The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 May 1968 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., -May 22, 1968

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MO • EM J ■ COUNTY GOLF WINNERS — Winners of the Kosciusko county golf championship is this team from Syracuse high school, with a score of 324 for 18 holes. * They are from left, coach Steve Roderick, John Hulley with 77, Paul Stoelting with 84. Casey Kroh with 83, and Gary Firestone with 80. Akron won second with 366, North Webster third with 386, Mentone fourth with 387, South Whitley fifth with 409, Pierceton sixth with 420, and Milford seventh with 437. The Syracuse team has won the county championship for three consecutive years.

Syracuse Wins Underclass Relays Held At Pierceton

The annual Pierceton underclass relays were held on the Pierceton track on Tuesday, May 14, with Syracuse amassing 64 points to take home the team trophy. The host squad placed second with 46 points followed closely by South Whitley with 42, Akron with 40 and Albion With 38. Other schools participating were Larwill with 30, Northfield with 10, and Mentone failing to score. All events were relays with no individual events. The summary: In the shot put, high jump and long jump each school had a freshman, sophomore and junior participating, then the distance added together. Shot Put Relay—lo9’ 11”—S, L, SW, P, N. Long Jump Relay—s3' B”—P, S, Al, SW, Ak. Shuttle Hurdle Relay'—l:o6.9 — Al, P, SW, Ak, L. Two Mile Relay—9:o3.3—Ak, P, L, SW, N. Sprint Medley Relay—l:s7—S, Al, P, L, N. Distance Medley Relay—B:s6.9 -SW, Ak, S, P, Al. 880 Relay— 1:40.2—5, Al, P, L, ,N. Mile Relay—3:s4.4—S Ak, SW, Al, L. Pierceton cindermen placing in the relays were—Shot put relay, fourth, Kubacki, Ellenwood and Les Kreger. Long Jump Relay, first, Rager, Lew Kreger, and Menzie. Shuttle Hurdle Relay, second. Lew Kreger, Shoemaker, Jones, Keener. Two-Mile Relay, second, Rager, Farley, Roland Espinoza, Robert Espinoza. Sprint Medley Relay, third. Jones, Carlin, Menzie, Stone.

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Distance Medley Relay, fourth, Keener, Menzie, Rager, Farley. 880 Relay, third, Jones, Carlin, Shoemaker, Lew Kreger. Summary of points: Syracuse 64 Pierceton 46 South Whitley 42 Akron 40 Albion 38 Larwill 30 Northfield’ 10 Mentone 0 WSCS ENJOYS BOX LUNCH The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Syracuse Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church met for lunch in the fellowship hall at 12 noon May 1. Each person brought a box lunch in a decorated box and these were exchanged. Mrs. Jay Peffley won the prize for the prettiest box. Mrs. Dean Pittman conducted the business meeting in church parlor. Election of officers w'as held. Mrs. Peffley conducted a pledge service for the coming year. Mrs. Fitzhugh Turner, Mrs. Peter Blue and Mrs. M. K. Meredith participated in a service of dedication. Pledges were taken to an altar feating a cross by the members. Wawasee Lakeside Chapel Summer Camp Dates Set Dates for the summer camp of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel have been set for June 17-21 at Ep» worth Forest, North Webster. The camp is for boys and girls ages 10 through 14. The program will include hikes, swimming, cookouts, crafts, fishing, camp fires, films, Bible lessons, archery and nature study. Harlan Steffen, pastor of the church, will serve as camp director and Elaine Clymer will be counselor. Roger Rheinheimer will be counselor and lifeguard and Pam Troyer and Lorraine Sommers will be assistant counselors. For further information, persons should call Harlan Steffen. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis George of Nappanee entertained for the birthday of Kendall Biller of r 2. Guests were Mrs. Biller, Kent and Blane, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith and Angela of Dewart Lake.

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Cardinal Center To Offer Parent Seminar In June The month of June will be of special significance to the parents of the retarded children of Kosciusko county and the surrounding counties of Whitley, Marshall, Huntington and Wabash. Dr. Richard Kurtz, associate professor of sociology at Notre Dame, has developed a seminar which will be held at Cardinal and will preside at each session. Dr. Kurtz has written many publications, was the staff sociologist al the mental retardation clinical research center at the University of Nebraska and is a permanent consultant for retardation centers in Indiana, The seminar will be held on four evenings in June. The dates are set for consecutive Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24. Each session will begin promptly at 7 p. m. and will conclude at 9 p.m. A refreshment period will follow each meeting. Baby sitting services will be available for those parents who might not be able to leave their children elsewhere. It is expected that both parents will attend the seminar but if this is not possible it is anticipated that one parent will attend so that the family unit will be represented. The seminar is the of its kind to be held in the area and it is hoped that all parents of the retarded will avail themselves of this opportunity to achieve a better understanding of their children and of their own problems by learning what to expect and what not to expect from their child’s learning behavior. Participating in the seminar, in addition to Dr. Kurtz will be: Dr. G. R. Pullman, medical director of Murphy Medical Center; Charles Henry, asssitant professor of psychology at Grace college; Max Reed, Warsaw attorney; Walter Powers, curriculum director of the Warsaw community schools; Myron Birky, executive director of the St. Joseph county council for the retarded and Howard L. Wilson, executive director of the council for the retarded of Kosciusko county. For further information contact Mr. Wilson, executive director of the Cardinal Center at the council office in Warsaw.

