The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 October 1986 — Page 20
THE MAIL-JCfiLRNAL — Wed., October 22,1986
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Sesquicentennial museum to be housed in Syracuse Library
A site for a permanent museum was announced by Jeanne Gardiner during Monday evening’s Syracuse Sesquicentennial meeting. However, the location for the permanent museum will not be available until later in 1987 so a search for a temporary museum continues. Mrs. Gardiner stated Billy Rigdon, president of the Syracuse Public Library Board, stated the library is expanding and invited the committee to consider having the permanent museum housed in the library. Mrs.' Gardiner
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reported the library board’s offer takes care of a lot of problems the committee has not looked at, such as costs for electric and heating. It was also noted the library has museum type items it has not been able to show due to the lack of space. Rosalyn Jones, librarian and sesquicentennial executive committee member, asked if Mrs. Gardiner had checked into having a local historical society formed to help in keeping the museum up. It was suggested Ron Sharp, a member of the county historical society, be contacted to help in possibly forming
a local society. Col. Joe Gray made a motion the sesquicentennial committee support the library by giving any excess funds raised to the library towards a permanent museum. Jerry Wright seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mrs. Gardiner reported she has several buildings, which are historical sites, to consider for a temporary museum. These sites include: Barb Scatlin’s home, Lois Schleeter’s home, and the building formerly housing Charlie’s Ladies’ Apparel (which was formerly the Legrande Hotel). ■ A letter of the Sesquicentennial Committee’s intentions will be sent to the library board. Book/Brochure Report Bill Beemer, chairman, reported Wiley (“Bill”) Spurgeon has stated there will be no pictorial history book of the area published. A letter from Spurgeon was read, which stated Bob Westfall and himself had been “testing the water for financial underwriting support’’ in the community for such a book and have “reached the conclusion the financial support does not exist
currently, nor is it likely to in the near term.” 1 Spurgeon remarked he intends to continue to collect information, photographs and memorabilia suitable for such a book and to prepare and write one some day. Beemer stated it would have cost $20,000 to have such a book available, which was to be underwritten by businesses. Col. Gray stated the brochure has been turned in and several corrections on the brochure still need to be made before printing. He announced four additional pages were added so all the items turned in could be printed. It was noted that the news items had to be condensed considerably, just to meet the pages available. It is expected the brochures will be available by November 1. There will be 10,000 copies printed and Col. Gray reminded those present that those businesses purchasing ads for the brochure will receive 20, 50 or 100 copies, depending on the size of ad they purchased to either sell or give away. The remainder, 5,000 copies, will be sold for $2 each. He announced Deb Patterson
already has received an order for six copies of the brochure. It was also announced additional copies, if needed, could be printed at a later date. Seek Help Penny Heckaman announced she will need to step down as the Miss Syracuse Sesquicentennial Pageant chairwoman as she and her family will be moving to California in the near future. She reported her notes have been written down in addition to the report given last month on plans already formulated. She stated she has been looking for a person to take over as chairwoman, and after checking with other members of her committee, has no one at this time. It was suggested, since Mrs. Heckaman is busy readying for the move, the executive committee find a replacement. Beemer commented, “it hurts me to see you get out of here,” and remarked he hoped someone could be found to fill the shoes she left. An official vote of appreciation on all the work Mrs. Heckaman has given towards the pageant was given. Mrs.
Heckaman has nearly completed all plans for the pageant in the several months since she has taken over the committee. Committee Reports Mrs. Jones reported on the street decorations a meeting of her committee will be conducted in the near future and a more detailed report will be given at the November meeting. She also stated she has placed an order with David Butler on street banners and will be letting him know when these are needed. Robert Hampton indicated the historical tour was turned over to the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden « Club, but has been put on the “back burner.” as the club is currently working on its own project. Donna Conder, garden club member, asked what exactly is the club to be doing? Hampton stated he had originally talked to Priscilla Rhode and had given his ideas of what other towns did and he would be glad to meet with the garden club members again to assist. Col. Gray stated if the club needed any help with the mechanics about putting a brochure together on the tour, he would be willing to help. Hampton also announced he wrote a letter to James Miller. Shows of Tomorrow, in September, concerning the committee’s interest in this carnival, and seeking answers to the mechanics needed. However, he has not received a response. Jack Elam, historical research, reported he will be coordinating a column in The Mail-Journal after the first of the year on historical pictures and information
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Other Reports Deb Patterson asked if there would be an interest in having an exhibition with “Boss Hog” demolishing several vehicles. An interest was shown and she will be contacting the owner. Beemer announced notification has been received for a cancellation stamp with the post office. Mrs. Gardiner reported a new shipment of large t-shirts has arrived and orders for China plates are being accepted. It was noted if enough orders are received on the China plates, an order will be placed. It is guessed these plates would sell for S3O each. She also noted those persons who ordered pewter souvenir items, these items are available in her office at State Bank of Syracuse. Beemer announced there was another problem with the pewter items, in which the extra items ordered, were shipped without the tail on the “Q“ and have been returned. These items are currently available at State Bank, Leisure Pools, and Beemer Enterprises. Beemer presented several ideas for entertainment during the festival, including “Ton’s Os Fun,” a female trio who sing and dance. Mrs. Gardiner indicated guidelines for pictures on the environmental photos was needed and presented to Tim Yeager, who has volunteered to use these photos in a moving display. Beemer will be assisting Mrs. Gardiner in setting up guidelines for this project. It was also suggested Steve Bailey be contacted for assistance in obtaining back-up singers for Ed Vanlaningham, guitarist, in recording the song.
“Syracuse” written by Naomi R. McFarland for the sesquicentennial. The next sesquicentennial meeting will be November 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Syracuse Scout Cabin. The public is urged to attend as there are only eight months of planning left. Crime Watch program on October 18 The fourth meeting of the Neighborhood Crime Watch Program has been scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, for Syracuse citizens in the third ward. The meeting will be held in the band room at Syracuse School. Sponsored by numerous area businesses, the program is designed to show citizens steps they can take to prevent being victims of crime. Displays will be on hand and those in attendance are encouraged to ask questions at the ( end of the program. Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller noted that any residents of the first and second wards who were unable to attend the two previous meetings are welcome tq attend Savings bonds WASHINGTON - Sales of U.S. savings bonds soared last month, climbing to $1.4 billion, the largest total in more than 40 years, the government reported recently.