The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 March 1968 — Page 3
I au Swr _ ! Around 223 «.^ ur 7/nj Town Milford, Ind. By JERI SEELY Mrs. Henry Stieglitz has loaned us one of the letters she received from the Eric Schillers (she’s the former Fran Stieglitz) who are in Tanzania. The writer tells of the trees around their home. Included are nine frangy-pangy trees with a swing in one of them. The trees have lovely white and yellow flowers. The Schillers have six coconut trees (one can buy a coconut there for about a nickel, American money). Every so often an African fundi climbs the trees and cuts down the ripe ones. He takes some for payment of his job and most of the rest they give to their African friends who use them to flavor their rice. They have a coondoo tree which gives a small apple-like fruit which the African children like. Mrs. Schiller also tells of the former,occupants of their bungalow having had three visits from thieves. They now have heavy steel bars on all the windows. Nevertheless, they too have had visits from thieves in the last two months. She told of waking out of “a deep sleep, hearing a noise by our bed. I could see there was
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no one in the room, but I looked around the living room, decided I was being foolish, stumbled back to bed and immediately fell asleep again. “The next morning we found that Eric’s trousers had been pulled completely out the window, but the wallet wouldn’t go through the two inch squares of steel netting. So the thief was slashing up his wallet to get to the money. He was only a few seconds away from SBS when I had awakened and he had run off—not knowing that I was soon fast asleep again’’. « « « After last Week’s column Gordon Brubaker demanded equal space so we saved this paragraph for him. We haven’t seen anything from him as yet but at least we tried. ♦ ♦ » Watch for big changes along Our Town’s Main street in the near future! As we understand it the Old Hickory owners have purchased the Neer building which presently houses the Youth Center. They plan to make a family room out of their new purchase. The Youth Center is therefore understandingly looking for a new home. We have also heard a new business is coming to town in the future and another one is planning expansions. How about this snow! For you folks in Florida and other southern states who are planning to return home within the next few days our advice is to forget it and stay in the warm climate for awhile. Winter is having its last fling before spring arrives. It started to snow Tuesday morning and don’t think I have to finish that one as everyone in this area knows what things are like outdoors and those in the south-
lands can guess! * * 0 Members of the town boa: d plan to meet tonight with Chamber of Commerce representatives and Lions club representatives to talk about plans for the Waubee lake park. Even though we’ve snow at the present time—summer is only a few short weeks away. Included in the discussions will be plans for a new concession stand and better bath house facilities. ❖ * * After letter to editor in this paper last week stating “When you call the police he calmly tells you he was in the tavern”, police chief Don Drake heard many comments. It should be noted the policeman referred to in the letter was not Mr. Drake. While the case’s hearing just occurred within the last month, the incidents deferred to in the letter occurred several months ago. Since becoming Milford’s chief of police, Mr. Drake has made it a rule of his department that no officer in uniform visit a tavern except when called there by the manager on business. Easter Gifts Made By Silver Thimble Members Members of the Silver Thimble club of Milford met recently in the Apostolic Christian church social room for their monthly meeting a n d made Easter gifts for the special education classes. Mrs. Arthur Haab teaches one of the classes. Shoeshine kits and extra •supplies were also provided. