The Mail-Journal, Volume 1, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 November 1962 — Page 1
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A most important day for the voters of the Lakeland Community School Corporation is Tuesday, November 6. On this day they will elect the people who will have the responsibility for the operation of the new school district for at least the next two/ years. This decision is the most important one that voters of this corporation have to make since they decided to establish the corporation by their 70 per cent favorable vote last May at the primary election. The quality of the persons elected will reflect in
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By THOMAS BUSKIRK Candidate For The Lakeland School Board District 1 (Plain Township) I, Thomas Buskirk, was bom in Indianapolis Sept. 30, 1901. I attended grade school and Technical high school. Because I attended Tech I realize how much difference there is between the curriculum of the larger high schools and that of the smaller schools. In fact, my freshman year at Purdue was more or less of a review of the subjects I had just had at Tech. I specialized in poultry husbandry at Purdue and started business at Tippecanoe Lake in the spring of 1922. I was in the poultry and feed business for ten years. In 1932 I married Irene James of Portland. In the same year I discontinued the poultry and feed business and started our resort business which we continue to operate. We have a son, Tom, Jr., who lives in Leesburg and a daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Davis, who is a librarian at consolidated Mississinewa high school in Gas City. I feel that consolidation is the only hope we have of giving the rural youth an adequate high school education. With increased enrollments, the colleges are mak-
Funeral Services For Mrs. Hullinger, Son Wednesday
Residents of Milford and the surrounding community were shocked by the death on Sunday night at 7:05 o’clock of Mrs. Kenneth (Jane Ann) Hullinger,. 26, and her two-year-old son Kris, and the hospitalization of another son Kim, 4, and Mr. Hullinger. Mr. Hullinger is a Milford high school teacher. They were riding in a 1961 Volkswagen on state road 13, about four miles north of Middlebury when a car came across the double yellow line and crashed head-on into the Hullinger car. The small car, driven by Kenneth Hullinger, 29, was crumpled by the impact and the occupants thrown out. Mrs. Hullinger died instantly of severe head and facial lacerations with multiple fractures over her entire body. Double Funeral Double funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon in the Eel River United Church of Christ. Dr. Andrew K. Craig and Rev. William L. Chapman officiated. Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery. Kris had a skull fracture with face lacerations and internal injuries. He was dead on arrival at the Elkhart General hospital. Another son, Kim, aged 4, had bruises and a slight concussion but was able to tell his name and age to rescuers. Kenneth Hullinger is confined
i the quality of educational oppor-1 tunity provided for district children. i On the sample ballot printed in this issue are listed the candidates by districts as they will appear on the official ballot. It should be noted, however, that these names will be rotated on the official ballot—this means that one can’t count on voting for the “second” or "third” name on the list as the order of the names will be varied as provided by the election laws. A few words about the mech- | anics of voting: follow instruc- [
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Van Buren Twp. Voters To Have Four Ballots Voters of Van Buren township will have four ballots to fill out next Tuesday, Nov. 6, when they go to the polls. The two of perhaps the most interest will be the ballot for ! electing members of the Lakeland school board. There are 17 candidates for the five positions on the board. Complete details for voting this ballot appear in a page 1 article, and the complete ballot appears on another page of this issue of The Mail-Journal. Township Ballot Commanding secondary interest is the Van Buren township ballot. Incumbent Republican trustee Noble W. Neff heads the Republican ticket. He is unopposed 1 on the Democratic side. Trustee Neff’s advisory board candidates are Herbert W. Baum- I 1 gartner, Maurice Beer and John Davidsen, all incumbents. Repub- : lican candidate for justice of the ; peace is Harry Dale Doty. On the Democratic side Wayne ; Bucher and Paul L. Kizer are candidates for the advisory board, j There is no Democratic JP cand- j idate. 1 1 i r j The two other ballots Van Bur-!: • en voters’ will be asked to fill out ’ ‘ are the county ballot and the state ' ballot. Both appear on another page in this issue as sample ballots. ing their entrance requirements so high that only the students of the larger high schools are able to enroll and keep up their grades. With more young people leaving the farms and goirig to industry and offices, it is necessary for I them to compete with the graduatI ed of the better equipped city high schools. The better trained applicants get the best jobs. Os course consolidation is going to cost money. We must maintain jour present schools plus a new high school. The Lakeland school board should be composed of men who are willing to devote enough time to give this community the best educational facilities that it 1 can afford.
