Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 20 February 1958 — Page 11

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The School Reporter

ADAMS CENTRAL HIGH - By Shirley Oetermaa

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Medals a r « piling up! Yea, two groups, the girls' quartet and girls’ ensemble, returned from the state vocal contests at Butler

University, Saturday, with superior ratings. Jim Hoffman's solo was rated excellent. These hardworking songsters are to be lauded for their contest work for they deserve those medals. Too bad they don’t have medals for directors, Don and Leon Gerig. —A.C.H.S.—The PTA would like to use this column to thank each person who attended the chili and oyster supper last Friday night. The cooperation eg everyone connected with the supper made it the success it was. The hardworking cooks and the patience of the many people who attended helped to make it a pleasant event, also. —A.C.H.S.— Not just victory, overwhelming victory! That is the way the Greyhounds finished their season of home games Friday night. Cen- ~ tral’s opponents, the Petroleum Panthers, found themselves at the short end of a 63-43 score, which is the widest margin of win the red and gray has had this year. —A.C.H.S.— Fans are looking forward to cheering the Greyhounds to victory again, when they meet the Bluffton Tigers at Bluffton tomorrow night. A fan bus is available and seats for the game are reserved so come on, Greyhounds! Win! A.C.H.S.— Good luck to those Central entrants at the state instrumental contest this Saturday! —A.C.H.S.— “Come Over To My House” is i the comedy production on the jun-1 iors have chosen to present March 28. Lucille Beavers, play director,] has ordered the books and hopes to be able to start try-outs as J soon as possible. Better get the throat spray ready, juniors! —A.C.H.S.— Support the team: buy an ad. | For the second year, the Grey- • hound Gazette will publish a spec- 1 ial sectional issue. The main sea-; tores of this issue are pictures,] sports statistics, school topics of interest, sectional news, and ads, ' wishing toe Greyhounds ] can be purchased by notifying toe Gazette home room captains. T cetM wiil buy six typ-, ing lines of space. There is not

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much room left, so if anybody wiottva ta* CApiraa support OT me Central Greyhounds, better hurry now to speak for your space. -A.C.H.S.— While we’re thinking in terms of sectionals, Central is reminded that it will be host to all the Adams county schools during next week’s hardwood contest. * -A.C.H.S.Coats and hats can be a nuisance ‘ because the Greyhound Gazette ] during a ball game! Not any more, will provide the public with a service available during the sectional. A coat check will be located in the main lobby, and can be found by following the signs that will be posted. Your hat and coat will be checked for only 10 cents. - A.C.H.S.— Seniors will be in charge of concessions, and will do their best to serve the hungry Hoosier-hys-teria fans. — —A.C.H.S.— Rollie Zimmerman’s speech, “Farming as a Business For A Young Man,” has carried him to toe state FFA contest, April 3. He will compete against three other contestants at Purdue University, and will enter in the national contest if he continues his win. Rollie is already the proud owner of two plaques, and he is now trying for a cash prize of SIOO. Winning the contests at Central and Colfax, makes Rollie one of toefour top speakers in the state. -gA.C.H.S.— Approximately 1000 boxes of pecan paddies netted the Central band department $450 profit for instruments. Because of the tremendous sales push, four radios were awarded instead of two. Those receiving the radios were Arvilla Smith (72 boxes), Joan Brown (64), Gyneth Schnepp (64), I and Donna Shoaf (56). Glen Yager ' will also receive a gift. I —A.C.H.S.— Friends and relatives were in-1 , vited to the formal installment of i the Adams Central Sunshine soc- ] iety, which took place in the t Central gym last Tuesday night. ' The club, which has approximately 88 members was installed by | the Ossian chapter of Sunshine ■ , girls. Eentertainment was pro-] vided by the girls' quartet; Chloe ] Ellen Neuenschwander, who sang two solos; and Jacie Snyder, who' ] presented a reading. - A.C.H.S.— In last word merriment — -GREYHOUNDS ' BEAT HARTFORD! Let’s go to the finals and settle for nothing else until we are , there— and victors! r— -

DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Mary F. Beckmeyer

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Almost every player got into . toe scoring act , last Friday] , night when the Comm odor ea i rolled over the Madison Tomi cats, 76 to 53.'

