The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 November 1967 — Page 12

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When the formal resignation of , Madison F. Jones as Turkey Creek | ( township trustee becomes effective. > , Syracuse will see the passing from ] public life one of the most able and j effective votegetters in its long his-1 torv. I.h n Belter known as "Matty” to his : o] legion of friends, trustee Jones has y been sidelined by failing health. a but his friendliness and vigor to c) remain in the mainstream of community affairs have been only slightly dimmed. ' I Matty came to Syracuse in 1936 | from Fort Wayne lie was a Wayne hardware representative at that time Before tliat he managed and personally operated an airport in Fort p Wayne. His interests besides flying d, included most all kinds of sports, « and he was an avid gun enthusiast h In early IM2 he decided to run for Turkey Creek township trustee. ; He defeated an opponent in the pri- ( mary that year and in November I he defeated townsman Fred Hoopingarner 693 to 190 votes to capture ! the local office. a w He came back for re-election in b 1946 and was unopposed The files of the Syracuse-Wawasee Journal record , Jones received 782 votes in that November election. He became inactive in local public affairs after his two-term enture as township trustee, but in 1962 he was back again, this time defeating townsman Harold L. Arnold 959 to 701 votes. Incidentally, he said this week he grew to know Arnold during that race and came to like him very much. ( The yers were creeping up on Mat- c ty. and m 1966 he decided, even « though he was 85 years of age. lie u would make another try for tlve office of township trustee. In the May primary his opponent on the Republican ticket was Harold Kuhn. He defeated Kuhn 377 1 to 267 votes. His opponent in the November race was Democrat Maurice Crow. He defeated ('row 988 to 696 votes. Matty Jones, in fact, had never lost an election. While Jones* advanced age was talked about during the 1966 campaigns. he brushed it aside by stating publicly on several occasions. "The only sin I'm really guilty of is being a little older than some of you". On one occasion during the cam- ( paign he was dining at the Kale Is- , land Beacon, and. as if he had to ( prove his virility, he got up and danced a lively step with several young ladies present. When Matty Jones first became ; trustee of Turkey ( reek township ! the valuation of the township stood at a little over $5 million. In August | of 1967 the published budget listed its valuation at $15,647,350. j ( And Matty Jones had no small part in its growth. He purchased the 200acre Charles Tltomson farm which lies south of Syracuse in 1960. He I sold it to the late George Lamm, who later became trustee, and the late Roscoe Howard, who developed the tract into what is well known as Wawasee Village. He said. "The whole concept of Wawasee Village was born in my office in the downtown elementary school building**. Matty Jones loved the Syracuse fire department and saw to it they got a new fire station when their | downtown station and equipment. went up in smoke. He has from time . to time enlarged the department’s budget and helped them get new equipment. but "I made them prove to me they needed the stuff first”. He liked lo "fight Warsaw", and this became a favorite topic of conversation for him. He constantly fought for more money to “get assessing done in Turkey Creek town•Jitp as it should be". He said assessing here, with the many summertime residents, was a difficult job at best, and it took good help and a lot of leg work to get the job done right. It has been generally conceded that Jones "ran a good ship” at the trustee’s office, kept good help and good records. He wanted to “keep government in Syracuse" as much as he could. A year age he test his only son. Ray Jones. aa engineer and also a rerideat of r 3 Syracuse. This was a hard te« for Matty and perhaps played a contributing role in hta declining health, , -

