Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 286, Decatur, Adams County, 5 December 1962 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 5, IMI

SOCIETY

CIVIC DEPARTMENT HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Civic department of the Woman's club held their Christmas party Monday in the I & M building. The meeting opened with the repetition of the club collect. The group voted to place candles in the hospital for Christmas. Mrs. Wesley Lehman had charge of the program. Mrs. Clara Passwater gave the devotions, Anne Sprunger and Judy Hakes sang several Christmas songs, Melissa Morrison gave two readings, Mrs. Charlene Morrison read a Christmas story by Pearl Buck and also a Christmas reading. A gift exchange was held and lovely refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. E. Lobslger, Mrs. Wesley Lehman, Mrs. Delton Passwater, Mrs. Albert Beery, Mrs. William Schnepf, Mrs. William Derichs and Mrs. Louella Ellsworth, RED MEN HALL SCENE OF CHRISTMAS PARTY The women of the Pocohontas lodge heid their annual Christmas party at the Red Men’s hall with a Christmas supper at 6:30 o'clock. The Lord’s Prayer was repeated by the group. The tables were beautifully decorated by the hostesses, Mrs. Wesley Morris and Miss Mary Weber. Games were played and prizes went to Mrs. Walter Walchle, Mrs. Robert V/itham, Mrs. Theron Dull, Mrs. Chales Haney and Mrs. Lester Drake, Albion. The door prize was won by Mrs. John Morgan. Entertainment was a reading by Miss Anna Meyers and Mrs. Theron Dull, jokes by Mrs. Cecil Gause and the twist by Mrs. Joe Coffee. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hilton, Mrs. Robert Witham, Mrs. Joe Coffee, Mrs. Anna Meyers, Miss Mary Weber, Mrs. Theron Dull, Mrs. Robert

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Judd, Mrs. Walter Walchle, Mrs. Tom Kltson, Miss Florin? Helen Drake, Mrs. John Morgan. Mrs. i Earl Mounsey, Mrs. Edward De its ch, Mrs. Charlotte Marbach, Mrs. Ray Venis, Mrs. Cecil Gause, Mrs. Orland Miller, Mrs. Wflford Plasterer, Mrs. Wesley Morris, and Mrs. Lester Drake, Albion. Mrs. Robert Witham was appointed publicity chairman for the coming year. The evening was closed with a farewell, “Goodnight until we meet again,” December 18. CHRISTMAS PARTY OF GUILD NEXT TUESDAY Plans are nearly complete for the Christmas party of the Decatur chapter of the Valparaiso University guild. It will be held at the Decatur Community center Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., starting with a banquet. Mrs. Julie Mayhugh, from Valparaiso, will present her program the theme of which is, “Women in Literature.’’ Mrs. Mayhugh is , well qualified as she graduated I from Valparaiso with a speech and i drama major and has been active ,' in the theater. Among roles she has j done on the stage are, “The Glass Menagerie,” and “The Watchmaker.” MUSIC DEPARTMENT VISITS COUNTY HOME Members of the Music department of the Woman’s club met at the Adams county home, recently, preceding their Christmas party, to present a program of Christmas music. A basket of fruit was taken to the home. Later, 23 members met at the Four Seasons restaurant for their Christmas dinner. A beautifully decorated table was centered with a large bouquet of white baby mums and red candles. Tall Christmas trees of colored balls, encircled with angel’s hair and evergreen, extended on either side of the centerpiece. A large Christmas tree, around which the gifts were gathered, completed the Christmas scene. Christmas greetings from “The Open Door” by Faith Baldwin, taken from the Woman's Day magazine, was given by Mrs. Simeon Hain, Jr. Gifts were exchanged following her greetings. The group then went to the United Church of Christ for rehearsal of 1 the Christmas program to be presented December 10 for the general meeting of the Woman’s club. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Ferris Bower, Mrs. Simeon Hain, Jr., and Mrs. Wayne Roahrig. The Evangeline circle of the Zion United Church of Christ will meet at the home of Mrs. Fred Isch at 6:30 p. m. Wednesday. The Rosary society will hold its annual Christmas party Monday in the auditorium of the Decatur Catholic high school. Mrs. Reid Erekson and cast will present the play, “My Fair Lady." Members are reminded that it will be guest night. Instead of the usual gift exchange, members are to leave a small donation at the door. The program will start at 8 p.m. Immediately following, door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. The Kirkland Ladies club will have a carry-in dinner and Christ-