Syracuse Town Board Purchases Police Car

Members of the Syracuse town board, meeting in regular session Tuesday night, voted to accept the bid of McCormick - Cutter, Inc., for a new Chevrolet Biscane police car. McCormick - Cutter’s bid was in the amount of $1,350 with trade-in. The only other bid received was from Wawasee Motors and was for a Rambler Ambassador with a trade difference of $995. The bids were read then discussed with an executive meeting being held prior to awarding the contract to McCormick - Cutter. Attorney Robert Reed read a resolution permitting the fire department to accept gifts of appreciation. The resolution was approved. Clerk - treasurer Walter Calnon told board members he and Harley Conrad, street superintendent, had discussed the street in Syracuse and Mr. Conrad had recommended building up several streets three inches on one side to enable rain water to run into the catch basins. Some streets to be graded and resurfaced and others cut down. He also told 1 the board that he had discussed with the township trustee Harold Kuhn the possibilities of enlarging the town hall by moving the front wall out five feet, giving the trustee’s office and the clerk’s office more space. He also reported that several near-by towns were adopting an occupancy permit which would cover deliquent water and sewer bills. There was discussion but no agreement made. Attorney Reed read two resolutions recently passed by board members. They appear in legal notices elsewhere in this issue. William Cutter asked the board if it would be possible to have north Huntington street widened! to the corporation limits as it is narrow. He also stated rain water is still standing in his drive way. Mr. Calnon told Mr. Cutter the town would check for a broken tile in the storm sewer. Bill Peters, representing the adult board of the Lakeland Youth Center asks if the old depot on Mill street Was in use. The town has the building rented and will investigate other possibilities of a storage building for the youth center. The center plans to accept articles for the annual auction sale and needs a building to store them in until the sale. Loren Lcngenbaugh, a board member representing the fire department, said the department had asked about water pick-up at the dam and said they had floor-sealer for the department building and asked if the city employees might apply same. He also had the Indiana rating bureau report and read an application for subscription to the National Fire Protection Association which has a membership lee of sls per year. It was approved. Attending besides those mentioned above were board president Byron Connolly and' members Willard Nusbaum, Mrs. Frank Bates and Vernon Beckman. Also, Joe Hughes, Mrs. Dale Sparklin, Harold Melchi, Everardo Ganz and Dan Ganger. MILFORD LOCALS Misses Judy and Betty Jean Barnheart of Cody, Wyo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Good of Milford, several days last week. Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger of r 1 Milford was a guest of her mother, rs. Charles Stahley of Nappanee, at a mother - daughter banquet at the First Brethren church in Nappanee Monday evening. Arthur Baumgartner of Milford returned home Monday evening from a visit with his brother and sister at Ottumwa, lowa, and with relatives at Cissna Park, 81. Mr. and Mrs. George Auer of r 2 Milford will leave Friday for Long Lake, Wis. They plan to be gone seven weeks. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Slabaugh of r 1 Milford were Mr. and Mrs. Crist Miller and sons of Middlebury and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Herrli and family of Osceola.

