Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 54, Decatur, Adams County, 4 March 1964 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1964

SOCIETY

MRS. HARPER HOSTESS TO LITERATURE DEPT. Fourteen active members and one honorary member of the Literature department of the Woman’s club met in the home of Mrs. Lowell Harper Monday. After reading the club collect, Mrs. Jack Knudsen, chairman, conducted a brief business meeting. Mrs. David Langston, who was in charge of the program, gave a very interesting and enlightening review of the book, ‘‘African Heritage,” by Skip Westphall. A social hour followed with the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Knudsen, serving delicious refreshments. GENEVA PTA TO HEAR PURDUE COUNSELOR The Geneva PTA will have as their guest speaker, Tuesday, at the Geneva school, Dr. Allen W. Dye, instructor of guidance and counseling at Purdue University. He is a native of Union City, and he received his BS and Masters degrees at Ball State Teachers college. Dr. Dye earned his Ph. D. at Purdue University. He taught school in Dayton, Ohio, and served on the staff at Ball State, before going to Purdue. The topic of his lecture will be “Guidance: Hit or Myth.” Teachers and guidance instructors of the area schools are phrticularly invited to attend this PTA meeting and hear Dr. Dye. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. LADIES FELLOWSHIP MEETS AT GERIG HOME The Ladies Fellowship of the Decatur Missionary church held their regular monthly meeting recently in the home of Mrs. Gerald Gerig. Nine members and four guests were present. The meeting was opened with group singing, and prayer was offered by Mrs. Gerig. The business meeting was in charge of the president, Mrs. Mervin Rupp. Devotions' were given by Mrs. Lawrence Von Gunten who read an article, “The Square that isn’t Square.” Closing prayer was offered by Mrs. Eugene Beam. The work session was spent cutting plastic and wrapping hangers. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Howard Elzey and Mrs. Beam. The Southeast school fTA will meet at the school, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. Deane Dorwin, guidance counselor for the North -AdornsCommunity schools, will speak on “Understanding Your Child.” Hie Xi Alpha Xi sorority will have a business meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert Blaney, Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Blaney will be assisted by Mrs. George Bair, Sr., and Mrs. Martin Weiland is in charge of the program. The Rose Garden club will meet with Mrs. Grover Levy, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

UouA/Doctor atttl ljou/i/ Sko«/ Me/t/ Ague/... / fx*'} Here's hc';:fj! advice from two "interested parties," both your friends: If you have foot trouble, see your Doctor If you have shoe trouble, see us. esi&w AMERICAS MOST ATTRACTIVE SHOES for COMFORT Many women here in town who have consulted their physicians about their feet have brought their prescrip* tions to this store. Results in fitting, in comfort, in hurt-free service are often amazing. The shoes we sell you will bo made over the last appropriate for year foot. Nationally Advertised s ls-’5„ *l7-95 «■- Ma Ire 'periodic visiti so your Doctor "Buy Shoes in A Shoe Store" j£jtf ROBLEE CUftCC AIR STEP JIIULhJ BUSTER BROWN OPEN FRIDAY and SATURDAY 'til 9 P. M.

Mrs. John Baumann, 915 Mercer avenue, * will be hostess to the Delta Theta Ta u sorority, Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Eagles auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the, Eagles hall. The St. Catherine study club will meet at the home of Mrs. James Kortenber, at 8 p.m. Tuesday. DRAMATIC SECTION SELECTS OFFICERS Mrs. August Kelly entertained seventeen members of the Dramatic section of the Woman’s club Monday evening. The meeting opened with the roll call and reading of the minutes. Two new members, Mrs. Gene Ziner and Mrs. Birch McMurry, were welcomed into the club. A slate of officers was unanimously accepted by the members. The new officers' are: president, Mrs. John Hefner; vice president, Mrs. Richard Collins; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. August Kelly. Mrs. Reid Erekson gave the program. She presented “Carnival,” which was enjoyed by everyone. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. John Brunso, and Mrs. Jerome Keller. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF CHURCH MEETS. The Friendship circle of the Decatur Missionary church met recently at the hp m e of Mrs. Gerald Gerig. The meeting was opened by singing, “We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes,” followed by. roll call, which was answered by a special valentine. The president, Mrs. Harold Myers, read a thank you note from Mrs. Max Andress. She also thanked the ladies for the lovely planter that they purchased for the entrance of the church. Devotions were given by Mrs. Robert Reynolds, who used scripture from Psalm 42:1. She hl so gave a report on the book, “Beyond Ourselves,” and closed with prayer. The remainder of the evening wg? spent in working on Easter baskets for the county home. The closing prayer was given by Mrs. Grover Caudle. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lester Strahm and Mrs. Grover Caudle, to the Mesdames Ralph Reef, Edward Summers, earren Kneuss, Jack Rayer, Rort Reynolds, Grover Caudle, Lester Strahm, Gerald Gerig, Harold Myers, Lloyd Reef, Wendell Abbott, and Darrell Gerig. MRS. HARMON HOSTESS TO HAPPY HOMEMAKERS Mrs. Earl Harmon was hostess to the Happy Homemakens home demonstration club Tuesday evening. Mrs. John Genth, president, opened the meeting with the club creed. Devotions were given by

