The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 December 1968 — Page 11

Leesburg-Oswego News

By Mrs. Pearl Lyons

Santa Coming To Town Friday , All children arg invited to visit Santa at the town hall Friday night. A pamphlet has been printed to invite all children from the Leesburg school to visit with him, too. His visit is sponsored by the Leesburg merchants. The choir from the Leesburg United Methodist church will sing carols and the children will have a live nativity scene. All stores will be open and there will be refreshments for everyone. All people in Leesburg are urged to participate in the home decoration contest. There were many fine decorations last year and it is hoped more will enter this year. Judging will soon be done, so hurry with your decorations. Christmas Activities At United Methodist Church The chancel choir will present the cantata, “Carols of Christmas” by John Peterson, Sunday morning at 9:30 at the United Methodist church. Mrs. E. W. Hearn will be at the piano and Philip Fawley of Syracuse will play the organ. The choir is directed by Mrs. Maxine Robinson. On Monday, Dec. 23, from 2 until 10, open house will be held at the parsonage for the Leesburg and Clunette congregations. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. A Christmas Eve candlelighting service will be held from 9 until 10. Mary Magdalene Circle Has Gift Exchange Mary Magdalene circle held its Christmas meeting at the Oswego Baptist church Wednesday evening. Mrs. James Engle had the program, reading poems and readings about Christmas. Mrs. Catherine Mclnturf was in charge of devotions. A gift exchange was held and the evening spent socially. Different kinds of fruitcake and coffee were served by Mrs. Engle.

Rife . Wr '7A-. J .» ■ wHssi V •’ w /, - 4 <W> "These are the times that try mens souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it NOW, de serves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.”

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Literary Club Has Christmas Party Mrs. Carl Richey was hostess on Monday night to 18 members of the Literary club for their Christmas party. Roll call was answered by reading a Christmas poem or short story. Games were played with Mrs. Hosea Rosbrough winning the game prize and Mrs. Chloe Robison receiving the door prize. A gift exchange was held. The home was decorated in keeping with the holiday season. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Richey, chairman, assisted by Mrs. Charles Smoker and Mrs. Herman Buckingham. WMC Meets At Engle Home Mrs. Lois Engle was hostess on Monday night to 20 members of the Women’s Missionary Circle. Mrs. David Willett served as leader and Mrs. Paul Fink told the Christmas story and discussed, “What Our Re-actions Would Be If Jesus Came on Christmas Morning”, for the Bible study. The mission study was given by Lee Friesan. Mrs. Fay, who with her husband is a missionary to Argentina, and her three children were present and were given toys and gifts which was a project of the WMC. Mrs. Donald Quine sang a Christmas lullaby. Secret sisters were revealed and refreshments were served by the hostess. Bridge Club Meets At Heierman Home Mrs. Albert Heierman entertained two tables of bridge Friday night at her home which was decorated for the holiday season. Mrs. Carl Richey won high prize and Mrs. Helen Zimmerman, second. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostess. Hosts County Officers At Luncheon Monday Mrs. Donald Boggs, president of the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers, was hostess Monday noon at a luncheon for the 1968 county officers. A gift ex-

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change was held in the afternoon. Those attending were Mrs. Victor Hillery, Mrs. Fred Kuhn, Mrs. Tim Derf, Mrs. Robert Kline, Mrs. Harold Swihart, and Mrs. Martin Stookey, Sr. Meeting Os Eastern Star Hester Felton, worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star, read two poems on Christmas at a regular meeting of the Star Tuesday evening. The east and west were decorated in keeping with Christmas. District deputy, Chris Ryan, was present and was escorted to the east. < Following the meeting a gift exchange was held and a gift from the chapter was presented to the worthy matron and patron, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Felton. Mrs. Ryan presented everyone with a white ceramic angel. A salad bar and coffee were served at tables decorated with Christmas. Favors of little Christmas tree ornaments for the ladies and horseheads holding cologne for the men were given. A large crowd was in attendance. Serving on the committee were Mrs. Kenneth Hartman, Mrs. Robert Allen, Mrs. Edward Charlton, and Mrs. Carolyn Waikel. To Sing Christmas Carols Thursday The Wesley choir directed by Mrs. Robert Allen will go caroling at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening. It will return to the church for a Christmas party. Anyone desiring carols to be sung is asked to have the porch light on. Teachers, Employees Have Christmas Party Hie teachers and employees of the school held their annual dinner and Christmas party at a Warsaw restaurant. The tables were decorated iri the Christmas motif. A group from Grace college sang a medley of carols. A gift was presented to Ben Stout, principal. Mrs. Wallace Huffman and Mrs. Helen Bruhn served on the committee for the evening.

