Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 297, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1963 — Page 10

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Chopping; at Our Rights 6 t The Decatur city council passed on first reading an ordinance of far-reaching consequences Tuesday B night — an ordinance that should be carefully read and understood by every citizen of Decatur before it is finally enacted.The ordinance absolutely forbids any person, firm or corporation from placing any object, etc., on the public sidewalks of Decatur. Now, on the surface, this sounds very fine. It would undoubtedly stop some of the excesses that irritate those who walk uptown — displays objects, etc., on the sidewalks. . But the ordinance is all-inclusive. It covers every bicycle, every trash can, every shovel, every shopping cart, every sign **— even the parking meters, which grace our sidewalks. Proponents of the ordinance point out that the sidewalks are public thoroughfares. This is only partly true at the present time. For example — who builds, maintains, and cleans the sidewalks? The property owner, not the city — at the present time. Under our present system, if you are walking uptown, and fall in front of a store, you sue the store owner. He is liable for the maintenance Os his sidewalk. , > But what will be the effect of this law? If the city is assuming ABSOLUTE jurisdiction over the sidewalk, won’t the city be liable for its maintenance, for shoveling it clear of snow, for keeping objects off the sidewalk ? This will be a very expensive change — one that could well imperil any litigation for damages. Who would be liable, if the city assumes the jurisdiction for the sidewalks? Can you then sue the property owner, who can’t legally even place a shovel on the walks? And since the ordinance is so inclusive as to make the “placing” of snow on the sidewalk a criminal offense, how will the city enforce its ordinance against God and nature? Since it cannot, it would have to remove the object placed on the sidewalk-i.e., the snow. A good law, that would merely prevent the 7 excesses of immoderate display, seems to be very hard to draw up in terms that would be enforceable. An unenforceable law would be a bad law — it would increase disrespect for law in general by providing another example of unenforceable stat-ute-making. ’ At present, if a sidewalk display is a nuisance, any citizen has recourse to civil law, and the judge can decide whether the object is, or is not, a public nuisance. Under the proposed law, the judge would have no legal way to approve any object on the sidewalk. Where are bicycle riders to park their bicycles? It would be illegal to place a parking rack on the sidewalk — and it would certainly be exceedingly dangerous to place it in the streets. We sincerely feel that the merchants should be asked to regulate this matter through their retail association, in cooperation with the chief of police and fire marshal, rather than through a new city - ordinance on the matter. We don’t outlaw automobiles because some people speed or drive dangerously — there seems to be little reason and great danger attached to completely clearing our public sidewalks, and placing the responsibility for maintenance in the hands of the police, rather than in the hands of the responsible property owners. Editorial written by Dick Heller

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The School Reporter

DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Joan Gase The National Honor Society la sponsoring a skating party Thursday, December 19 from 7 until 10 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from any member of the N. H. S. Everyone is welcome. — D. C. H. S. — Our Lady’s Sodality held a meeting Thursday, December It. The highlight of the evening was a panel on secularism. Sodalists presenting their views on secularism were: Jim Becker, Patty La Fontaine, Steve Colchin, Tom Foos, Dan Hess, Fred Schurger, and Terry Myers. — D. C. H. S. — Last Wednesday the grade school welcomed Sister Mary Helen, P. H. J. C. and Sister M. Viola, 0. S. 8., members of the board of reading consultants in the Chicago archdiocese. The sisters gave demonstrations of the multi-level reading program to the grades. The purpose of this program is to treat each child as an individual by permitting him to progress at his own speed. — D. C. H. S. — The drive for canned goods, sponsored by Our Lady’s Sodality, is now in progress. The food brought in during this drive will be distributed to the needy families of our parish. Bring what you can and help make this drive a big success. — D. C. H. S. — The National Honor Society held a meeting December 11. The problem of keeping order in the study halls was discussed. Honor study halls were set up with members of the society placed in charge of the respective periods. - D. C. H. S. — The Commodores were victorious last Friday evening. They defeated the Alumni team, 72-58, bringing their record to three wins and three defeats. The second team bqwed to the Alumni, 30-45. — D. C. H. S. - The Commodores meet the Ramblers of Huntington Catholic Wednesday, December 18. The game will be played at the Decatur gym. — D. C. H. S. — The student council is sponsoring a Christmas party this Friday afternoon. Cookies and pop will be served and Christmas carols will be sung. “- P- C H g _ Thursday and Friday, December 26 and 27. the holiday tourney will be held at the Decatur gym. the first game begins at 7 p.m.and the second game begins at 8:15 p.m. Gray, Geneva, Madison Township and Decatur Catholic will participate. Price of tickets is: Season $1.50, single session sl. . — D. C. H. S. -

