The Mail-Journal, Volume 2, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 December 1963 — Page 1

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VOLUME 2

Milford Town Board In First Meeting Jan. 6

The new Milford town board will take over its responsibilities on January 1, 1964, and will hold its first regular meeting at the Milford town hall at 7:30 p. m. Monday, Jahuary 6. The new board has already nam-

Area Resident Takes Option Os Bungalo Gardens Jim M. Wilson, Syracuse, former owner of the Liberty Coach Company, and H. K. (Peck) Peckinpaugh, owner of the Copper Ketr tie restaurant at Bremen, have taken option to purchase the corporation stock of Bungalo Gardens, Inc., located on road 33 east in Goshen: According to announcements the proposed sale is contingent upon approval of the transfer of the liquor license. The business has been owned by Joe Leveno. Pete Vlassis of Goshen founded the business and operated it for many years. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Peckinpaugh will take over the management of the business when the sale is made final. MRS. FRED JOHNSON VISITS INDIA ' Mrs. Fred Johnson of r 1 Syracuse, who is currently on an educational trip around the world, has just loft the country of India, according to letters recently received by her husband. Mrs. Johnson had visited several places in India including Jaipur, Agra, and the world, famous Taj Mahal. In a letter written from a train traveling across the farm lands she wrote of viewing a small village of about 30 grass, round huts, surrounded by acres of cult-, ivated land. She stated that this land is hand worked and is irrigated by a farmer and his anmials. The area resident stated she liked India and enjoyed her trip theit: the best of any thus far. She stated that the people were filled with kindness and gentleness and spoke with an Oxford English accent. In Bombay she visited an art center,' drova through several areas of saw the Queen’s necklace ofHights at night, enjoyed ceremonies in a temple, had tea at Lipton’s, and visited the hanging gardens. While there she made two Indian friends. Perin and s Jerbanoo. When Mrs. Johnson’s ship left the Bombay harbor the flag of India was held high on the ship’s deck and the Indians held the American flag high on the dock. Several Indians were on hand to say. goodby. She stated in one of the letters that the ship.was going out of its way so that the passengers could observe a Neptune party as they cross the equator. In her letter Mrs. Johnson stated that the ladies looked attractive in their punjah and caris purchased in India. She stated that they were enjoying tiny, flat, red, bananas, and other fruits. Mrs. Johnson’s ship was headed for Ceylon, an island off the southern coast of India which is often called the “Pearl of the Orient”. From there they went to Singapore, Malaya; Saigon, South | Vietnam; and Hong Kong. • She was to have been in Singapore on Christmas day and will arrive in Hong Knog on January 16.

MANAGING TIME SERIES OFFERED All young homemakers are invited to participate in a series of programs on Managing Time as a homemaker/ says Mrs. Herbert McCleary, extension agent, home economics. These programs will be held at the Lake City Bank community room from 9:30-11:30 a. m. beginning on Friday, January 10, and continuing for 5 Fridays with Mrs. McCleary in charge. We will be discussing ways to improve the grocery budget; planning meals to fit family needs; buying for infants and young children; right detergents, bleaches and fabric softners and other laundry problems. One session will be devoted to daily household tasks and how to improve them, such as making beds, waxing floors, caring for furniture. At the completion of the course, certificates will be issued to all who attended all the sessions. Any homemaker under 30 is especially urged to attend. We are hoping that home demonstration club members can be called on to care for children.

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ed Merril Rink, board member from the first ward, as its president. N° meeting has been held and no other acts have taken place. Besides Mr. Rink, Carl Duncan

