The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 November 1967 — Page 1

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BLOOMER—MINI—Members of the Sorosis club of Milford dressed in costumes ranging from the bloomer girl to the mini skirt in observance of their 60th anniversary year when they met Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Joseph Judkins. Above are members and their • • •

60 Years Is Theme For Sorosis Club

The Sorosis club of Milford met Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Joseph Judkins and carried out the theme of its celebration of its 60th year. Mrs. Lawrence Myers presented the program—Bloomer Girl—Mini Girl—with the members dressing in the clothes of these periods A short business meeting was held with several members agreeing to furnish casseroles for the staff of the bloodmobile which will visit Milford on Friday. Several guests were present including the daughters of the members. Others were Miss Debbie Mason. Mrs. Henry Smith and Mrs. Connie Buck. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and her committee at the close of the meeting. Fall Festival Is Topic For Milford C of C The Milford Chamber of Commerce met Monday night at Augsburg<T’s Coffee Shop with the most pressing topic of conversation being the Milford Fall Festival held September 25 to 30. A lengthy discussion ensued on the past festival and the feasibility of future festivals. A motion was made by Larry Myers and seconded by Gordon Blauser to mail a ballott to all Chamber of Commerce members soliciting their opinions cm the future statis of the Milford Festival. The motion passed. Two committees were appointed by president Dean Troup for the upcoming Christinas season Gordon Blauser was nominated chairman of the Christmas home decorating committee. Other members are Jim Hern, Joe Kruger and Royce Fuller The Milford merchants' Christmas committee is composed of John Perry, chairman, John B. Augsburger, Merle Campbell, Jr., and Dennis Sharp. A nomination committee for a new slate of Chamber of Commerce officers was formed. Charles Myers will serve as chairman and will be assisted by Ren Clark. Ron Baumgartner is chairman of the membership committee. His committeemen are Robert Hurd, Bili Little and James Cecil. Chamber of Commerce members present at the meeting were Dean Troup, Gordon Blauser. Larry Myers, Gertrude Ritter. John B. Augsburger and Ron Baumgartner. Also present was Mrs. John F. Augs- : THE M-J TO PUBLISH i SERVICEMEN’S ADDRESSES i The deadline for Christmas gifts aad cards by regular mail to aeri vfcemea abroad is November 11 : for parcels of mere than five p—i»i; December 1 for smaller j pwreto and cards; and December 11 for airmafl pared* ami cards. Therefore this paper b asking wives, paresis and friends of men and women in the Tairrtand area who are serving to the armed forces to send as si dresses so ethers in the area might remember them id Chrtatma* with a card or lette r.

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daughters— in the front row Jane Wilson and Susan Myers. Sitting on the floor in the second row are Vicki Uttie, Darcy Wolferman. Dale Woliman and Debbie Mason. In the third row are Barbara Wilson, Pattie Myers, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Harry Phend, Mrs. C. m a

Bloodmobile At Milford Friday

Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner, who I has served as Milford blood donor recruiter since the first visit of the Red Cross Bloodmobile unit in 1951, | is in charge of ail arrangements for the November 3 visit. The unit will set up at the fire station on Main street from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The Columbian Reading Circle is sponsoring the visit with all other area civic group, churches, clubs and industries assisting. Canteen needs are being arranged by Mrs. Donald Ahms, publicity. Mrs John Reptogle: churches, ‘ Mrs. Ralph Gansert: recruitment, Mrs. Robert Rumfelt. Jefferson township, Mrs. Herschel Albert. ‘ Leesburg. Mrs. Don Cecil. Van Buren township, and Mrs. Floyd Schlotterback and Mrs. Charles F. Kroh, Syracuse. ' Mrs Dean Dowty is securing volunteer nurses for the visit. Donors between the ages of 18 and 31 will need to secure a parent or guardian release at Baumgartner’s station and take signed form ! with them to the bloodmobile. Relatives and friends of those

