Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1962 — Page 3

FRIDAY, DECEMBER T, 1963

SOCIETY

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1 ~ CELEBRATED WITH DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Richard Girod, 1603 Madison St., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary December 1. The evening began with a chicken dinner at the Four Seasons restaurant. Mrs. Girod was presented a pink carnation corsage by her oldest daughter, Mrs. Donald (Ruth Ann) Moser, and a boutonniere for Girod by his son, Dickie. Those present for the din- , ncr were Mr. and Mrs. Roy French, parents of Mrs. Girod; Mr. and and Mrs. Donald Moser; l.lr. and Mrs. Larry Klenk; Diana and Dickie Girod and the honored guests. The table was beautifully decorated. A lovely plant was the centerpiece and was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Girod’s close friends, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Baker. After the dinner, they were surprised with an anniversary party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moser. The honored guests were greeted by 29 friends and relatives. They then opened many lovely and useful gifts. Mrs. Ralph Alden, sister of Mrs. Girod, gave a reading of the courtship and important events of 25 years in the life of Mr. and Mrs. Girod. She also read a poem entitled, “I know something nice about you.” A^three-tiered cake was Tut by the honored guests and it was served with ice cream, coffee, nuts and mints. The table was decorated with a pink and silver table cloth on which there were pink candles and roses and a portrait of Mr. and'Mrs. Girod’s family, Ruth Ann, Pat, Diana and Dickie; this was presented by Pat and Diana. Those present lor the surprise event were Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Alden, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Harold French of Celina O.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Daily and family; Mr. and Mrs. Roy French of Rockford, 0., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Replagle of Van Wert, 0., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moser, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Klenk, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Klenk and Lisa, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moser, Stevie and Patti and Diana and Dickie Girod. Those unable to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Ervin French and Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Wiseman. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Girod have been residents of Decatur all their married life. Girod is the owner of‘Girod’s Tin Shop.

A n A U C SUNDAY ONLY A* M > *A iVB - » NOTE — Closed on Mondays * • * • ■■ ■ From Now Until Christmas. THEATER ONLY 25 ’ 60c 2 Features—Guaranteed To Make You Shiver and Shake! ADDED SCREAMER—"BURN WITCH BURN" with Janet Blair 0 O TONITE & SAT. — (Evenings Only) A Tremendous Picture, Carrying An Emotional Wallop You'll Long Rememberl See it! "REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT" Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris PLUS—THREE STOOGIES in a Hilarious Comedy Howl! 0 o Sat. Kid Matinee—“TAßZAN, THE APE MAN”-Shows 1:15; 3:15 Imported Tree Decorations This year why not treat your tree and yourself to some of the most unusual ornaments in this area? Come in soon and look over our complete line of tree trims including tinsel, Angel hair, and even ornament hooks. —' Buy them by the box, or select individual ornaments for your own tree or for small gifts. While; you’re here, choose your Christmas napkins while the selection is still good. Gift boxed, napkins make excellent SI.OO exchange gifts. Myers Florist 903 N. 13th St. • Phone 3-3869

LOUISIANA SUBJECT FOR HISTORICAL CLUB Mrs. Dave Campbell was hostess at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ehinger, to the Historical club Wednesday afternoon. There were eighteen members present. The roll call was answered with qubtations. Mrs. Clara Passwater, the leader, called for the current events; after which, she gave a paper on the state of Louisiana. Shaped like a huge boot with its toe dipping into the gulf, the state of Louisiana has a charm of its own. On the east, lies Mississippi, Texas is on the west, north is Arkansas and to the south is the Gulf of Mexico. Os the total area of 48,552 square miles, 3,361 are water. There are rivers, bayous, lakes, lagoons and marshlands. Lake Pontchartrain is the largest body of water in the state. The northern and southern sections are completely different. The rolling hills and the pine hardwood forests of northwestern Louisiana look like Arkansas; northeastern Louisiana looks like the deep south with large plantations and stately pillared mansions standing in groves of trees. Southern Louisiana has the climate, the rich vegetation and the colorful beauty of a semitroplcal region. Here live oak trees, hung with Spanish moss, and largeflowered magnolia trees give a special beauty to the landscape. The Spanish explorer, Hernando DeSoto, discovered the Mississippi river in 1541 to 42. He is thought to be the first white man to enter what is now the state of Louisiana. When the American colonies revolted against England, Spain took the side of the colonies. Thus, in 1781, all the area that is now Louisiana came under one flag, the Spanish. In 1801 Spain gave Louisiana back to France. Then, in 1803, Napolean sold the Louisiana territory to the United States for 15 million dollars. In 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state to join the union, with New Orleans as its capital. The state flower is tfie magnolia and its bird is the pelican. Louisiana seceded from the union in 1861 and remained an independent republic for six weeks. Then it joined the other states of the confederacy, in the war between the states. A new constitution was adopted and the state began to go forward. After the discovery of oil, sulphur and natural gas, Louisiana

