The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 August 1976 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., Aug. 18,1976

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County retired teachers hold luncheon meeting

The Kosciusko County Retired Teachers met in the International Friendship house in Winona Lake recently After the social hour and luncheon, president Clayton Mock called the meeting to order. Program chairman Frank Sanders called on Giles Hoffer to introduce Congressman Floyd Fithian. Congressman Fithian presented an American flag to the Kosciusko County Retired Teachers Association This flag had flown over tlfe Capitol building in Washington. D. C., one day this Bicentennial year He then addressed the retired teachers on the many problems which have been faced in the past and those that are faced ‘The business meeting that followed began with the secretary's report It covered the last meeting, when the Warner schoolhouse restoration was dedicated as the teachers great Indiana Bicentennial contribution of 1976. The Warner schoolhouse restoration project added greatly to the interest, growth and attendance of the local organization The association now ranks very high among the states 87 associations Leonard* Barnhart told of his recent recognition from the Indiana Retired Teachers Association and the great growth of the IRTA's membership in Indiana which has now reached 12.251 The Warner schoolhouse restoration has been written up and pictured in a new book published by the Indiana RTA call. "Pride in America - — Indiana edition Lester Davis gave a summary of the Book of Life and told of the organization's membership losses over the past years The president called for the election of officers for the next two-year term of the association The fallowing were elected Colonel Likens — president Leonard Barnhart — vice president Maude Yontz — recording secretary Mary Nicholas — correspon ding secretary' Mabel Snyder and Lucille Stookey — treasurers Lester Davis, new social committee chairman, led the discussion in making plans for future meetings In closing many members TOPS has meeting on Monday evening TOPS club IN 106, Syracuse, met Monday evening at 7 in the First Charter building Nine members weighed in with Lucy Rensberger being the best loser and Nancy Hickman run ner-up The club’s total loss was eight pounds Nancy Hickman read "Think Thin from Krth in Game winners were Mrs Hick man and Lucy Rensberger

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voiced their feelings on four meetings a year. All members and new members are urged to attend September 14. the first association meeting of the 1976-77 year. County residents win art awards Two county residents received awards at the 14th annual Pletcher Village Art festival. Nappanee, last Thursday, Aug. 12. Recipients of marketplace awards are Marvin Galbreath, top honor award. Nappanee; and John Roberts, honor award. Larwill Ch er SI,BOO in cash prizes were awarded to winning entrants in the festival. This was the first year that the awards were presented on the first day of the annual four-day event. Booths were set up by the 158 entrants, artists and craftsmen in the festival to exhibit their work and pieces for sale. The entries in the festival were judged by Mark Johnson. Art Institute. Chicago; and Jim Raymond. Saint Mary’s college The festival is sponsored by Pletcher, Furniture Village and presented by Amish Acres. Nappanee Dean s list students listed Names of Lakeland area Indiana university students who have made the dean’s list have been released Students on the list from the area are: Milford — Peggy Lynn Beer, r 1; Kathryn Roene Steffen. 411 W. Emetine North Webster — Thomas Alan Fribley. box 81 Syracuse — Caron A. Carr, 123 E Shore drive; Denise Sue Hostetler. P.O. Box 175; Mike Lee Lantz, r 2; Nicholas A. Miller, r 3; Jon Richard Owens, r 1 Stephen Edward Schrumpf, r 4; Marsha Kay Strickler, r 1. Senator Augsburger named committee VP Senator John Augsburger. Syracuse, has been named vicechairman of the Aged and Aging committee in the House of Representatives. Indianapolis. As released in the report of joint interim study committees. Augsburger was named to the position. Work in the committee is progressing toward legislation concerning the elderly, with a prime interest on the reform of the state’s Medicaid program Future meetings will focus on the operation of nursing homes.

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Day care registration continues at Lakeland

