The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 September 1980 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 3,1980

Editorials

Grandparents have their day! It took almost 76 years after the first holiday was established on behalf of a family member, but grandparents finally have their day. America’s newest commemorative holiday, Grandparents Day, will be celebrated September 7. After a six-year effort by an Atlanta businessman and a West Virginia housewife to get grandparents recognized, President Carter signed legislation in 1978 officially designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as “Grandparents Day.” The National Council for the Observance of Grandparents Day, headed by Georgian Mike Goldgar, is encouraging “grandkids” to honor their grandparents by doing many of the things done for mothers and fathers on their day, including flowers, greeting cards, presents, and taking time out for dinner. Goldgar emphasizes that the holiday is not a commercial event, stressing a non-commercial philosophy. However, many businesses are helping promote the holiday through their advertising and marketing promotions. Many trade associations, such as the National Restaurant Association, are informing consumers about various programs children can take advantage of in honoring grandparents for the holiday. ‘.‘Being a grandparent myself, I’m especially pleased to see a holiday like this in effect,” said William F. Regas, president of the National Restaurant* Association. Regas pointed out a program available by one major credit card company where children separated from their grandparents by long distance can purchase meals through participating restaurants in the grandparents' home town. Many NRA-member restaurants will also be providing special discounts for meals purchased for grandparents on the holiday, Regas emphasized. Regas pointed out that there are 47 million grandparents in America. “The holiday represents a chance for families to get together again, and I think that’s vitally important these days. ’’ Regas said respect for older Americans “is growing everyday, and this new holiday gives everyone a chance to honor those who have helped shape their lives.” Ezra Beer Ezra Beer, a retired Milford farmer, well known and well liked, set a quiet example many among us could follow. Mr. Beer died early last Wednesday morning and his funeral, at the Milford Apostolic Christian Church on Friday, was one of the largest the community has ever seen. The lines during Thursday evening viewing at the Mishler Funeral Home extended outside to the curb line, then north for a considerable distance. Funeral director Wade E. Mishler said it was one of the largest viewings he had ever had at his funeral home. Until recently he was a member of the Milford Library Board. Mr. Beer, always cheerful, has been called “upbeat,” with reference to his good nature. He always encouraged, complimented, and recognized the “good,” never spoke in discouraging terms. The dark side of the news for Ezra Beer always had a silver lining. What an example for one to follow! He and Mrs. Beer, who is presently hospitalized with a broken hip, raised a family of seven very fine children. The four boys — Howard, Maurice, Carlton and Jesse — have chosen to remain in the Milford community to follow in their father’s footsteps as farmers. -The “Beer Boys” are among the most successful farmers in the area, enjoying close commeraderie and cooperation. When it’s time to “make hay’ they work together, with many of their sons, in enviable pursuit. They are following in their father’s footsteps in more ways than one. They were justly proud of their dad... and so was the community of Milford. Quite an example We’re beginning to think Labor Day is Jerry Lewis Day. He has all of us working for “his kids,” in collecting funds for the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. And again this year he went over all previous records — with well over s3l million. Quite an accomplishment, but as Jerry would be the first to admit, “It took a lot of us to get the job done. Now here’s our question: With this magnificent fight against MD, why does Jerry continue to fidget and reach for a cigarette? He’s constantly on camera with a cigarette, and he knows as well as most that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. ” When such a star as Jerry Lewis smokes on television, it gives an “endorsement” to many that cigarette smoking is “all right,” regardless of what the doctors say? Cut it out, Jerry! About Smiles Since the first salesman learned selling was easier when smiling, since the first public relations type learned smiling disarmed contacts, since the first cute thing learned her smile was a come-on and since some first learned one could sink the verbal dagger deeper, if smiling, the cheerful smile has been abused. That doesn’t mean smiling is not still an asset. It’s both pleasant and desirable — if genuine. What others say Parties or labels With both political conventions out of the way, it’s time to sit back and reflect on all that has happened. One thing that comes through strong and loud, is that the labels ot Republican and Democrat are being replaced by Conservative and Liberal. It would seem that traditional party labels are going by the wayside as they are replaced by Conservative and Liberal. The fact remains, both parties are loaded with them. But what do labels mean? A dictionary defines a liberal as one who is generous and open-minded, and a conservative as one who sticks to traditional values. Conservatives refer to liberals as spendthrifts, while liberals call those who have their heads in the sand and committed to keep things the way they were, conservatives. The Los Angeles Herald Examiner recently reported that Ronald Reagan defined the two terms, thusly: “A conservative is a fellow that if he sees someone drowning, will throw him a rope that’s too short and tell (him) that it would be good for his character to swim for it. A liberal will throw him a rope that’s long enough, but when he gets hold of it he’ll drop his end and go away to look for someone else to help. ’ ’ Reagan’s definitions have a degree of merit. However, a drowning man is not interested in developing character, and perhaps, he does get a degree of hope from the man who at least is going to help. The problem is, we’ve yet to find a definitive label for those who are half-way between Conservative and Liberal. Another problem is that the extremes of both positions cause concern. Perhaps a dictionary of labels is needed to help the American public determine where a candidate stands on the issues. — DANVILLE GAZETTE

