This is the Second Edition of the Morton Memorial Alumni "Home Times" Newsletter. This is my attempt to get the news out to even more Homies. I would love your inputs, your articles and most of all your opinions. Please send them to me at: suzsky4morton@hotmail.com Susie Jackson-Yagher "For The Love Of The Home"

1. The Home Times Happy 2011 To Our Alumni and Friends!
Issue #2 January 7, 2011 A Bi-monthly Supplemental Newsletter To The Morton Memorial Alumni Homesite
Where are they now?
Carl “Sooky” Scott & Dale Hughes
from Morton Class of 1939
What is there not to love about
these two guys? They call each
other brother. They have
known each other since they
went to the Home; Sooky in
1926 and Dale in 1929. Sooky
was at the Home for 12 years,
leaving just one year before
graduation. Dale was at the
Home for 10 years. I asked
Sooky why he didn’t graduate.
He said he was asked to leave
after being caught in the “girls
dorm.”
Dale wrote and published a
book in 1990 called “Another
Time, Another Generation”
outlining his stay at ISSCH and
his military career. He has
written many endearing poems Carl “Sooky” (on the left) and
Dale Hughes (on the right)
about “Home Life” that was
accepting the Mac Schofield
published in “The Land Of
Award in 2007
Perpetual Childhood” Poem
book. It was at Homecoming in
2007 when both guys were Sooky left the Home with
The Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe honored with the highest award $15.00, a new suit and a
cardboard box full of “stuff.”
Academy Graduates 94 Cadets our Alumni Association gives,
After finishing High School, he
The Mac Schofield Award. It
The former ISSCH is now home to the quasi-military was that year when both were worked in the Steel Mills in
academy run by the Indiana National Guard. The Hoosier instrumental in spearheading the Chicago. He went on to Tampa
Youth ChalleNGe Academy graduated 94 cadets December
project to become the “Veteran’s University in Florida and
18, 2010. The Academy targets youth from ages 16 to 19 earned his business degree. He
who have dropped out of school and are unemployed. They
Memorial Wall” dedicated to
the Home Kids who were served in both the Navy as a
must be drug free and have no felony convictions or pending
casualties in World War I and combat pilot, and the Coast
court cases. The cadets get daily training in life skills, health
and fitness, academics and leadership. They spend five (5) World War II. With the help of Guard. He had the honor of
months living on campus. After they graduate, they are the cadets and LTC Riley, Army being selected to scout and
assigned mentors for a year to ensure they stay on track. The JROTC instructor, they found locate the sites for the Down
academy hopes to graduate two classes a year, but plans to photos and information to Range Radar Tracking Stations
double the classes in the coming years. They moved to
document these fallen soldiers for the “Space Program.” After
Knightstown from Edinburgh, Indiana after Governor retiring from the military in
Daniels closed the Home in 2009. Even though our Alumni
and honor them.
1962 a Lieutenant Commander,
is not happy with the change in the Home, we are still happy
Both Sooky and Dale know Sooky worked 24 more years
that it is serving the purpose of helping our youth. We
support the kids graduating and welcome them into our what it means to serve our for Prudential Insurance Co. as
Alumni Association. country. Dale served in the First Vice President.
We are very proud to announce the first recipient of the
Army for 40 years beginning in
the North African Campaign Sooky lives in San Antonio,
ISSCH Alumni Association $500.00 Scholarship. The
and Europe. After returning Texas and Dale in Tucson,
scholarship was awarded to HYCA Academy Graduate
Anne Phelps by Doug Jordan, (pictured above) our new home, he joined the Army Arizona. Both send their love
Alumni Association President. Congratulations to Anne! Reserves. to all of their “Homie” friends.

