The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 June 1975 — Page 14

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., June 18,1975

sI 7 z tfl JI Bw if / isy W <B ■ jßjk W I 1 W* - \J xl Ik w fr 1 11 T *1 ■ villi' M - "■ ft ■■,jfe*K Jgjjf ■fl ' _f \ W £*>, -MrJjrCl t, -'g ■ \JM r■, r I A CAMP MACK OBSERVANCE — Many hundreds of friends of Camp Alexander Mack friend, gathered on Sunday to fittingly mark the 50 years since the camp s founding. The Church of the Brethren camp is located on the shores of Waubee Lake. An afternoon program before a packed auditorium included skits from various church groups depicting the camp*s history. An evening meal was followed by an evening program and an 8: 15 vesper service. In the above photo from the left are Ray mond Hoover of Milford, resident director from 1957-73; Laurence W Sc hultz of North Manchester, resident director from 1925-55 and truly the camp's •builder”; Mrs Bertha Wehrly of Milford, uhose parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Neff, gave the original farm land uhere the camp was first located; and .Arden Ball, camp director since January of this year. . Shown in the background is the camp's new logotype, used on camp literature, signs, shirts and otherwise, to promote the camp.

tajziN AROUND J-i'--gl r This cute little fella has been appearing about town this week, in a number of areas, and is advertising for our annual Flotilla planned for July 4 5-6 More on this next week. and in the mean lime, look for more of these little creatures to appear on posts about town this week, according to a spokesman for the Flotilla committee.

• ARE WE LIVING IN THE ENDTIME" \A \ ■r X * F i 'v. If/’ ml sr~ \ '■ ■? I ■ I / HLi I WR 4 1 i ■ »MB ® f 1 I * Jho 1' ~ ST''SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH PASTOR TERRY FLEETWOOD We have been studying the "Signs of the Endtime" that tell us Jesus is coming soon, but 1 am sure you realise that a sign is of no value to anyone unless the message it portrays is obeyed. God has given us a little knowledge of the times so that we might avail ourselves the opportunity to prepare for the coming events. IF J ESUS WOULD COME TODAY < which is possible). ARE YOU READY? Jesus said. "Except a man be born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God." (John 3:3) V - Peter said. Repent and be baptised everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ lor the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holv Ghost." (Acte 3:3S>

A note received this week for a subscription renewal from Pearl A Tucker of Denver. Colo., added she had been away from Syracuse for almost 60 years but still finds it interesting on what takes place in our community. Saturday was the big day the new ambulance service was to go into effect, however several emergency runs were made during the week, and all has worked quite well. A community debt of gratitude goes to Charles Harris and his staff for the past years of service in the ambulance business . Twinkle Toes Workman is what he could have been called. Dick Workman, that is. as he danced up a storm at ton, Mark's wedding this month, to the astonishment of many, including his mother. Didn't know you had it in you Dick Carroll Lee Koble topped the joke used about women and large purses of which nothing can ever be found when needed, as he was seen last Saturday morning on / Main street, “fishing” for a key — and finally found same, after emptying his trouser pocket. A real thing of beauty meets the individual choosing to travel on South Main at the bridge area, as a rose bush there has flourished this year, perhaps with all the rams, or really tender loving care, who knows. Betty Dust, on who's property the bush is located, said it has to he 35 to to years old and bloomed very little the last five or six years due to vandalism to the roots by youths. It is sure making up for the wars of loss with the profuse thing of beauty now.

All's well that ends well, for which we are glad as the driver of a car in the 100 block of South Huntington street was able to stop in time Monday morning to avoid colliding with a baby, babycarriage and dog, in the middle of the street by the post office. Seems the baby did receive bumps to the head as the carriage tipped when the dog pulled the carriage into the street after becoming frightened by a passing car and taking off along the busy street, carriage and baby, to which he wax the mother went office New Syracuse businessman Larry Th waits knows how to treat “the little woman” on their 20th wedding anniversary: take her to Honolulu. Friends of Larry's,..,are receiving colorful postal cards from the 50th state, penned under the palms in front of the famed Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel, with a clear view of Diamondhead Mountain. Larry bought Merrill's Lounge recently. Concerned citizens of North Webster are searching for a solution to their ambulance problem, as mortician Gary Eastlund plans to discontinue the service at an early opportunity. Milford and Syracuse have solved the problem, but Webster and Pierceton are still grappling with it. North Webster firemen aren’t all that hot about taking the emergency service responsibilities oh. but would be willing to work toward a solution. One fireman said. "We don’t want it dumped m our lap.” Pierceton and Sidney, on the other hand, plus officials of Washington and Monroe townships. are considering a plan to reimburse the Wyman funeral home in order that KennyWyman (county coroner, incidentally . could profitably-

