Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 116, Decatur, Adams County, 16 May 1959 — Page 3

SATURDAY. MAY 18, 1959

EMBLEM CLUB MEETS THURSDAY EVENING The Emblem club members held their regular business meeting ‘at the Elks home Thursday evening. The meeting was under the charge of president, Mrs. Carl Baxter. Plans were made to hold formal installation of officers during the June 11 meeting, with Mrs. Cleo Mcßride, of Bluffton, as the supreme installing officer. A class of candidates were invited to the recent meeting. At the close of the business session, hostesses, Mrs. Dale Death, Mrs. Al Schneider, Mrs. Earl DeWeese and Mrs. Charles O’Shaughnessey, served refreshments in the dining room which was decorated with bouquets of flowers. Games were played and prizes were won by Mrs. Clarence Ziner and Mrs. H.R. Frey. The name of Mrs. Gene Rash was drawn for the door prize. THIRTEEN ATTEND (XN.O. CLUB’S MAY MEETING Thirteen members attended the May meeting of the 0.N.0. Home Demonstration club' Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Lillard Fawbush. The club collect was repeated and devotions were given by Mrs. Carl Menter. Roll call was taken and the minutes of the April meeting read and approved. The president, Mn. Jim Merriman, called attention to the Purdue days June 9. 10, and 11; the county picnic June 23 at the Berne Park; and the one day outing Auguest 5 at the Bluffton CCC camp. Mrs. Carl Menter received a secret pal gift, after whch refreshments were served by the hostess to the members and one guest, Mrs. Don Menter. An all day meeting of the Zion Lutheran Needle club will be held Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. n the parish hall. Those who will be unable to attend are asked to contact Mrs. Chester Kleinknight or Miss Mary Magley. Sunday at 1 o’clock, members of the Limberlost Trail Riders are asked to meet at the Ed Peck home.

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MT. PLEASANT W.S.C.B. HOLDS MAY MEETING Mrs. Dale Brandt was hostess for the May meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Women’s Society of Christian Service which was held at the church Thursday evening. The meeting opened with a song by the group, after which a prayer was offered by Mrs.'Norval Fuhrman. The president, Mrs. Earl G. Fuhrman, was in charge of the business session. Plans for a Bible school to be held June 1 through J tine 12, were made. Mrs. William Fifer called a meeting for all officers to be held at her home May 25 at 7:30 o’clock for the purpose of making out the final reports for the year. A new member, Mrs. Nevin Miller, was introduced and welcomed into the society. Immediately following the busines, program chairman, Mrs. Robert Teeple; arranged the worship setting and a pledge service was held with Mrs. William Susdorf as chairman. Those assisting the chairman were Mrs. Earl G. Fuhrman, Mrs. Norval Fuhrman, Mrs. William Fifer, and Mrs. Leo King, Jr. Music was played by Mrs. Norval Fuhrman, while Miss Judy and Miss Nancy Fifer lighted the candles for the installation of the following officers: president, Mrs. Florence Susdorf: vice president, Mrs. Robert Teeple; recording secretary, Mrs. Leo King, Sr.; treasurer, Mrs. William Susdorf; secretary of promotion, Mrs. Earl G. Fuhrman; secetary of missionary education and service, Mrs. Norval Fuhrman; secretary of Chrstian social relations, Mrs. Burl Fuhrman; secretary of student work, Mrs. Frank Singleton; secretary of youth work, Mrs. Brice Sheets; secretary of children’s work, Mrs. Robert Fuhrman; secretary of spiritual life, Mrs. William Fifer; secretary of literature and publications, Mrs. Edward Ritter; secretary of supply work, Mrs. Roger Singleton; secretary of status of women, Mrs. Iva Fuhrman. At the close of the meeting, a social hour was held in the basement with refreshments served by the hostess to 15 members and one guest, Mrs. Nevin Miller.