2. Issue #2 January 7, 2011 A Bi-monthly Supplemental Newsletter To The Morton Memorial Alumni Homesite
Remembering our loved ones…
What the caterpillar perceives as the end, to the butterfly, it’s just the beginning…
2010
J. Charles Lawhorn 78, Greenwood, Indiana, passed away
December 4, 2010. Charles was a graduate of the Class of
1950. He will be remembered on the Morton Homesite for his
unbelievable knowledge of
the Home and it’s History.
He shared his experiences
often. He was very
disappointed when the Brought losses to
Home closed in 2009 and
would express his feelings our Alumni and
often. Charles loved the
Home. He was deeply hurt
when he lost his dear wife
their families…
Ogla in the Spring of 2010.
All of us always looked
forward to Charles posts, as
they were smart and full of
information. He will be When a Home brother or sister passes
sadly missed on the Morton It is felt by all, as we are family…
Memorial Alumni Homesite.
This statement is so true for those from the children’s home.
Charles and Olga had a While growing up at the Home you develop a family bond with
beautiful family of 6 your roommates. Many children were at the Home all of their
children. Daughters Linda J. young childhood, so naturally, they think of each other as their
Woods, Cathy Franks, Vicky brothers and sisters. We have lost some loved ones in 2010.
Lee, and Lora Vivas. Sons Gary Dupre’ and Adrian Lawhorn. Not only in our Home family, but some have lost dear family
The family celebrated Charles’s life with a private service. Our members too. Below is a listing of those who have passed since
sincere Condolences go to their family. January 1, 2010. Remember, there could be some missing on
this list. If you know of any of our family members that have
passed and are not listed here, please contact me at:
suzsky4morton@hotmail.com
NAME CLASS OR POSITION HELD DATE OF DEATH
Jo Dianne (Robertson) Himes, Class of 1960 01/01/2010
George Pitts, Class of 1943 01/21/2010
Virginia “Ginny” (Galvin) Dison, Class of 1944 02/09/2010
Roy Lee Webb, Class of 1967 02/20/2010
Mary (Armarie) Rardon Boyce, Class of 1945 03/01/2010
Elinor I. (Hamm) Day, Class of 1940 05/14/2010
Barbara (Chambers) Farber, Class of 1954 04/06/2010
Helen Marie (Lawhorn) Clark, Class of 1943 06/10/2010
Evelyn (Balle) Sophronia Gaster, Class of 1942
Sybil H. (Humphrey) Burnett, Class of 1939 07/25/2010
Evelyn Sophronia Gaster, 87, peacefully went home on Tuesday,
December 21, at The Village at Legacy Pointe in Waukee, Iowa. Bernice E. (Vinson) Alexander, Class of 1940 08/06/2010
She spent her final days surrounded by loved ones, including
Wanitta Mae Kirk (Houseparent) 09/07/2010
her only daughter Cindy (John) Tometich of Johnston and four
grandchildren: Melissa (John) Ulrickson of Ankeny and their four Dr. Robert Raisor (Teacher) 09/12/2010
boys - Sam, Jack, Max, and Frank; Elizabeth (Scott) Behrens of
Kansas City and their two girls; Evelyn and Annabelle; Ryan Dr. Clifford Gerbig, Class of 1951 09/12/2010
Tometich of Johnston; and Mary (Jonathan) Kaisand of Ames.
Robert “Bob” Bragdon, Class of 1965 10/06/2010
Evelyn was raised at the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Darrin Lee Goff, Class of 1985 11/21/2010
Home, spending time whenever she could with her beloved
parents and siblings. After attending beauty school, she moved Mary L. (Norris) Tochterman, Class of 1945 11/24/2010
to Iowa, worked as a beauty operator, and married Harold J. Charles Lawhorn, Class of 1950 12/04/2010
Gaster in May 1948. Consistently putting the needs of others
before her own, she exemplified this Scripture: "Your attitude Evelyn (Balle) Sophronia Gaster, Class of 1942 12/21/2010
should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, who...made himself
nothing, taking the very nature of a servant." She loved to
volunteer at her church, serve coffee to a daily houseful of
Gone but never forgotten…
visitors, and spend many of her days loving on her family.

3. Issue #2 January 7, 2011 A Bi-monthly Supplemental Newsletter To The Morton Memorial Alumni Homesite
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless…
-Mother Teresa
Keep these old friends on your prayer list… Betty (Kraft) Tabor, Class of 1958
Here are more addresses to keep in touch: Betty should be going through chemo now for cancer.
Please drop her a card as she could use a good boost
from her fellow classmates. Write to Betty at:
Betty Tabor,
Fred Wright: 11659 North Carthage Pike, Knightstown, Indiana 46148 1660 Daub Street
Greenwood, Indiana 46143.
Max & Wilma Stanley: 11712 North Carthage Pike, Knightstown, IN If you need an immediate update, you can write to
46148. As many of you already know, Max & Wilma just celebrated 69 her brother Bob at: recraft@bellsouth.net
years of marriage. What a great example they have been for us all! As
recent as a couple of weeks ago, Max was hospitalized. Becky (Barnett) Flowers, Class of 1979
Becky married her long time bow Saturday,
Tony Crump, Class of 1983 December 4th. She has been through Chemo and is
Tony was recently diagnosed with cancer. Please keep Tony and his family holding her own at this time. Please write Becky at:
in your prayers. Becky Flowers
131 Franklin Street
Karen (Jordan) Williams, Class of 1979 Knightstown, IN 46148
Karen has been through a lot this past year. Because of complications from
diabetes, she had one leg amputated. Unfortunately, they had to amputate Bob Snedaker, Class of 1950
the other leg too. I hope may of you will write to Karen, she has been Bob’s sister Rosie contacted me recently and informed
moved to a rehab center. You can write to Karen at: Karen Williams, me that Bob is now in a nursing facility. He has
Danville Rehab Center, 255 Meadow Drive, Danville, IN 46122. COPD and has severe problems breathing. She said
he would love to hear from his friends by phone or
John Dicus, Class of 1967 mail. Bob’s contact information is as follows;
John recently had open-heart surgery at Northwestern in Chicago and is Bob Snedaker
doing well. The doctors are hopeful that John will now be able to go Riverside Village
through liver-kidney transplant surgery as soon as a donor is available. If 1400 West Franklin St.
you would like to write to John, his address is: Elkhart, IN 46516
John Dicus You can call Bob at: (574)-215-3090. You can also
10328 Margene Drive write to Rosie at: Gmiles09@cs.com
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Barbara Richardson, Houseparent for over 28 years
Nancy (Wilbur) Burmeister, Class of 1970 Everyone loves Barbara! Please keep her in your
Nancy recently received a miracle, a double lung transplant. She has since prayers as she is recuperating after an illness. You can
had a couple of complications and 3 more surgeries. She is now at home and write, or call Barbara, as she would love to hear from
doing better. Please write to Nancy or call her. She loves hearing from our all of her former students. Write to:
Homies. Write to:
Nancy Burmeister Barbara Richardson
5355 Sweetwater Drive Lincoln Center – East Building
Indianapolis, IN 46235 1029 East 5th Street
Phone: (317) 823-1396 Room 106
Connersville, Indiana 47331
Phone: (765) 825-2697
You can write to Susie Jackson-Yagher anytime at:
suzsky4morton@hotmail.com