“Yellow journalist!” If any of Tom Paine’s enemies called him that, it was the kindest thing they ever said about him. When Paine came to America he was uneducated, sick, demoralized, dead broke, and a failure. In England, he had just been fired as a tax-collector, charged with incompetency and neglect of duty. All he had was a letter obtained in London from Benjamin Franklin. But soon he was aflame with the ideas of the American Revolution. He became a newspaper publisher (“pamphlet publisher” would be more accurate, since “Common Sense” was printed on one side only and folded in half) and found his true mission.in life. Many Colonials didn’t know what they were fighting for. Paine’s “Common Sense” told them. His skill at interpreting the ideas of the Revolution to the common foot-soldier was a large factor in boosting Colonial morale. Gen. Washington thought so, for he ordered his officers to read “Common Sense” to the troops. Before, during and after the Revolution, Paine’s character was attacked on both sides of the Atlantic. The well-to-do called him an opportunist. The clergy said he was an atheist. When he died in 1809 he was nearly forgotten. But Tom Paine showed what forceful words on paper can do. Among all Patriot writers, he caught the significance of the American Revolution. Historians, still puzzled about the origins of that war, theorize that were it not for a group of skillful writers — with Paine in the frontmost rank —the war might not have happened. Words printed on paper have great power when written by fearless and responsible men.

Officers Installed At Club Meeting Mrs. Donald Boggs installed the officers for the coming year at a meeting of the Homemakers club Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Chris Kammerer. Mrs. Charles Smoker will serve as president, Mrs. Chester Albert, vice president, Mrs. Everett Tom, secretary, and Mrs. Hosea Rosbrough, treasurer. Following a potluck dinner, 22 members answered roll call with something nice and- new. Mrs. John Lursen was in charge of devotions. A gift exchange was held. TIMMONS CHRISTMAS The Timmons family Christmas dinner was held Sunday at Goshen with 51 attending. A carryin dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour. Games were played in the afternoon. A baby shower was held in honor ot Mrs. Tom Young of Goshen in the afternoon. Progressive Dinner Party Held Friday Evening Members of the Home Builders class of the Brethren church held a progressive dinner-party Friday evening. There were 28 who attended. The appetizers were served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison. Salads were served at the home of Rev. and Mrs. David Willett with the main course at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Immel. Dessert was served at the Mike Foreman home where games were played and a gift exchange held. Has Annual Christmas Party The annual community Lions Christmas party was held Saturday night in the gym. A musical group from Grace college furnished the entertainment. Santa was on hand with treats for everyone. Christmas Program At Oswego Baptist Church A Christmas program was held Sunday evening at the Oswego Baptist church with Mrs. Coy Gregory and Mrs. Wendell Gregory assisted by the other teachers in charge. Following the program all met in the church basement where a gift exchange was held. Santa was there with treats for everyone.

COMMUNITY NEWS Jonathan Gosser will arrive December 21 from Harvard Divinity school at Cambridge, Mass., to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. David Gosser. He also works on social concerns at the Arlington Heights Methodist church. The Cardinal Industrial Workshop will hold its Christmas party Wednesday. The WSCS of the Clunette United Methodist church went Sunday to the Bashor home for boys and presented them with gifts. The WSCS of the Clunette church will hold its Christmas dinner party at the Westminster Hotel Thursday. Mrs. Charles Zimmerman, president, is in charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. Esta Yocum entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Jo Yocum, Toni and Todd in honor of the birthday of Todd. Ed Good has returned home after visiting with his son, Edward, and family in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vanator and Mr. and Mrs. James Hearn and sons attended the Christmas program at Music Hall at Purdue university Sunday. Mrs. Clyde Bair served as chairman of the Christmas partv of the Lady Shrines held Monday evening. Mrs. Chris Kammerer also attended. The male quartet from Grace college presented a program at the Brethren church Sunday morning. Evening services were dismissed early so that everyone could attend the Messiah presented at Grace college. Mrs. Mary Armbruster and Mrs. Anna Mary Davis of Syracuse visited Mrs. Richard Vanator Thursday. Sunday dinner guests of the John Teeples were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Teeple and children. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lippincott of South Bend visited Mrs. Nettie Teeple and Mrs. Mabel Lippincott Monday. The Cardinal Industrial Workshop presented its Christmas program Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Immel, Lisa and Mark were Sunday dinner guests of. Rev. and Mrs. David Willett. Mrs. Mabel Lippincott spent from Friday until Monday with her daughter, Marie, in Fort Wayne. Mrs. George Armbruster, Mrs. Richard Vanator and Betty and Barbara spent Saturday in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Bleile of Anaheim, Calif., will arrive on Sunday and Spec. 4 Doug Smith, stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., will arrive Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kammerer had dinner Sunday in Warsaw in honor of their wedding anniversary. Mrs. Red Buckingham of Abiline, Tex., will arrive Thursday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Huffman. Have a Blessed Christmas!

