The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 June 1983 — Page 24

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., June 22,1983

It happened . . . in Syracuse

10 YEARS AGO. JUNE 10.1073 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Willets of Lake Wawasee have two daughters in the Mermaid Festival. Lee Ann and Cindy Willets. Marker buoys have been placed around Syracuse Lake recently in the interest of lake safety. They were authorized by the board of directors of Syracuse Lake Association. Dr. and Mrs. George Strohm. Oakwood Park, celebrated their 54th anniversary along with Dr. Strohms 75th birthday, Sunday June 17. 20 YEARS AGO, JUNE 20.1903 Melvin D. Fuller has joined the staff of State Bank of Syracuse. Sunny skies smiled on Lake Wawasee for the third annual Father's Day Flotilla sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee area Chamber of Commerce. Principal and Mrs. Paul Moore of Syracuse were Friday evening dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner of Milford. Mrs. Harold Gray and Mrs. Karl McGarvey of Syracuse entertained a group of ladies at the Tippecanoe Country Club. Bridge was played after lunch. 30 YEARS AGO, JUNE 19,1953 With the reading of the appointment at the concluding service of North Indiana Annual Conference, Rev. W. Noble Greene

Time for allstar break

By PETEFRITCHIE WASHINGTON, D C. - Near the end of June and approaching the half-season All-Star break, it begins to look as if the L.A. Dodgers are the favorites over surprising Atlanta in the National West. The Braves have been sensational, have exhibited fine pitching, earlier thought to be a weak spot. But the Dodgers began fast, and with fine pitching; this could be a fascinating chase to the wire. Meanwhile, the’ Saint louis Cardinals and the montreal Expos, as expected, are looking best in the National East. This also appears a hot competitive chase into September. On the American league side, four teams may be evolving as viable candidates for the East title: Baltimore, Detroit, New York and Milwaukee. Although New York has trouble with such as Seattle — the Yankees are better under Billy Martin. And they look like they're in the pennant race. So, too, does Detroit, now that Kirk Gibson has begun to hit and the pitching rotation has been straightened out. Baltimore began fast and may ease off but the O’s look good still, after more than two months of play, and Jim Palmer has returned to action. The Milwaukee Brewers, last year's champions, have been having problems and while they were a very loose club in 1982, the recent trade of Gorman Thomas indicates there have been differences this year. The Brewers have so much power — even after trading Thomas — they’re till in it. But | THE AMAZING MAGIC I U OF NATURAL HERBS JI May Work Magic For Your II ||fl| Income AND Future M Call Jack For Appointment | 658-4439 Evenings

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was assigned to the Methodist Church in Syracuse. i Mr. and Mrs. Glen Popenfoose I have traded their property at the corner of Washington and Lake to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson By land for their farm buildings and 20 acres of their land south of Syracuse Mrs. Robert Jones was honored at a baby shower by the Newcomer’s Club held in the home of Mrs. Ray Duddarer. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laird were host and hostesses to their shuffleboard Skunk Club. A picnic dinner was served. 50 YEARS AGO, JUNE 22.1933 Syracuse area was well represented at the 52nd annual convention of the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association held at Sargents Hotel, Lake Wawasee. I Turkey Creek Township will be forced to default in part of the school bonds due to a lack of money. The statement was made by Dan Klink, trustee. Nathan C. Inskey will soon open a sandwich shop where beer will be sold. It will be located where Jet White store was formerly located. On Friday, June 18, railway coaches passed through Syracuse for Chicago loaded with United States soldiers. The fishing season opened with not many fishermen. Most caught their limit but they were small perch.

they have begun slowly and a glance at past records shows that teams repeat in Major League baseball only occasionally. Milwaukee doesn't look like it’s a dynasty at this point. The Brewers will have to scramble against three tough contenders if they win the division again this year. - BL w *Sh MILFORD GIRL VISITS GERMANY — Kathy Weisser, 18-year-old daughter of Fred and Diane Weisser, r 1 Milford, left Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Monday, June 20, for a sevenweek stay in Hamburg, West Germany. While in Hamburg, Kathy will be staying with her uncle and family, Dennis and Pamela Cory and their one-year-old son, Benjamin. She will be helping as the Corys supervise summer camps for the blind. Kathy will be returning to Milford August 5 and will be a junior at Wawasee High School this fall. Tops Rep. Carroll A. Campbell Jr. (R-SC), who tries to avoid being tagged an idealogue of any sort and Rep. Eldon Rudd (R-Ariz.), were rated as two of the most conservative members in the House last year, according to the Nation Journal’ voting analysis of voting patterns in 1982.

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TOWN HALL DEDICATION — Pictured above in this 1936 photo is the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Leesburg Town Hall and Fire Department. On the podium are Leesburg Town Board members Chris Kammerer. Percie Bridethall. Charles (Red) Weldey and Taylor Shively. In observance of the sesquicentennial, a dedication will be held at the Leesburg Town Hall at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, as the first of several events slated to be held in the town next week. Miller- Watkins and visa versa —

five siblings marry five siblings

By GAIL WIDMOYER “We were just neighbors,” said Hope (Miller) Watkins of Bourbon with a chuckle, “you might say we grew up together.” Hope, 82, was talking about her late husband, Glenn, whom she married when she was 19. Most unusual about their relationship is: by marrying Glenn, four of Hope’s blood brothers and sisters became her brothers- and sisters-in-law by marriage. Such a relationship is possible because five of the Miller children, there were 13 total, married five of the 10 Watkins children. “You know back in those times we didn’t have cars and we never got very far from home,” explained Hope who was the “baby” of the family. Hope’s older brothers and sisters Catherine, Fannie, Charles and Willard married Henry, George, Alice and Gertrude Watkins respectively, but the older siblings didn’t act as match-makers for the youngest.

