Ligonier Banner., Volume 83, Number 9, Ligonier, Noble County, 3 March 1949 — Page 1

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Thursday, March 3, 1949

Red Cross Drive Opened In Noble County Tuesday

Charles C. Fraze, Noble County chairman of the 1949 fund and membership campaign for the Noble County Chapter of the American Red Cross, announced at Albion, Monday, that arrangements have been made for the drive for membership and funds to begin on Tuesday, March 1 and to be completed as nearly as possible on March 31st. Names of the chairmen and chairwomen for the townships and various localities in Noble County, except Kendallville, will be released at a later date by the County g£ampaign chairman, The goal of the Noble County Chapter has been set at Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars and five thousand memberships, and has been broken down into the following divisions for the towns and town Ships: Athon ... ... ... ... % 6000 Swan, laOtto ... ... .. 24500 Green ... .. ... 22600 Noble, Wolf Lake __...... 250.00 Washington ... ... ... .. 20000 Sparta, Cromwell ... 350.00 Avih =~ PRI Alew - . = . 20000 Jetiterson ... ... . . 2500 York .. . 20000 Yayse ... .. 2ZBODO Orange, Wolcottville ....... - 300.00 Rome City, Brimfield .... = 200.00 Elkhart, Wawaka ......... 350.00 Ligonier; Perry ... 10600.00 Total . . ... ..3 0000 51% of the amount raised will be retained ‘in the Treasury of the Noble County Chapter of the American Red Cross for use in approved requirements in Noble County for the Red Cross during 1949. 49% will be remitted to assist in the national Red Cross service programs which will require $81,684,600 for the fiscal year 1949-50. Solicitation sheets, Red Cross stickers, lapel buttons, and membership cards for the use of workers during the Red Cross campaign are now in Red Cross headquarters at Albion, and available for dis; tribution to the chairmen and chairwomen of the foregoing divisions upon their accepting the annual responsibility of their particular division. ’ .STANLEY KING Stanley (Pete) King, 62, retired farmer and veteran of World War I, died early Wednesday at his home north of Kimmell. Surviving are the wife, Jessie; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Virginia Bitner and two grandchildgen. Burial will be in Oak Park cemetery with miltary rites in charge of Ligonier Post, American Legign, Thursday at 2 p.m.

Albion Being Sued For $30,000 By Contractor

A $30,000 damage suit for alleged breach of contract was filed in Federal Court in Fort Wayne yesterday against the town of Albion, Noble County, by the Buckeye Machinery Corporation, Lima, O. The action resulted from a contract signed by the two parties in 1947 for equipment for the town's power plant. Dhe Buckeye firm charges the defendent repudiated the contract March 1, 1948. . The complaint further sets out that negotiations for expansion of the municipal plant were carried on during the town’s election in 1947. The contract was made be- . tween the outgoing board of three 3 trustees” and the Ohio company ' after the townspeople, by referendum, voted in favor of “not selling” the power plant, which *was deemed inadequate. = . ' The firm’s bid of $70,140 for ‘equipment and installation to ex- _ pand the plant’s facilities was subby the new town board, which then

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Mrs. John Steller, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McClelland and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Steller attended funeral services for Amos Sthrome in Hartford City last Saturday afternoon. Mr. Sthrome was an only brother of Mrs. John Steller.

The Progress Club met Monday evening in the home of* Mrs. O. R. Bangs. Mrs. Elmo Weaver was in charge of the program presenting a paper on “French and Spanish Art.” _

The Christian Service Guild of the Presbyterian Church will meet in the home of Mrs. Lois Strait, Monday, March 7 with Mrs. Ortha Rager as co-hostess.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton = Loeser moved into their new home on East Third Street, Saturday.

The Children’s Story Hour will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Public Library. Mrs. Dorothy Gorrell will be in charge.

The Business and Professional Women’s Club will give a benefit card party in the American Legion Home March 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are fifty cents and may be obtained from any club member. Refreshments and prizes will be furnished for each table.

LIGONIER MOTORS NOW

OWNED BY ROBERT LAMOTT Robert Lamott became the sole owner of the Ligonier Motor Sales last week when he purchased the interests of Kenneth Brandt and Robert Franks, former partners. Mr. Lamott, who has spent a lifetime in the automotive business, moved his wife and thres children .to Ligonier and is making the city his permanent residence.

The Ligonier Motor Sales Co. are distributors for the KaiserFrazer cars. They also conduct a general auto repair business and handle Conoco gas and oil products. .