PYTHIAN SISTERS TO HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION The fourty ninth annual district convention of the Pythian Sisters of the state of Indiana will be held at Ossian Wednesday with Garland Temple, 109, as hostess. Sisters will attend from Bluffton, Marion, Huntington, Van Buren, Wabaih, Sweyzee, North Manchester, Tocsin, Montpelier, Ossian, and Decatur. An installation of officers will, be held with several members of the Decatur Temple taking an active part. w The V.F.W. Auxiliary members will meet at the post home Monday at 8 o’clock. Women of the Moose will meet Thursday at 6:30 o’clock at the Moose home for the mother daughter banquet. Any member who does not have a mother or daughter, is invited to ask a guest. Mrs. Cecil Gause, Mrs. Ray Venis, Mrs. Mary Dixon are to be contacted no later than Monday for reservations. ADMITTED Leon Skinner, Mt. Vernon, 111., Glenford Beitler, Decatur; Marvin Murfield, Monroeville; Mrs. Simeon Graber, Lafayette; Simeon Graber, Lafayette; Samuel Weaver, Lafayette; Charles Peffley, Lafayette; Mrs. Nina Brown, Decatur; Master Mace Marquardt, Fort Wayne. DISMISSED Frank Cotrell, Decatur; Mrs. Fred Koenemann, Decatur; Marvin Murfield, Monroeville; Baby Treva Gerke, Decautr; Mrs. Floyd Hitchcock, Decatur. Those who attended the district number 4 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Wednesday were Mrs. T. C. Smith, Mrs. Herman Dierkes, Mrs. E. Bauer, Mr,s. Lloyd Bowman, Mrs. Harve Baker, Mrs. Dallas Brown, Mrs. Clint Hersh, Mrs. Melvin Luhman, Mrs. Wilson Beltz, and Mrs. Joseph Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voglewede and daughter Alice left this morning for Detroit to visit with the Robert Voglewede family and the Kelvin Whelan family in Toledo. They will be accompanied home by Mrs. Anna Voglewede, who haS spent the winter visiting her children.

COURT NEWS Marriage Application Sharon Ann Beauchot, 19, Monroeville, and Robert Adolph Wenger, 21, Decatur. Complaint Case On a motion by the plaintiff, the case of Mutual Security Inc., vs Marion Curtis. Emma Curtis, was set for trial May 21 at 1:30 P mk; ' . Divorce Case In the case of Judith K. West vs Elmer Prentice West, the defendant was ordered to pay weekly support to the plaintiff for the support of a minor child, and ordered to pay to the clerk the sum of S2OO in 60 dSys for the benefit of the plaintiff’s attorney fees. Estate Cases The final report was submitted in the estate of Emanuel Joray. The executor was ordered to make distribution in compliance with the terms of the final report. A certificate of clearance was filed. The schedule to determine the inheritaance tax with reference to the county assessor was filed in the estate of Joseph Frank Hamrick. The schedule shows the net estate at $7,123.04. In the estate of David D. Stauffer, the executor was ordered to make distribution in compliance with the terms of the final report. A certificate of clearance was filed. , The inheritance tax appraiser’s report was filed in the estate of Alfred P. Ryf, finding the net value of the estate to be $48,545.44 and that there is tax due in the sum of $425.26. In the estate of Urban D. Schug, the schedule to determine the inheritance tax was filed with reference to the county assessor. Lewis Lutz Smith, attorney, enteretd his appearance for Dallas F. Glassburn in the estate of George H. Glassburn. The last will and testament of David G. Carlson was offered for probate. The final report was submitted in the estate of Grace M. Hunsicker. . The administrator was ordered to make distribution in compliance with the terms of the final report. A certificate of clearance was filed. = The schedule to determine the inheritance tax with reference to the county assessor was filed in the Lewis S. Evans estate. In the estate of Rosana Yoder, the Inheritance tax appraiser’s report was submitted finding the net value of the estate to be $2,983.1 aßnd that there is no tax due. A petition to redeem stock was filed in the estate of Frank G. Steele. A" petition to expend funds was also filed.

