Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 7, Decatur, Adams County, 9 January 1959 — Page 3

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1959

MISS BARBARA SOMMER IS HOSTESS TO MEETING Miss Barbara Sommer was'hostess for the recent meeting of the members of the Magley Reformed Girls Guild. Miss Nyia Girod was leader for the evening and opened the meeting with group singing. She then read a poem and presented the lesson. Following the lesson, the group sang another song and closed with the Lord’s Prayer. / Refreshments were served during the social hour by Miss Sommer. REV. AND MRS. FELLER ARE HONORED AT CLASS MEETING Thirty two HeidelbeVg class members and their families of the Zicm .. Evangelical and , Reformed church met recently at the church for a monthly meeting which was also a birthday anniversary party for the Rev. and Mrs. William Feller. After a short business meeting conducted by the president, Joe Rash, the members gathered in the dining room, where refreshments were served by the refreshments committee. EVALUATE YOUR CIRCLES IS LESSON TOPIC AT MEETING Mrs. Lowell Harper was hostess to members of the Martha Circle of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon. A prayer, which dated back 400 years before Christ, was offered by Mrs. L. C. Pettibone, after which Mrs. Harold Bond gave the devotions reading., from Luke and Acts. "Evaluate Your Circles,” was the lesson topic by Mrs. Richard Macklin. The topic gave the members much thought to help find the standards for selectiopn connection, and direction in church, school, civil and state circles. Mrs. Woodson Ogg, circle chairman, held a short business meeting for which three guests. Miss Carolyn Baird. Mrs. Harold Bond, and Mrs. Richard Macklin were present. A dessert an coffee were served by Mrs. Harper, assisted by Mrs. Norman Guard following the meeting.

MARGE & CHARLES DANCE STUDIO • Announces 1959 Registration Register Wednesday, Jan. 14th from 4:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. At Decatur Youth & Community Cantor Or Dial long distance free of charge and ask for Enterprise—Cllo. S EAGLES ■SURD AND - SQUARE DANCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 8:30 till 11:30 P.M. SURPRISE ORCHESTRA Jim Beery, Caller

week end fuf Special! SUPER-RIGHT BEEF Chuck Roast BLADE Jiff". c° T RI|C LB. The final Atlaatic I Pacific Tea Co.

FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR IS HELD BY MUSIC MEMBERS Monday evening, members of the Music department of the Woman's club met at the home of Mrs. Jethro Sprunger for their first meeting of the new year. After a business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Stuart Brightwell, the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Harry Dailey, program chairman. Mrs. Dailey read a paper having to do with traditional Jewish music. She described the background on the subject and cited many examples. Assisting the hostess in serving' a dessert luncheon were the Mesdames Dallas Goldner, Fred Fruchte, and Glenn Hill. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. William Gass, with Mrs. Richard Linn in charge of*the program. - BUSINESS AND SOCIAL MEETING HELD BY CLUB A social hour and a business meeting were held by members of the Decatur Emblem club Thursday at the Elks home. The regular routine of business was conducted by the president. Mrs. Carl Baxter. Bob Hammond, exalted ruler of the Elks, thanked the members of the club for preparing and serving their “kick off dinner" for the new Elks home to be built in the near future. A committee was appointed to serve at a banquet to be held Tuesday. — Mrs. Forrest Murray’s name was drawn for the door prize and later, games were played with other prizes going to Mrs. James Newton and Mrs. George Laurent. Mrs. H. R. Frey and Mrs. William Mansfield were in charge of the social hour and served refreshments, WESLEYAN SERVICE GUILD HOSTS W. S. C. S. MEMBERS An organ meditation by Mrs. Harry Dailey opened the meeting of members of the Wesleyan Service Guild and the Women’s Society of Christian Service who met Thursday at the Methodist church. The Wesleyan Guild members acted as hostesses for the meeting. A quartet of numbers were sung by Mrs. Earl Sprague, Misses Nancy and Joyce Helm, and Larry Sheets. Mrs. George Helm gave the devotions and the lesson was given by Miss Etta Mallonee. Following a business meeting, tea was served by the host group. R. C. HERSH HOME IS SCENE OF MEETING The members of the Ladies Shakespeare Club were entertained in the home of Mrs. R. C. Hersh Wednesday afternoon. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Charles Teeple, the vice president, conducted the business. The collect was given by the members. Seventeen answered to the roll jsall with interesting current topics. The nominating committee reported the new officers for the next two years and the club voted acceptance of president, Mrs. Charles Teeple: vice president, Mrs. Weldon Soldner; secretary, Miss Francis Dugan; assisting secretary, Mrs. Milo Black; and treasurer, Mrs. Phillip Macklin. For two years the club has had programs on the Near East countries. Miss Bertha Heller gave the report this week on the country of Jordan. She presented a brief review of events leading to the founding of the present Hashimite kingdom of Jordan and its capital city, Amman' which has the vitality of a frontier town enjoying an oil boom. She also told of the educational problems, the arts of the country, and the shrines sacred to three of the great religions. During the social hour, homemade candies were served and a display of work done by the industrial aid for the blind was shown.

