Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1957 — Page 3

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1957

MRS. WILLIAM THORNTON ENTERTAINS LADIES AID Mrs. William Thornton was recently hostess for a meeting of the St. Paul's Missionary ladies aid, which met at her home all day, for their Christmas party. • A potluck dinner was served at the noon hour, to 10 members and eight children in attendance. Officers elected during the business session which followed are president, Mrs. Charles Shoaf; secretary and v treasurer, Mrs. Lyle Welsh and reporter, Mrs. Thornton. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in quilting and sewing quilt patches. Mrs. Thornton will again be hostess to the organization January 2, which is the next meeting. AUXILIARY MEMBERS HAVE CHRISTMAS PARTY FRIDAY The American Legion Auxiiary entertained its members with a carry-in Christmas dinner and party Friday evening, at the post home. Small colorfully wrapped packages, later presented as prizes, went used as decorations on the dining tables, which were adorned with red and green lighted candles. The serving table, set up buffet style, was arranged at the front of the room, and was placed before a large decorated Christmas tree. In the absence of the unit chaplain, Mrs. Krank Bohnke offered grace, Mrs. Melvin Luhman, as head of the auxiliary, welcomed each of the members. After the dinner, members participated in a gift exchange, followed by the singing of Christmas carols, and the playing of bingo. Appropriate prizes were presented to the various winners. Mrs. Harold Tieman, chairman of the committee for the evening, was assisted by Mrs. Robert Ashbaucher, Mrs. Amandus Zelt, Mrs. Severin Schurger, Mrs. Wilson Beltz and Mrs. Art Meyers. HUSBANDS ARE GUESTS AT SOCIETY MEETING Husbands k of «qaembers of the Salem Methodidst Women’s Society of Christian Service were guests recently at a meeting of that group, held at the church. Three district Officers were also . present tor ■ the meeting. After a noon luncheon, society president Mrs. Austin Merriman opened the meeting by leading in the singing of “Joy to the World/' Mrs. Carl Schug read 15 verses of the 15th chapter of Luke for the devotional lesson, and closed with prayer. Two Christmas poems, "Beautiful Night," and “Christ in Christmas,” were then read by Mrs. Merle Riley. The group joined in singing “Silent Night,” after which Mrs. Leroy Miller played the piano solo, “O Holy Night,” The society lesson was presented by Mrs. Claude Foreman and Mrs. Oscar Young. An article taken from the “World Outlook” was presented by Mrs. Maurice Miller, followed by an article, “Christmas in the Philipines,” by Mrs. Frank Myers. A business session followed, 16 members answering roll call by telling “one of the happiest days In - my life.” The meeting was closed with prayer, and a gift exchange was then conducted. GALS AND PALS CLUB HAS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS New officers of the Gals and Pals home demonstration club were installed during the Christmas meeting of that group, held recently at the home of Mrs. Charles Mcßride. Mrs. Earl Geyer opened the meeting by leading the group in singing "O Come All Ye Faithful,” after which she gave the history ~ 6T the song, which is the . club’s song of the month. Members then

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recited the club creed in unison. Devotions were led by Mrs. Harvey Jones, who gave a reading entitled “I Wish," in keeping with the Christmas season. Mrs. Carl Frey, installing officer from the Jolly Housewives home demonstration club, led the impressive installation service. As each officer-elect pledged her vow* for doing- her best for the club durin the next year, she lighted a small candle from one large candle, stationed to represent the county home demonstration club. Officers so installed were lesson leaders, Miss Wanda Mann and Mrs. Lowell Noll; alternate lesson leaders, Mrs. Russell Edgell and Mrs. Paul McCullough; citizenship leader, Mrs. Walter Buettner; health and safety leader, Mrs. William Workinger; news reporter, Mrs. Herman Lenhart, and song leader, Mrs. Marvin Watkins. Secret pals for the past year were revealed, as each women received a Christmas gift signed from her pal. Several humorous games were played, with the winners receiving appropriate prizes. Refreshments were later served by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Ted Eady, Mrs. Vernon Hirschy, Mrs. Richard Young and Mrs. Bob Riley. Mrs. Glen Manley was welcomed into the cub as its newest member. Mrs. Louis Stout will be hostess foe • a meeting of the Ruralistic study club, Thursday at 8 p. m. An all day meeting of the Union Chapel ladies aid is. scheduled for Thursday, at the church. A potluck dinner will be served at the noon hour, and the remainder of the day will be spent in quilting and sewing. All ladies of the church are invited to attend. Members of the St. Vincent DePaul society will meet at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the C. L. of C. hall. The Decatur Home demonstration club will meet at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church at 6 p. m. Wednesday, for a Christmas dinner. Cheer sisters will be revealed at this meeting, and there will be a 50-cent gift exchange. - - A pojluck dinim wilLlM!. Served, at noon Wednesday, at the Zion Evangelical and, R e for me d church, for. members of the Ruth and Naomi circle of the church. Members are reminded of the $1 exchange. Mrs. Cal Yost will entertain members of- the Bethany circle of Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. All members of the Zion Lutheran Needle club are reminded to. bring gifts for their secret pals at next Thursday’s Christmas party, which will be held «jt 7:30 p. m. at the home of'Mrs. Chester Kleinknight.

