Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 86, Decatur, Adams County, 11 April 1958 — Page 3

J FRIDAY, APRIL 11. 1958

NOBLE GRAND PRESIDES OVER LODGE MEETING At recent meeting of the Olive Rebekah lodge members, the noble grand, Mrs. Frank Liechty, presided over the meeting. During the Tuesday evening session held at the I. 0. O. F. hall, plans were made to serve a supper Saturday evening at 6 o’clock for the Odd Fellows, their candidates and degree staff. Mrs. Guilford Plaster was appointed chairman of the plans. . Mrs. Fred Hancher was appointed delegate, and Mrs. Georgie Kreigh, alternate, to attend the Rebekah assembly at Indianapolis. As a body, the lodge plans to attend the district meeting to be held at Zanesville. The attendance prize was won by Mrs. Mildred Keller. WEIGHT WATCHERS HOLD 400 CALORIE DINNER The Decatur Weight Watchers entertained the Bluffton Weight Watchers Tuesday evening with a 400 calorie dinner party at the C. L. of C. hall. Guests were seated at tables decorated in yellow and white with mnature lacy pastel screen and yellow umbrellas carrying out the thence of April showers. Completing the table decoration, colored doilies were fashioned as peek-a-boo favors revealing the menu and calorie count. High above the tables, a colored umbrella decorated with yellow and green bo*s and streamers diffused the light to lend a soft glow over the candle lit tables.. After a welcoming address, by the president, and general introductions, the doxology was sung and the dinner was served. During the interim between the main course and dessert, the program chairman led a dinner napkin game in whieh all guests participated. Following dessert and coffee, the president introduced the newly elected officers for the coming year, then, proceeded to challenge the Bluffton club to a contest to be concluded July 1. Bluffton accepted the challenge, and the program chairman took charge of the meeting. Finishing the program, planter table pieces also used as decorations during the dinner, were awarded as door prizes. The TOPS good song, next on the agenda*for the evening, was followed with the serving of punch, and a chatting—and—getting acquainted period. The evening was concluded with the president and newly elected president sharing honors in extending a good night, “see you lighter.’’ Paris-Pretty Style Printed Pattern 1 \ /m\ A \ |\\ \ /In i ■Y r (J \ | •*. W, f / \I \ I / \ I „„ SIZES jgf 9023 2-8 Inf Straight from Paris comes the new “Chemise” dress — and see how charming it looks on the young members of the fashion set. Simple to sew, too*— wide pleats, no fitting problems. Two versions —for sun all-seasons. Printed Pattern 9023: Children’s Sizes 2,4, 6, 8. Size .6 takes 2% yards 35-inch fabric. Printed directions on each pattern part. Easier, accurate. Send Thirty-Five Cents (coins) .. for this pattern—add 5 cents for each pattern for Ist-clau mailing. Send to Marian Martin, care of Decatur Dally Democrat Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS with ZONE. SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.

SORORITY HOLDS BUSINESS SESSION Members of the Delta Lambda chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at the home of Hrs. ’ Joe Morris for their business meet- " ing. Mrs. Carl Gattshall, presi--1 dent of the chapter, presided over 1 the meeting which was opened ’ by having the group repeat the 1 opening ritual. 1 At this time,. Mrs. Arthur Burris and Mrs. Dale Death were ap- ■ pointed to the city council and plans were made for the annual founders day banquet to be held at the Lutheran church April 22 at 6:30 o’clock for all of the four chapters of the sorori|y. Mrs. Willis Cook was appointed alternate to the city council while.the other appointments were being made. A paper on home building and planning was presented by Mrs. William Affolder, who said the house should be planned to fit the lawn. After she had elaborated on her viewpoints, the meeting was closed with the closing ritual. Completing the meeting, refreshments were served. MRS. KELLER HOSTESS FOR SORORITY CHAPTER Mrs. Jerome Keller entertained the members of the Xi Alpha Xi chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority recently at the Keller home, beginning the meeeting with the opening ritual, hrrs. Vernon Custer, president of the chapter, conducted a business session. During the session, an election of officers was held. To be installed will be Mrs. Custer, as president: Mrs. James Kane, vice president; Mrs. Francis Howell, secretary; Mrs. Otto Beehler, treasurer; Mrs. Walter Sommers, extension officer; Mrs. Wilford Ray, council representative; and Mrs. George Bair, alternate. “Grooming,” the lesson presented by Mrs. Howell, preceded the closing ritual and social hour. The hostess and Mrs. Martin Weiland served refreshments after the meeting. MRS. KOENEMANN REMEMBERED AT 70 A surprise dinner party, given by Mr. and Mrs. Roland Miller, Nuttman avenue extended, was given in honor of Mrs. Otto Koenemann, 124 Grant street, Easter Sunday. Guests arrived at the Miller home to help Mrs. Koenemann celebrate her 70th birthday anniversary and also to celebrate the birthday anniversary of the host. Those present at the dinner were the Millers children, and Diane; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Doehrman and daughters, Betty and Evelyn; anji Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koenemanri and children Karlann, Danny, Neil and Brenda. Out of town guests Included Ron Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Beltz and children Mary. Ruth, James, Linda, John and Margaret, of Fort Wayne; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koenmann and daughters, Elaine, Connie and Leta of Convoy, Ohio.— — New lower prices on famous Scotts® GRASSSEED Scotts costs less per lawn because you need so , little of this all-perennial, 99.91% weed-free, sure-growing seed. Choose Scotts in the brand that best suits your need. PICTURE® Brand drasa-up lawn sn ■< ft 5i.75.2500 n ft si.st FAMILY* Brand good looks, good wear 250 n n ha lisa „«55.11 PLAY Brand quick, sturdy lawn 125 h ft 5100. 525 M II 54.71 HABEGGER HARDWARE

