The Mail-Journal, Volume 2, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 December 1963 — Page 1

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Masons To Observe Feast Os St. John I Masons of the Lakeland area i will join in a state-wide observ-1 ance of the Feast of St. John the Evangelist on Friday evening, Dec. 1 27. • Under the sponsorship of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana, lodges in hundreds of Hoosier communities will pay traditional honors to one of its two patron saints. The organi--zation’s other patron saint is St. John the Baptist. Judge Arthur A. Osburn of Marion, Grand Master of Masons in Indiana, has authorized all lodges to celebrate St. John’s Day with a revival of an ancient “table lodge ’ ceremony, including special music and talks. In his proclamation Judge Osburn described the occassion as “an hour of fraternal fellowship rich in Masonic tradition.’’ Table Lodge ceremonies will be held in the banquet hall of Kosciusko Lodge No. 418 at Milford and Leesbuig Lodge No. 181 Leesburg. The Indiana Masonic calendar provides-for annual celebrations of the two patron saints, one in December and the other in June, each on the local level. This Hoosier program is unique; nothing similar to it has been attempted by the Grand Lodge of any other state. ACCIDENT VICTIMS RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL Debra Carpenter of Syracuse and John Hare of Milford were released this week from the Goshen General hospital where they had been patients, since December 1 following a. one-car accident on the Kern road about a half mile southwest of Syracuse. . \ f. Miss Carpenter, a sophomore at Syracuse high school, was. released Thursday from the hospital. She will’be on crutches for at least three months. Debra plans to return to school after Christmas vacation. Mr. Hare, a freshman at Milford, was dismissed Sunday from the Goshen hospital. He plans to return to school after Christmas vacation. Dennis Chambers, also injured in the accident, has returned to school and is still under doctor’s car. He is a senior at Milford high school. SYRACUSE FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS The Syracuse /ire department answered a call at the George Funk residence at 724 East Chicago street, about 3:10 p.m- on Thursday, Dec. 12. An electric train transformer was /smouldering, the firemen disconnected it. On Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 al.m. the lire department received a call to the Walter Yoder home on the Milford road, where rags were smouldering in the basement. The rags were removed and little damage was reported to the house.

$561 Collected For CROP In Van Buren Township nee Cory, chairman of CROP in Van Buren township reported to this paper that $561 had been collected this yearThe Christian Rural Overseas Program money will be used to help needy people overseas with food and farming equipment so that they can Learn to help themselves. .. The township was divided into five sections with a team of two working in each section. Workers, who did most of their work last Tuesday, are Earl Cooper, Maurice Beer, John Davidsen, Lloyd Dewart, Jacob Bucher, Henry Martin, Fred Schori, Ezra Beer, Oscar Graff, and Max Evans. Gerald Wilson, state CROP director of Indianapolis also helped. s This year’s contributions were mostly cash, however, a few farmers donated com.

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Christmas Programs At Lakeland Churches

Syracuse The churches in Syracuse have planned various types of Christmas and New Year services. Following is a list of the events to occur and some which were held last week end. METHODIST The Methodist church held its children’s program with treats for the children Sunday, Dec. 15. Sunday morning, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a. m„ the church will present “Christmas in Song’’. There will be holy communion services Sunday evening, Dec. 22, from 7:30 until 9:30. SOLOMON CREEK EUB Solomon Creek EUB church will have a Christmas program Christmas eve at 7:30 at the church. GRACE LUTHERAN On Saturday, Dec. 21, the Luther chorus of the Grace Lutheran church will go caroling. They will return to the church for a supper. The choirs will present a program of special music at the Sunday evening services starting at 7:30. Monday, Dec. 23, the Luther League will go caroling. After caroling they will return to the church for refreshments. There will be a' candlelight service at 11 p. m. Christmas eve. (Continued on page 6) .

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Milford Caroling, plays, films, and children’s programs are among the events being planned by the churches of Milford in observance of the holiday season. Some Christmas program were presented over the week end. METHODIST The church school Christmas program of the Methodist church will be presented Sunday morning, Dec. 22. The cherub choir will sing “A Christmas Song’’ and each class will read a poem or scripture for its part in the program. Santa Claus will visit each class following the program witli a treat for each member. “How Far is It to Bethlehem?’’ is the title of the sermon to be given by Rey. Richard Sumner at the morning worship. The church Christmas program, “Let All Rejoice”, will be portrayed in pantomime with scripture, song and story on Sunday evening, Dec. 22, commencing at 7 o’clock. « Three choral groups will participate. The cherub choir, junior choir, and the church belles will sing together with solos, duets, and musical numbers on the organ and piano. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN I The annual Christmas program (Continued on page 6)

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Leesburg Annual Christmas services and programs will be presented Sunday evening at the Leesburg churches. Other programs and events are also planned for the Yule holidays. METHODIST Sunday- evening, Dec. 22, at 7:30 a Christmas -program will be presented at the Leesburg Methodist church. The children in the kindergarten and primary classes will participate in the program. Two Christmas carols, “Silent Night” and “Away in a Manger”, will be sung by the junior choir. Hymns and scripture will be used along with slides to tell the Christmas story. The youth of the church will go caroling Monday evening, Dec. 23. They will meet at the church at 6:30. Rev. and Mrs. W. Lave/n Skinner will accompany the group. OSWEGO BAPTIST The youth group of the Oswego Baptist church will present a program Sunday evening in the holi-j day keeping. Services will begin at 7. Jim Reffit is pastor of the church. The group, led by Mrs. Carl Ryan of Shoe lake, collected toys for the Christian Center at Indianapolis. Mrs. Ryan and members of the youth group will deliver the toys on Monday. (Continued on page 6)

