The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 November 1977 — Page 6

THE MAILJOURNAL — Wed., November 2,1977

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Community Corner

Mrs. Mort continues to learn, grow

By LESLIE WHITMAN Barbara Mort, branch manager of First Federal Savings and Loan of Wabash, Syracuse Branch, Is continually trying to learn something new and grow. She says, "I have made deal of effort to continually learn something, to grow, both as a businessperson and as an individual/' It Is possibly this continuous growth/which has enabled her to head a branch office of First Federal Savings and Loan of Wabash after only working for the company for four years. Mrs. Mort first worked in the branch office In North Manchester doing all kinds of odd jobs from "janitor to assistant manager." Prior to then, she was a housewife and did volunteer work. Mrs. Mort says she likes her present job and the responsibilities which have come with it. "I am enjoying the challenge of my new position and responsibilities. I love It." The branch manager also likes the opportunity of meeting new people in Syracuse. "I like the opportunity to meet many people from various locations and backgrounds," she said. In North Manchester, she said most of the people coming Into her office she knew, while here, the people coming into the office are from Outside of Syracuse wanting to move in. *'Here I can meet new people with different backgrounds." Mrs. Mort is also looking forward to being a resident of Syracuse. She Is presently living In North Manchester but plans on moving here as soon as her new condominium is completed. Mrs. Mort said she was glad of the opportunity to come to Syracuse when she was offered the job. The reason why she felt she was selected for the position was her background In working In all phases of the office operation In North Manchester. "I had a versatile background in knowing varied operations in a branch operation." The Syracuse branch opened May 5. Since then, Mrs. Mort is very pleased with the growth of the branch. "I'm looking forward to continued growth In the branch office." Her responsibilities as branch manager include handling the mortgage applications, loan closings, assisting in the deposit of accounts and the general managing of the office. More Women in Banking Mrs. Mort feels there are more opportunities now for women in banking. She said, "there are excellent opportunities that are becoming available to women in financial Institutions now." She said she can especially see more women In management positions and In computer services. Mrs. Mort believes there are many things responsible for these greater opportunities, but

Liind '0 Lakes CB Club to hold Christmas benefit

The Land 0 Lakes CB Club will sponsor a Christmas Benefit on Sunday. Nov. 13, at the National Guard Armory, SR ISN, Warsaw It will be held from 10 am. until 4 p m The proceeds will go to help a needy family from the Kosciusko County community Once again, the organization will hold a male beauty contest. This contest is open to all who would like to participate. Held at 3 p.m trophies will be awarded to the winner. It is hoped that each dub will sponsor a contestant . Live entertainment will be provided. A visit from the “Man from the North” might be expected.

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Several trophies will be given away including the largest CB dub <headcount> five members or more, farthest club caravancar count (three cars or more), best dressed dub (five-members or more), oldest CBer (by age), heaviest CBer (by weight) plus largest Jr. CB club (five members or more) and Appreciation trophies All must show cards and chib roster when registering, which ends at 3 p.m. Emcee for the day will be Alan (Putt Putt) Moog, Hunterstown He was also the emcee for the Christmas Benefit last November and the Jamboree in May of this year.

NT I ‘V il possibly the main reason is awareness. She said that more people are becoming aware that a woman can handle more responsible jobs in the banking field. She said there is still some prejudice in this area, however, especially in the amount of money earned. "People should be paid equal for equal capability." Mrs. Mort would also like a person to be considered for a job In their ability to do the job, and not on whether they are the breadwinner or not. "I would like to see people looked at as individuals in the ability to do a job versus financial responsibility." Barbara Mort is divorced and has three children — Greg, 22, Kathy, 20, and Penny, 17. She is a native of North Manchester, and has lived In Chicago, Fort Wayne and Florida. Some of her hobbles include swimming, tennis, sailing, bridge and playing percussion. She is a member of the North Manchester civic band and will continue playing for the band after she moves to Syracuse. All these activities keep Mrs. Mort busy along with her job. But, Barbara Mort loves It because it Is these activities, plus her job responsibilities which help her grow. *

