Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1956 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Ivenlag Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO.. INC. ■atoned at the Decatur, Ind, Poet Office as Second Class Matter Dick B. Heller President J. H. Heller Vice-President Chee. Holthouse Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Rates: By Mail la Adame and Adjoining Counties: One year, >8.00; Six mouths, |4J6; I months, St-15. By Mhfi, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, |9.W; I months, |4.75; J months. 1J.50. By Carrier: 86 cento per week. Single copies, 6 cents.

Christmas is over, but of the nice things about our Community is that the spirit of CnHstmas prevails the entire year. The true meaning of the Holiday season will long outlast the turkey, dressing and toys. *—o o — We have just a few days now to recuperate before New Years day and the usual stream of year end bills. Be that as it may, we are living in a great age and in the finest community in the nation. r ——o—o— It’s a great feeling to get back _ in the harness after a two month forced vacation, and we shall be forever grateful to Bob Heller, president of the Chamber of Commerce and head of the real estate and insurance company bearing his name, who did a superb job of editorial writing and news reporting and we likewise are indebted to Mrs. Heller, who managed the Heller office in the former’s absence. ■ ■ o-o Frank Kitson, retiring County Auditor and only Republican in modem times ever to hold that important post in Adams county, has served the entire county well. The Daily Democrat joins his many other friends in wishing him well and all of us should be grateful for the able and efficient service which he and his staff have rendered to all the people during bls tenure of office. •—o o— People who like efficiency in - county government, and that includes all of us, are saddened by ‘ tfae apnwpfed of Roger Singleton as deputy sheriff of Adams county. Singleton has made an excellent officer and his departure will leave a big gap in' the well oiled county law enforcement organization. We join his many friends, however, in wishing Mr. Singleton success in all of his endeavors. -—o o County, city and township officials are busy this week winding ' up their 1956 business and making ready 1957- With the good and efficient officials which it has been our lot here to have, we can face the future with the knowledge that our public affairs

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WKJG-TV ■ > '' ' (Channel 33) ' WEDNESDAY SrQO —Oatesway to Sporta «:16—h'eWB ! ” ' S:gs—Ken Newendorp S:3o—Kit Carson B:oo—Hiram Holliday B:3o—Father Knows Boot 9:oo—Kraft Theatre 10:00—This Is Ypur Life 10:30—Crunch and Des 11:00—The News and' Weather 11:16—Sports Today 11:30— " • THURSDAY ‘ Woodsy I k:BsUr*lth toUve By 9:00 —Movietime IfiOO— JMng Dong Schoo! 10:30—The Price da Right 11:00—Home 11:2-5—Window in Home 11:00—NOwa 13:10—WeatheMian 13:15—Farms And Farming l|:|o—it Could Be You 1 :t^frouh r Father 2 :M—Gloria (Henry 3:oo—Mathiey Theater <:so—Santa fn WanDerland i:4» —All Star Revue Hi—Here’s Charlie cartoon Express 6:l*—The Tex Maloy Show Eveadni 1 '■£ <:oo—Gates'way to Sports i:ls-Ne»l < <:M>—Ke» Newendorp 6: *o—Superman 5 2£ the Century 7:3o—Dinah Shore 7:46— NBC -News »:66—Yon Bet Your Use ..... 1“:30 —Dragnet ;M>—People's Choice ;30-*WMmeOe Arnie Ford ie:ho-~ihix Video Theater lltOßr-Mews and Weather ll:l*-«Sports Today of‘Heart’

