Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 15 February 1958 — Page 3

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1958 ,

MISS MARY ANN HEIMAN WEDS WILLIAM A. LICHTLE At 9 o’clock this morning, Miss Mary Ann Heiman became the bride of William A. Lichtle. The Rev. Robert Content performed the double ring ceremony at the St. Mary’s Catholic church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heiman of route 4, and Adrian Lichtle, route 3. Sr. M. Margaretta played the Missa Tertia throughout the mass and Arcadelt’s Ave Maria was played during the offertory. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a waltz length gown of Chantilly lace and nylon tulle over satin. Her fitted bodice of lace was fashioned with a mandarin collar and long sleeves. The bouffant skirt was made up of layers of lace and tulle and a simple crown held the fingertip veil. She carried a white orchid on a prayer book. Mrs. Rita Ge/ber attended her sister as matron of honor. Attired in a peacock blue; waltz length gown of ontique taffeta and nylon tulle, she wore a small veil held in place by a taffeta covered band and carried pink carnations. Lowell Shaffer, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, served as best man, and Jerome Heiman, brother of the bride, and Kenneth Lichtle, brother of the bridegroom, were the ushers. Following a breakfast at the Fairway, a reception was held from 1 to 3 o’clock at the Knights of Columbus hall. Mrs. Carl Bauman,. Mrs. Tony Custer, Miss Phyllis Braun and Miss Peggy McNamara were the servers for the reception. The bride chose a brown suit and the orchid from her prayer book to wear on the unannounced honeymoon. After the couple return they will reside at 516 Indiana street. A graduate of Decatur Catholic high school, the bride is employed by the General Electric. Her husband was graduated from the Decatur Catholic high school also and at present is a grain inspector. A Valentine skating party was held at the Happy Hours roller rink, Thursday. It was attended by many local and out of town skaters. Games were played along with the skating session and prizes awarded to the Misses: Lana Me , Bride, Alyce Lankenau, and, Lorraine Haugk of Decatur; Miss Nancy Aker of Craigville and Lloyd Gibson of Monroeville.

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DIANNE LIECHTY ENGAGED TO WED Mr. and Mrs. Mel Liechty, of north of Berne, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Dianne Kae, to James Lloyd Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Taylor of route 6, Decatur. Miss Liechty is a graduate of Adams Central high school and International College in Fort Wayne. She is employed as assistant bookkeeper and cashier at Rousseau Bros, in Fort Waynd. Taylor is also a graduate of Adams Central high school and is employed at the Berne Witness. No date has been set for the wedding. DR. CARROLL GUEST SPEAKER AT CLUB Dr. John Carroll was the guest of the Decatur Business and Professional Women’s club, met recently at the Community center for a smorgasbord dinner and their regular business meeting. Mrs. Hubert Feasel, president, presided over the business meeting. -Following the minutes and treasurer’s report, various committee reports were given. The meeting was then turned td the health and safety committee chairman, Mrs. Orville Hicks, who in turn introduced Dr. Carroll, the speaker for the evening. He concluded his subject with the fact discussed the various damaging that each person must learn to and fatal diseases of the heart and live with his heart. Members will meet at the Moose home for their March meeting. EUGNE WHITE EXIBITS WORKS Work of Eugene White, both portraits and landscapes executed in oil, will be shown at the Wassenburg Art Center, 643 South Washington St., Van Wert, Ohio, on two Sundays, February 16 and 23, from 2 until 5 p.m. White, now residing in Sarasota, Fla., is a native of Middlepoint, Ohio and has taught art classes at Sarasota and Bandenton, Fla., and during the summer months at Van Wert, Paulding. Montpelier, Lima, and Findlay, Ohio. The Van Wert county art club in > conjunction with the Van Wert county foundation, will again sponsor a twelve-county art competition in oil and water color. All artists in Adams county are eligible to enter. The exhibit will be held the second week of June, peony festival week. OLIVE REBEKAH ATTEND FRIENDSHIP NIGHT Members of the Olive Rebekah lodge 86 went to Zanesville Tuesday evening to attend the “Friendship Night” held there by the Paradise No. 83, Bluffton. Augustus 687, Liberty Center, and Shoupene 564, Zanesville, each took part in the lodge meeting. Decatur participated in the meeting by having Mrs. Treva Sharpe speak to the group. Those attending from Decatur were: Mrs. George Myers, Mrs. Cecil Gause, Mrs. Olive Kreigh, Mrs. Georgia Kreight, Mrs. Will Sowards, Mrs. Wilford Plasterer, Mrs. Frank Liechty, Mrs. Bert Haley, Mrs. Fred Hancher, Mrs. Carl Barnett. Mrs. Herbert Lengerich and Miss Laura Stanley. MRS. JERRY GEHRIG ENTERTAINS CIRCLE The Evangeline Circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church held its February meeting Wednesday evening at the home >f Mrs. Jerry Gehrig. Mrs. Robert Kershner, president,

