Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 275, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1958 — Page 3

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 195*

MISS BETSY BURK IS GUEST SPEAKER AT P.T.A. Miss Betsy Burk was the guest speaker at the November meeting of the Northwest parent-teacher association, held Thursday evening at the school. Preceding Miss Burk’s talk, the Rev. Paul Parker, minister of the Nuttman Avenue U. B. church, read the 103rd Psalm and gave a short Thanksgiving prayer. Mrs, Arthur Beeler presided at the short business meeting. She announced that a total of 233 members are in the Northwest P.T.A. at the present time. Robert Kiess, safety chairman, reported on the city council’s action in having the Dayton Avenue railroad crossing guarded. This crossing has been a source of concern to the parents since the children are forced to cross with little protection provided. It was also reported that a primary typewriter has been ordered. This is a special typewriter for use by primary teachers; it is equipped with type the same size as the type in the children’s textbooks. Miss Burk opened her narration by describing the beginnings of the American Field Service. It began during World War II as an embulance service and then continued after the war since they felt it important to carry on this .type of ‘ friendship mission’’ for better understanding between the countries of the world. She introduced ,the audience to her family in Germany by giving a brief background of each member—Dr. Schmidt, Mrs. Schmidt, Barbara, and Peter. She also told about their home in Beckum, whose principal industry is cement manufacturing. Her description of her trip from Montreal to Europe was very interesting. Also interesting were the differences noted between Germany and this country. She related her trips to visit bara and Peter’s schools. She also spoke of the things the German girls are interested in, including Elvis Presley. She verbally took the P.T.A. members on her trip on the Rhine River, to the castles they visited, the summer resort island, Nordenwey, and their trip to the capital at Bonn. She emphasized that the people of Beckum are particularly interested in culture, setting aside $lO,000 every year for cultural activities, such as.ooncerts. etc. Her last three days were spent in Bremen, where they were entertained by the American consul. On the trip home they could “brush up" on the language of their summer home in order to better impress their family at home. She closed with the American Field Service motto: “Walk together, talk together, O ye peoples of the earth. Then and Only then will'ye have peace.” v The fifth grade chorus sang tyo Thanksgiving selections’. “Come, Ye Thankful People, Cfome” -and “Now Thank We All Out Gpd.’" 1 ’ ■ - *tr« «« « * tetra te Mis

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They were under the direction of Paul Liechty, Northwest music int structor. ' An exhibit of the art work of the • pupils of the Adams county art as- ; sociation were displayed in the halls of the school. The next meeting will be December 11, which will be the annual Christmas program presented by the pupils of the school. CAPACITY CROWD ATTENDS MEETING A capacity crowd attended the November meeting of the Lincoln P.T.A. Thursday evening which featured an excellent musical program by the newly organized “Mothers Singers.” The program honoring all of the mothers of the Lincoln school opened with an invocation pronounced by the Rev. Hazen Sparks, pastor of the First Methodist church. The group was then led in the pledge of allegiance by Judge Myles F. Parrish, president of the Lincoln P.T.A. Leo Feasel, a member of the the character and spiritual committee gave the monthly P.T.A. meditation about the. Thanksgiving season. Vernon Affolder, chairman of the budget committee, presented the year’s budget which was approved by the group. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Hollis Bonifas, P.T.A. secretary, and were approved. David C. Kaye, P.T.A. treasurer, gave a detailed report of the recent fall festival, and reported that the proceeds this year exceeded all previous years and that a complete report will be given at the next meeting. The meeting was turned over to John Richard Eichhorn, program chairman, who introduced the group to the “Mothers Singers” and announced the program for the evening. Mrs. J. Clark Mayclin and Mrs. James Webb are the co-chairmen of the “Mothers Singers” group and presented the following program: Group singing, with Mrs. Myles F. Parrish, accompanist. They sang “Back Home Again in Indiana," “Shine on Harvest Moon,” “My Buddy,” and “There Are Smiles," under the direction of Mrs. Clint Reed. Vocal solos by Mrs. Clint Reed, accompanied by Clint Reed on the guitar were next. She sang “When You Remember Me,” ’‘Bonnie Wee Lassie,” and “I’m a Wayfaring Stranger.” A piano duet was given by Mrs. Jerold Lobsiger and Mrs. Ferris Bower and the Mothers Singers with Mrs. J. Clark Mayclin as director and Mrs. Jerold Lobsiger as accompanist, sang, “Oh Suzanna.” “If I had My Way,” and “Oh, What A Beautiful Morning.” Group Singing was led by Mrs. Clint Reed and included “Over the River,", and’‘Prayer of Thanksgiving.” Members of .the Mothers Singers Wyiiam Brown, Mrs. Dqn (jachran, Mrs Kenneth Singletoy,, StrsMylts F. Parrish, Mrs. VernVtf Afftlder, Mrs. Jerold Lob-1 > * ■ ■y SMh ~ f if tww «ee te *e «w

