The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 December 1966 — Page 5

Letters To The Editor

Agrees With Editorial

Dear Editor: I have read your editoral “Why Not Both”’" and agree with you. During the past 25 years people living around Indiana’s largest natural lake have seen the passing of all major hotels on the lake, including such beach areas as Ideal Beach, and picnic ground once located along Waveland Beach. Now the general public uses private facilities that are for hire and some that aren’t. Boaters can go to a marina but swimmers. picnickers and fisherman have no Choice but to tramp oxer private property. Here is an opportunity for you at

Our Biggest Asset

Dear Editor: Kosciusko county is known as “the Lind of Lakes ', and it is true that these natural resources could be one of our biggest assets if they were made available to the public. We boast of our lakes and the recreation they afford, but Lake Wawasee • does not have a single foot of lake front for public swimming or boating. Once can reach Tippecanoe lake only via a mile or two trip down Grassy Creek from the public launching site ■ and a beautiful trip it is. too 1 The public can not get onto Dewart Lake for any type of recreation. And so it goes for all of our 97 lakes, except Warsaw’s city parks and Milford's "Waubee Swimmin’ Hole The Indiana Department of Nat-

By Mrs. Pearl Lyons • Phone:4s3-7921

Leesburg-Oswego News

Joint Inspection Os Eastern Star Chapters Dec. 7 A joint inspection of the Order of Eastern Star chapters of Leesburg. Nappanee and Syracuse was held December 7 at the Leesburg Masonic hall. Dinner was served in the Method* Callander Insurance 106 N. Main St. Nappanee Ph. 773-4103 All forms of personal and business insurance.

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Lake Wawasee who resent the pub- | lie using your dock, front lawn, and yes. even your bath room, to ■ get behind a move to provide a pubI lie beach at Lake Wawasee This beach could and should in- ■ elude a picnic area and parking lots. During the winter months. ‘ fishermen could use this area to park their vehicles and unload their fishing gear. It also could mean the rebirth of skating and ice boating : on Lake Wawasee. Thus, making Syracuse. Cromwell. Ligonier and Lake Wawasee, a recreational area center. | Syracuse has done a wonderful job of providing facilities for people of the area for years. (This has all

ural Resources' original plan to convert the Wawasee Fish Hatchery lake front property into a public bathing area is commendable and a step in the right direction. All of our major lakes should have some lake frontage available for swimming and boating. What a shame that our legislators and Conservation department did not have the foresight- and the finances to acquire these sites years ago when lake front was relatively inexpensive. A public bathing area" at the Wawasee Fish Hatchery site would not interfere with the proposed Purdue university biological station It wotdd be a valuable asset to have both on this property The Wawasee Property Owner's association has

church dining hall by the WSCS I at 6 p m. The tables were decorated with pine cone Christmas trees and book nutcups entitled in gold with j the worthy grand matron s watchwords — Righteousness. Knowledge, Reverence and Love. The head table bad a while < eramie Christmas tree ’on a lace cloth laid over a green cloth. Serving on the decorating dining room committee were Mrs. Chris Kammerer. Mrs Ed Charlton and Mt«. Carl Ryan. | A baby dedicatxvn was held at 7.15 for Scott. Craig and Clark ; Chariton. Chad Rader. Rltonda : Lursen. all of Leesburg, and two from Syracuse. The hall was decorated with [white Christmas trees with gold I chains, a large basket of white ehrv santhamums. two rugs depict- • ing a lion and a background scene .of the Wise Men foltowing a star. 'Die Leesburg chapter opened in short form. Special guests were introduced. worthy grand matron. Norma Hamilton, who was serenaded by Sandra Allen singing "We Wish You Love" and then escorted under an archwav formed by the

been supported by Syracuse tax funefch Our parks are crowded on Sundays Airing the summer months; also, we have skaters in the winter time. I see no reason why Purdue university should desire all of the ground. Let’s back establishing a state park at Lake Wawasee. That would benefit the citizens of the ' state of Indiana. It’s tune we give them a break — after all, Indiana citizens are paying the bill for the expense of the university as well as state parks. Sincerely. Ronald Sharp Syracuse. Indiana

urged that all the property be given to Purdue for their exclusive use. This is only natural that they should feel this way. Jack Vanderford. mouthpiece for the Wawasee Propertv Owners’ association, reminds me of the radical who is convinced he has seen the vision and knows the Truth and is so better suited to know what siiould be done with this valuable property than does the I general public. It is time for civic minded organizations of this county to get back of this project for having both a public recreation area and the Purdue biological station on this site. Yours truly. Ralph Brubaker Leesburg. Indiana

