The Mail-Journal, Volume 2, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 October 1963 — Page 1

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NEW FIRE TRUCK — The new 1,500-gallon Milford fire truck arrived Saturday and is shown here with several Milford firemen. Back of the wheel is Jim Chambers, and from left to right are Claude Hamilton, Phil Campbell, five-year-old Doug Kaiser and his dad, fire chief Harold

Plan Milford Halloween Party

Spooks, goblins, clowns, and spacemen will join together on Halloween night, Thursday,- Oct. 31, for the annual parade in the Milford community building. The parade and judging will begin at 6:3o^with entrants to be in the gym by 6 p. m. All entrants must be pre-school or school children. “• The person or persons winning the grand prize will receive $5 and the most unusual person will receive $2. The best married couple' will receive $1 with the second ‘ place" receiving 50c. All other cat- I egories will receive 50c for first place and 25c for second place. Categories to be judged are as follows: married couples, witch, J

Senator Birch Bayh To Boost Graff For Mayor Candidacy

Warsaw Democrats plan to spark the campaign of Wayne Graff, Jr., for mayor of Warsaw with two important meetings in Warsaw. Indiana’s junior United States Senator Birch. Bayh will be in Warsaw Saturday to confer with Graff and to visit several factories and in stores and on the streets. The Senator plans to visit Zimmer Mfg. Co. • A 12:30 p. m. dinner is planned for Saturday for about 150 Warsaw Democrats at Petrie’s Wagon Wheel. Senator Bayh will fly to Milford Lions Hear Earl Money Conservation officer Earl Money was the Monday evening speaker before the Milford Lions club at the Melody Case. He spoke primarily about the hunting season as it applies this year. Money said there have been no serious lake accidents this year, and that general fishing was poor. - He submitted to the club the following list of hunting dates: Deer — Firearms, Nov. 28-Dec. 7; bow and arrow, Oct. 26-Nov. 23. Rabbit — Nov. 10-Jan. 10. Squirrel — Aug. 15-Oct. 13. Pheasant — Nov. 10-Dec. 7. Quail — Nov. 10-Dec. 20. Hungarian Partridge — Nov. 10Dec. 20. Geese (Split Season) — Sunrise Oct, 19-Sunrise Nov. 30. Noon Dec. 20-Sunset Jan. 1. Duck and Coot (Split Season) Noon Nov. 8-Sunset Nov. 30. Noon Dec., 20-Sunset Dec. 28. Rails and Gallinules — Sept. 1Oct. 20 (Inc). Woodcock — Oct. 12-Nov. 25 (Inc.) Trapping — Noon Nov. 15-Noon Jan. 31. i Running Dogs — Noon Feb. 10Noon Apr. 15. Noon Sept. 1-Noon Oct. 31. Noon Nov. 15-Noon Jan 31. MRS. MACE HOLLAR HONORED FOR BIRTHDAY Mrs. Mace Hollar of Milford was honored for her birthday Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hollar and family at Warsaw. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gawthrop and son Jan and Mr. and Mrs. James Gawthrop and family, all of Etna Green; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hollar of Indianapolis; Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Haney of Culver; and Danny Albert of Leesburg.

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Kaiser. fDoug proudly tells that the new truck arrived on his fifth birthday, and that the new Milford fire station was begun on the day of his birth five years ago. The new truck is equipped with a public address system, a portable light plant and portable

spaceman, clown, military, hobo, ghost, Indian, cowboys, diplomatic, cartoon, gypsy, scarecrow, colored people, devil, pirate, medical, children of different lands, and hillbilly. ? Judges for the evening will be Miss Naomi Harford, Mrs. Bessie Sunthimer, and Rev. Richard Sumner. The sponsoring organizations are the Milford Lions, Legion, and Auxiliary, Chamber of Commerce, Parent-Teachers Organization, and , Waubee Grange. Money for prizes is made during* the judging. The community is urged to support this project which is sponsored each year for the youth of the area.

