Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 58, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1960 — Page 3

RATURDAY, JANUARY ». IM

— Photo by Anspaugh Miss Csroiys Marie Drake Miss Drake To Be Married June 18

The engagement of Miss Carolyn Marie Drake to Ronald Bittner has been announced by the bride-elect's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Drake. 1345 Master Drive. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Bittner, rural route 2. Decatur. Miss Drake, a graduate of Decatur high school, is employed by the Magnavox company in Fort Wayne. She is a member of Tri Kappa sorority. Bittner graduated from Monmouth high school and is a junior at Valparaiso University, where he is affiliated with Theta £hi fraternity. The couple will be married June 18.

UNION CHAPEL GROUP MAKES STUDY OF AFRICA The Union Chapel W.S.W.S. met recently at the home of Mrs. Earl Chase, with Miss Janet Brown as program leader. The lesson topic, ‘‘The Twentieth Century Invades Africa,” was introdced by the leader, who gave a report of an American traveller in Africa and the progress which he saw. After the group had sung "Ring Out the Old. Ring in the New,” Mrs. Wayne Troutner read the scripture lesson from Matthew. Miss Frieda Williamson gave the highlights from the new study book, “This is Africa, South of the Sahara.” in regard to the earth’s poverty and wealth, and "Economic Advance and Human Need” was presented by Mrs. Thomas Harrell. Miss Veda Williamson furnished information on the "Educational Needs.” “On Trek to Freedom’’ was given by Mrs. Wilbur Foor and “On Trek to School.” by Mrs. Thomas Gaunt. Each member was given a map of Africa and traveled via map lines, learning some of the highlights of the various sec-

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tions of the country. Following a candle light ceremony, the group joined in a fellowship of prayer led by Mrs. Donald Smith, Mrs. Homer Miller, and Miss Frieda Williamson. Miss Brown closed the prayer period by reading the prayer of an African Christian. Refreshments were served to the 11 members by Mrs. Donald Smith and Mrs. Earl Chase. CHARLES BURRELL HONORED AT BIRTHDAY DINNER A surprise dinner party was given Sunday for Charles Burrell in honor of his 88th birthday. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ami Miller. Cecil Harvey. Mrs. Lydia Cramer and daughter, Elizabeth. Mrs. Mollie Barkley and daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Parker and daughters, Pam and Debbie, of Wolf Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Schnepp and Mrs. W. R. Klingler of Kansas City. COMPLETE PLANS FOR STLYE SHOW IN MARCH Plans for future projects and events were discussed by the Delta Theta Tau sorority Tuesday evening at a business and social meeting held at the home of Mrs. Leo Teeple. Mrs. Mel Weisman and Mrs. Jav Markley, co-chairman, announced tljeir committees for the spring style show to be held March Z 2 at the Youth and Community Center. Plans were made for a rummage sale, the time and place to be announced at a later date. It was announced that Mrs. Gerald Bixler and Mrs. Robert Colter will represent the sorority in the Mothers’ March for Polio. Canasta and pinochle were played after the business meeting, with prizes going to Mrs. Gerald Bixler and Mrs. Jay Markley. Mrs. Robert Colter and Mrs. Leo Teeple were on the committee for the, evening. ——-—

SOCIETY

•CNOOL REORGANISATION W TOPK OF CLUB MEETING "Reorganization of Our School* *•* the topic discuMed by Mr* Loul* Drake and Mr* Nellie Price at the January Live and M*arn home demonatration club meeting Mr* Jack Gray was ho*te»» for j fhr meeting • President. Mr* Hugh Nldltnger. called the meeting to order The] devotion* were gjvcn by Mr*. Jack Gray, after which member* received their new program book*. Mr* Guy Kooa led the group in singing the song of the month. A short reading entitled "The Beatitude of a Woman" was given by the president and minutes were rend by the assistant secretary. Mrs Leo Workingar Mrs. Nellie Price was the winner of the flower fund gift The health lesson on immunization for polio was presented by Mrs Leo Workinger The meeting adjourned with the club prayer. Cheer sister gifts were received bv Mrs. Ivan Barkley. Mrs. Loren Berkley. Mrs Gerald Springer. Mrs Earl Chase, and Mrs. Hugh Nidlinger. Mrs. Nidlinger assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. Sixteen members and one visitor. Mrs. Daisy August, were present. MONROE W.C.T.U. MEETS WITH MRS. MCBRIDE Mrs. Jack Mcßride was hostess recently for a meeting of the Monroe W.C.T.U. Following a group song. Mrs. Homer Winteregg gave the devotions. Praver was offered by Mrs. Jesse Niblick. Readings by Mrs. Laurence Michel, Mrs. Jack McBride. and Mrs. Orval Lenhart and a talk by Mrs. Niblick completed the program. The dismissal prayer was given by Mrs. Lawrence Michel.

