The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 August 1971 — Page 7

New Salem By MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE SUNDAY SERVICES Guest messenger during the morning worship service was Rev. Clarence Martin, manager of the Winona Lake assembly. Devotional leader was Everett Tom. Jr. Sunday evening’s guest messenger was Rev. Bob Claude of Ontario, Canada. Rev. Claude is a brother to Mrs. Clarence Moore of the Elkhart radio station. —NS—COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson spent the week end touring Michigan. e Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner and Billy Baumgartner of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferverda Mrs. Ruth Sutton, Mrs. Irene Smith of Leesburg and Mrs. Ruth DeFries enjoyed Sunday dinner together. Mr. and Mrs Everett Darr and Mr and Mrs Ray Darr. Dennis. Denise and Doreen returned Sunday from a two-week vacation trip to Mexico and

First Hole-In-One Wins 1972 Chevrolet!

Bik JFJ ? JE * Mi L ; — Si LMJ-. flggii. These men representing Syracuse business firms are shown beside the 1972 Kingswood Estate Chevrolet station wagon, are, from left, John R. Walker of First Charter Insurance Agency; Steve Roderick, South Shore golf pro; Tom Tuttle, South Shore manager: and Bill Cutter of W. L. Cutter Chevrolet, Inc.

Here's How It Works: Three Syracuse business firms got together to offer this most unusual contest, to be held at the second annual member-guest golf tournament at South Shore golf course Saturday, Aug. 28, in order to stimulate interest among golfers. The first golfer to get a hole-in-one on the 140-yard No. 5 hole will receive the

W.L. Cutter Chevrolet, Inc. South Shore Golf Club 1001 So. Huntington • Syracuse lake Wawasee First Charter Insurance Agency " yhl—ff JAMHT J Syracuse - Milford x

Texas. While in Texas they visited Mrs. Arnold LeCount and family of near Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Don DeFries of Saint Joseph, Mich., spent Saturday with Mrs. Ruth DeFries. Mrs. Edna Tom was a supper guest of Mrs Ruth DeFries on Monday night. Billy Baumgartner was a Tuesday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Baumgartner and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schermerhorn and family. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schermerhorn of Roann, Miss Patricia Schermerhorn and Mr. and Mrs. Don McManamon, Kathy and Linda of Indianapolis spent Sunday at the state fair. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse entertained Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Meek and daughters and Mrs. Guy Morehouse. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Baker. Susie, Doug and Dave are spending a few days camping in southern Indiana. Billy Baumgartner left Saturday by plane from Fort Wayne for his home in Fort Lauderdale. Fla., after spending several weeks visiting relatives around Milford and Nappanee. Mrs. Edna Tom spent last week in Goshen caring for Mrs. Jane

Clup’s mother, Mrs. Maude Mutchler. Several men and boys enjoyed a cook out last Monday evening at the church yard. Election of officers was conducted with Paul Schermerhorn being elected president for the coming year. LUANN LEHMAN HONORED Miss Luann Lehman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Lehman, Milford, was honored Sunday for her 16th birthday. Those attending were her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lehman, r 7 Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stookey, Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. Butch Stookey, Warsaw; Miss Teresa Emmons of Milford; and her sisters, Jane, Robin and Christina. ATTEND WEDDING AT AVILLA Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Beck of Syracuse attended the wedding of Miss Pattie Ogg and Kevin Lewis on August 21 at the Calvary United Methodist church, Avilla. The Becks* granddaughter, Miss Wendy Beck, was one of the bride's attendants, and the Becks later enjoyed supper with their son, Wendell and family.

1972 Kingswood Estate Chevrolet station wagon shown above. First Charter Insurance Agency, W. L. Cutter Chevrolet, Inc., and South Shore Golf Club have purchased an insurance policy with Lloyds of London to insure the success of this contest. A total of 108 golfers have already planned to participate in this event.

