The Mail-Journal, Volume 3, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 March 1964 — Page 1

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MILFORD OES OFFICERS — Pictured above are the new officers of the Milford Order of Easters Star. Kosciusko Chapter ICS. foilowtag their public installation Friday evening. March to. at the Masonic temple in Milford. Standing, left to right, in the front row are Mrs. Donald Ahms. Mrs. Paul Kber. Mrs. Robert Geiger.

Mrs. Wilbur Baumgartner Installed As Worthy Matron Os Milford OES

_ Mrs. Wilbur Baumgartner was installed as worthy matron of the Kosciusko chapter 160, Order of the Eastern Star of Milford. Friday evening. March 20. at the public ceremony held in the Masonic temple Paul Kizer was installed as the worthy patron. Other officers installed were Mrs Robert Ruch, associate matron; Robert Ruch, associate patron; Mrs. W W. Free, secretary ; Mrs. Robert Reed, treasurer; Mrs. Charles Myers, conductress; and Mrs Warren Fisher, associate conductress. The following appointed officers were installed Mrs Wayne Me Carter. chaplain. Mrs Harry Schultz, marshal; Mrs. Donald Ahms, organist; Mrs Silas Howard. ’ Adah: Mrs. Walter Ritter. Ruth: Mrs. Lester Purcell. Esther; Mrs. Stanley Scott, Martha; and Mrs. Robert Geiger, electa; Mrs Paul Kizer, warder; Walter Ritter, sentinel; Mrs. William Perry, soloist, and William Perry, prompter. Installing officers wire M;s William Martin. Milford. Claud Stahl. Pierceton, Mrs Edwin Grebb. Elkhart. Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner of Milford. Miss Kristi Lichtenwalter of Milford, and Miss Judy Martin of Milford . Past officers' jewels were presented to past matron. Mrs. Harry Schultz and past matron. Joe Estep, by Mrs. Baumgartner and Mr. Kizer on behalf of the chapter. The East was decorated with a beautiful gold cup on a red background that was painted by the worthy matron's father, Mr. Moore. . of Elkhart The West had her theme. and watchword, love and hospitality, above a beautiful basket of red roses. The social room was decorated j in lovely spring colors and a beautiful vase of yellow roses graced the reception table. Mrs. Joe Sunthimer, Mrs. Joe Estep, and Mrs. Oliver Replogle poured. Joe Estep was in charge of the reception. Guests were from Bremen. Nappanee, Pierceton. Elkhart, and Syracuse Roy Giants Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Mrs. Roy Giant of r 4 Warsaw ~ celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Monday. March 23 A family dinner was held at Ito home of their daughter. Mrs. Russel Rupte at Leesburg. Besides the daughter they have two sons, Sam of Leesburg and Harold of Atlantic City, N. J.; three grandchildren, and seven

Open School Bus Bids

The Lakeland school board met on Tuesday evening to open bids far the purchase of four school buses far use in the 19M-43 school year. Before bids were opened, the board stated no decision would be made at tiiis meeting as time was needed to tabulate and analyse the bids and to add or subtract certin optional items. Bids were opened and the following base bids were tabulated I Chants Only Eby Ford Sates, $2,91000. Ford - Goshen. i McCormick-Cutier, U7B.M, Chev. — Syracuse. I If yers Ford, 2,73158, Ford - Mk

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Mrs. Wavue McCarter, Mrs. Harry Schultz, Mrs. Robert Reed. Mrs. Stanley Scott. Mrs. Lester Purceil. and Mrs. Silas Howard. In the back row. left to right, are Mrs. Warren Fisher. Mrs. diaries Myers, Robert Ruch. Paul Kizer. Mn. Wilbur Baumgartner. Mrs. Robert Ruch. Mrs. W. W. Free. Mrs. Walter Ritter, aad Walter Ritter.

Carl Thomas OrdainedTo Ministry Carl Thomas, son of Mrs Marion Deeter of Milford, was ordained to the ministry in the First Southern Baptist church at Fort Wayne on Sunday afternoon at 2:30. He has been pastor of the Waynedale Southern Baptist Mission in Fort Wayne for some time. He will continue to serve this church. Mr and Mrs. Marion Deeter and Paul Thomas. Carl’s brother, were to the Waynedale Mission for morning servcies. They were dinner guests of Rev and Mrs Thomas in their new home in New Haven. They attended the ordaining services on Sunday afternoon. Women's Fellowship Hears Book On “Amish Life” The Women s Fellowship of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren met Tuesday evening. March 17 at the church Mrs. Harry Fackler, president, presided. Mrs. Leonard Barnhart, presented, the program by reviewing the book "Amish Life" by John Hostetler. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Mrs. Forrest Fackler and Mrs. Arthur Wagner, to 14 members present.

