Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 55, Decatur, Adams County, 6 March 1963 — Page 1

VOL. LXI. NO. 55.

Kennedy Sees Cut In Taxes

WASHINGTON (UPD — President Kennedy said today he believes Congress will pass a tax reduction bill including "important elements" of the revenueraising reforms contained in his original proposal. He told his televised news conference that his final position on whether to accept a tax cut bill without reforms would have to depend on what Congress finally does with his requests. But he insisted that "the best program is the one we sent up which provides for $13.5 billion in tax reductions and $3.25 billion revenue in tax reforms." “My judgment is that they (Congress) will enact a tax reduction bill which will include important elements of the reforms we sent up,” Kennedy said. The President made the statement in response to a question as to whether he would accept a $13.5 billion tax cut bill without any reforms in it. He was asked whether this was a fair assumption in view of the fact that he told an American Bankers Association symposium last week that the most important matter was to get an effective tax cut this year and he would do whatever was necessary to achieve it. Kennedy replied that his combination of tax cuts and reforms was the best, fairest, most responsible and most equitable formula for pumping new vitality into the economy. The President also: —Said the four Americans killed at the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1861 were on a voluntary mission. He declined to say whether they were working for the Central Intelligence Agency, but he did say they were “serving their country.” —Reiterated that the United States would not accept any nuclear test ban treaty which did not provide for on-site inspections. He said the administration would not submit any such treaty to the Senate and that the Senate would not approve it if it did. —Said in reply to a query that Cuba “continues to be a prob- “ Partiti cloudy and a little colder with chance of some snow flurries tonight. Thursday partly cloudy with few snow flurries south. Low tonight in the 265. High Thursday 28 to 33 north, 35 to 42 south. Sunset today 6:42 p.m. Sunrise Thursday 7:16 a. m. Outlook for Friday: Partly cloudy and a little warmer. Low in the 20s. High 35 to 44.

Floodwaters Surge Across Four States

By United Press International Surging floodwaters swept across parts of four states in the Ohio River Valley today. A 10inch snowfall slugged the upper Midwest while thunderstorms and two tornadoes ripped across the Southland. Nearly 4,000 persons were homeless and at least 14 were dead in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the wake of rising rivers and streams. Many snow-swollen tributaries appeared to have passed their crest by early today but the mighty Ohio River continued to rise. At Pittsburgh, the Ohio crested at 233 feet shortly after 4 a.m. Officials at Athens, Ohio, reported the worst flood situation in 30 years when the Hocking River swept away railroad track bedding, covered all highways 222 leading into the city and forced 300 persons to leave their homes. Rain continued to fall over the eastern half of the nation, with Greenville and Anderson, S.C., reporting 2% inches during the night. More than 3 inches of rain fell in 24 hours from Birmingham, Ala., to the Great Lakes. A tornado struck at residential ana business sections of Bessemer, Ala., Tuesday, causing millions of dollars of damage and hospitalizing a dozen persons. At least six families were left homeless when the twister destroyed homes and commercial buildings. Another tornado unroofed several homes, destroyed a church, downed power lines and injured two persons at Cave Springs, Ga., near Rome, Tuesday night. A new storm dumped up to 10 inches of snow in western Wisconsin Tuesday. Highlights of flood conditions: Ohio: The Ohio River was expected to crest five feet above flood stage early today at Cincinnati, where many highways were

