The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 October 1967 — Page 1

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Pretty 16-year-old Kaylor. a Milford high school junior, was crowned queen of the 1967 Fall Festival as festivities in Milford came to a ckse on Saturday evening. The new queen is the daughter of Wayne Kaylor and the late Mrs. Kaylor of Bremen. However. she has resided with Mr. and Mrs. Leon Young in Milford Since her freshman year. Mrs. Young is Barbara's ! sister. She was crowned in ceremonies in downtown Milford shortly after 9 pm. by the 1966 queen Jeanne Mooeyhcffer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Mcoeyheffer of the festival city. Barbara, who is five feet, three inches tall and weighs 117 pounds, was Sponsored by Sharp's Hardware Company. She has tight i blonde hair and blue-green eyes. First runner-up in the contest was Gayla Bird, a 1967 graduate of Mil- j ford liigh school and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bird. Gayla | is 18 and was sponsored by the, Maple Leaf Duck Farm. Second runner-up honors went to } Debra Levernier. a 19-year-old beauty who is a 1966 gradkiate of Milford high school. Debra was sponsored by Campbell's Market. I Also named to the final five were’ Ida Juarez. 16. a junior who is making her home w sth her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Sierk. Ida was sponsored by Augsburger's j IGA. And. Barbara Wilson. 16. daughter of Mrs. George Wilson, A Sophomore. she was sponsored by Milford Electric. Richard Fehnel provided organ music for the contest and Lawrence Myers served as master of ceremonies. Judges for the contest were Henry Smith. Robert Topper and Mis. Tom Prickett. The Parade The weather cleared and temperatures rose on Saturday after three days of edd and rain and the second annual festival parade was termed a “smashing success” by all who viewed it. Hundreds of persons lined the streets to watch the 48 units as they paraded down Catherine and Main streets at 5 pj». Grand prize wbent to the Marion High Steppers, a drum and baton corps some 86 strong. AH members are between the ages of seven and 16. Other prizes were awarded as follows: Bands — Milford high school Fire departments — Milford, first; Syracuse, second. Color guards — Albion, first; MSfcrd. second Walking unit — Wawasee Warriors, first

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Machinery — Sharp Hardware, first Commercial float — Nicolai Machine Shop, Syracuse, first Horse unit — Plymouth sheriffs posse, first; Kammerer's stage coach, second; Milford saddle club, third Bicycle unit — Marion clown trailer unit, first Others — Shrine Scooters, first; | Elkhart motorcycle poboe, second Queen's convertibles — Maple Leaf Fanns, first with festival theme; C. S Myers, first with seasonal theme: and The Mail-Journ-al. first in originality. Judges for the event were Mr. Smith, Mr. Topper and Mrs. Prickett. C. J. Myers was parade chairman and Walter Ritter and the Wawasee Silver Streaks assisted parade marshal Ralph Gansert in the line-up and in clearing the streets. John Bushong served as master of ; ceremonies. Earner on Saturday afternoon members of the Waubee Grange sponsored games, including pie eating contests, sack and bicycle races, for the youth of the community. ; B<xh the Order of Eastern Star chicken barbeque on Tuesday and the Lions fish fry on Saturday were: termed successes. Tractor Pull Thursday A total of 13 drivers entered the FFA sponsored tractor pull on’ Thursday evening with Lawrence Thwaits winning first place. He pulled 352 per cent. ■- Other winners were Jack Searl. second with 323 per cent; Lawrence Thwaits. third with 306 per cent; Jack Searl. fourth with 270 per cent; Harvey Michael, fifth with 351 per cent and Denny Sharp, sixth with 247 per cent. Jerry Bushong and Devon Davis served as judges and John Bushong operated the public address system. Ed Washier is FFA advisor. On Wednesday evening the activities of the Rekamemoh dub included introduction of the queen candidates to the townspeople and the style Show with clothes being modeled by members of the dub. The event, planned for Main street, was moved to the high school gym when the rain and edd weather set in. Pythian Club Holds Pot Luck Meeting The Pythian dub of Syracuse met Thursday for a pot kick dinner and meeting in the home of Mrs. Ella Unroe. There were 10 present. Games were played following the busmess meeting with Mrs. Unrue winning high prize and Mrs. Mary Brown, low. Mrs. Herbert Blue won the door prize. Mrs. Edgar Kulm and Mrs. Lillie Rodibaugh assisted Mrs. Unrue.

