Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1958 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1958

MRS. MAX CILPIN IS HONORED AT SHOWER * A surprise baby shower was given in honor of Mrs. Max Gilpin recently at the home of Mrs. pester Saubtine. Upon Mrs. Gilipin’s arrival she was presented with a corsage of pink carnations. In keeping with the theme, a doll and crib were placed on the table upon which the gifts were placed. ’throughout the shower, games were played and prizes were won by Mrs. Chalmef Bollenbacher, Mrs. Herman Sautbine and the guest of honor. Following the opening of th# gifts, refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Lester Sautbine, assisted by Mrs. Russell Plumley. Present for the occasion were the Meadawßs Waltdr Henkel, Roger Stevens, Chalmer Bollenbacher, William Sautbine, Paul Johnson, Herman Sautbine, Max Andrews, Cleo Landis, Henry Sipe, Keith Gilpin, and John J. Sampson, mother of the guest of honor. Unable to attend were Mrs. James Habegger, Mrs. Hubert Gilpin and Mrs. Neil Hesher. PSI OTE HONORARY MEMBERS ENTERTAIN ACTIVE CHAPTER Mrs. Hugh Andrews, committee chairman of the honorary merrfbers of the Psi lota Xi, welcomed the active rrtembers of the chapter as they arrived at a party given in their honor at the Youth and Community Center Tuesday, Beginning the evening, Mrs. Andrews introduced Dr. and Mrs James Burk, who presented slides taken on their recent trip to the Scandanivan countries. The first of the pictures were taken in Copenhagen. Denmark. While there, they had taken such shots as the changing of the color guard and the royal palace. They also photographed Tivoli, an amusement park which had been built 120 years ago. ; Following Denmark, they showed Slides from Sweden, Norway, and Spain atong with a few from Scotland and Portugal, the last of their collection, after I which refreshments were served. The serving table was decorated With red and red carnations in keeping With the Valentine theme. A surprise birthday cake was served along with refreshments in h9nor of Mrs. Al Anderson. Members of the Mt. Tabor Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service will meet Friday evening at 7:30 at |he home of Mrs. Lawrence Andrews, 946 N. ning will be Mrs. Gladys Tumble--11 th street. The leader for the eveson. You can have true peace of mind and a more abundant life with Christ as its center. Attend Tonight’s Informal Services at Zion Lutheran Church. | 34t3

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“THIS LIFE IS YOURS” HONORS JOHN BIXLER 1 John Bixler was honored Sunday a evening at the “This Life is - Yours” program given at the Des catur Missionary church. The Rev. , i Gerald Gerig was the master of : ceremonies for “the presentation. | i Bixler, who recently retired from e his job at the Adams county courte house, where he had served as custodian for the past 15 years, s will celebrate his 78th birthday i anniversary February 14. , All but two brothers, William . b and Jacob of Florida and an in- ' - valid sister, Mrs. John Burke, ; s were present to honor him. Sever- . al letters were also read from , . ones unable to attend. A recording of the entire prb- i » gram was made by Mr. and Mrs. , Clarence Steiner of Berne, which - will be sent to those unable to 1 attend, and will later be presi- ; c atended to Mr. and Mrs. Bixler, I; , Refreshments were served to! - the immediate family and to ; - those participating in the pro-j i gram by the four daughters-in-|1 . law, following the program, at I t the parsonage basement. ’ 1 KEN ELIASON j GUEST SPEAKER _ The Zion Lutheran adult club ». will hear Ken Eliason, Swedish ’ s exchange student now attending ' 3 Decatur high school, at its meets ing Sunday evening at 7:30 in the'’ , parish hall. Eliason is a native . of Gotenberg, Sweden, and will 1 remain here until after his grad- . uation in May. i A social hour will follow the i 5 talk, and refreshments will be ser- ' s ved by the committee consisting ♦ of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Geiger, . Mr. and Mrs. Otto Spiegel, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caston, and Mr. ? and Mrs. Wilbert Steele. All adults j of the congregation are invited. 1 t ROLL CALL ANSWERED 3 WITH CURRENT EVENTS Monday afternoon, the Research j club met with Mrs. N. A. Bixler. | j The meeting was opened by the . president, Mrs. W. L. Linn, hay-’ i ing the members repeat the collect . followed by the roll call being answered with current events. A rei view of the book, “The Miracle i . Bridge at Mackinac,” written by; , David Steinmann and John T. ! 3> i Nevil, was given by Mrs. Eugene . Runyon, followed by the dismis- . sal of the meeting. After the business session, the hostess served assorted candles Mrs. Herman Dierkes will enter- - tain the Past Presidents Parley • of the American Legion auxiliary f post 43 in her home Monday eve- . ning at 8 o’clock. Monday at 7:30 o’clock, the Monmouth parent and family life educational study group will meet at f the school. t .