have been and will continue to be in good hands. Among those officials to start new terms on January 1, 1957 will be Edward F. Jaberg as Auditor; Herman Moellering, as Surveyor and Mrs. Mabel Striker as Recorder. Waldo Neal, Treasurer-elect, does not start his term for another year. The new officials are competent and we are confident each will continue to serve us well. ——o o-— If you would like to spread the J spirit of goodwill over the world, you can help our farmers, by sending a dollar or more to CARE food crusade, at 180 East Madison St., Chicago 2, Illinois. For each dollar contributed, a large package of U. S. farm surplus, now wasting in our bins, will be sent to a hungry family. You can request this be used for Hungarian relief if you desire. Another Christmas present you can make without the trouble of gift wrapping is to the special Red Cross Hungarian drive. You will enjoy your Christmas dinner more if you are sure you have helped an unfortunate family somewhere in the world. ’ And here at home the Goodfellows will accept your money to aid our own needy families. o ■ o — Sports fans of this area are proud of the great record as a basketball official in high school circles which has been established by Gerald Strickler, Decatur business man and former Decatur high school athlete. “Strick,” who always has retained a great love for the popular sport, is regarded as one of the state's top officials. His service 'as a referee is constantly in demand, because of his fairness and ability. While the Decatur man has been considering retiring as a net official to devote more time to his business at Kent Realty and Auction Company here, the demand for his presence is such that retirement presently is out of the question. We feel like one northern Indiana school official expressed it, “High school basketball needs more Stricklers as athletic offtBals.” Fans throughout Indiana ncerely hope that “Strick” will continue his splendid work for many seasons to come.

WINT - TV (Channel 15) WEDNESDAY EveulMp «:00—Mayor of tihe Town B:3o—The News, Hickox 6:4o—Sports Extra, 6:4s—Douglas Edwards 7:oo—Giant Step 7:3o—Disneyland 8:30-—Science Fiction Theater »:00—The MiHidnaire B:3o—l’ve Got A Secret 10:0fr—30th’-Century Fox 11:00—Fabian of Scotland Yard 11:20—'tUncore" 12.530—Date News - THURSDAY ' Mornlair T:00—Good Morning B:oo—Captain Kangaroo 9:oo—My Little Margie 9:3o—Stars in the Morning 10:00—Garry Moore 10:30—Arthur Godfrey Time 11:80—Strike It Rich —. Afternoon 12:60—Valiant Lady 12:16—'Love of Life 12:30—Search for Tommorrow 12:45—Guiding Light ' 1:00—CBS News 1:10 —Open House I:3o—As the World Turns 2:oo—Our Miss Brooks 2:3o—House Party 3:oo—The Big Payoff 3:30—80b Crosby Show 4:oo—Brighter Day 4:ls—Secret Storm 4:3o—The Edge of Kight s:oo—Bar 15 Evening 6:oo—Waterfront ' 6:3o—The News, Hickox 6:4o—Sports Extra 6:4s—Douglas Edwards 7:oo—Ozzie and Harriet 7:3o—Steve Donevaji 8:00—Bob Cummings 9:3o—Playhouse 90 11:00—Mr. D. A. 11:30—Hollywood Theatetr 12:30—Late News MOVIES ADAMS Me Tender” Wed at 7:38: Thurssday at l:iO; 3:44; 5,48; '7:53; 9:,57.

a - ... o 20 Years Ago Today • O '—■'■■■■ —■ *«■ wr—...... —■■ .1 , ■ u— o ■ December 26, 1936 — Edwin Kauffman is appointed deputy Adams county recorder, effective January 1, 1937. Decatur churches will sponsor leadership. training school, which will open January 4. Fire chief Charles Robenold makdf W*tmsP ness-section establishments. Mofednit Iddgfl aftd Royal Arch Masons will join in joint installation of officers next Monday night. Robert Krick will be new master of the local Masonic lodge and Floyd Acker will head the Royal Arch organization. Mrs. Nellie Barton, 59, dies suddenly Christmas night. Temperature is mildest December 26 recorded in many years here. • , Twenty-eight men have enrolled in new term of Reppert auction ! school. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Holthouse and family of Chicago are visiting in Decatur.Mrs. M. E. Hower, Mrs. Carl Gerber and Miss Sally Hower are visiting in Plymouth today. , If you have something to sell or rooms tor rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

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Financing School Buildings Problem Thorny Problem To Indiana Assembly (Fourth in a series of stories based on a poll of legislators on BMNs «f the iMtiM in the 1954 Indiana General Assembly.) «*•*>'* - -- By SAM NfeWLUND United Press Staff Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS (UP) — One of the thorniest problems facing the 1957 Indiana General Assembly is how to finance new school construttion. While school officials call the classroom shortage “critical" in many areas, local communities stubbornly insist property taxes are too high to be raised any ! further. Meanwhile, the available state loan funds are being depleted. and state officials hotly resist federal aid. p, At present, Indiana sends none Os its state funds to school units for construction, except on a loan basis. A United Press poll of legislators showed wide disagreement on whether direct aid should be started in 1957. Opinions may change before the

