Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 254, Decatur, Adams County, 27 October 1964 — Page 3

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1964

Society. I MERRY MATRONS HOLD I H ’ LLOWEEN PARTY I The home of Mrs. Amos Thieme I was the scene of the October ■ meeting and Halloween party of ■ the Merry Matrons home demon- I str at ion club. The members ar- I rived in costume and prizes for I costumes were awarded to Mrs. I Otto Thieme and Mrs. Edward I Marbach. I The meeting was opened by all I repeating the club creed. Mrs. Ot- I to Thieme gave a reading for de- I votions en'i’led "Thanksgiving for I Harvests.” She closed with a pray- I er. Mrs. Delmer Thieme present- B ed the history of the song of the | month, “Steal Away.” She led I the group in singing. KJrs. Wilbert I Thieme and Mrs. Otto Thieme pre- I sented the interesting lesson en- I titled 'T; it a bargain?” I Roll call was answered by tell- I ing what was learned from club I lessons and put into practice. Mrs. I Norvin Thieme read the minutes I of the September meeting and the I treasurer’s report was given by I Mrs. Art KrUeckeberg. Mrs. Ed- I ward Marbach presented the I health and safety lesson on tuber- | culosis. Mrs. Walter Thieme gave I the citizenship lesson on Adams I county and Union twonship. | Election of officers was held J with the following being elected: | president, Mrs. Richard Marbach; " vice president, Mrs. Louis Krueck- L eberg; secretary, Mrs. Carl Thieme; treasurer, Mrs. Wilbert | Thieme; lesson leadens, Mrs. Herbert Marbach and Mrs. Edwin Krueckebe-g; alternate leaders, Mrs. Norvin Thieme and Mrs. Amos Thieme; publicity chairman Mrs. Edward Marbach. Mrs. Erwin Fuelling reported on the council tour and business meeting. The county Christmas lesson will be held November 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Co-op building in Monroe. December 4 is the date for the officers training school to be held at 1 p.m. at the Youth and Community Center. March 23 will be achievement day. The November club meeting will include a “guest ' night.” The group has been asked to sew “Leia bags.” The meeting * was cl sed with the group reading the club commandments in unison. ' The game prize was won by Mrs. Wilbert Thieme and a secret pal ! gift was received by Mrs. Nor- \ vin Thieme. The door prize was won by Mrs. Norvin Thieme. A .humorous reading game was enjoyed by the group and was followed. by bobbing for apples and a- wiener roast. There were 13 members and four guests, Mrs. Jack Smith, Mrs. Leo Thieme, Mrs. Jim Wilson, and Mrs. Lloyd Hendricks, present at the meeting. The Tri Kappa sorority will meet at 7:30 o’clock this evening at the Hanna-Nuttman shelter house. ■r ANNUAL SHE BEE PARTY HELD The spooks and goblins were out Saturday night and visited the home of Harry Lehrman, near • Monroeville. The occasion was the annual party given by the She Bee organization for their husbands. The She Bee group is composed of women who oper- ■ ate and are lifensed by the federal communications commission in the Citizens Radio Service. A large buffet was served and furnished by the members. Many games were played and prizes were given to the winners. Mrs. Lehrman’s home and yard were decorated appropriately for the Halloween season. Members and guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lehrma*’. hn«t and hostess, Mr. -and Mrs. William Hutker, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ginter, Mr. and T’rs Robert Beery, Mr. p”d Mrs. William Hosea, Mr. and Mrs. McHugh, Wilford Plasterer, Mrs. Mary Schnepp, Mrs. Judy Lough, Mrs. Harriet Shoaf, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ross.