> j-./ ... * Above are members of the teen-age council committee in charge of the record,hop at the Decatur Youth and Community Center Saturday night from, 8:30 to 11:30 o’clock. Pictured are, left to right—Steve Edwards, Kathy Kohne, Carolyn Kohne, Severin Schurger, Jr., and Susan Gerber. Admission will be 25 cents single, and 45 cents per couple. AU proceeds will go to the March of Dimes.

ZION E. AND R. WOMEN’S GUILD MEETS RECENTLY The Women's Guild of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church met in the social rooms of the church for a meeting recently. The Guild theme for 1959, “The ilChristian in was car- ■ ried out in the program which was headed by Mrs. Agnes Yager. She introduced Miss Betsy . Burk, who told of her experiences as an exchange student in Germany this past summer. During the business session, con- . ducted by Mrs. Rufus Kirchhofer, president, reports were read from • the departmental chairmen "Who . are, education, Mrs. Adolph Weidler; missionary, Mrs. Joseph Hazel- . wood; spiritual life, Mrs. Wesley I Lehman; stewardship, Mrs. Robert Houk; thank offering, Mrs. George Thomas; cards and flowers. Mrs. Clara Meyers; and ideals, Mrs. S. E. Leonardson. At the close of the meeting the Mesdames Robert Houk, Harry ; Houk, Floyd Hunter, James Hunter, ■ Fred I*sch, and Ed Jaberg served ■ refreshments to those attending. I ’ COMBINED MEETING IS HELD BY CHURCH GROUPS Two organizations of the Church i of God: met recently in the fellow- . ship basement for a combined , meeting. Members attended from . the Missionary Society and the Friendship club. Mrs. Floyd Mitchel opened the ■ meting by leading the group in repeating the missionary pledge. Mrs, Robert Strickler was program chairman and introduced the program concerning the Middle East. Mrs. Robert A. Strickler and ’ Mrs. Guy Agler assisted her. Mrs. Earl Geyer sang a hymn and the 1 program was closed with a prayer offered by Mrs. Floyd Morrison. FoUowing the business meeting, ’ which was closed with a prayer ! by Mrs. Emery Hawkins, a baby : showed was given for Mrs. Huston 1 Bever, Jr. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Floyd Mitchel, Miss ’ Edith Mattox, Mrs. Verlyn Geyer, ‘ and Mrs. Kenneth Watkins. The Dutiful Daughters class of ! the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church will meet at the home of Mrs. Van McConnell , Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. A regular monthly meeting of : members of the Limberlost Trail Riders will be held Sunday at 1:30 o'clock at the Farm Bureau building in Monroe. This will be a very important meeting as the summer trail-riding program will be planned. All members are urged to attend and any one wishing to become a member is invited to attend. ------ A K. of C. auxiliary sponsored card party will be held Wednesday at 8 o’clock at the K. of C. hall. Mrs. Ervin Stucky will be hostess to members of the Monroe Better Homes Demonstration club Tuesday at 7:30 o’clock. Thursday at 8 o’clock, members of the Immanuel Lutheran Parent Teachers League will meet in the school for a business meeting. An all day meeting of members of the Antioch Women’s Missionary Society will be held Thursday in the fellowship house. Presbyterians Hold Annual Meeting The first Presbyterian church held its annual congregational meeting at the church Thursday night in the form of a family dinner meeting. Hie officers of the church decided on this style meeting to change the routine of the usual formal business meeting. After the carry-in supper, Dr. ,John Spaulding, clerk of the session, read the minutes of the four congregational meetings held during 1958. The committee reports of the various associations within the church were distributed in mimeographed form in order to do away with verbal reports, and to give each member a copy of the reports to study at their leisure. The entertainment for the evening featured a movie entitled, “The Split Level Family.”

