The Mail-Journal, Volume 2, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 May 1963 — Page 7
Valedictorian-Salutatorian at Webster
LINDA LEE SNYDER
Miss Linda Lee Snyder has been named valedictorian of the North Webster high school, class of 1963. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snyder. Linda has excelled as a student and has participated in many school activities, including the art club, speech club and pep club. She has held offices in each of these. Linda has received a scholarship from Hanover college and is planning to further her education' there. She has been honored for her musical talent and ability with the Arion award presented to her by the North Webster Lions club. She has also received a scholar-
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I LAKELAND SCHOOL NEWS
Milford School News By EARLEEN FISHER Last week was the week for trips. Since the seniors were gone two other classes were released from school for outings. Monday the sophomore occupations classes spent the day in Warsaw viewing the industries. Friday the eighth grade Indiana history classes visited the Fort Wayne Historical Museum. They also trekked along Eel river. TEACHER OF THE WEEK WILLIAM HAROLD YOUNG Mr. Young is the supervising principal of the Milford schools and principal of the new elementary school. He attended Evansville college, Franklin college, and Indiana university. He holds two degrees: a bachelor of arts and a master of arts. He has been an educator for 41 years. Previously, he taught in Fulton, Whitley, and Lawrence counties. Mr. Young is the co-sponsor of the senior class. He became a teacher because he believed that he would enjoy teaching and working with boys and girls. His advice to students is “You go this way but once; make your time in school count for something.’’ Mr. Young’s secret ambition is to be a I great actor. His ambition in life is to succeed in his chosen field. His pet peeve is people who can’t be on time. Among Mr. Young’s favorite things are sport, baseball; color, brown; subject to teach, economice; kind of person, consciencious with a sense of humor; song, “Old Man River’’; book, “A Tale of Two Cities,” Dickens; poem, “Thanatopsis”, Bryant.- ■ ! ■ SEVENTH GRADE NEWS By Paula Burgett One more week left! Many of the seventh graders wonder how they ever lasted this long. Next week is one week we’d all like to throw off the calendar. All next week will be nothing but tests. First come the six-weeks tests; then, the final exams. We’re all keeping our fingers’ crossed hoping the teachers will make them easy. Since the county track meet was on the second we all enjoyed the afternoon off. Bruce Beer was the only seventh grader in the junior high track meet. Last Tuesday night the seventh grade girls had their style show. It went off quite well. Many mothers were proud of the clothing that their daughters had made. The credit really goes to Mrs. Arthur who helped them. Baptist Ladies Missionary Fellowship Meets Tuesday The May meeting of the Baptist Ladies Missionary Fellowship of the Syracuse Baptist church was held Tuesday evening in the church basement. The business meeting opened with prayer by. Mrs. Dale Miller. Roll call was answered by ten members giving verses, of scripture beginning with the first letter of their first names. Mrs. Chester Jessup was the leader for the evening and presented the following program, devotions, which, included everyope reading the sth chapter of Ephesians, proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. The group then enjoyed singing together. Pastor James C. Paige arrived and gave several suggestions for home mission work for the BLMF to consider. The group is planning to serve another supper at the Rescue Mission in Elkhart on May 22. The June 11th meeting will be a mother and daughter banquet at the church with a potluck dinner being served at 6 p.m. The meeting closed with a short prayer by each member. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Kenneth Leonhardt and Mrs. Jessup. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Seely of Milford spent Mother’s Day in Marshall, Mich., in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. D’Addio, Maria and Phillip. Mr. Seely’s parents and his brothers and sisters, were also guests in the D’Addio home.
