Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1963 — Page 3

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friendship villege CLUB MEETS THURSDAY The Friendship Village home demonstration club met Thursday in the St. Mary’s-Blue Creek conservation building for their Christmas meeting. The room was lovely decorated with pine boughs and Christmas ornaments. Mrs. Gary Workinger asked the blessing prior to the potluck dinner which was served to the guests. Following the dinner, the creed was repeated and the roll call was answered by 25 members, two guests and one child present. The guests were Mrs. Dorothy Rankin and Mrs. Winkler, who became members. Mrs. Merle Kuhn was in charge’of the installation of officers who are: president, Mrs. Charles Shoaf, vice president, Mrs. Lester Sipe; leaders, Mrs. Shelley and Mrs. Palmer Schwartz; alternate leadens, Mrs. Harry Workinger and Mrs. Leonard King; treasurer, Mrs. Glen Schaadt; health and safety leader,- Mrs. Paul Burkhart, citizenship leader, Miss Donelda Marchel; song leader, Mrs. Norris Riley; reporters, Mrs. Ronald Bryan and Mrs. Ivan Fox. A medley of Christmas isongs was played on the piano by Mrs. Don Raudenbush, followed by “Star of the Elast’’ by Mrs. Charles Shoaf and Donelda Marchel. The devotions were given by Mrs. Herman Hamrick and were from Luke 2: 1-20, followed by the group singing the Christmas carols, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Joy to the World,” “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing”. Miss Donelda Marchel gave a reading entitled “Christmas as Tradition” which was followed by several more carols among them were “t Came Upon a Midnight Clear” and “Silent Night.” The poem, “The Beauty of Christmas,” was read by Mrs. Carl Schug. The cheer sister gifts were distributed and new cheer sister names were drawn. The hostesses were Mrs. Oscar Young, and Mrs. Chester Bryan, assisted by Mrs. Ronald Bryan and Mrs. Harry Workinger. Mrs. Floyd Meyer, a hostess, could not be there because of illness. The group was dismissed by all singing, “We Wish you a Merry Christmas.” CHRISTMAS PARTY BY ROSARY’ SOCIETY » The Rosary Altar society met recently for their regular meetfcsf and Christmas party. Mrs. Elmo Miller conducted the business meeting and it was voted to make a contribution of $5 to the Good Fellows club, also a Christmas gift to the Sisters of St. Agnes. Msgr. Schmitt, Rev.. Usber and Rev. Fekete, who were guests at the meeting, were also printed with gifts. The St. Joseph’s junior Girl scout troop presented a Christmas variety program of songs, skits and musical selections on the piano, organ and bell lyre. Games W’ere played and many prizes were awarded. Lovely refreshments were then served at beautifully appointed tables by Mrs. Ed Faurote and her committee. ADAMS THEATER SUN. & MON. Continuous Sun. from 1:05 Fabulous Fun in COLOR! “SUMMER HOLIDAY” . Laurie Peters, Cliff Richard, & Gay Cast of Youngsters! ALSO — Shorts 25c -65 c —o_oj i— TONITE — “Twice Told Tales” VINCENT PRlCE—Scary - Color! Kid Mat. —lO Cartoons; Stooges.

