Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 115, Decatur, Adams County, 15 May 1959 — Page 3

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1959

Stardust Theme Used For Decatur Catholic Prom

Junior and senior class members of the Decatur Catholic high school danced until midnight Thursday evening under a heavenly blue sky sprinkled with twinkling stars. Th® occasion was the annual prom given by the junior class honoring the departing seniors. • Using the theme of “Stardust,” junior class sponsor Al Lindahl, class officers, Sev Schurger, Mary Schultz, Don Baker, and Steve Omlor, and members of the class, had planned a breathtaking scene using silver and blue. Strips of blue crepe paper adorned with silver stars, stretched to the middle of the auditorium from either side. Suspended from the ceiling irk the middle of the room, were varied shaped three dimensional stars touched with glitter. Near the back of the room was a white picket fence. Tables were grouped around the edge of the dance floor and they were covered with white cloths and centered with largaj white star shaped candles with 1 blue star centers. White napkins with the word “Stardust” written in blue and blue nutcups added to the color of the setting. Placed along the sides of the large room were lifelike trees sprayed white and decked out with tiny blossoms. The word “Stardust” and small stars decorated the curtains on the stage which were partially opened, revealing a statue of the Virgin Mary. A blue light, focused on the statue, made it a highlight of the evening. Dinner Opens Affair Planning and supervising the decorating were Judy Roberts, Roseanne Litchfield, Pat Faurote, Marie Tricker, Jim Omlor, Vinnie Gase, Diane Rousseau, Tom Kollman, Tom Gross, and Steve Meyer. In charge of invitations for the affair were Susie McKean and Judy Ellenberger. Prior to the dance, the seniors were served a dinner planned by Diane Baker. Judy Braun, Jane Lengerich, Pat Ruble, Sarah Gass, Jim Heiman, Don Baker, Paul Hess, and Marilyn Murphy. Members of the sophomore class selected to serve the dinner included Rosemary Baker, Susan Baker, Susan Keller, Joan Gage, Marilou Holthbuse, Nancy Holthouse, Nancy Gase, Ann LaFontaipe, Gloria Vogelwede, Mary Ellen Walters, Gary Coffee, Jim McDonald, Bob Tricker, Larry Mills, Phil Lose. Don Kitson, Jim Cancino, George Mulligan, Ray Reed. Russ Bowers, Ed Lengerich, and Jack Meyer. Following the dinner, a program was held with both classes singing songs. A special rendention of “Stardust” was a feature of the entertainment. Planning the program, which included a senior class prophecy, were Susie Parrish, Pat Kintz, Mary Schultz,

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Carol Rumschlag, Karen Braun, Carolyn Schulte, John Meyers, Steve Omlor, Don Wietfelt, Bonnie Hake, and Mike Ehler. To complete the once in a life time evening, the Silhouttes seated in a band shell made up of multicolored crepe paper, provided dance music until the prom’s close. Sponsoring the graduating class of 1959 is Sr. Aquin, CSA. The class was piloted this year by Kathy Kohne, president; Steve Sutton, vice president; Paul Gross, secretary, and Mike Durkin, treasurer. Peppy Pals The Decatur Peppy Pals met at the high school home economics booms May 14 after school discussing the summer schedule for meetings. At the mext meeting, June 4, at the school at 1:30 p.m., Carol Norquest and Janet Winteregg will demonstrate how to bake quick bread, and Linda Mclntosh and Marsha Sheets will bake a Mexican wedding cake. Rita Norquest presided at the Thursday afternoon meeting, with Coileen Kelly and Ellen Houk leading pledges. was answered with Miss Kelly recording, and. Miss Houk read the minutes. Karen Wolf and Pam Hefner baked drop cookies for the 4-H club members. Thursday was chosen for the day of future summer meetings. o —— '' o 20 Years Ago Today 0 , , O May 15, 1939—Walter Patterson, 26, of Modoc, suffered painful burns and narrowly escaped death when his gasoline truck crashed near Geneva. Approximately 3,000 persons attended services at the Decatur high school commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Lutheran church - Missouri synod. Bryce Daniels was elected chairman of the St. Mary's township Sunday school convention. The Gecode club entertained in honor of Mother's day, with 94 guests present at the General Electric club rooms. Cal Yost is on a business trip to Indianapolis.

