Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 73, Decatur, Adams County, 27 March 1963 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 87, 1963

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MRS. EARL FUHRMAN HOSTESS TO LEAH CIRCLE Mrs. Earl Fuhrman was hostess for the March meeting of the Leah circle of the WSWS of the Decatur EUB church. Mrs. Kenneth Gaunt, program chairman, presented a very interesting. lesson entitled, “The Buffer on the Rim," and included a study of Korea, ‘Taiwan, Okinawa, and Hong Kong. She gave important facts concerning these countries. The circle chairman, Mrs. Dick Maloney, conducted the business meeting and remindied everyone of the general WSWS meeting, and, plans were made for the motherdaughter party and the father-son banquet to be held in May. The next meeting will be held April 25, at the home of Mrs. Bill Christen. Mrs. Fuhrman served delicious refreshments to five members and one guest. TALENT SHOW AT COUNTY HOME SUNDAY The monthly talent show at the Adams county home will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. These talent shows are presented for the residents and visitors each month, and any person wanting to give of his or her talents to these programs is urged to do so. This month, the musical feature is Karon and the Caroms, composed of individuals from the county. Also the Ladies of the Moose in Decatur will present, ‘‘Queen for a Day,” in comedy. Several musical additions will make this month’s talent show a pleasant evening at the home. The residents of the county home are making an Easter egg tree, and it will be on display Sunday evening. The Gray Ladies of the American Red Cross will serve as receptionists and, following the show, will serve refreshments to the residents and visitors. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS The American Legion auxiliary recently enjoyed a social meeting in the Legion home. Bridge and pinochle were played, with the bridge prize going to Mrs. Joe Kitson, while the pinochle prizes were won by Mrs. Frank Bohnke and _ The community service chairman, Mrs. Joe Hunter, and her committee. Mrs. Herman Dierkes, Mrs. Nellie Jackson, Miss Mary Catherine Spangler and Miss Rosemary ; -to»ngler, served a lovely lunch-to the members. QUALITY PHOTO FINISHING AD Work Left on Thursday Ready the Next Day, Friday, Before Noon HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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WOMEN ORGANIZE GARDEN CLUB Mrs. teroy Wlbel and Mrs. Fred Auldt met recently with a group of ladies at the home of Mrs. Carl Hildebrand for the purpose bf organizing a garden club- Mrs. Auldt, who is district director, explained the activities and purpose*©! the club. Those present were Mrs. Milton Hoffman, Mrs. Ralph Ross, Sr., Mrs. Ralph Ross, Jr., Mrs. Arthur Adam, Mrs. Harry Beavers, Mrs. Walter Peck, Mrs. Leroy Bulmahn, Mrs. Eugene Sommers, Mrs. Walter Egley, Mrs. Ralph Cauble, Mrs. William Lister, Mrs, Glen Barger, and Mrs. Robert Beery. Hie next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Milton Hoffman, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. The lesson will be on spring care and treatment of roses, and there will be an election of officers. The Happy Homemakers home demonstration club will meet Tuesdayat 7:30 p. m„ with Mrs. Floyd Mitchel. Mrs. Robert Krueckeberg will be the guest of the evening and will show films on cancer. Each member is reminded to bring a gift for the Sunshine box and also bulbs or plants for the flower exchange. The Pocahontas Lodge will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Red Men’s hall. The American Legion auxiliary Juniors will meet Monday at 4 p. m. in the Legion home. The Decatur Firemen’s Ladies auxiliary will have a meeting Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock in the fire station. The hostess will be Mrs. Ed Hurst. Theft Is Reported At Roop's Grocery Brice Roop, owner of Roop's Grocery, Washington St., reported a theft at the grocery to the city police this morning. The break-in occurred sometime during the night Tuesday, and the thieves entered the building by breaking out an entire window on the west side of the grocery. No money was taken, but four cartons of one brand of cigarettes and one carton of another brand were stolen. County 4-H Leaders Attend Conference Eleven Adams county 4-H leaders attended the district training conference Tuesday at Huntington, sponsored by the Rotary clubs and the cooperative extension service. Instructors were state 4-H staff members, Evelyn Quesenberry, Annabel Rupel, Bill Caldwell and Bob Amick. Their topics were on preparing and using visual aids, using Junior Leaders, the new 4-H foundation and center and organizing and program planning for new leaders. ‘ The luncheon speaker was Fredrick Rodriquez, a Cuban, only recently escaped from that island. He discussed Castro and Communism jn the Antericas. Those attending were: Mrs. Patsy Stuckey, Mrs. Claude Dennison, Mrs. Eli Schwartz, Mrs. Elbert Fuhrman, Mrs. Arnold Scheumann, Mrs. ’ Richard Mailand. Mrs. Edwin Krueckeberg. Mrs. Wilbert Thieme, and Mrs. Kenneth Martin. Also attending were Mrs. Patsy Leaders and Leo Seltenright, extension agents.