Bon Fire In Milford Thursday Members of the pep club of Milford h.gh school are planning to get the basketball season off to a good start by holding a bon fire and pep rally Thursday evening. Cheerleaders, basketball players, pep club members, students, teachers and fans are expected to be on hand. Delbert Moneyheffers Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at a family dinner at North Webster. They also enjoyed a trip this past week, touring southern Pennsylvania and New York state, sightseeing at Niagara Falls and visiting Mrs. Moneyheffer’s brother. Howard Newcomer. at Vermilion, Ohio. They are the parents of four daughters: Mrs Henry (Linda) Miller of Warsaw, Mrs. Richard (Sharroo’ Sharp, a senior at Western Michigan university, Jeanne, a student at Elkhart Institute of Technology, and Sue Ann. a Milford junior high student. They also have one grandchild. Junior Auxiliary Members Enjoy Halloween Party The October meeting of Post 223 Junior Auxiliary members opened in regular form Wednesday evening, Oct. 25. A Halloween party was enjoyed. Games were played with each member winning a priae. Members who attended were Chris Bvriret, Carla and Diane Darr. Cindy. Nina and Tina Buffer, Robin Dust, Coleen Coy and Sarah Cot. Hostesses were Mrs. T. L. KMne, Mrs. Tim Darr, Mrs. Betty Dust, Mrs. Wallace Huffer and Mrs. Maurice Snyder. The next meeting will be November 15 in the Legion hall right after school. The ro-hostesses for the next meeting wffl be Miss Carla and Diane Darr.

D. Barnes, Mrs. OUo Wiggs and Mrs. Gail Chapman. Those in the back row are Mrs. Larrv Myers. Mrs. Hazel Vanderveer," Mrs. BUI Little. Mrs. Bill WoUman, Mrs. Parker Phend, Mrs. Connie Buck. Mrs. Ronald Brown and Mrs. Harold Wilson. A MaU-Jouraal staff photo.

who have received blood are urged to give in their name. Quota Raised To meet the estimated neetfc for blood required by hospitals in the treatment of accident victims, medical and surgical patients, etc., the quota for the Kosciusko county Red i Cross has been raised from 134 pints to 141 pints it was learned today by Mrs. Inez Devenney, chapter executive director. Os the 40 chapters in the Fort Wayne Regional blood program, only three have higher estimated needs than the Kosciusko county chapter. They are Allen-Wells, Allen county, Ohio, and Michigan City. Persons receiving blood in a hospital outside of the area covered by the Fort Wayne blood center must secure form 104 from the Red Cross office of the blood donor recruiter in their area. Hospitals in South Bend. Elkhart and Indianapolis are among those not covered by the Fort Wayne center. Recipients are charged for blood if this form is not presented to the hospital where the Wood was received.

Busy Bees Meet With Mrs, Mishler The Busy Bee home extension j dub met at the home of Mrs. Merv- | in Mishler recently with 13 members and one guest. Mrs. Robert Wise, present. The meeting was opened in regular fcHrn. The song of the month was led by Mrs. James Chambers. Meditations on the Psalms in the different seasons were given by Mrk. Herman Miller. Health and safety remarks on fire were given by Mrs. Cleveland Shutter. Keep soda near your store when cooking, keep matches away from children and discuss with family where to go in case of fire. Mrs. Arthur Gilbert had garden hints on planting spring bulbs and compost mulch. The lesson on Indiana taxes was given by Mrs. Ray Bray. Some reasons for high taxes are because the people demand more from their cities, the building of new schools, teachers’ salary and new roads for the increasing population. The hostess served a bountiful dessert luncheon. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Chambers received game prizes. The meeting was dosed with the club prayer song. HOME FROM GEORGIA Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ryman of r 3 Syracuse have returned to their home fallowing a month's vacation at Thomasville, Ga. While there they visited their grandson. Lewis Ryman. Sidetrtps were also made to Florida and Alabama. BIRTHDAY OBBSERVED Miss Esther Beer of r 1 Milford was honored at the Lamp Lite restaurant east of Pierceton on Monday evening for her birthday. A choice of dinners was served to Miss Beer, Mrs. Levi Beer, Mrs. Frank Beer, Jr., Mrs. Charles Wasser, and Misses Carol Weisser and Edith Baumgartner. The remainder of the evening was spatt in the Weisser home where the honored guest opened her gifts.

