Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1964 — Page 3

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1964

SOCIETY

MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET IS HELD The annual mother-daughter banquet of the Monroe Methodist church was held recently. The guests met in the sanctuary. Mrs. Homer Winteregg played the prelude, and the group sang, "Faith of Our Mothers.’’ Mrs. Paul Nussbaum gave the devotions reading scripture from Philippians 4:6-7. She also read a poem, "Cluttered Days,” and another poem in answer to cluttered days, closing with prayer. The conscience dues were collected by Judy and Pat Workinger and Margaret Rowdon. Mrs. Harry Crownover, president, made several announcements and read correspondence, after which the two hundred members and guests retired to the dining hall where a sumptuous meal was served by the men of the church. After the meal, a welcome 'vps given by Mrs. James Michaels, with the response given by her daughter, Kathy. A tribute was paid to Mrs. TeFrona Floyd, the first president of the WSCS. Mrs. Raymond Crist and Mrs. DeLota Engle of the Sunshine committee conducted a contest and gave a gift to the oldest mother, Mrs. Jesse Beam, mother of Mrs. Sheldon Wagley; the youngest mother, Mrs. Clarence Fellers; the mother with the most daughters present, Mrs. Costa Hike Hopkins and Mrs.. Bob Baxter tied, each having four daughters; the one who came the farthest was Mrs. Gladys Carr, guest of Mrs. Gerald Tullis; and the mother who had the most granddaughters present was Mrs. Lillie Rich with six. Mrs. Rene Brandt presented a white Bible to Mrs. Lillian Stuckey, who is now a member of the senior citizen’s club, and a gift to Mrs. Crownover, the retiring president. Hats used for decoration were held up for the owners to recognize. Hats made from nut cups were at each place as favors. The group adjourned to the sanctuary for the remaining part of the program. Two readings were given by Melissa Morrison. A duet. "Count Your Many Blessings,” was sung by Mrs. James Nussbaum and daughter, Joni. Mrs. Ruth Ann Soliday Ellis then showedher pictures and gave a narration of her trip to Japan last summer as she accompanied Keiko Shimizu, who had spent four years at Taylor University and Decatur, to her home. The meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. Darold Berne. •Hie Monmouth PTA will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. at the school. New officers will be installed, and the PTA convention reports will be given. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. James Murphy, Jr. The Flo-Kan Sunshine girls will meet Monday at 6:15 p.m. at the Moose home. All girls should be present for installation of officers.

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VEKA CRUZ SCHOOL PTA HAS MEETING The Vera Cruz Opportunity school held their May parentteachers meeting recently at the school. Hugh Cobb of Bluffton gave the devotions followed by the group singing, "America the Beautiful.” Leslie Brinegar, consultant for programs for the mentally handicapped in Indiana, from the division of special education, spoge on the "Educable and trainable classes for the retarded in the public schoools.” A lengthy question and answer period followed his interesting talk. Mrs. Max Fosnaugh, president, announced during the business meeting that fourteen families have paid for membership in the Indiana association for retarded children. She reported she and Mrs. Clara Andrews had attended the state conference at Indianapolis. The students, faculty and drivers are planning a train ride May 12 from Huntington to Decatur. Final plans for the annual school supper will be announced later. The officers elected for next year are: president, Marshall Archbold; vice president, Wayne Cook; treasurer, Mrs. Harold Andrews; secretary, Mrs. George Millington; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Marshall Archbold. The executive committee met following refreshments served by the committee in charge: Mr. and Mrs. Al Liby, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. Marsail Archbold, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ross. PTA OF SOUTHEAST SCHOOL MEETS THURSDAY The PTA of the Southeast school met Thursday evening at the school. Rev. Huston Bever, Jr., gave the devotions. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were given. Ray Lehman passed out the safety patrol awards. Gail Grabill installed the officers for the coming year. They are as follows: president, Kenny Shannon; vice president, Clarence Stapleton; treasurer, Mrs. Richard Evans; secretary, Mrs. Ray Seitz. The president, Lawren Arnold, thanked the group for their help during the past year. The kindergarten, under the direction of Mns. James Robinson, presented the following program: “Hello; Everybody!”, “Dragon “Hunt,” “Button Up Your Overcoat,” “A Boy’s Mother,” “Three Billy Goats Gruff,” “If You’re Happy," and “Good-bye, Everybody! ” . The hospitality committee served refreshments at the close of the meeting. The Methodist Evening circle will have a potluck supper at the home of Mrs. Lyman Hann, Monday at 6:30 p.m. The Past Presidents Parley will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the American Legion home. Mns. Mabie Liniger will serve as hostess. The Trinity Bjble class of the Decatur EUB church will meet Thursday at the fellowship hall, at 7:30 p.m. Hie meeting has been set one week early due to commencement the following week. The men of the class will have charge of refreshments and entertainment. Decatur chapter 127 of the Order of the Eastern Star will have a carry-ip mother-daugh-ter banquet, Thursday at the Masonic hall at 6 p.m. The Rainbow girls will have charge of the program. The Rose Garden club will have a May Day breakfast at the home of Mrs. George Sprague, Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mrs. Frank Crist will assist Mrs. Sprague. The St. Ann Study club will meet at the home of Mrs. Carl Stiegmeyer Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.

