Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 59, Number 224, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1961 — Page 3

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 1861

SOCIETY

DINNER MEETING HELD BY MOTHERS STUDY CLUB The Church Mothers study club enjoyed a dinner meeting at the home of Mrs. Doyle Collier recently. This was the opening meeting and yearbooks were distributed to the 16 members presents Devotions were given by Mrs. Hubert Zerkel,- Jr. The lesson from Parents magazine was presented by Mrs. Karl Johnson entitled “Family Traditions Help Young Moderns.” Mrs. Wayne Brunner reviewed the article, “All Are Not Angels,” from the Christian Home magazine. Guests of the club were Mrs. Jerry Mitchell, Mrs. Robert Young. Officers of the club served as hostesses for the evening. , The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Mel Tinkham. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB STUDIES “AULD LANG SYNE” The Bluecreek Friendship Village home demonstration club met Thursday afternoon. The meeting was opened by the president leading the members in the club creed after which the song of the month, “Auld Lang Syne,” was sung. Devotions was presented by Mrs. Norris Riley. She also read a --poem, “The Little Red Schoolhouse,” written by Mrs. Brent Riley several years ago. The group heard a very interesting citizenship lesson on the history of Adams county presented by Mrs. Chester Bryan. Mrs. Carl Schugg gave the lesson of the month on “Color in the Home.” Each lady planned a room using her own idea of matching colo.. ; . Twenty-five members answered .. roll call by telling oi “an interesting article or book I’ve read recently.” The meeting was closed by repeating the club creed in unison. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Lawrence Carver, Mrs. Rue Straeyr and Mrs. Clair Carver, to the members attending, one guest and one child. WOMEN OF MOOSE HAS PUBLICITY SOCIAL NIGHT The Women of the Moose held their regular meeting and execu—tive meeting, Thursday evening, at the Moose home. Mrs. Orland Miller, senior regent, presided over the meeting. . Mrs. Norman A. Pyne, publicity chairman, was in charge of entertainment and refreshments for the publicity social night program. Games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Paul Weaver, high score, and Mrs. Irene Weaver, low score. Refreshments were then served by the publicity chairman. Formal enrollment ceremonies will be held at the next meeting, October 5, Moosehart chapter night program, with Mrs. Marie Fisher, chairman. The Pleasant Mills parent-teach-ers association will meet at the Pleasant Mills school Monday at 7:30 p.m. MRS. HERB BANNING HOSTESS TO DECATUR PINOCHLE CLUB V The monthly meeting of the Decatur pinochle club was held at the home of Mrs. Herb Banning Thursday evening. During the business meeting a carry-in pot luck dinner was planned for the October meeting to be held at Mrs. Robert Ashbaucher’s home. At the conclusion of the card session, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Cal Magley, Florence En- ' gle, and Lawrence Kohne. In the absence of Mrs. Royal Friend. Mrs. Gene Thatcher was a guest of the club. Mrs. Banning served dessert and coffee to her guests during the evening.

