Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 29 May 1958 — Page 3

THURSDAY, MAY 29. 1958

THE ENGAGEMENT AND APPROACHING MARRIAGE of Miss Judith Kay Keller to Jerry Dee Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williamson of Pleasant Mills, has been announced bv the bride-eiect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jessup, 127 North 16th street Nuptial vows will be read July 11 in the First Christian church by the Rev. Traverse Chandler. A graduate of Decatur high school. Miss Keller is employed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance company, Fort Wayne. She is also affiliated with the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority. Her fiance, a graduate of Pleasant Mills high school, is employed by the Central Soya company.—Photo by Anspaugh.

World War I Veterans' Meet Next Wednesday A meeting for all veterans of World War I will be held at the DAV hall in Decatur next Wednesday at 8 p. m., with noted speakers from the state and national veterans board. AH veterans of the first World War and their wives are invited to attend. The meeting is sponsored by the Anthony Wayne Barracks No. 30 of the Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., and the fourth district of the organization, Jesse Hammond, district commander, stated. Three Fined Here On Traffic Violations George Walters. 74, Fort Wayne was arrested Wednesday for parking iift auto on the traveled portion of highway U. S. 27 six miles north of Decatur. Walters appeared in justice of the peace court to answer the charge, and • paid a fine of $16.75. A charge of excessive speeding was filed against Chalmer E, Miller, 52. Fort Wayne. Wednesday. The state police apprehended Miller on U. S. 27 three miles south of Decatur. Miller paid a fine of $16.75 in justice of the peace court. Robert Mooney, 27. Chicago, was arrested by state police for improper passing on a hill marked with a yellow line. Mooney passed two vehicles on U. S. 27, one and one half miles north of Decatur at the time of his arrest. The driver was taken to justice of the peace court and fined a total of $16.75.

I O' 1 -t-u— *4aMRMrH - Admitted Mrs. Ella Blocker, Geneva; Larry Bollenbacher, Geneva. Dismissed Baby Randy Sheets, Wren, O.; Mrs. C. T. Habegger, Berne; Mrs. Richard Herman and son, Monroe; Mrs. Carl Lehrman and daughter, Decatur; Mrs. Glen Grogg, Geneva. DON’T TAKE A CHANCE TAKE PLENAMINS Smith Drug Co. WOOLEN • SUITS • COATS INDIVIDUALLY STORED 75c each Plus Cleaning Charges KELLY DRY CLEANING 427 N. 9th St. Phone 3-3202

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Calendar items for today’s pubication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30) Phone 3-2121 Miss Pat Zehr THURSDAY Our Lady of Victory discussion group, Miss Hilda Heimann, 8 p.m. Order of Rainbow, annual inspection, Warren, 8 p.m.. Assembly 24, Masonic lodge, 6:45 p.m. for transportation. St. Ann’s Study club, Mrs. Mathias Coffee. 7:30 p.m. Monroe W£.T.U., Mrs. Jack Mcßride, 7:W p.m. St. Ambrose study club, Mrs. Jacob Heimann, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY S Ladies Fireman's auxiliary, Mrs. Roy Steele, 8 p.m. Adams county chorus, Monroe, 7:30 p.m. Junior American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 6 p.m. Junior D.A V. auxiliary. HannaNuttman park, 5:30-7 p.m. picnic. Decatur Weight Watchers club, library, 8 p.m. Junior Women's club, Homestead park, 6:30 p. m. TUESDA Y Gals and Pals H.D.C., Mrs. Harvey Jones, regular time. Happy Homemakers club, Mrs. Paul Erp, 7:30 p.m. Dutiful daughters Sunday school class, Mrs. Gregg McFarland, 7:30 p.m,_ Tri Kappa sorority, Mrs. Denzil Dowell, 234 Limberlost, 6:30 p. m. , * Ladies Aid of the Mt. Victory U. B. church, Glen Knittie, 5:30 p. m. cafeteria supper. Sancta Maria Study club, Mrs. Charles O’Shaughnessy, 8 p. m. Sacred Heart Study club, Mrs. John Braun, 8 p. m. Profit and Pleasure H. D. C., Mrs. Chester Habegger, 7:30 p.m. The Decatur Music House will present pupils of Mary Beth Schumm in a piano and organ recital Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Trinity Evangelical and United Brethren church. Those participating are; Danny Strickler, Elbert R. Schumm, Danny Schroeder, Sonia Schroeder, Melina August, Tommy Bebout, Carolyn Hill, Carmen Black, Marjorie Kolter, Roger Harris, Vicki Neuenschwander, Deatra Riley, Barbara Hall, Karen Kay McElhaney, Susan Mayclin and Sharon Harkless. Glen T. Hoffman, son of Mr: and fell from a scaffold while at work, Mrs. Robert 1 Hoffman, of Geneva, is in the Dukes hospital, Peru. He and broke his wrist, received multiple cuts and bruises and may have suffered internal injuries. Keven Mark Ripley, eight-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ripley, route 3, was chosen “personality child” of the week by the Paul-Dennis studio of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Ripley .will receive an 11 x 14 oil portrait of their son. Leon Grote was admitted to the St. Vincent hospital, Indianapolis, Sunday to undergo hip surgery. His hoom number is 453.

