The Mail-Journal, Volume 1, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 December 1962 — Page 1

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CHRISTMAS RUSH — Pictured above are Milford rural mail carriers Glenn Price, Sr., and Herbert Felkner as they sort mail during the Christmas rush at the Milford post office. Eugene Felkner, postmaster,

Living Nativity Scene Repeated At Milford

Because of the great success of the living nativity scene last year the Milford Ministerial Association is again planning the portrayal of a living nativity scene through the efforts of the various « churches starting Monday, Dec. 17 and ending Sunday, Dec. 23. The scene will be located at the old DX station at the corner of state road 15 and Emeline street. It will be shown nightly from 6:30 until 8. The arrangements are in charge of the Christian church and each church will have charge of one evening’s scene and carolers.

KENNETH HULLINGER DISMISSED FROM HOSPITAL Kenneth Hullinger, Milford school teacher, who was injured in an aiito accident on October 28 near Middlebury, has been dismissed from the Elkhart General hospital and is convalescing at the home of his sister, Mrs. Bonnell Mosher near Columbia City. Mr. Hullinger is recovering slowly from severe head injuries. He welcomes cards and a few visitors. Q Editorial SAFE HOLIDAY DRIVING Motorists of Indiana can make the Christmas and New Year holidays safer and more enjoyable by following a few simple rules. “Millions of Americans will be making increased use of their automobiles during the holiday season for shopping, sightseeing, and visiting friends and relatives,” he commented. “Each of us can get more pleasure out of this driving if we know our cars are in good condition, our seat belts are fastened, and we are alert to avoid possible hazards.” Davis suggested that for winter driving, every automobile should be taken to a garage or service station to check oh the condition of tires, brakes, lights and turn signals, windshield wipers and defrosters. “It is important,” he said, “to allow plenty of time for holiday travel. On long trips, drivers should make frequent stops and arrive relaxed. Speed must be regulated not only to stay within the law, but in accordance with road, weather and traffic conditions. “The driver who gives himself and others an extra margin of safety and makes courtesy his code of the road will be doing a lot to make this a happier season-for us all,” he added. “Those same habits carried into 1963 would help make it a bright new year.”

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IMr ii * ni A ** MILFORD — By the smiles on the faces of the little tots above we would venture to guess that they are dreaming of Christmas trees with bright lights, candy canes and Santa.

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stated earlier this week that employees of the Milford post office are handling about twice as much mail each day this week, z The peak in Christmas mailing is expected either Monday or Tuesday of next week.

Clubs and organizations in the area are invited to stop and sing for the churches. The cast will include Mary, Joseph, three wise men, and a few shepherds. The community Ministerial Association thinks this is a worthwhile contribution to the Christmas season and invites everyone to come and see the results of the combined efforts of the churches of the community. | Churches involved include the 'Bethel Church of the Brethren, ■ First Brethren, Christian, Apos- : tolic Christian, Methodist, and i Nazarene.

Milford Auxiliary Lists Christmas Activities The Milford Legion Auxiliary has listed the following activities on its schedule for the next two weeks. December 15 — Adult (all veteran) Christmas party at the fire station at 6:30 p.m. This will be a a pot luck. December 17 — Children’s Christmas party at the hall at 6 pan. with Mrs. Ralph Berkeypile in charge. December 17 — The Auxiliary will meet at the hall at 6 p.m. to go caroling. December 19 — Past President’s Christmas party at 7:30 pan. at thdi home of Zora Phillips. December 21 — The auxiliary members will meet at the hall at 9 a.m. to prepare and deliver Christmas fruit baskets and plates. WINNERS IN SATURDAY CERTIFICATE DRAWING Winners in the Milford Chamber of Commerce certificate drawing Saturday afternoon were Menno Mast $lO, Albert Mathews $lO, and Mrs. Gil Hawkins $5. Mike Treesh’s name was called for S2O but he was not present, this will be increased to S4O for next week’s drawing. The drawings are held at 4 p. m. Saturday at town hall. Hall. Area Basketball Schedule Friday, Dec. 14 _ Pierceton at Mentone Warsaw at Burris (Muncie) Claypool at Larwill Leesburg vs Sidney at Claypool North Webster at Syracuse Silver Lake at Milford Saturday, Dec. 15 Syracuse at Warsaw Tuesday, Dec. 18 Warsaw at Goshen Claypool at Tippecanoe Etna Green at Tyner (fourway tourney, Tues, and Wed.) < Wednesday, Dec. 19 Wawaka at North Webster

If < a! The boys on the left are MARK, 4, and TODtJ, 2, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grove of Milford. The girls on the right are JULIE, 4, and CATHY, 10 months, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Method of Waubee lake.

