Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 67, Decatur, Adams County, 20 March 1958 — Page 3

THURSDAY. MARCH 20, 1958

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MISS LU ANNE SEEKING SURPRISED WITH PART* Little Miss Luanne Selking was surprised when her teacher, Mrs. Marvin Meyer, and the Misses Debra Schroeder, Lois Counterman, Dianne Schuller, Patty Meyer and Sue Ann Graves accompanied her home from school Tuesday to help her celebrated her seventh birthday anniversary. Throughout the late afternoon, games were played and prizes were given to everyone. The party ended with a dinner. Decorations on the table included miniature pink unmbrellas attached to a larger umbrella fixed in the center of Miss Selking’s birthday anniversary cake. Extra decorations on the cake were small pink roses. GROUP TAKES IMAGINARY TOUR THROUGH THE SOUTH Miss Rosemary Miller took the members of the Rosary society on an imaginary southern tour by means of colored pictures, at their recent meeting held Monday evening at the K. of C. hall. A prayer was used to open the meeting, after which Mrs. Ronald Parrish, president of the society, presided over a general business session. Following the business, Mrs. Corelius Geimer and her committee took charge and supervised a social hour. - - , ASSOCIATE CHAPTER OF TRI KAPPA MET TUESDAY Associate chapter of Tri Kappa met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Forrest Murray.’ Mrs. Dan Tyndall and Mrs. Raymond Keller were assisting hostesses. A business session was held, during which the chapter made plans for inspection to be held in April for both the active and associate chapters. Mrs. Tyrdall then gave a program on Decatur's Welcome Wagon service, explaining that Mer-chant-Wdlcome Wagon contacts are made at the time of a birdth, when a girl became a 16-yea/-old. at engagement and wedding time, and when a family becomes a new resident of Decatur. She exhibited the various gifts 7 presented at such times and gave an interesting history of the- origin of-the Welcome Wagon. After the program, refreshments, in keeping with St. Patrick’s, were served. Rummage Sale, Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, at 1 to 5 p. m. Above Pioneer Restaurant, sponsored by Eagles Auxiliary. 6712 Edwards Studio Aathorixed Deiler'’’’ " POLAROID CAMERAS & FILMS

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WESLEYAN. SERVICES GUILD HOLDS BUSINESS SESSION A lesson on medical missions was presented to the Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church, Tuesday at which time twenty-one members and guests met at the home of Mrs. Nilah Neil for their regular business meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Walter Elzey, after which Mrs. Frank Rowley persented the only lesson for the evening, that concerning the medical missions. Assisting Mrs, Neil throughout the evening were Mrs. Clyde Harris and Mrs. Alfred Beavers. OPENING RITUAL OPENS MEETING Mrs Carl Gattchall, president of the Delta Lambda chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, opened the recent meeting, held at the home of Mrs. Roy Stewart, by repeating the opening ritual. A paper entitled, “Sculpture and Modeling,” was then give by Mrs. Carl Stuckey and an election fop next year’s officers was held. To be installed as president, Mrs. Arthur Burris; vice president, Mrs. Dale Death; secretary, Mrs. Frank Crist; and treasurer, Mrs. Harold Sautters. Refreshments were served by the hostess after the meeting was closed by the repeating of the closing ritual. Mrs. Harold Owens and Mrs. Willis Cook gave the pledge service. MEMBERS GATHER WITH MRS. GEORGE BUCKLEY Members of the Ladies Shakespear club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Buckley. The hostess and also the president of the club, opened the meeting by reading the club collect. • A short business session was then held, after which Mrs. Franklin Franz took charge of the program, using as her subject “Altars of the East,” by Lew Ayers. This is the absorbing and often amusing account of the trip Lew Ayers made with his friends, Robert Duncan. Mrs, Franz also told ; of the different religions he encountered over the far East. 4. . Following., lhe. aducussion was held, after which homemade candies were served by the hostess. | The March meeting of the Immanuel Lutheran Parents teachers league will be held Tuesday ' evening, at 8 o'clock at the Im- ' manuel Lutheran school. Ken Eli- ! asson, an exchange student from Sweden, will speak On schools and ‘ customs in Sweden - Members of the Jolly HouseWife Home Demonstration club of St. Mary's township are sched- ; uled to meet Tuesday evening at | 7:30 o’clock at the 6obo school.