Births A baby girl, Jill Rae, weighing 8% pounds, was bom to Jack and Dolores Delauter Disler of Tangiers, Tuesday. Tne maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Delauter, and the paternal grandparents, Mr.. <nd Mrs. Ray Disler of Fort Wsyn*. At the Adams county memorial hospital: Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., a baby boy was born to Rigbard and Etta Jo Bertrand Deßolt, 325 North Ninth St. The baby weighed 8 pound and 3 ounces. Third Typhoid Fever Death In Switzerland ZERMATT, Switzerland (UPI) —The typhoid fever epidemic that broke out in this Alpine resort claimed its first foreign victim today. Frederick Smith, 25, died in a suburban London hospital a month after his return from Zermatt. He was the third fatality amog the nearly 400 cases. Previously, two Zermatt women died. The epidemic has made a virtual ghost town of Zermatt and individual travelers have carried the disease to many other Western European countries and to the United States. Two such cases were reported in St. Moritz, the ski resort in the Engadine Mountains in the eastern part of Switzerland. A third case is under study to see if it is typhoid and a fourth case was proved to be another disease, St. Moritz health officer Dr. Rudolf von Planta said. Two more suspected cases were admitted today to the temporary hospital set up in Zermatt’s school, bringing the number there to 43. The Swiss federal health office announced in Berne this morning 170 persons are now being treated in the country for typhoid fever. Strikes Continue To Plague de Gaulle paris <upd — French raiiwaymen called a series of harassing walkouts today and leaders of 200,000 striking coal miners urged restraint from further violence iq the drive for higher wages. President Charles de Gaulle summoned his cabinet for a report on the labor crisis from Mi-chel-Maurice Bokanowski, minister of industries. The 350,000 railwaymen scheduled two-hour walkouts at each shift change to back the miners’ Strike against De Gaulle’s wage austerity policies. Gas and electricity workers called for more walkouts Thursday, and there was talk of a possible general strike by France’s 2 million-man nationalized work force unless the government backs down. Striking coal miners clashed briefly but sharply with police in Lorraine Tuesday. Minor injuries were reported. Locals

Miss Patricia Parrish celebrated her 16th birthday Sunday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronand attends St. Mary's Catholic aid Parrish, 503 West Monroe St., high school. Miss Darlene Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Richards, 297 Park Place, celebrated her 16th birthday Friday. Miss Richards attends Decatur high school. Her 16 birthday was celebrated by Miss Jane Jacobs Tuesday. She attends Decatur high school and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dolus Jacobs, 116 North Tenth St.

