The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 March 1976 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 17,1976

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Many committees are at work on ‘Music Man’

While the dramatists, vocalists and instrumentalists are busy with hours and hours of rehearsal, several committees working behind the scenes are keeping busy, too. Properties, make-up and costume committees. set construction crews and publicity writers and designers are expending energy and time to do their part to produce a successful first musical for Wawasee. Costume committee members are doing quite a bit of rushing around town investigating the community’s resources of turn-of-the century clothing. Used clothing centers, other schools and community residents are responding to the big demand The committee, under the direction of Miss Linda Kehoe, is composed of Sandy Mullett, Diane Pittman, Lynn Haney. Lori Sliger. Martha Baumle and Vai Kiser ° The prop searchers are turning

Organizational meeting held for Young Farmer chapter

Gale Laudeman. state Young Farmer president and Robert Martin. Bremen vocational agriculture instructor and Young Parmer chapter adviser, spoke to a group of interested Lakeland area young farmers on Thursday Emergency run made The emergency unit at Syracuse responded to a 7:03 call TXiesday morning for Clarence Vane. 76. 127 North Shore drive. Syracuse.*after he became ill at . his home He was transported to Goshen hospital LAKELAND LOCAL Mr and Mrs Stephen Freeman. Jr . of West Lafayette, spent the week end with his sisters. Miss Margaret Freeman and Mrs Charles W Kroh in Syracuse Mr Freeman is a professor of electrical engineering at Purdue university Cigarette quitters can hold weight People who stop smoking cigarettes need not gain weight, according to a study conducted by Drs. Raymond Bosse and Arthur Garvey of Normative Aging Study, Veterans Administration, Boston. The few who did gain weight were heavier smokers or were dissatisfied with their jobs, the study showed

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every stone in their search for all sorts or items from a rubber frog to a metronome with a broken spring. Also under Linda Kehoes direction, prop committee members include Roxanne Hammaker. Kathy Trobaugh, Melissa Shipley, Cindy Mort, Lori Sliger. Lynne Haney. Mary Baumle, Martha Baumle, Kay Kirkpatrick, Jodi Kleeman and Roger Fetters. Want yourself to look 20 years younger? 20 years older*’ Just call the make-up committee' Members are„ observing demonstrations on how to apply make-up for various effects and illusions Brad Brown will be doing the hair styling for the male characters and Miss Kehoe will be in charge of the female hairstyles. Committee members preparing for this very important task are Roxanne Hammaker. Rachel Morris. Lydia Tucker. Jodi Kleeman. Robin Auer. Brenda Sherk. Melissa Finney.

evening March 11. Purpose of the meeting was to introduce the Young Farmer organization to the group and to answer questions concerning operation of the organization. The Indiana Young Farmer association is a non-profit, non political association of affiliated local chapters The basic purpose of the organization is to provide educational programs designed to meet the needs of operating farmers and their families. Programs are conducted through the local vocational agriculture department in co operation with the division of vocational education within the 8-county — (Continued from page 1) At the business meeting this morning Fred Wingert of Michigan City gave the report of last year's gathering at Elkhart and Ronald Downey of Plymouth told of the financial condition of the organization The nominating report was given by Paul Sloan of South Bend William Farrar of Warsaw was elected secretary for 1977 and Robert Perkins of Mishawaka gave an invitation to Mishawaka for the 1977 meeting Appropriate remarks were made by Dave Rowland. Bloomington state president of Indiana association of elementary school principals association; and Don Small, executive director of the state association told of further plans for the organization. Paul Sloan — vice president of South Bend and Ken Olin. district representative from Plymouth also had contributions to make to this part of the program In the morning address Dr. Joseph Nygard. dean of the college of education and specialist in school law, gave a resume of the actions of the legislature and a general over view of the elementary principal and the law. The luncheon speaker was John Gunter, the “singing sheriff'‘ of Madison county. President of the District organization this year was Lewis S Immel, principal of the Milford elementary school

