Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1963 — Page 3

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1963

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—— • HISTORICAL CLUB HAS CHRISTMAS DINNER Twenty-one members of the Historical club enjoyed a lovely i Christmas dinner in the home df i Mrs. Charles Ehingpr. The ladies were seated at beautifully decorated tables, and colorful patchwork hot pads were given each guest as favors. During the afternoon all the i members talked by telephone to Mrs. Agnes Campbell, who is, spending the winter months in Vivian, La. Mrs. Amanda Lehman read the story "A Child from Nowhere,” by Pearl Buck. Each member reminisced on her first Christmas in the Historical club. Carols were sung and lovely organ music was played by Mrs. Ehinger. The secret pals of the past vear were revealed bv the opening of the Christmas gifts. • PLEASANT MILLS W. S. C. S. HAS CHRISTMAS MEETING The Pleasant Mills Methodist W.S.C.S. met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ned Ray for their Christmas meeting. The Ray home and serving table were beautiful with the decorations of the holiday season. The meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Leland Ray, and ”0 Little Town of Bethlehem” and "Hark the Angels Sing” were sung by the group. Mrs. Benoit Johnson gave a lesson cn “The Christmas Story.”, Miss Janice Ray sang a solo entitled "Go Tell it on the Mountains.” Articles from the Methodist Women's pamphlet were read by Mrs. Leland Ray. Following their business meeting a gift exchange was held and refreshments, served to 17 members and five children by the hostesses, Mrs. Ned Ray, Mrs. "Charles Morrison and Mrs. Charles Arnold. Mrs. Frank Myers was a guest. ORGAN, PIANO RECITAL PRESENTED BY PUPILS The home of Mrs. Oscar Geisel was attractively decorated in keeping with the Christmas season to provide the background for an organ and piano recital by her students Saturday afternoon, December 14. Students participating were: Lora Jane and Neal Adler, Robby and John Rich. Jacque and Steve Braun t Joyce, Lee Ann and Paul Rbed, Jan'Tiluhm, Julia and Joel Hauk, Carla and Angela Mitchel, Beth Arnold, Kathy and Debbie Barger, Kem Elder, Tyler Rupert, Elaine Witte, Gretchen Leyse, Linda Henschen, Trella Mann, Cheryl Blerly. Mark and Tim Steury, David Kukelhan, Ronnie and Connie High. Beth Mann, Rhonda and Connie Arnold, Barbara Zimmerman, Karleen and Pamela Nussbaum, and Linda Rich. The Faithful Workers and the Brotherhood classes of the Union i Chapel EUB Church have cancelled the Christmas Fellowship meeting for tonight... The Order of Eastern Star, Decatur chapter No. 127 will have their meeting at the Masonic Hall Thursday at 7:30 p.m. 50 BEAUT IEU L CHRISTMAS CARDS for Only SI.OO. KOHNE DRUGSTORE. 279 T * Tree Trims * Beco Lighted • Figures * Styrofoam Novelties Myers Florist 903 N. 13th

■■■— ■1.1.1.1. ■ FIRST METHODIST CHURCH W. Monroe at Fifth Street Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 22nd 8:30 a. m.—First Worship Service, the Chapel 9:30 a. m.—Sunday School j ' 10:30 a. m.—Second Worship Service Worship as a family at 8:30 or 10:30* The Dulcet Choir and Chancel Choir Will Sing at the 10:30 Service. Parents and Children will sing, with the Choirs, the great Christmas Hymns. *• Without a Church Home? We Invito You! Christmas Eve, 11:00-12:00 o'clock, Candlelight Service. Hubert Zerkel, Jr. A. C. Underwood Sunday School Superintendent Pastor

