The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 May 1979 — Page 11
No back seat for Indiana
By MARY LEE WILLMAN Many singers and show business personalities proudly claim that they are from South Philadelphia and sometimes it seems that area does have more than its share of talent Well — good old Indiana need not take a back seat to anyone. Such Hoosiers as Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, Red Skelton, and many others too numerous to mention, may be proudly claimed by the Hoosier State. Talented people from Indiana is not a thing of the past. A young man named Jim Walton, from Marion, is well on his way to becoming a show business personality. Jim is one of five children His parents are Dr. and Mrs. Richmond Lee Walton of Marion. The whole family is musical and at a young age Jim quickly became involved in music at church. The family purchased a piano when Jim was about seven years old and his older sister, Joni, took lessons. He said, “I stood there watching her play — with both hands! I thought it was the most wonderful thing ever. I knew right then that’s what I wanted to do with my life.’’ Jim graduated from Marion High School. He made a face, “1 will no doubt be remembered as the only kid in the school system who carried his lunch in a brown paper bag every day from kindergarten through graduation He registered at the University of Cincinnati; fully expecting to get a degree as a teacher of music theory. Instead, he enrolled in the school of fine arts and musical theater. “I don’t know why 1 changed my mind at the last minute. It just seemed like the right thing to do ” He graduated from the university in 1977. Indeed it does seem that it was exactly the right thing to do Although Jim has spent four seasons at the Wagon Wheel Playhouse in Warsaw, and several winter seasons at the Naples Musical Dinner Theater, Naples, Fla., he is not the least bit egotistical or impressed with himself. This reporter was more than a little impressed. Jim can sing, dance, act,, write, direct, compose and choreograph and do it all well, but, as always his first love is the piano and composing music. And compose he does. His music has that, “Something special" that takes him out of the category of just another piano player or stage struck person trying to make it big. Many a youngster will flinch to hear that one of Jim's favorite pasttimes, is rehearsing. He says, “I work just as hard perfecting a bit part as a leading role. The performance just won't work unless everyone pulls as a team and gives their best. Learning to act, dance and sing is an important part of becoming a composer, according to Jim. You have to know what’s needed by the performers and you need to get the feel of what comes across to the audience. He finds writing music and
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r.. dialogue most challenging and exciting. He likes to create and discover. The most important thing is getting the message of the show across to the audience. “1 hate fooling an audience”, says Jim. “I don’t even like black outs for scenery changes. Everyone knows what's going on. 1 don’t see any reason to pretend they don’t." His favorite acting part was when he played the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. "I learned so Minor accident in Syracuse An accident occurred at 6:45 p m., Monday, May 14, at the intersection of West Main Street and the alley by the license branch. Syracuse Police reported an auto driven by David J. Griffith, 38, 66 E. Shore Drive, Syracuse, was backing onto West Main from the alley and struck an auto driven by Connie L. Morrow, 30, P 0. Box 134 Syracuse. Morrow was traveling east on West Main Street at t he t ime of the accident Damage to Morrow's 1978 Chevy was set at $l5O and there was no damage to Griffith's 1974 Chevy. Brothers sentenced Two brothers who had been arrested last October and charged with theft. Class D felony, for allegedly stealing eight stereo tape players from Barth, Inc., Milford were sentenced Thursday, May 10, in Kosciusko superior court. Terry Leg, Newcomer, 22, r 3 Warsaw, was sentenced with a two year prison term. He was given credit for one day already served on the charge. Donald LaMar Newcomer, 26, r 3 Warsaw, received a two year sentence with the Indiana Department of Corrections and received credit for the two days served on the charge. He was also given a suspension of one year of the term and ordered to serve the other year by Superior Court Judge Robert Burner. He will be admitted to probation the end of the first vear. They were both ordered to pay court costs and remain in the custody of the sheriff for execution of the sentence.
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much and besides it was a lot of fun.” Even though it’s still early in his career Jim hits had parts in about 40 productions. His favorite type of production is an “Ensemble” because, “You can adapt almost anything to an Ensemble production, even the classics like Tom Sawyer.” Listening to Jim Walton play the piano is a special treat and listening to the songs he has written — well — move over Hoagy and Cole. Indiana is going to be hearing a lot more about a young composer named Jim Walton.
