The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 May 1971 — Page 7
& I . ' ■ . ' Citation Praises Dorothea Kerlin As ‘Milford The Year’
Let it be known at this time that this singular honor is presented for distinguished service to your community over a long period of years, and to its residents of all ages. It represents a token of grateful thanks from the townspeople of Milford to one of its most dedicated citizens. Your dedication and service to the Milford community as librarian of the Milford Public Library are well known by everyone. Almost no one in the community Has not at one time or another been a beneficiary of your willing cooperation and assistance in the quiet halls of the Milford Public Library. More than not this cooperation and assistance have been so unobtrusive as to be almost unnoticed. Your dedication and work in your church. Order of Eastern Star, Eta Beta Pi Sorority and other groups may not be as well known, but they are nonetheless a part of a great life of dedication. Let me point out at this time, that while the Milford Area Development Council (MAD), a newly-formed organization interested in the welfare and development of the Milford community, has provided this
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED— The engagement of Miss Janet Lynn Fisher to Gergory Alan Bowser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowser, r 3 Syracuse, has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Fisher. Milford. A 1970 graduate of Wawasee high school. Miss Fisher is employed by Augsburger** coffee shop in Milford. Her fiance is a graduate of Milford high school and served three years in the army. He is employed by Mutschler Brothers Co. in Nappanee. A fall wedding is being planned. LAKELAND LOCAL Mrs. Ruth Gay of Fort Wayne and daughter. Mrs. David Scherbahn of Roanoke, were guests of Mrs Gay's mother. Mrs James Stuckman, Milford, at the mother-daughter dinner at the First Brethren church last TYursda} evening LAKE WAWASEE South Shore Rl. 13-A BAY POINT LAKE FRONT CONDOMINIUMS OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm Luxurious Living and entertaining. 1-2-3 Bedroom Suites with Private beach, pool, boat docking.
Be Sure To Attend — Old Fashioned Day Sunday, May 16 Services 9:30,10:30,7:00 — Many dressed old-fashioned — Pump organ — Old-fashioned music and preaching — Antique display Wawosoo Heights Baptist Cbarch SYRACUSE, IND. Bob Mundy, Pastor
forum for recognition of Milford’s most distinguished person as Woman of the Year, the selection of you for this honor has been the overwhelming and undisputed choice of all those who submitted entries for this award. Let me read just a few of the comments submitted with the nomination of Mrs. Kerlin as Milford Woman of the Year — “I nominate Dorothea Kerlin .. . for her many years of faithful service as librarian.” ”... because of what she has done for the children, making an attractive room for their own library.” "No one could really list the many, many little unforseen things this woman has done for all of us over the years.” "Her service to the library for nearly 40 years has been steadfast and progressive.” ", . . due to her tireless effort, Milford has a library to be proud of.” .. one who has been active in civic and church affairs and also a very efficient librarian.” “... she has contributed more than mere duty for the betterment of Milford and Van Buren township and the surrounding territory ... she has
Mattie - (Continued From Page 1) talking, Mattie'.” 42.0 M Tons of Debris Citing what a group can do. she said her group had the blessing of Indianapolis's youthful mayor Richard Lugar in a city-wide clean up drive, and collected 42.000 tons of debris. She said. “Our program is simple —it’s just a matter of doing the right thing in your home community." She said we have too mahy do-gooders, and not enough doers Mrs. Coney said women have given up the role of leadership for the bridge table and golf course. They should be taking their youngsters to church, she said, and giving them lessons at an early age in what is right and wrong. “No one bom in America is underprivileged.” Mrs. Coney’ emphasized. A Black woman. Mrs. Coney said. "I’m glad your grandfather brought my grandfather to America.” She sounded the old American ideals with a clarion call that was unmistakable. The Hot Line She said too many people never get to see the top man because of some secretary in the outer office. "What we need is a hot line to the offices of mayors, congressmen, senators and to the President of the United States,” she said “There’s where the action is, and you’ll be surprised how much action you can get if you try. She commended Milford on organizing through its Area Development Council. Mrs. Coney spoke briefly, but equally eloquent on the aims of Citizens’ Forum, Inc., outlining a year's program and bow it has worked. Paul B rem beck, president of the Milford Area Development Council, spoke about the aims of the group, and thanked certain members of MAD for the support they have given him. Guests introduced were Milford town board members Carl Duncan and T. A. Miller, clerk-treasurer Edith I. Baumgartner, state senator John Augsburger, Ross Sittier of the First National Bank of Warsaw and Milford, John Caple of Kinder Realty, Inc., MAD secretary Evelyn Orn and Mr. Orn, MAD treasurer Paul Kizer and Mrs. Kizer
