Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 80, Decatur, Adams County, 4 April 1959 — Page 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1959

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Miss Gable and Michael Laughlin Wed Today

In an impressive ceremony performed this morning at 10 o’clock in the St. John The Baptist Catholic church, Fort Wayne, Miss Monica Ann Gable became the bride of Michael Joseph Laughlin. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Gable of 217 Limberlost Trial. Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Laughlin of 4408 Beaver Avenue, Fort Wayne, are parents of the bridegroom. Appearing before the Rev. Simeon M. Schmitt, the bride was given in marriage by her father. Her gown of silk organza and chantilly lace over taffeta was styled with an empire bodice of lace. Her scalloped sabrina neckline ended in long tapering sleeves and was accented by a bias fold of silk. The lace was repeated in the appliqued motifs on the front panel of the billowing skirt and the back streamers which flowed to the hem of the circular chapel train. Miss Gable's veil of imported ill■trnwr w»4 caught to asap of ffleated organza embroidered with

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pearls. A double ring bouquet of white roses complemented her attire. Miss Cynthia Gable .sister of the bride, was the maid of honor while the sister of the bridegroom, Mrs. Thomas Lili, was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Russel Hare, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Robert Gore, a friend of the bride from Bowling Green, Ohio. All of the attendants wore matching princesses gowns of romance blue.' Draped chiffon and taffeta fashioned the scoop necklines which were enhanced by cap sleeves. The bell shaped skirts were ballerina length. Juliet bands of silk braid and tiny flowerettes in a criss cross pa tern, held their circular veils. The attendants carried colonial bouquets of carnations and other flowers in shades of pink, orchid, and purple. Philip Schn€lker, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, served as the best man. Robert Bagenschuetz, Thomas Lili, and Philip Pfeiffer were the ushers. An empress sheath dress of lilac chiffon and satin with a floating back panel was worn by the mother of the bride. She completed her costume with a matching petal cloche and creme accessories. Mrs. Laughlin selected a navy dress with navy and white accessories. Both mothers wore orchid corsages. A wedding breakfast was held in the Arabian room of the Mispah Shrine Temple following the wedding. The immediate family of the bride and bridegroom were in attendance. This afternoop, a reception will be held from 3 until 6 o’clock in the Mizpah Temple. Servers will include the Misses Joan Schmidt, Joyce Hoa, Judy Oliver and Judy Klen, all former college classmates of the bride. For a wedding trip to Chicago, 111., the bride will change into a light weight black wool suit with fur trim and black and white accessories. The new Mrs. Laughlin is a graduate of Fort Wayne South Side high school and attended St. Francis College. A graduate of Central Catholic high school, the bridegroom is a graduate of International Business college. Future address of the couple is 2906 >4 South Lafayette street, Fort -Wayne. ■. - —1

