The Mail-Journal, Volume 2, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 June 1963 — Page 3

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25 YEARS AGO, JUNE 23, 1938 Mrs. Prue Bushong, 56, wife of William Bushong, town marshal, and a resident of Milford for 20 years, died at her home Sunday. She leaves her husband; three sons, Kenneth of Leesburg, Joe and Robert of Milford; and three daughters, Mrs. John Clause and Miss Maryann Bushong of Milford and Mrs. Glenn Stookey of Valparaiso. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hiatt are the parents of a 7 % pound daughter born June 15 at the Murphy hospital in Warsaw. The baby girl has been named Rosalie. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jones spent the latter part of last week with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. B. Jones. The Milford fire department

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the Mermaid Festival. Diane Bisig, left, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bisig of North Webster, will represent the Barbee chain as "Miss Barbee Lake.” On

was called to the P. S. Sharp residence early Friday evening when a burner on a gasoline water heater overflowed and caught fire. The blaze was extinguished without the aid of the department and no damage resulted. The 30th Haney-Grimm reunion was held at the Nappanee park on June 18 with 45 members attending, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Mace Hollar, Mrs. Harold Gawthrop and son, Mrs. Jacob Fox, Paul, Fred, and little Miss Betty Lou Haney. The 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Wyland who reside on the Redmon farm, miles east of Milford on the Syracuse road, drank a quantity of kerosene oil; on Tuesday forenoon. In the absence of Dr. Hursey, Mrs.

the right is Jean Kaiser, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser of Milford. Miss Kaiser is "Miss Milford” in the annual queen contest.

Hursey assisted a Syracuse physician in pumping the child’s stomach. Misses Gwendoline and Elizabeth Orn spent last week at the Christian Northern Indiana Young People’s conference at Oakwood Park. 35 YEARS AGO, JUNE 21, 1928 With the completion of three new tennis courts in Milford, tennis playing has been revived among ladies, men, and children. Marriage licenses were issued Saturday by the county clerk to Everett Darr of near Syracuse and Miss Alta Coy of Milford; in Elkhart county a license was issued to Ray E. Bray of Elkhart and Miss Erna M. Dippon of Milford. Clarence Miller is employed by a road contractor at Etna Green. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Dubbs and Charles Traster and family were in Gpshen Saturday. Miss Dimple Van Pherson, bookkeeper, and Cloyse Thomas, salesman, have been employed by the Miller Chevrolet Sales. Mr. and Mrs. Fordia Dewart and family of Peru will spend the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dewart. Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Bowers attended the Whitehead family reunion held at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Troup near Os-

wego on Sunday. J. J. Ruch and his son Joseph, who was recently mart.ed, will continue to operate a garage on north Main street and will be associated as partners in the business. Richard Barnhart of Mishawaka, formerly of Milford, called on the families of Charles Bird and John D. Helminger on Sunday. 40 YEARS AGO, JUNE 21,1923 The 10th annual Coy family reunion was held at the home of Frank Maloy east of Milford Sunday, June 17, with 132 relatives and friends present. Miss Dorothy Geyer, a nurse in training at Battle Creek, Mich., has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Geyer. Orville Crewes has accepted a position as salesman for a Chicago bond house. David Hamilton of northeast of Milford killed two large black snakes recently near his home. One of the snakes measured seven feet and nine inches long and the other one six feet long. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fetters and Mrs. Minta Gibson were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews on Sunday. Deaths: Wilma Willodean Davis, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Davis, died Thursday of tetanus. Joseph K. Mock, 86, of Syracuse, died Thursday at the home of his son, Reuben Mock, southeast of Milford. 50 YEARS AGO, JUNE 26, 1913 Donald and Miss Helen Vanderveer, who are attending college at Ann Arbor, Mich., are at home with their parents spending their vacation. John Bushong and Miss Ida Belle Wogoman, both of Syracuse, were married Saturday at 11:30. They will reside on a farm near Syracuse. T. L. Hammond of Milford had the honor of taking in his automobile a few days ago the oldest person in the country, Mrs. Cross, a German lady in her 104th year. Harry Stiffler has been working his spare time in the Erick meat market this week. A. B. Martin and Will Hower have been painting the farm buildings of Charles Thomson, south of Syracuse. Conrad Leatherman was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Rollo Neff, last week and also with the Killian brothers who live in that locality. Miss Helen Lentz has accepted a position in the drug store of Ed Cammack and has charge of the I fine soda fountain. r Paul Buhrt, wife, and little son called on John Auer and family on Sunday. Ifflß JF t . . ,isi JULY WEDDING PLANNED — Mr. and Mrs. George Keller of r 3 Syracuse announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Judy, to Jim L. Mock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mock, also of r 3 Syracuse. The wedding is planned for July 27. Miss Keller attends Milford high school. The bridegroom-elect is a 1960 graduate of Syracuse high school and is an employee of R. R. Donnelley and Sons Co. in Warsaw.

