Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 89, Number 15, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 7 October 1965 — Page 1

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Council Passes Amendment To Zoning Ordinance The Common Council passed on third reading the amendment to the zoning ordinance which will rezone certain areas from residential to multiple dwelling. They amended it, though. Miriam Street was rezoned for possible apartments, but a buffer of 132 feet south of Marion Street was included as a protection to the residents on Marion. The other area rezoned was from Market to Lincoln between Locke and Metzler. Another ordinance to allow the residence of Ray Schwartz to be rezoned for limited business was passed on first reading by title only. There was a discussion of parking. Councilman Schwartz had suggested dthat meters next to the corner be eliminated, but the Board of Works had rejected this idea. It was decided to get signs which direct people from out of town to the city parking lots. Councilman Schwartz reported that the fire siren hasn’t been working properly but would be fixed. He also reported that work had been done to make West Park Pavilion meet fire safety standards. Police Chief Middaugh reported that in September his department had 125 calls, 33 complaints, 15 arrests, and six accidents with a total of $3,655 in damage. The Mayor suggested that a'res olution commending the school board for making a decision on a school site be passed. This was referred to the City Attorney for wording which would serve the purpose. The Mayor said that he’d made some investigation of possible acquisition of land adjacent to Stauffer Park to expand Nappanee’s park facilities. Legion Auxiliary Plans Homecoming Fish Fry Friday Asa part of the Nappanee Homecoming celebration, the Nappanee American Legion Auxiliary will have a Homecoming Fish Fry at the Post Home. It will start at 5 p.m. and go until 8 p.m. Friday. In this way people can get all the fish they want to eat before the football game between Nappanee and Bremen. WINS CONTEST The winners of the Midwestern United Life Insurance Company’s “August Premium Plus” contest were honored Tuesday, September 28 at the Fort Wayne home office at a special luncheon held by Company President Phil J. Schwanz. The 19 winners of this, contest led the Company’s entire field force of more than 450 representatives in premium income produced during the month of August. A variety of gifts were presented to the winners following the luncheon. The local winning representative from Nappanee who .was honored at this affair was Vance D. Frederick. . . 1

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This is the home of Camp-Mor, Nappanee's newest trailer factory, which is nearing completion on the west edge of town. Stanley W. Moore fe the owner.

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TO ALL * VETERANS AND WIDOWS The newly appointed Elkhart County Veterans Service officer will be at the American LegionHome every Thursday at 9 a.m., effective October 15. McCormick Ready For Showing Os New Chevrolet McCormick Motors plans a gala weekend to show the 1966 Chevrolet line. The new models will oe on exhibit on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 7, 8 and 9. There will be gifts for the kids, loor prizes and refreshments. In addidtion to Chevies and the Corvette, there will be a showing jf the whole- line of trucks. In addition a Nappanee product, .leckaman Manufacturing’s Phoelix Motor Home, their Phoenix Convertible, and new truck camper will be shown. Sales manager, Howard Barrick said that advance orders have been remendous and that, based on present sales both of the new model and of the 1965 cars, this should, be a big year for Chevrolet. McCormick will be open until 9 a.m. each evening during the showing. All friends within the area are cordially invited.

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Airman Dennis R. Eilers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Eilers of 457 W. Walnut, Nappanee, has been selected for training at Keesler AFB, Miss., as an Air Force communications-electronics specialist. The airman, a graduate of Nappanee High School, recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. WSCS Thrift Shop To Open * October 18 The Methodist WSCS is sponsoring a “Thrift Shop” and Rummage Sale at the former Pletcher Garage, 202 South- Main, Nappanee. Any good, clean, used clothing, furniture, antiques,- jewelry, dishes, etc. will be accepted on consignment and sold on a ’i basis. Merchandise will be accepted from the public as well as our church members, starting Wednesday, October 13 to 16 for marking and priceing. The sale starts Monday, October 18,. from 10 am. to 5 p.m. daily and will continue until further notice.

