Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 152, Decatur, Adams County, 29 June 1959 — Page 2

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Three Return From Hoosier Girls State Three local Girls’ State delegates returned to Adams county late last night, as Hoosier Girls State closed Sunday afternoon orr the campus of Indiana University. Miss Rosalind Flora, Decatur, and Miss Madeline Hedington, Monroe, returned to Fort Wayne by chartered bus, while Miss Nancy Rice, Decatur, returned with her parents from the campus after the special Girls’ State review, which ended at I. U. about 4 p. m. Sunday. Hie girls had been having "a wonderful time,” on the campus.

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Mrs. Herman Dierkes reported today, from the messages she had been receiving from the three local delegates during their stay. There were many things'to kesb them busy during their week s stay on campus, and one activity Wiey mentioned was a convocation on Poland. Mrs. Dierkes is the GirlsL State chairman for Adams Pp&tl 43, the American Legion. ''Three Decatur ladies were also at Girls State as counselors. They were: Mrs. R. C. Hersh, Mrs. Melvin Luhman, and Mrs. T. C. Smith. Over 2,500 Dally Democrats are sold and delivered in Decatur each day. & .

Long To Exact Revenge For Hospital Stay WINNFIELD, La. (UPD-Gov. Earl K. Long today ends a week end at the “little pea patsi” to head back to the motel from which he is running the state of Louisiana and exacting revenge for his time in a mental hpspital. Long, who announced Sunday he would divorce his wife of 27 years, spent a quiet, rural week end after making the 200-mile drive here from the Covington, La., motel he has turned into the State capitol. He took over the biggest part of the motel last Friday for a temporary state capitol after using his execuive powers to get out of a nearby mental hospital, the third he has been in since May 30. Submits to Doctors’ Care Long, 63, voluntarily submitted to the care of a team of psychiatrists after he regained his freedom and promised them to stay in the motel at leas until Friday. It was not certain what time he will leave today on the 200mile trip. He arrived late Saturday night at his tin-roofed, frame farm home in Winnfield. He calls it his ‘'‘little pea patch.” Long announced his intentions to get a divorce to reporters on his back porch Sunday while his psychiatrist, Dr. Paul Pratt, tried to calm him down. jtoM>he raised msre hell than the who fired the shot heard round the world,” Long said of his wife. “I’ve put up with her as long as I can and I’m going to get a divorce now. I’d have gotten a divorce long ago if I hadn’t been in politics.” . Sued for Separation Long already has sued for legal sep arat ian from his wife, He blames her for committing him and says she-is "the

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Exchange Students To Visit Bluffton Next Sunday and Monday, 70 American Field Service exchange students will visit Bluffton. Last year, a similar group of students visited Decatur, as part of a three-week bus trip in the United States which will end at Washington,. D.C. These exchange students have spent f .the past year in the United States under the same plan as the one through which Peter Friederici came to Decatur from Germany for the past year. These students are part of 1,170 students who came this year from Europe, Central and South America, and the near and far east through the aid of the American Field Service. Thirty-four buses are making the tours this year for the students, and the tours will end July 15 at Washington, D.C., where they will be received by Congressional and other national leaders. They will also attend luncheons at their embassies, and will then go to New York City for four days before returning to thei? home countries. ~ _ i ■ most jealous woman God ever created.” Mrs. Long left the state Tuesday, but was reported Sunday to have returned to her home in Baton Rouge. She could not, however., be .located. Long, sitting in his pajama tops with a sheet thrown over his legs, brought reporters at his , farm home up to date on the other recent developments and decisions. ‘"They included: —“I am the best damned governor the state ever had.” —“lf ever I was sane, I’m sane now. Mentally I’m at my best but physically I’m at my worst.” —He intends to run again and greets to get 60 per cent of the "most probably” will call aTpecial session of the Legislature. —He is going to sack Theo Cangelosi, his personal attorney and head of the state university board of supervisors for representing him and/ his wife at the same time. »

