The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 October 1966 — Page 9

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VOLUME 4

Fire Destroys Avery Mobile Home Thursday

A consuming fire completely destroyed the mobile home of Mr. and Mrs" James L. Avery on r 1 Milford at mid-afternoon last Thursday. Milford volunteer firemen answered an alarm, but the home was entirely engulfed in flumes when they

= Letters To The Editor —= Mrs. Williams Writes From Africa

EDITOR S NOTE — The following is part of a letter sent to Mr. and Mrs Robert Hurd of Milford from Mrs. Dorothy S. Williams, a former Milford high school English teacher. Mrs. Williams is now residing at the Yaa Asantewa school, box 1901 K omasa, Ghana.) Honestly, the very first thing I "oug" into when I arrived was the arrival of those things your church • New Salem Church of the Brethren) so kindly provided for this school. I was not surprised that aU had come; the people were and are most grateful; it is just the habit of Ashantis to be very quiet about gifts. Actually, I have read that this is so with many native peoples. Thank you for providing the articles. Our housecraft block is certainly a different story tins year Though we have tost our seniot teacher — the only one besides the principal to be here for six years — we do have a Ghanaian lady well qualified. She even had one year of training in America. We have a now dorm that is almost ready and a block bathhouse The girts will be many — the usuai 1 500 — and I wish the houses and baths were ready. The whole compound is about on a par with Yaa Asantewa speed; nothing will start right on time; we lack a few teachers; some will begin but get scholarships and leave; others will just quite; it is a rough school; but 1 requested this one; for I know the girls. 1 shall teach some literature. Latin and tend to the library and be assistant principal. I hope to dp : some church work and whatever, else shows up. It s all interesting. The people have been most graci-| ous in welcoming me; it makes me j so happy to have the common people happy that I am beck and also toe school children and the staff. You have no idea how happy Ghana is to be fee; yet the economy is dreadful Hundreds of people are out of work and hungry. One of the prime reasons is the political unfairness of the former government There were what they called redundant pools —a queer term for people who reported for work and thcr sat and played cards and drank palm wine all day. So. when the coup came, all of these people were fired and those who had thus arranged such affair* were jailed. Now. it is almost impossible for these former chair-warmers to get a job; people just don’t like or trust them. Materials are hard to get on account of import restrictions; when the restrictions are lifted; then there is tittle money to buy the as I WMfcM tnrougn tot ronnertoe btdtan store*, I wonder ho* on earth them people ©ouid or can

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

arrived. The home was situated amid tall trees in a wooded area just west of the Stanley Scott home. Electrical Shortage At home at the time was Mrs. Avery. the former Crystal Nyce. and l>er four-year-old daughter Tammy

hold out. The key is the fact they j have made scads of money; it is i j t-i’.her with them or in the banks or i iin property; and if they leave the i! country, thy lose all Government stores have quite a bit on the shelves — naturally the first thing I looked up was coffee! The tiny size : of. . .is about 75 cents. There is ’ Dutch powdered milk and there are cans of canned milk Canned meat is scarce, but in a Lebanese shop ; I saw small hams for about $1.50 the tin. Some frozen. . .products are in; this is my best buy — living alone as I do. I use far less bottled gas to cook these. I can get four small frozen homburger patties for about 50 cents — which is not bad All the frills of our life are missing — paper towels, waxed paper, tin foil, etc. I have some cocoa and some of these "Frills' in my trunk whkh should be here this week end. All of my book packages arrived perfectly; none of my "odds and ends’ of things — packages have ■ come. In London 1 had a delightful three days in London with young people who had i taught w .th me here and had gone back to London to live. I rented a ■ ■ Morris, and we drove 353 miles around the countryside. We saw Shakespeare’s Stratfordon Avon, visited Oxford, where the large and very old university is | located, and went to Salsbury plain where the old Stonehenge circle is (located. (It was on television in, America just before I left). The thatched cottages look so different from pictures. The roofs are made of a kind of reed — ail laid to[gether thickly. The English roses are "out of this world". They make a specialty of tree roses — every color and such large blooms. The young couple live in a sort of Greenwich Village type of apartment; was that neighborhood ever -interesting! I saw hundrds of bars who looked more like Wild Bill Hickock than any Id seen recently; it was more than difficult to tell men from women. When we readied Ghana (and all toe flights were perfect), we expected to be met by our schools; instead the ministry of ><k tent ion had arranged for us to remain at its coastal university for three days. 1 knew M was an honor, but I hated M; for I wanted to get "home”. The married couples were snariiy” housed in the Ford Foundation Apartments: we singles found ourselves in the dorm — sort of Andy Jackson style. Food was all Ghanaian — and not haff so plentiful as was green to us at ttttzaMcn cooege* wncre we literally stuffed and completely