{ APRIL MEETING AT ; THE KERSHNER HOME The Evangeline Circle members of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church held their April meeting Wednesdty evening at the home of Mrs. Richard Kershner, Conducting the business meeting, the hostess and also circle president, began the meeting by having the group discuss next month’s project. Aftert he plans were made, the secretary and treasurer reports were given. Devotions and the lesson on “Christian Living in Japan,” were given by Mrs. Earl Shelton after Which three new members were accepted into the group. The three include Mrs. Leonard Egley, Mrs. Al Baker, and Mrs. Kenneth Nash. Two suitcases were prepared with toys for child patients at the Adams county memorial hospital and will be delivered by one or more of the members in the near future. A social hour concluded the evening. Assisting the hostess at this time was Mrs. Eugene Morrison. CLOSING MEETING OF HISTORICAL CLUB HELD A noon luncheon was enjoyed by the members of the Historical club Wednesday at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, this being the closing meeting/oK the club year. Table decorations were carried out in spring motif, a floral center piece adorned the speakers table, and potted plants marked each individual place setting. A prayer of thanks was given by Mrs. Edward Miller. Mrs. Roy Price, out going president, was in charge qf the program, which included several numbers by the Pleasant Mills high school quartet with Miss Luginbill, accompanist. Mrs. Sherman Stucky showed pictures on the screen and lectured on a trip she made with her family last year touring Europe, Which was very interesting. Mrs. Cecil Gause was welcomed into the club as a new member. Mrs. Stucky and Mrs. Joe Brewster of Berne were guests. Mrs. Price and Mrs. Robert Garard, co-chairmen, were assisted by the following committee: Mrs. Hersel Nash, Mrs. Homer Bittner, Mrs. Wesley Lehman, Mrs- Delton Passwater, Mrs. Homer Lower, Mrs. Edward Miller, Mrs. Agnes Wright and Mrs. James Borders. Opening meeting of the new year will be Sept. 24 with Mrs. Hersel Nash as president. Members of the Eagles auxiliary are reminded of the district meeting which is to held at Huntington Saturday at 2 o’clock. Any member desiring transportation is asked to call Mrs. Wesley Morris. The Pythian Sisters Needle club meet after Temple Monday night at the Moose home. Hostesses for the evening are Mrs. Delton Passwater. Mrs. Homer Lower and; Mrs. M. E. Hower. Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock, the Bobo community organization will meet at the Bobo school. Ken Eliasson is to be the guest speaker the hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mailand an Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hilpertt. Mrs. Amos Thieme is to be the acting hostess for the Merry Matrons Home Demonstration club meeting which will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Members asked to note change of place. Mrs. C. E. Bell will entertain the Music department of the Decatur Woman’s club Monday evening at 8 o'clock, instead of 8:38 o’clock as previously stated. gmwtr ' _ ---- F When only I the finest 7* will do ... LAY°3 n _E n . g J a Rock of Ages FAMILY MONUMINTI Rock of Ages leadership has been achieved because each Rock of Ages Monument has been fashioned from the world’s finest granite and custom-crafted by the world’s finest craftsmen. Look for the Rock of xfiFtK Ages Seal,. . it’s / KuLR \ your guarantee of I 1 the highest qualiobtainable. Your Rock of Aflei Authoriied Daolor ZWICK’S MONUMENTS PHONES. 3-3603 Cor. 4th & Monroe Sts. Decatur, Ind.

