Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 88, Decatur, Adams County, 13 April 1963 — Page 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1963

SOCIETY

METHODIST WSCS CIRCLES HOLD GENERAL meeting The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church held its April meeting, Thursday, wi:h circles meeting at 11 a.m., a luncheon at 12 noon, and the general meeting at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. John Tyndall received the corsage for being the member with the longest membership. Organ meditation for the chapel srevices was presented by Mrs. Harry Dailey. A solo, “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked,” was sung by Mrs. Walter Krick. Mrs. Gail Baughman explained the symbols of Christianity when she gave the spiritual lesson. Mrs. Doyle Collier, program chairman, introduced Mrs. Schindler, a missionary who has returned from a five-year term of service in the Gabon Republic of Africa, north of the Congo. Seventy nationals work in the field of American Evangelican missions. The Nationals, now independent of France, are trained to govern themselves. There are now 5,000 baptized Christians. Mrs. Schindler emphasized the fact that the African wants to sit down and talk over his problems and seeks advice and guidance. In closing, she left as her message, “Thy shoes shall be of iron and brass; as thy days, so shall thy strength be.” The nominating committee presented the following officers, who were elected: president, Mrs. Dorotha .Shady; vice president, Mrs. Doyle Collier; recording secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Ahr; treasurer, Miss Iva Gilpin; secretary of promotion, Mrs. Milton Spence; secretary of missionary education, Mrs. Lowell Smith; secretary of student work, Mrs. Carl Gerber; secretary of youth work, Mrs. Joseph Azbell; secretary of children’s work, Mrs. Floyd Reed; secretary of literature and publication, Mrs. Frank Crist; secretary of Christian social relations, Mrs. Harry Dailey; secretary of local Sleek, Slim, New Printed Pattern I/ / SIZES W 1 14%-24% I Inf Pure pleasure to wear on warm days—a clutter-free, casual with slimming lines, collar news. Sew it in rayon linen, shantung, Dacron, cotton. Printed Pattern 9194: Half Sizes 14%, 16%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 24%. Size 16% requires 3% yards 35-in. fabric. Thirty-five cents in coins for this pattern — add 15 cents for each pattern for first-class mailing and special handling. Send to Marian Martin, Decatur Daily Democrat Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th St/, New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. FREE OFFER! Coupon in Spring Pattern Catalog for one pattern free — anyone you choose from 300 design ideas. Send 50c now for Catalog. Try Our Howard’s Film Service Quality Work SMITH DRUG CO,