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conducted the business meeting. A tour of Dunbar Furniture Co. at Berne is being planned for March 6. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were then given by Mrs. Earl Shelton. “Great Women of the Bible” was the title of the lesson given by Mrs. Richard Gehrig prior to the dismissal of the meeting. The group closed the meeting by repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Valentine favors were made for the hospital patients at the Adams county memorial hospital, after which a social hour was held. — FOUR CIRCLES HOLD MONTHLY MEETING Mrs. Jesse Rice entertained the Martha Circle, one of the four circles of the Presbyterian church that met recently in various home, at her home Thursday evening. Members of the Ruth Circle met at the home of Mrs. Richard Macklin while the Naomi Circle members were entertained at the home of Mrs. Edna Blackburn. An afternoon session was held by the Mary Circle at th® Hite home. Each of the Circle held a general business meeting discussing the different items of interest to each individual group. For a more complete resume: Martha The meeting held at home of Mrs. Rice was opened by Mrs. Harold J. Bond, leading the group in prayer followed—by devotions conducted by Mrs. Lewis Smith whose subject for the evening was was “Miracles of the Heart” from the book of the Romans. “He’s Got You and Me in His Hands” was the lesson presentedd by Mrs. R. E. Glendening after which a group discussion was held. A brief business session was then held and following several announcements. refreshments were served by the hostess. Assisting Mrs. Rice were Mrs. John Magley and Mrs. O. H. Haubold. Ruth Members of the Ruth Circle held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Macklin. At the beginning of their meeting, Mrs. Calvin Magley gave the Bible study lesson after which several announcements were

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made. The group was reminded at this time that February 26, a family night has been planned by the church. Consisting of a carry-in supper, the event will begin at 6:30 o’clock. After making a mental note of the world day of prayer to be held at the Reformed church February 21, .a program, “Christ, the Church and Race” was given by Mrs. Robert Gray and the meeting was dismissed. During the social hour, Mrs. Macklin was assisted by Mrs. William Stiverson and Mrs. Eugene. Pettibone. . - ■ Naomi Entertained at the home of Mrs. Blackburn, the Naomi Circle first conducted a Bible study, “Meet Dr. Luke,” led by Mrs. Donald Norquest, followed by the members repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison,-----An Announcement was made of the series of family nights to be held during Lent and the members were also reminded of the world day of prayer. Mrs. Rolland- Ladd's program dealt with the Negro problem in Georgia. Mrs. Ladd was assisted by Mrs. R. E. Taylor, who had lived in Albany, Georgia. Her home had been close to the mission center Mrs. Ladd spoke of in her talk. Assisting hostess for the evening was Mrs. Mary Jane Saylors. Mary Miss Madge Hite, assisted by Mrs. Lowell Harper and Mrs. Frank Alton, was hostess to the Mdry Circle held at the Hite home Thursday afternoon. Fifteen members were present to participate in the prayers and devotions held by the group. The meeting was opened by Mrs. John Marzerum with a prayer and devotions from the book, “Meet Dr. Luke.” “Christ, the Church and Race” was also discussed by the group; however, their own viewpoints were discussed after Mrs. Charles Teeple had completed the lesson. Prior to dismissal, refreshments were served. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., the Kum-Join-Us class of the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church will meet in the social room of the church. Mrs. Ray Stingely will conduct the devdtions and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Alger, Mr. and Mrs. LaDoyt Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barlett will act as hosts and hostesses for the evening. The Welcome Wagon club will meet Monday night at 6:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Shannon for a potluck supper. Each member is to bring a covered dish and table service. The members are reminded to bring something she had baked or made for the silent auction which will be held later in the evening. Members of the Bobo Willing Workers class will meet Thursday at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Bertha Bowen for a silent auction. Mrs. Dan Tyndall will act as hostess: for the Past Matrons meeting which is to be Thursday at 7:30 'o’clock. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Jake and Lula Wolfe Shaffer, Decatur, are the parents of a seven pound, two and one half ounce daughter born at 1:44 p.m. Valentine day. A seven pound, three ounce daughter was born to Dwight and Esther Bentz Egly, Decatur, at 8:37 this morning.

society Item* vox today ■ publication must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Phone 3-2121 Miss Pat Zehr SATURDAY Zion Lutheian Adult club, variety show school (Friedheim), 8 p.m. * , SUNDAY Zien Lutheran Adult club, parish hall, 7:30 p.m. Yion Lutheran Adult club variety sfypw, school Friedheim) 8 p.m. Greenbrier Sing Bee, church. 2 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. Welcome Wagon club, Mrs. Kenneth Shannon. 6:30 p.m. pot luck. TUESDAY Trinity W.S.W.S., church, 7:30. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Martin Zimmerman. Loyal Daughters class , of the Bethany E. U. B. church, postponed. Merry Matron Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Ervin Fuelling, 7:30 p. m. Eta’ Tau Sigma Sorority, Mrs. Charles Hosier, 8 p. m. Decatur W. C. T. U.. Mrs’ Lloyd Ruse, 1:30 p. m. Wesleyan Service Guild, Mrs. Robert Mills, 7:30 p. m. Wesleyan Service Guild; First Methodist church, Mrs. Robert L. Mills, 7:30 p. m. Tri. Kappa, Community Center,' 8 p.m. Kum-Join-Us, Bethany E. U. B. i church, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY , Adams County Chorus district rehearsal, Hartford City E. U. B. church. 1:30 p. m. Shakespeare club, Mrs. Charles Teeple. 2:30 p. m. Decatur Home Demonstration club. 2:00 P. M., Mrs. Edna Hammond. Silent auction. THURSDAY Do Your Best Class, Trinity church, postponed. Bobo Willing Workers, Mrs. Bertha Bowen, 7:30 p.m. Pleasant’Mills Methodist W. S Cr~S:, Mrs. John Bailey, 1:30 p.m. Past Matron, Mrs. Dan Tyndall. 7:30 p.m.

