The Mail-Journal, Volume 2, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 May 1963 — Page 2

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Kosciusko County Farmers Vote 1,519 To 258 Against Controls

Kosciusko county farmers vot«d 1,519 to 258 against wheat marketing quotas in the Tuesday election. According to the Agricultural Stabilization Control Committee at Warsaw there were 50 votes which were challenged <Mhich would be reviewed. The challenged votes, however, would make no difference in the election outcome. A breakdown by polling places is given here: * Washington, Wayne and Harrison townships, voting at the ASC office at 118% W. Main St., Warsaw - 50 yes votes, and 286 no.

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Cubs Second In Underclass Relays Winding up the track season on Thursday, May 16, Pierceton, was second in the eight teams entered in the first Pierceton Underclass Relays held at the Pierceton track. Southwood won the meet with 52 points followed by Pierceton with 50. The balance of the teams and their places and points are as follows: South Whitley 44, Leesburg. 34, Milford'32, North Webster 26, Northfield 20, and Syracuse 12. -All' participants were underclassmen competing in six relays, broad jump, shot put and high jump. Pierceton’s Ray Slusher won the shot put and the 2-mile relay team was first and with scoring in every event except the 880 relay the Cubs battled it out all the way with Sotuhwood but missed winning the meet by 2 points. ? Regional In the regional track meet at Fort Wayne Friday afternoon, Pierceton’s Ray Slusher failed to 'place in'the shot put, and Rick Kerr who was eligible to participate in the high jump was on the senior trip and did not get to compete? , SOUTH SHORE i GOLF NEWS The South Shore Ladies Golf Association recently initiated its 1963 summer season of golf. On Tuesday they participated in the observance of National Golf Day, which is Saturday, May 25, by playing handicap. Winners of this are to be announced. Ron DeMao, chairman of the northern Indiana section of the Professional Golf Association for the past two years, reported that he and his team, composed of John Hossiriger, Terry Kitch of Notre Dame and Gene Stoffel, came in second during a PGA' team play Monday. Held at the Elkhart Elks Country Club, they had a best ball of 68, four under par. “ / The preceding week, Ron and Dent Harrison, as partners, finished first in a UGA play with a 69, 2 under par, at the Fort Wayne Country Club. . SEE YOUR Z' X EVS s ’ l/' VXw VxPOCTOR twice & A YEAR READ V WE WANT ADS EVERYDAY

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Thursday, May 23, 1963

Van Buren, Turkey Creek, Jefferson and Scott townships, voting at Milford’s town hall -73 yes, and 352 no. - •" Etna, Plain, Prairie, and Tippecanoe townships, voting at Leesburg’s town hall - 47 yes, and 358 no. Clay, Jackson, Monroe and Lake townships, voting at Jay Shepherd’s Television Shop at Packerton - 49 yes, and 344 no. Franklin and Seward township farmers, voting at the Beaver Dam school - 39 yes, and 159 no.

Gerber Falls To Place In Regional John Gerber, Milford’s senior, track star, failed to place in the regional track meet held on the rain-soaked Northrup Field in Fort Wayne last Friday. Gerber jumped 20 ft. 3 in. in. the broad jump. Porter Tapps of Indianapolis Wood jumped 22 ft. 6% inches to win the event. Mrs. Meredith Retires After 41 Years Os Teaching Mrs. Merton (Ruth) . Meredith, second grade teacher at Syracuse elementary school, will end her 41 years of teaching Friday afternoon after sayihg goodbye to the class of '73. Mrs. Meredith remarked that she knew she would miss teaching. But, like the soldiers, she said, “teachers should just fade away.’’ However, after spending 38 years as a teacher in the Syracuse school, and teaching many children of former students, it is doubtful that other’s fond memories of her as a teacher or as a person will fade away before many years have passed. Before coming to Syracuse, Mrs. Meredith taught one year in North Webster and two years in East Chicago. The daughter of the former Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stamate, well known Syracuse rural citizens, she received her teachers training at North Western university, Ball State and North Manchester. She also added to her training through summer terms at Valparaiso and Chicago Normal. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith plan to travel a little and Mrs. Meredith will probably, she stated, substitute teach occasionally if called. Their home is at 201 S. Lake street, Syracuse. AREA LADIES INVITED TO MHS ADULT SEWING CLASS MONDAY Area ladies have been invited to attend the adult sewing class being conducted at Milford high school on Monday evening, May 27, according to an announcement made this week by Mrs. Doald Arthur, Milford high school home ec teacher. A representative of the Singer sewing company will be on hand to give demonstrations. . This will be the last night for the class.