WOMEN’S GUILD PLANS A SPRING LEGISLATIVE Tuesday, the spring legislative meeting of the Fort Wayne regional Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church will be held at the Cross church, Berne. Registration is to begin at 9:30 o’clock. Over 200 delegates and visitors are expected to attend from the following churches: St. Paul's Andrews; Cross church, Berne; St. John’s, Bippus; First church, BlJffton; Zion, Decatur; Grace, Salem, St. John’s, Fort Wayne; St. Luke’s, Honduras; St. John’s, Hudson; St. Peter’s, Huntington; Salem, Magley; St. Peter’s, Orbana; St. John’s, Vera Cruz; and St. Matthew’s, Wabash. Mrs. Sophia Diefenbaugh of Andrews, president of the regional guild, has called an executive board meeting immediately preceding the general meeting to be at 9:30 a’clock in the educational building. It has been announced that the guest speaker for the day will be the Rev. Robert G. Diller, superintendent of the home for the aged at Upper Sandusky, Ohio. A report from synod will be presented by Mrs. V. A. Eichenberger, of Berne, president of the Women’s Guild of Michigan-Indi-ana synod. Another report will be given by Mrs. William Feller and Mrs. Charles Parady. representatives to the women of Fort Wayne region, at the general quadrenial meeting held in St. Louis, on their St. Louis meeting. ( MRS. AMOS YODER IS GARDEN CLUB HOSTESS Mrs. Amos Yoder, assisted by Mrs. O. L. Vance, was hostess to ' the members of the Decatur Gar- j den club at their March meeting, held at the Yoder home. Mrs. Yoder, president, began the. meeting by repreating the club collect, which was followed by the verse of the month. A short business meeting then followed at which time the 17 members present answered roll by naming a shrub they enjoy. Taking charge of the first lesson, Mrs. Vance spoke on the topic, “Gardens of the Sea and the Wonder of Leaves.” She was replaced after completing her talk by Mrs. Homer, who had charge of the bird study for the evening. Mrs. Lower assisted her talk by means of a bird quiz, which the group seemed to find interesting and educational. ■o Sieeeit v*as the last meeting for the year, Mrs. Yoder turned the meeting over to the new president, Mrs. Don Mac Lean, who briefly outlined some items of business and stressed the little bug campaign. A social hour ended the evening. 35 MEMBERS ATTEND BUSINESS SESION Thirty-five members of the Psi loja Xi met Tuesday night at the ~ TJecatuf Youth and “’Comm unity 'center. After roll call, the reading of.the minutes of the last meeting. I and the treasurer’s report by Miss Jackie James and Mrs. Harry Schwartz, respectively, the group held a discussion based on old, unfinished business. The suggestion to sell all occasion cards was discussed, voted upon, and declined. Mrs. Paul Moore then read the revisions to the constitution, which were then discussed by the group. It was announced at this time that the drawing ,for the merchandise certificate will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday at Gass’ Ready to Wear clothing All members are urged to turn their tickets in to the store before the drawing time. A change in the April social was also announced. The group has decided that the annual square dance will be April 22. Co-chair-men for the event will be Miss James and Mrs. Ferd Klenk. April 8, is the date of the sorority’s next regular business meeting. Monday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, the Academy of Friendship will meet at the Moose home. Hostesses are to be Mrs. Oran Schultz, Mrs. Cecil Gause and Mrs. Thomas Knox. , Mrs. Loyd Neal is to be hostess for the Delta Lambda and the Xi Alpha Xi chapters of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for their .social meeting to be held Tuesday at 8 o’clock. Assisting Mrs. Neal will be Mrs. Carl Gattschall and Mrs. Wilfred Ray. Chairman for the Research club meeting to be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, will be Mrs. W. L. Linn. The.group is to meet at the home of Mrs. D. B. Erwin. A rehearsal has been scheduled by the Adams county Home Demonstration chorus for Monday evening. As in the past, the meeting will be held in Monroe at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. Basil Gephart, assisted by Warren Nidlinger, will entertain the Home Demonstration club of township, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 osclock anw 1:30" o’clock. \ I If you have something to sell or rooms torrent, try a Democrat Want Ad — They bring results.

