The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 October 1966 — Page 1

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CMI Carl D. Thomas Delivers Sermon In Viet Nam; Son Os Milford Resident

CAMP HOOVER. DA NANG — A navy chaplain in Viet Nam seidam has the chance to sit back and listen to another man {reach but this happened on September 11 at the Protestant worship service at Camp Hoover in Da Nang, Viet Nam On that date construction mechanic first class Carl D. Thomas of the U. S. naval mobile construction batahon 10 delivered the sermon while the chaplain sat down and listened. Thomas is an ordained Baptist minister from the Waynedale Southern Baptist church in Fort Wayne. He is the son of Mrs. Marion Deeter of Milford. Delivering the sermon in the bamboo and thatch Camp Hoover chapel he spoke on the need of faith in a man's life, the futility of trusting completely in one's own strength. He ably illustrated his text from the story of Jesus' walk ing on the water and Peter's fear causing a failure in his going to Jesus across the water. In civilian hfe. petty officer Thomas was a worker minister of his church pursumg the trade of mechanic during the week and serving as pastor on week ends and in the evening In doing this he followed the exarnple of Paul who earned his living as a tent-maker while preaching the Gospel of Jesus. Thomas arrived in Viet Nam on August 4. He enlisted under the direct procurement petty officer program in which qualified men enlisted as petty officers to fill the needs of the Seabees during their rapid expansion to meet the demand for construction work in Viet Nam. His wife Avis and their children Shawn and Elizabeth are presently living in Fort Wayne. They will rejoin him in Port Hueneme. Calif., the home of the Pacific Seabees, upon the return of his unit from Da Nang. WIN TWO-BALL AT WAWASEE SUNDAY Gene Miller and Doris Scbeidel won the Sunday two-ball at Waiwasee golf course in a run-off with Irene Bucher and Howard Haab. Each had a 47.

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TRIP WINNER — Winner of the Nth md final trip awarded by the AJbart Pick Motels nod Hrieis la Mrs. Perry Mari r 1 Syracuse.

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CARL D. THOMAS

Carl L Latta Guest Speaker [ Before Lions Carl L. Latta of Chapman Lake. Republican candidate for sheriff of Kosciusko county, spoke before the Milford Lions dub Monday night. His opponent, Davo Andrews, will appear before Milford Lions on Montlay. Oct. 17. , Latta was introduced by Arch Baumgartner, program chairman for October Latta is president of .the Mid-Lakes Lions dub. Besides outlining the duties and responsibilities of the office of sheriff, be said he would broaden the patrol of the county to include farms and lake areas He said when he was sheriff from 1952 to 195;’. he had two deputies, and now [the office of sheriff has five deputies. He said Kosciusko county has a j population of about 45,000, and swells to nearly 100,000 in the summer. adding heavier patrol resjxinsibilities on the sheriff's office. He pledged cooperation with local 1 officers in the county towns, if he [is elected. Club Business Dennis Sharp reported that ladies' night will be held at Petro’s on Monday, Nov. 21. It was announced the Mentone Lions will hdd Gayford Toll Night on Thursday. Oct 11. at the Mentone gym. and Mxlford Lions are invited Lion Toll is district governor of 25-G. Jerry Bray was a guest at the Monday night meeting. Durward Seely presided in the absence of president Glen Treesh. PLANS TRIP TO FLORIDA Mrs Clifford Replogle of Milford and her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lentz, plan to leave for Florida Monday. Oct 10. They plan to visit Mrs Repfogle’s brother, Bob Lentz, in Washington D. C., then go to North Carolina to visit her uncle. Bud Cogan, then to Gainsville. Fla., to visit another brother, Jim Lentz. j They plan to return in three : weeks.

