The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 December 1965 — Page 1

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What happened tn 1965? It was some year, what with astronauts orbiting the earth and all. Below and in the weeks to come you can read of the important events in the Lakeland area in our annual publication of the community’s chronology. Who died? Who was married? Who was born? Who celebrated their silver or golden anniversaries? What did the headlines say in 1965” It's all here for you to review. Remember back in January when Mrs. Frank Bates was appointed to the Syracuse town board.

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CREEK OVERFLOWS - Turkey Creek overflowed its banks as a result of the 3.25-inch rainfall on Friday. All along the creek, as it wound

Heavy Rainfall Threatens A White Christmas

A heavy rainfa‘l — ; one of the worst recorded for this time of year — fell on Friday* Dec. 24, threatening a white Christmas.

A light snow and colder weather, however, wrought an . over-night change and provided the traditional white Christmas. Ratal 3JS Inches Rain, which began just before the noon hour on Friday, came down in ernest during the afternoon hours, but last minute Christmas shoppers continued to jam local stores. A total of 326 inches of rainfall were recorded here. While rainfall was heavy, results of the near-flood were not disastrous The rain-swollen Elkhart river overflowed its banks in Goshen. flooding Shanklin parks, causing a breakthrough at the city's hydraulic canal on Canal street at 8:15 p. m. Christmas day, flooding thxit area. Ram flooded Turkey Creek and other area tributaries and canals, causing a number of flooded basements in the Syracuse area. Furnace motors were found underwater in several instances and fam-

Chronology Os Events Os 1965 As They Happened In This Area

Or, how about when Claypool won the county tourney for the second straight year It was also in January 1965 that LBJ renewed his presidential oath and Paul Kizer was named the temporary postmaster at Milford. Maybe you remember back in February when Plain township residents began their drive to join the Warsaw schools, or in March when a referendum was held at the Leesburg school. It was on April II when the tornados hrt Indiana and many lives were lost. Remember back to May

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its way through Turkey Creek, Van Buren and Jefferson townships, sur plus water spilled over into fields. One <rf the most vivid examples

ilies were without heat. I in nun On Duty | Syracuse fire chief Bill Hess said I members of his department were I called out at 6 a. m. Otristmas ! Day and continued to "pump basements out” until 2 p. m. He said they answered seven calls. Be said they used a portable pump and the utility truck where possible. They pumped a 15-18 meh deep body of water at the Gaylord Jones home on Syracuse Lake which threatened his home. Thee also answered calls at the Nelson Fells Inane, the Everett Gantz home tn the Hunnicutt addition. and at the Leßoy Weaver home. | Fire chief Hes-. who resides on Turkey Creek in Syracuse, said the creek "is as high as I've eveseen it, and l've lived here since 1M8.” .* 4 The channel between . Syracuse Lake and Lake Wawasee is over its banks, and a number of boose trailers and smaller buildings near

when 188 seniors graduated from the Lakeland schools. In June it was the annual Mermaid festival at North Webster. Both Miss Milford and Miss Flotilla were princesses in the 20th annual festival. Or, how about July when Western Roundup days were held in Syracuse. Maybe you remember August when the grand champion steer at the county fair brought sl.lO per pound. Or perhaps September when work began on three buildings in the Syracuse industrial park It was

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-W A W ASEF JOURNAI (Est. 1907)

were the two views shown above in Jefferson township near the Howard McDonald farm. Mail-Journal staff photos.

the A & W Root Beer stand stood< under water. Turkey Creek s banks were overflowing all th.* way into Van Buren and Jefferson township, to a point where the high waters crossed road 6 at a point several mdes west of the 6 and 15 road junction. Many fanners found fields under water, and the ditched area west ; of Milford was under water. j Water la Basements Many residents in Syracuse and around the lakes had water in thesr basements In several instances, residents reported water as high as two feet deep in basements. LIONS TO SEE TORNADO FILM The Indiana state police film on the Palm Sunday tornado will be s seen by the Milford Lions dub members when they meet on Monday, Jan. 3. During their last meeting the Lions enjoyed slides shown by Jim Stuckman and accepted Otto Wiggs into the chib as a new member.

on October 4 that the Milford town board refused to act on a liquor application that would bring a three-way license to Milford. In November persons of the Lakeland area took time out to be thankful for what had been given them and just a few days ago we celebrated the birthday of the Christ Child who was bom so long ago in that Bethlehem stable. The chronology follows: January 1— Paul Kitson, 58. Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, dies.

