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Temperatures High yesterday, low today 62-36 High and low year ago 60-'40 2 p. m. (unofficial) 70 Precipitation this month 1.07 Precipitation this year 14.34 BEATRICE DAILY SUN Weather Fair tonight; lows 33-44. Thursday; highs in 70s. "If You Didn't See It In The Sun tt Didn't Happen" Member of the Associated Prcsi NO.

54 BEATRICE, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 19, 1955 6c Per Copy NO, 89 MENNONITE INDIAN Heap of Birds, Cheyenne Indian from Thomas, grectedvWalter Fire, Arapahoe, from Canton, yesterday at the beginning or the 3-day Mennonite Western District Conference being held in Beatrice. Mrs. Fire was also in city, though not photographed. Both Mr. Heap of Birds and Mr.

Fire arc first-generation converts, having become Christians more than 40 years ago. John Heap of Fire an ordained Mennonite evangelist; Walter Fire is layman leader of the Canton church. The Mennonites undertook their missionary work-in Oklahoma 70 years ago. (Sun Photo). 400 Mennonites are meeting here More than 400 Mennonites of theO Western District Conference opcn- their annual three-day session 'this morning, in the city auditorium.

They represent 66 congregations in Nebraska, Kansas and'Oklaho- ma, the which 'comprise the western district. Business sessions this morning followed a day of preliminary, inspirational, meetings Tuesday, in which ministers, and representatives of women's mission groups Men's Brotherhoods met separately. These meetings were at the Beatrice and First (rural) Mennonite Churches, and at the YWCA, where the Men's Brotherhood had a dinner meeting last night. Rebirth of Evangelism Principal speaker at the "ministers' session Tuesday was Rev. Andrew R.

Shelly, public relations director of the Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Chicago. He spoke of the renewed emphasis on evangelism, within the Mennonite Church. Born of an evangelistic fervor, the Mennonite Church in the United States put less emphasis on ovalgelism. in later years. there is a strong evangelistic rebirth within the church.

Rev. Shelly said, born of a decade of unrest. Stress on Witness "Witness in normal for every Christian," he declared. "Evangelism is a quality of life. The good life, alone, is not enough.

The Christian must bear witness to his convictions." He drew tho parallel between mission work and evangelism, which is nothing more than mission work very close to home. Rev. Shelly was greeted here by a former member of one of his past congregations. Ho is Rev. R.alph Weber of Beatrice Mennonite, who was a member of Rev.

Shelly's congregation in Kitchener, Ontario, for nine years, The opening conference sermon this morning was by Rev. Arnold Epp. Newton, conference president. Tickets at door for Co. Wildlife feed "There will bo tickets available at the door Lloyd Oborlo.

president of the Gage County Fish and Wildlife said this morn- ins. Tho Gage County group is sponsoring a ham-shrimp feed at the VFW Club this evening starting at p. m. "The feed, and program following, is open to the public. Bring your wife- and enjoy an evening at iho Presideijl Oberlc said.

More than 150 arc expected for the meal and program. The program will include talks by Louis Findies, head of the Pawnee County sportsman group; and Bill Harder of Lincoln, well known sportsman and big game hunter. Harder will also show films of a recent hunt. Leigh Coffin, local post-master, will be master ceremonies. Frank Marschman of Daykin dies Monday iTlic Sun's Own SrrvU'i') DAYKIN Frank Marschman, 85, of Daykin died Monday in a Fairbury hospital.

A retired farmer, he had lived in this community since 1904. Surviving urn a son. of Powell; throe daughters, Mrs. Henry Spilkor. DcWilt, H.

W. P'ippcr, DeWil, Mrs. Ervin Niev- erkline. Daykin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.

m. Friday at the Lutheran Church of Daykin. Rov. Schrocdor will oftk'iate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Traum Funeral Home is in charge.

Kathryn Leseberg is IOOF junior warden Kathryn Leseberg, Beatrice, was elected grand junior warden of the IOOF Grand Ladies' Encampment Auxiliary today in- Lincoln. The meeting, held in conjunction with the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge and associated bodies, will continue Wednesday. Grand Matriarch elected was Minnie Hoyt, Lincoln. Other officers include Mary Hawldngs, Sidney, grand senior warden; Feme Nelsen, Tekamah, grand high priestess; Allie Estes, Lincoln, the grand scribe; and Rubye Williams, Wauneta, grand treasurer. Hubert Nichols, Norfolk, is now grand patriarch of the Grand Encampment; John Nelsen, Tekamah, grand senior warden; Zenas Decker, Palisade, grand high priest Elwyn Reeves, Central City, Grand Junior Warden; Charles Harden, Omaha, grand scribe; Carl O.

