Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 282, Decatur, Adams County, 1 December 1958 — Page 2

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Arlene Sue Hirschy Is Married Sunday To Lee W. Sprunger The Rev. C. A. Schmid officiated ■ for the Sunday afternoon wedding of Miss Arlene Sue Hirschy to Lee! W. Sprunger, which was performed in the Cross Evangelical and Reformed church of Berne. Decorating the front of the church were altar vases of white gladiolia and bronze pompoms, palms, ferns, and seven branch candelbra. Musical selections were presented by Mrs. Don Moser and Miss Evelyn Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hirschy of route 1, Monroe, and Mr. and Mrs, Irvin Sprunger of 406 Water Street,

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, Berne, are parents of the couple. Given in marriage by her father, I the bride wore a gown of imported ■ chantilly lace and nylon tulle over | ■ crystal white satin. Detailing the fitted lace bodice was a scalloped square neckline sprinkled with ir- | redescent sequins. Long lace sle-; i eves formed points over her i hands. The very bouffant skirt of tulle, which was floor length, featured salloped'panels of lace and lace appliques. A fingertip veil Caught to a crown of sequins and ■ orange blossoms and a white orc- 1 hid atop a white Bible completed her ensemble. Mrs. Charles Lehman, matron of honor. Miss Karen Smitley, and Miss Gail Brewster, bridesmaids, appeared in waltz length gowns of ’

green taffeta styled with a scoop neckline and brief sleeves The full skirts were highlighted with miniature bows of taffeta scattered over the skirt which was topped with a shirred cummerband. They wore matching leaf bands with short veils and carried bouquets of ( bronze pompoms. Miss Ladonna Werst, flowergirl, was.g owned identically in white, and carried j a flower basket. c Thomas Wilkins, a friend of the j bridegroom, was the best man and qshers included Dean Hendricks and Dick Smitley. Ronnie Hirschy acted as ring bearer. , A blue teal crepe dress with ' black accessories and a white car- J nation corsage were worn by Mrs. 1 Hirschy. Mrs. Sprunger chose a black crepe dress with ruby acces- * sories and a corsage of carnations. 1 Approximately 250 people at- ' tended the reception held following I the ceremony in the church educa- 1 tional building. Servers included i the Misses Agnes Sprunger, Lou- < ann Reinhart, Linda Hirschy, Edi- i th Hirschy and Shirley Kuhn, and < Mrs. Bob Garlinger. Miss Lucy 1 Liechty was in charge of the guest , book. • j Both graduates of Berne-French | high school, the couple will reside ] .in Peru, where the bridegroom is j associated with radio station ( WARU. 1 Girl Scouts Brownie troop 269 met Tuesday I after school. The meeting was op- ' ened with the Brownie promise, led i by Brenda Marbach. After roll call I and collection of dues by the secreitary, Kathy Kiess, the members j played games and made Thanksi giving favors. Peggy Smith brought ’ the treat. The meeting was closed | with Goodnight Brownies. ...Scribe, Janet Ginter Nurses, doctors, and patients at the Adams county memorial hosi pital would like to thank the three ■ Brownie troops that made favors ; for the patients’ trays for Thanks- . giving. Because the nurses were ■ not certain of the donors, ‘‘thank lyou’s” have been extended through ' this column.

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GOLD STAR MOTHERS ARE ENTERTAINED FRIDAY Gold Star mothers were entertained Friday evening by members of the American Legion auxiliary. Each mother was presented with a corsage made by the junior auxiliary girls. The president, Mrs. Joe Hunter, I introduced and welcomed the Gold Star Mothers present and Mrs. Harve Baker offered prayer. Guests were then seated at long tables I laid in white and featuring gold place cards. While the lunch was served, Mrs. Art Myer, Mrs. Margaret Raudenbush and Mrs. Wilson Beltz entertained with dinner music. Games were later played and each person received a prize. Special prizes were awarded to the Gold Star Mothers, Mrs. Ben Eiting, Mrs. Asa Pollock, Mrs. Andrew Schirack, Mrs. Leßoy Taylor and Mrs. Dorus Stalter. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs Harvey Baker, Mrs. Art Myers, Mrs. Wilson Beltz. Mrs. Frank Crist, and Mrs. Joe Kitson. Members are reminded of the auxiliary Christmas party to be held December 12, with a s(Kcentj gift exchange and pot luck supper at 6 o’clock. Each person is to bring a covered dish and her own table service. Meat, rolls, and coffee will be furnished by the auxiliary. SUSAN GERBER IS HOSTESS TO MEETING The members of the Junior Arts department and their adviser, Mrs Floyd Reed, met Monday evening at the home of Miss Susan Gerbei - A short business meeting was held, during which time plans were discussed for the general meeting of the Woman s club. January 19. The committee in charge will consist of the Misses Judy Rhodes, chairman, Betty Smith. Betsy Burk, Barb Burk, and Susan Gerber. Committee members in charge

