Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1963 — Page 3

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1963

SOCIETY

MISS SHARON BAKER HONORED AT SHOWER Miss Sharon Baker, December 28 bride-elect of Robert Walters, was the guest of honor at a bridal shower given Wednesday by Mrs, Eugene Baker. Upon arrival, Miss Baker was presented with a corsage. Games were played with prizes being won by Mrs. Smith Snively, Mrs. Harold Bohnke, Miss Ann Omlor, who inturn presented them to the guest of honor. The bride*' _ elect then opened her many, lovely gifts which were arranged on a table decorated in the Christmas tradition, using the bride’s bridal colors. Delicious refreshments were then served the honored guest and the Mesdames Dayton Swickard, Harold Baker, E. ’J. Gundrsum, Harold Bohnke, Charles Omlor, Ernest Fullenkamp, James Inskeep, Robert Frefby, Smith Snively, yid Miss Ann Omlor. Unable to attend but sending gifts were the Mesdames John Boch, Vernon Hill, Ronald Hoffman, Fred Baker, Jr. Arthur Baker, William Baker, Kenneth Angle, John Spaulding, Robert Anderson, and Roger Schuster.

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 Decatur, Indiana

' *•' .. . - ■ • Drycleaner Kelly DRY CLEANING 427 N. 9th St. Phone 3-3202 I

NOTICE WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th So that our employes may spend the Christmas holiday with their families. Sheets Furniture 1 ’. • ' 150-152 S. Second St. Phone 3-2602

STRICKLER FAMILY MEETS HERE SUNDAY The annual Strickler family Christmas get together was he'd Sunday at the Decatur Youth and Community Center with a carry-in dinner. Those enjoying the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Strickler, Miss Laura Strickler, a sister of Mr. Strickler, and the children of the Gilbert Stricklers’ Jjs follows: Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strickler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Strickler and daughter Vickie, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strickler and daughters, Debbie and Cindy, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Watkins, and daughter Angie and son Robin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strickler of' Payne, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Strickler and children Steve, Dianne, Scott and Jill, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Vian and children, Tami, Tr.ina and Brent, Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Dap Way mire and son Todd, Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Strick-' ler and daughter Shari, New Haven, Mr. and Mrs. John Walther, Jr. and son Johnny, Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fuller and Rev. and Mrs. Huston Bever and daughter Kathy and son Mark. The afternoon was spent in singing Christmas carols and later Sajta arrived and presided over the family gift exchange. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Anthony and Virginia Clauser Yoder, Berne, are parents of a baby girl bom Saturday at 6:32 p.m. The baby weighed 7 lbs. and 4 oz. A baby girl weighing 7 lbs. and 11 oz., was born Sunday at 12:27 a.m. to Joseph and Rosemary Ottenweller Gremaux, route 5, Decatur. Hoosier Killed In North Carolina Crash MIDDLESEX, N. C. (UPD— Charles D. Byrd, 27, Columbus, Ind., was killed Saturday when a car in which he was riding overturned and struck a tree four miles west of here.

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The altar of the First Mennonite church of Berne, adorned with candelabra and ferns and two baskets of white carnations, formed a lovely background for the wedding of Miss Rita Philippine Neuenschwander and Melvin Gorman Augsburger. Parents of the young couple are Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Neuenschwander, route 2, Geneva, and Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Augsburger, route 1, Geneva. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Gordon Neuenschwander, at seven-thirty o’clock December 14. A musicale preceded the ceremony, with Mrs. Sherman Stucky as organist, and vocalists were Mr. and Mrs. Don Myers. Musical selections included a solo by Don Myers, “Christian Wedding Song,” and an organ solo by Mrs. Stucky. A duet “The Lord is My Shepherd,” wa§ sung by Mr. and Mrs. Myers. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a gown of white peau satin, scooped neckline and elbow length sleeves. A. beaded cumberband accented her full gathered skirt falling to a flowing chapel train. Her veil was of pure silk bouffant bridal illusion topped by a crystal crown. She carried red and white roses. Her maid of honor was her sister, Elsie Neuenschwander and Veda Sfnith, a friend, was bridesmaid. Their gowns were rouge velveteen, ballerina length, and a bow accented their modified skirts. They wore white maribou hats and carried a cascade of peppermint carnations. The groom selected friends for his attendants, the best man was Tom Myers and the groomsman was Calvin Morgan. Ushers were Lynn and Steven Neuenschwander, brothers of the bride, and Leonard Augsburger, brother of the groom, and Dick Hanni, friend of the groom. The bride’s mother wore green wool sheath with black and white accessories and the groom’s mother was attired in a brown suit with brown accessories. Both mothers wore corshges of peppermint carnations.