Kris Hullinger to the Elkhart hospital and has been unconscious since the accident.' It was determined late Monday that there were no broken bones in his head and it is thought that when the swelling subsides he will regain consciousness. He has possible fractures of a kneecap and arm and multiple bruises. The Hullingers were returning from a visit to Mr. Hullinger’s sister, Mrs. Madelon Bowen, of near Mendon, Mich., when the accident occurred. 17 Year Old Driver The 17-year-old Michigan youths, Andrew Kemp, r 1 Constantine, the driver, and Kenneth Yoder, r 2 White Pigeon, were the occupants of the other car in the accident. Kemp, a Constantine high school junior, received only bruises to his chest and was released after ex(Continued on second section)
|tions carefully—do not vote for more than five persons—do not vote for more than one person in any one district (it will invalidate your entire ballot). You may vote for any number of candidates from one to five as long as you follow the rules mentioned above. This means one could vote for only one candiate and have his vote counted. It should also be pointed out that you need not participate in the regular election if you do I not see fit to do so, and you will [ be counted as having voted in so
JACK KLOPENSTEIN (HOME FROM HOSPITAL Jack Klopenstein of Nappanee, a former resident of Milford and chief of police here, is improving and is at his home in Nappanee. Last week Mr. Klopenstein was listed in serious condition in the St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester, Minn., following a sudden attack. The former Milford chief of police stated Wednesday that he did not know what hospital officials discovered when they took tests last week, neither he or his family has been told. He stated that he was feeling better and plans to return to his job with the Nappanee police deparmtent next week. Board Members For Election In Van Buren Twp. Board members have been named by precinct committeemen in Van Buren township. They are as follows: In the first precinct Democrat Paul Kizer has named Faye Hollar as judge, Betty Roderick as sheriff and Helen Rassi as clerk. Republican Harold Young has named. James Stuckman as inspector, Charlotte Wise as judge, Myra Gunden as clerk and Arnold Doll as sheriff. First precinct voters will vote in the Mary Thomas building on north Main street in Milford. • The Republican committeeman in the second precinct, Ed Cain has named himself as inspector, Esther Markley as clerk, Marie Miller as judge, and Doral Me Farren as sheriff. Democrat committeeman Raymond Pinkerton has named Elva Wiggs as clerk, Joy Rassi as judge, and himself as sheriff. Second precinct voters will vote in the Milford town hall. In the third precinct Democrat Wayne Bucher has named Edith Little and Mary Helene Levemier as clerks, Ruth McDaniel as judge, and Frank McDaniel as sheriff. Republican John Davidsen has named Joan Haab as inspector, Sue Wolferman as judge, Nilah Jonasch and Shirley Augsburger as' clerks and Everett Butrick as sheriff. Third precinct voters will vote in the fire station on south Main street.
Democratic Caravan Saturday A Democratic candidate caravan will be conducted in Kosciusko county Saturday afternoon, according to Democratic county chairman Paul Conkle. The caravan will form at the county fairgrounds, then move through Warsaw to Atwopd, Etna Green, Mentone, Burket, Claypool, Silver Lake, Sidney, Pierceton, North Webster, Leesburg, Milford and Syracuse. The caravan will end at about 6 p. m. at the Lakeland Democratic Headquarters at North Huntington street in Syracuse. Candidates night and open house has been planned at the Syracuse headquarters, with candidates being given an opportunity to talk briefly. Anyone interested in entering the Saturday caravan can do so by being at the fairgrounds at 1 p. m. Saturday, chairman Conkle stated. ATTENDING CONFERENCE AT INDIANAPOLIS Mrs. Charles Kerlin of Milford, librarian, and Miss Ethel Bowser, Syracuse librarian, will attend the Indiana Library Association conference Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week at the Marott Hotel in Indianapolis.
