decorated the serving tables, and other spots throughout the room. A decorated Christmas tree was the central decoration. Santa Claus appeared during the festivities to distribute the gifts for the children’s exchange. Rev. William Feller, class Instructor, also received a gift-from the class. A film showing of “The Littlest Angel,” was enjoyed by the class, after which Mrs. Ray Heller presided during the business meeting. Tuesday, at 7:15 p.m., has been appointed as the time for members to meet at the church to complete the decorating program. Refreshments will be served, and class members have been urgently invited to participate in the project. Decorations will be removed during the next class meeting, which is scheduled for January 2. Newly elected officers of the class were announced as follows: William Tutewiler, president; Mrs. Milton Hoffman, vice-president; Mrs. Wayne Burger, secretary, and Mrs. Ralph Gantz, treasurer. The committee in charge of arrangements for the evening included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heller, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Burger, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gantz, Mrs. Charles Meyers and Mrs. S. E. Leonardson. The committee was assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Ermal Johnson. ' OCHBENRIDER HOME IS SCENE OF CLASS PARTY The home of Mr. and Mrs. Niland Ochsenrider was appropriate ly decorated with Christmas appointments for the recent class party of the Methodist Wesley Sunday School class, which was held there. Group singing of several Christmas carols opened the meeting, after which. Mrs. Tim Sprague led the devotional lesson. She told the story of the birth of Jesus on His first Christmas, and "what He means to us today.” She closed thia portion of the meetinf with prayer. ■ Mrs. John M. Doan, class president, presided over the business meeting, which was followed by a social hour. Games and contests were enjoyed, with appropriate prizes awarded to the winners. Gifts were exchanged, and refreshments were served to the 26 persons in attendance. Committee members assisting with the evening’s arrangements were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Doan, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Baughman, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sprague and Mrs. Harold Gay. UNION CHAPEL LADIES MEET THURSDAY TO QUILT A SEW A regular meeting of the Union Chapel Ladies aid was held Thursday at the church, with the major part of the all-day meeting devoted to quilting and sewing. A Christmas program was presented during part of the afternoon, and was opened by the women joining in the singing of the carols “Joy. to the World,” "O Little Town of Bethlehehi.” Prayers were offered by Mrs. C. O. Brown and Mrs. Martin Sprunger. The Christmas story, as record-

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MR. AND MRS. HERMAN KOENEMAN, of route 2, Decatur, will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, Dec. 15, with an open house celebration at their home, from 2 until 5 o’clock in the afternoon. A family dinner will be held at the Orchard Ridge Country club at Fort Wayne, Friday, Dec. 13. The couple will then be so honored by their two children, Mrs. Albert Thiele and Edwin H. Koeneman, both of Fort Wayne, and their five grandchildren. 11 The couple was married at St. John’s Lutheran church. Bingen, Dec. 15, 1907, by die Rev. H. C. Jaus. Since that time, they have resided on the same farm on route 2, and Koeneman is still active in farming.

ed in the second chapter. M Matthew, verses 1 to 14, was read by Mrs. Charles Burrell, after which Mrs. Earl Chase and Mrs. Ralph Rice rendered a duet of “Silent Night.” Mrs. Donald Smith read a group of Christmas poems, which included the poem, “Count Your Blessings.” The hymn “0 Love That Will Not Let Me Go,” was sung in closing, and the closing prayer was offered by Mrs. Ammi Miller. At noon, a carry-in dinner was served to the 17 members and guests, who later participated in a gift exchange. The next meeting will be held December 19, with a carry-in dinner also to be served at the noon hour. CHRISTMAS THEME USED FOR METHODIST WSCS MEETING A Christmas theme wits used for the Thursday evening meeting of the Monroe Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service, which was held in the church annex. Mrs. Clifford Essex, vicepresident, opened the meeting by leading the group in singing “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Devotions pertaining to the beloved Christmas story of Luke were presented by Mrs. Herbert Fruechte, who then offered prayer. A Christmas playlet was given, with background of piano music by Mrs. Homer Winteregg. Mrs. Myron Habeggar was the soloist, and Mrs. Essex was the narrator. The stage was set with a large background painting of the town of Jerusalem, with a table placed in the center, adorned with a gold cross and one lighted candle. The four Marys, who so worshiped Jesus, each lit her candle and placed it on the table, as an expression of their blessings of their lives with Jesus. Mary, Mother of Jesus, was portrayed by Mrs. Darold Bbrne; Mary of Bethany