24 ATTEND SESSION AT COMMUNITY BUILDING A total of 24 members were present at the recent meeting of the Suhny Circle Home Demonstration club members which was held at the Preble township community building. Mrs. Erwin Buuck, club president, called the meeting to order, then the club commandments were repeated. The history of the sing of the month was presented by Mrs. William Kruetzman, after which the group sang the song, and the roll call was taken by having the members state "Why I like my club.” The secretary and treasurer’s reports were then read and approved and it was decided to send the two leaders, Mrs, Robert Beery and Mrs. Marvin Conrad, along with the president, Mrs. Buuick, to Purdue in June. Beginning the lessons, Mrs. Roert Clark presented the citizenship lesson, after which Mrs. Milton Kruetzman gave the health and safety lesson, and later, Mrs. Beery and Mrs. Conrad spoke on meat cuts. For all of the members celebrating their birthday anniversaries in May, the “Happy Birthday" song was sung and was followed with the devotions, which were given by Mrs. Walter Hildebrand. Prizes were won by Mrs. Beery and Mrs. Louis Fuhrman, after the meeting had been closed with the repeating of the club prayer. ASSOCIATION AND AUXILIARY HOLD JOINT SESSION The Adams county rural letter carrier's association and auxiliary enjoyed a dinner meeting at The Dutch Mill in Bluffton Saturday evening. Following the dinner, separate business sessions were conducted in which preliminary’plans were discussed for the fourth district convention of the Indiana rural letter carrier's association which will be held a Geneva in October. G.R. Durkin, of Decatur, was named general chairman for this event. Other officers elected are Richard Maloney of Decatur, president; Corwin Newcomer of Geneva, vice president; and Raymond Beer of Berne, secretary and treasurer. The auxiliary named Mrs. Sherman Sfucky of Berne, president, Mrs. lßaymbnd Beer of Berne, vice president; and Mrs. G. R. Durkin of Decatur, secretary and treasurer. Sherman Stucky of Berne entertained the group with colored slides of a recent tour through 10 European countries while very informative narration was provided by Mrs. Stucky.

