Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 243, Decatur, Adams County, 15 October 1959 — Page 9

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PLEASANT MILLS HIGH By Judy Shoaf Cheerlea d e r s for 1959-60 were selected recently fl by the student body. The var- K-. sity cheerleaders are Kay Funk, ® Sharon Bebout, \ jßr and Judy Shoaf. Second team cheerleaders are Beverly Myers and Kathy Shoaf. —P.M.H.S.— Last Saturday the twirlers traveled to North Side high school for a twirling contest. The nine girls came back with four firsts, five seconds, and two thirds in placing. They are as follows: Pat Johnson (solo) first; Sandy Byer (solo) first; Pat Johnson and Sandy Byer (duet) first; Pamela Hamrick (solo) first; Sandy Brunner and Judy Myers (duet) second; Mary Longenberger and Patty Sovine (duet) second; Sandy Brunner (solo) second; Patty Sovine (solo) second; Judy Myers, Bonnie Hart, and Sharon Currie (trio) second; Pat Johnson, Sandy Byer, and Sandy Brunner (trio) third; Mary Longenberger, Patty Sovine. and Pamela Hamrick (trio) third. Congratulations, girls! —P.M.H.S.— The cheerleaders are leaving Saturday morning to attend the cheering school at Portland. —P.M.H.S.— October 20 is the date set for the remaining seniors to have their pictures taken. —P.M.H.S.— Due to the Halloween parade in Decatur, the Pleasant Mills Dramatics class will present their play October 30 instead of the previous date given, October 29. —P.M.H.S.— Tuesday morning the school didn’t seem quite the same. Many band students went to the precussion clinic which was held at Adams Central.

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Saturday,' a number of pupils are going to Indianapolis to hear the famous Billy Graham. They will be gone for the day. —P.M.H.S.— ADAMS CENTRAL HIGH By Marcia Zimmerman The nationalflMMMMMM honor society in-. stalled its new ■flMMßßr* members, Octo-B ber 9, in an sB pressive mony held be-wsgy fore the student body. President Jgfcl Jeannie Smith troduced Gail bill, superintendent of county schools, as the guest speaker. Rosalyn and Delora Mishler sang a duet entitled “My Task,” accompanied by Madeline Hedington, followed by a brief talk given by Mr. Frantz on the objectives and requirements of becoming a member of the honor society. New members are Joye Yoder, Carolyn Yake, Onalee Barkley, Sandy Strickler, Rosalyn Mishler, and Duane Arnold. Congratulations, kids! —A.C.H.S.— The Pep club held its first meeting and elected the following officers for the coming basketball season: president, Lois Steury; vice president, Onalee Barkley; and secretary-treasurer, Carolyn Yake. -A.C.H.S.— Which do you like? No, I like that one better, myself. These were some of the comments heard, Monday, when the seniors made that big decision, which proof to choose for their senior pictures. —A.C.H.S.— Like wrestling? If so the Monroe Lions club is sponsoring a wrestling match to be held, October 20, in the Adams Central gym. i Proceeds will go for lights for the I baseball field. Tickets can be pur- ■ chased from any Lion member at 50 cents for students and $1 and

$1.50 for adults. —A.C.H.S.— .Magazine sales came to a halt October 5, with the seniors selling $1108.60 worth. The junior class topped this figure and sold $1529.16. The top six salesmen are listed in order as follows: Lana Mcßride, Janet Beer, Richard Beard, Garry Bluhm, Judy Yoder, and Esther Brehm. —A.C.H.S.— Something new? You bet. The FFA has organized a bowling club. The following boys will be on the club’s teams: Tim Ringger, Jerry D. Gerber, Jerry Funk, Larry Funk, Claude Stricker, Darrell Maitlen, Glen Yager, Garry Bluhm, Phil Gerber. Tom Ripley, Butch Moser. Michael Ripley, Junior Lantz, Allen Freels, Arlen Gerber, Joe Longsworth and Richard Habegger. —A.C.H.S.— The Bible club chose officers during their last meeting and they are as follows: Lois Steury, president; Onalee Barkley, vice president; and Carolyn Yake, secre-tary-treasurer. —A.C.H.S.— Central’s varsity cheerleaders will attend a cheerleading conference. Saturday, at Indiana University. The 1959-60 cheerleaders are: Dixie Smith. Rosemary Schlickman, Sandy Strickler, and Marcia Zimmerman. —A.C.H.S.— The B-team cheerleaders will also attend a cheerleading conference, Saturday, at Portland. They include Judy Royer, Judy Arnold, Sharon Mattox, and Toni Rupert. —A.C.H.S.— Girls ensemble groups for the high school vocal department were chosen and are as follows: girls trio, Lois Steury, Delora Mishler, Carol McKean, and Madeline Hedington, accompaniment, girls auartet, Onalee Barkley, Nancy Raudenbush, Karen Nussbaum, Carolyn Yake, and Rosalyn Mishler, accompaniment, freshmen trio, Annie Singleton, aKren Rich, SaunAnnie Singleton, Karen Rich, Saunough, accompaniment; and girls

