The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 April 1988 — Page 7

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I R z™ ■F « ' r it r " • ;; ‘ ■ T J A t - \| MF- \| r ■ ■ V'W ■ 1 VI I \ Vw Al J ’ A- \ f I ’B OBSERVE 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Monica) Bice, Sr., PO Box 312, Milford, observed their 30th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 19. Donald D. Bice and the former Monica R. Trytko were married April 19, 1958, in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, South Bend. Rev. Casimar Grabacz, CSC, officiated at the ceremony. They are the parents of Donald Bice, Jr., Milford, Mrs. Andrew (Kathryn) Brown, Syracuse, Carl Bice, Jacksonville, Fla., and Keith Bice, at home. The couple also has three grandchildren. Bice is a partner at Warsaw Engineering & Fabricating and his wife is clerk/treasurer for the Town of Milford. Call for volunteer riders

Bike-a-thon coordinator Karen -Bodkin, on April 14, asked North ‘Webster residents to join the St. •Juxie Children’s Research Hospital “Wheels For Life” bike-a-thon slated for Saturday, April •30, from 9 a.m. to noon. The bike-Ja-thon starts at the North Webster fire station.' “ * • Bodkin said this ride honors '.Brian, a leukemia patient at St. ■Jude. “With every turn of the wheel, riders become ‘spokes’men for all the kids with •cancer, like Brian.” ’ “This ride is a vital part of the ■fight against childhood cancer at 'St. Jude,” she said. “Riders are ’really needed. They make or ■break a bike-a-thon.” ‘ Riders sign up sponsors who •promise to make a donation bas‘ed on each mile completed. All ,‘riders turning in money will •receive a certificate. Those who ' raise $25 will receive a certificate > and a St. Jude T-shirt. When $75 is raised, the rider receives a sports bag, a T-shirt and acer- • tificate. J Pick up sponsor forms at North i Webster School or North Webster ’ United Methodist Church. Coni tact Karen Bodkin at 834-7064 for 1 details on riding or sponsoring a 'rider. • May 7 is the scheduled rain ' date. Others helping in this year’s ‘ bike-a-thon are Linnaea Everill, • Peggy Hormann, Midge Allen J and Laurie Smith. The United Methodist Men’s group will be • assisting. Seeking members of doss of '7B 4 The Wawasee High School’s class of 1978 is making plans for its 10th year reunion. There are a . few people who have not been located — Teresa Blue, Teresa -Carpenter, Pamela Custer, Jill Davis, Jeanne Dye, Judy Fouts, 4 Tami Franke, Eileen Harbes, Shirley Hawthaway, Barry •‘Hayden, Annie Mills, Roy Rodgerson, Becky Sheppard and , Jim Willits. i If anyone knows the address for '■any of these 1978 graduates, .please call Kim (Richardson) Vanlaningham at 658-9297. Use a bag You can put tomato plants out 3 or 4 weeks before the danger of • frost is over by covering plants with large plastic bags. Use a guard to- keep bag away from » plant. Anchor securely. : - ...•.I

I North Webster Music Boosters wish to thank oil | businesses which ; helped to make { our basketball | night a success.

BIKE-A-THON POSTER PATIENT — Brian McCollister, leukemia patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is this year’s Bike-a-thon poster patient. Proceeds from this year’s bike-a-thon will go to help all kids who, like Brian, have cancer. “The general plan is to have a good time while helping a wonderful group of children who are counting on our support,” Bodkin said. Junior Moms hear Zeller The Junior Mother’s Club held its April 18 meeting in the home of Mrs. Richard (Dot) Wysong. There were 11 members present. The program was presented by Syracuse Chief of Police Robert Zeller. He talked on crime and showed a film on crime prevention. The business session consisted of a discussion about the spring party of which the club will host next year. This year’s spring party will be at the Calvary United Methodist Church and will be hosted by the Senior Mother’s Club on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. The club voted to give SSO to the Special Olynipics and SSO to the Daycare Center. Refreshments were served by co-hostesses Mrs. Dale (Lois) Allen and Mrs. Robert (Rosemary) Carrol.