Scouts To Honor Hugh Neer

Many week ends have been spent in building a memorial chapel at Syracuse troop 28's Camp Grissom. The chapel was made possible by the family and friends of the late cubmaster Hugh Neer, whose interest in beys prompted the donation of funds. The work has been completed with the exception of some

Milford Board Sets Trick Or Treat Dates

Members of the Milford town board, meeting in regular session Monday evening. set Monday and Tuesday. Oct. 30 and 31, as dates for youngsters to trick or treat in the city limits of the town this year. Police chief Ralph Gansert reported to beard members there is no crossing guard at the state road crossing at the school this year. Beth the elementary and high school principals have been advised. Clerk - treasurer Edith Baumgartner was instructed to write a letter to superintendent Don H. Arnold of the Lakeland Community School Corporation advising him of the situation and suggesting the corporation notify all parents. I Henry Sierk was present to discuss the action taken by the board at its September meeting. At that time thev instructed the clerk to write a letter to Mr. Sierk telling him to move his stand frem the town's property at Watriiee lake within 30 days. This the clerk did on September 15. Speaking for Mr. Sierk was Mike; Blase. They asked why the building was to be' removed. The answer was twofold — First to allow work to be done on the hill where the stand is located and secondly be-j cause Mr. Sierk did not live up to his contract (hiring the past summer His stand was net kept open and the lifeguard did not have access to the telephone. Following discussions the board again instructed Mr. Sierk to remove the buKding before the 30 davs runs out. Charles Mikel, trustee of Jefferson township, was present at the meeting to ask board members for a contract between the fire department and the township. Jefferson township pays S6OO per year for the Milford fire department's serving that area of the county. Attorney William I. Gerrard wiU prepare a contract for Mr. Mikel and the board.! Board members agreed to pur-I chase three mercun-vapor lights (night lights' for the Wadbee lake park. Thev will be left on during the winter months as well as the sum-1 ■ I Owe Restrooms Members also agreed to close the restrooms at the town haH at 5 p.m.l during the winter months. Marion | Deeter, street and water commis- i sioner. will lock them before leav-i mg in the evening. Mr. Deeter stated he had a number of jobs to do but did not have ' enough help to complete them. At the top of his list was the repairing of fire hvdrants. however, he does not have'the proper equipment for | the job. He stated he did not know how other towns repaired their hydrants and was instructed to inquire when be attends an American • Water Works Association meeting •at Peru later this month. Discussions started months ago on a possible city judge for Milford ; were continued. Chief of police Gansert stated something was needed. The town of North Manchester has such a judge. Both the chief of police and board members wil check into the judge at that city to see how the post is working out there. The police chief was also given permission to obtain ntiiitoM on the cost of extending and clcsing |in the car port on the town hall. : Board members talked of joining the area planning department and instructed attorney Gerrard to prei pare such an ordinace for the town boards’ approval at the November meeting. Darrell On reported Chamber of Commerce president Dean Troup had approached him about holding the Fall Festival on Emeline street | instead of Main next year. The board complimented the Chamber of Commerce for the success of the parade on Saturday. Family Night Held At Zion Chapel Family night was held at Zion chapel south of Syracuse on Friday night with a pot luck followed by a pound party honoring the new pastor of the church and his wife. Rev. and Mrs. Chester Reed. Mrs. Rebecca Bush and Robin Watkins played several piano solo’s. There were 27 present.

planned Spring planting of shrubs, with a large part of the work being done by some of the most active scculs with a boost from scouters and dads. Weather permitting, this chapel wil be dedicated at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, with all cub scouts, boy scouts and leaders expected to be in attendance. An invitation is ex-

