The Mail-Journal, Volume 3, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 December 1964 — Page 11

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20 YEARS AGO, DECEMBER 7, 1944 Misses Johnie Bretherick, Esther. Mathews, and Kathleen Grubb and Joe Orin Estep, students at the International Business college in Fort Wayne, spent the week end with their parents. Milford relatives and friends of Pfc. Levi Beer have received invitations to his wedding with Miss Katherine Kupferschmid of Hoopeston, 111., which wiU occur on Sunday, Jan. 28. Sunday evening the theme of the Milford Christian Youth Union was “Light from Ancient Lamps", a program built around the Bible. The marriage of Miss Leona Hazel Poe to Delbert Jesse Dippon took place Saturday afternoon in the Milford Methodist church. DECEMBER 14, IM4 Word was received here of the death of Lieutenant Charles Edwin Remy, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Phehd of Milford. He was killed in action in France on November 29. He was married to Mary Alice Phend. A new industry began in Syracuse this week. It will be called the ■Syracuse Rubber Products. Mrs. Cash Armold, daughter of , George Neber, has moved into the I flat above Poynter’s annex with her father. Milford was visited by the heaviest snowfall of the season Sunday. The depth was from sto 8 inches. The temperature varied only four ( degrees, from 29 to 31. 30 YEARS AGO, DEC. U, 1934 ; Mrs. Howard Love visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Genshom west of Milford. Elisha Stephenson, who has stayed in the Josiah Estep home for several months, is now making his home 1 with Mr. and Mrs. George Mosier Announcement was made of the engagement of Miss Dorothy Warstler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pardee Warstler of Leesburg, and George Bullock, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bullock of Goshen. Mr and Mrs. David Miller entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Roe Heiser in honor of Mr. Heiser’s birthday anniversary’ Friday evening following the basketball game. DECEMBER ». 1934 A picnic supper and Christmas party for the Eta Beta Pi society ■was held at the home of the presi-, dent, Mrs. Harold Burns, Friday evening with 16 members in attend- ■ ance. Miss Mary Miller of New Paris visited her sister, Mrs. Ray Wolferman, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Doty celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. M. when they received friends at an open house. Miss Esther Rassi. who is employed in Elkhart, is visiting this week in Fort Wayne with her sister, Mrs. William Levy, and family. , ' Mrs. Jesse Eisenhour was hostess to the Bethany Home Economics club on Wednesday. | 46 YEARS AGO, DEC. IL 1924 Mrs. William (Lydia) May. 75, of Milford, died Friday at the Longcliff Sanitorium. Surviving are her husband; two sons, John of Milford, Edward of San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter. Mrs Mary Funk of Elkhart; two stepchildren, William May. Jr., of Milford and Mrs. L. L.! Downing of San Francisco. President Coolidge and his wife passed through Milford Junction early Thursday morning on the B A ; O train no. 5, but did not stop to visit his friends there. Miss Meda Vera Stuckman. 22.' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles. Stuckman of near Syracuse, and John Homan, 24. son of Mr. and 1 Mrs. Martin Homan of Milford, were married Saturday at Warsaw. Mrs. Rose Stoutnow returned to the home of her nephew, R. J. Chilcote, Saturday after several weeks* visit in Goshen with her daughter and son and families. Mrs. A. M. Ingersole and sou of Illton. N. Y., are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L J. ■ . Troyer. Henry Hess of Goshen spent Sunday and Sunday night with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Bird, and family. The marriage of Miss Bernice MusDey of Milford and Victor Watson of Three Rivers, Mich., was solemnized j at the Methodic parwmagw Thursday. SO YEARS AGO, DEC. 10, 1914 Henry Biller and Miss Dufay Tusing of west of Milford were married last week. Paul Darkwood, 70. a prominent fanner living west of Milford, died Wednesday of last week. He is survived by his wife and eight children, - all of whom are grown. W4-lU-- ' --1 T - • t- —n in the M. E. parsonage, moved to his farm near Bristol Wednesday. As soon as the house can be wired for electricity it will be occupied by Harlan Sharp. ueury otxuui, « *x. awsepti.

