Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 306, Decatur, Adams County, 30 December 1963 — Page 3

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1963

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The Zion Lutheran church was the scene of a double, ring wedding ceremony Saturday evening. The Rev. Richard Ludwig officiated to join in fnarriage Miss Ann Lucille Arnold and Robert Neal « Thorn. The altar was adorned with altar vases of white pompoms, candle holders with white candles lined the s aisle, and Christmas trees with red ornaments completed the decoration. Wedding music was provided by Don Bieberich, organist, who used selections including ‘‘Wedding Prayer,” “Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” ' Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride appeared in a chapel length gown of satin faille,

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in an empire style. The bodice was fashioned., with beading trim, elbow length sleeves and a scoop neckline. The gown was accented with an empire ‘line chapel train. The bride carried an arrangement of white rose buds centered with a large white rose. Mrs. Russell Maker 41, sister of the groom, served as matron of honor and selected a red deluna taffeta sheath gown with floorlength overskirt. An open box held her mhline veil. She carried a snow ball arrangement of white pompoms and holly. Bridesmaids, dressed identical to the honor attendant, were the Misses Judy Brodbeck. Julia Ellsworth, and Taya Erekson. David Thorn stood as his brother’s best man with Tom Arnold, Steve Thorn and John Orr serving as groomsmen. For her son’s wedding, Mrs. Thorn was wearing an emerald green floor length gown with white accessories and a corsage of white poinsettias. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held in the parish hall w» it h approximately 250 guests attending. The threetiered wedding cake was decorated with white roses and topped with a floral arrangement. Serving at the reception were Miss Sue Haven, Hinsdale, Ill.; Miss Peggy Floyd, Fort Wayne; Miss Bert Wickens, Seymour, Miss Reta Sparks, New Albany; Miiss Cindy Gable,, Fort Wayne', and Miss Sue DeLong, Franklin. As an ensemble for their wedding trip to Tennessee the new

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Miss Kay Shaffer Society Editor Calendar Items for each days publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m h (Saturday tf?3o) MONDAY Our Lady of Victory Discussion Group, Mrs. Edward Gase, 7:30 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine Girls, Mrs. Vera Barber, 6:15 p.m. TUESDAY 1 Order of Rainbow for Girls, initiation practices, 9 a.m. Masonic Hall. Eagles Auxiliary, Eagles Hall, 8 p.m. St. Vincent DePaul society, C. L. of C. Hall, 2 p.m. Union Chapel Charity Circle, general meeting, 7:30 p.m. Order of Rainbow tor Girls, Masonic Hall, 6:45 p.m. Dorcas Circle of Bethany, E.U. B. church, Mrs. Fred McConnell, 7:30 p.m. Monroe Methodirst Woman’s Society, church basement, 7:25 p.m. FRIDAY Psi Oota Xi Trading Post. 1-4, Gwen Doan and Janey Allison; 6-9, Norma Moore and Jane Heller. SATURDAY .... Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Madeline Blackburn and Gild Elder. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Carl, Jr. and Susan Helmrick Elliott, route 2, became the parents of a 6 lb., 1 oz. baby boy Saturday at 11:50 a. m. Sunday at 6:24 a. m., a 7 Ib., 10 oz. baby girl was born to Gene and Florence Bienz Moser, 804 North Second street, Decatur. 14-Year-Old Girl Is Killed h Fire SCHERERVILLE, Ind. (UPI) —Linda Carol Bumpus, 14, was killed when flames trapped her inside her home and rescue attempts by her father failed although the rest of the family escaped. The body o’s Linda\ \a Jhigh school freshman, was fouiid by volunteer firemen beside a window in the trailer portion of the combination house trailer-frame structure dwelling. Her father, Albert Bumpus, 46, a steel worker, told authorities the blaze broke out before dawn Sunday, He tried to pull Linda through one of the trailer’s small windows^but failed. - His other two children and wife were treated for burns after he led them to safety. Sandra, 17, and John, 11, were admitted to Hammond’s St. Margaret’s Hospital. Bumpus and his wife, Jacqueline, 41, were treated and released. The cause of the fire was not determined. Volunteer firemen from nearby communities fought the blaze but were unable to save the small house about a mile south of here. Authorities said the family lost everything but what they wore. Mrs. Thorn was wearing a white A-line dress with black accessories. y The bride, eldest daughter of Kenneth Arnold, 126 Limberlost Trail, is a graduate of Decatur high school, attended Indiana University and Franklin College and is emp’oyed by the Indiana and Michigan Electric company, Fort Wayne. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris L. Thorn, route 3, New Albany, is a graduate of New Albany high school and will graduate from Franklin College in January. ’ The couple will temporarily make their home at 126 Limberlost Trail. If you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ids — they get BIG results.

