Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 78, Number 37, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 31 March 1955 — Page 1
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Democrat candidate kick-off dinner under ttop “Forward” banner held by Willard Sechrist, chairman, with J. Maxwell Clouse and son, Ray, on his right, and Ann Clouse next to Sheriff Vernon Cripe. Standing left to right are Devon Richmond for councilman-at-large, Levi Tobias, 3rd, Leslie Rice, 4th ward and Harry Eby, county chairman, in B&B dining room. - :
CHURCH WOE IN CHICAGO TOLD BY D. SMUCKER
Appreciate But Don’t be Proud, He Tells Nappanee RACIAL, CULTURAL AND A LINGUIST UNITY IS BLESSING HERE Nappanee Churches are fortunate in the single racial, cultural and linguistic heritage of their people, Rev. Don E. Smucker told Kiwanis Monday, contrasting Chi-, oago church problems with Nap-, panee. - “But,” he admonished, “Don’t: he proud, appreciate!” j He was introduced by Dr. J. S. Slabaugh and was on the program 1 thru Rev. Jess Hoover, program chairman. j One Chicago church was faced with the problem of boys,* former j inmates of St. Charles, 111., re-, formatory, who broke church; windows and later beat an old man j to death, Rev. Smucker related, j He is with two Chicago seminaries; Betlhany (Brethren) and: Mennondte Biblical seminary, and 'is doing work with Chicago Presbyterian Brotherhood. He told of some of the problems the Brotherhood is meeting. SELL NO MORE CHURCHES “The Presbyterian church will sell no more church houses in : Chicago, they have determined,” Rev. Smucker states- “They will minister to the people who move into the church area. Third Presbyterian church on Ogden ave. j was sold when the Presbyterians i moved away during the change of' people ini the neighborhood, but, they have determined to sell no! more. I As people rise in culture and! - economic position, the movement j is to the suburbs, and they are i followed by a lower economic and cultural class. This brings financial problems to the church, as well as cultural and linguistic .plies. In one Bohemian or Czech neighborhood, the church is the scene of family and neighbor reunions every week, not just 'Or twice a year. iSUNDAY DINNER PLACE Every Sunday, Rev. Smucker j relates, big feasts are set forth; With women taking turns cooking,) (Continued on page 12)
Brethren Classes Entertain Two Methodist Groups Semper Fidelis and Optimist classes of First Brethren church were hosts at a banquet Monday 1 night with Cornerstone and Key-! stone classes of the Methodist churches as guests. -About 135: were served. I After dinner O. A. Lambert; led group singing and LaVernj Pletcher, toastmaster, introduced! the presidents and teachers of the classes. Barbara Sharp Hall sang, accompanied by Mrs- Wayne Sla-j baugh. Johnny Miles, Osceola, entertained with a magic program; which he called “Miles of smiles 1 with Johnny Miles”. In closing the group sang “Blest Be the Tie that BindW’. Table decorations were in charge of Mrs. Ted Price and the stage was done by Harrison Bossier. Mrs. Marion Hoyt was chairman of the program arranged by the Methodist classes. This get-together is an annual affair and next year will be at the Methodist church. , BEULAH STABLY WINS $10; ww MADLEM ALSO GETS $lO IN GOSHEN MARCH AWARDS Beulah Stably was the winner at a $lO gift certificate at Kline Dept. Store, Goshen, in the “March of Values” contest. Mrs. A. O. Madletm, Wakarusa, fion $lO cash 2nd prize in the Goshen “March of Values” with a ticket deposited in the box at Stivers Furniture. x PAST MATRONS CLUB Past Matrons dub, OJS, meats Boll call is an
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Bruce A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Losee in his cap, jacket and wranglers holding tight his little red toy. Belter Homes Club Honors 20 Year Charter Members Eight of the 10 charter members of tlhe Better Homes club were honored at a celebration of the club’s 20th anniversary this week in the home of Mrs. Kenneth Tobias. The club was- organized April 5, 1935, in the home of Mrs. Irvin Stably, at a meeting attended by state and county presidents. Those who have 1 been members for 20 years are: Mrs. Cora Weldy, Mrs. Edna Clouse, Mrs. Ruby. Mattern, Mrs. Bertha Mattern, Mrs- Olive Stahly, Mrs. Beulah Stahly and Mrs. Fern Bleile. Mrs.' Minnie Miller was a charter member but lost her membership upon moving to town as the club is a Home Economics club for rural members only. Mrs. Lillian Phillips and Mrs. Flossie Bleile are deceased/ The club now has 28 members.
