The Mail-Journal, Volume 3, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 November 1964 — Page 1

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VOLUME 3

County Farm Census Brought Up To Date

Hie 1964 Census of Agriculture, •now being conducted by the Bureau of the Census. U. S. Department of Commerce, in Kosciusko county, will bring up to date farm statistics last collected in 1959. Here are a few of the many facts recorded in the 1969 farm census for this county. There were 2,272 farms in 1959. cUnqxtrel with 2,598 in “1954 The average size of farm was 133.1

Alert Officer Nabs Theft In Milford

The vigilance of Vcm Wolf. : Milford's new police chief, brought to justice a Goshen deliveryman Who had taken money from the cash register of a Milford restaurant. Bruce EUiott. 30. 505 Dewey avenue. Goshen, was apprehended early Tuesday morning in the Melody Case in downtown Milford by -officer Wolf and lodged in the county jail at Warsaw. ’ He confessed in a signed state-

Annual 4-H Achievement Night At Syracuse The annual 4-H Achievement night was held November 18 at the Syracuse school cafeteria. A carry-in supper was enjoyed at 6 30 At 730 the meeting -was called to order by Fred Green. Tim Yeager gave the pledge to the flag and Jon Roberts gave the pledge to the 4-H flag. H R Edwards, vocational agriculture teacher, welcomed the members and guests and made the introductions. There was a' period or enlerta nmr.it which included, ’piano selections by Rev. Robert I ndy and a pantomine : Knisley sisters. Tlie 'county extension agent. Don Franz, was special guest The county extension officers and leaders presented pins to the 4-H girls and boys The Lions dub presentation of special award pins v..,s made by Mr Edw.inis Jane « H iman .nd I red ■ were presented the Lion a«*ard for outstanding achievement. - Cam;> winners in 4-H for one or i Houpmgamer u; h a:Yeager In the boys’ division the ■winner-wae Aaron Busch with alternate Nate Busch. There were Gram Show awards presented then comments ? from he guests and leaders SYRACUSE WRC i‘O HOLD ELECTION The John <£. Adams corps of the Syracuse Women’s Relief Corps will hold an election of officers for the coming year and their annual Christinas party at their regnhir meeting Monday evening. Dec. 7 There will be a carry-in supper at 6:30 pm. Also a gift exchange AU members are urged to be present

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AT LIONS DINNER — Lion dignitaries who attended the 3Mh anniversary of the Ptetcctea Um ctab at Ptereetoa Tuesday night are shown here. They are. Wk to right. Delbert €—dill. secretary-tteaMurer of the

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acres in 1959, compared with 121.4 acres in 1951 The value of products sold by the county's farmers in 1959 was 519.85t.451' The value of all crops Was $4 932,206. The value of all livestock and livestock products sold was $14,930,245. - The 1964 national Census of Agriculture is the 18th in a series which began in 1840 Because of the rapid changes American agriculture has

ment to sheriff Sam Holbrook that he had taken “from sls to S2O" from the Melody Case cash register over a period ,of a month. Owner Paul Kizer told officer Wolf that money was missing and that he suspected the deliveryman. Wolf set an early morning trap for the culprit and netted Elliott. Ell.ott was released on a S2OO bail by city court judge Robert Bruner, at his appearance date for a hearing has not been set

LNNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPER NEXT WEEK The a—nal Mail-Journal Christmas shopper is scheduled Jo come out next Thursday, Dec. 3. The jumbo-sized newspaper will carry a minimum of 24 pages, jam-packed with Christmas gift Miggestions by Lakeland merchants. The paper will have a house-lo-11 house distribution in the Label and > area. [ ...— — y Methodist WSCS Hear Os United Nations Nov. 19 The Syracuse Methodist church. General .Women's Society of Christi Jan Service met Thursday afternoon, Nov 19. at the church. Mrs. \Ohve Mdler and Mrs. R. T. Jones served as Irastesses. A report of the Council of Church Women workshop held Wednesday at the Calvary ”VB church was given. Tlie program was in the charge of Mrs. George Bushong, secretary of Christian social relations. Nations and the humanitarian agencies ! connected with it Mrs. Dean Pittinan deser v’d toe church center across , the street from the ,V. N. building NAPPANEE GREENHOUSE HOLDS FLOWER SHOW The. Nappanee Greenhouse is holding' its second annual Christmas flower show this coming weekend. November 28 and 29. The greenhouse wiU conduct tours all <lay on Saturday and from 1 pm. to 5 p m: on Sunday. Special arrangements .of Christmas flowers and cerXerpieceS will also be on disptey The operators of the greeriiouse extend a special mnation to all their friends in th g area to come wer to Nappanee and visit them at this time. , HOI ID \Y IN CLEVELAND 1 Mr. and Mrs. J B Cox of Sy- | racuse will spend Thanksgiving with a B aster, Mrs. J. M. Gill, ' and Mr Gill in Cleveland, O.

