The Mail-Journal, Volume 2, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 January 1964 — Page 1

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VOLUME 2

Milford Begins Year With $28,550.53 In The Bank

The town of Milford ended the 1963 calendar year with a balance of >11,993.62 in the general fund. >5,016.26 in the street fund and >11.540.65 in the water fund according to the town's year end report published in last week's issue of The Mail-Journal. v , Total money in bank: >28,550 53. In 1962 the town ended the year | with $9,955.55 in the general fund, a deficit of $324.96 in the street fund and >15,711.38 in the water fund.

$260.58 Taken In Robbery At Milford Telephone Exchange

Accordinj/to reports released by Milford chief of police Clifford Pierson a total of >280.58 was taken from the Milford office of the United Telephone Company of Indiana sometime Tuesday morning Pierson stated that the breakin was reported to him by Wil-

MRS. RAPP HEADS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB Mrs. Paul Moore was hostess to the Wednesday afternoon club of Syracuse in her home. January 22. Mrs. Ruth Rapp, vice president, presided Roll call response was "A Public or Community Affair”. The program presented by Mrs. E. L. Fosbrink, who reviewed the book ••Rascal” by Sterling North. During the business session the following officers were elected: Mrs. Rapp, president; Mrs. Moore, vice president; Mrs. William T. Jones Jr.. secretary-trea-surer: Mrs. Ralph Thornburg, corresponding secretary: and Mrs. | Robert Mauxy, program chairman. There were 16 members and two guests, Mrs. Charles F. Kroh and . Mrs Frank Putt, present. The next meeting will be held in two weeks at the Wawasee Interiors, Lake Wawasee, with Mrs. Ralph Enoch presenting the program. Noble W. Neffs Return From Florida Trip Mr. and Mrs. Noble W. Neff returned to their home at the south edge of Milford after being away three weeks, touring Florida and visiting friends and relatives there. Their trip covered 3,700 miles of driving, and included personal visits in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Callendar at Palmetto: and Mr. Neffs brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Neff, at Pampano Beach. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Noah Clause in Miami, and spent some time touring! Key West with them. Other friends visited were Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Stout at Juno Beach, who also accompanied them to Palm Beach and St. Augustine. Another highlight was the time spent in Edison’s home at Fort Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. Neffs trip included places of interest on the east and west coasts of Florida from north to south and was a joy throughout. MINOR COLLISION IN SYRACUSE A minor collision was reported in Syracuse. Tuesday evening. Jan. 21. When a car driven by Naomi Brown, r 2 Syracuse, collided with a auto driven by Robert Searls, r 1 New Paris. Searls. backing his car from in front of the Syracuse Hardware, collided with the Brown car it was entering the alley by the hardware. Neither driver was injured and only alight damage to the cars Aas reported. Deputy marshal FredJPeraonette was the investigatingSfficer.

Donald L Wentzel, Milford, Named Duck Raiser's President

Members! of th|e newly-formed Midwest DdsWingJCouncil recent ly elected Wentael. Milford. as the firM president of the —or la t ion. Wentzel is president of Maple Leaf Farms, one of the mid-west-era's leading duckling . producers. The farm is located southeast of Milford near New Salem. The Midwest Duckling Council is an outgrowth of one of the most rapidly growing and relatively -new industries in this part of the country: the production and marketing of ducklings.

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

The report shows a total of >3O, 409.60 received through the county auditor, expense refunds. ABC distribution, Van Buren township, fees and fines, and miscellaneous receipts in the general fund. The report shows a total of >28,371.53 was disbursed during the year, leaving the >11.993.62 balance. A total of $17,602.94 was received im the street fund from MUH distribution, county auditor and miscellaneous receipts. A total of >12,261 72 was disburs-

■ | liam Burgett, a telephone lineman. , I at 9:10 a. m Tuesday. The lock on i j the back door of the building had been broken. Mrs Harry (Jane) Schultz, cashier, investigated and found a total of >221.79 in cash and >38.79 in checks missing. The Milford police chief stated