8 Crash Heaths In Friday Storm; But City Escapes Friday night’s snow storm lasting into Saturday though qot as blinding as the snow storm Tuesday of last week, brought eight traffic de.aths in the Ligonier state police district, all Friday night, Chief Fogel reports. A little girl who was thrown from a crashing car, moved the chief to give a lecture on safety belts in autos. The nearest death was a 24-year-old Ohio man in a car driven by his mother near Rt 13 on Rt. 6. The big crash tangle Tuesday east of town on Rt. 6 was at last counted.- Six trucks had front and rear crash damage, nine autos were damaged and still uncounted are the number of cars, and trucks in the ditch. Ice lasted thru Sunday and roads were not clear of it until this Tuesday. Nappanee, says the chief, escaped crash incidents during both storms. FOURTH AND LAST -LENTEN SERVICE TONIGHT AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Fourth and last of a series of Inter-fellowship Lenten services of Presbyterian and Methodist churches is at the Methodist church tonight (Thursday) at 7:30. Dr. Francis E. Reese of the Presbyterian church, speaks on “The Sacrifice of Jesus.” WSWS OF FIRST - EUR WSW© of First EUB church meets this Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Russell Hutman with Mrs. Raymond Dunauck as leader. There will be Installation of officers.
Celebrate Legion Birthday; 100 at flam Dinner The founding of the American Legion was celebrated March 18 with a birthday ham dinner serv-
ed to 100 people at) the home of Nappanee) post 154. Mrs. 1110 Lehman of Plymouth department civil defense chair-
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man, spoke and group singing was 1 accompanied by Mrs. Kenton Mel-! \inger at the piano. Games, sponsored every Friday by the auxil(.ary, closed the evening. Mrs. Ferril Richmond of Nappanee, 3rd district president, was main speaker at the Syracuse post birthday dinner Saturday. Mrs. Woodie Slabaugh, district) "secretary, was also a guest. The ladies were accompanied by their husbands. Syracuse is in the ! 2nd district-
VFW Aux. Plans 2 Benefit Fish Fries In April VFW auxiliary 6638 met March 21 and imade plans for two Friday night fish fries April 22 and 29. Regular fish fries have been discontinued until fall, but these two special nights will benefit the cancer fund and the post colors fund. The group donated $5 to the Red Cross, $5 to Elkhart Comity Crippled Childrens society, and $1 to the department flag fund. Because of National President week at Ft- Wayne, April 4, the next auxiliary meeting is Tuesday, April 5. The department meeting is April 3 at South Bend post 9733. Women will meet in St. Augustine - church, 1501 W. Washington.