2nd ANNUAL MAYOR'S MEMORIAL BALL All Proceeds Go To Big-Bang-Boom! While Your Children Are At Their Prom, Step Back A Few Years To Your Prom 50's & 60's Music TIME: May 7,1988 From 9 P.M.-l A.M. PLACE: American Legion

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Wednesday Afternoon Club tours museum

Members of the Wednesday Afternoon Club met for the April 6 meeting in the Kosciusko County Museum in Warsaw. This museum is unique in that it is housed in the former jail. Even more interesting is that for many years, the county sheriff housed his family on the third floor of the jail. The sheriff’s wife, being on salary, acted as a jail matron and also cooked and served meals to the inmates. Chick Lamoree. museum direc-

Meals for older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and the Church of the Brethren, North Webster. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older ’Vegetables' topic for Homemakers The Milford Busy Homemakers Club met on Wednesday, April 13, in the home of June Schermerhorn, Leesburg. Velma Pinkerton opened the meeting with a poem, “If God Should Go on Strike.” The club members then sang “In the Garden.” For devotions,’ Mabie Tusing read the poem, “Springtime.” As part of the garden lesson, Louise May recited the poem, “The Early Days of Spring.” She explained about planning a raised bed of vegetables — how sipiple it is and how little space is needed for raising carrots, parsnips, etc. Dorothy Kitoney gave the health and safety lesson, telling of “new uses for old products.” A few helpful hints she presented included using hot vinegar to clean paint brushes; using fabric softener sheets in humidifiers to create a fresh smell; and after cleaning battery cables in a car, using Vaseline to prevent corroding. The 12 members present answered the roll call by offering some “household hints,” and Florence Nemeth won the door prize. In closing, the members sang “America the Beautiful.” “Happy Anniversary” was sung to Louise May as she and her husband, Vernon, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 16. Mrs. May was presented with gifts from the club members. . The refreshment table was highlighted with a picture of the Mays, gold candles and napkins. Cake, ice cream, gold 50th mints and nuts were served to those present. The next meeting will be held May 4 in the home of Mrs. May, with Gladys Miller as co-hostess. The group will be eating lunch in Nappanee prior to the meeting. A white elephant sale will be held during the afternoon. Announce engagement Announcement has been made of the engagement of Judith Lynn Schafer and William Coalter Longcor. Miss Schafer is the daughter of Fred and Esther Schafer of Princeville, 111., and her fiance is the son of Coalter and Katherine (Ruch) Longcor, 910 Westwood Drive, Goshen. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Henry and Frieda Ruch of Milford.

tor, welcomed the group and apologized for the disorder and general confusion. The Historical Society is presently renovating the building as well as organizing volumes of records and misc. items for the official spring opening. County records from mid-1800s stored in the courthouse, survived a fire in 1880 and in 1982 were moved to the museum. With pioneer family records, health records and a marriage index up

population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. April 21-27 THURSDAY - Orangegrapefruit blend juice, beef pattie melt, whole kernel corn, layered salad, soft dinner roll w/margarine, sugar cookie, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Pineapple juice, ham loaf, buttered sweet potatoes, beet salad, cracked

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GUATEMALAN PROGRAM — Bud Seely, a member of the Milford Lions Club, was the speaker at the Saturday morning meeting of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club at Gropp’s in Syracuse. Seely described, using slides and commentary, a trip to Guatemala which he and some 14 other Lion Club members from Milford, Syracuse and other clubs in the stae of Indian took last fall. They delivered to the Guatemala people five vehicles, including EMS vehicles, a firetruck and a boat. The Lions also worked with VOSH in providing eyeglasses for the people of Guatemala. They had previously delivered several used vehicles, all without charge. The group had to go through Mexico and encountered some very poor travel conditions during their more than 3,200 mile trip. The people in many cities were obviously quite poor. In contrast, were modern looking cities such as Vera Cruz, Mexico. Some breakdowns along the way had them wishing “Mr. Goodwrench” had made the trip with them. However, they were able to deal with the occasional breakdown, sometimes with help from the natives. They were able to deal with the fact that the fire engine would not pull some of the mountains by turning the truck around and backing it for about five miles. When they delivered the vehicles, they found those who received them to be very appreciative. Pictured above left to right, Phil Hoover, president; Seely; and Larry Martindale, president-elect.

