The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 October 1976 — Page 3

Writers club to meet Monday

Ever) fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. a group of beginning and amateur writers gather at the Counting House Bank in Warsaw. The group meets to discuss problems and techniques related to writing and to generally encourage each other In the past the group has had various speakers, such as Vera Bethel, an editor at Free Methodist Publishing House and Judith Rhoads, artist Seminars cn manuscript preparation and photography have been given also An important aspect of the group is the reading of selections written by various members. These sessions give members an opportunity to test ideas and to hear the opinions of other writers, both experienced and beginning On October 25, the meeting will feature a discussion of drama Mrs L. Barra, drama teacher at

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Tippecanoe Valley high school, will lead the discussion. She will deal with such topics as techniques of writing drama and current trends. Anyone interested in writing is encouraged to attend The group is small and informal and its goal is to help and encourage writers to develop their skills and learn from the experience of others. Ruth Miller entertains for the WMS The Womens Missionary Society of the First Brethren church at Milford met in the home of Ruth Miller on October 7 Clarice Stump, president, conducted the business meeting Several ladies attended the district rally with Meadow Crest society at Fort Wayne church A donation was given to the seminar offering A sewing date was set for October 20. 1 p m in the Milford church basement Installation of officers was conducted by Pearl Stuckman Elected were: President — Clance Stump Vice president — Inez Be is w anger Secretary — Inge Mathew Assisting secretary — Charlene Woolson treasurer — Gladys Brown Corresponding secretary — Ruth Miller Pearl Stuckman presented the lesson “Precious Promises “ Everyone sang “0 Day of Rest and Gladness" followed by the scripture of Matthew 18:20 and prayer The poems, “Sanctuary" and “Way of Worship” were read Helen Rassi gave the lesson on the “Promises" taken from a number of Bible scriptures She closed with one of Helen Stiner Rice s poems The meeting closed with everyone repeating the WMS benediction Refreshments were served by the hostess The next meeting will be with Anna Cain in her home op November 4 at 7:30 p.m

< I COUPLE ON WEEK END EXCURSION — Rusch and Kathy Mauiy of 12501 S. W.BI Ave.. Miami. Fla., ton and daughter-in-iaw of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mauzy of Syracuse, are pictured above, aboard the luxurious Emerald Seas sailing from downtown Miami to Nassau. The couple enjoyed day and night tours in Nassau and swimming at beautiful beaches.

It Happened In . . . r Milford, Indiana - Items Taken From The Files Os The Milford Mail

14 YEARS AGO. OCT. 25. IM2 At about 10 a m. Tuesday. Oct 23, snow fell in the Lakeland area and continued to fall intermittently throughout the day, the first snow of the year Several Milford downtown buildings have been designated as having a certain amount of fall-out protection from radiation and are to be used in case of an atomic attack in this area. Paul Becker of near Milford has been named as substitute carrier for r 2 Milford According to postmaster Eugene Felkner. Noble Hoiderread has been substituting on the route Postmaster Felkner said that the naming of Becker as substitute carrier will leave Mr. Holderread free to do office work all of the time Lowell W Vanderveer, son of Mr and Mrs Merrill Vanderveer of r 2 Milford, has been elected to the position erf president at McPherson college. McPherson. Kansas Lowell is a freshman at McPherson college Judy Dippon and Joellen McClintic of Milford placed first in their group at the State solo and ensemble twirling audition contest held Saturday at Butler university in Indianapolis Judy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Delbert Dippon and Joellen

is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Bruce McClintic. 24 YEARS AGO. OCT. 23. 1»52 Saturday night the new Highway Post Office, inaugurated on a run from Elkhart to India napolis, made its maiden trip through Milford A crowd turned out, the school band played, speeches were made and flash bulbs popped, making the whole thing look like a movie premiere Mrs. Jack Wolferman has a beautiful lei of pink carnations sent to her by her son. Pvt. Robert Wolferman, who is stationed at Fort Shafter, near Honolulu. Hawaii. She has had it several days and it is still in a remarkably fresh condition. Harvey Grimm, of Milford, has been elected to membership in the American Aberdeen-Angus Breeder's Association at Chicago, announces secretary Frank Richards. Mr Grimm was one of the 11 purebred Aberdeen-Angus breeders elected from Indiana during the past month to membership in the organization. Trustee John Augsburger and the township advisory board. Noble W. Neff. Ray Ferverda and Herbert Baumgartner are in Michigan today inspecting new school buildings in Constantine, Dowagiac and Decatur. The school plant here will have to be enlarged, and they expect to get ideas on what is the most modem and practiceable. Mrs. Marion Stackhouse was assisted by Mrs. Charles Purdum and Mrs. Gerald Schlotterback in entertaining the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church at her home Thursday afternoon. 30 YEARS AGO. OCT. 24. 1040 The seventh grade agriculture class was recently organized for pest control contest by its teacher, Arlo Beiswanger The eighth grade became so interested that they now have a contest of their own Mr. Beiswanger said their point system lists pests as follows: crows, 15; rats. 5; mice, 2; sparrows. 2 and starlings. 2. A daughter weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces was bom to Mr. and Mrs. James Clayton at 3 am Saturday, October 14, at the Goshen general hospital The child was named Mona Carol. Mr. and Shirl Clayton are the paternal grandparents Harry and Howard Haab, owners of the Milford Dairy, have announced that they will move their dairy business on Sunday, October 27, to the farm of their parents. Mr and Mrs. Fred Haab The dairy equipment is now located on the E. E. Little farm on the south edge of Milford The Haab boys have

