The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 July 1983 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., July ». 1983

Transplanted Hoosiers call Saudi Arabia home

Farmer Syracuse residents Jerry and Toby Oswald, along with three-year-old daughter Amanda, who now live in Saudi Arabia where Oswald is employed by an Arab oil company, recently made their annual trip to visit relatives in the Lakeland area. The cham 'oT'events that resulted in the Oswald family moving to Saudi Arabia began over Th years ago, Jerry Oswald recalled, when he was an employee of Indiana and Michigan and Electric Company in Fort Wayne. He became aware of the Aramco Oil Company in Saudi Arabia through a friend, he said, and wrote the company a letter inquiring about job possibilities. Within a year, he had been hired by Aramco, and he and wife Toby had made the move to the Middle East. While the Oswalds now find life in Saudi Arabia very enjoyable, they had some hesitations about residing in the kingdom on a longterm basis when they first arrived. “At that time, they were just beginning their modernization plan,” Oswald said. “We lived in a small community, and it wasn't up to modern times. It was probably the equivalent to living in the states 30 or 40 years prior to that:” Mrs. Oswald recalled that at the time, she didn't have access to a sweeper or clothes dryer, though she did have a washer. Oswald remembered commuting to work in a non-air-conditioned bus when the temperature outside was 120 degrees. Eventually Saudi Arabia's Postal service changes first class procedure As of July 24, different mailers can send first-class letters in a single envelope to a single addressee. The Postal Service’s governors voted to make the change at their July 8 meeting in Austin, Texas, since the decision eliminates “an unnecessary and confusing governmental restriction on first-class mailers.” Previously, separate postage had to be paid for letters from different senders to a single addressee. The Postal Service asked the Postal Rate Commission to recommend the elimination of the so-called “aggregate letter rule.” In another action taken at the July 8 meeting, the governors voted to reject the changes in third-class mailing rates for nonprofit organizations recommended by the rate commission because putting the rates into effect “would breach the consistency required by the Postal Reorganization Act" The governors directed the Postal Service to resubmit the matter to the commission and request that the commission recommend the third-class rates adopted by the board in 1982 be made permanent. Cactus taken Donna Smith, 531 S. Lake Street, Syracuse, reported that a barrel cactus worth SSO was recently taken from her front porch. Vandalism at NI PSCo Vandals recently broke a window at the NIPSCO offices in Syracuse, resulting in several hundred dollars of damage.

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modernization program began to bring the kingdom up to modern standards, and the way of life improved for the Oswalds. Aramco eventually moved them from an apartment into a townhouse, which also improved the situation. At one point, Oswald was transferred to Florida to work on a computer project, and it was there that daughter Amanda was born. Soon after, the family moved back to Saudi Arabia on a permanent basis. Oswald is presently hoping to complete 10 years of service for Aramco in Saudi Arabia, and then might transfer to the company’s facilities in Texas. His desire to eventually move back to the United States is not due to being unhappy with life in Saudi Arabia, but is because of apprehension at the potentially explosive situation in the Middle East. “It (moving back to the United States) would be more for peace of mind than anything else,” he said. “Saudi Arabia is not that effected by all the turmoil, but you feel differently with events taking place only a few hundred miles from you than you do when they’re thousands of miles away.” If the situation in the Middle East would somehow be resolved, the Oswalds would probably remain in Saudi Arabia, he said, adding that any move would be partially based on job considerations. Oswald said he enjoys the “laid-back” life style in Saudi Arabia, but admitted to working 10-12 hours a day. He is currently on loan from Aramco to the Saudi

■f *■ if I t I 4 m - r mhHI _ TRANSPLANTED HOOSIERS - Pictured above are former Syracuse residents Toby and Jerry Oswald, and daughter Amanda. The Oswalds, who now live in Saudi Arabia, recently visited Lakeland area relatives. (Photo by Doug Walker)

Local students among mindpower participants

A total of 43 students entering seventh, eighth and ninth grade students are getting a taste of college academics as each is participating in Manchester College’s Mindpower ‘B3 summer experience for gifted/talented students, July 11-22. Each Mindpower ‘B3 student is studying two courses in the twoweek session, choosing from French, beginning and advanced computers, fiction, advanced mathematics topics, astronomy and creative writing. Manchester College faculty members and In-

