Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 67, Decatur, Adams County, 20 March 1959 — Page 3

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1959

Ferrante And Teicher Enthrall Listeners

By Marlene Morin Two pianos under the hands of the noted piano dua, Ferrante and Teicher, provided top-notch entertainment for members of the Adams county civic music association at the Decatur Youth dnd Community Center Thursday evening. Arthur Ferrante and Louis Teicher presented a most enjoyable concert in a well-balanced program featuring music to please every taste—the light, the classic •nd the unusual. These two personable young artists have earned an enviable reputation because of their absolute ‘oneness’ at their pianos. Indeed, one wonders of they are as identical in personality as they are at the piano. Last night’s well-varied pro; gram displayed conclusively their matchless ability to think as one in the musical interpretation of any musical mood or idiom. The program notes indicate that these pianists have been playing together since they were six years of age and they have developed a pianistic rapport that is truly remarkable. Opening their program with an arrangement of the aria Sheep ■ May Safely Graze” from Bach Cantata 208. gave them a rather simple composition to display their perfection of blend and balance. A Chopin rondo which followed was done with all of the grace and technical skill demanded by a Chopin composition. Most delightful was their handling of the beloved “Mother Goose Suite” by Maurice Ravel. The first half of the concert was concluded with the beautiful “Variations on a Theme of Hadyn” by Johannes Brahms. Brahms used • this to display his technical skill and improvisatory prowess. Ferrante and Teicher use it to display their ability to shift from mood to mood with no loss of precision in their combined attack. Following intermission was an “ad lib” gj»up which was of special enjoyment to many members of the audience. Sparkling Ferrante and ’Eeicher arrangements of “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue”, by Richard Rodgers and a medley from “My Fair Lady” wire amusingly introduced and thoroughly appreciated. i Closing' the program was a group of “prepared piano" arrangements which brought to the forefront another Ferrnate and Teicher claim to fame. Using various mutes and strumming or banging strings, the two pianists are able to produce most unusual sounds from the piano. In such selections as their own “Latin American Samba,” and “African Echoes" they showed that the ‘prepared piano' is not just a ‘gimmick’ but can be very musical. Ferrante and Teicher refer to this as the ‘well-tamper-ed clavichord.” Called back for an encore, they assured the happy audience that they were going to play some more anyway and then treated their listeners to three encores as varied as the regular program. These included "The HurdyGurdy Waltz” which is one of

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their own prepared piano compositions, American Fantasie,” variations on a theme “When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and finally an inspiring arrangement of the Bach “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.”' A word must be said about the pianists' fine talent in arranging compositions for their own medium. Many fine compositions were written for two pianos but Ferrante and Teicher are by no means limited to this repertoire. They have very successfully translated compositions of all instrumentations to the two-piano ensemble, Ferrante and Teicher were heard in Decatur during the initial season of the local music association. Last night they showed decisively why local music lovers brought them back. A sidelight of the concert last night was the reelection of Dr. Freeman Burkhalter as president of the association. Other officers were also unanimously re-elected. The concert season will end Sunday. May 3, at 2 p. m. with the delayed concert by pianistsatirist Stan Freeman. It was announced that persons who purchase new memberships for next season will be invited to attend the final concert. Distribute State Funds To All Banks INDIANAPOLIS (UPD—lndiana State Treasurer Jack Haymaker today announced in a news conference that he will distribute state funds among all 460 banks in the state "on a percentage basis regardless of political affiliation." Haymaker, a Democrat who recently succeeded Adolph Fossler, a Republican, said that he has about 10 million dollars to pass around, of which he will place 60 million in time deposits drawing one per cent interest. Previously, 55 million of the state's dormant general fund was drawing interest. The remainder, , which is subject to quick withdrawal, does not draw interest. “In the past, the banking of state funds has often been a tool of great patronage and has been subject to criticism because of the cloak of secrecy maintained by the state treasurer," Haymaker said. He said that any of the state’s 460 banks which ask for their “fair share” of state deposits will get it. He said he is using a formula based on deposits and that the difference in the size of deposits under his plan could range from $25,000 for a “crossroads bank” to $lO millions for the biggest bank. TBnHJhg) At the Adams county memorial hospital: Robert F. and Betty Cobb Myers of Craigville, are the parents of a six pound, 14 ounce girl born at 6:31 p. m. Thursday.