Jo. Neither was injured. Mrs. Nyce said die smelled smoke and when she went to find out where it was, she found the electric water heater afire. She attributed the fire to a faulty electrical connection.

• I f /und out what it is like to sleep on a cot with boards for springs and a thin rubber sponge for a mattress and one sheet and a blanket. Gradually, I came to my senses and realiz&Mt was "great." Here were collected toe Peace Corps from Amrica, Canada. England — what a gang. It was a perfect opportunity to meet many people As it turned out — even some of the practical things became possible; when we got there, not a toilet would flush. While others were out messing-around, I climbed up and found how to hand pump the well. There are about 30 in our group this year: we are known as the ; Pennsylvania Peace Corps! Ha. , Besides there are around 18 who I are left over here from last term. 1 had expected some to visit me shortly, but I surely hope no one comes; for the other night the principal was short of beds and took my two. I have three bedrooms — but one bed. I was amazed at the way things ! !iad grown — just like Jack and the bean stalk. I take a bit of kidding about my plantation O- yet it’s part of my work here, I feel, to ! teach others to grow beautiful and useful things and that manual labor > is fun and not to be ashamed of it I Here farming is reserved entirely for the illiterates. My lovely teak tree is over 30 feet tall; I have a banana grove now, and there *ere two large stalks ripe and waiting • for me; my paw-pew tree is tall | and stalely 30 feet outside toe j kitchen window — with ripe fruit on : it The poinsettias are huge to I j had to trim them generously. If it is done now. by Christmas they will be lovely. The jasmine has j grown — as had the wispering pine. | 1 have a yellow and a white franigani (these are like camehas and are very fragrant. I found my bungalow all painted oc the inside, and I brought in my cushin covers, small rugs, draperies, etc. in my suitcase. I even brought my large picture of Jesu. for over the buffet. It was so awful before to have all those windows and no curtains. I’ll never forget 1 do miss news and music, but radios are terribly expensive — almost SIOO for a $36 radio. I hope to find a used one. My forme - painter was out of work; so I am giving him some food money by having him paint the outside a fresh green. Its actually more like wlutewashmg the house green; for toe paint comes in dry form in sacks at about $1 a sack. At least it freshens up the place and provides employment. The next door steward cleans He knew that I liked to garden; so he got the starts for me an transplanted four tomato plants

j Mr. Avery, a Liberty Coach Co. employee, was called home immediately but he could not save any of his household goods or clothing. | Mr. and Mrs. Avery said their loss was covered by insurance.

56th Annual Convention Os Indiana Federation Os Clubs Held Recently Mrs. Lloyd Swoverland, president of foe 13th District of the Indiana Federation of Gubs, presided at the recent convention held at Nappanee. The junior state directoi. trustee, state chairmen of various departments and state president, Mrs. William Dudenhoffer, were introduced. Membership extension, a • new club in every county, and an in crease of membership of twn in each local club was emphasized by Mrs. George Eley. The seven county presidents each gave a talk on "Outlook for My Country”. Mrs. Franchon Ellison stressed nine projects: Sangralis Valley, cooperation with the Blind, Goodwill Industries, conservation, community improvement, Mental Health, CARE, Indiana Clubwomen Magazine, emphasis on Patriotism. Mrs. Dudenhoffer spoke on her theme for the year "In Your Hands, Opportunity”, Mrs. C. S. La Dim, state first vice president, talked on "With Thy Might” 9 The state junior director, Mrs. Herbert Ulery, spoke on "Who Is Afraid?”. The invitation to the 1967 convention was given by Mrs. Henry Lemke of Starke county and accepted.

