The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 December 1985 — Page 7

Community Corner

Harold Young: In (Young)er days principal was a pal

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Before consolidation was cropping up all over and disciplining students became taboo, there were classes where learning to read, write, and spell were the main concerns. Word association, always a popular learning tool, could be heard echoing down the corridors of the old Milford school, where the first-grade met the twelfth-grade as they entered the same doors for the same purpose — to learn. Profile “The principal is your ‘pal’,” a teacher may be heard commenting from her classroom, giving the students a tool to use when trying to differentiate between principal and principle, but in those days that idiom held more truth than fiction. Harold Young, who still resides on North Main Street in Milford, was the principal and his principle purpose was not only to administer but to teach, v MI I . Bn / -Wm 1 „■ * mJ" 1 I -IJ-l I * 'L IK mFtp .> KEEPING UP — Harold Young, former Milford school principal, keeps up with current topics as he relaxes at his home on Main Street in Milford. Young was principal at the old Milford school for 33 years before retiring in 1968. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

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ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE — Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bushong, 204 N. Elkhart St., Wakarusa, formerly of Syracuse, will be guests of honor at an open house in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 29. The open house will be from 2-5 p.m., in the fellowship hall of the Wakarusa Missionary Church, Wakarusa. Bushong and the former Verna Shank were married on December 9,1935, in Garrett, by Rev. 0.8. Gray. Hosting the reception will be the couple’s six children and their families, Dolores Dunlap, Arlington, Texas; Judy Walter and Mary McCreary, both from Goshen; Chuck Bushong, Elkhart; Susan Burnworth, Nappanee; and Cindi Miller, Wakarusa. The couple has 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts.

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discipline, and counsel — making him as much of a “pal” to the students as an authority. “In those days being a principal meant that you had to teach, as well as oversee the whole operation of the school,” Young, who took over the duties in 1935, commented.

A 1925 graduate of Evansville (Ind.) College, previously named the University of Evansville and presently the University of Southern Indiana, Young entered the educating profession in 1922 as a high school teacher in Etna Township. “I began teaching when you didn’t need a bachelor’s degree, making $1,209 my first year of teaching and getting a S2O a month raise after obtaining my degree,” Young, who still has every teaching contract he ever signed, said. As a 19 year-old youngster, Young lived with a township trustee during his early years of teaching. “I was single then, getting by on seven dollars a week for room and board,” he remarked. After obtaining a master of arts degree in history from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1933, Young spent two more years in Etna Township before coming to Milford in 1935, after being offered the principal’s position, with 13 years of teaching under his belt. “I became the principal of the whole school, grades one through twelve, in 1935,” the former Latin and mathematics teacher reminisced. With that position came many other responsibilities, “For many years there were no guidance counselors so the principal had to advise the students concerning classes and preparations for college, I was also very much involved with athletics,” Young said, hinting at the time element that often resulted in little time for his family during the height of the athletic seasons. A native of Dale, Young met his wife of 59 years while both were students at Evansville College, having spent their summers, as well as the school years, together ever since. “She was a cook at Milford school for several years,” Young said, unable to recount the exact number as the years become meshed together. However, despite the passing of decades, vivid memories of teaching during World War II and the “Great Depression” remain etched in Young’s mind. “During the war teachers had to work harder since there weren’t as many of us, we even had to bring in some who really weren’t as qualified as they should’ve been,” he said, adding, “A working relationship with the government was also necessary, since the rationing of foods was done through the schools. I can still remember issuing rationing books and helping boys fill out their questionnaires for the war.” Having to teach during the day, Young did much of this “added” workload during the evenings and weekends. The extra work didn’t deter Young’s love of teaching. ‘I had wanted to teach as long as I can remember, I always enjoyed school and being with the other boys and girls,” He admitted, adding with

Junior Mothers go caroling Junior Mothers Club of Syracuse, along with their husbands, went caroling Monday evening, Dec. 16, in the neighborhood of club president, Janet Hays, Syracuse, and Greenhaus Apartments. The rest of the evening was spent at Mrs. Hays’ home where Christmas dinner was served by the committee.

