The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 March 1977 — Page 6
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AFTER PAINTING windows in Syracuse last week, Wawasee High School students moved to Milford and North Webster where they bedecked almost every available window with slogans hacking the Warriors The photo above was taken of the front of The M-J and shows how the students used the business to furnish the theme for their well wishes. While the Warriors did not wm the regional, they did make a good showing against Plymouth, a fellow NLC team that had defeated them *77-44 during regular season play The score of Saturday afternoon s game was: Plymouth 75 Wawasee 69 Many Warrior fans turned out the gold and green to back their team! SARAH MILLER called our (ifice after reading about all the Warriors winning the sectional tournament She says basketball first came to the high school in Milford in 1906-1907 with the first teams playing outside because there was no gy m. The boys’ basket was on the north side, while the girls' basket was gn the south They were coached by Professor Tibe She was on the girls .first team —a center Graduating in 1909. she continued by sa> mg she was the only one m her graduating class still living OUR PUBLISHER. Arch Haumgartner. spoke to the liftmember Goshen Rotary C lub at the Holiday Inn on Friday about a trip he made in 1974 with members of the National Newspaper Association to Brazil. South America, and to Africa. Hi* talk pinpointed conditions in Uganda. Rhodesia and South Africa, all trouble spots on the African continent at the present time WE RELIEVE we have a first! Van Buren Township Trustee Walter Wuthrich has planted his garden He has peas, onions, potatoes and radishes in the ground! PRESIDENT MARTIN Van Buren, for whom this township was named, is an interesting person He inherited his nickname. "Little Magician." from his political success. Handbills of 1849 showed him producing liberty and equal rights with a magic lantern. He was the eighth president, serving from 1837 until 1841 He was defeated for re-election tiecause of a panic which occurred a short time after he became president. Os Dutch descent, he was born in 1782 in Kinderhook, N. V. He was indeed the first US President born under the American flag. His estate located near the place of his birth was named landenwald Its tower featured
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some 90 steps and offered a beautiful view of the lush valley of the Hudson Rijer A short man. he was only five feet, six inches tall. However, our tid bit of last week tells much about him. Not only did he use gold utensils and a silver plate, he dressed fastidiously. He was trim and erect and wore elegant coats of bright colors. Even his fine horses had silver*mounted harnesses. Indeed, he seemed to enjoy luxury. CARL DUNCAN arrived at The M J office on Thursday morning with the book "Biographical and Historical Record” in hand — giving answers to all of our questions on Martin Van Buren. We also learned Van Buren died on July 24.1862. at age 80. He
Primary Mothers Club holds plant auction
The Primary Mothers Club, Syracuse, met in the home of Carol Swartzendruber, March 7. Melinda Ensinger acted as cohostess ; The program for the evening was an auction of house plants Members took plants from home to be auctioned off During the business portion of the meeting, it was decided that Mrs John Bechtold would act as chairman for the club's Easter party to be given to the member’s children. It was also decided that they would pay for medical
Goodwill Extension Clujb elects new officers
The March meeting of the Goodwill Extension Homemakers Club was held last Wednesday afternoon at the rural home of Mrs Everett Darr and Mrs Ray Darr, south of Syracuse. Guests were Mrs Ivy Detwiler and Mrs. Artie Long Officer Election Mrs Raymond Wilson was elected as president for the ensuing club year Other officers serving will be: Vice president — Mrs. Fred Butt Treasurer — Mrs. Mabie
had not only served in our country's highest office, he also served as a US Senator and Governor of New York. HAVE YOU purchased your copy of "Looking Back This Bicentennial Year?” If not. they are still available at Lavon's or from Mrs. Leslie Schoomaker. The book is on Milford — 18991920 — and really should be a must for every resident’s library. The author of the book Is John E. Gunther and he has designated all profits to the Milford library. ’ ANOTHER SIGN df spring: Bill Little with the top down on his convertible. SANDY JORDAN and John Perry of Our Tow n had a surprise this week. They learned they are second cousins!