■————■——bib— ——an “ayes” and "nays” are counted, but of the 68 who answered the poll 20 were against direct state aid and 24 in favor. Fifteen either failed to answer or gave inconclusive answers. State School Supt. Wilbur Young, outspoken critic of federal aid, doesn’t like direct state aid, either. But he did say recently he might favor some direct aid to extremely poor communities. Republicans Vote No Republican lawmakers voted 25-13 against direct aid, and 14 gave indefinite replies. Democrats were divided 9-3 in favor. Four lawmakers didn’t identify their party. Under present law, units have access to two state loan funds—the Common School Fund and the Veterans Memorial Fund, made up of money left from a veterans bonus tax. But the common school fund has been depleted so heavily this year only $15,000 was left in readilyavailable money. State Treasurer John Peters said this rendered the fund practically useless for the time being. Lawmakers against direct state grants were asked where the extra construction money should come from. One of them answered: “Who says it’s needed? Only the state Chamber of Commerce and Wilbur Young." Most other answers recognized

a need. Six. answers mentioned one or both of the loan funds as adequate. Others said consolidation of school »uhits would bring economies to help solve finances. Only one legislator, a Democrat, mentioned federal aid. Cites Consolidation 4 Need “Personally, I think school units could consolidate and be in a better position to care for themselves," said one of his colleagues. Another said if communities are "tod poor then something exceptional will have to be done.” One lawmaker disagreed that property taxes are too high. “While the rate is -high, valuations are one-third of actual value, or even less," he said. “I know of no one who has sold his real estate because of high taxes." Besides property taxes, school corporations have a couple other alternatives. They can issue bonds, not to exceed 2 per cent of the assessed property value of the area, or set up holding corporations to issue bonds and circumvent the 2 per cent Constitutional debt limit. In a few areas affected by defense installations, federal aid is available. Direct aid does come from the state treasury to help pay teacher galaxies s and transportation costs. About 81 million dollars was sent to the units during the 1955-56 school year. Thirty-five legislators said this

aid .should be increased, and 15 disagreed. Eighteen were in the indefinite category. Democrats were ih favor 11-4, Republicans 2M4. — Masons To Install Officers Saturday Recently elected officers of the Decatur Masonic lodge will be installed in ceremonies at 7r30 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic ball Officers are senior waraen; RichEichenauer , junior warden; Riobard Eichhorn, treasurer; Richard Maloney, secretary, and Weldon Bumgerdner, trustee. Appointive officers will be announced* later. The public is invited to attend Saturday’s ceremonies. , Former Linn Grove Resident Is Dead Mrs. Samuel, 81, former resident of Linn Grove, died Saturday at her home in Rome, Pa. She was a daughter of David and Ada French Runyon and was born October 18. 1875 at Linn Grove. Surviving are a son, Henson Hall, of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren and twjo brothers, Elroy C. Runyon of Pennsylvifciia and Forrest Runyon oi Bluffton. Funeral Services were held today at South Oril, Pa..

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER M, IBM

i Buys Health Bond ’ HBl p Fl 9hl TB ji fir ■Buy Christmas Seals J Psi lota Xi sorority has * voted purchase of a $5 health bond 1 officials of the Christmas seal sale campaign in Adams county announced today. All proceeds from the annual Christmas seal sale ' are used in the fight on tuberculosis and to provide tree clinics and otherwise carry on the fight against the “white plague.’’ Ths sale is conducted by the Adami county tuberculosis association. : COURT NEWS Marriage License W. D. Clay, 36, Youngstown, 0., and Ida June Price, 29, Youngsi town, O. Divorce Vemed The divorce case of Sarah S. [ Eicher against Mennon Sa Richer will be venued to Jay county. The court has ordered the change of venue within 10 days.