Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 24 November 1959 — Page 6

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Order Mental Exam Os Woman Held Here The arraignment of Mrs. Sarah F. Philpott, charged with passing fraudulent checks, was interrupted Monday afternoon when the defense and prosecuting attorneys and Judge Myles F. Parrish decided to have the defendant examined by two doctors on' grounds that “she lacks sufficient comprehension to understand the proceed-! ings of her own defense.” The judge said that he suspects the defendant is "non compos mentis,” and that he wanted her fully examined by qualified and competent physicians before continuing the arraignment. Mrs. Philpott had been advised of her rights and her attorney had requested time to allow the defendant time to better understand the information before entering a plea. When Mrs. Philpott was returned to the court room by the

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sheriff to enter the plea, the defense attorney. David A. Macklin,' requested a conference with the judge and prosecutor Severin H. Schurger. The judge then issued an order that Drs. NorVai Rich and G. J. Kohne examine the patient and within two days return a report on her physical health, and expert opinions on her mental state. Mrs. Philpott was remanded to! the county jail until the doctors enter their report. Chicago Man Given Life imprisonment CROWN POINT, Ind. <UPI) — Aaron Tabor. 23, Chicago, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Lake Criminal Court Judge William Murray Monday for his part in the robbery-slaying of an East’ Chicago poolroom operator last April. Tabor was the first of eight men charged with the shotgun slaying of Claude Ford.

Schools To Undergo Big 10-Year Change

by Jack Heller member Decatur School Board Schools, teaching methods and general thinking toward education both in Indiana and throughout the nation will undergo a greater change in the next ten years than at any time in the history of the United States This was the general thought left with those who attended the tenth convention of the Indiana school boards association at Indianapolis November 20-21. Representing Decatur at the: meeting were Jack Heller and Herb Banning of the Decatur; school board, and W. Guy Brown, superintendent of Decatur public] schools. The two-day meeting was i held in the Claypool hotel in the State capitol. There are three main reasons for the drastic changes that are due in Indiana schools: the first isj the general rousing of interest in our educational system throughout the country due to the rapid advances made by the Russians; the passage of senate bill 6 by the last legislature calling for reorganization of Indiana's school districts; and the introduction of airborne educational television into this immediate area. The educational system of this country has been denounced, investigated, criticized and questioned in the last two years. It is not perfect. Yet it cannot, was the general feeling, be criticized too much, because of the high standard of living it has spawned. While there is room for improvement in many separate fields, the general system must be basically good to have produced the things we know today. Senate bill 6 will have as much effect on Indiana schools as any law ever passed. J. C. Wright, state superintendent of public instruction of lowa, presented some of the problems, headaches and rewards of reorganisation of school districts for better schools. lowa is currently in the middle of a vast reorganization program. Some of the inequities of Indiana’s school system were pointed out at the meeting. Our districts vary in the assessed valuation tiehind each pupil from SI,OOO per | pupil in the poorest to $200,000. per pupil in the wealthiest. This does not furnish equal or even approximate education' for the children of our state. Another point that is often forgotten is that education in the state of Indiana is a state function, not a local one. This is stated in the state constitution. The reorganization program hopes to accomplish— the best quality of education for every student in Indiana; the