Bloodmobile To Be Here Oct. 14 A Red Cross blood donor card may be the most important piece of identification a person carries in his billfold. Residents of the Nappanee community will receive one when they give a unit of blood at the Red Cross Bloodmobile drawing .on October 14, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Legion Home. Mr. Davis, chairman of the Goshen Red Cross Blood Program, explained that the blood credits earned by participation in the local program will travel with the donor on vacation and are good in any hospital in the United States or Canada which accepts Red Cross blood or credits. ■ Should the patient require a rare type of blood not available in the community where he is hospitalized, the blood will be shipped in frpm the nearest Red Cross or AABB source. There is no charge for Red Cross blood and the patient will be billed only for the hospital’s costs for processing and transfusion. In addition to providing easy identification of the donor’s eligibility, the Red Cross card gives the donor’s blood tyipe, vital information in case of accident. Mr. Davis urged all former and currently active blood donors to join the newcomers at the bloodmobile visit on October 14 to update their credits and give so that others may benefit from their contribution. Homecoming At Millwood Chapel This Sunday This coming Sunday, October 10, is the home coming at the Millwood Chapel Christian Church, five miles north of Etna Green, just off State Road 19. Sunday School is at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30 with the pastor, Rev. Kanode bringing the message. Everyone is invited to share in the carry in ddinner at 12:15 at which the afternoon guests will also share. At 1:30 the afternoon service of music, special singing, and testimonies will be presented by the Lake Shore Gospelaires (converted inmates of Michigan City State Prison). The Lake Shore Gospelaires began their public appearances shortly after September 7, 1963, when a church group visited the prison and heard the men preparing -a radio program. Rev. Stewart Robinson and J. P. Friend, Steward at the prison immediately went to work to have them present a Sacred Concert at their church. It was through the goodness of Warden Lane and the Dept, of Correction, that they made their first trip, The response was so good that they have been going ever since. Most of the men are saved in the group and they are trying to make that 100 percent. Millwood is happy to present this group for their home coming service and they are anticipating a record attendance. All friends and former members are urged to be present.

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FLY YOUR FLAG Americanism Chairman for the Legion and the VFW Auxiliaries Betty Holderman, reminds every citizen to fly his American flag on Columbus Day, October 12. Other patriotic days to remember for the flying of the flag are United States Day on October 25, and Veterans Day on November 11. Captains Are Announced For Local UF Drive The Nappanee Community United Fund has announced the drive captains for the various categories of the solicitation. The drive is scheduled for the period of October 11 to 20. The captains and their areas of responsibility are as follows: Beverley Slagle, house-to-house solicitation; David Stalnaker, industry; Stan Yoder, retail establishments; David Hosier, outlying businesses; Gene Henschen, service stations and fuel oil distributors; Dr. Russel Bolyard, professional division; the Rev. Don Ruhl, ministers; Herb Cripe, Jr., insurance men; David McGrew, automobile dealers; Phil Lehman, school teachers and school administration; and Diane Hare, beauty parlors. A kickoff supper is planned for this group at the Church of the Brethren this Sunday evening at 3:30. RUMMAGE SALE The Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church will have a rummage sale on Saturday, October 16, at the VFW Hall. Anyone may bring their items for the rummage sale as early as October 14, and someone will be there to take care of the items.

NOT WA-NEE When this school district was reorganized, the new board asked the people to help them find a name for the district. were submitted, but apparently ignored. We ended up with a meaningless name, subject immediately to ridicule. Everyone has had to make concessions as far as the location of the new high school. The Board agreed on a site to which everyone in the whole district will have to behoved. There's nothing We can do now but support this decision and to help in every way we can to make it a top notch high school.But let's not call our high school Wa-Nee. Let's all of us keep thinking until we come up with a name more suitable and with more dignity. If you get any good ideas, send them to us, and we'll pass them on. STILL A GOOD IDEA In the United States, there are now 700 junior colleges, taking care of some of the need of more post high school education for more people. New junior colleges are being formed at the rate of 25 a year. Indiana has been comparatively backward in the direction of junior colleges. California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois lead the states. We still believe that this would be a wonderful project for Nappanee. Towns which have small colleges are usually attractive and interesting. Nappanee has the available land. It is in a desireable location. It could draw on a great many interested students from this area. We are told that funds are available from various sources. If that is true, we should investigate. What a tremendous thing Nappanee could do to insure its own future and to contribute significantly to the education of our young people. Why doesn't the Mayor or the Chamber of Commerce appoint someone to investigate this possibility? It might be that we'd have the groundwork laid for the time when something could be started. When we've mentioned this before, we've always received favorable comments, but no offer to help.

