The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 April 1984 — Page 20

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., April 4,1984

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It happened... in Syracuse

10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 3, 1974 The Wawasee Boat Co., well known marina on the north side of Lake Wawasee, was sold last Wednesday, with new owners taking immediate possession. The popular marine establishment was sold by Clifton K. Kinder of Lake Wawasee and Naples, Florida, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop of Goshen.

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i—l L-. Ii I i I 457-4495 | It I I > jLr* * ' ( i \PI Look out both levels of this I /ill! I cutie and see Lake Wawasee II 111/ I * or on,y $ 39 - 900 - Lot ,ar 9 e I I r ’Ol JI) I enou 9 h * or expansion or f° r f B l/J rfl/ 1 another home. No. 1254 IKLdhLJim I See this extra nice modular A .. on the Barbee Chain. Located in an area of newer homes & WW’’ : priced right at $59,900. No. 1246 You won’t find a more en- I vml er9y etticient home anywhere Lin Syracuse. 3 bedrooms, I |K| deck, eat-in kitchen plus 2 car 9 ara 9 e * or $39,900. Lake access 2 blocks away. No. I 1253

The big Weatherhead Co. plant at Syracuse, chief employer in the Lakeland area, is on strike this week, with strikers carrying placards in front of the building. The penalty for overtime parking in Syracuse has been reduced for $1 to 50 cents, in a move by the town board at its meeting last night. Parking meter penalties came up almost as an after

thought at the regular meeting when member Marion (“Doc’) Miller said he has had repeated complaints about the heavy fine. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Waltz, Syracuse, have returned home after spending two months at Lake Worth, Fla. Lillie Warner of r 3 Syracuse returned home on Sunday evening after spending five months in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Warner of Middleburg, Fla., arrived at the Jessie Hughes home Sunday evening, along with Mrs. Lillie Warner and Mrs. Ruth Harris of Syracuse who had wintered at Middleburg. The Warners will remain here for a two week visit. 20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 2, 1964 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zeltinger. of Chicago, spent the Easter weekend with Mrs. Seltinger’s mother, Mrs. Ada Zeltinger. Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Betes, Lake Wawasee, entertained at a family dinner on Piaster Sunday, guests were Mrs. Estella Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Betes and son and Mr. and Mrs. William Pipp and son. all of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sparklin. Syracuse, entertained at Easter dinner for Mrs. Irvin Coy, Milford, Mr. and Mrs. David Clem and son, Goshen and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laudeman and son of Urbana. Russell Bertram, a patient at the Irene Byrant hospital. Fort Wayne, spent the Easter weekend with his wife, Ann, at their home on John Street. Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dormbos and children of St. Albans, W. Va.. spent last week end with Mrs Dormbos, parents, Mr and Mrs. Harry Roger, West Carroll street, Syracuse. They had attended the funeral of Mr. Dornbos’s father at Bad Ax. Mich. Mr. Rogers recently returned from the Elkhart hospital where he had been a medical patient. Mrs. Louise Byland, Syracuse, recently celebrated her birthday, during a week end visit with her son Fred Byland. Mrs. Byland and family of Fort Wayne. Mrs Byland recently moved to south Lake street in Syracuse from an apartment uptown. 30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 2, 1954 Eugene Medlen, manager of the Pickwick Theatre, announced that materials and supplies have been received for the installation of Cinemascove in the local theatre. Mrs. Catherine Beck and Mrs. Mary Wilkinson were Sunday visitors of their nephew, Mr.

Charley Hinderer and family of the Richville vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Harkless returned Sunday from a two months trip to Florida. On the way they stopped in New Orleans, Hot Springs and traveled through the Ozarks. Members of the Lions club and their Minstrosities staff tapered off their rehearsal activities Tuesday evening following a three day dress rehearsal stint of the entire production. Cast members were given a rest Wednesday evening in preparation for their first presentation tonight — Thursday —of the club’s second annual Minstrosities show. Status of the new post office building in Syracuse continues to be a dark mystery, at least to local citizens. The March 22 deadline for resumption of building activities by the Columbus, Ohio contractor came and went without any further information as to future plans. The American Legion Auxiliary Wawasee Unit No. 223, 6