Democrats At Report By Nixon Group WASHINGTON* (UPI). — Democrats charged today that the threat of new price hikes is caused by President Eisenhower’s policies rather than any strong congressional pressure for “irresponsible spending" cited by a cabinet report. House Democratic Leader John W. McCormack (Mass.) generally summed up his party’s reaction to the report by accusing Eisenhower of trying to blame the Demo-cratic-controlled Congress for the fruits of his own actions. “The Congress always has appropriated less money than Mr. Eisenhower wanted" McCormack said. "So if there is any excessive spending, the President is responsible.” He promised Congress would cut the President’s budget again this year. The report, prepared by a special committee headed by Vice President Richard M, Nixon, urged. Congress to thwart a “serious risk” of further price increases by enacting Eisenhower’s anti-inflation program. It said the country is at a “critical juncture” because of inflationary pressures and congressional sentiment for reckless spending. Tax Relief Hinted The report also hinted that some form of tax relief “can perhaps be realized soon.” It did not spell out the kind of “needed tax reforms,” saying merely that "studies are now underway with a view to proposing changes in our tax laws at the appropriate time.” Sen. Paul H. Douglas (D-Ill.), chairman of the Congressional Economic Committee which is making its own study of inflation and pther economic problems, denounced the Nixon group’s report as "a thoroughly milk toast affair.” He said it ignored the administration’s opposition to “sound pro•posals" Jor plugging tax loopholes which would have enabled the government “to reduce taxes in other, directions. tP make needed welfare ijand defense expenditures and to reduce the public debt.” ' Warns Os Spending The report said that for Congress to yield to strong pressures for “irresponsible spending . . . either through appropriation for next year or through authorizations for later years, would create, serious inflationary forces.” The Nixon committee said it noted “an alarming tendency in the Congress to work toward only an illusory balance in the budget.” It said Congress was obligating the government to future spending "which will make it exceedingly difficult to avoid future deficits.” - Besides Nixon, those signing the report were . the secretaries of 'agriculture, commerce and treasury, the postmaster general, chairman Raymond J. Saulnier of the Council of Economic Advisers and W. Allen Wallis, the committee’s executive vice chairman. It was the first public statement by the committee since it was set up by he Presiden in January to sudy price stability and economic growth. Eisenhower haled the report as “important to all Americans.” He sent copies to all House and Senate members with a , statement urging Congress to consider anew the committee's anti-inflation recommendation, previously submitted by him to Congress. Bernard Gerardot - Found Dead In Home Bernard Gerardot, 40, route one, Tillman road, Monroeville, was found dead at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at his home by his brother. Earnest. Mr. Gerardot had suffered a heart attack. Survivors include the mother, Clara, Hoagland; two brothers, Lawrence and Earnest, both of Monroevijle; and three sisters, Mrs. Knelfelkamp, Mrs. Harold Hart and Mrs? Howard Castle, all of Monroeville'. I'uepds may call at the Marquart funeral home.. Two-Car Accident Near City Sunday A two-car accident occurred Sunday evening at 11 o'clock on U.S. 224, 6% mi|,es east of Decatur, with damages totalling $275 and injury to no one. The driver of one car was cited by state police for improper parking on a right of way. Carl Kilburn, Jr.. 30, of Elyria, 0., received the citation after stopping his car on the highway when his lights went out. The second car, driven by Ronald James Robinson, 27, of Waterloo, struck the Kilburn car in the rear as he was unable to avoid the collision because oncoming eastbound traffic prevented him from entering that lane. Both car were westbound on U.S. 224. Sheriff Merle Affolder and state trooper Dan Kwasneski investigated. The Kilburn car sustained $75 in damages, while the Robinson machine had S2OO tn damages.