Wednesday, November 22, 1967

Matty Jones fought hard for his party and fought hard—and fair—to • win when his name was on the bal- i lot. He prides himself in his host of j friends in his own party and in the Democratic party. This pride is well founded, for Matty indeed has many friends, political party lines notwithstanding. Fellows like Matty Jones don’t come down the pike often enough. (Note: The above election figures were supplied from the files of the Syracuse-Wawasee Journal and The Mail-Journal by Syracuse librarian. Mrs. Robert Jones.) • • • NlPSCofolks are nice people. We knew this for a long time but it was reaffirmed at a get-together of NIPSCo employees and members of the news media of the Goshen district at Bungalow Gardens in Goshen last Wednesday night. Mike Pryor. Goshen manager. Jay Peffley. Syracuse manager, and personable Jim Purcell, public relations vice president from the Hammond office, were on hand to make their guests welcome. This writer’s personal delight came from dining with Costi Samios. associate editor of photography of the company’s slick publi- I cation “NIPSCo Picture”. A well read man with an easy continental manner. “Connie" seemed versed on so many subjects. No wonder NIPSCo found use for his services. He recalled to us walking the full length of the city of Numberg. Germany. on February 20. ISM 4. the night of the massive bombing of that city, j He said it was a “city in flames , and a sight one would certainly nev-, er forget. An evening with these sure-foot-ed men from NlPSColand and one knows why each time he flips a li’.ht switch a light turns on. * * * ! ■ Syracuse Rotarians were much pleased with their program last Tuesday noon. Speaker and illustrator j was Mrs Ray (Georgia* Webster, | high school art teacher. Not only did she explain functional art. but ended her remarks by doing an outdoor landscape for the benefit of her audience. Almost at once it went up for bid. and lucky Rotarian Laucks Xanders j won the drawing with his high S6O bid. Last week the Ata furniture store in Ligonier posted on its roadside sign in front of their new store 1 this good wish: "Win 8 Straight. I. U.” And then came Saturday and the Minnesota debacle. • • • B II Hare, operator of Galloway s t Grocery near the fish hatchery, helped brother Lotde during the grand ng of his new bar and grill south of town. Bill, like anyone else who dropped around during the grand opening. held a ticket for a door prize, an old fashioned telephone set with a radio inside. Who won it? You guessed it. Brother Bill, of cus. • • • The storv is the new Wawasee j high school is 11 days ahead of schedule, in spite of recent poor weather. Ginger Brown Honored At Bridal Shower Mrs John L. Miller of Dewart Lake was hostess at a miscellaneous bridal shower Tuesday. Nov. ! 14. for Miss Ginger Brown of Syracuse, bride-elect of Richard Bitner. Appropriate games were played with prizes going to Mrs. Janet Miller of Goshen. Mrs Steven Crow and Mrs. Herschel Bitner, both of | Syracuse, and Miss Janny Perry of Fort Wayne, who in turn awarded the prixes to the bride-to-be. Refreshments of pink punch and cake decorated with pink umbrellas were served to those mentioned above an i the following: Mrs. Charles Brown of Syracuse, mother of the bride-elect. Miss Linda Smith and Mrs. Jim Thornburg, both of Syracuse, Mrs Darrell Rider of Goshen and Miss Carolyn Disher of New Paris.

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AWARD WINNER—A former mayor of Ankenv. lowa, was named to receive the highest Mental Health award lor voluntary service during the meeting of the National Association last week at the Palmer Home in Chicago. I Tbe award, the Katherine Hamilton Volunteer of the Year award, went to Norris Adams, Jr., tbe husband of a recovered mental patient. From tbe time his wife returned from the hospital. Mr. Adams has been in developing better understanding of the pro Hems of mentally ill.

United Fund Drive Expected To <jo Over The Top Again!

An announcement is expected later this week from the Kosciusko County United Fund headquarters in Warsaw that this year’s United Fund drive went over the top! This year’s budget was $111,017.00, a healthy increase over last year's budget.

Tlie word came this morning from Mrs. Paul (Betty Lou) Latta, executive secretary of the United Fund committee, that the announcement of success would be forthcoming. Mrs. Latta said as of today the drive was within SSOO and two Warsaw’ plants had not yet turned in their in-plant solicitation. One of these plants turned in S6OO last year. At Syracuse this year's fund drive dropped from $8,016 to $6,479.50, Mrs. Latta said, but this was mainIv due to a SI,OOO drop at the huge Weatherhead pliant. Employees there, members of the United Auto Workers union, were assessed S3O per month over their regular $5 monthly union dues beginning in the month of October to support the Ford Motor Co. strike. Milford raised $2,347 50. which was $47.50 over last year. Bill Little and Ren Clark served as chairman of Milford and Van Buren township. North Webster and Tippecanoe township, under the chairmanship of J. D. Geiger, raised SBBB. which was S3B more than last year. Mrs. Latta said Pierceton and Washington township raised $1,318. with townsman Leon Kubacki as township chairman. This is $l7B more than last year. Dr. Paul B. Grossnickle of Warsaw served as campaign chairman this year Golden Rule Class Has Evening Out The Golden Rule class of the Bethel church of Milford held its November meeting in a North Webster restaurant with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Chupp and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory serving as hosts. The Thanksgiving theme was carried out in the table decorations. After a chicken and Swiss steak dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Chupp showed sUdea of their trip to southern Indiana. Florida and Washington. D. C. Mrs. Ralph Miller closed tlie meeting by giving recognition to the couples who have celebrated 25th wedding anniversaries — Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Reuter, Mr. and Mrs Chupp, Mr. and Mrs. Cory and Mr. and Mrs. James Chambers. Grass Fire North Os Syracuse Monday The Syracuse and Cromwell fire departments answered a call to a j grass fire north of Syracuse Monday at 12:45 p.m. There was no dainage reported.

