The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 July 1970 — Page 9

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Milford Pastor Tells Os His Experiences On European Tour

By REV. RALPH KARSTEDT (EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter comes from Rev. Ralph Karstedt, pastor of the Milford United Methodist church, who with Mrs. Karstedt is accompanying the School Band and Chorus of America on its European tour.) They stood in the rain and didn’t seem to mind it at all. Our group, The School Band and Chorus of America, was in the Royal Gardens at Innsbruck, Austria. When the cold, thin drizzle began to fall, the appreciative crowd remained in place and didn’t seem to notice the wetness Since that evening last Thursday, 1 have tried several times to evaluate what happened. It seems to me that basic European politeness must be part of the key. Quite beyond this, though, our kids were refreshing.

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and their music was good. The local folks loved them. In front of me, a grandmotherly type danced a little and sang along with the band as it burst into the strains of “The Stars And Stripes Forever.” It would be easy for me to use all of this space telling you about the sights and sounds of Europe. In the two short weeks that we have been here on our concert tour, we have certainly experienced many of them. The mountains of Switzerland and Austria, the canals of Venice, the gardens of the Netherlands and of Belgium, the .many places in which history, old and new, has been made-we have seen all. Our wonderful young people and the warm reception that they have received, though, are the only things that seem important now. We met in New York Few of us knew more than two or three others in our group. None of the

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young people had played or sung together. The kids were filled with hopes and still overpowered with nenes and the jitters of the unknown future. Then, on Monday, group came together in Waterloo, Belgium for the first of three days of intensive rehearsing under the leadership of Edward T. Horn of Bloomington. Illinois and Varner M. Chance of North Webster. If not perfect to the ears of a trained musician, their music by Wednesday night’s dress rehearsal was great enough to sweep the average person out of his seat. And the audiences ... In Nancy. France they applauded endlessly. The next evening, in Mulhouse, France they began to clap along with the last strain of “The Stars And Stripes.” In Switzerland, they stood around the walls and called for encore after encore When our band and choir ran out of encore numbers.

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we started playing the old pieces over again. The crowd kept demanding more. Why are we here? Perhaps the answers to this question are complex. Certainly we all wanted to visit Europe. Beyond this, we all love the same, common language of music. Still beyond this, though, we want to play our part in improving international and interpersonal relations. When people meet and talk, laugh and sing together they begin to smile at one another. Our young people, our fabulous kids, are set on the mission of making folks smile across the seas. My wife and I are with the School Band of America and School Chorus of America as chaperones. Whether or not these 130 young people need us is an interesting question. All of our 30 chaperones were out a fewminutes late for a meeting last night. When we dashed back into our hotels we found the halls quiet, the young people getting ready for bed and all in perfect order These responsible young people are casting an image of America that is a striking contrast to that of the hippies who are constantly being projected over local television. Some folks say that the world can't be changed. Others set out to make it better. Our young people, who by the way include Kathy Jones of Syracuse, Rick McDonald of Milford and Karen Rowe of North Webster, are well on their way in the search of the latter and greater goal. Sheldon (Foster Is Graduate MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Navy airman apprentice Sheldon S. Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Foster of 403 Mylean StLigonier. was graduated from the aviation maintenance administration course at the naval air technical training center here. The six-week course included instructions in .typing, publications and aircraft maintenance systems, accounting, and operations.

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tj3JZINJ<S around A resident of the north shore. Lake Wawasee. has inquired to a rumor of a widening of the narrow, winding lake road in the near future and if this is a reality, what will the restrictions and limits be? With a posted 30-mile zone in most sections in that area, few travel this speed creating a hazard at all times with more chance of an accident due to the heavy summer travel. Inquiry also comes forth as to a double-line effect for this road, for no passing. More on this is sure to come! • * • The new limestone wall being laid at the Dean Pittman home at Syracuse Lake is an attractive feature. * * * Speaking of traffic hazards and what-not, seems the stoplight at the main intersection of town isn't stopping all traffic with a red light. Several persons narrowly escaped injury there when a truck southbound on the state road failed to get stopped completely at the red light until partially through the intersection. Had they not been observant in attempting to cross the intersection, a catastrophe could have taken place. Seems the improved road encourages speeders and the approaching southbound traffic come upon the stoplight without sufficient warning. » Efforts by W. W. Spurgeon, Jr.,