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EAGLES PROMOTE ‘JOBS AFTER 40’ 1 “Jobs after 40” Js one of the projects discussed by the Eagles auxiliary at their regular meeting held Tuesday at the Eagles hall. ; This project, taken on by all Eagle members, is to promote in Congress the employment of persons after their 40th birthday anniversary. Another project, “Home on the Range,” headed by Father Cassidy of Sentinal, N. Dakota, was sent sls by the auxiliary so that the I auxiliary might help the underprivileged boy, whom the project aids. February 22, at 1:30 o’clock the district No. 5 meeting will be held at the Bluffton community ; building on East Market Street. Any member may call either Mrs. Dwight Whitacre or Mrs. Wesley Morris for transporation. Mrs. Richard Baker, madame chaplain of the local chapter, has ] been asked to act as district madame chaplain for the meeting. ] Her job will be to open and close the meeting with prayer. The I March district meeting will be ’ held at the local auxiliary’s Ea- : gles hall. Other activities the group is planning will be a rumage sale in charge of Mrs. Dwight Whit- ] acre, and a bake sale, which will ( be held at Easter time . All members are asked to at- 1 tend next February meeting which will consist of a formal initiation 1 and a social evening. — ; MRS. GEORGE SPRAGUE ENTERTAINS GARDEN CLUB j 1 The Rose Garden club met at the home of Mrs. George Sprague ] Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Crist, president, opened the meet- : ing by leading the group in reciting the club collect and pledge of allegiance to the flag after which j Mrs. Clarence Smitley spoke on “Shady Area Planting.” ] Minutes were then read by the secretary, Mrs. Sprague, and ; communications were read, followed by a discussion. At this • time an invitation was extended to the group to attend the open ■ house celebration in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haley’s 50th wedding anniversary. Two new members were then ! welcomed into the club. Mrs. Niland Ochsenrider and Mrs. John Floyd. As the meeting continued, a motion was passed that each memi ber pay for her own year book, ! and an election of officers was ■ held. To ba installed into office will be; Mrs. Crist, president; I Mrs, Wilbur Stanley, vice presij dent; Mrs. Grover Levy, secrei tary; Mrs. Clarence Smitley, as- | sistant secretary; and Mrs. Harry Hebble, treasurer. Mrs. Meldren Kreps was in charge of the contest and games, played during the social hour. Prior to refreshments, Mrs. George Squier and Mrs. Stanley were presented with prizes won while playing the various games. Dainty refreshments appropriate for Valentine Day were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Paul Daniels. The Trinity Women’s Society of World Service will meet Tuesday at 7:30 o’clock at the church, Mrs. Joe Penrod is to be the leader for the evening and Mrs. Chalmer Bollenbacher, Mrs. Curtis Hill, and Mrs. Charles Feasel are to ■ be the hostesses. The project for I Hie month is to bring toys for the , Riley children’s hospital in Indianapolis. Z Mrs. Martin Zimmerman will act as hostess to the Decatur Garden club at 2 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon. Assisting Mrs. Zimmerman wil be Mrs. Jess Butler and Mrs, Amos Ketchum. Mrs. Butler will also be in charge of' the- lesson. All members- are reminded that the roll call will be answered by a patriotic quotation and to bring their dues. Er- r J Gifts & Greetings for You — through L WELCOME WAGON from Your Friendly Business Neighbors •nd Civic and Social Welfare Leaders Oh the occasion of: The Birth of a Baby Sixteenth Birthdays Engagement Announcements Change of residence Arrivals of Newcomers to Decatur _Phone 3-3196 or 3-4335 (No Hll or oblig/ition)

