The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 December 1967 — Page 7

From This Week’s Pierceton Press

Townsman Donnie Smith Did Something About His Yen For The Old West

Occasionally there’s a man with a strong penchant for the old west and the wide open spaces and all it stands for . . . where the deer and the antelope roam, and where seldom is heard a discouraging word.

But seldom does a man of this type have an opportunity to do anything about it. All too often he's desk-bound or tied to a job required to bring bread home to mother and the kids. A man with such a yen k Donnie Smith, owner of the colorful Pofet in Pierceton, but he decided to do something about it. And such an oportunity presented itself to Smith in August when, Jean DeHaven, heading east through Indiana with his 20-mule train, began attracting national attention. When the slow-moving replica of the eld west went down road 6 in northern Indiana Smith and some friends visited its campsites in the Ijgonier-Kendailville area. That was the end . . . Donnie Smith had been smitten ... he had to join the wagon train. With the blessings of his wrfe Mary and after a word from DeHaven about the hardships of life on the road. Smith joined the group at the New York state fair at Syracuse, New York. Expo ’67 or Bust On the side of the long covered wagon being pulled by the 20 mules was emblazzoned the sign "Expo ’67 or Bust". Other signs on the wagon included Cowboy Park, Wessington. South Dakota; Death Valley. California. 1966; Montreal, Canada. 1967; and 5.000 Miles.

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Smith stayed with the wagon train Until it reached its destination where the group was met officially bv deputy commissioner General Robert Shaw who -'resented each of them with a small metal badge which each member wears with pride. Smith has his on his western hat. Smith calls DeHaven a blithe spirit, a Black Hills Frenchman who does things the rest of us dream about, like spending $330,000 for an adventure that took him 18 months and 5.000 miles—from Death Valley. Calif., to th? Expo in Montreal. De Haven is a Wessington. S. D., rancher ami auctioneer who felt life was more than $30,000 a year income, and was looking around for a grand adventure when he stumbled on the idea of a mule train to the Expo He traveled 10.000 miles rounding up the mules e- 16 grays and four bays — ami an 18-man crew of volunteers. By now it was April. 1966. and ail were shipped to Death Valley. Calif., where the trek eastward began on April 23. At IX'Haven’s side was his 12-year-old son Forrest. In th? first few weeks of desert two mules suffered heart attacks, and were destroyed. People Turn Out In all. 2.100 pounds of horse an i mule shoes and 100 pounds of nails were expended, as well as 165.000 gallons of water, 7,000 bales of hay and 3,500 bags of oats.

By the time the mules and two • ( trailing wagons hit Wyoming the i adventure had caught the fancy of I national television. Everywhere the ] troupe camped people turned out in < droves. In Some cases schools were dismissed and children were taken for rides. ’ Out of necessity DeHaven be- 1 came an accomplished campsite lecturer and yarn-spinner. At one , point IX Haven’s horse flipped him ] over a 20-foot embankment, and. he was temporarily hospitalized. As the mule train went east kids dogged the' trail and wanted to hear , more of DeHaven’s stories. A regu- ( lar Pied Piper, he was called, and . he estimated, “I guess we must have had close to five million persons around our campsites. I know at least 100.000 wanted to join us". Smith was one who did. So did his wife Mary for a brief time. Commissioner Shaw said, “They are fantastic. Here’s a world exposition, with all the top entertainment to be found, and all the people talk about is the mule train. It took Montreal like nothing else." D Haven lost 75 pounds and wrote a book about the adventure.} "Trail of the Jackasses". They were to appear in the Macy’s | Thanksgiving Day parade in New York city, but their sponsor backed out b'cause of the expenses involv-| ed. Smith said. They are to appear on the Johnny Carson Tonight show at a later date. Can Spin A Yarn DeHaven can hold an audience | with his tales of their trip east. Smith had him come to Pierceton

on November 11 where he talked to a full house in the Post social room for an hour. Smith’s Post is in complete w’estem decor to the delight of DeHaven. Meantime. Smith sports a full but well trimmed, dark beard, has a slouch western hat complete with flashing, smiling eyes. He has sported the beard and western attire since Pierceton held its Centennial a year ago. His unique tavern has been the talk of northern Indiana. He show’s friends boxes full of pictures, newspapers, clippings and other memorabilia of his long-to-be-remembered trip. Just ask him about it, and he’ll tell you enough stories to make any red-blooded American want to join the next mule train that comes thru these parts. Pardner. Looking Up Class Holds Christmas Party The Looking Up class of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren met Saturday. Dec 2. for dinner and a Christmas exchange at Foo and Faye’s restaurant. Rev. Ralph Wagoner led the opening prayer. James Fackler. presid nt. conducted the meeting. Mrs. Charles Vanderveer led in Singing ‘Silent Night". The teachers were presented gifts by the class and a gift exchange followed. 1 Don Fackler of Dewart Lake presented the program. He showed i slides of Germany and Holland. There were 24 members and one guest present.

