The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 May 1967 — Page 8

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Will Be 89 May 16th

Mary B. Hurd Has Devoted A Lifetime To The Classroom!

A lifetime of community service. This is the story of Mary Belle Hurd, an aged yet able resident of Milford who will mark her 89th birthday on Tuesday, May 16. Age is only a relative thing, and one comes away with this distinct impression after talking to Mrs. Hurd, who makes her home on north Main street in Milford. A Real Student Mrs. Hurd has lived the life of a student from the time she graduated from Milford high school in 18SM at the age of 16 years as valedictorian, through a lifetime <4l years!) of teaching in Van Buren township oneroom schools and in the Milford consolidated schools. And she is very much the student today, as she keeps abreast of current affairs by reading her daily newspapers and magazines. She also admits to being a reader of The MailJournal as a means of keeping up on local affairs. Mrs. Hurd graduated with a small class from the old Milford school where the late Richard Vanderveer was teacher and principal. She remembers the late Guy and Lloyd Burris as being members of her high school graduating class. Others were the late Norman Groves, Mrs. Glen (Myrtle Groves) Young of Goshen. ] and Professor GuyAßevknell who teaches at the university at Tampa. " F,a ? Perhaps the most celebrated of her : classmates is Naval Captain Clar-. ence (“Peck's Bad Boy") Arnold, now retired. He lived at Milford i Junction, but attended the Milford schools. Mrs. Hurd received a six-month license to teach and soon found herself in charge of classes at the oneroom White Oak school southeast of Milford, at age 17. Other one-room schools in Van Buren township where she taught included the Cashner school, the state road school (qn the Maurice Beer farm) south of Milford, the Stringtown (Maloy* school between Milford and Syracuse, and the Milford Junction school. $42 Per Month She received the esteemed salary of $42 per month in those days she recalls, and from that she paid her janitor Mrs Hurd “came to town" and taught in the old high sdiool from which she had graduated She taught the 7th and Bth grades there •‘for a year or two". "Those 7th and Bth graders were about too much for me", site recalls, and she applied for a position as teacher in the third grade. She held that job longest of all. She took a short term correspondence course from Indiana university and studied at Goshen college to advance her training. She retired from teaching in 1940. but has continued an active life since then. Bom in Ohio Mrs. Hurd was bom near Uniontown. Ohio, in Stark county. May 16, 1873. and came to Indiana when she was three years of age. Her parents were Jacob and Candace ’Nees’ Reichard. In her mor' active years she took her place in church and club work. ■ she recalls. A member of the Milford First Brethren church, she was also a charter member of the Sorosis club, which was organized and federated in 1906. In 1961 she became a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star She is now an associate member of the Sorosis club. Mrs. Hurd does much of her own housework and some of her own cooking. While she makes her home with her daughter Esther, she finds plenty to fill her days *"I used to keep a garden, but I don't do that anymore", she stated this week. Her daughter and grandson, Robert Hurd, manager of the Milford Branch of the First National Bank, confide that she rakes in the yard and does plenty of housework. Mrs. Hurd has a quick, alert mind and remarkable hearing for her age. "She still cooks a pretty good meal", says grandson Bob. “I'm taking the whole family out to dinner on mv birthday", she said, "but Mother’s Day. that’s something And what health die lias! "The last time I went to a doctor was when Dr. Hunsey was ruving. I had a cold and be gave die something for it". ‘ Asked what she used as medicine, she said. “Oh. I just take my one-a-dav pills". We could only think. "What a testimonial this would make for Miles Laboratories’" Prood «f Family

Mrs. Hurd is proud of her family. Besides a daughter. Esther Poynter, she had a son. the late Dr. Eldon R. Hurd, who served as an army Captain in the European Theater of Action Airing World War 11. being discharged in 1964. with rank of lieutenant Cokmd. He is remembered as a Milford dentist. Grandchildren include Robert and John Hurd. Another grandson. Thomas Hurd, died tragically in 19*7 when a sophomore in high school. Great-grandchildren include children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hurd Gary Thomas. 18. Brenda Beth. 15. and' Rhonda Ellen. 12; and children of Mr. and Mrs. John Hund: Blane Thomas. 6. Greta Carol. X and Gina Mary. 1. Such a Me of service to a community is difficult to duplicate, ft «Mwne when remuneration was mea-