Ministers Receive Letter From Vice President v Both Rev. Richard Sumner of Milford and Rev. August Lundquist of Syracuse received a letter this week from Hubert H. Humphrey, Vice President of the United States. The letters read as follows: "I received some good Hoosier hospitality when I was in Indiana and was pleased to have some time at DePauw. “It was a pleasure and an honor to be at the school of the Prophets on the special occasion of the tribute to Bishop Raines. “Best Wishes.’’ Bethel Church Youth In Meeting Wednesday A total of 21 persons attended the Bethel Church Youth meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in the church basement. Greg Jackson, president, opened the business meeting. The Fall Fling in Fort Wayne and Manchester Day at Manchester college on October 7, were discussed. An election of officers was then held. The newly dected officers are: President — Greg Jackson Vice president — Elaine McFarren Secretary — Kay Kaiser Treasurer — Dave Cory Reporter — Betty Sorensen District cabinet member — Dan Smith A gift was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Smith as a token of appreciation for five years of senice as being youth counselors. Refreshments were served by! Jeanne Moneyheffer and Mrs. Elm-1 er Sorensen. Milford Lions Hear County ’Y 1 Director i MMcrd Lions Monday night heard ! a talk by Bill Reneker, director of I the Kosciusko county YMCA at. ' Warsaw. I He outlined the “Y” programs land invited his listeners to take part ‘in its activities. He said the “Y” ■ ■was turned down by the United. Fund this year, and that they were I operating in the “red”, pointing out, however, that they are only five years old. He predicted an upturn in the, “Y’s" financial difficulties. Lion Paul Kizer presented a speakers stand he had received at banner night on behalf of the dub tor winning a district contest He also introduced a guest. Gale Local Couples Attend Travelcade Rally The Jim Ridgeways of South Shore drive, Syracuse, returned Monday from Lebanon where they attended the Fall Rally of the Indiana Avion Travelcade dub. There were approximately 61 travel trailers in attendance, carrying 140 members. The group parked at the Boone county 4-H fairgrounds, a beautiful spot and many interesting activities were on the schedule including square dancing, a kitchen band in riotous costumes, pot kick dinners, and a special trip to the Indianapolis Speedway and Speedway museum. The Ray Nielseifi of Wawasee Village also attended. They contmued on to Terre Haute Monday morning to spend a week with Mrs. Nielsen’s mother, before starting their annual trip to Florida. Thenplans are to sight-see in Kentucky and then to the Smokies for several days on the way south.

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tended to all people of the community to join the Scouts in this dedication. Scouters would like to see all of you there whether or not you have boys in scouts, not only in memory of Mr. Neer, but also for your support of the ideals for which he worked. This will tn£y then be an inspiration for the scouts and leaders, now and for all time.

Syracuse Seniors Plan Alumni Yearbook Something new is being added to this year’s Syracuse school annual. Since this is the last year for the school to be in existence, an alumni section will be added. This edition will include a record of names of graduates of Syracuse high school 'Since 1889. Any information concerning marriage or deaths of alumni would be appreciated. If anyone has such information, especially concerning alumni who have left the Syracuse area, they may contact Sally Pittman at Syracuse or send it to: Mrs. Keiri Whiteman, Syracuse high school, 201 Brooklyn street, Syr euse, Ind. 46567. Si Ascriptions for the annual will go on sale October 16. 1967, and will end December 1, 1967. Any alumni or other interested adult wishing to purcaase an annual may order them by calling Pam Combs at 4573069 alter 6 p.m. or Mrs. Keith Whiteman at 457-3546 after 4 p.m. In order to be able to include a record of the entire year’s activities, delivery this year will be made in August. Cromwell Church Celebrates Centennial Mere than 150 attended the Sunday morning service as Calvary Lutheran church at Cromwell celebrated its Centennial. Holy Communion was administered and Rev. Ernest A. Slottag. former pastor, 1944 to 1948, preached the sermon. Pastor Slottag now- serves Trinity Lutheran church, GcWen, 111. He was assisted at the altar by the paster, Rev. Lewis C. Westenbarger, who also held a brief dedication service blessing the renovated, redecorated, and remodelled church building and improved church property. After an anniversary dinner served in the church basement at noon, a centennial photograph of the hcmecoming crouxi was taken in front of the church building by Perc , Bartlett of Syracuse. A special anniversary program was held in the afternoon when an j address was delivered by Rev. Slot-1 tag on the theme. “Life-New Life”, | a slogan adopted by the congre-, gat ion for use during their centennial observance. Ancther former i pastor. Rev. Harry L. Myers, 19601 • to 1954. brought greetings after hay- ‘ J ing driven from his church in I ■ Marysville. Ohio, where he had con- j ducted morning worship. Greetings wwe brought in person • •by the following neighbering Luth-; • eran pastors: Rev. Theodore Hert-’ i enstein, Grace, Syracuse: Rev. J Graham L. KSeespie, Grace. Columbia City; Rev. George Schuette, St Mark’s. Adburn; Rev. Fred M. Hanes, D.D.. former president of ; the Indiana Synod of the United Lutheran church in America, now retired. Elkhart. The Rev. William Arbaugh. DD., missionary, author, and pastor of the Middlebury par-1 ish, son of former pastor, Rev. A. H. Arbaugh, D. D.. 1927-1931. brought greetings and spoke in behalf of former pastor. Rev. John G. Biddle <186»-1870> as being a “Spiritual Giant” and a great "organizer of churches Uiroughout northern Indiana”, among these, Grace Lutheran church. E&hart, where he was serving at the time of his death. The Centennial pastor. Rev. Westenbarger, read greetings from former pastors. Rev. William Guise <1916-1918' new retired and living in Toledo; Rev. Raymend A. Nelson (1968-1961) and the Rev, Wifiiam McClintock (1961-1966). Other greetings included a letter from an old copy of The Lutheran Observer in 1901 where Rev. Alexander Jackson Douglas, (1875-76) gave his regard for the congregations be had served. The famous authcr. Rev. Lloyd Cassd Douglas, who wrote many best seller novels, was iris son and rode with trim many times to Cromwell while his father preached here and at old Salem Lutheran church, one mile south of Wilmot. They lived at the time in the old Cassel heme onehalf mde east of the Salem church (Continued on page 8, sec. 1)