n. &L ie6 (This is a new service to new parents — one-column photos of new babies born at the Adams county memorial hospital will be printed in the Decatur Daily Democrat, if the parents sign a release at the hospital at the time the picture is taken, or bring in l a one-column picture and sign a release at the Decatur Daily Democrat.) ' CAREY ALAN FREE is the name of the seven pound, six ounce son of Richard and Patricia Sovine Free of Pleasant Mills, born at the Adams county memorial hospital, at 1:32 p. m., April 29, 1964. I CHRISTOPHER LYNN BAUMAN is the name of the eight pound, seven and one half punce son of James and Vera Roop Bauman, 134 S. 16th street, born at the Adams county memorial hospital at 1:24 p. m. May 3, 1964. CALVARY EUB LADIES AID HAS BANQUET The Calvary EUB Ladies aid met at the Palmer House at Berne for their mother and daughter banquet Wednesday evening. Following the dinner, a short, program was given. The group sang, “Faith of Our Fathers,” followed by prayer by Mrs. Darr. Several Mother’s day readings were given by Mrs. Ora Drake, Mrs. Bernice Darr, and the Misses Becky and Kathy Schnepp. Miss Becky Lichtenberger and Miss Debbie Miller SUng a special number after which the group sang, “What a Friend We have in Jesus,” to close the program. The next regular meeting will be held in June, with Mrs. Harold Kelley and Mrs. William Kelley as hostesses. The members of the Decatur Welcome Wagon club spent an •enjoyable evening Wednesday when they dined at the Four Seasons restaurant. After the meal Mrs. John Brunso conducted a short business meeting. The club then adjourned. The next meeting will be at the I & M building.

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

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A double ring candlelight ceremony united in marriage M i sis Jerilyn Kay Deming and Larry Richard Sheets recently. The Rev. Earl Gross officiated the vows in the First Baptist church of Bluffton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Deming. Elm Grove road, Bluffton. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.. R. Earl Sheets, 435 Limber lest Trail. The soloist, Miss Coni Bounds of Bluffton, sang ‘‘Because,” “One Hand, One Heart,” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” She was accompanied by Miss Marcia Meyer of > Bluffton, organist, who also played wedding music and the traditional marches. The bride appeared on the arm of her father in a gown of white peau de soie. The bodice was Chantilly lace with a scoop neckline and long sleeves ending in bridal points. The controlled bell shaped skirt was completed by a chapel length, train. Her shoulder length veil of silk illusion was secured by a circular* crown of peau de soie. Her pearl neckline was a gift of the bridegroom. A white orchid atop a white Bible formed the bridal bouquet. Mrs. Donald Higgins of Fort Wayne attended her sister as matron of honor. She was attired in a street length dress of peony pink peau de 'soie, styled with a fitted bodice with scoop neckline and elbow-length sleeves and a bell shaped skirt. A round headpiece of peony pink peau do soie held a nose-tip circular veil. One happiness rose with its long stem covered in pink satin formed her bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss Joye Deming, sister of the bride, and Miss Marsha Sheets, sister of the bridegroorq, were dressed identically to the matron of honor. Lynn Sheets brother of t h e bridegroom,' was beet man. Charles Wilt of Fort Wayne and Fred Prall of Bloomington, both fraternity brothers, acted as groomsmen. Guests were seated by Donald Shannoaxif Indianapolis, Steve Segal of Jasper. Roger Yule of Bluffton, all fraternity brothers, and Donald Higgins of Fort Wayne, brother-in-law of the bride. Mrs. Deming choee for her daughter’s wedding a three piece wooVbrocadesuit„of_wedgewood blue and beige. Her accessories were beige and she wore a white orchid. Mrs. Sheets wore a fern green dress and jacket of peau, de soie with champagne acces- . sories and a white orchid, »The reception was held in the church’s fellowship hall with Miss Janet White of Fort Wayne, Miss Darlene Tuggle of Larwill, Miss Phyllis Speicher of Berne, Miss Dorcella Hicks of Monticello, Miss Julie Manning of Winchester. Miss Jane Frick of Lapel, and Miss Judith Biberstine, Mrs. Marvin Kammer and Mrs. Noble Earhart, all of Bluffton, as hostesses. As a going away costume the bride chose a sea fb a m green looped mohair suit. She wore black patent accessories and the white orchid frohti her bridal bouquet. , Mrs. Sheets is a graduate of Bluffton high school and a senior at Ball State Teachers College. At the present time, she is doing her student teaching in Columbus. Sheets is a graduate of Decatur high school and a senior at Indiana University,, where he ie a member of Sig;ma Ph i Epsilon social fraternity. The couple will reside at 626