i POT-LUCK DINNER | IS HELD BY CIRCLE The Rutland Naomi Circle ■ of the “*-Zk>rr_United Church pT i Christ met in the church recreation rooms for a delicious chicken pot-luck dinner. _ The tables were beautiful with their decrations of holiday colors and seasonal motifs, with Credit going to the committee. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Beineke, Mrs. Clara Meyers, Mrs. Fay Mutschler, Mrs. Ida Stapler, Mrs. Carl Adler. The leader of the program was Mrs. Ed Miller, and the opening song “O Come All Ye Faithful.” A duet was sung by Rev. and Mrs. William Feller entitled “I Came to my Heart, Lord Jesus,” and the group sang ‘‘Silent Night.” The Christmas story and the prayer were given by Ina Miller, and Mrs. Bonnie Johnson read two poems. "Old Fashioned Ones Where Best” and Things We Never Forgot.” Mrs. Esther Hunter read a poem “Christmas is Remembering.” Mrs. Lucy Elzey read a poem, “A String of Blue Beads.” Group songs include “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Mrs. Ermal Johnson was remembered with a food shower at this Christmas time. Seventeen members were present and two guests. The sick committee reported 33 sick calls, and the social committee made a report of 37 calls. At the close of the meeting the members joined hands in a complete circle and prayed the Mizpah ' CHRISTMAS PROGRAM BY SOUTHEAST PTA The annual Christmas program of the PTA of Southeast elementary school was held December 17. The invocation was given bv Clarence Stapleton, and Cub Scout Don Johnson led the pledge to the flag. ... . The following program was given by the school children: “Santa Wakes Up” — Grade IC. “Our Christmas Greetings to You” — Grade 2C. “What is Christmas?” — Grade 3C. “Arabian Dance from the Nutcracker Suite” — Tchaikowsky— Grades 4C and SC. “Carols of the Races”—Grades 4C and SC. “Little Mule” — French Folk Carol — Grade 4C and SC. “O Come, All Ye Faithful” — Grade 6C. - “Joy to the World” — Grade 6C. “Pablo, the Reindeer” — Grade feC. ,v . • “One Little Candle” — Grade 6C. Grade 4 and 5 were directed by Clint Reed and grade 6 was directed by Miss Helen Haubold. Following the program the parents were invited to visit the classrooms and view the decorations by the teachers and children. The hospitality committee served refreshments. January 9 will be the next meeting of the PTA and a very interesting program has been planned. i * : The Peony Promenaders of Van ; Wert, Ohio will have a square dance Saturday evening, from 8 " until 11 at the junior fair building at the fairgrounds. The caller will be Elmer Looser of Del- ? phos. ■ ■ 1 Girl Scouts *1 Troop 39A Girl Scout troop 39A met Mon§day after school. We had our ® Christmas party and Mrs. Collier 4 taught us one game. Then we went into patrols and took dues and attendance and later went in the « country and saw a Chrsitmas tree, came back and played more games. . After the games were over we had our Christmas treats. The neeting was then adjourned. ■ Brenda Odle, scribe. K .

CHRISTMAS DINNER IS HELD BY CLUB ■* The annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange of the Decatur Home Demonstration club was held at twevle o’clock noon at the C. L. of C. hall. The dinner was served at long tables decorated with holly, candles, and small Christmas trees by the ladies of the C. L. of C. Mrs. Bert Haley said grace at dinner. Mrs. Ralph E. Roop, president, presided over the meet- > ing and led in repeating the club collect. Mrs. Amandus Zelt was devotion leader and read the Christmas story from St. Luke. The club song was sung and Mrs. Melvin Hanni, music chairman, read the history of the song of the month, and led in singing it. It was written by Dr. Morrison and was the first Christmas carol ever written, and was entitled. “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” The “Happy Birthday” song was sung to Mrs. Ralph E. Roop. The by-laws of the club were read by Mrs. Bert Haley. Thirtytwo members answered roll* call by “How I Found Out About Santa Claus.” Mrs. Roop read the poem “The Joy of Little Things” and “Christmas Pudding.” Mrs. Hanni led in singing Christmas carols and Mrs. Roop was pianist. Mrs. Walter Lister gave a reading “A Sales Girl’s Visit from Santa Claus.” The gift exchange was held and cheer sisters for 1963 were revealed ancL'each presented with a giftMrs. Little was a guest of the club, and hostesses were Mrs. J. E. Anderson, Mrs. John Beery, Mrs. Melvin Hanni, Mrs. Ralph E. Roop and Mrs. Ernie Johnson. —v — Versatile Top Printed Pattern 9 s ?z?s try "UTazh Extra-easy apron or tunic top—smart for work, comfortable for casual wear! Whip it up in several colors to pop over dresses, skirts, slacks. Printed Pattern 9089: Half Sizes 12%, 14%, 16%, 18% 20%, 22%, 24%. Size 16% takes 2% yards 35inch fabric. FIFTY 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 StNew York 11, N. Y. Print plainly. Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. CLIP COUPON FOR 50c FREE PATTERN in big, new Fall-win-ter Pattern Catalog, just out! 354 design ideas. Send 50c for Catalog. If you nave something to sell or trade — use,, the Democrat Want nds — they get 810 results