G. Jensen, Superior, grand treasurer; and William F. Hawkins, Sidney, grand representative. Speaking at a public reception Tuesday night, Teilic F. Aston, Sherman, immediate past sovereign 'grand master of the IOOF, said this is the year for community interests in 'Odd Fellows work, with emphasis on youth work.

Gage Feeders set 4-H, FFA auction The Gage County Feeders Assn. will auction off about: 60 head of Angus and Hereford calves Thursday night, to Gago County 4-H and FFA members, in a program to improve ihc quality of feeder cattle youngstoivi are raising in the county. The sale will bo at 7:30 Thursday evening, at the fairgrounds. The calves were purchased by Iho association at Thedford, in the sandhills ranch country, "Many of those calves probably will bo showing up at the Gage County Frfir in the junior division next year," said Jc.ss Benson, sec- rotary of the association. If tho program works out successfully, the association may continue it in future years, Benson added.

Wymore, Blue Springs view on school plan 'Opinion Poll' on the proposed school merger Number One topic of discussion in- Wymore and Blue Springs is the proposed merger of the present Wymore and Blue Springs school districts. A specific proposal, recently discussed by the school boards of those two districts, to have all high school students in a merged district: use present High facilities. The Blue Springs building would be used as a grade school, and some youngsters from Wymore would be transported there for classes. When the matter came to a vote, any merger was rejected by the Blue Springs school board. A Daily Sun reporter, making a poll this week, found opinions on botii sides, with stronger favor for Ihc merger in Wymore, 'and a majority of opinion in Blue Springs very dubious.

The question was asked each: "What do you think about the possibility of Blue Springs and Wymore schools getting together?" Likes Small Classes A Blue Springs housewife with a child in school replied, "The only way that they should change it would be to leave the first six grades in their own schools and then combine the" 7th through 12th and bring Wymore's 7th, 8th, and 9th here. By that time the kids be grown up and accepted as one. I think the individual student gets special attention in a smaller classroom." "The kids don't have much chance for an education here," said a Blue Springs business woman who has no children in school at the present time. "Seems as though Wymore and Blue Springs have hard feelings. I don't know what putting the schools together would do to taxes; I suppose' it would make the taxes cheaper.

I believe most of the Blue Springs children are against going to Wymore schools." A reiirecl farmer in Blue Springs, when asked about their "getting together," said, "I don't: think they ever will. Why should they? There is no advantage to it. How would they get the children to Wymore? It's too close. You couldn't run a bus here. Would have to send the children to Beatrice.

It's against the law to run a bus line that is less than miles between here and Wymore. A Blue Springs mail carrier thought that everyone is belter off the way things are. Favors Change "I think it would be best for both if they did get together," answered another Blue Springs of a baby. "They have had a fight for I don't know how many years about whether they should do it or not and which is best. Blue Springs doesn't have much possibilities for the kids; they just have their subjects and that is all." Another Blue Springs housewife, who lias no children in school now, believes that a smaller school is "more socially democratic.

If you (Continued on Page 2. Col. 8) Elected trustee of society for crippled Dr. William Staerkel. superintendent of Beatrice schools, was elected to a threes year term on tho Nebraska Society for Crippled Children board of trustees, at the Society's recent meeting in Omaha.

Mrs. J. Michael Loftus of Cortland was among those attending the annual meeting. Columbus industry leader on panel Thursday night Tho "secret" of the tremendous post-war industrial development in Columbus, will be revealed here tomorrow night, at the Chamber of Commerce "Industrial Development" dinner al the Country Club. One of flic members of the three- man panel will be J.

O. Peek, one of Columbus' leaders in promoting industrial development. Mr. Pock is chairman of the board of Central National Bank and a trustee of tho Nebraska Resources Division, which promotes industrial development for tho state. He is chairman of the Columbus Chamber industrial committee, and a director of Industries, the Columbus group which corresponds to tho Beatrice Development Corp.

Mr. Pock has long been a leader in banking circles, He is a past president ot the Nebraska Hankers past executive council chairman of that organization, a past regional vice chairman of the American Bankers He is also a director of Becton, Dickinson and one of the new industrial firms in Columbus, a director of the Nebraska Citizens Council, and a trustee of the Columbus YMCA. Other members of the panel will be Sidney R. Bradley of the Nebraska Division of Resources, and George Schaefcr, president of the Beatrice Development Corp. Dry air, warmer temperatures set for Neb.

