The Mail-Journal, Volume 3, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 December 1964 — Page 1

Chronology Os Events Os 1964 As They Happened In This Area

What happened in 19M? It was some year, what with the national ejection and all. Below and in the weeks to come you can rend of the important events of the Lakeland area in our annual publication of the community’s chronology Who died? Who was married? Who was bom? What couples celebrated their silver or golden anniversaries? What did the headlines jsay last year? It’s all here for you to review. Remember back on January 11 when the Claypool Knights won

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New Year's Eve Ball At Hoosier Skateland

Ail Is in readiness for the first New Year's Eve ball sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of The event will be held at Hoosier Skateland, located on road 13 south

Milford Masons To Install Officers Saturday Evening Relatives and friends of the duly elected and appointed officers of Kosciusko lodge number 418 F. and A. ML are invited to attend the installation of officers on Saturday evening, Jan. X at 8 p. m. It wffl be an open meeting and the members of the Order of Eastern Star number NO wil serve light refreshments after the installation Installing officers are Ardor Baumgartner, master; H. C. Snyder, marshal; and Leslie Duncan of Bremen. chaplain Officers who will be installed are as follows: Joe Estep, worshipful master; Ed Huber, senior warden; Herschel Harper, junior warden; Ario Hehtwanger, secretary; Pad Kizer, treasurer; Rev. Richard Sumner, chaplain; Robert Geiger, senior deacon; Don Davidson, junior deacon; Harry Bebr, senior steward; Walter Ritter, tyler; and Nathan Wemple, trustee. ■w*. w_ —- - -—- r _ Worshipful master elect Joe Estep will preside at the meeting on January 5 and requests a wen attended meeting of Master Masons since committees and plans for the ensuing year will be aimounced. The Feast of St John the Evangelist was observed by a Table LodUjMhJ*** v* JLWvmwV "mOv sIWJSI*'* bars and one guest were thrilled andjinsptred by the address of Rev. Richard Sumner, O. S L., who spoke of the parallel between St

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their first county basketball tourney and the cheerleaders won the coveted McKown award? Or, how about February 10 when Thornburg's new store opened in Syracuse? Maybe you remember March 9 when Milford’s Craig Tucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tucker, won first place in the Shriners Circus essay contest. “It was on April 11 that the paper carried an article about Jay Peffley of Syracuse being with NIPSCO for 25 years. Remember back to May 5 when Glenn Brown and Ralph Brubaker won in the school board ejection.

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of Syracuse, site of former holiday dances in the lake community. Playing for the event will be the popular Bobby Wear orchestra at Elkhart, shown in the above photo, a well known orchestra group to the

Milford Town Board In Last Meeting Os Calendar Year Members of the Milford town board and the clerk - treasurer asst at the town hall on Monday afternoon for the fast meeting of the 1964 calendar year. The first meeting of 1986 will be held at the town hall at 7:38 pm on Monday, Jan. 4. At the Monday mooting dawns were signed by the members to aßow the clerk to done the books for the year. Board members are Merril Rink. Darrell Orn Mid Cart Duncan. Mrs. Herbert (Edith' Baumgartner is deck - treasurer. New Police Car Arrives In Milford A 1385 Ford police car has arrived at C 8. Myers Ford in Milford. The car is for the Milford police department and is expected to be in use by January 1. The car was purchased last November for 38485. Ww the Evangelist in wriwamary Christian teaddngs and work and soidfors who gave their Ml that W-- _ J|- -<-<> OUT LrvdMMD vXuDUciu 111“

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«; In June it was the annual Meri maid festival at North Webster. ! This year the 19th festival began on the 20th. Or. how about July when the Mili ’ ford town board adopted a $1 cumulative sewer fund and the Syracuse board voted to close the millI race. » Maybe you remember August 1 when Leesburg won the Pony League tourney or perhaps September 9 when the enrollment in the Lakeland schools hit 2.912 on the first day and the ABC turned down the application for a package liquor

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lake area. The Wear orchestra has j! played at the new Chevrolet showing at McCormick-Cutter, Inc., for the past two years. According to Tom Prickett, treasurer of the Syracuse-Wawasee Cham-

