The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 March 1977 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., March 2,1977

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Evangelistic services now in progress at Grace Bible church

Evangelist Dr Leon F. Maurer of Terre Haute is once again conducting a two-week evangelistic campaign at the Grace Bible Church. Dr. Maurer preaches the old-time gospel in the same spirit and power as evidenced in the old-time revivalists Sam Jones, Moody and Billy Sunday. Services begin each evening at 7 p.m. (excepting Saturday), Club elects new slate of officers The Junior Mothers Club elected a new slate of officers at the February 21 meeting held in the home of Mrs. Gene (Vera) Hall of Syracuse. Officers for the upcoming year are: President — Mrs. Steve (Pat) Bartow Vice president — Mrs. William (Jeanne) Jones Secretary — Mrs. H. (Evie) Kirkdorfer Treasurer — Mrs. Darle (Pat) Hoover Membership — Mrs. Dale (Lois) Allen Program — Mrs. Paul (Linda) Phillabaum and Mrs. Larry (Lenora) Jones Project — Janet Hayes Finance — Mrs Robert (Mary Jane) Knudsen and Mrs William (Theta) Cutter Social - Mrs Robert (Jean) Owen Spring Party — Mrs Dan (Gina) Wyant and Mrs. Jack (Carol) Clark The club members participated in a white elephant sale during the evening and enjoyed refreshments served by the hostess and assistant hostesses, Mrs. Ev (Billie) Ganz and Mrs. Hoover. Mrs. Ray (Kay) Franke will hostess the next meeting held March 21. Leesburg farm receives award ‘ The Hoosier Homestead Award, sponsored by the Agricultural and Rural Development of the Indiana Department of Commerce, honors farms (pat have operated in the same family for at least 100 years, emphasizing the important role these farms have played in Indiana's economy The latest list included the farm of Hazel Gray of r 1 Leesburg. The farm has been in the family since 1843 Lieutenant Robert D. Orr said, “As Director of the Indiana Department of Commerce. I am extremely proud to be part of the Hoosier Homestead Award Program Through this award we extend our appreciation to families who have truly made Indiana place where the good life is better " Verifiable proof is renewed by a certification committee before recognizing qualified Hoosier farms. Members of the committee include several persons from the Indiana Department of Commerce, representatives from the Farm Bureau and Indiana Historical Bureau, and a member of Museums and Memorials Division of the Natural Resources Department.

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February 28 through March 13. Dr. Maurer comes to Syracuse with a varied background of experience, having been an officer in the navy, a teacher and principal in private and public schools. He taught at Indiana State University and served as a teacher and president of the Indiana Baptist College in Indianapolis. He has written several books and many greatly used gospel tracts/ He has been actively engaged in evangelistic work for a number of years throughout the United States and foreign countries. The congregation of the Grace Bible Church extends a cordial welcome to all to come to any or all of the meetings. The church meets one mile east and one-half mile north of the SR 6 and 13 junction north of Syracuse. Nancy Cumberland, Janies L. Stahlman engagement known The engagement of Nancy J. Cumberland of Milford and James L. Stahlman of Wakarusa has been made known. The bride-elect is the daughter qf Mrs. Mary Gunderlock of r 2 Milford. She is a graduate of Wawasee High School and attended Manchester College. She is employed by The Papers Incorporated, Milford. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Stahlman of 1031 Williams, Saint Mary's. Ohio. He is a graduate of Grover Hill High School and attended Tampa College. He is employed at Holiday Rambler. No date has been set for the wedding. 1 ■ Mrs. Robert Bauman, daughter are feted Mrs. Jim T. Bauman of North Huntington Street, Syracuse, held a baby shower Thursday, Feb. 24, in honor of her daughter-in-law Mrs. Robert L. Bauman and new granddaughter, Jamen Renee, born February 6. Out of town guest present were Miss Ivy Weiner of Plymouth, Mas., sister of guest of honor; Mrs. Loyd Soncarty of Goshen, great-great aunt;* and Mrs. Phillip Soncarty and daughter April of Elkhart. | I Guests from Syracuse included Mrs. Jack Frances and daughter Sherry, Mrs. Anita Bjella and daughter Denise, Mrs John Lippman and Miss Charlene Gallaway. Games were played and refreshments served during the evening. Lakelond CBers sponsor auction A charity auction sponsored by the Lakeland CBers with proceeds going to the North Webster Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service is scheduled for 11 a m. March 26 in the North Webster Elementary School gymnasium. Area residents and businesses willing to donate usable articles, with the exception of clothing, are asked to call Orville Breedlove of North Webster or Phil Albert of Pierceton. Arrangements will be made to pick-up large items between March 19 and 25.

