The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 April 1976 — Page 7

Pr REMEMBER WHEN IT HAPPENED 2@ IN SYRACUSE

1 YEAR AGO. APRIL3O. 1975 At midnight tonight, Ronald L. (Frog) Robinson will assume the duties and responsibilities of chief of the Syracuse police department Two representatives from MACOG (Michiana Area Council of Governments) appeared last Thursday evening before a joint meeting of the Syracuse town board and plan commission, to explain their function and to see how their services would apply to Kosciusko county in general and Turkey Creek township in particular. Saturday was a day to clean-up and pick-up debris along highways leading to and from the town of Syracuse, with about 200 youths representing various groups participating Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Byrket announce the engagement of their daughter. Dawn Ellen, to John Joseph Glon. Jr , with a September wedding being planned During a special meeting of the town board last Thursday night, board members authorized the hiring of two maintenance men far the town through the comprehensive employment and training act. a manpower funding. at no cost to the town 5 YEARS AGO. APRIL 28. 1971 Wally Moore, offensive line coach erf Notre Dame, will ad-, dress the May -1 meeting of the Syracuse Rotary club. Passenger tram service to and from Syracuse will come to an end this week if plans erf the National Railroad Passenger corporation and the Baltimore

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and Ohio Railroad, go into effect Obits: Harold William (Bill) Darr 45. Mrs. Sylvester Unrue 94. Mrs. Lydia Deardorff 99, Mrs. Alva Banghart 75. and Gordon Mellinger 59. Mortar Board, a national society for senior women, has announced Cathy Bryant is a new initiate for die 1971-72 year at Purdue The engagement is announced of Vicki Lee Smith to Vincent Hamada. A tentative migrant program for the summer is planned in the Lakeland schools The opening of Earl's Case, the farmer Rainbow Inn in uptown Syracuse, is announced. Earl Saunders is manager-owner. 10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 27. 1966 Five Lakeland school students, , Sandy Kern. Max Brower. Sally Searfoss. Mary'Barb Immel, all ‘Syracuse seniors and Joan Schlotterback. a Milf&rd senior, have received state scholarship awards Since the front page town board article last week, there seems to be some question as to how the town of Syracuse will use the funds from the Greider estate Andrew Robert was bom to Mr. and Mrs Robert E. Reed; Charles William to Mr. and Mrs C. W (Nancy Shuder) Duguid; a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clifford Randolph; and a son to Mr. and Mrs Ernest Hatfield * Mrs Nancy Schlundt and Royal Kline were wed Sunday in Albion Nine-year-old Amy Purdum won in the recent annual Shrine circus essay contest

Miss Roberta Stiver, a sophomore at Ball State university, has been elected secretary of her junior class. 20 YEARS AGO. APRIL 26.1956 Miss Suzi Klink was nominated for the office of vice president from the northern district of Indiana Future Teachers of America association convention held April 14 at Terre Haute. Special judge Frederick Rakestraw of Fulton county has granted a continuance to Stiefel Feed Co , Syracuse, in Columbia City circuit court in the nuisance complaint filed by the town of Syracuse. Miss Judy Laman. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Leatherman of Lake Wawasee. appeared in a joint recital with Renold Siemans. cellist, on April 18. at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia Everett Darr suffered severe head injuries when struck by a tree being felled on his farm Saturday. Susan Darr won first in the Syracuse essay contest sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary and a $lO prize. Mrs. Oscar Dahl reported Tuesday her dog died on Saturday of strychnine poison and had been outside only about 20 minutes 45 YEARS AGO. APRIL 30. 1931 Old newspapers show- many changes in Syracuse over the past 30 years. Last Thursday, in th£ Kosciusko County Circuit Court, a compromise was effected between David Dewart and L. A. Seider whereby Seider was given judgment of S3O on a grocer}’ bill. Mrs. Sy Bauer. Miss Cloy Darr and Miss Elizabeth McClintic are delegates to the women’s missionary association of Saint Joseph’s conference in Fort Wayne in May. Mr and Mrs. Court Slabaugh entertained teachers .of the grade and high schools at a dinner party at the high school last Wednesday. Simon Bell has sold to W. H. Caress of Decatur, lots 1 and 2 at Yacht Harbor. Morrison Island, and he expects to build a store and boat livery. Miss Blanche Mellinger. a senior, has been chosen queen of the May pageant at Purdue university. “ A baby daughter was born to Mr and Mrs. Chauncey Coy on Wednesday. Emory Ketring is the proud possessor of two live horned toads. Calvary women in March meetings Calvary United Methodist Women of Syracuse met in the church far their March meetings last Wednesday. Martha Circle The morning Martha church circle had 21 members present with leader Mrs. Paul Pollock presiding. Mrs John W. Cripe gave the program entitled “Persons in Missions.” Bertha Hall was a visitor. Hostesses were Mrs. I. J. Byland and Mrs S. A. Bowman Lqis Circle The afternoon Lois circle had 11 members present and one guest Mrs Roy Wilkinson presided aver the meeting and also gave the program. “Six Steps to Christian Experiences " Mrs O. G. Horn and Mrs Allen Shively were hostesses. Ruth Circle Nineteen members were present for the evening Ruth circle presided over by Mrs. Gene Kitson. leader. Mrs Michael Neff gave a lenten meditation entitled. “My Name is Thomas ’’ Hostesses for the evening were Mrs Ronald Sharp and Mrs Kitson.