■ , . v / THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

I 1 Calendar items tor today’s pubcation must be phoned in by U •ja. (Saturday 9:30) Phone 3-2121 Marti on Roop THURSDAY Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p. m. Church of God Missionary society and Friendship club, fellowship basement, 7:30 p. m. Guardian Angels study club, Mrs. Vernon Krugh, 8 p. m. Women of the M o o s f, Moose home, officers at 7:30 and lodge at 8 p. m. Decatur Emblem club, Elks home, 8 p. m. . Queen of the Rosary study club, Mrs. Leo Schulty, 8 p. m. St. Judes study club, Mrs. Harry Massonne, 8 p. m. Tri Kappa sorority, Youth center 7:45 p. m. Unit 4 of Bethany E.U.B. W.S. W.S., Mrs. Kenneth Gaunt, 8 p.m. So-Cha-Rea, Mrs. Al Scheiner, 7:30 p. m. Northwest P.T.A., postponed until January 15. Phoebe Bible class, Zion E. and R. church, 7:30 p.m. Unit one of Bethany E.U.8., W.S.W.S., postponed until January 15. - - - ~—-7 Queen of Peace Discussion group, Mrs. Cornelius Schirack, 7:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran P.T.L., school, 8 p. m. Antioch W.M.S., fellowship house all day. FRIDAY W.S.W.S. of Calvary E.U.B. church, Mrs. Harold Kelly, 7:30 p.m., - American Legion Auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p. m. Mt. Tabor Methodist W.S.C.S., Mrs. Myrtle Clemments, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Adams County Coon Hunters, Reichart school, 7:30 p. m. SUNDAY St. Mary’s and Blue Creek Conservation club trap shoot, club range, 1 p. m. Limberlost Archerj’ and Conservation club invitation indoor shoot, indoor range next to telephone company, 1:30 p. m. Limberlost Trail Riders, Farm Bureau bulling in Monroe. 1:30 p. m. MONDAY Needle club, Moosq home, following Pythian Sisters' meeting. Honorary society of Psi lota Xi, Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, 6:30 p.m. Holy Family study club, Mrs. Russell Schooler, 8:30 p.m. Pythian Sunshine Girls, Moose home, 6:15 p.m. Research club, Mrs. Myrtle Filson, 2:30 p.m. Pythian Sisters, Moose .home, 7:30 p. m., installation of officers. Pythian Sisters ’temple, Moose home, 7:30 p. m. Past Presidents Parley, Legion home, 8 p. m. TUESDAY Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club, Mrs. Oscar Miller, 7:30 p.m. Kirkland W. C. T. U., Mrs. Harold Barger, 1:30 p.m. Welcome Wagon, Youth Center, 8 p.m. Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa, Mrs. Forest Murray, 7:30 p.m Rose Garden club, Mrs. Clarence Smitley, 2 p.m. Olive Rebekah lodge, 1.0.0. F. hall 7:30 p.m. Valparasip Guild banquet, Trinity school, 6:30 p.m. Dorcas class of Bethany E.U.B. church, Mrs. Lavanga Kistler, 7:30 p.m. Trinity E.U.B. W i .S.W.S., church 7:30 p.m. Gals and Pals Rome Demonstration club, Pleasant Mills school, 7 p.m. '. Eagles Auxilary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. Monroe Better Homes Demonstration club, Mrs. Ervin Stucky, 7:30 p. m. Bethany EUB Dutiful Daughters, Mrs. Van McConnell, 7:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY K. of C. Auxiliary card party, K. of C. halt p. m. Decatur BPW club, Zicm E. and R. church, 6:30 p.m.