Lori Morgan. Brad Brown, Kathi Trobaugh and Melissa Shipley. The construction crew, under the direction of Alan Zerkel, is doing a fine job and working hard to make an attractive set. Committee members are Ken Oswald, Toni Pearson. J. C. Schrock. Paul Schrumpf. John Naab, Ron Wuthrich, Matt Minnick. Gay Grindle, Jo Hansel and Jill Grindle. The publicity committee is doing everything in its power to attract the public's attention. Posters will be posted on every street corner. Work has begun on the program with research on actors and designing the cover. Newspaper articles and tickets are also among their responsibilities Mrs. Paul (Norma) Rush is their supervisor. Mike Silveus, Esti Keen, Craig Koble, Tammi Franke. Teresa Pruett and Mike Wake land have been working on these activities.

department of public instruction. Local Chapter After the presentation, the local men attending decided that there were enough interested young farmers, between the ages of 16-38. to attempt to organize a local chapter. Wives are also strongly encouraged to participate in the organizations activities, according to a spokesman at the meeting. A second meeting has been planned for 8 p.m. on Thursday. April T, in the Wawasee high school vocational agriculture classroom Persons interested are urged to attend! More information may be obtained by contacting John Robert or Ranky Warren, vo-ag instructor. Sanitation — (Continued from page 1) missioner Rex Yentes. Yentes was not at the meeting last night. Mr Tranter read a letter from HUD. which stated the town’s request for SIOO,OOO for its water system project was denied due to a demand for exceeding funds available. I Drainage Problem Cecil Pickett and Delbert Evans, who are opening a new furniture store in Wawasee Village, asked the board if it would consider installing a drainage line for their lot. They cited that such a line was installed for Village Green. Attorney Reed said it was not the town’s responsibility to install a drain line. The two men said their new building is on line with others in the Village, and that water from their lot would ckam onto the street. The board asked Robert Farber of the street department to make an on-site inspection to see what can be done to solve the problem The board voted to purchase an eight-acre tract of land, located behind the Calvary United Methodist church south of Syracuse from Joe and Ethel Hughes for $10,500 for a city park Hughes has agreed to grade the tract for the town Board president Tranter said money in the Greider fund would be used to make the purchase Ron Sharp told the board it would seem fitting to name this new park or to re-name Railroad park after Henry Ward, a cofounder with Samuel Crosson, of the town of Syracuse He said Ward was one of the county’s first judges, and at one time all the land in Syracuse was in his name. Attorney Reed said new water users were to turn in water service agreements as soon as possible so the town could proceed on the water expansion program. He added that signed easements for the new sewer extensions are also needed Darrell Gnsamer came down on what he thought was excessive repair bills for town equipment, adding that it may come to where damage reports are made so the town can keep closer contact of how town equipment is used — or abused

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BECAUSE IT is the Bicentennial year Milford town employees John Martin and Melvin Jordan believe the flag should fly continually at the town hall. They are shown placing a spot light on the top of the town hall that it might shine on the flag at night. DON’T FORGET the Milford Baseball Boosters chili supper is this Friday night! The annual fund-raising event will be held in the elementary school cafeteria from 5 to 7:30 p.m HAVE YOU stopped at the Chatter Box? JACOB RINK’ who recently celebrated his 69th wedding anniversary with wife Minnie, was 90 years young on February 8. He keeps active by being the caretaker at the Milford cemetery. He just renewed his driver's license. Wife Minnie will be 91 on May 6. The couple have their own garden each year and those who know them say they give away more than they keep. The couple has two sons, six grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren CONTINUING ON with aa item we started last week — Chuck Myers reports another vehicle was found and the firm now has two happy customers! HAVE YOU seen the Augshurgers? They have just returned from a Food Marketing convention in Jamaica sporting tans that put them a step ahead of the summer season Making the trip were John and Shirley and Mary Gundertock of Milford. Art and Peg Mabie of Syracuse and Larry and Linda Kinsey. ON THIS DATE in 1776 the British evacuated Boston. It was 2®l years ago next Tuesday— March 23. 1775 that

