Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 199, Decatur, Adams County, 22 August 1964 — Page 3

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 1964

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Miss Grace Lorraine Habegger of Chicago, 111., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Habegger of Berne, became the bride of Paul Rogers Hammand, also of Chicage, at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, in the First Mennonite church. Rev. and Mrs. William F. Hammond, missionari& in Bolivia, South America, are the parents of the bridegroom. Before the altar graced with candelabra, greenery and an arrangement of white gladioli, the Rev. Gordon Neuenschwander receivedn.tha double .ring wedding vows of the couple,, Mrs. Leland Neuen, organist, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Lehman, vocalists, presented a pre-nuptial musicale. Vocal selections included ‘‘God Gave Me You,” “Together With Jesus,” and “Wedding Prayer.” Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a gown of skinner mist peau and chantilly lace. The slight highrise bodice of all lace featured a scoop beaded neckline anti long lily point sleeves. The full controlled skirt was trimmed with lace spf&ys and had a chapel length train. She wore a single strand of pearls, a gift from the groom. Her bouffant elbow length veil of imported silk illusion was caught to a crown of petals with lace and seed pearls, and she carried a white orchid with pompons and trailing ivy. Miss Alice Habegger of Chic-

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ago, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor, and Miss Wanda West of Chicago, friend of the bride, was bridesmaid. They wore identical floor length gowns of blush pink and deeper pink peau de soie. Matching bows held their brief veils of gathered tulle and their bouquets were of pink and white pompons, trailing with ivy. Paul Morris of Urbana, 111., served as best man for his friend. Ushers were Les Bates of Chicage, Hl., and David Basinger and Stanley Schneck, both of Pandora, O. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs.» Habegger chose a bone brocade dress, complemented with turquoise blue, and a corsage of pink carnations. A reception on the church patio followed the .ceremony. Guests were served by Mrs. Thomas Burke, Mrs. Russell Oyer, and the Misses Linda Basinger, Mary Jo Schumacher, Jeane Moser and June Lehman. Mrs. Delmar Ryan presided at the guest register. The bride is a graduate of Berne high school and Hammond graduated from the Hampden Dubose Academy in Zell weed, Fla. Both are graduates of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. For a wedding trip to the northeastern states, the bride selected a three-piece blue linen suit with black patent accessories and an orchid corsage from her bridal bouquet. After August 24, they will reside at 1100 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago 10, 111. WALTHER LEAGUE MEETS WEDNESDAY The St. Paul Lutheran WaVher league met Wednesday evening. The meeting was opened with a hymn and prayer, followed by devotions. The remainder of the evening was spent in working opt last minute details of the social, scheduled for September 6. The luncheon committee was Maxine Bulmahn, Nancy Conrad and Duane Hoffman.

.Society. GROUP HOLDS AUGUST MEETING The St. Paul Lutheran ladies aid members met in the church basement Thursday for the August meeting. The meeting was opened with a song, “Lord, We Confess Our Numerous Faults.” Rev. Kuck continued his topic, “Christian Discipleship.” Mrs. Otto Wefel, chairman, was assisted by Mrs. Paul Becker and Mrs. Wilbur Selking. It was stated that anyone having items for the rummage sale should contact Mrs. Wefel by calling Preble 7-4177. Part of the afternoon was spent in addressing Portal of Prayer booklets to the congregation mem? bens, this being a ladies aid pro- • ject. The group enjoyed various written contests and games with prizes going to Mrs. Robert Weber, Mrs. Willard Fawbush, Mrs. Ed Reinking and Mrs. F. W. Bieberich. Mrs. Herman Bittner was the recipient of the door prize and a secret pal gift was received by Mrs. Fawbush. Hostesses were Mrs. Wilbur Selking and Mrs. William Selking. The next meeting will be September 17. 1939 CLASS HOLDS REUNION Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Girod were host and hos ess for the reunion of the 1939 class of Kirkland high school. This was the first reunion held by the class in 25 years. A potluck dinner was enjoyed by the class members and their families and an afternoon of swimming, singing and reminiscing school days was also ejoyed by all. The thirteen members of the class in attendance were: Robert Presdorf of Lagrange, Dean Runkel and Chalmer Borne of Fort Wayne, James Fosnaugh of Willshire, 0., Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Irma Mceßames) Hildebrand, Raymond Kolter, Richard Gerber, Mrs. Eugene (Bernice Cable) Miller, Mrs. Milton (Dorothy Mankey) Hoffman, Miriam Hoffman, Dr. Arthur Girod, all of Decatur, and Mrs. Harry (Hazel Yake) Liechty of Berne.