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Miss Judith Ellen Hirschy and Edward J. Beer were united in marriage at the Cross United Church of Christ, Berne, at 7:15 p.m., October 24. The Rev. Ro‘bert Hegnauer officiated at the double ring ceremony. Miss Hirschy is. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin M. Hirschy, route 4, Bluffton, and Beer is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Beer, route 1 Berne. The altar was bedecked with . vases of white pompons and chrysanthemums, palms and candelabra. The organist, Mrs. Don Moser, played selections of "Wedding Bells,” "Water Music,” “Evening Star,” “Clair de Lune,” “Hawaiian Wedding Song,” “The Lord’s ✓ C. L. OF C. TRAVELS TO OHIO Thirty-eight members of the Decatur Catholic Ladies of Columbia degree team will travel by ■chartered bus to Columbia Grove, Ohio, next Sunday to conduct the ritualistic service for their large group of candidates. Team president, Mrs. Ruth Keller, who is also, supreme vice president of the order, and the local team will be guests at a banquet following the ceremony. All members of the team are asked to report tor practice Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m., at the K of C. hall. SENIOR CITIZENS TO HOLD CARRY-IN SUFFER Dr. H. R. Frey will show pictures of the World’s Fair Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens monthly carry-in supper and fellowship, featuring good entertainment for the whole family. It is sponsored by the adult class of the Church of Christ. The meeting will be at the Youth and Community Center. Adams Post 43 of the American Legion will hold its Halloween dance with open house Saturday at the Legion home following the parade? Everyone is welcome. Our Lady of Victory Discussion Group will meet at the home of Mrs. Elmo Miller Thursday at 8 p.m., after church services. All members are asked to attend. Hospital Admitted Mrs. Douglas Clark, Fort Wayne; Walter Ryf; Lawrence Andrews, Mrs. Evangeline Eyanson, Decatur. DiamiMed Daniel Morand, Lyle Harsha, Mrs. Murlin Zurcher, Berne; Clem Wasson, Linn Grove; Mabel Goodwald, Mrs. Howard Stephenson, Monroeville; Master James Martin, Mrs. Ethel Little, Mrs. Raymond Lehman and baby girl, Thompson Noll, Hubert Cochran, Mrs. Jim Buettner and baby girl, Decatur. Locals Thompson R. HoB WU * mitted to Cooper rest home from the Adams county memorial hospital today. If yon have eainethhtK to mH M trade — «m the Duasssrst Waad ato r- They get BIG raauito.

Prayer,” “The Wedding Prayer,” and the traditional “Wedding March.” Given in marirage by her father, the bride appeared in a gown of imported chantilly lace and nylon over crystal white satin. The fitted bodice was detailed by a scalloped square neckline sprinkled with irridescent sequins and seed pearls. The long lace sleeves formed bridal points over her hands. The floor length bouffant skirt ot tulle featured scalloped panels of lace and lace appliques. She carried a white bridal Bible topped by an orchid and detailed by Streamers of love knots. She chose a bouffant veil of net illusion caught to a crown of twisted lace accented with sequins, crystal beads, and seed pearls. Her maid of honor. Miss Diana Hirschy, cousin of the bride, wore a dress of aqua satin. The fitted bodice featured a rounded scoop neckline and short sleeves. Each sicle of her semi-sheath floor length ‘ overskirt • was detailed by small bows and soft impressed pleats accented the front and back of the skirt. A matching aqua . bow of satin held her bouffant veil in place. She carried a bouquet of white pompons. Bridesmaid was Miss Bonnie Hirschy, sister of the bride, and the flower girl was Miss Shari Confer, cousin of the bride. The bridesmaids was dressed identical to the honor attendant. The flower girl was attired in a white dress and carried an aqua-accented basket of white petals. Each attendant wore wrist length white gloves and a single strand pearl necklace, gift of the bride. Ben Bluhm was his friend’s best man and Jerry Gerber was groomsman. Ushers were Charles Fell, Edward Hirschy, Mike Gerber, Lynn Lehman, Don Riley and Dean Beer. Ringbearer was Philip Beer, brother of the groom. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the basement floor of the educational building of the church for approximately 350 guests. Serving at the reception were Mrs. Lynn Lehman, and the Misses Miriam SURPRISE BREOAL SHOWER HELD A surprise bridal Shower was held recently for Missi Linda Rayl, bride-elect of Merlin Hedington, at. the home of Mrs. James Hurst, with the Misses Libby Summersett, Rita Mattax, and Brenda Roe as co-bostesses. Blue and white were the colors used throughout the evening with games being won by Mrs. Ray Lengerich, Mrs. Keith Minger, and Mrs. Laurel Mattax, who then presented the prizes to the guest of honor. After opening her many useful gifts, a luncheon consisting of cake, ice cream, mints and nuts, coffee and punch was served to the following: Mesdames Ray Lengerich, Delmas and Raymond Roe, Carl and Archie Hedington, Jess Summersett, Robert Johnson, James Taylor, Laurel Mattaxf Gerald Nussbaum, Merlin Bixler,/ Harry Lawson, Everett Pyle, Chalmer Miller, Rufos Huger, Keith Minger, Glen Amstutz, Thurman Rayl, and the Misses Madeline Hedington. Edith Mattax. Scherry and Tamyra Hurst, Linda and Susan Mattax, Judy Miller, Brenda Bixler, Connie Johnson, and the honored guest, I Miss Linda Rayl. Several invited guests were unable to attend.