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Gray Ladies Hear Registered Nurse Mrs. Arthur Miller, R. N. at the Adams county memorial hospital, spoke to the Gray Ladies of the Red Cross at their monthly meeting Monday afternoon. The speaker said “I’m very happy this group' has been organized and has made such a satisfactory beginning in our community. The Gray Ladies have been a much needed organization for some time. Nurses and nursese aides are kept quite busy caring for patients’ physical needs and don’t have enough time to care for many of the little extras that are important to a patient. “The Gray Ladies would be very helpful at the hospital at combing hair, applying cosmetics, taking patients to the sun deck, under hospital supervision, visiting with joy talking to someone, also readmany of the older patients who ening and writing letters for some patients.” Mrs. Miller also stressed visiting older people who live alone in the community. The blood program, a vital part of the Red Cross, was explained more fully to the Gray Ladies present. Following Mrs. Miller’s address, Mrs. Leo Sheets conducted the business meeting. The agreement with the Berne nursing home was read, and chairmen of the various departments reported. They were Mrs. Frank Braun, vice chairman; Mrs. George Pauley, project chairman: Mrs. Walter Bauer, program chairman, Mrs. Sheets also stressed the importance of not discussing a patient in public, and reported members are to order uniforms by the end of this month. Following the meeting, refreshments of cookies and coffee were served. William VonGunten Joins Air Guard William C. VonGunten of R. R 6, Decatur, a graduate of Pleasant Mills highs chool in 1958, recently enlisted in the 122nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard at Bear Field, Fort Wayne. VonGunten is assigned to the 122nd materiel squadron as an apprentice warehousing specialist. He will depart Baer Field May 31 for four weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Front ' there he will proceed to Amarillo Air*Force Base, Texas, for figljt weeks at warehousing specialist school. Upon completion of this specialist training, he will return home and continue as a member of the 122nd Tactical Fighter Wing, participating in operations and training one weekend a month at Baer field. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence VonGunten, he is employed by the Berne Furniture company. He was enlisted in the Air Guard through the efforts of James L. Wilson, R. R. 1, Monroe, the Air Guard representative for the Decatur area. Two Autos Damaged In Accident Tuesday Two autos were damaged in an accident at the intersection of state road 118 and county road 32, two miles east of Berne, Tuesday afternoon. Osia Von Gunten, 76, route 2, Berne, was eastbound on 118 and started to turn left onto county road 32, when his car struck the left rear of a westbound vehicle driven by Gary Joe Chilcote, 19, route 2, Berne. Deputy sheriff Waren Kneuss investigated the 4 p.m. crash, estimating damages at S3OO to the Chilcote car and $125 to the Von Gunten machine. It you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Society Editor Calendar items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday"9:3o). WEDNESDAY Live and Learn club, Mrs. Warren Nidlinger, 1:30 p.m. St. Vincent dePaul society, C. L. of C. hall, 2 p.m. Bethany circle, Zion United Church of Christ, church basement, after Lenten service. Friendship circle, Zion United Church of Christ, Mrs. Bill Tutewiler, after Lenten services. Ruth and Naomi circle, Zion United Church of Christ, 2 p.m. Women’s association, First Presbyterian church, 8 p. ip. Re-training session, Girl Scout leaders, Boy Scout room, Community center, 1 to 3:30 p. m. Beta Sigma Phi, Elk’s home, 8 p. m. THURSDAY Monroe W.C.T.U., Mrs. Raymond Crist, 2 p.m. Golden Age group, Methodist church, Mrs. Dovie Bedwell, 2 p.m. 0. E. S., Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. Ladies Fellowship, Decatur Missionary church, Mrs. Gerald Gerig, 7 p.m. FRIDAY Goodwill truck, fen- pickup call, 34181 or 3-2585. Decatur Missionary church Friendship circle, Mrs. Gerald Gerig, 7:30 fc.m. SATURDAY Smorgasbord, Adams Central school cafeteria, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Rummage sale, Decatur hatchery, starting 9 a.m. Children’s story hour, Library 1:30 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine girls initiation, Moose home, 1 p. m. MONDAY Research club, Community center, 12:30 p. m. American Legion auxiliary Juniors, Legion home, 4 p. m. Decatur Firemen’s Ladies auxiliary, fire station, 7:30 p. m. TUESDAY Happy Homemakers club, Mrs. •Floyd Mitchel, 7:30 p. m. r Pneahontas Lodge, Red Men’s jhall, 7:30 p. m. Dr. Erb Speaks At feoff Club Banquet f Dr. Ralph Erb, assistant head of the Purdue animal science department, will be the featured speaker at the annual 4-H dairy calf club banquet, Thursday, April 4, according to Fred Duff, dairy calf committee chairman. The banquet will start at 6:45 p. m. at the Pleasant Mills school, served by the ladies of the Pleasant Mills Methodist church. Entertainment will be provided by the double xrio of Decatur high school under the direction of Miss Helen Haubold. The double trio is composed of Kathy Hill, Melissa Mayclin, Sharon Hardin, Karen Grice, Kathy Smith. Candace Johnson and pianist. Sheryl Bollenbacher. Tickets are available from the 4-H dairy calf committee members, who are Fred Duff, Roy Price, Edison Lehman, Harry Wulliman, Willis Sommers, P. B. Lehman, Charles Backhaus, Sylvan Bauman, Everett Rice, Ivan Steury, Wilbur Kirchhofer and James H. Myers. Cheese Sticks To make some delicious cheese sticks, remove the crusts from eight slices of 'white or wholewheat bread. Cut into %-inch trips. Spread with softened or creamed butter, and sprinkle lightly with cayenne. Dip into grated cheese. Bake on aluminum toil at 350 degrees for five minutes, or until lightly browned.

