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$119,480 RELEASED BY AREA BANKS TO CHRISTMAS CLUB MEMBERS

Banks in the Lakeland area are in the process of distributing some $119,480 to 872 Christmas club members. This is some $9,000 plus above the sllO,403 mailed in 1967. The membership number is also higher than in previous years. In 1965 a total of 761 persons in the area received Christmas club checks, in 1966 the number increased to 814 and in 1967 it again increased to 869 members.

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Jack Spearman Receives Second Distinguished Flying Cross

ROME, N. Y. — U. S. air force captain Jack L. Spearman, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Spearman, r 1 North Webster, has been decorated with his second distinguished flying cross (DFC) and his eighth through 10th awards of the air medal for distinguished aerial achievement as an F--ICS Thunderchief pilot over North Viet Nam. Captain Spearman, now at Griffiss AFB, N. Y., earned the DFC for extraordinary aerial prowess during a fighter - bomber strike against the Ha Don Army Barracks last year. Flying in marginal weather, he penetrated intense ground fire and dodged surface-to-air missiles to inflict heavy damage to the facility. The veteran fighter pilot was awarded the air medals for his

Joint Inspection Os OES Chapters Held Friday The Order of the Eastern Star joint inspection with Leesburg, Nappanee and Milford chapters participating was held on Friday night, Nov. 8, at Leesburg with that chapter’s members acting as hostesses. A family style chicken dinner was served by the Methodist WSCS at 6 p.m. The head table was decorated to represent a garden with a patio for the worthy grand matron and a covered bridge for the worthy grand patron. The other tables were decorated with bird-baths with blue birds sitting on the edge. Seven, children were dedicated by Wor|hy grapd matron Mys. Ray (Christine) Oberly of Bremen, assisted by the worthy grand patron Harold Koenig of Rockville. Mrs. Louise White, grand organist; Mrs. Carl Ryan, district deputy; and Mrs. Stan Scott, worthy matron of Kosciusko chapter, assisted. Leesburg chapter conducted the opening, Kosciusko chapter the initiatory work and Nappanee chapter the closing. Roberj Bishop of Leesburg was the soloist for the evening. Approximately 100 guests were present with distinguished guests, ether than those mentioned being as follows: Ray E. Walters, past grand patron, and Mrs. Walters; Ray Oberly, husband of the worthy grand matron; Carl Ryan, husband of the district deputy ; grand chapter committee appointments Mrs. Bruce Myers, Miss Ava Stiver, Mrs. Jewell Wise and Donald Moore; and grand representative of Arkansas grand chapter in Indiana Mrs. Grace Wolfe. Representatives were present from the following chapters; Greensburg, South Whitley, Go-

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courageous airmanship during equally hazardous attacks against North Vietnamese military targets, including the Kep Railroad Yards that link Hanoi to Communist China. Captain Spearman, who served at Korat Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, now flies F-101 Voodoo fighter - interceptors for the aerospace defense command. The captain was commissioned in 1957 through the reserve officers training corps program at Ball State university where he earned his B.S. degree in chemistry. He is a 1951 Anderson senior high school graduate and former student at Indiana university. The captain is married to the former Ellen A. Hoham, daughter of Mrs. Fred D. Hoham, 5204 Buell Drive, Fort Wayne.

shen, Elkhart, Warsaw, Syracuse, Bristol, Bremen, Nappanee, Mishawaka, Rose Croix of South Bend, Mentone, Valley of South Bend and North Liberty. The chapter room was beautifully decorated by Mrs. C. S. Myers and Mrs. Ray Bray, members of Kosciusko chapter, Milford. In the east was a large Eastern Star entwined with tiny twinkling white lights, the open Bible and a bouquet of violets plus the word "Happiness”. In the west a lighted rose tree and the words “Take time to be kind”, the motto of the worthy grand matron. After the close of the meeting a reception was held in the social room with Leesburg chapter in charge. Refreshments of punch, coffee, nuts and mints were served. Wawasee Woman Strikes Large Buck Deer Mrs. Richard Shipley of Lake Wawasee collided with a large buck deer Sunday, just east of the Crows Nest. The deer got up after the collision and ran an estimated 300 yards into the woods ‘before dying of its injuries. It was estimated to have had 9 or 10 points, and weighed between 180 and 200 pounds. A considerable dent was put in the left front fender of her automobile. The deer was picked up by conservation officer Earl Money. AREA WOMEN SPEND DAY IN CHICAGO Eight Lakeland area women accompanied a group from the Warsaw area on a bus trip to Chicago Saturday. The day was spent shopping. Mrs. Robert Willson, Mrs. Larry Stabler and Mrs. Bruce Vanlaningham, all of Milford, and Mrs. Clinton Gilbert and Miss Sharon Gilbert of r 1 Syracuse visited Old Town. Others -from Milford on the trip were Mrs. Merle Campbell, Mrs. Harry Schultz and Mrs. John Schultz.