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SIXTEEN WOMEN ATTEND CLUB MEETING Mrs. Weldon Soldner was hostess to members of the Ladies Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon. The vice president, Mrs. Charles Teeple, presided during the meeting which was opened with the repeating of the club collect. Sixteen members responded to roll call, after which a short business meeting was held. Mrs. D. B. Erwin had charge of the lesson for the day and used as her subject, Leonard Bernstein. He is the son of a Russian emigrant and was born in Lawrence, Mass., August 25, 1918. His musical talent was first evident when an aunt presented the family with a piano. After persuading his father to allow him to take lessons, Bernstein was admitted to Harvard University. Bernstein is now conductor of the New York Philharmonic and in charge of young peoples concerts on Saturday afternoons. During the social hour, the hostess, assisted by her three daughters, served refreshments to the group. FILM STRIP IS SHOWN TO EMMAUS GUILD During a recent meeting of the Zion Lutheran Emmaus Guild, a film strip entitled, “The Blind See.” was shown. It told of the Lutheran church-Missouri synod’s work among the blind and the use of braille books. A film entitled, "Hunting With A Camera,” was also shown. Seventeen members and three guests, Mrs. Walter Bauer, Mrs. Don Reinking, and rMs. Richard Ludwig were present. A business meeting was held, at which time donations were made for the parish library and for the Lutheran library so rthe blind. A nominating committee was appointed to present a slate of names at the next meeting. Games were played and prizes won by Mrs. Walter Bauer and Mrs. Wilmer Bultemeier. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Arnold Ostemeyer, Mrs. Albert Selking and Mrs. Paul Wolf. GARDEN CLUB MEETS AT O. L. VANCE HOME The verse of the month and club collect were repeated by 17 members of the Decatur Garden club to open the meeting held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance. As this was the last meeting of the club year, reports were heard from the different comnfittee heads. Mrs. William Kohls, leader for the evening, presented a lesson on memorial gardens and garden center# of the world. She brought out the point that Decatur has established a garden center in memory of the late Dr. N. A. Bixler. Mrs. Vance, Mrs. Kohls, and Mrs. Gail Baughman served refreshments, while Mrs. Fred McConnel was awarded the attendance prize. Mrs. M. A. Frisinger will be hos- ■ tess for the April meeting with Mrs. Henry Heller as leader. Women of the Moose will meet Thursday evening at the Moose home for a regular lodge meeting ard birthday anniversary party for those having birthdays in March. Mrs. Ora MacAlhany will be hostess. Officers will meet at 7:30 while the lodge meeting will be at 8 o’clock. Rebekah lodge number 86 members will meet Tuesday at 7:30 o’clock at the Odd Fellows hall. Members are asked to take notice that the members from the Sylvia Rebekah lodge of Geneva will be present to present the white Bible. Members of the Music department of Woman’s club will meet at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church Monday at 7:30 o’clock for a rehearsal.