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DRAMATIC SECTION TO PRESENT PLAY MONDAY s A special program is being planned by the Dramatic section of Woman’s club to be presented at the general meeting which will be held Monday at 8 o’clock at the Youth and Community Center. “The Fast Finish,” a comedy in one act by Germaine Haney, will be enacted with members of the Dramatic*sectlon stepping into the different roles. Mrs. Roy Kalver will play principal Mrs. Rushmore, while the gym teacher will be portrayed by Mrs. Chris Allen. Mrs. John Brecht will he.acting the part of Fanny Hawley, Mount Trevor’s problem student. Mrs. James Newton will be the art teacher while Mrs. Gerald Durkin will serve as chairman of the board of Mount Trevor. A timid older teacher will be depicted by Mrs. Grace Wolfe. A portaiture of Elsie Vogle, secretary to Mrs. Rnshmore, will be given by Mrs. Ronald Parrish and the final character in the play, Ann Ardright, will be imitated by Mrs. Ross Brian. Members are reminded of the tea immediately following the play, with the executive committee in charge. MRS. GLEN MANLEY LEADS DEVOTIONS AT MEETING "A Mother’s Soliloquy” was the poem read for devotions by Mrs. Glen Manley at the recent meeting of members of the Gals and Pals Home Demonstration club. The meeting was opened by 19 members singing the song of the month, led by Mrs. Earl Geyer. The secretary's report was given by Mrs. William Workinger, after which roll was taken. A lesson on wills and deeds was given by Mrs. Ralph Hackney, after which the business session was held, with Mrs. Gorden Suman in charge. Mrs. Herman Lenhart introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Mrs. Cal F. Peterson. Mrs. Peterson described her many experiences with her seeing eye dog. Games were played during the social hour and Mrs. Harvey Jones was presented with, the door prize. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Ned Ray, Mrs. Herman Lenhart, and Mrs. Glen Manley.

EUREKA TEMPLE MEETS AT MOOSE HOME Eureka Temple of Pythian Sisters met recently at the Moose Home, at which time plans were completed for attending the district number four convention to be held at Ossian Wednesday. Mrs. Otto Beehler of Eureka Temple, will be the district deputy grand chief in charge of the district meeting. Registration will be from 8:30 until 9:30 in the morning. Following the luncheon hour, the afternoon session will begin at 1 o'clock.

Fifteen members from Dedatur are already planning to attend the meeting and any member who would like to attend is asked to call Mrs. Adam Kunowich, 3-4178. The Needle dub met following the Temple meeting and during that period, games were played and prizes awarded to the winners. Mrs. A. R. Asbaucher won the door prize. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by the hostesses for the evening, Mrs. John Doan and Mrs Homer Bittner. CARRY-IN STIFFER IS SERVED TO 85 PEOPLE A carry-in supper was served to approximately 85 people at the recent mother-daughter banquet held at the Union Chapel Evangelical United Brethren church. The Singspiration was led by Mrs. Rolland Gilliom and accompanied by Mrs. Earl Chase. Miss Donna Fast gave the tribute to the mothers and the response was offered by Mrs. Florence Fast. After singing had opened the program which was held in the sancutary. Miss Frieda Williamson read the scripture lesson taken from Proverbs. She was followed with a prayer given by Mrs. Lydia Gra-‘ mer. Mrs. Doyle Gehres, Miss Charlotte Gehres, and Miss Connie Folk favored the group with the special song, ‘‘Faith Os Our Mothers.'* _■ - . : The theme, “Mothers Queen For A Day," was emceed by Miss Frieda Williamson, who went through the group and interviewed mothers until she reached the queen who was chosen previously by the program committee. Mrs. Thomas Grant was crowned queen and presented with a bouquet of lilacs. Miss Sue Merriman honored the qtieen and all mothers while Mrs. Lewis Sheets did the honors for the daughters. Mrs. Wilbur Foor and Miss Donna Fast presented potted chrysanthemums to Mrs. Glen Roughia, grandmother with the most grandchildren, Mrs. Jack Dissler and Mrs. Claude Marckel, mothers driving the farthest, and Mrs. Ronald Gephart, Mrs. Ralph Sauer, and Mrs. Don Peterson, the youngest mothers. While an offertory was being played by Mrs. L. J. Montague, Mrs. Ralph Sauer, and Mrs. Earl Chase, the offering was taken for home missions, KYN. Mrs. Donald Smith relayed thought on the role of mothers and closed with a fitting poem. The program was closed with a prayer by Mrs. Ammi Miller.