I I I I f I * \) J J _ Ij /I Vl Ji - -hEL.J Hr v B BH Everyone calls William Glarden, 91, Syracuse, "Gramps, " therefore we are using him and his granddaughter, Cindy Sheets, also from Syracuse, as representatives of the grandparents and grandchildren from the entire area. Grandchildren all over the country will be honoring their grandparents on Sunday, Sept. 7, Grandparents' Day. Voice of the people A column on the opinions of the people of the Lakeland area . . .

QUESTION: Grandparents' Day is September 7 ... how will you honor your grandparents?

WENDI STREET HJ* "fHI r 5 S y racuse JE (eighth grade) “We don’t even live around them, they live in Anderson. I’ll call them and say hi.” CAROL WESTERMAN Milford (homemaker) “I haven’t even thought about it. I didn’t even know they were going to have a Grandparents’ Day. Maybe I’ll send a card or have a dinner.” HPRMHI RICKY W WESTERMAN I Milford (a § eß) FvBJ “I’m going to write them a card, get a box of candy for them and stay about a week.”

Court news

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have ( filed for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk N. JeanMessmore: Wagoner-Hicks ( Mark A. Wagoner, 19, box 59 North Webster and Lisa M. ' Hicks, 18, r 2 Pierceton Hamman-Long Gregory J. Hamman, 26, r 1 Leesburg and Rose E. Long, 19, r 6 box 50 Warsaw Blue-Miller Harold J. Blue, 52, P.O. Box 323 Milford and Phyllis J. Miller, 57, 1201 Smith Street, Warsaw Dingeldein-Stieglitz Mark S. Dingeldein, 22, 345 E. Schiller, Villa Park, 111., and Rebecca J. Stieglitz, 21, r 2 Milford . . ‘ • The following residents of the Lakeland area have had fines assessed and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, James Jarrette, judge: Conversion — Robert Sylvester, 20, Milford, 20 days Kosciusko County Jail (released for shock probation); Scott Rogers, 21, Syracuse, dismissed; Arden Baker, 24, Syracuse, $95 plus 10 days Kosciusko County Jail, suspended

1 -k -gQi a«B jenny o m,chael 1E wi r 3 Syracuse W ****SfPeF <e *ghth grade) ‘l’ll probably call them and see them by then. I’ll talk to then) and have a nice conversation. ” LORI - VAN : DI EPEN BOS 724 E. Chicago W fl Syracuse (eighth grade) 9 ‘l’ll probably go visit them or talk to them on the phone.” ROSALYN JONES Lake Wawasee (librarian) “I don’t have any living grandparents left.” BILL NELLANS Warsaw (insurance agent) “My grandparents are all dead as well as my wife’s.”