Pierceton chib; Bill Perry, Milford Um; (Mlle Links International counsellor; Lloyd Deardcrff, district governor of 25-G; Bffl Pbebos. 25-G cabinet secretary: Nick Hoot, president of the Pierceton Ueno chib; George Bennnth, Lions dab organiser and

been undergoing in recent years, Census Bureau officials regard the current census as one of , toe most significant ever taken. They ask every farmer to cooperate in compiling an accurate record of these changes by filling out toe census form he receives in the mail aad holding the completed questionnaire until a census taker calls for it.

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REV. JOE DAY REVIVAL SERVICES .TO BE HELD AT ZION CHAPEL CHURCH Rerival senices will be held from November 30 to December 13 at 7:30 p. m. at the Zion Chapel U. B. church south of Syracuse. Rev. Joe Day will be the evangelist. He is from South Bend and was at the church in February. Mrs. Day will be in charge of singing and also special programs for the children. Farmers Urged To Have Census Forms Ready Workers on the agricultural census have started in Kosciusko county and farmers who have received census forms are urged to have them as nearly completed as possible when tlie census taker arrives, say’s Donald Et Frantz, county extension agent. The 1964 census is more detailed than in years past due to changes in fanning and time can be saved by having much of the work done in adThe food production capability of the nation is of increasing importance to government leaders at all levels With foreign trade becoming more important to farmers it is necessary to have the census figures as early and as accurate as possible. Marketing agencies rely heavily on census reports in order to have processing. transportation and storage capacities arranged prior to the actual production of food and fiber products. CHURCH WOMEN HOLD WORKSHOP The Syracuse Council of ♦rixirch Women enjoyed a fellowship dinner and workshop Wednesday, Nov 18, at the Calvary EUB church. Leprosy gowns were made and bandages rolled There were 40 women present.

presided of the Fart Wayne Central Lions dub 35 years ago when it sponsored the Pierceton dob; and Dr. L. B. Slenker. Pierceton dentist, and the only charter member of the Pierceton club now residing in Pie rcct on. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

THANKSGIVING PRAYER By Cleo King On this Thanksgiving Day, dear Lord ’i - My thanks are most sincere For all the blessings you bestowed T hrou ghout the passing year . . . For health, for work, for special joys, For family and friends . . . And for our nation under God, Your goodness never ends! But help me understand, dear Lord. And may I clearly see That just one day is not enough To thank you properly ... • | And that my thanks today are small For gifts that you outpour, Unless I've thanked you other days ... Three hundred sixty-four! Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dust, Sr. Observe 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dust, Sr., of Lingenfelter Park, Kale Island, Syracuse, recently observed their 40th wedding anniversary. A family dinner was held at the Dust : home and friends and neighbors called during the afternoon. Many lovely cards, gifts and flowers were received. Mr. and Mrs. Dust were married on November 15, 1924. in Chicago and have lived in the Syracuse community since 1942. They are the parents of three children, two sons and a daughter and have five grandchildren. Mr. Dust is a decorator and well known in the community. 275 ATTEND OPEN HOUSE AT CHORETIME FRIDAY NIGHT -According to Forrest L. Rainser of Chore-Time Equipment Company, Inc., of Milford about 275; persons attended the company's j open house last Friday night. Mr. Ramser stated the company, really appreciated the people who braved the elements to attend the open house and a special thank you should be extended to the Chamber of Commerce for helping to park during the storm. CUFFORD BYRD TO BEHOMEFOR CHRISTMAS Clifford Byrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Byrd, Syracuse, who recently went to Crotched Mountain. has gone through the evaluation and adjustment period just fine. ' ' He will be home the 18th of De- ■ cember for Christmas vacation, I then will go back as a private pa- [ tient. He will not be sponsored by Indiana Vocational any further as he is not ready for job training. Latest report from the doctors: “We have come a long way with Clifford and there is more progress in sight bed, it will be a long, slowprocess.” The director of Crotched Mountian stated: “We feel Clifford is trying to help us. It is an involved, interesting and challenging case. We want him back. You pay what you can ” SYRACUSE PRIMARY MOTHERSZLAN B AZA'AR Syracuse Primary Mother’s [club met Monday, Nov. 23, in the home of Mrs. Gary Meek with Mrs. Wdliam Dorsey and Mrs. Terry McClintic as the co-hostesses. There were 15 members present. Mrs. Billy Ganz won the door prize. Mrs. Mede, president, presided at the business session when final plans were made for the bazaar to be hdd at the next meeting . Mrs. E. L. Fosbrink gave the program oo McGuffey readers. The next meeting will be at Foo -and Fay’s restaurant on December 7. MILFORD FEATHER PARTY A SUCCESS The feather party held Saturday at the fire station by Milford American Legion was termed a «x> cess by those in charge. A good crowd was present to enjoy the evening and join in the games