Paul Burn* Named Doctor Os The Year FRENCH LICK. - Paul E. Bums. M.D., Montpeber. was named Indiana Physician of the Year by the Mental Health Association in Indiana. The award was presented at toe annual meeting of the Indiana State Medical Association in [French Lick October 13. William E. Rogers, Kokomo, a member of the Mental Health Association's award committee, presented a plaque to Dr. Burns and a check for SI,OOO which he may designate to the medical school of his choice to be used for a psychiatric project. Dr. Burns received hi* MJ), degree from Indiana university and externed at St. Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Bine, Syracuse lake, were at Efrnwood Park. Hl., recently where they attended the funeral of a friend. yesterday. I shall plant cucumbers and melons and some flower seed*. (If onyone has left-over zennia seeds — pulled off flowers to the garden — I’d love them; this plant seems to grow well here, and I can’t get the seeds.) These should be put in a regular letter and sent air-mail. TH gladly pay toe postage back to anyone who does it for me. God bless you, and remember to pray for me, for my family, and for peace in our As ever, Dorothy WUtiatm

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1966

Along Main Street

BY GEORGIA BUSTER If you see on the streets of Syracuse what looks like a hugh yellow caterpillar, don’t run! It is the town's newly purchased machine that picks up leaves on the street and deposits them in a covered town truck. They also have a new sweeper. It’s like a large roller brush that can sweep right up to the edge of the curbs. Mrs. Albert Troup recentlp returned from a trip through Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina, and said “Brown county in Indiana is as beautiful as any of the other places we saw”, and October is Brown county month. The W. S. Thomas store, uptown has just had a new front window installed, manager Larry Riggs thought “an ounce of prevention, worth a pound of cure” as the old window was getting loose and with the fall winds, could go any time. At the end of the business block Syracuse is going to have a new apartment. Next to the Record shop, a new small apartment is being built from what was a garage. This will improve the appearance of the neighborhood a great deal With the Christmas season coming up, we must keep in mind, others who will not be in a home and with their families at this happy time of the year.

The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens have sent items for ditty bags through the American Red Cross to service men over seas. There are veterans in hospitals who need Christmas cheer in the way of small gifts, and the patients in mental hospitals to whom a gift at Christmas means a great deal. Soon we will be taking gift donation in the Syracuse and Milford offices of The Mail-Journal for mental patients. I will be getting the boxes ready or the Togus VA hospital in Maine, hey are mailed by the middle of November. And books, magazines and scuffs for the VA hospital at Fort Wayne. Robert Reed, Syracuse attorney, has moved into the building formerly owned and occupied by Roscoe Howard. Bob said it is hard for him too get his work done, as so many women come in and ask for Roscoe—Mr. Howard had an electric appliance stare and repaired appliance stare and repairtown with broken irons, toaster* and sweepers, de miss him. The Lakeland Office Supply, a new business occupying part of toe Syracuse Mail-Journal office, had a beautiful day for its open bouse. This business is owned and operated by Ron and Gloria Baumgartner, a young couple who should be complimented on this business venture as it is something in the way of supply store for offices that has long been needed in this ityIf the weather holds we will see boats back on the lakes and conservation officer Earl Money will be back patroling the lakes for boating violations. And a?ain we are bearing report* of early Halloweeners who have no respect for law by soaping window* and acts of vandalism a month before the legal days set by towns. It is a shame that Halloween fun time must develop into a time of terror for citizens. Better think about it

FELLOWSHIP CLASS ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The Fellowship class of the Syracuse Church of God met Tuesday evening, Oct 18, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Niles. During the business meeting there was an election of officers. Officers elected for next year were Rev. Walter Williams, president: Rev. Victor Yeager, vice president; Mrs. Ida Hibschman. secretary, and Mrs. Victor Yeager, treasurer. Mrs. Phyllis Troup presided at the business session and Mrs. Melvin Niles gave the devotions. She read Luke 14- Prayer was given by each member. There were 10 adults and two children present. The next meeting will be with James Druckamiller and Mr*. Troup. Each member is to bring a poem about Thanksgiving. Rev. Yeager wffl give the devotions. Mr*. Niles dosed toe meeting with prayer. Refreahmento were served by the hostess and Mrs. Troup was in charge of toe entertainment.

