The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 June 1969 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., June 18, 1969

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'Of / ■ > % Ji ■ . / W H Jl ,x-*’’' jfl MR. AND MRS. RALPH NEFF

Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Neff To Be Honored On 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph William Neff, r 1 Milford, will be guests of honor at a reception given by their daughters in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at their home located on Mock road, miles southeast of Mil* ford. On June 25, 1919, Ralph William Neff, soft of the late Orvil and Cora (Mathews) Neff, and Grace Pinkerton, daughter of the late James W. and Emma (Neher) Pinkerton, were united in marriage by pastor W. E. Thomas of the Grace church. Mr. and Mrs. Neff have resided their entire married life in the home where they now reside. They are the parents of two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Cora Emma jean) Niles of 219 Boston street, Syracuse, and Mrs. Ralph (May Darlene) Hawkins of 801 west Walnut street, Nappanee. They have five grandchildren. No invitations will be sent. All friends and relatives are cordially invited. The couple requests that gifts be omitted. Wawasee Girls To Girls* State Three girls from Wawasee high school went to Indiana university campus on Sunday to spend a week in the Girls’ State program. The program is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. The girls are Sherry .Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Worth Jackson: Pam Lewallen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lewallen; and Amy Coy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Myrick. Syracuse, Milford and North Webster American Legion Auxiliaries sponsored the three girls.

THANK YOU! 'raja The 1969 Lake Wawasee Father’s W Day Flotilla committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who participated to make the Flotilla and the week of events a huge success. A lot of work was done by a lot of people, and it was appreciated And our congratulations to our new Flotilla Queen, Carla. Singrey, and heir lovely court, and to the many winners in the Flotilla on Sunday. Flotilla Committee STEVE HEARN, General Chairman

from the Servicee Tpi K iK' STEPHEN FISHBAUGH . Stephen Fishbaugh Enlists In The Navy; Brother Promoted Stephen Fishbaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fishbaugh of r J North Webster, has arrived at Great Lakes, 111., for his boot training of nine weeks. Young Fishbaugh - enlisted prior to graduating, .with the Wawasee high school class of 1969. Brother Promoted Word has been received from Stephen’s brother Michael that he was recently promoted to the rank of Corporal in the Marines. He has been at Dang Ha, Viet Nam since August of 1968. He expects to spend 30 days leave with his parents beginning sometime the middle of July. Michael enlisted in December of 1967 and is a graduate of North

Dan Beer In Running For State Star Farmer

Dan Beer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Beer of r 1 Milford, is on? of four Future Farmers of America still in the running fcr the state’s top FFA award. Dan has been chosen Section I Star Farmer and thus is eligible for the State Star Farmer award. The Indiana FFA Association will present the Section Star Farmer Awards and the State Star Farmer awards at the 40th annual state convention new underway at Purdue university. The State Star Farmer for 1969 will be announced at the Star Farmer ceremonies this evening at 7:30. Other section winners are Kenneth Campfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Campfield of New Richmond; Dan Mithoefer.. son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Mithoefer of New Palestine; and James Beard, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Beard of Decker. 1969 Graduate Dan is a 1969 graduate of Wawasee high school where he placed 14th in a class of 177. He is 17 years old. He has operated a 700 acre live-stock-crop farm with his parents. His current farming program includes full ownership, is 15 purebred Holstein cows, 8 purebred Hampshire sows, 26 acres of corn. 65 acres of soybeans, 8 acres of oats, and 7 acres of wheat. Dan has had a total income of over $5,000 from his farming operation during his four years of vocational agriculture. He has served his local FFA chapter as chapter reporter, secretary and president. He is a participant in the State Dairy Proficiency contest this year and was a member of the Wawasee state judging team in dairy. Dan has also been chairman of five major committees in his chapter. He has been very active in school and community activities other than FFA such as the Wawasee school advisory board and a member of Hoosier Boys’ State. MICHAEL FISHBAUGH Webster high school, class of 1967. The addresses of the brothers are: SR Stephen N. Fishbaugh, USN 8566190, Company 371 Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, 111. 60088 Cpl. Michael W. Fishbaugh