Fort Wayne Youth Honored By Scout Units For Rescue Stanley Reed. 12-year-old son of ' Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Reed of Fort Wayne, and nephew of Mrs. James 30*11, of route five, was honored recently by his local scout units for saving the lives of his three sisters last summer. During a camping trip in Michigan last summer, the mother, son ! and three daughters were trapped !- in a burning tent when a gas stove | exploded and the zipper tent door ' stuck. The father had just left the tent to get some water. The mother tried to put out the fire and burner her hands and hair. The quick thinking lad threw a blanket over the fire and smothered it. and then huddled his three sisters together in a corner of the tent until the father could get them out of th< smoke-filled trap. The youth's scout troop and th<. | cub scout pack held a dinner hon ; oring him Jast Tuesday. Mrs. Reed I mother of the boy, is the former j Dorothy Ogg of Decatur. Restaurant Owner To Leave Hospital Cletus Miller, well-known pro prietor of the Fairway restaurant may be able to return home from the Adams county memorial hos pita! early next week. Miller suf sered a broken leg early this week in a fall from a ladder while work ing. Funeral Rites Monday For Julius Ehinger Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday for Julius Ehinger. 79, of Huntington, at the St. Mary’s Catholic church in Huntington, the Rev. Edward Miller officiating. Mr. Ehinger was the son of Conrad and Mary Ehinger. the former a brother of tbe’late Robert Ehinger, fathet of Mrs. Bill Gillig of Decktur. Many cousins of the deceased live in the Decatur area. Friends may call at the Kroeger funeral home, where the recitation of the rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery. New Address Mrs. Maud Mahan recently received the address of her son-in-law and family. The address is as follows :M. Sgt. and Mrs. Edward J. Casanova, A.F. 35325856, Det. 6, 2nd. Air Postal Sqd. A.P.O. 130. New York City, N. Y.

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Cheri Jacobs is one of the ballet students of the Larry Keyes dance ; studios in Fort Wayne to attend the freshman session of the national association of dance and affiliated artists at the Antlers Ho-' tel in Indianapolis, Sunday. i John Wechter, 86, fell at his farm : in Blue Creek township recently: and broke his hip. Robert Pyle, of Berne, has been ; dismissed from the Clinic hospital in Bluffton. John Gallaway, of Union township, Wells county was elected a member of the Wells county soil conservation district board of supervisors. Bids for the sale of $325,000 first mortgage bonds to finance construction of an addition to the Lancaster high school will be opened , March 5. Tom Johnson, former Bluffton I man and head of the Purdue farm 1 publicity department for years, i will be a Democratic candidate for ; congress against Charles A. Hal-1 leek, of Rensselaer, second-ranking ■ Renublican house member Stew Schnepf, son of Mrs. Will I Schnepf, and a graduate of Mon- , mouth, h as been pledged to Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Hanover College. - _____ Clinton P. Fuelling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fuelling, Decatur i route 3, has been initiated into the Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity at Ball State Teachers College, Muncie. Take Five Children From Amish Couple " Wayne county, Ohio authorities prepared today to remove five Amish children from their home, and place them in.the county children’s home.* A 1 second attempt to work out a private school system for the Amish failed Thursday night. Parents of the children indicated they would allow the four boys and a girl, all under. 16, to be removed to the county home, where they will attend either Woos., ter high school or Smithville high school. , The dispute over the education of the youths began in January when county authorities ordered ■he children taken from their parents, The parents refused to send .hem to school after they completed the eighth grade. The children were returned to the parents after a short stay in the County home when they agreed to send them to an Amish parochial school. But the school was closed after two attempts to open it were made, t ’ — r * WjOSPJTAL I U n iMw Admitted John Wechter, Decatur: Mrs. Anita Macklin, Decatur. Dismissed Andrew Zeser, Decatur; Mrs Richard Byer and daughter, Pleasant Mills; Edwin Kaough,.Decatur, f _—j_

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Girl Scouts Girl Scout troop 14 had a Valentine party Tuesday at Mrs.

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Mauller's home. Our troop number was changed from 14 to 140. The Girl Scout material was given out for the cookie sale. Scribe: Becky Mauller