Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 29 January 1959 — Page 9

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1959

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO., Dfc Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Port Office aa Second data Matter Dick D. Heller, JrPresident John G. HellerVice-President Chas. Holthouse Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Kates: By Mail in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, <00; Six months, 94.25; 3 months, 32.25. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, 39.00; months, 34.75; 3 months, 32.50. Py Carrier, 30 cents per week. Single copies, 3 cento. | •»— - - • I’:' ’ • : The Teen Council < . • • c - ■ .iSeveral parents have already volunteered to help out at the youth center whenever the teen council, administrators of the Decatur Youth Center, request it. 4 But the response so far has been somewhat disappointing, considering the number of parents who have expressed verbal interest in juvenile matters the past few weeks. The teen council will meet this weekend, and the problem of expanding the center interests will probably be discussed then. , The teen council includes representatives from each class at Decatur and Decatur Catholic high school. Bill Bond, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Harold J. Bond, is president of the council. •' • • Traffic Survey At the request of Decatur city officials, a survey of the main traffic problems of downtown Decatur is being made. If this survey is intelligently used, plans which will ease the city’s parking and driving problem through the main street area can be made. When the plan is eventually published, careful consideration should be given to every suggestion, and everyone who has ideas on it should express them, so that the very best thing for the city of Decatur can be done. t ♦ ♦ ♦ Our Laws A number of people who will be complaining about this or that during the next few years are now blissfully unaware that the state legislature is considering a number of measures that vitally effect them. Bills have been introduced to exempt household goods from the personal property tax, to increase salaries of city officials, to exempt sale of real estate from gross income tax, to license persons who clean septic tanks, and to licence automobile salesmen and auto dealers. > ' , Persons who want to ready show their interest in their own affairs should read the stories on these bills, and write their comments on them to their state representative state senator. Only then can Democracy really function.

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The School Reporter

WREN HIGH By Jo Ann Liqhtenrteiger

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The seniors. are hard at| work on thelrj annual. It is I progressing rap-? idly, with Bob ? Brittsan as edi-j tor and Mr’.! as sponsoor. - W.H.S. — | As were many*

students, the students of Wren school had an Impromptu vacation last week. Due to weather conditions school was dismissed early Tuesday and did not resume until the following Monday. What a break for those who hadn’t studied for exams! - W. H. S. — The sophomores are planning a Valentine dance. Fun is in store for those who attend. — W. H. S. — Wren’s cheerleaders, Charlotte Gehres, Linda Royer, Janice Heller, and Nancy Kreischer, recently purchased new cheerleading outfits. Now they look better than ever! . The farmer’s institute, an annual social and educational* “get together” of the people in Wren community, is to be held February 3 and '4. The senior class will be in charge of all the refreshments. — W. H. S. — The Van Wert county band festival which was to be held Monday the 19th was postponed because of leather conditions until January 28. ADAMS CENTRAL HIGH By Shirley Osterman

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Cent r a 1 i t e si “slipped” back! into their regu-| lar school rou-S tine Monday as-5 ter an unexpected 3-day vacation last week. Icy roads were

