The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 December 1970 — Page 13
AROUND Lionel L. Harmison. retired Major of Beaver Dam, well known in the Lakeland community, has had correspondence with Staff-Sergeant David Misc chell of Fort Hood, Texas, concerning his recent trial concerning the Mi Lai incident in Viet Nam. Last week he received a personally addressed letter from Sgt. Mitchell, following his acquittal at a military court martial. /
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He writes: "1 pray that all the men is tried for the Mi Lai 4 incident is found innocent of the charges that have been brought against them. ... I say once again that the Good Lord was with me, he knew of my innocence .” Christmas decorations come in all sixes, shapes, colors and designs imaginable. Now comes one we thought unusual On display are two made out of saucers and baby food jars, stacked on end with a candle on top. They are antiqued and make an unusual decoration. They are the handiwork of Jill (Mrs. Paul) Beesley and Kay (Mrs. George) Lowe. Christmas decorations in uptown Syracuse and in the Village are better this year than in many years past, thanks in
great part to Chet Elder and members of his chamber of commerce Christmas decorating committee. A Saturday rain caused some to droop where supporting poles gave way to soft ground, but no serious damage was done to any of them. However, Chet points out his committee is about $1,400 short of funds to pay for decorations In all, they spent $3,280 this year. Anyone who hasn't been contacted and wants to help defray remaining costs can send check to Chet in care of the chamber of commerce. This is a real community effort and support is deserving. The Pioneer club of the Weatherhead Co. in Syracuse plans its annual party at the Warsaw armory on Saturday, Dec. 19, for employees with five or more years of service with the company. There will be a reception from 5:36 to 6:30 and dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. All employees are invited to the dance after the dinner. Stan Stucko is president of the Pioneer club. Paula Kerlin. daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kerlin. is back in class at Ball State. Muncie, for her senior year following a stint at student teaching at W’akarusa. She is majoring in physical education. Ever hear of an automatic flag pole? Well, the REMC in Warsaw has one of the four in use in the state.
Working off a time clock, the flag comes out of the pole and is raised to the top. At dusk, the reverse happens: The flag comes down and withdraws inside the flag pole. Neat, huh? Santa Claus slipped into Syracuse Saturday in the driving snow greeting children at Augsburger's in the morning and several hundred at the public library from 2 to 4 in the afternoon. He plans- to greet youngsters attending the free 2-hour show Saturday at the Pickwick theatre. Have you seen the new BPW recipe book? Looks interesting! Seems another new business is locating in the Appenxeller building on south Huntington. Did you know Chief Wawasee celebrated his 30th birthday anniversary at the Crosson Mill Park on November 14? Thirteen-year-old Jesse Stevens is missing a bicycle and a reward is being offered. Young Jesse discovered the missing bicycle, purchased this summer with funds from his newspaper route, following a oneweek illness and it is hoped the Borrower will return it in safe and good condition. On the brighter side, a large quantity of fresh fruits was presented to the Syracuse fire and police departments the past week end. In the spirit of the coming holiday season, members sacked the fruit and dispersed them in the community. If you're still a little sleepy, try crossing the railroad, tracks on south Main street early in the morning. You will awaken!
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Did you know you can not give a personal check at license branches? You can't put it past the kids. At the Syracuse library Saturday, old Santa was having a high old time with the youngsters, taking orders for toys and making promises that would put most any politician to shame. One little girl, however, not to be outdone, climbed upon Santa's knee and handed him this note: “deer Santa — Spare the “HoHo” rooteen old man and promise me the toys — or I’ll expoze you for a fake! PS. I kno who you reely are! Maurine.” We have a sneaking hunch Maurine had an assist from her daddy. The lady driver told the police officer it was impossible for her to slow down with him going so fast in back of her. Johnnie Walker, the namesake of a famous brand of the same name, offers this as a holiday drink. Equal parts of milk, sugar and rum. The milk gives you strength and the sugar gives you energy. The rum gives you ideas what you can do with all that strength and energy. Wawasee Heights Baptist Church, the “comer” church in the Lakeland area, got an attractive new sign this week. The church is located across from WHS. Peg calls Dick the "Red Baron.” Fran Jayne, of the Village Flower Shop, states her recent, open house was “most successful.” EARLY CHRISTMAS AT HAAB HOME Mr. and Mrs. George Haab and family celebrated an early Christmas in the Haab home near Milford this past week end. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Haab and daughters, Robin and Debbie of Orland Park, 111., and Mr and Mrs. Fred Haab and sons, Danny and Timmy of Glyn Bernie, Md.. arrived Thursday night to spend a long week end with their parents. Friday guests in the Haab home were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Miller of Nappanee. The Terry Haabs left for their home on Sunday evening with the Fred Haabs departing on Monday.