Muncie at about 2 p. m. for another meeting. Gou. Welsh Coming The following Saturday, Nov. 2, Indiana’s Governor Matthew E. Welsh will appear in Warsaw in behalf of Graff’s candidacy. A free chicken and noodle dinner is planned for 6:30 p. m. at the National Guard Armory north of Warsaw for Warsaw and Kosciusko county Democrats and friends of the Graff candidacy for mayor of Warsaw. KOSCIUSKO CHAPTER PAST MATRONS IN OCTOBER MEETING The past matrons of Kosciusko chapter 160, Order of Eastern Star, met at the home of Mrs. Joe O. Estep of Milford Tuesday, Oct. 15. . Devotions were given by Mrs. Don Cecil. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner. Election Election of "Officers held. Mrs. Seth McFarren was voted in as president and Mrs. Estep as secretary-treasurer. Cards and an alphabetical sack game were played with prizes going to Mrs. Henry Baumgartner and Mrs. Don Cecil. Refreshments of raspberry fluff and homemade cookies were served by the hostess to those above and to Mrs. Katherine Stockberger and Mrs. Robert Reed. The next meeting will be a Christmas party for the husbands of the past matrons and the past patrons and their wives. It will be a carry-in dinner and will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner. 17 SETS OF TWINS IN 18 YEARS! IS THIS A RECORD? Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baker of rl, Syracuse, were wondering this week if they haven’t set some sort of farm record. The recent set of Holstein twins makes the 17th set of twin calves bom on their farm in the past 18 years. All have survived but two sets, they said. The twins bom recently on the Baker farm was from a five-year-old Holstein. The Bakers have 56 head, 27 of them milking cows.

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

pump. Chief Kaiser, Dale Stump, Wilbur Baumgartner, and trustee Noble Neff went to Logansport Saturday to get the new truck and toured the Mid-West Equipment Co. plant at the same time. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

I Fiesta Closes Tomato Season A gala fiesta at Cecil Foods, •c., at Milford Friday night closed this year’s successful tomato season. , Several hundred workers in this season’s pack and their families enjoyed native dishes and danced to the tune of a sparky combo. v According to Don Cecil, the pack just completed has been one of the most successful, yith some 125,000 cases of fine tomatbes being packed. JOHN HAUGHEYS TO MOVE TO GREENSBURG Mr. and Mrs. John Haughey and family of Dewart Lake will move in the near future to Greensburg, Ind., where Mr. Haughey will begin a new accounting job with the Bearing Co. of America on Monday. Mr. Haughey is now an accountant at the Weatherhead Co. at Syracuse, where he has been employed for nearly nine years. The Haugheys have three children: David, 14, Ronald, 13, and Allen, 9. STUCKMANS RETURN FROM SOUTHERN TRIP Mr. and Mrs. James Stuckman of Milford have returned from a week’s trip through the south. They took pictures of the Smokey Mountains, saw Martin Luther King’s church in Atlanta and visited their son Frank and his family in Atlanta. Van Buren-Jeff. Farm Bureau ” Honors 4-H, FFA The Van Buren-Jefferson Township Farm Bureau met Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, at the elementary school to honor the 4-H club and Future Farmers of America members. President, Harold Wilson, called the meeting to order and introduced Rev. Robert Perkins who led the devotional thinking and offered prayer. During the program the “Four Teens” from Etna Green entertained with a number of songs. The girls are Marcia Stouder, Cindy Stouder, Linda Burnett, and Gail White with Cindy Robins of Bourbon as accompanist. A humorous reading was given by Kendall Biller. Mae Staley of Warsaw, 4-H assistant, presented pins to all 4-H and FFA members as their names were called. Refreshments of ice cream, assorted cookies, milk and coffee were served by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr., and Mrs. Herman Weisser.

A decision to enlarge and enhance the new Syracuse dam — to be known as the Turkey Creek Memorial Dam — was made last week by the seven-man commit* tee charged with administrating the $50,000 bequest for the hew dam. According to Jack Vanderford, chairman of the committee, a steel sheet retaining wall with a concrete curbing on top, is being placed along the south wall of the

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Syracuse Police Chief In 'Gimmick' Warning

Syracuse town marshal, Don Enyeart warned all Syracuse citizens against two “gimmicks” that are making the rounds of the county. Several Syracuse people have received telephone calls, asking if they would like to receive $5, adding all that was required of them was to allow the caller to come to their home and show them a line of furniture. Before you see the furniture catalog, you are asked for names of friends. The caller will inform you that for each sale he makes from your list, you will receive an additional S2O. You will pay 25 per cent more for the merchandize than you would in a lock! store, you sign papers that are legal, and not much can be done once you do sign. Despite efforts of local and state authorities to curb this practice, people are still “falling” for the $5 line and allowing these

