The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 April 1971 — Page 6

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New L.W. Shultz Book: Now Off The Press

NORTH MANCHESTER - Lawrence Shultz, well known educator, speaker, traveler, author and camp director, has done it again "L W ." as he is known to his legion of friends, has come out with another book — People And Places. 1890-1970 Known for his teaching, ministry in the Church of the Brethren, and for his interest in history, particularly of his own church movement and of the Indians of the north central Indiana area. Shultz has a number of books to his credit This newest endeavor came off the presses just a few weeks ago The Wabash Plain Dealer, commenting on People And j Places, 1890-1970 said. “It is not a typical autobiography with its story of one man’s family. To be sure, the Shultz family with roots in Pennsylvania and then in Lancaster Twp . Huntington county, is given complete genealogical treatment. More than a family record, however, the book recounts a history of Manchester college where the author was educated and years later became teacher and librarian,” Camp Director L. W. Shultz and his amazingly charming and energetic wife, the former Cora Winger. operated Camp Alexander Mack, a Church of the Brethren youth camp a mile and a half southeast of Milford, for a number of years. Most of the present buildings on _ the camp site were constructed under the direction of L W Shultz, including the huge auditorium. Bonnie J Hollis, writer for Joe Nixon’s Wabash Plain Dealer, has done such a good job on the Shultz-book story, we might just aa well let her tell it: “The Brethren Church has been a central part of the Shultz family and thus is likewise competently discussed in the life story. Just as significant, however, was Shultz' role in the organization and management of Camp Alexander Mack. Milford. Summers spent with the camp program are also remembered in the volume. “Other portions of the autobiography include tributes to dose friends and church leaders More than ISO pictures highlight the historical narrative. “Pilled with incidents worth recording for their portrayal of former times, Shultz’ autobiography is not without its humorous moments. While in grade school, the octogenarian relates he was given to teasing a girl cousin. ‘One day.’ the author writes. “I used my toes to pull her dress down between the seat and the back The result was that she really bawled Teacher Hardman

Lawrence W. Shultz Shows Off Latest Book

hurried over and when told what had happened he yanked both of us up front and made me kiss her before the whole school That made her cry more than ever. As I remember, It did not phase me too much ” “Another time, Shultz tells about his first of many tours which he was selected to guide “ ‘When news of our honeymoon trip east became known, my parents asked to go along, then her parents decided to go and eleven others I had a party of 17 to guide including the two honeymooners.’ ’’ Mrs Shultz, to whom the autobiography is dedicated, is the former Cora Winger “His own life story is not Shultz’ first writing venture. Several historical documents including Schwarzenau. Where< the Brethren Began in Europe and various family records made up his personal library'. In addition he co-authored historical studies among which are Indian Lore and More Indian Lore with E. Wendell Lamb. “As a member of the National Geographic Society, the National Genealogical Society, the Indiana Historical Society and several other similar organizations, Shultz promotes an interest in keeping records and journals of changing times "He has said. “ * History needs to be transcribed by keeping a permanent record of current happenings and preserving valuable documents and publications. Too often, history is lost except as memory and tradition transmit it.’ " ' “Rufus B King, director of development at Manchester college, said the following about the local chronicler “ ‘Soon after l joined the Manchester college staff, there came to my office a short, heavyset, white-haired man with bushy eyebrows that shaded a deep set of twinkling eyes giving advance notice of an animated personality. With a sheaf of papers under one arm and several books imder the other, he had stopped by to leave some freshly printed matter and to share some nuggets of historical interest “ ‘ln the years since, my contacts and friendship with Shultz have reinforced that first impression that here is a person with intense historical curiosity and appreciation for his ancestral background and style of] life, one with an interest in people, a knowledge of families, a mastery of Indian lore and history, extensive travel jaunts shared with others in America and abroad, and an ability and interest to record for posterity his experiences and impressions. “ L W. is • promoter and coundess numbers have had their lives enriched because of the writings and projects to which he

has given his energy.’ ” “People and Places 1890 to 1970 was published by the Life and Light Press, Winona Lake. It can be obtained from the author.” Mrs. Longfellow Presents Program To W.S.C.S. Mrs. James Longfellow presented the April program for the W.S.C.S. of the Milford United Methodist church at the home of Mrs Robert W Brown: on Thursday, April 8. With the assistance of several members. Mrs. Longfellow told the Easter story in scripture and then related the symbolism of the Easter celebration, the cross, the lily, the lamb and the thomburh, and the legend of the dogwood. Following this presentation, a general discussion took place on the subject of the meaning of our Christian faith and how we must teach our children these basic Christian truths over and over again in bur homes and in the church. Devotions were given by the president, Mrs. T. A. Miller followed by prayer at the opening of the meeting The members were reminded of two special activities this week The W.S.C.S. of Island Chapel United Methodist church will have Mrs. Warren Everett of Wolf Lake as a special speaker on Thursday night. April 15. at 7:30 p.m. and all ladies of the Milford church are invited to attend. Mrs. Everett is our Elkhart district spriritual life chairman and also an ordained minister of the United Methodist church. She is presently serving as Director of Religious Education in the Wolf Lake church. Also, four members will be going to Purdue on April 14 to attend the North Indiana W.S.C.S. conference A chartered bus will pick up all ladies in the Elkhart district who have registered for the conference. Future activities of the local church include a MotherDaughter salad bar buffet on Thursday. May 13, at 6:30 p.m. and a garage sale on May 24. the place to be announced later. All members of the W.S.C.S. are asked to save trading stamps and coupons for the Bashor Home auxiliary' These can be turned in to Mrs. Brown or Mre. Stutzman any time. The ladies were served Easter cupcakes, sherbet, punch and coffee by the hostess and co-hostess Mrs. Gene Lew. Mrs. Harry Strieby has returned to her r 3 Syracuse home following a winter stay at Boynton. Fla.