ADDRESS GIVEN — The current address for Louie A. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Devon Davis of r 1 Milford and husband of the former Ruby Kern of Syracuse, is as follows: s Pfc. Louie A. Davis 317-56-8348 D 1-82 Arty. Americal Division APO San Francisco 96374 Looking Up Class Holds Yule Party lhe Looking Up class of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren held their Christmas party and gift exchange Saturday night at a Goshen restuarant with 15 in attendance. Rev. Jack Farrell gave the invocation. Christmas carols were led by Mrs. Jerry Hapner followed by a poem by Mrs. Lloyd Kammerdiener entitled, “A Christmas Wish." The program, “A Christmas in Nigeria” was presented by Mrs. Charles Baldwin. The evening closed with prayer by Mrs. Kammerdiener. COUPLES HOLD A PROGRESSIVE SUPPER A progressive supper was held Sunday beginning with the first course at the Syracuse home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kammerdiener and family. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Garry Eyer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hapner and family, all of the Syracuse area. The second course followed at the Eyer home, followed by the third course, a dessert, at the Hapner home, where a gift exchange was held. Highlite of the evening was the arrival of Santa Claus. SERVICE ADDRESS FOR DAROLD GOON The address for Sfc. Darold E. Goon is: Sfc. Darold E. Goon 303324092 Hq. USARV. A.V.N. APO San Francisco 96375
Wed., Dec. 16, 1970 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL
Marijuana History
By DONALD E. FRANTZ This is another of the series of columns on legislative proposals. While I know of no legislator who proposes to legalize Marijuana, there are people who endorse that action. Last year I was named to a national committee to study methods of eradicating domestic marijuana. Since that time I have studied some of the facts of historical significance surrounding this plant. The story of Marijuana or Hemp (Cannabis Saliva) a curious and bizarre mixture of fact and legend. The earliest reference to it comes from writings dated 2737 B.C. One of the old Chinese Emperors, Shennung, assembled information on pharmacy and included reference to it. His botanical findings were very accurate as he described its growth habits. The Chinese used it in medicines but apparently were rather strict about its use as an “escapist drug.” They made it illegal about 1500 B.C. Cannabis apparently was not native to such countries as India or the middle east nations but it did get established there. Their reaction to it was different. While the Chinese cultivated Hemp for its fiber production and forbade its use as an intoxicant, the Hindu religion used it as a part of their ceremonies. It is said that a large number of Hindu saints lived in a state of perpetual intoxication and refer to this as “fixing their mind on God.” The plant had moved intothe middle east by about 650 B.C. and to western Europe by about 600 A.D. By this time a pattern of use was established in that the use of Marijuana or its derivaties was a part of religious rites or it was used as a method of controlling or influencing people. One of the more revealing stories in the history of , Marijuana is that of Hassan-tn-Sabbah, the Old Man of the Mountain, of nearly a thousand years ago. He was an educated man for his day, returned to Arabia from Egypt where he had been trained as a missionary. He * soon abandoned his religious philosophy and became an agnostic, organized a religious cult dedicated to the over-throw of the religious and social customs of his day. Hassan’s method was to select young men in their late teens as his followers. He taught this well organized little army the art of political assassination with a high degree of skill. They would be selected in groups of six to ten, propogandized. trained, promised Heaven and sent out to
kill political enemies while under influence of drugs. Even the words assassin and hashish, a refined Marijuana drug, are derived from his name. England had great need for this plant about 1600. They had been cut off from their East Indian supply just as we were in World War I. They began cultivating it and in 1611 a plantation was begun at Jamestown. Hemp became an important item of production for about a hundred years. It was the most common source of clothing in the colony. Two facts of history changed this. One was the invention of the cotton gin which permitted cheaper clothing made of cotton. The other was the invention of the steam ship which made the old sailing ships obsolete and their great need for rope and tough sails a page in history. Marijuana or Hemp has been a very common ingredient in patent medicines in this country It has been advertised as capable of curing anything from asthma to lock-jaw and from cancer to chronic itching. It was not used much as a euphoria producing drug until the 1920’5. The question of legalizing or outlawing Marijuana is as old as the hills. This curious and hardy plant has been capable of much good and great harm. The trends of attitude toward it today are mixed. Some nations seem to be relaxing at the same time the other nations are toughening. We are a party to an international marijuana treaty of some sixty nations who by agreement make marijuana traffic illegal. Telephone Company Promotes Howard Haun C. Ivan Heare, general engineering manager for United Telephone Company of Indiana. Inc., has announced the promotion of Howard Haun to the newly created post of western division engineer, effective December 1. Haun, a graduate of Hannibal high ><chbol. Hannibal, Mo., began his/employment with United in/September 1957 as a helper on a light construction truck in Monticello. After a series of promotions moving him to Rensselaer, Lapel, and again to Monticello, Haun became plant engiheer in the general office at Warsaw in August 1967. In his new position. Haun will continue to report to Edward Morgan, general plant engineer at the general office, Warsaw. Haun is a member of the First Baptist Church in Warsaw. He is married to the former Phyllis M. Beckman and they have three children, Cynthia, 15; Del, 14; and David, 11. The Hauns reside on r 1 Suburban Acres, Warsaw. They will relocate in Plymouth in the near future.
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