North College, Bloomington, until June when they will move to Decatur. ADAMS CENTRAL ALUMNI HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET The Adams Central alumni association held its annual banquet at the Adams Central high school, Saturday evening. Rev. C. E. Elam, pastor of the Monroe Meth- . odist church, gave the invocation, whieh was followed by a delicious dinner prepared by the cafeteria staff of the school! During the evening a senior trio consisting of Kathy Michaels, Jane Kaehr, and Judy Hirschy delighted the group with their singing. Also, a chorus made up of senior students was enjoyed. The graduating class ,of 1964 became official members after being initiated. In charge of initiation were Charles Hoffman and Gary Workinger. who introduced each senior as they in turn took part in mimics and impersonations of popular recording stars. Enos Schrock, president, t h e n honored Millard Habegger of Lafayette, as the outstanding member of the Adams Central association. Habegger received a plaque for “outstanding achievements in the field of education,” Habegger is a 1952 Adams Central graduate. Later he received his bachelor of science degree from Purdue, his master's from the California Institute of Technology and next Friday will conclude his work on his doctorate at Purdue. Mr. and Mrs. Habegger will move to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., soon, where he will do research for IBM. The entertainment for the evening was furnished by Ernie Kerns, Columbus comedian and entertainer. During the business session Ned Stucky was elected president. He succeeds Enos Schrock. Dale Hirschy was named vice president; Mrs. Charles Hoffman, secretary; and Mrs. Chester 'Longenberger, treasurer.

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Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Mrs. Connie Mitchel Society Editor Calendar items for each day’s publication must he phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30) SATURDAY Rummage sale WMA of Nuttman ave. EUB church, Kle n k bldg., Madison st., 9 a.m. Rummage sale, First Christian church basement, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Psi lota Xi Trading Post, 1-4, Jeanne Knape and Mickey McColly. Story hour, Decatur public library, Ages 5 to 7, 1:30 p.m. Pleasant Mills MYF bake sale, church lawn, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. MONDAY Formal initiation for new membens of Pythian Sisters, Moose home. 7:30 p.m. IHCA, Mrs. John Brecht, 1027 Parkview drive, 7:30 p.m. Pythian Sisters Needle club, after Temple, 7:30 p.m. Moose home. Gals and Pals home demonstration club, Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p.m. Merrier Mondays home demonstration club, Magley school, foreign food carry in dinner, 6:30 p.m. Methodist evening circle, potluck supper, Mrs. Lyman Hann, 6:30 p.m. < Past Presidents Parley, American Legion home, Mrs. Mabie Liniger, hostess, 8 p.m. Flo-Kan Sunshine girls, Moose home, 6:15 p.m. TUESDAY Indiana Roadside cpuncil, Decatur Youth and Community Center, all day meeting, beginning at 10 a m. Monmouth PTA, Monmouth school, 7:30 p.m. Profit and Pleasure home demonstration club, Mrs. William Kohne, 7:30 p.m. Sarah circle of Decatur EUB church, Mrs. David Wynn, 1 p.m. Delta Theta Tau, Mrs. Leland Smith, 916 Monroe st., 8 p.m. Xi Alpha Xi sorority, business, Mrs. Frank Crist, 8 p.m. St. Catherine study club, Mrs. Bob Meyer, 8 p.m. Sacred Heart study club I & M bldg., 7:45 p.m. Eta Tau Sigma, Mrs. Don Stump. Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Tri Kappa business meeting, Mrs. Paul Hammond, 7:45 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel study club, Mrs James Murphy, Jr., 8 p.m. Rose Garden club May Day breakfast, Mrs. George Sprague, 9 a.m. Tri Kappa Associates, Mrs. Robert HolthoUse, 7:30 p.m. Kirkland WCTU, Mrs. Ervin Lochner, 1:30 p.m. Olive Rebekah lodge, Red Men hall. 7:30 p.m. Monroe Better Homes demonstration club, Mrs. Harold Rich, 7:30 p.rp. WEDNESDAY Our Lady of Lourdes study club, Mrs. Joe Geels, 8 p.m. Evangeline Circle of United Church of Christ, Mrs. James Tumbleson, 7:30 p.m. ONO home demonstration club, Mrs. Roy Bieberich, 7:30 p.m. K of C auxiliary potluck supper K of C hall, 6:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran mother-daughter carry-in dinner, parish hall, 6:00 p.m. . ~ — —• — Naomi circle. First Presbyterian church, 9 a.m. Ruth circle of First Prebyterian church, Mrs. Wayne Schnepf, 8 p.m. St. Ann Study club, Mrs. Carl Stiegmeyer, 1:30 p.m. THURSDAY Mary-Martha circle of First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Milo Black, 2 p.m. Decatur Chapter 127, OES, mother-daughter carry-in banquet, Masonic hall, 6 p.m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 7:30 p.m. American Legion auxiliary, 4th district, — Wolcottville Legion

