Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 11 December 1959 — Page 3

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1959

SOCIETY

MUSIC DEPARTMENT TO GIVE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The Music Department of the Decatur Woman's club will present a Christmas program Monday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs. Glenn Hill is chairman of the December meeting, assisted by Mrs. Glen J. Borchers, Miss Helen Haubold, and Miss Alice Roth. Included in the program will be several choral selections and solo presentations by Mrs. James Well, Mrs. William Feller, Mrs. Dan Tyndall, Mrs. Sephus Jackson and Mrs. Stuart Brightwell. Mrs ' Glen J. Borchers will give the devotionals. The program will be under the direction of Miss Helen Haubold, with Mrs. J. Fred Fruchte as accompanist. All members of the Woman’s club are invited to attend and bring guests. EAGLES AUXILIARY MAKES FUTURE PLANS Members of the Eagles auxiliary 2653 recently conducted a regular meeting. Mrs. Dwight Whitacre, secretary, read the roll and minutes from the' previous meeting. The president, Mrs. Wesley Morr’s. opened the meeting and urged all members to attend the annual Christmas party and supper to be held Tuesday at 6:30 n.m. A dollar gift exchange will take place at that time. Mrs. John Morgan was appointed chairman for a skating partv January 26. Tickets will be sold for this event at a later date. A motion was made that the auxiliary send a cheek to the Gond Fellows club, and remember the County Farm residents. The meeting closed with praver, offered bv the chaplain, Mrs. Robert Witham. DEMONSTRATION CLUB HOLDS DECEMBER MEETING Mrs. Edward McCullough was hostess recently for the December meeting of the Gals and Pals Home Demonstration club. Twentyone members were present. After a potluck supper, assorted games and a program were enjoyed by the group. Mrs. Glen Mankey, devotional leader, presented a reading on the “Christ Child.” Mrs. Lowell Noll and Mrs. Paul McCullough then gave a talk on tree decorations. A Christmas gift exchange and revealing of secret pals highlighted the evening.

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LEGION HOME SCENE OF TRI KAPPA CHRISTMAS PARTY The banquet room of the Legion home was bustling with excitement and activity Wednesday evening as 29 members of the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority gathered for their annual Christmas party. Women of the Legion auxiliary served the turkey dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas motif was carried out in decorations of greens, candles, and colorful Christmas balls, and a Christmas corsage was found at each place. The speaker's table was graced by a large tiered white candie decorated with pine cones, small balls, and greens. Seated at the head table were Mrs. C. E. Bell and Mrs. J. W. Tyndall, patronesses of the organization and Mrs. Kenneth Nash, treasurer, Mrs. Robert Worthman, president, Mrs. Lyman Hann, vice president, and Mrs. Kenneth Gaunt, secretary. Mrs. C. E. Bell offered grace before the serving of the meal. Serving as toastmistress for the program which followed was Mrs. William Snyder. Included in the program was Linda Gleckler of Monroeville, who played a selection of Christmas carols on the marimba. Mrs. Robert Worthman, president of the sorority, welcomed the members and extended holiday greetings to them. Co-chairmen of the event were Mrs. Ralph Bollinger and Mrs. William Snyder, who were assisted by Mrs. William Reichert, Miss Barbara Cole, Mrs. Eugene Vetter, Mrs. Roger Fruchte, and Mrs. Kenneth Singleton. MRS. SCHNEPP HOSTESS FOR PROFIT AND PLEASURE CLUB The Profit and Pleasure Home Demonstration club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Schnepp. A carry-in dinner was served at 6 p.m. to fourteen members and one guest. Mrs. Harvey Smith presided and opened the meeting with the club collect. Mrs. Roy Stucky gave the history of the song of the month, “Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly,” which the group later sang. After the secretary’s report by Mrs. Clifford Landis, the Priscilla circle of the First Christian church presented the playlet, “Good Will Toward Women.”

During the social hour, the members enjoyed a dollar gift exchange. Mrs. Julius Lengerich was winner of the Hoor prize. The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Oscar Miller.

METHODIST W.S.C.S. MEETS THURSDAY Members of the W.S.C.S. of the First Methodist church met Thursday for their December meeting. The meeting of the circles at eleven o'clock was followed by a noon luncheon, with circle four acting as hostess. Red and white Christmas decorations enhanced the serving tables. A silent prayer and Christmas meditations opened the general meeting at one o’clock, Mrs. Harry Dailey accompanying at the organ. Mrs. Dailey was in charge of the worship service. The lesson, entitled “Christmas Around the World,” was given by Mrs. Lloyd Cowens, who supplemented her talk by showing Christmas cards from other lands. Mrs. Cowens closed her talk with prayer. A business meeting, conducted by Mrs. Lowell Smith, followed the program. The 41 members signed cards to be sent to the sick and shut-ins. The meeting closed with a silent prayer and the Mizpah benediction. The Wesleyan Service guild of the First Methodist church will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Nila Neil. A 25 cent gift exchange will be included in the program.

