Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1957 — Page 2

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Regard Moral Training Most Urgent Problem

WASHINGTON (UP> - High school principals in all parts of the nation regard the moral training of teen-age youths as one of their most urgent problems, a United Press poll disclosed today. But principals Who participated in the poll had a wide variety of

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jective teaching about religion as part of the school program. Others contended that religion must be excluded entirely from public school efforts to develop high moral character in students. The poll was conducted among 40 principals selected at .andom among delegates to this week’s annual convention of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Every section of the nation was represented among the respondent*

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The first question was whether public high schools should make a i “special effort" to teach moral and spiritual valued. Wide Variety of Programs Twenty-six principals rated this i task "imperative.” Thirteen chose the term, "desirable." Only one said it is "unnecessary." Each principal was then asked to outline briefly what his school is > now doing in this field. i Four replied that no particular effort is being made. The other 36

principals reported a wide variety of programs. Religious observances of some type were listed by 13 principals as an integral part of the moral guidance activities of their schools. Morning devotionals, featuring Bible reading and prayer, were the most common pattern. One school broadcasts a daily five-minute inspirational program over t*s loudspeaker system to each uassroom. Another brings in local ministers to address student assemblies.

Five schools reported consent courses in comparative religion or in church history. Another widespread approach is to reach moral values in the context of regular curriculum courses, especially history, literature, social studies and psychology. About half of the principals listed this as their most effective < device. Teacher’s Good Example Eleven principals said they got their best results by working through student organizations. For —— w , ~ , Jl . ■

example, in several schools, student councils have drawn up “codes” of ethical behavior for students. Others feature studentled discussions of moral problems in assemblies, in High-Y clubs or similar activities. The “example" set by a good teacher in her own daily life was mentioned by five principals as a major source of moral guidance for students. In several schools, this example is reinforced by direct counselling sessions in which

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teachers seek to help youths who seem to be in particular need of it. The question which evoked the widest range of .views and the sharpest comments was: “What part, if any, should non-sectarian teaching aboUt religion play in a public school program of. moral and ethical concepts?" Insofar as the individual replies could be categorized, 8 principals assigned an important role to religious teaching, 10 a small to moderate role. 6 ruled it out altogether, and the Remaining 16 either declined to answer or lined up with the principal who confessed "I honestly don’t know.” List some Comments Some of the pro and con comments: "Knowledge about religion is an educational right” "Keep religion out of it.” “I do not see how religion can be taught on a non-sectarian basis.” “The value and purpose of all religion can be stressed, and each student can be taught to have more loyalty to his own faith.” “Objective teaching about religion certainly should have a place in public schools. But the whole problem of moral and ethical concepts is broader than can be handled in a non-sectarian course ‘about’ religion.” “Courses about religion can be a dangerous thing if denominational doctrine is taught. But there is a common ground among all religions and these values can and should be taught.” Four Are Fined For Traffic Violations Motorists Fined In Justice Court Homer Leroy Miller, 38, of Huntington route two, arrested Thursday at 11:30 p.m. for passing at the railroad crossing on Monroe street, was fined $1 and costs in Floyd Hunter’s'justice of the peace court. . Jimmie D,Baughman. 19. of Decatur route three, also appeared in J. P. court last night on a charge of running a stop sign and was fined $5 and costs. He was arrested last Saturday at Nuttman avenue and Fifth streets. Charles R. Toran, 24. of Decatur, was arrested on a charge of passing on a curve on U S. highway 33 south of Pleasant Mills Thursday. He will appear in J. P. court Tuesday. A fine of $1 and costs was paid by Robert E. kelly, 30, of near Decatur, who was arrested at the junction of state highway 101 arid t U.S. .highway 224 for failure Jo ' stop. ’John H. Moshey. 46. of Fort Wayne route three, was arrested on the same charge at the same place and was also fined $1 and costs. Indianapolis Man Held For Slaying INDIANAPOLIS W - Police held James Nibbs, 28. Indianapolis, today for quesitoning in connection with the fatal shooting of James Crililom, 38. Indianapolis, Thursday night. Gilliom’s companion, Miss Yvonne Barnett, who used to date Nibbs, said Nibbs killed Gilliom with one shot. COURT NEWS Set for Issue j The complaint for damages by i Emmco Insurance company againi st Edgar Clem and Everett Stewart has been set for issue March 18 on motion of the plaintiff. Divorce Dismissed The complaint for divorce by Donna R. Andress Heare against Palmer F. Heare has been dismis-, scd on motion of the plaintiff. * Motions Over-ruled In the complaint on account by Paul E. Hammond against Roy and Betty Friedley, the defendants’ motion to strike parts of the complaint has been over-ruled. In the complaint on promissory note by Schwartz Ford Co. against Hubert and Margaret Wolfe, the defendants* motion to make' more specific has been over-ruled. Trial Re-Set The complaint for divorce by Robert Roop against Helen Roop has been re-set for trial March 4 by agreement of the parties. Claims Set The claims against the estate of Emma Rhodes by the Root township trustee and the Adams county home have been re-set for trial March 18 on motion of the estate representative. Estate Cases The inheritance tax report for the estate of Arthur S. Kelsey has been submitted, showing a net val-, lie of $3,872.92, with $2,271.79 outside the estate. The report shows no tax due from the heirs who are the widow, a son and a daughter. The inventory for the Oscar Myers estate has been filed, showing $9,000 in real property, $1,093.23 in money and $323.35 in other property for a total value of $10,416.58. A petition to sell real and personal property at public sale has been filed with waivers of notices by the interested parties. The peti- , tion has been submitted and approved. Happy Birthday ALAMO SA. Colo. — (th—- — M. Whitehead left the perfect way to observe his 89th birthday was to go fishing. He caught a 24-inch, 6Vi pound rainbow trout. —