Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 268, Decatur, Adams County, 13 November 1958 — Page 9

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1958

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ATTEND INDIANA PRESS INSTITUTE AT I. U.— Thirty daily newspaper executives from over the state met on the Indiana University campus Nov. 7-9 for the first Indiana Press Institute, co-spon-sored by the Inaianapolis professional chapter of Sigma Delta Chi and the I. U. Journalism Department. Among those present were (standing left to right* Dick Heller, Jr., Decatur Democrat; Edmund Arnold. Linotype News, Chicago; William E. Saltzman, South Bend Tribune, and Paul Janes, Lafayette Journal and Courier, and (seated) Wood row Hall, Evansville Courier.

The School Reporter

MONMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL by SUE MERRIMAN

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A hard struggle was put up by the Eagles ini the ball game Friday night, when the MHS team met the I Adams Central Greyhounds on the Monmouth : floor. Although i

MHS lost, the fans saw some fast action during the entire game. Patrons of Monmouth are hoping that the next game will be a “winner.” —M. H. S — Making their debut, the second

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set of cheerleaders of the reserve team, looked “snapy" in their outfits Friday night. The three girls, Marion Caston, Judy Conrad, and Lila Kruetzman, chose gold wool pleated skirts and middies with white blouses for their uniforms. Carrying out the color scheme of black and gold, the cheerleaders have black shoes and black emblems on the backs of their middies. —M. H. S._ The Monmouth Eagles will see action twice this week. The team is scheduled to meet the Decatur Commodores Thursday evening at the Decatur court and with Ossian Friday evening at Ossian.

The Rev. Hazen Sparks from the First Methodist church in Decatur was the speaker for a regular scheduled chapel service held recently. Sparks g a v ea very inspirational talk about a heart as it is compared to a hotel. —M. H. S.— Having finished their Christmas card sales, the juniors are now busy selling candy. If a MHS junior knocks on your door, be sure to buy a few boxes of delicious candy. The different asortments are pecan patties, peanut brittle, mint souffles, and different sizes of assorted chocolates. Purchase some candy for the present time and also some for Christmas, which is “just around the corner.” —M. H. S.— Approximately 200 4-H members, parents, and Farm Bureau

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members of Root township enjoyed a turkey supper Monday evening in the Monmouth gymnasium. For the entertainment portion of the program. Joyce Busick and Jeanett Fuelling gave a pantomine, Sharon Harkless played a solo on the piano, and John Fuhrman sang a solo. Next, Lee Seltenright showed slides of 4-H club work during the past year. Just before the meeting came to a close, the 4-H pins and honor record books were handed out. I —M. H. S.Incidentany, the girls 4-H club had 100 per eent on completion of those enrolled, and the boys had 94 per cent completion. A cordial congratulations goes out to both of these clubs for their fine work in the community. —M. H. S.-, There have been several additions to the biology department recently. In an aquarium there are a bullfrog, tadpol, and many guppies ; also a toad and a turtle have been placed in another glass case. In the future these amphibian animals will be placed in a larger case which will consist of some land and water and will be called the “Little World.” Also in this department are three white rats; Joe, Moe, and Gus. Different food nutrients are being fed to these rats to see what the reaction will be in the growth of each rat. This is a very educational experiment for the biology students. —M. H. S.~ Devotions by Mrs. Norval Fuhrman opened the second meeting of the P. T. A. Tuesday night. Business was discussed and then the high school chorus sang four selections. The program consisted of a very interesting lecture and the showing of slides of Russia by Wayne Rothgeb, staff member from WKJG-T.V. The meeting was adjourned and those present were served light refreshments. • Cargo shipped through the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Atlantic was 1,010,000 long tons more last year than the year before, but there was a drop of 2,588.000 long tons in cargo that went from the Atlantic to the Pacific. . .

ADAMS CENTRAL HIGH By Shirley Osterman

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Victory for the, G r e y h o unds! Yes, in the sec-, ond game of the season, Adams Central came through in the third quarter rally to trounce

