The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 May 1970 — Page 8

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‘ THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed, May 6, 1970

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& THE EDITOR

Shocked, Upset Bewildered, Angry

Dear Editor: Last week someone gave me a letter that was handed out to the people of the Brethren church, written by their minister After reading the letter over I was first shocked, upset, bewildered and then very angry. Mr. Farrell says one of our major issues in the world today is war and military ways He objects to the use of the pledge of allegiance to the flag, our young men accepting induction into military service and military funerals. In the letter referred to he suggests the members of his congregation that should they wish to allow other senice men to have a loved one of their family with a “military type" funeral they should contact Someone other than him to conduct the service, I cannot understand any of this! I don’t like wars anymore than anyone else But there have been wars from the beginning of time, and we will have wars until the end of time according to the Bible None of us like to lose

Response From State Commander

(ED. NOTE: The following letter is in response to a letter to the American Legion department commander m regard to a letter recently distributed in a local church.) Mr Bill A. Ever. Commander American Legion Post No. 223 R R 4 Syracuse. Indiana 46567 Dear Commander Ever: I have your photostatic copy of the letter pertaining to the situation in your community, as regards the statement of Reverend Jack Farrell. Sr.. and that he will no longer participate in military services As you are aware, the Preamble to our Constitution - starts with "For God and country . .”, thus, we place God above country. We recognize that certain churches have strong beliefs concerning military service, and I believe that you will find the Church of the Brethren is among those in this category However, if my research is correct, they do not refuse non-combatant service in which they tend to serve their fallen comrades in battles and to give aid and succor to the dying. We cannot quarrel with their beliefs, but I am reminded of verses from II Chronicles 7 (34 and 35). “34. If thy people go out to war against their enemies by the way that thou shalt send them, and they pray unto thee toward this city which thou hast chosen, and the house Garage Sale Saturday, May 9 Gas incinerator *lO Electric range * 7s> Girls’ 26” Bike ........ 15 Many miscellaneous items including building materials. Take highway 13 just south Os fruit Stand, turn .on road 620E to the Migedts or call 457 2990.

someone we love. Men have fought and died to keep America free so people could write trash like this man has.. I do believe in GOD first and my country second To me the church is a symbol of God, like the flag is a symbol of my country. For anyone to say things against my flag is really a slap in the face. It would almost be like someone saying 1 could have a funeral service without God. I’m not against the church or the people in it - just Mr. Farrell. If Mr Farrell doesn’t believe in our country and what H stands for and want to honor its flag which is its symbol. I can find enough people in this community who will gladly chip in to buy him a one-way ticket to any other country he ’might choose. We don’t need this type of man, as we have too many of his caliber already Thank vou, A PROUD AMERICAN Phyllis A. Huffer

which I have built for thy name; "35. Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause." I do not believe that anyone in their right mind likes war. least of all. those of us who have known the horrors of war. but we also recognize that we have a duty to our country and also to God. Thus, millions of us. believing as we do in a democratic form of government, have gone off to fight those who would suppress freedom, not only personal freedom but freedom of religion; who, if we are to believe anything we read about the communistic ideology is denied to persons who live under the communistic regimes

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At a military funeral, you will have noted, as I have noted, that it is always the pastor of the church who prays for the deceased, commits his body to the ground and his soul to life everlasting in the arms of the Lord. In recognition of, not only his service to country, but to the God who makes this universe possible, he is rendered the salute of a grateful nation for his service to God and country. I regret that Reverend Farrell thinks this demeans the dignity of a final service. His is the first objection that we have ever received at Department Headquarters and I am sure that he is in the minority, even in his own church, as regards this matter. Personally, I believe most strongly that it shows both regard to God and country to pay this final service to a patriot and a Christian who has given his life that Christianity may abound in a world that is being slowly, but surely,-converted to an atheistic ideology. You have my permission to use this letter, or any part thereof, in any rebuttal you may care to give in this matter. Sincerely yours, Robert C. Ayers Department Commander TWO YOUTHS HOSPITALIZED IN CRASH Two youths remain in Murphy Medical Center, where they were taken Saturday at 2:30 pm., when the car in which they were riding struck a tree head-on one and one-half miles north of North Webster. Roger D. Smith. 16, of Syracuse, driver of the vehicle, which was totally demolished, sustained a head injury and lacerations. His condition is listed as fair. Robert D. Arnett, 15, of North Webster, a passenger, received a possible concussion and his condition is listed as guarded in the intensive care unit. According to Indiana state trooper Julian Echterling. Smith apparently approached a “T" intersection too fast and skidded across the intersection, striking the tree. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Corm any, r 1 Milford, were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Personett of Shriner Lake. Mrs Florence Moss of Fort Wayne was also a guest