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT PRESENTED FOR PTA A Christmas concert was presented for the December PTA meeting at the Adams Central school auditorium Tuesday at sev-en-thirty o’clock. The following program was enjoyed: Christmas Hymn—Arr. Jungst Sleep, Holy Child—Arr. Parry My Master—Harry Simeone Rudolph, The Red-Nosed. Reindeer—Marks, junior high school choir, Walter Henkel, director. Christmas Again — Czechoslovakian Folksong Angels We Have Heard oil High —FTench Carol „ . Welcome to the New Year —Vlrv gil Thomson, 6th grade chorus, Mrs. Dorothy FTihrman, director. Now is the Caroling Season — Priesing While the Shepherds were Watching—Williams And The Glory of the Lord — Handel What Child is This?—English Carol Ding Dong Merrily On High — Candlyn Ring Those Christmas Bells — Fisher-Levene We Wish You A Merry Christmas—Gearhart, high school choir, Darrell L. Gerig, director. ROOT TOWNSHIP CLUB HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Root township Home Demonstration club met at the home of Mrs. Fred Kumbel for their annual Christmas party. Twenty members enjoyed the delicious pot-luck dinner which was served. J The president, Mrs. Fred Kunkel, opened the meeting with the club creed. Mrs. Ralph Rice gave the song of the month and its history, “It Came upon a Midnight Clear,” which was sung by all members. Mrs. Robert DeLong gave the devotions, Mis. Robert Johnson asked for roll call and was answered by each one present relating “How I Found out About Santa Claus.” Mrs. James Moses gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Ralph Rice led the group in singing Christmas carols, after which a gift exchange was held. Games were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Sherman Kunkel. The door prize was won by Mrs. Lee Fleming. Hostesses were Mrs. Fred Kunkel, Mrs. Leo King, Sr., Mrs. Archie Susdorf and Mrs. John Magley. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Milton Swearingen left this morning for Deerfield Beach, Fla., to spend the holidays with Swearingen’s sister, and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGahey. Miss Eleanor Pumphrey will fly to Sarasota, Fla., to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pumphrey, who are spending the winter months in the south. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Deitsch, of 321 Limberlost Trail, are planning on leaving for Wurt Smith Air Force Base, Michigan, for a week’s Christmas visit with their daughter and family, Capt. and Mrs. Fred Loemker and daughters Amy and Nancy. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Walter and Dorothy BleekeReiter, Decatur route 5, are the parents of a baby girl, weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz., born at 11:29 a. m. today. " It you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results