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EMPHASIS OF SORORITY MEETING IS ON DANCE Main business of Tuesday evening's meeting of the Tri Kappa sorority, centered around plans for the club’s annual spring dance, which has tentatively been slated for June 28. Mrs. James Bleeke, chairman of the project, presented a detailed report of the advancements made by her and her committee members, and appointed a decorating and clean-up committee for the day of the dance. Sorority members to serve on this committee are Mrs. Robert Mutschler, Mrs. Ralph Bollinger, Mrs. Kenneth Nash, Mrs. Denzil Dowell, Miss Sharon Kriecher, Miss Judy Keller and Mrs. Bleeke. Repeating of the opening verse, led by Mrs. William Christen, sorority president, opened the meeting, which was conducted in the Girl Scout room of the Youth and Community Center. Roll call and the minutes of the previous meetings by Mrs. Roger Schuster, secretary, followed. In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. Donald Walters, Mrs. Christen presented that report, after which Mrs. Richard Mies, corresponding secretary, read the month’s correspondence. Committee reports were received from Mrs. Kenneth Schnepf, chairman of the magazine project; Mrs. Harold August, chairman of the pecan project; Mrs. Paul Hammond, chaiman of the annual dental clinic which was conducted earlier this month in the Decatur schools, and Mrs. Franklyn Detter, chairman of the doll *

SHOP and SAVE at BLACKWELLS GIRLS DRESS-UP For Easter . For The GIRLS Real Bargains T ■■ ■ IN GIRL’S Easter Dresses epoiue rnaTC Ml look 80 S weet an d Dainty and ■•II •wS I y are so practical, because they’re A \ styled of Easy-to-Care-for Fabrics. FAILLE and LINEN DUSTERS Olx A GIVI niic FULL LENGTH COATS of WOOL ZOv * - - -‘ - - --- -- —•••• washable aghilan toppersPOLISHED COTTOHS NOW AT LOW, LOW PRICES I and MfI NV OTHERS DUSTERS & ’ $g M 9B to s’* 98 FULL LENGTH 00ATS gW® ALL SATIN LINED .../ / 11 Sizes 4 to 6x Sizes 1 to 6x // \ $2-9® to $4-98 now __ $5.98 to $10.95 n M 7/ Sizes 7to 14 „ I / & U s 2-98 to $e.9R TOPPERS, DUSTERS & COATS Sizes 7 to 14 SUB - TEEN DRESSES M9B 98 now $5.98 to $12*95 Many Styles and Fabrics — HP to J* __________________________ ______ SUB-TEEN 8 to 14 SUITS, COATS GIRLS WASHABLE LINEN SUITS TOPPERS. DUSTERS SUITS Some With Hat, Gloves, Tote Bag __ N ’ OW -- WASHABLE LINEN / nn.l7 3to ” ’9*97 , 0 ’11.97 NOW 4-98 NOW PRICE *3-98 to *5.98 GIRLS EASTER HATS GIRLS DRESS GLOVES GIRLS PURSES The Cutest We’ve Ever Seen STRETCH, STRING or NYLON ; WHITE, BLACK PATENT, RED, Aft GLOVES BLUE CALF ' ’l* oo 1.00-1.69 BOYS DRESS Up For SPRING Too! (SS BOVS WOOL SPORT CORTS BOY'S TROUSERS ; f-r FL VaTTWINS NS Si/es 4to 10 8«98 to Sizes to 12 2«9S 4«98 Sizes 1° to 20 to Sizes 12 to 18 3«9S to 7*98 wliSw f ™Jg ets Mew s P rin & s|,irts *° r b °t s ■ w Iffio wAiSknSiiN. ■ .....$2.98 SOLID ''•P? UNLINED $1.98 » LON ° BLEEVEB ’ SIZES 4to 18 Ifiai lined . $3.98 SQLS BOY S DRESS SHIRTS ’ IM wm UNLINEn $2.98 S WHITE SHIRTS sft .98, seft.29, s<>.49 ■■ M BOYS SOLID COLOR or FANCY /< M French or Reg Cuffs A A A PATTERN DRESS JACKETS ■■■■— . 1 .. ; Ll ' l,,l I BOYS TIES OUR-IN-HANDS . „ 69c | } OPEN SHOP aid SAVE al OPEN ~ WED.-FRI. ni li/*|/lA|E > | I C WED.-FRI. and SAT. NIGHTS BL AL* A W E. L L and SAT. HIGHTS TILL 9 P.M. W V kkkW TILL » P.M.