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DEMONSTRATION CLLUB MEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON Thursday afternoon, the Town and Country Home Demonstration club meet at the home of Mrs. Edna Haviland. Following the club creed and collect led by the club president, Mrs. William Meyers, roll call was answered to “How I make my housecleaning easier,” and the song of the month, “When you wore a Tulip” was sung in unison. Conforming with other demonstration clubs, Mrs. Robert Colter presented a lesson on “Duties and Rights of a Citizen.” Other lessons, one on primary elections and a second on home safety, were given by Mrs. William Keller and Mrs. Mark Colchin. respectively. Completing the discussion on the plans for a club outing, which is to be held in the near futre, refreshments were served by the hostess and co-hostess, Mrs. Haviland. A short busfhess session, 'at which reportsw ere given by the various committees and plans were discussed and reservations made, for the founder’s day dinner to be held April 22. was on the agenda for the Epsilon Sigma and Xi Alpha Exemper chapters of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority meeting. After this section of the Wednesday meeting, the cultural program of the evening was held. In connection with the topic, “The House and Home,” the group tored new home including the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chamler Barkley; a home in stratton way, erected by Kenneth Annald; and the model home in Anthony Wayne Meaows constructed by A. J. Faurote and furnished by Groths of Fort Wayne. At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church to be in the church lounge, the hostesses will be Mrs. Virgil Sexton, Mrs. | Erman Johnson, Mrs. R. E. Mar-J shall and Miss Laura Stanley. In reference to Thursday’s article on the reception to be held Sunday in honor of Mrs. T. C. Smith, the Legion auxiliary wishes to make gnown that it i sto be Open to the public. Mrs. Smith’s friends, as well as Legion and auxiliary members are invited to attend the affair, which will be held from 2-4 o’clock at the Legion home. The April meeting for the Northwest school PTA will be held Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock at the school. This will be the night of the art exhibit, the band concert and the election of new office*. James E. Watkins, 18, ol route one,G eneva was arrested in Port- ,’ land on charges of disregarding a stoplight. He will apjkar in city court there Tuesday, Fred Humphrey, Jr., of Bluffton, w’ell known in Decatur, has gone to Coral Gables, Fla., to take advanced studies at the University of Miami, after spending a month in Los Angeles, Calif. He flew home Wednesday to visit with his parents and his sister, Mrs. James Dbnovan and her baby, who are home from Milwaukee until Sun- . day. RTHSJ At the Adams county memorial hospital: Erwin and Louise Heckert Keuneke of Rockford, Ohio, are the parents of an eight pound, ten ounce son born at 12:50 o'clock Thursday afternoon. An eight pound, two ounce son was born to Wilmer and Annie Burger Grote, of Decatur, at 4:05 o’clock this morning. I Plaster and Paint in ONE coat over CRACKED, PLASTER * TEXTUREPAINT LSH I [ ■!: One toa * •» 3-D glvet a beautiful textured S OK finish to masonry, ’A . "o'lboo'**, ar ■V Gal. cracked alootex. HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. •' n '

■Ol fl - fl***< ’ Jag Ijik; F"*’’ '■ » ‘ ' Z ' . r”■ ;. ■ H -•> * MRS. SA VILLA HABEGGER of route 2, announces the engagement of her daughter, Sara Belle, to Robert L. Amstutz, son of Omen Amstutz of Berne. Miss Habegger attended Adams Central high school and is employed at the Decatur Industries. A graduate of Berne-French high school, her fiance is employed by the Berne Ready Mix. No date has been set for the wedding.