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Vacation In Northern Indiana Mermaid Festival Week. MERMAID FESTIVAL - Ann Conner of Marlon. Formal NORTH WEBSTER, INDIANA parade of Queen contestants and their escorts. A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE - WORK - PLAY - RELAX JUNE~22-n 1M ' '. 1 MERMAID BALL SATURDAY, JUNE 22 North Webster High School Gym 9:00 P. M. - 12:00 P. M.— Informal dancing to the music sSHt* of "Music Men.” See a preview of the 1963 "Queen of Lakes” x contestants. Admission $4.00 ’* per couple, including tax. 10:00 P. M. - 10:30 P. M.— Introduction of 1963 Queen | contestants. Posing for ama- HRiHV teur and professional photo- .. graphers. 1962 Indiana s Queen of Lakes 10:30 P. M. - 11:00 P. M. — Grand March presided over by 1962 "Queen of Lakes” Debra DEBRA ANN CONNER, MARION, INDIANA Mermaid Festival Program 8:30 P.M.- Announcing winners of parade at JUNE 24-29,1963 gy m 8:30 -10:30 P. M. — "Queen of Lakes” contest. Selection of seven Mermaid Princesses at school MONDAY, JUNE 24 - Children's Night 6.00- oa.nival rides far kids (With during ■y.AA AA O « n « w »P a P e ;« 0U P® n >- judging by the second and third 7.00 -11.00 P. M. Basketball tourney. place winners of the talent show. 9:00 - 10:00 P. M. — Talent show (festival grounds). TUESDAY, JUNE 25 SATURDAY, JUNE 29 12:00- 6:00 P.M. — Kid’s day matinee. Reduced prices 7:00 - 11:00 P. M. — Basketball tourney. on rides at festival grounds. 9:00- 10:00 P.M.-Talent show (festival grounds). ?;30 _ 8:00 P . M . Parade o f Mermaid Princesses, preceded by Queen of Lakes Debbie Conner - Parade starts at south end of WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 town to school gym. 7:00 -11:00 P. M.— Basketball tourney. 8:00 - 9:00P.M.— Basketball tourney (Finals). 9:00-10:00 P.M. —Talent show festival grounds). 8:30 - 10:30 P. M. — "Queen of Lakes” contest — selection of Indiana’s 1963 “Queen of Lakes” from seven Mermaid PrincessTHURSDAY, JUNE 27 chosen the night before. Entertainment will be furnished during 7:00 -11:00 P. M. — Basketball tourney. judging'by first place winner of tal7:30- 8:00 P. M. — Children’s parade. ent show. , 8:00 - 9:00P.M. — Cutie King & Queen contest. Boys 10:30P.M.- CORONATION OF "QUEEN OF and girls 4-6 years. LAKES” 1962 Queen concedes crown. 9:30 -10:30 P. M. — Talent show (finals). On festival , , grounds. Trophies and Cash, Ist, 11:00 -11:15 P. M. — BIG DRAWING on festival grounds. 2nd, 3rd. Prize to be given away! FRIDAY, JUNE 28 - Parade Night W ° rld Im" 6:00- 8:00 P.M.— Famous Mermaid Parade. . Trophies and cash prizes awarded FREE PARKING on FESTIVAL GROUNDS best school and military bands, best decorated convertibles and floats Sponsored by wa?"n n g “Mt e s S ,“ dest’ SXt NORTH WEBSTER LIONS CLUB mounted unit and cutie conveyance. , . . c n t IT *• 1! 8:30P.M.- Basketball tourney (semi-finals) Americas Greatest Small 1 own festival!

37 Queen Candidates Vie For Mermaid Festival Honors

The following is an exhaustive list of the 37 candidates from all over Indiana who are competing for the coveted Queen of the Lakes crown. The 1963 queen of the 18th annual Mermaid Festival will be crowned at 10:30 p. m. Saturday evening in the North Webster high school gymnasium. Miss Akron - Sharon Leckrone Miss Albany - Suellen Limerick Miss Albion - Fonda Ross Miss Alexandria - Dianna Schletter Miss Alpha Chi Omega from Ball State - Linda Mast of Fort Wayne Miss Alpha Sigma Alpha from Ball State - Alice Berninger of Delphi Miss Barbee Lake - Diana Bisig of North Webster Miss Beauty Box - Michele Brinneman of Huntington Miss Bremen - Pat Wilson of Lake of the Woods Miss Carmel - Barbara Ward Miss Center Lake - Suzann Kay Parker Miss Claypool - Marcy Bouse Miss Concord - Ruth Zarria Miss Cowan - Sandra Saunders of Muncie Miss Decatur Jaycees - Janelle Everhart Miss Delta Zeta of Ball State - Hilda Haupert of North Manchester

