Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 11 January 1963 — Page 3

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1962

SOCIETY

TRI KAPPA SORORITY MEETS WITH MRS. GAUNT The Tri Kappa sorority met at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Gaunt Tuesday evening for a business meeting. Donations were made to the Riley Cheer hospital and also to the March of Dimes. Mrs. Roy Kalver asked for volunteers to help in the March of Dimes booth in front of the bank. Those volunteering were Mrs. Kenneth Gaunt, Mrs. Richard Mies, Mrs. John Kintz, Mrs. Robert Boch, Mrs. Leo Seltenright, Mrs. Carl Faurote and Mrs. Robert Worthman. Plans are being made for the annual card party to be held at the Elks home February 26 at 7:30 p.m." Tickets can be purchased from Tri Kappa members or'' at Margaret Brecht's beauty shop. After the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Gaunt and Mrs. Robert Boch. JOHN RICKORD CLAIMS BRIDE IN COLEMAN, MICH. John Alan Rickord claimed Miss Janet Carol Warner as his bride in an 8 p.m. ceremony Saturday, November 10, in Coleman, Mich. The double-ring rites were performed by the Rev. Robert Monroe in the Assembly of God church in Coleman. A wedding muscale was presented by Mrs. Nobbs, pianist. Haymond, Warner, uoieman Mich., and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edison Rickord of Gladwin, Mich., formerly of Decatur. Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride wore a _ white ballerina-length gown; the bodice of lace featured long sleeves and the skirt was of nylon and net over satin. Her shortoveil was caught to a pearl and sequin crown of white velvet, and she carried a bouquet of white and pink rose buds. The bride’s sister, Mrs. Alvin Zimmerman, was matron of honor and Miss Jayne Rickord, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. They were gowned in identical frocks and veils of pastel blue, styled like that of the bride. They carried bouquets of white carnations and mums. Debra Salla, niece of the groom, was flower girl, wearing a blue nylon and lace dress with matching headpiece. Her flowers were baby mums. Dexter Crowley, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. Groomsmen were Keith Grove and Leßoy Rickord; Raymond -■ Warner. Jr., and Darrell Rickord seated the guests. Mrs. Warner wore a rose lace, two-piece dress with matching hat for her daughter’s wedding. The bridegroom's mother chose a beige

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brocade sheath dress with matching headband and veil. The mothers wore gardenia corsages. A reception was held following the ceremony in the Masonic hall, Coleman. Miss Helen Warner was guest registrar. Mrs. John Salla and Miss Linda Knowlton, attended the gift table. Mrs. Cora Rickord and Mrs. Dora Chipman, Bryant, •-•grandmothers of the groom, attended the wedding as did Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry, uncle and aunt of the groom, of Linn Grove. The couple are making their home at 5960 Wade Road, Coleman, Mich. MT. PLEASANT WSCS HAS MEETING The Mt. Pleasant WSCS met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. William Fifer. The meeting was opened with the group singing, “Jesus Calls Us.’’ Mrs. Leo King, Jr., gave the devotions. Mrs. Frank Singleton, assisted by Mrs. Dorthy Fuhrman, gave the lesson on "Spofford home, a ministry to children with special needs.” The Spofford home, located in Kansas City, is a home for emotionally disturbed children. Miss Nancy Fifer gave a piano solo, after which the president, Mrs. Florence Susdorf, presided over the business meeting. A letter was read from Maxine Coleman, one of the church’s missionaries in Bombay, India. Next month, members are to bring “Together" or "Geographic Magazine” and old sheets for bandages to be sent to supply stations. Mrs. Pat Shaffer was welcomed into the society. A white elephant sale was held after which Mrs. Fifer served lunch to 20 members and three guests, Mrs. Norman Logan and Nancy and Judy Fifer. KIRKLAND W. C. T. U. MEETS With Mas. frank abnold The Kirkland W. C. T. U. met recently at the home of Mrs. Frank Arnold. The meeting was opened by singing, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” and “A charge to Keep I Have.” The devotions, “Sow more, reap more,” were given by Mrs. Joe Baumgartner. Roll call was answered with “Something I would like to do this year.” Mrs. Floyd Ehrman read an article, “What the old year said to the new,” A poem was given by Mrs. John Arnold “A Way to a Happy New Year." written by Mrs. Paul Halladay. Mrs D. C. Shady gave a review of the address, “Lift up, Look up,” given at the national convention by Mrs. Herman Stanley, who said, “Protection of the home is important to every Christian home-