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ger; certainly results nnist have been gratifying. Her many friends and former students will want to signal this remarkable career with cards on her birthday May 16. Milford Sorosis Literary Club Has Spring Party A spring party and fashion show were held at a North Webster restaurant on Monday evening for ladies of the Sorosis club of Milford. The table decorations were unique arrangements of spring bonnets on balloon heads, surrounded by apple blossoms Place markers for the 24 members, two children and 39 guests were assorted colors of paper chicks. Guests were from Milford, Syracuse. Nappanee and New Paris. Boys in mod outfits rounded out a fine showing of children’s wear and teen-agers added to the program with beach wear and mod pant suits. The senior tea, honoring the graduating girls in Milford, will be held on Sunday, May 21. in the Christian church. I Mrs. Marie Banning of Pierceton and Mrs. Jaumta Grimes of Syracuse. called on Mrs. Keith Slessman at .Albion on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stumhaugh of Carey, Ohio, visited their cousin. Ruby Dean Worth. Syracuse, over the week end.

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Mother-Daughter Banquet Held By Hex Homemakers The Hex Rural Extension Homemakers dub held its annual motherdaughter banquet at a North Webster restaurant May 1. The toastmistress was Mrs. Peter Savage. Mrs. Oliver Hibschman gave the table grace. A welcome was given by the club president. Mrs. Arthur Shannon, followed by group singing. A tribute to mothers and daughters was given by Mrs. John, J. Emmert and daughter Diane. Miss Wanda Weybright presented a piano solo. Speaker of the evening. Mrs. Walter Miller, a beautician in Wawasee Village, used the theme of "Hair trends from 1867 to the Diamond trend of today" Mrs. Milla- was assisted by Mrs. Jerry Rinker who gave tips on good grooming through the correct use of simple make-up. She also modeled clothing from the Tom Socks shop, in stressing her point of complete good grooming from head to top. Mrs. Tom Prickett modeled the use of extra hair pieces. Gifts presented to persons having marked program booklets went to Miss Kimberly Moser. Mrs. Roy Miller. Jr., and Mrs. Milton Shuder. Each lady was presented a favor of a pansy plant. The committee in charge of arrangements was Mrs. Merle Darr. Mrs. Oliver Hibschman and Mrs. Peter Savage. There were 42 adults and four children present.

THOMAS K. HICKS Thomas Hicks Graduates From Basic Training GREAT LAKES, 111. — Seaman I Recruit Thomas K. Hicks, USN, 22, ; son of Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Hicks of Jr 2 Ligonier, has been graduated from nine weeks of navy basic training at the naval training center 'here. In the first weeks of his naval ser- , vice he studied military subjects and ’ lived and worked under conditions similar to those he will encounter on his first ship or at his first shore . station. In making the transition from civ- ■ ilian life to naval service, he received instruction under veteran navy petty officers. He studied seaman- ; ship, as well as survival techniques, military drill and other subjects.

SERMON LISTED AT METHODET CHURCH Rev. Richard Sumner has stated the title of his sermon this Sunday wil be "Is Future Life a Nebulous Existence". Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schick of Gridley, Kans., were overnight guests Tuesday of his sister, Mrs. Louis Rassi, and husband. They were en route home from Florida. Mr. and Mrs. William Rogers. Syracuse, spent Sunday afternoon at South Bend. TO taxfaters of ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice u hereby given to the taxpayers of Kosciusko County. Indiana that the Proper leaal officers of said Municipal at their regular meeting place in the Court ° f Warsaw. Indiana ?! 9 EST - on th -‘ 15th day. of May. 1967 will consider the following admuon al appropriations, which said Officers consider necessary to me et the extraordmary existing at this time, xr COUNTY GENERAL FUND Clk No. 102 g Clerk Extra Help $ 895.47 Com No. 112 n Turk, y Creek • Township. Deputy ASSeSSOrS 350 oo CC No. 102 Special Judge 700.00 CC No. 104 Petit Jurors lOuo.QU CC No. 109 Judge—Venued Cas s 400.00 ££ V 2 Reporter—Venu d Cases 100.00 CC No. 113 Pauper Attorn, y 750.00 AA I— 2nd Reporter & Sec y. 2700.00 CC No. 405 Meals—Jurors 2JO.CJ TOTAL *7095 47 COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND CHF No. 308 Signs $ 7500.00 CHF No. 304 Bituminous 40000 CO CHF No. 302 Gravel. Stone St'XO.CO CHF No. 402 Equipment Rental 20000 00 TOTAL 587500 03 NOTICE TO REDUCE CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS Notice is furth r given that rt ' - fating appropriations now have unobligat d balances which will not be ne.-ded for the purpose tor which appropriated, and is therefore proposed that unnecessary existing appropriations in the fund shown below be r. duced to provide in part for the above additions’ appropriations. COUNTY GENERAL FUND Clk No. 102 e Salary of Fifth Deputy 5895 47 TOTAL "*89517 Notice is further given that taxpayers appearing at such meeting shall have the right to be heard thereon. Th additional appropriations as finally determined will be automatically referred to The State Board of Tax Commissioners, which Commission will hold a further hearing within fifteen days at the County Auditor’s Otfic ■ of Kosciusko County. Indiana, or at such other place as may be designated. At such h-aring taxpayers objecting to any of such additional appropriations may k e h -nd in*’'-est*-d -axpa-ere may inquire of the County Auditor, when auu wne-. < such n anr.g wi.. o. held. Noble C Blocker. Auditor. Kosciusko County. Indiana May 1. 1967 MJ—May 3 & 10