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Mich., was killed Wednesday while .; trying to protect the life of an innocent party. He was married to the former Miss Mary E Stout, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Washintgon Stout of Milford. Survivors include the widow, one son, one daughter, five sisters, and three brothers He was a brother of Mrs. Lewis Heiber of west of Milford. DECEMBER 17, 1914 I Mr. and Mrs. Fred Conrad of Milford moved to their country home west of New Paris about a week ago. • A marriage license was issued on Saturday to Lauren J. Funk of Leesburg and Lillian Hope Anglin of Nappanee. I Mr. and Mrs. Merle Wyland of Milford are the parents of a daughter born Saturday in their home on south Henry street. Mrs. Mary Hepler, blind and of ripe old age, is making her home with her son, Emanuel Hepler, and wife. REMEMBER . . , WHEN IT HAPPENED IN SYRACUSE ONE YEAR AGO 1 Mrs. Jackson Ridings, Cromwell, ' has been selected to serve as Syracuse librarian, the president of the library board. Rev. Carl Satre, anInounced Tuesday. Mrs. Max Ganshoro, manager of the Syracuse Auto License branch on Main street, announced that the (Office will be closed from noon on December 24 through the 26th and on December 30 and 31. ! Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Alfred Sundheimer of Wabash were killed instantly when hurled from their icar after it collided with a semitrailer tractor on U. S. 6 at the junction of 13 a mile and a half north of Syracuse at 7:15 a. m. Sunsday, Dec. 22. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Grady, Syracuse. are home for the holidays. Mr. Grady is a salesman for Liberty Coach. I Jane Searfoss, daughter of Mr. ! and Mrs. Robert Searfoss of r 1 Syr--1 acuse. received a simple fracture to her leg while skiing at ML Wawasee Monday, Dec. 23. ■ NINE YEARS AGO i Again this year the Rotary club with the guidance of the township trustee and the school faculty distributed baskets of food and necessary clothing to needy families in and around Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Pfingst left for San Benito, Tex., to spend two weeks with their son and family, Lt. Cd. and Mrs. K. W. Pfingst. Mr and Mrs. George Butt of South Bend were here for the week end with Mrs. Butt's parents, Mr. and Mrs Andrew Armbruster. Mrs. Hovd Kitson of Dixon. BL, i and Mrs. Freddie CelletU of South I Bend called on Mrs. Ida Hibschman on Christmas day. I Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smeeton. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Connolly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ronketti were Christmas diimer guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gottschalk and • daughter Ltoda. NINETEEN YEARS AGO I Christmas lighting is quite in evidence around our three lakes, more so around Syracuse Lake, poo-1 sibly because its smaller and has more year-around residents. | Mrs. Dorothy Harris will leave Friday for Oshkosh. Wis., where she will spend the holidays with Mr. • and Mrs. Elgin E. Hay. ■ Mrs. Lydia Deandorff and daughter. Miss Ida Deardorff. went to ! Kaianuuoo. Mich. Wednesday to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Harry McClintic. Mrs. Harry Appenseller entertained her bridge club at a Christmas party at her home last evening. I Mr. ~nd Mrs. Richard Miller will .entertain at Christmas dinner, Mr. I mid Mrs. Elmer Wells of Logansport, Mrs. Jessie Kirkland of Ligonier. and Mrs. Georgia Miller. FORTY YEARS AGO Mrs. Fred Herrli passed away on December 18 at her home here. . Mrs. William Moats passed away December 19 at her home two miles northeast of the dty. Mis. Carolyn (Weaver) Darr died at her home here on December 30. Orland Strieby of Lebanon. Tenn., came Friday to spend the holidays with his mother. Mrs. Anna Strieby. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bauer and family deoarted on Monday to spend the winter in Athens, Ga. Charles Wood, a atndfa—r at Purdoe university, is spending the holidays with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William Gants, at Syracuse. FIFTY-FOUR YEARS AGO liri and Mrs. Oliver Cromwell were in Goshen Friday to consult Dr. Kreider, the eye specialist, about ■

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Fair Stockholders Meet At Fair Ground Thursday