Calendar items for today’s pubIcation must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30) Phone 3-2121 Miss Pat Zehr FRIDAY Pleasant Mills band, and choir spring concert, 7:30 p.m. American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p.m. W. C. T .U. of Adams county, Antioch United Missionary church, 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. pot luck supper, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Eagles auxiliary. Huntington, 2 p.m. district meeting, for tran-sportafioh-call Mrs. Wesley Morris. MONDAY Holy Family Study club, Mrs. Richard Jackson, 8:30 p.m. Research annual guest day. Community Center^l'yp.m. Adams Co. Demonstration Chorus rehearsal, Monroe, 7:30 p. m. Civic department of the Decatur Woman's club, Mrs. R. K. McConnell, 6 p.m. Past President's parely, postponed. Music department of Decatur Woman's club, Mrs. C. E. Bell, 8:00 p.m. Pythian Sister Needle club, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. needle club follows. Bobo Community organization, Bobo schbol. 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY _ Loyal Daughters class of the Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. George Hamma, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Amos Ketchum, 2 p.m. Kum Join Us Class of the Bethany E. U. B. church, church basement, 7:30 p.m. Past Madam Presidents club, Mrs. Gerhard Marbach, 8 p.m. Merry Matrons HDC, Mrs. Amos Thieme, 7:30 p.m. Wesleyn Service Guild of the First Methodist church, church lounge, 7:30 p.m. Northwest school PTA, school, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Victor Kneuss, 2 p. m. Local Photographer T o Sta te Con ven tion ■4 Thomas J. Briede, local photographer, has made plans to attend the 1958 convention of the Indiana association of photographers at Indianapolis, April 13, 14 and 15. The three-day convention will feature dealers and manufacturers exhibits, and classes and discussions on industrial photography, color photography, darkroom efficiency, bridal portraiture, imagination in the camera room, and studio management and merchandising. The program includes many famous photographers as guest speakers and discussion leaders. Each photographer attending the convention may submit photographs for the “court of honor” awards which will be given to the best photographs in the commercial, children, adult, transparent oil, heavy oil, and color fields. Stop That Cough URR “OUR OWN” COUGH SYRUP KOHNE DRUG STORE

City Health Board Will Meet Monday The city board of health will meet Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the ■ mayor’s office in the city hall. This will be the regular monthly meeting, which was not held as scheduled last Monday. Members of the board are Dr. John Terveer, Dr. Arthur Girod, Mrs. Walter Gilliom, city attorney John L. DeVoss, and Mayor Robert D. Cole. Union Workers The Union Workers held their fourth meeting at the Immanuel Lutheran school Tuesday. The meeting began with the pledges led by Martin Bleeke. Several songs were then sung by the group, and we had roll call. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Then the treasurer gave a report. The health and safety leader gave a "report and presented us with books to fill out. The recreational leader give us several games to play. We had a demonstration by the leader on the different kinds of knots and how to make them. After adjournment, refreshments were served by Kenny Bleeke and Larry Thieme. Up And At It Members of the Up and At It club met at the Kimsey school Monday evening. Nancy Raudenbush, president, opened and took charge of the meeting. Jane Girod and Brenda Roe led the group in saying the pledges and Nancy Miller led the group in singing. “Ole" Superstitions" was then read by Karen Foor and Bonnie Wheeler. The secretary’s report was given by Karen Foor. Devotions were presented by Carol Wable and the health and safety lesson "was read by Katy Bnmstrup. Carol Wable and Anita Fennig served refreshments at the end Os the meeting. Girl Scouts Brownie troop 460 met Wednesday after school' The meeting opened with the Brownie promise. .We finished making our spring bouquet and sang songs. Wje closed the meeting with the clean-up ceremony. Scribe: Michele Jones Troop 200 met at the Lincoln school recently. We elected new officers. Beth Ann Snider is to be the president, and Sandra Beery, vice president. We went to the library and saw the egg tree. We ■ were making scrapbooks and finished them today. Scribe: Jane Jacobs Girl Scout tfoop 112 held a meet- '• ing Tuesday at the Lincoln school. The meeting was called to order 1 by patrol leader Linda Fulton. We ’ stood and said the Girl Scout promise. Then we took roll call ! and collected the dues. Then we ‘ worked on our badges. Scribe: Janet Winter egg 1 Brownie troop 27 met after school Monday. After collection of dues, we talked about what we had done on Easter. Becky Miller passed out the treat. We then lined up and walked over to the library to see the Easter egg tree. Scribe: Karen Fisher