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Sue Annette Akers Married Recently To Billy Snyder The Walnut street Church of the Brethren at North Manchester, was the scene of the double ring ceremony which joined in marriage Miss Sue Annette Akers and Billy Lee Snyder. The Rev. N. F. Richards officiated for the Saturday evening ceremony. An altar arrangement of white mums and candelbra graced the front of the church. The tall tapers were lighted by the twin brothers of the bride, Mark and Michael Akers. Mrs. Joseph Long presented a program of organ selections before the appearenceofthe bride, and “O Perfect Love” during the ceremony. Parents of the newlyweds are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Akers and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Snyder, all of Huntington. Escorted along the white carpeted aisle on the arm of her father, Miss Akers was lovely in a gown of peau soise designed along princess lines. The bodice was highlighted with a V-neckline of re-embroidered alencon lace jeweled in seed pearls. Detailed with a bustle back, the bouffant skirt featured handmade roses and a chapel length train. From a headpiece of alencon lace embroidered in seed pearls, fell her fingertip veil of illusion. White gardenias formed her bouquet which was streamered with white satin ribbons. siger, Mrs. Charles Chew, Mrs. Norman. Koons, Mrs. James Webb, Mrs. Kenneth Watkins. Mrs. Norman Steury, Mrs. Jack Heller, Mrs. Richard K. Parrish, Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. Clint Reed, Mrs. Earl Geyer and Mrs. J. Clark Mayclin. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Sparks and refreshments served by the hospitality committee. It was announced that the Christmas program, undqr the direction of Miss Helen Haubold, will be presented December 18 in the Lincoln school auditorium. MRS. JOE HUNTER IS RECENT HOSTESS Mrs. Joe Hunter entertained she members of the Decatur Home

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Miss Margene Abbott was the maid of honor and bridesmaids were Miss Norma Lockhart and Mrs. Robert Hammel. They wore identical dresses of royle blue velvet in sheath styling. Net overskirts in the same shade topped the skirts. With the gowns, that were styled with sabrina necklines and brief sleeves, the attendants wore matching bow headpieces and carried lavender chrysanthemum bouquets in a colonial arrangement. Best man was Richard Nicholes and ushers were Kieth Gross, Dari Caley, and Dalton Magis. The mother of the bride selected a two piece silk dress in a taupe shade. With it she wore brown accessories and a corsage of brown cybidium orchids. Pale aqua wool fashioned the ensemble worn by the bridegroom’s mother. She selected black accessories and a corsage of pink cybidium orchids. At a reception which was held following the ceremony, guests were served from a table which was decorated with blue and white, by Mrs. Dari Caley, Miss Charlotte Briggs, Mrs. Donald Brown, Miss Carol Tracy, Miss Linda Lindamuth, and Miss Roberta Akers. Both Mr. and Mrs. Snyder were graduated from Huntington high school and the bride attended Indiana University. The bridegroom received a bachelor of science degree from Ball State Teachers College and is branch manager of the Decatur office of the Budget Loan Corporation. They will reside at 640% Third street, Decatur. Demonstration club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Liste", president, presided during the business session. Roll call was taken, with each member present telling of something for which she was thankful. Mrs. Curl Barnett presented the health and safety lesson and the citizenship lesson on public welfare was given by Mrs. Frank Crist. “Attitudes About Ourselves” was the lesson topic presented by Mrs. Frank Bohnke. History of the i song of the month, “The Beauty of the Earth,” was given by Mrs. Henry Adler. Members elected to hold all lu-j ture meetings at the C. L. of C. hall. A Christmas party will be held at the same place December