I I 1 I |l|i 1 f w ‘ I fl ‘r- , 1 MISS FOTULA DOXASTAKI, shown standing, as she made her initial appearance before local ch ic groups. She spoke to the members of the Business and Professional Women’s club at their monthly dinner meeting recently, in the Decatur Community Center. Miss Doxastaki, whose home is on the island of Crete, is the local exchange student, residing with Mr. and Mrs. Ned Johnson.

maker and mother. Its dimensions are fathomless, reaching up to God in spiritual enrichment, extending outward to influence the community of which it is a part, and look ing far down the road to future generations. Spiritual and moral decay come from within. “Time and history have shown us that it is not enough for women to be homemakers. They must make the world itself a larger home, where all children will know the security of love, concern and development. There Is the old adage, "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” In these days when liquor interests would put a cocktail in one hand and the tobacco companies a cigarette in the other hand of every woman, one may ask, 'Who will rock the cradle'?” Announcement was made of the midyear leadership training school February 13 and 14 to be held at the Roberts Park Methodist church in Indianapolis. The meeting was closed with die friendship circle singing, “Bless be the Tie that Binds,’ and praying the Lord’s prayer. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostess. WOMEN OF THE MOOSE HAVE REGULAR MEETING The Women of the Moose met Thursday evening in the Moose home. The senior regent, Mary Fravel, presided over the meeting. The Moose Heart chairman, Arioa Werst, was in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Orland Miller gave a very interesting talk on Moose Heart’s child care. One new member was enrolled. The door prize was won by Mrs. Mel Kreps. At the close of the meeting, a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Werst and her committee. - —-— There will be ritual practice Thursday at the Moose home. The next meeting will be January 24. 1 ■ r MEETING FOR THE MONROE BETTER HOMES CLUB The Monroe Better homes club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Erwin Stucky. The meeting was opened with the club president, Mrs. Leonard Johnston, leading the group in repeating the club creed and she read an article, “A Guide for the New Year.” Devotions, taken from Matthew 26:16-20, were given by Mrs. Ervin Stucky, she read an article, “Our Guide,” and led in pfayer. Mrs. Wilbur Stanley gave the history for the song of the'month, “I Would be True,” and led the group in singing the song. The club secretary, Mrs. Charles Steed, read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the roll call, each member ‘ answering with, “A habit I want to break.” A skit was given to present the citizenship lesson on “America” by Mrs. Clifford Essex and Mrs. Glen Stucky. Slide pictures of Rome and the East-West Berlin wall were shown by Mrs. Ed Pierce and Mrs. James Nussbaum. Also, a few pictures were shown of former meetings. The pictures of Rome and Berlin were taken by Ed Fierce while he was stationed in France the past year. ' Mrs. Johnston then presided over