Elderjy Monticello Lady Burned Fatally MONTICELLO, Ind. (UPI) — Mrs. Charlotte Burns, 81, Monticello, whose clothing caught fire as she cooked a meal in her home, died Saturday in a hospital here from burns suffered in the Oct. 29 accident. Mrs. blind. Injuries Are Fatal To Michigan Man LAFAYETTE, Ind. (UPI) — Injuries sustained Nov. 12 in a twocar traffic accident on U. S. 41 near Boswell were fatal during the weekend for Fred Kositzay, 77, Escanaba, Mich., in a hospital here. ADULT 4-H Continued from page one Merchant Sponsors Merchants who sponsored the 4-H leaders banquet included: Begun's Clothing Store, Bob Catt-Quality Chevrolet, Bowers Hardware, Bower Jewelry Store, Burk Elevator, Butler Garage, Central Soya company, Culligan Soft Water Service. Decatur Daily Democrat, Decatur Equipment Co., Decatur Lumber Co., Decatur Super Service, Dierkes Implement Sales, Dr. James Burk, Earl Fuhrman, Edward Jaberg, auditor; First State Bank of Decatur, Fred Kolter, Gambles Store, George W. Auer, Gerber's Super Market,'Habegger Hardware, Smith Drug Co., Steifel Grain Co. Suttles Insurance, Uhrick Brothers Furniture Co., Wertzberger Confectionery, Haflich & Morrisey Shoe Store, Holthouse Furniture Store, Holthouse Drug Company, Kaye Shoe Store, Kiddie Shop, Leo Kirsch, .postmaster; Lewis Smith, attorney; Mrs. Mabel Striker, county recorder; McConnell & Sons. Mies Bowling Lanes, MillerJones Shoe Store, Model Department Store, Byers Firestone-Home & Auto Supply, Newberry 5 & 10; Norman Steury, Petrie Oil Company, Phil L. Macklin Co., Pioneer Restaurants, Price’s Mens Wear, Schafer Department Store , Schwartz Ford, Sears-Roebuck & Co., Sheets Furniture Co., Stewart’s Bakery, Teen Togs. Waldo D. Neal, treasurer; and Western Auto Store. Over 2.500 Dally Democrat* ar» sold and delivered Id Decatur each day.

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least cost for that quality; and fair distribution of the cost. While nobody likes to c jjl it by name, fear is the only opponent to reorganization. It takes several different forms; plain old fear of change from the status quo; fear of losing local control that was never had: home town pride; fear of losing a basketball team, which is an example of the tail wagging the dog if a basketball team is that important; teachers’ fear of losing jobs which is ridiculous with the teacher shortage at present; superintendents' fear of loss of jobs; merchants’ fear of loss of business; farmers’ fear of higher taxes: and while it wasn't mentioned, school board members’ fear of loss of prestige because of ho title. There are two proven facts that should refute all this fear. 1. Good education is cheaper than poor education. 2, Any country’s high standard of living is in direct proportion to the educational standards and opportunities' in that country. Indiana still has to realize that reorganization is not coming, it's here. It is no longer a question of whether, but merely when. The airborne television system will hit the Decatur area as well as any place in the six-state region. The plane that will receive from Purdue and re-transmit the classes will circle over Montpelier. Decatur is in an area that is calculated by both TV and flight engineers to receive the programs more than 97 per cent of the time. The plane will transmit 24 classes a day over a six hour period on two channels. The use of television education has many strong points. It allows the students to see the use of facilities that due to size and/or expense cannot be brought into each classroom. It provides for a more even level of education. And it gives the classroom teacher the chance to get another view on the subject. There were several other topics raised. Frank Clement, former governor of Tennessee, gave the school board members a look Into' Russia, and told of the challenge’ the Soviet Union gives to American' education. The first presidents in the ten years of ISBA were recognized and given crtificates of merit. Education is becoming a biggefpart of American thinking and: doing every day. The state of Indiana is doing it’s part to better that education for all Hoosier children. It is up to Indiana school board members to do their part in this important period of transition.

Investigate Fatal Van Werl Shooting Investigation continues this morning Jn the death of a Van Wert. 0., Fix-It shop owner, who was found shot in his bedroom over the shop at 11 a.m. Monday. The police said that gunshot wounds in the abdomen ended the life of 42-year-old Leo Giverson. whose shop is located on North Market street. Sheriff W. L. Clay and Dr. W. C. Trapp, coroner, said that the man had been dead at least 24 hours, or more. Giverson, who was known as a gunsmith, usually had several guns in the apartment but none was found by police on their arrival yesterday. The body was removed to the Alspach funeral home, where the coroner performed an autopsy. The fire department aided in locating the body when, the owner of the building coul4 not gain access to Mr. apartment. Giverson was clad only in a night shirt when police found him, but no weapon ‘was found near the body. Also investigating were deputy sheriff 1 Agler and police officer H. M. Grandstaff.

