The Mail-Journal, Volume 73, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 January 1962 — Page 2

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THE MILFORD MAIL

SPORTS CARNIVAL

Trojans Play Silver Lake Tomorrow Afternoon, Bow To North Webster 54-40

By LLOYD WENGER Coach Jerald Van Meter’s- Milford Trojans may not retain their crown as county champions, but they may pull the biggest surprise of the tourney in defeating the Ramblers for the second time this season. * The total point production will surpass all previous records. No team will reach the century mark, however winning teams will average nearly 70 points per contest. Bill Whitaker will take single game laurels with over 30 points against Sidney Friday while Atwood’s Dave Creighton 1 will put on the greatest defensive show guarding Mentone’s * 'JSSI6B Creighton Wednesday Finally, Friday and contests will all be close-scoring, thrilling,* fan-pleasing engagements. The tourney title will be harder to win, and more deserved by the team that survives than any tourney in recent years. Six teams: Etna Green, Mentone, Pierceton, Silver Lake, North Webster, and Syracuse, are all considered strong contenders. The Milford Trojans, victorious over the Ramblers in their first meeting 64-61, clash, with Silver Lake again in what could be one of the fiercest battles in the early sessions of tourney competition when they meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. BOW TO WEBSTER Last week when they played North Webster they failed to look like tourney contenders during the final 16 minutes, after playing good ball throughout the early part of the game. The Blue and Gray, coached by Jerald Van Meter, led 10-9 at the end pf the first period, were tied at half-time, and then watjrited the Red and White add 19 points during the third stanza, while they only added nine markers. • . Max Duncan was high for Milford with 11 point®, but no one came near the performance of Jerry Guleltt, who scored 16 points and grabbed 22 rebounds from the taller Trojans. Dave Carey also played outstanding ball, contributing all of his 15 points during the Red am White’s second half rally. ) The game was nip and tuck throughout the first half, with Milford leading most of the time, largely due to exceptional defensive play. However, Milford lagged on defense during the final 16 minutes of the contest, and watched the much shorter Trojans of Coach Donnie Butts out-rebound them at both baskets. The box score follows: MILFORD (40) — Zimmerman 221, Baumgartner 424, Duncan 513, Troup 123, Holderread 201, and Gerber 212. Totals: 16-8-14. NORTH WEBSTER (54)—Gullett 723, Carey 552, Wright 002, Rhoades 200, Weaver 312, Davis 522, Baker 002, Enyeart 001. Totals: 22-10-14. Stan Stump was the only consoling factor of the “B” contest, lost 36-28. Stump parted the nets for 16 points on five fielders and six graits tosses. The Milford squad led 10-9 at ,the end of the first period, then trailed 20-17 and 26-21 at the next two stops. Pierceton ‘B’ Team Defeats Leesburg, 44-25 The junior Cubs leading all the way sunk the junior Blue Blazers 44 to 25 in a game preceding the varsity game at Leesburg Friday night. Coach Tom Sittier used 13 players inthe game and Pierceton found little trouble in winning the game. Cone had 13 points followed by Stickney with 9. , PIERCETON (44)—Wells 200, P. Rhodes 122, Obregon 000, J. Rhodes 203, Richmond 001, Carlin 112, Reid 000, Blanchard 000, Cone 610. Moore 000, Ringgenberg 042, Stickney 330, Caudill 000. Totals: 15 field goals, 11 free throws. 10 personal fouls. LEESBURG (25) —K. Boggs 131, Rodgers 111, Irvine 001, Riffe 103, Landis 002, D. Boggs 434, Plom 100, Bishop 105. Totals: 9 field goals, 7 free throws, 17 personal fouls. Pierceton Jr. High Over North Webster, 22-19 The junior high Cubs nipped the North Webster junior high basketball team by a score of 22 to 19 in a game played at North ' Webster January 4. In a hard fought game with the score tied many times, Pierceton went ahead in the fourth quarter and won 22 to 19. Pierceton’s Dough Gregory had 9 points followed by Bailey with 5. North Webster’s Wagoner had 7 points. ,

