The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1977 — Page 14
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., July 13,1977
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New Orleans, La., is convention town, mixture of old and new
By JERI SEELY New Orleans, La., is a mixture of French and English... old and new... good and bad ... This is the conclusion my husband and I drew when we visited the city while attending the 60th annual Lions International Convention. Before boarding our Amtrack passenger train in Elkhart on a recent Saturday afternoon we had been told we would “fall in love with the city of New Orleans," and we had -been warned we would “not like the dty at all as it has nothing good to offer.” True, the city has its bad points ... Bourbon Street with its nude dancers and long traffic jams during the rush hours. But there is good there to if one will take the time to look. The first French settlement on the lower Mississippi was in 1699 This was the beginning of New Orleans and gave it a French tradition which exists today in a portion of the city. When the Americans purchased the land in 1803 (it was part of the Louisiana Purchase) the French people living there objected, thus the French Quarter and the American section of the city today. Being a history buff, the Battle of New Orleans and the stories of Jean Lafitte caught my attention The first apartment buildings in America, built by the Baroness Pontalba in 1850 are located on either side of Jackson Square. They are beautiful and show the lace railings which are so famous in the French Quarter of the city. The buildings are three stories tall with shops on the tower floor, living quarters on the second sumSmSs shop On* Mil« North. 4 Mil«t Wo»t OtMiHord • Pick-Up Cov«r» • Torps • Boot Covor* • Fitted Torp» Or Any «Os Co-*- Mod* To O-a»-Also P’ AtxJ R*pO-' Open 5 Deys A Week BAM4PM
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floor and sleeping facilities on the third floor F Arriving in the city three days before the convention began we had a chance to register early for the activities which would be held in the Superdome — one of the modem wonders of the world. The Superdome is the world’s largest enclosed stadium exhibition center. It is as tall as a 27-story building with a capacity of 80,000 for football. The French Quarter The early Arrival in New Orleans also gaye us a chance to see the city before the business of the convention began. We immediately fell in love with Jackson Square and the Saint Louis Cathedrali which are located near the Mississippi River. Jackson Square was named in honor of Andrew Jackson, victor at the Battle of [New Orleans. A statue of Jackson on his horse stands in the middle of the square with the cathedral located directly behind ftl The cathedral is flanked by two, older buildings which have been turned into city museums The lace work on the buildings in the French Qu. inter is beautiful with each lace pattern being different than the others, one displays ears of corn. Here and there one can ca ch a glimpse of a beautiful court yard with green plants and founts ins of every size and shape. A stroll down Saint Peter’s Street takes one past Pat O’Brien’s where he building and courtyard witli its lighted fountain (a new addition) were erected in 1791 as the first Spanish theater in the United States. A short distance up the street is Preservation Hall where we enjoyed old time jazz played by the senior citizehs of the community. Here ond pays SI for an evening of delightful entertainment. Nothing is fancy, no food or drinks are sold in the old building which looks like it needs a coat of paint and yet if it were painted somehow it would lose part of its effect. You stand on a raised platform or sit on the floor to listen to music [played the way it was played years ago. The building has stood still through
the years and one has the feeling of being in New Orleans in the 1930’s or early 40’s. Continuing up Saint Peter’s Street one comes to Bourbon Street. Here we felt mixed emotions about this southern dty. The jazz which could be heard on almost every corner proved to be entertaining as one walked along the street. It is on Bourbon Street that such famous entertainers as Al Hirt and Pete Fountain can be heard. The businesses offering shows featuring nude women, nude men and female impersonators turned us off in a hurry and we did not linger outside their doors but hurried on our way. Back at Jackson Square once again we enjoyed the buildings along Pirate Alley, many of which are over 200 years old. All along the square, in Pirate Alley and near-by Cabildo Alley one finds a delightful outdoor art exhibit. And, one can not leave the French Quarter without a visit to the Case du Monde which is also located near Jackson Square. It is the famous French Market coffee stand where one sips Creole coffee and munches delicious crullers. We enjoyed it so much we paid three visits to the case before leaving the city. The Mighty Mississippi During our stay in this city of 1,045,809 we enjoyed two trips on the mighty Mississippi River. The first was a two-hour cruise along the river on the SS President On this sightseeing cruise, part of the Lions hospitality book, we saw the Port of New Orleans, second largest port in the USA. Ships from various countries, flying the flags of many nations, were in the port to load and unload their cargo. Tugs were hard at work with the river barges, some of which bring corn, soybeans and grain from as far away as Minnesota to the port. Barges from the Ohio River were of special interest. Later we found ourselves aboard the Mark Twain, named for the author who was as much at home on a Mississippi steamboat as he was with pen in hand. The pen name Mark Twain came from the soundings of the steamboat leadsmen who called “By the Mark Twain!” Indicating the water in the river was two fathoms or more and deep enough for safe passage The Mark Twain retraced the route of the SS President and then went farther up the river, passing the Algiers Naval Station and going through the Algiers Lock and up the nine-mile Algiers route of the Infracostal Waterway system. The Mark Twain passed many places on its 40-mile tnp owned and operated by the al industry, sea plane ports and various loading docks. Passing Crown Point (Louisiana, not Indiana) we entered the Bayou Barataria, the area where Lafitte and his notorious buccaneers once lived. This area, where many people still speak only French, isn’t as industrialized as the Algiers route. Here one sees moss-covered oaks and blooming magnolia trees as well as cypress, palmettoes and willows as the boat glides through the bayous. Here, many earn their