The bride is a graduate of Geneva high school of 1962 and is em--ployed at C. T. S. of Berne. The groom is also a graduate of Geneva high school of the same year

Notice To Our Customers! WE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th TO GIVE OUR EMPLOYES A LONGER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Bower Jewelry Store Avlhvln. A r t Carved ■■ -

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and i§ employed at the Home DairyJproductif. 'lnc., of Berne. i Following the wedding ceremony a reception was held at the > patio of the First Mennonite church. Serving the guests were Mrs. Lynn Neuenschwander, Miss : ‘Betty Kirchhofer, Miss Augsburger, Miss Jean Augsburger, Mns. , Darrell Hendricks and Miss Don- - na Amstuts. * For an unannounced trip the r new bride wore a blue mohair t sheath with black accessories and the corsage from her bridal bou- - quet. They will make their home r on route 2, Geneva. rr • > Hospital ,„ Admitted Mrs. Clara Worden, Decatur; Robert Carey Knittie, Decatur ;& Mrs. Frank Morrison. Decatu»;<. Mrs. Absolom Everhart, Monroe; Doyle Collier, Decatur, and Miss Nancy QShaughnessey, Decatur. Dismissed Allan Rydell, Decatur; Miss Marlene Noll, Pleasant 7 Mills; Tony Bonfiglio, Decatur; Mrs. Albert Beer. Berne: Miss Angela Pollock, Decatur: Master James Warthman, Bluffton; Mrs. Ben Colter and baby girl, Decatur; ■ Mrs. Charles Patterson and baby [ girl, Berne; Miss Rita Bowen, Monroeville, Mrs. Wm. Butler, Decatur; Leo Engle, Mfenroe; Richard .Rumple, Decatur; Walter Baker. Willshire, O.; Mrs. Walter baby girl, DecsSur; Mrs. ‘Noble Reynolds, Dei catur; Mrs. Jose Montalvo and ‘ baby daughter, Decatur; Mrs. Wilbur Petrie, Decatur and Mrs. I Bill Bauman and baby girl, Decatur. i Veteran Railroad Conductor Killed TUSCOLA, 111., (UPD —A. C. Koger, 55, Indianapolis, a conductor for the Baltimore & 0hi0.., Railroad, was killed Sunday, when he tripped and struck his while stepping off a train. ■ Koger, an employe of the jailroad 22 years, was a conductor the past 15 years.

Locals This evening, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lillich will entertain with a family party and gift exchange for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Isch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Isch and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Isch and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Isch and Junior Isch. Steve Sheets, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sheets, left' for North Holland Sunday morning where he will spend several days with Ted Kleinheiz, son or Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kleinhenz. George Hawkihs, of 122 N. 15th street, underwent surgery for a brain tumor at Parkview memorial, hospital this afternoon; at 1 p.m. The tumor was discovered last week when he fainted at w'ork. J Mrs. Ann JLehman will have her traditional family Christmas dinner for Mrs. Eddie Henderson .Shelburh;. and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Isch and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Strickler and family. John F, Rosier, teacher in the Adams Central high school, was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic hospital Sunday, where he was ta have abdominal surgery today. The hospital is located at Euclid Avenue and East 93rd street. The Donald Norquest family had Christmas dinner Sunday with their daughter, Carol, and son-in-law, John R. Dugan and new grandson, Michael. The Dugans live in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Owens and daughter Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lybarger and daughters. Shawn and Lori of Cheyenne, Wyo., are in Decatur to spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Mrs. Frank Morrison, 504 South Fifth street, suffered a heart attack Sunday evening and is in the Adams county memorial hospital. Her room number is 330.