had a large boom. In spite of its great mineral wealth, the Pelican state is first of all a farming state. Rice, cotton, sugar cane and corn are its valuable crops. Vegetables of all kinds are raised extensively. Strawberries are more valuable that the vegetables. The vegetables and strawberries are all shipped to the north. The pecan is the principal orchard tree. In 1939, 4,104,000 pounds of pecans were produced. The lakes yield an abundance of fresh fish. Out of the Gulf of Mexico, come oysters, crab and shrimp. The main cities are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Alexandra Pineville, Lafayette and Lake Charles. Baton Rouge is the capital and a new capital building was erected during the reign of Governor Huey P. Long; it is built of marble and limestone. The French quarter in New Orleans is kept the same as it was two hundred years ago and each year the Mardi Gras festival is held. It closes at midnight the beginning of Lent. New Orleans has many colleges; among them are Tulane University, New Lamb college, Usaline and Hyde college. 'Die Louisiana of today is rich and enterprising. A short business meeting was held and the Christmas party will be in the home of Mrs. Blanche Robison December 19 at noon. The hostess, assisted by her daughter, served lovely refreshments. "Happy Birthday” was sung to those members having birthdays in December, Mrs. Nancy Passwater, Mrs. Wesley Lehman and Mrs. Lydia Worthman. MERRIER MONDAYS CLUB HAS CHRISTMAS DINNER The Palmer House dining room was the scene of the Christmas dinner of the Merrier Mondays home demonstration club recently. Guests for the evening were Mrs. John Bluhm and Mrs. Walt Osterman. Devotions for the evening were presented by Mrs. Bob Mankey and Mrs. W. L. Lamar. Mrs. Irvin Worthman conducted the installation service for the officers for next year, president, Mrs. Ed Bryan; vice president, Mrs. John Barger; secretary, Mrs. Eugene Mitchel; treasurer, Mrs. Jim Arnold; lesson leaders, Mrs. Darrel Arnold ahd Mrs. Eugene Murchland; news reporter, Mrs. Roger Ripley; citizenship leader, Mrs. Bud Haugk; health and safety leader, Mrs. Dick Longenberger. The citizenship lesson consisted of a skit, "Which America,” and was presented by Mrs. Gerhard Witte, Mrs. Artffur Adams and Mrs. Bob Hildebrand. The poem, "Just for Christmas,” was read by Mrs. Bdb Hildebrand. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and names were drawn for next year’s secret pals. Several games were enjoyed by the group, after which Mrs. Dale Fruechte led in sinking several Christmas songs. Hie door prize was won bv Mrs. Dan Ross. The next meeting will be January 14 at the home of Mrs. Bud Haugk.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON PLANNED BY SOCIETY The Christmas luncheon of the Zion Lutheran Missionary society will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Mrs. Kenneth Schnepf will have the devotions. Co-chairmen of the hostesses win be Mrs. Robert Nyffeler and Mrs. Richard Mailand, assisted by Mesdames Frank Braun, Ed Bauer, Raymond McDougal. Bernard Schultz and Norbert Aumann. The committee will furnish the meat, rohs, and coffee; members are asked to bring table service and a covered dish. Mrs. Louis Jacobs, Mrs. John Kiess and Mrs. Walter Bauer are in charge of decorations and program. “Women in God’s plan of Salvation” is the pageant to be presented. Those participating are, Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, narrator; Mrs. Richard tudwig, angel; Mrs. Clarence Dersch, Sarah; Mrs. Ca r l Smith, Rebekah; Mrs. Norman Geiger, Leah; Mrs. Glen Dickerson, Ruth; Mrs. John Kiess, Naomi; Mrs. Henry Krueckeberg, Elizabeth; Mrs. Earl Caston, Mary; Mrs. Lloyd Bowman, Eliezer; Mrs. Paul Conrad, Jacob; Mrs. Roger Schuster, Zacharias. The choir members will be the Mesdames Karl Reinking, Richard Reimer, Ray Leitz, Richard Archer, Harold August and Louis Jacobs. Mrs. Kenneth Schnepf will be the accompanist. All ladies are cordially invited to attend. The Dorcas class of the Bethany EUB church will hold their Christmas party in the home of Mrs. John Skahr, Thursday evening at 6 o’clock. There will be a Christmas gift exchange and every member should bring table service. Members of the Calvary Ladies Aid have been asked to attend a special meeting in the church basement Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Each members is asked to bring a $1 gift exchange