Outcome Is Up In The Air

Who Is County Tourney Favorite?

Who will win this year s Kosciusko county basketball, tournament? Which team is the favorite? | These are questions one could ask ten different knowledgable people and get at least five possible answers. And anyone of them might be right. The tourney is scheduled to open next Tuesday evening at Warsaw’s huge high school gym that promises to have all 3.500 seats filled for the sparkling opener. Claypool vs. Pierceton | A real match is promised for the I first game with Claypool’s well thought of Knights meeting Tom Sittier’s Pierceton Cubs at 6 p.m. I That game is followed by Larwill meeting South Whitley at 7:30. followed by Leesburg meeting North Webster at 9 p.m The second round will be Wednesday night with Syracuse meeting Akron at 6:45, followed with Milford meeting Silver Lake at 8:15. Mentone. with the bye, will meet the winner of the Claypool-Pierceton game at 6 45 p.m. Thursday. There will be no tourney game on Friday night, since Warsaw meets Wabash in the Warsaw gym on that night. Semi-finals will be Saturday afternoon with games at 1 and 2:30, and the finals will be at 8:15 p.m. Saturday. Who Will Win? Who will win? An answer to this question can be as elusive this year as in any year past, for at least five teams loom as possible contenders. Who are they? A telephone survey of several area basketball coaches make a concensus that Leesburg. Claypool, Milford, Akron and Pierceton figure among possible finalists.

Special Welfare Meeting Held To Grant Aid In State Appealed Case

A special welfare meeting was called Tuesday afternoon to grant I a sl2 per. month increase to the man w,th five children appealed h;s case to the state welfare department 1a.4 month. Presently the man is receiving $25 per month — the increase will give him $37.. During tne weeks — October 16 through November 27 — his gross pay ranged from $64. when he didn’t work a full week, to $126 36 per week. The state board granted the welfare assistance to the man. however. the county welfare board 'tabled its decision during its last regular meeting because of action in the Elkhart circuit court. | Following the tabling of the case it was learned the Elkhart court had granted custody of the children to the mother The custody of the children will be given to her following the close of the current school semester — January 27. : A letter written to board members and welfare director Howard B. Johnson by Albert Kelly, ad--1 ministrator of the department of public welfare of the state of Indiana. instructed the board to meet ’ and consider the case before Jani uary 1, 1966. The letter, read at the Tuesday meeting, stated, “ . . . Regardless

1— Death claims John Nikel, Sr„ Albuquerque. N. M., formerly of Syracuse. 1— Loren Heeter, 73, Ligonier, dies. 1— Angela Jo bom to Mr. and Mrs, Robert Wise vof Milford. 2 — Miss Connie Hartter and Joseph W. Jessop, both of Milford, wed. 3 — Death claims Ronald Garpow, 57, r 2 North Manchester. He was the brother of Mrs. Edith Palmer of Syracuse. 3 — Mr. and Mrs. George Nordman, Syracuse, celebrate 25th anni-

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[ Let’s look at the record.' I Leesburg’s Blue Blazers tops the list with a record of 10 wins and no losses, followed closely by Claypod with eight wins and one loss. Miliford has won seven games and lost only two. while Pierceton has won six and lost four. Akron has won five and lost four. Several coaches were quick to list on as “the coming team.” and would place them well on the top of the list of possible winners. For the record North Webster has won six and lost five and South Whitley has *«i three and lost six. Syracuse sports a dismal no-win record so far, but coach Ken Workman has plans of giving Akron a real time of it on Wednesday night. Coach Workman will be assisted byLarry Moser and junior high coach Steve Roderick. Donnie Butts. North Webster's coach and dean of Kosciusko county coaches with 15 years under his belt, is assisted by Bud Lantz. His team has lost to Milford, Claypool, Ligonier, Wolf Lake and Akron. Pierceton's coach Tom Sittier, now in his fifth year there, is assisted by freshman coach Loren Pyle. His i Cubs have lost to Columbia City. ; Warsaw, Leesburg find Middlebury. Their prowess is not to be underestimated. as witness the surprise shellacking they gave the Milford Trojans at the North Webster gym on November 24. Final score: 83-58. At Milford, coach Jim Allen’s Trojans have won seven games and lost only to Pierceton and Wolf Lake in a four-way tourney. Anyone would be foolish to rule the Trojans cut of die county tourney. Coach Allen is assisted by Bill Dorsey. At Leesburg, the highly touted Blue Blazers, coached by athletic enthusiast Jack Ford, now in his third year there, sport the best record with no 'Continued on page 2