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Miss Rita Agler, daughter of Mr.. Elmer Agler, route 2. Convoy, 0., and Leslie D. Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stewart, route 2, Ohio City, 0., were joined in marriage Sunday in a double ring ceremony at the Mentzel Methodist church. The Rev. Raymond Jewel, assisted by the Rev. Albert Straley and the Rve. William Myers, officiated. A white carpet graced the way to an altar bedecked with large bou? quets of white ’mums and red carnations. Mrs. Opal Bell, organist, played selections including “O Promise Me,” “I Love You Truly,” “Indian Love Call,” and vocalist Jerry Roth sang “Because” and “The Lord’s Prayer” to provide the wedding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, selected a gown of white satin. The bodice was fashioned with a portrait neckline and long tapered sleeves. Alencon lace edged the neckline and fitted waist. A three-tiered bow swept to a chapel length train. Her bouffant veil of. imported English illusion fell from a half hat of satin leaves studded with pearls. The bride carried an arrangement of red rose buds and white baby mums atop a white Bible. Mrs. Janice Wise, matron of honor, appeared in a street length dress of red velvet, featuring a portrait neckline, long sleeves, and a bell shaped skirt. Her headpiece consisted of a white fur pill box hat. She carried an arrangement of red poinsettias on a white fur muff. Mrs. Ann Pancake and Mrs. Ardith Howell served as bridesmatrons and were dressed identical to the honor attendant. 17 Indiana Senate Democrats Confer INDIANAPOLIS (UPD— Seventeen Indiana Senate Democrats met here Saturday to discuss party policy and, according to one senator, to sound out Senate Minority Marsh a 1 Kizer’s gunber¥S toriaL chances.. A statement released later by Kizer, of Plymouth, said the group- agreed to support abolition of the household goods tax, a comment that was met with an almost immediate rebuff from State Rep. Edward Madingef, R-Indianapqlis. One of the senators present who asked not. to be identified, said he felt the “m»in item of business” was to boost Kizer for the party’s 1964 gubernatorial nomination. He said Kizer Indicated at the end' of the meeting that, he would have some sort of announcement in the near future. A statement, issued, over Kizer’s signature following the meeting outlined the reason for the meeting, the first of several it said. • “We felt it important for the people of Indiana and the Democratic party to see to it that history does not repeat itself. One 1963 Legislature is enough for any state,” the statement said.

Al Pancake stood as best man, with Larry Wise and Clair Dugeon as groomsmen. Mrs. Agler, mother of the bride chose a crepe dress with satin trim and matching accessories. The groom’s mother-select-ed a beige two piece dress with brown accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of red roses. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held In the church basement. Centering the serving table was a five-tiered wedding cake accented with red roses. Miss Margaret Campbell, Mrs. Sharon Agler and Mrs. Leigh Ann Agler served at the reception. . ' . For a wedding trip to Florida the new Mrs. Stewart was wearing a light blue Thohair sheath. The bride is a graduate of Crestview high school? Convoy, and is employed at the Central Mutual Insurance company.. The groom, a graduate of Wren high school, is self-employed. 1 The couple will make their home on route 2. J3hio City, O.