MRS. MERRITT J. ALGER, route 3, Decatur, will be installed as the worthy matron of the Decatur chapter 127, Order of the Eastern Star, Saturday at 8 p. m., in the Masonic hall. Serving with the new matron, in the east, will be her husband, Merritt J. Alger, a teacher in the local high school. This service is open to the public. Families and friends of the new matron and patron and their corps of officers are invited to attend the installation, which will be followed by a reception for the new officers. GIRL SCOUTS Troop 377 Girl Scout troop 377 met Wednes. day after school. From there, we went to the Decatur Industries. We had a nice tour. Then we went to the Villa Lanes. After the troop bowled one game, we went back of the alleys and saw how the pins are set up, and where the balls go after they hit the pins. Scribe, Teresa Andrews. Troop 506 Brownie troop 506 met Monday afternoon in the Lincoln school. The meeting was opened with the Brownie promise and the pledge to the flag. The new officers for April are, Christie Fletcher, president: Pattie Norris, scribe; and Hollis Miller, treasurer. After the meeting, we went to the Decatur hatchery to see the baby chicks. Refreshments were furnished by Waunita Weldy. Scribe, Janet Curtin.

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Preble Jolly Juniors The first meeting of the Preble Jolly Juniors Boys' club was held recently at the Magley school. The retiring officers were in charge of the meeting until election of officers was over. The pledges were lead by Kenny Bulmahn and Stewart Bieberich. The election returns were, president, Jim Selking; vice president, Ronnie Girod; secretary, Gary Jeffrey: treasurer, Richard Bleeke; news reporter, Jerry Reke. weg; health and safety, Leonard Rekeweg; scrapbook, Stewart Bieberich. This year there is a new asistant leader, Jim Fuhrman. The refreshments were served by Reiney Selking. The next meeting will be held March 28. Adams County Junior Leaden The Adams county Junior Leaders held their first meeting of the year at the Pleasant Mils high school Monday evening. The meeting was opened with pledges led by Sandra Bransteter and Bob Kirchhofer; after which, Paul Rich led the group in singing the 4-H song. Last year’s vice president, Dan Beer, presided over the meeting and election of new officers. Officers elected were, president. Dean Beer; vice president, Don Egley; secretary-treasurer, Sue Ellen Bentz; song leader, Paul Rich; and news reporter, Dale Wass. A share-the-fun act was presented by Darlene Geyer and Diane Dennison. They will represent the county at the district share-the-fun festival, April 3. The meeting was then adjourned and recreation was led by Stanley Hill, Paul Rich and Dale Wass. Refreshments were served to the 161 junior leaders in attendance. Hospital Admitted Mrs. Elizabeth Habegger, Berne. Dismissed Mrs. Carl Thieme and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Allen Felt and baby boy, Monroeville; Glenn E. Woodin, Decatur. If you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

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