Milford UF Fund Nears Goal ;, The United Fund in Milford is - near its goal of $2,119.27 accordj ing to a report made last evening by chairman Arch Baumgartner. 3 A total of $1,718.74 has been 3 collected thus far. This leaves only 1 $400.53 to be collected before the goal is reached. • A total of $1,655.68 was collect- ; ed last year. : IRMA HAAB HONORED AT BRIDAL SHOWER Miss Irma Haab of Syracuse was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Tuesday evening at the home Mrs. Andrew Kammerer of Leesburg. Co-hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Don Beer, . Mrs. Jesse Beer and Mrs. Carlton Beer, all of Milford. Miss Haab is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haab of r 1 Syracuse. She will marry Millard Stoller of Latty, Ohio, on November 17. Blue and white was the color scheme usedl.in the decorations of the gift table. Wedding bells were hanging over the gifts. Mrs. Otto Beer of New Paris won the door prize. Mr. Stoller and four sisters, all of Latty, Ohio, were among the guests. Other guests were from Syracuse, New Paris, Goshen, Leesburg and Milford. Halloween Theme For Newcomers Meeting The Newcomers club of Syracuse met Wednesday evening, Oct. 16, at the home of Mrs. Frank Bieber with Mrs. Jan Rinker and Mrs. Forrest Sherrer as co-hos-tesses. The meeting was a costumed affair and Mrs. Genevieve Strieby won the costume prize. The house was decorated in keeping with Halloween. The president, Mrs. Bieber presided at the business session and a report was given on the United Fund Drive in which the club has been assisting. Games were played. Winners were Mrs. Albert Brower, Mrs. Philip Kitson and Mrs. Everett Edgar. Refreshments were served by the hostesses to 17 members and two guests Mrs. Richard Brinley and Mrs. David Halterman. The next meeting will be a dinner party with Mrs. Lossie Ringer and Mrs. Jean Rogers forming the committee on arrangements. WARSAW RESIDENT HAS LICENSE SUSPENDED Harold Edwards, 321 Buffalo st., Warsaw, has had his driver’s license suspended from 9-3-63 to 9-3-65 on charges of driving while suspended and drunk driving, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Indianapolis.

pond, from the dam to highway 13. Another similar steel retaining wall extends from the dam in a northeasterly direction to a point where the race takes off from the pool. Mr. Vanderford said his committee was in complete agreement that the new addition, which would cost an estimated SIO,OOO, would further beautify and enhance the dam. The $50,000 bequest making the

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people into their homes. Another ‘Gimmick’ Another “gimmick” is the practice of calling on the telephone and informing you that you are the winner of a years subscription to a magazine of your choice. The caller then inquires if he .may come to your home. Once inside, they tell you all you pay is the handling charges and postage and you may choose any magazine. You sign the paper then find you are paying the regular subscription rates to the magazine. Once you invite these people into your home, there is not much the authorities can do for you. If you sign for furniture or magazine you are obligated to pay for them by law, regardless of the price. No local merchant has salesman selling in this manner. To save money and a possible lawsuit do not invite these callers into your home.

LSCS Meets With Insurance Representatives Members of the Lakeland Community School Corporation’s board of trustees met at the superintendent’s office on Tuesday evening to discuss insurance for the corporation’s schools. Representatives of Anglin & Heierman Agency, Ins., Leesburg: J. B. Hoy Agency, North Webster; Little and Clark Insurance Agency, Milford; and McClintic Insurance, Syracuse, were instructed to continue the study of the corporation’s insurance. The board approved the additional appropriations as advertised in this paper recently. It was decided to issue lifetime passe?* to school functions to former school board members and former LCSC teachers who reside in \the area. The time for the Purdue survey was discussed and the date will be rele&sed-jn the near future. Christian Science Bible Lesson For Sunday Is ‘Probation After Death’ A Bible Lesson on the subject of “Probation After Death” will be read this Sunday at all Christian Science churches. Golden Text: “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined” (Isaiah 9:2). Related readings from the Christian Science textbook include these lines: “The understanding that Life is God, Spirit, lengthens our days by strengthening our trust in the deathless reality of Life, its almightiness and immortality” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 487). Wednesday Afternoon Club Meets With Mrs. Jones The Wednesday Afternoon club of Syracuse met at the home of Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr., Wed-' nesday, Oct. 16. The president, Mrs. Robert Mauzy, conducted the business meeting. The program’ was Art of Satire in Literature, with a book review by Mrs. Jones on the book “Say Uncle.” It was a satire of American history. Coffee, cider and cookies were served by the hostess to 14 members and one guest, Mrs. A. W. Sutton, Indianapolis. The next meeting will be October 30 at the home of Mrs. James Kirkwood. Reciprocity meeting will be on Monday evening, Nov. 4, with the Ladies of the Round Table.