Star points of the Nappanee and Svracuse chapters. Others introduced were past grand matron Mildred Smith of Warsaw, past grand patrons. Ray E. Walters of Nappanee and David Miller of Goshen, grand conductress Christine Oberly Bremen, jrand Ruth Etlid Leemon. grand Esther Paula Marshall, grand Electa. Lucille Newman, Charles White, member of the cancer com- [ mittee. and Ava Stiver, grand representative. The Syracuse chapter conducted the initiation ceremony and the Nappanee chapter conducted the closing ceremony. The worthy matrons of the chapters are Marilyn Phillips of Leesburg. Juanita Kimes of Syracuse and Virginia Hossler of Nappanee. The worthy patrons are Darrell {Phillips of Leestiurg. Dale Kimes iof Syracuse and Hap Hassler of Nappanee. Refreshments were served in the dining hall by the Leesburg chapter. Serving on the committee were Christine Hunt. Dorothy Lowry and JuXnne Archer. The tables were

decorated in gold and white by Betty Bair and Jean Coverstone. Polk Farm Equipment Employees Have Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Larry Polk and children entertained employees of the Polk Farm Equipment at a Christmas dinner served family style at a Silver Lake restaurant Sunday evening. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gross. Mr. and Mr. John Teeple. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Teeple. Mrs. Inez Shively, Mrs. Lulu Ruple. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kammerer. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Zartman. and Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Albert, all of Leesburg; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse and Diane of Milford: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tinkey and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Polk, all of Claypool; and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Herendeen of Mentone. Mr. Herendeen accompanied his son. Bob. flying to the Olympics held at Moscow. He showed films of his trip there. Games were played following the films. Miss Susan Adkins Feted At Bridal Shower Saturday Mrs. James McConnell and Mrs. Doris Kipker entertained at the McConnell home in Warsaw Saturday evening at a bridal shower in honor of Miss Susan Adkins who will be married Saturday to Lowell Engle in the Leesburg Brethren church. Contests were played and refreshments were served to the guest of honor. Miss Susan .Adkins, and to Miss Joyce Ebersole, Mrs. Larry McConnell. Mrs. Harold Tusi ing. Mrs. Lee Tusing, Mrs. StanleyLocke. Mrs. Roger McConnell. Mrs. ! Gary’ Tusing. Mrs. Louis Engle, mother of the bridegroom-to-be and to Miss Nina Adkins and Mrs. Charles Adkins, sister and mother of the bride-elect, of Lansing. Mich. Mich. Club Christmas Party In Columbia City

Members of the Oswego Extension Homemakers club held their Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Columbia City Tuesday night. Manger scenes and candles decorated the table anti the manger scenes were given as favors. The names of secret pals were revealed Plans were made to remembr a nursing home patient for Christmas that the club remembers during the year. Mrs. Lewis Bertsch and Mrs. Walter Church were the committee in charge. The January meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Everett M. Rookstool. Lions Club Entertains Ladies Thursday Evening The Lions club entertained their ladies at dinner Thursday evening at North Webster. Decorated candles and pine cones that resembled decorated Christmas trees formed the decorations with the candles given to the ladies as favors. Fdlowing dinner Gerald . McHatton of Warsaw showed slides taken on his trip to Haiti. There were 83 present. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ktopenstein and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Edgar served on the committee. Tri Arts Christmas Party Monday Night There were 20 members present at the Tri .Arts Christmas dinner held at the Stony Ridge Hotel Monday night. A gift exchange was held with their secret sisters. A Christmas tree and decorated candles, greenery and ornaments formed the table decorations. Green and red glass ornamental jugs held the place cards and were given as favors. Mrs. John Rowland. Mrs. Glenn Deeter and Mrs. Raymond Smith served on the committee. Women’s Fellowship Os Calvary Baptist Church Meets Hie Women’s Fellowship of the Oswego Calvary Baptist church met Tuesday nisit with Mrs. Ronald Tav-tor ' Devottons were given by Mrs Sam Popenfoose and the lesson on the “Life of Louis Braille" was given by Miss Lois Dausman. She also showed some of the Braille work. Members gift wrapped gifts and packages for the Knouts Baptist Childrens Orphanage. These gifts are given by all members of the church. They will also pack a box for the Beefhive Mission Station at Beefhive. Ky. Refreshments were served by the hostess to the 12 members present. Christmas Program At Oswego Baptist Church A children’s Christmas program will be given Sunday evening at 730 p.m at the Oswego Baptist church. Santa will be there with treats for everyone. Following the program refreshments will be served in the church basement. The public is invited to attend. Annual Lions Christmas Community Party Saturday Night The Lions annual community Christmas party will be held Saturday- night at the gym. Santa will be there with treats for all. A short program will be given. John Buhrt is serving as chairman. Three Arts Party Held Monday Night There were 14 members of the Three Arts dub who enjoyed the Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Cohmibia City Monday night. Mrs. Jerry Kammerer and Mrs. Art Frederickson served as cochairmen for the party.

