The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 November 1966 — Page 20

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•JI NIOR MISS’ WINNER — Karen Kinggenberg. I'-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ringgenberg oi r 2 Pierceton, is shown with her handsome trophy and tiara won last

Karen Ringgenberg Named 'Junior Miss For 1966'

“Haw you gonna keep them down on the farm . . .” This was the popular refrain of a World War 11 tune, but it might easily apply to the fortunes of Karen Ringgenberg. the stunning 17 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Gene Ringgenberg of r 21 Pierceton. | Karen — who will be 18 on De-c-ember 2 — was judged winner of Warsaw's ’’Junior Miss of 1966" at • Warsaw high school last Friday Night! over nine other Kosciusko county , beauties. She was crowned by retiring queen. Miss Michelle Conn, of Milford. Beautv Not Everything Although Karen is a natural beaut v with an infectious smile, this didn't prove to be everything in the contest sponsored each year j by the Warsaw Jayvees. As her ■ talent, she gave a reading. "Whals To America " by John Steinbeck, taken from his article in the October issue in Readers’ Digest Karen was chosen Kosciusko county Fair Queen in August. She fas five feet four and a quarter inches tall, and lifts her eyebrows a bit wtien telling stie weighs 120 pounds She has blue eyes and | dark brawn hair. For winning the crown Friday night, she won. besides the trophy, a dozen roses and a SIOO savings bond Winning second in ti»e competition was (.'beryl Werner of Warsaw I and third was Pat Ixwdy of Warsaw. Other Interests Karen has a multitude of interests She has been varsity cfieer- > leader for the w inning Pierceton > <.'ui*> for the past three years, in tiie speech club for four years, in FHA for four years, on the newspaper and annual staff for kxir years and in the chorus for three years Mo*t oddly, slie lias been a member of the Monroe Mere Men ( ’ 1 for eight years and of the Monroe Mere Maidens for 10 years. She is considered one of the finest cattie judges She had entries in the Kosciusko county fair dress review and was anong the top 15 in the state dress review with a coat she made. Her Miit went to the state fair under construction category She plans to enter Purdue university. Judges for the Friday night event were- Tom Roland. director of drama at Manchester coflege; Qiic Lantz. National director, Region B. Jaycees. Goshen; Mrs. Richard Pletcher of Nappanee; and Mrs. Max Hull of Warsaw. Thomas Davis Promoted BEAUFORT. S. C. — Marine corporal Thomas D. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs dark A. Davis of North Webster, was promoted to his present rank while serving with headquarters and headquarters squadron H&HS at the marine corps air station, Beaufort, S. C. His promotion was based on time in service and rank, military appearance. and his knowledge of selected military subjects. His squadron provides personnel administration and air wing-level supply suport for ail air wmg untts, as well as providing supply support for units attached to the wing.

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Friday night at Warsaw high school where she was chosen Warsaw/S “Junior Miss For 1966" over nine other Kosciusko county girls. A Pierceton senior and varsity

Pythian Sisters Hold j Regular Meeting The Syracuse Pythian Sisters. Loyal Temple. 130 met in tlie had I , last Wednesday evening ME C Mrs Agnes Stiffler open|cd the meeting in regular form. 1

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There were 11 members present. Mrs Bevon Crafton and Mrs. Mary Brown, hostesses, served refreshments following the regular i meeting. ■ Send your news to the M-J.

Christmas Day Legends Hold Many Meanings Christmas has so many meanings. One for everyone. It is wrapped in reverence and legend. The derivation of the word itself is “Mass of Christ,’ marking the festival of the nativity of Jesus Christ. Strangely enough, Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the Christian church. World Favors December 25 Before the fifth century, there was no general consensus as to when it should come in the calendar. whether on January 6, the Epiphany; March 25, or December 25. Some authorities hold that March 25 is the most likely because sheplierds watched their sheep at night only during the lambing season in spring. Be it as it may, December 25 has been chosen by the world at large over the centuries as Christmas, To Martin Luther in the 16th century goes credit for having the first Christmas tree as we know it. According to legend. Luther, upon returning home one Christmas eve, attempted to tell his wife and child how beautiful the trees appeared that night. Discovering he was not doing justice to the trees, “he went into the garden, cut down a little fir tree, dragged it into the nursery, put some candles on its branches, and lighted them.” Legend Widely Claimed To Scandinavian countries go many Christmas tree myths Some say that the yuletide tree is a symbol of the trees on which the people of Norway. Denmark, and Sweden hung pieces of bread and suet for

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birds during the snowy holiday season. Another Scandinavian legend tells that a tree, sprung from the “blood drenched” soil where lovers had been killed, flamed with mysterious lights during the Christmas season. Other countries, France and England, especially, claim part of the Christmas tree legend. The origin of Santa Claus, however, belongs to .America. At least the word. "Santa”, does. The first known printed use of the colloquial for St. Nicholas, the gift giving saint, goes back to 1913 when the Saturday Evening Post of December 6 printed. “If you want to act the part of Santa this Christmas Has Other Names Santa's other names are Kris Kringle, derived from the German Christkindl. and Belshnikle. also from the German. The latter was the bearded Nicholas who punished bad children while Kris Kringle rewarded the good ones. The Christmas stocking and the celebrated white Christmas are truly American, going back to the days of the Pilgrims when frugality and hardship necessitated making much out of little. TERMITES Universal Termite Control Ph. 267-7372 120 N. Scott St Warsaw, Indiana OR ALLIED LBR. CO. (formerly Com A Buhrt Lbr. Co.) Phone: 457-3331 ANDERSON PAINT AND SUPPLY CO. Syracuse. Ind.

It’s The Season To Replace Something Old With New Replace something old with something new. Always a good guide for giftgiving, this suggestion is an especially timely one now. New developments in appliances, large and small, and new advances in the home entertainment field make the replacement gift a most welcomed one — be it transistor radio or color TV' set, no-frost refrigeratorfreezer or automatic range, or perhaps a family-size toaster, decorator styled coffeemaker, portable mixer or any one of the wide range of versatile small appliances. Transistorizing, plus the growth of color TV, tends to open up the opportunity for giving something new in home entertainment, for even last year’s radio or TV set might seem outdated this year. Major kitchen and laundry appliances. too, have seen tremendous changes in recent years, so that the oome with an “old” range, refrigerator or washer almost certainly

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needs a new one. When a replacement gift is the choice, consider at the same time a useful way of disposing of the old. In the spirit of Christmas is an inquiry to the Salvation Army, the Goodwill shops, or church groups, to se? whether the used item might be wanted. Bonus is that the “used' value may become a tax deduction.

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Selling the item, through the want ad department of the newspaper, or using it elsewhere in the home (the playroom, perhaps) are other solutions for Santa.