of the next meeting, which will be held at the home of Miss Sara Gass, include Leonda Mies, Marie ' Tricker, Janice Auman, Carolyn * Taylor, and Sara Eichenauer. It ' was decided that the Junior Arts ‘ members would help the Junior Women in a community ptoject. 1 Following the business meeting, Mrs. Cecilia Cramer of Monroe, . showed different ways to decorate , Christmas candles. Later, two of ( the candles were presented to , Gloria Wall and Cassie Strickler . as door prizes. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Connie Baxter, Ann Kocher, Marceda Whetstone and Taya Erekson. ' I NOVEMBER MEETING IS HELD AT MOOSE HOME Members of the Academy of Friendship met at the Moose home for their November meeting. Chairman for the event, Mrs. Francis Knox, called the meeting to order, after which the collect was repeated followed by roll call and minutes of the October meeting. Routine business was discussed and members are asked to rej member the Christmas party which ■ will be held at the Moose home December 15 at 6 o'clock. There will be a potluck supper and a 50 (cent gift exchange. Revealment of the academy pals will also take place. The meeting was closed with the members singing the friendship song and repeating the benediction. The hostesses, Mrs. Marcella Loshe, Mrs. Marvin Stoutenberry, Mrs. William Huffman, and Mrs. Georgia Spangler, were in charge of the social hour. Mrs. Bert Haley. Mrs. Dallas Brown, and Mrs. Ernest Worthman were declared winners in a contest held. Later, refreshments were served to 14 members and one guest. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED AT C. L. of C. MEETING A combined social and business meeting was held recently for , members of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. A pot-luck supper was served and the remainder of the evening was spent playing cards and electing officers. ! During the business session, of- ■ ficers for 1959 were elected. Mrs. | James Murphy, Jr. is the new president. and serving under her (will be Mrs. William Kohne, vice i president; Mrs. Mary Catherine Spangler, treasurer; Miss Edith Ervin, financial secretary; Miss Rosemary Miller, recording secretary; Mrs. Elmo Lengerich, monitor. Mrs. Lewis Rumschlag. inner guard; Mrs. Anselm Hackman. Mrs. Andrew Foos, and Mrs. Herman Heimann, trustees. The officers will be installed at the January meeting. . The annual Christmas party will be held December 16. with a fiftycent gift exchange. MAGLEY GIRLS GUILD MEETS WITH JEAN KOLTER The November meeting of the Magley Girls guild was held recently at the home of Jean Kolter. The meeting was opened with scripture; Matthew 5, verses 13-16, read by Linda Kruetzman. The lesson on the Greek Orthodox and Protestant Episcopal religions was givep by program leader. Lila Kruetzman. The meeting was closed with everyone repeating the "Lord’s Prayer.” During the business meeting immediately following, the new officers for 1959 were elected. They are as follows: President, LindaKrtietzman; vice president, Janet Shaffer; secretary, Carol Helm- >»*>*»**»*■*»*»;*»»»*** hjjß 5 I ? I Ifrl! I r iMßgij =■ -swiss L I I : Large, premium quality A y cultured pearls, accented A y with white Austrian crystals. 2 5 Mounted in untarnishahle A y Hkt. white gold overlay A y settings. W These arc really exquisitel A jj Pendant *17.50 plus tn y Earrings $15.00 plus tai - In fin* leatherette gift easts. 2 S Other Pendants to $150.00 4 y Other Earrings to $150.00 A I BOWER I y 21 5 JEWELRY STORE i X ■ 5. w A-l-W. M rfc.

