The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 November 1981 — Page 4
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 25,1981
Editorials
Thanksgiving — uniquely American Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. Thanksgiving dates officially from 1863 when the nation was locked in a sectional struggle — the Civil War. At that time Sarah J. Hale, who had been proposing a national day of thanksgiving for decades in Boston and Philadelphia as a magazine editor, wrote to President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln issued the first Thanksgiving Proclamation in October of 1863 and a new holiday came into being. There had been observances in other lands but few countries adopted annual thanksgiving days prior to the American observance. President Reagan has issued his Thanksgiving Day proclamation for 1981. We have no better words for this special time of the year. The proclamation says, “America has much for which to be thankful. The unequaled freedom enjoyed by our citizens has provided a harvest of plenty to this nation throughout its historyIn keeping with America’s heritage, one day each year is set aside for giving thanks to God for all of His blessings. “On this day of thanksgiving, it is appropriate that we recall the first Thanksgiving, celebrated in the autumn of 1621. After surviving a bitter winter, the Pilgrims planted and harvested a bountiful crop. After the harvest they gathered their families together and joined in celebration and prayer with the native Americans who had taught them so much. Clearly our forefathers were thankful not only for the material well-being of their harvest but for this abundance of goodwill as well. “In this spirit, Thanksgiving has become a day when Americans extend a helping hands to the less fortunate. Long before there was a government welfare program, this spirit of voluntary giving was ingrained in the American character. Americans have always understood that, truly, one must give in order to receive. This should be a day of giving as well as a day of thanks. “As we celebrate Thanksgiving in 1981, we should reflect on the full meaning of this day as we enjoy the fellowship that is so much a part of the holiday festivities? Searching our hearts, we should ask what we can do as individuals to demonstrate our gratitude to God for all He has done. Such reflection can only add to the significance of this precious day of remembrance. “Let us recommit ourselves to that devotion to God and family that has played such an important role in making this a great nation, and which will be needed as a source ofstrength if we are to remain a great people.” In giving thanks for the many blessings Americans enjoy, we should also resolve to build a better community and nation. In spite of our blessings and accomplishments, there’s .much to be done today in the rebuilding of our economy. Santa comes to Syracuse Syracuse merchants will kick off the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 29, with a special visit from Santa Claus. Stores will be open from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will be decked out for Christmas shoppers. At 4 p.m. Santa will make his arrival by riding into town in a horse-drawn sleigh. Should the predicted Thanksgiving rains melt the snow he will switch to a horse-drawn buggy The jolly old elf will greet youngsters at the Crosson Park Scout Cabin between 4 and 6 p.m. To conclude Santa's visit, the Christmas lights will be turned on at 6 p.m. The merchants are inviting everyone to visit Syracuse on Sunday and to get a head start on their Christmas shopping. This newspaper is urging everyone to shop at home this year and to support the Syracuse merchants this holiday season. Family Life Week - A responsibility of Scottish Rite Freemasonry is the strengthening of the family and that organization has chosen the week of November 22-28 to demonstrate its commitment to that responsibility by naming the week Scottish Rite Masonic Family Life Week. During the week-long observance members in the northern jurisdiction, which includes the greater Lakeland area, have been called upon to demonstrate their commitment to the principles of the family and to express Masonic concern by urging citizens of the country to renew their dedication to the importance of the family. . “The Future Begins at Home" has been chosen as the theme for Family Life Week. What is cherished in the home will be cherished in the nation. The values we live by as families also will be the values which control our country's destiny says Stanley F. Maxwell, sovereign grand commander. Maxwell, a 33 degree Mason, has issued a proclamation noting the family is the foundation of our national strength and it is through the family that children learn the values of honor, respect and love. The proclamation continues by reminding persons it is the family that provides stability and understanding for all poeople and the family that makes it possible for each to develope an appreciation of our past and a sense of responsibility for the future. The family is the source for moral and spiritual growth. It notes the preservation of the family and family life should be of utmost concern to every citizen of our nation. Be there a member of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry in our families or not this is a good time for each of us to take a look at our family life and to work on making it better. Advent Sundays The custom of using a table wreath to enjoy the approach of Christmas and keep in mind its meaning is growing. The wreath contains four candles, one being lit on the first Sunday in Advent (Nov. 29 this year), two the next Sunday, three the next and four the Sunday before Christmas. Many of our churches teach that advent is the season one should prepare for the advent of the Savior on the 25th; in some there are elaborate rituals. But there is doubt when the practice began. Aside from specifically prescribed rituals or specific beliefs, the custom ot using a wreath with four candles has been adopted by more and more Americans , of all faiths, just as Santa Claus comes into almost every home. It's a good custom, for the candles and wreath are reminders of a happy time to come; and if an accepted custom in the home, lit at each of our successive Sunday dinner tables, they add a warmth, and perhaps a Christian atmosphere, in our homes.
