Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 298, Decatur, Adams County, 19 December 1957 — Page 3

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RESEARCH CLUB MEMBERS ATTEND CHRISTMAS TEA Mrs. John Margerurp entertained members of the Decatur Research- club recently at a Christmas tea, which is an annual event of the club. The committee assisting Mrs. Margerum with arrangements for the afternoon tea included Mrs. SC. E. Bell, Mrs. William Linn, Mrs. Myrtle Filson, Mrs. Harold Bond and Mrs. Henry Heller. Mrs. Linn, club president, presided at the tea table, which was covered with a red Christmas cloth and other decorations appropriate for the season. The program for the afternoon was given by Mrs. W. L. Harper, who told the story of “Christmas at Mount Vernon." MRS. MAYNARD HETRICK IS | HOSTESS TO CHURCH GUILD Mrs. Maynard Hetrick was I Tuesday evening hostess for a | Christmas dessert meeting of the I Wesleyan Service Guild of the ■ First Methodist church. The des- • sert, attractively arranged in keeping with the holiday mood, | was served by the hostess, who i was assisted by Mrs. Nathan Nelson and Miss Etta Mallonnee. During the business meeting, Mrs. Waltfer Krick, guild presiident, presided. The group heard the report concerning the Christmas packages which they had sent to the Ethel Harbst children’s home in Georgia. Mrs. Frank Rawley was in charge of this project. The members reviewed plans for observing guild month, which will be January, and appointed committees. The devotional period was led by Mrs. John Scheimann, who read an impressive Christmas poem, after which Mrs. Erman Johnson conducted the lesson study. “The Christian Witness." Reading of the poem, “There is a Present,” by Mrs. Krick, concluded the evening’s activities. TWENTY-SIX STUDY CLUB MEMBERS MEET TUESDAY Twenty-six members and guests of the Church Mother’s study club i met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Winston Rawley, which was appropriately decorated for the Christmas season. Traditional was softly jjJay-. ed throughout the evening by Mrs. Ernest Atkinson. Impressive devotions, concern-

ing Christianity at Christmas time, were given by Mrs. Myles F. Parrish. During the business session which followed, members were reminded to get their subscriptions to the “Parent’s Magazine” to Mrs. Don Cochran as soon as possible. Mrs. Clint Reed then led the members in singing a series of carols, and Mrs. Stuart Brightwell then gave a reading entitled “The Music Box Makers.” Later, the group was instructed in making stars of Bethlehem for their homes, which they did. A poem, entitled “The Grinch who Stole Christmas,” was read by Mrs. Lowell Smith, after which Miss Janis Rawley presented a reading of “Twas Night Before Christmas." Gifts were then exchanged, and refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Wesley Lehman and Mrs. Richard Parrish. , MRS. LISTER INSTALLED AS CLUB PRESIDENT Mrs. Walter Lister was installed as president of the Decatur home Demonstration club, when that organization met at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church recently for a Christmas dinner. The dinner preceded the installation service. Serving tables were attractively decorated with red poinsettia plants, lighted candles, and miniature Santa Clauses, which were used as favors. Mrs. Gerald Durkin offered the invocation. Following the dinner, the scripture, taken from the second chapter of Luke, verses four to 22 was read by Mrs. O. G. Baughman. Numerous Christmas carols were sung, after which a Christmas playlet was given by Mrs. Bert Haley, Mrs. Grover Levy, Mrs. Owen K. Baker, Mrs. Joe Hunter, Mrs. Lister, Mrs. Charles Beineke, Mrs. Henry Adler and Mrs. Floyd R. Arnold. Mrs. Frank Crist was narrator for the play. Officers then installed along with Mrs. Lister included vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Baker; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Hunter; assistant secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Frank Mahan; first leader, Mrs Frank Bohnke; second leader, Mrs. Beineke; first alternate, Mrs. Be# Haley; second alternate, Mrs. Lloyd Ruse; miisic leader, Mrs Henry Adler; citizenship leader, Mrs. Crist and publicity, Mrs. Rot>

