Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 59, Number 240, Decatur, Adams County, 12 October 1961 — Page 3

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1961

SOCIETY

] PROSE AND POETRY LESSON FOR DELTA LAMBDA GROUP The Delta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Tuesday evening In the home of Mrs. Edward Buckner for the monthly business meeting. Mrs. Robert Blaney presented a lesson entitled ‘‘Prose and Poetry" to the group attending. Refreshments were then served by the hostess to the club members and two guests, Mrs. Charles Clark and Mrs. Jack Lybarger. MT. ZION W. M. A. MET WITH MRS. LOUISE BRUNNER The Mt. Zion WMA met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Louise Brunner, with eleven members present. The devotional theme was “prayer” with various scriptures and some thoughts on prayer being read. Mrs. Brunner presented the lesson, “A new Recruit for the Lord,” followed by a short business meeting. Mrs. Doris i Neuenschwander dismissed with prayer. VFW AUXILIARY NOW 65% OF MEMBERSHIP GOAL Mrs. Robert Butler, membership chairman, has announced the l Decatur VFW auxiliary is 65% of their 100% goal for membership j for the year 1962. “The local chapter is striving to win the Indiana i department trophy for first in| 100% membership,” she said. The ‘ drive opened October 1. “The auxiliary proudly admires the members who have already j paid their dues, and also look forward for the few who remain I not paid, to pay early, so Decatur 6236, for the first time in the history of the auxiliary, can bring the huge, beautiful trophy here,” Mrs. Bulter stated. Members of the membership committee are Mrs. Robert Butler, chairman, Mrs. Ray Bodie, Mrs. Harry Martz, Mrs. Kenneth Birch, Mrs. Clarence Hook, Mrs. Ray Ballard, and the auxiliary president, Mrs. Dutch Baker. I CLANENCE DRAKES HOME SCENE OF COOK-OUT The Work and Win class of the Trinity EUB church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Drake recently. A cook-out in the back yard of the Drake home was enjoyed by all the members attending. Co-hosts for the event were Bob Drake and Harry Poling. During the earlier part of the evening, the group joined to sing, “This is my Father’s World,” and “What a Friend We have in Jesus.” Homer Arnold, president, read the scripture which included Proverbs 113, verses 1 to 15, fol-1 lowed by prayer by Hubert Gilpin, j During the business session, rollj call was answered by 25 members. Five children were also present.' The closing prayer was offered by Flossie Hower. SHAKESPEARE CLUB MARKS BEGINNING OF 80TH YEAR The Shakespeare club opened its eightieth consecutive year with a meeting at the home of Mrs. Roy Kalver Wednesday afternoon. A lovely commenorative brief service led by the president, Mrs. Milo Black, was given in memory of four former members; Mrs. John H. Heller, Mrs. Charles Teeple, Mrs. D. B. Erwin and