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READING OF MUSIC MAN PRESENTED TO BPW CLUB A special reading of the “Music Man,” by Mrs. Reid Erekson was a special feature of the Wednesday evening ‘meeting of members of the Decatur Business and Professional Women, who met at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church for a dessert meeting. Prior to the dessert, Mrs. Richard Linn and daughters,. Nancee and Kathy, presented a musical program. Cut spring flowers and candles decorated the serving tables while the speaker's table was graced with a large bouquet of mums. The bouquet on the speaker's table was later presented to Mrs. Ed Bauer as a door prize. Each of the 41 members and guests in attendance received a small bottle of perfume as a favor. Members of the membership committee, Mrs. Cletus Miller, Mrs. Rita Igney, Miss Suzanne Smith, and Mrs. Chester Mclntosh were in charge of the evening’s program. Following the dessert, a busipess meeting was held with an installation of officers. Installed as the new president was Mrs. Frances Howard. Vice president is Mrs. Nelson Doty, and Mrs. John Rosier will serve as second vice president. Treasurer’s duties will be handled by Miss Mary Catherine Spangler and corresponding and recording secretaries are Miss Lucille Beavers and Miss Suzanne Smith, repectively. The installation was conducted by Mrs. Hubert Feasel. MARTHA CIRCLE MEETS THURSDAY Mrs. Charles Hite was hostess for the Martha Circle members of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Woodson Ogg 'opened the meeting with a prayer and conducted the business session. Devotions from chapter 15 of Acts were given by Mrs. Milo W. Black. A discussion arising from this study was also led by Mrs. Black. Mrs. Charles Langston had charge of the lesson on the world wide circle in the community, “which we may make or destroy.” It was announced that the annual spring rummage sale will be held, Friday and Saturday of this week. After Mrs. Harold Bond gave a resume of the Presbyterial meeting held at Kokomo, the meeting was plosed. • - ... - t NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED BY NORTHWEST P.T.A. Superintendent of Decatur schools, W. Guy Brown, read the pledges for both the officers and parents during the installation ceremony at Northwest school Thursday afternoon. P.T.A. officers installed for the coming years were: president, Mrs. Arthur Beeler: vice president, Mrs. Roger Singleton; secretary, Mrs. Nelson Doty, and treasurer, Eugene Rydell. Following the installation ceremony, Brown spoke for a short time thanking parents and teachers at Northwest for their co-oper-ation during the past year. The superintendent asked for the continued patience on the part of the parents during the coming year in view of the rather crowded conditions to be experienced next year, but stated that the new school in the south part of town is due to be completed by September of 1960 which will alleviate much of the crowding. Brown also invited all parents interested in music lessors for children to take advantage of the classes conducted by (Clint Reed during the summer months. Preceding the installation of officers, Mrs. Arthur Beeler opened the meeting by welcoming each parent to the special afternoon session to honor the Northwest teachers. Mrs. Beeler then introduced Mrs. Anita Fisher, whose afternoon kindergarten class demonstrated some of the activities of the children attending kindergarten. Included was an action song ‘Little Johnny Jump-up” and a routine which was called “Jump, Jump, Jump.” In conclusion they did a dance in which the children changed partners. Mrs. Richard Gehrig showed a film taken of the morning kindergarten class and its activities.” An appreciation gift from the Northwest P.T.A. to the teachers, was presented by Mrs. Beeler and accepted on behalf of the teachers by Miss Helen Moran. Miss Moran expressed the thanks of the teachers to the P.T.A. Another gift from the P.T.A. was given to Mrs. Everhart in appreciation for her cooperation in getting out all the notices to the parents of coming events. Following Mrs. Everhart’s word of thanks, and the installation of officers by Brown, Mrs. Beeler invited the honored guests and all present to the tea table. The tea table was beautifully appointed with white linen and centered with hed and white flowers. Presiding at the table were Mrs. Arthur Beeler at the punch bowl and at the tea service, Mrs. Roger Singleton. i Baby sitting service for small children was provided by girls of ’ Paul Liechty’s fifth grade class. Aiding in serving were, members of the hospitality committee, Mrs. Don Burke, Mrs. Robert Christen, Mrs. Richard Childs and Mrs. Earl i CaU.

