Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 279, Decatur, Adams County, 26 November 1958 — Page 2

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Decatur Christmas Shopping Season Opens Friday and Saturday

The School Reporter

WILLSHIRE HIGH by Rose Baumgartner On November It, the seniors elected the sertlorallties to appear in the school annual. They are as follows: best all around, Mary Goodwin and Fred James: friendliest, Sylvia Wilson and Vince Nieto: best dressed. Vicki Neuenschwander and Jim Cowan; Wittiest, Nila Vining and Dave Duff; flirtiest, Jo Allmandinger and Rex Painter; most athletic, Marlene Marbaugh and Larry Caffee; quietest, Pat Donavon and Jim Myers; and most studious, Marlene Dietrich and Leslie Leighner. — WHS. — The'junior class members would appreciate knowing of anyone who ordered a pen set and has nbt received it. Please notify one of the juniors so that this error can be corrected. The juniors at present are taking orders for stationery. - W.H.S. — “Macßeth” by William Shakespeare has been the chief study of the senior English class for the last several weeks. First a study was made of Shakespeare and of the period during which the story was written, the information provided by the students. The poem Itself was read mostly out of class. After reading the poem, the recording of the movie was played, so the class could understand how the lines should be read to give correct interpretation. The class then memorized certain lines and recorded their own voice, with rising action. — W.H.S. - The Wilshire staff <school paper) is sponsoring a writing contest for grades 4-12 with every three grades making a division. All students of Willshire school except members of the Willscribe staff are eligible. The purpose of the contest is to get more students interested in writing and to provide a chance to write for those who are already interested. All entries must be handed to the Willscribe staff on or before December 5. Urizes will be awarded to the top two entries in each division. W.H.S. - On November 20, the senior class interviewed representaitives from the Greyhound Bus company as to a sample senior class trip. The trip outlined includes points of interest such as Williamsburg, Washington. D. C., New York and the Niagara Falls. The class will interview other companies also. They are really enthused about and looking forward to the trip. — W.H.S. — Another victory for the Willshire basketball list, as the Commodores’ basketball team from Decatur invaded the local gymnasium last Tuesday nighk After trailing 21-11 at the end of the firit canto the locals staged a resounding comeback and went on to fa hard-fought victory of 65-62. Good work, boys! W.H.S. — What away December will be

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greeting us! On December 3-5 the | students will be engaged taking] every pupil tests. Good luck to aU! W.H.S. — Senior picture retakes were I taken today. The photographer was at the school to take pictures of the seniors who were not pleased with the first set. - W.H.S. — The Willshire Bearcats faced the second defeat of the season as they met the Van Del Rockets Friday night. November 21. The Bearcats led the first quarter, but gradually fell back to a final score of 80-63. — WHS. — Three cheers for Thanksgiving! At least that's what some of the students think. School will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving vacation. — W.H.S.] — During halfs of the Rocket vs Bearcat basketball game, the local band performed a marching show entitled “Serenade ■of the Bells." The first formation was the Liberty Bel! and the band played "Yankee Doodle.” The second formation was a cross and the band played the song “T h e Bells of St. Mary's." The third formation was a church steeple, reminding the people the meaning of Thanksgiving while the band played “Come Ye Thankful People Come.” The marching song play--1 ed from one formation to another was “Hear 'Dem Bells.” The last two formations included a rocket ’ and a W saluting the Van Del • Rockets and the Willshire Bear- ' cats. The 'fite songs were played • for both teams. The show proved 1 to be interesting. f WREN HIGH SCHOOL 5 By Jo Ann Lichtensteiger ■ seniors held . a tonke sale last 1 Saturday in keepthe ’ coming holiday. IM In order to make ( someone’s Thanks givingMk •»* , JM| thdents ga v e beautiful turkey.® . Mrs. Celia CoxBMBKfIMB will be having her fill of turkey this Thursday. ; —W.H.S.— : The first dance of the season will be sponsored by the Wren senior ! class. Next Friday will probably i find all the kids from Wren high ' and their dates, moving in time with the music. It will be a good , way to take off the extra pounds put on by Thanksgiving dinner. ; -w.H.s — Two games a weekend is enough . for any team. The Eagles came , through with a win and a loss. Ohio 1 Gity defeated the Wren team in a / close and rough game. The Eagles came back with a victory over I Paulding the following night. —W.H.S.— s I The members of the Wren music