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C.L. OF C. HALL IS RECENT MEETING SCENE At the meeting of the Decatur Home Demonstration club membets who met Wednesday at the C.L. of C. hall, the club collect was repeated in unison to open the meeting. The president led the group in giving the pledge of allegiance'. , Mrs. Henry Adler, song leader, gave the history of “Flow Gently Sweet Afton,” the song of the month, then led in singing it. The leader, Mrs. Ralph E. Roop, and her assistant, Mrs. O. K. Baker, gave a demonstration in preparing two one-dish meals, which were later served to the club. A lesson on electric shocks around the home was given by Miss Ivy Gilpen, health and safety leader. Thirty one members answered roll call. President, Mrs. Joe Hunter, presided over the business meeting at which time the club voted to donate $3 toward the purchase of an electric roaster to be used during the 4-H fair at Monroe. The hostesses, Mrs. Floyd Arnold, Mrs. Frank Clingenpeel, Mrs. Charles Lobsiger. and Mrs. Harlan Burgett, served refreshments during the social hour. GENERAL MEETING IS HELD WEDNESDAY A general meeting of the Bethany Women’s Society of World Service was held Thursday at 2 o’clock at the chruch. Mrs. Keltner Stone welcomed the members after which Mrs. Carl Sheets of unit four, gave the devotions using scripture from John four and an article entitled. “True Worship.” After she had offered a prayer the group sang. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Mrs. Audrey Miller, district leader, was introduced. She announced an officers’ training meeting to be held April 14 at the Old Salem church. Annual reports were given by Mrs. Earl Fuhrman, Mrs. Gerald Cole, Mrs. B. G. Thomas, and Mrs. Clarence E. Smith. The Rev. B. G. Thomas conducted an installation service-for the newly elected officers who are: president, Mrs. Keltner Stone: first vice president, Mrs. Maritt Alger; second vice president, Mrs. Howard Eley; secretary, Mrs. Earl Fuhrman; treasurer, Mrs. Clarence E. Smith; secetary of spiritual life, Mrs. George Ham ma; secretary of Christian social relations, Mrs. Vernon Custer; secretary of missionary education. Mrs. Gerald Cole; secretary of missionary education for youth, Mrs. Charles Sheets; secretary of missionary education for children, Mrs. Paul Bevelhimer. During the social hour, refreshments were served from a beautifully appointed table by members of unit three, with Mrs. Edna Hammond as chairman. —- ——- The Eagles Auxiliary memorial will be held Tuesday at 8 o’clock at the Eagles hall. The Ladybugs will hold a hunt Monday at 8 o’clock at the V.F.W. hall. Monday at 7:30 o'clock, members of the Pythian Sisters will meet at the Moose home. Needle club will follow the meeting. The K. of C. auxiliary will meet following church Tuesday at the K. of C. hall. Luther Yager will be the guest speaker at the Monday evening meeting of members of the Pleasant Mills P. T. A. Starting at 7:30 o’clock in the school, the meeting will also feature a program by third and fourth grade class mem : bers. The Ruth and Naomi Circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Wednesday at 2 o’clock at the church.

Calendar items tor today’s pubcation must be phoned tn by 11 •JBL (Saturday 9:30) Phone 3-2121 Marilou Roop FRIDAY i Kum Dubble class, Trinity E.U,B. church, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Limberlost Archery and Conservation club student tournament, indoor range, 9 a.m. SUNDAY St. Mary’s and Blue Creek Conservation club merchandise trap shoot, club grounds, 1 p.m. MONDAY . Music department, Zion E. and R. church, 7:30 p.m. Ladybugs, V.F.W. hall, 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters, Moose home, 7:30 p.m., Needle club to follow. Pleasant Mills P. T. A., school. 7:30 p.m. Evening Circle of Methodist church, 'Mrs. J. F. Azbell, 8 p.m. Pythian Sunshine Girls, Moose Home, 5:45 p.m. TUESDAY Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows hall, 7:30 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary, Eagles hall, 8 p.m. K. of C. auxiliary, K. of C. hall, following church. Decatur W.C.T.U., Mrs. Delton Passwater, 1:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY ' Ruth and Naomi Circle, Zion E. and R. church, 2 p.m. I Live and Learn Home Demon- • stration club, Mrs. Marion Stults, 1:30 p.m. ! Presbyterian Women’s Association, church, 8 p.m. Zion E. and R, Friendship Circle, Mrs. Carl Stuckey, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Women of the Moose, Moose home, officers, 7:30, lodge, 8 p.m. Colder Weather Is Forecast In State United Press International Hoosierland’s flirtation wit h • spring, which sent temperatures ■ to balmy levels beneath sunny skies, was due to end tonight a| few hours before winter officially departs. ' Spring succeeds winter at 2:55 a.m. c.s.t. Saturday. Temperatures climbed to the 60s throughout Indiana Thursday Even South Bend got a warm 63, and the mercury climbed as high as 68 at Evansville. Overnight lows in the 40s were general. a But colder weather is due tonight, and spring may be greeted with a mixture of snow and rain. It was raining in the extreme south portion this morning. Forecasters expected showers and scattered thunderstorms today and tonight, changing to snow in the northern two-thirds of the state during the night. Highs today will range from the upper 50s to the 60s, lows tonight from 35 to the 40s, and highs Saturday from the low 40s to the low 50s. The outlook for Sunday was “mostly fair with below normal temperatures.” For the five-day period ending next Wednesday, the weatherman saw temper aturesa ver aging 4 to 5 degrees above normal, with a warmer trend developing Monday and Tuesday and colder again Wednesday. The outlook also indicated considerable precipitation, totaling an i inch or more in rain south and cen-| tral and rain or snow extreme north Friday night and early Saturday and again Tuesday or Wednesday.