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built a completely new dairy building and extend an invitation to Milford townspeople to come to their home to inspect their new budding. Mr and Mrs. Joseph Kupferschmidt of Hoopeston. Illinois, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Maryanna. to Harold Beer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Beer, of Milford. The bride-elect is a sister to Mrs. Levi Beer of Milford, and is a 1946 graduate of Hoopeston high school. Mr. Beer is employed with his father at the carpenter trade. He is erecting a new home cn the Beer farm. 49 YEARS AGO. OCT. 22, 1936 A special service in observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the dedication of the Grace Brethren church in Milford will be held on Sunday. Oct. 25. The church was dedicated Oct. 24. 1886 and some very interesting features will be included in the program. This will be an all day meeting with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs. Matilda Dubbs. now in her 91st year, is the only surviving charter member and Mrs. Catherine Bartholomew is the oldest living member who united with the church following its organization. Paul Mathews is the youngest member today. Mrs Arizona Troup fractured her right hijf bone last Wed nesday afternoon when she fell in her kitchen. Mrs Troup was making applebutter at the time of the accident and in some manner slipped while walking across the floor. She was taken to the Goshen hospital for X-ray examination, and returned home following the reduction of the fracture. The marriage of Miss Joy Biller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biller, and Robert Rumfelt, son of Mr and Mrs. Oscar Rumfelt, took place Saturday afternoon at Bourbon On sale at Wises' Complete Food Store: Pork Roasts, 20 cents lb.; Smoked Hams. 28 cents lb; Hamburger, 14 cents lb.; Round Steak. 18 cents lb.; Beef Roasts. 16 cents lb., and Pork Chops, 27 cents lb. By CAROLYN GROVE Our first story hour this fall will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m We will feature three Halloween films. We will have story' hour each Saturday and we invite children of all ages to join us from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Parents are welcome to read or browse in the adult department of the library while their children enjoy the stories. Mrs Donn Kesler, Mrs. Elizabeth Brunjes. Miss Diane Kesler and Miss Linda Garza will be our story tellers this year. Time wrong The article which appeared in last week's paper on the Firemen s Auxiliary trip to the Chicago loop carried a wrong time The bus will leave the loop at 7 p.m and will arrive in Syracuse about 10 p.m., not 7 pm. as stated.

fl flflflr ■ < s wflHflflflflfl6fl"«^ t '' * v WEEK END ADVENTURES — Playing Friday, Saturday and Sunday only at the Pickwick theater, Syracuse, will be “The Hindenburg*; starring George C. Scott and Anne Bancroft and "The Eiger Sanction" with Clint Eastwood and George Kennedy. "The Hindenburg** is based on the reallife explosion of the Hindenburg airship, as it docked in Lakehurst, N. J. Eastwood directed “The Eiger Sanction", a film where friendship is put to the test on Switzerland’s Eiger mountain.

St-Mor-Kos Pomona Grange meets Wednesday Members of St-Mar-Kos Pomona Grange, Vera Thompson and Ruth Miller will meet with Lillian Detwiler, Helen Eby of the Elkhart Co. Pomona Grange cn Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs Sam Bushong. They will be working on the hospitality committee for the State Grange session October 23, 24 and 25. Arrangements were set up for each Grange represented in the two counties to serve as hosts for the visiting Granges coming to the state Grange in Indiana and other out-of-state Grangers. A large crowd is expected Sunday. Oct. 24. for the six degrees that will be given by a different Grange, as well as for the memorial service program in the forenoon

.WraMrflMffrfcTHP 1 _ i Q mM fifl ■' ~ WORLD'S LARGEST APPLE PIE — What is believed to be the world's largest apple pie was served in Nappanee last week end during the Apple Festival. The pie weighed approximately COO pounds with 320 pounds of filling and M pounds of crust. It was seven feet wide and was held by a special pie pan made by a local tin shop. The pie took two hours of baking time. Shown in the photo is baker Ron Telschaw and his wife.

Chicken Bar-B-Que WAWASEE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS Friday, Oct. 22 — 4-7 P.M. Preceding The CULVER MILITARY GAME Sponsored By Girls' Sports Club $2 75 Menu - Half Chicken, Bar-B-Que Potatoes, Applesauce Bread And Butter, Drink, Homemade Cookies Tiam AVAILABLE AT THE DOO*

Wed., Oct. 20,1976 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Bethany Homemakers enjoy pot luck dinner Members of the Bethany Extension Homemakers club met last Thursday at the Sunnyside park at New Paris for their October meeting. Halloween decorations were found on the tables as the members enjoyed a carry-in dinner. Mrs William Lehman gave the table grace. After dinner Mrs. James Kitson, president, conducted a business meeting. Mrs. Harry Gingerich gave devotions from II Timothy Mrs Harold Whitehead gave the health and safety remarks and Mrs. Floyd Berkey told about cleaning up the garden and Mrs. Wayne Weybright gave the citizenship report A total of 22 members and one child were present for the meeting. Mrs. Guy Method presented the project lesson on "Snacks." “Happy Birthday” was sung to

Mrs. Herbert Blue. Mrs Berkey and Mrs. Dorothy Widner. Cards were mailed to ill members. The next meeting will be on November 11 at the park. Lanterns and dice machines stolen from residence Two hand lanterns valued at $lO each and four dice machines valued at $5 were taken from the John E. Hurt residence, r 2 Syracuse, east side of Lake Wawasee either Thursday or Friday last week Vice grips were reportedly used to gain entrance to the home when other attempts failed. U.S. AT WAR The United States declared war on Germany and Italy Dec. 11,1941, three days after a declaration of war against Japan and four days after Pearl Harbor.

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