I Milford To Play Mentone Friday A good basketball game in prospect for Friday night will be the game between the Milford Trojans and the Mentone Bulldogs. The game is to be played ' at the Syracuse gym. Mentone now has the coveted ; . silver horseshoe, having won it • Friday night from the Claypool Knights in a game played at Clay- ; pool. Score: Mentone 60, Claypool i 58. 1 Milford enters the game with a I record of 12 wins to four losses. | and Mentone has to wins and five J losses. > • ’ I • rREDECORATE OLE HICKORY I The Ole Hickory tavern in Milford has been completely re-dec-orated, according to owner Betty Himes. The establishment has had ten new light blue leather upholstered. booths added, and a new shuffle board. Mrs. Himes states she has applied for a dancing lic- ; ense this week. LUTHERAN WOMEN MEET The Lutheran Church Women of the Syracuse Grace Lutheran church met Wednesday. Jan. 22 in | Luther hall. Mrs. S. B Betes and j Mrs. Gerald Hubartt were the hostesses. . Mrs. • Arthur Lea gave the devotions. The program was given ’ by Rev. Cart Satre. It included a ( | film showing'the work of the ! Lutheran church in India, "Pastor; iPaul Rajahmunery." Mrs. Wallace Linlger was in charge of the business meeting. Plans were made to send chili I I dren to the Luther Wald camp at Howe, this summer and plans were discussed on the flowers for the Easter service. Ten members were present. EBENEZER LADIES AID IN JANUARY MEETING The Ebeneaer Ladies Aid held its January meeting in the home of ; Mrs. Roy Wilkinson near Syracure with 21 members and two guests, Mrs. Virgil Bobeck and and Mrs. Paul Pollock. The Mrs. Theries Doll, conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Juanita Grimes gave the devotions. Mrs. Edna Thomas will be the hostess for the February meeting Refreshments were served by the hostess.and co-host esses, Mrs. Alma Orn and Mrs. Grimes.

Only five years ago the nine major producers in Indiana, Illinois. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio processed and marketed a--bout 1.200,000 ducklings. Last year they produced more than 2, 000.000. The newly-formed council expects the figure to double by 1969. In addition to the growing popularity of duckling as ••special occasion” fare, a number of other factors are contributing to the growth of the industry in the midwest. ■ ,

ed and the deficit of 1962 was disposed of leaving a balance of >5, 016.26. Through water collections, deposits, hydrant rentals and miscellaneous receipts the town received >11,452.23 in the water fund during the year. A total of >ls, 622.96 was spent, leaving the balance of >11,540.65 in the fund. Frank Grove was the town's' clerk-treasurer during 1963 and filed the report.

, night officer Dave Hart had checked the door at 12:35 a, m. and found it unlocked at that time. According to Hart's report card he had locked the door at that time. State detective Moody and chief Pierson are continuing their in vestigation.