, The green and gold built up a nine-point half time advantage after a 13-all deadlock at the first quarter. A third quarter scoring spree enabled Coach Lindahl to substitute freely. Substitutes finished out the game and allowed their opponents only one more point than they were able to score. The reserves also chalked up a„ victory, 42 to 32. —DCHS— Tomorrow night will be the last chance to see the Commodores in regular season play. A tough Harlan Hawk team will provide the opposition in the game to be played on toe Decatur floor. —DCHS—“How the Catholic press helps me in my studies” is toe title of an essay being written by the juniors and seniors. They are participating in the national essay contest sponsored by the Catholic press association. --DCHS— The seniors have received more of the essential things necessary for graduation. Much to their delight, toe invitations and thank-you cards arrived last week. It’s a sure sign that the days of their high school career are drawing to a close. - ~ —DCHS— After having received sufficient classroom training, the second semester driver education class has begun behind-the-wheel driving under the guidance of the instructor, Al Lindahl. —DCHSThe students responded to the appeal of the heart association I when they placed their contribu- ' tions in the big red heart which ! was passed around last Thurs- : day. —DCHS— Don’t forget! Sunday is SSC Sunday at the 8:30 mass. ’' —DCHS— Mission services are continuing this week at St. Mary's church. This week's services are for all ] the men of toe parish, including i the junior high and high school i boys. The boys are also attendI ing 7:15 mass daily. —DCHS— I Rita Mendez, a senior, was_ recently selected by the Latin American club to represent Deeatur- as -a—queen—candidate to reign-over “The Fifth of May.’’ She is running against three other area candidates.. The girl selling the most votes will automatically be queen. April 26 is

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toe deadline and, in toe meantime, toe students are endeavoring to help her out as much as possible. -DCHS— The February meeting HL toe Student Spiritual council will be held Friday. A playlet on toe Catholic press will be presented by the freshmen. A Lenten talk i will also be given. < > — DCHS— A display of pamphlets on vacations and modern teen-age i problems is currently being featured in the library. Students i may read the pamphlets or purchase them at a small cost. —DCHS—i The junior high team has added another impressive trophy to their collection. Sunday eve- . ning they were awarded a trophy for winning the CYO Gold league championship during the regular season. —DCHS— Do away with that week-end baking! The juniors will have a plentiful supply of freshly baked goods at their bake sale Saturday morning at the Western 'Auto store. Starting time is 9 a. m. DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL By Emily Swearingen

The Yellow Jackets came through with a victory last Friday night at the D.H.S. gymnasium. They de-| seated the Gar-| rptt Railroaders’

revi xvaiu wuci o - -« — by a score of 62-56. This win gives toe Jackets a record of 10 wins and 9 losses. —D.H.S.— The Decatur reserves were not quite as lucky as the varsity. They went down in a defeat to Garrett, 38-22. —D.H.S.— The band presented two special numbers before the Garrett game. “Goofin’’ by Del Baroni, was directed by Jack Dailey, a student director. It was a novelty number. A balloon and a rocket were shot across the stage. The second number played a march, was “The Nutmegers,” by Eric Osterling. —D.H.S.— Members of the junior class wish to thank the Junior Women, a junior department of toe Decatur Woman’s club, for their help with toe junior dance Friday night. Several Junior Women members chaperoned the dance. —D.H.S.— The eighth grade home ec classes are quite enthused with toe . clothing projects they are working on. The projects range from sum- , mer skirts and blouses to summer I dresses. —D.H.S.— Thursday, February 13, the teachers of DHS were entertained with a tea in the home-ec room. The main attractions were Swedish tea rings made by Marjorie Wolfe | and Karen Jefferies. Naomi Ladd . assisted Mrs. Gene Chronister i instructor, in preparing for toe tea. —D.H.S.— During the last week, Miss Helen Haubold, music instructor at DHS, has been recuperating from surgery on her face. Miss Haubold is home from toe hospital, but is not expected back in school until sometime next week. The students hope to see her up and around very soon. —D.H.S.— Members of the senior English class recently turned in two compositions written this year for the Inkspots, a senior English project. Emily Swearingen and Karen Jafferies are co-editors of toe Inkspots, and they hope to have it out soon. —D.H.S.— The junior and senior home ec classes have been busy making all types of baked goods. So far this six weeks, they have made quick breads, yeast breads, and pies. —D.H.S.— The Yellow Jackets will wind up their regular basketball season tomorrow at Butler. The team and toe fans are hoping for a victory to end the 1958 season. Good luck, Jackets! _ D.HS.-- - jjjjg gym will be the scene of a four-team junior high tourney Saturday afternoon. Decatur Catholic will meet Ossian at 1:30 p.m., and Decatur will meet Portland at 2:30 A consolation game and toe championship game will be played Saturday night. —D.H.S.— Students in the art classes are painting yqflow jackets on toe backs of white blouses and shirts for the sectional. If you would like to hpve your shirt or blouse painted, see one of the art students. The price is 25 cents. • - — - — The drawings for toe Adams County sectional were made Wednesday morning. The Yellow Jackets will iblay the second" game Thursday night against Berne.