offered assistance and encouragement to people of all ages and accomplishments." "If it weren’t for her we wouldn’t have a children’s library which the children enjoy so much.” “.. . her children’s story hour will always be enjoyed by the children.” “... she has been active in the First Brethren church, a Sunday school teacher, in music, the Order of Eastern Star and Eta Beta Pi Sorority.” "Our library in Milford is one 1 of the best for this size community, thanks to Mrs. Kerlin." “She has done much for the young folks . “Many years of dedicated work »» “Leader in the community ..." So jJBu can see the selection of you as Milford’s first Woman of the Year was an easy choice for the committee in charge of i receiving nominations. It is with great pleasure, therefore. Mrs. Kerlin. that I name you Milford’s First Woman of the Year Arch Baumgartner. Chairman i MAD Steering Committee
Woman of the Year This year’s Man or Woman of the Year was kept a complete surprise until the Saturday night meeting. In typical Hollywood Oscar and Emmy Style., the name was contained in an envelope which was handed over to MC Arch Baumgartner The overwhelming selection, based on nominations turned in by Milford townspeople, was Mrs Charles (Dorothea) Kerlin, long time Milford librarian. She came forward to receive a bronze plaque which had her name engraved, and a citation was read by Mr. Baumgartner praising her service to the Milford community. She was Milford's first Woman of the Year. MAD hopes to make the presentation a continuing thing. Two-Vehicle Mishap Monday Approximately S2OO in damage was reported to a 1964 Pontiac belonging to John W. Thornburg of r 4 Syracuse while parked on Pittsburg street in Syracuse at 9:15 a.m. Monday. Syracuse police report the Thornburg vehicle was parked and he was purchasing parts from a garage in the area. Lesley H. Edgerton of r 1 Lakerille and driver of a 1968 Chevrolet truck belonging to Liberty Homes, Inc., backed from the Chevrolet garage bumping the Thornburg car. There was no damage to the truck. Mr and Mrs Stan Scott of r 3 Syracuse were hosts for the rehearsal dinner proceeding the wedding of Dick Scott and Ann Schalliol The dinner was held on Friday evening. -
W If EH: 1 DEBBIE ORR KRISTINE CARR
Pierceton High School Honor Students For The 1971 Graduating Class
Miss Debra Orr and Miss Kristine Carr have been named valedictorian and salutatorian the Pierceton high school 1971 graduating class of 92 seniors. Miss Orr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Orr, r 2 Pierceton, has compiled a grade index of 3.972 out of a possible 4.000. Miss Orr plans to enter Purdue university this fall. Miss Orr has been active in the National Honor
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Listening Is Important In Understanding Teens
By Rev. LEE TRUMAN Copley News Service If you are a part of the adult culture and you want to understand the youth set, then consider the following suggestions. The fact is that if an oldster is able to dig the teen scene today, it is because he has certain things well in hand. The following is only a partial checklist, with common sense the most important item of all. First, make communication possible. Listen as much as you speak. As you do both, remind yourself often that extremes, trivia, and the foolish are a part of every youth culture that has ever been. Do not react to these superficial, ever-changing bits of the teen scene, because they will be gone tomorrow. I am so square I have mitered corners so I have to remind myself often of this point. Be careful not to make sweeping generalizations. To indict all youth because of the few is dishonest. It can only end communication and appeal to emotions that are given to no communication. When a whole segment of our population is judged because of the attitude, values or actions of a small minority, this says more about the speaker than the youth. To judge all adults because of a few is equally dishonest Do not attack the parts of the teen culture which have meaning to them. This alienates quickly . If you reject what is meaningful to them, you have rejected them. They will only respond in kind. When the radio is on and such phrases as. “Turn off that miserable racket," are used, the generation gap has been widened very effectively Do not make important, longrange decisions for your children that they have to live with. The decisions that cost or bear consequences, they must make for themselves. Help can be offered out of your adult judgment. How have you learned ( to make better judgments Was it not by making your own mistakes? A child is a unique individual, and from his point of view, you do not have all the facts, such as how he feels, believes and dreams. There will be far more peace living with the decisions that are made if he helps make them. He will also have greater determination to see them through and to profit from whatever mistake may be involved, rather than being able to blame it on you. Learn to be patient with their impatience. Not only is impatience the nature of youth, but they have been well schooled with impatience from the time they were born into our quick-tempered culture. Do not be afraid to ask questions and make twice the effort to hear. If you have an honest interest in understanding, it is a rare youth
Society, band, chorus, and served on the student council. Miss Carr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carr, r 1. Columbia City, compiled a grade index of 3.788. Miss Carr plans to attend Manchester college this fall to continue her study of mathematics. Miss Carr has been active in National Honor Society, FTA, GAA, and was the Senior Class Secretary this year.