Tell Baby Sitter What To Do If There Is A Fire If you employ a baby sitter to watch over your children when you and your husband are away for an afternoon or evening, choose a baby sitter competent and qualified for tiie job, the American Insurance Association said today. The Association gave these suggestions: • 1. Choose a baby sitter whom you know, one that has a sense of responsibility, and likes children. 2. Have the sitter meet the children before you leave, so they will become accustomed to her. 3. Introduce the sitter to any pets you may have, particularly the family dog. 4. Give the baby sitter a card with the telephone number of where you can be reached, the numbers of the fire and police departments, and of your family doctor. 5. Show the sitter all the exits from the house or apartment and provide her with a flashlight to be used in case the lights go out. Explain to the sitter that in the event of fire, she slfould get the children oiit of the house, then call the fire department, ..preferably from a neighbors’ house. Then after she has done these things, she may notify you. Remind her that no one should re-enter a burning building. 6 Tell the sitter the time when you expect to return. Be sure to telephone her if you are unavoidably delayed. First Round Bridge-O*Rama Winners Given First round winners in the eveni ning Bridge 0 Rama have been named as follows: Top gross — Mr. and Mrs. John Kroh 6240, Lucy Kegg and O. C. Butts 5420, and Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood 4220. | All members are reminded they must have their scores in at the end of the two week playing period. Persons who have played ahead should number their score sheet as to what round they are playing. All scores should be sent to Mrs. William Brammer at box 217, Syracuse. Members who have not paid are asked to send their check to Mrs. Brammer. ‘The Play’s The Thing’ At Sorosis Club Monday A play, “Cornin' Thru The Rye”, by William Saroyan, was enacted impromptu with much amusement, howbeit with depth, Monday evening, Oct. 17, when the Sorosis Literary club of Milford met in the home of Mrs. Billy Little. The program was presented by Mrs. F. H. Johnson, with the assistance of several members of the group. The dub collect preceded a short business meeting. Seasonal refreshments were served by the hostess to 17 members and one guest, Mrs. Don Arnold.

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The following article was prepared for readers of this series by Miss Ann Fellows on behalf of the Indiana State Library. In 1825 Samuel Merrill, treasurer of the young state of Indiana, packed aU the records of toe state into a strong box. loaded the box and all his household goods into a covered wagon, and moved from Corydon to Indianapolis, the new state capital. Today toe records, archives, documents and history of the state, military records, genealogical records, picture reproductions and memorabilia f Indiana occupy miles of shelf and file space in the four story building at Senate and Ohio streets which is the Indiana State Library. The State Library today is a far cry from the agency created by the General Assembly the same year the records were moved to Indianapolis. It was originally formed for the use of state officials and members of the General Assembly, and was administered by the Secretary of State. Today one of the best state library agencies in the country, it performs a fantastic array of services for all MOoNIErS, In toe early day*, the legWatiire

1 ' idp I B wo w i llik / Ijb I! ARNOLD PAULSON Arnold Paulson To Speak On Rural Economic Development Arnold Paulson, a Granite Falls, Minn., businessman who for several years has expressed a deep concern over what he sees as “a rapid ! decline in rural economy of America,” will be tiie guest speaker at a i public meeting' to be held at the Warsaw Community high school i auditorium Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 ■ p.m. This meeting is co-sponsored by the National Farmers Organi- : zotion and Farmers Union. I Jay Gould, farm service dire or lof radio station WOWO, Fort Wayne, will introduce Mr. Paulson. The committee invites both farmers, businessmen, clergy, civic leaders, as well as the general public to attend, with a particular invitation to businessmen and civic leaders. Mr. Paulson, Minnesota’s Outstanding Young Man in 1960, who has owned and managed the Minnesota Business and Industrial Promotion Agency in Granite Falls. Minn., for a number of years will speak on "The Decline in the Rural Economy.” He states, “It’s impossible to comprehend what is taking place unless a person takes the time and effort to completely evaluate the serious problems that confront every rural community.” Mr. Paulson has been in great demand as a speaker throughout I the 12 mid-western states and is j currently one of the most sought ; after speakers ’in the country Speaking on the economic stability and development of rural America, Paulson has done considerable research, and has facts and figures to back up his startling claims of injustice to rural America. Paulson says, “We have been living a fool’s paradise, we have been sleeping longer than Rip Van Winkle and just as sound. Unless we pull our heads out of the sand and quit acting like an ostrich — take the time to oe bothered by facts — find out what has already taken place and the serious situation we are in and take immediate action we and our rural way of life are doomed!” Mr. Paulson was alerted to these problems and conditions, while working with communities attempt-

