The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 April 1987 — Page 13

It happened- . . in Syracuse

’ 10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 27,1977 Jack Wells and James Fry formed a new real estate agency in .Syracuse known as Fry and Wells Hometown Realtors. William E. Dorsey, a native of Syracuse, was named superintendent of the Wa-Nee Community School Corporation. He was to replace James O. Weddle. Mr: and Mrs. Noble Blocker of Syracuse were honbred with an open house in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by their children. The music department of Wawasee High School announced plans for a 20-hour marathon concert to be held April 29 at the Wawasee High School auditorium. 20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 26,1967 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Majewski and family and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lynch all of Chicago, spent several days at Lake Wawasee this week. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hunter of near Huntington spent Monday at Syracuse visiting friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Pollock, Syracuse, was at Kimmell on Sunday where she attended a potluck dinner. Mrs. Jack Maresh, assisted by Mrs. Bill Coburn, entertained for the April meeting of the Syracuse Twilighters Bunco club last Wednesday. High prize went to Mrs. Warren Benson; low and travel, Mrs. Bill Eyer; door

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By MARIETTA. F. HENRY Extension Home Economist This article was recently sent to our office from a neighboring county in an extension homemaker newsletter. It’s “Grandma’s Plan on How to Raise Unspoiled Children, ” written by John and Ann Murphy. Read it — you’ll enjoy the wisdom. Her name is Grandma. She’s sixty years young and mighty proud of it! She lingers today before a large window in her living room, gazing out upon the green grass of springtime. Puzzling thoughts play upon her mind — thoughts of her six fastgrowing grandchildren. Yesterday her married

Seeking parade entries

The Syracuse American Legion and the Lakeland Veterans of Foreign Wars are again seeking entries for the Annual Syracuse Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, in Syracuse. The parade line-up will be at 1 p.m. with the parade stepping off at 1:30 p.m. Entries being sought include

Serving our country

GEORGE R. HAWN Marine Master Sgt. George R. Hawn, son of Paul W. and Misa Hawn of r 2, Syracuse, recently reported for duty with Strike Fighter Squadron-125, Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. TERRY A. BESSON Terry A. Besson, son of Larry K. and Brenda J. Besson of r 6, Warsaw, has been promoted in the US Air Force to the rank of airman first class. Besson is an inventory management specialist at KI Sawyer Air Force Force Base, Mich., with the 410th Bombardment Wing. He is a 1985 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. Two vehicles suffer damage Two vehicles suffered damages in a three-car collision in Syracuse last Friday, April 24, while the third vehicle escaped with minor scrapes. No one was injured in the mishap. Lowell R. Nicolai, 33, r 2 box 433. Syracuse, was traveling north on SR 13 when he stopped for traffic at the Pearl Street intersection and his vehicle was hit from the rear by a vehicle driven by Barbara Todd, 52, P.O. Box 153, Syracuse. Todd’s car had been forced into the Nicolai vehicle by a 1971 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Deborah A. Kern, 20, r 5 box 121, Syracuse. The Kern auto hit the Todd vehicle in the rear.

prize, Mrs. Tim Darr. Birthday gifts went to Mrs. Eugene Henning and Mrs. Charles Searfoss. Mrs. Darr and Mrs. Eyer received anniversary gifts. There were 11 members and three guests, Mrs. Norman Robie, Mrs. Gerald Bitner and Mrs. Phillip Strieby, in attendance. Mrs. Donald Niles will entertain for the May meeting with Mrs. Eyer assisting. The Junior Mother's Club of Syracuse met April 17 in the '«* home of Mrs. Carroll Koble. Mrs. Merl Smith, program chairman, introduced the guest speaker, Varner Chance, music coordinator for the Lake school corporation. Cassie Wells, a student at Hanover college arrived home last Wednesday on spring vacation, which she spent with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wells and family, Syracuse. Members of the Seekers class of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren met Sunday in the home of Pastor and Mrs. Ralph Wagoner for dinner. Robert Simon showed slides of Africa taken while he was stationed there with the U.S. air force. 30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 25,1957 Diane Martin, Syracuse eighth grader, will represent Syracuse in the county Spelling Bee at Warsaw Saturday. Winners of the county schools will meet at 9:30 a.m. and the program will be broadcast over station WRSW.

Raising unspoiled children

daughter asked, “Mom, how do people raise unspoiled kids .got any new ideas?” “Just love them to pieces, but make 'em mind, too,” was her response. But now, in the quietness of her empty house, she wished she had said more. She wished she had explained to Nancy that anyone can raise a spoiled child, but it takes a special plan, rooted in love, faith and courage, to raise an unspoiled child. This is what she devised for Unspoiled Chjld: Unconditional love. If they do something terrible, they still need your love. You won’t love what they do, but you must still love them. Necessary rules. This means discipline and teaching “what is

such areas as floats, antique and classic cars, and walking units. Entries should be received by May 20. To enter in the annual parade persons may contact Lorree Mench, 457-3573, or Maurice Snyder, 457-3857. Services at the Syracuse Cemetery will follow the parade.

