The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 July 1965 — Page 13

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Ever have a day when everything went wrong? Recently Eiiy Blakesk*y had a whole week of ft. She had dinner guests on a Saturday n te. \\|inderfu} menu with loti of dishes to be washed. She believes, as do 1, they are so much ■■ Elly, is an early riser and got up the next wash the dashes. The sink ha I stopped up. site did all .the ri.>rm;d things we giate do to unplug a sink, but none of 'S was not about to function ekher. Water w’as to the top of the sink as tho she had hnl a storm in ;t that d Mfl» the aroma did not resemble Chanel No 5 She contacted her brother for help and while awaiting his amxal. Started to dress Her electric tnotli brush decided to konk out that <iay Her brother was unable to do anything about the sink, so if had to wait for a wetic day so "the plumber could get die job done. \\.inter get away from it all, file decided to play golf. Her game was ik* al all to her satisfaction, the way the day was going. The bud game she. could accept., but at the farthest point from the club house, her cart fell apart, so sire had to carry her dubs the rest of the way.

‘aaiziNisp' AROUND T" 1 ' 4 wsv r All is in readiness for the Western Round-Up Days, a three-da y sale, sponsored by Syracuse Uptown Merchants’ Association, Special ads for the sale appear in this issue <rf The M-J It’s to begin Thursday and last through Saturday night, July 22. 23, and 24. All kinds of side events are planned, including a pet parade at 7 p.m. Friday night. An assortment of units have been asked to participate, including fire fighting units. Merchants are still talking about their midnight sale of several months ago. One uptown merchant recalled this week he did $590 in business in three hours, some sort of record for his store, be opined. A number of uptown merchants have given their stores unusual western names for the sale. For example, the Pickwick Lounge has been named Longbranch Saloon, after the Saturday night Gunsmoke TV show, and will have characters dressed as Matt Dilltm, Doc Adams, Kitty, Festus, and Chester. Burkholder’s drug store is Boot Hill Apothaeary and Mortuary, and , Gamble's is Pete's Pondorosa. i while CtemoUy's Grocery is adopting the unlikely name of The Outpost There are others. Read their The B A .0. railroad crossing (all four tracks) on south Hiuitington street were opened Friday night, and a great improvement was noted. The crossing has been the object of considerable complaint in recent years. Everett Gam of American Industries liked to see traffic detoured past ids place of husinens. “Now it I could just get them to step and buv something.” he lamented. [• • • • • • An effort is being made to further introduce Eli Lilly's book “Early Wawasee Days” to a broader area

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The next day while combing her hair and taking a peek at the back of it with a hand mirror, the glass slid out of the frame and broke on the floor. The next day was her day off and she hadn’t baked a cake for yecu-s. A special occasitxi for friends was edming up and she tad a terlic reci;ie siie w.ciU'd to bake for •them. She mixed the $5 00 worth of ingredients and put tl» cake in the pre4ieafed oven, then’ proceexled upstairs to start her cleaning In fivty-minutes' time a peculiar aroma her downstairs. The cake was cod black on the-outside and on the inside. Her oven had konked out and would only bake at 500 degree. AU that involved to remedy was a n- w st*a e Slh' renH'ndxTed the garlic toast -on Saturday night had beta a hit Mack, but thought she ’had timed it. While hanging tier wash on the hnv. six' <tep;H\i on something that aroused-her curiosity ft was just a snake, which she likes as well as any of us. Sta was most happy when ‘that week that was’ had endedi Any of you who k .ow Elly, can appreciate tint she accepted ail the pitfalls of (hat week as only Elly could — with that big winning smile of hero.

bers of the press is being planned at 3pm next Thursday. July 29. at the Syracuse public library. The note to north Indiana newspapers by librarian Elizabeth X. Jones states: “Complimentary copies of the book will be given to those attending and a brief review of its contents presented by permhis acquainted with the Wawasee community. , This column noted previously that the fine book was written and published by Mr. Lilly, with all proceeds from its sale to go to the Syracuse public library. . In recent weeks copies have been sold in the two drug stere* in S' racuse and at Country Corners, and . it has had a Line reception. Did you know 2S children live in Ptotowatumie Heights? Two left with the moving of the Ernie Rogerses to Lake Wawasee, but were replaced by two of the Nelson Kistlers, who purchased the Rogers’ home. It should be noted that more chil-' dren will undoubtedly make up that area when Fotowatomie Heights Addition Extended (now under coo-1 st ruction’ is completed. The enterprising youngsters of Potowatomie Heights made over S 3 parking cars at 25c each in the surrounding area during the Fourth of July fireworks. The money will be used to buy athletic | equipment which they jointly use. We've been told there is no longer a Junior Chamber of Commerce by such a name. President pf the local group Terry McClintic informs us the name was changed to. simply, Jaycees, at the i ecent national convention j at Buffalo. X. Y. > The local group received its charter June 6, 1965. Syracuse Quality Print Shop, op- < erated in the uptown area by J. B. Cox. former owner of SyracuseWawasee Journal, installed a rebuilt (practically new) 19H by 16 offset press. The shop also has a new 1» by 15 Heidelberg letterpress which passersby see running in the north front window of the establishment Elmer Stucky, longtime uptown businessman, tells us he and Mrs. Stucky “were never in a hospital a

