The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 February 1988 — Page 7

Community corner

West German resident visits Lakeland area

I By NEVIN DULABAUM Staff Writer Bernd Ohs was in Milford and Syracuse 1 on Monday, Jan. 25. What set Faas’ apart from most visitors is that he is a West German citizen who lives in West Berlin. What brought Faas to Northern Indiana was a desire to learn, to share, and then to lead. It is not easy traveling to a foreign country with just a few friends, limited resources, and a language barrier to overcome. I know. During the last four months of 19861 was able to complete my college education in Europe. I attended three months of classes in England, and then traveled throughout the continent via train with three friends. A trip such as ours is worth more than a history book: it lets you see where history was made; it enables you to experience different cultures; and it defines the word humility, as you realize as American citizens that there is much more to the world than what is between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Unfortunately, many people in the US tend to draw boundaries around this country. Instead of a global society, most people are only concerned with what happens to them and people of the same nationality. However, for Faas and other European citizens, international concern is a must. With nations the size of our states, people do care what is happening ih neighboring countries. Faas, 29, recently completed his master’s degree in education at the University of Berlin. For him,* concern of nature' and politics led him to join an organization which translated is called Friends of Nature. The group is active in ecology matters — as thousands of acres of limited German forests are being destroyed each year, and in political issues, which in the divided city of Berlin means, “ . . . working for peace in trying to bring peopje of different countries together to talk, and hopefully understand each other.” ,

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jByDORIS McMANIS CAMDEN Many Indiana residents are descendants of early Maryland ancestors. Recently, two - books have come to my attention, and they have helped in my Maryland research. One is entitled “The Early Settlers of Maryland” by Gust Skordas. The 525-page hardback contains alphabetical listings of names with the Liber and Folio numbers to be used in getting copies of the early records from the State of Maryland. A column entitled. “Remarks” explains what can be obtained. It goes back well into the 1600’s. The other book is called “Index of Maryland Colonial Wills, 1634-1777” and was compiled by James M. Magruder, Jr. In alphabetical order are the year, name, county in Maryland, the Liber and Folio, which correspond to our Courthouse Book and Page Numbers. This is a series of Maryland colonial wills from the beginning of the Province (1634) to the Revolutionary Period (1777). It is 543 pages, hardback. By writing to Annapolis, MD at the Hall of Records and asking for the price, then ordering,

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SYRACUSE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOUR — Mail-Journal Staff Writer Nevin Dulabaum, left, and Bernd Faas, right, receive a tour of the new Syracuse EMS truck from Fire Chief Jerry Byrd on Monday, Jan. 25. Faas, from West Berlin, accompanied Dulabaum on his beat that day, learning what it is like to live in Milford and Syracuse. A Faas is now on his way to California to work on an itinerary for a German tour which he will be leading in October.

Faas explained that Berlin is an- ideal location for trying to establish contacts between both the superpowers; nowhere in the world /are the US and USSR closer together than in Berlin. He said, is a melting pot. It is an Island inside another political System, so there are many contacts between the two countries.” Using contacts made in the city and elsewhere, Friends of Nature frequently sponsors trips abroad for West Germans of all ages. “We don’t make tours just to sightsee,” Faas said. “We meet citizens of other countries to talk; listening to their problems and then sharing ours with them. ’’ In 1981 Faas participated in a Friends of Nature tour to the USSR. Now, seven years later, < Faas is planning the itinerary for a group who will be arriving in October. Faas arrived in the US in mid-January, and then drove

much information can be obtained. B Both books or information about them can be obtained by writing to the Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1091 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21298-6542. FOR THE CHILDREN: After writing in my last column about John Chapman, or Johnny Appleseed, I decided to look for all I could find about him in the x t. Wayne Library, because that is where he died and had a big orchard. A librarian found 18 books about him, some for grade school readers, some for junior high, and some for adults. Some books admitted they were partly fiction, and those I did not read. The things I will write about are things that have been proven with birth records, church records, census and speeches and stories by people who knew him or whose parents knew him. Our country owes much to Johnny Appleseed as he planted seeds and trees over 100,009 square miles. 272. Seek information on Mary E. Brower, born in March, 1830, in Londoning Township, Lebanon Co., Pa., and died in July, 1861 in Kosciusko Co. She married in December, 1851 in Elkhart Co., George B. Mellinger, born in January, 1829, in Beaver Township, Columbiana Co., Ohio.