Registration will continue at Lakeland Day Care Center next week for children wishing to enroll for the coming year, beginning August 30. Registration dates and times are as follows: Monday through Thursday. Aug. 23 to 26 between the hours of 8 a m. and 12 noon. The center teachers will be on hand to do the registering and to answer questions parents may have. The center is located in Teresa Fisel marries Richard L. Linville Teresa Ann Fisel. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas E. Fisel. Sr., of Ligonier, and Richard Lee Linville. Jr., son of Mr and Mrs. Richard Linville. Sr., of Milford, were married Friday. Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Two candela bras and baskets of yellow and white daisies, white carnations and blue baby’s breath graced the altar erf the Burr Oak United Methodist church of Ligonier where Rev Lawrence Byrnes conducted the double-ring ceremony. Organ selections were played by Helen Golden of Ligonier The bride’s chapel ivory, floorlength gown was empire waist ed and trimmed wih Chantilly lace. Her chapel-length veil was adorned with yellow and white daisy trim. She carried a nosegay of yellow and white daisies, yellow rosebuds and blue baby’s breath The maid of honor. Miss Pamela Marie Fisel of Ligonier, sister of the bride, wore an empire waisted. yellow polyester crepe. floor-length gown and a yellow matching picture hat. Miss Penny Maze of Ligonier, bridesmaid, wore a mint green gown and hat similar to the maid of honor’s. Both attendants carried bouquets of yellow and white daisies with blue baby’s breath flowers Roger Linville of Nappanee, cousin of the bridegroom, was the best man. Thomas Fisel of Ligonier, brother of the bride, and Roger Davis were ushers The mother of the bride chose an aqua blue empire waisted gown with white rose appliques. The mother of the bridegroom selected a green polka dotted empire waisted gown. Both mothers wore‘•white carnations and yellow rose bud corsages. Serving at the reception following the ceremony in the church basement were Miss Jodie Linville of Milford, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Laveta Linville of Nappanee, cousin of the bridegroom. The couple took a trip to Nashville, Tenn., to see Opryland They are presently residing at 201 E. Third St., Ligonier The bride is a senior at West Noble high school. The bridegroom graduated from Wawasee high school and is employed at Montieth Tires in Warsaw. He will leave August 26 for service in the US Navy. Garden club members have bird study The Syracuse-Wawasee garden club met Tuesday evening. Aug 10. in the home of Mrs. Don Robbins in Cromwell Mrs Edward Burns served as assistant hostess. Mrs. R. C. Tytler. president, opened the meeting and thanked the members for their cooperation and participation in the recent flower show held in the Wawasee high school. A bird study lesson was given by Mrs Marion Rohm on the state bird, the cardinal, and Susan Harper, a horticulture mijor at Purdue university, presented “A Study of Ferns" which dealt with the propagation of many varieties. A large diagram and pictures illustrated her talk. Susan is the daughter of Mrs. Hannon Harper, a member of the dub. Refreshments were served following adjournment of the meeting.

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Calvary United Methodist church on SR 13. south of Syracuse, and will begin its fourth year of providing child care service to working parents in the Lakeland community. It is open five days a week. Monday thru Friday, 50 weeks a year, from 6 a m. to 6 p.m. A child must be between the ages of three and six years old to be accepted for care at the center. A program for school age children up to age 12 both before and after regular school hours and in summers is also provided. The center is licensed by the state of Indiana and is inspected annually by the state board of health, the state fire marshall, and the state board erf welfare. Two hot meals, breakfast and lunch, are provided each day plus mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks Adequate indoor and outdoor play areas are provided A qualified staK is employed plus a school administrator, a medical doctor, the county health nurse and a social worker work with the staff in an advisory capacity. The governing board is made up of a board erf directors con sisting of not less than nine and no more than 20 members. At present there are 14 Lakeland community residents of various religious faiths and occupations serving on the board. Interested persons are always welcome to attend board meetings which are held the fourth Monday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Calvary church. The center is a non-profit making organization with an. operating budget based on $35,000. a year and is supported by fees, donations, various community fund raising projects and is an agency of the Kosciusko County United Fund. The center is not federally funded but does receive assistance through the state lunch program 0 a • / .. £ OCTOBER WEDDING PLANNED — Mr. and Mrs. Leon Newman of Milford have announced the engagement of their daughter. Andrea Lynn, to Carlos B. Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bradley of North Manchester. She is a graduate of Wawasee high school and attended Ball State university. He is a graduate of North Manchester high school and ITT technical institute at Fort Wayne. They are both employed by United Telephone Company at Warsaw. The wedding will take place at the Milford United Methodist church on October It. Mrs. Rick Hamman is guest at baby shower Mrs. Rick Hamman, r 1 Leesburg, was the guest-of-honor at a baby shower given for her August 4. Karen Troyer hosted the event in the home of her mother, Mrs. Maro Myers Shower games were played and refreshments were served to the 20 guests present.

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.A . , w “ Mm 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION — Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Van Anda of Wawasee Lake and Fort Wayne, will be honored at open house reception for friends and relatives, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Sunday, Aug. 29. The reception will be hosted by their two son's and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Van Anda, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Anda, and Mr. and Mrs. George (Barbara) Strong; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. It will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Cove club house, at Covington Creek, Fort Wayne. Another son Mac. died at age 15 in 1947. Van Anda and the former Orpha McCurdy were married in Fort Wayne, September 3,1926 and have lived in the area all their married life. Mr. Van Anda was associated with Schlatter Hardware Co. for 41 years, retiring from the Company in January 1969. Mr. and Mrs. Van Anda attend the Fort Wayne Gospel Temple where they have been members for 34 years. The couple have requested, “no gifts, please’’. The couple has been spending summers at Wawasee Lake for the past 38 years.