Pictured above with Mrs. Mari to i Bffl Brammer of Brammer Furniture i where rim registered and Jack Elam ri Badge! la it rim rate who drew the

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

Hip failure of the town of Milford to get a government grant to help with the construction of the sewage treatment plant was the main topic of discussion before the town board Monday evening. This year the town placed 18th on the state List as compared with 42d last year. Mr. and Mrs. L. Woodman of Baxter and Woodman of Crystal Lake, 111., were present in connection with the town s placing 18th on the list and also requested payment of $9,000 for engineering work done for the town on the sewage treatment plant’s plans. Street and water commissioner Marion Deeter asked Mr. Woodman if corrections and additions could be made to the plans to which Mr. Woodman answered someone would discuss the plans with him (meaning Mr. Deeter) before the advertisement of bids. John Logue, town attorney, stated he thought FHA might be the answer to the town’s problem. Board member Darrell Om stated he thought an application should be made. Later in the meeting a motion was made, seconded and passed that the town apply for such iunds. Mr. Woodman stated his firm had gone ahead with the planning in good faith, with the hopes of the town receiving the federal grant last year and had reapplied this year. He could, not understand why cities like Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, with their existing plants, should come ahead of Milford. He noted again the town is dumping raw sewage into Turkey Creek. He told town board members he liad paid his employees last year when the plans were made and would like to have his money prior to the end of this year. Clerk-treasurer Mrs. Edith Baumgartner reported $5,000 of the cumulative fund is invested in a treasurer’s note that ssiould come due in about one and one-half months Board members approved asking for an additional appropriation of this money to give part payment to Mr. Woodman. Board members decided to limit Trick or Treating this year to Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29. with no children going door to door on the Sunday holiday. They also voted to hold the November meeting one week late because of the election on the Tuesday following the regular meeting. Buy Car Port Jack Hickman of Syra-Web was present and gave board members an estimate on the cost of door lioods and a car port for the town hall. During discussions held at the September meeting it was thought such hoods would help keep the steps leading to the entrances to the building dry in the winter After lengthy discussions and a trip outside to examine the doorways of the building, it was decided to purchase a two-stall car port, 20 feet by 20 feet, at a cost of S9OO for the back of the building and a door hood, 72 inches by nine feet, for the front of the budding. Mr. Hickman was also instructed to .give the board estimates on encfo<ng the north side of the car port Mr. Deeter stated A. D. Wilson had offered the town a Christmas tree. It was accepted by the board. The street and water commissioner also reported attending the AWWA meeting at South Bend on September 27. The meeting was held at Notre Dame. Board members questioned chief of police Ralph Gansert about the

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Discuss Treatment Plant At Milford