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ST, GERARD STUDY CLUB MET RECENTLY The St. Gerard study club met recently for their September meeting. Following the recitation of the rosary, the treasurer’s report was read and the minutes of the last meeting read by the secretary. A discussion hour featured the evenl ing’s session. Before the meeting was closed, the club members selected articles on page 39 and 45 from the September issue of Marraige magazine to discuss at their October meeting. Mrs. Lee Miller was hostess to the club and Mrs. Joe Beauchot won the door prize. MRS. J.O. PENROD HOSTESS TO HANNAH CIRCLE The Hannah circle of the Trinity EUB church met at the home of Mrs. J.O. Penrod Thursday morning. Mrs. Sheldon Light was the leader, using as her topic “We shall one people be”. The program concerned “Our unity with the denomination”. Each one present was given a question and answer on the topic of the church. The hymn, “O Church of God, United,” was read in unison, after which Mrs. Penrod offered prayer. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Don Cochran. The project for September 28 is sew-a-pad day beginning at 12 o’clock noon and again at 7 o’clock in the evening. The WSWS fall Institute will be held at Tocsin EUB church October 2. Mrs. Penrod served refreshments td the nine members and two visitors present. CLUB MEMBERS HEAR HISTORY OF ADAMS CO. The members of the Decatur home demonstration club met Wednesday afternoon at the C.L. of C. hall. Mrs. Frank Bohnke opened the meeting by leading the group in the club creed, pledge to the flag, and singing the club song. Prayer and scripture was given by Mrs. O.K. Baker, and the minutes of last month’s meeting were read by Mrs. Frank Crist. Thirty four members answered the roll call by relating a “funny school experience.” Two children were also present for the meeting. Mrs. Walter Lister gave the history of the song of the month, “Auld Lang Syne,” after which the group joined to sing it. The history of Adams county was the topic of the citizenship lesson presented by Mrs. Howard Eley. Also, Mrs. Mildrel Smith of the Live and Learn club, and guest for the afternoon, presented a very interesting lesson on foot health. Mrs. Henry Adler was named to fill the post of health and safety •leader in place of Mrs. Edna Hammond. An announcement was made concerning the achievement day program to be held at the Community Center, September 30, with the afternoon meeting beginning at 1:30 p.m. During the social hour, a mock “school exam” was held and a sack lunch was presented to each member upon answering a question correctly. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Grover Levy, Mrs. Bert Haley, Mrs. William Kohls, and Mrs. R.C. Hersh. PLEASANT MILLS WSCS HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY THURSDAY The Pleasant Mills Methodist women’s society of Christian service enjoyed a birthday day guest night with the regular meeting in the church basement Thursday evening. The social rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion. The meeting was opened with a prelude, “The Church is One Foundation, ’ ’ presented™ by Mr s. Leland Ray. The group then joined to sing “The Holy Spirit.” Mrs.

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ClUbs * Calendar Items tor each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.ra. (Saturday 8:30). Colleen Heller SATURDAY Psi dte Trading Post, 1 to 4, Joan Borne, Betty Fager. Order of Rainbow for Girls, public installation, 7 p.m. Delta Theta Tau record hop, Community Center, .8:30 to 11:30 p.m. MONDAY Pleasant Mills PTA, school, 7:30 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine girls, Moose home, 6 p.m.. St. Ambrose study club, Mrs. Leo Lengerich, 7:30 p.m. Lady Bug Hunt, VFW home, 8 p.m. Our Lady of Victory discussion group, Mrs. Henry Braun, 8 p.m. Queen of Peace discussion group, Mrs. Jerome Rumschlag, 8 p.m. Pythian Sister Needle club, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Evening circle of Methodist church, Mrs. Ralph Allison, 8:15 p.m. Honorary Psi lota Xi, Community Center, 0:30 p. m. TUESDAY Tri Kappa sorority, C.L. of C. hall, 7:45 p.m. K. of C. auxiliary, pot luck supper, 6:30 p.m. Jolly Housewives club, Kozy Korner restaurant, Geneva, 6:30 p.m. Adams county Historical society, public library, 8 p.m. Psi lota Xi sorority, Community Center, 7:30 p.m. Sunny Circle home demonstration club, Preble township building, 7:30 p.m. BYF of Pleasant Mills Baptist church, 7:30 p.m. Associated churches and ministerial association, Zion E and R church, 7 p.m. Kirkland Ladies club, Adams Central, 7:30 p.m. Delta Theta Tau, Mrs. Leo Teeple, dessert at 8 p.m. Nu-U club, 328 N. 11th St., 1:30 p.m. Rebekah lodge, IOOF hall, 7:30 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma, Miss Helen Nellman, 8 p.m. Root township home demonstration club, Mrs. James Moses, 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY Presbyterian women’s association, at the church, 8 p.m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 10 a.m., trip to WKJG-TV. Historical club, Dutch Mill in Bluffton, 12:30 p.m. Bethany circle of E and R church, Mrs. Alma Fruecht e, 7:30 p.m. Ruth and Naomi circles, Zion E and R church, 12 noon. St. Vincent DePaul society, C. L. of C. hall, 2 p.m. Ava Maria study club, Mrs. Gerald Kohne, 8 p.m. Live and Learn club, Mrs. Thurman Drew, 1:30 p.m. THURSDAY Catholic Young Adults, business meeting, church basement, 8:30 p.m. St. Paul ladies aid, Mrs. Forest Railing, 7 p.m. Monroe WCTU, Mrs. Raymond Crist, 1:30 p.m. Harlen Jones gave an interesting lesson of “The Spirit is Lord,” assisting Mrs. Glen Mann and Mrs. Darrel Clouse. Following the business meeting, Mrs. Leland Ray presented a vocal solo, “Just Tell Them I Am On My Way.” Mrs. Charles Arnold read poems of the seasons and “Happy Birthday” was sung to 20 members and 16 guests present. Birthday cakes were awarded to Mrs. Leland Ray, Mrs. Wayne Clouse and Mrs. Vernon Hirschy. A gift was also awarded to each one present. Plans were completed to have a Thanksgiving supper November 18 at the church. Six new members were welcomed to the society. They are: Mrs. Vernon Hirschy, Mrs. Richard Cook, Mrs. Bill Peasel, Mrs. Albert Danision, Mrs. Burvil Watkins and Mrs. Lawrence Hart. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Bauman and Mrs. Darrel Clouse. Phil Lose Enrolls At Indiana Tech Philip Lose, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lose, Jr., 221 North Sixth street, has enrolled in the general education department at India n a Technical College, Fort Wayne. The fall term opens Monday. Lose is a 1961 graduate of Decatur Catholic high school. driveln SUN. & MON. Gary Cooper’• Last Picture! Suspense Shocker of the Yesr! “NAKED EDGE” Gary Cooper, Deborah Kerr A "DEADLY COMPANIONS" Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith, Steve Cochran—ln COLOR! O—O TONlTE—“Master of the World” Vincent Price—ln Technicolor A “Huckleberry Finn”—Color Tony Randaß, Eddie Hodges