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Club Schedule Ruth Rawlinson, Society Editor Telephone 3-2121 Calendar Items for each day’s publication must be phoned Id by 11 a.m. (Saturday*-9:30). FRIDAY Psi lote trading post: 1 to 4, Diane Saner. Mary Ann Meyer; 6 to 9, Phyllis Hutker, Janet Miller. SATURDAY Peony Promenaders, Ottoville, 0., skating rink, 8 to 11 p.m. 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 Wesley clas<j, Methodist church, parsonage, 12 noon. Past President’s parley, American Legion auxiliary, Legion hall, 5 p. m. Music department, United Church of Christ, 1:15 p. m. Wesley Sunday school class, parsonage, P noon. MONDAY DAV auxiliary, DAV hall, 7:30 p.m. Kirkland Kut-Ups, Pleasant Dale Parrish hall, 7:15 p.m. Woman’s club general meeting, Zion United Church of Christ, 8 p.m. Junior Women’s department, Mrs. Carl Faurote, 6:30 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine girls, Moose home after school. Rosary sifeety Christmas party, Catholic high school, 8 p.m. Evening circle, M?k< 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 supner, St. Mary’s township Farm Bureau, St. Mary’sBlue Creek club house. 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY St. Dominic study club, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Monroe Better Homes demonstration club, Parkway restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Heidelberg class, Zion United Church of Christ, church 6 p.m. Adams county cancer society, Med-Dent bldg., 8:30 p.m. Kirkland W. C. T. U., Mrs. Joe Baumgartner, 1:30 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club, Mrs. Otto J. Baker, 8 p.m. Saicred Heart study club, Country Charm restaurant, 7 p.m. Decatur Circuit chapter Valparaiso U. Guild, Community center, 6:30 p.m. Tri Kappa Associates, Dorothy Schnepf, 7:30 p.m. . Martha circle, Trinity E. U. B. church, Mrs. James Bowman, 7:30 p.m. St. Anne study club, Mrs. Joe Heiman, 1:30 p.m. Valparaiso University guild, Community center, 6:30 p. in. 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 p. m» p. m. WEDNESDAY Calvary -Ladies .aid, .church basement, 7:30 p.m. Lydia circle, EUB (Trinity), Mrs. Walter Kiess, 1:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society luncheon. Parish hall, 1 p.m. O. N. O. home demonstration club, Mrs. Don Jeffery, 6 p.m. Evangeline circle, United Church of Christ, Mrs. Fred Isch, 6:30 THURSDAY Church of God Missionary society and Frindship club, Fellowship hall, 7:30 p.m. Dorcas class, Bethany EUB, Mrs. John Stahr, 6 p.m. and one of the following, cake, cookies, potato chips or candy. New officers will be elected. The Church of God Missionary society and Friendship club will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Monroe Better Homes demonstration club will have a meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock in the Parkway restaurant, Berne. The Kirkland Kut-Ups 4-H club will meet Monday at 7:15 p.m. in the Pleasant Dale parish hall. The D. A. V. auxiliary will have their Christmas party Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the D. A. V. hall. There, will be a $1 gift exchange.

<•’* * " . 4 «J ||wA * "JMRPm ■-V'^ i r he . |MMmMk' ~ " '<& ’*w3 LASSIE BONES UP ON HOLIDAY SAFETY Safety this C.hriHtmas i« for everybody, even shaggy television stars, as Lassie learns from the Christmas issue of the Junior Fire Marshal magazine. While Lassie gets his teeth into tips for a safe holiday season, Jon Provost, who plays Timmy in the CBS-TV series, looks over a new Junior Fire Marshal feature: colorful Christmas Safety Seals issued free to the more than 4 million Junior Fire Marshals for use on gifts ami greeting cards. The seals, a unique addition to the public service campaign sponsored by The Hartford Insurance Group in 15,000 elementary schools, feature three safety slogans: “Oln:y Traffic Signals", ‘‘Watch Out for Fire", and ‘‘Avoid Accidents, Play Safe.’’ Junior Fire Marshals Launch Safety Drive

