The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 May 1984 — Page 1

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'Attitude counts', 213 graduating seniors told

A light but persistent rain subsided by early afternoon Sunday to clear the way for a bright and happy graduation for 213 Wawasee High School seniors. The physical educating building was filled to capacity with families and friends of the graduating seniors as the proud young men and women placed their gold and green mortar board tassels from left to right, as school principal Dr Howard J. Hull pronounced them “1984

Syracuse High School Alumni to meet May 261

The executive committee of the Syracuse High School Alumni Association met recently and finalized plans for the annual banquet to be held Saturday, May 26 Reception begins at 6:30 p.m., with a buffetdinner being served in the Syracuse Junior High gymnasium at 7. There will be a brief business pneeting and recognition of the classes The featured speaker for the

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CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS — June Crowley Wydler, 48. Annabel Marsh, 68. and Caroline Merrill, 42, are currently in the midst of a 3,288-mile run from Boston to San Francisco. Known as ‘ The Trio,” they are attempting this coast-to-coast trek in honor of the first Olympic women’s marathon this summer in Los Angeles. Mail-Journal sports editor Tom Charles caught up with the three during a rest stop in Kendallville last week. His interview appears on today’s sports pages.

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Wawasee High School Graduates.” ‘Attitude For The Future’ The graduates entered the gym. coming down a wooden ~ ramp from the second level, a ‘ remnant from the recent prom, and took their seats in front of the gym. It was an impressive entry with the accompaniment of “Pomp and Circumstance No. 1” by E. Elgar, and the String Ensemble, Jeffery L. Hatfield directing. Philip Fawley accom-

evening will be Vernon Zurcher, a social studies educator at Wawasee High School. Well known for his unique approach to the teaching of social studies, Zurcher provides an entertaining glimpse at the history of this country. Welcome Returning Grads All Syracuse High School alumni and their guests are welcome to attend. Plenty of time for

DR. HULL GIVES CHARGE TO GRADUATING CLASS OF 1984

panied on the organ. Dr. Hull delivered a challenge to the graduates in his talk “The Attitude for the Future.” He said, “Those who succeed have one common denominator ... a good attitude ” The complete text of his remarks are on the front of the second section of this issue of The Mail-Journal. The honor students of the class, those who received a 3.5 grade average were named and asked to stand and be recognized.

reminiscing and becoming reacquainted with schoolmates is available during the evening. Reservations may be made by writing Mrs. R.C. Tytler. r 4 box 354, Syracuse, Ind. 46567. Members present at the meeting were Tim Yeager, president; Mrs. Tytler; and Marsha Fisher, secretary. Sue Meek is vice president and Jean Insley is membership secretary.

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Dr. Hull presented handsome diplomas to the graduates as vice principal Donn D. Kesler called out their names. Julie Swartz and Brad Mitchell, juniors who led the processional into the gym, gave each of the girls a yellow rose. The school choir sang the high school hymn, as originally written by Amy (Coy) Matherly, Class of 1970. Lana Beer, class valedictorian, spoke briefly with remarks entitl-

Emeral Callander to MC Milford banquet

Emeral Callander of 23783 West Edison Road/Mishawaka, and president of the Class of 1931, Milford High School, will be the master of ceremonies of the 60th annual high school alumni meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 2, at the Milford Junior High School auditorium, with a dinner at 6 p.m. A social hour will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p:m. Four-Year President Callander was president of his class all four of his high school years, and as a junior high student, was a member of the award-winning high school band that won national honors at Joliet, 111., for Milford under the able direction of the late Lloyd B. Eherenman. He was also an outstanding member of the Milford school’s debating team. He sold his Calho Fence Co., in December in 1982, a business he owned and operated for 20 years. A secretary’s report will be given by Berniece (Hollar) Dwyer, class of 1936; a treasurer's report and necrology service by Ron Baumgartner, class of 1962. Special recognition will be given to the oldest graduate present and to former teachers in the Milford school system. Honor Class of 1934 The class of 1934 will observe its 50th year since graduation from Milford High School, and its president, Floyd W. Hollar, a former Warsaw Junior High

XX”/Holiday schedule

Local Post Offices will be operating on a holiday schedule during Memorial Day observance Monday, May 28. Syracuse Postmaster Anthony J. Rudasics, North Webster Postmaster Imogene Menzie and Milford Postmaster Charles

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ed “Giving Our Best,” taken from the class motto, “Give the World the Best You Rave, and the Best Will Come Back to You.” The recessional was accompanied by Philip K. Fawley playing “March of the Priests” by Mendelssohn on the organ. Rev. Frank Barcus, pastor of the Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church, gave the invocation, and Rev. Roy Mickley, pastor of the Oswego First Baptist Church gave the benediction.

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EMERAL CALLANDER School principal, will speak. June (Coy) Laudeman of North Shore Drive, Syracuse Lake, also a member of the class of 1934, will recognize its members present and offer personal comments about her class. Eugene Lange of Syracuse, president of the class®f 1959, will introduce members of his class and offer comments on this class’s 25th anniversary of graduation. O. A. Lambert of Syracuse will play background music during the evening.

