The Mail-Journal, Volume 3, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 December 1964 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL Thursday. December 24, 1964

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TJif> IfailjMowrwflJ '.. 1 ) PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY . .Muti Syracuse-Wawasee Journal (Eat. 1907) *ne Milford Mail (Eat. 18M)» toiso F . Consolidated Into The Mall-Journal Feb. 15. 1962 Democratic ARCHIBALD E. BAUMGARTNER. Bdttor anti publisher DELLA BAUMGARTNER. BustaCM Manager Entered aa Second daas matter at the Post Office at Syracuse. Indiana Subscription: 63.00 per year in Kosciusko County; 83.50 Outsiue Count) L — aavUTiMMG iße»w »iin mm* «•» *’*• EDITORIALS

Let's Restore Fair Budget

At the stockholders meeting of the Kosciusko County Fair Association recently, it was revealed that the amount alloted to the fair from tax funds has been reduced from $5,000 to $2,500 by members of the county council. The money is used for the payment of premimums. judging, ribbons, labor, etc., connected with the showing of exhibits. Os the $21,290 expenses of the fair, $13,000 is spent on behalf of the exhibits and the $5,000 is a real help. If the money is not available for the 1965 fair, then the directors will be forced to either raise the money from racing or other means or else drop that part of the fair. The prime interest, we believe, are the 1-H elute exhibits, woman’s building, stock in the bams, conservation and other educational things to be seen. If the money

Tips To Ice Safety If Santa Claus leaves a new pair of ice skates under the tree, the chances are that it won’t be long before the family will be off for the frozen waters to have some fun. If it’s a new experience for those m your home, the Red Cross offers these skating tips today to assure seasonal fun, free from tragedy. According to Earl Money and Billie Jo Davis. Water Safety Chairmen for the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross, here are some of the vital tips for safe skating: Children should be dressed for skating in warm, but not bulky clothing. Loose fitting and comfortable clothing keeps wind out and body heat in. Water skating should not begin anywhere — except at municipal rinks, until the ice is at least two inches thick. To Support large groups of skaters, the ice must be at least four inches thick to support the extra weight. Children should be allowed to skate only over bodies of water that they know well. They should not skate on ice that has formed over swift flowing currents, because the ice here varies in thickness and in mid-winter unsafe spots form that cannot be detected. Skaters should remember — never skate alone: never skate on salt water ice and never skate close to open bodies of water on the ice surface,. If an accident should occurknowing what to do and how to do it —— often prevents .aultiple drawings. \ If a skater should fall through the ice . . . panic should be avoided . . . first and foremost. The skater should swim or move slowly through the broken ice toward the Solid ice ledge. He can propel himself by kicking his feet and extending his arm

DON FRANTZ County Agriculture Agent WE HAVE A FEW observations concerning the current agricultural census now being taken. It has come to our attention that the cooperation is not quite 100 per cent and just as a word of advice, don’t be too reluctant The agricultural census has been going on now for 134 years and we would suspect that any test-1 ing of this law has been already done. The worst thing about the census is “hat it is a nuisance. .The questionnaire is too long, it is too detailed and too complicated to suit most people. It takes a long time to complete itThere may be also some fear that the figures may be used in an improper way. Let me quote from the census director, this is published in a letter in the forward of the census form. “The information you enter on the questionnaire will be kept confidential and used only to obtain totals for your county. Censustakers are prohibited under a penalty of fine or imprisonment from giving to anyone the information you provide. The U. S. law also provides that your report cannot be used for taxation or investigation”. ••• • • THE 4-H CLUB RULES have been changed to lower the top age. This is a state-wide change and will affect several 4-H members, but not a large percentage. The top limit Is now ItLAn vone having reached 19 before the first of the year is no longer of 44f dub age. Those who will have their 19th birthday during < the 1995 year may be enrolled. The

is not forthcoming to pay premimums on the exhibits, there will not be any, and the fair could very well revert to a carnival as it was when it was held on the streets of Warsaw. Considering the number of county people and organizations who have contributed money for stock to get the association started and a going concern, we feel sure that no one wants to see it reverted to a street fair again. It is hoped the county Council will be willing to examine the books of the association so they can see first hand that the fair is not self-supporting and cannot be as long as it is incorporated as a nonprofit enterprise, and will be willing to restore the originial amount. Let’s keep our county fair one of the best in the state, as it is now.

J? i forward to the unbroken ice, always maintaining a level position. Once he has reached the ice ledge, he should slowly w’ork his way forward over the ice rim and away from the broken area. Maintaining a horizontal position at the edge of the ice rim distributes the body weight over a greater area and often prevents the ice rim from breaking up into a wider water hole area. Persons who observe an accident on the ice, have a real responsibility in getting help and averting complication of the original accident, the Red Cross warns. No matter how many persons are in the area of the accident, someone should be delegated immediately to go to the nearest phone and summon help from the local police and fire department. Only a few resellers, who know what they are doing, should go to the aid of skaters who have fallen through. A crowd of rescurers milling around the scene not only adds confusion. but often puts such a strain on the ice that rescuers sometimes become victims. At the scene of a skating accident, use of materials at hand to effect rescue are most important. A long ladder, polo, or life ring often placed at skating areas, may lie extended by one or two persons along the ice surface toward the skater in the water. Towels, starts, or often pieces of strong winter clothing may provide a lifesaving contact between rescuers and skaters. Even a spare tire from a car trunk can be rolled to the scene . . ...It will float and support the weight of five persons in the water. So, if Santa Claus leaves skates tins year ... . try them out soon . . . use them in safety and enjoy the winter skating season.