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was played by Mrs. Forrest Ray; Mary of Jerusalem was Mrs. Richard Everett, and Mary Magdeline was acted by Mrs. George Cramer. Mrs. Paul Lobsiger closed the player with prayer, and the group joined in singing “Lead On O King Eternal.” A white gift service in candlelight was led by Mrs. Willis Gierhart. She gave a meditation on giving one’s time, strength and offering to God, who in turn, gave the greathest gift of all, his son Jesus. Each member placed her offering on the table, which was placed along side a large lighted Christmas tree. Mrs. Gierhart then led in prayer. A business session followed, under'the direction of Mrs. Refie Brandt. Minutes of the meeting were read and roll was called by the secretary, Mrs. Elmo Stucky. The treasurer’s report was given by Mrs. Richard Everett. An invitation was extended to the members frofti Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Walters, to attend their golden wedding anniversary open house, to be held in the church annex December 15. New members welcomed into the society during the meeting included Mrs. Glen Custard. Mrs. Gerald Cook, Mrs. James Lobsiger and Mrs. Arlen Mitchel. Mrs. James Nussbaum then displayed the clothing which the society bought to be taken to the Neighborhood Community center in Fort Wayne. Those members who wish to go along to deliver the clothing are asked to meet at the church next Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. Members of the society also bought goodines, to be packed for Christmas boxes for the men of the church now serving in the armed forces. Refreshments were then served from a large table, decorated in a Christmas motif. Hostesses included Mrs. 'Gale Hendicks, Mrs. Everett Rice. Mrs. Harve Sells, Mrs. Robert Isch, Mrs. Kenneth Parrish, Mrs. Lillian Stucky, Mrs. Freeman Walters, Mrs. Bessie Parrish, Mrs. Elmer Inniger and Mrs. James Michaels At the close of the meeting, a 25-cent gift exchange was held by the 60 members present.

