The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 July 1973 — Page 6

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Hobbies are educational — Kosciusko County Indian Lore society digs into area history and traditions

A hobby which collecting, reproducing articles, researching and writing was discussed recently by the newlyformed Kosciusko County In- , dian Lore society. The society met for the first time Sunday, May 6, at the home of Waldo Adams, first vice-president of the Kosciusko County Historical society. Jim Nelson, Syracuse, {resident of the Indian lore society, explained there is already a county geneological society and an Indian Archeological society, but those attending the recent meeting j wanted to get away from the limitations of one or the other. He sees the Indian Lore society as trying to cover all of Indian, history, and not as simply relic collecting. Around 12 families from the county attended the society’s first meeting. Thought was given to opening it up to interested people outside the county, but they decided to limit membership for a year or so, or until the society and its functions become more settled and organized. “The main purpose of our society is education,” Nelson . related. “That is, education of each other, and eventually, of others outside the group.” They discussed several possible activities. Actual field

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work was discouraged, as most felt that digging is a job for professionals. Valuable artifacts can easily be destroyed through amateurish handling. But they were interested in locating sites of digs and places where many artifacts have been found. They will then possibly draw up a county map or guide to these areas. Publication of materials was discussed. The group was enthusiastic about the possibilities of writing reports for the society’s use on sites which they had investigated, or reports on research. They also suggested perhaps drawing up some larger scale reports for public use in the future. Most of the members of the society have deme some collecting of artifacts. The society suggested possibilities of displays being set up at fairs, etc., of parts of their collections. Nelson reported he and a friend are building a tee pee, which they hope to display some day. » Another suggestion was the members go on field trips as a group. There are many sites in the coiwy, and in neighboring areas, which Would be of interest to those studying the Indians. Going along with the group’s educational emphasis, they plan to build up an information file, which could be distributed in schools. For example, if a class is

studying Indians, a member of the society could make a presentation from the society’s files on area Indian history and lore or distribute information to the teacher. . Mrs. Georgia Buster, also from Syracuse, secretary of the society, added the group is looking for a room for public display of collections. The public library in Syracuse has an artifact collection, donated by the late J. P. Dolan. But the display is in the basement, behind the children’s section, and most area residents don’t know it’s there. Mrs. Buster suggested room may be available for such displays in the county historical society’s home, the oldest commercial building in the county, in Oswego. It was donated to the society recently, and is open to the public Sundays and holidays. Nelson related his interest in Indians started about six years ago. His primary interests are the studies of costuming and prehistoric Indians. Prehistoric Indians, he explained, are those who lived before the coming of the white man. In this area that was around 1673, when LaSalle explored the midwest. Nelson reports doing some

Be aware of food poisoning this summer Ever hear of salmonella? Well, not many people have! Yet each year, this unseen bacteria infects an increasing number of Americans with food infections and dysentery. Salmonella is actually a group of infectious bacteria. While you may not be able to see your enemy, you can help stop it by seeing to it that cleanliness in your kitchen is a must. Foods, especially milk, eggs and meat, must be properly cooked and refrigerated. Food should not be left standing out unprotected. Make certain that all cooking utensils are cleaned after each use. Hands should always be washed before handling foods and you should avoid uncooked foods in public eating places that may have careless food handlers. Desserts with cream fillings or toppings should be kept under refrigeration until served. Leftover portions should be refrigerated immediately. The symptoms and severity of food poisoning vary with the type of bacteria involved. The amount of bacteria or toxin ingested and other factors determine severity. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea are among the very earliest symptoms. They may appear from two to 48 hours after contaminated food is eaten. Victims should be under medical care as soon as possible after the symptoms appear. 'Star-Spangled Girl' at Enchanted Hills <9 “Star-Spangled Girl”, another of the many Neil Simon successes, will open for a four-day run this Wednesday, July 4, at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse, on the northeast side of Lake Wawasee. The play is based on the arrival