MAKE COMFORTER AT MEETING THURSDAY The Ladies’ Fellowship of the Decatur Missionary church met Thursday evening in the basement of the parsonage for their January meeting. Mrs. Mervin Rupp gave the devotions entitled ,“The Oil of Kindness.” The ladies spent the evening making a comforter and wrapping "coat hangers with plastic. Guests at the meeting were Mrs. W liam Longerbone, Mrs. Bill Haley. Mrs. Delores McCagg, and Mrs. Adam Reef. The hostess for the evening, Mrs. Myron Hart, served coffee and dessert. The Music Department of the Decatur Woman's club will meet -Monday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Harry Dailey. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. the Everready Sunday school class will conduct a meeting at the Methodist church. Hostesses are Mrs. Albert Lanning. Mrs. Jesse Niblick, and Mrs. Ed Ahr. Happy Homemakers home demonstration club will meet at the home of Mrs. Dwight Schnepp at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hie Civic Department of the Decatur Woman's club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Bethany E.U.B. church. Hostesses will be Mrs. Norman Kruse, Mrs. Noble Reynolds, Mrs. Amos Ketchum, Mrs. E. W. Johnson, and Mrs. John Baumann. The Santa Maria study club will meet with Mrs. Leo Teeple Monday at 8 p.m.

Locals - . ' - ■■, —t:-—4. t« ,4* ga i* Miss Mary Jo Granger is a patient at the Evangelist Deaconess hospital in Cleveland, suffering from pneumonia. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bemarr Granger and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Morris. The family of RCT. Richard Lee Ehrsam has received a change of address for him. His new address is: RA-16649958, C.C.O. Ist B.G. 39th INF, 2nd Platoon, Fort Carson, Colorado.

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Clubs Calendar Ham* for each day * publication must be phoned la by II «.m. 'Saturday 8.801. Phon* 3-8111 Mae Estill SATURDAY Winter Wonderland Carnival. Hanna-Nuttman park, 10 am. to 2 pm. • MONDAY Music Department of Decatur Woman’s club. Mr*. Harry Dailey. 8 pm. • Civic Department of Decatur Woman’s club. Bethany E.U B church, 7:30 p.m. Santa Maria study club, Mrs Leo Teeple. 8 p.m. Dramatics department of Decatur Woman's club. Mrs. Jerome Keller. 8 p. m. V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary, Post Home. 8 p. m. Adams county home demonstration chorus. Monroe Farm Bureau building, 7:30 p. m. Our Lady of Fatima study club. Mrs. Cornelius Geimer. 8 p. m. Art Department of Woman's club. Mrs. R. O. Gentis. 8 p. m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post Home. 8 p. m. Firemen’s Auxiliary Tupperware party, fire station, 7:30 p.m. Junior Women’s Department of Decatur Woman’s club, Mrs. Henry Commager. 7:45 p.m. Juniors of American Legion Auxiliary, Legion home, 4 to 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY Happy Homemakers home demonstration club. Mrs. Dwight Schnepp. 7:30 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. L. of C. Hall. 6:30 p. m. Tri Kappa Sorority, Youth Center. 7:45 p. m. Monmouth Parents Education Group, Monmouth school, 7:30 p. m. Associated Churches of Decatur, Zion E and R church. 7 p. m. Eagles Auxiliary ritual practice. Eagles hall, 8 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma sorority, Preble Restaurant, 8 p.m. Dutiful Daughters class of Bethany E.U.8.. Miss Ann Werst, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart study club, Mrs. Louis Rumschlag, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY St. Gerard study club, Mrs. Bill Butler, 8 p. m. «<■*!• Historical club, Mrs, Ad> -Low* er, 2 p. m. Ladies Shakespeare club, Mrs. Phil Macklin. 2:30 p. m. THURSDAY— asj „ Magley Salem Ladies Aid. all day meeting. THURSDAY Everready Sunday school class, Methodist church, 7:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting Held By Missionary Church The'annual meeting of the Decatur Missionary church was held recently for the purpose of readying reports for 1959. Total for the church was $20,511.71. Missionary giving came to $3,910.52, S4OO over the goal that was set at the beginning of 1959. Reports were read from the following departments: Sunday school, church, missions, ladies’ fellowship, friendship circle, building fund, men s missionary fellowship, and the pastor’s report. The membership of the church now stands at 89. with a Sunday school average of 206 for 1959. Morning worship averaged 170, evening gospel hour averaged and the Wednesday night prayer meeting averaged 99. Goals for 1960 were presented by the pastor. They included a Sunday school average of 215 and missionary giving to exceed s<ooo. The Rev. Gerald I. Gerig, pastot of the local congregation, reported that 1959 was another record year for every department of the work.

