The Mail-Journal, Volume 73, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 January 1962 — Page 1

Tourney Parings Chronology, 1961 Postal Revenue Up

SEVENTY-THIRD YEAR

'HON ESTY STILL TH E BEST POLICY:’ HOLLAR “Honesty is still the best policy.’’. So states Mace Hollar, well known Milford resident as he returned a purse containing $lB to Juanita Clayton. Hollar found the purse front of the Milford school last Tuesday, but it contained no identification. He said he waited for Thursday’s Milford Mail, and sure enough, there was ah ad by Miss Clayton stating she had lost such a purse. ' Hollar said if there wasn’t any such ad he intended to run one this week.

Mrs. Ida Scott Buried Wednesday

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ida Mae Scott, 93, of Milford, at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Mishler funeral home. Mrs. Scott died in the Goshen General hospital at 2:30 p. m. Sunday after being taken there six days previously with pneumonia. She had been at the Cm Nursing Home in Milford for several years. ■ Mrs. Scott was a Milford and New Paris resident nearly all her life. She was bom Aug. 18, 1868 to Frederick and Anna (Deitz) Ettlein, in Streator, 111. She married William T. Scott, who died in 1930. She is survived by two sons. George of Milford and Fred of Smyrna, Fla.; two brothers, Guy Ettlein of Elkhart and Charles Ettlein of Sturgis,' Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Seville Scarlett of Elkhart; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Another son, Arden, preceded her in death. Rev. Carl Shearer, pastor of the Milford Christian church, officiated at the services and burial was made in the Milford cemetery. The Mishler funeral home had charge of arrangements. * FARREL CAIN WITH MILFORD LUMBER CO. Farrel Cain has accepted employment at/ftte Milford Lumber company ami began his duties this week. Mr. Cain is a former resilient of Milford, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cain. .■» He and his wife and two daughters, Beverly and Barbara, live on Country Club Drive on Winona Lake. Mr. Cain had been manager of the Talbert-Schaab Lumber company in Warsaw for about 15 years until it was sold. The Cain family may move to Milford sometime in the future, but plans at present are undecided.

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NEW COMMISSIONER — Ray Ferverda has assumed the post of commissioner from the northern district of the county beginning January, 1962. Ferverda was elected in November, 1960, to succeed Millard Stookey of Leesburg. Ferverda has been serving as trustee of Van Buren township. Noble Neff of Milford was named last week to succeed Ferverda as trustee.

Chronology

January 1. Joyce Ann Tutterow and j Larry Groves marry. 1. Lori Kay bom to Mr. and Mrs. James Hummel. 1. Eldon Beer buys 20th Century restaurant at roads 6 and 15. 2. Marvin Miller, 5-weeks old, dies. f 3. Town marshals Klopenstein and Pierson, re-appointed by town hoard. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Graff celebrate golden wedding day. • 5. Kenneth W. Hagans resigns post at Chore-Time Equipment, Inc. 7. Deanna Kay bom to Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Johnson, u 7. Masons install officers — Douglas Rensberger, Worshipful Master. 9. Mrs. Carl Shearer elected president of Sorosis club. 10. Rev. Edward McCance addresses PTO on “Your Home Can Be Christian.” 12. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd J. Felk-

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Miss Susan Morgan And Dennis Sharp Wed December 27 Sn Goshen