Civic Music Season Is Ended Thursday Night

The Civic Music association concluded its season Thursday evening by having James Pease, a bass-baritone, give the final performance. Accompanied on the piano by Frank Mertch of Detroit, Rease gave an enthralling two-hour program. prior to intermission, he sang such selections as “Thus Saith the Lord” from “Messiah,” “Lascia chi’to Pianga,’’ from “Rinaldo,” and “Hear Me, Ye Winds and Waves,” from "Scipio," all of which were written by George Frederick Handel; and a combination of nine uninterrupted songs, all of which were written in German by Robert Schumann. The composite of nine songs was composed of selections ranging from light, quick and peppy numbers to powerful numbers with Immense feelings behind them. After intermission, the choice of music on the program seemed to be enjoyed more by the group. o_ — o 20 Years Ago Today o 0 April 11, 1938 — George Coffin, Marion county Republican political leader, dies today. All Scottish Rite Masons will attend Lutz funeral in a body Wednesday. Miss Lois Mann, 18, of Monroe, escapes serious injury when struck last night by automobile. Mrs. Theorore Mason, 26, Linn Grove, dies last night at hospital. Richard Whitney, former president of the New York stock exchange. is sentence to from five to ten years in prison for grand larceny. Miss Mildred Gibson and Vearl Heller are united in Marriage. Former Judge D. E. Smith and san, Richard, yisited here today. They now live at Fort Wayne. Bart France returned to his home at Evanston, 111., after attending the funeral here so an uncle, F. E. France. Semi-Truck Crashes Into Ditch Today A semi-truck driven by Clyde E. Banks, 30, Middletown, 0., swerved off U. S. highway 27 near the Wabash River bridge, twe miles south of Geneva, at 2: If a.m. today and crashed into t ditch. The driver lost control ol the large vehicle and it knocked down ten guard rails and a utility ' pole before coming to a halt or ‘ its side. Damage was estimated a< $2,000 to the truck, which was loaded with fertilizer. Adair Will Discuss Road Program On TV Congressman E. Ross Adair of I Fort Wayne will present a program designed to give information i concerning the federal-state highway program on a television broadcast Sunday evening. This is 1 one of a series, “Report from Washington," made by people in Washington and broadcast over WANE-TV at 6 p.m. The fourth district representative will be presented interview- : ing Paul F. Royster, assistant to I the administrator of the bureau of public roads. Royster is himself a “Hosier” who has spent much of 1 his life in Lafayette and other Indiana towns. Admitted Mrs. Edna Kensinger, Berne; Miss Kathie Fawbush, Decatur; Leßoy Beer, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Dalmus Janes and daughter, Decatur; Mrs. Richard Scheumann and daughter, Decatur; Mrs. Orla Kuhn and son, Berne; Mrs. Richard Marbach and daughter, Decatur; Mrs. Norbert Merkle and son, Ohio City, Ohio: Trade in a good town — Decatur

OPENING DANCE Saturday, April 12,1958 Eagles Park MINSTER, OHIO DANCING from 9 till 12 KARL BEACH & HIS ORCHESTRA Must Bo IS To Be Admitted

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.— —1 Pease, with his rich voice, handsome bearing and dynamic personality, made the songs eome to . life. Finishing with numbers, as “It Ain’t Necessarily So," taken from Porgy and Bess, "Were You There,” and “Gwine tojlebb’n,” with such richness and clarity, it is no wonder that the audience called him back for three encores. * James Pease, originally from Indianapolis, has many relatives around Decatur, including Hugh and True Andrews. His is a familiar figure both here and abroad for his extensive concert tours and appearances as guest soloist with the world’s foremost symphony orchestras. As leading baritone of the New York City Opera company, Pease has won unreserved praise in New York on his fine interpretations of the title roles in various popular operas. Completing this season's concerts the civic association is now preparing for next year's. Beginning Monday, the group will hold a membership campaign so that they will be able to increase the number of members for the coming year. By increasing the membership of the association, the organization feels they will be able to obtain even better performers than they have had in the past. Edwards Studio Authorised Dealer POLAROID CAMERAS & FILMS EAGLES ROUND and SQUARE DANCE Music by Thiele’s Orchestra SATURDAY, APRIL 12 9:30 to 12:30 1 —- - jgj ij fIE { W rwR 2 Mr Windows Doorway* * Porches I ctfJ \ M'los \ Askfor Color Booklet — Choice of Colors! FHA financing. Budget tense KOOL VENT of DECATUR 234 N. 2nd St Ph. 3-2855 or mall coupon for FREE bookie Kool Vent of Decatar 131 N. 2nd St. Decatur, tod. Name Address...•• •”•......... City. State...... "Watch for Grand Opening"