Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 102, Number 34, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 24 January 1979 — Page 2

NappMe AAvaace-News Wednesday, January 24, 1979

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Police Log. . .

Slippery road conditions have been partly to blame for several of the traffic accidents which have occurred in Nappanee recently. No personal injuries have been reported. US6 East, near Coppes, Inc., was the site of a January 9 accident which occurred at 3:28 p.m., and involved auto 6 driven by Larry A. Swank, Syracuse, and Robin S. Wagner, 257 N. Rosenberger St., Nappanee Wagner stated to police that he had stopped for traffic. Swank noticed that

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the Wagner veMcle had stopped, but Ms auto slid into the Wagner car, causing it to strike the rear of a Ditmer Oil Cos. truck. No damage was done to the truck, but damagesto the autos were estimated at $2,000 to the front of Swank’s, car, and SSOO to the rear of the Wagner car. A car-truck crash occurred January 13, at 10:54 am., at the intersection of Main and Van Buren Streets. Driver of the auto was Linda M. Hooley, New Paris, and Kenneth E. Eckert, Elkhart, was the driver of the*truck. Eckert was slowing for a snow plow and other traffic, and Hooley also attempted to stop, but skidded into the rear of the truck, causing estimated damages of $750 to the car, and SIOO to the truck. The entrance drive to North Wood High School was the site of a January 18 3:20 p.m. mishap, involving a car driven by Dennis F. Weaver, 501 W. Indiana Ave., Nappanee. and one driven by Brooks A. Longfield, 802 S. Madison St., Nappanee Both drivers came to the Nappanee Police Department to report the accident. Weaver, who was westbound on the parking lot drive, stopped at the intersection with SRI9, and started to turn left onto SRI9. He failed to see the Longfield auto as it approached from the north on SRI9, and struck the vehicle in the rear Damages were estimated at SSO to the front fender of the Weaver car, and $687.76 to the rear of the Longfield car. A car-truck crash occurred January 18. at 3:59 p.m., at the intersection of SRI9 and US6. Driver of the car was Esther M. Kirkdorffer, New Paris, and the driver of the truck was Donald D. King, St. Jones, Michigan King was northbound on SRI9, and had entered the intersection. Kirkdorffer. who was southbound on SRI9, was preparing to turn east onto US6, failed to see the King truck, and was struck by the truck. Damages were estimated at $275 to the rear of the car, and SIOO to the front of the truck. A hit and run accident occurred January 18, at approximately 5:30 p.m., in the parking lot at North Wood High School. Brian Eby reported the

accident at 5:30 p.m., stating that he had parked Ms car in the lot, and that when he returned from basketball practice, discovered that it had been damaged. US6, near Mormngside Drive, was the scene of a January 20, 7:39 p.m. accident wMch involved a van driven by Nevill F. Spicher, 703 W. Market St., Nappanee. and a parked auto, owned by Daniel Slabaugh, Shamrock Meadows, Nappanee. Slabaugh’s auto was parked on the south side of US6, and it was struck by the van. Damages were estimated at $550 to the front of the van, and $2500 to the Slabaugh car. Spicher was arrested for driving wMle intoxicated.

H.P.D.

Subject would like to know who to call, his furnace isn’t working. Wirt wants Police Patrol; husband is on his way over and he beats her ev,ery time he corned Man looking for someone in area that makes sleighs. Report of hot rodders on Summit St. Complaint on snowmobiles on school property. Report of boy lying in snow, Lady wants roads plowed, baby is due Subjects report witnessing hit and run accident. Lady wants information on getting new driver's license. Lady reports that every year snow plows knock down her mail box. Lady wants to know what to do to get Notary Public license. Complaint on two vehicles using spot lights and driving recklessly. Hearing aid found near Library. Subject reports girl threatens to shoot Mm after he threw a snow ball close to her dog. Complaint on snow piled at Walnut and Jackson. Subject wants to drive moped to deliver papers. Reports of a pick-up and a van pulling kids on sleds. 112 calls on road conditions. 95 calls on school closings. Chief Thomas L. Rohr

Hospital news

Mrs. Fred (Linda) Hockert, surgery, January 17, Elkhart General Hospital. Mrs. Don (Maxine) Rink, surgery, January 18, Elkhart General Hospital. Reva Yenna, admitted, Janaury 22, to Elkhart General Hospital.