Job has variety

By LESLIE WHITMAN After working approximately nine months for The Papers Incorporated, I guess I would have to say the best thing I like about my job is the variety. Coming straight from college, my first thought was to get a job on a big city daily and become the next Barbara Walters (for sure, she’s on TV, but I thought I could have her same celebrity status working on a newspaper). But, after being interviewed by many hard-nosed editors saying I needed more experience, I finally found a home with The MailJournal. Not exactly a big city daily, The Mail-Journal has a charm all its own. I find I still get to cover the big news — such as the town’s recent joining with the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission — but, I also get to cover those items which may not mean big news, but still mean a lot to the readers in the Syracuse-Milford area. I have also found with working for The Mail-Journal that I am learning numerous phases of the newspaper business, not just what happened at this or that meeting I get to work in writing stories, taking classified ads, taking some display ads, writing obituaries, writing chib news, writing births and ambulance runs, take pictures and I even get to sell office supplies!! Now you sure can’t ask for more variety than that, can you? Os course I haven’t always been this enthusiastic about my job. At first, it seemed like everything that could go wrong did. I refuse to remember all the names I misspelled and all the dates and telephone numbers I got wrong But, I guess everyone has to make some mistakes at first.

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Now, I feel that I have settled down with the routine of my job and I can enjoy working very much. Along with the variety, the next best thing I like about my job is the people I have become associated with. I think the people in this area are some of the greatest I have ever met. Most of them are friendly and will go out of their way to help me get all the information I need to get a story. Os course, there always have to be a few bad apples in the barrel, but in Syracuse. I have found this to be the exception and not the rule. One other thing I have discovered is that many people feel a newspaper office is the information center of the town. I can’t even begin to think of the number of people I have directed to garage sales, bazaars and various other locations in the area. It makes you fell kind of needed. All I can hope for now is that the next months working for The Mail-Journal will be the same as the past. But, the way things are shaping up, I don’t feel I will be disappointed United Way sets quarterly meeting for November 11 The United Way of Kosciusko County Inc., will hold a quarterly board of directors meeting at the United Way office, 518 S. Buffalo Street, on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 am. The campaign committee will have a full report of campaign activities for board members. Rick Snodgrass, chairman of the board, urges all members to be present.

Area woman new district director Mrs. R. C. Tytler of Syracuse was elected the new District Director of the North Central Division of the Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. The election took place at the district meeting held October 20 in Logansport. Other officers named were: Vice director — Mrs. George Foster of Elkhart Secretary — Mrs. Paul Hillis of Kokomo Treasurer — Mrs. Don Kelver of LaPorte The new officers will be installed at the state convention which will be held in Indianapolis on April 18-20. Mrs. Gerald Foltz, president of the Garden Club of Indiana, was a guest at the Logansport meeting, as was Mrs. Frank Burley, advertising manager of the official publication. The flower show entitled “Autumn Splendor” was directed by Mrs. Tytler. The top award of horticulture excellence was won by Mrs. Herbert Solbrig of South Bend. The River Commons Garden Club of South Bend won the award of distinction. REAL MENU THURSDAY, NOV. 3 Juice, meat balls and noodles, green beans, krispie bars, rye bread, margarine, milk, tea, coffee FRIDAY, NOV. 4 Juice, macaroni and cheese, harvard beets, citrus or mixed fruit cup, cookie, bread, margarine, milk, tea. coffee * MONDAY, NOV. 7 Juice, breaded veal, zuccini, perfection salad, applesauce cake, whole wheat bread, margarine, milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY. NOV. 8 Juice, homemade hash, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit cocktail, bread, margarine, milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 Juice, spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad with cheese, rye bread, margarine, peaches, milk, tea, coffee Chosen mother of parents' day event Mrs. Patrick D. Finton, whose husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Finton of Syracuse, returned to Honolulu, Hawaii, after attending parent’s day activities at New London, Conn U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Mrs. Finton was chosen mother of the day at parent’s day activities. Steven P. Finton, son of Mrs. Patrick Finton and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Finton, is a freshman cadet at the academy Named to Purdue 500 Jenny Cox, a 1976 graduate of Wawasee High School, has been named to the Purdue 500, a group of 500 undergraduates recognized for academic achievement at Purdue University. She is enrolled in the university's school of technology She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Cox, r 4 Syracuse.