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Dial-a-dietitian during National Nutrition week

March 6-12 is “National Nutrition Week,’’ sponsored by the American Dietetic Association in an effort to increase understanding of the importance of proper nutrition This year's theme of National Nutrition Week is “NutritionFoodway to Fun and Fitness.” In observance of the week, the Dietitians in the Warsaw area are sponsoring a community service “Dial-A-Dietitian,” March 7-11, Monday thru Friday, from 1-3 p.m. This service is free of charge. Its purpose is to give residents of the community an opportunity to ask questions and receive information regarding

News_ BY MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE

Sunday services at New Salem Rev. Durward Hays of Ashland, Ohio, was guest speaker Sunday morning. His message “Reconciliation” was derived from I Corinthians 5:12-21. Sunday evening singspiration was led by Max Shively. Dan Smith gave a sermonette centering on of God s Word” ana using several scriptures. Jeff Carroll also gave a sermonette on “Prayer" and his main scripture was Luke 11:113. Both young men are students at Grace College and Seminary Helping Hands held at church The Helping Hands met at the church Tuesday evening with Martha Hoffman of Claypool as guest speaker. Mrs. Hoffman showed pictures of the Grace Children's Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Mrs. Hoffman has taken clothing and supplies along with tour groups to Haiti several times. She plans another tour trip March 31-April 5. An annual bazaar is held in December in Claypool with all proceeds going towards the needs of the hospital in Haiti. The business meeting was presided over by Mrs. John Plank Mrs. Edwin Meek and Mrs. Vere Wildman were hostesses. They served date cake with topping, snack crackers, tea and coffee to Mrs. Elmer Rapp, Mrs. Gerald Dausman, Mrs. Earl Kammerer. Mrs. Carl Lehman, Mrs. Robert Hobbs and Sharia, Mrs. John Plank. Mrs. Lydia Morehouse. Mrs Frank Johnson. Mrs. Elizabeth Baker, Mrs. Albert Mathews, Mrs Dan Smith, Mrs. Irvin Miller and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse Mrs. Frank Johnson led in devotions and read articles about George Washington Day Serving held Wednesday Day Serving was held Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Frank Johnson Knotting a comforter and sewing on the cathedral quilt were the day’s projects. Those enjoying the day were Mrs. Dale Morehouse. Mrs. Paul Schermerhorn, Mrs. Date Mock, Mrs Albert Mathews. Mrs John Plank. Mrs Lydia Morehouse and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse. Guest speaker shows slides Alan Isely was guest speaker Wednesday evening at the church. Mr. Isely shared his experiences and showed slides of the Arabian Gulf where he and Mrs. Isely served several years. They plan to return to the

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specific diets, fad diets or general nutrition. This service is not intended to substitute for a doctor’s advice so no diets will be prescribed without a doctor’s permission. The schedule for “Dial-A-Dietitian” is: March 7 and 8 — Connie Krueger. 267-3662 March 9 —Armina Schmucker, Kosciusko Community Hospital, 267-3200 Ext. 131 March 10 — Janet Vaughn, 2673741 March 11 — Armina Schmucker, Kosciusko Community Hospital, 267-3200 Ext. 131

Arabian Gulf Inission this summer. A fellowship hour was held following the meeting. Pie and coffee and punch were served. Mrs. Earl Kammerer baked and served a cake honoring Cindy Kammerer. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Cindy. Mr. Isely was the Wednesday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Max Shively and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse spent week in Atlanta, Ga., attending the national REMC convention. The Shivelys spent the previous 10 days vacationing in Florida. —NS—ENGAGED — Mr. and Mrs. Max R. Anglin, r 2 Milford, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Arlene Sue, to Mark C. Hoffer, Schaumburg, 111., son of, Mr. and Mrs. Charles. M. Hoffer, Joliet, 111. The couple plan a March 12 wedding- Miss Anglin is a graduate from Milford High School. and her fiance graduated from Northern Illinois University. They both are employed by Baxter Travenol Laboratories. Inc., of Deerfield. 111. 4 Donated toys, games needed The LakelantPDay Care Center Board met Monday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 pm, in the Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse to discuss needs of the facility and share events occurring within the program. Since the enrollment of the center has increased the board is requesting donations from the public of toys, games, records, books, puzzles, etc. The 11 board members allocated monies to purchase a phonograph as well as everyday supplietr-of construction paper, paint, gtae. etc. The board was informed of the various seminars and further teaming experiences that Judy Burke, financial director, and Carol Hurd, program director, have attended. Members voiced commendation of the work of the two directors and thanked the staff of the center for the successful parent-child Valentine’s day carry-in dinner of February 14.

f I MARRIED 30 YEARS — Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Beer of Milford observed the 30th anniversary of their marriage last month when they enjoyed a two-week vacation in Florida. The Beers were married on March 9, 1947, in the Apostolic Christian Church at Remington by Rev. George Yergler. Mr. Beer is the son of Otto and Barbara Beer. Mrs. Beer is the farmer Kathryn Ann Getz, daughter of Phil and Ida Getz. They are the parents of four children, Kent of Milford, Tom of Middlebury. Jan of Syracuse and Tamara, an eighth grade student at the Milford Junior High School. Mr. Beer owned and operated a milk route for eight years, owned and operated the 29th Century Restaurant for 14 years and is now employed by the state highway commission.

