Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 57, Decatur, Adams County, 7 March 1964 — Page 3

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1964

SOCIETY

DAUGHTERS GUESTS OF MONROE W.S.C.B. The Monroe Methodist W.S.C.S, had their daughters as guests Thursday evening at their regular meeting in the church social room. There were sixty members and guests present. Mrs. Homer Winteregg played the prelude, and the group sang, “More Like the Master.” Devotions were given by Mrs. Jimes Michaels. Mrs. Lynn Poorman sang a solo, “Beside the Still Waters of Peace.” Mrs. Paul Lobsiger, program chairman, introduced Miss Pauline Wanner, who showed slides of her work as a missionary in Sierra Leone, Africa. Mrs. Homer Winteregg had charge of the prayer time for the missionaries and others in Christian work and also for Miss Maxine Coleman, whose birthday was on March 2. An offering was taken for the support of Miss Coleman. Mrs. Harry Crownover, president, opened the business meeting with prayer. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read. The brunch will be held at the home of Mrs. Harvey Haggard on Easter Monday. Thp district meeting will be at the Forest Park church in Fort Wayne, March 31. The program committee for the mother - daughter banquet is Mrs. Chris Inniger, Mrs. Russel Mitchel, and Mrs. Charles Elam. The decorating committee was appointed with Mrs. Arlen Mitchel as chairman. The other members of the committee are the Mesdames Rene Brandt, Clarence Dick, Raymond Crist, Robert Gage, Louis Mattax, Paul Wolff and Paul Lobsiger. The election of officers was held with the following elected: president, Mrs. Harold Schwartz; vice president, Mrs. Rene Brandt; treasurer, Mrs. Glen Stucky; recording secretary, Mrs. Edward Pierce; promotion secretary, Mrs. Arlen Mitchel; missionary secretary, Mrs. Paul Nussbaum; Christian social relations, Mrs. Philip Barger ; secretary of student work, Mrs. Robert Gage; secretary of youth work, Mrs. Harvey Haggard; secretary of children’s work, Mrs. Robert Isch and Mrs. Charles Elam; supply work, Mrs. Harold Rich; spiritual life, Mrs. Harry Crownover; literature, Mrs. Ralph Bluhm; local church activities, Mrs. Eli Schwartz, Mrs. Charles Workinger and Mrs. Russel Haines; nominating committee, Mrs. Ray Osterman. Mrs. Russel Mitchel and Mrs. James Michaels. Mrs. Harvey Haggard dismissed tne meeting with prayer. Delicious refreshments were served by the Mesdames Raymond Crist, Vedi Walker, Chester Longenbe-r. Lynn Pourman. Lar old Borite and Richard Everett. 7 The Knights of Columbus auxiliary will hold a potluck supper, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the K. of C. hall. Members, husbands, and guests are invited. Meat, rolls, and coffee will be furnished by the committee. Following the supper, the regular monthly card party will be held. The chairman for the party is Mrs. Ralph Kriegal. She will be assisted by Mrs. Jim Lose,‘Mrs. Anselm Hackman, Sr., and Mrs. Marlin Braun. Mrs. Charles Elam will be hostess to the Monr'”’ Be'*er Homes home demonstration club Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Cn hc , ' +o ‘ : ‘’es will be Mrs. Herbert Fruchte and Mrs. Lill’e A b’rthday auction will also be held. The Decatur Busines' a l Professional Wbme'’s club w..' meet at the American Lemon Lome, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. Leo Gavilli, this year’s exchange student, will be the speaker.