I afrXXjpMUB w»« Mi ’/ w H |r * 1 F/ ■ HnL* / -i» u w-Om ik a • — Photo by Anspaugh Mr*. Gerald L. Voglewede Miss Heimann Married In Morning Rites

Miss Carolyn Marie Heimann and Gerald L. Voglewede were married at ten o'clock this morning at the St. Mary’s Catholic church. The Rev. Simeon Schmitt received the vows in front of an altar banked with vases of mums and gladioli. White satin bows marked the pews. Music was furnished by the men’s choir and Mrs. John Girard, organist. Parents of the couple are Mr. arid Mrs. Cyril Heimann, 515 Nuttman Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. ( Raymond Voglewede, route 2, De-, catur. i Entering on the arm of her, father, the bride appeared in a floor-length peau de sole gown, fashioned with long tapered sleeves and a molded bodice. Alencon lace accented with white sequins etched the neckline and matching lace motifs decorated the very bouffant skirt, which fell into a chapel length train. The full bustle back was caught tip with a tailored bow. Her fingertip veil of silk illusion showered from a Swedish crown of pearls and she carried a bouquet of white mums centered with pink roses. | Miss Judith Koors served .40 maid of honor for her cousin, | wearing a gowh of sapphire blue taffeta. A band of taffeta detailed the empire lines of the oval neckline and cap sleeves and a princess panel front fashioned the bouffant floor-length skirt. She wore a head-, band of matching looped taffeta with a circular veil and carried a bouquet of white carnations and mums. Miss Teresa Heimann, sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. She was attired in a dress

Hospital Admitted James Elliott, Decatur; Gene Krick, Decatur; Master Kurt Gerig, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Darrell Kuhn, Berne. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Winston and Lavana Bricker Seitz, 1053 Winchester St., are parents of a son, weighing eight pounds, two ounces, born at 8:57 this morning.

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identical to that of the honor at-. tendant and also carried a corsage | of white carnations and mums Mrs. Hellmann selected a light blue brocade dress with matching accessories for her daughter s wedding and the mother of the bridegroom wore a winter print dress with matching accessories. Both wore corsages of glomellias. Mrs. Rose Loshe, the bride's grandmother, wore a green print dress and a white carnation corsage. James Voglewede was best man for his brother and ushers were Donald Voglewede. another brother of the bridegroom, and James Heimann, brother of the bride. A dinner was served to 35 guests at the C. L. of C. hall and a reception for 200 guests will be held this afternoon at the K. of C. hall. Serving at the dinner were the Misses Rose Marie Meyer, Rita Mendez and Mrs. Fred Lengerich and Mrs. Frances Koors. The Misses Mary Frances Beckmeyer, Sue Sutton, and Geraldine Schultz will serve at the reception. Miss Rosalie Voglewede and Mrs. Frances Koors will assist with gifts. When she leaves for a southern wedding trip, the bride will be wearing a three piece black ensemble with matching accessories and the corsage from her wedding bouquet. Mrs. Voglewede is a graduate of the Decatur Catholic high school and is employed by Central Soya Co.. Decatur. The bridegroom graduated from Decatur Catholic high school and is employed by I T T. Federal in Fort Wayne. The couple will reside at 902*2 North 3rd Street, Decatur.