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the business session and Mrs. Glen Stucky dismissed with prayer. The hostesses, Mr. Ervin Stucky and Mrs. Martin Hoffamn, served refreshments to Mrs. Charles Steed, Mrs. Richard Reinhart, Mrs. Martin. Steiner. Mrs. Lillian Stucky, Mrs. Gaylord Weaver, Mrs. Claude Laisure, Mrs. Clifford Essex, Mrs. Hiram Wittwer, Mrs. Glen Stucky, Mrs. Harold Rich, Mrs. Lillian Rich, Mrs. Otto Longenberger, Mrs. Wilbur Stanley, Mrs. Ed Pierce, Mrs. James Nussbaum. Mrs. Carl Rash, Mrs. Eliza Hahnert and two guests, the Misses Kim and Kelly Hopkins. BPW CLUB HEARS TALK BY EXCHANGE STUDENT Miss Fotula Doxastaki, Decatur high school’s exchange student from Greece, in her initial appearance before local civic groups, spoke to members and guests of the Business and Professional Women’s club at their monthly dinner meeting, recently, at the Decatur Community Center. Miss Doxastaki,- whose home is on the island of Crete, approximately 160 miles south of Athens, in describing the physical aspects of her country, commented that it is the combination of past and present that makes the real beauty of her country. Touching upon the educational system, she stated that students spend six years in grammar school and six years also in high school, where subjects are compulsory and not chosen, and where the girls are required to wear uniforms. To be admitted to a university, one must pass rigid tests, as the schools of higher learning cannot accommodate all who wish to enter. Also noted was that, unlike the students who take parttime jobs in the United States, students in Greece are not permitted to work until they have graduated from high school. Miss Doxastaki’s well-chosen talk terminated with a question and answer period, after which she was presented with a gift by the club president, Mrs. Bette Singleton. Preceding the dinner, the officers led members in the collect and pledge of allegiance. During the business meeting the club voted to nominate one of its members for the office of district director at the spring district meeting in Peru February 24. It was also voted to help finance the 1964 national convention to be held in Detroit. A report from Miss Lucile Beavers, club contact for its adopted mental patient, informed members that money and gifts had been sent her and referring to her February 14 birthday, when all will participate with a shower of cards. Mrs. Beverly Trout, program chairman, announced that for the February program she has invited a member of the Allen county medical society to speak on medicare. The chairman of the world affairs committee, Mrs. Mary Elzey, introduced the speaker. The members of her committee in charge of the evening affairs were Mrs. Dott Johnson, Mrs. Berneice Jefferies, Mrs. Eleanor Fennig, Miss Mary Catherine Spangler and Miss Ruth Winnes. The tables were decorated with miniature flags of Greece, blue andwhite candles in crystal holders, with colorful napkins emblazoned with the map of Europe, marking each place, along with special favors. The main table was centered with a silver bowl displaying the United States and Greek flags in miniature, flanked by silver candlelabra containing blue and white candles. Guests, in addition to the speaker, were Mrs. Ned Johnson, in whose home Miss Doxastaki is • -"* < •-

Club Schedule ' v r Telephone 3-2121 Society Editor Calendar items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday" 9:30). FRIDAY American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, 8 p.m. SATURDAY Children’s story hour, Library, 1:30 p.m. SUNDAY French-fried chicken dinner, Valparaiso guild, St. John’s Lutheran school, Bingen, beginning 11 a.m. MONDAY Pythian Temple formal installation, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. D. A. V. auxiliary business meeting, D. A. V. hall, 7:30 p.m. Merrier Mondays club, Mrs. Bud Hauk, 7:30 p.m. Gals and Pals club, Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima study club, Mrs. Cornelius Geimer, 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters Needle club, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Past President’s parley, American Legion 43, Legon home, 8 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine girls, Installation, Moose home. 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY Pleasant Mills P.T.A., high school, 7:30 p.m. 39ers carry-in dinner, Community center, 6:30 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma, Mrs. Lester Sheets, 8 p.m. Xi Alpha Xi, Beta Sigma Phi, Mrs. Jerome Keller, 8 p.m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia, C. L. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Merry Matrons club, Mrs. Otto Thieme, 7:30 p.m. First Methodist WSCS, Evening circle, Wesleyan Service guild, chapel, 7:30 p.m. — WEDNESDAY __ Evangeline circle, Zion United Church of Christ, church, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY The Emmanuel P.T.L., school, 8 p.m. Decatur home demonstration club, C. T of C. hall, T:3O p.m. Trinity bible class, Fellowship hall, 7:3. p.m. staying, Miss Candace Johnson and Miss Ethel Ervin. NORTHWEST P.T.A. HAS INTERESTING MEETING President Lawrencd’ ( Joe) Rash opened the meeting of the Northwest P. T. A. for the month of January Thursday evening. The | Rev. Gerald Gerig gave the devotions. Mrs. Richard Schauss, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting. Then president Rash turned the program over to dint Reed, music intructor, who, with the assistance of several fifth-grade students, demonstrated the use of the recorders used in the music classes. Reed said the recorders are usually made of pear wood and in the past ten years have been getting very popular. Students then played a selection from Franz Haydn’s “Farewell Symphony.” President Rash introduced Sgt. Endres, head of the safety division for the Ft. Wayne district. Sgt. Endres showed colored slides on the school bus tragedy in Greely, Colo., December 14, 1961. The. slides showed what happened, how it happened, and how to prevent tragedies at railroad crossings. Indiana has 5500 school buses. In concluding his talk, Endres said there is insufficient safety awareness and it must be increased; everybody must share the responsibility for safety. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by the hospitality committee. EAGLES AUXILIARY MAKES PLANS TO ATTEND MEETINGS The Eagles auxiliary met recently with-11 members present. Anna Myers received the door prize. A new member, Edna Williamson, was initiated into the auxiliary. " Plans were made to attend the district meeting at New Haven; Saturday. Any auxiliary member wishing to go may contact Fern Augsburger or Lucile Bodie. Plans were also made to attend Half Price Get Acquainted Offer i Fairway Restaurant’s Own Salad Dressing Sold in Pints and Quarts. This Special From '« January 9 to the 16th Be like so many other people who have enjoyed this popular dressing for so many years and think there is nothing finer.

