The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 March 1978 — Page 12
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 15,1978
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SIDNEY MAN ELECTED GOVERNOR — Elbert Basicker, left, was elected to serve as the next district governor of Lions 25-G. Basicker resides in Sidney and will take office at the International Organization 61st annual convention in Tokyo, Japan, next summer. Shown in the center is John O. Gregory, International Director from Manassas, Va. On the right is current district governor Robert Harrington of South Bend.
Dr. Burke tells experiences at senior citizens meeting
Dr. Homer Burke introduced his brother, Dr. Eldon Burke, from North Manchester, who spoke on his relief work in Germany, at the Milford Senior Citizens meeting, Sunday, March 12, in the Milford Fire Station. Dr. Eldon Burke was stationed in Germany for five years, after the war. He helped distribute the clothing, food and heifers sent over to the needy. Experiences were told to the group about his work. The tables were decorated with green streamers and shamrocks and napkins, all in keeping with Saint Patrick’s Day. Dr. Burke gave the table grace after which all helped themselves to dinner, dinner.
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iGrea/ Lakes Bible £% fK O O A 9 fsy 4?b /WK Bwi You Are Invited To Attend A Concert At The Milford Christian Church At 7:30 P.M. On Saturday, March 18, To Hear The Great Lakes Bible College Concert Choir. • Buses Running Every Sunday • '«&■ _ . * • Bible School Hour — 9:30 A.M. ’** *"* * • Morning Worship Services — W <A W J 10 30 AM (Services for All > , ’ Ages, Nursery Through Adult) ■ • Sunday Evening Services At 7 P.M. ' a» >: j&T* * ' Pami 'y N'J}! l * Bible Study And w >, ‘ West Program — 7 P M., My ’ Wednesday Robert Greenwood Rich ard Brouillette Minister Associate Minister MILFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Fourth And Henry Street? 658-9151 Milford
The business meeting was opened by giving the pledge to the flag. A card benefit is being planned for April 18 to raise money for the Emergency Medical Service. Georgia Buster invited the senior citizens to a meeting on March 16 at Syracuse. In a report on the Chatter Box, 254 visitors had stopped by last month and another donation was given to the EMS. Thirty-four members and guests were present. The next meeting will Sunday, April 9. Some people have believed that eating cinnamon would help them become immune to disease.
FFA slave auction March 20 . The Wawasee Future Farmers of America will be holding their annual slave auction on Monday evening, March2o, at7:3o p.m. in the ag-auto mechanics building. Anyone desiring help with spring cleaning, yard work, painting, general repairs, farm work, etc. is encouraged to attend. Each slave is obligated to work" eight hours at the convenience of the purchaser. Proceeds from the auction are used to finance the activities of the Wawasee FFA throughout the year. For further information contact the vocational agriculture department. Lucky Sevens elect officers Election of officers was held at the March 5 meeting of the Lucky Seven CB Club, Syracuse. New officers include: President — Lloyd Heath (Pretty Boy Floyd) Vice president — Mike Kimes (Pierceton Mechanic) Secretary-treasurer — Judy Rollins (Daisy Mae) Elected to the board of directors were Betty Fireline (Wonder Woman), Edward Price (Hi-lander), Kay Short (Seven up) and Norma Beauchamp (Maudie). The club will be holding a coffee break at the Lakeland Youth Center on April 22. Everyone is invited. In old Bohemia, it was thought that throwing an empty pot on a crossroads would cure a fever.
It Happened ... In Syracuse
1 YEAR AGO, MARCH 16,1977 Ken Felts is proud of his new 15-passenger Dodge van which he put into use for the first time Monday, transporting senior citizens to their noon lunch and activities at the Scout Cabin in Syracuse. Margaret Weybright, Syracuse, has been named as a member of the new 4-H Expansion and Review Committee. A birthday dinner was held Sunday, March 13, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merl D. Laughlin, near Syracuse, in honor of the March 10 birthday of the former. Patti Holtzclaw, daughter of Marilyn Holtzclaw of Syracuse, has graduated from the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute two year school with honors, and has an AS degree in advertising design. 5 YEARS AGO, MARCH 14,1973 An open house of one of the most magnificent apartment complexes in the Lakeland area
John Zimmerman graduates from state law enforcement academy
Deputy Marshal John C. (Jack) Zimmerman of the Syracuse Police Department is a member of the 49th basic graduating class of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Graduation ceremonies for 107 officers of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy were held in the academy’s assembly hall, Plainfield, at 1 p.m., Friday, March 10. The Honorable Robert J. Fair, (resident pro tem, Indiana State Senate, Princeton, was the principal speaker. Larry J. Wilson, deputy marshal, Jonesboro police department, the class president; and the academy’s executive director, Herman H. Freed, also participated. This basic training session, the
SBOO damage at school
A total of SBOO damage was done to garage doors at Wawasee High School when a stolen jeep was driven into them Friday, March 3. Vandalism seemed to be the sole motive as no apparent entry was found to the building, located at the west end of the football field. Green paint marks apparently coming off the vehicle were found on the doors. The jeep was found later on
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GIRLS’ STATERS — Kathy Troup, left, has been chosen to attend Girls’ State this summer by the Milford American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226. Vickie Kreider, right, is alternate, Kathy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evar Troup of Milford. She is a junior at Wawasee High School and is majoring in business with possible plans for business school in her future. Kathy’s hobbies are swimming, sewing and bike riding. She is a member of the Milford Christian Church and the church’s Good News Sensations singing group. Vickie is the daughter of Ron Kreider of Milford and Carol Kreider of Saint Louis, Mo. She is a junior at Wawasee. Vickie is majoring in English and math and plans to work after graduating from high school. Her hobby is music. She is a member of the Speech Club and National Honor Society at Wawasee and the New Salem Church of the Brethren.
