Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 31, Decatur, Adams County, 6 February 1964 — Page 4

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Our - Congrwftineit With interast growing by haps and bounds in the Congressional nominations this Spring, we decided it was about time that local people learned who their past Congressmen have been. There is no readily available history of the county with these statistics, so it took a search of several old records, including the election records in the clerk’s office, to determine our past representation. Edwin Ross Adair, our 21st Congressman, will have completed 14 years as Representative in Congress the end of this year. Only Albert H. Vestal, of the old eighth district, served us longer — 15 years. If Adair is elected again, to an eighth term, and serves it out, he wiH have served Adams county longer than any other Congressman. Vestal died in office April 1, 1932 —he had - been Republican whip of the House tor seven years. Ten of the 21 have been Democrats, nine have been Republicans, and two have been Whigs. But this doesn’t tell the whole story. The nine Republicans served 77 years ,and average of 8.5 years each, while the ten Democrats served 44 years, an average ot only 4.4 years each. One Whig served two terms, the other a single term. Adams county, formed in 1836, voted for Congressman in the 1837 election and helped elect James Rariden, a Whig to thp 25th Congress of the United States. The Wizard of Kinderhook, Martin Van Buren, began his single term as president that same year. Rariden received 93 votes to McCarty’s 32 that year, and M. Thompson received 55. At that time, Adams was one of 17 counties lumped in the fifth district; we had only seven districts at the time. At various times, Adams has been in the 4th, sth, Bth, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th districts. We have never elected a Congressman from Adams county, but have had several candidates, including John Tyndall from the old eighth. Wells county has had one congressman, Bluffton attorney Augustus Newton Martin, who served from March 4, 1889 - March 3, 1895. Our representatives have been: James Rariden, Whig, sth, March 4, 1837-March 3, 1841; Andrew Kennedy, Dem., sth, 10th, Mer. 4, 1841 - Mjr. 3 1847 ; William Rockhill, Dem., 10th, March 4, 1847 - Mar. 3, 1849; Andrew J. Harlan, Dem., 10th, Mar 4 1849Mar 3, 1851; Samuel Brenton, Whig-Free Soil, 10th, Mar. 4, 1851 - Mar. 3, 1853; Harlan again, Mar. 4, 1853Mar. 3, 1855; John U. Pettit, Rep., 11th, Mar. 4,1855 - Mar 3, 1861; John P. C. Shanks, Rep., 9th, Mar. 4, 1861 - Mar. 3, 1863; James F. McDowell, Dem., 9th, Mar. 5, 1863 - Mar. 3, 1865; Thomas N. Stillwell, Rep., 11th. Mar 4, 1865 - Mar. 3, 1867 ; John P. C. Shanks again, 11th, 9th, Mar. 4, 1867 - Mar. 3, 1875; Andrew H. Hamilton, Dem., 12th, Mar. 4, 1875 - Mar. 3,187S I, Walpole G. Colerick, Dem., 12th, Mar. 4, 1879 - Mar. 3, , 1881; George W. Steele, Rep, 11th, Jta. 4,1881 , Mar. 3 1889; Augustus N. Martin, Dem., 11th, Mar. 4, :Mar. 3, 1895; Charles L. Henry, Rep, Bth, Mar. 4, 1 1895 - Mar. 3, 1899; George W. Cromer, Rep, Bth Mar. 4 1899 - Mar. 3, 1907; John A. M. Adair, Dem, Bth, Mar 4, 1907 - Mar. 3, 1917; Albert H. Vestal, Rep, Bth, Mar. 4, 1917 - April 1, 1932 ; James I. Farley, Dem, i 4th, Mar, 4, 1933 - Jan. 3, 1939; George W. Gilhe, Rep, • 4th, Jan. 3, 1939 - Jan. 3, 1949 ; Edward H. Kruse, Jr, Jan. 3, 1949 - Jan. 3, 1951; Edwin R. Adair, Rep., 4th, ; Jan. 3,’ 1951 Editorial written by Ukk Heßei