EBENEZER LADIES AID MEET AT GRANGE HALL The Ebenemr Ladies Aid met Thursday, Dec. 17. at the Hex I Grange Hadi with Mrs. Hattie Brown and Mrs. Roy Miller as the hostesses. There were 23 members and seven guests, Mrs. Elmer Ctuddistcr of Ligonier, Mrs. Howdl of Cromwefi. Mrs. Pad Hathaway. Mrs. Virgil Bobeck, Mrs. hay Wilkinson, Mrs. Winnie Krom, and Mrs. M. E. Rapp present. Following a potluck dinner at noon Mrs. Edna Thomas and Mrs. Roy Wilkinson wore in charge of devotions. The president. Mrs. Theries Doll, presided at the business session. The society made the final contribution of 350 to the Flat Rock Children’s Home at Flat Rock. O. A gift exchange concluded the program. The next meeting will be held Janna ry ?i in the home of Mrs. Howard Bitner. THE WALTER CALNONS, SYRACUSE, CELEBRATE Mr and Mrs. Waiter Catoon of Syracuse celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary Tuesday evening at a dinner at the L and H Inn near South Bend. There were 12 present for dinner Mr Calnon is the clerktreasurer for Syracuse. SYRACL SE METHODIST CIRCLE ONE TO MEET JANUARY 7 Circle one of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Syracuse m. Thursday. Jan. 7. at the home of Mrs. Willard Nusbaum at IMS. Lake street, Syracuse.

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ber of Commerce and manager of the ball, dancing will be from 9 p. m. until 1 a. m. The ball room has been beautifully decorated for the occasion. A large crowd is expected.

Jack Klopenstein Resigns As Nappanee Chief Jack Klopenstein, former Milford chief of police, resigned from his position as chief of police at Nappanee on Mtswfoy night He stated he wanted to remain on the department but not as chief. A new chief will be appointed. RICK E NEFF HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY Rick EL Neff, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Neff of Wattbee lake, observea ms esgnui Dirwaay at a party at his home Sunday afternoon. Dec. 27. The guests included Um Cunpbefl. Larry Speicher. Mike Fehcoer, Stewart Coy, and Paul Miller. Tbe afternoon was spent playing pin the tail on the donkey and mouse trap. A scavenger hunt was also enjoyed. HOME rat CHRISTMAS Jo Ann and Sylvia Karesh, students at Indiana university, are spendtag the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Karesh of Wiiwnsee Village. MAIL BOX DAMAGED L. B. Caskey, r 2 Syracuse, reported to the Kosciusko county sheriff’s office Saturday that someone had damaged his mail box. No estimate of tbe vatoe of the bat and damage was given. /

( store in Milford. It was on October Sth that the Milford town board received two petitions, one asking for the dismissal of the chief of police. It was during that month that the chiefs of police of Milford. Syracuse and North Webster resigned and new ones were hired by the towns. In November persons of the Lakeland area took time out to be thankful for what had been given to then and just a few days ago, we celebrated the birthday of the Christ Child who was born so. long

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THURSDAY. DECEMBER 31, 1964

Appointments Made For Wawasee Property Owners The committees have been appointed to serve the Wawasee Property Owners Association, Inc., for the coming year. They follow: Legislative — George W. Davidson, Ohm.; Robert D. Armstrong; William J. Johnson and George L. Ramey. , Public health aid sanitation — Dr Paul M. Gray, dim.; and Dr. .Ralph M. Martin. Conservation — Paul O. Warner, chm.; Robert B. Deahl and Louise M. Roethele. Roads — John O. Abshire, chm. Area identification — Claude H. Coppes, chm.; and Fredrick J. Pfeiffer. Legal advisory — A. Morris Hall, attorney-at-law. and Michael J. Kiley, attorney-at-law. Civic and local affairs — Karl! K. McGarvey, chm., and Robert B Deahl. Water resources and level control — Arthur P. Irmscher, chm ; Irwin F. Deister and George L. Ramey. Mr». Ralph Clingeman Sees Broadway ‘Hello, Dolly’ Among the fortunates who were able to obtain tickets to "Hello, Dolly!"* starring Carol Channing during a visit to New York was Mrs. Ralph Clingeman of r 1, box 223, Syracuse. While in New York, Mrs. Ralph Clingeman attended a performance of Broadway s biggest I hit musical comedy at the St James i theatre. Produced by David Merrick and directed by Gower Champion, "Hello. Dolly!” has been playing to SRO audiences ever since it opened January 16 when the critics tossed their adjectives in the air for the nation's “greatest stage success" since "My Fair Lady?’ BIRTHDAY DINNER HELD FOR TERRY ROOKSTOOL Mrs. Mary Rookstool and her daughter, Miss Evakan Rookstool, Syracuse, entertained at a birthday dinner Tuesday evening. Dec. 22, ; for their grandson and nephew, Ter-i |ry Rookstool, who was observing his ( 18th birthday. I Also present were Mr. and Mrs. : Ishmael Rookstool and sons, Gary and Bruce, and Mr. and Mrs. James Boyer and two children. I