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lem.” But he said he felt the administration was proceeding on the correct path and “we have made it clear that we will not permit Cuba to become an offensive threat.” —Said he had no additional information on the rate at which Russian troops were being removed from Cuba. He said he was not satisfied that they were being taken out fast enough. —Said in reply to questions about Republican statements that his budget could be cut from $5 billion to sls billion that it was up to Congress to make a judgment on the question. But he said he would want to see in greater detail what areas Republicans would make the cuts. —Denied criticism by New York Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller that he has appointed "segregationist” federal judges in the South. The President said he thought the actions of the federal judiciary inthe last 10 or more years have been "on the whole” outstanding. 4-H Kickoff Meeting Thursday Evening The annual kickoff meeting for 4-H clubs in Adams county will be held at 7:30 o’clock Thursday evening at the Adams Central school gymnasium. This will be a county-wide meeting for all 4-H members, their parents and club leaders. The program will feature 4-H club recognitions for 1962, county 4-H medal awards winners, and 4-H leader recognition. The principal speaker will be Eric Hom, state 4-H club leader, who will speak on “Join 4-H and see what’s new in 1963.” The meeting is a part of the county’s observance of national 4-H week and is part of the campaign for enrollment of new members in 4-H work in the county. Following the meeting, refreshments of milk will be provded by the Home Dairy of Berne. DBCATIR TEMPERAITREJ I.ofial ewalher data. tor tbe*4 h<»ur pVrfod aiding ut'tf a.m. today: 12 noon 36 12 midnight .. 37 1 p.m 36 1 a.m. 36 2 p.m. 34 2 a m 38 3 p.m. 34 3 a.m. 36 4 p.m 34 4 a.m 36 5 p.m 34 5 a.m 34 6 p.m. 35 6 a.m 34 7 p.m 36 7 a.m 33 8 p.m 36 8 a.m. 33 9 p.m 34 9 a.m 33 10 p.m. 36 10 a:m. 34 11 p.m 36 11 a m 87 Precipitation Total for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. today, .32 Inches. The St. Mary’s river was at 17.26 feet

inundated by flash floods. Floodt ing was worst along the Scioto, : Little Miami and Hocking rivers. Nearly 300 persons fled their ' homes at Athens and an armory I turned into a dormitory for those > fleeing the rising waters of the Hocking River. Three Ohio Uni- ! versify dormitories, containing s 700 men students, were emptied ■ Tuesday night at Athens. The ! school’s dorms, airport and ath--1 letic fields were flooded. The City Hall and Fire Departi ment buildings were flooded at ' South Lebanon and 350 residents s went Tuesday to public school > buildings. • Six persons died in flood-con- ' nected incidents. Pennsylvania: The Monongahe- • la River started to recede today i after cresting at several points. [ Chartiers Creek dropped from 12 : to 6 feet Tuesday night. People i started to move back into muddy I homes and work crews began to clean up business areas. s The Ohio River crept toward i and estimated crest of 24 feet to- . day at Pittsburgh, one foot short ■ of flood stage. _ i The floods caused at least one i ’ death. West Virginia* The Ohio River - continued to rise toward flood levels along much of its length f today with crests expected by : I Thursday from Parkersburg to : : Huntingdon. Floodwaters in the northern I part of the state'receded after at least three persons died Thurs- ■ day. Indiana* The White River, still ! I on the rise, ran at its highest lev- ; el in 50 years at Centerton. The Wabash and St. Mary’s rivers ’ • also surged over their banks. ■ Four persons were dead and hun dreds were evacuated from their homes. Police continued a search for a s man and his daughter feared - drowned in the East Fork of the ! White River near Liberty.

