The Mail-Journal, Volume 4, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 January 1967 — Page 1

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Only Handful Return Milford Opinion Blanks

Only a handful of Milford resident* returned the opinion blank published in last week’s paper on whether or not a dog tax should be established in -Milford. Os the blanks returned, only one was against such a tax. Persons may still cast their opinion by filling out the blank bdow and sending it to the police department A complete article on why a dog tax is proposed was printed on the front page of last week’s paper.

Reciprocity Meeting

Members of the Columbia Reading I Circle and the Sorosis club of Milford met Monday evening in the [ Methodist church fellowship hall for ' their annual reciprocity meeting. The program was a resume of, ••Hello Dolly” with song and narra- < !«tn It was presented by Mr- Fred Culp. Mrs. Pat Slabaugh and Mrs. Barbara Hall, all of Nappanee Thev sang "I'm Putting My Hand . In”. 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes ”, ’

Bids Opened At Lakeland School Board Meeting Tuesday Evening

Bids for two new school buses and equipment for the several corporation schools were opened at the Iceland school board meeting Tuesday evening Chassis bids were received as follows-McCormick-Cutter. Syracuse, Chevrolet. $3,194 for one and OS.386 for two with alternates. C. S. Mvers Ford. Milford. $3.196 for one' and $6,198 for two with alternates McKown. Warsaw. GMC. $4,099 each with alternates and transportation charges. Body bids were received as follows for the 66 passenger bu * s Imperial company. Lafayette. Blue-1 bird body. $4,316 each, with alternates. Kerlin Motors. Silver Lake. Thomas bodv. $4,280 for one body and $8,560 for two. with alternates. Leonard Supply. Silver Lake. Superior. $4,273 .75 for one and SB,546 90 for two, with alternates Merriman Company, Fort Wavne. Carpenter. $4,250 for one and $8,500 for two. with alternates Schoolcraft. Indianapolis. Wayne. $4,096 for one and $8,190 for two. with alternates. Leonard Supply also submitted a complete bid with a Superior body and Chevrolet chassis of $7,400 for one unit and $14,800 for two ptos the options. Business manager Don H. Arnold and board secretary Charles H. Purdum. Jr., will studv the bids and make recommendations to the board for acceptance at the meetup next Tuesday evening. Fxpwpmpnt bids were received from Lee. A. V. Specialist, Burke. Merriman and Beckley-Cardy on eight fihng cabinets, a storage cabinet. 11 overhead projectors, two tape recorders, seven record players. two fibmstrip projectors and five wall screens. Also. 18 adjustable chairs, two metal desks. 48 elementary desks. 48 elementary chairs and six kindergarten tables. Contracts for these kerns are to be awarded at the meeting next Tuesday. Mr. Arnold reported he and local firemen would inspect the corporation’s school houses Thursday to check fire extinguishers and other things in the buddings. They will begin in Mdfcrd at 8:30. Football Report Mr. Arnold reported on the football program being set up for next fall Tentative figures show is wiH be enrolled at Sjnecuse. 73 at MBford and 83 at North Webster. He recommended three conches

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MY OPINION ' | * Check only one and return to : the Milford police department. : As a resident of Milford. lam : casting my opinion . . . : 1. In favor of a dog tax . : I. Against a dog tax

•‘Ribbons Down My Back ’. “I Stand For Motherhood”. “It Only Takes A Moment” and “Hello Dolly". A salad bar was laid on a pink cloth The centerpiece was a floral arrangement in pink and white Hostesses were Mrs. Lawrence Myers and Mrs. C D Barnes of the Sorosis dub and Mrs. Ario Beiswanger. Mrs. Lowell Barkey and Mrs. Roger Graff of the “olumbian Reading Circle. '

