Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 18 February 1964 — Page 3

-TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1964

SOCIETY

SHAKESPEARE CLUB HEARS BEAUTY HINTS The Shakespeare club met recently at the home of Mrs. Milo Black. 7 i Mrs. Louis Jacobs gave some “timely” beauty hints from some old "receipts” as she discussed "Beauty Culture Through the Ages.” The members were told that there are evidences of elaborate hair fashions as early as 2800 B. C. Both men and women have used cosmetics for various reasons; • health, cremonies, beauty, etc., for many centuries. Mrs. Jacobs also told of some interesting "beauty aids” used by the natives of some of the more primitive African and Polynesian nations. She closed her talk with a display of recent cosmetics. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Frank Braun, February 26. MT. PLEASANT WSCB HOLDS RECENT MEETING The Mount Pleasant W. S. C. S. met recently in the church basement. Mrs. William Fifer, president, presided over the meeting. Hie meeting was opened by silent prayer and then the group united in the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Leo King, Sr., gave the devotions, and Mrs. Harien Shaffer had charge of the lesson. The group sang, “Take Time to be Holy.’’ The secretary’s and treasurer's reports were read and approved. Seventeen members answered roll call. There were fifteen sick cards sent and eleven sick calls made during the month. Three flowers were sent. Mrs. William Susdorf read a report from the district treasurer. Mrs. Florence Susdorf gave a report from the district promotion secretary. The society voted to increase its pledge to missions this year. They also voted to give fifteen dollars each to Maxine Coleman and Nancy Neuman, who are missionaries. Mrs. Vella Teeple and Mrs. Helen Singleton were appointed to purchase a new King James Bible for the new communion table. The society adopted a family to help this year. A special drive will be made to collect things for this family <jne week before Easter. Mrs. Don Shaffer, the hostess, served lunch to seventeen members. The hostess for the March meeting wi 11 be Mrs. William Susdorf. r : The Shakespeare club will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Braun February 26. Members please note the change as the meeting was scheduled at Mrs. Fred Bell’s home. Trade in a good town — Decatur. YOU MAYBE ONE ___ of the 3,000,000 Americans alive today who would have been dead if the nation's mortality rate had remained at the 1937 level. Life expectancy h«s in—ca-'-d from 62.9 years in 1940 to over 70 years today. The average citizen spe"'’*? about sls.per year for pre- , — or about 4 ,(gjnts per day. You can’t put a pri~e tag on health. Have Your Presfrip»?»-:s Filled At KO H N E Drug Store