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* J-'-. 4»' - MR. AND MRS. BOARDMAN TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY The 54th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Boardman will be observed Friday with a special sale at their store on First street. I Mr.' and Mrs. Boardman were < married April 10,1905 in St. Louis, ( Mo. The parents of two children, the honored couple has operated Boardman’s Sewing Machine shop in Decatur for 23 years. UNION CHAPEL GROUP MEETS ALL DAY THURSDAY Members of the Union Chapel Ladies Aid met Thursday for an all day meeting. Ten members and one visitor were present. J The meeting wap opened by the president, Mrs. Gladys Koos, who led the singing of hymns. Devotions from Psalm 23 were read by Mrs. Charles Burrell and Mrs. Emmett Anderson followed with a prayer. During the business meeting, roll call and dues were taken. Mrs. Charles Burrell was appointed in charge of the devotion committee and Mrs. ; Thurman Drew, flower committee. Cards and press reporter duties will be handled by Mrs. Ammi Miller. To close the meeting, a prayer was offered by Mrs. Lydia Cramer. THURSDAY MEETING IS HELD AT COLTER HOME Thursday afternoon,*the home of Mrs. Robert Colter was the scene of the meeting of members of the Town and Country Home Demonstration club. Mrs. William Keller, club president, called the meeting to order and the club creed and collect were repeated. Mrs. Leo Teeple gave the history of the song of the month, “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes.” Mrs. Wilmer Bultemeier presented the lesson on “Wills and Deeds” and Severin Schurger was introduced as the guest speaker. Roll call found 16 members present. Following the club prayer, the meeting was adojurned and a white elephant sale was held. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Robert Colter, assisted by Mrs. Homer Reace. Members of the Emblem club will meet Thursday at 8 o’clock at the Elks home. A meeting of the Order of East_ern Star will be held “Thursday at 7:30 o’clock at the Masonic hall. The new worthy patron will lead the members in reviewing their obligations and the chapter will observe its birthday anniversary. Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock, Mrs, Maurice Miller will be hostess to members of the Salem Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service. Members if the Civic department of Woman’s club, are reminded to bring their own table service to the dinner which will be served at 6:30 o*clock Monday at the Bethany E. U. B. church. The Presbyterian Circles are planning their meetings for Wednesday and Thursday. Members of the Ruth Circle will meet with Mrs. Wilbur Petrie Wednesday at 8 o’clock and Naomi Circle members will meet at the home of Mrs. W. W. Cravens at the same time. Thursday at 2:30 o’clock, members of the Mary Circle will meet with Mrs. William Affolder, while Martha Circle members arc meeting at the home of Mrs. Dale Moses. The Zion Lutheran Missionary Society members will meet Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock at the parish hall. 1 Trade in a good town — Decatur

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- —1 CLUE®: 1 Calendar Items for today's pub- ’ •cation must be. phoned in by U ' tm. (Saturday i:3o> ' Phone 3-2121 i Marilou Roop SUNDAY St. Mary’s Blue Creek Conser- ( vation club, trap shoot, club grounds, 1 p.m. • t MONDAY Civic Department of Woman’s club, Bethany<E.U.B. church, 6:30 ( p.m. Bring own table service. Juniors of American Legion Auxiliary, Legion home, 4 until 6:30 p.m. Junior Auxiliary of D.A.V., D.A.V hall, 8 p.m. V.F.W. Auxiliary, V.F.W. hall, 8 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima study club, i Mrs. Cletus Gillman, 8 p.m. Literature department, Mrs. Lowell Harper, 7:45 p.m. Dramatic department, Mrs. Robert Holthouse, 8 p.m. Ladies Firemen’s Auxiliary, Mrs. Joe Mcßride, 8 p.m. Adams County Home Demonstration chorus, Monroe, 7:30 p.m. Junior Women, Dairy Queen parking lot, 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY Sacred Hearts study club, Mrs. John Braun, 8 p.m. C.L. of C., C.L. of C. haU, 6:30 p.m. Decatur W.C.T.U., Mrs. Jess Niblick, 1:30 p.m. Monroe Better Jlomes Demonstration club, Mrs. Verline Geyer, 7:30 p.m. Tri Kappa, Elks home, 7:45 p.m. Dutiful Daughters class of Bethany E.U.B. church, Mrs. Ralph Gentis, 7:30 p.m. Happy Homemakers club, Mrs. Earl Harmon, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Fourth district Past President’s Parley, Waynedale post 241, 12 noon. Our Lady of Lourdes study club, Mrs. Mary Braun, 8 p.m. Historical club, members will be picked up at their homes, 12 noon. K. of C. card party, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. Decatur 8.P.W., Zion E. and R. church, 6:30 p.m. Salem Methodist W. S. C. S., Mrs. Maurice Miller, 1:30 p.m. Ruth Circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Wilbur Petrie, 8 p.m. Naomi Circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. W. W. Cravens, 8 p.m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society, parish hall, 1:30 p.m. Emblem club, Elks horn*, 8 p.m. Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. Mary Circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. William Affolder, 2:30 p.m. Martha Circle of Presbyterian church, Mrs. Dale Moses, 2:30 p.m.