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Howard Beer. Mrs. Elmer Hartter read a poem. “Spring Cleaning”, and portions of Titus and I John for devotions. Hostesses for the evening were Miss Priscilla Haab and Mrs. Richard Hunsberger. St. Patrick’s Day was the theme. Numerous prizes of cans of green vegetable, were given to several members and three guests, Mrs. Ruby Zimmerman, Mrs. Norman Hunsberger and Mrs. Ezra Beer. Mrs. Lewis Speicher and Mrs. Philip Campbell won potted plants as door prizes. The April meeting will be at the home of Mrs. John Hurd. CLOTHES DRYER CATCHES FIRE The Syracuse firemen answered a call to the Carl Godfrey residence on High street at 9;47 p.m. Monday when a clothes dryer caught fire. Damage was estimated at $250 by fire chief Tom Strickler. Sgt. Lewis Ritter Returns From Viet Nam Sgt. Lewis Ritter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Ritter of Milford, arrived home Tuesday evening after spending a year in Viet Nam. He is spending his leave in Warsaw with his wife. CARDS ■■OFMe® THANKS Up IN MEMORIAM In death your memory, in our hearts, Shall comfort us while we’re apart. Lester Sawyer, five years ago March 13, 1963. Sons, daughters and grandchildren CARD OF THANKS I want to take this opportunity to thank all the neighbors, friends and relatives for their flowers, fruit baskets, prayers, cards, visits and other gifts and all the acts of kindness shown us while I was in the St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne and since returning home. Our special thanks to Dr. Rhein* heimer, Rev. Kilmer, Rev. Ostrander, Rev. Gosser and Rev. Shearer. Words cannot express our appreciation. Raymond Custer JACOUES GIFT SHOP 812 Front St. Syracuse Phone 457-3442 Attention craft lovers, a new exciting different home craft. Learn to fashion velvet roses, rose buds, butterflies, etc. to decorate your spring wardrobe, such as sweaters, sheaths, hats, shoes, handbags. See the lovely array cf ribbons and unique materials used in this new art. Classes are Thursday 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Open Mon. and Fri. 9 to 12 a.m. Tues, and Wed. 9 to 5 Tues, evening 7:30 to 9
Accept Bids In The Amount Os 'W,m" For School
Board members of the Lakeland Community School Corporation accepted bids from 34 companies last evening for furniture and equipment in the business education, music, art, industrial arts, maintenance and cafeteria departments of Wawasee high schools. The bids totaled $99,422.92. Bids had been received from 50 companies on January 23 and had been opened and read at that time. Recommendations were made by Wawasee high school principal Henry Smith, school superintendent Don H. Arnold and business manager Marion Lantz prior to their acceptance. Also approved during the evening were certificates for payment as follows: School Development Corporation— William P. McDonald, Inc., (phase 2) $1,046.10: William P. McDonald, Inc., (phase 2) $1,726.10; William P. McDonald, Inc., (phase 1) $48,004.28; Schmidt Electric Shop, Inc., (phase 1) $5,850; W. A. Sheets and Sons. Inc., (phase 1) $28,336: W. A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., (phase 2' $22,001; Maurer, Van Ryn, Ogden and Natali, Inc., $1,501.41. Lakeland Community School Corporation — Maurer, Van Ryn. Ogden and Natali, Inc., $446.33. Wawasee high school principal Smith presented samples of diplomas to the board. He was instructed to make the selection. Superintendent Arnold read a letter from the Indiana Conference North of the Evangelical United Brethren church on the conference’s appreciation of community cooperation during the time the school corporation used conference facilities for classes. Summer Maintenance Mr. Lantz gave recommendations for maintenance at the various corporation schools during the summer. All were approved. At Milford high school three doors will be replaced. Each is to have the panic release hardware. The contract will be awarded to Ray Buhrt at a cost of $718.09. Orvil Kilmer will be employed to paint the exterior of the shop building for $420 and the outside trim, windows and overhang on the main building for $1,850. At North Webster, Phend and Brown will be paid $1,250 to blacktop the outdoor basketball court and to rework the area. An additional S3OO will be paid to N. R. Niles for moving goal posts and electric poles. Mr. Kilmer will receive $1,988 to paint the exterior of the gym and the middle section of the original building. At Syracuse, a chain link fence will be installed by Schuell Fence and Supply, Inc., of South Bend on the west side of the new addition at a cost of S9BO. T. L. Kline will install catch basons and drain tile ■for $295 and landscaping of the new addition will be done by Wawasee Nursery for $177.50. Wade’s Report Bart Wade’s report revealed the brick masons have completed the second floor of the academic wing and are 60 per cent completed on the bottom floor. All metal joists are in place in the auditorium and the east half of the balcony deck in the gym has been poured. The flood light poles for the football field are ready to erect as soon as the lights arrive. