The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 July 1971 — Page 5

International Convention At Las Vegas Is Unique Experience

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By JERI SEELY (• ■ •■ ' . .. The 54th annual convention of Lions International is now history. It was held in Las Vegas. Nev., on June 22-25 with John Balbo of Illinois being elected 3d International Vice President The convention was a unique experience for the Lions, of Indiana who campaigned hard during the convention for Indiana's candidate Norman E Brennan of Indianapolis. All Lions conventions are unique in their own way. Each year a new city is chosen to host the 35.000 plus Lions members and their famih.es who come from all the world Next year the convention will be held in Mexico City, Mexico. This year my husband «D. G. ("Bud”) Seely and I decided to fly to Las Vegas with a group of Lions from this immediate area Las Vegas is a fabulous place

’ Cottage! Bo«t» Motor! on Lake Wrbater <jVLw.Ji4 - --TVife J"**’ DIXIE CAMP SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS — Hourly on Hw hall hour beginning »t > M Mon thru Sat — » M, ? X. • JC P m Lake Cruitrt on the Dntr tor ChurtAet. SchoaJt Clubt. Lodfn Ernnt (Tag) Huffman p ° 001 193 Phone 83<30n North Webeter, Ind , <6555 CAR HOPS 54. MARYANN 1 DRIVE-IN o TRY OUR 7a LB. MARYANN BURGER < CHICKEN AND SHRIMP BASKETS OPEN 11 A. M. EACH DAY. 7 DAYS A WEEK (IN SUMMER) . C a U SYRACUSE -I ' 457-4322 CARRY OUT SERVICE WAWASEE VILLAGE — SYRACUSE I ■ ' ' I. JOHNNY’S LOUNGE AT THE •Sfe-Se’SwS' TOP OF The KALE ISLAND BEACON i I se The Side Entrance) IT’S OUR "HOLDING PEN” WHILE r YOU WAIT FOR YOUR—PRIME STEAKS or OCEAN FRESH SEA FOOD Served With Your Favorite Cocktail* KITCHEN OPEN NIGHTLY TIL 12:00 A. M. THE BEACON ON KALE ISLAND MW Lake Wawasee

and can be. as’ can any other vacation place, what you make it. No one can say he wasn't held breathless by the lights of the strip or of “Glitter Gulch in downtown Las Vegas The convention center is one of the world's most modem and luxurious convention facilities It [ is completely air conditioned and _ provides seating for some 6.000 persons in the auditorium Beacuse of the size of the convention center the business sessions were televised and three shows were held each night to allow as many as possible to attend No trip to Las Vegas is complete without a tnp to the world faihous Hoover Dam on the mighty Colorado River where the highway across the top connects Nevada and Arizona Since our group arrived in the convention city on Saturday we were able to visit this colossus, of the desert

prior to the opening of the convention We were off on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Six of Lakeville to visit the dam and tour the inside where guides explain, the workings of the world's higest dam. Others visited Lake Mead, the valley of .fire and toured the scenic desert surrounding Las Vegas while some ventured on - into California for a quick lode at Disneyland While Tuesday was the official opening day. of the convention much campaigning and behind the scenes work was going on prior to said date Haye you ever stapled slogans to bags of pop corn? Governors-elect began meeting on/Saturday morning and registration and certification of delegates began on Sunday. Tuesday— opening day of the convention' The opening session was held at 9:30 a m. with Dr. Robert'D. McCullough. International President, presiding. The welcome address was given by Michael O’ Callaghan, Governor of the state of Nevada. President Reports This was followed by the report of Dr. McCullough. During the year the International President has been circling this globe from east to west, traversing its continents from north to south, seeing a magic ink of events which forge into a chain of Lionism covering mighty portions of the; earth — how could any man fail to be challenged, he questioned. ' ✓ The International President has talked with many world leaders during the year. He presented a colorful table set containing the flags of Lionsm to President Richard Nixon when the two world leaders met last year. He went to Peru.where he assisted local Lions following the devastating earthquake and * r 1 I ( v HAPPY LION — Joseph E. Arndt of Martinsville smiles as he holds the plaque presented him for extension in district 25-E during the past year. Arndt was later elected chairman of the council of Governors.

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layed the cornerstone for a critically needed health facility being built by Lions in Nairobi, Kenya. The all. impressive flag ceremony condcluded the opening session. The flags of Lionism were presented by members of the Kansas state Lions band. Because of the desert heat — 103 to 111 degrees every day during the convention — the annual parade was held at night. Indiana made an impressive unit in black and white checkered uniforms. The delegation was led by state police officer John Sime of Bremen, a zone chairman last year in 25-G. who drove a state police car to the Nevada town and proceeded to tell everyone viewing the parade to visit Indiana. A race car from the 500 classic in Indianapolis was also part of the Indiana's section as was the Pike Township high school band from the Indianapolis area. When 7:30 am. arrived Wednesday morning the entire Indiana delegations was on hand for the state breakfast held in the Sage room of the Flamingo hotel. Here candidates were allowed a few minutes to talk to the delegates and state business was discussed. The extension award for the year was presented to Governor Joseph E. Arndt of district 25-E. Governor Arndt was later elected chairman of the Indiana Council of Governors. The convention session began at 9:30 with the nominations taking place at 11:25 and rallys held for the four candidates for 3d International Vice President. Only delegates were allowed to attend this session. Three New Y'ork night shows were held on Wednesday evening in honor of incoming president Robert J. L’plinger of Syracuse, New York. The star of the show was Gordon Macßae, a native of Syracuse. Thursday eveing Miss Giselle McKenzie starred in three identical International night shows with acts from all over the world. Friday was the closing day of the convention with Dong Jo Kim. ambassador from Korea, giving the address. The announcement of the new International 3d Vice President closed the convention. New Friends No one ever attends a Lions International convention without making new friends. One evening after supper we enjoyed a chat with a couple who had just arrived iri the convention city. They were on a ond-year tour around the world and while in the USA had decided to attend the convention. They were from New Zealand and we now possess a cute little tiki from their country and the Maori people. Its origin lies deep in the primitive past but. through the process of time, it has become the nation's good luck charm While waiting in line to dine at the beautiful high rise tower. The Landmark, which has one of the most spectacular views of the Las Vegas strip from its 27th floor restaurant, we enjoyed talking with' a couple from Canada. At breakfast one morning we enjoyed the company of Yngve Feuk. District Governor of Ml-6, Sweden and his traveling companion Freddy Lindstrom, a pressfotograf (photographer) from Stockholm Feuk was the twin Governor of 25-G this past year. To conclude our trip to Las Vegas we joined Mr and Mrs. Six for the show at the Freemont in down town Las Vegas The star of the show was none other than Pat Boone who was joined by his wife and four daughters in presening a very delightful show for the entire family. Saturday morning we were once again at McCarren field ready for our flight home — another vacation ended. .

