Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 93, Decatur, Adams County, 18 April 1964 — Page 3

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1964

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Girl Scout Award Night Held Here

The Catholic Girl Scout award night was held at the school auditorium Thursday evening, with an excellent attendance of Scouts and parents. Their teachers and the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Simeon Schmitt, pastor of St. Mary’s church and chaplain of the group, also attended. The program opened with the flag ceremony and singing “The Star Spangled Banner.” Mrs. Andrew Miller, organizer from the Catholic school, welcomed the parents and teachers, thanking them for their help in the past year. She then intoduced Msgr Schmitt, who presented the ‘awards. Awards Presented One of the highest awards presented was the Marian award, given for outstanding merits earned in religion and scouting, and awarded to four girls of troop 118: Patricia Gross, Georgianna Gase, Louanna Becker and Susan Reber. This is the first time this award has been received in DeAPRIL MEETING HELD BY LOIS CIRCLE The Lois circle of the Decatur EUB church held their April meeting at the home of Mrs. Virjpl Andrews. Mrs. J, O. Penrod was the leader. The lesson topic was “The City Challenges the church." A skit, “The Trial,” was given by Mrs. Penrod, Mrs. Doyle Gehres, Mrs. Don Cochran, Mrs. Orval Fisher and Mrs. Emma Barkley. Questions were asked and then discussed by the group. The scrip-

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catur. Their leader, Mrs. Paul Gross, was presented her. fiveyear pin. Other awards, of badges and pins, were presented to the following troops and leaders: Troop 118, Mrs. Paul Gross and Mrs. Richard Feasel; Troop 147, Mrs. Robert Eash; Troop 70, Mrs. Salvadore Alanis; Troop 672, Mrs. Andrew Miller ana Mrs. Edward Hammond; Troop 189, Mrs. James McGill and Mrs. Joe Schultz; Troop 143, Mrs. Thomas Miller and Mrs. Gerald Martin. Entertainment for the evening was presented following the awards. Brownies presented two dances, the Juniors sang songs, and the Cadettes presented a chorus from the “Roaring Twenties” and a mimic of the Ed Sullivan variety show. The program was closed with prayer and blessing by Msgr. Schmitt, after which the girls marched out, singing “Girl Scouts Together.” ture, Hebrews: 8-10 was read by Mrs. Penrod followed by silent prayer. Mrs. Penrod closed by reading a player. Mrs. Virgil Andrews, chairman, conducted the business meeting. Some announcements were made concerning the World Service day of prayer, April 26; May fellowship, May 1; Senior citizens banquet, April 28 at Bethany; and the mother-daughter banquet May 22 at the Community Center. The project for April, May and June will be mental health. For one dollar you can become a member of the Indiana association of mental health. January, February, and March the project was aprons for the Haven Hubbard home. Sixty six aprons were sent. The business meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Doyle Gehres. Refreshments were served to the ten members present. The May meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Emma Barkley. Mrs. Orval Fisher will be the leader. ST. LUKE’S WOMAN’S GUILD HOLDS MEETING The St. Luke Women’s guild met at the church Thursday evening for their regular meeting. The St. John’s .guild were their guests for the evening. The Rev. Robert Olson gave a very impressive lesson on “Evangelism.” Refreshments of salad, nuts, mints ahd punch were thirty five ladies present. The Golden Age group for members of the First Methodist church will meet Thursday in the church lounge at 2 p.m.

