The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 December 1987 — Page 7

It happened ... in Syracuse

10 YEARS AGO, DEC. 28,1077 Syracuse Town Board President James C. Tranter has announced he will not be running for president of the town board for 1978 due to “business commitments.” The board elects new. officers at their first meeting in January of each year. Tranter said the board is hoping to elect new officers at its last meeting of this year, December 30. The board will be traveling to Indianapolis to inspect some used radio equipment in a surplus store there. A new water tower is being constructed on North Huntington Street in Syracuse. Town Board President James C. Tranter says this water tower is for the north side of town. When completed, the tower should handle up to 50 pounds of pressure. The tower is part of the sewer and water project the board is presently working on. Afct Mr. and Mrs. Victor Yeager of Syracuse entertained Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hibschman and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hibschman and family, all of Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herbner and Jay of Huntington; Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry and sons, Peter and Paul, of Etna Green on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Mollenhour of Syracuse had a pre-Christmas dinner Wednesday, Dec. 21. Attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Bud Slabaugh and family of North Shore Dr., Syracuse. 20 YEARS AGO, DEC. 27,1967 Mrs. Bill S. Betes, Syracuse, entertained for the birthday anniversary of Mr. Betes on Christmas Eve. A salad bar, birthday cake and coffee were served. Others attending with the honored guest were son, Bob, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Betes and Mrs. Ada Zeltinger of r 4 Syracuse; Mr. ami Mrs. William Pipp and son Bill apd Mrs. Estella Swartz, Syracuse. The Christmas decoration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hearn at 407 south Main street, Syracuse, was judged “most original” last night and the Hearns will receive a $25 savings bond by the Wawasee Area Jaycees for their effort. The scene is an old English scene with a carriage drawn by two horses. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Denny and children, Mrs. Frances Watkins, Ashley and John Holloway, all of Syracuse, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bowlin and daughter at Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Deaton and family, r 2 Syracuse, had as their Christmas evening dinner guests, Mrs. Cecil Conklin of Fort Wayne and her son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Glen Wilson and son Bruce of Starrs, Conn., and Rev. and Mrs. William Wood of Huntington. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tague and Mrs. Violet Geiger, r 4 Syracuse, spent Christmas in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Tague and family at Grand Rapids, Mich. 30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 2,1958 In considering the adoption of the metropolitan school district type of administration for the local schools, it is important to bear in mind that the township New books at the Milford Public Library The following new books are now available at the Milford Public Library: The Silk Vendetta, by Victoria Holt Legacy, by James Michener Quest, by Richard Ben Sapir Villainy Victorious and Doomed Plainet, by L. Ron Hubbard. This rounds out the dekalogy —lO volumes of science fiction And the Band Played On, by Randy Shilts. The author traces the untold story of medical mysteries and human tragedies, scientific intrigue and sexual politics, astonishing courage and petty deceit involving AIDS. Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981-87, by Bob Woodward. This is a classic study of the relationship between the management of the world’s most sophisticated espionage apparatus and the making of foreign policy; treachery, deception, bribery, even assassination were tools. It is the story of the covert wars that were waged in a secretive atmosphere and became the centerpieces and eventual time bombs of American foreign policy in the 1980 s. I Time ' Flies, by Bill Cosby. America’s/best-loved media personality has turned 50 and speaks on the subject of aging. Family: The Tie That Binds and Gags, by Erma Bombeck. The wisest of the wits and wittiest of the wise looks at the great American tradition — the family. This book will brighten up a dreary winter day with plenty of laughs. Go Ask Alice, by Anonymous. This is the diary of a girl on drugs. Kentucky #2O Wagons West series, by Dana Fuller Ross.

