The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 July 1973 — Page 3

The Column ||| A Sideshow Os Events In Milford

- % % ’ fiJF’ ’ ' jk K X pfepw? 1 ■ I ' HARRY ORN of the nationally known Revival Fires team is shown above delivering a message in Milford last Sunday. Orn is a graduate of Milford high school and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Orn of Our Town. He is a Christian church minister. STATE SENATOR and Mrs. John F. Augsburger plan to act as escorts to the Sounds of Hope group leaving today (Wednesday) for its second European

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tour. Granddaughter Kim is a member of the Sounds of Hope group. The thing is, Mrs. Augsburger had never been up in an airplane —of any sort. So, a week ago she made her first trip in a small aircraft piloted by • her son, John B. Augsburger. The senior Augsburger and young Angie Augsburger made the trip too. When John 8., asked his mother what she had in her hand, he was promptly told, “My Bible.” MR. AND MRS. L. W. Shultz, who have lived at 603 College Ave., North Manchester, for 57 years, have sold their home there to Manchester college. They built the house in 1916. The couple has been in education ( for 31 years. They helped to Mild and .were first managers at Camp Mack near Our Town. They plan to enter Timbercrest Retirement home, one mile north of the college. The home is operated by the Church of the Brethren.

Another former Milford couple who now reside at the home is Rev. and Mrs. W. Harlan Smith. They were pastors at the Bethel church, Syracuse Church of the Brethren in a joint pastoral arrangement for the eight years preceding August 1961 when they retired. FRED AND Louise Slabaugh and Rev. and Mrs. J. Duane Beals were in a Sunday school class taught by Lucille Strayer Brandt while at Church of the Brethren Annual conference at Fresno, Calif. Lucille taught them on the commandment “Honor thy father and thy mother.” Fred said the one hour past so quickly and he was sure Lucille could easily have taught them another hour on the same subject and not have run out of material. Milford citizens will remember Lucille for the time she kept books for Dr. Rheinheimer and all others who know her will remember her wit and her special teaching ability. She has several published books in the Milford library at this time and has just had a new book of poetry published. Louise brought back an autographed copy. MIKE BAKER (he’s a M-J pressman) and his new bride, Marsha are off to Disney World in Florida on a honeymoon after their Sunday wedding. M-J staff members helped toast the bride and bridegroom by showering them with confetti from the perferating machines at the office. “TRICKY DICKIE” now lives in the western white house — Dick Smith in west Milford that is. The Smiths’ recently had their house resided. WHEN ONE Milford resident got caught in the rain recently she got so wet she said she “squished.” WELL, HERE we go again. The corner at Emeline and Main street is a mess. Cars travel faster on Main street since there is no stoplight to slow them down. There is no policeman on duty to watch daytime traffic in Milford, and it is a regular death trap. You can’t see when coming off of Emeline at either side so you inch out, and low and behold there is a car coming on Main that almost gets you. One suggestion is that the parking should be re-done on the corner if nothing else. The first space on each comer being parallel would be some improvement.

- L THE “SOUNDS OF HOPE”

'Hope' group leaves today

By VARNER M. CHANCE (Editors Note: The article below was written for the Rotary International magazine by the author and has been accepted by them for publication. We are using it at this time because “Sounds of Hope” left on its 1973 concert tour today, July 11, from Epworth Forest at North Webster.) In an endeavor to create a stronger bond of understanding and good will, “Sounds Os Hope”, a group of young_-in-heart musicians made their initial tour through northern Europe during the month of July 1972, creating i an atmosphere of encouragement and hope through their personal conduct, as well as through their musical performance. As the founder and director of this new organization, I, Varner M. Chance, had been strongly impressed with the need for sincerity and heartfelt integrity during previous musical • tours throughout various parts of Europe. In a day when headlines are catching the attention of people throughout the world by publicizing shocking and depressing events „ and occurrences, we find ourselves in a position to ask, as do the people in other countries, “What is the hope?” as this author traveled across Europe he was asked repeatedly in every country but one, “What is the hope?” In that one country, back of the Iron Curtain, their positive statement was, “There is no hope!” ' An observation revealed that the United States has acquired the no-hope image, mostly because of careless Americans who have roamed throughout Europe. The roadways and the larger cities have been infested by a shifting and hopeless appearing mass of itinerants. Since it is human nature to judge by what is most seen and heard, the United States has gained an image that does not present a very hopeful picture. Such a picture is unfair to that larger part of the United States citizens who make America what it really is. Presents Challenge Instead of accentuating what is wrong with America through headlines and representatives that do not present the spirit which has made our country great, is it not better that we emphasize those things which are right? Why not place such ideologies as Communism, Nationalism and Individualism in their proper perspective and stress those qualities that make this country a place where a person has the right and opportunity to pursue and to work for a better way of life? Why not renew in our own minds the belief that we have these qualities? Why not challenge our youth to set their goals and standards at a higher level of achievement rather than beiAg content to spend their time in recreational activities that result in an unhealthy regression to childishness? Why not challenge adults and youth to be disciplined through the act of doing something at a high level of performance? Why not accept the challenge of giving ourselves to something that is high and noble? Why not do something about disciplined living in our homes, communities and nation? Why not extend ourselves in an effort to build world un-