Holiday Activities At The Milford Churches

Following is a list of activities planned by the churches of Milford from now until Christmas. First Brethren Church' Special music for the Christmas season is being presented each Sunday morning during the worship service in the First Brethren church. - ,t.'. The Friendship class will hold its Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Brown at 7:30 on Sunday evening, Dec. 16. Methodist Church “The Story of The First Christmas” by Louise Grant will be presented by the senior choir under the direction of Mrs. Thomas A. Miller with Mrs. Gerald Snider as organist on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p. m. The Christmas story has been divided into nine familiar parts and will be told in story, song and slides. The music is traditional anthems, early English melodies, European folk tunes, early religious songs, and negro spirituals. Others contributing to the musical program are the junior choir led by Mrs. Eleanor England, Mrs. Glenn Morehead as guest soloist, and a trio consisting of Mrs. Harlan Wuthrich, Mrs. Leonard Thompson and Mrs. Robert Brown. Rev. Leonard Thompson will read the narration. The community is invited to attend. The nursery will be open. Christian Church

On Thursday evening, Dec. 13, the Ladies’ Aid of the church will meet in the fellowship room for its annual Christmas party. During the evening the ladies will give a gift of money for the Indiana Christian Children’s Home in Ladoga. They will also reveal their secret pals. On Saturday evening, Dec. 15, the Junior Youth will hold its Christmas party at 6:30 at the home of its leaders, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Seely. During the evening the group will go caroling.. Sunday evening, Dec. 16, at 6:15 the annual Sunday school department program will be given. A play, “In My Father’s House,” will be presented with the children participating in come -to - life Christmas greeting cards. After the play a birthday cake for Jesus will be presented and the children will give their gifts of money that they have been saving for the “Bread for Grundy” project. The adults of the church are also participating in the project They are singing a giant Christmas card in the church and donating the money that they would have spent for cards and postage to the project. The money will be sent to the Grundy Virginia Children’s Home. Following the program the cake is to be served to all who are present. The Fellowship class will hold its December meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Ramser at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. The Future Builders will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Yeater at 7 on Thursday evening, Dec. 20. The group will go caroling. “What the Candles Say” will be the theme of the candlelight worship service to be held at 6:15 on Sunday evening, Dec. 23. Nazarene Church On Sunday morning, Dec. 23, Miss Naomi Harford will direct a play, “To Hear the Angels Sing,” during the worship hour. Sunday evening, Dec. 23, at 7:30 Mrs. James Mapes will direct the play, “Come Ye Faithful Wise Men.” This is a play about a modern family and about King Herod and the three wise men. It compares the modern man to the king. Bethel Church On Saturday, Dec. 15, from 2 until 4 in the afternoon, the primary department will hold its Christmas party. Films, “Christmas on Grandfather’s Farm” and “How the Animals Discovered Christmas,” will be shown. Each child is to take a pair of mittens for the mitten tree which will be given to the South Bend Service Center. The committee in charge consists of primary superintendent Mrs. Neal Cory, Mrs. Noble Fisher, Mrs. Oliver Replogle, and Mrs. Raymond Hoover. At 7:30 Saturday evening, Dec. 15, the junior high class will hold its Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer. Sunday morning, Dec. 16, the sermon given by Rev. Robert Perkins will be entitled "Christmas Art.” An art display will be in the church and additional artistic works will be shown with the help of a projector. Sunday evening, Dec. 16, at 5:30 the Golden Rule class will hold its Christmas party in the church. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Chupp and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith are in charge. The annual Christmas program (Continued on page 12)

CHARLES KERLINS ENTERTAIN MILFORD ÜBRARY BOARD Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerlin entertained members of the Milford public library board and their wives and husbands, the assistant librarian and husband, at a dinner last Friday evening at their home west of Milford. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Royce Fuller, Mr. and* Mrs. James Stuckman, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brunjes, and Donald Ahms, a former member of the board, and Mrs. Ahms. The dinner was served buffetstyle from a table centered with red Christmas ornaments and lighted with candles in poinsettia holders. The poinsettia motif was carried out also in the decorations on small tables where the guests found their places marked with nutcups of the same motif. Following the dinner Mr. Stuckman showed colored slides of local places of interest as well as from a recent California trip.