This year there are 872 persons in the area who will receive checks. Ever since the savings plan was instituted by area banks, some 19 years ago, they have proved a boon to local business just before the Christmas season. They have been greatly accepted by the community’s residents and seem to be enjoying an annual increase in membership. The First National Bank at Milford re-

First Step Taken For Building Study

Members of the Lakeland school board took the first step towards a building study in the corporation Tuesday night when they instructed superintendent Don H. Arnold to contact the architects and asked for a representative to meet with the board. Because of the growing enrollment the board feels it dare not sit and relax in any way but must review the needs of each of the corporation’s buildings. TTiey need to look into extra rooms within the buildings. Some rooms in the North Webster school have only enough space for 18 students. These were fine for small high school classes but present a problem for the elementary and junior high school. The wood windows and lighting in the original part of the Syracuse elementary school need to be studied and the floor repair and lighting at the junior high school at Milfcrd need to be looked at according to the superintendent. Since the North Webster building is presently overcrowded principal Wendell Bryant will join Mr. Arnold, business manager Marion (Bud) Lantz and co-ordinator John Naab in a student projection which will be done along with the building study. Mr. Arnold reported 266 students in the first grade classes and 227 in kindergarten. The present first grade had an enrollment of 216 students enrolled in kindergarten classes last year. December Meeting Because of a conflict board members will hold their December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, instead of on the second Tuesday of the month. In other business before the board attorney Robert Reed presented a contract from the town of Syracuse for sewer, water and the fire hydrants at the high school building. The rates will be the same as those for the elementary and junior high school buildings with the sewage rate figured on attendance. A motion was made to accept the contract as presented. During the meeting Mr Arnold reported the football receipts had been used to pay for uniforms and equipment. Over $4,000 had been collected in gate receipts. He also commented that Jay Newell of the guidance department was helping to place students in jobs when employers called the school requesting help. It is hoped this program can be stepped up next spring and the guidance department can assist in finding summer jobs for the students. Mr. Lantz told board members they had an agreement with the Syracuse town board to furnish water meters for Wawasee high schccl. Two meters are needed because of the double feed, however, he wanted to investigate further before making a purchase. Approval was given to purchase snow removal equipment from Sharp Hardware at Milford for the high school tractor at a cost of $595. The tractor can be used for light snows and to clear snow from the sidewalks. When heavy snows fall it will be necessary to contract the snow removal because of the large parking area. Beard members also approved a change order for the shop area in the high school. The change will be made prior to installing the fans in the area.

The pay scale for the cafeteria manager in cooking dinner for groups after school hours was set at S2.IC per hour with her helpers' scale set at $1.75 per hour.

