Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1958 — Page 2

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CHRISTMAS PARTY , IS-HELD BYCLUB . a-.,' Members of the Monroe Better HoVnes ,Demonstration dub met Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock in the home ec room of the Adams Central school for their annual ChnstnMS £ra?ty ; f *'' <' * ’"■ Preceding the pot luck supper, group Singing was enjoyed. • After supper, i the pres Merit called the meeting to order toy leading the, members in repeating the club creed. Mrs Otto gave the history of the song dr the month, after which the group sang “Joy T<| The World." ( Devotions were led by Mrs. Gaylord Weaver and she read the poem, \’l Saw Christmas." Mrs. Leonard Johnston read the Christmas story frorn«fhe second chapter UT -—- <4*— K

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of Luke and a prayer was offered by Mrs. Eva Brewster. An installation of officers was ; then held M/ith Mrs. Noah Habeg- , ger, county home demonstration i club's president, in charge. A Christmas gift exchange was held and members drerV new secret pals for the coming year. Mrs. Willis Giejjwt. closed, the meeting With a prayer. Hostesses fdr (he evening were the Mesdames Leonard Johnston, Gaylord Weaver, and Eva Brewster. It • > BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS ARE HONORED SUNDAY Mrs. Paul Uhrick and Luther Brokaw were guests of honor at a surprise birthday anniversary party which was given for them Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Roop. Prior to a buffet supper, Mrs. Uhrick and Brokaw opened their gifts which had been placed under a lighted Christmas tree. A large birthday cake and a Christas’ de-' Cor were used throughout the home to add a festive note for the occa- ‘

I s ion Helping the honored guests celebrate the occasion were Miss Jane Uhrick, Ron Gerber, Kenny Uhrick, Mrs. Luther Brokaw, Norman Brokaw, Paul Uhrick, Mr. and Mrs. 1 Forest Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Her- ! man Keller, all of Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Reppert of Fort Wayne. CHRISTMAS TOPIC JS USED AT MEETING “Keeping Christ in Christmas,” was the topic used at the recent meeting of the members of the tyomefi'S Missionary Society which was held in the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church parsonage. Leader for the evening, Mrs. Howard Raver, used Christmas ‘ songs for the opening devotions and I Mrs. Paul Parker read “What Shall We Give Jeans?" Volunteer prayers were given by Mrs. Pearl Laizure, Mrs. Parker, and Mrs. Iris Harkless. A special arrangement of carols and the story of “The Shepherd Who Stayed Behind,” portraying the Christmas story, were given. Mrs. Parker, president, presided ; over the business session, and the : service was concluded with a gift I exchange and refreshments. KATHLEEN FLEMING IS HONORED WITH Miss Kathleen Jleming, whose ■ marriage to Paql was an I event Saturday evtping, was of -honor at a kitchen shower given i for her as the hofne of Mrs. Ted i Lepper last Monday. Various bridal games were played, after which the winners presented their prizes to the guest of j honor. the opening of gifts, '■a buffet luhch was served by the hostess. , , present fqr the evening were the Mesdames Lee 'Fleming. Ray My-

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•rs, Austin Bargdall, William Bergdall, Albert Bergdall, Glen Bergdall, Nettie Bevgdall, Alex Shaw, Dorothy Wiegmtm, Willidene Jhckson, and the Misses Mary Bergdall. Judy Bergdall, Marvene Bergdall. and Linda Bergdall. Five guests were unable to attend. p# LEGION AUXILIARY MEMBERS MEET AT HOME FRIDAY Friday evening, members of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home, where a pot luck dinner was served with Mrs. Frank Crist and Mrs. A. J. Zelt in,charge Mrs. Joe Hunter, president, welcomed all who attended and carols were sung under the leadership of Mrs. Art Myers and Mrs. Wilson Beltz. Accompanist was Mrs. Margaret Raudebush. Games were played at which time each lady was presented with a corsage. Mrs. T. C. Smith and Mrs. Vincent Bormann undertook the social period. Mrs. Dorus Stalter and Mrs. Ray Venis planned the exchange of gifts. The next meeting will be held January 9. i “ MRS. CARL BAXTER PRESIDES AT MEETING A regular meeting and Christmas ’party was held at the Elks home Thursday evening for members of the Decatur Emblem club. Mrs. Carl Baxter presided over the business meeting, at which i time it was voted to give $lO to the Good S'eiipws hnd to purchase a $5 health bond. Members heard a report on'the November project. After the closing of the meeting the hostessessserverL refreshments from tables deeofateU in keeping with the holiday season. Games i were played after the meal and I prizes were won by Mrs. Earl DeWeese, Mrs. Vincent Bormann, and : Mrs. Carl Baxter.