jF J Un m ■ I Miss Barbara L. Somers pl,, Mr. and Mrs. F. David Somers. Rose Hill, Yorktown, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Barbara Louise, to Max William Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Webb, 2125 W. Main street, Muncie. The Somers family formerly resided in Decatur. Miss SomOrs was graduated from Yorktown high school. She attended Ball State College and the Patricia Stevens modeling school. A member of Phi Beta Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the Delaware county dental assistants* association, she is employed as a dental assistant. Webb, a graduate of Selma high school, is a senior at Ban State CoUege. He is employed in the laboratory at Ball memorial hospital. The wedding will take place June 7 at the Hazelwood Christian church. Mr. and Mrs. William Affolder of Decatur are grandparents of the bride-elect.

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET HELD BY GUILD The Magley Women’s Guild held their mother and daughter banquet in the church basement Tuesday. Following the banquet, the program was opened with a welcome by Mrs. Gerhard Witte and daughter. The “Teen Tones” sang several selections, followed by a reading, “01d Age,” by Mrs. Elmer Peters. Miss Linda and Miss Gloria Gerber played a piano duet for the offering. Group singing was “led by Mrs. Leo Sheets. A style show of wedding gowns from eighty years ago to the , present time was held. Mrs. Elmer Blakey modeled Mrs. Loraine Buuck’s gown, which was eighty years old- Mrs. Theodore Heller modeled Mrs. Vickie Stoneburner’s Mrs. William Kruetzman modeled her gown, home. Trinity Bible class, Decatur EUB church, fellowship hall, 7:30 p.m. So Cha Rea dessert bridge. Miss Virginia Laurent, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Rummage sale, St. John’s Ladies Aid (Flatrock), Former Klenk’s bldg, on Madison street, 9 a.m.

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Mrs. Loren Kruetzman’s gown was modeled by her daughter Ann, Mrs. Darrell Arnold modeled her own gown, Mrs. Richard Gerber’s gown was modeled by Chloe Harkless', Mrs. Eugene Murchland, Mrs. Don Burke and Mrs. Irvin Worthman modeled their gowns, Mrs. Ralph Mankey modeled Mrs. Carl Bieberich’s gown, Mrs. Arthur Adams’ gown was modeled by Miss Helen Reppert, Arlene Borne modeled Mrs. Leroy Kolter’s gown, Mrs. Gene Kalthoff, Mrs. Michael Rauner, Mrs. George Olson and Mrs. Mary Egley modeled their own gowns, Mrs. Robert Mutschler’s gown was modeled by Sharon Smith, Mrs. Elma Reppert’s govfri was modeled by Gloria Gerber and Mrs. Rolland Scherry modeled her own gown. Gifts were presented to the youngest daughter present, Miss Leann Helmrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hdlmrich; the youngest grandmother, Mrs. Eugene Sommers; the person who came the farthest, Mrs. George Olson; the oldest mother. Mrs. I.illian Worthman; most children and granddaughters present, Mrs. Walter Walchle. A mother’s day skit was given, followed by a song, “Blessed Book” by Mrs. Leo Sheets. Mrs. Walter Egley and a group of girls sang, “Alice Blue Gown” to close the program.