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The School Reporter

MONMOITH HIGH By Kathy lewtoe Grade cards were passed out Thursday. This marked the end , of the first semester, and burning the midnight oil for semester tests With the new semester under way, we all vow to do better the last half of the year. — M. H. S. — ’* The honor roll for the past 6 weeks is as follows — Seniors — Kathy Buuck, Mary Burly, Andrea Kuck, Donna Retaking, Gloria Thieme; Juniors — John* Auer, Cindy Boerger, Maxine Balmahn, Judy Bultemier, Susann Buuck, Gary Erxleben, Nancy Krueckeberg*, Janelie Nyffeler, Connie Retaking, Leonard Rekeweg. Sandra Teeple, Sharon Witte; Sophomores — Don Bixler, LaDonna Braun, Duane Buuck, Shiela Caston, Kenneth Folk, Connie Fox, Helen Hockemeyer, Janice Miller*, Margaret Witte; Freshmen — Kayleen Aumann, William Bleeke, Angela Boerger. Susan Breiner, Brenda Crozier, Cynthia Fuelling, Duane Fuhrman. Rosella Koenmann*, David Matthews. Ron Rainking, Linda Sauer, Mary Lou Thieme; Bth Grade — Jerry Hakes*, Beverly Geyer, Ron Joumay, Kim Kruckeberg, Karen Kunkel; 7th Grade — Connie Durr*. Margaret Fritzinger, Geri Lewton. High Honor *. — M. H. S. — Saturday, January 25, several members of the music department participated in the NISBOVA vocal and piano contest held at Fort Wayne Central high school. The results of the contest are listed below. State Ist: Cindy Boerger, Nancy Fifer, Ron Habegger, Dianne Miller, Linda Geyer, and Sandra Teeple. Second ratings went to: Linda Geyer, ‘Rosmary Hirschy, Linda King, Rick Gerbers, Joyce Railing, Ann Kruetzman, Dianna King, Dianne Miller, Sandra Teeple, Pat Railing, Robbi Kunkel, Barb Lukehart, Marilyn Bieberstein, Leon Habegger, Dave Fleming, and Richard Bleeke. The following students received third place: Dianna King, Barb Lukehart, Joyce Railing, Nancy Fifer, Diane Anderson, Marlene Fritznger, and Brenda Crozier. — M. H. S. — Due to bad weather, the junior high and freshman games scheduled with Adams Central for January 31 were cancelled. The replay date for these games has been set for February 3, at 6:30. The teams also play against the Cuba, at the Berne gym, February 6. — M. H. S. •- Thursday, several seniors went to Fort Wayne with Mre. Schnepf to take aptitude tests at the Indiana state employment office. This test is to measure the general aptitude of people who are going into -the world of work. — M. H. S. — Friday night, the Eagles were handed another defeat as the Woodlan Warriors scored a 57-55 victory. The second team also lost to the Warriors. The score for thi sgame was 53-44. — M. H. S. - Saturday, members of the music department took part in the instrumental contest at Lakeside Junior high school in Fort Wayne. Those attending were: Beverly Kruetzman, Randy Roahrig, Mark Braun, Greg Luginbill, Bonnie Caston, Donna Strahm. Karen Kunkel, Mike Burger, Rick Adam, Farrel Habegger, Loan Habegger, Rick Gerbers, Dave Rice, Brenda Crozier, Ann Kruetzman, Robbi Kunkel, Eileen Fritzinger, Marlene Fritzinger, Brennen Miller, Ronald Girod, Bill Hildebrand, Don Scheumann. Jerry Hakes, Kenny Folk, Stan Fuhrman, Steve Hakes, Dean Singleton. Results of this contest will appear in next week’s column. — M. H. S. - February 7, the Monmouth Eagles go to the Huntington township gym to play against the Bear-