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LIVE AND LEARN CLUB HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARTY - The Live and Learn Home Demonstration club met Wednesday for their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Chalmer Barkley. The home was beautifully decor- 1 ated with holiday motifs. The cohostesses were Mrs. Roll and Gilliom and Miss Erma Rabbitt.X After a delicious carry-in dinner, Mrs. Ivan Barkley, dent, had charge bf the business meeting which was opened by the creed. The history of the song of the month “It Came upon the Midnight Clear,” was given by Mrs. Earl Chase, after which it was sung by the group. Mrs. Jack Gray had charge of the devotions and Mrs. Ivan Roth led the prayer. Mrs. Fred Marbach read the secretary’s report and had charge of the roll call, which was responded by members relating "How I Found Out About Santa Claus.” Mrs. Nellie Price and Mrs. Hugh Nidlinger had a perfect attendance the past year. Mrs. Hugh Nidlinger will have charge of the gifts for honorary members for the coming year. Mrs. Nellie Price announced that the hostess and co-hostess will be the devotional leaders next year for their month. “Looking Your Best” and “Fashions for All" will be given as a special lesson next year. 2 — Mis. Merle Kuhn, the county president, had charge of the installing of the officers and closed with the reading "Which are You.” The following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Nellie Price; vice president, Mrs. Donald Smith; secretary, Mrs. FYed Marbach; treasurer, Mrs. Glen Roughia; publicity chairman, Mrs.''Warren Nidlinger; leaders, Mrs. Rolland Gilliom and , Mrs. Leo Workinger; alternate leaders, Mrs. Archie Smitley and Mrs. Jack Gray; health and safety leader, Mrs. Hugh Nidlinger; citizenship, Mrs. Ivan Barkley, and song leader. Mrs. Earl Chase. Mrs. Emery Booth joined the club. Cheer sister names were drawn for the year 1964. The program committee, Mrs. Harry Lehrman and Mrs. Margie Shaffer, had charge of the following program: “The Christmas Story,” Mrs. Thurman Drew, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” sung by Mrs. Gladys Koos, Mrs. Donald Smith, Mrs. Earl Chase and Mrs. Rolland Gilliom. Mrs. Nellie Price gavp a reading “I Know Something Good About You.” The group sang “Hark The Herald Angels Sing.” A reading entitled “Others” wive given by Mrs. Chtflmer Barkley. The members poined in singing “Joy to the World.” Mrs. Ivan Barkley gave the reading “December.” The program was closed by the group singing “Silent Night.” " The program committee had charge of the gift exchange. The January meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ivan Barkley, with Mrs. Warren Nidlinger as the cohostess. . Hospital Admitted Marlene Noll, Pleasant Mills* Richard Rumple, Decatur; Lester Bradley Kortenber, Decatur. Dismissed . Mrs. Herman Phillips and baby boy, Geneva; Mrs. Sarah Liechty, Berne; Mrs. Jason Montgomery, Bryant; Mrs. Christine Werling, Decatur; Paul J. Daniels, Decatur; Mrs. Ronald Medaugh and baby girl, Wren, O.; George Hawkins, Decatur, transferred to Parkview. Tarnished Gilt Frames Clean tarnished gilt picture or mirror frames wi t h a cloth or sponge dampened with turpentine.

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Miss Kay Shatter Society Editor Calendar items tor each day's publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m (Saturday iTTSO) FRIDAY Faithful Workers and Brotherhood Classes, Union Chapel EUB Church, canceled. Psi Ote Trading Post, 1-4, Barbara Fuelling, Joan Bohnke; 6-9, Ann Arnold, Kay Burke. Faithful Followers. Mt. Tabor Church, Mrs. Charles Tumbleson, $1 gift exchange, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Children’s Christmas Party, American'Legion Home, 1:30 p.m. Peony Promenaders of Van Wert, Ohio, Square Dance, 8 to 11 at Junior Fair Building, (Fairgrounds). Order, of Rainbow for Girls, closed dance.. " Psi Ote Trading Post, 1-4, Rosemary Case, Leona Gentis. MONDAY Cootie Auxiliary, M. O. C. meeting, V. F. W. 8 p.m. THURSDAY Order of Eastern Star-Decatur Chapter No. 127, Masonic Hall, 7:30 p.mz: — Two Soldiers Convicted On Murder Charge EVREUX, France (UPI)—A U.S. Army court martial today found two Negro American soldiers guilty of the unpremeditated murder of a white U.S. airman in a barracks brawl here Sept. 6. A third defendant—a white soldier—was convicted of the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter in the same case. , The court then retired to consider sentences in the case arising from the death of Airman ,IC. Robert Padgett, 23, Woodlawn, Va., who died in si hospital shortly after the fight. TTie two Negro defendants are Pvt. Richard L. Parker Jr., 1 Eckman, W. Va., and Pfc. Edward Spears, New York. They faced a maximum penalty of | life imprisonment. ; The white defendant was Pfc. ! Allen L. Gernard, N#\y York, > Three years is the maximum penalty for involuntary man--1 slaughter. The military court was composed of six whites arid two Negroes. US. officials’ have denied French press reports that the brawl was the culmination of facial hostility between white and Negro servicemen and have attributed the fight to traditional interservice rivalry. The 1 defendants claim fight broke out after some airmen shouted racial insults at • ! New idea for Christmas! i GIFT-BOXED BIGELOW ' Scatter 95 Cecil ni| ll Indlvlduitly boied In hind- A j IMH (Old and black holiday carton, ft 1 Raid? to but undar tha Chrlitmat traa H | with no wrapping or tying choroal Here's thi year’s most di»- f I tinctive new gift Idea for the | home . . smartly designed, 1 ] drsmAtlcsllyeolored, fringed H scatter ruga from Bigelow, A ? America's oldest carpet man- K ufacturer. The rich plush pile jg is soft and silken to the touch, g yet it’s durable end practical toe, because It’s fully washable. A welcome gift to bring a daih of sophisticated decorative apice to any room in the home! Come in and see B the “Daisy Belle” and K "Visionary” patterns in a B wide range of colorations 1 g Niblick & Co. FOR SMART FASHIONS