SUIT CLUB WINNER THIS WEEK WAS JACK SELLERS ’ TOM SOCKS SPORTSWEAR Wawasee Village Syracuse

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Linda Levy And Douglas Coy Exchange Vows Linda Lou Levy and Douglas Coy were married April 22 in the Church of the Brethren parsonage in Syracuse. Rev. Ralph Wagoner officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Levy of 1932 east Market street. Warsaw. Mr. Coy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Coy of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. James Thornburg of Syracuse attended the couple. Mr. Coy is a senior at Syracuse high school and is employed at the Syracuse Rubber Products. The couple is residing at r 3 Syracuse. Naomi Circle In Monthly Meeting The monthly meeting of the Naomi circle of the Calvary EVB church of Syracuse was held on Wednesday in the parsonage with Mrs. Kennard Robinson as hostess. It was a joint meeting with both th ? Naomi and Harmony Circles attending. The theme for the evening was "Worship: Preparation and Penetration". It was presented by Mrs. Lemoine Keim from the Harmony circle and rMs. Merrell Geible of the Naomi circle. Mrs. Keim presented the opening prayer and the closing prayer was given by Mrs. Geib'.e. The circles adjourned to separate rooms for their business meetings. The co-leader of the Naomi circle. Mrs. Larry Miller, announced the mother-daughtw banquet will be held May 10 at Oakwood Park at 6:30 with the Church of God serving. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Miller or from Gloria Ever. The WSWS convention wil be held June 13. 14 and 15 with Mrs. Ronald Sharp representing the Naomi circle. Read The Classified Ads

Waubee Grange In April Meeting Waubee Grange met Thursday evening, April 27, at the hall in Milford, with Ray Bray, master, presiding. Twelve officers responded to roll call, and seven candidates for membership were reported by the secretary. They were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ketering, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Buster. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Charlton and Chester Felkner. A donation was given to the Jesse Newsman Memorial Fund, to the F.F.A. organization and to the Milford cemetery association. A report by Mrs. Herman Miller, home economics chairman, stated that 19 entries had been registered in the national dressmaking contest, with the judging to be held on May 11. Blue ribbon winners will be judged on the Pomona level May 18 and from there to the state level, judging to be held May 24th. Dresses ! are to be at the Waubee Grange ! Thursday afternoon, May 11, by 3 o’clock. The committee conducted a silent i auction of assorted articles, pro-1 ceeds from which will be used for ■ expenses incurred in the dressmak-1 ing project. The program was in charge of Mr.' Max Anglin, lecturer, who also lighted the Centennial candle for the opening. All joined in singing two hymns, “My Faith Looks up to Thee” and “Abide With Me”. Mrs. Earl Wolferman read an article taken from a 1958 State Grange paper on “The Country Life”. A social hour followed the program • with several games in charge of the'

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Rekamemoh To Present Style Show Monday A style show will be presented by the Rekamemoh club of Milford high school on Monday, May 8, in the fire station. There will be a tea at 7:30 with the style show, “Swing into Spring” following at 8 p.m. Hie clothes modeled in the program have been made by the girls taking home ec under the guidance of Mrs. Donald Arthur and student teacher Miss Thomas. Seventh grade, ninth through twelveth, will be modeling a variety of clothes including a smocked velvet dress and a western jacket. Following the program, awards will be presented to the seniors. An invitation has been extended to the women of the community. Mrs. Ralph Disher of Milford plans to leave Friday morning by plane for Alaska. She plans to spend three months with her son. Paul E. Disher. who is at Elemendorf air force base. committee. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wolferman and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolferman. ' The next meeting’s program will be in the charge of the home economics committee. Refreshments will be served following the dress judging at 8 o’clock. This will be an open meeting and guests will be welcome.