Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 86, Decatur, Adams County, 11 April 1958 — Page 6

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Handicapped Couple Will Marry May 10 Paralyzes Veteran, Armies Girl To Wed CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (UP'—! Bill Bencher, paralyzed from the | hips down, and Bonnie Jean Pflug, born without arms, have : finally set a wedding date. The couple will be married May 10 at the Church of God in. 'Bonnie'S hometown of Means, Ky. "We’ve saved up enough money for the wedding," Bill said “But •' after that, it’s anyone’s guess.” | Bill, a 24-year-old Navy veteran, was paralyzed as the result of a highway accident. Orphaned since childhood, he has been staying with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene’ Buchholz. Bill has been confined to a wheel chair j since October, 1954. His bride-to-be wears an en-i gagement ring around her neck

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and pours coffee with her feet. She was born without arms 19 years ago. Despite her crushing handicap, she has demonstrated an amazing degree of dexterity. "She can even bake a cake,” ' Bill said. By most standards, the couple has little that would evoke happiI ness. But it is never discernable I from their glowing faces. "We're going to settle down in Means,'’ Bill said “We don’t have money for a honeymoon, but we ll be all right." Bill said he hopes to find a job that does not entail much physical labor. "Something like a switchboard ’operator or watch repairman's I helper would suit me fine,” he j said. "There aren't too many jobs I could work at, but I’m sure God will be kind to me.” Bill and Bonnie Jean met last year at the Woodrow Wilson rehabilitation center at Fisherville, Va. Bonnie enrolled at the center Ito study business training. I ‘‘The state has promised to ■ help her find a job,” Bill said.

Warmer Trend Due In Indiana Sunday Drier Conditions Forecast In State By UNITED PRESS A little rain still lingered in Indiana today but forecasts called for drier conditions during the weekend, including a “fair and warmer” trend Sunday. Nice weather Sunday would be welcome to most Hoosiers, who found Easter’s weather left much to be desired and spring slow in wending its way to Indiana. Occasional light rain ,was reported this morning at scattered points in both the north and the south But forecasts indicated it would end by noon and not return at least until Monday. Precipitation during the 24 httors ending this morning included .37 of an inch at Fort Wayne and .02 of an inch at Indianapolis ant South Bend. High temperatures Thursday ranged from 39 at Fort Wayne to 49 at Lafayette. Lows early this morning ranged from 35 at Lafayette to 41 at Evansville. Today’s highs will range from the upper 40s to the 50s, tonight's lows from the mid-30s to around 40. and Saturday’s highs from 50 to 56. The five-day outlcfck called for temperatures averaging 3 to 6 degrees below normal highs of 56 to 69 and normal lows of 36 to 51. It will be a “little warmer” Sunday or Monday and trend to cooler Tuesday or Wednesday. Precipitation will average .20 to 50 of an inch as showers about Monday and Wednesday, the outlook said. Church Donation To Opportunity School The Apostolic Christian church, located on the Adams-Wells county line, has donated $450 to the Vera Cruz opportunity school as the result of a recent church collection. Weekend Revival At St. Paul Missionary The Rev. Wesley Gerig, teacher at the Fort Wayne Bible College, is the evangelist for weekend revival services at the St. Paul Missionary church, two miles east and two miles north of Monroe. Services will be held at 7:30 o'clock tonight and Saturday night, at 9 15 aun. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tom Zehr, formerly of Berne, will be in charge of music tonight. A spund movie, "Boldness in His Presence,” will be shown Saturday night, also a trumpet trio from Fort Wayne will offer special mus-' ic. The Rev. Robert R. Wech, | pastor, invites the pubic to at- j tend. Rural Churches UNION CHAPEL EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Lawrence T. Norris Pastor “We’welcome every one to worship with us always”. 9:30 Sunday School. Warren Nidlinger Supt., Rolland Gilliom, Ass't. ■-y : —10:20 Worship Service. "Evening Services” 7:30 Worship Service. "Wednesday Evening” „ 7:30 Prayer Meeting. Omer Merriman. leader. "April 14th 7:30 Council of Odministration meeting at the Trinity E. U. B. Church Decatur. All members are expected to be there. RIVARRE CIRCUIT Huber Bakner, pastor Mt. Zion 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 am., class meeting. 7 p.m., Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p.m.. worship service. 7 p.m., Wednesday, prayer and praise service. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, the Ladies Aid will meet in the home of Mrs. Louise Bunner. ML Victory 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., worship. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, prayer and praise service. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 19, the Gospel Words and Music personnel will be presenting a program. There will be singing by the Melody Sisters and preaching by Rev. William L. Rosenberry. Pleasant Grove 9:30 afen., Sunday school. 10:30 a.m., class meeting. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, prayer and praise service. An hour in worship will help a week of work. We invite you to our services. There are Sunday school classes for all ages. Come and "bring the family. MT. TABOR METHODIST George D. Christian, pastor Morning worship, 9 a m. Church school, 10 a.m. Midweek service Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