Annual Farm Banquet Held Last Evening Entertainment that left the audience spell-bound with its excellence at the final number was provided by the Purdue Center glee club Tuesday night. The occasion was the 41st annual farmers’ achievement banquet held at the Decatur Community Center. The Fort Wayne Center glee club was directed by Dr. Richard Smith, assistant director of the Purdue Center. It featured soloists Al Hemmer, formerly with the Varsity glee club, and Marty Kierney. The club included 40 voices, equally divided male and female. Dick Heller, Jr., Decatur Democrat editor, discussed Oriental agriculture and used beautiful slides to illustrate his tour of the Orient last summer. The audience of about 200 enjoyed the vivid color slides and Heller’s rapid-fire, realistic discussion of conditions including agriculture in the Far Eastern world. Herman Krueckeberg, of the First State Bank of Decatur, kept the program moving fast as master of ceremonies. In the presentation of awards, Elmer Baumgartner, of tile First Bank of Berne, presented the high fiveacre corn club trophies. The two banks sponsored the five-acre corn club members. High five acre senior winner was Benjamin Mazelin with 179.3 bushels per acre, and high 5 acre junior winner was Ronnie L. Mosser with 179.6 bushels per acre. Central Soya company provided the trophy for the high 5-acre soybean winner. Scotty Martindill presented the trophy to Hugo Bulmahn, with a yield of 45.9 bushels per acre. Dairy herd improvement association recognition was given by president Martin Habegger. He pointed out that Adams county again had the lion’s share of the awards in the state. Also he announced that Kenneth Beer and Sons are the recipients of a national dairy efficiency award to be presented April 5 in Indianapolis. Several trophies were awarded to dairymen by cooperating elevators. The high two-year old trophy was presented by -Stat Burk of Burk Elevator and McMillen Feeds to Clem Wulliman on a record of 17,410 lbs. milk and 683 pounds of fat. The high cow trophy was presented by Leo Hanni of Berne Equity and Wayne Feeds to Kenneth Beer and Sons on a record of 17,370 pounds of milk and 814 pounds of butterfat. The high herd trophy was presented by George Fuelling of Steifel Grain to Franklin Steury on a herd record of 16,085 pounds of milk and 642 pounds of butterfat. The swine project committee was recognized by Leo N. Seltenright, county extension agent and swine testing certificates presented to Wilbert Thieme, Ralph Bluhm and Paul Yoder. Hpeme had six gold and three silver, Bluhm, one gold, and Yoder, one gold and one silver. Joseph and Paul Kohne and family received a gold medal in the gold medal beef project and the committee was also recognized. Other committees recognized by Seltenright were poultry and sheep. The Adams county home demonstration association was lauded by its president, Mrs. Merle Kuhn. She pointed out there are 655 members working on home and family life improvements. She presented a trophy to Mrs. Frank Bohnke of the Decatur home demonstration club as the winning club, and ribbons to M. W. Friendship, second; Monroe Better Homes, third; and Swiss Village, fourth. The placings are made on the basis of a score card for each club recognizing their achievements. The invocation was given by Rev. Fuhrman Miller of the Bethany E. U. B. church and dinner music at the piano was provided by Chester Longenberger. Democratic Women Meet Next Monday The Adams county Women’s Democratic dub will hold its first meeting of the year Monday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Berne - French high school, Mrs. Roger Singleton, president said this morning. The meeting will feature a potluck supper. Mrs. Maynard Rich and Mrs. Vaughn Schindler are on the hostess committee and Mrs. Richard Lehman and Mrs. Paul Stahly are on the entertainment committee. Mrs. Don Sweeney and Mrs. Warren Kneuss •re in charge of the tables. Mrs. Singleton extended an invitation to all Democratic women in Adams county to attend the meeting and ta join the organization, whether or not they are able to be active part of the dub.

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Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, March 6,1963.