Wawasee K of C Elects Officers

Members of the Wawasee Knights of Columbus met Monday night at the Saint Martin dePorres parish hall to elect their first set of officers. Serving on the nomination committee were Irvin Beamer, chairman, Patrick Flannagan and Harold Stoffel. The new Grand Knight, Tom List, announced there would be a picnic

Conference On 'Human Sexuality' Set For Sept. 8 The Elkhart District Women’s Society of Christian and Wesleyan Service Guild will sponsor a Conference on Human Sexuality on September 8 at the Oaklawn Community Mental Health Center in Elkhart. The issues of the day will deal with all phases of human sexuality and will be of interest to all ages. The morning session will convene at 9:30 a.m. There will be luncheon served at noon and the afternoon session will adjourn at 2:30 p.m.

held on Sunday, Aug. 29. for Knights, their wives and families, at the Saint Martin dePorres church grounds, and that the formal induction of new officers would occur in September. A meeting date for the new officers was set for September 13 at which time they will select committee chairmen.

Free Child care service will be offered at the Dunlap United Methodist church. 4505 South Main Street, Elkhart. Reservations for child care should be made with reservations for the day. Registration should be sent to: Mrs. Ralph D. Clingaman. r 1, box 223. Syracuse not later than September 1. All women of the church are invited. Saturday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard McDonald of Nappanee were Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Ganshom of Etna Green and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller of Milford.

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facts about ‘OUR TOWN’ | Milford, Ind. By JERI SEELY This photo of the interior of the third and fourth grade class room at Milford was given to us as were several others by Joe Closson of Elkhart, a former resident of Milford. We thank Mr. Closson and will be using the rest of his pictures in the weeks to come for those of you who enjoy, as we do. reviewing the history of Our Town Also included with the pictures were several old copies of The Milford Mail. The one we were looking through just prior to writing this column was dated January 23. 1919. According to the report of the county auditor that year Van Buren township was worth $2,174,060. Believe it or not. Turkey Creek township was only worth $2,038,325. Times have changed a slight bit wouldn’t you say! We also found a notice in the paper that the new Milford Carnegie library would open to the public on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 12 o'clock. Miss Theodora Merrick was librarian. Workmen on a construction project damaged a telephone cable near Warsaw on Thursday afternoon with 1,300 telephones in the Milford community being temporarily out of toll service. The cable, according to M. L. Hochstetler, district manager for United Telephone Co., of Indiana Inc., was repaired and toll service was restored to normal several hours later. We like the bank .. . don't you! It looks like it’s really going to add a lot to the community when completed. Don’t forget school starts next Wednesday morning. Students will report for a full day t .. They won’t have long, however, until their first vacation with Labor Day set for Monday, Sept. 6. Wow! Where has summer gone. These cool, crisp mornings renpnd us of fall. It will be here before we are ready for it since there is less than a month to go in summer. I like the fall, it’s the winter that gets to us burrrrrrrrrrrrrr Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ring and sons Steve. Mike and David have returned to their home in Columbus. Ga.. following a three week visit with the former’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Steiner of r 3 Warsaw.

Kenneth Cripe, D. C. announces an Open House at his Chiropractic Office completely modern, with x-ray August 29, 1971 1:00 till 5:00 p m. 114 N. Jefferson'— Cromwell, Ind. Phone 856-4250

Wed., Aug. 25, 1971 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Enrollment Progressing At. Syracuse Elementary School

Enrollment procedures are underway at Syracuse Elementary school so that book rental fees can be paid before the opening day of school. The following schedule has been and is being followed for the registration of Syracuse elementary students: August 19 — Kindergarten and first grade August 20 — second grade August 23 — third grade August 24 — fourth grade and M-l