have been rewarded in regard to arrangements assuring patrons of the local B & 0 passenger train for waiting room facilities at the station. Through co-operation with railroad officials, the town board and Syracuse police, the waiting rooms will be open daily for convenience of patrons. An article of explanation appears elsewhere in this issue, including the waiting room hours. sO • * • In patriotic observance, local youth Dan Dust, was observed by a neighbor one morning, raising our flag in position. Seeing that it was properly displayed, the viewer then watched the youth, a 1970 graduate of Wawasee high school, hoist the state flag alongside. Refreshing to see our youth so interested. « « • Here’s a breakthrough: Dr. Robert Craig and Floyd Baker have indicated to feHow board members they plan to run for re-election to the Lakeland Community School Board. Both men are completing their first term on the board. Dr. Craig is vice president and Mr. Baker is secretary of the present • board. The only thing we can think of that has more human interest appeal than a youngster would be a youngster with his pet. And this is what we have here. What you are seeing is Tammy, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and

Mrs. Richard Phillips of Syracuse, who is cozying up to her black pet mule, Ginny. On page 1 last week we carried a picture of the Appaloosa mare that gave birth to twin mules on the Bill Sloan farm north of Syracuse. Well, Bill is Tammy’s grandpa, and she had every right to like Ginny and Jenny, the twin mare mules. She playfully followed the mules around the pasture, and here is using the successful nose-to-nose technique to get close to Ginny. ♦ * ♦ A number of uptown Warsaw merchants, feeling the pinch of the Lakes Village Shopping Center, are angling for ways and means of perking up business in the downtown area. They eye an increasing number of downtown store buildings falling empty as an ominous sign of a deteriorating downtown business area. Some think the opening of the bypass will further hurt the downtown area. Anyway, one idea that has been proposed is a Mall between Main and Center streets on Buffalo street. This would be the block on the east side of the court house. This same group met with the mayor and his board of works last Thursday at the Rozelle Country Club to raise complaints about the town taking away some 128 downtown parking spots. • •' « Some women will wear wigs, false eyelashes, and foundation garments—and then complain that “there aren't any real men left.”—Anon. ♦ * ♦ If you see written all over the seawall at Ernestine Shrout’s Lake Wawasee home, “Welcome White Sox,” it was to make welcome two famous ball fans. They were Jerry Crider, White Sox pitcher, and Gregg Nettles, Cleveland Indian third baseman, and their wives. Johnnie and Mary Kimble of the Kale Island Beacon met the two couples in Florida last winter, and invited them to Lake Wawasee. They were guests of the Kimbles and others at the lake three days early last week. ♦ « * The Byron Connollys received a surprise telephone call Saturday from their son Tim in California on R & R and also business. He has been stationed at Da Nang since December and was promoted to sergeant in March. Tim was scheduled to leave today (Wednesday) to return for duty and was unable to make it home. • * * Conservation officer Earl Money says more turtles are needed, three to four inches in size, before the Miami Indian chief will be coming to Syracuse. Live turtles are to’ be taken to the Syracuse police

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and fire station for safe keeping until enough have been collected for Chief Swimming Turtle, Oliver Godfrey, 73, to come to town. After the turtles have been collected, an afternoon outing for youths of the area is planned at the scout cabin. BAPTIST WOMEN MEET TUESDAY The monthly meeting of the Wawasee Heights Baptist church Women’s Christian Fellowship was held July 14 in the church with 20 in attendance. Mrs. Keith Koble opened the meeting with prayer and Mrs. Robert Mundy presented the scripture. It was announced an election of officers will take place at the next meeting to be held August 18. The nominating committee is comprised of Mrs. Delos Martin, Mrs. Mundy and Miss Carlla Kiser. During the meeting, each member was given the opportunity to “adopt” one or more servicemen to whom they will write. Mrs. Mundy presented the lesson “Time for God” and showed slides to illustrate what God has done for us. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rebecca Kitson and Mrs. Larry Miller. Mrs. Koble and Mrs. Dan Marguart will be in charge of refreshments for the next meeting. CIVIL DEFENSE iN ITS JULY MEETING The Syracuse civil defense unit held its regular July meeting Thursday evening with chairman Thomas Gilbert presiding. A report of the CD booth at the recent fair was given and other regular business discussed. Traffic chairman Earl Cooper reported he had been contacted in regard to directing traffic for parking at football games which will be starting soon. Discussion was held on a bake sale by the unit in August. Special Program At Syracuse Church Os Brethren Sunday A musical program will be presented at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren on Sunday night at 7 p.m. by the Christian Way Singers of New Paris. You Can Earn 71/2% Present Annual Rate With Our Debenture NOTES Budget Loan Corp. Offer made byj Prospectus to residents of Ind. only. Information At Our Office Budget Investment 105 W. Main St. Phone: 457-3532 SYRACUSE, IND. 46567

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