What others say — Third world news needs The third world needs a free and vigorous press of its own, and it is quite right to be demanding help from the Western World in creating one. To the extent that coverage of developing countries by the Western media is unfair or inaccurate, they are right to complain. But for governments to seek control of what newspapers write and who should write them must be firmly resisted. ' —. • ' The United Nations — and especially its Unesco Secretariate — needs constant reminding that the principles of a free press is non-negotiabie. — FINANCIAL TIMES (London)
Dalias Hartzell, a resident of the Lakeland Loving Care Center at Milford, sits in front of a poster denoting Thanksgiving as a time to give thanks. Hartzell is 83 years of age. Voice of the people A column on the opinions of the people of the Lakeland area . . .
QUESTION: What are you thankful for?”
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JULIE SCHMAHL Syracuse (seventh grader)
“Mostly my parents and the things I have.” SONYA ZENTZ Syracuse (Milford eighth grader) “That I have my mom and dad.”
MARY ROBERTSON Leesburg (school nurse)
“I’m thankful for my family, my health and fnends I really have too many blessings to count.”
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JUDY PRADO r 1 Leesburg (deputy assessor)
“My family .”
Court news
MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts: Beer — Beth A. Beer vs David L Beer, r 1 box 92 Milford The couple was married October 11, 1980 and was separated June 23, 1981. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution,, an equitable division of the property and restoration of her maiden name, Beth A. Atkinson. Mast — Wacilo Mast vs Erwin Mast, Leesburg The couple was married July 14, 1981 and was separated October 16, 1981. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution, an equitable division of the property, restoration of her maiden name, Wacilo Ashley, attorney's fees and costs. Cha* — Gail J. Chalk vs Harley S. Cha*. 18 Camelot Drive, Milford. The couple was married October 19,1974 and was separated October 22. 1981. Plaintiff seeks a dissolution and an equitable division of the property. MARRIAGE LICENSES Rirhcittjh Randal R. Richcreek, a, P.O. Box 152 North Webster and TeresaS. Blosser, 18, r 6 Warsaw
FR ANCIS CULLERS .Word (factory worker) “I’m thankful for as good of health as I’ve got and my Savior.” LORI STUMP Milford “I’m just thankful for my family, my little girls and my husband.”
MINDI WAKELAND Syracuse (eighth grade)
“That everything is going good in my family, so far this year everything's been good and basketball is going as good as it is.” RHODA WRIGHT North Webster (homemaker) “I’m thankful my family is all together.”
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DAN CONKLING North Webster (farmer)
“I’m thankful I got my harvest in.”
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WHS PRINCIPAL Henry L. Smith left his post after four years of service on Friday, on a wave of good feelings. It was no more exemplified than by the sign in front of the high school, put there by members of the school’s Pride council. Pamela Pletcher sponsor. We feel the sign speaks for itself. Smith became associated on M.onday morning of this week with the Lake City Bank of Warsaw which is now building a bank in the Village He will be manager o r the new Syracuse bank when it becomes fully operational. Meanwhile, his wife. Karen, plans to coptinue her job as secretary in the school’s administrative offices. WILEY W. (“Bill”) Spurgeon, executive editor of The Muncie Star and Muncie Evening Press and well known summertime resident on Lake Wawasee, has an idea germinating in his productive mind that he would like to do an extensive book on the lakes area. If anyone has the background and ability to do just this, of course it would be Bill. He has given talks on the history of the area, especially Lake Wawasee. and has photos and other memorabilia which would give him a leg up on such an ambitious project. He is interested to know how much interest there would be in such a project. Anyone with information to give Bill can contact him at 125 South High Street. Muncie. 47302.