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continue ambulance service for that area of southeastern Kosciusko county. If you've been wondering who the cute little blonde is at Rose Garden Beauty Salon and Merle Norman Studio in Pickwick Place, she is Sandi (Searfoss) Fisher. Mrs. Guy W. Fisher, that is. In addition to hair styling, waving, coloring, etc., she is training as a Merle Norman cosmetic beauty advisor. Senior Citizens Treat is what Donna Conder is calling her special at her Beauty Boutique giving our senior citizens a discount on permanents. Nofc that's nice! Change in the Village: Ken and Bonnie Gragg, owners of Three Flags, will soon announce the sale of the business they established in late June ot 1972, to Mr. and Mrs. John Oswald of Fort Wayne. The new owners have years of McDonald hamburger experience. Joe and Joannie Gray of Lake Wawasee observed the 10th anniversary of their retirement on Tuesday. Joe, a retired U.S. Marine Corps full colonel with 26 years of duty, makes a real active participant °in the community. The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary club announced at their Tuesday meeting that they had 100 per cent participation of their 42 members in raising SI,OOO in memory of longtime member, the late Harry Nicolai, who observed his 20 years of perfect attendance recently. The money goes to the Rotary International Foundation to promote world understanding, and to make Nicolai a Paul Harris Fellow in honor of Paul Harris, founder of Rotary International in 1905. Is Wawasee high school ready for a dean of students? Apparently the school administration thinks so, as this column learned today that a search is on for “the right person” to serve as a dean of students. Former Syracuse high school principal Robert Slavens was approached to handle the new job, but declined. *■ V ,'V reason reneve principal Henry Smith from counseling responsibilities, with both students and parents. The counseling duties have grown to such an extent that Smith spends an inordinate amount of time here, while his other duties go wanting. School authorities are combing the field carefully for just the right person for this delicate post. Prep—(Continued from page 1) Father Marven Tellers received his principal s license, the first in the Province, in 1958 and there was a separation of the offices of prior, rector and principal. The nameof Crosier Fathers of Wawasee. Inc., was legally incorporated in the state of Indiana in 1958 State Accreditation State accreditation was received for the seminary's high school division in 1962, and Father Tellers was elected prior. Peak enrollment years at the seminary, around 260 students, were listed 1960-64 The junior college division of the seminary closed in 1964. Father Richard John was elected prior in 1965 and a number of changes took place. In 1965-66. Our Lady of the Lake Seminary became Our Lady of the Lake Prep Seminary with the following name changes: Our Lady of the Lake Prep Seminary to Wawasee Prep Seminary in

1966-67; and Wawasee Prep Seminary to Wawasee Preparatory School in 1967-68. Integration A new policy for racial in-, tegration was introduced at the school in 1968. Father David Suelzer was elected prior in 1969 and Father Thomfhs Scheets was appointed as principal. The office of rector was discontinued. A board of control, four Crosiers and three laymen, was organized to administrate the school and the new Prep statutes were written North Central accreditation was received in 1970 and coeds were accepted in 1971. Building Renovation In the year 1973, major building renovation was undertaken and the structure took on a completely new look including many window replacements. In this same year, Father Robert Rossi was elected prior and Matt O’Hare was appointed principal in 1975. The board of control was reconstituted and Prep statutes were revised. Former Years Eh Lilly, of Indianapolis and Wawasee. in chapter 12 of his book “Early Wawasee Days” told of the early hotel days of the building. The tract of land was included

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in the reservation left in the possession of the Miami Chief Flat Belly in 1828. when the surrounding Indian lands passed into possession of the United States. It was returned to the government in 1834 and deeded to the Wabash and Erie Canal, and in tum. sold to Charles R. Ogden in 1875. It then passed into ownership of Uncle Billy Moore in 1877 and two years later was purchased by the North Lake and River association. Judge John V. Pettit of Wabash became president of the association, largely composed of disciples of Isaac Walton from northern Indiana (Alexandria. Goshen, Huntington, Peru and Wabash.) Club House A club house was built with 50 sleeping rooms, and it was said that 125 could be accommodated in the dining room. Financial instability caused the downfall of the association in 1882 and the property was sold by the sheriff to the Cedar Beach association. In 1884. the manager was B. F. Draper, a native Hoosier who fought in the civil war as a member of the 18th infantry. Another sale took place early in 1887 with the property transferring to the Cedar Beach club for a consideration of $7,000.

James Suitt of Indianapolis was president of the club and a number of familiar Indiana names appeared on the membership list. Up to this time, the club had been used largely by fishing enthusiasts (most frequently for jolly stag parties.) In the fall of 1891, the old club house caught fire, with the crash of the framework bringing down the flimsey financial structure 6f the organization. New Building W’hile the ashes of the fire were still smoking, it was said, the Wawasee club sprang into action and construction of the new club house was immediately begun. The 1892 season was ushered in by the occupancy of the comfortable two-storied building with broad verandas, spacious dining

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room, dance hall and lobby. Business went well for a while, then another sheriff's sale took place in about three years. After the death of Colonel Lilly, the inn was sold in 1899 to Clinton G. Wiggins and wife, Emma, who operated the popular hotel for 15 years. The Ballou brothers of Chicago then purchased the establishment which was again brought to a close by fire in 1918. The present seminary building was built as a hotel by the Spinks about 1924. What has become of the idea that everyone should be temperate in everything? There are people in the world who read the Bible to see if it agrees with them.