Missionary to present program at UM church

Mabel Michel, retired missionary, will speak March 6, Sunday, 9:30 a.m., to the children’s department and their teachers at the North Webster United Methodist Church. At 5 p.m., she will show slides, tell of her work in Mozambique. Africa, for the Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church. At 6 p.m., the ladies of the church will prepare and serve an “African meal,” for which an offering will be taken Guests for the meal will be the Senior UMYF and the Junior UMYF. Following the supper, a brief play about Mozambique will be presented by Dave and Linda Stookey, Marian Breyer and Greg Smith. Music for the evening will be presented by musicians from the church — ladies’ trio and Ron and Charma Owens. Mabel Michel will be present for the entire evening to discuss and answer questions. The March

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6 program is for members and friends. Persons who plan to attend the “African meal” please call number of reservations to the church office. r Heart Fund drive to continue The Turkey Creek Heart Association Campaign has been extended through this week end chie to bad weather. Mary Jane Knudsen, chairman of the drive, said many of the volunteers had been unable to go out and collect. Volunteers have been going door to door in the Turkey Creek Township area since the beginning of February.

Syracuse selects Judy Willard as Girls' State representative

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 223 met Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the Legion home in Syracuse and selected Judy Willard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Willard of Syracuse, as the Girls’ State representative. Rachel Stiffler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stiffler of Syracuse, was selected as alternate representative to Girls’ State. The meeting continued under

UM circles meet

The following circles met on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the Calvary United Methodist Church parlor. Martha Circle The Martha Circle convened at 9 a.m. for a breakfast meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. I. J. Byland and Mrs. S. A. Bowman. The lesson entitled “I’m Talking to Myself — What Am I Saying?”, was presented by Mrs. Gary Eyer. Lois Circle The Lois Circle met at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. C. V. Steele and Mrs. Edgar Kuhn hostessing. Mrs. Nora Warrender presented the lesson on “Prayer — the Most Vital Part of Energy.” Members of . this circle will serve as hostesses for the MotherDaughter Banquet scheduled for May 4. Plans were discussed for decorations and table favors for the event. Ruth Circle The Ruth Circle called their meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Serving refreshments were hostesses Miss Karel Hollingsworth and Mrs. Junior Hollar. “Our American Heritage” was the theme of the

Kathy Johnson is hostess for Gamma Sigma Chapter ESA

The February meeting of the Gamma Sigma Chapter of ESA was held in the home of Kathy Johnson. A white elephant auction was held to help build up the cash reserve for the group’s many charity projects. Ideas for spring projects were discussed and decided upon. Proceeds from an up-coming project will benefit the EMS fund in Syracuse and proceeds from a May garage sale are slated for Camp Riley in Indianapolis. The educational program for the evening was a needlepoint demonstration by Cindi Thornburg. Everyone tried her hand at the basic stitches after seeing several products that were possible to create in needlepoint. Visit In Ligonier In January members of the

the direction of president, Rowena Brewer, with reports on legislation, community service, membership and finance. Plans were completed for the American Legion birthday party to be held in the Legion home with a pot luck dinner on March 13 at 12:30 p.nf Louise Crow, Agnes Stiffler and Ann Schrock served refreshments after the business meeting.

lesson presented by Loren Longenbaugh. Joint Meeting Mrs. Grandin Godley reported on the resumption of conferences, under the auspices of the United Nations, concerning the setting of rules for the fair sharing of the mineal wealth of our oceans. The title of her presentation was “Law of the Sea.” Mrs. Godley gave her report at the meetings of three circles. Rev. Ross Cook invited the women to participate in the Lenten study classes meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. and on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. in the church. These classes will be session from now until Easter. The title of the study course is “The Light Overcomes Darkness” by Pat McGeachy. A general meeting of all circles will be held in the Calvary Church at 6:30 p.m. on March 10. A carry-in dinner will be enjoyed and Miss Lori Streiby will present a slide program on her recent trip to Scotland and Ireland. Miss Streiby represented the Future Farmed, of America in these countries.

ESA met at Ligonier and were treated to a dried flower arranging demonstration by Betty Dish. She arranged three different types of flower displays. A short business meeting followed. It was held in the home of Ann Hapner, where some fund raising ideas were briefly discussed and tabled for consideration- at the February meeting. The March meeting will be held in the home of Judy Storey. At that time the nominating committee: Ann Yentes, Kathy Johnson and April Newcomer, will present the slate of officers for next year. Humor is falling downstairs if you do it while in the act of warning your wife not to.