Milford Set For Tuesday Election

The citizens of Milford will go to the polls Tuesday to elect three town board members and a clerictreasurer. Seeking the posts are Gerald Martin. Republican and John Gardner, Democrat, ward _ane; Carl Duncan, Republican and Ralph Berkeypile, Democrat, ward two: John F. Augsburger, Republican and Darrdl Orn, Democrat, ward three; and Mrs. Herbert (Edith) Baumgartner, Republican and Mrs. I Ralph (Helen* Biller, Democrat, clerk-treasurer. At Fire Station Voters will cast their ballots in the fire station between the hours of 6 am. and 7 pm. local time. Republican Harold Young has appointed Ed Cain as inspector; Mrs. Carl (Joan' Speicher, judge; Mrs. M. A. (Esther) Markley, clerk; and Doral McFarren, sheriff. Democrat Arch Baumgartner has appointed Mrs. Clayton (Faye) Hollar as sheriff; Mrs. Bill (Edith) Little, clerk; and Mrs. Ralph (Mary Jean) Gansert, judge. New Master Presides At Waubee Grange The Waubee Grange met Thursday evening with the new master, Marshall Estep, presiding. Roll call was answered by 14 officers. The home economics chairman reported on the past year’s finances and told of the national program projects for the coming year, which will be based on the theme “Promise of Tomorrow”. Orders ae being taken by the committee for the “Dessert Book”, a grange cookbook. Past master Ray Bray expressed his thanks for the cooperation of the members during his two years as master. . Mrs. Ray Bray, lecturer, lead in group singing of “I’m Glad We Belong to the Grange, Maggie” and "My Faith Looks Up To Thee", accompanied by Mrs. Otto Wiggs at the piano. She also read “Trick or Treaters" and conducted a tongue twister ‘ competition. “Thoughtfulness" was the closing thought which she read. The different stations were decorated in Hallowe’en motifs and the refreshment table was centered with a pumokin and Hallowe’en candies. Cider, doughnuts and coffee were served by the committee. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bray and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Estep. The following members will meet at the home of Mrs. Bray Friday evening: Marshall Estep, overseer, Raymond Pinkerton, home economics chairman, and Mrs. Herman Miller. They will plan the coming year's programs. The next regular meeting will be November 9 at which time the delegates to the State Grange sessions at New Albany and Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Insley will give their reports. The ladies are asked to bring sandwiches or cookies. Richard Bitner Home From Germany Sergeant Richard L. Bitner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel L. Bitner of Dewart Lake, has returned home on leave after completing a three year tour of duty with the United States army in Frankfurt. Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Bitner. Miss Ginger Brown and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Miller met Sergeant Bitner Thursday evening at O’Hare Field in Chicago after which they went to Waukegon and spent a few hours with Mrs. Adell Bitner. After a 45-day leave. Sergeant Bitner will report to Fort Gordon, Ga. SEASON TICKETS ON SALE AT WEBSTER Season tickets for the 1967-68 basketball season went on sale Monday at North Webster high school. They may be purchased in the office. This is North Webster’s last season as a varsity basketball team. Next year the Trojans will join with Milford and Syracuse in forming the Wawasee Warriors. Fish Fry A Success The Milford Football club fish fry held Saturday evening was termed a success Arith approximately 900 persons being served. All proceeds will go to the Lakeland Football fund to pay for equipment purchased for the past season Name Contest Winners At North Webster Winners in the Halloween window painting contest at North Webstar have been named as follows: First—Lynn Gray Second—Michael Hardin Thin?—Vickey Mock Each received a trophy.