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JOAN MCCLINTOCK TO WED WILLIAM ALAN BLACK Mr. and Mrs. Theodore T. McClintock. 9146 Washington Boulevard, Indianapolis have announced the engagement of their daughter, Joan, to William Alan Black, son of Mrs. Alan Black of Palo Alto, California. Miss McClintock was graduated from Vassar College and resides in Chicago. Black is a graduate of the University of Chicago and the ] University of Chicago law school, , and is practicing law in Chicago. j Miss McClintqck and her fiance f plan a June wedding in the First ( Presbyterian church in - Indianap- j olis. Mrs, C. D. Teeple of this city , Is the maternal grandmother of < the bride-to-be. ( Pfc. Jerry Miller ' ’ Reported Improved At Army Hospital; Decatur and area residents are 1 once again urged to send cards or < letters to Pfc. Jerry D. Miller, 1 who still remains in critical con- < dition ii a Virginia hospital more I than 700 miles from home. i His mother, Mrs. Vivian Mil- ’ ler, who is now with her son at 1 the Fort Eustis hospital, reports 1 that upon her arrival she found : her son much improved. Just this i week for the first time since the i motorcycle accident in which he i was critically injured, Jerry was,: able to take some liquids and soft foods by mouth. Pfc. Miller was a passenger on an ill-fated motorcycle which crashed headon with a car on the base. Most seriously injured, Miller underwent lengthy surgery last week to close a gaping hole in his stomach. The wound required 150 stitches to close. Future surgery is being planned to correct his crushed hip and leg. ; It is thought that some word from home might aid Jerry in his recovery, so local people are asked to send cards to the former , Decatur high school student. Jerry’s address is: Pfc. Jerry D. Miller, RA 16605898, Co. “A” 159th Bn. (Boat), Fort Eustis, Va., c/o Hospital Ward No. 7. B Wfe ! Robert and Joyce Walbun Teeple, are the parents of a five pound, seven ounce boy born Tuesday at the Parkview hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Teeple of Decatur, are the paternal grandparents. . I At the Adams county memorial hospital: Robert and Mary Lehman Strickler of 521 Thirteenth street are the parents of an eight pound, two ounce boy born at 9 a.m. Friday. A seven pound, seven ounce girl was born at 3:53 a.m. today to Arnold and Ann Lee Hamana Gerke of route 3. ADMITTED Paul Smitley, Hoagland; Mrs. John O. Miller, Decatur; Clayton Strickler, Monroe; Mrs. Arthur Daniels, Decatur; Mrs. Ralph Grotrian, Decatur; Mrs. Burley Billingtor, Bryant; Mrs. Alvin W.j Barkley, Monroeville; Mrs. Emit Nord, Monroeville; Misses Karen and Sharon Elzey, Decatur; Lynn Frederick Burger, Decatur. DISMISSED Mrs. Mary Brown, Decatur; Miss Arleen Smitley, Decatur; Mrs. Benjamin J. Jones and baby girl, Berne; Mrs. Robert G. Mieter and baby girl, Berne; Mrs. Cletus Rumschlag and baby girl, Fort Wayne; Mrs. David Light, Berne. Trade in a good town — Decatur.