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE CLUB HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Monday Night Bridge club at Syracuse held a Christmas dinner party Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, at the Beacon after which the group went to the home of Mrs. Lois Schleeter for a gift exchange and light refreshments. Present were Mesdames Robert Clevenger, Richard Miller, J. B. Cox, Joy Sims, Betty Frevert, Floyd Disher, Olen Keim, and Hubert Anglemyer, and one guest, Mrs. Edith Ronketti, of Scottsdale, Ariz. ‘PECK’S BAD BOY’ IN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL Word has been received that Capt. C. L. Arnold, U. S. N., ret., known in Milford as “Peck’s Bad Boy”, has Seen very ill in the Huntington Memorial hospital in Pasadena, Calif., for the past seven months. Latest reports show some improvement. Capt. Arnold was appointed by congressman Royce (Warsaw) to the Naval Academy'm 1896 while attending Milford high school. RADO McFARRENS HONORED AT OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs. Rado McFarren of New Paris were honored on their golden wedding anniversary at an open house Sunday, Dec. 22, at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kramer, North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Farmer Syracuse residents, the McFarrens have three other children, Mrs. Robert Craig and Mrs. Lavon Davis, both' of Syracuse, and David McFarren of New Paris. They have eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Approximately 100 guests were served punch and cake by Mrs. Kramer, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. David McFarren. LEESBURG LIONS HOLD PARTY SAT. The Leesburg Lions held their annual Christmas party Saturday night at the high school gymnasium in Leesburg. An enjoyable Christmas program was presented and Santa was on hand to pass out treats for the children. Door prizes were given and community caroling was enjoyed with Mrs. Everett . Tom, Jr., as piano accompanist. ATTENDS 4-H DAIRY CONFERENCE DEC. 5-7 z Robert Tusing of r 1 Leesburg was among the six Indiana delegates to attend annual 4-H Dairy conference held Dec. 5-7 in Chicago. Others attending the conference were Judy Waugh of Columbia City, Mary Ann . Wirtz of Crown Point, Linda Ribordy of LaPorte, James Johnson of Fort Wayne, Eugene Bontrager of Shipshewana and Norbert Moeller, 1 dairy specialist at Purdue university and chaperon of the Indiana delegation.

SALLY JO FOSBRINK SUFFERS LEG INJURY Miss Sally Jo Fosbrink, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Fosbrink, Syracuse, suffered a broken bone in her leg in a physical education class at Purdue university., Miss Fosbrink is a freshman at Purdue. She has returned home for the Christmas" holidays. WILKINSON GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bitner, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bitner, and Mrs. Alma Archer of Cromwell, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bitner, and Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Bitner of Syracuse were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilkinson at Syracuse, Sunday, Dec. 15.

Couple Killed North of Syracuse

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Alfred I Sundheimer of Wabash were killed instantly when hurled from their car after it collided with a; semi-tractor trailer on U. S. 6 at |

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907) .9

is the new board member from ward 2, and Darrell Om is the member from ward 3. Mrs. Herbert (Edith) Baumgartner is the new clerk-treasur-er. J,'

Matrons-Patrons Have Yule Party December 15 The worthy matrons and patrons of District 20, Order of Eastern Star, met Sunday evening, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m. at Howard’s Restaurant, south of Syracuse, for their Christmas party. A steak dinner was enjoyed by about 85 guests. Following: a short business meeting, all enjoyed a social time including games, songs and a gift exchange. , .The tables were: beautifully decorated in the Christmas theme with holly, White Madonnas, red poinsettia nut cups and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The committee for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hillary of Warsaw, chairmen, assisted by Claud Stahl and Mrs. Barbara Hartman of Pierceton, Mrs. Blanche Bates and Douglas Yoder of Syracuse, Mrs. Christine Hunt of Leesburg and Mrs. Jane Schultz and Joe Estep of Milford. Distinguished guests present were Delph McKesson of Plymouth and Ray E. Walters of Nappanee, both past grand patrons of the Indiana Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Chris Kammerer of Leesburg and Mrs. Christine Oberly of Bremen, both grand representatives, and Mrs,. Kenneth Kaufman of New Carlisle, deputy of District 20. Other guests were from New Carlisle, South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Bristol, North Liberty, Lakeville, Goshen, Walkerton, Nappanee, Syracuse, Plymouth, Bourbon, Milford, Leesburg, Warsaw, Pierceton, Culver, Mentone and Bremen.

Church Os God Mission Circle Meets Syracuse Church of God Mission circle met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hadley Thursday, Dec. 19. After the potluck dinner was served the business meeting was opened by Mrs. Oliver Hibschman, the president. The group sang, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”. • Mrs. James McKibbin led in prayer. The devotions were given by Mrs. Victor Yeager. After the business meeting Mrs. Ida Hibschman gave the lesson. Her theme was “Burning the Witch Doctor’s Medicines in Africa”. At the close of the meeting a Christmas gift exchange was held. There were 11 adults and four children present. VuTURE BUILDERS CLASS IN HOLIDAY MEETING Members of the Future Builders class of the Milford Christian church met Monday Dec. 16, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Seely for their December meeting. Officers Elected During the business meeting presided over by the outgoing president, Robert Auer, the following officers were elected for 1964: President — John Strouse Vice president — Frank Grove Secretary — Mrs. John Strouse and assistant, Mrs. Robert Auer. Treasurer —- Mrs. D. G. Seely and assistant, Mrs. Robert O’Blenis. Also discussed during the business meeting was the purchase of furnishings for the class room which will be located in the new addition of the church. Devotions of the second chapter of Luke were read by the hostess. Earlier in the evening fruit baskets were prepared. They were divided among the members with each couple taking some for delivery. At the close of refreshments in keeping with the holiday season were served.

