The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 October 1966 — Page 1

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NEW LEGION MEMBER — Ervia M. Troup of Milford, second from left, is being presented his American Legion membership card to Post 226 by Bruce McClintic at the Ancil Geiger post home in Milford last week.

Need For Close Parent-Teacher Relationship Stressed At Milford PTO

Milford Parent-Teacher Organization president Philip Beer stressed the need for close* parent-teach-er relationship during the opening remarks of the first Milford PTO meeting of the year last Tuesday evening. Mr Beer stated he thought the relationship could best be achieved through an active part in the PTO. j Following meditations by Carl Shearer, the secretary ’s report by J Mrs. Glen Price and the treasure’s report by Mrs Neil Farrell, committee 'hairmen and members were introduced. Mrs. Worth Jackson, chairman of the membership committee. report-: ed 240 paid members. All parents are being urged to join the organization prior to the next meeting so ‘ figure's may* be tabulated and prizes j awarded. Harold Young, elementary principal. and Donn D. Kesler, high Break-In At Martin Motors Milford deputy town marshal Don Drake investigated a break-ai early Sunday morning at Martin Motors, located on road 15 south of Miliord. Officer Drake said the thief-broke a window to gain entrance. About $5 in small coins were taken from a coke and cigarette machine, but no merchandise was missing. PAST MATRONS MEET WITH MRS. SCHULTZ Mrs. Harry Schultz of Milford was hostess to the past matrons of the Kosciusko Order of Eastern Star recently Mrs. Wilbur Baumgartner served as co-hostess. Following a short business session the ladies enjoyed playing bridge and canasta and refreshments were served. Mrs. Baumgartner won high in bridge and Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner won low. In canasta Mrs. Esther Poynter won high and Mrs. Joe Estep won low. The next meeting will be the Christmas party with the time and place to be announced at a later date. No Burning Leave* On Asphalt In Milford Residents of Milford are to renumber it is unlawful to burn leaves on the asphalt streets of town, stated street and water commissioner Marion Deeter. BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED AT NORTH WEBSTER The? October birthdays of Mrs. San Lewallen. her brother Harry Crouch, her daughter Mrs. Blanche Miller, and her niece Mrs. Hazel Gants, were celebrated in the home of Mrs. Lewallen at North Webster on October 11. Other guests were her aster Mrs. Hattie Fidler and another daughter and son-in-taw. Mr and Mrs. Pearl Shock of North Webster a*d Mr. anc Mrs. Ruehl .Acker of Stanley. Wis. WILLIAM CHESTER . BOOKED SATURDAY William Chester. 46. Milford, was released on a SIOO bond after being booked in the county jail Saturday for alleged public intoxication and public indecency. The complaint was made by Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner after Chester attempted to enter their house. He was arrested by police chief Ralph Gansert

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

Troup is the first Viet Nam Veteran to join the Milford post, according to commander Dan I.evernier. A Milford hi?h school graduate in 1956. Troup entered the senice in 1962 and was seperated from the senice in May 1965. He served 34