i far as registration requirements I are concerned. Take voting seriously; select carefully; disregard political affiliations they are not important in this election and for that reason are not designated on the ballot. This is a non-partisan election. Use the following check list provided by the Indiana School Boards Association to help you decide who will be a good school board member. Ask yourself the following questions about each of
Youth Breaks Leg In Syracuse Street Accident Robert Mock, 14-year-old son of Mrs. Wayne Mock of r 2, Syracuse, was struck Tuesday afternoon by by an automobile operated by Russell Ritter of Syracuse as he attempted to run across highway 13 in downtown Syracuse. * Injuries The youth suffered a double fracture of his right leg, a severe bump on the head and multiple bruises and abrasions. He is reported in satisfactory condition and resting comfortably. Robert was crossing in the middle of the 100 block, S. Hunitngton, going toward the Huntington building at approximately 4:30. He Was looking toward his left at the coming north-bound traffic. According to a statement by Sharon Nordman, driver of the ; leading northbound auto, the boy! had seen her but had not stopped to look north toward the Ritter car. Mr. Ritter had stopped for the light and was proceeding south on the highway. Witnesses reported that they had seen the boy being thrown several feet in the air, that he landed on the pavement before j the car and crawled to the curb. He remained there until the fire department’s equipment truck arrived and conservation officer Earl Money, state trooper Robert Clevenger and others rendered first aid and transferred his to the Harris ambulance for transport to the Goshen hospital. Investigating the accident were trooper Cleveneger and Syracuse police officer Robert Robinson. BPWC RUMMAGE SALE NOV. 2 Reports on the annual Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s rummage sale, to be held tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday, are that several BPWC members spent today, Thursday, sorting and marking donated items and articles of clothing. It was announced by the publicity chairman that contributions can be delivered to the Scout Cabin where the sale is to take place beginning at 8 o’clock Friday morning, Nov. 2. LUTHER LEAGUE AT WITTENBERG The Luther League of Syracuse Grace Lutheran church attended the Homecoming football game at Wittenberg university at Springfield, Ohio, last Saturday with Wittenberg defeating Ohio Wesleyan 37-6. Making the trip from Syracuse were Mr. and Mrs. Philip K. Fawley and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. James Stucky, Pastor and Mrs. Carl Satre, Judy Stucky, Bobbie ! Stiver, Mary K. Bushong, Bunny Cripe, Kathy Dorsey, Greg Bowser, Gary Mock, Bill Bushong, Tom Kramer, Larry Lea, Steve Carlson, Mike Storms and Mickey Jones. Wittenberg university is supported by the congregations of the Lutheran Church in America. Calvary EUB Youth Fellowship To Hold Special Program Nov. 4 A special program will be sponsored by the Youth Fellowship at the Calvary EUB church next Sunday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Robert Mishler of Nappanee will show slides of Nigeria, Africa, where he served two years in the Volunteer Brethren Service. He returned to the United States last January and is now a social studies teacher in Nappanee. While in Africa, he worked with the Church of the Brethren Mission and was an instructor in a class of carpenry in the Waka school. The public is invited to attend this program.
the candidates, answer honestly, and vote accordingly. , The people that count are the ones that are counted! 1 , Be Counted Vote Nov. 6. 1. IS THE CANDIDATE genuinely interested in and devoted to the public schools with a desire for their progress and improvement? 2. IS THE CANDIDATE of good standing in the community—honest, and with a deserved reputation for good judgment and sound common sense?
