Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1963 — Page 3

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1963

SOCIETY

WESLEYAN SERVICE GUILD HOSTESS TO GROUPS The Wesleyan Service Guild members were hostesses to the WSCS and the Evening circle of the First Methodist church in the church chapel Tuesday evening. Mrs. Kathryn Helm, the Guild president, opened the meeting by welcoming the guests. Mrs. Walter Krick, accompanied by Miss Bernice Nelson at the organ, .sang, “His Eye is on the Sparfow.” A report on the church-wide study program, which will begin next Sunday evening in the church, was given by Mrs. Lowell Smith. Then Mrs. Krick introduced the Rev. Earl Cogan, who is in charge of personnel and publicity and is chaplain at the Fort Wayne Goodwill Industries. He spoke briefly on the history of the Goodwill Industries. This great program of rehabilitation administers to people who are handicapped and can’t get a job. The Rev. Cogan showed an * * Interesting film, "Walk With Me,” which was filmed at the rehabilitation center in Cincinnati, O, The guests were then invited to the lounge for delicious refreshments and a social get-together. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Nila Neil, Mrs. Clyde Harris, Mrs. Steve Everhart, and Mrs. Russell Owens. The next guild meeting will be February 19, in the home of Mrs. Underwood. JANUARY MEETING FOR MERRIER MONDAY CLUB The Merrier Monday club met Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Bud Houk, with Mrs. Irvin Worthman as co-hostess. The meeting was opened by the club’s repeating of the collect, led by the president, Mrs. Ed Bryan. Mrs. Roger Longenberger and Mrs. Dan Ross were in charge of devotions. Mrs. Longenberger read a poem on

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prayer, followed by the reading of Psalm 100 by Mrs. Ross. I The roll call, "A habit I want to s break,” was answered by 24 mem- ’ bers and one guest, Mrs. Calvin i Miller. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. I After a short business meeting, Mrs. Bryan read the club constitu- ■ tion. Mrs. Gene Blum then led the group in singing a few songs, incJudyg, “ I would Be True,” the club song for February. A game was enjoyed by the group, chosen ■ by Mrs. Darrel Arnold. Mrs. Doug Lamar was in charge of the lesson study, “Your shopping sense.” A health and safety lesson was given by Mrs. Dick Longenberger on “Home Fire Hazards.” Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Houk and Mrs. Worthman, after which Mrs. Darrel Arnold, Mrs. Dale Fruechte, Mrs. Gene Mitchell, Mrs. Bob Mankey and Mrs. Roger Ripley received and opened their secret pal gifts. Mrs. Roger Longerberger won the door prize. The next meeting will be February 11 in the home of Mrs. David Helmrick. BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS The Missionary society of the Baptist church met Tuesday evening in the new educational Building. the meeting was opened with singing by the group and devotions given by Mrs. Harold Baughn. Mrs. Baughn gave a synopsis of the Book of James and led in prayer. Mrs. John Butler, the former president, installed the new officers in an inspiring candlelight service. Officers installed were president, Mrs. Brice Daniels; vice president, Mrs. Warren Lehman; second vice president, Mrs. Edward Lobsiger; treasurer, Mrs. Nancy Lengerich; White Cross

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Society Editor Calendar items for each day's publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday" 9:30). ■ THURSDAY Lincoln school P. T. A., auditorium, 7 p. m. Psi lote Trading post; 1 to 4, Kay Boch, Joan Bohnke; 6 to 9, Susie Elliott, Jan Erickson. St. Paul Lutheran Ladies’ aid, Preble, church, 1 p.m. Ritual practice, Women of the Moose, Moose hall, 7:30 p.m. The Emmanuel P.T.L., school, 8 p.m. Decatur home demonstration club, C. T of C. hall, 1:30 p.m. Trinity Bible class, Fellowship hall, 7:3c p.m. FRIDAY Faithful Followers, Mt. Tabor Methodist, Mrs. Clarence Chronister, 7:30 p. m. Psi lote Trading post: 1 to 4, Gwen Doan, Marcia Freeby; 6 to 9, Judy Kable, Betty Fager. Happy Homemakers ciub, Palmer House, Berne, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY Peony Promenaders, Van Wert, 0., Jr. Fair Bldg, 8 to 11 p.m. Psi lote Trading post: 1 to 4, Nola Isch, Madeline Blackburn. Children’s story hour, Library, 1:30 p.m. SUNDAY Executive committee, associated Churches of Decatur, Zion United Church of Christ, 1:30 p ; m. MONDAY Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Research club, Mrs. Virgil Krick, 2 p. m. Rosary Sodality, K. of C. hall, 8 p. m. TUESDAY Church Mothers study club. Mrs. Melvin Tinkham, 8 p. m. Root township home demonstration club potluck, Monmouth school, 6:30 p.m. Delta Theta Tau sorority, Mrs. Leo Teeple, 6:30 p.m.

chairman, Mrs. Frank Green. The business meeting was then conducted by the new president. Minutes were read and approved; treasurer’s report was read and accepted. A calling committee for the coming month was appointed. Names of absentee members were given to members present, to be contacted during the month. ' A game of match was played, using Bible questions. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Edward Lobsiger, Mrs. Harold Baughn, Mrs. Robert Speakman, and Mrs. John Bauman. 39ERS HEAR REPORT ON TRIP TO ORIENT The 39ers met at the Decatur Youth and Community center Tuesday evening. Two guests and 25 members were present and enjoyed a delicious carry-in dinner. Mrs. J. M. Doan, president, introduced Mr. and Mrs. Dick Heller, Jr., and Heller showed colored slides and told of the couple’s trip to the Orient. It was especially interesting to hear of the work of the , Christian World Service and how the wheat and milk sent from American surplus are made into noodles that sustain the Chinese in Hong Kong, which is in British