school principal introduced the teachers in their respective schools. Musical Program Richard Fehnel. program chairman. introduced Mrs. Maxine Robinson who sang two solos and the ladies’ trio from the American Legion Auxiliary who sang several selections. Mrs. G. F. Wolterman. Mrs. Herbert Felkner and Mrs. Donald Wolferman are members of the trio. A film explaining why modern math is being taught in the schools today showed parents iww their children would be better prepared to meet the complex world of tomorrow through tlie study of modern math. The attendance prize was won by Mrs. Raymond Hoover’s class. Cider and donuts were served by the officers on a table decorated; with autumn leaves. JEAN KAISER IS MEMBER OF ‘SINGING HOOSIERS’ Miss Jean Kaiser joined other members of the famed musical group "The Singing Hoosiers’’ from Indiana university in a concert October 16 in the Elkhart high school auditorium. Miss Kaiser is a junior at the university and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser of r 2 Milford. She was selected to join the outstanding musical group when a freshman at the university and has been singing with them since that time. She is a music major. “The Singing Hoosiers’’ travel and present programs throughout the nation. Tliey also perform annually at the state fair. Attending from Milford were Jean’s parents and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Judkins. Mr. Judkins was Miss Kaiser’s music instructor at Milford hi£i school Nelson Hunts Return To North Webster Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunt of r 1 North Webster have returned to i their home at 218 on Second street ; — Epwwth Forest area, following J visits in their childrens’ homes. The Hunts moved to the North ! Webster area in early summer of j ’966. after retiring from farming near Richmond. Mrs. Hunt, who has operated a book store at Epworth Forest for the last six years, had spent 23 days with their daughter. Mrs. Howard Spitnale of Zanesville. Ohio, who was recovering from major surgery. Mr. Hunt spent two weeks in Indianapolis with a grandson. Gary, while Rev. and Mrs. John Hunt were on a two-week vacation. Mr. Hunt also recently returned from a 25-day “People to People Tour’ of Europe. The Hunts, parents of three children — Chaplain M. E. Hunt of Scott AFB and twins named above, expect to visit the M. E. Hunts about the first of November. M. E. Hunt returned from Viet Nam just two days before has father left for Europe. The M. E. Hunts have one son Mark and a daughter Lea Ann; the John Hunts have a daughter Carol who is a graduate of Evansville college and is currently sen ing at the veterans hospital in Michigan, a daughter Bev who is in her second year at Evansville and a son Gary who is a freshman at an Indianaj polls high school; and Rev. and • Mrs. Spitnale have a daughter Diana who is a senior at Adrian college in Michigan and a son Nelson who is a sophomore at the college.

months in Germany. In the above photo from left are commander Leveraier. Troup. McClintic, and post adjutant Billy G, Little. A Mail - Journal staff photo.

Dave Andrews Is Milford Lions Club Speaker Dave Andrews, Democratic candidate for Kosciusko county sheriff, was guest speaker before the Milford Lions club Monday night. He was part two of a “know your candidate’ program, his opponent, Carl L. Latta, being the October 3 speaker before the dub. Andrews, introduced by program chairman Arch Baumgartner, spoke for 20 minutes then answered questions from the floor. He said he has been deputy sheriff for the past six years. 18 months of which he has been first deputy. He is 32, a Warsaw high school graduate and has served for nine years in the National Guard. Called Tippy ‘Headache’ He said the sheriff’s office now lias five deputies, including the office manager. He said the sheriff’s office before Sam Holbrook became sheriff had three deputies, including the office manager. He said the two extra deputies were hired to handle extra equipment assigned to the department. He call the Tippecanoe dance hall the < sheriff’s department's “largest summer headache.” He said it takes an unproportionate amount of patroling due to heavy and unruly crowds. He said residents in the area of the dance hall complain but refuse to sign petitiorv for the liall’s dosing. He said much of the money taken in at the dance hall goes out of the county. He said he would insist that proper dress be worn by Tippy patrons. “This could resolve much of the problem there.” he added. Andrews said he was making no promises concerning his deputies, but wxnild use a regular application ft rm for applicants for the jobs, and he would ptak the most qualified men. He said he and his wife, contrary to rumor, would live at the county jail. He said he would keep most of the present staff in the office of sheriff, amounting to 15 years’ experience. Andrews said the county has 536 square miles and 1.320 miles of county roads, and that he hoped to keep two or three cars on patrol duty at all times. Other Business Neu members receiving pins and by-law* were Darrel Hoover and Jerry Bray. Lion Ray Bray was named December program chair- ; man. The committee for the Halloween program on Saturday. Oct. 29. was named by president Glen Treesh as follows: Durward Seely, chairman. and Jim Rummel, Dick Kociba and Glen Treesh. Ed Warsbler was introduced as a guest. sl9 TAKEN FROM KAISER’S INN SUNDAY Milford police chief Ralph Gansert reports sl9 taken during a break-in at Emory Hoffer’s tavern Sunday night. | Entrance was made bv breaking a window in the back door of the establishment. An attempted break-in was also reported at the laundromat on Main street Sunday evening. Clarence Eby Bowls 712 Series Monday Clarence Eby of Syracuse bowled three games over 200 Monday night in the men’s county league at Wawasee Bowl. Syracuse, to receive a 712 series. He had games of 236. 231 and 345. Mr. Eby carries a 199 average.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1966