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North Webster School News ELEMENTARY MUSIC PROGRAM The sth and 6th grade chorus will present a special musical program sponsored by the PTA Friday, May 17, at 7:30 p. m. in the ' school gym. In addition the Lady Lions of North Webster will present awards to the student who has the highest academic average in each grade—l through 8. SEVENTH GRADE NOTES The banquet held at Foo and Faye’s by the GAA was very successful. Mrs. Parrott, the physical education teacher from the Niles, Mich., high school, spoke briefly and gave the GAA more ideas for next year’s activities. Linda Van Curen received the award for being high point girl of the year. The “Best Volleyball Player” trophy was presented to Jenna Lee Lundy. Peg Braithwaite won the trophy for singles champion of table tennis. Roberta Schaffer received the trophy for runner-up of the table tennis tournament. AU the girls received red GAA letters. Gaylord Toll, principal of North Webster school, was a guest at the banquet. SOPHOMORE NEWS In a track meet with Sidney on Thursday night Tim Reiff set a new school record for broad jump with a 19 ft.,. 5% inch jump. Dick Roose also set a new school record with a time of 23.6 seconds in the high hurdles. The sophomores elected class officers for the 1963-64 school year at a meeting on Friday, May 10. Dick Roose was elected president; Jim Hunt, vice president; Jackie Caywood, secretary; Bruce Pierce, treasurer; Terry Baugher, concessions manager; Rod Hine, assistant concessions manager; and Vicki NMiller and Les Kline, student council representatives. Joann Menzie, Vicki Miller, Ray Weaver, and Craig Baker were privileged to wait tables at the junior-senior prom on May 10. The sophomore news was reported by Beverly Greider. The class of 1964 held an election of officers with the following results: President, Joe Brower; vice president, Jim Royer; treasurer, Jane Raver; secretary, Cheryl Ganger; student council rep., Cheryl Ganger and David Pearl. Mrs. Ira Rothenberger, 3d grade teacher, and Mrs. Kreis, room mother, accompanied the 3d graders to the outskirts of town in three directions on a science field trip in connection with their, lessons on insect study. NORTH WEBSTER SCHOOL SCHEDULE May 16 - Senior exams periods 1,2, and 3; baccalaureate and commencement rehearsal in afternoon; Pierceton relays, 4:00. May 17 - Baccalaureate and commencement rehearsal in morning (if needed); senior exams period 4,5, and 6 in afternoon; PTA sponsored elementary music program at 7:30 p. m. May 18-25 - Senior Educational Excursion. i . May 21 - Cheerleader tryouts (activity period). May 22 - Students will attend from 8:30-11:30; exams for periods 1,2, and 3 vail be given. May 23 - (Same as for 22). May 24 - Last day of school. Students will arrive at 1:30 and will be dismissed at 2:15 May 26 - Baccalaureate 8. May 27 - Commencement 8. MR. AND MRS. FRED WEISSER ENTERTAIN FOR BIRTHDAYS Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisser entertained in their home on Sunday evening, May 5, in honor of their son Douglas who celebrated his 2d birthday and for Larry Weisser whose birthday was also on Sunday. Those present for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory and Dave, Mrs. Herman Weisser, Phil and Steve, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller and Miss Donna Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cory, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fisher, Miss Jo Ellen Me Clintic, Miss Kristi Lichtenwalter, and the Larry Weisser family, all of Milford.