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Clubs Calendar items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 am. (Saturday 9:30). Colleen Heller THURSDAY Psi Ote Trading Post: 1 to 4; Helen Rydell, Marvene Buuck, Collen Linn; 6 to 9; Dee Macke, Cloe Parrish. Decatur Emblem club No. 172, Elks home. 8 p.m. Queen of Rosary study club, Mrs. Verner Staub, after church. St. Jude’s study club, Mrs. Joseph Shell, 8 p.m. WSCS of First Methodist church, church, 10:30 a.m. Salem Methodist WSCS, at the church, 1:30 p.m. Catholic Young Adults, meet at school, bowling, 8 p.m« Martha circle of First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Charles Hite, 2:30 p.m. Order of Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. Civic Musie Concert, Youth and Community Center, 8 p.m. Mary circle of First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Robert Gay, 2:30 1 p.m. FRIDAY j Psi Ote Trading Post: Ito 4; I Betty Zerkel, Joann Lutes; 6to 9; i Kay Schwartz, Ruth Gehrig. St. Mary’s and Blue Creek conservation trap shoot, 7:30 p.m., . one mile west of Willshire, O. Our Lady of Lourdes study club, : Mrs. John Lengerich, after church. American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p.m. SATURDAY Psi Ote Trading Post: 1 to 4; Joan Borne, Phyllis Hutker. Rummage sale, associate chapter of Tri Kappa, Habegger building, 8:30 a.m. until sold out." SUNDAY 39’ers Hobby Show, Community Center, 1 to 4:30 p. -n. Mariner’s club of First presbyterian church, family Halloween party, church basement, 7 p.m. MONDAY Adams Central PTA, at the, school, 7:30 p. m. Southeast PTA executive board, school, 7:30 p.m. Home demonstration chorus, Monroe Farm Bureau building, j 7:30 p.m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, after church. Adams county Democratic women, Berne bank, carry-in suoper, 6:30 p.m. Delta Theta Tau, Mrs. Robert Krueckeberg, 8 p.m. Merry Makers club, Mrs. Walter Thieme, 8 p.m. .... ... Woman’s club dinner meeting, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. i L. of C. hall, after church. Decatur Garden club, 25th anniversary, Zion E. and R. church, 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY Shakespeare club, Mrs. George Buckley, 2 p.m. Mrs. Seth Beavers. Two new members were welcomed into the club; they were Mrs. Carl Gerber and Mrs. Jack Knudsen. — The subject of the afternoon’s program was Civil War songs. The new book by Sewin Silver, “Songs of the Civil War,” was reviewed and recordings of the most significant songs of the north and south were played. From a beautifully decorated tea table in the club’s colors, yellow and white, delicious refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. George Buckley and a talk on Panama will be given by Mrs. A. D. Suttles BPW CANDIDATES INITIATED BY DISTRICT DIRECTOR Using the theme, “The Golden Key,” Mrs. Lois Olinger of North Manchester, director of the Business and Professional Women’s clubs in district 5, initiated nine new members into the local organization Wednesday night. The dinner meeting was held at the American Legion home. Initiated were Miss Carol Bieberich, teacher; Miss Jane Daily, secretary; Mrs. Helen Johnson, volunteer Red Cross worker;' the Misses Lila and Linda Kreutzman, beauticians; Mrs. Esther Ray, clerk; Miss Barbara Reutter, teacher; Mrs. Joanna Smitley, deputy recorder, and Miss Carolyn Steele, bookkeeper. Miniature golden keys, repretative of the many doors of opportunity opening to the new BPW members, were presented to the candidates while Mrs. Anna Marie. Webb" guest soloist, sang “The Golden Key.” She was accompa-HOME-MADE CHILI, VEGETABLE and NOODLE SOUP SANDWICHES and PIE Saturday, October 14th 5:00 P. M. til ? at V.F.W. HOME Sponsored by V. F. W. AUXILIARY

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THE MARRIAGE of Miss Lois Kathryn Wietfeldt and Keith Arthur Mcßride occurred September 30 at 7 p. m. in the St. Peter Lutheran church, the Rev. F. W. Droegemueller officiating at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Wietfeldt, route one, Hoagland, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Mcßride, route one, Ossian. For her wedding, the bride chose a white, wool sheath dress and matching white cap studded with sequins. Miss Beverly Schearer was the bride’s attendant and Norman Mcßride .sgrved as best man. The Misses Susan Wietfeldt and Jovce Mcßride served at a reception held at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of Madison-Marion consolidated high school and is employed bv Lincoln Li*e Insurance, Fort Wayne. The groom is a graduate of Ossian high school, is employed at Eavey’s, and also, attending Indiana Tech College, Fort Wavne. The counle will live in the Arick trailer court, Fort Wayne.

wayne. j. ne cuupie win nve in nied by pianist, Mrs. Clara Ellen Hitchcock. Other guests present were Miss Kathryn Allisbaugh of North Manchester and Mrs. Bernice Jeffries. Prior to the initiation service, the director addressed the group on the origin of the national federation of business and professional women's clubs, of the challenges to modern women and what the national theme, “Womanpower — Dimensions in Democracy,” can mean to the club. She specifically] requested the club to do:~twoj things: to pray for the United 1 Nations and to display the American flag at each meeting. In charge of the meeting were members of the public relations committee headed by Mrs. Beverly Trout, who introduced the special guest, and Mrs. Nora Bieberich, Mrs. Nina Miller, Mrs. Janice Mishler. Mrs. Annabelle Smith and Miss Mary Catherine Spangler. A Halloween motif was used in the black and orange table decorations. Ears of colored corn, gourds, and small pumpkins were used the length of the tables and a large black paper owl centered the speakers table. At the close of the meeting, the owl was awarded as a door prize to Miss Lila Kreutzman. BRIDAL SHOWER GIVEN FOR MISS GLORIA KOENEMAN A miscellaneous bridal shower was given in honor of Miss Gloria Koeneman Tuesday evening by Mrs. Carl Wiegman. The shower was held at the Wiegman home in Fort Wayne. Numerous games and contests were played, with the winners presenting their prizes to Miss Koeneman. The bride-elect then opened her many beautiful gifts. Refreshments were served on decorated card tables with individual nut cups as favors. Pink and white was used as the color