church activities, Mrs. Niland Ochsenrider and Mrs. Walter Lis- . ter; secretary of supply work, i Mrs. V. R. Edwards; circle 1 leader, Mrs. Adrian Baker; circle 2 i leader, Mrs. Walter Lister; Dorcas . leader, Mrs. Maynard Hetrick; circle 4 leader, Mrs. John Nelson; : evening circle leader, Mrs. Ro- . bert Smith; Wesleyan service guild . leader, Mrs. George Helm. The mother and daughter breakfast will be April 27, at 9 a.m., in the dining room. Tickets may be purchased from any circle leader for 25 cents. The next meeting will ■ be May 9. OLIVE REBEKAH LODGE MET RECENTLY The Olive Rebekah lodge met Tuesday evening at the Red Men’s hall. The members practiced for the inspection which will be held May 28. The progressive prize was won by Mrs. Lreta Judt. MEETING OF SALEM METHODIST W.S.C.S. The Salem Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at the church, Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. Elisha Merriman as hostess. Due to the absence of the president and vice president, the secretary, Mrs. Chester Bryan, called the meeting to order and then turned it over to Mrs. Roy Frank. The group sang “The Old Rugged Cross,” after which Mrs. Charles Burkhart led in prayer. Mrs. Frank chose the 20th chapter of John for her devotionals. The lesson, “Teach Us to Pray,” was given by Mrs- Roy Miller. She said, “To love God with all our 1 heart, mind, and strength involves all our powers of perception," and the following were reviewed: , the sense of hearing by Mrs. Claude Foreman; the sense of taste, by Mrs. Floyd Meyer; the i sense of smell, by Mrs. Jess Fox; the sense of touch, by Mrs. Ronald Bryan; and the sense of sight, ; by Mrs. Miller. She also brought an article from “The Methodist Woman,” entitled, “Eloquent Easter.” This article told the story of the first Easter, when the empty tomb was found. The minutes were read and approved and 11 members answered the roll call with, “An unusual happening in a church service.” There were two children present. Mrs. Charles Burkhart was elected reporter, and Mrs. Floyd Meyer was elected secretary of supply. Because the next meeting date is'the same day as the officers’ training meeting, it was decided to have the meeting Wednesday, May 8, with Mrs. Floyd Meyer. Mrs. Austin Merriman dismissed the group with prayer. Mrs. Elisha Meriman served delicious refreshments to the ladies and children present. • EVANGELINE CIRCLE PREPARES EASTER EGGS Eighteen members of the Evangeline circle of the Zion United Church of Christ recently held their monthly meeting in the church, and washed and colored Easter eggs. The eggs are to be sold at two local grocery stores. Mrs. LaVern Roth presented the lesson on Taiwan, and a story of a girl of this land who was converted to Christianity. There were 19 sick and 19 social calls made during the month by the members. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Robert Strickler and Mrs. Vernon Luginbill. MT. PLEASANT WSCS HAS MEETING The Mt. Pleasant WSCS met Wednesday evening in the home of Mrs. Florence Susdorf. The meeting was opened with meditation and prayer, and Mrs. Everett Singleton gave the devotions. Mrs. William Susdorf was in charge of the lesson. She reviewed and illustrated “The Real Meaning of Easter” as told by Fulton Ousler, and “Easter is Written Everywhere” by Newell Booth. The main thought was, “If everyone would follow the example of Jesus and love one another, our problems and the problems of the world would soon be solved.” The president, Mrs Florence Susdorf, presided over the business meeting. The society voted to donate SIOO, at present, to the building fund of the church. The meeting closed with the group repeating the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Susdorf served a lovely lunch to 15 members and one child. The Flo-Kan Sunsine girls will sponsor a record hop, called the “Sunsine Stomp,” Friday, from ; 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., in the Community center. Some of the proceeds from this dance will go toward the project for this year of the grand royal princess, Karen Decker of Wabash. Her project is help for retarded children. All Sunshine girls are to practice Monday at 1 p.m., in the Methodist church basement. It is extremely important that all girls be present at that time. The 39ers will have a carry-in dinner, Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., in the Community center. The Eta Tau Sigma will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m., in the Preble restaurant, with Mrs. Louis Smitley hostess.

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Society Editor Calendar items for each day's publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday*9:So). SATURDAY Peony Promenaders dance, Van Wert, 0., 8 p.m. MONDAY Adams county home demonstration chorus, Monroe Farm Bureau, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Woman’s club, Community center, 8 p.m. Order of Rainbow for Girls, Masonic hall, 1 p.m. Rosary society, K. of C. hall, 8 p.m. Decatur Woman’s club general meeting. Community center, 8 p.m. V. F. W. auxiliary, post home, 8 p.m. Practice for Sunshine Girls, Methodist church basement, 1 p.m. TUESDAY 39ers carry-in dinner, Community center, 6:30 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma, Preble restaurant, 8 p.m. Pleasant Mills P. T. A., high school, 7:30 p.m. C. L. of C., K. of C. hall, 6:30 p.m. Merry Matrons club, Mrs. Vincent Wurm, 8 p.m. Pocahontas lodge, Red Men’s hall, ,7:30 p.m. Women's bowling association’s annual dinner, Lutheran parish hall, 6:30 p.m. Open meeting 8 p.m. District annual meeting, Wesleyan service guilds. Forest Park Methodist church, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Wesley Lehman, 2 p.m. Loyal Daughters class, Bethany E. U. B. church, Mrs. Orie Newhard, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Emmaus Guild, Zion Lutheran church, parish hall, 8 p.m. THURSDAY So-Cha-Rae, Mrs. V. J. Borman, 7:30 p.m. Decatur Home demonstration club, C. L. of C. hall 1:30 p.m. Trinity Bible class, Decatur E. U. B. church, Fellowship hall, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY -“Sunshine Stomp” sponsored by Flo-Kan Sunshine girls, Community center, 8:30 p.m. Locals Dennis Wallick of Wren, 0., has been dismissed from the Van Wert county hospital. Lt. and Mrs. Henry S. Miller and children, Geof, Gwin, and Gail, of Fairbome, 0., are spending Easter vacation with Mrs. Miller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Bormann. Mrs. Tom Buuck, after undergoing surgery, has now returned to her home. Mrs James E Kinney, Wayland. Mich., is spending the Easter weekend with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rawlinson, and their daughter, Nora. Ralph Habegger, manager of the Habegger-Schafers store, has been dismissed from the St. Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, to his home. Jack R. Meyer, seaman apprentice, has arrived home from Norfolk, Va„ to spend Easter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Meyer. Girl Scouts TROOP 506 Brownie troop 506 met Thursday afternoon in the Lincoln school. The meeting was opened with the Brownie promise and the pledge to the flag. Sandy Johnson furnished the refreshments. Then we went to see the egg tree at the Decatur library. TROOP 576 We met Tuesday at Southeast school. Teresa Ewell and Scherry Hurst were in charge of games. Cathy Rowland, Jane Collins, and Cynthia Koons took charge of roll call and dues. We each decorated an egg to take home. Then we played a game. Scribe, Scherry Hurst. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Calland have returned to Decatur from their winter vacation in Virginia and Florida. Menno Burkhalter of Berne has been admitted to the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne for observation and treatment. Mrs. Ronald Lora, the former Doris Liechty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon M. Liechty of Berne, has been appointed to the faculty of Bluff ton College, Bluffton, O. The So-Cha-Rae will have a dessert bridge Thursday at 7:30 p.m., in the home of Mrs. V. J. Borman. Emmaus Guild of the Zion Lutheran church will meet in the parish : hall, Wednesday at 8 p.m.

