Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 58, Number 173, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1960 — Page 3

SATURDAY, JULY 23. IMO

——... .•., "> K. . v • ~’..v 'r '< ** ." » r Miss Marian Bashara WliM Wlarian bashara ZJo lA/eJ (jary (jieSiler Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bashara, of 333 S. Fifth street, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Marian, to Gary Giessler, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Howard Giessler of 3618 W. State street. Fort Wayne. Miss Bashara is a graduate of Decatur Catholic high school and Ball State Teachers College. Her fiance graduated from North Side high school in Fort Wayne and also from Ball State Teachers College. The couple plan to wed August 27 in the St. Mary’s Catholic church of Decatur. —Photo by Anspaugh

Breakin Is Reported At Sno-Cone Stand Otto Hake, Jr, reported to the city police that between the hours of 4 p. m. Thursday and 10 a. m. Friday someone broke into his Sno-Cone stand on the corner erf Second and Jefferson streets. Entrance was gained by tearing the screen on the east side of the building. A package of hot dogs, some potato chips and cheese twisties were taken and some of the equipment was damaged. A total value of the theft and damage was listed at S2O. Auto And Bicycle Involved In Wreck A car and a bicycle were involved ip an accident at 2:44 p.m. Friday at •♦'ifth 'and St. Mary’s streets. Michael L. Gage. 9, rode his bike from St. Mary’s street into the path of a car driven by Elmer I. “Ro Is ton. 39. Roiston stated the boy rode right out in front of him and he couldn’t avoid hitting him. The Gage boy was treated by a doctor for bruises and lacerations and reelased to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Gage. There was $25 damage to the car and the bike was a total loss Robert McAfee To Head G. E. Club Robert McAfee, who works in the develop test section of building No. 2 at the Decatur General Electric, has been elected president of theh G.E. club for the 1960-61 year. McAfee was elected in a close election. Jack W. Eady, of the planning section, was elected the club’s vice president and Margaret

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Fruchte was voted secretary. Leo Hoffman was elected as a director for the next three years. Holdover officers include Ned Myers, former president, who will remain on the board of directors 1 for one year, Clem Snell, and Richard Shafer, directors, and Irene Holthouse, the club’s treasurer. The new officers will be installed at the club’s first meeting following vacation. Don Wafel Reported __ Stricken With* Polio • Donald Wafel. who lives in the Hirschy apartments at Five Points in Decatur, was taken to the Veterans hospital in Fort Wayne for treatment of polio. He is believed to have contracted bulbar polio and it is in the region of the throat. At the present time he is in fin iron lung at the hospital with three special nurses attendinghim. His -ftther stated that at the last report he was holding his own. Two Juveniles Are Involved In Wreck Two Decatur juveniles were involved in a, one car accident in Monroe Friday afternoon after the one youth had taken his brother’s oar and driven it to Monroe. The driver made an improper turn onto Polk street in Monroe and lost control of the car hitting a utility pole. Neither youth was injured seriously. The young man who was a passenger in the car received a laceration to the left side of his head that cut an artery and required a couple of hours of work to get the bleeding stopped. The two boys involved will be taken into juvenile court at a later date.