I Bridge Club Has ' Christmas Party Mrs. Carl Richey will entertain members of her bridge club Thursday night for their Christmas party and gift exchange. Members are Mrs. Max Rosbrough, Mrs. John Cunningham. Mrs. Ralph Brubaker, Mrs. Helen Zimmerman. Mrs. Al Heierman. Mrs. Glen Eckley, ! Mrs. Tom Buskirk. Sr., and Mrs. Bill McCoy. —L— I Gift Exchange And Dinner Saturday Night The Chapman Lake Conservation club held its Christmas dinner and gift exchange Saturday night at the club house. There were 85 who attended the pot luck dinner. “A Thousand Miles Around the World", a movie by the Ford Motor Company, was shown. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stookey served as chairman assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Pence, Mr. and j Mrs. John Whiteneck, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mosher. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan ' Stump and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harley. HOWARD IMMELS ENTERTAIN SATURDAY NIGHT Mr. and Mrs. Howard Immel ' entertained the Young Married ! Peoples class of the Brethren church ■ last Saturday night. Games were played and a white elephant gift exchange was held. Refreshments were j served to the 14 present.* CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DECEMBER 18 A musical Christmas program will be presented at the Brethren church Sunday evening. Dec. 18. at 7 o’clock. Most of the Sunday school classes will take part in the program. BIRTHDAY dinner Mrs. Everett Tom. Sr., Mrs. Ralnh Brubaker. Mrs Herman Ginther. Mrs. Helen Zimmerman and Mrs. W D. Rednip had dinner in a North Webster restaurant Friday noon in honor of the birthday jof Mrs. Brubaker. The afternoon ! was spent at the home of Mrs. Redrup. FACULTY SUPPER The faculty of the Leesburg school and guests held their Christmas dinner and party in a restaurant at North Webster. A gift exchange was held. i Christmas ornaments and ever- ' greens formed the centerpieces, j Snowmen were used for the name places and favors. Mrs. Charles Fawley served as chairman assisted by Mrs. Jim Morrison. Mrs. Earl Robison and Jack Myers. COMMUNITY NEWS ‘ Mrs. Martin Stookey and Mrs. Fred Kuhn attended the county ofi f icers training setvool of the exten- | sion homemakers club Wednesday morning at the Shrine building. Mr. and Mrs. Art Hammond of Winona Lake were Sunday evening ; dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brubaker. Max Shively attended the REMC ; Institute held at the Murat Hotel at Indianapolis Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett E. Rook- ! stool and children visited Iman I Rookstool at the Merry Manor Sun- ' day afternoon. Percy BridenthraU was dismissed from the Goshen hospital Satur- ■ day to the Prairie View rest home ;at Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Max Shively took J Mrs. Frank Shively to the O’Hara . Field at Chicago Wednesday where ishe went by jet to San Francisco, ■ Calif., to spend some tune with her | daughter, Mrs. John Vance, and chili dren. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Timmons spent Saturday evening in South Bend where they had dinner in honor of their 15th wedding anniversary’. Mrs. Ora Irvine went to Noblesville Saturday where she will spend some time with Mrs. Wendell Hanson and family. Floyd Hollar of Warsaw visited ;at the John Hollar home Sunday ; afternoon. Mr. Hollar is ill at his i heme. ! Friends have received word of the death of Jake Zimmerman of Baltimore. Md Mr. Zimmerman was the husband of the former Joan Boner. She with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Boner were former residents of Tippecanoe Lake. Mr and Mrs Martin Stookey and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kammerer spent Wednesday afternoon and evening in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom, Sr., and Peggy Jo spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams and daughters at Akron. Mr and Mrs Herschel Albert spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krouse at Bremen. Mr and Mrs. Herschel Albert entertained at dinner Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Kent Adams and children of Milford, Mrs. Mabel Krouse and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chariton and family. The dinner was in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Chariton. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sands and children of Munster were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Deeter. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Deeter and sons of Syracuse were also Sunday dinner guests. Mr. "and Mrs. John Dye were Friday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dye. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter attended the elementary’ school Christmas program Monday night at North Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Randall spent Sundav evening with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harter at Milford. Mr and Mrs. Herbert Timmons and family attended the Timmons fMnily Christmas dinner and party Sunday held at Goshen. A pot fuck dinner was served at the noon hour. A gift exchange was held and games were played. There were 50 who attended.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Metge had dinner at Nappanee Sunday and spent the afternoon shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter and Mrs. Ed Blue spent Wednesday in Fort Wayne shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lyons spent Wednesday in Fort Wayne. Busy Homemakers Hold Christmas Party Dec. 7 The Busy Homemakers Home Economics dub of Milford met December 7 at the heme of Mrs. William Motts. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed at noon. After each member and guest had found her place at the long table in the dining room, prayer was given by Mrs. Mace Hollar. Place cards were on miniture poinsettia plants in gold pots, made by Mrs. Alfred Wilson. A large red lighted candle formed the centerpiece with a row of small poinsettia flowers and vines from center to each end of table. The afternoon meeting was called to order by the president. Mrs. Glen Pinkerton. Mrs. Glen Treesh led in the singing of Christmas carols. Mrs. Charles Teeple read two poems. "When Jesus Came” and "The Children Sing". “Jingle Bells” was sung, then Mrs. Teeple and Mrs. Vernon May distributed the gifts that were under the lighted Christmas tree. Each gift revealed a club pal. Names were then i drawn for 1967 club pals. A short business meeting was I held. There were 13 members pres- ; ent and thre° guests. Miss Trella ! Caris. Mrs. Rhea Miller and Mrs. Paul Kuhn Mrs. Motts served lassies and ; punch. The program committee was Mrs. Teeple. Mrs. May and ! Mrs. Treesh. The January meeting will be January 4 at the home cf Mrs. Mav.