Consolidated Electric Company, which is involved in the consobdabon of all of the kingdom’s utilities As could be expected, life in the Miocue &ast oiiiers tram nit m the United States in several respects, according to the Oswalds. There is no liquor allowed in Saudi Arabia. Oswald explained, and there seems to be more community-generated recreation. There are a number of good restaurants and facilities like bowling alleys, he said There are several television stations, including one o per a ted by Aramco, but they differ from American stations in that they only operate for a few hours each evening. Other differences include the Saudi week end, which is composed of Thursday and Friday rather than Saturday and Sunday, and a more frequent use of capital punishment. “The laws are similar, but the justice is swift,” Oswald commented. “There are occasional bead choppings.” At the same time, the kingdom has an especially low crime rate. “You're not afraid to walk the streets at night, and you can leave your house open,” he said. The hardest adjustments the Oswalds have had to make during their annual visits to American involve the rising costs of consumer goods. “The cost of things have increased dramatically since we lived here,’’ Oswald said. “Things generally cost up to three times as much in Saudi Arabia, but it’s shocking to see how inflation has brought the prices of things up in the states.”

diana Department of Education writer-in-residence Skip Berry are teaching in the program. In addition to individual coursework, several group activities, recreational and educational, are also included for the high ability students. Students from the Lakeland area in attendance at Manchester College Mindpower ‘B3 include the following: Leesburg — Sonja Bishop, daughter of Robert and Waneta Bishop, r 2 Leesburg, a Warsaw Middle School student studying Beginning Computers and Creative Writing Milford — Marc Evans, son of Max and Marlene Evans, r 2 Milford, a Milford Junior High School student studying Advanced Mathematics and Advanced Computer; Kara Zimmerman, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Mike Zimmerman, Jr„ r.l Milford, a Milford Junior High School student studying Advanced Mathematics and Beginning Computers Syracuse — Elena Christofides, daughter of Alex and Mary Christofides, r 3 Syracuse, a Syracuse Junior High School student studying French and Advanced Computer; Bradley Gerstner, son of Marty Gerstner, 194 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, a Syracuse Junior High School student studying French and Creative Writing; Gina Swartzendruber, daughter of Carol and Ray Swartzendruber, r 4 Syracuse, a Syracuse Junior High School student studying beginning computers and creative writing

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It happened ... in Syracuse

to YEARS AGO. JULY 18.1973 The Ben Frankfin Stare b to locate m Syracuse m the near future irrwriing to TtawMrCtam Realty Company. The appointment off Charles Haffner and Chrl Myrick to the Syracuse Town Board bnmdht the board back to it’s fau membership. Members of the John C. Adams Women’s Relief Corp, unit 278, of Syracuse met far a carry-in picnic at the home of Mrs. John Claw. Susan Connally, South Lake, Syracuse spent the past week at Kahnaaoo College, participator in a year book workshop. Susan b among 152 students and advisors from throughout the midwest who attended the work shop. A large tree fell over a 12,500 volt power fine near Paul Abel’s residence on North Shore Drive cutting electrical service far over two hours Over 250 homes were without power. 20 YEARS AGO, JULY 18, 1983 Don Byrd, pro owner of the Wawasee Golf Club shot a 63 in 18 holes on his course Friday. The lowest recorded score on the

IMHSM (2) JULT 21-22-23 (=) Z SCHEDULE OF EVENTS VjZ SAVINGS GALORE SIDEWALK SALES START AT 6:30 A.M. THURSDAY A FRIDAY - SATURDAY AT 8:00 A.M. Kids' Rides — Buffalo St. Between Center & Main Arts & Crafts — East & North Side Courthouse Lawn

THURSDAT, JULT 21 • Sidewalk sales start at 6:30 a.m. • Softball tournament. Center Lake diamonds • Free watermelon feast. First National Bank parking lot, 5-8 p.m. • Star search, Warsaw High School auditorium, 8 p.m., talentcontest sponsored by Channel 55/ Scout Troop 730

• Sidewalk sales start at 6:30 a.m. • Softball tournament, Center Lake diamonds • Road race. 10 a.m., sponsored by Athletic Annex • Big Wheel race, 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Penguin Point/Optimist Club • Children's parade, 3 p.m.