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United Service Is Planned For Sunday Members of the Pleasant Valley Wesleyan church have been conducting worship service at the old school house southwest of Salem, where some 50 negroes are living while working in the tomato fields. Sunday night, a group of them will attend the united service of the Monroe Friends church and Pleasant Valley at the latter church. The Rev. Vernon Riley will deliver the evangelistic message. Society. ADD SOCIETY The Flo-Kan Sunshine girls will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Moose hame. It is important that all members attend as it is a prao' tice for inspection. The Tri Kappa sorority will meet Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. at the C.L. of C. hall. The K. of C. auxiliary will have a pot luck supper for their husbands and guests of members at 6:30 p.m. The Presbyterian women’s association will meet at the church Wednesday at 8 p.m. The historical club will meet at the Dutch Mill in Bluffton Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. for the opening luncheon. Mrs. Alma Fruechte will be hostess to the Bethany circle of the Evangelical and Reformed church Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Members of the Women of the Moose who are making the trip to WKJG-TV, Fort Wayne, Wednesday, are requested to meet at the Moose home Wednesday at 10 a.m., and will leave Decatur promptly at 10:15 a.m. There will be a studio tour after viewing the live telecasts beginning at 12 noon. Reservations are being taken by Mrs. Ray Venis, 3-3332, and Mrs. Walter Walchle, 3-8239. LOCALS Mrs. Maud L. Mahan has returned to her home here after an extended visit with her son, Lloyd J. Mahan and family, in Parkston. S. Dak. Miss Donna Cauble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cauble, route two, Decatur, left recently to resume her studies as a senior and home economics major at Ball State Teachers College. Another daughter, Doris, left to begin her first year of teaching in the Angola school system. Miss Nancy Houthouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holthouse, and Miss Kenny Peck, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Peck, both students at Indiana University medical center, arrived home Friday evening for a weekend visit with their families. Fluorescent Light If your fluorescent light tube gets dark at one end, reverse the tube. This often corrects the fault. HAMBURGERS 6 for SI.OO WIN-RAE DRIVE-IN 8W M. MO BL Fb—e MM

