Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 247, Decatur, Adams County, 20 October 1955 — Page 10

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SCHOOL REPORTER (Contiuned from Ons-A) have spent 1» year* in schooL — P. M. H. S. — The senior class, accompanied by their sponsor. Mrs. Alice Luyben, made a trip t Fort Wayne Tuesday to get their pictures taken. The boys looked sharp In their suits and the girls looked nice in their brightly colored sweaters. — P. M. H- S. — The Pleasant Mills PTA will hold a meeting at the school house Monday, at 7:>o p.m. Mr. McAhren. the PTA president, has contacted a member of the Indiana eUte police and has asked him to speak on “safety.** The program cmmittee feels sure that the message will bo very worthwhile and invites everyone interestd to attend. Mrs. Ehrsam, the music instructor, reports that there will be some special music rendered by the local school children. — P. M. H. 8. —

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ADAM* CBNTRAL HIGH By Barbara Flechter

“Let’s face it,"! A cowboy-cabbie] politician rin-l ning — and he] really does run] —for sheriff] against a killer,] rouses mob ex-| citement. "Lank! is not the man] for the j 0 b J Would he gpt;

out of a warm bod in the middle ot the night and come to your protection? I ask you. Would he?" “No! is the fervent answer. “You’re right! But, now, take me. Would IF* The crowd yells, “NO!" . . . The lights dim—the killer glides on, and — well, you d*mon out to Central tomorrow night — you*ll find out! The play is “Girl Crasy," produced by the senior class. Tickets are 50c. See you there! — A. C. H. fi. — More and more masquerades! A masker’s party is tenUtively plan-

ned for the first junior class gettogether—if a good spooky barn can be found! It will be decided when president Ron Corson, vicepresident Wayne Byerly, secretary Betty Steury, and treasurer Carol Kaehr meet with the class—probably this week. Sponsors John Erath and Gordon Neuenschwander will be on hand. — A. C. H. S. — While the Gazette co-editors worked and learned at the Indiana University journalism institute last summer, they became interested in the other school papers represented there — so the exchange department was dreamed up. School papers received range from the Howe Tower, a printed one from Thomas Carr Howe high bt Indianapolis, to the Cen-Hi-Sun the mimeographed paper of North Manchester Central. They are read through and through by the staff—the battered sheets that are left proves that every paper helps to add to the new ideas—and goals the editors brought back from I.U. — A. C. H. 8. —

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Central’s FFA is on to the state. After sweeping the county and rating in the top five district competitors, the land judging team will vie for state honors October 28. Richard Kaehr, Roger Hawkins, Phillip Moser, and Richard Hirschy, will head for the southern Indiana contest accompanied by their advisor, Martin Watson. — A. C. H. S. — Six pupils helped present the year’s first chapel program. The Kaehr family — Carol, Jeannie, Mary Jo, and Richard — sang "Hide Me Oh Thon Rock of Ages." Paul Riley read the scripture and Dee Byerly a poem, “Take Time.” Rev. J. J. Klopfenstein of the First Missionary church of Berne spoke. — A. C. H. S, — Now to take a sneak preview of the Pep Club. The cheering block is Hl strong this year—a record number. They'll be traditionally decked out in red skirts and slacks and white shirts. Red neckties are the new addition, and spe-cial-hats are being chosen now.

Carol Egley became president and Gretchen Schnepp secretary-treas-urer in recent elections. — A. C. H. S. — Soon the day will disappear when just half the advanced maty class could puzzle out a knotty problem (which sometimes run a blackboard In length) at the board. Fifteen more feet of blackboard space will be installed in the math room. Miss Lucille Beavers, mathematics Instructor reports that there will be a better chance for everyone to "see” those algebra and geometry questions. — A. C. H. 8. — Watch out, Wall Street! Better keep an eye on the PTA auctions from now on — prices really skyrocketed October 17. Tempting cakes—real specialties—sold for more than three dollars along with .other goods from kittens to catsup. The net profit, about >550, will go to the band as another payment for their striking new uniforms. — A C; H. S. — Though official deadlines will

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not be set ’till next week, Centralis 1b off to * flying start. Dummy pages are already set up, and advertisements sold — a record number this year. As for the "shooting” process — the seniors are waiting for their proofs to arrive, while the grade and underclassmen pictures will be snapped November 4. — A. C. H. S. — Another broken record! Final tallies show that the senior class has sold 556 boxes of greeting cards, Christmas gift wrappings and ribbon, and children’s Christmas books. Seventy-five boxes of the religious cards alone were sold—the highest total of any one group. — A. C. H. S. — Senior class leaders are Jerry Sprunger, president, Jim Fisher, vice president, Arlen Mitchel, secretary. and Karen Snyder, treasurer. Miss Lucille Beavers and Martin Watson are the sponsors. — A. C. H. S. — Sometime next week sophomore president Gary McMillen will call