Thursday, January 11, 1962

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LLOYD WENGER

Tourney Count Down

Perhaps the only thing certain about this week’s county tourney is that it’s being held and even that may not continue to be certain, considering the sub-zero weather which may immobilize all fan-carrying vehicles. - Nevertheless, Til try to imitate a giraffe, stick out my neck just as far as I can, and suffer the consequences of predictions that may prove to be more provocative than accurate. Howbeit, here goes. Etka- Green is my selection for 1 the county championship. While it is true the Bulldogs of Mentone whalloped the Cubs 84-66 last Friday, th£ score may be reversed in Saturday’s championship tilt. How could, a turn-about take placg? Well, first of all, four Cub regulars were watching the last the game from the bench during ..their previous outing while J Mentone was winning at the foul ( stripq, canning 34 gratis tosses to | 14 by tjie Cubs. They were beaten, from the field 26-25, which is. usually more significant come. tourney time. Also, Mentone plays [ an extra.game in the tourney, and must contend with Syracuse, a team that almost upset them earlier this season, before they meet the Gubs, who should be rested for the contest. The listing of members of , this year’s County All-Star team will include the names Bill Whitaker, Meredith Moyer, Bill Nellans, Ronnie Longyear, John Zolman, John Lantz, Jerry Gullett, and DaVe Creighton. It t: > f . Franklin township trustee Lawrerice Butts, an ardent basketball fan, found himself torn between loyalty to his son and his home team when North Webster played Beaver Dam in the second game of the tourney. A real Beaver Dam backer, Butts’ son, Donnie, is coach at North Webster. Gaylord Toll, North Webster principal, can see his home team playing in the finals against MentpHS'i .’ . and having their hands full, so he states. Crew cut Paul Bateman, Menton£ coach who most always comes up with a good team, tells firends “the heat’s on;” He says, “We just gotta be good. Everyone is expecting it from us.”

CONDENSED STATEMENT STATE BANK OF SYRACUSE DECEMBER 30, 1961

RESOURCES Cash & Due from Banks $ 463,391.44 U. S. Gov’t. Securities* 1,540,998.92 Municipal Bonds* 456,323.08 Other Bonds* 44,000.00 Loans and Discounts** • 1,201,093.30 Banking House, Furniture . Other Assets • • • •

■ D • TOTAL $3,781,086.13 TOTAL $3,781,086.13 * Net, after deduction of valuation reserves of $35,000.00 **Net, after deduction of valuation reserves of $ 8,828.84 OFFICERS DIRECTORS J ~ . DONALD VANDERVEER DONALD VANDERVEER, President KENNETH W. HARKLESS NOBLE C. BLOCKER, Vice-President CHARLES H. PURDUM, JR. E. E. LINDLEY, Cashier RICHARD VANDERVEER LOIS SCHLEETER, Ass’t Cashier , NOBLE C. BLOCKER

Chronology ■

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Bryant Curtis marry. 18. Donnie Joe Linville, 1 day old, passes away. 19. Girls’ summer recreation program begins. 19. Lions install new officers — Wayne McCarter, president. 20. Max Clark dies in Phoenix. 20. Jill Ann bom to Mr. and Mrs. David Hostettler. 21. Mrs. Elmer Ruch has heart surgery at Robert Long hospital. 22. C. S. Myers, Inc., receives congratulatory letter for sales record from Ford Motor Company. 23. Beth Ann bom to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gutwein. 22. Harold Albertis born to Mr. and Mrs. Albertis Mickem. 23. Mary Ann bom to Mr. and Mrs. Tibor, Szabo. 23. Christina Elaine bom to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson. 24. Charles Gawthrop, ?o’s, dies. 25. Kinda. Kay bom to Mr. and I Mrs. Philip Stuckman. 25. Ruth Stieglitz and John E. Hooley exchange wedding vows.

Retires As Chief Engineer From Telephone Co.

After a half of a century of service to the telephone industry, R. E. Daniel has retired from his position, as chief engineer for United Telephone Company of Indiana, Inc., and Ohio Telephone Service Company, it was announced today by G. A. Steele, president of the two companies. Both companies are headquartered in Warsaw. Mr. Daniel’s retirement, which will become effective January 15, 1962, climaxes a telephone career that began when he was a sophomore in high school and extended over a period of 52 years. “RE,” as he is affectionately called, practically grew up with the telephone. His father was in the telephone business back in 1908. “RE” worked with his father while attending high school in Kewanna, Ind., and after graduation, he took a telephone engineering course at Drake university. In 1916, while employed by Automatic Electric Company, he helped install the first dial telephone system in Indianapolis. A few years later he became local manager at Winona for the Winona Telephone Company and when United Telephone Company acquired the Winona properties in 1931, he was promoted to district manager over 9 exchanges. In 1946,. after serving as district manager in several exchanges, he was promoted to the general offices in Warsaw as General Plant Superintendent. One year later he became chief engineer and in this position he .was instrumental in accelerating ! tfte company’s' dial conversion and . modernization program. His retire- | ment becomes effective just two months after the company’s only remaining manually operated exchange was converted to dial operation. Mr. Daniel and his wife Gertrude live at 219 North Grant street in Warsaw. They have one married son, Louis, who lives in LaCrosse, Wis. Mr. Daniel is a member of the First Methodist church of Warsaw, American Legion, . Masons and Elks Lodge. He is president of the Warsaw Coin Club, and a member of the board of governors for the Indiana State Numismatic Association. State Hunting And Fishing License Has Error State conservation officer Earl Money calls attention to all Hunters and trappers of an error |in the 1962 hunting and fishing license issued by the state of Indiana. The license for hunting and trapping all fur bearing animals should show an expiration date of FEBRUARY 15, instead of January 15, as per the license.