MONMOUTH FHA HAS CHRISTMAS MEETNG The Monmouth chapter of the FHA held their Christmas meeting recently at the home of Cynthia Boerger. The group first arrived at the Monmouth high school at 6:15 to go caroling at the North Adams community banquet, Adams County'farm home, Adams countv memorial hospital and several other places. Following the caroling the members then went to the Boerger home for a gift exchange qn<j refreshments which were tested by the hostesses, Cynthia Boerger, Kristine Fuelling and Karen Fuelling. The Women of the Moose will have a meeting Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at the Moose home. A story hour will be held at the public library Saturday afternoon at one-thirty o’clock. Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Miss Kay Shaffer ‘ Society Editor Calendar items for each day's publication must be phoned in by 11 a.rr S?3o> MONDAY 4 Cootie Auxiliary, M. O. C. meeting, V. F. W. B'p.m. ' i TUESDAY Olive Rebekah lodge, Red Men’s Hall, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY t Order of Eastern Star-Decatur 'Chapter No. 127, Masonic Hall, 7:30 p.m. n Women of the Moose, Moose Home, 8 p. m. FRIDAY Decatur Missionary Church Fellowship Circle, Mrs. Lloyd Reef, 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Home, Social, 8 p.m. SATURDAY story Hour, Public Library, 1:30 p. m. If you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Vanhorn and children. Kevin, Ke m and Kenda, Mr. and Mrs. David Vanhorn and Mr. and Mrs. Harolja Vanhorn will motor to Cromw® where they will spend Christm® with Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Vai? horn. The traditional family dinner will be served the guests. Friends here have received word that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knapp, former well known Decatur residents, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Christmas Day at the home of their daughter in Shrewbury, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Erp and Mrs. Grace Erp spend the weekend in Indianapolis with Mr. and * Mrs. Otis Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sheets arid son David will leave Tuesday for Lafayette, where they will spend Christmas With their son and brother, Jim and family. A family gathering was held at the Earl Harmon home Sunday with a dinner served to the fol-_ lowing guests: Mr. and Mrs. Noah Egly Mr. and Mrs. Arthur* 1 " Moeschberger and family. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Moeschberger. and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harmon and family. Following the dinner they enjoyed their family Christmas gift exchange. Miss Linda Brodbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brodbeck, 1521 W. Monroe street, celebrated her 18th birthday on the 6th of December. December 14 was the day Miss Sandra Mendez celebrated hyr 16th birthday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mendez, 716 North 12th street. Among the college students who

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arived home from their studies are Zane Zwick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Zwick and Steve Jacobs. son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jacobs. Both young men attend Valparaiso University. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Mo. sehberger and family will spend Christmas day in Bluffton with her pa-dnts, Mr. and Mrs. Marion R. Miller. . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds - and sons Steve and Gregg from Jacksonville, Texas, spent Sunday'” afternoon at the home of Mr. and

WE WILL REMAIN CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th To Give Our Employes An Extended Christmas Vacation TEEN TOGS 121 N. SECOND ST.

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Mrs. Pete Reynolds, The Robert Reynolds then motored to Kendallville where -the Christmas holidays will ba. spent with her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moeschberger and family will motor to C - iCinnati, where they will spend thd. weekend with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Clem Kortenber b ft Sunday morning where they .will sped the next ten days with, Ithgir daughter and family. Dr. ”;and Mia. Robert F. Underwood, East Alton, 111.