The holiday weddbig of Miss Susan Gene Morgan ov Goshen and Second Lt. Dennis Michael Sharp of Milford took place December 27 at Westminster Chapel, First Presbyterian church in Goshen. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (Jarlos Morgan, 301 South Seventh street, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Burris Sharp of Milford. The Reverend Andrew Hardie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of 'SO guests before the altar decorated with white poinsettias and lighted tapers in candelabra. Church organist, Mrs. Fred Langseth, played “Nocturne No. 3” by Liszt, “Salut D’Amour” by Elgar and “Romance” by Tsehaikowsky. Bride in Ivory Satin Wearing a gown of imported \Alencon lace and ivory satin, the 'bride entered the chapel with her father who gave her in marriage. Her gown was styled with fitted bodice fashioned of lace embroidered with seed pearls. The bateau neckline had a V shaped effect in back. The tapered sleeves were fastened at the wrist with small satin buttons. The floor length skirt of ivory satin, with appliques of Alencon lace and seed pearls, flowed into a chapel length train. Her fingertip veil of silk illusion was held in place by an ivory satin bow embroidered with seed pearls. She carried a cascade of white carnations and holly centered with a white orchid. Mrs. George Oser of Ann Arbor, Mich., sister of the bride, served as matron of honor and was her only attendant. She was groomed in emerald green satin brocade styled with scoop neckline, threequarter length sleeves and pouf skirt. She carried gardenias and holly on a white muff and wore a matching bandeau. Richard Sharp of Milford, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were George Oser of Ann Arbor, broth-er-in-law of the hride, and John Graff of Fort Wayne. Reception Follows The reception followed in West-

ner honored by Waubee Grange for 50th wedding anniversary. 13. Jesse Beer named “Young Farjner oi Year.” 13. Amy Jo bom to Mr. and Mrs. Don Yergler. 14. Milford wins tourney — defeats North Webster, .score —6757. 15. David Alan bom to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gudeman. 16. Lions hear Joseph Jessop tell of „ experiences at Golden Jubilee of Boy Scouts at Colorado Springs. 17. Merle Campbell and Harry Largent honor Trojans at dinner. 17. Janet Rarick named Betty Crocker “Homemaker of Tomorrow.” 18. Mrs. Emeral B. Jones, 76, dies. 22. Daralea bom to Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Grisamer. 23. Columbia Reading Circle and Sorosis club reciprocity meeting at Methodist church. * 24. Randall Dewart heads Chamber of Commerce.

THE MILFORD MAIL Devoted To The Interest And Welfare Os Northern Kosciusko County, Indiana

minster Hall with refreshments served by Mrs. John Graff, Miss Cynthja. Werner, Miss Martha Miller and Miss Carole Morgan, younger sister of the bride.

Lt. and Mrs. Sharp were on a wedding trip in southeastern Michigan. For traveling the bride wore a royal blue knit suit with matching accessories. They left Tuesday for Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tex., to make their home. The bride is a 1960 graduate of Goshen high school. She is a member of the sophomore class at Indiana university, and is a member of Alpha Eto Chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority. Lt. Sharp is a 1961 graduate of Indiana university and a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

Postal Receipts Up 24%

Indications are that Kosciusko county will have a much larger percentage of increase/ in postal receipts than the average of the nation in 1962. 0 Christmas volume mail showed an increase over last year and the new Metro system is working smoothly and efficiently in assuring the patrons of next day mail delivery in the area of Fort Wayne, South Bend, Chicago, and Indianapolis.

License Plates Go On Sale January 2 Motor vehicle license plates went on sale Tuesday and the sale will continue until the last day in February. March 1 use of the 1961 plates will be illegal. The colors are black and gold, the colors of Purdue university. The 1961 plates were the color of Indiana university, red and white. Applicants for license plates must show their 1961 tax receipts.

Os Local Events Os The Year 1961

25. Rev. Robert Ryman, 57, dies. 25. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krauter, North Manchester, observe golden wedding day. 26. Lawrence Myers elected to Chore-Time Board of Directors. 26. Freshman team wins 4-way tournament at Syracuse. 26. Lizbeth Ann bom to Mr. and Mrsr Frank Scott. 27. Billy Little is township chairman in drive to aid Goshen General hospital. 29. Brad Lee bom to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hockert. 31. Brent Charles , bom to Mr. and Mrs. James Hostetler. i February 2. Tamara Jo bom to Mr. and Mrs. Robert A.' Roberts. 3. County third graders see Shrine circus in Fort Wayne. 4. Andrea Riffe and Frederick Hershberger wed. 4. MHS students win 85 medals in district solo and ensemble con-