Harry King Retires From 6. E. Plant Harry King, a Decatur resident tmtil recently, has taken early retirement under the optional provisions of the General Electric pension plan, effective September 1. The 61-year-old King has completed more than 41 years of service at the Decatur plan, after joining the General Electric company May 28, 1923. He was first employed as an inspector* and had various inspection assignments befdre transferring to the automatic screw machining section in 1932. In 1942, he was advanced to a leading operator and July 21, 1942, was appointed a foreman in the automatic screw machine and shaft machining section. He served as foreman in the department until his retirement. King and his wife have sold their home in Decatur and plan to make their new home in the Shasta Valley in Oregon. They have a son in Portland, Ore. The Kings are now enjoying a vacation trip through the western states. King was recently honored at a retirement party at Villa Lanes by the exempt salaried club. Two Are Fined In City Court Today A Fort Wayne man and a Decatur resident were fined $lO and costs each in city court this morning. Charles C. Turner, 21-year-old resident of 208% S. Second St., paid a fine of $lO and costs, totaling S3O, in city court. Judge John B. Stults also gave Turner 30 days in jail, but suspended the sentence with the provision that Turner repair and make restitution for, damages to his apartment. He was arrested at his home at 9:40 p.m. Friday and charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication. He was fined on the disorderly count, but the intoxication charge was continued indefinitely. Judge Stults fined George Bradley 40-year-old Fort Wayne man, $lO and costs, totaling S3O, and remanded him to jail when he was unable to pay the fine. Bradley was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Friday on Monroe street, near the Maier Hide & Fur Co., and charged with disorderly conduct. Both men were held in jail until their court appearances this morning.

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The St. Mary’s Catholic church was the scene of the marriage of Miss Ann Teres LaFontaine, daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Herbert LaFontaine, route 6, and John Edward Grothaus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Grothaus, route 1, Delphos, O. At an altar bedecked with large Vases of gladioli and pompons, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Simeon Schmitt officiated for the 10 a.m. double ring ceremony. ‘ Organist Mrs. John Girard accompanied thb men’s choir, un-, tier the direction of Ed Heiman, as they presented the nuptial high mass, “Ave Maria” and “Remember Holy Mary.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a floor length gown of candle light deep luster peau, featuring a sweetheart neckline and elbow length sleeves. The fan-like pleats framed the front of the skirt, which was adorned with handclipped appliques of re-embroider-ed alencon lace. Two panels, covered with lace and topped by a bow, fell from the back center of the waistline over the skirt to form a chapel length train. Her bouffant veil of maline illusion was caught to a crown of ‘pearls and aurora borealis. The bride also wore a small chain necklace, a gift of the groom. She carried a white missal, a gift of the groom’s aunt, topped with a purple orchid and stephanoitls. Miss Ruth LaFontaine, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a floor length gown of blue mist delustered peau. The fitted bodice featured, a bateau neckline and elbow length sleeves with inserts of shirring topped by selftie. The back waistline was accented with a large bow, graced by flowing streamers. Her headpiece was a matching bow and a small veil. She carried an arrangement of pink sweetheart roses and; white pompons. The bridesmaids were Miss Patsy LaFontaine, sister of the bride; Mrs. James Schulte, sister of the groom; and Miss Eileen Gase. They were attired identical to the honor attendant. The bride’s mother designed and made the bride’s costume, as well as those of her attendants. Dan Grothaus, brother of the, groom, served as best man, with Ed LaFontaine and John LaFontaine, brothers of the bride, and James Schulte as ushers. Chuck Wolpert, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. A wedding dinner was held at the Moose home for 40 guests. A reception will be held at the Moose home at 2 pm. for approximately 300 guests. The Misses Linda Lengerich, Joan Lengerich, Carole Kable, Marilou Holthouse, Ann Leah Wurst, and Phyllis Kill will serve for the reception. , The bride’s mother chose a blue frost eyelet embroidered sheath with an overjacket and matching accessories. The groom’s mother chose a green and brown amel jersey figure dress with jacket and matching accessories. Each mother wore a cbrsage of white pompons. For a wedding trip to the northern states, the bride has chosen an emerald A-line dress with black patent accessories and the orchid from her bridal bouquet.