down from Chicago a week later. Although he plans on taking his group to California, where he claims most Germans dream of vacationing, he wanted to see what America’s heartland was like. Over 10 days, he visited various sites and cities in Indiana, including spending one day with me on my Mail-Journal beat in Milford and Syracuse. Because of a special project that I was working on, Faas was able to see a cross-section of small-town life in America, as we visited a grocery store, a marina, a butcher shop, a lawn and garden store, a video outlet, a furniture store, and a bank. He even received a quick tour of the Syracuse Fire Station. Although these sites will never be listed in Let’s Go USA, Faas was able to 'see a side of America that most visitors will never see, which is important as he will return to Germany in April and be able to

He died in. December, 1918 in Kosciusko Co. His second wife was Susanna Gans Auer, and his third wife was Sarah Gans, sister of his second wife. Wish to correspond with anyone researching Brower family. George Riddle, 225 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003. 273. Anna Frances Campbell, born in March, 1862, possibly in Crawford Co., Ohio, was believed to have been raised by an uncle in the Pierceton area. She had an older half-sister, Caroline (Kittie) Metcalfe, who married Jamed Eddy. They had a daughter, Pearl Eddy, born in Pierceton in November, 1878. Frank Osborne, whose wife was Lidya, lived in the Pierceton area in 1910 and claimed to be a first cousin of Anna Frances Campbell. Any information on any of these people would be gratefully appreciated. Jo Ellen White Snodgrass, P.O. Box 223, Walhall, Mich. 49458. 274. John Lash Ames (1842 Kosciusko Co.-1940) served in Civil War; member of IOOF, Rebekah Lodge and UB Church. He married Phoebe Ensminger in 1866. They had 7 children: Norris, Ella, Lou, Bert, Otto, Hattie and Ethel. Desire information on this family. Louella Vaughn Small, 1324 NE 196 Avenue, Portland, Ore. 97230. 275. Would like to contact descendants of Joseph Dotson (Dodson) McConnell, born in June 1828 in Pa. He married Rebecca Sleeper in 1853, possibly

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inform other Germa’ns that npt all of the US-stereotypes are true. If there is ever to be .global understanding among cpdntries, this is definitely a positive way to start. y Faas is now pn his way to California, where he hopes to find people whp will arrange American organizations to speak with his German group this fall. “We want to speak with people who are active iri-social issues, such as peace, aids, ecology, and technological concerns. Faas objectives for the trip are threefold: he wants his group to become aware of American’s concerns; he would like to makers many contacts with peoplejgroups, and organizations as possible; and he would like to establish a yearly exchange program between people in the USJDriends of Nature in Germany, with each, country alternating every other year.

in Warsaw. He died in August, 1901 in Warsaw. He had a brother, Nathan Bpwman McConnell, who lived in Warsaw. The daughter of Joseph and Rebecca, named Hester, married Alex. Cripe. Eleanor Schoen, 13077 Bradwell Ave., Sylmar, -Calif. 91342. 1276. I am interested in getting in touch with people working on the Collier (Colyer) family, specifically Ichabod, who was born in Ohio in about 1817 and his son, John, born in September, 1837 probably in Kosciusko Co. Have been unable to get birth records. Evelyn H. Calklas, 506 Harmony Place, Fullerton, Calif. 92631. 277. My great-grandfather was Joseph Leffel. Need surname of his wife, Elizabeth. Their daughter, my grandmother, was Wilda F. Leffel. She married Elba Cochran in Kosciusko Co. in May, 1890. They were in Etna Township in 1900. Need Leffel ancestry continued. Did any of Wilda’s sisters leave descendants in Kosciusko County? Will share. Richard L. Cochran, 35 Country Forest Drive, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46818. Your queries are welcomed. Please keep them brief, 50 words or less if possible. Print or type names and addresses. Ladies should use maiden and married names. Must pertain to Kosciusko Co. Mail to: Doris McManis Camden, P.O. Box 214, Warsaw, Ind. 46580.