the junction of Indiana >l3, a mile and a half north of Syracuse, at 7:15 a. m. Sunday, Dec. 22. The truck, a new semi-trailer rig, veered off U. S. highway 6

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LIVING NATIVITY — Pictured above is the living nativity scene which was sponsored by the Milford churches last week. It has become an annual event of the community. The scene, portrayed in the evenings, featured Mary, Joseph,

New Syracuse Board To Take Over January 1

The transfer of town responsibilI ities, from the old to the new town board, will occur in the town of Syracuse next week with the newly elected board and town clerktreasurer taking over January 1, 1964. In a meeting last week the new i board elected A. Byron Connolly, board member from the first ward, i to serve as board president Mr. : Connolly has been president of the 1 Syracuse town board for the four years past. < In another move the new board < voted 4 to 1 to name Robert Reed, i Syracuse attorney, as the new i town attorney, replacing R.. Leon < Connolly who resigned after serving the town in that capacity for 1

C. Milton V/ysong, 89, Noted ' Conservationist Dies; Services Friday

C. Milton Wysong, 89, Syracuse, known throughout the state for his work as a conservationist, died on Monday, Dec. 23, at 11 a. m. in the St. Joseph hospital in South Bend of a heart attack. He had been hospitalized since Dec. 15 when he suffered a heart attack and fell down the stairs at his home. Mr. Wysong was born May 14, 1874, in Union township, Elkhart county, to Joe and Julia Ann (Miller) Wysong. He attended the township school and graduated from Nappanee high school. He obtained his teacher’s license from Indiana State Teachers college at Terre Haute, and a business degree from Quincy, 111., Business college.

OTHER OBITUARIES Other obituaries on page 2.

He taught grade school at Gravelton until 1904, when he moved to Goshen and joined the Railway Mail Service. He was in the Railway Service until 1917 when he organized an insurance agency. While in Goshen he served three terms on the school and library boards and was president of the school board when Goshen high school was built. He taught the True Blue Sunday school class at the First Brethren church in Goshen. Mr. Wysong moved his insurance office to South in 1924. When his health failed in 1929 he moved to Texas for recuperation. His health improved, he moved back to Indiana. First he lived in New Paris and in 1934 he moved to Syracuse and joined the Conservation department as educational director. Between 1932 and 1954, while with the Conservation department, he organized over 1,300 Conservation department clubs and spoke in almost every city, village, and town in the state. He was one of

when hit by the Sundheimer car. The force was sb great the truck jackknifed and wrapped around a tree. The driver, Samuel Lynn, Oak Forest, 111., was taken to the

baby Jesus, three shepards, and the three wisemen. Pictured above as they posed for a Mail-Journal photographer last Frjdpy evening are members of the Bethel Church of the Brethreik They are, left to right, Danny Smith, Mjfe. Effner Soren-

many years. New Clerk’s Office In an advertisement in this issue of The Mail-Journal the new board is announcing the’ clerktreasurer’s office will be in the town hall, located at 418 south Huntington street after the first of the year, with the new clerktreasurer, Mrs. Lois Schleeter, to announce her office hours at a later date. Assisting Mrs. Schleeter in the collection of sewer and water accounts will be Mrs. Dale Sparklin, who has served in this capacity under J. B. Cox for the past several years. Board president Connolly stated this morning they hope to move

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the first proponents of “No Closed Seasons” for fishing. He taught fishing at Purdue extension in Fort Wayne and was awarded an honorary doctorate of ichthyology. He was the author of the book, “The Hoosier Fisherman”. After his retirement in 1954 he continued as a consultant and occasional speaker on fishing. He had played and coached football and baseball and was once credited as the first pitcher in the area to throw a curve. In track, while at Indiana State, he was unofficially timed at ten seconds in the 100-yard dash. This was unusually fast at that time. C. Milton Wysong married Miss Ella Longnecker in 1896 at Union Center near Nappanee. She died last September. f Survivors include three sons, J. Gerald of Saint Petersburg, Fla., Ralph D. of South Bend, and Karl K. of Pontiac, Mich.; two grandchildren and eight great-grand-children. Mr. Wysong was a member of