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HOPE CIRCLE MEETS THURSDAY EVENING The Hope Circle of Union Chapel met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Earl Chase. Miss Janet Brown, the program leader, used as her topic, “Jesus Christ Renews His Church in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.” Mrs. Wayne Troutner and Mrs. Earl Chase, at the piano and organ, played “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee" as the prelude. They were each presented with an orchid by the leader as they arrived. Miss-Brown read a letter by Dr. S. G. Ziegler, now retired, telling about Puerto Rico. Mrs. Robert Workinger told about Puerto Rico, as told by Rev. and Mrs. Harry Zehr, who are serving this charge now. Mrs. Clarence Drake talked on, “Puerto Rico in 1944 and Today.” The subject which Mrs. Wayne Troutner talked on was the Domincan Evangelical church. Mrs. Wilbur ’Foor . reported on women’s work in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic churches. The song. “What a Friend we have in Jesus,” was sung by the group, after which Mrs. Chase read the scripture. Domna Aana’s testimony wa>s given by the leader. Miss Brown, who had charge of the candlelight service, and led in prayer. Mrs. Wayne Troutner, circle chairman, had charge of the business meeting. Mrs. Clarence Drake was welcomed as a new member of the society. The circle decided to send baby clothing to the Ojo circuit in New Mexico, where the congregation is in need of baby clothing. This is the mission where Rev. and Mrs. ' Louis Brown are serving. Anyone who is interested in helping with this, is asked to contact Mrs. Troutner or Mrs. Robert Workinger. The next meeting will be at the home of Miss Janet Brown, with Mrs. Wayne Troutner as the leader. BRIDE-ELECT GUEST AT SURPRISE SHOWER Miss Carolyn Hart, March 21 bride-elect of Rex Kuhn, was the guest of honor at a surprise trousseau shower given by Mrs. Norman Hart. Mrs. Robert Hart assisted with the shower. Upon her arrival Miss Hart was presented with a baby orchid corsage. The gifts were placed on a white covered table, above which hung a blue and lavendar umbrella with white streamers cascading to the corners of the table. Games were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Norris Blocker, Mrs. Harold Myers, Mrs. R. Wayne Eastridge, Miss Marilyn Sue Myers. Mrs. Robert Reynolds, and Miss Polly Ann Bonifas, who in turn presented them to the bride-to-be. After Miss Hart opened her many lovely gifts, a buffet luncheon was served from a white linen covered table centered with a bride doll. Silver candle holders, silver tea service and crystal accessories accented the table. Guests attending were the Mesdams Myron and Gerald Hart, Opal and Darrell Kuhn, Clarence Fellers, Verl Lautzenhiser, R. Wayne and Rufus Bailey, Lon Weaver, Virgil Hendricks, Robert Uhrick, Robert Reynolds. Norris Blocker, Harold Myers, Tonv Sharp, Robert Christener, and Hollis Bonifas, and the Misses Bonfire Hart, Nancy Kuhn, Patsy Uhrick, Marilyn Sue Myers, and Polly Ann Bonifas, and Miss Hart. Unable to attend but sending gifts were Mesdames Ed, Jerry, and John Mason, Don Aeschliman, Zelda Hart and Palmer Uhrick, and the Misses Roseann Lautzenhiser, Janet Rupp, and Nancy Hart. The Olive Rebekah lodge will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Mens hall. Everyone is re- ' quested to be present as there will be team practice.

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Snui, sune lAJecldinq TAr. and Mrs. Leland Smith have announced the engagement of their daughter, Janalee, of Darien, Conn., to Frederick B. Holmes of Rowayt'.n, Conn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin W. Holmes of Westwood, Mass. Miss Smith is a graduate of DePauw University, Greencastle, and is presently teaching third grade in Darien. Holmes graduated from Colgate University and teaches mathematics at Middlesex junior high. A June wedding is planned.

The Indiana State Nurses Association will meet Tuesday at the Y. M. C. A., 226 E. Washington boulevard. Fort Wayne. The meeting will begin with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Joseph Levine, executive director of the Fort Wayne Jewish Federation wi 11 be the speaker of the evening. He will speak on “Adjustment Services,” which is a continuation of the comunity services study. The Adams county chapter of the American Cancer society will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Miss Joan Wemhoff, 621 N. sth, street. This is an important meeting and all board members are urged to attend. Retired Janitor Is Fleeced Os $2,000 “INDIANAPOLIS <UPI) — A confidence man boldly barged into an office of a downtown bank Friday in fleecing a retired janitor of $2,000. Joseph S. Bowman, 66, Indianapolis, said he didn’t want a custodial job at the bank which the man offered him but was finally persuaded to accompany him to the bank for an interview with “the president.” At the American Fletcher National Bank & Trust Co. on Monument Circle, the confidence man informed Bowman he would have to withdraw $2,000 for security bond while his employment application was being studied. While Bowman waited outside a second-floor office the man said was that of the bank presi-