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NOTES FROM AFTER THIRTY By JACK HELLE* SPRING FEVER Oh my. Some weeks there’s a lot to do. and other times it’s almost impossible to find a story. It could be that sometimes one feels more like looking than others. We could say April Fool, and let the whole thing go, t>ut that would be taking the easy way out. Come to think of it, who likes to do things the hard way anyway. _ 30 THE HELPING HAND If, in the course of your sprang cleaning, you come across a lot of old clothes, and don't have a particular rummage sale or other; organization to save them for, there is a good use for them. Decatur could start a “good neighbor’’ drive for some of the folks in Van Wert who were literally wiped out during their recent flood. Most of us have friends, relatives (sometimes they’re the same, and sometimes, not> or acquaintances among our Buckeye neighbors. This would be a good chance to be a real good neighbor. Reports are that several families were hit hard — they lost everything they had, in the way of clothing, particularly. Some of the youngsters don’t even have enough to wear to go to school. While Decatur was hit bad enough in the recent flood, we weren’t put in nearly the extreme situation of many folks in Van Wert. How the clothes would get there, and countless other details are not known. Possibly a few calls could lead to more information. If enough could be collected, surely someone from Van Wert would come over to pick them up. Regardless of the details, it would be a good occasion, particularly right after Easter, to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. WATCHERS Watchers are some of the most interesting people, except when they're watching something they could just as well help with. Thursday morning there was a perpetual 1 group of watchers over by the post office, as the large tree just to the east of the stamp-store bid a fond farewell. Really, what people watch isn’t near as interesting as why they watch. Some find a friend watching, and figure it’s a good time to catch up on the small talk. Others either have or are about to undertake such a project, and want to get the professional approach. Some just want to stay away from work. There were several crowds down at Five Points 1 a few weeks ago, when the corner house was torn down to make way for a service station. At least watchers are people who are interested in what's going on around them. GERONIMO We hope this little tale will serve as a warning to those about to launch an active campaign against clogged gutters, second-floor storm windows and houses that need a coat of paint. Earlier this week, a switch went kafooe on one of the lights in the office of the i D.D.D. Seeing as how the same light is the one that sheds its illuminating rays on my rickety Royal, I was concerned about its repair. In fact, I concerned myI self right into the job of fixing it. Armed with pliers, screwdriver, and do-it-yourself handbook, I mounted the ladder that W. Shakespeare saw the original Romeo on, without giving much thought to the proper bracing. While merrily working nine feet above a floor

l h <' that is considerably harder than it looks, the ladder decided to lay down on the job. Being a co-opera-tive soul, I decided to go with it. The only serious damage was to my nerves, but it served a waning to me, and I hope to you if you plan to do any climbing this spring. By the way, the light got fixed. 1 SPRUNG SPRING A warning. Dad, these warm Spring days. When junior’s doing double-plays And other intricate endeavor Involving footwork young and clever. Let’s face it, father, you and I Are not as young as days gone by. Attest this fact; one aching shoulder, From throwing curves with hefty - boulder, > ■’ I That’s twice as heavy, half the joy ■To throw as when I was a boy. I think I’ll join my friend. Bill Gass, And on athletics cooly pass Involvements of participation. And merely watch for relaxation. THE LAW’S THE LAW Most people complain when they get a parking ticket; usually because they are mad at themselves for forgetting to put the money in. or for getting caught at something they thought they could get away with. Not too long ago, on Second street, a car was parked with a ticket on the windshield, and it would have been interesting to hear what excuse the driver gave It was a state-owned auto, and the lettering on the side made it even worse. The car was from the bureau of motor vehicles testing branch. ALMOST 100 April 12, 1959, will mark the 98th anniversary of the firing on Fort SumtenW Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard, that touched off the American Civil War. Three days earlier will mark the end of the same war. From April 12, 1861 to April 9, 1865, American wrote one of her greatest and most heroic chapters of history. Such unknown crossroads as Bull Run, Shiloh, Antitam, Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Spotsylvania became permanently engraved in American lore. Those ■ names show where you’re from, ' by the way. If you happen to hail 1 from the sunny south. Bull Run is f known as Manasas; Shiloh as Pits--5 burg Landing; and Antitam as 1 ' Sharpsburg. Regardless of the I 'names, they were the scenes of 1 struggles between two segments : of the United States fighting for • what they believed. The bitterness 1 came later, as both sides blundered through 12 years of mismanag- ' ed reconstruction. I Trade in a good town — Decatur, j t

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