The officers and stockholders of the Kosciusko county fair association met at the Shrine building at the fairgrounds on Thursday nisit. The annual report <rf the treasurer was given by Hal M. Stroh, and Henry Butler read the minutes of the last meeting. William Orr presided at the business session. The officers and directors were ■ re-elected to serve for 1965 and are as foltows: President. William Orr; vice president, Donald Snyder; secretary and fairgrounds manager, Henry Butler; and treasurer, Hal Stroh. Directors re-elected include William Orr, Emra Stockey of Lees- ; burg, and Dale Sponseller of Etna I Green. The nominating committee iwas Hobart Creighton, Ralph Klinglei, and Robert Scott In an address to the group Mr. Orr stated that the finances of the association were in good shape and if there was no rain at the 1965 fair there would be sufficient money to

Mrs. Cromwell’s eyes. Mrs. Belle Patterson of Clevelsnd. 0.. spent several days here last week visittag her cousins. S. U and Ed Ketertag. and their families. Orange Richhart moved into the Mrs. Mayfield property on Pearl street last week. C. J. Bender of Chicago Junction expects to spend Christmas here with his famfly. Mrs. James Waltz and Miss Ada Rentfrow were fa Goshen Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Richards ex* pect to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday. IN HOLLAND ’ Dasher. Dancer. Prancer Rudolph would cause no exciteM . in Urt? AVtJiCrKiIKIX Wlirie believe that a horse pulls StJB alas’ steigh. , The great horse is named fIH ner, and the Dutch children fill toqH wooden shoes with hay for hhR« This gives tan energy to get St | Nick to every house.

meet the obligations at that time. I However, as the association is incorporated as a “not for profit” organization there is not sufficient balance in the treasury to allow for emergencies and since the allowance from the county tax funds .has been cut in half the directors will be on a tight budget for the 1965 fair. It was suggested and it is hoped that the county council will be persuaded to restore the original amount from the county tax funds. The money was used for the payment of premimums, for ribbons and in general to up-grade the quality of exhibits that are shown at the fair. The exhibits in all departments of the fair in 1964 were of better quality and in the most sufficient quantity than ever before and the directors are anxious that it be maintained in 1965. Don Frantz, county agricultural agoit, was present and introduced the new assistant agent, Victor Vir-

Message Os i Christmas Lives Anew “And to, the Star, which they saw in toe east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young CUM wan.” Matthew 2:9. “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the Babe .lying in a manger.” Luke 2:M. , From two who became His disamtes come the words that tell the of that Holy the first Kgrnas Matthew the tax collect Kh'' te of the . Star that shone in kU, and of wise men who folBt to find and worship Him. the physician wrote of ■B&ds watching in the fields ipß«r*bertald angels singing in the church services durtag this to"

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gil, to the group. He also spoke of the good co-operation that the agriculture interests have had with the board of directors and complimented them on their handling of the fair business. The books of the secretary and manager of the fair, Henry Butler, are in excellent condition and shows the good work he has done. All money that was taken in and paid out is accounted for and the books are open to anyone who is interested. It was suggested that the members of the county council examine the books and an opportunity for same will be given. Then the public will know just what the money is used for. Sandwiches, punch, coffee, and cookies were served at the close of the meeting. Representatives of the home demonstration clubs of the county were present along with those who hold stock and the directors.

Christmas season the words of the tax collector and the physician wil be read and studied once again, with ever deepening meaning. And as the story is told anew, it is also reflected in the many observances of Christmas, both in churches and in homes. The joyful sodnd of cards harks back to the first of all cards, the words of the heavenly host, “Glory to God in toe highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” The riow of candles symbolizes . toe birth of Christ as the Light of toe Work!, and it also mirrors toe eternal gleam of the Star of Beth- , lebem. ; The spirit of giving takes guidance from the gifts of toe Wise ' Men, who brought gold, frankta- . cense and myrrh to Him. Above all, at Christmas, mankind F experiences once again the rever- > ence, wonder and rejoicing of toe t wise men, of whom Matthew says. “And when they were come fate i the house, they saw the young ChM