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day ?of our lives” until Mrs. Stucky entered the Elkhart hospital for an operation last week. Mrs. Stucky is a sister to. lister Smith of Kale Island, a Berne, Ind , funnture manufacturer. j ♦>♦ • ♦ Few people realise that Carl and .' Amy Baldwin, Fascination Place residents, are members of MARS, Military Affiliate Radio System, : and have their home filled with elaborate and complicated radio , equipment. His affUiart— is with I the air force. The non-paying hobby has stood them in good stead more than once. Former residents of the Midway Trailer Court at Dunlap that was the center of the Palm Sunday tornado. they served as a communications center during the days that surrounded that halocautt. On signal is K9RMI and hero is K9YIC. e•• ♦ • Friends of the Dick Millers “broke into” their farm home at Kimmell and left a note, with fictitious signatures for the Millers to find. The cat and mouse game continues. RETURN FROM TRIP WEST Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Weaver and family have returned to their home on r 2 Syracuse from a trip to Hanibal, Mo., where they visited with friends.

Syracuse Civil Defense Float Wins Three Prizes The Syracuse unit of Civil Defense met Thursday, July 15, at the town hall. Chairman, Thomas Gilbert, presided. Mrs. Charles Dean, chairman of the float committee, reported that the CD float “South Seas Island” had to date been in seven parades, five since the last meeting. They have won three, Ist prizes and a participation prize. She also announced that there will be a parade in Rome City, Saturday, July 17 and there would be three first prizes and a chance for the grand prize. The CD unit had not decided if they would enter the float in Rome (Sty’s parade. The Uptown Business Men's Association of Syracuse had contracted the unit in regards to the use of the truck and loud speaker » advertising the “Western Days” sale and dance to be held in Syracuse, July 22-24. I City director, Floyd Schkfterback. said if the association would get in touch with him later he would know if a unit man would be available to operate toe truck Mr. Schlotertback read a card of

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thanks from the widow of Martin Hoover, thanking the unit for the flowers sent. He also read a letter of appreciation from police chief, Dan Ganger, for the help the imit gave the pobce department during the flotilla parade and toe day of the flotilla. Due to a county firemen's meeting at the same time as the CE meeting, attendance was smell. The next meeting will be held a week earlier than the regular time in order to complete all plans for toe fair. The next meeting will be August It Attending the meeting were. Mr. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Schlotterback, Mr. Mid Mrs. Charles Dean, Robert Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie G3bert. Glenn Scott. Mrs. Bud Hail and Mrs. Georgia Butter. , I NONAGENARIAN VISITS THE MAIL-JOURNAL OFFICE W. H. Moore. 91. of Wakarusa was in The Mail-Journal office at; Milford Thursday morning telling of some of his experiences. He stated be drove through Milford with a horse and buggy in 1902 and purchased his first automobile in 1910. This was a one cylinder. Mr. Moore is still active and works in a factory a couple of hours a day. Mr. Moore and his son. Clarence, and family of Wakarusa left Sunday after spending a couple of weeks vacationing at Dewart Lake.

Air Force Cadet Thomas Kramer In ‘Operation Falcon* ESS SAMUEL N. MOORE DD--747• FHTNC» July 7— Air Force Cadet Hurd Class Thomas N. Kra- j mer. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald ) V. Kramer pf 127 N. Shore Drive. Syracuse. Ind., recently completed a three-day tour aboard the destroyer USS Samuel N. Moore, operating out of Long Beach, Calif. The cruise was part of the U. S. Air Force Academy’s annual dimmer field trip for Cadets, called “Operation Falcon.” 1 He was one of 33 Cadets who j “lived toe life of a sailor” while observing shore bombardment, anti-. aircraft and surface firing, refuebng from a tanker at sea and personnel transfer while underway. GOSHEN CLUB MEETS AT SYKACUSE EAKE HOME The Goshen Farm Home Demonstration club met recently in the Syracuse Lake home of Mrs. Forrest Cripe. There were 17 members present for the carry-in luncheon . served at noon. DINNER GUESTS SUNDAY ' Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Groves of Pleasant Ridge were Sunday, July 11, dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Btshong of Syracuse.