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Fell (society Items tor todays publication must be phoned in by U a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 Miss Far Zehr WEDNESDAY Business and Professional Woman’s club, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Fast Presideqg’s Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary, Fort Wayne. Naomi Circle, Mrs. Earl Blackburn, 8 p.m. Ruth circle, Mrs. Richard Macklin, 8 p.m. Evangeline Circle, Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, Mrs. Jerry Gerig, 7:30 p.m. Ava Maria Bible study club, Mrs. Helen K. Wemhoff, 8 p.m. The Pleasant Mills Baptist W.M.S., church, 6:30 p.m. Brownie Leaders Training class, Community Center, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Emblem club, Elks home, 8 p.m. Women of the Moose, Moose lodge, 8 p.m. The Phoebe class of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed, church, 6:15 p.m. Mary Circle, Miss Madge Hite, 2:30 p.m. Martha Circle, Mrs. Bertha Rice, 2:30 p.m. Order of Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. ■St. Judes Study, club, Mrs. Edwin Kauffman, 8:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall 9 p.m. Salem Methodist W.S.C.S., Mrs. Ronald Bryan, 1:30 p.m. Methodist W.S.C.S., church, 11 am. circle; 12 noon luncheon; 1 p.m. general meeting. . D.A.V. auxiliary D.A.V. hall, 8 p.m. So-Cha-Rea, Mrs. Dick Ehinger, 8:30 p.m. Northwest school PTA, school, 7:30 p.m. Bethany Builders class, church, 7:30. p.m. FRIDAY Hr. Tabor Methodist W.S.C.S., Mrs. Lawrence Andrews, 7:30 p.m. American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p.m. SATURDAY Jolly Housewife Home Demonstration club, bake sale, Western Auto, 9-12 a. m. Zion Lutheian Adult club, variety show school (Friedheim)’, 8 p.m. Ruth and Naomi Circles’ bake sale, Sherwin Williams Store, 9 am. SUNDAY Zion Lutheran Adult club, parish hall, 7:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Adult club variety show, school” Friedheim) 8 p.m. MONDAY Rosary Society monthly meeting postponed. Welcome Wagon club, Mrs. Kenneth Shannon. 6:30 p.m. Woman’s club, Community Center, 8 p.m. Past President Parley of the American Legion auxiliary post 43, Mrs. Herman Dierkes, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Trinity W.S.W.S., church, 7:30. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Martin Zimmerman. The Bethany Builders class will meet at the church Thursday at 7:30 o'clock. _ * Members of the Northwest school PTA are. planning a talent 1 night Thursday evening at 7:30.1 The museum of arts will have an exihibition sponsored by the art educational association of Adams county. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rash ’attended the funeral of Mrs. Rash’s maternal aunt, Mrs. Ermin Swain, in Richmond Wednesday. Mrs. Geraldine Fairchild visited recently in Columbus, Ohio, with her daughter 86 and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Radak and their daughter, Linda. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Archbold who have just completed a trip through Mexico, write from San Luis Obispo, Calif,, that the wild mustard is in bloom along the roads there. Phil Sauer, of Decatur, and Carl Herman Weimann, of route one, Willshire, 0., have been appointed executors of the estate °f George Weimann. Mr. Weimann was Sauer’s father-in-law. QUALITY PHOTO FINISHING AH Work Left Before Noon on ThursdayReady the Next Day, Friday, at HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

Children Service . , I Al Lutheran Church Crusade For Christ Service Continues Visual demonstrations and object lessons especially designed for children will feature tonight’s informal Service in the crusade for Christ at Zion Lutheran church at 8 o’clock. The guest missioner, Rev. Walter H. Moeller, will preach on “Free Men in Christ.” Children of the Zion Lutheran Sunday school, grades three through eight, will sing two selections “I Love to tell the story” and "Humble Praises, Holy Jesus.” An overflow crowd last night heard the guest speaker discuss “The Water of Life." He told of the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, and how man can still be refreshed by the living water of Christ’s words. The question and answer period again proved to be very interesting and informal. Children of the first and second grades sang under the direction of *Mrs. Louis Zwick. Herrnan H. Krueckeberg, tion chairman, announced that the lay visitors have been completing many contacts and that they-have received a sizable number of committments for the pastor's instruction class which will begin Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Emphasis during the mission has been on laymen inviting their friends and neighbors to become interested in 'the church and its work. Rev. Moeller left immediately after the service last night to his home congregation in Lancaster, Ohio, where he will deliver a funeral sermon this afternoon, and return in time for tonight's services here. Statistics show the average American drinks«two and a half I cups of coffee daily. San Francisco is 4.150 nautical miles from Pago Pago in the Samoa Islands-