department are still selling candy to raise money for risers. It is the student s hope to have them for the Christmas program. —W.H.S.— This Thursday is Thanksgiving day. Don't forget how or why the day originated and remember to be thankful for all your many blessings. On behalf of the faculty and students of Wren school, I wish you a very enjoyable Thanksgiving. Don’t eat too much turkey! ADAMS CENTRAL HIGH by SHIRLEY OSTERMAN Central tasted victory aga i n ’ last Friday when [ the Greyhounds' won by an 11-Sp jM point margin "*-* over the Pleas- ! ant Mills Spartans. 57-46. Lar- , ry Foreman again topped the Greyhounds with 20 points, and Dick Steiner. Max Egley, and Tom Heyetly each scored 10. Central kept the lead at the end of all the quarters except the first. —A.C.H.S.— Another easy victory was chalked up for Central’s reserves Friday evening by defeating Pleasant Mills 52-14. Claude Striker led the seconds with 12 points. Clayton Strickler paced right behind with 11. —A.C.H.S.— i Entering AC's gym in marching ! formation, Central’s band halted and begin their half-time “cheerleading spotlight” program with a I fanfare for the team. Featured in j this performance also were the j cheerleaders and the pep club. After the fanfare the band formed the word "Hi” as the cheerleaders ; -Carol Haggard. Marcia Zimmer-,- ' man. Linda Hirschy, and Sandy Strickler—and the pep club gave their hello yell to the Spartans. I j Next the ban d formed a mega-1 i phone a n d a sky rocket during which the pep club and cheerleadj ers cheered for Coach Amzie Miller. A cute version of the rocket i yell was presented during forma- ; tion of the sky rocket. The school j songs of both Pleasant Mills and j Adams Central were played at the ] band marched into the letters i “PM” and a revolving “C”. The ; efforts of Don Gerig, band direcI tor: the band: pep club; and the I cheerleaders made for a fine halftime performance. —A.C.H.S.— Senior pictures are expected on I the Central scene anytime now! : The studio said they should arrive around Thanksgiving time, and l naturally, this makes the seniors happy. —A.C.H.S.— Last Thursday evening a group of interested adults met in the voc-; al music room to form a music booster club. Officers for the year were chosen, and they are Harold Moser, president; Mrs. Rufus ■ Sommer, vice president; Mrs. Wil-; Ison Mann, secretary : and treas-1 I urer, Mrs. John Mishler. The first; | project for the group is in the ] j planning stage arid will be announ-: ced soon. Committees will also be 1 listed in the near future. Music j boosters will not be the permanent

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name of the group. A new and different name is being sought for, so, if anybody has any good ideas, be sure and tell Central’s music directors, Don and Leon Gerig. —A.C.H.B.— Tuesday, December 2, Central will tangle with Huntigton township on AC’s hardwood. During the half of the varsity game the six varsity twirlers of Adams Central will provide a completely new and, different half-time performance. What is it? Well, if you want to know, you'll have to come and see j for yourself. So be sure to be on I hand to see a bright, flashy, and blazing demonstration by Central’s twirlers: Arlene Zimmerman, Shirley Ostehman, Jeannie Smith. Janis Yoder, Sharon Mattax, and Toni Rupert! I —A.C.H.S.— Trips are on the Thanksgiving schedule for a few Centralites. Jeannie Smith, junior, and her family are traveling to Allison Park, Pa., to visit Jeannie's i grandparents. Shirley Osterman and Linda Reber, seniors, flew to Bethleham. Pav, Tuesday morning via United Airline for a 5-day visit with Linda's great uncle. The Army-Navy game, New York City, and other sights of interest in Pen- ‘ nsylvania and New York are on Linda and S h i r 1 e y’s schedule. Other Centralities will be busy celebrating Thanksgiving in various other ways, but whatever way it is let’s see everyone back at Central safe and sound next Monday morning! DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH by Theresa Laurent The Commodores have had Jfl two games sched- ' uled for this tM week; both were * planned as home a 4 games. The first. with Rockcreek, ML was played last > evening. Its rehowever, „ were unknown at the time of this writing. Friday evening will embrace the second game, which is with Larwill. Larwill, which is situated west of Columbia City, is a newcomer on the Commodore basketball schedule. Commodores wish to extend a warm welcome to this team, with whom they h a v e yet to contest. —D.C.H.S.— Sorry, students; there’s no dance tonight. The juniors, who were to sponsor the “Sadie Hawkins dance, planned for this evening, were forced to postpone it indefinitely, because it would conflict with another program; inquiry classes are being held this evening in the auditorium. Perhaps there will come another time after the I Advent season. —D.C.H.S.— Thanksgiving Day may accidentally provide a welcomed holiday ; for people all over the country, j but its importance does not lie in | that fact. Through legislation this, I day has been set a s i d e for all: Americans with the intention that | ‘ they remember God, their Crea- ■ i tor and Lord. Stop and think! Con-1 sider the blessings bestowed on.

