The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 December 1982 — Page 15

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Elkhart family decorates sassafras tree

By DEB FOX Most people put up either a real or artificial Christinas tree

< -1 Jr CAREFUL TASK — A close-up view shows Mrs. Steve (Carol) Thompson. Elkhart, wrapping a branch of her sassafras Christmas tree which has been a practice in her family for a number of years. Mrs. Thompson stated that at least one of her neighbors has picked up on the idea and is now using a sassafras tree instead of a real or artificial pine tree for Christmas. (Photoby Deb Fox)

Bon voyage party honors Raters

Mr. and Mrs Robert Rater inrite friends and relatives to a bon voyage party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rater who will be serving a three year term in Geata, Italy Doug is a boiler technician, second class, in the United States Navy and will be stationed onboard the USS Puget Sound AD--38 His wife. Deborah, and their

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during this season of the year, but Mrs. Steve (Carol) Thompson, CR 4 Elkhart, has neither. In the

son. Daniel, will accompany him on the tour The reception will be held at the 101 Center, across from R. R Donnlley in Warsaw at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 25. Mrs. Rater is the daughter of Jerry Phillips, Milford, and Anna Lou Lemaster, Warsaw.

£ Serving our country V v ' W HAROLD HOCHSTETLER Army National Guard Pvt. Harold W Hochstetler, son of Menno J. and Cathern Hochstetler, r 3 Nappanee, has completed basic training at Fort Knox. Ky. His wife, Tanya, is the daughter of Duke Andrews, CR 52 Nappanee and Loretta Skeiation. Syracuse.

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east corner of the family room stands an eight-foot high sassafras tree wrapped in cotton quilt batting and adorned with Christmas decorations and lights. The Thompson family has had this type of tree for the past nine years, but Mrs. Thompson grew up with a sassafras Christmas tree. She stated it costs less and isn't as messy asa pine tree. It all when Mrs. Thompson was eight or nine years old and her cousin and his wife came up with the idea and

Burkholder announces ret

By GAIL WIDMOYER “I simply want to write and do some research," commented J. Lawrence Burkholder, current president of Goshen College. Burkholder recently announced his retirement from the job he has held since July 1,1971. Burkholder's retirement takes effect in July 1984, one year after the termination of his current

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contract scheduled to end July 1983. The current office-holder will continue presidential duties until the 1984 retirement date ■wieluding work on an endowment campaign for the college. Burkholder says he has been “inspired by the culturally diverse student body at Goshen,’ and will miss the personal relationships, between community people, students, faculty, and college supporters, that he and his wife. Harriet, have developed.

First National to offer new service

First National Bank of Warsaw will soon be offering brokerage service allowing customers through their account relationships to buy and sell stocks and other securities at discounted commission rates. This will be effective January 1. 1983. according to President Neal Carlson. “We believe this is a breakthrough in financial ser vices for our area Carlson said. ‘We all know that discount orokers have become very popular with customers in the last few years because of the savings involved. ” he continued A discount broker charges lower trading commissions than other security brokers by focusing on essential services and eliminating “extras" such as

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decorated the first sassafras tree in the family. Everyone fell in love with the tree so her parents started doing it. “We helped with the wrapping." commented Mrs. Thompson, who added, more responsibility was given as she grew older. After she married, she and her husband never lived in an area with sassafras trees until nine years ago. “You use so many more ornaments and you can see all the way through,” remarked Mrs. Thompson about ihe tree. She commented when the children

College Relations Relationships between the college and other groups has been one of Burkholder s primary goals during his 11 years at Goshen. “There has been very extensive communication with the Mennonite constituency and the local community in an effort to bring the groups closer to the college," said the president. Burkholder classified his relations with the local com-

munity as “far beyond formal” stating, “My administration has been very full of enjoyable situations because of the people I've beeninvelved with andwhen I think of the college, I not only think of the student*, but the thousands of friends I*ve made through the college.” During his presidency, Burkholder has seen a definite “improvement in mood of the students and faculty,” and is pleased with the college’s financial maintenance. “Goshen is a Christian, liberal

research departments and commission sales forces. Bank customers will be able to trade in stocks, corporate bonds, and government securities, all at reduced commissions. And all transactions may be automatically debited or credited to the individual‘s account. “We urge all who are interested in knowing more about this new service to phone us at our main office in Warsaw or either of our full service branches in Milford or Claypool,” Carlson concluded." Fowl tip For fresher, tastier poultry, wash the bird with the juice of half a lemon Then rub with salt and additional lemon juice.

were younger child-like ornaments were used. Cutting Tree Around the first of December Mrs. Thompson starts looking for this particular tree. She tries to keep in mind that it will be used for Christmas and looks for one shaped like a pine tree. She also looks for fairly green trees. Once it is home the tree is placed in a Christmas tree stand and the decorating begins. 20 Hours Work The lights are put on first. This is her husband's responsibility.

arts college with an emphasis on both aspects,” Burkholder said, “and I feel a special satisfaction in the international education program.” Burkholder was instrumental in developing an exchange program with Sichuan Teachers College in China which is the only undergraduate program of its kind in the United States. “The program continues to prosper,” explained Burkholder. “The Chinese want more development with the program, they want more of our students and they want to send more of their students to us. According to a spokesman from the ministry of education in China, our program is regarded as a model. ” Credentials As the tenth president of

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Then each branch is\wrapped, taking 15-20 hours. The wrapping is strips of the batting torn into separate pieces. The gauze side is placed against the tree, giving a cotton look. The gauze is even wrapped around the wires of the tree lights so all that is seen are the bulbs. The family tradition is also being learned by her two sons, Marc, 13; and Michael, nine, who both help with a step, putting on the decoratioisT is done by her husband and two boys.

irement

Goshen, Dr. Burkholder is a 1939 graduate of the college; received his bachelor of divinity from Gettysburg Theological Seminary in 1942, his master of theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1951 and his doctor of theology from Princeton in 1958. Burkholder started a teaching career in Bible and philosophy courses at Goshen in 1949 and continued his career as a professor at Harvard University Divinity School from 1961 until 1971. “We have good feelings towards the people in the community and will miss them," concluded Dr. Burkholder. He and his wife will be leaving the Goshen area after his service at the college ends.

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