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cats. The results of this game will be given next week. Lots of luck! - M. H. S. - ADAMS CENTRAL HIGH By Jady Hirschy The Jets claimed their twelfth victory as they defeated the Monroeville Cubs by a score of 87 to 57. The Jet Juniors also won the preliminary game by a score of 44 to 25. Jets, we’re backing you al) the way! — A. C. H. S. — The Sunshine committees for the sweetheart banquet to be held March 20 are now very busy planning the decorations, as well as the program. I feel, as I suppose all Sunshine girls do, that this year’s banquet will be as beautiful and well planned as ever. — A. C. H. S. — — ; Last Tuesday, January 28, immediately after school, several high school students presented various numbers in a Sunshine talent program. Those participating in the program were as follows: Deanee Ayala, accompanied by John Giemer; Diana Hirschy, Carol Schwartz, Jane Kaehr, and Linda Conrad, a mixed clarinet quartet; Verna Adler, piona solo; Maris Moeschberger, vocal solo; mixed woodwind quartet; Sy donna Carnal, a monologue; Paul Ehrsam, a (trombone solo; Judy Hakes, piano solo; and Jane Kaehr, Kathy Michaels, and Judy Hirschy, vocal trio. The Sunshine society wishes to thank all these people. — A. C. H. S. — The Sunshine girl chosen as the sophomore “girl-of-the-month” is Marcene Gerber. We congratulate Marcene on her fine work in Sunshine. — AC. H. S. — Next Thursday night, February 13, Adams Central’s four bands will present the annual winter con-cert.-The concert is open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the bands perform. — A C. H. S. — r - .i CRESTVIEW HIGH By Terry BoUenbacher Jeff Thomas, a junior student at Crestview high, has received his award in the national contest sponsored by the James F. Lincoln arc welding foundation. His entry received a citation certificate, a sterling silver tie tack, and a $25 check. The project that won Jeff his award was a pedestal grinder which he made last year in farm shop. Congratulations, Jeff! — C. H. S. — The sophomore class had meeting last Tuesday to decide how they could make some more money to add to their treasury. After the selling of jello was voted down, the motion 'was made that lightbulbs or candy be sold. It has not been decided as to which of these two. will be

sold or wUn the sale will begin. All of the sophomore students were extremely happy when it was announced at the meeting that they would be able to order their class rings in May. - C. H. S. - Miss Viola Koenig, the Van Wert county borne demonstration agent, was the guest speaker at the F. H. A. meeting last week at which time she gave a very excellent talk on careers. Just what did you learn or accomplish today? If your answer is not much or nothing, why not do something about it now? Just as Miss Koenig told all of the F.H.A. members, each person is shaping his own career by what he is doing today. — C. H. S. — The Crestview F. F. A. held its monthly meeting last Wednesday night with forty-two members present. The chapter public speaking contest was held at this time with Mr. Reed, vocational agriculture teacher, and Mr. Endsley, English teacher, acting as judges. Each of the following boys received cash awards for speeches; first, Phil Campbell; second, Larry Jones; third. Bob Dunlap; fourth, Dennis Cox, and fifth. Bob Wallis. Congratulations! — C. H. S. — Anyone wishing to purchase a “1964 Cavalier” may do so this week by giving their order to any of the following annual staff members; Linda Nofer, Carolyn Pierce, Sue Oechsle, Peggy Ferguson, Ruth Mathews, or Shirley Bauer. The price of the annuals are $3 and orders will betaken until February f« — C. H. S. — DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Patty Schurger Ur, -I’m a newcomer at this job! However, I'll do my best to keep you posted on the activities of D. C. H. S. for the next semester. — D. C. H. S. — The members of the Adams county junior heart association met in the auditorium Wednesday. Mrs. Joseph Kitson, the board sponsor, introduced the speaker, A. L.’ Wentworth, of Fort Wayne. He told the group about science grants that they can obtain through their membership in this i organization. His talk also included suggestions of activities , which the league could partici- ' pate, the proceeds of which will be donated towards the heart drive. — D. C. H. S. — i After the defeat last Friday at Convoy, the Commodores’ standing is twelve wins and five losses. We hope the break in our winning streak is only a temporary one. We are going to try all the harder to become the victors at Fremont on Friday and at ■ Berne on Saturday. 1 — D. C. H. S. — Members of the student council say “thank you” to Brenda Meyer, Patricia Mcßride, Teresa Kiernan, and Anita Schirack for typing stencils and duplicating copies for its various activities. These girls are always willing to come on free days, if necessary, to do any duplicating that must be done. We appreciate it, girls. If you want a job well done, the girls will do it, , — D. C. H. S. — The Decatur Catholic Hotshots had a victory over the Fort Wayne Rifle club on Thursday. We hope these boys will keep up their good work. — D. C. H. S. — The juniors in Sister Amadea’s English class were busy reading their classics over the weekend. They were due on Tuesday of this week. Each student will have to t take a test on bis book on Tuesday. — D. C. H. S. — The students remembered Father Ueber on the fifteenth anniversary of his ordination January 31, by offering him a spirit- . ual bouquet. We thank him for all the work that be has done for us during his years at D. C. H. S. — D. C. H. S. — New officers for the students library guild were elected during the past week. Sandra Mendez was chosen president; Peggy Mcßride, secretary; Bonita Alberding, treasurer. Mary Lou Rickord, senior, finishes the year as vice president in recognition of the services she has given to the library during the four years of high school. We thank the outgoing offcers for all they did in the library. Their work is appreciated. — D. C. H. S. — DECATUR HIGH By Marilyn Knudsen From Geneva comes two more new students to D. H. S. Dianne and Dorwin Hendricks have started the second semester of this year as a sophomore and a freshman, respectively. —t). H. S. - Steve Hazelwood broke the wrestling pin record of D. H. S. last week by accomplishing it in