a special meeting at Van Wert | January 27. After the meeting, , games were played and refreshments were served by Mary Clark. The next regular meeting will be January 29 at 8 p.m. REVELATORS CLASS MEETS IN NEW BUILDING The Revelators Sunday school class met recently in the new educational building of the First Baptist church. A basket of food was packed and delivered by the class to a needy family. Games were played, followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Lase Grimm and Mrs. Robert McQuaid. Eelection of officers for the new year was held. The new officers are Jerry Cowans, president; Bob Speakman, 'vice president; Mrs. Allen Lehman, secretary-treasur-er; Mrs. Max Elzey, assistant secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Jerry Cowans, news reporter; Mrs. Robert Speakman and Mrs. Joe Cowans, party co-chairmen. V.F.W. AUXILIARY HAS REGULAR MEETING 'Die V.F.W. auxiliary met recently with 12 members present. Mrs. Delbert Augsburger received the door prize. The meeting was conducted by Mrs. Kenneth Birch, senior vice president, in the absence of the president, Mrs. Thelma Davis. The report at this time was that there were 89 paid members for 1963. After the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. KenThe next regular meeting will be January 21 at 8 p.m. EUB SARAH CIRCLE MEETS WITH MRS. CHARLES KENT The Sarah circle of the Evangelical United Brethren church met at the home of Mrs. Charles Kent Tuesday afternoon. The leader, Mrs. Sephus Jackson, used for her topic, "Between East and West,” and “The Buffer on the Rim.” Acts 16:1-10 was read by Mrs. David Wynn for the scripture. The hymn, “Make Me A Captive, Lord,” was read by Mrs. Harry Brown. The study unit was on the areas on the rim of East Asia, Korea, Taiwan, Okinawa and Hong Kong. Some curios from Korea were studied. Business was conducted by the chairman, Mrs.'John Kelley. This was the first meeting after completing the merger of Women’s Society of World Service. Mrs. Kelley opened with a prayer for the ensuing year. Election of offciers was the first order of business. Those elected were secretary, Mrs. Frank Bohnkef treasurer, Mrs. Gerald Cole; secretary of spiritual life and missionary education, Mrs. Sephus Jackson; secretary of Christian social relations, Mrs. William Strahm. A letter of instruction from Mrs. Doyle Gehres, president of WSWS, was read. The twelve in attendance were dismissed by praying the Lord’s prayer in unison. Mrs. Kent, the hostess, served refreshments. VAPARAISO U. GUILD HEARS LOUIS JACOBS St. Peter’s Lutheran school aud itorium was the scene of the recent Valparaiso University guild meeting. Mrs. Herman Steele presented devotions, after which the business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg. The five guests present were introduced by Mrs. Ida Fuelling. Mrs. Henry L. Myer and Mrs. Edgar Krueckeberg, co-chairmen of the project committee, discussed the final arrangements of the I chicken dinner to be held Sunday, at St. John's Lutheran school. Advanced ticket sales were stressed although tickets will also be available at the door. Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg announced the new nominating committee as Mrs. Edgar Thieme, Mrs. Martin Braun, and Mrs. A. A. Fenner. It was also noted that the next state unit meeting would be in Indianapolis, April 9 and if enough are interested, a bus would be chartered. A short film concerning the great need of higher education facilities and a possible solution to the problem was presented by