I Ff lb * I < I DALE BUTT, by now a fixture at the Wawasee Boat Co., is being moved upstairs at that firm, according to owner Doug Anderson. Butt has been moved into the office and will carry the title of vice president and general manager His son. Kenny, 34. will take Dale's place in the plant as service manager. Kenny began work at Wawasee Boat under Ken Harkiess as a gas boy. According to Anderson. Butt has become invaluable at the firm, reported to be the largest in northern Indiana, with his 38 years of service. * He was the subject of a page 1 feature in this paper on April 4. 1979. marking his 35 years with Wawasee Boat. In fact, that article appears engraved on an aluminum plate and is framed and hanging in the company 's front office. Dale began with Wawasee Boat under Ken Harkiess also, on April 1, 1944, and came all the way from selling and repairing small fishing boats to the super-dooper jobs being sold today. Under its new owners the company has had spectacular success, both in sales and service, and moving Dale Butt into the front office should bring a stability to the firm. Anderson states. The Andersons also own Wawasee Plaza marina and are planning some changes there, including a name change and management change. More on this later ROBERT L. Meeks of LaGrange, well known in northeastern Indiana as former Commander of the Ligonier State Police Barracks, is letting his friends know he has a new job — vice president of the Concord World Travel and Tours. Inc., at Concord Mall. His new duties will include management, marketing and sales. Bob has been in the public eye all through his 25 years of police work and the new job in large part will be an extension of his public service duties. He became associated with the Allen County (Fort Wayne) police force November 18,1958. and had his final day with the state police November 18.1981. jest 25 years to the day. A hundred and seventy-four fellow officers
attended his retirement party at Goshen’s Maple Crest Country Club and gave Bob a rousing ovation following his brief remarks. He also holds the Addie Maddox Award, the FOP’s highest award for devotion to duty, love and caring for his fellow officers, picked from among 9,500 officers. Meeks found himself troublerbound when he was involved in an accident with an Amish buggy in LaGrange County on October 24. His trouble involved, in reality, his threat to state police superintendent John Shettle for the state polices’ highest post. Meeks had been with the state police 21 years and was Ligonier post commander 4> 2 years. Our bet is he’ll do a bang-up job at his new post with Concord World Travel. 0 0 JEAN NORTHENOR. Republican chairman and politically active county auditor, has a low boiling point. We found that out in no uncertain terms when this column made mention of several county council members as being “liberal.” “There are no liberal Republicans in Kosciusko County.” she would have us and others believe. In her view, using the word "liberal” and “Republican” in the same sentence is anathema to anything her party stands for. SUBSCRIBER BLANCH Mason writes this column from r 2. box 328. Clermont, Fla., enclosing the following article from the South Lake Journal under the heading “Misplaced Values”: “According to a report by James J. Kilpatrick. The University of Missouri permits students to sit on the lawn and read the works of Karl Marx. It is forbidden, however, for students to sit on the lawn and read the Bible. The university tolerates a student homosexual society and grants them a room to meet in; but the university prohibits a student Christian society and denies its members the same privilege. This is the University’s view of the First Amendment. The University’s position is being challenged in the Supreme Court and a decision is due anytime. Kilpatrick says that ’A university worthy of its role in society should provide a stump or a soapbox or a vacant classroom for any lawabiding group of students wishing to promote a cause or to say a prayer.’” r Then she writes. “I was just wondering if maybe some of our Indiana schools and colleges were doing the same as Missouri was. It’s no wonder many people object to the tax money giving (sic) to schools, as it seems more time is spent on many unnecessary things than a good .solid education. I would sure like to know what the Supreme Court’s decision will be. Thanks for reading this.” NEW ON the auto front: Buzz Keck of Buzz Keck Motor Car Company. South Huntington Street, tells us he’ll soon be a dealer for new Chevrolets and Datsuns. And after the first of the year he’ll feature a daily car rental service. FRIDAY MORNING, with the cold wind and rain (partially snow) in his face, a confirmed jogger made his laborious way through the limited access road in the Village. , Watching it all, merchant Bob Marion concluded. “Now that’s dedication. ANOTHER JOGGER with similar dedication is Tony Clouse, seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher in the Milford Junior High School, who runs home several days a week when school is out. Right now he’s getting in about 60 miles per week and has a history of marathon running. He has fellow-teacher Dave Mati take his clothes home, and he runs to Matzes home to pick them up. In between Tony runs with sophomore daughter. Carla, “just to k&p in shape.” He readily admits to an addiction to the hobby, and is prepping for a Huntzville. Ala., marathon in December. WE SHOULDN’T overlook Jim Mills, the NIPSCo man who gets in some 80 miles per week, nor Syracuse fifth grade teacher, Betty Hite, who runs from the school two or three afternoons a week to her North Webster area home, getting in 60 to 70 miles per week. Now, that’s dedication, too! —O— o 808 JONES, an avid Notre Dame football fan, has had this question posed to him by his coffee-drinking friends: If Purdue beats Notre Dame and Indiana beats Purdue, does this mean Indiana is the best college team in the state? • (Continued from page 4) I