UNICEF Drive To Be Held In Syracuse Sunday

Youth of the community will conduct their annual drive for UNICEF on Sunday. Oct. 23. Starting at 4:30 p.m. members of various church youth group will canvas the town of Syracuse. The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church of Syracuse are sponsoring the event this year. Following the completion of the drive the youth will enjoy a time of

Syracuse Board Passes Parking Ordinance

At the regular October meeting of the Syracuse town board held Tuesday evening the board of trustees passed an ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on the south side of Pearl street between Huntington street and Harrison street, everyday except Sunday. A legal notice appears elsewhere in this issue. Clerk - treasurer Walter Calnon introduced Mr. Kline of the Clyde Williams Associates of South Bend, who showed members a sample of town water containing rust and iron. He explained his firm would make a complete study of the existing water lines and study all records of the town’s water lines and a survey taken in August 1969. The cost for the new survey will be $1,500. When questioned about valves that can not be located by Mr. Calnon, Mr. Klink replied the company would try’ and find the valves. He also discussed the filtration plant, telling the board a number of

Appropriations Approved At Lakeland Meeting Appropriations were approved as advertised Tuesday evening by the Lakeland sciwo! board on a motion by Charles W. Kroh and a second by Charles H. Purdum, Jr. The appropriations are for pay of teachers, additions to the Milford and Syracuse elementary schools, pay of architects, for textbooks and cafeteria exjx?nses. It should be noted the board is not asking for additional funds but making appropriations from existing funds to meet commitments. Paint Contract A contract was awarded Orvil Kilmer in the amount of $4,200 for painting the community building at Milford. Business manager Don H. Arnold stated Mr. Kilmer wiH begin work about November 20 and finish before the first of the year. The motion to accept Kilmer s bid was made by Mr. Purdum and seconded by Mr. Kroh. Contracts were signed by architects for the additions to the Milford and Syracuse elementary schools. Superintendent Lewis S. Immel was instructed to sign an agreement with the Northern Indiana Public Service Company on the price agreed upon for gas furnished to the Milford and North Webster schools. Business manager Arnold questioned the board on lighting in the North Webster and Milford schools, painting the shop at Syracuse and changing wood floors in the schools to tile. He stated the Christmas vacation would be a good time to have these jobs done — ah are normally done, during the summer months. He was instructed to investigate costs and report back to the board for action. Because of delivery time on school equipment. Mr. Arnold asked board members for permission to study needs of the schools for | the 1967-68 year. He plans to order before the first of the year with a summer delivery date. New H.S. Mr. Arnold and Mr. Immel have worked with architects on who will be in charge of bidding equipment for the new hisi school All areas were assigned to the architects or the school officiate with the exception of the library, the auditorium seating and the gym seating. Following discussions, board members decided the school corporation would do the library and auditorium seating and Mr. Arnold should check to see what other corporations have done with the gym seating. Presiding over the meeting during the evening was board president James C Stucky. Jerry Helvey, board member from Tippe- ; canoe township, was not at the meeting. He ic attending classes in Bloomington this week. VISITED IN MILFORD Randall Dewart and son Jon of Hickory, N. C., visited relatives and friends in the Milford area last week.

fellowship at the Raymond Wilson home. Members of the UNICEF will be easily identified by the containers which they will carry. Each team will have the word UNICEF clearly visible for those whom they visit. UNICEF won the Nobel Peace prize last year for the wonderful work which is done for children around the world.