The Olive Rebekah lodge met Tuesday evening at the Red Mens hall with eighteen members present. Team practice was held. The cover gift was given to Mrs. Edna Callow. The members will attend the district meeting at Zanesville today. Monroe Boosters The Monroe boosters 4-H club met I’uesday at the Adams Central school. The president, Stan Steury, presiding over the meeting. Kim Watson led the pledges, and group singing was led by Steve Gerber. Mike Cook called the roll. Each member answered with the make of a car. Record books were passed out to each member. Recreation was enjoyed in the gym following the meeting, and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at 7:30, April 20, at the Adams Central school. Junior Merry Maids The Junior Merry Maids 4-H club held their meeting Monday evening at the Monmouth high school. Jill Fuelling presided over the meeting. Debbie Beihold and Denise Franklin led the pledges. Devotions were given by Sandra Kukelhan, ' Kristine Boerger led the singing. Roll call was answered with a hobby. The health and safety lesson was given by Trella Mann. Kristine Fuelling gave a speech on how to fill out record books. Clothing demonstrations were given by Sue Graves, Janice Aumann, Caroline Boerger, and Jill Fuelling. The seen! ary and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. The next meeting will be held at Monmouth high school, April 27 at 7:30 p. m. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Joseph and June Falmon Hough, route 1, are the parents of a 7 lb., 3 oz., baby boy born Friday at 10:50 p.m. Hospital Admitted Mrs. Pearl Heller, Master Chris Hakes, Decatur. Dismissed Mrs. Jonas Y. Schwartz and baby girl, Geneva; Mrs. Te Frona Floyd, Monroe; Mrs. Donald Barkley and baby boy, Decatur. Indiana State Asks For Change In Name TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (UPD —Trustees of Indiana State College Friday adopted a_ resolution to change the institution’s name to Indiana State University. The resolution will be submitted to the 1965 Legisla\ire which will have to approve any change. Spokesmen said the change was urged in recognition of the school's multi-purpose program on all levels of higher learning.

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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 Story Hour, Decatur Library, ages 5 to 7, 1:30 p.m. Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Claudia Caston and Nola Isch. St. John’s guild, Rummage sale, former Goodin market bldg. MONDAY Rosary society, K of C 8 p.m. Adams county home demonstration chorus, Farm Bureau bldg., Monroe, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Friendship, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. Rosary society, K of C hall, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Herman Von Gunten, 2 p.m., bulb exchange. Nu U club, 136 S. 11th. street, 7:30 p.m. Church Mother’s study club, Mrs. Karl Johnson, 8 p.m. Merry Matrons home demonstration club, Mrs. Delmer Thieme, 7:30 p.m. Pocahontas lodge, Red Men hall, 7:30 p.m. Loyal daughters class of Bethany EUB church, class meeting, Mrs. James Staley, 7:30 p.m. 39’ers, Youth and Community Center, carry in dinner, 6:30 p.m. Psi lota Xi sorority, Lutheran parish hall, 7:30 b.m. WEDNESDAY Shakespeare club, Decatur Youth and Community Center, 12:30 p.m. First Presbyterian church. Women’s Association, carry-in dinner. Springtime supper, Methodist youth fellowship, Methodist church, 5 to 7 p.m. THURSDAY Woman’s Missionary society, First Baptist church, Fellowship night, 7:30 p.m, Decatur Chapter, 127, Order of the Eastern Star, anniversary, 7:30 p.m., Masonic hall. The seventy-first anniversary of Decatur chapter 127 of the Order of the Eastern Star will be celebrated Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic hall. Golden Age Group for members of First Methodist church, church lounge, 2 p.m. FRIDAY American Missionary church Friendship circle, Mrs. Warren Kneuss, 7:30 p.m.

Blue Flame Gas Buys Business In Ohio Blue Flame Gas Corp, of Bluffton has purchased the assets and business of the Wright Gas Co. of Georgetown, 0., it was announced today by Blue Flame president Roger Isch, and Wright president Walter T. Lynch. The Wright area of operations includes the southwestern portion of the state of Ohio, with plants at Mt. Orab, Lebanon and Piketon. Isch announced that operations would be continued as before with all Wright Gas personnel transferring to the new Blue Flame operation and that the personnel, many of whom have been associated with the Wright Co. for many years, would continue to provide the sales and service as they have in the past. > The Wright properties will be operated as "Wright Blue Flarne” with headquarters at Georgetown, 0., under the management and direction of Charles Clift, The acquisition of Wright Gas, together with previous purchases of Sunset Propane, Inc., Cold-< water Fuel Co., and Cheeseman’s Sales & Service, should substantially increase Blue Flame’s annual gallonage. Writer Ben Hecht Dies Early Today NEW YORK (UPD —Ben Hecht, 70, whose ’career as . journalist, playwright and screenwriter spanned : half a century, died early today in his Manhattan apartment. Police attributed death to a heart attack. Rust Proof Fill your pin cushions with steel wool, and you'll avoid dull or rusty needles and pins in the future.

