Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 56, Decatur, Adams County, 7 March 1959 — Page 3

SATURDAY. MARCH 7, 1959

jHHHKiBi ;'*> * ■ L ‘W3Z3® - ■ "• ' . ■ ■ jf 7 X-,. — ;; W I*■ ''*£&* '■' V . • ■*«.* <-.*(►-•--/Bb.■. it II /* Ijf X L. BB' W wh® Iwßlf a >lMf' <' •• - w To Exchange August Nuptials The engagement _and approaching marriage pt Miss Evelyn Conrad to Richard Keunexe has been made known by her \ parents; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Conrad of rural route 10, Fort Wayne. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keuneke of rural route 1, Decatur. , Miss Conrad is a graduate of Hoagland high school and is employed by Wayne Candies, Inc., Fort Wayne. Keuneke, upon graduation from high school at Monmouth, began training in the General Electric apprentice school in Fort Wayne. The bride-elect and her fiance have made plans to exchange vows August 22

Bflirta At the Adams county memorial hospital: Ralph and Martha Foos Kreigel of 1033 West Marshall street, are the parents of an eight pound, seven and one half ounce girl born at 3:29- p.m. Friday, Bud E. and Carolyn Meyer Case . Fascinating! P,tinted Pattern O'-Q rnWw\ °->7 I i li 'j k _ I ■ 'll vmJ %' 1 -- J- / H \o ' iWI W ' *' f S wjR v -II f \ ■■i | >. y 9370 i?si ly Ifl&MMtlllktfMt Shadow-slim sheath — marvelous for day or evening. Note the alluring curve of the shoulder line — the dramatic V-dip ip back. Sew-very-easy, so very smart in shantung, linen, or cotton. Tomorrow’s pattern: Child’s. Printed Pattern 9370: Misses’ Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. -Size 16 requires 3¥g yards 39-inch. Printed directions on sach pattern part. Easier, accurate. Send FIFTY CENTS (coins) Send FIFTY CENTS (coins) for this pattern — add 10 cents for each pattern for first-class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, Decatur Daily Democrat Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. - ...........

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of 918 High street, are the parents of a seven pound, 12% ounce boy born at 10:54 p.m. Friday. An eight pound, 10% ounce boy was born at 1:26 a.m. today to Norman F. and Nadine Dodds Lehman of route 1, Berne. ; A girl was born at 3:27 a.m. today to Junior and Ruth C. Tink- ' ham Huser of route 2, Berne. She weighed four pounds, nine and one ; half ounces. ADMITTED . Miss Tessa Lou Hawkins, Deca- i tur; Dean Edward Hendricks, , Berne; Miss Nancy Gentis, Deca- i tur; Luther Evans, Geneva. i DISMISSED , ' ;'*■ < Mrs. Christ Neuenschwander and < baby boy, Berne. , 1 • x TT n i J i-n\UAL»<q U t ■ i Mr. and Mrs. Menno Mertz of < Geneva, called on Mrs.. Eva Brew- j ster Sunday afternoon.’ r Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boggess J have moved from their Kirkland township home to the Huser prop- g erty in Monroe. t John Robertson, 3-year-old son a of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Robertson, i Bluffton route 4, had his tonsils re- I moved Friday at the Clinic hospi- p tai in Bluffton. He will be released 5 today. n