Patrick Henry made his “Liberty or Death” speech. The first day of spring will officially be next Sunday but the winter weather isn’t ready to leave — snow covered the ground on Tuesday morning and lasted through mid-afternoon. Howers are beginning tb peek through though as the warm afternoon sun shines. Our reporters have noted those at the Iva Neff and Jerry Wilson homes. POSTMASTER AND Mrs. Paul Kizer of near Our Town returned Saturday, March 13, from a three-week trip to Florida. Their journey included visits with their daughter, Mrs. Robert Sheire and her husband and family in Dunedin. Fla.; and with fellow Milford residents Mr. and Mrs. Seth McFarren who are winter residents of Bonita Springs. Fla. They also toured the "Little White House" in Warm Springs, Ga. MR. AND Mrs. Phil Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Zimmerman. Mr. and Mrs. Don W’olferman and Mr and Mrs. Dick Casto flew to Las Vegas Monday, March 8. They returned home on Friday, March 12. AS OF April 1, Larry Perkins will be leaving the Ralston Purina plant north of town and become production manager of a larger Ralston plant located in Milford Lions see Leader Dog film Milford Lions Monday night saw a film on the Lionssponsored Leader Dog for the Blind program at Rochester, Mich. The film depicted how dogs are secured, then trained and suited to its master. The Leader Dog for the Blind is one of the state of Indiana's major programs. The club voted to give SI per member on a voluntary basis to Guatemala relief, to be handled by Lions in Guatemala. President Karl Keiper noted that the April 5 meeting will be an election of officers and that the 1976 convention for District 2S-G will be held March 28 at Honeywell Memorial Center in Wabash After the club adjourned. Gary Brainard of Hebron and Max Beer showed a film on the John Birch Society, detailing the growth and principles. A question and answer session followed.

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Conservation officer talks to Lakeland Snowmobile club

Lakeland Snowmobile club members met March 8 at Camelot Hall, North Webster. John Harwood of the Indiana Department of Conservation was guest speaker. He praised the club for outstanding co-operation in keeping snowmobiles out of the Tri State Preserve area laws and requests. He also discussed the in-

Anna Bowers chapter WCTU meets in Church of Brethren

Anna Bowers Chapter Women’s Christian Temperance Union met recently at North Webster Church of the Brethren with eight members present. Mary Wilcoxson, president, was in charge of the meeting. She gave devotions reading from I Corinthians 15:33 and Hebrews 13:5-7. Her topic was “Communicate For Ecology.” Prayer was led by Eva Lock. Roll call was answered with a Bible verse.

Teenage singing group to be formed at Webster

Lynn Gray will be in charge of a teen age singing group being formed at North Webster United Methodist Church. ! Any teen is welcome to join the group. The requirements are: like to sing; a belief in God’s word and honor the rules of the group. Chaperones are Mr. and Mrs. George Shafer, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bedskey, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holloway, Mr. and Mrs.