The new Mrs. Grothaus is a graduate of Decatur Catholic high school and is a senior at St. Francis College, Fort Wayne. She will teach second grade at St. John’s grade school, Delphos, O. Grothaus is a graduate of St. John’s high school and International Business College, Fort Wayne.. He is employed in the accounting department of the Westinghouse, Corp., Lima, O. Following their wedding trip, the Couple will reside a 626 South Main street, Delphos*. MEET AT MOOSE HOME The Women of the Moose met at the Moose home for a social meeting with senior regent, Mrs." Dean Baughman, presiding. The group voted on chartering a bus to the Marion Moose home, September 20. After the meeting, everyone enjoyed a white elephant sale auctioned by Mrs. Al Snyder. ■ The next mee'ing will be an enrollment held at the Moosd home September 3. B MP ' $' BTEPHEN PATRICK VERGARA is the name of the seven pound, one ounce, son of Anthony and Ruth Barr Vergara, 1044 Krick street, born at the Adams county memorial hospital at 8:55 am., August 14, 1964... —(Photo by Cole' hhhrbh JAMIE RENEE LUGINBILL is the name of the sever! pound, two ounce daughter of Richard and Ada Luginbill, route-6, born at the Adams county memorial hospital at 8:16 a.m., August 12, 1964 —(Photo by Cole)

Club Schedule Telephone 3-2121 Judy Hinchy Society Editor Calendar items for each day’s publication must be phoned in by 11 a.m. (Saturday fc3o) SATURDAY** Psi lota Xi trading post, 1-4, H. Snively and Mary Strickler. SUNDAY Bischoff family reunion, carryin dinner, Hoagland Hayloft, 12 o’clock noon. MONDAY Cootie auxiliary, VFW post home, 8 p.m. TUESDAY Eagles Auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. Decatur Bellmont home demonstration club, Holthouse on the Highway, 7 p.m. Jolly Housewives home demonstration club. Pleasant Mills school, 7:30 p.m. Root Township home demonstration club, Mrs. Lee Fleming, picnic dinner. Olive Rebekah lodge, Red Man hall. 7:30 p.m., picnic at Memorial park. THURSDAY Gals and Pals square dance club, You.h and Community center. FRIDAY Decatur Missionary church Friendship circle, Mrs. Lester Strahm. 7:30 p.m. American Legion auxiliary, Legion home, social meeting, 8 p.m. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buuck and Ronald returned Sunday afternoon from a trip to California. Michael G. Kaehr, a recent graduate of Heidelberg College. Tiffin, 0., has acepted the position as music instructor in the high school at New London, Wis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dorris Heath. Mrs. Walter Zimmerman recently underwent a very serious operation lit the Parkview memorial hospial. Her hoom number is 226. No visitors will be allowed to see her for a few days. Miss Mary Miller has been admitted to the Lutheran hospital for surgery. Her room number is 404. Admitted to the Jay county hospital this week were Mrs. Edith E. Moore, route one, Geneva, and Miss Linda Champ, of Berne: dismissed were Master Frederick Haviland, route one Geneva; and Robert and Donald Hanni, also of Geneva. Insurance Agent Is Star Club Member Carl A. Braun of 311 North 4th Street, Decatur, has qualified as a member of the 1964 star club of New York Life Insurance company. The star club is composed of New York Life’s outstanding agents and is based upon 1963-64 sales records, caocrding to general manager John P. Shine, CLU, of the company's Gary general office, As a member of the star club, Braun has qualified to attend this year's educational conference August 30 September 2 at Mackinac, Mich. Ice Cream Prepared By Committee Here The ice cream for the social held at the Spangler farm Thursday evening was prepared by the committee in charge, and frozen by the local Dairy Queen. A story in Friday’s Daily Democrat was misleading in that it appeared to have said the Dairy Queen furnished the ice cream, which was not correct. Jailed On Charge Os Disorderly Conduct Jerry Lee Wheeler, 28, of 913 Russell St., is in custody at the Adams county jail on a charge of disorderly conduct. Wheeler was arrested at his home around 3 o’clock this morning, following an altercation there. He became violent with deputy sheriff Harold August and was taken to jail. It was reported that Wheeler kicked in a screen in a door at the jail, and also broke the deputy sheriff’s glasses. No date of court apeparance has been set, but it is believed he will appear in city court next Monday morning A chare of assault and battery is pending against Wheeler in the same court. If you have something to sell or trade — use the Democrat Want ads — They get BIG results.