Lakeland Board Plans For Purchase Os Additional Land At Milford

(Continued From Page One) eliminate some classes you would like to offer,” stated Arnold. Brammer next questioned the board on monies that have been borrowed. He was told the money borrowed for use in the general fund is for business purposes and is misunderstood by many. It is borrowed to keep a flow of money in the general from until tax money comes from the county treasurer during the semi-annual tax draws. The majority of the school corporations, he was told, need to borrow today in order to operate until funds are received. Some, however, borrow from their cumulative funds instead of outside sources. A cumulative fund, stated board ’members, is like money in the bank. Brammer was reminded it his remonstrance that lowered the cumulative tax rate in the Lakeland corporation from 60 cents to 40 cents. The legal limit is $1.25. When asked if the school corporation wouldn’t be in debt over $5 million 7 with the new construction program he was told his figure was close. The amount still owed on the original construction of Wawasee high school is $2,573,426 with the estimate on the current construction plans being $2.1 million for a total of $4.6 million. Asked why this large amount of money had to be borrowed board members again noted the remonstrance filed against the cumulative building fund. In answer to a .question asked on the current excise tax Brammer was told monies collected through said tax stays in the county and comes back to the

Lakeland School Personnel Are Proud of North Central Membership

The announcement appearing in The Mail-Journal last week of W'awasee high school’s acceptance into the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary schools is the climax of two years of extensive student, faculty and community effort. The purpose of this association is to develop and maintain high standards of excellence for universities, colleges and secondary schools. This involves the continual improvement of the educatiohal program with special emphasis on effectiveness of instruction. The North Central Association consists of 19 states with several hundred individual schools as voting members. It was founded in 1895. In the fall of 1968, Wawasee high school officials were very much interested in finding a proven method of determining program effectiveness for all concerned After studying manyeducational possibilities, it was decided to pursue North Central Accredition. Don H. Arnold, superintendent of schools, receiving the notification of membership, stated “on behalf of myself and the Lakeland Community Board of School Trustees, we are pleased to receive recognition as a member school in this association. Our deepest appreciation is extended to students and faculty for their efforts.” Phillip K. Fawley, steering council chairman, was responsible for the organization and finalizing of materials prior to the North Central Association action taken this past week. Other staff members served on the steering council and helping with giving direction and purpose to the self study Those persons were: D. Kesler and HenrySmith Many students volunteered to serve on sub committees with faculty members during the extensive three-month self study undertaken during the 1969-70 school year This cooperation and effort greatly enhanced Wawasee’s acceptance. To maintain membership. Wawasee must submit a annual report to the state committee for review with all North Central criteria met. in addition, educators from throughout the state will visit Wawasee high school every keven years. To be admitted is but one phase of the acceptance. Continued inprovement must be evident each year. When several persons were asked their reaction to the acceptance letter, all seemed unanimous when responding “It was a long, hard road but we are pleased with the results. Our task remains to continue to improve the quality of instruction for all of our school community." Mrs. Bernice Dwyer of Milford entertained Mrs. Elizabeth Brunjes and son Allen of Milford. Mrs. Diann Fisher and son of Syracuse and Kevin Dwyer of McPherson, Kao., at Egster dinner

schools. Tire tax is “more or less the same as the personal property tax on autos. The only difference is in the manner of collection,” he was told. At the close of the question period Brammer was again told the current building program is for future expansion and at such time as needed additional teachers will be added. Other Business In other business before the board a resignation was accepted for Mrs. Vivian Weimer, first grade teacher at Syracuse, effective April 24. The board accepted the superintendent's recommendation to hire Miss Marcia Hines, a graduate of Ball State university, to fill the vacancy for the balance of the school year. A military diploma was signed for George W. Stidams of North Webster. Stidams is currently serving in the U. S. Army. Board member Floyd Baker made a motion to accept the recommendation of business manager Marion Lantz for the purchase of a 14 HP 48 inch mower from Sharp Hardware at Milford. Cost of the International mower is $1,250 with an additional charge of S2O for chains. The motion passed and the mower will be purchased. The mower is to be used at Wawasee high school. A resolution was made to authorize issuance of general obligation bonds not exceeding $760,000 to pay for the remodeling program set to begin at the close of the current school year and to have legal notices printed in references to same and for additional appropriations for use of said money. Notices will appear in this paper at a later date. /

