The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 April 1969 — Page 5

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14 YEARS AGO, MAR. 31. 1955 Miss Joan Evans left Saturday morning for Kansas City where she will enter a school for training of air stewardesses. She was taken by automobile by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Evans. Miss Evans graduated from the Milford high school with the class of 1954. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tusing, Hastings, reached their 57th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 27,. Due to the bad roads they spent a quiet day at their comfortable home, “just remembering.” Miss Carol Weisser and Miss Edith Baumgartner were guests of Miss Esther Beer, Miss Esther Getz, Miss Marian Altvater, Mrs. Levi Beer, and Mrs. Charles Weisser at a Cantonese restaurant in Syracuse Wednesday evening. A Chinese dinner was served. Mother’s Day week end, observed at Indiana university on Saturday and Sunday, was attended by Mrs. Ezra Kaiser, accompanied by Mrs. Jacob Kern, Jr., of Syracuse. Clyde Hamilton underwent . minor surgery Tuesday at the Goshen hospital. Wilbur Anglin, Burbank, California, visited his brother, Fred Anglin at Leesburg, recently. 20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 7, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Beer were hosts Friday evening to 80 members of the Apostolic Christian church. A Bible lesson was discussed, after which refreshments were served. On the Production Workers Needed Permanent positions working with aluminum and magnesium. Apply at — WHITE METAL ROLLING AND STAMPING CORP. S. Buffalo - Warsaw

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preceding Wednesday evening the Bible class met with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beer. Wedding vows were exchanged Sunday afternoon in the First Baptist church at Warsaw by Miss Sara Ellen Orr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Orr of near Warsaw, and John K. Buhrt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buhrt of Milford. Kay Susan is the name of the daughter bom to Mr. and Mrs. Marion Stackhouse at 11:40 a. m., Thursday, March 31, at the Murphy Medical Center. The baby weighed six pounds and eight ounces. Miss Marjorie Baumgartner, employee at Johnson and Johnson in Chicago, spent the week end with relatives in Milford. Honoring her recently married son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Stamper, Mrs. Grace Pease entertained the following guests at dinner on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Stamper, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bell and family, of Warsaw, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Tusing and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lamoine Amsden, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hartter and daughter, Jennie, and Melvin Whitmer. 40 YEARS AGO, APRIL 4, 1929 Announcement was made last week of the secret marriage of Miss Mary Graff of Milford and Eli Gerber of Bluffton. The marriage took place on July 8, 1928. Mr, and Mrs. Gerber will live in Milford. The latter has been telephone operator at the Royal Telephone Exchange for some time. Clarence Miller of South Bend, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Miller, late of Milford, was united in marriage on Saturday afternoon, March 30, to Miss Juanita Gillis of Gravelton. The young couple will reside in South Bend where both are employed. Frank Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Scott, who is a civil engineer for the Reading Ry. Co. in Philadelphia, and John Charrier of that city, spent the week end in New York City with Robert L. Groves and Franklin Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Heiser are the parents of a daughter, Barbara Jean, born Wednesday, Mar. a 27. The marriage of Carl Young,

M■■ mii!iM WHO’LL GIVE ME $26 — Auctioneer Henry Auker is reaching out for that last dollar bid at , the Pierceton FFA slave auction at the gym Monday night. With him is “slave” Dick Osborn who brought $25 for a day’s labor. Seated are clerk Howard Menzie and FFA treasurer Blaine Farley, keeping a watchful eye on the money.

FROM THIS WEEK’S PIERCETON PRESS

Slave Sale Nets $522 For FFA

The “slave sale” at the Future Farmers of America community night, held Monday night in the school gym, netted the youth group a total cf $522, a new high. “Slave” Bob Osborn, who could not be present, brought $32, and was “bought” by Guy Stickler. Larry Manuel and Dennis Trump each brought $27 and were bought by Calvin Dodson and George Williamson, respectively. However, FFA advisor John Rodgers, the final slave to be sold, brought S4O, or $5 per hour for an eight-hour day’s work. He was bought by Gene Ringgenberg. Auker Auctioneers Henry Auker, well known South Whitley auctioneer, who knows how to coax the last dollar from a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Young of Milford, to Miss Jane Dwyer, daughter of Capt. M. J. Dwyer, Bay side, L. 1., was solemnized on Friday, March 29. A new fire truck built by the Howe Company of Anderson, and which will be shipped to Panama this spring, will be brought to Milford upon its completion for a demonstration. * I I* y II II B w a a 1 1 sure 5 FORD Years Milford