? ELECTION IS HELD I AT NEEDLE CLUB MEETING I An election of officers was held at 1 a recent meeting of the Zion Lutheran Needle club members Newly elected president is Mrs Robert Nyffjer and vice president is Mrs. Emil Bien? During the meeting, the members decided to have an annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 o'clock at the parish hall. Gifts will be exchanged between secret pals, at which time their identity will be revealed. // In charge of the Christmas party will be Mrs. Will Schnepf. Mrs Fred Heuer, Mrs. Russell Fleming, and Mrs. Mary Nelson. FAMILY DINNER LS SERVED SUNDAY AJflllnfty Christmas dinner was at the American Legion home Sunday evening to 43 members and relatives of the Past Presidents Parley of the Legion Auxiliary. ' * ■> After a turkey and chicken dinner was served, the group exchanged Christrhas gifts. “Happy Birthday,” was sung to seven who celebrated their birthday anniversaries in December. Bridge and pinochle were played during the evening. The next meeting will be held in January at the Lagion Home with Mrs. Wilson Beltz in charge. PAUL STRICKLER HOME IS SCENE OF RECENT PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strickler act- ‘ ed as hosts for the annual Christ- > mas party for Adams Count y Trailer Sales employes Thursday. A 7 o'clock dinner was served by 1 the Misses Susan Macylin, Paula

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Strickler and Cassie Strickler, after which games were played. Guests for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reef, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whisler, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ashcraft, Mr. and Mrs. Earl ' Geyer, Mr. and Mrs. Clois Eichar, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Strickler, Mrs. Cecil Beam, and Miss Virginia Taylor. I ■■ i Bethany Circle members of the. Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Albert Brushwiller. A buffet supper will be served at 6 o’clock. Members are asked to bring a one dollar donation for the Christmas project. The annual Monmouth P.T.A. Christmas program will be held Thursday beginning at 7:30 o’clock in the gym. The grade children will present the program with Mrs. Justeen Cole in charge. A treat will be Handed out for the children. Members of the W.M.S. of the Antioch United Missionary church will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ginter for a Christmas carry-in dinner and 50-cent exchange Friday. The dinner will be served at noon. At 10 o’clock Thursday, metnbers of the Friendship Village Demonstration club will meet in the basement of the Union chureh for | a carry-in dinner, one dollar gift i exchange, and installation Os offi- : cers. Tuesday at 6:30 o’clock, the! | Eagles auxiliary members will | meet at the hall for a Christmas ] j dinner. Members are to bring a . ; covered dish and a one dollar gift I ; for the exchange. I•. ’ I Members of the St: -Vincent DePaul Study club will meet Thursday at 2 o’clock at the C. L. of C.! hall. Mrs. Mary Sorg is the chairman. Zion Lutheran Needle club mem- 1 bers will meet Thursday at 7 o’- j clock in the Parish hall. w Admitted Mrs. Ezequiel Guereca, Decatur; Mrs Leo Ketchum, Bryant; j Miss Betty Baker. Decatur; 1 Thomas Mclntosh, Convoy, Ohio; I I John Robert, Celina, Ohio; Mrs. i | Connie McFarren, Petroleum; | Robert Jacobs, Celina, Ohio; An-j dreas Goller. Decatur: Miss Rose-< lyn Mankey, Tocsin;' Mrs. Margaret Fritz, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Ronald Morton and baby boy. Decatur; Mrs. Amos R. Schwartz and baby boy, Monroe; Bruce Morey, Fort Wayne; Rob-1 ert Jacobs, transferred to Veteran’s hospital. Fort Wayne; Mrs. Neil Millouz and baby girl. Monroe; Baby girl Lasch. daughter of Robert Lasch. GIRL SCOUTS | Brownie troop 269 met Thursday after school. The meeting was opened with roll call and a collection of dues. Members funished their Christmas gifts for their mothers ard then sang Christmas songs. Mrs. Dierkes, a patient at the hospital, sent a letter thanking the* girls for sending her a treat on Thanksgiving. The Brownie promise was repeated and the meeting was closed with Good Night Brownies. The next meeting will be a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Collier.