small towns have installed them. He quot?d a price of $50,000 for one plant. After some discussion board president Byron Connolly reported the matter would be taken under advisement and a study made by the board members. A resolution was passed on Trick or Treating in Syracuse. Children may be on the street from 7 p.m. until curfew on October 31. Mr. Calnon stated the police antenna and lead-in at the town hall is in need of replacing. It had been moved from the other station several years ago. Board members passed a resolution to replace it at a cost of $271 for the antenna and lead-in and $75 for installation. Present at the meeting besides Robert Reed, board members Mrs. Frank Bates, Loren Longenbaugh, and Vernon Beekman. Also, Joe Hughes, Floyd Schlotterback, Ronald Sharp, Mrs. Dale Sparklin, Robert Insley, Stanley Insiey, Mrs. Betty Dust, S. F. Betes and Jay Busscher.

‘Manifesto’ To Be Read At Grace Lutheran Church The congregation of Grace Lutheran church in Syracuse will be one , *<s,2lß in the United States and Canada that Sunday, Oct. 30, will hear the same “manifesto” from the pulpit. Not the kind that urges the overthrow of power, says I Rev. Theodore Hertenstein, pastor !of tlie church. But, he says, its i actually a point-by-point checklist of what the Lutheran church in America thinks an alert congrega- ; tion should be doing in its community. The manifesto that is to be read on Reformation Sunday is part of a church-wide drive toward seifexamination and renewal. Pastor Hertenstein says the manifesto is the result of a two-year study by the Lutheran church in America on the nature and mission of the congregation. Among the burning questions to be put to the congregation from the Grace Lutheran church pulpit Sunday; “Is the church still in touch with the central dynamics of modern society?” Mrs. Brown Presents Lesson At WMS Meeting Mrs. Ronald Brown, president of the Women's Missionary Society of .the First Brethren church of Milford, presented a short commentary during the October 12 meeting of the society. Tiie commentary was taken from tone of Billy Graham's books and was on what the Spirit of God is. | During the meeting the ladies decided their meetings should be on the first Thursday of each month, starting in November. Mrs. Hubert Cain will serve as hostess at the November 3 meeting with Mrs. | Robert Rassi as leader. The meeting adjourned and the ladies attended revial service held by Rev. Godwin. Following the services Mrs. Frank Scott and Mrs. Jim Stuckman served refreshments in the I fehowstup hall of the church. District Rally On Thursday 13 members attended the district rally in Bryan, Ohio, wljere inspiring talks were given by Rev. Edmund Mills, regional representative of overseas crusade and Mrs. George Senty of the Bryan First Presbyterian church. OSCAR GRAFFS ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Graff of r 1 Milford entertained Sunday at dinner. Present were Mr. and M Sam Schuch of Bremen; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Levy and Linda and Mrs. Helen Sorg. ail of Warsaw; Miss Martha Rose Ruch of Syracuse; and Mrs. Matilda Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beer. Jr., and family, and the Misses Esther Beer, Esther Getz and Edith Baumgartner, aH of Milford. Mrs. Graff was pleasantly surprised when more guests arrived for a surprise birthday party, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaiser and family presented her with a lovely decorated cake. She received many lovely cards and gifts. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hueni and family Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sauder, Elkhart and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser.

Classroom Teachers Hear School Board Candidates

Lakeland classroom teachers had occasion to get better acquainted with candidates for the Lakeland school board in a meeting held last Thursday at 4p. m. at the Syracuse school cafeteria. There were 78 in attendance.

