The Mail-Journal, Volume 1, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 December 1962 — Page 1
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VIEW OF NEW STORE — In: ■the above photo is a view of the new Augsburger IGA store which will be opening soon in Milford.
New Super Market To Open In Milford
The new Augsburger IGA store I which is being constructed in Milford on state road 15 will be completed and have its grand opening sometime in the near future. John Augsburger and his son, John B. | Augsburger, partners in the ven-1 ture, stated this week that the new supermarket was planned in keep- • ing with the growth of Milford and the Lakeland area. The Augsburger Supermarket is I a part of the IGA system of super- I markets which is the largest operating group of groceries in the j nation today. Because there are over 6,0*00 of these markets around the country it will be pos- 1
Don Bucher Breaks Leg In Friday's Basketball Game Don Bucher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bucher of r 3 Syracuse, a sophomore at Milford high school, broke his left leg just above the ankle in Friday night’s basketball game against the Bristol Pirates. Don had gone up for a lay up when he was hit by two players from the Bristol team. The leg . broke when he fell on it. After X-rays in the office of a local doctor he was taken home. Monday morning a cast was put on the leg. He returned to school yesterday (Wednesday). IS IT SPRING OR FALL? The pussy willow tree in the Henry Baumgartner yard west of Milford can’t decide if it is spring or fall? Mrs. Baumgartner reported that Saturday she noticed the tree was in full bloom. NEW SUBSCRIBERS TO THE MAIL-JOURNAL David D. Olinger, 616 No. Grant street, Warsaw. Henry Bohn, Box 563, Milford. Link Accounting Service, North Webster. Mrs. Florence Baxler, r 1, Box 657, Leesburg Ernest Rogers, 3 North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Nelson Hoover, 613 Mullens, Syracuse. Paul Randall, Leesburg. Goldie Sanderson, Leesburg. John W. Teeple, r 1 Leesburg. Mrs. Lester Teeple, r 1 Leesburg Owen Frederickson, Leesburg. Mrs. Richard Haines, r 1 Warsaw. Jesse Long, Leesburg
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MILFORD — In the picture on the left Stephen, 6, seems to be In deep thought about something and we wonder if it could have anything to do with the fact that Santa’s visit to Milford on Christmas eve isn't too far away! His little sister Cynthia Marie, 5 months old, has a happy smile but we’ll guess she isn’t even thinking of Santa.
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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)
The store is 98 feet by 70 feet ov- ; er-all size. It is constructed of ce- j ment block and painted a peach color with white trim. The shop-!
sible for. the store, to operate at every day low prices. No stamps or give away promotions to entice the customers. The savings will just be seen on the shelves. The ! new store plans to operate on a I low price, small profit basis, and i will be the first in this community to do so. j Modem merchandising faciliI ties are planned for the new store. It will have parking space for !over 50 cars. The building will also house a modern lunch room ■which Wifi seat 40 persons and will feature breakfast, lunches, and short orders.
LAKELAND H S PRINCIPALS AT CONFERENCE The annual Indiana high and Junior high and high school principals Association conference was held last Thursday and Friday, Nov. 29 and 30, at Purdue university. Those attending from the Lakeland Community School Corporation were Paul Moore, Syracuse high school principal, and Gaylord Toll, North Webster high school principal. Town Os Milford To Purchase New Police Car The town of Milford has announced that it is accepting bids until January 2, for a new police car. The bids will be opened at 7:30 p. m. on that date. The general specifications follow: The car to be a new 1963, twodoor, police type sedan, V-8, 220 HP to 270 HP engine, automatic transmission, extra duty 60-100 alternator 70-100 amp-hr. H. D. battery, dual electric windshield wipers, right and left spot lights on frame with clear seal beam, left spot light to be equipped with mirror, simulaneous flashing, parking and tail light, backup lights, sun visor, front seat safety belts, fresh air heater, defroster, deluxe steering wheel, radio standard, cigarette lighter to operate portable access., heavy duty brakes, oversize cooling system, heavy duty shocks and springs, police speedometer, padded instrument panel, mud and snow tires, firsts run 800: 15 nylon tires, radio noise supressiOn equipment with resister spark plugs and wires. Color to be specified. Bidder will remove from vehicle traded in by the city of Milford I Junction. The siren and red flash- ’ er light and install siren and red : flasher and light on new vehicle. All bidders should show horsepower of engine. Complete details appear in a legal which appears elsewhere in this paper.