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TUESDAY VOTE — This photo was taken at Milford’s Town Hall Tuesday morning as farmers voted in the wheat referendum. Election officials seated are, left to

Milford Plans To Select Queen Contestant For Mermaid Festival

A joint committee of the Milford Chamber of Commerce and Milford Lions club met Wednesday to set the wheels in motion for obtaining a Queen to represent the town of Milford in the North Webster Mermaid Festival to be held the week of June 22. The local competition is open to any unmarried girl between the

- Queen Contestant Entry Blank NAME I---ADDRESS PHONE Member of what class in what school or college, if any Age as of July 1, 1963 Father’s Name • • Mother’s Name Employer (or school) ...... •

Church Os God Fellowship Class Meets With Rev. Victor Yeagers May 21 The Fellowship class of the Church of God in Syracuse met May 21 in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Victor Yeager with 12 members and one guest, Miss Joan Heubner of Huntington, present. Rev Victor Yeager, president, had charge of the meeting. After singing “Pass Me Not, Oh Gentle Saviour,” Rev. B. T. Yeager led in prayer and devotions. He read the 23rd Psalm. After the business meeting, Mrs. Albert Troup presented the entertainment and Rev. Victor Yeager dismissed with prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess. It was announced that the June meeting will be held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Albert Troup.

right, Herbert Gawthrop, r 2 Leesburg; Ezra Beer, r 2 Milford; and Lester Rowland, r 2, Nappanee. Standing are wheat farmers who had voted. They are, left to right,

age of 16 and 26, inclusive, and the contestant must be a student in or a graduate of Milford high school. Any girl desiring to participate can do so by completing the entry blank below and sending it to The Mail-Journal’s Milford office. Entry blanks must be in by June 1, 1963.

TWIUGHTERS BUNCO CLUB MEETS AT J. MENCH HOME Eleven members of the Syracuse Twilighters Bunco club met last week at the Hunnicutt Grove home of Mrs. James Mench with Mrs. Jack Maresh assisting. Mrs. Warren Benson, Mrs. Franklin Ringler and Mrs. Clark Conley were guests. High prize during the evening went to Mrs. Conley; low, Mrs. Bill Cobum; travel, Mrs. Delbert Whitehead and door prize, Mrs. Donald Niles. Mrs. Robert Moser received birthday gifts from the club apd her secret pal. The \June meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Searfoss south of Syracuse with Mrs. Richard Maresh assisting. A white elephant gift exchange will be held.

Lovan Symensma of near Syracuse; Henry Yoder, Jr., r 2 Nappanee; and Wendell Sheets, r 2 Nappanee. A Mail-Journal Staff Photo.

PIKE BITING GOOD Pike are biting good on Lake Wawasee according to Earl Money, Indiana conservation officer for the area. Bait used is minnows. Small and large mouth bass are going for rapola and nightcrawlers while trolling. KERRIE AUGSBURGER CELEBRATES STH BIRTHDAY Kerrie Augsburger, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John B. Augsburger, Jr., of Milford, celebrated her sth birthday Sunday afternoon at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Augsburger, at Wawasee Lake. Those attending the celebration were Mrs. Bryant Curtis and two . daughters Carla and Rita of Milford, John Strayer of Chicago, Angela and Kim Augsburger of Milford, sisters of Kerrie, and their parents. Ice cream and cake were served.

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IL births™ -—IIB FULLErT Kathy* Lynn"""" - Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fuller of Leesburg are the parents of their first child, a daughter, born Friday, May 17, at the Murphy Medical Center. The baby was named Kathy Lynn and tipped the scales at six pounds and one and a half ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Creighton of Mentone; and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Fuller .of Argos. Mr. and Mrs. Laymen Vance of Claypool are great-grandparents. WOLFERMAN, Christopher JayMr. and Mrs. Robert Wolferman of Milford are the parents of their first child, a son, Christopher Jay, born at 8 on Thursday evening, May 16, in the Goshen General hospital. The new baby weighed in at seven pounds and two ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolferman and Mr. and Mrs. John Martin all the Milford area. ’ NEER, Dana Scott Mr. and Mrs. Donald Neer of New Paris are the parents of their first child, an adopted son Dana Scott. Born on Monday, May 13, he weighed over six pounds. Mrs. Neer is the former Miss Joan Ringler of Syracuse. The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Mary Ringler of Syracuse, and the paternal grandparents are Mrs. Pauline Marvel and Wilbur Neer of Warsaw. HOWARD, Daniel Edward i Mr. and Mrs. Gene A. Howard of Syracuse are the parents of their second son, Daniel Edward? born Tuesday, May 14, in the Goshen hospital. His weight was seven pounds and 11% ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lea of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Howard of Plymouth, Mich., are the paternal grandparents. Gene, Jr., 17 months, is . te older son.

- WALTON DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Leroy Walton of r 1 Syracuse are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday evening in Goshen General hospital. DeMao, Donald Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DeMao of j the South Shore Golf Club, Syra- | cuse, are the parents of their sec-1 ond child and first son, Donald Arnold. Born Thursday, May 9, in : Whitley County Memorial hospi- I tai, he checked in at seven pounds and six ounces and is 19 and % inches long. Charise, 2%-years-old, is the daughter. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kern of Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. S. P. DeMao of Richmond are the paternal grandparents. Attend the Memorial Day parI ade.

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TWO FROM COUNTY HAVE LICENSE SUSPENDED Two Kosciusko county men have had their driver’s license suspended according to the latest report from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Indianapolis. They are: Michael A. Hopkins, Syracuse, 2-13-63 to 8-133-63, for leaving the scene. Willis Engle, 421 west Fort | Wayne, Warsaw, 4-9-63 to 4-8-64, <■ for drunk driving. 203 X-RAYED IN MILFORD TUESDAY A total Os 203 persons were Xrayed in Milford Tuesday when the mobile X-ray unit was in town. The sale of Christmas Seals by the Kosciusko County Tuberculosis Association makes this visit possible.