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Charge Tax Evasion Os Three Million DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (IPI — A native Hoosier and his actress wife have been named in a federal lien charging them with evasion of $3,720,696 in income taxes. Louis A. Cafferate, supervisory tax collector'of the upper Manhattan district in New York, filed the lien against Lowell Birrell, 51. and his yrife, Merrie Birrell, 51, and of Whiteland, Ind. 'The liett-wis filed against Birrell's 1,000-acre holdings in plush Bucks County, Pa. To Collect Crusade For Freedom Funds Legion Auxiliary Sponsors Crusade “Crusade for freedom week,” sponsored by Adams unit No. 43 of the American Legion auxiliary, started today, and will last until George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, Mrs. Dee Flyback, na- , tional security chairman, said today. During this 10-day period, local -auxiliary members will join ALA units all over the country in collecting crusade contributions. Crusade for freedom, a non-pro-fit organization, supports the truth broadcasts of Radio Free Europe. Funds collected in the campaign are used in sending news and information to the 70 million captive people in the Soviet-dominated countries of Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria—countries which have no free press or free radio. "It is an honor for unit 43t0 participate in this effective Crusade against the threat of aggressive Communism,” Mrs. Fryback said. "We are joining Afherican I Legion auxiliary members throughout the country in working for the success of the 1958 drive, which will mean the continuation of Radio Free Europe’s vital work.”

Tributes Paid To Abraham Lincoln Illinois Leads U.S. In Observing Birth SPRINGFIELD. 111. (UP)—The Illinois “Land of Lincoln” and the city of Springfield where he lies buried led the nation today in paying .tribute to Abraham Lincoln on the 149th anniversary of the Great Emancipator’s birth. A daylong program of memorial services started early this morning with a breakfast for American Legion and auxiliary members. Later the legion held its 24th annual pilgrimmage to Lincoln’s tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery here. National Legion Commander John S. Gleason, of Chicago, led the list of speakers paying tribute to the Civil War President at the tomb. President Eisenhower had a wreath placed at the tomb by Col. Richard D. Boerem of the Illinois National Guard. Gov. William Stratton and Illinois Secretary of State Charles F Carpentier also took part in the legion ceremonies. Others taking part in the Legion program were Mrs. J. Pat Kelly, Atlanta, Ga., National President of the Legion Auxiliary, William E. Armstrong, Little Rock, Ark., of the legion’s 40 and 8 group, and Mrs. Mayro Cox, Denver, Colo., of the women’s 40 and 8. After the visit to the tomb, the legion pilgrimage visited the New Salem State Park, a recreation of the village of New Salem where Lincoln lived for a time and served as postmaster. The Sangamon County Bar Assn., continuing a long tradition, marched from the courthouse in downtown Springfield, where Lincoln served as a member of the state assembly, to the tomb. Schools, city offices and many downtown businesses here closed for the day as the city observed the birthday of its most famous son- ---- -■ • • Trade in a good town — Decattß

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At the Adams county memorial hospital: Walter and Virginia Wolfe Hirschy of Pleasant Mills are the parents of a seven pound, 12 ounce son, born at 9:26 o’clock this morning. A six pound, one and one half ounce daughter was born at 1:20 p.m. Monday to Wilmer and Helen Harshman Miller of Decatur. The last name, Miller, was unintentionally omitted from Tuesday’s paper. At 10:55 this morning, Joseph and Pat Tyson Turner of Geneva became the parents of a seven pound, nine and one half ounce son. HOSPITAL NOTES Admitted Mrs. Emil Stauffer, Geneva; Mrs. Rudolph Koenemann,Monroeville; J. J. Schwartz, Berne; Miss Angeline Frey, Willshire, Ohio; Charles Myers, Willshire, Ohio; Joe Sorg, Hoagland. Dismissed Charles Debolt, Rockford, Ohio; E. F. Shoe, Decatur; Mrs. Rudolph Koenemann, Monroeville; Mrs. Pete M. and daughter, Geneva. Tonight & Thursday First Area Showing! New Hit With AU The Great Stars You Liked in “Written on the Wind’’ ROCK HUDSON “TARNISHED ANGELS’’ Dorothy Malone, Robt. Stack ALSO — Shorts 15c -50 c -0u Fri. A Sat.—“ Black Patch” A “HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS” —o—o—- — A Mon.—JERRY LEWIS In “SAD SACK” — Comedy Howl!