SOCIETY

MRS. LAURA DURBIN HOSTESS TO W. S. C. S. z The Pleasant Mills Methodist -W. S. C. S. met Wednesday evening at the borne of Mrs. Laura Durbin. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Clyde Jones, after which Mrs. Glen Mann gave the devotions and the lesson on “The Christian’s use of Leisure.” A missionary playlet was presented by Mrs. Carl Frey, Mrs. Lawrence Ehrsam, Mrs. Darroll Clause, Mrs. Clyde Jones and Mrs. Selma Gurien. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. George Foor. Following the business meeting refreshments were served to the thirteen members present by Mrs. Durbin, Mrs. Cart Frey and Mrs. Mary Custer. GALS AND PALS HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB MEETS The Gals and Pals Home Demonstration club held their monthly meeting at the St. Mary’s and Blue Creek conservation club house recently. Mrs. Harvey Jones, president, called the meeting to order. The club creed was then read in unison after which the song of the month, “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” was led by Mrs. Earl Geyer. The secretary’s report was given by Mrs. John Johnson and the roll call was answered by 21 three children, and two guests. Mrs. Wayne Clouse then gave the treasurer’s report followed by the business meeting. Plans were completed for the 4-H fair. Miss Lois Folk, home demonstration agent, and Miss Julia Wilson conducted the cook out preparing various meats, vegetables and fruits. Soft drinks and potato chips completed the meal. Favors were made up of decorated toasted marshmallows set off with the American flag. Hostesses were Mrs. Lee Edwards. Mrs. Jack Rodenbush and Mrs. Ned Ray. CALVARY E.U.B. LADIES AID HOLDS MEETING The Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Wayne Gaunt for the regular monthly meeting. The president, Mrs. Paul Hindenlang, opened the meeting with group singing. A prayer was given by Mrs. Harry Hamrick, followed by the scripture reading by Mrs. Harold Kelly. Mrs. Harry Hamrick, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting. The meeting was closed with prayer. The hostesses, Mrs. Wayne Gaunt and Mrs. Wm. Kelly, served a delicious luncheon to the seven members and three children present. ACES HIGH CLUB HOLD FIRST MEETING The Aces High club held their debut meeting with Mrs. 1 Jean Bedwell recently. After the business was conducted, pinochle was played with prizes being won by Beverly Johnson and Ilehe Gage. Lovely refreshmeifts were served by the hostess to the following people: Mrs. Beverly Johnson, Marcella Brader, Janet Hesher, Norma Markley, Ilene Gage and Phyllis Poling. The next meeting will be August 18. with Mrs. Norrtia Markley as hostess. - 5 - - -a The Ruth and Naomi Circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Wednesday at 2 o'clock. The Eagles Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock at the Eagles hall. A birthday party will be held after lodge. Mrs. Clifford Norman will be hostess. The Bethany Circle of the Zion Reformed church will meet at the home of Mrs. Ann Lehpian at 6:30 Wednesday. The St. Mary’s township Farm Bureau will serve ice cream and hold a cake contest Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the St. Mary’sBlue Creek conservation club house. .. «, Flaatie Cement Has the special plastic cement that comes with plastic veneer become a little too thick to use easily? Close the bottle tight and soak it in warm water for a bit It’ll come around good as new.

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Clubs Calendar items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30). Carol Behest Phone 3-2121 SATURDAY Psi Ote Trading Post, 9-12, Nola Isch and Wilma Jacobs; 1-4, Susie Holthouse and Rosemary Gase. Friendship class of Mt. Victory U.B. Church, ice cream social, 5 p.m. MONDAY Lady Bug Hunt, V.F.W. Yost Home, 8 p.m. Preble Township Farm Bureau, Magley school, 8 p.m. St. Mary's township Farm Bureau, ice cream social, St. Mary’sBlue Creek Conservation club house, 8 p.m. St. Ambrose study club, Mrs! Lawrence Braun, 7:30 p.m. — TUESDAY Eagles Auxiliary, Eagles hall. 8 p.m. \ Kirkland Ladies club, Adams Central school, 7:30 p.m. St. Annfe study cifib, Mrs. Fred Stiegmeyer, 1:30 p.m. Live and Learn Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Myrtle Workinger, 1:30 p.m. Ruth and Naomi Circle, Zion E. and R. church, 2 p.m. Sunny Circle Home Demonstration club, Preble township community building, 8 p.m. Kirkland Future Farmers, Pleasant Dale parish hall, 7:30 p.m. Root Township Home Demonstration club, Mrs. Robert Johnson, 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bethany Circle of Zion Reformed church, Mrs, Ann Lehman, 6:30 p.m. Ruth and Naomi circle, Zion E. and R. Church, 2 p.m.

Man Drowns Despite Heroism By Three COLUMBUS, Ind. (UPI) — The body of Robert Charles Johnson, 24, Bismarck, N.D., was recovered early today from Schaeffer Lake near Hope. Johnson drowned late Friday night despite the heroic efforts of three persons who attempted to save him. Linda Morris, 20, Columbus, and MrS. Susan Shirley, also of Columbus. were resting on a raft in the lake when they, heard Johnson’s yells for help. Miss Morris and Mrs. Shirley's husband, Richard, 23 swam to his aid. But Johnson grabbed Miss Morris in his frantic struggles and Shirley had to break the two apart. Johnson then pulled Shirley under the surface with hitn, but Shirley broke loose. Mrs. Shirley joined the efforts to rescue Johnson, but he went under and they were unable to locate him. The body was recovered by sheriff’s deputies. Authorities learned that Johnson was a sales trainee for the Wood Conversion Co., St. Paul, Minn., and that he was visiting the Shir•leys. Shirley and Johnson were college classmates. Miss Morris was Johnson's blind date for the evening. .._

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LOCALS Mrs. Everett Studebaker has been admitted to the St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne, where she wfll undergo surgery. Her room number is 463. Judge Burl Whiteman, formerly of Adams county, and presently judge of the Jay county circuit court, was admitted to the St. Joseph's hospital in Fort Wayne where he underwent surgery Friday for the removal of a steel particle from one of his eyes. No visitors will be admitted, but he is staying in room 309.