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surface hunting for artifacts, but not being involved in any digging operations. He has discovered it is hard to find nice, wellpreserved relics in surface hunting in the area, as much of it has already been scoured by eager collectors. Mrs. Buster has been involved in Indian history for over 40 years. She has studied the Indians in her schooling, has written books on the subject and two years ago served as editor of “American Indian World.” Several valuable artifacts have been found in the county, however. Burial grounds have been discovered near Enchanted Hills, on the east side of Lake Wawasee. Mrs. Buster reported that although attempts are being made to keep such artifacts in the county, many of the more valuable of them have been taken out. Among items collected by local artifact-hunters are birdstones, bannerstones and arrowheads. Birdstones, thought to be ceremonial pieces, are made of slate and are found almost exclusively east of the Mississippi. One was found in the county SR 13, south of North Webster. The stones, ranging in value from SSO to $5,000, are in the shape of a bird, thus their name.

of all-American Sophie Rauschmeyer, played by Barbara Gossett, into the middle of an underground magazine and its production staff. The writer for the magazine, Norman Cornell, is played by Douglas E. Stark. Doug, who is a resident of Fort Wayne and drama teacher at North Side high school, is currently serving as artistic director for the playhouse. His cohort in the magazine business is Andy Hobart, played by Rick Gossett. Barb and Rick are married and both serve on the managing board of directors for the playhouse. “Star-Spangled Girl” will open July 4 at the bam theatre and run through Saturday, July 7. Curtain time will be 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 8:30 Thursday. The Enchanted Hills Playhouse’s summer season includes, “Butterflies are Free”, July 11 to 14; “Camelot”, July 19 to 21 and July 26 to 29; “The Man Who Came to Dinner”, August 1 to 4; “Mary, Mary”, August 8 to 11; and “Man of La Mancha”, August 16 to 18 and 23 to 25. Sunthimers visit parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Sunthimer, Sr., and daughters, Susan and Kathy, are visiting their parents this week, Mrs. Bessie Sunthimer and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, all of Milford. The Sunthimers are en route to their home in Nevada,4Wo., after a five week trip to Europe? While there, they visited their son, Joseph Edward Sunthimer, Jr., who is in the U.S. Army at Augsburg, Germany. It's safer inside car The safest place for drivers caught in a thunderstorm is inside the car, says the Chicago Motor club-AAA. However, make certain you don’t park underneath electrical wires.

Bannerstones, on the other hand, were of practical value. They were used as atlatl weights on “throwing sticks.” These balanced the spears to make them travel farther and straighter. Bannerstones, too, were made of slate. Kosciusko county is in the heart of the slate area. Pendants, gorgots, birdstones and bannerstones were all made of this soft rock, with few exceptions. Slate was shaped by first being pecked with a hard rock, and then being ground and polished. Holes were drilled slowly and tediously by spinning pieces of flint, attached to long rods. Many arrowheads and spear points have been found around the county. Indians from here used much flint from the Huntington area to make these. This flint has a distinctive pink cast. Indians were known to travel from as far away as Kansas to mine a particular flint from Ohio. The rock, colorful and translucent, has also been found occasionally in arrowheads discovered here. Both Nelson and Mrs. Buster stressed the educational, the entertaining and the family fun aspects of the society. Anyone interested in joining the society should contact either Mrs. Buster or Mr. Nelson.

£lake' Pt © Ce«rt® r Hews M By FRED LASKOWSKI A “free throw” contest is the special event scheduled for the youth center this -week. The contest is open to all youngsters between the ages of six and 14. sTime of the contest will be 1 p.m., fl Friday, July 6, at the center. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. In girls softball, the Cubs trounced the A’s in a game played recently. The score was 11-4. Laurie Brouwer was the winning pitcher. In the latest action the A’s came back to defeat the Cubs 16 to 6. Sandy Rinker picked up the win in that game. Barb Brouwer hit a home run for the A’s. The A’s lead the series 2-1. All games are placed at the Syracuse athletic field. The project in arts and crafts this week will be molding figures out of clay. Crafts are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. All children are welcome. The Lakeland Youth Center is a United Fund agency. Harold Youngs have houseguests Mr. and Mrs. Yarold Young of Milford are hosts during a visit this week from their daughter, Linda, and family, Dr. and Mrs. Art Stevens and sons, Michael and Dean, of Claremont, Calif. Dr. Stevens and family are en route to their home in California after a six month stay in London where Dr. Stevens has been doing research at the Victorian and Albert Museums, London, England, on his post doctorate in art history. Dr. Stevens is Doctor of Education at Scripts college in Claremont.

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