Mrs. Floyd Mitchel, who used a story, “Does Christ Live in my Home?” followed by prayer. The history of the song of the month, “Flow Gently, Sweet Afton,” was reviewed by Mrs. Harmon and was sung by the group. Sixteen members answered roll call with “A Pet Housecleaning Peeve.” The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Lee Hoopingarner. The club voted to give $5 to the IFYE fund. Mrs. Genth announced the meeting, “New Trends in Laundry,” which will be March 10 at the Decatur Youth and Communitv Center. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The citizenship lesson was given by Mrs. Clifford Roe on “Indiana.” Mrs. Harry Bowers gave the lesson on meats. She gave hints on cooking pork and lamb, and described the different cuts and qualities. She also mentioned the time of year that is best for buying pork and lamb. Mrs. Floyd Mitchel led the group in a discussion on lesson planning for 1965. Beth Ann Harmon and Priscilla Bowers entertained the group with several selections on their clarinets. The hostess gift was received by Mrs. Harry Bowers, and Mrs. Herbert Hawkins received a secret pal gift. Guests for the evening were Beth Ann Harmon and Donna and Priscilla Bowers. These girls assisted Mns. Harmon in serving refreshments which were i* keeping with the St Patrick’s motif. Mrs. Esta Ginter will be hostess to the Kirkland W. C. T. U. Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The Flo Kan Sunshine girls will meet Monday at 5 p.m. at the Moose home. The girls are asked to be prompt, and all girls are urged to be present to practice for grand council, April 12 . Hospital Admitted Mrs. Chris D. Wickey, Geneva; Mrs. Andrew Habegger, Miss Carol Simon, Berne; Mrs. John W. Beal, Bluffton; Richard Frauhiger, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Mrs. Donald Liechty, Decatur. Dismissed Robert Judt, Alvin Hawkins, Robert Hall, Lawrence Andrews, Baby Lamar Brandt, Raymond C. Linder; Meldren Kreps. Decatur, transferred’to St. Joseph hospital, .Fort Wayne. Doubt Any landing On Moon By 1970 WASHINGTON (UPI) —Most of the ranking members of the House Space Committee — Republican and Democrat — see little chance of the United States putting a man on the moon by 1970. Only two of seven members questioned by United Press International today felt that chances were good that the~ space agency would meet its goal of reaching the moon in this decade. And even these two hinted that it would be possible only if Congress was properly generous in voting money for the space program. Committee Chairman George P. Miller, D-Calif., said that whatever views one might have about the target date the fact remained that the goal had been set. He said the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) had the ability to perform the feat. “It’s up to Congress to give NASA the tools with which to work,” Miller said. Rep. Olin T. Teague, D-Tex., chairman of the manned space flight subcommittee, also emphasized the financial aspects of the effort. “Tliere’s more danger or not making 4t because of money problems than because of technical problems,” he said. Don Radler Named Information Head INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) — Don H. Radler, former editor of the Bicknell News, was announced today as the new director of information for the Indiana Democratic state committee. Radler succeeds Richard H. Martin, who resigned as press secretary for the party organization and Governor Welsh in January. He was in public relations in New York recently. If you nave something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — they get BIG results. SPECIALS FOR MARCH! ALL PERMANENTS HALF-PRICE DURING ,/THE MONTH OF MARCH CALL MARY OLIVER'S BEAUTY SALON For Appointments Phone Monroe 692-6421 Third House East of Coppess Corners