Junior fire marshals in Decatur and throughout the U. S. will move into new fields of safety for the coming Christmas season, it was announced today by Lawrence (Joe) Rash, of the Leland Smith Insurance Agen&y, Inc., local sponsor. Some 250 junior fire marshals in Decatur will campaign for prevention of automobile and playtime accidents as well as fire prevention, according to Cedric Fisher, fire chief. A highlight of this season’s campaign will be the introduction of colorful Christmas safety seals. The seals, which come in three different designs with individual safety slogans, will be used by the pupils on their gift packages and greeting cards. Seals carry these slogans: obey traffic signals, watch out for fire, and avoid accidents, play safe. All say: “Merry Christmas from your junior fire marshal.” More .than 60-million Christmas safety seals will be distributed free to the children with their ■copies of the Christmas issue of the junior fire marshal magazine, Rash said. The junior fire marshal program, conducted in 15,000 elementary schools across the nation, is a public service of the Hartford Insurance group. The year-round The Wesley class of the Methodist church will have its annual Christmas party in the church parsonage Sunday at 12 noon.' Members are requested to bring their own table service and a 25cent gift for exchange. TJie St. Dominic study club will have a Christmas dinner in the C. L. of C. hall Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. There will be a 50-cent gift exchange. The Heidelberg class of the Zion United Church of Christ will have a class meeting with a carry-in dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the church. The Adams county Cancer society will meet Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Med-Dent building. The Kirkland W.C.T.U. will meet in the homd of Mrs. Joe Baumgartner at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Otto J. Baker. The Lydia circle of the E.U.B.

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safety campaign is sponsored locally by Hartford agents with the co-operation of school and fire j department officials. Participation of school children 1 here is contributing to this year s record number of more than fourmillion boys and girls who are learning safety in the junior fire marshal program nationally, Rash said.. As part of the current campaign, children are also being supplied with material to make safety tags to put on Christmas trees for sale in the community. The tags list these seven rules for preventing Christmas tree fires: 1. Stand tree in water or bucket of wet sand2. Check tree lights for frayed wire, loose sockets. 3. Keep tree away from radiator, fireplace and doors. 4. Use only fire-resistant decorations. 5. Turn off tree lights when you go out- — -•— - 6. Keep gift wrappings and electric trains away from trees. 7. When needles start to fall, remove tree from house. The year-round junior fire marshal program beean during national fire prevention week in October when school children qualified as fire marshals by inspecting their homes for fire hazards. (Trinity) church will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Walter Kiess. Mrs. Hubert Gilpin will be the leader. The Sacred Heart study club will have its Christmas party in the Country Charm restaurant at 7 p.m. Tuesday. J The Decatur circuit chapter of the Valparaiso University guild will have a Christmas dinner Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock in the Community center. Tie Music department of the Woman’s club will present a program of Christmas music during the club’s general meeting Monday ®t 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Zion United Church of Christ. Blackening Brown Shoes To make brown shoes black, first rub them with a small piece of sandpaper to take off all the dirt, then rub with a flannel wet with liquid ammonia. Next apply black ink with a brush, let dry, and polish as usual.

NOTICE , To all organists (and prospective organists): There will be a special showing of the new Kinsman Organ line on Tuesday, December 11, from 9:00 A. M. to 9.00 P. M. Mr. Ray Tedelski, Kinsman factory representative, will be here to demonstrate the various models. A feature of the new Kinsman is the "Rhythm King," a built-in percussion section, which actually follows tempo changes. Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear this fantastic new electronic organ demonstrated by a master of the instrument. FREE! Box of Christmas Cards to each adult who attends this showing. (while they last) Decatur Music House "Serving the musical interests of the community." Compare Our Quality and Prices Before You Buy. 136 N 2nd St. Phone 3-3353 likkMiSikkkkkkaikkkkkatMikSikkSiSiSiSikkkMMiStMiMiMMikMtiaiai If S | Special Purchase! i CHILDREN’S SNOW SUIT SALE * * — * y New tapered leg style r § with zipper. Attached * hood. Knitted wrist in J w sleeves. Water repel- I V £ lent poplin for wear. / n * Good heavy quality — y warm quilt lining. Red, * blue or green. - actual value 12.98 \ I I Mm \ m Sizes 4 - 6x 1 ifW W/’ ‘ * IW W \ M |» W. \ | Niblick & Co. a Jp ; M FOR SMART FASHIONS | 5 S j I - | The Christinas gift she’ll wear | | and wear and wear— | Berkshire stockings with NYLOC. 9 -A , 9 _ -• ■ . 8 q he’ll still be wearing her Berkshire stockings Ib long after Christinas is past! Because these are the nylons with the NYLOC Run-Barrier. And they’re actually guaranteed! EMMIMM They won’t run from top or toe into the sheer leg area-or she gMygMB Igets a new pair free. They come in beautiful shades for Christmas giving. With seams or seamless. From $1.35 a pair. Walking Sheer with seams 1.35 60 Gauge with seamsl.3s Nylace Mesh with seams 1.50 [ Twin Thread 60 Gauge with seams 1.50 : t Sheer Mesh Seamless —. 1.35 Sheer Flat Knit Seamlessl.3s [ Ultrason Seamless Run-resist 1.65 J ; Eye Catcher Seamless for Juniors 1.00 Special Berkshire Seam or Seamless 1.00 Niblick & Co. |l FOR SMART FASHIONS

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