BIRTH At the Adams county memorial hospital: Grover and Edna Norr Liechty of route 1, Berne, became the parents of an eight pound, eleven ounce baby boy at 7:41 p.m^Friday. A baby boy weighing seven pounds, two ounces was born at 8:42 a.m. to James L. and Janice Titus Geels of 225 N. First street.

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-a ; mbbbbembmhhb - 1 >Ffl JHHH JHHHH — ?%--■ i, E. Caston <scrke Kenneth Fuhrman .. Three Decatur and Monmouth high school graduates will be among the 2,600 record enroUnsertt at Valparaiso University next fall. In the record-breaking enrollment are 1,000 new students, either freshmen or transfer students in advanced grades. Those who will be starting next fall from Adams county include: * Lois Jean Gerke. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gerke, of route 5, who was graduated this spring from Decatur high school, high^school^ arl Caston ’ son Qf Mr ' and Mrs ' Earl M - C®** o *. route » a May graduate of Monmouth Monm^ju n th^hi^h I sdio2^ irn * Bn ’ SOn M *" and MrS ' ,fuffo Fuhrman, route 2. a May graduate of r- — w ,,v — ~v7 : T~jfagg^''~7p~~~7 — ■ — I ® JH ® PRESS CONFERENCE — Congolese Premier Patrice Lumumba, left, standing beside U.N. representative Dr. Ralph Bunche. talks to newsmen in Leopoldsville.

Social Security Quiz Answers Many Queries

(Editor’s Note) Do you have any questions about Social Security? We all do, don’t we? Send any question you might have to Social Security Quiz, c/o Daily Democrat. You’ll find vour answer in this column, which is published regularly.) Q. I farmed 37 years but never made enough money to pay income tax or social security tax. My wife and I are both 80. Is there any way we can draw social security? A. No. Since you paid no social security taxes, yoti have, no social security credit. A person your age must have at least 6 quarters of social security credit to receive payments. Q. Is it possible for a man to retire at 64 and start his social security benefits without being disabled? A. No. The retirement age is 65 for men and 62 for women. Q. I worked under social security from 1936 to 1947. I will be 65 in 1960. Will I be eligible for benefits? If so, how will they be figured? •A. Apparently you have at least 10 years ot social security credit which makes you eligible for benefits. Your wages will be averaged over 18 years, or from January 1, 1937 through December 31, 1959, after the 5 low years have been dropped. Your payment is then based on your previous average monthly wage. Q. My gross income from self employment was $4900 in 1959 but my net profit was only S3IOO. Do I get social security credit for $4.-1 900 or $3100? How much will the i tax be? A. Self employed people are credited with their net profit. In your case this is S3IOO. The 1959 tex is 3%% of this net, or $116.25. Q. I received a lump sum | death payment right after my husband died. Will this have any effect on the amount of my widow’s monthly payment at age 62? A. No. The law provides both a lump sum death payment and any possible monthly payments.

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Q. I have been getting social security checks for my daughter on my deceased husband’s account. My daughter failed in school last year and has to repeat this year. This means that she will be going to school after she is 18 years old. Will her social security benefits continue until she is out of school? A. No. Benefits are not paid to children past 18 except to children who became disabled before reaching 18. Therefore, regardless of what grade your daughter happens to be in school, her benefits will stop . . her last check will be for the month before the month of her 18th birthday. Q. How much income is needed from self-smployment in a year before it is covered and before the Social Security tax must be paid on it? A. You must have S4OO or more net profit during the taxable year from your before your self employment is covered and before you must pay social security tax. Exception: farmers, but only farmers, by using a special option can pay in if they have a gross profit of at least S6OO per taxable year. Q Are social security checks paid at the beginning or at the end of a month? A. Social security checks are dated and mailed in the early part of a month following the month for which they are payable. That is, payment for No-

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JUST DUCKY—Melinda Service puckers for a duckling in Alexandria Bay, N.Y. The young mallard, with hundreds of others, will be released to restock wild life in the Thousand Islands which lie in the upper St. Lawrence River between New York State and Ontario Province in Canada.