mas exchange Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock in the Adams Central school. The St. Joseph study club will meet Thursday at 8:15 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Dale Myers, route 3. The Priscilla circle of the Trinity E. U .B. church will meet in the home of Mrs. Frank Bohnke Tuesday at 1 p.m. Mrs. William Strahm will be the leader. The Rose Garden club will meet Tuesday at/2:30 p.m. in the Moose home fo/uieir annual Christmas dinner and $1 gift exchange. Reservations are to be made by selling either the president or the secretary not later Jhan Friday. The Evening circle of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. James Basham, Stratton Way, Monday at 8 p.m. The Southeast school P. T. A. will hold the December meeting Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program will consist of kindergarten and grades one through six. At the close of the entertainment, the hospitality committee will serve refreshments. The Past President’s parley of the American Legion auxiliary will have their annual Christmas supper at 5 p.m. in the Legion home, Sunday. Reservations are to be made by Thursday with the president or secretary. There will be a $1 gift exchange. The Adams county Democratic Women's club will hold a Christmas party and business meeting, Monday, December 17, in the C. L. of C. hall. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and reservations can be made with Mrs. Stanley Baumgartner, Geneva; Mrs. Paul Stahly, Mrs. Walter Fenstermaker and Mrs. Warren Kneuss, Berne; or Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Frank Bohnke or Miss Rosemary Spangler, Decatur, before December 14. This meeting will feature the election of officers for the year 1963. Any interested woman is invited to make her reservation with one of of the above-named persons. Each person is asked to bring a 50-cent gift for the exchange. The Order of the Rainbow Girls will meet at the Masonic hall, Thursday at 6:45 p.m. The Xi Alpha Xi and Delta chapters of the Beta Sigma Phi will hold their Christmas party and gift exchange at the home of Mrs. George Bair, Sr.„ Tuesday at 8 p.m. .Assisting will be Mrs. Cletus Miller, Mrs. Robert Beaney, and- Mrs. Jeror»e Keller. The annual Christmas dinner and 50-cent gift exchange of the Pythian Sisters Temple and Needle Club will be held at the Moose home at 6 p.m., Monday. Reservations are to be made by December 8 with Mrs. Cecil Gause or Mrs. Delton Passwater. The Gals and Pals home demonstration club will have a Christmas party Monday evening, at-6:30 o’clock, in the Four Seasons restaurant. Anyone unable to attend who has not already so indicated call Mrs. Harvey Jones, 7-7494, before Sunday evening. Secret pals will be revealed with a gift exchange. New members not having a secret pal are reminded to bring a gift for the exchange. The Music department will meet at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the United Church of Christ for rehearsal.

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Club Schedule Rush Rawlinson, Society Editor Telephone 3-2121 Calendar items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday**B:3o). WEDNESDAY Historical club, Mrs. Charles Ehinger, 2 p.m. St. Gerard study club, Mrs Richard Des Jean. Women’s Guild, United Church of Christ, church, 7:30 p.m. Nuttman Ave. U.B. Missionary association, parsonage. 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY St. Joseph study club, Mrs.Dale Myers, 8:15 p. m. The Order of the Rainbow Girls, Masonic hall, 6:45 p. m. Everready Sunday school class, Mrs. W. P. Robinson, 6 p.m. Unit 2, Bethany EUB church, Mrs. Frank Lynch, 7:30 p.m. WSWS Unit 1, E. U. B. Mrs. Maude Zimmerman, 7:30 p.m. Monroe Methodist W. S. C. S., church, 7:25 p. m. D. A. V. and D. A. V. auxiliary, D. A. V. hall, 8 p. m. Ladies Fellowship, Missionary church. Mrs. Lawrence Van Gunten, 6:30 p. m. Psi lote trading post: 1 to •<, Barbara Steiner, Jeanne Daymeyer; 6 to 9, Shirley Llby, Alice Roth. Holy Family study club, Mrs. Melvin Mcßarnes, 8 p. m. Union Chapel ladies aid, church basement, all day. So Cha Rae club, American Legion hall, 6:15 p.m? Delta Theta Tau sorority, Miss Mary Catherine Spangler, 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY Psi lote trading post: 1 to 4, Diane Saver. Mary Ann Meyer; 6 to 9, Phyllis Hutker, Janet Miller. SATURDAY -’T~ Women’s Missionary association, Nuttman Ave. U. B. church, rummage sale, Stuckey hatchery, 8:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. Story Hour, library, 1:30 p. m. Psi lote trading post: 1 to 4, Elvira Eady, Rosemary Gase. SUNDAY Past President’s parley, American Legion auxiliary, Legion hall, 5 p. m. Music department, United CJhurch of Christ, 1:15 p. m. Wesley Sunday school class, parsonage, 12 noon. MONDAY — Rosary society Christmas party, Catholic high school, 8 p. m. Evening circle, Mrs. James Basham, 8 p. m. Gals and Pals home demonstration club, Four Seasons, 6:30 p.m. Pythian Sisters Temple and Needle club, Moose home, 6 p. m. Turkey supper, St. Mary’s township Farm Buread, St. Mary’sBlue Creek club house, 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY Valparaiso University guild, Community center, 6:30 p. m. Kirkland Ladies club carry-in dinner, Adams Central school, 6:30 p. m. Priscilla circle, Trinity EUB, Mrs. Frank Bohnke, 1 p. m. Southeast P. T. A., auditorium, 7:30 p. m. Rose Garden club. Moose home, 12:30 p. m. Beta Sigma Phi, Mrs. George Bair, Sr., 8 n. m. WEDNESDAY Evangeline circle, United Church of Christ, Mrs. Fred Isch, 6:30 p. m. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Daniel and Dellah Eicher Wickey, route 4, Bluffton, became the parents of a baby girl Wednesday. The baby was born at 9:05 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds and 4% ounces.