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MONROE W. C. T. U. MEETS RECENTLY The Monroe W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Homer Winteregg recently. All present joined in ‘group singing’of “Silent Night” and devotions were, by Mrs. Ferdinand Martz, who also gave a meditation entitled "God says Goodbye to Son.” The prayer was z by Mrs. Otto Longenberger, -a poem “My Welcome Guest” by i Mrs. Mary Jane Fosnaugh, a j leaflet “Peace to the Highway” f by Mrs. Raymond Crist and “International Peace Garden,” was < given by Mrs. Robert Gage, and Miss Sonja Poorman sang a vocal ] solo. The organization decided to give a year’s subscription of the Union i Signal to a missionary abroad. Following the business meeting a gift exchange was enjoyed by ] all the ladies present, who then sang “Blest be the Tie.” The ladies also made Christmas favors ( for each patient at the Memorial 1 hospital and to shut-ins. the business and social hour, Mrs. Homer ' Winteregg ] clcsed the meeting with prayer. DECATUR GARDEN CLUB 1 HAS CHRISTMAS DINNER Twenty-one members of the Decatur Garden club met at the Fairway restaurant for their Christmas dinner which was served at 12:30. Prior to the dinner, the club collect and verse of the month was given in unison, followed by the prayer, which was given by Mrs. Clara Passwater. The tables were decorated yvith small Christmas trees and each guest’s place was marked with a small booklet “The Christmas Rose Legend.” Mrs. Bierly was program chairman, and she introduced Mrs. Don Lutes, who gave a talk on Christmas decorations one can make. In decorating, said Mrs. Lutes, “create your own imagination, in other words be your own creator.” Mrs. Marcia Smith gave a story “A Star Across the Tracks,” by Bess Aldrich. v The Olive Rebekah lodge, will hold their meeting Tuesday evening in the Red Men’s hall at 7:30 p. m. The Decatur Missionary church Friendship circle will meet at .4he.Borne of Mrs. Lloyd Reef at 7: o’block Friday. ■Die American Legion auxiliary will hold a social meeting Friday evening at 8 o’clock to be held in the Legion Hall. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM HELD BY LOIS CIRCLE “Glory to God — On Earth Peace” was the topic used by Mrs. Doyle Gehres in presenting the Christmas program for the Lois Circle of the Decatur E. U. B. church which met recently at the home of Mrs. Orval Fisher. Recorded Christmas music was played softly during a brief period of meditation. An article entitled “Candles for Christ” was read from the World Evangel by Mrs. Emma Barkley. A question and answer period concerning responsibilities for peace was held, and this portion of the program was closed with prayer by Mrs. Gehres. Mrs. Virgil Andrews, circle chairman, presided at the business meeting during which time it was voted to have the present officers serve .for the coming year. Mrs. Andrews gave each one of the ladies a small gift in appreciation for their, Cooperation in the past year. A poem entitled “Our i Savior” was read by Mrs. Orval ’ j Fisher. ; At hoon, six members of the circle enjoyed a luncheon at the I Palmer House in Berne. If you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want •ide — they get RIG results

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Miss Kay Shaffer Society Editor Calendar items for each day's publication must be phoned Id by 11 arn 'entnrAwy SATURDAY Children’s Christmas Party, American Legion Home, 1:30 p.m. Peony I?romenaders 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 Gas?, Leona Gentirfi MONDAY ” Cootie Auxiliary, M. O. C. meeting, V. F. W. 8 r>.m. TUESDAY Olive Rebekah lodge, Red Men’s Hall, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Order of Eastern Star-Decatur Chapter No. 127, Masonic Hall, 1 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY ( Decatur Missionary Church Fellowship Circle, Mrs. Lloyd Reef, 7:30 p.m. - American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Home, Social, 8 p.m. Hospital ' Admitted Mrs. Angela Pollock, Decatur; James Warthman, Bluffton. Dismissed Mrs. Gerald Durkin, Decatur; Master Bradley Kortenber, Decatur; Baby Gilbert Ortiz, HicksVille, O.; Mrs. Stanley Lehman and baby boy, Berne; John T. Schwartz, Berne; Mrs. Mervin Parrish and baby girl, Monroe; Mrs. Philip Mcßride and oaby boy, Preble. One Yard/Wonders Printed Pattern r yn\ I wV C* tyC px I CacU I We I I I I I Look! Blouse, skirt, vest — each take ONE YARD 54-inch fabric! Whip up this smart outfit for a few dollars in tweed, flannel, jersey. Printed Pattern 9298: Misses’ Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16. Vest, skirt, blo”cp- each 1 vard 54-inch 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 St., New 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. A PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT , A Fairway Gift Certificate of Any Amount for those who appreciate the finer things in life. They'll all enjoy a meal of incomparable pleasure and satisfaction. FAIRWAY RESTAURANT Hiways 27 - 33 - 224