I GOODWILL CLUB IN MAY MEETING Twenty-one members of the Goodwill Home Demonstration club met Wednesday, May 8, at the House of Friendship south of Syracuse. Meeting was opened by vicepresident Mys. Blanche Kline with pledge to the flag and club creed. History of song of the month, “Down in the Valley” was given by Mrs. Paul'Culler and with Mrs. Elmer Baugher at the piano led in group singing. Mrs. Emma Mabie gave the meditation with Mother’s Day as her theme. Mrs. Eloise Method gave the health and safety remarks on “Food Poisoning” and “Food Sanitation in the Home.” Lesson The lesson on “Kinds of Hard Floor Covering” was presented by Mrs. Bernard Roberts and Mrs. Thurlow Mock who displayed many samples of floor coverings. Mrs. Glen Popenfoose, president, had charge of the business session at which time she announced the Purdue conference would be held June 11-12-13. Response Response to roll call was “What sport I enjoy watching most”. Mrs. Dean Grady gave a report from the Ways and Means comittee and Mrs. Culler announced the annual club dinner would be held May 15 with Mrs. Fred Butt, Mrs. Culler and Mrs. John Shock as the committee in charge. Cards were signed to send to Mesdames Marie LeCount, Maude Traster and Eli Shock, members who are ill. | ■ Meeting was closed with the club collect. Refreshments were enjoyed during the social time by hostesses Mrs. Lee Henwood, Mrs. Eugene Henwood and Mrs. Floyd Brower. Mrs. Baugher won the door prize. A contest was conducted by Mrs. Maude DeVault with the prize going to Mrs. Method. Next meeting of the club will be June 12 with Mrs. Vernon Sholtey, Mrs. Raymond Jetmore and Mrs. Lillie Warner as hostesses. WAUBEE GRANGE MEETS THURSDAY The regular meeting of the Waubee Grange was held Thursday evening with 'Raymond Pinkerton presiding. The program was in charge of the home economics commttee, which included the sewing contest entries, and modeling of garments. A pot luck supper was enjoyed by the ladies of the grange, with special guests being Mrs. ByrOn Ulrich of Milford, and Mrs. Ray Eberhard of Paris, both home economics teachers, in the Goshen schools, who judged the entries in sewing. There were five entries in Class G (adults over 18 years); three entries in Class C (under eighteen year.) Mrs. Herman Miller and Mrs. Raymond Pinkerton received first place ribbons. The home economic committee presented gifts to the judges and contestsahts. The Mother’s Day theme was used in the program, with “A Tribute to Mother” given by Mrs. Ray Bray; “Grandmother’s Downfall” by Mrs. Richard Heyde; “Mothers Day” by Mrs. Glen Pinkerton; and “Lyrics on Life” by Mrs. Lloyd Felkner. Mrs. Herman Miller gave an article on “Food for Fitness,” explaining the proper daily food requirements for energy and food values for health’s sake, after which a film was shown dealing with “Nutrition and Balanced Meal Planning.” She also gave some pointers on “Safety in the Home.” Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ora Trader of New Tamarrack Grange, who are the Pomona master and home economics chairman, respectively, and Mrs. Clara Beehler who reported on her grange’s activities. Refreshments of sandwiches, cookes, cake, iced tea and coffee were served at the close of the meeting. Jr? BW4MT MR6AIM IM TOWN OUR OASSIHED APS
Syracuse Locals Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mullins and family of south of Syracuse spent Mother’s Day at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Rensberger and family at Larwill. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manwaring and daughter of Mentone were Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miner of Syracuse Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hodler of Wawasee Lake spent Mother’s Day week end at Hope, Ind., visiting her mother. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Evans and three sons, Tom, Jeff, and A/2c Michael, of Hebron, 0., spent Mother’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. J. Barton Cox at Syracuse. Mrs. Evans is Mr. Cox’s daughter. William Kessel of New Castle and Ernest Shireman of Fort Wayne are filling in for Frank Nyikos of Budget Investments of Syracuse while he is on vacation. Robert H. Rule, plant manager at I-X-L in Goshen and of Wawasee Lake, is in North Carolina for a week’s business trip. Word was received last week from Pvt. Tom Miler, son c< Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller of Syracuse, now stationed in Mannheim, Germany, that he and three other service friends are touring Spain via a motor trip. Miss Renee Crow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Crow of Syracuse, will take the state board cosmetologist’s examination at Indianapolis next Tuesday. She has been a student at Warner’s Beauty college during the past two sem.esters. Mr. and Mrs. Olen Keim and sons Dick and Don accompanied by Sherry Burson, all of Syracuse, were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Harve Overholt at Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. McClintic of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Julier of Gary were week end guests of Mrs. Lydia and Miss Ida Deardorff of Syracuse. Dr. and Mrs. Everett Nicholas of River Forrest, Illinois, called at the home of Mrs. Lydia and Miss Ida Deardorff of Syracuse on Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Garth Haines and family will be moving to Naperville, 111., soon where they will both be employed by the North Central college. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kern Sr., of Syracuse have returned home, after visiting in the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Schneider and family at Davenport, lowa. Mrs. John R. Kern and family of Auburn were Saturday callers of her father, Fred Baumgartner and also Mr. Kern’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kern Sr., all of Syracuse. Mrs. Orval Snobarger of Syracuse spent Saturday in Warsaw. Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kern 111 and son David Earl of Syracuse were their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morgan- ! thaler, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kern Jr., all of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morganthaler, Jr. and family were also guests. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lower and daughters Connie and Carol'of Toledo, Ohio, spent the week end with Mrs. Lower’s mother, Mrs. Ida Hibschman of Syracuse. The Lowers stopped in Garrett on their way home to visit Mrs. Lower’s brother, Herman Jensen and family. . Mr. a“nd Mrs. Elmer Risser of near Elkhart called on Mrs. Risser’s cousin, Mrs. Ida Hibschman of Syracuse on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Audrey LeCount and daughters Ellen and Michelle returned from West Point, Georgia, Sunday evening after spending a week there visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williamson and sons Ted and Terry. Mrs. Catherine Babcock, Miss Goldie Newcomer and Mrs. Lucille Miller and daughter Tonda of Syracuse visited Mrs Waitdr H. Miller and family in Elkhart Sunday. Mrs. W. N. Miller is recovering from injuries sustained in an automobile accident a few weeks ago. Tonda received a broken arm at that time also. Mrs. Catherine Babcock, Miss Goldie Newcomer and Mrs. Lucille Miller and daughter Tonda of Syracuse visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott of Goshen Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stout and granddaughter Nancy of Kendallville were Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Catherine Babcock of Syracuse. Miss Linda Simon, daughter of John Simon of Syracuse, spent the week end with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gilbert, on r 1 Syracuse. Mr. Simon and daughter Diana were Sunday afternoon callers of the Gilberts.
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Thursday, May 16, 1963 THE MAIL-JOURNAL
OBITUARIES
Charles Price, 81, Dies Monday Charles W. Price, 81, of Milford, died Monday afternooh at 3:45 in his home on west Emeline street. He had been in failing health for the past eight years. Death was due to a heart condition. Mr. Price was born December 2, 1.881, near Milford, the son of Washington and Rachel (Estep)Price. He had lived his entire life in the Milford community. In 1939 Mr. Price retired as janitor Os the Milford high school. He married the former Clara Leatherman on December 31, 1903. Survivors include the widow; four daughters, Mrs. John (Charlotte) Robinson of Nappanee, Mrs. Melba Rensberger and Mrs. Elmer (Flossie) Hartter, both of Milford, and Mrs. Maurice (Thelma) Crow of Syracuse; four sons, Russell of Nappanee, Everett of r 5 Warsaw, Glenn of r 1 Milford, and Robert of Elkhart; 29 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Three sisters, two brothers, and three half-sis-ters preceded him in death. Funeral services were .conducted by Rev. Robert Perkins this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock in the Bethel Church of the Brethren ‘in Milford. Burial was in the Milford cemetery. Clyde Wagner Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, at the D. O. Me I Comb and Sons funeral home in I Fort Wayne for Clyde Wagner of that city, father of Mrs. Robert Fisher of Syracuse. Mr. Wagner passed away at his home May 8. A veteran of the Spanish-Amer-ican. War, Mr. Wagner was born ! in Ossian and resided in Fort | Wayne most of his life. He retired from the General Electric com- [ pany 17 years ago. He is survived by his wife. The Rev. Charles Amstein of- ' ficiated at services and burial was : in Oak Lawn cemetery at Ossian. | Mazella Zimmerman Services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday for Mrs. Mazella Juday Zimmerman, 74, of r 4 Syracuse. She passed away Sunday, May 12, at 1:50 p. m. in her home at Oakwood Park. The daughter of Samuel and Sarah. Stocker, she was,born Aug- • ust 19, 1888, in Benton township. She married Benjamin Zimmer- | man April 16. 1911, and he pre-. ceded her in death in 1955. She was a member of the Solomon’s Creek EUB church. Survivors include a son, Dr. William H. Zimmerman of r 2 Syracuse;- three daughters, Miss Sarah Esther Zimmerman, at home, Miss Lulu Zimmerman of Elkhart conn—ty, and Mrs. Lois Kellogg of Elmwood, Ill.; three grandchildren; two adopted grandchildren; one brother, Kaleel Juday of Goshen; and a sister. Mrs. Bess Ringwald, Hyattsville, Md. A son Samuel preceded her in death. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Services Were held at the Solomon’s Creek church with the Rev. Gene White officiating. Burial was in Solomon’s Creek cemetery. Harris funeral home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may- be made to the Goshen General hospital building fund.