I Please Join Us In This Year's Observance Os. . . I Private Property I Week — April 8-14 g g Realty Essay Contest Winner Karen Haney I % To Attend: Now Wilmington, PA f J % Parents: Larry A Dorothy Haney /■ jB 9 8.8. 2, Box 78 % % Activities: Orchestra wk w Jan Band B B ■ National Honor Society • jg B g Community 4-H, Nine Tear Member A L J A > > W ■ Activities: Meinber Os Island Chapel United “■ -■ * m m W A Methodist Church Karen Haney, winner of the 1984 Realty Essay Contest, displays her W A essay with Richard Ditmer, representative of the Kosciusko County Board W % of Realtors. I I The Strength Os A Nation Lies In The Homes Os Its People We have often heard the expression "The American Dream" What is the American Dream’ This expression is a very abstract term at its best Its # specific meaning has changed many times since the colonization of America However, the sustaining thread which has kept the American Dream alive throughout history has been the hope of owning property and/or a home to live in g J W > This fragile thread has helped shape the United States into the strong, mighty nation that she is today. Abraham Lincoln once said, The strength W W UK of a nation lies in the homes of its people. "Although the truth of this statement cannot be questioned, the individual elements of this quote need to be U m examined more closely , . , ... . . J First of all what is strength’The strength referred to in this statement is an internal strength It is the strength of a nation s citizens to be honest, -w / upstanding citizens Strength does not necessarily refer to power and control. It is the values which are instilled into its citizens as children, usually K f within the home This type of strength enables the individual to make good decisions for himself and for others. If, at any time, he is given a position of U ■ ■ ■ leadership, he will then be able to continue making good decisions for the entire community or even the nation The stereotype of the typical American ba«M is a white frame building with a porch, a few trees, and a small lawn But what is the typical American * > hmm’ These words paint a picture with the same house described earlier, with the exception that there are children playing in the back yard • ■ ■ A I Ittt'l Wrrr Cl-Mrid*** dkfri-* ka-*e being the ahnrle nf one's family nr the social unit formed by a family living together Home is where ■ W t > the heart is" is a cliche more true than most. The family is an important factor in the development of the individual The individual, in the confinmof W W g g the family, should receive a positive attitude about himself A person with a positive self-image possesses the confidence to make decisions g w w f f TTwright of private property is an inherent characteristic of the Constitution The Umted States was founded on the concept of democracy Demo- | - i cracy requires people to become involved Involvement can be inactive, such as following laws made by the government and basic honesty "»d cliaracMTX ter Involvement can also become active, such a. voting and being elected to public office. In this way the quality of leadership in the United S ate. ■ A thrown back upon the people themselves, the individuals. The government is only as effective as the leaders who have been elected by the peop ■ ■ 1 I clsarly n«c»»nf tor the rtr-ogth olibe nation to be mainlained. Tb« ability to good deciwonsmusl onginaj— in B * 1 the homes ol a nation , citizena Property that keep, oilmen, involved ia private property, which enable, the United Stain, io keep her promme J/ "The Strength Os A Nation Lies In The %\_ Homes Os Its People." These words, attributed to Abraham Lincoln, still confirm a basic American freedom the right Bl B to own, use and transfer property. g g % REALTORS 8 , real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF g REALTORS* , invite you to observe Private Property Week, April 8-14. This weeklong observance reg affirms the rights that come with owning property For most ol us this means a home of our own M g g Home ownership ensures a stronger democracy because it disperses decision-making to the indi vi m m g g dual household Homeowners tend to put down roots, to become involved in local government pro- ■ ■ B B cesses and to care about what takes place in their community and neighborhood The right, that attend home ownership are precious and must never be taken for granted Rather, they muit be protected and preserved for future generations Kosciusko County m 55 Board Os Realtors — ))

selected Miss Jane Kroh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kroh, as delegate to Girls’ State in June, to be held on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington. 50 YEARS AGO. APRIL 5,1934 Roscoe Howard, former CWA official in Syracuse, and William C. Connolly, president of the town board are hopeful that Syracuse will be permitted to complete work on the park, the fish rearing pond, and cleaning up the “city dump” near Huntington street, having submitted these projects to the county chairman of the FERA in Warsaw, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Firestone are announcing the birth of a son Robert Leßoy, Saturday morning, at their home near Syracuse. Jesse Mitchell and family of Nappanee were guests of Mrs. Ella Wolf Sunday. Mrs. J. O. Deaton of Warsaw spent Easter at the home of her son, Sherman Deaton.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holsclaw and Miss Ethel Moftsker spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Milbert Bitner and family. They are from Elwood. Ind. Mrs. Emma Mabie and daughter Kathryn of Indianapolis and son Bob from Warsaw are spending a week’s vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Method. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wagner and children and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ryman and family of Goshen were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wagner, Sunday. Tracy Koger sentenced for DWI Tracy Zale Koger, 24.200 South Huntington St., Syracuse was sentenced in Kosciusko County Court on Friday, March 30, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was given a 90-day jail sentence and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail.

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