4. Issue #2 January 7, 2011 A Bi-monthly Supplemental Newsletter To The Morton Memorial Alumni Homesite
Zoom To View!!
CHECK HERE EVERY ISSUE The Morton Memorial Honor Remember when?
FOR NEW FLASHBACKS! Roll published in the October 8,
1954 issue of the Home Journal.
Now we know who the smart Remember when J. J. E. Sang?
This article came out in the July, 1966 This group sang at the 2009 Graduation
ones are!! I do apologize for the
edition of the Home Journal. Of course, Ceremonies for our last graduating class.
quality of the photos—I hope to
Debi is a still a real sweetheart today! This photo was taken from the January
improve on them next time!
1995 Home Journal. What a group!
These are so much fun to look
back on… Zoom To view!
Remember Mr Walker. He is doing great,
living in Knightstown. This photo is from
the October 1983 issue.
!!!!!!!!!!
Remember the old dairy barn? This Remember
drawing is by Joan Bell Hart from the Art & Jacquie
Class of 1955. Randolph at
Homecoming
in 1976? They
could sure cut
a rug
together! Art
was from the
Class of 1939.

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The Adoption by Dale Hughes
They came down to the Home to adopt a He was a sturdy little runt in his knee-
little Child to be their very own. length pants, black socks and dark,
And walked the entire campus where unruly hair. And he seemed so very
So many little children roam. happy as he played--never seeming to
have a single care.
A little girl would be nice, so sweet
And lovely, she would really be a joy. It’s an odd phenomena, the changing of
But there were so many here to choose from, minds; and the end results of what they
It was then they spotted a little boy. achieved. Of some fast passing fantasy,
which ends up in reality, something they
Their attention focused on him as he chased never perceived.
a mongrel dog around and around. About this poem…
He would throw a stick as far as he could They called him over. He came running
for the puppy to retrieve when found. and confronted them with a beaming I try to call both Dale and Sooky when
smile. The mongrel dog was at his heels, I can. I admire the brotherhood
He screamed and laughed, deeply involved jumping and tugging at his shoelaces all between them. This poem is about an
As they continued to run and play. the while. actual incident that happened to Sooky
But he really knew why they were here, when he was just 10. As we talked this
And thought, “Would this be the day?” “What’s your name little boy?” They past week, I asked Sooky about the
asked him. In wild anticipation, “I’m incident. Even at 91 years old reading
Only ten, he had been an orphan for as long Carl,” he said. The couple smiled down the poem to him over the phone still
As he could remember, or figure. at the little orphan boy, brought tears. He will never forget the
He wanted to have a Mom and Dad to love; ---but adopted that mangy dog instead. day the couple came to the Home in
Leave the Home for a life much bigger. 1930, and choose the dog over him.
Please submit all information for the next Newsletter by 4:00 pm on Monday, March 7th, 2011 for a March 8th release date. THE HOME TIMES newsletter is an independent
newsletter for the Alumni of Morton Memorial High School and the former employees of The Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home located in Knightstown, Indiana.
Just like the Morton Memorial Alumni Homesite at MyFamily.com, The Home Times is intended to bring you NEWS about our Alumni and to bring our Alumni together.
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information to either my e-mail, or regular mailing address. I will personally e-mail it to you.
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make a donation, send all donations to our Association Treasurer: George Cambron, 5447 Rinehart Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
Please make your check or money order payable to: The ISSCH Alumni Association