S3,oooFireAt Warren Fisher Home Thursday A fire Thursday evening around 8 p. m. caused approximately $3,000 worth of damage to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren O Fisher of r I Milford, according to Milford's fire chief Harold Kaiser. The home is the first one west of the New Salem Church of the Brethren on the right side es the road. The Fishers were in the process of remodeling their home when an overloaded circuit caused a fire in the false ceiling above the kitchen and utility room. Moot of the damage was done in these two rooms. The fire department made a second run to the Fisher home about 5 a. m. on Friday morning when the fire broke out a second time.

ford. McKown GMC, 2.900 00, GMC - Warsaw. Lakeland Motors, 2,773.77, Dodge — Syracuse. W 4 W Track Sates, 3,030.00, latern. — Warsaw. , Body Only Wheatley s, Inc , Elkhart. $3,208.35 Merriman 4 Co., Fort Wayne, 2, 906 75 - Carpenter. Leonards, fee., Silver Lake, 2,926. 00 — Superior. \ Kerfin Motor Sales, Sliver Lake, 3,077.00 - Thomas. Cembimd Bid Ehy Ford Sales, Goshen, WMJS

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Two School Board Contests Develop Today Two contests developed early today for seats on the Lakeland school board. Glen L. Treesh. r 1 Milford, filed for the seat now held by Glenn Brown of Milford, and Edward ("Dick”) Handgen of r 1 Leesburg filed for the seat held by Dale Graham of Leesburg. These are the only seats on the i five-man board up for contest in the Tuesday. May 5, election. Treesh. 41, is a Van Buren township fanner and resides at Wadbee lake. He graduated from Milford high school in 1941 and has a World War II naval record. His wife, the former Jean Geiger of Syracuse, graduated from Syracuse high school in 1940. Treesh is a former Milford PTA president and a Lions club member. He is a candidate in district 4. Mr. and Mrs. Treesh have four children, three attending the Milford school. Handgen. 53, iKaJooLapd die maker for DeMuth & Sons, Inc?>at Leesburg, and has been a school bus driver in Plain township for 15 years. The Handgens Oswego and have three adult/children. Mr Handgen graduated from Milford high school in 1928. He is a candidate in district 1. Cromwell Fire Dept. To Take Calls In Syracuse Area The trustees of Turkey Creek and Sparta townships with the fire chiefs, assistant chiefs. advisory board chairmen and representatives of property owners met at the Syracuse fire station on Tuesday evening for a meeting regarding the cooperation of the two township fire departments. Prior to the meeting they had dinner at Howard's restaurant. The subject under discussion was better and faster fire protection for the property owners of Turkey Creek township, who use the Cromwell telephone exchange. This includes property owners from Galloway’s store north around the lake to Crow's addition. The two township trustees agreed that in order to furnish better protection for that area the Cromwell fire department, being closer, would take fire calls in the area. The Turkey Creek fire department will furnish Cromwell additional equipment when needed. The matter of compensation to the Sparta township fire department for runs to Turkey Creek township was discussed and a Sum was agreed upon. This cooperation between the two townships is a step towards better fire protection for the whole area and should be of great interest not only to the < Continued on page 2)

Ford with Bluebird Body. MeCormick-Cutter, Syracuse, 5,985, 28 — Chev. with Bluebird Body. Lakeland Motos, Syracuse, 5,500. 00 — Dodge with Superior Body. After the bids were opened and the questions asked by the bidders were answered, the board agreed that a » decision would be made not later than their regular meeting on April . 14. and that all bidders would be noctfwd ot use Msra s uccisiot. ib addition to board members James C. Stucky, Dale E. Graham, and Glenn L. Brown; business manaeger \ Don H. Arnold, and superintendent Lewis S. Immel. were present*