Deport Deaths of Three Known In This Area Ezra Shantz, 86, wtho livecKnear Baden, Ontario, died March 22 at home. He had many friends and relatives in Wakarusa area. MrShantz was born Sept. 12, 1869 and married the former Anna M. Loucks, Feb. 19, 1893. She died in 1952. They had six sous, three daughter, 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Alvin Lantzer, lives near 1 Waterford. The Shantz family lived on the farm known as the Harley Weaver farm before moving to Canada in 1907. Mrs. Lottie Elizabeth Neterer,) 69, died in her home in Goshen March 22. She was a widow of William Neterer, who died in 1937, and lived in Foraker before moving to Goshen in 1951. Rev. Oscar Fike and Rev. Forrest Sfcalter led services at Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren, Friday. Services were held March 18 for Emmanuel E Welty, 55, who died while on duty at Goshen post office. He was a past commander of the Goshen American Legion post, and was chief clerk at the post officeMr. Welty was born Aug, 17, 1899, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Welty, and married Grace Lechlitner of Wakarusa in 1922. She is his only survivor. Burial at Olive cemetery. Send All Bed Cross Donations To Mrs. Combs Mrs. Mel Combs, Nappanee chairman of the Red Cross drive, asks that all donations for the Red Cross be sent to her at 604 N. Main, instead of to the Goshen headquarters. Goshen has returned several Nappanee checks to her so that Nappanee may get proper credit toward making its quo- - taos SISOO. •
Lions Are Hosts To Farmers At Dinner Meeting 1 Eighty-eight attended the dinner meeting of the Lions club, March 23 with local farmers as guests at First Brethren church. Pat Sinclair, master of ceremonies, gave away nine prizes, and O. A. Lambert led group singing. Noel Howenstine furnished dinner music. Hobart Creighton spoke on his tours thru Europe and Asia and explained their methods of farming. Paper Drive On This Saturday If No Snow or Bain The paper drive of Intermediate class of Church of the Brethren, postponed last Saturday because of bad weather, will be this Saturday, unless it snows or rains, the committee announces. Members of the class will pick up old newspapers and magazines from front porches. They ask that bundles be tied, if possible. Proceeds go toward the church bunding fund.
NAPPANEE, INDIANA THURSDAY, MARCH 31. 1955
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Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Hitzelberger, 9121 Birch Ave., Morton Grove, 111., are announcing the engagement of ,their daughter Carol Jean to William- L. Stutzman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Stutzman, Nappanee. Carol is a graduate of Aivernia high school, Chicago. William is a 1952 Nappanee graduate, serving with the Navy aboard the S.S. MacGaffin, now at sea. The wedding will take place in the fall.
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Mrs. Charles Hoiderman and Linda Ann, helping mother with the washing in a chill brisk, March wind.
School Building Corp. to Meet In H.S. Monday Eve Community School Building corporation meets Monday at 7:30 in the high school for election of j 12 directors, reports of committees ! and officers, Bob Callander, secretary announces. Directors, elected for a year, officers., John F. Coppes is I now president, Wayne R. Dun- ! ham, vice president, and Karl Freese jr, treasurer. Officers and directors are out for proxies v to ensure having a quorum present for the election. Stock certificates for 60 will be issued this week bringing the number of families holding stock jto * 260 living in Nappanee and Scott Twp. Stock sold is 1099 shares, Callander reports. ANNOUNCE ENGAQJEMENT Mrs. v Melzina Mihalko of Monaca, Pa., announces the approaching marriage June 26 of her daughter, Sara, of Etna Green, to Andy Hoffer, son of Mr- and Mrs. Fred Hoffer, Etna Green. Sara is employed at Etna 'Green Lumber Cos. and her fiance works at Mutschler Bros., Nappanee. They will be married at Etna Green Church of Christ. 350 Aircraft to Attempt ‘Sneak Attack 9 Sunday Sunday, Nappanee Ground Observer Corps post will participate in an extensive air defense exercise, conducted by Eastern Air, Defense Force affecting the eastern third of the United States. “Mission Aircraft” will attempt to penetrate the borders of the country and arrive over their assigned targets undetected. The exercise will test the coordination between jet fighter aircraft, a radar network, and an extensive ground observer post network. In a similar test on March 12, th Corps was very successful in tracking over 350 aircraft ih the Southern Michigan and Indiana areas alone, Betty Holdenman, Nappanee Supervisor, states. She says that Nappanee spotters will report all aircraft movement to the South Bend Filter Center. POLICE REPORT SNOW SENTENCED ON CHECK CHARGE 1 TO 10 YEARS Melvin C. Snow was convicted of passing worthless checks last week, Police Chief Henman Fogel reports, and was sentenced to from one to ten yeans. He is In the penitentiary at Michigan CitjfLowell Gardner, Fort Wayne, dined Monday with his mother, Mrs. Jack Gardner.
