The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 October 1985 — Page 7
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Charles Purdum: Honored with Sagamore of the Wabash award
By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer
Charles Purdum, Syracuse, has been named a “Sagamore of the Wabash” by Gov. Robert D. Orr. The presentation of the award, which is the highest honor the governor can bestow, was made during a ceremony on Oct. 10 at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. * “Sagamore of the Wabash” is a personal tribute usually given to those who have rendered a distinguished service to the state or governor. Past recipients have included astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, artists, musicians, and “ordinary citizens who have contributed greatly to the Hoosier heritage.”
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What qualifies Purdum for the prestigious honor? Ask him, and you'll get a carefully worded denial of any personal greatness. Pressed for an answer, Purdum merely says that ‘ You don t get to be 65 and not have done a few things.” A few things indeed. Purdum graduated from Milford High School in 1938. Four years later, he graduated from Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va., with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Purdum then joined the Army, and served for four years. During his tour of duty, Purdum saw action in Europe. Japan, and the Philippines. “I was a real tourist,” he said. “Lots of free travel. He came off active duty in 1946. but remained in the reserves. Upon the death of his father in that same year. Purdum assumed the position of secretary-treasurer and general manager of the
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CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM — Clint Pletcher, left, Pierceton businessman, presented a program on Crime Stoppers for the Milford Kiwanis Club. Standing next to Pletcher is Dan Brown, Kiwanis president.
Crime Stoppers is topic for Kiwanians
Clint Pletcher, a Pierceton businessman, gave a program on Crime Stoppers in Kosciusko County for the Milford Kitvanis Club at its weekly meeting. Crime Stoppers is a program which involves the public, the media, and the police in the fight against crime. It offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony crime offenders and to the capture of of fugitives. Pletcher told the group that more than 405 arrests have been
Fred Weissers to celebrate 25th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisser of r 1, Milford, will observe their 25th wedding anniversary on Oct. 20. They will be honored at a family dinner on Saturday evening. Their children are Doug and Brad, both of Milford; Greg of Mt. Joy, Pa.; and Kathy, who attends college in Fayetteville, N.C. Mrs. Weisser is employed as a library aide at Milford Junior High and Weisser is employed at Syracuse Rubber Products.
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made through Crime Stoppers in Kosciusko County, which is a satellite of the South Bend office. The business portion of the meeting was conducted by Dan Brown, Kiwanis Club president. He gave the schedule of upcoming activities, and proposed the idea of putting on a pancake breakfast at the Milford Sesquicentennial celebration on June 7,1986. Mark Ray, local Boy Scout, spoke on behalf of the project he selected for achieving the status of Eagle Scout. Mark has chosen to do work in making religious tapes for the local nursing home. He asked the club to support his efforts. Guests for the day included Rev. Richard Dunning, Kirk Dewart, Mac Little, and Dave <- Boothby.
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Sturm and Dillard Gravel Company, which was located 2 miles west of Syracuse. It was the position his father had held. “It was interesting work,” said Purdum, who remained in the business until he decided it would be in his best interest, and the interest of his family, to dissolve the corporation. “I had three daughters, and none of them looked like gravel pit operators,” he said in half-serious explanation for dissolving the corporation. But Purdum was still far from sinking into the inactivity that earmarks retirement. For about the last eight years, he has been politically active, serving for the past five as the secretary for the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee. “I do the best I can,” says the soft spoken public servant,-who briefly summarizes his reasons for political involvement by saying “It’s in the hope of promoting better government.” Purdum is hesitant to admit that he exhibits the type of qualities for which he was given the "Sagamore of the Wabash” Award. According to the wording on the award, Purdum is "distinguished by his humanity in living, his loyalty in friendship, his wisdom in council, and his inspiration in leadership.' For all of his public service, he remains a dedicated husband and father. He and his wife of 42 years, Margaret, have raised three daughters. The oldest, Ann, lives in Franklin, Ohio. Janet, second oldest, lives on the south side of Lake Wawasee. and Amy, the youngest, lives in Denver. “We keep in touch pretty closely,” he said. The key to a successful marriage, according to the “Sagamore of the Wabash,” is quite simply, “picking out the right one before you get married.” Purdum’s views on life are as simple and straightforward as his manner of living. Does Purdum live up to the high standards of the governor’s award? According to Indian legend, a
'Tahiti' is travel topic
On Thursday evening, Oct. 24, the Lakeland and Milford Kiwanis Clubs will present its second program of the “Travel and Adventure Series” at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawasee High School Auditorium. To experience Tahiti is to feel the gentle tradewinds, swim tropical seas, walk the snow white beaches and see rugged seascapes and green valleys. Tahiti is an atmosphere and a way of life. Tahitian people are proud of their heritage and warmly extend their own very special form of hospitality. Visit exciting Papeete, Tahiti’s capital city, called “the pleasure port of the Pacific.” The old and new mix with a distinctive French flavor. A peaceful outer island village it is not, but it is full of fun and excitement. Moorea is one of the most spectacular islands in the world. Serrated by sharp peaks that command deep valleys and emerald lagoons, Moorea is only 12 miles from Tahiti. Bora Bora is a paradise for those seeking solitude and relaxation. See what many call Polynesia’s loveliest lagoon. Exploring the Islands of Raiatea, Huahine and Rangiroa, we will delve into the history of Polynesian civilization. Many places afford magnificent underwater and water sports. The Cook Islands are unique. Long isolated from major travel
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Sagamore is a lesser chief or a great man among the tribe to whom the chief would look for wisdom and advice. If that’s true, then the legend lives on in the person of Charles Purdum.