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U. S. Plans Rejection Os Red Protest WASHINGTON (UPl)—The United States today prepared to reject a Soviet protest against the plan for creation of a multi-lateral nuclear force under NATO. Secretary of State Dean Rusk told Soviet Ambassador Anatoly F. Dobrynin late Friday that the United States would send a reply “shortly” to the Kremlin’s Monday message charging that the proposed atomic force would increase “the danger of a thermonuclear conflict.” This information was given Dobrynin in the course of another of the long and so far fruitless discussions he and Rusk have had on the Berlin issue- They conferred at the State Department for 80 minutes. Urges Laos Peace Rusk also took advantage of the opportunity to urge the Soviet Union to help restore peace in Laos and spur the creation there of a stable, independent government. Rusk, according to the State Department, “stressed the importance” of carrying out last summer’s, 14-nation Geneva agreement for the creation of a neutral Laos under a coalition of proWestern, middle of the road and pro-Communist governments. U.S. officials said they believed that Russia, co-chairman with Britain of the Geneva meeting, may well be trying to halt an outburst of fighting in northern Laos touched off by pro-Commu-nist elements which the State Department claims are supported by Reds from neighboring North Vietnam. The assumption is that Russia may be having difficulty bringing enough pressure on the Laotian Communists, who are strongly influenced by Red China with whom Moscow is feuding. Dobrynin was understood to have renewed an unacceptable Soviet proposal on Berlin which would give the United Nations control of the western sector of the city now held by the United States, Britain and France. State Department Press Officer Lincoln White said there were “no new proposals” on Berlin from either side at Friday’s meeting. Dobrynin, questioned by newsmen after the session said a recent statement on Berlin by Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.1., was “interesting.” Pell told tiie Senate Thursday the United States should acknowledge “continuing existence” of two German governments and accept the eastern frontier of Communist East Germany, which was drawn after the! war at the expense of Poland. The State Department spokesman earlier had made it clear Pell’s statement did not have administration approval. He said the Rhode Island senator was “speaking for himself.” Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Friday, at 7:49 p.m., a baby boy was bom to Marvin and seannie Hughes Zehr, Berne. The baby weighed 6 pounds and 15% ounces. Charles E. and Virgina Miller Butler 290 Park Place, became the parents of a baby girl, weighing 6 pounds and 13% ounces, today at 6 a.m. Hospital Admitted Otto Bieberich, Decatur; Master Lynn Avery, Willshire, O. Dismissed Mrs. Duane Bluhm and baby girl Berne; Mrs. William White and baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. Noah Schwartz, Monroe; Russell Plumley, Monroe, transferred to Parkview hospital, Fort Wayne; Jerry Wheeler, Decatur. if jli f: sjs : Jeffrey Hunter portrays the role Os Jesus in the magnificent Technicolor production of “King of Kings,” showing Sunday and Monday at the Adams theater. The picture unfolds the life and times of Christ and presents a huge cast numbering thousands of principals and extra players. This is a brand new picture and is not to be confused with the old silent version at the same title.