General Motors To Resume Production Detroit (UPD—General Motors announced today it will resume assembly of automobiles, halted for nearly two weeks by steel shortages, on Monday, Dec. 7. GM President John F. Gordon said production of Cadillacs would begin on Dec. 7. In the same week, he said, the assembly of Corvairs will resume at the Willow Run, Mich., plant, and Chevrolets at Janesville, Wis., Norwood, Ohio, and Flint, Mich. He said there would be enough components available by then to operate these plants four days during the week of Dec. 7- ■» All other GM car and truck divisions—Buick, Olesmobile, Pontiac, GMC Truck and Coach and the remainder of the firm’s Chevrolet plants...— assembly operations on Dec. 14, Gordon said. _______i_ If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad — They bring results.

Harold Dick Loses Hand In Corn Picker An Adams county youth had his hand amputated at the wrist after a corn picker accident Friday afternoon on the Joe Zimmerman farm in Kirkland township. The boy was treated at the Clinic hospital in Bluffton. Harold Dick, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dick, of route 4, Decatur, was alone in the field at the time and was unable to free his hand from the machine. A passing motorist, Floyd Arnold, saw the Dick youth frantically waving, and he stopped to investigate. Arnold could not free Dick either, but rushed to get several other men who finally pried apart the picking blades and freed the youth’s hand. The hand was torn apart and badly crushed just above the wrist. Dick told friends that the machine had dogged and he was trying to free it without stopping the rollers. His father had gone home to eat just prior to the mishap. Dick is a former Adams Central athlete. He is the brother of Mrs. Loren Sprunger and Miss Mary Dick of Berne.

Connie Hopeful Os Freedom In Bond INDIANAPOLIS (UPD — Mrs Connie Nicholas, convicted slayer of her wealthy married lover, hoped to get out of prison again today under a new SIO,OOO bond. Mrs. Nicholas, 45, found guilty I on a manslaughter charge last April 16 in the gun death of Forrest Teel, 54, an Indianapolis drug company executive, added one mdre day to her time served at Indiana Women's Prison following her commitment Monday by Marion Criminal Court Judge Thomas J. Faulconer. Faulconer sent Mrs. Nicholas back to prison when two men who ihad provided her with a SIO,OOO ;gift bond last April withdrew it in a court session Monday morning. Mrs. Dorothy Gardner, superintendent of the prison, said Mrs. Nicholas would be treated like any other prisoner- She said >be>cau6e of her past experience as an insurance office manager, Mrs. Nicholas might be placed in charge of a typing class. But Mrs. Nicholas told Mrs. Gardner she didn’t believe she would be staying long enough to 'take on that responsibility. Mrs. Barbara Shulke, a bond 1 agent, offered a new SIO,OOO bond backed by the same company which wrote the previous surety. Faulconer, however, must approve the bond as acceptable before Mrs. Nicholas can be released- He was expected to rule today. Mrs. Nicholas has spent only parts of four days in prison since she was sentenced to 2 to 21 years last spring, seven months ago, after a jury found her guilty. She was committed on a Thursday and released in bond the following Saturday. Mrs. Nicholas hopes to escape even an 18-month minimum sentence by winning an appeal of the jury verdict. An appeal due by last Saturday before the Indiana Supreme Court was partially perfected by two attorneys working in behalf of Mrs. Nicholas.