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Keen Interest In Election Shown At Syracuse
Turkey Creek township voters will be faced with state, county, township and school board ballots at Tuesday’s elections and are now seriously sizing up the various candidates. Jones - Arnold The race with the greatest interest in the Syracuse area seems to be that for the office of Turkey Creek township trustee with Republican Madison F. (Matty) Jones and Democrat Harold Arnold as its candidates. Matty Jones was elected to this office in 1942 and was re-elected for the 1946-1950 term, serving, a total of eight years as trustee. Harold Arnold, a popular grocer in Syracuse since around 1952, enters this race a newcomer in politics. Both have been waging quiet but extensive campaigns. On the Republican ticket with Matty Jones for advisory board membership are Ray Buhrt, Carl Hadley, and Everett E. Lindley. Candidates for the advisory hoard on the Democratic ticket with Harold Arnold are Hilary Bachman, Chester Brown and Maurice Crow. Turkey Creek JP Another township office to be filled during the election is that of justice of the peace. The only candidate for this office is Christian F. Koher on the Republican ticket. School Board ♦ Also of great interest is the election for the board of school trustees for the newly-established Lakeland, Community Schools Corporation. For a more complete and detailed story concerning this election, see page 1. Listed below are the candidates and the five districts from which they will be elected. District 1, Plain township - Thomas B. Buskirk, Sr., Dale E. Graham, Wallace W. Huffman, and Everett E. Rookstool. (Vote for one only.) District 2, Tippecanoe townshipRobert W. Braithwaite and William E. Pearl. (Vote for one only.) District 3, Turkey Creek township - Roy L. Stiffler and James C. Stucky. (Vote for one only.) District 4, Van Buren township and part of Jefferson township - Leo Wayne Anglin, Glenn Brown, Randall E. Dewart, Dorothy E. Johnson, and Robert J. Willson. (Vote for one only). District 5, member-at-large - Marshall Estep, Charles Krch, Ira C. Nine and Keith Whiteman. (Vote for one only.) Party Headquarters Both local parties have maintained headquarters which will be seeing an increasing amount of activity preceding the elections. The Republican headquarters is located on E. Main street in Syracuse and the Democratic headquarters is on N. Huntington, both in uptown Syracuse. Voting Places Turkey Creek township: First precinct voters will vote at the Palmer Heating and Air Condition building on road 13 north of Sy-1 racuse; second precinct voters at Byler Motors in Wawasee Village; third precinct voters at the Syracuse Scout Cabin; and fourth precinct voters at the school house. Election Board Members The Turkey Creek township election board members for the 4 precincts are as follows: Precinct 2 - Ralph Oyler, committeeman; Jack Vanderford, inspector; Mrs. R. C. (Susie) Tytler, judge; Mrs. Vernon (Celia) Beckman and Mrs. F. (Blanche) Bates, clerks; and Roy Riddle, sheriff. " - Precinct 3 - Dick Miller, committeeman; Mrs. Charlotte Me Sweeney, inspector; Mrs. Roy j (Edna) Niles, judge; Mrs. Lloyd j (Adelaide) Fisher and Mrs. Dale (Melba) Sparklin, clerks; and Earl Darr, sheriff. Precinct 4 - Douglas (Jim) Yo(continued on page 5, Sec. 1)
3. IS THE CANDIDATE successful in his private business or employment to the point of general public recognition of his ability to direct the important busness affairs of the school system? 4. IS THE CANDIDATE broadminded and openminded, with no “axe to grind,” willing to listen to reason, not afraid to change his opinions, and a good loser? 5. IS THE CANDIDATE able to plan ahead and think independently, to rely on facts and argu-