MISS DEANNA ERWIN TO WED DONALD GASE The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Deanna Erwin to Donald Lawrence Gase, has been made known by her parents. < Mr. and Mrs. Karl Erwin of 1 North Jefferson street, Berne. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gase of 1621 Nuttman avenue, Decatur. Miss Erwin is a graduate of Berne-French high school and , Gase is a Decatur high graduate. The couple are plannjng a June 6 wedding to take place in the rectory of the St. Mary’s Catholic church. . M METHODIST W.S.C.S. MEETS THURSDAY The Decatur Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service members met Thursday at the church. The various circles met at 11 o’clock and at the noon hour, a luncheon was served with Circle four as hostess. Organ melodies by Mrs. Harry Dailey opened the general meet■ing, which began at 1 o’clock. Officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs. Doyle Collier presiding. Miss .Iva Gilpin had charge of the program and used as the worship topic, "The World To Christ We Bring.” A report on the sick was given and Mrs. Elmer Conner spoke to the group, telling of the golden age. To close the meeting, the Mispah Benediction was repeated. OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED SUNDAY During the meeting of the Mount Tabor Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service, which was Jield recently, it was announced that an installation of officers will be held during the morning worship services Sunday. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Earl Tumbleson with Mrs. Gladys Tumbleson in charge of the opening services. Mrs. Edward Koos, Mrs. Dorwin Drake, and Mrs. Paul R. Rich, gave a report on the conference W.S.C.S. meeting they had attended at Muncie April 29. The school of missions to be held at Epworth Forest, June 21-26 was announced and some of the women are making plans to attend. Mrs. Drake presided over the business meeting, at which time twelve members answered roll call. The pledge for misisons was made, after' which the group repeated the Lord's prayer in unison. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Robert Tumbleson, served refreshments at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be June 12 with Mrs. Robert Tumbleson as ’fidstess.

JIM ARNOLD HOME IS MEETING SCENE Tuesday afternoon, the home of Mrs. Jim Arnold was the scene of the meeting of members of the Kirkland Women’s Christian Temperance* Union. “The Lily of the Valley” was sung by the group, after which a poem honoring the mothers was read. Mrs. Joe Baumgardner was in charge of the roll call and had each member tell wiiat their mothers have meant to them. Devotions were given by Mrs. Chester Wilson and a prayer was offered by Mrs. Floyd Stoneburner. A white ribbon service was conducted by the president, Mrs. Dorotha Shady. Mrs. Blanch Henchen gave the lesson entitled, “Shadows Are Gathering.” During the business meeting, it was decided to send Ronald Wilson to the leadership training camp at Winona Lake. Plans w’ere also made for each member to furnish cup cakes one day for the Bible school. Refreshments were served by the hostesses after the meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs. Alica Carper. The Rosary Society will have a Mother’s day party Monday evening at 8 o’clock at the K. of C. hall. The Rev. Robert Jaeger will show pictures of his European trip for the meeting, which will have the senior girls as guests. The committee, Mrs. Irenaeus Gase, Mrs. Herman Heimann, Mrs. Joseph Geels, and Mrs. Lawrence Gase, have planned a special program fqr this event. Wednesday at 2 o’clock, members of the Decatur Home Demonstration club will meet at the C. L. of C. hall. Brownie troop 269 will hold a picnic Tuesday from 3:30 until 5 o’clock at the home of Janet Ginter. — _ - ■- ■

