Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 59, Number 286, Decatur, Adams County, 6 December 1961 — Page 10

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Be. Kntered at the Decatur. tod., Boat Oflke ai Second daw Matter Dick D. Heller, Jr. Preiide'nt U John G. Heller Vice President t Chai. Heithouse — Secretary-TYeasurer Mennonite And Amish Not only is the First Mennonite Church of Berne the largest and oldest single congregation in the state — it also has a number of related churches which extend all over the county. This is not as well understood. The Swiss Brethren, or as we know them, the Mennonites, were first gathered as a separate belief from the Reformed church of Switzerland j on Saturday, January 21, 1525, by Conrad Grebel’s baptism of George Blaurock. The new church spread fast in German-speaking areas, and soon incurred the death penalty. At almost the same time another group of Anabaptists began a similar movement in the Netherlands, and northern Germany. In fact today about two-thirds of the General Conference Mennonite strength stems from the Dutch rather than Swiss background, although the Berne Church is almost totally Swiss in background. MCnno Simons, from whom the church gets its name, was of the Dutch group, but was recognized as a leader by the Swiss also. Many Anabaptists left the persecution of the old world in 1682, and for decades after, to come to Pennsylvania, where William Penn, an English Quaker, had opened the settlement to the free churches, or non-state churches. The Amish stem from schism in the Swiss Mennonite church that took place in 1693, by Jacob Ammann, who wanted a stricter discipline, and the institution of the Dutch Mennonite practice of shunning, or ignoring those who have left the church group. According to Wenger, there are about 140 Amish in Adams county, divided into six bishoprics. This undoubtedly includes only male heads of families. The Amish of Adams county are the only group in Indiana which use Swiss German rather than Palatine or Pennsylvania German for their services. Several other groups which have churches in this county are offshoots resulting from differences in beliefs, or are closely related by doctrine, if not by historical development. These include the Church of Brethren, which believes in triune adult baptism by forward action, and the holding of a love feast in connection with the Lord’s Supper, and no written creed other than the New Testament; The Brethren Church, which seceded from the old parent organization, the German Baptists, is the progressive group in the Brethren group; the Apostolic Christian church, known originally the the “New Amish’* or “Neu Manist” or “Neumanees” group, has one of its eight Hoosier congregations on the Adams-Wells county line, and was founded in Switzerland in 183 S AO baptism by adult immersion group of Mennonites, the latter practicing baptism by sprinkling of adults only; the Evangelical Mennonites, born in Adams county, and still strong here, with 285 members; the Missionary Church Association, also founded in Berne; and single church offshoots, like the Grace Bible Church of Berne; another historically unrealted Anabaptist church is the Friends church. All of these, and perhaps others, have congregations here in Adams county. Editorial Writer Today Dick D. HeUer, Jr.