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Beckwith's Trial Ends In Hung Jury GREENWOOD, Miss. (UPD— Byron De La Beckwith, enjoying MS first day of freedom since his arrest last June 23 on charges of murdering Negro leader Medgar Evers, was warmly received today in his hometown. * ' ■ Beckwith, member of an old family in this Mississippi delta town, was greeted by a huge “Welcome Home De La” sign when he returned hefe Friday after his second murder trial ended in a hung, jury. Dozens of well wishers were on hand at the Leflore County Courthouse when Beckwith rode up in the back seat of a sheriff’s car. The greeters crowded around him, shook his hand and slapped him on the back. ‘Glad to be home,” Beckwith said, a broad smile crossing his face. A dozen of his friends stepped forward to post the SIO,OOO bond Beckwith needed for his freedom. He accepted two of the offers and then hurried off to a hotel for a reunion with his wife. ‘ Before leaving, the 43-year-old former fertilizer salesman who testified in his trial that he believed in segregation “like I believe in God” turned again to his friends and declared he was mighty impressed by the welcome home signs. “They brought tears to my eyes,” he said. A 12-man, all-white jury deadlocked 8-4 in favor of acquittal Friday after 10 hours of deliberation in Beckwith’s second trial. The first trial ended in a similar deadlock. Fate of the case—the most celebrated in Mississippi since 1955 when two white men were tried and acquitted for killing Negro teen-ager Emmett Till for allegedly wolf whistling at a white woman—was still undecided. « Beckwith might be called for another trial, but there was speculation among court officials that the case would be put in the inactive file. Beckwith’s case was continued until the May term of court.

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DeGaulle Condition Reported Excellent PARIS (UPf) — President Charles de Gaulle left his hospital bed today and took a few steps around his room 24 hours after a prostate operation, it was officially announced. A medical bulletin signed by three doctors at Cochin Hospital said; “Gen. De Gaulle passed a good night, had some food and took several steps in his room. His state of health is very satisfactory.” The operation Friday came as a complete surprise to the French public and served to remind the nation there apparently is no < one ready to take De Gaulle’s place. It was also seen as a factor in determining whether De Gaulle will run for a second term next year. The 73-(year-old president’s prostate gland was removed in a lOOflninute operation which was kept a close secret for several hours afterward. Surgery was completed before 10 a.m. but was not confirmed officially until nearly 7 p.m. in a communique signed by three doctors and said to have been approved by De Gaulle himself. The communique said "the operation took place normally” and De Gaulle’s condition was “very satisfactory.” De Gaulle was expected to spend about two weeks in the hospital, according to informed sources. They said he hoped to be back on the job within a month. The president has carefully avoided committing himself on whether he will run for a second term but the indications so far have been that he will. His pre-recorded radio and television speech to . the nation, broadcast only an hour before he entered the hospital Thursday night, was seen as the opening of his campaign for reelection.

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We Salute The Veterans organizations’of Adams County for their assistance in rendering full military honors for deceased veterans. It is through their unceasing efforts that America pays fitting and final homage to her sons that have served so well. GILLIG & DOAN ~—— Funeral Home THOMAS N. SEFTON, Manager Emergency Oxygen Equipped Ambulance Service. PHONE 3-3314

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Hunt For Slayers Os Three Policemen LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (UPD —Three suspects were arrested in Carabelle, Fla., today in a roundup of auto theft suspects in connection with slaying of three Georgia policemen. Police Chief J. O. Bell said the Florida Highway Patrol picked up the three suspects on his request after he heard that three men from Gwinnett County with police records had been seen in Florida. The three officers were found manacled with their own handcuffs and murdered with their own guns in a wooded area Friday after they apparently had caught a band of auto thieves about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. Gwinnett County Sheriff Quill Sammon, who said the murders were linked to a car theft ring said he believed the case could be solved in a matter of days. State, county and Atlanta police joined in a massive investigation to solve the murders of officers Jerry R. Everett, 28; Ralph K. Davis, 49, and Marvin Jesse Gravitt, 52. The officers were shot sometime after answering a 1:15 a.m. complaint Friday concerning two suspicious cars itfhich had met on a dirt road about a mile from the Northeast Expressway which runs into the Atlanta metropolitan area. Everett and Davis were taking Gravitt, who had become ill, home in a patrol car when they were told by radio to investigate the cars. The officers apparently died without a struggle. Two of the slain policemen were still waring their caps when the bodies were found. Their holsters were empty. ’ Their patrol car—its radio, siren and blinker lights missing —was found parked off the dirt road a quarter mile from the death scene. Another quarter mile away, the remains of a burned car, stolen earlier in Atlanta, was found.

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