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Calvary Women's groups meet, elect new officers

Members of the Martha, Lois and Ruth Circles of Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse held their monthly meetings last Wednt sday. Martha Circle The Martha Circle convened at 9:30 a.m. New officers were elected. They included: Leader — Mrs. W lyne Roe Co-leader — Mrs. liarl Naegels Secretary — Mrs. John Cripe Treasurer — Mrs. Jessie Weingart Mission coordinator Christian personhood — Mrs. C. R. Bitzer Mission coordinator supportive community and global concerns — Mrs. Harry Stewart Mission coordinator Christian social involvment — Mrs. Robert Laudeman Sunshine — Mrs. Paul Pollock “Project Forty,” which is a missionsprogram in India being sponsored locally ty the United Methodists of Elkhart, was discussed by those present. It was pointed ou: that this program offers the opportunity for people to beccme more individually involve 1 in mission work. Shares, or units, may be purchased by church groups' or individuals and ise of each purchased share may be indicated by the donor. A choice of 18 projects is offered. The Martha Circle voted that its subscription of shares be used in the Moinabad, India Rural Children’s Schcol for the futherance of children's education. Lois Circle Members of the 1 x)is Circle met in the church at '.:30 p.m. with Mrs. Calvin Beck as hostess, assisted by Mrs. Roy Wilkinson and Mrs. Edna Thomas. Mrs. Opal Nolan, leader, presided at the business meeting. Following a discussion period, members voted to purchase units in the “Project Forty” program, indicating their monetary gift be used for the purchase of two bicycles for use by the pastors of India. The following circle officers were elected to serve during 1978: Leader — Mrs. Opal Nolan Co-leader — Mis. Alan Shively Secretary — Mrs. Calvin Beck Asst, secretary — Mrs. Eva Smith

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Treasurer — Mrs. Roy Wilkinson Mission coordinator Christian personhood — Mrs. Roy Wilkinson Mission coordinator supportive community and global concerns — Mrs. C. V. Steele Mission coordinator Christian social involvement — Mrs. O. G. Hom Sunshine — Mrs. Vernon Fawley Asst. Sunshine — Mrs. Russell Hinderer Ruth Circle Members of the Ruth Circle met in the church and the meeting was called to order by the leader, Mrs. R. C. Tytler. Hostesses were Mrs. Ed Naper and Mrs. Gene Kitson. The program, entitled “Footsteps of Paul in Greece”, was presented by Mrs. Grandin Godley who showed slides of their recent trip to that country. Election of officers for the circle was held with the following people voted to serve for 1978: Leader — Mrs. R. C. Tytler Co-leader — Mrs. John Walker Secretary — Mrs. Lemoine Keim Treasurer — Mrs. Edith Palmer Mission coordinator Christian personhood — Mrs. Ross Cook Mission coordinator supportive community — Mrs. Gene Kitson Mission coordinator Christian social involvement — Mrs. Deloss Smith Mission coordinator global Duane Millers to observe 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Duane Miller of Ossian will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friends and relatives will be received at the D and D acres, auction building at Kingsland, located at the comer of SR 1 and US 224, south of Fort Wayne. Hosting the open house will be their children, Mrs. Jerry (Stephanie) Beck of Van Buren; Douglas of Fort Wayne and Cindy of Bluffton.

concerns — Mrs. Jean Brown Sunshine committee — Mrs. Feri Rhoads and Mrs. Howard Juday A decision concerning purchasing units in the “Project Forty” program was tabled for further discussion and decision at the next meeting. Christmas Bazaar Plans Plans were finalized by all circles for the Christmas Bazaar to be held in the church the evening of November 4, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cookies and coffee will be served during the evening hours and a luncheon will be available on Saturday. There will be an all-church dinner in the church on Thursday, Dec. 1, sponsored by the Women’s Circles. BOOKED AT JAIL Melvin R. Chupp, 18, r 1 Milford, was one of 13 persons arrested and booked at the county jail over the week end. Chupp was released on his own recognizance, having been arrested for illegal transportation of alcohol and public intoxication.

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