KENDALLVILLE MORTUARY SOLD

~ Purchase of the funeral home and equipment of the Kendallville Mortuary Association, which recently was dissolved by Harold Hite, funeral director for 10 years, was announced Tuesday. The business will be known as the Hite Funeral Home. :

Mr. Hite, a native of Ligonier, moved to Kendallville six years ago to succeed Griffith Jones as mortician of the Kendallville Mortuary Association.

Mrs. Robert Barnes, Defiance, Ohio, spent the week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Churchill. !

ent_':gred into a contract with the Indiana-Michigan Electric Company to supply the town with eleetrical power. .

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Rev. Ben Hershberger addressed the Rotary members Monday evening on the subject, “Void if Detached.” The meeting was enlarged by seven visiting Rotarians. Next week there will be a panel discussion with all members participating. :

The Elijah Motor Sales announced the new DeSoto will be shown Saturday, March 5 in their showrooms on Cavin Street. The Plymouth will be shown March 15.

The King’s Daughters will meet at the home of Miss Madelina Denny on Tuesday evening, March 8. Assisting hostess will be Mrs. Jack Hire. -

Kappa Sigma Tau Sorority held a business and social meeting in the home of Mrs. Eugene Atz last Thursday evening. Mrs, Herman Harris and Mrs. Sanger Reed were co-hostesses. Plans were discussed for Province Convention to be held in Goshen on March 13. Mrs. Hamilton Green and Mrs. Sam Law were elected as delegates from the local chapter with Mrs. Sanger Reed and Mrs. Robert Swager as alternates.

Mrs. Lewis Moser and Mrs. Darold McDonald were awarded door prizes. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the: close of the evening. 4

Dr. R. J. Stoelting attended the Kosciusko - Dental Society dinner meeting in the Camel Club in Warsaw, Ind., Wednesday evening.

John Slutz was honored by his firm, the Fort Wayne Drug Co. during their. 50th anniversary celebration last week for his fifty years “of regular and faithful service.” _

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS TO BE GIVEN FOR SPECIALIZED POSITIONS

The United States Civil Service Commission announced examinations for probational appointment to Commercial Agent and Business Specialist, Foreign Trade positions located in the Department of Commerce in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. The entrance salary for the Agent position is $3,727 a year and for the Business Special4Ast position is $6,235 a year. - Persons appointed from the examination will represent the Department of Commerce in a Distriet or Regional office and will perform liaison, contact, advisory and consultative relationships with business and industry regarding several phases of foreign trade promotion and development. No written test will be required for these positions. Applicants qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of their experience in manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing or distribution and in the field of foreign trade. ‘ Age limits for these positions are 18 to 62 years which will be waived for persons entitled to veterans preference and under certain conditions, for war service indefinite employees. Applications must be filed with the Sixth U. S. Civil Service Regional' Office, Post Office and Courthouse, . Cincinnati, 2, Ohio, not later than March 7, 1949. Further information and application forms may be obtained from Frank MeDaniel located in the Ligonier Post Oifice. | PETIT JURY NAMED . FOR MARCH e The Petit Jury for March, 1949,1 includes the following: Donald .E. Adair, Orlo Werker, ‘Kathryn Longnecker, Arthur Emmert, Gertrude Shisler, Ross Madden, Lee Renkenberger, Gwendoline Aldrich, June Ross, Danny Myers, Lester Dow Trindle, Joe E. Kitchen, Freds Lasho, Barlin Pippinger, Ruth Butler, Edison Dreesen, William E. Ackerman, Merl Heintzelman, Helen Riddle, Elmira Eberly, Arthur R. Kern, Elmer Chiddister, Laura Strouse, ‘William Stephenson, Beth Breeden,

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World Day Of Prayer Set For Fri. By Churches

- A “call to prayer” was issued by the Ligonier Ministerial Association this week inviting Ligonier residents to participate in the “World Day of Prayer” observance at the Christian Church Friday afternoon-at 2 o’clock. The call read as follows:

~ “Millions of women today in seventy different’ countries will kneel at the altar of God—to pray. Unified by prayer to the same God, we kneel a.sérelatives in the same family with?the same name —Children of God. “The prologue of prayer is spoken by wo‘mgni of the Fiji Islands, who live near the International Date Line. The murmuring prayers continue westward following the sun until after many hours the Great Amen is sung in the cold Artic and at the same moment in the tropical Tongas where Queen . Salote leads the kneeling hosts in benediction. . “In a thousand different tongues our prayers will rise and from a thousand differing temples, but the Lord of Life hears all. His spirit hovers above those who pray under the shade of His trees. It warms the hearts of these who worship in cold, barren rooms; it moves up and down the aisles of high cathedrals; and the Presence will be real in thatch-roofed chapels and bring a glow to mud-walled huts. God will precede His worshippers into - hospitals and factories and radio stations. “Some will pray for bread and some for eclothing. All will pray for peace and a deeper communion with God.”