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner of Milford were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Banning of South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Royce Fuller of Milford visited Mrs. James Palmer of Chicago Sunday. The occasion was the 86th birthday of Mrs. Palmer. She is the aunt of Mrs. Fuller. Too Late To Classify __ METHODIST CHURCH W. S. C. S. rummage sale Saturday, May 4, from 9 to 5 at the fire station. Mr 13 - My 1 WANTED: Married man to work on farm, modern house, good wages and fringe benefits. Mack D. Howell, Cromwell. Phone 856-2544. M 13, 20
WOLF LAKE AREA CRUSADE Speakers Ford Philpot and Herbert Bowdoin Community Choir Sunrise Service April 14 — 6 a.m. Evening Services April 14-21 - 7:30 p.m. Wolf Lake Gymnasium
Milford - Leesburg » Hospital Notes James Thompson of Leesburg was treated last Tuesday in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center. Mrs. Judith McConkle of r 1 Leesburg was treated in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center Thursday. Among those treated over the week end in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center were Carolyn Sue Hatcher, two-year-old daughter of George Hatcher of Leesburg; Wayne H. Harley of Leesburg: and Anita Rose Rodman, six-month-old daughter of Walter Rodman of r 1 Milford. Mrs. Lloyd Coy of Milford was admitted to the Goshen hospital Monday evening for tests. She was released Wednesday. Syracuse - North Webster Hospital Notes Charles W. Moses, Syracuse, will undergo surgery today (Wednesday) in the Elkhart hospital. Raymond Mort, North Webster, was treated in the emergency room at the Murphy Medical Center, Thursday and released. Mrs. Robert Hamman, North Webster, is a patient in the Elkhart hospital, where she underwent surgery on March 5. Mrs. Anna Mary Davis of Syracuse was released from the Goshen hospital last Wednesday. William J. Glardon of r 4 Syracuse is a patient in the Murphy Medical Center. V. D. Disher, Syracuse, is a patient in the Elkhart hospital where his condition is reported critical. B. C. Green of r 3 Syracuse is a patient in the Goshen hospital following an accident a week ago when he was injured in a farm accident. He was pinned between the barn all and the tractor-trailer for several hours. He is improving, but will remain in the hospital for some time. Milford Locals Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phend of Milford returned from a trip to Texas and points west. Mrs. Mary Ann Lacas and children, Christine and Mark, of New Haven were week end guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Chapman of Milford. Christine underwent an emergency appendectomy at 5 a.m. Monday, March 4, in the Parkview hospital, Fort Wayne, after becoming ill Sunday at the Milford home of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. George Auer of r 1 Milford were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Auer of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Beer of r 1 Milford entertained at a dinner honoring the birthday of Mrs. Ezra Beer Sunday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Beer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Beer and family and Ezra Beer, all of Milford, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kitson of Ligonier. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Roberts of Sidney were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Auer on r 1 Milford Friday evening. Mrs. Merle Campbell, Mrs. Bruce Vanlaningham and Roxie attended the funeral of Mrs. Campbell’s cousin, Victor Zeke, in South Bend on Saturday.