Minority Democrats In State Senate Threaten Walkout On Legislation

Annual Festival Os Musk Friday Night

■BUT i I Don Craig The annual music festival of the 11 Berne-French, Bluffton and Decatur high school music departments f will be presented at the Decatur « high school auditorium Friday fl evening at 8 o’clock. Guest conductors for the festival of the combined choirs and com- ’ bined bands of the three schools , will be Don Graig, of the school . of music at Ithaca College, Ithaca, .« N. Y„ for the choirs; and Dennis « K. Rohrs, associate professor of 1 music at Manchester College, North Manchester. J The high school directors are: Decatur Miss Helen Haubold, 1 choir: Richard M. Collins, band; . . Berne-French — Dr. Freeman * ' Burkhalter, choir; Don Gerig, 1 . band; Bluffton — Bernard A. Butt, t band and choir. k The accompanist will be Miss , Cheryl Boljenbacher, Decatur 3 ' high school student. ■ Guest Conductors 1 Don Craig is chairman of vocal , and choral activities of the school *3 ' of music at Ithaca. He is a native ’ of Seattle, Wash., and has degrees c ’ in music from the University of Washington and Columbia Univer- , sity. He started his career as ori- * ginal bass of the Sportsmen quar- ; tet, in radio and motion pictures. ’ For many years he was a proses- , sional choral conductor and singer 1 in New York City, served as choral director at the Bell Telephone 1 Hour, NBC; glee club conductor [and soloist with Fred Waring’s < , Pennsylvanians; vocal arranger and conductor for many other net- ' work TV and radio shows and ’ Broadway shows, and sang pro- J fessionally in opera in New York City. His guest conducting schedule ' this season includes eight states, in ■ addition to a tour with the Ithaca | ’ College Choir. Dennis K. Rohrs is associate pro- . fessor of music and director of I baixis at Manchester College. Prior 1 to going to Manchester, he taught music in the public schools in Nebraska, director of bands at Mid- ' land CoUegein Nebraska, and was I on the music faculty of Ball State i Teachers College as director of I i John A. Trout Dies • Early This Morning ‘ g John A- Trout, 78, member of a pioneer Decatur family, and a life- * long resident of in and near this city, died early this morning at " the home of a nephew, George Wittgenfeld, 504 Mercer avenue. . He had been ill since last Novem- s ber. i. Bom in Decatur July 12, 1884, he was a son of Dr. Dallas and . Flora Blackbum-Trout, and had never married. Surviving are two brothers, WilHam B. Trout of Fort Wayne, and I Milo Trout of Toledo, O. One sis- i ter preceded him in death. ’ Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday at the Zwick / funeral home, the Rev. Huston S ’ Bever, Jr., officiating. Burial will t be in the Decatur cemetery, c Friends may call at the funeral 1 home after 3 p. m. Thursday un- s til time of the services. - c

tut Dennis K. Rohrs * — fee Burris high school band. He received a bachelor of music education degree in 1951 and a master ot music degree in 1952 from the land College in Nebraska, and was granted at Ph. D. in music by the State University of lowa in 1962. Program "Sing praises to Our God,” Velsh hymn, arranged by Charles H. Davis. “Adoramus Te,” by Francesco Rossello. “Cry Out and Shout,” by Knut Nystedt. “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel,” spritual, arranged by W. Henry Smith. “Dear Land of Home,” by Jean Sibelius. “Sing Me a Song (Fa Una Canzone), by Orazio Vecchi. “Peace Comes to Me,” By Lyn Murray. “Neighbors’ Chorus,” by Jacques Offenbach. “Let There Be Music,” by Frances Williams. By COMBINED CHOIRS “Mount of Night,” by Eric Osterling. “Jedermann Overture,” by Paul W. Wheat. "Pavana for Band,” by Phillip Gordan. “Prelude and Passacoglia,” by Purcell. “Canadian Sunset,” by HeywoodGimbel. “The Waltzing Cat,” by Leroy Anderson. “Stars and Stripes Forever," by John Philip Sousa. By COMBINED BANDS Burglary Reported In Store At Berne Several hundred dollars worth of various items was taken in a burglary at the Affolder Implement Sales, located south of Berne, sometime early this morning. The burglary was under investigation by the sheriff's department this morning. The Affolder store is located just south of the Berne city limits on U. S. 27. Among the stolen items were a chain saw, spark plugs, radios, some tools owned by the employes, and other items Although no total estimated value was given yet this morning, it is expected to exceed S2OO. The thieves entered the building by prying open a door on the south side of the building. Hie burglary is believed to have occurred sometime after midnight, test night. Roof Leak Brings Holiday To School ALEXANDRIA, Ind. (UPD—The Alexandria - Monroe Joint High School reopened today after a twq-day holiday for students because the roof of the new building leaked from Monday’s rains and melting snow and damaged a corridor and six classrooms.