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By JANALYN RULE The June 3 meeting of the Leesburg Plain Farmerettes was brought to order by Kim Everest. The pledge to the American flag was led by-Kim Everest and the 4-H pledge was led by Jennifer Andres. Cawren Lenfesty gave the health and safety report on bicycle safety. Demonstrations were given by Jennifer Andres on how to make vegetable dip and by

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With 27 years between the oldest and youngest Miller, some of the kids had grown up and moved out before Hope got to know them; “I don’t even remember being at home with a couple of my older brothers and sisters.” After caring for her sick mother, Hope agreed to marry Glenn, who “waited for me.” She didn’t marry him because he lived conveniently close, she “married what I wanted. I went with different boys, but none appealed to me like he (Glenn) did,” she explained from her downtown Bourbon home. Coincidentally The fact that five Millers married five Watkins just happened to be coincidence. There were no pre-marriage arrangements, no match-making and no group dating. When early 1900 families had large families, it seemed almost destined for brothers and sisters of one family to marry brothers and sisters of another

Kim Everest on how to use water colors. Janalyn Rule explained how to take care of rabbits. The refreshments were furnished by M. B. Tusing and Trish Marshall. Improvise If you happen to run out of dishwashing detergent or liquid, and don’t have time to go out and get some, try shampoo. It gives great results and long-lasting suds.

family. Three more Millers, Kelsey, Dora and Lurena, married into yet another family — the Lenders; while Harvey and Adam Miller married Margaret and Gertrude Slough, respectively. The remaining Miller children, Leonard. Mary and Lodema, married into three separate families. Hope admitted with a family tree like that, there are a “good many” double relatives scattered around the area and she “couldn’t begin to name them all.” Although most of her brothers and sisters are dead, Hope still has her own family to enjoy. She, unlike her mother, had only three children: Louis, Milford; Devon, Millwood; and Lucille Graham, Bourbon. In turn, Hope’s children have given her five grandchildren: Tammy, Milford; Linda McConnell, Goshen; Mark, Denver, Colo.; Wanda Keck, Elkhart; and Seth, Wakarusa.

ET t WITT RESIGNS — The board of directors of The Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services, Inc. has announced the resignation of Frederick W. Witt. M.D. Dr. Witt has been the Director of Clinical Services at the Bowen Center for four and one half years and executive director Daniel D. Steiner stated. “Dr. Witt’s professional commitment has been instrumental in moving the Center to a position of excellance in the delivery of human services.’’ Witt’s tenure has seen the growth and skill of the Center’s staff increase. “It’s very pleasant to witness the continuous upgrading of standards for all disciplines.” Life at the Center was “moment to moment” when he first arrived. “Back then, medical services were about 20 hours a week. Today, three psychiatrists are up to their eyeballs in medical services.” Witt is also pleased with the new admissions policy at the Center’s Inpatient Unit. “It’s now streamlined, efficient and improved greatly.” Talking about the Center, its growth and improvements. Witt reflects. “It’s always hard to leave. I’ve made a lot of good friends, but I’ll be back to visit and to stop at the Center.” Dr. Witt is returning to Missouri to resume his private practice.

Substitute teaches discipline, control with robot

By GAIL WIDMOYER The Lakeland Community School Corporation recently added Apple He computers to its equipment in the area schools, but a primitive scientific improvement was in the system approximately one year before the addition of the computer systems. Linda Haney, substitute teacher for area schools, has a wooden robot, Psychedelic Sam, who accompanies her to classrooms when she’s called to teach, “1 want subbing to be a learning experience for the kids, and when I saw the idea for Sam in an educational magazine, 1 talked to my husband and together we came up with my robot.” By using boxes, cardboard tubes, extra household items and worn out toys, Linda and Bill Haney produced Psychedelic Sam. “At first my husband wasn’t too sure about the idea, but then he came up with ways to improve Sam.” For Mrs. Haney, Sam is a “fun device for learning how to follow directions. I’ve had no problems with discipline when I substitute.” Mrs. Haney uses Sam at the beginning of her class time. Depending on the age level of the children, a variety of exercises devised by Mrs. Haney can be used to show the children how to follow directions, “And they do follow Sam,” commented the recent college graduate. After writing up exercises for the children to do, Mrs. Haney takes a tape recorder to Ernest Jehnsen, a retired minister who has a deep, resounding voice which initially catches the children’s attention. “Each child is given a blank piece of paper, and then Sam tells them what to write or draw on the paper. If they don’t listen closely, they’ll miss a step and their drawing will be incorrect,” she explained. Besides getting the children’s attention and teaching them how to follow directions, Sam teaches the youngsters control. “I always make it a practice to get what is scheduled done before bringing out Sam for more activities. By showing him to the class at first, they realize what reward they’ll get if they complete their work.” The children have become accustomed to Sam and although she was nearly “tarred and feathered” one time when she went to class without the wooden robot, Mrs. Haney always takes something special with her to class. Decision making books where the children finish an incomplete story or surprise crafts are other ways the substitute teacher “treats” her classes. “1 care for the children a lot, and I’ve found that if you have a lot of enthusiasm it rubs off,” commented Mrs. Haney whose only regret is that she hasn’t been able to find a permanent home for Sam. “1 want a class that I can teach to accept themselves, try their hardest and learn independence as a group,” explained Mrs. Haney who is still searching for a full-time position. “I want to be able to see the children grow and mature over an entire school year.” '

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PSYCHEDELIC SAM — Linda Haney. North Webster, created a wooden robot with the help of her husband. Bill, to accompany her when she is called to substitute teach in area schools. Sam helps Mrs. Haney teach the children how to follow directions and is one way the recent college graduate gets the class* attention. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

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