bidder, donated his services at the sale, and Howard Menzie served as clerk with FFA member Blaine Farley serving as treasurer. The money goes toward an FFA trip and for trophies. About 2CO attended the chili supper in the school cafeteria, and a regular FFA meeting followed, with leader Mitch Ousley presiding. Rick Osborn gave the FFA creed he will give at the state contest at Purdue university on June 18. Roger Studebaker, a former FFA member of the LarwillPierceton chapter, showed color slides of a 1967 trip he made to Europe with an FFA group. Tomorrow’s Homemaker 4-H Club Holds March Meeting The 4-H Tomorrow’s Homemakers met recently with Beverly Welty presiding. Margaret Green and Connie Hoopingarner led in the pledges. Roll call and the reports were heard. The next meeting will be a Mother’s Tea on April 28. demonstrations were given by Brenda Welty on “How to Measure Flour Correctly” and by Elaine Hcopingarner on “Embroidery”. Refreshments were served by Denise Darr, Sherri Bahn and Kim Tatnmel. Mrs. Richard Kaiser of Milford had been a substitute teacher in the second grades at Syracuse elementary school this past week. TERMITES UNIVERSAL TERMITE CONTROL Ph. 267-7372 511 So. Union St Warsaw, Indiana ALLIED LBR. CO. (formerly Conn & Buhrt Lbr. Co.) Phone: 457-3331 Syracuse ANDERSON PAINT AND SUPPLY CO. Syracuse, Ind.

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List WCTU Poster Contest Winners j Mrs. Parke Pearson, county ' WCTU president, has announced ' the winners in the annual Women’s Christian Tempedance Un- 1 ion poster contest as follows: Group I (fourth, fifth and sixth ‘ 1 graders*—Judy Shaffer, Sidney I fourth grader; Olga Lambros, Washington sixth grader; and Hol- : ly Strong, Leesburg fifth grader. Group II (seventh, eighth and ninth graders)—Terry Niccum, South Whitley freshman from Sidney; Joyce Arnette, Warsaw eighth grader from Claypool; and Lyle Warren, Warsaw eighth grader from Claypool. Group 111 < sophomores, juniors and seniors' —Bob Hudson, Warsaw sophomore from Claypool. The posters were judged last Saturday morning with the first place winners to be sent to Indianapolis for the state contest. Mrs. Glen Morehouse, president cf the Milford-Syracuse union, assisted with the contest. Buena Chaney, GOP State Chairman, Praises ‘lke’ Hoosier Republicans join all Americans in mourning the death of our beloved former President Dwight David Eisenhower. Ike gave his entire life to the service of the country, author, soldier, educator, President and Great American—Dwight Eisenhower. It can be said about Ike what was said about Abraham Lincoln in 1865, “now he belongs to the ages.”, TERI BUSHONG HONORED ON SECOND BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bushong, Syracuse, entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday honoring the second birthday anniversary of their daughter Teri. Dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Bushong, Pam and David, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stanfield and Mrs. Mary Stanfield. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bushong and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stutzman, all of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Treet of South Btnd, and their son, Albert of Portageville, N. Y„ visit- , ed friends at Syracuse, Sunday afternoon. (

LIGONIER NEWS By Rose Cunningham Good Friday Services At Ligonier Good Friday services will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with Rev. W. R. Simmons, pastor of the Ligonier Presbyterian church delivering the sermon. Music will be furnished by the combined choirs of the First Methodist and Centennary Methodist churches. GOSHEN CHOIR ON TOUR Retha Mae Yoder, soprano and Rosalie D. Yoder, alto, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Galen Yoder, r 3 Ligonier, will be touring with the Collegiate Choir of Goshen college during the trimester break. The choir and string ensemble directed by Cornelius P. Matthies will be performing before eight Ohio audiences. The group composed of 39 persons will be on tour from April 16 - 22. West Noble Honor Roll The West Noble high school honcr roll has been announced as follows: 10th Grade — Phil Fought; Louise Hooley; Dixie Howell, All A’s: Ray Malone, Greg Weimer, AU A’s. Uth. Grade — Doris Burns, Karen DiGangi, All A’s; Janet Gangwer; Thad Harper; Ruth Jorg, All A’s; Tim Knafel; Linda Knap; Meplody Nei; Christine Schlemmer; Margi Shultz. 12th. Grade — John Alber; Jim Gorsuch; Steve Hagen, All A’s; Joyce Leamon; Connie Sipe All A’s; William Warren, All A’s; Dan Reynolds. QUEEN CONTEST AT WEST NOBLE West Noble high school classes have chosen their candidates for the queen contest to be held on April 18. Jane Alber, Rita Blue and Joyce Coy with alternates of Eliene Mault and Marie Mullins will represent the junior class. Mary Rose, Eilene Yeager and Pat Beezley with alternates of Cheryl Price and Cheryl Parker, will represent the sophomores. There will be no representatives from the senior class this year because of a new ruling by the student council. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Russell Losee of 601 E. Wabash Avenue, Nappanee, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Connie, to Michael Paul Stanfield, son of Herbert Stanfield of New Paris and Ruby Stutzman of Syracuse. A June wedding is planned by the couple.