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CHURCH CLASS OBSERVES ST. PATRICK’S DAY Class members of the Heidelberg class of the.ZjPK and Reformed church met recently for a St. Patrick’s day fellowship. After the president Called the meeting to order, the group sang two hymns followed by the devotions led by Mrs. Lawrence Rash. At the close of the business meeting, the group prayed together the “Lord’s* Prayer.” During the social hour, games and contests were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Rash, Mrs. William Feller, and Mrs. Wayne Burger. The committee served refreshments at the end of the meeting. CHURCH SOCIAL ROOM IS MEETING SCENE The Women's Guild of. the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church met in the social room of the church Wednesday evening after the Lenten service. The president, Mrs. Rufus Kirchhofer, conducted a short business meeting and reminded the members of the layette that will be due at the spring regional meeting at Wabash. The minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer’s report were read and approved. During the social hour, refreshments were served by Mrs. Leo Kirsch, Miss Lydia Kirsch, Mrs. William Klickman, Miss Margaret Klickman, Miss Erma Kirchner, Mrs. Dwight, and Mrs. a Rufus Kirchhofer. LADIES FELLOWSHIP MEETS THURSDAY Members of the Ladies Fellowship of the Missionary church met Thursday evening in the church basement. The evenlhg Was spent in Jcnoting comforts and piecing quilt blocks. Opened by the president the business meeting featured a prayer and the devotions. Songs were sung, after which a prayer was offered. Mrs. Jeff Rauch read the scrioture from Luke and John. There were 14 members and one guest present’ for the meeting, which was closed with a prayer by Mrs. Ralph Myers. MRS. LEWIS RUMSCHLAG IS HOSTESS THURSDAY The home of Mrs. Lewis Rumschlag was the scene of the Thursday afternoon meeting of members of the Town and Country Home Demonstration club. Mrs. Robert Colter, vice-presi-dent, conducted the business- meeting, which was opened by the group repeating the club collect and creed. After the members sang the song of the month, Mrs. Gerald Bixler presented the lesson on meal management. Roll call was answered by members telling of their biggest mistake. Eleven members heard Mrs. William Meyers give the health I and safety lesson and read an article about heart disease. Mrs. William Meyers was alos in charge of the citizenship lesson and reported on the state legislature meeting she and Mrs. Herman Meyers hacf recently attended. After plans were completed to conduct a white elephant sale at ! the next meeting, the meeting was J adjourned with the club prayer. A social time followed with Mrs. Robert Colter winning the contest < prize. Mrs. Lewis Rumschlag and < Mrs. Cyril Becker served refresh- 1 ments at the meeting’s close. j

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UETIf EIGHTEEN ATTEND SHAKESPEARE MEETING Wednesday Evening, the home of Mrs. Bertha Rice wss .the the meeting of elghten members of the Shakespeare club. Mrs. C. E. Peterson was program leader and presented a paper on Norway. It was announced that the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Weldon Soldndr. Candies were served at the close of the meeting. MISS MAXINE COLEMAN IS GUEST OF HONOR Miss Maxine Coleman was guest of honor at a family night supper held by the members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Monroe Methodist church. Miss Coleman is a missionary who is supported by the society of the Fort Wayne district. The dinner prayer was offered by the Rev. Willis Gierhart and after dinner, a short business session was held at which time an offering for Miss Coleman was taken. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kingsley of Berne were the guest speakers and showed pictures of their work in Timor of Indonesia. The meeting was closed with, a prayer offered by Mrs. Homer Winteregg. The fellowship committee of the society were hostesses for the evening. CHURCH OF CHRIST TO BE HOST SUNDAY The Decatur Church of Christ will be hosts for the monthly youth rally to be held Sunday. A song service will be led by Miss Karen Mac after which the Rev. Carroll Myers will offer his remarks. -<? The program will be conducted by Miss Judy Rhodes, who will read several stories, each of which will be followed by an appropriate song. Those who will either sing or play accompanying music are Miss Diane Deßolt, Miss Jean Conrad, Miss Toni Rupert, Miss Darlenon Moser, Rev. Myers, Miss Nera Rupert, and Dick Conrad. Don and Sharon Hawkins will present a chemical talk at the end of the meeting. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY LADIES AID MEMBERS Officers were elected at the recent meeting of members of the Union Chapel Ladies Aid. Thirteen members and four visitors were present for the meeting. After hymns had been sungy Mrs. Charles Burrell read fro’fri the fourteenth chapter of John. Mrs. Lydia Cramer presented a prayer after which the business, roll call, and payment of dues were held. Newly elected officers of the organization are president, Mrs. Harve Koos; vice president, Mrs. John Walters; secretary, Mrs. Omer Merriman; assistant secretary, Mrs. Ralph Rice; treasurer, Mrs. Martin Sprunge; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Donald Smith; pianist, Mrs. Emmitt Anderson; assistant pianist, Mrs. Glen Roughia; chorister, Mrs. Wilbur Foor; and assistant chorister, Mrs. Charles Burrell. The closing prayer was offered by Mrs. Harvey Koos. — Zion Lutheran Missionary Society members will meet Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock in the parish hall. Mrs. Roger Schuster will be in charge of the devotions, and the Rev. Richard Ludwig will lead the ] topic study. The Decatur circuit of the Vai- I paraiso University Guild will meet I at the St. Peter’s Fuelling church I Tuesday at 8 O’clock. Wednesday, a K. of C. Auxiliary I card party will be held at 8 o’clock I at the K. of C. hall. The Decatur Emblem club will I hold a pot luck supper prior to the I regular meeting Thursday evening I at 6.30 o’clock at the Elks home. I All members are urged to attend. I Arthur Sonner Dies | At Home On Friday I Arthur Sonner, 81, of Fort I Wayne, the father of George W. I Sonner, Sr., of Decatur route 1, I died in his home Friday at 7:30 I a.m. Funeral services will be at I 10 a.m. Monday at the Elzey fun- I eral home in Waynedale, Dr. Ger- I aid H. Jones officiating. Burial will I be in the Prairie Grove cemetery. I Other survivors are a daughter, 1 Mrs. Jacob Garmire, Fort Wayne; I two sisters, Mrs. Issac Sales, Mea- [ nook, Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. I Joseph Blystone, Penticon. British I Columbia, Canada; eight grand- I children and nine great-grandchild- I ren. Sonner was a retired employe I of the former Essex Wire Co. rj