at Syracuse. two at Milford and two at North Webster Ihactice should begin about two weeks before school opens Each team — junior high and freshman — will play six games next fall wnth such schools as Wakarusa. Churubusco. Rome City. Adka and Kendallville on the schedules. At times both A and B team games will be played. Report an Additions The business manager reported or. the additions at Syracuse and Milford, stating the steel is on the roof and they are putting in interior walls at Syracuse. In Milford the shower rooms are enclosed and the •roof on. They are starting walls on the other part of the building. LIST HOURS FOR LICENSE BRANCH Mrs. Max Ganshorn. manager, has listed the following hours for the license branch at Syracuse. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday and FTiday, 8:30 a m. tfl 4:30 p.m. Closed all day Thursday. Saturday. 8:30 am. til 4 p.m. BOY’S 4-H NEWS Charles Baumgartner .■ Reporter The three boys’ 4-H clubs of Milford met Thursday, Jan. 19. to organize the clubs and elect officers. Names were called and each member went to the club be was to be in. The Senior Happy Bachelors then elected the following officers: President, Barb Davis; vice president. Bruce Hunsberger; secretarytreasurer, Fred Hoerr; reporter, Charles Baumgartner; health and safety. LaDoit Hollar: song leader, Donal Rumfelt and receration, Keith Hunsberger. Dues were set at 75c and project books were handed out. The meeting was adjourned. ELAINE McFARREN, MILFORD, HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Mrs. Ralph Miller honored Elaine McFarren of Milford on her 16th birthday at a dinner Friday evening. Those attending were Elaine’s mother. Mrs, Doral McFarren. and Steve and Kathy. Mrs. Carrie Me Farren. Mrs. Helen Humphrey. Mrs, Floyd Schuder. Ralph Miller and game. The other guests enjoyed a social evening.

Dance To Highlight Winter Festival

A dance at Our Lady of the Lakes Seminary gymnasium Saturday evening. Feb. 18. will highlite the Winter Festival currently being planned by the Wawasee Area Jaycees. Proceeds from the dance will be given to the Lakeland football fund. Music for the semi-formal dance, which begins at 9 p.m., will be provided by the Rhvthmairs. Jay Brouwer is chairman of the dance. A week long fishing contest will begin on February 11 and end February 19. All entries are to be registered at the Sportsman Center by nuon on that Sunday, prizes will be awarded in five categories. The festival will officially get und.rway at 12 noon Saturday,

APPOINTED CHAIRMAN — Adrian C. VanderMast. Crawfordsville, governor of the Indiana district of Kiwanis International, has been appointed chairman of the state mem-bership-fund raising campaigns committee of the Mental Health Association in Indiana. Mr. VanderMast will be responsible for organizing 31 independent fund campaigns and 75 membership drives in areas where financial support comes from United Funds.

Turkey Creek Twp. Has Year-End Balance of $27,038 The annual report of receipts and disbursements of Turkey Creek township trustee Mattie Jones shows a year-end balance of $27,038 76 in all accounts. The township had $17,611.50 as its January 1, 1966, balance with $48.818.72 in receipts and $49,391.46 in disbursements during the year. Business was handled in the ttwnship, fire fighting. dog and civil funds according to the report which appears elsewhere in tins issue. JUNIOR HAPPY BACHELORS 4-H CLUB MEETS The Milford Junior Happy Bachelors 4-H club had its fast meeting of the new year on Thursday. Jan. 19. Officers were elected as follow's: President. Dan Beer: vice president. Louie Davis; secretary. Pat Beer; treasurer. Fred Beer; reporter. Craig Tucker; health and safety leader, Larry Kaiser; song leader. Kevin Tom and recreation leader, Bruce Korenstra. All records and record books to be used this year were received The meeting was adjourned. Busy Bee Home / Extension Club Meets The Busv Bee Home Extension club of Milford met on January 13 at the home of Mrs. Cleveland Shader. vice president. Mrs. James Chambers opened the singing “America the Beabtoful”, the pledge to the flag, the chib creed and the song of the month. Mrs. Everett Butrick. president, conducted the meeting. Roll cak was answered with “A habit I would Wee to break *. Meditations were given by Mrs. Raymond Pinkerton. Health and safety remarks, rush hour traffic and a driver's prayer were given by Mrs. Sluder. Garden remarks were given by Mrs. Arthur Gilbert. The lesson on “Population Explosion'” was given by Mrs. Chambers. Training lessons were discussed and dub books were given and dues were paid. Meeting was dosed with prayer and coiled. The contest prize was won by Mrs. Chambers and refreshments were served by the hostess.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1967