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ert Garanj. ■ Mrs. Haley then read an interesting letter addressed to Santa Claus, telling just what each of the members needed. This was followed by the gift exchange, and the revelation of cheer sisters for the past year. A social hour followed. MESHBERGER EMPLOYES ARE GIVEN CHRISTMAS DINNER Employes of the Meshberger Brothers Stone Corporation and their wives were recently guests at the annual Christmas dinner of the corporation, given at the Dutch Mill in Bluffton. Mrs. Verle Meshberger and her daughter Carolyn Sue were hostesses for the event. A red and white color scheme predominated the banquet room, with attractive appointments of that color gracing each of the tables. Miss Anna Sprunger was in charge of the decorations. In recognition of 25 years of service to the corporation, Mrs. Meshberger presented gold wrist watches to Alfred Lehman and John Young, and orchid corsages to their wives. Following the dinner, entertainment was provided by Nancy Lee and the Hilltoppers and by "Robert" Wedertz, magician and ventriloquist. At the close of the evening, several door prizes were awarded. The employes then presented Mrs. Meshberger and Carolyn an oval card table with matching chairs with leather upholstering. Those in attendance other than the hostess were Marica Latimer, Sandra Striker, William Armstrong, Nancy Franks, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beaty. Junior Bergman, Darlene Sholders, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bergman, Albert Bixler, Mr. and Mrs. William Daugue, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Dubach, Truman Dudgeon, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Egly, Mr. and Mrs. James Ertel, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Grahm, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hannie, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hinchman, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hirschy, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hoffman, M. and Mrs. Herman Kelsey, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meshberger, Mrs. & Mrs. Clarence Minnich, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Minnich, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mcßames, Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCullough, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nevil, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Newland, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Owens, Mr .and Mrs. Clarence Patch, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Patch, Freeman Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Carolton Sales, Mr. and Mr*. “ FrankSingleton, Elroy Stauffer, Claren Steiner. Myrtle Scott, Mr. arid Mrs. Claud Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Yoder, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, Mr. and Mrs. John Young, Norman Young, Anna Sprunger and Barbara Burry. MERRY MATRONS MEET WITH MRS. BOERGER WEDNESDAY Members of the Merry Matrons home demonstration club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Otto Boerger. Mrs. Lewis Krueckeberg opened the meeting by leading the group in repeating the club creed, after which Mrs. Erwin Fuelling gave the devotional lesson. Newly elected officers *of the club were installed, after which members repeated the club collect and sang “Bless be the Tie That Binds.” Roll call was answered by members telling "My Plans for Christmas.” At the close of the

* *’ I Society Items 101 toaay ■ publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 i Gwen Mies 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 dai meeting, at the church. Zion Lutheran Needle club. Mrs Chester Kleinknight, Christmar party at 7:30 p.m. 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. SATURDAY V.F.W. auxiliary home ti made candy sale. Firestone store, starting at 9 a.m. SUNDAY Delts meet at Fire Station to separate canned goods for Goodfellows baskets, 1 p.m. St. Paul Missionary church Christmas program, at the church, 9:15 p.m. MONDAY Ladybug hunt, V.F.W. home, 8 P.m. Pythian Sisters, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Delts meet at Fire station to pack boxes for Goodfellows club, 9 a.m. Decatur Weight Watchers, public library, 8 p.m.

business meeting, Mrs. Ed Gerbers gave the history of the song of the month, “O Come All Ye FaithAfter group singing of several favorite Christmas carols, gifts were distributed, and secret pals for the past year were revealed. Mrs. Richard Marbach was the recipient of the door prize. A Christmas luncheon was served to 16 members and three guests, by the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs. Fuelling. POTLUCK DINNER SERVED TO ACADEMY MEMBERS MONDAY A potluck Christmas dinner was served at the Moose home Monday evening, for members of the Academy of Friendship, which met for their regular December meeting and party.

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After the dinner, a short business meeting was conducted, with chairman Mrs. Mary Dixon calling the meeting to order. The group repeated the club collect and sang the friendship song, after which a report was given on a recent money making project of the academy. Twenty-two members answered roll call and the business portion of the meeting was concluded as members repeated the benediction. Mrs. Herbert Fravel was awarded the door prize. The hostesses, Mrs. Bert Haley, Mrs. Mildred Kreps, Mrs. Albina Sautbine, Mrs. Ralph Smith, Sr., and Mrs. Georgia Spangler, then took charge of the meeting, Mrs. Haley read a "letter” to Santa, requesting that he bring special

gifts for each of the members. The group then played bingo, until each one had received her 50-cent exchange gift. Santa then distributed gifts from the academy pals, who were then revealed. New academy pals for next year were drawn. LADIES SHAKESPEARE CLUB HAS CHRISTMAS MEETING The Christmas meeting of the Ladies Shakespeare club was held Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Fred Smith. “Seventeen members answered roll call, and one guest, Mrs. Robert Macklin, was also in attendance. Mrs. Smith, who was also in charge of the program, presented Mrs. Reid Erekson, who gave a delightful Christmas reading en-

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titled “Love is What Miracles Are Made Os," by Margaret Cozzins, Mrs. Dan Tyndall then led the group in singing medley of Christmas carols. Following the program, Mrs. Smith entertained with a Christmas tea. Tea, Christmas cakes and cookies were served from a table attractively decorated in keeping with the yuletide motif. The entire Smith home also boasted colorful Christmas appointments. Mrs. Lois Black, social chairman for the year, assisted Mrs. Smith. Home Made Candy Sale at Firestone Store, Saturday morning, 9:op a. m. VF.W. Auxiliary. 298 t 2