Turkey Creek Township Fanner Ranks Fourth

175.7 Bushels Per Acre Is Top Corn Yield In Kosciusko County

Cletus Griffith of Etna township was top yield winner in the fiveacre corn project in Kosciusko county with a yield of 175.7 bushels per acre. The five-acre project is conducted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association. Lowell Vining, also of Etna township, placed second wUh a yield MConfing to Donald XL WdX county extension agent Junior awards went to Alan Grimm of Prairie township with a yield of MLI bushels and Miles Ndlans of Mentone with 158.1 bushels. The average yield of 125 bushels

ago in that Bethlehem stable. The chronology follows: JANUARY 1- Interest rates increase at area banks. 1- Dean Gordon, 70, Phoenix, Arix.. father of Mrs. George R. (Leah) Mutschler of Lake Wawasee and Phoenix, dies. 1- Miss Ethel Bowser retires as Syracuse librarian. Mrs. Jackson Ridings is new librarian. 1- One hundred and seventynine Dun and Bradstreet listings in the Milford-Syracuse area.

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School Board Signs Military Diplomas For Two North Webster Soldiers

Two military diplomas were signed by the board of trustees of the Lakeland Community School Corporation at the board’s last meeting of the year. The meeting was held Tuesday morning at the superintendent’s office. The military diplomas were for Malcom Beezley and John C. Bailey,

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Botts Celebrate 60th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Botts, Millersburg, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently at their I home. They have two daughters Mrs. Eugene Brown and Mrs. Forrest Ott, Syracuse, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown and son Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Ott and Tammy McCulloch of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Speicker of Kimmell and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ott, Wawaka. License Plates Bids Announced Mrs. Max Ganshorn of the Syracuse Auto License branch has announced the following bids on license plates 43C-1-2-3 and 4. James Hawthorne plate number ’ 43C-1. Mrs. James Hawthorne (Maxine) plate number 43C-2. Robert Rule plate number 43C-3 and Rkhaid Puschman, plate number 43C- !<• ‘ \ ! A total of $360 was collected on I the bids which will be given to the Syracuse civil defense and Syra- ■ cure firnmen CALVARY EUB CHURCH TO HOLD WATCH NIGHT SERVICE ; The Calvary EUB church at Syra- ' case will have a family night at the I church on New Year's eve. • The congregation will meet at the church at 9 for services, games, and : a buffet supper. They will then obi serve the coming of the new year.

for 1964 does not reflect a true picture of tbe crop this year as many fields that were reduced by dry weather were not checked. Adequate rainfall was received in some localities and these were tbe areas of high yields. There was no one variety of com that evidenced superiority. Seven varieties were found in the top ten yields. The trends toward less cultivation and more chemical weed cootool was continued. Single crossed hybrids were continued but showed i more variation doe to weather condi-

2 - Noble Blocker and Lawrence Butts take office. Blocker is new auditor, Butts is county commissioner. 2 - Announce CROP drive in Jefferson township nets $1,920. 2 - Syracuse high school principal Paul H. Moore named to IHSSA council. 2 - North Webster town board organizes. 3 - Forrest M. Orr, retired president of the Citizens State Bank at Columbia City, dies. 3 - Miss Linda Diane Frushour. Syracuse and John Albert Vdand,

both of North Webster. A graduation policy set up earlier by the board was affirmed. It gives requirements for graduation from the Lakeland schools. Board members instructed business manager Don Arnold to prepare specifications for bidding on the summer paint program at the