dam possible is from Eli Lilly, a longtime Lake Wawasee resident, in memory of his grandfather, the late Colonel Eli Lally, founder of the famous Hoosier pharmaceutical company and -a Civil War veteran. Serving on the committee besides Mr. Vanderford are Harold Gray, Byron Connolly, Roscoe Howard, George Ramey, Arthur P. Irmscher, and Irwin F. Deister.

Hodges Campaigns On ‘Service’ Issue

Ths campaign of Warsaw’s mayor Paul E. (Mike) Hodges to win re-election, as it goes into the homestretch, is being based on the “service” issue. This was revealed in two newspaper ads prepared by the Hodges-For-Mayor committee, which appear in this issue of The MailJournal being circulated to Warsaw residents this week. Campaigns On Record Mayor Hodges, who is now completing his second four-year term as mayor of Warsaw, is asking Warsaw voters to join him in victory at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5, if they feel he has given that a strong, workable city administration. His ads, which we invite you to read, place emphasis on his city administration’s promptness in removing snow and ice from the city’s streets during the winter months, such things as trash and garbage removal, and street repair and replacement. One of the biggest improvements his administration has given the city of Warsaw, candidate Hodges contends, is a first rate, well-equipped fire department, and a courteous and efficient police department. While Mayor Hodges has become a controversial figure in his own bailiwick, primarily for his directness in getting the job at hand accomplished, he has gained a wide reputation among Hoosier mayors for giving Warsaw a sound, progressive city administration. Hodges became mayor of Warsaw in 1952 as a dark horse candidate, in his first try at political office. He ran for mayor again in 1959 and was elected by a large majority, serving as mayor from January 1, 1960, to date. He is quick to concede that his hard-hitting method of getting things done has attracted its share of .enemies, including his local newspaper with which he has carried on a running feud. He has previously charged that his scrap with the newspaper has resulted in a throttling of local news coverage as far as the accomplishments of his administration is concerned. Besides being mayor of Warsaw, Hodges has always been ready and willing to a assist in any program that for the betterment of Warsaw.'He has been in the construction business all his adult life and has created employment for many people. He has always contributed to fun-raising campaigns and has never shirked his duties when called upon. Hodges was one of the original donors to purchase ground for the city airport, and he spearheaded a movement to get an 18-hole golf course near Warsaw. He was elected president of the golf club’s board of directors and served two years as its president during construction. He is a member of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Murphy Medical Center advisory board, director of the Rozella Ford golf course, served five years on the board of Tippecanoe Lake Country club, member of Warsaw Elks, Eagles and Moose. Hodges is married and has three daughters: JoAnn, Judy and Mike, and four grandchildren. His youngest daughter Mike is a Warsaw high school senior and is active in school functions, now in her second year as Warsaw high school band majorette. Mayor Hodges said, simply, this week: “I have always worked for the best interest of the city of Warsaw and will continue to do so if re-elected. My campaign pledge is this simple, and the voters of Warsaw will have to decide on November 5 if they want this type of city administration to continue for another four years”. Hodges’ name will appear on the Warsaw city ballot on the Citizens Ticket under its unique symbol —a geometric design which incorporates the word “Build”. His campaign is built around the theme “Keep Building A Better City.” Clean City Administration Mayor Hodges pointed to the fact that there is no gambling within the city of Warsaw as evidence that he has given Warsaw a clean city administration. He cited a .case involving a neighboring county seat where electronic devices (slot machines) are operating wide-open. He is quick to give due credit to county sheriff Howard (Sam) Holbrook for his tireless work in this regard. The Hodges-For-Mayor c o m(Continued on page 6)