Brrr! It's Cold Outside Brrr! It’s cold outside. To this we’ll all agree. We want a brisk, white Christmas, but do we want it this cold? Our readers basking in the Florida sunshine will want to know northern Indiana is in the grips of its worst cold spell of the winter so far. This morning (Thursday) temperatures are just above the zero point, while yesterday morning most of them read below zero. Fort Wayne reported 7 below zero. Up until the week end Indiana was enjoying fall weather, but the mercury began to plung downward over the week end, accompanied with snow, until the zero point was reached Wednesday morning. Heavy snow fell in northern Indiana as well, with South Bend being the hardest hit. Ten inches were reported there, with heavy snow-removing equipment being moved into the area to relieve a near-paralyzed area in the throws of one of its biggest pre-Christmas seasons.

MILFORD LEGION AUXILIARY IN CHRISTMAS MEETING The Milford American Legion Auxiliary held its Christmas meeting at the fire station last Tuesday evening. A potluck dinner was enjoyed. During the business meeting Mrs. Russell Ruch announced that gifts had been sent to the auxiliary’s child at the Knightstown home. Mrs. Leon Newman announced that gifts were sent to hospitalized veterans. The date of the January meeting has been changed from the Ist to the Bth. The hymn of the month, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and the song of the month, “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” were discussed. The door prize was won by Mrs. Stanley Scott. The meeting was closed with a gift exchange. Committee in charge of the evening was Mesdames Russell Ruch, Paul Becker, Dale Stump, Clyde McDonald and Howard Berkeypile. MILFORD TO HOLD CIVIL DEFENSE MEETING ON JANUARY 10 It was announced earlier this week by Milford Civil Defense cochairmen Richard Brunjes and Clifford Replogle that a meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, to organize a Civil Defense unit in Milford. Watch The Mail-Journal for further details. The place and time will also be announced later.

NEW SUBSCRIBERS TO THE MAIL-JOURNAL J. Arthur Fults, 109 Parkway Drive, Wabash, Indiana. Judd Searfoss, 724 E. Pittsburgh, Syracuse. Bill Searfoss, 300 E. Boston, Syracuse. Raymond Bitner, r 2, Syracuse. Mrs. Randall Clouse, r 2, Milfbrd. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen, 2024 West 111th street, Chicago 43, HI..

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Leesburg To Build New Fire Station Harold Hartman, Plain township trustee, announced recently that bids are being received until December 27 in town hall in Leesburg for the construction of a new fire station. A one-story cement block building without basement, is to be constructed on the site of the present fire station. o The work will be let under one general contract. LARGE CROWD VIEWS MILFORD CHORUS YULE PROGRAM In spite of sub-zero weather, a capacity audience heard the am nual Milford school chorus present its annual Christmas program at the Milford gym. The first portion of the program was presented by the junior high under the able direction of Miss Maris Knox, with Kristi Lichtenwalter as piano accompanist. The highlight of the choral program was the candlelight processional. The climax to an unusually good program was the popular formation of the Christmas tree by members of the chorus, concluding with “O’ Tannenbaum,” “Stille Nacht,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

CELEBRATES 9TH BIRTHDAY Bobby Walbridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Walbridge of Bonar lake, celebrated his ninth birthday on Dec. 1 with a birthday party for several of his friends. ■?Ltiending the movie preceding the party and games at his home were George Xanders, Jeffrey Hughes, Donald McNamara, Dal Ummel, Randy Luttman, Randy Speer, Larry Stidham, Mark Workman and Billy Walbridge, brother of Bobby. Game prizes were won by Randy Luttman, Dal Ummel and Larry Stidham. Refreshments in keeping with Bobby’s birthday were enjoyed. SYRACUSE LIONS HAVE YULE DINNER The Syracuse Lions club held its annual Christmas party and ladies night at the Hex grange hall Wednesday evening, Dec. 5. Approximately 60 persons were in attendance. A turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, was served to the Lions, their wives and special guests Lion district governor Fred Anglin and Mrs. Anglin of Leesburg and past district governor Ollie Link and Mrs. Link of North Webster. The ladies of the Hex grange prepared the meal. Magic Act An outstanding 45-minute program was presented by Dick Ryan of Fort Wayne, a slight of hand artist and magician. Door prizes, poinsettia plants, were later presented to several of the ladies.