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I Theodore Grotrian. Mrs. Elmer Bultemeler introduced Louis Jacobs, local pharmacist, who is a past president of the Valparaiso University alumni association. Jacobs stated that the alumni association was organized in 1939 and now is composed of oVir 2000 dues-paying members. The alumni association has a president and five vice presidents as well as a full time executive secretary and staff on the campus. Among its many activities is the annual alumni seminar and the home coming week. One of its present projects is taking a detailed census of all alumni of Valparaiso University and filing the the alumni association to a sleepinformation on IBM cards for future use. In closing, he compared ing giant with a big potential who 1 would soon be challenging the guild in its “fund raising" abilities. Assorted fancy cookies, ice cream, and coffee were served during the social hour by the hostesses, Mrs. Ida Fuelling, Mrs. Fred Crosby, Miss Clara Fuelling Mrs. Thurman Schieferstein, Mrs. Fred Fuelling, and Mrs. Wm. Boerger. Hie Decatur home demonstration club will meet at the C. L. of C. hall Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Hostesses will be Mrs. Victor Kneuss, Mrs. Dovie Bedwell, Miss Ivy Gilpin, Mrs. Joe Oelberg and Mrs. Henry Adler. The Emmanuel P. T. L. will have a meeting at the school Thursday evehing at 8 o’clock. The Pleasant Mills P. -T. A. will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school. Hie Friendship Village home demonstration club meeting has been postponed from January 17 to January 24. Members are asked to note the change in the date. The Trinity Bible class of the Trinity church will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship hall. Hostesses will be Mrs. Flossie Hower, Mrs. Hazel Bragg, Mm Emma Brown, Mrs. Ethel Andrews, and Mrs. Marie Wynn will have charge of the program. A formal installation of officers of the Pythian Temple will be held Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Moose home. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: At 9:30 p. m. Tuesday, a baby girl was born to David and Judith Hanner Sheets, 915 Third St. The baby weighed pounds and 2’4 ounces.

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Hospital Admitted Alvin Herman, Geneva; Vilas Luginbill, Geneva; Mrs. Floyd Sanquist, Craigville; Mrs. Edith Henderson, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Wilbur Meeks, Decatur; Mrs. James Rennels and baby boy, Fort Wayne; Dale Hawkins, Decatur; James Lovelady, Lynn. Auto Is Damaged In One-Car Accident A car driven by Carolyn Marie Wilder, 21, route 4, Decatur, suffered an estimated S4OO damages in a one-car accident at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Wilder was northbound and lost control of the vehicle on loose stone which had just been graded on county road 34, one mile south and one mile west of Decatur. The left side of the car struck a bridge On the east side of the road. The bridge damage was estimated at SSO. Mrs. Wilder was arrested for failure to have an operator’s license, and will appear in court at a later date. Deputy sheriff Harold August investigated. Church Men’s Council Will Meet Saturday The men’s council of the First Presbyterian church of Decatur will meet at 7:15 a.m. Saturday for its monthly breakfast, Clarence Ziner announced today. The group will reorganize for the year, and will serve coffee and doughnuts to those who attend. WELSH ISSUES (Continued from Page One) “It is one of the nation’s largest businesses and one of the fastest growing,” he said, “yet we wait idly for whatever happens to come our way.” No Tourist Promotion Welsh said the state is one of three which operates “no active and effective official tourist bureau." “And what little promotion is attempted is severely restricted by lack of funds,” he added. “Unless we marshal our private and governmental resources for the improvement of Indiana’s business and job situation, we will not be able to continue to support those non-income producing but vital public services,” he said. If you have something to sril <* t' trade — use the Democrat Want I ads — they get BIG results.