Thms. Associated Dry air and somewhat warmer temperatures make up. Nebraska's weather outlook at least through Thursday. Tlie Weather Bureau said littlo change from present conditions could be expected. Winds are expected to be mostly southerly or soulwcslcrly, bringing in the warmer readings.

readings probably will continue cool. 3,800 fans view circus 'Standing room' crowd packs City Auditorium at nite Approximately 3,800 circus fans under the "big top" city auditorium Tuesday afternoon and evening to laugh with and applaud Clyde Bros, circus performers. Despite football weather outside Beatricians went indoors for their entertainment with loads of pink candy, popcorn and soda pop. Capacity Crowd Gene Hohbein, chairman of the Lions Club sponsored event, estimated that a capacity crowd of 1,800 turned out for the matinee. Coupled with this was a standing room-only audience of approximat- fy 2,000 for the evening performance.

The "brass band" consisting of an organ -wild snare drum paced the precision performances with clock like accuracy. Starting promptly at 8 p. m. for its second performance, the circus got underway with the Zoppo Troupe of ladder performers. Their ladders balanced adroitly on the circus floor, the Zoppo Troupe scrambled up and down with breath taking ease and daring.

This was but the beginning. Other acts, all filled with awe, kept the atmosphere tense with human anticipation of disaster that never came. Balanced Aloft Aerial performers balanced themselves aloft, formed human pyramids and hung precariously from lengths of arms and legs that appeared out of nowhere. acts, cus spotlight. For example, there were the elephants, lumbering in body and appearance but dancing and performing with the same nimbleness of their human partners.

Dogs and horses, man's best friends in any language, were especially so in talk of the circus tongue. Smooth Precision From military performances to showing their pacing skills, the horses exhibited smooth precision. A human interest ao.t centered around the Hoffman jugglers. Spinning plates atop polos, the Hoffman team broke only two pieces of china ware before all were twirling simultaneously. There were other acts plenty of them.

But one little boy, about five, summed up the circus neatly when he said: "The clowns I liked them best of all." Weaver asks farm cutback on equipment Congressman says government could make up the cost LINCOLN Rep. Phil Weaver Neb) proposed Wednesday a government enforced cutback on the cost to the farmer of the items lie needs foV farming operations, with the federal government making up the cost difference. In a telegram to Agriculture Secretary Benson, the First District Nebraska Congressman said he is "fully aware of the complexities of such a proposal." But he said he had "confidence that the Department of Agriculture can handle administrative details to provide credits and payments to the retail merchant as compensation for items he would sell 1o farmers below regular established prices. Gap Grows "The growing gap between what the farmer is paid for his products and what he is required to pay for items used to produce crops and to operate a farm has created a crucial financial disadvantage to him," Rep. Weaver wrote.

Most suggestions for improving Hhe agricultural economy heretofore have involved increasing the farmer's income by raising the level of prices on the commodities he sells. Rep. plan would lower the cost of what he buys. The telegram, copies of which were released here while Rep. Weaver was visiting the Franklin, community, said visits with farmers in his district have confirmed his view that the federal government "must take immediate steps to strengthen and bolster the sagging economic position of the farmers." Urjfes Visit The wire also urged secretary Benson to spend two or three days with the Congressman in his district, making personal visits with actual farmers to obtain first hand reports of their problems.

Rep. Weaver said his proposed "temporary and emergency program" would have the administration "establish maximum prices and-or price controls on essential items for farming operations pegged at a previous date when the -was- reasonably favorable to the farmer and reflected a fair dollar exchange," 0. Peck Fall program is underway in Beatrice Following a "kick-off" rally early in the month the Y.M.C.A. Boys' fall and winter program is well under svay, and, enthusiastic-ally attended. Each age group has gym sessions followed by recreational swims on the following schedule: Prep boys, 8 and 0 years, gym on Tuesday and Thursday at 4.15 follosved by recreational swims; cadet boys, 10 and 11 year, gym on Monday and Wednesday at 4:15 followed by recreational swims; Jr- boys Till and 8th grade, gym on Monday at GuiO followed by a swim, gym only on Tuesday at 6:30 and gym on Saturday at 1:00 followed by a swim; Sr-Y boys, 9th through r.Mh grades, gym on Monday at Thursday at 6:30 and Saturday at 2:00 followed by swims.