MRS. G. WILSON GIVES PROGRAM ON SIOUX INDIANS TO SOROSIS Mrs. George Wilson, program leader for the evening, spoke on the topic, "Unfamiliar Facts About Early Americans" at the Monday evening meeting of the Sorosis j club of Milford held at the home |of Mrs. Carlyle Barnes. The early American Mrs. Wiison | had become interested in were : the Sioux Indians. She told many interesting facts about the Indians from Marie Sandoz’s book "There Were the Sioux”. Mrs. Wilson also displayed and discussed her collection of paintings of these early Americans. Mrs. Qtto Wiggs, vice president, was in charge of the meeting. Mrs. James Allen, assistant recording secretary, called roll and! read the minutes. Members were reminded to be sure their dues were paid for 1963 and 1964. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Barnes, to 17 members. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Glenn Morehead on February 10. Mrs. Harry Doty Heads Columbians The Columbian Reading Circle of Milford met at the home of Mrs. William Martin Tuesday evening with 22 members president. The meeting was opened with the president, Mrs. Joe Gerenscer, leading the club in reading the club 1 collect. The secretary, Mrs. Her--1 bert Stump, led the roll call with I the response for the evening being ; "family antiques '. The secretary’s I report was read and approved. * During the short business meeting the club voted to extend Mrs. Dorothy membership until her return from Africa. A progressive letter was written to her.during the evening. Election Nominations were presented and voted on for the coming year. Those elected were as follows: President, Mrs. Harry Dale Doty; vice president, Mrs. Herbert Stump; recording secretary, Mrs, John Replogle; asst secretary, Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger; cor- , responding secretary. Mrs. Lowell ‘ Barkey; treasurer, Mrs. Clifford IRe plogle; reporter, Mrs. Harlan Wuthrich; asst reporter, Mrs. Robert Hurd. > The nominating committee consisted of Mesdames Don Ahms. Darrell Orn, and Duane Graff. Mrs. Harlan Wuthrich had "Antiques” as her lesson for the evening. Many illustrations were presented and the ladies were given instructions on the purchasing, bidding and decorative uses erf the same. Door prices which are taken from the blind material were won by Mrs. William Martin, Mrs. Roger Graff and Mrs. John Replogle. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Judy. PAUL SCOTTS ON * FLORIDA VACATION Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Scott and son. Paul. Jr., of Goshen, left Sunday, Jan. 26, for a two week vacation in Florida. They plan to travel down the west coast to southern Florida. They will be spending a week in ! * Homestead and then travel back Ito Tailsha<wee where they intend to tour northern Florida for a Mrs. Scott is the former Shelia Troup of Milford.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1964

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FOUR GENERATIONS — Pictured above are four generations of the Victor Yeager family of Syracuse. «■ . Pictured above is Mrs. Yeager holding her great-grandson, Todd Michael Thomas of Huntington.

Over 20 ke Fishing Houses Lost In Lakes

Over 20 ice fishing houses are resting on the bottom of Syracuse lake and Lake. Wawasee, according to conservation officer Earl Money. He said, "My closest estimate would be about 26”. Officer Money said the ice fishing houses sank to the bottom of the tw'o lakes over the week end ; when ice on the lakes melted at a rapid paee. Several were sal- i vaged from the lake’s bottom near 1 Johnson's Bay on Lake Wawasee i on Sunday, he commented.

Cancel Carnival Events On Syracuse Lake

AU events of the second annual Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival scheduled to be held on Syracuse lake will be held at Mount Wawasee on Sunday. Feb. 16, according to the committee in charge of the event. ’rhe decision was made by the committee at a meeting Tuesday evening. Conservation officer Earl Money told the committee the ice on Syracuse lake is 10 to 11 inches thick, not thick enough to hold

Carthage Choir ToBeAtSHS On February 4 Kenosha, Wis. — Twelve selections including songs by Palestrina, Bach. Gibbons, Praetorius, Brahms and Grtchaninoff are in the repertoire of the Carthage college a cappella choir which will sing Feb. 4 at Syracuse high school. The concert will start at 7:30 p. m. Directed by William P. Roth, the 41-voice group of freshmen and sophomores from the newly-open-ed Lutheran church - supported campus in Kenosha. Wis.. is on its first tour that is taking it 1.800 miles through Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The second section of the concert is a combination of three songs involving seven soloists and two narrators arranged to demonstrate the rote of sacred musk: in Christian worship. "The Heavens Are Telling" by Frans Joseph Haydn tells of the creation. "The Three Kings” by Healey Willan tells of the incarnation, and "Bunt on a Rock” by F. Melius Christiansen of the church. Narrators are pre-theological students Tom Schaeffer, Park Ridge, 111., and Jerry Samuelson. Minneapolis, Minn. FROG TAVERN OWNER VACATIONING IN ACAPULCO Ray Toder, owner of the Frog tavern on Lake Wawasee, left Monday with his brother, Ralph Yoder of Mishawaka, for Acapulco, MexI ico. for a vacation. Ernie Miller of Elkhart, former co-owner of the Frog, plans to fly to Acapulco next Monday to spend time with the Toder brothers.