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1966

new lock placed on the door to the police department's room at the town hall. The police chief stated, “I am tired of people ramsacking the office and messing with the radio and tired of persons listening in on my telephone conversations.” He continued, "I did not lock town board members out of the office, but changed the locks to keep Mr. Deeter out.” Discussions on the problem continued as each man explained his side of the story to board members. The possibility of a second phone to be installed in the meeting room of the town hall, with an extension to the town’s water department building, was considered but ruled out because of the extra cost. Board members stated it was time to act like adults. They stated it was common courtesy to hang up when someone else is talking on the telephone and instructed Mr. Gansert to remove the extra lock and see how things go. Board members instructed Mr. Gansert to work on specifications for a new police car prior to the November meeting. The board will be purchasing a new car in the near future. First PTO Meeting October 11 At Milford The first Milford Parent-Teacher Organization meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7:45 p.m., at the Milford elementary school. Membership letters have been sent home with the school pupils. Prizes will be awarded to the grades having the highest membership percentage. First prize will be $lO. second $5, and third $3. Help your child’s classroom win by sending in your membership no later than October 7. This years officers are: president, Philip Beer: vice president. Miss Noami Hartford; secretary, Mrs. Glen Price: and treasurer, Mrs. Neil Farrell. Members of the committiees are as follows: Frogram committee: chairman, Richard Fehnel, Joe Judkins, Carl Shearer and Mrs. Joe Ostendorf. Publicity committee: chairi man. Richard Kaiser, Mrs. Dick Smith and Mrs. Cleland Gunden. Membership committee: chairman, Mrs. Worth Jackson, Mrs. Don Beer and Mrs. Forest Ramser. Project and finance committee: chairman, Ario Beiswanger, Leon Tucker, Mrs Robert Hurd and Mrs. Robert Spearman. Hospitality committee: chairman. Mrs Robert Hoerr, Mrs. Frank Groves, Mrs. Steve Baumgartner and Mrs. Donn Kesler. The Parent - Teacher Organization will hold five meetings this year: October 11. November 8, February 14, March 14 and May 16. Standpipe Repairs Still Underway AtMilford Standpipe repairs are still underway at Milford as workers try their best to dear up the problems that have cropped up in the past month. Welding proved insufficient and the 110-foot standpipe is leaking because of holes which are hard to find. This is causing tow water pressure in the homes and business houses of the town. Workers talk in apologetic tones as they tell residents they are trying their best to get the work completed and the water pressure back to normal. Street and water commissioner Marion Deeter stated Monday the taste and color of the water should both dear up as soon as the work is completed and the hydrants are Gushed. The B and W Tank and Stack Company of Fremont was hired sometime ago by town board members to sandblast the pipe and paint it both inside and out RALLY DAY AT ISLAND CHAPEL Rally Day and Homecoming services will be held at Island Chapel EUB church at Hastings on Sunday, Oct 16. The Denniston family from Nappanee will furnish the program for the afternoon service at 2. Sunday church school is at 9:90 with worship services with the pastor, Jfov. Raymond Wilson, bringing the sermon. At the noon hour a canjMn dinner will be served.

To Lay Comer Stone At New Salem Sunday The annual homecoming will be held Sunday at the New Salem Church of die Brethren, according to Rev. Howard Kreider. Members and friends of the church are urged to attend. A basket dinner will be held at noon. At 2 p.m. Sunday, the corner stone will be laid for the new addition. The general contractor, Herschel Rock of New Paris, will be [resent. MISSION CIRCLE MEMBERS ENJOY LADIES’ DAY The Syracuse Church of God Mission Circle members held a Ladies Day Out in place <rf the regular September meeting. The foltowing members went on a tour: Mrs. Oliver Hibschamn, Mrs. Victor Yeager, Mrs. Ida Hibschman. Mrs. Lydia Darr, Mrs. Louis Firestone, Mrs. Jack Elam, Mrs. Joe Koble, Mrs. Carroll Koble, Mrs. Lula Eirhart, Mrs. Wilmer Frederick and Mrs. Everett Edgar. The members toured a factory’ that made clothing at Elkhart, a new shopping center, had lunch then toured the Miles Laboratories. The tour was most interesting and enjoyed by all. Mrs. Harold Wilson Hosts Sorosis Club October 3 Mrs. Harold Wilson was hostess to the Sorosis club of Milford on October 3 with Mrs. Robert Brown and the book committee presenting the program on the Indiana Sesquicentennial. It was an interesting and informative program based on material found in the magazine of the souvenir edition of an Indianapolis paper. Mrs. Forest Ramser had presided at the short business meeting which was held preceding the program. Mrs. Wilson served cookies, tea and coffee to the 19 members and two guests, Mrs. Richard Kociba and Mrs. William W’ollman, both new residents of Milford. Progress Os NFO Is Discussed By P. Smucker The progress of the NFO (National Farmer’s Organization) was discussed by Paul Smucker of Nappanee during the Kosciusko county chapter’s monthly meeting held September 27 at Warsaw. The meeting was opened by the president John Mallott of r 1 Etna Green. Jan Beeson of Etna Green made a report of the progress on some business which will be reported in the near future. There was a question and answer period. Boredom Fighters Bunco Club Meets The Boredom Fighters Bunco chfo met recently in the home of Mrs. Dan Marquardt, r r Syracuse, for the September meeting. Mrs. George Bish, president, conducted the meeting. Next month an election of officers will be held. Following the business session bunco was played. High games were won by Mrs. Frank; tow games, Mrs. Maresh; bunco, Mrs. Bish: and traveling Mrs. Kteake. The next meeting in October will be held in the home of Mrs. Kenny Brauer at 7 o’dock. At the close of the evening refreshments were served. RECENT GUESTS Mr and Mrs Hargis Wilson and daughter, Syracuse, were recent guests of Mrs. Wilson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dick, Edwardsburg. Mich. SFC LAWSON WRITES FROM VIET NAM A letter from SFC R. W. Lawson reports that the Ist Cav. division departed on September 12 on operation "Tbayor,” a search and destroy mission, of the Bong Sou area of Viet Nam. SFC Lawson was assigned to and moved out with Company “B’ t 2nd of the 12 Cav., Ist Ctov. Division. He was assigned as Platoon Sgt. of the 2nd platoon on the 12th of September and departed the same day on operation “Thayer”. The second platoon is at this time credited with seven V.C., five prisoners. one dead, one wounded, also with capturing of 25 V. C. packs, 800 pounds of uniforms and V. C. clothing, a 80 m_m. mortar, two each 50 cat machine guns and many small weapons also 2,000 pounds of V. Cong rice. Under the direction of SFC Lawson onfy one man was wounded and none lost