CAPACITY AUDIENCE ENJOYS COMEDY HIT PRESENTED BY LIGONIER PLAYERS A large, capable cast presented Moss Hart and George Kaufman’s hilarious comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You” to a capacity and well pleased audience in the High school auditorium Tuesday evenme. In the cast were Maude Sharpe, Sarah Scurlock, Mayme Eubanks, Glenn Bleile, Gerald Lung, Joseph Leavy, Lloyd Woodworth, Dr. Jack Miller, Elizabeth MecDonald, John Hagen, Darold McDonald, Richard Smith, Ruth Galloway, John Ulrey, Ruby Reynolds, Hamilton Green, James Sprague, Willard Securlock and Clara Couts. Will Sacks’ orchestra provided the music. The following committees were in charge of the respective duties as listed below: Prompters, Jean Greenabaum, and Leila Miller. ’ Production Committee, Mr. and Mrs. Don Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Eubank, Bill Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Weirick, Robert Kidd, Merrill Hire Jr., Sally Sourlock and Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Biddle. o . Costumes, Dorothy Cartwright, Edith Walters and Marie Schutt. Mr. William Greenebaum directed the production. ; ~ All money made by this performance was placed in the General Fund of the Ligonier Players to carry on their many activities, including the participation in the summer recreational program for Ligonier children. =~ .

MRS. KATHRYN VAKULA Mrs. Kathryn Vakula, 67, who came to Ligonier three months ago from Detroit, died last Thursday in the home of her only surviving son, Stephen Walker, after a long illons. - ' & ‘Services were held Saturday morning in the St. Patrick’s Church with Rev. Edward Mahoney, O.M.L, officiating. . Burial was in Oak Park cemetery. £ : _ The Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. . S

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Keifer of Wawaka are the parents of a son, born February 28 in MeCray Memorial Hospital, Kendallville.

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HIGH SCHOOL * NEWS =%

by Charlotte Bink

The School Band under the direction of Mr. Casasanta will present a one hour concert in the high school auditorium Friday evening of this week at 7:30. No charge will be made, but a freewill offering will be taken. This is an opportunity for the people of the community to enjoy some excellent music rendered by these boys and girls. Grade cards for the fourth six weeks’ period were passed out on Wednesday of this week. An effort is being made to continue the band rehearsals and to give a series of concerts for the public during the summer months. Mr. Casasanta has stated that he is willing to continue if sufficient interest is shown by the members of the band and the people of Ligenier. . : Rehearsals have started for the junior play to bé given on Wednesday evening, March 30. A full program of intramural sports is being planned by Mr. Craig for the remaining weeks of school. Since the I.H.S.A.A. has ruled that no formal basketball practice may be held after the state finals, other forms of sports will be followed. When the w_eather permits, practice will start for the track team. It is hoped that several meets can be arranged with the surrounding schools. Last year the Noble County Track Meet was held here. The local school officials, by driving all over the morthern part of LaGrange County, were able to secure tickets for the Wednesday session of the Sectional Tourney to fill all orders. Since Ligonier was eliminated and did mot play on Saturday, only fifty tickets were allotted.

SPORTS NEWS

by Roger Deary

The Red Raiders ended their‘ 1948-49 basketball season last Wednesday when they were elimi-‘ nated from sectional tourney play oy Albion’s Trojans in the evening session at Kendallville, 41 to 39. The score was close throughout the contest and it was anyone’s game until the final few seconds when Smith of Albion hit a field goal. . : - Ligonier advanced to the second round of play by tripping Rome City in the first afternoon game, 40 to 33. This contest was also close most of the way. The Raiders gained a lead in the final quarter and managed to hold it to win the game. - s . Gerald Kimmel was placed on the all-sectional second team for the Kendallville sectional. Spring practice began Monday for next year’s team. Intra-squad games and games against the senior boys will be held at noon and after school. : - SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY - . NEWS ” : Mrs. Earl Weaver and - Mrs. Herschel Yoder visited the first grade last Tuesday afternoon. The first grade is making booklets of animals that drink milk. ‘The title of the booklet is “We All Deinke Ml = =

SPECIAL LENTEN MEETING AT METHODIST CHURCH The Methodist church will hoid a series of special meetings each Wednesday night during the Lenten Season, with outstanding speakers from Indiana and Illinois. The program will begin at 7:30 and the Wesley Choir and Adult Choir of the Church will present the special musiec. The Rev. Phillip B. Smith, popular pastor of the Kumler Avenue Methodist Church in Springfield, Illinois, will be the speaker on Wednesday evening, March 9. Rev. Smith is the chaplain of the Illinois State Legislature and has appeared on radio broadcasts originating in Springfield. Recently he received nation-wide attention by the Associated Press through the progressive work of his Church.