Michael Neff, president of the Lakeland Community Classroom Teachers’ Association, called the meeting to order, and Joseph Judkins. chairman of the group's legislative committee, made a brief statement of purpose. He introduced the three candidates present: Dr. Robert A. Craig, a Syracuse physician; Floyd Baker, North Webster vice principal; and Charles W. Kroh. a current member of the board seeking re-election. Mrs. | Jean Rogers, a district II candidate, was unable to attend since she had a previous committment with a Camp Fire Girl group. Each candidate present gave a brief statement of their philosophy of school administration. Educational Philosophy Dr. Craig a member of the Turkey Creek Metropolitan board from 1962-64. said he is interested in school affairs and seeks for the best standards of students, teachers and taxpayers. He said he realizes the cost of getting and keeping good teachers and adminstrators and to have other facilities which complement instructional and administrative functions. He said, “It is not my desire to serve for the purpose of keeping taxes low, but to see that the taxpayers get the most for their educational tax dollar. I have always been interested in young people and have considerable faith in their potential for the future. It is to their advantage and that of the community to see that they get the best opportunity possible to grow in knowledge.” Dr. Craig later said he favored merit pay for teachers provided an equitable system of evaluation could be worked out. Floyd Baker, a North Webster teacher for the past 20 years, will retire from teaching following this year. He quoted Abraham Lincoln in his opening remarks, stating we should have “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” He said board membership is a public trust and should be the choice of the people. He enumerated his reasons for seeking a chair on the school board. He said what is past is history, and we should look forward to better education. He said he has 40 years of teaching experience to draw from and 20 years of business experience (as owner operator of a summer lodge on Barbee Lake). He said he would like to have the opportunity to use his capabilities to help advance the present staff. Incumbent board member Kroh, a Syracuse businessman since 1920 has served on the Turkey Creek advisory board from 1950 to 1958, and served on the interim school board of the Metropolitan school district of that township. In 1960 he was elected to the regular Metropolitan school board. He was appointed by the county judge to the interim Lakeland school board, and in 1962 he was elected to a fouryear term on the Lakeland board. He said he has a long interest in school affairs. His tliree sons and three daughters were Syracuse nigh school graduates, and that he has 15 grandchildren. 10 of whom I reside in the Lakeland area. He wants every student in the corporation to have the best possible education. He said he thinks a community grows in relation to its school system. Improved educational opportunities will bring new industry and attract new residents of a higher caliber. Kroh said be is not in favor of teachers’ unions per se, and cited English as a weak subject in high schools, calling English the “most useful subject in school.” Following the candidates remarks, a motion to adopt a resolution from die teachers’ group was seconded and passed to support sanctions invoked by the Fort Wayne Teachers’ Association on their school board and superintendent. JAMES TEGHTMEYER RETURNS HOME James Teghtmeyer, who was recently dismissed from the Goshen hospital, was seen working in the North Webster Teghtmeyer's Ace Hardware store. Although he is still on crutches he was “lending a hand” to younger brother Larry Teghtmeyer in the details of the business. HALLOWEEN STORY HOUR AT LIBRARY Mrs. Oscar Bjefla, children’s librarian at the Syracuse pdblic library, announces there will be a Halloween Story hour after school on Friday, Oct. 21, from 3:30 to 4:30.

Grand Opening At Rogers' Motors Rogers’ Motors. 401 south Huntington street, Syracuse, will have r > grand opening celebration on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of t us week, showing the new Dodge line. Ernest Rogers, owner and manager of the firm, is observing his full authorization as the Lakeland j Dodge dealer. He said coffee and doughnuts and favors would be offered during die I opening. — JOE BARTMAN INJURED IN CRASH SATURDAY Joe B. Bartman, 18, Syracuse, was one of three persons treated at the Goshen hospital Saturday morning and released. Bartman was riding in a 1966 Ford driven by Clara Miller, 27, Nappanee, when the auto went out of control in the rain and was wrecked near the Turkey Creek bridge on state road 6 at 4:55 a.m. The local youth was treated for bruises of the right side of his head and left foot. Miss Miller was cited for driving with a beginner’s permit and not having a licensed driver with her, it is believed her inexperience caused her to lose control. She suffered a lacration of the left hand and abrasions to her legs. Another passenger, Melvin Dean of Nappanee, received a back contusion and laceration to the scalp. Deputy sheriff Vernon E. Smith of the Elkhart county department estimated $2,500 to the Ford which was totally damaged. NOVEMBER DRAFT CALL ABOUT SAME All news reports little more than a week ago were to the effect that the number of draftees would be considerably Jess in Indiana, but there is very little change in draftees in this county. It has been announced there will be 13 county boys inducted early in November and 61 will go for physicals. Last month Kosciusko had 15 inductees and 37 who appeared for physicals. Tlie names of either November group have not been released to date. Style Show To Be Held October 27 The second annual style show and bridge party at Syracuse sponsored by the board of directors of Lakeland Youth Center, will be held in the Pickwick Lounge October 7 at 1 p.m. A dessert will be served and door prizes given. There are a limited amount of tickets to be sold, due to the space available. Proceeds go to the Lakeland Youth Center. Tickets may be purchased from toe board members or at Tom Seeks. The style show was such a success last year, the board decided to hold another. It is a highlight of the fall social season at Syracuse. H. A. HOUSLEY, JR., PROMOTED AT SORGS Harry Arthur Mousley, Jr., of Syracuse, has been appointed sales service manager for Sorg Products Co., Ligonier.