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MILFORD—LEESBURG Hospital Notes Mrs. Glen Kuhn of r 1 Leesburg entered the Whitley County hospital last week. She was dismissed later. Sonny Justus of Leesburg and Billie Sullivan, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Billie Sullivan of Leesburg, were treated Wednesday in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center. • Sean Ray Mock, 11-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mock of Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center Thursday. John M. Whetten, formerly of the Orn nursing home, Milford, was released Friday from the Goshen hospital. He was taken to the Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home, Warsaw. Mrs. George Susan of Leesburg was admitted over the week end to the Murphy Medical Center. Among those treated over the week end in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center were the Angela, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Frederickson of Leesburg; and John Cornelius of r 1 Leesburg. Dorris Poor of r 1 Leesburg has been dismissed from the Murphy Medical Center. Larry Hibschman of r 2 Leesburg was treated in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center Monday. SYRACUSE—MILFORD Hospital Notes Kathryn Lucille Drudge, North Webster, was dismissed from the Murphy Medical Center on Thursday. William Phelps, North Webster, has been dismissed from the Whitley County hospital. Madison Jones has been released from the Goshen hospital and is resting in his Dewart Lake home. Mrs. Max Ganshorn, Syracuse, is at the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minn. Randy Evans, son of Mrs. Elwood Foster of Syracuse, is a patient in the Goshen hospital where he was taken following an accident. His right hand went through a glass storm door. He is room 217. Richard Bell of,Syracuse is a patient in the Goshen hospital for observation. Larry Harris, r 1 North Webster, was treated in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center over the week end and released. Raymond Edward Clark, r 3 Syracuse, was treated in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center Sunday and released. —f Dr. Bradley Beiswanger spent several days this past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger, while working in the Warsaw area schools on preventive dentistry. Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Biller of r 2 Milford were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mr. Hudson McCuen of Nappanee. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Larry) Jones have gone to Malden, Mass., after spending some time with Mr. Jones’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr., and family, Lake Wawasee. Larry has been stationed at San Diego, Calif., navy station where he recently graduated from corpsmen school.

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New Salem By MBS. RAY FERVERDA BIKE OUTING SATURDAY The junior high class, taught by Dennis Shively, left the church on Saturday afternoon, riding bicycles for the flowing well on route 13 near North Webster. After eating lunch there, they enjoyed playing miniature golf. Those going were pastor Michael Ostrander, Mr. Shively, Debbie Plank, Rhonda Hurd, Elaine Kilmer, Georgina Morehouse, Susie Baker, Kip Tom, Randy Wildman, Jack Teeple, James Sizemore, John Custer and guests, Craig Tucker, Tim Sands, and Jesse Lee. —NS—COMMUNITY NEWS During last week a number of the New Salem folks called on Mrs. Kathryn Dunnuck at the Miller’s Merry Manor. Namely, pastor Michael Ostrander, Mrs. Inez Shively, Mrs. Ruth DeFries, Mrs. Guy Morehouse, Mrs. Glen Morehouse, Miss Clara Driver, Mrs. Ray Ferverda, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse and others. Max Rarick, a student at LeToumeau college, Longview, Tex., for 10 months, has returned to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dane Rarick on r 1. Max and other members of the college choir spent the first two weeks in May touring many places in the state, singing in churches from Dallas and as far south as Brownsville. They also sang at the Hemisfair and visited Mexico. David Morehouse was a Sunday dinner guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Arnold of r 1 Syracuse. They spent the afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baker of r 1 North Webster. Mrs. Willard Snyder and daughter Connie spent the week end in their home at Dewart Lake and attended services at New Salem. Mr. and Mis. Herbert Morehouse were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bornman, Candace, Chris and Shawn at Waterford. The dinner was in honor of the birthday of Shawn. Mr. and Mrs. Lavent Tom and Miss Doris Tom of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. John Mullinix, Marianne and Marcia, of r 1 Cromwell were guests at dinner on Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Tom at Mishawaka. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Baker and Dawn of r r New Paris Were Tuesday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Arnold of r 1 Syracuse. Mrs. Ruth DeFries of r 1 spent Sunday afternoon visiting in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pound and Miss Buleau Kehr of Oswego. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Baker, Susie, Douglas and David of r 1 called in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baker on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse were guests at dinner on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. James Walter, Tina and Travis, on r 1 New Paris. Mr. and Mrs. Dane Rarick and Max of r 1 were guests at dinner on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferverda of r 1. St. Martin’s Sodality Installs Officers The Sodality Society of Saint Martin de Porres Catholic church met May 13 for its last meeting of the society’s year. Installation of officers was held. Newly installed officers are: President — Mrs. Paul Wilkinson Vice president — Mrs. Charles Davies Secretary-treasurer — Mrs. E. W. Bechtold Plans were discussed for a bake sale to be held Sunday, June 2. Mrs. Irene Hollar, r 2 Milford, was a Sunday afternoon caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Auer of r 1 Milford. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Estep and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wolferman of Milford.