Swimming insli uction classes meet on Saturday morning, beginners and minnows at 9:30 and advanced swimrnfTs at 10:15. Swimming team practices arc held on Tuesdays 6:30 for the prep team and on Thursdays for the cadol and teams. The samp room is open after school-for-aII boys and in the evening for Jr-Ili and Sr-Ili boys, except Thursday evening when it is open only to Senior high girls and young adults. Family swim night is scheduled for Friday night from 7:00 to 8:30, except when there are high school football games here or Y.M.C.A. special events.

A handicraft class for boys will meet on Friday afternoons starting on November 4ih. Club group meetings for Gra-Y. Jr-Hi-Y and Sr-Hi-Y clubs arc at the convenience of the groups and their leaders. Special interest group.s will be formed as the desire is shown for such groups. 16 BHS students to attend debate meet Sixteen Beatrice Senior High School debate students plan to attend a speech and debate snypo- sium at the University of Nebraska Saturday, Oct.

22. Those who expect to make the trip with Instructor John Lux include: Pauline Allen; Linda Loth; Suzanne Maxwell; Steve Gage; Terry Scharton; Johnny Williams; Paul Henderson; Sue Hubka, Judy Lang; Gail Chrislcnson; DeLoris Fulton; Judy Kyle; Lovelle Walker; and Fred Besides hearing outstanding speakers, the Beatrice students, themselves, will take place in two informal discussion periods on three questions: 1. What should be the goals of an educational policy designed to increase educational opportunity beyond high school? 2. What problems do we face in attempting to increase educational opportunities beyond high school? 3. What types of educational policy might best increase educational opportunities beyond high schools? The national highschool tournament proposition will be selected in about two months and shall center on these discussion themes.

This is the first year in a' decade that Beatrice has offered debate work in it.s highschool. 220 freshmen win NU scholarships Tsvo hundred twenty freshmen attending the University of Nebraska have received a University Freshman Scholarship, valued at $100 in exemption of tuition, the university announced today. Tho scholarships are awarded on iho basis of a competitive examination given students who rank in the upper quarter scholastically of their high schools. Among the scholarship winners arc Larry A. Baker, Helen J.

Beat, Cherry) L. Blakcway, Ronald G. Maiwald, Susan E. Rhodes, Beat- Kenneth J. Dcanna M.

Brier, E. Wright, Lewis- Hays, Fairbury; Donald R. Herman, Wilber; Francos A. Jensen. Pawnee City; Dan .1.

Virginia; Raymond M. Criiton, Robert McCoy, Tecum- -r1i; and Richard E. Roells, Dii- MICHENER WEDS CHICAGO Best-selling Author James Miohencr. whoso writings often deal with the need foi better under.standing between East and West, will marry a Japanese- American girl Sunday. rice; Dennis L.

Jones, Wymore; DcWitt; Harold ton; Vivian M. Value Days- Thurs. Fri. Sat. Oct.

20-21-22 TEEN-AGER 17-year-old Omaha youth was killed and a companion is in serious condition at a Beatrice hospital, after the stolon car SCTH above, failed to make the curve eight miles south of Beatrice on US 77 Highway about 5:30 this morning. Authorities are still searching for a third son believed to have been in the car. (Sun Photo). Robber is killed in getaway car crash A stolen car, a robbery and speeding getaway car here early this morning resulted in the death of a 17-year-old Omaha youth, and the serious injury to another. The authorities are seeking a third youth, believed possibly involved.

Killed when the speeding getaway car went off the curve on US 77 highway eight miles south of Beatrice, was Maurice N. Green, 17, Omaha. In a local hospital with serious injuries is Thomas Elwood Casey, about 16, also believed to be from Omaha. Search for 3rd Man Authorities are still searching for a man or youth whose last name is Coniglo. A birth certificate bearing that name was found in the wrecked stolen vehicle.

The accident came shortly after the hold-up of the- Dixie Cream Donut Shop, 415 Court about. 5:15 this morning. The fobbery followed by the theft in Crete of the car used -in the getaway. Shortly after 5 o'clock this morning Miss Marian Hadley, 202 West Hoyt was rolling dough in the doughnut shop when a young man entered. Loot.

Only He stood by the door, a gun In one hand, a chisel in the other. "I know what you want," Miss Hadley said, The man went to the cash register and took about $5 in change. "Is there any more money?" he demanded. "Absolutely none," Miss "Hartley replied. The young man then ran to 1he door and hurried east on Court Street.