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Advance Tickets For Play On Sale Here Mrs. Fred Isch, president of the Psi lota Xi sorority, today urged all residents of Decatur to purchase advance tiskets for the three-act comedy, “The Help- , mate.” which will be, performed Saturday, Sept. 30, in the Decatur high school auditorium. Tickets for the production are being sold by members of Psi lota Xi, and at ticket booths which are " located at Gerber’s Supermarket and the First State Bank, corner of 2nd and Monroe, between 11 a. m. -1 p. m., and 6 - 8 p. m. “The Helpmate” with an allstar cast of professional actors from variety national players is , a three-act comedy that the entire family will love. ’ “The amusing situations that develop make for many a laughable moment. I urge theatergoers to purchase their tickets in advance because preliminary sales indicate a sell-out,” Mrs. ■ Isch said. The cast includes a young; housewife who wants to help her husband, then help the entire city of New York and then she wants to help the entire world. Her husband convinces her that all of this can’t be done. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall Corner Monroe and Ninth Sunday 3:00 p. m.: “Are We Living At the End of the World?” is the subect of a Bible lecture to be delivered by C. D. Steele, a local Watchtower representative. The public is cordially vitedSunday 4:15 p.m.: Watchtower Bible study and discussion of the subect “Honoring Jehovah.” One of the scripture texts to be discussed is 1 Timothy 1:17: “Now to the King of eternity, incor- . ruptible, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.” Tuesday 8:00 p.m.: Bible study used the study aid, “You May Survive Armageddon into God’s New World.” Friday 7:30 p.m.: Theocratic Ministry school followed by the Kingdom Ministery service meeting. It you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results. r J AnH I SHAVING GRACE — While her dad was busy with the construction, Peta Louise Skingley, who lives near London, England, got busy with tha shavings. The result is a MW hair Alta. . „

Bi B TH At the Adam&~eounty memorial hospital: David and Diane Rousseau Beltz, 215 Rugg street, became the parents of a baby girl born today at 9:13 a. m. The infant weighed six pounds and ejeven and one half ounces. Hospital Admitted Mrs. Donald Pierson, Bluffton. Dismissed Edward Weisman, Decatur; Mrs. Bessie Braun, Decatur; Mrs. Wilbur H. Blakey, Decatur; Donald Emerick, Hoagland; Mrs. Kenneth Shell, Decatur. Welsh To Speak At Ball State Nov. 15 MUNCIE. Ind. <UPD —Governor Welsh is scheduled to speak at the opening of the Communications Center extension of the Music-English building at Ball State Teachers College Nov. 15. Record Enrollment At Valparaiso U. VALPARAISO, Ind. (UPD—Valparaiso University today announced a new all-time record oncampus enrollment of 2,758 students, 91 more than registered for the 1960-61 academic year. D 2 87 Bicycles Checked At Catholic School —A total of 87 bicycles were checked at the Catholic school Friday afternoon, as the bicycle safety check sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s Club continued into its next-to-the-last day. The 87 bicycles examined nearly doubles the figure at the Catholic school last year. Deputy sheriff Charles Arnold and Robert Meyer, and city policeman Robert Hill conducted the safety check, with assistance from Mrs. Lawrence Gase. Mrs. William Lose, Jr., school mothers; and Grace Lichtensteiger of the Business and Professional Women's club. Due to the construction around the school and the crowded conditions, patrol boys Henry Halikowski and Al Fullenkamp assisted in re-park-ing -the —bicycles.—The—annual safety check winds up Monday afternoon at the Lincoln school. NEGRO (Cc tinned from page one? dent’s request by replying with one. terse sentence, “I acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 6, 1961.” This came from M. S. Cudlip, president and treasurer of Clouch Steel Corp. With all the street replies in hand the President probably will make a public statement before the automatic pay raises go into effect Oct. 1. RRWWWWW yaMiffmrtei CANDIES ' NOW AVAILABLE AT SMITH DRUG CO. ftMHwyww

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ON THE MOVE— The Baumans of Smithtown. N. Y. pack the family belongings for their move to Chica, Calif., to escape destruction in event of nuclear war. Mrs Alvin Bauman gets help from her son. Adam, as her husband and daughter, Nora, look on.