ONLY fW 5 MORE DAYS M To Enter MERMAID FESTIVAL QUEEN of the LAKES ANNUAL CONTEST (onlesl Open Io Single Girls, Age 16 Io 26 Mermaid Feslival Headquarters North Webster, Ind. or Mrs. Robed Bause, Mermaid Feslival Secretary 834-2831 Or 834-4316

ifi DAN BEER SHADY LADIES BUNCO CLUB MEETS JUNE 5 The Shady Ladies Bunco club of Syracuse met with Mrs. Fred Hapner June 5. Secre: pal gifts were received by Mrs Allen Gerber, Mrs. Tom Robinson, Mrs. Lloyd Kammerdicner and Mrs. Wilbur Knapp. Prizes went to Mrs. Knapp high; Mrs. Ralph Kammerdiener, low; Mrs. George Bowler, bunco and Mrs. Gerber, travel. There were 12 members present. Court News Syracuse Man In Elkhart County Jail Stanley E. Reed, 38, Syracuse, was booked in Elkhart county jail last week for assault and battery in connection with a family altercation. Elkhirt county police Cpl. Marler Miller and patrolman Lowell Miller took Reed to jail where he was held in lieu of $3,000 bond. Mr. Reed was arrainged Friday on a charge of assault and battery in circuit court. The hearing was continued until June 30 to enter a plea. Public defender Lee F. Mellinger was appointed attorney for the defendant. 2384037, FLSG B Supply Co. Dang Ha Bakery Pit FPO San Francisco, Cal. 96602 Jerry Kirkdorfer Graduates From I. U., Joint Service Jerry D. Kirkdorfer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kirkdorfer, Syracuse, graduated from Indiara university extension at Fort Wayne on June 5 in business administration. Jerry has enlisted in the U. S. air force and is based at Lackland, AFB, Texas. His address is: J A B Jerry D. Kirkdorfer AF 58091006 C RNo3 Sq 3706 Flight 899 Lackland AFB. Texas 78236

Dr. And Mrs. George D. Strohm To Observe Golden Anniversary

Dr. and Mrs. George D. Strohm of Lake Wawasee will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 18. Five years ago, Dr. and Mrs. Strohm moved to Syracuse from Saint Paul, Minn., where they had been active in the field of Chris- < tian Education for 34 years. For 25 years Dr. Strohm was associated with the Saint Paul Bible college, serving as its president for i 16 years. Until his retirement, he

Father John Elected Second Provincial Os American Province of Crosier Order

The Very Reverend Richard T. John, O. S. C., the prior - rector of Wawasee Preparatory, Syracuse, was elected on Saturday, June 14, as the second Provincial of the American Province of the Crosier Order for a term of three years. He was elected by the delegates to the Crosiers’ Provincial Chapter. He succeeds Father Benno Mischke O. S. C., the first American Provincial, who headed the Crosiers for the past 12 years. Father John was born in 1921 at Browerville, Minn. His high school and junior college education were obtained at Cosier Seminary, Onamia, Minn. He joined the Crosier community in 1940 and after his theological studies in Hastings, Neb., was ordained to the priesthood in 1946. He received his M. S. degree in mathematics from the University of Notre Dame in 1950, where he has recently pursued graduate courses in philosophy He has also pursued studies at Hastings college (Hastings, Neb.), St. Thomas college (St. Paul, Minn.), and the University of Minnesota. Father John has taught physics and mathematics at Crosier Seminary, Onamia, Minn.