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common sense that is, would have expected the Hebrew race to survive, much less to overspread the earth, still less to contribute to the world as they have. What became of the Hit-

tites, Hivites, Jebusites, Hurrians, all the miscellaneous hodge-podge of tribes and "nations” (mostly no bigger than Texas counties) that filled what we now call the Middle East? Dead and buried and their languages with them. And of all that mess of scrambling little peoples, one of the smallest and least promising wag none other than the people who —before they rose to the dignity of being “a People”— were at the very bottom of the heap. "Yew Shall Ramambar” You can’t get farther down than slavery. That is where the Israelite nation started, or if you like, that was where it was before it started. You might think that as their astonishing history rolled on, and they took a dignified place in an ancient world, — you might think they would like to forget their exceedingly low origins. Some did, no doubt, forget all about It But their prophets and their great men remembered. It was written into their Law: "You shall remember that you were a servant in the land of Egypt.” The Ten Commandments begin: "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of . . . the land of bondage.” What was the point of remembering those grimy days in Egypt? One reason was by remembering from time to time, they would be more thankful for the safety, the prestige, the luxuries even, which they later came to enjoy. Divine Deliverer The other thing the Hebrews were taught to remember, another reason for remembering their long slavery years, was that God delivered them. They did not deliver themselves, they had no powerful tr'wods among the nations. Nobody fought to set them free, they did not raise a hand on their own behalf. They just walked out. Without getting ahead of our story, we can recall .that the entirt exodus' from Egypt is set forth as God’s doing. So when the Israelites thought back on their past, their not only humble but rather horrible beginnings, they were expected to be grateful to God for taking them out of there. It can be so with us. Even a poet who lived before Christianity could , make one of hia heroes say, after a terrible shipwreck, "Perhaps one day it will be a pleasure to remember even this.” And a Christian can say far more. Every trouble we have had, every disaster we have survived, every danger passed, every humiliation and hardship endured,—if we have come but of it with a Christian spirit, will make us all the more grateful to God. “Ums of Advorslfy” Some people's only university is adversity; the "University of Hard Knocks." "Sweet are the uses of adversity,” said a poet once. Adversity is not sweet, and no one should pretend to like it. But its uses are many. Besides the two already mentioned, a heightened appreciation of present blessings, and a sense of gratitude to God our Father, let us set down a third: The capacity tor sympathy. There were many minority groups tn the Hebrew nation, from their first days to their last They would always be tempted to treat those minorities,—people of a different race and background—with contempt. They would consider them fair game tor exploitation. They would tolerate them only as sec-ond-class citizens. But one of the main good uses they could make of their memories of slavery, was not to despise minority groups, the helpless men and women on the fringes of society. So it is today. There is not a race in the world that did not have a lowly, even savage background. No people was ever born civilizzed, no people was ever born powerful Any nation that forgets its own small beginnings is on the way to fatal pride. MT. PLEASANT METHODIST Georg* D. Christian, pastor Church school, 9:15 a m. Morning worship, 10:15 a m.

