Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 63, Decatur, Adams County, 16 March 1959 — Page 3

MONDAY. MARCH 18, 1959

Mrs. Jerry J. Parr —Photo by Anspaugh

Parr - Gerber Nuptials Are Spoken Sunday

The marriage of Miss Pauline Marie Gerber to Jerry J. Parr was solemnized Sunday at 2 o’clock in the First Mertbonite Church of Berne, with the Rev. Gordon Neuenschwander officiating. Miss Gerber is the daughter of Mrs. Jacob Gerber of 505 East Franklin street, Berne, and . the bridegroom is the eldest son’ of Louis Parr of Geneva. Candelabra and baskets of aqua and white carnations graced the altar and the pews were marked with white bows. Mrs. Sherman Stucky provided organ selections, including the traditional wedding marches. Vocalist, Mrs. Eugene Lehman, sang ‘‘Together With Jesus,” while Miss Evelyn Miller, “ presented “I Love Thee.” Mrs. Lehman and Fredrick Stauffer joined together to provide two selections. Preceeding the bride down the aisle were three attendants gowned in white embossed nylon (pMer aqua taffeta. Maid of honor was Miss Betty Steiner and bridesmaid was Mrs. Dorothy Weaver. Flower girl was Miss Rita Jane Gifford. The attendants’ gowns were styled with a fitted bodice which featured a scoop neckline and brief sleeves. Their bouffant skirts of balleriny length were highlighted by a

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crushed taffeta cummerbund and a large back bow. Pearl jewelry, a gift of the bride, was worn by the attendants. Matching crowns with a short veil and arrangements of white and aqua carnations on an imported fan completed their outfits. As the wedding march was played, Miss Gerber appeared on We arm of her brother, H. James Gerber, in a bridal gown of chantilly lace and tulle over satin. The molded bodice featured cut out motifs of tulle embroidered with sequins and pearls. A tiny collar completed the bodice and long sleeves came to points over her hands. The voluminous skirt had a panel of lace and tulle down the front and fell to a chapel train of lace in the back. Her fingertip veil was caught to a crown Os hearts, which were detailed with pearls and sequins. To complement the —ensemble. the of white roses and ivy ‘centered with a white orchid; — — Wayne Derrickson served as the best man and. groomsman was Arthur Ford. The guests were seated by Cletus Gifford, Lyle Gerber, Thomas Riesen, and Robert Sauder. Master Tommy Gilliom attended as the ring bearer. White dinner jackets, black trousers, and aqua and white boutonniers were worn by the men of the wedding party. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Gerber selected an aqua dress with black accessories and a corsage of white roses. Approximately 250 guests attended the reception held in the chiirch basement following the ceremony. Hostesses included the Misses Kathleen Affolder, Dorothy Moser, Earlene Moser, Alice Alt, Jeanean Schultz, and Mrs. Enid Bailey. A gray tweed walking suit with pink accessories and a white orchid corsage were worn by the bride for a wedding trip to Florida. The new Mrs. Parr is a graduate of Berne high school and is