Steps To Take To Avoid Mailing Rush

A little planning during the Thanksgiving holiday can help avoid the “Christmas rush", postmaster Erine Bushong of Syracuse said today. The Syracuse postmaster has some tips which will not only put ZIP into Christmas mailing, but help local postal employees move the recordbreaking mountain of mail that is expected this Christmas season. 1. Find last year’s Christmas mail-

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LEESBURG HOMECOMING QUEEN — One of the three girls seated, all Leesburg high school seniors, will be Jhe new Leesburg Homeconiing Queen. Which one will it be. You’ll have to

46-Day Fire Loss In Turkey Xreek Twp. $297,100

According to a report released this week by Syracuse fire chief Bill Hess the approximate amount of property losses caused by fire in. Syracuse and Turkey Creek township during the month of October and the first half of November amounted to $297,100. From October 1 to November 15 the department answered four first aid calls, 15 grass fire calls, three false alarms, one truck fire and 10 fire calls for a total of 34 calls. .The break-down follows: October 3 — Grass fire south on road 13. _ : October 5 — Three Sisters Case, two calls, both false alarms. October 13 — Appenzellers, car fire, damage listed at $250.

LCSC To Purchase Four ! Buses From C. S. Mvers

.At a called meeting of the Lakei land Community School Corporai tion s board of trustees held Mon- : dav evening it was decided to acJcejt the bid of C. S. Myers Ford of Milford for four 66 passenger i school buses. The buses will have Ford chassis JU ,-Li - - - -uTr.r,---. . J-.'-- I- - - - ■“

CLEO SINGREY INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Cleo Singrey, owner of the Anchor Bar in Syracuse, sustained only penoaai injuries in a Friday night auto accident that totally j demolished the 1965 Mustang he was driving. He was on alternate 13 on the east side of Lake Wawasee when an oncoming car bunded him, causing tan to lose control of his car. > He left the road and hit a tree. A passing car took him to his olace of business, and he was lab er taken to the Syracuse clinic where a cut at his right knee was reduced. He also suffered consid-, erable body bruises.

ing list If you don’t find it or didn’t have one, make one up. 2. Check to see that all addresses are correct The phone book is usually a good source for local addresses. 3. Wherever possible add the ZIP Code to the addresses on the list Because ZIP Codes speed your mail, always include the code far your area in return addresses. This is the best way to inform friends, relatives,

attend the Leesburg-Larwill basketball game at the Leesburg" gym Friday, Dec., 4, when the new queen will be crowned, to find out. She will b* crowned by Pardee Gunter, president of the Leesburg senior class.

, October 14 — Answered fire call' to Wawasee Laundry. Damage listed at $l5O. October 14— Grass fire on state road 13 south of town. October 17 — Grass fire on Front street. October 21 — .Answered fire call to Liberty Coach. Damage listed I at $30.000.,, October 23 — Grass fire at Ang- ! I ier's Cove. x October 26 — Answered fire call ; to James Iden property of Papai keechie lake. Dtanage estimated at $5,200. October 28 — Answered fire call to the Morrison Island. Damage • estimated to three buildings was 510.400

and Wayne bodies. The bid, complete with options, will cost the corporation $5,263.75 per unit or $21,055 for the four •buses. This represents a savings of $1,566.60 over the price payed last May for four buses. The new i

