Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 60, Decatur, Adams County, 12 March 1957 — Page 2

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10,204 Driver Licenses Suspended In Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS tUP> — Hoosier motorists have been rapped by 10,204 suspensions of Ii c e n s e s under the three-year-old Indiana "point system" of evaluating obedience to traffic laws. The 17,391 cases either tried or pending because a driver compiled 12 points in three years have moved at a leisurely pace through the administrative courts of the state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles division of driver improvement. A hearing in these courts amounts to an appraisal by the judge of the driver’s past driving habits and a psychological study of his probable future actions. ' Judge Alvin Whitaker of Indianaapolis said he lets “each case «tand on its merits.”

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A total of 5,222 drivers with the required 12 points to lose their licenses for at least six months have been placed on probation by the division's seven judges. Few Violate Trust Records show only 12 per cent of the drivers put on probation violate the trust of the judges, said Thad Wisehart, director of the division. A driver’s "need for a license" even to earn his living has no bearing on the judge’s decision. “We want to keep you alive,” said Wisehart in a recent hearing for a truck driver, “even if it means giving up your job.” The majority of drivers sitting in the waiting rooms for their turn in the “hot seat" are young. Wisehart said about 59 per cent of them are under 25 and another 28 per cent under 35. “We have very little trouble with older drivers,” Wisehart said. Wisehart pointed out that in almost every fatal accident a driver wipi tickets for speeding, reckless driving or a record of other accidents is involved. “That is the driver we must talk to,” Wisehart said. Wisehart said a warning letter is sent to drivers who accumulate

six points. He said it "does a splendid job” of correcting poor driving. In all. 71,579 such letters have been mailed since the program began and abdut 75 per cent of the addressees have never again appeared on division records. A problem of the system Wisehart said is "we haven’t got the manpower to hold hearings fast enough." He said the division hopes to add two new judges soon. It takes at least half an hour for a hearing—a far cry from the speed of “cafeteria" and justice of the peace courts. Wisehart thinks this extra- time for talking and the opportunity to improve driving “by sitting down and talking to drivers” has saved many lives. He said a few of the drivers facing suspensions are bellgierent. This can be traced back to their poor driving, he said. A new weapon is being added to the division’s battle against poor drivers. Warning tickets are going back into effect next Friday. This means the division will have another tool in appraising the ability of a driver. Wisehart said the main value of the point system is to make drivers think about their driving, because “most don’t stop to think about driving until it is called to their attention." • Northwest PTA Will Meet Thursday Night A report on the progress of Decatur schools will be presented by W. Guy Brown, superintendent of Decatur public schools, at a meeting of the Northwest Elementary P. T. A. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Also featured on the program for the evening will be a children’s talent show. This will include the pledge of allegiance by the Cub Scouts, the “Hokey-Pokey” dance by Brownie troop 10 and Girl Scout troop 14, a song by Girl Scout troop 18, accordion, clarinet, piano, dance and other acts. AU parents of Northwestern school children are invited to attend the meeting, which, will also feature an important business session. Refreshments will be served following the program.

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George Bleeke Is Scholarship Winner Wins Decatur Zone Valpo Scholarship George M. Bleeke won the Decatur zone Lutheran laymen’s league scholarship to Valparaiso University, according to an announce 4 ment made today by William Selking, zone president. He will enroll next fall in a mechanical engineering course. * Bleeke is a senior at Monmouth high school, where he has been active in extracurricular activities and serves as president of the student council. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bleeke, of route 5. He attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school, serves as vice- president of the Immanuel Walther league and acts as a church usher. He is employed part time at the A. & P. grocery. Fourteen seniors from the area took the examination given at thdZion Lutheran parish hall February 9, with the Rev. Edgar P. Schmidt in charge. This same examination, in three parts and requiring about three hours to complete, was given at 181 centers throughout the country, with 465 student applicants. The national Lutheran laymen’s league, nearly all of the 41 districts, and many local zones and individual clubs sponsor scholarships ranging from a full 4-year tuition award to smaller partial grants. Students taking the exam locally were competing for any one of three awards, the national, the Northern Indiana district, and/ or the Decatur zone. This was the first year for the local scholarship. One contact man from each 6f the ten congregations in the Decatur area was asked to encourage participation and to solicit the necessary funds. These men were Reinhard Werling, St. Paul's; Clarence Bultemeier, Zion, Friedheim; Hugo Boerger, St. Peter's; Paul Wolf, Zion, Decatur; Lorenz Steele, Immanuel; Eugene Dettmer Bethlehem; Richard Hollman, Trinity; Adolph Dietrich, Emmanuel; Wade Tyler. St. John’s, Flatrock; and Fred Berning, St. John’s, Bingen.