First PTA At Syracuse October 11 The first Syracuse elementary Par-ent-Teachers Association meeting of the 1966-67 school year, postponed from September 20. will be held at the school case on Tuesday evening. Oct. 11. at 7:30 p.m. : In addition to the business meeting which will be conducted by the president, Mrs. Jay Brouwer, and the introduction of the teachers by the principal, there will be a panel discussion of “Modern Math in the Elementary School,,’ Dresented by a group of teachers from grades one through six. I Emphasis will be placed on the signs and symbols, and everyday teaching methods used in modern math. A question and answer j session will be held at the end of the panel presentation. CRAFT CLUB GUESTS OF MRS. FRANCIS The Syracuse Craft club met on Monday evening in the Bon-Len with Mrs Lulu Francis as hostess. Mrs. •Francis, who brings something unusual each year from Florida for the club, had a tray of assorted Florida fruits which were used as the dessert. The lesson was the making of decorated tallies with tiny shells and ornamental grasses. There were 18 members present/witfTone new member being welcomed into the club, Mrs. Louis Kuilema. Also present was Mrs. W. E. Long, an associate member. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Joe Rapp on October 17. DON BYRD ON BOARD OF PGA. INDIANA SECTION Don Byrd, pro-owner of Wawasee golf course, was elected to the board of directors on the Indiana section of the Professional Golfers' Association on Monday. He will serve for three years on the ninemember board Mai McMullen of Kokomo was elected president, and Don Street of Muncie was named vice president. Harry Lipscomb of Indiani apolis was elected secretary and I treasurer. Other members include ; Alan White of Winchester and Gary Carle of South Bend. Busy Homemakers Enjoy Tour The Busy Homemakers club of Milford went to South Bend Tues- | day where they visited “Lois Pence’s Homemakers Time,” a television program there. | After the show they were taken on a tour of the station by Mrs. I Jean Walsh who explained many interesting features of the studio [and engineering department. i In the afternoon they visited the Simplicity Pattern Co. in Niles, Midi. NLiss Pauline Zavity was the • guide through the paper mill where ! paper is made from pulp into large I rolls of thin paper, then patterns [are printed on it and it is cut with 1 electric knives. ; They saw patterns cut and plac- ; ed in envelopes ready for filing and shipping to stores. [ There were 12 members who enjoyed the trip. They are as foltows: ; Mrs. Glen Pinkerton, Mrs. Frank Charlton. Mrs. Charles Teeple, Mrs. Ralph Tusing, Mrs. Vernon May, Mrs. Mace Hollar, Mrs. For- ; rest George, Mrs. Ralph Neff, Mrs. Herbert Stump, Mrs. Glen Treesh, Mrs. Stanley Scott and Mrs. William Motts.