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ACCIDENT IN RAIN — Hie two tracks pictured above collided at the overhead on state IS north of Milford Thursday during the rain storm. Donald E. Geiger, r 2 White Pig-

Plan Commission Meets At Syracuse The plan commission met in the town hall at Syracuse pn Thursday night with president Hilary Bachman presiding. Phillip Oppenheim of the Columbia Reality Company was present : and asked for approval on several : plats in the Enchanted Hills addij t:on. The first was a 112 lot addition to Enchanted Hills, section ALA. A replat of lots 202-203-204 in section 1 ; and an amended re-plat of lots 205-252-253-254, in section 1. They were approved by the commission. Mr. Bachman read a letter from a commission member. John Runge of r 2 Syracuse, asking the members to consider his resignation as of September 1966 as he was moving to Florida. The members accepted the resignation. The president will give a name to attorney Robert Reed to be acted on by the judge of the Kosciusko circuit court, who must appoint the member. Members present were Mrs. Frank Bates, secretary; Maurice Crow, Roscoe Howard, Elmer Stucky, Max Carlson and John Augsburger. Queen Candidates Named At Milford Basketball queen candidates have been named at Milford for the 196667 season with the coronation to be held soon after the start of the basketball season. I Candidates in the Rekamemoh sponsored contest are Donna Da vidsen, Joyce Beer and Jeanne Moneyheffer. Princesses are Pam Chupp. junior; Ida Juarez, sophomore; and Brenda Hurd, freshman. EABY SHOWER HELD WEDNESDAY Mrs. John Stookey entertained in her home on Wednesday evening honoring Mrs. Michael Noel and daughter Tammy of r 1. Mrs. Bill Wildman assisted the hostess. Attending were Mrs. John Plank, Mrs. Wayne Teeple, Mrs. Bill Speicher, Mrs. Blake Baumgartner, Mrs. Wanda Giant, Mrs. Herbert Morehouse, Mrs. George Coon, Mrs. Darryl Johnson, Mrs. Lewis Noel and the Misses Doris Tom and Debbie Plank. Trucks Collide At Milford Jet. Overhead Oct. 13 Two trucks pulling mobile homes collided at the overhead on state road 15 north of Milford last Thursday afternoon, sending three Michigan residents to the hospital. Donald E. Geiger, 38, r 2 White Pigeon, was headed north on the state road in a 1966 International truck and apparently slid in front of the southbound 1964 Dodge truck being driven by Lee R. Owen, 31, Battle Creek. State trooper Gerald Waikel cited Geiger for driving left of the center. Taken to the Goshen hospital were Geiger who suffered lacerations on his head, face and arms; his wife, Carolyn, who suffered severe lacerations to the arms, face and head; and Owen who received abrasions to his hands and a chest injury. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at $3,000.

eon, Mich., driver of 1966 International, was arrested by state ptdice officers for driving left of the center, A Mail-Journal staff photo.

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