the Monmouth Eagles 49-36. Max Egley topped Central’s squad with 20 points. Central had 14 personal fouls against them during the game. ITie next clash for Central is Saturday with the Hoagland Wildcats, who should be no trouble if the squad plays ball like they did last Friday. So let’s win this one, too. Greyhounds ! ! —A.C.H.S.-— Central’s reserves had an easy win at Monmouth Friday night by scoring 42 points to the Eagles’ 27. High-point man for Adams Central’s seconds was Claude Striker with 11 points. Nice going, seconds! -A.C.H.S.— We must think of the future — that’s why the seniors are already measured for their caps and gowns. It seems to all the seniors that their last year is filled to the brim with activity, what with senior pictures, invitations, name cards, and now commencement dress all taken care of. Time goes fast, though, for Central is nearing the end of the second six-weeks period. —A.C.H.S.— Another busy evening coming up for the seniors will be Saturday when they take on the responsibility of basketball concessions. Central’s first home game is with the Hoagland Wildcats and promises to be a thriller — and that means a crowd! The coat check will again be in operation for the convenience of all fans. It will be located in the west end of the main corridor as in the past years. So, be a good sport and attend the CentralHoagland game Saturday night and See the Greyhounds tangle with the Wildcats ! ! —A.C.H.S.— Lois Steury, Barbara Arnold, and Delora Mishler are the girls who will make tip Adams Ceretral’s girls’ trio as announced by Leon Gerig, Central’s vocal director. Lois and Delora, juniors, will sing

first soprano and alto, repectively. Barbara is a senior and will sing second soprano. Accompanist for this group is Doveanna Nussbaum. —A.C.H.S.— This is it! This is the week for the public to purchase Christmas greetings from AC’s seniors. If anyone is in need of any Christmas cards, wrappings, or ribbons; or if stationary (personalized or plain), all-occasion cards or gift wrappings are your fancy, just get in touch with any Adams Central senior. The hard-working group is busy selling so that they might raise enough money for a trip of a few dayS in Washington, D. C. Money collected so far on card sales totals $707. —A.C.H.S.— Monday evening, approximately 153 Centralites and dates enjoyed a night of roller skating. This skating party was sponsored by the seniors and put $39 into their treasury. —A.CH.S.— With the Thanksgiving holidays coming up Central’s FFA chapter is busy passing out their bushel baskets to the individual home rooms. The pupils in these rooms are then supposed to decorate the baskets and fill them with groceries which will go to some unnamed, needy families in Adams county. The Rev. Gordon Neuenschwander will be the speaker at this annual FFA program, which includes poems and histories relating to Thanksgiving. -A.C.H.S.— DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Theresa Laurent

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A skit entitled “Linda h 1 o c k s and the Five Comm odores” was presented by the junior class for the 19 5 8 "Commodore Day” program. The c h e e r l eaders took over at this

point, leading the student body in the yells. The singing of the school song, “On DCHS” closed the Friday afternoon program, leaving the students in high spirits. —D.C.H.S.— . The Decatur Catholic Commodore team will act as host for the Commodore-Eagle game to take place on the Decatur floor this evening. This contest with the Monmouth Eagles is the first home game of the Commodore basketball season, and here’s hoping the results of the game will be a little more encouraging than those of last Friday’s game with the Monroeville Cubs. As .youmay know, both the Commodore varsity and second teams were defeated by the Cubs’ teams. -D.C.H.S.— Also resulting from last week’s game with Monroeville, Don Baker, a junior playing on the varsity team' suffered three badly chipped teeth. Don’s teeth were chipped while he was scrimmaging for the basketball with a member of the opposing team. So that Don will not lose any teeth, his doctor has suggested that caps be placed on the chipped teeth. Ineidently, Don’s injury will not prevent him from playing against the Monmouth ball club. —D.C.H.S.— To whom it may concern, the senior’s card-selling campaign is closed and orders have been sent in to the contracted organizations. Orders are expected to be filled and ready for delivery within the next two weeks. —D.C.H.S.— Would you like to subscribe to the Decatur Catholic “Hi Light?” Put out by the senior class, the paper is primarily concerned with news touching the high school program. If you are contracted by a member of the high school, won’t you please, in the interest of the school, subscribe to this paper? The “Hi Light” comes out four times a year. —D.C.H.S.— Six members of the senior class will participate in the 33rd annual high school contest on the United Nations. Thursday morning, March 5, 1959, Bob Murphy, Dolores Kohne, Kathy Kohne, Kathy Baker. Judy Koors, and Theresa Laurent will take a written examination dealing with the United Nations. Contest entries will be based on local, state, and national levels. Winners on the national level will be given such prizes as an educational! trip to Europe or to Mexico. Good luck, Kids! May your efforts be rewarded. -D.C.H.S.— “Oh, no! Not already!” Such expressions arose from senior class members as they were told that they were to be measured’ for caps and gowns. Evidently, this particular group of students fels that time : is slipping through their fin. feels that How do you freshman feel at this point? Is this school year going too fast? Members of the freshmen English class are finding themselves “knee deep” in essay writing. Essays, whose topics range from high school matters to “The Coronation of a Pope,” are being tackled by the group. Don’t feel too badly, kids; you have only three more years to cope with regulated essay writing; then you face the world. Between 1944 and 1954—the first decade of the antibiotic era—infant deaths declined 33 per cent in the U. S. and maternal deaths went down 77 per cent, the Health News Institute reports.

DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL by CHERYL ASHBAUCHER

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Tuesday and Wednesday o f leading tryouts last week, cheer-j were held in the g y m n a s iu>m, Kathy Schultz, Gloria Wall. Betty Smith, and Cheryl Ash-

baucher were elected varsity cheerleaders. Mary Heller, Diane Hill, and Sharon Nern were elected as the second team cheerleaders. —D. H. S.— The junior high also elected cheerleaders last week. They are Sylvia Bleeke, Cindy Collier, Janet Reinking, and Rita Norquest. —D. H. S._ Tuesday afternoon, the first pep session of the year for the basketball season was held in the gymnasium. During this session, the cheerleaders set up the cheering block- The students were very cooperative. Let’s keep up the good work, kids!!!! —D. H. S — Tuesday night a basketball clinic was held at the Decatur gymnasium. There were two basketball games played. The second team divided, into two teams and played against each other, then the varsity squad did the same. During the evening, some of the new rules were explained to the audience. It was enjoyed by all, and there was a very large crowd attending. —D. H. S — The driver training students are very fortunate now to be using a new 1959 Ford. This driving training car is given to the school every year, compliments of the Schwartz Ford company. —D. H. S.— Monday night at the Community Center, a banquet was given by the Booster club and the Lions club for the football letterman. The guest speaker for the evening was Hillard Gates, sports director of radio and television stations WKJG. —D. H. S.— The Latin II classes have started their chariot races. The drivers for section 2 are; Monica Badenhop, Barbara Borror, Roger Harris, Mary Kocher, Joyce Helm, Sharon Scott. In section 1 the drivers are; Barry Ellis, Tom Grabill, John Patterson, Kaye Ann Noack, Cindy Gable. —D. H. S.— Tuesday afternoon, the journalism class published a Jacket Journal special. It contained comments from coaches, teachers, and others.. It alsogave- in teresting facts about the team roster, dates and oppontents in games. The journalism class should be congratulated for this fine extra. —D. H. S.— This Friday night, open house will be held here at D. H. S. The high school choir will sing various selections. Then the parents are invited to visit their children’s classrooms and teachers.

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PLEASANT MILLS HIGH By Marie Ohler

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The Spartans lost the basketball game to the Hartford Goril- , las Friday night at the Pleasant I Mills gym. This is the second loss for the Spartans. Better luck next time.

—P.M.H.S — For a little special entertainment Mary Lee Longenberger was dress, ed as a Spartan and Marie Ohler as a Gorilla. If you didn’t get to this game, hope to see you at the next home game. The Spartans will be traveling to Harlan Friday " night. —P.M.H.S.The parents of the basketball players and cheer leaders would like to thank the principle, Mr. Vizard, for honoring them. They were admitted free. Miss Nancy Bailey and Miss Nancy Cook, dressy ed in formats, presented the mothers with different color carnations and the men received signs which read, “my boy,” and the numbers corresponded with their suits. The cheerleaders fathers had their name. They were all seated together at a special place marked with black and while streamers. Thanks to our principal from all of us at Pleasant Mills. —P.M.H.S.— Mmmmm, is any body hungry for any kind of real delicious candy. If so why not contract any junior; They are selling it as a project to get money for their class trip which is coming up some time in the near future. So why not buy, just to help out, 0.K.? —P.M.H.S.— , The high school girls emsembles . have been selected for the coming , year. The girls quartet consists of Judy Williamson, Betty Myers, ’ Carolyn Luginbill, and Sharon Be* bout. The girls trio s is composed t of Beverly Myers, Carolyn Lugihbill, and Kay Funk. “Congratulations, Girls, nice going. —P.M.H.S.— . The juniors have been making . good in the concessions at ba* . games and during the noon hours. Included in their sales are pop, popcorn, potato chips, and all dis- . ferent kinds of candy. This week j will start off their Christmas candy . sales. They will be selling several varieties of this. too. They will be around soon in this campaign so . be prepared. Buy your Christina? t candy now. • -P.M.H.S.— . Huny! Get your Christmas r will be selling , them this week. They have all . kinds of cards. They’ also have ? salt and pepper shaker sets that . would make a nice Christmas gift for some one you know. So hurry » and get your cards and salt and ; pepper shakers now! ; —P.M.H.S.— » The Pleas Ant Mills basketball seas son ticket contest ended November 10. The winners were present