of whatever personal feelings may exist regarding this particular ADCi (aid to dependent children) case.! it is our sincere hope that even I though this change of award is ap-; parently for only one month, that we ' do follow the prescribed practice afforded all of the citizens of this state in relation to the public welfare pro-j gram -•■ ■ ” , ' . Following discussion of the state. * administrator’s letter Guy Hygema ’ said. "I make the motion that if this were prorated for 27 days an award should be $32.23. but. in- ! asmuch as the form has been prepared in- the amount of $37 and* : inasmuch as we have proven cur' i point that the man does not need 1 sls — it has been lowered to SB6 ; M per month — I make the motion J the $37 be accepted. The motion - i was seconded by William Chapel i and passed unanimously by the. ■ three members present. During the discussion of the case it was revealed there was a pos--1 ability that alate and federal funds I could’ be held if the case wasn’t ■ mandated before January 1. f Present were Mrs. Nettie Gar- ■ man. vice president, who served t as president in the absence of - Mrs. Wavne Bucher: Guy Hygema and William Chapel, board memHbers: and welfare director Howard s i Johnson.

versary. _ 3 — Carlos M. Larranga, 62, Los Angles, Calif., father of Mike Larranga, owner and operator of a Syracuse beauty shop, dies. 5 — A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gonzales of Milford. 5 — Alva Wellman, Bedford, father of Lee Wellman of Ligonier, dies 5 — James Dunbar, Jr., Ligonier, dies. 5 — Mrs. Frank (Blanche) Bates sworn in as Syracuse town board member. 7— Mrs. Elzina Rensberger, 86.

IN THIS ISSUE • Chronology of 1965 - page 1. • High water - page 1. • Historical society (editorial) - page 4. • Tourney schedule - page 2, • New Year’s Eve parties. YELLOW JACKETS PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT Coach Ken Workman of the Syracuse Yellow Jackets has announced the times for Friday’s game with Claypool. The B team game will begin at ’ 6:30 with the varsity scheduled to play at 7:45 p.m. in the Syracuse ligh school gym. Tickets for the county tourney will be on sale during the game. Persons must show their season tickets when purchasing tourney tickets. Syracuse WSCS Has Carry-In Dinner The Women s Society of ChrisI tian Service of the Syracuse Meth- , odist church gathered in the fellowship hall recently for a carry-in dinner. Mrs. August Lundquist led the group in prayer. At one o’clock Mrs. Ed Coy welcomed the group in the sanctuary. Mrs. Gene Ludwig narrated the Christmas Story, as Mrs. Eugene Hall. Mrs. Richard Atkinson and Mrs. Charles F. Kroh presented a chorale reading Christmas carols were sung by the entire group. Rev August Luiidquist sang ‘ Little Boy Jesus" with Mrs. Joe Longenecker at the organ. Christmas remembrances were distributed to shut-ins following the program.

William Chapel Makes Statement On Welfare Following the county welfare board's decision Tuesday to grant $37 to the man with fixe children who appealed his case to the state welfare board the following statement was read by member William Chapel; . “I. sympathize with the elderly citizens of our county who find themselves victims of high prices and can no longer -care for themselves. and those unfortunate persons among us whose health will not permit them to work, but, I do not sympathize with any system that takes tax dollars from elderly persons or from those younger taxpayers who are trying to raise a family, and give this tax money to those who confuse needs with desires. “We have been required to hold this special meeting for the sole purpose of granting 12 dollars to this individual before January 1. Hie judge has granted custody of 'Continued on page 12)

Nappanee. dies. 7— Robert A. Hart, 83, Epworth Forest, North Webster, dies in Flordia hospital. 7— Death claims Harley Lemmon, 63, r 1 Pierceton, father of Harley Lemmon, Jr., North Webster. 7— Weatherhead Company, Syracuse. gets government contract. 8 — Mrs. Joseph H. Yoder, 88, r 1 Goshen, mother of Mrs. Raymond Stutzman of Milford, dies. ‘ 8 — A son bom to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hurt of r 3 Warsaw, formerly of Milfoid.