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR COURT HOUSE LADIES * The Adams county abstractors were hostesses to the ladies of the court bouse at their annual Christmas party, held Thursday night at the home of Miss Anna Nesswald. The theme of the party was “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Christmas music filled the air during the evening program and the hause was beautifully decorated, the white Christmas tree sparkling under green and gold .trimming. The theme was carried through in room decorations, place cards, table decorations, and candles. The abstractors served punch and cake after the party. Mrs. Katharyne Nelson recited “The Littlest General” and the group played the game, “Keep Talking,” with the 21 present divided into teams. Santa Claus mugs were given as favors. The Zion Lutheran Needle club will hold a Christmas party Thursday at the parish hall. A carry-in dinner at noon will be followed by a secret pal Christmas exchange. Each member is reminded to bring 2% dozen cookies for the cookie exchange. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, the Decatur Band Boosters club will conduct a meeting to be held at the Decatur high school. The Flo-Kan Sunshine Girls will meet immediately after school Monday at the Moose home. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. Blanche Robinson will be hostess for the Historical club's annual Christmas dinner to be held at noon Wednesday. Sacred Heart study uub will hold a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the West End Restaurant. Mrs. Simeon Hain will be hostess for unit 4 of the W.S.W.S. of the Bethany E.U.B. church, Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Each member is to bring a $1 gift. The Ruth and Naomi circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet at noon Wednesday at the church for a carryin dinner. A Christmas program and 50 cent gift exchange will follow the dinner. Mrs, Edward Born will be leader for the afternoon. Members of the Mariners’ couples club of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the church Saturday evening at seven o’clock to decorate the' church. . Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: William ’’and Ruth Fishbaugh Wiekel, route one, Berne, are parents of a girl weighing eight pounds, three ounces, born at 11:05 a.m. Thursday. * • At 4:09 p.m. Thursday a son. weighing seven pounds, nine and one-half ounces, was born to Larry and Norma Velez McLaughlin, route 2, Berne. A daughter weighing seven pounds, seven and three-fourths ounces was born at 1:55 p.m. Thursday to Victor and Irene Heiman Hamrick, 346 Oak Street, Decatur.

Hospital Admitted Mrs. Nancy Davison, Bluffton: Floyd Hullinger, Decatur; Jack Petrie, Decatur; Amos Sovine, Decatur. , Dismissed Mrs. Julius Kohne, Decatur; August Heimann, Decatur; Mrs. Joseph Yaste, Decatur; Mrs. William Butcher. Monroe; Kenneth Richards, Decatur; Mrs. Chester^Armstrong, Geneva.

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Clubs Calendar items tor today’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30). Phone 3-213 J Sue Estill FRIDAY ' American Legion Auxiliary 43, Legion Home, 6:30 p.m. Faithful Workers class, church basement, 7:30 p.m. Monroe Better Homes Demonstration club, Dutch Mill, Bluffton, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY Presbyterian primary and kindergarten practice, at the church, 10 a.m. Mariners group of First Presbyterian church, at the church, 7 p.m. SUNDAY D. A. V. children's Christmas party, D.A.V. hall, 1:30 p.m. Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary, Legion home, 5 p.m. MONDAY Decatur Band Boosters, Decatur high school, 7:30 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine Girls, Moose home, after school. Welcome Wagon Christmas party, Bamboo room of Fairway, 6:30 p.m. Pythian Sisters Temple and Needle club, Christmas banquet. Moose Home, 5:30 p.m. Adams Central P.T.A. postponed until Monday, December 21. Monroe Volunteer Firemen Christmas party for children of Monroe and vicinity, Monroe fire station, 7:30 p.m. Woman’s club music department Christmas program, Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Root Township Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Royal Friend, 10 a.m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Calvin Yost, 2 p.m. Psi lota Xi, Mrs. Floyd Reed, 7:30 p.m. Church Mothers study club, Mrs. Glen McCammon, 8 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild of Methodist church, Mrs. Nila Neil, 7:30 pjn. WEDNESDAY Decatur Home Demonstration club, C. L. of C. hall, 6 p.m. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Fred Smith, 2:30 p.m. Historical club, Mrs. BlancheRobinson, 12 o’ctbck noon. W.S.W.S. unit 4 of Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Simeon Hain, 8:30 p.m. Ruth and Naomi circle of Zion E. and R. church, at the church, 12 o’clock noon. THURSDAY Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, noon. Sacred Heart study club, West End Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.