Teddy Connor Roberts Graveside services were arranged by the Pierceton funeral home at 1:30 o’clock Saturday for the stillborn son of Mr. and 'Mrs. feilly Roberts of 503 Compton Drive, New Haven. He was named Teddy Connor Roberts. Teddy was stillborn in Parkview Memorial hospital in Fort Wayne at 6:48 a.m. Friday, March 8. The mother is the former Maureen Tarpey. The parents resided in New Haven the past six months, moving there from the Warsaw vicinity. Mr. Roberts is an employee of Ccmbined Insurance of America in Fort Wayne. The family is a member of Saint’s Anne Episcopal church in Warsaw. Father Bradley McCormick, pastor cf the church, officiated at the final rites at Hillcrest cemetery at Pierceton where the infant was interred. Other survivors in addition to the parents are a brother, James Dale; two sisters, Kimberly Ann and Sheri Lynn, all at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roberts of Syracuse; material grandparents, James Tarpey of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Margaret Tarpey of Warsaw; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tarpey of Chicago and Mrs. May Connor of Wildwood, N. J. Hubert C. Robbins * Funeral services are being held today (Wednesday) at North Webster for Hubert C. Robbins. 56, who died of an apparent heart attack at 10:30 p. m. Saturday, March 9, at Streetsboro, Ohio, while working. Mr. Robbins was bom April 18. 1911, at Oakdale, Tenn., to Clinton and Zoe (Craig) Robbins. He had lived in North Webster the past 22 years coming from Detroit, Mich. He was a track driver for the Trans-American Freight Lines. He was married to Donna Hall on November 24, 1935, who survives. Other survivors include his mother, Mrs. Zoe Robbins of Talmadge, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Howard (Mildred) Weeks of Rockwood, Tenn., Mrs. Eula Brooks of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Robert (Audrey) Hathaway of Akron, Ohio. Mrs. David (Beulah) Bendell of Talmadge, Ohio, and Mrs. John • Blanche) Plant of Arlington, Va.; four brothers, Cecil Robbins of Talmadge, Ohio, Carl Robbins of Akron, Ohio, Isham of Arlington, Va., and Roy Robbins of Santa Clara, Calif. Mrs. Lewis Thomas of the North Webster Church of God will officiate at the services today at the Harris-Troxel chapel at 1:30 p. m. Burial will be in the North Webster cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Roberts and Mrs. Mike Roberts of Pierceton were Sunday callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Auer of r 1 Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waldbeser of Milford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nyce and Vicki Sue on r 1. Miss Beth Chapman, a sophomore at Ball State university, returned to college Wednesday after spending the quarter break with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Chapman at Milford. Last Tuesday she visited Miss Jane Baumgartner at Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ryman and children of Milford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralleigh Halsey and family at Kimmell. Mr .and Mrs. Robert Bushong of Kokomo were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fuller of Milford. Mrs. John Hurd entertained on Sunday in honor of the birthday of her husband. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fisher and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Beer and Sandy of Milford and Dale Beer of lowa. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Custer of r 1 Milford returned from a twoweek vacation through Texas, Mexico, and California. They visited friends and relatives and many interesting places along the way.
Syracuse Church Os God Youth Group Scrap metal and paper drive March 16. Call 457-3391 or 457-2848 for pick-up
Wed., Mar. 13, 1968—THE MAIL-JOURNAL
Kitchen Klotter - By - ■ SR x 8 SHIRLEY GRAFF Beef Stew 2 pounds boneless beef, cut in 1%-dnch pieces 2 tablespoons fat 2 teaspoons salt ’/s teaspoon pepper Water 6 medium potatoes 6 medium carrots 6 small onions 1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen cut green beans 14 cup flour Brown meat in lard or drippings. Pour off drippings. Add salt and pepper. Add only enough water to cover meat. Cover tightly and cook slowly 1 hours. Add potatoes, carrots and onions, cover and cook 30 minutes. Add green beans and continue cooking 30 minutes or until meat is done. Remove meat and vegetables to platter. Add water to cooking liquid to make 2 cups. Thicken liquid with flour for graw. KITCHEN KLATTER Is a feature of The Mail-Journal which each week brings you a favorite recipe of community homemakers. Do vou have a favorite recipe that you would like to share with others? Mail in your spec ial choice to Kitchen Klatter Editor The Mail-Journal, Milford or Syracuse. Indiana. It mav be jUbt the recipe that someone else is looking for.