Standing are Mrs. Michael Thomas, Todd’s mother, and Mrs. Harold Huebner, his grandmother. Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Huebner are of Huntington. Photo by Tim Yeager.

, Cites Danger He said the snow’ that fell Monday evening has caused a definite hazard oh the lake. The places where the ice fishing houses have gone down have been covered with a thin film of ice, which in turn was covered with snow. He emphasized that the lakes are particularly dangerous at this and is issuing the warning that anyone going on the lakes in the Lakeland area should be particularly cautious.

the massive crowds expected to attend such events as the sports car races and hockey games. All Winter Carnival activities have been scheduled sos one day only, the committee stated. However, the dance will be held as scheduled at Hoosier Skateland on Saturday evening, Feb. 15, with the "Bourbon Street Paraders” furnishing the music. Jack Wells is general chairman of the Winter Carnival.

Village Tap Opens Today The new Village Tap, located at the Wawasee Bowl, opened today to the public. The new room features beer and wine in the beverage line and a complete food line. It will be mani aged by Joe Morganthaler and Jacob Kern 111, and have as a nighttime bartender Lee Walls of Syracuse. The room must be entered from the foyer of the building. The bar is on the west wall, and the room has been completely redone with modem appointments throughout. Lt Kenneth Stump With Exercise Polar Siege Forces In Alaska First Lieutenant Kenneth H. Stump of Nappanee, a member of the United States Air Force’s Tactical Air Command, is getting first hand experience with cold weather combat problems during Exercise Polar Siege now underway in Alaska. Lieutenant Stump, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Stump of Nappanee, is a pilot permanently assigned to Dyess AFB, Tex. He will return there when the joint training maneuver for U. S. and Canadian Air Force and Army units is completed in mid-Febru- ■ ary. Tactical Air Command > fighters and reconnaissance jets and C-130 assault airlift aircraft flew non* stop to Alaska to provide tactical aerial firepower, intelligence and supply support for ground forces in Polar Siege. The lieutenant received his B. S. degree from Purdue university, i His wife, Verla, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eston Clayton of | Front street, Syracuse.

Syracuse Begins Year With $68,929.24 In The Bank

The town cf Syracuse began the year of 1964 with a total of >68,929.24 in the bank in all funds, according to the town's annual report published in detailed form in this, issue of The Mail-Journal. » The town began the year with $142,411.53 in the bank and received. >357.534.48 during the year 1963. for a total balance and receipts of >499,946.01. During the year a total of $431,016.77 was disbursed, the report shows, leaving the above total of >68,929.24 at the close of the year. A complete story, detailing these expenditures and receipts by funds appeared in this paper on I page 6 of its January 16th issue. By funds the .annual report is as follows: General Fund — Bal. Jan. 1, 1963, >16,492.76; total balance and receipts for 1963. >66,517.42; disbursements, >37,853.65; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, 28,663.77. Street Fund — Bal. Jan. 1, 1963, >13.602.36; total balance and receipts for 1963 $32,289.84; disbursements, >23,605.96; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >8,683.88. Parking Meter Fund — Bal. Jan. 1, 1963, >1,468.19; total balance and receipts for 1963, >4,548.24; disbursements, >2,931.55; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >1,616.69. ' Fire Fighting Fund — Bal. Jan; 1. 1963. >12.35; total balance and receipts for 1963, $31,130.94; disbursements, >28,312.25; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >2,818.69. Special Greider Gift Fund — Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1963, >6.25. Bond Fund — Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1963, >1,538.65. Municipal Bond Fund — Bal. Janp. 1, 1963, >823.71; total balance and receipts, $33,174.77; disbursements, >22,236.49; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >899.09. Water Fund — Bal. Jan. 1, 1963, $823,171; total balance and receipts, $33,174.77; disbursements, >31,569.226; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >1,605.51. Water Bond Fund — Bak Jan. 1, 1963, >17,082.58; total balance and receipts, >97,082.58; disburse-; ments, >92,810.50: cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >4, 272.08. Sewage Operating Fund — Bal. Jan. 1. 1963, >8,348.07; total balance and receipts, >43,117.75; disbursements, >32,856.20; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >10,261.55. Sanitation Bond and Interest Fund — Bal. Jan. 1, 1963, >6,098 - 61; total balance and. receipts, >26,098.61; disbursements, >17,632.09; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >8,466.52. Sewer Construction — Bal. Jan. 1, 1963, >70.015.95; total balance and receipts. >119.843.95; disbursements. >119.747.39; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, >96.56. Library Fund — Bal. Jan. 1, 1963, >6,924.Q5; total balance and receipts, >21.161.43; disbursements, >14.262.81; cash on hand Dec. 31, 1963, none. Library Improvement — Receipts >300; disbursements, >3OO. TWO ESCAPE INJURY IN ACCIDENT SOUTH OF SYRACUSE Lloyd Dewart, r 1 Milford, and Paul Beame, Lake Park, Md., escaped injury when the cars they were driving collided on state road 13, a* mile south of Syracuse, at 7:45 a. m. Friday, Jan. 24. Dewart was turning onto a side road, off the highway, when his car was struck from behind by the Beame vehicle. Damage to the Dewart car was listed as >275 and to the Beame auto as >375. State trooper Herschel Harper was the investigating officer.