Goshen General hospital, with a broken back and other injuries. Authorities said the Wabash couple was killed out right. They : were en route to Grand Rapids,

sen, Worth Jackson, Floyd Yoder, Greg Jackson, Elaine McFarren, and Bendy-- Barbour. Kneeling in front is Mrs.ylobert Perkins. Benny Barbdur is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hollar and was a substitute for the evening.

the old town safe, located at the town pumping station on Turkey Creek, to the town hall for the clerk-treasurer’s use. However, they found the old safe to be sou? inches too wide to go through the town hall’s door. eling will have to be done to negotiate this problem,” Mr. yConnolly seated. Besides Mr. Connolly and Mrs. other town officials taking office on January 1, 1964 are Willard Nusbaum, board member from ward 2; Walter Calnon, board member from ward 3; Loren Longenbaugh, member from ward 4; and Vernon Beckman, member from ward 5.

the First Brethren church at New Paris; life member of the Syracuse Rotary club, No. 454; Blue Lodge Masonery, Syracuse; Thir-ty-two Scottish Rite Masonery, South Bend Valley and AAONMSShrine Mizpah Temple, F o r t Wayne. Services Friday Conservation officers will act as pallbearers. Masonic memorial services will be held at the Harris funeral home, Syracuse, Thursday (tonight) at 8 p. m. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 27, at the funeral home at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Glen Traver will officiate. Burial will be in Union Center cemetery near Nappanee. Mrs. Jackson Ridings To Serve Syracuse Library Mrs. Jackson Ridings, Crom- ; well, has been selected to serve as Syracuse librarian, the president of the library board, Rev. Carl Satre, announced Tuesday. Mrs. Ridings will begin her duties as librarian Jan. 2. She served in the children’s section of the library several years as assistant. She has been attending Indiana university extension in Fort Wayne. Rev. Satre said she will secure the proper education for certification of librarian, fifth class. The board has taken further steps to secure temporary certification until her studies are completed. The present librarian, Miss Ethel Bowser, is retiring Jan. 1. MRS. MELVIN E." LIVINGOOD IN FORT WAYNE HOSPITAL i Mrs. Melvin E. Livingood, owner of the Mary Carter Paint store in Warsaw, is a patient Parkview hospital in Fort Wayne. She is in room 445. A teacher at the junior high school at Warsaw, Mrs. Livingood is receiving medical treatment. She will return home after the holidays.

11 Mich., with Christmas presents I for their sdh’s family. They api parently failed to obey a stop sign ’ at the intersection of state high- ,' way 313 and U. S. 6.

Tickets Now On Sale For Dec. 28 Holiday Ball

Tickets are now on sale for this season’s Holiday Ball, according to general chairman John Kroh. The ball, the third annual Holiday Ball, will be held Saturday, Dec. 28, from 9 p. m. until 1 a. m., at the Hoosier Skateland, located on road 13 south of Syracuse.

New Bookkeeper At Byler Motors James A. Potts of Ligionier has assumed the duties as bookkeeper at Byler Motors, the Rambler .dealer, located in Wawasee Village south of Syracuse. ? Mr. Potts is a 1963 graduate of j’Ligonier high school and gradiiatied from International Business college in Fort Wayne. He began his new duties Monday, Dec. 9. State Bank Os Syracuse Boosts Interest Rate

