Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 147, Decatur, Adams County, 23 June 1958 — Page 2

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Marilyn Christner Married Recently To David E. Smith Vases of pink and white gladiolis, palms and candelbras graced the aitar of the Monroe Methodist church at the wedding of Mis Mari-1 lyn May Christner and David Engine Smith. The Rev. Willis G.<hart officiated at the double-ring > ceremony performed at 2 o'clock.! June 15. Mrs. Don Baumgartner, j organist, and Don Baumgartner, ■ — __ -■ — -—-. | OVtR 100 YEARS BOWER JEWELRY STORE Decatur - Indiana

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solist. presented nuptial selections before the ceremony and as the couple knelt at the altar. Mr. and Mrs. John Christner, Jr. of Monroe, are the parents of the bride, and the bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. ! Merle Burkhead. also of Monroe. Given in marriage by her fafdhcrr—the—br ide —selected- a—floors | length-gown of chantilly lace and | tulle. The molded bodice of lace ' was fashioned with a mandarin j collar and long sleeves. The bouf- > Tant skirt of tulle and ruffles was | highlighted by scallops of lace, i A fingertip veil was caught to i a French headpiece. She carried ' a Bible topped with an orchid. Mrs. Marvin Taylor, sister of the ■. bride and matron of honor, appearj ed in a light blue ballerina length j gown of chiffon trimmed with a | deep blue chiffon cummerbund. \ She wore a headband to match her ; ensemble and carried a hand bou- -! quet of pink carnations. Little Miss i Vicki Burkhead and Joe Burkhead, i sister and brother of the bride-, j groom, were flower girl and ring - bearer respectively; The flower ■ girl wore a dress identical to the ; matron of honor and caried a bas- : ket of pink carnations. -Rolland Zimmerman served as i best man and Marvin Taylor, Bob "Christner, and Jerry Bovine, cou- ; sin of the bride, seated the guests. For her daughter’s Wedding,

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Mrs. Christner chose a blue dress with white accessories. Mrs. Burkhead also selected a blue dress and white accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of pink roses. Approximately 250 guests attender the reception immediately following the ceremony. Servers included Miss Dixie Smith, Miss Jane Grimm, Miss Pat Leichty,Miss Cecilia Lehman, Miss Jacie Snyder, Miss Doris Bluhm, Miss Carol Haggard, Miss Linda McKean, Mrs. Phillip Barger, Mrs. Dan Ross, and Miss Marie Christy ner. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are graduates of Adams Central high school and the bridegroom is employed by Decatur Industries. The young couple will make their home in Monroe. C.L. of C. HOLDS POTLUCK SUPPER A potluck supper was held for the members of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia, who met Tuesday evening at the C.L. of C. hall. Pinochle, five hundred, and bridge were played and Mrs. William Kohne, Mrs. Dora Cook, and Miss Rose Steigmeyer were awarded prizes. Chairman was Mrs. Gerald Gage and assisting her was Mrs. Fred Baker, Jr. KEN ELIASSON GUEST SPEAKER Ken Eliasson, an exchange student from Goteborg, Sweden, was guest speaker at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kirkland Ladies club. which met at the home of Mrs. Ella Scherry. Mrs. Scherry opened the meeting by play.ng ”1 Can Hear My Savior Calling.’' after which Mrs. Walter Egley led the'singing of the song of . the., month "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." The devotions were given by Mrs. Albert Beineke, and Mrs. John Barger sang "My God and I." Miss Helldee Pinson V., from Ataloga, Veroguos, Panama who is staying with Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith, sang a song and showed a costume from her native country. The 27 members and their six were served refreshments by Mrs. Scherry. Mrs. Beineke, and Mrs. Glen Griffith. MRS. CARL SCHUG OPENS CLUB MEETING The Friendship Village Home Demonstration club members of Blue Creek township met Thursday at the Khnsey school with Mrs. Carl Schug. president, opening the meeting, For her devotions. Mrs. Albert Tinkham read verses from the 10th chapter of Hebrews. The members later sang “Let Call You Sweetheart” under the direction of Miss Donelda Marckel. A reading entitled "Low Calorie Diet” was given Mrs. Harrison Miller, and Mrs. Ivan Fox presented a lesson about selecting meats wisely. Mrs. Norris Riley read the roll call and gave the minutes of last month,s meeting. A continuation of the birthday auction was decided upon and the next-one will be held at the July meeting. All members who had birthday anniversary during the first six months of ths year are asked to donate something or to turn in at least fifty cents. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Harrison Miller. Mrs. Homer Carr. Mrs. Harvey Lawson, and Mrs. Dpllie Bauer. Mrs. E. F. Gase has returned home after spending nine months in Rivera Beach, Fla., and LakeCity, lowa, where she. visited with her children. The Rev. and Mrs. Harold J. Bond and daughter Barbara left this morning for Charelvoix, Mich., where Miss Bond will work at a report fqnddie summer. Rev. and Mrs. Bond will return home Tuesday.