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Kathleen Fleming Wed Saturday To » Paul L. Bergdall A gown of chantilly lace over taffeta with a waltz length skirt was worn by Miss Kathleen Rose Fleming for her «:3O o'clock marhiage to Paul Lee Bergdall, Reforming the double ring ceremony SaturdaK?venSg -in the Ziqn Lutheran church was the Rev. W." C.' Vetter. Flowers amfr candelabra formed the setting in the front of the church, while the pews along the bride's aisle were marked with white bows. Miss Fleming is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee K. Fleming of route 3. and Bergdall is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Bergdall of route 1, Hoagland. Following a 15-minute musicale, the bridesmaids. Miss Judy and Miss Mary Bergdall, sisters of the bridegroom, and Miss Carol Jane Heller, maid of honor, appeared in matching sheath dresses of winter green taffeta. Back panels were detailed with brocaded green taffeta and brocaded ' cummerbunds encircled their waists. Short White gloves and matching green bow headpieces completed their ensembles. The maid of honor carried a bouquet of pink roses while the other attendants chose yellow pom poms. As the t r a d i t i o n a 1 wedding march was played. Miss Fleming appeared on the arm of her father. The portrait neckline of the bridal gown was outlined with lace scallops and the short sleeves were also of lace. Her skirt was of ruffled net over taffeta with chantilly lace side panels. A large satin bow with wide streamers was the highlight of the back of the dress. The bride also wore matching lace mits and a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom. Her fingertip veil of illusion, was caught to a scalloped erown of lace studded with rhinestones, and her bouquet was composed of pink and white roses. Robert Bauermeister attended as best man and ushers were James Fleming and Williard Fuhrman. A blue brocaded satin dress with

blue and white accessories was worn by Mrs. Fleming. Mrs. Bergdall chose a steel blue dress with dark accessories. Both mothers wore pink carnation corsages. A reception was held following the ceremony in the Moose home for 256 guests. A four tiered wedding cake topped the white linen covered table; Green and white were carried out in the decorating. Servers included the Misses Joan Fleming and Dok>ris. isohne, and the Mesdames Luella Grey, Arthur Bauermeister, Arthur Brandenburger and Clarence Wickliffe. Opening gifts were Miss Sara Toppin, Miss Marlene Bulmahn and Mrs. Robert Bauermeister. The new Mrs. Bergdall changed to a printed silk dress with white and bl Ack accessories and a corsage from her bridal bouquet for a wedding t r i p of an unnounced destination. A graduate of- Monmouth high school, the bride is employed by the Citizens Telephone company. The bridegroom graduated from Hoagland high school and is employed by Ea r t ( h. Incorporated. Following their wedding trip. Ms. and Mrs. Bergdall will be at home., on route 3. Ask Churches Aid To Cut Rood Toll CHICAGO (UP) - The National Safety council has asked for help from the purpit in cutting the Christmas - New Year's highway death toll. Executive Vice President George C. Stewart ’sent telegrams to church leaders calling for “personal and official influence” with clergy and laymen to avoid “another tragic record of Unnecessary death and injury.” “Wq. believe you and other leaders of organized religion can wield great influence for morC’Sbber, thoughtful, considerate behavior by the public over the holiday season,” Stewart said.

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*' *' * I v i <Mrt.<hnd Mri. John Walkes, it Chicago, 111.,, are parents of. a son born Sunday at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. The mother is the former Miss Suzann Sellemyet, daughter or' the late Albert Sellemeyer. At the Adams county memorial hospital; Dbnald and Frances Halterman Hoover of 515 Mercer avenue, are the parents of a six pound, five and one half ounce gij-l born at 12:52 p m. Saturday. ' A girl weighing seven pounds and 11 ounces was born Saturday at'T:3o p. m. to William and Geraldine Turner Snyder of 439 Fornex 'Street. , ‘ A boy wis born at 8:10 p., rp. Sunday to Robert and Mary Rentz Bultemeier of route 1. Delbert and Eldora Ewell Fuelling of route 3, are parents of a seven pound, one fourth ounce girl born at 11:05 o’clock this morning. t Fraternity Initiates Adams County Agent County agent Leo N. Seltenright was;initiated into the Alpha Lambda chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, honorary extension fraternity at Purdue University December 9. The purpose of Epsilon Sigma Phi is to maintain the traditions, uphold the ideals, and stimulate the morale of the co-operative extension service and to promote a fraternal spirit among its members. If yjU have something to sell or rooms tor rent, try a Democrat Want Ad — They bring results.

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