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MISS GLORIA CROWNOVER IS HONORED AT SHOWER Miss Gloria Crownover, December 22 bride-elect of Martin Graber, was guest of honor Thursday evening at a bridal shower given by Mrs. Chester Smith and Mrs. Harold Arnold at the Smith residence. Games and contests appropriate for the occasion were participated in, with prizes being won by Miss Pauline Schwartz, Miss Dianne Kohli and Mrs. Bruce Hirschy. The honored guest then opened her many useful gifts. Refreshments were later servoed to the following guests: the Mesdames Harry Crownover, Louis Mattax, Phil Kohli, Glen Strahm, Bruce Hirschy, Walt Osterman, Earl Yoder and DeLane Bowman, and the Misses Dianne Kohli and Pauline Schwartz, the guest of honor, and the hostesses. Unable to attend but sending gifts were Mrs. Max Crownover and Miss Sharon Mattax. % , ■n.uPIANO DUET PRECEDES WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING A piano duet by Mrs. Gerhard Witte and Mrs. Darrell Arnold opened the December meeting of the Magley Women’s guild of the Magley church, held recently in the church sanctuary. An introduction was read by Mrs. Wite, followed by the scriptural lesson, read by Miss Ma ; tilda Peters. The group joined in singing “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem,’’ after which Mrs. Jesse Blume offered prayer. The Misses Linda and Lila Kruetzman offered accordion duets, “Away in the Manger” and “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," after which members joined in the responsive reading, “The Prince of Peace.” Together the group sang “Our Lord Jesus Christ." Mrs. Witte then read the ‘Prayer Poem," followed by the group singing of “Silent Night.” A dialogue, “The Christmas Life,” was given by Mrs. Ralph Ross, Sr., and Mrs. Witte, with Mrs. Helen Reppert singing the solo, “O Little Town of Bethlehem." Miss Ruth Ann Beery and Miss Reppert then sang a duet “Star of the East,” followed by the reading of the prayer from the prayer calendar by Mrs. Walter Conrad. , The business meeting which followed was conducted by the vice-president, Mrs. Karl Snyder, and the meeting was closed by members repeating the Lord’s prayer in unison. Hostesses for the meeting were the Mesdames Gerhard Witte, Ralph Ross, Sr., Walter Conrad, . Jesse Blume, Ernest s Worthman, Walter Reppert, Mrs. Susan Bloemker arjd Miss Matilda Peters. f During the social hour, a 50cent gift exchange was conducted. Mrs. Fred'Smith will be hostess for a meeting of the associate chapter of Tri Kappa, Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m. Members of the St. Paul Missionary Ladies Aid will meet all day Thursday at the home of Mrs. William Thornton. There will be a 50 cent gift exchange. Decatur Business and Professional Women’s club members will meet at the home of Miss Rosemary Spagnler at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, for their annual Christmas dinner. Mrs. Reginald Clifton, of Wren, Ohio, underwent surgery at the Parkview memorial hospital in Ft. Wayne Thursday morning. Her room number is 264. Mrs. J. Ward Calland was admitted to the Adams county memorial hospital today, suffering from a blood clot in one’ of her eyes. It is reported that she expects to remain at the hospital about a month. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Mervin C. and Ruth McClure Rupp, of route 1, Monroe, are parents of a seven pound, 11 ounce daughter, born at 11:02 a. m. Friday. A daughter, weighing seven pounds, 11 ounces, was born at 1:58 a. tn. today, to Glenn and Betty J. Allen Fegley, 722 North Fifth street. WjOJRITAL v** HO&4 Admitted Mrs. Lawrence Braun, Decatur; Master Kenneth E. Schwartz, Berne; Mrs. Ward Calland, Decatur. Dismissed Emery Hawkins, Decatur; Mrs. Harold Whitright, Decatur; ,Mrs. Melvin Mann and baby boy, Port? land; Mrs. Robert Schisler and baby boy, Geneva. if you have sumetrnnc to san a rooms tor rant, try a Democrat Want Ad, it brings raaulta.

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ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUB members, pictured above, attended the international livestock show in Chicago Nov, 20-30, and visited other points of interest in the Windy City. Those who made the trip this year were: Barbara Bleeke, Michael Thieme. Rex King, Carolyn Fast, Mary Reifsteck, James Fuhrman, Barbara Arnold, Keith Griffiths, Betty Myers, Tom Ripley, Phyllis Smith, Jan Smith, Judy Shoaf, Terry King, Twila Arnold, John Inninger, Ruth Ann McAlhaney, Dwight Moser, Sharon Huser, John Lindsey, Rosalind Bauman, Jerry Mosser, Helen Rumple, David Beer, Mrs. Don Smith, Mrs. Lorene Fenstermaker, Miss Lois Folk. Harold Schwartz, Elden Holsapple, and Leo N. Seltenright.