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EVERYONE BREATHE deeply - the lilacs are in bloom. —o— POPPY DAYS — May 18 and 19. Members of the Legion Auxiliary and Junior auxiliary members will be accepting donations for poppies made by veterans. Elinor McGinnis is poppy chairman for North Webster. All funds raised go to support veterans hospitals, homes and the Knightstown Children’s home. —O—HAPPY SILVER wedding anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mitchel on May 15. -oTHIS YEAR the annual Mermaid Ball is scheduled for June 23. -oANITA SINCROFT will attend the, “Trinity Bible Studies Seminar" June 11 through 14 at SMU in Dallas. Texas. —O'MR. AND Mrs. Raymond Cook will observe their golden wedding anniversary on May 20. —o—- — WILL be a “Coin Hunt" on June 26 during this year's Mermaid Festival. -O'TIME FOR all the garage and rummage sales to get underway — many treasurers to be found — kept all winter and sold at next spring’s rummage sale. Its a fun hobby! -0— FUNDS FOR charity - Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi sorority will have a cheese and sausage booth in the Lions club building at this year’s Mermaid Festival. —o— CHILDREN FROM Barbee Community Church School enjoyed an all day outing recently at Fort Wayne.
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Thank yous read to the Chit Chats Thank you notes were read by Janet Kirkpatrick, secretary, during the May 8 meeting of Chit Chat Extension Homemakers Club. The meeting was held at the
VACATION CHURCH School will be held at North Webster United Methodist Church from 9 till 11 am.. June 4 through 8. —o— ANN ENGLE and Karen Richardson went on this week’s extension homemakers bus trip to Holland Mich. —o— THE LADIES at North Webster United Methodist Church sew quilts and comforters each Wednesday in the church fellowship room Any interested lady is welcome to call Virginia Bock man for more details. —o— KNOW ANYONE who has enough nerve to enter the greased pole contest on June 28?
Z * ' "X'h z v .i ■ <■ i m 11 i 2# •/ Y Br av ■' HONORED — Mr. and Mrs. Ward F. Longenecker, r I North Webster, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an evening dinner and reception on Sunday. April 29, in a Nappanee resturant. There were 30 relatives and friends in attendence. Hosting the celebration were the couple’s son and daughter-in-law. Dr. and Mrs. Richard N. Longenecker of Toronto. Ont. Mr. Longenecker and the former Mar' Ruth Stineback were married April 27. 1929, in Oak Park. 111. Mr. Longenecker is a brick mason and Mrs. Longenecker has worked extensively in child evangelism. They have three grandchildren. Mrs. Lawrence (Elizabeth Lee» Loritheed of Kingsot. Ont.; Daved Norman and Bruce Ward of Ontario. They have lived for the past eight years at North Webster where Mr. Longenecker acts as caretaker for the headquarters of the Child Evangelism Fellowship. 7 from county on roll of honor
There were seven students from Kosciusko county among the 711 Ball State Universitystudents named at the Registrar's Roll of Honor for winter quarter at Ball State. To receive this honor, a student has to earn a grade point average of four point zero of straight “A's” for 12 or more credit hours of study. Honor students from Syracuse are Teresa L. Carpenter, daughter of Mrs. Marcia L. Carpenter, r 2 and Gordon Carpenter, r 4; Cynthia J. Franke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Franke, r 4; and Cynthia L. Willits, daughter of
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home of Ruth Ann Diaz with Mary Lou Cindrich assisting. Pledges to the American and Christian flags were repeated in unison. Roll call response was, "Exotic or different plants for this year’s garden.” Devotions were given by Mrs. Cindrich. Judy Paton gave the health and safety lesson and garden remarks. Voter registration was
JANET VANATA and Sue Shock are co-chairmen for the American Legion Auxiliary bake sale that will start at 9 a.m., May--19, at Augsburger’s. —o— BARBEE LADIES Christian service members visited with nursing home patients at Columbia City on May 9. —O'REV AND Mrs. Rex Linemood were honored guests at a surprise anniversary party held May 2 in the fellowship room at North Webster United Methodist Church. —o— HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Eva Brunner on May 28. —o— SUPPORT OUR veterans!