MIOSRITAL Q n - )Mm Admitted Clifton E. Striker, Berne; Ray Balsiger, - Berne; Master Larry Gibson, Monroeville. Dismissed Mrs. Walter Graber and baby boy, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Ray Lengerich an dbaby boy, Berne; Mrs. Robert Haugk, Decatur; Mrs. Clement Decker and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. John Steen, Portland. LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Dean Byerly left Sunday for Sarasota, Fla., where they will spend the winter.

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Helen Johnson Is Married Sunday To Walter Bieder/nann The marriage of Miss Helen Joan Johnson to Walter Heinz Biedermann was solemnized Sunday, in a double ring ceremony performed in the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church, at 3:30 o’clock. Four white poinsettia plants tied with blue satin bows, beauty vases of white mums and seven branched candelabra holiday lighted tapers beautified the sanctuary of the church where the Rev. J. O. Penrod officiated for the rite. White satin bows marked the family pews, and the aisle was covered with the traditional white carpet. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, of 110 South Tenth street, are parents of the bride, who is their youngest daughter. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hetnrich Biedermann, of Mannheim Feudenheim, Germany. A program of pre-wedding music was provided by Harold Mumma, church organist, and James Habegger, soloist. Among the organ selections were “Poems," “Romance,” and the "Lord’s Prayer.” Habegger sang "Because,” and “O Promise Me." Given in marriage by her father. the bride appeared in a waltzlength gown of chantilly lace and nylon tulle. The molded bodice was fashioned with a mandarin neckline, and long tapering sleeves. Her very bouffant skirt of tulle flounces was highlighted with an overskirt of lace that formed points the skirt of tulle. A tiara, studded with pearls and sequins, held for finger-tip veil of illusion in place, and she carried a white Bible, topped with a deep purple orchid. Miss Judith McKean, as maid of honor, wore a waltz length dress of ice blue nylon over net and taffeta. The gown featured an empire waistline of deeper blue, accented at the back by a large puff bow, and had a very bouffant skirt. She wore a headband of feathered carnations, and carried a half bas-

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ket of white earnations, tied with blue satin ribbon. Flowers girls were the Misses Penny and Sandra Johnson, both nieces of the bride. They, too, wore light blue dresses with puff bows in the back and very full skirts. Matching headbands of feathered carnations, white gloves, and baskets of white carnations completed their ensembles. William Howell attended his cousin as best man, and guests were seated by Dr. Ralph E. Allison and Richard Black, both of Decatur. Mrs. Johnson attended her daughter’s wedding in a two-piece knit dress of tropical blue, styled with dollman sleeves. She wore black accessories and a white gardenia corsage. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Ed Whitright, of Rome City, wgre a navy blue outfit with black accessories, and she, too, had a white gardenia corsage. Immediately after the ceremony,, the couple greeted guests at a reception, held in the church basement. The lace covered serving table was centered with a threetiered cake, flanked on either side by lighted candles. 1)16 four white poinsettia plants also decorated the table. Guests were served by Mrs. William Hewell, cousin of the bride, Mrs. Ralph Allison, and Mrs. James Johnson, sister-in-law of the bride. Mrs. Helen Howell, aunt of the bride, was in charge of the gift table. When the newly-weds left on a trip of unannounced destination, the bride was wearing a black and grey sheath dress, trimmed with white angora. She wore other black accessories, and complemented her attire with the orchid from her bridal bouquet. When they return, they will reside at 103 *>2 North Fifth street, in» Decatur. w The new Mrs. Biedermann was graduated from Decatur high school, and is employed by the Citizens Telephone company. Her husband graduated from Voiksschule school in Feudenheim, Germany, and is an electrican.