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7%e School Reporter

DECATV* HIGH By Judy TwtewUer .'‘Hooray” f our team! Our Yellow .i.ii k.-tsmwgSSwww defeated t h eWIHBF Geneva Cardinals, Nov. 28. by ™ a score of 69-1 47 Max enauer was the f leading scorer with 17 points. Keep the victor- • ies coming, Jackets! - D. H. 8. — The second team was also vlctorous as they defeated the Geneva reserves 34-23. Keep it up, seconds! - D. H. 8. — At the Decatur-Geneva game was the first appearance of our mascot, Ann Cowan. Ana has an outfit identical to that of the varsity cheerleaders and is doing a fine job leading yells along with the varsity leaders. — D. H. 8. — Our newly organized cheering block has shown lota of pep and school spirit already this year. All students in the block an required to wear white bouses or shirts and dark skirts or panto. The senior girls are proudly sporting their senior creams as they completely line the front row of the block. — D. H. 8. — \ — — ~ Miss Vera’s Latin I students have begun their first chariot race. These students will be working to win a certificate, which can ge done only by receiving A+’s on all seven laps of the race. The drivers for this first race are as follows: Green, Sheri Affolder; Purple, Patty Beam; Red, Him Singleton; Gold, Jane Tumlin; and Blue, Joann Kallenberger. Good luck, Latin students 1 - D. H. 8. - Mr. Dorwin has selected four speech students to represent D. H. S. in the Rotary speech contest. Dennis Ahr, Fred Frauhiger, Peggy Hill, and Judy Tutewiler will present their speeches “Nuclear Testing Good or Evil?" at the December 14 meeting of the local Rotary chib. — D. H. 8. — The general aptitude test battery was given to a majority of the senior class last Friday. This test was administered two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. < * • - D. H. 8. - Our mighty Yellow Jackets did it again! It was a close game all the way but Decatur finally pulled through with another victory, edging the Berne Bears 73-69. Leading the scoring for the Yellow Jackets was Bob Walters with 22 points. We’re proud of our team! - D. H. 8. — Many students from all over the county attended the dance at the Community Center following the Decatur-Berne game. The dance, "Senior Swing-Along,” was sponsored by the senior class of D. H. S. — D. H. 8. — The high school choir and band have been working very hard on the annual Christmas program, which will be held in the gymnasium, Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. The narrator and charactors for the various scenes will be chosen soon. Everyone mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend. * - D. H. S. — The twirlers are to be complimented on their fine performance during the half-time intermisson of all home games. The five girls representing our school in this manner are as follows: Jan Habeger, Carol Minch, Connie Teeple, Barbara Conrad, and Linda Reidenbach. - D. H. 8. — Moans, groans, sighs, and cries could be heard in the halls of D. H. S. yesterday as report cards were distributed at the close of the school day. Congratulations to those who earned positions on the honor roll. To those who didn’t — try harder next time. — D. H. S. — The Yellow Jackets played the Ossian Bears last evening in the Decatur gym. The results of this game were unknown at the time of this writing. - D. H. S. — The Yellow Jackets host the Central Catholic Irish of Fort Wayne Friday evening. The reserve game will begin at 7 p.m. with the varsity teams clashing at approximately 8:15 p.m. Good luck, teams! — D. H. S. — There will be a dance sponsored by the Junior Class after the Decatur-C. C. game. All are invited to attend. , — D. H. S. — A wrestling clinic was held in the high school gymnasium Monday evening. High school wrestling was explained, with various holds demonstrated, and exhibition matches were held in all weight divisions. Gary Giessler, our wrestling coach, is looking forward to a very successful season. The first match will be against New Haven tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Decatur gym. Good lucki wrestlers! — D. H. S. — Beat Those Irish! - D. H. 8. — <

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HOAGLAND HIGH By Barbara Hoffman Shouts a n cheers were heard by all Op’ who attended W last Friday and W * Saturday nights, F when the Hoagland Wildcats ■ Wp plaved two very jk exciting games. . Friday night ■LjJL J the Wlldcjjta*^"^™- * - defeated the Leo Lions by a score of 53-50. Hoagland was trailing the Lions until the last minutes of the fourth quarter. Hoagland scored the winning points which determined our victory. Saturday night we defeated the Waterloo Wildcats by a score of 68-48. Keep up the good work, boys! —H.H.S.— The Hoagland guidance class had Betty Kohne and her assistant come from the Fort Wayne Beauty College Monday, November 27, to give the pupils some idea about the college and the beauty profession. A demonstration of their hair styling was given on Elida Scheumann. The class had a very pleasant talk with the representatives and would like to thank them for coming. —H.H.S.— Group pictures were taken Wednesday, Dec. 6, for the Hoagland yearbook. Girls wore white blouses and dark skirts, and the boys wore white shirts and tie and dark trousers. —H.H.B.— Last Tuesday, December 5, the home economics club held its second meeting. This meeting was held in the school cafeteria, with Sylvia Doctor as acting hostess. Demonstrations on gift wrapping, and Christmas decorations were given by the Misses Sylvia Doctor, Sylvia Hoffman, Judith Marquardt, and Barbara Meyer. Each girl gave two'demonstrations consisting of one or two packages, and one Christmas decoration. Tea, punch and cookies were served by the advanced home economics class. The girls in the advanced class did a swell job of getting ready for this occasion. Many thanks go to all those who made this such a success. —H.H.S.— MONMOUTH HIGH By Lois Scherer There are nowMMuawM| four wins in the "nest" so r the Eagles as '' W they defeated ■ 53 - 47. Friday ■ night. Top H ers were the boys: Don Brown with < and Dennis Braun with 16. The second team won, 27-17. - M. H. 8. - Student council met Tuesday and discussed this year’s homecoming. It will be held February 3 at the Hartford game. Committees were appointed for this event. Everyone is invited. — M. H. 8. — Wednesday a committee of seniors selected several types of graduation invitations. These selections will be presented to the class for a final choice. The committee consisted of Joyce Kiess, Janeen Selking, Susan Hltzeman. Terry Marker, Roger Spencer, and Dave