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

WWt AB Fred E. Lehrman, son. of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lehrman of route 5, has received a new address. It is AB Fred E. Lehrman, AF 16791656, ELT 202 — 3706 BMTS. Box 1506, Lackland Air Force Base,’ Texas. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Tuesday at 11:58 am., Jack and Sue Swim Ely of 354 Winchester street, became the parents of an 8 lb., 8 oz., baby girl. Gerald and Phyllis Ann Weaver Ulman of route 5, became the parents of a 6 lb., 4% oz., baby girl at 6:45 a.m, Tuesday., Locals Mrs. Bertha Heuer has received the news that John and Suzanne Sellemeyer Walker of Evanston, ■ 111., became the parents of a 'baby girl, Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Mrs. Walker is the daughter of the late Albert Sellemeyer, who was a former band director at Decatur high school. The Walkers were the parents of three sons before the birth of their daughter. Prayer Breakfast Saturday Morning The men’s prayer breakfast will be held at the Country Charm restaurant Saturday morning at 6:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. R. Watson, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, will be the speaker, and Weldon Soldner will give his personal testimony. All men are welcome to attend. Scout Leaders Meet Here This Evening ** The south, or Limberlast Boy Scout district, will hold a round table meeting at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Decatur high school. All Boy Scout leaders, Cub Scout leaders, and Explorer Scout leaders of the district are invited to attend. Pace-Setter Printed Pattern ■era*' 1 ■ -111 I y Bl ’W 1 \ / M V .4 ba ■ v - 'I ■ill M * /if H■ w I | I | I’ ° /“ • - F SIZES 9212 V ; io- 18 Inj The plllovep sets the pace with a fresh-as-sea-air look a-top the slim skirt. Wonderful in cotton or linen, all one color or with contrast. Printed Pattern 9212: Misses’ Sizes 10, 12, 14. 16. 18. Size 16 requires 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 SPRINGSUMMER Pattern Catalog, just out! Dresses, sportswear, coats, more! Send 50c now.

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Mrs. Connie Mitchel Society Editor Calendar items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:3#) WEDNESDAY Sancta Maria study club, Miss Esther Meyer, 8 p.m. Welcome Wagon “Crazy Hat Party,” I & M building, 8 p.m. St. Gerard study club, Mrs. Joseph Beauchot, 8 p.m. '■“** THURSDAY -1— Southeast school PTA, school, 7:30 p.m. Everready Sunday school class, Methodist church, 7:30 p.m. Union Chapel Charity circle, church, 7:30 p.m. Women of Moose, Moose home, 8 p.m. Dorcas circle, Bethany E. U. B. Mrs. Amos Ketchum 7:30 p.m. Rainbow girls, Masonic haU,_ 3:40 p.m. , Ham and Bean supper, Church of God Fellowship hall, 5-7 p.m. Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Janey Allison and Dee Macke; 69, Mickey McColly and Claudia Caston. FRIDAY Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Barbara August and Sara Lu Collier; 6-9, Jane McKenzie and Kay Burke. SATURDAf Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4; Henrietta Snively and Barbara Arnold. SUNDAY Zion Lutheran P. T. L., Parish .hall, 7 p.m. MONDAY W. S. C. S., First Methodist Church chapel, 8 p.m. Research club, Mrs. Babcock, 2 p.m. D. A. V. auxiliary, D. A. V. hall, business, 7:30 p.m Pythian Sister Needle club. Moose home, after Temple, 7:30 p.m. Junior Women, Decatur Woman’s club. 7:45 p.m.. Mrs. Raymond Shell. Flo Kan Sunshine girls, Moose home, 5 p.m. TUESDAY Kirkland W. C. T. U„ Mrs. Esta 43inter, 1:30 p.m. Xi Alpha Xi sorority, business Mrs. Robert Blaney, 8 p.m. Emmaus Guild, Zion Lutheran parish hall, Mission night. Rose Garden club, Mrs. Grover Levy, 1:30 p.m. • Delta Theta Tau, Mrs. J<Rui Baumann, 915 Mercer,, 8 pAn.& Eagles auxiliary, Eagles half, 8 p.m. St. Catherine study club, Mrs. James Kortenber, 8 p.m. Democrat Elected Louisiana Governor NEW ORLEANS (UPD — Democrat John J. McKeithen headed for the Louisiana governor’s mansion today, but conservative Republicans held a beachhead in the state legislature. McKeithen, a 45 - year -old country lowyer, Tuesday night turned back a furious bid by Goldwater Republican Charlton Lyons Sr. to win the gubernatorial election. The GOP, mounting its first serious threat to the Democratic monopoly since Reconstruction days, captured two seats in the state legislature. Unofficial results from 2,110 of the state’s 2,214 precincts gave McKeithen 448,821 votes to ' 276,282 for Lyons. States Righter Thomas S. Williams trailed far behind with 5,617. The final chapter to the election may not be written until at least Friday when U.S. Dist. Judge E. Gordon West considers a move by Williams to have the election results cancelled. Williams, from Ethel, La., charged he had been discriminated against by parish voting machine custodians and the election could not be legally held. Reports Three Items Stolen From Auto —J. T. Teeple, a route 2. Decatur resident, reported a theft of three items from his automobile last night to the city police. > According to the report a transistor mechanism for opening a garage, valued, at $35, was stolen, ais were two pair of’ work uniforms, valued at sl2, and a fur cap, valued at $lO. The theft occurred between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. while the Teeple car was parked on Jackson street, near the Moose home. Announcing / RUTH KIESS ' BEAUTY SALON 1070 Parkview Drive Phone 3-2276 Owner & Operator Ruth Kiess