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Permission was given for Mr. Lantz to sell a 1956 International bus that is a spare. Approved were the following certificates of payment for Wawasee high school: School Development Corporation — Maurer, Vanßyn, Ogden and Natalie, Inc., $1,510.70; William P. McDonald, Inc., $12,282.30; W. A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., $21,515; W. A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., $27,740; William P. McDonald, Inc., $5,342.40. Lakeland Community School Corporation — Maurer, Vanßyn, Ogden and Natalie, Inc., $448.92; William P. McDonald, Inc., sl,« 224; Peninsular Slate Co., sl,010; W. A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., $16,698.10; W. A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., $31,395.32. An invitation was extended to the board from the Tippecanoe township 4-H to their achievement program on November 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Webster school. Building Report Bart Wade, clerk of the Works at Wawasee, presented his report in written form through the superintendent. Mr. Arnold said they were still shooting for a January 2 completion date in the gym where the painters are painting the ceiling and the floor work has been started. The general contractor has started the ceiling work in the auditorium and painting has been completed in most of the stage area The band and shop areas will be completed this week. The swimming pool is ready to pour the west tunnel floor and roof. Plans now are to set the roof joists the second week in December. The weather is the only holdup that could delay work for the pool. Electrical contractors are working on week ends with 40 electricians on the job both Saturday and Sunday. Unit one, the educational wing, is completed as far as they can go at the present time and most of the corridor work, except the south one between the gym and boiler room, is complete. Most of the outside lighting piers were poured and the manhole is in place in the athletic field. All board members were present for the meeting which opened at 9 p.m. School officials attended open house in their respective elementary and junior high schools prior to the meeting. Delbert Dippon Loses Two Fingers In Farm Accident Van Buren township farmer Delbert Dippon lost the forefinger and middle finger of his right hand at the second knuckle Sunday afternoon in a farm accident at the Rudy Sierke farm. He and several other farmers were helping Sierke combine, and when Dippon’s combine was stopped up he attempted to free it without shutting off the power. He was taken to the Elkhart hospital to have the finger wounds dressed. He remains a patient there. FIRST SNOW OF SEASON The first snow of the approaching winter fell in the Lakeland area on Friday as dark, low clouds covered the sky. Flurries continued throughout the week end with cold weather continuing.

ports an increase of two members. Up to 223 from 221. 4f Bank manager Gordon T. Brubaker said Tuesday $32,557 will be mailed to members on Saturday. This is up from the $31,299 mailed last year. Officials at the State Bank of Syracuse state figures are up approximately $5,000. Last year the figures of cashier Mrs. Lois Schleeter showed an approximate amount of $30,000

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VETERANS’ DAY TRIBUTE — A tribute to the fallen American soldiers in four wars— World War I and 11, the Korean War and Viet Nam held on the street corner in uptown Syracuse at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11. The Veterans’ Day tribute also marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the World War I Armistice in France. Remarks appropriate to the memorial were given by Ed Droke, commander of the SyracuseWawasee American Legion Post 223, and remarks and a prayer to the dead were given by Wayne Coy, chaplain of the post. Three volleys were fired by Terry Schrock and Gary Rink, Viet Nam war veterans who appeared in their uniforms. Danny Snyder played “Taps” from atop the Pickwick Theater. During the tribute the Post color guard stood at attention along with a number of townsmen.

Final Rites For World War I Yet Tuesday Final rites for World War I veteran Roy Sarjent, 77, of Benton were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Syracuse. The step-father of Mrs. Marion (Elaine) Darr and Harry Coy of Syracuse, Mr. Sarjent passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at his home following a brief illness. A charter member of the Syracuse American Legion post, past commander and life member of the post, member of the Kosciusko county 40 et 8 and past Chef de Gare of same and a member of World War I Barracks-of Kosciusko county, Mr. Sarjent was serving as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces in France at the time the World War I Armstice was signed on November 11, 1918. Mr. Sarjent was also a member of the National Association of Civic Service employees of Elkhart county, a member of the Benton community association, was Syracuse postmaster In 1920 and a retired postal clerk for the New York Central railroad. A resident of the Solomon's Creek and Benton communities all of his life, Mr. Sarjent was born on February 8, 1891, in Elkhart county, the son of George and Alice (Judayl Sarjent. His wife Florence Schock passed away in 1946 and on July 5, 1947, he married Zella (Bowser) Coy in Goshen. She survives. Survivors in addition to the widow; step-daughter and stepson are seven step - grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Rev. Chester Carpenter and

Rev. Elmer Regier officiated for services and burial was in Solomon’s Creek cemetery north of Syracuse. Military graveside services were held. Syracuse Ministerial Association Meets The Syracuse Ministerial association met last week and elected as their president, Rev. Harlan Steffen, pastor of Wawasee Lakeside chapel. Rev. Theodore Hertenstein of Grace Lutheran church is secretary. Plans were discussed for various activities for the community including the community Thanksgiving service scheduled for S' a. m. November 28 at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren. Rev. Robert Detwiler, chaplain of Goshen Mennonite college, will be guest speaker. Rev. Detwiler and his brother presently have a radio broadcast called the “Calvary Hour”. Milford Police Give October Report Chief Don Drake of the Milford police department reported last Wednesday that his department answered 68 complaints during the month of October. They rendered 17 courtesies and made 16 arrests. One burglary was investigated and another stopped by police officers who scared off persons attempting to commit a crime. Four acts of vandalism were reported. Chief Drake also reported the wind shield, broken on Monday, was replaced Wednesday. STORY HOUR AT SYRACUSE LIBRARY There will be a story hour at the Svracuse library on Friday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

mailed to 250 members. This year 250 members received $35,000. The membership at the Farmers State Bank at North Webster is down nine from last year’s 169. Checks were mailed to 160 persons. However, the amount is up from $21,390.50 to $23,955. At Leesburg $27,968.45 was mailed to 239 members. This is $254.95 over last year’s $27,713.50 mailed to 229 members.