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A BIG CATCH — E. W. Frauhiger, Kale Island sportsman, is shown here with a pound large mouth bass he caught on Lake Wawasee early Sunday. The fish caused considerable

Calvary EUB Church Laymen’s Observance

EUB men of Calvary church at Syracuse will hold their observance of Laymen’s Sunday on October 27. Several of the Calvary laymen wi)l be participating in the morning worship service. The following men: Roy Stiffler, Gene Kitson and Kenneth Elson : will be speaking on the theme, i “Your Neighbor and Yourself”. Mike Neff will lead congregation in the scripture reading and O. S. Horn will offer the morning i prayer. A men’s quartette composed of Theo Thomas, Lyle Kell, Allen Shively, and Howard Lininger will provide special music along i with the choir.

Repaint Front Os Syracuse Legion The front of the Syracuse American Legion home at 114 South Huntington street, was repainted during the past week in bright blue and gold, American Legion colors. Legionnaires joined together to do the work on a voluntary basis. Some time ago the interior of the home was repainted. Ray Fuller is commander of Wawasee Post 223. MISSION CIRCLE MEETS WITH MRS. KOBLE The Syracuse Church of God Mission Circle met Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the home of Mrs. Carroll Koble. The president, Mrs. Oliver Hibschman, had charge of the meeting. Mrs. Ira Hibschman gave devotions, and read Psalm 34 and an article, “Why I Love Jesus.” The group joined in the Lord’s prayer. Mrs. John Searfoss gave the lesson on “The African Woman.” A „ Thanksgiving supper will be held next month and a bazaar at the home of Mrs. Louis Firestone at 7:30, November 11. Refreshments were served by the hostess to 15 adults and seven children. GENE MILLER PROMOTED TO SP/4 Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller have received word from their grandson Gene Miller that he has been promoted to the rank of SP/4. He is a member of the Mounted Police 793 d Battalion, located near Nurnberg, Germany. Gene has been in Germany for the past two years and expects to be stationed there for one more year. For the information of his Indiana friends his present address is: Gene A. Miller SP/4 RA 16685375 Company A 793 d MP Bn. APO 696 ’ New York, N. Y.

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speculation on the Island Sunday and was considered one of the largest pulled from the lake’s waters this season. It measured 23 inches in length. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

Ed Caskey will serve as moderator for the service. All members and friends of Calvary church are invited and urged to support this service. Men Challenged The men of the church are challenged to attend the following services, meetings, and fellowship functions as planned by the executive committee: Sunday, Oct. 27 - breakfast at 7:30, church school at 9:30, worship at 10:30, and evening service at 7:30. Saturday, Kov. 16 - annual ladies night dinner at 7:30. Tuesday, Nov. 26 - election of officers at 7:30.

Syracuse To Have UNICEF Drive The Syracuse Church of the Brethren will sponsor a United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund drive on Saturday, Oct. 26. Children are urged to meet at the church at 2 p.m. Mothers who drive cars are asked to help transport the children. UNICEF was started 13 years ago when a small Sunday school class donated its “Treat” money for the world’s needy children. The ampunt was $36. Last year $2,000,000 in dimes, nickels, and pennies was collected in the United States through UNICEF. The children carry a marked container. UNICEF money goes to help children in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Over 500 projects are assisted by UNICEF in 116 counties, in the purchasing of milk, vitamins and medicine. One penny provides five glasses of milk, 24 cents supplies sufficient ointment to protect two children from trachama, a desease causing blindness, and 25 cents treats a leprosy case for one year. There will be refreshments of cookies and cocoa served at the end of the drive. SYRACUSE PEOPLE ON CRUISE Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Anderson, Syracuse, sailed October 9, aboard the steamship Bergensfjord for a six weeks Mediterranean cruise. They will return to Syracuse to be with Mrs. Melville Smith for Thanksgiving. On December 3 they will return to their home at Siesta Key, Fla. ON LEAVE AT SYRACUSE Terry Schrock of the United States Air Force has returned from Amarillo, Tex., for a 15-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schrock, at Syracuse. He will be stationed at Bunker Hill AFB, Peru, after his I leave is up.

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