The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 June 1977 — Page 11

LEESBURG DAYS

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I 1 | Dytronics Division Os | GTI Corporation Is Moving Ahead ■ Bith Leesburg 0,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion Is | Nearing Completion I Our September Public Open House I Drporation I DYTRONICS DIVISION I ex 23 2683 P O Box 2V. Leestw'g. IN 46538 ■ 3rd Richard Betz, Plant Manager I

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 10 AND 11

M** Jf wJI •m »,*.'-T3Dhfc ' I4J <Hx" ROr; JU s.'* S —... '’’ .... ;, ' ■ -;- S ■ SCHOOL ALTERED — The Leesburg Elementary School is'currently being replaced. The school, built in 1922. was being torn down last week by O'Neal's Wrecking and Trucking Company, South Bend. The school will be replaced by a one-story modern building, hopefully in time for the fall of the 1977-78 vear.

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What does a fireman's wife do?

Dear Editor: What does a fireman s wife do when hubby is called to stand-by at the station in the impending threat of disaster? Pray! My

husband is also on first aid and shortly after the installing of ambulance crews he was called on a very serious auto accident where a young girl was pinned in her car. At that time I was alone and couldn't walk or drive and I cut my eye. It was bleeding pretty hard and I called the dispatcher and she said he would be tied up for awhile. So I hung up and hoped for the best. Shortly officer Joe Thomburg appeared. It was still bleeding but not so hard. He left and 10 minutes later appeared with first aid man Larry Weaver and Bill Pipp. They dressed my eye and thought I’d be alright. Still a little later I also became deaf and twice I needed help. Due to the alertness of dispatchers Tom and Ginny Gilbert 1 had it. I placed my calls to 457-4100, fully knowing it would be answered on the first ring and I gave my message and had my help. This I will always appreciate. Linda Ryman Be kind Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. T. H. Thompson You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

ENJOY LEESBURG DAYS r—FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 10 & 11— TWO DAYS OF (VENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY I New Hours Lobby Drive-Up Window ■ Monday 3 -M IWd»y ■ Wednesday M ■ TCga>y' M S-5 J F?a>y ' »-3 8-5 ■ Saturday ” 5T "xftVT'VT.e Peoples State Bank 'THE FRIENDLY BANK' On State Rood 15 453-3181 lewlwrg, Ind.

Geneology fracing becoming Infest fad

“O it’s the latest thing now, the latest hobby,” are the words Mrs. Joe (Byrd) Irwin uses to describe the tracing of family geneologies. The tracing of family trees became popular after the television epic “Roots” was shown earlier this year. Mrs. Irwin’s grandmother who lived to be 96. used to tell the young girl about her pioneer days. “She told me a lot about the Indians.” Mrs. Irwin said, especially how friendly they were. Mrs. Irwin began her geneology five years ago. by doing library research. The task was a bit easier for her. she remarked, because many of her family members were in the county histories. She also visited cemeteries as part of her research. When she completed her research, both the paternal and maternal sides of the tree were complete. The debut of the family history occurred at a recent Summy family reunion, when it was read to members of the younger generation. The younger generation responded favorably to it. and Mrs. Irwin has made copies and presented them to her cousins. “It’s interesting.” she said of tracing the geneology. But she advises the younger generation to start now, while the majority of their relatives are living and can assist in starting the history research. Among Mrs. Irwin's ancestors were Fred Summy. Jr. and Adaline Trimble, who were married in the first recorded wedding in the area. The couple settled on a farm four miles west of Leesburg. More than 100 •MISS COUNTING HOUSE BANK' — Entered in the "Queen of Lakes” contest as “.Miss Counting House Bank” is Cindy Willits. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willits of r 4 box 140 Syracuse. Cindy is 20 and has blonde hair and green eyes. She weighs 115 pounds and stands five feet, five inches tall. She is sponsored by the Counting House Bank at North Webster. Cindy lists her hobbies and activities as swimming, skiing and serving as a lifeguard. She is a junior at Ball State University, majoring in special education, and is treasurer of her sorority.

Wed.. June 8.1977 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

M > J \ \1 ra. j W.faFsf * ' • MRS. JOE IRWLN persons attended the nuptuals, as recorded in the history of Leesburg book, published in 1976.

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The wedding celebration lasted a full two days, with fiddlers and dancing. The Summys produced a female heir in 1835, which was a curiosity to the Indians in the area, who had never seen a white child, commented Mrs. Irwin. She still owns 120 acres of her ancestor’s farm west of Leesburg. Mrs. Irwin has lived in Warsaw and Fort Wayne but returned to reside in Leesburg because, “I love Leesburg.” She added, “You know, it’s a real good town." Each day she walks uptown, despite her 83 years. “You must keep active,” she explained. “I played golf till I was 80! ” she said, but gave it up after SOjaars, and gave away her cluKshe added, if she had the clubs still, she might give it another try.