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HUSBANDS GUESTS AT SWEETHEART DINNER The ladies of the O. N. O. home demonstration club entertained their husbands with a sweetheart dinner at the Fairway restaurant February 15. A delicious family style dinner was served on beautifully decorated tables. Favors were placed behind each plate, and they consisted of miniature sweetheart mailboxes placed on a large red and white heart decorated with a nut cup and red net. After the supper the group was invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bieberich, where a barbershop quartet called the “Eels” entertained the group. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing hearts and visiting. Hie basement of the Bieberich home was gaily decorated with red and white crepe paper, hearts and cupids. Cookies, candy, and coffee were served by Mrs. Herman Durr and Mrs. Fred Bieberich, the committee in charge of the evening. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Don Jeffrey, Mrs. Willis' Bulmahn, Paul Busse, Jr., and Willard Fawbush. MRS. ALTON CORSON HEADS EASTERN TAR Mrs. Alton Corson was recently elected worthy matron of Decatur chapter 127 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband was elected to serve as worthy patron. Other officers elected were associate matron, Mrs. Francis Howard; associate patron, Gerald Light; secretary, Mrs. Howard Eley; treasurer, Mrs. Frank Bohnke: conductress, Mrs. Niland Ochsenrider; and associate conductress, Mrs. Gerald Light. The above officers and those Mrs. Corson will appoint to complete her corps of officers will be installed March 28. BUSINESS MEETING BY LEGION AUXILIARY Hie auxiliary to the American Legion Post 43 held their monthly business meeting Friday evening. Mrs. Walter Walchle, unit president, presided. The usual opening ceremony was observed. Mrs. Frank Bohnke had charge of the devotions, after which the unit joined in singing one stanza of the national anthem A short* period of silence was held in memory of the country’s honored dead. The members joined the president in giving the pledge of allegiance and reciting the preamble to the constitution of the American Legion auxiliary. Mrs. Clara Bauer read the roll call of officers and the minutes of the previous meeting. A complete financial report was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Ralph E. Roop. February is Americanism month, symbolizing the memory of the great American patriots, and the birthright which Abraham Lincoln and George Washington have bequeathed. It also symbolizes the privilege of Jivihjt in this country where freedom <S speech, thought, and worship still prevail. Mrs. Frank Bohnke, chaplain, reported that flowers and cards were sent to the sick and bereaved. Communications on local, state and national were read by the secretary. A dinner will be held March 7 at the Legion home from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. This will be served by the auxiliary members in observance of the 45th anniversary of the American Legion. Mrs. Frank Crist, music chairman, gave the history of the sc|? of the month, “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Julia Ward Howe, the author of this stirring war song, was bom. in New York, May 27, 1819, and was married to Dr. S. G. Howe in 1843. Mrs. Crist led the members in singing, “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” In closing, the group aarig “America.” ; _ The colors were retired and the meeting adjourned by the president The Caliente home demonstration club will meet at the Decatur fire station Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 , Mrs. Connie Mitchel 1 Society Editor Calendar Items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30) TUESDAY Phoebe Bible class, guest night and carry in supper, United Church of Christ, 6:15 p.m. Sunbeam Garden club, Mrs. Walter Kruetzman, 7:30 p.m. Church Mother’s study club, special meeting, Church of God, 8 p.m. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Mrs. Louis Krueckeberg, 7:30 p.m. Pleasant Mills Methodist church W. S. C. S„ 7:30 p.m., Mrs. Lawrence Hart. * 39ers club, carry in dinner, Community Center, 6:30 p.m . Eta Tau Sigma, Mrs. Dick Arnold, 8 p.m. Baptist W. M. S., Mrs. Harold Baughn, 7:30 p.m. Pocahontas Lodge, Red Men hall, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Historical club, Mrs. Charles Kent, 2 p.m. THURSDAY Order, of Rainbow for Girls, Masonic Hall, 6:45 p.m. Women of Moose, Moose Home 8 p.m. Decatur home demonstration club, C. L. of C. hall, 1:30 p.m. Caliente home demonstration club, Decatur Fire station, 7:30 p.m. , Bible class, Decatur E. U. B. church, Trinity, 7:30 p.m., Fel-' lowship hall. Adams County Nurses Association, 7:30 p.m., American Legion. Loig Circle, Decatur E. U. B. Church, Mrs. Doris Johnson, 9 a.m. Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Joan Bohnke and Marvene Buuck; 6-9, Kae Grimm and Carolyn Brown. Friendship Village home demonstration club, 1 p.m., St. Mary’s — Blue Creek conservation building. FRIDAY Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Jeanne Knape and Gwen Doan; 6-9, Jane Heller and Madeline Blackburn. SATURDAY De Molay, Masonic lodge, Initiation, 2:30 p.m., banquet, 5:30 p.m., public evening program, 7:30 p.m. Adams Central P. T. A. chili and oyster stew supper, school cafeteria, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Barbara Osterman and Jane Reed. MONDAY Cootie Auxiliary, 8 p.m., Post home. Research Club, Mrs. Clarence Ziner, 2 p.m. Queen of Peace Discussion Group, Mrs. Cyril Heimann, 8 P-m. . D. A. V. Auxiliary, D. A. V. hall, 7:30 p.m, social Pleasant' Mills Community Organization, P. M. H. S. gym, 7:30 p.m. Cootie Auxiliary, V. F. W. Post Home, 8 p.m. . _ Pythian Sisters, 7:30 p.m. after temple, Moose Home, hostesses, Mrs. Lawrence x ßoop and Mrs. Adam KUpowich. BAPTIST LADIES OF PLEASANT MILLS MEET The ladies of the Pleasant Mills Baptist church, met recently at the home of Mrs. Treva Mihm, in the regular W. M. S. circle. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Lowell Noll. After group singing, Mrs. James Halberstadt, Sr., gave devotions using the subject, "Instant in Prayer.” Roll call was answered by naming a favorite song. Business was conducted by the president. The cook book will soon be ready for the publisher. The history of the book of the month, “Revelations,” was given by Mrs. James Halberstadt, „Sr. Toe packet lesson was given by ■Mrs. Ed Melching and Mrs. Ben McCullough. Hie hostess was assisted in serving delicious refreshments by her daughter, Rozella. The meeting closed by forming a hand clasp circle and repeating the Mizpah benediction.