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NEW CHRYSLERS — Hie public response to the showing of toe new Chrysler line lari week end was excefleri, according to Ernest Rogers of Regers' Motors, Ml south Hunting*

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OUR MAN IN ACTION — Randy Coverstone, a Syracuse high school photographer whose pictures appear in The Mail-Journal periodically, was on the job taking pictures of the first Lakeland football game at North

Wright Construction Gets School Contracts

Wright Construction Corporation of Elkhart was awarded the contract for the general construction of phase three and phase four of the current building program underway in the Lakeland schools. ! Phase three is the addition to the Syracuse elementary school and phase four is the addition to the Milford elementary school. Wright’s bid with all alternates was accepted as follows: At Syracuse their base bid was $122,087 with alternates of $653 for adding tackboard over the window’s. $3,888 for changing to tile wainscot and $573 for adding overhead storage in the kindergarten room. The total bid at Syraclse was $127,201. At Milford their base bid was sll6,-

Plan To Hold First Aid Classes At Syracuse

Beginning October 10 at 7:00 p.m. a first aid course will be given at i the Syracuse Civil Defense btrildi ing with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Schlotterback as insructors. This announcement was made by Neil Bennet, first aid chairman of the Koscuisko county chapter of the HOMECOMING WEEK REVIVAL AT FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH Rev Frank Barker, pastor of the First Brethem church of Milford, reports a week of spiritual revival will be held at the church during the week of October 9 through 16. Rev. Dick Godwin, pastor of the Pleasant View Brethren church of Vandergrift, Pa., will be the special speaker throughout the week. Happy Hossler of Nappanee will serve as special song-leader. Sunday morning services are at 10:30 with weekday services set for 7:30. SPITLERS BUY HOME Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spitler have purchased the home on west Pearl street formerly owned by Max Kettlebar and family. The Spitler family will be moving soon.

ten street, Syracuse. Shown above looidßg at the engine of a new Chrysler Newport are Mr. nd Mrs. Everett Juday, 632 south Lake street, Warsaw. On the left is

Boost The Lakeland Area

Webster Saturday. We turned the tables on Randy and took a picture of him in action. A number of the pictures which appear on page 3, section 2, this issue, are those taken by Randy.

1746 with alternates of $413, $2,563 and $599 for a total of $120,321. The alternates being the same as those in the Syracuse school. I Haugk Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc., of Decatur's bid of $127,000 was accepted by the board for the mechanical construction. It was a combined bid for both schools. Delp Electric, Inc., of Plymouth, was awarded the electrical contract at Syracuse with a bid of $21,900 while the bid of Workinger Electric, Inc., of Elkhart, was accepted at Milford. Workinger’s bid was $lB,900. — | Hillman's Equipment, Inc., of Fort Wayne, was awarded the contract for $11,998 worth of food service equipment at Milford.

American Red Cross. Assisting Mr. and Mrs. Schlotterback will be conservation officer, Earl Money and state police detective Herschel Harper. To register call Syracuse 457-2187 or go the the CD building on October 10. DEPARTMENT OFFICERS VISIT SYRACUSE WRC Department president Mrs. Myrtle Grove, department treasurer and past department president Mrs. Ruth Dettbrenner, Bremen president and president of district 7 Mrs. Myra Geib and Mrs. Helen Baer, all of Bremen, were guests Monday evening of the John C. Adams No. 278, Women’s Relief Corps of Syracuse. Mrs. Georgia Buster, president, conducted a short business meeting. The November meeting will be inspection and all members are urged to be present. The hostess committee for the November meeting are Mrs. Estella Swartz, Mrs. Herbert Blue and Mrs. W. C. Grischke.

serviceman Don Anderson, and on the right is sales representative Rex Denney. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

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