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1664

Syracuse Masons Purchase Building

The members of Syracuse Masonic Lodge, No. 4545, F. A A M., voted Monday night to purchase the build* ing known as the Thornburg building. located on east Main street in Syracuse. The * lodge has held its meetings on the second floor of the building for the past 18 years. Thirty-five members were present at the Monday night meeting, and the vote to purchase the building followed a two-hour discussion. On March 1 the lodge took a 30day option to purchase the building for 112,000, and the vote on Monday night was to exercise the option. The lodge has a building corporation composed of Douglas J. Yoder,

Thomas Kramer Named To Governor's Youth Advisory Committee

Thomas N. Kramer, son of Mr. and ’ Mrs. Ronald V. Kramer, 127 North Shore Dr . Syracuse, has been appointed by Governor Matthew E. Welsh to serve on the Youth Advisory Committee to the Indiana Youth Council. More than 300 young people from throughout the state will meet in Indianapolis May 1 and 2 to discuss problems of interest to youth and to make recommendation to the Indiana Youth Council. THOMAS N. KRAMER Those appointed represent youth organizations and educational institutions as well as geographical areas. The teenagers were selected on the basis of their leadership qualities and demonstrated interest in their fellow youth. Tom is an honor student, athlete, and member of the senior class of Syracuse high school, lie has been appointed an alternate to the U. S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo. LCSC STUDENTS RECED E 3-DAY EASTER VACATION . Students of the Lakeland Comi munity School Corporation schools will be dismissed tonight (Thursday) for a three-day Easter vacation. According to the school's caten- ■ dar they will retnrn to school m I Wednesday morning, April 1. MICHAEL STORMS I SELECTED FOR PHI ETA SIGMA SPRINGFIELD. Ohio - Michael Storms, a Wittenberg university I freshman from Syracuse, is one of IS Wittenberg students selected fir] membership in the university's | chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, national honor society for men. Michael is Ito son of Mrs Ronald W Runge r 2 Syracuse. To be selected for membership in the society, students must earn an average of 15 or more <4.0 is straight “A”) (faring the freshman year. ENLARGE LIVING QUARTERS AT GARDEN CENTER Clarence Ruch, owner of Ruch Lawn Miwer and Garden Center in Wawasee Village, is enlarging the living quarters located fa the rear of his business establishment. Ed Anderson, contractor, is building a 12 x 36 addition to the present building

“Easter” — John M. Baker Easter Sunday dawns, So beautiful and clear. It always does remind us. Os thing* we hold moat dear. The risen Christ who fives again, The Easter Fly white. Oar future home beyond the star* And whwe there is no night

president; Deloss Weaver, vice president; Noble C. Blocker, treasurer; J. Barton Cox, secretary; and Carl Myrick, member. The corporation recommended the purchase to the assembled body. The lodge has planned for several years to build a new home in Wawasee Village, and has almost enough funds to purchase the building. Considerable remodeling will have to be done. At the present time Reid Car Parts is in the Sast room on the main floor and American Art Gallery is in the west room. Remodeling plans will be announced later.

Union Good Friday services will be held tomorrow in Milford, Syracuse, and North Webster. No services are planned in Leesburg. Milford Services will be held in Milford at the Christian church from 1 to 3 p.m. Special music will be presented by the Milford high school chorus. The sermons will be given by Rev. Howard Krieder of the New Salem Church of the Brethren and Rev Richard Summer of the Methodist church. Rev. Kreider will talk on "My God, My God, Why?" and Rev. Summer will bring the message “The Way of the Cross, Leads Home.” The Apostolic Christian church will hold special Good Friday services at 7:30 in the evening. Syracuse The union services in Syracuse will be held in the Church of God from 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). North Webster The North Webster Church of the Brethren will be the hosts for the Good Friday services on March 27. Rev. Brooks. Linn of the Church of God is to be the speaker. . —...... Ml.. — MARTHA CIRCLE MEETS AT SYRACUSE CAFE The Martha circle of the WSWS of Calvary EUB church met Tuesday evening. March 17, at the Syracuse case with Mrs. Marquerite Forrest and Miss Edna Yoder as hostesses. The lesson entitled "Lets Face the Challenge of Change” was given by Mrs. Wilma Hire assist!ed by Mrs. Opal Nolan, Mrs. j Raymond Kitson. Mrs S. A. Bauer. Mrs. Everett Miner and Mrs. Junior Hollar. The business session was conducted by the leader, Mrs. Edith Palmer, who announced the convention would be held at Oakwood Center. June 2-34 and also that the next work day would be held April 1 at church. Reports were beard from Mrs. Hollar, spiritual life secretary; Mrs. Max Workman, missionary education and Mrs. Miner, Christ- ' ian social relations. There were 1< members present. The meeting wed with prayer I Miss Florence Moore will be the April hostess. BREAK-IN AT TWO PAPAKEECHIE LAKE COTTAGES Sheriff Howard (Sam» Holbrook reported that two cottages at Papakeechie Lake were entered recently Frederick Curtis of North Manchester reported that his cottage had been entered and a golf dub, golf bails, soft drinks and cigars were taken. The sheriff also reported that a home owned by Father Early was entered, however, it is not known if anything was taken. He said the cottage had been ransacked. HOME FROM FLORIDA Mr. and Mrs. John MuHinix of Syracuse returned home Friday after a two-week vacation in Florida.