Police Report Jan. 3—Direction of traffic at Mrs. Cook’s funeral at 2:20 p. mby Officer Kneeland. Jan. 4 — Officer Pierson shot himself accidentally in the leg and was taken to Goshen General hospital. Jan. 4—Officer Kneeland, arrested George H. Wentworth of Elkhart at 7:25 p. m. for going 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. ; Jan. 6—Officer Kneeland investigated accident involving John Stieglitz, Washington, D. C. Jan. 6—Officer Kneeland investigated accident of Merlin Groves and Kenneth Lee Mathews,, both of Milfor&V ; Jan. 9—Direction of traffic at Devon Veach funeral at 2:15 p. m. by Officer Kneeland. Jan. 9—Truck hit police car at 6 and 15. Causing about $250 damage. Officer Kneeland investigating.

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LIABILITIES Common Stock $ 70,000.00 Surplus 70,000.00 Undivided Profits or’nnn nn Reserve for Contingencies 35,000.00 DeP 1,304,544.69 Deimind: 2,179,702.58 12.271:50

Co. Attendance Lead By Leesburg

Mrs. Russell Truex, county attendance officer, announced Monday that Leesburg school, grades 1 to 12, led the county with 98.54 per cent attendance during the second grading period. Beaver Dam ranked second with 98.22 per cent and Etna Green was third with 98.01. Others are as follows Atwood, 97.75; Mentone, 97.52; Claypool 97.41; Milford 97.29; Syracuse, W3S-. Silver Lake, 97.20; Pierceton 97.19; North Webster, 96.94; and Sidney, 95.96. Mrs. Truex stated in her report that Frances Davis’ third grade class at Atwood had the highest individual percentage with 99.90.

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ATTEND COUNTY SHRINE INSTALLATION DINNER WEDNESDAY Among those attending installation of new officers of the Kosciusko County Shrine, which was held following a dinner at Westminster hotel at Winona Lake on Wednesday evening were Mr. and Mrh. John Davidsen, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Estep, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Treesh, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Augsburger and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baumgartner. Plans for “A Day at the Circus” were made for Thursday, February 22, when the Shriners will take a 36-vehicle caravan of I, county third graders and their sponsors to the Shrine circus to be held in Fort Wayne. During the meeting H. W. Baumgartner was presented a lifetime honorary membership in the Fort Wayne Murat Shrine.

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Pierceton Drops Leesburg Blazers, 77 To 71, In Pre-Tourney Game Friday

The Pierceton Cubs traveled to Leesburg Friday night and defeated a hard fighting Blue Blazer team, 77 to 71. Both teams played a running game with not much thought of defense. Pierceton commanded the game throughout the first half. The first quarter ended with Pierceton ahead 22 to 17. In the second quarter the Cubs really moving, scored 23 points and extended their lead to a 45 to 28 score. The Blue Blazers fighting back hard, outscored the Cubs in the third and shortened the score to 60 to 49. In the fourth quarter the fouls started to catch up with the Cubs, with two leaving the game with five and two more carrying four each. The game end-

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ed with Pierceton ahead 77 to 71. Pierceton used nine men during the game. - . Pierceton had four players in double fibures, O’Dell with 24, Slusher 14, and Menzie and R. Kerr with 10 each. 1* . Leesburg’s Dausman, a sophomore, played ctkgood game and led his team with 24 points. PIERCETON (77) — Rosbrugh 331, Menzie 505, R. Kerr 343, S. Kerr 003, O’Dell 964, Slusher $25, Cone 000, Conley 404, Stickney 021. Totals: 30 field.goals, 17 free throws and 28 personal fouls.. LEESBURG (71)—Boggs . 202, Dausman 10-4-4, Skinner 001, Beebe 105, John Beebe 254, Roberts 112, Hartman 561, Amolt 612. Totals: 27 field goals, 17 free throws, 21 personal fouls.