P0L10.... LET’S FINISHTHEJOB! Thus far, poliomyelitis vaccine has reduced paralytic polio cases by 80 percent. But, the job is not yet finished. Millions of Americans have received no vaccine, and millions more have yet to complete the full schedule of three doses. If you and members of your family are among these groups—consult your family physician now. Arrange to finish the full schedule of three doses to obtain maximum protection. If you have not begun the series, do so now in “ order to be protected during the 1958 polio season. Let’s finish the job.

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J USS KELLER FETED T SURPRISE SHOWER Miss" Judy Keller bride elect of Jerry Williamson, was feted with a surprise bridal shower held recently at the home of Mrs. Donald Moser. Upon her arrival, Mis Keller was presented with an orchid mum corsage. Games were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Dave Burdette and Mrs. Earl Williamson, and the Misses Judy Locke, Leah Brandyberry. Jackie James, Luanne Lehman, Mary Jane Smith and Joyce Callow, who in turn presented them to the honored guest. After the games, Miss Keller took her place at the gift table which was decorated with orchid and pink streamers and centered with a bell. Miss Linda Pollock registered the gifts for the honor attendant. Assisted by Mrs. Gene WJliamson, Mrs. Alan Baker, Miss Sharon Kreisher, Miss Jeannine Schultz, and Miss Pollock, the hostess served refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee. The serving table was also decorated with orchid and pink streamers and the cake, the shape of a bell, had Judy and Jerry written on it. Those attending were the Mesdames Don Melching, Dave Burdette, Charles Jessup Earl Williamson, and the Misses Judy Locke, Jackie James, Sandy Strickler, •Luanne Lehman. Joyce Callow, Mary Jane Smith. Mara Dee Strickler, Susie Strickler, Janalle Heller, and Leah Brandyerry. Unable to attend but Sending gifts were Mrs. Dick Hardy, Mrs. Carrel Cole, Miss Susie Heller, and Miss Carolyn Aur\ann. PICNIC TO BE / HELD SUNDAY Z— The annual Adams county Farm Bureau picnic 'will be held at St. John’s grove north of Decatur on U.S. highway 27, Sunday. There will be a carry-in dinner at noon and each family is asked to bring a basket and their own table service. Drinks will be furnished by the Adarns County Farm Bureau Co-op. At 1:30 o’clock the county variety contest will be held, at which time the winners of the various township contests will compete to represent Adams county in the district contest to be held at Wabash in July. Members and friends are urged to attend and encourage the contestant from their township. r. ; p %r. and* Mrs.- Ralph J. Roop have returned home from a week's vacation. While gone they visited Sault St. Marie, Mich., arid crossed the 5.2 mile bridge at Mackinack Bay. On their return home they visited with an uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Parent, Clare, Mich. .... Miss Arta V. Lenhart, of Chicago. formerly of Decatur, visited friends and relatives over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson and son. Ronnie, of Leesburg, Fla., are visiting this week with Nelson’s mother, Mrs. Katharyne Nelson. 217 South Seventh street. Another son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson and son Rickey, of Bloomington, also spent the weekend with Mrs. Nelson: James Nelson, formerly of Decatur, is taking course in manager training for McCrory Stores. Corp. His twin, Robert Nel son is in pre-med school at Indiana University. This is the first time the entire family has been together in five years. The members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of the Monfoe Methodist church will meet Thursday at 1:30 o’clock instead of Wednesday as was previously stated.

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Alice Ann Beer Is Married Sunday To Amos E. Miller, Jr. Nuptial vows were recited by Miss Alice Ann Beer and Amos Earl Miller, Jr.. Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock In the Cross Evangelical and Reformed church. Berne. The Rev. C. A. Schmid, assisted by ’ the Rev. Leon LaCoax. of Poneto. ■ read the solemn vows before an ; altar setting of pink and white dai- j sies, and beauty vases of white i gladiolis. Palms, ferns, and can-: delabra were also part of the altar j decorations and the traditional ■ white satin bows were used to ’ mark the pews. Prior to the ceremony, Mrs. Don Moser presented a half hour musi- . cal which ended with the wedding I march for the processional. Mr. j and Mrs. Don Gerig later sang! several solos and duets, which’ included "Because,” “The Lord’s | Prayer,” and “Crossroads.” Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Beer, Monroe, and Mr. and Mrs. Amos E. Miller. Sr., Bluffton, are the ’ parents of the couple. When given in marriage by father the bride appeared wear-! ing a gown of imported French chantilly lace over net and taff- j eta. Her fitted bodice front, which j was fashioned with a sabrina ’ neckline, was hand embroidered with of sequins and pearls and completed with long sleeves tap- i ering to points over the hands. The very full side panels of the' skirt were of alternate tiers of im- I ported scalloped galoon lace and ' crystal tulle, while the skirt front | was of lace with scallops across ’ the bottom, embroidered with se-1 quins and pearls and ended with a chapel length train. Her three tiered embroidered veil of French illusion fell from a crown of iridescent sequins and pearls. The bride's only jewelry was a single strand of pearls, her gift from the. bridegroom, and she carried a heart shaped: cascade arrangement of white roses and lilies of the valley centered with a purple orchid from w'hich fell white ! and orchid satin strearrfers. A ballerina length gown of white embroidered nylon eyelet over pink taffeta was chosen by the honor attendant, Miss Margaret