Minor Accident In City Friday Noon City police reported a .minor two-car collision at 208 W. Monroe street Friday about noon between a car pulling from a parking position into a passing vehicle. Police stated that a car driven by Brenda M. Butler, 23, of 1221 Lewis Drive, pulled from the curb, striking a car driven by Kenneth E. Richards, 33, of 297 Park Place. The woman told police that she did not see the Richards car as it turned the corner onto Monroe street. Damage to the Richards car was sls and $lO to the Butler car. — — ■ Trade in a good town — D. ratur

Doris Day Favors Decency On Screen ■> VERNON MTOTT IP! Hollywood <*rr»*peoa»»< HCM4.YWOOD *UPI» - Ho« i* the view fn»m the top the heap? TM« question was put to Dori* Day, bo* • office queen of the movie*, the mo»t nought • after ■ctrea* tn Hollywood "Go*h. I don't know.” the freckled star esclalmgd with typical candor. ‘'l've never even thought about It" Dori* said she was flattered and happy with the reaulta of poll* and j popularity cunteat* placing her at the top, but couldn't account for her success except to say it might be dur to audience identification ••Perhaps Im No 1 at thr boxoffice because other women identify themselves with me up there on the screen,” she said. ••ft would be better to say they feel that way about my role* 1 always play happy, healthy, clean parts That's what audiences expect of me. And I must admit I like up-beat roles myself "I would never play a fallen woman part, even if I could It would be the same thing as seeing Gary Cooper or Jimmy Stewart playing heavies.” "To me the important thing Is decency on thr screen. 1 really don t approve of some of the down-beat pictures that are being made these days, with terrible characters in the scripts "I alsoibelieve actors and actresses can lead decant lives in private too." Doris doesn't live like most •tar*. _ . .. • Marty Melcher, <her husband* and 1 don't like living in a gold fish bowl," she said. "We have all the privacy we want. Our home is a haven surrounded by trees It's almost like living In the country. If I like. I can stroll a few blocks to the village of Beverly Hills without a fuss. "So. I think I can safely say, the view is a lovely one.”

Refuses To Act As Sturgills' Counsel r uru.cr in the Sturgill brothers case at Wells county snarled the proceedings when the pauper attorney resigned his commission this week. John Edris. Jr., said that he did not desire to handle the defense case of auto banditry for the Sturgills. Donnie Dewayne and Billy James. Billy is currently being held at Harlan, Ky., pending release and extradition to Wells county after escaping from the Bluffton jail Jan. 9. Donnie remains at Bluffton un--ler two bonds, totalling SII,OOO. Both men lived in Decatur prior to the shooting incident in which they are involved. Nov. 4, the pair was charged with the shotgunning of Howard Vaughn, 26, of route 4, Bluffton.

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Western Barbecue In Honor Os Ike palm springs. c»w <upd — President Elsenhower* desert holiday schadulo waa a bH different today In addition to goU. there wa* a big Western barbecue tn Ma honor schedulod for tonight .** The party waa being given for the President by hia boat. George E Allen of Washington. Gettysburg and La Quinta, a reaort hotel about 25 mile* from here I and a business in which Allen I* a director The guest list was private a* far a* the newspaper* were concerned. but from the uninvited I came word on the Invited The guest* wil include a group at the President’s old friend* who arj varatmntng in the area He play* golf with wmt of these men and *ee* the <*he r * ■round the Eldorao Country Chib 1 each day where hi* appearances lon the link* attract* small crowd* ( of club members sod admirer* Over 2.500 DaHr *~emocr«ta are «old and. deliver-o in Decatur ' -•ch day I »

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