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SYRACUSE STAR — Pictured a bove are officers of the Syracuse Order of Eastern Star during their installation ceremonies. From left to right in the front row are Mrs. Lois Kline, warden; Mrs. Lee McNamara, associate conductress; Mrs. Wanetta Kimes, conductress; Mrs. Anna Craw, marshal; and Mrs. Donna Clark, Ruth.

Syracuse Eastern Star Holds Officer Installation Saturday, Mar. 21

Syracuse chapter 278 Order of the Eastern Star held installation of officers Saturday, March 21, at 8 p. m. in the Syracuse Masonic hall. Worthy matron Blanche Bates opened the service and turned the gavel over to the installing past matron Betty Yoder who was assisted by past patron Douglas Yoder; past matron Rebecca Kitson, marshal; past matron Evelyn Kitson, chaplain; Norma Longnecker, organist; and Lyle Kell, guest soloist. Officers of the chapter are as follows: Worthy matron, Mrs. Harper Peck; worthy patron. Harper Peck; associate matron, Nancy Motts; associate patron, Gerald Cramer; secretary, Ellabelle Carr; treasurer, Evelyn Cramer; conductress, Wanetta Kimes; associate conductress, Lee McNamara; marshal, Anna Craw; Adah, Doris O Haver; Ruth, Donna Clark; Esther, Alverta Eamhart; Martha, Helen Michael; electa, Suzanne Lisor; warder, Lois ! Kline; sentinel, John Craw; and chaplain, Lois Murray will be installed at a later date. After the worthy matron was installed she was escorted to the east by her husband, Harper Peck, and was met on the way by her six-year-old son who presented her a six red rosebud corsage. As Mr. Harper was being installed Lyle Kell sang the song “He”. Mr. Peck’s daughter then escorted him east and presented him a red rose boutonniere. After all officers were installed marshal Anna Craw approached the east and escorted the worthy matran to the altar. Mr. Kell sang “I Believe", and past worthy matron Blanche Bates presented her a crystal juice pitcher. Worthy matron i Marlene then made the pilgrimage to the associate matron, conductress, associate conductress, and the five points of the star where she read a poem and each station gave her the rest of the juice set which was a gift from the chapter. Worthy matron Marlene Peck-then returned to the east where she was presented a spray of one dozen red roses by the conductress and associate conductress, a gift from the officers Past matron Blanche Bates and past patron Douglas Yoder were then escorted to the altar where Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cramer presented them their gifts. Luncheon The chapter was then closed and all members were invited to the dining room for a salad bar luncheon. The chapter was decorated with a lighted shadow box on the wall in the east with the silver cup and a spray of red roses. On the pedestal was draped a white satin doth with the watch words, Love-Trust-and-Believe. Below these words on the floor was a silver cup and a spray of Miniature red roses, and on the pedestal was a miniature cache with a miniature silver cup surrounded with red rose lights The decorating committee was comprised of Mrs. Blanche Bates, Mrs. Lee McNamara, Mrs. Ellabelle Carr, and Mrs. Nancy Motts. The serving com ittee consisted of Mrs. Blanche Kuhn, Mrs. Eleanor Grischke. Mrs. Marilyn Kirchoff, and Mrs.Ann Bertram. MILFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHANGES DATE OF MEETING Don Beer, president of the Milford Chamber of Commerce, announced this week that the meeting scheduled for March 23 was changed to March 30 because of the holy week services this week in Milford. The meeting will start at 7 p. m. at Rubie’s in Milford. 3?