Round Table Ladies hold dinner

The Ladies of the Round Table sponsored a Christmas dinner was conducted in Calvary United Methodist Church, Dec. 9, A turkey dinner was served to 19 members. Following the meal a short business meeting was conducted and Ruth Webster was inducted as the newest member. Gerry Donohoe lead the group in singing Christmas carols for most of the evening. She also sang some solo numbers. Later in the evening gifts were exchanged between secret pals. Committee members were JoAnn Robinson, Edith Brice, Mary Jane Bowton, Gerry Donohoe, Paula Markley, Kay

a laugh, “Os course I always looked forward to spring, when the school would close, just like any other kid.” Young’s mother encouraged him throughout school to work toward becoming a teacher, and 13 years after he started school Young was finally on the other side of the desk. Another 13 years passed before that desk was in an office as well as the classroom. “I had never imagined I would become a principal, but when Milford offered me the position I ‘jumped at’ the opportunity.” Young was in charge of the whole school until 1959 when he stepped down to become supervising principal and grade school principal, leaving way for Donn Kesler to become the high school administrator. “It was good to be relieved of a lot of the added responsibilities that come with being the high school principal, I had had about 30 years of teaching as well as being principal and was ready to step down,” commented Young, who had recommended Kesler, one of his former teachers, for the job. Young underwent still another change in 1963 when consolidation with Syracuse, North Webster and Leesburg cropped up, leaving Young as the principal of grades one through five during his last five years. While the old building is no longer in view, memories of a time when teaching was less complicated remain fresh in Young’s mind. “During the 33 years I was a principal in Milford the community went along with the decisions of the school and students didn’t challenge our authority, they pretty well accepted the decisions we made,” he said. A smile also flashes across Young’s face as he counts back to the days of senior class trips to Washington, D.C., and New York and the year Milford almost became a giant killer. “We won the basketball sectional in 1946 and came real close to beating Fort Wayne Central, who won the state tournament that year,” Young boasted. However, the memories of his many students remain the most vivid in his mind. “I can place just about all the students who graduated during the time I was principal and match them with the years they graduated; in fact, many of my students still live around here, which helps me keep in contact with them,” he said, adding with a sly smile, “Some of them are even retired themselves.” Young kept active after his own retirement, serving 12 years on the public library board, the township advisory board, and helping to organize the senior citizens. “I also still lode at the school news, noting the changes in policies and personnel, and follow the athletic teams’ progress,” he remarked. M While he no longer holds a key to the principal’s office Young still holds a key to being a principal”, “You have to have patienceand understanding, and above all,” he added with emphases, “A principal has to be interested in the students’ welfare.”

Club has musicale

Alice Clark was hostess to 18 members and four guests of the Wednesday Afternoon Club, Wednesday, Dec. 11. The traditional Christmas piano and vocal musicale was given by Mrs. Clark who opened the program with a message by Frank McKibben. The program consisted of 15 members. From the group’s reaction some of the favorite selections were “At The

Neff, Iness Mock and Karel Neff. Decorations were made by the Syracuse Elementary Fourth Grade class of Paula Markley.

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Manger,” the spiritual “Rise Up Shepherd An’ Foller,” “Calm 'Neath The Sky” and “There’ll Always Be A Christmas.” At the close of the scheduled program the members requested Mrs. Clark sing “Would You Feel Lost In Bethlehem?” a selection that often has been included in past musicales. Co-hostess, Mary Bushong, Roberta Pittman, Arlene Sloan and Marjorie Thornburg service refreshments appropriate for the season. Mrs. Clark had her home decorated for the season. Add oil Add a few drops of cooking oil in the pan first when frying with butter. The butter won’t burn.

Meals for Older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and Packerton Community Building. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion Mobile Meals drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of December 23-27. They are as follows: December 23-27 MONDAY — Donna Wolfe TUESDAY- No driver scheduled WEDNESDAY - Merry Christmas, no meals served THURSDAY — John and Jenny Oswald FRIDAY — No driver scheduled Varsity Singers entertain for Syracuse BPW The Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club Christmas party was conducted Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, in a Syracuse Restaurant. The Varsity Singers, from Wawasee High School, presented the program. Following the evening meal, a business meeting was conducted. Gifts were exchanged by members and three door prizes were won by Bessie Stetler, Pat Benson and Lorr a in Carson. Homemakers anniversary The Leesburg Homemakers Club celebrated its 49th anniversary with 17 members and seven guests attending the meeting and supper at a local restaurant. After the supper hour, Bernice Anglin read a poem. Mrs. T. Polk gave a lesson on how to wrap gift packages and how to make bows out of ribbon for them. Bernice Anglin and Mary Smith were the hostesses. The December meeting will be a Christmas party at the home of Louise Miller, with a carry-in supper, program, and gift exchange.

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TUESDAY— All sites will be closed % WEDNESDAY - Merry Christmas! All sites will be closed. Past President's Parley hold Christmas dinner The Past President’s Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary of Milford met at the J.W. Drive-in in Milford recently. There were 14 members present for the Christmas party. Donna Fisher, president, was the hostess for the dinner. Christmas gifts were exchanged during the social time. New officers elected were: Betty Scott, president; Marjorie Coy, vice president; and Bea Ruch, secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will be in April at the home of Helen Rassi.

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