State Capital Moves

kept detailed watch over the library, down to the point of instructing toe secretary of state in 1833 "not to make any expenditures of the library fund, in the purchase of novels or romances.” Even with library patronage limited to the distinguished company of state officials, the more interesting books in the little collection had a habit of disappearing without a trace. By 1841, 100 volumes were reported missing and the list of persons not returning books included the names of some of Indiana's most prominent citizens. The State Library became a separate institution from the Secretary of State's office in 1841 and a librarian was elected by toe legislature. His duties included not only care and administration of the library, but also maintenance of toe State House and State House Square. During legislative recesses, he was to take up and dust the carpets in toe senate and house chambers. He was to keep the fence and gates around the State House Square in good wder, so as to keep out the stock; and he was “permitted" to mow the grass in the yard, and to

Boost The Lakeland

Kenneth Curtin To Speak At Crippled Children’s Meeting Kenneth Cirtin, Evansville, will be the speaker at the annual meeting of the Elkhart County Crippled Children’s Scoiety, Inc., sponsoring the rehabilitation center, to be held on Thursday evening, Oct. 27, at 8 o’clock in the auditorium of St. Thomas School, 1331 north Main street, Elkhart. Mi-. Curtin has had considerable experience in the establishment and growth of a profitable liason beween industry and the handicapped, especially in the area of subcontract negotiations with many industries in southern Indiana. He I has be>n intimately associated with lehabilitation facilities encluding pre-voeational and vocational programs for the handicapped with the National Goodwill Industries, ! Evansville Rehabilitation Center, and the Evansville Association for the Blind, where he now holds the i position of workshop director. Mr. Curtin has a degree in socioI logy and business from Evansville 'college, has done graduate work at Butler and Purdue universities and is presently working toward completion of his masters. He is a senior member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers. | and is a Wheelchair Olympics participant and won three gold medals at the International Games held in London, England, and has since helped to develop this new concept of recreation for the handicapped in the Evansville area. He is currently a member of the Evansville Jaycees, the Eagles Lodge, and Local 35 American Federation of Musicians. Mr. Curtin’s talk, “The ‘ln’ in Industry”, should be of special concern to those who are interested in the rehabilitation and employment of the handicapped, and to all those in our area who are involved and concerned with the many opportunities and problems in the Elkhart area. UNEMPLOYMENT HITS NEW LOW LN STATE A 664 decrease in unemployment insurance claims last week brought tiie total to 9,781, tiie low’est weekly figure since October 1950. A year ago at this time claims were 30 per cent more numerous. Lewis F. Nicolini, director of the Indiana Employment Security Division, said that only minor fluctuations in employment were reported Parts shortages caused small layoffs in a few plants. The weather has not yet been severe enough to affect employment in the construction industry, and industrial activity remains high. ing to attract industry to stimulate their economy — working with communities who have resolved to “Grow rather than die.” “If, we, the people living in rural America,’ says Paulson, “are not interested enough to take the time to study our problem, who will?” Some people may disagree with his thinking. However, he challenges anyone to prove him wrong.

“apply the grass to his own use.'* In addition, as librarian he was to take proper care of the books, keeping the library open six days a week during sessions of the legislature, and at other times on Saturdays. For all these responsibilities he was paid the grand annual salary of S3OO. In 1854 Gorden Tanner, the librarian, made a bitter report that said among other things, “It (the library) is very defective in all its departments. Hardly any subject can be fully investigated by its aid. It has but a few first rate works of any kind." In a plea for an increase of the librarian's salary, Tanner also said that the duties of the office had been quadrupled and that the necessities I of life had doubled in price, with the . consequence that the librarian, if he s had a family, “had to make a choice between two great evils—neglect of ) duty, or starvation.” 5 In contrast to yesteryear’s single- , handed, underpaid librarian, today’s s State Library director Robert R. Me j Clarren. is aided by more than 90 s State Library employees in some doxj en offices and divisions J

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