r . i R ! i ■' * * Mlim A Youth for Christ rally will be held at the First $ Mennonite church in Berne Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. The Rev. Dave . LeShana, producer and j moderator of a weekly educational telecast for Taylor University, director of the college radio program, and the college pastor, will be the guest speaker. Rev. and Mrs. LeShana returned recently from a 40-day tour of India and the Orient as part of a team of 30 evangelists who were also delegates to Youth for Christ’s international world congress. MISSIONARY SOCIETY HOLDS RECENT MEETING / Members of the Church of God Missionary Society met recently m the fellowship basement. The missionary pledge was given in unispn to open the meeting. Mrs. Paul Strickler was program chairman and she was assisted in presenting the program, “Decisions of the Cross,” by Mrs.'Guy Agler, Mrs. Emery Hawkins, Mrs. Floyd Morrison, Mrs. Floyd Mitchel, Mrs. Kenneth Mitchel, Mrs. Robert A. Strickler, Mrs. Elmer Scott, Mrs. Mary Hazelwood. Mrs." Charles Frank, and Mrs. Kenneth Watkins. Mrs. Paul Strickler closed the program by reading a poem'. In charge of the devotions was Mrs. Reuben Smith. A short business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Floyd Mitchel, during which new officers were elected. Mrs. Mary Hazelwood offered the closing prayer. Hostesses to the 19 members were Mrs. Paul Strickler and Mrs. Floyd Morrison. Mrs. Annie L. Jones Is Taken By Death ' I" b : ■■ Mrs. Annie L. Jones, 38, of Convoy, 0., route 1, a native of Adams county died at 10155 p.m. Thursday at her home after suffering a stroke a month ago. She was born March 18, 1875. Surviving are her husband, James p. Jones; three sons, Walter of Van Wert, 0., Robert, of Chicago, ; and Russell of Decatur; a daughter, Mrs. Eunice Denig, Convoy route 2; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchild-ren. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church at Convoy and its Fideltas Guild. Services will be at 2:30 p.m Sunday in the Trinity Lutheran church, the Rev. Guy M. Lubold officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery. Friends may call at the H.D. Smith funeral home. The body will be taken to the church an hour prior to the services.

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CXUJBS Calendar items for today’s pub•cation must be phoned in by 11 «jn. (Saturday 9:30) Fnone 3-2121 Martion Roop SATURDAY WMrie«and Win class of Trinity E. U. B. church, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Wittwer, 7:30 p. m. SUNDAY St. Mary’s Blue Creek Conservation club, club grounds, 1 p.m. MONDAY Pythian Sisters Needle Club, Moose home, following Temple. Welcome Wagon club. Mrs. John Heffner. 8 p. m. Research club, Mrs. O. L. Vance, 2:30 p.m. Bobo Community Organization, school, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Weight Watchers, 236 North 12th street, 7:30 p.m. Music Department rehearsal, Zion E. and R. church. 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Tri Kappa Associate chapter, Mrs. Thomas Allwein. 7:30 p.m. Rose Garden club, Mrs. Richard Mailand, 2 p.m. Rebekah lodge. Odd Fellows hall 7:30 p.m. Gals and Pals Home Demonstration club, Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p.m. Kirkland W.C.T.U., Mrs. Ruben Smith, 1:30 p.m. _ Trinity E.U.B. W.S.W.S., church, 7:30 p.m. Live and Learn Home Demonstration club trip, postponed. Monroe Better Homes Demonstration club, Mrs. Harve Ruppert, 7:30 p.m. Profit and Pleasure Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Ralph Bluhm 10 a.m. Honorary chapter of Psi lota Xi, Mrs. Edgar Gerber, 6:30 p.m. , Psi lota Xi sorority. Girl Scout room, 7 p.m. — Style show sponsored by Delta Theta Tau, Center, 8:30 p.m; Ddrcas’ class of Bethany E.U.B. church, Mrs. Alva Buffenbarger, , 7:30 p.m..* Decatur Circuit of Valparaiso , University Gtßld, St. Peter’s Fuelling church, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY K. of C. Auxiliary card party, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. Zion Lutheran Missionary Society, parish hall, 1:30 p.m. Ruth Circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Bud Townsend, 8 : p.m. .. b —Naromi Circle' of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Richard Schrauss, 8 p.m. Delta Lambda chapter, Mrs. Frank Crist, 8 p.m. THURSDAY Decatur Emblem club, pot luck supper, Elks home, 6:30 p.m. Order of Eastern Star, Masonic hall. 7:30 pnr. — Mt. Pleasant W.S.W.S., Mrs. Robert Teeple, 1:30 p.m. .' Women of the Moose, Moose : home, officers at 7:30,-4odge at 8 ; p.m. 1 Mary Circle of Presbyterian ■ church, Mrs. O. K, Baker, 2:30 pm. ] Martha Circle of Presbyterian < church, Miss Madge Hite. 2 30 p.m. ' i r St. Mary's River 1 1 Rises To 10 Feet ’ Snow in Decatur accumulated to ■ .05 inch as of 7 a m. today and the , St. Mary’s river rose about a foot ’ to an even 10 feet, reports weather , observer Louis Landrum. The riv- ‘ er rose more than three feet yes- * terday after nearly an inch of j rain was recorded Friday.