Feb. 18. when registration for a goof ball tournament begins at the South Shore Golf court. Play starts at 1 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded. Sunday afternoon there will be ice Skating races on Syracuse lake at the city park at 1 p.m. There will be four divisions — First thru third grades, fourth thru .sixth grades, seventh thru ninth grades and sophomores and abovty Prizes will be given in each division. A Sports car race in the charge of the ‘Elkhart Sports Car club will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday on Syracuse lake, weather permitting. Anyone may participate. Registration and information may be obtained at McCormick-Cutter's. Trophies will be awarded.

Adult Farmers To Continue Study Os Soil The next meeting of the Milford adult farmers will be held Monday, Jan. 30. at 7:30 in the ag room. The meeting will follow the thane of this week’s meeting, it will concern the sod. The guest speakers will be from the soil conservation service office and they will speak on the topic of conserving our soils. From this meeting will come information on just how soil conservation benefits aH of us and how most farmers could use many conservation practices to their profit.

James Baker Found In Syracuse James Mere! Baker, the 14-year old Milford student who was reported missing last Monday, was picked up by the Syracuse police last Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. in front of the Syracuse Enterprise plant in that city. He was turned over to Milford police who in turn turned him over to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker. He is in Arkansas with his grandparents at this time. RICHARD BRUNJES ON DEAN’S LIST Richard Allen Brunjes, son of Nirs. Elizabeth Brunjes of Milford, and a freshman at the Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, has been named to the dean's list at the college. Allen is a 1966 graduate of Milford high school. Jonell Judkins To Be On WK JG Jonell Judkins, a Milford high school graduate and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Judkins, will appear on channel 33, Fort Wayne television at 7:30 Monday evening. Jan. 30. The program on education and communications is being sponsored by the Fort Wayne schools. Miss Judkins will represent the business department She teaches at South Side high school, Fort Wayne. She will be seen conducting one of her classes and will be the narrator for the presentation of the business department. Survey Underway To Conduct Adult Classes At MHS Milford high school principal Donn D. Kesler reports a survey is underway to see if adults in Van Buren and Jefferson east townships are interested in adult education classes this year. Teachers hare agreed to teach tailoring, men's physical education, typing, Spanish and general shop including welding and mechanics, if an interest is shown. A total of 10 persons are needed for each class. Ten meetings will be held. No arrangements have been made as to time or dates of classes. These will be made after the survey. Interested persons should call the high school office— 658-4231 and state which class they are fafarested in.

Teenagers Arrested While Fleeing Scene Three teenagers were booked in the Kosciusko county jail at Warsaw Friday after a robbery at the Newell Neuhausen home on Ideal Beach. Lake Wawasee. Several bottles of liquor were taken. All were recovered. Mr. Neuhausen apprehended two of the youths as they were fleeing from his house and held them at the scene until officers from the Syracuse department could arrive and take charge. The boys were later turned over to the sheriffs department. A deputy at North Webster stopped a second car which was involved in the robbery. Two of the boys were from Syracuse. a third from Indianapolis. Juvenile petitions have been filed in reference to the case. As of Tuesday afternoon two of the boys had been released and one was still in custody, however, it was expected he would be released before press time today. They will appear at a later date.