Announce Shift In Bank Personnel Two changes were made in personnel ,at the First National Bank of Warsaw during the past week, according to vice president William E. Hadley. Everett E. Lindley, who has been cashier St the State Bank of Syracuse for the past three years, was named assistant vice president in the Warsaw bank's loan department. He is presently working at the bank’s Claypool branch while Richard LaGarde is vacationing in Florida. Harold (Busz) Goodman, associated with the bank’s main office at Warsaw for the past year, began his duties as assistant manager of the Milford Branch on Monday of this week. The First National Bank of Warsaw is also announcing the opening of its Auto Bank on the corney of Center and Washington streets in Warsaw at ' 9 a. m. Saturday.

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Leesburg And Oswego Residents Hold Bridge Opening Ceremonies Saturday

“Tippecanoe and Oswego Too”, was the theme last Saturday afternoon at Oswego w’hen the historic Oswego bridge was opened. The bridge, which had been closed for nearly three months for dismantling and replacing, was re-opened Saturday for traffic. Oswego, located at the north of Tippecanoe River, is the site of Indian camping grounds in .the early days of the territory. On hand to greet the first automobile was Miss Sally Albert bf Leesburg, 1963 “Miss Leesburg.”

Charles Cleveland of Syracuse Named Engineer For County Highway Dept?

Charles Cleveland of r 4 Syracuse, new highway engineer for the Kosciusko County Highway Department, will commence his duties Saturday, Feb. 1. This is the result of a step which began by the state legislature encouraging the hiring of county highway engineers about six months ago, by allowing each county to receive >5,000 from a special reserve fund of the state. This amount will be used toward the salary of the engineer, with the remainder of his salary coining from the county. The salary of the highway engineer is to be >12,500. His duties