the*nain reason for the closing of most of the schools in the area. This loss of school time has caused a few changes in Central’s schedule. —A.C.H.S.— To begin with, the Greyhounds’ game with the Hartford Gorillas was postponed last Friday evening and rescheduled for tonaght. This will be Central’s first home game in this new year and we’re hoping to gain a victory and the “bell” from the county champs. Let’s really go, Greyhounds! We’re all behind you! —A.C.H.S.— Dsa Gerig, Central’s band instructor, has been working hard this week with the senior band preparing them for tonight’s half-time basketball entertainment. “Droodles” will be the theme of the 56’s performance. Phamphlets explaining the idea of each of the five droodles will be distributed at the Hartford-AC game tonight, so no one will be left in the dark as to what the formations are. No doubt about it, ACHS’s marching group will provide an interesting program. • —A.C.H.S.— Well, the 1958-59 school year is half over at Central as of last week. Yes, with the completion of semester exams and the changing of subjects, for some classes, the last lap in the present school year begins. The approximate four months left will probabley pass as quickly as the first few months! —A.C.H.S.— Union Center’s Badgers werp Central's first foe of this week’s busy 3-game schedule. The Greyhounds traveled to the Ossian gym Tuesday night to meet the Wells county quintet. Scoring in that game was Adams Central, 58, Union Center, 65. —A.C.H.S.—• More annual pictures have been taken around Central this week in order to meet the Cen-Trials’ deadline. First and second team basketball players were “shot” as well as the second team and junior high cheerleaders! —A.C.H.S.— Adams Central, will journey to Pennville Friday? Evening in the final three-game‘ fceries of this week. Pennville’s team was a run-ner-up to the finals of their county tourney, too, so they won’t be a pushover. Good luck, boys!! A CHS “What, me type that fast? Impossible!” But according to Cortez Peters, world famous typing champion, everyone should be able to go “his speed” of 141 net words per minute with just a little practice—like maybe eight hours a day for mqnths. Mr. Peters’ demonstration in the school gym on an electric and a manual typewriter was viewed by the typing classes of AC last week as well as those of Ossian, Hartford, Decatur, Berne, and Pleasant Mills. —A.C.H.S.— Twelve top members of Adams Central’s band will join with top musicians from Geneva, Hartford, Monmouth, and Pleasant Mills to form the Adams cd un t y high school honor band. The group’s first rehearsal was to be one week ago; but it was canceled because of the weather. The new time set is Februarys at Geneva. Those included from Central’s band are: Twila Arnold, Rosalyn Mishler, Jerry Frantz, Karen Brandt, Loren Habegger, Delora Mishler, Onalee Barkley, and Evan Yoder. —A.C.H.S.— Vitality garden seeds are still being sold by Central’s FFA chap-

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* ■ ' 1 ter. Martin Watson, vocational agriculture instructor, estimated the chapter’s earnings so far as 3250. For anyone still interested in purchasing these self-packed seeds i from the chapter, the offer will be ■ open until the middle of February. —A.C.H.S.— Also, on the agenda for Adams : Central’s FFA chapter is the disi trict 6 contest at North Webster on I February 4. The chapter has entered eight c o n t e s ts with seven other counties. These contests include: chapter meeting, state chapter, scrap book, essay, news letter, treasurer's book, secret tary’s book, and pest. Some of the winners of these contests will be eligible to go on to the sectional and state contests at later dates. DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Theresa Laurent

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That is a VICTORY! When the Decatur Catholic ball club defeated the Clear Creek Bulldogs 1 a s t i Friday night, they broke' a six-game losing streak. Byl downing «the'

Bulldogs by a 61-52 score the Commodores embraced their third victory of the season. Don Baker, high-point man in Adams county, retaining his position with a 35pojnt mark in Friday’s game. Baker now has a 23.5 point average per game. * -D.C.H.S.— ‘ Friday, Commodore~“crew” motors to Marion to tangle with the Marion Bennett five. Good luck, boys! How about a repeat performance! —D.C.H.S.— As in previous years, the seniors of Decatur Catholic will sponsor a homecoming dance. The date selected for the event is Friday, February 6, following the Commo-dore-Pleasant Mills game of that evening. A queen for the evening will be selected from the senior class by the high school student body. Secrecy will prevail until the name of the girl voted to be queen is announced at the ball game. Invitations to attend the dance are extended to the Decatur Catholic high alumni as well as to members of the student body .and the faculty. Providing the music for the evening will be the Latin American Combo. Cover charge will be 40 cents per person. Won’t you plan to be present? - —d.c.h.s,— . Students of Decatur Catholic await anxiously for further information concerning their beloved pastor's condition. Since Saturday when he suffered a stroke, the Very Rev. Mgr. J. J. Seimetz has remained in critical condition. God speed your recovery, Monsignor! Your children are pulling for you. —D.C.H.S.— NOTICE: Playing time for Friday's game will be 7:30 o’clock fast time. Since the fan bus will not be running to Marion, students would appreciate a lift. If you would transport the students, contact Fr. Jaeger. DECATUR HIGH By Kathy Schultz