,Aig|HMiUU4 St. Mary’s Sodbusters St. Mary’s Sodbusters met for their second- 4-H meeting of the year at the Pleasant Mills school March 16, electing officers. I Dehn King was elected president and Larry Jackson, vice president. Other officers are: Patty Johnson, secretary; Nancy Bailey, treasurer; Jerry Winans, song leader; Linda Riley, news reporter; Sandy ; Brunner, health and safety; and Barbara Jackson, David Rash, and Paul Rich, recreation leaders. Pledges were led by Larry Jack-' son and Dave Rash. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Hone And Pony The Horse and Pony 4-H club met at the Adams Central school March 11. Tom Peck, vice president, presided at the meeting in the president's absence. New members were also enrolled. Members who miss three consecutive meetings, will be dropped from the club. The club will also divide into two divisions, one for the beginning horsemen, and second for the colts at halter ahd advanced horsemen. Refreshments were served after the meeting.

Religious Leaders . Back Berlin Stand By LOUIS CASSELS . United Press International President Eisenhower is getting strong support from American church leaders for his, handling of the Berlin crisis. Their approval of the administration’s course to date contrasts sharply with their attitude toward the Quemoy crisis a few months ago. Many Protestant churchmen felt then—and privately warned the White House and State Department—that thb United States was unjustified in risking a major nuclear war over the Chinese offshore island. Religious leaders cyiew the 'Berlin situation in a different light for two reasons: 1. They are convinced the United States has not only a ‘ political commitment, but a clear moral duty, to uphold the freedom of the 2,200,000 people who live in West Berlin. Aware Os Dangers 2. They believe the administration is fully aware of the grave dangers implicit in the Berlin dilemma, <-and that it is sincerely that will lead to a peaceful and honorable settlement. seeking a basis for negotiation There is a subtle but distinct difference in the weight attached to these two points by various church leaders. Statements by Catholic spokesmen tend to emphasize the necessity of a firm stand in defense of West Berlin's freedom. Diocesan newspaper, for example, gave prominent display to a recent I declaration by Harry W. Flan--1 nery, president of the Catholic I Assn, for international peace, i that “the Allies must remain in West Berlin and take all meas|ures necessary to maintain free ' access to the city.” Stress Urgency Protestant and orthodox leaders who speak through the National Council of Churches agree the United States must not abani don its responsibilities in Berlin |or seek peace through appeasement. But in public statements and in private representations to government leaders, they have stressed the urgency of finding a “constructive” solution rather than letting the situation drift into global nuclear war. , The Rev. Dr. Edwin T. Dahl--1 berg, president of the National Council of Churches, sent a telegram to President Eisenhower saying that national council leaders "strongly support” the President’s public assurances that the United States will “make a constructive answer" to the Soviet demands. Dahlberg’s telegram, sent after consultations among leaders of 33 member denominations and made public by the council, praised the President for “saying that the United States, while not abandoning out Berlin responsibilities, will explore different propositions for a peace treaty" and will “persist in a readiness to negotiate.” Summarizes Attitudes One highly-placed churchman, who is in a position to be thoroughly fam 11 iar with- the thinking of Protestant and Orthodox leaders of many denominations, summarized -their attitude , ■ -

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as follows: “We cannot sell out the people of West Berlin. That would be immoral and it would not bu y peace, since it would merely set the stage for successive Communist demands. “On the other hand, we canrtot simply plant our feet, say no, and point ominously to our stockpile of H-bombs. A global nuclear war would be such a total catastrophe for the human race-that we must search, with all the vigor and imagination at our command, for an honorable way to avoid it. - ' “This means we must be ready —as the President says we are — to negotiate, to seek in good faith a solution that will not involve abandonment of our responsibilities in Berlin. We should not sit back anti wait, for somebody else to come up with propositions, but should take the initiative in trying to devise an acceptable set-

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tlement. “The most dangerous thing that can happen in this situation is for both sides to harden their positions, to slip into the fatal game of trading warnings and then ultimatums. The President has clearly recognized this fact in his public statements on Berlin, and we have let him know we are backing him up strongly.” Logansport Woman Mayor Candidate LOGANSPORT, Ind. (UPD— Mrs. Marjorie Wrayf Logansport businesswoman, has filed for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Logansport. TOPS CLUB—Colored Easter Egg Sale, 3-4635 CALL 3-2913. Dozen 60c. 67 t 3