Syracuse Methodist Church Choir Presents 'The Rose Os Christmas'

“The Rose of* Christmas”, a Christmas Cantata by Van Deuman Thompson, will be presented by the Syracuse Methodist church choir next Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, at 8 p. m. at the Methodist church located north of Syracuse on highway 13 and the county line road. The choir is under the direction of Blair Laughlin and Mrs. Clem Lisor is the organist. Program Following the organ introduction, the choir will sing "Sing Unto the Lord a New Song” with soloist Doris Woodward. “New Heavens and a New Earth”, a bass solo by Christian Koher will then be presented. Other selections will be “The Shepherds”, a solo by Doris Woodward; “Glory to God” by the choir; “He is Bom” by the women’s chorus; “Love Came Down at Christmas,” a soprano solo by Alice Clark; “A Great and Mighty Wonder” by the choir; “O Bethlehem”, a soprano solo by Alice Clark; “Through the Dark” by the men’s chorus; “How Silently”, a mezzo soprano solo by June Kist.e., -Hosanna Sing” by the choir; “The Tabernacle of God is With Men” by the choir with a tenor solo by Dave Howard; and “Joy to the World” by the choir. Choir Members Members of the choir include:

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FIRE AT STIEFELS — Both Syracuse fire department trucks were in use to extinguish a blaze in the dehydrator room of the Stiefel Feed Co. plant at Syracuse

Syracuse EUB Church To Present

Cantata Dec. 16

The Calvary EUB church choir of Syracuse is to present a Christmas Cantata entitled “Born A King” Sunday evening, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. “Born A King” was written by John W. Peterson and is under the direction of Howard Lininger. Guest soloists will be soprano Gloria Culp, tenor George Culp and bass Roger Vorholtzer, all of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Harry Appenzeller is the organist. Members of the choir are: Sopranos, Gwen Rhoades, Jean Insley, Carol Hollingsworth, Becky Thomas, Mrs. Theo Thomas, Mrs. Peter Savage, Mrs. Howard Lininger, Mrs. Charles Disher, and Mrs. Arlen Bobeck. Altos —Mrs. Howard Juday, Mrs. Ed Caskey, Mrs. Larry Mock, Mrs. Paul Pollock and Mrs. George Culp. Tenors —Allen Shively, Lyle Kell and George Culp. Basses — Jim Caskey, Theo Thomas, Paul Eppley, Roger Vorholtzer and Rev. Kennard Robinson. Rev. Robinson is also to be the narrator.

MAN INJURED ON SLIPPERY ROAD Max Malone, 32, of Syracuse received a laceration on his head last Thursday forenoon as the result of a one-car accident about a mile north of North Webster on highway 13. Malone’s wife, Betty, was driving the auto as it slid off the road into a ditch. Damages to the car were estimated at S9OO. Malone was treated in a physician’s office and released. Deputy sheriff Leo Miller was the investigating officer. SANTA TO ATTEND PACK MEETING Pack 28 of the Club Scouts of Syracuse will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. Santa Claus is planning to visit the pack on that date with his bag of presents. All Cub Scouts are to be there.

Sopranos—Nellie Laughlin, Alice Clark, Mary Bushong, June Kistler, Claudia Kistler, Priscilla Rhode and Jean Kohler; altos — Doris Woodward, Florence Mabie, Linda Frushour, Katherine Connell and Carolyn Woodward; tenors — Paul Moore, James Lentz, James Hughes and J. R. Koher; basses — Cris Koher, Nelson Miles, Dave Howard and Richard Woodward. REQUEST FOR SERVICEMEN AND SHUT-INS ADDRESSES The Mail-Journal will print a list of addresses for servicemen and shut-ins if their families will mail the address or leave it at one of The MailJournal offices. We would like them right away, so friends may get their Christmas cards and greetings in the mail. No addresses can be taken by telephone, however, as there is too great a chance of error. We ask that the information be either typed or printed. Let’s try to make this a boom year for those whom otherwise may be forgotten until too late. Many will have a lonesome Christmas, and cards Or let- i ters can make a big difference!

at about 1 a.m. Tuesday. The fire started with a gas heating stove, according to James Pound, plant manager. He estimated the damage at from $1,500