Victory! T h el Yellow Jackets I broke a losing I streak by de* 1 feating the Ken-1 dallville Comets ! 66-64 last Friday ’ night . The game was close « throughout with I Larry Daniels] scoring the win-1

ning basket in the last seven seconds. - £>. H. S. — The cheering bloc deserves great credit for the good job they did Friday night. They supported the team during the entire game. Keep up the good work- — D. H. S. — Monday and Tuesday afternoon the activity period was used for the Legion oratorical contest. Larry Ritter, Judy Rhodes, and Kathy Schultz competed Monday. John Paul McAbren, Bill Bond, and Peter Freiderici competed Tuesday. Teachers of D.H.S. served as judges. The contestants were judged on poise and personality, accuracy and effectiveness, and oratory. Miss Judy Rhodes was selected to represent Decatur in the future contests. Bill Bond is alternate. Good luck, Judy! * — D. H. S. — The choir sponsored the dance Friday after the Decatur-Kendall-ville game. It was named the "Congo Rock” and was decorated by the juniors. Hie dance was a success and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks juniors! - D. H. S. — The high school choir presented a musical program for Lions club Monday evening. Some of the selections were: "South Pacific,” •TH Walk With God,” “Winter Wonderland,” "Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and many more. Featured as soloists were Karen Robinson, Ron Feller, and Jack Daily. Kay Wynn and Elenor Miller accompanied the choir, directed by Miss Helen Haubold. - D. H. S. — Another N.E.I.C. game will be played Friday night as the Yellow Jackets host the Angola Hornets. Our record now is three wins and two losses. Let’s make that record four and two by defeating Angola! • ,

Saturday night the Jackets travel to Ft. Wayne to play Central Tigers. This is one of the closer away games. Let’rf have a big - turnout Saturday night and support our team on to another victory. , - D. H. S. - Saturday, January 24, the second team competed in a tourney at North Side in Ft. Wayne. The reserves were defeated in their first game by North Side and by Huntington in the consolation game. — D. H. S. rThe sophomore class will sponsor a dahce after the Decatur-Angola, game Friday night. This dance will be held at the Community Center and everyone is invited. — D. H. S. — Juniors, don't forget those outlines and rough copies for your research papers. The research notes were due last Friday, so don't slow down in your work. The sooner you complete everything the sooner it will be over with. Just, ask the seniors! MONMOUTH HIGH By John Fuhrman

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“Water—water g everywhere and I not a drop to I drink!” These I swords may well! have been spok-1 en last week! since most of I the water was J frozen. Wednes-| day, Thursday,! and Friday were vacation

days from school because of the slippery, almost impassable roads. All students reported for school Monday, though, and seemed to be in good spirits for the new semester. —M.H. S. — . w One casualty resulted from the ice. Mrs. Yager, our commercial teacher, returned to the school Friday to get some papers to grade and fell on the ice, injuring her arm. Fortunately, however, the arm was not broken, and she was able to be in school Monday. — M. H. S. — Excuse us, please! The names of three students selected for the Adams county select band who were unintentionally omitted from last week's column are David Caston, Connie Bergman, and Barbara Roe. — M. H. S. — * Friday, the mighty Eagles travel to Wells county to meet the Lancaster Central Bobcats. Here’s to good sportsmanship and may the best team win! Come tn, Ragles, beat those Bobcats! — M. H. S. — A date for our band and chorus concert has finally been set by those involved. The concert will be Tuesday, February 3, at 8 p.m. at the school auditorium. Keep that date open, for the concert Is surely going to be a good ope. — M. H. S. — Have you changed periods, classes, or just been generally confused? If you haven’t, you are in the minority at Monmouth high this week. Since it is the start of a new'semester, many classes which meet only two or three days a week are reversing the order. Ma,ny of the students, also, have been changing from one class to another. — M. H. S. — What did you get in this or that? Questions to this effect have been heard "frequently in the halls of M.H.S. lately since report cards came out Wednesday afternoon. Many were pleased and a few felt otherwise. — M. H. S. — . Music, music, music! There has lots of work in ti«s .piusic department during the Pa?t week in preparation for the vocal solo and ensemble contests next Saturday at Fort Wayne. Besides vocal solos, solos on stringed instruments and pianos will be featured. Best of luck, kids, and do your best. MONROEVILLE HIGH By Judy Ruble