Also Offices In Downtown Syracuse

The Milford Trojans drew the Silver Lake Ramblers in the forthcoming Kosciusko county basketball tournament to be held next week end, January 10-13, at Syracuse. Milford won the county tourney last year. The Trojans and Ramblers will clash at 3 p. m. Friday, with the teams drawing the “bye.” The drawing took place Wednesday evening at the Silver Lake school. Coach Jerald Van Meter comments the drawings for the tour.ney “look pretty good” as far as Milford is concerned. “This does not mean it’s going to be an easy tourney for Milford to win,” he continued, “but the ‘bye’ we drew -js an asset.” Milford defeated Silver Lake several weeks ago 64 to 61 in a real thriller. The first game is at 6:45 next Wednesday between Pierceton and Leesburg. These two teams meet in scheduled play at Leesburg this Friday night. The second game is at 8:15 Wednesday between North Webster and Beaver Dam. Syracuse meets Claypool and Mentone meets Atwood Thursday afternoon. Two games are scheduled for Friday afternoon: Sidney vs. Etna Gregg, an< l Milford vs. Silver Lake. Dopesters see no real contests until the Milford-Silver Lake event on Friday, but as tourneys turn out, this is not necessarily true. Can Trojans Win? Can the Trojans beat Silver Lake again? According to coach Van Meter, they can. “If we are up for the contest, we can,” he said. Van Meter feels the Ramblers’ desire for revenge may spell their doom once again. He also recalled Silver Lake’s poorer showing on the road when they depart from the home gym they have mastered so well. The championship will come hard for any team. Coach Van Meter feels Mentone, Etna Green, North Webster, Pierceton and Syracuse, in addition to his Trojans, are all strong contenders. The Trojans tune-up for the tourney tomorrow evening when they meet the Trojans from North

The increase is due in part to the high business level -of local factories and business firms. Third class bulk mailing has shown a considerable increase also. Milford up 24% Chore-Time Equipment C o mpany of Milford is largely responsible for the increase in Milford postal receipts. According to postmaster Eugene Felkner gross sales for the year 1961 amounted to $24,256. This is an increase of 24 per cent over the year 1960. Ed' Pequignotr—Pierceton postmaster, statejs there' was an approximate l(Kger_cent incerase in postal receipts for that office at end of 1961. DIES IN MICHIGAN Miss Eloise Pinkerton received a letter from Mrs. Margaret Crapo of Mount Pleasant, Mich., stating that her mother, Mrs. Robert Jones, had passed away December 23 at Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Jones was formerly Mabel Florey of Milford and a sister-in-law of the late Mrs. C. A. Sparklin.

test at Warsaw. 5. Boy Scout troop 47 takes part in Klondike Derby at Rozella Ford golf course. 6. Earl Money, Wawasee conservation officer, speaks to Lions. 7. American Legipn Auxiliary selects Janice Rapp as Girl Stater. 8. Death of Mrs. Everett Forbes, 56. 9. Arch DeFries, 72, dies. 9. Brad Beiswanger wins Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science award 9. Mrs. Don Cedi capped in Gray Ladies ceremony. 9r-4>ouglas Lyn bom to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruch. 11. Merrel Oscar bom to Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Dietrich. 12. Fire damage at Merlin Groves’ residence at $2,000. 14. Adult farm class visits Anderson grain terminal in Maumee, Ohio. 14. Edward Doyle, WNDU, is speaker at PTO, 15. Julie Ann bom to Mr. and Mrs. Don Klopfenstein. 16. Jerald Van Meter named