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dent, the man went inside for a moment and returned saying “everything’s all right.” He handed Bowman an envelope purporting to contain the money Bowman had put up as “security,” and told Bowman to wait a few minutes until “the president” came out to talk with him. After waiting. Bowman opened the envelope and found paper clippings instead of his cash. - ATTORNEYS (Continued from Page One) had a gun—or so everybody thought. He went backwards toward the press room and encountered Mrs. Edna Biggs, a secretary. “He pulled me back and put the gun right on my ear,” she recalled. “He said, ‘I need a way outta here.’ I said, ‘There is no way out.’ ’’ So Gregorysought to make one of his own. He went into Judge John Mead’s chambers and threw a chair out a window. It clunked onto the sidewalk, Barely missed a presumably innocent bystander. Mrs. Ruth Thornton, Judge Mead’s clerk, told Gregory: “You can’t get out there. It’s the second floor.” “You take me out,’ said the gunman, and he stuck the weapon in her ribs and told her to march. Back at the alcove, Little Lynn had collapsed onto the steps, “Get smelling salts,” Mrs. Allen told a newsman, Wesley Wise. He dashed out and almost ran into Mrs. Thornton and her abductor. The sight of the two again set Little Lynn screaming.

Two Autos Damaged „ In Accident Today Two cars were damaged and one driver was arrested in an accident at 2:35 am. today on U. S. j 27, three miles north of Berne. Thomas McKinley Frakes, 22, of route 5. Portland, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, after his car rammed into the rear of an auto operated by Dorothv June Ray, 37, of Willshire, O’ The Ray car was southbound at an estimated speed of 50 to 55 miles per hour, when Frakes, also southbound, crashed into the rear of the auto. Frakes said he had fallen asleep. Sheri's Roger Singleton cited the Portland driver into iusti" of the peace court, and estimated damages at SSOO to the Frakes’ auto and SIOO to the Ray vehicle. Board Os Realtors Has Monthly Meeting The March meeting of the Adams-Jay-Wells county board of realtors was held at Shambarger’s restaurant in Redkey Thursday, with 26 members and guests in attendance. Fred Miltenberger, an instructor in real estate at Ball State Teachers College, was the principal speaker, and Kenneth Webster of Dunkirk displayed his coin collection. The next meeting will be held Thursday, April 2, at the Dutch Mill in Bluffton, president Robert Ellenberger said. Fashion’s Darling Printed Pattern / J / ’V \ f. — 11 ' / 9422 SIZES 9-17 • ICvH Enhancing princess — its high waist circled by a contrast band and bow. Picture it in a textured linen or drip dry cotton. Picture YOU in it, now sew it! Printed Pattern 9422: Jr. Miss Sizes 9, 11, 13, 15, 17. Size 13 takes 2% yards 45-inch. Thirty-five 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.

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.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 9:30) SATURDAY 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. Harry Dailey 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. Gals and Pals home demonstration club, Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p.m. Merrier Monday’s home demonstration club, Mrs. Roger Longenberger, 7:30 p.m. Monmouth Merry Maids and Roving Rangers 4-H clubs, Monmouth high school, 7:30 p.m. I. H. C. A., Bessie Teeple, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY St. Dominic study club, Mrs. Joe Laurent, 7:so p.m. St. Paul Missionary Society, Mrs. Lyle Franz, 7 p.m. Kirkland W. C. T. U., Mrs. Esta Ginter, 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. Bert Haley 2 p.m. Delta Theta Tau, Mrs. John Baumann, 915 Mercer, 8 p.m. Eagles auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. St. Catherine study club, Mrs. James Kortenber, 8 p.m. Sarah Circle of Decatur E. U. B. church, Mrs. Homer Arnold, 1 p.m. 1 Monmouth PTA all awards, banquet Monmouth school, 6:30 p.m. Active Tri Kappas, Mrs. Robert Boch, 7:45 p.m. Evangeline Circle of the United Church of Christ, Mrs. Kent Koons, 8:30 p.m. Eagles area district meeting. Eagles Home, 8 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran - PTL, school, 8 p.m. ONO home demonstration club, Mrs. Willard Fawbush, 7:30 p.m. Associate chapter of Tri Kappa, Mrs. Tom Allwein, 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club, Mrs. Bob Andrews, 8 p.m. Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club, Mrs. Henry Heimann, 7:30 p.m. Monroe Better Homes home demonstration club, Mrs. Charles -Elam, 7:30 p.m. I. S. N. A. Y. M. C. A„ 226 E. Washington, Fort Wayne, 6:80 p.m. Olive Rebekah lodge, Red Men hall, 7:30 p.m. i Adams county chapter of the I American Cancer society, Miss • Joan Wemhoff, 621 NA sth., 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Com- ’ munity Center, 8 p.m. 1 Shakespeare club, Mrs. Milton Swearingen, 2 p.m. Zion Lutheran Missionary society, Parish hall, 1:30 p.m. Naomi Circle, First Presbyterian church, 9 a.m. Ruth Circle, First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Eugene Rash, 8 p.m. Calvary Ladies aid, Mrs. Phoebe Miller, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Order of Eastern Star, chapter 127, Masonic hall, 7:30 p.m. Gals & Pals square dance club, Community Center, Sonny Minard, caller, 8 p.m., beginners class, 7 p.m. Mary-Martha circle, First Pres-