Doug Bowser, Bob Likens to leave Monday for Guatemala

Doug Bowser and Bob Likens. North Webster Church of God will leave March 22 for Guatamala. They will board a plane at Indianapolis and fly to New Orleans where the balance of the 40 persons going to aid earthquake victims in the central American country will join the group. The volunteers will come from Church of God congregations throughout the midwest. They will be in Guatamala about 12 days. Oral Withrow from Anderson college, who is active in missions work, will lead the group. The men will be serving as carpenters and do other construction work necessary to rebuild the church and living facilities. A Mail-Journal reporter spoke with Mr. Bowser about the trip and he stated that the only problem so far has been the very unpleasant typhoid, small pox, tetanus and typhus shots that are required for persons entering a foreign country. When asked why he volunteered to go he stated that “Its something I’ve always wanted to do.” He noted that the group will be divided into three basic groups and the Webster men have been assigned to the town of Tehpan. Tehpan is 6,000 feet above sea level and they have been cautioned to pace themselves carefully because of the thin air. They will be sleeping in tents. The main church building is still standing, but do to the continuing earthquake tremors it was suggested that tents would provide more secure sleeping quarters. The tents and tools are being provided by Church of God Missions and will be left for use by the Guatamalan congregation when the work crew leaves. According to Mr. Bowser one of their first duties, after arriving in Guatamala. will be the erection of a huge circus type tent to be used for church services. At the moment the two excited volunteers are watching the mail for the arrival of a Spanish speaking hand book Asked if language problems were anticipated the reply was an emphatic “Oh no! We will have an interperter with us at all times.” Mr. Bowser noted that there are 40 Church of God Congregations in Guatamala and this is only the first of about six volunteer work groups that will each spend several weeks, during the coming year, helping rebuild the quake damaged buildings! The men hsve been hearing from many friends, neighbors and well wishers who admire

creasing problem of deer poachers. There is a SSOO fine for deer poaching and anyone observing suspicious activity is asked to immediately notify the conservation department. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Pennick and Mr. and Mrs. Migget. New officers will be elected during the April meeting.

It was announced that the state district meeting will be held at Warsaw from 10 a m. till 2 p.m., on May 10. The county meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. the same day. Mrs. Cecile Likens was welcomed as a new member. Mrs. Barrett gave the' closing prayer. The next meeting will be held April 5 at North Webster Church of the Brethren. ;

Arthur Iden and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Henderson. Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday in the church music room. Members of the group are Steve Badskey, Frances Bieber, Jeanne Dyer, Carolyn Gray, Ginger Harris, Lori Henderson, Brenda Iden, Cathy Iden, Jeff Iden, Diana Irwin. Don Irwin, Joyce Mitchell, Robin Irwinn, Julie Shafer and Cindy Solomon.

them for putting into action their dedication and concern for people in need of a helping hand. Barbee Ladies meet March 11 Osha Bragg played the piano for group singing to open the March 11 meeting of Barbee Ladies Christian Service. Mrs. Don Watson, president, asked for volunteers to help with activities at local nursing homes. The lesson "Authority of The

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New Testament” was studied and discussed. A sack lunch was served at noon. During the afternoon new music pages were pasted in the song books and Sunday school room banners were finished. It was announced that the ladies will prepare and serve a formal banquet for members of die youth group who successfully complete the personal improvement program now being sponsored. Following the meeting the ladies cleaned the church. Post Chiefs meet in Spry home for meeting, cards North Webster Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters met March 10 in the home of Virginia Spry with 10 members present. Kathryn Bause opened the meeting by reading a poem entitled “Quiet Hours.” Minutes of the last meeting were read by Myrtle Greisinger. Following the business session euchre was played. Jeanette Bockman placed high and Mrs. Bause placed low. The door prize was presented to Ermal Vanator. # Virginia Grimes and Effie Vanator were guests. Refreshments of salad, cake and cookies were served. The location of the April meeting is to be announced at a later date. Pythian Sisters hold March meeting There were 16 members present for the March 8 meeting of North Webster Pythian Sisters. The meeting was called to order by Imogene Menzie. “Happy Birthday” was sung to three members. Letters concerning a bowling tournament and a request for charity assistance were read. Refreshments were served by Virginia Spry and Corinne Staples. Following the business session and social hour games were played. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barger, Indianapolis, have just returned home after spending several days visiting with Mrs.Barger’s aunt, Mrs. Eva Brunner, r 1 Warsaw. - NW— Syracuse driver booked at jail A Syracuse driver. Jay M. Smith, 47, r 1 Syracuse, was booked at the county jail on Thursday, March 11, at 12:25 am. He was charged with chiving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages. Bond was set at S2OO in county court