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employed as a clerk at Giffords J.G.A. Supermarket at Berne. A graduate of Geneva high school, the bridegroom is in business with his father in Parr’s grocery and filling statiofc at Geneva. After March 29, they will be at home at 505 East Franklin street, Berne. BUSINESS MEETING IS HELD FRIDAY A business meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at the Legion home Friday evening. The meeting was opened in the usual form and reports were given by the various chairmen. Mrs. Ed Bauer reported that the Junior girls will dress a Pan American doll. Reporting that a clothing drive will be held in April was Mrs. Clint Hersh. Mrs. T. C. Smith made a motion that the club endorse Mrs. Ed Bauer for district chaplain. Mrs. Melvin Luhman announced that the poppy school of instruction will be held April It. Mrs. Adrian Baker told of plans made for the party to be given April 23 at the Fort Wayne Veterans The president, Mrs.“ Joe Hunter, announced that the March social meeting will be dispensed with because of Good Friday. There will be a combined business and social meeting April 10. The meeting was adjourned with the retiring of the . — MRS. ROSS BRIAN IS RECENT HOSTESS The Naomi Circle members of the First Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. Ross Brian recently. Eleven members and one guest attended the meeting. Mrs Brian led the Bible study, after which the program for the evening was presented by Mrs. Robert Chappuis. Her topic had to do with being effective Christians in the government circles. Mrs. Robert Gay, acting as chairman for the meeting, made an announcement that the circle changed the Lenten supper to Sunday and the forthcoming general association meeting will feature Mrs. Elmer Becker from Woodbum. Those who haven’t turned in their fair pledges are asked to do so as soon as possible. Mrs. Tom I Burk is collecting them. At the close of the meeting, Mrs. Richard Schauss assisted the hostess in serving refreshments, MEYER HOME 18 MEETING SCENE Thursday afternoon, the home of Mrs. Floyd Meyer was the scene of Rhe meeting of members of the Salem Methodist Women’s Society of Christian service. . Mrs. Austin Merriman opened the meeting, after which Mrs. Roy Frank gave the devotional by reading scripture and using as her theme, ‘‘One In Christ.” Mrs. Leroy Miller offered a prayer and also gave the lesson concerning working together in Japan. She was assisted by Mrs. Frank Myers and Mrs. Roy Davies. Mrs. Merle Riley read a letter from a missionary spported by the society. Rott call was answered by members telling of a family gath-. ering. Self denial offerings were taken, after which the meeting was closed with a prayer. Refreshments were served to 15 members and two guests, Mrs. Paul Burkhart and Mrs. Herman Girod. Newly elected officers of the organization are president, Mrs. Austin Merriman; vice president, Mrs. Merle Riley; recording secretary, Mrs. Floyd Meyer; treasurer, Mrs. Claude Foreman; secretary of promotion, Mrs. Roy Miller; missionary education and service, Mrs. Rue Strayer; Christian social relations, Mrs. Oscar Young; children work, Mrs. Clair Carver; spiritual life, Mrs. Roy Frank; student work, rMs. Elisha Merriman; literature and publications, Mrs. Morris Miller; and supply work, Mr.s Charles Burkhart.

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PRAYER OPENS » WEDNESDAY MEETING A prayer opened the Wednesday meeting of members <Jf the Ruth. Circle of the Presbyterian churchp The home of Mrs. Bud Townsend was the meeting scene. | Mrs. David Langston gave the devotions, after which Mrs. Wilbur Petrie gave the program about government circles. An announcement was made concerning the i association meeting to be held | March 25. i Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Jack Heller, and Mrs. Dick Heller. i MAGLEY GIRLS GUILD MEETS RECENTLY 5 Miss Winnie Mankey was hostess for the recent meeting of members of the Magley Girls Guild.* Miss ■ Jean Kolter was leader. The meeting was opened with the group singing the hymn, “Nearer My God To Thee,” after which Miss Helen Reppert gave the scripture reading. Mrs. H. E. Settlage offered a prayer followed by the singing of a hymn. After a short business meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess. « WOMEN OF THE MOOSE MEET THURSDAY EVENING Women of the Moose met Thursday evening at the Moose hoqje in observance of chapter night and enrollment of candidates. Mrs. Ora McAlhany served as hostess for the evening and served a lunch to those in attendance. A scrap book was made by the members and it will be turned over to the hospital chairmen for the children. Mrs. Nellie Jackson of thd local hospital is acting as the chairman. After refreshments were served by the hostess, the door„ prize was presented to Mrs. Ray Venis, An Order of the Rainbow for Girls meeting will be held Thursday at 8:45 o’clock at the Masonic hall. All members are urged to be present for practice for iniitiation and inspection. ’ * , Miss Ava kraft will be hostess to members 6f Priscilla Circle of the First Christian church Wednesday at 7:30 o’clock. • Adams County Federation of Club Women will meet Friday at 12:30 o’clock at the C.L. of C. hall with William Colpitts as guest speaker. He is from the state con- ■ servation department and has been Svited to speak because of nationwildlife wee k. Mrs. Walter Haynes, Bth district president, will be a guest at the meeting. “The Blind Sea” is the name of the movie to be presented to members of the Zion Lutheran Emmaus Guild who will meet Tuesday at 8 o’clock at the parish hall. Members of the Pleasant Mills Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Services will meet Wednesday at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Charles Morrison. There will be an election of officers. St. Anne’s Study club members will meet with Miss Margaret Eiting Thursday at 2 o’clock. A general meeting of the Bethany Women’s Society of World Service will be held Thursday at 2 o’clock at the church. Do Your Best class members of the Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church will have a regular meeting Thursday at 7:30 o’clock in the ehurch basement. The Profit and Pleasure Home Demonstration club met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Bluhm Tuesday. An all day meeting and potluck dinner were held. The lesson on “Mix and Match” was given by Miss Lois Folk. Thirteen members, six children, and one guest were present. : : ,