Communications Tower Considered By Commissioners

At their July meeting trie county commissioners were told by Jim Hall of Ligonier, who maintains the county radio equipment, that tiw antennae on the court house, would have to be replaced. He suggested that since the sheriff is having {rouble and the need for the new antennae has developed, now would be the time to consider a tower for ’ the joint use of the sheriff and the i Warsaw police: It would be equip- ■ ped so that the county highway’ deI partment could also use it at a Hater date. The tow : er would be placed at the jail. Mr. Hall was in- ■ the Pi-Rod tower company of Plymouth call on the rommissioners. The representative of the company appeared on July second and quoted prices for 150 foot towers made of solid steel and or tubular steel. Warsaw ciiief of polire and Mayor Joe Johnson were consulted and it was decided to take tins matter up with the Warsaw board of works since the present antenpae is jointly owned by Kosciusko county and the city of Warsaw. Electrical Contract The commissioners signed the contract for rewiring the courthouse. It was awarded to Kelp Electric Co. of Plymouth. The bid was §22.870 and the work is to Start soon and be completed in 120 day’s. They wifi be some remodeling ( necessary in the basement of the courthouse to do the wiring and some offices will change location. The General Telephone Co. had application approved for the installation of a cable on CR 1050 N and a tw'o inch cast iron pipe under the aerial insert on CR 900 W. 200 feet north from the central office of the company in Millwood. Commissioner Ray Ferverda said that permission had been ask to ‘ bum down the county owned old “Griffith” saw mill building in Milford. The insurance coverage on this kind of an arrangement is being checked before permission will be given. Mailing Maching Representatives of Pitney Bowes were present on the afternoon of the Ist of July to demonstrate mailing

Home Arts Club Entertains Crystal Club The Milford Home Arts club en- ■ tertained the Crystal club of near , Warsaw at a picnic held Tuesday, July 13, at the pavilion at Waubee lake at 12 noon. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by 13 members, three guests and five children. The guests were president Mrs. Harold Garber, treasurer Mrs. Everett Norris and Mrs. Howard Swinehart of near Warsaw. The Crystal dub was the exchange chib guests the Home Arts club had. drawn to entertain this year. President Mrs. P. D. McFarren held a short business meeting. She opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and the club creed. She then reported on the recent council meeting she had attended. The club I was reminded that acheivement day j will be held in the new high school ' building at Warsaw at night on October 20. The president then read an invitation to the officers from the Tuesday Afternoon club to be their guests on September 21. Other letters read by the president were: One on the meeting held July 14 at 8 p.m. at the Shrine Building on the zoning issue being studied in this county, and another letter reminding all clubs to exhibit at toe county fair forthcoming and one asking that the secretaries be sure to send in a report after each meeting so that each club will be sure and get credit for such. . The history of the song of the month “The Stars and Stripes Forever” was read by Mrs. Perry

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1 machines which seal and stamp 150 pieces per minute. Tliis machine can be leased for $24 per month. County treasuer William Ellis, auditor Noble Blocker and county assessor Carl Zimmer were present for this demonstration. I An addressing machine which the ' company makes and an embosser ' were also discussed. The addressing machine can do” 1000 pieces per hour and a hand fed machine would cost $1,500, the automatic would be a- ! round $5.000.. An embosser cost $2,000. The clerk’s office would also be able to use some of the equipment part of the time. No decisions were made. ’ Representatives of the Pitney Bowes company from the county who were present are Neil Farrell of Dewart lake and James Brown of the Warsaw area. Ventilating fans for tlie old firgs places in the court room and jury room were discussed with engineer Donald Lessig. There is a terrible odor from these fireplaces sometimes because of changes in the build'”? and the roof the last few years. Brucellosis An expenditure of $1,439.40 for brucellosis • testing in Franklin, Scott and Turkey Creek townships was approved for the coming year. Also an item for $2,778 for area bovine tuberculosis was agreed upon by the commissioners for these three townships. The testing is according to an agreement with the suite which operates each year. The new county, welfare director Howard Johnson of Burket, appeared and asked if the social security office could be used on Monday, Thursday, and Friday each week for dictation. The office is used by the social security division only on . Tuesdays and Mr. Johnson was told to consult with them on this matter. The commissioners are Frederick Gilliam, Lawerence Butts and Ray Ferverda. County attorney Robert Rasor was also present for the meetings. The August meetings will be on the 2 and 3d in the commissioners room at the court house, tourist passengers. They are Greens-

Hoover and Mrs. William, Pdrry led the group singing. A motion was made, seconded and carried that each member would contribute $1 donation to replenish the clyb treasurer. Another motion was made, seconded and carried to give a donation to the Park Boaid for the use of the pavilion. A meditation entitled “Heaven” was read by Mrs Doral McFarren. who also gave the secretary and treasurer’s reports in the absence of the regular secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Harold Freeman. All joined m repeating the club collect at the close of the business session..; The remainder of the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Harry Martin and Mrs. Perry of the program committee. The door prize was won by the guest president, Mrs. Garber. Deborah Leer Attending I. U. Librarian Workshop Deborah Leer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Leer of east Shore drive, Syracuse, is representing Syracuse high school at the Librarian Workshop being held at Indiana university this week, July 19 to 24. Mbs Leer will be a senior at Syracuse high school this tall. She worked in the school library during the past school year. ACCEPTED AT OHIO UNIVERSITY Miss Sandra Lee Fick of Crows Nest. Lake Wawasee, has received notice of admission to Ohio State university, Columbus, Ohio. She will enter the freshman class in September. j

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