The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 September 1966 — Page 1

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ATTENSHUN!—Looking every bit the part of Sgt. Carter on the Gomer ■i Pyle show. Marine recruiter Sgt. Bill I Covet of fort Wayne appeared in,. Milford last week on a recruiting I drive. 11

Evangelistic Meetings At Milford Christian Church Next Week

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MR. and MRS. JACK ROSS

“New Life in Christ” will be the theme of the evangelistic meetings to be held in the Milford Christian church next week, announced pastor Carl Shearer. Fhe meetings begin Sunday, Sept. 11, and run through Friday, Sept. 16. The evangelist. A. H. Holzbouer, hails from Buffalo. N. Y. After several years in the armed services he entered Cincinnati Bible seminary. Cincinnati. Ohio. Since graduating from college, he has taught school in Kentucky and has been preaching for. 20 years in Kentucky and Inidana. He is married and has eight children, the two oldest being enrolled in Cincinnati Bible seminary. Mr. Holzbouer is much in demand as a councilor for teen problems and as an evangelist. He is at present minister of the Cedar Lake Church of Christ, Waterloo Song Evangelists The song evangelists. Margaret and Jack Ross, are from Valparaiso. He is a native of Lebanon, one of seven rural children, three of which are Christian church preachers. His mother and father both are school teachers He received his BA degree from Lincoln Christian college, Lincoln, 111., and has taken graduate study towards his MA at Lincoln Christian seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Ross are the parents of three children and are active in their local community activities He and his wife are musically talented and are much in demand Mrs. Ross will present a concert at 5:45 p.m. on Friday night of the meetings. The services will begin the other nights at 7:30. The church cordially invites

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

, It appears, however, the Sgt. got 'a little over-anxious and had members of the wrong sex don the red and blue. Shown here the sergeant is giving I the rudiments of marine life to Dana

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I everyone to attend the special series of evangelistic services which are presented for your spirit1 ual enrichment. Supervised nursery i facilities will be available each ' evening. Davis Family Wins In Gold Medal Shorthorn Club At State Fair Members of the Devon Davis family of r 1 Milford won third pUce honors at the Indiana state fair with their spring yearling bull calved between April 1 and June 30. 1965. The bull was entered in the Hoosier Gold Medal Shorthorn calf club show held August 31 on the fairgrounds.

t cad ccateeL s Mr. McCM*, the sixth whuner I* b the !• week ccatest, registered at eFW aad Fcgre** A MafrJ—aai k CMS pbrte.

Musser, Ruth Fox and Barbara Kaylor, as wide-eyed youngsters, Brenda and Kathi Replogie, and Sherry Young, look on. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

Den Mothers Wanted For Milford Pack Mrs. Robert Spearman reports 1 four den mothers are needed for ; toe Milford cub scout pack. She! lists only two requirements and ■ many benefits. Requirements are a soundness for j boys 8 to 11 years old and a desire to see them develppe into fine voting men. The benefits are as follows: Watching boys laugh and act silly. Seeing them all dressed up in their uniforms. Watching them accomplish a task in the den. Listening to them repeat the cub scout pledge and oath. Hearing them sing. The look in their eyes when they say, “This is my den mother.” Seeing them receive their advancement badges. Watching them put on a slut at the pack meetings. Boys racing out of the house after a pack meeting and saying good-by. When they become a boy scout. Mrs. Spearman continued that there is work in being a den mother but there is also a great deal of pleasure. Anyone wishing to help the cubs and be a den mother is asked to call Mrs. Frank Scott at 658-4249 or Mrs. Spearman at 658-4470. They will be more than happy to talk to you. First Meeting The first den mother’s meeting will be Friday. Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. in the Spearman home at Dewart Lake. Fair Meeting To Be Held At Milford Milford Chamber of Commerce president Gordon Blauser reports the organization will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 8 o’clock in the Youth Center for the purpose of 1 discussing the Milford festival and the festival for next year. All Chamber of Commerce members and interested persons are invited to attend the meeting. MILFORD 4-HER’S ATTEND STATE FAIR The Successful 4-Her’s dub and the Senior Homemaker's club went to the state fair Wednesday. Aug. SI. The trip was made by a school bus which Jerry Bushong drove. All members who completed their projects were degible to go. Ed Washier. Mr. and Mrs. Don Davidsen, Mrs. Bob Bulat, Mrs. Elmer Rapp, Mrs. Hubert Cain and Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Beer of Milford went as chaperons. There were 43 members and chaperons altogether. • Christian Science : Lesson For Sunday I Solomon’s prayer for “an understanding heart” rather than riches will introduce the Bible lesson on “Substance” to be read at Christian Science churches this Sunday. I Correlative selections from j “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Ed1 dy wiH indude the statement that “Truth, Life and Love are subi stance, as the Scriptures use this t word in Hebrews: The substance of I things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.* "