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territory. The food lines are three to four blocks long. The country is beautiful and the temples ornate, but there are just too many people. Tiawan was more modern and beautiful. It was a most enjoyable trip. Mrs. Brewster, Mrs. Stucky, Mrs. Rich, and Mrs. Essex of Monroe came to see the pictures and stayed for the social hour. Mrs. Doan presided at the busiriess meeting. It was decided not to have a noon meeting, but have two evening meetings, the first and third Tuesday each month. Rex Rhodes was welcomed as a new member. Games, cards, and visiting were enjoyed. The February 5 meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., with the dog obedience class and show at 8 p.m. The public is invited to this show and urged to se the beautiful, welltrained dogs and their masters perform. GALS AND PALS CLUB HAS MEETING MONDAY The Gals and Pals home demonstration club met Monday evening in the Pleasant Mills high school. There were 26 members and one guest present. The meeting was opened by repeating the club creed. Devotions were given by Mrs. Glen Manley. The health and safety lesson was given by Mrs. Ned Ray. Members answered roll call with, “A habit I want to break.” The special interest lesson was the reading and study of the club constitution, led by Mrs. Russell Watkins, chairman of the investigat-' ing and study committee, and; Mrs. Lyle Bailey, Mrs. Marvin Watkins and Mrs. Lowell Noll. Copies of the club constitution were distributed to the members, i Refreshments were then served by the hostesses, Mrs. John John-; son, Mrs. Gordon Suman, Mrs. Larry Brunner and Judy Tinkham. i The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Joe Brite. The Delta Theta Tau sorority will have a dinner party at the home of Mrs. Leo Teeple Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. James Newton and Mrs. Nenry Neireiter will assist. The Academy 'of Friendship of the Moose lodge will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock in the Moose home.

The Root township home demonstration club will have a potluck supper at the Monmouth school Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock. This win be guest night, and each one is to bring her own table,. ssrr_ vice. The Peony Promenaders, Van Wert, 0., will have a square dance in the Van Wert Junior Fair Bldg., Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. Mel Hall will be the caller. Hospital Admitted Mrs. Emma Bohnke,, Hoagland; Charlie Myers, Monroe; Kenneth Loshe, Decatur; Miss Ann Gaffer, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Jacob Stucky, Berne; David B. Heller, Decatur; Master James Weidler, Geneva; Miss Linda Keuneke, Rockford, 0., Mrs. Gayle Ainsworth, Decatur; Mrs. Philip Barger, Monjce; Mrs. Melvin Brunner and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. Helen Heiman, Decatur. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: "Wednesday a baby girl, weighing 7 pounds and 13% ounces, was bom to Max and Dianne Fulton Elzey, route 2. Decatur. The baby was born at 1:26 p.m. Herman and Evelyn Minnich Stieth, route 2, New Haven, are the parents of a baby girl, weighing 7 pounds and 6% ounces. The baby was bom at 4:56 p.m. A baby girl, weighing 6 pounds and 8% ounces, was born Wednesday to Lyman and Margaret Baker Hann, 517 West Monroe. The baby was bom at 9:59 p.m. At 5:41 a.m. today, a baby girl was bom to Leroy and Fannie. Yoder Eicher, Geneva. The baby weighed 7 pounds and ten ounces. If you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

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Locals Today, Dwight Junior Dye is celebrating his sixth birthday. His grandmother, Mrs. Ernest Tope, had a birthday dinner and birthday cake in his honor. Those present were his mother, Mrs. Irene Dye; brother, Ernest Richard; ar.d sister, Mary. Dr. Robert E. Daniel, a former physician of Decatur and now of Ashevelle, N. Carolina, underwent major surgery at the St. Joseph hospital, Wednesday. He is doing fine and would appreciate hearing from his friends. His address is, room 426, St. Joseph hospital, Ashville. N Carolina. David E Heller, advertising manager of the Decatur Daily Democrat, was dismissed Wednesday night from the Adams county memorial hospital, where he had been a patient since suffering a heart attack Dec. 24. If you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

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Girl Scouts TROOP 506 Brownie troop 506 met Thursday afternoon at the Lincoln school. The meeting was opened with the pledge to the flag and the Brownie promise, with Mary Mar. garet Rash, president; Stephania Jo Andrews, scribe; Kelly Ann Burnett, treasurer. The girls enjoyed making snowflakes. Scribe, Stephania Jo Andrews. Investigate Damage To Seven Mail Boxes The Adams county sheriff's department is investigating today a total of seven mail boxes that were knocked down Monday evening by a moving vehicle. The man boxes were knocked down on the farms of residents in the northern edge of the county, near the Allen county line. The Allen county sheriff’s department is also investigating a similar incident in the southern edge of that county.

Count/ Township Assessors At School Omer Merriman, Adams county assessor, and Washington township assessor Freeman Schnepp, are attending the final day of a

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three-day school for assessors in Indianaixilis today. Merriman and Schnepp have attended the school all three days, beginning Tuesday. Trade in a good town — Decatur.