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Bw Iwwlil ■ $- b iMH Bw ■ ; 1 IBiSWI COMING DEC. 27 — The Syracuse-Wawasee chamber of commerce went “all out” to bring unique entertainment to its annual Holiday Dance, to be held Friday, Dec. 27, at the Wawasee Prep gym. “The Three Twins,” shown here will provide dance music and a floor show of extraordinary quality. Dancing is from 9:30 p.m. until 1 a.m., and tickets may be purchased from any chamber member or at the door. “The Three Twins” have appeared in a large number of top flight spots in Las Vegas,Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Boca Raton, San Juan and Chicago and St. Louis.

Elizabeth Emstein Missing Since Last March REDLANDS, Calif. — Monday, March 18, 1968, began as an or-

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dinary day for Elizabeth Lurene Ernstein when she left home for classes at Moore Junior high school in Redlands, Calif. But this Monday on the 18th of March was not to be an ordinary day. Elizabeth’s school day passed without incident. She attended her last class, then left school at 3:40 p.m. to walk home, a twomile route through blossoming orange groves. She never arrived home. Somewhere along the lonely street, Elizabeth Emstein vanished. There are no clues to her whereabouts, or even to what happened to the 14-year-old girl, other than a report from a Redlands businessman who was driving through the area. He thought he saw a girl resembling Elizabeth walking toward the comer of the street on which she lived. To her parents, Norman and Ruth Ernstein, the months of uncertainty and anxiety over their missing daughter “are the deepest anguish a person can go thru. It is a shock so deep you become wooden,” the mother explained. The Ernsteins are appealing nationwide for help in locating their daughter. Ernstein, a chemical engineer at Lockheed in Redlands, and his wife, a psychiatric social worker, have posted a reward for information that will solve the mystery of their daughter’s disappearance. They have vowed: “We will not rest until we know.” Neither parent has rested since that first long night when their young daughter failed to come home. They have tracked miles through orange groves, fields, foothills, and canyons in and around the Redlands area. They have followed every lead, no matter how slight, in the search for Elizabeth. “I can face the daytime better than the night,” the distraught mother said: “At night I find myself saying: ‘ls she safe? Is she warm? Is she fed? . . . and finally ... is die alive?” When Elizabeth, nicknamed “Liz” by her friends, left for school that March morning, she had only 25 cents with her. She was dressed in a blue dress with white flowers, tennis shoes and a dark - olive corduroy coat. Around her neck she wore a small gold chain with a pendant gold and blue star. Eh route home, she carried a red algebra bode and a blue looseleaf notebook. Neither has been found. Elizabeth is five feet, five inches tall, weighs 105 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. She is one of five Ernstein children. The family lost one of these, a son, to polio in 1952. “This, the second tragedy in our lives, is even greater because of the uncertainty,” the desperate father said in his appeal to end the nightmare. I can accept anything, even the worst, which I’m resigned to, but I must know.” Any information concerning young Liz Ernstein should be reported promptly to this newspa-

per or to Captain Charles Callahan, San Bernardino county sheriff’s office, San Bernardino, Calif. Syracuse Man Hurt In Accident Saturday John Nissley, 28, of Syracuse sustained head lacerations, cuts on his leg and a possible skull fracture in an accident Saturday, three miles west of Syracuse. Mr. Nissley was? taken to the Goshen hospital and later transferred to the South Bend' Memorial hospital. Driver of the other car involved was Dana R. Haab, 16, r 2 Milford. Deputy sheriff Fred Carlin stated that Nissley started to pass the Haab auto striking it in the rear. Nissley’s auto then traveled approximately 200 feet before striking a tree on the left side of the highway. Damage to the Haab car was listed at $350. Damage to the Nissley car was set at SSOO. About 60 feet of fence was damaged with repairs placed at S6O. MILLERS HONORED AT A DINNER A pot luck dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wise dn honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Miller who are leaving for Germany the last of December. Gene will be having a three year tour of duty with the U.S. army. In the afternoon he showed picture slides taken in Viet Nam from where he just recently returned. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hartter of South Bend: Mr. and Mrs. James Wolf and family, Atwood; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stump and family, New Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schutz and family, Bremen; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wolters and daughter, Syracuse; and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wise and family, all of Milford. Local Holstein Excels In Food Production BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Stookevholm Henry Annette 6392751, a two-year-old registered Holstein cow owned by Emra G. Stookey, Prairie View stock farm, Milford, has produced a noteworthy record of 16,030 pounds of milk and 580 pounds of butterfat in 335 days. • Purdue university supervised the production, weighing and testing operations, in cooperation with Holstein - Friesian Association of America. This level of production may be compared to the average <J. S. dairy coW’s estimated annual output of 8,513 pounds (3,959 quarts) of milk containing 315 pounds of butterfat. Participation in the testing program allows dairymen to more accurately select and develop the most profitable cows in the herd.

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