The following claims have been filed in Kosciusko County Circuit Court, Richard Sand, judge: Complaints General Motors Acceptance Corporation has filed complaints against the following defendants on balance owing for vehicles purchased: Donald R. Freed, r 2 box 85A Milford, $4,197.15 plus interest and attorney’s fees THE MAIL-JOURNAL (U S P S 325 840) ” Published by The Mail Journal every Wednesday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office at Syracuse. Indiana 44567. Second class postage paid at 103 E. Main Street, Syracuse. Indiana 46567 and at additional entry offices. Subscription: sll per year in Kosciusko County; sl3outside county. POSTMASTERS: Send change of add ress forms to The Mail Journal, P.O. Box 188, Milford. Indiana 46542.

ICRIZIN around CUfc

NO ONE has to tell a couple young boys how to keep cool when the temperatures are in the high 80s and the sun is beating down unmercifully. Just ask Coy, 3, and Christopher, 6. sons of Mr. and Mrs. Steven McCalmon. The two lads live just across from the new South Shore Condominiums, and when they saw a sprinkler at work they could not resist the temptation. They even included their dog Bo in their keep-cool act. Makes one remember, although faintly, when he was that age and felt the same urgings. WANNA SEE something good — and funny? If you do, you’ll not want to miss the second annual style show being planned by the Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club, to be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 17, at the Wawasee American Legion Post 226 hall on SR 13 south of Syracuse. Charlene Knispel. Turkey Creek Township Assessor and vice president of the county GOP women’s group, calls the event “my baby,” and she’s doing what she can to beat the drums for a good crowd. Cost per person: 15.00. Models will be local, county and second district GOP candidates, including Ernie Niemeyer, of Lake County, candidate for congress. And there will be door prizes and all those goodies. It’s being christened “Ernie Niemeyer Night.” POLITICS UPON us, one is reminded of the story about the fellow, at the very last minute, found he couldn't accompany his young son to a political fundraising dinner. He encouraged his son to go alone, telling him what a good experience it would be. The reluctant son tried to beg off, telling his dad. “I'll probably end upbetween two old dowagers and have nothing to say to them.” Dad replied, “Just ask them if they’re married, and do they have any children, and they’ll do all the talking.” Sure enough, the lad ended up as expected, between two matronly but well-heeled women. Screwing up his nerve, he said to the one on the left, “Are you married?” And when she said no, he asked, “How many kids do you have?” At once, by the look on her face, he knew he said something wrong. Finally, and after a protracted silence, he asked the women on the right, “Do you have any children?” She answered. “Why yes, I do, three as a matter of fact." Then our young hero asked, “Are you married?” (Note: There’s a lesson here somewhere about sending young folks to political rallies all by themselves.) JEAN LEMMON, r 1 North Webster, taken by the articles and photos in this column relative to the old Sargent’s Hotel and South Shore Inn, both on Lake Wawasee, ran across some old photos of the Yellow Banks Hotel on the south side of Lake Webster. Since her parents, Harold and Kathryn Knudsen, operated the famous spa for a number of years and are still well remembered in this area, we found her letter worth reprinting here, along with a photo of Yellow Banks. The letter follows: Dear Sirs: Mrs. Jones’s photos of the South Shore and Sargent Hotels delighted me and prompted me to send this picture of Yellow Banks and our old brochure — vintage, 1950’5. Please note the rates I My parents, Harold and Kathryn Knudsen, and myself purchased the hotel in 1951 and operated it for 24 years. It was quite a challenge, since none of us had any experience in running that type of operation. My father had been in theatre business in Chicago and in his earlier years worked as a public relations man for such notables as Harry Blackstone, Sr. and the old comedy team of Olson and Johnson. Mother had never cooked for the public before and now found herself “the chief cook” in our popular Ship’s Bar. (Note: rooms rented at 16 per day, per person.)