Pomona Grange Meets In Bremen The St-Mar-Kos Pomona Grange meeting was held in Bremen on Thursday evening, Aug. 19. Master Arthur Heckerman presided. A total of 12 officers answered roll call. A letter was read from Mabie Bry, chairman of the state youth committee. Women’s activity chairman Mrs. Herman Miller reported for her committee’s project. Reports from subordinate Granges were given by Bremen, New Tamerack and Waubee. Lecturer Elsie Trader announced W’aubee Grange was winner in the lecturer’s patriotic program presented thru Pomona and a trophy was presented to Mrs. Ray Bray. Mrs. Trader read. “Educate a Woman,” and “Happiness.” Election of officers for 1971-72 followed with those elected being: Master — Arthur Heckerman of Bremen. Overseer — Otho Bondurant of New Tamerack Lecturer — Elsie Trader of New Tamerack Steward — Ed Ruff of Bremen Assistant — Ben Thompson of Bremen Chaplin — Daisy Heyde of Waubee Treasurer — Ora Trader of New Tamerack Secretary — Mrs. Clara Beekier of New Tainerack Gatekeeper — Herman Miller of Waubee Ceres — Mrs. Herman Miller of Waubee Pomona — Mrs. Corabelle Oakley of New Tamerack Flora — Mrs. Carrie Pritcher of Bremen Lady assistant steward — Mrs. Vera Thompson of Bremen Executive committeeman for three years — Richard Heyde of Waubee. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the host Grange. The next meeting will be September 16 at W’aubee Grange and will be a pot luck with installation of officers. Supper will’ be served at 6:30 p.m. Busy Bees Meet With Mrs. Chambers Members of the Busy Bee club of Milford met Friday evening in the home of Mrs. Erma Chambers. President Mrs. Ray Bray opened the meeting in the usual form and Mrs. Chambers read the history of the song, "My Wild Irish Rose.” It was sung by the

August 25 — fifth grade August 26 — Anyone who missed registration on above dates The office is open daily on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents who missed registration on the appointed day should try to complete their child’s registration on Thursday, Aug. 26. All book rental and supply fees should be paid before the opening day of school, so books and supplies can be issued to students on the opening day of school.

group. Meditations were given by Mrs Bray and were, "A Note of Hope.” Roll call of a variety of topics was answered by nine members and two guests. Mrs Albert Schafer and Mrs. Chester, Bahn. Mrs. Schafer presented thd lesson for Mrs. Mervin Mishlyrj by showing slides of Turkey and! telling about each?" The meeting closed by all repeating the club collect and? singing the club’s prayer song. The door prize went to Mrs. Doral McFarren and Mrs. Mishler. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be September 17 with Mrs. Caroline Butrick. Vegetable Market Outlook LAFAYETTE — Production of fresh market vegetables in Indiana as estimated August 1 by state-federal agricultural statisticians at Purdue university: Fresh market and processing cabbage — Production of 245,000 hundred weight. 13 per cent smaller than last year. Cantaloupes — Crop of 260,000 hundredweight, eight per cent larger than the 1970 crop. Onions — Estimated at 300,000 hundredweight, down eight per cent larger from last year. Tomatoes — Production of 207,000 hundredweight, 10 per cent smaller than last year. Watermelons — Slightly more than one million hundredweight, up five per cent from 1970. Peppermint — Crop of 245,000 pounds, 22 per cent smaller than 1970 production. Spearmint — Oil production of 266,000 pounds, down 19 per cent from last year. ' Honored On 40th Wedding Anniversary . Mr. and Mrs. Carl Steiner of r 3 Warsaw entertained at a buffet supper following their 40th anniversary' open house on Sunday afternoon. Relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. David McCullough and daughter of Andrews; Miss Robin Wall of Des Moines, Iowa; Mr and Mrs. Larry Baker and children, Miss Leota Steiner. Mrs. Mildred Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sexton and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shultz, all of Pierceton; Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Jr., and daughters of Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Meizelis and Kristine of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grunert of Kokomo; and Mrs Richard Ring and sons of Columbus, Ga. - Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bushong and John and Mrs. Mary Huber of Waubee Lake entertained Tuesday night for Sgt. Mjr. and Mrs. Paul R. Huber, Terri, Ross and Mary Kathryn of Beale AFB, Calif.; and*Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Seely of Milford.

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