The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 October 1986 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 15,1986

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Community Corner

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I By MARK HI’FJFMAN I Staff Writer After putting down his fiddle 12 years ago, Syracuse resident Rocky Stone dusted it off, rosined his bow, and found himself “back nn the saddle again” four years ago. “I tried to retire from the fiddle, but then I got involved in gospel music and enjoyed playing again,” says the Springdale, Ark., native, who ; got his “break” in 1937 when he started doing stage shows with cowboy star Gene Autry. F Profile “I was in a West Coast fiddling contest and one of the judges was Ray Whitley, who wrote the Autry theme song ("Back In The Saddle Again”),” Stone remembers, adding, “I won the contest and Ray told Gene about me.” From there history,.was made, with Stone becoming a well-respected stringartist, traveling throughout the W’est Coast from his home near Los Angeles. “I played mainly on radio clubs, during special events, and at market openings,” he says modestly ; however, one 78 Ip. sitting in a corner of the Stone home, features him on the album cover with other string musicians, while his name graces the back of several other album covers, giving credit for the songs he’s written. Tve written around 15 songs that are completed. while I have a lot of others that are in bits and pieces,” Stone laughs, noting that he “has to be inspired by something” to write a song. “Sometimes it'll just be a phrase on a country and western radio station that catches my ear — one song took me four months to put together,” he admits. The Bible also serves as a source pf inspiration

Alice Steffen is October 4 bride of Joseph VonTobel

Alice June Steffen became the bride of Joseph Patrick VonTobel Saturday, Oct. 4. at 11 a.m., in Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, Syracuse. Rev. Harlan W. Steffen, father of the bride, officiated L• The bride is the daughter of Harlan and Evelyn Steffen, r 1 Syracuse. The bridegroom is the son of John J. and Marilyn VonTobel, North Broadway, Indianapolis.

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Laurie Myers, Scottdale, Pa., was the organist, and Sharron Lantz, Syracuse, sang musical selections. Ann E. Steffen, Syracuse, was the maid of honor. Andrea M. Steffen, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Julie L. Brandon, Indianapolis, were bridesmaids. The bridesmaids wore rose colored ’ gowns. , Joseph Hirsch, Indianapolis, was the best man. John Von-

to the born-again Christian, who takes many of his songs’ words from the Scriptures. “Gospel music is my favorite,” he says of the staple that caused him to enter the entertainment world again. * “I play with some professors from Grace Seminary and in a few quartets from church,” he reveals, also noting his performances in local sesquicentennial celebrations and other special functions. However, despite his bias toward gospel music, Stone also enjoys bluegrass, hoedowns, swing, western swing, and jazz music, possessing a gift of * versatility that few can admit. “I still go to ‘get-togethers’ with some of the oldtimers who played back in the 19305, 40s, and 50s, and we sit for hours and talk and play different tunes — that’s fun,” he says, realizing that Charleston, S.C., will provide him with his next stop November 8, and while he’ll likely play the fiddle at that venture, it is the guitar that put Stone on the road to entertainment. “I had uncles who would get together and play the fiddle, guitar, and banjo at family reunions,” Stone says, adding, “I picked up a guitar one day, sat in the corner, and struck a cord that I’d picked up by watching one of my uncles.” That uncle helped his 13-year-old nephew nurture that interest, with Stone soon finding himself talking his father into buying an old bass fiddle (bow fiddle). “I got my first job as a backup to a band on that instrument and developed an interest in the fiddle I have now,” he remembers, looking at the same fiddle that was with him when he played backup for Tex Ritter in a recording session in 1939. Another reminder of his musical career sits across the room, in the form of Claudine Stone, his wife of 37 years. “I saw Rocky play in 1948 at a ballroom near a duplex I lived in and haven’t been able to get rid of him since,” she laughs, remembering the evening two friends, who, were fans of her husband-to-be, introduced the couple. Claudine soon afterward became one of the California cowboy’s biggest fans, with the two marrying and having a daughter. Four grandchildren are now the only source of the couple’s visits to California, with Stone having left the area in 1965 to live in his wife’s home state.

Tobel, Jr., Indianapolis, and Frederick H. Steffen, Syracuse, were bridegroomsmen and ushers. A brunch was hosted at the South Shore Golf Club following the wedding ceremony. The couple returned Monday, Oct. 13, following a week in Aruba and are now residing at 8968 Lake Nora Arms, Indianapolis. The bride is a 1980 graduate of Wawasee High School and 1985 graduate of Ball State University. Her husband is a 1982 graduate of Chatard High School, Indianapolis, and 1986 graduate of Ball State University. , VonTobel is a manufacturing representative for Allied Technologies, Indianapolis.