a class meeting. First on the agenda will probably be the choosing of this year’s money making project, since their first party was held last month. Muri Yoder, vicepresident, Winstln Lister, secretary, and Philip Barger, treasurer, complete their list of officers. Doyle Collier and Don Arnold sponsor the sophomores. — A. C. H- 8. — Starting their first high school year acting as "frosh” class officers are Tom Heyerly, president, Roger Schlickman, vice-president, Wanda Neuenschwander, secretary, and Carol Haggard, treasurer. The class will meet soon for the second time with their sponsors, Miss Imogene Belbold and Mrs. Pete Kills, to plan the year’s program. — A. C. H. S. — Basketball — that magic word! The Greyhound varsity boasts a strong bench this year, as the ability of the boys varies little. The overall size is smaller for only one player will stand above the six foot mark. Coach Don Arnold says, though, “The loss of height will be balanced by the exceptional good spirit and desire to play together as has been shown thus far.” — A. C. H. S. — There’s no time to Ipse! Dig up a mask, fix yourself a "rig,” and come to the Halloween masquerade November 1. Held in the gym and open to both junior and senior high, the party is sponsored by the Art Club. Ten cents admission will be charged at the door. — A. C. H. 8,» — Have you heard buckboards squeaking, or seen ragged caps and ”sun bonnits" floating around? Wai, sho' ’nuff, it be (Rekamemoh gals and FFA fellers for their annual hay-ride, and coronation of the farm king and queen. There should be some au-thentic-looking hayseeds at the do'ins next Tuesday. — A. C. H. 8. — Ending a section of work last Wednesday, Harvey Haggard's general business class beard a guest speaker, Herman Krueckeberg from the First Bute Bank of Decatur, who explained bank statements and the process of clearing checks. — A. C. H. S. — Every two weeks the student council meets with principal John O. Reed. Among the council's year's projects are a Christmas program for the school, and arrangements for thez award day ceremonies in the spring. Heading the student leaders are Jerry Mitchel. president, and Cynthia Lehman, secretary. Other representatives are Nancy Shoaf, senior, Mark Ripley, junior, Bette Royer and Ned Stuckey, sophomores, and„ Gede Baumgartner, • and Shirley Osterman, freshman. — A. C. H. 8. — Skill and safety in using tools rates as the highest objective in the freshman industrial arts class. They have learned the purposes of the different kinds of woods and now are making working drawings of their basic wood projects. After the article is assembled, they win finish the project by applying either paint or lacquer. — A. C. H. S. — DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Margie York

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The Decatur I Catholic student I body will assem* i ble in the auditorium tomorrow for their monthly student spiritual council meeting. This will mark the second meeting of the new

school year. — D,C. H. S. —

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1»55

Earlier this week, a tour of the General Electric plant was made by the members of the senior class and several students of typing I- class. Before the tour got underway, John Welch graciously gave the students an Interesting account of the General Electrio and its products. Following this, the students were divided into three groups with John Flickinger, George Laurent, and Paul Handler guiding the tours, and explaining the methods of production. The tour proved to be very interesting as well as educational. — D. C. H. 8. — Seniors are victorious in the subscription drive! By selling the most subscriptions to the “HiLight”, the senior class has upheld a precedent at D. C. H. 8. For several years, the seniors have come out on top in this annual drive. As a reward for their successful efforts, the seniors are given a leave of absence from school, on any day they choose. The total number of subscriptions brought in by the entire’ high school is 610. This statistic shows that the drive was very successful. — D. C. H. 8. — Tomorrow ends the first week of the second six weeks period. The students proved to be a little rusty in their school work, as only a small number made the honor roll for the firsts six weeks. — D. C. H. S. — "What does the future hold for me?’’ Each member of the junior class is trying to find the answer to this question. With the help of pamphlets and magazines, many of the students are getting ideas, as to the places they will fill in the business world. Although this is only a homework assignment, it is helping the students in thinking seriously about the future. — D. C. H. 8. — The sophomore class has finished their study of the life of Shakespeare, the has presented a Shakespearean play to the freshman class. The students showed true Shakespearean traits in their portrayal of the characters in the Play. — D. C. H. 8. — In a short time, the senior class will have their graduation pictures taken by Roberts’ Studio. November 2, is the date set aside for this long awaited event. — D. C. H. S. — Last Saturday, Dave Tervere, our baseball and basketball coach, went to (Rensselaer to attend a homecoming celebration at SL Josephs College. The earlier part of this week, Mr. and Mrs. Tetveer traveled to Anderson for a meeting of the Central Indiana Catholic cnference. Following a banquet, plans were discussed for the. coming. basketball and ■ baseii&ll ° WMbn; . — D. C. H. S. — DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL By Dee Dee Striker

Monday and Tuesday as t e r-j noon during thej activity < period,! try-outs for the! basketball cheer-! leaders w e V el held. Those who! participated InJ the try-outs fori varsity were! Judy Locke I

Judy Keller, Lui ueuman, Janet Lane, Carolyn Aumann, Leah Brandyberry, and Dee Dee Striker. Trying out for second team were Janalee Smith, Carolyn Drake, Judy Lane, Bobbi Kalver, and Emily Swearingen. Amos Ketchum , was in the charge of the activity and the class presidents assisted in counting the votes. The presidents are Ralph Thomas, senior: Dewayne Agler, junior; Fred Locke, I sophomore: and Betsy Burk, freshman. The entire student body of (Continued on Three-A)