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They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gall of r 1 Milford. In the picture on the right are Susan Arlene, 4, and Roger Allen, 7, children of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cannon of Milford. They seem to be off in dreamland thinking of Santa and wondering if he and his helpers are ready for Christmas.
ping area will have 4,200 square feet. The building is also to house, a lunch room which will be 24 !feet by 29 feet. Seen in the photo
Milford School Chorus To Present Christmas Program
By Earleen Fisher The Milford high school chorus, Under the direction of Joseph Judkins, will present its Christmas program Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Milford community building. Starting time is set for 7:30 p. m. The candlelight procession will sing “O, Come All Ye Faithful.” On stage, the chorus will sing “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones.” "The Christmas Alphabet” with special lighting will be given by the seniors. Those participating are Nancy Ahrns, Susie Beer, Sally Berkeypile, Carolyn Crowl, Vicki Fuller, Janie Mock, Connie Motts, Joe Judkins, Jr., and Garry. Miller. Judy Kern, Gloria Slabaugh, Mark Chambers and Jan Widup will sing “Let’s Make a Snow Man.’’ The boys’ quartet composed of Ken Beer, Joe Jessop, Dane Rumfelt, and Dick Sharp, will celebrate Christmas “Western Style.” Sharon Moneyheffer will sing “Sweet Little Jesus Boy.” "The Birthday of the King” will
NFO Delegates Meet Monday National Farm Organization delegates from the second congressional district met Monday at the St. Joe church hall at Reynolds, Ind. The group heard Fred Buschman, White county chairman. He introduced Glen Utley, state director of Fort Branch, Ind. Mr. Utley gave a summary of duties of elected officers and reported some of his past experiences at the national convention. The national convention will be held at Des Moines, la., on Dec. 12 and 13 and will have full CBS coverage, according to Mrs. William Stevens, of r 2 Warsaw, Kosciusko county NFO director. Elect Officers At the Monday night meeting the following officers were elected: Chairman — Maurice Struble, Jasper county Vice chairman — Frank Gorski, White county Secretary — Russell Lehman, White county Treasurer — Keith Padgitt, Jasper county Trustee, 1 year — Don Brewer, Carroll county Trustee, 3 years — Pete Garwood, White county Trustee, 3 years — John Cowger, Porter county.
No Gurfew For Syracuse
“No separate ordinance is necessary” is how town board member Harry Coy summed up the curfew situation at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Syracuse town board of trustees. “Personally I am against it,” was board president Byron Connolly’s supporting statement. Students Present Sixteen members of the Syracuse high school senior class were present to offer their views On the subject, with Sylvia Karesh acting as spokesman. Their views, in short, as presented to the board follow: 1. Have we shown the need ? 2. Wouldn’t it punish all teen--1 agers for the actions of a few ? 3. It is the parents’ responsibilI ity. ' *
are John F. Augsburger, who has operated a grocery in Milford for the past 26 years, and John B. Augsburger, his son, who has become his partner in recent years.
i feature the trio, Susie Beer, Michelle Conn, and Sharon Moneyhef- ’ fe r - • j The chorus will present a live--5 ly rendition of “Jingle Bells” before stepping down to form the • traditional living Christmas tree. • j Vicki Fuller will be soloist at 1 the top of the tree. She will sing ’ “Jesus, Holy Child.” j The chorus will conclude the program with “O, Tannenbaum,” i “Stille Nacht,” and “We Wish You r a Merry Christmas.” ; Ginger Hollar will accompany ■ on the chimes and Jean Kaiser at • the piano. Junior High Program The junior high program will i feature Christmas songs and car- , ols, most of which have as subject • matter a portion of the Christmas ’ ’ story. Soloists and special groups i include Bob Hoerr, Bob Steffen, : Craig Ruch, Jeanne Moneyheffer, Cindy Beer, Parker, Phend, Jan Purdum, Gary Hurd, Greg Jackson, Allyson Anglin, Virginia Ar- ■ thur, Esther Rocourt, Vicki Beer, Linda Kesler and Cindy Taylor. Miss Maris Knox is director.