AROUND 'custiO Winsome Sarah (Mrs. Charles F.) Kroh, North Shore Drive, is rounding out a course in elementary education at I. U. Extension, Fort Wayne, hopeful of getting a job at Syracuse elementary school next year. She did her practice teaching at Syracuse elementary. • • • Deserving a long rest is Dorllas Kline, owner of the Syracuse Case for the past six years. She left the job Monday, turning over all responsibilities to new owner Cherries Caldwell. While Dorlass was around Monday to familiarize the new owner with the case, introducing her to old time customers, die had a relaxed expression on her familiar face. Asked what she planned to do now, Dorilas said, “Oh, I guess I’ll just fight with my husband.” She has made a good many friends during her years of friendly service at the popular case. • • • Accountant-correspondent Doris Darnell has been on the sick list recently, according to reports. • • > A number of no parking signs have been placed along south Huntington street and cars continue to be parked there. Wonder if the signs, installed the middle of the week, have not been noticed by persons in the habit of parking in these areas over the years. The no parking is on the east side running from the first block south of the stoplight to the south edge of town limits. •• • , For you beauty lovers, the Magnolia trees in the Syracuse area have been at their peak for the past ten days and exceptionally beautiful this year. Rains and winds have caused lots of blooms to fall, however, the trees along the city park are still bountiful and fragrant. • • • Last week our editorial page carried an editorial from the Zionsville (Ind.) Times entitled “What America Means To Me,” written by Patricia Cline, an eighth grade student in the Zionsville school. It was interesting this week to find out that Susie (Mrs. David) Fosbrink West of Zionsville, a M-J subscriber, caught the editorial. It turned out Susie was chairman of the committee in /aonsville that sponsored the essay contest and she was one of the judges New, way to kill water weeds dead) dead f dead I Weeds spoiling your water for swimming, boating, fishing, irrigation or scenic value? We can supply the specialized aquatic herbicides and know-how to solve your water weed problem quickly and easily. We'll provide professional applicating service, too, if you need it. BARBEE HARDWARE Phone:B34-2980 BARBEE LAKE

who picked Patricia’s essay as a winner. * * * A number of local motorists noted the “conglomeration” along the Huntington road norths of road 6 recently. Someone turned his (or her, or their) disdain for roadside debris into an artful reminder that we are all polluters of a sort. They took cans found along the roadside and decorated bushes and fence rows with them. This along a stretch of nearly two miles. Now, let that be a lesson to you. • • « Syracuse and environs have been bursting out all over with budding artists. Painting has become the “in thing” as housewives and retirees have taken to the easel. The regular Thursday night art classes at the EUB church south of town have sparked the local interest in art. Cooperating in this artistic enthusiasm is the State Bank of Syracuse. Almost weekly a new painting by a local artist appears on an easel for public scrutiny. Some who have displayed there include Ken Harkless, Mrs. Robert Deahl. Mrs. Paul Warner, Mrs. John Nyikos. and Mrs. Fred Cunningham of Ligonier. • • • Following an appearance before a group of Warsaw teachers Monday night, third district congressman John Bradenias of South Bend told friends he planned to introduce a resolution in the House on Wednesday making Father’s Day a national holiday. • • • Long-time Leesburg service station operator Chris Kammerer plans to retire June 1, turning over the reigns to son-in-law Dick Klopenstein. Chris add-

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ed, “Oh, I’ll help him out once ia a while.” Speaking at Leesburg lore, it’s interesting to hear the story of how Clair Bunyan and Herman Buckingham, North Manchester college buddies, ended up owners of the immensely successful Leesburg Lumber Company. Questions Board - (Continued From Page 1) v Baumgartner, however, has not received any official changes. Hershberger Chief of police Don Drake reported Jon Hershberger had quit the force on Thursday noon. Hershberger has been on vacation and was not scheduled to return to work until today. Drake stated the former Milford officer had turned in his uniforms and stated he would send a letter of resignation to the board. State and county officials will be contacted by board members for extra patrols in Milford until a new officer can be hired. The men who have been assisting the police force in the past will also continue to help Drake with his duties. Thus, Milford will continue to have police protection. Drake will adjust his schedule to serve the town as best he can for the time being. Persons calling the police department and not receiving an answer should contact state or county officials for assistance. Other Business In other business during the evening approval was given to paint the inside of the town hall with the upstairs to be painted first and the downstairs, restroom area, also to be painted if it were in need. The roof at the utility building is to be coated with asphalt by Chet Fowler. President Carl Duncan at-

tended at Cleansweep meeting at Mishawaka recently. The meeting was held in connection with the statewide clean-up project now underway. Harold Manor questioned the board on emptying trash barrels this year. He is to empty them on Monday and Friday when needed for sl6. He will receive $lO per week when they are emptied once each week. Barrels at the park and on Main street will be emptied. The MAD committee invited board members to their meeting next Monday night. It was announced Milo Clase would be at the fire station on Tuesday between 7 and 9 p.m. with civil defense information. Interested persons were requested to attend. Park board president Dean Troup stated the scout cabin addition was put on in 1954 under the sponsorship of the Lions club at a cost of $2,300. He, however, could not find a date when the cabin was built. Others present stated it was between 1943 and 1945, possibly in 1943. Troup questioned the board on painting a new sign with the park rules. He told members the beach area still needed to be turned over prior to the May 30 opening and that he would need to have the {Her put in prior to the next meeting. The board president requested persons interested in running the stand at the park this year to contact him as he still has not found anyone to run the stand.

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He continued that the girl scouts are planning a work day soon in order to help clean the park prior to Memorial Day. Board members voted to change the street lights at the end of the alleys running behind the town hall. The present lights will be changed to the newer mer-cury-vapor lights and the alley will be better lit. All members, Carl Duncan, T. A. Miller and Gerald Martin, were present for the meeting as were Mrs. Baumgartner and Mr. Deeter. AREA MEN BUY TEN PIN RESTAURANT - Two area men, Fred Clark, Jr., of North Webster and Charles Frushour of Syracuse have purchased the Ten Pin restaurant and lounge in Columbia City and the equipment there in. Clark has been associated witL his father for the past 10 years in the operation of the M & M restaurant south of North Webster. Frushour owned and operated the Wawasee Drive In and Lakeland Produce Company. He will be manager of the Columbia City restaurant with Clark as assistant. The new owners will take possession on June 1. Plans announced recently call for complete remodeling and redecorating, adoption of a new name and the introduction of new menus.