The State Bank of Syracuse is making an announcement in this issue of The Mail-Journal of an increase in interest rate on time certificates of deposit and on passbook savings. The increase on time certificates is for six and 12 month certificates from 3 per cent to 4 per cent, effective January 1, 1964, with a o minimum Os SSOO. f The new rate of 3 per cent per 3 annum on passbook savings be- ■_ came effective Dec. 15, 1063, ac- - cording to cashier E. E Lindley. WSWS Circles'Of Calvary EUB Church Meets The Martha circle of the SyraI cuse Calvary EUB church met on ' Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, at the church. Mrs. Arlin Bobeck gave the lesson assisted by Mrs. Eveiett Miner.A.ll circles have the same "Glory to God - On Earth Peace". Plans were made for a /cheer basket to be made up and taken to a worthy family at Christmas. The leader, Mrs. Edith Palmer, presided. A cookie exchange was held. The next work day will be Jan. S at the church. Lois Circle I The Lois circle met Wednesday, ; Dec. 18, in the home of Mrs. Roy ■ Wilkinson for a one o’clock dessert. Mrs. Juanita Grimes was ; co-hostess. Mrs. Jessie Weingart gave the lesson with Mrs. Opal Nolan lead- “* ing the carol singing, and scriptures by Mrs. Paul Bixler, Mrs. Nolan and Mi’s. Edna Thomas. The leader, Mrs.” Wilkinson, preI sided at the business session. Plans were made for Mrs. Bixler, Mrs. Thomas,’ Mrs. Esther Osborn, Mrs. Ella Unrue, and Mrs. Russell Hinderer to prepare 30 plates of fruits, cookies, and candies for patients at the Kilgore nursing-home. Reports were heard from the secretaries, Mrs. Grimes, Spiritual life; Mrs. Bixl&\ Christian social relations; Mrs. Vernon Fawley, Missionary education; Mrs. Osborn, recording secretary; and Mrs. C. EL Ott, terasurer. Mrs. Wilkinson closed the meeting with prayer. The next meeting i will be January 22 with Mrs. I. J. I Byland and Mrs. Paul Eppley as hostesses. Harmony Circle The Harmony circle met Wednesday evening, Dec. 18, ’•in the home of Mrs. W. H. Brake, Lake Wawasee. Mrs. R. C. Tytler gave the lesson with Mrs. Kennard Robinson reading the scripture. ' The leader, Mrs. Feri Rhoads, presided. Plans were made for making up a basket for a worthy (family. Plans were also made to ’ Visit the Haven Hubbard Horfie 1 at New Carlisle in January. , Mrs. Raymond Newcomer closed ( the meetng with prayer. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served during the social period. Mrs. Newcomer and Mrs. Leonard* Nichols will be the January hostesses. Naomi Circle The Naomi circle met at the church Wednesday night, Dec. 18, with Mrs. Glen Knisley, and Mrs. Herbtert Linville as the hostesses. Mrs. Kenneth Elson gave the lesson with Mrs. Ted Pauls reading the scripture. The leader, Mrs. G. H. Schaefer, presided. Reports- wera given by the secretaries. There was a gift exchange and refreshment served during the social period.

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The Tony Ruli band will play. Tickets are available from MrsHugh Neer, John Kroh, Ernest Rogers,, or Nelson Auer. The following business firms will have tickets for sale also: Thornburg drug, Burkholder drug, and Tom Socks Sportswear.

Syracuse Lions And Ladies Hear Rev. P. Philbrook Members of the Syracuse Lions . club held their annual Ladies’ • night Christmas party and dinner 1 on Wednesday evening, Dec. 18. There were 64 persons present. 1 - i REV. PHILBROOK 1 ’ ■ After the family-style chicken dinner Chester Carpenter introduced the evening’s speaker, Rev. Phillip Philbrook of Fort Wayne. Rev. Philbrook has become one of the area’s most sought after speakers. He spoke on “The Impersonal Touch”. A topic of our losing individuality because of the machine age. SYRACUSE PENNY PITCH STARTED Some interested citizens in the Syracuse community thought it S' good idea to help someone in the local community who could use some goodwill this time of year so they are starting a penny pitch. It was decided to help Clifford ’ Byrd, who was in accident year ago and has been incapacitated since that time. After so long a time it is a real strain on a person and a family to bear financial and physical burdens such as those incurred by the accident. . You are asked to help the Byrd family with these matters by sending a penny in a greeting to Clifford Byrd, 713 S. Fourth St.,. Syracuse. Let’s see how much help a community can be to one of it’s own this time of year. THE RAY DARRS HOST HELPING HANDS CLASS f Mr. and Mrs. Ray Darr of r 2 Syracuse entertained, the members of the Helping Hands class of- the- -j Syracuse Church of ffhe Brethren Saturday evening in their home for the class annual cm istmas supper. Twenty-eight guests were served at the potluck, supper. Following supper the group enjoyed playing a party game and gift exchange. The class is taught by Mr. Darr and Mrs. Harry Fackler, assistant. TOPS- MINNIE MIZERS ELECT 1964 OFFICERS Syracuse TOPS met recently for election of officers. Mrs. Robert Croumlieh was elected leader. Others elected were Mrs. Will Rogers, Mrs. Leonard Kaufman, secretary and program; and Mrs. Gilbert Hawkins, treasurer. TOPS held its Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 19, at the home of Mrs. Rogers. SYRACUSE AUTO LICENSE BRANCH TO BE CLOSED Mrs. Max Ganshorn, manager of the Syracuse auto license branch on Main street, announced that the office will be closed from noon on Dec. 24 thru the 26th and on Dec. 30 and 31The branch will &e open on Dec. 27 and 28 and on Thursday, Jan. 2, which is the first day to purchase plates. Mrs. Ganshorn also stated that bids on license 43C-1 43C-4 will be extended •until 4:30 p. m., Friday, Dec. 27.

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