The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 December 1969 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOl RNAI Wed., Dec. 24. 1969

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North Webster Bv MRS. MARGUERITE BLACK

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN HAS YULE PROGRAM The program Sunday evening, Dec. 21, began with a reading “Everywhere, Everywhere Christmas Tonight,” by Mrs. Howard Kiser. Prophecy was read from the Old Testament by Sparky Haag, a reading from the New Testament was by the Home Builders, and from the Willing Workers class Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rowe sang “Star of the East.” The children’s class sang three numbers, kindergarten sang “Happy Birthday” to the Baby Jesus, Karen Rowe sang “Birthday of a Kind.” From the Beacon class Mrs. Rhoda Mock and Mrs. Joe Roush gave a vocal duet, Mrs. Glen Whitehead a reading. The Young People’s Class with teacher Joe Shock presented a skit, “Three Kings.” The close was by the newly formed male chorus singing “Go Tell it on the Mountain.” Gifts were given the minister, Rev. Paul Schrider, teachers and treats to the children. Refreshments were in the basement. —NW— United Methodist Church Activities The Youth Fellowship members met at the church Monday eve and went caroling. After that they convened at the church for chili, drinks, and other food. Games were played and enjoyed by all. The Stuart Walkers, and Rev. and Mrs. Weeks were also present. Men Elect Officers The Methodist men had their December meeting last week and elected officers for the new year. Those elected were: President — Warren Sloan Vice president — Stuart Walker Secretary — Dean Williams Treasurer — Jerry Richardson Choir Meets Mr. and Mrs. “Bud” Lantz had the adult choir out to their home to celebrate Christmas on Monday evening with open house. Mrs. Lantz served wassail punch, nut breads and candies. —NW—RETURN FROM FLORIDA TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bowser returned recently from a weeks stay in the south. In Florida they stopped at Silver Springs and

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took a ride in the glass bottom boats and they spent four days inFort Lauderdale resting in the sun. Coming north they visited Cape Kennedy, and Marineland. They arrived home on Sunday night to a slightly different climate. —NW— Kiwanis Hears Dr. Smith Speak At Manchester Men from the Kiwanis club were priviledged to hear Dr. Smith speak on “Drugs” at a meeting in North Manchester last Tuesday evening. Dr. Smith is on the staff at the clinic in North Manchester. “People seem to be unable to cope with today’s problems, to find a solution to small matters, until they pile up and they turn to drugs for relief. The problem is not the work they are doing, or their place in society—it is their lack of Spiritual growth,” says Dr. Smith. Attending were: Chris Koher, Loren Babskey, Joe Longnecker, Maurice Crow, Dan Watson and Rev. Weeks. —NW—-SPC-5 Stephen R. I .eedy Home From Viet Nam SPC 5 Stephen R. Leedy was met at O Hare field in Chicago Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, by his wife, Cheryl, her mother Mrs. H. A. Ganger, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Leedy of Ranch Rd., Warsaw, and his sister and husband, the Lynn Wamplers. Stephen had been with the 25 Inf. div. in Ty Ninh for the past year. Awards he received include the combat infantry Badge, Vietnamese service medal, Vietnamese campaign medal, and the army commendation Medal. He is a graduate of Warsaw high school, Purdue university, and was formerly employed by Standard Oil before entering service. Basic training was at Fort Campbell, Ky., and AIT at Fort Lewis, Wash. His wife, the former Cheryl Ganger, lived with her family in North Webster and worked for Arnold Corp, in Warsaw while he was away. She will accompany him to Fort Carson, Col., in