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Miss Mary Frances Beckmeyer became the bride of James J. Divita at 11:30 a m. today in the St. Mary’s Catholic church. The Rev. Joseph Dooley, of Indianapolis, officiated at the double ring* ceremony. Vases of gladioli accented the sanctuary, and white bows marked individual - pews. Music for the nuptial high mass was presented by the men’s choir, directed by Edward Heiman and accompanied by Mrs. John Girard. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawranee Beckmeyer, rural route 3,’ Decatur. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Divita, Chicago, 111. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride chose a gown of silk organza. Re-embroidered Alencon lace outlined the portrait neckline, and sprays of similar lace accented the front of the skirt. A dior tow with streamers highlighted the softly pleated skirt which flowed into a chapel length train. Her fingertip mantilla was of imported French chantilly lace. She carried white glamellias with ivy streamers. Mrs. Walter W. Wurmel, of Chicago, 111., was matron of honor. Her gold floor length gown Hospital Admitted Mrs. John Roth, Mrs. Ray Venis, Baby Christina Schwartz, Decatur. Births At the Adams county memorial hospital: Samuel and Barbara Schwartz Schwartz, route 1, Berne, are the parents of a 6 lb., I'4> oz., baby girl born at 2:10 p.m., Friday.

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featured short sleeves, a rounded neckline and a bell-shaped skirt. She carried deep orange glamellias with rust pompons. Gilbert Tutungi, Indianapolis, was best man. Robert Gase ushered guests. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Beckmeyer selected a royal blue sheath. Mrs. Divita chose an aqua ensemble. Both mothers wore white glamellia corsages. A wedding dinner in the Four Seasons immediately followed the ceremony. Over 150 guests will be registered by Mrs. Alfona Kahlert, of Monroe, • at a reception this afternoon in the American Legion home. Serving will be Mrs. Fred Lengerich, Monroe. Mrs. Robert Gase. Mrs. Gerald Voglewede, and Mrs. Don Middendorf. Following a wedding trip through Virginia, the couple will reside in Indianapolis. A graduate of Decatur Catholic high school and Marian College, Indianapolis, the bride was women's news editor of the Kokomo Tribune. She is a candidate‘for a master’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and is affiliated with Theta Sigma Phi, professional fraternity for women in communications. Divita is assistant professor of history' at Marian College. A graduate of DePaul University, Chicago, and the University of Chicago, he is-pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Chicago.

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