Home Arts Club Has Christmas Dinner The Home .Arts Home Extension club of Milford met on December 13 at noon in Warsaw. Sixteen members and four guests enjoyed a chicken and shrimp dinner. Mrs. Pardee Warstler, president, presided at the short business session at which time it was deckled to continue mystry pals for the i coming year. Names were drawn. The Christmas gifts were given out and names of 1966 pals were revealed by Mrs. Ed Jonasch and Mrs. Irene Disher. The roll call was answered by naming what each one wanted for Christmas and all of them were ' repeated as a round. Names for 1967 hostesses were i drawn after which meditations were read by Mrs. Jonasch. Mi’s. Howard Woodward led in the singi ing of Christmas carols. The committee for the day was , composed of Mrs. Fred Johnson, i Mrs. Jonasch and Mi’s. Disher. Guests were Mrs. Tillie Bruce of Waterford. Mrs. Evelyn Johnsen of Syracuse and Mrs. Doral McFarren arid Mrs. Worth Jackson, both of Milford. The next meeting will be January 10 in the home of Mrs. Disher with Mrs. Warstler as co-hostess. Columbian Reading Circle Christmas Party, Dec. 12 Twenty-two members of the Co ■ lumbian Reading Circle met for ■ their annual Christmas party on . December 12 at the Westminster Hotel at Winona Lake. j A bcunteous smorgasbord was served at 7 p.m.. consisting of {salad bar. main dishes of ham and chicken plus all the trimmings. The tables wvre decorated with holly, Christmas ornaments and candles. Mrs. Don .Alims read the Christmas story from the gospel of Luke. She also read "The Masterpiece”, the story telling how George Frederi ich Handel happened to write the famous "Messiah”. Mrs. Joe Gerenscer told about the origin of sev- ' eral Christmas customs and closed I the program by reading "Christmas Bells”. Each lady’ present found a letter of the alphabet at her place and on the corresponding gift a Christmas verse to read to the group. January 9, 1967. the group will meet at the home of Mrs. Larry Haney with Mrs. Harry Dale Doty as leader. Christmas Is Theme For Eastern Star Meeting Kosciusko chapter number 160, Order of Eastern Star, held its regular stated meeting in the Milford Masonic temple Wednesday evening, Dec. 7, with Mrs. C. J. Myers, worthy matron, and William A. Perry, worthy patron, presiding. The chapter room was decorated with Christmas decorations, some of which were made by Mrs. Cletus S. Myers. Mrs. Myers was assisted in the decorating by Mrs. Ray Bray. In a very fitting ceremony, Mrs. Myers presented proficiency certificates to Mrs. Stanley Scott. Mrs. Richard Sumner and Mrs. Silas Howard. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 14, when Kosciusko chapter will host the worthy matrons and patrons of district 20. After the closing of the meeting all departed for the dining room which was also beautifully decorated. Here the members were met by "Santa” in the form of Rev. Richard Sumner and two sweet pixies. Sherry and Christi Myers, who distributed gifts to everyone present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Eldon Hurd,, Mrs. Joseph Sunthimer, Mrs. William Perry and Mrs. Esther Poynter. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Guy, Syracuse, returned by plane Sunday from Mission, Tex., where they had spent three weeks visiting relatives.