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Ob’ v' Ik jf I WEDDING DATE .APRIL 6, 1968 — Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stump of North Webster wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Peggy Jean, to Chester Scott Zorn IL The wedding date is April 6. 1968. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Zorn of Pierceton. Peggy is a graduate of North Webster high school and is employed at Da-Lite Screen Co. in Warsaw. Mr. Zorn was graduated from Pierceton high school and is employed at Hands Polishing Shop. Warsaw. OBSERVE BIRTHDAYS AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Ruth Harris entertained in her Barbee Lake home Friday in observance of the birthdavS of her daughter. Mrs. Roy (Dixie 1 Nortman of Warsaw, and Alva Ketering of r 1 Syracuse. The 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ketering was also celebrated. Mrs. Herman Ruch of South Bend baked a wedding cake for the celebration. Those attending w>ere Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rudi of South Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nortman and Mrs. Ruth Connolly and son of Warsaw: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Juday, Mrs. Lillie Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Ketering. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris and Mrs. Robert Harris’ sister, all of Syracuse. SYRACUSE LOCAL SP 4 Ernest Leitch, who has been home at Syracuse on a leave from Viet Nam, has reported for duty at Fort Benning. Ga.

Twirling Is Program For Wednesday Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr., entertained the Wednesday Afternoon chib of Syracuse November 15. The president, Mrs. Paul O. Warner, called the meeting to order with salute to the flags and dub collect. She welcomed the two guests present, Miss Margaret Freeman and Mrs. William Brammer. Responses to roll call were “Careless Home Accidents”, followed by secretary’s report, which was approved. Reports of committee chairmen were given and the preSi-, dent appointed a nominating committee to prepare a slate for the 1967-68 officers. The first speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. William Brammer, who talked on Mental Health. She speke about the work conducted at the Fort Wayne home and brought the club a new conception of the achievements and programs of the home. Mrs. Brammer is especially interested in the children individually and would like to have each one personally remembered at birthdays and Christmas. She presented several methods of procedure along this line. Her talk was interesting and weH given. The second speaker was Merle Smith who talked about the SmithWalbridge Camp. Many people of the area little appreciate or know the importance of this nationally and internationally known school. It’s enrollment and expansion programs have been phenomenal - which reflects a good and sincere I organization, experienced and competent personnel and superb mani agement. In 1949, a twirling class of about '65 enrollment was started. This last 'year there were 365 enrolled. The : school was started on a 60 foot lot and as of present date it has grown to 50 acres. More ground is needed. The school now conducts twirling, majorette, drum major, golf, band and cheer leading courses. Perhaps the crux of the student’s content and interest is the result of the ! supervised discipline of the school. INo student is allowed off campus ■ during the week. The grounds are scenic and beautiful and the welfare of the student is nicely cared for. An invitation to the public was extended by Mr. Smith to attend their programs any Thursday ior their band concerts any Friday night during the school term. The meeting was closed with the

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Mizpah Benediction. Refreshments were served by the hostess during the social period that followed. The next meeting will be the "Christmas Musical” with Mrs. Fred Clark Wednesday, Dec. 13. Mrs. Joe Rapp will assist. Lakeland Youth News By BUD SMITH Our dance Saturday night was very nice with the Sons of Dawn . from Milford doing a really great job with the music. Our crowd was not enormous but it was one of the finest I have seen. I Everyone seemed to be really enjoying themselves and behaving in a manner that would make any parent proud. I want to say something about the group of boys and girls who came over from Milford. Until last Saturday I had had very little contact with the Milford teenage set. and I thoroughly enjoyed their company. This is a mighty fine group of young ladies and gentlemen, and I want everyone to know that they are always welcome here. This Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 w*e are having another dance, with the Sound Committee furnishing the music. These boys are donating their time and talent for a benefit for the Youth Center. I think it fe commendable that these young fellas are anxious to help give the old Youth Center a shot in the arm. It’s really nice to know we have young folks like this in our com--1 munity. The Youth Center will be closed Thursday so yc:r Fearless Leader can spend the day eating too much. I The thing 1 am most thankful for this year is the fact that in our Lakeland area, and the whole country for that matter, the overwhelming majority of teenagers are fine young citizens, and really out-shadow the minute minority groups like the hippies that give a j bad name to all. I will be even more thankful when we grown-ups , (as we like to call ourselves* realj ize this fact and start giving these kids more credit for being nice ; folks. Have a nice Thanksgiving anti * God Bless you all.

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