WINNERS IN SATURDAY CERTIFICATE DRAWING Winners in the Milford Chamber of Commerce certificate drawing Saturday afternoon were Eldridge Bailey SBO, Carol Auer $lO, Evar • Troup $lO, and Lois Musser $5. ■ The drawing is held Saturday at , 4p.m. at Town Hall. *= Hire Temporary - Teacher At j Milford School 5 The Lakeland School Corporation ; has hired Mrs. Betty B. Geozeff of > r 3 Warsaw on a temporary con- ■ tract to teach in the Milford pubi lie schools. She began teaching - this week. Mrs. Gozeff will fill the position held by Kenneth Hullinger of f r 2 South Whitley until he is able ■ to return to his teaching duties. Mr. Hullinger was injured in an , auto accident north of Middlebury on October 28. The accident claimed the Jives of his wife and young son. The new teacher is a 1957 graduate of Indiana State college in Terre Haute. She and her husband have one child. Mr. Geozeff is a junior high teacher in the Warsaw > schools and a line coach for that city’s football team. Mrs. Geozeff is teaching social studies and junior high math. She ■ has done substitute teaching in the Lakeland school in the past.
4. It would be unnecessary work for the police. 5. School activities last until 11 o’clock. 6. Dates often last until later than 11. 7., Rushing home to abide by the curfew might cause hazardous driving. 8. Most parties last until later. 9. Money raising parties after basketball games and so forth would be cut short. 10. If a Syracuse curfew were to be passed, midnight would be better on week ends instead of 11 o’clock. Miss Karesh also stated that they had a petition with 140 signatures of Syracuse high school students opposed to a curlew. The students present were Shar-
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6,1962
RED' WEBER BOWLS 702 FRIDAY NIGHT Arthur (“Red”) Weber, assistant manager of Wawasee Bowl and an outstanding bowler himself, racked up a threegame series of 702 Friday night, while bowling in the Petersen classic singles. This is the third time during the past month that bowlers topped the 700 mark at Wawasee Bowl. Jack Carr of Bonar Lake got a 720 and 707 during November.
Christmas Concert At Syracuse December 16 On Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2:30 p. m. the Syracuse high school band and chorus will present its annual Christmas Concert. The band will play “Happy Christmas Holiday” arranged by Herfurth, “Winter Wonderland,” arranged by Warrington, “The Christmas Party,” x arranged by Walters, “Three Songs For Christmas,” arranged by Grunmov, and “Jingle Bells Rhapsody,” arranged, by Pierpont-Walters. The chorus will sing “Det Our Gladness Have No End” by Reoke, “Hail We The Christ,” arranged by Scarmolin, “Who Will Come to Bethlehem?” arranged by By les, “Christmas Carol Fantasy,” arranged by Davies, and “The Heavens are Telling,” arranged by Beethoven. Admission to the concert is free. LAKELAND MYF MEETS IN N. WEBSTER The North Wenster Methodist Youth Fellowship was host to the Milford, Leesburg and Syracuse MYF groups Sunday, Dec. 2, with 108 young people present for a spaghetti-supper, a play and singing. The supper, held in the basement, was served on tables arranged with Christmas decorations. The play and remainder of the program were given in the sanctuary. The play, entitled “Stolen Goods,” dealt with juvenile delinquency and how some teenagers’ problems can be helped through the church. Also pointed out in the play were difficulties confronting the minister with these problems in delinquency and the parents of youngsters involved. - Members of the cast were Dan Sullivan, Les Kline, Jim Kline, Ron Shipley, Doug Long, Mark Sponseller, Dick Roose, Mike Kline, Peggy Braithwaite, Melinda Watson, Cynthia Haines and Claudia Shipley. A singspiration was then enjoyed and Sue Long offered devotions and the lesson. OPEN HOUSE HELD FOR MR. AND MRS. GEORGE YERGER An open house for Mr. and Mrs. George Yerger of Findlay, Ohio, was held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 2, at the home of Mrs. Yerger’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Firestone, of Hunnicutt Village near Syracuse. Refreshments of cake, mints, punch and coffee were served to the guests from 2 to 5 o’clock Mrs. Tom Franks and Mrs. John Searfoss poured. Miss Mary Jo _ Firestone and Miss Karen Franks were in charge of the guest book and gifts. Guests Those present in addition to friends and relatives from Syracuse and the Church of God were: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Flegal of Eden, O.; Mr, and Mrs. Jim Hannon of Wabash; Mr. and Mrs. LaMar McDowell and Mrs. Leonard Hibschman of Elkhart; Mr. and Mrs. Max Berry and son of Nappanee; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Franks and daughter Karen of Wawaka; and several graduates of the Parkview Methodist school of nursing in Fort Wayne, former classmates of Mrs. Yerger.