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Singleton. — M. H. 8. — Tuesday. December 5, the Betty Crocker test was given to the senior girls. The winner will receive the title, "Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorow.” The junior class is now selling candy. If you are interested, please contact any junior, — M. H. 8. — Thursday evening, November 30, the Future Homemakers oi America held a "Ma, Pa. and Ma Night’’ for their parents. The evening began with a potluck supper, followed by a short business meeting and very inspirational devotions. The speaker for the evening was the Rev. John A. Hauser from the St. John's Flatrock, Lutheran church. He spoke on the topic "Values of Youth.” We hope the parents enjoyed this evening. — M. H. 8. — The Eagles will try to add another notch to the victory column as they play host to Decatur Catholic Friday night. — M. H. 8. — Go Eagles! Beat Commodores! — M. H. 8. — MONROEVILLE. HIGH By Janiee Moon We have come back :o school after a wonderful T h 'a n ksgiving. *'*' > Most of us had J turkey and all t h e trimmings and all in all had a very vacation. M. H. S. The seniors have been busy sei-

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ling Christmas decorations and corsages. We have also sold school bracelets that everyone likes very much. The juniors are starting to sell candy and the whole class is pitching in to make this project a success. The year-book staff has been very busy since school started. The “Viking” comes out every four years and this is the year for it to be published. The editor is Rog Kryder, a senior, who will do a very fine job. - M. H. 8. - The seniors are still very busy on the yearbook. The group pictures of the activities were taken Ulis week, and some snaps of the ball game were taken at night. — M. H. 8. — The juniors have received their class rings and they are very proud of them. — M. H. 8. — The senior class is planning to visit the Lima institute for the criminally insane December 12. This will be a very educational trip and we are all looking forward to going. — M. H. 8. — PLEASANT MILLS HIGH By Karen Foor The second guide pi esentedV’ a play entitled "The Elfs andß.S4< the Shoemaker” to the first ■ grade which Jf they enjoyed very much. Bruce Shug an accident on and had to have two stitches taken

in his head. Science experiments have been taking place in the second and third to discover different facts, the third grade found that sound waves travel through water, yard sticks, and string. They made telephones to show that sound do travel through string. The second grade has been testing nails and stones for rusting. Some were surprised to see the different effects. In the fourth and fifth grade a surprise birthday party was given to Gene Beer by his mother. The fifth and sixth grade class exchanged names for their Christmas party. The flag salute at the ball game Friday was given by Anita Girod, Connie Watkins, Cherie Raudenbush, Sheryl Cook, and Barbara Brunner. They also twirled at half time. You did a fine job girls. —P.M.H.S.— A large crowd attended the pancake and sausage supper sponsorde by the Lions club at the school house Friday night. —P.M.H.S.— Hie seniors are looking forward to receiving their graduation pictures Friday. Group pictures for the yearbook will be taken also. —P.M.H.S.— The freshman girls are going to have a Spanish dinner Tuesday and Erma Serma will be supervising it. Then the girls are going to show Erma how to make pizza. —P.M.H.S.— The Pleasant Mills Spartans were defeated Friday night by the Monmouth Eagles in a hard fought game? —P.M.H.S.— The varsity cheerleaders had a (Continued on Page Four-A)

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