New officers were elected for B rou P are: I Co-presidents — Ken Foulke and Donna Willennar Co-treasurers — Bob Miller and Harold Hazenfield M.- O Co-secretaries — Tillie Fraser L Igy and Frances Pifer Co-sunshine chairwomen — Er- \ ma Byland and Nilah Jonasch Publicity chairman — Gran 'OB Godley Chairwoman of planning and fl escorting chartered bus tours — X. jV Pearle Hazenfield. k // C Rev. Kenneth Foulke, presiBIMmRI dent, conducted the business ' // meeting in which birthdays for Bka . f September and October were v. celebrated. There was discussion FIDDLING AROUND' - Avid tiddler R«kv ” Slone shows the style that won him a spot as a artUhave a buffet lunch at ‘l’oT'” 1 , storGene A “” 7 " ‘“ 7 ‘ Xm (Photo by Mark Huffman) travel to Berne, where the day will be spent visiting the Berne “We visited the area when we lived in California Furniture Factory, First Menand I liked the people and the atmosphere," Stone nonite Church with its large says, admitting that he grew tired of the bustling Moeller pipe organ and a stop at West Coast lifestyle. Yodelling Village for an ice The road life also became tiring to the enter- cream treat at an old fashioned tainer, who retired from his professional career in ice cream parlor. Time will be 1957. “The traveling was tough to handle, although allowed for browsing the unique the most I was on the road at one time was four shops and the Hitzer coal and months,’’ he remarks. wood burning stoves manufacturTraveling is now limited tq those infrequent mg plant before returning home. trips to reunions and an annual trek to Battle A turkey dinner is planned for Ground. Ind., where some of the finest fiddlers in the November meeting of this the country gather. group. “Music is changing,” he says, noting today’s at- There were 42 members and tempts at relaying messages. “Back when I played friends participate in the “share” it was for pure entertainment and was easily meal at noon. understood. ” Anyone wishing to joint the For Stone also remembers the words of his idol Fun Group on the Berne trip OcHugh Farr, who was a fiddler with the Sons of the tober 21 is welcome to do so. For Pioneers. "Hugh told me not to play like him reservations contact Mrs. Harold because then I'd be second best,” he says behind a (Pearle) Hazenfield, 457-4767. sheepish grin, realizing that his love of music would never let him settle for anything less. - ■ - ' ' — Meals for

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Garden Club elects officers

Officers were elected during the October meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club. The new officers are as follows. President — Mary Prescott Vice president — Marian Porter Secretary — Lucille Maves Treasurer — Mary Lee Cl-

Dr. Shank is participant

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ingaman. Club members decided to continue hosting the annual bell walk as one of the club’s money making projects. Mary Bushong was hostess for the meeting. The next meeting will be November 4. at 7:30 p.m., in the home of Pricilla Rhode.

8-9, at Indiana University. Dr. Shank joined some 250 ot his colleagues in continuing education programs developed by the IOA Department of Education to enhance the professional care provided to eye patients.

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CALENDAR Week Os October 15 * To October 22 WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 am., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Lions Club ZjrMkßl 6.30 p.m., in the Beacon wM Bflp Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Psi lota Xi 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse \ Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles THURSDAY Learning Adventures For Fun (LAFF) 8:45 a m. to noon, in Calvary United Methodist Church Ebenezer Ladies Aid 2 p.m. Milford V olunteer Firemen KuhcmJl 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station North Webster Lady Lions \ 1 7 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Wawasee Community Toughlove . 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior. Adult children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Milford Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in CJ’s Restaurant family room North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., in Gropp’s, Syracuse ( HBB JJ Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon, in Syracuse Scout Cabin SUNDAY < .Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station AA, Al-Anon and Aloteen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Syracuse Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m., in Syracuse Fire Department North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., in the Palace of Sports, North Webster, all interested parties are urged to attend Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse Sesquicentennial Meeting 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin, all interested persons are invited to attend Al-Anon ' 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church North Webster American Legion 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall X TUESDAY x - __ Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Town Board 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall < Refunder’s Club 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Fire Department 1 -- 7 p.m., regular meeting in the fire station .Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse Lakeland locals Mr. and Mrs. Carl Myrick of Pidgeon Forge. 418 South Harrison Street, Syracuse, were home Monday Margaret Whitehead and Pat from a week’s vacation at Bitner also toured eastern TenSeneca, South Carolina, where nessee and went as far as they visited Mrs. Myrick’s Ashville, North Carolina, where daughter, Sarah Coy, a health they visited the famous Biltmore physicist with the Duke Power Mansion. They saw Merl and Company in that area. The trip Maggie Smith in the Mansion’s took them to a number of other in- parking lot. They also visited teresting sights in eastern Ten- Gatlinburg, Tenn., Dollywood at nessee, including Gatlinburg, Pidgeon Forge, and other points Tenn., and Dolly wood near nf interest. »»™«k si£qi"-ssa7 Dark Stain F„™ » NolAltata.lStar. Completa Mottrokm Fullwava Woveiokk Hydroulk. Hocterk. Podded Rmlk. Orowar Pedektolk, Bedroom Furniture Sheets Comtorterk Waler Conditioneri QBMtf Ms RKtS