The second grade as watching a sweet potato grow in water. They are watching for signs of spring. Several robins have been seen by the class. The third grade enjoyed reading and telling stories about . George ‘Washington. Marilyn Spears treated the class to cookies and candy. Mary Lou Castetter also treated the class to candy bars. Mrs. G. Ben Hershberger visited the fourth grade last Monday afternoon. Carole Garvin and Anita Bowen of the fifth grade won headmarks in spelling last week. ; Mrs. Earl Weaver and Mrs. Herschel Yoder visited the sixth grade last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Otho Weaver entertained the sixth grade pupils Friday afternoon in homor of the 14th birthday anniversary of her daughter, Annalee. - i ‘The sixth grade boys had perfect attendance last week. !

Coordinating Committee Established By Board

An attempt to' coordinate the youth activities conducted by various organizations in the city was made last Friday evening when representatives of these organizations Were called into a joint meeting by the Board of Education for

This Week TONIGHT: : Eagles, 8:00 p.m. FRIDAY: ‘ “World Day of Prayer” observance, 2 p.m, Christian Church. = SATURDAY: _ Children’s Story Hour, 1:30 p.m., Library. « MONDAY: : Rotary Club, 6:00, Koon’s Restaurant. ‘ TUBSDAY: | Youth Co-ordinating_ committee, 7:30 p.m. high school. Circle Musicale, 8 p.m., Meth‘odist*:Chwh.»«} ; . ooMmat . - FIGHTER SQUADRON will

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FORTY YEARS AGO at the corner of Main and Miller Sts., Uncle, Perry Nelson stood beside the buggy being driven by Charles Nelson. (Editor’s note: More pictures are needed for ‘“Scenes of Oldtime Ligonier.” We solicit your help.) :

W.S.C.S. TO PRESENT MUSICALE FOR METHODIST CIRCLES The Womans’ Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will hold a general meeting for all of the Circles of the Church Tuesday evening, March 8 at 8 o’clock. ; Circle 4 will act as hostess, and Mrs. Blain Schang will be chairman of the program, which consists of ‘a piano and organ concert by. Miss Patricia Ann Enos and Miss Gloria Ann Enos of Huntington, Indiana. The sisters appeared in the Methodist Church a year ago, and by popular request, have been invited to return. Their program follows: . Concert in F Major ....... Williams Double Piano—Gloria Ann and "~ Patricia Ann Enos - Whispering Winds .... Wollenhaupt Gloria Ann Enos Rigandon ...................... MecDowell Second Tarantelle .......__ Johnson ‘Patricia Ann Enos . NOW . i iinin. ANEE ' . Double Piano Play Gypsies, Dance Gypsies et YOS, by Sltone Opening of Tchaikovsky—B Flat Minor Concerto Perpetual Motion ...._...... Weber In Festive Mood (Organ and Piano) ..o ... Searmolin Gloria Ann and Patricia Ann Enos Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Orewiler left Friday for a motor trip to Florida. = '

the purpose of discussing ways and means to clear all activities thru a centra] clearing house. The move, instituted in the interests of greater harmony among groups sponsoring youth programs, will establish a calendar of activities for the purpose of preventing date, place and time conflicts. The meeting, represented by twenty delegates from Ligonier clubs and organizations, elected Fred Hendrickson, chairman. A planning and program committee was chosen whose duty wil! be to attempt to co-ordinate the program so - that the maximum amount of service can be rendered. - Since the committee must necessarily be small, all organizations could not be represented but the leaders of other organizations are requested to make their plans and ideas known to one of the followIng members of the committee: Fred Hendrickson, chairman, representing schoo!; Mrs. Ruth Miller from Kappa Sigma Tau; Mrs. Ruth Freeman from Ligonier Players; Rev. John Rollings from churches and Rotary Club; Mrs. Vera Schang from Band Parents and Study Club; Mmfilg :& from city governmeént, Elks and { Club, A meeting of this com-