District Banquet Os Rural Youth March 18 Seventeen Adams county rural youth members and advisors are planning to attend the district IV rural youth coop school and banquet Monday night, March 18 at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. The Farm Bureau Co-op and its affiliates are sponsoring this free banquet and school for the rural youthers. A program including group singing, special numbers, movie and recreation will follow the banquet. Those planning to attend are: Sally McCullough, Carl Bluhm. Barbara Lewton, Alice Kukelhan, Kathleen Boerger, Legora Markle, Raymond Worden, Earl Yoder, Merlin Alt, Nancy Shoaf, Alan Miller, James Schmiege, Gloria Crownover, Gloria Koeneman, Leo Seltenright, extension advisors, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grownover, Farm Bureau advisors. Any young people wishing to attend this banquet and program and who are not listed are asked to contact Carl Bluhm or the county extension office immediately and additional reservations will be made. Lenten Service At Reformed Church The second mid-week service of the Lenten season will be held in the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The service will be in charge on the pastor, the Rev. William C. Feller, whc will preach the sermon on the theme: “What Must I Do To Be Saved?’’ The senior choir under the direction o| Mrs. I. A. Holthouse, will sing, and Mrs. Robert Houk will be at the organ. Mrs. Ralph Rigby Dies In Georgia Mrs. Virgil Draper has received word of the death of her niece, Mrs. Ralph Rigby, 41, at her home in Valdasta, Ga. Survivors include her husband: twin sons. Ralph and Robert, serving with the U. S. Air Force in Germany; another son, Richard, at home; her mother, Mrs. Rozella Haugen, and a sister, Mrs. John Olinger, of Miami, Fla. Charge Failure To Observe Stop Sign Ellen M. McAhren, 17, of Decatur route five, was arrested at the Piqua and Bellmont roads one mile east of Decatur Monday for disregarding a stop sign. She will appear in justice of the peace Floyd Hunter’s court today.