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WOMEN OF MOOSE’ MET AT PORTLAND Portland chapter 375 of the Women of the Moose held their chapter night February 62 at their beautiful new Moose home in Portland. A class of fourteen candidates were enrolled, in jhonor of Elizabeth Steinke, ’deputy grand regent of Indiana. Mrs. Steinke was also the guest speaker of the : evening. Portland hag six, charter members living and three, qf these were present, Cora Evans, Marie ( Talley, and Hazel Grimm,. Governor Ralph Sibery of Portland gave the address of welcome and Mildred Meeks, junior graduate regent of Bluffton .gave the response. Twenty one colleges of regents were present. Chapters from Celina and Greenville, Ohio, and Hartford City, Marion, Bluffton, Muncie, Bluffton, Muncie, Connersville, Elkhart, and Decatur were represented. Those attending from Decatur were the Mesdames Alta Brown, Robert Judt, Charlott Marbach, Al Schneider, Herbert Fravel, and Charles Haney. Decatur Women of the Moose will meet Thursday night for the social night. Cards will be enjoyed, with Mrs. Lester Sheets as chairman. VALENTINE THEME IS USED AT MEETING A Valentine theme was used in Yhe entertaining room of the James Merriman residence when eleven members of the O. N. O. home demonstration club met recently. - „ . The president called the meeting to order by having members read the poem, "Which are You?” Devotions pertaining to Ash Wednesday were given by Mrs. Paul Busse, Jr., who read from the book of John. Hie song of the month, “Aunt Dinah’s Quilting Party,” was led by Mrs. Fred Bieberich, song leader. Roll call was answered with each member giving a hint on courtesy. The minutes and the treasurer’s report were accepted as read. A citizenship lesson, “Early History of Indiana,” was given by Mrs. Don Jeffrey. A report on the sweeheart dinner was given by the committee in charge. The club tour was discussed and tabled until the next meeting. Several letters were read by the president, one concerning the farmer’s achievement banquet, one concerning the heart fund, and one announcing the 4-H craft carival which will be held March 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building in Monroe. A very interesting lesson on “Beef” was given by Mrs. Morris Krueckeberg, who stated that 85% of aH meet is government inspected. The reason some beef is tough is the way the beef has been fed. There are three choices of meat, namely prime, choice, and good. The best time to buy beef is from September to May. The meeting adjourned with the club creed. During the social and visiting period several games and contests were held, with prizes awarded to the winners. The door prize was won by Mrs. Fred Bieberich. A luncheon was.’ served in keeping with the Valentine motif. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Willard Fawbush March 10. The feature of the evening will be a silent auction. School Dance Band On TV Saturday The Decatur high school dance band, after a recent audition, has been invited to present several numbers on the Jack Powell show, WANE-TV, Saturday, at 2:30. Powell, emcee of the Saturday afternoon show, visited the high school to listen to the group and extended the invitation. Directed by Richard Collins, the band is made up of the following students: Steve Doty, Rick Doty, Karen Witte, Jerry Conrad, Alan Zerkel, David Smith, Marsha Sheets, Rick Humbles, Tom Baxter, Jean Swickard, Tom Whitaker, Barbara Houk, Patricia Collins and Tim Singleton. The band parents association also announces plans for a chili supper to be held in the high school cafeteria Friday, March 13, from 5 to 7. Tickets may be purchased from association members or by phoning 3-3932. No . tickets will be sold at the door Proceeds will be applied on the I remaining uniform debt. i