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Miss Sally Jo Hahn, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest High. Decatur, and Ross Alan Bowen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chet Bowen, Monroeville, were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Elbert A. Smith, Jr. A white carpeted aisle, white satin pew bows, Swedish candelabra arrangements featuring a combination of candles, fall shades Os mums and foliage , decorated the First Presbyterian church where the ceremony took place at 2;30 p.m., Sunday. Jim Brown, organist, playfetf selections of the tradition weddirtg songs. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a gown of white peau taffeta and imported alencon lace. The fitted taffeta bodice was fashioned with scalloped alencon lace forming the scoop neckline and long taffeta sleeves tapered topoints over her hands. The flat princes panel fron| was appliqued with alencon lace and back fullness swept into a lace chapd length train. Her elbow length veil of imported silk illusion was caught to a scalloped crown touched with seed pearls. Il Yager, Eva Miller, Edith Dennison, Kathy Michaels, Sydonna Camall, Sandy Teeter, Mrs. Jerry Gerber registered the guests. Helping with the gifts were the Misses Susie Schwartz, Nancy Miller, Judy Beer, Beverly Confer, Sadonna Wenst, Nancy Beer, and Kathy Hirschy. For her wedding trip of unannounced destination, the new Mrs. Beer chose an aqua dress and black accesories. She wore the ■ orchid from her bridal bouquet. Die bride is a graduate of [ Adams Central high school and at- , tended Manchester College. Die grcom, a graduate of Adams Cen- . tral high school, is employed by > the Master Mix Feeds, Berne. ; [ The couple will be at . route 1, Monroe, following their t return. • 5

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She carried a trailing cascade arrangement of white cattleya orchids, golden rapture roses, white snowdrift pompons and ivy streamers. Miss Janeen Augsburger, her maid of honor, wore a gown of willow green peau satin. The bodice was fashioned with an oval neckline and three-quarter length sleeves detailed with tiny bows. The controlled floor length skirt .was detailed by a watteau back panel. The circular veil was caught to a willow green peau satin bow. A, long line arrangement of golden ctirysanthmum?, rust pompons and fall foliage completed her ensemble. Her bridesmaid, Miss Marilyn Scott, was attired identical to the honor attendant. . Jack Hahn and Bill Tinnel seated the guests and Harold Klinker was the groomsman. Don Brown was best man. The bride’s mother wore a gold knit suit accented with brown accessories and a corsage of gold and rust pompons. The mother of the groom wore a navy blue dress complemented with matching accessories and a corsage of pale pink pompons. Immediately following the ceremony the reception was held at Lighted Acres, Ossian, for 250 guests. Table arrangements for the. reception were carried out in fall shades of mums and foliage. Mrs. Jack Hahn, Mrs, Max McNeal and Miss Karen Hahn served the guests, while Miss Ruby Bowen and Mrs. Bill Tinnel registered the gifts. For the wedding trip to the Smokey Mountains, the bride wore a dark brown two piece suit with matching accessories and the orchid from her bridal bouquet. The b ide isl a graduate of Decatur high school and was employed at Central Soya prior to her marriage. The groom is a graduate of Monroeville high school and is employed at B. F. Goodrich, Woodburn. Following the wedding trip, the couple will reside at route 1, Monroeville.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Miller 50th L, —* .. . ... , ' t ’ Observed Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Miller, Tocsin, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house from 2 - 5 p. m., at their home in Tocsin. The couple were married October 24, 1914, at Bryant. The ceremony was officiated by the Rdv. W. D. Wheat. Mr. Miller retired from the General Electric Co. in 1918 and has resided at his home for the past 42 years. Mr and Mrs Miller are the parents of seven children, Mrs. Pora (Charlotte) Murray, Poneto; Mrs. Harold (Martha) Townsend, Mars Hill, Me.; Mrs Eugene 'DorisT Loshe, Decatur; Clarence, Bluffton; George, Atlanta, Ga.; Francis, Waterloo; and Robert Miller, Decatur. They have 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. ,

Humphrey Confident 01 Election Victory WASHINGTON (UPI) —' Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey brought his campaign bandwagon briefly back to the East today. He was confident that he and President Johnson will "get more than two thirds of the states” in next Tuesday’s election. The Democratic vice presidential nominee planned to fly« to New York City for a President's Club lunch and an after; '■ noon of campaigning. He was then schedujed to head westward for evening speeches in • Charleston, W. Va., and Cincin-

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nati. Humphrey returned to Washington early today after ’a three-day Midwestern swing capped by a speech Monday night at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Earlier Monday he appeared in Milwaukee and then made a bid for Illinois’ 26 strategic electoral votes with several campaign speeches in Chicago. During a brief news conferenc at Milwaukee, the Minnesota senator predicted he and ;, Jqhßspn .would . sweep more. Than two thirds of the states.' But Humphrey did not specify how many or which states, saying he did not want to play a "game of numbers." At the University of Wiscon-

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sin rally Humphrey chaiged that GOP presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater “is advocating nothing less than a Continuing juvenile game of nqclear 'chicken.' ”

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