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Births Mr. and Mrs. James Cleveland, Shaw Air Force Base, S'. C., are parents of a 7 lb., 6 oz. baby boy born at the base hospital Dec- I ember 20. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Somers of route 2, Decatur, are the maternal grandparents. ; At the Adams county memorial hospital: Robert and Louise N ?uenschwander Miller, route 1, Berne, i are parents of a baby girl born Friday at 7:17 p. m. The baby weighed 7 lbs. and 4 oz. < MESHBERGER EMPLOYES GUESTS OF COMPANY Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Fryback were hosts to the employes and wives of the Meshberger Bros. Stohe Corp, at the 10th annual Christmas dinner given at the Palmer House in Berne, Thursday evening. The tables, arranged by Miss Sprunger, assisted by Mrs. Lor- i ena L</iman, wc(re beautifully i decorated with potted poinsettia i plants, which were given to the 1 employees’ wives, white Christ- 1 mas trees and candles. After a ' dinner of chicken and steak, the Eels barbershop quartet from J Decatur, provided entertainment With their singing and wit. In recognition of twenty-five years of service with the corporation, the Frybacks presented a gold wrist watch to Victor McBarnes, an orchid to Mrs. McBarnes. Many contests and door prizes were awarded, after which the emplovees presented to Mr. and Mrs. Fryback, gift certificates from four restaurants. , Those in attendance in addition of the hosts were: Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong, James Armstrong, Rachel Burry, Mr. and Mrs. James Baughman, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Begley, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Beitler, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bergman, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Egly, Mr. and, Mrs. Arthur Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fennig, Lowell Gehm, Pat Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gephart, Charles Glendening, Robert Grimm, Shirley Ramseyer, Mr. and Mrs. tyilbert Heil, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hinchman, Mr. and Mrs. George Hindenlang, Mt and Mrs. Glen Hoffman, Mr. Mrs. Albert Keen, Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Dowell Ifer, Mr. and Kohn, Mr. and Mrs. James MasHerman Kelsey, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis King, Mr. and Mrs. Charles terson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Min- . nich, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Minnich, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Morgan, Victor Mcßarnes, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nevil, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Newland, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Charles Oswalt, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Patch, Freeman Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. Nile Reynolds, Elmer Roshm, Ruth Ann Smalley, Henry Schinnerer, Charlene Lenington, Mr. and Mrs. Claren Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, John Young, Alice Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Young, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Young, Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henk, Miss Anna Sprunger and Mrs. Lorena Lehman. Christmas Service At Baptist Church The morning service at the First Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m., will be a special Christmas service of dedication and candle lighting. Rev. Robert McQuaid will preach on the. subiect, “What God Always Wanted for Christmas.” The choir will present two anthems, “What Child Is This?” and “Room for Jesuis.” An invitation is expected to everyone to partici- * pate in this Christmas worship service. Escapes Injury One-Car Accident Edgar Adam Thieme, 47•yearold resident of a Decatur rural route, escaped injury in a onecar accident on the Piqua_road at 6:30 p. m. Friday. Thieme was southbound when he applied the brakes of the auto as he neared an intersection. The vehicle went out of control on the icy road and left the road and struck an I & M pole. The mishap occurred a mile north of Decatur. Thieme was not injured but approximately S2OO damage was suffered by his 1959 model car. Deputy sheriff Harold August investigated. , —j, — ■ * Candles * Centerpieces * Napkins Myers Florist 903 N. 13th