Cißworms Found On Walls County Farms Cutworm infestation, discovered the past week in this county, has also been found in Wells county. Wells, county agent Hugh Reinhold has reported a heavy infestation of cutworms on Wells county farms, week urged farmers to check their corn at once, particularly corn up to 12 inches tall, which he says is most vulerable The Adams county extension office had received reports of extensive cutworm damage early last week, as one 90-acre field of com has been twice destroyed by • cutworms, and another 90-acre field of corn approximately 80 per cent destroyed. Other damage was reported from Kirkland township. Adams Central Band Awarded Third Place The marching 75-piece band of Adams Central came back to Adams county with honors as did Miss Jeannie Smith who was chosen as one of six princesses at the Mermaid Festival held in North Webster Saturday. Don Gerig, director of the band, stated that the group competed with 12 other bands in the class A group of bands, and was awarded third place. Miss Shirley Osterman replaced Miss Smith as the head twirler for the organization. Cancer Society To Meet Tuesday Night If enough interested persons come to the meeting of the county unit of the American cancer society Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. at the Youth and Community Center, the unit will continue its work here. At its meeting tomorrow night the unit is seeking to expand its present board of directors and its number of volunteer members. More people are needed if the unit is to continut its work, because the American cancer society has said that as of this fall the Adams county unit must not affiliate with the local community chest drives, and must have its own drive each April. Such a drive will require a house-to-house canvis of the entire county, requiring more volunteer members. A more detailed plan of work will be given at its special meeting tomorrow night. Conservation Field Day Next Monday Next Monday 'will be the conservation field day for all current and prospective 4-H conservation project members, at Hanna-Nutt-man park. Four different classes will be offered during the day. which begins at 10 and is expected to end about 2 p. m. At 10 a. m., will be the forestry division, and at 11 a. m., the entomology division. After a noon sack lunch, two classes will begin at 1 o'clock, one on wildlife, and one on soil conservation. Cletus Gillman, conservationist from the United States soil conservation service office here, will have charge of the soil conservation class, while Herb Krauch, extension forester, will work with the fdrestry, entomology, and wildlife classes. The conservationist and forester will help 4-H exhibitors on preparation of their exhibits and fulfillment of their work requirements in their 4-H projects. Decatur Man Fined In Van Wert Court Judge Cathryn L. Harrington has decided two cases in Van Wert juvenile traffic court involving local residents. Steven L. Butcher, Decatur, apprehended recently by Van Wert city police on a reckless operation charge, was fined S2O and costs. James P. Donovan, near Rockford, 0., had been charged with failing to observe a stop sign, on a complaint filed by Floyd Strickler, Willshire, O. Donovan was fined $lO and costs and his license was suspended for 30 days. Nurse Loses Both Legs In Accident EVANSVILLE, Ind. (UPI) — Mrs. Mabel M. Brant, nurse in the office of an ’Evansville physician, lost both legs Friday when a car driven by an 80-year-old man jumped a curb and crushed her against a department store window. The motorist, Auburn C> Jaquess, Evansville, was slated to appear in court Tuesday on a reckless driving charge. National Guard To Assist On Holiday INDIANAPOLIS (UPIU- Governor Handley has ordered the National Guard to assist Indiana State Police in trying to hold the traffic death toll down over the Fourth" of July weekend. Troops will reinforce troopers in a campaign against death called “Condition Red" by safety officials., “Condition Red" will go into effect at 6 p. m. Friday and run through midnight Sunday.