PSI OTES HOLD MAY SOCIAL TUESDAY The May social of the Psi lota Xi sorority was held Tuesday evening at the Decatur Youth and Community center. Mrs. Jack Heller, outgoing president, was there to welcome the members and their guests. It was announced that the speech and hearing clinic will be held this summer and Miss Judy Locke and Miss Jeanette Hahnert will be the assistant therapists. Miss Sue Petrie and Miss Donna Fosnaugh of Berne will help. A small fry style show started the program for the evening, at which time the announcer was Mrs. Max Ellen Wagner, and the models were Miss Liz Terveer, Miss Janice Anspaugh, Miss Susan Schwartz and Pat Terveer. The styles shown were the fall fashions from the Kiddie shop. Between showings, the children of the Psi Otes presented a program. Miss Nancy Linn sang, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” and played a piano solo; Miss Rita Schwartz sang and tap danced; Miss Claudia Johnson played a piano solo; and Miss Julie Zerkel sang, “Father, We Thank Thee.” Little Kathy Linn presented a fish song; “Catch a Falling Star,” was sung by Miss Lucy Wagner while “Sugar Time” was sung by Kent Reed, who’also played a small guitar. A ballet dance was presented by Sandy Moore; Little Jeff Reed sang “Hound Dog,” with a little “I’m All Shook Up,” included, and he played his brother’s guitar. Jeff Reed’s program ended the program planned by the co-chair-man, Mrs. Larry Anspaugh and Mrs. Wagner. The next meeting of the Psi Otes will be pledge and initiation and will be held in June. Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock, the Tri Kapa sorority will hold a pledge picnic at the home of Mrs. Denzil, Dowell, 234. Limberlost. The members are to note that the picnic will be pot luck. Members of the Junior Women’s department of the Decatur Woman’s club will have a picnic and initiation for their new members, Monday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the Homestead park.

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REGULAR MEETING PRECEDES THREE LINK Tuesday evening, after the members of the Olive Rebekah lodge 86 had conducted their regular meeting at the 1.0.0. F. hall, they retired to the social room, where Three Link business meeting was held by the president, Mrs. Lloyd Ruse. A luncheon was then served by the hostesses, Mrs. George Myers and Mrs. George Kreigh, and crazy bunco was played. Mrs. Robert Judt was the high scorer, while Mrs. Carl Barnett placed and Mrs. Herbert Lengerich was low. MRS. GLENN LEHRMAN ENTERTAINS HDC MEMBERS Members of the Merry Matrons Home Demonstration clpb met recently at the home of Mrs. Glenn Lehrman. The meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs. Louis Krueckeberg, who then opened the session by having the group repeat the club creed. Devotions were given by Mrs. Vincent Wurm, after which the song of the month, “Smiles,” was sung by the women. Taking the floor, Mrs. Otto Boer ger presented the lesson of the month on meat cuts and then stepped aside for Mrs. Ed Gerber, who gave the citizenship report on the state constitution. A lesson on fire hazards and fire prevention was given by Mrs. Wilbert Thieme and the hostess gave the secretary’s report and took the roll call by having the members answer with the explanation of “why L like my club.” After a brief business session was conducted by the club president, the meeting was closed with the group singing the club prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Wurm. The Ladies Aid of the Mount Victory United Brethren church is serving a cafeteria supper at the Glen Knittie home Tuesday evening at 5:30 o’clock. An invitation is extended to the public and the cost will be up to the individual.

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CHAPTER PLANS A JULY PICNIC It was announced at the recent meeting of the Xi Alpha lota Exemplar chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi that the state convention will be held in South Bend October 3, 4, and 5. Tentative plans were also made, at the Wednesday evening meeting which was held at the Elks home, for a picnic at which time the husbands of the members will be the guests. Tht business meeting, conducted by the president, Mrs. Robert Babcock, was opened by the repeating of the opening ritual in unision, after which roll call was taken and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report followed and reports of the various committees were given. Final plans were made for the square and round dance which is to be held June 13 and plans were discussed concerning the July 20th picnic. Mrs. Francis Faurote, incoming president, announced her committees for the coming year. On the social committee will be Mrs. Ralph Hobbs, chairman, Mrs. Paul Hakes, Mrs. Elene Bender, Mrs. Andy Appelman, Mrs. Jqp Hobbs, and Mrs. Charles O’Shaughnessy; program committee: Mrs. Robert Babcock, t chairman, Mrs. John Holthouse, Mrs. Bill Mann, and Mrs. James Allen; ways and means committee: Mrs. Robert Hess, chairman, Mrs. Don Harmon, Mrs. Norman Guard, and Mrs. Robert O'Shaughnessy. Following the committee, the meeting was adjourned with the closing ritual. CHAIRMAN CONDUCTS BUSLNESS MEETING Mrs. Mary Dixon, chairman, conducted the Monday evening business meeting of the members of the Academy of Friendship, which was held at the Moose home, A report was given at the beginhing of the evening on the money project for May and later it was decided by the majority that the June meeting will be held at the Preble restaurant, with a dinner preceding the meeting. All of the members are asked to call their reservations int<j Mrs. Dixon, 3-4543. Mrs. Herbert Fravel, Mrs. Florence Myers, Mrs. Andy Zeser and Mrs. Evelyn Kingsley, hostesses for the evening, served refreshments after the social hour.