, LAKELAND YOUTH • CENTER NEWS I The party for the seventh and : eighth grades was very successful, i a good time was had by all, including the director. Bud Smith. Mr. [ Smith said he enjoyed caroling the most. He said "We might not have been the very best in town, but I’ll bet we were the loudest”. He also stated that the singers were better singers than he expected. The heart warmer table did very I well and plenty was collected. A family was selected to give it to. The kids are pretty wonderful when it comes to things like this, _ and Mr. Smith is proud of them all. The center’s Christmas tree was donated by the Lions club and the decorations by Gamble’s. The center’s members decorated the tree. Mr. Smith invites the parents to I drop in and see how the boys and ‘ girls have decorated the hall. New Year’s Eve Dance The New Year’s eve dance will be from 9 to 12 and will be semi-for-mal. Members are asked to take a .: few sandwiches, cookies, or cake. - The dance will last until midnight, . then refreshments will be served. The center will close at 12:30 that night All members must remember that after the curfew hour which is » 10 p. m., they must stay inside or r I directely in front of the center. The .! Tikes will play. I : MRS. THOMAS GILBERT !; CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY * > Mrs. Georgia Buster and daughter, Miss Jane Buster, Syracuse, entertained friends on Tuesday evening, Dec. 29, honoring their daughter and sister, Mrs. Thomas Gilbert’s 34th birthday. Guests were Mr. Gilbert, Mike I Black, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tague, !Mrs. S. F. Betes, and Mrs. Estella I Swartz. ' ■ Refreshments of birthday cake, ice : ; cream, and coffee were served by 1 the hostesses. !

tions. The top ten producers in the adult and junior projects were as follows: Senior Cletus Griffith, Etna twp., 175.7 Lowell Vining, Etna twp., 171.2 Ray Williamson, Prairie twp., 16L7 John Teel, Franklin twp., 157.5 Maurice Dorsey, Turkey Cheek twp., 148.3 Larry Workman, Monroe twp., 144.6 George Cumberland, Franklin twp., 143.5 Worth Jackson, Jefferson twp., 143.5 ' Norman Hunsberger, Jefferson

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North Webster, wed. 3 - Mrs. Blanche M. Stiffler, 68; Syracuse, dies. 4 - Mrs. Harold T. Janes, Jr., 47, Ligonier, dies. 4 - Lisa Ann bom to Mr. and Mrs. Vloris E. Nod of Columbus, 0.. 5-6 - Death claims Percy H. Dickson, 80. and his wife, Nellie May, 73, Wabash. They were summer residents of Lake Wawasee. 6 - Action begins in county tourney. (Continued on page 3)

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summer schools. The bids will be opened in February. The approval was also given for the purchase of 12 electric Singer sewing, machines at a cost of $1,299 for the machines. Approval was given to the claims so die books may be closed for the year.

Goshen Woman Injured In t One-Car Crash Mrs. Ronnie Stauffer, 18, 306 north Main street, Goshen, sustained multiple injuries when hurled from her car when it was torn in half after slamming into a tree along county road 21, south of Elkhart township junior high school at 8:05 am. Saturday, Dec. 26. The car’s engine and front section was tom from the car and landed across the road. Deputy sheriff James Newton and Goshen police Sgt. Lester Lung are shown in front of the Robert D. Yoder residence where the accident occurred. Mrs. Stauffer was taken to the Goshen hospital, with a scalp wound two broken ribs and a concussion. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. C. J. Hocker of 206 W. Main street, Syracuse, and has spent some time in Syracuse. SYRACUSE BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOLD . CONFERENCE The Syracuse Baptist church, 201 S. Harrison street, will hold its first annual Missionary Conference, Thursday, Jan. 7, through Sunday, Jan. 10, 1965. The guest speakers are Dr. Allen Lewis, president of Baptist MidMissions, and Rev. Jesse Eaton, missionary appointee to East Pakistan. Also featured will be Beatrice Bush Bixler, soloist, pianist, and composer of “The EresJung of the Bread”, “I Am Not Worthy” and other Gospel songs. Services on Thursday through Saturday will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday services start at 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p. m. Pastor Robert Munday, invites the public to all the services.

twp,. 138.7 i Fred Powell, Prairie twp., 138.6 Junior Alan Grimm, r 4 Warsaw, 161.1 Miles Nellans, r 1 Mentone, 156.1 Gary Teel, r 1 Mentone, 153.9 Ronald Hathaway, r 1 Claypod, 146.2Greg Jackson, r 2 Mihord, 129.8 Kerry Ringgenberg, r 2 Pierceton, i 126.4 i Dennis Gruenewald, r 2 Warsaw, - 117.1 , Richard Harrold, r 2 Akron, 114.3 Sharon Harrold, r 2 Akron, 113.1 i Douglas Long, r 3 Syracuse, ULt

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