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

Calendar items for today'* Nation must be phoned in by U ajR. (Saturday 9:30) Phone >2lll MarUeaßee* SATURDAY Monmouth clas of 1954, Youth Center, 4 p.m. First Presbyterian rummage sale, church, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. SUNDAY Greenbrier sing bee, church, 2 p.m. Limberlost Trail Riders, Ed Peck, 1 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. V.F.W. Auxiliary, post home, 8 p.m. TUESDAY May breakfast of Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Fred McConnell, 9 a.m. 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, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Loyal Daughters class of Bethany E.U.B. church, Mrs. George Hamma, 7:30 p.m. Brownie troop 269 picnic, Janet Ginter, 3:30 until 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club, C.L. of C. hall. 2 p.m. THURSDAY Women of the Moose motherdaughter banquet, Moose home, 6:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Needle club, Parish hall, 10 a.m.

Break Imminent In Parker Lynch Case POPLARVILLE, Miss. (UPD— A break in the Mack Charles Parker lynching case was reported imminent today. An authoritative source close to the FBl’s probe of the three-week-old murder said at least seven Mississippians would be arrested “pretty soon.” The feeling was prevalent that the break would come this week-end. Activity has increased durihg the last three days by the more than 40 FBI agents here on (he case. For the first time, unidentified persons were hauled to FBI headquarters. They were seen lying down in the back seast of automobiles and were quickly taken inside for questioning and phtographing. J. P. Walker, a garage owner at nearby Picayune, Miss., freely told ,a United . Press International newsman the FBI had accused him of being a member of "the mob which lynched the 23-year-old rape suspect April 25. Walker, who is running for the office of sheriff, said agents questioned him several times and took him to a motel in Bogalusa, La., Thursday for additional interrogation. He was the fourth person to make such a statement.

“They treated me and talked to me like I was a nigger or a dog or something,’ ’ Walker said. The garage owner said he was in Poplarville the night Parker was abducted from the Pearl River County Jail, but he denied any implication in the case. He said -he was only “politicking” and drinking coffee. Parker, awaiting trial on a charge of raping the pregnant wife of a white guitar player in a hill-billy band, was removed from his cell three weeks ago today by nine or 10 hooded white men. His bullet-pierced body was found in the nearby Pearl River, the southern-most boundary between Mississippi and Louisiana.

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French Oppose Creation Os Europe U.S. ' PARIS (UPD -r Premier Michel Debre has indicated that France, while remaining true to its present "super-state” commitments, will boycott any further steps toward creation of a “united states of Europe.” In a speech Friday at the Paris Trade Fair, Debre denounced the "super-state” principle which has been employed so far ih Western Europe to pool coal, steel and atomic energy and to create a common market. He said Democratic governments cannot abdicate their responsibilities to their national parliaments and peoples. “I am profoundly convinced that the responsibility of political power cannot be shared,” Debre said. He reminded his audience that he opposed super-state plans during his days in the French “senate.”

The premier added, however, that he favors international cooperation so long as it does not compromise France’s sovereignty. “Soviet competition, the perils arising on the other side of the Mediterraneon (an apparent reference to Arab nationalism, especially as it affects France’s position in Algeria) and even our relations with our American allies make political solidarity necessary for Western Europe," he said. Three Minor Auto Accidents In City The city police department reported today that three minor auto accidents occurred Friday, causing approximately $285 to the vehicles involved. Friday at 2:45 p.m. at 221 S. Third street, near the Decatur high school, the driver’s training car. owned by the Schwartz Ford Co. Inc., was involved in one of the mishaps. The auto driven by Janet Kiess, 16, of Decatur, struck a parked auto owned by W. Guy Brown, superintendent of public schools, while attempting to back the auto. Damage to the Brown vehicle was estimated at $75 and damage to the student driver’s training auto was listed at $l5O. Earlier Friday, at 8 a.m., a car owned by William Kenney, of Decatur, was struck by a car owned by Lawrence Stetler, route five. Decatur, near the intersection of Eighth and Monroe streets. The mishap occurred when the Stetler auto backed from a service station near the intersection and struck the parked vehicle. City police stated that the driver is unknown. Damage to the Kenney vehicle was listed at $250. Last evening at 8:20 p.m. at 151 Second street, a car driven by Junior Dale Hakey, 30, of Decatur, was struck from the .ear by a car driven by Roseanna Litchfield,,.l7, of Decatur. The accident occurred when the Hakey auto stopped for another vehicle and the Litchfield auto was unable to stop in time to avpid the collision. Damage to the Hakey auto was listed at $35 and no damage resulted to the Litchfield car.