High school gym, dramatically festooned and with a photograph “shrine” showing high spots of ’54-55 athletics was crowded with 400 people Friday attending NMen’s banquet. The letter men arranged all decorations and glee club girls served dinner. This year’s banquet was a special event, celebrating the sectional championship of the basketball team, and the football team that drew only one defeat in a tough schedule. Bob Courtney’s squad lost only one out of eight games and Guy 1 Conrad’s cagers allowed only four defeats out of 24 in their march to sectional glory. iB’BALL NOT THE END Lundy Welborn reminded the fans that sports do not end with the basketball season and pointed out that his trackmen rolled up 12 new. school records, and were out to shatter more records in the meets this spring. The group of seniors awarded jackets, “hero’ed” their way thru all athletics and most of them excelled in not one but all sports; a mark of a small school but also making a group of boys who go thru school together, arg_ disciplined in their sports and advanced in their athletic careers' to bring only good for their school name, Courtney said in praise of the boys. This sentiment was proudly and thankfully echoed by the parents. VICTORY GUY CHAIRMAN Victorious Conrad was chairman of the dinner. Principal James Weddle gave a quiet but feeling appreciation of the boys who have carried the banner of his school so well. He emphasized that the boys not only derived benefit for themselves, but served as an inspiration to the whole student body and the community by displaying courage, determination, skill and sportsmanship... * athletic program, like we have in Nappanee serves to build morale for the entire school,” the principal added, declaring that he would not like to be associated (Continued on Page 12)
LENTEN . MEDITATION
St. Luke 19:38 Blessed be the King that Cometh in the name of the Lord: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. The occasion before us is the “Triumphant Entry” into Jerusalem. The crowd is applauding and praising our Lord, failing to realize that amidst the hosannas and Tejoicing, deep in the soul of our Lord, sorrow has fixed itself. Jesus, knowing the future, felt the weight of your sins and mine, for which he was to suffer and die. The people laid their garments down for Him to ride over or Sunday. Yet, some of the same individuals on the following Friday, were crying “Crucify Him Crucify Him.” Our Christ is longing for a group of people who wW weep when He weeps, as well as rejoice when rejoicing is due. Christ is looking for personalities who are determined to serve Him regardless of circumstances, favorable or unfavorable. If we laud, sacrifice, support, obey, and serve our King on the Lord’s Day; may we have such a determination of purpose to Praise our Christ- throughout the remainder of the week. We have a picture of the Saviour advancing to the most glorious deed of all history,, namely, the provision for Oman’s redemption, and eternal happiness. Another scene before us is the multitude going forth to the most atrocious event of all ages, the betrayal, ridicule, mockery, and crucifixion of the blessed Son of God. In conclusion, may we recognize the necessity of obtaining an experience of Grace that keeps us steady, trustworthy, and God —• honoring in our every day living. We must let the love for God and the Compassion for souls be the motiyating force in our Christian lives. The only means whereby our hearts will be stirred to such a purpose is for Christ to have a “triumphant entry" into our will, heart, and life. Rev. Joseph H. Miller
4 Churches of Brethren Join For Pre-Easter Four churches of the Brethren join in pre-Easter services starting Sunday evening at Union Cen-; ter church with Waldo Kinsel, speaker. Monday evening, S. W. Longenecker speaks at Camp Creek, Tuesday, Herbert Fisher is the speaker at Turkey Creek, and Wednesday, Orvin Kilmer speaks at Turkey Creek, and Wednesday, Orvin Kilmer speaks at) Nappanee church. General theme for the services) is “The Way of Jesus” with sermon themes on the Ways of Forgiveness, Salvation, Suffering and Trust. ! There will be two special musical numbers each evening and the offering will be shared among the four churches for the worldwide work of the Brotherhood. Cash & Gifts Up This Week-End for the Shopper Merchants are givihg away in gift certificates and merchandise neary $l5O this week-end for the lucky ones putting coupons from Nappanee Easter Shopper in the boxes in storeNo purchase is necessary. No one needs to be present to win. Each coupon deposited in a store gets a chance on the store prize plus a chance on the $25 cash from Nappanee Easter Shopper. The more coupons in stores you deposit the more chance you have for the $25 cash. Willard Naylor Elected to Donor Club at Meridian Willard N. Naylor was ini Indianapolis Mar. 24 attending the Meridian Mutual Insurance Cos. Annual Agents’ convention. For exceeding pro and uc t i o n requirements, Naylor has been elected? to the Meridian Achievement club, an organization of leading agents for the company. He was a special iguest of the company for the two-day convention. Speakers at ■the convention were Harry E. Wells, Commissioner of Insurance, Capt. Paul Beverforden, Indiana State Police, and Tom Collins, of the City National Bank, Kansas City, Mo.