Locals State representative Burl Johnson is a patient in the Parkview memorial hospital, where he is undergoing a physical checkup. John W. Numbers, Uniondale, area insuranceman for the past 35 years, is improving at the Wells county hospital, Bluffton, from a light stroke suffered last Thursday. No visitors are allowed at the present time. Mrs. Thurman Drew, a patient in room 330, Parkview memorial hospital, underwent radio-active gold treatment last week, and will have cobalt treatment this week, before returning home, possibly this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Fryback spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L. Gray Paddock and sons Stephen and Geoffrey of Fort Wayne. Saturday night they attended the Fabulous Follies at the Civic Playhouse. Mr. and Mrs. Paddock participated in the Follies. Bluffton city judge Lyle J. Cotton, 35, reported that Saturday he was driving a bus owned by the First Methodist church of Bluffton, and hit a parked car, owned by Henry Stoller, of route 4, Bluffton. Damage was estimated at S2OO to the car, and $5 to the bus. \ Mrs. Lucy Abells, of Geneva, has been admitted to the Jay county hospital at Portland. The Rev. Marvin Zehr, assistant pastor of the First Mennonite church of Berne, has resigned to assume a pastorate at the jVest Zion Mennonite church, Moundridge, Kan., August 1. Rev. Zehr came to Berne July 1, 1961, and served as chairman of the county ministerial association’s migrant ministry program this past year. Miss Kay Stoppenhagen, of 527 Stratton Way, was reelected president of Gamma Phi sorority on the Valparaiso University campus. ,Kay is a senior, majoi ing in elementary education. ' Capt. Norman Stingely, U. S. Air Force, of, Alamogordo, N. Mex., spent the weekend in Decatur with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ray Stingely. He returned to Dayton, 0.. Monday. Charles Gaunt, Fort Wayne, campaign manager of Byron McCammon for congress for the past two campaigns, visited in Decatur Monday afternoon. Two Damage Suits Are Filed In Court Two suits for damages for injuries suffered in automobile accidents have been 1 filed in thfe Adams circuit court. Darrell W. Handricks, a Berne resident, asks a judgment of $7,500 from Gene Newcomer, of Geneva, in one suit. Hendricks claims negligence ,on the part of Newcomer, causing an accident on 13th St., near the Nuttman Ave. intersection, March 25, 1963. In the other suit, Ralph Fisher requests S3OO in damages be recovered from Doyle E. Gilbert, route 1, Monroe. The complaint alleges negligence on the part of Gilbert resulted in an accident March 11, 1962, on U. S. 127, five or six miles south of Greenville, 0., in Darke county. Fort Wayne Youths Beqin Prison Terms William M. Fair, 19, and Trevor E. Frye, Jr., 18, of Fort Wayne, were transported to their respective prisons this morning by the Adams county sheriff’s department. Sheriff Roger Singleton, assisted by Virgil Hawkins of Decatur, took Fair to the state reformatory at Pendleton, where he will serve a sentence al two to five years. Deputy sheriff Harold August and special deputy Harold Thieme transported Frye to the penal farm at Putnamville, where he will serve a one-year sentence. Both men were found guilty of second degree burglary by Ada ms circuit court Judge Myles F. Parrish last week, and sentenced to the two institutions by the judge Monday morning. If you have something to sell <n trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results.

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Hospital Admitted Mrs. William Hosea, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McAhren, Mrs. Charles Stonestreet, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Dean Hendricks and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. James Wyer, Hoagland; Chester D. Bowen, Monroeville; James H. Cochran, Master Craig Druetzler, Charles Bultemeier, Master Marcus O’Campo, Decatur. Explorer Scouts Are Reregistered Explorer post 2062 of the Boy Scouts of America reregistered Monday night at the Elks home, reviewed their program for the year, took in a new member, and saw sildes by Rev. Elbert A. Smith, Jr., on Philmont Scout ranch. The unit, sponsored by the Decatur Elks lodge, is headed by new advisor Jack ■. Hartwig, with new associate advisors Steve Sheets and Tom Macklin. Sieve Everhart, assistant district commissioner, presided at the meeting with the scout committee. Dr. Melvin I. Weisman is the new institutional representative. Rev. Smith, showing slides which he took at the camp several years ago on a scouting trip there, offered to help the Explorers plan a future trip to Philmont, if they are interested. The Explorer post has openings for boys interested in a camping and social program. David Collier, who recently made the rank of Eagle scout, was inducted as a new member of the Explorer post. For Half Sizes 1 // ■*] <LW *<"' W MM fcj/ IL 11l Jk l|| I ■ • l ■ I' a / I ' H I fkJ w H /il I % 11 B (JB- 1 ® B; Ipl 9473 sizes ii%-24% In/ fUlkst*** The costume carries the day—reveals a scooped neckline under the sun, covers up when the weather turns cool. Choose carefree linen, cotton. Printed Pattern 9473: Half Sizes 12%, 14%, 16%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 24%. Size 16% dress 4% yards 35-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 W. 18th St., New York 11, N.Y. Print plainly Name, Address with Zone, Size and Style Number. YOUR FREE PATTERN IS READY—choose it from 250 design ideas in new SPRING-SUM-MER Pattern Catalog, just out! Dresses, Sportswear, Coats, more! Send 50c now.