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willits, r 4. Also included on the honor roll were J. Ronald Newlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice B. Newlin, r 1 Claypool; Teresa A. Flenar. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kay A. Flenar, Railroad Street, Etna Green; Todd E. Haines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Haines, r 1 Leesburg; M. Kevin Hanback. son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Hanback. r 8 Warsaw. "The successful people are the ones who can think up things for the rest of the world to keep busy at." Don Marquis
discussed by Diana Bucher. Becky Pritchard gave the cultural arts lesson. Plans were made for* the June 15 and 16 money making project. It was announced that Mary Lou Whitehead will be entering the homemakers style show. ' The lesson, "Update On Food Additives" was given by Mrs. Kirkpatrick. Secret sister gifts were received by two members Mrs. Whitehead received the door prize. Lois Anderson was a guest. Past Chiefs discuss trip, play cards Phyllis Engle was a guest at the May 9. meeting of North Webster Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters. The ladies met in the home of Alice Kissinger. Roll call was answered by 11 members. Plans were discussed for the Elkhart trip Euchre was played with Ermal Vanator placing high and Lilly Thomas placing low. Myrtle Greisinger received the door prize Refreshments were served Mrs Thomas will be hostess for June. Richard Mitchells honored at dinner A family dinner party was held April 29 in the home of Bill Wilfong, South Whitely. The party was in honor of the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mitchell, North Webster. Wilfong is Mrs. Mitchell’s brother. There were 46 family members present for the event. The honored guests were presented with an anniversarycake aqd a special gift. Dick Mitchell and Wilma Wilfong were married May 15. 1954, at Centenary EUB Church, South Whitley, by Rev. Robert Lundy. They are the parents of two children; Bruce, r 1 Pierceton and Sarah at home. They have two grandchildren. Jessica and Joshua Mitchell, r 1 Pierceton. Theta Sigmas plan booth Betty Richcreek was hostess for the May 8 meeting of Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. A motion by Marilynn Brower, that the group have a booth in the Lions Club building during the Mermaid Festival, was approved. Sally Gillem, president and Mrs. Brower, corresponding secretary, delegates to the state meeting held May 5 at Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, gave a report. It was announced that the geranium sale has been concluded. Mary Waltz installed the chapter’s new officers. Plans were made for initiation of new’ members to be held May 22 at the home of Ann Mock. Mom's Night Out enjoyed Mom’s Night Out was enjoyed on May 7 by members of Charm and Chatter Extension Homemakers Club. There were 25 members and invited guests present for the dinner party held at a locai restaurant. Handmade tulip favors graced each place setting. Secret pal gifts were exchanged. It was announced that the club
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POPPY CONTRIBUTION — North Webster American Legion 253 Commander Harry Hendricks, r 1 North Webster, is shown making the lead off donation for the Poppy sales to 1979 Popp.' Queen’ Tranara McGinnis, r 3 Syracuse. Also shown is the Popp.' chairman Elender McGinnis r 3 Syracuse. The Poppy sales will be held on May 18 and 19. The poppies are handmade by war veterans in hospitals. The money from the sales will go back to the hospitals and children's home in Knightstown.
has received an Honor Club certificate. A large candle with floral accents was presented to Jane Akers Games were played Mrs George Staples was chairman for the event: 'Be Rich' lesson for Barbee Ladies The lesson entitled. “Be Rich" was studied by Barbee Ladies Christian Service members during their May 10 meeting The lesson study, led by Sue Hasse, concerned the Bible book of Ephesians. The meeting was held at Barbee Community Church Group discussion was held dealing with every day problems A carry-in dinner was served at noon. The afternoon was spent working in the church Sechrist 65s hold discussion Group discussion of garden and health and safety reports was held during the May 9 meeting of Sechrist Sixty Five Extension Homemakers club The group met at the home of Candy Teghtmeyer. Karen Richardson assisted the hostess. Devotions were given by Mrs. Richardson. She read a poem about. “Mothers " Roll call was answered with. “My most memorable moment with Mothers." Programs were discussed for next year. Installation of officers is planned for June. The lesson, “Influence of Advertising" was presented by Fran Smith As refreshments the ladies were served cake purchased at
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the recent Cub Scout cake auction. The door prize was presented to Mrs. Smith Kathy Hamman was a guest Norma Boyer will be hostess for the June meeting. —NW’— Raymond Cooks to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr and Mrs Raymond Cook. Dewart Lake, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 20. from 2-4 p m. wit han open house They were married on May 18, 1929, in Montpelier, and have lived in the Dewart area the past 10 years, coming from Newcastle All friends, relatives and neighbors are welcome. $ 7,000 damages in van fire Syracuse Fire Department responded to a truck fire at 12:57 pm. Tuesday. The fire was located at 950 N. a quarter mile west of CR 500 E 4 When firemen arrived the engine and passenger compartment of the 1977 Chevy van were totally engulfed in flames. David Clark,’ owner of the vehicle, reported to authorities the van had stalk'd and when he tried to restart it he smelled;gas. Then the van erupted in flames. Damage was estimated at $7,000. *ls damages in fire Delores Evans. ,72833 CR 29 Syracuse, calk'd the Syracuse Fire Department when a light switch in her mobile home shorted. The fire department responded to the call at 6:02 p.m. Friday. May 11. Damage was estimated at sls.
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