Jeannie Smith Named As One Os Princesses

By Marilou Roop Did we say Miss Jeannie Smith, Decatur’s entry in the Mermaid festival held in North Webster Saturday, was going to experience an exciting day? Well that could be listed as the understatement of the year. The greatest tnrill for Jeannie came when she was frowned as one Os six princesses to return to the festival next yeaj to reign with the queen, Miss Mishawaka. Let's not get ahead of ourselves though; back to the beginning of the day when Miss Smith arrived at North Webster. Busy Schedule Upon hey arrival at the town overflowing with people, 125,000, it was estimated, Jeannie was directed to the home of one of the parade officials where she was to dress and receive final instructions. The 58 girlS entered in the parade, found little room to move around in the home but enjoyed meeting one another. After receiving their final instructions for the day, the girls were to walk to their floats to begin the parade which was scheduled to get underway at 2 o'clock. Try as we might, the Decatur float could not be found. After much walking. talking, and searching the float was finally discovered on the other side of town and Miss Smith and her escort, Pete Schug of Berne, were whisked to the beginning point in time to board the float. A blue and white catamaran boat mounted on a trailer was the main part of the float. The trailer was hidhen with a painting of water and was pulled by a Kaiser Darrin driven by Jeannie's father, Clark Smith. Just before Jeannie came her own high school band, the Adams Central marching group. with Miss Shirley Osterman replacing Jeannie at the head. Preliminary judging began at 4 o’clock in the very hoThigh school auditorium. Girls were called in alphebetical order and in groups of six when they paraded before the judges in formal gowns. Jeannie’s gown of powder blue had off-the-shoulder sleeves with a draped effect on either side representing the colonial style. Her old fashioned hairdo corresponded with her gown. After the exhausting two hours of judging, the girls were taken across Tippecanoe lake on a launch, the Dixie, for a chicken diner served to the queen contestants, their escorts and special guest, Lt. Gov. Crawford E. Parker, replacing Governor Handley, ’ wha was unable to be present. Following the meal, the girls were rushed off to the high school auditorium again where a large crowd had gathered to watch the ■ finals in the judging. During the' afternoon, ten finalists had been selected but were known only “to the judges. Led By ’59 Queen The girls came from the back of the hall led by this year's queen, Miss Myra Hatter of Fort Wayne. They were led up the blue and silver runway, across the flower bedecked stage and finally to their seats. Miss Smith’s own rooting section, made up of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Smith; her sister. Miss Debby Smith; Miss Sue Brant, her cousin; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith; Miss, Charlotte Vera, Miss Dixie Smith, Paul Sparks, and Daily Democrat reporter, Mrs. Marilou; Roop, held their breaths as the? final ten girls were selected from the calm, collected not so cool girls. -. / As Jeannie'S name was called with the- list of other beautiful girls, she was required to/stand almost 25 minutes before/the five judges. Later the girls Were call-

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ed to the stagd where two questions were asked of each. Miss Smith's question was based on how she thought the Mermaid Festival benefits Ute state of Indiana. The princess-elect included in her answer that “—it is a center of attraction bringing many people to the state.” A few years of college and then marriage,” Miss Smith replied to the question concerning what her life’s ambition is. Another half hour passed and the judges announced their decision naming “Miss Decatur,” as “Princess Decatur” for 1960. Jeannie was presented with a large bouquet of multi-colored gladioli and crowned with a crown of rhinestones by Parker. She also received a banner signifying her title. The winners were selected entirely by their beauty with no talent involved. They made no changes during the day and were judged in their formal gowns. After the entire program was over and Miss Smith was asked how she felt, Jeannie simply answered, “It’s more than I ever hoped for.” Following the program, a very weary but happy,, princess was taken to a Tippecanoe lake cottage over the week-end following her long ordeal. For those who might be interested, the crowning ceremonies and other exiting parts of the week-long events will be televised over station WKJG July 5 from 4:30 until 5:30 o’clock. German Girl Here For Two Months As Betsy Burk's Guest Miss Barbara Schmidt, of Beckum. Germany, arrived in Decatur last week for a two-month visit, with Dr. and Mrs. James M. Burk and their family. Last summer. Miss Betsy Burk, sponsored by the Rotary, under the American Field Service plan,-visit-ed Germany, and stayed for eight weeks with Miss Schmidt's family. Miss Schmidt flew to New York on the Lufthansa lines last week, and Mrs Burk and Betsy went to meet her. They toured through New York and Washington, D.C., on their way to Decatur. They arrived here Thursday evening. Miss Schmidt's return visit not through an exchange student program, will end the latter part of August, when she will return to Europe, where she plans to go to school in Switzerland. Richmond Man Dies Under Train Wheels RICHMOND. Ind, (UPI) Joseph E. Cotter, about 48, Richmond, ■ died under the wheels of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at a crossing here Saturday. Officers said Cotter had been undergoing psychiatric treatment arid a ruling in the death was postponed pending ' further investfgation.

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