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LUC Xxl ILIA lldHCl i, a vji v irajnv scheme. Those attending the shower in addition to “the guest of honor and the hostess included: Mrs. Arthur Koeneman, Mrs. C. H. Muselman, Mrs. Roger Koeneman, Mrs. Clinton Steury, Mrs. Carl Muselman, Miss Sally McCullough. Mrs. Henry Wiegman, Mrs. Morris Wiegman, Mrs. Paul Haeftling, Mrs. Glen Doty, Mrs. Russell Harding, Mrs. William Koeneman, M-s. Henry Koeneman, Mrs. Al Thiele. Mrs. Harold Kleine, Mrs. | Oscar Bender, Mrs. Wayne Bender, I Mrs. Ed Dinkel and Miss Roberta Wiegman. Sending gifts but unable . to attend were Mrs. Ervin Koeneman and Mrs. Herbert .Wiegman. COUPLE MARK SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. John Christener, Jr., were taken to Fort Wayne for Sunday dinner by their son, Robert, and Miss Sharon Hendricks. Upon returning they found a surprise reception given by their children Robert, Marilyn Smith" and Carolyn Taylor. They were presented with a corsage and buttonaire of white' carnations - . Refreshments of cake, punch, mints and nuts were served to approximately 75 guests. The gifts were then opened. A poem was written for the occasion by Raymond McAhren. MRS. EMMA V. SCHNEPP MARKS 90th BIRTHDAY Mrs. Emma V. Schnepp celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday at the Farm Bureau hall in Monroe, with 39 members of the family present for a pot luck dinner at the noon hour. Her children, Ralph. John, Dwight, of Decatur, and Mrs. Blanche Shilts and Mrs. Naomi Kryder of Fort Wayne, were all present for the celebration, with most of their families. Mrs. ., 4

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i Schnepp has 11 grandchildren, 14 great - grandchildren, and two' great - great - grandchildren. Mrs,' Schnepp’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Effie j McGill, baked a beautifully decorated >cake for the occasion, j Mrs. Schnepp. who was born in Adams county Oct. 7. 1871, has lived in various parts of Ohio and Indiana. She has been residing in her own apartment adjoining her son Dwight's home at route 1 ■ Monroe at the present. She enjoys ■ reading, watching television, and sewing quilt blocks. In spite of breaking a hip several years ago, she is quite active and attends the St. Paul Missionary church, where she is a member. Her husband, Abe Schnepp, died Dec. 30, 1945. Her family consists of five: generations, Mrs. Schnepp, Ralph j Schnepp, Mrs. Esther Schnepp Friend, Mrs. Madeline. Friend Blackburn, and Terrs? and Trent Blackburn, all of Decatur. Approximately 125 friends, neighbors and relatives from Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, attended an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. to offer congratulations and best wishes. *, Guests were served punch, ice cream, and cake at tables decorated in gold and white. A centerpiece of beautifully arranged gold and brown mums adorned the gold and white “Happy Birthday” table, on which many gifts were placed. Mrs. Schnepp wore a yellow throated white orchid corsage, a gift fpom her two great-great-grandchildren. MTERRIER MONDAYS CLUB HAS HALLOWEEN PARTY The Merrier Mondays home demonstration club held the annual Halloween party at the home of Mrs. Don Moser recently. The party started with guessing the masked members. Mrs. John , Barger and Mrs. Bill Barger won