'jT' 1 ® LOUIS A. JACOBS, left, of Holthouse Drug Co., well known Decatur druggist and businessman, is shown above receiving the runner-up certificate of distinction in New York City this past week in the nation-wide “Retailer-of-the-Year'’ competition. Albert H. Messer, executive head of Brand Names Foundation, Inc., is making the presentation. The foundation sponsors the annual competition, and this is the highest award which the local drug store has won in competition this past decade.

National Award To Decatur Drug Firm

A national certificate of distinction for second place has been awarded to Holthouse Drug Co., of Decatur, in the Brand Name "Retailer-of-the-Year” awards competition, drug stores—class II category. The award was presented by Brand Names Foundation, sponsors of the annual competition, at a luncheon held in the Imperial ballroom of the Americana Hotel, New York Thursday. Accepting the award for the local company was Louis A. Jacobs, who became associated with the firm as a registered pharmacist in 1940, after graduation from Valparaiso University. He became a co-own-er of the firm in 1946. Doubling Selling Space The firm was founded in 1872, by John Bernard Holthouse, who began in the drug business at the age of 15. Since its inception, Holthouse has. had a continuous ■history of growth right up to the present day, and a large remodelling program is presently being planned, which will double the store’s selling space downtown, as well as increase the size of their highway Five Killed During Early Weekend Hours By United Press International Indiana’s Easter holiday traffic death toll was off to a fast start today, claiming at least five lives in the first few hours of the weekend, including three teenagers in a crash in Hammond. Killed in a two-car collision in the Calumet area city late Friday night were Danny Gootee, 16, and Harvey Crouch, 18 : hoth of Hammond, and Dennis D’Sida, 16, Whiting. Four other persons were injured critically. The wreck increased Indiana’s 1963 traffic toll to at least 284, compared to 259 a year ago. Police said the Hammond victims were riding in a car driven by Gootee when he apparently tried to pass another car on a wet street and skidded broadside into a car driven by James Srnick, 19, Whiting, who was not injured seriously. The accident occurred on a street below the Indiana Toll Road. Listed in critical condition were Peter Hernandez, 18; William Rowle, 19, and Fred Strezo, 17, of Hammond, and James Arnick Jr., 19, Whiting. Two other persons were killed Friday night. Mrs. Edith Kasmala, 44, Chicago, was fatally injured while riding in a car driven by William Graybeal, 29, Chicago. Police said the car went out of control on U.S. 52 north of Trenton and turned over,, throwing them out. Richard G. Wyninger, 31, R.R. 1, Gaston, was killed in a twocar collision on a wet road east of Gaston. He was in a car driven by Glenn McCormick, Muncie, when it veered across the center line into the path of one driven by Harold Messersmith, 31, Gaston. Two Cars Damaged In Accident Friday Two cars were damaged in an accident at the intersection of county roads 32 and 5, a mile and a half north of Decatur a*t 1:30 p.m. Friday. Cars driven by John D. Harwood, 17, Huntington, and Blanche Maire Baker, 41, route 3. Decatur, collided, with $350 damage to the Baker car and $250 damage to the Harwood vehicle. -- ■*.. -' Harwood was southbound on county road 32, and started to turn left onto county road 5 in the path of the Baker car. She attempted to veer left to avoid the collision, but was unsuccessful. Deputy sheriff Warren Kneuss Investigated.