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living by trapping fur and fishing for oysters and shrimp. Retracing our path back to Oown Point our boat took what is called the Hero cutoff to return to port via the Harvey Canal and the Harvey Locks, going under the Greater New Orleans Bridge, which has the longest cantilever span in the USA. Before we knew it our five hour trip around the port of New Orleans and the nearby bayous came to an end and we were back at the dock and ready to fight the 4 p.m. traffic. Only dty folk and those who have seen it will believe it when we tell how it took us 2ti hours to go the short distance, 10-15 miles, to our motel. Convention Highlights The 60th annual Lions Convention opened on Wednesday morning with the parade which began at 9:30 a.m. and lasted through the mid-afternoon hours. Indiana participants were told to assemble on the parking lot behind the Superdome at 10 a m. We arrived a few minutes late, having been delayed by the large crowd of Lions on the Superdome floor. Later we were to wish we had been delayed longer. A fire in downtown New Orleans delayed the parade and the Indiana unit did not move out until after 1 p.m In 90 plus temperatures it is almost needless to say it was a long, hot wait. The first session of the convention was at 6 p.m. that night. Joao Fernando Sobral, International President, presided at the session which was held in one-half of the Superdome. The other half of the floor area was used by the Lions for registration, supplies and by the individual states and countries for hospitality booths. Sobral’s report to the Lions stressed his theme for the year, “Make Your Fellow Man Feel Needed.” He said the current membership of the organization stands at 1,200,000. He spoke on membership development, the Lions International Foundation, youth activities, leadership, extension, Lioness Clubs and of his having felt needed (hiring the past 12 months Later in the evening the impressive presentation of the nations of Lionism was held with Second Vice President Ralph A. Lynam of Alma, Mich., serving as narrator. Lynam may be remembered by a number of the Lions of the Lakeland area as he spoke at the district convention in 1973 when he was serving the organization as an international director. The Thursday morning session was a business session with reports from various committees. The speaker for the session was Thomas Bertram Lance, United States Director of the office of management and budget. Lance gave Sobral a letter from President Jimmy Carter, himself a past district governor of Lions International, commenting on the work the Lions do for others. Later in the day the Lions of Louisiana held a food fest for those visiting their state. Samples of various kinds of Louisiana foods were served to all. Friday evening the International Night Show, a highlight of every convention, featured Pete Fountain and his clarinet. Also on the program were Reno Netto, Mike Vax, Lou Sino and the Saints dancers plus the Amazing Vashek Duo, an aerial motorcycle act, the Renee Borne ensemble and the Ronnie Kole trio. During the Saturday morning business session Joseph M. McLoughlin of Stamford, Conn., was presented as the 1977-78 president of Lions International and gave his address. District Governors were installed. The new governor of 25-G is Robert Harrington of South Bend. At the close of the session new officers were presented including Bill Chandler of Alabama who was elected third vice president of the organization. It was with mixed emotions that later in the day we boarded our Amtrack train for the return trip to Chicago and Elkhart and home. The most amiable man on earth can live at peace with his neighbor only as tong as his neighbor chooses. A reformer is someone who wants his conscience to be your guide
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — Joseph M. McLoughlin, of Stamford, Connecticut, was elected President of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the organization’s 60th Annual Convention in New Orleans. Louisiana. The International Association of Lions Clubs is the world’s largest service club organization with over one million members representing 149 nations and geographic areas. President McLoughlin’s theme for his year in office, "Lionism: PEOPLE CARING FOR PEOPLE,” is representative of the basic philosophy of all Lions, who, as a group, have pledged themselves to meeting the needs of the handicapped, the lonely and the under-priviledeed in their communities and around the world. A member of the Springdale, Connecticut Lions Club since 1957, McLoughlin is the president of a lumber company and the president of a real estate development firm. S 6OO damages in accident in parking lot A total of S6OO in damage was estimated in a two-car collision in Klink s parking lot, Syracuse, at 9:30 a m. Monday, July 11. Sue A. Jodry, r 3 Syracuse, was backing out of Klink s when she was hit by a car driven by Marvin L. Miller, r 2 box 4408 Syracuse. Damage was set at S3OO for each car by Syracuse police.