Hundreds Os Items For Sale At Kiwanis Auction From the aniount of goods which members of the Nappanee Kiwanis Club have gathered for their auction, it promises to be a large and exciting affair. It will take piace Saturday, October 9, at 1 p.m. at the city parking lot. The biggest item to be sold will be a Phoenix camper trailer. It is 12 feet long and brand new, donated by Heckaman Manufacturing. Other items include rugs, furniture, china, shoes, chicken feeders, tropical fish tanks, and an assortment of things for everybody. Kiwanis is devoting this sale for their major project to raise money for their youth activity fund, which goes to help youth in Nappanee. Colonel Roger Hahn will be the auctioneer. Nappanee Young Republicans Elect Officers The Young Republicans met and organized last week in Nappanee. Temporary officers were elected. Dr. James Wenger was elected chairman, Mrs. Jack Stump vice chairman, and Mrs. Gene Slagle secretary. William Miller, County Chairman, Ruskin Oldfather, County Chairman of the Young Republicans, and Jack Arnott, City Chairman, were all present to address the group. A general discussion followed. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 26, at the home of Jack Arnott. Anyone interested is cordially invited.

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FIRE SUNDAY Nappanee firemen were called to the home of Argyl Rowland, R 1, Nappanee, a little before noon Sunday. Apparently sparks from the chimney had started a fire which caught the roof. Firemen were able to put it out before damage was extensive, but they reported that it could have been a very serious fire if allowed to burn any longer. Stahly-Stillson Move To New Quarters The new quarters of the Buick, Oldsmobile and Rambler dealers is open for business. Stahly-Still-son, Inc. have moved into their new building on Route 6 east of. Nappanee. Joseph Stillson and John Stahly acquired the business of Pletcher Motor Cos. from M. S. Pletcher in 1961. Mr. Pletcher had been in business here 36 years. Both Mr. Stillson and Mr. Stahly are natives of Nappanee. The new building is 192 feet long and 65 feet wide. It will contain facilities for complete service and sales including equipment for front end alignment. The showing of the 1966 Rambler will start today (Thursday). Buick and Oldsmobile will be shown on October 14. Stahly-Still-son plans its formal grand opening some time in November. The company will also handle GMC trucks and Johnson Motors. Rally To Start Homecoming Action Tonight Many feel that the football game between Bremen and Nappanee Friday night may well decide the winner of the Northern Lakes Conference. This game will climax Nappanee Homecoming this weekend. Actually, homecoming festivities will start Thursday (tonight) with a parade and pep rally and bonfire at Stauffer Park. The parade will start on South Main Street. The traditional rivalry between Bremen and Nappanee will be aired during Friday’s football game. The Nappanee High School Band has been working hard for this event. Between halves, the 1965 Homecoming Queen will be crowned. Candidates are Sue Pontious, Lynda Lehman and Linda McFall. There will be a homecoming dance sponsored by the Student Council after the dance in the AllPurpose Room for students, alumni and their guests. Duncan Sinclair is general chairman of Homecoming, and Mary Jane Tobias co-chairman. Elkhart Symphony Starts Season The Elkhart Symphony Orchestra will start its 18th season on Sunday, October 17. Bruce Berg, outstanding violin virtuoso, will appear. The teenage violinist will perform the Paganini Violin Concerto. His father, Herman Berg, will conduct the orchestra. The rest of the program will observe the Sibelius Centennial, featuring the works of this Finnish composerv—^_ On November 28, Pauline Tweed will be the guest and will sing arias by Verdi, Puccini, Handel and Beethoven. On February 20, Katherine Glaser, a protege of Arthur Schnable, will play Mozart’s Concerto number 503 and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto. Patrick Maloney, C.S.C., an Irish tenor will be the soloist at the season’s finale on April 3. He will sing arias by Mozart, Handal, Mendelssohn and Bizet. The concerts are at the Elkhart High School Auditorium at 4 p.m. Zigmont G. Gaska is conductor. Subscriptions for the season can be obtained by sending a check to Elkhart Symphony Society, Inc. Box 144, Elkhart. They are $2 for students, $5 for single, $lO for family. 367 OES The Nappanee chapter of the OES 367 will meet on Tuesday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. There will be an initiation. Social hour will follow the meeting.