I January to complete his tour of duty. Big silver letters strung between two poles in the Ganger yard say “WELCOME HOME STEVE.” —NW—DOUGLAS LONG IS HOME FROM VIET Sgt. Douglas R. Long arrived in California on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and his father met him at the air port in Chicago early that same morning. Doug was returning from Cu Chi, Viet Nam where he has been serving with the 12 div. 25 Inf. He received Three Bronze stars for heroism and service, the army commendation Medal for valor, two purple hearts, and Air Medal, and the combat infantry badge. He spent four weeks last spring in the hospital from injuries suffered in combat. He took basic at Fort Campbell, Ky., and his AIT at Fort Lewis, Wash. Doug is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long and a graduate of North Webster high school, he attended Purdue university before entering service. On January 20, 1970 he will return to Fort Hood, Texas, to finish his service. - NW—SPONSELLER, Jerlyn Kay Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sponseller of South Whitley a daughter, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in Whitley county hospital. She is called Jerlyn Kay and weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Browning of Muncie, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sponseller of Barbee Lake. Great grandparents are Mrs. W. S. McGary of Pierceton; Mrs. Forest Sponseller, Kimmell and Mrs. Funderburg of Ohio. —NW—IN SOUTH BEND HOSPITAL Mrs. F. L. Hively, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Valentine, entered South Bend Memorial hospital Friday. She is in traction* and undergoing treatment for injuries resulting from an automobile accident in September. The Hivelys have two children and reside near New Paris. —NW— Efficient Homemakers Meet With Mrs. Stookey Guests were served fruit punch as they arrived at the home of Mrs. Dave Stookey Thursday > evening for the Efficient \ Homemakers Christmas party. 1 Tables had red and green covers, centerpieces and knitted bells. The small bells were favors for each guest. After a short business meeting Mrs. Ira Nine installed new officers for next year. Meditations were poems of Christmas by Mrs. John Weeks. Just at the close of the meditations the fifth grade surprised the ladies by caroling outside. Miss Hamm, the music teacher was with them. Mrs. Stookey accompanied the

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group by playing on the marimba while they sang Silent Night. She then played O Holy Night. The gift exchange was when secret, pals were made known. Names were drawn for next year. Mrs. Stookey served hors dervs, crackers, tea and coffee to 23 present. Mrs. Hannah Payne had not missed a meeting in nine years until this (me. Her son Jim and family arrived from away to spend the holidays with her. —NW— Service Clubs Have Christinas Party The local service clubs, Lions, Jaycees, and American Legion gave a party Sunday for kids to meet Santa and see a magic show. Along with the magic show they each received a nice present and a bag of goodies. This was for pre-school through the eighth grade. It was in North Webster school gymnasium. - NW— Mrs. Hollar Hostess To Backwater Friends Backwater Friends home ec club was entertained by Mrs. Vem Hollar in her home Thursday evening, Dec. 18. A Christmas theme was carried out with decorations, a tree, food and an exchange of gifts. Secret pals were revealed. Roll call was answered with each giving a Christmas wish. Mrs. Ledru Gray told of the club’s accomplishments the past year. Mrs. Gray complemented the lesson leaders, the health and safety leader, garden leader and all who had worked to make the club a success. Mrs. Orva Miller installed officers for the coming year. The meditations were by Mrs. Harold Leach, entitled “In a Lonely Cafeteria.” Mrs. Robert Roose played the organ while the members sang Christmas carols. A report was made on the gift the club gave a needy family. Each one took her turn at a table unwrapping her gift and trying to guess who the secret pal was. A variety of Christmas cookies, cheese, fruit cake, tea and coffee were served to 24 present. —NW— Junior Youth Have Christinas Party At Milford Church Junior youth of fourth grade through sixth had a Christmas party Friday night. They met at the Milford Christian church with sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Martindale of Syracuse, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Martindale. Caroling was the first thing on their busy schedule, then back at the church they had pizza and cold drinks. A gift exchange was enjoyed by all. Each was given a treat from the church as they left the party. -NW—CHRISTMAS LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Larry Teghtmeyer and Tammy will spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Leinker. On Sunday, Dec. 28, they will be guests of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Teghtmeyer. Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Rinker and family will be with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pryor and children of Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neth will spend Christmas with their daughters family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Turpin and Michelle of New York. Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyer and son will be with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Barnhart on the holiday. That evening they will be with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Boyer. Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas will be in Findlay, Ohio, for , Christmas at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harvey. On Christmas eve Rev. and Mrs. John Weeks will be with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sunderman. They will be at home for Christmas day, then visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Walker in Kokomo late that day. On December 21 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mitchell had as guests Mrs. Burrell Mathias of Larwill, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Crume of South Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilfong, South Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Snyder, Bippus and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sims, Columbia City. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Rash and children will visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rash in Bluefield, W. Va., on Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. David Blackwell 111 and son will be guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Blackwell II in Fort Wayne. Also guests are Mr. and Mrs. Allan Blackwell of Indianapolis. In the evening the Blackwells will visit her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson. The Joe Martin family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sand and children of Warsaw on Sunday. On Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kurtz and boys of Waterville, Ohio, will be guests of the Joe Martins. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barrett and family, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Kistler of Churubusco, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roush and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morehead and family will be Christmas eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eastman in Sturgis, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barrett will spend Christmas day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hollice Rarrett of Boswell. They will be overnight guests of the elder Barretts. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Moerchen and children are spending Christmas with her brothers family, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stump at Warsaw. Present too will be Roger’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Stump. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Iden will be guests Christmas day of his parents, the Ralph Idens of Cromwell. Other guests will be the Charles Geiger family, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Elliott and daughter. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fribley of Huntington will spend Christmas day at their home at Epworth Forest. Their guests are their son-in-laws and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. John Snider and Beth Ann of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weidefibener of Bloomington, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reynolds and son of Fort Wayne and Dr. Fribley’s son, Robert. Mrs. F. E. Fribley will also be present. The Earl Fribley family of North Webster and Miss Kathleen Turner of Fort Wayne will have dessert with the family and spend the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Himebaugh will have their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Himebaugh, Jim and Sue as Christmas guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Martindale and children will spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hickman of Syracuse. That evening they will visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martindale. Alfred Kuhn will be a guest Christmas day of his daughter, Mrs. Lena Bell Murphy. Mrs. Murphy’s son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murphy and baby will also be present. The Doug Bowser family will be with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. “Bus” Likens on Christmas day