g TOM MADDOX, son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Maddox, Ball State freshman and science major, is the recipient of a four-year scholarship grant from the John Baumgarth foudation of Melrose, Hl. The grant will cover partial payment of board and room, fees and books, and it is given to deserving students with high academic standing. Maddox, a 1963 Decatur high school graduate, was active in sports in high school. He received letters in football, basketball, and baseball. He was co-winner of the mast valuable basketball player award, and named to the NEIC conference second basketball team and NEIC all-confer-ence baseball team. Blue, Gold Banquet Held By Pack 3064 The annual Blue and Gold banquet of Cub Scout Pack 3064 was held recently at the Knights of Chlumbus hall. Approximately 200 Cub Scouts anl there parents and families attended. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Simeon Schmitt said grace before the meal. A delicious carry-in dinner was enjoyed by all. After dinner the presentation of flags was given by Den No. 4. The Star Spangled Banner was sung by the group. Jerome Reed introduced the guests who were the following, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Simeon Schmitt, the Rev. Charles Ueber, the Rev. Eugene Fekete, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Braun, Mr. and Mrs. Medford Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Alberding . Carl Braun commended the Cubs on the fine job they are doing and congratulated the mon a very successful year, Leo Alberding read a note from the Rev. Robert Contant, former assistant pastor of. St Mary’s who wished the Cu Scouts great success. The. treasurer’s report was given by Art Heiman. A skit entitled, “The Magic Light of Scouting,” was given by Den 7 under the direction of Mrs, Francis Faurote. Dale 'Bauman. Mike Beauchot, Mike Cibud and their Deh Chief, Roger Geimer, lit the Hiagie, -candles, whije Mike Faurote. read the poem, “Scouting’s Magic Light.” A wards were presented by Robert E. Meyer to the following: Alvin Fennig, Dennis and Ji m Heiman, Dan Eash. Mike McKean, Matt and Greg Keller, Steve, Louie, and Mart Braun, Tim Hammond, Andv Miller, Litchfield, and Jim Miller, Roy Dave and Mike Meyer, Richard Lehrman,. Roger Gage, Lindell Rumschlag, Steve Feavel, Larry Bentz, Tim Bopp, Jerry and Jeff Kane, Greg Hake, Bob Blythe, Mike Beouchot, Mike Cloud, Mike Faurote, Brad Butler and Brad Kortenber. The following Den Mothers also received their one and two year service stars: The Mesdames Troy Fennig, Robert McKean, Art Heiman, Robert E. Meyer, Richard E. Braun, Mary E. Schirack, Leo Alberding, Jerome Reed, Gerald Gage, Richard Feasel, Roy Lehrman, Anisieto Villagomes, Francis Faurote, and Joe Beauchot.

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GIRL SCOUTS TToop 254 Brownie Troop 254 met with their leaders, Mrs. Ben Eichenauer and Mrs. Kenneth Nash, at the Northwest school Friday afternoon. The meeting was opened with the Brownie promise, and Brownie games were played. The meeting was closed by forming a friendship circle. Carlene Johnson brought the treat. Scribe, Tonda Teeter. Troop 35 Troop 35 met at the home of Mrs. Richard Gehrig. The meeting opened with a flag ceremony. We then discussed plans for an Indian camp. It is planned to be held in the woods at Hanna-Nuttman park during day camp. We worked on badges. Scribe, Jana Lee Shackley. Troop 173 Troop 178 met Monday at the Community Center. Patrol 3 had the opening ceremony. We gathered in our patrols and discussed several badges. Mrs. Harper, the person who helps us with our songster badge, came and we spent the rest of the meeting singing. Patrol 2 had the closing ceremony. Scribe, Debby Boltz. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Ewel and Virginia DeMond McCreary, of 216-North First street, became the parents of a 7 lb., 5 oz., baby girl at 8:47 today. An 8 lb., 13 oz., baby girl was born at 12:28 a.m. today to Roger D. and Bernice L. Baumgartner Sipe, of 344 West Oak street It you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results. CLUE Ho. 14 Mr. ASTRO-SONIC sama employer now as Clue No. 11 138 N. Second St. Ph. 3-2066 CORRECTIVE SHOE SERVICE • Professional diagnosis £ind fitting of all shoes. • Doctor's prescriptions filled • Every type of shoe available including custom* made "space shoes." • Reasonable prices starting at $10.95 for adults and $8.50 for children. • Budget plans available. • Call for appointment. ' 3 Open Daily Except Thursdays and Saturday Afternoons ORTHO SHOE CLINIC Dr. Mel Weisman 145 S. 2nd St. Phone 3-4134