J Society Items lor todays put> Hcation must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 Gwen Mies . SATURDAY Methodist W.S.C.S. rummage sale, church basement, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — SUNDAY Limberlost Trail Riders Christmas party. Girl Scout room of Youth and Community center, potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Zion Lutheran adult club, Zion parish hall, Christmas party at 6 p.m. Past Presidents parley, American Legion home, Christmas dinner, 5 p. m. • MONDAY Art department of Woman’s club, Mrs. W. W. Cravens, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY Associate chapter of Psi lota Xi, Mrs. J. F. Sanmann, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Weight Watchers 400 calorie dinner and Christmas party, 1127 Nuttman avenue, 6:30 p.m. Kirkland ladies club, ' Adams Central cafeteria, potluck supper. 6:30 p.m. County home demonstration chorus Christmas party, at Monroe, carry-in supper, 6:30 p .m. Evening circle one First Methodist church, church lounge, 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters and Needle club Christmas party, Moose home, potluck supper, 6 p.m. TUESDAY St. Dominic study club, Mrs. Herman Meyer, Christmas dinner, 6:30 p. m. Eagles auxiliary, regular business meeting. Eagles hall, 8 p. m. Three Links club. Odd Fellows hall, Christmas party. 6:30 p. m. _ Dorcas class of the Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. John Spahr, 107 South Seventh street, Christmas party and potluck supper, 6 p.m. Trinity E.U.B. W.S.W.S., church basement, 7:30 p.m. Rose Garden club Christmas , dinner, Zion E. and R. church, 12:30 p.m. Monmouth P.T.A. auction, school gym, conducted by students of Reppert school of auctioneering. 7:15 p.m. Monroe Better Homes demonstration club, Adams Central home ec room, potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Kirkland W.C.T.U., Mrs.,Kathryn Ehrman, 1:30 p.m. - Eta Tau Sigma Christmas party, Preble restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Gals and Pals home demonstration club Christmas party. Mrs. Charles Mcßride, 8 p.m. Psi lota Xi business meeting Youth and Community center, 8 p.m. Delta Theta Tau Christmas party, Mrs. Lyle Mallonee, 6:30 p.m. Xi Alpha Xi and Delta Lambda chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, party and buffet luncheon, Youth and Community center, 8 p.m. Women of the Moose Christmas party. Moose home, potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Associate chapter of Tri Kappa. Mrs. Fred Smith, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Sadred Heart study club, Miss

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Naureen Miller, 6:30 p. m. Pleasant Mills Baptist W.M.S. Christmas party, Mrs. James Halberstadt, Sr., potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist W. S. C. S., Christmas party at the church, 7:30 p. m. Decatur B.P.W. Chrktmas dinner meeting, Spangler, 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY Order of Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p. m. liL: L’ Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club, Mrs. Charles Schnepp, 6:30 p. m. St. Paul’s Missionary Ladies aid, Mrs. William Thornton, all day. Legion Scouts Hold All Night Camp-out The American Legion Boy Scout troop 63 held an all-night camp-out in the Scout cabin at Hanna-Nutt-man park Friday night. Part of the troop went to the park at 6 p.m. in the leaders’ automobiles. The rest were taken out later by their >parents, after the basketball games. Kenny Riffle won the impromptu speaking contest. He spoke for 2 minutes, 55 seconds on the history of American wireless and radio. Lynn Sheets was second, speaking 2 minutes, 50 seconds about Ms vacation trip to Michigan last summer. A general discussion was held on the scout talent available for a program to be given at the Christmas party. Games were held later in the evening followed by a lunch of potato chips, bananas, cider, apples and marshmallows. Leaders who accompanied the boys were Robert Raudenbush, Gerald Smith, and Nelson Doty. - The wasp, hornet and yellow jacket, unlike the ’honey bee, can siting repeatedly. The bee leaves its stinger and dies as a result.

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Rocket Sled Sets New Speed Record CHINA LAKE, Calif. Ml — A world record shattering speed o 2,575.1 miles per hour has been set by a rocket sled at the China Lake Naval Ordnance Test Station. Station Commander Capt. W. W. Hollister, announced Friday the run was made recently for a test of a full-scale nose section of the sidewinder air-to-air guided missile on a monorail. The second run was made at more than three and one half times the speed of sound. Pickup Truck Hits Parked Auto Here City police reported an unidentified Ford pickup truck heading north on Second street hit a parked car belonging to Vera L. Hammond. 36, 919 N. Second St., Friday at 6:43 p.m. The Hammond car was damaged to the extent of S3OO. The pickup truck did not stop. ' The 10 Great Plains states have 37 per cent of the nation’s land, 40 per cent of its cropland, produce 60 per cent of its wheat and , 40 per cent of its cattle. The population of Wisconsin has been estimated at 3,750,000. Monmouth P.T.A. AUCTION Conducted by Student* ! of the REPPERT SCHOOL of AUCTIONEERING AT MONMOUTH H. S.*=* TUESDAY, Dec. 19 7:15 P. M. New and Used Merchandise.

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