Taylor University Quartet At Monroe The Taylor University quartet will appear at the Monroe Methodist church Sunday evening at 7:30 ■ o’clock. The group presents the gospel by both singing and preaching and is composed of Gary Forbes, first tenor from Angola; Byron Fox, second tenor from Berne; John Okesson, baritone from Jamestown, N. Y. and Larry Fuhrer, bass from Auburn. AU members Os the quarteUare students at Taylor and have had experience in the field of Christian service. The public is invited to attend this service. Rural Churches WREN CIRCUIT E.U.B. CHURCH A. N. Straley, Pastor' Bethel: 9:30 a m. Morning Worship. Sermon: “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.” 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. Lesson: “God’s People In Bondage. Wood Chapel: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Sermon: "Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” No evening services in our churches due to the Group Rally at the Van Wert Trinity E.U.B. Church in the evening. Thursday, April 17: Bethel: 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Wood Chapel: 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Youth Fellowship. ' T "" BERNE CIRCUIT < UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST D. C. Johnson, Pastor Apple Grove 9:30 Sunday School. 7:30 Evening Worship. 8:00 Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting in charge of Mrs. Ella Urich. Winchester 9:00 Sunday school. 10:00 Morning Worship. 7:30 Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting in charge of Miss Esther Hirschy. ■ ■■■ — See you in church Sunday. ANTIOCH LUTHERAN U. L. C. A. Hoagland Robert I. Witenack, pastor Russell Jones, Sunday School Su- ■ perintendent. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages — Lesson God’s People in Bondage.” 10:30 Worship Service — The Sacrament of Holy Communion wiU be served. This wiU be the first communion of the members of the confirmation class. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. United Lutheran Church Women will meet at the home of Mrs. Al Trosin. Leaders will be Mrs. Raymond ' Saalfrank and Mrs. Ben Ruhl. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice at the Cthurch. SALEM EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED CHURCH H. E. Settlage, Minister R. F. D. Decatur 9:00 Sunday School. Classes for all age groups. ' 10:00 Worship Service. Sermon, “My Lord and my God.” Wednesday 7:30 Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. Saturday 10:00 Childrens Choir Rehearsal. , i PLEASANT MILLS METHODIST' Billy J. Springfield, Pastor Church School 9:30. - Worship Service 10:30. M. Y. F. 6:00 Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 Prayer Meeting. SALEM METHODIST Billy J. Springfield, pastor Worship Service 9:30. Church School 10:30. Prayer Meeting 7:30 Wednesday. PLEASANT MILLS BAPTIST Chas. O. Masten, Pastor .. 9:30 a m. Sunday School. . Lowell Noll, S. S. Supt. Read Mark.., MONRE METHODIST CHURCH Willis Giehert, Minister 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Church School. 7:30 p.m. Special — Taylor University Varsity Quartet. Wednesday 4:00 L.T.L. 6:30 p.m. Junior & Youth Choir. 7:00 p.m. Youth Prayer Meeting 7:15 p.m. W. S C.S.. Book Study. 8:15 p.m. Adult Choir. Friday 7:30 pm. Church School Training Course. ST. PAUL MISSIONARY CHURCH Robert R. Welch, Pastor Friday 7:30 Revival service. Rev. Wesley Gerig speaking. Saturday 7:30 Film — "Boldness in His Presence". Special music with a trumpet trio from Fort Wayne. - Sunday 9:15 Morning WorshipRev. Gerig. 10:15 Sunday School. - • i 7:00 M.Y.F. Service. 7:30 Evening Service — Rev.

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Gerig. Wednesday 7:15 Choir Practice 7:30 Prayer and Bible Study. Everyone is Welcome. ST. LUKE EVANG. AND REF. CHURCH HONDURAS Louis C. Ministerman, Minister 9:30 Church Service. Sermon “Maintain the Glow”. 10:00 Sunday School. 7:30 Youth meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Rupp will show pictures of Alaska. Devotions: Olin Moeschberger; Games: Joan Brown, Barbara Engle Refreshments: Dorphus Shlickman. , Thursday, All-day Womens Guild. Leader: Mrs. Ivan Heare. Hostess: Mrs. Charles Schnepp. Stucky Furniture Co. 30 Years of Continuous Business MONROE, IND. Habegger Builders & Supply, Inc. Berne, U. S. 27 North Phone 2-2636 Complete Building Service Decatur Equipment, g| Inc. MHlway 27 North Sales and Service Phone 3-2904 Kenny P. Singleton, Distributor of MARATHON GAS Fwl OU. V.E.P. Motor OU. Lubricants Farm Service Decatur Phone 3-447$ CORSON DURACLEANER We Clean Ruga, Carpeta, and Upholstery In Home. No Shrinkage or Fading. NatT. Advt. Phone 3-222$ No. 6 Homestead. Decatur, Ind. I i BOWERS Jewelry Store BEAVERS OIL SERVICE Dependable Farm Service Phone 3-2705 Kelly’s Dry Cleaning Laundry and Furriers Agency for Slick’s Laundry Phone 3-3202 427 N. 9th St. Across from G. E. STOP BACK NEWS STAND Across from Court House • Hobby and Craft Materials I • Magazines and Newspapers I ■■■■■■■■■■nmMmmmummmmuimmmßmMmmm j S&e S&ne “Quality Footwear” 154 No. 2nd Decatur, Ind. i ■■■BMIIMWUiMBMMIBMMam Habegger Hardware 'The Store Where Old-Faahloned Courtesy Prevails** 140 West Monroe Phone 8-3716 STIEFEL GRAIH CO. PURINA CHOWS BEEDB — FERTILIZER Baby Chlx Check-R-Mlxlng REAL ESTATE—INSURANCE The Decatur Insurance Agency Est. 1887 Bob Heller, Agent Heller Bldg. Decatur, Ind. Miller's Grocery Groceries, Fresh Fruit, r Vegetables, Meat, Ice Cream 937 N. 2nd St. Ph. 3-3307 The second best la never —good as the beat. Try Our Ready-Mix Dial 34561 Decatur Ready - Mix Inc. A