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County tourney is now past, even though the Cubs Weren’t the champs M H S still had a day off which was (Monday, January 19. Due to weather conditions, there were supposedly morel than seven hun-l

dred schools out the same day, according to Jay Gould on WOWO. Many who weren’t fortunate enough to hear the report on the radio, were ready and waiting Monday morning for the busses to pick them up, even one bus had part ot its children picked up before one mother stopped him and told him the news, so away went the bus back tracking and delivering the children back to their homes. Gee; this must have been quite a mix up. The mothers must have really been confused. Tuesday, January 20, was another day of school, just to be followed by three just like that of Monday. Os course, everyone enjoyed this vacation even more than their Christmas vacation, because it was unexpected and indefinite how long it would last. — M. H. S.— The 4-H Monroe Merrymakers held a meeting immediately following school Wednesday in the MHS cafeteria. The purpose was for registration and election of the 59' officers. ' —M.H. S. — > - - The basketball game which was canceled last Friday due to weather conditions, was held Wednesday evening with the Lafayette Cent tral Pirates. Friday the Cubs will then meet their tournament draw once more when they play another home game with the Arcola Aces.

There will be a senior record I hop following the game Friday • with the Arcola Aces. This hop ! will be held in the old gym. Re- ■ guiar admission prices will be char- . ge3. Those who are on the de* corating committee for the dance I are Marilyn and Carolyn Sorg and t Jean Ann Johnston. The MHS seniors are busy plant ning and practicing for their play - which will be held in February. The dramatic play is entitled “Our Town.” Miss Jean Warfield, art • instructor, will be the director and k manager. We all are looking for- • ward to seeing this dramatic pro- ’ duction. Good luck to you Miss Warfield and to the cast of "Our Town.” — M. H. S. - The report cards were delayed i a few days due to not having school ; last week. The students received ■ them Monday, good or bad, and : marked the end of the first semester. We are starting this second semester full fledge ahead, especially the seniors. * PLEASANT MILLS HIGH By Marie Ohler

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We w e r ea wrong about our I ’ next vacation! which w M thought would! . be in Apri t.l Since the icy I I weather condi-1 I tions, school’ I was cancelled | ‘ for three days; ! last week. We-

all agree this was a very wise de--1 cision as the old saying goes “safet ty first." What an inportant part • the radio played in our lives giving us the no school announcements. Monday the students were all ’ ready to go back to good old Plea--1 sant Mills. —P.M.H.S.1 Some of us still have difficulty ■ going back and forth to school on ! account of high water east of the ’ covered bridge. One of the school busses goes through Decatur and the other goes through Willshire ! to get to Pleasant Mills. ’ —P.M.H.S.- ‘~- ' Last week we saw two new faces Kathy Schultz of Decatur and John ’ Furman of Monmouth. They replace Cheryl Ashbaucher and Sue Merriman and will continue with the news thoughout the rest of the year. Many of the students enjoy- ’ ed reading your news column very much, Cheryl and Sue. Both of you ’ did a great job. —P.M.H.S.— , The seniors are now realizing ' that the time has come to order their announcements and they also ’ will order their name cards. In ' their class meeting they decided . for their motto, ‘ ‘Upwardand Onward.” The seniors should bring the money for there caps and gowns. —P.M.H.S.— This week the Pleasant Mills - Spartans will have two games to . play, one will be wi t h Willshire ■ and the other with Bryant. These ’ games will be held at Pleasant ■ Mills sdhaol. The Willshire game ‘ will be Friday night and Bryant , —4 ..-4 ‘ 1-

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