trustee, by relinquishing the time consuming responsibility of fl township school administrative measures to a school board, will be given much more time to spend on other township duties. James Connolly was elected to continue as Chief of the Syracuse Fire Department at a recent meeting. Other officers also were elected to continue in their posts thru 1958. They are Harry Nicolai and Lawrence Firestone as assistant chiefs, and Joe Hughes as secretary-treasurer. Bill Hess will continue as Captain of the squad which places him in charge of First Aid service. Gus Panagos has closed the Pickwick Lounge for the winter months. Reopening date will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. Panagos and her two children, Judy and Bobby Ross, have moved to Chicago for the winter. The children will finish the school year there. Having recently purchased the Wagon Wheel restaurant near the Merchandise Mart, the Panagos brothers will operate the Chicago restaurant as well as the Pickwick Lounge in Syracuse during the spring and summer season here. Sale of 1958 license plates in Indiana began this morning at all branches of the Indiana Bureau of -Motor Vehicles. Mrs. Annabelle Coil, manager of the Syracuse branch, reported most all low numbers had been reserved. These plates are now available to the purchasers. Syracuse firemen again this year will have the same consecutive numbers beginning with RT 101 for Chief James Connolly and continuing thru RT 120. Mrs. Roy Brown and her sister, Miss Lydia Mellinger, entertained Christmas Day at their home, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tooley and friend, Mrs. Robins, from North Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Haffner and son, Charles, Mrs. Lena Gants, Miss Lillian Hamman, Mrs. Maude DeVault and Mrs. Hazel Veltman. Following the festive turkey dinner, they enjoyed music by Mrs. Veltman and a gift exchange. Mrs. Edith Rhode and daughter, Priscilla, entertained at dinner New Year’s Eve in honor of Mrs. Rhode’s brother, Ralph Williams, of Wisconsin. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Pfingst, Miss Irene Abts, Mrs. A.

4-H record book workshop

Kosciusko County 4-H members who are interested in entering Junior Achievement Record books in 1988 are invited to attend a workshop being held especially to help them. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hatfield on Dogwood St. in Southwood Addition south of Warsaw. RONALD W. HOYT

Student named to dean's list

A Kosciusko County student has been named to the dean’s list for the fall quarter of the academic year at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute. He was among 393 undergraduate students who earned at least a 3.3 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), according to Jess R. Lucas, vice president for student affairs. He is John J. Wilkinson, son of Paul and Sue Wilkinson, r 5 box 339, Syracuse, chemical engineering.

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L. Miller and Mrs. Melville Smith. 5* YEARS AGO, DEC. 31,1937 On Tuesday last, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Green celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at their pleasant bungalow home, corner of Harrison and Carrol streets. The happy couple enjoyed the day reminiscing over the happy events of their wedded years and a very palatable anniversary dinner, with a piece of fruit cake as a dessert, which was baked 45 years ago and cut from the wedding cake at their wedding dinner. Herman W. Buchholz, who for the past 42 years has acted as B. & O. agent at the local depot, and who having reached the age of retirement owing his years of continuous service, was recently relieved of agency duty by Walter Rex. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hinderer entertained their children and families at their annual Christmas party of Christmas Eve, at the home on Harrison Street. A six o’clock dinner was served, after which all gathered around the Christmas tree for the gift exchange. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sprague and family of Bluffton, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wm. Jarboe spent Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Sprague. Mr. and Mrs. James Brickel returned home Wednesday evening, after spending the past week in Fort Wayne with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sweet. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Morris of Elgin, Illinois, spent Christmas with Mrs. Morris’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer P. Miles.

’Trees' topic for Round Table Ladies

The Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table recently held their Christmas party in the parlor of Calvary United Methodist Church. There were 20 ladies present,at this Christmas dinner served by the ladies of the chinch. > The tables were decorated with candles and miniature Christmas trees made by Barbara VanLue. Following the dinner, the pro-

Achievement Record Books are one way 4-H members can show others their 4-H stories. Achievement Records also are the best way for 4-H members to qualify for 4-H trips, awards and even college scholarships. The workshop will be a handson learning activity, and members should come prepared to actually work on their books. Members should plan to bring their project record sheets, 4-H pictures and their green record books to the workshop. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Mrs. Kay Hatfield at 267-8481 or the County Extension Office at 267-4444. 4-H calendar Dec. 29-30 — Junin- Leader achievement trip. Jan. 1 — Extension Office closed. Jan. 2 — 4-H beef steers, com-

Rose-Hulman has an enrollment of 1,300 students. One of five students ranked in the top three positions of his-graduating high school class. One in 10 is the winner of a National Merit Scholarship and the median RoseHulman student ranked in the 95th percentile of his high school class. The college offers degrees in chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics and physics.