Two Bands Will Compete In llist. Contest Saturday Nappanee high school junior and senior bands, directed by Paul R. Coleman, compete in the District Band and Orchestra contest at Plymouth SaturdayThe 70 member senior band, scheduled to play at 3:10 p. m. in the Plymouth gym, will present the first movement from “The Unfinished Symphony”, by Franz Schubert, “Marco Poco”, by Donald Moore, and “American Folk Rhapsody”, by Clare E. Grundman. Playing at 9:20 a. m. the junior band’s numbers are “The Mascot” by P. T. Archer, “ThC' ~King’s Highway”, by Merle J. Isaac, and “Song of Jupiter” by George Handel.
Free Chest X-Rays Friday at B&B Corner . Junior Chamber of Commerce announces that the Mobile X-ray unit will be in Nappanee Friday from 9:30 to 12 noon at the B&B corner. Tests for tuberculosis are free, and it is recommended that everyone have an x-ray at least once a year. Last year, several cases were found, the Jaycees state. ' *
UNDER DOCTORS’ CARE Elkhart hospital: Mrs. W. T. Wise returned home Monday after observation and treatment. Mrs. L. T. Modesett, Syracuse, was released Tuesday. Eli J. Slabauigh, Rt. 2, Milford, was admitted Sunday for surgery. Mrs. Donald Welty was taken Monday evening for- "observation and treatment. STILLSON SPORT SHOW IN B&B DINING ROOM Stillson stages a sports show tomorrow and Saturday in B&B dining room, N. Main, with hobby j exhibit and play clothes show,! afternoon and evening both days, with door prizes. Three Hour Good Friday Service at Grace Church Good Friday service, planned by the Ministerial association, will be at Grace EUB church April 8 from 12 noon to 3 p. m. Ministers and laymen will take part in 25 minute worship periods for the convenience of those who cannot stay for the entire service. Nappanee Jaycees will serve as ushers.
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The newly-remodeled First Mennonite church on W. Market showing: the extensive work done by the Congregation under the pastorage of Rev. Earl Salzman and with Lowell Mullett chairman, Earl Nunemaker, trustee, announces. The tower and cross were added and anew brick vestibule and high window. The church has “everything new inside and out”, adds Trustee Nunemaker, “New plaster inside and new siding and new roof outside.” The structure is now 34 feet long and a basement has been built under the entire church buliding.
SMOOTH-OUT IN THE GOP SAVES CITY $2,000
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Carlyle Mutschler introducing Fawzi Carter, Lebanese Arab, now a designer with Mutschler Bros, school department. Mr. Carter’s father was a member of the Lebanon parliament. Mr. Carter has studied political science in London Univ. England, and received his degree at Michigan U after a seminar at Columbia. He has also received a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from TriState college. We erred saying his father lost his business with the advent of the Zionists establishing Israel. It was a friend of his father, he says, the mayor of Haffa.