TONIGHT ON WANE-TV CHANNEL 15 SEE The Bale Carnegie Stary FEATURING Lowell Thomas and Westbrook Van Vorhees The amazing and inspiring story of the founder of the Dale Carnegie courses and the author of "How to Win Friends and Influence People." 7:30 P.M.-WAHE-TV DALE CARNEGIE a Class Now Forming in Decatur 4A Ilia VC The Dale Carnegie I 10 WAIO Course Will Benefit You. I I O«u C*»<•«•!« ——————, .fr oun< J er 1. Speak Effectively «■ Improve Tour Memory 2. Conquer Fear , 7. I m’*? I v *J[<>ur Ability t 0 3 Increase Your Income Handle People 4. Develop Self-Confidence 8. Win Friends 5 Sell Yourself and Your ». Improve Your Personality Ideal 10. Preiwre for Leaderahlp Indiana Institute Presenting Dale Carnegie Courses

Revival Meetings At Salem Methodist 1 -Revival meetings will open at the Salem Methodist church Wednesday "evening and continue until ; Dec. 6, at 7:30 o’clock each evening. The Rev. Leon La coax will . be the evangelist, with Harold Mct Collum of Marion, 111., as song , evangelist. Pianists will be Miss . Carolyn Luginbill and Larry Merriman.

No French Intention To End Atom Tests PARIS (UPD—France made .it clear today it not only has no intention of canceling its spring atomic tests but also bitterly resents United Nations attempt to get them called off. French officials were unwilling to speak for the record but they made no secret of their resent- ; ment of the majority vote in the ; U N. General Assembly last week ■ against France’s atom bomb pro- . gram. Much of the resentment was focused on Canada and Ireland. 1 There also was a widespread \ feeling France was the object of an “unfair” campaign launched by the Afro-Asian group in the United Nations. This group sponsored the resolution that was passed. Some French officials expressed indignation over the world body condemnation of an atomic test that hasn't even taken place, while it said nothing against the more than 200 test explosions al- . ready set off by Russia, the United States, and Britain. 1 These tests were detonated in areas much closer to habitation , than the one France plans to set t off in the Sahara Desert, the of- . ficials said. Informed sources said . the first test probably will be dea tonated abtve the ground, on a t platform.

Anti-U.S. Cubans Break Into Church HAVANA (UPD — Anti-Ameri-can vandals in suburban Jaruco broke into a church Sunday night and destroyed 20 sacks' of flotir sent from United for th«Lreltff of .Cuba’.s .poor, it disclosed today. At the same time, army headquarters announced the arrest of 16 persons — nine of them former soldiers or policemen — on charges of “plotting against the people.” A communique said the prisoners planned a campaign of arson and anti-government agitation. In recent weeks the government has arrested several hundred persons for questioning in a wave of anti-Castro plots reported in five of Cuba’s six provinces- Most of them were said to have been released. The outbreak in Jaruco, a road hub 25 miles east of Havana, involved about 100 youths whose attack on the church was punctuated by shouts of “in Cuba, no one needs to eat flour sent as : alms!” Before police arrived, the young vandals had dragged 20 sacks of flour out of the church, ripped them open and dumped their contents in the street. No arrests were reported. Another 80 sacks of flour, sent to Cuba by Roman Catholic groups in the United States, escaped damage.

Attends Indiana's Survival Conference John Gordon, Adams county director of civil defense, attended Governor Handley’s Indiana survival conference held at Indianapolis Monday. Principal speaker at the conference was the nation’s civil defense chief, who said that a highlyorganized system for detecting and measuring radiation fallout will be in full operation in less than four years. Leo Heogh, national administrator of the office of civil and defense mobilization, told Governor Handley's Indiana survival conference that there are now 1,000 fixed monitoring stations operated by federal agencies and more than 14,000 state and locally operated stations. By 1963, Heogh said, there will be 150,000 such stations to measure, radiation fallout. Heogh also said the United States no longer , has the “atomic monopoly and great superiority” is possessed immediately after World War H in the delivery and production of atomic weapons. He said that while military defense and retaliatory striking