Ah ' ft Oh ill ME • -JiJffln MB 11 B K HOLMAN EGLY, WITH 198.2 BUSHELS of corn per acre, right, is pictured above receiving the grand champion award from E. W. Baumgartner, president of the Bank of Berne. The Berne Bank and the First State Bank of Decatur sponsor the com club members. Egly edged out ErVfn Schuller, Preble township, for the award; Schuller had 189.9 bushels per acre, there were five in the county over 175 bushels, in the rose gold class. — (Photo by Cole)

Malayasia Parley Breaks Up Today BANGKOK, Thailand (UPD— The three-nation foreign ministers conference on Malayasia broke up in disagreement today. A few hours later, Malaysia announced it no longer considers the ceasefire arrangement on Borneo to be in effect. The second round of talks at the foreign ministers’ level had been underway here among Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philipines. But they collapsed when Malayasia demanded that Indonesia withdraw an estimated 400 guerrilla fighters from the Borneo jungles before political discussions started. Malaysia’s decision on the case fire cancelled the arrangement worked out by U.S. Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy to stave off war between Malaysia and Indonesia. A few hours after the foreign ministers’ conference elided Malaysia announced: * The Malaysian government now has no alternative but to reconsider its position and take such measures as are necessary fdr the preservation of law and order. “Since the cease-fire had repeatedly been violated by Indonesia. it would be futile to tW gard the cease-fire as" ’operative.” The announcement indicated a worsening of the situation between Malaysia and Indonesia in their bitter dispute. Two Autos Damaged In Accident Tuesday Two automobiles were .damaged in an accident at 703 N. Fifth St., Tuesday at 4:50 p.m. Mary Jane McKenzie, 37, of route 5, Decatur, pulled away from ’the curb and attempted a left turn into an alley, but turned into the path of a northbound vehicle driven by Richard Ervis Miller, 30, of 3110 N. Tthitd St. The Miller auto which suffered an estimated $175 damage, struck the left side of the McKenue car, which received approximately S2OO damage. COURT NFWS Marriage Applications Josiah D. Beachey, Burton, 0., and Rebecca W. Schwartz, route 1, Monroe. Ralph Wendell Williams, Bedford, and Iva Ilene Zurcher, Berne.