INDIANAPOLIS (UPD—Minority Democrats in the Indiana Senate threatened today to “walk Jut and stay out,” snarling legislative procedures in the final few days of the session, unless three amendments to a warehouse goods tax exemption bill were considered. Sen. Marshall F. Kizer, Democratic minority leader, issued the ultimatum when Senate President D. Russell Bontrager moved to cut off further attempts to amend the measure on second reading and advance it to a final showdown. “Unless three Democratic amendments to the bill are considered this afternoon, we are going to walk out and stay out,” Kizer said. This would have the effect of stalemating the Senate since a quorum would be lacking. The Democratic amendments Kizer referred to would repeal the poll tax, give each homeowner a SI,OOO property tax exemption, and exempt grains on farms from property taxes. Bontrager said Kizer had “threatened” a special session of the legislature unless the Republicans considered the amendments. Lt. Gov. Richard O. Ristine promptly recessed for lunch without ruling on Bontrager’s move to advance the bill. Dr. James Kessler, director of the Indiana State Tax and Financing Policy Commission, collared legislators during a recess and said “the whole bill is bad—it would open the door to wholesale property tax evasion.” The first of four Democratic amendments was adopted, when the Senate tentatively approved repeal of the household goods property tax law. The approval came in voice vote acceptance of an amendment proposed by Sen. Marshall F. Kizer, D-Plymouth, to a bill exempting from property taxes the merchandise of manufacturers stored in warehouses. Kizer tried to amend the bill to include a catch-all five-point tax package which the Senate tabled 25-23 on party lines. When he failed, he tried again with an amendment exempting household goods from property taxes. Majority Republicans quickly promised their support since repeal of this law was pledged in the state platforms of bpth parties last year. The amendment was inserted in the warehouse goods bill on second reading. If the bill later passes second reading, it still must come up for a final show(Continued on Ff.ge Six) Emery A. Hawkins Dies This Morning Emery A. Hawkins, 63, retired General Electric Co. employe, died at 8:15 o’clock this morning at his home, 710 Mercer avenue. He had been in failing health for the past five years. He was born in Clinton county April 10, 1899, a son of W. W. and Julia Boyer-Hawkins, and had lived in Decatur since 1914. He was married to Flossie L. Smith Feb. 11, 1920. Mr. Hawkins was employed at the G. E. for many years until ill health forced his retirement in March of 1961. He was a member of the Church of God. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Ralph E. Hawkins of Decatur, Paul L. Hawkins of Berne, and the Rev. Carl W. Hawkins of McCook, Neb.; one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Alice) Manley of Decatur route 6; 13 grandchildren; two brothers, Wilbur Hawkins of Decatur route 6, and Herbert Hawkins of Berne route 2, and three sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Nellie) Morrison of Decatur, Mrs. Lena ’Bretthauer of West Unity, 0., and Mrs. Floyd (Veda) Mitchel of Decatur route 6. One son, one sister and one brother are deceased. Funeral rites win be conducted at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Church of God, the Rev. Huston Bever, Jr , officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. The body was removed to the Zwick funeral home, where friends may call after 7 p. m. Thursday. The body will lie in state at the church from 12:30 ,p. m. Saturday until time of the services.

