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The stately home of Mrs. Avis Mason, Etna Green, won the holiday decorating contest. The home was decorated with white lights, green garlands and had a lighted candle in each window. Mrs. Mason's name will be engraved on a plaque listing holiday decorating winners. The plaque will be on display in the Heritage Park pavilion. The second and third place winners were Ralph Houghton and George Slabaugh.
Terry Ganshorn, 5-11 junior guard from Triton High School, has been selected as this week's Gunner of the Week for his outstanding performances in the Triton Holiday Tournament and against Culver Military Academy.
Pfc. Alvin F. Kinzie, OUR COUNTY serviceman stationed in Korea, writes: "I want to thank the Mothers of World War II, of Mentone, for the very nice box that I received yesterday noon. It is sure a good feeling to know that some of the people back there at home are thinking of the boys who are spending their time overseas."
Ernest Clase, Warsaw ice dealer, reports that one year ago today he was taking ice from Center Lake. Ice was then about 4 inches thick. Cakes were placed together and allowed to stand overnight, making an 8-inch piece for morning delivery. Last year Center Lake froze over on Dec. 12.