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Locals Otho Lobenstein, well known Monroe man, is reported recovering from injuries suffered in a fall at his home last week. Several stitches were required to close the head wound. Mr. and Mrs. Hazen C. Moore have left to spend the winter months in Florida. Their address will be Martin’s Trailer Park, Lot No. 87, Largo, Florida. Hospital Admitted Mrs. Joseph LaTurner, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Leßoy Keiber and baby girl, Celina, 0.; Mrs. Bill Johnson and baby girl, Monroe; Mrs. Forrest Dryer and baby boy, Decatur: Mrs. Otto Bieberich, Decbtur; Mrs. Milton Spence, Decatur; Bernard Kaehr, Decatur. Girl Scouts Troop 70 Brownie troop 70 met Thursday afternoon at the St. Joseph school. We opened with pledge to the flag and had roll call and collected dues. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Sweere took us to the fire department where we saw and heard many interesting things. Yvonne Smith and Kathleen Rirkord passed the treat to the group. Scribe, Alyce Carll. Troop 418 Girl Scout troop 418 met Monday at the Southeast school. Miss Iliff helped the girls make Christmas decorations for the county home. The next meeting we will have guests and would like for all the girls to be present. The girls drew names for a Christmas exchange and are to bring their gifts December 17. The meeting was closed by singing taps. Scribe Pam Ballard.

Hoagland Christmas Program Dec. 14 The Madison-Marion music department will present its annual Christmas program Friday December 14, at 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium at Hoagland. The public is invited. John Durkin Dies At Calumet City John Durkin, 88, former resident of Decatur, died Monday at Calumet City„_lU. Born in Sabina, 0., he was the last member of his family, six sisters and one brother preceding him in death. He was formerly employed by the Standard Steel Car Co. at Hammond. ' Relatives and friends from Decatur and Fort Wayne attended funeral services this morning at the St. Thomas Moore Catholic church in Calumet City. 25 Cuban Refugees Arrive In Florida KEY WEST, Fla. (UPI) —Twenty five Cuban refugees, including three women and three children, landed Tuesday in a 35-foot inboard motorboat. The 90-mile trip took a little over 12 hours. U. S. Immigration Service officials said the Cubans were the largest exile group to arrive in Florida since the start of the Cuban crisis. Ammonia Stains Ammonia may bleed dye or cause color changes in materials. Color changes can be corrected by applying white vinegar and water to the affected area. Choose from Our Selection of “Name Brand” Gifts for Him! • ARROW Shirts • BOTANY Suits • STETSON—Hats • LEE—Hats • GULFSTREAM Slacks • DONEGAL Shirts • MUNSINGWEAR ■« Underwear • ALPAGORA Top & Sport Coats • PLEATWAY Pajamas & Robes • REVERE Sweaters • SWANK Jewelry • TEX-TAN Wallets • PARIS Belts • Official BOY SCOUT Headquarters • Gift Certificates PRICE MEN’S WEAR TOM WEIS Open 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. Daily Starting Friday

Pennville Farmer Dairyman Os 1962 LAFAYETTE, Ind. (UPI) — Rolland Shadle, R. R. 1, Pennville, has been announced as winner of the title ‘‘lndiana Dairyman of 1962” because his Holstein cows produced an average of 16,226 pounds of milk and 604 pounds of butterfat during the past year. Aged Indianapolis Man Dies In Fire INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) — Elmer Pettit, 83, Indianapolis, died apparently of smoke inhalation today shortly after firemen carried him from his burning apartment. The fire in a building near the downtown district was confined to Pettit's apartment.

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