From his clothing, Miss Hadley later identified him as Green, the youth who died in the accident, Miss Hadley immediately notified police, and Sgt. Preston Bryant and Officer Gene Marchand arrived. Find Wrefkod Ciir Sheriff E. G. Ned Maxwell and Deputies Henry Hawe and Fred Sleinkamp started a search for the robber.

While driving sjoulh on US 77, Maxwell came upon the wrecked car. Miss Hadley told The Sun she had noticed the young men and tho car earlier, but had thought nothing of it. Earlier, three young men tried to hock a spare tire and wheel at a local filling station. They were unable to make the Shortly thereafter tho shop was robbed, leading to the suspicion that the same persons may have boon involved. Sheriff Maxwell took a knife and gun to the doughnut shop for identification, bul Miss Hadley could not identify either.

She pointed oul it was a chisel, not a knife, that the robber carried. Identifies Clothing Later iii the morning tho sheriff showed Miss Hadley a pin id FACED ARMED Marian Hadey stands cash register at Dixie Cream Donut shop shortly after an armed bandit had taken $5 in change. know what you she said as', she faced the.youthful bandit. (Sun Photo). and overalls that were worn the youth who was killed in the accident.

She these as the same worn by the youth who confronted her with a gun. Sheriff John Tesar, Wilber, told The Sun that the 1951 Oldsmobilc, belonging to Gabriel Gunther, had been stolen in Crete. A Burlington employe, Gunther had parked his car about 11:30 last night, taking Hid keys with him, He discovered it was missing at 6 o'clock this morning. Tbejihysician treating Casey. Iho young man injured in the accident, described his condition as serious, and said that ho has boon unconscious part of the morning.

He is being treated for shock and laccr; ations. There were no obvious fractures, tho doctor said, although there will bo further X-ray study. The car knocked over 'guard posts on tho curve, and came to rest, standing on its four wheels, off the shoulder, about of the way around the curve. Upon hearing this morning of shirt i the robbery and the accident, and knowing whether not the School construction pace is faster with column delivery third boy was armed or desperate, County Superintendent "of 'Schools Lester H. Reid drove 'to the schools nearest -the''-scene of the accident.

As a precaution enlisted the aid of farm men to act as guards through out-the-day nt District 77, 2 Vi miles south the accident 23, one mile west. Upon returning to Beatrice about noon, Reid said no stranger had been noticed in that New spurt for city Community Chest Telephone calls by Community Chest campaign division heads is resulting in better results. General Chairman Kenneth Mahlin reported today. The fund, for operation of six agencies through 1956, jumped $1,300 10 a total of today. But the fund i.s still far short of Ihc 533.476 goal, and Mahlin renewed his they make plea to workers, that their reports prompt- Work on tho new elementary schools is moving along with the arrival of steol columns and indications arc that of building materials will not hold up construction during Iho winter months aecoj-ding to Beatrice School Superintendent William Staerkel.

Tho foundation wall at the new Cedar (West) School has been poured and filling is taking place preparatory to pouring the floor slab. Meanwhile, Iho foundation wall at Lincoln (East) School is being poured and work on tho Paddock Lano Norilu and Stoddard (South) Schools' footings is almost, completed. Progress through tho winter months ahead depends in large part, said Stuerkcl, upon the severity of the weather. School officials IHVO expressed themselves as IK-ing Iho thorough planning and substantial con.struf.'lion which is already apparent in the now and the public is assv '-ed thai every effort is taken by both the conlractor and.architect to insure good workmanship. All work Is inspected at least once a week by an engineer representing Charles W.

and John Shaver, architects. Spokesmen for the Board of Education affairm that it is their fooling that thi.s arrangement, plus a representative, who constantly chocks construction, will provide completed job that will be highly satisfactory to the community. Division heads and leaders aro mooting each noon this week, and 'vivo been calling workers on the to speed up the effort. Tho Chest supports the YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts', Girl Scouts, Youth Recreation, inc. and Salvation Army.

HODIAK DIES TARZANA, Calif. WPi-Movie actor John Hodiak collapsed at home Wednesday shortly after getting up to go to work and died of a heart attack. The 41 -year-old actor was in the midst of making the 'picture "Threshold of Space." He is divorced from actress Anne Baxter. Hodiak has starred in such films Local Grain (Approximate cash prices be- in? paid in Beatrice Area.) Wheat $1.93 Corn $1.36 This lino of people represents the needs of The Beatrice Community Chest of 19o(i. When all the people are in ihe house the campaign goal will have been reached.

DD '00 MSB ICES GOAL Subscribed 124,500.