MILFORD. INDIANA THURSDAY, JANUARY 4,1962

Milford Draws Silver Lake In County Tournament

Webster, now 6-3, at 8:15 p. m. The pairings for the .county tourney follows: Wednesday Evening 6:4s—Pierceton vs. Leesburg (1) B:ls—North Webster vs. Beaver Dam (2) Thursday Evening 6:4s—Syracuse vs. Claypool (3) 8:15 —Mentone vs. Atwood (4) Friday Afternoon I:3o—Sidney vs. Etna Green (5)3:oo—Milford vs. Silver Lake (6) Friday Evening 6:4s—Winners games 1 and 2 (7) B:ls—Winners games 3 and 4 (8) Saturday Afternoon I:oo—Winners games 7 and 8 (9) 2:30 —Winners games 5 and 6 (10) Saturday Evening B:ls—Winners games 9 and 10 (ID * Tourney officials will be Don *Hulman, Marion Acton, and Larry Gradeless. ADULT FARM CLASSES TO RESUME ON JANUARYB The Milford Adult Farm classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 in the ag room after the holiday vacation.. The topic Monday evening will be a demonstration on fuel additives given by Earl Montel of North Manchester. Several farmers have volunteered to bring in different brands of gasoline and lubricants for Mr. Montel to use in the demonstration. This is the fourth meeting and attendance has been good. OWNERS OF DOGS REQUIRED TO KEEP THEM TIED UP F*olice chief Justin Kneeland requests that citizens of Milford keep their dogs confined on property? Many complaints have been reported that dogs have molested and destroyed property and this order will be enforced beginning Saturday, Jan. 6. Stray dogs will be taken to the dog pound where they will be destroyed after 48 hours, if they are not claimed by the owners.

Milford-Syracuse WCTU To Meet Jan. 11 The Milford-Syracuse WCTU will meet on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 1:30 p.*m. at the home of Mrs. Glen Morehouse southeast of Milford. Guests are invited to attend this and all WCTU meetings. MILFORD RESIDENTS HOME FROM FLORIDA Mr. and Mrs. Jacque Wemple, Jackie and Jerry returned Tuesday from Tarares, Florida where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Wemple’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. ElmdT West. The Wemples enjoyed their winter vacation in the heart of the orange groves very much. ( 7„—. NEW SUBSCRIBERS TO THE MILFORD MAIL William Whetten, r 1 New Paris Terry Haab, 6900 W. 111th St., Worth, HI. David Hartter, Milford.

“Coach of the Area.” 16. Elementary grades contribute $70.42 to March of Dimes. 17. 75th World Day of Prayer observed at Bethel Church of the Brethren. 18. Gayle Lynn bom to Mr. and Mrs. Galen Haney.18. Eight firsts won by MHS students in state music contest at Indianapolis. 18. Lions host zone meeting at Westminster hotel. 18. Laura Ann bom to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoover. 19. Menno singers appear at Christian church. 20. Roy Allen bom to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teeple. 20. Death of Mrs. Glen Dreher, aged 33. 21. Town purchases new police car. 21. DAR pin presented to Jean Holderread at school. 23. Cyntria Lee bom to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kammerer. 23. Mrs. Herbert Stump reports seeing first robin of spring.