" —" — ' < — Decatur Optimists Club a PRESENTS JULIAN GROMER “Thrills or the Colorado” SAL, MARCH 7 8:00 P.M. SHARP Decatur Youth Ju , ion g™.., and Community Center "THRILLS ON THE COLORADO" is an exciting and fast-moving color motion picture presented by Julian Gromer. Action bogins as fifteen beautiful Huskies are harnessed to a dog sled and take to the trail in the snow-covered mountains near Aspen. We will follow the Colorado River from its source in Rocky Mountain National Park to Grand Lake. Visits will be made to Dude Ranchos and Rodeos, health meccas, and gem-like lakes. Our rubber raft journey begins at Hite, Utah, and we will bo thrilled as we ride the churning rapids. High adventure!

Present Arguments In Rape Case Here After an hour recess at noon, the trial of David Lee Beery, 19-year-old Decatur youth charged with rape and assault and battery with intent to commit. a felony, reconvened with final arguments to be presented. Prosecutor Severin H. Schurger rested his case late this morning, after calling a total of four witnesses. Lewis L. Smith, defense attorney, then rested his case, and the court recessed. Prosecutor Schurger and Smith were scheduled to present their final arguments in this afternoon’s session, beginning at 1 o’clock. Beery is charged with an alleged assault of Mrs. Norma Bixler, 17-year-old 13th street resident, early the morning of December 14. After the final arguments are presented, Adams circuit court Judge Myles F. Parrish, who is hearing the case without a jury, may take the case under advisement before handing down his ruling. .. . In Second Day * The trial began its second day this morning with local chief of police Grover Odle, who was testifying Monday afternoon when the court was recessed for the day, returning to the stand. ©die and patrolman Kenneth Jennings had been called to the stand to testify Tuesday afternoon by Schurger. Jennings was the officer on duty who made the preliminary investigation, along with chief Odle, the morning of December 14, after receiving a report of the alleged incident from Bixler. Evidence Entered They were also the two officers who assisted in the arrest of Beery the same day and who took a statement from him. Schurger asked that the statement be entered into evidence Tuesday afternoon, and Beery’s attorney objected. Judge Parrish, however, overruled the objection and the statement was entered into evidence. Also entered into evidence was a key to the Bixler residence which Beery gave to the city police after bis arrest. The prosecution claimed the key was in the door of the Bixler residence, on First Street at the time of the alleged assault and Beery used

PAGE THREE

WATER (Continued from Page One) 43.9% to 49,937,200 gallons; this was 16.1% of the water, down 39.7% from the previous year. Water Sales Up The total water to the mains was up 5.1% to 259,621,991 gallons, and the water sold was up 6.7%, to 216,123,162 gallons. Only 1,657.85 tons of salt were used, down 12.6%, costing $23,958.04, down 12.9%. The cost of salt per ton was $14,451, down .3%. Disposal Plant The city sewage disposal plant cost $1,182,679.93, with $105,238.23 allowed for depreciation, leaving a value of $1,077,441.70. The department has $26,560.63 in a cash sinking fund, $968,298.48 in the bond redemption fund, and $28,953.20 in the depreciation fund, for cash assets of $1,023,812.31. This includes a large part of the remaining monies from the sale of the electric utility, after the cost of the. diesel plant was paid off. There were also a cash hind, $12,284.50; bond and coupon redemption .fund, $368.75; accounts receivable, $8,545.85; and prepaid $240.24. Total assets were $2,122,693.35. Liabilities — In liabilities, the department has $890,000 in bonds, $615.93 in ’ accounts payable, $22,312.50 in interest accrued on long-term debt. The total surplus Jan. 1, was $1,191,392.60; and the total surplus Dec. 31 was $1,209,764.92. Operation of the plant decreased 11.5% in cost, to $26,129.29; and maintenance was down 11.8% to $2,181.05. Operating labor was Up 1.1% to $16,457.26. GIRL SCOUTS Troop 178 Troop 178 met Monday at the Community Center. Girl Scout cookies will go on sale March 6. Mrs. Linn came and gave us our cookie order blanks and explained about them. Mrs. Harper, who is helping us with our songster badge, came, and we spent the rest of our meeting singing. Kathy Booth brought a treat. Patrol 1 had the closing ceremony. Scribe. Debby Boltz j it to enter the home and then kept it after leaving. ■ Both Mrs. Bixler and her husband, Roger Bixler, had ..been called to testify Tuesday morning by Schurger as the trial opened.