Call Donald Dow To St. John’s & Bristol Church Doniald M. Dow has been called to serve as pastor of NappaneeBristol parish of Indiana'synod of the United Luthern church in America. The parish includes St. John's Lutheran in Nappanee and Zion Lutheran church, near Bristol. Mr. Dow, whose home is at 3235 Aberdeen avenue, Elkhart, was graduated from Elkhart high school in 1944 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana Central college, Indianapolis, in 1951. He will receive his Master of Arts degree from Chicago Luther an Theological seminary, Maywood, 111., May 12. His service of ordination will be at Grace Lutheran church, Elk--hart, his home church, at 3:30 p. m„ Sunday, May 22. Since the official opening of Camp Lutherwald five years ago, Mr. Dow has served as director and will continue as director there this summer. Camp Lutherwald is located on South Twin lake, west of Howe. Mr. Dow received special training in 1953 while serving as Youth' director at Trinity Lutheran church, Fort Wayne. The date for Mr Dow’s installation has not been set but is planned for early in June. He will supply the parish the next two Sundays and the last Sunday in April and after, that will take over the work of the parish each Sunday. He will also, with the assistance of the Rev. G. W. Schuette, of South Bend, conduct communion service at both churches Thursday, April 7. In St. John’s church at 7 p. m. and at Zion at 8 p. m. The parish has been without a regular pastor since the resignation of the Rev. Paul L. Schmiedel last April, but regular Sunday services have been held with students from Chicago Lutheran seminary. DECORATOR SHOW AT HOOVER HOMECRAFT Hoove* Homecraft has a decorating exhibit tomorrow and Saturday with a factory expert from Minnesota Paint Cos., with door prizes.
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SECHRIST LEADS EFFORT FOR TWO-PARTY IDEAL DEMONSTRATION The Democrats have filed candidates but have left the places of city clerk-treasurer and Ist ward councilman open, Willard Sechrist, city chairman, announces, explaining that anyone can file for the primary on a party ticket for any vacant place and that he expects to fill the open spots later. Nappanee, overwhelmingly Republican, is nevertheless Democrat in the southwest section of the city and they were able to elect councilmen from the 3rd and 4th wards. A statute passed oy the legislature changed councilmen elections from votes in only their own wards to a vote by those in all wards for all running for councilman —and, by a Democratic administration at that, Sechrist ruefully admits. The statute cost Nappanee Democrats their chance to elect two members of the city government. NOT ONE SINCE Since the city-wide vote for all councilmen has come, the Democrats have not elected a councilman. J. Maxwell Clouse has filed as Democratic candidate for mayor, Devon Richmond for councilman-at-large, Max Bigler 2nd, Levi Tobias 3rd and Leslie Rice 4th ward. City Clerk Greene and Ist ward Councilman Robert Coppes will face no opposition for re-election in the fall unless the Democrats fill-in their ticket. Republican chairman Joe Kindig and his party leaders are taking bows for their achievement in presenting a unified party to the people for city election without a single opponent to the party slate, v CITY SAVES V It will save the city $2,000 since it avoids holding a primary election when no opposition is offered to any member of the ticket. There is nothing the people can change by a vote at an uncontested primary, so the people just save the money, Kindig points out, gaining by the party harmony. LaPorte is an example of the opposite party and administration position where all kinds of contenders are out to unseat the adminis(Continued on Page 12)
Charles Myers Blacksmith For 45 Vears, Dies Charles C. Myers, 70, R 3, west of Locke, died in Elkhart hospital and was buried at Union Center cemetery after services Sunday by Rev. Herbert Fisher, Union Center, and Rev. Charles Goss, S. Union. Mr. Myers, who was ill four years, was born Jan. 1, 1877, son of Joseph and Malinda Peffley, Myers, north of Wakarusa. He worked as a blacksmith 45 years. His wife, the former Hattie Stull, whom he married in 1902 at Goshen, survives as well as children, Jesse, Wakarusa; Mrs. Joe Kauffman, Quakentown, Pa., Mrs. Blaine Fox, Mrs. Harold Culp, Mrs. Don Weaver, Goshen; Glen, Calvin, Charles Jr. and James, Nappanee. Also half brothers, John Myers, Wakarusa, and Jesse, Elkhart; and sisters, Mrs. Jennie Lape, Nappanee, and Mrs. Harry McKee, Hobart, 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Wrights funeral home were in charge of services. Mr. Myers was'a member of tJnion Center church for 50 years! WOMAN’S CLUB Woman’s dub meets with Mrs. Noah Miller Tuesday. Response to roll call is a beauty hint and a surprise program is being planned.