Locals Pvt. Wm. L. Beal of Fort Knox, Kentucky, the Misses Pat Beal and Sharon Tylisz of Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, arrived in Decatur tty spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Lawr-ence-Beal'and family. Miss Tylisz and Bill Beal will leave next week tor a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Tylisz of Michigan City. Jerry Baker, Jim and Jerry Heimann and Joe Geimer, all students at St. Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, arrived home to spend the Christmas vacation with their parents. Robert H. fj eet, has been admitted to Parkview hospital for observation and treatment. His room is 238. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ehinger and children will leave for Fort Wayne Sunday where they will enjoy the. annual family Christmas party given by Mrs. Carl Centlivre. Tuesday, Mrs. Centlivre will go to Bronson, .Mich., to spend the remaining holidays with her sister, Mrs. Veda Ors, and sister-in-law, Mrs. David Hensley. Miss Joyce Busick, an x-ray technician in Hermosa BeachjCalif., is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Busick, of Decatur, over the holidays. Mrs. Martha Heller left today for a visit over Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Van R. Grant, in Rensselaer. ' Slate Traffic Toll Highest Since 1941 By United Press International A two-car collision in Parke County which killed two persons today raised Indiana’s 1963 traffic toll to its highest yearly total since World War 11. However the -1,281 mark, 48 more than the 1,233 counted for the entire 12 months of last year, was still far below 'the alltime record of 1,478 persons killed on Hoosier roads in 1941. It was the highest highway death toll in Indiana since 1952 when the count reached 1,277. From practically the very beginning of 1963, the toll was higher than last year despite all-out police efforts to combat speedAirliner With 33 Is Landed Safely INDIANAPOLIS <UPI) — A 2-engine Lake Central Airline Convair carrying 33 passengers and a crew of three landed safely at Weir Cook Municipal Airport Friday night after reporting landing gear trouble. The plane, enroute from here to South Bend, recorted the difficulties as it approached South Bend. Airport officials said no landing attempt was made at South Bend because of slick runways, and the craft was ordered to return. Shrine Grid Game Reported Sellout SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) — All 60,000 seats in Kazan 'Stadium have been sold otit for the Dec. 28 East-West Shrine football game. The classic will be televised nationally over NBC with kickoff time at 4:30 p. m. EST. Forefeits Bond On Charge Os Speeding Virgil Springer, of Decatur, forfeited a $25 cash bond in Celina municipal court Friday for speeding. Two Selected As Residence Officers Teresa Buckley, 209 N. 16th St., and Barbara Johnson, 225 N. 9th St., both of Decatur, are among students elected as officers In residence halls at Indiana University. There are nine residence complexes on the I. U. campus for single'students, housing a total of 9,041 men and women. An additional complex will be ready in the fall with housing for another l, students. I. U.’s housing system originated in 1924 with the building of the first men’s housing unit, and is now one of the largest in the country. Miss Buckley was elected secretary-treasurer, and Miss Johnson is on the cultural committee, both of their housing units. Investigate Minor Accident In Ohio . The Van Wert county sheriff’s office investigated a minor, cident in Willshire, 0., at 6:30 p. m. Thursday when an auto operated by Larry Wayne Sprunger, of route one, Monroe, collided with a parked car owned by Richard E. Felver, 47, Willshire. No one was hurt. If you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

S2sjj< t. ■ ■ - ■■ s jH&w b MANY RESIDENT'S OF THE county home were entertained Friday evening by a bus ride through the city and a coffee and cookie session at Gerber's Super Dollar Market Some 20 residents of the home were taken on a bus ride through the city to’obse’rve the many Christmas decorations, and then spent an enjoyable time at the market, where they were served coffee and cookies. Several members of the Gray Ladies organization accompanied the people on the tour and served the refreshments.—(Photo by MacLean'

ing and careless driving. The first weekend traffic deaths in the state were MarXjuls Burris, 53, Wapella, 111., and Jesse Daniel. 73, Rockville. Burris was killed outright Friday night when a car was rammed broadside by one driven by Daniel on U.S. 36 east of Rockville. Daniel died early today in a hospital. Police said Daniel was apparently driving on the wrong side of the road. The other car, driven by William Leach. 32, Decatur, 111., who was critically injured, slid into Daniel’s car when Leach tried to brake. Sew It in a Day Printed Pattern x'**’ /jir / ■ J Ai 91/ I > ' \ J v zI 1 I NF ■T. J WL I r 9364 TnT | SIZES I I 10—20. I Inj TILvTTvm Simplest to sew. and simply marvelous — it’s the fashionable, fit-as-you-will shift dress. Sew it in air-weight jersey, silk, broadcloth in a day or less. No waist seams. Sizes 10, 12. 14, 16, 18. 20. YardPrinted Pattern 9364: Misses’ ages in pattern 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 S‘-.’ New 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-te: Pattern Catalog, just out! 354 design ideas. Send 50c for Catalog. jew 'IGPCANTIMURY UNO MM 00 Allo from HOO to HOOO Hing anlargad to show 4otall BOWER! . | JEWELRY STORE | t 8 Aartiorlwd AftCWd Jewator |

Burris' wife, Bessie. 54, and daughter Frances, 30; both were critically "injured. Four other deaths were counted Friday before the weekend period began, two of them in separate car-train collisions. Carl Hardy Jr., 32, Royal Center, was killed at a crossing about 10 miles north of transport when a Pennsylvania Railroad,passenger train hit nis car at high speed. No. injuries were reported on the twain. Lt. Texas O. Minter of the Griffith Police Department was

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killed earlier when his car hit a Grand Trunk Railroad passenger train at a crossing near his hometown. Police said he tried to stop but his car skidded add then rammed into the second unit of the train. Furl Fleetwood, 55, Bloomington, was, killed when a car that ran off Indiana 46 west of Nashville crashed into a guard rail. Mrs. Justine Bales, 54, Lima, Ohio, died shortly after a car driven by her husband was hit by another auto on U.S. 30 in Allen County.