City Council Approves Main

The Decatur city council held its first meeting in March Tuesday nght, with several city residents in attendance. City clerk-treasurer Laura Bosse was unable to attend due to a cold, and Mayor Donald F. Gage was hampered in talking by a sore throat. Among items discussed were a sewer in the 13 and 14th street area near Madison street that is collapsing; the city’s “junk yard” and the Pennsylvania railroad crossings in Decatur. City engineer Ralph E. Roop submitted plans and specifications for a 12-inch water main on Elm street, between Line and 13th streets, that will be constructed in the coming months at an estimated cost erf $23,000. Mayor Gage explaned that this ; new main is very important as it ‘ services two industrial areas. He said the water pressure in the present main is not real low, but yet is not up to the city standard of 60 pounds. The money for the construction of the new main has been transferred and is ready for use, so the council authorized city attorney Robert S. Anderson to draw up bid notices for the main. Services Industries The new main will service the Bag Service and Krick-tyndall companies, an dthe city’s industrial urea west ot 13th St., where the Decatur Industries, Gilpin Co., and Duo-Marine are located. City attorney Anderson told the council that he has prepared bid notices for the fire truck chassis that the city wants to purchase on a lease-purchase basis, and that the bid notices will appear in the Deactur Daily Democrat March 7 and 14. The bids will be received on the fire truck chassis March 21 at 4 p. m. at city hall. The chassis will be purchased on a lease-purchse basis, and a large tank will be mounted on the rear of the truck for carryng an additional supply of water to rural fires. Sewer Problem Several persons attended the meeting to discuss the problem of a collapsing sewer in the area between Monroe and Madison streets, and 13th and 14th streets. A petition was submitted signed by Mrs. Josephne Baumgartner, Donald Stickler and Rchard B. Ogg, requestng the city construct a new sewer to replace the very ancient sewer that services the homes of the petitioners. According to those present the sewer is not servicing even nearly properly, and most of it is backing up in the backyard of Mrs. Baumgartner. - After the petition was submitted, . the council authorized city engineer Roop to draw up a preliminary survey on the proposed sewer to give

Lenten Meditation X (By Rev. Charles M. Hill, pastor First Christian Church) “The Strength of God” Isaiah 41:10 “—fear not, for I am with vou, be not dismayed for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” This text must be interpreted in light of the whole context of scrpiture, lest man misinterpret God’s promises to him. The words in this verse were uttered for the benefit of the nation of Israel. Israel was serving God in a most unusual way. The promise of strength and help was made to a nation set aside by God to perform a certain function in history. From this nation there was to rise a prophet known as Jesus, the savior of men. The lesson from this scripture is in keeping with the New Testament and with Jesus’ own words. The blessings of God are many in number and are for those who are playing a vital role in carrying out God’s will on earth. He helps those who come to Him in the right spirit. He rewards those who sacrifice willingly and freely for the good of the Church and its earthly mission. It is a dangerous presupposition to assume that God will Hess all men just because they are morally good or appear to live virtuous lives. It is dangerous because it weakens the church and the Christian witness. The church is the only body that has as its chief role, the salvation of man. It is the church which proclaims the Gospel, which declares Christ resurrected from the dead. Yes, God is with you, if you are with God.

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a clearer picture of what the city may do to clear up the problem. “Juta” Matter Mrs. William Huss, who resides on the corner of Monroe and Eighth streets, told the council that she “had got wind” that the alleged “junk” on the Eighth street tot was going to be moved down to the southeast corner of Monroe and Eighth, former site of the Heller Coal and Supply building. It was explained to her, however, that nothing could be done until something is moved onto that lot. Clark Smith attended the meeting and discussed with the council the possibility of the city constructing a street between the Harold Kirsch first and second additions, which would be 17th street, between Monroe street and Nuttman Ave. (U.S. 224). No action was taken on the matter. Mayor Gage informed the council that they should be thinking about the setting of salaries for city employes who are paid from the general fund and not the utilities. The setting ot these salaries for tho next tow: years must be done in March, and will thus have to be done at the next meeting, Tuesday, March 19. Chief of police James M. Borders told the council that the new 1963 police car has arrived and will be in service either the end erf this week of the first of next week. i John Jaberg Dies At Pennsylvania Home John Jaberg, 82, a native of Adams county, died Tuesday at his home in Pitcairn, Pa. He was born in this county April 16, 1880, a son of Samuel and Sophia Hildebrand-Jaberg, and had never married. Mr. Jaberg was a retired employe of the Pennsylvania railroad company. Surviving are two half-brothers, Daniel Jaberg of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Edward Jaberg of Decatur; and three half-sisters, Mrs. A. L. Scherry m Xenia, 0., Mrs. Wilfred McPeak of Bucyrus, 0., and Mrs, George Gerber of Magley. Final rites will be held at 1:30 p. m. Friday at the Zwick funeral home, the Rev. H. E. Settlage officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Reformed cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p. m. Thursday until time of the services. TWO SECTIONS