you, and you will find them innu- i merable. On this day, above all i others, give thanks to the One, 1 responsible for your mere exis- < tence. Thank Him in thought, < word, and deed. 1 —D.C.H.S.— For their celebration of Thanksgiving, the faculty of Decatur Ca- j thalic is happily planning a dinner t for fellow Sisters of the St. Agnes ( community in the Fort Wayne f ' area. Invitations include those to ( St John, the Baptist, St. Josepr’s j ( school, and St. Henry's school, all j of which are elementary schools. Happy Thanksgiving, Sisters! May God bless and keep you. —D.C.H.S.— ) Cheers to you. Sister Jovita. The j students are glad to see you back , on your feet again. After your ab- ' sence from school last Thursday and Friday, students worried about your health. Be strict about taking those vitamins, and let's not let this happen again; okay i Sister? —D.C.H.S — Through the years it has been the dream of many popes’ to see the laity have a more active part in the celebration of the mass. By singing the mass, the laity can t fulfill the dreams of the popes. Up to this time the singing has been placed in the hands of special groups known as the choir, but to- . day marked an epoch in the history of St. Mary’s Catholic church of Decatur; for it was today that congregational singing was introduced to this parish. Sister Margarette, choir director, intends to ease this type of participation upon the attendents at mass slowly but surely. —D.C.H.S.— At the request of Don Forst of | Decatur Auto Supply. Don Free-' land, famous as a racer, visited Decatur and spoke to students of: the surrounding area on safety in ’ driving. Through the use of a film j entitled “Take It From A Champ- I ion.” driving tips were revealed to the group. In his talk Mr. Free-! | land stressed the three basic prin- I ciples. courtesy, mental alertness, I and the condition of the car. on I which rests safe driving. Be mind-' ful. kids; for in your hands lies the I. lives of many persons. DECATUR HIGH By Cheryl Ashbaucher Congratulations —J to Judy Rhodes ® . w h o w on the . Rotary speech Om Wf* • contest Thursday night. Bob Shraluka ternate. These ■ speech students each received WWFr gold trophies. The other tour contestants each received a pen from the Rotary club. —D.H.S.— Thursday afternoon, D.H.S enjoyed a very interesting assembly program. Don Freeland, a famous race driver, presented some very * exciting films of the Indianapolis 500 race. After these films had been shown, he spoke about safety i on the highway, as well as on the racetrack. The students found this I educational as well as interesting. —D.H.S.— Friday night, the Yellow Jackets lost their first game of the season by a score of 57-47 to the Elmhurst Trojans. Their record is 1 win, and 1 loss. The second team really came through though, and whipped Elmhurst's second team very bad- , ly. . i —D.H.S— 1 At half-time Friday night, the j D.H.S. band presented a very fine < and “swinging" program. Jack < Dailey, on trumpet, and Mike < Kaehr on trombone, had solo parts, i in the Disneyland number. Keep up . the good work, band! 1 -D.H.S— f After the game Friday night, the j freshman class sponsored a dance < called the "Jacket Jive” at the < Youth and Community Center. The decorations were really clever. The theme of the dance was written I over the stage, and a large purple < crepe box hung from the ceiling t with gold and purple streamers t branching out from it. £ —D.H.S.— « Saturday, the annual student day f sale was held. Students from Decatur high worked for the participating mechants during the day. The < senior class, who sponsors this pro- « ject, would like to thank all the ‘ stqdcnts and merchants who took part in this sale. 1 —D.H.S.— . c “Monday afternoon, D.H.S. enjoy- 1 cd a very entertaining assembly f program. Josa Silva, considered to 1 bo one cf the greatest bahjo players of today, presented a very interesting program. Along with s playing four banjos, he also talked ' about the history of the banjo. -D.H.S.— £ The Jackets will be the host for f Concordia Cadets this Wednesday £ night in the gymnasium. Let's go c Jackets, and beat those Cadets! —D.H.S.— Report cards were handed out Tuesday afternoon. It doesn't seem posifble that this is the end of the second six weeks period already. Some of the grades on the report cards could be better, and many wish that they had tried just a little bit harder. -D.H.S — j The senior English class lias a qifi project due before the Thanks-