Spillman have stated regular residential and business deliveries will not be made as well as the usual post office lobby services will not be available. Mail pick-up from collection boxes also will be on a holiday schedule as posted on individual boxes.

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Memorial Day parades in all Lakeland communities

All three Lakeland area communities will be holding parades on Memorial Day. Ceremonies will follow in the respective cemeteries. Individual community plans follow: At Syracuse The Memorial Day Parade in Syracuse will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 28, and conclude at Syracuse Cemetery where Gus Liske, a past Syracuse American Legion Commander, will be the guest speaker. Parade line-up will be at 1 p.m. at Railroad Park, Medusa Street. The parade will travel north on SR 13 stopping at the channel bridge for a brief service honoring those who lost their lives at sea. The parade will continue up SR 13 to Main Street and then to the cemetery. Groups and organizations participating in the parade include the Lakeland Eagles Color Guard, Syracuse Fire and Police Departments, Civil Defense, VFW Color Guards and VFW

Camp A. Mack must comply with BZA decision on camping

Though upholding a Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny Camp Alexander Mack an exception for additional primitive camping, Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Richard Sand called the BZA’s decision “unfortunate” according to court records. The Waubee Lake-based church camp, owned and operated by the Church of the Brethren, had filed suit last August to try to reverse a decision the BZA had made in July preventing the camp from enlarging its primitive camping acres onto adjacent land owned by the Brethren. The BZA denied the camp’s request after tabling the issue in June in order that Camp Mack officials and residents protesting the request could meet to iron out a compromise Concern had been voiced by residents owning land near the proposed camping site that recreational vehicles would cause harm to the 139 acres proposed for use as a campground. Following two meetings in Milford, camp officials and proSyracuse man cited for leaving scene of accident Timothy R. Crouch, 27, r 2 box 440 Syracuse, was cited by Syracuse Police for leaving the scene of a property damage accident. The accident occurred on Friday, May 11, on Main Street, near Dolan Drive, in Syracuse. According to Syracuse Police, Linda Weikel, r 3 Sharon Dr., Warsaw, reported at 9:15 a.m. that day her vehicle was parked in front of 210 W. Main Street when a vehicle ran into it and then left the scene. Damage to the Crouch vehicle was estimated up to SI,OOO and up to $5,000 to the Weikel auto. Syracuse Police Officer Ron Moser and Reserve Officer Shad Hunter investigated.

Auxiliary Color Guards, American Legion Firing Squad, local Scouts, participants in T-ball and the nutrition van, plus many others. Rev. Norman McVey, pastor of Wawasee Heights Baptist Church, will take part in the service. Bob Meadows, American Legion Commander is in charge of the services. At North Webster Memorial Day Services in North Webster will begin with a lakeside service at 10 a m. and the annual parade to the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. on Monday, May 28. Those participating in the parade will form at the North Webster American Legion Post 253 on Washington Street. The parade will proceed north on SR 13 to the cemetery. Rev. A. C. Underwood will be the speaker for the service. Also participating will be members of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

perty owners failed to reach a compromise regarding the use of the site. The cost of court action will be charged to the camp because of Judge Sand’s decision. Originally the area in question had been zoned as an agricultural district. A special exception may be granted on such property; however, in the case of Camp Mack, property owners’ protests and adverse rulings combined to halt expansion plans.

Inside... ‘Attitude For Success': Dr. Hull (pictured above) 2nd Section, Page 1 Veterans' memorial planned Page 2 Change in athletic code at Wawasee... Page 9 Ligonier still laments loss Page 14 D-Day ... 40 years later.. 2nd Section, Page 7 Awards Day at WHS 2nd Section, Page 4

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and various other service organizations, along with the North Webster Junior High Band. At Leesburg The annual Leesburg Memorial Day service will be held on Monday, May 28. A parade will form in the business district at 10:30 a.m. and proceed to the cemetery for the service at 11 a.m. Rev. Dale Mendenhall, pastor of the Leesburg United Methodist Church, will be the speaker. All boys and girls are urged to participate in the decorated trike and bike contest and all organizations in the community are invited to take part in the parade. The Leesburg American Legion Auxiliary is in charge of, the service. At Milford This year’s Memorial Day parade will get underway in Milford at 10 a m. The parade route will begin at the old school site and travel through town, down Main Street, and end at the Schwartz Super Valu. A short.; ceremony' will be held and a salute fired, while the parade pauses in front of the town hall. Those participating in this year’s parade, include members of the Milford American Legion, the Syracuse American Legion units, the Milford Junior High School band, the Pierceton Church and various individual floats. The group will reassemble at the Milford cemetery, following the completion of the parade route. Rev. Robert Wiemen will be the speaker at the service commemorating Memorial Day. He is a Methodist minister.