MONMOUTH HIGH Carolyn Hoffman

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National broth- 4 erhood week is being observed all over the naary 16-23. Mon-j mouth high school under the suoervision o fl

'student council, is joining in the observance by presenting three guest speakers. Thursday, February 20, at 2 p.m., Rabbi Fredric A. Doppelt of the Jewish temple in Fort Wayne spoke to the student body. Friday, February 21, at 2 p.m., the Rpv. Robert Jaeger, assistant pastor at the St. Mary’s Catholic church in Decatur, will be the speaker and Tuesday, February 25, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Phillip Harley, Negro pastor of toe A.M.E. church in Fort Wayne, will give the message. Any parent or interested person is invited and encouraged to attend these lectures. —M.H.S.— Friday night the MHS Eagles went down in defeat at the hands of the Harlan Hawks. The Monmouth boys just could not rally. There are still a couple of games, yet, boys! How about winning them! ' —M.H.S.— The MHS seconds just could not seem to find toe basket, Friday night. They were also defeated. All teams have their bad nights. Better luck next time! —M.H.S.Everyone is cramming for six weeks tests. This week marks the end of the fourth six weeks of school. Although this is really supposed to be the week of tests, it could not be much worse than last. The teachers are really “pouring it on” toe MHS students. — —M.H.S.— “The Walk," “The Stroll,” “Polka,” “Schottish,” “Rock and Roll”, and “Square” dancing were some of the dances participated in Friday night by the students and fans of MHS. The sweetheart dance was a success and many MHS fans and patrons are looking forward to another dance in the near future. -M.H.S.Some of toe band and choir members of Monmouth have been distinguishing. themselves recently. February 1. John Fuhrman, Jim Singleton, and Sue Merriman entered the vocal competition in Fort Wayne. John won a superior rating and was able to go to Indianapolis last Saturday, where he won an excellent rating. Piano entrants from MHS on February 1 were Dorene Beery and Winifred Oh February 8, nine MHS band members went to Fort Wayne to enter the instrumental division. These nine were: Kent Girod, Ny- ! la Girod, John Fuhrman, Calvin ■ Caston, Kenneth Fuhrman, Dave Caston, Roy Fuhrman, Jack Miller, and Gene Kalthoff. From these nine three won Superior ratings and toe right to go to Indianapolis this Saturday. Good luck Saturday, kids! —M.H.S.— Two of the MHS varsity were sitting in the bleachers Friday night during the game. The fans hope to see these boys back on the team again soon. —M.H.S.— Eighteen juniors haye “made the grade” as far as the junior play is concerned. A clever comedy called “Teen Time” is their choice for production on March 28 and 29 at the Monmouth gym. Those selected for the cast are: Sue Merriman. Jean Kolter, John Fuhrman, Mary Lou Lewton, Kay Bultemeier, Larry Hoffman, Larry Busick, Bob Beineke,. Joan Fleming, Pat Miller. Alice Hockemeyer Whitey Schaefer, Rex King, Nyla Girod, Gene Kalthoff, Ron Hoffman, Duane Lee, and Carol Jacquay. As the title suggests, the play is a natural for high school students. Be sure to circle those dates on your calendar for an evening of good, wholesome entertainment. - . Two basketball games are on the agenda for this week. Along with the end of the fourth six weeks goes the basketball season] After the game tomorrow night with Montpelier and the game Saturday night with Rockcreek, the only thing in the way of basketball left to look forward to is toe “sectional.” Although MHS has not had such a good record this year, the fans feel that the Eagles have “got it” and that they can also “use it," so, how’s “’bout it?” —M.H.S.— PLEASANT MILLS HIGH By Janice Smith The j u n i o r c1,’1:.:, hue cd a play which they will put to make money "MBA for their . <Aass.l||ML trip. They re- i' > ceived the books Tuesday- morn- : O ing and they were passed out so that the . kids could read them and

could daoide upon a part Th* name of the play is "The Baby Sitter.” It will be presented late in March. * —JP.M.H.S.— Every ope is waiting patiently for their report cards. They will probably be passed out the last of this week or the first of next week. —P.M.H.S.Mrs. Ehrsam, our music director, was very sick with the flu and was not able to go with the music ensembles to the state music contest. Though the roads were slippery and the snow was very bad to drive in, all of the kids got there and back safe and sound. For this they would like to thank Larry Merriman, Lynn Medford and David Light, all former graduates and also music contestants, for taking the music kids to Indianapolis. After they came back they all went to Janice Smith’s house for a party. —P.M.H.S.— The student body is very glad to hear that Kay Funk is getting better and may make it to school by the end of the week. Kay has been absent for a few weeks with a back ailment. Although she was not able to cheer at the Arcola game we hope she will get to the Hoagland game, which will be Friday evening. —P.M.H.S.— The junior high team had a garde with Decatur Catholic Monday evening after school. Decatur won by a 39-14 margin. —P.M.H.S.— Doyle Lehman, Ag teacher here at PMHS, had the last of his adult farmers meetings last Monday eve-

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UteCv wH ba tour adotate tam our school who will go to the oot»* teat at Decatur Thursday evening. They will be: Dick Johnson singing "Danny Boy.” Gary Mining tog staging, "Without; a tkfflg*” JUMI a trombone solo "Friends,” and Carolyn Luginbill playing a baritone solo "Areoeo." We want to wish these kids kgs of luck. —P.M.HSr., I ~ e . ■ ■■».■■