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CLUBS Calendar items tor today** pub Nation must be phoned in by U aJB. (Saturday »:S0) Phone Win Marfloa Koop FRIDAY . Women’s Bowlers association, Mies bowling alley, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Monmouth clas of 1954, Youth Center, 4 p.m. First Presbyterian rummage sate, church, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m, SUNDAY Greenbrier sing bee, church, 2 p.m. MONDAY Woman’s club closing meeting, Center, 8 p.m. Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Evening Circle of First Methodist church, Mrs. Robert Franklin, 6:30 p.m. Rosary Society, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. TUESDAY ' May breakfast of Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Fred McConnell, 9 am. Merry Matrons Home Demonstration, Mrs. Otto Burger, 8 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild, Mrs. Mabie Marshall, 7:30 p.m. Church Mother’s Study club. First Baptist church, 8 p.m. Kum-Join-Us class, Bethany E.U.B. church, regular time. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Os L. of C. haH, 6:30 p.m. 'Loyal Daughters class of Bethany E.U.B. church, Mrs. George Hamma, 7:30 p.m. Brownie tr«ep 269 picnic, Janet Ginter, 3:30 until 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club, C.L. of C. hall, 2 p.m. The Loyal Daughters class of the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church, will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. George Hamma. ■ IBmrfc k ! At the Adams county memorial 1 hospital: ’ Francis and Monna Kline Geels of route 4, are the parents of a ■ seven pound, eight and one half ’ ounce girl born at 3:16 p. m. Thursday. j A six pound, 14% ounce boy was ' born at 5:02 p. m. Thursday to Joseph and Barbara Carter Loshe of 511 Indiana street. A boy weighing seven pounds nine and one half ounces was born at 9:46 p. m. Thursday to Walter , and Lorna Schaefer Kukelhan of 704 North Third street. Admitted Elmer Girardot, Monroeville: Mrs. Roy Crabill, Monroeville; Lowell J. Smith, Decatur; Warren Stuckey, Geneva; Baby Treva Darlene Gerke, Decatur; Mrs. Tessie Mcßride, Craigville. Dismissed Mrs. Robert Hurst and baby boy, Pecatur; Mrs. Karl Kolter, Decatur; Mrs. Gilbert O. Hoffman, Hoagland; Howard Wendell, Celina, Ohio. ILotealls Mr. and Mrs.. C. Warren Cole, of San Bruno, Calif., are visiting in Decatur for a month, with Mrs. J. H. Cole, of Jefferson street. Lowell J. Smith, Decatur high school history teacher who has been ill with a painful right arm for the past week, has been admitted to the Adams county memorial hospital for rest.

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Conservation Expert To Aid In Training s William Colpitts, of the Indiana , department of conservation, will • participate in the training of Limberlost Girl Scout council’s day camp volunteers, it was announced by Mrs. F. M. Burke, day camp committee chairman. Colpitts will act as trainer to representatives of the United Fund Agency’s 20 day camps on May 26 and 27, at Camp St. Agnes S. McMillen. The training includes conservation practices, nature interpretation and nature crafts. There will be displays of campcraft, demonstrations, and practical experience. Colpitts is an educational advisor of the department of conservation. He has appeared before almost ev-1 ery organized youth and adult' group in Indiana. His job is to provide information, consultation, advice, direct leadership, leadership training, preparation of articles

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