Warsaw's Biggest Parade — Sat. 3:00 P.M. Grand Marshall Children's Parade -** - L ,ve ® P® rs <> n Ronald McDonald / —< Grand Marshall General Parade \ , ynteWjESL j o |m ||j| er . Fun a- 4Wl® S - ' St%s S=s*s !S s Bring The Family To This Annual City Wide Event

course was al ready 63 held by Byrd. Jay Peffley, NIPSCo Syracuse, ammunced today haring Mbs Sharon Hoke as a senaer cash clerk m the Syracuse office. She wiD be working with Lieb Connally whs has served the office for over 12 years. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Brown who operate a dairy farm south of Syracuse are leaving the middle of August far South East Asia. They will be located in the small country of Laos where Mr. Brown will be a team leader on a community development project far international Vohmteer Services. 30 YEARS AGO, JULY IL 1963 The Syracuse Town Board met Tuesday right with all members present. Town Clerk, Ernest Buchriz read the minutes and voted all usual bills allowed. Mrs. Mary Seese who was 96 years old celebrated with five generations gathered. Mrs. Seese lives on a farm about two miles from Syracuse. Janice Pelcher, Vickie Firestone and Norma Byland at-

tended camp near Peru last week. 50 YEARS AGO. JULY 18.1933 Lord Baltimore, engine number 5510, pride of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.

What will A&gust bring ?

By EDWARD THORLUND Will August — which marks a year since the bun market began — see the beginning of more broad profit-taking m the stock market? That’s a current topic among brokers. Some with nice profits who like to wait a year far capital gains tax benefits win be ehgfote in August far tower rates, and pro-fit-taking could become a factor m the market trend. Yet almost all brokers have been predicting a higher Dow-Jones average by the end of the year. On a recent “Wall Street Week” program (probably the best financial half hour on

FRIDAY, JULY M • Sidewalk sales start at 6:30 a.m. • Softball tournament. Center Lake diamonds • Free concert by Per-Eric Hallin, courthouse sq., 6-7 p.m., sponsored by Youth For Christ • Eland concert, courthouse square, 7:30 p.m. • Crowning of Pioneer Days' queen, 8 p.m., sponsored by Delta Theta Tau • Warsaw Astronomical Society viewing on library parking lot, 4-11 p.m.

• Elks teen dance, Elks parking lot, 8:30-11:30 p.m. SATURDAT, JULT 23

• General parade, 3 p.m. • Ace Hardware auction 5:30 p.m. to ? • Square dance show, Center Street, 8-11 p.m. sponsored by Warsaw Squares • Astronomical Society scope, library parking lot. 4-11 p.m.

stopped m Syracuse this week to have some imnor repairs done. While fishing off Highland Gardens, Lake Wawasee, Frank M. Ryan ronght a 16-3/4 pound pike. It took about an hour to get the big fefluw landed. They

TV), most forecasts were far a market above 1300 by December 2L Triee, many broker forecasters expect corrections in the market between now and then, but see averages higher by year’s end. One of the reasons for this, accordfag to these experts, is that the public has entered the stock market in a big way for the first time m a decade. Thafls why recent corrections have been somewhat blunted, even when large institutions sold heavily. John Q. Public has moved into the bull ring, is buying. As long as itappearsßonaHßeagenisKkely to be in the White House five more years, the only fear is too

brought bun to town to be weighed and measured. He was 42 inches long and photographed oeauniuuy. Mrs. Oriey Brown entertained the Richville Home Economics Club at her home on Lake Wawasee.

much federal borrowing (big deficits) and the effect this aright have in pushing up interest rates and inflation. White House chief economic advisor Marty Fekfetein arinits there’s about a one-third chance federal borrowing could push up rates. The Federal Reserve Board might, however, prove sympathetic enough with recovery to avoid any such tightening of money as was seen in 1981-82. _ Most business and economic indicators remain strongly positive. That’s another reason for hrokerage-hodse forecasts of • higher stock market average by ycar-end.