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HEAD UNITED FUND — Leaders in the 1967 record-breaking United Fund drive are shown here following the kick-off dinner at the Shrine building on the fairgrounds last Thursday night. Front row from left are John Hall, • • •

Add Two New Agencies United Fund Drive Is Now Underway, Goal: $ 111,017

Kosciusko county’s record high United Fund goal of $111,017 was announced at the annual kick-off dinner held last Thursday evening at the Shrine building on the county fairgrounds. Charles V. Yeager, president of the 1967 UF drive, announced two new agencies have been added: Namely, the Baker Boys Club, an affiliate with the National Boys’ Club of America, and the Packerton Community Association.

JOHN AUGSBURGER AND MRS. DEE STIVER HEAD MILFORD-SYRACUSE DRIVRS John F. Augsburger is Van Buren township United Fund drive chairman, and Mrs. Dee Stiver will again head the drive in Turkey Creek township drive. Last year Van Buren township raised $2,307 and Turkey Creek township $8,046, Mrs. Paul Latta, the UF executive secretary, said this morning.

John Hall served as master of ceremonies at the United Fund kick-off. dinner in the absence of Mr. Yeager. ■ Hall introduced Dr. Paul Grossnickle who is drive chairman, and Charles Ker who is vice president Both | Grossnickle and Ker spoke about the , effort behind this year’s drive. Hear Beatty, Lash The impetus behind the meeting | was provided by Cart D. Lash and i Lloyd E. Beatty, both affiliated with the highly successful Allen County United Fund effort. Lash has served as executive administrator of United Community Services of Allen county since August I 1, 1965, and Beatty was UF general i ' campaign chairman of Allen county ; in 1963 and has served in other ca-; pacifies in that effort. Both men gave inspirational talks. . This year’s Kosciusko county a-' gencies coming under the United I Fund umbrella are: Red Cross. Boy Scouts of America, Baker Bovs club. Camp Fire Girls of Syracuse, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Salvation Army, i National Association for Mental ■ Health, National Association for Retarded Children. United Services Organization, Lakeland Humane Society, National Council for the Aged and Aging, National Association of Hearing and Speech Agencies, Girl Scouts of America. Travelers’ Aid, and the Packetron Community Association. The county United Fund office is at 121 South Lake street, Warsaw. 43 Dog Calls Received By MFD In September A total of 43 dog calls was received by the Word police department in the month of Septem-i ber. This figure was topped only by the miscdlaneous calls which vnwnbfred 70. A total of 10 were arrested with five warnings being given. Five accidents were investigated jmd eight parking tickets were issued. The police investigated one breaking and entry and attended one fire.

publicity chairman; Mrs. William Sonke, executive committee; Joe Shellabarger, in-plant solicitation chairman; Dr. Paul Grossnickle, drive chairman: Robert Boley, treasurer; Charles Ker, vice president; and Sam Dungan, co-ordinator.