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Wheat loans available Wheat producers are reminded that commodity loans on stored grain are available at six per cent interest through the ASCS office for the 1977 crop. The loan rate for this year’s wheat crop in Kosciusko County is $2.27 per bushel. Loans are available on 90 per cent of the quantity stored On the farm and the entire quantity represented by a warehouse receipt. To obtain a farm stored loan, the producer must certify at the ASCS office the number of bushels he has in suitable storage. The loan amount will then be computed by multiplying the eligible quantity times the loan rate of $2.27 per bushel. The producer has the option of taking a loan on a quantity of grain less than the total eligible and paying off all or part of the loan at any time during the loan period. The loan does not mature until the end of the 11th month foltowing disbursement. Under the loan agreement the producer is required to maintain the quality of the loan collateral and to notify the ASCS office prior to using or selling any of the grain pledged for loan. Warehouse receipt loans are also available, however, the producer should contact the office to be certain the warehouse is approved to handle commodity loans. California driver backs into parked vehicle in Syracuse A parked car, owned by Philip L. Korenstra, r 4 Syracuse, was backed into in a two-vehicle mishap at 218 North Street in Syracuse at 2:55 p.m. Monday, July 11. Laura Sue Troyer, 135 West Stanley Reedley, Calif., told Syracuse police she was backing out of Oak Street and did not see the parked vehicle. Damage was set at $l5O to the Korenstra auto. No damage was estimated for the Troyer vehicle.
Lakeland Kiwanis members attend Dallas convention
DALLAS, Texas — Stuart A. Walker, Jay Boyer, Sherman Bryant, Philip Mock and Lorin Badskey of Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, were among the more than 15,000 people attending the 62d convention of Kiwanis International in Dallas, Texas, June 26-29. Delegates of the Lakeland club were President Walker and Vice President Boyer. Voting included the election of new Kiwanis International officers and trustees, the passing of resolutions upon which the organization’s 1977-78 community service programs will be built and the amending of the Kiwanis International constitution. Kiwanis International, a worldwide men’s service organization,, has nearly 300,000 members in 6,980 clubs located in 56 nations. Among the noted individuals speaking, before the conventioneers were Dr. Charles Allen, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Houston, Texas, the largest Methodist Church in the world; Art Buchwald, syndicated columnist, author and playwright; and Kiwanis International President Stanley E. Schneider, Crestline, Ohio. A series of conferences on contemporary issues headed by experts in various socioeconomic fields included Donald A. Byrd, chief of police of Dallas; Senator John G. Tower (Rep., Texas); James N. Sites, senior vice president for communications of the National Association of Manufacturers in Washington, D. C.; and Charles
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A. LeMaistre, M. C., chancellor of the University of Texas System. Other convention activities included various awards luncheons and banquets; workshops and clinics; youth activities and dances; ladies entertainment; presentation of Kiwanis International Decency Award to popular entertainment personalities Roy Rogers and Dale Evans; and presentation of the Kiwanis International Robert P ; Connelly Medal for heroism “beyond the call of duty.” Founded on January 21,1915, in Detroit, Mfch., Kiwanis International is dedicated to serving youth,' community and nation and operates under the motto, “We Quild. Arrested on theft Edward Robert Elliott, 21, of Goshen, was arrested last week and charged with theft of less than SIOO, namely a car battery stolen from a car owned by John Treece, r 2 Syracuse Treece told investigating officers Elliott had approached him about buying the battery and officers contacted Elliott when the battery was discovered missing from the Treece car, which was parked alongside the road. The theft occurred around 12:16 a.m. test Thursday, on Koher, Road, southeast of Papakeechie Lake. Elliott admitted the theft, was booked, and released on S2OO bond.