NUTTMAN AVENUE W.M.A. HAS ALL DAY MEETING Members of the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren Women's Missionary society met for an all day meeting recently, in the social room of the church parsonage. The forenoon was spent in preparation of a white gift, to be sent to the mission in Africa. Following a potluck dinner, Mrs. Paul Parker, program leader, opened the devotional period With Christmas carols and the call to worship. Scripture, taken from the second chapter of Matthew, was read, followed by prayer and a duet by Mrs. Frank Harkless and Mrs. Ben Darkless. With a decorated tree used for a background, Mrs. Parker narrated the story of Christmas in other lands, after which the members participated in their annual gift exchange. Letters of greetings were read from the church missionaries, and a brief business session was conducted. It was announced that Mrs. Pearl Laizure will be hostess for <he next meeting. Jtfck and Diana Lawson Reynolds, of 4925 Gaywood, Fort Wayne, are parents of a son, born at the Lutheran hospital at 8:42 a. m. Saturday. He has been named Jack Stevan. Girl Scouts Brownie troop 10 met Wednesday afternoon. We paid our dues, then divided into groups and worked on our gifts to give our mothers for Christmas. 1110 leader told us about the caroling Saturday. We closed by singing “Good Night, Brownies.” Scribe: Sharon Mcßae Girl Scout troop 21 had two meetings this week. Thursday we had a business meeting. We discussed the Christmas party for December 19 at the Community Center after school. We are to have a 10 cent gift exchange. Then on Friday we had a committee meeting. Then Bobbi Kai ver and Emily Swearingen came to our meeting and we worked on our dancer badge. Sara Sutton and Terese Hain furnished the treat. Scribe: Colleen Kelley

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■UBMPaMaMaMMaaaßaMaaMaMaanaW Society Items 101 voaay s puolication must be phoned in by U a. tn. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 Gwen Mies MONDAY Decatur Welcome Wagon club, Fairway restaurant, 6:30 p. m. Academy ot Friendship of Women of the Moose, potluck dinner. Moose home, 6.30 p, m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 8 p. m. Decatur Weight Watchers, Decatur public library, 8 p. m. Our Lady of Fatima discussion club Christmas meeting, Miss Joan Wemhoff, 8 p. m. Pythian Sunshine Girls Christmas party, Mrs. William Barber, 7:30 p.m. « Pleasant Mills PT.A., at the school, 7:30 p.m. V.F.W. auxiliary Christmas party, V.F.W. home, 8 pan. Decatur Woman’s club Christmas meeting. Youth and Community center, 8 p. m. TUESDAY St. Catherine discussion club, Mrs. Victor Hamrick, 8 p.m. Mrs. R. O. Wynn’s Sunday school study class party, at the Trinity E. U. B. church, carry-in dinner, at 6:15 p.m. Bethany Builders class of the Bethany E.U.B. church, Christmas dinner at the church, 6 p.m. Wesleyan Service guild of Methodist church, Christinas dessert meeting, Mrs. Maynard Hetrick, 7:30 -jam. * Decatur W.C.T.U., Mrs. Frank Bohnke, 1:30 p.m. Delta Theta Tau called meeting, Mrs. Leland Smith, 8 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. of C. hall, potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Decatur Garden Club, Mrs. Don Mac Lean, 2 p. m. Tri Kappa sorority, Youth and Community center, 7:45 p. m. Church Mothers study club, Mrs. Winston Rawley, 8 p. m. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Mrs. Otto Boerger, 7:30 p. m. ' Root Township home demonstration club, Mrs. Loren Jones, 10:30 a. m.; potluck dinner at noon. Eagles auxiliary Christmas party, Eagles hall, potluck supper at 7 p.m.

aßkCbu' a MIBS ANN LEE HAMAND and her fiance, Arnold W. Gerke, are completing plans for their post Christmas wedding, which will be an event of December 29. lhe marriage will take place in the Cayuga Christian church, at Cayuga. . ‘ ' The bride-elect Is the daughter of Mr- and Mrs. Clarence Hamand, of Perrysville, and the bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gerke, of route 5. Mias Hatnapd graduated from Cayuga high school, and her fiance was g<a®»ted from Decatur high school. He is associated with his father fti farming.

Pocahontas lodge, potluck supper at the Red Men’s hall, 6 p.m., WEDNESDAY Preble Sunny Circle home demonstration club, Preble recreation center, potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Fred Smith, 2:30 p.m. Historical club Christmas dinner, Mrs. Blanche Robinson, 12 noon. Bethany circle of Zion E. and R. church, Mrs. Cal Yost, 7:30 p.m. Ruth and Naomi circle of Zion E. and R. church, at the church, 12 noon. , Decatur home demonstration , club, Zion E. and R. church, 6 p.m.

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- -r - - - St. Vincent DePaul society, C. L. of C. hall, 2 p.m. THURSDAY Do Your Best class of Trinity E. U.B. church, carry-in supper at the church, 6 p.m. Ruralistic sjpdy club, Mrs. Louis ? Stout, 8 p.m. 1 Union Chapel Ladies aid, all day meeting, at the church. -» Zion Lutheran Needle club, Mrs. I Chester Kleinknight, Christmas • party at 7:30 p.m. , z (f you have sumetmng to sell a» rooms tor rent, try a Democrat Want ao. it brings results. »*