on Levemier, Toni Butt, Dianne Kerfin, Connie Brown, Al Bauer, Jim Stefanski, Bobby Fisher, Jerry Kirkdorfer, Charles Koser, Jean Ihsley, Sylvia Karesh, Bunny Cripe, Sally Jo Fosbrink, Janice Pilcher, LuAnn Longenbaugh and Mike Storms. Attorney Speaks Town attorney Leon Connolly then explained to the students that since juveniles are treated differently than adults, different statutes are in effect. He proceeded to instruct them as to how a juven--1 ile could be determined a delin- : quent and told them that one cause for delinquency determina- ! tion was the matter of youngsters staying out late. . He went on to say that laws, esI pecially acts referring to juven-
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Father, 4 Children Escape As Fire Guts Syracuse Home
The lives of four Syracuse children and their father were saved late last Thursday night, Nov. 29, . when, as their home was on fire and filling with smoke, three-year-old David Yoder awakened his dozing father by coughing. David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Yoder of r 1 Syracuse, on the Milford road just outside Syracuse, and his sisters Susan, 6, Sherry, 4, and brother Doug, 8 months, were being cared for by their father. Mrs. Yoder, employed during the night shift by the Plax Corp, at Ligonier, was not home. Dozed Off Mr. Yoder had been watching television and had dozed off shortly after 11 o’clock. The child’s coughing awakened him at approximately 11:3Q and seeing that the house was filled with smoke, especially in the boy’s room, he immediately set the boy outside and returned for the girls. In taking them out, the door closed locking him out and he broke through a window in order to return for; the sleeping infant. All were uninjured and suffered no ill effects. 4-Hour Fire Battle His call to the Syracuse fire department was received at 11:34 : p. m. The fire, thought to have or-; iginated in the basement under David’s room, was fought by the firemen until 3:30 a. m. Friday when it was considered safe to leave. Mr. Yoder stayed on watch through the remainder of the night. On Friday afternoon, the blaze recurred and the fire department was recalled. Insured The house and its furnishings are considered a total loss but were completely covered by fire insurance, Mrs. Yoder reported. Their insurance also covered interim shelter expenses. The children spent several days with their grandparents, Mrs. Frank Smith of Claypool and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yoder of Leesburg, while Mr. and Mrs. Yoder stayed at the Wawasee Motel. Arrangements for the family to rent a home in Oakwood Park have since been made and the family is reunited. 4-H KEKIONGA GIRLS FORMED The newly organized Kekionga 4-H girls group of Syracuse met last Thursday evening at leader Mis. O. C. Butt’s home at 7. At the meeting the following officers were elected: Pres., Becky Smith; vice pres., Elsie Catt; sec., Judy Ridings; treas., Nancy Butt; rep., Barbara Fisher; rec. leader, Peggy Ridings; song leader, Susan Wilson; and health and safety, Susan Stump. Other members are Diana Peck, Susie Smith, Sharon Michael, Helen Lafferty, Mary Jane Johnson, and Beatric Pdymille. Committee advisers are Mesdames Ed Smith and Raymond Wilson.