In the back row, 1 to r, are Mrs. Doris O’Haver, Adah; Mrs. Evelyn Cramer, electa; Mrs. Nancy Motts, associate matron; Mrs. Marlene Peck, worthy matron; H. F. Peck, worthy patron; Mrs. Alverta Earnhart, Esther; Mrs. EllabeUe Carr, secretary; and Mrs. Helen Michael, Martha.

Q Editorial CHRISTIANITY’S BIRTHDAY It’s a fine time of year. The quickening of spring is on the land and March 29 will be Easter Sunday. We are reminded of Irving Berik's famous song, Easter Parade. I'he lyrics paint a vivid picture of the lighter side of this day and the melody comes back to our mind as we read the words—“ln your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade”. The musical genius of Mr. Berlin and the appalling inventiveness of the female mind have combined to make the Easter bonnet a kind of contemporary symbol of the observance of Easter. Tens of -millions of Christians attending church on Easter Sunday morning may have a new bonnet, many millions more around the world will not, but the meaning of the day will be the I same for all. Following the crucifixion, Christ rose in both body and spirit and Christianity was born. For those of us who live in the northern hemisphere, it seems fitting that this time should come in j the spring of the year—a time for I new bonnets and for rebirth and growth after the rigors of. winter. And for Christians everywhere, it j is a time of redidication and renewed faith in the way of the Lord as a guide to a better life and a peaceful world. To Open Paint And Supply Co. Ed Anderson, Syracuse general contractor, has announced plans of opening a paint and supply | center about April 1 in the build- ' ing formerly occupied by the Wawasee Lumber Co. on South Huntintgon street south of Syracuse. Anderson worked for a number of years with the late Ray Frevert at that location and has been a general contractor for the past several years. He plans to handle hardware, general building supplies and a line of O’Brien paints. .ARRIVE HOME SATURDAY . FROM TRIP TO ACAPULCO Ray Miller and Clyde Weaver of Syracuse and Gene Whitaker of North Webster arrived home Saturday night from Acapulco. Mexico ■ where they stayed a week at the famed Boca Chica Hotel. The trip was the second this winter for Miller, owner of the Frog Tavern.

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tm-L i sumiisf ” MV Union Sunrise services will be held in several of the towns in the Lakeland area. Syracuse Several of the churches in and around Syracuse will hold union services at 6 a.m. in the Calvary EUB church south of town. Rev. Kennard Robinson is to deliver the message. The youth of the EUB church will sponsor a breakfast for all attending the services. The breadfast will follow the services. The Baptist church will hold its own Sunrise service at 6 am. Following the service the Ladies’ Missionary Fellowship will serve breakfast. x Another Sunrise service scheduled in Syracuse will be held in the Nazarene church. The time is 6 a.m. Members of the Lutheran church will attend Sunrise services at 6:30. A breadfast will follow, Milford Union services in Milford will be held in the Christian church at 7 a.m. Rev. Robert Perkins of the Bethel Church of the Brethren will speak on “Easter Conversations”. A breakfast will follow the sen vices for the youth of the community. An Easter breakfast will be served at the Apostolic Christian church for the young people of the church with special services following. North Webster The time set for the annual Easter breakfast for the youth of North Webster is 7 a.m. Easter Sunday morning. The breakfast will be held in the social room of the Methodist church. BETHEL MEN SPONSOR EASTER CONTEST The Men’s Fellowship of the Bethel Church of the Brethren of Milford is awarding attendance buttons for Easter Sunday morning. The church goal has been set at 175. Communion Thursday Communion services are to be held at the church this evening. Rev. Robert Perkins is pastor of the church. WINS IN BASS FISHING CONTEST IN FLORIDA Cart F. Nickel of r 4 Syracuse reported to The Mail-Journal office this week that he had to go to Florida to catch a bigger bass than his friend, E. W. Frauhiger, also of Syracuse. Mr. Nickel showed us a clipping from the March 16 issue of the Ocala Star-Banner of Ocala, Fla., where he was pictured holding a 12-pound bass that won him first prize in the weekly bass fishing contest sponsored by George Pasteur’s Sports Shop in Ocdia, Fla.

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