17, with a 6 o’clock dinner and a 50 rent gift exchange. TAn election was held with Mrs. Joe Hunter emerging as the new prekident. Vice president and secretary and treasurer respectively, are Mrs. Frank Bohnke and Mrs. Frank Crist. Assisting Mrs. Crist will be Mrs. William Kohls. First leader is Mrs. Ralph J. Roop and second leader wfUbe Mrs. Charles Beineke. Alternates are Mrs. O. K. Baker and Mrs. Lloyd Ruse. After the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Frank Crist. Oran Schultz and Miss Iva Gilpen. HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS IS TOPIC AT MEETING Holiday flower arrangements was the lesson theme used by Mrs. John Floyd for the meeting of the members of the Rose Garden club. Mrs- Joseph Hunter acted as hostess for the group. Opening the meeting with the group reading the collect, Mrs. EYank Chist continued by giving the pledge to the flag. Mrs. Floyd presented her lesson using drift wood, candles, and greenery, and roll call was taken. Twenty ladies answered by giving a Thanksgiving thought. A report on the N. E. district was given at which time a red bud tree was awarded the Decatur club for its work on roadside beautification. The Rose Garden club will hold its annual Christmas party December 9 at the Monroe Methodist church, with a 50-cent gift exchange. Reservations are to be made with Mrs. Members are asked to remember that a goodwill bag will be filled at this meeting. Mrs. Bert Haley reported on a ! new book which is now on sale and Mrs. Richard Mailand was presented with one of the arrangements as a door prize. Mrs. George Sprague had charge of the entertainment, with prizes going to Mrs. Bert Haley and Mrs. Clem Kortenber. An auction was held after which the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Ralph Roop, served refreshments to the group. MRS. THIEME LEADS DEVOTIONS AT MEETING Mrs. Norvin Thieme presented the devotions at the Tuesday evening meeting 1 or the Merry Matrons Home Demonstration club members who met at the home of Mrs. Edward Marbach. Mrs. Louis Kruckeberg opened the meeting with the club repeat- i ing the club creed, after which the devotions were given by Mrs. Thieme. A lesson on mental health was given by Mrs. Ervin Fuelling and Mrs. Otto Boerger and Mrs. ! Lewis Sheets gave the history of the song of the month. Members i later sang, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Following the health and safety lesson on diabetes given by Mrs. Wilbert Thieme, roll call was taken by Mrs. Glen Lehman with 17 members answering by telling something for which they were 1 thankful. A motion was made to give a gift to the Vera Cruz opportunity school for Christmas. The next meeting will be a Christmas exi change to be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Thieme. The meeting was closed with the club prayer and Mrs. Norvin Thieme led the group in games. Refreshments were served to the members and six guests by Mrs. Marbach, Mrs. Norvin Thieme, and Mrs. Richard Marbach. Mrs. Herman Franz was welcomed as 1 a new member. MONTHLY MEETING IS HELD AT SCHOOL she regular monthly meeting of the Gals and Pals Home Demonstration club was held Tuesday at the Pleasant Mills school. Besides i the twenty one members present, two visitors, Mrs. Robert Everett and Mrs. Tpm Bays, answered roll i call. For an opening, the club collect : was read in unison and the njem- : bers sang the song of the month

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under< the direction of Mrs. Earl Geyer. Mrs. Gordon Suman was in charge of the business meeting and' held a for the criming year. Newly elected officers for 1959 are Mrs. Gordon Suman, president; Mrs. Russell Watkins, vice president; Mrs. Bill Workinger, secretary; and Mrs. Marvin Watkins, treasurer. The club decided to have a dinner party and Christmas exchange next month with the revealing of secret pals at that time. A citizenship lesson on how the local government obtains its funds and the school corporation were given by Mrs. Zelma Buettner. Mrs. Jack Raudenbush was awarded the door prize and refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Vernon Hirschy and Mrs. Ted Eady. REFORMED CHURCH CIRCLE MEETS AT CHURCH The Ruth and Naomi Circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church met recently in the soial room of the church, for their regular meeting. Mrs. Rufus Kirchhofer, who was leader for the afternoon, opened the meeting with scripture and a prayer. Foilowing the prayer, the group sang “Bringing In the Sheaves.” Mrs. Edgar Kiess played a group of piano numbers, and a book review on “The Kingdom Beyond Castle” was given by Mrs. Ermel Johnson. Mrs. Kirchhofer closed the program with group singing. At the business session, which was conducted by Mrs. Tony Meyer, a report was made of 13 sick calls and 48 social calls for the month. The next meeting will be held December 17, in the church, for a carry-ih-supper and a 50-cent gift exchange. During the social hour, refreshments were served to 20 members and one guest by Mrs. Elmer Lautenschleger, Mrs. Clara Meyers, and Mrs. Jennie Gehrig. DECATUR GARDEN CLUB MEETS TUESDAY EVENING The November meeting of the Decatur Garden club was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Amos Ketchum. Mrs. William Kohls and Mrs. G. Remy Bierly w-=re hostesses. I Und**r the leadership of Mrs. Wesley Lehman, the business meeting was conducted. Reading of the club collect opened the meeting and the verse of the month was read, followed by roll call. Eighteen responded by naming their favorite tree. A report on the N. E. district convention which was held recently in Fort Wayne, was given by Mrs. N. A. Bixler. A lesson on the of trees was given by Mrs. William Kohls, after which a tree contest was held with Mrs. Henry Heller as winner. During the social hour, refreshments were served by the co-hos-tesses and Mrs. Robert Garard was awarded the door prize.