Two Minor Wrecks i Here This Morning i The city police investigated two minor accidents that occurred within 11 minutes this morning. At 9 a.m. autos operated by 1 Elisha O. Merriman, 60, route 1, Monroe, and Theodore S. Hill, 35. of Oakridge Place, collided at the intersection of First and Jefferson streets. ' Hill was southbound on Fir s t street and as his auto neared the intersection, Merriman turned left off Jefferson and into the path of the Hill vehicle. Damages >vere estimated at SIOO to Morriman’s car and $75 to the Hill car. At 11 minutes' after 9 am. two cars backed into each other on Court St., in front of the post office building. - Charles H. Jr.. 41. of 521 S. 13th St., was backing Loin a parking space on the noith <te of Court, and George C. Thomas 62, route 1, Monroe, was backing from a space on the south side. The two autos backed into each other, and each received an estimated SSO damage. 0 T—* r 0 | Modern Etiquette | By Roberta Lee - I o o Q. I have been invited to a wedding and reception, and the bride says I may bring my boy friend with me. Should he send a gift, or would it be proper, for him to share the cost of mine? A. He is not expected to do cither of these. Q. My mother claims I'm supposed to ask my bridegroom’s sister to s«¥ve as a bridesmaid at my wedding. Correct? A. There is no obligation about this. The bride chooses whomever she wishes — her own sisters or her best friends. Os course, the choice of the bridegroom’s sister Is a nice gesture of friendship towards his family. them. A total of six soldiers were charged with Padgett’s murder. Pfc. Raymond Bost Jr., Pittsburgh, and Pfc. Robert Burrell, of Philadelphia, both ■ Negroes, were convicted by an r all-white court Nov. 9 and- senI tenced to 15 and 12 years, respectively, at hard labor in Leavenworth federal prison. A sixth defendant. Negro sol- ’ dier Franklin D. Waddell, 18. 1 Philadelphia, faces trial later. The prosecution charges that the defendants entered the Air Force barracks and launched an unprovoked attack with steel bunk supports, killing Padgett and injuring other airmea. $»• fj

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Only Minor Damage Is Caused By Fire The local 1 fire department was needed at the Frank Fisher home, 116 S. Ninth St., this morning to extinguish a small blaze. It was believed a heater became too hot, catching the wall near the The wall was damaged, but not seriously. The firemen were called at 9:05 a.m., and returned to the station 10 minutes later. W. 0. W. 0. PENNY PITCH •' BEItfS YOUR PEOIES IN ftSQ WE’LL SEND THEM IN FOR YOU BOWER Jewelry Store Authorized Artcarved i«-.i., I CANDY I jjj I g CHRISTMAS g BOX CANDY i | \ Turtles, Lady Wayne, DeMets cream*, and X 5 I assorted box candies, | nuts, creams. Light and dark chocolates. | All Pricesl ff See Our Show f Window for & % Beautiful Gifts. -q ■ - ■ - H I KOHNE DRUGSTORE I w