Recorder’s Annual Report Filed Today Decrease Shown In Mortgage Values A total of 232 farm mortgages with a value of $1,687,163, were recorded with the recorder’s office during 1958, Mrs. Mabie Striker, Adams county recorder, said today. The 1958 figure shows a considerable decrease over the 1957 figure of 229 farm mortgages with a value of $4,354,663. The city mortgages also show a decrease compared with the 1957 figure. The 1958 mortgages totaled 190 valued. At. compared with the 1957 figure of 208 mortgages valued at $1,743,213. School fund mortgages decreased from five valued at $7,715, to four valued at $4,130. These are loans made from county funds. Chattel mortgages also took a considerable decrease. During 1958, 870 were filed valued at $1,585,227 as compared with 1957 showing 1,074 filed valued at $4,014,964. Mechanic liens filed against per•ftnal or real property for which goods or services have been provided for, but no payment made, totaled 20 in 1958, valued at $lB.239, as compared with 33 in 1957 valued at $18,748. The total number of instruments recorded this year was the smallest figure in the past several years. During 1958, 3,597 instruments valued at $4,523.70 were recorded. Figures from the past few years on instruments recorded and the values are the following: 1957, 4.197 instruments valued at $4,952.40; 1956, 4,178' instruments valued $5,267.93; 1955 . 4,606 t instruments valued at $5,098.10; 1954, 3,856 instruments, valued at $2,967.75; 1953, 4,537 instruments, valued at $3,235.40; 1952. 4,755 instruments values at $3,276.55. In 1958, there wire 870 chattel mortgages filed, 797 releases from chattel or personal property mortgages, were filed. Othere recent figures include: 1957, 1,074 filed, 943 released; 1956. 1.068 filed, 916 released; 1955, 1,144 filed, 1,055 released; 1954, 1,082 filed, 912 released; 1953, 1.381 filed, 1,344 released; and 1952, 1,467 filed, 1,325 released. A total of 151 farm mortgages were' paid this year totaling $662,478 is compared with the 1957 figure of 166 paid off valued at, $749,304. , ' City mortgages paid off during 1958 totaled 168 valued at $4,444,518 shows a considerable increase over the 1957 figure. Last year, 179 were • paid valued at $663,932. ' School fund mortgages shows a decrease of six paid at $8,452 in 1957 to four paid at $3,408 this year. Mechanic liens decreased over last year. In 1958, 13 were paid at $14,755 as compared with the 1957 figures of 22 paid at $24,687. Fees Collected Fees collected, and compared with last year’s figures, are as follows: In 1958, 645 deeds, $1,316.50 fees; 1957, 743 deeds, $1,502,80 fees; 1958, 426 mortgages, $1,565 fees; 1957, 442 mortgages, $1,526 fees; 1958, 20 mechanics liens, $lO fees; 1957. 33 mechanics liens, sl7 fees; 1958, chattel mortgages, $436 fees; 1957. 1,074 chattel mortgages, $537.50 fees. In 1958 195 releases, $172 fees; 1957, 224 ’releases, $172 fees; 1958. 22 assignments. $22 fees; 1957, 41 assignments, s4l fees; 1958, 7 poWer of attorney, $9.90 fees; 1957, 1 power of attorney, $1.30 fees.; 1958, 10 articles of incorporation. $57.10 fees; 1957, 9 articles of incorporation, $28.10 fees; 1958 , 20 plats. SBO fees; 1957, 22 plats, SBB fees. In 1958, 957 marginal releases, $280.25 fees; 1957, 1,145 marginal, releases. $231.55 fees; 1958, 33 miscellaneous*: $612.95; 1957 , 359 miscellaneous, $743.75 fees. Entries recorded free of charge included department of public welfare, 20; report of separation from service, 56; honorable discharge, 12; and state of Indiana, one. Von Eichhorn Named On Six Committees Von A. Eichhorn, of Uniondale, joint state senator for Adams, Blackford and Wells countries, has been appointed to six standing committees of the Indiana senate. Committees on which Eichhorn, one of the senate veterans, will serve during the present session of the legislature, include; agriculture, judiciary A, legislature apportionment, natural resources and conservation, public safety, and road.s • Suomtall ADMITTED Mrs. Leon Hathaway, Portland; Mrs. Ira Brodbeck Decatur; Frank Gillig, Decatur; Enos Osterman, Decatur. DISMISSED V' Adrian Coffee, Decatur; Mrs. Agnes Gordon, Decatur; Martin Affolder,.Rockford, Ohio; Mrs. Joseph L e*h ma n and baby boy, Berne; Ollie Chronister, Decatur.

■ •3- ■£> ■ • • ‘S*,•■'■'. * '' v ' ; ?'\"^ < f ,f ' : x j| •' ? JIA . < BY ■WHr® HI |g||k \»v 1' * * B sis. * : H illir " |SL ' .mmMIRMOmRHBSnKHVLWaSMMRHBMMi PLEADS FOR HER LIFE—A Batista government secretary pleads with a rebel captain (left) for her life in Mantanzas province, where rebels said she caused death of two youths by informing on them. She was doomed to face firing sauad.