MILFORD SYRACUSE I I The print is small, but the I I values are LARGE! I Choice SWISS STEAK lb- 7Sc Choice I . ROUND STEAK lb. 99c Choice SIRLOIN STEAK lb. 99c BONELESS RUMP ROAST lb. 69c I POT ROAST lb- 69c SIRLOIN TIP STEAK lb. $lO9 WEBER'S HOMESTYLE BREAD .... I'/< lb. loaf 17c | CRYSTAL SPRING BUTTER (Reg. 81c) lb. 69c | VAN CAMP TUNA (Large % Size) 39c I START ORANGE JUICE .... (Reg. $1.00) 4 PACK 79c | 12-oz. Individually Wrapped J KRAFT CHEESE (Reg. 69c) 59c I , Raggedy Ann SPRAY STARCH < Re 9- 59c > 49c PUREX BLEACH, Gallon (Reg. 57c) 45c Everyday Low Price On BURGER’S MILK 2'/* —Gallon —69 c 5 PREM (Can Meat) < Re 9- 57c > 49c SCOTT TOWELS 3 Bi 9 Rol,s 79c WATERMELONS Ea. 99c I t effective I I I Monday thru Saturday — 8 to 8 I Sunday — 8 to 1

was listed in Who’s Who in American Education. The Strohms also served as missionaries in China and the Philippine Islands. In addition to enjoying his retirement years along Lake Wawasee, Dr. Strohm is presently serving as pastor of Concord United Methodist church. Dr. and Mrs. Strohm will observe their golden anniversary at a family dinner celebration with their son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Kennard Robinson.

& ♦ w9s* FATHER RICHARD T. JOHN He was pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Milaca, Minn., for six years. He was Procurator of Crosier Seminary for 11 years, taught philosophy at the Crosier House of Studies, Fort Wayne, and Theology at Saint Francis college, Fort Wayne. In 1965 he was elected Prior of the Crosier Community which staffs Wawasee Preparatory. He is a member of the Priest’s Senate of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South

Bend. Besides his many pastoral, financial and teaching experiences. Father John held these civic positions: He was a member of the Board of Directors of Onamia (Minnesota) Hospital and Nursing Home which he helped establish; he has also been a member of the Board of Directors of Onamia Business Industries. which is a community venture for the enlargement of local employment opportunities and he has been on the county board of Mille Lacs county (Minnesota) for the American Red Cross and the Office of Economic Development. As a member of the American Province of the Crosier Community, Father John was elected a delegate to the Crosier General Chapter in Holland in 1955 when the Order was divided into Provinces and in 1967 when the Crosiers rewrote their Constitutions as directed by the Second Vatican Council. He has also been a delegate to the Provincial Chapters of the American Province in 1957, 1960, 1966 and 1969. He has also served as Educational Supervisor for the Crosiers’ American Province from 1963-69. MARK NINTH BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanlaningham and sons, Rodney and Ray, helped celebrate the ninth birthday of their son and brother, Edward Lynn, in their home on r 2 Milford on Monday evening.

CALL US Before You Sell Your Lambs and Hogs WE BUY LAMBS & HOGS DAILY MAX M. KYLER Phone: 839*2108 Sidney, Ind. P. B. Stewart & Co. 2100 DURBIN ST. WARSAW, IND. PHONE: 267-6054

Turkey Creek Senior Citizens Attend Concert The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens of Syracuse attended the band concert in the Syracuse city park last Thursday evening presented by the Junior High School Band of America. Following the concert the members returned to the fire station for a regular business meeting with the president, Mrs. Georgia Buster, presiding. A letter was read from the librarian at the Veteran’s hospital at Fort Wayne and one from the ticket chairman for the Police and Firemen’s fair. There was a discussion on having a float in the Syracuse float with Kosciusko county senior citizens. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served honoring the 91st birthday of Mrs. Ella Unrue and the birthday of Mrs. Emory Guy. There were 11 memb?rs and three guests, Stewart LeCount of Warsaw and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Gertsch of Lake Wawasee and Tampa, Fla., who became members. Games were played with white elephant prizes awarded the winners. The next meeting will be June 26 and will be a carry-