OBITUARIES
Orrin F. Smith Orrin F. Smith, 53, of 107 Benton street, Syracuse, died Monday, March 11, at 10:40 a.m. in the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne. He had been ill since February 22. . Mr. Smith was born March 13, 1914, at Winona, Minn., the son of Henry D. and Helen G. (Rogers) Smith. He was married in 1947 to Geraldine Brouwer at Huntington. He had been employed for 30 years by the P. and H. Supply Company and for the past two years at The Weatherhead Company. He moved to Syracuse 21 years ago from Fort Wayne. Mr. Smith was a member of the Saint de Pomes Catholic church. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Jay Brouwer, Syracuse, Gregory Smith, at home, Robert Smith, Notre Dame university, Souter Bend; two daughters, Bonnie Lou Brouwer, Chicago and Susan Smith, at home; his mother, Mrs. Helen Ruppert, Winter Park, Fla.; one brother, Robert Smith, Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Harris funeral home Wednesday and until 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Martin de Porras church. Rev. Eugene Zimmerman will officiate and burial will be in the Syracuse cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Roy Giant Funeral services were conducted this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2:30 in* a Warsaw funeral home for Roy Giant, 83, of r 4 Warsaw, father of Mrs. Russell (Marguerite) Ruple of Leesburg. Mr. Giant died of complications at 10:50 a.m. Monday in the Goshen hospital where he had been a patient since March 1. He had been in failing health for the past three months. Mr. Giant was born at West Milton, Ohio, August 17, 1884, the son of Samuel P. and Margaret (Mott) Giant. He was married at Warsaw to Alma Long on March 23, 1904, and she survives. He was a retired farmer and a 75-year resident of Kosciusko county. Surviving in addition to the widow and Leesburg daughter are two sons, Harold Giant of Northfield, N. J., and Samuel Giant of r 4 Warsaw; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Rev. Clyde Landrum officiated at the services and interment was in the Leesburg cemetery. Mrs. Rhoda M. Summy Services were conducted at 1 p. m. Saturday in the Brethren Home at Flora for Mrs. Rhoda M. Summy, 92, formerly of Leesburg, who died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Brethren Home at Flora. She had resided the past two years in the home. Mrs. Summy was bom in Kosciusko county on February 1, 1876, the daughter of William A. and Kathryn Weaver. She married John Summy December 29, 1903, and he preceded her in death November 7, 1936. She was a member of the former Leesburg Church of God. Surviving are one son, Raymond of Ashland, Ohio;' a stepson, Irvin Summy of Bourbon; three granddaughters; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Stump of Elkhart; two brothers, Otto Weaver of Glasgow, Mont., and Jesse Weaver of California; and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Clarence Kindley officiated at the services. Graveside serv-
ices and burial were in the Leesburg cemetery at 4 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Blanche Huffman Mrs. Blanche Myrtle Huffman, 83, of Leesburg, died unexpectedly at 11:45 p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, where she was recovering from a hip fracture. A lifetime resident of the Lees- < burg-Oswego area, Mrs. Huffman was bom April 17, 1884, the daughter of Simon and Isabell (Nixon) Mack. In 1910 she was united in marriage to Leßoy Huffman, who preceded her in death in 1947. She was a member of the Leesburg Methodist church. Surviving are two sons, Wallace and Morris Huffman, both of Leesburg; a daughter, Mrs. Lester (E---laine) Vandermark of Warsaw; six grandchildren; and one brother, William Mack of Miller’s Merry Manor. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. , ; Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Leesburg Methodist church. Rev. David P. Gosser, pastor of the church, officiated, and burial was in the Leesburg cemetery. Guy E. Nolan Guy E. Nolan, 77, of Elkhart, father of William Nolan of Lake Wawasee, died Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Mi'. Nolan was a grocer for a number of years, selling his store in 1948. He served as Osolo township assessor, retiring in 1965. He was married in 1913 to Geneva Troup, who died in 1948. He was married to Grace Cullip July 1, 1950.. She survives with three sons, William, Ben of Elkhart, and Patrick of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; two great-grand-children; three sisters, including Miss Bessie Nolan of Elkhart; and three brothers, all from out of the state. Mr. Nolan was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist church and the Kane lodge, F. and A. M. Services were held Tuesday at Elkhart. There was a Masonic memorial service Monday evening in the funeral home. Burial was in the Rice cemetery. American. Legion Birthday Party March 16 The American Legion of Syracuse will hold its annual birthday party sponsored by the auxiliary on March 16 at 6 p.m. with a carry-in supper. Meat and rolls will be furnished. Special guests and speakers will be second district commander Mike Koslaski of Chesterton, first vice,commander and membership chairman of the second district Wendel Sommers of Lafayette and vice commander of the second district Jack Bullers of Warsaw. Veterans of World War I will be honored. Area Women’s Meeting In Milford Tuesday The ladies of the Milford Christian church will host an area women’s meeting Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30. Ladies of the Columbia City, Ligonier, Warsaw, Etna Green and Plymouth churches have been invited. A special program will be presented by the “King’s Witness Quartet”. • \ ’
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