Hex Grange helps family \ Hex Grange met Tuesday, Aug. 3, with 30 members present. The Grange voted to help the Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gillespie family of r 6 Warsaw. The Gillespies have eight children, one of whom, Michael, 24. is the victim of cancer of the bone, spine, brain and lymph glands. A donation was sent to the trust fund at the Counting House bank. North Webster. The lecturer’s program, with Mrs. Joe Hibschman in charge, consisted of "Show and Tell.” Everyone brought an article of interest to tell about. These ranged from an antique steam whistle and an antique radio to toys and an old blacksmith tool. The winners from the flower contest in order were Sheri Bushong. Kati Hibschman and Donna Hibschman for zinnias, Opal Nieolai, Donna Hibschman and Lynda K. Nicolai with marigolds and winning floral arrangements were made by Bonnie Bushong. Donna Hibschman and Bonnie Bushong. Junior Grange camp was held August 5,6, 7 and Bat Indiana Trails Grange. Lowell. On August 17 the Grange met for Booster night and a pot luck supper. Syracuse BPW to mark the Bicentennial The Syracuse organization of Business and Professional Women met Tuesday, Aug. 10. with a total of 28 members present and one guest. Mrs. Warren Benson. The club members voted to place a marker in the Crosson Mill Park to celebrate the Bicentennial. President Mrs. Billy Cobum presided over the business meeting. She was presented with a president’s pin. Acting secretary Mrs. Wilfred Hodler gave the secretary’s

report and acting treasurer Mrs' Robert Swager gave the treasurer’s report. The members also voted to assist the family, in Kosciusko county, whose 24 year old son is ill with cancer. Food and articles of clothing for the family are to be left at the First Charter Insurance Agency in Syracuse. Mrs. Robert Swager and Mrs. Robert Houser will be in charge of distributing the food and clothing. The committee in charge of the meeting were Mrs. Sam Fryback, chairman; Mrs. Richard Peden, Mrs. Rick Pinney and Mrs. Paul Zehner. The September meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Blanch Mason. There will be a carry-in dinner. Joe Todd and Pam Landon married Joe Todd, Syracuse Realtor, and Pam Landon, a West Noble elementary school teacher, were married at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Todd home on r 2 Syracuse, located on the east side of Lake Wawasee. Members of the Todd and Landon families were present. The newlyweds left for San Diego. Calif., where they will spend a brief honeymoon. Rev. Harlan Steffen performed the ceremony. HAWAII REPUBLIC Hawaii on Jan. 17,1893, was proclaimed a republic with the connivance of the resident United States minister.

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Goodwill club has meeting

The Goodwill club met August 11 in the House of Friendship, Syracuse. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Everett Darr, due to the absence of the president and vice president. Those in attendance were led in singing “America the Beautiful” and “Silver Threads Among the Gold” by Mrs. Eldred Mabie. Mrs. Sherman Deaton accompanied on the piano. The meditation was given byMrs. Marie LeCount and Mrs. Blanche Kline gave the health Victoria Little to work in Allen superior court Victoria A. Little has been hired as the coordinator of the volunteer in court (VIC) program of Allen superior court. Fort Wayne. The VIC program is a forum for concerned citizens wishing to donate their time to help the court in its handling of juvenile and adult offenders. At this time Vicki is coordinating the efforts of approximately 65 volunteers and their clients. Vicki is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Little, Milford. She graduated from Wawasee high school. She received a bachelor of science degree from Ball State university. Muncie. While at Ball State, Vicki was active in campus and community organizations such as Delta Gamma sorority, Pi Sigma Alpha and Rho Lambda honoraries and Campus Chest Fund drive. She was selected for the 1975 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and was chosen as the 1975 outstanding Delta Gamma active member. Vicki gained practical experience in juvenile courts by working in student placements at courts in Elkhart and Marion counties. Vicki is now living in Fort Wayne and her office is located in the (towntown courthouse.

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and safety presentation on arthritis. Garden remarks were made by Mrs. Everett Darr and the special interest lesson on surprise steak was given by Mrs. Sherman Deaton. The club booth at the ’76 Kosciusko county fair was the recipient of the grand champion award and Mrs. Eldon Watkins is responsible for framing the ribbon for preservation and display. The meeting closed with the club prayer song led by Mrs. Roy Niles and the club collect by Mrs. Raymond Wilson. Hostesses for the day, Mrs. Mabie and Mrs. LeCount, served refreshments. Wi ■ PLAN OCTOBER WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Dester Bell. North Webster, announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Sue. to Greg Kaiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaiser of r 2 Milford. Miss Bell is a 1975 graduate of Wawasee high school. She is employed at the Counting House Bank at North Webster. Her fiance, also a graduate of Wawasee high school, attended Purdue university and is engaged in farming. October 2 has been set for their wedding date. »