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ensemble, Twila Arnold, Lana McBride, Donna Shoaf, Esthel Brehm, Joan Rupert, Rosalyn Mishler, Toni Rupert, Nancy Steury, Dixie Smith, Rosetta Gerber, Helen Hirschy, and Delora Mishler, accompaniment. —A.C.H.S.— DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Pat Ruble School spirit is in the air' Evidence of this is ’RE the '•nifty" poster which is being displayed on ißb the third floor f jr bulletin board. Vfflf Rosie Baker, an FBMhL active junior artist, is to be ’ ~ -? thanked for the creation of such an invigorating postor. Organization of the Pep club took place Thursday, October 15. All those who wished to join attended a meeting which was held in the school auditorium. Last year our Pep club was very successful and cheerleader Bonnie Hake hopes for the same kind of a club this year. The cheerleaders have finally decided on an outfit for the year; they are sure to be in the fashion spotlight this fall when the basketball games start. —D.C.H.S.— Shorthand certificates were awarded t<? the following members of last year’s shorthand 1 class: Pat Faurote, Judy Braun, Marilyn Murphy, Bonnie Hake, Jane Lengerich, Judy Roberts, Pam Geimar, and Pat Ruble were the happy recipients. —D.C.H.S.— Competent typist certificates were also presented to members of last year’s typing 2 class. Vincent Gase received a pin for being the most competent. The following persons are listed in order of their competency: Michael Ehler, Don Baker, Pat Faurote, Paul Hess, Sev Schurger, Jane Lengerich, and Susan Parrish. Other members of the class who received certificates were Roseanne Litchfield, Bonnie Hake, Sarah Gass, Thomas Gross, David Gage, Gerald Staub, Jim

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Heimann, Judy Roberts, Susan McKean, Don Wietfeldt, and Carl I Heiser. —D.C.H.S.— The juniors have now ordered their class rings and are selling Commodore Booster plates. They have a fine poster displayed on the bulletin board advertising the plates. a —D.C.H.S.— This Friday, the senior girls are going to visit St. Francis College in Fort Wayne where they will be shown around the campus and visit the various buildings. All are looking forward to the visit because for some it may be next year’s Alma Mater. The same day the senior boys will visit Baer Field. —D.C.H.S.— The senior girls’ Homemaking class are sewing surplices for the altar boys. Fine project, girls, and worth-while too! —D.C.H.S.— A meeting of all teacher's aides was held Wednesday evening in the home ec. room. The purpose of the meeting was to get acquainted and to discuss the problems of supervision. Since most of the aides are veterans of last year they are well acquainted with instructions and situations, so the meeting was interesting and profitable. —D.C.H.S.—DECATUR HIGH By Alice AUwein Friday brings about tlje end of the w e e k s grading — period. The Bftg port cards will Bl! BB| b e distributed J|r Tuesday a ft e school. It is JK cd that thereMoJ| will be man yWB4BB students from each class on the honor roll. —D.H.S.— The juniors are now proudly wearing their class rings that arrived last week. Everyone agrees that the rings are “real sharp.”

The Citizens Telephone Co. inI stalled a telephone in the lobby of the gymnasium. Local calls are free, and the long distance calls are coin-operated. —D.H.S.— Six of the biology students have their insect collections on display in the trophy case on the first floor. Many students have stopped to admire them. —D.H.S.— s Organization of the student coun- ■ cil is now under way. The first I project of the council will be to j help with the election of cheerlead- . ers, which will be held next week, t -D.H.S.— ’ Although the Jackets were de- • seated Friday night by Bluffton, they are to be congratulated for the fine game they played. The r cheering bloc did an excellent job > of backing the team. It is hoped 1 that the bloc will give such fine support in the three remaining football games. 5 —D.H.S.—