Yow" (■B VILLAGE BOUTIQUE jM&K Made Sweatshirts One Os A Variety Os M Styles With Matching Earrings ■■■■■■ Puddle Duck Wawasee Village Tuesday-Friday 8-5 SR 13 Saturday 8-4 SYRACUSE, IN (Next To The Dairy Queen) 40 /-413*0 St. Jude Benefit Gels Tournament Maxwelton Golf Club Saturday, April 23, 1988 (Rain Date: April 30,1988) S4O Entry Fee ($33 For Members Os Maxwelton Golf Club) Tee Times: 12 Noon To 2 P.M. Prize Os A New Chevrolet Will Be Given To Anyone Making A Hole In Ono Car Courtesy Os: McCormick Chevrolet And Ace Post Control No Purcho.se Necessary, Need Not Bo Present To Win Sponsored By the Ladies Os GAMMA SIGMA SORORITY IN SYRACUSE Far More Information Coll: 457-4979

to 1922. Anyone interested in genealogy, the number one hobby in the United States in 1987, is indeed fortunate. Carolyn Fawley, co-president of local Geneology Society, stated the library is one of the best in the area. In addition, considering the great quantity of artifacts on hand and continued donation of historical memorabilia, Kosciusko County museum has the potential of being onepf the

wheat bread w/margarine, pears, milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Orange juice, barbecue pork ribette on bun, hot German potato salad, carrot coin salad, fresh red apple, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY — Pear nectar, Salisbury steak w/gravy, creamed noodles, steamed spinach w/bacon garnish, whole wheat bread w/margarine, cherry crisp, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Apple juice, beef stew w/potatoes, celery, carrots and onions, coleslaw, biscuit w/margarine, peaches, milk, tea, and coffee

best in the state. Itemizing, categorizing with some repairing or renovating of the enormous quantity of materials is an endless job. The museum depends entirely on volunteer help. Pauline Jordan, Marjorie Nye and Jenny Gerard along with Mrs. Fawley were working on a variety of projects as the group toured the facilities. A highlight of the afternoon was reviewing a portion of the “Boice Films.” Ralph Boice owner and operator, for many years, of the Strand Theatre in Warsaw, filmed local news events and activities. All areas and comers of Kosciusko County were filmed and then shown at the Strand. These films were “big news” to local people and for Boice, good business and a fun hobby. Boice died in 1978. In 1985 his wife Gladys donated this film legacy to the Historical Society. The museum van boast of a pictorial film record of depression years and recovery in Kosciusko County. The hosts and hostess’ for the museum invited the groups to return, and to join the society. They encouraged getting involved with the museum program by donating items or volunteering time or both. The afternoon’s activity was completed by desserts at Wolfgang’s. Hostess for the afternoon was Arlene Sloan. Next meeting will be April 20 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Syracuse. Mobile Meals Drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of April 25 — April 29. They are as follows April 25 —April 29 MONDAY — Donna Wolfe TUESDAY — Mary Jane and Ken Bowton WEDNESDAY -. Jan Baumgartner ~ u - he THURSDAY — John and Jenny Oswalds FRIDAY — Marilyn Ringler

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Wed., April 20,1988 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

J •-v < - *¥ a TjJISg ♦ - x jj-'t 4 Fa* ' JS JI A' ■ ■ i ww* TO OBSERVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Elbert (“Bert”) Ganshorn, 202 E. John Street, Nappanee, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, April 24, from 2-5 p.m. in the Nappanee Missionary Church, SR 19N. The open house will be hosted by the couple’s children and grandchildren. Elbert Ganshorn and the former Mabel Cain were married April 24, 1938, in her parents’ home. They are the parents of two children, Jerry Ganshorn, Syracuse, and Mrs. Allen (Jo Ann) Barrett, South Bend. They also have four grandchildren. Mr. Ganshorn is retired after spending 28 years in the grocerybakery business and 20 jfears in the insurance business. The couple requests no gifts, just the presence of friends and relatives.