JOSEPH W. HOWE Marine Cpl. Joseph W. Howe, son of Ronald E. and Peggy L. Howe, North Webster, has reenlisted for four years while serving with Ist Marine Amphibious Brigade, Marine Corps Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hi.

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Rue Hunnicutt has announced the opening of his popular drivein restaurant on or about 15 May. They feature “Goldie’s” delicious barbecues and dutch apple pies again this year. Miss Lou Ann Hunnicutt will also be in attendance. Saturday morning service was resumed by U. S. Post Offices last week but shorter hours, 8:30 -am. to 5:00 p.m., five days a week with closing hour Saturday at 12:00 noon are still in force. Larry Dee Nicolai, a member of the senior class of Syracuse High School, is the 1957 winner of the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award Medal for achieving the highest scholastic record in science subjects during this high school career, it has been announced by Glen Longenecker, principal. Guests of Mrs. Marguerite / Elkins during the week end were/ her son and wife, Mr . and Mrs . Willard Elkins of Chicago, who were enroute to Florida; her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Thompson, Miss Frances Thompson and friend, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thompson, all of Logansport. Her nephew, W. R. Thompson and his English bride, had recently returned from England. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Warner and family were guests Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Warner. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray and Mrs. Melville Smith enjoyed a drive to Pokagon-Park Sunday.

right and what is wrong.” It means being consistent and punish if necessary to enforce the rules. (Someday they will thank you) Special love, faith, trust and belief in Almighty God. Pleasing personality. Teach them to think of others and to be polite, sunny and optimistic. .even if they to fake it sometimes! Only the truth will keep them free. Tell them to be truthful each day of their lives. Invite them to talk, then listen to them carefully. Be ready to forgive whenever necessary. Enjoy their plans and achievements. Help them select asworthwhile career. However humble it may be, it is a real possession in this changing world. Devilish worldy trickery flourishes in today’s world, just as it did thousands of years before us. Make your children aware of this, but also tell them that heroism and virtue are alive and well — they exist in great abundance. <

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50 YEARS AGO, APRIL 29,1937 Commencement exercises were held in Syracuse High School gymnasium Tuesday evening, for the class of 1937. Members of the class are, Allen Bickel, James Butt, Keith Cripe, Ezra Halsey, Earl Held, Lavon Insley, Geneva Rogers, Mary Simon, Edith Stabler,. Ruth Wiggs, Natalia Wolf, Wyvona Greider, Betty Mae Hughes, Edna Mae Hurtig, Martha Jane Kern, Christine Kline, Meredith Mench, Howard Juday, Dale Miller, Kenneth Nicolai, Randall Slusser, Lucy Bachman and Celia Bell Disher. Professor J. Oscar Winger of Manchester College delivered, the graduation address, “A Disciplined Life.” Diplomas were presented by the county superintendent, Harry Lewallen. Music was furnished by the Worrell Orchestra of Warsaw. Rev. Jerome Kauffman pronounced the invocation and benediction. The seniors was attired in caps and govyrts. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Warren of Indianapolis spent the week end at their Lake Wawasee home. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cowgill of Wabash spent Saturday at their cottage. Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Grayston of Huntington spent at their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. George Xanders and Miss Olga Beckman motored to Chicago Tuesday and returned

Cherish the uniqueness of each of your children. These boys and girls never lived before, nor will they ever again. Their time on this planet special. Ten inem to be themselves and suggest that they offer their own talents to this needy world. Have strength of spirit., This often comes by conquering! hardships and misfortunes. Another “H” here is for humor. Learn to laugh and don’t be serious all the time. Initiate new friendships. Tell •your children that many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness, but friends give us energy, they keep us well and -Jiappy. Lighten their steps with gentleness and calmness. Realize that loud and aggressive parents can disturb a child's hopes and dreams. Dare to praise! Find a kind word to say to your children each day. This will not spoil them; it will not give them a “big head." Rather, it will show them that tfou love them and this is the most important part of parenting.

Wednesday Miss Gendya Watts of Detroit is visiting herXsister, Mrs. John Harley. \

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FARMERS IN ACTION — For Indiana farmers spring is really here and along with it comes a return to the fields. Here a farmer is busy disc harrowing near the Syracuse/North

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Mr. and Mrs. Bert Searfoss, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Niles and son Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Greely Yoder and son, Jesse, spent Sun-

Wed., April 29,1987 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

day with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Godschalk. Mrs. Lester Mock and daughter Velma called at the home of Mrs

Webster Road, and as he is apparently in a hurry he seems to have gotten out the largest tractor he can find. (Photo by Carla Gaff)

Bert Searfoss Saturday. i Mr. and Mrs. Hurtig visited \Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lige

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