New Volumes Added To Decatur Library Miss Bertha C. Heller, librarian, announced a number of new books have been added to the shelves at the Decatur public library. The public is invited to come in and' browse — read magazines and* newspapers. The’ library opens at 12 noon and closes at 8:30 p.m. j Monday through Saturday, and is • closed on Sundays. The new books are: Awakened China by Felix Greene. The author has been a commentator for the Canadian and. New Zealand Broadcasting Co. Hej gives an eye-witness report on Communist China, the country Americans do not know. Pearl Buck says it is the most realistic book that has yet been written about China of today. King David —a novel by Gwynn Jenkins. The author says that fifteen years ago when he stood at the door of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, David's home town, he had the desire to write the story of King David's life. This is a bold and thrilling portrayal of the Old Testament hero, David. West With the Vikings by Edison Marshall. An anthropologist as well as an author, Mr. Marshall makes a thorough research of all material used in his books. This book is biased on the life of Lief Ericson, the man who reputedly J discovered America five centuries j before Columbus. The Sea Venture by F. Van Wyck ' Mason. This stirring epic of dra- ; matic history tells an untold story I of the New World, an authentic' and exciting story of Bermuda and Virginia. Mr. Mason is internationally famous for his historical novels. The Last Exile by James Aldridge. A novel of Modern Egypt,: told against the background of the i timelesness of the desert. The hero had fought with theJßritish ini the Western Desert. Unable to get I a job in England, he stayed on in! Egypt to make a desert survey. | Charles, the King by Evelyn Anthony. This exciting period of English history is vividly described by the author. The book is compelling reading and unfolds a panorama of' one of England's most violent periods in history. House Without a Roof by Maur-1 ice Hindus. today after 43 i years of' the mightiest revolution! in history. The author was born! in Rusia in 1891. but emigrated to America in 1905. This book is! based on the author's frequent! visits to Russia, the latest of which was in 1960. _____ ■ The Old-Time Cow-hand by Ramoii F. Adams. This is a book

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about the Towboy of fact not of sicI tion. The author was born in Tex- ! as. He has been collecting the lore and the language of the cattle country for fifty years. The Roof of the Wind by Nelson Hayes. Alone in their small boat, a man and his wife struggle to survive a gale in the Bahamas. Mathematics in the Making by , Lancelot Hogben. This is a fasci- | nating exploration of the universe of mathematics. Today mathefnaj tics has invaded every facet of our I everyday lives to an extent which 1 excludes anyone without some acquaintance with mathematical technique. This is a very beautifully illustrated book. 100 Years of Negro Freedom by Arna Bontemps. The author is li- ' brarian of Fisk University, born in Louisiana, educated and brought up in California. He has written novels, poetry, essays, and more than a dozen books for children and young people. Civil War in America by Alan Barker. A noted British historian, the author traces the roots of the conflict from early days of the Republic, stressing the different interpretations of the Constitution which were finally tested in battle. A Guide to Understanding the Bible by Harry Emerson Fosdick. This is the fascinating story of de- ? velopment of the great religious j! ideas of the Old and New Testa[l ments. The book makes the Bible . 1 a coherent whole, understood in 1 terms of its origins and growth. My Life in Baseball. The True Record by Ty Cobb with Al Stump. ■ The autobiography of the greatest j player in baseball, the experiences ■ of a star whose lustre will neve* I dim. 1 Brief Authority by Charles Hoo- ' i per, intro, by Alan Paton. The author was bom and bred in South Africa. He tells of the hatred and prejudice that has gripped South Africa. Moderation, humanity, and understanding have become treai son, and the man who preaches them is threatened and reviled. ■ This is considered a book of hisI torical importance. Two Decatur Students In Heidelberg Choir Two Decatur young men have been selected for membership in the Heidelberg College concert l choir, directed by Dr. Ferris E. I Ohl, proffessor of voice and chorus I at the Hilltop school in Tiffon, O. They are Ronald Feller, son of [ Rev. and Mrs. William C. Feller, i a junior mathematics major, and Michael Kaehr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dorris D. Heath, a sopho- ! more music major. If you have sumetnmg to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

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