- f BBL << ■L. a. wk Vlt** B I wl '/i ,? a 2* ■IW/JJL "■"'I . ' . / ' l s ::1 B h ■ M Bteki’ lljf j END OF KIDNAP TRAIL—HeId by*« kidnaper for six days. Eric Flores, 9-week-old twin, is held by his sobbing mother, Mrs. Ruth Flores, in 6ntario, Calif. Crying at left is Mrs. Betty Jean Yocom, 38, who readily admitted snatching Eric from the crib he shared with his twin brother, Aaron. Married three times. Mrs. Yocom has a 19-year-old son by her first marriage. Mrs. Flores said, ”1 have no hatred . • ."

Presbyterian Men To Attend Annual Meet Ten men from the First Presbyterian church. Decatur, will attend the 11th annual meeting of the national council of United Presbyterian men at the Palmer House? in Chicago, March 13. 14 and 15. Daniel A. Chapman, ambassador from Ghana to the United States, will address the men Friday morning, The keynote address that morning will be given by the Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Lindquist, chairman of the board of national missions and senior minister of the Hollywood Presbyterian church. Other speakers at the sessions include Paul McKelvey, president, Western Management Corp., Los Angeles; S. J. Patterson, Jr., former football coach; the Rev. Dr. Theophilus M. Taylor, moderator (presiding officer) of the church, and the Rev. Dr. Eugene Carson Blake, stated clerk (chief administrative officer) of the church. The Chicago meeting of United Presbyterian men is the fourth of four major meetings held by the organization in February and March each year. Others—regional meetings—were held in New York. Sacramento and Wichita. Several thousand men attend each meeting. There are some 400.000 men who participate in this laymen's movement of the United Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. The theme of this, year’s meeting is “build on your most holy faith.” Those attending from this church are: David Langston, P.M.C., Homestead 13; C. C Langston, Stratton Way; Donald A, Norquest, Harvester Lane’ Talmage G. Campbell, 3 Anthony Wayne Meadows, R. 5; Paul Blackburn, 403 N. sth. St..; Wayne Schnepf, R. 3; Donavin L. Sprunger, 136 S. Uth; Roger Blackburn, 1128 Mix Ave.; Douglas P. Thompson, 1104 Master

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Drive; Royal R. Friend, 908 N. 3rd St. o ———————-o 20 Years Ago Today <« ' - i .-O March 7, 1939 — J. Frank Mann, 78, prominent Muncie attorney and Democratic leader, and a native of Decatur, died at Muncie hospital after an extended illness. x-Ten dozen prize oranges rolled onto the sidewalk in front of the A & P store when the warm sun cracked the front window of the store. Robert D. Frfcinger, substitute clerk in the Decatur post office for the past three years, has been appointed regular clerk. Plans and specifications for the new cooling tower at the city light plant, drawn by Bevington-WiU-jams, Inc., Indianapolis, have been approved by the. city council. ’. A • . PORTRAIT of Spring Fashion, Tuesday, March 10th at 8:30 p. m. Community Center, Sponsored by Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Donation 75c. 56 t 3

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