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Purdue University ag alumni chapters in 16 northeastern Indiana counties will sponsor an annual- roundup meeting March 11 at the fairgrounds Shrine building in Warsaw. Dr. Don Paarlberg, Purdue agricultural economist, will be principal speaker. Forest Conder, president of Vita-Vet Laboratories, Marion, and a former county extension agent, will be toastmaster. The event begins at 7 p. m. The Lafayette barber shop quartet—Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too —will entertain and the outstanding alumni chapter in northeast Indiana will be recognized ih a special ceremony. Purdue ag alumni from these counties are sponsoring the event: Adams, AHen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Steuben, St. Joseph, Wabash, Wells and Whitley. Tickets for this event are available from the county extension dffice, Decatur.

Dr. Blanche Krick In New Lilly Hall Dr. Blanche Fugate Krick, formerly of Decatur, and now assistant professor of psychology at Indiana Central College, Indianapolis, will have her office in the newly dedicated Lilly Science Hall there. The new building was dedicated Feb. 22. Dr. Krick formerly worked at the Adams county memorial hospital, and has several local relatives, including Mrs. Otto J. Baker, route 3. Dr. Krick received her bachelor of nursing degree from St. Francis College in 1957; her master of arts degree from Arizona State University in psychology in 1959; and her doctor of educational psychology degree in educational psychology in 1963. A member of Psi Chi, she lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Fred. She first joined Central’s college faculty in 1959 as a teacher in the nursing department and changed to psychology upon completing her doctorate. Births , A 5 lb., 4 oz., son was born at 4 o’clock today to Mr. and ’ Mrs. Gene Stoppenhagen at the Putman county hospital at Green- • castle. Paternal grandparents are • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stoppenhagen, 527 Stratton Way. At the Adams county memorial ; hospital: Charles and Mary Knefelkamp Elzey, of Pleasant Mills beI came the parents of a 9 lb., 4% oz., baby boy at 1:32 a.m. today. . Four-Year-Old Boy Is Drowned Friday CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (UPI) — Dennis Parsons, 4, drowned Friday when he fell into a treatment tank at the Crawfordsvillel sewage disposal plant. Steve Addler, 4, said that his playmate fell into the tank while chasing his windblown hat. Firemen recovered the body a short time later. The accident occurred while the boys’ parents were searching for them. The children had wandered away from home while playing together. byterian church, Mrs. Huber De- • Voss, 2 p.m. Decatur Business and Professional Women’s club, American ’ Legion Home, 6:30 p.m.

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Locals Miss Pat Beal, of Ball State Teachers college, Muncie, and Pvt. E2 William L. Beal of Fort Knox, Ky., are spending the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Beal. Hospital Admitted Don Runyon, Berne; Mrs. Dorothy Ray, Willshire, Ohio; Master Brett Brunner, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Esther Bixler, Geneva; Mrs. Nellie Meyer, Mrs. Gerald Ulman and baby girl, Charles Butler, Decatur.

■ -1 I ■■■■ I Ursula Andress has the role of the widowed owner of a gambling boat in “4 For Texas” the Technicolor comedy western showing Sunday and Monday at the Adams theater. The star-studded cast includes Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin as two gambling-gunmen and Anita Ekberg, the voluptuous Swedish blonde. The dashing adventure story is laid in the colorful wickedness of Galveston in the 1870’s.

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