North Webster The churches in North Webster and surrounding area are observ- ■ ing the Yule season with special services and programs. CHURCH OF GOD Reverend Brooks Linn, pastor of the Church of God has announced that the living nativity scene will be displayed on the lawii again this year and a pageant consisting of four scenes will be presented three times each evening on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The first performance will be at 7:30 with repeat performances at 8 and at 8:30 o’clock. The four scenes to be depicted are “The Birth of the Savior”, “The Visit of the Shepherds”, “Wise Men from the East”, and “Into All the World”. The pageant will be accompanied by music and narration which will be amplified so ’that the program may be enjoyed from a car. It is expected that some live animals including a burro and' i some sheep will again be included ‘ in the scene. Hiram Ferverda is general chairman for the program. During the Sunday morning service the children’s Christmas . program will be presented. Mrs. H. A. Ganger is superintendent of the junior department. (Continued on page 6)

To Resurface 13 South Os Syracuse According to a report released from the offices of the State Highway Commission at Indianapolis on Tuesday a maintenance contract has been let to- resurface state road 13 south of Syracuse. Hot asphaltic concrete resurfacing will, be done on S. R. 13, | 4.24 miles from S. R. 8 to the city limits of Syracuse. ■ The contract was let to ReithRiley Construction company, Inc., Goshen, for $134,640. The engineer’s estimate had been $171,910.50.

c TO BID OFF LICENSE PLATES Mrs. Max Ganshorn,> Syracuse license branch manager; reported that Friday, Dec. 20, at 4:30 p. m., is the deadline for bids for 1964 license plates, 43C-1 through 43C-4. Mrs. stated that any money over and above the cost of the plates will go to the Leesburg and Pierceton fire departments. She also stated that persons witj* plates reserved, having a number under 200, must have them paid for no later than Dec. 28.

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MAIL GALORE — Postal de- I partments in the Lakeland area post offices are “enjoying” their heaviest mail of the year at the present time. Monday morning’s mail at the Syracuse post office consisted of a “terrific load”, according to postmaster Ernest Bushong. The 17 postal employees of the Syracuse office were kept busy

MAX WORKMAN WITH STANDARD According to an announcement made this week by Ted Baumgartner of Milford the new bulk tank man for Standard oil products in the Syracuse- Wawasee area is Max Workman. Mr. Workman may be reached by phoning 457-2872 before 8 a.m. or after 12 noon. If Mr. Workman cannot be reached at this number phone Milford 658-5931. MERRY JAYNES MEET AT RUBIE’S The Merry Jaynes club of Milford met at Ruble’s in Milford last. Saturday night for their annual Christmas party, i A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by the 18 members present at tables decorated in green.. Rad , candles in holders were at each place setting. | A game of Santa Claus was played and gifts were exchanged. '

Si Si Si Si S«J 5£ Sb. S£ Si St 5u Si 5u S£ Su Si Si ?S Si ?ai ?«i S£ ®s» Sfc S What Christmas Means To Me J. ROSS RICHEY, Pastor Syracuse Methodist Church “God so loved . . . that He gave.” These words spell out quite adequately my in the real meaning of Christmas. It is this “Giving” on the part of God which we try to symbolize in our giving at Christmas time. As is so often the case with symbols, the aid to our worship (Christmas celebrations as they ought to be) are apt to become the ’object of our worship (Christmas celebrations as they actually are experienced.) It has already become true when we rush around to make it appear that we thought of a casual friend first, by feverishly addressing and sending our greeting by return mail. It has already become true when we are overly anxious in our family exchanges concerning the value of merchandise given or received. It has already become true when shopping for our loved ones becomes burdensome. It has already become true when Santa Claus is a more real part of our image of Christmas than is Christ. Perhaps, in the light of these suggestions, Are all stand condemned. If §o, let us plead guilty determine that we, and those for whom we are responsible, shall know the real meaning of Christmas this year. I would start this renewal by reading John 3:16 & 17. I would Continue it by reading Luke 2:8-15. I would want to include also in my reading “The Other Wise Alan” by Henry Van Dyke. I would include in my giving, at least one person or family who really needs a lift. I would offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God for His “Unspeakable Gift” — His only Begotten Son — who alone can “Take away the sin of the world.” I would recognize my need for this Saviour and would express it in the words of a little chorus: Into my heart, Into my heart, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus Come in today, come in to stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.

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handling the heavy m&il with quick dispatch. Two carriers are being used on each of the four rural routes all this week, Mr. In the above photo Gene Kitson, city carrier, is shown on the left, and sub carrier on route 4, Gerald Sechrist, is on the right sorting packages. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' “Santa Claus is coming to town” and he’ll have treats for all the little . boys and girls. He’ll be at the American Legion home in Syracuse from 2 to 4 p. m‘. Saturday. The jolly man in the brighjt red suit will be with members of. the Milford Lions club on Thursday as they give treats to the kindergarten children of the town and again on Friday afternoon when they treat the elementary students. Santa will arrive at the Syracuse public library on Saturday. He’ll be there between 2 and 2:30 and will have treats for the children. He’ll be on hand to aid the Milford 'Chamber of Commerce on Saturday and again on Christmas j eve. As we understand it, this jQlly old man will visit in several stores ' in the Lakeland area between now I and Christmas.