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Successful 'Bell Walk'

The Christmas Bell Walk sponsored by tiie Syracuse-Waw asee Garden club, Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. was very successful with approximately 200 in attendance. At the Ralph Clingaman home, the formal living room featured a white and gold color scheme. Even the packages under the tree were wrapped in white and gold paper. The informal living room featured red and green Christmas colors and greenery. At the home of Mr. and Mi's. Ernest Bushong, a family Christmas dinner table, with a tablecloth from Mrs. Bushong’s native Dominican Republic and hand made decorations throughout the house were featured.

Good Literature Day For State Prison Set For January 1

.Again this year the men of the Island Chapel EUB church are planning another bcok and magazine collectton for the Indiana state prison. Last year the men collected over three tons of literature with the help of other area churches. Collection Sunday this year has been set for January 1 with the literature to be gathered on Monday, Jan. 2. Wanted are Time. Popular Mechanics. National Geographic, farm magazines, detective. Reader’s Digest, etc.; church literature of all

Syracuse School News SENIOR OF THE WEEK GWEN RHOADS By Debbie Gingerich Miss Gwendalyn Joy Rhoads, more better known to her friends j as Gwen, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Feri Rhoads and is a senior at Syracuse high school. She enjoys reading, sewing and collecting cups and saucers from around the wxrid as her hobbies. Gwen is taking home economics, physiology, government psychology' and English, which is her favorite, this year. She is also active in G.A.A., 'chorus. Tri-M, and the senior band, in w’hich she plays a flute. Miss Rhoads, who stated she liked to read, thinks the book, “The Caine Mutiny” by Herman Wouk, is great. Although her secret ambition has always been to be a nurse. Gwen is planning to enter Ravenscroft Beauty college of Fort Wayne, after graduation, and become a cosmototogist. Originally from Elton, Pa., she has lived in Syracuse for the past 14 years. She will graduate this spring with majors in English, social studies, home economics and business, with a minor in science.

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and informal as living areas were decorated. The fireplaces and the religious theme of Christmas dominated the decor.

with her mother. Refreshments were served visitors here, the last stop on the tour. Mail-Journal staff photos.

At the home of Miss Priscilla Rhode, an old-fashioned Christmas tree with hand made decorations and antique toys under the tree were most interesting. Mrs. Noble Blocker featurd the Christmas story using her collection of figurines and had on display her collection of candles. At the R. €. Tytler home ornaments made by her mother and gailey decorated featured her display. Refreshments were served at the Tytler home. The members feel the walk was a success, not only financially but also because of the community interest and the spirit of fellowsiup shown. They may plan another walk in the future.

kinds; books of fiction, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc; Bibles and testaments in good condition; jigsaw puzzles and 1967 calendars. The state does not want newspapers, ladies’ magazines, school textbooks or materials of a debasing nature. For further information persons may contact Rev. Don Ruhl or Loyal Stuckman in Nappanee; Gene Cotton, Pierceton; Earl Himes, North Webster: Mrs. Georgia Buster, Syracuse; Rev. R. R. Wilson, Warsaw; and Kenneth Haney, Milford.

Editor's Mail Bag i Dear Editor: I walk to add my thanks to that of the Campaign Committee for your excellent support of the United Fund of Kosciusko county, not only editorially but also as a Division chairman in the Mfiford area. I Your efforts have helped to make the United Fund a truly countywide organization in addition to putting Milford and Syracuse and the entire United Fund well over the goal! Sincerely, Graham H. Kreicker President Locals Mr. and Mrs. bale Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Flinn, all of Pierceton, and Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner, Milford, were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Tinkey at Michigan City. Ship’s special crarbroiled steak, tender juicy strip, only $1.39 also Ocean catfish $1.39. Serving daily Monday thru Saturday at Yellow Banks Hotel, North Webster. Phone ; 834-2533. IHe can never be good that is not obstinate. —Thomas Wilson.

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