starting age is 10 and anyone having their 10th birthday anytime during 196 S may enroll in 1965. ••• • • THE FIRST OF the series of five meetings in a dairy management course will be held January 5 with Dr. Merl Cunningham of the Purdue dairy department Other dates will be January 7, 12, 14, and 26. The subjects to be covered are nutrition, breeding, records, equipment, and marketing. Other instructors will include Sam Gregory, state DHIA db

MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW a ' • For Christmas Dinner At f oo > faye CANTONESE RESTAURANT Rd. 13 South of Syracuse SET YOUR DATES EARLY FOR—PARTIES, ANNIVERSARIES, SPECIAL EVENTS ■

rector. Dr. Will Dillon, geneticist, Norbert Moeller, extension dairyman ; and J. 0. Young, market specialist. We have about 25 enrolled and I could take just a few more. The sessions will be held from 1 to 3 p. m. I at the fairgrounds Shrine building. ••• • • DON’T THROW AWAY your old Christmas tree, advises. Don Scheer. Purdue university extension horticulturist. It can be useful after the holiday season. For instance, you can make it in-

BY AMY ADAMS / z WHERE ARE THE BOY'S PARENTS!

Dear Amy: In our town, the daughter of a prominent family became pregnant while in college, and the family made the man responsible | marry her. She only lived with ■ him a short time, then came i home, and her family started divorce proceedings. In an effort to find their daughter another husband, the parents, with the aid of others, looked up a quiet, old teenage boyfriend. The father and mother took their pregnant daughter and the said young man on fishing trips, fine restaurants and even furnished him with a car to drive their daughter around. 1 am accused of wanting to stir up trouble because I object to the conduct of the parents (and all who participated) in the downfall of this decent, respectable,. young man in his teens. This s young man doesn’t smoke, nor drink, and was chosen with three other young boys as outstanding high school students. The irresponsibility of these parents created the ‘daughter,. Now with their money, they are swaying and buying a good boy who will eventually be dragged down to their level—a boy who was chosen the most likely to succeed and wild probably would have if this family didn’t get their claws into him. I am tired of people condemning all of our youth while the •eal villains are the parents. A Person Who Looks On In Horror Dear Person: I, too, look on in horror. But unless, either the daughter oh the young man in question is personally related to you, it would be best to keep out of it. Since he is a minor. I’m curious to know where the boy’s parents are while he is being taken ... for a ride! • • • Dear Amy: I am a young girl and go to a private school. There are five girls in our classroom and they go around in two groups. Two in each group—and I’m left out The only chance I have to get in the group is when someone is gone. I try to be neat but I just don’t make it Would you please give me some advice. A Lonely Girl

to a bird feeder. Prop it up in the yard near the kitchen door, pour melted' fat over it, and before the fat hardens sprinkle wild bird seed on it. Or, you can add chunys of apples, nuts, cranberries, raisins, or bread crumbs. These “goodies” will attract birds and you can enjoy watching them go after the delicacies. Scheer say there are many uses for Christmas tree branches as greenery—either as indoor or outdoor decorations—and for winter corsages. ■ ’ I Read the

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Dear Lonely: Gladly. Invent yourself an older brother (if you don’t already have one) who has four boyfriends! • • • Dear Amy: What would you do in my case? On our vacation trip, we were going to visit my brother who lives in another state. I wrote him and his wife and told them when we would arrive. They have no children and neither do we. I I received a letter in return from them saying he (my brother) was not able to have any company this year, that he was in debt and they used up all the money they had. Also, that our nephew had been there to see them and my older brother and his wife had ■ spent time with them. His wife said she wasn’t up to being bothered with anyone else. I haven’t written to my brother since I received that letter which has been 5 months. Shall I send him some money? Do you think I should write to him and visit him anyway? He lives 900 miles away. BJE.MD. Dear 8.E.M.8.: Os course you should visit him. Not as a boarder, but as a guest , His wife made it plain that they couldn’t stand the expense of ' stay-a-while visitors, but I doubt that she meant it personally. Take accommodations at a nearby motel when you arrive and see that they don’t have to foot the bill for food or other expenses on your behalf. They are having their problems right now. So be as helpful, kind and considerate as you can. • • • DEAR FRIENDS AND READERS: I welcome this opportunity to wish you all a happy Holiday Season and best wishes for the New Year! Fondly, Amy • • • i ■ i Address all letters to: AMY ADAMS c/o THIS NEWSPAPER For a personal reply enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

ENTERTAINS AT PRE-CIIRISTMAS DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller and daughter Donna of Milford had as guests at a pre-Christmas dinner on Sunday, Mrs. Albert Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yoder and Jeri, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller and Jim, Mr. and Mrs. Walter “Skip” Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Eshelman and Debbie. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yoder and Kent, all of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisser, Dougie and Greg, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory and Dave of Milford. There was a gift exchange and slide pictures sent by Dennis Cory from Germany were enjoyed.

Syracuse Locals Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mousley, Sr. Bridle, New Jersey, are spending a week with their son and daughter-in-law and family, the Arthur Mousley’s of Syracuse. Mrs. Isabelle Stahley and two two children of Syracuse plan to spend Christmas eve with Mrs. W. E. Stahley at Nappanee and Christmas day with Mrs. George Laymen at South Bend. Mr. and Mrs Clai. Jeter of near ! Logansport and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sheibley of Syracuse were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Treadway in Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Treadway were Sunday evening callers al the Paul Kitson home in Goshen.

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Pat Money, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Money, Syracuse, is spending the holiday vacation. with his parents and family. Pat attends Norwich Military Academy at Northfield, Vt

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Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Hodler, r 1 Syracuse, have gone to their winter home in Hope. Mrs. Hodler operates Thelma's Beauty Shop near the Seminar)’ during the summer.