BUSY SCHEDULE FOR LAKELAND TEAMS THIS WEEK END The Lakeland teams have a busy schedule this week end as Milford and Syracuse will be playing both Fridav and Saturday nights and the North’ Webster Trojans will be defending the right to keep the horse shoe when they meet Pierceton. The North Webster game will be played Friday on the Trojans home court. Milford will travel to Larwill on Friday and to White’s Institute on Saturday. Syracuse will play host to Ligonier’on Friday and travel to Akron for the highly contested tournament re-match on Saturday? JFFC Club Reports Meetings •she November meeting of the JFFC ' club was held in the home of Mrs. Merrill Morris. The December meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Albert Bauer and was the Christmas party. The January meeting was held Thursday in the home of Mrs. Jan Rinker. ' Mrs. Luseal Settlemeyre. president, conducted a short business meeting. Letters and cards from past members were read. Games were played with prizes going to Mrs. Ed Hogan. Mrs. Frank Bieber, Mrs. Everett Edgar, Mrs. Max Ganshorn and Mrs. Ed Coy. Mrs. Settlemeyre won the door prize. Mrs. Rinker and her three daughters served refreshments at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be February 15 in the home of Mrs. Coy.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Has Youth Revival Pilgrim Holiness 3 church at Nappanee will conduct youth services from Thursday. Feb. 2, through Sunday. Feb. 5. Miss Peggy McQueen of Bloomington will be the speaker. Services will be each evening at 7:30, Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10:30. Rex-. Gilbert Pegg is the pastor. The public is invited. Mrs. Peffley Elected Junior Mothers President Mrs. Jay Peffley was elected president of the Syracuse Junior Mothers club at the meeting held recently in her home. The elections were for 1967-68. Mrs. Hubert Kirkdorfer. president. conducted the business meeting. Also elected were Mrs. Charles F. Kroh, vice president; Mrs. E. W. Bechtold, secretary; Mrs. Delbert Whitehead, treasurer; Mrs. Carroll Koble. membership; Mrs. Ronald Silveus, program; Mrs. W. E. Miller, project; Mrs. Dale Allen, finance; and Mrs. Jesse Hann, social. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Carl Hadley and Mrs Wallace T.iniger. There were 19 members present and one new member, Mrs. Jack Maresh. CLARENCE BITZER AT CAPE KENNEDY Friends of Clarence W. Bitter, a graduate of Syracuse high school, class of 1940, wffl be interested to know that he is being transferred by the Boeing company at Huntsville. Ala., to their plant at Cape Kennedy. He is an aeronautical engineer, graduate of TriState college, Angola. and is engaged in the apace program. He, bis wife and three children, moved to Cape Kennedy last week. They visited his parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Bitzer at Oakwood Park, at Christinas time.

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PRESENTS FLAG — Wayne Coy, commander of American Legion post 223, Syracuse, shown above third from left, presented an American

Present American Flag To Syracuse Civil Defense Unit

At the regular meeting of the I Syracuse civil defense unit Thurs-. day evening in the CD building, the Wawasee Post 223 of the American Legion presented an A- j merican flag to the unit. The presentation was made by Legion commander Wayne Coy to I the unit chairman. Thomas Gilbert. Following the presentation Mrs. Georgia Buster led in the pledge to the flag. The business meeting was con- ! ducted by chairman Gilbert, at which time he appointed Ron Robinson as vice chairman and Paul Pollock as sergeant-at-arms. Glenn Scott reported he had purchased pens for two of the members who recently entered service, Terry Rookstool and Larry Loe. Mr. Pollock reported that he = had talked to Terry who asked him to thank the unit for his gift. Mr. Rookstool will go overseas this month. The unit received a 50-cup coffee maker, a gift by an anonymous giver. The application for four new members were approved by the officers. These members are on a six-month probation. There was some discussion on the having a food diner at the Winter Festival on February 18 and 19. If they decide on the project there will be a called meeting in the next 10 days. Attending the meeting were Mr. Gilbert, chairman. Glenn Scott, treasurer, and Charles Vanderveer. secretary. Also Earl Cooper, Paul Pollock, Ron Robinson. Sam Brown. Mrs. Georgia Buster, members, and Commander Wayne Coy. Refreshments of coffee and cookies were served following the meeting. 3 From Area To Complete Studies At Purdue — First semester classes ended at Purdue university at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and it was graduation day for 1,367 of 30,269 students. In this number were three students from this area. Among the graduates are Terry V. Baughn. r 1 Leesburg, who will receive a master of science degree in astronautics; Michael Andrew Rigdon, box 325 r 4 Syracuse, who will receive a master of science degree in metallurgical engineering; and Howard E. Woodward. Jr., r 2 Warsaw, formerly of Dewart Lake, who will receive a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. The annual commencement ceremonies will take place on June 4. Seward Township Ends Year With $7,256.64 Seward township ended the year 1966 with a balance in all funds of This fact was to in the annual report ptidisbed In last week’s The township had a January 1, 1966, balance of $6,134,300 with receipts of $14,233.77 and disbursements of $13,112.36 during the year. Business was conducted from the township, dog. civil bond, library and recreation funds. The report is signed by Loiwefi Leckrone DINNER GUESTS