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routes, the Cooks have retained much of the charm and romance of Old Polynesia. Unspoiled, untarnishedi and still uncommercialized, old values are important in the Cooks and the visitor is still seen as a guest. Village life and family life are still preserved
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with quiet pride. Filmmaker, expert diver, actor, Clint Denn will share his knowledge about these beautiful island gems.
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Women's CTU has election
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union county meeting was held September 25 in the REMC building at Warsaw. Mary Wilcoxson read minutes of the September 24, 1984, meeting. The treasurer’s report was given by Vera Moorehouse. Pledges to the American and Christian flags were repeated in unison. Mabie Eberhardt gave the opening prayer. Reports were given by: Minnie Wray, Christian Outreach; Mrs. Morehouse, poster contest; Mrs. Wilcoxson, legislature and public
Train travelers return to Milford
Helen Funk and Edith Baumgartner returned to Milford on October 11 after a one week Amtrak journey to the east coast. They reported this is a beautiful time of the year in that area and all Boston hotels were booked with tourists who were there to see nature’s fall display of color. The travelers took a tour of Boston, which was settled in 1630, and saw many skyscrapers and the large number of gas lamps on Beacon Hill. They saw a statue of Mary Dyer, who was executed because she was a Puritan. Puritans, they said, were not considered to be Christian. The tour group visited the recently restored Quincy Market, which is the oldest marketplace in the U.S. They saw the old North Church from which Paul Revere received his signal to ride, the Charles River and Charlestown, which was founded in 1629. At the port of Boston they saw a replica of the ship from which 340 cases of tea were dumped overboard during The Boston Tea Party in 1773. The U.S.S. Constitution was also toured. The women said, the large Trinity Church is made of Indiana limestone. In front of it stands a statue of a minister, Phillips Brooks. A drive was made to Harvard Yard at Cambridge, where the tuition is now SIB,OOO a year. Joseph Baumgartner, brother of the women, attended Harvard in 1924-25.
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relations; Mrs. Eberhardt, production; Eva Lock, public relations and social services; and Betty Barrett, home protection. A film entitled, “Alcoholic Physiology” was shown by Stephen Buchanan. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Mrs. Wilcoxson gave the noon prayer. Buchanan gave a reading, “Defiance For Ambulance” to open the afternoon session. Rev. John Bauer, guest speaker for the afternoon, was introduced by Mrs. Eberhardt. He told of his childhood and how he became a
The tour proceeded through Boston’s China Town and Revere Town where some damage from hurricane Gloria was observed. The beautiful summer home of Lydia Pinkham is at Marblehead Neck and Abbot Hall is where the original painting of The Spirit of ’76 hangs. The House of Seven Gables and Witch Museum were seen at Peabody Square. They reported the scenery was beautiful on the trip to Rindge, N.H., to visit the bell tower at the Cathedral of the Pines. Road signs indicated that there is also a Milford, N.H. Cape Cod, where the home of TV personality Gene Rayburn is located, was visited. Also on Cape Cod is a John F. Kennedy Memorial with a beautiful pond Use a sock Does your small child have trouble holding onto the soap when bathing? Put small pieces of soap in a white sock and tie the open end. This will solve the lost* soap problem when your child is bathing.
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Christian. Election of officers was held. The new officers are: Betty Barrett, president; Mrs. Eberhardt, vice president; Mrs. Moorehouse, treasurer and promotion; and Mrs. Wilcoxson, recording secretary. Resolutions from the Indiana State WCTU were read by Mrs. Moorehouse, Mrs. Wilcoxson, and Mrs. Barrett. The meeting closed with group singing of, “Blest Be The Tie That Binds.” Mrs. Barrett gave the closing prayer.
and flowing fountain. The Kennedy Compound, which includes three homes of the Kennedys, is on Nantucket Sound and was viewed while on a boat ride on “Patience.” The group also drove to Providence, R.1., before returning to Indiana. Mobile Meals drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of October 21-25. They are as follows: October 21-25 MONDAY - Donna Wolfe TUESDAY— Jan Baumgartner WEDNESDAY - Paul Yeager THURSDAY — John and Jenny Oswald FRIDAY - Betty Peden
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