Register Now For Afternoon Bridge-O-Rama The afternoon Bridge-o-rama at Syracuse will start the middle of tie month. All bridge players wanting to participate please call Mrs. Jay Peffley, 467-3854 or Mrs. Jack Wells, 457-3743 by September 10. HAROLD B. GRAY AND JAMES FRY TO BE ON BALLOT Harold B. Gray and James Fry, both of Syracuse, were selected last Wednesday night by the Kosciusko county Republican organization to be placed on the ballot for the Turkey Creek township advisory board. Maurice Dorsey was elected in the May primary’ as the third nominee. The three names fill the advisory board ticket. They were recommended by the Syracuse Republican organization. ULF WERNER POSTULKA Ulf Postulka Attending Syracuse School Ulf Werner Postulka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Postulka of Aachen. Germany, is presently attending Syracuse high school. He enrolled today with other Lakeland students as schools opened for the 1966-67 school year and is a senior. Ulf is in this country’ under the ICYE exchange program. He is making his home with Mr. and Mn». James Hershberger at Dewart Lake. He arrived in this country cm July 20 and spent a few days in Collegeville, Pa., prior to arriving at the Hershberger home on July 28. Ulf plans to take English, U. S. history, government, physics and phychology while at Syracuse. The young German student will be in this country for one year. Allyson Anglin Attends 4-H Giris' School Allyson .Anglin of MStford was one of 300 4-H girls who arrived in Indianapolis August 25 to stay at the Indiana state fair girls* school for 11 days. Only three girls from each county are selected to attend. They are chosen by the number of points accumulated over the past 4-H years. Each day the girls receive training in charm, flower arranging, cooking and dining room serving. The girls published a paper that Governor Branigin reads. One of the unique things about the school is the girls always wear white when attending programs in a group. One small boy called the group a bunch of angels! TWILIGHTERS BUNCO CLUB MEETS The Twilighters Bunco club of Syracuse met Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Foo and Faye s restaurant. Following the meeting the group attended the show, "Plain and Fancy’ at the Enchanted Hills playhouse. They were 15 members and guests present. Mrs. Bill Eyer received birthday gifts from the club and from her secret pal. Mrs. Bud Moser won the door prize. The next meeting will be September 20 in the home of Mrs. Adrain Zollinger with Mrs. Robert Moser assisting. Saturday’s Two-Ball Foursome At Wawasee In Saturday’s Two-ball foursome at Wawasee the winners were Joe Scheidel and Pearl Maier with 39. There will be another two-bell foursome at the course Saturday at 4 JUD.

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Turkey Creek Township Tax Levy Sent To County Auditor Turkey Creek township trustee Madison F. Jones held a meeting Tuesday evening for the approval of the tax levy for 1967. No taxpayers were present. The advisory board has approved the levy of $26.03 and it has now been sent to the county auditor's office. Intangible Taxes Distributed to County Is $144,193 Commissioner of Revenue William L. Fortune announced today that the fall distribution of intangible taxes have been sent to the counties of the state. Kosciusko countvs share: $144,193.86. Mr. Fortune stated the fall 1966 distribution was more than double the fall 1965 distribution. Last year’s distribution was $11,695,164.68. Os each $1 distributed by the state, 75 cents goes for school support and the remaining 25 cents to the couny’s general fund. Last year this county received $61,269.94, thus this year’s figure more than doubles the 1965 tax distribution. In all Kosciusko county received $82,923.92 more than it did last year. LAKELAND GIRLS WIN HONORS AT STATE FAIR Two Lakeland 4-H girls won honi ors last week at the Indiana state fair. Annabeth Arthur of r 3 Syracuse won a green ribbon in division three of foods — quick fruit or nut bread. Gayle Stuckman, r 3 Syracuse, won a red ribbon in division four — yeast rolls. Senior Citizens Plan Pot Luck Supper The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens club will hold a pot luck supper in the meeting room of the fire station for members and guests at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Members are to bring a covered dish and table service. A special program has been planned. Syracuse WRC To Hold Picnic Meeting The John C. Adams, Women's Re- | lief Corps, 278 of Syracuse will meet September 12 for a picnic and [ business meeting at the home of Mrs. John Craw, Syracuse. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and their own meat for a barbecue. Ann Kaiser Wins Twirling Contest At Ligonier Anri Kaiser, eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaiser of Milford, was first place trophy winner in the twirling division of the talent contest held Monday, Sept. 5, at the Strawberry Valley Days at Ligonier. Ann’s act featured military and fancy strutting. She concluded her act with a dance and twirl routine to “Ain’t She Sweet”. Earlier in the day, Ann and her brother John, 6, placed second in the pet division of the annual kiddie parade with a lamb. Jack Stookey Enters Holsteins In State Fair; Several Win Jack Stookey of r 2 Milford entered several Holsteins in the 4-H dairy cattle division at the state fair. He won several awards as follows: Junior calf — fourth place Three year old cow — second place Showmanship — fourth place. Jane Hibschman of r 1 Syracuse placed second with her senior calf in the dairy show. Has Grand Champion Holstein Dan Beer, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Bea* of r 1 Milford, had the grand and senior champion Holstein cow in the open . class show at the recent Goshen ( fair. The animal, “Echo Brook Pontil ac Gem," is two years old. Dan t received a colorfui ribbon for the achievemeot.