Wed., Apr. 2, 1969 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

' ’ s ||K ||l| j ■ fl EXCHANGE VOWS FRIDAY — Miss Nancy Kinder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Kinder of r 4 Syracuse, and Steven Runge, son of Donald Runge of Lake Wawasee and Mrs. Gerald Fugler of Hurst, Tex., were united in marriage Friday evening in the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church, Syracuse. Rev. August Lundquist performed the single ring ceremony. The bride is a 1968 graduate of Syracuse high school. She attended Stephens college, Columbia, Mo., where she studied theatre arts. Mr. Runge is also a 1968 Syracuse high school graduate. He is now an engineering student at Purdue university. Following a week’s wedding trip to southern California, the young couple will be at home in Warren House Apartments, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Linda Harrington And Danny Jones Wed In Syracuse March 15

The Syracuse Church of the Brethren was the scene of the March 15 wedding of Miss Linda Sue Harrington, daughter of Mrs. Connie Mock of r 2 Syracuse, and Danny Bill Jones, son of Daniel Jones, also of r 2 Syracuse. Rev. Ralph Wagoner, pastor of the church, officiated at the double ring ceremony at 7:30 o’clock in the evening. The wedding was performed in the presence of 50 guests before an altar decorated with yellow and white mums. Mrs. Ralph Wagoner, organist, played “I Love You Truly,” “Promise Me” and “Wedding Song.” Satin Brocade Gown Given in marriage by her broth-er-in-law, James Pifer, the bride appeared in a satin brocade empire gown made by her aunt, Mrs. Robert Hepler, and her mother. The gown,featured a scoop neckline and long bridal point sleeves. Her nylon tulled shoulder-length veil was held by a satin brocade bow. She carried yellow sweetheart roses. Marlee Mock was her sister’s maid of honor. Her gown was yellow chiffon over taffeta in empire design. Her headdress was a white bow with streamers and she carried white pompons and yellow sweetheart roses. Another sister, Mrs. James Pifer, was bridesmaid. Her gown was identical with that of the maid of honor as was her headdress and flowers. Steve Crow was the best man with John Edgar and Fritz Hann serving as ushers. Mrs. Mock choose a blue brocade dress with blue accessories and a corsage of yellow sweetheart roses for her daughter’s wedding. Reception A reception was held following the ceremony in the home of the bride’s mother. Decorations were in yellow and white. There were 50 guests attending. Miss Delores Hepler of Milford served and Mrs. Fritz Hann of Syracuse poured. Following a wedding trip to Chicago, the couple will be at hcme’on r 2 Syracuse. The bride is a 1966 graduate of Syracuse high school and is employed at the Burger Dairy Store, Syracuse. Mr. Jones is a 1964 graduate of

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Syracuse high school, served in the U. S. navy four years and is employed at Regent Homes, Inc., Syracuse. Wawakeeckie Homemakers Hold March Meeting The Kosciusko County Wawakeechie Homemakers club held its monthly meeting March 26. Hostesses were Mrs. William Brandt and Mrs. Ashley Hawk, who had decorated the tables in keeping with the Easter season. Response to roll call was “a habit I want to break”. The reports were heard. Meditation by Mrs. Fredric Banta was the reading of a poem entitled “My Opportunity” by Thomas Simpkin. Mrs. Donald Deck, who attended a workshop, informed the members of suggested subject lessons for next year. These were discussed and suggestions were made by members as to what they were most interested in. Mrs. Vance Moots with garden remarks, gave some interesting information on the rose. Mrs. Cleo Schoeff also gave some garden remarks. The month’s lesson was on "Important Papers” given by Mrs. Thelma Hattersley. The next meeting will be April 23. The hostesses are Mrs. Ed Zumbaugh and Mrs. John W. Peters. There were 20 members present. Three Arrests Made By Milford Police Recently Members of the Milford police department arrested three persons on March 21 and 23. Bud Eugene Vanscoik of r 1 Edwardsburg, Mich., was arrested on March 21 for speeding. Donald R. Vandiver of 752 W. Walnut, Nappanee, was arrested at 6:35 p.m. on March 23 for an unsafe start and paid $19.25 in justice of the peace Harry Dale Doty’s court. Paul C.. Roudabush of Milford, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. on the 23d for an unsafe start and also paid $19.25 in JP Doty’s court.

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