Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 296, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1957 — Page 3

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DRAMATIC DEPARTMENT GIVES PROGRAM MONDAY "Christinas in Other Lands," was the theme of the excellent Christmas program presented by members of the Dramatic department of the Decatur Woman's club, which met at the Youth and Community center for its December general meeting Monday evening. Continuing the series of informative papers on the six major religions of the world, Mrs. Myles F. Parrish presented an interesting report concerning Christianity. This was followed by a brief business seston, conducted by Mrs. Glenn Hill, club president. Mrs. Ferris Bower, club secretary, presented the report of the November general meeting. Mrs. James Newton and Mrs. D. Burdette Custer lighted- the large seven-branched candelabra placed at the front of the room, the lights were dimmed and the narrators, Mrs. Reid Erekson and Mrs. Roy Kalver, took their places in front of a large decorated Christmas tree. The program was opened as Mrs. Jean Grant Altervogt, guest soloist, sang the "Virgin Shall Conceive,” from Hahdel’s Messiah. The narrators then related interesting legends pf other countries, with Mrs. Altervogt then rendering a vocal solo pertaining to the country concerned. Her selections included "The Cherry Tree Carol,” “The Birds Carol,” "The Virgin Slumber Song," "He ShaU Feed Hu Flock,” "Jesu Bambino,” "We Three Kings,” and "The Christmas Candle.” Mrs. Bower was the piano accompanist for each of the selections. As a fitting end to the impressive Christmas program, Mrs. Altervogt sang "I Wonder as I Wander.” Members of the Dramatic department were then hostesses for a tea, served from a table covered with a red cloth, and featuring silver and milk glass appointments. The placing of holly branches completed the table decorations. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg. Dramatic department chairman, presided at the tea table. THIRTY ATTEND CHRISTMAS FARTY AT WAGNER HOME Approximately 30 members of the Harvesters and the' of the Mount Zion United Brethren church met recently at the

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home of Mrs. Charles Wagner, for their annual Christmas party. • Favorite Christmas carols were t sung by the entire group, after r which the traditional story of the ■ birth of Christ was read- Mrs. ; Huber Bakner then led in pray--1 er. Several games were then ■ played, with prizes being award- - ed to several of the children present. Each of the children later gath- ■ ered around a large decorated i birthday cake holding lighted can- • dies, and sang “Happy Birthday ■ Jesus.” The children each then : presented a small Christmas • stocking which they had filled with dimes for the missionary's ■ voyage fund. At the conclusion of the party, the hostess served refreshments of birthday cake and ice cream. MRS. TEEPLE ENTERTAINS TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB Mrs. Leo Teeple was recently hostess for a meeting of the Town and Country home demonstration club, which met at her home for their annual Christmas, party. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Herman Meyers, who led the club in repeating the club creed and collect. Roll call was answered by each member telling her plans for Christmas. Mrs. John Bayles gave the health and safety lesson, "Basic immunization of childhood.” Mrs. Teeple then led an interesting quiz on citizenship, "As a citizen sees it.” A gift exchange wad conducted during the social hour, and refreshments were served to 16 members, one guest and two children. Members planning to attend the Bethany circle Christmas meeting Wednesday evening are reminded of the $1 gift exchange that will be held. Mrs. Cal Yost will be hostess for the event, slated to start at 7:30 p.m. A meeting of the Blue Creek Friendship Village home demonstration club is scheduled for all day Thursday, at the home of Mrs. Lester Sipe. There will be an ex- ( change of gifts among secret pals, and a potluck dinner will be served during the noon hour. . Children of the primiary department of the Bethany E.U.B. church are urged to attend an important

practice session for their Christmas program, Friday, at 3:30 p.m., in the church basement. , There will be a Ladybug hunt at the V.F.W. home, next Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Members of the D.A.V. and its auxiliary will attend their annual Christmas party Friday, at 7 p.m., at the D.A.V., hall. All social members - and their families are invited to attend. r A 50-cent gift exchange will be conducted during the Christmas party of the Do Ypur Best class of the Trinity E.U.B. church, which will take place Thursday at the church. A carry-in supper will be served at 6 p.m.

Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kohne, of Lafayette, are parents of an eight pound stfn, born Monday at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Lafayette. He has been named Peter, and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kohne of this city. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Pyle, of Geneva, are the parents of a baby daughter born last weekend at the Jay county hospital in Portland.

At the Adams county memorial hospital:

A son, weighing seven pounds, one and a fourth ounces, was born at 10 p. m. Monday, to Eugene and Rose Marie Scaer Schlemmer, of route 1, Convoy, Ohio.

At 3:20 a. m. today, an eight pound, one ounce son was born to Ralph and Barbara Kelly Busse, of route 2, Decatur.

<§L|OSPJTAL U n Mrtu Admitted Mrs. Edith Bailey, Decatur; Mrs. Mary E. Troutner, Decatur; Miss Rachael Burry, Berne. Dismissed Mrs. Hubert Schnepp and baby boy, Hamilton: Orval Fisher, Decatur; George Kahn, Decatur. Society Items ioi today s publication must be phoned in by U a. DC (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 Gwen Mies 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, Christmas destert meeting, Mr*. Maynard Hetrick, 7:30 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. Tri Kappa soror'ity, 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. Eagles auxiliary Christmas party, Eagles hall, potluck supper at 7 p.m. 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. 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. Women of the Moose, Moose home, officers 7:30 p.m., lodge at 8 p.m. ■ Union Chapel Ladies aid, all daj meeting, at the church. Zion Lutheran Needle club, Mrs Chester Kleinknight, Christmas partv at 7 30 p.m. Blue Creek Friendship Village home demonstration club, Mrs. Les’er Sips, all day meeting. Potluck dinner at noon. FRIDAY Jolly Housewives home demonstration club, potluck supper at the Pleasant Mills Methodist church. 6:30 p; m. Primary department of Bethany E.U.B. church, practice for Christmas program, at the church, 3:30 p.m. D.A.V. and its auxiliary, social members and families, Christmas party at D.A.V. hall, 7 p.m. MONDAY Ladybug hunt, V.F.W. home, 8 p.m.

Christmas Party For Accountants Tonight The annual Christmas meeting of the Fort Wayne chapter of the national association of account' ants will be held at'Cutters Chalet this evening. Wives and sweethearts of the members will be guests. ; • Dalton C. McAlister, Fort Wayne attorney, will be the speaker. Special music will be presented by the Magna vox chorus. Recent Graduate FUESSEN, Germany (AHTNC) — PFC. Daniel L. Lengerich, son of Herman A. Hengerich, route 5, Decatur, Ind., recently was graduated from the wheel vehicle maintenance course at the Army’s European Ordnance School in Fuesson, Germany. After graduation ceremonies, Lengerich returned to his regular duties as a driver Company A of the Seventh Corps 371st Armored Infantry Battalion. He entered the Army in November, 1956, and arrived in Germany last April. The 23-year-old soldier is a 1952 graduate of Decatur Ca-

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tholic high school and was employed by Nickel Plate Railroad before entering the Army. His wife, Janice, is with him in Germany. Tires Are Slashed During Ball Game City police are Investigating a complaint of vandalism reported by Chet Reynolds. Reynolds stated that while attending the DecaturCentral Catholic basketball, game last Friady night, the two front tires of his automobile had been slashed, causing $25 damage?. The car was parked on Jefferson street when the vandalism took plate. The police are continuing the investigation. Several Decatur residents have received Christmas greetings from the Merle Ellenberger family, now living in Jackson, Ohio. Ellenberger, who is a former manager of the Murphy store here, is now managing a large five and dime store in Jackson. He, his wife, two daughters and a son were recently voted the typical family of Jackson. Mrs. Ellenberger is the former Amy Schenck, daughter of Charley Schenck.

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