Youths Admit Damaging Lake Wawasee Homes More than SI,OOO in damages to two summer cottages near Lake Wawasee was admitted last week end by a 16-year-old Fort Wayne youth who implicated another 16-year-old boy from Anderson. Wanton Destruction At the N. C. Frick cottage, located on the east side of the lake in Crow’s Nest addition, the boys broke six windows, upset all furniture including the refrigerator and range, littered the floor with various forms of debris, upset an outbuilding and threw various pieces of lawn furniture next to the lake. Frick resides in Arlington, Va. The second cottage, owned by George Wright of Lansing, 111., is a new dwelling located in the Enchanted Hills addition. The boys allegedly threw dishes and skillets through nine windows, inicluding a picture window and two doorglasses. The floor was strewn with powders, liquid soaps and cleansers, the refrigerator was upset and the unit kicked out. Ceiling lights and table lamps were broken and an unlocked door to a bedroom was kicked to pieces. The Fort Wayne boy admitted the vandalism after being seen in the area. He could give no explanation for the malicious destruction of the property according to sheriff Sam Holbrook and state police detective Howard Lightfoot last Sunday. CFG PROGRAM HELD OCTOBER 2S Camp Fire Girls director of region IX, Miss Harriet Dively, met with the Syracuse Camp Fire Girl workers last Thursday afternoon, Oct. 25, in the Scout cabin. She displayed new materials and answered questions concerning new directions in the program which the Camp Fire Girls are undergoing. Those present from the executive committee of the Syracuse Camp Fire Girls were Mrs. Carl H. Satre, chairman; Mrs.. Harold Gallahan, secretary; Mrs. George Pippenger, registrar; and Mrs. Earl Money, group organization chairman. Also present were leaders and sponsors: Mrs. Frank Putt, Horizon club leader; Mrs. Charles Clevenger, assistant Horizon club leader; Mrs. Bud Cripe, Horizon club sponsor; Mrs. Raymond Jetmore, 4th grade guardian, and Diann Jetmore and Tammy Gallahan. JOHN ROBERTS GETS FIRST, WINS TRIP John Roberts, Syracuse high school freshman, received a first at the junior vegetable demonstration contest held last Saturday, Oct. 27, at Purdue university. A 4-Her for nearly five years and beginning his first year in the Future Farmers of America, John’s demonstration was entitled "Are You Putting Your Fertilizer Dollars Into the Right Place?” For placing first, he won a trip to the national contest which will be held in Miami, Fla., from December 1 to 9. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Roberts, r 3, Syracuse. WRC HOLDS INSPECTION Mrs. Bebon Crafton, Mrs. Hattie Cripe, Mrs. Ella Unrue, Mrs. Sally Wise and Mrs. Estelle Swartz of the Syracuse Women’s Relief Corps attended an inspection of the Herzog chapter of the WRC in Bremen last Friday evening, Oct. 26.
ments rather than prejudices and emotions, and to stand by conclusions and decisions? i 6. IS THE CANDIDATE courageous, willing to take responsibility, able to stand criticism, and willing to defend the board’s decisions and positions once a stand has been taken? I 7. is THE CANDIDATE able to cooperate with others, with a I strong sense of justice, and loyalty to associates ? I 8. IS THE CANDIDATE able ;to spend the time necessary tor
‘GOOD AND SAFE’ HALLOWEEN, SAYS POLICE CHIEF Milford chief of police Justin Kneeland said this year’s Halloween in Milford was good and safe. No destruction was reported by local Halloweeners. He said he wants to thank the youngsters for their fine Halloween spirit this year, and he found a splendid spirit of cooperations among the teen-ag-ers, parents, and clubs. Couple Killed In Milk Truck Accident A. Fort Wayne couple was instantly killed Saturday when their car rammed into the side of a locally owned milk truck at the junction of Noble county roads 100 S. and 650 W., seven miles south of Ligonier. Pronounced dead at the scene j by Noble county coroner Dr. Max Sneary, were Walter Eker, 59, and his wife, Mildred, 46, both of Fort Wayne. The coroner stated that Eker died immediately of a broken neck and a crushed chest and that Mrs. Eker was decapitated when the car smashed into the truck. Through Stop Sign Reports are that the Ekers were driving west on 100 S. at about 10:55 a. m. when the truck owned by Max Ganshorn of Syracuse continued through a stop sign into the path of the auto. State troopers Robert Moran and Norman Pierce said the driver of the truck, Phillip Heinzman, 20, of r 2 Warsaw was heading north on 650 W. Heinzman ■ told police that he saw the sign but was not able to stop in time to avoid the collision. Heinzman suffered a broken and crushed left foot in the accident and