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Handley Impressed On Trip To Japan TOKYO (UPD—Governor Handley practiced his Japanese at a luncheon Thursday and said he was impressed with the way Japan had whittled away the language barrier. "I am amazed at how mny 'Japanese leaders have studied in the U.S. and how many others speak English,” Handley told United Press International in an interview at the Imperial Hotel later. 1 Handley and six other Hoosiers, on a 10-day sneaking tour on behalf of the Indiana Lincoln ses- | quicentennial, were scheduled to (confer aeain with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Douglas MacArthur today for a briefing on the economic scene in Asia. The patty will visit Tokyo and Keio universities if time permts. Handley tested hs Japanese at a luncheon in honor of visiting U.S- Secretary of Commerce Frederick H. Mueller. Asked to say a few words to the | America-Japan Society and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Japan, the governor said in good (Japanese the words for “I am (happy to be in Japan” and “Thank you for the opportunity of talking to you.” In his brief remarks, Handley described the "terrific (Competition today for the minds of men, of the ideals of volition as against Compulsion. “One of the reasons why we’re here is to publicize the Lincoln ideals—sos hard work, self-disci-pline, integrity and freedom,” he said. Handley told UPI it was a “thrill” to be able to say a few words in Japanese and have them understood. “The Japanese enjoy it,” he said and added that he had discovered a “great interest here in the English language.” Handley said Dr. Toyozo Nakarai, professor of languages at Butler University, Indianapolis, and a member of his party, had taught him several phrases in Japanese. Other members of the governor's party include Roy T. Combs, Donald E. Bowen, Judge Curtis G. Shake, William A. Koch and William E. Wilson Handley said he bought some “Christmas gifts” for his wife, Barbara. He said MacArthur’s wife helped him to select the gifts. Mrs. MacArthur is the daughter of the late former Vice ' President Alben Barkley and her husband is a nephew of Gen.Douglas MacArthur. Handley and his party will leave Saturday for Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe where they will talk about ■ Lincoln to various discussion groups in the schools. They are scheduled to leave for Manila Dec. 15 and return to Indiana around Dec. 21. Automobile, Truck In Collision Here City police reported a two-car collision at 8:02 a.m. today as a result of the wet pavement, involving a local driver and a truck. The car driven by Velma Ruth Potts, 57, of 1319 W. Madison street, was struck in the rear at the Erie railroad tracks on Monroe street by a truck driven by Jerry Lee Cowans, 24, of 754% Mercer avenue. Cowans told police that he was unable to stop because of the wet pavement, when the Potts car abruptly halted at the railroad crossing. Both vehicles were eastbound.

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Legion's Christmas * Party December 19 Adams Post 43, of the American party for children of the members Legion, will sponsor a Christmas and women s auxiliary Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Legion home. Included in the festivities will be the annual visit from Santa Claus, who will give each of the attending youngsters a special treat. A short program, of an appropriate seasonal theme, will be conducted by post chaplain Ed Bauer. All members, auxiliary members, and their children are invited to join in the spirit of Christmas and attend the function. List Honor Pupils For Adams Central Twenty-four pupils at Adams Central high school earned grades, enabling their names to be placed on the h-nor roll for the second marking period of the 1959-60 school year. The freshmen are: Sylvia Miller and Noah Schwartz. The sopohomores are: Barbara Brandenburg, Barbara Carver. Arlene Johnson, Ron Owens, Janice Ringeer*. Marilyn Stucky and Barbara Tinkham. The juniors are: Karen Brandt, •Terry Franz, Donald Germann*. Diana Kershner, Roy Mazelin, Rasalyn Mishler, Sandy Strickler, and Caroline Yake.