the prizes for guessing the most. The meeting then opened with 21 members and four guests, Mrs, Jack, Stewart and Mrs. Ray Gillingham and little Linda and Danny Worthman, answering roll call. Devotions were given by Mrs. Gene Bluhm and Mrs. 1 Dale Fruchte, Mrs. Roger Ripley gave theriealth and safety lesson on dental care and driving safety. Mrs. Bob Hildebrand then led the group in the song of the month, “Old Black Joe.” Mrs. John i Barger then gave an interesting' lesson on “foot care and development.” The club closed with thq club collect and club song. The door prizes were won by Mrs. Dale Fruchte and Mrs. Rodger Frey. Those receiving secret pal gifts were. Mrs. Ervin Worthman, Mrs. Richard Conrad, Mrs. Dale Fruchte. Mrs. Robert Mankey, Mrs. Dan Ross, Mrs. Don Moser, Mrs, Dee Myron Byerly, Mrs. Carlton Worthman. Mrs. Arthur Adam, Mrs. Gerhard Witte and Mrs. Darell Arnold. The" November meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ed. Bryan. The Adams Central PTA will meets Monday at 7:30 p. m. The program committee has secured Phil Eskew as speaker. Eskew, who is city superintendent of schools in Huntington, will be discussing some of the current problems in education. The Home Demonstration chorus will meet at the Monroe Farm Bureau building, Monday at 7:30 p.m. It was announced that dur- ! ing the months of October and i November, new members will be i taken into the chorus, however, after November 30, no opening I will be available until October, I 1962. Any lady of the county who | I belongs to a home demonstration; club is urged to join the chorus. | - j Final plans are being made for' j the printing of the Adams Central music loyalty club’s “birthday i ' claendar.” Anyone who has not' ' been contacted concerning having his name placed on the calendar, may contact Mrs. Chalmer Barkley. The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will hold a business meeting at the C. L. of C. hall, Tuesday evening : after church. A door prize will be ! awarded and lunch will be served. The Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. George Buckley Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m, i The Southeast PTA executive board will have a meeting at the > school Monday at 7:30 p.m.

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LOCALS i Leon Habegger, son of Mr. and j Mrs. Glenn Habegger, route three, I Decatur, is having surgery today ' on his broken arm, which he susI stained when he fell frpm his bicycle Tuesday evening. His room j number is 636 at Parkview hos-| , pi*al, Fort Wayne. ! Daisy Yoss, of Geneva, has, ■j been dismissed from the Jay i county hospital. Girl Scouts Troops 630 met after school Wednesday . night at Northwest school. They were divided into two patrols. The treat was furnished by Mrs. Johnson, scout leader. \ Patrol leader, Cindy Helm; as-’ , sistant patrol leader, Nancy! Birch. I Scribe:■> Pamela Harner I * Hospital ' Admitted Mrs. A. J. Zelt, Decatur; Clar- \ ence Beiersdorfer, Berne; Mrs. ’ Edward Hilty, Berne. Dismissed Mrs. Ray Fager and baby girl, j Decatur; Wilber Meeks, Decatur; ' Mrs. Ira Bodie, Decatur. I County History On Television Friday 1 A brief history of agriculture j and rural life in Adams county will be given on the Wayne Roth-i geb “Farms and Farming” show Friday at 12:15 p.m. on channel 33, WKJG-TV. The program will include showing of some of the early records : of Adams county by Dick Heller. Jr., publisher of the Decatur i Daily Democrat. It had originally ; been planned for 10 days ago, but - was postponed when Rothgeb was i given a surprise party. e If you have something to sell or e trade — use the Db motor at Wanl I ads — they get BIG results.

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■ ■. t ■' 1 w. ' Gas Tax Receipts Higher In Quarter INDIANAPOLIS fIJPp — Receipts from the Indiana gasoline I tax and other motor vehicle asj sessments went up 2.3 per cent j during the last quarter, compared to the same three months in 1960. The total Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts for a year end- ' ing Sept. 30 also increased slightly over the 1959-60 figure, according to a report today from state auditor Dorothy Gardner. She reported total receipts for the months of July-September as $29,729,616 compared to $29,054,340 for the same quarter last year. On a 12-months basis, the figures are $141,175,533, or an increase of i four-tenths of one per cent over the previous 12 months. However, receipts trom the alcoholic beverage gallonage taxes went down during the last quarter. Mrs. Gardner reported. The October distribution, of which cities and towns get half, will be $773,326, compared to $893,928 for the same three months of 1960. I Cities and towns will get $4,071, ~- 312 of the motor vehicle fund distribution, and the counties will get $8,685,466, with $14,385,304 going to the State Highway Department. Breakdown by cities, towns and counties of both these fund distributions now are being prepared by the auditor’s ofice and will be ready within a few days. Purdue Professor Is Awarded Scholarship , WASHINGTON <UPD — The State Department announced ! Wednesday that Dr. Harry Dee- ■ vers, Purdue University, had been i awarded a Fulbright schorarship . to lecture next year in Sydney, ■ • Australia. ' \ Deevers will leave next May for t| a three-month visit to Australia s! where he will lecture on plant I physiology. The lecture tour will I be part on the international exr I change program. it!