Youth Fellowship To Overnight Meeting The Christian youth fellowship of the Decatur Christian church will join the CYF’s of the fifth district in an overnight meeting at LaFountaine June 6-7. The program will start with a tour of the White Institute, and Saturday night a- wiener roast and outside evening meeting will be held. Sunday will be a day of fellowship, climaxed by an evening banquet, Rev. Edward Pacha, pastor of the church stated. Those interested should apply immediately.

Grand March Opens Decatur High Prom

The grand march led by junior and senior class officers and their sponsors. Miss Catherine Weidler and Miss Charlott Vera, started the junior-senior prom held Friday evening in the Decatur Youth and Community Center. Officers of the junior class are, president, Jim Gay; vice president, Barbara Burk; secretary, Lois Gerke; and treasurer, Jack Dailey. Heading the senior class are president, Steve Edwards; vice president, Bill Jacobs; secretary, Ann Kocher; an<J treasurer, Pat Franklin. The large auditorium of the Youth Center was transformed into a ‘•Southern Serenade,” the theme chosen by the junior class. On the south wall, a large southern colonial home front had been constructed. Flower boxes beneath the windows of the house Were filled with flowers and the trellis roof of the veranda as well as the typical colonial pftars. had flowers and vines trailing over 1 them. Lacy looking lawn furniture was placed cm either side of the house and trees tied with pink flowers, carried out the theme. At one cornet of the room, a small pond surrounded by artificial grass and rocks and trees, was highlighted by soft lights. Pale blue and a darker blue sky was made from strips of crepe paper complete with hanging stars. General chairman for this year’s event was Miss Alice Allwein and music was provided by the band of Don Smith.

Committee Heads Carol Norquest was in charge of issuing invitations with Connie Kiess and Diane Rhodes assisting her. Contributing to the atmosphere of the dance were lighting effects handled by Ron Kiess and Jack Dailey. The white covered tables and the chairs were collected and set up by Don Agler and John Cowan, chairmen, and their committee, Ron Highland, Herb Banning, Ray I Brown, Steve Butcher, Jerry Swy-I gart, Frank Lopez, Jerry McCagg. Harley Wolfe, and Waldo Snyder. Creating the overhead scenery of stars and streamers were Kay Stoppenhagen and Kay Wynn, chairmen; Barbara Johnson, Diane Sauer, Jan Aumann, Becky Dickerson, Carolyn Steele, Nancy Helm, and Etta Mae Soliday. The colonial scene was made by heads of the various committees including Roger Gaunt, Larry Hill, Rosie Flora, Marie Barlett. Bruce Voshelly Roger Fuelling and Jim Reidenbach, and their committee members. Those working on the house front and surrounding scenery were Vance Krick, Dick Conrad, Cassie Strickler, Becky Maddox, Mike Thieme, Chuck Krueckeberg, Elaine Cochran, Margaret Slusher, Dee Schroeder, Sandy Bauman, Carol Bebout, Penny Longerbone, Pat Sovine, Lois Gerke, Jerry Mclntosh, Arlene Thieme, Pam Walter, Dave Sheets, Joe Smith. Terry Snyder, Dave Clark, Larry Butler, Beverly Lambert, Ruth Roop, and Bonnie Fulton. The