Syracuse Scouts Enjoy Week End A total of 25 scouts of Syracuse troop 28 enjoyed a week end camp and a visit to the St. Joseph county fair at Centreville, Mich. The troop, under scoutmaster “Dusty” Rhoads, left Syracuse in the scout bus at about 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, traveling under a permit issued by the Pioneer Trails council. Advance arrangements had been made by ASM L. Stidham to use the campgrounds of Centreville troop 107 sponsored by the Methodist church. The Syracuse troop was met by the Centreville scoutmaster and various member of the committee to make sure of their welcome and comfort. Bright and early Saturday, hot cakes went down despite a little frost and the troop marched to the fair. It wixild be impossible to list the activities, but rest assured the scouts made the most of it. They received many compliments aS the scouts in uniform spread out over the grounds and the leaders were all quite proud of them, never once having to call a boy to task. The scouts in turn were well received by all in Centreville - the I fair officials, exhibitors and vendors almost without exception gave ithem the best of treatment. It is j part of the policy of the Boy Scents of America that each scout and troop pays its own way in such cases and this they did, asking for no special privilege or discount because of their uniforms. Sunday morning breakfast of ! eggs and French toast wafe followed jby Mass for the Roman Catholic scouts and church at the host i troop's sponsors for the Protestant scouts. After church a short Side j trip to a covered bridge was made, ; followed by ce cream - The troop arrived back in Syracuse Sunday afternoon with scouts, equipment, stuffed dogs and live doves intact and the scouts and leaders making plans to make this an annual fall event. WRC Holds Initiation For Two Members John C. Adams number 278, Women’s Relief Corps of Syracuse, met in the Legion hall for its regular October meeting. Initiation was held for two new members, Mrs. Alvin Caldwell and Miss Lindall Caldwell. The president, Mrs. John Craw, presided and heard the various reports. She was also the presiding officer in the initiation services. A report of the district convention held recently at Nappanee was given by Mrs. Esteila Swartz and Mrs. Mae Rinker. The district president for the coming year is Mrs. Craw and the 1968 convention will be held at Syracuse. Mrs. Rinker was appointed to help with the school house project. It was reported that Mrs. Hattie Cripe, a member residing in Florida is a patient in the hospital there. Hostesses Mrs. Agnes Stiffler and Mrs. Emory Guy served doughnuts, coffee and cider to the 16 members present. Mrs. Elva Con- ‘ nell won the door prize. I The next meeting wiM be November 6 and there wBl be inspection.

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Back from left, speaker Carl D. Lash, John F. Augsburger, Van Buren township chairman and director; Leon S. Kubacki, Washington township chairman and director; and Lloyd E. Beatty, speaker. A Mail-Journal staff photo. « • *

. REV. J. R. BOYER Revival Meetings Begin Sunday Revival meetings will begin on Sunday, Oct. 8, and run through October 15 at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren with Rev. J. Robert Boyer of the Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren, Bourbon, conducting the services which will begin at 7 pm. each evening. The theme of the revival will be ‘Renewal Through the World”. The text will be taken from the Gospel of Mark. Sermons will be “The Reginning of the Gospel”, “Faith that County”, “Twelve to Go”, “Measuring Up”, ‘Your Right Mind and Body”, “In Touch With the Master”, “Out of Focus”, “In His Presence Kneeling” and ‘The Law of the Medes and Persians”, the latter being from the book of Daniel. Special music is planned for each service. . Rev. Boyer was bom April 28, 1924. at Middletown, Md. He graduated from Bethany Bible training school with a “two year certificate” in 1948. from McPherson college in McPherson, Kan., with an AB degree in 1952 and from Bethany Theological Seminary with a BD degree in 1965. During the past 20 years Rev. Boyer has held a series of meetings of the revival-evangelistic type in Missouri, Kansas, Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana. 9 Rev. Ralph Wagoner is pastor of the Syracuse church. The public is invited to attend the services. Milford PTO To Meet On October 10 Members of the Milford ParentTeachers Organization will meet at 7:45 on Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, in the elementary school for their first meeting of the fall. President John Replogle will preside and Henry Smith, Wawasee high school principal, will be the evening’s speaker.

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