% Editorial CROSSING LIGHTS NEEDED Three wrecks at Milford railroad crossings in recent weeks point up the urgent need for crossing blinker lights at these crossings. Following last Thursday’s serious wreck at the Catherine street? crossing townspeople were alerted to the need for these lights. Just three weeks prior to that wreck, another wreck occurred at the same crossing. Several months before that a wreck at the First street rail crossing involved townsman Lou Rassi. The railroad has an adequate j blinker at the crossing at the north I end of town, but nothing else, i The loss of one life is too much to pay for these blinker lights. Is this what it takes to get the lights? We urge such organizations as the Chamber of Commerce, Lions and others to contact railroad officials at Indianapolis to see what can be done to get these lights for Milford. Bethel Church Fellowship Meets The Women’s Fellowship of the Bethel church met last Thursday evening at the church. The aid service director, Miss Grace Noss, was in charge of the arrangements for the evening. Two comforters were knotted and 47 cancer pads were made by the 18 ladies present. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Neal Cory. Mrs. Bernice Dwyer led devotions with a story of the origination of "Silent Night.” The group sang the carol. The entire group recited the 100th Psalm. Mrs. Dwyer closed the devotional thinking with a prayer that had many things we should consider in our daily living during the coming year. The hospitality committee for the evening was Mrs. Donn Kesler, Mrs. Mervin MiShler and Mrs. Larry Snider. They served mandarin orange and jello salad, nuts and bolts party mix, coffee and tea. -! The next meeting will be the 25th of January. $15,000 SETTLEMENT IN AMOS MAY CASE The administrator of the estate of the late Amos May of Leesburg has been authorized to accept sls, 000 as a death settlement against an Ohio couple. Mr. May was fatally injured in an auto accident on U. S. 6 more than a year ago. The claim was a* gainst Donald and Mary Welsh Cisle of Hamilton, Ohio. A vehicle owned by them was involved in the accident. Peoples State Bank of Leesburg is administrator of , the estate. ELDON BEERS RETURN FROM FLORIDA VACATION Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Beer, Kent, Tommy returned by plane Saturday from a Florida vacation. They left from Indianapolis Dec. 20. While in Florida the Beers stayed at the Trade Winds Motel in Hollywood. They took a jungle cruise in the Everglades and visited Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Klopenstine at Fort Lauderdale.

25. Winter’s heaviest snowfall — 11 inches. 25» Columbia City Eagles win over Milford in sectional tournament—score 71-63. 28. Georganna bom to Mr. and Mrs. George Buckingham. March 1. Harold and Jerold, twin sons, bom to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hollar. 2. Kimberly Marie bom to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Coy. 3. Boy Scouts hold court of honor at Masonic temple. " 4. Mrs. Edward Lyons, 39, dies. 6. Lions hear Norman Williams, director of public relations for Meridan Mutual Insurance Co. 6. J. Rolland Lechlitner, 65, dies. 8. Alan Beer receives $2,122.24 Hospital Grant to Nigeria. 9. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bleile observe 60th wedding anniversary. 10. Band and chorus spring concert —Jean Holderread and Brad

SUSPECT ARSON — This is the roaring fire at the Mamie Cook residence at Dewart Lake early Monday morning that brought firemen to suspect arson. State police detective Al Nacke,

Suspect Arson In Dewart Lake Fire

A heavy cloud of possible arson or foul play continues to darken the case involving the burning to the ground of the one-story frame Dewart Lake residence belonging to Mamie Cook of Lapel, Ind., late Sunday night. On Monday, New Year’s Day, deputy sheriff Max Ganshom and state police detective Al Nacke continued the investigation of what had the overtones of a malicious act involving the burning of the Peach Lane home recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kitchen and family. Milford Firemen Called Milford firemen answered a fire alarm at 9:45 p. m. Sunday turned in by Grace E. Cornwall who lives near the Cook residence. She had to place the call through the Nappanee telephone operator, because she could not reach Milford firemen by a direct call Milford firemen found the house on fire, but were able to extinguish the blaze. Fire damage was considerable. According tp Milford fire chief Harold Kaiser, he and three other members of the Milford fire department went to the lake home at 11:45 on a routine check and found the fire was out. r Y At about 1:30 a. m. Monday an? other call was put in to Milford firemen, that the house was on fire again. Firemen Oliver Replogle, driving the Milford fire truck on each run, said on the second trip he saw the entire sky was red when he left Milford. When Milford firemen arrived the house was entirely consumed by fire. ‘Fire Had To Be Set...’ The Kitchens purchased the house from Mrs. Cook in July of 1959, according to a deposition taken by the investigating police officers. Since that time Mrs. Cook brought court action to regain possession-of her house on the