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|| '' £ ■ RECEIVE LETTER — Vance A. Yoder, right, academic dean of Grace college, and Herman A. Hoyt, center, president of Grace, receive their school’s letter of accreditation from Thomas N. Keating, president. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Grace College now fully accredited

Grace college in Winona Lake is fully accredited by and a constituent member in the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, largest and best known of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. Announcement of the accreditation effective March 31 was made to the Grace students Tuesday upon their return to campus following a lb-day spring break President Herman A. Hoyt and Dr Vance Yoder were in' Chicago for several days of meetings with North Central officials last Week and were notified of the accreditation last Thursday by Dr. Victor Baldi. assistant executive director of the association on Thursday. On Friday morning this week local and area service clubs will be presenting a plaque of congratulations The same evening a, special celebration banquet is being planned for members of the President’s Committee. service club representatives and the Grace college faculty. Public Invited To Open House The public is invited to participate in the celebration at an open house at the college from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 1L There will be guided tours of the Winona Lake campus beginning at McClain Auditorium. A slidetape presentation about the college will be shown during the afternoon. Dr. Yoder stated that accreditation is the recognized hallmark of academic excellence in higher education, similar to

KCF elects officers at annual convention

The Kosciusko County Federation of Women's clubs elected new officers at the annual convention at the Shrine building in Warsaw. The following were elected: President — Mrs. James Nelson of Syracuse First vice president — Mrs. Robert Henshaw Second vice president — Mrs. Tom Fugate Secretary — Mrs. John Naab Treasurer — Mrs. Robert Tess Mrs Lloyd Jeffries, presidentelect of the 13th district, installed the new officers. Mrs, Jay Gardner, county president. conducted the business meeting and heard reports from all the county chairmen.

Nvhat the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval is to a commercial product. Other benefits include easier transfer of credit, eligibility for grants from foundations, and the right to participation in certain academic and athletic competitions. The practical benefits of accreditation are also retroactive to all alumni The achieving of full regional accreditation marks the culmination of a 20-year quest by officials of Grace college. The Grace faculty was first organized for self-study in 1956, and immediately became a member of the Council forthe t Advancement of Small Colleges Following several earlier attempts the college faculty unanimously adopted a resolution in March of 1970 to reaffirm its intent to pursue regional accreditation. A 239-page status study document was submitted to North Central in April of 1972 and following a visit by a team of examiners the college was granted candidate status in the spring of 1973. Efforts continued toward the goal until full accreditation was reached this past weds. The five-member evaluation team which made a final visit to the Grace campus in November of 1975 in behalf of North Central had unanimously recommended that the college be accredited. Grace, a private, four-year coeducational Christian liberal arts college with an enrollment of 681 students is affiliated with the National Fellowship of Brethren Churches.

Mrs. Conda Martin, president of the 13th district, spoke to the group, using as her theme, “Accentuating the Positive.” A memorial for five members, who died during the past year, was given by Mrs. Raymond Zuck ° Don Frantz w as the speaker for the afternoon session. His topic was “Our Land of Plenty”. He traced the pattern of agriculture from colonial times to the present time Calvin f. Busch receives promotion Calvin E. Busch. 20. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Busch of Syracuse, was promoted to army specialist four February 27. while serving with the 71st maintenance battalion in Numberg, Germany Specialist Busch, a mechanic in the 614Jh maintenance company of the battalion, entered the army in April 1974. completed basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., and was last stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Md. He is a 1974 graduate of Wawasee high school. Syracuse, and attended the university of Maryland

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Kappa Omicrons plan events The April 1 meeting of the Kappa Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. was called to order by Mrs. Richard Plikerd, in the absence of the president. The usual reports were heard, in addition to a style show' report. Mrs. Plikerd was appointed to obtain a gift for the emcee. Mrs. Charles Koser was appointed to check into the cost of printed posters and tickets will be available at several business houses. It was noted that five members had collected for the cancer fund. The Founders Day celebration will be held on May 6 ami installation of new officers will be held at The Windjammer. Program for the evening was presented by Miss Colleen Coy on the legend of April Fools day and named some of the more popular pranks. The meeting closed with the closing ritual and Mizpah. The next meeting will be in the home of Mrs. K. G. Plikerd on April 15. TOPS install officers and present awards The TOPS club. 106 at Syracuse, held its regular meeting Monday night in the First Charter Insurance building. New officers were installed as fallow’s: Leader — Mrs. Floyd Rensberger Co-leader — Mrs. Nancy Myers Secretary — Mrs. Fred Averv Treasurer — Mrs. Jim Conder Weight recorder — Mrs. Jack Hickman Mrs. Rensberger was best loser of the week and Mrs. John Evans was second. Both received gifts. Two new members were welcomed into the club, Mrs. Donald Reeder and Marlene An&Tews. A cosmetic demonstration was given by Mrs. Jerry Hickman, a cosmetic consultant. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization and persons wishing to join the group may do so by contacting Mrs. Rensberger.