who will not respond and meet genuine interest with honesty. The difficult, positive thing you can do is to listen to their music. This is hard for me because I like the other kind of long-hair music, but the music of each generation is an index to the culture of that generation. It speaks of its concerns, its hopes, its angers and its dreams. If you know what the music is saying today, you know what is being reflected in the minds of the youth. It can become an intensely important medium of communication. Find out what your teenagers are reading, and do not be afraid to try some of it yourself. If you can honestly talk to them about some article or book, openly and frankly, you will find them not only pleased that you have been this concerned about their culture, but share the insights that can come no other way. Here is where trust begins. The most positive thing I can offer is to make certain that your home is more than a house. Make it in all senses a sanctuary where no one is judged, attacked or condemned. It is a place where all members of the family can come in triumph or defeat, where they can bring their friends, where they can come in victorj- or disgrace, knowing even as they do so, they will be loved, accepted and respected for the person that you know them to be. If these prdcepts are observed, you are on the right road. Remember emotions, feeling and attitudes in the growing years change quickly. New personalities are tried on just to see how they fit. By keeping the above in mind, you will be closer to doing and saying the right thing than you will the wrong. If you would like a printed booklet which has 14 psychologists’ and sociologists' observations about adults understanding the adolescent scene, please send 10 cents in coin, to cover the cost of postage, to Rev. W. Lee Truman, Copley News Service, P. O. Box 190, San Diego, Calif. 92112. Be sure to include your name and complete legible address. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Stan Scott of r 3 Syracuse entertained Sunday for their children. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Whetten, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Scott and Mr. and Mrs. John Hare and family; and Mr. and Mrs. George Auer.
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..S’H ONE OF TWO— One of two cars to go over the embankment at the over head north of Milford early Saturday morning. The driver of one of the vehicles. Carolyn S. Opperud, 27, r 2 Warsaw, was taken to the Goshen hospital with contusions to the head and shoulder. The second driver, Charles E. Holbrook, 23, Milford, escaped injury.
Milford Man Cited After Accident Charles E. Holbrook. 23, Milford, was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and driving while his operator's license was suspended after the car he was driving struck the rear of another car driven by Carolyn S. Opperud, 27, r 2 Warsaw. Miss Opperud told tlie investigating officer, state trooper James Risner, that she was headed north on SR 15. one mile north of Milford, and was about to make a left turn onto CR 1350 N when her car was struck by Holbrook, causing both cars to go over the embankment. She was taken to Goshen hospital with contusions to the head and shoulder. » The accident occurred at 5:45 a.m. Saturday. Damages were estimated at $1,400 to one of the vehicles and state highway posts. The March of Dimes reports that premature births occur over 7,000 times a year in Indiana.
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Wed., May 12, 1971 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL
Doris Wolferman Named Clerk Monday
Republicans in Milford held a meeting Monday evening to find a replacement for incumbent clerk-treasurer Edith I. Baumgartner and party members to run for election on the town board of trustees on the November ballot. Named to replace Mrs. Baumgartner was Doris Wolferman. a life-time resident of the community and an employee of the First National Bank at Milford. Mrs. Wolferman has two children, Mrs. Rodney (Kathy) Beer of r 1 Nappanee and Steven; and one grandson Mrs. Wolferman will begin her new duties immediately with Mrs. Baumgartner working with her for the next five weeks. Carl Duncan, current president of the board, stated several weeks ago he would not seek re-election. Duncan represents ward two. Named to replace Duncan on the ballot is precinct committeeman Norm Lovell.
Gerald Martin of ward one stated Monday he would not seek re-election. Martin told a MailJournal reporter he thought, "four years is enough, it’s someoneelse’s turn.” Thus far no one has been named to run from ward one. Dr. T. A. Miller, who was appointed to replace John F. Augsburger on the board when Augsburger was elected a state senator, will seek election to (represent ward three. LAKELAND LOCAL Mrs. Hazel Kline of Milford was honored at a mother’s day dinner held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Kline of Middlebury. Others present were Mrs. Charles Smoker of Warsaw, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kline, Maurie Lee and Sandra of Goshen,, and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Kline and Mrs. Almedia French of Middlebury.
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