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CITIZENS OF TOMORROW — Here we see ELAINE, 10, KATHLEEN, 2/ 2 , and STEVEN, 4 / 2 ,

Beiswanger receive Arion award. 10. Mariann Elizabeth bom to Mr. and Mrs. John Mullinix. 11. Gunnard Olson, 59, dies. 11. Renee Jean bom to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hueni. 12. Sonia Yvonne bom to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Giant. 12. Sharon Dewart and Bernard Keller wed. » 12. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Tyler observe golden wedding anniversary. 13. American Legion and Auxiliary dinner —choose Howard Woodward, Jr., as Boy Stater; Ronald Baumgartner alternate. 14. Dr. F. L. Rheinheimer presents film, “The Angry Boy,” at Parent-Teachers Organization. 14-16. Chore-Time holds service school here. 15. Nancjl Wilson final spelling contest winner. jL7. Five MHS students receive superior ratings in speech contest at Mentone. 6 18. Mrs. Eva Rarig and Roscoe

[The Milford Mall On Sale At —I la Syracase - Tfcarakar***. Kllnk’l Barkholder'a, Weatherhaada. TA* Galde Bestaarant A Galloway’s. In Milford - Campbell’! Mkt . Aatibarcer’a I.G.A. A Pewart Lake Grocery. In Leesbsrr . Braddeck Dm* Store. In Warsaw . At NewaVend At Viral National Bank Corner.

the sheriff’s department, and state fire marshal’s office are making a thorough investigation of the causes of the fire. This photo was taken by Leonard Foyle of Worth, 111. >

grounds of non-payment. The Kitchens moved to Goshen on Kitchen is employed by the Goshen Rubber Co. Meanwhile, however, the Kitchens had some belongings in the house, and they continued to keep a fire in the house ih an oil burning stove. They had until Dec. 31 to move from the house. When Mr. Kitchen returned to the house on Saturday, Dec. 30, he found the electricity had been disconnected and the stove pipe had been taken down or that it fell down. He said in disconnecting the stove he might have spilled a cup of oil on the floor which he wiped up. According to his signed deposition, Kitchen stated: “I would say that the fire had to be set by someone or it couldn’t have stai/ed.” The fire started in the attic of |. P ' the house. According to the deposition, Mr. Kitchen was at the house until 5:30 p. m. on Sunday. He said* he then went to Goshen, purchased something to eat at Fred’s CarryOut, then went home and stayed there the rest of .the evening. Donald Holt, who lives at 1312 E. 28th st, Anderson, but who also lives across the road west from the Cook house, told firemen and police there had been considerable “ill feeling” in the neighborhood concerning an “old shed” and some debris that were back of the kitchen house. This, however, was not disturbed by the fire. Police officers planned this week to give Mr. Kitchen a lie detector test at Elkhart to further their probe into the possible cause of fire, i

-{children of Mr. and Mrs. Doral Me I Farren of Milford. We think they ''i are going to grow’up and run a , | gas station just like their dad.

Smith marry. 19-26. Revival meetings at New Salem church. 20. Lions host basketball team and hear Max Bell, Elkhart Blue Blazer coach. 23. Joellen McClintic, winner of national recognition in baton twirling—mentioned in Who’s Who in Baton Twirling.” 26-Apr. 2. Holy week services at Christian church. 23. Lesa Lynn bom to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Perry. 25. Milford fire dept, assists in fighting fire that destroyed Bowser building in Wfersaw (Carter’s). 26. Mark Lee bom to Mr. and Mrs. James Sumpter. 26. Leslie Eisenhour and William Graff marry. 27. Miss Rosa Avalos, 30, dies. 29. Mrs. Floyd Schuder, 66, dies. 30. Andrew James bom to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown. 31. Hilda Jean Evans and Robert O’Blenis wed. >. (Continued on page 2)

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