Waubee Grange Meets April 9 The regular meeting of the Waubee Grange was held Friday evening in Milford with 11 officers answering to roll call. Robert Hoilar, master, presided. He and his wife recently returned from Bonita Springs, Fla., where they had spent the winter. The chairman of the women’s activities committee reported that a card and gift had been sent at Easter time to the grange's Adopt-a-Patient at the Fort Wayne State hospital Several members will attend the “Go to Church” project at New Tamarack Church next Sunday, after which a potluck dinner will be serv ed in the Ney Tamarack Grange hall. The Pomona lecturer, Mrs. Ora Trader, and Pomona chairman of women’s activities committee. Mrs. Herman Miller of Milford, will conduct conference meetings with the subordinate committees of Menominee Grange of Plymouth, Bremen Grange. New Tamarack (Mishawaka) and Waubee (Milford) in the afternoon. The committee in charge of the Waubee meeting was Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pinkerton and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heyde. Their program was opened by all singing “Holy. Holy, Hedy." Mrs. Pinkerton read an interesting article on “Glazed Pottery.” Rita Heyde. granddaughter of the Heydes played three solos on her small electric organ. Laura and Lydia Tucker granddaughters Os the Pinkertons, sang three duets. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” was used as the closing song Refreshments were served by the committee I The next regular meeting will be held April 23 Area Resident Involved In Crash Auto 6 driven by Joanne M. Robinson. 16, Leesburg and Deb L. Heivey, 16. Warsaw , collided at the intersection of Old Rd 30 and U S 30, near the Lakes Village Shopping Center, Warsaw, Monday; Miss Heivey was headed south on Old Rd. 30 and Miss Robinson was traveling east on U. S. 30. An unidentified auto was headed east on U S. 30 and had stopped to make a left turn blocking the view causing the cars to collide. Patrolman James Slone estimated damage at SI,OOO to the Heivey auto and $1,200 to the Robinson auto. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Troxell and three children of Decatur spent Easter Sunday with Mrs. Troxell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hamer of Milford.

Mrs. John A. Craw Elected To Head B&PW Group Mrs. John A. Craw was elected Tuesday night to head the Syracuse Business and Professional Women for the coming year. Serving with her will be the following corps of officers: Vice president — Mrs. Gene Henning Treasurer — Mary Swager Secretary — Joan Houser The meeting was held in a North Webster restaurant with 25 members and four guests present. Mrs. Earl Money, outgoing president presided. A committee was appointed for a Flea market to be held in June. Members of said committee are Hilda Seiffert, Mildred Williams and Blanche Bates. Three books are to be placed in the Syracuse Library for Mrs. Ruth Meredith, Mrs. Lolida Blocker and Mrs. Celia Cox. These are to be placed in the memorial book case purchased by the BPW. Mrs. Craw won the door prize. Mrs. Helen Wilkerson is reported to be recovering from her recent illness. Her address is 1114 South B. St., Richmond, Ind. 47374. May 3 Last Day For Tax Exemptions County auditor Lawrence Butts reminds residents of Kosciusko qountv that May 3 is the last day to file tax exemptions.

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GUESTS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — Rev. and Mr*. Leon Emmert and family from the Republic of Congo, will be the guests of the First Baptist Church of Oswego, Saturday, April 17. The Emmerts have served in the Congo as educators for several terms and will present a program of their work and the development of the Congo since independence. The occasion is in celebration of the American Baptist Women’s Missionary Society and all in the community are invited to attend.

Commerce Meeting Reschedvled

The regular schedule breakfast meeting of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce will be held at 7:30 a m. on Thursday, April 22. LAKELAND LOCALS Michael Black has returned to his home at Princeton following an Easter vacation with his father. Gale Black, at North Webster, and his grandmother, Mrs. Earl Treadway of Syracuse. Mrs. Blanch Mason is expected to return to hpr Syracuse home today following a winter stay at Sebring, Fla. Mrs. Peter Plew has returned to her Syracuse home following a winter stay at Summerland Key, Fla. Miss Sandi Searfoss of East Shore Drive, Syracuse, returned home Thursday night following a

week’s Easter vacation in the Eau Gallie, Fla., home of the Gifford Cripe family. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Vanderßeyden and children of Bloomington have returned to their home following an Easter visit with his parents, the Orville Vanderßeydens of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nelson and son, T. J. and daughter, Joy of Rockfort, 111., were week end guests of Myrtle Richardson of Milford. The Louis Siri family of Wisconsin are spending the week with her parents, the Lyle Seifferts, at Lake Wawasee. Mrs. Ruth Fuller has returned to her Lake Wawasee home following a winter stay at Sarasota, Fla.