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SCHOOLS OPEN—Schools opened this morning in the Lakeland area | and Mail-Journal photographers at the Milford and Syracuse schools snapped pictures prior to the first |

2,597 Students Enroll In Lakeland Schools Today

Schools opened this morning in the Lakeland schools — Milford, North Webster and Syracuse — with 2,597 attending the opening session. The first full day will be tomorrow (Thursday). Superintendent Lewis S. Immel released the first figures for the five corporation schools this morning. They are first day incomplete enrollments as severaf students are enrolled each year after the organization day of school and kindergarten classes will not open for another week. The figures follow: Milford elementary — 449 Milford high school — 316 North Webster school — 706 Syracuse elementary — 591 Syracuse high school — 535 The figures for elementary’ schools are for first through sixth grades while the high schools run seven to 12. The North Webster school figures are for first to 12th grades. Mr. Immel reports the figure is up 49. City Golf Tourney At Maxwelton The third annual Syracuse City Golf tourney will be played at Maxwelton Sunday, Sept. 11. Tee off time will be after 10 o’clock. Players will make up their own foursomes. The players will be* placed in flights according to handicaps. Marthk Circle Calvary EUB Church Meets The August meeting of the Martha circle of the Syracuse Calvary EUB church was held August 31 with a breakfast at 9 a.m., consisting of sweet rolls, juice and coffee. Mrs. Charles was hostess to the 10 members present The lesson fa the month was “Advance in Missions, Indonesia” given by Mrs. Calvin Johnson. The business meeting was opened by Mrs. Phillip Strieby in the absence of leader Mrs. John Cripe. Mrs. Jessie Wemgardt read excerpts from the book, "Prayer Changes Thmgs.*

I school bell. At Syracuse, in the upper picture, Tim Yeager caught students as they were about to enter the building. At Milford seniors Allyson Anglin,

'Plain And Fancy' Last Production Os Season

The last play of the season, “Plain and Fancy”, at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse, Lake Wawasee, was enjoyed last week by the area theatre audiences. The two-act musical comedy by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman was directed by Franklin Q. Levin. “Plain and Fancy” is a wonderful, warm and exciting play about Amish life in Pennsylvania disrupted by two New Yorkers. Kay Swartzendruber did a marvelous job as Ruth Winters from New York. Ruth Winters and Dan King, played by John Baldwin, comes to the Amish country to sell a farm Dan owns. Unaccustom to the Amish way of life some very funny situations arise between Ruth, Dan and the Amish families. June Lormier was excellent as Hilda MiUer, an outspoken Amish girl who was interested in the outside world, until she gets all prettied up in Ruth’s clothes and

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McFADDEN IN SYRACUSE — Ralph G. McFadden, Democratic candidate for congress from Indiana’s second district, was in Syracuse last Thursday in his day-long circuit to cover most of the towns in Kosciusko

cover most of the towns in Kosciusko county. Starting at Pierceton ia the mera-

Boost The Lakeland Area

Linda Wertenberger, and Barb Davis, on the right, were caught at the doer and they stopped to pose with several junior high girls.

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Other lead parts were portrayed by Linda Floyt, Terrill Whitney, Joe Yoder, Sharon Del Guidice, James Wright and Edward Abry. Robbie and Jamie Baldwin, children of the John Baldwins, were great as Hilda’s brothers. Supporting roles were played by Kathleen Scholle, Ed Steele, Sandra Finn, Patti Pretti, Dee Kreglow, Tom Locher, Mike Lawrence, Bill Robinson. William Manina, Michael Hammersley, Terry Walker and Frank Levin. Daring the musical number “How Do You Raise A Barn” the i cast actually erected a barn on the stage. BECKY STUTZMAN WINS AT FAIR Becky Stutzman of r 1 Leesburg won a white ribbon in division one of entomology in the 4-H exhibits at the Indiana state fair. ' < The awards were announced August 29 by judges Glen Lehker and David L. Matthew, Jr. CANTU son Mr. and Mrs. Armanoo Cantu of Milford are the parents of a son bom Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Goshen hospital.

ing, he visited business houses in North Webster, Syracuse, Milford, Warsaw, Claypod, and Silver Lake. He is shown here on the corner in Syracuse visiting with license branch manager Mary Gaushorn and Ed Tabman. A Mail-Joamal staff photo.

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