giving vacation, reports on some classic. The English’ students are to give some facts about the auth- , or, and then write the story in their own words. These papers were due today. —D.H.SAfter the game tonight, the senior class will sponsor a dance at the Youth and Community Center called “Turkey Trot.” The dance starts at 9:30, and the price is 25 cents per person, and 45 cents per couple. John Schaffer will spin the records. —D.H.S.— Thursday is Thanksgiving, and D.H.S. will enjoy a two-day vacation. We all enjoly these vacations, but we should be thankful for our school systems and that we can go to school. We all should also stop and think of all the other blessings that we enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving! i MONMOUTH HIGH By Sue Merriman Here it is again, time for fnother ;- vacation Yes. the students W and faculty bers will be atMjUg 8 leisure for four Mm. days. In addition to having a grand feast and ■ W a relaxing vaca- l ' tion, let’s not lose sight of the feet that Thanksgiving is a serious time, a time for everyone to give thanks for the many blessings which have been ours. —M. H. S — Grade cards were handed out Tuesday and brought, as usual, the {many different promises to do beti ter in the next six weeks. If these ' promises were actually carried out. lone wonders how large the honor roll might be. —M. H. S - The Monmouth Eagles seem to be la losing streak In their Friday's ' game the team was defeated by the Hoagland Wildcats. Having sufifered heavily from illnesses and injuries, the team will appreciate the fact that there will be no game I uptil December 5, when they should |bp in good shape to tangle with the Pleasant Mills Spartans. —M. H. S._ The Rev. Emmett Anderson, pas- i tor of the Union Chapel E. U. B. church, was the speaker for the j chapel service last Wednesday. One of the main points that Rev. Anderson empasized in his talk was that almost all students will do Anything to get to go to college, but while there, they won’t do anything to obtain a good education. —M. H. S.— Don Freeland, a veteran of six races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, showed a film and gave an amusing talk on “Highway Safety is No Accident." His last illustration concerned a situation which often occurs on highways today, which he demonstrated on a flannel graph. A flannel graph will be presented to the drivers training class through the courtesy of the Decatur Auto Supply. —M. H. S.— Last Friday during the fourth period, all high school and junior high classes field their monthly class meetings. The students exchanged names for the Christmas gift exchange and carried aut necessary class business. —M. H. S — In the senior class meeting, a representative displayed various ty presenative displayed various types of invitations and name cards for the selection and choice of the students. Five members of the class were chosen to make up a committee to seek information for the annual senior trip . They are Joan Fleming, Alice Hockemeyer, Don Fuelling, Larry Hoffman, and Sue Merriman. A treasurer’s report and a report on the progress of the annual were presented to the < class. —M. H. S.In the junior class meeting, reports were given on the Christmas card sales and the candy sale. As the juniors will soon be taking over the concessions, a price was set as a fine for not working when assigned. The class also discussed plans for a Christmas party, —M. H. S.— Sophomores are now in the midst I of selling sweat shirts of all types and styles. These sweaters have a gold Eagle on the front with “Monmouth Eagles” in black letters around the Eagle. This is one of the numerous projects which I the sophomores will be sponsoring I as they earn money for. their senior trip. —M. H. S — After exchanging names for Chri- I stmas, the freshmen spent about I two hours taking the Kuder pre- I ference test. This test shows a I student his vocational aptitudes I help the students choose his school I subjects in die remaining years I of high scty>ol. | Prominent Elkhart j Democrat Is Dead ELKHART, Ind. (UPD—William I P. Krau, 93. a Democrat who! served in many political positions I including mayor of Elkhart ,and I a member of the Indiana Senate, I died Tuesday in a nursing home, I Krau was Elkhart courity treas- | urer from 1908 to 1912, state: sen- | ator from 1912 to 1916, and mayor I frpm 1929 to 1934. H