store outlet. This is the second certificate of distinction awarded to Holthouse Drugs. They were honored in the 1955 competition with fourth place in the nation-wide contest. In commenting on the firm's merchandising policy, Jacobs said, “We believe brand name merchandise, which is pre-sold through vigorous advertising, represents our best opportunity to earn profits in the drug business.” This policy is evident in all the advertising and promotion of the firm, and its brands. Advertise Products “Communication,” says Jacobs, “as the experts like to call it, between employer and employees, in cur stores is easy and natural. We make available training courses in salesmanship, and meetings with manufacturers’ representatives, to create awareness of brand name merchandise.” Awards in this fifteenth annual , competition were given to 114 • firms in 23 categories of retailing, i representing 40 of the 50 states, and the District of Columbia. Godfrey Emcee Top executives of the winning firms were presented their awards by Frank R. Armour, Jr., president of H. J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, i and chairman of the board of directors of the foundation; and Carlton M. Fishel, vice president of Trifari, Krussman & Fishel, and ! chairman of the executive com- ; mittee of the board, at a gala 1 brand name retailer-of-the-year ■ j awards luncheon, held in the Im--1 perial ballroom of the Americana Hotel. Master of ceremonies for 1 the event was Arthur Godfrey. ’ During the two-day celebration, ‘ which began on April 10, the win- ' ning merchants and their wives were guests of honor at luncheons 1 and receptions hosted by media and manufacturer members of the foundation.' The winners also attended meetings and seminars throughout the two days, to discuss and develop new avenues of communication between themselves and the manufacturers, and to help formulate plans for the merchandising programs of the foundation for the coming year. Wives Honored Their wives participated in a roundtable discussion conducted by Charlotte Montgomery, noted columnist from Good Housekeeping magazine, and were taken on a tour through Good Housekeeping laboratories. The climax of the two days was the Brand Names Foundation 20th anniversary dinner, also held in the Imperial ballroom of the Americana Hotel. The principal address was given by the Honorable George Romney, governor of the state of Michigan, before a near capacity audience of business and civic leaders from all over the country. The dinner ended with entertainment, provided in honor of the occasion by the American Broadcasting company, starring Carol Charming with the Christy Minstrels. I BULBS I Gladiolus Ganna Dahlia Begonia Myers Florist 903 N. 13th

t*fl§ - ♦ LACKLAND AFB, Tex.—Airman Basic Donald E. Gehres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle F. Gehres of R. R. 3, Decatur, Ind., is being reassigned to Chanute AFB, 111., for technical training as a United States Air Force electronics maintenance specialist. Airman Gehres, who enlisted in the Air Force a short time ago, has completed his initial basic military training here. A 1962 graduate of Monmouth high school, the airman attended Purdue University extension, Fort Wayne, Ind, • I. U. Co-ed Under Arrest For Dope Sale BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (UPI)— A pretty co-ed whose arrest touched off an intense narcotics investigation at Indiana University has been suspended from classes. The action was announced Friday night as authorities probed reports of a flourishing syndicSte-to-campus dope ring in which narcotics were sold directly on campus and used at parties on university groundsAt least a dozen students were reportedly involved. The investigation followed the arrest Thursday night of Miss Nancy C. Dillingham, 21, Bloomington, on preliminary charges of: violating the Indiana Narcotics Act prohibiting possession of marijuana. Monroe County Prosecutor Thomas Hoadley said the girl was arrested as she drove away from her rooming house. She was released on SSOO bond pending an appearance in City Court Monday. Hoadley, who said the marijuana was supplied by a “Chicago

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syndicate," said an agent from the Federal Narcotics Bureau would arrive here Wednesday to aid in the investigation. He said Miss Dillingham was arrested on a tip from an informer who said marijuana could be found in her apartment He said SSO in raw marijuana was found in cans and coffee jars in her apartment. Police said they found a note reading: “Nancy, here is your week’s supply.” The note was signed “Fritz”, police said. The signer was identified by Hoadley as Fritz Fisher Jr., a graduate student at Indiana and member of last year’s Ohio State diving team. Fisher was at his Cedar Rapids, lowa, home for Easter vacation, according to his father. The elder Fisher, a lawyer, said his son’s part in the affair was “more or less” that of an innocent bystander. He said he had talked with Hoadley by telephone and made arrangements for his son to appear there Wednesday. Robert H. Shaffer, IU dean of students, said action on Fisher would be withheld pending a further investigation. Hoadley said he did not know how many students were involved but said, “We have at least a dozen names, but I know there are more. The dope was sold on campus.” He said he believed Miss Dillingham made trips twice monthly to Chicago to get marijuana. Police said they also found in her apartment another note addressed to her saying: “If you can’t come up this weekend, I’ll mail the grass to you.” They said “grass” was slang for marijuanaReckless Driving Charged Motorist* Betty Lou Hullingcr, 21, 911 N. 13th St , was arrested for redeless driving at one minute aftes midnight today. She was arrested by the city police on Third St., and will appear in justice of the peace court at 10 a.m. April 17. Delmar Heckman Is Guest Os Company Delmar Heckman, Decatur route 1, this week completed an expensepaid three day trip to Quincy, 111., as a guest of the Moorman Mfg. Co., whose sales staff he joined recently. In addition to a tour of all facilities including plant, office, research and farm, he also learned about the products, the research program and future plans.