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SOCIETY

COUPLE GIVEN SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Harlo Miller, route 5, Decatur. were pleasantly surprised Christmas Day with a 25th wedding anniverary dinner given be relatives at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. 1 Joseph Butler, also route 5. Many lovely gifts were presented and a banquet dinner was served. Guests present included Mrs. Albert Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Burke and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Burke, Kay ®nd Athen Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schwartz, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Isch, Tonh and Steve, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Butler, Christy and Jeffy, Marcus Brodbeck. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Brodbeck and Cathy’. Jill, Tim, John, and Phillip, all of Decatur. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Alspaugh, Peggy, Mark,' Terry, and Albert,« Rockford, O.; Mr. ahd Mrs. Jess Burke and Rene, Sturgis, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Verlan Miller and Mitch, Burr Oak. Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lebsack. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moore and Debbie and Beth Ann, Fort Wayne, and the honored Couple. / Sending gi/ts but unable to attend were Mr. aixi Mrs. Von Burke and Connie and Douglas, Burr Oak, Mich. r All officers and choir members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls are urged to attend ttje* practice initiation tJ be held at "the .Masonic Hall Tuesday at 9 a.m. Members are to note the change of meeting date. The Monroe Methodist Woman's Society will meet in the church basement Thursday at 7:25 p.m. If you have something to sell oi trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get Bid results

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Locals Holiday guests at She home of James B. Roop, route 3, were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Roop; Mr. and Mrs. William Roop and family, Toledo, O.; and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schooler and .family., Wabash. Holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bqsche were Dr. and M s. Henry E. Busche and daughter Patricia of Jacksonville. 111. Dr. Busche is director of music education at McMurray College. Jacksonville symphony orchestra and the Presbyterian church choir. Mrs. Busche is a teacher in the public school system. » Mrs. Harry Fritzinger has returned to her home after a .month’s stay in Jonesboro, Ai-k., with Mr. and Mrs. Diek Steele. Francis “Pat” Costello retired today after 39 years a- an employe of the De-atur post office Mrs. Esther;- Cook has retin-ned to her home in Cheyenne. Wyo., , after spending the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mis' Lester Cook and other friends and relatives. Hospital Mrs. Ned Bowman. Mrs. Billie Ashbrook, Decatur; Miss Esther Cox. Berne: Miss Patricia Hammond, Decatur; Baby Michelle Kurnsworth. Columbia City. Mrs. Andrew Sprunger, Berne. ‘ Dismissed Mrs. Walter Fiechtcr;-zCrai'-ville: Charles Miller. Mrs Rose Lankenau, ■ Mrs. Dannie Poling and baby girl. Darrell Deaton, Mrs. Dan Freeby and baby girl, Mrs, Arnold Gerke. Rev. Cary Knittie, Master James McCullough, Mrs, Gary Ringger and baby boy. Mrs. John Frankumd

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Two Autos Badly Damaged In Wreck Two autos wpre heavily damaged. one considered a total loss, in an accideht at 10:30 p.m. Saturday on county road 27%. - 1 The crash occurrred one-half mile north and six and one-half miles east of Berne, when autos operated by Rex Elgene Kuhn, 20, route 2, Rerne. and Raymond L. Biggs, route 2, Geneva, sideswiped each other. Snow was piled along both sides of the road and according -to the invrstieating officers the two vehicles did not have enough roonf to pass. Kuhn was northbound and his 1963 model car received nn estimated $750 damage. Biggs was-southbound and his 1951 model auto was listed as a t<Mal loss by depUt/sheriff Har-. old Atignst who investigated. Sunday Mishap In a 9:10 a.m. mishap Sunday on county road 30. a half mile north mid two , miles east of Decatur, two autos received onlyminor damage. An auto driven by James Leon Garwood. 17. route 5, Decatur, backed, out of a driveway apd epl Hided with a “car driven by Marilyn Eileen Sheehan, 39, of route 3, Decatur. Garwood’ backed out of the driveway hut was unable to pull . forward ns his vehicle was slipping on ice, and the Sheehan car. couldn’t stop in time on the ice a-ndy-struck the rear of the Gar- ’ w<4<xl car. Damages were’ estimated at $75 to the She'han car and SSO to the Garwood auto by deputy August. baby girl, Decatur; Mrs. David Anderson and baby girl Hoagland; Mrs. Claude Striker and baby boy, Berne: James Crozier, transferred to Lutheran; Mrs. Absolute Everhart, Monroe.