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derstanding through people-to-people and person-to-person activities? Arnold Toynbee, in his recent article, “Patterns and Predictions”, stated, “Considering the immense destructive powers now at our disposal, our choice is no longer between an intact or a ravaged world. It is between one world and no world.” “Sounds Os Hope” was organized by Varner M. Chance. It was founded for the purpose of providing its members an opportunity to use their talents in the area of international understanding and to acquire firsthand knowledge of the cultures of other peoples. It seeks, (1) to share with people of other countries a concern for clearer understanding through the language of music which is universally understood, (2) to encourage American people to actively participate in human relations through their involvement in “Sounds Os Hope” , concert tours, (3) to maintain high musical, moral and ethical standards in all activities offered by the organization, and (4) to persevere in making ‘sounds of hope’ rather than sounds of despair. Groups Endorse and Encourage The organization, “Sounds Os Hope”, was encouraged and endorsed by Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary club of Syracuse, Indiana; Mr. Wayne Smith, Immediate Past Governor of District 654 of Rotary International; Mr. Stanley Chipper, Immediate Past President of Rotary club of Cheam, England; Dr. Raymond A. Gray, Division of Overseas Ministries, National Council of the Churches of Christ; and Dr. Howard J. Brown, minister, Church of the Saviour,, world traveler, and Rotarian from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. “Sounds Os Hope” had its initial tour during the summer of 1972. Comprised of a highly selected group of seventy people from eleven states, the organization consisted of a choir, string ensemble, a harpist and counselors. Generally, the performers- ranged between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five, 'including both high school and college age students. By choice, most of the counselors also were a part of the performing group. Performances were given in famous concert halls, cathedrals, churches, park pavilions, in a home for the aged, and even in a shopping center mall. The group closed its programs to standing ovations, were guests of honor in parades, were welcomed by Lord Mayors and were entertained royally by people in private homes or in public receptions in six European countries. Their eighteen concerts were arranged by Rotary clubs, city officials and church organizations. Though rehearsals were a part of the daily schedule, it was not all work. There was time for sight-seeing people, visiting historical sites and famous places, eating, playing, praying, living in European homes, and shopping for gifts. The tour was not without tense moments. For example, it is a feat in itself to get a six-foot, twohundred pound harp onto buses, through customs, onto airplanes and safely home with no broken strings. Additional activities included keeping track of seventy wide-eyed Americans, planning for food, transportation and other accommodations.

Delightful Happenings There were also expected and unexpected times of delight. Being met at the edge of a city and escorted to the City Hall, seeing the American flag flying over its entrance, participating in a parade with American flags on our motor coaches, being cheered by crowds along the street, seeing the American flag for the first time in history over the Chichester Town Hall — all of these instilled bursts of national pride. Incidentally, the man on the street was not without his sense of humor. One was heard to say, “Do you suppose those bloody Americans have purchased the Town Hall?” Other experiences not to be forgotten included singing and playing in the London City Temple, performing in the famous twelfth century Chichester Cathedral, presenting a concert in the ancient Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Hamburg, participating in a bi-lingual worship service in Oslo, hearing their music ring in the oldest church in Bergen and giving a program in England’s Dorking Hall. For the finale of each concert the choir, orchestra and harpist joined to perform “The Impossible Dream” from “The Man of LaMancha” and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah.” However, these numbers really were never the final selections because there was always a demand for encores. Homecoming On August 1, under the leadership of Committee chairman Lewis S. Immel, the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary club sponsored a Homecoming Banquet for “Sounds Os Hope” and a host of relatives and friends. After the banquet, “Sounds Os Hope”, followed by all who attended the banquet, were led by a police escort to the huge banner at the edge of Syracuse that read, “Welcome Home, ‘Sounds Os Hope’ ”. From there they were taken to Wawaseee High School Auditorium where the Finale Concert was presented to an enthusiastic full house. The concert ended on a high peak of excitement with standing ovations from the audience, with mixed emotions of both joy and sadness on the part of members of “Sounds Os Hope” and with a feeling of a triumphant homecoming celebration sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary club. Participants in “Sounds Os Hope” disbanded after the final concert to return to their homes in eleven states. Although they were both happy and sad, they were determined to spread “Sounds Os Hope” instead of sounds of despair. Each one maintained the desire to help recruit new members for “Sounds Os Hope”. May these sounds echo down through the corridors of time!