iles, protect the community and that all towns, even Syracuse, needs this protection. The attorney explained that the town board will stand behind the Syracuse police who may apply the state act when needed and at their discretion. To end his remarks to the young people, he said “If the only king you do is stay out late to danje and have dates, you won’t be in trouble.” Continuing, he stated that if they went out and had fist fights and did disturbing things, this would be a different matter. Board member Coy then made his statement, “No separate ordinance is necessary.” (Continued on page 2)
Santa Will Be In Night, Fri., Dec. 7 Syracuse Tomorrow Santa Claus is coming to Syracuse Friday night, Dec. 7, and will be at Pete Luttman’s Gamble store from 6:30 to 8 p. m. Free treats will be given to all the kiddies and Santa said that he’ll be glad to take letters back to the North Pole with him besides talking to all the boys and girls. Dr. Shank Speaks At Rotary Club Dr. Wendel Shank, Syracuse optometrist, addressed the Syracuse Rotary club Monday night at Howard’s restaurant using “Contact Lenses” as his topic. He explained how they are used in normal cases and pointed s,out that with certain eye injuries, contact lenses are the only type beneficial to the wearer. Os special interest was Dr. Shank’s demonstration on fitting contact lenses with the use of ul-ra-violet light. During the demonstration Miss Sue Adams and Miss Geri Lou Bauer served as models. Also displayed were the contact lenses in different stages of being manufactured which was of interest to the Rotarians. One visiting Rotary member, Harry Weaver of Indianapolis, was present.
Milford High School Honor Roll Released For Second Grading Period
The following are the honor rolls for Milford high school for the second six weeks of the 1962-1963 school year as released by the office of high school principal Donn D. Kesler. Distinguished Seniors — Carolyn Crowl, Vicki Fuller, Ronn Brown. Juniors — Ken Beer. Sophomores — Ginger Hollar. Freshmen — Michelle Conn, Joan SchlQtterback, John Beiswanger. Eighth Grade — Jan Purdum, Karen Scott, Bob Hoerr, Parker Phend. Seventh Grade — Paula Burgett, Inez Miller, Chuck Bird, Greg Jackson. Regular Honor Roll Seniors — Nancy Ahrns, Sue Beer, Janice Wise. Juniors — Earleen Fisher, Jean Kaiser, Anni Lange, Ter-
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SYRACUSE — Pictured in the ; top row, from left to right, are, “I’m John,” “I’m Tom” and I am I Tim . . . but I’m sleepy!” sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Kroh of Syracuse. They are 4Va years, 2/ 2 years and 1-mon*h-old in these pictures.
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Sally Jo Fosbrink Wins DAR Award Sally Jo Fosbrink, 17-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Fosbrink of 218 So. Huntington street in Syracuse, has been selected by the local Daughters of the American Revolution to receive the Good Citizen’s Award for the year. Sally is a senior at Syracuse high school and is treasurer of her class. She has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years. Sally’s other activities include FTA, GAA, Pep cluo, Science club, and'the senior Annual staff. She also takes an active part in the MYF of the Methodist church.
ry Beatty. Sophomores —- Carol Beer, Becky Hoerr, Sharon Moneyheffer, Alanna Orn, Pam Phend, Ann Purdum, Judy Rapp, Pam Treesh,. Leo Anglin, Rodney Bailey. Freshmen — Jane Baumgartner, Burnes Chupp, Loretta and Rosetta Chupp, Susanne Dewart, Diane Dwyer, Joellen McClintic, Brenda Wilson, Allen Brunjes. Eighth Grade — Roberta Amsden, Allyson Anglin, Virginia Arthur, Joyce Beer, Sandra Crowl, Donna Davidseh, Barbara Davis, Linda Kesler, Kristi Lichtenwalter, Pat Mishler, Kathy Wolferman, Ned Speicher, Bob Stutzman. Seventh Grade — Joan Felkner, Linda Kuhns, Jeanne Smith, Tom Gunden, Dick O’Blenis. ’
Peggy Jo, 12, Brenda Jean, 6, and Kirk, 3, children of Mr. and I Mrs. Joe Hughes of 313 E. Boston street, Syracuse, are pictured on i the lower row. Is Kirk always this happy?
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