project. Members were reminded of insuection, which will take place April 15. This will be preceded one week by the April business meeting. Mrs. Robert Worthman has been appointed chairman of the inspection, and will be assisted by Mrs. John Spaulding, Mrs. Jack Schnepf, Mrs. August and Miss Barbara Cole. K. Os C. Council Plans Activities The next regular meeting of the Knights of Columbia will be held Monday. Congratulations were extended by the Knights to Dave Kable, who was judged the winner of the K. of C. oratorical contest held recently. Kable will represent Decatur council 865 in the district contest to be held at Huntington, April 7. The K. of C. auxiliary is planning a “gold rush party” to be held Tuesday. Lunch night will be held Friday, March 28 ,and a square dance will be called by Carl Geels Thursday, April 10, beginning at 9 am. Admission price for the dance is 50 cents. The annual Holy Communion Sunday for fourth degree Knights and ladies will be Sunday at the 7:30 mass. A breakfast will be served at the K. of C. hall following the mass. Principal speaker will be the Very Rev. Msgr. J. J. , Seimetz. ( It is more important to keep the wrinkles out of your disposition than out of your face.

society Items rox today a puDUcation must be phoned in by 11 a. m. (Saturday 9:30 a.mJ Phone 3-2121 Miss Pat Zehr THURSDAY Past Matrons Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Alma Frisinger, 7:30 p. m. Do Your Best class, Trinity E. U. B. church, church, 7:30 p.m. Bobo U. B. Willing Workers, Mrs. Roman Sprunger, 7:30 p.m. Dutiful Daughters class of the Bethany E. U. 8., Mrs. Francis Howard, 6:30 p. m. Adams County Nurses Association, American Legion, 7:30 p.m. Women’s Guild of St. Luke’s E. and R. church, church basement, all day. Lincoln P.T.A., school auditorium, 7:30 p. m. FRIDAY Little Flower Study, club, Mrs. Barney Wertsberger, after Len--1 ten services. W.S.W.S. of the Bethany E.U.B„ Decatur Hatchery, 9 a.m. rum- ’ mage sale. St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid, Preble, next to Brecht Jewelry store, rummage sale. Monroe Methodist W.S.C.S. former Gerber’s meat market. South 2nd St., 12 noon to 9 a.m., rummage. Eagles Auxiliary, above Pioneer 1 Restaurant, 1- 5 p.m., rummage sale.

SATURDAY W.S.W.S. of the Bethany E.U. 8., Decatur Hatchery, 9 a.m. bake sale. St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid, Preble, next to Brecht Jewelry store, rummage and bake sale. Monroe Methodist W.S.C.S., former Gerbers meat market, South 2nd St., 9 a.m. to noon, rummage. Sunshine Girls, Western Auto, 8 a. m. bake sale. Eagles Auxiliary, above Pioneer Restaurant, 1-5 p.m., rummage sale. MONDAY Pythian Sister Temple, Moose home, 7:3(1 p. m. Needle club after Temple. Evening circle of the Methodist church, church lounge, 8 p. m. Decatur Weight Watchers club, library, 8 p. m. Academy of Friendship, Moose’ home, 7:30 p.m. Research club, Mrs. D. B. Erwin, 2:30 p.m.» Adams county H. R. C., Monroe, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Olive Rebekah lodge 86, 1.0.0. F. hall, 7:30 p. m. Root Twp. H.D.C., Mrs. Robert | Johnson and Mrs. Charles Johnson, 1 p. m. Church Mother's Study club, Mrs. Ray Lehman, 8 p. m. Delta Theta Tau, Mrs. Mel Weisman, 8:30 pm. Immanuel Lutheran PTA, ’ school, 8 p.m. 1 Jolly Housewive H. D. C. of St. ’ Mary’s township, Bobo school, 7:30 p.m. Delta Lambda and Xi Alpha Xi, ' chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, Mrs. Loyd Neal, 8 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY Women's Associates of the First Presbyterian church, church, 8 , p.m. Union township H. D. C., Mrs. Basil Gephart, 1:30 p.m. » Alvin Fiechter, of route one, Craigville, was dismissed Tuesday from the clinic hospital in Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Archbold wrote Monday that they were crossing the Sierra Nevada mountains into the state of Nevada at that time on their return to Decatur from a winter's tour of Mexico and California. RUMMAGE BALE and BAKE SALE at the DECATUR HATCHERY Friday and Saturday BETHANY E, U. B. CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S. Held in the former Gerber Meat Market South 2nd Street 21st and 22nd 21st 12 noon to * p. m. 22nd 9 a. m. to noon.