‘A LICENSE’ JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS The husband, wife or buddy who likes to hunt, fish or trap probably prefers to pick out his own gear. Few outdoor types are rarely happy with someone rise’s selection. One thing they will all need, and a gift that gives 12 months of satisfaction is an Indiana fishing, hunting and trapping license. It is the one outdoor gift you can’t make a mistake in buying. Woodrow Fleming, Director of the Fish and Game Division, Department erf Conservation, announced that licenses for 1965 are now in the hands of county clerics and independent agents throughout the state. For the ladies there is a resident fishing license for the bargain price of $1.50. The men’s license is a combination of fishing, hunting and trapping, all for $2.50. If you are buying a license as a Christmas gift, clerks wii appreciate your bringing the recipient’s last year’s license along with you to provide the personal description data, or at least have all the information as to age. place of birth, and physical description. UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN About 1.000 fewer persons filed last week, according to Lewis F. Nicolini, director of the Indiana Employment Security Division. He said that the state-wide total dropped to 28,046, almost 4 per cent under the week-before total and was nearly 27 per cent under that for ' the same week fast year. No significant layoffs were reported to the Division last week, Mr. Nicolini said. The 2.200 drop in ; claims reflected a decrease in new unemployment although construction and other outdoor industries were continuing winter cutbacks. The 1,200 increase in claims from people out of work a week or more was the result mainly of seasonal layoffs in recent weeks. FROSTED AND FRINGED C’nristmas cards of 1870 were frosted and fringed with heavy siHc. The folder-type card, so much in evidence today, was not popular during the 19th century, when single cards were more frequently seen. with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him.’’

HANOVER COLLEGE RECEIVES GIFT J. Graham Brown of Louisville has given $1,500,000 to Hanover College for the construction of a campus center. It is the largest single gift in the college’s 137-year history. A philanthropist and industrialist. Brown attended Hanover for two years and has been a major donor. The student center will be a mul-ti-purpose building and will include such features as a bookstore, dining facilities, lounges, conference rooms, a swimming pool, bowiang rooms, game rooms, and student activity offices. In 1952 Brown and his sister gave Hanover a chapel in memory of their parents. It provides space for worship services and offices for a chaplain. Commenting on his gift Brown said that he believes a thoughtful citizen “has some obligation to encourage the nation’s youth to appreciate their independence and their responsibilities as they are educated.” In November. 1961, the Hanover Board of Trustees adopted a fiveyear development program totaling $4,000,000 With the sift of the camnus center, the college is expandkig its goal to $5,500,000. POKAGON STATE PARK WINTER SPORTS Christmas vacation and long winter weekends are upon us, bringing with them opportunities for winter sports and other outdoor activities. Pokagon State Park is known as Indiana’a winter playground because of heavy sno<w and ice located five (5) miles north of Angola, Indiana, and one and a half miles south. of the Indiana Toll Road on US Highway 27. Interstate 69 is being constructed near the park. A 1,700-foot double-lane toboggan slide sets a mile-a-minute pace for thrill-seeking visitors. This is Indiana’s only toboggan slide. Normal operating hours are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on week days, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays (including Christinas vacation). Daytime operation of the boggan slide can be made available upon prior request for groups of twenty or more. A telephone call to the park superintendent will suffice and make this service available. Park visitors may bring their own toboggans or rent them at the park. Charges for use of the toboggan slide are five cents per person a ride and toboggans are available for rent at 50 cents an hour. In addition to the tobogganning facilities, ice skating, ice fishing, and limited skiing are also a part of Pokagon activities. The Saddle Barn is open the year ‘round. Sleigh rides and bobsledding are also available. Potawatomi Inn, located in the park, offers rooms and meals, on the American Plan, providing a ' pleasant atmosphere for those seeking quiet recreation and relaxation. The Inn dining foam is open to all, including those who are visiting the park for the day. Located in the extreme northern portion of Indiana, Pokagon State Park has the longest winter season of any of the state parks, plus the advantage of two lakes which make possible a wide variety of winter sports. Complete details may be obtained from the Park Superintendent or the Inn Manager, Potawatomi Inn, Pokagon State Park, Angola, Indiana. Literary Gems ’Gifts' It is the will and not the gift that makes the giver. - Lessing. We should give as (re would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hestation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. • Seneca. Presents which our love for the donor has rendered precious are ever the most acceptqjde. - Ovid. When thou makest presents, let then be of such things as will last long; to the end they may be in some sort immortal, and may frequently refresh the memory of the receiver. - Fuller. The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent. tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make ler proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity. - Balfour. The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious. - Luther. He gives not best who gives most; but he gives most who gives best - If I cannot give bountifv v, yet I will give fredy, and wha. I want in my hand, I will supply by my heart • WarwickEvery gift, though it be small, is in reality great if given with affectum. - Pindar. ITS A HOLIDAY First of the United States to give recognition to Christmas Day as a holiday was Alabama, in 1836.