Many Apply For Inspection Permits The Vehicle Inspection Department has begun issuing Official Inspection Station signs and supplies to those auto dealers garages, service stations and automotive service centers that have the necessary equipment on hand and their bond on file with the Department. As of November 1, 1968, the following local establishments have made application for Official Inspection Station licenses. Baumgartner Service Station, Bean’s Pure Oil, Martin Motor Service and C. S. Myers, Inc., all in Milford; and Wawasee Motor Sales, Inc., McCormick-Cutter, Inc., and Syracuse Shell, all in Syracuse. Morrison’s Mobil Service, King’s Service Center, Pierceton Triple Service, Inc., all in Pierceton; B & E Oil Company, Sidney; Glen’s Standard Service, Kerlin Motor Company and Sells Oil Company, Silver Lake. Willard L. Walls, administrator of the Vehicle Inspection Department, stated that establishments desiring to become Official Inspection Stations by January 1, 1969, should have their applications in no later than November 20, 1968. Applications received after November 20, 1968, will be processed as rapidly as possible. RETURN FROM HUNTING TRIP Dick Neff of Milford, Dale Neff of Goshen and Lee Mellinger of Elkhart returned home over the week end from a hunting trip in the Meeker, Colo., area. They each brought back two deer.

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Syracuse Church Holds Charter Meeting Calvary United Methodist church at Syraucse had its Women’s Society of Christian Service celebration and charter meeting last Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church parlor. Refreshments were served by the Harmony circle. A business meeting and election of new officers were held. The new officers for 1969 are: Mrs. Max Workman—president Mrs. James Hershberger—lst vice president Mrs. Ruby Worth—2d vice president Mrs. Edith Palmer—secretary Mrs. Roy Wilkinson—treasurer Secretary of Spiritual Life—Mrs. Gene Kitson Secretary Missionary Education —Mrs. Charles Disher Secretary Social Relations—Mrs. Jessie Weingart The service of celebration followed the business meeting. Mrs. Joan Sharp was the leader for the service. She was assisted by four circle leaders, Mrs. Paul Pollock, Mrs. Charlie Steele, Mrs. Marjorie Hollar and Mrs. Eloise Method. Mrs. August Lundquist gave the history of the former Methodist church and sang a solo, “Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees”. Mrs. S. A. Bauer gave the history of the heritage of the former EUB Women’s Society of World Service. Rev. Kennard Robinson led the ‘‘Agape Feast” (Love Feast), Mrs. Arlen Bobeck played the piano for the service, and Mrs. Calvin Johnson led the singing. There were 43 members present. New members joining the new Women’s Society of Christian Service were Mrs. Paul (Geneva) Ruth, Lois circle; Mrs. Pat Walker and Mrs. Jan Bradley, Naomi circle. Christmas Mailing Announced At Milford Christmas mailing deadlines were announced today by postmaster Paul Kizer at Milford. All domestic gift parcels for distant states should be mailed before December 2, while those for local areas should be mailed not later than December 14. Greeting cards for distant states should be mailed not later than December 11, and those for local delivery not later than December 16. Suggested deadlines for Christmas gifts to servicemen stationed in foreign countries are: Space available (SAM) small packages less than five pounds, November 23; Parcel air lift (PAL) packages five to 30 pounds, November 30; airmail, December 11. Letter size mail will receive about the same service as during non-peak periods. Last Christmas the armed forces in Viet Nam received the equivalent of about 50 pounds of mail per man during the holiday rush. The task of processing this tremendous volume of mail made many demands on postal employees. All greeting cards in envelopes must be mailed at the six cent rate this year. It is requested that you place your return address on the envelopes in the event that they are undeliverable they will be returned to you. Postmaster Kizer urged all Milford citizens to f mail within the above deadlines to be assured of on-time Christmas delivery.