rick; treasurer, Jean Kolter; pianist, Nyla Girod; and card sender, Winnie Mankey. Names were also exchanged for the December meeting. Members of the Zion Lutheran Needle club will have an all day meeting Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. A carry-in dinner will be served at noon and later a cookie exchange will take place. Each member is to bring one and a half dozen cookies for the exchange. Members of the Wesley Sunday school class of the First Methodist church, will have a dinner Thursday at 6:30 o'clock in the church personage. Members are to bring their own table service and a 25cent gift. Members of the Monroe Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service, who will meet Thursday at 7:25 o’clock in the church annex, are to bring a white gift offering and a 25-cent gift for the exchange. * I The members of the Music department of the Woman’s club will have their Christmas dinner tonight at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. The dinner will be served at 6:30 o’clock. A Christmas supper will be served to members of the Everready Sunday school class at 6:30 o’clock Thursday at the Methodist church. There will be a Christmas exchange. An all day meeting with a 50 cent gift exchange and a potluck dinner, will be held Thursday by the members of the Union Chapel Ladies Aid. The meeting will be held at the church. Mrs. Forest Railing will be hostess to members of the Ladies Aid of the St. Paul Missionary church for an all-day meeting Thursday. Members are to bring a 50-cent gift for the exchange. Thursday, Unit four members of the Bethany Evangelical United! Brethren Church Womens Society! of World Service, will meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur Beeler at 8 o’clock. The Fairway restaurant will be the scene of the meeting of the members of the So-Cha-Rea club Thursday at 6:30 o'clock. Thursday at 8 o’clock, members of the Guardian Angel study club! will have their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Carl Braun. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club members, will meet with Mrs. Paul Wiseman Wednesday at 8 o’clock..! >t Thuteday at 7:30 o’clock, mem-i bers of the Monroe rural fire department will meet at the townl hall. Mrs. Walter Gilfiom will act as hostess to members of the St. Joseph’s study club at 8:15 o’clock TTiursday. Members of the V. F. W. auxiliary, will meet tonight at 8 o’clock at the Post home. Sjosritall Admitted Royal Friend. Decatur; Donald Bohnke, Decatur; Elvis Coates, Huston Texas. Dismissed Mrs. Robert Everett and baby boy, Decatur; Mrs. Rawley Jones and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. Ed Nussbaum, Berne; Gene Bluhm, Monroe: Miss Nancy Meshberger, Linn Grove; Willard Walker, Geneva; Mrs. Morris Kruckeberg and baby girl, Decatur; Baby John Weaver. Ohio City, Mrs. John Penrod. Geneva; Master John Welty, Mosserville; Mrs. Ervin Bultemeier and baby girl, Hoagland; Mrs. Hiram Wittwer, Monroe; Alvin Barkley. Monroeville; Mrs. Louise Meyer, Monroeville. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Max and Marilyn Moser Andrews of Decatur, became parents of a seven pound, three and one half ounce boy at 2:09 a. m. Sunday. Today at 9:05 a. m., a seven pound, 11 ounce boy was born to Donald and Geisela Agnes Bender Garwood of route 6. K—_——— — BUY NOW — FOR CHRISTMAS! • FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES Small Down Payment NO PAYMENTS FOR 60 BATS UHRICK BROS.

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Mrs. William Duane Kershner — Photo by Briede 1 —

4 Miss Nancy Frank Is Thanksgiving Bride Os William Kershner Palms and candelabra graced the front of the Decatur Church of j God for the Thanksgiving evening double ring ceremony which united in marriage. Miss Nancy Frank > and William Duane Kershner. Of-1 ficating for the 6:30 o’clock cere-1 mony, was the Rev. Huston Sever. Jr. Preceding the ceremony, nuptial i music was provided by Mrs. Oscar Geisel organist, and Larry Geisel, vocalist. Included in the vocal selections wete “0 Promise Me” ard “The Lord's Prayer.” Mrs. Geisel chose among her selections, a "Wedding Prayer" and Clair DeLune.” Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frank of route 5. are parents of the bride, i and the bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kershner of route 4. Wearing a gown of chantilly lace over satin, the bride was given in marriage by her father. The fitted bodice featured a modified mandarine neckline and long tapered sleeves. An insert of tujle ruffles, ' beautified the bouffant skirt which j swept into a chapel train. A jewelled headpiece of matching lace j held her fingertip veil and she dar- ■ tied a white Bible topped witjr an orchid which was streamers* with satin ribbons. Miss Diana Jean Kershner, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor in a silk cromspun crystellete gown of peacock blue. The bodice was styled with a scooped neckline and small sleeves. A bow hung from the back of the dress. To complete her ensemble, she wore a matching bow headpiece and carried shrimp chrysanthemums in a colonial arrangement. Mrs. Donald Bailey, sister of the bride, served as the bridesmaid. She wore a gown styled like that of the honor attendant, only in shrimp pink. She wore a headpiece to complement her gown and carried peacock blue chrysanthemums. Clifford Hakey and James Fisher, friends of the bridegroom, were best man and groomsman, respectively. Ushering the guests were Kenneth Frank, brother of the bride, and Darrell Dennis, cousin of the bridegroom. All men of

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1 the bridal party wore white jackets with black trousers and white carnation boutonniers. Mrs. Frank selected a navy blue silk dress with black and white acI cessories and a red rose corsage for her daughter's wedding. A powder blue rayon and silk dress I with black accessories and a red ! rose corsage were worn by the I mother of the bridegroom, 1 Mrs. Alice Jeffery, Mrs. Lena Kershner, Mrs. Mattie Buffenbarger, and Mrs. Noah Blowers grandmothers of the couple, were present and wore white carjjation i corsages. Serving at a reception held for 200 guests in the fellowship hall, were the Mesdames Donald Cline, Alan Miller. Helen Pollock, Richard Miller, and Miss Susan Frank and Miss Cassie Strfckler. Table decorations centered around the four tier wedding cake. Peacock blue and shrimp colors were used throughout the serving area. For a southern honeymoon, the new Mrs. Kershner changed to a matching gray skirt and jacket. With is she wore black accessories .' and the orchid from her bridal bouquet. Both of the couple are recent graduates of Adams Central high school, and the bride is employed by Lincoln' National Life Insurance company in Fort Wayne. The bridegroom is employed by Converse Ford Tractor Sales on highway 27. Future address of the couple is 903 Dierkes street.

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