The junior class rings have arrived just in time for Christmas. . Juniors can be seen everywhere showing off their rings. - D. C. H. S. — Pep club membership cards will be sold in room 4 every night after school this week. Everyone should be members of the club, so purchase your membership cards. —D.C.H. S. — ' DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL By Marilyn Knudsen i John Custer, in the culmination of his American Legion speech activities, was judged to have only three speech-makers ’as his betters in the state of Indiana. For this distinction, John was awarded a four year scholarship -to Indiana University and a trophy. * - D. H. S. — Routing the Central Catholic team by 54-0, December 12, the Decatur wrestlers preserved their unbeaten record for this season. This was the fifth straight win. Six members of the squad are yet unbeaten: Dave Adami, Alan Kalver, Sam Baumann, Steve Hazelwood, Gary Myers, and Deane Lehman. — D. H.'S. - , ’ Looking forward to future wrestling teams, the outlook* is bright as the reserve squad is also undefeated. They have beaten Noblesville and Fort Wayne. Centra! Catholic. - D. H. S. - Because of the Illness of Steye Hazelwood. Larry Reinking substituted ias narrator for the annual Christmas program Featuring tableaux of Christmas, a neb" solos by band and dhqir members. ' this program Jave many Decatur people a vision of the

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true Christmas spirit last Sunday. - p. H. S. — Last Monday the faculty enjoyed a delicious steftk dinner prepared by the cafeteria staff as part of the annual Christmas festivities. - D. H. S. - Mrs. Grabill, the school nurse, administered tests for tuberculosis to the freshman and senior classes Monday. For those who forgot permission cards or were absent, Mrs. Grabill will return Thursday when she reads the results. y - D. H. S. - Working diligently, as usual, the Jacket Journal staff is making its deadlines for the December 20 issue. In this issue, there will be two innovations for the season, colored print and jfaotographs which have been chosen by the editor, Katy Weidler. - D. H. S. — Adams central high / By July Hirachy

Adams Central’s music department held its Christmas concert at the regular P. T. A*.- meeting Monday evening. The concert, which was a program of choral music, featured the voices of the junior high chorus, the sixth grade chorus, and the high school chorus. — A. C. H. S. — The Jets met their match as they met the Ossian Bears. The Bears were victorious over the Jets by a score of 60 to 57. Ossian’s second team also claimed victory over our second team by a score of 41 to 37. This game was played Friday night, December 13, our unlucky day. — A. C. H. S. — The Jets blasted their way to victory, however, the following evening. Saturday night Adams Central* made'64 points to Wood- ~ lan’s 60. The Jets seconds were beaten in an overtime by a score of 41 to 39. The fans at the Woodlan ball game were entertained at halftime by the Woodlan band. We wish to thank and commend them for their fine performance. ' — A. C. H. S. — Adams Central’s Sunshine Society held its annual Christmas party Tuesday night. The girls, • heavily clothed,, went Christmas caroling. Upon returning to the .x school Jhey enjoyed games and refreshments. The girls wish to thank the committees and the sponsors for the good time enjoyed by all. - A. C. Q. S. - The two plays; “A Hillbilly Christmas Carol’,’ and “A 11 is Calm,” held their dress rehearsal Wednesday evening. Whether things went smoothly or not is for the directors to decide! These will be given in the school assembly Friday. - A. C. H. S. - . J

CRESTVIEW HIGH By Terry Bellenbacher Tuesday of this week, group pictures were taken at the high school of various classes, school organizations a n»d of the music department for the 1964 “Cavalief”, on which the annual staff is now working. — C.H.B. — Shhhhhhhh! Yes, last Friday o 0 Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee 0 ■ 0 Q. Our son and his girl friend will soon announce tjieir engagement. The girl’s parents cannot afford to give an announcement party, and we are wondering if wc could properly give an announcement party. in our home? A, No. You may give a CELEBRATION party, but the announcement must be made by the girl’s parents, and they can do this very well through the local newspapers. Q. When hori d’oeuvres arc served on picks, should they'TSe" eaten from the pick, or removed and eaten with the fingers? A. You should use the pick for conveying the morsel to ydur mouth. Q. Is it correct to wear earrings at any fime, or should they be reserved only for certain occasions? "■ »— A Small earrings can be worn at any time. But the long, dangling types are the best worn onlv

was observed as “hush day” at Crestview. The cheerleaders requested that Mr. Snell, our superintendent, declare Friday, December 13, as hush day. Since the Knights have had a slight amount of bad luck this season the students were urged to whisper all day and save their vioces for the basketball game Friday night, so they could give more encourage ment to our ball players. After their defeat by Lincolnview last Friday night, the Knights now have a record of seven defeats

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and one victory. — C.H.B. — Last Sunday the high school band presented their “Winter Band Concert” in the afternoon. The band, which consists of 73 pieces, played many beautiful numbers and did a fine job on each of them. — C.H.S. — At the ■Y-’l'een meeting December 11, the members decided to have their Christmas party December 18, and to go Christmas caroling before the meeting.

They also decided to take an offering at the school Christmas program December 20, and send it to the “Penny-Pitch” which is sponsored by WOWO. - C.K.S. - The Senior Y-Teens held their December meeting December 10. The members went to many of the houses around the school Christmas caroling. After returning from caroling, a short business meeting was held, at which time the snow ball dance which is held at the Y.W.C.A.

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annually was discussed. All of the girls then enjoyed a "goofy” gift exchange which consisted of simple, inexpensive gifts. — C.H.S. — Wednesday, December 11, the Crestview F. F. A. parliamentary procedure team won a gold rating at the bi-county parliamentary procedure epntest which was held at the Marsh foundation auditorium in Van Wert. >■ - C.H.S. — (Continued to Page Four-A)