Calvary EUB Circles In Jan. Meetings Martha, Lois and Harmony circles of the Syracuse Calvary EUB church, Women’s Society of World Service, met last week. All had the same lesson entitled "With Wide Open Take the Offensive”. The Martha circle met at the church Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, with Mrs. Wilma Hire and Mrs. Everett Miner as the hostesses. The leader, Mrs. Edith Palmer, presided. ? Mrs. Ronald Sharp presented the lesson. She was assisted by Mrs. Opal Nolan and Mrs. S. A. Bauer, with Mrs. Arlen Bobeck soloist. Mrs. Max Workman closed the lesson with prayer. During the busines session reports were heard from Mrs. Workman, secretary of missionary J education, and Mrs. Miner, on Christian social relations. There were 12 members present. The next meeting will be in Febuary with Mrs. M. E. Rapp and 1 Junior Hollar as hostesses. Lois Circle Lois Circle met Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. I. J. Byland at Oakwood Park. Mrs. ! Paul Eppley was co-hostess. i Mrs. Esther Osborn gave the i lesson assisted by Mrs. R. W. Loose, Mrs. Edna Thomas and Mrs. ] Jessie Weingart. Mr. Roy Wilkin- 1 son, leader, presided at the business session when reports were t heard from Mrs. C. H. Ott, trea- i surer, Mrs. Jaunita Grimes, spiri- 1 tual life secretary, and Mrs. Vernon Fawley, missionary education, j There were 17 members present, < including a new member, Mrs. O. G. Horn. The February hostesses will be Mrs. John Cripe and Mrs. J Russell Hinderer. 1 Harmony Circle Harmony Circle met Wednesday evening in the church with 1 Mrs. Raymond Newcomer and 1 Mrs. Leonard Nichols as hostesses. 1 Mrs. Delos Smith gave the lesson i assisted by Mrs. Kennard Robin- 1 son, Mrs. Theo Thomas and Mrs. i Loren Longenbaugh with Mrs. Harry Appenzeller as pianist. Mrs. Eloise Method, leader, : presided at the business session l when report were heard from Miss Karel Hollingsworth, secretary, Mrs. Thomas, treasurer, Mrs.

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, now a it at Purdue univer- 1 sity. Miss Albert is pictured above. The ribbon-rcutting ceremony, also shown above, with Bud Robison and Fred Anglin, both of Os* wego, officiating. The bridge serves east and .west traffic from Leesburg and Oswego. The area’s inhabitants were so overjoyed vyith the re-opening of the bridge that they staged this informal opening ceremony. John Anglin, also of Oswego, is the driver of the automobile pictured above.

will be to check all bridges and roads in the county, in addition to numerous other duties which will come under the heading of engineering. Mr. Cleveland to Kosciusko county from the Allan County Highway Department where he was employed the past year. Prior to that time he was employed by All Metal Products of Ligonier for two years. 1 He resides near Syracuse on the south shore of Lake Wawasee. ~ In 1960 Mr. Cleveland ran for ; the state senate on the Republican ticket.

Newcomer, spiritual life secretary, Mrs. Longenbaugh. Christian life relations, and Mrs. Smith, missionary education. The meeting closed with Lord’s Prayer. Fourteen members were present.

——T Club Members Hear Os Civil Report The Syracuse Rotary club, at its Monday evening. Jan. 20, heard of plans for a youth center in the Syracuse community. Jay Peffley and Harry VanHemert, Syracuse spoke on the project to provide the youth a site for their leisure time enjoyment. Guests were S. W. Evans of Warsaw and Jack Misner of Anderson both Rotarians. Following the meeting the president, Rex Reynolds, called a special board ■ = meeting during which Richard Atkinson was taken into club mem-' bership. t NEW SALESMAN AT McCORMICK-CUTTER IN SYRACUSE M. L. ("Doc”) Miller of r 4 Syracuse (Lake Wawasee) has ‘ accepted a position as auto salesman with ’he McCormick-Cutter, Inc., Chevrolet sales, 1001 south Huntington street, Syracuse. He began his new job January 15. Mr. Miller has had 26 years of experience in auto sales. He is a native of New Paris, and is well known in this area. The Millers have a daughter, Pamela, a Syracuse Yellowjacket cheerleader. Return From Honda Trip H Mrs. Mabel Walton of Syracuse has returned to her home after a three-week trip to Florida. Mrs. Walton accompanied friends, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Magnuson and Mrs. Zelma Johnston, all of Ligonier. They stayed at Sebring, Fla., and visited the Bush Gardens, the Everglades, Gulf of Mexico and Sebring State Park. They also visited with Mrs. Nellie Sloan, and Mrs. Lizzie Pollock at Haines City, Fla.

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