Central PTA Plans Panel Discussion The second meeting of the Central P.T.A. will be held Wednesday, October 13, at 7:30 pjn. at the Central School. The program will be “The Health and Safety of Our Students.” A panel consisting of Richard Strakowski, Mrs. Robert Woodhams, Mrs. Lamar Culp and Mr. Allgate will discuss the concerns of the school for the welfare of the students in the classroom, playground and on the streets. The public is invited to attend. Fatal Car Crash Near Nappanee There was a fatal automobile accident Saturday afternoon at County Roads 52 and 3, just northwest of Nappanee. A car driven by Harley E. Yoder, Topeka, was driving west on 52 and struck the car going north on Route 3. Mrs. Ethel Davidhizar was killed in the crash. Mr. Davidhizar, Monroe Hochstetler and Rosa Hochstetler, R 1, Bremen, and Joanna Hochstetler were all hurt and taken to Elkhart General Hospital. Yoder suffered deep cuts on his hea<? and is listed in critical condition. Yoder apparently failed to see the stop sign. Both cars were completely demolished. Three Commended For Scores On Scholarship Tests Three students at Nappanee have been honored with Letters of Commendation for their high performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) given last spring. They are among 38,000 students across the nation recognized for scoring in the top two percent of students who will complete high school in 1966. The Commended students rank just below the 14,000 Semifinalists announced last month. James 0. Weddle, the school’s principal, has announced that the Commended students are: Candace C. Hockert, Irvin W. Kanode and Duncan Sinclair. John M. Stalnaker, president of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation said: “These students are being recognized for their outstanding performance on the qualifying test. Theirs is a notable academic achievement. “In a rigorous competition like the Merit Program, it is unavoidable that many fine students will miss being named Semifinalists by a narrow margin. Nevertheless, the student in this situation is very capable and deserve generous recognition for their distinguished effort. “The Commended students have considerable ability, which should be developed through further education. They deserve every encouragement, and their promise is great. They represent an important intellectual resource which our nation needs.” Only the highest-scoring students in each state, the Semifinalsists, remain eligible for further consideration in the competition for Merit Scholarships. Although students receiving Letters of Commendation advance no farther in the Merit Program, their names are reported to other scholarshipgranting agencies and to the colleges they named at the time they took the NMSQT as their first and second choices. NiMSC also reports home addresses, test scores, anticipated college majors and career intentions ofMhe Commended students to colleges.

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Melvin Witt who is attending Warren Wilson College in North Caroline sent word home that he made the basketball team there end is looking forward to a very successful year. Mel played 2 years on the Bulldog team and participated in track and baseball. For anyone wishing to write to Mel, his address is Warren Wilson College, Box 1179, Swannanoa, N.C. C. Anglemeyer Dies Suddenly Clayton Anglemeyer, 60, of 205 N. Elkhart St., Wakarusa, died unexpectedly at 6 p.m. Saturday of a heart attack suffered in the Hoover Case in Wakarusa. He was an employee of the Arrow Travel Trailer Cos. in Nappanee and a member of the Union Center Church of the Brethren. His wife, the former Florence Blocker, whom be married on June 3, 1931, died on June 7, 1964. He is survived by two children, John and Joanne, both at home; a foster daughter, Mrs. Arthur Stickel of Madison Twp.; two brothers and two sisters. The funeral services were at the Union Center Church of the Brethren Tuesday with burial there. "Helping Hand" Program Is Begun By PTA Interested citizens are being asked to volunteer their homes for the “Helping Hand” program, sponsored in Nappanee by the Central and the South PTA. The plan consists of selected homes, in each block in a community. The home displays an unobtrusive yet readily distinguishable sign which states “BLOCK HOME”. This home then is a refuge when a child is in trouble, whether it be from dogs, bullies, or an alarming stranger, sudden illness or accident. Each home will have a list of names to ca 11 in an emergency such as police, school, rescue squad, etc. The president, principal and chairman will have a list of all the children in school and their telephone numbers. Whatever the emergency, the Block Home parent will take appropriate action. She is not expected to break up fights or to give medical attention, but to notify the proper authority in each case. Anyone wishing to volunteer as Block Home Parent is urged to fill out the application elsewhere in this newspaper and to send it to Mrs. G. E. McMurray, 154 S. Rosenberger. More information can be obtained from Mrs. Keith Dougherty, Mrs. Wendell Metzler, Mrs. Kenneth Walters, Mrs. Ed LeCount Jr. or Mrs. Marvin Miller.