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Martin of North Manchester were lunch and dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. diaries Kerlin on Saturday.

flag to the Syracuse Civil Defense unit Thursday evening. From left are Charles Vanderveer, secretary of the CD unit; Thomas

Wawasee Silver Streaks Celebrate First Anniversary, Januay 22

The Wawasee Silver Streaks Emergency Mobilized Communications Patrol Organization erf Syracuse met in the club house January 22 and celebrated their first anniversary. The meeting was called to order by the president. Jim Gilbert, and the colors advanced. An election of officers was held with the follow’ing results: President. Jim Gilbert; vice president. Bob Shear; secretary, Pat Hall; treasurer, Audrie Dean; sergeant-at-arms, Bud Hall;

Tippecanoe Twp. Ends Year With $12,106.57 Tippecanoe township ended 1966 with a balance of $12,106.57 according to the trustee’s annual report published elsewhere in this issue. The January 1, 1966, balance was $9,181.12 with receipts of $24,094.54 and disbursements of $21,169.09 during the year. Business for the township was handled in the township, dog, fire fighting and civil bond fund. The report was signed by H. A. Ganger. * Senior Mothers Hold Auction And Election Mrs. Lois Schleeter of Syracuse entertained Monday evening for the January 23 meeting of the Syracuse Mothers club. Mrs. Deloss Smith was elected president for the club year starting in May; Mrs. Wayne Stahly. vice president; and Mrs. Herschel O. Harper, secretary treasurer. A box dessert auction was enjoyed by the 18 members in attendance. The next meeting will be at a Nappanee restaurant.

Dean Tucker Wins No. Webster Award

Dean Tucker, well known North Webster resident, was the winner of the annual North Webster Jaycees Destinguished Service Award at. a dinner meeting last Thursday night. Tucker is a linotype operator in the advertismg department of The Goshen News. Hear Johnnie Johnson The presentation was made to Tucker during the annual North Webster Jaycees D.S.A. banquet held at the Yellow Banks hotel. Bosses of members attended the event and John Johnson <rf Goshen, former president of the Greater Goshen Association, was the special speaker. Tucker was cited for Ms community service. He is scoutmaster of Troop 26, North Webster, is active in the boys’ baseball league, having served as a team and allstar manager and a league director. He also serves as director of the CYO for the St. Francis; and St. Martin de Porres parishes. Tucker was active in Jaycees activities for 13 years, having been state sports chairman for the or-

Gilbert, chairman of the unit; commander Coy; and Glenn Scott, unit treasurer. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

and reporter, Donald Harmon. I Ammending the constitution and by-laws was discussed and it was voted to do so. The 1967 float was discussed and miniature models were shown. These were voted on and construction will start soon on the one selected. A white elephant sale was held. The meeting was adjourned by retirement of colors and refreshments were served to the nine members and seven guests present.

List Leaders In Syracuse Bridge 0 Rama Total gross winners and fifth round net winners have been announced for the Lakeland Bridge O Rama. They follow: Total gross winners at end of round five — Mr. and Mrs. Dele Allen, 18,460, Mr. and Mrs. Jack .Mfrey, 17,680; and James Kirkwood, 17,560. Net winners for round five only are 0. C. Butts and Mrs. Lucy Kegg With 3,800; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Allen with 3,640; and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ludwig with 2,870. Players are asked to please put round number on their score sheets. .ILLMONY AWARDED IN DIVORCE SUIT Jeanne T. Sechrist, Syracuse, was granted $16,500 alimony and SSOO a month support in a divorce judgement against Edward LaMar Sechrist in Kosciusko circuit court recently. Mrs. Sechrist was granted custody of their three-year old child. They were married August 24, 1962, and separated October 11, 1966.

DEAN TUCKER ganization. While living in Fort Wayne, he was chairman for one year of the annual Fort Wayne Home Show.

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