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Bixler. The gown featured princess lines find was stylltd with a scoop neckline and cap" sleeves and was accented with A-pmkJaf-feta cum mberbund completed with a large bow and sash in the back of the gown. She wore a matching picture hat of nylon tulle, and white embroidered nylon mitts and carried white and pink painted—daisies in a spring basket made of white satin and lace, trimmed with tulle ruffles and satin bows. The Misses Barbara Steiner, Marica Merriman Donna Cauble, and Ruth Sipe, all friends and classmates of the bride, wore dresses of mint green, orchid, yellow and light blue, respectively, styled identieally to that of the maid of honor. Also matching were their picture hats, nylon mitts, and flower arrangements. All of the attendants wore rhinestone earrings, their gifts from the bride. David Lee Dolch of Portland, dressed in a white jacket and navy trousehs, carried a white satin and ■ lace heart shaped pillow bearing the rings, while little Miss Diann'a Dolch of Decatur and Miss I Cathy Gilbert of Bluffton, were ?me flower girls in identical floor length gowns of white embroidered nylon over aqua taffeta, taffeta cummberbunds with large bows and sashes in the back of the dresses. They wore white and aqua half hats, white gloves and white shoes and scattered pink and white rose petals whieh they carried in white satin and lace baskets. Attired in white dinner jackets and navy blue trousers, Jerry Reaser, of Poneto, served as the best man. while Muri Yoder, Berne. Michael Bauserman, Berne. Don Addington. Keystone, and Harry Marshall, Bluffton, acted as the groomsmen. Seating the guests at the church were John Harvey Augsberger, Berne, Rolland Zimmerman. Decatur, Bob Amstutz, Berne, and Dean Laukhuf. Payne Ohiq. Mrs Beer attended her daughter's wedding in a dress of white imported embroidered nylon tulle underscored with aqua satin and her attire was complimented with white accessories and an orchid. Also wearing white accessories and i an orchid, the bridegroom’s moth- ‘ er chose a blue lace dress for the

wedding. Guests of the couple were greeted in the educational unit of Ute church by the couple immediately following the ceremony. Pink and white were the colors earned out in decorating the tables and room used for the reception. After the cake had been cut, the wedding party seated at the bridal table, and the guests, who were seated at surrounding tables, were served by the Misses Connie Webb, Manon Dolch, Sara BeUe Habegger, Suzanne Edwards, Pat Liechty, Rose Lantz, Lou Ann Reinhard, and Chloe Neuenschwander. Mrs. Enos Neuenschwander was in charge of the reception, Miss Sally Beer cut the cake, Miss Marie Lehman poured the punch, and Miss Barbara Sommer served ice cream. Miss Marilou Uhrick was in charge of the guest register. All of the girls were in formal attire and wore white wrist corsages. June 29 the new Mr. and Mrs. Miller will reside on route 1, Monroe. For the unannounced wedding trip, the bride changed into a light blue lace sheath dress with navy and white accessories and finished her attire with the orchid from her bouquet. Mrs. Miller is graduate of Adams Central. Her husband, who attended Petroleum high school, is an employe of the Dunbar Furniture Co., Berne. Mrs. Louis Staub will be hostess to the Ruralistic Study club members Wednesday at 8 o’clock. Thursday evening at 7;30 o’clock, the members of the St. Anne itudy club will meet at the home of Mrs. Ben Eiting. At 8 o’clock this evening, the members of the Decatur Weight Watchers club will meet at the library. An installation of new officers | and a report on the state convention Bend will be the special features of a meeting of the members of the D.A.V. auxiliary to be at the home Thursday at 8 o’clock. Ice cream, cake. pie. pop, wien- ■ ners, and coffee will be served at the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church's annual. youth fellowship ice cream social to be held Thursday from 6 to 9:30 o'clock.

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Friday at 7:30 o’clock, the members of the Friendship Circle of the Missionary church are asked to meet at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Gallogly. The Pleasant Mills alumni and their families will hold a picnic Sunday at the Pleasant Mills school. There will be a basket dinner at noon. Masonic hall will be the scene of the meeting of the members of the Eastern Star, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Nick Braun will be hostess to theTady of Victory Study club Thursday at 8 o'clock. 8 I At the Adams county memorial hospital. At 10:26 p.m. Saturday, a seven pound, seven and one half ounce boy was born to Karl and Romana Rousseau Fuhrman of route one, Decatur. -♦ Gerald and Ruth Hess Smith of Monroeville became the parents of a nine pound, six and one half ounce girl born at 6:45 p.m. Saturday. An eight pound, 11 ounce baby boy was born to Eugene and Anna Laura Weildler Hirschy of Berne today at 1:30 a.m. A baby girl weighing seven pounds and ten and one half ounces, was born to Arthur and Marietta Weaver Heller of Convoy, Ohio, this mornmg at 2:45 o’clock. Quality Photo Finishings - - ' ■ AD Work Left Before 8:00 p. m. Monday Ready Wednesday at 10 a. m. I Holthouse Drug Ho.