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St. John Evang, and Ref. Church ’ Vera Cruz I Louis C. Minsterman, Minister 9:30 Sunday School. 10:30 Church Service. Sermon “Maintain The Glow.” 7:30 Youth Meeting at St. Luke. I Tuesday 7:30 Womens Guild meets. . | Leaders: Ruth Gottschalk, Mrs. i Robert High, Mrs. Howard Nussbaum, Mrs. A. Wittwer. ’ Hostesses: Mrs. L. Gottschalk, Mrs. Wm. Jdray, Mrs. Roy Meyers, Mrs. Alvie Beer. Three Great Days Rev. J. R. Meadows 1 There are three great days in a person’s life that are so important so far-reaching in their influences and have so muth to do; with the making of character and destiny that if these three days can be made right all the days of life will be right. These three, the > greatd ays in a person’s life, are yesterday, today and tomorrow. And we believe in Christianity because it, and it alone, can solve the problems of these three days. Christianity gives pardon for the The First State Rank DECATUR. IND. ESTABLISHED 1888 MEMBER F.D.I.C. ADAMS COUNTY Farm Bureau Co-op Everything *in Farm Supplies Berne - WQliams - Monroe Pleasant Mills - Geneva Decatur Music House Wurlitaer Pianos, Orgsns Sales - Instruments - Service Sheet Music - Records 136 N. 2nd St. Phone 3-3353 KODAK FINISHING , " PORTRAITS FORMAL and CANDID WEDDINGS Edwards Studio PRICE MEN’S WEAR QUALITY CLOTHING for MEN and BOYS 111 N. 2nd St Phone 3-4115 LAWSON Heating - Plumbing Ah* Conditioning Appliances Sales and Service Phone 33626 West Monroe St. Zwick Monuments >ls W. Monroe St DOWNTOWN Phone 3-3603 for Appointment Freon's Poultry Market Fresh Dressed Poultry Fresh Eggs — Free Delivery Phone 3-3717 Kocher Lumber & Coal Co. The Friendly Lumber Yard Phono 3-3131 149 N. 2nd St Phone 3-3614 t Vwwr Rexall Drug Store SMITH DRUG CO. ■■ $ I

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‘ sin of yesterday, peace to the trouI bled spirit today, and power .to resist temptation and fight the ■ battle and carry the burden toI morrow through Jesus Christ our | Lord. Therefore let us be in our place of worship next Sunday and lend ; our aid in the great battle against sin, and winning souls for Christ. „ This WeekLs , THIS WEEK’S BIBLE VERSE “Jesus Christ, ,the same yesterday and today, and forever.” — Hebrews 13:8. Sherman White & Co. SET IN STATION 904 W. Adams St. CREAM - EGGS - POULTRY R. O. Wynn Phone 3-2636 PARKWAY 66 SERVICE 13th A Nuttman Ave. Washing - - Lubrication Wheel Balancing Call For and Deliver Phone 3-3682 Steels ySJIfURNITURI CO. I «-* D6CATUR IM4M INDIANA JAMES JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHER Candid Weddings, Portraits. Commercial. Baby and Confirmation 110 So. 10th St. Decatm Maier Hide & Fur Us Dealer In All Scrap Metal. Telephone 3-4410 710 Monro. St > "' 1315 W. Adams Phone 3-2971 goimlmm n«« CLARK W. SMITH ADAMS COUNTY TRAILER* SALES, Inc New and Used Trailer* Decatur, Ind. GERBER’S ’ SUPER MARKET Home Killed Pork A Beef Groceries and Produce 622 N. 13th Street Rose Hill Dairy, Inc. EUY THE GALLON AND SAVE 351 N. 10th St. Decatin I . ■ .'J'. Roop’s Homs Store Washington St. FRESH MEATS A GROCERIES Phone 3-3619 SMITH PURE MILK CO. Your Local Milk Merchant Grade “A” Dairy Products 134 S. 13th at Adams