is reported improving at Whitley County hospital in Columbia City. SENIOR MOTHERS MEET RECENTLY The Senior Mothers club of Syracuse met recently at the home of Mrs. Deloss Smith with eighteen members and one guest, Mrs. Jason Martin, present. Mrs. Burl Salmon presided over the business meeting with Mrs. Joe Thornburg acting as secretary in the absence of Mrs. Hugh VanDyke. The program was given by Mrs. George Myers who spoke on beauty tips of the hair and skin and of facial treatments, hand care and posture. • Mrs. Calvin Johnson was cohostess and the door prize was awarded to Mrs. Vern Brinkman. The next meeting will be a Halloween party at the home of Mrs. John Roddie. ROUND TABLE LADIES MEET Mrs. Noble Blocker was hostess to the Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table in her home Monday evening with eighteen members present. Mrs. Justin Elkins of near Frankfort was a guest. The president, Mrs. Philip Fawley, presided and opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag; and the club collect. It was announced that Mrs. Blocker, Mrs. Clayton Mock, Miss Ethel Bowser and Mrs. Vernon Beckman would attend the 13th district meeting of Federated clubs held at the Westminster hotel at Winona Lake Tuesday. Mrs. Blocker presented the program on “Music Boxes” and displayed many from her collection. The next meeting will be held November 5 in the home of Mrs. Edgar Speer.
effective board membership ? - 9. IS THE CANDIDATE aware and does he/she understand that the entire district is represented by each board member and not just one group or geographical region? 10. IS THE CANDIDATE seeking personal prestige? ALL QUESTIONS OF COURSE SHOULD BE ANSWERED “YES” EXCEPT THE 10TH ONE, BY A PERSON WHO IS A WORTHY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE.
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By EVERETT ROOKSTOOL, JR. Candidate For The Lakeland School Board District 1 (Plain Township) I, Everett E. P v ookstool, Jr., was born on May 21, 1932, and am a resident of r 1 Warsaw, Plain township, Tippecanoe Lake. I am a graduate of Beaver Dam high school and attended Michigan State college for one year. I am married to the former Lillie Norris. We have three children, Kerry, age 5, Melany, age 3, and Holly Ann, age 1. lam an auctioneer and owner of Rookstool’s Pier shop at Tippecanoe Lake. From November 4, 1952 until Nov. 3, 1954, I served with the United States Army, spending one year in Korea during the Korean Police Action. I am a Protestant. If elected to the school board I will serve the people to the best of my ability and try at all times to receive proper returns for our money spent. And at the same time try to maintain a high standard of education for our children. DELEGATE TO S. E. A. FALL MEETING Miss Donna Ruch, a student at Indiana State Teachers college in Terre Haute, spent the week end With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ruch at Milford. On Friday she was a delegate to the Student Education Association fall meeting held at the Lincoln Sheridan hotel in Indianapolis. Mrs. Luella Martin, a Goshen school teacher, was the main speaker at the meeting. Janet Ramser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Ramser of Milford, accompanied Donna to the Indianapolis meeting. They attended the Butler university homecoming and pep rally Friday evening- I Guest Conductor Before County Choral Festival Robert Mitchum, associate professor of music and head of the fine arts department at Wabash college, Crawfordsville, Ind., will be the guest conductor for the county combined choral festival to be held November 11 at Grace college at Winona Lake. Mr. Mitchum has been teaching at Wabash college for the past 12 years. He is a frequent guest conductor and clinician in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Indiana. He holds a bachelor of music degree from Jordan college, a master’s degree from Butler university, and has attended Fred Waring choral workshops. He holds a bachelor of music dein the Choral Conductors’ Guild of America and the American Choral Conductors’ Association. The accompanist for the mor© than 400 voice choir will be Miss Jean Kaiser of Milford.
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