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO., INC. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Mail Dick D. Heller, Jr. President John G. Heller Vice President Chas. E. Holthouse Secretary-Treasurer _ PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, February 8, 1964, is the 54th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America as a program for all boys, and WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America has affected the lives of 37,500,000 boys and men, and now has an active enrollment of more than 5,410,000, of whom 1,500 are active locally, and WHEREAS, The Scouting movement observes this anniversary under the theme, “Strengthen America—Scouting Can Make the Difference,” and WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America, a great force for the training of American youth in character values, citizenship skills, and physical fitness, will hold its Sixth National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on July 17 to 23; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That I, Carl D. Gerber, Mayor of the city of Decatur in the state of Indiana, do hereby proclaim the week of February 7 to 13 as Boy Scout Week. I do urge our citizens to recognize the patriotic service being performed for our community by volunteer Scout leaders; to express their oppreciation to the religious bodies, school organizations veterans associations, fraternal groups, and service clubs who sponsor our Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Explorer units, and help the City of Decatur, Indiana, to be represented adequately at the great national Scout jamboree this summer. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name officially and caused, the seal of the city of Decatur, Ind., to be affixed, this 4th day of February, 1964. (SEAL) Carl D - Gerber, Mayor

29 seconds. Formerly the record had been held by Gary Myers, who had wrested it from the laurels of Steve by pinning an opponent earlier this year in 36 seconds, bettering Steve’s last year’s record. — D. H. S. — At the pep rally, Friday, before the weekend’s two games, Mr. McColly, the basketball coach, roused the enthusiasm of the school. Matching Decatur’s schedule against those of the other county teams, he announced that, with the experienced gained from the more polished competition, the chances for the sectional championship increase with each game, it was certainly a disgruntled Ossian team that went home Saturday night, after being handed one of the fiercest fights in their 15-1 season. — D. H. S. — Last Saturday several members of the band competed in the instrumental division of the NISBOVA contest in Fort Wayne. Those achieving the superior, or first, rating were Margaret Kocher. flute; Tim Singleton, baritone; Barbara Houk, saxaphone; a flute trio of Margaret Kocher. John Beeler, and Susan Ellis; a clarinet trio of Margaret Cook, Edward Cravens, and Pat Collins; a clarinet duet of Julie Meeks and Karen Noll; and a saxaphone quintet of Pat Collins, Barbara Houk, Alan Zerkel, Rick Doty, and Tom Whitaker. Excellent was the rating according to Margaret Cook, clarinet; Lisa Brandyberry, clarinet; and Alan Zerkel, saxaphone. Edward Cravens was. rated as good. — D. H. S. — Although the last match o‘s the season was lost to a formidable foe, the Decatur wrestling team nonetheless has a record to point to with pride. With a season of winning ten matches and losing only three, the grapplers will go to Marion next Saturday to take part in the sectional. . —D.H. S. — Phil Hess, a member of the freshman class, is hospitalized with injuries to his back. Not only the freshmen, but the who 1 e school, wish him a speedy recovery. — D. H. S. — Last week, Mr.- Smith- attended a social studies conference, at

Huntington College, where he was able to exchange ideas with leading educators in the field and with other teachers of the area. — D. H. S. — Announcing a scholarship for Richard Doty, Valparaiso University cited the senior for his scholastic achievement. At Valparaiso, Rick intends to major in math. — D. H. S. — Margaret Cook, who plays the clarinet, was chosen as a member of the all-state band for the year 1964. The choice was based on Margaret’s previous experience as first chair clarinetist in the school bands for which she has played the past six years.

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