Revival At Syracuse Nazarene Church

Rev. Cb -les Lipker will be the evangelist at the Syracuse Church of the Nazarene January 2 through 9. Rev. Lipker of Findlay, Ohio, has been in the active ministry since 1930. He served pastorates in his native state of Ohio for 16 years and has spent the remaining years in the field of evangelism. I Rev. Lipker has traveled extensively throughout the nation, holding revival services and camp meetings. The ministry of Rev. lipker is interesting and unique, having a deep ’ insight into the scriptures and a sound and laical approacli to their teachings. He also has a sane appeal for their claims and an evangelistic emphasis which enables him to present a constructive program of Bible ministrj-. The George Denniston family of Nappanee will be in charge of the music from the 3d at 7:30 p.m . including the 9th. The Church of the Nazarene, corner of Beptori and Harrison streets, extends to you a cordial invitation to attend each of its special meetings. Each service , will be. filled with gcod things: spiritual songs, choruses, forceful preaching, but best of all. the presence of God. Milford Masons Plan January 4 Installation [I Members of Kosciusko Lodge No 418, F. and A. M.. at Milford are mpking plans for installation of new officers, to be held in the j lodge hall on. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Edwin D. Huber will be installed as worshipful master. Others to be • installed are: . Senior warden — Herschel .0. ' Harper . , Junior warden — Robert c Geiger Secretary - Arlo Bcswanger J ! Treasurer — Paul Kizer Senior decon — Donald Davidsen Junior deacon — William Bess Senior steward — Silas Howard Junior steward — Thomas A. ; Miller ‘ L Tyler — Donald Anderson “ Chaplain — Richard Sumner Installing officer will be Paul Kizer, installing marshal will be Ted Baumgartner, and installing chaplain will be Joe Estep, * ' I - ■■■■ I ■ ■ 1 James Butts Entertain At Family Gathering Mr. and Mrs. James Butt, Syracuse. entertained members of their family and guests on Christmas eve. Present were Steve Butt, Caro-! lyn Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Butt and family, Mrs. Lucy Kegg and : Mrs. Lois Schleeter. all of Syracuse; Mrs. O. C. Butt’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Myers of Dundee, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. George Butt of South Bend: Mrs. Sch- i leeter’s daughter Sandra, and John i Paxscm, both of Dayton, Ohio; and r Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pavy of Lin- • coin, 111. . j ! Mr and Mrs. Al Pletcher and / Kenny Butt called later in the eve- . ning. p The family get-together was ex- i tra special this year with the birth i of Angela Marie to Mr. and Mrs. » Dave Pavey on December 17. Mrs. Pavey is the former Toni Butt f and young Angela is the first - grandchild and first great-grand-child in the family.

8 — Stanley Dale boro to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cremeens of North Webster. 9 — Ligonier Red Raiders cop Noble county tourney. 9 — Todd Steven bora to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Biller of Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Royce (John) Biller and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wise, all of Milford, are grandparents. 9 — LeCrutia Carol born to Mr. and Mrs. James Eutsler, Jr., of r 3 Syracuse. i Continued on page 5>

Boost The Lakeland Area

a REV. CHARLES LIPKER Syracuse Luther League Has Caroling Party The Luther League of* Grace Evungehcal Lutheran church, Syracuse, had its annual caroling party on Wednesday evening, Dec. 22. Following the caroling, the group was entertained at the home qf Mr. and Mrs. Philip K. Fawtey. where refreshments were served and games played. Guests of the Luther League were Nancy Yoder, Vicki Cramer, (Karen Juday, and David Fisher. Regular members attending were Barbara Klenke. Mary Barb Immel, Linda Bushong. Terry Miller, Susan Miller, Mary Kay Bushong, Diann Jetmore, and Nancy Fawley, SYRACUSE RESIDENTS HOST HOUSE GUESTS FOR HOLIDAYS Mr, and Mrs. WiJliam Cable of r 2 Syracuse had as their holiday house guests. Miss Marlyn Wood of Panora. lowa, and their son Allen, both students at McPherson college. McPherson, Kansas. Charles Cable was also home from LaVeme, Calif., where he is in college. He attended a conference at Fordham university. New York, before returning to college. Other guests in the Cable home were Mr. and Mrs. David Albright of Fort Wayne and Mr. md Mrs. Al Benglow of Westfield, \ T ew Jersey. REGIONAL DIRECTOR - Joseph R. Brown, executive director of the Mental Health Association in Indiana, has announced the engagement of Jack McGirr of South Bend as northern regional director. Mr. McGirr will assist the mental health chapters in northern Indiana in development of activities whic will aid the mentally ill. the retarded and their families. The area was formerly served by Gerald Mast who accepted the postion of hospital volunteer director M Northern Indiana Children’s hospital in South Bend.

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