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MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH T. STRANGE

Deborah Doege becomes bride of Joseph Strange

Deborah L. Doege, Cromwell, became the bride of Joseph T. Strange, Lagro, on October 24 in the Lagro United Methodist Church. Rev. Galen Colclesser of the Lagro United Methodist Church officiated the double-ring ceremony with 100 guests present. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Orlen (Sharon) Doege, Cromwell and the groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Floretta) Strange of Lagro. The altar was decorated with white mums placed on both sides of the altar. The bride wore a long nylon organza over taffeta wedding gown. It was styled with sheer off-the-shoulder quarter-length sleeves, a chantilly lace-trimmed bodice and lace ruffles on the skirt, which formed a chapel trajn. She wore a white lace veil and’ carried a silk bouquet of violet and pink carnations, white roses with greenery and streamers. Elsa Bell, Madison, 111., was the matron of honor. Bridesmaid was Martha Fortman, Larwill. They wore white gowns with lavendar print. The gowns featured off-the-shoulder lace bodice with spaghetti straps and semi trains. They carried bouquets of silk lavendar and pink carnations with one white rose in the center. Mick Strange, Lagro, brother of the groom, was the best man. Sam Strange, Lagro, brother of the groom, was a grbomsman. The ushers were Jim Doege, Cromwell, brother of the bride, and Rick Baker, Lagro, brother-in-law of the groom. The reception was held after the ceremony in the church basement. Decorations were pink, violet and white streamers, American 5 Concord 5 Lines 5 P.O. Box 410 r Nappanee, IN 46550 MARCH 27 5 AMERICAN PASSION Bloomington, IL. APRIL 10 $ BEARCREEK FARMS % Bryant, IN. 5 $ APRIL 29 - MAY 1 S 4 Nashville. Tennessee > MAY 7& 11 TULIP TIME $ 5 Holland, Michigan 4 $ JUNE 3,4&5 5 * HOUSE ON THE ROCK & J New Glarus, Wisconsin r X For Information { T or Reservations (flfl * T 219-031-4100 5 \ 1-800-021-1600 J

balloons and wedding bells. The cake was decorated with pink and violet flowers on white icing. Sandwiches and snacks were also served. Orlin and Sharon Doege were the host and hostess for the reception. Jenny Jackson, Connersville, Diana Strange, Wabash, cousin of the groom, and Sally Lange, Wabash, sister of the groom, were the servers. William Doege, brother of the bride, attended the guest book. The bride is a 1985 graduate of Wawasee High School and is currently attending IPFW and plans to major in public affairs and management. She is presently employed at Pizza Hut in Huntington. The groom is a 1984 graduate of Northfield High School and is employed with Carter Lumber. The couple is now residing at 5707 W. Maple Grove Rpad #2874, Huntington, 46750.

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Wed., February 3,1988 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

LOUISA'S ?=== fiCt LETTER r~ Jg- '

Dear Louisa, I have a neighbor who has been very kind to me since I ipoved into this neighborhood; and I certainly don’t wish to do anything that would hurt her feelings but she poses a problem for me. Whenever I have company she comes over and she stays until they go. Not long ago a couple we had- known in another town, where my husband worked, came over to spend a holiday. We had not seen them for about a year and had so many things to talk about, but this neighbor came over and actually stayed for lunch and was still with us when they drove off. What can we do in Meals drivers * Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of February 8-12. They are as follows: February 8-12 MONDAY — Pauline Firestone TUESDAY — Mary and Ken Meyers WEDNESDAY - Dick Losee THURSDAY — June Baker and Belva Rookstool FRIDAY — David Maish

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such a situation? And one night another couple came over to play bridge with us, and she came over and 7 we had to stop playing and talk. Now, on the other hand, she will stay with a sick child if I have to go for groceries, etc., and I am very fond of her What can I do? Puzzled — Miss. Answer: There are so many things to be considered when faced with such a problem as yours. Is your friend a very sensitive person? If she isn’t you might continue playing your game after saying that she must stay and watch or offer her your hand. Surely she would not. accept such an offer and she would soon tire of sitting on the sidelines and go home. If someone is coming for a day you might let your neighbor know — before they come — that you have some private matters to discuss and that you will call her to come over and meet your guests before they leave. Louisa Dry skin Overheated homes in winter can have a more drying effeqfon your skin than the heat of summer. Correct this by increasing moisture in the air and using a good cream or oil on your skin.

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