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: No Election > At Syracuse- ! Webster There wfil be no election in Syra- ! cuse or North Webster this year — all current town board members and both town clerk-treasurer’s • will retain their posts. • Serving in Syracuse are Walter Calnon, clerk-treasurer; Byron Connolly, president: and members, ‘ Willard Nusbaum, Mrs. Frank (Blanche) Bates, Loren Longenbaugh, and Vernon Beckman. Serving in North Webster is clerk- ' treasurer John Reasoner; James . White, first ward; Paul Royer, second ward; and James Greiner, , third ward. Farm Bureau Holds Recognition Night October 17 The Van Buren - Jefferson township Farm Bureau held its annual 4-H and FFA recognition night in the Milford elementary building on October 17. Chairman Dale Atkinson welcomed the honored guest and their parents. Steve Beer of the Happy Bachelor’s 4-H club led in the pledge to the flag and the 4-H pledge was led by Alice Gunden of , the Junior Merry Maidens. Devotions were given by Dave Beer who represented the FFA. Jiaron Harrold, an eight-year member of the Beaver Dam 4-H club, showed slides and narrated her recent trip to Europe where i she visited England, Scotland, Norway, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Spain. Mrs. Elmer Rapp, women’s leader, introduced the 4-H leader — Mrs. Robert Kitson, Mrs. Robert Buhrt. Mrs. Don Davidsen (also county 4-H girls leader', Jesse Beer, Devon Davis and Ed Washier • (also FFA leader). Pins were given by Willis Ault, assistant county agent and county 4-H leader. Election of officers was held with the following results: Chairman — Dale Berger Vice chairman — Kenneth Haney Women’s leader — Mrs. Elmer Rapp Pet and hobby leader — Mrs. Richard Kaiser Food chairman — Mrs. Ralph Krull Secretary - treasurer — Mrs. Harold Wilson On the hospitality committee were Mrs. Jesse Beer, Mrs. Richard Kaiser, Mrs. Harold Wilson and Mrs. Melvin Zimmerman. Halloween Party Held At Hex Grange A Halloween party was part of the regular meeting of the Hex Grange, Syracuse, Tuesday night ’ in the Grange hall. Master Kenneth Nicolai presided at the meeting, when one candidate was favorably voted upon. Fourteen officers were among the 39 members present. The literary program was in the charge of those having birthdays in October, November and December with Sum Nicolai chairman. All children were masked and winners were John Hire, Greg Robinson and Beth .Ann Savage. Judges were Opal Nicolai, Dorothy Hire and Jane Hibschman. Also on the program was a song by Steven and Beth Savage: Halloween reading by Myrtle Robinson; pumpkin guessing contest won by the Sam Bushongs. Jr., and “trick or treat” contest in the charge of Ethel Richards. Mr. Bushong. Sr., agriculture chairman, reported that three grain entries are eligible to go to state at New Albany this week. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. Mrs. Nicholi and Ruby Darr will be in charge of the next meeting and serve the refreshments. ATTEND ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT GOSHEN Mrs. Valerie Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hughes, Richard Hughes and LaMar Hughes, all of Syracuse, attended the 25th wedding anniversary party honoring Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes of r 2 Goshen last Tuesday evening. The party was given by the couple’s children, Debbie. David and Terry. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

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WORK BEGINS—Work began on contractor, and Joe Hughes as they the Pickwick building in downtown Monday at the site of the new Lake- prepare the land for the building. Syracuse. land Youth Center in Syracuse. The present center is located in A Mail-Journal staff photo. Shown above are Harold Kline. |

Open House At Syracuse Schools

Scheduled For Tuesday, Nov. 7

Syracuse high school principal Robert Slavens and elementary principal John Naab are cooperating with other school personnel, students and the Parent-Teachers association in holding an open house next Tuesday evening, Nov. 7. The open house will be held from 6:15 until 8:15 with a demonstration lunch being served between the hours of 5:30 and 6:45. Teachers will be in their rooms to talk with parents. Students are working on special displays — one on National Book Week — to show parents what they do in school. Both the Milford and North Webster schools will hold open house on Tuesday evening, Nov. 14. James Russell Lowell, writing in

Mission Circle Holds October Meeting The Mission circle of the Syracuse Church of God met Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the home erf Mrs. Louis Firestone. There were eight adults and two children present. Mrs. Jack Elam was in charge of the meeting. Following group singing, Mrs. Elam led in prayer. Mrs. Ida Hibschman gave the devotions, reading verses 22 thru 25 of the first chapter of Peter. She also read an article “All Signs Point to Christ’s Coming” by ;Rev. W. A. Fagal, pastor of the Faith for Today program on television. Mrs. Firestone gave the missionary lesson on seeking to be a Christian in Race Relations. Mrs. Chester Bahn dismissed the meeting with prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The nest meeting win be Thanksgiving family night in the church. LYNETTE MILLER HONORED ON BIRTHDAY ' Mrs. Ralph Miller entertained Mrs. Doral McFarren. Stevie, Kathly and Elaine. Mrs. Randy Clouse, ! Todd and Brian recently for the seventh birthday of Lynette Kay. ; Games were enjoyed and cake and lice cream were served.