Oppenheim's committee grows rapidly Steve Devenney, Kosciusko county chairman far the Phil Oppenheim for Congress committee, has announced a partial list of Kosciusko county workers who wifi serve on the committee They follow: Jefferson township — Louis Speicher. r 2 Milford, chairman Van Buren township — Paul Brembeck, Milford, chairman Turkey Creek township — John F. Kroh. chairman Plain township — Willard D. Conn, Old Mill Place. Leesburg, co-chairman; Mrs. Maxine Robinson. Leesburg, co-vice chairman; and Mrs. George Cornelius. Lake Tippecanoe, covice chairman i Tippecanoe township — Larry Teghtmeyer, co-chairman; Merlin Cassel, r 1 Leesburg, cochairman Escapes injury in one-car mishap Patricia A. Brown. 24, r 2 Syracuse, escaped injury in a single-car mishap in Kosciusko county Saturday night, however, damage to the car was estimated by authorities at SSOO. The Brown woman told county officers she was southbound bn CR 800E when she blacked out causing her car to leave the roadway and roll over. LAKELAND LOCAL Sunday evening dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisser and children of r 1 Milford were Mrs. Krauter. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory and Brad all of Milford. Mr. Cory’s birthday and the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Cory were observed.

Wed., April 7, 1976 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

The Column A Sideshow Os Events In Milford

ABRAHAM LINCOLN wrote this letter from the White House dated October 1861: "My Dear Sir: “The Lady Bearer of this says she has two sons who want work. Set them at it if possible. Wanting to work is so rare a want that it should be encouraged. "V’ery truly/ “A. Lincoln.” AT LEAST one mother in this town had an April Fool joke played on her which she enjoyed. Her two daughters, one a high school student and the other an elementary student, presented her with a “love” cake which they had baked and decorated. The decorations included the year she graduated from high school! Being April 1. the mother was a little slow in taking that first bite. However, when both of her daughters ate their piece of cake she decided they didn't over-do their joke MRS. SAM (Elvina) Harter, a former resident of the Milford area, will be celebrating her 93d birthday on Sunday. April 11. She is presently residing with her daughter Mrs Lawrence Randall of Leesburg. Let’s all remember Mrs. Harter with a birthday card! MRS. ROBERT (Joy) Rumfelt called to tell us son Dennis and the Fifth Season singing group of Goshen will be presenting a service at the First United Methodist church of Goshen at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Anyone who has not heard this group is missing something. This might be a good opportunity to hear them. ANOTHER GROUP worth hearing is the Good News Sensation. some 50 teenagers from the Milford Christian church. They are under the direction of Milford teacher Dick Fehnel. They have been traveling to several churches in northern Indiana presenting their concert which contains a patriotic section in honor of the Bicentennial. THE MILFORD alumni banquet is set for Saturday, June 5, in the junior high school. Mrs. Maxine Robinson, she is former Milford teacher and the granddaughter of Mrs. Sam Harter, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. WE NOTICED an unsung hero on Sunday — youngsters were playing with a ball along state road 15 when the ball went across the road. A young man on a motorcycle, stopped, picked up the ball and took it across to the

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youngsters, keeping them off of the busy highway. UNION HOLY Week services will be held in the First Brethren > church beginning at 7:30 p.m. next Sunday. MUSHROOM HUNTERS are out with some reports of finds. SPRING HAS to be making headway’s when one can drive along country roads and see wild violets in bloom. MRS. FRED (Diane) Weisser has many hidden talents, so we’ve heard. Emma (Clayton) Krauter reports that Diane (who is married to her nephew) has been busy the past two days redecorating Emma's two upstairs rooms. Emma is delighted with the new look! HEY KIDS! Have you found the Easter coloring contest pictures. They are elsewhere in this issue. Ronald Hertenstein completes CPA exam Ronald Hertenstein, a graduate of Syracuse high school, is among those who successfully completed the recent certified public accountants’ examination, according to the Indiana Association of CPAs. A 1975 graduate of Indiana university at Fort Wayne, he is a staff accountant for Coopers & Lybrand in Fort Wayne. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Hertenstein now of Camden. The four-part CPA examination is considered the most difficult of all professional accreditation examinations. The 170 successful Indiana candidates represent just over 20 per cent of those who sat for the winter examination in Indianapolis. The test is written and graded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is administered by the state boards of accountancy. It is given twice a year simultaneously, in state capitals. In addition to the rigorous examination, an accountant must be a college graduate and have at least three years experience to qualify for certification.

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