_— ! ; One Man Injured In Two-Auto Collision Two Autos Collide Near Monroe Today Slight injuries were suffered in a two-car collision that occurred one mile south and four miles east of Monroe at 11:15 a m. today. E. E. Winans, 75, route six, Decatur, suffered a bruised mouth and a skinned chin as the result of the collision. He was taken to a local doctor's office for treatment and released. The collision occurred when a car driven by Don Raudenbush. 46, route one, Willshire, O„ collided with a car driven by Richard Grant Winans, 32, route six, Decatur, at an unmarked intersection east of Monroe. Investigating officers stated that the intersection was near open land, and that both drivers failed to see one another until it was too late to avoid the collision. Winans was headed east and Raudenbush was headed north at the time of the collision. Deputy sheriff Charles Arnold , estimated damages to the Raudenbush auto at $250 and $l5O to the Winans car. Surf & Sand Club Is Ruined By Fire Fire today ruined the Surf & Sand Club, a lining and dancing place near New—Buffalo, Mich., just over the Indiana-Michigan state line. The club was frequented for many years by northern Indiana residents. ~ * Dies From Injuries When Auto Hit Tree SOUTH BEND, Ind. (UPD—Roy S. Young, 70, died in Memorial hospital Thursday from injuries sustained four days .previously when his car hit a tree.

r _____ - ; -~— —— J'? { COMPARE PRICES! Then Buy EQUITY’S =— Highest Quality Milk ‘"■■'^J.» e xr” For Less Money! Jt4“ k C£c Bottled in Sparkling Glass : Yes, compare prices and then you’ll see that EQUITY Offers you the finest Milk at the lowest jw ■_ prices. You pay only 66c for a full gallon of■” EQUITY vitamin-rich, always fresh, always good-tasting milk. Compare prices—then buy W !/ EQUITY high quality milk! G ,ii on SPECIAL PRICE ! — CHOCOLATE MARBLE . ICE CREAM — Till Jan. 31 Only Ganon ' W W’"' Reg. 89c EQUITY . ' .. 151 N. 2nd Street .1 < DECATUR, IND. J

An application seeking a marriage license has been filed jn the Allen county court house by Louis D. Coffee, of Decatur, and Patricia D. Record, of Fort Wayne. Coffee is a former linotype operator for the Decatur Daily Democrat and is presently employed with the Journal-Gazette in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Gere Adams, mother of Mrs. Neva Troutner of this city, underwent brain surgery today at the Parkview hospital in Fort Wayne. Her room number is 343. Laverl E. Sharp, of 1039 Master Drive, an employe at the Decatur Central Soya plant, is in room 230, at the Parkview memorial hospital, Fort Wayne, undergoing examination before x-ray or cobalt treatment for a brain tumor. Sharp is in good spirits, and would appreciate receiving cards from his friends in Decatur. Treatment is expected to take another week or two. Rev. George Yorian At Graham Luncheon The Rev. George Yarian, pastor of the Assembly of God church I here, attended the luncheon held at Indianapolis Thursday in honor of Dr. Billy Graham, noted evangelist. Nearly 1,100 ministers from Indiana attended. Plans were discussed fdr Dr. Graham’s Indiana crusade, which will open at the state fairgrounds coliseum in Indianapolis next Oct. 6. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Lister and Janet Herzog Sautbine of Homestead 13, are parents of an eight pound, four ounce boy ’ born at 5:55 am. today. r About 60 million babies have been born in the U.g. since 1941. i

PAGE THREE

Another Oil Well Reported By Messel W.W. “Bill” Messel, Former Geneva oilman, has brought in an- j other oil well in the Sumner area , near Elwell, Gratiot county, Mich., 1 according to reports in Oil & Gas news of January 2.. The new well, called Rockafellow A-l, Is located 660 feet east qt the Potter B-l pro- , , ducer which has been flowing natural since brought in last October. Rockafellow A-l flowed 115 barrels oil after the shot in about nine hours. Messel reported that the j well flowed as well or better than the Potter, which is still flowing about 75 barrels a day on a 10-hour pinched flow schedule. A third i well. Potter A-2, is said to be stowing also, according to Messel. It < is hitting about M 0 barrels a day.

Gelatin-Plus puts nail beauty in a capsule! FOR PROBLEM NAILS ... < Gelatin-Plus is a modern aid for nails that split, Chip, peel or break. Doctors recommend gelatin at a rich source of protein needed for strong nails. Now, for the first time you can have gelatin in pleasant, easy-to-take capsules. . rich in protein. Packaged in a pursesize, clear plastic i case . 200 capsules SIO.OO 90 capsules $5.00 30 capsules $2.00. A \ . ■> - • I • Send pkgs, of Gelatin-Plus at j ; • Name——, . ' , ...n..— -1 • city Zone:—l ’ ?□ Charge □ C.O.D. □ Check; SMITH DRUG CO.