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ACCIDENT SCENE-Charies Clev-11 Mtgtf*, r 4 Syracuse, ran Ms 1966 Chevrolet wagon into the corner of I i the twriiaing occqpied by Syiacuae j I Quality Printers, on the cwner of ( Peart and Huntington streets in Syr-1

the mid-nineteenth century, said, “It was in making education not only common to all, but in some sense compulsory to all, that the destiny of the free republic of America was practically settled.” This country’s philosophy and the | great driving force of education has been to bring out the best in the greatest number of people. And bringing out the best in more than 56 million students requires quality education superior to any the world has yet known — this is what the educators are reaching for in the Lakeland area. The open house at Syracuse is ‘ being held during American Education Week, November 5-11. This year’s annual event has as its theme “How Good Are Your I

Overhead North Os Milford Scene Os Tuesday Accident

The overhead north of Milford was the scene of an accident at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday when a pickup truck 1 and a semi-tractor trailer collided * on the rain-slick pavement. The accident occurred as Mrs. ’ Paul (Betty) VanScoik, 35. drove a ’ pickup truck down from the overhead south and was hit by an onI coming semi driven by Hugh E. Ettline, 61, Sturgis, Mich., when it ! apparently failed to negotiate a ’ sharp curve to the driver’s right on the slick pavement and continued on straight. The pickup was knocked off the east side of the highway while the ' truck left the west side of the high- ! way, crashed through a railing and : down a 20-foot embankment. As it ’ i hit the ground it jacknifed and came to a stop only a few feet short of the waterfilled pit. All three were hospitalized. Mrs. VanScoik of r 1 Elkhart suffered a fractured right arm, split knee cap and scalp and right knee • lacerations. Her husband, 35, a pas- , senger in the 1966 Chevrolet pickup, > sustained lacerations to the chin, right forehead, left shoulder, bruisI es on both knees and several broklen teeth.

sense, at 2 ajn. tills morning, rClevenger ntstidned no personal injuries. Estimated damage to the front of his car is S4OO, sad damages to the building from $3,000 to $4,000.

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Schools?” Today's teacher — mentally youthful, politically active, intellectually vigorous — is giving our nation’s children the best education possible. Education, like any great profession, will continue to grow and adapt itself to the massive changes that occur daily in every facet of the Society. The Syracuse elementary school exhibits some of the up-to-date teaching methods being used to prepare young people to meet these changes, as do all Lakeland schools. Every parent in this community has the right and privilege of visiting tiie schools to witness the many facets of teaching methodology in the school.

Mr. Ettline received rib fractures, chest injuries, lacerations of the right knee, right arm and wrist and complained of abdominal pains. At the time of the accident diesel oil from Ettline’s 1963 White tractor which pulled an empty flatbed trailer spilled from the ruptured fuel tank and coated the road. No fire was reported, however. Milford firemen were called. They washed the oil from the road. Guest Speaker At Sunday Services Rev. Stan Jensen was guest speaker at both the morning and evening services at the Leesburg Brethren church Sunday. He serves as pastor of the Grace Brethren church in Fort Wayne. DIVORCE SUIT FILED Lillian R. Leitch, Syracuse, has filed a suit for divorce against Bryan W. Leitch in Kosciusko circuit court. They were married January 1, 1946, and separated October 17, Mrs. Leitch seeks custody of five minor children, ages 17, 14, 12, 11 and eight.

Officers Tom Gilbert and Orvffle Vander Reyder took Clevenger to Ligonier where he was given a breath--o-iizer test. No charges were filed. A Mail-Journal staff photo.

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