Two Farms For Sale The undersigned administrators will offer for sale on the 30th day of November, 1959 at 2 o’clock p.m. at the office of the undersigned attorneys, two farms belonging to thA estate of Libbie V. Mahnensmith and the Mahnensmith heirs. 1 FARM No. 1. Consists of 80 acres of land in Jefferson Township approximately 4*4 miles east of Ossian, with fair house and barn and other reparable buildings, good land and well located. FARM No. 2. Consists of 38>4 acres, good one-story, seven room house, barn, small garage and granary. Very good land, excellent outlet, located about four miles east of Ossian on black top highway. Said farms will be,offered for sale separately and the administrators reserve the right to reject any and all bids. For information see or call: ) MARSHALL MAHNENSMITH ! or HELENA MAHNENSMITH, Administrators or GALLIVAN & HAMILTON Gal-Ham Building Bluffton, Indiana. Shady Park SOUTH of CELINA On Highway 27 ROCK H’ ROLL WEDNESDAY NIGHT By The JOKERS Round & Square Dancing THANKSGIVING NIGHT

PUBLIC SALE REAL ESTATE—SO-ACRE FARM, 3%-ACRE FARM AND PERSONAL PROPERTY We, the undersigned, have moved to Michigan and will sell farms and personal property at auction, located mile west, 2 miles south, y 4 mile west of Berne, Ind.; or 1% miles north, % mile west, % mile north and Vi mile west of Geneva, Ind., on SATURDAY, DECEMBER S, 1959 12:30 P. M. 50-ACRE FARM 5-room home with utility room; 3 bedrooms, kitchen and big living room, basement 16 ft. by 30 ft. under home; big cistern by home. Barn 38 ft. by 40 ft.; cement water tank and good drove well. Garage apd shop. 22 ft. by 26 ft.; chicken house 20 ft. by 40 ft.; brooder house 11 ft. by 14 ft. and some other buildings. 3%-ACRE FARM 5-room home, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and living room; 18 ft. by 24 ft. basement. Bart, 20 ft. by 30 ft. Garage 20 ft. by 24 ft. Brooder house 16 ft. by 32 ft. and some other out buildings. Terms- 20% down on sale day; balance when abstract and deed is delivered. Pmreesstoin, on 50-acre farm, immediate; on 3%-acre farm, on March 1, 1960. i _ < . . Taxes: Seller will pay all 1959 taxes payable in 1960. For more information on farms or to see farms, call the auctioneers. PERSONAL PROPERTY Crain and Hay— lso bushels of corn; 25 shocks of com; 100 bales of hay. IMPLEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS John Deere 8-ft. grain binder: wagon with grain bed; 10-hole Kentucky grain drill; Superior 9-hole grain drill ;2-wheel trailer on steel; John Deere corn planter; McCormick horse cultivator; twosection spike tooth harrow; two-section spring tooth harrow; cultipacker; Case riding breaking plow; dump rake; ' mud boat; 6-ft. tandem disc; corn cutting sled; 2-shovel plow; 7-shovel plow; cook stove for coal or wood; tank wagon; oil drum; V-belt pulleys, some shafts, and many articles not mentioned. TERMS—CASH. Not responsible for accidents. * - 1 . Jacob M. ami Sam M. Schwartz, Owners _ Phil Neuenschwander, Auctioneer Jeff Liechty, Auctioneer First Bank of Berne, Clerk Miz Lehman, Auctioneer Lunch will be served.

TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 24, 1959

power were “still the great deterrents to wor,” they were not completely effective with full civil preparedness. He told the Hoosier officials that the U.S. civil defense system includes a national warning system capable of flashing an attack warning to almost 300 key points in every state in a fraction of a minute. Soldier Is Accused In Theft Os Auto FORT WAYNE, Ind. (UPD — Army Pvt. Garrett Hunt Jr., 20, Detroit, Mich., was held in Allen County Jail here in lieu of SI,OOO bond today on a federal charge of taking a stolen auto across state lines. FBI agents said Hunt, stationed at Ft. Campbell, Ky., was arrested Monday after he failed to pay for gasoline at a service station in DeKalb County. He allegedly took the car from Detroit, authorities said, and drove it to Indiana. Come From All Over BOSTON (UPD—The guest book at Faneuil Hall, the “Cradle of Liberty” which dates from 1763, was signed by persons from every state in the Union and from almost every foreign country in the world during the past year.