MONROEVILLE HIGH By Judy Ruble . MHS Cubs met» I their first defeat JhSKEBL in a tough game ® Wednesday night. ■? ‘ '-j Those Hunter-;®? 1 a town Wildcats K y really went wild. Although the i Cubs were ahead V s’, . by ten points in W the third A those cats rallied went on to win the ball game 67-57 Let's hope those Cubs have better luck next time! —M.H.S.— This week the MHS cafeteria cooks, who are Mrs. Ada Bailey and Mrs. Ball, will have a large menu to fulfill. They will probably have the whole MHS down for lynch, as a result of the wonderful menu they’ve been posting around in the halls. Turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce and ice cream is enough to make anyone’s mouth water, don't you agree? It seems as though those Cubs did have batter hick next time. Last Friday the Cubs brought home honors once again when they defeated Union Center, 54-36. The high scoring Cub for this game was Neil Elliot with 16 points. The second team also won its game. 34-14. over Union Center. MHS will play one game this week verses Pleasant Mills. This will be another home game. —M.H.S.— The MHS seniors had a swell turn out at their rocket hop last Friday night after the game. Even the teachers seemed to enjoy themselves. Their total profit for the dance was approximately S2O. This Wednesday night after the game with PM. the seniors have planned a Thanksgiving dance. From then on out they will have them every Friday night after a home game. The Thanksgiving dance will ,£e held in the old gymnasium immediately following the game, for the benefit of the-new teachers. —MHS — Notice! All FHA girls be on the lookout Monday, Dec. 1. The Woodburn FHA girls are out to get you! These girls will be initiated by the Woodburn FHA. The class officers will be officially in office. The FHA club presidents' mother will be club mother, who will also chaperone. Mrs. Charles Rothgeb. mother of Beverly Rothgeb who is. club president, will have the hononof being cltib ifidffier. These flkls are in the process of ordering their club jackets and already have' ordered small mascot cub bears to be sold by FHA members. Fellow students of MHS, here's your chance to get that Cub Bear for the coming County Tournament! -M.H.S.— Don't forget those busy little bees are still selling cakes at all home games. Up to now they have made a total of $32.10. These girls j also have a snowball dance being planned for sometime in the next month. At this dance they will elect 3 Snowball queen and her court. —M.H.S.— MHS juniors are now selling candy for their money making campaign for their future trip to New York and Washington, DC. Let’s all patronize these juniors and help them out. Their candy selection includes mints, peanut crunch, and turtles. Take a tip and start putting it away for Christmas. - M.H.S.— The MHS art department is now preparing for three shows. First, the annual scholastic art show, in: January; second, the Fort Wayne J First Baptist division art school. I

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in connection with John Ross, curator of the Fdrt Wayne Art Mu- | seum, thirdly, the MHS art department has been invited to participate in an art show to be held in Fort Wayne Plymouth Congregational church March 8, 1959. Everyone has noticed the wonderful Creative art class exhibits in the halls and auditorium. —M.H.S.— The junior high has chosen ’SB- - junior high cheerleaders. Jane Shifferly and Anne Tr.entadue have the honors this seaion. To these two seventh grade girls, MHS says good luck and may £6ur team win the trophy. —MHS.— MHS is proud to announce Miss • Jean Warfield, art director, designed and painted two giant scenes for the Fort Wayne ballet, “les Sylphides,” presented last Saturday in the Civic Playhouse, t She also designed many of the costumes for the presentation. As we understand she did a wonderful job and is to be complimented greatly. —M.H.S.— The French club, under the direction of Virgil Graber, is making provisions for a field trip to WANE television-radio staton. It looks as if the French club is in store for great fun. —M.H.S.— The facultysand student body of MHS want to wish everyone a very, very, happy Thanksgiving. PLEASANT MILLS HIGH By Marie Ohler Hurray, t h test is over. ■gKßgiJfcgL What did y o make'.’ If youß didn't make good® this time let's gafl stud y harder f®. next time. - PMHS — There was a regular meeting ; of the PTA Monday at 7:30 at Pleasant Mills school. We hope you were at that meeting. —PM.H.SParents were invited to Pleasant Mills Wednesday to eat Thanksgiving di#iner with the students. The students welcomed the parents to come and eat dinner with them. The menu included roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, bread and butter, milk and coffee. - P.M.H.S.— The seniors had a wonderful time last Wednesday at the home of Marie Ohler. There were four kids who missed the party. Betty Myers, Steve Irwin, Roger Snyder. Ed Luginbill, and we are sorry that our sponsor. Mrs. Luyben and cb- ■ sponsor Mr. Vizard couldn't be at the party. After the seniors played some games, it was time to cat. They had pizza, hot dogs, pop and potato chips. They all had a wonderful time! —P.M.H.S.— Photographers will come back to Pleasant Mills school some time m December and will take the rest of the pictures for the year book. -P.M.H.S.— “Nice game boys.” The Pleasant Mills Spartans played Adams Central last Friday and were defeated. The Spartans will play Monroeville tonight at Monroeville and Friday, the Spartans will play Convoy, 0., at Pleasant Mills school. “Come on boys let’s win these games.” —P.M.H.S.— Give to the Red Cross. If you didn't give some to the Red Cross, 'do so some time this week. Your ! president will have a box so you I can put in your money. Give now! —P.M.H.S.— I Last week, Mrs. Aldeme Bebout