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Kiwanis cooperate in scholarship promotion

Mark Spitz was given a gold medal recently as a part of the Mermaid Festival activities and crowned King of Sports — the first award made by the newly formed Palace of Sports. The Palace of Sports Foundation in cooperation with Kiwanis International will annually make career scholarship awards. This program will be promoted by the sale of bronze and silver medallions bearing the likeness of Mark Spitz, the current King of Sports. The program at the most recent meeting of the Lakeland Kiwanis club was a report on the International convention held recently at Montreal. Next year’s Charm 'N Chatter at Gregory home Mrs. Preston Gregory was hostess for the annual picnic meeting of the Charm ’n Chatter home economics club last Monday. Mrs. Harold Anderson assisted the hostess in preparation and serving oven fried chicken. Other members contributed a covered dish for the 6:30 dinner, during which and in the absence of a planned program, everyone enjoyed visiting. Mrs. Anderson presided over the business meeting which followed. Meditations were given by Mrs. William Metcalf and a citizenship lesson was conducted by Mrs. Clifton Schang. Mrs. Marvin Ward, health and safety leader discussed insect bites, stings, etc., and Mrs. Gilbert Baumlee selected “things to do in July” for garden remarks. Mrs. Miller * WCTU hostess * Mrs. Orva Miller was hostess for the recent meeting of the Anna Bowers Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting. The meeting was conducted in a very informal manner with an announcement of the new officers and appointments made of departmental directors and’ a treasurer’s report. It was also announced that the county picnic will be held August 2 at the home of Mrs. Mabie Eberhardt at Winona Lake. After the carry-in lunch at 11, o’clock, members will be instructed as to the location for the business meeting. Materials have been sent from the local union to be distributed at the WCTU booth at the county fair in August. Light refreshments consisting of ice cream wafers, crackers

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convention will be held at Denver, Colo. Hazen Sparks opened the meeting with prayer. Guests were John Cutshaw, son-in-law of George Davis, Herbert George and John McClure. Make-ups were recorded at Downtown Montreal June 25 for Jerry Badskey, Bob Day, Ralph Akers and Luther Allen — an inter-club. Bob Ritchie recorded a make-up at McMinnville, Oreg., on June 20. “Happy Birthday” led by Chris Koher was sung for Dan Watson; Sherm Bryant and Ted Kolsky. Awards were presented to George Davis, three new member pin; Dave Everts, four year perfect attendance pin. and iced tea were served by the hostess at the close of the meeting. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller and family, all of New Athens, DI., and Mrs. Eugene Mabie and son, Roy, visited Saturday with Mrs. Orva Miller. Mrs. Doug Bowser has announced that there will be no July or August meeting of Backwater Friends home economics club. Mrs. Harold Anderson entertained Sunday her daughters and their famili*, Mr. and Mrs. James Clevenger of Michigan „ City and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Senger of Fort Wayne. The families had arranged to meet here and attend worship service at the Epworth Forest auditorium where little Anne Marie Clevenger was baptized during the service by the same minister who had performed her parents’ wedding and her brother’s baptism. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Clevenger of Yorktown. Mr. and Mrs. Ormel Kline of North Palm Beach, Fla., visited relatives and friends in this area last week end. —NW— Man found dead on golf course Chester Schultz, 66, of Grebill was found dead at 1:47 p.m. Thursday, July 5, inside S crane at South Shore Golf course in Syracuse. Death was due to an apparent heart attack. Schultz, working in the crane, was thought to be trapped inside, and the Syracuse first aid unit was called to the scene. The body was taken to the funeral home in North Webster where Kosciusko county coroner Kenneth Wyman ruled the death due to an apparent heart attack.

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