Along Main Street

By GEORGIA BUSTER Recently I had ajetter from Irene Strieby of Indianapolis informing me of the Strieby genealogy and history. which is being printed. This book has taken years of research, collection of documents and preliminary drafts and now is ready. It has over 200 pages and an index of more than 4.000 names. If anyone is interested in getting one of these books or wants more information. he may write to B. B. Strieby. 6786 Sunset Terrace, Des Moines, lowa. 50311. • « « We are having a little winter, snow and I hear 13 above one night. Have had some sunshine and that helps. Syracuse put up its Christmas decorations on November 30. “Nus” said. Stores are also decorating. NIPSCo.’s window looks real nice. At night when all is lighted, gives the town a real festive look. I had a note from a Syracuse resident, Mrs. Elizabeth Pollock, who spends the winter at Haines City. Fla. She receives The Mail-Journal and says she enjoys it very much. ♦ ♦ • Seems the Statehouse Art Salon at Indianapolis is in deep trouble. The management has announced

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98 ON DECEMBER 22—Mrs. H. A. Vince Prescott home.

j (Lillie) Beeson, resident of the Pierce- Mrs. Beeson is very active, enjoys ton nursing home since March 27, good health and makes a trip to the 1963. is approaching her 98th birth- beauty shop once every two weeks, day on December 22. She is looking She has a granddaughter, Mrs. Don ■ forward to the day and a small party D. Andrews, of Kingsenten. Md., as planned in her honor. There will be a well as a great-grandson and a greatbirthday cake and other festivities granddaughter. Her daughter, moththat make a birthday pleasant. er of Mrs. Andrews, died in childj Mrs. Beeson was a resident of birth. Pierceton about 20 years ago and was At her birthday party last year she married to the late George Knisely. was presented an orchid by Walter manager of the Pierceton feed mill. Shoop, to top off the occasion. She At that lime the Kniselys lived in the likes to receive mail and cards. ; home which is now known as the

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that this may be the last of the four-year series of statehouse exhibits of Hoosier art and sculpture. The exhibit opened December 1. It says the lighting is inadequate and that the entire setting fails to express the high regard in which the fine arts are held in Indiana. It will need donations from private citizens, business and industry in- | terested in art. In the November issue of The M-J | it was stated that Ray M. Kehr was a Syracuse resident. He is a former resident w’ho has been living and working in Minneapolis for the past 25 years, has retired from Braniff Airlines and is now living at Kendallville. * ♦ » Emory Guy and his wife Ethel have taken off by plane for Mission, Texas, for a month's vacation. He is smart, taking his vacation during December when we just may have some big snows. He works for the street department. I may be smart too, I am giving them a gift to deliver for me to a friend at Alamo, just a few miles . from Mission, save the wrapping and j postage. I December is the month of music and food. I like the programs and church services and all the dinners. I may gain 10 pounds by January 1. Hope all the ladies who do not want to gain, do not follow my example. Santa Claus has been in Syracuse. The new Christmas saving clubs have started and all in all it’s December. Woman Injured In Leesburg Accident Dora Park, 34. Leesburg, was the onlv person injured in a chain-re-action accident in that city last Thursday. She was taken to the office of a local phjsician and treated for ' chest, back and neck pains. Driving the other vehicles were Dan Beer, 16. Dan Brown, 17, and Albert Bird, 51. all of Milford. 1 All cars were north bound and slowing for a car ahead when the accident occurred. Deputy sheriff Fred Cartin listed $625 damage to the truck operated by Beer. $750 to the Brown truck. S6OO to the Park auto and $75 to the Bird truck. .Assisting at the scene was Leesburg marshal Hugh McI Cann.