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A BOY AND HIS DOG WILL FIND A WAY TO STAY COOL

One of our musical groups consisted of the late Dr. (Doc) Schuldt of Pierceton. On the front of his set of drums were the words “Schuldt’s Gloom Chasers’’. He was accompanied on the bass by Betty Kruger, a noted beautician here in North Webster. Any occasion, however small, would prompt a party, whether it be our dog, Marty.’s birthday, Chinese New Year, or just a Hard Times Party around tax-paying time. Our bar was open year around, but we only operated the upstairs during the summer months since it was not heated. We had many conventions over week ends serving as many as 400 people. During the 50’s and 60’s Yellow Banks flourished, but my father's health necessitated selling the hotel and he has since passed away. However, my mother and I still live in North Webster and we are always running into the good friends we’ve made over those happy years. Last year. Yellow Banks was torn down, and, I’m sure, to a lot of people it was the end of an era. Hope you will find some of these facts of interest to your column. Thank you, Jean Lemmon —o— SUE GAL’GLER. the little lady who teaches Coast Guard Auxiliary courses in basicboating to area youths, ages 9 and up, left Tuesday with her mother Violet for their Dayton 0.. home for the w inter months. “But I’ll be back in the Spring,” she promises. She has been teaching the rudiments of basic boating here since 1975. In Dayton she’ll work as registrar at Kettering Downtown Center for Wright State University. Sue and her mother reside at the Hess Addition near the south end of Lake Wawasee. —O'SYRACUSE IS just full of interesting residents, one being Agnes (Causer) Stiffler, of 112 East Carroll Street. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Mrs. Stiffler has lived here since 1921. Her first husband, Hugh (“Scottie”) Causer, who died in 1956, was a member of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. “He wore a kilt,” Mrs. Stiffler states. He was wounded seven times, gassed twice and reported killed in action once. She and Chet Stiffler were married in 1963. Mrs. Stiffler has been president of the Legion Auxiliary Unit 223 and of the local Senior Citizens, and favors them with songs of her native Scotland from time to time. The occasion of our meeting was her visit to The Mail-Journal office to renew her subscription. “I feel like I own that paper," she states, having taken the Syracuse-Wawasee Journal from 1921 until 1961, then The MailJournal to date. MEIER AND Margaret Maidenberg have returned to

J YELLOW BANKS HOTEL... a homey place

Syracuse permanently. They had resided in St. Petersburg, Florida for the past 7' 2 months and didn’t enjoy it. “I hated it. We moved there for health reasons because it’s suppose to make you feel better. Florida's referred to as the land of the fountain of youth. The fountain of youth is actually in Wawasee," commented Meier, a Syracuse civic leader. The Maidenberg’s had lived in Syracuse eight to nine years prior to moving to Florida. They have returned to the same house, r 2 box 336. MR. AND Mrs. Don C. Kime, r 4 Syracuse, returned Friday from a most interesting trip to the state of Washington and to the area of now-famous Mt. St. Helen’s which literally “blew its top"at 8:32a.m. May 18,1980. Don has been showing around small plastic containers of volcanic ash, and favored this column with a sample which he gathered August 22 at the confluence of the Toutle River and Kowlitz River, near the little town of Toutle. Don joined a back-pack group and with the influence of his son-in-law, Edwin Rymarz, who is employed by the Weyerhauser Lumber Co., was able to get into the restricted areas of the mountain area. Mr. Kime stated the ash. in the right amounts, makes good fertilizer for the fields, but raises havoc with farm machinery. He described the clean-up in detail. The size and consequences of Mt. St. Helen’s eruptions almost defy description, says Kime. (Note: A full account of the Mt. St. Helen’s eruptions and its aftermath are graphically described in the September issue of Readers’ Digest, pages 108-113.) ELLY GRAFF, 212 South Harrison, is eligible to win a free trip to Scotland and SI,OOO as a result of scoring a hole-in-one at Maxwelton Golf Course this summer. Her ace qualified her for the 20th annual Rusty Nail Hole-In-One Sweepstakes, a national competition sponsored by the Drambuie Liwueur Company of Edinburgh, Scotland. a. WHAT OUR readers won’t “ discover! One called in, called the attention of our receptionist to the fact that in one crossword puzzle there were four places where insufficient space was allowed for the required word — then quickly hung up! WHAT WE consider the quote of the week came from Congressman Dan Quayle at the South Shore Pavilion Sunday p.m.: He said, “I’m not worried about Jimmy’s brother Billy. I’m worried about Billy’s brother Jimmy."