NOTICE Due to the limitation* of time some qualified voter* of the City have not been contacted and have not had an opportunity to sign the following petition: PETITION — TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, AND ALL OTHERS CONCERNED. "By reason of information and developments which have become evident since the special city election held on April 14, 1959, it now appears that it would be highly detri mental and work irreparable injury to the City of Decatur, not only at the present, but in’lts future growth, and would saddle on thp people of Decatur higher taxes and electric rates, if the City were to corilinue to operate its municipal electric utility and to abandon its efforts to sell. , > "Accordingly, the undersigned voters of the City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, respectfully petition and request that the Common Council and Mayor of the City promptly take all actions and steps, by ordinance or otherwise, necessary or proper in accordance with law, to effect a new and other sale of the municipal electric utility. "The undersigned would further petition, ask and request that where appropriate, in any proceedings by the Common Council of the City of Decatur required to obtain and accept such an offer and make such sale, it be set out so far as is permitted by law specifically how the proceeds from such sale are to be kept and preserved by this and future City Administrations." All qualified voters of the City desiring to sign this petition may do so from now until next Tuesday at the following places: ♦ First State Bank Thoma* Realty Auction ft Securities Co. 12S Madison Street Custer A Smith 113 North Second Street If you are unable.to visit any of these locations, call 3-2143 and a petition will be brought to your home, e ' “a. -,a. - ASSOCIATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF DECATUR.

corner pool was designed by Barbara Burk, chairman, and Carolyn Crozier, Janet Foor and Jim Gay. Refreshments were served during the evening from the tables which had a large rose painted on the corner. The table coverings were made by Marna Wilson. Kay Burke, and Kathy Hullinger. In charge of the refreshment committee was Loretta Wass and she was assisted by Carolyn Amstutz, Reta Thornton, and Helen Elliott. Favors for the evening were made under the charge of Betty Haugk and her committee, Jean Hoffman, Betty Connor and Mike Kaehr. Faced this morning with the task of cleaning up the Youth Center were chairman Bob Frauhiger and Jay DeVoss and Larry Sheets.

Doyle Lehman Hired To Teach At Berne Doyle Lehman, former agricultural teacher at Geneva and Pleasant Mills, will teach at the BerneFrench high school next fall, replacing Eugene Sprunger, who will go to Puerto Rico. Supt. E. M. Webb announced the signing of Lehman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lehman of Berne. The former Berne and Purdue graduate resides in Berne with his wife and two sons. Sprunger will teach in Puerto Rico on a two-year assignment with the Ulrich foundation. He and his family will move there in July. Herman Franz Heads Ditch Association Herman Franz was elected president of the Henry Gerke ditch association Thursday night at St. Peter’s Lutheran church parish hall. William Boerger was named secretary-treasurer of the 17-man I group. The purpose of the association is to reconstruct and maintain the Henry Gerke open ditch in Root township. The Decatur soil conservation service presented its preliminary report at the meeting. The report contained information ’ based on the SCS survey of the r property. r ! / We should be thankful that we harmonize himself with nature and ' God.

FAMILY INN SUNDAY DINNER CHICKEN & HOME-MADE NOODLES or SWISS STEAK or jljg ROAST PORK * DRESSING » -W — CHOICE OF TWO — — SALAD . . DEVILLED EGGS . . BUTTER BEANS . . . COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD. HOME BAKED ROLLS ■ . HOME MADE PIE or ICE CREAM

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Nern Resigns From City Police Force Eldor N. Nern, policeman who applied for a six months leave of -absence from the police force for medical reasons, today submitted his resignation from the police force. • < • , Nern explained that he was unable to continue on the police force because of a back injury that was being irritated by the constant jar of riding in the police car. City Bids Token Under Advisement Two bids were received Friday and taken under advisement on the 12th street sewer and laterals by the Decatur board of works, Mayor Robert D. Cole said this morning. The bids were: Baker and Schultz, $39,029.25; Yost, $32,882.90. The engineer’s estimate was $25,-

529.20. The bids have been referred to the city engineer to be itemized and tabulated. ovn ioo YIMS

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