Martha Ellen Hall Becomes Bride Os Bernard Atkins On May 11

Miss Martha Ellen Hall became the bride of Bernard M. Atkins in a 2 o’clock ceremony on the afternoon of May 11 in the Zion Chapel U. B. church south of Syracuse. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hall of r 2 Syracuse. Mr. Atkins’ parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Harrold of Charleston, W. Va. Rev. Chester Reed, pastor of the church, officiated at the double ring ceremony in the presence of 74 guests. The pews were decorated with pink and blue tissue flowers. Miss Pat Kurtz of Syracuse sang several nuptial selections. White Rose Lace Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a long slim-line gown of pure white rose lace with semi-long sleeves and long white train. Her pill box hat was covered with small pearls and soft netting. It was made by her mother. She carried a bouquet of pink roses with streamers. Mrs. Frederick Hewitt of Syracuse was the matron of honor. Her gown, formal style, was of green brocade. Her green pill box held the matching veiling. She carried an artificial bouquet of white roses with pink sweet peas. Miss Frances Jean Hall, Miss Margaret Hall, Miss Mary Helen Hall, all of Syracuse, and Miss Laura Lee Firestone of Goshen were bridesmaids. They wore gowns identical to the matron of honor in yellow, pink, fire pink and blue. Their headpieces matched their gowns and each carried a bouquet of artificial white roses and pink sweet peas. Kimberly Kelly was the flower girl and Belinda Boyer was ringbearer. Frederick Wewitt was best man. Aaron and Nathan Busch were ushers. A reception was held in the House of Friendship immediately following the ceremony. Live Near Syracuse The couple is presently at home on r 2 Syracuse. The new Mrs. Atkins attended Syracuse high school. Mr. Atkins attended Charles, W. Va.-, high school and served for three years in the navy. He is employed at the Sea Nymph Company in Syracuse. Leesburg Farmeretts Meet May 14 at School House By Karen Mosher The Leesburg Plain Farmeretts were brought to order by the president, Ann Buhrt, on May 14 after school in the Leesburg school. American and 4-H pledges were led by Doreen Ashton and Patty Evanstz, respectively. Kathy Tarner led The Lord’s Prayer fcr devotions. Health and safety topic chosen by Amy Ferverda was “Community Health”. Arrangements and dates were given on 4-H camps. Junior leaders’ camp is June 5 to 7at Camp Limberlost and 4-H camp is June 17-20 at Tippecanoe Baptist camp. Discussion was brought up on roller skating. The Leesburg Successful Farmers invited us to go June 6 at Columbia City. Transportation arrangements will be made at a ’ later date. Demonstrations were given by Sally Polk and Karen Mosher with songs in between led by Robin Lursen and Ann Bell. Meeting was adjourned. Next meeting will be held June 11 at 1:30 in the Leesburg school. Refreshments were served by Cindy Hagerlin, Cathy Church, Debbie Bertsch and Cathy Smoker.

Thursday - Saturday May 23 - 24 - 25 DOUBLE FEATURE Phyllis Diller in “The Traveling Saleslady” and Hayley Mills in “A Matter Os Innocense” Sunday - Wednesday May 26 thru 29 - Paul Newman in “The Secret War Os Harry Frigg” Technicolor

Wednesday Afternoon Club In Closing Meeting May 8 The dosing meeting of the 196768 year of the Wednesday Afternoon club was held May 8 at a North Webster restaurant. The hostesses under chairmanship of Mrs. E. L. Fosbrink provided' a veritable garden of May flowers and splashy geraniums in the dining room. The table appointments carried out the theme. Assisting Mrs. Fosbrink were Mrs. Elmer Stucky, Mrs. O. C. Stoelting, Mrs. Robert J. Mauzy, Mrs. Joe Rapp, Mrs. Virgil Bobeck and Mrs. Fred Clark. Following the delicious luncheon, the president, Mrs. Paul O. Warner, called the meeting to order in the usual form and paid tribute to the incoming president, Mrs. Ralph Thornburg, and turned the gavel over to her. Three new members were welcomed. Namely: Mrs. John A. Sudlow, Mrs. M. K. Meredith and Mrs. Dean L. Pittman. Also welcomed were guests. Mrs. Larry Jones, Mrs. J. L. Necaise and Mrs. Ernest E. Bushong. Recognition was extended to several, due to their 50 years of service. Mrs. Fosbrink paid tribute to Mrs. Warner for her year of service and leadership. Mrs. Fosbrink then introduced Dr. Robert Tolan and his charming wife who took the ladies on a comprehensive and enlightening tour of the massive project that he and his staff are endeavoring to establish on the Enchanted Hills Playhouse location at Lake Wawasee, to be known as the Wawasee Arts Foundation. He illustrated his talk with replicas of the new theater, showing both the interior and exterior views, landscaping, and areas added. All members of the staff are members of, the Purdue-Indiana theater production. Dr. Tolan conducted a question and answer period following his talk. Following the closing of the meeting a social period was held. Miss Cheryl Peffley has returned to college at Kalamazoo, Mich., after spending the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Peffley, and sister at Syracuse. Rev. and Mrs. Victor Yeager, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hibschman and Jane Hibschman spent Sunday at Mundelein, 111., in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hibschman.

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