Plan 2d Annual Holiday Ball

The second annual Holiday Ball! of the Syracuse-Wawasee community, sponsored by the chamber i of commerce, will take place at Hoosier Skateland on Saturday. Dec. 22, from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.n Jimmy Stier and his orchestra of Fort Wayne will provide the music. : Tickets may be purchased from John Kroh, Jack Wells, Theldon ! “Bud” Kline, Nelson Auer, James ! Wilson, Ernest Roger, Mrs. Hugh Neer, Keith Cripe and at Thorn- 1 burg Drug, Burkholder Drugs and < Tom Socks Sportswear and are $4.50 per couple (adults.) j

List Syracuse Honor Students For Second Grading Period

The Syracuse high and junior high school honor roll students for the second grading period as named by principal Paul Moore are listed below. Those on the distinguished honor roll are: Seniors—Vicki Firestone, Sylvia Karesh and Susan LeCount; juniors—Ann Vanderford and Bobbi Stiver; freshmen — Mary Barb Immel; and seventh grade, Paul Hartman. Other honor roll students are: Seniors —Sherry Burson, Mary Jo Firestone, Carole Ganshorn, Al Bauer, Ronnie Richey, Doug Yo-

METHODIST CIRCLE IV MEETS WITH MRS. ELVA CONNELL Circle IV of the Methodist church of Syracuse met last Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Elva Connell and daughter Katherine. Nineteen members and guests were present for the Christmas potluck dinner and program. Mrs. Nora Caldwell was assistant hostess. The December birthday of Mrs. Joe Bushong was celebrated and Mrs. Everett Dunn read a Christmas story. Mrs. Richard Heyde gave devotions and a remembrance for the Clifford Byrd family followed. The January meeting will be held with Mr. and Mrs. Murrill Neff.

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SYRACUSE — What a gleam 5-year-old Randy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jan E. Rinker of 413 E. John street, Syracuse, has in his brown eyes; Sister Sandy, 3, seems to be in a more sober mood. They have twins, 1 year old Terry and Tracy, brother and sister, who will be pictured in a later issue. On the upper right is pictured quite a boy, Clem F. Lisor 111, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Lisor Jr. of r 1 Syra-

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to $2,000. Firemen are seen in this MailJournal staff photo working in near zero weather to extinguish , the fire.

i The decorating committee members are chairman Mrs. James Hughes, Mrs. Joe Shewmon, Mrs. John Kroh, Mrs. Ernest Rogers, Mrs. James Stucky, Mrs. Hubert Anglemeyer, _ Mrs. Frank Putt. Mrs. Hugh Neer, Mrs. Paul Moore, Mrs. Richard Maresh, Mrs. Dale Butt, Mrs. Charles Myers, Mrs. Harry Alfrey and Mrs. Jack Maresh. Proceeds from this event will go towards the expenses of Christmas decorations in Syracuse and Wawasee Village.

| der, Sally Fosbrink and Mike Storms. Juniors—Tom Kramer, Judy Stucky, Pat Appenzeller, Carol Hostetler and Ken Martin. Sophomores—George Lung, Robert Stiffler,. Ann Kowallik, Linda Pilcher, Cassie Wells, Geri Bauer, Jane Cecil, Terry Webb and David Jones. Freshmen—Jayne Poynter, Sandra Kern and Sally Searfoss. Seventh grade—Cassie Kroh, Kathy Murray, and Paul Stoelting. Eighth gjade—Susan Kitson, Tim Yeager and Cheryl Peffley.

Family Carol Sing To Be At Syracuse

The Methodist Service Guild, in conjunction with the Christian Board of Education, is sponsoring a Christmas carol family sing on Sunday evening, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Syracuse Methodist church. ' There will be a carol sing in the sanctuary with children of the Sunday school department participating. A tableau on the Christmas story according to St. Luke will be given by the senior Methodist Youth Fellowship. During the offeratory, Paul Moore will sing “O Holy Night”. Following this singing program, a party will be held in the fellowship hall and children will receive their Christmas treats.

cuse. A penny for your thoughts, Tammy! On the lower left are pictured Tammy, 4, and Jerry, 3, children of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Kaufman of 525 S. Lake street, Syracuse. Thomas William, 2-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. McClintic of 113 W. Main street appears on the lower right, a cuddly fellow if there ever was one! ••

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