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Report Is Released On County Dog Fund Annual Report Is Filed By Auditor A total of $3j500 was paid into the county dog fund from March 1, 1956, to March 1, 1957, according to a report compiled and released today by county auditor Ed Jaberg. During the same period, 81,724.86 was paid out in damage claims. The townships had a total of $935.25 in balances at the beginning of the period. Each township is permtited to hold a balance of not more than 8100 and nine of the townships had this balance on March 1 of this year. Another 81,828.39 was not paid out in claims and turned over to the county dog fund. From this amount came a total of 8171.55 to pay for township claims which could not be met by three townships. The balance in the county fund, 81,656.84, will be sent to the state auditor to augment funds to finance unpaid claims in other counties. Washington township, which includes Decatur, had the highest amount paid into the dog fund. During the year, 8773 was paid with the purchase of individual and kennel licenses and $276 was paid in claims for damages. The township with the smallest number of dogs was Kirkland township, which received sll7 in fees during the year and paid out $127 in claims. Another claim of $14.56 could not be met by the township and came out of the county fund. Root township had the most damaging dogs. It was necessary for that township to pay out $361.36 in claims. Lowest claim total was reported by Blue Creek township, which paid only $7 in damage claims. Service Wednesday At Trinity Church The second in the series of midweek Lenten services will be held Wednesday at 7 o’clock at Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church. The minister, the Rev. John E. Chambers, is bringing a series of messages on the theme, “The Christian and His Church.” This week's subject is "Facing the Issue — Becoming a Christian.” Harold Mumma is organist, and Walter Henkel will direct the choir in special music. The choir is asked to meet in the choir room at 6:45 for robing and a warm-up rehearsal. All friends of the church are invited to these services. Wins Wrist Watch In Cleaner Contest Mrs. Mary Gerardot of Decatur route three, has received word that she has won a wrist watch in a contest sponsored by “Pterfex” all purpose cleaner. Her letter was one of thousands sent in during the contest. In addition to receiving the watch, Mrs. Gerardot will receive recognition in the company’s magazine and newspaper advertising. HEART ATTACK (CoßllßUfd Pane One) personally taking part in “Operation Deepfreeze,’’ his fifth and final “trip” to Antarctica. He called the expedition the “fulfillment of my life’s ambition.”, From all quarters, by ham radio from the men of “Operation Deepfreeze,” and from Navy brass, came messages of grief and condolence. “We all feel a deep personal loss over the death of the admiral who was responsible for the great work that has gone on here,” said his “Deepfreeze” comrades still probing his beloved South Pole for international geophysical year inActing Defense Secretary Ruben B. Robertson Jr., said the admiral's death “is a great loss to the natioh.” In Two Wars Navy Secretary Charles Thomas said, "I am terribly grieved to learn of the passing of Admiral Byrd. He was completely dedicated to a career of scientific exploration in polar science and research that extended the field of knowledge and American prestige in this sphere throughout the world.” Forced to "retire” from active duty because of a, leg injury at 27 shortly after graduation from Annapolis, Byrd went on to cover more square miles of Antarctica than all other explorers combined. In the interval, he became one of the pioneers of naval aviation, served in both world wars, and becarhe the Navy’s youngest rear admiral, at the age of 41. Byrd also supervised the first systematic survey of the Artic by air and he made the first nonstfp flight, across the Atlantic in a .ymulti-etjgtoe plane. Those accomplishments, as well as the encompassing earlier four polar expeditations, marked Byrd as the world’s foremost air explorer. The four expeditions were launched in 1828, 1934, 1939 and 1947 and he never ceased his efforts for continued development of the Antarctic. He was deeply convinced the immense frozen expanse would furnish natural resources, strategic advantages and valuable scientific knowledge for the United States.

County Rural Youth Will Meet Thursday The Adams county rural youth regular meeting will be held Thursday at the Farm Bureau Coop building in Monroe at 7:30 p.m. Wendeldean Roth, of Allen county, state rural youth first vice-presi-dent will present a program on membership. Adams county will then make plans to conduct a membership campaign. Merlin Alt is in charge of mixers, Legora Markle will lead the group singing and Gloria Grownover will present the devotions. Business items will include; 4-H stand at Monroe 4-H fair; record hop Friday night, at the Community Center; and plans for senior night Thurs.', Mar. 28. A report on national training school will be given by Gloria Koeneman. Recreation will be in charge of Earl Yoder and Sondra Brown will furnish the refreshments. All young people are invited to attend this meeating. ' U.S. Highway 33 Cleaned By Workers State highway department workers cleaned U. S. highway 33 east of the Erie railroad in Decatur, and removed dirt on the north side of the highway east of the city limits to allow proper drain-

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age, sub-district superintendent True Andrews said this morning. Several large machines and. trucks took part in the operation. Water had been reported standing in the highway east of town. The berm was cleared of mud so that the water could drain into ditches. Suzanne Steiner Serves As Page Suzanne Steiner, 10 - year -old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Steiner of Indianapolis, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Steiner of this city, served as a page for L .Luther YAger during the session of the Indiana house of representatives last Friday. Suzanne is a student in the sixth grade. LIONS (Continued from Paare One) r Officers of the Pleasant Mills club are: Albert Davison, president; Merle Foor, first vice president; Billie Joe Feasel, second vice president; Eugene Morrison, third vice president; Charles McGill, secretary; Luther Sovine, treasurer; Charles Backhaus, Lion tamer; Hubert Ehrsam, tail twister. Trade in a good town — Decatur