Miss Indian Hills - Vicki Hamilton of Anderson Miss Kingsbury - Charlene Tonagel of LaPorte Miss Leesburg - Sally Albert Miss Mount Summit - Cherie Ransdell Miss Marion - Janet Modlin Miss Mentone - Ana Murcia Miss Milford - Jean Kaiser Miss Mishawaka - Betty Casper Miss New Carlisle - Barbara Kulwicki of North Liberty Miss North Manchester Jaycees - Janet Allen Miss North Webster - Rebecca Ritchie Miss Pierceton - Anita English Miss Richland Center - Denise Spear of Rochester Miss Junior Rockcreek - Anita Espich of Markle Miss Senior Rockcreek - Julia Swank of Bluffton Miss Rural Youth District II - Judy Biggerstaff of Waterloo Miss Sechrist Lake - Sigrid Geasman of Huntington Miss Selma - Cheryl Handley Miss Sigma Sigma Sigma of Ball State - Karen Ferguson of Rochester Miss Syracuse - Vona Schacht Miss Van Buren - Jeanie Besore TO BE PHS SURGEON IN ARIZONA Dr. Alan E. Beer, son of Rev. and Mrs. Theo Beer, has been commissioned as senior assistant surgeon in the United States Public Health Service. He will report to active duty at the USPHS Indian health hospital in Tuba City, Ariz., on July 1, 1963. Dr. Beer received his medical degree from Indiana university in 1962 and is presently competing his internship at the Methodist hospital Graduate Medical Center in Indianapolis. Dr. Beer’s new address is: PHS Indian Hospital Tuba City, Ariz. Mr. and Mrs. Lavent Tom and son James of Milford visited Bill Mullinix in Wabash over the week end.

Thursday, June 27, 1963

New Salem News By MRS. RAY FERVERDA The Rev. and Mrs. Hartman Rice and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Esh of Conemaugh, Pa., were overnight guests in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Howard Kreider on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse, Diana and Georgina entertained at dinner on Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunwiddie, Mr. and Mrs. George Dunwiddie and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dunwiddie, Miss Leia Dunwiddie, Miss Marceile Curry and Mrs. C. H. Curry, all of Bluftfon, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dunwiddie and three daughters of Fort Wayne. Rev. and Mrs. Howard Whittacre of West Virginia were luncheon guests on Saturday of Rev. and Mrs. Howard Kreider. Mr. and Mrs. John Dombach and Jeff of Goshen and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reed of Milford spent Saturday evening in the home of the Kreiders. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mathews spent Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hartter of near Milford. Mrs. Ruth DeFries attended services at Grace Bible church In Syracuse on Sunday evening. She was a guest of Harriett and Harold DeFries at the services. Denice, young daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Eldon Morehouse, is suffering from the measles this week. The Eldon Morehouses are spending the summer in the home of the Guy Morehouses. Chief P. C. John T. and Mrs. Vance spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs.’ Frank Shively near Leesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Neff at Syracuse. Monday' morning the, Vances and their children, Michael and Marcell, returned to their new home in Trendon, Mo. The children had spent two weeks with relatives here.

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On Sunday morning Frhnk Max Shively took Allen Shively of Syracuse to South Bend where he took a plane to Chicago, then to California where he will spend a week with his family and Mrs. Dorothy Laughlin at Palm Springs. Mrs. Ellis Wildman left early Tuesday morning for Indianapolis where she took a bus for Holyridge, N. C., to assist in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Coon. The Coons became parents of a daughter on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Wildman attended services in the Redeemer Lutheran church at Warsaw Sunday in honor of the christening of their grandson, Scott Joseph. Scott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wildman. The elder Wildmans were guests at dinner of their son. Syracuse Locals Mrs. Estella Swartz of south Huntington street, Syracuse spent one day last week with Mrs. Hazel Janssen of Nappanee. Mr. and Mrs. Rex P. Hunt of r 1, North Webster, are spending a few days at Arcadia. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams last week returned to reside in Syracuse after living in California for ten years. They were living in LaSierra and prior to that in Corona. With them is a son, * Melvin. William Buster has returned to his home in Elwood, after a visit with his sister, Mrs- Thomas Gilbert and Mr. Gilbert and Jane Buster. The Syracuse fire department made a run too Highland View Friday night where an automobile was on fire. Arlis Hamman of Goshen received a cut on his forehead re- ’ quiring seven stitches to close in 1 a car collision on r 13 near The Italian Villa Sunday alterneon? H 6 was taken to a physician’s office and released. • «-». < «.

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