'*■ wt-' e Miss Karel Louise Thieme, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Thieme of 526 Studebaker streef, Decatur, was capped during ceremonies held at ‘8 p. m. Friday, by the Ball Memorial hospital school of nursing in Muncie. The program was conducted in the L. A. Pittenger Student Center of Ball State Teachers College. Fifty-one students or the class of 1961 received their caps during the ceremonies which I marked the completion of six months of preclinical training for the first-year nursing students.

CUJBS Calendar items for today’s pub Nation must be phoned In by U •jb. (Saturday 9:30) phone 3-2121 Mariloa Roop MONDAY Rosary Society, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 o’clock. Home Demonstration Chorus, Monroe. 5:30 p.m. Adams Central P.T.A., school cafeteria, 7:30 p.m. V.F.W. Auxiliary, post home, 8 p.m. ■” Monmouth Parent and Family Life Education Group, school 7 p.m. Woman’s club, Youth Center, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Tri Kappa, postponed. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. O.H. Vance, 2 p.m. Loyal Daughters class of Bethany E.U.B. church, Mrs. Adolph Kolter, 7:30 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild, First Methodist church, 7:30, p.m. Merry Matrons Home Demonstration club, rMs. Hubert Marbach. 7:30 p.m. CJiurch Mothers study club, Mrs. Charles Chew, 8 p.m. Root Township Home Demonstration club, Monmouth school, 6:30 p.m. Lincoln school P.T.A., school auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Emmaus Guild, parish hall, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Historical club, Mrs. Delton Passwater, 2 p.m. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Weldon Soldner, 2:30 p.m. Pristilia Circle of First Christian church, Miss Ava Kratt, 7:30 p.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist W.S--C.S., Mrs. Charles Morrisdn, 7(30 p.m. THURSDAY Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, 10 a.m. Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Masonic hall, 6:45 p.m. St. Anne’s study club, Miss Margaret Eiting, 2 p.m. Bethany W.S.W.S., church 2 p.m. Do Your Best class, Trinity E.U.B. church, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Federation of Women’s clubs, C.L. of C. hall, 12:30 p.m. t Vitamins On account of its great supply of ■ vitamins, raw cabbage is splendid for the system. Make a habit of shredding a little raw cabbage with your salads.

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Ben Elzey, of Toledo, Ohio, and a former agent of theJtailway Express company herot is visiting friends and relatives for a few days. He has recently retired. ; Miss Carol Kessen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kessen of 315 North Third street, celebrated her 16th birthday Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Klepper will return from a winter trip to Europe in about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Cal E. Peterson had dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Everett, of south of Van Wert, 0. Mrs. J. L. Kocher left last week for a,trip tn California to visit her daughter, Miss Helen Kocher. Mrs. Mary Jane Saylors returned Sunday from a Florida vacation. On her return trip she visited in Washington, D.C., with relatives.

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Those who attended the Friday capping ceremony of Miss Karel Louise Thieme at Muncie, were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thieme and family of 526 Studebaker street, and Mrs. Walter Thieme of route 5. Mrs. Harry Stults has returned from Warner Robins, Ga., where she visited with her son and fami iiy. Barbara Fieehter Pledged To Pamarada Barbara Fiechter, route 4, Decatur, sophomore, has been pledged to Pamarada, activities honorary for independent junior and senior; women at Indiana University. New | pledges to Pamarada and other honorary organizations were announced at the annual mass me?t- . ing March 10 attended by all un- . dergraduate women on the cam-’ pus. Pamarada members are chosen: I / ' f .... .... ~ ■Th

for character, scholarship, and leadership in campus activities. Purpose of the organization is to represent clearly views of independent women and to further their interest in campus activities. ’

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THE WINNER OF OUR “SPRING OPENING GIFT IS . . . Mrs. Barbara Rothgeb Box 115, Hoagland, Ind. BOWER JEWELRY STORE j |

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