Methodist Service Guild Plans Carol Sing The Syracuse Methodist Church Service Guild met Wednesday, Nov.; ■ 18, at 9;30 a.m. in the church parlors. Mrs. Charles Kroh was in charge of the brief business meetDevotional was given by Mrs. Edgar Speer. Plans were discussed for the annual carol sing to be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, far all i children of the church and their parents. Hie program was the continued study of the book of Genesis. Mrs. Edward Coy led the discussion. Hostesses were Mrs. Jesse Hann and Mrs. Edgar Speer, who served j coffee and sweet rolls. >

and business associates of the code number for your area. 4. Determine your list of gift purchases which must be mailed. Such planning allows you to shop early when selections are greatdlt and you can stock up on mailing materials in advance. Be sure to purchase enough material so that parcels will be packed securely. The postmaster emphasized that

j Coronation will be between games. The girls in the rear will make up the queen’s court. Seated, left io right, are Vonnie Copeland, Kay Heiman, and Judi

I October 29 — Answered fire call to South Shore Hotel south of town. ; Damage estimated at $250,000. ' October 30 — .Answered fire call ' to Texaco Station. October 31 — Grass fire on north Huntington street. October 31 — Grass fire on North Shore Drit'e. November 1— Grass fire in Hunnicutt addition. November 3 — Fire call to Tras- . ter barn. November 4 — Truck tire fire November 6 — Answered fire I ear in a B and O box car at Dril Las. Estimated damage was set at I S3OO. > November 6 — Fre call at Wayne Staley's.

buses will not be delivered until July of 1965. According to LCSC business manager Don Arnold, the bid was conducted at this time because of the i competition between the body and chassis manufacturers.

Weekend Storm Results In Two Minor Accidents Two minor accidents occured in the Syracuse area over the weekend, as a result of the storm and*’ ; icy roads. A mishap at the intersection of south Huntington and Chicago streets, when cars driven i by Roger E. Fleischauer of Syracuse and B<*bon Crafton of Dewart Lake, collided caused an estimated total damage of $162. Another accident occured at the parking lot of Klink’s grocery at the south edge of Syracuse where a car driven by Edgar H. Kuhn Syracuse, backed into an auto being driven by Mary Jo Lung of Syracuse. Damage to both cars was list-1 ed at S3O.

poorly wrapped and loosely packed cartons are the major cause of parcel post damage. He also sugegsted that the address be written on only one side of the exterior wrapping and that a duplicate address be included inside the carton, in case the outer covering is not secure and comes off. Mr. Bushong said that the Post Office Department in Washington is

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Smith. Standing, I to r, are Jane Hamman, sophomore; Kay Noel, junior; and : Jane Hall, freshman. | A Mail-Journal staff photo.

November 7— False alarm at Hire Electric. November 7— Grass fire on North Shore drive. November 10 7- Grass and peir fire on Waco Drive. Damage estimated at- $350. November 11 — Grass fire on road 8. November 11 — Grass fire at Merril's Marina. November 12 — Grass fire north of road 6 on alternate 13. November 14 — Grass fire at Scott’s (hump. . November 14 — Grass fire north of road 6 on road 313 at Manford Mishler’s. November 14 — Answered fire call t(f Klink's “Old” slaughterhouse.

STUDENTS TO ENJOY 2-DAY VACATION Students in the four schools of ibe Lakeland Community School Coropration — Milford, Syracuse, Leesburg, and North Webster •— wUI enjoy a two-day vacation this week. The schools will not be in session on Thursday or Friday for the annual Thanksgiving vacation. BETHEL YOUTH MEET THURSDAY I The youth group of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Milford met for its regular meeting at the church last Thursday evening. They rehearsed the short play they are preparing for the church Christmas program on December’ 13. Z After the rehearsal the group went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard. Smith. Each of the 14 present brought a gift of some kind for Dennis Cory who is going to school in Germany this yeah. They also wrote gang'letters to him. Some of'them were in B rench, Spanish, and Latin. During the business meeting it was announced that the group will go to the Section IV skating party which is being held at Eby Pines Thursday evening, December 3. The next regular meeting will be a caroling party which will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17. The group will meet at the church.

predicting that a record seven billion pieces of mail will move through the postal system during the peak rush just before Christmas. “The cooperation of all mailers is vital for us to deliver each holiday card, letter, and package before Christmas day. A little planning will make the Christmas rush less hectic for everyone”, he said.

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