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Safe Driving Tips For Holidays The Chicago Motor Club today offered safe driving tips to motorists planning to transport the family Christmas tree home by car. Emphasizing that safe driving required a clear unobstructed vision of the road, the motor club warned Christmas tree purchasers against blocking the rear vision of the driver in attaching the tree to the car. “With most American cars”, Gerald W. Cavanagh, motor club •president said, “it is probably best to carry the tree in the car trunk. However, the motorist should be sure to tie down the trunk lid, so that it will not flip up and cut off the rear view. “If the tree is large enough to extend the length of the car, a red cloth should be attached to the end of the tree as a warning to jbther motorists”. The motor club recommended that Christmas tree hauling jobs be performed during daylight hours wherever possible, so that other motorists can see any protruding branches or limbs. As a general rule, the motor club warned against using the back seat for lugging purposes, unless the tree is usually small. Motorists who plan ■ to attach their tree to the top of the car were urged to be certain it doesii’t overhang the windshield or the back window. John Clark To Retire From NIPSCOJan.I The man who originated NIPSCO’s famous Indiana high school basketball tournament charts will retire January 1, after completing 35 years of utility service. John H. Clark, 211 Elizabeth street, Calumet City, 111. has taken care of the tournament charts along with his many other duties as assistant to the vice president, public relations, for the Northern Indiana Public Service Company since his appointment to the post in 1958. Clark was bom in Titusville, Pa., and completed high school in nearby Beaver, Pa., He continued his schooling at Purdue university where he. received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He was active in class athletics end served on the student union committee and interfraternity council while at Purdue. John joined NIPSOO in 1919 as a valuation engineer and purchasing agent. He held this position until he left in 1928 to accept a job with Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company in Chicago. He was also employed by the Barrett Company in New York city before resuming his utility career in 1938. i Clark returned to NIPSCO as supervisor of customer relations and continued in that capacity until ' 1945 when he was promoted to service manager. Active in community affairs, John i has served or. the board of directors ! and as vice chairman of the Ham- ■ mopd Chapter of the American Red i Cross: as a past president and memi ber of the board of directors of the f American Cancer Society; chair- ' man, for the past six years, of the ■ Calumet City Boy Scout Troop Com-, : mittee; was the founder and first , president of NIPSOO’s Hammond Public Service club; regional director of tihe Purdue Alumni Association and a member of the Lion’s chi>. Clark has been a member of several championship golf and bowling teams and plays golf frequently now, although the bowling ball is being rested for toe present. His favorite spectator sports are football and baseball. John and Frances Clark have a son and two daughters — John WO- - Chicago; Mrs. JoAnn Van Cott, Lancaster, Calif.; and Mrs. Cynthia Board, Bethesda, Md., and three grandchildren. Visits to get better accfuainted with the little ones are included m their leisure time itinerary. They attend the Hammond Presbyterian church. John has promised to help in preparation of the tournament charts this year iust to insure the valuable charts will be available to communities throughout the NIPSCO service area in the years to come. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON BRIDGE INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Highway Commission has authorized Heavy Construction Inc. of Fort Way.ie to proceed with a five span bridge carrying proposed SR 10 (present SR 19) over Tippecanoe River, 2.2 mile south of Etna Green in Kosciusko County. Contract on the bridge improvement was signed by the Indiana State Highway Commission after it was determined that HeavT Construction, Inc., had submitted toe low bid of $216,394 00. Bids on toe ' project were received November i 24, 1964. The improvement is rmanced by state and federal funds. *■ • •

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