Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 246, Decatur, Adams County, 17 October 1925 — Page 3

catholic high WHIN 1919 History Os Catholic School Written By Margaret Mylott, D.C.H.S. Grad ” mlbß Margaret Mylott, a graduate o f Decatur Catholic high achool in 1923, being a member of the first high school class, prepared the following interesting history of the school. It was published in ‘The Tattler.” last June, and it published In this edition with the permission of the staff of the high school paper. ■To revert to the days of 1881, seems quite a jolt to our modernised minds; for great and wonderful things have astounded and bewildered the world since tha time. • Back in 1881. when St. Mary's was yet an infant parish, struggling, though lusty, the good pastor, Rev. Theodore Wilken, turned his fatherlv attention to providing a school for the small charges of his growing parish. •He built a school facing Madison

street, and was fortunate enough to secure a band of Slaters of St Agnes to take charge of the premising school I Four pioneer Slaters filled with zeal came to brave the trials and tribulations of a new mission, an infant school. "This dauntless pioneer was; Sr. M. Aloysia, who labored in the schools of St. Mary's Parish for thirtyeight years, and her efforts were well spent, for every pupil who was fortunate enough to feel the guidance of that wonderful Sister, is moved to tear of graltude for the splendid work she did in cultivating his mind and lifting his heart to higher things. "Sr. Aloysia left Decatur in 1919, but her memory is still revered by each and ev | y one in St. Mary’s Parish and all ardently long for her return. Sr. Aloysia is now located in Hays. Kansas. “Sr. Augustine, another pioneer, endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact, and performed great work for souls, The good nun passed to her reward just recently afwr fiftyfour years in the service of her God —a noble life well spent. "Sr. M. Borgia, the third member of the pioneer band, is still laboring in the fields of religion and wo know

We Extend our most Hearty Congratulations to the entire Congregation of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on the erection and Dedication of the fine new CATHOLIC SCHOOL BUILDINC 1 T rE are escpecially proud of the fact ’ ’ that we have had the honor of furnishing and supplying the • • •s Window Shades for every room in the building. The finest window shades on the market were chosen for this building. # » ♦ _a., I, ■ 1.1. . ♦■■■:-. j. Niblick & Co.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1925.

tha she still watches interestedly the progress of her school of days long past. "Sr Euphrosine, the fourth member of the little band, is alto still active in the set vice of her Master, and we know that Decatur and St. Joseph's school holds a warm corner down in her heart. "We take this opportunity to Invite tills band of three surviving members to tile dedication of our new school so that they may have the opportunity to witness personally the fpiitlon of their pioneer endeavors. "The school ably sponsored by good Father Wilken and the stout-hearted Sisters flourished and expanded. Pupils entered, learned and laughed, and were graduated, all carrying with them the uplifting ideals that were so ably Instilled into their hearts. The first graduates were the Misses Blanche Adelsperger, deceased, and Nora Holthouse, now Sr. M. Dolores, C. S A. "After years of beautiful service to his God and fellowmen. good Father Wilken was called to his reward. However, his last days were gladdened by the wonderful progress his school had made, and, surely from his place in Heaven, he still looks on and smiles

complacently at the splendid strides his school is making. "Rev. J. A. Seimetz, his able successor, proved to be an equally firm and ardent support of Catholic education, and encouraged the teachers and pupils in every conceivable manTcormNUErT on page seven)

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