The band performance Friday night was enjoyed by everyone. • The band made several formations 1 including an ocean vessel, chop ’ sticks, a Viking ship, an arena fora bull fight, and a rocket. Nice • work, band! ‘ —D.H.S.— After the game, the junior class sponsored a dance, “Jacket Jive,” at the Youth and Community Center. Miss Vera and Miss Weidler were the chaperones. —D.H.S.— Friday night the Yellow Jackets are host to the Columbia City Eagles. After the football game, the sophomores are sponsoring a dance at the Youth and Community Center. —D.H.S.— Monday evening at the faculty and school board carry-in dinner, the new school board member. Herb Banning, and his wife were introduced, also introduced were Mr. Able, his wife and family, and Mr. Butler, his wife and family. Mr. Able and Mr. Butler are the two new members of the faculty. —D.H.S.— The Decatur Music Boosters club had a meeting Monday evening at the school. Jack Dailey spoke to the group about Japanese music.—D.H.S.— Thursday and Friday of next week will be vacation days for all of the students because these are the days of the annual teachers’ institute to be held at several centers, including Fort Wayne. —D.H.S.— Many of the seniors are now helping to prepare for the student day sale to be held November 21. This sale is the principal moneymaking project of the senior class. —D.H.S. — MONMOUTH HIGH By Margaret Boerger The big news is out! Yes. re-fIBB suits of the elcc- ' tion for cheerleaders have *■ been announced. The MHS varsity vB cheer Joyce sick, Rosie : > tcmeyer, a n dBK 'fl|| Jim Fuhrman. —M.H.S.— The reserve cheerleaders for 1959-60 have also been chosen. Gladys Myers, Marian Caston, and Judy Conrad comprise one group, while the members of the other group are Gladys Busick, Ruth Ann Berry, and Kay Stevens. —M.H.S.— This Saturday, October 17, the newly elected cheerleaders, plus Mrs. Herderhoirst and Mr. Elder, will attend a cheerleader clinic, held at Portland- They hope to return with some'new ideas tor this coming season. —M.H.S.—

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tests in each subject. Quite a few students may be burning the “midnight oil” these nights. —M.H.S.— Last week, class meetings were held. In their meeting, the freshmen decided to hold a class party October 30, at the school. They also decided to sell Monmouth sweat shirts and sweaters this year. More information will follow concerning this project. —M.H.S.— The sophomores are excited about the gold and black jackets or the sweaters which they ordered recently. They hope to sport them by class party time scheduled for October 21 at the home of Judy Seiki ng. —M.H.S.— The only item of business from the junior class is that they will finish selling Christmas cards at the end of the month. The class would appreciate any purchases made from them. —M.H.S.— Last Tuesday evening, tour senior home economics girls: Jackie Hurst. Ann Seamon, Jeanett Fuelling, and Margaret Boerger, plus ■ their instructor, Mrs. Herderhorst, served on a panel for the MHS parent education group. The topic was, "What Kind of Parents Will our Teenagers Be?” This panel discussion was a splendid chance for the teenagers to express their ideas and to have a valuable speaking opportunity. - M.H.S.— The MHS biology class, taught by James Woolsey, has been busily collecting leaves. Their objective is to identify and label correctly, 30 leaves native to Indiana. —M.H.S.—The cross country season is nearly over for another year. The members of the Monmouth team have been: Tom Peck. Carl Miller, Leroy Boerger, Lonnie Buuck, Jim Bientz, Richard Hockemcyer, Mike Carr, Phil Schieferstein, and Lynford Weiland. —M.H.S.— Recently the Eastern Wabash Valley Conference cross country meet was held.- Tuesday, the county meet was held in which two MHS boys placed in the first ten—- > Tom Peck, first place; and Lonnie

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Buuck, eighth place. October 20, the septional meet will be held; and seven MHS team members wjll participate. Jim Arnold is the coach for this sport. - M.H.S.— Congratulations from the students and faculty of MHS are extended to Tom Peck. A member of the junior class, Tom placed first in the county cross country meet as well as first in other meets. He holds top place on the Monmouth team, according to points. "Nice work, Tom.” —M.H.S.— Next Tuesday, a group of seniors will take the preliminary scholastic aptitude test. Scores from this test will be sent to many Indiana colleges and universities. Scholarships from these various educational establishments are partially based on these scores. —M.H.S.— Everyone is invited to attend the senior class play entitled, “New Fires.” Written by Charles Quimby Burdette, it is directed by Mrs. Veronica Linn. Tickets may be purchased at the door: adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. Curtain time is 8 p.m. For an enjoyable evening, attend the play, “New Fires.” “ —MILS.— Sip Not YORK, Maine (UPD— The Maine Department of Health and Welfare, says Maud Muller’s spring, made famous by John Greenleaf Whittier's poem, is no longer fit to drink from. Simultaneous Release SAN FRANCISCO (UPD—Two sisters, Mrs. Marilyn McGill, 29, and Mrs. Beverly Smith, 28, gave birth to sons on the same day and in the same maternity ward at St. Francis Hospital here. Warm Welcome Home HOLLY, Colo. (UPD — Holly’s firemen got back from a recent fire just in time. As they backed into the station house they found it ablaze. The fire was caused by ; a short circuit which ignited and 1 exploded a can of gasoline.