George Wood Named Delegate To Boys' State From North Webster
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GEORGE WOOD George Wood has been named North Webster Boys’ State delegate. George, who is an outstanding student and has recently been elected student council president for the third time, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood of North Webster. The alternate is David Pearl, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pearl
Miko Szkrumelak Miko Szkrumelak. 63, r 1 Milford, passed away at 11:30 a. m. Tuesday in the Goshen General hospital. He had been admitted Sunday. Mr. Szkrumelak was born in the Ukraine on October 15, 1899, and came to the United States 15 years ago and lived in the Milford community for the past 12 years. He became a United States citizen five years ago. Survivors include the widow, the former Eudokia Abramiuk. to whom he was married 30 years ago; three sons, Miko, Niko, and Johnny, all at home; a daughter, Maria, also at home; and a sister in the Ukraine. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a. m. in the Orthodox church in Goshen. SYRACUSE Hospital Notes Mrs. Maurice Snyder of Syracuse was released from the Goshen hospital early this week. Mrs. Charles Hursh and Mrs. Wallace Huffer, both of Syracuse, were - released from Goshen General hospital last week following treatment. Walter Ritter of Syracuse was dismissed Friday morning from Goshen hospital. Keith and Donald Berkey, both of route 1 Syracuse, were admitted to Goshen General hospital Friday. They were later released. Mrs. Max Workman of r 1 Syracuse was released last week from the Goshen hospital. Mrs. Clifford Miller of Syracuse was admitted to the Goshen hospital over the week end. Ivy Dettwiler of r 2 Syracuse was admitted to. the Goshen hospital over the week end. Eric Coburn of Syracuse received emergency treatment in the Goshen hospital for an injury to his right arm sustained in ■ a fall from a tree at- home. Stephen Lee of r 3 Syracuse was admitted to the Goshen hospital early this week. Harold Hostetter of r 3 Syracuse was admitted to the Goshen hospital early this week. Mrs. Richard Ditmer of Syracuse was admitted to the Goshen hospital early this week. ‘MONTH OF THE YEAR’ IS THEME AT The months of the year the theme last Thursday evening for the Mother-Daughter banquet held in the Milford Christian church. As each mother or daughter entered the- church she was presented an artificial rose corsage by Miss Judy Rapp and Miss Alanna Orn. The program was put on bx>the American Auxiliary choir with Mrs. Glenn Moi'ehead as director and Mrs. Fred Weisser as accompanist. Mrs. Woodrow Free was narrator. There was narration and song given for each month of the year. Solos were sung by Mesdames Morehead and Don Wolferman and Miss Lydia Shearer. For October Mrs. Morehead read “Little Orphan Annie”. ~'\Mrs. Roger Graff, president of the Ladies Aid, gave the opening remarks and Mrs. Carl Shearer gave the closing prayer. Mrs; Wallace Scott of Syracuse won the center piece. Refreshments followed the program in the- church fellowship room. A dessert smorgasbord was served by the ladies of Circle 1 under the direction of Mrs. John Yeater, circle chairman. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE
DAVID PEARL of r I Warsaw. David has "been active in student ciuncil, speech club and science club, and is also a good student. The Boys’ State program is sponsored by the American Legion and carried out on the Indiana university campus. The North Webster delegate is sponsored by the Herbert Kuhn post 253.
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