»vF . M Y. * A 7 r A XI V-V.d. .-.'yW i n £•*.':■ v LION UNIFORMS — These two Lions appeared at the convention as did many others in the official uniform of the Lions of Indiana. The vests are black and white with a race car across the back. On the left is William Farrar of Warsaw with Lynn Shipley of Winona Lake on the right. Both were president of their respective club during the past year. Am -A * * ’® A NEW GOVERNORS — The newly elected Governors of the state of Indiana are shown above at their table during the Indiana breakfast held at the Flamingo hotel. Facing the camera are District Governor and Mrs. Glen Swihart of Elkhart. I F IT Boating appeal* to Americans of all ages, as these two lovely MHipg ladie. illustrate. And there’s a type of boat to fit everyone’s wanl# — and pm-ketbooks. Just do a little smart shopping at your local marine dealer and y«u're sure to find a boat-and-motor combination just right for you. Modern Outboard Motor Os Efficiency? in Pollution Battle

At least two of the major manufacturers of outboard motors are making significant contributions to reducing air and water pollution. At a recent seminar for the country's top boating writers, it was shown that the modern outboard motor is the paragon of internal combustion efficiency—which means clean exhaust. Emissions from a Johnson 50 , horsepower outboard, as monitored during a one-mile pollution test, amounted to

two ounces. That’s four tablespoons in a housewife's terminology. To a bartender, it’s a shot of booze. Evidence that outboard motor makers are involved in the environmental fight is shown by appointment this past year of How'ard Larson, Outboard Marine Corporation Vice President for Environmental Affairs. OMC is the parent company to the Johnson Motors Division of Waukegan, Illinois. FIRST WHEAT COMBINED LAST WEDNESDAY This year’s first wheat was combined last Wednesday and brought to the Farm Bureau CoOp elevator in Milford. First to bring in wheat was Jesse Beer, which he combined in a field south of Milford on road 15. According to elevator spokesmen, the wheat was only “fairly good’’, with a mositure content of about 14 per cent.

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Court News Driving Under Influence James Miller, 41, Baseline Road, Leesburg, was fined $47.25 recently by Warsaw jp Milo Clase for driving while under the influence of intoxicants and had his driver’s license suspended for 60 days. , Booked John Gerber, 26, Milford, was booked at the county jail over the week end on a charge of public intoxication. Speeding John E. Replogle, $5, r 1 Milford, was fined $25 recently by Warsaw jp Milo Clase for speeding. Speeding Richard D. Widup. 60, Milford, was fined $25 recently by Warsaw jp Milo Clase for speeding. Lake Speeding Larry Wilson. 21, r 1 Leesburg, was fined $25 recently for lake speeding by Warsaw bp Milo Clase J • "Fined Tim T. Pease of r 4 Syracuse paid a total fine of S3O in Warsaw city court last week for illegal consumption of alcoholic beverages. Trespassing Sylvester O G. Quast of r 3 Syracuse was fined a total of $25 when appearing in jp court at Warsaw on a trespassing charge. v Judgment Dillard Beauford Shortt has filed a suit seeking damages in the amount of $1,562 in Kosciusko superior court in connection with an incident alleged to have occurred at Enchanted Hills Trailer Court at Lake Wawasee on June 13, 1971. Defendant is Janet

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Bristol, a resident of the court. | In the suit, Shortt contends he was riding his motorcycle cm Pixie Parkway in the trailer court when the defendant ran toward the street and tried to strike him with a weed cutter. The plaintiff further contends he swerved to avoid the defendant and in so doing, the cycle went " out of control throwing him to the ground. Damages sought are for medical expenses, loss of income from being unable to work, and damage to the motorcycle. Divorce filed Ferol L. Coy of r 3 Syracuse from Tillman Junior Coy. The couple married February 7, 1970 and separated, June 24, 1971 and she seeks custody of one child. Judgment Zook, Inc., Goshen, asked a judgment of $2,113.01 in a complaint for payment filed against the Syracuse Ready-Mix of North Webster. Services Suit Vincent Kelley of Anderson has been awarded a judgment in the amount of $574.55 on a complaint for services rendered suit filed against Gene Thompson of r 3 Syracuse. Marriage Licenses - Harvey Donald Metzger, 55, r 2 Syracuse, county' highway department, and Mary Alice Leamons, 49, North Webster, beautician’, Timothy Guy Robie, 19, Syracuse, parts clerk, and Debra Lynn Thorson, 16, Chicago, student; Dan Eric Rinker, 23, North Webster, student, and Verna Lee Gullett, 22, Flint, Mich., teacher. ; J . ' *■. —i f Wouldn’t it be nice to be as sure of anything as some people are of everything?