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is being planned for the Rose Garden Apartments by its owners, the R. G. S. Company.
Permission has been received from the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, Indianapolis, for establishment of a new branch bank at Syracuse. Returning Tuesday were five local keglers who rolled into first place in the ABC tournament at Syracuse, N.Y. this past week end with a 3,001 scratch. Members of Thwaits Grain, Inc., Bristol, are Jacob Kern 111 of Wawasee Bowl and a Syracuse area resident, Douglas Pilcher, Clarence Eby, Richard Thibaut, all of Syracuse, and Bob Thwaits, Bristol. The Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church at Syracuse was the setting for the lovely Saturday, March 10 wedding uniting in marriage Sally J. Murphy and Kenneth G. Butt. 10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 13,1968 Mr. and Mrs. Earle W. Waltz of Lake Wawasee have returned to
49th since 1969, is comprised of officers from state, county, town, university, airport, and railroad police departments. During their 10 weeks in residence at the academy the student officers have completed 400 hours of classroom work and field problems in such areas as psychology, sociology, traffic and criminal law, ethical standards, forensic science, first aid, firearms, safety and the law enforcement arts. All who graduate will have met the minimum standards of education, physical, mental, and moral fitness established by the Indiana law enforcement training board and will be certified as law enforcement officers. A total of 4,219 officers have now completed the basic course.
Saturday, March 4, in a snow drift along railroad tracks near Bishop's Wawasee Boat Company, about one mile east of Syracuse. Fresh damage to the front end of the vehicle was found along with portions of wood chips imbedded in the radiator. The jeep had been stolen March 1 from the Precision Automotive Store, Chicago Street, Syracuse. A radio and fire extinguisher were reported missing from the vehicle.
their home after a month’s vacation in Florida. They also enjoyed a two-week cruise to South America and Panama with a number of stops in the West Indies. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Foster of r 2 Syracuse, entertained in their home Sunday afternoon honoring the birthday of Mrs. Foster’s son, Jimmie Lee McVee, Jr., of Goshen. An April 20 wedding is planned as Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lucas of Churubusco announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lucas, to Maurice J. Griff. He is the son of Mrs. Lamoine Griff of Syracuse. Robert Brewster, Syracuse, has returned home from a golfing vacation at Biloxi, Miss. 20 YEARS AGO, MARCH 13, 1958 Tim Motts, owner of the Wawasee Airport, announced Monday that flight instruction is now available at the field. First to take advantage of this training was Dick Denzel, local realtor, who began lessons Monday afternoon. Mrs. Eliza Whitling, mother of Mrs. Jack Andrews, celebrated her 88th birthday at the Andrew’s home recently. Miss Mary Miner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Miner, of 29 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, was a candidate for Cherry Blossom Princess at Ball State
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Teachers College, Muncie, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jamison spent three days last week in Chicago where they visited friends. 45 YEARS AGO, MARCH 16,1933 Herbert Fackler of South Bend has started building his cottage on the lake shore, between Mock’s boat livery and Waco. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sawyer are announcing the birth of a son, Frank O’Dell, at their home, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Olan Le Count moved to the J. T. Riddle farm, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blake, former residents, have moved near Stone’s hill. Mr. and Mrs. John Lentz and his sister, Mrs. Estlock and daughter from Parlin, N.J., visited the Mose Lentz home on Kale Island, Tuesday and Wednesday last week.
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Douglas Plummer is graduated SAN ANTONIO — Airman Douglas S. Plummer, son of retired Air Force Major and Mrs. James E. Plummer of r 3, Syracuse, Ind., has graduated at Lackland AFB, Texas, from Air Force basic training The airman, who is remaining at Lackland for specialized training in the security police field, studied the Air Force mission, organization andcustoms and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Airman Plummer is a 1977 graduate of Wawasee High School. The first recorded flood of the Mississippi River ■ took place on March 18, 1543.