Wednesday, December 6, 1967

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MR. and MRS. LAWRENCE JONES

Fleming - Jones Wedding Held October 21 In Church At Franklin

Miss Rebecca Fleming became the bride of Lawrence Edward Jones at 7:30 o’clock on Saturday evening, Oct. i 121. in a ceremony held in the Memorial chapel of the Methodist church home at Franklin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor Fleming of Ogden. Utah. Mr. Jones is the son ' of Mr. and Mrs. William Talbott Jones, Jr., of Lake Wawasee. Dr. William T Jones. Sr., grandfather of the bridegroom, performed the double ring candlelight cere-1 ■ mony in the presence of 200 guests. ; The pews were marked with hurricane globe candlesticks and twining ivy. Dr. Milton Trusler. dean of music : at DePauw university, uncle of the | bride, was organist. He played “Ltehestraum” preceding the ceremony. Mrs. Howard Conley, soloist, of Indianapolis sang, “Wither Thou ; Goest”. “I’ll Walk Beside Thee” and “The Wedding Prayer". Brother Gives Bride Away The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Jeffrey Fleming, appeared in a floor-length full gown of Chantilly lace, featuring a Sabrina neckline, long bridal point sleeves, completed by Wattaau chapel train. She also wore a cameo ring that had belonged to her great-grand-I mother and has become a part oi family weddings through the gener- ; ations. j Her floor length illusion veil was i caught to a lace petal forward, i trimmed with pearls and accented with crystals. She carried a bouquet of white gardenias, accented with green velvet leaves. Miss Brenda Stump. Dayton, Ohio, was the maid of honor. Her j gown was of white chiffon over blue silk, in floor length. The empire I gown was accented by blue satin ribbons and were completed by cas- • cades erf white ruffles. Her head--dress was a cloud of white veil, • crowned with pearl and crystal tiara. She carried red roses. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Rich- ■ ard Carter of Terre Haute, sister of the bride: Kathleen Jones, sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Elizabeth Carney. Indianapolis, cousin of the bride. Miss Jill Carney of Indianapolis, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl, with Scott Jones, brother of . the bridegroom, as ringbearer. The young lady attendants’ gowns were ' exactly as the maid of honor as were their headpieces and flowers. Bruce Cripe of Bradenton, Fla., ’ acted as best man. Steve Carlson and Carlos Aballi, both of Syracuse, and Michael Hammersley of Frankt fort were ushers. Mrs. Fleming’s gown was a twopiece Winsor blue crepe. Mrs. Jones wore a one-piece dress of champagne crepe. They had corsages of red roses. Reception A reception was held in the music room of the Methodist home following the ceremony. The room was decorated with the bridal colors of blue and white with red rose accents. Assisting with the serving were Miss Christince Carney, Morristown: Miss Kathy Dorsey, Syracuse; and Miss Susan Smith, Frankfort. Miss Karen Fagot, Hazel Crest. 111., attended the guest book. Dr. Tresler played appropriate music during the reception. The couple left on a short wedding trip. Mrs. Jones travelled in an A-line knit costume in colors of bittersweet and ivory ’with brown 1 dlligator accessories. They will be at home at No. 9 Homoja Lane, c-o Hunters Point Navy Ship Yards. San Francisco, where Mr. Jones is in the United States navy as a

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hospital corpsman abroard the U. i S.S. Horne. | Mrs. Jones attended Butl?r university and is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and was a drama major in the Jordon college of music at Indianapolis. Mr. Jones graduated from Syracuse high school and attended Butler university - where he was affiliated with S gma Nu fraternity before [ ent.ring the navy. Rehearsal Dinner Held The bridegroom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones. Jr., were hosts at a rehearsal dinner held in the home of Mrs. Glenn Olson, Franklin, I on Friday, Oct. 20. ’67 Wool Program Marketing Year Ends December 31 Growers were reminded today that the 1967 marketing year under the wool and mohair program ends - December 31, 1967. Seott Horn, chairman, Kosciusko agricultural stabilization and conservation county committee, explains that this means that payments for the current 1967 year will depend on completing all details of marketing either wool, mohair, or lambs, by that date. Marketings coriipleted after December 31, 1967. will become marketings in the 1968 marketing year, and thus not eligi- | bl? for payments until early 1969. The chairman urges producers to make Sure that all details for the 11967 sales are completed by the ’ end of the year. This includes passing titl? to the buyer, delivering the wool of mohair to the buyer ' either physically or through documents (such as warehouse receipts or bills of lading) transferring control to the buyer, and having available all the information needed to determine the buyers’ total purchase price. Applications for the 1967 marketing year payments under the national wool act may be filed with the ASCS county office at any time, and the chairman advises that this b? done as soon as possible. Incentive payments under the wool program are based on the average national price for marketings during th? whole year, and this can be determined more exactly if reports on marketings are complete. ASCS therefore is urging that all 1967year applications be filed before January 31, 1968. Payments for the 1967 marketing year will likely begin in April of next year. Exchange Student Speaks At Methodist Church Ulrich Zimmer, an exchange student from West Germany, spoke and showed slides at the Milford Methodist church Sunday evening. A carry-in supper was held and the 70 persons present took gifts to help give Ulrich a Merry Christmas away from home. He has been in th? United States since July. HONORED AT BRIDAL SHOWER SUNDAY Miss Jane Anglemeyer of Wakarusa was honored at a plastic bridal shower Sunday at the home of her second cousin, Mrs. Eldon Sorensen at Milford. Miss Anglemeyer will be married on December 22. Guests were from Goshen, New Paris, Nappanee, Foraker and Michigan.

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