chests for their Christmas family. Three guests attended. They were Marge Wineland, Arlene Berkey and Susie Swartz, all of Syracuse Members also discussed their February 21 meeting where Rex Yentes of Gulliver’s Travels spoke on the services Os his travel agency. The next meeting of the Primary Mothers Club will be March 21 in the hope of Deb Manges
Secretary — Mrs Ray Darr The meeting was opened by the club president. Mrs. Robert Busch. Pledge to theflag and club creed were repeated in unison Mrs Fred Butt presided at the piano, as Mrs Eldred Mabie led in Ringing of “America, the Beautiful" and “Home on the Range." “A Second Chance to Make the Team" was the topic for meditations given by Mrs Burton Butt Mrs Blanche Kline gave the health -and safetyremarks Garden hints were given by Mrs Everett Darr, and a seed and bulb exchange held Citizneship was by Mrs Raymond Wilson. Response to roll call was on "What I do When I Get the Winter Blahs" It was agreed > to give a donation to International Youth Exchange of Kosciusko county The meeting closed with the collect and club prayer, followed by refreshments by the hostesses.
League of Women Voters to hold meeting tonight
A pre-organizational meeting of the League of Women Voters will be held on Wednesday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mary Jurss at 1508 Walnut Creek. Warsaw. All women of Kosciusko County are invited to join this newly forming organization, according to a spokesman this week, however, if unable to attend the meeting and wishing more information, contact may be made with Donna Scattoloni in Warsaw or Nancy Detert in Syracuse. The league is a non-partisan
TOPS hold Inspiration Night at Warsaw, area captain named
Five members of IN 106 TOPS, Syracuse, attended the Inspiration Nite at the REMC building in Warsaw, Monday, March 7. Those attending were Lucy Rogers. Sonja Mullett, Lucy Rensberger. Marge Radeke and Thedia Rhodes. Sonja Mullett was the best loser from the Syracuse group. She received an ivy plant. Paula
Mrs. James Alford is hostess for Syracuse Ladies of Round Table
The Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table met in the home of Mrs. James Alford. Monday. March 14. Mrs. Steve Eldridge assisted Mrs. Varner Chance was welcomed as a new member with an initiation ceremony given by Miss Karel Hollingsworth. Mrs. Chance also received the club flower and a gift in appreciation. During the business portion of the meeting, the program committee for the coming year was announced. They are Mrs. Steve Eldridge, chairperson, Mrs. James Alford and Mrs. Paul Rush.
Family Life Seminar at Milford Christian Church this week end
A Family Life Seminar will be held at the Milford Christian Church this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Robert Greenwood, minister of the church, will be joined by Dr. James VanCuren, an elder of the church, in bringing the* messages. ? r ;< Services will be held on Friday, w/ ’JrU I th LOCAL GLAMOUR AND FASHION CLASS OFFERED — A class in glamour and fashion will begin Wednesday, March 23. in the Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse. It will be conducted by Cynthia Knispel. Miss Knispel. a Wawasee High School and Brooks Fashion College graduate, will instruct a program aimed at creating a good self image, seif respect and physical appearance. The class will include instruction in makeup, body movement and control, fashion sense. modeling techniques. photo poses, photography make-up and fashion show procedures. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Knispel of Syracuse. Miss Knispel was formerly employed by John Robert Powers Modeling and Finishing School in Indianapolis. She has a variety of experiences including fashion design, buying, spring fashions, photography promotion, wardrobe assisting and modeling. Classes will be conducted each Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. until May 25. Mor more information and pre-registration. one may contact Miss Knispel at her parents* address.
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political organization whose purpose is to inform the public and encourage citizen participation in government. The group does not represent either political party or support 'candidates, but is to inform citizens on issues, take part in government and eventually have some influences on the outcome of issues. Persons interested in supporting a League of Women Voters in the area should plan to attend the March 23 meeting.
Nibs was the runner-up. Genevieve Druckamiller, the new area captain, was introduced by Barbara Unger, area supervisor. A movie, “Waistland.” was also shown. The movie dealt with weight reduction fads throughout the years. It was also announced that Syracuse will host the June Inspiration Nite.
The program was next presented by Mrs. Stiver. “Faith” was the name of the program and was given by Mrs. Ken Robinson. She stated that faith can be expressed in many different ways by different people. She then cited a fewexamples closing by saying people should stand firm in their faith. The meeting closed with refreshments served to the 15 members present. The next meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Tom Stiver on Monday, April 11. "The Good Earth” will be the program for the meeting.
Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. and during the Sunday 10:30 worship hour. A pot luck dinner is also scheduled with a panel discussion to follow. Friday’s theme is the Christian Mother and Father with Saturday evening’s theme being the Christian Husbands and Wives. The Sunday morning theme will be Spiritual Leadership with the family fellowship dinner following. The panel on the Christian Home will be held at 1:30 p.m. The theme for the Sunday Evening service will be Christian Children. DAR honors essay winners Twenty-four members of the Agnes Pruyn Chapman chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in regular session Tuesday evening. February 22, in the Shrine Building. The meeting honored two essay winners. Michele Sebo. Warsaw, and Kelley McDonald. Leesburg The subject for their essays was **The Battle of Bunker Hill.” Mrs Sebo, mother of Michele, was a guest. The program for the evening was “Indian Lore and EarlyPioneer Life” presented by Don Boggs, Leesburg. Boggs had mementos on display and gave a talk During the business session, the president general’s message was read by Sadonia Bruner. Betty Walgamuth and Marian Hay gave reports on membership and correspondence. Correspondence was read and discussed about the state convention in Indianapolis, March 19 and 20. Mrs. William Nice and Mrs. Fred Bartol will be the delegates from the local chapter Mrs. George Maim, formerly of Indianapolis, was welcomed as an active member and Mrs. Don Boggs. Leesburg, was a guest. The decorations were in traditional patriotic colors, in candles, flowers, pictures and flags The committee in charge included Mrs. William Nice. Mrs. Jerry Cox and Mrs. Summer Dewitt
Shady Ladies elect officers Election of officers was held at the February meeting of the Shady Ladies Bunco Club, Syracuse, who met in the home of Mrs. Fred Hapner. New officers include: Jackie Dunithan — president Linda Jones — secretarytreasurer March Meeting The club also met in March in the home of Karen Stiver. Prizes and gifts were awarded as follows: Mrs. Stiver, high Bunco and travel; Ann Hepner, high games; Wanda Diamond, low games; Mrs. Dunithan. birthday; and Mrs. Stiver, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Ruby Elson, anniversary. Lisa Logan also received a baby gift. The April meeting will be held in the home of Ann Yentes. Home Arts elects new club officers The Home Arts Club of Milford held a meeting March 9 in the home of Louise Holt. Eight members and three guests attended. Election of officers was held. Those elected include: President — Kathleen Naegele Vice president — Louise Holt Secretary — Sarah Mock Treasurer — Pauline Cormany Floor chairman — Vera Craven A lesson on brownbagging was also given at the meeting. Keeping hot food hot, and cold food cold were demonstrated. The meeting opened with the song of the month, “Home on the Range.” and a poem was read for meditation, “A New Year's Prayer,” by Katherine Marshall. A thank-you card by Lee McPharen was also read concerning the flowers sent to Carrie McPharen. The next meeting will be held April 12 in the home of Sarah Mock.
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_ ■ ' MM DECADE OF SERVICE — Members of Welcome Wagon are finishing one decade of service to Kosciusko County Easter Seals as envelope staffers. , Each year 13 to 15,000 envelopes are mailed during the fundraising campaign. Welcome Wagon members working on the envelopes are left, Marilyn Gay, Mary Jurss, chairman; Deanie Free and Suzann Bricker, Easter Seal Board Member. Other members are right, back, Carol Cramp and Norma Ferguson.
Easter Seal fund drive campaign on
Kosciusko County Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Inc. have kicked-off their annual Easter Seal fund drive, which will run through April 10. Approximately 15,000 envelopes are being mailed to county persons to help solicit funds for the work done by the society. During 1976, over $6,000 was spent to assist more than 40 individuals throughout the county. The case load of the society also doubled during the past year. More individuals outside Warsaw are assisted by the society than are city Sandra Gerencser pledged to sorority at Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE - Sandra Gerencser. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerencser of r 1 Milford, is one of 494 women who have pledged 15 sororities at Purdue University. M Sandra pledged Zeta Tau Alpha. Registered for a formal rush program from January 6-10 were 780 women students. Formal rush was preceded by a period of expanded rush which ended during the fall semester.
residents, explained Mrs. George White. Directors of Kosciusko County Easter Seals are Doug Bormann, Sue Bricker, Robert Chamness, Loren Collier, Ronald L. Davis, Kay Farrar, Donna Keough, “Boots” Mautner, Kenneth Rucker, Jane Scott, Darrell Stearley, Glen Turner, Randy Wagner. Sally White and Tony Zykan.
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