Miss Eva Steinmetz visited in the home of her parents, at New Paris, over the week end. George Nathan Miles, who is a student at Armour Institute of Technology in Chicago, spent Christmas here with her grand-

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Dear Louisa, I always thought it would be wonderful when my husband retired, but to be perfectly frank it’s a nuisance having him underfoot all of the time. If he could have a part time job so that I could go about my housework or run over to the neighbors for a cup of coffee. I have some women friends I have grown fond of over the years, our children grew up together and we have much to talk about, but they have almost stopped coming to see me as John is always here and doesn’t make a move to get out of the way. Now I love my husband dearly, but every woman and every man needs sometime when they can be with friends of their own sex and talk about things they have in common which doesn’t interest the other sex. How can I let him know this without hurting his feelings? Worried Wife. Answer: Why not suggest to him if he can’t get a part time job to find

gram was given by the committee members. The theme for the evening was “Trees.” Gwen Immel presented the origin of the Christmas tree calling it an “Almost magical symbol of our holiday joy.” She talked about Martin Luther and the little fir tree with lights; the first trees that were sold on Washington Square in New York City and the trimming of our Christmas trees

mericial heifers, and dairy steer tagging and noseprinting, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Milford Large Animal Clinic. Jan. 5 — 4-H horse and pony meeting, 7 p.m., fairgrounds. Jan. 7— 4-H swine committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Justice Building lounge.

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mother, Mrs. Hanore Miles. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rathbum and children, Mary and Charles, left Wednesday for Hebron, Indiana, where they will take up their residence temporarily until Mr. Rathbum permanently locates a business elsewhere.

someone of his age and go fishing, take up golf, bowling or some other recreation? There’s always civic work that needs to be done. Have a regular morning for your friends to come in and tell him casually that no men are allowed at that particular time. Don’t make an issue of it but treat it lightly. A great many men who have been busy all of their lives are at loose ends when they retire and they desperately need some interests to keep them from becoming unhappy. Church work is also a means of making new friends and finding work which needs to be done. Talk to your pastor. Louisa. Army burns rocket TOOELE ARMY DEPOT, Utah — Two sections of a Pershing 2 rocket burst into flame recently as the Army tested its ability to comply with a U.S.-Soviet treaty. Army spokesman David Harris said the consecutive five-minute burns of the $1 million stages went as planned.

with family. JoAnn Robinson read scripture that related to familiar Christmas carols, using trees, Bethlehem, birth, stars, shepherds, angels and joy. The ladies sang the carols accompanied by Anna Chance on the piano. An exchange of Christmas gifts followed. The Christmas tree centerpieces were won by Virginia Ditmer, Marjorie Hollar and Eloyce VanLue. The party was closed with the lighting of six candles and the thought of the amount of light six candles provide; each person can provide a light for someone else. The committee chairperson was Pearle Hazenfield. Her committee members were Anna Chance, Gwen Immel, Paula Markley, Barbara VanLue, Nor-

Jean Treesh is stepping down after 12-years on Milfoid board

tßy MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Milford Town Board president Jean Treesh spends her last day in office tomorrow, while a new board member will attempt to fill her shoes in January. “I think the new members will be terrific — Milford Will continue to be a pacesetter,” she says, referring to John Lehman and Bob Phillips, the two members who will join incumbent Dennis Wuthrich in the town hall. A 12-year member of the board, Treesh declined to seek, reelection in 1987, putting an end to three consecutive terms. “I really worked my heart out for Milford and am proud of it,” she says, noting that an improved downtown, new water tower and pumps, railroad crossing work, and street, police, and fire department improvements are just some of the changes she witnessed during her tenure. Throwing her hat in the ring at the Democrat caucus in 1975, Treesh was “dared” by one of her sons to enter the political arena. “I was griping about how the downtown looked and rriy son said that if I didn’t like what I saw then I should do something about it,” she remembers. After gaining the office in 1976, the longtime Milford resident was instrumental in getting four buildings condemned on Main Street. “Up until then we never had an unsafe building ordinance,” she states proudly. Calling Milford a “first rate

ma Kush, and Joann Robinson. The January hostess will be Norma Rush, assisted by Edith Brice and Anna Chance on January 11,1988. Road building halted ARCHIDONA, Ecuador — A hostile equatorial climate and angry political winds have brought a halt to an effort by U.S. soldiers to build a road through Ecuador’s jungle linking farm settlements with civilization Lt. Col. David Powell, a unit commander, said the experience was rewarding even if the road could not be completed because the Gls were able to help the earthquake victims.

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town,” Treesh believes every area has seen improvements. “There are just a few places in town that people don’t take pride in,” she states. Helping to usher in a modem street department, Treesh also had her hand in obtaining two substantial grants for the town, including the one that is currently being used on the Syracuse Street project. The seven-year board presi-

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dent also served as co-chairman and chairman of two allcommunity bazaars and chairman of the Milford Sesquicentennial committee in 1986. A realtor for Coldwell BankerBeer Realtors in Syracuse, Treesh plans to continue living in Milford. “I would still like to see the whole downtown filled with thriving businesses — we could also use an industrial park,” she concludes.

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