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A number of Nappanee's Camp Fire Girls have competed in this year’s annual Dolly Derby, sponsored by Goodwill Industries. This is the 20th year for the event, a doll dressing contest which gives new life to discarded dolls. In the past 20 years, over 16,000 dolls have been dressed for Goodwill. .. and over 7.500 girls have participated. Workmanship and authenticity of costume are two of the considerations by judges for the derby. From Nappanee. and other areas communities, the winners advance to South Bend, where local authorities in sewing techniques, fashion and design will award first, second and third place honors in each age and category division. Three best-of-show dolls will be selected to go on to compete in the All-American Dolly Derby, held each summer in Akron. Ohio. Following the public doll display, dolls are sold in Goodwill stores, with proceeds from the sales used to supplement the wages of the handicapped, and assist in maintaining training programs. Nappanee’s entries are being displayed in the window at Ron's Bakery. Grand Champion is Sallie Stover, age 12. a sixth grade student. Sallie also won Grand Champion honors last year, and went on to receive awards at South Bend and Akron. Best of show honors go to Susan Lehman. 11. a fifth grader: first place. Theresa Otto. 10. grade 5; second place, Renee llenschen. 11. grade five, and third place. Mary Kay Lemler, 10, grade 5. Sallie’s doll is a replica of the character created by Carol Channing in "Hello Dolly.’’ Miss Stover used pictures from the actual Broadway production, in attempting to make her doll as realistic as possible. Peg Hunsberger is shown arranging the dolls.

Court news. •. .

The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court. Richard Best is the judge. A bench trial was held January 16, for Orien F. Hall, Jr., who had pleaded innocent to a charge of disregarding an automatic signal. He was found not guilty of the charge. Donald A. Miller, Nappanee, charged with an inspection violation, paid total fine and costs of $32. Gary L. Walters, Nappanee, charged with deception, paid total"fine and costs of $29. Rex N. Edel, Bremen, charged with speeding 65mph in a 55mph zone, paid

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total fine and costs of s4l. Francis D. Miller, Nappanee, charged with an automatic signal violation, paid total fine and costs of $36. Charles E. Davidhizer, Elkhart, charged with having over-regulation weight, paid total fine and costs of $32. Chris Arnott, Nappanee, charged with deceptive practice, paid total fine and costs of $29. Dennis E. Fisher, Nappanee, charged with a stop sign violation, paid total fine and costs of $36. Richard R. Brandi, Nappanee, charged with an inspection violation, paid total fine and costs of $32. Paul D. Kitchens, Nappanee,

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charged with a stop sign violation, paid total fine and costs of $36. Timothy R. Gangloff, Plymouth, charged with an automatic signal violation, paid total fine and costs of $36. Ronald L. Summers, Nappanee, charged with a stop sign violation, paid total fine and costs of $36. Michael George, North Webster, charged with not having a safety sticker, paid total fine and costs of $36. Melvin L. Stewart, New Paris, charged with not having a safety sticker, paid total fine and costs of $36. Robert Owens, South Bend, charged with not having a safety sticker, paid total fine and costs of $36. Gary Base, Nappanee, charged with not having an operator’s license, paid total fine and costs of $36. Douglas L. Jordon, Milford, charged with not having a safety sticker, paid total fine and costs of $36. Andrew Hochstetler, Nappanee, charged with not having a safety sticker, paid total fine and costs of s4l.

Horse breeding

program scheduled

A management program on breeding horses will be presented Tuesday, January 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the First National Bank. Dr. Richard A. Battaglia, Purdue Horse Specialist, will present a special program on ‘‘lmproving Reproductive Performance of Horses.” The purpose of the meeting is to help mare and stallion owners arrive at workable decisions when it comes to selecting the breeding system, knowing when to breed, and managing the animals before, during and after the breeding period. Dr. Battaglia will also discuss the special nutritional needs of breeding animals, types of records that should be kept and additional information on horse management.