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OLD PICKWICK SITE — These old buildings, come to life under the ink pen of Ken Harkless, were located on the north side of Main street in Syracuse, on property where the Pickwick Theater and Lounge are now located. The building on the left is the old post office building around 1805. About IMO the entire block of frame buildings burned to the ground, according to Harkless. The new buildings were torn down in the late 1930 s and the Pickwick Block was built by W. E. Long. It burned and was rebuilt, then burned again and was rebuilt. This site, then, was burned out three different times.

and with the Glen Kuhn family that evening. —NW—COMMUNITY Paul Royer is a patient at Fort Wayne’s Parkview hospital since last week. His son Jim is home from I U where he is studying medicine. Joan, the daughter, is at home for the holidays from Colorado where she is a teacher. Mrs. Lucy Boblett remains a patient in Whitley County hospital. Mrs. Lester White returned home Friday after undergoing surgery in Goshen hospital. Danny Shanbeck has been visiting friends in the community. He is a graduate of North Webster high school in 1949, and is employed in government work in the Marshall islands. He is spending time with his mother, Mrs. Victoria Shanbeck in Warsaw. Community Christmas Party At North Webster The community Christmas party was held Sunday, Dec. 21 at the North Webster school gym. The party was for all children up to and including the eighth grade. Nelson Auer entertained with magic tricks. Santa arrived to pass out treats. This is a joint project of the American Legion, and Auxiliary, Lions Club and Jaycees.

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KATHY McFARREN OBSERVES BIRTHDAY Recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Doral McFarren of Milford, honoring the birthday of their daughter Kathy’s 11th birthday, included her grandparents, Mrs. Carrie McFarren of Milford and Mrs. Gladys Campbell of Albion; her aunts, uncles and cousins, Mr. and Mrs.

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Howard Bortner and Barry of Albion and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smolck, Belinda Lee, Brenda Lee and Richard Lee II of Avilla. Others present were her brother, Steve and sister Elaine. The family attended the school Christmas program and the Bethel church Christmas program.