The seniors are: Larry. Foreman*. Philip Gerber, Loren Habegger, Junior Hollinger, Delora Mishler, Joan Rupert, and Sandra Sanders. (♦ denotes straight As). The honorably mentioned are: Diann Gerber, Barbara Engle, Lydia Neuenschwander, Karen Rich, John Ross, Steve Schlickman, Marilyn Vizard, Sharlene Wagley, Elizabeth Wickey, all freshmen. Dian Cable, Roger Dick, and Julie Sanders, all sophomores. Duane Arnold, Karen Bucher, Rosetta Gerber, and Danny Michaels, all juniors. Twila Arnold, Mabie Bowers, Jerry Gerber, Carol Hamilton, Madeline Hedington, Cavle Miller, Caroline Myers, Dixie Smith, and Lois Steury, all seniors. The junior high honor roll is: Donald Decker. Edith Dennison*, Anita Fennig, Judy Hirschy, Paul Hirschy, Jane Kaehr, Mike Leyse, qiorla Rupert, Imogene Steffen*, Sandra Teeter, alt eighth graders. Steve Kaehr, Warren Macy, Maris Moeschberger* Judy Ringger, Jean Anne Clark, Reginald Converse, Connie Everett, Becky Soldner, Carmie Steffen*, and Karen Witte, all seventh graders. Those on junior high as honorable mention are: Susan Cook. Donald Egley, Nancy Habegger, Ronald Habegger, Diana Hirschy, Carol Hoagland, Mary Jo Kaehr, Kathy Michaels, Eva Miller, Debby Smith, . Donald Stucky, and Regie Warner, all eighth graders. Patricia Nidlinger, Pauline Ripley, Verna Adler. Karen Bieberich, Peggy Ann Gerber, Janis Gilbert, Brenda Hamrick, Steve Hildebrand, Libby Somnaersett, and Richard Welch, all seventh graders. Record Hog Slaughter Reported In Indiana LAFAYETTE, Ind. (UPD—State LAFAYETTE, Ind. (UPD— State-federal aricultural statisticians said today 542,000 hogs were killed in October to represent the highest commercial hog slaughter in Indiana since records began in 1947.

Christian Branches Get Along Better By LOUIS CASSELS United Press International Controversy makes headlines. Conciliation doesn t. That's a good thing to bear in mind in reading reports of the current religious dispute over birth control. It would be easy to get the impression from the sound and I fury of this dispute that Catho-lic-Protestant relations are badly strained. «• Actually, in spite of occasional noisy collusions over specific issues, the two great branches of the Christian family are getting along better today than they have for centuries. On both sides of the Reformation chasm, men of good will are I earnestly trying to build bridges of understanding, forebearance and mutual respect. The results so far are not spectacular; nut from the long view of history, they add up to a persistent and highly significant trend. New Day Dawning “A thaw has set in in the cold war among Christians,” the Protestant magazine Christian Century observed recently. And the Catholic magazine America editorially agreed that “a new day has indeed dawned.” The Christian Century credited Pope John XIXII with an important contribution to “the warming of attitudes which is taking place between Protestants and Roman canolics.” “The image of the Roman Catholic Church as projected by its new Pope is definitely a more friendly one,” it said. “By many gestures (such as changing Catholic liturgy so that Protestants nep referred to as “separated brethren” rather than "heretics”) tne Pope has made clear his desire for reconciliation. From the Protestant side, European Lutherans have taken the initiative in sponsoring “ecumenical institutes” at which leading Catholic and Protestant theologans explore together basic questions of Christian faith. The idea was imported to America last month when 135 Protestant and Catholic clergymen met at Toledo, Ohio, for a frank and friendly discussion of differences. Writes Understanding Book A brilliant young Protestant theologian at the University of Chicago, Dr. Jaroslav Pelikan. did his part for the growin dialogue with a book entitled “The Riddle of Roman Catholicism” Pelikan tried to go beyond “slogans and slanders” and help 1 Protestants understand the real 1 nature of Catholicism. Although he took issue with many aspects lof Catholic dogma and practice, his book has been warmly praised by Catholic reviewers for its objective and sympathetic tone. Non informed person on either side believes that such efforts will I lead to organic unity in the fore!seable future. J Protestant - Catholic differences are too real and too deeply rooted to be resolved without a very ■ long period of patient, mutually , responsive discussion. What the ecumenicists are trying to do is to get that discussion going in ’ an atmosphere of genuine Chris--1 tian charity. Cites Progress Made Fr. Gustave Weigel, the leading U.S. Catholic authority on church unity, points out that all Christians are bound by Jesus’ explicit command to "love one another.” Simple Obedience to ♦his commandment is therefore"

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the first all important step toward reunion. * "In its relatively short history, the ecumenical movement has broken down the rancors of centuries,” Fr. Weigel said. “The different churches do get along better today than they did 50 years ago. "We recognize one another; we see good will in each other; we hold converse with each other. We still feel some irritation, but we are manfully and not without success trying to overcome it.” Man Dies In Crash Near Rensselaer <=- RENSSELAER, Ind. (UPD—An autopsy was scheduled today to determine the cause of death of John M. Michael, 46, Rensselaer, who died Thursday when his car ran off U. S. 231 nine miles north of here, hit a utility pole and crashed through a fence. Authoorities sought to learn if Michael suffered a fatal heart attack just before the accident. Locals Jack Meyer has returned home from the Parkview memorial hospital in Fort Wayne, where he underwent plastic surgery. Glenn Hill is at the Adams county memorial hospital and is reported recovering from recent surgery. The condition of Miss Susan Gerber, convalescing at her home after a recent illness, is greatly irpprove'L •*

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