COUNCIL MEETING I HELD IN HUNTINGTON A Fort Wayne district meeting of the Indiana Roadside council was i held recently in the court house at | Huntington, with. Mrs. Sophia Diefenbaugh, state vice president and Huntington county president, presiding. Mrs. Rosa Thomson was in charge of the devotions at the session. After reports from various county presidents were presented. Mrs. Diefenbaugh introduced Marion Bugh, state landscape supervisor, who spoke on “how to establish roadside parks, their upkeep and their purpose.” He stated that the public can look forward to vast improvements in both appearance and convenience of these parks. There are 12 under construction at the present time. There were 11 members attending from Adams county. Mrs. R. C. Hersh was named supervisor for Fort Wayne and Mrs. Frank Crist was named assistant. PIANO SOLO OPENS PROGRAM Miss Lydia Kirsch opened the , program of the Wednesday evening meeting of the Ruth and : Naomi circle of the Zion Evani gelicial and Reformed church, I with a piano solo. Next on the I agenda, for the afternoon's meett ing conducted by the leader, Mrs. . Ermal Johnson, was the scripture 1 reading by Mrs. Ferd Litterer. after which meditations were . given by Mrs. Johnson and a re- . sponse was presented by Mrs. Rufus Kirchhofer. A reading was given by Mrs. Joe Rash prior to the topic, “We believe in the Incarnation,” by the leader. Another reading, “Maggie and , Jiggs at the Golden Gate,” was ! read by Mrs. James Baker and > the program was closed with a , prayer and song. j Mrs. Tony Meyer, chairman, i then conducted a business meet- ; ing. There were 11 sick calls and 33 social calls reported during the business period and the : circle decided to have their June meeting a birthday anniversary party and a carry-in dinner at 12 o’clock noon. Each member is to bring a covered dish, own table service and birthday’s pennies. During the social hour, refreshments were served to the 21 members and three guests present, by the hostesses, Mrs. Morris Pingrey and Mrs. Robert Kiess.

Expenses Are Filed By 16 Candidates June 5 Deadline For Candidats To File Sixteen more candidates have filed their expenses at the clerk's office at the court house for expenses incurred during the primary campaign. Richard Lewton, Adams county clerk, issued a reminder that June 5 is the last day these may be filed. The clerk will issue a certificate showing the filing, which will remain a public record for a period of three years. The 16 who have filed recently are: Frank Myers, trustee of Blue Creek township, none; Theodore S. Heller, trustee of Kirkland township, none; Ohis G. Sprunger, truste of Monroe township, none; Roland J. Miller, county commissioner of the first district. $26.95; Floyd B. Hunter, justice of the peace of Washington township, $3.08; L. Luther Yager, joint representative of Adams and Wells counties, $4; Silvan Sprunger, trustee of Monroe township, none: Robert Long, county commission-

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er of the third district, $58.67; Roy L. Price, trustee of Washington township, none: Ralph M. Miller, trustee of Hartford township, $6.70; Lester Robinson, advisory board, of Wabash township, none; Frank Bohnke, county councilman at large, none; Edmund Aumann, trustee of Preble township, none; Wesley G. Amstutz, trustee of Wabash township, none; Glen Bollenbacher, advisory board of Jefferson township, none; Harley J. Reef, county commissioner, of the third district, $63; and James M. Teeple, county assessor, none. Peat Burns On ST. ALBANS, Vt. — — Residents bog fire will set a new record. All attempts have failed to quench the fire in a pit 18 feet long and 10 feet wide which has been flaming since last Thanksgiving. Older burned for one year some 25 years ago.

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