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XI ALPHA IOTA HAS DINNER MEETING A progressive dinner was held recently by the Xi Alpha lota chapter. Members met at the home of Mrs. William Mann for cocktails then proceeded to Shannon’s Restaurant, where the main course was served. After a turkey dinner, members were taken to the Robert Babcock home for dessert. Deane Dorwin was the guest speaker and presented the topic of scholarships. After the talk, the members held a dicussion about the subject. Mrs. Robert O’Shaughnessey was awarded the door prize, a table centerpiece fashioned by Mrs. Norman Gauard. A short business meeting was held and the dues were collected, after which the meeting was adjourned. JOURNAY HOME IS * SCENE OF MEETING Church Mothers study club numbers held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the home ot Mrs. William Journay. Devotions were taken from Psalms and given by Mrs. Hazen Sparks. Members were reminded by Mrs. Journay that the homemade gifts for the Christmas gift exchange cannot exceed 50 cents. The party will be held at the home of Mrs. Clarence Hook. Mrs. Don Cochran gave the lesson from Parents magazine. She selected the topic, “Stick Up For Your Children.” Mrs. Lowell Noll reviewed the Christian Home. Hostesses for the 15 members and one guest were Mrs. Ray Lehman, Mrs. Edward Summers and Mrs. Dick Garner. GROUP SINGING OPENS MEETING Group singing of the song “We Gather Together,” opened the Tuesday evening meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Pleasant Mills Methodist church. Devotions and the lesson were given by Mrs. Charles Morrison, after which a business meeting was conducted by the -president, Mrs. Clyde Jones. Plans were made to send S2O as a Christmas gift to the Neighborhood House in Fort Wayne, A sls offering was collected for the week of prayer and self-denial. Miss Patty Johnson was a guest at the meeting which had ten members in attendance. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Laurence Ehr s a m and Mrs. Billy Springfield. FAMILY SUPPER IS HELD BY CLUB < J Members and fa.mlliei of the” Kirkland Women's Christian Temperance Union met recently at the Antioch fellowship house with a carry-in supper as the special feature. Following the meal, the meeting was opened by Mrs. John Mishler. Miss Alice Carper gave the devotion and a Thanksgiving prayer. A

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violin solo by Joe Baumgardner, accompanied by Mrs. Dorotha Shady, was next and to complete the program, a film was shown. To close the meeting, the group formed a circle and sang “Blest Be Die Tie That Binds.” Mrs. Flo Brite offered the closing prayer.' Hostesses for the members of the Epsilon Sigma chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi who met Wednesday at the Elks home, were Mrs. Sam Yost and Mrs. Marie Gilliom. Plans were discussed for the Christmas party. The cultural party of the program was under the direction of Mrs. Bonnie Baker and Mrs. Bonnie Werling. After the business meeting, refreshment,■j were served by the hostesses. Members of the K. of C. auxiliary will have a potluck supper at 6:30 o’clock Tuesday at the K. of C. hall. Members are to bring a covered dish and a guest. ; The Music Department of the i Womans’ club will have a rehearsal following the general meeting i at the Community Center Monday i evening. . A meeting of the Jolly Houset wives Home Demonstration club of St. Mary’s township will be held . Tuesday at 7.30 o'clock at the Pleasant Mills school. ’ Eta Tau Sigma Sorority mem- ■ bers will meet at the home of Mrs. . Robert Shraluka Tuesday at 8 o’clock. > Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock, - members of the Christian Women’s f Fellowship will meet at the First Christian church. Mrs. Herman Loshe will be hostess Monday evening at 7:30 o’r clock to members of the St. Ami brose study club. t ® OSMTAIJ Dismissed Mrs. Edward Bowers and baby girl. Decatur; Mrs. Bernard Braun, Decatur; Mrs. Winston Seitz and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Ray Eager and baby boy, Decatur. If you have something to sell o» rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad — They bring results.

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